Test 5

I/ Listening P8-T1
Section 1. You will hear an interview with a man called Tim Jones.
1. what does Tim enjoy most about his job? A. sorting out all the details B. getting to know the
musicians.
C. listening to lots of good music.
2. Young musicians who want to do the course A. need to fill in an online form.
B. have to perform to a very high level C. must be able to speak English very well.
3. Tim says that the teachers on the course A. usually enjoys themselves
B. are always complaining C. are extremely well-paid.
4. Tim likes to hold the course in a place which A. is specially designed for musicians.
B. is convenient for public transport C. is a long way from a big city.
5. What does Tim say about musical instruments? A. students cannot bring expensive ones.
B. Students sometimes lose their C. Students keep them in a special place.
6. What does Tim say about the concert tour after the course? A. it has to make a lot of money
B. it needs to be carefully planned C. it’s difficult to sell tickets.
Section 2. You will hear an announcement about a train trip through a desert.
Desert Train Trip
The time the trip takes is (1)……………………………….
In the past, Oldsville had an important (2) ………………. industry.
Passengers can see pretty (3) ……………….. close to the train.
There are some attractive ……………….(4) to see under an old bridge.
In a small store on the train, (5) …………….. are on sale.
Today, refreshments will be for sale in a (6) ………………….. instead of from a machine.
Section 3. https://www.examenglish.com/PET/pet_listening_part4.htm
Look at the six questions for this part. You will hear a man called Steve and a woman called Caroline
talking about summer jobs. Decide if each sentence is correct (T) or incorrect (F).
1 Steve hasn’t arranged any work for the summer yet.
2 Caroline’s work will allow her to have free time during the day.
3 Caroline’s work will be located in a city.
4 Caroline found out about the job on the internet.
5 Caroline says that work at music festivals is badly paid.
6 Caroline does not have to pay for her accommodation.
II/ Reading
Choose the best word(s) to fill in each blank in the following passage.
SHOPLIFTING
Last year, losses from shops through shoplifting and theft by staff amounted to over £1 billion.
There are many (1) ____for shopkeepers themselves to reduce shoplifting. As with all types of crime,
prevention is better than (2) ____. The best deterrent is the (3)____of staff properly trained in how to
identify potential shoplifters. There are also many security (4) ____now available. Video camera
surveillance is a popular system, even with quite small retailers. In clothes shops, magnetic tag
marking systems that set off an alarm have proved their (5) ____However, there are many (6)
____measures that retailers should consider. Better lighting and ceiling-hung mirrors can help staff
to (7) ____ all parts of the display area. Similarly, simply arranging shelves and display units to allow
clear (8)____of vision is a good deterrent.
Another problem for retailers is the (9) ____ of stolen credit cards to buy goods and services.
Many retailers avoid this by always checking the (10)____of a card used for purchase. Electronic
systems are now available to (11) ____up the procedure.
Most companies keep a petty (12)____ box for small expenses. They are a popular (13) ____ for
thieves. It is not enough to have a box that locks. A thief can steal it and then open it at leisure. Lock
it in a drawer as well. Telephones typewriters, word processors, and computers are also vulnerable
because they are (14) ____. Property marking is a good deterrent and helps the police return stolen
goods if they are (15) _____ And remember that in many businesses information is valuable to
competitors and should be protected.
1 A opportunities B schemes C ideas D occasions
2 A remedy B loss C cure D convicting
3 A knowledge B presence C number D. importance
4 A devices B methods C tricks D machines
5 A reliability B worth C valuation D identity
6 A better B easier C simpler D bigger
7 A notice B watch C control D regard
8 A fields B areas C systems D angles
9 A employment B application C technique D use
10 A honesty B forgery C validity D value
11 A speed B check C take D key
12 A money B bank C saving D cash
13 A robbery B target C aim D object
14 A portable B expensive C stolen D attractive
15 A reported B known C reveal D traced
Part 2 a. : Supply each blank with one suitable word
Scientists have been constantly warning us that the earth is turning 1.  some kind of gigantic
greenhouse and in the future there 2.  be a rise in temperatures everywhere. But other scientists
disagree. They say that certain 
3.  of the earth are not 4.   to get warmer but are going to 5.   cooler. Global cooling
over parts of Europe 6.   probably be greater 7.  global warming.
The reason is simple: clouds. Warmer temperatures will 8.   more water evaporate and 9.   
will lead to more clouds. These clouds will shade the earth 10.   the sun, leading to cooler
temperatures 11.   the day. Ecologists, however, insist that global warming will continue, in
12.   of increased cloudiness - and it 13.    not going to be a good thing.
2b.
Many tourists who visit Central America find (1)______ surprising to learn that the Mayas still live
there. Although it is true that their ancient civilization came to an end when their country was
(2)______ over by the Spanish conquistadors, the Mayan people carried (3)______ living in the area.
Today there are an estimated 1.2 million Mayas (4)______ live in southern Mexico, and many other
areas of Central America states have large Mayan populations as (5)______.
Many of their stories and art forms have remained unchanged over time, and today, women weave
clothing and carpets that have signs and symbols that are the same as those found in ancient temples.
The different patterns and symbols on these brightly colored (6)______ not only look attractive but
can also communicate important information such as marital (7)______.
Even though the majority of the Mayas are now Catholics, many of the festivals that they (8)_______
part in are a mixture of the old rituals that their ancestors used to practice and more modern Christian
elements. It was perhaps the Mayas' ability to (9)_______ and change that made it possible for them
to survive to the (10)______ day.
