FINAL Oct 2023

GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

Example: There’s no milk. Do you like black coffee?
none no any
1 ________ in this exhibition was made by undergraduate science and technology
students.
Most of Everything All
2 Neither Jim ________ Alastair can come on Thursday – they’re both too busy.
or and nor
3 So far ________ one of the Brahan Seer’s predictions have come true.
all every all the
4 It’s a shame that there aren’t ________ places left on the sci-fi film course.
any some no
5 The talk isn’t just for university students – ________ can come.
all anyone all of students
6 Volunteers can either take part in clinical trials ________ complete online surveys.
nor or and
7 The children have eaten ________ biscuits again!
all of all of the all
8 A company offered us money to complete the trial, but ________ of us felt we should
accept it.
no any none
9 Anja’s a vegetarian. She doesn’t eat ________ fish or meat.
either both neither
10 ________ people in the team were volunteers.
Most of the
Most the The most
10
2 Complete the sentences with a / an, the, or – (no article).

Example: My sister has just bought a new tablet.
1 At nearly 7,000 metres, Aconcagua is the highest mountain in __The____ Andes.
2 It’s 9.30. Marta will be at ___-_____ work by now.
3 Is there ________ life on Mars?
4 ___The___ M1, which opened in 1959, is Britain’s oldest motorway.
5 I read __an____ article about elephants the other day.
6 __The___ Lake Windermere in the Lake District is the largest lake in England.
7 It’s 11.00 and you’ve been up since 6.00 this morning. You really should go to __-___
bed.
8 Shakespeare must have been ___a___ genius to write all those incredible plays!
9 My brother studied genetics at ___-_____ Edinburgh University.
10 Let’s go to the coast today. I feel like I need to see ____the____ sea.
10
Grammar total 20
VOCABULARY
3 Complete the words in the sentences.

Example: My uncle’s a geneticist. He studies how characteristics are passed through
generations.
1 I wouldn’t volunteer to be a guinea pigs in a clinical trial unless I was desperately ill.
2 Sometimes one scientist comes up with a theory, and another one proves it later.
3 Pharmacists say they need to do more research into the new drug.
4 The new ldeal will allow researchers to carry out their experiments more effectively.
5 Helium is the only element that can be either a gas or liquid but never solid at normal
atmospheric pressure.
6 Scientific researchers are discovering increasing amounts about how DNA works.
7 ‘Eureka!’ is a word that’s still associated with major scientific discovery.
8 Scientists have to carry out repeated experiments to check the results are reliable.
9 A Would you clone yourself if you had the opportunity?
B No way! One of me is quite enough!
10 These tablets help with my headaches but they have some strange side effects.
10
4 Choose two words and put them together in the correct order with and or or
to make phrases.
Example: sun / shine / rain rain or shine
1 nothing / all / less all or nothing
2 law / rules / order law and order
3 cons / positives / pros pros and cons
4 less / more / extra more or less
5 pieces / things / bits bits and pieces
5
5 Order the words to make sentences.
Example: results / the / positive / trials / were / of / very / clinical / the
The results of the clinical trials were very positive.
1 later, / to / you’re / you’ll / sooner / that / or / have / admit / wrong
2 of / were / missing / safe / fortunately, / the / children / and / sound / both / discovered
3 so / result / wait / see / have / uncertain / the / we’ll / is / and / to
4 and / I / my / well / large, / think / speech / went / by
5 answers / them / didn’t / or / I / the / I / guessed / so / know / less / more
5
Vocabulary total 20
PRONUNCIATION
6 Match the words with the same sound.
clone implausible achievable

discovery laboratory geneticist
Example: company discovery
1 peace ________
2 safety ________
3 physicist ________
4 pros ________
5 volunteer ________
5
7 Underline the stressed syllable.

Example: di|ssolve
1 scien|ti|fic
2 spec|u|la|tive
3 bi|o|lo|gy
4 plau|si|ble
5 phy|si|cist
5
Pronunciation total 10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
READING
Read the article about science fiction. Five sentences have been removed.
Which sentence (A–F) fits each gap (1–5)? There is one extra sentence which
you do not need to use.
How Science Fiction Could Save Us

