TEST 7

SECTION I: LISTENING (40 POINTS)

Part 1: Listen to an interview between a young woman who has applied for a position with a company and
the personnel officer of the company. As you listen, fill in the form below with NO MORE THAN THREE
WORDS/NUMBER. You will hear this piece twice. (14 points)
Name of applicant ____________
University attended ____________
Subject English
Year of graduation ____________
Work experience:
Last position a secondary school teacher
Years ____________
Salary ____________
Previous work ____________
Years 1990-1992
New job’s salary ____________
Benefit of the job Four hours per week at full pay to attend college
courses

Part 2: You will hear part of a radio program about a famous person. For question 8-15, complete the notes
which summarize what the speaker says. You will need to write a word or short phrase in each box. You will
hear this piece twice. (16 points)

The newspapers were all surprised by her wedding.

Her first part was in a

As a child, she wanted to be

Denise learnt more about the theatre when she

She met Peter Jones at

She spent some time living in

together in Holliwood.

Peter worked hard to get interested in his ideas.

To make money, Denise worked in

Andy Foster was impressed by the Peter showed him.
They started making My Previous Life three months after Andy met Denise.
Part 3:You will hear an interview with someone who works in the film industry. For question 16-20, choose
the best answer (A, B or C)
16. What does Alan say about his job title?
A. It confuses a lot of people.
B. It is just a name for the job.
C. It encourages him to work hard.
17. Alan considers his job to be
A. creative
B. managerial
C. administrative
18.When he started in films, Alan
 A. immediately learnt new skills.
B. did the same kind of work as before.
C. had to change his working method.
19.When Alan was working on his latest film,
A. problems were caused by the weather.
B. there were difficulties moving the equipment.
C. he wished he was in the studio.
20.For Alan, the disadvantage of the job is
A. the amount of responsibility.
B. the criticism he receives.
C. the effect on family life.
Part 4: You are going to listen to a talk about a city of Pompeii. As you listen, indicate whether the following
statements are true or not by writing
T for a statement which is true;
F for a statement which is false;
21. When the volcano first erupted, 18,000 people weren’t able to escape dealth.
22. Pompeii was buried under 20 feet of volcanic rock and ash.
23. The city of Pompeii could never be forgotten.
24. An Italian farmer found a part of a wall of the ancient city of Pompeii on his farm.
25. Now, tourists come to see the ruins of the famous city of Pompeii.
Part B. LEXICO- GRAMMAR
Part 1: Choose the best option to complete each of the following questions.
1. After several hours on the road they became ______ to the fact that they would never reach the hotel by
nightfall.
A. dejected B. resigned C. depressed D. disillusioned
2. One of the organization’s aims is to ______ information about the disease so that more people know about its
symptoms.
A. disentangle B. deride C. dwindle D. disseminate
3. Dealing with ______ refusal from an employee is easier than dealing with false compliance.
A. an offset B. a remedial C. an agile D. an outright
4. Did you see Jonathan this morning? He looked like ______. It must have been quite a party last night.
A. a wet blanket B. a dead duck C. a death warmed up D. a bear with a sore head
5. In the ______ of security, personnel must wear their identity badges at all time.
A. requirement B. demands C. assistance D. interests
6. I must ______ my Spanish before I go to Seville.
A. make up for B. break out of C. brush up on D. cut out for
7. She has scrawled me a note in her familiar ______ handwriting.
A. scratchy B. scruffy C. rusty D. sloppy
8. Education should be a universal right and not a ______
A. deliverance B. enlightenment C. privilege D. liberty
9. I know you're upset about breaking up with Tony but there are plenty more ______
A. horses in the stable B. cows in the field
C. tigers in the zoo D. fish in the sea
10. On Sunday, Vivian studied for seven hours ______
A. on end B. at once C. in full D. at length
11. Stephen really lost his ______ when his dental appointment was cancelled again.
A. head B. voice C. calm D. rag
12. We were working overtime to cope with a sudden ______ in demand.
A. boost B. impetus C. surge D. thrust
13. It was decide that the cost of the project would be ______ so it was abandoned.
A. repressive B. prohibitive C. restrictive D. exclusive
14. She was determined to become wealthy and to that ______ she started her own company.
A. view B. aim C. end D. object
15. He made a number of ______ remarks about my cooking, which upset us.
A. slashing B. stabbing C. chopping D. cutting
16. She is afraid she is rather ______ about the existence of the ghost.
A. skeptical B. partial C. adaptable D. incapable
17. I am sorry to have bothered you, I was under the ______ that you wanted me to call you.
A. mistake B. miscalculation C. misconception D. misapprehension
18. Many children who get into trouble in their early teens go on to become ______ offenders.
A. persistent B. insistent C. inverted D. innate
19. ______, Americans eat a light breakfast. They usually don’t eat a lot of food in the morning.
A. By and large B. Fair and square C. Ins and outs D. Odds and ends
20. If that boy doesn’t stop stealing, he will ______ in jail.
A. end up B. bring about C. get round D. go by

