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PART B — Lexico MCQ

Choose the correct answer A, B, C or D to each of the following questions.

I don’t suppose you are telling us the true version of the story, _________?

Many craters on the Earth’s surface were probably formed by very large meteorites _________.

The young boys were fortunate _________ before the building was engulfed in fire.

Gardeners must know _________ in order to grow roses successfully.

How can I pull myself together when this is not _________ a challenge?

_________, watching our every move.

My new pullover _________ to half of its previous size when I washed it.

Vinh Phuc has been attracting foreign investment due to the present favorable political _________ of the province.

Don’t forget to leave your _________ address in case we have to send you mail to the new place.

He was _________ devastated by the news.

The prices of some kinds of electronics have been _________ by increases in production.

Many local authorities realize there is a need to make _________ for disabled people in their housing programmes.

The plague, otherwise known as the Black Death, was a _________ disease.

I really wasn't ready for the presentation, but was saved by the _________ when Jack took over for me.

Ricky Gervais _________ to fame when he wrote and acted in a funny TTV mock-documentary series called The Office.

Despite the fog, we were able to discern a _________ of cottages in the distance.

I wish you would stop wasting so much time on computer games and do something a little more _________.

We don’t want him to suspect we’re giving him a surprise party. Make sure you don’t _________.

Sales began the year at 30,000 units in January and increased slightly _________ 2,000 units in February.

_________ the hard evidence against him, the jury had no option but to find him guilty.

PART B — Error correction

There are FIVE mistakes in the following paragraph except for the example. Identify and correct them.

Homework is an established part of school life in most countries around the world. However, there is still considerate debate among teachers about whether homework has a significant educational value. On the one side are those who claim that it spends too much time away from other more useful activities. On the other are those who see homework like reinforcing school lessons so that concepts will not be forgotten. What is often neglected in this debate is a role of parental involvement and whether or not the child’s home provides support for effective homework. Middle-class families regularly spend time helping with homework by providing facilities and being interested. These are the same families who can afford another educational experiences like overseas holidays and weekend museum visits. However, the idea that only middle-class parents support their children’s education is quite obviously wrong. Not all well-to-do parents give the support they should, and some parents living in the most impoverished circumstances find the time and energy to involve themselves in their children’s homework. In general, consequently, the family’s economic status is a major factor in determining the value of homework.

On the one side are those who claim that it spends too much time away from other more useful activities. — sửa: spends → takes

On the other are those who see homework like reinforcing school lessons so that concepts will not be forgotten. — sửa: like → as

Homework is an established part of school life in most countries around the world. — sửa: a → the

These are the same families who can afford another educational experiences like overseas holidays and weekend museum visits. — sửa: another → other

Homework is an established part of school life in most countries around the world. — sửa: is → is not

PART B — Word formation (Chupacabra)

Supply the correct form of the words given in the brackets to complete the following passage.

The chupacabra, or chupacabras, is a (26. BLOOD) ________________, mystery creature, (27. SUPPOSE) ________________ responsible for killing sheep and goats. It occupies the same space between reality and myth that is occupied by creatures such as the Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and mermaids, with one difference – it is a (28. RELATE) ________________ new monster. The creature was first reported as late as 1995 on the island of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, but (29. SEE) ________________ have since spread to South America, the United States and, most recently, Russia and Southern Europe. If the chupacabra is real, it has an impressive range for a wild animal. The (30. FORE) ________________ expert on the chupacabras calls its “the first internet monster”, attributing the rapid spread of reports to Google. As with most monsters, there is precious little physical evidence, and eyewitness reports are sketchy and often contradictory, and it has, of course, (31. MYSTERY) ________________ avoided capture. Some evidence for the creature’s (32. EXIST) ________________ comes from its diet. The name “chupacabra” literally translates as “goat sucker”, because it apparently drains its victims of blood. Dead sheep have been connected with chupacabras reports from its earliest (33. APPEAR) ________________ in the media. However, scientific analyses of these creatures reveal that dogs or coyotes are the (34. LIKE) ________________ culprits. So it seems as though the chupacabras is (35. ESSENCE) ________________ a case of mistaken identity. But, as with all good monsters, the stories won’t go away…

The chupacabra, or chupacabras, is a (26. BLOOD) ________________, mystery creature, (27. SUPPOSE) ________________ responsible for killing sheep an

