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SECTION 1: (0.3 for each correct answer) _ max. 3pts
1 C
2 B
3 B
4 A
5 students
6 staff
7 $20
8 equipment
9 Tuesday
10 four / 4
SECTION 2: (0.25 for each correct answer) _ max 2 pts
(Write the letter that corresponds to the answer, for example 1. A)
1. C
2. C
3. A
4. A
5. A
6. B
7. C
8. C
SECTION 3: (T or F) (0.2 for each correct answer) _ max 2 pts
1. T
2. T
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. F
7. T
8. T
9. F
10. T
PART 4: (0.2 for each correct answer) _ max. 3 pts
1. the past
2. France
3. universal society
4. emotion
5. language
6. different needs
7. feasible
8. (the) telegraph
9. steam
10. notions
11. (sts get 0.3 for this blank)
12. currency
13. the Europe
14. depression
15. relationships
TEST:
SECTION 1: (3 pts) QListen to the recordings TWO times and do the tasks from 1-10 as instructed. The recording will be played TWICE at normal speed.
Questions 1-4
Listen to the conversation, between Lily and her friend. Circle the letter that answers the following questions.
1. What kind of music does Lily's brother like?
A. Classical B. Musical C. Opera D. Pop
2. What kind of music does Lily like?
A. Classical B. Musical C. Opera D. Pop
3. What has Lily decided to buy for her brother?
A. Romeo and Juliet B. Oklahoma C. Carmen D. West Side Story
4. How much is Lily going to pay?
A. 24 dollars B. 18 dollars C. 15 dollars D. 9 dollars
Questions 5-8
Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN ONE WORD or A NUMBER for each answer.
The College Badminton Club
- Accepts both (5) ____________________ and (6) _____________________ of the college.
- Membership Fees: (7) _______________________ per college term.
- Membership fees cover (8) _____________________, court, and drinks (tea and coffee).
- Beginners' level meets on Thursday; Intermediate level meets on (9) ___________________; Advanced level meets on Monday.
- All meetings are at (10) _____________________ o'clock.
- Registration will close soon.
SECTION 2: (2 pts)
You will hear a radio interview with George Johnson, Managing Director of Media-X, an organisation which invests in internet companies. For each question, choose the best answer. You will hear the conversation twice. You have 45 seconds to read through the questions.
1 The name Media-X was chosen for the company because ________
A it presented a serious image.
B it was connected with technology.
C it seemed easy to remember.
2 George Johnson started to invest in internet companies because the internet
A already had considerable educational value.
B was increasingly popular in Europe.
C was becoming easier to use.
3 What was George's first job?
A bank employee B economics lecturer C software programmer
4 George's father helps him by _________
A advising him on investments.
B providing him with suitable office space.
C giving him financial support.
5 Approximately how many companies in total does George help each year?
A 100 B 200 C 300
6 When choosing between proposals, George first considers
A the experience of the directors.
B the need for the product or service.
C the financial background of the company.
7 Media-X helps companies by providing advice on _________
A market research. B technical support. C pricing strategy.
8 Which of these UK companies has expanded into other countries?
A NetTrade.com B TravelDeals.com C OrderFree.com
SECTION 3 (2 pts)
You are going to hear someone reading the news. You will hear the news headlines followed by the news in detail. From the information you hear, decide whether the statements are true or false. In your answer sheet, write T for True and F for False. The recording is played two times at normal speed.
1.
_____________ PNO sails to 5 places in Europe.
_____________ PNO is making 1,200 people redundant.
_____________ The number of dentists will double.
_____________ Manchester has one dentist per 20,000 people.
_____________ The Prime Minister was in a military aeroplane.
_____________ The Prime Minister was in great danger.
_____________ Michael Soars is in prison.
_____________ Michael Soars worked for Capital Holdings.
3 4
1.
_____________ The pound is up against the dollar.
_____________ The weather will become worse through the day.
SECTION 4: (3 pts)
Listen to part of a talk about globalisation and complete the note. Use NO MORE THAN 2 WORDS for each blank.
The History of Globalisation
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Globalisation is commonly believed not to have been a concern in (1) ____________________.
In 1841, a writer from (2) ____________________ referred to a (3) “________________”.
His main concerns were:
i how people would express (4) ____________________
ii whether there would be a single (5) ____________________ and how it could integrate the confusions of (6) ___________________________
iii whether it was (7) _____________________ to have one governing body
His imagined future would be shaped by the new technologies of (8) ____________________ and (9) ____________________, which seem to be quite obsolete now, but the (10) _______________________ and (11) ____________ they brought are just the same as today.
In 1865-1871, there were plans for a single European (12) ____________________
It was to be called (13) “_____________________”
Plans failed due to a (14) ____________________ in 1870s.
Other 18th century writers (e.g. Adam Smith) were concerned about effects on (15) ____________________. His and others' ideas may help us deal with today’s problems.
