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PRACTICE TEST FOR THE GIFTED
TEST 4
PART A: LEXICO-GRAMMAR:
Question 1. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answers
(A, B, C, or D) in the space provided under this part.
1. The old lady _______ at them kindly when she saw them enter her shop.
A. glared B. grinned C. grimaced D. beamed
2. What a coincidence this is! It’s so strange that you _________ be staying in the same hotel as us .
A. should B. must C. might D. can
3. According to Burgess, a novelist should not _______, for sermonizing has no place in good fiction.
A. offend B. preach C. distort D. invent
4. At the moment the ruling party is on the _______ of a dilemma.
A. hooves B. points C. top D. horns
5. We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy _______ for his birthday and hurried
to the airport.
A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards
6. Her ivory brow _________ in delicate lines.
A. furrows B. duplicates C. ambles D. mutters
7. The luxurious office accentuated the manager’s position________. It enhanced his power and his
sense of his own worth. And it made other people small.
A. on the pecking pole B. in the nibbling line
C. at the nipping post D. in the pecking order
8. Close your eyes and try to _______ up a picture of a place where you feel at peace.
A. store B. eat C. stick D. conjure
9. Martin: “Hey, can you pick me up at 3 p.m?”
Peter: “Sorry, I can’t. I don’t have my _______ at the moment!”
A. vehicles B. trail C. wheels D. means
10. Please don’t _______ when you talk to me. Open your mouth!
A. prate B. mumble C. stumble D. stutter
11. My teacher _______ for my good marks in the Math test.
A. promised me the moon B. coincided with me
C. gave me a pat on the back D. showed no sign of remorse
12. Advertisers often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending
_______.
A. power B. force C. energy D. capacity
13. As always, I am ___________ with everything you say.
A. agree B. agreeing C. agreeable D. in agreement
14. We sent him to the best school in England and hired the best teachers, but it was all _______ as he
had no will to learn at all.
A. vain B. incurable C. invalid D. futile
15. I was _______ in an autumn month 18 years ago.
A. taken up B. put forward C. given away D. brought forth
16. We hadn’t __________ there being so much traffic, and we missed the plane.
A. bargained on B. factored on C. counted with D. accounted with
17. Experts are ___________ into the cause of the explosion.
A. seeking B. researching C. inquiring D. investigating
18. If I _______ home a bit later, I would never have had a chance to pass the door mat.
A. have come B. were to have come
C. came D. could have come
19. A trap _______ disguise is what has come to be called a Trojan House.
A. offered a gift of B. offers a gift in
C. offering a gift to D. offered as a gift in
20. Peter: “Hey, do you want to go out tonight?”
Mary: “Sorry I can’t. _______ and I will have to wake up early tomorrow.”
A. I’m beat B. I’m cool C. I’m in the cloud D. I’m socked off
Question 2. Think of a word only which can be used appropriately in all 3 sentences.
1. He was called to __________ for financial mismanagement.
They didn’t come on __________ of the bad weather.
We gave a good __________ of ourselves in the Inter-Schools Soccer Tournament.
2. He lost his __________ when he heard the police coming and ran away.
Matters came to a(n) __________ when she discovered he had told her a pack of lies.
It went right over my __________ when he started talking about genetics.
3. Mary’s new husband found __________ in the eyes of all the family.
Can you please do me a(n) __________ this afternoon?
Most of us came down in __________ of Finland for the conference.
4. She was dressed from __________ to toe in black.
There’s no need to shout at the __________ of your voice like that!
Bob is on __________ of the situation, so you can stop worrying.
5. Once I found my __________ I really enjoyed the job.
When the river overflowed, we had three __________ of water in our sitting room.
I’ve been on my __________ all day so I’m not going to do any cooking tonight.
6. The soldiers __________ to attention when the general approached.
You __________ to the conclusion that he was guilty without considering the evidence.
He did it wrong because he __________the gun and didn’t wait for instructions.
Question 3. Fill in each gap with ONE preposition to finish the following sentences. Write your
answers in the space provided.
1. No witnesses to the murder have come _______ and the police are struggling to solve the crime.
2. When they first met, Kate was quite taken _______ Jim.
3. I got carried _______ and started shouting at the television.
4. Despite all the interruptions, he pressed _______ with his work.
5. Why don’t we have a night out? It would take your mind _______ your work.
Question 4. Use the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered space. Write your
answers in the space provided.
There is little to disagree about in the notion that a good voice, whether in opera or rock music,
is one that moves its audience and brings a sense of release and fulfilment to the singer. But
contemporary pop and rock music have come about due to (1. SUBSTANCE) ___________ advances
in technology. Here, the impact of the microphone should not be (2. ESTIMATE) ___________, as
it has (3. ABLE) ___________ the magnification of quiet, intimate sounds. This, in turn, allows, the
singer to experiment with the (4. EMPHATIC) ___________ on mood rather than on strict
(5. ADHERE) ___________ to proper breathing and voice control
Donna Soto-Morettin, a rock and jazz vocal trainer, feels that (6. ANATOMY) ___________
reasons may account for the raspy sound produced by certain rock singers. Her
(7. SUSPECT) ___________ is that swollen vocal chords, which do not close properly, may allow
singers to produce deeper notes. She does not, however, regard this as detracting
(8. NOTICE) ___________ from the value of the sound produced. Singing, she maintains, has an
almost (9. SEDUCE) ___________ quality and so our response to it has more
(10. SIGNIFY) ___________ than its technical qualities.
PART B: READING
Question 1. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answers in the space provided.
One of the hazards that electronic media like the television, radio or computers (1)…. these
days is the (2)…. in book reading.The concern (3)…. mainly to the younger generations who are
strongly (4)…. by the glamour of the silver screen and, consequently, don’t (5)…. the importance of
acquiring first-hand information from books.
To (6)…. reading for pleasure and to propagate a wide array of publications like
encyclopedias, (7)…. books, manuals or fiction, radical solutions should be applied. Firstly, more
(8)…. ought to be put on the educational (9)…. Youngsters should be made to feel comfortable while
reading either for information or self-satisfaction in public places like airports, buses or on the beach.
