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English 2Practice Exam Units 3 & 4Examination Time: 2 hours

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Listening Lecture: Dark chocolate / 12

VocabularyMeaning / 6

Vocabulary in Context / 10

Vocabulary + Grammar Parts of Speech /5

GrammarUse in Context / 10

Verbs / 8

Reading Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for the best Medical College / 3

Space Exploration: For or Against? / 18

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1Practice exam units 3 & 4 Spring 2010 z.chebchou

PRACTICE

UGRU Communications English, Level 2 Module 1, Quizzes + Exam Practice

Listening Questions:

Write a short answer to each of these questions on your Answer Sheet (4 words maximum).

1. What is one problem of most chocolate?

2. How does serotonin make you feel?

3. What is the name of the antioxidants found in dark chocolate?

4. How many health benefits does dark chocolate have for the heart?

5. What is a problem of palmitic acid?

6. What should you avoid eating or drinking while eating chocolate?

True or False: Write T or F for the following statements on the Answer Sheet.

7. Serotonin makes you feel sad.

8. Dark chocolate reduces LDL cholesterol by 50%.

9. Steraic acid is a healthy type of saturated fat.

10. Eat only 50 grams of dark chocolate a day.

Write the letter of the best answer on the Answer Sheet.

Dark chocolate is healthy because it contains:

a. pure cocoa beans, a little fat and no milkb. pure coffee beans, a lot of fat and some milkc. pure green beans, no fat and some milkd. pure cocoa powder, lots of fat and no milk

11. Choose the best main idea of the listening. a. The lecture is about how to avoid milk in dark chocolateb. The lecture is about how to get the health benefits from dark chocolate.c. The lecture is about the unhealthy type of dark chocolate fat.d. The lecture is about the amount of dark chocolate one should eat.

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Vocabulary: Matching Suggested time: 10 minutesInstructions: Match the word on the left with its definition on the right. Write the number of the word on

the Answer Sheet. Look at the example.

E.g. Answer Sheet: 6 4 1

E.g.: a place where people eat 1. bank 2. country a place where children learn 3. city 4. school

a place where people keep money 5. store6. restaurant

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injure or harm something 1. avoid

2. protect14.

control something 3. damage

4. respond15.

keep away from something 5. regulate

6. benefit

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strong/not ill 1. examined

2. expanded17.

the first/from the start 3. creative

4. healthy18.

looked at carefully 5. original

6. connected

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Vocabulary: Meaning in Context Suggested time: 15 minutesInstructions: Read the sentences below and write the best word on your Answer Sheet. Do not use

the same word twice. There is one example for you.

Example: There are ____ students absent today. Maybe they’re sick. Answer Sheet: several

several nutritious maintain creatively approximatelyprotect avoid design cause risk

19. An apple is more _________________than a chocolate bar.

20. I love the ___________of that new car; it has style!

21. You should use a cream to __________your skin from the sun.

22. The price of that mobile phone is ___________2000 dirhams.

23. The main ___________ of lung cancer is smoking.

effectively relationship recent destroy dangerousproduct claim represent comparative particularly

24. Did the fire____________ your house?

25. This new __________ has not been tested on animals.

26. My writing teacher asked me to write a _____________ essay about two different countries.

27. We are ______________worried by the increase of global warming.

28. Sports such as wrestling and boxing are ____________. Contestants often get injured.

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Vocabulary + Grammar: Parts of Speech Suggested time: 10 minutesInstructions: Read the sentences. Then write the number of the best answer on your Answer Sheet.

Look at the example.

e.g. Answer Sheet: 3

E.g. I was very ____ until I was about 16 years old. Then, I grew several centimeters!

1. shorten 2. shortly 3. short 4. shortness

29. Positive thinking has a strong ___________ on people.1. effective 2. effect 3. affect 4.effectively

30. Most students would___________ from doing extra homework. 1. benefit (n) 2. benefit(v) 3. beneficial 4. beneficially

31. This factory should _________ 500 jobs. 1. creatively 2. create 3. creative 4. creation

32. Mothers are very ____________towards their children.1. protect 2. protective 3. protectively 4. protection

33. The lecture will start at_____________5 pm.1. approximation 2. approximately 3. approximate (v) 4. approximate (adj.)

