PREPARATION OF INTERNATIONAL EXAMS 7MO
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Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence, paying attention to common collocations and idioms. It's important to __________ when you're learning a new language ; progress takes time and effort. * a. keep your chin up. a. keep your chin up. b. keep your word. c. keep your fingers crossed. d. keep an eye on. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence in a professional context. One of my greatest strengths is my ability to __________ well under pressure. a. break down. b. perform. c. give up. d. crack up. Choose the best transition word or phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence or paragraph. The city council decided to approve the new building project. __________, many residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and noise pollution. a. similary. b.consequently. c.On the other hand. d.In addition. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: Despite facing numerous obstacles, her __________ determination allowed her to achieve her goals. a. unwavering. b. sporadic. c. fleeting. d. hesitant. the best word to complete the sentence: After weeks of intense negotiations, the two companies finally reached a __________ on the terms of the merger. a. debate. b. conflict. c. discrepancy. d. consensus. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence, paying attention to common collocations and idioms. The politician was accused of trying to __________ the truth about the scandal. a. the beans. b. break the ice. c. bite the bullet. d. sweep under the rug. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence, paying attention to common collocations and idioms. After a long and challenging day, all she wanted to do was __________ and relax. a. hit the hay. b. hit the books. c. hit the roof. d. hit the road sweep under the rug. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence related to presenting an argument. Opponents of the new policy __________ that it will lead to increased costs for consumers. a. imply. b. allude. c. contend. d. infer. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence or thought, suitable for a brief description or discussion. In a one-minute discussion, I'd like to __________ the advantages and disadvantages of online learning. a. dwell on. b. go into detail. c. touch upon. d. brush off. An article in a health magazine is titled "Boost Your Energy Naturally: 7 Simple Habits." What is the writer's main purpose with this article? *. a. To complain about a health problem. b. To inform and give practical advice on improving health. c. To describe the history of energy drinks. d. To persuade readers to buy a specific product. Choose the best transition word or phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence or paragraph. Studying abroad can be an enriching experience. __________, it allows students to immerse themselves in a new culture and develop valuable life skills. a. For instance. b. Therefore. c. In conclusion. d. Meanwhile. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: The new policy aims to __________ the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. a. intensify. b. exacerbate. c. amplify. d. mitigate. Choose the correct option to answer the following question: What is a defining characteristic of informal letters or emails?. a. They utilize a casual language and personal tone. b. They must always adhere to a strict, pre-defined format. c. They are primarily used for official business matters. . They are typically addressed to respected institutions. What is a main purpose of writing a story? *. a. To engage the reader's interest and tell a coherent narrative. b. To give detailed instructions for a complex task. c. To formally address a public institution with a complaint. d. To provide an objective report of news events. Choose the best transition word or phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence or paragraph. The company invested heavily in new technology. __________, their productivity significantly increased. *. a. For example. b. Likewise. c. Nevertheless. d. As a result. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence in a professional context. During the interview, the manager asked me to __________ my relevant work experience. a. get away with. b. elaborate on. c. turn down. d. put up with. Choose the sentence that uses commas correctly to separate items in a list. a. For the picnic we need sandwiches crisps fruit and juice. b. For the picnic, we need sandwiches, crisps, fruit, and juice. c. For the picnic, we need sandwiches crisps, fruit, and juice. d. For the picnic we need sandwiches, crisps, fruit and juice. You are reading a magazine article titled "Discover the Hidden Gems of Scotland." Which of the following would you most likely find in this article?. a. Descriptions of places to visit, cultural insights, and travel tips. b. A list of all the train schedules in Scotland. c. Only financial reports from Scottish companies. d. Recipes for traditional Scottish dishes. Which of the following best describes the primary purpose of an advertisement?. a. To