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Unit 2: The Path to Success
2. Experiencing the exam (.)
Examiner The presentation will be in 3 parts. Before
each section you will be asked a question,
While listening, take notes which will help you
answer the question. After each section you
will hear the question again and then you will
have 2 minutes to write each answer. Each
uestion is worth 3 marks and seeks 3 pieces of
information. The recording will only be played
‘once. Write your notes below, but remember to
copy your answers onto the separate Answer
Sheet
Question 1: What were the three occasions on
‘which Maria used her dictionary in the Reading
Test?
Maria The first test of the exam was reading. Here
there were three tasks: paragraph headings ~
finding headings for six pieces of connected
text and then a long text from which had
to ind pieces of information and note them
down. Finally, there were two reading texts,
each with three multiple-choice questions.
could use my dictionary but I didrit use it too
often ~ in fact only three times to check words.
‘There was one word in one of the paragraph
headings. The second was to check something
in one of the questions. | also needed the
dictionary to check the meaning of one of the
‘options in the multiple-choice reading, That
wasall
Examiner Question 1: What were the three occasions on
Which Maria used her dictionary in the Reading
Test?
TWO MINUTE PAUSE
Examiner Question 2: Which three writing tasks did Maria
do, or consider doing, and why?
Maria Thernext test was writing, lar always a little
afraid of the writing and my frst problem
was choosing the right question for me. My
first task was the transactional writing task,
which involved writing a 200-word letter
‘of complaint. | had no choice; the task was
compulsory. then had a choice from three
‘tasks for the discursive writing, for which l also
had to write a 200-word piece. The first option
was an article about a defective building in my
town. seriously thought about choosing this
‘one as | know such a building, The second was
an online comment about the local arts centre,
I don't know anything about that, sol didn't
‘consider it. | finally opted for the last option: an
essay about love lasting for ever. Everybody is,
interested in love.
Examiner Question 2: Which three writing tasks did Maria
do, or consider doing, and why?
TWO MINUTE PAUSE
Examiner Question 3: Which three things made Maria
nervous in the Speaking Test?
Maria After the writing test it was time for
listening, There were three tasks fist, short
conversations in which | had to link four
short conversations to two separate lists of
descriptors. After that, heard a long note-
taking text and had to find three pieces of
information to answer each of the three
questions, and finally there was a short extract
from a radio programme followed by eight
‘multiple-choice questions, The recordings were
‘well-made and | had no problem with them,
Finally, there was the speaking test. | was
worried because | have always felt that
speaking is my weakest skill n English. We
had to hang around a bit but at last my time
arrived to go into the preparation toom. | had
ten minutes to prepare a presentation topic:
there were two alternatives on the paper.
‘Outside the examination room, | started to fee!
frightened, but when I finally went inside the
two examiners were realy nice and friendly,| did the test with another git. didr’t know
her and that worried me. For the first minute
(150 had to talk to her to find out things that
we had in common. She was a nice person so
needn't have worried. Then we both gave our
presentations and after each one we had to
start a discussion with our partner about the
topic. And, finally, we were given four pictures
and had to recommend one as the cover fora
book. And then the exam was over.
| suppose, looking back on it it wasn't that bad
really.
Examiner Question 3: Which three things made Maria
nervous in the speaking Test?
TWO MINUTE PAUSE
Examiner Thatis the end ofthe test.
Unit 8: Holiday Accomodation
2. Difficulties and Distractions
&
Conversation one aa
Konrad Well on a positive note we got home without
personal injury at least.
Hold your horses, Konrad. You might have
saved me from toppling over the balcony after
my tenth cocktail, but you remember what
happened on the Thursday night.
Yes, on our way back from the Black Satin Night
‘Club we made an unscheduled detour around
some unknown parts ofthe town.
Yes, we did't have a faintest idea where we
were. Some idiot decided to leave his car across
the pavement.
