PRACTICE TEST 4 - WRITING Think about it, write about it! MSU-CELP Test of English Writing Ability Instructions Write as much as you can, as well as you can, in an original composition on one of the two topics below. You have 35 minutes to complete the composition. 1. Consider the differences between growing up as part of a large family and growing up as an only chil What are the advantages and disadvantages a child might have in each case? Which is ultimately better for the child? Be sure to support your answer with reasons, examples and explanations. oR 2, Imagine you are halfway through your university course and your best friend has asked you to take a year off to travel around the world with him / her. What would you do - finish your course or 90 with your friend? Why? Be sure to support your answer with reasons, examples and explanations.Practice Test 4 ~ LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 4 - LISTENING | Listen to this! ] | | | MSU-CELP Test of English Listening Ability Instructions This section has three main parts. Part 1 consists of several short conversations, and Part 2 has longer conversations. Part 3 contains an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. + There are 40 questions on the listening test. For each question, choose the one best answer. + Ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incortec. + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet.re | Practice Test 4 - LISTENING port 1 - Short conversations ch question, you will hear eo * front conversation. Each & wersation hos a short title to a telyou what ts about. Now lo ‘organizing dinner Dovid s going to__. a. order food b. go shopping © prepare dinner Thecommittee 1, Whot does she think of the committee? «. The committee is not flexible. b, ttwas wrong tojoin, © She hasn't decided whether to join. The misplaced jacket 2. Whereis the man's jacket? ©. Heleftit on the bus, b. Hegave it to the woman. © Somewhere in the house. Getting ready 3. Why ore the couple arguing? ©. His shir isnt ironed They ae late for something. © They can't make up their minds. ‘rouble co-worker 4 ‘ihy isthe man concerned about Jone? © She ignored him. She doesn't look well © Shes bothering him, | } Listen to the conversation and choose the letter of the choice that best answers the question, You will not hear the question; you will see it and read it. You will read it quietly to yourself kat Example X, and listen to the following conversation, ‘An unplanned stop 5, What is the woman's problem? ©. She ran out of fuel. b. Her car broke down, . The service station is closed, Home improvements 6. When will the woman get a new rug? ©. When she has the money. b. After she paints the room. c. When she finds one similar to the one in the movie. The leftovers 7. What are the two people discussing? «a. Who will do the dishes. b. The amount of food they waste, . Food that needs to be stored [At the bookstore 8, What Is the man going to do? ‘0. Browse the newest titles online. b. Buy a book online, Request a catalog. ws reece cece a || ns Wt t- Short conversal estion, you will hear nversation. Each has a short title to each a short ow look at xarPle ‘organizing dinner povidis going t0_—- «, order food »b, goshopping ¢. prepare dinner The committee 1, What does she think of the committee? «a, The committee is not flexible. b. Itwas wrong to join. ¢ She hasn't decided whether to join. The misplaced jacket 2 Where is the man's jacket? «. Heleftit on the bus. . Hegave it to the woman. & Somewhere in the house. etting ready Why are the couple arguing? a. His shirt isn't ironed. ». They ore late for something. © They can't make up their minds. ‘oubled co-worker Why's the man concerned about Jane? ©. She ignored him. & ‘She doesn't look well. © She is bothering him. Listen to ‘ is ee You will not hear the question: e choice it ‘ 7 that best answers the question you will see it and read it. You will read it quietly to yourself X, and listen to the following conversation. An unplanned stop ‘5, What is the woman's problem? €, She ran out of fuel b. Her car broke down. c. The service station is closed. Home improvements 6. When will the woman get a new rug? a. When she has the money. bb, After she paints the room. . When she finds one similar to the one in the movi ‘The leftovers 7. What are the two people discussing? a. Who will do the dishes. . The amount of food they waste. <<. Food that needs to be stored ‘At the bookstore 8, Whot is the man going to do? «a, Browse the newest titles online b, Buy a book online. cc. Request catalog. tiPractice Test 4 — LISTENING Part 2- Longer conversations In this section you will hear Seo longer conversations. 