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Listen to the speakers. For questions 1 -6 choose the correct answer A, B or C.

4 Why is Bob asking Ann for her notes?

5 What does the hotel gym offer?

6 In India a person can be put into prison if he/she ........

Listen to the text. For the statements below choose T if the statement is true according to the text or F if it is false.

7 Gabi Mann has been collecting her treasures for 8 years.

8 Gabi made friends with the crows by chance.

9 In 2013, Gabi decided to feed dogs as well as crows.

10 A pearl heart is the most expensive item in Gabi's collection

11 Gabi has had problems because of the crows.

Listen to the speaker. For statements 12-16 choose the correct answer A, B or C.

12 To communicate with baby cranes scientists at the International Crane

Foundation_________.

13 What do biologist Tom Reimchen and his students study?

14 What did biologist Joel Berger of the Wildlife Conservation Society discover about moose?

15 What does the speaker say about emperor penguins?

16 How did the researchers manage to collect river water samples?

Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 17-21. There are three choices you do not need to use.

5 Ways to stop being lazy!

"I'm going to take a lazy day today." Okay, there's nothing wrong with this. It's called a day off, and it's a magical thing. But when every day is a "lazy day," there's a problem. Here are 5 ways to stop being lazy and become more productive!

17 _________

Are you burned out from working 27 hours a day, 9 days a week for as long as you can remember? This is a signal that you need a rest or a change. Human beings are not supposed to work all the time. Maybe you feel upset or are afraid to fail at the task, or you just don't want to do the task; these are problems with separate solutions. Finding out the root cause of your laziness can help you make the changes you need to make in order to be a more effective and energetic person.

18

People work more efficiently when they have a little rest time. Working in short, focused bursts is far more effective than trying to get through the task all at once. Not only will you be happier with the end product, but you'll feel better and more energized after completing it.

19

When possible, work smarter instead of harder. If you can find a better way to do the task, you're more likely to enjoy it because you're not simply performing the task like a robot, but rather, using your creativity and imagination to their best effect. This will make you feel better about the job and you'll probably enjoy it more, too.

20

Sometimes, we just need a little extra backup. There's nothing wrong with asking for help from a more motivated colleague, friend, or family member. This is a useful way to get you up and moving, because they will motivate you to do the task. At the same time, you may be doing them a favour by motivating them to work harder. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone!

21

Sometimes there's just no getting around it. All the good advice and wishes in the world won't make the job look any better. In these cases, you need to remember you're an intelligent, mature member of the Homo Sapiens, and then get down to work. While it may not be fun at the time, you can look back on the task you did later and say, "Yeah. I did that." You shouldn't have to force yourself out of bed every morning (this is a warning sign of depression that you should NOT Ignore), but every once in a while, we need to force ourselves to do something we just don't want to do. Believe it or not, you'll be proud of yourself once the task is done.

Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 17-21. There are three choices you do not need to use.

5 Ways to stop being lazy!

"I'm going to take a lazy day today." Okay, there's nothing wrong with this. It's called a day off, and it's a magical thing. But when every day is a "lazy day," there's a problem. Here are 5 ways to stop being lazy and become more productive!

17

Are you burned out from working 27 hours a day, 9 days a week for as long as you can remember? This is a signal that you need a rest or a change. Human beings are not supposed to work all the time. Maybe you feel upset or are afraid to fail at the task, or you just don't want to do the task; these are problems with separate solutions. Finding out the root cause of your laziness can help you make the changes you need to make in order to be a more effective and energetic person.

18 _________

People work more efficiently when they have a little rest time. Working in short, focused bursts is far more effective than trying to get through the task all at once. Not only will you be happier with the end product, but you'll feel better and more energized after completing it.

19

When possible, work smarter instead of harder. If you can find a better way to do the task, you're more likely to enjoy it because you're not simply performing the task like a robot, but rather, using your creativity and imagination to their best effect. This will make you feel better about the job and you'll probably enjoy it more, too.

20

Sometimes, we just need a little extra backup. There's nothing wrong with asking for help from a more motivated colleague, friend, or family member. This is a useful way to get you up and moving, because they will motivate you to do the task. At the same time, you may be doing them a favour by motivating them to work harder. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone!

