Review 2 - Test 4
Review 2 - Test 4
Review 2 - Test 4
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DRUGS AND COMPUTERS
There is a new generation of young computer programmers hoping to
become millionaires. To achieve this, they have to work very hard and
stimulants (STIMULATE) are what many of them rely on to do so.
(21)_________
ambitious (AMBITION), they work long hours, up to
Because they are so (22)_________
72 hours at a time staying awake by using cocaine or speed. Often, they use a
cocktail of drugs to (23)_________
enable (ABLE) them to do their jobs. However, this
is extremely dangerous, and recently this way of life claimed its first
(24)_________
fatality (FATAL).
A 26-year old programmer, who was doing well on the Internet, was on
concoction (CONCOCT) of
business in New York. Unfortunately, due to a (25)_________
alcohol, Valium and heroin he had taken, he died. The doctor who did the
examination (EXAMINE) of the results led him
postmortem said that a close (26)_________
indicative (INDICATE) of long-
to believe that the toxic combination was (27)_________
term drug abuse.
assisstance (ASSIST) to
Moreover, a lot of those who use drugs as an (28)_________
their work also resort to them in their free time. They use drugs as uppers, but
unwind
also as a way to (29)_________ earnings
(WIND). With such high (30)_________
(EARN), they can afford whatever drugs they want. The problem is that they
may eventually pay the highest price – death.
READING
Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
ONE word in each gap.
MODERN LIVING
Over the last forty years, one of the major changes in the way we live
what
concerns (31)________ we eat.
has
As well as the fact that we have larger incomes, foreign travel (32)________
with
encouraged us to experiment (33)________ our cooking. As a result, ordinary
people have developed a taste (34)________for exotic flavours. Supermarkets,
which previously filled their shelves with only locally produced goods, now
even
stock Caribbean vegetables, spices from India and (35)________ Chinese beer!
more
There is also a trend towards eating (36)________ healthily nowadays, so
low-fat, low-calorie foodstuffs have become part of our weekly shopping basket.
And vegetarianism is on (37)________the rise, too. Government surveys predict
that one in three of us will be a vegetarian by the end of the present decade.
however the fact that we now know more than
Strange as it may seem, (38)________,
ever before about what we should eat has not actually made us (39)________much
healthier. In fact, the latest surveys show that all of us are getting fatter and
some, especially teenagers, are in danger of becoming clinically obese. If this
ourselves to blame.
happens, we only have (40)________
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Read the following passage and answer questions
COLLEGE SERVICES
Essential information for students
A For many courses at our College, your marks will be based on two pieces of
written work so you need to develop your skills as a writer. You will also be
asked to produce some practical work to demonstrate your grasp of the
subject. Most departments offer advice and guidelines on how to present
your work but the requirements may vary from one department to another.
B There are two examination periods each year at the end of each semester.
The first period is in June and the second in November. Additionally,
individual departments may have tests at other times, using various methods
such as “take-home” exams or assignments. If you feel your performance in
an examination has been affected by illness or a personal problem, you
should talk to the Course Co-ordinator in your department and complete a
special form. Each case is judged on its own merits depending on individual
circumstances.
D The College has arrangements with similar institutions in North America,
Europe and Asia. The schemes are open to all students and allow you to
complete a semester or a year of your course overseas. The results you gain
are credited towards your final certificate. This offers an exciting chance to
broaden your horizons and enrich your learning experience in a different
environment and culture.
E Youth Allowance payments or government funding may be available to full
time students. Reimbursement of travel costs may also be available in some
cases. Scholarships are also on offer, but these are competitive and the
closing date for applications is 31 October in the year before the one for
which the funds are sought.
F Your student card, which you get on completion of enrolment, is proof that
you are enrolled. Please take special care of it and carry it with you when
you are at the college. It is proof of who you are and you may be asked to
show it to staff at any time. This card is also your discount card for the
canteen as well as allowing you access to the library.
G The Students’ Club provides opportunities for a wide range of activities,
including the production of films, plays and concerts, as well as art and
photo exhibitions of work done by the students. If you have a creative idea
in mind, pick up a form from the office on Level 3 of the Administration
Building.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph A–G from the list of headings
below (i-x). There are more headings than paragraphs. Write your answers in
the corresponding numbered boxes. There is an example at the beginning (0).
List of Headings
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i Cultural events
ii Exchange programmes
iii Formal means of assessment
iv Getting around the campus
v Financial assistance
vi Special consideration
vii College regulations
viii Personal identification
ix Study skills workshop
x Writing skills
0. Paragraph A
41. Paragraph B 42. Paragraph C 43. Paragraph D
44. Paragraph E 45. Paragraph F 46. Paragraph G
Questions 47–50
Complete the following sentences, using the words or phrases from the reading
passage. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each gap. Write your
answers in the corresponding numbered boxes.
- In addition to written work, most students must prepare (47)_____________
to receive the course marks.
- As part of the government funding, some students can claim back
(48)________________.
- The (49)_______________, which provides proof of students’ identity,
enables them to borrow books from the library and also entitles them to a
(50)________________ in the cafeteria.
WRITING
Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the
same as the previous one.
51. The flight was delayed due to the adverse weather condition.
But for ……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… .
52. His third attempt on the driving test was successful.
He passed ……………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… .
53. She didn’t imagine that within a year her entire life would have changed.
Little ……………………………………………………………………………..…………………………………… .
54. Sharon said she would no longer tolerate her colleagues being rude.
Sharon said she would not willing to put ………………………..……………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………..……..…………………………… .
55. You may be disqualified if you don’t obey the regulations.
Failure ……………………………………………………………………………..……..…………………………………… .
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Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
between two and six words, including the word given.
56. Mr. Jonathan is unbelievably fluent in Chinese. belief
Mr. Jonathan’s ……………………………………………………………………………..…………………… .
57. I’m afraid our problems are only just beginning. iceberg
These problems of ours are ………………………………………………………..…………………… .
58. On no account will I let him stay in my house for the night. question
There is ……………………………………………………………………… up for the night.
59. You can borrow these highly technical books from the National Library.
loan
These highly technical books …………………………..………… the National Library.
60. The police managed to prevent the fighting between the two gangs by
arresting the masterminds. put
The police managed to ………………………………………………………………..……………………
between the two gangs by arresting the masterminds.