Secondly, libraries must be subsidized more accurately in order to provide the potential reader with
(10)…. choice of publications and to become more publicly active so as to put books at people’s
(11)…. rather than keep them under lock and key. Fund collecting actions organized by libraries might
also (12)…. the public awareness of the advantages of becoming (13)…. in a good book.
Finally, the mass media themselves might contribute substantially by recommending of
purchase or valuable best-sellers and inspiring their viewers to (14)…. their knowledge and erudition,
and thus help them to (15)…. the habit of spontaneous everyday reading.
1. A. denote B. play C. arise D. pose
2. A. rarity B. decline C. shortage D. deficiency
3. A. indicates B. affects C. embodies D. applies
4. A. tempted B. exposed C. submitted D. involved
5. A. observe B. recognize C. view D. distinguish
6. A. incite B. revert C. instill D. encourage
7. A. referral B. referable C. referee D. reference
8. A. relevance B. persistence C. focus D. emphasis
9. A. factor B. ground C. matter D. point
10. A. prolific B. ample C. lavish D. lush
11. A. availability B. usage C. benefit D. disposal
12. A. inflate B. amplify C. raise D. expand
13. A. occupied B. inhaled C. engrossed D. incorporated
14. A. enrich B. magnify C. arouse D. elaborate
15. A. grow B. evolve C. proceed D. develop
Question 2. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one suitable word.
Write your answers in the space provided.
It is because of the centrality of the city that the financial markets have (1)_______ put. It had
been (2) _______ forecast that they would move out en masse, financial work (3) _______ among the
most quantitative and computerized of functions. A lot of the back-office work has been relocated.
The main business, (4) _______, is not record keeping and support services; it is people sizing (5)
_______ other people, and the center is the place for that.
The problems, of course, are immense. To be an optimist (6) _______ the city, one must believe
that it will lurch from crisis to crisis but somehow survive. Utopia is (7) _______ in sight and probably
never will be. The city is (8) _______ mixed up for that. Its strengths and its ills are inextricably bound
(9) _______. The same concentration that makes the center efficient is the cause of its crowding and
the destruction of its sun and its light and its scale. Many of the city’s problems, (10) _______, are
external in origin for example, the cruel demographics of peripheral growth, which are difficult
enough to forecast, let alone do anything about.
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Question 3. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Write your answers in the space provided.
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Among the Plains Indians, two separate strains of decorative art evolved: the
figurative, representational art created by the men of the tribe, and the geometric,
abstract art crafted by the women. According to Dunn and Highwater, the artist’s sex
governed both the kind of article to be decorated and the style to be followed in its
ornamentation. Thus, the decorative works created by tribesmen consistently depict
living creatures (men, horses, buffalo) or magical beings (ghosts and other
supernatural life-forms). Those created by women, however, are clearly
nonrepresentational: no figures of men or animals appear in this classically geometric
art.
Art historians theorize that this abstract, geometric art, traditionally the
prerogative of the women, predates the figurative art of the men. Descending from
those aspects of Woodland culture that gave rise to weaving, quillwork, and
beadwork, it is a utilitarian art, intended for the embellishment of ordinary,
serviceable objects such as parfleche boxes (cases made of rawhide), saddlebags, and
hide robes. The abstract designs combine classical geometric figures into formal
patterns: a ring of narrow isosceles triangles arranged on the background of a large
central circle creates the well-known “feather and circle” pattern. Created in bold
primary colors (red, yellow, blue), sometimes black or green, and often outlined in
dark paint or glue size, these nonrepresentational designs are nonetheless intricately
detailed.
Although the abstract decorations crafted by the women are visually striking,
they pale in significance when compared to the narrative compositions created by the
men. Created to tell a story, these works were generally heroic in nature, and were
intended to commemorate a bold and courageous exploit or a spiritual awakening.
Unlike realistic portraits, the artworks emphasized action, not physical likeness.
Highwater describes their making as follows: “These representational works were
generally drafted by a group of men—often the individuals who had performed the
deeds being recorded—who drew on untailored hide robes and tepee liners made of
skins. The paintings usually filled the entire field; often they were conceived at
different times as separate pictorial vignettes documenting specific actions. In
relationship to each other, these vignettes suggest a narrative.”
The tribesmen’s narrative artwork depicted not only warlike deeds but also mystic
dreams and vision quests. Part of the young male’s rite of passage into tribal
adulthood involved his discovering his own personal totem or symbolic guardian. By
fasting or by consuming hallucinatory substances, the youth opened himself to the
revelation of his “mystery object,” a symbol that could protect him from both natural
and supernatural dangers.
What had been in the early 1700s a highly individualistic, personal
iconography changed into something very different by the early nineteenth century.
As Anglos came west in ever greater numbers, they brought with them new materials
and new ideas. Just as European glass beads came to replace native porcupine quills
in the women’s applied designs, cloth eventually became used as a substitute for
animal hides. The emphasis of Plains artwork shifted as well: tribespeople came to
create works that celebrated the solidarity of Indians as a group rather than their
prowess as individuals.
1. Which of the following titles best summarizes the content of the passage?
A. The Ongoing Influence of Plains Indian Art B. Male and Female in Tribal Life
C. Indian Art as Narrative and Dream D. Design Specialization in Plains Art
2. The author cites examples of the work of Plains artists primarily to
A. show the differences between male and female decorative styles
B. emphasize the functional role of art in Indian life
C. describe the techniques employed in the creation of particular works
D. illustrate the changes made by Anglo influence on Plains art
3. The word “strains” in line 1 means
A. tunes B. pressures C. varieties D. injuries
4. In lines 12 and 13, weaving, quillwork, and beadwork are presented as examples of
A. male-dominated decorative arts B. uninspired products of artisans
C. geometrically based crafts D. unusual applications of artistic theories
5. With which of the following statements regarding male Plains artists prior to 1800 would the author
most likely agree?
