Section 1 Listen to 10 short conversations. For questions 1-10, choose the best answer (A, B or C). You will hear each conversation TWICE. You now have 2 minutes to read the questions. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. A difficult course Going to the cinema 4. Itseems that 6. From what you hear, it seems that ‘A. Sally has taken the philosophy course ‘A. Timmy does not go to the cinema in the past. often. B. Ben has dropped a philosophy course B, anew children’s film is on this recently. weekend. C. Sally thinks Ben should be patient and C. Sharon will take care of two children keep trying. this weekend. ‘A good cause Abirthday gift 2. Which of the following describes Anna's 7. After talking to Eric, Julie sister? ‘A. will ask for suggestions. A. talented B. changes her mind. B. generous C. wants to give her niece cash. C. lazy A documentary A surprise visit 8. Both Rita and Theo think that the film 3. What is FALSE according to what you they saw was hear? A. not very interesting. ‘A. Tina's aunt lives far from her. B, not really a documentary. B, Tina was proud of the state of her flat C. not based on scientific facts. C. Tina's flat was unusually messy. Buying a painting Buying a car 9. Kenny seems to 4, What is TRUE according to what you hear? ‘A. agree with Elizabeth's idea. ‘A. Henry does not think Aria should get a B. think modem art is complicated. used car. C. know a lot about art. B. Aria's husband would prefer she get a car from an expert. Camp counsellor C. Aria wants to pay as little as possible 40. What does Zoe admire about Tom's for a car. camp counsellor? A. his discipline Anew diet B. his patience 5. From the conversation, we can infer that C. his memory ‘A. the online comments were not authentic. B, Brad will probably go on this protein diet. C. Haley is a very trusting person. Practice Test 6Practice Test 6 Section 2 LEVEL €2 Usten to 3 longer conversations. For questions 11-20, choose the best answer (A, B or C). %u will hear each conversation TWICE. You now have 2 minutes to read the questions. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. Working at an art gallery +1. What is FALSE about Sally according to what you hear? A. She herself is an artist. B. She is learning a lot in her job. C. She is disappointed with her job. 42. Sally finds that some artists are A. not very talented. B. over-sensitive. C. easy to deal with 43, Bill thinks it’s positive that Sally will A. change her style of painting, B. be given an opportunity. C. still be working in a few months. Volunteering 14, What is TRUE according to what you hear? A. Paula asks David to help her with something. B. David is too busy to help out this weekend. C. Special skills are required in order to volunteer. 15. David isn’t worried about A. cooking, B. cleaning. C. serving. 16. Paula says that volunteering may help David A. feel better about himself. B. get a job more easily. C. understand the community better. A forest fire iz 19. 20. From what you hear, you understand that A. Jackie has not heard about the fire in England. B, the fire in Wales has been extinguished. C. Daryl wishes he were a firefighter. According to Daryl, ‘A. many areas have been evacuated by the government. B. there is no real danger at the moment. C. some people have evacuated their homes Daryl believes that most fires are started A. on purpose. B. mysteriously. C. by mistake. In the fire that Jackie describes, A. many people were killed. B, the weather helped the situation. C. the firefighters arrived quickly.Section 3 Listen to an extract from a radio talk about senior citizens in modern society. For questions 21-25, choose the best answer (A, B or C), You will hear the extract TWICE, You now have 1 minute to look at the questions. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. 21. What is TRUE according to what you hear? ‘A. People’s health is deteriorating. B. The elderly have higher standards of living. C. People living longer has caused problems. 22. People nowadays are judged largely by A. how big their families are. B. what they look like. C. how much knowledge they have. 23. One reason why the elderly are not valued is because they ‘A. have not worked very hard. B. become less capable with age. C. have many children and grandchildren. 24. According to the speaker, the elderly can be a valuable resource since they A. can help take care of children. B. still make a lot of money. C. are another breed of person. 25. The speaker's opinion of the elderly is A. positive. B. sceptical. C. uncertain. Now turn to Writing, Section 1, Task 1. Open your Writing Booklet and listen to the instructions. You have 1 minute to open your Writing Booklet. A8 Practice Test 6Practice Test 6 AAfataL ate) mV] =| Bers Section 1 Task 1 “sten to the extract from the radio talk again. USE the space provided in the Writing Booklet to “eke notes. You can use the information from the recording and the notes you have taken to write an Essay about senior citizens in modern society. ‘Write your Essay in the Writing Booklet, Task 1. ‘Your notes will not be marked. Take notes for the following information or snything else you wish. Write your notes in the Writing Booklet. Difficulties seniors face > do not work > not seen as attractive > seen as a burden > live off pensions Why seniors are valuable > have contributed to the economy > raised their children > can help with grandchildren > could hold other positions| Section 1 | You must do Task 1. Write your Essay on the following topic in the space provided in the Writing Booklet. You can use ! the notes you have taken. You may add any other relevant information you wish. Write your Essay in 200-250 words. | What are the difficulties that senior citizens face in the modern world, and in what ways could they be considered valuable members of our society? Support your views. 