| PRACTICE TEST qT /You may use this space to make notes or an outline for the writing task. In the actual exam, you must write your composition on the separate lined paper provided. 288Practice Tes' PRACTICE TEST 8 — WRITING Think about it, write about it! _ MSU-CELP Test of English Writing Ability Instructions Write as much as you can, as well as you can, have 35 minutes to complete the composition. an original composition on one of the two topics below. You 1. The tising levels of congestion and air pollution found in most of the world’s cities can be attributed directly to the rapidly increasing number of private cars in use. Should governments make public transportation free in an attempt to encourage people to use their cars less and public transportation more? What do you think should be done to combat the problems? Be sure to support your opinion with reasons, examples and explanations. oR 2. Are famous people treated unfairly by the media? Should they be given more privacy? Do you think it is right that the price of their fameis an invasion into their private lives? Be sure to support your opinion with reasons, examples ond explanations. 289Practice Test 8 ~ LISTENING PRACTICE TEST 8 — LISTENING Listen to this! MSU-CELP Test of English Listening Ability Instructions This section has three main parts. Part 1 consists of several short conversations, and Part 2 has longer conversations. Part 3 contains an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. + There are 40 questions on the listening test. For each question, choose the one best answer. + Ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect. + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet.Part 1 - Short conversations For each question, you will hear @ short conversation. Each conversation has a short title to tell you what it is about. Listen to the conversation and choose the letter of the choice that best answers the question. Practice Test 8 - LISTENING You will not hear the question; you will see it and read it. You will read it quietly to yourself Now look at Example X, and listen to the following conversation. Getting home The man is planning to travel a. by cab b. by train on foot Vacation plans 1. What best describes the man's tone during the conversation? 4. curious b. indifferent «. harsh Athome 2. What is the woman's problem? «@, The man did a job an hour too early b, The man isnot helping with the household chores. ¢. The man can't hear very well. Atrip abroad 3. What went wrong on the man’s trip? a. He had no choice but to stay in Madrid. b. He got lost on the way to the airport in Madrid. ¢. There was no connecting flight to New York, ‘A class presentation 4, What does the woman say is a good idea? «a. Not speaking during a presentation, b. Using visual cds. «. Dividing tasks. An ecological problem 5. What are they discussing? 4. air pollution b. aforest fire ©. deforestation ‘Ata DVD club 6. What will they NOT do? a. Choose a science fiction movie. b. Take out more than one movie. c. Watch a movie one of them has seen before, Car trouble 7. What will he do next? ‘a, He will finish his piece of cake. b, He will change the tire, ¢. He will get some equipment from his cor The office Halloween party 8. What is the man suggesting? 4. She should start organizing the party. b. He is willing to help plan the party. c. He can help with her project. | } iPractice Test 6 - LISTENING Part 2- Longer conversations In this section you will hear longer conversations. At the doctor's office 9. How does the patient feel about life? 4. optimistic b. negative . thoughtful 10. Why does the man NOT confide in his wife? 4, He doesn't think she would understand. . He feels she is otherwise occupied, . He doesn't want to burden her, 11. What is the woman's profession? . a marriage counselor b. a psychologist . @ family doctor The great outdoors 12. What is the woman’s main criticism of the countryside? 4, There ore too many wild animals, b. It's too difficult to find solitude. c. There's nothing to do, 13. What advantage of the countryside does the man state? . the fresh air b, the freedom . the challenge 14, What's the most important thing to do when hiking? «@, Be prepared, b. Be flexible, c. Be ready to suffer. 15. What does the man say about hiking? «a. It’s the only way to travel b. It’s the fastest way to travel . Itwas the way our early ancestors traveled 16. What is the wornan’s decision? a. She will go. b. She won't go. ©. She still isn’t sure 290 Before listening to each conversation, you will read 3 to 5 questions. Listen to each conversation ‘and answer the questions. Evening entertainment 17. What do they say about the war movie? a. Ithad negative reviews, b. They have seen it before. <. The woman would not enjoy it 18. Why does the woman NOT like the man’s suggestion? 4a. She does not like the presenter. b. She does not find the subject interesting, c. She's too tired for a quiz 19. What do the couple decide to do? 4, Rent a DVD. b, Download a movie. c. Feed the dog, Dealing with unemployment 20. Why was the man fired? ‘a. He had an argument with his boss. b. He made a big mistake with the budget. . The company wanted to reduce costs. 