I. They tended to work collaboratively on projects.
II. They believed art had power to ward off danger.
III. They derived their designs from classical forms.
A. I only B. III only C. I and II only D. II and III only
6. As used in line 27, “drafted” most nearly means
A. selected B. recruited C. endorsed D. sketched
7. According to the passage, dream visions were important to the Plains artist because they
A. revealed the true form of his spiritual guardian
B. suggested the techniques and methods of his art
C. determined his individual aesthetic philosophy
D. expressed his sense of tribal solidarity
8. In its narrative aspect, Plains art resembles LEAST
A. a cartoon strip made up of several panels
B. a portrait bust of a chieftain in full headdress
C. an epic recounting the adventures of a legendary hero
D. a chapter from the autobiography of a prominent leader
9. According to lines 40–45, the impact of the Anglo presence on Plains art can be seen in the
A. growth of importance of geometric patterning
B. dearth of hides available to Plains Indian artists
C. shift from depicting individuals to depicting the community
D. emphasis on dream visions as appropriate subject matter for narrative art
10. As used in line 43, “substitute” most nearly means
A. surrogate B. back-up C. relay D. fill-in
Question 4. There are six sections A-F in the following passage. Choose the correct heading for
each section from the list of headings below. Write the correct number i-x in the answer boxes 1-6.
Then finish the chart which follows the passage.
List of Headings
i.
Locations and features of different seaweeds.
ii. Various products of seaweeds.
iii. Use of seaweeds in Japan.
iv. Seaweed species around the globe.
v. Nutritious value of seaweeds.
vi. Why it doesn’t dry or sink
vii. Where to find red seaweeds
viii. Underuse of native species
ix. Mystery solved
x. How seaweeds reproduce and grow
(1) Section A: __________
(2) Section B: __________
(3) Section C: __________
(4) Section D: __________
(5) Section E: __________
(6) Section F: __________
NEW ZEALAND SEAWEED
Section A
Seaweed is a particularly nutritious food, which absorbs and concentrates traces of a wide variety of
minerals necessary to the body's health. Many elements may occur in seaweed - aluminium, barium,
calcium, chlorine, copper, iodine and iron, to name but a few - traces normally produced by erosion
and carried to the seaweed beds by river and sea currents. Seaweeds are also rich in vitamins: indeed.
Eskimos obtain a high proportion of their bodily requirements of vitamin C from the seaweeds they
eat.
The nutritive value of seaweed has long been recognized. For instance, there is a remarkably low
incidence of goiter amongst the Japanese, and for that matter, amongst our own Maori people, who
have always eaten seaweeds, and this may well be attributed to the high iodine content of this food.
Research into old Maori eating customs shows that jellies were made using seaweeds, fresh fruit and
nuts, fuchsia and tutu berries, cape gooseberries, and many other fruits which either grew here
naturally or were sown from seeds brought by settlers and explorers.
Section B
New Zealand lays claim to approximately 700 species of seaweed, some of which have no
representation outside this country. Of several species grown worldwide, New Zealand also has a
particularly large share. For example, it is estimated that New Zealand has some 30 species of
Gigartina, a close relative of carrageen or Irish moss. These are often referred to as the New Zealand
carrageens. The gel-forming substance called agar which can be extracted from this species gives them
great commercial application in sea meal, from which sea meal custard is made, and in cough mixtures,
confectionery, cosmetics, the canning, paint and leather industries, the manufacture of duplicating
pads, and in toothpastes. In fact, during World War II, New Zealand Gigartina were sent to Australia
to be used in toothpaste.
Section C
Yet although New Zealand has so much of the commercially profitable red seaweeds, several of which
are a source of agar (Pterocladia, Gelidium, Chondrus, Gigartina), before 1940 relatively little use was
made of them. New Zealand used to import the Northern Hemisphere lrish moss (Chondrus crispus)
from England and ready-made agar from Japan. Although distribution of the Gigartina is confined to
certain areas according to species, it is only on the east coast of the North Island that its occurrence is
rare. And even then, the east coast and the area around Hokiangna have a considerable supply of the
two species of Pterocladia from which agar is also available. Happily, New Zealand-made agar is now
obtainable in health food shops.
Section D
Seaweeds are divided into three classes determined by colour—red, brown and green—and each tends
to live in a specific location. However, except for the unmistakable sea lettuce (Ulva), few are totally
one colour; and especially when dry, some species can change colour quite significantly—a brown
one may turn quite black, or a red one appear black, brown, pink or purple.
Identification is nevertheless facilitated by the fact that the factors which determine where a seaweed
will grow are quite precise, and they tend therefore to occur in very well-defined zones. Although
there are exceptions, the green seaweeds are mainly shallow-water algae; the browns belong to
medium depths, and the reds are plants of the deeper water. Flat rock surfaces near mid-level tides are
the most usual habitat of sea-bombs, Venus' necklace and most brown seaweeds. This is also the
location of the purple laver or Maori karengo, which looks rather like a reddish-purple lettuce. Deep-
water rocks on open coasts, exposed only at very low tide, are usually the site of bull kelp, strapweeds
and similar tough specimens. Those species able to resist long periods of exposure to sun and air are
usually found on the upper shore, while those less able to stand such exposure occur nearer to or below
the low- water mark. Radiation from the sun, the temperature level, and the length of time immersed
all play a part in the zoning of seaweeds.
Section E
Propagation of seaweeds occurs by spores, or by fertilization of egg cells. None have roots in the usual
sense; few have leaves, and none have flowers, fruits or seeds. The plants absorb their nourishment
through their fronds when they are surrounded by water: the base or "holdfast" of seaweeds is purely
an attaching organ, not an absorbing one.
Section F
Some of the large seaweeds maintain buoyancy with air-filled floats; others, such as bull kelp, have
large cells filled with air. Some, which spend a good part of their time exposed to the air, often reduce
dehydration either by having swollen stems that contain water, or they may (like Venus' necklace)
have swollen nodules, or they may have distinctive shape like a sea-bomb. Others, like the sea cactus,
are filled with slimy fluid or have coating of mucilage on the surface. In some of the larger kelps, this
coating is not only to keep the plant moist but also to protect it from the violent action of waves.
Complete the flow chart below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for
each answer. Write your answers in the answer boxes 7-10.
Gigartina
(also called as (7)_______________________)
made into
(8) _______________________
(9) _______________________ medicine (e.g. (10)_______________________)
canned or bottled food toothpaste
others
Question 5. You are going to read an article about a visit to a zoo. For questions 1–10, choose from
the sections (A–D). The sections may be chosen more than once.