21

Sometimes there's just no getting around it. All the good advice and wishes in the world won't make the job look any better. In these cases, you need to remember you're an intelligent, mature member of the Homo Sapiens, and then get down to work. While it may not be fun at the time, you can look back on the task you did later and say, "Yeah. I did that." You shouldn't have to force yourself out of bed every morning (this is a warning sign of depression that you should NOT Ignore), but every once in a while, we need to force ourselves to do something we just don't want to do. Believe it or not, you'll be proud of yourself once the task is done.

Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 17-21. There are three choices you do not need to use.

5 Ways to stop being lazy!

"I'm going to take a lazy day today." Okay, there's nothing wrong with this. It's called a day off, and it's a magical thing. But when every day is a "lazy day," there's a problem. Here are 5 ways to stop being lazy and become more productive!

17

Are you burned out from working 27 hours a day, 9 days a week for as long as you can remember? This is a signal that you need a rest or a change. Human beings are not supposed to work all the time. Maybe you feel upset or are afraid to fail at the task, or you just don't want to do the task; these are problems with separate solutions. Finding out the root cause of your laziness can help you make the changes you need to make in order to be a more effective and energetic person.

18

People work more efficiently when they have a little rest time. Working in short, focused bursts is far more effective than trying to get through the task all at once. Not only will you be happier with the end product, but you'll feel better and more energized after completing it.

19 _________

When possible, work smarter instead of harder. If you can find a better way to do the task, you're more likely to enjoy it because you're not simply performing the task like a robot, but rather, using your creativity and imagination to their best effect. This will make you feel better about the job and you'll probably enjoy it more, too.

20

Sometimes, we just need a little extra backup. There's nothing wrong with asking for help from a more motivated colleague, friend, or family member. This is a useful way to get you up and moving, because they will motivate you to do the task. At the same time, you may be doing them a favour by motivating them to work harder. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone!

21

Sometimes there's just no getting around it. All the good advice and wishes in the world won't make the job look any better. In these cases, you need to remember you're an intelligent, mature member of the Homo Sapiens, and then get down to work. While it may not be fun at the time, you can look back on the task you did later and say, "Yeah. I did that." You shouldn't have to force yourself out of bed every morning (this is a warning sign of depression that you should NOT Ignore), but every once in a while, we need to force ourselves to do something we just don't want to do. Believe it or not, you'll be proud of yourself once the task is done.

Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 17-21. There are three choices you do not need to use.

5 Ways to stop being lazy!

"I'm going to take a lazy day today." Okay, there's nothing wrong with this. It's called a day off, and it's a magical thing. But when every day is a "lazy day," there's a problem. Here are 5 ways to stop being lazy and become more productive!

17

Are you burned out from working 27 hours a day, 9 days a week for as long as you can remember? This is a signal that you need a rest or a change. Human beings are not supposed to work all the time. Maybe you feel upset or are afraid to fail at the task, or you just don't want to do the task; these are problems with separate solutions. Finding out the root cause of your laziness can help you make the changes you need to make in order to be a more effective and energetic person.

18

People work more efficiently when they have a little rest time. Working in short, focused bursts is far more effective than trying to get through the task all at once. Not only will you be happier with the end product, but you'll feel better and more energized after completing it.

19

When possible, work smarter instead of harder. If you can find a better way to do the task, you're more likely to enjoy it because you're not simply performing the task like a robot, but rather, using your creativity and imagination to their best effect. This will make you feel better about the job and you'll probably enjoy it more, too.

20 _________

Sometimes, we just need a little extra backup. There's nothing wrong with asking for help from a more motivated colleague, friend, or family member. This is a useful way to get you up and moving, because they will motivate you to do the task. At the same time, you may be doing them a favour by motivating them to work harder. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone!

21

Sometimes there's just no getting around it. All the good advice and wishes in the world won't make the job look any better. In these cases, you need to remember you're an intelligent, mature member of the Homo Sapiens, and then get down to work. While it may not be fun at the time, you can look back on the task you did later and say, "Yeah. I did that." You shouldn't have to force yourself out of bed every morning (this is a warning sign of depression that you should NOT Ignore), but every once in a while, we need to force ourselves to do something we just don't want to do. Believe it or not, you'll be proud of yourself once the task is done.

