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Complete Test #7

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PART 1
CAT QUESTIONS

🧐 During Part 1 of the DET, you will answer several question

types between 4-6 times each. The DET is a computer
adaptive test (CAT), which means that the difficulty of the
questions changes based on your performance.

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1. Read and Select 1:00

Select the real English words in this list

surthority inhypothesis globalization depreciation unnecessary operative

caution deadline conditional recycle frontier seasonal

mislead virtual ambition steer supervisor domodity

2. Read and Complete 3:00

Type the missing letters to complete the text below

A young man from a small provincial town, without independent

wealth, a powerful family conne_ _ _ _ _ _ or a unive_ _ _ _ _ education
mo_ _ _ to London in the la_ _ 1580’s and, in a remar_ _ _ _ _ short
amount of ti_ _, became the grea_ _ _ _ playwright not on_ _ of his age
b_ _ of all ti_ _. How did Shakespeare become Shakespeare?

3. Listen and Select 1:30

Select the real English words in this list

Click the speaker to listen to all 9 words

WORD 1 WORD 2 WORD 3

WORD 4 WORD 5 WORD 6

WORD 7 WORD 8 WORD 9

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4. Listen and Type 1:00

Type the statement that you hear

5. Read Aloud 0:20

Record yourself saying the statement below

Many technology companies have been involved in

controversies over privacy.

6. Read and Complete 3:00

Type the missing letters to complete the text below

Many papers you write in college will require you to include quotes
from one or mo_ _ sources. Even if y_ _ don’t ha_ _ to do it,
integ_ _ _ _ _ _ a few quotes in_ _ your wri_ _ _ _ can add life a_ _
persuasiveness to your argu_ _ _ _ _. The k_ _ is to use quo _ _ _ to
support a po_ _ _ you’re trying to make rather than just include them to
fill space.

7. Listen and Type 1:00

Type the statement that you hear

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8. Read and Select 1:00

Select the real English words in this list

efficiently embed taxation disconcealism whereby assignment

treasury sophisticate reabundanting collateral withhold tailor

trustee cautious unassuaged disconment deventory intraconveyment

9. Read Aloud 0:20

Record yourself saying the statement below

The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games takes place after

all sporting events have concluded.

10. Write About the Photo 1:00

Write one or more sentences that describe the image

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11. Write About the Photo 1:00

Write one or more sentences that describe the image

12. Write About the Photo 1:00

Write one or more sentences that describe the image

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13. Listen and Select 1:30

Select the real English words in this list

Click the speaker to listen to all 9 words

WORD 1 WORD 2 WORD 3

WORD 4 WORD 5 WORD 6

WORD 7 WORD 8 WORD 9

14. Listen and Type 1:00

Type the statement that you hear

15. Read Aloud 0:20

Record yourself saying the statement below

Ancient people used the positions of the stars to find the best
time to plant crops.

16. Read and Complete 3:00

Type the missing letters to complete the text below

Road bicycle racing is the cycle sports discipline of road cycling, held on
paved roads. Road racing i_ the most pop_ _ _ _ professional fo_ _ of
bicycle rac_ _ _, in te_ _ _ of numbers of compe_ _ _ _ _ _ , events, and
spect_ _ _ _ _. The most common compe _ _ _ _ _ _ format is the mass
start event, where riders start simul_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and race to set finish
point.

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17. Listen and Select 1:30

Select the real English words in this list

Click the speaker to listen to all 9 words

WORD 1 WORD 2 WORD 3

WORD 4 WORD 5 WORD 6

WORD 7 WORD 8 WORD 9

18. Listen and Type 1:00

Type the statement that you hear

19. Read and Select 1:00

Select the real English words in this list

reabundanting unassuaged disconment deventory clanner advisor

allegation amend prosecution legislature prescribe prosecutor

sharply battery temporarily poorly referendum disconcealism

20. Read Aloud 0:20

Record yourself saying the statement below

The Olympic Games is an important international event

featuring summer and winter sports.