5 questions. The birthday present 9. What does the woman suggest as a present? @. a teddy bear b. something practical © anything at all 10. How does the man feel about getting a present for Lary? . frustrated b. insecure &. indifferent 11, Why's Larry unfit? a. He broke his leg skiing, b. He doesn't do work around the house anymore. c. He's not getting enough exercise 12. What does the man suggest about the present? @. She get an exercise bike, b. They share the cost. c. They get the most expensive. Inacab 13. Which word best describes the cab driver? . cynical b. furious . philosophical 14. Why is the woman in @ hurry? a. She overslept. bb. She hos to get to work earlier. . Shes lote for a job interview. 15, What point is the cab driver trying to make? «. Life is short. bb. People are missing out. ¢. Valuable time is spent looking at things. Summer diet 16. How does the man respond when the woman decides they should go on a diet? 1. He agrees at once, b. He is indifferent to the idea . He is against the idea immediately. 176 listening to each conversation, you will read 30 Listen to each conversation cand answer the questions 17. What does the woman mean when she refers tog balanced diet? ‘, Eating less than necessary. I nutrients, c. Adiet some celet 18, What does the woman believe about weight ss) ©, Itisimpossible to achieve your target weight, b. Itshould be gradual. . [twill lead to a cheaper lifestyle. 19. What should the man give up? «, coffee b. cakes . sugar An evening course 20. Why does the man choose to take an evening class? @. The day class doesn't start in fal. b. He has signed up for a day class. . Due to work commitments. 21, What must the man do before taking the computer programming class? @. Take a more advanced class. », Learn the basics of software design. . Buy some computer software. 22. What do we learn about the schedule of the evening class? G. Itis held every Tuesday for 12 weeks. ». Itisheld on Wednesdays from 7 to 9.45 P™ © Itruns for 200 hours in total. What does the man NOT find out at the end of conversation? ©. What to bring for registration. b. Where the class will be held © How he can get to Grant Hall. Zz.Part 3 - Extended discourse in this section you will hear an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. ‘language school presentation 24, What will someone attending the talk NOT be able todo? «. Learn about their philosophy classes. b. Get some light refreshments c. Consult with a language teacher. 25. What does the speaker say is a common trend? a. infants attending language schools b, the wider number of languages taught © the declining standard of children's shows 26. What do studies reveal about young people who speak a foreign language? a. They perform better academically. b. They are less forgetful. c. They find their jobs challenging, 27. What do the experts say about language learners? «@. Teenagers have no noticeable accent. b. They should learn more than one foreign language. ©. Infants pick up « language more easily. 28. What is the benefit of learning a heritage language? @. They get to learn a classical language. b, They can interact with someone they know. tis useful in any reabife situation. Before listening to the passage, you will read questions. 29, 30, 31 32, Practice Test 4 - LISTENING You will listen to the passage twice, and then you will answer a series of questions. What is NOT a characteristic of Spanish? 4. Itis widely spoken in the US. . The spelling system is irregular. . Ithas many similar-sounding words. ‘What does the speaker mean when she says Spanish is "a good stepping stone"? 4. Itmakes traveling the world easier. b, It would be useful when looking for a job. It's an excellent language to start off with. Why do experts recommend children learn Mandarin? a. They can also learn some history. b. Chinese speakers are in demand c. Chinese characters are appealing. What is the main purpose of the talk? «. to promote a language school b. to explain the role of languages . to discuss future career prospects ”Practice Test LISTENING In the staff kitchen 33. Which of the following best describes Karen? ©. She likes playing practical jokes, b. She is normally absent-minded, ©. She loves changing the magazine's format. 34. Why did Tina bake a cake for the editorial department? @. to celebrate the success of the last issue b. tohelp them work under pressure ©. in appreciation of their efforts 35. What does the woman imply about giving them a half-eaten cake? 4. It might be provocative, b. Itmight be scandalous, © It might be embarrassing, 36. The man thinks Lynn couldn't have taken it because she . is out of the office b. was sitting at her desk Never goes in the fridge so late in the moming 178 37. 38. 