You will hear a man telling a group of students about a trip to the theatre. Listen and fill in the missing information in the numbered space. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS / NUMBERS for each answer.
TRIP TO STAUNTON THEATER
Meet at 6.00 p.m. at the of the school.
The name of the play is
Get a copy of the play from the
Each theatre ticket will cost
After the theatre have ice cream and coffee.
On the return journey, the coach will stop at the and then the school.
You will hear part of a radio programme in which a woman called Sylvia Short is interviewed about her job. Listen and answer the questions.
What was her job after being promoted?
After the factory closed last month, many employees found themselves out of ______ and struggling to pay their bills.
The teacher insisted that every student _____ the assignment on time.
Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, but some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, write "correct". If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word.
There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).
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| 00 | People lived very differently in the past. Before electricity was most | most |
| 0 | common, most families relied on candles and fires for light. They also | correct |
| 1 | have cooked their food on wood or coal fires, which could be difficult to | |
| 2 | control. Many homes did not have a running water, so people used wells or | |
| 3 | rivers where to get water for drinking and washing. In the countryside, | |
| 4 | children often helped their parents with farming and took care of animals. | |
| 5 | They usually worked very hard and had little in free time. Schools were | |
| 6 | not always near, and some children who could not attend school every day | |
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because they had to help at home. Life was simpler in some ways, but it |
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| 8 | was also the more dangerous. Without modern medicine, illnesses could | |
| 9 | easily become serious. Many people were died young, and families | |
| 10 | sometimes they lost many children. Still people found ways to enjoy their lives. |
Complete the text by changing the form of the word in capitals.
When the famous explorer, Columbus claimed Florida for Spain in 1492, he had never (LAY) eyes on it. The area's most important early (VISIT) thus set a pattern that has continued for centuries. There is a general belief amongst people, apparently quite unconnected with whether or not they've been there (THEY), that Florida is a good place to go.
In fact, it is almost (POSSIBLE) not to enjoy yourself in Florida today, given the wonderful selection of facilities available to tourists. Some of the world's most popular tourist attractions are located in the state whose (SAND) beaches welcome 40 million people each year.
Fill in the blank with suitable particles to complete the sentences.
1. Have you made your mind where to go for your summer holiday?
2. Using your cell phone while driving is the law.
3. I can't account the disappearance of the pictures; they were all there yesterday.
4. They succeeded escaping the burning house.
5. His plan does not offer a remedy the problem.
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
TWEENBOTS
Imagine the busy streets of New York City, an enormous place with millions of people. Every day, the streets are congested with people going about their daily lives. Now imagine a small robot in the middle of all of those people rolling down a busy sidewalk. Most people would not even notice the ten-inch smiling robot, called a Tweenbot, rolling along the street. This strange machine may interest some people, while others would ignore it completely. A researcher interested in studying how helpful people really are uses such robots in her experiments that take place on the streets of New York.
The Tweenbots experiment is the idea and creation of Kacie Kinzer. Kinzer’s idea was to make a robot that could navigate the city and reach its destination only if it was aided by pedestrians. Tweenbots rely on the kindness of warm-hearted strangers. Made simply of cardboard, wheels, and a device to turn the wheels, the Tweenbots face many dangers on the city streets. They could be run over by cars or smashed by careless kids. Kinzer thought her little robots might even be seen as some kind of terrorist device. The only real protection a Tweenbot has is its friendly smile. In addition to that, each of Kinzer’s robots is fitted with a flag that displays instructions for the robot’s destination. The only way these robots will reach their final point is if someone lends them a hand. Tweenbots are essentially a social experiment aimed at providing people a chance to show how caring they are.
On a daily basis, people in New York City are often in a hurry to get around. However, the Tweenbots, through their inability to look after themselves, took people out of their normal routines. The people who noticed the helpless little robots were actually interested in helping the Tweenbots find their way home. Tweenbots move at a constant speed and can only go in a straight line. If one was to get stuck, or was going in the wrong direction, it would be up to strangers to free it or turn it in the right direction. Surprisingly, no Tweenbot was lost or damaged, and each one arrived at its target in good condition. In fact, most people treated the robot in a gentle manner, and some even treated it as though it were a small living being.
Even if you were in a rush to go somewhere, would you stop and help a Tweenbot successfully reach its destination?
Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
Staying on trend is an iconic symbol for many people, and by understanding this, clothes are no longer designed for sustainable use. This paves the way for the development of fast fashion. Fast fashion refers to fashionable clothes that copy the latest styles from catwalks and are sold at a low price. These copycat versions are mass-produced to meet consumers' appetites for up-to-the-minute styles, especially youngsters. However, such growth comes at a cost, as it has led to both environmental and social consequences.
According to the UN Environment Program (UNEP), the fashion industry is the second-largest water consumer, requiring 2,700 litres of water to produce a plain T-shirt and 6,800 litres of water for a pair of jeans. Such depletion of non-renewable resources undoubtedly contributes to the clean water crisis in different parts of the world. It is also responsible for about 10% of carbon emissions which is more than the amount of aviation and maritime shipping pollution combined. From manufacturing to delivery, the entire process releases 1.2 billion tonnes of CO₂ into the environment every year.
