Four individuals with distinct personality traits

 Four individuals with distinct personality traits

 

A. Oliver – The Open-Minded Explorer

Oliver thrives on discovering new perspectives and challenging his assumptions. He enjoys engaging with people from diverse backgrounds, often seeking to understand viewpoints different from his own. His curiosity makes him a natural learner, but his tendency to question everything can sometimes slow down decision-making. Oliver is happiest when he is exposed to fresh ideas and experiences.

 

B. Emily – The Emotional Connector

Emily feels deeply about everything she does, whether it’s her work, relationships, or hobbies. She is highly intuitive and often bases her decisions on her emotions rather than logic. This strong emotional intelligence allows her to empathize with others easily, but it can also make her vulnerable to stress. Emily is often the person people turn to for comfort and understanding.

 

C. Sophie – The Sociable Enthusiast

Sophie is a natural extrovert who thrives in group settings. She enjoys meeting new people and creating connections, often bringing a vibrant energy to social gatherings. Her enthusiasm and charm make her a great team player, though she can sometimes struggle to focus when working alone. Sophie excels in collaborative environments where her sociable nature is an asset.

 

D. Liam – The Idealistic Dreamer

Liam is driven by his vision of a better world. Passionate and dedicated, he often works tirelessly to promote causes he believes in. While his idealism inspires those around him, he can sometimes become frustrated when others don’t share his level of commitment. Liam values authenticity and integrity, often setting high standards for himself and others.

Review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts

 Review of Quiet: The Power of Introverts

Susan Cain’s Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can’t Stop Talking is a groundbreaking exploration of the undervalued traits of introverted individuals. Cain masterfully dismantles the pervasive "extrovert ideal" that dominates workplaces, schools, and even social settings, revealing how it often sidelines those who thrive in quieter, more introspective environments.

 

The book intertwines engaging storytelling with cutting-edge research, offering insights into the strengths of introverts and the societal changes needed to accommodate diverse personality types. Cain argues persuasively that introverts, with their capacity for deep focus and creativity, are essential to innovation and leadership. She cites historical examples, such as Rosa Parks and Albert Einstein, to underscore her points.

 

However, some readers may find the book overly focused on the struggles of introverts without equally addressing how extroverts and introverts can collaborate effectively. Nonetheless, Cain’s call for a more balanced appreciation of both personality types is compelling.

 

Quiet is a must-read for educators, managers, and anyone interested in understanding human behavior. It challenges assumptions and provides practical advice for leveraging the unique strengths of introverts in various settings. Cain’s work is a thoughtful reminder that true success is achieved not through conformity but by embracing individuality.

 

Superman: The Man of Steel

Superman: The Man of Steel

Superman, also known as Clark Kent, is one of the most famous superheroes of all time. He was created by Jerry Siegel and Joe Shuster in 1938. Superman comes from the planet Krypton, which exploded when he was just a baby. His real name is Kal-El. Before the explosion, Kal-El's parents sent him to Earth in a spaceship to save him from the destruction of his home planet.

He arrived in Smallville, Kansas, where he was adopted by Martha and Jonathan Kent. As he grew up, he discovered he had special powers. He could fly, had super strength, and could see through walls. As he became an adult, he moved to Metropolis and began working as a reporter for the Daily Planet under the name Clark Kent. Superman’s main goal is to fight for justice and protect the people of Earth from dangerous criminals and disasters. He is also known for his battle with the evil villain Lex Luthor, who constantly tries to defeat him.

Superman has been a symbol of hope and heroism for over 80 years. His mission is to make the world a better place, and he continues to inspire people all over the world with his courage and selflessness.

Profiles of Recent Graduates

 Profiles of Recent Graduates

 

A. Maria

Maria has just completed a degree in Environmental Science. She is passionate about sustainability and hopes to work for a non-profit organization that focuses on combating climate change. Maria has strong communication skills and enjoys collaborating with others to achieve common goals.

 

B. Ahmed

Ahmed recently graduated with a degree in Software Engineering. He is particularly interested in artificial intelligence and machine learning. Ahmed prefers working independently and has already developed several apps during his studies. He aims to create innovative technologies that solve real-world problems.

 

C. Sophie

Sophie holds a degree in Business Administration. She loves working with people and is aiming for a role in project management. Sophie has experience organizing events and leading teams during her university years. She is looking for a dynamic work environment that allows her to grow professionally.