Part 2: There are ten mistakes in the text below. Underline the mistakes and correct them in the space
provided.
Although speech is the most advance form of communication, there are many ways of communication without
using speech. Signals, signs, symbols and gestures may be find in every known culture. The basic function of a
signal is to impinging on the environment in such way that it attracts attention as the dots and the dashes of a
telegraph circuit. Coding to refer to speech, the potential for communication is very great. Less adaptable to the
codification of words, signs also contain meaning in and of themselves. A stop sign or a barber pole conveys
meaning quickly and conveniently. Symbols are more difficult to describe than signals and signs because of its
relationship with the receiver's cultural perceptions. In some cultures, applauding in a theatre provides
performances with an auditory symbol of approval. Gestures such as waving and handshaking also communicate
some certain cultural message. Although signals, signs, symbols and gestures are very useful, they do have a major
disadvantage. They usually do not allow ideas to share without the sender being directly adjacent to the receiver.
Your answers:
1. 6.
2. 7.
3. 8.
4. 9.
5. 10.

Part 3: Fill in each blank with the correct form of the words.
Historically, Mars was thought to be the most likely planet to habour life. There is a range of such
(1.believe) ………………. in popular culture as expressed in literature, radio and films. Public fascination with
Martians began in the late 19th century when astronomer Giovanni reported (2.observe) …………… of large
channels on Mars in 1887. In 1897, Well’s War of the World was the first major work to explore the (3.conceive)
……….. of the “extraterrestrial invader” and exerted a substantial influence on the public psyche. A few years
later, even (4.knowledge) ……………… astronomers such as Lowell seriously advocated the (5.possible)
………..of life forms as described in his book Mars as the Adobe life. Consequently, Mars began to take a special
place in popular culture around the turn of the 20th century, continuing until today. However, this does not (6.little)
……………. the unique role of Mars in the history of science. Specifically, the (7.document) …………….of the
movement of Mars by Kepler led to the formation of his three laws of (8.planet) ………………… motion which
shattered notions of astronomy and laid the foundations for the (9.dicover) ………………. of Newton. Like no
other planets, Mars has left (10.replace) ……………………. marks on human imagination and thought.

READING
Part 1: Read the passage and choose a suitable word to fill in each blank.
History is full of inventions that looked good at the time, but which nobody wanted to buy. New ideas may
fail for one of several reasons. Firstly, there are those which do not (1) …………. work very well when put to the
test. Then, there are the ideas which are good in themselves, but which do not fulfill a real (2) ………….. .In other
words, people can (3) …………. without them, so do not buy them. A third group are those which are too
expensive to manufacture. But none of these reasons explains why, in the 1990s, no new technology was (4)
…………….. in replacing the compact disc as the means of packaging recorded music.
The 1990s was a period of rapid technological change, particularly in the area of electronic (5) …………
for the home. During this time, a number of alternative technologies were invented that could have replaced the
CD, but none of them (6) ………… on. The new ideas worked, were not (7) ………….. to make and would have
provided consumers with (8) …………. quality recordings. Despite all this, few people bought them. And this can
only be explained by the (9) ……. that people who had invested in CD players and discs of their favorite music did
not think the improvement in quality on (10) …………. was great enough to make it worth the effort and expense
of changing.
1. A. hopefully B. truthfully C. carefully D. actually
2. A. like B. need C. wish D. want
3. A. be B. make C. do D. have
4. A. profitable B. rewarded C. successful D. attempted
5. A. supplies B. machinery C. appliance D. equipment
6. A. kept B. held C. caught D. took
7. A. cheaply B. costly C. dearly D. hardly
8. A. broader B. greater C. further D. higher
9. A. fact B. answer C. reason D. response
10. A. production B. demand C. offer D. available

