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LIST: What effect did the circus have on this filmmaker? Seleccione una: a. It sparked his imagination about the unseen parts of the circus. b. It encouraged him to make a film about circus people. c. It gave him an interest in strange and extraordinary people. d. It led him to make a film about his childhood experiences.

LIST: What is said about post-office men? Seleccione una: a. They are an essential part of our advanced societies. b. They enhance the feeling of community in our neighborhoods. c. They have lost importance in this age of super-fast communications. d. They are merely sentimental symbols of a past era.

LIST: According to the interviewee, why have the drone strikes increased? Seleccione una: a. It's part of a strategy to instill fear in the Taliban. b. It's the best way to avoid civilian casualties. c. Using anything more than drones could provoke problems with Pakistan. d. Obama doesn't want to appear as aggressive as his predecessor.

LIST: What was the interviewee arguing for in his paper? Seleccione una: a. That new advances in therapy had done little or no good. b. That the accreditation system leans too heavily on scientific knowledge. c. That clinical psychology shouldn't have been partitioned off from general psychology. d. That advances in science could be beneficially applied to therapy.

LIST: What does the man say about the trip? Seleccione una: a. That the man takes some holidays. b. That the man leaves it till his holidays. c. That they should all stay for a week more. d. That the project resumes in Seville.

LIST: What does the speaker recommend? Seleccione una: a. Organizing tours through the world-class ski slopes and scenery where the famous cheese with holes can be eaten. b. Spending a few weeks under the ski slopes of Switzerland. c. Seeing and exploring a particle reactor in the company of the physicists who run it. d. Helping the Swiss government put the final touches to a huge underground nuclear reactor.

LIST: What advice is given to parents? Seleccione una: a. They should be aware of what their children do at night. b. They should teach their children to be aware of technology. c. They should learn about the technology their children are using. d. They should know that their own child could be a cyber bully.

LIST: What do both speakers say about drilling? Seleccione una: a. Only the Artillery does it. b. The men get points for doing it. c. It's causing the men to be taken too far. d. It's something the soldiers complain about.

LIST: Who is affected by the rule change? Seleccione una: a. People who work from home. b. Care workers with multiple clients. c. Civil servants and temporary workers. d. Workers who travel to a fixed place.

LIST: How did Shirley feel about going to the shack? Seleccione una: a. She didn't enjoy going with her brothers. b. She wanted to go. c. She looked forward to going. d. She didn't want to go.

LIST: Which procedure is asked for the most? Seleccione una: a. Narrower mouths. b. Broader noses. c. Leaner cheeks. d. Larger eyes.

LIST: What technology makes this device possible? Seleccione una: a. Computer Technology. b. Biotechnology. c. Artificial Intelligence. d. Medical Technology.

LIST: In which city did Mark live and grow up? Seleccione una: a. Montreal. b. Alberta. c. Calgary. d. Banff.

LIST: How are people from Edinburgh described by the woman? Seleccione una: a. Friendly. b. Lively. c. Reserved. d. Uptight.

LIST: What is the main topic of the excerpt? Seleccione una: a. The importance of a healthy diet. b. The health benefits of fasting. c. The benefits of proteins. d. The improvement of organs.

LIST:What is said about the 3% of patients in the research? Seleccione una: a. They thought about extreme pain. b. The thought about seeing a dentist. c. They thought about anxiety and stress. d. They thought about ending their lives.

LIST: What will happen to the people on death row? Seleccione una: a. They will be released after a time. b. They will commute to another prison. c. They will spend their life in prison. d. They will still be executed.

LIST: How did the school punish her for not dying her hair? Seleccione una: a. Other school children bullied her. b. She was physically punished. c. She was excluded from school trips. d. She wasn't invited to parties.

REA: Who built La Tour Bois-le-Prêtre? Seleccione una: a. A team of American Preservationists architects. b. It is not stated in the article.

REA: An article on the Taliban in Afghanistan: According to the text, which statement is true?. a. The medical aid workers were killed by religious fanatics. No sé.

REA: An editorial about unauthorized immigration in the USA: According to the author, unauthorized migrants keep dying because... Seleccione una: a. most Americans are opposed to a comprehensive immigration package. b. the majority of the Senate has voted against new immigration laws. c. legislators are focused on the elections and intimidated by radical opinions.

REA: An editorial about the International Monetary Fund: According to the author, the IMF should receive $250 billion… Seleccione una: a. it is developing expensive policy reforms within the Fund. b. it has recently faced unavoidable expenditures in Europe.

REA: A British woman's holiday experience Which statement is NOT true? Seleccione una: a. Mrs. Busby felt deceived by the travel agency. b. Mrs. Busby did not listen to the travel agent's advice. c. Mrs. Busby thought the holiday was too expensive.

REA: An incident at a British airport The two women... Seleccione una: a. attempted to disguise a corpse as a sleeping old man. b. didn't inform anyone when their elderly relative died at the airport. c. tried to bring a dead relative from Germany into Britain. d. discovered at the check-in that their elderly relative had died.

REA: About the scientist James Lovelock Which of the following is true about the scientist James Lovelock? Seleccione una: a. His Gaia theory suggests that Darwin's theory has flaws. b. He contributed to the base of modern climate science. c. He still struggles to convince sceptics about his theories. d. He proved how toxic particles destroy the ozone layer.

REA: The following is a news report from a UK newspaper: School authorities began to have suspicions... Seleccione una: a. when the suspect was being questioned by police. b. while employees were undertaking regular monitoring of food. c. after the police conducted tests on the soup. d. after some of the children complained about the taste of the soup.

REA: The following news report is from a British newspaper: Which of the following is true? Seleccione una: a. Railton was punished for driving too slowly along a country lane. b. Railton thinks his driving ban could have positive results. c.Railton will take up cycling for the next six months. d. Railton feels that the verdict and the fine are clearly unfair.

REA: An article about implementing shorter workweeks in the USA: According to the text, shorter workweeks... Seleccione una: a. negatively affect most workers' health insurance plans. b. can be positive in terms of reconciling work and family life. c. are a consolidated corporate practice in the USA. d. might be financially devastating for many families' well-being.

REA: An article about a recent study on endangered languages: According to the text... Seleccione una: a. by 2100, 50% of the world's languages will remain. b. endangered languages are spoken mainly in Alaska and Australia. c. scientists have already discovered all of the world's species. d. some native inhabitants know more about certain species than scientists.

REA: An article about giving vaginal birth after cesarean section: Regarding vaginal birth after cesarean, the text says that... Seleccione una: a. the efficacy of the new guidelines is not questioned. b. doctors reject it to avoid possible legal and medical risks. c. some experts have issued new guidelines to warn against it. d.recent studies have proved that it is dangerous for women.

REA: Some interesting medical research about walking: According to the study, walking is... Seleccione una: a. especially beneficial for people living in urban areas. b. most beneficial when long distances are covered. c. useless unless you walk at least nine miles a week. d. an effective way to fight against certain illnesses.

REA: A famous writer talks about a speech he gave on his birthday: What happened at the end of the talk? Seleccione una: a. The writer was given a present by the manager of the event. b. The audience rushed onto the stage to get an autograph. c. There was a bomb threat and the room had to be evacuated. d. An object on the stage caught fire and the manager put it out.