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Question 1 of 6
1. Question
Section I: Listening
Instructions: Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
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LIBRARY INFORMATION
Example:
Minimum joining age: 18 years
For registration, must take
- two 1. and
- two forms of I.D. e.g. driving licence, 2.
Cost to join per year (without current student card): 3. £. per year
Number of items allowed: (members of public) 4.
Loan times: four weeks
Fines start at 5. £
Computers can be booked up to 6. hours in advance
Library holds most national papers, all 7. and magazines
Need a 8. to use photocopier
Creative Writing class
- tutor is John 9.
- held on 10. evenings
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Question 2 of 6
2. Question
Section II: Reading
Instructions: Choose the correct answer.
Heroes
Section I
Is it fair to say that to be a hero in real life is an altogether different prospect from the heroism we read about in books or view in films? After all, behaving bravely when there is no guarantee of a positive outcome, when you can actually hear your heart thumping in your chest and feel your stomach clenching, takes real character. Most acts of heroism go unseen by a public used to the spectacular, and many everyday heroes die unsung.
Section II
Yet there is a large body of opinion that says that a real hero must be epic just like a storybook one. Alexander the Great was obsessed with being remembered as a hero; he slept with the Iliad under his pillow and dreamed of becoming more renowned than Achilles or Agamemnon. This is a common mentality, one that confuses fame with bravery and claims that the heroic act must be a grand one that can be painted large on the canvas of history.
Section III
This way of thinking also seems to call into doubt the fact that the heroes in literature are fictional. This may seem strange considering the fact that the character of the hero is inherently the same throughout literature. Heroes with flaws, despite their great strength (that will at some point lead them astray), must undergo a test of fire in order to reach a deeper understanding of themselves and the world. The same applies to everyone from Gilgamesh to Luke Skywalker.
Section IV
Even when the character is based on a real person, by the time they reach us through the medium of story, they are changed beyond recognition. There doubtless was a man once by the name of Odysseus, who got lost on the way back from a war and did not return home for a long time. The war, however, did not involve the numbers we read about in the Iliad. He may not have been gone quite as long as was claimed in Homer’s version of the Odyssey, and the strange people he and his sailors met probably took a long time to achieve the status of monsters.
Section V
Alexander the Great felt constrained by his father’s greatness, and worried that there would be nothing left to conquer when his turn came. When it did, he created in a few short years one of the greatest empires ever seen, was proclaimed as divine by the Egyptians, and died at the age of thirty-two still consumed by the same thirst for recognition. It remained unquenched, unsatisfied, despite the fact that he had accomplished almost every one of the goals he had aspired to and pursued, and despite his becoming a household name throughout the known world.
Section VI
What is ultimately the problem with all this is the fact that we are not inclined to judge simple ordinary acts of heroism as anything worthy of note. Before every act, the thought flashes through our mind: is anybody watching? We no longer think someone who bravely does the right thing under difficult circumstances is a hero; it must be caught on camera, reported on the news, become a thread on Twitter, in some way contribute to the growth of immortality. Who would be a hero under such pressure? Even Batman or Superman would think twice about donning their disguise if they really were around today.
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- What is a real act of heroism, as described in Section I?
A. one that is made into a film
B. one which is publicly recognized
C. one that changes history
D. one that is done without thought of reward - Alexander the Great’s idea of a hero was
A. a man who becomes a legend.
B. a man who acts according to his beliefs.
C. a man who knows his history.
D. a man who forgets where he came from. - What is implied about the character of the hero in Section III?
A. It has numberless variations
B. It is one of the oldest characters in literature.
C. It is boring.
D. It is limited. - What is said about the stories of heroes we know today?
A. They are the creations of the participants themselves.
B. They are the products of embellishment and exaggeration.
C. They faithfully narrate true historical moments.
D. They are a pale reflection of the events they were based on. - What is the example of Alexander the Great meant to show?
A. how easy it is to be disappointed with life
B. the fate of those who want everything
C. what makes us desire fame and glory
D. the impossibility of matching storybook heroes - What is said in the final section about how people feel nowadays about heroism?
A. It should be left to the professionals.
B. It is far too difficult to even attempt.
C. It belongs in the past with the myths and legends.
D. More and more people are inspired by their favorite stories.
- What is a real act of heroism, as described in Section I?
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Question 3 of 6
3. Question
Section III: Vocabulary
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A. Instructions: Complete each word below based on its meaning. The first latter has been given. Write your answer in full word in each space provided.
1. D________________: to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way
2. P________________: the natural ability or the possibility of happening or becoming something
3. A________________: a particular part or feature of a situation, idea, or problem
4. U________________: having less money or not having rights that most people have
5. A________________: something that has been done successfully through hard work or skill.
B. Instructions: Fill in the gaps with given words in the box. There are more words than needed.
title executives contacts advance ethical style perspective assess staff effective Do you dream of becoming a more 6). Leader? Do you hope to 7). to the top of your organization? Then consider coming to this year’s National Leadership Conference. Our team of experts will 8). your management skills and give you specific advice on ways to improve. They will also discuss a variety of management 9). and help you develop your own way of managing a team. Don’t miss this opportunity to receive professional training and meet many new people. The new 10). you meet will include experienced trainers, as well as 11). who manage successful corporations all over the country. What you experience at the NLC your entire 12). on leadership!
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Question 4 of 6
4. Question
Section IV: Grammar
Instructions: Combine the two sentences by changing the sentence in italics into a defining relative clause.
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1. They found the money. I dropped the money.
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2. I broke the plate. The plate was a wedding present.
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3. The police arrested the man. I saw the man steal a handbag.
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4. The Queen fired the chef. We had met the chef.
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5. She wrote to her friend. Her friend lives in Vietnam.
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Question 5 of 6
5. Question
Section IV: Grammar
Instructions: Fill in the gaps with the correct article (a, an, the, 0) when necessary.
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I am from Winchester, Hampshire. Winchester is city in United Kingdom. I live in town called Taunton which is on River Tone. I live in house in quiet street in countryside. street is called “Hudson Street” and house is more than 100 years old! I am English lecturer at college near center of town. I like books, music and taking photographs. I usually have lunch at college. I usually go home by car. We have all kinds of food in England. I like Polish food very much. Sometimes, I go to Polish restaurant in Bath. restaurant is called “Magda’s”. Polish food is delicious.
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Question 6 of 6
6. Question
Section IV: Grammar
Instructions: Use the verbs in brackets to fill the gaps with correct forms of ‘gerund’ or ‘infinitive’.
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1. I can’t stand in queues. ( to wait )
2. I wouldn’t like in his shoes. (to be)
3. Jim loves in Thailand. ( to work )
4. I hate the shopping on Saturday. ( to do )
5. Blast! I forgot milk. ( to buy )
6. In the end, we decided in. (to stay)
7. I need some information about Portugal. ( to find )
8. My parents like for long walks at the weekend. ( to go )
9. Tony gave up years ago. ( to smoke )
10. I wanted and see Troy but no one else was interested. ( to go )
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