Read the texts below. Match choices A-H to the texts 17-21. There are three choices you do not need to use.

5 Ways to stop being lazy!

"I'm going to take a lazy day today." Okay, there's nothing wrong with this. It's called a day off, and it's a magical thing. But when every day is a "lazy day," there's a problem. Here are 5 ways to stop being lazy and become more productive!

17

Are you burned out from working 27 hours a day, 9 days a week for as long as you can remember? This is a signal that you need a rest or a change. Human beings are not supposed to work all the time. Maybe you feel upset or are afraid to fail at the task, or you just don't want to do the task; these are problems with separate solutions. Finding out the root cause of your laziness can help you make the changes you need to make in order to be a more effective and energetic person.

18

People work more efficiently when they have a little rest time. Working in short, focused bursts is far more effective than trying to get through the task all at once. Not only will you be happier with the end product, but you'll feel better and more energized after completing it.

19

When possible, work smarter instead of harder. If you can find a better way to do the task, you're more likely to enjoy it because you're not simply performing the task like a robot, but rather, using your creativity and imagination to their best effect. This will make you feel better about the job and you'll probably enjoy it more, too.

20 _________

Sometimes, we just need a little extra backup. There's nothing wrong with asking for help from a more motivated colleague, friend, or family member. This is a useful way to get you up and moving, because they will motivate you to do the task. At the same time, you may be doing them a favour by motivating them to work harder. A little friendly competition never hurt anyone!

21 _________

Sometimes there's just no getting around it. All the good advice and wishes in the world won't make the job look any better. In these cases, you need to remember you're an intelligent, mature member of the Homo Sapiens, and then get down to work. While it may not be fun at the time, you can look back on the task you did later and say, "Yeah. I did that." You shouldn't have to force yourself out of bed every morning (this is a warning sign of depression that you should NOT Ignore), but every once in a while, we need to force ourselves to do something we just don't want to do. Believe it or not, you'll be proud of yourself once the task is done.

Read the text below. For questions 22-26 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

It's all been done before

This year I've seen headlines saying: "The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone", "The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest", "The first person to cross the Pacific Ocean on a windsurfing board ", and "The first people to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon". Why do they do it? Don't they have better things to do with their time and money? And why should I be interested anyway?

Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn't anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there's still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. Therefore they have to try and do it in a new line 12 way, or be "the fastest" or "the youngest" or "the oldest" - to do something that isn't really new at all.

In May this year, a British man became the first person to walk alone from Canada to the geographic North Pole. The problem was that he went in the spring, when the ice begins to melt and break up. So, he got stuck on an isolated piece of ice and a plane had to be sent in to rescue him. It's very difficult to land a plane on breaking ice and the people who risked their lives to do it weren't very happy. They called the timing of the expedition "a bit stupid".

Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers.

A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian military has to send ships to save them.

There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can't just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums. Then I wouldn't have to read about them in the newspapers either.

What do you think? Are these explorers heroes or a danger to other people? Examples of courage and determination which should inspire the rest of us? Or a waste of time, energy and money?

22 What is the author's attitude to the record breakers?

Read the text below. For questions 22-26 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

It's all been done before

This year I've seen headlines saying: "The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone", "The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest", "The first person to cross the Pacific Ocean on a windsurfing board ", and "The first people to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon". Why do they do it? Don't they have better things to do with their time and money? And why should I be interested anyway?

Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn't anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there's still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. Therefore they have to try and do it in a new way, or be "the fastest" or "the youngest" or "the oldest" - to do something that isn't really new at all.

In May this year, a British man became the first person to walk alone from Canada to the geographic North Pole. The problem was that he went in the spring, when the ice begins to melt and break up. So, he got stuck on an isolated piece of ice and a plane had to be sent in to rescue him. It's very difficult to land a plane on breaking ice and the people who risked their lives to do it weren't very happy. They called the timing of the expedition "a bit stupid".

Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers.

A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian military has to send ships to save them.

There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can't just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums. Then I wouldn't have to read about them in the newspapers either.

What do you think? Are these explorers heroes or a danger to other people? Examples of courage and determination which should inspire the rest of us? Or a waste of time, energy and money?

