Advanced Plus Achievement test 1 (Units 1–2)
Listening She believes that staying on the 5 of an
economy isn’t a realistic option for charities in
1 Recording 1 Listen to six people talking about today’s competitive world.
their experiences of education. Match speakers She highlights that as well as increasing donations,
1–6 with statements a)–h). There are two having a more technologically focussed charity
options you do not need. assists with 6 .
1 Speaker 1 _d_ 5
2 Speaker 2 ___
3 Speaker 3 ___
4 Speaker 4 ___ Grammar
5 Speaker 5 ___
4 Complete the text with a suitable form of the
6 Speaker 6
words from the box.
a) There was too much focus on testing. browse cast create
b) There wasn’t enough funding. extend draw up grow highlight plan
c) It was uninspiring and uncreative. spend announce vote
d) A teacher turned things around for me.
e) Students were treated fairly and equally. Recently, people around Europe 1have been voting
f) It helped to shape my future career. to decide on the most ground-breaking technological
g) It was a highly stressful environment. innovations of the last decade. The aim of the public
h) It gave me the opportunity for personal vote is 2 the range of expertise and
development. inventiveness that exists in the region. According to
the organisers, European designers are renowned for
5 3
some of the most aesthetically-pleasing
yet functional pieces of technology. A short-list has
2 Recording 1 Listen again and write true (T) or already 4 and is available 5 on their
false (F). website. Whatever your particular interest – be it
gaming, music, or motoring – there’s likely to be
1 Speaker 1 thinks many people under-achieved something which will interest you. Initially, the
at their school. F team behind the poll 6 to publish the results
2 Speaker 2 approves of current education this month, but as interest 7 they have
models. decided 8 voting for another two weeks.
3 Speaker 3 found home a more supportive After that they 9 the next couple of days
environment than school. counting votes until they are finally ready 10
the overall winner at an event held in Berlin on the
4 Speaker 4 remembers school days with 17th. So, if you’re interested, remember to sign up
affection. soon – without 11 a vote, you won’t get to
5 Speaker 5 believes a more conventional have your say.
curriculum encourages better learning.
10
6 Speaker 6 benefitted from philanthropy.
5 Correct two mistakes in each sentence.
5
1 He is knowing that which knows what he likes,
3 Recording 2 Listen to a woman speaking about and isn’t being afraid to tell anyone about it.
charities and technology. Complete each 2 I would have loved to have been meeting your
sentence with a word or short phrase. grandmother, she is sounding like a lovely person.
3 There’s little difference if much between the two
The woman says that while some charities have of them, but I’m always preferring this version.
increased their digital presence, many need to 4 But with good luck, we will never have met.
consider a 1fundamental change in thinking. 5 If it necessary we can refund your ticket,
She highlights that 45% of major charities have no otherwise you’d like to exchange it for another
2
. date.
The woman feels that the long-term success of 6 Rare, if never, do we see money being spent on
charities requires a 3 . innovation in this country.
She notes that many charities should attempt to
improve their digital skills in order to make a greater 5
impact, even if they aren’t 4 .
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6 Complete the second sentence with no more 8 Complete the sentences with the words in the
than five words so that it means the same as the box. There are two words you do not need.
first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
business model crucial engaged pilot study
1 Apparently experimenting is the best way forward. profit driven stifle striving unstinting
SEEMS versatile
It seems as if doing an experiment might help.
2 I’m pretty sure I locked this door before we left. 1 Being motivated is _crucial to success.
REMEMBER 2 In an act of generosity, workers donated
I door before we their weekly salary to the strike fund.
left. 3 If I were asked, I’d say it was one of the most
3 What sort of things do people ask for? tools around. You can do anything with it.
BEEN 4 Sadly, a lot of the recent education policies
What for recently? more creative teachers.
4 It makes me wonder why they did it. 5 We spent a small fortune to succeed, but
HELP unfortunately we made limited progress.
I why they did it. 6 Despite launching a brand with a clear ,
5 You should check in dictionary if you aren’t sure. they failed to make much impact in the market.
DOUBT 7 As long as students are in what they are
If a dictionary helps. doing, then attainment isn’t so important.
6 The person who allowed you in broke the rules.
LET 6
have done it.
