1st PARTIAL ADVANCED LISTENING-READING E-J 2021

You hear a boy and a girl talking about the girl's absence from school. What did she think about the new medical center?

You hear two people talking about an operation. How does the boy feel about the operation?

You hear two people talking about a new pet. What does the girl say about the dog?

A doctor is giving a talk. Why did he become a doctor?

You hear two people talking about catching flu. Who does the boy think he caught the flu from?

In conversation 1. The girl went to the medical center for ____________.

In conversation 2. the boy didn't have to _______________ when he had his operation.

In conversation 3. The dog's previous owners sent her ___________ when they went abroad.

In conversation 4. The speaker has been a doctor for ____________________

In conversation 5. The boy used a _____________________ to prevent infection at the hospital

READING Stress: a modern illness? The twenty-first century seems to have brought with it a whole range of new medical problems. Many of these are related to our increased use of technology. For example, there are now several problems connected with using computers and mobile phones. Certain parts of our body ache because they are overused, like thumbs from too much texting, eyes from peering at small screens repeatedly and our ears from the increased volume of music we listen to on MP3 players and at clubs. (1) ___________________The list goes on and on. However, one of the biggest dangers to health today is not a direct result of technology but it is related to it. That is stress. Stress has always been with us. The feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to control aspects of our lives seems to have been part of the human condition forever. (2)_______________________ One reason for this is that technology has speeded up our lives dramatically. Everything can happen instantly: communication, travel, accessing information and so on. This means that, whereas we used to have thinking time between communications both at work and in our personal lives, today that’s gone. People don’t have enough time to do nothing and sometimes our brains need that. Commuting to work used to be a time to relax and prepare for the day ahead or to wind down after a busy day. Now it’s the opposite. If you’re driving, the rush hour is usually one long traffic jam and if you’re on the train, you’ll probably be on your mobile phone or on your laptop continuing the day’s work. Students don’t escape either. (3) ____________________So, the stress factor can start at an early age. So, how can we best deal with our stressful lives? It is important that we try, as stress causes not only mental problems but physical ones, too. People under a lot of stress can become nervous and moody, and even suffer from severe depression. (4) ________________It can affect our sleeping patterns, and when we don’t get enough sleep that leads to other problems, too. According to the experts, we need to try to cut out some of the things that cause us most stress in our daily lives. (5) _____________________Of course, stress affects different people in different ways, but one answer is to write down a list of things that you find stressful and find ways round them. If you are stressed because you tend to leave revising for tests to the last minute, the answer would be to spread the revision over a longer period. If driving in the rush hour stresses you out, try putting on some calming music to distract you from the situation. If it’s possible, switch off your phone on the train and read a book! We all need time to relax, a time when we can do something we enjoy, such as reading or watching a film. Another excellent way to fight stress is to do some form of exercise. (6)_________________________________ It is inevitable that the pace of life is going to speed up even further, and we shall have to deal with it. But as long as we allocate ourselves some down time, we’ll stay healthy. So, switch off that laptop and chill out. QUESTION 1 CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT BEST COMPLETES BLANK NUMBER 1 A) They are under pressure to take and pass more and more exams. B) It also affects the heart and can cause problems related to blood pressure. C) We are also getting more ear infections because we share headphones.