 

D. Liam

Liam graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. He has a creative mind and enjoys designing visually appealing marketing materials. Liam is eager to work in the advertising industry and hopes to contribute to major marketing campaigns. He also values feedback and enjoys improving his work based on suggestions.

 

Text: Skills for the Future Job Market

 Text: Skills for the Future Job Market

 

As the job market continues to evolve, certain skills are becoming increasingly essential for future success. One of the most critical skills is adaptability, which allows workers to adjust to new technologies and work environments. Companies value employees who can quickly learn and apply new tools, especially as automation and artificial intelligence (AI) transform traditional roles.

 

In addition to adaptability, creative thinking is in high demand. Businesses need innovative solutions to complex problems, and creative employees are often the ones who can think outside the box.

 

Communication skills are also crucial. With the rise of remote work, professionals must be able to clearly convey ideas in both written and spoken formats, often across different time zones and cultures. Collaboration, too, remains a priority, as most organizations operate in team-based settings.

Finally, lifelong learning has become a necessity. The rapid pace of change means that skills can become outdated quickly, and those who continuously update their knowledge are more likely to succeed in the long term.

 

A Day in the Life of a District Nurse

 A Day in the Life of a District Nurse

Anna is a district nurse who works in a rural area. Her job involves visiting patients at home, especially those who are elderly, disabled, or recovering from surgery. Every morning, Anna reviews her list of patients and plans her visits carefully to save time.

 

One of her patients, Mr. Green, is recovering from a knee operation. Anna ensures his wound is healing properly and advises him on exercises to regain strength. Another patient, Mrs. Taylor, relies on Anna to monitor her diabetes and adjust her medication if necessary. Anna always takes time to listen to her patients’ concerns, as she believes this is an important part of her role.

 

Despite the challenges, Anna finds her work incredibly rewarding. She enjoys making a difference in people’s lives, even when her days are long and busy. In addition to medical care, Anna often provides emotional support to patients and their families, helping them cope with difficult situations.

 

 

Coasteering

Coasteering

 

Lily Carter had no idea what present she wanted for her 14^th birthday. But she’d always been keen on challenging sports, especially to do with water, like surfing and sailing. So when her parents heard about an activity called coastering – exploring rocks along the coast by climbing and swimming – they thought Lily would love it. They found a course offered at an activity centre called Porthdean, just along the coast from the family home, which was perfect. So after checking it was led by experienced instructors, they signed her up.

 Lily had seen a TV show about coasteering, and was interested in doing it, although she’d thought only adults could take part But then she discovered that on coures of Porthdean, there’d also be people her age jumping from rocks into the sea, and also exploring caves – which was never normally allowed to do, so she really wanted to go. But she still asked her dad to go along too and, although he wondered whether he’d like coasteering himself, he knew how much Lily wanted someone to accompany her, so he agreed.

Lily and her dad drove to Porthdean, where they attended a session with their instructors to learn basic safety and techniques and be given helmets and special websuits to keep the cold out. The group they joined was quite small, which meant they got lots of individual attention. Says Lily, ‘The entire trip was awesome – although the water was freezing! But our instructors encouraged the whole group so much, we were ready to try absolutely all the challenges, even stuff we hadn’t expected at all, like jumping off high cliffs! I must admit, the one I jumped off wasn’t that high, but Dad went much higher!’

 

‘Anyway, Dad and I hadn’t realsied how hard it would be physically, so we were glad we were fit,’ explains Lily. ‘Evven so, afterwards, we actually felt like we’d done loads of hard exercise in the gym! But I’ll keep the memories of that trip forever, I reckon. And the instructions are going to put a video of it onto the website, so my friends will see it. They’d never believe me otherwise!’

B1 Writing Task: Write an Article About Your Favorite Clothing Store

B1 Writing Task: Write an Article About Your Favorite Clothing Store

Imagine you are writing an article for a local magazine to share your favorite clothing store with readers. Write about 100 words describing the store and why you love it. Include:

1.- The store’s name and location – Where is it located? Is it popular in your area?

2.- Style and variety – What kind of clothing do they sell (casual, formal, sportswear, etc.)? Do they have a large selection?

3.- Quality and prices – Is the quality good? Are the prices affordable or expensive?

4.- Personal experience – Why is it your favorite store? 

