Basic Practice Test
Reading (20 points)
1 Read the interview in a fashion magazine and tick (✓) the sentences true (T) or false (F). (10 points)
The Incredible Virgil Abloh
French fashion consultant Marie Bonnet tells us about the life of
Virgil Abloh, the American designer.
In your words, Marie, who was Virgil Abloh?
MB: He was a very creative man. He was born in the US in 1980 to
immigrants from Ghana. Before he entered the world of fashion, he completed
his studies in civil engineering and architecture. Abloh became famous when
he started working at the Italian fashion house Fendi in 2009. There he met
Kanye West.
Tell us more.
MB: Well, in 2011, West asked Abloh to be the artistic director for an album he
was recording with Jay-Z. Then, Abloh created a brand of street clothing
called Off-White. Off-White is best known for its luxurious clothing – and its
very high price tags!
Abloh’s talent was noticed. In 2018, the fashion house Louis Vuitton invited
him to become the artistic director for its line of men’s clothing. Abloh also
designed a collection of everyday objects for the Swedish furniture giant
IKEA! But, when the collection came out in 2019, Abloh had just learned that
he was suffering from cancer.
What was Abloh’s greatest contribution to the world of fashion?
MB: Well, by the time he died in 2021, he had raised over a million dollars to
educate the next generation of black fashion leaders. Virgil Abloh was an
unforgettable designer, but also a man with a beautiful heart!
T F
1. Abloh’s parents were not born in the US. ..... .....
2. Abloh had always planned to be a fashion designer. ..... .....
3. Abloh worked with Kanye West after they had met at Fendi. ..... .....
4. Off-White is a brand of cheap street clothing. ..... .....
5. Abloh had designed a collection for IKEA about two years before he died. ..... .....
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Basic Practice Test
2 Match A to B to form sentences. (10 points)
A B
1. Marie Bonnet works in ..... a. civil engineering and architecture.
2. Abloh studied ..... b. education for future black fashion leaders.
3. Abloh worked with Kanye West on ..... c. the fashion industry.
4. At Louis Vuitton, Abloh worked as ..... d. the artistic director for men’s clothing.
5. Abloh supported ..... e. an album with Jay-Z.
Writing (10 points)
Complete the travel blog post about a good experience.
During my trip to 1. ............................................................................. , I went to a 2. ............................................................................. .
At first, 3. ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ .
After that, 4. ...................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .
In the end, 5..................................................................................................................................................................................................................... .
In my opinion, it was a great experience.
Listening (10 points)
Listen to the interview between Nina and Chris. Then complete the sentences.
1. Some of Chris’ board games are based on ............................................... .
2. Chris owns more than .............................................. board games.
3. The game Star Trek came out in .............................................. .
4. In The Godfather: Corleone’s Empire, the players’ goal is to help the Corleones control other
.............................................. in New York City.
5. Chris recommends playing The Godfather! game, but its .............................................. is high.
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