READING Stress: a modern illness? The twenty-first century seems to have brought with it a whole range of new medical problems. Many of these are related to our increased use of technology. For example, there are now several problems connected with using computers and mobile phones. Certain parts of our body ache because they are overused, like thumbs from too much texting, eyes from peering at small screens repeatedly and our ears from the increased volume of music we listen to on MP3 players and at clubs. (1) ___________________The list goes on and on. However, one of the biggest dangers to health today is not a direct result of technology but it is related to it. That is stress. Stress has always been with us. The feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to control aspects of our lives seems to have been part of the human condition forever. (2)_______________________ One reason for this is that technology has speeded up our lives dramatically. Everything can happen instantly: communication, travel, accessing information and so on. This means that, whereas we used to have thinking time between communications both at work and in our personal lives, today that’s gone. People don’t have enough time to do nothing and sometimes our brains need that. Commuting to work used to be a time to relax and prepare for the day ahead or to wind down after a busy day. Now it’s the opposite. If you’re driving, the rush hour is usually one long traffic jam and if you’re on the train, you’ll probably be on your mobile phone or on your laptop continuing the day’s work. Students don’t escape either. (3) ____________________So, the stress factor can start at an early age. So, how can we best deal with our stressful lives? It is important that we try, as stress causes not only mental problems but physical ones, too. People under a lot of stress can become nervous and moody, and even suffer from severe depression. (4) ________________It can affect our sleeping patterns, and when we don’t get enough sleep that leads to other problems, too. According to the experts, we need to try to cut out some of the things that cause us most stress in our daily lives. (5) _____________________Of course, stress affects different people in different ways, but one answer is to write down a list of things that you find stressful and find ways round them. If you are stressed because you tend to leave revising for tests to the last minute, the answer would be to spread the revision over a longer period. If driving in the rush hour stresses you out, try putting on some calming music to distract you from the situation. If it’s possible, switch off your phone on the train and read a book! We all need time to relax, a time when we can do something we enjoy, such as reading or watching a film. Another excellent way to fight stress is to do some form of exercise. (6)_________________________________ It is inevitable that the pace of life is going to speed up even further, and we shall have to deal with it. But as long as we allocate ourselves some down time, we’ll stay healthy. So, switch off that laptop and chill out. QUESTION 2 CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT BEST COMPLETES BLANK NUMBER 2 A) But experts say that stress levels, and health problems caused by stress, have gone up alarmingly in recent years. B) They are under pressure to take and pass more and more exams. C) Obviously, it is not possible to stop studying for exams or going to work, but we can reduce stress if we approach these things in the right way.

Reading Stress: a modern illness? The twenty-first century seems to have brought with it a whole range of new medical problems. Many of these are related to our increased use of technology. For example, there are now several problems connected with using computers and mobile phones. Certain parts of our body ache because they are overused, like thumbs from too much texting, eyes from peering at small screens repeatedly and our ears from the increased volume of music we listen to on MP3 players and at clubs. (1)________________ The list goes on and on. However, one of the biggest dangers to health today is not a direct result of technology but it is related to it. That is stress. Stress has always been with us. The feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to control aspects of our lives seems to have been part of the human condition forever. (2) ______________One reason for this is that technology has speeded up our lives dramatically. Everything can happen instantly: communication, travel, accessing information and so on. This means that, whereas we used to have thinking time between communications both at work and in our personal lives, today that’s gone. People don’t have enough time to do nothing and sometimes our brains need that. Commuting to work used to be a time to relax and prepare for the day ahead or to wind down after a busy day. Now it’s the opposite. If you’re driving, the rush hour is usually one long traffic jam and if you’re on the train, you’ll probably be on your mobile phone or on your laptop continuing the day’s work. Students don’t escape either. (3) _________________________________So, the stress factor can start at an early age. So, how can we best deal with our stressful lives? It is important that we try, as stress causes not only mental problems but physical ones, too. People under a lot of stress can become nervous and moody, and even suffer from severe depression. (4) ________________________It can affect our sleeping patterns, and when we don’t get enough sleep that leads to other problems, too. According to the experts, we need to try to cut out some of the things that cause us most stress in our daily lives. (5) _________________________Of course, stress affects different people in different ways, but one answer is to write down a list of things that you find stressful and find ways round them. If you are stressed because you tend to leave revising for tests to the last minute, the answer would be to spread the revision over a longer period. If driving in the rush hour stresses you out, try putting on some calming music to distract you from the situation. If it’s possible, switch off your phone on the train and read a book! We all need time to relax, a time when we can do something we enjoy, such as reading or watching a film. Another excellent way to fight stress is to do some form of exercise. (6) _______________________ It is inevitable that the pace of life is going to speed up even further, and we shall have to deal with it. But as long as we allocate ourselves some down time, we’ll stay healthy. So, switch off that laptop and chill out. QUESTION 3. CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT BEST COMPLETES BLANK NUMBER 3 A) Obviously, it is not possible to stop studying for exams or going to work, but we can reduce stress if we approach these things in the right way. B) They are under pressure to take and pass more and more exams. C) But experts say that stress levels, and health problems caused by stress, have gone up alarmingly in recent years.

