Part 2

Money and finance

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Complete each sentence with the correct form of come and the correct word from the box.

across between down into off through under up

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1. The family a large amount of money when their grandmother passed away. 2. The company has seen some tough times, but has always them. 3. The minister has a lot of pressure to resign after the budget cuts. 4. The scheme will never . It’s just not feasible. 5. An opportunity to sell at this price may never again, so make the most of it. 6. I a pile of old bank statements in the filing cabinets. 7. The business partners vowed that nothing would them and that the company would survive. 8. Inflation is at last. The economy might recover soon. Read each pair of sentences and cross out any sentence which is wrong. Both sentences may be correct. 1. a The government has put together a rescue plan to save the economy. b The government has put a rescue plan together to save the economy. 2. a I had put money aside for a rainy day, so we used that. b I had put aside money for a rainy day, so we used that. 3. a It’s very difficult to live on my salary. b It’s very difficult to live my salary on. 4. a We’ve gone through some tough times, but things will start to pick up again. b We’ve gone some tough times through, but things will start to pick up again. 5. a It took us eight years to pay off the debt. b It took us eight years to pay the debt off.Sample - Not for sale 6. a They are bringing down interest rates again. b They are bringing interest rates down again. 7. a I’ll pay you back as soon as I get paid. b I’ll pay back you as soon as I get paid. 8. a The financial adviser warned that businesses should not rush the deal into. b The financial adviser warned that businesses should not rush into the deal.

Exam task

3 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each

gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Example: (0) WITH

We’re all in this together Have you, or has someone you know, come up (0) an original idea for a brilliant product or an original invention? But do you find (1) without sufficient cash to develop or promote it? Fear not. Help is close (2) hand. You can crowdfund it! Crowdfunding is the practice of financing a project by raising money through contributions (3) individuals or groups of people with money to invest or the desire to (4) good. It has emerged as an accessible option for entrepreneurs and creatives around the world. Usually collected via online platforms, the sum generated allows them to both (5) their ideas to the test and gain exposure and funds for their product or invention. You might well wonder (6) crowdfunding really is a modern-day practice. It would seem (7) . Although the term and its definition were only recently added to dictionaries, throughout history, landmark expeditions, epic voyages and even national monuments have been completed (8) to the donations of ordinary people. • In this part, you read a text with eight gaps in it. Exam factsSample - Not for sale • You have to write a word that fits each gap based on your knowledge of the language.

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Science

Exam task

1 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Example: (0) IT

What do you call a . . . ?

Let’s face (0) , there are some pretty weird and wonderful entries on the list of names for living creatures. Some might give you a very clear picture of (1) to expect when you look at it! A blobfish has to be round, right? You won’t find leafy sea dragons on land, (2) you? In the 18th century, science took the important step of giving species two-part Latin names, such as Homo Sapiens, (3) a view to allowing people around the world to communicate unambiguously. To (4) certain extent, the system, known (5) ‘binomial nomenclature’, has done its job. Names often give a clear indication of origin (japonica), colour (azurea ) or size (nana). On the other hand, it has produced some fun terms, to (6) the least, like Wunderpus photgenicus or more recently, Heteropoda davidbowie, apparently (7) of the singer’s contribution to the arachnid world. The more you swot up (8) this fascinating subject, the more you’ll learn (and chuckle), believe me! I’ve just discovered that there’s a creature called, believe it or not, a ‘fried egg jellyfish’!Sample - Not for sale • Remember to only write one word in each gap. If you write more than one word, you will lose the mark. • Remember that your words must fit grammatically into each gap. • Ask yourself if the word is part of a fixed phrase which may require a preposition, an adjective or noun, for example. • Look carefully at the words immediately before and after the gap, but you will probably also need to recognise how the missing word connects to other parts of the text.

