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Dramallama91
posted on Dec 6 th, 2024 at 21:48
I have previously posted about my son and which primary school he should go. Applications for
all the schools in our area are closing soon and I still don't know where. We have two choices.
Closest school is better logistically, 7 min walk. Second closest school is better in terms of
facilities and logistics, but it takes 15 minutes to walk. Both oversubscribed and we'd be on a
knife edge whether we get in to second closest based on the dista nce rule, but there's definitely
a chance especially as low birth year apparently. I'm leaning towards logistically easier - what do
you think?
NuffSaidSam
posted on Dec 6 th, 2024 at 21:53
I'd go for the school with the better facilities. Logistics are important, but we're talking about an
8 minute difference on foot. It's not really a major inconvenience. Bigger and better outside space
will make it a better experience for your DS and that's worth an extra few minutes a day on the
school run.
ChristmasReigndeer
posted on Dec 6 th, 2024 at 21:55
I would not look for shiny facilities or pick the nearest school. I would be looking for nurture and
pastoral care. Have a look at their policies on things like bullying and ask parents with older
children what their experience has been. Any child can go through a rough patch with schooling
and some schools are better than others at supporting them.
Redskydarknight
posted on Dec 6 th, 2024 at 21:59
My rule of thumb would always be closest school unless very compelling reason why not. Being
able to walk to school, being part of a local community, are such huge things at primary level.
SchoolDilemma17
posted on Dec 6 th, 2024 at 22:04
Always logistics! Nursery, wrap around care, closer, definitely go for school number 1. Driving
every day, driving in different directions and not good school wrap around care is a daily pain
and will affect your daily life and working life. How will you do two morning runs when one parent
is sick, away with work etc. believe me I wish we had gone for the closer school!
Stichguru
posted on Dec 6 th, 2024 at 22:06
School with best logistics is best because it means you are part of a community. Don’t
underestimate how many school buildings are run-down and shabby because of
underinvestment. It’s outrageous that we are in this situation - but tired buildings don’t mean
the school itself isn’t brilliant.
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31 Which choice best states the topic of the thread?
A Finding a school for a son in a segregated city.
B Choosing an elementary school for a child.
C The facilities to look for in a boarding school.
D Tips when choosing a private primary school.
E Things to consider when choosing a nursery school.
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32 Who gave an unreliable response regarding the topic being discussed?
A Stichguru.
B NuffSaidSam.
C Redskydarknight.
D ChristmasReigndeer.
E SchoolDilemma17.
33 Which of the following best reflects the tone of the thread?
A arrogant.
B bewildered.
C suggestive.
D detached.
E scornful.
34 Who gave the same opinion regarding the topic being discussed?
A Stichguru and NuffSaidSam.
B ChristmasReigndeer and Stichguru.
C NuffSaidSam and Redskydarknight.
D Redskydarknight and ChristmasReigndeer.
E ChristmasReigndeer and SchoolDilemma17.
Kembali
Selanjutnya
Solusi
Akun yang memberikan respons serupa terkait topik yang dibahas adalah Stichguru dan
NuffSaidSam. Keduanya sepakat memilih sekolah dengan fasilitas yang lebih baik, yaitu sekolah
kedua.
35 As used in Stichguru’s post, the word ‘outrageous’ is similar in meaning with
A dangerous.
B conspicuous.
C shocking.
D exhausting.
E desolate.
36 Which choice best states the purpose of the thread?
A To share opinion on what facilities to look for in a boarding school.
B To suggest some things to consider when choosing a nursery school.
C To give advice regarding choosing an elementary school for a child.
D To help a mother find a school for a son in a segregated city.
E To give tips to a mother in choosing a private primary school.
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TEXT 2A
Six years ago, a linguistic shift was celebrated among grammar sticklers. On March 24, 2017, at
the annual American Copy Editors Society conference held that year in St. Petersburg, Florida,
the Associated Press (AP) style guide announced the acceptability of a singular “they” pronoun.
Specifically, AP announced that “they” is acceptable to use with a singular antecedent, not only
when the identity of the subject is unknown. This change reflected what English speakers have
been using for centuries. In accepting the use of “they,” the Associated Press was only making
official the way English speakers had long been communicating. And it was not the first: The
Washington Post had adopted a singular “they” in 2015 and “they” was the American Dialect
Society’s Word of the Year in 2015.