Yes, and you walked into the mud-guard and
wenta tumble
Yes | went flying and badly grazed my knees.
Louise
Konrad
Louise
Konrad
Louise
3. Writing a short conversations task
* on
Oh, this one looks interesting! like the name
= Giles. Nice short haircut. What does he do?
hope he's not another butcher.
No, no, he's involved in soccer; | think he
mentioned it was actually a second division
team, He won't be short of money.
How about his interests? Gardening...
interesting, music, travel... sounds OK really
Going out to restaurants?! I'm quite old
fashioned, | like to be cooked for. bet he can't!
Assistant Probably not, but he is good looking,
Cathy
Assistant
Cathy
'» Exam Practice Task (,.)
Conversation one aa
Carla Why don’t we book suite: they have a special
ursery for Ben, we could have breakfast in bed,
chill out by the swimming pool, get a sun tan,
Yes, sipping our favourite cocktails. We can get
whatever we want whenever we want. That would
be simply lovely, Just like the holiday we are
looking for.
Itsounds like a dream holiday! It certainly has
‘more pros than cons. However, | think the price is,
a bit steep. We will enjoy the services but nothing
else.
James
Cala
Conversation two
Carla ve found something extremely cheap. The
intemet isa blessing, Excellent location, two
minutes walk from the beach, in a beautiful
house, with French windows and a huge balcony.
Whata view!
And there is alock up garage and gate access
with remote control, so you don't have to get out
‘and open the gate every single time we return to
the house.
| wonder why it’s so cheap. Oh, see, We get only
breakfast. expect there would be too many
people, just popping for one night maybe straight
off the main road that almost runs through the
place, | wouldn't like it, we would have no peace
atall and would have to listen to other people's
arguments and sily chatter. I don't want that!!
James
aria
Conversation three
James Let's see ifwe can still find something. | reckon
you don’t want to spend your holiday with a
bunch of backpackers who party all night in the
centre of the city.
Itsnot the party noise which bothers me. 'm not
going on holiday to see awful buildings and drive
an hour to see a tree. Have you completely lost
your mind? Not to mention all te pollution. For
me that would be the worst nightmare possible!
Well let’ scrap that idea then.
Carla
JamesConversation four
James We have to make up our mind. Why don't we go.
backpacking, take our tent? One of us can carry
Ben. I think that would be possible.
Carla You're completely mad! Can you imagine me with,
so many people, with no bathtub, room service,
swimming poo! or restaurant...... queuing for the
toilet? That's not a good idea, to say the least!
James give up. think we should just stay at home. bea
inerviewer
Unit 9: A Quick Snooze CG)
OA OeMann
1. Note Taking
®. (ii)
Interviewer Well, on today's programme our speaker
today is Dr Ben Mann from the National Sleep
Institute, Welcome, Dr Mann,
DrMann Thank you, and hello everybody. Wel, sleep
{sa subject that we are all interested in. You
should wake up refreshed in the morning
without the use of an alarm ciock and feel
‘energetic all day. Iffor some reasons you
don't, you may find some good tips in my talk
this morning.
What a lot of people don't take on board is
that sleep is as important as food and ar.
‘Quantity and quality are very important.
‘Most people need between 7.5 to 8.5 hours
of uninterrupted sleep. Ifyou want to press
the snooze alarm in the morning, the truth
is you are mot getting the sleep you need.
This could be due to not enough time in bed,
external disturbances, ora sleep disorder. You
should go to a sleep clinic and find out.
My fist piece of advice isto tell you to keep
regular hours. Try to go to bed at the same
time and get up at the same time every
day, Getting up at the some time is most
important. Getting bright light, ike the sun,
when you get up will aso help. Try to go to
bed only when you are sleepy. Bright light
in the morning at a reguiar time should help
you feel sleepy at the same time every night.