Part 2: Read the following passage and use ONE word to fill in each gap.
Cell phones have been 1.______ in Japan since the early 1990s, but it was not until 1999 that their use
really took 2.______. The age of cell phones has emerged but with it come 3.______. Cell phones are used on
business trains, in restaurants, and in all areas of life. They cause problems when they 4.______ during meetings,
concerts, weddings or 5.______ funerals. What’s more, people speak loudly in public and students read and text
messages during lessons. More seriously, when a cell phone is used near a person using a pacemaker to regulate his
heartbeat, its radio waves may 6.______ with the functioning of the machine. Now, something is being done to
solve these problems. In many places, new technology is being used to 7.______ the cell phones. Airline
passengers are requested to stop using cell phones while on 8.______. Concert halls ask their audience to switch
their phones to 9.______ mode. However, phone 10.______ fear that if they do not answer their phones, they will
lose valuable business opportunities. That’s why many do not turn off their phones even when they are
Part 3. You are going to read a magazine article. Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which best fits according
to the text. (20pts)
An air pollutant is defined as a compound added directly or indirectly by humans to the atmosphere in such
quantities as to affect humans, animals, vegetation, or materials adversely. Air pollution requires a very flexible
definition that permits continuous change. When the first air pollution laws were established in England in the
fourteenth century, air pollutants were limited to compounds that could be seen or smelled - a far cry from the
extensive list of harmful substances known today. As technology has developed and knowledge of the health
aspects of various chemicals has increased, the list of air pollutants has lengthened. In the future, even water vapor
might be considered an air pollutant under certain conditions.
Many of the more important air pollutants, such as sulfur oxides, carbon monoxide, and nitrogen oxides, are found
in nature. As the Earth developed, the concentration of these pollutants was altered by various chemical reactions;
they became components in biogeochemical cycles. These serve as an air purification scheme by allowing the
compounds to move from the air to the water or soil. On a global basis, nature's output of these compounds dwarfs
that resulting from human activities.
However, human production usually occurs in a localized area, such as a city. In such a region, human output may
be dominant and may temporarily overload the natural purification scheme of the cycles. The result is an increased
concentration of noxious chemicals in the air. The concentrations at which the adverse effects appear will be
greater than the concentrations that the pollutants would have in the absence of human activities. The actual
concentration need not be large for a substance to be a pollutant; in fact, the numerical value tells us little until we
know how much of an increase this represents over the concentration that would occur naturally in the area. For
example, sulfur dioxide has detectable health effects at 0.08 parts per million (ppm), which is about 400 times its
natural level. Carbon monoxide, however, has a natural level of 0.1 ppm and is not usually a pollutant until its level
reaches about 15 ppm.
1. What does the passage mainly discuss?
A. The economic impact of air pollution B. What constitutes an air pollutant
C. How much harm air pollutants can cause D. The effects of compounds added to the atmosphere
2. The word "adversely" in the first paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. negatively B. quickly C. admittedly D. considerably
3. It can be inferred from the first paragraph that _______.
A. water vapor is an air pollutant in localized areas
B. most air pollutants today can be seen or smelled
C. the definition of air pollution will continue to change
D. a substance becomes an air pollutant only in cities
4. The word "These" in the second paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. the various chemical reactions B. the pollutants from the developing Earth
C. the compounds moved to the water or soil D. the components in biogeochemical cycles
5. For which of the following reasons can natural pollutants play an important role in controlling air pollution?
A. They function as part of a purification process.
B. They occur in greater quantities than other pollutants.
C. They are less harmful to living beings than other pollutants.
D. They have existed since the Earth developed.
6. According to the passage, human-generated air pollution in localized regions _______.
A. can be dwarfed by nature's output of pollutants
B. can overwhelm the natural system that removes pollutants
C. will damage areas outside of the localized regions
D. will react harmfully with natural pollutants
7. The word "localized" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. specified B. circled C. surrounded D. encircled
8. According to the passage, the numerical value of the concentration level of a substance is only useful if
_______.
A. the other substances in the area are known B. it is in a localized area
C. the natural level is also known D. it can be calculated quickly
9. The word "detectable" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. beneficial B. special C. measurable D. separable
10. The word "noxious" in the third paragraph is closest in meaning to _______.
A. poisonous B. natural C. known D. essential
4. Read the following article and do the tasks that follow. (10 ps)
WORKING FROM HOME
Can you feel your anxiety and stress levels increasing every time you get caught in a traffic jam? Do you find it
difficult to control your tongue when your boss points out your shortcomings yet again? Do you yearn for state-of-
the-art technology in your home that you haven’t had to pay for? If you are shouting an enthusiastic “Yes!” in
answer to these questions, then it could be time to make a career and life change that may not even require you to
quit your job. Just suggest to your boss that you wish to become one of the new breed of executives whose office is
based at home.
Working from home is a relatively new phenomenon, but id becoming an increasingly popular option with both
businesses and employees. The technology available to us means that we no longer need to be in the same office
building as our colleagues to communicate effectively with each other. E-mail, video conferencing, mobile
telephones and more, mean that we can do business just as efficiently, regardless of our location.
Companies may choose to employ a proportion of their staff as home-based workers, as, of course, a workforce set
up in such a way requires far less office space and fewer parking facilities. The fixed costs of a business can be
dramatically reduced. Employees can enjoy the added benefits of freedom to schedule the day as they choose and
freedom to spend more time at home with their families.
We can even go so far as to say that the working-from-home phenomenon could be one of the answers to the
pollution problems which the modern world has inflicted upon itself. Fewer people travelling to work every day
equals fewer cars. Fewer cars, of course, equates to lower CO2 levels in the atmosphere.
But what are the drawbacks to working at home? For many of us, work is a means of escaping our nearest and
dearest and making our own mark on the world. The relationships we have with our colleagues are a significant
part of our life - after all, full-time workers spend a third of their day in their workplace. Some people who work
from home feel that they are actually much more productive and can get tasks done in a much shorter time than in
an office environment. Others, however, may be demotivated by the isolation and find it difficult to get down to
tasks which have a more intangible deadline.
As with most aspects of life, a balance is probably the best solution for the majority of workers – a job based at
home which requires regular contact with colleagues at regular meetings. Management surveys show that
successful business is easier if we operate as a team: brainstorming and sharing ideas and offering support and
motivation to each other. After all, we are only human and we need others to complain to if we have a bad day at
work!
Task 1: Choose the appropriate heading for each paragraph of the text above from the list below.
List of Headings
i. Time for a change? vi. Technology keeping us at home
ii. Social impact vii. Benefits of all
iii. Management decisions viii. Business in the workplace
iv. Flexibility of technology ix. Keeping it clean
v. Wasted time on the road x. The best of both worlds