9 Complete the text with a), b), or c).
5 An educational game-changer
In a move that goes against conventional 1 b the
educational charity More4Less has begun an
Vocabulary initiative that gives away laptops to some of the
country’s most 2 young people living in
7 Complete the sentences with one word. areas affected by poverty and long-term
1 His studies into the environmental effects of unemployment. The proposed outcome of the
microplastics set in motion a global awareness project is to upskill students, offer opportunities to
campaign. access digital learning, and develop a sense of
3
2 As a small rural school it offers a pupil-focussed respect. According to CEO Peter Hobart,
l environment where children learn a who is a renowned 4 in the field of online
range of life skills. education, high levels of academic achievement can
3 Rather than analysing things in detail I prefer to be reached by first 5 a sense of trust with
rely on i – when you are trying to be learners. To this effect, there will be no restrictions
creative it’s no use overthinking things. on when and how content is accessed, with the
4 Although they were extremely a people, emphasis on self-regulation. The project has been
there was actually little that they could do to help created to address the increasing marginalisation of
the charity out. families on welfare. Hobart has stated ‘So often
5 He’s something of a p – which tends to inner city kids are on the outer 6 of positive
mean he spends ages revising and rewriting his policy changes, now is the time to resolve that.’
work. Subscriptions to learning sites will be given free of
6 My parents always told me to s clear of charge. It is thought that by removing a barrier to
7
people like that. access, users will be more likely to take
7 Like a lot of models of c consumption, part in potentially transformative opportunities.
there are problems with ensuring standards are Whatever the result, it is bound to have a 8
maintained. impact.
8 She’s often described as being one of the most 1 a) studies b) wisdom c) standards
p public figures in recent times, but I’ve a 2 a) destitute b) lavish c) vulnerable
feeling that her motives aren’t completely 3 a) individual b) mutual c) potential
altruistic. 4 a) pioneer b) trailblazer c) philanthropist
5 a) nurturing b) fostering c) striving
7
6 a) edges b) sides c) fringes
7 a) on-demand b) online c) business
8 a) versatile b) profound c) potential
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Function 11 Match gaps 1–9 in the discussion with phrases
a)–j) below.
10 Choose the correct alternative.
A: OK, right, so 1 g is to look at some of the
1 Wait a minute. Can I just check/correct where you findings of the recent survey conducted for us by
are coming from? You think that there should be a the HR department and look at what we can do
greater emphasis on continual assessment? to address any key issues that arise. Jo, would
2 When it came to analysing responses, we found you like 2 one off?
that young people reflected/tended to be more B: Sure, well, for me I think that, 3 , what
positive about their experiences. came back was extremely positive. What I have
3 To cite/state one example, a key client felt that noted is that staff are keen to look at
restricted access to the online model was professional development opportunities that are
something which would affect continued sales. a bit more engaging. Less formal. 4
4 Sorry, I’m not quite sure that I’m following your example, a junior member of staff has suggested
train of thought. Could you kick/run that past us that peer-to-peer learning might involve a bit
again? more creativity – for example cooking, or art.
5 While cost has been an issue for some subscribers, C: Sorry, correct 5 wrong, but you’re saying
one might illustrate/speculate that the majority are that people want to learn free time activities from
willing to pay a premium for what they perceive each other? Seems to me like it’s a waste of
to be a higher-quality service. valuable time when they could be focussing on
6 Generally speaking/talking, the research group something that better reflects our business model.
were worried about the deteriorating environment A: Actually, it’s 6 – there are studies that
on the coast due to plastic waste washing up on show if you build a more nurturing environment
the beaches. in the workplace then you’ll achieve better
7 I’m fascinated by what you had to say about the results. Perhaps we ought to put it on the agenda.
psychological effects of giving. Could you Anyway, can I look at pay, what were the
elaborate/explore on that point, if possible? findings there?
8 Well, that’s certainly an interesting illustration/ B: Well, 7 is that we’re paying roughly the
perspective on the matter. I’m not sure how many same as our competitors. But there are a few
people would agree that cutting foreign aid helps areas that we might address to ensure absolute
developing countries become more stable. parity.
A: Could you elaborate 8 – what kind of
7 things do we need to be doing?
B: Well, we need to look at greater flexibility in
terms of working hours. Staff felt that
inflexibility shows a lack of mutual respect.
Looking at the policy could help improve our
retention rates.
C: I can 9_____ . If it cuts down on the cost of
hiring, …
a) on the whole
b) me if I’m
c) to cite one
d) the consensus
e) to kick this
f) on that
g) our task today
h) my impression
i) worth considering
j) imagine that working
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Reading Interestingly this approach is beginning to take hold,
and it is often driven by community members who
12 Read the text and choose the correct answer, see that the ‘sharing’ side of the sharing economy
a), b) or c). needs to regain its prominence. One notable
Shared much lately? example is a group of Airbnb hosts who decided to
donate their homes as free short-term housing to
The sharing economy is big business. Online people who have been affected by fire, floods, or
platforms constantly evolve, making the promotion other disasters. While good PR, this use of the
of user-generated content sharing, and collaboration mechanism of a collaborative economy to build a
easier, and the profits associated with collaborative socially positive rather than profit-driven agenda is a
or on-demand economies look likely to increase significant step forward, and has been taken up by
further. Leading market analysts predict that by the company. Another example is the use of
2025 the main sectors alone could represent $335 Konnect Kloud, a web-based supply chain solution.