For writers and editors, the shift makes language easier. The word “they” originated from the
Scandinavian language dating back to the Scandinavian occupation of northern England, and
had replaced its native equivalent by around 1400. Use of a singular “th ey” goes back to at least
the 15th century. “There are examples of a singular ‘they’ in the King James Bible, for instance,”
Roberts, associate professor of linguistics in the School of Arts & Sciences, says. “This was really
well-established in English, and no one cared for a very long time, it was a perfectly normal part
of the English language.”
It was in the 18th century when some grammarians started to disapprove of singular “they,” on
the grounds that a plural pronoun can’t take a singular antecedent. “In the 18th and 19th
century, people began to raise an eyebrow and thought, ‘perhaps we shouldn’t do this,” says
Roberts. When AP deems language usage acceptable, it doesn’t indicate “proper” English, but
rather that the usage is accepted in their publications. Style guides exist for standardization and
consistency, not as the gatekeepers of language.
With adaptation from [Link]
TEXT 2B
Gender-neutral language has become an increasingly important topic of discussion over the past
decades. We nowadays tend to pay more attention to the way we address people with the aim of
preventing offence. Currently, a rising level of effort is put in the education and awareness of
people to use a more gender neutral and therefore a more inclusive language. Inclusive language
avoids terms, phrases, or expressions that could be racist, sexist, or biased against any group of
people.
Gender inequality is deeply rooted in language. Three types of languages can be distinguished:
grammatical gender languages, natural gender languages, and genderless languages. In a
grammatical gender language every noun has a grammatical gender. The gender of personal
nouns tends to express the gender of the referent. Examples of these grammatical gender
languages are German, French, and Spanish. Secondly, in natural gender languages, for
instance English and Swedish, personal nouns are gender-neutral (e.g., neighbour or teacher).
If one wants to refer to gender, this is expressed pronominally with for instance the use of ‘he’ or
‘she’. Neither personal nouns nor pronouns indicate gender in genderless languages such as
Turkish and Finnish. Here, gender is only expressed through attributes such as ‘male/female
[teacher]’ or in lexical gender words such as ‘woman’ or ‘father.’ As a result, gender and linguistic
gender irregularities are significantly more visible in grammatical gender languages than in
natural gender, or genderless languages.
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In 2012, Sweden proposed a third gender-neutral pronoun ‘hen’ as an addition to the already
existing Swedish pronouns for she (hon) and he (han). Similar attempts in different countries
have been made in order to reform language for the sake of inclusion. The country proposed a
gender-neutral pronoun anyone could be addressed with. In English ‘they’ and ‘their’ can be
used to not specifically address one’s gender. Users of Facebook are given the opportunity to be
gender-neutrally addressed with they/their. When Facebook is not informed about someone’s
gender, it nowadays automatically uses this gender-neutral form. In Spain and Latin America
people invented other alternatives to address all genders at the same time. It might not be
surprising that some of these language reforms are hard to be taken seriously by authorities
looking from a professional and linguistic perspective, as some of these alternatives cannot be
pronounced.
[Link]
37 Which of the following statements states the most accurate similarity between both passages?
A Both passages emphasize the gendered terms in gender-neutral language.
B Both passages portray gender-neutral language in school and institutions.
C Both passages exemplify gender neutrality as a concept in classes of sentences.
D Both passages discuss the evolution and significance of gender -neutral language.
E Both passages explain about the concept of predetermined gender options in
languages.
38 The passages would mostly be assigned reading on which of the following courses?
A Calculus.
B Astronomy.
C Linguistics.
D Geometrics.
E Microeconomics.
39 As it is used in ‘ Gender-neutral language has become an increasingly important topic of
discussion over the past decades. ‘, the phrase ‘gender-neutral language’ most nearly means
A language that avoids bias against a particular gender.
B spontaneous speech in situations that is natural or "real-life".
C language which can simultaneously encode several meanings.
D non-standard language spoken by particular groups of speakers.
E language in which words are made up of neutral morphemes.
39 As it is used in ‘ Gender-neutral language has become an increasingly important topic of
discussion over the past decades. ‘, the phrase ‘gender-neutral language’ most nearly means
A language that avoids bias against a particular gender.
B spontaneous speech in situations that is natural or "real-life".