5.- Recommendation – Would you recommend it to others? Why or why not?

Be sure to make your article interesting and engaging for readers.

Department Stores

 

Eight Films Showing at the Film club}

 Eight Films Showing at the Film club}

 

A.- Land

 

If you enjoy the romance of the high seas, this film is for you. Teenager Tom Dudley hides on a ship sailing to the Americas. He hopes to become rich but that’s not how things end for Tom. Although made in the 1970s with none of the special effects we expect today, this film is a fine piece of story telling.

 

B.- The Tower

This movie was in cinemas last year and it is director Blake Cole’s best film. The film is very close to the original book and the main characters are played beautifully by two unknown actors. They bring the past back to life and make you really care about them. So when they eventually marry you’ll have a tear in your eye!

 

C.- Blaze

This film may not be full of Hollywood stars but it’s full of high-speed chases, amazing computer graphics and fantastic music. In the year 4638, Jonas leaves the world he loves to look for work on a distant planet. However, he finds more than he expected. This film is based on the popular cartoon novel by Toshio Yoshida.

D.- Net Worth

Vince is a science geek who spends al his time playing computer games. So everyone is surprised when he suddenly becomes a millionaire after inventing a new game that people can play on the internet. Laugh out loud as Vince enjoys himself being the new ‘Mr Popular’ at school.

 

E.- Star Child

Sunny Jones, played by Bonny Wild, is a teenager who finds herself in the land of Zorn, under the spell of an evil queen. Although it’s not in colour, the singing and dancing and Wild’s wonderful voice bring the film to life and make it as enjoyable today as it was back in 1941, when it was made.

  

F.- Download

In director Guss Halls first film, Katie’s life is controlled by the tracks she’s listening to on her iPod. She falls in love with Toby while she’s listening to love songs but things go wrong between them when she starts listening to modern jazz! Well-known stars Hedd Gold and Jake Myers keep the laughs coming throughout the film.

 

G.- Making it

Fran is a real young pop singer who dreams of being famous in this documentary drama. The director, Bob Johansson, chose to film this movie in black and white and the final effect is wonderful. The film shows just how hrd it is to make dreams come true.

 

H.- Catch

Harry Black is a spy, at least he says he is, but then he meets and falls in love with Greta who might actually be a spy. There are some amusing, high-speed conversations in this film, so listen carefully and enjoy the action. Are they spies or not? You’ll only find out in the final scene.

Teen writers on TV hit Catch

 Teen writers on TV hit Catch

 

Dan Finelli is a normal teenager from north London, he goes to school, enjoys hanging out with his mates and only occasionally misses his classes. But Dan also happens to be a writer for the popular teen drama, Catch. The second series starts this week and the one-hour episode that Dan wrote, his very first for the show, will be on screen later in the year. This will make him one of the youngest writers of a peak-time drama over.

Catch is about the lives of a group of 16-18-year-olds in a sixth-form college. The school doesn’t really exist, but the whole show does feel very true to life. There’s an episode every week and each one concentrates on an individual member of the group and tells his or her story.

The idea for the programme came from an unusual source, a father-and-son pair of writers, Ken Thomas and his son Callum. They took their idea to a TV company and were very surprised when the company said they were keen to make it. Now, Ken and Callum are central members of the writing team but in order to build that team. Ken had to go to theatre companies, and writing groups all over London to find both writers and teens to advise on the stories.

 

One writer he approached to join the team of the second series was Lizzie Wise. She had never heard of Catch when Ken first invited her to write. But Ken thought she would be right for the show because he’d read one of her plays and thought she was a very strong writer. Lizzie is only nineteen but has lots of valuable theatre experiences. She says, ‘I’ve watched much more TV than I’ve ever watched plays, so it wasn’t difficult for me to change to TV writing. What’s most challenging on Catch is the number of scenes in which there’s hardly any talking and where the story’s told through the looks the characters give each other and their body language only. These scenes take a long time to get right but they look great on the screen.’

These scenes take a long time to get right but they look great on the screen.’

Conversation to be commpleted

Choose the correct verb forms to complete the conversation.

When I (9) get / am getting  home from school, I hate (10) start / starting my homework straightaway. I like (11) relax / relaxing for a while and (12) not do / not doing anything! What about you?