Besides environmental impacts, certain social consequences need to be taken into account. Workers in third countries, such as Bangladesh, are required to work up to 14 hours a day to meet order requirements from fashion companies. This situation has not only posed serious health risks to employees but has also exposed the exploitation of human labour. Moreover, workers have also faced unfair wages for their actual performance, as most brands want to maximise their profit. With such low payments, employees are unable to cover daily expenses such as housing or childcare.
The only way to tackle this issue is by shifting customers' shopping behaviours. Individuals should prioritise needs over desires for clothes ownership and try to extend the life cycle of clothes by selling old clothes and buying second-hand items.
The word "It" in paragraph 2 refers to _____.
Read and do the following tasks.
UNIVERSITY SIX MONTHS ON
A. It only seems like yesterday that I left home but it’s already been six months. How time flies! Since I came here, I have not only learned a lot about Britain’s culture, but also made a lot of friends from all over the world. Even more importantly, my experience here has inspired me a lot and positively changed some of my perspectives. My studies have been going really well and I love my new course. Fitting in has been a major issue because my culture, food and background are completely different from everyone else. Still, I love these differences because it means that I have so much to learn.
B. I really enjoy the intellectual atmosphere here as I can freely express my own views. I have always been taught to accept all information taught in textbooks, and the teacher was always right, there was no room for arguments or disagreements. I just had to accept and memorise facts. However, at the university, lecturers have a role in the development of my own thoughts and ideas. In fact, arguing and debating with tutors is encouraged to promote independent thinking. My professor always encourages us to challenge his views or traditional thinking in class – students in Britain are encouraged to think critically.
C. As a former journalist, I am amazed at the degree of independence and freedom that the media enjoys here in Britain. It is very easy to read or hear different points of view from the media. In such a relaxed atmosphere, I volunteered to be a student representative at the Students’ Union, participating actively in student union meetings and raising various issues concerning students. I also sent an e-mail to the Head of the Business School, suggesting a better way of running our course, and the Head has promised to reply. Now, I have learned not only to be more confident to talk about my views but also to be more open to consider different opinions.
D. Now I would also like to tell you about my busy social life outside my studies. I am now teaching children in the city, although I am not being paid for this work. With my help, not only are their language and writing skills improving but also their bonds to Japanese culture are strengthened. Also, I often help the elderly people of Bristol. I helped them arrange a party and invited a group of local primary school children to join.
E. Besides academic studies at university, there are numerous extra-curricular activities that I have participated in. This made me realise that as a student, the United Kingdom has much to offer. Although I am very busy, I have still managed to visit a lot of British cities even though the weather is colder here than the inside of a fridge. I find that Britain has a great sense of history and culture, which is in its own way as rich and varied as my country's.
The passage has five paragraphs A-E. Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below. Write the correct number i-viii in boxes 1-5.
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List of headings i. style of education ii. voluntary work iii. finding accommodation iv. getting involved at university v. leisure time vi. nightlife vii. adapting to a different culture viii. taking part in sports |
Paragraph A:
Paragraph B:
Paragraph C:
Paragraph D:
Paragraph E:
Does the following statement agree with the information given in the text?
Living abroad has changed the writer’s opinions in a good way.
Does the following statement agree with the information given in the text?
Tutors in this country like students to follow traditional thinking.
Does the following statement agree with the information given in the text?
It is very easy to become a student representative.
Does the following statement agree with the information given in the text?
The writer does a lot of things when she is not studying.
Does the following statement agree with the information given in the text?
The writer thinks that the UK is less historically interesting than her own country.
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
"You did an excellent job securing the highest score," the principal told him.
=> The principal congratulated ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Bill finds it difficult to stay focused when he studies in a noisy environment.
=> Bill has ............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
Without her encouragement, I wouldn't have had the confidence to start my own business.
=> If she ...........
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
I had just finished writing the final paragraph of my report when the power went out.
=> Hardly ...............
Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning to the first.
It was careless of the team to overlook the safety procedures during the construction project.
=> The team shouldn't ...............
Complete the second sentence with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
Don't bother asking her for help when she is clearly too busy. (POINT)
=> There is her for help when she's clearly too busy.
Complete the second sentence with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
The students paid little attention to what the teacher was saying. (NOTICE)
=> The students didn't what the teacher was saying.
Complete the second sentence with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
The doctor advised the patients to reduce their screen time. (DOWN)
=> The doctor advised the patients to their screen time.
Complete the second sentence with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
He regrets not submitting his application before the official deadline. (ONLY)
=> his application before the official deadline.
Complete the second sentence with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS so that it has the same meaning to the first, using the word given. Do NOT change the word given.
She always tries to be optimistic about the future despite setbacks. (BRIGHT)
=> She always tries to despite setbacks.
Write about the following topic.
Nowadays more and more teenagers spend more time on social media than on other activities. What are the causes and what can be done to solve this?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. You should write at least 250 words.