PRACTICE 19

PART I: LISTENING ( 15 marks)

I. Listen to the passage and then fill in the blank with ONE WORD ONLY. ( 5pts)
To give you (1) ....................... on just how much violence kids see on TV, consider this: The average
American child will witness 200,000 violent acts on television by age 18. Kids may become (2) .......................
to violence and more aggressive. TV violence sometimes begs for imitation because violence is often
promoted as a fun and (3) ........................... way to get what you want.
Many violent acts are (4) ............................. by the "good guys," whom kids have been taught to admire. Even
though kids are taught by their parents that it's not right to hit, television says it's OK to bite, hit, or kick if
you're the good guy. This can lead to (5) ........................... when kids try to understand the difference between
right and wrong. And the "bad guys" on TV aren't always held responsible or punished for their
(6).................... .
Young kids are particularly frightened by scary and violent images. Simply telling kids that those images
aren't real won't (7) ........................ them, because they can't yet distinguish between fantasy and reality.
Behavior problems, nightmares, and difficulty sleeping may follow (8) .......................... to media violence.
Older kids also can be frightened by violent images, whether they appear on (9) ............................ shows, the
news, or reality-based shows. Reasoning with kids this age will help them, so it's important to provide
(10) ............................... and honest information to help ease fears. However, consider not letting your kids
view programs that they may find frightening.
II. Complete the notes below. ( 5pts)
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
NOTES – Chirstmas Dinner

Example Answer
Number to book for 45
Date of dinner: (1 )…............
Choices for venue:
First choice RAJDOOT Tel. number: (2 )…............
Second choice (3 )…............ Tel. number: 777192
Third choice London Arms Tel. number: (4 )…............
Price per person: £12
Restaurant must have (5)………………………… and a non- smoking section.

III. Choose the correct letter, A,B, C or D .(5pts)

1. When are the experimental areas closed to the public?
A. all the year round B. almost all the year C. a short time every year D. every year
2. How can you move around the park?
A. by train, walking or bicycle B. by bus, solar and walking
C. by solar or bicycle D. by bicycle, walking or bus
3. The rare breed animals kept in the park include
A. hens and horses B. goats and cows C. goats and hens D. horses and goats
4. What is the main purpose of having the Rare Breeds Section?
A. to save unusual animals B. to keep a variety of breedsC. to educate the publicD. to protect the public
5. What can you see in the park at the present time?
A. the animals of wild birds B. fruit tree blossom C. a demonstration of fishing D. a variety of breeds
PART II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the word that best fits the space in each sentence(5 pts)
1. It's no ........................... asking him for anything seeing that he's not very responsive to our requests.
a) well b) fine c) need d) good
2. Susan has taken .............................. to Peter's remarks about her appearance.
a) annoyance b) exception c) irritation d) nerve
3. The terrorists were asked whether they.............................. guilty to the wrongdoing.
a) pleaded b) confirmed c) stated d) admitted
4. Many countries have ……..compulsory military service.

