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Use of English
A For questions 115, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each
space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

IQ tests
In 1904 0 the
French psychologist Alfred Binet developed intelligence
tests to help teachers in Paris schools. His simple tests, which were later
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the name Intelligence Quotient IQ tests, were designed
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make it easier to put disruptive schoolchildren into a class that
suited their abilities. At the time, Binet warned users of the tests 3
to
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look at the test results in isolation, but to consider
along with other
assessments of intelligence.
However, IQ tests are so easy to administer that, in 5
of Binets
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warnings, they were soon being used
over the world as the only
method of measuring brainpower. In some countries, they have also 7
used to support the testers prejudices about race, social class or educational
abilities. 8
several years in Britain, school pupils 9
failed
tests of this type were not allowed to attend normal secondary schools because it
was believed that 10
low IQ scores showed they would never be
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capable
performing well academically.
Now, a century 12
their invention, IQ tests are controversial, but
psychologists say they 13
still be useful in some specific situations. For
example, they are helpful 14
deciding whether a disruptive pupil has
emotional or intellectual problems. That, of 15
, was Binets intention
all along.
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B For questions 15 below, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word
given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There
is an example at the beginning.
0 I havent seen John for several weeks.
last
since I last saw
Its several weeks
1 Why dont we got out to a restaurant this evening? he said.
going
He

John.

meal that evening.

2 She went to see the film three times because she enjoyed it so much.
enjoyable
She found
she went to see it three times.
3 Sam used to collect stamps, but he doesnt any more.
interested
Sam
4 She finished her novel, then she fell asleep.
until
She didnt

stamps any more.

finished her novel.

5 Ill take you to the bank, Mary its on my way to work said Joe.
drop
Joe offered
at the bank on his way to
work.
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C For questions 115 below, read the text and look carefully at each line. Some of
the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is
correct, put a tick (). If a line has a word which should not be there, write the
word. There are two examples at the beginning (0) and (00).

Holiday destinations for vegetarians

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Thanks to cheap air travel, for so many people the world has
grown significantly smaller over the last decade, but to vegetarians the
planet can still seem like frustratingly limited. For the millions of us
who dont eat meat, getting the right food while on the holiday
can be a key factor when choosing which our destination. On countless
trips abroad, after looking round at delightful cities such as Seville or
Prague, I have been obliged to eat omelette and chips for dinner as
no any other vegetarian dishes were available. Some years ago I was
looking forward to my first visit to Cuba when some vegetarian friends
returned from there. They had really liked the country but told to
me to expect two weeks of nothing but rice and beans. As a result,
I have cancelled my booking. Since then, countries with a meat-based
food culture have been off my travel menu. Why pay for to go hungry?
On the other hand, food can also be encourage people to visit
certain places. India is a fascinating country, and the fact that ninety
per cent of menus are vegetarian adds up to its attraction. Offering
a such wide range of delicious non-meat dishes, Italy is another holiday
destination where vegetarians can feel at home.

so

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D For questions 110, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end
of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line . There is an
example at the beginning (0).

Business etiquette in Britain

Most 0 foreigners who visit Britain are surprised to find that its inhabitants are
more informal than they had imagined. It is 1
common to use first
names in most situations even without any personal 2
is 3

FOREIGN
INCREASE

. Handshaking

INTRODUCE

except for first meetings, or when people see each other

again after a long

APPROPRIATE

. Also surprising is the British attitude towards

ABSENT

. Business meetings frequently start ten minutes late and, on social

PUNCTUAL

to arrive on time. If you receive a dinner

occasions it is 6

POLITE

, you should arrive ten to twenty minutes after the stated time.

In conversation, politeness is valued, so British people avoid strong

, but is

opinion. This sometimes gives the impression that they are 9

in fact just their way of avoiding

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INVITE

of

or confrontation.

STATE
DECIDE
ARGUE

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Total

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Writing
Write an answer to one of the questions below. Write your answer in 120180
words in an appropriate style.
1 Last month you went on a short camping holiday. Your Australian penfriend
wants to hear about your experience. Write a letter to your penfriend ,
describing what you did and saying what you liked or didnt like about the
holiday.
Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses.
2 You have recently had a class discussion about the Internet. Now your English
teacher has asked you to write a composition giving your opinions on the
following statement.
The Internet has revolutionised the way people live and work.
Write your composition.

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Progress Test 2 Key

Use of English
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given
to
not
them
spite
all
been
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suggested going | out for a

the film so | enjoyable that
isnt interested in | collecting
fall asleep | until she had
to drop | Mary off

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like
the
which
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had
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up
such

increasingly
introduction
inappropriate
absence
punctuality
impolite
invitation
statement / statements
indecisive
argument / arguments

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