Need I ell you to stay away from stimulants
like caffeine? This willhelp you get deep
sleep which is most refreshing, If you take
any caffeine, take itn the morning, Avoid
all stimulants in the evening, including
chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and caffeinated
teas. They will all delay yoursleep,
Now lets turn to your bed, Use the bed just
for sleeping. Avoid watching TV, using laptop
computers, or reading in bed. Bright light
from these activities may inhibit sleep. fit
helps to read before sleep, make sure you use
a very smail wattage bulb to read. A 15-watt
bulb should be enough.
6
4
Now Doctor Mann, you were talking about
the relationship between light and sleep.
Yes, that’s right. You should think about light
more generally. Avoid bright light around the
house before bed. Using dimmer switches in
living rooms and bathtooms before bed can
be helpful, But don't forget to switch your
dimmer switches to maximum brightness for
‘morning routines. That's important too.
Looking at stress and exercise now. It's silly
to get stressed if you feel you are not getting
‘enough sleep. It will just make matters worse.
Just recognise the fact that you will sleep
eventually. Avoid exercise near bedtime; it
doesn't help. In fact don't exercise for at least
three hours before bed.
Don't go to bed hungry. You should havea
light snack, and avoid a heavy meal before
bed, Bedtime routines are helpful for good
sleep.
(One thing to dos to avoid looking at the
clock ifyou wake up in the middle of the
night. It can cause anxiety and doesn't help,
But ifyou can't get to sleep for over thirty
‘minutes, get out of bed and do something
boring in dim light till you are sleepy.
Don't overlook the obvious things. Keep
your bedroom at a comfortable temperature,
and if you have problems with noise in
your bedroom you can usea white noise
generator. A fan will do the trick.
| should now consider that old chestnut of
alcohol. You should know that the "night cap
has price. Alcohol may indeed help you to
get to sleep bur it will cause you to wake up
throughout the night. You may not notice it
Sometimes people snore only ifthey have
hhad some aleohol or may snore more loudly
if they already snore,‘Now, finally, lets turn to that contentious
issue of snoring. Ifyou have a sleeping
partner, ask whether he or she notices
any snoring, leg movements or pauses in
breathing. Note this information and consult
a doctor. You may have a sleep disorder
(or you may just need to increase your
awareness about your own sleeping habits,
Remember - and I can't emphasise this more
strongly - if you have any concems see your
doctor.
Interviewer Thankyou, Or Mann.
Bao Interviewer
Interviewer Dr Mann, what is restless legs syndrome?
DrMann_ Insimple terms its discomfort in the legs,
which can only be relieved by moving the
{egs - or stimulating the legs in some other interviewer
way. The feeling is difficult to describe;itisa
kind of tickling or pricking sensation. indies
Ww aa
Interviewer Dr Mann, can you tell us about your Restless
Legs Centre?
DrMann Yes, the current centre opened in 1972
and by the 1990s was recognised as one
of the top 5 centres having seen over 3500
patients. The numberof patients has been
growing by over 68 per cent per year
Females dominate among patients by a ratio.
of 3:4, though in the last year the proportion
cof male patients has grown, Our budget
hras increased by 12849 the ast decade.
‘This year we introduced a helpline on the
following number 02354 67832.
Interviewer Thank you, Dr. Mann.
Interviewer
ices tases CG)
Interviewer Now, Andreo, why can't you sleep at night?
Andreo—_t’sutterly terrible you know. live in a smell
fiat and have neighbours all around me;
above me, below me and on both sides. The
people above are the worst. The guy who
lives there is the leader of a rock band and
they hold their band practice three nights a
week, The worst thing is the practice goes
Con till about two in the morning,
4. Disregarding Irrelevant Details
Insummer my flat is extremely hot and
| need the windows open. There always
seem to be people shouting on the street,
Yesterday there was a drunken fight outside;
but just as | was getting used toit| heard
the sirens of police cars ariving.