In which section does the writer
mention a noise that made him feel slightly uneasy? 1.______
acknowledge the forethought of one of his hosts? 2.______
allude to the cleanliness of a section of the zoo? 3.______
suggest that most visitors don’t see the animals at their best? 4.______
imply that the activity he attended would benefit from wider publicity? 5.______
admit to an initial reluctance to take up a suggestion? 6.______
give us an impression of the scale and extent of the whole site? 7.______
describe a physical sensation that more than lived up to expectations? 8.______
report on one way in which the well-being of the animals is ensured? 9.______
mention a thrilling encounter with one particular species? 10.______
A night to remember
Our reporter spent a night camping out inside a zoo in Australia
A. Scanning the breakfast menu, I found myself swiftly losing my appetite: on offer were beetle larvae,
maggots and frozen mice. Fortunately, spending the night at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo needn’t involve
sampling the animals’ meals, though it does entail getting extremely close to all manner of creatures.
The Roar and Snore programme, curiously little known in Australia let alone overseas, allows you to
spend a night camping in the heart of the zoo, long after the crowds of day trippers have dispersed.
And if your experience of zoos is creatures slumped motionless in their enclosures, or skulking in their
dens, then let me assure you that at dusk, the place comes alive and echoes with the din of hundreds
of creatures making their presence known. A ferryboat dropped me off at the foot of the zoo, which
sprawls across a steeply sloping swathe of bushland across the bay from the city. Guides, Steve and
Nikki, awaited with bright, enthusiastic smiles. Ten of us had signed up and, in no time at all, we were
busily erecting tents on a rectangle of grass outside the zoo’s education centre. An adjacent area of
gum trees was inhabited by kangaroos, wallabies and an alarmingly inquisitive emu – our first animal
encounter.
B. After a quick briefing, we set off into the gathering gloom. Steve unlocked a huge metal gate that then
clanged ominously behind us. We were in, though not without some trepidation what had we let
ourselves in for? It was just us, a handful of security staff and 2,000 furred and feathered inmates. A
gibbon let out a haunting, liquid whoop and wild possums frolicked noisily through the eucalyptus
trees above us, their dark silhouettes framed against a full moon. The skyscrapers of the city centre
twinkled in the distance as a pair of zebras scuffled in a cloud of dust; farther along, a giant Kodiak
bear lumbered menacingly around a large, rock-strewn enclosure. An awesome spectacle in the gloom,
but the buzz that evoked was soon surpassed when a pair of snow leopards came within a few feet of
us as they paced around the rocky ledges of their cage.
C. Not all the animals at Taronga are behind bars. Semi-tame African guinea fowl nest in the gum trees
and a water buffalo let out a surprisingly cow-like moo, whilst a group of macaws screeched as we
climbed back up to the education centre. It gets chilly after dusk, but Steve had left nothing to chance
and a warming barbecue was already sizzling with sausages and chicken kebabs. Meanwhile, Nikki
brought out some animals that are used to being handled: first a diamond python called Little Spots
and then a koala. Even the Australians in the group were enthralled as Nikki showed us the pad of
hardened skin that enables the species to sit for hours at a time in the crook of a tree. As she explained,
the gum trees they eat contain only four percent protein, so they have little energy to do much else.
D. After a bitterly cold night under canvas, it was a relief to be woken at dawn for breakfast. As the sun
rose and bathed the zoo in a soft, orange light, we fed carrots to the zoo’s small herd of giraffes. One
of them, Hope, is blind, and sought out the carrots, with her long, slobbering blue tongue. ‘If you touch
it, you’ll notice it feels rough, like a cat’s,’ said her keeper. As Hope wrapped hers around my
outstretched finger, it felt more like sandpaper. As the sun’s rays warmed our chilled bodies, we were
taken on a behind-the-scenes tour, down a corridor with doors leading to each enclosure, and notices
reminding keepers of the animals’ diet and welfare requirements. In a scrubbed kitchen, the inmates’
food is prepared. Here another cheery keeper, Kristy, showed me the grey-coloured gloop that is fed
to small marsupials. ‘Have a taste,’ she said. I hesitated, then dipped in my finger. It was delicious,
like honey yoghurt. We were at the end of our visit and the zoo was again admitting the public. Within
an hour it seemed as though every four-year-old in Sydney was careering around the place, letting out
squeals of excitement – a sharp contrast to the peaceful, privileged glimpse we’d been given.
PART C: WRITING
Question 1. For each of the sentence below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning
to the original sentence but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.
1. It was wrong of me to get angry in front of the children. LOST
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2. It’s possible that the burglars got into the building by forcing open a fire exit. GAINED
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3. Nobody can predict the real consequences of global warming. SAYING
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4. Even if we drive very fast, we’ll never get to the airport on time. HOW
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5.
He answered the judge’s question as accurately as he could.
ACCURATE
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6. I really think he’s absolutely marvelous. WORLD
I really _______________________________________________________________________ him.
7. Despite his efforts, he failed to track down the informant. MIGHT
Try __________________________________________________________ the informant.
8. I’ll make sure that everyone turns up on time SEE
I’ll _________________________________________________________________ on time
9. We’ll only be able to afford a holiday if we are very strict with our expenses. REIN
Only if we ________________________________________ we be able to afford a holiday.
10. Nicola led me to believe that she would be taking charge of the arrangements. UNDERSTAND
Nicola ______________________________________________ taking charge of the arrangements.
Question 2. The graphs below provide information on drivers’ use of hand-held and hands free
mobile phones in England from 2002 to 2009, while the pie chart shows the types of road
accidents caused by the use of mobile phones in 2013.
Summarise the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make comparisons
where relevant.
Write at least 150 words.
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Question 3. Give your response to the following statement. You should write about 250 words
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative
impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
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PRACTICE TEST FOR THE GIFTED Class: TEST 4
PART A: LEXICO-GRAMMAR:
Question 1. Choose the word or phrase which best completes each sentence. Write your answers
(A, B, C, or D) in the space provided under this part.