C language which can simultaneously encode several meanings.
D non-standard language spoken by particular groups of speakers.
E language in which words are made up of neutral morphemes.
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40 Which of the following most accurately restates the statement ‘ Neither personal nouns nor
pronouns indicate gender in genderless languages such as Turkish and Finnish.’ in passage
2B?
A In gender-neutral languages like Turkish and Finnish, personal nouns and pronouns
express gender.
B Languages such as Turkish and Finnish assign gender to personal nouns or pronouns
which make them genderless.
C Personal nouns or pronouns convey gender distinctions in gender -neutral languages
like Turkish and Finnish.
D Both personal nouns and pronouns indicate gender in genderless languages such as
Turkish and Finnish.
E In genderless languages, including Turkish and Finnish, personal nouns and
pronouns are not associated with any gender.
41 Which of the following statements reflects the author’s positive attitude regarding the topic
being discussed in the passages?
A The author conveys optimism about how language can adapt to reflect changing social
norms by discussing the adoption of gender-neutral pronouns in conservative
communities.
B The mention of some languages and their approaches to gender -neutral language
reforms indicates an appreciation for global efforts to address gender inequality
linguistically.
C By discussing the historical usage of singular "they" in English, the author suggests
a controversial change in language.
D The author acknowledges gender-neutral similarity in language by mentioning
linguistic shift by the Associated Press.
E The author shows a positive view of language as adaptable to societal changes by
stating that style guides like the AP's dictate "proper" English and reflect accepted
usage.
42 What can we conclude from the passages?
A Gender neutrality as a concept has grown more acceptable but only for classes of
sentence.
B The English language has added some historically gendered terms from its lexicon for
decades.
C AP deems language usage acceptable which indicates “proper” English and the usage
accepted in their publications.
D Gender is embedded in various languages and this triggers linguistic reformations to
create gender-neutral words.
E Research has shown that people in countries with grammatical gender languages
experienced less social gender equality.
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43 Regarding the topic being discussed, it can reasonably be predicted that as societal attitudes
toward gender in language continue to evolve,
A there will be a gender-neutral language trend that gradually loses its impact within
society.
B there might be creations of new terms or modifications to existing words to better
reflect inclusive languages.
C English words will not be naturally gender-neutral and will carry more gendered
connotations.
D it will be uncommon for speakers to refer to someone they don’t know as “they” rather
than using the pronoun “he” or “she”.
E more speakers might avoid common instances of gender -neutral language in
conversations as well as corresponding alternatives.
TEXT 3A
A study, conducted by researchers from UCL’s Department of Experimental Psychology (Division
of Psychology and Language Sciences) and Vue Entertainment, found a direct link between
watching a film and the impact it has on our brain function, social connect ions, productivity and
creativity. The scientific experiment used a combination of biometric devices, similar to a Fitbit
or Apple Watch, and explicit questionnaires to investigate what happens to our bodies and minds
during a two-hour film.
Remarkably, they found that the heart rates of the audience members were elevated during the
movie, despite the fact that they were sitting still. Their heart rates were between 40 -80 per cent
of their maximum heart rate, which is what the British Heart Foundation calls the ‘healthy heart
zone’, for about 40 minutes of the screening. Professor Devlin said the study illustrates the
strength of the physiological responses to seeing a movie. “What we see is that the heart rate and
electro dermal activity, an indirect measure of emotional arousal, go up and down with the
narrative arc of the movie – meaning their heart rates elevate and drop depending on their
engagement with the story. Big emotional moments in the film produced peaks of physiological
activity indicating a strong emotional response from the audience,” said Professor Devlin.
Participants were asked about their feelings towards the other moviegoers both before and after
watching the film. They reported feeling closer to their fellow audience members afterwards
simply by watching the film together. In addition, going to the cinema provides a distraction free
environment. “Our modern lives are characterized by multitasking, social media distractions,
and many items competing for our attention. Cinema and other cultural events provide space to
concentrate and practice focusing. At the cinema specifically, there is nothing to do except
immerse yourself.”
[Link]/brain-sciences/news/2020/jan
TEXT 3B
When it comes to language learning, immersion is key. And what better way to immerse in a new
language than through film? Films offer a unique blend of visuals, audio, and context, making
the learning experience engaging and memorable. By watching films in target language, we are
exposed to a range of language, from everyday conversation to specialized jargon. We’ll also
encounter slang, idiomatic expressions, and cultural references that textbooks might not cover.
