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Additional Mock Test (mid-term test preparation) ADDITIONAL MOCK TEST
Compiled by Minh Tam Vu (M.A.)
BEFORE LISTENING (10 mins)
Discuss with your friends to find out words and phrases along with their meaning based on the
following phonetic symbols.
1. annals / ænlz ˈ
/ (n): an official record of events or activities year by year; historical records
2. mythology /mɪˈθɒlədʒi/ (n): ancient myths in general (C1)
3. verdant ark /ˈv dnt ɜː k
ˈɑː / (n): a fresh and green place
4. photogenic /ˌfə tə ʊ d ʊˈ en ʒ k
ɪ / (a): looking attractive in photographs (C2) 5. myriad / m ˈ riəd ɪ
/ (n): extremely large in number
6. canvas /ˈkænvəs/ (n): a painting done on a piece of canvas, using oil paints (C1) 7. usher in /ʌʃə(r) n
ɪ / (v): to give the signal that something new is beginning
8. foliage /ˈfə li ʊ d
ɪ ʒ/ (n): the leaves of a tree or plant; leaves and branches together (C2)
9. conducive /kənˈdju s ː v
ɪ / (+to sth) (a): making it easy, possible or likely for something to happen 10. lacklustre / lækl ˈ
ʌstə(r)/ (a): not bright or shining 11. forestry
/ˈfɒrɪstri/ (n): the science or practice of planting and taking care of trees and forests
12. harbinger /ˈhɑːbɪndʒə(r)/ (n): a sign that shows that something is going to happen soon, often something bad about:blank 1/4 15:08 29/7/24
Additional Mock Test (mid-term test preparation) MOCK TEST
Compiled by Minh Tam Vu (M.A.)
TASK 1. Listen to the first news report TWICE and answer the following questions (5pts).
1. What did Igor Ashurbeyli do on Monday?
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2. According to Ashurbeyli, what will the establishment day of Asgardian be recorded as?
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3. Why did Ashurbeyli state that his nation was a “global humanitarian project”?
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4. What are the requirements of being an Asgard national?
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5. What is the long-term goal of Asgardia?
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TASK 2. Listen to the recording THREE TIMES and reproduce the news (5pts)
Listen to the audio THREE TIMES and reproduce the news.
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Additional Mock Test (mid-term test preparation) KEY - TRANSCRIPT Task 1.
A Russian billionaire has attended his inauguration as leader of humankind's first ever nation in space.
Igor Ashurbeyli, 1. a computer scientist, established the space nation of Asgardia at a ceremony in
Vienna, Austria on Monday. In his inauguration address, Mr Ashurbeyli stated that: "2. This day will
certainly be recorded in the annals of history as one of the greatest events for humankind. We
have established all branches of government. I can therefore declare with confidence that Asgardia - the
first space nation of the united humankind - has been born." He also said his nation was 3. a "global
humanitarian project" that would pioneer the future colonization of space and set up human colonies on the Moon.
Asgardia is named after Asgard - a flying city in ancient Scandinavian mythology. It already has a
growing number of would-be citizens. Around 200,000 people have signed up to claim their Asgardian
nationality. Within the next 10 years, Asgardia hopes to amass a population of 150 million. This would
make it the ninth most populous country. 4. Future candidates to become an Asgard national will
have to pass an IQ test to prove they are of a higher intelligence. They will also have to pay an
annual membership of 100 euros. Asgardia has a long-term goal to 5. launch
life-sustaining, high-
tech, verdant arks in space, where Asgardian citizens can live and prosper.
https://breakingnewsenglish.com/1806/180629-asgardia-l.html Task 2.
The changing of the colour of the autumn leaves is a spectacular, photogenic, natural event in
many forests around the world. The myriad of golds, reds, yellows, greens and browns provides a
colourful canvas that ushers in the end of summer. This year in the USA, the autumn foliage has
been adversely affected by drought conditions. The vibrant colours of the leaves have been dulled
by unusually dry weather. Over 80 percent of America's northwest is undergoing extreme
conditions that are not conducive to perfect foliage. The traditional autumnal beauty spots of
Massachusetts, Maine, Rhode Island and New Hampshire are experiencing severe drought, and lacklustre colours.
Dr. William Keeton, a forest ecology and forestry professor at the University of Vermont, explained
why the adverse conditions were prevalent this year. He said: "It is due to a combination of factors,
including good tree growth last year, mild drought and both warm days and cool nights over the
last month." He added: "The colours this year are coming about two weeks earlier than normal
and will probably go by fast and furiously. Largely, this is because the drought creates
physiological stress for the trees." He warned: "The stress is not a good thing and may be a harbinger
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