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Question 1 of 19

1. Question

READING PASSAGE 1 : QUESTIONS 1 – 13

Questions 1-7

Reading Passage 1 has seven sections, A-G.

Which paragraph contains the following information?

Write the appropriate letter, A-G, in boxes 1-7 below.

1 the idea that crystalline salts may not disintegrate solid rock as easily as other substances BLANK 1 of 7 2 the fact that daily temperature changes cause rocks to weather may not be as important as supposed BLANK 2 of 7 3 the regions where weathering creates a thick layer of earth that water cannot penetrate easily BLANK 3 of 7 4 the fact that weathering not only breaks down rocks, but also shapes the landscape BLANK 4 of 7 5 the idea of using impenetrable layers of earth to measure chronology BLANK 5 of 7 6 the two different kinds of weathering in rocks BLANK 6 of 7 7 the possibility of using the colour of the shiny surface on rocks to measure chronologyBLANK 7 of 7
1 the idea that crystalline salts may not disintegrate solid rock as easily as other substances Fill in the blank 1 of 7

2 the fact that daily temperature changes cause rocks to weather may not be as important as supposed Fill in the blank 2 of 7

3 the regions where weathering creates a thick layer of earth that water cannot penetrate easily Fill in the blank 3 of 7

4 the fact that weathering not only breaks down rocks, but also shapes the landscape Fill in the blank 4 of 7

5 the idea of using impenetrable layers of earth to measure chronology Fill in the blank 5 of 7

6 the two different kinds of weathering in rocks Fill in the blank 6 of 7

7 the possibility of using the colour of the shiny surface on rocks to measure chronologyFill in the blank 7 of 7
Question 2 of 19

2. Question

Questions 8 – 13

Choose TRUE if the statement agrees with the information given in the text, choose FALSE if the statement contradicts the information, or choose NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.

8 Desert rocks can become weathered when there is a chemical reaction within the rock.

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Question 3 of 19

3. Question

9 The parts of Egyptian monuments exposed to sunlight were found to be affected by the weather more than those below the ground.

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Question 4 of 19

4. Question

10 Granite which has been subjected to huge temperature swings tends not to exhibit any signs of disintegration as a result.

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Question 5 of 19

5. Question

11 It is estimated that patina originated between 2,000 and 5,000 years ago.

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Question 6 of 19

6. Question

12 Because of surface crusts, water from torrential rains cannot be fully absorbed into the ground and as a result causes run offs in arid regions.

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Question 7 of 19

7. Question

13 Duricrust layering is no longer used as an indicator of time because of the confusion with similar crusts.

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Question 9 of 19

9. Question

Questions 21—23

Choose the correct letter, A, B, C or D.

21 Video-conferencing was not common initially because of

A. the cost and poor image quality.
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B. poor advertising and marketing.
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C. the lack of skilled technicians.
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D. constant electronic failures.
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Question 10 of 19

10. Question

22 Video-conferencing became more practical on personal computer once

A. the internet became more widespread.
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B. the picture quality became perfect.
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C. the software became free for general public.
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D. video compression technology worked better.
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Question 11 of 19

11. Question

23 Video-conferencing has been attacked for

A. several problems that cannot be solved.
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B. the lack of large TV screens.
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C. there not being direct eye contact
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D. the failure of new digital technology.
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Question 12 of 19

12. Question

Questions 24-26

Which THREE of the following statements are true of video-conferencing?

A. It is cost-effective for businesses to use.
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B. Operating VC equipment is not complicated.
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C. It will solve many problems in the classroom.
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D. More people now have the necessary skills to use video-conferencing.
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E. Modern equipment rarely breaks down.
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F. People in the remote areas can have expertise taken to them.
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Question 13 of 19

13. Question

READING PASSAGE 3 : QUESTIONS 27 – 40

Questions 27 – 32

Choose YES if the statement agrees with the views of the writer in the text, choose FALSE if the statement contradicts the views of the writer, or choose NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this.

27 Underemployment is a temporary misalignment from normal economic processes.

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Question 14 of 19

14. Question

28 Steady permanent work practices characterize underemployment.

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Question 15 of 19

15. Question

29 Experts do not agree on fundamental points of the employment problems.

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Question 16 of 19

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30 Most scholars think solutions lie in emphasizing information-based employment.

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Question 17 of 19

17. Question

31 Almost all academics in this field are concerned with options for the future.

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Question 18 of 19

18. Question

32 There will need to be drastic changes to the world economy to fix the problem.

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Question 19 of 19

19. Question

Questions 33-40

Look at the following statements (Questions 33-40) and the list of people in the box below.

Match each statement with the correct person A-D.

Write the appropriate letter A-D in boxes 33-40.

NB You may use any letter more than once.

A Gorz B Beck C Rifkin D Uluorta

33 Work involves more than just those activities taking place in the employment market. BLANK 1 of 8 34 Today jobs are being lost but there is no social capacity to make new ones. BLANK 2 of 8 35 The instabilities beneath current employment practices need to be removed. BLANK 3 of 8 36 Social cohesion and individual expression work in harmony. BLANK 4 of 8 37 ‘New’ ways of creating work are already in existence, but not formally recognized. BLANK 5 of 8 38 Job creation is unnecessary if existing work is shared out in better ways. BLANK 6 of 8 39 Employment problems can be alleviated with cross-border co-operation. BLANK 7 of 8 40 Changes in production methods sometimes cut down the demand for labor. BLANK 8 of 8
33 Work involves more than just those activities taking place in the employment market. Fill in the blank 1 of 8

34 Today jobs are being lost but there is no social capacity to make new ones. Fill in the blank 2 of 8

35 The instabilities beneath current employment practices need to be removed. Fill in the blank 3 of 8

36 Social cohesion and individual expression work in harmony. Fill in the blank 4 of 8

37 ‘New’ ways of creating work are already in existence, but not formally recognized. Fill in the blank 5 of 8

38 Job creation is unnecessary if existing work is shared out in better ways. Fill in the blank 6 of 8

39 Employment problems can be alleviated with cross-border co-operation. Fill in the blank 7 of 8

40 Changes in production methods sometimes cut down the demand for labor. Fill in the blank 8 of 8

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READING PASSAGE 1 : QUESTIONS 1 – 13

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