Mock Exam 2 T2 2021: Student Name: Class
Mock Exam 2 T2 2021: Student Name: Class
Mock Exam 2 T2 2021: Student Name: Class
Student Name:
Class:
Important Note
• Students should complete the exam according to the timing for each section.
• It is preferable that the students type the writing component of the exam.
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12. ______ you do your homework, you can go out to play football.
A As long as
B As long so
C So soon as
D At long as
that the
This
brother
Neither
Not first.
Why
32. Not only ______ in fluent English, but I also speak Greek and French.
A I do speak
B don’t I speak
C I don’t speak
D do I speak
35. You didn’t do the work but at least you ______ me.
A could have told
B could have tell
C can have told
D could told
The mobile
Britain.
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42. Can you give me the ______ to the Ministry of Education page, please?
A link
B web
C online
D backspace
44. We’ll go first and save you a ______. It’s going to be busy.
A pace
B plate
C place
D palace
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47. Forests are filled with amazing ______, like wolves and bears.
A creatures
B features
C pictures
D structures
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53. You have made ______ mess already. Please stop it!
A a lot
B enough
C many
D lot of
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61. I’ll have a short rest ______ all this hard work I’ve done.
A as
B due
C after
D because
62. Maths is my ______ favourite subject at school. I’m not good with numbers.
A less
B more
C most
D least
65. He never gives ______ answers. He always avoids telling the truth.
A late
B rate
C state
D straight
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72. Etihad Rail ______ claim that Abu Dhabi to Dubai will take just 30 minutes by
train.
A well
B truly
C highly
D precisely
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76. ______ lucky student will get the scholarship to the University of Cambridge.
A Any
B Many
C None
D Some
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that follow. Photography and filming is permitted in all Museum exhibition areas, except
for the Archaic Acropolis Gallery. No use of flash or any portable equipment
The Acropolis Museum such as tripod and lighting kit is allowed inside the Museum. The publication
Location of the material in print and electronic media is not allowed.
The Acropolis Museum is located in the historical area of Makriyianni, Museum Guide
southeast of the Rock of the Acropolis, on Dionysiou Areopagitou Street,
Athens. It is only 300 metres from the Acropolis and approximately two Covering more than 300 exhibits and with the help of images, templates,
kilometres from Syntagma Square, the main square of the city of Athens. drawings and reconstructions, the Acropolis Museum Official Guide provides
The Museum entrance is located at the beginning of the pedestrian walkway a colourful introduction to the richness and diversity of its unique collections
of Dionysiou Areopagitou Street, which constitutes the central route for the and is a perfect companion for visitors who wish to get acquainted with the
unified network of the city’s archaeological sites. The Acropolis metro station Museum’s highlights. It is available for purchase in the Museum Shops
is on the east side of the Museum site. in Greek, English, French, German and Spanish. A Short Guide is also
available for purchase in the Museum Shops in Greek, English, French,
Baggage Control and Cloakroom German and Spanish. This Guide can be found in Braille,
Upon arrival at the Museum, visitors go through an x-ray baggage control Greek and English, for loan at the Museum’s Information Desk.
system. To avoid delays, visitors are asked to avoid carrying large bags and
Opening Hours – Exhibition Areas
luggage into the Museum. The cloakroom is located on the ground floor of
the Museum, where all backpacks and packages must be deposited. To Winter season hours (1 November - 31 March)
avoid lengthy delays in queues, such items should not be brought into the Monday – Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (last admission: 4:30 p.m.)
Museum. The Museum holds no responsibility for valuables or fragile items Friday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (last admission: 9:30 p.m.)
deposited in the cloakroom. Saturday – Sunday 9:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (last admission: 7:30 p.m.)
Pets
Summer season hours (1 April - 31 October)
Pets are not allowed inside the Museum. Guide and assistance dogs Monday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. (last admission: 3:30 p.m.)
accompanying individuals with disabilities are welcome. Tuesday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. (last admission: 7:30 p.m.)
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. (last admission: 9:30 p.m.)