106 Practice Test 6Section 2 ose ONE of the following Writing Tasks. Use the points given below each Task. Su may add your own points if you wish. 2 your Task in the space provided in the Writing Booklet in 250-300 words. Task 2 It seems that nowadays students have less and less free time. In your opinion, why is this so and what are the consequences? Support your views. Why students have less free time Consequences of less free time + extra lessons and learning foreign + do not develop real friendships languages © feel stressed + school work is harder miss out on the fun of being a youth © extra-curricular activities OR Task 3 Most people love travelling and have taken trips to foreign countries. In your opinion, what are the advantages and disadvantages of global tourism? Support your views. Advantages of global tourism Disadvantages of global tourism * broadens people's horizons ‘© causes air pollution helps international relationships © destroys areas of natural beauty creates employment corrupts local cultures oR Task 4 Fewer people are watching television nowadays, as they prefer to watch their favourite videos online. In your opinion, which is preferable: television or online videos? Support your views. Television Online videos programmes are chosen for you © ability to choose what to watch © safe content for children + wider variety «important industry with many employees» no commercials LRN WEE”Reading and Use Section 1 Read the text below about Diseases Trapped in Ice and then answer the questions that follow. For questions 1-9, choose the best answer (A, B or C). Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. Diseases Trapped in Ice Diseases have always been a part of human history, with some of them kiling thousands of people and others, like the bubonic plague, threatening the very existence of our species, peop ies which suffer from contagious diseases are also hard hit economically. Luckily, we Fave managed to either tame or even eradicate most of ther, sometimes with antibiotics and saecinos, bat mostly, by getting accustomed to them. Over the centuries, humans develop ae ctance to illnesses, or they get sick and die. In this evolutionary battle of the survival of the Frese Geases are Kept in check. Those who are vulnerable die out, lesving those with natural ettlunce to earry on. However, this does not apply when foreign bacteria are introduced to populations who ate unaccustomed to them. This became tragically clear with indigenous populations of North and South America who died in their millions from sicknesses as simple as, influenza that Europeans brought over to them. But now, there is a new threat that we may not be able to deal with: melting permafrost. an reheat which covers 25% of the earth's surface, is found mostly at the North and South Poles Iris a combination of rocks, soil and water which has been completely frozen into 8 permanent state ~-that is, until recently. Because of rising temperatures, permatrost is beginning Ee thaw. Scientists are watching melting permafrost with trepidation, aware that it contains deadly microbes which have been dormant for ages. Its thawing could release millions of lethal microorganisms that might have devastating consequences. Ithas been speculated that becteria could survive in permafrost for millions of years, coming fo Iie with a fury should the permafrost thaw. Temperatures in the Arctic Circle are actually rising three times a6 quickly as in the rest of the planet, exposing deeper layers of ground that have bees froven since the last ice age. The implications are terrifying, as human beings would be exposed 10 viruses to which they have absolutely no natural resistance. Bodies of people who Gio of plaques, the Spanish flu, and other recent illnesses would be the first to thaw, releasing the viruses into the general population. Although all ofthis may sound lke science fiction, scientists can ancl have revived bacteria as old ang milion years. Recently, with the melting of Siberian permafrost, the anthrax-infected carcass OFS raindeer thawed, resulting in the death of thousands of reindeer. Some humans were also thfected, and 2 12-year-old child died as a result. —___being a small incident, its implications aeernuch wider, especially as we may eventually be dealing with viruses from our Neanderthal ancestors, many populations of which are believed to have been wiped out by cisease 108 Practice Test 6Which of the following is not a consequence of disease? A. potentially killing all humans B. reducing populations