Part I: Reading Comprehension
A. Answer the following questions based on the text above 1. What are people wearing besides headphones?
= They are wearing earbuds.
2. Who are headphones becoming more popular with?
= headphones becoming more popular with the younger generation.
3. Who did the BBC talk to?
= The BBC talked to doctors and audiologists in five UK hospitals for an interview and talked to Dr. Renee Almeida either an audiologist at london’s imperial college.
4. What is the job of Dr. Renee Almeida?
= She is an audiologist at London’s Imperial College.
5. What important sound might people "forget" to hear?
= People might forget to hear cars beeping.
B. True or False
1. The article says everyone wears headphones and earbuds. = False 2. Headphones are becoming more popular with older people. = False 3. The BBC interviewed doctors who were experts in hearing. = True 4. Some young people don't know where the sounds they hear come
from. = True
5. More and more older people are complaining about hearing problems. = False
Part II: Multiple Choice Questions
1. b. often plays 2. b. was submitted 3. b. happily sing 4. c. is being displayed
5. a. exercise, will definitely feel 6. a. will be announced, is completed 7. b. easier
8. a. more intelligent 9. d. chose
10. b. was given
Part III: Vocabulary
1. The new software has an innovative aspect that enhances user experience
2. Please inform the team about the changes in the project timeline 3. We aim to target a wider demographic with our latest marketing
strategy
4. This project is too complicated for us to manage without additional resources
5. I commute to the office by train every morning
6. I was late to the conference due to a delay on the train 7. Please don’t report to the manager about this minor issue
8. I need to confirm the arrangement for the meeting with the client 9. Since this workshop is for improving the skill of our internal staff,
there is no fee to attend
10. In modern advertising, digital campaigns are often more impactful than traditional methods
Part IV: Dialogue
1. I’m just looking
2. A great bargain today only 3. Let me take a look at it 4. Some of the best hits 5. Yeah, let’s see
6. I’ll sell you these ten records
7. They’re way too expensive 8. So thanks anyway
9. I’ll think about it
10. What am I going to do with a vase?
Part V: Grammar
A. Active vs Passive Sentences
1. The marketing report was presented to the executive team by our director last month.
2. The office staff is very efficient. They organize the files every week.
3. Please be cautious when you are entering the laboratory. The equipment is being serviced by the technician right now.
4. The IT specialist is troubleshooting the network issues at the moment. So, we cannot access the internet yet.
5. This software update is installed regularly by the support team.
Because of that, the system runs smoothly.
B. Adjective vs Adverb
1. Jamie always prioritizes quality. She checks her work thoroughly before submission.
2. Leo wants to finish his tasks quickly. He always looks for the most efficient method to complete them.
3. Our supervisor reacted surprisingly to the unexpected news during the meeting.
4. The event went successfully without any major issues.
5. It is important to be prepared for any challenges that may arise during the project.
C. Tenses
1. Sarah is leading a training session right now. Please do not interrupt her
2. The team submitted the final report last Friday. It should be reviewed today
3. Alex attends workshops regularly. That’s why he is very knowledgeable
4. Jessica did not join the conference last year. She had a scheduling conflict
5. They often conduct team-building activities for employees. It usually happens in the summer
Part VI: Constructing Questions
1. What did the Marketing Manager launch last month? = a new advertising campaign
2. Did the team complete the project ahead of schedule? = Yes, it did.
3. What did the software engineer developed? = a new application for mobile devices
4. Why will the company organize a charity event? = to support local schools
5. When did the departement conduct interviews for the new position?
= Interviews for the new positions.
6. What did the finance team prepare for the upcoming quarter? = the budget report
7. How did the customer service representative resolve the issue? = promptly
8. Where did the research team publish their findings? = In a scientific journal
9. When will the office be closed for renovations? = next week
10. Who announced the new company policy during the meeting?
= The CEO