TEST 6

II. LEXICO-GRAMMAR
Part 1. Mark the letter A, B, C, or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the
following questions.
1. She took up so many hobbies when she retired that she had hardly any time ............
A. on her hands B. in hand C. at her hand D. at hand
2. Although the Moon appears………, it reflects on average only 7 percent of the light that falls on it.
A. bright to the eye B. brightly to the eye
C. bright in the eye D. brightly in the eye
3. The thought of living in another country has never _______ my mind.
A. crossed B. entered C. occurred to D. come
4. He has been unable to find a job ..... with his ability as an accountant.
A. appropriate B. suitable C. requisite D. commensurate
5. They came to inspect the house ......... buying it.
A. in the event of B. with reference to C. with a view to D. on account of
6. Local people are concerned about pollution from ………oil wells.
A. maritime B. sea-going C. off-shore D. coastline
7. My father ______ when he found out that I'd damaged the car.
A. hit the roof B. brought the house down
C. made my blood boil D. saw pink elephants
8. ______ dinner will be served.
A. In three quarter of an hour time B. In three quarters of an hour time
C In three quarters of an hour’s time D. In three quarter’s of an hour’s time
9. It's very late and I have a busy day tomorrow. If you don't mind, I think I'll ______ now.
A. turn in B. black out C. lay off D. sleep on
10. The size of the pop-star’s personal fortune was the subject of much ______ in the press.
A. doubt B. guessing C. speculation D. wonderment
11. Jeremy’s friends were fond of him ______ because of his generosity.
A. at least B. still less C. even less D. not least
12. We might have to change our plans for the weekend and, ...............we’ll let you know as soon as possible.
A. in case B. if so C. providing D. supposing
13. There should be no discrimination on _______ of sex, race or religion.
A. fields B. places C. areas D. grounds
14. ........ have playing cards been used for card games but also for fortune-telling.
A. Not as much B. Not only C. But also D. Never
15. As with all our plans, money was the main ______ block.
A. falling B. stumbling C. holding D. tripping
16. This man is so arrogant that he is completely ______ to all criticism.
A. impervious B. unaware C. regardless D. unconscious
17. Due to __ media coverage, more people are becoming aware of the number of endangered animals in the
world.
A. important B. wide C. mixed D. higher
18. The authorities have passed laws to _______ the sale of animal parts so that these animals will not be killed
unnecessarily.
A. bleach B. ban C. censor D. banish
19. Well, I’m sorry, that’s all I can offer you. ______.
A. Take it or forget it B. Get it or forget it C. Take it or leave it D. Leave it or take it
20. Some products are spread by word of ______ and not through the television or radio.
A. experience B. mouth C. tradition D. time
Part 2. Find and correct TEN mistakes in the following passage. Write them down & give the correction.
Too many parents have a tough time get clear and accessible information about the public schools at their
communities. That is why President Clinton had announced an initiative requiring all states to produce annual
reports cards that are easily understood by and widely distributing to parents and the public, for each school,
school district and the state as a whole. The report cards will include information to student achievement, teacher
professionally qualifications, class size, school safety and other factors that will help parents judging the overall
performance of the schools. President Clinton’s proposal will help ensure which parents in every state have access
to the information they need to determine the quality of their schools and identity areas in which improvement is
needed.

Part 3. Complete each of the following sentences with a suitable preposition or particle.
1. Let’s run …………..the details of the arrangements just once more.
2. She's totally wild ...................... him.
3. We existed ...................... a diet of rice and very little else.
4. No one expected the government to stand………………….the agreement.
5. Soviet citizens were prohibited ...................... travelling abroad.
6. Hundreds of people turned…… ………….in the rain to see the prince.
7. She is, ...................... reputation, very difficult to please.
8. She was discharged ...................... the police force for bad conduct.
9. He was banned ...................... driving for six months.
10. Firefighters were ...................... the scene immediately.

