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Listen to a talk about urbanisation and decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F).
1. The talk is about the effects of and solutions for urbanisation. A. True B. False
2. The most important reason for urbanisation is economic expansion. A. True B. False
3. People get better jobs and healthcare in big cities. A. True B. False
4. The most serious environmental effect to people in cities is noise pollution. A. True B. False
5. The speaker will probably talk about the future of urbanisation in the next part. A. True B. False
Listen to a talk show and mark the letter A, B, or C to indicate the correct answer to each of the following questions.
6. What is the talk show mainly about? A. The functions of culture.
B. The impact of culture on individuals.
C. The importance of cultural diversity.
D. How people follow their own culture.
7. What happens when people are exposed to a different culture?
A. They experience cultural enrichment.
B. They may experience culture shock and become disoriented.
C. They develop a deeper understanding of their own culture.
D. They become more tolerant of differences.
8. What is mentioned as the main reason for discrimination? A. Immersing in a culture. B. Making judgement. C. Repairing a lens.
D. Contacting a different culture.
9. Before we can learn from people from other cultures, we need to __________. A. have different attitudes B. understand one another C. form individual prejudices D. encourage cooperation
10. According to Mrs. Samathan, how does cultural diversity make a country more fascinating?
A. It introduces new cuisines and entertainment options.
B. It encourages the sharing of different languages and ways of thinking.
C. It fosters a sense of unity and community among people.
D. It increases the diversity of the population.
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
How many of us will have our jobs taken over by robots? A 2018 British Academy
and Royal Society report found that around 1/3 of UK jobs are highly automatable, meaning
they could soon be (11) _________ of being replaced by robots. Manufacturing (12)
_________ the brunt of this development; fast food preparation, admin and accountancy
jobs are next in line, according to the report, while (13) _________ vehicles will eventually
take over the role of human drivers.
Dr. Luke Martinelli, (14) _________ policy researcher at the University of Bath, says
that looking back at history indicates we aren't expected to lose all of our jobs. This scenario
was already forecast in the 19th century and reiterated in the 1930s, (15) _________ happen.
"So there's a view that humans will always have work - we'll just do different things," says
Martinelli, suggesting jobs that require imagination and interpersonal skills, faculties unique
to human beings, will be safe. But many worry that robots will eventually outsmart us and
be able to do just anything. On the creative front, (16) _________, Al-powered software is
already churning out paintings, sculptures, music and even film trailers that are
indistinguishable from human art.
(Adapted from https://www.sciencefocus.com/future-technology/what-if-robots-took-our- jobs) 11. A. of danger B. in possibility C. at risk D. to opportunity 12. A. has taken B. took C. was taking D. are taking 13. A. automated B. automatic C. self-driving D. self-driven 14. A. the B. a C. an D. ∅ 15. A. for it didn't B. yet it didn't C. so it didn't D. nor did it 16. A. as a result B. for example
C. on the other hand D. in addition
Read the following passage and mark the letter A, B, C, or D to indicate the correct word
or phrase that best fits each of the numbered blanks.
Taylor Swift is a household name, a global phenomenon, and an icon of our time. (17)
__________, Taylor Alison Swift has grown from a young, aspiring country singer into one
of the most influential figures in the music industry. With her charismatic mix of talent,
relatability, and authenticity, Swift has left an indelible mark on the world of music and popular culture.
Taylor Swift grew up on a Christmas tree farm. (18) ________. At just 14 years old,
Swift made the first move by relocating to Nashville, Tennessee, the heart of country music,
to pursue her musical career. In 2006, she released her self-titled debut album, (19)
____________. The album's success marked the beginning of a remarkable journey, and it
earned her widespread recognition as a rising star in the country music scene.
Swift's musical evolution continued with her 2008 album, "Fearless," which won her
four Grammy Awards. (20) ___________. Over the next few years, she released several
albums that further cemented her reputation in the world of pop music. "Speak Now,"
"Red," "1989," and "Reputation" showcased her growth as an artist, as she experimented
with different musical styles and themes. "1989," in particular, was a game-changer for
Swift. It saw her fully embrace pop music, (21) __________.
Beyond her music, Taylor Swift has leveraged her fame and influence to advocate for
various social and political causes. In recent years, she has become a prominent voice for
feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and voter engagement.
(Adapted from https://www.coursesidekick.com/arts-humanities/3910842) 17.
A. She was born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania
B. Giving birth on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania
C. Born on December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania
D. On December 13, 1989, in Reading, Pennsylvania, she was born 18.
A. Her parents took notice of her natural passion for music early on and nurtured her dreams of becoming a musician
B. She found out her natural passion for music early on and nurtured her parents’ dreams of becoming a musician
C. Taking notice of her natural passion for music early on, so her parents nurtured their dreams of becoming a musician
D. Although her parents recognized of her natural passion for music early on, they nurtured
her dreams of becoming a musician 19.
A. acquainting the world with her signature style of confessional songwriting and country- inflected melodies
B. which acquainted the world with her signature style of confessional songwriting and country-inflected melodies
C. so it acquainted the world with her signature style of confessional songwriting and country-inflected melodies
D. and her signature style of confessional songwriting and country-inflected melodies became famous worldwide. 20.
A. With this album, it was such a turning point that she began to cross over into the pop genre
B. She began to cross over into the pop genre with this album, which is a turning point for her
C. And this album was a turning point for her to cross over into the pop genre
D. This album was also a turning point for her as she began to cross over into the pop genre. 21.
A. and the album's success was a tangible proof that her talent and songwriting prowess transcended genre boundaries
B. the album was so successful that it proved tangibly her talent and songwriting prowess transcended genre boundaries
C. but showed her talent and songwriting prowess transcended genre boundaries successfully