And there's one more thing, The heating
system in winter makes such a noise. All
the pipes seem to rattle at about five in the
‘morning, Then at about half past ive my
neighbour wakes up with a radio-alarm
clock and putsift on full volume. Its terrible
living there.
Thank you, Andreo.
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,
Now, Andreo, what do you do about not
being able to sleep?
I've tried praying but that doesn't help at al.
‘The most successful thing I've done to date
is to invest in a pair of ear plugs. While they
reduce the level of noise it doesn't obliterate
itcompletely.
‘Complaining is a complete waste of time.
The fellow upstairs just laughs at me and
the other neighbours don't seem to mind.
the noise. Taking sleeping pills does work
though. feel so drowsy after those that | go,
tosleep quite quickly despite the noise. But
that’s no long term solution.
‘The bedroom is the nosiest ofall so its
better if Isleep in my living room, ve
also considered killing the man upstairs
‘on a couple of occasions. That would be
really successful but would bring me other
problems,
Thankyou, Andreo.5. Exam Practice Task
Examiner The speech will be in three parts. Before
each part you will be asked a question. While
listening take notes which will help you answer
the question, After each part you will hear
the question again; and you will have two
minutes to write each answer. Each question
is worth three marks and seeks three pieces of
information. The recording will only be played
‘once. Write your notes here, but remember to
copy your answers onto the Answer Sheet.
Which three reasons does the speaker provide
for sleeping in the afternoon?
Welcome! and, given that itis eleven in the
‘morning, fm going to assume you are not about
to drop off -not yet, anyway!
I'm sure you will agree that itis important for a
chap approaching his middle years to maintain
his zest for life by acquiting a new interest.
Binge-watching lots of TV series is an ever-
popular option, but tends to go down badly
with one's wife. Gof even more so. For those
‘who really wish to irritate their loved ones,
shopping for expensive gadgets can be far more
effective.
Woodwork requires dexterity, and the appeal
of German lessons fades very fast. Personally
prefer to sleep. I think that its the best hobby
for a middle-aged man. Not the early nights
.f childhood or the long lie-ins of youth but a
siesta after lunch. For someone destroyed by
‘work, parenthood and a changing metabolism
itwill sure make a big difference. Also it reduces
the risk of death from heart disease, as Ive
heard.
Ithas taken time to aise the courage to tell
you this. Afternoon-nappers are ruthlessly
Persecuted in Britain. Although most of us
have been exposed on summer holidays to
the enlightened views of southern Europe,
British prejudice on the subject has, if anything,
hardened. But | don't mind. Napping boosts my
energy, so I'l keep to it no matter what others
say,
Examiner. Which three reasons does the speaker provide
for sleeping in the afternoon?
(two minute pause for writing)
Give three instances of napping for staff being
officially introduced by employers in Britain and
the United States.
Speaker
Exeminer
GQ) Speaker
1
4
Examiner
Examiner
Over the past 20 oF 30 years, open-plan offices
have made a quiet catnap at the desk far more
dificult. And a more ferocious work ethic has |
‘made it more dangerous too. Yet everyone
knows how hard itis to achieve anything in
the hour after lunch. Employees who accept
this, and deal with it, return to their jobs re-
energised,
‘And im not the only one. Even the academics
agree: professors of psychology at Boston
and Cornell Universities claim that napping
Is part of being a productive worker, and that
if we operated machinery the way we treat
‘our body, we would be accused of reckless
endangerment. And enlightened American
firms have taken their advice. The train operator
Conraltactually instructs its freight-yard workers
when to break off and sleep. An important
‘medical company has also realised the benefits
‘ofa snooze and have set aside nap rooms,
providing pillows and blankets.
Bitish attitudes, however, remain primeval
Our workplaces usually have less space than
‘American ones. But since fewer people drive
there, the option of slipping off to the car park
for 40 winks is less widely available. Some are
believed to aim for the loo and rest their heads
on the toilet paper. Who dares admit it?