Part 4. Use the correct form of each of the words given to fill in the blank in each sentence.
1. Barack Obama is the first President of The United States with……. background. RACE
2. She’s family suffered from his ………………….. EXPEND
3. You look rather.................................. are you worried about something? OCCUPY
4. There’s nothing worse than the ........ of being stuck in a traffic jam. FRUSTRATE
5. The government’s........... approach has brought criticism. COMPROMISE
6. After listening to his sad story, the old woman shook her head....... . SYMPATHY
7. Jim is one of the most........... members of the committee. SPEAK
8. Computers are now considered …………..in the business world. DISPENSE
9. Somebody from the audience shouted out, and the speaker was forced to stop in … SENTENCE
10. They never dare to leave their only child ……..for even a moment. ATTEND

Part 5 Supply the correct forms of the words provided

Troubled Waters
There is a swift-moving, (1) (DANGER) _____________current in the Arctic Ocean which flows back and forth
between Moskenesoya and Masken, two of the Logoten Islands off the north-western coast of Norway. It is this
phenomenon which causes the Maelstrom, or Moskenstraumen in Norwegian, which has destroyed
(2)______________ (NUMBER) small ships.
The Maelstrom is a whirlpool, a mass of water which spins round rapidly in a (3)_____________ (CIRCLE)
motion and which is formed by rocks and tides that oppose the current. It is 5 miles (8 km) wide and alternates in
flow between the open sea to the west and Vestfjorden to the east, its current attaining a velocity of 7 miles (11
km) an hour as the tides change.
Strong local winds add to the hazard of a sea-crossing here, blowing against the current between high and low
tide, which is when (4)_______________ (TREACHERY) whirlpools are created. It was the French novelist
Jules Verne, in conjunction with the American poet Edgar Allan Poe, who brought the term “maelstrom” into
common parlance, (5) ____________ (EXAGGERATE) it to the (6)_____________ (EXTEND) that it means a
cataclysmic whirlpool (7)______________ (GULF) everything in its path. With the (8)____________ (PASS) of
time, it has come to have a meaning that is (9)______________ (FIGURE) as well as literal, so that now we can
use the expression “maelstrom” to speak of (10)_____________ (CONFLICT) feelings, or emotional turmoil.

III. READING
Part 1
For questions 1-15, read the article below and then decide which answer best fits each space. Indicate your
answer on the separate answer sheet. (15 points )
The exercise begins with an example
Example: C attempts
We really can tell if we are being watched
Stories about how people somehow know when they are being watched have been going around for years.
However, few (0) ..... have been made to investigate the phenomenon scientifically. Now, with the completion of
the largest ever study of the so-called staring effect, there is impressive evidence that this is a recognisable and (1)
..... sixth sense. The study (2) ..... hundreds of children. For the experiments, they sat with their eyes (3) ..... so
they could not see, and with their backs to other children, who were told to either stare at them or look away.
Time and time again the results showed that the children who could not see were able to (4) ..... when they were
being stared at. In a (5) ..... of more than 18,000 trials (6) ..... worldwide, the children (7) ..... sensed when they
were being watched almost 70% of the time. The experiment was repeated with the (8) ..... precaution of putting
the children who were being watched outside the room, (9) ..... from the starers by the windows. This was done
just in case there was some (10) ..... going on with the children telling each other whether they were looking or
not. This (11) ..... the possibility of sounds being (12) ..... between the children. The results, though less
impressive, were more or less the same. Dr Sheldrake, the biologist who designed the study, believes that the
results are (13) ..... enough to find out through further experiments (14) ..... how the staring effect might actually
(15) ......
0 A tries B tests C attempts D aims
1 A genuine B accepted C received D sure
2 A involved B contained C comprised D enclosed
3 A shaded B wrapped C masked D covered
4 A find B notice C tell D reveal
5 A sum B collection C mass D total
6 A worked over B worked through C carried on D carried out
7 A correctly B exactly C thoroughly D perfectly
8 A attached B added C connected D increased
9 A separated B parted C split D divided
10 A pretending B lying C cheating D deceiving
11 A prevented B omitted C evaded D ended
12 A delivered B transported C transmitted D distributed
13 A satisfying B convincing C concluding D persuading
14 A really B carefully C definitely D precisely
15 A come about B be looked at C set out D be held up

