ASSORTED TEST 3

I. LISTENING:
1. You will hear an employment expert giving a speech at a job fair. The topic of his speech is: ‘Jobs that didn’t
exist ten years ago’. For questions 1-complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

1. The new job opportunities that have arisen can perhaps offer those looking for a job greater career
______________________in the future.
2. Many companies are letting their customers know what ______________________are available to
them through social networking sites.
3. A social media manager’s responsibilities include making the public more aware of a
______________________
4. Bloggers are required to have strong ______________________and ______________________
5. Business continuity planners come up with ______________________to ward off attacks from cyber
space or even terrorists.
6. Among the services telecommuters offer large companies are customer service and
______________________
7. Video game manufacturers want their games to be both ______________________and enjoyable.
8. The global economic crisis has given some ______________________new business opportunities.
9. Hiring an interior redesigner is a ______________________way to give your home a new appearance.

2. You will hear a radio interview with a spokesman from a dolphin conservation organisation. The primary topic
of conversation is how dolphins are affected by their encounters with humans. For questions 1-choose the answer
a, b, c or d which fits best according to what you hear.

1. According to Rupert Clarkson,

a. it appears that there is a special bond between humans and dolphins.
b. humans falsely believe that dolphins are playful and friendly.
c. dolphins enjoy interacting with humans.
d. because of their intelligence, dolphins appreciate interacting with humans.

2. In addition to being a pleasurable pastime, swimming with dolphins

a. can stimulate people to be more sociable.
b. can interfere with one’s brain function.
c. can have a therapeutic effect on some afflictions.
d. can make one more energetic.

3. Rupert believes that if people were more informed about dolphins,

a. they would try harder to save them from extinction.
b. more people would want to swim with them.
c. they would gain greater insight on human-animal communication.
d. they could understand the behavioural patterns of other mammals.
4. How does Rupert Clarkson feel about people swimming with dolphins?
a. He is in favour of it.
b. He has some reservations about it.
c. He believes it should not be allowed.
d. He suggests that it could be potentially dangerous for humans.

5. Dolphin-human interaction can affect dolphin’s

a. ability to take care of its young.
b. ability to breathe.
c. sociable mood.
d. eagerness to communicate with humans.

II. LEXICAL – GRAMMAR:

1. Choose the option that best completes each sentences:

1. There wasn't a _______of truth in what he said.

A ray B lump C grain D pinch
2. Only a small _______of volunteers turned up to help.
A armful B handful C fistful D earful
3. He didn't have a _______of evidence to support his claims.
A sign B scrap C sense D state
4. It's the _______of stupidity to go walking in the mountains in this weather.
A height B depth C source D matter
5. The company is known for paying _______, which is one reason why it retains staff.
A freely B largely C liberally D generously
6. The grant will be paid in three equal _______over the course of the year.
A occurrences B episodes C instalments D inversions
7. It's normal for salaries to be paid monthly in _______, meaning you'll need to work four weeks first.
A advance B full C arrears D debt
8. I bought the chocolates on _______: I saw them while I was queueing up to pay.
A desire B urge C spontaneity D impulse
9. He went for a walk to work _______an appetite for breakfast.
A up B out C on D off
10. She had lost her appetite and could only _______her meal, forcing down a mouthful or two.
A gulp down B bite off C eat up D pick at
11. How could I have allowed myself to be _______by his lies?
A fallen for B taken in C tricked into D seen through
12. They eventually took the bronze medal, finishing a _______third behind Poland.
A tight B final C close D late
13. I can't believe you _______for a simple trick like that!
A swindled B trusted C fell D played
14. In _______to my husband, I prefer to spend very little time preparing a meal.
A opposition B contrast C difference D disparity
15. I ordered a _______salad to have with my spaghetti dish.
A side B spare C supplementary D part
16. She sat back in a _______relaxed pose, her hands trembling slightly in her lap.
A trickily B fraudulently C deceptively D deceitfully
17. She went under _______as a waitress to write an article on tipping.
A mask B act C pose D cover
18. _______your child's hunger for knowledge with this downloadable version of
our encyclopaedia.
A Satisfy B Quench C Fulfil D Meet
19. A copy of the booklet can be obtained _______free of charge from your nearest chemist's.
A extremely B entirely C greatly D highly
20. The head-teacher described his behaviour as' _______unacceptable' and defended her decision to
expel him.
A wholly B fully C perfectly D deeply

