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Listening Match the speakers 1 – 6 with statements A-G. Use the statesments only once; there is one you do not need to use.
Speaker 1 A The speaker is considering buying a new gadget.
Speaker 2 B The speaker thinks technology is advancing too quickly.
Speaker 3 C The speaker is disappointed with a new gadget.
Speaker 4 D The speaker is impressed with a new gadget.
Speaker 5 E The speaker’s job is to repair electronic equipment.
Speaker 6 F The speaker uses technology at work.
G The speaker had a technological problem.
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Writing Your teacher has asked you to write an article giving your opinion on the following statement: The Internet is the most important invention of the XXth century. Write your article (120-180 words).
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Reading Read the text and match items A-G with gaps 7-12. There is one item you do not need to use.
Thanks to new technology, going to school these days can be a pleasant experience. No longer having to rely on 'chalk and talk', teachers give pupils the opportunity to play a more active role in their own learning. This makes learning a more individual experience and students with different learning styles can take in knowledge more easily. This can motivate students↓↓↓↓↓↓
Nowadays students can learn individually or in groups to improve their skills. Using technology is said to develop students' critical thinking, cooperative learning↓↓↓↓↓↓
Students can also learn at their own pace with the use of computers.
However, not all schools are taking full advantage of these opportunities. Sometimes schools cannot afford to buy the equipment↓↓↓↓↓↓9.
In other cases, schools have the resources↓↓↓↓↓↓10. Schools need to decide which types of technology can improve teaching to make learning↓↓↓↓↓↓11. In addition, teachers need to become familiar with new products, software and on-line resources↓↓↓↓↓↓12. Only in this way will schools be able to function effectively in the future.
A and discuss them with their colleagues
B especially as most students enjoy using computers
C but lack clear goals
D although it makes them feel more comfortable using technology
E more attractive and valuable to students
F or teachers are insufficiently trained to use it in their classes
G and communication skills
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Choose the correct answer A, B or C.
13 Be quiet! Can't you see I'm ……the phone? A in B at C on
14 The lift is ……order again! A off of B out C under
15 This is my friend, Mary,……father is a doctor. A whose B who C which
16 The new maths teacher brought…… changes in the way maths is taught.
A out B about C on
17 She brought ……her children all by herself. A out B on C up
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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use the word in bold. Use two to five words.
18“Don’t close the document,” Richie said to me. told Richie…… the document
19"Your TV is broken," Mike said. that Mike told……broken.
20 Luke is 35 years old. His wife is Nina. whose Luke, …… , is 35 years old.
21"What are your plans for tonight?" Jason asked me.
were Jason asked me ……for that night.
22 My camera only cost £200. It takes brilliant pictures. which My camera, …… , brilliant pictures.
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Copy the correct response.
23 A: Would it be possible to exchange it for another one?
B: a Let me see if we have one in stock.
b OK, we'll have to send it away to be repaired.
24 A: Would it be at all possible to get a replacement?
B: a Yes, I don't mind.
b Yes, just a moment, please.
25 A: There seems to be a problem with my digital camera.
B: a Let me have a look at it. b Yes, of course.
26 A: The ENTER button on my laptop is broken.
B: a What's the problem?
b I'm afraid we'll have to send it away to be repaired.
27 A: Do you think you could give a hand for a minute?
B: a Yes, of course.
b It's ok.
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Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.
28 I have no gadgets other ………… my MP3 player. A of B from C than
29 Unplug the phone; the battery is…………charged now. A fully B wholy C all
30 James is…………a career as an architect. A supposing B considering C thinking
31 Have a look at the printer; the paper is ………… again.
A jammed B cracked C cratched
32 The father is in the army so the farmly is on the ………… all the time.
A move B go C travel