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USE OF ENGLISH: Multiple Choice
Read the text and choose the correct answers. Circle the letter a, b or c.
TASK1
IT'S AS EASY AS APP
What are the basic skills that 1 child starting
school should learn? For many centuries the obvious answer
was: reading, writing and arithmetic. Quite recently computer
classes (ICT) have been made an obligatory part of national
curriculums to teach students how to use basic programmes
These days,2, more and more countries are starting
to realise that to succeed in the 21st century pupils should be
able to create their own software.
In fact, some schools in the UK are planning to get rid of
ICT lessons and replace them 3 programming ciasses
that would involve building websites, designing games and
mobile phone apps. They hope that today's generation of
children, who are already familar with using smartphones,
‘and practically living in the world of social media, will soon
become the designers of the future.
Education authorities have no problem convincing
students’ parents that 4 skills are important A recent
survey shows that 94% of them believe that computer skils
ares for the ob market, Examples of British teenagers
who have managed to sell their apps to big corporations also
help make the decision easy. After al, who wouldn't want their
child to become 2 millionaire?
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TASK2
‘THE ZEBRA MYSTERY
For many years scientists have wondered 1 zebras
have black and white stripes. Some believe that the stripes
create an optical illusion which hides a zebra's movements
and in this way protect it from being attacked. When lions
see a group of zebras, the stripes make it difficult for them
to assess the zebras’ size and speed. However, one study
hhas found that lions are particularly good 2 catching
zebras,
There have been other popular theories too, One
claims that each zebra has a unique pattern of stripes so
3 ‘one individual can recognise another. There is
also a theory that suggests that the stripes help zebras with
thermoregulation and protect them from the strong African
su.
‘A team of US researchers has 4 found evidence
that the zebra got its stripes far different reasons, The zebra’s
short hair makes it easy for dangerous African fies to bite and
infect the animal with different 5 It seems that flies,
find it harder to land on stripes and during their evolution
zebras have developed a perfect way to keep the flies away.
The stripes are narrow on the lower legs and on the head, the
areas which attract flies the most.
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TASK3
RUTH FLOWERS: AGE IS NO EXCUSE
When you think of your grandparents’ hobbies, gardening,
knitting or Nordic walking come to mind. 1 uth
Flowers was not your average grandmother. When she was in
her late sixties, she became a world-famous D) working under
the name Mamy Rock.
She was brought 2 in a very musical family and
for many years worked as a singer and singing teacher. It was
‘only when she got invited to her grandson's birthday party at
a club that she 3 in love with dance music. Ruth said
that at first the security didn't want to let her in because of
hher age, but she insisted and she enjoyed it very much.
She was 4 in touch with a young French producer
‘who helped her develop her sound and image. In her mixing,
she used her favourite artists like the Rolling Stones or
Freddie Mercury together with electro music. As for clothes,
she loved colourful outfits and cool sunglasses. Ruth gave
her first gig during the 2009 Cannes Film Festival, after which
she became internationally known. then she played
in major clubs throughout the world and even had her own
reality show called "Rock It Granny’
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TASKS
WHERE ARE YOUR MANNERS?
While it is true that mobile devices are convenient and help
us stay hetter connected, our social skills seem to he getting,
worse and worse, According to a recent survey, the majority
of people 1 that smartphones, laptops, tablets and
social media have made us tude
People texting in public places or shouting into their
phones on public transport are a common 2 very
often we pay more attention to our Facebook account than
the person sitting in front of us. This obsession with digital
devices and the need to stay online al the time make people
start phone conversations while watching a film at the cinema
or forget 3 off their mobile in the theatre, at school or
even in church,
Many institutions are trying to bring good old etiquette
back. Shops across the UK are putting up signs informing,
customers that they won't be served while talking 4
the phone, Banks and post offices forbid the use of mobile
phones tov. There are also numerous online campaigns that
make people aware of the basic rules of polite behaviour. All
Cf them come down toa simple fact: use your common sense
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TASKS
SUPERMARKET MIND GAMES
We all know it too well, we go to a supermarket and we
often end 1 buying more than we planned. Having
a shopping list in your hand doesnt always help because
supermarkets use all kinds of psychological tricks aimed at
making us 2 Up our trolleys
It all starts in the car park where potential customers
see red signs advertising discounts and bargains. As soon as
they see this colour inside, they will automatically associate
icwith low prices 3 some red labels will only be used
to confuse them. Then it’s the usual: background music will
get shoppers in the right frame of mind and so will the artificial
smell of 4 baked bread, Shelves with basic products,
such as meat, bread and butter, are situated far away from
each other so that you have to walk through many aisles and,
on the way, be tempted to get items you don't need
And ust when you thinkit’s over, there are so-called golden
zones, displays with al kinds of sweets located near checkouts
that encourage customers and their children to think that
they deserve a reward while they 5 to pay for their
shopping.
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TASKS
DON'T WASTE IT
Statisties show that US households throw away a shocking
408% of perfectly goad food. At the same time about 50 milion
‘Americans don't have 1 to eat and many suffer from
hunger. However, if US families managed ta 2___ food
‘waste by 15 per cent, itwould help feed 25 milion people.
The bigquestion is-whatcan bedone to solve the problem?
To start with, you should plan your meals well ahead, make
Use of shopping lists and avoid buying on impulse. I'you don’t
know what to do with the leftovers in your fridge, check online
fuides for suggestions on how to waste less. Alternatively
you con get a useful mobile app which will provide you with
creative 3
Some people get rid of food because the sell-by date has
passed and they are afraid they might get sick. 4 they
dont realise is that most food products can be safely eaten
past these dates. Ifyou know you worst have the chanceto eat
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Believe it or not, but many employers nowadays do get,
letters of application written in ‘text speak’. And itis not the
only reason why more and more employers 1 that the
recruitment process is a nightmare.
