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Television has (0)... ... affected the world of sport and the way that we, as spectators, get to enjoy it. In recent decades it has become virtually (41)... to watch sport live on television without the constant (42)... of replays by the television channel.

Any time a referee makes a slightly (43)... decision, we are immediately shown an instant replay. We are so accustomed to this that if we don't see the instant replay, we're left with the (44 )... that we've missed out on something important.

Television has also been a major factor in making top (45 )... ... sportspeople extremely (46)... Leading Tigures in sports such as tennis and football may enjoy enormous fame and (47)...as a result of television coverage, which leads to enormous amounts of money for product endorsements and sponsorship deals. Their fees may (48)... reach millions of pounds for a single TV commercial or magazine (49) ...

Many consider these amounts scandalous, but others argue that TV sport is beneficial overall, because it provides (5 0 )... •for more people to take part in healthy activities.

V. Choose the correct option for each numbered blank to finish the passage. Many teachers believe that the responsibilities for learning lie with the student. (51)______a long reading assignment is given, instructors expect students to be familiar with the (52)______in the reading even if they do not discuss it in class or take an examination. The ideal student is considered to be (53)______who is motivated to learn for the sake of (54)_____ , not the one interested only in getting high grades. Sometimes homework is returned (55)______brief written comments but without a grade. Even if a grade is not given, the student is (56)______for learning the material assigned. When research is (57)______, the professor expects the student to take it actively and to complete it with (58)______guidance. It is the student's responsibility to find books, magazines, and articles in the library. Professors do not have the time to explain how a university library works; they expect students, (59) qraduate students, to be able to exhaust the reference (60)______in the

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library. Professors will help students who need it, but (61)_ that their students should not be too dependent on them. In the United States professors have many other duties (62)______ teaching, such as administrative or research work. (63 )______ , the time that a professor can spend with a student outside of class is (64 )______ . If a student has problems with classroom work, the student should either .(55)_____ a professor during office hours or make an appointment.

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n TECHNOLOGY

I "Technology” includes any machine, method or system which uses scientific; I knowledge for practical (66)______. Whether in the form of a primitive hand-held tool Ị I (67)______ the latest computer, technology gives us greater control over the world 11 around us and makes our lives easier and happier. Without the ability to invent,;

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I I Throughout history, technological progress has changed the (69)______people : I I live. Thousands of years ago, for instance, people lived (70)______hunting animals I I and gathering wild plants. In order to find food, they had to move (71)______place to I place. The gradual development of agricultural tools and farming methods meant that jj people no longer had to wander in search of food, but (72) settle in villages Ị- Similarly, the Industrial Revolution in the 1700s brought the invention of the steam Ịi engine and machines for manufacturing cloth and (73) products. This

II produced great social change, as millions of people moved to the cites to work It!

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":j (74)______ most technology benefits people, some inventions, such as weapons j of war, have had a harmful effect on our lives, others have been (75)

; beneficial and harmful. The car, for example, is a fast, convenient means of transport, but has also contributed greatly to the problem of air pollution.

VII. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer for each question.

It has been thought and said that Africans are born with musical talent. Because music is so important in the lives of many Africans and because so much music is performed in Africa, we are inclined to think that all Africans are musicians. The s impression is strengthened when we look at ourselves and find that we have become largely 3 society of musical spectators. Music is important to us, but most of us can be considered consumers rather than producers of music. We have records, televisions concerts, and radios to fulfill many of our musical needs. In most situations where music is performed in our culture it is not difficult to distinguish the audience from thí performers, but such is often not the case in Africa. Alban Ayipaga, a Kaseni semiprofessional musician from northern Ghana, says that when his flute and drurt ensemble is performing, “Anybody can take part". This is true, but Kasena musicians recognize that not all people are equally capable of taking part in the music. Some cai sing along with the drummers, but relatively few can drum and even fewer can pla) ị the flute along with the ensemble. It is fairly common in Africa for there to be ar ! ensemble of expert musicians surrounded by others who join in by clapping, singing, rj

or somehow adding to the totality of musical sound. Performances often take place if an open area (that is, not on a stage) and so the lines between the performing ji