21. What is his general outlook now? «. bitter b. optimistic c. gloomy 22, What is he planning to do in the future? a. Teach math. b. Doe fulltime degree. ¢. Start a new career, 23. What does the man say about the gym? 4, it helps him reduce stress, b, It’s better than working out at home. c. He wamnts to develop his physical strength, | SEE EEE EEE EEE EEE LEE EEE EEE SEES EEE EEE SESE EEE CEES ESE EEE SESE e ELSES SEEPart 3 - Extended discourse In this section you will hear an extended monologue and an extended dialogue. Hypnosis 24, What is the purpose of stage hypnosis? 4, to provide entertainment b. to raise awareness of the benefits of hypnosis «. totreat mental problems 25. What is true about someone who has been hypnotized? 4, They lose consciousness, b. They will only respond to repeated orders. . They are more open to suggestion. 26. In a hypnotic trance, subjects __ a. become self-absorbed b. are still aware of what is going on around them . can only focus on specific things 27. What can be achieved only by a minority of subjects? «a. the appropriate emotional state b. adeep trance ©. light sleep Before listening to the passage, you will read questions. 28, 29. 30. 31, Practice Test 8 - LISTENING ‘You will isten to the passage twice, and then you will answer a series of questions, Why is hypnotism useful in therapy? «a. It causes the repression of memories. b. Itexplains the subject's fears. . Itreveals hidden experiences. What does the speaker say about a subject’s childhood memories? «a. They may result from an overactive imagination. b. They may not be completely accurate. . They may be impossible to interpret. In which field is hypnosis NOT mentioned os being used? «a. Treating backache. b. Treating psychological problems . Treating childhood diseases. What do most medical practitioners do? a, They do not practice hypnotism themselves. b. They prescribe hypnotism as a way of treating pain. c They do not believe the research into hypnosis. 293Practice Test 8 - LISTENING Project research 37. What does the man say about the play? 6. Indoes not seem to be very exciting, a Be se did the man visit the library b. Itis extremely difficult to understand. eee re 2 ROPE c. Itseemed just like the plays he studied at high b. toreview a play c. todo research school. 38. How did the woman feel when she first saw the play? a. She felt it was dull at times. b. She cried at one point. ©. She experienced a range of emotions. 33. Why does the man think the Internet is not useful? ©. Hes interested in articles published before the Internet's rise. b, He believes websites were of a poor standard when the play came out. c. The subject of the assignment is too academic 38. What does the woman say about the themes in the to be on a normal website. play? 4. They include the dreams of businessmen, , They feature a concept central to the American way of life . They mainly focus on the threats to the ‘American system. 34, What were the reviews like when the play first came out? «@. highly critical b. slightly negative ©. largely positive 40. What does the man mean when he says "I'm sure i figure it out.” 4, He will find the reviews he is looking for. b, He will understand the play's significance. c. He will get a good grade for the assignment. 35. What does the woman say about the public reaction to the critics’ reviews? «a. They rejected the play. b. They became curious. They took a vacation to see it 36, What is true about the play when it was first performed? 4, The director was famous. , The librarian was in the audience, ©. The people who acted in it were well known, i | 294 |ee fe Practice Test 8 - GRAMMAR PRACTICE TEST 8 - GRAMMAR Grammar you can use! | MSU-CELP Test of English Grammar Instructions + This grammar test has 40 questions. + You have 25 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the ane best answer. * Ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect. | + Inthe exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet. Example Bob is @ good student. He_every day. | «a, tostudy b. isstudy c. studies d, studying The correct answer is c. You would mark °C" on your answer sheet,Practice Test 8 ~ GRAMMAR a. 42. 43, 45, 46. The manager requested __ straight to his office 4 soon as you arrive. a. you to go b, that you go ©. that you would go di. you going Itis really hot in my country but after having lived there all my fife, |_ a. am used tot b was used to it . become used to it d. get used toit He got very good grades in his exams _ the low ones he got last year. on the contrary whereas in contrast to regardless of anes My mom __wash the dishes. a. suggested to me b. dsked me . made me 4. requested me the weather was bad, they went out for a coffee. o. However b. In spite . Despite of the fact that d. Despite the fact that itis important that he _ to work early in the morning, . will be b. will come © come d 9, would come 47. 49, 50. 51 52 This is 4. none b, no . nothing d. noone business of yours. you witnessed a robbery, what would you do? ©. Supposing b. Supposed if © Ifsupposed d. To suppose We can't go to the club tonight but we could go for drink __? «. instead of ». instead & incontrast d, in exchange | would suggest __ to your parents. 