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21. Listen and Select 1:30

Select the real English words in this list

Click the speaker to listen to all 9 words

WORD 1 WORD 2 WORD 3

WORD 4 WORD 5 WORD 6

WORD 7 WORD 8 WORD 9

22. Read and Select 1:00

Select the real English words in this list

quantify solar equip corruption commodity inetheract

expertise bliker dehastify unemployed quit treaty

disadvantage modest beneficial antiequit demadictable higack

23. Read and Complete 3:00

Type the missing letters to complete the text below

Political globalization is how institutions and countries can influence the

whole world. The United Nations i_ an example of globa_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
because most coun _ _ _ _ _ of the world are mem _ _ _ _ of its General
Assembly. This international organ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ can make countries
fol_ _ _ rules and apply econ _ _ _ _ sanctions to a country th_ _ doesn't.
This means the coun _ _ _ _ _ in the U.N will pun_ _ _ them by not talking
or tra _ _ _ _ with them so they don't benefit from globalization.

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24. Read and Select 1:00

Select the real English words in this list

payroll inetheract regulatory contingent statistics compliance

downward bliker legitimate competence dehastify antiequit

demadictable higack sacrifice populist capitalization basket

25. Listen and Type 1:00

Type the statement that you hear

26. Read Aloud 0:20

Record yourself saying the statement below

They say that in America anyone can become rich, but that’s
probably not true.

27. Listen and Select 1:30

Select the real English words in this list

Click the speaker to listen to all 9 words

WORD 1 WORD 2 WORD 3

WORD 4 WORD 5 WORD 6

WORD 7 WORD 8 WORD 9

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28. Read and Complete 3:00

Type the missing letters to complete the text below

Originally, the word skyscraper meant a tall sail on a sailing ship. Over
ti_ _, the word’s mea_ _ _ _ has cha_ _ _ _, and today it me_ _ _ a tall
buil_ _ _ _. Until the nineteenth cen_ _ _ _, buil_ _ _ _ _ taller than six
sto_ _ _ _ tall were not com_ _ _. Tall buildings ma_ _ of weak
mate_ _ _ _ _ would fall do_ _. In addition, peo _ _ _ did not like wal_ _ _ _
up many steps and running water could only be brought up to fifty feet
high.

29. Listen and Type 1:00

Type the statement that you hear

30. Read Aloud 0:20

Record yourself saying the statement below

In this presentation, I plan to talk about the importance of

music in modern society.

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PART 2
INTERACTIVE READING

🧐 On the Interactive Reading section of the exam, you have

to read two passages and answer 6 questions per passage.
Time limit: 7-8 minutes per passage

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Interactive Reading Passage 1 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 1: Complete the Sentences

Select the best option for each missing word

Looking at the rate of climate change and the disastrous

effects it is [#1] on the world, scientists are concerned that
we are [#2] too slowly. Many are now looking to
geoengineering — large-scale human interventions to [#3]
the world's climate — to counteract global warming. The
geoengineering [#4] range from the mundane to science
fiction but all come from the [#5] motivation: if we don't do
something now, it may be too [#6] to do anything.

#1: having, action, noise, affected, recent

#2: push, give, talks, tells, acting
#3: change, chance, choice, doing, lately
#4: chart, pattern, motive, basis, schemes
#5: same, offering, class, very, local
#6: easy, late, difficulty, surrounding, problem

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Interactive Reading Passage 1 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 2: Select the best sentence to fill in the blank

Select the best sentence to fill in the gap.

Looking at the rate of climate change and the disastrous

effects it is having on the world, scientists are concerned
that we are acting too slowly. Many are now looking to
geoengineering — large-scale human interventions to
change the world's climate — to counteract global warming.
The geoengineering schemes range from the mundane to
science fiction but all come from the same motivation: if we
don't do something now, it may be too late to do anything.

However, even though it offers the fastest solutions, many

governments are reluctant to use geoengineering schemes
because they are very expensive to set up.

1. Global warming has already begun in many parts of the world.

2. Geoengineering may be the fastest way to solve climate change.
3. Global warming will affect all corners of the Earth.
4. Geoengineering projects take a long time to set up.