Exam tips

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Complete the sentences with the correct words from the box.

accounts first happens matter now result time words

1. A signal from what might, by all , be a moon outside our solar system has been spotted.

Astronomers will use the Hubble Space Telescope to confirm whether this is the case. 2. Archaeologists have recently made major fossil finds and, as a , anthropologists have been able to uncover further details regarding the decline of the Neanderthals. 3. As a of fact, our laboratory is on the brink of announcing a key breakthrough which is set to change everything in this field. 4. Scientists are renowned for their curiosity or, in other , for the drive which propels their quest for answers. 5. Whatever next, it is crucial that the researchers receive the necessary funding to keep the project up and running. 6. and foremost, safety should be considered before proceeding with the tests. 7. Driverless cars. What’s next? Pilotless planes apparently. For the being, though, humans are still needed in the cockpit. 8. Every and then, while studying a particular health disorder, scientists stumble upon a cure for another condition.

Complete the sentences with an article (a, an, the) or (–) if no article is necessary. 1. Has your personal experience of studying science subjects at school been positive one? 2. How far would you say that science fulfils useful role in modern society? 3. Which discovery or invention do you think has had most positive effect on society? 4. How do you think medicine will develop in future? 5. How strict do you think controls on scientific experiments should be? 6. To what extent are human beings to blame for climate change? Sample - Not for sale 7. Do you think that advances in technology will be sufficient to overcome problem of world’s dwindling resources? 8. Some people say that more we invent, lazier we become.

Nature and the environment

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Complete the sentences with a compound noun formed from a word from each of the two boxes.

coastal endangered global natural oil rural urban waste

areas development erosion habitats management species spill warming

1. Recent reports state that many historical cultural heritage sites are in danger of disappearing into the sea as a consequence of . 2. After the from a tanker, a massive clean-up operation was launched and a 2 Complete the sentences and questions with an adjective from the first box and the correct preposition from the second box. The prepositions can be used more than once. eligible hostile incompatible lacking open-minded prone restricted untouched group has been set up to monitor the impact on marine wildlife. 3. Many countries worldwide have witnessed the migration of millions of people from to cities. 4. The construction of a forest city in China is a remarkable example of sustainable . The buildings will include offices, schools and homes covered in trees and plants. 5. Ordinary citizens are becoming key players in effective by making sure rubbish from homes and offices is correctly sorted before it is collected. 6. The fight against has received a boost after the Governor signed a bill targeting CO2 emissions in the state. 7. Unfortunately, various factors including population growth, poaching and deforestation have a negative impact on the of many plants and animals. 8. Some kinds of tigers, gorillas and bears are on the list of the world’s most .Sample - Not for sale about by for in on to with

1. Not everyone who needs funds is 2. Most people are generally and try and resist it. 3. The country is grants to help them start a business. change, but a minority are it

natural disasters. There are often storms, hurricanes and floods.

4. Transport in the city centre is 5. Some parts of the country are still wild and public transport or local residents’ vehicles. humans.

6. The country is natural resources; it has to import its energy and other

necessities from other countries. 7. In some companies, long hours mean having a career is raising a family.

Exam task

3 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Example: (0) HOW

National parks

You realise (0) truly incredible the natural environment is when you take a trip to one of the world’s national parks. To be eligible for national park status, a place must possess a unique natural, cultural or recreational resource and be considered in need (1) protection. Fortunately, a considerable number of natural gems have been designated as national parks and (2) are also World Heritage sites. From hot springs (3) snowy peaks, these postcard-worthy destinations (4) definitely be on your list of places to visit. Many are also home to some pretty amazing flora and fauna. The parks are extremely popular (5) outdoor enthusiasts, who can indulge in their favourite activities like hiking or rafting, surrounded (6) nature. The largest national park in the world isn’t easily accessible, being in a remote area of Greenland and boasting a permanent population of zero. It’s also (7) used to receiving visitors (around 500 a year). This is a long way from the estimated 11 million tourists (8) flock to the Great Smoky Mountains of North Carolina and Tennessee in the United States. Sample - Not for sale

Get it right!

Look at the sentences below. Then try and correct the mistake.

Our town is really full of tourists attractions. I mean all these marvellous monuments.