Dramatic, sci-fi-type stories, comics, and films suggesting that AI (or artificial intelligence)
‘might one day take over human control of the world’ have been popular for decades. They
have been a thrilling source of entertainment but never any real cause for public concern.
That is, until recently. (----1----) They raise a serious question: with such rapid developments
in science and technology happening all the time, where does science fiction stop and future
reality begin?
A current problem is that companies prefer to emphasize only the positive aspects of new
technologies, and avoid advertising any potential negative consequences. For example, they
may claim that driverless cars will be the solution to all our transport problems. (----2----)
Also, while driverless cars might sound like an appealing idea, they could have a negative
effect on public health because people may choose to drive more rather than walk or cycle.
At the moment, it seems we’re not seeing the complete picture when it comes to future
technology.
So, how do we prevent future technology from misbehaving? According to experts, computer
programmes or ‘algorithms’ must be tested for safety in the same way as new medicines and
products are tested before they are made available to the public. (----3----) Some
researchers are already working with technology companies to tackle this issue by creating
guidelines for the rules and ethics of creating AI and future technologies.
Another interesting theory is that designers could use stories, known as ‘design fiction’, to
consider any consequences or negative effects of creating a certain technology or product.
How can story writing help the designers of the future design better? Design fiction could
help to predict the impact future technologies will have on society, and make sure that it is
safe to use, and easy to control. A positive step forward would be for designers to create and
share more stories to make sure that all aspects of a new technology, whether positive or
negative, are explored. While computer algorithms and AI can make complex calculations,
they do not have the ability to use basic critical-thinking skills such as logic and imagination.
(----4----)
Although the idea of design fiction is based on sci-fi, the writers needn’t be particularly
creative or talented. They just need to be open-minded, willing to share and listen to each
other’s ideas, and be able to use their individual expertise to consider all possible outcomes.
(----5----) This type of forward planning and careful consideration would allow scientists,
designers, engineers, and entrepreneurs to work together in a positive and productive way.
The aim would be that the resulting designs would avoid negative consequences and
therefore be safer and more beneficial to society. After all, we want to be able to enjoy new
technologies as they emerge, not fear them!
A They warn that if these tests don’t happen, the consequences for society could be
serious.
B Humans, on the other hand, are able to question and predict, change their minds, or
see things from a different perspective.
C Such stories could go quickly go viral and spread panic across the world.
D Design fiction workshops could use group brainstorming activities such as concept
cards and storyboards to develop narratives and explore possible scenarios.
E However, they fail to mention the increased danger of cyberattacks on electronic
technologies.
F Now, while the sci-fi narrative may seem like far-fetched works of fiction or ‘fake news’,
scientists are warning that they could, in fact, become reality.
Reading total 10
WRITING
Write an article on the following topic:
‘An important scientific discovery or invention’
Write 140–180 words. Include the following information:

 say what the discovery or invention is and how it works
 explain why you think it is so important
 describe the impact this discovery or invention has had on the world.
Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 20

LISTENING
1 Listen to five people talking about what went wrong during their
presentation/speech. Choose from the list (A–F) what happened to each
person. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not
need to use.
A The walked up and down too much.
B They went into the wrong room.
C They choked.
D Their equipment failed.
E They were interrupted.
F They forgot what to say.
Speaker 1: [ ]
Speaker 2: [ ]
Speaker 3: [ ]
Speaker 4: [ ]
Speaker 5: [ ]
5
2 Listen to part of a talk a comedian is giving about performing stand-up

comedy. Underline the correct answer.
1 Chris had never considered a career in comedy because he wanted to go to
university / he was shy / he didn’t think he was very funny.
2 At the open mic night, Chris was amazed that no-one laughed / he had the courage
to get up on stage / other people found his jokes funny.
3 Chris says that doing stand-up comedy is harder than giving a speech because you
can’t take notes onstage / can’t rehearse / can’t predict how your audience will
respond.
4 Chris advises new comedians to avoid inviting friends and family to their shows /
not to take notes onto the stage / to prepare what they are going to say.
5 Chris says that it’s important not to give up if the first time goes wrong / to enjoy
public speaking / to have a second job as well.
Listening total 10
SPEAKING
1 Make questions and answer them.

1 Which famous person / you like / meet? Why?
2 Have / ever / make a speech? Why? What / about?
3 When / last hear a good speech?
4 What types of new technology / there be / future?
5 Do / think / students study enough science at school? Why? / Why not?
2 Read out the statement below about science. Do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons.
‘Scientists have done more harm than good to the world.’
Speaking total 20
Listening and Speaking total 30

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GRAMMAR

1 Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

2 Complete the sentences with a / an, the, or – (no article).

3 Complete the words in the sentences.

6 Match the words with the same sound.

clone implausible achievable

7 Underline the stressed syllable.

How Science Fiction Could Save Us

Write an article on the following topic:

‘An important scientific discovery or invention’

Write 140–180 words. Include the following information:

Reading and Writing total 20

2 Listen to part of a talk a comedian is giving about performing stand-up

1 Make questions and answer them.

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