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II. Guided cloze — Multitasking children

Read the text and choose the word (A, B, C or D) that best fits each gap (26–35).

Multitasking children
The trend for children to multitask by juggling all sorts of electronic gadgets at the same time is (26) __________ damaging their levels of concentration, scientists have warned. (27) __________ use of the Internet, iPods, mobile phones and DVDs (28) __________ behind that finding. Scientists have (29) __________ the belief of many parents that it is impossible to concentrate on more than one thing at the same time. They found that children (30) __________ their homework while sending messages via the Internet can (31) __________ up spending 50% longer than if they had done each task (32) __________.
David E Meyer, Professor of Cognitive Psychology at the University of Michigan, said that true multitasking is only possible for simple activities such as running and listening to the radio. He (33) __________ experiments demonstrating that young adults who had to (34) __________ from one math problem to another wasted significant amounts of time. Meyer said: “For situations (35) __________ more complex tasks, especially those requiring language, the total time taken to get all the tasks done will increase greatly. Over long periods, this kind of multitasking can stress you out and lead to mental exhaustion.”

II. Phrase gaps — Revision as performance

Choose from the phrases A–L (there are two extra) to fill gaps 36–45.
A much like a sports match | B self-confidence and self-esteem | C by increasing self-confidence | D relying on my expertise alone | E to a student’s revision | F that if they boost a student’s academic knowledge | G by improving a student’s revision | H but an opportunity | I drawing on my teaching experience and sports psychology skills | J but bigger and more important | K just when it matters most | L while knowledge and examination techniques are

Every teacher knows that not all students are good examinees. Some are too tense, become overanxious or too stressed and then perform below expectations (36) __________. Teachers try to help by compensating, believing (37) __________ they will cure his fear of exams.
So, last year, (38) __________, I completely rewrote the Business Studies Revision Course at this secondary school. The central idea of the course is to treat the exam as an event, a challenge, a performance, (39) __________, a drama production, or perhaps a major music concert, (40) __________ and very definitely on the public stage. The idea is to show that the exam is not a test, (41) __________ to show how good the candidate is.
The objective is to improve students’ final performance (42) __________, control and ability to cope. The theme of “total preparation for performance” teaches them that (43) __________ obviously important, they are only two of the five skills required, the others being coping strategies, mental skills and management skills. These additions give a new dimension (44) __________, increasing enjoyment and motivation.
They widen a student’s focus and help to convince some of the less confident students that there are many ways in which they can actively contribute towards their (45) __________.

II. Matching — Cotswold attractions

Choose from the places A–G. Places may be used more than once. When more than one answer is required, they may be in any order.

