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INTERMEDIATE 1 - FINAL EXAM

PART 1. Listening 25 points

Listen to four of their responses and organize the items below according to the order in which they are mentioned
and discussed. You will hear the responses two times. (2 points each)

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1 chatting online

2 exchanging information by email

3 playing computer games

4 making calls on a cell phone

5 texting on a cellphone

6 heating food in the microwave

7 talking on the home telephone

8 buying books on the internet

texting on a cellphone making calls on a cell phone exchanging information by email playing computer games
buying books on the internet heating food in the microwave chatting online talking on the home telephone

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Section2. Directions: Listen to the following interview and complete the outline below by selecting the correct
words on the list. You will hear the interview two times.

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Not Just a Phone

that a good app to show your photos after a trip is (3) Glimpse . The application creates short (4)

clips of video so you can show the (5) places you went and the (6) activities
you did, without boring your friends.
Another good app is MapMyRun, which helps you keep (7) fit . It also helps you

track your (8) kilometres so you can share your improvements with other people. Karen likes competing
against her daughter.
There are also games. Karen likes (9) word games like Scrabble.
Now, the smartphone is an essential part of Karen’s life.

kilometres clips of video Glimpse fit mobile phones apps word activities places

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PART 2. Reading 25 points

A Most Scientists believe that humans caused today’s major environmental problems. They say we have ignored two
important principles of nature. First, natural resources have a limit. There is only so much life that each ecosystem (for
example, a forest, a river, or an ocean) can support. Second, all of our actions have effects. If we try to change one part of
nature, we change others as well. For example, DDT is a toxic chemical that farmers once used on their crops to kill pests.
However, the chemical also ended up in plants and food.

Losing Natural Resources

B Each year, people in the USA use about 30 percent of the world’s energy and materials, like oil. Other
industrialized nations also use more than they need. If this continues, there will be no resources for anybody to use.
According to some people, the global supply of oil will last only fifty years.

C However, some people argue that the future will be better. They say technology will help us create new resources.
For example, solar energy will replace coal and oil, and plastic will replace metals like tin and aluminum. In fact, this has
been happening for some time. However, producing these new resources can cause pollution

Environmental Pollution
D For many years, we have been producing a lot of waste. We have also created new products that cannot be
recycled. The result is pollution, and air pollution is a problem for us all. The greatest cause of air pollution is the automobile.
It produces at least 80 percent of air pollution. Air pollution can cause serious illnesses such as bronchitis and lung cancer.

E Burning coal, oil, and wood releases carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. A thick "blanket" of these gasses traps
heat within our atmosphere. We call this the greenhouse effect. The result of the greenhouse effect is global warming.
Scientists believe that global warming will cause flooding and rising sea levels. It could cause serious climatic change and
social problems (Stevens 1995; Lemonick 1995).
F Today, more people, businesses and governments want to protect the environment. People save energy around the
home, recycle, take buses, and plant trees. But will that be enough?

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Section 1. Directions: Write the letters (A-K) of the paragraphs which mention the following:
Use capital letters.
(1.5 points each)
1.Plant and food contamination from pesticide A

2. Recycling F

3. The effect of trapped gasses E

4. The effects of cars D

5. Solar energy C

6. Reduction of resources B

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Section 2. Directions: Choose the best option to complete the following statements. (2 points each)

“Natural resources have a limit” is a ___.

Select one:
a. social consequence

b. principle of nature

c. source of air pollution

Clear my choice

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DDT _______.

Select one:
a. is no longer used

b. can make us sick

c. is not as toxic as in the past

Clear my choice

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In Paragraph A, the words 'have a limit' mean __________

Select one:
a. the point where resources can be used

b. the point where resources can continue

c. the point where there are no more resources

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Scientists believe that global warming is __________

Select one:
a. something easily solved

b. a serious problem

c. not a problem

Clear my choice

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According to some people, ___ will be replaced by plastic.

Select one:
a. coal and oil

b. tin and other metals

c. only tin

Clear my choice

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The release of gasses into the atmosphere ultimately causes _________.

Select one:
a. the greenhouse effect

b. the formation of a blanket

c. global warming

Clear my choice

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Look at the diagram. Which of the following is probably NOT caused by air pollution? ______.

Select one:
a. gastroenteritis

b. respiratory illness

c. cancer

Clear my choice

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The best title for the final section of the article (Paragraph F) is _____.

Select one:
a. Saving the Environment

b. Protecting the Environment

c. Are We Doing Enough?

Clear my choice

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PART 3. Writing 25 points

Topics
Make sure you choose one only.

TOPIC 1 - Are face-to-face classes easier than online classes? Why?

Important:

Be sure to write about your opinions, thoughts, and reasons for your opinion. Include details and examples.
Avoid the use of programs or help from other people. Be creative and innovative. Plagiarism is not valid.
You should plan and organize your essay first: make sure you have a strong thesis statement in your introduction,
and transitions words in your body paragraph.
You should write your essay on the space below.

Paragraph Styles

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 Are face-to-face classes easier than online.

Online classes have emerged as an invaluable educational tool in the digital age, offering a number of significant ad
time flexibility they provide allows students to adapt their learning to their individual schedules, thus promoting aut
management. In addition, this format eliminates geographical barriers, enabling access to education from anywhere

Another key benefit is the diversity of multimedia resources available in online classes. Students can take advantag
materials, such as videos, interactive presentations and online resources, enriching their learning experience. This va
learning styles and promotes a more dynamic educational environment. However, it is important to recognize that o
challenges, such as the need for a stable Internet connection and the ability of students to self-regulate. Despite the
aforementioned advantages suggest that online classes have the potential to positively transform education, provid
flexible access to information and knowledge.

In conclusion, online classes represent a significant evolution in the contemporary educational landscape. Their flex
resources, interactivity and cost savings position them as a valuable option for those who are looking for a modern
adapted to the demands of today's digital society.

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