However, there are some good examples,
too. An office building in London has been
equipped with a nap room where office workers
for a nominal fee per half an hour can get a
napping space. No wonder employees find it a
brilliant idea.
Yet the problems caused by sleep deprivation
are worsening. Motorway signs tell us
“Tiredness can kill- take a break’ Stil, drivers
urge themselves onwards. That really is reckless
endangerment: a third of accidents on the M40
near Oxford have been attributed to drivers
dozing off, especially nthe afternoon.
Give three instances of napping for staff being
officially Introduced by employers in Britain and
the United States.
(two minute pause for writing)
What three pieces of advice does the speaker
‘ive for the best way to have an afternoon nap?‘Sometimes, people respond to my passionate
advocacy of napping by saying that they have
tried itand end up feeling worse. That's just bad
technique. | can't explain the science here, but it
seems to me that lunchtime fatigue is different
from whole-body night-time tiredness: itis a
tiredness of the eyes. And the right response is a
different kind of sleep.
First, @ nap should be just that. Hatf-an-hour is
far 60 long, Ten to fifteen minutes is perfect -
but. in extremis, | have found that even a micro-
sleep of a few seconds can be refreshing.
‘Second, you should not recreate night-time
conditions. Deep sleep is not the idea. The
room should not be too dark. Don’t stretch
‘out full-length even if that option is available.
Ifyou lifestyle allows you to go to bed, then
prop yourself up with pillows and temain facing
forward, Use an alarm clock f you'te worried. A
‘ar seat rolled back to 45 degrees is actually a
near-ideal angle. My own great ambition is an
office big enough to contain a chaise longue.
And third, you shouldn't fee! guilty. Napping is
‘The first picture seems a bit ambiguous to me, In
terms of relating to war.
| know what you mean. It could be any sort offre or
explosion.
Maybe just crop fire, even... although in this context,
assume it’s a bomb explosion.
So... picture 2. This seems more relevant to the task
There'sa definite theme to the picture - with the
cannon and the soldier
‘agree... t looks like something you'd see on the
news these days. Pretty bleak.
Asis the third picture
Yes... very provocative. Images of people are always
sad.
You have a good point there. The fourth picture is
provocative too, but in a different way. You know
the helicopter has just bombed something in the
background.
It could even be one of those houses. This one and
number 3 really say something to me about war today.
I'm with you on that one!
Although fd be tempted to include an image of
Saddam Hussein or someone like that.
Hmmm... m not so sure. That's very specific, and
thisis about warin general. ~
Maybe a picture of a newscaster in a war zone then?
That's a good idea. Definitely up-to-date as well!
| still think that of these 4 images, pictures 3 and 4 are
the most appropriate for this book
Totally. And! like your newscaster ilea too.Unit 14: The wonders of memory
i 19,
4. Listen and complete the grammatical 4
structures
Your mind works alot lke a computer. Your brain puts
information it judges to be important into ‘files: When you
remember something, you pull upa fle. Memory doesn't
always work perfectly. As people grow older, it may take
longer to retrieve those files. Some older people joke about
having a'senior momer
It’s normal to forget things once in awhile. We've all,
forgotten a name, where we put our keys, orif we locked,
the front door. Older people who forget things more often
than others their age may have mild cognitive impairment,
Forgetting how to use the telephone or find your way home
may be signs of a more serious problem. These include
Alzheimer's disease or other types of dementia, stroke,
depression, head injuries, thyroid problems, or reactions to
certain medicines. if you're worried about your forgetfulness,
see your doctor,r Materials for Pair and Groupwork a
Materials for Pair and Groupwork
Unit 1: Starting Out
3. What's “European” about the Euroexam Level C1?
a.
Read the following text about the view of the Council of Europe Framework on language leaming,
Document A
i fides an i and leaming’: How does this
“The Council of Europe Framework provides an action-oriented view of language use and les es this
rae te teciona views? Well the Framework consdets hat language isnot just information fo Keep
aires roxher words its nat enough to just know about verb tenses, vocabulary, tc The Framework views 150 nd
learners of language primarily as members of society who have TASKS that they need to achieve in particular places,
contexts, with particular people, etc.
