For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Doodling Is Good
The next time you are caught doodling, that is making unconscious or unfocused drawings 0 when you should be listening, declare that you are simply trying to boost your concentration.
Recent research suggests that, 9 than something to be frowned on, doodling should be actively encouraged because it improves our ability to pay attention. A study which compared 10 well people remembered details of a dull speech found that people who doodled throughout retained much more information than those trying to concentrate on listening.
Doodling, however, is not the same as daydreaming. It is quite common 11 people to start daydreaming when they are stuck in a boring lecture 12 listening to a tedious discussion, and then to pay little attention to what is 13 on around them. But the research suggests that doodling should no 14 be considered an unnecessary distraction. Not 15 is doodling sufficient to stop daydreaming without affecting our task performance, it may actually help keep us 16 track with a boring task.
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The Goulburn Valley
The Goulburn Valley is situated in the south-east corner of the Australian continent, in the state of Victoria. Because (1) the introduction of irrigation over a century ago, primary industry flourished, resulting (2) a multitude of orchards and market gardens. After World War II, migrants flocked to the area in search of work on the farms, and in many cases, establishing a property of their own. Unfortunately, the region has (3) a turn for the worse over the past decade. The irrigation water that was (4) plentiful has now been rationed, and many farmers have been forced (5) the land. The main source of water is from the Goulburn River, with several reservoirs located along its stretch to the mighty Murray River. Dam capacities have fallen to dangerous levels, resulting in some farmers having (6) inadequate supply of irrigation water. Despite the recent hardships, some farmers (7) continued to eke an existence out of the land. Many have become (8) ingenious, devising new ways to utilize water plus finding special niches to service the ever-changing urban needs. Perhaps the Goulburn Valley can return to its prosperous times again.
For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
Origins of Stonehenge
The British Isles is famous (1) … its many great monuments from the Neolithic and Bronze ages (2) … as tombs, stones, mounds, alignments etc. We need to look (3) … Stonehenge in a wider scope so (4) … to understand the monument’s mysterious history and living. It is known that stone rings were constructed by the people of the late Neolithic period around 3000BC. Stonehenge stands straight up in the British Isles and is extraordinary in (5) … ways.
The process of finding origins for Stonehenge and solving its mysteries is more astounding and interesting (6) … the monument itself. It was in the early medieval period (7) … the first pieces of literary and vivid evidence for Stonehenge was discovered. Many researchers tried desperately to uncover the mystery behind Stonehenge, many coming (8) … with their own theory of possible origins. Some archaeologists suggested Druids and Romans as possible origins but some claimed Egyptians and Mycenaean are more possible deductions.
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GAP 1 (FOR) … The British Isles is famous for its many great monuments from the Neolithic and Bronze ages …
FAMOUS + FOR => ADJECTIVE + PREPOSITION
FAMOUS FOR sth => known about by many people.
Common Errors:
Scotland is famous from its whisky. X
Scotland is famous for its whisky. V FAMOUS + FOR!
GAP 2 (SUCH) … Neolithic and Bronze ages such as tombs, stones, mounds, alignments etc. We need to look …
SUCH + AS => FIXED PHRASE
SUCH AS => used to introduce an example or series of examples.
Common Errors:
Chris has many hobbies, such like football, basketball, and running. X
Chris has many hobbies, such as football, basketball, and running. V COMMA + SUCH AS + SERIES OF EXAMPLES!
GAP 3 (AT) … alignments etc. We need to look at Stonehenge in a wider scope so as to understand the monument’s …
LOOK + AT => PHRASAL VERB
LOOK AT => to think about, consider or study something.
Other Phrasal Verbs:
LOOK UP => to improve.
LOOK INTO => to find out about something; to investigate.
LOOK FORWARD TO => to wait with pleasure for something.
GAP 4 (AS) … in a wider scope so as to understand the monument’s mysterious history and living …
SO AS TO => PURPOSE
SO AS TO => with the intention of doing something.
Common Errors:
She went early so as to she get good seats. X
She went early so that she could get good seats. V SO THAT + CLAUSE
She went early so as to get good seats. V SO AS TO + INFINITIVE
GAP 5 (MANY) … is extraordinary in many ways. The process of finding origins for Stonehenge and solving its …
MANY + WAYS => DETERMINER + NOUN
MANY => a large number of.
Common Errors:
There weren’t a lot of people at the meeting. X A LOT OF => AFFIRMATIVE SENTENCES
There weren’t many people at the meeting. V MANY => NEGATIVE SENTENCES and QUESTIONS
GAP 6 (THAN) … more astounding and interesting than the monument itself. It was in the early medieval period …
MORE ASTAUNDING + THAN => THE COMPARATIVE + THAN => COMPARISON
THAN => (CONJUNCTION) used to introduce the second part of a comparison.
Common Errors:
I’m older from her. X
I’m older than her. V We use THAN when we compare two things!