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a) aborted b) absconded c) abolished d) abstracted
5. Media reports on the outcome of military intervention often …….the true facts.
a) divert b) detract c) depose d) distort
6. He gave her a mischievous ……as she handed him his order.
a)peer b) peep c) wink d) blink
7. Despite their initial objections, we soon …..them all playing football together.
a) made b) had c) organized d) persuaded
8. We may win, we may lose – it’s just the …..of the draw!
a) strike b) odds c) chance d) luck
9. Due to the computer malfunction all our data was lost. So unhappily, we had to begin all the calculations
from .............................. .
a) onset b) source c) original d) scratch
10. The ......................... of the project has been suspended because of the inadequate financing.
a) implementation b) establishment c) installation d) exploration
II. Find the mistakes in the following passage.(5 pts)
A great majority of adults in the industrial world – in fact, about 90 per cent – will be married some time in
their lives. Of those who do not, some may choose to remain single, but others will have no choice. An
alarming number who marry will divorce, but this is because marriage itself has lost its attraction – instead
people give up particular relationships and try back. For example, of four out of ten American marriages that
possibly end up divorce, 80 per cent are preludes to further unions. Every society has its own definition of
what a perfect marriage it should be. In the Western world, it seems that a husband and wife have a perfect
marriage if they love each other, have no other sex partner, display trust, loyalty and intimacy, confide in each
other, show mutual respect, are willing to listen to their partner’s concern and agree on their children’s up-
bringing. However, from time to time the balance of social expectations shifts. For example, a study carried
out in 1986 showed that 74 per cent of American couples rating ‘equality in the relationship’ an important
component of marriage. We can be fair sure that their great-grandparents (and particularly their great-
grandfathers) did not place the same value in this.
III. Fill in the blanks with suitable particles and prepositions ( 5 pts)
1. Please, take this money as a token of my great gratitude ……………... ... saying my life.
2. Bob, don't be cruel and stop mocking .................... the way Lucy pronounces French words.
3. Tell the children to stop fooling around or I'll lose my patience ................. them.
4. If you had informed us ................... advance that you wouldn't be giving any seminar we wouldn't have
gone to the trouble of making all the necessary arrangements.
5. Why don't you send a message ....................... return of post? It will be delivered more quickly, then.
6. The tanker had already been …………………... sea for two weeks when it struck the iceberg.
7. She said she had great faith ..................... us. I think we'll have to do our best not to let her down.
8. Never before have I been more reliant …………....... my parents than during the long stay in hospital.
9. Their situation was critical. They had no map, their water supplies were running low and they had no food
to subsist .........
10. The mechanic was ........... great pains to repair the engine, but in the end, he advised me to buy a new one.
IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (5pts.)
The development of the sport of skateboarding can be traced backed to the early 1890s, when children in
California first used wooden boards to “surf”the streets. During the 1950s, the popularity of the sport
increased and manufacturers began producing the first factory-made boards. By the 1960s, the sport had
gained an ( 1. impress) …………………..following, not just in the USA, but ( 2. world)………………….
However, by 1965, concerns about ( 3. safe)………………. resulted in regulations being introduced to ban
skateboarding in most public places in the USA. This ( 4. effect)…………………. killed the sport there for
the next decade.
Companies that had been making a fortune selling skateboards suddenly faced huge (5. lose)……………..
and many went out of business. Over the next eight years a few ( 6. enthusiasm) …………………
continued practising the sport but, although they tried hard to raise its profile, they were ( 7. success)
…………………. in their efforts.
Then in 1973, some technological breakthroughs revolutionised the sport. The invention of new materials
meant that manufaturers could ( 8. strong) …………………….the boards but at the same time make them
lighter and more manoeurable. Such ( 9. improve) ………………….aslo made the boards less dangerous and (
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10. press) ………………….from an increasing number of users led to the installation of speacial skaeboarding
parks. Despite the various setbacks it has suffered over the years, the sport is now stronger than ever.
V. Read the text below and fill each blank with one suitable word. (5pts)
It would be interesting to know what (1) ________ people write to the Lonely Hearts columns of
magazines. To reveal your most intimate problem to a faceless individual in an editorial office (2) ________
spring from the same instinct that moves travellers to (3)________ stories of their lives to complete strangers.
This is all very well for the chances are you never meet this fellow travellers again and, (4) ________, he
probably doesn't listen very attentively, being most likely only waiting his opportunity to top your problems
with more dramatic ones of his (5) ________ . But to see someone's problem in black and (6) ________ for all
and sundry to read with its attendant answer or hope and encouragement or sometimes a gentle rebuke from
'Aunt Louisa' or 'Mary Wise', suggests a feeling of desperation (7) ________ awful to be imagined. In (8)
________ tragic simplicity, such letters reveal the inner loneliness while (9) ________ of us live in the busy
and overcrowded world (10) ________ us.
PART III. READING
I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. ( 10pts)
Here is a wonderful opportunity at a (1) ________ cost to visit the truly remarkable island of Cuba. We
have (2) ________ rooms at some of the finest hotels for periods of 7 and 14 nights. You may (3) ________
your time between relaxing and exploring this beautiful country by taking advantage of our extensive
excursion programme.
The (4) ________ of such a small country is amazing and, as it is set in the warm waters of Caribbean, it is
(5) ________ to have one of the most pleasant climates in the world. Cuba, being so small, is not only an ideal
country to tour, but it's also a place where visitors can relax and (6) ________ in exotic surroundings. Not only
has nature (7) ________ Cuba with magnificent coast and some fine sandy beaches, but there are also
extensive (8) ________ near them. Most beaches are close to important sites such as international parks with
their (9) ________ wildlife, flora and fauna .
Because the south of the island is blessed with being the driest region in the country most hotels are
situated here. Rain is however (10) ________ in the north from December to July.
1. A. cheap B. moderate C. bargain D. small
2. A. reserved B. registered C. required D. retained
3. A. divide B. pass C. extend D. part
4. A. division B. diversity C. diversion D. divergence
5. A. suggested. B. hoped C. reputed D. credited
6. A. unwind B. uncoil C. unburden D. unroll
7. A. enhanced B. endowed C. endured D. enlightened
8. A. facilities B. activities C. pursuits D. sports
9. A. huge B. abundant C. great D. many
10. A. unusual B. interminable C. inevitable D. unfortunate
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer ( 10pts).
The Digital Divide
Information technology is influencing the way many of us live and work today. We use the Internet to look
and apply for jobs, shop, conduct research, make airline reservations, and explore areas of interest. We use e-
mail and the Internet to communicate instantaneously with friends and business associates around the world.
Computers are commonplace in homes and the workplace.
Although the number of Internet users is growing exponentially each year, most of the world’s
population does not have access to computers or the Internet. Only 6 percent of the population in developing
countries are connected to telephones. Although more than 94 percent of U.S. households have a telephone,
only 42 percent have personal computers at home and 26 percent have Internet access. The lack of what most
of us would consider a basic communications necessity – the telephone – does not occur just in developing
nations. On some Native American reservations only 60 percent of the residents have a telephone. The move
to wireless connections may eliminate the need for telephone lines, but it does not remove the barrier to
equipment costs.
Who has Internet access? Fifty percent of the children in urban households with an income over $75,000
have Internet access, compared with 2 percent of the children in low-income, rural households. Nearly half of
college-educated people have Internet access, compared to 6 percent of those with only some high school