PART 2: For questions 1-10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
one word in each gap. (15 points )
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example: 0 when
ART
Art (0)___has___ always been a controversial topic of conversation and is a subject which is sure to raise
many an argument.
 Whether you have a passion (1)_____________ sculpture or are crazy (2)_____________ abstract art, we
have to agree that there is a place for all genres. One of the most controversial artists of our time is the French
performance artist, Orlan. She (3)_____________ a scandal with her first work, “The Kiss of the Artist”, in which
she sold kisses to the audience, and (4)_____________ actually fired from her teaching job as a direct result of
this. Once she got a taste (5)_____________ shocking the public, though, there was no stopping her and she often
found herself in (6)_____________ water following one of her exhibitions.
Abstract art is often not thought of as “proper art” and sometimes it’s hard to tell if a painting is either upside
(7)_____________ or the wrong way (8)_____________. However, art doesn’t always have to be controversial or
cutting edge. Many people take (9)_____________ art as a hobby and a way of relaxing. Self expression is a form
of relaxation and many people believe that once you (10)_____________ it a try, you will never give it up. The
question is, how can you tell if someone really does like your painting or whether they are just telling a little
white lie?

PART 3: For questions 1-10, read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blanks or
answer the questions. (10 points)
The fur fashion industry is in poor health. The campaigns that started in the 1980s have had their effect
and in the US alone the number of fur farms fell by over 50% from 1987 to 1997. In a move that is bound to be a
waste of effort, the fur industry has tried to rebuild by using the slogan "fur is back". However, a loss of profits
and an uncertain future mean that there are far fewer people working in the fur industry today. The number of
manufacturers in the US has fallen from 797 in 1972 to fewer than 200. This trend will continue. We still need to
be careful, though. Many people who would never consider buying fur are doing so without knowing it.
Clothes designers are aware of the bad image fur has with many people. Some of them have taken the
sensible decision not to work with fur. Those that still encourage this cruel trade are forced to find ways to
disguise fur. Coats are often trimmed to make the fur feel like other materials. It's dyed bright orange or powder
blue to hide its origins. Perhaps the most common trick is to use a small amount of fur around the edges of coats,
hoping that the customer won't realize that animals have died to make their clothes.
As the fur farming industry faces problems. so does the fur trapping industry. Governments have been
rather slow to introduce effective laws but the situation is not looking good for fur trappers. The most popular trap
is the leghold trap. Around ninety
countries have banned these traps and over twenty countries, mostly in Africa, have banned trapping
altogether. The use of these shocking devices is falling but there is more that we can do to persuade governments
to act. Letter-writing campaigns can still help. Demonstrations still take place around the world against this evil
trade.
These action do produce results. In Sweden, for example, the government agreed to pass a law saying that
foxes cannot be kept in cages and that all foxes kept for fur must be allowed to dig. The extra cost will mean that
most fur farms in Sweden will go bankrupt. In Switzerland, too, the law makes this old-fashioned industry
impossible. There, all animals must be given enough space to behave naturally. If only more countries would
follow this lead, a lot of suffering would be prevented.
The number of animals suffering around the world for the fur trade has fallen by about twenty-seven
million over the last decade. The people working against the industry can be proud of what they have achieved.
Employment in this area of the economy has fallen to only about 600 workers. Many of them are looking for
other jobs.
Most of them realize that their industry has no future. Some of them have taken the brave decision to leave
because they recognize the cruelty around them.
The increase in sales of furs in the US does not mean that "fur is back". At a time when the rest of the
economy is growing quickly, sales of fur grew by a tiny 1.6% last year. This figure, even if it is correct, is a clear
sign that people are moving away from fur. Thankfully, the industry is dying around the world.
1. The word "alone" in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to _______.
A. lonely B. unhappy C. isolated D. only
2. The number of manufacturers in the US in 1972 outnumbered the present one by _______.
A. more than 200 B. less than 200
C. more or less 600 D. more than 600
3. The writer thinks the fur industry is ____________.
A. never going to recover. B. trying harder than ever.
C becoming more trendy. D. getting more careless.
4. The writer thinks that designers have to _____________
A. make logical choices about their designs. B. fool people if they want to sell fur.
C. use other materials that look like fur. D. use little fur because it's expensive.
5. What is meant by "these shocking devices" in paragraph 3?
A. laws against trapping B. forms of protest
C. leghold traps D. fur trappers
6. The industry will suffer in Sweden because companies will have to _________
A. have more space. B. buy more cages.
C. increase prices. D. keep more foxes.
7. On average, annually no less than ___ animals have been saved in the last decade.
A. 2 million B. 5 million C. 10 million D. 27 million
8. The writer admires people who leave their job when they _________.
A. can no longer survive in the industry B. see that profits are likely to fall
C. are offered other employment D. realize the suffering they cause
9. What is the writer's attitude to the 1.6% growth in the fur industry?
A. It is a worrying statistic. B. It happened too slowly.
C. It may be a lie. D. It shows the need for action.
10. What would be the most suitable title for this extract?
A. Don't Be Fooled by Designers B. A Return to Popularity
C. The Decline in the Fur Trade D. Millions of Animals Are Suffering