39, What does the woman say about Alex a. Hes above suspicion b. He doesn't like sugary foods, c. He's a liar, but not a thief. Why do they suspect Neil took the slice of a. He has a shady reputation, . He was the last one seen in the kitchen, c. He had the motive. ‘cake? What is the woman going to do next? ©. Confront Neil. b. Slice the cake. ©. Check the security cameras, What does the woman mean when she says the editorial department ‘will be none the wiser? ©. They're not very clever. b. They won't know who the thief was. © They won't know the difference.Practice Test 4 - GRAMMAR PRACTICE TEST 4 - GRAMMAR [ | | Grammar you can use! | | MSU-CELP Test of English Grammar | | | Instructions «+ This grammar test has 40 questions. » Youhave 25 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the one best answer. «you ore not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored os incorrect. + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet. Example Bobiso good student. He ©. to study b isstudy © studies 4. studying every day. ‘The correct answer is c. You would mark “C" on your answer sheet. 199 DiPractice Test 4 - GRAMMAR a 42. 4B. 45. 46. 200 She'd job. eaoge He was dismissed for stealing company property, which came___ surprise to his colleagues. a. b. « 4 He's__ acquaintance than a friend. |. more of an b. a. ic d, The accountant was charged ___ the theft of go on vacation than look for another as soon prefer much rather 1. much more not a not asa as not any 1. asno more more of amore ‘company funds. a. b. c 4. Most people around here are vacationers, a. b. © 4 | would say that __ staff at that company are about of for with which stay who they stayed stay staying well trained, a b. « 4, almost the whole 9. most of all almost most 47. Itseems lke a good idea, but we could have some problems __ what you suggest. ‘©. for doing b. indoing < wedo d. todo 48, The cost of renovating the apartment could be —— $10,000. 4. that much of b, so much as cas much as d. much more 49. Not once____to help out while she was staying with us. @, she offered b. did she offer c. she was offering d. was she offering 50. ___we go to New York or Chicago, 'm sure we'll have a great time, ‘a. No matter b. Bither © Whether d. Unless 51. ___ten people turned up for the party. ©. Asfewas b. Afew © Sofewas . Fewas 52, ___ your car broke down while driving through the desert, what would you do? @. Provided b. Supposing ©. Aslong as . HFonlyPractice Test 4 - GRAMMAR 53. ____new to the job, he didn’t know how to 60. You can take Helen to the party__ you have her process the payments, home before midnight. @. When being «©. astong b. As being b. ifonly © While being ©. seeing that d. Being d. provided 54, My colleagues were very supportive and__of them offered their congratulations. 4, all but every one b. almost every c. each and every one 4. every single person 61. Iknow___ about computers. @. anything hardly b. nothing hardly © hardly nothing 4d. hardly anything 62, Have these invoices __ to the accounts 55. |passed my driver's test___ everyone's department, please. predictions, ©, to take @. to contrary b. tobe taken b. on the contrary been taken © contrary to d, token d, to the contrary 63, ___her relatively old age, she is still very active 56. Noone is going anywhere __ you tell me who «©. Inspite broke the window. b. Regardless ©, since ©. Despite b. until d. Besides «. aslong as oo ete 64, In my opinion, smartphones are easy __ «. to play games on them 57, What do you say __ shopping tomorrow? b. playing games on them @. togo © to play games on b, to going 4. playing games on © wego d. togoing for 65. He said he would take us to the airport, but in spite of __, Idon't expect he will. 58. I've known Marianna for years ond yet I never @. his say so realized __ bully she can be. ». his saying so a. so that he said Rory d. said so © sucha d. whata 66. Ithink she's busy __ 4. tobe packing 59. We've just received reports of a bomb in the b. to pack building. want ___these people out of here now! ©. pack ©. everyone 4. packing b. every one ©. everyone of d. every one of 201Practice T est 4 - GRAMMAR 67. \don't like wine and my wife doesn't __. a. too b. either © neither 4. not either 68. I'drather__ to watch a movie instead of staying in to watch a DVD. . Thad gone to have gone have gone l. going 2 eos 69. After we made up, she said, "___a lesson for us.” @. Let's this be b. Letitbe Let's have 4. Letit to be 70. She was angry at___a liar. a. been called b. be called having called d. having been called 71. Driving through the thick snow was the worst journey!__. a. did make b. was making © had ever made 4d. would have made 72. ____knowledge, she lives near Central Park. a. In my best b. Inthe best of my c. Tomy best d. To the best of my 73. He is one of the most respected managers in the company; everyone looks __ to him. a. up b. out . down d. forward 202 7A, 75. 