8. you speak b. to speak © you to speak d. you are speaking Jess was in her room, __ on her bed. a. fain b. lying . laying d. laid The cars in pretty good condition, sol _it. , am thinking to buy b. am thinking of buying <. thinkto buy 4. think of buying53. 5A, 58, 56. 57. 58. 59, All the shampoo _up, ! couldn't wash my hair. a. having used b. using . having been used d. had used agree with you, but___don't. the most of others the most of the others most of others ‘most of the others, Greg would __ leave the company than betray acolleague. . sooner b. soon ©. assoon not d. as soon as The Wilsons’ new neighbor is said _very rich a. be b. being c. that he is d. tobe That movie we watched last night was funny, but _ funny as the one we watched last week. a. not fike as b. not anything as ¢. nothing like d, nowhere near as The manager told the new assistant _him again. @. not interrupt b. tonot interrupt c. not to interrupt d. don'tinterrupt We ___ our carpets cleaned last year. a. didn’t have b. hadn't . wouldn't have d. hadn't had 60, 61 62, 63. 65 66. _ Practice Test’8 ~ GRAMMAR This time next week ___ in the sun in Mexico. @. tiie b. Il be lying . fllhave lain d. fil nave been lying ‘She had her purse ___ yesterday. a. stole b. stolen c. tobe stolen 4. stealing {1m going to tell Mike about the party, _, of course. a. ifyou want me b. except you want me to c. unless you want me to d. unless you don’t want me to ‘The children are looking forward __to the circus. a, tohavetaken , totaking . tohaving token d, to being taken The children asked him where __. @. ishe living b. does he live «. did he live d. he lived ‘The test, _ will come out tomorrow, was extremely difficult a. which results b. the results of that . whose results d. the results of whose what you've told me__, welllneed to inform the police, a. istrue b. istruth «. be truth d. tuePractice Test 8 ~ GRAMMAR 67. 68. 69, 70, n 2, 2B, | think | may have forgotten _ the stove before leaving the house this morning. ©, turned off b, totum off tuming off d. to have tumed off ur fight was canceled _ the heavy snow. a. therefore b. nevertheless ¢. onaccount of d. for fearing Itwas__ than Lucy who uploaded the photo to Facebook. a. none other b, not another & noone d. none ‘Andy didn’t know the answer to the last question and | didn’t a, too b. either neither d. aswell Nowhere was cheap to eat in that city,__ a. wasn'tit b. wasn't there < wasit d. were they Becky took _ getting up at 7 a.m. to go jogging. a. to b. in «. off d. over Whenever |visithim, he __ something in the house. a. fixed ». is fixing <. has been fixing d. willbe fixing 74, 75. 7. 78. 79. 80, Itwas___movie, I eft the lights on all night a. aso scary b, asuch scary c. such scary d. soscarya After___ the book, | didn’t really enjoy the movie sit wasn’t the same, a. had read b. having read c. thave read d. Iwill read The mall was actually built some time __. a, 19905 b, in 1990s ©. atthe 1990s d. inthe 19903 These presents __ for you, but only if you've been good, of course. 4, ore meant bb, mean c. are meaning d, meant | generally prefer comedies __ love stories. a. than b, to © as d. rather ve just been given some more reports to type, and, Ihad __ early a. hopes of finishing bo. hopes to finishing c. hoping of finishing d. hopes to finish Ihaven't had a Christmas card from Janet_ years, @. through b. to cin d. from SEE EEE eee cee eee cae e Eee eee o eee eee eee eet eee ee cae eee GC -eee HCE Cet oe EC ialPractice Test 8 - READING PRACTICE TEST 8 — Reading Read about it! _ MSU-CELP Test of English Reading Ability Instructions This reading test has four passages. Each passage is followed by several questions. + You have 60 minutes to answer all 40 questions. For each question, choose the one best answer. + Ifyou are not sure of the answer, take your best guess. Unanswered items will be scored as incorrect, + In the exam, you are allowed to write in the test booklet, 299Practice Test 8 ~ READING Reading Passage 1 You are doing @ project on antibiotic use and find this article in a magazine, Read the article carefully and answer the questions that follow. 300 Battling Antibiotic Resistance The resistance to antibiotics that microbes have developed is one of the greatest dangers facing humanity in the modern era, Much is being done by scientists and health care workers, who are fighting on various fronts to battle this threat, and not before time, given that more than 700,000 people die from drug-resistant infections every year. There are efforts being made by psychologists at the University of Southern California to encourage doctors to think twice before prescribing antibiotics. Over 200 physicians participated in their experiment by writing letter to their patients, making a commitment to prescribe antibiotics more judiciously. This letter was also enlarged and put on the walls of offices and clinics. Then researchers collected data directly from all the doctors’ computers, so that a monthly emall could be sent telling them how many antibiotics they were prescribing compared to their peets. In