Part 3:. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer (15p)
The ruined temples of Angkor are perhaps one of the most impressive Seven Wonders of the
World. Located in modern day Cambodia near Lake Tonle Sap, the largest freshwater lake in Asia,
Angkor was the seat of power for the Khmer Empire from the ninth to the most impressive ones in the
world, rivaling the pyramids of Giza in Egypt. Why this mighty civilization died out is a question that
archeologists are now only beginning to ponder. The answer, it turns out, maybe linked with the
availability of freshwater.
One possible explanation for the downfall of the Khmer Empire has to do with the inhabitants’
irrigation system. The temple and palaces of Angkor were constructed around a series of artificial
reservoirs and canals which were annually flooded to capacity by the Mekong River. Once filled,
they were used to irrigate the surrounding rice patties and farmland during the course of the year.
Farmers were completely dependent upon the water for their crucial rice crop. Without consistent
irrigation, the farmers would have been unable to maintain functional crop production.
Scientists speculate that toward the end of the Khmer Empire the hydraulic systems of the
reservoirs and canals broke down. The construction of hundreds of sandstone temples and palaces
required an enormous amount of physical labor. In addition, as the capital of the Khmer Empire,
Angkor contained upwards of one hundred thousand people who resided in and around Angkor. In
order to feed so many people, the local farmers were driven to grow food quicker and more
efficiently. After centuries of continual use, the irrigation system was pushed beyond its capacity. Soil
erosion, nutrient depletion, and the loss of water led to a decrease in the food supply. With less food
available, the people of Angkor slowly began to migrate to other parts of Cambodia thus leaving the
marvelous city of Angkor to be swallowed by the jungle. Therefore, it is speculated that the Khmer
Empire may have fallen victim to its own decrepit infrastructures.
1. What is the passage mainly about?
A. A possible explanation for the decline of a civilization.
B. Modern-day agricultural procedures in Cambodia.
C. The essential role water plays in farming.
D. Religious temples of the ancient Khmer Empire.
2. What does the passage preceding most likely discuss?
A. Architecture of ancient Asian civilization.
B. The form of government practiced by the Khmer Empire.
C. Religious practices of the people of Angkor.
D. The other six wonders of the world.
3. According to the passage, Lake Tonle Sap in Cambodia ______.
A. is an enormous fresh body of water in Asia
B. is one of the Seven Wonders of the World
C. was unable to supply enough fish for the people of Angkor
D. became polluted due to a population explosion
4. The word ‘seat’ is closest in meaning to ______.
A. battle B. chief C. location D. summit
5. Why does the author mention the hydraulic systems of the reservoirs?
A. They supplied irrigation from the Indian Ocean.
B. They were destroyed by nearby warrior tribes.
C. They became non-functional due to overuse.
D. They helped transport the sandstones for constructing temples.
6. The word ‘reservoirs’ could best be replaced by ______.
A. dams B. lakes C. rivers D. wells
7. The word ‘they’ refers to ______.
A. reservoirs and canals B. temples and places
C. rice patties D. farmland
8. It can be inferred from the passage that the inhabitants of the Khmer Empire ______.
A. depended upon rice as their main source of food
B. lost their food source due to excess rainfall
C. were intentionally starved by the farmers
D. supplemented their diets with meat hunted in the nearby jungles
9. All of the following are mentioned as events that can affect food supply EXCEPT ______.
A. reduction of nutrients B. loss of water supply
C. erosion of soil D. contamination of soil
10. The word ‘decrepit’ is closest in meaning to ______.
A. beneficial B. incomplete C. disorganized D. deteriorated
C. Writing
Section 1.
Summarize in your own words, the advantages and disadvantages of owning a television. Your
account should not be more than 120 words.
With the invention of televisions, many forms of entertainment have been replaced. Lively programs
like television serials and world news have removed from us the need to read books or papers, listen
to radios, or even watch movies. In fact, during the 1970s, when televisions were first introduced,
cinema theatres suffered great losses as many people chose to stay in the comforts of their homes to
watch their favorite programs.
Indeed, the television brings the world into our house. Hence, by staying at home and pressing some
buttons world happenings are immediately presented before us. Children nowadays develop faster in
language, owing to their early exposure to television programs. At such tender age, it would be
difficult for them to read books or papers. Thus, television programs are a good source of learning for
them. Furthermore, pronunciations by the newscasters, actors, or actresses are usually standardized,
hence young children watching these programs will learn the 'right' pronunciations too. Owning a
television is also extremely beneficial to working parents who are usually too busy or tired to take
their kids out for entertainment. Surrounded by the comforts of their home, the family can have a
chance to get together and watch their favorite television programs.
Of course, we should not be too carried away by the advantages of television and overlook its
negative points. Watching television programs takes away our need to read. Why bother to read the
papers when we can hear them from the television news reports? Why read books when exciting
movies are screened? The lack of reading is unhealthy especially for younger children as they will
grow up only with the ability to speak but not write. I have a neighbor whose six-year-old child can
say complete sentences like "I like cats," but when told to write out the sentence, is unable to do so.
Not only are the writing skills of children affected, but their thinking capacities are also handicapped.
Television programs remove the need to think. The stories, ideas, and facts are woven in the way
television planners wanted. Exposure to such opinions and the lack of thinking opportunities will
hinder the children's analyzing ability.
Despite the disadvantages of watching television programs, personally, I think that choosing the
'middle path', which is to do selective television viewing and not overindulging in the habit should be
the best solution to reconcile both the merits and demerits of owning a television.
Task 2. Writing on this essay.
Some schools are very strict about their school uniforms and the appearance of their pupils, while
other schools have a very relaxed dress code. What are the advantages and disadvantages of children
having a school uniform?