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Grammar Gapfill: Use in context – Part 1 Suggested time: 10 minutesInstructions: Read the paragraph below. Then write the number of the best answer on your Answer Sheet. Look at the example

Eating right on a budget can E.g. ____ a challenge, but it is certainly not impossible. There are

five inexpensive food items that are healthy. First, one can eat leafy greens: medical experts call them

one of nature's miracle foods. Leafy greens like Swiss chard and kale are high in nutrients like foliate

and vitamins A and C that can lower your risk of cancer. Just one cup of dark, leafy greens

__ 34 ___ day __ 35 ____ also prevent diabetes and high blood pressure. Second, you can eat nuts: many

nutritionists recommend nuts like almonds, cashews and walnuts because they are high in natural

fiber. Fiber slows your digestive process, keeping hunger and unhealthy mid-afternoon snacks at bay.

Third, one should _ 36 ___ onions: studies show that consuming onions on a regular basis may reduce

symptoms of asthma and the risk of developing stomach cancer. You ___ 37 ___ to choose an onion that

has a strong flavor. You may slice _ 38 _____ onion and add it to your soup or salad. You might not like

the taste of onions but remember they are good for you! Then, we come to the whole grains: refined

grains, like white rice and pasta, have lost 90% of their nutritional value through the refining process.

Unrefined grains are healthier for you and so they are 39 __ than refined ones. A recent study showed

that a diet rich in whole grains actually flattens your belly by reducing fat storage in your lower

abdominal region. Finally, one should consume yogurt: making yogurt part of your daily eating

routine can improve your digestion -- if you buy the right stuff! Check that the label lists "active

cultures" to make sure you are getting healthy probiotics, and pick a yogurt rich in vitamin D to

prevent osteoporosis. A yogurt that contains probiotics is often ____ 40 ___ than one without probiotics.

But you ____ 41 ___ to buy the commercial type of yogurt. You can just make it yourself at home. In

fact, __ 42 ___ way to get yogurt is to make your own at home. Believe me; home-made yogurt is not

only cheaper but also __ 43 ____ the commercial one!

Eg. 1. is 2. be 3. is being 4. does be Answer Sheet: 2

34. 1. the 2. a 3. many 4. few

35. 1. could 2. have 3. has 4. going

36. 1. eats 2. eating 3. eat 4. to eat

37. 1. ought 2. should 3. must 4. has

38. 1. a 2. the 3. some 4. little



39. 1. good 2. best 3. better 4. more better

40. 1. most expensive 2. more expensiver 3. more expensive 4. expensivest

41. 1. don’t have 2. aren’t have 3. doesn’t have 4. don’t having

42. 1. cheaper 2. the cheapest 3. more cheap 4. most cheap

43. 1. tastyer then 2. tastier than 3. tastyer than 4. more tasty then

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Grammar: Use in context - Part 2 Suggested time: 15 minutesInstructions: Read the paragraph below. Then, write the correct form of the VERB in parentheses ( ) on your Answer Sheet. Look at the example.

E.g. Answer Sheet: is

Magnetic resonance imaging or MRI is a medical imaging technique that doctors often (use) 44_______ in radiology. With MRI, they can look at the internal structure of the body. This technique is especially useful in cancer imaging. It is safer and better than an X-ray because it (not use) 45_______radiation but uses a powerful magnetic field.

Magnetic resonance imaging is a relatively new technology. In 1973, scientists (publish) 46_____ the first MR image of a mouse. Later on, in 1977, scientists (show) 47________the MR picture of a human being.

Right now, the future of MRI (seem) 48__________ limited only by our imagination. This technology (be) 49_____ still in its early stages. In fact, scientists began to use it only 20 years ago. In contrast, doctors started using X-rays 100 years ago. Currently, researchers (develop) 50_________ very small scanners for imaging specific body parts.

In the future, functional brain mapping (help) 51_________ researchers understand how the brain works. Research is under way in a few institutions to image the ventilation dynamics of the lungs through the use of hyperpolarized helium-3 gas. The development of new, improved ways to image strokes in their earliest stages is ongoing.