billion in worldwide revenue. The tool has been used to match empty shipping
Yet, as the largest companies operating within the containers with importers and exporters to reduce
sharing economy grow in terms of scale and value, the environmental impact of lorries driving empty
questions are being asked about how fair, and truly loads, greatly cutting carbon emissions.
collaborative the model has become. There are many So, it would seem that the sharing economy can be
critics who feel that the biggest players have used prevalent, profitable, and a force for good. It’s just
venture capitalist backing to take advantage of the more emphasis needs to be placed on the simple act
symbolic notion of ‘sharing’, and avoid the of sharing.
accountability that more traditional, and more
regulated, businesses face. 1 According to the author, many people believe c
a) the sharing economy is valuable.
On the whole, it is user rating which determines the b) there isn’t enough regulation in the sharing
success of a business within the sharing economy. economy.
Once we use a service or visit a destination, it is up c) many businesses in the sharing economy are
to us as consumers to provide a sense of regulation, operating unfairly.
by stating what we thought of the service so other
consumers can benefit. While this should result in 2 The author feels that consumers shouldn’t __
high standards of service, it places a huge amount of a) use businesses which break the law.
responsibility upon the consumer. Yes, we are able b) have to make sure businesses operate legally.
to say whether the service we received was good, c) evaluate anything other than service.
but how many of us even consider whether the 3 The author highlights that the shared economy __
company we are using are paying taxes, maintaining a) affects traditional businesses.
acceptable business standards, or even obeying b) undermines social stability.
laws? c) both a and b.
In recent years there has been growing criticism of 4 The author feels that the sharing economy __
businesses like Airbnb and Uber as their business a) has the potential to be socially responsible.
models impact on more established firms, and b) lacks the tools to be socially responsible.
disrupt the balance of life in many cities. Protests c) shows little interest in social responsibility.
have been held to voice concerns that the sharing
economy means long-term residents are 5 The author highlights the role of certain
marginalised and stable employment or affordable individuals __
housing is affected. So, what can those businesses a) in influencing a business to be philanthropic.
do to ensure that they maintain support from the b) in responding to a social need.
people they inevitably rely upon for those positive c) in changing the way a business is perceived.
ratings? 6 The author feels that businesses in the sharing
Perhaps the answer is for the major benefactors of economy need to __
the sharing economy to contribute more to the a) focus on improving the environment.
societies which they operate in. Corporate social b) focus on the benefits of collaboration.
responsibility and social enterprise is a growing c) reinvest their profits into charitable concerns.
area, as big businesses seek to show their
philanthropic side, helping the vulnerable or 5
destitute while very much improving their own
public image. These sharing economy companies
can utilise their inherent collaborative strengths, and
their relative flexibility, to address needs when they
arise.
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13 Read the article again. Underline true (T) or 15 Write an article stating whether people
false (F). should or should not continue to support
charities in times of financial hardship. Try to
1 According to the author, improving digital
vary any collocations you use. Write 200–250
technology is feeding the sharing economy. T/F
words.
2 According to experts, the shared economy as
a whole will be valued at $335 billion in the
future. T/F
3 According to the author, there is uncertainty
about the term ‘the sharing economy’. T/F
4 According to the author, the true idea of
sharing has been lost as businesses grow. T/F
5 The author suggests consumers have little
say in the sharing economy. T/F
6 The author implies most users have a good
understanding of the businesses they use. T/F
7 According to the author, the majority of
people in urban areas support the sharing
economy. T/F
8 The author suggests that corporate social
responsibility is primarily undertaken to
help people in need. T/F
9 The Airbnb example was initiated by
members within the business model, rather
than the business owners. T/F
10 The author suggests that the Airbnb
initiative was not intended to make the
business money or gain publicity. T/F
11 The author uses the Konnect Kloud example
to highlight the financial opportunities for
environmentally-focussed businesses. T/F
10
Writing
14 Underline the correct alternative.
1 It’s important that we ignore/respect her wishes
and donate the inheritance to local charities as she
would have wanted.
2 When she was a child she expressed/reflected a
wish to be allowed to stay up all night. Now you
can barely get her out of bed! 10
3 Architects from the CopperHouse collective
prepared/produced this year’s award-winning Total: 100
design brief.
4 It’s vital that young people gain/take the
vocational experiences throughout higher
education so they are better prepared for working
life.
5 If I could get/grant your wish I would, but
unfortunately in these circumstances it’s
impossible.
6 After years of extensive/intensive research, the
charity has decided that funding would be targeted
in the educational sector.
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