‘Through a discussion in your group answer the following questions:
In what way do you think this view is new compared with more traditional views on language learning?
‘¢ How do you think this view has changed or might change language learning and testing?
Unit 8: Holiday Accommodation
‘1. Holiday Places
a.
Listen toyour partner and draw the picture he or she is describing. Describe your picture for him/her to draw.Unit 9: A Quick Snooze - Activity Sheet A
2. Reading and Notes
Read the instructions for this task to the others in the group.
'» You will hear a short text about non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder.
‘8 Before hearing the text you will hear a question, which | will read once.
You will then hear the text, which | will read only once.
‘Take notes while read the text.
‘© After reading the text | will ead the question, again once.
Question: V/hat kind of symptoms do sufferers of non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder have?
Question: What kind of symptoms do sufferers of non-24 hour sleep-wake disorder have?Unit 12: In My Opinion
"Spicing up" a presentation
( Povertyis increasing afl over the world
povertyis the condition of having insufficient resources or income. nits most extreme form, poverty isa lack of basic
furan needs such as adequate and nutritious food, clothing, housing, clean water, and health services. Extreme
poverty can cause terrible suffering and death, and even modest levels of poverty can prevent people from re3tsn
porny of their desires, The world's poorest people—many of whom live in developing areas of Aica, Asie, and Hatin
‘America struggle dally for food, shelter, and other necessities. They often suffer from severe malnutrivon, epidemic
a iceace outbreaks, famine, and war. In wealthier countries — such as the United States, Canada, Japan, and those in|
reste Europe-the effects of poverty may include poor nutrition, mental iliness, drug dependence; cme, and high
rates of disease. }
x = =
Pollution affects us all
pollution is the contamination of the Earth's environment with materials that interfere with human heath, the quality
erie, oF the natural functioning of ecosystems {living organisms and their physical surroundings). Although some |
| crvitcimental pollution is 2 result of natural causes such as volcanic eruptions, mostis caused by human activities.)
| There are two main categories of polluting materials, or pollutants:
| siodegradable pollutants are materials, such as sewage, that rapidly decompose by natural processes These polvtants |
| become 2 problem when added to the environment faster than they can decompose. Nondegradable pelutants are
raters thet either do not decompose or decompose slowly in the natural environment. Once contamination occurs,
itis dificult or impossible to remove these pollutants from the environment.
x"A" Material
Unit 13: Jaw Jaw
9. Practice Exam Task
War
You have been asked to recommend photographs for the front caver of a book of poetty called "The Modem Faces of War!
Look at the pictures below:
First, look at each picture one by one and talk about which aspect of war itillustrates and how representative you think itis,
Then, think of other images you could include as well.
Finally, try to decide which images would be the most appropriate and why.Unit 1: Starting Out
What's “European” about the Euroexam Level C1?
The levels in the Framework are defined by the so-called "CAN DO” statements. Here are some which refer to C1, operational
proficiency, level
Document B.
Candidates at Euroexam Level Cl.
can write an essay or report, passing on information er giving reasons.
‘can understand most TV or radio news and current affairs programmes.
‘can scan quickly through long and complex texts, locating relevant details
8 can negotiate a solution toa dispute.
{can take an active part in informal discussion, putting points of view clearly.
ican produce andiinka logical sequence of ideas in ther writing effectively, not merely formulate single
illocutionary utterances.
\
Through a discussion in your group answer the following questions:
« In what ways is this method of defining a language level different from a more traditional ievel description?
‘4 Which of the above CAN DO statements cover the areas you personally might need to focus on in English?