I (13) have / am having drama club after school on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I don’t mind (14) be / being so busy, but I often (15) get / am getting quite tired. So, on Tuesdays and Thursdays I enjoy (16) not do / not doing much at all. After I (17) finish / am finishing my homework, I love (18) lie / lying on the sofa listening to music.

Ice-cream farm

Part 1.- For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Ice-cream farm

 

Deep in the heart of beautiful Irish countryside (0)_C) lies_ Willow Farm café. Its proprietor is Marth Lindsay, wife of farmer Dereck who has a heard of 100 cows. It is an extremely popular (1)______ for tourists with young families because of the wonderful ice cream it sells. There are 20 regular flavours, but the number one bestseller is Willows Own, a unique vanilla-based recipe whose contents are a (2)________ guarded secret! Everyone tries it (3)________ for its rich, creamy, natural taste – one that mass-produced ice cream cannot (4)________. The café also sells teas and cakes to (5)_______ for the tastes of older customers.

The ice cream is made using only natural ingredients from the farm, including milk, eggs, and even strawberries or apples, which give each product its (6)________ flavour.

 

The café is hard to (7)_________ to, but Martha reckons this is all part of the attraction for visitors. Certainly, it is well worth the (8)_______ as the views of the surrounding countryside are stunning.

 

0

A.      sits

B.      rests

C.     lies

D.     falls

1.-

A. visit

B. objective

C. intention

D. destination

2.-

A. narrowly

B. precisely

C. closely

D. thoroughly

 

3.-

A. praises

B. compliments

C. thanks

D. congratulations

4.-

A. balance

B. match

C. compare

D. measure

 

5.-

A. supply

B. offer

C. deliver

D. cater

6.-

A. divided

B. disconnected

C. distinct

D. dissimilar

 

7.-

A. arrive

B. come

C. reach

D. get

8.-

A. effort

B. task

C. feat

D. act

The ability to use both hands

Part 2.- For questions 9-16, 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).

 

The ability to use both hands

 

If asked, most people (0) WOULD  say that most individuals are right-handed, some are left-handed and a few are ‘ambidextrous’ – they can use both hands equally well. In fact, the truth (9)________ the matter is somewhat more complicated. For one thing, the true scientific definition of ‘ambidextrous’ is (10)_________ able to write equally well with other hand, and only 1% of people fall into (11)_______ category.

 

Certainly, some people are very strongly right or left dominant when it (12)_________ to using their hands legs. But many people are (13)________ entirely individual mix, for example, someone might be a right-hander for playing tennis but a left-footer in football.

 

Of course top sportspeople sometimes try to train themselves (14)_________ be equally capable with both sides of the body. The (15)_______ can be said of people in other professions. A carpenter or mechanic who can learn to use tools with his weaker hand will find things much easier and is far (16)_______ likely to suffer from repetitive strain injuries.

Jobs in the future

Part 3.- For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Jobs in the future

In twenty years’ time, which jobs will people still be doing, and which is it (0)_REASONABLE (REASON) to assume will have gone forever? Today’s young people should give that question careful (17)________(CONSIDER) before choosing a career. Clearly there will continue to be a need for staff in (18)_________(EXIST) professions such as (19)________(POLITICS) and lawyers.

There will of course be no (20)_________(SHORT) of jobs in science and technology, particularly for individuals able to (21)__________(SPECIAL) in newer fields such as biotechnology and microbiology.

On the other hand, the already rapid (22)__________(LOSE) of jobs to robots will speed up even further, as they replace workers not only in manufacturing but also in the (23)________(CONSTRUCT) industry. And as robots learn how to stack shelves, take over at check-outs or send us our online shopping, it won’t be long before most supermarket jobs have (24)_______(APPEAR), too.

Working as a news TV producer

Part 6.- You are going to read an article in which a television news producer talks about his work. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (37-42). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Working as a TV news producer

Rob Cole has produced TV news for decades now, working on anything from international celebrities to global conflicts. He shares the benefits of this considerable experience in the industry.

Rob’s time behind the cameras has coincided with huge changes in the way news is reported – from a time when everyone bought local newspapers through the birth of 24-hour rolling news, and now the Internet. But what is the work like on a day-to-day basis?