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Interactive Reading Passage 1 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 3 & 4: Highlight the Answer

Highlight the answer to the two questions below

Looking at the rate of climate change and the disastrous

effects it is having on the world, scientists are concerned
that we are acting too slowly. Many are now looking to
geoengineering — large-scale human interventions to
change the world's climate — to counteract global warming.
The geoengineering schemes range from the mundane to
science fiction but all come from the same motivation: if we
don't do something now, it may be too late to do anything.
Geoengineering may be the fastest way to solve climate
change. However, even though it offers the fastest
solutions, many governments are reluctant to use
geoengineering schemes because they are very expensive
to set up.

Question 3: Why are some governments not keen on

geoengineering?

Question 4: What is the purpose of the geoengineering projects

discussed in the passage?

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Interactive Reading Passage 1 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 5: Identify the Idea

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage

Looking at the rate of climate change and the disastrous

effects it is having on the world, scientists are concerned
that we are acting too slowly. Many are now looking to
geoengineering — large-scale human interventions to
change the world's climate — to counteract global warming.
The geoengineering schemes range from the mundane to
science fiction but all come from the same motivation: if we
don't do something now, it may be too late to do anything.
Geoengineering may be the fastest way to solve climate
change. However, even though it offers the fastest
solutions, many governments are reluctant to use
geoengineering schemes because they are very expensive
to set up.

1. Geoengineering is the only solution to global warming.

2. Governments around the world are setting up geoengineering
projects.
3. Geoengineering is a low-cost and fast way to prevent global
warming.
4. One way to prevent global warming is to use geoengineering.

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Interactive Reading Passage 1 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 6: Title the Passage

Select the best title of the passage

Looking at the rate of climate change and the disastrous

effects it is having on the world, scientists are concerned
that we are acting too slowly. Many are now looking to
geoengineering — large-scale human interventions to
change the world's climate — to counteract global warming.
The geoengineering schemes range from the mundane to
science fiction but all come from the same motivation: if we
don't do something now, it may be too late to do anything.
Geoengineering may be the fastest way to solve climate
change. However, even though it offers the fastest
solutions, many governments are reluctant to use
geoengineering schemes because they are very expensive
to set up.

1. Geoengineers Needed!
2. The Case for Geoengineering
3. Global Warming is Here Now
4. Engineering Projects of the Future

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Interactive Reading Passage 2 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 1: Complete the Sentences

Select the best option for each missing word

Homelessness still remains a [#1] around the world. It is

difficult to [#2] how many people are homeless because the
number depends on how homelessness is [#3]. There are
street people–those who [#4] in bus stations, parks, and
other areas. Many of these [#5] are youthful runaways.
There are the so-called sheltered homeless–those who
sleep in government-supported shelters. While street
people are [#6] always single, the sheltered homeless
include [#7] families with children.

#1: situations, problem, stages, limits, portions

#2: effects, action, noise, affected, estimate
#3: defined, opened, thinking, met, around
#4: go, actions, sleep, empty, vain
#5: person, ideas, classes, people, opens
#6: about, above, upper, almost, when
#7: numerous, amounts, costly, fussy, actioned

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Interactive Reading Passage 2 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 2: Select the best sentence to fill in the blank

Select the best sentence to fill in the gap.

Homelessness still remains a problem around the world. It

is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless
because the number depends on how homelessness is
defined. There are street people–those who sleep in bus
stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are
youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered
homeless–those who sleep in government-supported
shelters. While street people are almost always single, the
sheltered homeless include numerous families with
children.

However, these politicians cannot agree on the best

solutions for this problem.

1. Politicians from all political parties agree that homelessness is a

major problem.
2. Different political parties agree on the best solutions for this
problem.
3. There are many large charities which can help homeless people.
4. Homeless shelters are places where people without homes can
stay temporarily.