provide an in-depth analysis of a product's history. b. To serve as a legal document for business transactions. c. To call the attention of the public to products, services, or offers. d. To entertain a specific group of individuals with long narratives. Choose the best transition word or phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence or paragraph. Exercising regularly has numerous health benefits. __________, it can improve mood and reduce stress levels. a. In contrast. b. Despite this. c. However. d. Furthermore. Choose the best option to answer the following question: What is true regarding the structure of informal letters or emails?. a. Their format is determined by the recipient's professional status. b. They are typically longer than formal letters. c. They do not have to follow any specific pattern or format. d. They strictly follow specific patterns and conventions. When quickly scanning a magazine article to understand its main point, which part should you usually look at first?. a. The very last paragraph of the article. b. The author's biography. c. The main headline and any subheadings. d. The small print at the bottom of the page. Choose the best word to complete the following sentence: The new policy aims to ____ the impact of climate change on vulnerable communities. a. exacerbate. b. mitigate. c. intensify. d. amplify. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence in a professional context. I'm excited about this opportunity to ____ my skills and contribute to your team. a. brush up on. b. take after. c. call off. d. put into practice. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence or thought, suitable for a brief description or discussion. When describing a complex issue briefly, it's helpful to ____ the main points. a. elaborate on. b. summarize. c. digress from. d. gloss over. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence, paying attention to common collocations and idioms. It's important to ____ when you're learning a new language; progress takes time and effort. a. keep an eye on. b. keep your word. c. keep your fingers crossed. d. keep your chin up. Formal and informal languages have different functions, what is a key factor that influences a writer's style?. a. The length of the written document. b. The writer's favorite color. c. The intended audience and purpose of the writing. d. The time of day the writing occurs. Which sentence correctly uses an apostrophe to show possession? *. a. The students books' were on the table. b. The students books were on the table. c. The students's books were on the table. d. The student's books were on the table. Choose the best word to complete the sentence: After weeks of intense negotiations, the two companies finally reached a ____ on the terms of the merger. a. debate. b. discrepancy. c. consensus. d. conflict. When writing a formal letter to a company to apply for a job, which of the following phrases is the most appropriate way to end your letter before your signature?. a. See ya later,. b. Looking forward to hearing from you soon. c. Yours faithfully,. d. Cheers,. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence or thought, suitable for a brief description or discussion. To make your description more engaging, try to use vivid language that helps the listener to ____. a. tune out. b. get off topic. c. lose track. d. visualize. You are writing a formal email to a person whose name you know (e.g., your new manager, a professor). Which is the most appropriate way to start your email?. a. Dear Mr. Smith,. b.To whom it may concern,. c.Hey John,. d.Hi there,. What is the most common primary purpose of a magazine article?. a. To publish academic research papers. b. To offer detailed information, entertainment, or advice on specific topics. c. To provide very short news updates. d. To tell a fictional story for children. Choose the best transition word or phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence or paragraph. The city council decided to approve the new building project. ____, many residents expressed concerns about increased traffic and noise pollution. a. On the other hand. b. Consequently. c. In addition. d. Similarly. After reading the main findings in a report, what kind of section would you typically expect to find next?. a. A section filled with casual conversations. b. A conclusion summarizing the key points and possibly recommendations. c. A personal diary entry from the author. d. A list of funny jokes. Choose the correct option to answer the following question: When is it most appropriate to use a formal writing style?. a. When writing a casual email to a friend. b. When addressing a respected institution or individual. c. When communicating with close family members. d. When expressing personal feelings in a diary. Choose the best answer for the following question: What is the main characteristic of a review?. a. It is a factual report free of any personal bias. B. It serves as a legal document for official declarations. c. It expresses a personal opinion about something the writer has experienced. d. It primarily focuses on historical events and their impact. What is the primary purpose of a typical report?. a. To express personal opinions without evidence. b. To entertain the reader with a fictional story. c. To present factual information, analysis, or findings on a specific topic. d. To write a poem about an event. Choose the best transition word or phrase to connect the ideas in the sentence or paragraph. Studying abroad can be an enriching experience. ____, it allows students to immerse themselves in a new culture and develop valuable life skills. a. Meanwhile. b. Therefore. c. For instance. d. In conclusion. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence related to presenting an argument. To strengthen your argument, it's important to provide ____ evidence. a. compelling. b. anecdotal. c. vague. d. unsubstantiated. Choose the best option to answer the following question: What is a common characteristic of a blog post?. a. It is primarily intended for official business communication. b. It is usually a lengthy, in-depth research paper. c. It often shares personal thoughts and opinions in a conversational style. d. It strictly follows a formal academic structure. What is a common characteristic of advertisements regarding their length?. a. They are generally restricted to a 50-word limit. b. They typically have no word limit. c. They are usually several pages long. d. They are limited only by the space available in a book. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence related to presenting an argument. While I understand your point, I must __________ with your conclusion regarding the longterm impact. a.concur. b.dissent. c.comply. d.agree. Which of the following is least likely to be found in a typical blog post?. a. A friendly and informal tone. b. Direct interaction with readers through comments. c. Extremely technical jargon without explanation. d. Personal experiences and anecdotes. Choose the best word or phrase to complete the sentence in a professional context. When introducing yourself to a new colleague, it's polite to __________ them warmly. a.look down on. b. shake hands with. c.pick on. d.make fun of. Choose the correct answer for the following question: Why are "matching extracts to prompt" questions considered challenging?. Because they involve analyzing and linking detailed information from audio and text. Because they require fast reading skills. Because they focus only on vocabulary memorization. Because they demand strong writing abilities. According to the following script, choose the correct alternative: Interviewer: So, Charlie. Tell us how you got into basketball. Charlie: Well, when I was growing up, I was alwasy a lot taller than all my classmates and everyone used to say, "Oh, you are going to be a basketball player!". At the timenone of us really took the ideaseriously, and I was more interested in computer games than sports. Then, we played a match in our school sports lesson and my teacher asked me if I'd like to join the team because he thought I might be quiet successful. It carried on from there, really. Charlie became a basketball player because: He had to study a lot. He wasn't very good at other sports. His teacher thought he would be good at it. His friends encouraged him to do it. Read the following paragraph, choose the best option to complete the statement: "Just imagine a day without paper", reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds, "You almost certainly see our products everyday". And they're right. But in most industrial countries, people are so accustomed to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or for providing with the daily news - that its _________ in their daily lives passes largely unoticed. operation. role. task. service. Complete the statemen with the best option: The gang robbed three banks in the same city and all at about the same time. Not ___________, they were caught by the police during the fourth attemp . surprisingly. unsurprisingly. surprise. Complete the statemen with the best option: The Sultan spent over fifty million dollars making the city's main hotel the most ___________ in the country. luxuriate. luxury. luxurious. luxuriousness. Read the following paragraph, choose the best option to complete the statement: "Just imagine a day without paper", reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds, "You almost certainly see our products everyday". And they're right. But in most industrial countries, people are so accustomed to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or for ___________ with the daily news - that its role in their daily lives passes largely unoticed. providing. delivering. giving. contributing. Complete the following sentence with the correct alternative: I'll ___________ his number in the phone book. look up. break up. turn up. come out. Choose the correct option to identify the error in the following statement: Elizabeth and I had fun. We talked during three hours this morning. during. talked. had. this morning. Find the error in the following statement: He is the one which has the blue tie on. which. has. one. the. What is an effective strategy for answering matching-extract listening questions?. Memorizing the