Reading Stress: a modern illness? The twenty-first century seems to have brought with it a whole range of new medical problems. Many of these are related to our increased use of technology. For example, there are now several problems connected with using computers and mobile phones. Certain parts of our body ache because they are overused, like thumbs from too much texting, eyes from peering at small screens repeatedly and our ears from the increased volume of music we listen to on MP3 players and at clubs. (1)________________ The list goes on and on. However, one of the biggest dangers to health today is not a direct result of technology but it is related to it. That is stress. Stress has always been with us. The feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to control aspects of our lives seems to have been part of the human condition forever. (2) ______________One reason for this is that technology has speeded up our lives dramatically. Everything can happen instantly: communication, travel, accessing information and so on. This means that, whereas we used to have thinking time between communications both at work and in our personal lives, today that’s gone. People don’t have enough time to do nothing and sometimes our brains need that. Commuting to work used to be a time to relax and prepare for the day ahead or to wind down after a busy day. Now it’s the opposite. If you’re driving, the rush hour is usually one long traffic jam and if you’re on the train, you’ll probably be on your mobile phone or on your laptop continuing the day’s work. Students don’t escape either. (3) _________________________________So, the stress factor can start at an early age. So, how can we best deal with our stressful lives? It is important that we try, as stress causes not only mental problems but physical ones, too. People under a lot of stress can become nervous and moody, and even suffer from severe depression. (4) ________________________It can affect our sleeping patterns, and when we don’t get enough sleep that leads to other problems, too. According to the experts, we need to try to cut out some of the things that cause us most stress in our daily lives. (5) _________________________Of course, stress affects different people in different ways, but one answer is to write down a list of things that you find stressful and find ways round them. If you are stressed because you tend to leave revising for tests to the last minute, the answer would be to spread the revision over a longer period. If driving in the rush hour stresses you out, try putting on some calming music to distract you from the situation. If it’s possible, switch off your phone on the train and read a book! We all need time to relax, a time when we can do something we enjoy, such as reading or watching a film. Another excellent way to fight stress is to do some form of exercise. (6) _______________________ It is inevitable that the pace of life is going to speed up even further, and we shall have to deal with it. But as long as we allocate ourselves some down time, we’ll stay healthy. So, switch off that laptop and chill out. QUESTION 4. CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT BEST COMPLETES BLANK NUMBER 4 E) We are also getting more ear infections because we share headphones. F) This has the advantage of improving our general fitness as well so try to fit in some sport or gym time. G) It also affects the heart and can cause problems related to blood pressure.

Reading Stress: a modern illness? The twenty-first century seems to have brought with it a whole range of new medical problems. Many of these are related to our increased use of technology. For example, there are now several problems connected with using computers and mobile phones. Certain parts of our body ache because they are overused, like thumbs from too much texting, eyes from peering at small screens repeatedly and our ears from the increased volume of music we listen to on MP3 players and at clubs. (1)________________ The list goes on and on. However, one of the biggest dangers to health today is not a direct result of technology but it is related to it. That is stress. Stress has always been with us. The feeling of being overwhelmed and unable to control aspects of our lives seems to have been part of the human condition forever. (2) ______________One reason for this is that technology has speeded up our lives dramatically. Everything can happen instantly: communication, travel, accessing information and so on. This means that, whereas we used to have thinking time between communications both at work and in our personal lives, today that’s gone. People don’t have enough time to do nothing and sometimes our brains need that. Commuting to work used to be a time to relax and prepare for the day ahead or to wind down after a busy day. Now it’s the opposite. If you’re driving, the rush hour is usually one long traffic jam and if you’re on the train, you’ll probably be on your mobile phone or on your laptop continuing the day’s work. Students don’t escape either. (3) _________________________________So, the stress factor can start at an early age. So, how can we best deal with our stressful lives? It is important that we try, as stress causes not only mental problems but physical ones, too. People under a lot of stress can become nervous and moody, and even suffer from severe depression. (4) ________________________It can affect our sleeping patterns, and when we don’t get enough sleep that leads to other problems, too. According to the experts, we need to try to cut out some of the things that cause us most stress in our daily lives. (5) _________________________Of course, stress affects different people in different ways, but one answer is to write down a list of things that you find stressful and find ways round them. If you are stressed because you tend to leave revising for tests to the last minute, the answer would be to spread the revision over a longer period. If driving in the rush hour stresses you out, try putting on some calming music to distract you from the situation. If it’s possible, switch off your phone on the train and read a book! We all need time to relax, a time when we can do something we enjoy, such as reading or watching a film. Another excellent way to fight stress is to do some form of exercise. (6) _______________________ It is inevitable that the pace of life is going to speed up even further, and we shall have to deal with it. But as long as we allocate ourselves some down time, we’ll stay healthy. So, switch off that laptop and chill out. QUESTION 5. CHOOSE THE SENTENCE THAT BEST COMPLETES BLANK NUMBER 5 A) Obviously, it is not possible to stop studying for exams or going to work, but we can reduce stress if we approach these things in the right way. B) They are under pressure to take and pass more and more exams. C) But experts say that stress levels, and health problems caused by stress, have gone up alarmingly in recent years.