Unit 8: Holiday Accommodation
Holiday Places
Listen to your partner and draw the picture he or she is describing, Describe your picture for him/her to draw.Unit 9: A Quick Snooze
Reading and Notes
Read the instructions for this task to the others in the group,
@ You will heara short text about night terror.
+ Before hearing the text you will hear a question, which | will read once.
‘© You will hen hear the text, which l will read only once,
# Take notes while | read the text.
@ After reading the text | will read the question again once.
‘Question: What steps can be taken fo deal with the problem of night terror?
Atypical night terror episode usually occursin the first hour of sleep. The subject sits up in bed and screams, apparently
‘awake but confused, disoriented, and unresponsive to stimuli. Although the person seems to be awake, he or she is
‘pot aveare of any surrounding presence and usually does not talk, The person may thrash around in bed and does not
respond to comforting by others. A person's heart rate can escalate during the terror, along with sweating and heavy
| breathing,
‘Most episodes last only a few minutes, but up to three hours can elapse before the person relaxes and returns tonormal
Sleep, Incidents of night terror can occur every night ifthe sufferer does not eat a proper diet, get the appropriate
mount of sleep, is experiencing stressful events in their life. Adult night terrors are often trauma-based rather than
(genetic, chronic, and often respond to treatment in the form of psychotherapy and antidepressant medication. Since
night terrors are most commonly triggered by being overtred, sometimes no treatment is necessary except for 2
bertime schedule that ensures proper sleep: If the night terrors are more frequent, however, it has been suggested
thatthe sufferer should be awakened from sleep just before the time when the terrors occur most to interrupt the sleep
‘ole. In some cases, adoctormay prescribe medical cannabis to help alleviate stress and help relax the patient.
‘Question: What steps can be taken to deal with the problem of night terror?Unit 12: In My Opinion
"Spicing up" a presentation
Mass extinction
Cour planet is now inthe midst ofits sixth mass extinction of plants and animals in the past half-billion years. We're
currently experiencing the worst spate ofspecies die-ofs since thelossof the dinosaurs 65 million yearsago. Extinction
fraturel phenomenon, it occurs ata natural background” rate of about one to five species Per Year But scientists
tatimate we're now losing species at 1,000 to 10,000 times the background rate.
Unite past mass extinctions, caused by events like asteroid strikes, and natural climats shifts, the current crisis is
are envely caused by human. n fact 99 percent of currently threatened species are 2 is from human activites,
primarly these driving habitat loss introduction of exotic species, and global warming: Because the rate of change in
vurbiosphereis increasing, and because every species'extinction potentially leads 10 the extinction of others bound to
hat spevis ina complex ecological web, numbers of extinctions are likely to snowballin the coming decades.
Growth in counterfeit goods
‘The global economic value of counterfeiting and pracy could reach $2.3 tillon by 2022 Research claims that the wider
Treat investment and criminal enforcement costs could take the total to $4.2 tlion leaving at risk about 5.4 million
"Jegitimate jobs”
Analysts say that while counterfeiting and fraud have been @ part of commercial life, the quickening pace of fake
products has.come with the globalization of business asthe global market place makes & ‘easier than ever for criminals
to sell fake goods.
‘Arecent report bythe UN, Office on Drugs and Crime says“counterfeit goods and fraudulent medicines pose a serious
tisk to public health and safety’ The goods range from automotive supplies, 19 chemicals and pesticides, consumer
a ctronien electrical components food, drink nd agricultural products While deaths and sickness have been reported
from key foods such as baby milk powder in Asia, Uhe fll human tll as result of fe ‘mechanical, food and medicines
is unclear,Unit 13: Jaw Jaw
Practice Exam Task
Protest
You have been asked to recommend photographs for the front cover of a book of poetry called Public protest: Look atthe pictures
below:
Look at the pictures below:
‘about which aspect of protest itillustrates and how representative you think its
First, look at each picture one by one and t
Then, think of other images you could include as well
Finally, try to decide which images would be the most appropriate and why.