REVIEW TEST 2 ● GROUP A
Listening, Reading and Use of English
Name: ________________________ Class: _____________
DD Listening
1 [Track 12] You are going to hear three people talking
about an unusual cruise holiday they took. For
questions 1–4, choose the right speaker A–C and put
a cross (X) in the appropriate column in the table.
Some speakers may be chosen more than once.
Which speaker mentions the cruise that: A B C
1 had a dress code for passengers?
2 was less in keeping with his/her
expectations?
3 didn’t spend as much time at sea as
he/she had hoped?
4 fulfilled his/her long-time ambitions?
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DD Reading
2 Read the text. Complete each gap 1–5 with the excerpt
which best fits and put the appropriate letter A–F in
the gap. There is one extract which you do not need.
WHY LEAVING FACEBOOK
HAS MADE ME HAPPIER
According to new research this week, by the Happiness
Research Institute in Copenhagen, giving up Facebook
for even just seven days boosts happiness and reduces
anger and feelings of loneliness.
The report suggests that Facebook distorts our
perception of reality – we buy in to the oh-so-fabulous
commentary on other people’s lives to such an extent that
we can’t help but evaluate our own less than perfect
lives as being inadequate.
These findings don’t come as a surprise to me. I used to
love Facebook, but almost a year ago the crappiness of
real life pulled me away when our youngest daughter,
aged nine, was taken ill with a painful form of
inflammatory disease and we had a terrible and
protracted time getting a diagnosis. (1) __. I needed
physical hugs, not cyber-embraces.
Now, she’s on the mend and life is enjoyable again. I
came back to my online social life in the summer but
found myself on the outside looking in. But instead of
throwing myself back into the Facebook frenzy, I sat
back. I wasn’t inclined to go back because I realised that
being away from Facebook I felt better – dare I say,
happier.
Before my daughter’s illness, I was pretty much addicted
to Facebook: I would post up to four times a day,
sometimes more and it was the last thing I checked on at
night and the first place I turned to upon waking. I’d be
engaging in online conversations via the site in parallel to
the rest of my life. All of this was costing me a good three
hours out of every day. (2) __.
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As a result, I have more energy and I’m sleeping better –
research has shown that the blue light emitted from
screens is especially effective at keeping you awake
because it suppresses the production of the sleep-
inducing hormone: melatonin.
I also feel more fulfilled professionally (comparing myself
less to my peers probably has helped me simply 'be’), and
things are less chaotic on the domestic front as I am more
engaged with the things in front of me and less distracted
by those far away.
I can’t remember the last time my nine-year-old pleaded
with me to get off my phone, or accused me of loving my
mobile more than I do her. (3) __. For me, it is very real,
almost too real and that is one of the things about it I now
realise that was making me feel bad.
The scattergun approach to making friends on Facebook
meant that I was suddenly sharing relative intimacies with
people I’d normally make only the vaguest pleasantries
with in passing.
Suddenly, the friend of a friend who takes her children to
the local park had added me and found her way into my
social circle. Now my newsfeed was full of her
controversial jokes, offensive language and questionable
views on child rearing. In turn, she had been privy to
everything from my husband’s infuriating obsession with
recycling to how sad I was about the death of a family
friend.
Of course, I used Facebook’s settings to obscure her
posts and deny her access to mine. But it exposed the
façade of the niceties we once shared when we pushed
our toddlers on the swings. (4) __. I’ve also got embroiled
in enormous rows on the site on the two subjects that
should never come up in polite conversation: religion and
politics. There are people who now view me as differently
as I do them as a result, which is a shame. They haven’t
changed, nor have I – but our perceptions have forever
more.
But that’s not to say I’m off Facebook altogether. It’s still
my go-to place to find out what the people who interest me
have been up to. I still enjoy seeing their holiday snaps
and baby pictures. I love the way I discover new music,
books and even TV programmes through the
recommendations by people who probably have a
healthier relationship with Facebook than I used to.