PART 4:. For questions 1–10, read the following passage and choose the best option to complete the blanks or
answer the questions. (10 points)
HOW AN ADVERT IS CREATED
You may love them or loathe them, but a lot of work goes into creating the advertisements that we see, hear or read.
Although they may only be 30 seconds long, or a few lines of text and a photo, there has probably been weeks if not
months of work behind the production of the advertisement. But what is the process which leads to the production
of an advertisement? There is no one path that all advertising agencies take, but there are some general ideas which
are common to the vast majority of advertising projects.
First steps
The first stage is when the client contacts the advertising company and submits a brief, which, by definition, is
not that long. It could be that a company wants to launch a new product. Thousands of new products are launched
every year, but very few of them become successful and are still around ten years after their launch. The company
may want to improve its market share. How many different companies are there selling cars, chocolate bars or
computer services? There are only a limited number of customers, so companies are willing to spend a lot of
money on increasing their share of the pie through advertising. The company may simply want to remain the
market leader and realize that advertising may be the key to their success. The company could be a regular client
who was satisfied with an earlier campaign or it could be a new company who has been impressed with other
campaigns you have handled.
Research begins
Once the brief is in the hands of the advertising company, the research can begin which will include an analysis of the
client’s current products and their position in the market place. The company itself is likely to be able to provide that
data, but the advertising agency may need to do further research to measure the perception of the product compared to
the client’s competitors and also the kind of advertising the competition is using.
Then the company will discuss a wide range of factors about the product itself: what are the demographics
(age, sex, education, income levels, etc.) and location of the people who are likely to use the product? It is well
known that some products sell very well in some areas but not in others. Mushy peas, for example, are very
popular in the north of England, but are rarely seen on dinner plates in the south. Seasonality is another factor
which can influence an advertising campaign. You don’t see many adverts for lawn mowers in November, or
adverts for snow clearers in June for obvious reasons. Such factors need to be considered before planning begins.
Now to the plan
Once the basic research is over, it is up to the planning team to decide how the target audience can best be reached in
the most cost-effective way. They may decide on the best pricing structure for the company, perhaps offering the
product at a lower price initially so that people try the products. They need to decide on which media channels will be
used. Is the product something visual, so television is the best medium? Or can the product be advertised using radio
advertising, which is generally much cheaper? Companies will also look at targeting the advertising: if the product is
suitable for travellers, then they may have advertisements in trains and at airports. If the product is likely to sell well to
sportspeople, then a poster campaign in and around sports centres might be the best way.
Another important role for the planning team is to start creating the content that will woo the potential
customers and help the company’s sales skyrocket. The goal of advertisers is to produce a slogan that people
remember and use on a regular basis – promoting brand awareness well outside the original advertisement.
Executing the plan
The creative team will then decide exactly how the message will be presented. Will the visual material used
feature a serious person in a white coat? Will it be a happy, successful looking couple? Maybe an animated
character? They also need to decide whether the message will tell you how good the product is or how good you
will feel when you use the product. Once the advert has been created on paper, it is usually ‘farmed out’ to
outside production companies who will do the actual recording or filming with some people within the agency
tracking the whole process so that the advertisement is produced within a certain timeframe and, very
importantly, as financial penalties could otherwise be involved, within budget.
Following up
Once the advertisements have appeared on TV or in a magazine, the advertising agency follows up to make sure
that the ads were shown when they were supposed to be shown and also to see how effective the campaign was.
Of course, the best measure of success is when your clients return again and again, perhaps with happy tales of
boosting sales volumes, as they are clearly satisfied with your work.
So next time you hear, read or listen to an advertisement, spend a moment or two considering all the work
which went into producing it.
Questions 1–5
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the passage? Write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
1. __________ Many products enter the market, but few of them survive longer than a decade.
2. __________ There are more companies selling computer services than cars.
3. __________ Location of likely customers is one factor that can affect how an
advertising campaign is organised.
4. __________ Radio advertising is much cheaper than advertising through
magazines and newspapers.
5. __________ Advertising agencies usually carry out all the work themselves, from research, planning
and creating the final film, rather than using the expertise of other companies.
Questions 6–10
Complete the following sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text.
Step 1: initial phase A (6)…………………….…. is given to the advertising agency
2: Research: It is necessary to produce (7)…… …. of how the company is doing compared to its competitors.
Age, sex and education of the potential customers are just three of a (8)… . that need to be considered by the company.
3:Pplanning: No company wants to pay too much, so the advertising company must look for a campaign that is
the most (9)…….……..…………. for their client.
People tend to buy products they are familiar with, so brand awareness is a vital part of an advertising strategy.
4: Execution: Some companies are fined if they don’t stay (10)………...……..……. when carrying out a project.
5: Follow-up: Increased sales is just one measure of success for a company. Employee and customer satisfaction are
other important ones.

