1778 Paralysis Tubs of Water
1778 Paralysis Tubs of Water
SECTION I: LISTENING
Section 1: You will hear part of a radio programme about hypnotism. For questions 1 – 10, fill in each blank
with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS or A NUMBER to complete the sentences. (20 points) source: CAE
Cambridge
Dr. Anton Mesmer took his new form of treatment to Paris in (1)____1778_____.
Mesmerism was used to cure conditions such as deafness, rheumatism and (2)___paralysis ____.
Patients were treated in dark rooms, sitting in (3)__tubs of water___.
The English (4)____surgeon____, James Braid, coined the word ‘hypnotism’ in 1841.
Hypnotists use a swinging watch to (5)____switch off____the left of the brain.
Watches, magnets and pictures of (6)__magical symbols___have all been used as props.
Hypnotherapists say they can help people who want to overcome (7)___insomnia___or (8)___to lose weight____.
Hypnosis is particularly useful with problems which are (9)____psychological____in origin such as stomach
problems, skin disorders and (10)_____ chronic headaches _____.
Section 2: You are going to hear a conversation between Richard and Louise. As you listen, indicate whether
the statements are True (T) or False (F). (10 points)
Richard does most of the washing up in his family. F
Richard’s father makes him clean his shoes. T
Louise doesn’t mind shopping for food. F
Louise prefers to wait for her grandparents to visit her. T
Louise’s father cleans the car himself. F
Section 3. You will hear a guide speaking to tourists who are visiting some Romans remains. Listen and give
short answers to the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER taken
from the recording. (10 points)
Source: Cambridge English
1. When did the Romans first come to the Corbridge area?
_____________the year 79________________
2. Why did the Romans built a series of forts and strongholds?
____________to establish positions_________________
3. What did people begin to search for in 1201?
______________treasure______________
4. How often have archaeological digs taken place since 1934?
______________every year______________
5. What are the two things that visitors should pay attention to?
______________stones and walls______________
Section 4: You will hear an interview in which two young entrepreneurs – Chloe Price, who sells skincare
products online, and Martin Moore, who is a distributor of snack foods – are talking about their work. For
questions 1 – 5, choose the answer which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the
corresponding numbered boxes. (10 points) source: CAE Cambridge
1. Chloe attributes her success as an entrepreneur to her
A. Exposure to unconventional business concepts.
B. Willingness to take risks.
C. Ability to benefit from experience.
D. Natural flair for money management.
2. Chloe thinks the greatest benefit new technology has brought her is in
A. Being able to promote her products through friends.
B. Encouraging interaction with consumers.
C. Reducing her ongoing business expenditure.
D. Enabling her to manage her time more effectively.
3. What does Martin say about finding work in the food industry?
A. It was a long-held ambition.
B. It was something he soon regretted.
C. It happened by chance.
D. It followed naturally from his studies.
4. Martin’s choice of product to distribute was based on his belief that
A. It was a quality item.
B. It was effectively marketed.
C. It was part of a well-established brand.
D. It was endorsed by famous people.
5. Both Chloe and Martin have been surprised by the importance in their work of
A. Collaborative decision-making.
B. Paying attention to detail.
C. Securing sound financial backing.
D. A total commitment to the enterprise.
SECTION II: LEXICO & GRAMMAR
1.According to the passage, which factor might cause the population of a species to decrease in size?