Many youngapplicants feilte understandthe requirements,
for the jobs they apply 2 They send off identical CVs
regardless of the post. In addition, they find it difficult to show
up punctually for a job interview, have 3 idea what
to wear on formal occasions and lack basic social skills, © g
they are unable to make eye-contact with the interviewer or
explain why they want a given job. And that’s not to mention
their poor knowledge of the company they want to work for.
Itdoesn't prevent young people from 4 unrealistic
expectations of the job market. They are mostly interested in
professions related to popular culture, the media and sport
Moreover, they think they can just walk into their dream job,
because they believe they deserve only the best. 5 val
ofthe above greatlylimit young people's working opportunities
and contribute to the high rates of youth unemployment,
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TASKS
HUNGER FOR POWER
If you think that politics #s boring, you haven't watched
‘House of Cards, an American political drama. itis directed by
David Fincher, who is known 1 Seven and Fight Club,
‘among others. This TV series is set in the capital of the USA
and tells the story of Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey),
a fictional Democratic congressman.
Kevin Spacey 2 the role of a ruthless politician
‘who wants to take revenge on the people that have betrayed
him, including the President of the United States himself. He
isvery cynical and uses a young politcal reporter to reveal his
rivals’ dark secrets to the press. His power hungry wife is no
angel 2 They both stop at nathing to reach their goals
and destroy their enemies.
The series is a remake of the 1990s British political
miniseries and has become a great success, receiving many
4 for excellent acting and directing, Viewers around
the world seem to appreciate the fact that it presents the
reality of political life as many people suspect it to be:
5 cruel world of empty promises and corruption, with
no place for idealism
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TASKS
‘ARE CHEAP AIRLINES REALLY CHEAP?
Go to Majorca now for only £10! Pay €5 to fly to Crete!
Budget airlines 1 tention with bargain ticket
prices in their eye-catching advertisements. What they will
Not tell you, however, is 2 they have all kinds of tricks
Up their sleeve to make much more money out of you later.
To start with, the price of a cheap air fare only looks
attractiveat the beginning, Itoften does not include obligatory
costs suchas taxes, an online check-in charge, service charge
or credit card usage fee. 3___ they are added, the final bill
is far from what you expected. Then there are luggage fees
If your hand luggage is not the correct size or your suitcase
is too heavy, the excess baggage fee you will have to pay at
the airport 4 ruin your holiday mood. Not to mention
high extra charges if you forget to print your boarding pass at
home or make a spelling mistake in your name.
So next time you are siting at your desk to 5 that
online booking, make sure you are well-rested and ready
to facea very tough opponent.
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TASK 10
MOBILES AND HEALTH ISSUES
Forty years ago mobile phones did not even exist but soon
more than 2 billion people will be using them on a dally basts
This fairly recent 1 has proved very useful but the fact
thet we are constantly bombarded by electromagnetic waves
rm effects on our health,
__suggests that our favourite gadget, which we
look at 150 times a day, contributes to all kinds of health
issues, Staring at your phone for too long may lead to serious,
problems with your eyesight. 3 {mobile phone users
suffer from headaches, neck and shoulder pains, tiredness,
oor hearing as well as problems with sleeping.
So maybe itis worth 4 our personal habits when it
comes to using mobile phones? Experts suggest holding the
devices a few centimetres away from your ear and switching
ears every few moments. It is recommended not to use
them for more than 15 minutes at a time and to leave them
5 your bedroom at night.
‘And don't forget to clean your phone every once in awhile
‘The average phone is a paradise forall kinds of bacteria
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‘SMART HOUSE
Have you ever left your house wondering if you had locked
the front door or turned off the cooker? Now you can stop
worrying if you decide to turn your home 1 a smart
one. Technology that was once reserved for the rich is
becoming more and more available 2 the popularity
of mobile phones and tablets,
Setting up a smart home Is all about connecting all the
devices and household 3 into a network that you
an control from any place in the world. Whether you are at
work or on holiday, you can check what is going on in your
house and react accordingly. A security system will detect
a fire or inform you in case a burglar 4 to break in
Asmart home will control the lighting and room temperature,
resulting in loner electricity and heating bills. Once the house
knows that you are getting up, ‘twill turn on the coffee maker
in the kitchen or put your favourite news programme on the
wv.
The list of cool smart home tricks goes on and they are
alls at making your life easier and more convenient.
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TASK 12
READING BOOKS CAN BE COOL
‘At present many publishing nouses are experiencing
a crisis, libraries are not as popular as they 1 be and
fewer and fewer people are buying books. That is why in 1995
UNESCO started World Book Day, an annual event celebrated
worldwide on 23 April 2 main alm is to encourage
{and promote reading, It was decicled that it would be held on
this day because the date is also the anniversary of the birth
end death of Willam Shakespeare and the death of Miguel de
Cervantes,
Every year hundreds of interesting book-related events,
3 place in bookshops, schaols and libraries. In Spain,
for example, Cervantes's Don Quixote 's read during 2 two
day reading marathon. In Catalonia, where this day is called
The Day of the Rose, traditionally men gave women roses
and women gave men books. Nowadays itis stil
customary to exchange books on this day and in the main
streets of Bercelona and other cities in the region you can buy
something to read for your loved ones,
UNESCO believes that reading books 5 to the
social and cultural progress of humanity and leads to building
peace around the world
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TASK 13
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