addition, they found ways for doctors to cope with patients who insisted that antibiotics were absolutely necessary for them. Alerts were also set up on doctors’ computers, prompting them to reassess whether they really needed to prescribe antibiotics. The use of all these approaches dramatically reduced the number of antibiotic prescriptions issued. However, people are only half the story as there is an even bigger market for antibiotics. Ever since it was discovered that these pills make animals grow larger, farmers all over the world made them a regular part of their livestock’s diets, despite scientific research proving that bacterial resistance could pass from animals to humans. Nevertheless, the reform of such agricultural practices can be achieved with resolute action. On farms in the Netherlands, animals were routinely fed antibiotics which caused increased growth. After a seties of health scares ait initial ban on antibiotics made little headway, so the government were forced to clamp down. In 2009, farmers were told they had to gradually reduce the amount of antibiotics they were giving their animals. An official database was set up to show who were the worst offenders, and farmers were prohibited from seeking out antibiotics from different vets. Any vets, or farmers who prescribed or used antibiotics unnecessarily were fined or lost their accreditation. Such approaches must be adopted internationally to prevent resistant strains of bacteria spreading, butitis believed that China, Brazil, Russia, Indio and South Africa are increasing their use of antibiotics. Other scientists are striving to upgrade our antibiotics by searching the depths of the oceans and rainforests for new antibiotics. Researchers have analyzed nature's own antibiotics, developed over millennia of evolution, from the furs of sloths and the saliva of Komodo dragons, although it would be premature to judge progress as research. is stil in its inital stages. There ore also those scientists who are taking the fight to the bacteria, For instance, microbiologists at Nottingham University have studied the way that bacteria communicate. When a single toacterium reaches the human organism, itremains inactive, hidden from the immune system's antibodies that might kill it. So it does not release toxins immediately but waits until it has found a good location to multiply and then communicates, calling for reinforcements, Separate bacteria arrive and, when they sense there are enough, launch a full-scale attgck on the human organism. Experiments in the laboratory have attempted to stop the bacteria from communicating, so that even though they may be present, they cannot coordinate an attack. Researchers hope that an antibiotic based on this principle could be on the market in around a decade.6 Practi Test 8 - READIN 81 What is the main idea of the writer’s first 86 Which of the following Is closest In meaning to | paragraph? made little headway in paragraph 4? «a. The threat of antibiotic-resistant microbes . was not blocked has not yet been recognized, . was being followed b, The severe threat posed by antibiotic- C. was seen as too confusing Te eer ereot ¢. did not make much progress . The number of people dying from resistant bacteria is declining d. Professionals must start making efforts to combat the problem. 87 What could happen to a vet in the Netherlands who unnecessarily prescribes antibiotics? 4. imprisonment b. reduced business . losing their eredit card d. their license being taken away 82 Which of the following is closest in meaning to judiciously in paragraph 2? 6. corefully b, readily «. liberally 88 What is said obout attempts to make new antibiotics? ; 4, discreetly . Bacteria are already resistant to them, b. They are being tested on exotic animals, ©. Their effectiveness will be seen in the future. | d. They are the best hope for a solution to 83. What is stated about some patients? €. They do not respond to written correspondence. b, They fear taking antibiotics unnecessarily c. They demand to be given antibiotics d, They were treated by the psychologists. 89 How do bacteria attack the body? 4. one by one i : b. innumbers 84 What brought about success in the University of | Southern California's experiment? © when the immune system is weak i €. Written declarations that doctors wanted to stern ey ore fected ce mle reduce antibiotic prescriptions. i b, Information from the doctors’ computers 90 What does the writer want to happen? ; being sent to the researchers. {, Doctors informing the government of every i «. Providing doctors with reminders to assess ‘antibiotic prescription, : the necessity of antibiotics. b. Aban on giving animals antibiotics without | d. A combination of the above and ways to vet's approval. handle patient requests. ©. Acombination of efforts to prevent and it fight bacterial resistance. I 85 What can be inferred about the prescribing of , _ ¢: Old antibiotics to be replaced by natural | antibiotics to animals? medicines. 4, Itis mainly done to fight disease. i Itis profitable for farmers. | b . Itis in the best interests of vets. 4. Its impossible for the authorities to control. 