A. A favorable amount of light and water
B. An ability to hide from or defend against predators
C. A large number of other species competing for food
D. A greater number of births than deaths
2. Which of the following is an indirect indicator of a population’s density?
A. The distribution of food in a given area
B. The number of nests in a given area
C. The number of births in a given period of time
D. The number of individuals counted in a given area
3. The distribution pattern of individuals within a population’s geographical boundaries is known as
A. population ecology B. population density
C. population change D. population dispersion
4. The word range in paragraph 4 is closest in meaning to
A. territory B. control C. history D. shelter
5. The word patches in paragraph 5 is closest in meaning to
A. dark places B. family groups C. warm spots D. small areas
6. The word their in paragraph 5 refers to
A. resources B. trees C. insects D. logs
7. All of the following are given as reasons for clumping EXCEPT
A. uneven resource distribution B. territorial disputes
C. mating behavior D. safety from predators
8. The phrase set up in paragraph 6 is closest in meaning to
A. forbid B. establish C. increase D. conceal
9. Which of the following situation s would be most likely to result in a uniform dispersion pattern?
A. Birds compete for a place to build their nests
B. Fish swim in large schools to avoid predators
C. Whales develop strong bonds among relatives
D. Elephants form a circle to protect their young
10. Why does the author mention immigration and emigration in paragraph 8?
A. To identify factors affecting population dispersion
B. To give examples of territorial behavior in animals
C. To show that populations balance themselves over time
D. To explain why animal populations are uniformly dispersed
Part IV: For question 31-40, read the text about Hurricanes then do the tasks that follow.(10 points)
Choose the correct headings for each section from the list of headings below. (10 points)
List of Headings
(i) Dangers of nuclear contamination
(ii) Energy from the sun
(iii) Uncontrolled and moderated nuclear reations
(iv) Energy from food
(v) The advantages of nuclear energy
(vi) The nuclear fission chain reation
(vii) Nuclear fusion
(viii) The nuclear energy square
Example : Paragraph A: ii
1. Paragraph B iv
2. Paragraph E vi
3. Paragraph F iii
4. Paragraph G v
5. Paragraph H vii
b. Decide if each of the following statements is TRUE or FALSE according to the information provided in
the passage. Please write(10 points)
TRUE if the statement is true;
FALSE if the statement is true;
NOT GIVEN if the statement is not given in the passage
6. The purpose of the moderator is prevent the escape of dangerous radiation FALSE
7. Few elements are suitable for use as atomic fuel TRUE
8. Fossile fuel can not last for ever TRUE
9. A hydroelectric power station can be built anywwhere. FALSE
10. Graphite is a non- fissile material True
Part 5: : You are going to read an article containing reviews of recently-published books. For
questions 1-10, choose from the Books (A-F). The reviews may be chosen more than once. (1 point)
Book Corner
A round-up of the latest fiction and non-fiction from Beth Young.
A.
Reading a new novelist is a bit like asking a stranger out on a date. You never quite know if this is the start
of a beautiful relationship. You check the blurbs, the publicity photograph, and flick through the book to look for
the two essentials: entertainment and substance. Beginner's Greek by James Collins is certainly big on the latter,
weighing in at 400-plus pages. And the quotes on the back cover have the effect of a bunch of friends saying to
you, 'Go on, you'll get on brilliantly'. Early indications are that this blind date could lead to a deeper relationship.
Beginner's Greek is described by The New York Times as a "great big sunny lemon chiffon pie of a novel" about
romantic love amongst the American middle classes. It is indeed delicious.
B
In Manil Suri's second outing The Age of Shiva we have a broad-sweeping, epic novel with an
unforgettable heroine so wilful yet flawed that it calls to mind that other famous leading lady, Scarlett O'Hara in
Gone With the Wind. The story begins at a firework party in Delhi where Meera falls disastrously in love. We
follow her journey to Bombay, marriage and obsessive motherhood, with occasional flashbacks to a childhood that
was marred by political turmoil. Mathematics professor, Suri, captures the fluidity of the role of women with a
beautiful kind of precision.
C
Devotees of playwright David Mamet, whose screen work includes Wag The Dog and the award-winning
Glengarry Glen Ross may be less than enamored of Ira Nadel's new biography, David Mamet: A Life in the
Theatre. It may seem churlish to question the minutia of incidents that abound in this comprehensive tome, but
whilst Nadel is clearly striving for accuracy one feels there ought to have been more sifting, more mining for the
gold amongst the biographical trivia. In addition, Nadel's tone is somewhat dry and academic and seems at odds
with the brilliance of David Mamet's own writing. That said, the book offers a sound introduction to the life and
career of the man hailed as one of America's most outstanding writers.
D
Can any Mother help me? is the true story of a desperately lonely mother who, in 1935, appealed to other
women through the letters page of a women's magazine. Writing under a pseudonym, the woman known as Ubique
(meaning 'everywhere') little realised that she would be the trigger for the launch of a new and private magazine
that would last for the next fifty years. The Cooperative Correspondence Club was formed to offer comfort and
support to wives, often well-educated women, who craved stimulation beyond the drudgery of family life. Jenna
Bailey has done a superb job of organising and editing this compendium, adding her own insightful commentary.
E
Subtitled, The Life and Times of Henry Howard, Earl of Surrey, Jessie Child's debut historical biography,
Henry VIII's Last Victim, was the worthy winner of last year's Elizabeth Longford Prize. Henry Howard's victim
status is owing to the fact that he was the final person to be executed by King Henry VIII, a mere nine days before
the king himself expired. Although killed ostensibly for treason, the Earl of Surrey's only real crime it seems was
leading an unsuccessful army campaign in France. Only 29, he was also a distinguished poet with a fine literary
voice, a persona which refutes his reputation as the spoilt son of the Duke of Norfolk.