COTSWOLD ATTRACTIONS
If you are on holiday in Britain, why not come to the Cotswolds? It’s a delightful area of rolling farmland and British stone-built villages. If you need to forget the world for a few days, this is the place for you. There are some of the places you can visit while you are here.
A. Cotswold Wildlife Park
Situated in gardens and woodland around an old English country house, a large and varied collection of animals from all over the world can be seen in spacious enclosures. There is also a reptile house, aquarium, tropical house, a picnicking area, an adventure playground, bar, restaurant and gift shops. Special events are organized during the summer months.
B. Cotswold Motor Museum and Toy Collection
This is more than a motor museum, for along with the amazing cars and motorcycles there are 7,000 items from the vintage motoring years. The museum is housed in an 18th century watermill on the River Wind Rush at the heart of Bourton-on-the-water, one of the most beautiful Cotswold villages. In a 1920s atmosphere, you can see shops of the period, a display of old caravans and the childhood toy collection.
C. Cotswold Water Park
The Cotswold Water Park, which offers an exciting variety of activities, is based on a network of lakes formed from old quarries. In addition to the water activities, which include fishing, windsurfing, sailing and water-skiing, there are walks and picnic sites. This nationally recognized conservation area has a number of nature reserves providing opportunities to study an enormous variety of plants and local wildlife.
D. Birdland Park
At Birdland you will find a huge variety of birds from all over the globe, with many wandering freely amongst the visitors. Watch our large colony of penguins feeding, swimming and playing. Relax in our newly-created picnic area, whilst keeping an eye on the children in the play area, or come to our newly opened cafeteria. Sit in the gardens and feel the peace and tranquility of Birdland.
E. Perfumery Exhibition
The Perfumery Exhibition, believed to be the only one in Europe, is set in the delightful Cotswold Village of Bourton-on-the-water. This permanent exhibition includes an explanation of perfume extraction processes, an audio visual show in a specially constructed “Smelly Vision” theatre and a perfume garden where the plants have been selected for their fragrance.
F. Pittville Pump Room Museum
Housed in the magnificent pump room, where people used to come to take the health-giving water, this museum imaginatively uses original costumes to bring to life the history of Cheltenham from Regency times to the Swinging Sixties. Jewellery showing changing taste and fashion from Regency to Art Nouveau, and a spectacular collection of tiaras are also included. Special exhibitions are held throughout the seasons.
G. Cotswold Countryside Collection
Cotswold country life is displayed here, with agricultural exhibits and a “season of the year” sequence, plus Cotswold social life and an exhibition of laundry, dairy and kitchen items. Audio and video sequences and weekend events programmes. Free car parking and a range of refreshments.

Where can you see old methods of transport?

Where are historical clothes used to show what life was like?

Where can visitors see animals or birds from other countries? (first place)

Where can visitors see animals or birds from other countries? (second place)

Which places provide somewhere for children to play? (first place)

Which places provide somewhere for children to play? (second place)

Which two attractions are situated in the same village? (first)

Which two attractions are situated in the same village? (second)

Where could you see exhibits related to farming?

Where would you go for sports or exercise?

II. Reading MCQ — The First Civilizations

Read the passage and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for each question (56–63).

The First Civilizations
(1) Evidence suggests that an important stimulus behind the rise of early civilizations was the development of settled agriculture, which unleashed a series of changes in the organization of human communities that culminated in the rise of large ancient empires.
(2) The exact time and place that crops were first cultivated successfully is uncertain. Many prehistorians believe that farming may have emerged independently in several different areas of the world when small communities, driven by increasing population and a decline in available food resources, began to plant seeds in the ground in an effort to guarantee their survival. The first farmers, who may have lived as long as 10,000 years ago, undoubtedly used simple techniques and still relied primarily on other forms of food production, such as hunting, foraging, or pastoralism. The real breakthrough took place when farmers began to cultivate crops along the floodplains of river systems. The advantage was that crops grown in such areas were not as dependent on rainfall and therefore produced a more reliable harvest. An additional benefit was that the sediment carried by the river waters deposited nutrients in the soil, thus enabling the farmer to cultivate a single plot of ground for many years without moving to a new location. Thus, the first truly sedentary (that is, nonmigratory) societies were born. As time went on, such communities gradually learned how to direct the flow of water to enhance the productive capacity of the land.
(3) The spread of this river valley agriculture in various parts of Asia and Africa was the decisive factor in the rise of the first civilizations. The increase in food production in these regions led to a significant growth in population, while efforts to control the flow of water to maximize the irrigation of cultivated areas and to protect the local inhabitants from hostile forces outside the community provoked the first steps toward cooperative activities on a large scale. The need to oversee the entire process brought about the emergence of an elite that was eventually transformed into a government.
(4) The first clear steps in the rise of the first civilizations took place in the fourth and third millennia B.C. in Mesopotamia, northern Africa, India, and China. How the first governments took shape in these areas is not certain, but anthropologists studying the evolution of human communities in various parts of the world have discovered that one common stage in the process is the emergence of what are called “big men” within a single village or a collection of villages. By means of their military prowess, dominant personalities, or political talent, these people gradually emerge as the leaders of that community. In time, the “big men” become formal symbols of authority and pass on that authority to others within their own family. As the communities continue to grow in size and material wealth, the “big men” assume hereditary status, and their allies and family members are transformed into a hereditary monarchy.
(5) The appearance of these sedentary societies had a major impact on the social organizations, religious beliefs, and way of life of the peoples living within their boundaries. With the increase in population and the development of centralized authority came the emergence of the cities. While some of these urban centers were identified with a particular economic function, such as proximity to gold or iron deposits or a strategic location on a major trade route, others served primarily as administrative centers or the site of temples for the official cult or other ritual observances. Within these cities, new forms of livelihood appeared to satisfy the growing need for social services and consumer goods. Some people became artisans or merchants, while others became warriors, scholars, or priests. In some cases, the physical division within the first cities reflected the strict hierarchical character of the society as a whole, with a royal palace surrounded by an imposing wall and separate from the remainder of the urban population. In other instances, such as the Indus River Valley, the cities lacked a royal precinct and the ostentatious palaces that marked their contemporaries elsewhere.