23 What does it in line 13 refer to?

Read the text below. For questions 22-26 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

It's all been done before

This year I've seen headlines saying: "The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone", "The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest", "The first person to cross the Pacific Ocean on a windsurfing board ", and "The first people to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon". Why do they do it? Don't they have better things to do with their time and money? And why should I be interested anyway?

Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn't anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there's still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. Therefore they have to try and do it in a new way, or be "the fastest" or "the youngest" or "the oldest" - to do something that isn't really new at all.

In May this year, a British man became the first person to walk alone from Canada to the geographic North Pole. The problem was that he went in the spring, when the ice begins to melt and break up. So, he got stuck on an isolated piece of ice and a plane had to be sent in to rescue him. It's very difficult to land a plane on breaking ice and the people who risked their lives to do it weren't very happy. They called the timing of the expedition "a bit stupid".

Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers.

A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian military has to send ships to save them.

There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can't just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums. Then I wouldn't have to read about them in the newspapers either.

What do you think? Are these explorers heroes or a danger to other people? Examples of courage and determination which should inspire the rest of us? Or a waste of time, energy and money?

24 What went wrong with the British man's Arctic expedition?

Read the text below. For questions 22-26 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

It's all been done before

This year I've seen headlines saying: "The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone", "The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest", "The first person to cross the Pacific Ocean on a windsurfing board ", and "The first people to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon". Why do they do it? Don't they have better things to do with their time and money? And why should I be interested anyway?

Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn't anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there's still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. Therefore they have to try and do it in a new way, or be "the fastest" or "the youngest" or "the oldest" - to do something that isn't really new at all.

In May this year, a British man became the first person to walk alone from Canada to the geographic North Pole. The problem was that he went in the spring, when the ice begins to melt and break up. So, he got stuck on an isolated piece of ice and a plane had to be sent in to rescue him. It's very difficult to land a plane on breaking ice and the people who risked their lives to do it weren't very happy. They called the timing of the expedition "a bit stupid".

Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers.

A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian military has to send ships to save them.

There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can't just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums. Then I wouldn't have to read about them in the newspapers either.

What do you think? Are these explorers heroes or a danger to other people? Examples of courage and determination which should inspire the rest of us? Or a waste of time, energy and money?

25 What was the problem with the Australian record breakers?

Read the text below. For questions 22-26 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

It's all been done before

This year I've seen headlines saying: "The youngest person to sail the Atlantic alone", "The youngest Briton to climb Mount Everest", "The first person to cross the Pacific Ocean on a windsurfing board ", and "The first people to fly around the world in a hot-air balloon". Why do they do it? Don't they have better things to do with their time and money? And why should I be interested anyway?

Human beings have already climbed the highest mountains, sailed across the oceans and flown around the world. People have already reached the most remote parts of our planet. Many of these things were done a long, long time ago. There just isn't anything left to explore nowadays. I suppose there's still a lot of the universe left, and the bottom of the oceans is still a bit of a mystery, but you need a lot of technology to explore areas like that. So, those people who feel the need for adventure can only do things that have been done before. Therefore they have to try and do it in a new way, or be "the fastest" or "the youngest" or "the oldest" - to do something that isn't really new at all.

In May this year, a British man became the first person to walk alone from Canada to the geographic North Pole. The problem was that he went in the spring, when the ice begins to melt and break up. So, he got stuck on an isolated piece of ice and a plane had to be sent in to rescue him. It's very difficult to land a plane on breaking ice and the people who risked their lives to do it weren't very happy. They called the timing of the expedition "a bit stupid".

Talking of taxpayers, many Australians are getting a bit fed up with record breakers.

A lot of people trying to break sailing or rowing records get into trouble in the seas around Australia, so the Australian military has to send ships to save them.

There have been a lot of difficult, time-consuming rescue missions in recent years costing the Australian government millions of dollars. I suppose we can't just leave them to drown, but personally, I think we should give the bill to the people who are rescued. Perhaps they would think twice about doing it if they had to pay for expensive insurance premiums. Then I wouldn't have to read about them in the newspapers either.

What do you think? Are these explorers heroes or a danger to other people? Examples of courage and determination which should inspire the rest of us? Or a waste of time, energy and money?