GAP 7 (WHEN/THAT) … medieval period when the first pieces of literary and vivid evidence for Stonehenge …
WHEN => ADVERB
WHEN => at or during the time that something happens.
Common Errors:
Next week is as she must decide. X
Next week is when she must decide. V WHEN => the time or occasion at or in which!
GAP 8 (UP) … Stonehenge, many coming up with their own theory of possible origins. Some archaeologists …
COME UP WITH => PHRASAL VERB
COME UP WITH => to find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc.
Other Phrasal Verbs:
COME ROUND => to become conscious again.
COME OUT => to be published.
COME DOWN WITH => to get an illness.
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
Doodling Is Good
The next time you are caught doodling, that is making unconscious or unfocused drawings (1) _____ you should be listening, declare that you are simply trying to boost your concentration. Recent research suggests that, (2) ____ than something to be frowned on, doodling should be actively encouraged because it improves our ability to pay attention. A study which compared (3) ____ well people remembered details of a dull speech found that people who doodled throughout retained much more information than those trying to concentrate on listening.
Doodling, however, is not the same as daydreaming. It is quite common (4) ____ people to start daydreaming when they are stuck in a boring lecture (5) ____ listening to a tedious discussion, and then to pay little attention to what is (6) _____ on around them. But the research suggests that doodling should no (7) _____ be considered an unnecessary distraction. Not (8) _____ is doodling sufficient to stop daydreaming without affecting our task performance, it may actually help keep us (9) _____ track with a boring task.
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1 when
2 rather
3 how
4 for
5 or
6 going
7 longer
8 only
9 on
Use of English: Part 1
Read the text about the discovery of radioactivity. For gaps 1-9 choose the correct answer A-D.
The Discovery of Radioactivity
In 1896 the French physicist Antoine Henri Becquerel 1________ investigating uranium salts. He accidentally left a bit of uranium lying on some photographic plates – glass plates which were used in photography before film was 2________.
3________ the plates were wrapped in thick black paper to protect them from light, after some time Becquerel found out that they had been exposed, just as if they had been lying in the sun. He asked himself how this 4_________ happened. He repeated the experiment and finally 5________ to the conclusion that the uranium salt emitted unknown rays, similar 6________ X-rays, which could pass through thick black paper. In this way radioactivity 7________ discovered.
The story shows some important qualities of a scientist’s mind: the desire to understand why something happens the way it does, and the imagination which made Becquerel 8________ of a won the Nobel 9________ in Physics for his discovery.
| 1. A was | B had | C been | D had been |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2. A discovered | B invented | C observed | D found |
| 3. A Because | B When | C Although | D However |
| 4. A been | B was | C had | D has |
| 5. A came | B went | C made | D did |
| 6. A than | B like | C to | D with |
| 7. A — | B was | C had | D been |
| 8. A thought | B thinking | C to think | D think |
| 9. A Award | B Prize | C Reward | D Price |
- was
- invented
- although
- had
- came
- to
- was
- think
- prize
Alfred Nobel
When we hear the name Nobel, we immediately think of the Nobel Prizes. But Alfred Nobel, the of the awards, was also a great scientist and inventor.
Born in 1833 in Sweden, Nobel studied firs in Russia and then to the U S, where he studied mechanical Afterwards, he returned to Sweden to work with his father. Gradually, they made in explosives. Nobel out how to work safely with nitroglycerine, a very dangerous and explosive . His invention later became known dynamite. Nobel continued throughout his life to improvements in the field of explosives. He eventually owned Explosives factories around the world and became very wealthy.
Alfred Nobel was a man of great . When he left a wonderful gift to the world: the Nobel Prizes. Each year these prizes are to the scientist, inventors and other creative people for the great to the world.
- creator
- emigrated
- engineering
- advances
- figured
- substance
- as
- make
- numerous
- achievement
- awarded
- contribution
For questions 1 – 15, read the text below and decide which word A, B, C or D best fits each space. Mark your answers !n the answer boxes provided.
Does the moon affect your behaviour?
For thousands of years the moon has caught our (0) …………….. Although it can be seen during the day, it is associated (1) …………….. things that come out after (2) ……………… like werewolves and witches.
For thousands of years the moon has been considered to have magical (3) ……………… and it is still a symbol of the supernatural. Despite moonlandings in the (4) ……………… half of this century, the idea that the moon (5) ……………… our minds and bodies remains (6)……………… . American studies have reported more murders at full moon, more bleeding during surgery, a greater number of accidents and suicides, and more disturbed (7) ……………… in psychiatric hospitals. This (8) ……………… lunar influence has been called the “Transylvania effect”. In (9) ……………… there are at least two theories put (10) ……………… by scientists claiming to explain this effect.
(11) ……………… , Ivan Kelly of the University of Saskatchewan and James Rotton of Florida International University found that the “Transylvania effect” did not (12) ……………… exist at all. Furthermore, they (13) ……………… the “Transylvania effect” theories, saying they were scientifically incorrect. Kelly claims “moon moods” are probably (14) ……………… by psychological factors. “If you believe the moon affects you, you alter your behaviour accordingly. There is no magic (15) ……………… at all.”
