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Use of English

Part 1 - Studying black bears

After years studying North America’s black bears in the (0) conventional way, wildlife biologist Luke Robertson felt no closer to understanding the creatures. He realised that he had to (1) win their trust. Abandoning scientific detachment, he took the daring step of forming relationships with the animals, bringing them food to gain their acceptance.

The (2) insight this has given him into their behaviour has allowed him to dispel certain myths about bears. (3) Contrary to popular belief, he contends that bears do not (4) care as much for fruit as previously supposed.

He also (5) …….. claims that they are ferocious. He says that people should not be (6) …….. by behaviour such as swatting paws on the ground, as this is a defensive, rather than an aggressive, act. However, Robertson is no sentimentalist. After devoting years of his life to the bears, he is under no (7) …….. about their feelings for him. It is clear that their interest in him does not (8) …….. beyond the food he brings.

He also (5) …….. claims that they are ferocious.

1. concludes
2. disputes
3. reasons
4. argues

He says that people should not be (6) …….. by behaviour such as swatting paws on the ground, as this is a defensive, rather than an aggressive, act.

1. misguided
2. misled
3. misdirected
4. misinformed

However, Robertson is no sentimentalist. After devoting years of his life to the bears, he is under no (7) …….. about their feelings for him.

1. error
2. doubt
3. illusion
4. impression

It is clear that their interest in him does not (8) …….. beyond the food he brings.

1. expand
2. spread
3. widen
4. extend

Use of English - Part 2

The Origin of Language

The truth (0) is nobody really knows how language first began. Did we all start talking at around the same time (9) because of the manner in which our brains had begun to develop? Although there is a lack of clear evidence, people have come up with various theories about the origins of language. One recent theory is that human beings have evolved in (10) such a way that we are programmed for language from the moment of birth. In (11) other words, language came about as a result of an evolutionary change in our brains at some stage.

Language (12) …….. well be programmed into the brain but, (13) …….. this, people still need stimulus from others around them. From studies, we know that (14) …….. children are isolated from human contact and have not learnt to construct sentences before they are ten, it is doubtful they will ever do so. This research shows, if (15) …….. else, that language is a social activity, not something invented (16) …….. isolation.

Language (12) …….. well be programmed into the brain but, (13) …….. this, people still need stimulus from others around them.

Language (12) …….. well be programmed into the brain but, (13) …….. this, people still need stimulus from others around them.

From studies, we know that (14) …….. children are isolated from human contact and have not learnt to construct sentences before they are ten, it is doubtful they will ever do so.

This research shows, if (15) …….. else, that language is a social activity, not something invented (16) …….. isolation.

not something invented (16) …….. isolation.

Use of English - Part 3

Training Sport Champions

What are the abilities that a (0) professional sports person needs? To guarantee that opponents can be (17) overcome , speed, stamina and agility are essential, not to mention outstanding natural talent. Both a rigorous and comprehensive (18) fitness regime and a highly nutritious diet are vital for top-level performance. 

It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provide athletes with the (19) …….. they need to compete. (ENDURE)

his means that pasta is more (20) …….. than eggs or meat. (BENEFIT)

Such a diet enables them to move very energetically when required. Failure to follow a sensible diet can result in the (21) …….. to maintain stamina. (ABLE)

Regular training to increase muscular (22) …….. is also a vital part of a professional’s regime, and this is (23) …….. done by exercising with weights. (STRONG)

and this is (23) …….. done by exercising with weights. (TYPE)

Sports people are prone to injury but a quality training regime can ensure that the (24) …….. of these can be minimised. (SEVERE)

Use of English - part 4

The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently. THE The number of students now at university is …………………………………. been, apparently.

I’m disappointed with the Fishers’ new album when I compare it to their previous one. COMPARISON I think the Fishers’ new album is ……………………………….... their previous one.

Anna got the job even though she didn’t have much experience in public relations. SPITE Anna got the job ……………………………….... of experience in public relations.

‘I must warn you how dangerous it is to cycle at night without any lights,’ said the police officer to Max. DANGERS Max received a ……………………………….... at night without any lights from the police officer.

Reading part 6

This one is called 'cross text mutiple matching'. This is a more academic reading task where you must match one text (A-D) to a question. There are 4 texts (often reviews/opinions) and 4 questions you need to match them to.

A handy thing to teach yourself for this task is to highlight parts of the text that return in the questions or to make a grid and mark which text (A-D) matches with which question. 

Reading part 7

This is text with 6 gaps in it. Each gap needs to be filled by a paragraph or long sentence that is missing. This can be pretty difficult, but what we are testing here is textual structure, so make sure you know how different types of texts fit together.

So look at the words and context. There needs to be logical continuation (flow) to the text. Look for words that refer to other parts of the text (small words like this/that/those/these/so/it/were etc).

Have a look at the following video on how to approach this reading task.