76. 71, 78. 78, 80, 'm not __ convinced of his innocence, «. in total b. in brief «. altogether 4, inall ___we admired him for trying, it was obvious thy he wouldn't succeed. a, Much as b. Very much of c. Even much d. Alotas We can either buy him a present for his birthday ___ give him some money. @. nor b. of and d. and also My brother advised ____a fitness test before entering the marathon. a. me b. that! had taken © totake d. metotake Young people these days have no manners _ a. however b, whenever < whatsoever d. forever Matt enjoyed school __, but wishes he had studied a little harder. @. for the most part b. inallthe parts as part 4. inaword Once upon a time _a giant called Gogmagod: . there lived b. lived . lived there di they livedPractice Test 4 - READING PRACTICE TEST 4 - Reading “Read about it! MSU-CELP Test of English Reading Ability Instructions This reading test has four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. + You have 60 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the one best answer. + Ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect. + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet.Practice Test 4 ~ READING nt Reading Passage 1 The following article appeared in your local newspaper. Read the article carefully and answer the questions thy follow. The Real-life Ghostbusters The release of the Ghostbusters remake has again brought the idea of ghost hunting into the public eye. However, while the latest Hollywood production is totally fictional, there are actually thousands of real-life ghost hunting societies around the world. These organizations certainly won't complain if such movies and TV programs spark people's imaginations! ParanormalSocieties.com, a website claiming to be the world's largest directory of paranormal societies, shows that the US. leads the way with over 4,000 American groups listed. In comparison, the site lists 57 such organizations from the UK. and 53 in Canada, while different countries throughout the world have similar figures. So a fair proportion, of ordinary citizens do fear things that go bum the night. Those who run paranormal societies, such as Dead of Night Paranormal Investigations from Maryland, ‘are quick to point out that their activities differ widely from the action-packed adventures you see on the big screen. They do not attempt to capture phantoms with hi-tech weaponry; their stated goal is to make peace with any spirits they encounter. in order to detect « spitit's presence, Dead of Night use video and thermal imaging cameras in an attempt to capture any ghostly movements, These devices are utilized in conjunction with a key piece of equipment known as a "sound box". This hand- sized electronic gadget rapidly scans multiple radio frequencies, and is said to produce energy that spirits can manipulate in order to communicate. No formal qualifications or license are required to become a paranormal investigator, reflecting the official attitude to this activity. In fact, you don't necessarily have to believe in ghosts, but there is a 208 a major catch: most reablife ghost hunters do not charge for their investigative services, meaning they are not professionals and generally have regular day jobs, Apparently, this is because their findings are so open to interpretation that they want to manage customer expectations. Founder of East Coast Research and Investigation of the Paranormal, Spencer Chamberlain, says, "Typically people call us because they want there to be something, and they may not get the answer they want." So by not charging, investigation groups such as Dead of Night and East Coast Research believe they can be as scrupulous and scientific as possible. There ore various ways in which ghost hunters generate income such as organizing public events or visiting places associated with spooky tales or sightings in the local area. Dead of Night charge $15 per person for this, and usually attract groups of 10 or more, although they emphasize that they intend to entertain and educate people about the paranormal. Although paranormal investigation teams often im to help a person or business determine whether ‘ghost is present, they do not attempt to remove the spirit or presence. instead, a “clearing’ (as the removal process is referred to in the trade) is usually performed by mediums, who claim they have the ability to communicate with the dead, and they tend to charge. Despite initial feelings of skepticism about these Groups, the fact is surveys have shown approximately one third of Americans believe in ghosts, so if there's something strange in theit neighborhood, some