1. Paragraph A: ………………
2. Paragraph B: ………………
3. Paragraph C: ………………
4. Paragraph D: ………………
5. Paragraph E: ………………
6. Paragraph F: ………………
Task 2: Complete the summary of the text by using words from the box
benefits psychological workplace friendships
conduct business release flexibility

Technology has allowed us to (7)…………at home instead of the office. For the company, there are financial
incentives and for the employee there is more (8)………… There are even (9)……….for the environment.
However, there is (10)………factor to be considered.

WRITING
Part 1: Rewrite the sentences beginning with the given words/phrases.
1. Her disappointment was such that she started to cry.
She felt so…………………………………………………………
2. There is rumour that the famous spy escaped to Russia.
The famous spy…………………………………………………………
3. The deadline for the completed application form is on Friday.
Completed application form must…………………………………………………………
4. I don’t think he can work out the answer to the problem in 30 seconds.
I doubt …………………………………………………………
5. She never finishes work on time despite her hard work.
No matter …………………………………………………………
Part 2: Rewrite the sentences using the given words.
1.Brian was about to blurt out my secret when I attracted his attention. (EYE)
Had I ………………………………………………………… blurted out my secret.
2.Someone rang the police with information about an impending robbery. (TIPPED)
The ………………………………………………………… about an impending robbery.
3.Paul meant well so you mustn’t be offended by his comments. (AMISS)
Please ………………………………………………………… because he meant well.
4.Some improvements will have to be made if you all want to pass this exam. (SOCKS)
You will all ………………………………………………………… if you want to pass this exam.
5. No one listened to what the politician was saying last night. (EARS)
What the politician was saying …………………………………………………………last night.
Part 3: Paragraph writing
Some teenagers believe that personal values are decided by their outside appearance rather than their inside
potentials. To what extent do you agree with the viewpoint?
Write a paragraph of around 150 words to answer the question.
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