answer options without reviewing the questions. Focusing only on the speaker's tone and intonation. Listening to the full audio first before reading the questions. Identifying key words in both questions and answers before listening. Choose the correct answer to the following question: What is the main purpose of "matching extracts to prompt" questions in listening tests?. To test grammar and vocabulary knowledge. To measure reading speed and comprehension. To evaluate the examinee's skill in connecting information from two different sets. To assess the examinee's ability to speak fluently. However, there is a problem: hemp is illegal in many countries of the world. This plant, so useful for fibre, rope, oil, fuel and textiles, is a species of cannabis, related to the plant from which marijuana is produced. In the late 1930s, a movement to ban the drug marijuana began to gather force, resulting in the eventual banning of the cultivation not only of the plant used to produce the drug, but also of the commercial fibre-producing hemp plant. Although both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp in large quantities on their own land, any American growing the plant today would soon find himself in prison -- despite the fact that marijuana cannot be produced from the hemp plant, since it contains almost no THC (the active ingredient in the drug). What drug can be obtained from a relative of hemp?. Heroin. Amphetamine. Marijuana. Cocaine. Recording information from lectures or texts. Recording comments, questions, or thoughts about this information. Summarizing the main ideas in your notes. The suggestions above, correspond to: The Outlining Method. The Charting Method. The Cornell Method. The Sentence Method. Complete the statemen with the best option: Sabrina is only my half sister because we have ___________ mothers. different. differentiate. difference. differ. Hemp has been cultivated by many cultures for thousands of years. It produces fibre which can be made into paper, fuel, oils, textiles, food, and rope. For centuries, it was essential to the economies of many countries because it was used to make the ropes and cables used on sailing ships; colonial expansion and the establishment of a world-wide trading network would not have been feasible without hemp. Nowadays, ships' cables are usually made from wire or synthetic fibres, but scientists are now suggesting that the cultivation of hemp should be revived for the production of paper and pulp. According to its proponents, four times as much paper can be produced from land using hemp rather than trees, and many environmentalists believe that the large-scale cultivation of hemp could reduce the pressure on Canada's forests. What equipment on a ship was made from hemp?. Life rafts. Engine Fuel. Waterproof cloth. Ropes. Choose the correct option to express the same meaning for the following statement: Skiing is not as dangerous as kitesurfing. Kitesurfing is safer than skiing. Skiing is less dangerous than kitesurfing. Skiing is more dangerous than kitesurfing. Skiing is not safer than kitesurfing. Read the following paragraph, choose the best option to complete the statement: "Just imagine a day without paper", reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds, "You almost certainly see our products everyday". And they're right. But in most industrial countries, people are so __________ to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or for providing with the daily news - that its role in their daily lives passes largely unoticed. familiar. accustomed. conscious. acquainted. According to the following script, choose the correct alternative: Interviewer: Ben, you can speak an amazing ten foreign languages! It must be really easy for you! Ben: There are some things I don't really have problems with. Vocabulary just stays in my head for some reason. But I have to make an effort to get my message across to people in conversations. My accents aren't the best, and sometimes people find it hard to understand what I'm saying. People think grammar is really difficult. It can be, but there are simple tricks to help you remember the rules. What does Ben think is hard about learning a foreign language?: Making people understand him. Paying attention to specific structures. Remembering new words. Learning the grammar. Choose the best answer. How do multiple-choice questions benefit large-scale testing. They provide consistent and efficient scoring for many examinees. They measure higher-order thinking skills better than essays. They eliminate the need for careful question design. They allow test-takers to express opinions freely. Every second, one hectare of the world's rainforest is destroyed. That's equivalent to two football fields. An area the size of New York City is lost every day. In a year, that adds up to 31 million hectares -- more than the land area of Poland. This alarming rate of destruction has serious consequences for the environment; scientists estimate, for example, that 137 species of plant, insect or animal become extinct every day due to logging. In British Columbia, where, since 1990, thirteen rainforest valleys have been clearcut, 142 species of salmon have already become extinct, and the habitats of grizzly bears, wolves and many other creatures are threatened. Logging, however, provides jobs, profits, taxes for the govenment and cheap products of all kinds for consumers, so the government is reluctant to restrict or control it. How many species of salmon have become extinct in BC?. 142. 