people are definitely going to call the real-life ghost busters.81 What can be understood by the numbers of paranormal societies in different countries? {@. Most of them are based on American groups. b. They are particularly widespread in the US. . International interest in paranormal investigation has increased. d. These societies are common all over the Western world, 82. What does the writer mean by things that go bump inthe night in paragraph 2? «. loud noises b. ghost stories © ghost hunters 4. unexplained happenings 83 Whatis true about paranormal investigators? «. They were inspired by a Hollywood movie. b, They attempt to establish « peaceful relationship with spirits They rarely find proof of any supernatural octivity. 4. The capturing of ghosts is extremely challenging. 84. What is « sound box meant to do? ©. trap a spirit b. record a ghost’s movements ©. provide a means of communication d. record unexplained heat sources 85. What is implied about the lack of rules required of Paranormal investigators? ©. The government should regulate the business. b. Investigators have very few qualifications. © The government does not take it seriously. 4. Investigators do not make much money. Practice Test 4 - READING 86 What does Spencer Chamberlain say about his investigations? «©. Paying customers demand ghosts be found. b. Findings may not be what the customer is hoping for. c. Locating a ghost would make him famous. d. Scientific methods are rarely effective, 87 Which of the following is closest in meaning to scrupulous in paragraph 5? ‘. meticulous b. efficient honest, d. careful 88 What is said about the commercial activities of Paranormal societies? ©. They are more profitable when people get scared. b. They involve giving tours of supposedly haunted places. c. They have become the most important part of the business. d. They are mostly aimed at scaring the general public. 89 Whats true about the “clearing” of ghosts? 4. Its too expensive for the investigators. b, Itis discouraged by paranormal investigators. . tis cored out by a person with physic powers. 4. Itis rarely requested by customers. 90 What is the writer's tone in this article? ©. supportive b. informative . ironic d. negative 209Practice Test 4 - READING ee Reading Passage 2 th The following essay appeared in the opinion section of your college newspaper. Read the essay caretuly ay, answer the questions that follow. Nuclear Power: Solution or Threat? The planet is facing an uncertain future due to climate change, which has placed our species’ existence in Jeopardy. This highlights the necessity of reducing our dependence on fossil fuels. It has often been claimed that nuclear power plants constitute a viable solution to our world's medium-term energy needs, until the technology required to make renewable energy sources practical enough to power the world is developed, This essay will discuss some of the major advantages and disadvantages of nuclear energy. Nuclear power represents only 15% of the electricity produced worldwide, although in Europe the figure is Over one-fourth, while in France it accounts for four-fifths of electricity production. This is due to the substantial advantages nuclear energy offers. First and foremost, a nuclear reaction releases a massive Gmount of energy compared to hydroelectric plants or wind turbines. The fact that such c large volume of energy is generated from a single nuclear power plant means it presents a feasible way to meet a nation’s Power needs. Secondly, a nuclear power plant has the ability to produce electricity without greenhouse gas emissions, thus making it cleaner than many other forms of energy production while not directly contributing to climate change. Thirdly, a significant feature of nuclear power plants is their continuous output whereas alternative methods of energy production, such as wind and solar, are generally contingent on weather conditions. Finally, the economic benefits of nuclear Power cannot be understated as electricity is produced at a competitive price, which is a pressing issue in an age of economic decline. Understanding the basic functioning of a nuclear plant makes major disadvantages apparent. Nuclear Power is generated using Uranium to achieve nuclear fission, a process which may release a large amount. of energy, but also emit dangerous radiation. Therefore, any accident has the potential to release high levels Of radiation into the atmosphere, resulting in mass casualties and long-term health problems. Such incidents Occurred following the explosion of a reactor at the Chemobyl Nuclear Power Plant in Ukraine, the melting of the core of a reactor at Three-Mile Island in the United States and, most recently, cores at the