 

Rob’s always worked in foreign news, so his focus is obviously on news from around the world. As you can imagine, there’s a lot of that. Rob comes in early, having checked his phone, social media, and listened to as many news programmes as he could. 37.-_____ Running the foreign section is like a never-ending contest – constantly trying to get his journalists’ news presented ahead of the TV station’s other sections.

 

Once you have a story it’s then a matter of making sure that wherever the journalist is, the report comes into the building – through satellite, Internet, or other routes – and it is ready to run on air on time. 38.-____ There’s nothing like getting a note from the producer at another network congratulating on a job well done. The low points, on the other hand, are much less pleasant: ‘I’ve had colleagues badly injured.’

So how can you become a news producer? Says Rob: ‘We get loads of applications. 39.-_____ Don’t be put off; people in this business admire people who don’t give up easily, for obvious reasons.’

 

You need to be keen to learn and, of course, take a real interest in current affairs. ‘You have to be obsessed with news, constantly following it. Even if you’re a creative producer, doing graphics, you still have to care about what’s going on in the world. Also, some people think about going into the media just because it sounds exciting. That would be a mistake; you have to really want to do the job. Luck’s involved too, of course. 40.-______’.

 

In some ways, Rob’s job should remain fairly constant for the next few years. ‘They will always need someone to make decisions and take responsibility for newsgathering. However, what will change is the way in which news is delivered. When I started in TV, the crew used to consist of a reporter, a producer, a camera operator, a sound person, and sometimes even a separate lighting person. 41.-____ Now there’s just the reporter and a multitasking camera operator who also edits and supplies the written material – if you’re lucky!’

 

‘Before long there will be a crew of just one,  shooting all their own material on a smartphone, then editing and voicing that material, before sending it to head office, where it ends up going straight on air. 42.-_____ Actually, this has already started to happen. The technology will just get quicker and quicker and smaller and smaller.’

 

A) You might write to just the right person at the right time.

B) Turning the device around and pressing the live app button also enables live broadcasting into the same programme.

C) They would be loaded down with equipment and some of them would be linked by cable.

D) With this information, before any stories actually come in, he then decides on the news priorities of the day.

E) In those days it was possible to start a career in news without even going to university: you went straight into training on a local paper.

F) Making sure it does so matters, especially given the friendly competition with other TV networks: ‘beating the other networks

G) I always endeavour to reply, but from my down experience too many people don’t get back to you, so it’s best to keep trying.

My university

Part 7.- You are going to read an article in which six students talk about their university. For questions 43-52, choose from the students (A-F). The students may be chosen more than once.

 

Which student…

is studying at university that was not their first choice? 43.-____

has found it easier to make friends at university than they had expected? 44.-_____

wishes they had more time to take part in social activities? 45.-_____

chose their university partly because a relative had recommended it? 46.-_____

complains about the travelling time from their accommodation to the city centre? 47.-_____

wants to continue studying at the same university after they graduate? 48.-_____

praises the approach to teaching at their present university? 49.-_____

 

decided to study at the university because of its location? 50.-_____

sought the opinions of current students before choosing a university? 51.-_____

is finding student life less expensive than they had expected? 52.-_____

 

My university

Six first-year students say what life is like at their universities.

A) Zehra Erdogan

There’s a club here for just about every sport or social activity you can think of and they’re a great way to get to know other students. I’d wondered whether I might feel lonely here with my family so far away, but I needn’t have worried. There’s a group of us who get on really well, and two are already talking about doing research here once they’ve finished their first degrees. That’s my aim too.

B) Ben Robertson

I had to take out a loan to cover my costs as a student here, but I quickly found there were all kinds of expenses I hadn’t thought of such as the cost of getting into town and back from the student village, where I live. The buses aren’t cheap and it takes ages to get there, too, but I didn’t check that when I chose the university. That’s something I could have done quite easily online, but unfortunately I didn’t. Actually, the main reason I came here was to be with my friends, who applied at the same time as I did.

C) Anika Mishra

I found it relatively easy to settle in here, just as I thought I would, really. I’d done some research on the various places offering the course I wanted to do, and what I found particularly helpful were the outline comments by people actually studying in each one. Actually, this one had always appealed to me as my aunt did a research degree here and said it was a good place to live and study, though unlike her I think I’ll move onto another university once I’ve graduated.