27. 31. 137. In recent years, two major movements for legalization have been gathering strength. One group of activists believes that ALL cannabis should be legal -- both the hemp plant and the marijuana plant -- and that the use of the drug marijuana should not be an offense. They argue that marijuana is not dangerous or addictive, and that it is used by large numbers of people who are not criminals but productive members of society. They also point out that marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. The other legalization movement is concerned only with the hemp plant used to produce fibre; this group wants to make it legal to cultivate the plant and sell the fibre for paper and pulp production. This second group has had a major triumph recently: in 1997, Canada legalized the farming of hemp for fibre. For the first time since 1938, hundreds of farmers are planting this crop, and soon we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from this new source. Where was hemp farming recently legalized?. Singapore. Netherlands. Canada. USA. Much of Canada's forestry production goes towards making pulp and paper. According to the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, Canada supplies 34% of the world's wood pulp and 49% of its newsprint paper. If these paper products could be produced in some other way, Canadian forests could be preserved. Recently, a possible alternative way of producing paper has been suggested by agriculturalists and environmentalists: a plant called hemp. At this stage, the main idea for this paragraph is: Canada is a major supplier of paper and pulp. Canada produces a lot of hemp. Hemp is a kind of plant. Canadian forests are specially under threat. In recent years, two major movements for legalization have been gathering strength. One group of activists believes that ALL cannabis should be legal -- both the hemp plant and the marijuana plant -- and that the use of the drug marijuana should not be an offense. They argue that marijuana is not dangerous or addictive, and that it is used by large numbers of people who are not criminals but productive members of society. They also point out that marijuana is less toxic than alcohol or tobacco. The other legalization movement is concerned only with the hemp plant used to produce fibre; this group wants to make it legal to cultivate the plant and sell the fibre for paper and pulp production. This second group has had a major triumph recently: in 1997, Canada legalized the farming of hemp for fibre. For the first time since 1938, hundreds of farmers are planting this crop, and soon we can expect to see pulp and paper produced from this new source. (NOTE: This activity was written before 2018, when Canada legalized the sale of recreational marijuana.) At this stage, the main idea of this paragraph is: Hemp was made illegal in 1938. Marijuana is not a dangerous drug. Recently, many people have been working to legalize hemp. Hemp should be illegal because it is dangerous. Choose the best answer: What is an effective strategy for answering matching-extract listening questions?. Identifying key words in both questions and answers before listening. Memorizing the answer options without reviewing the questions. Listening to the full audio first before reading the questions. Focusing only on the speaker's tone and intonation. Choose the correct answer for the following question: What is one effective way to improve performance in matching extracts tasks?. Memorizing long lists of vocabulary without context. Practicing regularly to enhance listening and matching skills. Avoiding practice to prevent fatigue. Focusing only on reading comprehension. According to the following script, choose the best option: Student 1: Sorry. Sorry, excuse me. I'm just … just coming to sit over here. Phew. Hey. How's it going? So, what have I missed? Student 2: Nothing. He just started around five minutes ago. Student 1: Did he say anything about the mid-term? Student 2: What? Student 1: About the mid-term tests. Did he say anything about when he was going to hand them back? Student 2: He's almost finished marking them, he said. We get them next Tuesday. Student 1: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. When do we get them? Student 2: Tuesday. Next Tuesday. Student 1: OK. Got it. Sorry. What page are we meant to be on? Student 2: Page 34. Student 1: Page … 34. Oh, wait. I don't have my textbook. Can I … share with you? Wow. This is hard stuff. Student 2: Mmm. Student 1: What does SEO mean? Student 2: What? Student 1: SEO. This is all about SEO but he hasn't said what it means. Student 2: Search engine optimisation. How to appear on internet searches. Student 1: Internet searches. Right. Right. OK. Student 2: He said what it meant. Student 1: What? Student 2: He explained