Fukushima plant in Japan, Clearly, the melting of reactor such events are unlikely to remain in the past. An additional drawback to nuclear power is the issue of radioactive waste management. A plant’s spent fuel is highly radioactive and requires careful storage for many years. A practical ecologically-sound solution to this problem needs to be devised. n addition there ae security issues as reactors produce plutonium which can be used to make weapons, so there the potential forthe proliferation of nuclear weapons, Needless to $0, these weapons are a major threat to the world as they can cause large-scale devastation. On a similer note, nuclear plants may be vulnerable targets for terorsts without improved security, an attack on any focility could have horrific consequences forthe civilian population ofthe region Allin all, the controversy surrounding nuclear energy will not abate in the n ‘arguments from both proponents and opponents ofthis form of energy pro validity of environmental concerns, it appears that nuclear enert production for the foreseeable future. Of course, energy need to be given due importance, vioble green energy sources. ear future, There are compelling duction. Despite the severity and 9y will play o major role in the field of energy Procedures to mitigate the risks associated with nuclear although this should occur in parallel with the development of 21091 What is the most pressing issue facing mankind today? a. a lack of fossil fuels b. the change in our climate ¢. an increase in the extinction of species 4. nuclear accidents 92. What is said about the use of nuclear energy? 4. It’s worldwide use is the some as Europe's bb, Ithas risen considerably in Western Europe. It generates 159 of Europe's power. d. Itis the main energy source in France. 93. What advantage of nuclear poweris stated? «@, the quantity of energy produced b, the low greenhouse gas emissions ©. the competitive cost of setting up a plant. 4. an efficiency similar to renewable sources 94 What generates energy in a nuclear power plant? ©. the nuclear fission reaction b. radiation emissions the heat of Uranium d. the burning of nuclear waste 95 What is implied by the writer about nuclear accidents? a. Another will occur at some point in the future. b. There has not been enough study of past disasters. . Valuable lessons have been learned from. such incidents. 4. They are extremely rare occurrences. Practice Test 4 - READING 96 What is a further long-term concern over nuclear power plants? 4. The lack of recycling of waste. b. Ineffective management of safety checks. c, Used fuel is a major hazard. d. Little money being spent on clean fuel 97 Which of the following is closest in meaning to proliferation in paragraph 3? ©. spread b. value © strength d. popularity 98. Whats said about an attack on a nuclear plant? 4. There will definitely be one soon. b. Itis unlikely due to a lack of security. . Ithas caused great destruction in the past. d. It could be extremely destructive. 99 Whot does the writer conclude about nuclear power? ; «. Its use should be dependent on safety checks. b, Itwill remain a part of energy generation. . Its long-term use will remove ecological problems. d. Its complete replacement by green energy does not have to occur rapidly. antactice Test Na READING Reading Passage 3 You are doing a school history project and find this article on a website. Read the article carefully and ansye, the questions that follow. 212 Black Sea Discovery 's had a shock to the system during an expedition in the Black Sea when they unexpectedly happened upon 41 shipwrecks lying at the bottom of the sea. The unique discovery happened while the research team was scanning the bottom of the seabed off the coast of Bulgaria, using new remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to conduct a study into how water levels rose rapidly in the region after the last ice age. The researchers were endeavoring to answer some highly-debated questions about when the water level rose, how quickly it did so and what effects it had on human populations living around the Bulgarian coost of the Black Sea. Their research mainly involved geophysical surveys to detect former land surfaces which have been buried below the seabed by taking samples and dating them, thus allowing experts to create a paleo-environmental reconstruction of Black Sea prehistory. Principal investigator Jon Adams of the University of Southampton said, "The wrecks are not only a huge bonus, but also a fascinating discovery, found during the course of our extensive geophysical surveys." What has struck experts ‘and laymen alike is how the wrecks have been astonishingly preserved. This is said to be due to the anoxic conditions, which is