D) Lotte Peeters

Before I came here, people had been telling me I’d find it hard to live on my government grant, but that hasn’t really been the case because during my free time I’m nearly always in the halls of residence with the other students. There’s so much to do there that it doesn’t matter that they’re quite a long way from the university, which is right in the centre of town. In fact, I can’t do half the things I’d like to do because I’m a medical student and I’m just too busy studying to join any more societies or clubs.

 

E) Pablo Flores

Universities of different parts of the world tend to be quite similar in some ways, such as the international mix of students, the atmosphere and even the buildings, but something I like about studying here is that you spend a lot of your time in seminars with a tutor. So, nearly a year on, I’m actually quite relieved I had my application rejected by the top university on my list: if I’d gone there I would have spent all day taking notes in lectures. The only downside is that the cost of living is quite a bit higher in this country.

F) Maxim Kuznetsov

As I have family and friends living in several nearby countries, I needed to be somewhere close to an airport offering budget flights. So studying here looked ideal and though I’ve noticed prices are quite high in the city, there’s plenty to do on campus and I rarely need to go there. Actually, the only time I do that is when some of my old friends come to visit me, and on those occasions we take the train. There’s a good service into town, and I can get a discount by using my student card.

Checking your mobile phone

Part 1.- For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

 

Checking your mobile phone

How often do you check your phone? For many of us, our phone is an essential (0) D.  part  of everyday life, but apparently we are spending an increasing amount of time checking it for information without being (1)_______ of doing so.

 

Research in Helsinki shows that phone checking (2)_____ lasts less than 30 seconds so each occasion, and usually (3)_______ of opening a single application such as social media. The study also found many users check their mobiles throughout the (4)______ day, and that what they check is often (5)_____ with particular contexts. For instance, when travelling to work or college, people tend to check their email; if they are bored, they get a quick (6)______ on the latest news.

Checking this frequently can easily become a habit, which some say can (7)______ us from more important things. Others, though, believe that being able to (8)______ so much new information so quickly makes life far more interesting.

 

0.-

A) branch

B) item

C) piece

D) part

 

1.- 

A) sensitive

B) cautious

C) sensible

D) conscious

2.- 

A) virtually

B) typically

C) widely

D) suitably

3.- 

A) consists

B) composes

C) involves

D) includes

 

4.-

A) composes

B) total

C) normal

D) entire

5.- 

A) attached

B) assumed

C) associated

D) accompanied

6.- 

A) update

B) revision

C) review

D) upgrade

 

7.- 

A) disturb

B) distract

C) disrupt

D) distribute

8.- 

A) capture

B) import

C) obtain

D) seize

Waiting at the diner

Part 2.- For questions 9-16, 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).

 

Waiting at the diner

 

After fifteen minutes waiting for her order (0)__TO__ come, Sylvie began to regret her decision to stop at the diner. She’d been led to a seat at the back with a view of a small lake. At least that would pass the time pleasantly, she thought, watching the ducks and texting a message to Alan. She told him it was something of an exaggeration to call (9)_______ a lake – more like a pond, really, and the deleted the message for being far (10)________ trivial and chatty.

 

She’d come in at half past four, hoping to have a quick coffee and a cake and (11)_______ on her way again, but already the diner was starting to fill (12)________ with travelling families looking (13)______ they were settling for an early meal. The waitress looked stressed and kept her head down, so despite several attempts, Sylvie was (14)______ to make eye contact with her. (15)_________ this rate, Sylvie risked being late for her appointment with Alan, (16)________ already been on the road since the early morning.

Too many emails

Part 3.- For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Too many emails

 

Some years ago, there were (0)_PREDICTIONS (PREDICT) that email would soon be replaced as the most common means of online communication by social (17)_________(WORK) sites. Since then, however, the number of emails sent has increased (18)__________(STEADY), to the point that the volume received on a daily basis has become (19)_______(STRESSING) for many people.

For some users, the situation has become so (20)_______(BEAR) that they regularly delete all the emails they receive without even bothering to read them, which is rather (21)_________ (RISK) to say the least. A less extreme measure is to install software that sorts incoming mail into different categories. By doing this, promotions from (22)_________(COMMERCE) organisations, for instance, go into a separate folder from messages arriving from friends or emplyers. (23)_____(ABLE) us to see which emails are more important than others. Not all of us, though may be son keen to let software make such (24)_______(DECIDE) for us.