it before you got here. Student 1: Oh. Right. OK. Student 2: Can you be quiet? I'm trying to listen to the lecture. Student 1: So am I. Sorry. Sorry, one more question. What does this have to do with the American Revolution? Student 2: What? Student 1: I don't get it. Why is he talking about search engines in a course on the American Revolution? Student 2: What are you talking about? This is a class on software engineering. Student 1: You mean, it's not Early American History? Student 2: You're in the wrong class. Student 1: Oh, wow. Now it all makes sense. I'm so sorry. Student 2: It's fine. Student 1: Here, I'll just … excuse me. I'm in the wrong class. Excuse me. Thanks. Sorry. The boy shares his textbook with the girl. The teacher will hand back the tests next Tuesday. The class started fifteen minutes ago. The teacher is going on about the German engines. According to the following script, choose the best option: Student 1: Sorry. Sorry, excuse me. I'm just … just coming to sit over here. Phew. Hey. How's it going? So, what have I missed? Student 2: Nothing. He just started around five minutes ago. Student 1: Did he say anything about the mid-term? Student 2: What? Student 1: About the mid-term tests. Did he say anything about when he was going to hand them back? Student 2: He's almost finished marking them, he said. We get them next Tuesday. Student 1: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. When do we get them? Student 2: Tuesday. Next Tuesday. Student 1: OK. Got it. Sorry. What page are we meant to be on? Student 2: Page 34. Student 1: Page … 34. Oh, wait. I don't have my textbook. Can I … share with you? Wow. This is hard stuff. Student 2: Mmm. Student 1: What does SEO mean? Student 2: What? Student 1: SEO. This is all about SEO but he hasn't said what it means. Student 2: Search engine optimisation. How to appear on internet searches. Student 1: Internet searches. Right. Right. OK. Student 2: He said what it meant. Student 1: What? Student 2: He explained it before you got here. Student 1: Oh. Right. OK. Student 2: Can you be quiet? I'm trying to listen to the lecture. Student 1: So am I. Sorry. Sorry, one more question. What does this have to do with the American Revolution? Student 2: What? Student 1: I don't get it. Why is he talking about search engines in a course on the American Revolution? Student 2: What are you talking about? This is a class on software engineering. Student 1: You mean, it's not Early American History? Student 2: You're in the wrong class. Student 1: Oh, wow. Now it all makes sense. I'm so sorry. Student 2: It's fine. Student 1: Here, I'll just … excuse me. I'm in the wrong class. Excuse me. Thanks. Sorry. The teacher is going on about the German engines. The teacher will hand back the tests next Thursday. The boy shares his textbook with the girl. The class started five minutes ago. Complete the following sentence with the correct alternative: I'm self-employed now. I'm going to ___________ my own office. wake up. call off. look after. set up. However, there is a problem: hemp is illegal in many countries of the world. This plant, so useful for fibre, rope, oil, fuel and textiles, is a species of cannabis, related to the plant from which marijuana is produced. In the late 1930s, a movement to ban the drug marijuana began to gather force, resulting in the eventual banning of the cultivation not only of the plant used to produce the drug, but also of the commercial fibre-producing hemp plant. Although both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp in large quantities on their own land, any American growing the plant today would soon find himself in prison -- despite the fact that marijuana cannot be produced from the hemp plant, since it contains almost no THC (the active ingredient in the drug). At this stage, the main idea of this paragraph is: Hemp is used to produce drugs. Many famous people used to grow hemp. Hemp is useful for producing many things. It is illegal to grow hemp. Much of Canada's forestry production goes towards making pulp and paper. According to the Canadian Pulp and Paper Association, Canada supplies 34% of the world's wood pulp and 49% of its newsprint paper. If these paper products could be produced in some other way, Canadian forests could be preserved. Recently, a possible alternative way of producing paper has been suggested by agriculturalists and environmentalists: a plant called hemp. How much of the world's newsprint paper is supplied by Canada?. 34%. 49%. 31%. 