26 Which of the following is NOT mentioned in the text?

Read the texts about British public attractions below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Snape Makings

Snape Makings is located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is surrounded by one of Britain's most spectacular areas of reeds, water and vast open skies. Snape Makings is a place where you'll find inspiring concerts and festivals throughout the year, from the flagship Aldeburgh Festival to the folk, world and jazz of the Snape Proms. Snape Makings has a collection of twelve independent shops situated in specially adapted Victorian industrial buildings, providing a completely different experience to shopping on the high street. Snape Makings is a delight to visit for its interesting architecture.

27 This public attraction ________________

Read the texts about British public attractions below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Debach Airfield Museum

Debach was one of the last 8th Air Force heavy bomber stations to be occupied by the American 8th Army Air Force. Debach is situated 3 miles north-west of Woodbridge, although some of the sites are located in the nearby village of Burgh. The Control Tower Museum will be open on the last Sunday of the months of April, May, June, July, August and September from 11am to 4pm. Entrance is free but donations are appreciated. Group visits are welcomed by appointment.

28 This public attraction ________________

Read the texts about British public attractions below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Mid-Suffolk Light Railway

The Mid-Suffolk Light Railway, affectionately known as the 'Middy', is a fine example of rural English history, now resurrected as Suffolk's only railway museum and ironically busier now than it ever was before. A section of the railway at Brockford has been recreated with original station buildings. In 2012, the MSLR was awarded the Fleritage Railway Association's Interpretation Award. In October 2014, the 'Middy' was voted Suffolk Museum of the Year in competition with 40 other Suffolk museums. Today's 'Middy' is not only a museum but also runs regular steam trains together with a programme of carriage and wagon restoration complementing its efforts to recreate this piece of Edwardian England.

29 This public attraction ________________

Read the texts about British public attractions below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Alton Water Park

Set in 400 acres of beautiful countryside, Alton Water Park provides the perfect location for walks, cycle rides, wildlife spotting and family picnics. Activities include an eight-mile walking route and an eight-mile cross-country cycle track. Bikes are available to hire from the Visitor Centre. Alton Water also boasts a wide range of water sports, including excellent sailing and windsurfing facilities. Fishing is also available. Day and season permits can be obtained from the visitor centre. For those interested in wildlife, Alton Water Park hosts a variety of interesting waterfowl, especially in winter. New conservation zones and bird hides have been established to increase biodiversity with the help of local conservation volunteers.

30 This public attraction ________________

Read the texts about British public attractions below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use.

The Barn Assington

The village of Assington is located between Sudbury and Colchester just off the road that leads from Colchester to Sudbury the A134. Come and say hello to our farm, animals, which are a real favorite with all the family. We have a lovely play area for the children to explore while you relax with a cup of tea in our wonderful Country Kitchen and gardens. Browse our lovely gift shop Little Gems Interiors, which sells home interiors and has its own furniture barn. We also stock Annie Sloan Chalk Paint and welcome you to come and have a look around while the children play. The Farm Shop is a real gem and offers a wide range of local produce and delicacies such as homemade bread, jams, pickles, create-your-own hampers and freshly made scones.

31 This public attraction ________________

Read the texts about British public attractions below. Match choices A-H to the texts 27-32. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Framlingham Castle

Once a fearsome fortress, gather your courage and explore Framlingham Castle's towering walls. It was behind these walls that Mary Tudor was announced as Queen of England. Discover more of Framlingham's stories in our exhibition, and walk the walls of the castle to enjoy its breathtaking views. Enjoy the spectacular views of Framlingham's nature and the surrounding countryside. Take the opportunity to count our chimneys - these are the oldest surviving collection of 12th century and Tudor chimneys in the country! Grab a snack from our kiosk and play knights and princesses on the lawn inside the castle walls. Or you can bring a picnic and just relax and enjoy the views. Families with energy to burn can grab an audio trail designed for the kids and go out to explore the grounds.

32 This public attraction ________________

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Big bang

Clear your mind for a minute and try to imagine this: All the things you see in the universe today - (33)_____- are not yet out there. Everything that now exists is concentrated in a single, incredibly hot, dense state (34)_____. Then, suddenly, the basic elements that make up the universe flash into existence. Scientists say that actually happened about 13.8 billion years ago, (35)_____.

