Advanced Achievement Test 2
Listening
1a Match the speakers (A-F) with the description of their outlook on life (1-6).
Example
0 has been offered a golden opportunity.
Speaker A
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1 has just had a wake-up call.
Speaker B
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2 used to enjoy life in the fast lane.
Speaker C
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3 is tearing their hair out.
Speaker D
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4 enjoys the buzz.
Speaker E
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5 has itchy feet.
Speaker F
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6 goes with the flow.
1b Listen again. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?
Example is feeling apprehensive.
1 Speaker A has only recently started to feel bored.
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2 Speaker B used to work hard and party hard.
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3 Speaker C loves the cosmopolitan lifestyle.
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4 Speaker D had a major heart attack.
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5 Speaker E is different from his colleagues.
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6 Speaker F has decided to quit.
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Reading
2 Read this article. Put the sentences into the correct place in the text.
Its not fair!
by SA
(0)
A
Theyre rich, successful and happy; born with a silver
spoon in their mouth or just plain lucky. (1) _____________________ Is it a case of
being in the right place at the right time or is it just that some of us see the
opportunities while others dont? (2) _____________________
I personally subscribe to the view that we make our own luck, both bad and good.
(3) _____________________ Wherever she goes, disaster befalls her. It could only
happen to me. Why does this always happen to me? is her common cry.
(4) _____________________ Sending out negative thoughts attracts negativity. Its
logical, isnt it?
Neuro-Linguistic Programming (or NLP) is a great tool for creating positive
outcomes. (5) _____________________ It came into being in the 1970s and is now
used in all walks of life to help people achieve excellence. The basic principles make
a lot of sense to me. (6) _____________________ A simple sentence and a simple
idea but so hard to put into practice when you are used to listening to your internal
voice.
(7) _____________________ Does it say well done you, youre brilliant?
(8) _____________________ I bet it uses words like cant should mustnt
never, words that will limit the way you think.
Everyone has dreams. (9) _____________________ To a great extent its about focus.
Its easy to say you want to be rich or famous but just how will you achieve your
desire? Those people who succeed have a plan, something concrete and if it isnt
working, instead of giving up, they will change their behaviour.
(10) _____________________
There are many stories of people who are now household names who had to struggle
in obscurity for years before getting a lucky break. (11) _____________________
They hit the big time and everyone thinks their fame has come to them overnight.
(12) _____________________ According to recent research, it has been calculated
that any expert in their field will have dedicated 10,000 hours of practice to perfecting
their art.
So next time you see someone who is the luckiest person alive, just stop for a
moment and consider how they have created their luck. (13) ____________________
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A We all know people who seem to have everything.
B Serendipity some call it.
C What does that voice say to you?
D I think particularly of musicians, actors and writers.
E Because you invite it, is usually my reply.
F I bet it doesnt.
G But is there such a thing as luck or is luck something that we can create?
H How is it then that some people achieve those dreams or goals while others dont?
I It is the study of the connection between the mind (neuro), language (linguistics)
and behaviour (programming).
J Who knows, in time you could be that person.
K Not so.
L I have a friend, for example, who always seems to attract bad luck.
M So there is also an element of flexibility needed as well as an innate self-belief.
N If you have a positive outlook, you will create positive outcomes.
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Writing
Choose one of the following tasks.
3a Autobiographical statement
You wish to apply for a scholarship to spend six months studying English in
Canada. Write your autobiographical statement in 250 words. You can make up
some or all of the information but you should include the following:
your background
hobbies and interests
achievements
skills/abilities
why you think you should be chosen
3b Proposal
You want to organise a painting competition for school children in your area.
Write your proposal in 250 words. Use the following headings:
Description of the project
Goals and objectives
Competitors
Costs
Schedule
Conclusion
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Speaking
4a Part One
Your teacher will ask you several questions about yourself to practise giving
personal information. Answer the questions.
4b Part Two
Work in pairs and follow the instructions.
The Director of the local museum is organising an exhibition to celebrate the
history of your town/area. You have been asked to make suggestions for
inclusion. Discuss the ideas below or use your own ideas, giving reasons for your
choices.
famous people
paintings
historical events
traditional costumes
objects of importance
musical instruments..
photographs
4c Part Three
Your teacher will ask you several questions about the topic in Part Two. Answer
the questions.
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