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Interactive Reading Passage 2 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 3 & 4: Highlight the Answer

Highlight the answer to the two questions below

Homelessness still remains a problem around the world. It

is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless
because the number depends on how homelessness is
defined. There are street people–those who sleep in bus
stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are
youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered
homeless–those who sleep in government-supported
shelters. While street people are almost always single, the
sheltered homeless include numerous families with
children. Politicians from all political parties agree that
homelessness is a major problem. However, these
politicians cannot agree on the best solutions for this
problem.

Question 3: Why is it hard to know how many people are

homeless?

Question 4: What do all politicians see eye to eye on?

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Interactive Reading Passage 2 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 5: Identify the Idea

Select the idea that is expressed in the passage

Homelessness still remains a problem around the world. It

is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless
because the number depends on how homelessness is
defined. There are street people–those who sleep in bus
stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are
youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered
homeless–those who sleep in government-supported
shelters. While street people are almost always single, the
sheltered homeless include numerous families with
children. Politicians from all political parties agree that
homelessness is a major problem. However, these
politicians cannot agree on the best solutions for this
problem.

1. Homelessness and disease go hand in hand.

2. Governments are working on a solution to this problem.
3. There are different kinds of homeless people.
4. Charities are building more shelters for the homeless.

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Interactive Reading Passage 2 7-8 minutes

for all six questions

Question 6: Title the Passage

Select the best title of the passage

Homelessness still remains a problem around the world. It

is difficult to estimate how many people are homeless
because the number depends on how homelessness is
defined. There are street people–those who sleep in bus
stations, parks, and other areas. Many of these people are
youthful runaways. There are the so-called sheltered
homeless–those who sleep in government-supported
shelters. While street people are almost always single, the
sheltered homeless include numerous families with
children. Politicians from all political parties agree that
homelessness is a major problem. However, these
politicians cannot agree on the best solutions for this
problem.

1. The Different Types of Homelessness

2. People Sleep on the Street
3. Governments Agree to Tackle Homelessness
4. Homeless Shelters Provide for Children

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PART 3
OPEN RESPONSE QUESTIONS

🧐During the 'open response' section of the exam, you will

have three speaking and two writing questions.

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1. Speak About the Photo 1:30

Speak for at least 30 seconds about the image below

2. Read, Then Speak 1:30

Speak your answer to the question below

Describe a friend who has played an

important part in your life. How did
you meet this person? What kind of
things have you done together?

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3. Listen, Then Speak 1:30

Speak the answer to the question you hear

You can listen a maximum of three times

4. Listen, Then Speak 1:30

Speak the answer to the question you hear

You can listen a maximum of three times

5. Read, Then Write 5:00

Respond to the question in at least 50 words

Grades encourage students to

work harder at school. Do you
agree or disagree? Use specific
reasons and examples to
support your opinion.

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PART 4
WRITING & SPEAKING SAMPLE

🧐 The institutions you apply to will be able to view your

answers to these questions. Only the writing sample
contributes to your overall score.

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Speaking Sample 3:00

Speak for 1 to 3 minutes about the topic below

Describe a time that you helped

someone. Who did you help? How
did you help?

Writing Sample 5:00

Write for 3 to 5 minutes about the topic below

Describe a situation when you

have given or received praise.

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ANSWER KEY

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Answer Key
Part 1: CAT Questions

1. Read and Select: globalization, depreciation, unnecessary, operative, caution, deadline, conditional, recycle,
frontier, seasonal, mislead, virtual, ambition, steer, supervisor

2. Read and Complete: A young man from a small provincial town, without independent wealth, a powerful
family connections or a university education moved to London in the late 1580’s and, in a remarkably
short amount of time, became the greatest playwright not only of his age but of all time. How did
Shakespeare become Shakespeare?

3. Listen and Select: sharply, widespread, obtain, creditor

4. Listen and Type: Salt is extracted from seawater or mined from underground.

5. Read Aloud: Many technology companies have been involved in controversies over privacy.

6. Read and Complete: Many papers you write in college will require you to include quotes from one or more
sources. Even if you don’t have to do it, integrating a few quotes into your writing can add life and
persuasiveness to your arguments. The key is to use quotes to support a point you’re trying to make rather
than just include them to fill space.