The site has become such an intrinsic part of the fabric of
our lives that to walk away from it would be to cut myself
off from great people who have interesting things to say.
(5) __. Being on the outside looking in has become my
happy place.
Focus 5 SECOND EDITION (B2+/C1)

A But while all of this does make me feel more engaged
in the world, I disagree with anyone who says that
Facebook isn’t real life.
B Today, those hours are filled with fresh air down at
my allotment, socialising with friends face to face,
organising my life and increasing my work output.
C It’s an enormous fount of knowledge and opinion that
I’d hate to lose access to. But I have to mind my work,
life and social media balance.
D The all-consuming aspects of endless hospital visits
and months of sleep-deprivation and worry meant that
for much of the last year posting on Facebook was
the last thing on my mind.
E It’s all the stuff of any standard Facebook newsfeed;
the stuff of real life, guaranteed to prompt great cyber
conversations that would pull in friends from various
parts of my life.
F I now know so much about what goes on in her head
that I’d cross the busiest main road to avoid her.
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3 Read the four texts about new inventions. For
questions 1–6, choose texts A–D. Some texts can be
chosen more than once.
LOOKING TO INVEST IN A GREAT KICK-STARTER?
HERE ARE FOUR OF OUR TOP TIPS FOR
WANNABEE ENTREPRENEURS.
A A smart pram
Fed up with pushing your little ones up steep hills and
along meandering, gravelly paths? Our electric-powered
smart-pram means you never have to face the chore of
pushing your babies again. Instead, you are now able to
go completely hands free.
Thanks to the motion-tracking device on the stroller, the
smart-pram will dodge obstacles whilst staying close to
the parent at all times: if you go to the right, the stroller
goes to the right; if you stop suddenly, so will the pram.
The motor means our baby buggy is no longer a struggle
to push uphill. Also, heavy shopping need not be a
burden thanks to a handy storage compartment. As well
as being self-driving, our stroller comes packed with other
cutting edge technology for labour-saving and modern
parenting. We believe that our smart-pram will prove to
be the ultimate status symbol for mums and dads
everywhere.
B The neuro headband
We have designed an ergonomic wearable gadget which
can read your emotional state. In the form of a feather-
light and stylish headband, we are now able to record
your cognitive activity with greater precision than any
other portable device currently available.
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Listening, Reading and Use of English
Fitted with a range of high-tech sensors, the headband
captures all your neuro data which is then processed by
our sophisticated integrated software. With Bluetooth
connectivity, a 24-hour battery life and unique state-of-
the-art technology* we ensure your brain activity will be
constantly and accurately overseen.
Over fifteen years of research and development has gone
into our nifty little gadget to give you the best possible
insight into your own mind.
*patent pending
C The smelly alarm clock
Do you hate being jarred out of your slumber by the
aggressive tones of your alarm clock? We may have just
the thing for you: a sweet smelling alarm clock!
Just imagine never having to start the day to the sounds of
annoying beeps but instead rise and shine to a delicious
scent of your choice – guaranteed to bring you back to
your senses in a good mood.
With a range of aromas such as freshly baked bread,
Italian espresso and creamy hot chocolate for those of you
that love to snooze, to the refreshing odours of wild jungle
and ocean breeze for those who prefer to kick-start their
day with a zing – we have everything your senses desire
to help you start your day.
D The interactive shoe
If you feel that being on your feet all day is beginning to
take its toll – LOOK NO FURTHER!
We offer a shock-absorbing interactive shoe which can
also keep your feet at a set temperature and adjust
themselves to stay tight.
Thanks to the dedicated smartphone app, not only do we
promise to keep your feet nice and snug, but the user-
friendly software can also measure the calories you burn
or the number of steps you’ve taken. It can even keep
track of where you’ve been.
While offering similar functionality to wristbands or smart
watches, our product ensures greater accuracy of
measurements. And whether you suffer from bad
circulation, need to occasionally step out in sub-zero
temperatures or work on your feet from nine to five, this is
the product you need!