The continuous exposure to native speakers’ dialogue and accents in films helps us adapt our
listening skills to various speech patterns and speeds. This exposure enhances our ability to
understand native speakers, even when they speak rapidly.
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Building a robust vocabulary is essential for language fluency, and films provide the perfect
avenue for vocabulary growth. Instead of learning isolated words, films expose us to words in
their natural context. Consider this scenario: while learning a new language, we come across
the word “extravagant” in a vocabulary list. Without context, we might memorize its definition as
“showy or elaborate.” However, when we watch a scene in a film where a character refers to a
lavish party as “extravagant,” we immediately grasp its meaning in a real-life context. Moreover,
films often repeat essential vocabulary throughout the story, reinforcing our memory of those
words. Through continuous exposure, you’ll find yourself effortlessly incorporating these words
into our language repertoire. The more we encounter these words in different films, the more
firmly they anchor in our mind.
One of the most significant challenges in language learning is mastering the spoken aspect.
Watching films can also help us develop in this area. By observing native speakers’ dialogue
delivery and intonation, we’ll enhance our pronunciation and speaking s kills. Language learners
often need help with pronunciation, especially when encountering unfamiliar sounds or phonetic
patterns. However, by listening to native speakers’ natural pronunciation in films, we can mimic
their speech patterns and refine our own pronunciation.
Adapted from [Link]
44 Which of the following best reflects the topic discussed in both passages?
A Significant impacts of film on culture and ethnic stereotypes.
B Theories of social learning and social representations of film.
C Ways how film changes people’s opinions on specific issues.
D The impacts of film on cognitive and emotional processes.
E Various positive effects of films on children and adolescents.
45 Which of the following sentences is TRUE based on the information in both passages?
A The research conducted by UCL found that watching a film caused participants to
have lower heart rates, indicating a calming effect during the movie.
B Participants reported feeling more isolated from other moviegoers after watching the
film together.
C A study found that watching films improve pronunciation or speaking skills among
language learners.
D Films provide unfamiliar context for vocabulary learning, making it difficult for
language learners to understand the meaning of new words.
E Watching films in a target language is less effective than using traditional textbooks
for language learning.
46 The word ‘their’ in the statement “ Their heart rates were between 40-80 per cent of their
maximum heart rate…” mentioned in text 3A refers to
A viewers of scientific films.
B audience members.
C regular moviegoers.
D researchers from UCL.
E users of Apple Watch.
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47 Which of the following statements portrays an opinion based on the information stated in the
passages?
A Building a robust vocabulary is essential for language fluency, and films provide the
perfect avenue for vocabulary growth.
B Big emotional moments in the film produced peaks of physiological activity.
C Studies show that the mass media have a significant impact on negative attitudes
towards the elderly.
D Some language learners often have mastered pronunciation before encountering
unfamiliar sounds or phonetic patterns in films.
E In the research, participants were asked about their feelings towards the other
moviegoers both before and after watching the film.
48 It can reasonably be inferred from the passages that
A films can be important in terms of understanding social transformation socio-
cultural, social-economic and political orientation.
B like the folk tale, films may be regarded as a means through which the individual
understands himself.
C films not only function as a form of entertainment but also have the potential to
significantly influence both personal experiences and educational outcomes.
D the impacts of films mean that motion pictures may be made without meaningful
content.
E films become common factor which can initiate and or sustain a conversation with a
stranger.
49 Where in the passage does the author mention that big emotional moments in the film
produced peaks of physiological activity indicating a strong emotional response from the
audience?
A Passage 3A paragraph 1.
B Passage 3A paragraph 2.
C Passage 3B paragraph 1.
D Passage 3B paragraph 2.
E Passage 3B paragraph 3.
50 The paragraph following passage 3B will likely talk about
A common methods done by moviegoers to immerse in a new language and through
popular films.
B societal benefits of films and other cultural events which provide space to concentrate
and practice focusing new language.
C films as a universal art form and a platform where viewers can express and
communicate your thoughts or emotions.
D strategies or techniques that language learners can use to effectively mimic native
speakers’ pronunciation and speech patterns from films.
E examples of various films depicting historical, mythological scientific and social
themes.
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