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READING MOCK

Part 1

Read the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word. You must use a word which is
somewhere in the rest of the text.

Chicago

Keith recently came back from a trip to Chicago, Illinois. This midwestern metropolis is
found along the shore of Lake Michigan. During his visit, Keith spent a lot of time
exploring the city to visit important landmarks and monuments.
Keith loves baseball, and he made sure to take a 1 ____________ to Wrigley Field. Not
only did he take a tour of this spectacular stadium, but he also got to watch a Chicago
Cubs game. In the 2 ____________, Keith and the other fans cheered for the Cubs. Keith
was happy that the
3 ____________ won with a score of 5-4.
Chicago has many historic places to visit. Keith found the Chicago Water Tower
impressive as it is one of the few remaining landmarks to have survived the Great Chicago
Fire of 1871. Keith also took a walk through Jackson Park, a great outdoor space that
hosted the World’s Fair of 1892. The 4 ____________ is great for a leisurely stroll, and it
still features some of the original architecture and replicas of monuments that were
featured in the World’s Fair.
During the last part of his 5 ____________, Keith managed to climb the stairs inside of the
Willis Tower, a 110-story skyscraper. Despite the challenge of 6 ____________ the many
flights of stairs, Keith felt that reaching the top was worth the effort. From the rooftop,
Keith received a gorgeous view of the city’s skyline with Lake Michigan in the
background.

Part 2

Read the texts 7-12 and the statements A-J. Decide which text matches with the situation
described in the statements.
Each statement can be used ONCE only. There are FOUR extra statements which you
do not need to use.

A. it will be 20 minutes before a city centre bus leaves from this stop
B. warn him he’ll be late for the film
C. Jack is invited to meet Karl at his house and go cycling
D. you can get buses to the centre from here every 20 minutes

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E. Pupils have until Friday to pay for the school trip

F. ask him to contact her about the film
G. ask him to take food with him tonight
H. add his sandwiches to his lunchbox
I. Pupils are late paying for the school trip on Friday
J. Jack has to return the bike that Karl lent him

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PART 3

Read the following texts and match them to the most suitable heading from the list
supplied. Each heading can only be used ONCE.

I. Evironmentalists' reaction
II. Differing yields in developing and first' worlds
III. Increased yields in Bt cotton
IV. Hong Kong government's 'marketing' of GM foods
V. Legal implications
VI. Reactions to GM cotton
VII. Growing importance of GM foods
VIII. GM crops and viruses
IX. Attitudes worldwide to GM foods
X. Supermarkets' policy

13. Paragraph A ___

14. Paragraph B ___
15. Paragraph C ___
16. Paragraph D ___
17. Paragraph E ___
18. Paragraph F ___
19. Paragraph G ___
20. Paragraph H ___

A. Europeans tend to be skeptical about the consumption of genetically modified foods

and there is strong consumer pressure, supported by the Green parties, to ban farmers from
growing GM crops in the European Union (EU). However 5.5 million farmers worldwide,
mainly in the US, Argentina, Canada and China, now grow GM crops covering more than
50 million hectares, an area the size of Spain. Other Asian countries such as India are
enthusiastic and Indonesia is about to join the GM club, so despite the Europeans, GM
crop growth is increasing globally.
B. A recent British scientists' report emphasizes that inserting genes into plants is still a
very inexact science, so unexpected biochemical side effects are possible, affecting
foodstuffs and human consumers. Legally, GM companies have to demonstrate that
their crops are "substantially equivalent" to the originals, but what does this mean? That
they should contain the same nutrients? That they should look and smell similar?

