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1. The document is an expert proficiency test with questions about vocabulary, grammar, and writing related to digital media usage and the effects of technology. 2. It contains questions about filling in gaps in texts with appropriate words, identifying single words that best fit sentences, and completing sentences to have similar meanings using provided words. 3. The writing section asks the test taker to write a 280-320 word report discussing the positive and negative effects of large amounts of digital information on individuals and businesses, and make recommendations for effectively dealing with information in personal and business lives.

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Module 4 Test

1. The document is an expert proficiency test with questions about vocabulary, grammar, and writing related to digital media usage and the effects of technology. 2. It contains questions about filling in gaps in texts with appropriate words, identifying single words that best fit sentences, and completing sentences to have similar meanings using provided words. 3. The writing section asks the test taker to write a 280-320 word report discussing the positive and negative effects of large amounts of digital information on individuals and businesses, and make recommendations for effectively dealing with information in personal and business lives.

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Module 4
VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR
1 For questions 1–7, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each
gap.
THE DIGITAL WORLD
It seems that a large percentage of today’s population is addicted (1) _____ all forms of digital media
and no one seems free of the (2) _____ phone that buzzes, rings or sings to its owners incessantly.
Many people no longer trust their own (3) _____ memories and commit every detail of their lives to
some digital device or other and are completely lost without it. Generally (4) _____ , it is the younger
generation who are so addicted, but more and more people seem to be having their way of life
(5) _____ by the digital world. People ‘tweet’ the most mundane of matters as well as the most
interesting – in their world, having a cup of coffee is as exciting as climbing Mount Everest! There is a
grave danger that people are allowing technology to take (6) _____ over everything else in their lives.
And in educational circles, (7) _____ is growing over the influence of social media, which seems to be
adversely affecting students’ progress in some cases.
1 A on B by C with D to
2 A networking B permeating C nagging D exposing
3 A fallible B unassailable C visual D uncontrollable
4 A saying B speaking C talking D commenting
5 A put down B censored C broken down D eroded
6 A precedence B collaboration C reinforcement D consideration
7 A risk B concern C regard D threat
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2 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word that best fits each space. Use only
one word in each space.
FINDING MY NEW JOB
On hearing that I was looking for a new job, my friend, Felix, said that I (1) __________ to use the
networking sites I’m on and that I needed to (2) __________ my online profile (3) __________ delay
as it did not contain recent information. Apparently more and more employers are using social media
as part of their recruitment plans so it’s important to utilise these sites effectively. In (4) __________ ,
my profile picture needed to be more professional looking and my work experience, skills and
qualifications needed refreshing. It does seem that two (5) __________ are better than one! When I
looked at my sites with a critical eye, I realised how unprofessional they would appear to potential
employers. With (6) __________ to my photo, I have always used one I’ve taken on my phone, but I
can now see that it doesn’t make me look very employable! If it had been (7) __________ to me I
wouldn’t have changed anything on my site, but thanks (8) __________ Felix, I did, and I ended up
with the most fantastic job.
/8

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3 For questions 1–9, read the text below. Use the word given in CAPITALS at the end of some of

the lines to form a word that fits in the space in the same line.
Social networking is here to stay and (1) __________ between people all over the ACT
world has never been easier. We can share our lives with our network friends who
can help us solve problems or offer advice. Although these sites can act as a kind of
group therapy session with people who seem to care and who will listen, there is
little or no (2) __________ , so cyber-bullying is a growing problem. Perhaps there need CENSOR
to be more (3) __________ on what people are allowed to say. Nevertheless, social CONSTRAIN
networking sites can be a great way to find people with shared interests and they can
also be very (4) __________ if used wisely. For many people, it offers them a feeling INFORM
of (5) __________ from the real world. Furthermore it gives them a chance to ESCAPE
chat about anything and everything, often quite (6) __________ , without fear of being MEAN
rejected by others. Whatever the drivers, it has become a (7) __________ activity for COMPEL
many, so it is hardly surprising that some people feel a sense of (8) __________ if CONNECT
they are unable to get online for any period of time. And when they do get back online
after a few hours of downtime, there is an (9) __________ feeling of relief at being a part MISTAKE
of the world once more.
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4 For questions 1–6, 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. Use between three and eight
words, including the word given.
1 It wasn’t possible for you to look at every university website because you didn’t have the
time.
HAVE
You ___________________________ because you didn’t have the time.
2 You are in charge of the IT system and problems must be resolved immediately.
ONUS
The __________________________ the IT problems immediately.
3 You can’t leave work early today as you have promised to complete the project by the end of
the day.
OBLIGATION
You ___________________________ finish the project by the end of the day.
4 You should buy a new laptop because yours is so old.
OFF
You ___________________________ a new laptop because yours is so old.
5 It was not possible for him to use the Internet at home because it wasn’t working.
HAVE
He ___________________________ because it wasn’t working.
6 I don’t think uploading that photo of your boss was a good idea.
UPLOADED
You ___________________________ that photo of your boss.
/6
WRITING
5 Your tutor has asked you to write a report on the positive and negative aspects of the large
amounts of information now available thanks to the digital revolution. You must consider its
effects on individuals’ lives as well as businesses. Make recommendations for dealing
effectively with large amounts of information in both personal and business lives. Write your
report in 280–320 words.

/10
TOTAL /40

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