7. Listen and Type: Social media is often criticized for causing mental health issues.

8. Read and select: efficiently, embed, taxation, whereby, assignment, treasury, sophisticate, collateral,
withhold, tailor, trustee, cautious

9. Read Aloud: The closing ceremony of the Olympic Games takes place after all sporting events
have concluded.

10. Write About the Photo: Sample answer This photo shows a group of adults swimming and socializing at
a lake. While a few of them are standing or sitting with their legs dangling off the side of the dock, others are
actively enjoying the water. The climate, at least at this time of year, appears to be slightly dry.

11. Write About the Photo: Sample answer This photo shows a young woman who is having makeup applied
to her face by another lady. She appears to be sitting in a black leather chair. The client's white robe suggests
that she might be at a spa, but it is unclear.

12. Write About the Photo: Sample answer This photo shows a wide road leading to a magnificent statue in
front of what is likely a political building. The flags, alternating between Mexican and British, are hung
vertically on tall posts that line both sides of this street. A flag rises out from the top and into the clear blue
sky.

13. Listen and Select: fluctuation, accountant, acceptance, commonly

14. Listen and Type: Sound waves are unable to travel through a vacuum.

15. Read Aloud: Ancient people used the positions of the stars to find the best time to plant crops.

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16. Read and Complete: Road bicycle racing is the cycle sports discipline of road cycling, held on paved roads.
Road racing is the most popular professional form of bicycle racing, in terms of numbers of competitors,
events, and spectators. The most common competition format is the mass start event, where riders start
simultaneously and race to set finish point.

17. Listen and Select: dynamic, classify, outsource, administrative

18. Listen and Type: Speak to your personal tutor if you need further assistance.

19. Read and select: advisor, allegation, amend, prosecution, legislature, prescribe, prosecutor, sharply,
battery, temporarily, poorly, referendum

20. Read Aloud: The Olympic Games is an important international event featuring summer and winter
sports.

21. Listen and Select: notably, turnover, aggregate, banker

22. Read and select: quantify, solar, equip, corruption, commodity, expertise, unemployed, quit, treaty,
disadvantage, modest, beneficial

23. Read and Complete: Political globalization is how institutions and countries can influence the whole
world. The United Nations is an example of globalization because most countries of the world are members
of its General Assembly. This international organization can make countries follow rules and apply economic
sanctions to a country that doesn't. This means the countries in the U.N will punish them by not talking or
trading with them so they don't benefit from globalization.
24. Read and select: payroll, regulatory, contingent, statistics, compliance, downward, legitimate,
competence, sacrifice, populist, capitalization, basket

25. Listen and Type: Sports teams usually practice on weekdays and play games on weekends.

26. Read Aloud: They say that in America anyone can become rich, but that’s probably not true.

27. Listen and Select: click, insider, missile, annuity

28. Read and Complete: Originally, the word skyscraper meant a tall sail on a sailing ship. Over time, the
word's meaning has changed, and today it means a tall building. Until the nineteenth century, buildings
taller than six stories tall were not common. Tall buildings made of weak materials would fall down. In
addition, people did not like walking up many steps and running water could only be brought up to fifty feet
high.

29. Listen and Type: Students should leave their bags on the table by the door.

30. Read Aloud: In this presentation, I plan to talk about the importance of music in modern society.

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Part 2: Interactive Reading

Passage 1
Question 1: #1 having, #2 acting, #3 change, #4 schemes, #5 same, #6 late

Question 2: Geoengineering may be the fastest way to solve climate change.

Question 3: because they are very expensive to set up

Question 4: to counteract global warming

Question 5: One way to prevent global warming is to use geoengineering.

Question 6: The Case for Geoengineering

Passage 2
Question 1: #1 problem, #2 estimate, #3 defined, #4 sleep , #5 people, #6 almost, #7 numerous

Question 2: Politicians from all political parties agree that homelessness is a major problem.