Daniel Radcliffe

 Part 5.- You are going to read an article about the actor Daniel Radcliffe, who played the role of Harry Potter in the films. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B, C, or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

 

Daniel Radcliffe

 

I first meet Daniel Radcliffe at the offices of his agent, just before he takes to the stage for an evening performance of The Cripple Of Inishmaan. He’s wearing tight jeans, no glasses, and is a super ball of energy. He is extraordinarily polite, slim, well turned out. If you’d never seen him before, you might assume he was a children’s television presenter. But at the age of just 24 he has 16 movies behind him, eight of them Harry Potter blockbusters It feels as if he’s been with us forever. The funny thing is, apart from the facial hair, he doesn’t really look any different from the schoolboy wizard who made his screen debut in 2001.

 

Yet over the past half-dozen years, it seems he has done everything he could to distinguish himself from Harry in the parts he has chosen to play. Radcliffe disagrees with this, saying ‘I pick films based on scripts and director and parts. I’m not interested in making films I’ve seen before. There’s nothing more exciting to me when I read a script than originally. That’s all it’s governed by, there’s no master plan to distance myself from Potter.’

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He says he doesn’t want to sound ungrateful. ‘I know that Potter is going to be with me for the rest of my life, so to try to stop people talking about that any more is stupid. It’s just a fact of your life, so you can’t get annoyed by it. You have to accept the fact that you were involved in this incredibly cool thing and though you might not always be happy with the work you did on it, the opportunity it has given you to make a career for yourself is amazing.’

 

Was he aware how much Harry would change his life when he was offered the part? ‘No, I knew I was signing on for the first two, that four books had come out. Warner, the film company, genuinely didn’t know at that stage if they were going to make more than one film. If it flopped, then they were certainly weren’t going to put up all that money again.’ Did he ever consider exercising his opt-out clause? ‘By the third film, I thought, if there’s a time to get out, it’s now; there’s still enough time for another actor come in and establish himself. For a while, I thought, if I do all of them, will I be able to move on to other stuff or should I start doing other stuff now? But in the end I decided I was having way too much fun. And actually there aren’t many great parts out there for teenage boys, certainly not as good as Harry Potter.’

 

 

Nowadays, of course, he is incredibly wealthy. I ask whether he sometimes worries people might socialize with him purely because of that. He laughs, and says people are going to be sadly disappointed if they befriend him for his lavish spending. ‘Anyone who is my friend knows that I don’t spend money. So they can hang around with me as much as they like and they still aren’t going to get anything. Haha!’ But, he says, he has never had a problem with working out who to trust.

‘I’m a fairly good judge of character, and I have a small but very close circle of friends, I’m not looking to recruit new friends, though I’m actually very open with people. I had a similar conversation with myself when I was about 17 the first time somebody had really betrayed that trust, and I said to myself you have two options: you either become totally insular and shut down and not let anybody into your life ever, or you can continue to be open and amiable when you meet people, and trusting, and occasionally get hurt. And I do think that is the best way.’

31.- What do we learn about Daniel in the first paragraph?

A) He is now working in TV programmes for children.

B) His appearance has changed considerably since his childhood.

C) He is currently acting in the theatre.

D) He is amused by the way he looked in his early films.

 

32.- What does Daniel say about his current work?

A) He likes to make changes to the film scripts he is given.

B) He sometimes has to accept roles he would rather reject.

C) He finds it difficult to play foles that are not Harry.

D) He denies he chooses roles as unlike Harry as possible.

 

33.- What does Daniel appear to be criticising in the third paragraph?

A) Some of his actig in the Harry Potter films.

B) The overall quality of the Harry Potter films.

C) The effect of playing Harry Potter on his career.

D) Attempts to talk to him about Harry Potter.

 

34.- When Daniel was first asked to play Harry Potter…

A) he thought the first film would be made on a low budget.

B) he thought that only two Harry Potter books would be published.

C) he had no idea how many films in the series there would be.

D) he only wanted to be in the first film in the series.

35.- Why did Daniel eventually decide to be in every film?

A) He thought nobody else could play the role of Harry

B) He was enjoying making the films so much.

C) He never considered doing any other kind of work.

D) He knew it would eventually lead to different roles.

 

36.- How does Daniel feel about friendship?

A) He believes he knows how to choose friends well.

B) He would like to have more friends than he has now.

C) He finds it difficult to trust people these days.

D) He likes to be generous to those he is close to.