The phrase “culminated in” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to __________.

According to paragraph 2, which of the following statements is true of early farmers?

According to paragraph 2, what is the reason why farmers chose river valleys for cultivation?

According to paragraph 3, which of the following is NOT a reason why governments first arose among agricultural communities?

According to paragraph 4, what is not known about the rise of the first civilizations?

Which sentence best expresses the essential information in the bold underlined sentence in paragraph 5?

Which of the following is suggested in paragraph 5 as a consequence of the emergence of cities?

According to paragraph 5, why were huge walls built around early royal palaces?

II. Notes completion — Food preparation assistant

Complete the notes. Choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the text for each answer (64–70).

Vacancy for Food Preparation Assistant
Durrant House plc runs restaurants and cafes as concessions in airports, train stations and other busy environments around the country. We currently have a vacancy for a food preparation assistant in our restaurant at Locksley Stadium, serving football fans and concert-goers before, during and after events. In addition, we cater for private parties several times a week. If you have relevant experience and a passion for preparing food to a very high standard, we’ll be delighted to hear from you. You must be able to multitask and to work in a fast-paced environment. It goes without saying that working as an effective and supportive member of a team is essential so you need to be happy in this type of work.
The role includes the usual responsibilities, such as treating hygiene as your number one priority, cleaning work areas, and doing whatever is required to provide food of excellent quality. The person appointed will carry out a range of tasks, including ensuring all raw food items are fresh, preparing vegetables to be cooked, making sure frozen food products are used in rotation, and throwing away any food products that are near or have passed their expiry date. He or she will be required to familiarise themselves with the storage system, so as to put food product supplies in the proper place and retrieve them in the right order. In particular, we are looking for someone with skill at baking, to play a large role in the production of pies and cakes.
Given the nature of the venue, working hours vary from week to week, depending on the events being held, and will often involve starting early in the morning or finishing late at night. You can expect to work an average of around 18 hours a week, although this cannot be guaranteed. You will also have the opportunity to work in another of our sites for one or two days a week, or for longer periods, and will be paid for ten days of holidays a year. Training will be provided in food safety.
If this sounds like the job for you, please contact Jo Simmons at simmons.j@durrant-house.com.
Vacancy for food preparation assistant
Location of restaurant: in a (64) __________
Requirements:
• relevant experience
• ability to (65) __________
• must enjoy working in a team
Responsibilities include:
• maintaining high standards of (66) __________ and quality
• checking the (67) __________ of raw food
• ensuring no food is used after its (68) __________
• learning the procedure for the storage of food
• doing a large amount of the baking
Conditions:
• working hours are not (69) __________
• payment is made for (70) __________

II. Open cloze — Independence

Think of ONE word which best fits each gap (71–80).