the absence of oxygen that is characteristic of the Black Sea at depths below 150 meters. The Black Sea Maritime Archeology Project team were able to document their findings in incredible detail thanks to the two new ROVs. The effectiveness of such vessels can shed light on a previously unseen underwater world. The ROVS were being used in tandem to record geophysical dota from the bottom of the sea, and were connected to a research vessel. A high-resolution camera fitted to one of the ROVs enabled the team to reconstruct images in 3p photogrammetry, which renders a 3D image from ‘a scan of the sea floor. The other ROV is designed for speed and utility, which provided a way to cover more of the ocean floor at a faster rate than other ROVs. It is equipped with lights, a laser scanner, and other geophysical equipment. The researchers went to great lengths to emphasize the non-invasive nature of their ‘ctivities. Their use of the latest 3D recording technique for underwater structures enabled them to capture some astonishingly accurate images without disturbing the seabed, something often overlooked during human activity in natural environments. The discovery of the wrecks is expected to provide @ wealth of information on how ancient cultures used the sea for thousands of years. This is Particularly relevant in the Black Sea which has served as a trade route linking Asia and Europe for centuries and has been an area of strategic interest where empires have clashed, risen and fallen throughout the ages. The team has Positivity identified ships of both the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires, and when samples from these vessels can be obtained, they should yield a Plethora of data for future analysis, The next step is for historians and marine archeologists to analyze what they can of the ships in situ, before making attempts to extract any potentially significant artefacts that might Stil be contained inside, These wrecks still have Plenty of secrets waiting to be revealed.ee eee 100 What were the reseorch team investigating? 105 «a. Why people abandoned settlements in the Black Sea. b. If water levels remained constant in the past throughout the region, . Why water levels are falling nowadays when they rose in the past. d. How the lives of inhabitants were influenced by rising water levels. 106 101 Which of the following is closest in meaning to conduct in paragraph 2? ©. carry out b. arrange supervise d. finance nail 102 What was involved in the original research? 1. understanding the geology of the land under the seabed b. recording the coastline and predicting its f future changes forming images of what used to be land that is now underwater 4d. discovering what the land looked like after the Black Sea had risen 108 103 What impressed people about the wrecks? ©. the number of them b. their size their condition 4. 109 their age 104 Which of the following is closest in meaning to shed light on in paragraph 4? ‘a. make safer b, make easier make brighter d, moke clearer Practice Test 4 - READING How were the ROVs used? a. They were controlled by the research vessel. b, together in order to provide 3D scans c. independently to cover a greater area d. in slightly different roles What is beneficial about the researchers’ methodology? 1. Itallows ROVs to enter shipwrecks. b. Itcauses no harm to the ecosystem. . Itcteates 3D images of how a ship was before it sank. d. Itwill encourage other researchers to use their methods. Why isthe Black Sea important historically? «, Itwas the location of an important battle. b, Itprovided valuable goods for trade, “c, Itconnected many different civilizations. d. Itwas the center of many great empires. ‘What is implied about the wrecks? «. Itis unknown how they sank b. They will contain items of historical importance. The wrecks must be moved before further research is done, 4d. They must be emptied before their contents are stolen, ‘What is the main purpose of the article? . to explain how important the Black Sea was b. toreport the conclusions of a scientific study . toreport a significant discovery made by chance d. to request further research on the wrecks 213Reading Passage 4 You are doing a project on literature and read this excerpt from a novel. Read the excerpt carefully and answer the questions that follow. Chapter 7: The Deal James had difficulty focusing as he awoke, his head aching after the previous night's indulgence at the bar. Rather than wipe his blurry eyes, his first move was instinctively to reach for the holster where his pistol lay. Knowing his gun was at his side, he could open his weary eyes and familiarize himself with his surroundings, repeating to himself, “My name is Razor, Razor!” It had been seven