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Scientists who not long ago dismissed public concerns as hysteria are now concurring with
green consumer activists and advising tougher regulation.
C. More consensus and definition is required on this controversial topic. Currently, it
seems that most American consumers trust GM food producers and associated big
businesses, whilst Europeans do not. Canadians are skeptical: their studies of cross
pollinated "super strains" indicate problems such as potential super viruses. Dutch studies
however, suggest that engineered sugar beet is friendlier to wildlife and less damaging to
the environment: it needs less herbicide for the same yield, allowing more weed biomass
and increased insects and spiders, which in turn feed increased birdlife. These results are
significant, as European law states that GM crops may be banned if they can be proved to
damage the environment.
D. Attitudes to GM crops appear to depend on where one lives and what one does. Cotton
farmers in South Africa are very enthusiastic, as their first GM cotton crop proved
extremely successful, boosting yields by 50 - 90%. "Bt cotton" contains a gene for a
bacterial toxin that kills their major pest, bollworms and reduces the need for pesticides.
Growing GM cotton requires less labour time, an important factor in a region ravaged by
HIV/AIDS. Bt cotton seed yield shows increases of up to 129%; unsurprisingly, use grew
from only 0.1 per cent of farmers in 1997/98 to over 90 per cent by 2001/02. Opponents of
GM crops claim that pests will develop resistance soon and that small farmers relying
completely on the modified strain are particularly vulnerable to changes in market
conditions.
E. India is also pleased with its high relative yields of GM cotton and generally, yield
increases in the developing world are turning out to be much higher than those of the 'first'
world. It is understandable therefore, that developing countries are keen to embrace GM
foods and farming methods, whilst many western farmers and consumers remain skeptical.
F. Meanwhile, in Hong Kong, the government's leaflet, 'GM Food Newsletter', is annoying
consumer activists and environmentalists. In the leaflet, a university biotechnology student
explains to her mother that all GM foods are safety-assessed and are "as safe as their
conventional counterparts". The Food and Environmental Hygiene Department says it was
published "with a view to enhancing the knowledge of the public on GM food".
G. Greenpeace call it "blatant pro-GM food propaganda" however, and claim "The
government is pushing GM food safety whilst at the same time understating the potential
risks". It adds the government's role is "to educate and inform the public, not
to blatantly promote what is an unproven technology." Greenpeace do not believe that a
reasonable system of pre-market safety assessments exists in Hong Kong and have been
actively campaigning for the compulsory labelling of GM ingredients. The government
argues that assessment is adequate enough to allay public fears and that labelling of GM
foods should be voluntary.
H. Park'n'Shop and Wellcome allow distribution of the GM newsletter, but a
spokeswoman said this did not necessarily imply active approval of GM foods, adding
they had previously helped the government deliver a series of education leaflets, posters

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and information on SARS and dengue fever. "Our policy on GM food is neutral" she said.

PART 4

Read the following text for questions 21-29

Why are Americans so angry?

Americans are generally known for having a positive outlook on life, but with the
countdown for November's presidential election now well underway, polls show voters are
angry. This may explain the success of non-mainstream candidates such as Republican
Donald Trump and Democrat Bernie Sanders. But what is fuelling the frustration? A
CNN/ORC poll carried out in December 2015 suggests 69% of Americans are either "very
angry" or "somewhat angry" about "the way things are going" in the US. And the same
proportion - 69% - are angry because the political system "seems to only be working for
the insiders with money and power, like those on Wall Street or in Washington,"
according to an NBC/Wall Street Journal poll from November. Many people are not only
angry, they are angrier than they were a year ago, according to an NBC/Esquire survey last
month - particularly Republicans (61%), somewhat white people (54%), but also 42% of
Democrats, 43% of Latinos and 33% of African Americans.
Candidates have sensed the mood and are adopting the rhetoric. Donald Trump, who has
arguably tapped into voters' frustration better than any other candidate, says he is "very,
very angry" and will "gladly accept the mantle of anger" while rival Republican Ben
Carson says he has encountered "many Americans who are discouraged and angry as they
watch the American dream slipping away". Democratic presidential hopeful Bernie
Sanders says: "I am angry and millions of Americans are angry," while Hillary Clinton
says she "understands why people get angry". Here are five reasons why some voters feel
the American dream is in tatters.
1. Economy
"The failure of the economy to deliver real progress to middle-class and working-class
Americans over the past 15 years is the most fundamental source of public anger and
disaffection in the US," says William Galston, an expert in governance studies at the
Brookings Institution think tank. Although the country may have recovered from the
recession - economic output has rebounded and unemployment rates have fallen from 10%
in 2009 to 5% in 2015 - Americans are still feeling the pinch in their wallets. Household
incomes have, generally speaking, been stagnant for 15 years. In 2014, the median
household income was $53,657, according to the US Census Bureau - compared with
$57,357 in 2007 and $57,843 in 1999 (adjusted for inflation). There is also a sense that
many jobs are of lower quality and opportunity is dwindling, says Galston. "The search for
explanations can very quickly degenerate into the identification of villains in American
politics. On the left, it is the billionaires, the banks, and Wall Street. On the right it is

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immigrants, other countries taking advantage of us and the international economy - they
are two sides of the same political coin."

