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ASSORTED TEST 024

SECTION ONE: LISTENING (50 POINTS)

Part 1: For question 1-5, listen to the recording and decide whether the following statements are

true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided. (10 points)

1. Although diversity is being dealt with, it is still an important concern for employers.

2. A growing number of people are suing employers because they feel discriminated against because of

their age.

3. Insurance to cover discrimination claims is an enormous cost for companies.

4. Security firms sometimes discriminate against people because of their age.

5. Employers cannot discriminate against job applicants who have been convicted of any crime.

Your answers:

1. T 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T

Part 2: For question 6-10, you will hear a student called Mara Barnes giving a presentation about

the language of the Piraha people who live in the Amazon basin. Answer the following questions

with NO MORE THAN FIVE WORDS. Write your answers in the space provided. (10 points)

6.According to Mara, why isn’t the language of the Piraha under imminent threat?

…because its speakers are monolingual

7. According to Professor Everrett, what idea does the Piraha language have no words for?

… conveying basic ideas like colour

8. What part of speech of the Piraha language is thought to have originated in another local language?

a set of personal pronouns

9. According to Mara, what does the Piraha language sound like?

………………………………………………………………………………………………

10. What expression does Mara use to describe her attitude towards Professor Everett’s theory of

language?

a compelling argument

Part 3: For questions 11–15, you will hear two sports commentators called on the subject of gyms.

Choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in

the corresponding boxes provided. (10 points)

11. What do Rob and Heidi think about government proposals regarding the problem of obesity?

A. They over-emphasise the role of dietary factors.

B.They represent a radical solution that must be worth trying.

C.They over-estimate the extent to which the fitness industry can help.

D.They are attempting to accommodate too many varied perspectives.

12. Heidi agrees with the suggestion that regular gym attendance

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A. can discourage people from keeping fit in other ways.

B. may lead to obsessive behaviour in some cases.

C. generally forms the basis of a healthy lifestyle.

D. could be harder to keep up in rural areas.

13. When asked about motivation, Rob suggests that many gym clients lose interest

A. if they don’t get good value for money.

B. if they don’t find it enjoyable on a social level.

C. if they don’t make it part of a wider fitness regime.

D. if they don’t perceive real gains in personal fitness.

14. What does Heidi suggest about membership levels in gyms?

A. The best ones restrict access at peak times.

B. Most recruit more people than they can cope with.

C. It is impossible to predict demand with any accuracy.

D. Over-recruitment can be counter-productive in the long run.

15. Rob thinks the key to successful gym marketing lies in

A. remaining true to the core values of fitness and strength.

B. appealing to a wide cross-section of the population.

C. joining forces with providers of related activities.

D. specialising in the needs of certain key groups.

Your answers:

11. D 12. C 13. C 14.D 15B. Part 4: For questions 16 – 25, listen to a piece of news about the US politics and complete the

following summary and complete the summary using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR

NUMBER for each gap. Write your answers in the space provided. (20 points)

Elijah Cummings, a member of the Democratic Party in the US, wants to make clear why Jared Kushner

and Michael Flynn have (1) ……security clearance……………….. even though they are still in touch

with Russian officials. In the US, as the law stands, if someone is being investigated allegations …