1. The old lady _______ at them kindly when she saw them enter her shop. A. glared B. grinned C. grimaced D. beamed
2. What a coincidence this is! It’s so strange that you _________ be staying in the same hotel as us . A. should B. must C. might D. can
3. According to Burgess, a novelist should not _______, for sermonizing has no place in good fiction. A. offend B. preach C. distort D. invent
4. At the moment the ruling party is on the _______ of a dilemma. A. hooves B. points C. top D. horns
5. We couldn’t stay long, so we only wished Mark many happy _______ for his birthday and hurried to the airport. A. days B. returns C. moments D. regards
6. Her ivory brow _________ in delicate lines. A. furrows B. duplicates C. ambles D. mutters
7. The luxurious office accentuated the manager’s position________. It enhanced his power and his
sense of his own worth. And it made other people small. A. on the pecking pole B. in the nibbling line C. at the nipping post D. in the pecking order
8. Close your eyes and try to _______ up a picture of a place where you feel at peace. A. store B. eat C. stick D. conjure 9.
Martin: “Hey, can you pick me up at 3 p.m?”
Peter: “Sorry, I can’t. I don’t have my _______ at the moment!” A. vehicles B. trail C. wheels D. means
10. Please don’t _______ when you talk to me. Open your mouth! A. prate B. mumble C. stumble D. stutter
11. My teacher _______ for my good marks in the Math test. A. promised me the moon B. coincided with me C. gave me a pat on the back D. showed no sign of remorse
12. Advertisers often aim their campaigns at young people as they have considerable spending _______. A. power B. force C. energy D. capacity
13. As always, I am ___________ with everything you say. A. agree B. agreeing C. agreeable D. in agreement
14. We sent him to the best school in England and hired the best teachers, but it was all _______ as he had no will to learn at all. A. vain B. incurable C. invalid D. futile
15. I was _______ in an autumn month 18 years ago. A. taken up B. put forward C. given away D. brought forth
16. We hadn’t __________ there being so much traffic, and we missed the plane. A. bargained on B. factored on C. counted with D. accounted with
17. Experts are ___________ into the cause of the explosion. A. seeking B. researching C. inquiring D. investigating
18. If I _______ home a bit later, I would never have had a chance to pass the door mat. A. have come B. were to have come C. came D. could have come
19. A trap _______ disguise is what has come to be called a Trojan House. A. offered a gift of B. offers a gift in C. offering a gift to D. offered as a gift in 20.
Peter: “Hey, do you want to go out tonight?”
Mary: “Sorry I can’t. _______ and I will have to wake up early tomorrow.” A. I’m beat B. I’m cool
C. I’m in the cloud D. I’m socked off
Question 2. Think of a word only which can be used appropriately in all 3 sentences.
1. He was called to __________ for financial mismanagement.
They didn’t come on __________ of the bad weather.
We gave a good __________ of ourselves in the Inter-Schools Soccer Tournament.
2. He lost his __________ when he heard the police coming and ran away.
Matters came to a(n) __________ when she discovered he had told her a pack of lies.
It went right over my __________ when he started talking about genetics.
3. Mary’s new husband found __________ in the eyes of all the family.
Can you please do me a(n) __________ this afternoon?
Most of us came down in __________ of Finland for the conference.
4. She was dressed from __________ to toe in black.
There’s no need to shout at the __________ of your voice like that!
Bob is on __________ of the situation, so you can stop worrying.
5. Once I found my __________ I really enjoyed the job.
When the river overflowed, we had three __________ of water in our sitting room.
I’ve been on my __________ all day so I’m not going to do any cooking tonight.
6. The soldiers __________ to attention when the general approached.
You __________ to the conclusion that he was guilty without considering the evidence. He did it wrong because he
__________the gun and didn’t wait for instructions.
Question 3. Fill in each gap with ONE preposition to finish the following sentences. Write your
answers in the space provided.
1. No witnesses to the murder have come _______ and the police are struggling to solve the crime.
2. When they first met, Kate was quite taken _______ Jim.
3. I got carried _______ and started shouting at the television.
4. Despite all the interruptions, he pressed _______ with his work.
5. Why don’t we have a night out? It would take your mind _______ your work.
Question 4. Use the correct form of each bracketed word in the numbered space. Write your
answers in the space provided.

There is little to disagree about in the notion that a good voice, whether in opera or rock music,
is one that moves its audience and brings a sense of release and fulfilment to the singer. But
contemporary pop and rock music have come about due to (1. SUBSTANCE) ___________ advances
in technology. Here, the impact of the microphone should not be (2. ESTIMATE) ___________, as
it has (3. ABLE) ___________ the magnification of quiet, intimate sounds. This, in turn, allows, the
singer to experiment with the (4. EMPHATIC) ___________ on mood rather than on strict
(5. ADHERE) ___________ to proper breathing and voice control
Donna Soto-Morettin, a rock and jazz vocal trainer, feels that (6. ANATOMY) ___________
reasons may account for the raspy sound produced by certain rock singers. Her
(7. SUSPECT) ___________ is that swollen vocal chords, which do not close properly, may allow
singers to produce deeper notes. She does not, however, regard this as detracting
(8. NOTICE) ___________ from the value of the sound produced. Singing, she maintains, has an
almost (9. SEDUCE) ___________ quality and so our response to it has more
(10. SIGNIFY) ___________ than its technical qualities. PART B: READING
Question 1. Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Write
your answers in the space provided.

One of the hazards that electronic media like the television, radio or computers (1)…. these
days is the (2)…. in book reading.The concern (3)…. mainly to the younger generations who are
strongly (4)…. by the glamour of the silver screen and, consequently, don’t (5)…. the importance of
acquiring first-hand information from books.
To (6)…. reading for pleasure and to propagate a wide array of publications like
encyclopedias, (7)…. books, manuals or fiction, radical solutions should be applied. Firstly, more
(8)…. ought to be put on the educational (9)…. Youngsters should be made to feel comfortable while
reading either for information or self-satisfaction in public places like airports, buses or on the beach.