Independence is a fundamental aspect of (71) __________ growth and self-determination. It refers to the ability to make decisions, take actions, and assume (72) __________ for one’s own life without relying excessively on others. Independence encompasses both physical and emotional autonomy, (73) __________ individuals to navigate life (74) __________ their own terms and pursue their goals and aspirations.
In terms of physical independence, it involves being self-sufficient and (75) __________ of meeting one’s basic needs without relying on external assistance. This includes (76) __________ such as managing finances, taking care of daily chores, and being able to provide for oneself. Physical independence encourages individuals to live independently, make their own choices, and (77) __________ control of their lives.
Emotional independence, on the other hand, relates to having a strong (78) __________ of self and being able to regulate one’s emotion and well-being without depending on others for validation or support. It (79) __________ cultivating self-confidence, resilience, and the ability to make decisions based on personal values and beliefs. Emotional independence allows individuals to maintain healthy relationships, (80) __________ boundaries, and assert their needs and desires.

III. Communication

Choose the correct response (A, B, C or D) to complete each conversation (81–85).

Justin: “My friend just called. Her dog died last night.” — Ben: “__________”

Justin: “I aced my math exam!” — Ben: “__________”

Justin: “I’m not feeling well, can we take a rain check on lunch today?” — Ben: “__________”

Justin: “Going on vacation with three kids is a lot of work. I’m worn-out.” — Ben: “__________”

Justin: “I don’t want to spill the beans, but I hear that they’re organizing a party at a resort for the entire team.” — Ben: “__________”

IV. Grammar & Vocabulary

Choose the best word or phrase (A, B, C or D) to fill each blank, or the sentence closest in meaning (86–125).

We had to read pages of legal __________ before we could sign the contract.

While some young people remain easy-going and extroverted as children, they become self-__________ in early adolescence.

Donna has a special __________ with her grandmother because she spent so much time with her as a child.

I regret telling you about my plan to enter that singing competition! If only I __________ you.

Bandipur National Park is as dry as a __________ with summer still to come.

She promised to be here by now, but I don’t see her. She __________ the bus.

Orphan elephants need __________ the same companionship as they would have received from their mothers in the wild.

His emotional problems __________ from the attitudes he encountered as a child, I think.

Holidays __________ than those in this brochure do not have free places for children.

I __________ fluent now if I __________ English as a child.

He demanded that the problem __________ immediately.

__________ stress is __________ natural reaction to specific demands and events, but __________ ongoing stress can affect people’s health and wellbeing.

I’ve told him a hundred times until I’m __________ in the face, but he won’t listen.

There are several habits that man takes from his childhood and continues to use even after he reaches and __________ maturity.

Minor cuts and grazes can usually be left uncovered to __________ by themselves.

It is __________ unlikely that the island will become habitable for overnight tourists in the near future.

Building a friendship first provides a solid __________ for a lasting romantic relationship.

It is universally accepted that a man is known by __________ he keeps.

Mother hustled the children off to school __________ they would be late.

In no __________ will I agree to share an office with Ben.

We’re really pleased that our boss always springs to our __________ when anyone criticizes our work.

I’m watching a documentary about the hunting behavior of a __________ of lions.

Every girl __________ how to choose clothes that __________ her figure.

Instead of discussing their problems, they __________ all their anger and resentment.

His parents were __________ very unsupportive; otherwise, he would have been more successful in life.

The hen carefully tended to her __________ of eggs, keeping them warm and safe.

The museum has enough exhibits to __________ anyone occupied for an hour or two.

After the __________ of her first song, Mary was under a lot of pressure for her second effort to be just as successful.

Because he no longer wants the job, the applicant decided to __________ his application from the running.

Hospitals can easily spend over $200,000 a year to __________ CDs that are handed out to patients.

He would like the room __________ before his arrival.

Take this road which will lead you through __________ landscapes including dense forests, __________ meadows, and __________ hills.

To complete our work, we need to __________ the computer problem preventing us from retrieving necessary data.

Traditional chefs in China are hoping their local specialty will __________ worldwide.

Sally lost all her hope; she decided to stop her business.