Wi-Fi and Mobile Phones
The Museum provides free wifi internet access. The use of mobile phones
is only permitted in the Museum lobby, restaurant and cafe areas.
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83. You are advised ______ when you visit the museum.
A to go to the ground floor
B not to bring any backpacks and packages
C avoid long queues
D to bring fragile items with you
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88. If you wish to visit the Museum in December on a Friday, the opening hours are
from ______.
A 9:00 in the morning until 10:00 in the evening
B 9:00 in the morning until 5:00 in the evening
C 9:00 in the morning until 8:00 in the evening
D 8:00 in the morning until 10:00 in the evening
89. On Monday 10th May, you cannot visit the museum later than ______.
A 3.30pm
B 4.30pm
C 7.30pm
D 9.30pm
Text adapted from: ‘Acropolis Museum’ (2020). theacropolismuseum.gr [online]. [viewed 12/12/2020].
Available from: https://www.theacropolismuseum.gr/en/plan-your-visit#info_section
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2021 will be the most significant year yet for combating climate change. Two recent
developments have made this possible.
First, while scientists warn the world that the worst impacts of climate change will soon
be felt if we do not reduce emissions dramatically, these impacts can already be seen.
From the historic and deadly wildfires in Australia and California, to severe flooding
around the world, there is no denying that climate change is already disrupting our
daily lives. At the same time, support for climate action has never been stronger as
society is ever more unified against the threat of climate change.
Second, we are seeing promising technologies which will bring carbon-free energy
within reach. Not long ago it was very hard to imagine a constant carbon-free electricity
supply as the wind does not always blow and there is no sun at night. However, better
energy storage and the reduction of costs associated with wind and solar power, have
made the world more optimistic. Compared to ten years ago, it costs 70% less to
produce wind power and this reduction is even higher, 89%, when it comes to the
production of solar power.
Technology is helping cities reduce their carbon emissions. This is a critical step
forward as cities contribute over 70% of the world’s greenhouse-gas emissions.
Technology is also helping communities adapt to the effects of climate change that
are already apparent. Scientists, for example, are in a position to use satellite data to
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map wild-fires in real time and better predict how they might spread. In India, flood
forecasting models use AI to predict when floods will hit and how deep the waters will
get, helping save lives.
There is no doubt that global frameworks to ensure we are working towards the same
goals. This is possible as we have seen this kind of collaboration during the pandemic.
The private sector and governments have worked together to deliver personal
protective equipment, medical devices and contacting apps needed to fight the virus.
This strong partnership will be just as critical in fighting climate change.
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95. Predicting wind power with the use of AI will ______ of renewable energy.
A increase the value and utilization
B decrease the utilization and adoption
C decrease the value or adoption
D either increase the value or utilization
Text adapted from: Pichai, S. (2020). The power of green technology. The Economist.
November 2020. p.117.
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More than four hundred years after he died, in 1616, William Shakespeare is still one
of the most influential forces in the world of theatre and cinema today. Back in 1999,
people in Britain chose Shakespeare as the "Man of the Millennium" – the greatest
Briton in 1000 years.
The works of Shakespeare have been translated into all of the major languages in the
world – over 80 languages; 400 years after he died, Shakespeare is studied in schools
and universities worldwide, and throughout the world he is still considered by many as
the greatest writer of all time.
Shakespeare's plays have been made into over 420 films – far more than any other
author – and each year there are hundreds of Shakespeare festivals worldwide,
including many in non-English-speaking countries like Poland, Germany, France,
Spain, Japan or Argentina. For a writer who died 400 years ago, this volume of
attention and respect is incredible, almost unbelievable.
One surprising thing about Shakespeare's plays is that few of the stories were original.
Most frequently, Shakespeare took well-known stories, or stories from history, and
even classic plots of situational comedy, and retold the stories in his own words.
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On the other hand, one area in which Shakespeare was amazingly original was in his
use of the English language; literally hundreds of words and expressions that are still
in common use today were invented by Shakespeare. These include vanish into thin
air, foul play, a tower of strength, the wish is father to the thought
and a foregone conclusion. Many of these expressions have since been translated
into other languages, too.
