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The researchers conducted a mathematical analysis and statistical analysis of record-breaking performances in German athletics over the last 20 years. They found that only four events showed any systematic increase in performance over time, and the frequency of record breakers was consistent with the expected statistical distribution if overall performance levels had remained constant. Therefore, the researchers concluded that record breakers have just become more rare by chance rather than improvements in training or equipment.

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CAE Placement Test

The researchers conducted a mathematical analysis and statistical analysis of record-breaking performances in German athletics over the last 20 years. They found that only four events showed any systematic increase in performance over time, and the frequency of record breakers was consistent with the expected statistical distribution if overall performance levels had remained constant. Therefore, the researchers concluded that record breakers have just become more rare by chance rather than improvements in training or equipment.

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Placement Test Cambridge Advanced English (CAE)

You have 1 hour to complete this test Please do not use a dictionary

Name: ______________________ Date: __________________

CAE Placement Test


Name: < > Date: / /

You have 30minutes to complete this part of the test. For questions 47-53, use the words in the box on the right to form one word which fits in the same numbered space in the text. The exercise begins with an example (0) IS THIS THE END FOR RECORD-BREAKING? According to researchers, we have reached the limits for some sports. No matter how hard we train or whatever the (0) improvements in the design of our running shoes, they say were just not going to get any better. A mathematical (47) was carried out to show that most of our track and field records are in fact being broken by chance. The researchers looked at the best annual performances in 22 events in German athletics (48) . over the last 20 years. Only four events showed any kind of (49) .increase over that time and the record-breaking times fitted the (50) distribution you would expect if the overall level of performance had stayed the same. The researchers concluded that the (51) of record breakers is not (52) . Record breakers are just (53) rare.

Example: 0 IMPROVE 0 improvement 47 ANALYSE 48 CHAMPION 49 SYSTEM 50 STATISTIC 51 EXIST 52 MIRACLE 53 EXCEPT

For questions 16-30, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. The exercise begins with an example (0).

On the other hand?


We left-handed people lack collective pride. We (0) just try to get by, in our clumsy way. We make (16) demands and we avoid a fuss. I used to say whenever someone watched me sign my name and remarked that he or she was also left-handed; You and me and Lernardo da Vinci! That was a weak joke, (17) contained my often unconscious desire to belong to Left Pride, a social movement that (18) doesnt exist but I hope may one day come. There are many false stories about the left-handed (19) circulation: for example, a few decades ago someone wrote that Picasso was left-handed, and others kept repeating it, but the proof is all (20) often still claimed as one of ours, also (22) the contrary. The great genius Einstein (21) proof. And sadly there is also no truth (23) far / it .

the myth that the left-handed tend to be smarter and more creative. (24) the amount of research that has been carried out, researchers in the field still find it hard to left-handed. Apparently a third of those (26) , those using their right hand for .

decide precisely what we mean (25)

write with their left hand throw a ball with their right. (27) definesCAE (28)

writing rarely throw with their left. A difficult skill that becomes crucial at a most impressionable age, writing you will call yourself. I have never used scissors, baseball bat, hockey stick or Placement Test / / so, I think Im left-handed as (30) .

computer mouse with anything but my right; (29) Name: < > Date: everyone else.

Writing - 30 minutes Write an essay of between 120-180 words on ONE of the following: 1. Write a speech for tourists from your country explaining the differences between Australia and your country. 2. Your cousin has written to you asking you to recommend an English school. Write your reply. 3. As I walked home from work the other night I heard footsteps behind me ... (continue the story) 4. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in shared accommodation? I have chosen question number (please write the question number)

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