Which text mentions a new invention that:
1 reacts to the movements of the user? _____
2 has technology you won’t find anywhere else? _____
3 can help those concerned about weight gain? _____
4 might become seen as a sign of wealth? _____
5 could prove useful to consumers of other goods? _____
6 caters to a range of user preferences? _____
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Focus 5 SECOND EDITION (B2+/C1)

DD Use of English
4 Choose the correct answer A–D to complete each gap
1–8.
YOUR FACEBOOK PROFILE PHOTO AFFECTS
YOUR JOB PROSPECTS, STUDY CLAIMS
Researchers have found that your Facebook photo influences
employers' responses.
Employers use Facebook to screen job applicants, and make
decisions based on their profile pictures, according to a new
study. The research found that a good photo could increase
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___ of interview by up to 40 percent.
‘The candidate with the most favourable Facebook profile
2
picture received approximately 21 percent more positive ___
to his application in comparison to the candidate with the least
favourable profile picture,’ said Professor Stijn Baert from
Ghent University, who conducted the research. ‘The
difference in the chance to be immediately invited to a job
interview amounted to almost 40 percent.’
The scientists sent out 2112 fictitious letters of application in
3 ___________ outside every public building by
response to ___ vacancies in Belgium. Applications had two
levels of education, but otherwise the only characteristics that
differed were the names and Facebook photos.
Fake Facebook accounts were set up with access just to
profile photos. The profile photos were pre-rated by 195
reviewers who ranked them on a scale of 1 to 7 for five
personality traits – agreeableness, conscientiousness,
4
emotional stability, extraversion and openness, as ___ as
attractiveness.
5 I _________________________________ launch
According to the researchers' results, ___ educated people
are more likely to be Facebook-checked than those who are
6 muster the courage to do it?
less educated, because the ___ are easier to screen out.
They also conducted an alternative experiment where photos
were included with CVs, and found that Facebook photos had
an equally strong influence on people as a CV photo. ‘A
possible explanation is that employers see a Facebook profile
picture as an honest signal,’ the study said.
According to the researchers, this is the world's first study to
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directly ___ the impact of Facebook profiles on job ___,
but it is not a surprise that employers use Facebook to
screen. In the US, companies have asked job candidates for
their Facebook passwords so they could have full access
during their interviews!
1 A options B occasions
C chances D opportunities
2 A answers B responses
C requests D feedback
3 A genuine B true
C authentic D original
4 A good B much
C soon D well
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Listening, Reading and Use of English
5 A extremely B greatly
C vastly D highly
6 A latter B former
C better D later
7 A measure B count
C value D score
8 A chances B opportunities
C possibilities D occasions
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5 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first. Use no more than six words
including the word in CAPITALS.
1 The government has controversially decided to
mount street level cameras outside every public
building by 2030, which could herald the arrival of
a true surveillance society. TO
The government has controversially decided that
street level cameras ________________________
2030, which could herald the arrival of a true
surveillance society.
2 I have to be honest with you. I found hiking more
disappointing than challenging. MUCH
I have to be honest with you. I wasn’t __________
_____________________ disappointed.
3 Seeing you launch yourself off the top of that cliff
was amazing! How did you ever muster the
courage to do it? AMAZED
yourself off the top of that cliff. How did you ever
4 Shirley was quite frank with me and said that
ultimately, if I didn’t want to go on the training
course, she’d find somebody who would. DAY
Shirley was quite frank with me and said that
_________________________________, if I didn’t
want to go on the training course, she’d find
somebody who would.
5 I find it very hard to defend myself when I’m being
criticised. I guess I’m in dire need of some
assertiveness training. UP
I find ________________________________ very
hard when I’m being criticised. I guess I’m in dire
need of some assertiveness training.
6 Yerevan, in Armenia, is so nice that’s it’s a real
shame people don’t know more about the city or
think about paying it a visit. EVER
Yerevan, in Armenia, _______________________
_________ city that’s it’s a real shame people don’t
know more about it or think about paying it a visit.
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Total /50
Focus 5 SECOND EDITION (B2+/C1)