Extended level UNIT TEST B 07

Name and surname: __________________________________________________________ Grade: ____

1 EXAM TASK You will hear twice a conversation about a charity helping crime victims. For the following questions
(1-5) choose the answer (A, B, C or D) that fits best according to what you hear.

1 John says that his role in Victim Support mainly involves 4 Practical help offered by VS volunteers most
A helping crime victims with some formalities. often consists in
B instructing people how to avoid being burgled. A helping with some formal documents.
C providing emotional support to crime victims. B taking the crime victim to a doctor.
D offering specialist psychological help for crime victims. C repairing the victims’ houses.
2 John says that most crime victims D talking to the police.
A suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. 5 John says that in order to recover, it’s necessary
for crime victims to
B require holistic mental therapy.
A change their daily routines.
C cannot express their feelings.
B stop feeling responsible for the crime
D do not usually need counselling.
C make some important decisions.
3 What has John noticed during his work with crime victims?
D accept that crime is inevitable in modern life.
A They prefer talking to their families and friends about their
experience.
B They’d rather talk to strangers about the crime than family
members.
C They are afraid that their families might also become victims of the
same crime.
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D They find it difficult to talk openly to strangers.

2 EXAM TASK Read the following text, from which four sentences have been removed. Choose from the sentences
(A-E) the one which fits each gap (1-4) to obtain a logical and coherent text. There is one extra sentence that you do
not need to use.

DIRECT DEMOCRACY IN SWITZERLAND

In most democratic countries, ordinary citizens exercise their legislative power through their representatives. (1)___ Such
a system is often referred to as indirect democracy. The situation is quite different in Switzerland, which takes advantage
of a system of direct democracy. Although parliamentary elections are held every four years, the Swiss get the chance to
vote on particular issues several times a year.
They might be asked to express their opinion on issues at a federal level. (2)___ But also quite often, they decide on
issues which are relevant only for their own canton or even their local community. examples of such local votes could be
the anti-hooligan measures accepted by Zurich, or the decision by the people of Graubünden to reject the organisation of
the 2022 Winter Olympics.
What is more, the Swiss can also come up with their own proposals for new legislation. This is known as a ‘people’s
initiative’. Supporters of the new law need to gather a hundred thousand signatures in favour of their proposal. (3)___
A similar procedure is applied when Swiss citizens want to veto a new bill already passed by the parliament. The only
difference is that the opponents need 50,000 signatures to call a referendum. If a majority of voters decide to reject the
new law, it is simply cancelled.
Despite the advantages, the direct system of democracy does have its critics. (4)___ Others point out that the general
public should not have a say on issues which are very complex. Yet, this criticism does not stop the Swiss from being very
proud of their unique democracy.
A Some of them argue that the legislative process becomes too long and too ineffective.
B If they manage to do so, their project is then approved or rejected in a nationwide vote.
C This means most people only turn up at the ballot box to vote in elections, which are either presidential, parliamentary
or local.
D It was one of the most controversial initiatives put forward by the general public.

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E In that case, all citizens all over the country vote on the same thing.
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3 Read the definitions and write the correct words.
1 the sum of money that is demanded for the release of a kidnapping victim: __________
2 an official written agreement between two countries: __________
3 an area of a country that elects a representative to a parliament: __________
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
1 If you’re abroad, don’t change your money at the airport because the banks in the city centre offer a better exchange
__________.
2 Most countries have already abolished the death __________ as a punishment for serious crimes.
3 Political parties often employ a spin __________ to advise them how to present their policies and actions to the
public.
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5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in brackets.
1 Some economists are predicting a severe economic __________ (turn) and urge the government to carry out
important reforms.
2 The __________ (head) of the United Nations are in New York City.
3 The police have found some copies of illegal software in his house and charged him with __________ (pirate).
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6 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1 The poor condition of the national health system is a burning / biting / fiery issue at the moment.
2 A lot of people feel it’s important to stick for / on / to traditions to preserve their sense of national identity.
3 A good alarm system is often an effective deterrent / prevention / protection to would-be burglars.
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7 Write sentences using the ideas below.
1 Скажіть, що Ви б хотіли дізнатися більше про інвестиції в акції.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
2 Скажіть, що Ви регулярно переглядаєте сайти, де йдеться про суспільні проблеми.
______________________________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________________________
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8 Replace the underlined expressions with their more formal equivalents.
1 I got to know about the problem on the news on a local radio station.
I _______________ about the problem on the news on a local radio station.
2 If you treat people badly, you are likely to lose the most valuable members of your staff.
If you treat people badly, you are likely to lose the most valuable section of your _______________.
3 The company is aiming to be an equal opportunity employer and does not treat anyone unfairly.
The company is aiming to be an equal opportunity employer and does not _______________ anyone.
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9 EXAM TASK Read the following text. Fill in the gaps (1-4) with the correct answer (A-D) to obtain a logical and
grammatically correct text.

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 Extended level UNIT TEST B 07

The right to trial by jury is considered to be one of the most fundamental civil rights in a number of countries, including
the UK and the USA. (1)___ in Poland and some other European countries, whose law system is based on the roman
code, these countries have legal systems that are derived from that of common law.
The idea of jury trial is thought to (2)___ in ancient Greece. However, historians are unsure how the concept came to
England. Some believe that it might have developed there of its own accord (3)___ others think it was brought with the
Norman conquest in the 11th century.
The basic idea of trial by jury works according to some simple principles. A group of ordinary citizens are chosen to take
part in a trial and hear the evidence. Next, they discuss the case and announce their (4)___ : ‘guilty’ or ‘not guilty’.

1 A Unlike B Contrary C Opposed D Compared

2 A originate B originated C have originated D had originated
3 A however B whereas C so that D unless
4 A sentence B concept C verdict D findings
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10 EXAM TASK
You have recently found out that the city authorities are planning to cancel a popular event for security reasons. Write
a letter to the mayor protesting against this decision and suggesting the possible security measures during such an
event.

Write your letter in at least 150 words.

Зміст Структура, Лексичне Граматична Разом

логічність та наповнення правильність
зв’язність
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РАЗОМ: ___ /44

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