2. Complete the sentences below by using prepositions to complete the prepositional phrases:

1. I work ______within____walking distance from my house so I save a heap on daily transportation

expenses.
2. This quaint little village is quite literally _______in___the middle of nowhere, so make sure you take
plenty of supplies with you.
3. Living ______in____the outer suburbs means I get the best of both worlds because I can enjoy the
wide open spaces but still live close enough to commute to the city centre on a daily basis.
4. Make sure that you are in top form before going on a bicycle vacation that takes you
____off______the beaten track.
5. I love visiting my grandmother who lives in a picturesque, little cottage situated____on______the
outskirts of town.
6. Just ______off____the coast of the peninsula one could see the battered bow of what had once been a
majestic ship jutting out of the water.
7. _____on_____my way to work yesterday I bumped into an old friend of mine, whom I hadn’t seen
since graduating from college five years ago.
8. Legend has it that he buried the treasure _______at___the foot of a mountain under a crooked, little
olive tree.

3. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capital:

1. The interviewer told me that unfortunately I was ____________________for the position in question
as I significantly exceeded the job requirements. QUALIFY
2. The fact that unemployment numbers have reached ____________________levels is causing wide-
spread concern. PRECEDENT
3. Paying for expensive goods using monthly ____________________is a convenience but you need to
keep your spending in check because it can easily get out of hand. INSTALL
4. I’m saving the weekly ____________________my parents give me in the hope that I can spend the
year after I finish school travelling. ALLOW
5. Not only did I find the lecture on genetics boring but I also found it
____________________COMPREHEND
6. Diseases such as HIV, tuberculosis and malaria continue to affect populations in developing
countries because research efforts are ____________________FUND
7. The ____________________that Jenny received hardly made up for the emotional distress of losing
her pet dog. COMPENSATE
8. ____________________developments in gene therapy are set to help people with a predisposition to a
particular disease deal with it before its onset. ORDINARY

III. READING:

1. Choose the option that best completes each space:

FOR A REAL WORKOUT TRY SOME REAL WORK!

Tony and his work crew, from Queen's in New York, were (1) _______ Eighth Avenue to fix the cables
and sewers beneath. Tony (2) _______ over the drill. I pressed down on the handle. The drill massaged
my spine better than those ridiculously expensive experts. I was (3) _______ on the motto of boxing
trainer Charlie Goldman, who once said, 'A good boxer doesn't need a rub-down after a fight, and a
bad boxer doesn't deserve one!' But this was different. I was doing it myself! Several people in business
suits watched from the pavement. 'This does (4) _______ for the back,' I said. 'Can I try?' a guy asked.
'Ten dollars,' I said, as J gave the money to Tony. There is a certain (5) _______ in drilling the street, in
being the equal of workmen. The muscles sing, the back is (6) _______, the pride soars. This is useful,
enjoyable work.

1. A burrowing B hollowing out C delving into D digging up

down
2. A presented B delivered C handed D donated
3. A turned out B brought up C taken away D drawn in
4. A you good B wonders C away with D you proud
5. A exhilaration B exhortation C exhibition D exhalation
6. A softened B soothed C relieved D appeased

THE ORIGINS OF FOOTBALL

For anyone British and (7) _________ on a diet of football, it would be easy to assume that the game had
its origins in Britain. However, the ancient Greeks and Romans played a type of football and it is
necessary to (8) _________ to terms with the fact that the game may have been introduced into Britain
by Roman invaders. In Tudor times, matches were sometimes played on public holidays between
whole towns and villages using the main street as a pitch. Anyone could (9)_________ in - even on
horseback - as no (10) _________ experience was required, and there were no (11)_________ to play by.
But proud football enthusiasts can take (12)_________: modern football dates from about the middle of
the 19th century, when it began to be played regularly by schools, universities and clubs in Britain.

7 A taken away B drawn in C brought up D turned out

8 A reach B move C come D talk
9 A take part B join C play a part D participate
10 A previous B early C opening D primary
11 A regimes B regulations C rules D restrictions
12 A soul B head C heart D mind

2. For each question, think of a word that best completes the blank:

COMMUNICATION GONE TOO FAR?

We are keen to keep in touch with friends at (1) _________ hours of the day or night – and tweeting has
become a mainstream form of communication. But (2) _________ it really appropriate in all situations?
Many tweeters have a strange urge to post their reactions to things as quickly as possible, to avoid
being thought of as behind the times. But (3) _________ if in a theatre, people tweet during the
performance itself, thereby ruining it for those around them? It's hard to imagine a live theatrical
experience as anything (4) _________ than devalued when half the audience can be seen in the glow of
their phone screens, tweeting away (5) _________ of following the play. But the success of a
performance requires the audience to (6) _________ attention. Some US theatres have (7) _________
matters into their own hands (8) _________ designating some sections as 'tweet seats', well away from
others. Nevertheless, when even part of the audience is inattentive - doing something (9) _________
composing a thought in a tweet - it affects the whole atmosphere.