C. improving a country’s economy What is TRUE about resistance to disease? A. Its built up gradually B. Indigenous populations did not need it. C. Itleads to more deaths. ‘What can be inferred about influenza? ‘A. itis not normally a fatal disease. B. It was responsible for the deaths of many Europeans. C. It was the deadliest disease in history. What is FALSE about permafrost? A. It is found largely at the Poles. B, It cannot melt. C. It consists of three main elements, What does the word “trepidation’ mean in the 2" paragraph? A. wonder B, hope C. fear The thawing of permafrost could lead to A. frozen bacteria being revived. B, faster rising temperatures. C. new diseases being created. Modern people would be vulnerable to diseases buried in permafrost because ‘A. there are so many of them. B. they are not accustomed to them. C. they have become very common nowadays. In the last paragraph, it seems that the writer believes that ‘A. bacteria cannot really survive very long B. the threat of dormant diseases is real. C. anthrax may threaten human existence. Which of the following can fill in the blank in the last paragraph? A. Instead of B. In view of C. In spite of LRN SREB 0410 Reading and Use Section 2 Read the following passages about Digital Technology. For questions 10-20, choose the best answer (A, B or C). Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. Passage A Digital Technology Can digital technology help the poor? Digital technology in the twenty-first century has brought about improvements to virtually every aspect of our lives. According to many, one of the greatest benefits is that it is improving the position Of the poor. To begin with, digital technology opens up almost unlimited avenues of education to people who, in the past, would never dream of having any. Assuming they can have access to a computer and Internet connection, they can learn @ great deal about practically any subject, sign up for online classes, and download digital books. In addition, employment opportunities have increased, as people can now occupy positions regardless of location. It is also possible to rise from rags to riches, as money- making ideas are no longer the exclusive domain of the rich. To top it off, automation improves the quality of life, as mundane jobs can be taken over by robots and machines, leaving humans free time to pursue more interesting endeavours. ‘Another change that can be attributed to digital technology which benefits the poor is the ease of social connectivity. Regardless of class or wealth, people are connected to each other at all times through social media. This allows communication with people constraints of distance or time. The ease of communication has especially benefited people in areas experiencing difficulty, such as war or natural disaster, since it enables them to share their situation and needs with the rest of the world and receive assistance more readily, as it is easier to establish trust in direct contact. Thus, it is obvious that advances in digital technology are advantageous to society because the benefits are distributed across all social classes, offering great potential to narrow the gap between the rich and poor. 1. 2: 13. Practice Test 6 Because of digital technology, educational opportunities are A. more expensive. B. less reali C. more extensive. According to the 1* paragraph, one of the benefits of digital technology is that ‘A. poor people can also become very wealthy. 8, wealthy people can find jobs more easily. C. people are moving to other countries to work. Which of the following can best complete the gap in the 2 paragraph? A. notwithstanding B because of C. through What is FALSE according to the 2 paragraph? A. People in warzones may benefit from digital technology. B. Digital technology lets people of all classes communicate. C. People are less willing to believe others because of social media.Practice Test 6 The digital divide Although theoretically the benefits of digital technology should be reaped by everyone regardless of class or income, this is simply not proving to be true. Once again, it seems the rich are getting richer and the poor poorer, despite the seemingly democratic nature of technological advance. Teke automation, for example. As artificial intelligence and technology take over the mundane jobs, humans are supposed to be left with more time to enjoy their lives and spend fewer hours working, Sadly, this is not the case for everyone, as people in demanding positions are now required to work longer and longer work weeks. However, itis the manual workers who are bearing the brunt of the situation, as they are being pushed out by automation and finding themselves unemployed, On an individual level, people without the means to keep up with the latest gadgets are left behind in the digital revolution. The latest smartphones, televisions and so fon are not built to last and, despite being more affordable, need constant upgrading or replacement. This puts people who earn 2 low income at a disadvantage, as they are unable to keep buying new technology. Study after study has proven that the lower your salary, the less access to the Internet you have, so the fewer benefits of technological advances you enjoy. In conclusion, in order for the advantages of digital technology to be enjoyed across the board by all classes and members of society, intervention and laws must be put in place to help elevate the position of the poorer members of society. Otherwise, they will be left behind. 