The chupacabra, or chupacabras, is a (26. BLOOD) ________________, mystery creature, (27. SUPPOSE) ________________ responsible for killing sheep and goats. It occupies the same space between realit

by creatures such as the Yeti, the Loch Ness Monster and mermaids, with one difference – it is a (28. RELATE) ________________ new monster. The creature was first reported as late as 1995 on the island of Puer

The creature was first reported as late as 1995 on the island of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean, but (29. SEE) ________________ have since spread to South America, the United States and, most recently, Russia a

and Southern Europe. If the chupacabra is real, it has an impressive range for a wild animal. The (30. FORE) ________________ expert on the chupacabras calls its “the first internet monster”, attributing the

evidence, and eyewitness reports are sketchy and often contradictory, and it has, of course, (31. MYSTERY) ________________ avoided capture. Some evidence for the creature’s (32. EXIST) ________________ com

has, of course, (31. MYSTERY) ________________ avoided capture. Some evidence for the creature’s (32. EXIST) ________________ comes from its diet. The name “chupacabra” literally translates as “goat sucker”,

its victims of blood. Dead sheep have been connected with chupacabras reports from its earliest (33. APPEAR) ________________ in the media. However, scientific analyses of these creatures reveal that dogs or

_ in the media. However, scientific analyses of these creatures reveal that dogs or coyotes are the (34. LIKE) ________________ culprits. So it seems as though the chupacabras is (35. ESSENCE) ________________

es are the (34. LIKE) ________________ culprits. So it seems as though the chupacabras is (35. ESSENCE) ________________ a case of mistaken identity. But, as with all good mons

PART C — Reading (Darwin)

Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet to indicate the correct answer to each of the questions.

[1] Charles Darwin's Theory of Evolution is known as one of the most important and controversial scientific theories ever published. Darwin was an English scientist in the 19th century best known for his book “On the Origin of Species.” In his book, Darwin postulated different species shared characteristics of common ancestors, that they branched off from common ancestors as they evolved, and that new traits and characteristics were a result of natural selection. The theory is based on the assumptions that life developed from non-life and progressed and evolved in an indirect manner. Therefore, the Theory of Evolution, while controversial, has shaped and influenced the modern scientific world's thinking on the development of life itself. Darwin was born on February 12, 1809 in England. Although initially entering into medicine, Darwin chose to pursue his interest in natural science and embarked on a five-year journey aboard the H.M.S. Beagle, a British sloop belonging to the Royal Navy. Because of his experience aboard the Beagle, he laid the foundation for his Theory of Evolution while also establishing himself within the scientific community. Specifically, Darwin's keen observation of the fossils and wildlife he saw during his time on the Beagle served as the basis for the cornerstone of his theory: natural selection.
[2] Natural selection contributes to the basis of Darwin's Theory of Evolution. One of the core tenets of Darwin's theory is that more offspring are always produced for a species than can possibly survive. Yet, no two offspring are perfectly alike. As a result, through random mutation and genetic drift, offspring develop new traits and characteristics. Over time beneficial traits and characteristics that promote survival will be kept in the gene pool while those that harm survival will be selected against. Therefore, this natural selection ensures that a species gradually improves itself over an extended duration of time. On the other hand, as a species continues to “improve” itself, it branches out to create entirely new species that are no longer capable of reproducing together.
[3] Through natural selection, organisms could branch off from each other and evolve to the point where they no longer belong to the same species. Consequently, simple organisms evolve into more complex and different organisms as species break away from one another. Natural selection parallels selective breeding employed by humans on domesticated animals for centuries. Namely, horse breeders will ensure that horses with particular characteristics, such as speed and endurance, are allowed to produce offspring while horses that do not share those above-average traits will not. Therefore, over several generations, the new offspring will already be pre-disposed towards being excellent racing horses.
[4] Darwin’s theory is that “selective breeding” occurs in nature as “natural selection” is the engine behind evolution. Thus, the theory provides an excellent basis for understanding how organisms change over time. Nevertheless, it is just a theory and elusively difficult to prove. One of the major holes in Darwin’s theory revolves around “irreducibly complex systems”. An irreducibly complex system is known as a system where many different parts must all operate together. As a result, in the absence of one, the system as a whole collapses. Consequently, as modern technology improves, science can identify these “irreducibly complex systems” even at microscopic levels. These complex systems, if so inter-reliant, would be resistant to Darwin’s supposition of how evolution occurs. As Darwin himself admitted, “to suppose that the eye with all its inimitable contrivance for adjusting the focus for different distances, for admitting different amounts of light, and for the correction of spherical and chromatic aberration, could have been formed by natural selection, seems, I free confess, absurd in the highest degree.”
[5] In conclusion, “On the Origin of Species” is known as one of the most consequential books ever published. Darwin’s Theory of Evolution remains, to this day, a lightning rod for controversy. The theory can be observed repeatedly, but never proven, and there are a plethora of instances that cast doubt on the processes of natural selection and evolution. Darwin's conclusions were a result of keen observation and training as a naturalist. Despite the controversy that swirls around his theory, Darwin remains one of the most influential scientists and naturalists ever born due to his Theory of Evolution.