Adapted from http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com

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Reading Task 1: Reading for Specific Information Suggested Time: 10 minutesInstructions: Scan the information in the table on the following page quickly to find the correct answers to these questions. Spelling must be 100% correct. Do NOT write extra information that doesn’t answer the question. Write your answers on your Answer Sheet.

52. How many institutions may be selected for the Award?

53. When is the deadline for receiving the completed nomination?

54. How much money does each winning institution get?

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http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com/lung.htm

http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com/brain.htm

http://healthguide.howstuffworks.com/brain.htm

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnetism

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Radiology

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medical_imaging


Sheikh Hamdan Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Award for the best Medical College

Rules and Regulations

Only medical colleges, institutions or medical centers from Arab countries nominated by recognized medical organizations and groups shall be considered for the Award.

Two medical institutions, colleges or centers will be selected for the Award. Nominations should include the following:

1. A letter of nomination from a nominating body in which reasons for nomination for the Award are mentioned.

2. Detailed research profile of the medical institution, college or center to include its background, services provided, important research work published and list of prominent individuals trained at the institution.

3. Contact details of the medical institutions, colleges or centers (mailing addresses, telephone number, fax number and e-mail addresses) should be mentioned.

4. Justifications for nomination (please provide evidence) showing that the nominated medical institutions, colleges or centers are outstanding and have contributed to the development of medicine & science.

5. Previous awards, honours, or recognition received.6. One hard copy and one soft copy of the whole dossier.

Nomination papers/work submitted to the Executive Office shall not be returned whether or not the nominees win the Award.

The deadline for receiving the completed nomination is 31st March, 2010. The name(s) of the two winning medical institutions, colleges or centers shall be announced in

a Press Conference held in Dubai in September 2010 and the Award shall be presented in an official ceremony to be held in Dubai during December, 2010.

The Award shall consist of: 1. A trophy carrying the winning institution's name and a certificate in the winning

institution's name containing the name of the Award. 2. A total sum of AED Nine hundred thousand (AED 900,000) to be awarded equally to 2

winning institutions from the Arab World (AED 450,000) each. The winning institutions’ representatives shall be provided with a return business class air

ticket, accommodation and visa to attend the Award Presentation Ceremony.

Adapted from http://www.hmaward.org.ae/site/award-arab.php



Reading Task 2: Reading for Comprehension Suggested time: 30 minutesInstructions: Read the passage and answer the questions on the next page.

SPACE EXPLORATION: FOR OR AGAINST?

[1] Most people plan vacations to a tourist spot nearby and sometimes they plan to spend holidays to

a faraway land. But how would it feel if we could plan a vacation to the Moon or to Mars? How

would it be to plan a holiday to some 'tourist destination' in space? Although it sounds unbelievable, it

might become a reality. This dream is on its way of turning true, if we succeed in exploring space.

Astronomers and space researchers are currently looking at ways to make this happen. Several

countries are taking part in sponsoring manned and unmanned space flights. Soon, wealthy

individuals will soon be able to spend a holiday of a life time on the Moon or some other satellite or

planet in our solar system. But is space exploration really a rosy picture? Or do some dark clouds

shadow it? Let us look at the pros (arguments for) and cons (arguments against) of space exploration.

[2] First, we will look at the pros, or in other words, the positive aspects of space exploration. Space

exploration has the potential (possibility) of discovering undiscovered facts about space. It has a

great potential of resolving mysteries that surround the outer space. It may bring about a dramatic

change to our lives. Through the exploration of space, we may find new minerals and new precious

materials that could improve life on Earth. In addition, we may end up finding new human-like

species in the outer space. Who knows; we may even find new living beings that are better developed

and better evolved than we are. Exploring space may lead us to the discovery of an all-new world. An

unexpected progress and advancement that the living beings in space might have made, may take us

by surprise. Space exploration whets (stimulates) the human appetite for adventure. There are many

people around the world who wish to take risks in life. They love adventure, they love accepting

challenges, and they love making the impossibilities possible. Space exploration satisfies this human

desire of adventure.

[3] Now, we will take a look at the cons or negative aspects of space exploration. One of the most

important cons of space exploration is the money spent in the research. The money that is spent on

space exploration should be spent to reduce poverty in the underdeveloped countries. The countries’

wealth should be used for the improvement of the poor and homeless people in society. Because

space exploration involves both astronomy and space technology, it requires a huge amount of money

to be spent on the journey to space. Some believe that the money can be diverted towards the poor.