301Practice Test 8 - READING Reading Passage 2 You read this announcement on the college bulletin board. Read the information carefully and answer the questions that follow. Gregson College’s 9th Annual Blood Drive Lecture Hall - May 17 Save a life - become a blood donor. The American Red Cross blood donation process is relotively simple. First of all, they will need to know if you are suitable to give blood. This will depend on a series of questions like whether you have traveled or resided outside the US. as well as the state of your general health and any existing medical conditions or medicines you take, It is mandatory for all donors to have had something to eat or drink prior to donating. While people can just tum up and offer to become a donor, if you ore intent on making a contribution, itis advisable to sign up | with us on our website and we will make an appointment for you at the nearest blood donation center. Please also ensure that you are on time and at the corract location. Those with appointments will checkin at the main reception. While appointments have priority, walk-ins are encouraged to donate. Adult students normally represent a healthy demographic.providing a large pool of donors, and their contributions are greatly appreciated. Before the registration process begins, Gach donor will be given information to read to ensure their eligibility. This isa requirement of all blood donors, even those who have given blood on a previous occasion. When the donors have gone through all the information, the formal registration process begins. Be advised that all donors must bring either their Red Cross Donor Card or some for of photographic ID (driver's license, passport, etc) of they will not be allowed to donate, they would be interested in an Autornated Red Cell Donation. This is « procedure in which a donor provides twice the number of red biood cells but receives their blood plasma (the liquid component of the blood) back. It requires approximately 20-30 minutes longer than a standard donation, but donors are expedited to a specific area for such donations and will not have to wait as long to complete the next stage, | Attthis point in the process, donors who fit certain blood type, height and weight specifications can decide if | | The next stage is the processing of your health history, which is a computerized procedure. First time donors { might take a litte longer since they will have to be registered in the system. This stage includes having your j temperature, blood pressure and pulse checked along with a test to determine hemogtobin (iron in blood) i levels. At this time suitable donors must make the final decision whether or not to donate Automated Red | Cells. After this short physical has been completed, donors will be asked to answer a series of questions to i confirm their eligibility. Many of these questions can be personal but are completely confidential. | | The donors ore then issued a blood bag with an identification number unique to their donation and escorted to.a donor bed. The actual extraction process takes 10-15 minutes for a donation of one unit of blood. Many i people simply lie back and relax, or bring something to read. After the donation, a donor escort will assist you to the canteen area where donors must rest for 10-15 minutes and enjoy the free refreshments provided. In | ll, the total process can take one hour to an hour and a half for a standard blood donation and a bit longer for a double red cell donation.Seed en CSTE B= READING | 91 What might « potential blood donor be asked? 97 Which of the following is closest in meaning to . Their reasons for giving blood. ‘expedited in paragraph 4? b. Which states they have traveled to, a. recorded . Ifthey have lived abroad. b. hastened 4d, Details of their family medical history. c upgraded d. restricted 92 Which of the following is closest in meaning to mandatory in paragraph 2? 98 Which of the following is closest in meaning to «. optional eligibility in paragraph 5? b. reasonable a. flexibility & compulsory b. suitability 4, professional ©. experience | . willingness | 93. What advice is given to those who definitely want to donate blood? 99. Whats said about the questions donors are asked? } 4. Carry out an online heaith survey. «a. They cover private matters. | , Register for the event online, b, Donors do not have to answer them all, | Make an appointment with a doctor, They are asked during the extraction process. d. Turn up early at the blood donation center. 4d. They affect which identification number is | given. 94 What can be inferred about the blood drive being held at a college? 100 What happens to donors after their blood donation? ©. Students are interested in volunteering. a. They are escorted home by medical staf. b, Students have plenty of free time to give be, They recover for an hour in a bed at the | blood. donation center. | . Students tend to be healthy and make ideal . They must buy @ healthy meal in a nearby | blood donors. restaurant. d. Gregson College has a large number of d. They sitfor a short while and are given | students and visitors drinks or snacks. i. i 95 What must donors bring with them? 101 Who is this information mainly aimed at? ; «. information from their research . medical students b. adonor card E b. university students } . aclear photo c. members of the college staff i 4. proof of identity 4. health officials | 96 What is true about Automated Red Cell Donation? 