19%. Choose the correct option to express the same meaning for the following statement: Their father was given his first pony by his grandmother. Their father was suppossed to give their grandmother the first pony. Their grandfather gave the first pony to her. Their grandmother's father gives her her first pony. Their father's grandmother gave him his first pony. Choose the correct answer for the following question: What is a key advantage of multiple-choice questions in assessments?. They require lengthy written responses. They allow for subjective and creative answers. They are difficult to design effectively. They are quick to score and reduce grading bias. "It is a perfect format for chronological information as it contains columns and labels. It determines categories and helps when the students need to track conversations or dialogues because it reduces the quantity of writing. It is quite useful when the content is heavy and presented fast (as in an exam)" This information corresponds to: The Mapping Method. The Cornell Method. The Sentence Method. The Charting Method. Complete the statemen with the best option: The Sultan spent over fifty million dollars making the city's main hotel the most ___________ in the country. luxuriousness. luxurious. luxury. luxuriate. Complete the following statement with the correct alternative: They say a plane ____________ from O'Hare Airport in Chicago every four seconds. It must be a very busy airport!. goes with. gets up. takes off. gets in. Read the following paragraph, choose the best option to complete the statement: "Just imagine a day without paper", reads one advertisement for a Finnish paper company. It adds, "You almost ________ see our products everyday". And they're right. But in most industrial countries, people are so accustomed to paper - whether it's for holding their groceries, for drying their hands or for providing with the daily news - that its role in their daily lives passes largely unoticed. certainly. absolutely. obviously. positively. However, there is a problem: hemp is illegal in many countries of the world. This plant, so useful for fibre, rope, oil, fuel and textiles, is a species of cannabis, related to the plant from which marijuana is produced. In the late 1930s, a movement to ban the drug marijuana began to gather force, resulting in the eventual banning of the cultivation not only of the plant used to produce the drug, but also of the commercial fibre-producing hemp plant. Although both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp in large quantities on their own land, any American growing the plant today would soon find himself in prison -- despite the fact that marijuana cannot be produced from the hemp plant, since it contains almost no THC (the active ingredient in the drug). What drug can be obtained from a relative of hemp?. Amphetamine. Cocaine. Marijuana. Heroin. However, there is a problem: hemp is illegal in many countries of the world. This plant, so useful for fibre, rope, oil, fuel and textiles, is a species of cannabis, related to the plant from which marijuana is produced. In the late 1930s, a movement to ban the drug marijuana began to gather force, resulting in the eventual banning of the cultivation not only of the plant used to produce the drug, but also of the commercial fibre-producing hemp plant. Although both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp in large quantities on their own land, any American growing the plant today would soon find himself in prison -- despite the fact that marijuana cannot be produced from the hemp plant, since it contains almost no THC (the active ingredient in the drug). At this stage, the main idea of this paragraph is: Hemp is useful for producing many things. It is illegal to grow hemp. Hemp is used to produce drugs. Many famous people used to grow hemp. According to the following script, choose the best option: Student 1: Sorry. Sorry, excuse me. I'm just … just coming to sit over here. Phew. Hey. How's it going? So, what have I missed? Student 2: Nothing. He just started around five minutes ago. Student 1: Did he say anything about the mid-term? Student 2: What? Student 1: About the mid-term tests. Did he say anything about when he was going to hand them back? Student 2: He's almost finished marking them, he said. We get them next Tuesday. Student 1: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. When do we get them? Student 2: Tuesday. Next Tuesday. Student 1: OK. Got it. Sorry. What page are we meant to be on? Student 2: Page 34. Student 1: Page … 34. Oh, wait. I don't have my textbook. Can I … share with you? Wow. This is hard stuff. Student 2: Mmm. Student 1: What does SEO mean? Student 2: What? Student 1: SEO. This is all about SEO but he hasn't said what it means. Student 2: Search engine optimisation. How to appear on internet searches. Student 1: Internet searches. Right. Right. OK. Student 2: He said what it meant. Student 1: What? Student 2: He explained it before you got here. Student 1: Oh. Right. OK. Student 2: Can you be quiet? I'm trying to listen to the lecture. Student 1: So am I. Sorry. Sorry, one more question. What does this have to do with the American Revolution? Student 2: What? Student 1: I don't get it. Why is he talking about search engines in a course on the American Revolution? Student 2: What are you talking about? This is a class on software engineering. Student 1: You mean, it's not Early American History? Student 2: You're in the wrong class. Student 1: Oh, wow. Now it all makes sense. I'm so sorry. Student 2: It's fine. Student 1: Here, I'll just … excuse me. I'm in the wrong class. Excuse me. Thanks. Sorry. The boy shares his textbook with the girl. The teacher is going on about search engines. The class started fifteen minutes ago. The teacher will hand back the tests next