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FINAL Oct 2023
FINAL Oct 2023
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
1 peace ________
2 safety ________
3 physicist ________
4 pros ________
5 volunteer ________
5
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.
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
Writing total 10
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
Listening total 10
SPEAKING
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