In order to make a profit, the new leisure centre needs at least 2000 visitors a month.

What Anna hates most about these school reunions is posing for photos.

Government guidelines really do emphasize the importance of starting education early.

That the team won the first championship was nothing short of a miracle in the coach’s opinion.

IV. Error correction

The passage contains 5 mistakes (example 0 is done). Write the mistake and the correction for questions 126–130.

During the sixties and seventies, to attain huge muscles became more important than functional strength or having an attractive-looking body. The first people to make up this new sport of body building had a background in gymnastics exercises but the most famous practitioners became known as mass monsters on account of the impressed size of their muscles. Drugs and mechanical devices were used to developing individual muscles to a monstrous size. Gymnastics exercises then became the domain of “weaker” people: females, children and those recovered from injuries. Much of the advanced knowledge about gymnastics exercises were lost and the method was subsequently downgraded to the status of a simple, user-friendly activity. Once a person became skilled at this, he would progress to weight training. Currently a revival of gymnastics exercises is under way as extreme muscle building can harm the body, leaving it sore, out of balance, and in poor cardiovascular health.
0. Line 1: to attain → attaining

Line 2: make up → ?

Line 4: impressed → ?

Line 5: developing → ?

Line 7: recovered → ?

Line 8: were → ?

IV. Word formation — Sharks

Supply the correct form of the word in brackets (131–140).

Sharks undeniably have a very bad misperception thanks to 131. (sensation) __________ stories in film and the media; stories which cause them to be 132. (identity) __________ as dangerous killers, prepared to hunt anything in sight. However, the reality could not be further removed from this misperception. Indeed, far from being the fearsome man 133. (eat) __________, the reverse is more often true and sharks are generally victims of 134. (human) __________. For instance, millions are killed annually for 135. (consume) __________ in soup, leading to depleting shark numbers worldwide.
So, whilst sharks are undeniably food for humans, the reverse is seldom true. Sharks do not prey on people, and the 136. (overwhelm) __________ majority of shark attacks are a case of 137. (mistake) __________ identity. Besides, the majority of shark species are incapable of tackling prey the size of humans and instead feed on small fish or invertebrates such as squid or clams. Indeed, the 138. (impress) __________ diversity of shark species is reflected in the fact that there are also many filter 139. (feed) __________, which dine on microscopic sea life, such as plankton.
To put the figures in greater context, there are over one hundred million sharks killed by humans every year whilst there are typically fewer than ten shark-related human 140. (fatal) __________.

thanks to 131. (sensation) __________ stories in film and the media

cause them to be 132. (identity) __________ as dangerous killers

far from being the fearsome man 133. (eat) __________

sharks are generally victims of 134. (human) __________

millions are killed annually for 135. (consume) __________ in soup

the 136. (overwhelm) __________ majority of shark attacks

a case of 137. (mistake) __________ identity

the 138. (impress) __________ diversity of shark species

Sharks — many filter 139. (feed) __________

fewer than ten shark-related human 140. (fatal) __________

V. Key-word transformation

Finish the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first, using the given word. Do not change the given word. Use NO MORE THAN 5 WORDS (141–145).

A true story formed the basis of Mary’s new novel. (ON)
Mary’s new novel ________________________________________ a true story.

The only thing that makes this job worthwhile is the experience. (FOR)
Were ________________________________________, this job would not be worthwhile.

Although Justin likes romantic movies, they would never be his first choice. (AS)
________________________________________ romantic movies, they would never be his first choice.

The police’s arrival was completely unexpected to filmgoers. (TOOK)
The police’s arrival completely ________________________________________.

He thinks his friends do not appreciate him. (GRANTED)
He dislikes ________________________________________ by his friends.

V. Essay

Write an essay of 200–250 words. Give reasons and relevant examples from your knowledge or experience.

Many people say that cooking and eating at home is better for the children and the family than eating out in restaurants or canteens. Do you agree with this idea? Write 200–250 words. Give reasons and relevant examples.

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