When many cannot even meet their basic needs of life, is it right to spend so much money on space

exploration? Another drawback or disadvantage is that manned missions to space put a huge amount



of risk on the astronauts who travel to space. Besides the expenditure, or spending, of money, a travel

to space also risks – puts in danger – the human life. The human beings who travel in space have to

face harsh conditions and challenge themselves to adapt to unfriendly environment. One might say

that it is better to use unmanned (not operated by man) space missions and those using robots to

explore space. These people argue that these unmanned missions are a solution to risking the human

life. But robots mean another new technology that costs a lot of money. Even worse than the financial

cost of space exploration is the fact that we may find something in space that is lethal to life on Earth.

We may discover something that is extremely harmful for the living beings on Earth. Space

exploration may bring back to Earth some dangerous microorganisms that may exist in space. And if

they exist, the extraterrestrial beings may actually be dangerous for human life.

[4]Space exploration can mean a major advancement for mankind but it is also criticized as not

having achieved any major scientific breakthroughs. Public interest can serve as the determinant

factor in judging the suitability of space exploration. It may not be wise to overspend money on space

exploration if other basic needs are being ignored or left unfulfilled.

Adapted from http://www.buzzle.com/articles/pros-and-cons-of-space-exploration.html

Reading Questions:

Topics: Match the topics to the correct paragraphs from the text. Write the number of the correct paragraph on your Answer Sheet.

e.g The possibility of space tourism Answer Sheet: e.g. 1

55. Space exploration has not benefited science in a significant way

56. The reasons why it is important to explore space

True / False / Not Given: Write T, F, or NG on your Answer Sheet.

57. All the countries are taking part in sponsoring manned and unmanned space flights.

58. New minerals and new precious materials brought back from space might improve life on Earth.

59. Astronauts eat different types of food while in space.

60. Space travel is safe for human beings.

Short Answers: Find the answer from the reading text and write your answers on the Answer Sheet. 4 words maximum.



61. Who will soon be able to spend a holiday on the Moon?

62. What sort of human desire does space exploration satisfy?

63. According to the author of the reading passage, the countries’ wealth should be used for the improvement of what type of people in society?

64. What kind of microorganisms might be brought back from space?

Multiple Choice: Decide which of the answers best completes the idea. Write the letter of the best answer on the Answer Sheet.

65. The author’s point of view is:

a. money should be spent on people’s basic needs on Earthb. money should be spent on space exploration expendituresc. money should be spent on extraterrestrial beings discovery d. money should be spent on space tourism best destinations

66. The author DOES NOT mention:

a. The potential risks of space exploration for human beingsb. The future possibility of space tourism developmentc. Money that should be spent on people’s basic needs on Earthd. The types of houses that will be built in space

Meaning from context: Write the meaning of the word from the text.

67. Paragraph 2 line 2 potential

68. Paragraph 3 line 8 drawback

Pronouns: Write the noun that the pronoun is referring to on your Answer Sheet.

69. Paragraph 1 line 2 It

70. Paragraph 3 line 18 they



Dictionary Skill:

71. In the text, you see the word spot (paragraph 1). From the box below, choose the number of the best dictionary definition, based on the text. Put your answer (the number) on your Answer Sheet.

spot (paragraph 1)

1. [n] a short period of time when someone can speak or perform on radio or television. He was given a 30-second spot just after the news.

2. [n] a particular place, area or part. There was a nice quiet spot on the beach.

3. [v] to notice someone or something. I spotted a police car behind us.

Source: Online Longman Active Study Dictionary

Summary

72. Write the letter of the best summary on your Answer Sheet.

a. The author of the reading passage lists the main pros and cons of space exploration. According to him/her, money should be spent on people’s basic needs on Earth rather than on space exploration.

b. The author of the reading passage focuses on the positive aspects of space exploration and gives possible solutions to how the money should be divided equally among the various parties involved in space research.

c. The author of the reading passage warns of the possible dangers that human beings may face when travelling in space. Especially, he/she mentions the potential harm that can be caused by extraterrestrial beings.

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