2. Immigration
America's demographics are changing - nearly 59 million immigrants have arrived in the
US since 1965, not all of whom entered the country legally. Forty years ago, 84% of the
American population was made up of non-Hispanic white people - by last year the figure
was 62%, according to Pew Research. It projects this trend will continue, and by 2055
non-Hispanic white people will make up less than half the population. Pew expects them
to account for only 46% of the population by 2065. By 2055, more Asians than any other
ethnic group are expected to move to the US.
"It's been an era of huge demographic, racial, cultural, religious and generational change,"
says Paul Taylor, author of The Next America. "While some celebrate these changes,
others deplore them. Some older, whiter voters do not recognize the country they grew up
in.
There is a sense of alien tribes," he says.
The US currently has 11.3 million illegal immigrants. Migrants often become a target of
anger, says Roberto Suro, an immigration expert at the University of Southern California.
"There is a displacement of anxiety and they become the face of larger sources of tensions,
such as terrorism, jobs, and dissatisfaction. We saw that very clearly when Donald Trump
switched from

3. Washington
"When asked if they trust the government, 89% of Republicans and 72% of Democrats say
"only sometimes" or "never", according to Pew Research. Six out of 10 Americans think
the government has too much power, a survey by Gallup suggests, while the government
has been named as the top problem in the US for two years in a row - above issues such as
the economy, jobs, and immigration, according to the organization.
The gridlock on Capitol Hill and the perceived impotence of elected officials has led to
resentment among 20 to 30% of voters, says polling expert Karlyn Bowman, from the
American Enterprise Institute. "People see politicians fighting and things not getting done
- plus the responsibilities of Congress have grown significantly since the 1970s and there
is simply more to criticize. People feel more distant from their government and sour on it,"
she says.
William Galston thinks part of the appeal of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders is down to
frustration with what some see as a failing system. "So on the right, you have someone
who is running as a 'strong man', a Berlusconi and Putin, who will get things done, and on
the left, you have someone who is rejecting incrementalism and calling for a political
revolution," he says.
Ted Cruz, who won the Republican caucuses in Iowa, is also running as an anti-
establishment candidate. "Tonight is a victory for every American who's watched in
dismay as career politicians in Washington in both parties refuse to listen and too often fail
to keep their commitments to the people," he said on Monday night.

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4. America's place in the world
America is used to being seen as a superpower but the number of Americans that think the
US "stands above all other countries in the world" went from 38% in 2012 to 28% in 2014,
Pew Research suggests. Seventy percent of Americans also think the US is losing respect
internationally, according to a 2013 poll by the center.
"For a country that is used to being on top of the world, the last 15 years haven't been great
in terms of foreign policy. There's a feeling of having been at war since 9/11 that's never
really gone away, a sense America doesn't know what it wants and that things aren't going
our way," says Roberto Suro. The rise of China, the failure to defeat the Taliban, and the
slow progress in the fight against the so-called Islamic State group have contributed to the
anxiety.
Americans are also more afraid of the prospect of terrorist attacks than at any time since
9/11, according to a New York Times/CBS poll. The American reaction to the San
Bernardino shooting was different to the French reaction to the Paris attacks, says Galston.
"Whereas the French rallied around the government, Americans rallied against it. There is
an impression that the US government is failing in its most basic obligation to keep
country and people safe."
5. Divided nation
Democrats and Republicans have become more ideologically polarised than ever. The
typical (median), Republican is now more conservative in his or her core social, economic,
and political views than 94% of Democrats, compared with 70% in 1994, according to
Pew Research. The median Democrat, meanwhile, is more liberal than 92% of
Republicans, up from 64%.
The study also found that the share of Americans with a highly negative view of the
opposing party has doubled and that the animosity is so deep, many would be unhappy if a
close relative married someone of a different political persuasion.
This polarisation makes reaching common ground on big issues such as immigration,
healthcare, and gun control more complicated. The deadlock is, in turn, angering another
part of the electorate. "Despite this rise in polarisation in America, a large mass in the
middle is pragmatic. They aren't totally disengaged, they don't want to see Washington
gridlocked, but they roll their eyes at the nature of this discourse," says Paul Taylor. This
group includes a lot of young people and tends to eschew party labels. "If they voted," he
says, "they could play an important part of the election."