For centuries scientists, religious scholars, poets, and philosophers have wondered (36)_____. Was it always there? Will it always be the same, or will it change? If it had a beginning, will it someday end or will it go on forever?

These are huge questions. But today, because of recent observations of space and what it's made of, (37)_____. Everything we can see or detect around us in the universe began with the big bang. We know the big bang created not only matter but also space itself. And scientists think (38)_____, stars will run out of fuel and burn out. Once again the universe will become dark.

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Big bang

Clear your mind for a minute and try to imagine this: All the things you see in the universe today - (33)_____- are not yet out there. Everything that now exists is concentrated in a single, incredibly hot, dense state (34)_____. Then, suddenly, the basic elements that make up the universe flash into existence. Scientists say that actually happened about 13.8 billion years ago, (35)_____.

For centuries scientists, religious scholars, poets, and philosophers have wondered (36)_____. Was it always there? Will it always be the same, or will it change? If it had a beginning, will it someday end or will it go on forever?

These are huge questions. But today, because of recent observations of space and what it's made of, (37)_____. Everything we can see or detect around us in the universe began with the big bang. We know the big bang created not only matter but also space itself. And scientists think (38)_____, stars will run out of fuel and burn out. Once again the universe will become dark.

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Big bang

Clear your mind for a minute and try to imagine this: All the things you see in the universe today - (33)_____- are not yet out there. Everything that now exists is concentrated in a single, incredibly hot, dense state (34)_____. Then, suddenly, the basic elements that make up the universe flash into existence. Scientists say that actually happened about 13.8 billion years ago, (35)_____.

For centuries scientists, religious scholars, poets, and philosophers have wondered (36)_____. Was it always there? Will it always be the same, or will it change? If it had a beginning, will it someday end or will it go on forever?

These are huge questions. But today, because of recent observations of space and what it's made of, (37)_____. Everything we can see or detect around us in the universe began with the big bang. We know the big bang created not only matter but also space itself. And scientists think (38)_____, stars will run out of fuel and burn out. Once again the universe will become dark.

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Big bang

Clear your mind for a minute and try to imagine this: All the things you see in the universe today - (33)_____- are not yet out there. Everything that now exists is concentrated in a single, incredibly hot, dense state (34)_____. Then, suddenly, the basic elements that make up the universe flash into existence. Scientists say that actually happened about 13.8 billion years ago, (35)_____.

For centuries scientists, religious scholars, poets, and philosophers have wondered (36)_____. Was it always there? Will it always be the same, or will it change? If it had a beginning, will it someday end or will it go on forever?

These are huge questions. But today, because of recent observations of space and what it's made of, (37)_____. Everything we can see or detect around us in the universe began with the big bang. We know the big bang created not only matter but also space itself. And scientists think (38)_____, stars will run out of fuel and burn out. Once again the universe will become dark.

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Big bang

Clear your mind for a minute and try to imagine this: All the things you see in the universe today - (33)_____- are not yet out there. Everything that now exists is concentrated in a single, incredibly hot, dense state (34)_____. Then, suddenly, the basic elements that make up the universe flash into existence. Scientists say that actually happened about 13.8 billion years ago, (35)_____.

For centuries scientists, religious scholars, poets, and philosophers have wondered (36)_____. Was it always there? Will it always be the same, or will it change? If it had a beginning, will it someday end or will it go on forever?

These are huge questions. But today, because of recent observations of space and what it's made of, (37)_____. Everything we can see or detect around us in the universe began with the big bang. We know the big bang created not only matter but also space itself. And scientists think (38)_____, stars will run out of fuel and burn out. Once again the universe will become dark.

Read the text below. Fill in gaps 33-38 with choices A-H. There are two choices you do not need to use.

Big bang

Clear your mind for a minute and try to imagine this: All the things you see in the universe today - (33)_____- are not yet out there. Everything that now exists is concentrated in a single, incredibly hot, dense state (34)_____. Then, suddenly, the basic elements that make up the universe flash into existence. Scientists say that actually happened about 13.8 billion years ago, (35)_____.

For centuries scientists, religious scholars, poets, and philosophers have wondered (36)_____. Was it always there? Will it always be the same, or will it change? If it had a beginning, will it someday end or will it go on forever?