The word “postulated” in paragraph 1 is closest in meaning to ________.

Which sentence is most similar to the following sentence from paragraph 1?
The theory is based on the assumptions that life developed from non-life and progressed and evolved in an indirect manner.

According to paragraph 2, what are the causes for species developing new traits and characteristics?

What is the purpose of paragraph 3 in the passage?

The word “contrivance” in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to ________.

All of the following are mentioned in paragraph 4 as a viewpoint to state that natural selection is difficult to prove EXCEPT ________

In paragraph 4, what was the author’s purpose of including a quote that the belief that the complexity of the human eye could have been formed by natural selection seems highly unlikely?

These sentences express the most important ideas in the passage EXCEPT ________

PART C — Open cloze (Reading)

Read the following passage and fill in each blank with ONE most suitable word.

One of the hazards that electronic media like the television, radio or computers (9) ________ these days is the decline in book reading.
The concern applies mainly to the younger generations (10) ________ are strongly tempted by the glamour of the silver screen and, consequently, don’t recognize the importance of acquiring first-hand information from books.
To encourage reading for pleasure and to propagate a wide array of publications (11) ________ encyclopedias, reference books, manuals or fiction, radical solutions should be applied. Firstly, more emphasis ought to be put on the educational factor. Youngsters should be made to feel comfortable while reading either for information or self-satisfaction in (12) ________ places like airports, buses or on the beach. Secondly, libraries must be subsidized (13) ________ accurately in order to provide the potential readers with ample choice of publications and to become more publically active so as to put books at people’s (14) ________ rather than keep them under lock and key. Fund collecting actions organized by libraries might also raise the public awareness of the advantages of becoming engrossed in a good book.
(15) ________, the mass media themselves might contribute substantially by recommending the purchase of valuable best-sellers and inspiring their viewers to enrich knowledge and erudition, and thus helping them to develop the habit of spontaneous reading.

PART C — Guided cloze (Horoscopes)

Read the following passage and write the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the word or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.

Very few of us would admit putting much trust in horoscopes and the fact that the movements of astronomical bodies (16) ________ to earthly occurrences affecting people’s everyday lives.
We all know about the zodiac signs which reflect the position of the sun, the moon and the planets at the moment of a man's birth and about the peculiar characteristics ascribed to them by astrologers. We say we will take these phenomena with a pinch of salt while we keep (17) ________ our eyes over them in every tabloid we lay our hands on. Most frequently, we expect horoscopes to predict the future, to (18) ________ our optimistic mood with a piece of comforting information or to boost our ego by confirming the superlative features that we tend to attribute to our zodiacs.
However, there's no scientific evidence to corroborate the assumption that human existence is so closely (19) ________ with the parameters of the celestial bodies. Our curiosity in horoscopes may, then, stem our sheer fascination with the unexplained or the unpredictable as well as in the enticing insight into the future that the horoscopes offer, thus establishing the sense of our (20) ________ an extreme power over our own lives. An additional explanation is that humans tend to have a soft spot for any form of flattery, which is the fact to which astrologers and the horoscope writers seem to attach the greatest deal of weight.

PART C — Matching (Personal space)

Read an article in which four different women talk about the importance of their own personal space and choose from the people (A–D). The people may be chosen more than once.