0
A breath
B thoughts
C imagination
D minds
1
A for
B at
C to
D with
2
A night
B dark
C day
D light
3
A talents
B gifts
C powers
D strengths
4
A other
B second
C present
D nearer
5
A affects
B reacts
C adopts
D moves
6
A contemporary
B popular
C famous
D modern
7
A manners
B taste
C actions
D behaviour
8
A appearing
B plain
C open
D apparent
9
A time
B places
C fact
D order
10
A on
B away
C forward
D up
11
A However
B Moreover
C Otherwise
D Probably
12
A frequently
B hardly
C eventually
D actually
13
A sacked
B rejected
C dropped
D refused
14
A caused
B made
C invented
D thought
15
A involved
B concerned
C mixed
D included
- D
- B
- C
- B
- A
- B
- D
- D
- C
- C
- A
- D
- B
- A
- A
Use of English: Part 2
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Artificial Brain
Example: (0) WITH
A robot (0) ….WITH…………. an artificial brain is learning languages by stringing words and sentences together. Scientists in France have taught the robot to learn speech patterns and even to think before (1) …………………… speaks. Our brains process spoken words in real time and anticipate (2) …………………… is coming next, which allows us to hold meaningful conversations without pausing to stop and think. This is possible (3) …………………… of connections between parts of the brain. Scientists have incorporated an artificial version of this structure into their robot, (4) …………………… is designed to look like a three-year-old human. Their work could help researchers studying the brain by showing which pathways are important in processing language. But (5) …………………… importantly, it could help robots learn more efficiently.
(6) …………………… to one of the scientists, ‘At present, engineers are simply unable to program all the knowledge required in a robot, but we now know that the way robots acquire their knowledge of the world could (7) …………………… partially achieved through a learning process – in the same way (8) …………………… children.
- IT
- WHAT
- BECAUSE
- WHICH
- MORE / MOST
- ACCORDING
- BE
- AS
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Why are Overheard Calls So Annoying?
People are more distracted (0) BY mobile phone conversations than background chat in the same room, (1)_________ to a study at San Diego University.
The research also shows that an overheard phone conversation is significantly more memorable (2)_________ someone involuntarily listening in than if the conversation (3)_________ place between people in the same location.
Volunteers were asked to do anagram puzzles while, unknown (4)_________ them, researchers conducted a scripted conversation in the background, either between two people in the room or between someone on a mobile phone and an unknown caller.
Participants only heard the conversation once and were unaware (5)_________ the fact it was part of the study. Those (6)_________ overheard the one-sided conversation found it more distracting and annoying, and remembered more words from it.
A possible explanation is that we keep trying to figure out what is going on, becoming frustrated (7)_________ our failure to do so. (8)_________ knowing where the conversation is heading is what makes overheard cell-phone calls so irritating.
1 according
2 for / to
3 takes / took
4 to
5 of
6 who
7 by
8 Not
Use of English: Part 3
Tablet computers are growing in (0) ….POPULARITY…. . They generally weigh far less than laptops and are much more (1) ………………………….. for people on the move. Many (2) ………………………….. that are developed for tablets incorporate a pen-friendly user interface and/or the (3) ………………………….. to handwrite directly into a document. They are very (4) ………………………….. when it comes to viewing photo slideshows or movies, though reading (5) ………………………….. books on a tablet can be (6)……………..,depending on the screen display.
0 POPULAR
1 ACCESS
2 APPLY
3 ABLE
4 IMPRESS
5 ELECTRICITY
6 TRICK
- accessible
- appliances
- ability
- impressive
- electronic
- tricky
For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 SUBSTANTIAL
Technology in sport
In certain Olympic sports, there has been a (0)……………………… increase in speeds in recent Games. This has been particularly (1)……………… in cycling, for instance, leading to questions about how much of the vastly improved (2)……………… is the result of better training and fitter athletes, and how much of it is down to (3)…………… advances such as the use of lighter materials in bike manufacture.
Some would argue that the constant (4)…………… of sports technology is just as important as the ongoing improvements in training methods, making the sport more exciting for (5)…………… and spectators alike. For this to be fair, however, it assumes the (6)…………… of the new equipment to all the competing athletes, which for (7)…………… reasons is unlikely to be the case for some. In everyday situations a saving of just 0.01 seconds may sound (8)…………… , but in an Olympic context, where the result can be decided by thousandths of a second, it can make all the difference between winning and losing.
0 SUBSTANCE
1 NOTICE
2 PERFORM
3 EVOLVE
4 TECHNOLOGY
5 PARTICIPATE
6 AVAILABLE
7 ECONOMY
8 SIGNIFY
- accessible
- appliances
- ability
- impressive
- electronic
- tricky