3. Read the text and decide if the statements that follow are True, False or Not Mentioned:

With climate change and pollution wreaking havoc on our fragile environment, individuals and
businesses alike have been forced to change their behaviour and adopt new practices in an attempt to
preserve our natural heritage. ‘Green’ is, evidently, the new buzzword – from hybrid cars to eco-
friendly weddings, this new wave of environmental consciousness has impacted virtually every sphere
of our lives. And nowhere is this shift in attitude more apparent than in the travel industry, where
ecotourism has become the fashionable choice for the eco-conscious traveller.

The International Ecotourism Society defines ecotourism as ‘responsible travel to natural areas that
conserves the environment and improves the well-being of local people’. Essentially, ecotourism
involves travelling to unspoiled areas where protected plant and animal species thrive. For the
ecotourist, the benefits of such travel are numerous, and include: observing (often endangered) flora
and fauna; engaging with locals and learning about local culture, and even offering one’s services as a
volunteer. Many countries have developed ecotourism projects that rely heavily on volunteer
participation, these include: leopard monitoring and research projects in Sri Lanka; reforestation
programmes in Ecuador and the various elephant protection projects in Botswana
Ecotourism, when properly managed, enriches and empowers local communities. The money
generated by ecotourism is channelled into the maintenance and development of local infrastructure
and is also used to fund conservation initiatives. Ecotourism also creates jobs for locals. In some
developing countries, such as Costa Rica, Nepal, Kenya and Ecuador, ecotourism is a thriving industry,
and accounts for a large portion of the gross domestic product.

Ecotourism is low-impact, meaning that damage caused to the environment is minimal when
compared with regular travel. Certain basic guidelines must be adhered to, for example, tourists are
encouraged to explore their surrounds by foot, rather than by car. As a general rule, ecotourists opt for
accommodation that makes use of alternative energy sources and they are careful not to waste water
and other valuable resources. Tourists are expected to support local industries by purchasing local
produce instead of imported goods, and are also required to show respect for local traditions and
customs.

Successful ecotourism projects have been launched in a number of countries. In Kenya, for example, the
Samburu people have turned more than a million acres of previously overgrazed land into a
biodiversity conservation zone. Tourists are guided through the area by Samburu tribal warriors, and
are afforded the rare opportunity to observe endangered African animals, such as Grevy’s Zebra and
the reticulated giraffe, in their natural habitat.
Another notable ecotourism destination is the island of Borneo. Rich in flora and fauna, this island has
much to offer the intrepid ecotourist, from rainforests and wetlands to mountain climbing excursions
and botanical tours.

Borneo is also home to the Sepilok Rehabilitation Centre, which was founded in 1964 to provide
medical care for orphaned orang-utans. The Sukau Rainforest Lodge, situated on the banks of the
Kinabatangan River, is a firm tourist favourite – this award-winning eco-lodge is built on stilts and
runs entirely on rainwater and solar power.

Though many ecotourism projects have served to benefit local communities and preserve plant and
animal species, some ecotourism initiatives do not meet the basic ecotourism requirements. In an
attempt to capitalise on the increasing popularity of ‘green travel’, some countries have instituted
controversial ecotourism projects that have violated the rights of the locals and significantly harmed
the environment. In these instances, people living in natural areas have been forced to leave their
homes without compensation, which has led to clashes over land rights. Attempts have been made to
regulate ecotourism, but, until comprehensive legislation is passed, travellers would be wise to
research ecotourism projects carefully and ensure that they give their time and money to legitimate
initiatives.

1. According to the writer, all aspects of modern life have been affected by the new eco-friendly trend.
2. Ecotourism has more benefits for ecotourists than for the local people.
3. Kenya is mentioned as an example of a country in which ecotourism has contributed to the
strengthening of the economy.
4. Ecotourists are expected to support local communities by staying in locally owned accommodation.
5. The natural habitat of Grevy’s Zebra and the reticulated giraffe in Kenya extends throughout an area
of over a million acres.
6. The Sakau Rainforest Lodge is a popular eco-friendly hotel in Borneo.
7. In some countries, ecotourism has led to conflict over land ownership and the exploitation of local
people.
8. Ecotourism is a carefully regulated practice.