Question 3: because the number depends on how homelessness is defined

Question 4: that homelessness is a major problem

Question 5: There are different kinds of homeless people.

Question 6: The Different Types of Homelessness

Part 3: Open Response Questions

1. Speak About the Photo: Sample answer This photo is centered around a luxurious staircase within what
must be a mansion. Shortly before the staircase, a rug lies over the wooden floor. The red carpet laid over
wooden steps leads up to a landing where it bifurcates at an angelic statue atop a wooden chest. Along the
sides, wooden handrails are supported by hundreds of thin white balusters. On the left side of the staircase, a
wide, elegant doorway leads into what might be a dining room while, on the right side, an identical doorway
leads into a secondary hallway with a mirror. Regarding lighting, a regal chandelier hangs down from the
second floor with a pair of wall candelabras on either side. A couple classic paintings adorn the walls, which
have been painted a creamy shade of yellow.

2. Read, Then Speak: Sample answer Friends play a hugely important role in our lives and I do my best to
maintain good friendships. One friend, in particular, has played a big role in my life and has helped me over
many years. We met while working abroad and immediately bonded over our love of football. We later
traveled together, lived together, and even helped to get each other jobs. Although we can’t see each other as
often as we’d like these days, we are always available to chat and give advice online and talk whenever we can.
I don’t know where I would be in life without the love and support of this great friend.

3. Listen, Then Speak: Sample answer

Question: Do you prefer to study by yourself or with a teacher? Why?
Sample Answer: For thousands of years, there has generally been two main ways to study; alone or in the
classroom. But these days, studying alone has become a lot easier and in some ways better thanks to the
advent of new technologies. Personally, I prefer to study alone, either from books, videos, podcasts,
audiobooks, or websites. I like to study this way because I can rewind and study at my own pace. This allows
me to really understand each new concept before moving on with the rest of the subject. Nevertheless, I also
think teachers are an invaluable resource. So I think for best results, studying in the future will need to use a
mix of both online and classroom teaching.

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4. Listen, Then Speak: Sample answer

Question: Describe something healthy that you enjoy doing. What is it? Why do you enjoy it?
Sample Answer: Exercise and good nutrition are hugely important to maintain good health. But for me, sports
are probably my favorite way to stay healthy, as I really enjoy competition. Although I enjoy badminton and
swimming, my favorite sport to play is football. I have played football since I was at school, almost every day. I
made many friends playing football and there’s no better feeling than scoring a goal. It’s a great form of
aerobic exercise and helps you practice sprinting and also long-distance running. All in all, playing football is a
healthy activity that I enjoy.

5. Read, Then Write: Sample answer It is critically important that students work as hard as possible when
they are at school, and I believe that grades can be motivating. To begin with, I believe students who are
graded obtain more comprehensive knowledge of academic subjects. When students have the opportunity to
earn grades, they spend more time working on assignments thus gain more knowledge. Secondly, grades
allow students to measure their progress. This can motivate students who do well by rewarding them and also
motivate students who do poorly to try to do better. In conclusion, I strongly believe that grades encourage
students to learn.

Part 4: Writing & Speaking Sample

1. Speaking Sample: Sample answer One Summer evening, I was walking through the main shopping street
in my city when I came across a person who needed help. It was a young man who seemed to have had too
much alcohol and was in a great deal of pain. He had fallen over and injured his ankle. I was surprised no one
had walked past him or heard his cries. He was alone and felt very cold since we must have been outside for
quite a while. I quickly ran over and helped him call his family for help. And then helped him hobble over to a
nearby bench. His family came to pick him up after a short time, and I never saw him again.

2. Writing Sample: Sample answer I am the kind of person who praises people often. However, I want to talk
about my wife because nowadays I give her praise all the time. We recently had our first baby, and raising a
baby is so much harder than I ever imagined. Because I work full-time and my wife is on maternity leave for a
year, she is doing the vast majority of the work when it comes to raising our baby and household chores. So, I
am constantly giving her praise for all the amazing work she is doing.

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