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Unit 3 Test A

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5 Last month, after watching a programme on TV, my grandfather was inspired him to climb Mount Everest.

Use of English: Grammar 1 Complete the text with the correct form of the verb in brackets (-ing or to-infinitive). A recent investigation into the human brain found that those struggling (1) _________(solve) a puzzle or problem should give up (2) _________(stare) at the page and should watch or read something funny or uplifting. Researchers suggest (3) _________(watch) a comedy sketch or a film that people know will bring a smile to their face. They claim you should avoid (4) _________ (spend) time watching horror films or TV programmes with sad scenes, as by feeding your negative emotions, you risk (5) _________ (lose) inspiration. They promise that by considering this advice, you will gain additional insight and be able to find solutions to your puzzles or problems more quickly.

/5 2 Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. There is one mistake in each sentence. 1 If I give him a gold star when he is good, it encourages to behave better. 2 My master’s programme has taught me planning before I write an assignment. 3 Unfortunately, they caught him to cheat in the exam and so he was suspended from school. 4 As part of her recovery programme, the doctor asked to read her at least one book a week.

/5 Use of English: Vocabulary 3 Choose the correct alternative. 1 The night before the exam, Liz tried her hardest to articulate/memorize all of the irregular verbs on the list. 2 I don’t find it difficult to concentrate; my mind doesn’t often grasp/wander. 3 Do you have a gift for/memorize languages? Some people believe you’re born with it. 4 He wasn’t fazed/bewildered by the fact that he couldn’t take the exam, despite having revised for months. 5 Fortunately, today they were able to assume/grasp exactly what the lecturer was saying.

/5 4 Complete the gaps with the correct word. After their first seminar on ‘the brain’, the girls went to the library to talk (1)_________ their notes. They were a bit confused as some of the ideas mentioned were a little difficult to pick (2)_________. They put their heads together and came up (3)_________ some ideas as to what the lecturer was trying to say, but they decided that they would read the recommended chapter on the reading list and reconvene the

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next day to reflect (4)_________ any further thoughts. They immediately realised that the subject was tricky and that they would need to bounce ideas (5)_________ each other if they were to fully understand the topic.

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5 Read the sentences and select the correct answer, A, B, C or D. 1 She was so unhappy with her essay that she ________ wrote it. A mis B sub C re D over 2 Looking over his work, it was obvious that he totally ________understood what I said. A over B pre C over D mis 3 He was ________ intelligent. He knew the answer to every question in the quiz. A sub B super C inter D re 4 Although Claire had really wanted to live in London, she was ________interested in visiting the city’s main sights. A un B im C in D under 5 The film they went to see was highly ________rated. In fact, after watching the film, they voted it the worst film they had ever seen. A super B sub C over D inter

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Reading 6 Read the text and decide if the statements (1-5) are True (T), False (F) or Not Given (NG). The impact of omega fish oils on the brain For many years, there has been some speculation regarding the actual benefits of the consumption of omega fish oils. It has been proven that their consumption can prevent heart disease and counter the effects of depression, but some scientists have made the bold claim that the regular consumption of Omega 3 drastically improves intelligence. Wanting to put the rumours to the test, a group of scientists decided to carry out some qualitative research on a group of British children. Details of the experiment, together with the results, can be found in this report. Omega 3 and Omega 6 can be found in oily fish such as salmon, tuna and halibut. These oils cannot be made by the human body and therefore need to be consumed either in our diets or as a dietary supplement taken in pill form. It is well known that Western diets contain a relatively small quantity of Omega 3 fatty acids when compared to Asian cultures. Consequently, the researchers chose individuals from Great Britain to carry out their research. The children selected for the experiment were all from the same secondary school in the north of England and they were handpicked by teachers of the school using a set of criteria. It was deemed essential by the experimenters that the children chosen regularly suffered from a

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lack of concentration, and were not the highest achievers in class. Once the children had been selected, the scientists had to gain parental consent. During an open evening with parents, many questions were answered and eventually all of the parents signed the necessary forms allowing their son or daughter to take part. Individual files were then set up on each student. The duration of the experiment was six months. During the first three months, the researchers measured the concentration and academic ability of the children through a series of experiments. The researchers were present in the classes of the individuals and they also monitored their concentration during a series of tests carried out using electronic equipment and computers. In addition, their academic ability was tested by the teachers who regularly fed homework marks or test results back to the team of scientists. During the second half of the experiment, half of the children were given a pill containing a specified quantity of Omega 3 and the other half were given placebos. During this second three-month period, the scientists again carried out the same experiments that measured the concentration and academic ability of the selected children. The results from the experiment were immediately clear. The boys that had taken the fish oils were finding it easier to concentrate in class and had drastically improved their academic ability. They had begun to achieve higher results in class and their teachers had commented on their improvements.

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In contrast, there was only a relatively small difference found with the girls tested. Only a small percentage of the girls showed a dramatic increase in concentration, with the rest showing no difference whatsoever. With regards to academic achievement, it was apparent that overall performance had increased. The conclusions of the experiment were clear. When the scientists released their findings stating that fish oils dramatically improved the behaviour, concentration and academic ability of boys in a school environment and should therefore be used in the future to aid concentration and improve intelligence, other experts jumped on the bandwagon and immediately refuted their claims. They questioned their research methods, the school used and also the quantity of children experimented on. It appears that eating oily fish undoubtedly has some advantages even if the scientist can’t put their finger on exactly what they are. 1 Prior to the report, experiments had proven that the consumption of Omega 3 enhances intelligence. T / F / NG 2 Omega fish oils can only be obtained by humans through the consumption of certain fish. T / F / NG 3 The students elected for the experiment were selected for an assortment of reasons. T / F / NG 4 The results indicated considerable improvements in both the girls and boys tested. T / F / NG

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5 The scientists came to the conclusion that fish oils could aid boys in various areas in the future. T / F / NG

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Listening 7

You are going to hear a researcher explain how she believes the Internet is affecting our minds. Complete sentences 1-5. Use no more than three words and/or a number. 1 Nowadays, virtual friendships are maintained through chat rooms, ______________. 2 The speaker believes a friend is a person you call, ______________ a coffee or invite to your house. 3 According to the speaker, friendships are maintained with ______________. 4 The younger generation have relationships that last ______________ compared to the older generation. 5 When kids get bored with games they move on to do something else; this is similar to their attitude ______________.

Writing 8

Wanted: Reviews of your favourite restaurant Write us a review of your favourite restaurant. Give us information about the type and quality of the food, prices, the staff and service and why you like it so much. Only the best reviews will be published.

Write your review in 200-250 words.

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