4. Its an alternative name for standard blood donation, | 'b. No blood plasma is returned to the donor at ‘any point, It requires a longer period of time to complete, 4. It requires an extra series of tests and questions.Practice Test 8 - READING Reading Passage 3 You are surfing the Internet and come across this blog which you find interesting. Read the blog carefully and answer the questions that follow. Mitchel Bruce's surf blog It'sbeen another great week on the waves for me, but I'd like to focus this week's blog on the subject of a call | received. It was from a guy who runs a non-profit environmental group which focuses on preserving great surfing spots around the world from threats that | had no ideo existed. The coller was a little frustrated in his fundraising efforts, not due to a lack of donations, but because most of the support his organization receives comes from people who have never set foot on a surfboard. In contrast, getting hardcore surfers to care about protecting the ocean has proven challenging. As somebody with successful surf blog, he wanted my views and advice on the matter. I needed to ponder his question for a while, so told him | would get back to him on that. My lifestyle isn’t super-green - the gas-guzzling pick-up in my driveway says ds much. But a realization started to dawn ‘on me. While I may not be an eco-wartior, | do care about the state of the oceans and often feel despair at the ever-increasing threats to our natural environment, both in the ocean and on land. Yet, my love of surfing somehow feels completely detached from any concerns | have about the state of the seas. | could be in the middle of writing an article about the most hazardous ocean pollutants, but ifthe sur’s up, Id still rush down to the beach, completely forgetting about whatever ecological disaster fd been consumed with moments before. To put it simply, my ethical concerns, in this case for the environment, «re something completely different from my life as a surfer. Maybe this can be considered contradictory for someone who derives so much pleasure from the great outdoors. But perhaps being a surfer doesn’t ‘automatically make you a conservationist, which could be the key to explaining the problem the guy from the environmental group had come up against. Let’s compare snowboarding, which like surfing obviously requires you to be outside and relies on natural forces. The purpose of these activities isn’t to take in Mother Nature's beauty ~ that is simply an added bonus. Snowboarders and surfers are both psyched by the sensation of an exhilarating rush of adrenalin, not by the fact that it's happening in ‘nature’, In comparison, backpacking, hunting, or mountain climbing ate the sort of activities where you truly immerse yourself in the wild; itis the point of and the reason for the existence of those pursuits. I would be the first to admit this is a broad generalization and there are notable exceptions. Still | recall ‘a. comment made by Phil Edwards, the most influential surfer in the world in the late 1950s and early 1960s, who remarked that he didn't much care for the beach; it was simply something he walked across to get to the waves. All of this is why, in my humble opinion, the environmentalist who called me receives donattions to his cause from outdoors enthusiasts, but struggles to generate interest in those whose lives revolve around surfing. Now, the question is, how do | tell him?102 103 104 105 106 107 What does Mitchel say about the person who 108, called him? @. He surfs to raise money for charity. , He has identified new threats to surfers ©. Heis involved in marine conservation. d, He asked Mitchel for a financial donation. What did the caller ask for help with? 109 4. Identifying threats to the oceans. b, Understanding surfers lack of contributions. . Organizing his fundraising efforts. Creating a blog of his own. What can be inferred about Mitchel’s vehicle? 4. Itis idea! for a surfer. b. Itoften makes him feel guilty. ©. Itis not approved of by other surfers. 4. itis not environmentally friendly. 110 Which of the following is closest in meaning to detached in paragraph 2? a. affected b. separated adjusted d. connected m How does the surfer see environmental problems in relation to surfing? 