Secondly, libraries must be subsidized more accurately in order to provide the potential reader with
(10)…. choice of publications and to become more publicly active so as to put books at people’s
(11)…. rather than keep them under lock and key. Fund collecting actions organized by libraries might
also (12)…. the public awareness of the advantages of becoming (13)…. in a good book.
Finally, the mass media themselves might contribute substantially by recommending of
purchase or valuable best-sellers and inspiring their viewers to (14)…. their knowledge and erudition,
and thus help them to (15)…. the habit of spontaneous everyday reading. 1. A. denote B. play C. arise D. pose 2. A. rarity B. decline C. shortage D. deficiency 3. A. indicates B. affects C. embodies D. applies 4. A. tempted B. exposed C. submitted D. involved 5. A. observe B. recognize C. view D. distinguish 6. A. incite B. revert C. instill D. encourage 7. A. referral B. referable C. referee D. reference 8. A. relevance B. persistence C. focus D. emphasis 9. A. factor B. ground C. matter D. point 10. A. prolific B. ample C. lavish D. lush 11. A. availability B. usage C. benefit D. disposal 12. A. inflate B. amplify C. raise D. expand 13. A. occupied B. inhaled C. engrossed D. incorporated 14. A. enrich B. magnify C. arouse D. elaborate 15. A. grow B. evolve C. proceed D. develop
Question 2. Fill each of the numbered blanks in the following passage with one suitable word.
Write your answers in the space provided.

It is because of the centrality of the city that the financial markets have (1)_____ more __ put. It had been (2) _______
previously forecast that they would move out en masse, financial work (3) _______ among the being
most quantitative and computerized of functions. A lot of the back-office work has been relocated.
The main business, (4) _______,
however is not record keeping and support services; it is people sizing (5) _______
against other people, and the center is the place for that.
The problems, of course, are immense. To be an optimist (6) ______ of _ the city, one must believe
that it will lurch from crisis to crisis but somehow survive. Utopia is (7) _____
hardly __ in sight and probably
never will be. The city is (8) _______ mixed up for that. Its strengths and its ills are inextricably bound being (9) _____ up
__. The same concentration that makes the center efficient is the cause of its crowding and
the destruction of its sun and its light and its scale. Many of the city’s problems, (10) _______ therefore , are
external in origin – for example, the cruel demographics of peripheral growth, which are difficult
enough to forecast, let alone do anything about.
Question 3. Read the following passage and choose the best answer A, B, C or D for each question.
Write your answers in the space provided.

Among the Plains Indians, two separate strains of decorative art evolved: the
figurative, representational art created by the men of the tribe, and the geometric,
abstract art crafted by the women. According to Dunn and Highwater, the artist’s sex
governed both the kind of article to be decorated and the style to be followed in its
Line 5 ornamentation. Thus, the decorative works created by tribesmen consistently depict
living creatures (men, horses, buffalo) or magical beings (ghosts and other
supernatural life-forms). Those created by women, however, are clearly
nonrepresentational: no figures of men or animals appear in this classically geometric art. Line 10
Art historians theorize that this abstract, geometric art, traditionally the
prerogative of the women, predates the figurative art of the men. Descending from
those aspects of Woodland culture that gave rise to weaving, quillwork, and
beadwork, it is a utilitarian art, intended for the embellishment of ordinary,
serviceable objects such as parfleche boxes (cases made of rawhide), saddlebags, and
Line 15 hide robes. The abstract designs combine classical geometric figures into formal
patterns: a ring of narrow isosceles triangles arranged on the background of a large
central circle creates the well-known “feather and circle” pattern. Created in bold
primary colors (red, yellow, blue), sometimes black or green, and often outlined in
dark paint or glue size, these nonrepresentational designs are nonetheless intricately Line 20 detailed.
Although the abstract decorations crafted by the women are visually striking,
they pale in significance when compared to the narrative compositions created by the
men. Created to tell a story, these works were generally heroic in nature, and were
intended to commemorate a bold and courageous exploit or a spiritual awakening.
Line 25 Unlike realistic portraits, the artworks emphasized action, not physical likeness.
Highwater describes their making as follows: “These representational works were
generally drafted by a group of men—often the individuals who had performed the
deeds being recorded—who drew on untailored hide robes and tepee liners made of
skins. The paintings usually filled the entire field; often they were conceived at
Line 30 different times as separate pictorial vignettes documenting specific actions. In
relationship to each other, these vignettes suggest a narrative.”
The tribesmen’s narrative artwork depicted not only warlike deeds but also mystic
dreams and vision quests. Part of the young male’s rite of passage into tribal
adulthood involved his discovering his own personal totem or symbolic guardian. By
Line 35 fasting or by consuming hallucinatory substances, the youth opened himself to the
revelation of his “mystery object,” a symbol that could protect him from both natural and supernatural dangers.
What had been in the early 1700s a highly individualistic, personal
iconography changed into something very different by the early nineteenth century.
Line 40 As Anglos came west in ever greater numbers, they brought with them new materials
and new ideas. Just as European glass beads came to replace native porcupine quills
in the women’s applied designs, cloth eventually became used as a substitute for
animal hides. The emphasis of Plains artwork shifted as well: tribespeople came to
create works that celebrated the solidarity of Indians as a group rather than their
Line 45 prowess as individuals.
1. Which of the following titles best summarizes the content of the passage?
A. The Ongoing Influence of Plains Indian Art B. Male and Female in Tribal Life
C. Indian Art as Narrative and Dream
D. Design Specialization in Plains Art
2. The author cites examples of the work of Plains artists primarily to
A. show the differences between male and female decorative styles
B. emphasize the functional role of art in Indian life
C. describe the techniques employed in the creation of particular works
D. illustrate the changes made by Anglo influence on Plains art
3. The word “strains” in line 1 means A. tunes B. pressures C. varieties D. injuries
4. In lines 12 and 13, weaving, quillwork, and beadwork are presented as examples of
A. male-dominated decorative arts
B. uninspired products of artisans C. geometrically based crafts
D. unusual applications of artistic theories
5. With which of the following statements regarding male Plains artists prior to 1800 would the author most likely agree?