In 2016, a worldwide survey by the British Council, marking the 400th anniversary of
Shakespeare's death, found that Shakespeare is actually more popular today outside
Britain than in Britain itself. This is surely due to the fact that in many parts of the world,
Shakespeare's plays are read in modern translations which are understandable by all.
In Britain, Shakespeare is usually studied and presented in the original 16th/17th
century English in which it was written, which is not always easy to understand,
especially for teenagers in school.
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Text adapted from: ‘Shaekespeare 400 years on’. Linguapress. [viewed 20/12/2020]. Available from:
https://linguapress.com/advanced/shakespeare-400.htm
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His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme
Council and Ruler of Sharjah, visited a number of vital, academic and service projects
in Khor Fakkan on Sunday. There, he was briefed about the projects, their workflow,
as well as their completion status.
Sheikh Sultan began his visit by inspecting the academic projects and the new
expansion of the University of Sharjah – Khor Fakkan branch, and examining the
progress of work in the buildings, classes and various facilities. He then instructed that
all new facilities need to provide the optimal academic educational environment for
students, in line with the development of the level of the university has reached.
Text adapted from: ‘Sharjah Ruler inspects number of vital projects in Khor Fakkan’ (2020). Emirates
News Agency [online]. [viewed: 21/12/20]. Available from: http://wam.ae/en/details/1395302896660
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(A) The internet provides access to news and feature articles from the press of the
UK and other English-speaking countries.
(B) Students should be encouraged to follow their own interests while reading
outside the classroom, e.g. looking on the internet for articles in English on work,
technology, music and others.
(C) This will enable them to become familiar with a wide range of language.
(D) The Reading section includes a range of text types, so students should aim to
read a variety of authentic texts.
For the Reading section, both in class and at home, students need to read as widely
as possible. (1) ______ (2) ______ (3) ______ (4) ______. Extensive reading can be
supported by asking students to provide verbal or written feedback on their reading,
or by using it as the basis for classroom discussion.
Text adapted from: ‘C2 Proficiency Handbook for Teachers’ (2020). [viewed 20/12/2020]. Available
from: file:///Users/christosvasileiosmargaritis/Downloads/168194-c2-proficiency-teachers-handbook.pdf
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In 2021, we will (a) ______ we can free ourselves from the idea of a “workplace” as
we know it. The space (b) ______ offers a striking example. The (c) _______ stages
of the Emirates Mars mission pre-launch process were (d) ______ by a team working
from home. In fact, the whole mission was put (e) ______ by a multinational team
working over (f) ______ online tools. Our mission-control facility is based around a
pair of (g) ______ uninteresting rooms with screens and laptops. Gone are the days
of hundreds of workstations (h) ______ around 100-metre screens of the kind found
in the United States space centre of Cape Canaveral.
Text adapted from: Al Amiri, S. (2020). Space for opportunity. The Economist. November 2020. p.
132.
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With audiences asked to stay at home, the pandemic (a) ______ made ascendant
streaming services (b) ______ powerful. One streaming company added 10.1m new
subscribers globally in the second quarter of 2020 ((c) ______ to a forecast of 8.3m).
According (d) ______ a media regulator, people in Britain spent an (e) ______ of six
hours and 25 minutes a day in April (f) ______ television and online video content –
an hour and a half more (g) ______ in 2019. (h) ______ studios once put their poor
or average programmes online, they are now making their premium content available
there, too. As a result, some cinemas had to compromise on their exclusivity rights. In
the past, cinemas (i) ______ screen a film for 90 days (j) ______ it went online. Now
this period has been reduced to 17 days.
Text adapted from: Lloyd, R. (2020). Hollywood quake. The Economist. November 2020. pp. 135 -
136.
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To what extent do you agree or disagree? Write an essay of about 200 - 250
words.
Question adapted from: ‘IELTS Writing Task 2 Sample 1111’ (2020). Reason for learning a foreign
language [online]. IELTS Mentor. [viewed 22/12/2020]. Available from: https://www.ielts-
mentor.com/writing-sample/writing-task-2/2437-reason-for-learning-a-foreign-language
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