MY OWN PERSONAL SPACE
A. Katrin
I always need to get away from other people at some point during the day. It’s is not that I don’t get on with others. I’ve loads of friends. But I work in a really busy office in the centre of town and from the moment I leave home each morning, it is non-stop. Crowds on the buses, busy streets, office bustle, phones, e-mail, do this, do that… By the time the end of the day comes, I’m desperate for some peace and quiet. Even if I’m going out later in the evening, I always make sure I have at least an hour to myself without anyone being able to disturb me. I arrive home, make myself a drink and lie on the sofa. I close my eyes and relax by concentrating on each part of my body in turn, beginning with my neck. Even if I am away from home, I try to find the time just to be alone in order to unwind and recharge my batteries. If I don’t make this space for myself, I feel really tense and irritable.
B. Lia
I share a student flat with three others, so there is never a quiet moment. When I come back from college in the evenings, it is quite likely that there will be other people there as well and we’ll all have supper together. It’s great fun but towards the end of the evening I feel really tired and so I like to disappear by myself for a while. It’s hopeless to try and find any privacy in the flat, so I go out for a walk. Whatever the weather, I walk through the park which is quite close. Later at night it’s usually empty. There are just shadows and the rustle of animals and birds. It’s very peaceful and it gives me the opportunity to reflect on the day and to think about what I have to do the next day. When I get back to the flat, I like to go straight to bed. Usually I fall asleep pretty quickly even if the others are still up and chatting or listening to music. If I don’t get this time to myself, I’ll be like a bear with sore head the next morning and not nice to know.
C. Beatriz
I’m a night owl and I absolutely hate getting up in the mornings. If people try and talk to me before midday, I really snap at them. Being an actress means that I work late so it’s is important that I create space for myself at the beginning of each day. And because I use my voice so much, in fact totally depend on it, I like to rest my voice and just listen to music when I wake up. I don’t even want to hear other people’s voices. Some people find this very hard to understand and get quite cross when I tell them not to contact me before noon. I tell them it’s nothing personal but they still sound offended. I’m sure it must be the same for singers and, who knows, maybe teachers and lecturers get fed up with hearing the sound of their own voice and simply long to be by themselves somewhere, in complete silence.
D. Natalie
I work in a call centre, which means I’m constantly on the phone. Apart from lunch and two short breaks during the day I’m speaking to people all day long. And of course you never get to see who you’re speaking to! By the end of my shift, I’m exhausted, not because I’m rushing around or I’m on my feet all day but simply because I’ve spent the day talking and listening. The breaks are so short that there is no time to do anything other than get a drink and something to eat. I’d love to be able to go for a walk but there is nowhere to escape to within easy walking distance. The building where I work is in the middle of an industrial estate, you can’t even see a single tree. So my flat is full of house plants and when I get home it’s wonderful to be able to relax, surrounded by all the greenery. I lie on the floor, stretch out, look up at the plants and try to imagine I’m in a tropical rainforest miles away!

Which of the women spends her day in conversation with others?

Which of the women would like to take exercise during the day?

Which of the women worries she might upset other people?

Which of the women escapes outside to find peace and quiet?

Which of the women likes to prepare mentally for what is to come?

Which of the women thinks other people may feel equally stressed?

Which of the women relies entirely on her home environment for space?

Which of the women feels pressured by too many demands at work?

Which of the women relies on personal space early in the day?

Which of the women creates space for herself even if she is not at home?

PART D — Sentence transformation

Rewrite each of the following sentences using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to the first one. The words given MUST NOT be altered in any way.

Alison bought a big house because she wanted to open a hotel. (VIEW)
→ Alison bought ________.

They remain close friends despite having had many arguments. (FALL)
→ Frequently as ________.

Mike is never reluctant to make tough decisions as a manager. (SHRINKS)
→ Mike never ________.

A great many people will congratulate her if she wins. (SHOWERED)
→ She will ________.

Just a summary cannot bring out the quality of this book. (JUSTICE)
→ A mere ________.

PART D — Essay

In most modern families, parents and children spend less and less time together. What are the reasons for this? What problems can this cause? Write an essay of at least 250 words to express your opinion on the issue. Use reasons and examples to support your position.

In most modern families, parents and children spend less and less time together. What are the reasons? What problems can this cause? (≥250 words)

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