I. They tended to work collaboratively on projects.
II. They believed art had power to ward off danger.
III. They derived their designs from classical forms. A. I only B. III only C. I and II only D. II and III only
6. As used in line 27, “drafted” most nearly means A. selected B. recruited C. endorsed D. sketched
7. According to the passage, dream visions were important to the Plains artist because they
A. revealed the true form of his spiritual guardian
B. suggested the techniques and methods of his art
C. determined his individual aesthetic philosophy
D. expressed his sense of tribal solidarity
8. In its narrative aspect, Plains art resembles LEAST
A. a cartoon strip made up of several panels
B. a portrait bust of a chieftain in full headdress
C. an epic recounting the adventures of a legendary hero
D. a chapter from the autobiography of a prominent leader
9. According to lines 40–45, the impact of the Anglo presence on Plains art can be seen in the
A. growth of importance of geometric patterning
B. dearth of hides available to Plains Indian artists
C. shift from depicting individuals to depicting the community
D. emphasis on dream visions as appropriate subject matter for narrative art
10. As used in line 43, “substitute” most nearly means A. surrogate B. back-up C. relay D. fill-in
Question 4. There are six sections A-F in the following passage. Choose the correct heading for
each section from the list of headings below. Write the correct number i-x in the answer boxes 1-6.
Then finish the chart which follows the passage.
List of Headings
i. Locations and features of different seaweeds. ii. Various products of seaweeds.
iii. Use of seaweeds in Japan.

iv. Seaweed species around the globe.
v. Nutritious value of seaweeds.
vi. Why it doesn’t dry or sink
vii. Where to find red seaweeds
viii. Underuse of native species ix. Mystery solved
x. How seaweeds reproduce and grow (1) Section A: __________ (2) Section B: __________ (3) Section C: __________ (4) Section D: __________ (5) Section E: __________ (6) Section F: __________ NEW ZEALAND SEAWEED Section A
Seaweed is a particularly nutritious food, which absorbs and concentrates traces of a wide variety of
minerals necessary to the body's health. Many elements may occur in seaweed - aluminium, barium,
calcium, chlorine, copper, iodine and iron, to name but a few - traces normally produced by erosion
and carried to the seaweed beds by river and sea currents. Seaweeds are also rich in vitamins: indeed.
Eskimos obtain a high proportion of their bodily requirements of vitamin C from the seaweeds they eat.
The nutritive value of seaweed has long been recognized. For instance, there is a remarkably low
incidence of goiter amongst the Japanese, and for that matter, amongst our own Maori people, who
have always eaten seaweeds, and this may well be attributed to the high iodine content of this food.
Research into old Maori eating customs shows that jellies were made using seaweeds, fresh fruit and
nuts, fuchsia and tutu berries, cape gooseberries, and many other fruits which either grew here
naturally or were sown from seeds brought by settlers and explorers. Section B
New Zealand lays claim to approximately 700 species of seaweed, some of which have no
representation outside this country. Of several species grown worldwide, New Zealand also has a
particularly large share. For example, it is estimated that New Zealand has some 30 species of
Gigartina, a close relative of carrageen or Irish moss. These are often referred to as the New Zealand
carrageens. The gel-forming substance called agar which can be extracted from this species gives them
great commercial application in sea meal, from which sea meal custard is made, and in cough mixtures,
confectionery, cosmetics, the canning, paint and leather industries, the manufacture of duplicating
pads, and in toothpastes. In fact, during World War II, New Zealand Gigartina were sent to Australia to be used in toothpaste. Section C
Yet although New Zealand has so much of the commercially profitable red seaweeds, several of which
are a source of agar (Pterocladia, Gelidium, Chondrus, Gigartina), before 1940 relatively little use was
made of them. New Zealand used to import the Northern Hemisphere lrish moss (Chondrus crispus)
from England and ready-made agar from Japan. Although distribution of the Gigartina is confined to
certain areas according to species, it is only on the east coast of the North Island that its occurrence is
rare. And even then, the east coast and the area around Hokiangna have a considerable supply of the
two species of Pterocladia from which agar is also available. Happily, New Zealand-made agar is now
obtainable in health food shops. Section D
Seaweeds are divided into three classes determined by colour—red, brown and green—and each tends
to live in a specific location. However, except for the unmistakable sea lettuce (Ulva), few are totally
one colour; and especially when dry, some species can change colour quite significantly—a brown
one may turn quite black, or a red one appear black, brown, pink or purple.
Identification is nevertheless facilitated by the fact that the factors which determine where a seaweed
will grow are quite precise, and they tend therefore to occur in very well-defined zones. Although
there are exceptions, the green seaweeds are mainly shallow-water algae; the browns belong to
medium depths, and the reds are plants of the deeper water. Flat rock surfaces near mid-level tides are
the most usual habitat of sea-bombs, Venus' necklace and most brown seaweeds. This is also the
location of the purple laver or Maori karengo, which looks rather like a reddish-purple lettuce. Deep-
water rocks on open coasts, exposed only at very low tide, are usually the site of bull kelp, strapweeds
and similar tough specimens. Those species able to resist long periods of exposure to sun and air are
usually found on the upper shore, while those less able to stand such exposure occur nearer to or below
the low- water mark. Radiation from the sun, the temperature level, and the length of time immersed
all play a part in the zoning of seaweeds. Section E
Propagation of seaweeds occurs by spores, or by fertilization of egg cells. None have roots in the usual
sense; few have leaves, and none have flowers, fruits or seeds. The plants absorb their nourishment
through their fronds when they are surrounded by water: the base or "holdfast" of seaweeds is purely
an attaching organ, not an absorbing one. Section F
Some of the large seaweeds maintain buoyancy with air-filled floats; others, such as bull kelp, have
large cells filled with air. Some, which spend a good part of their time exposed to the air, often reduce
dehydration either by having swollen stems that contain water, or they may (like Venus' necklace)
have swollen nodules, or they may have distinctive shape like a sea-bomb. Others, like the sea cactus,
are filled with slimy fluid or have coating of mucilage on the surface. In some of the larger kelps, this
coating is not only to keep the plant moist but also to protect it from the violent action of waves.
Complete the flow chart below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for
each answer. Write your answers in the answer boxes 7-10.