4. as two inseparable issues b, as more important than the activity ‘. as not detracting from his love of the activity d. as an issue that unites all surfers According to Mitchel, what is the most important similarity between snowboarding and surfing? They require natural forces. b. They are done for excitement. ©. They have many enthusiasts, I. They take place in natural environments. Practice Test 8 ~ READING Which of the following is closest in meaning to exhilarating in paragraph 4? . emotional b. fascinating . thrilling d. terrifying Why are activities such as hiking mentioned? a. to show Mitchel’s love of sports b. as examples of activities more closely linked tonature © toargue that other activities are more ecologically damaging d. as examples of activities that attract environmentalists What does the remark by the famous surfer show? a. the focus of surfing b, the reason surfing is so popular . a disrespect for land-based activities 4 a lack of knowledge about the environment What is the purpose of this blog? a. to reply to a request for information b. to generate donations from surfers c, to express a personal viewpoint on an. issue d. to expiain a lack of concern for the environment EEE EEE eeePractice Test 8 ~ READING Reading Passage 4 You are reading the comments section of a newspaper and notice this letter, which has been sent in by a reader, Read the letter carefully and answer the questions that follow. 308 A letter to the Editor Dear Editor, | saw an article about public transportation in a recent edition of your newspaper and decided to respond giving my views. 'm afraid that | have to disagree with the opinions expressed, as I feel they are overly biased toward motorists at the expense of other citizens. My first objection concems the presumption thot public transportation is only of benefit to certain members of our society. Even if tis true that those who take advantage of it are in the minority, it does not justify reducing the services or doing away with them altogether. Certain segments of the population ‘ore dependent on buses. Young people and senior citizens cannot be restricted in their movements by a poor public transportation system, while the rest of us enjoy the luxury of being able to get from one place to another with relative ease, Surely such an idea is discriminatory and therefore against everything our society stands for? As far as the proposal to introduce a subway system to our city is concemed, | would like to express my wholehearted support for this scheme. The introduction of such mass transit networks in other cities has seen tangible benefits such as an improvement in air quality due to there being fewer cars on the streets, as a subway constitutes an environmentally friendly means of transport, Overall, this would definitely be ‘a major improvement for our city; one which will make life easier for those who at present have to live with the inadequacies of the existing bus service. | must also point out that although many people are car ovners, myself included, we must be given the option of leaving our vehicles at home. This is because exhaust fumes are a major cause of pollution that have exacerbated global warming, climate change and environmental destruction, Our obsession with the car is causing areas of outstanding natural beauty to be destroyed to make way for new highways and freeways. The last thing this country needs Is for there to be more of this kind of devastation. As for ur cities, if public transportation were improved, | believe that many car owners would choose to leave their cars at home and be able to shop and spend time leisurely downtown, which would provide a much needed boost for the economy. In conclusion, it is my opinion that public transportation in our country requires greater investment, especially with regard to those forms of transportation which do not pollute the environment. Sincerely yours, Gordon Bennett112. What does the writer of the letter believe about the aper article he had read? a. It was biased toward poor people, b. twas the opinion of only one citizen. Itcontained false data about motorists. 4, Itonly had the concems of car owners in mind. 113 Which of the following is closest in meaning to presumption in paragraph 2? «@. precision b, restriction ©. assumption d. completion 114 What does the writer say about public transportation? 4, Those who use it are in the majority. b, Those who cannot drive need it. Itallows you to go wherever you want easily. 4. Itis becoming more luxurious. 115 Why does the writer believe downgrading public transportation would be wrong? 4, It would be against equality in society. b, It would cause economic problems. . It would force people to buy cars. d, It would not allow traffic to flow more freely. 116 Which of the following is closest in meaning to tangible in paragraph 3? 4. unique b, colorful ©. noticeable d, advertised READING 117 What effect would building a subway have on the ay? ‘. the streets being quieter », the air being fresher «. vehicles moving faster d. exhaust fumes coming from the subway 118 Which of the following is closest in meaning to exacerbated in paragraph 47 «a. limited b. revealed . worsened d. balanced 119 Who would also benefit from a new subway systern? «@. residents of rural areas, b, tourists «taxi drivers d. store oviners 120 What is the tone of ths letter? a. ironic b. dignified c. informal d. furiousPractice Test 8 SPEAKING PRACTICE TEST 8 — SPEAKING ‘Talk about it! A Test of oles ‘Speaking anne TASK 1 1(1 minute) To make the Speaking Test more realistic, your teacher will play the role of the examiner. TASK 2 (1 minute) TASKS 3-6 (2-3 minutes per task) Do not forget to support your opinion with examples, reasons and explanations. 308