F
This is the 25th outing for T. Keneally but he's lost none of his writing powers. The Widow and Her Hero
takes real life events during the Second World War as its inspiration and builds a tale of love and intrigue. Grace
looks back on her life to recall her courtship with the hero of the title, the handsome Captain Leo Waterhouse. Leo
is tragically killed whilst on a secret mission but it is many years before Grace discovers the facts about his death.
Keneally made fans galore when Schindler's Ark was published and later made into the award-winning Steven
Spielberg film, Schindler's List. The Widow and Her Hero will bring him even more fans.
Questions
In which review are the following mentioned?
1) A story in which someone is unaware of the impact of their action. D
2) A description of the opening scene. B
3) An author who exemplifies source material with their own analysis. D
4) A humorous comparison with a real-life situation. A
5) A character who finds out the truth about a situation. F
6) A hint that the author's future writing career will be positive. A
7) A book that would be appreciated by people without much previous knowledge of the subject. C
8) A book which has already won critical acclaim. E
9) A book which includes too much factual detail. C
10) A mention of the profession of the author. B
Part 1: Use the word(s) given in brackets and make any necessary additions to complete a new sentence in
such a way that it is as similar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do not change the form of the
given word(s). (10pts)
1. I did not know it was Mike until he took off his hat. (WHEN)
____________________________________________________________________
2. “You really must stay for dessert”, Mary’s brother said to him. (STAYING)
____________________________________________________________________
3. I do not mind at all if you film my wedding speech.(OBJECTION)recify
____________________________________________________________________
4. Please don’t tell anyone about this for the time being. (SOONER)
____________________________________________________________________
5. Digging the garden always makes me hungry. (GIVES)
____________________________________________________________________
6. The boy was about to cry when he was reprimanded by his mother. (ON)
→ The boy was on ____________________________________________________.
Part 2: You are not happy about a service you received a couple of days ago from a company and you have
decided to complain about it.
Write a letter to the company to complain about the poor service you received from its employee.
In your letter, express:
why you went to the shop/office
how the employees behaved to offend you
what you expect the company to do
Write at least 150 words.
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to express my disappointment with the service I received from one of your cell phone repair centres. I
have recently visited your company to report an issue with my cell phone which I had purchased a couple of days
ago and the experience was terrible.
I visited your shop last Monday with my mobile phone to have it repaired. Although I have a valid warranty for the
purchased mobile cell, I was denied a free servicing for the faulty feature of the polo. However, I had a word with
the store manager which was not very fruitful as he was impolite and without further clarification, I was asked to
leave. So after realising that no help will be provided, I vacated the premises. That was disheartening and
unprofessional to the least. I would like you to consider my request as a formal complaint against your store
manager.
Also, I urge you to initiate appropriate actions to assist me to obtain the service, as per the company policy.
The lack of essential skills in life has long been overlooked in schools and has since led to serious outcomes. While
there are numerous contributing factors to the problem, there are some aspects from it has arisen. This essay will
examine this phenomenon.
Students, especially those in high school are put under immense pressure to succeed in school. With exceeding
high expectations from their parents, intense competition among peers, extreme stress a college academic
preparation. As society, as well as the economy evolve, where it is no longer about merely survival, but rather
improving in living standards, monetary value and the need to sustain financial stability steeply increase. Naturally,
parents want their children to succeed and support themselves financially; therefore, setting expectations, cutting
off from personal interests as well as other means of entertainment, putting them under pressure to focus on their
education. Apart from the competition between human and system, it is also between parents and parents. The
constant tension built up within the organism adversely affects the struggling and confused teenagers, resulting in
severe consequences.
Moreover, the more time students learn in schools, the more knowledge they gain. Schools also, provide people
with educational environments, where people can improve their social skill, especially teamwork skills, and
develop their relationships that they all need in the future. In addition, people will not be able to go on to
universities and colleges if they did not have a high School diploma. After completing university, people can have
more opportunities to get a better job with much high salaries, compared to those who just finish secondary school.
For instance, in Israel, people will be more successful in their careers with a college degree.
In conclusion, for the reasons mentioned before, I have always believed that human beings should study and finish
their education at high schools until they are 18.