Gigartina
(also called as (7)_______________________) ↓ made into (8) _______________________ (9) _______________________
medicine (e.g. (10)_______________________) canned or bottled food toothpaste others
Question 5. You are going to read an article about a visit to a zoo. For questions 1–10, choose from
the sections (A–D). The sections may be chosen more than once.

In which section does the writer
mention a noise that made him feel slightly uneasy? 1.______
acknowledge the forethought of one of his hosts? 2.______
allude to the cleanliness of a section of the zoo? 3.______
suggest that most visitors don’t see the animals at their best? 4.______
imply that the activity he attended would benefit from wider publicity? 5.______
admit to an initial reluctance to take up a suggestion? 6.______
give us an impression of the scale and extent of the whole site? 7.______
describe a physical sensation that more than lived up to expectations? 8.______
report on one way in which the well-being of the animals is ensured? 9.______
mention a thrilling encounter with one particular species? 10.______ A night to remember
Our reporter spent a night camping out inside a zoo in Australia
A. Scanning the breakfast menu, I found myself swiftly losing my appetite: on offer were beetle larvae,
maggots and frozen mice. Fortunately, spending the night at Sydney’s Taronga Zoo needn’t involve
sampling the animals’ meals, though it does entail getting extremely close to all manner of creatures.
The Roar and Snore programme, curiously little known in Australia let alone overseas, allows you to
spend a night camping in the heart of the zoo, long after the crowds of day trippers have dispersed.
And if your experience of zoos is creatures slumped motionless in their enclosures, or skulking in their
dens, then let me assure you that at dusk, the place comes alive and echoes with the din of hundreds
of creatures making their presence known. A ferryboat dropped me off at the foot of the zoo, which
sprawls across a steeply sloping swathe of bushland across the bay from the city. Guides, Steve and
Nikki, awaited with bright, enthusiastic smiles. Ten of us had signed up and, in no time at all, we were
busily erecting tents on a rectangle of grass outside the zoo’s education centre. An adjacent area of
gum trees was inhabited by kangaroos, wallabies and an alarmingly inquisitive emu – our first animal encounter.
B. After a quick briefing, we set off into the gathering gloom. Steve unlocked a huge metal gate that then
clanged ominously behind us. We were in, though not without some trepidation – what had we let
ourselves in for? It was just us, a handful of security staff and 2,000 furred and feathered inmates. A
gibbon let out a haunting, liquid whoop and wild possums frolicked noisily through the eucalyptus
trees above us, their dark silhouettes framed against a full moon. The skyscrapers of the city centre
twinkled in the distance as a pair of zebras scuffled in a cloud of dust; farther along, a giant Kodiak
bear lumbered menacingly around a large, rock-strewn enclosure. An awesome spectacle in the gloom,
but the buzz that evoked was soon surpassed when a pair of snow leopards came within a few feet of
us as they paced around the rocky ledges of their cage.
C. Not all the animals at Taronga are behind bars. Semi-tame African guinea fowl nest in the gum trees
and a water buffalo let out a surprisingly cow-like moo, whilst a group of macaws screeched as we
climbed back up to the education centre. It gets chilly after dusk, but Steve had left nothing to chance
and a warming barbecue was already sizzling with sausages and chicken kebabs. Meanwhile, Nikki
brought out some animals that are used to being handled: first a diamond python called Little Spots
and then a koala. Even the Australians in the group were enthralled as Nikki showed us the pad of
hardened skin that enables the species to sit for hours at a time in the crook of a tree. As she explained,
the gum trees they eat contain only four percent protein, so they have little energy to do much else.
D. After a bitterly cold night under canvas, it was a relief to be woken at dawn for breakfast. As the sun
rose and bathed the zoo in a soft, orange light, we fed carrots to the zoo’s small herd of giraffes. One
of them, Hope, is blind, and sought out the carrots, with her long, slobbering blue tongue. ‘If you touch
it, you’ll notice it feels rough, like a cat’s,’ said her keeper. As Hope wrapped hers around my
outstretched finger, it felt more like sandpaper. As the sun’s rays warmed our chilled bodies, we were
taken on a behind-the-scenes tour, down a corridor with doors leading to each enclosure, and notices
reminding keepers of the animals’ diet and welfare requirements. In a scrubbed kitchen, the inmates’
food is prepared. Here another cheery keeper, Kristy, showed me the grey-coloured gloop that is fed
to small marsupials. ‘Have a taste,’ she said. I hesitated, then dipped in my finger. It was delicious,
like honey yoghurt. We were at the end of our visit and the zoo was again admitting the public. Within
an hour it seemed as though every four-year-old in Sydney was careering around the place, letting out
squeals of excitement – a sharp contrast to the peaceful, privileged glimpse we’d been given. PART C: WRITING
Question 1. For each of the sentence below, write a new sentence as similar as possible in meaning
to the original sentence but using the word given. This word must not be altered in any way.

1. It was wrong of me to get angry in front of the children. LOST
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2. It’s possible that the burglars got into the building by forcing open a fire exit. GAINED
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3. Nobody can predict the real consequences of global warming. SAYING
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4. Even if we drive very fast, we’ll never get to the airport on time. HOW
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5. He answered the judge’s question as accurately as he could. ACCURATE
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6. I really think he’s absolutely marvelous. WORLD
I really _______________________________________________________________________ him.
7. Despite his efforts, he failed to track down the informant. MIGHT
Try __________________________________________________________ the informant.
8. I’ll make sure that everyone turns up on time SEE
I’ll _________________________________________________________________ on time
9. We’ll only be able to afford a holiday if we are very strict with our expenses. REIN
Only if we ________________________________________ we be able to afford a holiday.
10. Nicola led me to believe that she would be taking charge of the arrangements. UNDERSTAND
Nicola ______________________________________________ taking charge of the arrangements.
Question 2. The graphs below provide information on drivers’ use of hand-held and hands free
mobile phones in England from 2002 to 2009, while the pie chart shows the types of road
accidents caused by the use of mobile phones in 2013.
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Question 3. Give your response to the following statement. You should write about 250 words
Many people believe that social networking sites (such as Facebook) have had a huge negative
impact on both individuals and society. To what extent do you agree?
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END OF TEST. BEST OF LUCK