education. Forty percent of households with two parents have access; 15 percent of female, single-parent
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households do. Thirty percent of white households, 11 percent of black households, and 13 percent of
Hispanic households have access. Teens and children are the two fastest-growing segments of Internet users.
The digital divide between the populations who have access to the Internet and information technology tools is
based on income, race, education, household type, and geographic location. Only 16 percent of the rural poor,
rural and central city minorities, young householders, and single parent female households are connected..
Another problem that exacerbates these disparities is that African-Americans, Hispanics, and Native
Americans hold few of the jobs in information technology. Women hold about 20 percent of these jobs and are
receiving fewer than 30 percent of the computer science degrees. The result is that women and members of the
most oppressed ethnic groups are not eligible for the jobs with the highest salaries at graduation. Baccalaureate
candidates with degrees in computer science were offered the highest salaries of all new college graduates in
1998 at $44,949.
Do similar disparities exist in schools? More than 90 percent of all schools in the country are wired with at
least one Internet connection. The number of classrooms with Internet connections differs by the income level
of students. Using the percentage of students who are eligible for free lunches at a school to determine income
level, we see that nearly twice as many of the schools with more affluent students have wired classrooms as
those with high concentrations of low-income students.
Access to computers and the Internet will be important in reducing disparities between groups. It will
require greater equality across diverse groups whose members develop knowledge and skills in computer and
information technologies. If computers and the Internet are to be used to promote equality, they will have to
become accessible to populations that cannot currently afford the equipment which needs to be updated every
three years or so. However, access alone is not enough. Students will have to be interacting with the
technology in authentic settings. As technology becomes a tool for learning in almost all courses taken by
students, it will be seen as a means to an end rather than an end in itself. If it is used in culturally relevant
ways, all students can benefit from its power.
1. Why does the author mention the telephone in paragraph 2?
A. To demonstrate that even technology like the telephone is not available to all
B. To argue that basic telephone service is a first step to using the Internet
C. To contrast the absence of telephone usage with that of Internet usage
D. To describe the development of communications from telephone to Internet
2. Which of the sentences below best expresses the information in the statement “Although the
number ............. or the Internet.” in the paragraph 2?
A. Most of the people in the world use the Internet now because the number of computers has been
increasing every year.
B. The number of people who use computers and the Internet is increasing every year, but most people in
the world still do not have connections.
C. The number of computers that can make the Internet available to most of the people in the world is not
increasing fast enough.
D. The Internet is available to most of the people in the world, even though they don't have their own
computer terminals.
3. The word “eliminate” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. accept B. dispute C. define D. remove
4. Based on information in paragraph 3, which of the following best explains the term "digital divide?"
A. The number of Internet users in developing nations
B. The disparity in the opportunity to use the Internet
C. Differences in socioeconomic levels among Internet users
D. Segments of the population with Internet access
5. Why does the author give details about the percentages of Internet users in paragraph 3?
A. To prove that there are differences in opportunities among social groups
B. To argue for more Internet connections at all levels of society
C. To suggest that improvements in Internet access are beginning to take place
D. To explain why many people have Internet connections now
6. According to paragraph 3, which of the following households would be least likely to have access to the
Internet?
A. A household with one parent B. A black household
C. A Hispanic household D. A household with both parents
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7. The word “those” in the passage refers to
A. classrooms B. students C. schools D. concentrations
8. According to paragraph 4, why are fewer women and minorities employed in the field of computer
technology?
A. They are not admitted to the degree programs. B. They do not possess the educational qualifications.
C. They do not have an interest in technology. D. They prefer training for jobs with higher salaries.
9. The word “concentrations” in the passage is closest in meaning to
A. protections B. numbers C. confidence D. support
10. What can be inferred from paragraph 6 about Internet access?
A. Better computers need to be designed. B. Schools should provide newer computers for students.
C. The cost of replacing equipment is a problem. D. Technology will be more helpful in three years.
III. Read the passage and do the task that follows
Is it any wonder that there are teacher shortages? Daily, the press carries reports of schools going on
four-day weeks simply because they cannot recruit enough teachers. But why? There is no straightforward
answer. For a start, fewer students are entering teacher-training courses when they leave school. But can you
blame young people after the attack faced by the teaching profession in the UK over the last decade? The
attack has been on several fronts. Government inspectors have been feeding the media a constant stream of
negative information about the teaching establishments in this country. Teachers also come in for a lot of
criticism from politicians. And the government wonders why there are problems in schools.
The government's obvious lack of respect for the teaching profession was recently revealed by one of
the most powerful people in government when she referred to schools as 'bog standard comprehensives'.
Hardly the sort of comment to inspire parents or careers advisers seeking to direct young people's future.
Would you want to spend your working life in a dead-end profession? The government doesn't seem to want
you to either.
On the administrative side, most teachers are weighed down by an increasing flow of bureaucracy.
Cynicism would have me believe that this stops teachers from fomenting dissent as they are worn out by
useless administrative exercises. Most teachers must then also be cynics!
Teacher-attacking has spread to youngsters in schools as the recent catalogue of physical attacks on
teachers will testify. If grown-ups have no respect for the teaching profession, young people can hardly be
expected to think any differently. The circle is then squared when competent teachers being driven out of the
profession by the increased pressure and stress; fewer students are applying for teacher-training courses.
In the educational field, there is surprisingly constant tension between the educational theorists and
government officials on the one hand, who would like to see teachers marching in unison to some greater
Utopian abstraction and, on the other, practising teachers. Any experienced classroom practitioner knows that
the series of initiatives on teaching and learning that successive governments have tried to foist on schools and
colleges do not work.
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage
3.1 In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet, write ( 5pts)
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
1 The government is right to be surprised that there are problems in schools.
2 Teachers are too weighed down by administrative duties to stir up trouble.
3 Politicians are not as dangerous as educational theorists, who know even less than the former about
educational theory.
4 Any experienced classroom practitioner knows that the initiatives on teaching and learning that governments
have tried to impose on schools do not work.
5 The government's attitude with regard to teachers is of great interest to the general public.
3.2 Complete the summary below of Reading Passage. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.(3pts)
Is it surprising that there is a shortage of teachers? Schools do not have enough teachers, but what are the
reasons for this? To begin with, fewer students are going into 1 .................... after finishing school. But this is
not young people's fault. The 2 .................... has been under constant attack over the last ten years. The
government's lack of respect for the profession is obvious. Moreover, administratively, the flow of
bureaucracy is increasing. Even pupils in schools have no respect for those who teach them, as a recent