IV. WRITING (50 points)

PART 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the sentence before it, using the
word given in capital. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between THREE AND
EIGHT WORDS, including the word given. (10 points)
1. Most of the committee voted for the proposal. FAVOUR
The …………………………………………….………… the proposal.
2. Margaret is said to be a very good cook. REPUTATION
Margaret …………………………………………….………… very good cook.
3. John was disappointed not to win the competition. CAME
Not winning the competition ……………………………….………… to John.
4. They should have given us more time to finish the work. INSUFFICIENT
We…………………………………………….………… to finish the work.
5. I imagine it was tough for you to refuse every beggar that asked you for money. TURN
It must…………………….………… every beggar that asked you for money.
6. Pop in for a chat whenever you are in town. HAPPEN
If …………………………………………………….. in town, pop in for a chat.
7. We are on very well with Laura’s parents. TERMS
We …………………………………………….………… Laura’s parents.
8. Dr Sharp wants you to look after his patients while he’s away. CARE
Dr Sharp would like you to ……………………………………. his absence.
9. I was surprised not to see Meg at the party but I later heard she was ill. APPARENTLY
I was surprised that Meg ......................................................................... she was ill.
10. don't mind staying in on a Saturday night if I have good company. AVERSE
I'm ................................................................................ night if I have good company.