Mock Use of English and Reading 1

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).

Whale watching

Whale watching as an organised activity (0) ... back to 1950 when the Cabrillo National Monument in San Diet was 1 B destinedA dedicatedD deniedC declared a public spot for the observation of Gray Whales.

In 1955 the first water-based whale watching com-menced in the same area, and customers were charged $1 per trip to view the whales at closer quarters. The spectacle 2 B provedD demonstratedC assuredA showed popular, attracting 10,000 visitors in its first year and many more in subsequent years. The industry spreat throughout the western coast of the United States over the following decade.

In the late 1970s the industry mushroomed in size 3 A gratitudeC resultingD throughB thanks to operations in New England. By 1985 more visitors watched whales from New England than California.

The rapid growth in this area has been 4 C anticipatedD attributedA assignedB assuaged to the rela-tively dense population of Humpback Whales, whose acrobatic behaviour, such as breaching (jumping out of the water) and tail-slapping, was an obvious crowd-pleaser,

and the close proximity of whale populations to the large cities on the east 5 A coastB frontierD beachC boundary of the US. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s whale watching spread throughout the world.

In 1998 Erich Hoyt 6 B leftA madeD wentC carried out the largest systematic study of whale watching yet undertaken and concluded that whale watching trips were available it 87 countries around the world,

with over 9 million participants generating a(n) 7 B incomeA receiptD billB incomeC means to whale watcher opera-tors and supporting infrastructure of over one billion dollars. His estimate for 2020 was for 11.3m participants spending $1.475bn. representing a free-fold increase over the decades.

Whale watching is of particular importance to developing countries as coastal communities start to profit directly from the whales presence. significantly 8 D gainingC addingB participatingA supplyingC adding to popular support for the full protection of these animals from any resumption of commercial whaling.

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) . Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS.

Oberon

The name Oberon got (0) literary start in the first half of the 13th century from the fairy dwarf Oberon 9 helps the hero in the chanson de gene. titled "Les Prouesses et fain du noble Huon de Bordeaux".

When Huon, son of Seguin count of Bordeaux. passed 10 the forest where he(Oberon) lives, he was warned against Oberon by a hermit, but his sense of courtesy had him answer Oberon's greetings,

and 11 gain Oberon's aid

in his quest: 12 killed Chariot, the Emperor's son, in self-defense, Huon must visit the court of the amir of Babylon and perform various feats to win a par-don,

and only with Oberon's aid 13 he succeed. The real Seguin was Count of Bordeaux under Louis the Pious in 839,

and died fighting against the Normans In 845. Charles rEnfant, a son of Charles the Bald, died in 866 14 wounds inflicted by a certain Aubouin in the circumstances of an ambush similar to that carried out by Chariot in the story.

Thus Oberon appears in a 13th centu ry French courtly fantasy that is based 15 a shred of 9th century fact.

He is given some Celtic trappings, 16 as a magical cup that is ever-full for the virtuous: 'The magic cup supplied their evening meal; for such was its virtue that it afforded not only wine, but more solid fare when desired".

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). Write your answarc IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

PROTECTION

Smoking bans The major rationale cited for smoking bans is the (0) ... (PROTECT) of workers, in particular, from the harmful effects of secondhand smoke, which include an increased risk of heart disease, cancer, emphysema and other chronic and acute diseases. Laws implementing bans on indoor smoking have been introduced by many countries in 17 (VARY) forms over the years,

with legislators citing scientific evidence that shows tobacco smoking is often 18 (HARM) to the smokers themselves and to those inhaling second-hand smoke. Such laws may reduce health care costs in the short term but do not account for the increased health care cost of an ever ageing population.

However, consequent improvements in worker productivity and lower overall labour costs make the smoke-free" community more19 (ATTRACT) for bringing new jobs into the area and keeping current jobs and employers there.

In Indiana, USA, for example, the state's economic development agency wrote into its plan for 20 (ACCELERATE) of economic growth that it encourages cities and towns to adopt local smoke-free workplace laws as a means of promoting job growth in cormurities,

21 (ADD) rationales for smoking restrictions include: reduced risk of fire in

areas with 22 (EXPLODE) hazards

or where 23 (FLAME) materials are handled and cleanliness in places where food or pharmaceuticals, semiconductors or precision instruments and machinery are produced.