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3. .................... series of assaults on teachers shows. The growing strain and stress means that, as well as fewer
applications for teacher-training courses, teachers who have experience and are competent are also being
driven out.
III. Choose from the list (A - J) the best phrase to fill each gap. Use the correct phrase once only. There are
more answers than you need. (7 pts)
GETTING TO SLEEP
If you suffer from insomnia, there are several natural remedies (1) ......... the next day. Start with essential
oils, which work either via skin absorption or by diffusion in the lungs when you inhale them. A combination
of lavender and geranium oil is highly recommended (2) ....... after travelling.
If you have an aversion to aromatherapy, why not try listening to soothing sounds? The right kind of sound
can help you drop off (3) ........ to a sleep-ready state. Playing relaxing music or sounds from the natural world
can facilitate the transition from alert, wakeful state to sleep mode.
Another solution is to sleep with a hop pillow under your head. The hop plant, (4) .... for its use in beer,
provides the stuffing for an aromatic pillow, (5) ...... for centuries.
Perhaps (6) ........ at the moment is the use of flower essence. It was native Australians who originally
discovered the different healing properties of certain flowers, and nowadays many people combat
sleeplessness (7) .......... .
A. by slowing down you bodily processes
B. by using blends of flower essences
C. which makes you fall asleep
D. which won't leave you feeling terrible
E. by raising your heart rate
F. although better known
G. the most popular sleep therapy
H. whose calming qualities have been known
I. which has incredible holistic value
J. for help with getting to sleep
PART IV. Writing
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it. (5pts)
1. Someone has suggested the resignation of the minister.
- It ......................................................................................................................................
2. John's rudeness to Mrs Brown was quite inexcusable.
- There is ..................................................................................................................
3. I'm tired of telling you to wipe your feet on the mat when you come in.
- How many more times ……………………………………………?
4. Has Peter made up his mind what he is going to do when he leaves university?
- Has Peter come ........................................................................................................?
5. I gave myself no concern about whether he will come to power or not.
- It makes no difference …………………………………………………………….….
II. Use the given word to write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
Don’t change the form of the given word.( 5pts)
1. Many customs restrictions within the EC have been abolished. AWAY
- ……………………………………………………………………………….
2. I know I can convince Dave that I'm right about this matter. BRING
- ……………………………………………………………………………….
3. I can't stand that dreadful noise any longer . ENOUGH
- ………………………………………………….
4. He was not given details of the company’s new plans. WITHHELD
- ……………………………………………………………………….
5. When I started work, I was so inexperienced that I couldn’t send a fax. CLUE
- ………………………………………………………………………………