3. Read the text below and answer the questions:

Rome: ancient life in a modern city

Sigmund Freud once compared the human mind to the city of Rome. He was talking about its
intriguing layers. Just as the mind has a build-up of memories, Rome has a history that goes deeper and
deeper: every modern building is on top of a renaissance one, and under that you find the medieval
buildings, and then ancient Rome itself. Freud might also have said that —just as with the mind — as
you go deeper into the city you find the unpleasant parts like the slums as well as the clean, splendidly
'proper' parts.

Ancient Rome was home to a million people and was, in its time, the biggest city in Europe. Most of
that million, from the dockworkers to the hairdressers, didn't live in spacious marble villas. They were
packed into tower blocks that lined narrow streets, with hardly any public services. It must have been a
tough place to survive in.

So where can you still find signs of these ordinary 'high-rise Romans'? Amazingly, the answer is 'all
over the city'. You only need to know where to look, and keep your eyes open. My favourite remnant
of ordinary ancient Roman life is still standing in the heart of tourist Rome. It's part of a tower block,
still surviving to five storeys in a modern square —just underneath the Victor Emmanuel monument.
Most of these blocks have fallen down, but this one was lucky: it survived because it was turned into a
church.

It's easy to work out the basic organisation of the block. At street level, there are shops and workshops.
The principle was 'the higher you went, the worse it got'. On the first floor you can see some spacious
family flats; and above that, bedsits. The question is, how many people were squashed into these
rooms? If they were for one person, then this was very "tight living". But if they were single rooms
without bathroom or cooking facilities, designed for whole families, they must have been really
dreadful conditions.

And in ancient Rome — as this particular high-rise block reminds us — rich and poor lived and
worked side by side. There weren't many zones given over exclusively either to the rich or the poor. In
fact, if you look hard enough, you can find traces of ordinary people inside the most luxurious and
ceremonial buildings of the city.
A visit to the ancient Roman Forum can be a disappointment. This was once the centre of Roman public
life, where the senate met. It is now anther mysterious set of ruins, with just a few standing landmarks:
two splendid triumphal arches and the three vast columns of the Temple of Castor. The Forum
becomes far more interesting if you also look down for the evidence of the ordinary men and women
who shared this space with the great and the good — and who had their own things to do there, from a
bit of gambling to basic dentistry.

Running along its south side are the now decidedly unimpressive ruins of what was once the splendid
Basilica Julia, home of one of Rome's law courts, plus some government offices. Not much survives
beyond the floor and the steps leading up to it. A barrier now prevents visitors from walking inside;
but actually you don't need to. Look over the barrier on to the steps, and you will see the clear traces
cut into the stone of scores of 'gaming boards'. We haven't a clue about the exact rules of the games, but
never mind. It's clear that the Basilica Julia wasn't just a place for busy lawyers; go back 2,000 years and
you would find the place littered with men with time on their hands, betting on some ancient
equivalent of backgammon.

1 The main point the writer is making about ancient Rome is that
A it is completely hidden by modern buildings.
B traces of it can be seen everywhere.
C it was very similar to modern cities.
D it has had a long and fascinating history.

2 One of the tall buildings of ancient Rome has been preserved because
A it is still inhabited by ordinary people.
B it is used as tourist accommodation.
C it has been rebuilt.
D it was used for a different purpose.

3 When she uses the phrase 'tight living", the writer is pointing out that
A people lived in very small spaces.
B people did not have many possessions.
C people tended to live alone.
D people did not need much living space.

4 According to the article, the citizens of ancient Rome

A lived with people of a similar economic status.
B lived on the top floor of tall buildings if they were rich.
C were not all housed according to how wealthy they were.
D tended to live in large stone houses.
5 What unofficial activities does the writer claim took place in Basilica Julia?
A sculpture and other visual arts
B athletics and other sports
C games that involved gambling
D the giving of legal advice

6 Where were the little shops in relation to the Temple of Castor?

A at the same height
B below
C above
D alongside

IV. WRITING:
1. Rewrite the sentences below using the word in capital:
1. With only three buttons to push, this new food processor looks simple, but that's deceptive.
IN
With only three buttons to push, this new food processor ______________________________
appearance.
2. The moment I saw the filthy state of the restaurant kitchen, I no longer felt hungry.
SOON
I lost ______________________________ I saw the filthy state of the restaurant kitchen.
3. This recipe is really a lot more imaginative than the others in this book.
MOST
This recipe is by ______________________________ in this book.
4. Since he was promoted to head chef, he has never been so stressed.
EVER
He is suffering ______________________________ since he was promoted to head chef.
5. I had expected the snake dish to be much worse than it actually was.
BAD
The snake dish was actually nowhere ______________________________ I had expected.
6. This isn't nearly as good as the chicken soup you make.
SECOND
This chicken soup doesn't even come a ______________________________ one you make.