Study Pack — Level 4 — Çalışma paketleri

File Test 10A

GRAMMAR · 20 soru

1 Complete the sentences with the correct word(s). / 2 Complete the sentences with a / an, the, or – (no article).

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________ in this exhibition was made by undergraduate science and technology students.
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Neither Jim ________ Alastair can come on Thursday – they’re both too busy.
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So far ________ one of the Brahan Seer’s predictions have come true.
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It’s a shame that there aren’t ________ places left on the sci-fi film course.
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The talk isn’t just for university students – ________ can come.
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Volunteers can either take part in clinical trials ________ complete online surveys.
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The children have eaten ________ biscuits again!
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A company offered us money to complete the trial, but ________ of us felt we should accept it.
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Anja’s a vegetarian. She doesn’t eat ________ fish or meat.
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________ people in the team were volunteers.
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At nearly 7,000 metres, Aconcagua is the highest mountain in ________ Andes.
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It’s 9.30. Marta will be at ________ work by now.
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Is there ________ life on Mars?
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________ M1, which opened in 1959, is Britain’s oldest motorway.
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I read ________ article about elephants the other day.
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________ Lake Windermere in the Lake District is the largest lake in England.
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It’s 11.00 and you’ve been up since 6.00 this morning. You really should go to ________ bed.
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Shakespeare must have been ________ genius to write all those incredible plays!
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My brother studied genetics at ________ Edinburgh University.
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Let’s go to the coast today. I feel like I need to see ________ sea.

File Test 9B

SPEAKING · 7 soru

Answer your partner’s questions. Now make questions and ask your partner.

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Can / remember / advertising slogans / from childhood? Which ones?
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What / favourite advert at the moment? Why?
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What / you think shouldn’t be advertised? Why?
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What / like to do when / visit a new town or city?
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Do / think cities of the future / be better? Why? / How?
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Read the statement below about advertising. Tell your partner whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. ‘Personalised adverts should be banned.’
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Listen to your partner talking about life in the future. Do you agree with him / her?

File Test 10A

VOCABULARY · 20 soru

3 Complete the words in the sentences. | 4 Choose two words and put them together in the correct order with and or or to make phrases. | 5 Order the words to make sentences.

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I wouldn’t volunteer to be a g________ p________ in a clinical trial unless I was desperately ill.
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Sometimes one scientist comes up with a theory, and another one p________ it later.
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Pharmacists say they need to do more r________ into the new drug.
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The new l________ will allow researchers to carry out their experiments more effectively.
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Helium is the only element that can be either a gas or liquid but never s________ at normal atmospheric pressure.
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S________ researchers are discovering increasing amounts about how DNA works.
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‘Eureka!’ is a word that’s still associated with major scientific d________.
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Scientists have to c________ out repeated experiments to check the results are reliable.
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A Would you c________ yourself if you had the opportunity? B No way! One of me is quite enough!
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These tablets help with my headaches but they have some strange side e________.
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nothing / all / less _____________________
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law / rules / order _____________________
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cons / positives / pros _____________________
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less / more / extra _____________________
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pieces / things / bits _____________________
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later, / to / you’re / you’ll / sooner / that / or / have / admit / wrong
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of / were / missing / safe / fortunately, / the / children / and / sound / both / discovered
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so / result / wait / see / have / uncertain / the / we’ll / is / and / to
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and / I / my / well / large, / think / speech / went / by
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answers / them / didn’t / or / I / the / I / guessed / so / know / less / more

File Test 10A

PRONUNCIATION · 5 soru

Underline the stressed syllable.

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scien|ti|fic
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spec|u|la|tive
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bi|o|lo|gy
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plau|si|ble
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phy|si|cist

