Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Part 3
First read the ten situations (11-20) and then read the twelve texts (A-L). Decide which
text goes best with each situation. Each text can be used only once. Mark your answers
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on the answer sheet (11-20). In some cases there may be no suitable text.
11. You are forced to cut down on your day to day expenses.
12. You desperately need help because of some bullies at work
13. You wish to see a scientific exhibition.
14. You are divorced and your ex-wife/husband does not let you see your child.
15. Your brand new Intellihome washing machine won’t start.
16. You are interested in graphic design on display.
17. You are a computer game addict and want to get rid of your addiction.
18. You want to see reptiles in natural surroundings.
19. You have fitness concerns about your 8-year old daughter.
20. You are looking for an opportunity to develop your leadership skills.
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Research Images
Striking images from Cardiff University
A major public display showcasing striking re-
search images at Cardiff University is taking
place at Amgueddfa Cymru – National Museum
of Wales in Cardiff.
Bringing together 43 images made up of photo-
graphs, computer generated images and drawings;
it represents the variety and benefits of research
taking place in every academic school.
From striking images of microneedles from the
School of Pharmacy, to an image of the back of
the eye of a person with diabetes from the School
of Medicine – the display provides an excellent
opportunity to see images illustrating the breadth
of research from all parts of the University.
The exhibition runs until 16 August 2009.
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Legal Aid offers different kinds of help, depending on your legal problem. You may need a
lawyer to go to court with you, or you may just need some advice or some assistance with
court documents.
In family matters we cover the following cases:
To get custody of your children or to change custody
To set up, increase or decrease child or spousal support payments
To help you if your partner denies you access to your children
To get access for you to see your children or to make a major change to access arrange-
ments that have already been made
To stop your partner from selling or destroying your property
To negotiate ownership of things like RRSPs or pensions that could provide you with
some income
To get access for grandparents or other relatives to see a child
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extra bonus to this trip is the early
evenin behind the scenes visit to a
workin crocodile farm, where you
can see these amazin creatures up
close, and not in a typical tourist en
vironment.
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Language Elements
Part 1
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Read the following text and decide which word or phrase a, b, or c is missing in items
21-30.
Plans are currently underway to dramatically expand and renovate the Museum’s land-
mark Neoclassical building 21. __________ the Benjamin Franklin Parkway. Frank O.
Gehry, winner of the 1989 Pritzker Prize for Architecture, has been selected as architect
for this extraordinary project.
The 10-year master plan includes creating dynamic new spaces for art and visitors,
22. __________ the aging infrastructure and building systems, and reclaiming existing
spaces 23. __________ public use. The iconic building 24. __________ without disturbing
its classic exterior, while existing interior spaces will be renovated to enable a broader
and richer display of the Museum’s renowned holdings and accommodate collections’
25. __________. A total of 80,000 square feet of new public space – a 60 percent
increase – is anticipated.
New galleries for contemporary art and special exhibitions are to be created by ex-
cavating under the Museum’s East Terrace. These flexible new spaces will be bathed
in a combination of daylight and 26. __________ light; will contain state-of-the-art
equipment for showing film, video, and new media; and will have 27. __________
higher ceilings to accommodate large-scale works by such artists as Morris Louis, Cy
Twombly, Anselm Kiefer, and Joseph Beuys.
The size of the special exhibition galleries will increase 28. __________ 50 percent,
allowing for a larger number of visitors. The Museum’s distinguished collection of
modern art (currently 29. __________ with contemporary art on the first floor of the
Museum) will also 30. __________ the move, and masterpieces by artists such as Pablo
Picasso and Henri Matisse will be shown to much greater advantage than previously
possible.
http://www.philamuseum.org/information/294-508-397.html
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30. a) rely on
b) suffer from
c) benefit from
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Part 2
Read the following text and decide which of the words or phrases A-O are missing
from items 31-40. Mark your answers on the answer sheet.
Have you ever thought about why you like to eat chocolate so much? Most of us would
answer “because it 31. __________ so good” but there is much more to it than that.
Chocolate stimulates your taste buds in a way that makes you want to come back for
more. Many are 32. __________ that Chocolates raise antioxidant levels in your blood,
which helps to fight against foreign bodies that can cause illnesses. With less of these
foreign bodies in your blood, you are less likely to get ill from viruses or other things
that could 33. __________ your health during the year.
Then there is this wonderful feeling that you get when consuming your favorite candy
bar or other chocolate treat. Chocolate 34. __________ the brainwaves and lowers the
stress levels. This could be the reason why lots of people 35. __________ themselves
with chocolate when they are upset or angry. Actually they are unknowingly helping
themselves out by eating chocolates.
Giving someone a 36. __________ of chocolate can be a very rewarding experience
indeed. Today there is a tremendous variety of gifts made from chocolate. Chocolate
flowers and products of every nature can be 37. __________ . Many of these gift prod-
ucts are priced low making them an attractive option. Some companies are specialized
specifically in this area, they personalize and ship items direct for you.
One thing to remember though is that there can be some negative effects on your body.
These effects can be experienced should you consume chocolate too often. Chocolate
has a very high level of sugar, which can quickly cause you to lose the good feeling the
next time you look in the 38. __________! Extra sugar can result in extra calories and
fat, which can lead to overweight if you don’t exercise regularly.
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So when you are enjoying your very favorite chocolate candy bar or talking to another
chocolate lover, you can think about why you love to eat it so much. The obvious
39. __________ is the great taste, but now you know that there is so much more to
it. There are 40. __________ reasons for this love of chocolate that almost force you
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to eat it, which you just can’t fight against. And fortunately for you, chocolate is the
champion. Sweet surrender! Hey, does someone have some chocolate?
http://ezinearticles.com/?Why-You-Cant-Stop-Eating-Chocolate!&id=235611
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Listening Comprehension
Part 1 CD 1 – Track 8, 9
You will hear five news items. You will hear each item only once. Decide which head-
line a-f goes with each news item. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. Now you
will have 45 seconds to read the headlines.
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