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Expert Proficiency Testmaster Module 4 VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR 1 For questions 1–7, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. THE DIGITAL WORLD It seems that a large percentage of today’s population is addicted (1) _____ all forms of digital media and no one seems free of the (2) _____ phone that buzzes, rings or sings to its owners incessantly. Many people no longer trust their own (3) _____ memories and commit every detail of their lives to some digital device or other and are completely lost without it. Generally (4) _____ , it is the younger generation who are so addicted, but more and more people seem to be having their way of life (5) _____ by the digital world. People ‘tweet’ the most mundane of matters as well as the most interesting – in their world, having a cup of coffee is as exciting as climbing Mount Everest! There is a grave danger that people are allowing technology to take (6) _____ over everything else in their lives. And in educational circles, (7) _____ is growing over the influence of social media, which seems to be adversely affecting students’ progress in some cases. 1

A on

B by

C with

D to

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A networking

B permeating

C nagging

D exposing

3

A fallible

B unassailable

C visual

D uncontrollable

4

A saying

B speaking

C talking

D commenting

5

A put down

B censored

C broken down

D eroded

6

A precedence

B collaboration

C reinforcement

D consideration

7

A risk

B concern

C regard

D threat /7

2 For questions 1–8, read the text below and think of the word that best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. FINDING MY NEW JOB On hearing that I was looking for a new job, my friend, Felix, said that I (1) __________ to use the networking sites I’m on and that I needed to (2) __________ my online profile (3) __________ delay as it did not contain recent information. Apparently more and more employers are using social media as part of their recruitment plans so it’s important to utilise these sites effectively. In (4) __________ , my profile picture needed to be more professional looking and my work experience, skills and qualifications needed refreshing. It does seem that two (5) __________ are better than one! When I looked at my sites with a critical eye, I realised how unprofessional they would appear to potential employers. With (6) __________ to my photo, I have always used one I’ve taken on my phone, but I can now see that it doesn’t make me look very employable! If it had been (7) __________ to me I wouldn’t have changed anything on my site, but thanks (8) __________ Felix, I did, and I ended up with the most fantastic job. /8

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3 For questions 1–9, 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 space in the same line. Social networking is here to stay and (1) __________ between people all over the

ACT

world has never been easier. We can share our lives with our network friends who can help us solve problems or offer advice. Although these sites can act as a kind of group therapy session with people who seem to care and who will listen, there is little or no (2) __________ , so cyber-bullying is a growing problem. Perhaps there need to be more (3) __________ on what people are allowed to say. Nevertheless, social

CENSOR

CONSTRAIN

networking sites can be a great way to find people with shared interests and they can also be very (4) __________ if used wisely. For many people, it offers them a feeling

INFORM

of (5) __________ from the real world. Furthermore it gives them a chance to

ESCAPE

chat about anything and everything, often quite (6) __________ , without fear of being rejected by others. Whatever the drivers, it has become a (7) __________ activity for many, so it is hardly surprising that some people feel a sense of (8) __________ if

MEAN COMPEL CONNECT

they are unable to get online for any period of time. And when they do get back online after a few hours of downtime, there is an (9) __________ feeling of relief at being a part MISTAKE of the world once more. /9

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4 For questions 1–6, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between three and eight words, including the word given. 1

It wasn’t possible for you to look at every university website because you didn’t have the time. HAVE You ___________________________ because you didn’t have the time.

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You are in charge of the IT system and problems must be resolved immediately. ONUS The __________________________ the IT problems immediately.

3

You can’t leave work early today as you have promised to complete the project by the end of the day. OBLIGATION You ___________________________ finish the project by the end of the day.

4

You should buy a new laptop because yours is so old. OFF You ___________________________ a new laptop because yours is so old.

5

It was not possible for him to use the Internet at home because it wasn’t working. HAVE He ___________________________ because it wasn’t working.

6

I don’t think uploading that photo of your boss was a good idea. UPLOADED You ___________________________ that photo of your boss. /6

WRITING 5 Your tutor has asked you to write a report on the positive and negative aspects of the large amounts of information now available thanks to the digital revolution. You must consider its effects on individuals’ lives as well as businesses. Make recommendations for dealing effectively with large amounts of information in both personal and business lives. Write your report in 280–320 words. /10 TOTAL /40

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