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 SUGGESTED ANSWERS
PART I: LISTENING ( 15 marks)
I. Listen to the passage and then fill in the blank with ONE WORD ONLY. ( 5pts)

1. perspective
2. desensitized

3. effective

4. perpetrated

5. confusion

6. actions

7. console

8. exposure

9. fictional

10. reassuring

II. Complete the notes below. ( 5pts)

1. 21 December
2. not known
3. Park View (hotel)
4. 208657
5. vegetarian food

III. Choose the correct letter, A,B, C or D .(5pts)

1. C 2. A 3. C 4. B 5. C
PART II: GRAMMAR AND VOCABULARY
I. Choose the word that best fits the space in each sentence(5 pts)
1. d 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. d 6. c 7. b 8. d 9. d 10 a
II. Find the mistakes in the following passage.(5 pts)
1. industrial -> industrialised 2. some time -> at some time
3. is -> is not 4. back -> again 5. four -> the four 6. divorce -> in divorce
7. sex -> sexual 8. rating -> rate 9. fair -> fairly 10. in -> on
III. Fill in the blanks with suitable particles and prepositions ( 5 pts)
1. for 2. at 3. with 4. in 5. by
6. at 7. in 8. on 9. on 10. at
IV. Give the correct form of the words in brackets. (5p.)
1. impressive 2. worldwide 3. safety 4. effectively 5. loses 6. enthusiasts 7. unsuccessful 8. strengthen 9.
improvements 10. pressure
V. Read the text below and fill each blank with one suitable word. (5p)
1. makes 2. must/may 3. confide 4. besides/moreover/furthermore
5. own 6. white 7. too 8. their 9. many/all 10. around

PART III. READING

I. Read the following passage and decide which option A, B, C or D best fits each space. ( 10pts)
1. D. small 2. A. reserved 3. A. divide
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7. B. endowed 8. A. facilities 9. B. abundant 10. C. inevitable
II. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer. ( 10 pts)
1. A. 2. B. 3. D 4. B. 5. A. 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. B 10. C

3.1 In boxes 1-5 on your answer sheet, write

1. N 2. NG 3. Y 4. Y 5. NG

3.2 Complete the summary below of Reading Passage. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.
1. teacher- training 2. profession of teaching 3. series of assaults
III. Choose from the list (A - J) the best phrase to fill each gap. Use the correct phrase once only. There
are more answers than you need. (7 pts)
1. D 2. J 3. A 4. F 5. H 6. G 7. B
PART IV. Writing
I. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the sentence
printed before it.
1. It has been suggested that the minister should resign.
2. There is no excuse for John's rudeness to Mrs Brown.
being rude
3. How many more times do I have to tell you to wipe your feet on the mat when you come in?
4. Has Peter come to any decision about what he is going to do when he leaves university.
5. It makes no difference to me whether he comes to power or not.
II. Use the given word to write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence.
Don’t change the form of the given word.
1. Many customs restrictions within EC have been done away with.
2. I know I can bring Dave round to my way of thinking on this matter.
3. I have had enough of that dreadful noise.
4. Details of the company’s new plans were withheld from him
5. I didn’t have any clue about how to send a fax when I started work.
III. Essay writing
Some people argue that there is no point in preserving old buildings when land is so valuable in our cities.
Others believe that old buildings are an important part of our heritage and should be preserved. Discuss both
views and give your opinion. (You should write about 250 words)