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B. we are musical performers and they are semiprofessional musicians c. most of us are passive spectators while they are active spectators D. we are the audience and they are the additional performers

77 The word “such" in the passage refers to the fact that_____ A. music is performed with the participation of the audience B. music is performed without the participation of the audience c: people tend to distinguish the audience from the performers

D. people have records, television sets and radios to fulfill their musical needs 78. The author of the passage implies that_____

A. all Africans are musical and therefore much music is performed in Africa B. not all Africans are born with musical talent although music is important ir. their lives c. most Africans are capable of joining in the music by playing musical instalments D. most Africans perform as well as professional musicians

79. The word “nucleus” in the passage refers to ____ A. musicians famous in Africa

B. musicians at the centre of attention

c. musicians acting as the core in a performance D. active participants in a musical performance 80. The best title for this passage would be _____ .

A. The Importance of Music to African People

B. Differences Between African Music and Music of Other Countries c. The Relationship Between Musicians and Their Audience

D A Characteristic Feature of African Musical Performances

VIII. Complete each of the sentences with one of the phrasal verbs given below (make any necessary changes).

- put off - turn in - put( someone) up - do up

- fall out - put down - bring( someone) up - put forward

-try (something) out - look up - turn away - put up with 81 Her parents died when she was eight and her uncle decided t o ... himself. 82. I’d like t o ... a proposal. I suggest we start production in May.

83 The car’s in quite good condition but you c a n ...before you make any decision to buy.

84. When I was in New York. I was able to ... several old friends I hadn’t seen for years. 85. The authorities tend t o ... these old buildings and put up â modern office block

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86. It was getting late so I decided to...

87. Could you help m e ... this parcel, please. Tom?

8 8 .1 don't know how she ...him. She must have the patience of a saint. 89. You look upset. Have you and Inger... again?

90. Paul, do you think you could... for the night? It’s a bit too late to go home now.

IX. Finish each of the following sentences in such a way that it means the same as the sentence printed before it.

91. If you walk slowly, it takes longer to get there.

The m ore... ...J ....:...

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92. They think that the burglar got in through the bathroom window.

The burglar... ... ...•• • • • •... 93. The two sides never looked likely to reach an agreement.

At no tim e . . ... 94. It seems that no one predicted the correct result.

No one ...,...;... 95. The painters have decorated the whole of the first floor.

We have... . X. Use the word given in brackets and make any necessary additions to w rite a

new sentence in such a way that it is as sim ilar as possible in meaning to the original sentence. Do NOT change the form of the given word.

96. He’s very good at tennis and he's also a very good footballer. (ADDITION)

97 The exploration of the New World was made as early as the 15m century. (EXPLORED) 98. Deep breath in pure air is good for your health. (BREATHE)

99. He is very good at cooking spaghetti. (DAB) 100. Who will inherit the estate? (HEIR)

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1. Choose a word in each line that has different stress pattern.

1. A. generous B. suspicious

c. constancy

D. sympathy

2. A. acquaintance B. unselfish

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attraction D. humorous

3. A. introduce B. delegate

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D. currency

4. A. ashtray B. music

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5. A. farewell B. thoughtful

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II. You are going to read a magazine article in which various people talk about their jobs. For questions 6 - 20, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once.

Vhtch person says their jo b involves

large amounts of paperwork? 6. .

training high-level staff in their area of work? 7 ..

taking measures to protect public safety? 8..

accepting certain financial limitations? 9..

encouraging visitor participation? 10.

listening to disagreements? 11.

doing considerable background research? 12.

introducing problems that require solutions? 13.

balancing supply and demand? 14.

producing advertising literature? 15.

organising trips designed to increase people's awareness? 16.

constant updating of their own materials? 17.

corresponding with the public? 18.

working in an area that has personal meaning for them? 19.

working with a team of colleagues? 20.

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