These are huge questions. But today, because of recent observations of space and what it's made of, (37)_____. Everything we can see or detect around us in the universe began with the big bang. We know the big bang created not only matter but also space itself. And scientists think (38)_____, stars will run out of fuel and burn out. Once again the universe will become dark.

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)___ _her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)___ _her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)___ _her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the text below. For gaps 39-48 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Chinese zoo installs TV to help depressed panda

After her companion was (39)_____away from their zoo in southwest China last week, Sijia the panda became lonely and depressed and (40)_____eating properly. So the worried staff at the Yunnan Wild Animal Park in Kunming city zoo have (41)____her with her (42)______television set.

The television, swing and bars were (43)_____after advice from citizens, the China News Service (CNS) said.

According to a local, Kunming paper keepers played (44)_____of Sijia and Meixi playing together when they first arrived from Sichuan.

«Today Sijia is in a much better (45)_____than before. When she (46)______she naturally climbs on the swing and just starts swinging, and actively climbs up on the bars. But before, sometimes she just lay down on the platform not moving at all,» Bai Tuo (47)_____CNS.

About 1,600 pandas live in the (48)_____, according to conservation organization

Read the texts below. For gaps 49-58 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Your punctuality

(49)_____early or late you show up for an appointment or a meeting could form an impression, (50)_____negative or positive, about your (51)______. Being late for important dates (52)_____you create a negative impression about who you are. If you are early for an appointment, it shows you are considerate about (53)_____people's time, and are both mentally organized and self-motivated.

Read the texts below. For gaps 49-58 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Your punctuality

(49)_____early or late you show up for an appointment or a meeting could form an impression, (50)_____negative or positive, about your (51)______. Being late for important dates (52)_____you create a negative impression about who you are. If you are early for an appointment, it shows you are considerate about (53)_____people's time, and are both mentally organized and self-motivated.

Read the texts below. For gaps 49-58 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Your punctuality

(49)_____early or late you show up for an appointment or a meeting could form an impression, (50)_____negative or positive, about your (51)______. Being late for important dates (52)_____you create a negative impression about who you are. If you are early for an appointment, it shows you are considerate about (53)_____people's time, and are both mentally organized and self-motivated.

Read the texts below. For gaps 49-58 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Your punctuality

(49)_____early or late you show up for an appointment or a meeting could form an impression, (50)_____negative or positive, about your (51)______. Being late for important dates (52)_____you create a negative impression about who you are. If you are early for an appointment, it shows you are considerate about (53)_____people's time, and are both mentally organized and self-motivated.

Read the texts below. For gaps 49-58 choose the correct answer A, B, C or D.

Your punctuality

(49)_____early or late you show up for an appointment or a meeting could form an impression, (50)_____negative or positive, about your (51)______. Being late for important dates (52)_____you create a negative impression about who you are. If you are early for an appointment, it shows you are considerate about (53)_____people's time, and are both mentally organized and self-motivated.

The power of reading

No matter how (54)_____stress you have at work or in all the problems you have in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose (55)_____in a great story. A well written novel can transport you to (56)_____worlds, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions (57)_____away and allowing you to relax.

Everything you read (58)_____your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in useful.

The power of reading

No matter how (54)_____stress you have at work or in all the problems you have in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose (55)_____in a great story. A well written novel can transport you to (56)_____worlds, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions (57)_____away and allowing you to relax.

Everything you read (58)_____your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in useful.

The power of reading

No matter how (54)_____stress you have at work or in all the problems you have in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose (55)_____in a great story. A well written novel can transport you to (56)_____worlds, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions (57)_____away and allowing you to relax.

Everything you read (58)_____your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in useful.

The power of reading

No matter how (54)_____stress you have at work or in all the problems you have in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose (55)_____in a great story. A well written novel can transport you to (56)_____worlds, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions (57)_____away and allowing you to relax.

Everything you read (58)_____your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in useful.

The power of reading

No matter how (54)_____stress you have at work or in all the problems you have in daily life, it all just slips away when you lose (55)_____in a great story. A well written novel can transport you to (56)_____worlds, while an engaging article will distract you and keep you in the present moment, letting tensions (57)_____away and allowing you to relax.

Everything you read (58)_____your head with new bits of information, and you never know when it might come in useful.