Also, the cancellation of many previously 24 (ENJOY), events due to rising insurance costs.

Part 4

For questions 25-30, 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. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS

25 More than fifty guests came to the party. (SHOWED)
More than fifty guests the party.

26 I'd help you, but I have very little free time on my hands. (HARDLY)
I'd help you, but I free time on my hands.

27 He's still planning on attending as far as I know. (KNOWLEDGE)
To , he is still planning on attending.

28 It's no use trying to convince h r to go. (POINT)
There's to convince her to go.

29 Women outnumber men by two to one on the art course. (TWICE)
There men on the art course.

30 I can't promise that you will get the job. (GUARANTEE)
There will get the job.

Part 6

You are going to read four reviews of a ballet. For questions 37-40, choose from reviews A-D. The reviews may be chosen more than once.

Romeo and Juliet

Four critics comment on the ballet production

Which reviewer

like reviewer A, remains unconvinced of the dancers' portrayal of the passion between Romeo and Juliet? 37

like reviewer C, had eagerly anticipated Osipova's performance, only to be disappointed in some way? 38

disagrees with the other three reviewers, in finding Osipova's performance faultless? 39

compares and contrasts this rendering with past performances of Romeo and Juliet? 40

Part 7

You are going to read an extract from a novel. Choose from the paragraphs A-G the one which fits each gap (41-46). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.

Excursion vehicle 15

Ten years old, he moved with his father across the curved polished floor of the freight bay, their booted feet squeaking on the high-gloss surface; the two of them suspended above their own dark reflections; a man and a boy forever walking up what looked to the eye like an ever steepening hill, but which always felt per-fectly level. 'We're going outside, aren't we," Sky said. Titus looked down at his son. "Why do you assume that?" "You wouldn't have brought me here otherwise."

41

After what seemed like days, the adults had made the main lights come on again. He noticed the air-circulators began to work again. All that time, his father told him later, they had been breathing unrecirculated air; slowly turning staler and staler as the hundred and fifty waking humans dumped more and more carbon dioxide back into their atmosphere. It soon would have started caus-ing serious problems. but the air became fresher and the ship slowly warmed back up until it was possible to move along the corridors without shivering. The food improved, but Sky had hardly noticed that they had been eating emergency rations during the black-out.

42

Now however in a mood of eager forgiveness he pushed such thoughts from his mind; awed by the sheer size of the freight bay and the prospect of what lay ahead. What made the place seem all the larger was the fact that the two of them were quite alone. The rest of the chamber was suggested rather than clearly seer( its dimensions only hinted at by the dark.

43

Titus halted near one of the small shuttles. "Yes," he said, 'we're going outside. I think it's time you saw things the way they really are." "What things?" But by way of answer Titus only elevated the cuff of hi uniform and spoke quietly into his bracelet. 'Enable excursion vehicle 15."

44

Sky hopped into the spacecraft, feeling the floor vibrat-ing beneath his feet. The taxi was considerably more cramped inside than it had appeared it would be - the hull thickly plated and armoured and he had to duck to reach his seat, brushing his head against a gristle-like tangle of internal pipework. He fiddled with the blue-steel buckle until he had it tight across his chest. In front of him was a cool turquoise green display con-stantly changing numbers and intricate diagrams.

45

'Word of advice, Sky. Never trust these damned things to tell you that they're safe. Make sure for yourself."
"You don't trust machines to tell you?"

46

'What happened to change your mind?" "You'll see, shortly

Part 8

You are going to read some articles written by different football players. For questions 47 - 56, choose from the articles (A-E). The articles may be chosen more than once.

Football players

Which footballer
started playing the sport only because his/her parents insisted? 47

didn't surprise people with his/her talent? 48

got injured frequently? 49

was involved in many activities? 50

is grateful for the attention? 51

didn't enjoy a major victory? 52

decided against fame and glory? 53

demonstrated leadership off the field? 54

doesn't deny a lack of talent? 55

was a member of a brand new team? 56