ITU/SFL PROFICIENCY EXAM January 9, 2014

SESSION II

SECTION I – WRITING (20 points)

Write an essay of 250-350 words on ONE of the topics given below. Your essay must have an
introduction with a clear thesis statement, 2 body paragraphs with relevant supporting ideas and a
concluding paragraph. Your ideas should be organized properly.

You may use the ideas listed under each topic, but DO NOT include all the ideas in your essay.

1. What are the main reasons that Turkish high school students perform below average in international
tests on reading, math and science?

 overcrowded classes  quality of teaching

 limited facilities  poorly designed textbooks
 lack of family support for students  students’ attitudes

2. What are the reasons that people still buy handmade goods instead of factory-produced goods?
 to inspire creativity  to protect traditions
 to protect the environment  to get a high-quality product
 to get something unique  to support small businesses

3. Compare and/or contrast the results of making decisions very quickly with the results of making
decisions after careful analysis.
 happiness  financial situation
 relationships  ability to handle emergencies
 success in career  ability to work on a team

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ITU UPP PROFICIENCY EXAM January 9, 2014
SESSION II
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SECTION II – LISTENING (10 x 2 = 20 points)
Answer the questions using your notes from the lecture called Living with Leopards.
1. Which of the following statements is TRUE according to the lecturer?
A) There has been an increase in the number of leopard attacks at the Indian Institute of Technology.
B) 40 leopards regularly visit the campus of the Indian Institute of Technology.
C) 40 leopards live in Sanjay Gandhi National Park, which is near the Indian Institute of Technology.
D) 30 leopards have made their homes in the Indian Institute of Technology.

2. By 1980, the Indian government had ---- sites where wildlife was protected.
A) 15 B) 50 C) 600 D) 650

3. The penalty for killing a leopard in India includes ----.

A) one year in prison B) two years in prison C) a $500-dollar fine D) a $5000-dollar fine

4. Leopards are attracted to sugarcane fields because ----.

A) the fields are an ideal place for hunting C) the fields are far away from villages
B) the fields are a safe place for their young D) leopards can eat sugarcane plants

5. Which of the following statements about sugarcane production in India is TRUE?

A) Sugarcane has become less profitable.
B) India is the world’s largest sugarcane producer.
C) Sugarcane production in India is increasing.
D) Many farmers in India think growing sugarcane is too difficult.

6. In the last 10 years, there were ---- deaths in the Uttarakhand district due to leopard attacks but only
---- deaths in the Maharashtra district.
A) 200 / 72 B) 240 / 72 C) 560 / 200 D) 560 / 240

7. In the last five years, ---- people have died in the Maharashtra district due to leopard attacks.
A) ten B) six C) five D) no

8. In the Uttarakhand district, the local government has tried to prevent leopard attacks by ----.
A) trapping and killing leopards C) killing leopards in densely populated areas
B) moving leopards to new locations D) destroying leopards’ homes near populated areas

9. In order to prevent leopard attacks, people in the Maharashtra district have ----.
A) more secure doors and windows on homes C) built strong shelters for their farm animals
B) brighter street and garden lights D) built secure play areas for their children

10. Another measure that has helped reduce leopard attacks in the Maharashtra district is ----.
A) training people to frighten leopards C) trapping leopards that have attacked humans
B) allowing more hunting of leopards D) improved garbage disposal