Questions 21-29: Do the following statements agree with the information given in the
Reading passage.

True: if the statement agrees with the information

False: if the statement contradicts the information
No Information: if there is no information on this

21.The Congress has more responsibilities now than in 1970s.

A) True B) False C) No Information

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22.William Galston believes that the appeal of Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders is
growing bigger each day.
A) True B) False C) No Information

23.Ted Cruz is running as an anti-establishment candidate.

A) True B) False C) No Information

24.The number of Americans who think that the US "stands above all other countries in
the world" increased by 10% in 2014 compared to 2012.
A) True B) False C) No Information

25.Since 9/11 there's been a feeling of war in America and it's still here.
A) True B) False C) No Information

26.The Americans had the same reaction to the San Bernardino shooting as French to
the Paris attacks.
A) True B) False C) No Information

27.The ideological diversity between the Democrats and the Republicans is stronger
than ever now.
A) True B) False C) No Information

28. There still can be found most of Americans who are against in politically different
marriages
A) True B) False C) No Information

29.The pragmatic mass consists of a lot of young people.

A) True B) False C) No Information

PART 5

Read the passage below and answer Questions 1-7.

The Young Person’s Railcard

A Young Person’s Railcard gives young people the opportunity to purchase discounted rail
tickets across Britain. Just imagine where it could take you – to festivals, to see distant
friends or to London for a weekend break.

Who can apply?

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Absolutely anybody between 16 and 25 can apply. You will need to provide proof that you
are under 26 years of age. For this, only your birth certificate, driving licence, passport or
medical card will be acceptable. Alternatively, if you are a mature student over this age
but in full-time education, you can also apply. In order to prove your eligibility, you will
need to get your headteacher, tutor, or head of department to sign the application form as
well as one of your photos, the latter also needing to be officially stamped. ‘Full-time
education’ is defined as over 15 hours per week for at least 20 weeks a year.
Then go along to any major railway station, rail-appointed travel agent or authorised
student travel office with your completed application form from this leaflet, together with
£28, two passport-sized photos and proof of eligibility.

Using your railcard

You can use it at any time – weekends, Bank Holidays or during the week. But if you
travel before 10 am Monday to Friday (except during July and August) minimum fares
will apply.
For full details of these, please ask at your local station or contact a rail-appointed travel
agent.

Conditions
In cases where a railcard does not bear the user’s signature, it will be treated as invalid.
Neither your railcard nor any tickets bought with it may be used by anybody else. Unless
there are no purchase facilities available at the station where you began your journey, you
will be required to pay the full fare if you are unable to produce a valid ticket for
inspection during a journey.
Reduced rate tickets are not available for first-class travel or for Eurostar links to France
and Belgium. Passengers will be charged the full rate if they want to use these services.

Questions 39-35
Complete the sentences below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the
text for each answer.

Railcard applicants over 25 need to be involved in (30)……………………….. .

For mature, full-time students, one of the photographs submitted must be signed and
(31)……………………….. .
At certain times of the year, there are no (32)………………………. for railcard holders at
any time of day.
If your railcard doesn’t have your (33)……………………….. it will be impossible to use
it for travel.
The benefits of a railcard are not transferable to (34)……………………….. .
If you have no ticket but boarded a train at a station without any
(35)……………………….. you will still be eligible for a discounted ticket.

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