Wednesday. According to the following script, choose the best option: Student 1: Sorry. Sorry, excuse me. I'm just … just coming to sit over here. Phew. Hey. How's it going? So, what have I missed? Student 2: Nothing. He just started around five minutes ago. Student 1: Did he say anything about the mid-term? Student 2: What? Student 1: About the mid-term tests. Did he say anything about when he was going to hand them back? Student 2: He's almost finished marking them, he said. We get them next Tuesday. Student 1: I'm sorry, I didn't catch that. When do we get them? Student 2: Tuesday. Next Tuesday. Student 1: OK. Got it. Sorry. What page are we meant to be on? Student 2: Page 34. Student 1: Page … 34. Oh, wait. I don't have my textbook. Can I … share with you? Wow. This is hard stuff. Student 2: Mmm. Student 1: What does SEO mean? Student 2: What? Student 1: SEO. This is all about SEO but he hasn't said what it means. Student 2: Search engine optimisation. How to appear on internet searches. Student 1: Internet searches. Right. Right. OK. Student 2: He said what it meant. Student 1: What? Student 2: He explained it before you got here. Student 1: Oh. Right. OK. Student 2: Can you be quiet? I'm trying to listen to the lecture. Student 1: So am I. Sorry. Sorry, one more question. What does this have to do with the American Revolution? Student 2: What? Student 1: I don't get it. Why is he talking about search engines in a course on the American Revolution? Student 2: What are you talking about? This is a class on software engineering. Student 1: You mean, it's not Early American History? Student 2: You're in the wrong class. Student 1: Oh, wow. Now it all makes sense. I'm so sorry. Student 2: It's fine. Student 1: Here, I'll just … excuse me. I'm in the wrong class. Excuse me. Thanks. Sorry. The teacher is going on about the German engines. The girl shares her textbook with the boy. The teacher will hand back the tests next Wednesday. The class started fifteen minutes ago. Every second, one hectare of the world's rainforest is destroyed. That's equivalent to two football fields. An area the size of New York City is lost every day. In a year, that adds up to 31 million hectares -- more than the land area of Poland. This alarming rate of destruction has serious consequences for the environment; scientists estimate, for example, that 137 species of plant, insect or animal become extinct every day due to logging. In British Columbia, where, since 1990, thirteen rainforest valleys have been clearcut, 142 species of salmon have already become extinct, and the habitats of grizzly bears, wolves and many other creatures are threatened. Logging, however, provides jobs, profits, taxes for the government and cheap products of all kinds for consumers, so the government is reluctant to restrict or control it. At this stage, the main idea of the paragraph is: Logging is destroying the rainforests. Governments make money from logging. Scientists are worried about New York City. Salmon are an endangered species. Hemp has been cultivated by many cultures for thousands of years. It produces fibre which can be made into paper, fuel, oils, textiles, food, and rope. For centuries, it was essential to the economies of many countries because it was used to make the ropes and cables used on sailing ships; colonial expansion and the establishment of a world-wide trading network would not have been feasible without hemp. Nowadays, ships' cables are usually made from wire or synthetic fibres, but scientists are now suggesting that the cultivation of hemp should be revived for the production of paper and pulp. According to its proponents, four times as much paper can be produced from land using hemp rather than trees, and many environmentalists believe that the large-scale cultivation of hemp could reduce the pressure on Canada's forests. At this stage, the main idea of this paragraph is: Hemp is essential for building large ships. Paper could be made from hemp instead of trees. Hemp has been cultivated throughout history. Hemp is useful for fuel. According to the following script, choose the correct alternative: Interviewer: How did you feel when you joined the band, Sally? Sally: Well, I thought I would feel nervous about playing my trumpet with other people who were probably better than me. I used to play on my own at home and I wondered if I would be OK in a group. Actually, I was surprised at hoe relaxed I was. Everyone was so friendly, and I soon became part of the band. Making mistakes didn't seem to matter and I started to look forward topractice sessions. How did Sally feel when she first joined the band?: She didn't cae about that. Curious about her team-working skills. Anxious about meeting new people. "This is a very organized system when it is done properly. It shows not only content but also relationships. It is easy to review when converting main points into questions, however, it can need accurate organization, the relationship can not follow a sequence and this can not be used if the topic is explained too fast". This information corresponds to: The Mapping Method. The Cornell Method. The Sentence Method. The Outlining Method. |