months since he had taken on this Persona - his life depended on maintaining it without fail, so he had to be on his guard twenty-four seven. He was well aware that the slightest slip could prove fatal. Although there was nobody else loitering in the apartment, he could hear a commotion in the warehouse below. That unsettled him, as the rest of the gang should have been nursing hangovers like him in adjacent rooms, but he could hear Lenny, Chase and Big Freddie. Feeling a little perturbed, he tried to recall the events. of the previous evening, He was certain there'd been no mention of any upcoming job, so what was going ‘on and why didn’t he know about it? Had he let something slip during the heavy drinking session that could have revealed his facade? He banished the thought in an instant. Paranoia would not be of any help, ond if the gang did smell a rat, he wouldn't be waking up peacefully n his bed. Heading down to the warehouse and poking his nose into whatever was going on wouldn't be the best course of action, he told himself. He had to carry on as normal, and stroll down to the coffee shop to pick up « triple espresso ~ Razor's favorite drink to recover from illicit night-time activities or drinking sessions with the gang ~ and give his body and mind a boost so he could face a new day. It olso gave him the excuse to walk past the newsstand, where he would glance at the local job ads. There it was: “Jackson's Construction. Wanted Laborers: Mon. ~ Wed. $9.50 an hour.” He gave a wry smile. Chris Jackson was his immediate superior in the undercover task force. If he needed to meet James, one of these | notes would appear at the newsstand, cryptically revealing the time and days that Jackson would be at a | meeting point. It was quarter to ten, giving James time to make the five-minute walk to the building site James recalled how this process had at first seemed like something out of an old spy movie, but now that he was deep undercover, he had realized the value of these procedures. Arriving at the building site, James saw what appeared to be an old homeless man wrapped in a blanket. "You got a smoke, buddy?” he asked. Reaching for @ cigarette, James saw who he really was as the man began to talk, ‘We've got information that a major arms shipment is coming in tonight and your crew are going to pick it up. Keep your eyes peeled. The moment you learn any details, let me know. It’s time we put these guys away for good.” This was supposed to be the moment an adrenaline rush kicked in as his goal of bringing down the most notorious gang on the west coast was within sight. However, James had learned to trust his instincts, He hadn't heard anything about the shipment or been told to help out in the warehouse that morning. Something wasn't right, but did they simply not trust Razor or did they know the truth? A shiver ron down James’ spine as he knew he would find out sooner or later. 214110 What is said about Jomes when he wakes up? a. He may be seriously il bb, He always checks he is armed, He often has several nightmares d. He was once the victim of a crime. 111 What is implied about James? a. Hes pretending to be somebody els. b. He has psychological problems. . He suffers from a chronic lack of sleep. d. He isan alcoholic. 112 How did he feel when he heard people in the warehouse? ©. exhausted b. concerned uninterested 4. angry 113 Which of the following is closest in meaning to smell a rat in paragraph 2? 6. find somebody unpleasant b. consider o person dangerous suspect somebody i ill 4. suspect something is wrong 114 Why didn't James go into the warehouse? @. 50.05 to avoid Lenny b. 50.08 to escape from the building © 50.08 not to arouse suspicion 4. 50 05 to meet a friend at a coffee shop 115 Which of the following is closest in meaning toilliit in paragraph 3? ©. illegal b. insignificant © unknown d. violent Practice Test 4 ~ READING 116 What was the purpose of the job advertisement? 2. toallow James to earn more money b. to test if James is suitable to become a spy ©. to send a coded message to Jomes 4, to cancel a meeting 117 What can be understood about the man who asks fora cigarette? ©. Heis a homeless man. b, Hes a worker ot the building site. . Heis in charge of the gang. d. Heis in disguise. 118 What is expected to take place later? 0. surveillance operation b act a meeting between two bosses 4. a fight between rival gangs a crit 119 Why does the conversation concern James? ©. He didn’t find his job exciting. b, He could no longer rely on his instincts. . Heis told his identity has been discovered. d. He hasn't been told about the plan by the gong. 120 What type of novel is this excerpt from? ©, family drama b. ahortor story © adetective story 4d. awar story 215