File Test 10A

READING · 5 soru

Which sentence (A–F) fits each gap (1–5)? There is one extra sentence which

Dramatic, sci-fi-type stories, comics, and films suggesting that AI (or artificial intelligence) ‘might one day take over human control of the world’ have been popular for decades. They have been a thrilling source of entertainment but never any real cause for public concern. That is, until recently. (----1----) They raise a serious question: with such rapid developments in science and technology happening all the time, where does science fiction stop and future reality begin? A current problem is that companies prefer to emphasize only the positive aspects of new technologies, and avoid advertising any potential negative consequences. For example, they may claim that driverless cars will be the solution to all our transport problems. (----2----) Also, while driverless cars might sound like an appealing idea, they could have a negative effect on public health because people may choose to drive more rather than walk or cycle. At the moment, it seems we’re not seeing the complete picture when it comes to future technology. So, how do we prevent future technology from misbehaving? According to experts, computer programmes or ‘algorithms’ must be tested for safety in the same way as new medicines and products are tested before they are made available to the public. (----3----) Some researchers are already working with technology companies to tackle this issue by creating guidelines for the rules and ethics of creating AI and future technologies. Another interesting theory is that designers could use stories, known as ‘design fiction’, to consider any consequences or negative effects of creating a certain technology or product. How can story writing help the designers of the future design better? Design fiction could help to predict the impact future technologies will have on society, and make sure that it is safe to use, and easy to control. A positive step forward would be for designers to create and share more stories to make sure that all aspects of a new technology, whether positive or negative, are explored. While computer algorithms and AI can make complex calculations, they do not have the ability to use basic critical-thinking skills such as logic and imagination. (----4----) Although the idea of design fiction is based on sci-fi, the writers needn’t be particularly creative or talented. They just need to be open-minded, willing to share and listen to each other’s ideas, and be able to use their individual expertise to consider all possible outcomes. (----5----) This type of forward planning and careful consideration would allow scientists, designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs to work together in a positive and productive way. The aim would be that the resulting designs would avoid negative consequences and therefore be safer and more beneficial to society. After all, we want to be able to enjoy new technologies as they emerge, not fear them!

A They warn that if these tests don’t happen, the consequences for society could be serious. B Humans, on the other hand, are able to question and predict, change their minds, or see things from a different perspective. C Such stories could go quickly go viral and spread panic across the world. D Design fiction workshops could use group brainstorming activities such as concept cards and storyboards to develop narratives and explore possible scenarios. E However, they fail to mention the increased danger of cyberattacks on electronic technologies. F Now, while the sci-fi narrative may seem like far-fetched works of fiction or ‘fake news’, scientists are warning that they could, in fact, become reality. Reading total 10

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Read the article about science fiction. Five sentences have been removed. Which sentence (A–F) fits each gap (1–5)? There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

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That is, until recently. ___ They raise a serious question: with such rapid developments in science and technology happening all the time, where does science fiction stop and future reality begin?
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For example, they may claim that driverless cars will be the solution to all our transport problems. ___ Also, while driverless cars might sound like an appealing idea, they could have a negative effect on public health because people may choose to drive more rather than walk or cycle.
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According to experts, computer programmes or ‘algorithms’ must be tested for safety in the same way as new medicines and products are tested before they are made available to the public. ___ Some researchers are already working with technology companies to tackle this issue by creating guidelines for the rules and ethics of creating AI and future technologies.
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While computer algorithms and AI can make complex calculations, they do not have the ability to use basic critical-thinking skills such as logic and imagination. ___
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They just need to be open-minded, willing to share and listen to each other’s ideas, and be able to use their individual expertise to consider all possible outcomes. ___ This type of forward planning and careful consideration would allow scientists, designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs to work together in a positive and productive way.

File Test 10A

WRITING · 1 soru

Write an article on the following topic:

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‘An important scientific discovery or invention’ Write 140–180 words. Include the following information: say what the discovery or invention is and how it works explain why you think it is so important describe the impact this discovery or invention has had on the world.

File Test 10A

LISTENING · 10 soru

Listen to five people talking about what went wrong during their presentation/speech. Choose from the list (A–F) what happened to each person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

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Speaker 1: [ ]
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Speaker 2: [ ]
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Speaker 3: [ ]
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Speaker 4: [ ]
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Speaker 5: [ ]
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Chris had never considered a career in comedy because he wanted to go to university / he was shy / he didn’t think he was very funny.
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At the open mic night, Chris was amazed that no-one laughed / he had the courage to get up on stage / other people found his jokes funny.
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Chris says that doing stand-up comedy is harder than giving a speech because you can’t take notes onstage / can’t rehearse / can’t predict how your audience will respond.
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Chris advises new comedians to avoid inviting friends and family to their shows / not to take notes onto the stage / to prepare what they are going to say.
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Chris says that it’s important not to give up if the first time goes wrong / to enjoy public speaking / to have a second job as well.

File Test 10A

SPEAKING · 7 soru

1 Make questions and ask your partner.

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Which famous person / you like / meet? Why?
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Have / ever / make a speech? Why? What / about?
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When / last hear a good speech?
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What types of new technology / there be / future?
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Do / think / students study enough science at school? Why? / Why not?
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Listen to your partner talking about giving speeches. Do you agree with him / her?
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Read out the statement below about science. Tell your partner whether you agree or disagree. Give reasons. ‘Scientists have done more harm than good to the world.’