14, According to the 1st paragraph, digital technology A. is bringing improvements to everyone's life. - B. is wrongly seen as benefiting everyone equally, C. is making wealthy people poorer. 18. According to the text, automation ‘A. can make many jobs more boring. B. results in some workers losing their jobs. C. causes manual workers to work longer hours, 16. Which of the following can best replace the phrase ‘bearing the brunt of” in the 24 paragraph? A. understanding less about 8. complaining more about C. suffering most due to 17. Which of the following best expresses the author's opinion about modern gadgets? A They do not last long. B. They should be government controlled. C. They are more expensive. Questions 18-20 refer to BOTH passages. 18, The idea that poorer people cannot keep up with technology is mentioned in A. Passage A. B. Passage B. C. both passages. 19. The two authors see the difference between the rich and poor ‘A. in different ways. B. as increasing C. as unimportant. 20. The use of the word ‘mundane’ in both passages denotes that both writers, A. emphasise the disadvantages of automation. B. are suspicious of the effects of automation. C. acknowledge a positive impact of automation. LRN WER| Reading and Use | Section 3 | For questions 21-40, choose the best answer (A, B or C). | Mark your answers on the separate Answer sheet. 24. No one has arrived for the meeting so we cancel it. A. might as well B. would rather C. should be better off to 22. The music____ too loud, they decided not to go into the restaurant. A. having B. was C. being 23. The psychology professor was known for giving lectures. A. eye-opened B. eye-opening C. eye-openingly 24, Does anyone know how ___ able to get out of the house? A. was the cat B, the cat was C. did the cat be 25. It seems that, A. at the end . they regretted their decision to leave. 26. It appears ___ 2 misunderstanding between the two parties, so a lawyer was required. A. there was B. tobe C. that it has been 27. Most employees would sooner the management change the vacation policy. A. didn't B. wouldn't C. not to ES31. 32, 33, 34. 35. So exhausted that they didn’t bother to set up their tents before they went to sleep. A. hikers they were 8. the hikers were C. were the hikers It’s hard to ____ such a reputation as his. A. live up to B. back out of C. hold over hard she tries to be nice to him, they just don't get along. AAs B, Whatever C. However Having had little success with negotiations, the two companies are likely ___. their agreement by midnight. A. to have dissolved B. they are dissolving C. for dissolving Talking on your mobile phone —__ driving is now illegal in most countries. A. since B. while C. during Please hurry! The film _____in five minutes. A. starts B. was to start C. has started They feel __ to you for your valuable assistance. A. debt B. indebted C. debted Itis true that sometimes, —__ you try to impress someone, the less you ultimately do. A. hard though B. as hard C. the harder LRN WEA- Reading and Use 37. 38. 39. 40. He was chosen to lead the city orchestra, ___ was an unexpected turn of events. A. which B. that C. it all of your friends are busy tonight, would you like to come out with us? A. Although B. Seeing that C. Asif Your friend can stay for the party __ he helps clean up afterwards. A. as soon as. B. as long as C. as well as The prisoners are believed ___ through the prison sewage system. A. for having escaped B. they can escape C. to have escaped It is essential the assignment handed in late. A. tobe not B. were not to be C. not be Practice Test 6Section 4 For questions 41-50, read the text below and use ONLY ONE word which best fits to fill in the gaps. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. How to really lose weight With all the information bombarding us about how to lose weight, itis virtually impossible for the average person to know (41) — is right. Should we count calories and avoid fat? What (42) ______ eggs - how many are safe to consume (43) ______ day? In the past, it was believed that (44) that was needed in order to slim down was to reduce calorie consumption. But apparently, (45) weight is a bit more complicated than that. One would be tempted to believe that eating fat makes us fat, just as consuming cholesterol-rich foods must be a sure way to increase cholesterol levels. (46) 7 nutritionists are now saying that this is simply not true. Study after study has confirmed that not ‘eating fat signals to your body that itis (47) ___a state of famine so that it should hold onto any fat stores that (48) ____has. Conversely, consuming fats sends the signal ‘that itis safe to burn fat, since there is no lack of it. The (49) is true of eggs. Experiments show thet people whe consumed two to three eggs on a daily (50) —_____ showed no increase in their cholesterol levels. In fact, many experienced a drop. LRN WERE"