Copy Of Gateway B2 Unit 4 Reading And Use Of English
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Questions 13-20.Complete the second sentence so it means the same as the first, using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words.
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Questions 1-12.Read the article about the human brain. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A–G the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence.
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If I sleep for a long time, I feel more tired. LONGER The ……………………… more tired I feel.
Explanation
The correct answer is "longer I sleep, the". This is because the sentence structure is comparing the length of sleep to the level of tiredness. By using the phrase "the longer I sleep," it indicates that as the duration of sleep increases, the feeling of tiredness also increases.Rate this question:
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Jack doesn’t have the ambition to apply for that job. ENOUGH Jack is ……………………… to apply for that job.
Explanation
The phrase "not ambitious enough" indicates that Jack lacks the necessary level of ambition to apply for the job. The word "enough" suggests that there is a minimum level of ambition required for the job, and Jack does not meet that requirement. Therefore, the correct answer is "not ambitious enough."Rate this question:
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Susie plays the piano so well even though she is only 14. SUCH Susie is ……………………… even though she is only 14.
Explanation
Susie's exceptional piano skills are highlighted in the given sentence. The phrase "even though she is only 14" emphasizes the contrast between her young age and her talent. The correct answer options, "such a good piano player" and "such a good pianist," both accurately describe Susie's proficiency in playing the piano.Rate this question:
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I rushed my homework. SPENDI ……………………… time on my homework.
Explanation
The correct answer is "did not spend enough, didn't spend enough." This answer accurately completes the sentence by suggesting that the person did not allocate sufficient time to their homework.Rate this question:
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Sandy is better at languages than Tom. AS Tom ……………………… Sandy at languages.
Explanation
The phrase "is not as good as" is used to compare the language skills of Tom and Sandy. It implies that Sandy is superior to Tom in terms of language abilities.Rate this question:
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The exam wasn’t as easy as I thought it would be. MORE The exam ……………………… I thought it would be.
Explanation
The sentence "The exam wasn't as easy as I thought it would be" implies that the exam was not as easy as the speaker had anticipated. The phrase "was more difficult than" in the answer choice accurately completes the sentence, indicating that the exam was more challenging than the speaker had initially expected.Rate this question:
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Marcus isn’t creative enough to write a play. HAVE Marcus ……………………… to write a play.
Explanation
The correct answer is "does not have enough creativity, does not have the creativity, doesn’t have enough creativity, doesn’t have the creativity" because it accurately reflects the statement that Marcus lacks creativity to write a play. The phrase "does not have enough creativity" implies that Marcus lacks the required level of creativity, while "does not have the creativity" suggests a complete absence of creativity. The use of "doesn't have" instead of "does not have" is simply a variation in phrasing.Rate this question:
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The journey was too long for us to be able to go. SO The journey ……………………… that we couldn’t go.
Explanation
The correct answer is "was so long". This is because the phrase "too long" is used to indicate that something is excessive or beyond a certain limit. In this case, the journey was excessively long, to the point where the speaker and others were unable to go. The conjunction "so" is used to introduce a result or consequence, indicating that the length of the journey prevented them from going.Rate this question:
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The amazing human brain The brain is an amazing organ and the complexities of the way it works may never be fully understood, but scientists have made a lot of progress in explaining how and why different parts of our brains are used. (1) ……………………… These people are sometimes called ‘autistic savants’ and their mental abilities are brilliant and inexplicable. Some are able to do amazing mathematical calculations at high speed. Others can perform music without ever having had a music lesson in their lives. One American savant, Kim Peek, the person who inspired the famous film Rain Man, could read two pages at the same time, one with each eye and was said to have total recall of more than 12,000 books he had read. A British savant, Stephen Wiltshire, can draw incredibly detailed drawings of places after seeing them only once.
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He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills
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However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.
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Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.
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However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.
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Apparently, there are very few people who can match this in the world.
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He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.
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There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.
Correct Answer
G. There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.Explanation
Some people's brains work in a completely different way compared to the majority of people. These individuals, known as savants, possess extraordinary mental abilities that are often inexplicable. For example, some savants can perform complex mathematical calculations at high speed or play music without any formal training. One well-known savant, Kim Peek, could read two pages simultaneously with each eye and had total recall of over 12,000 books he had read. While scientists believe that we all have the potential for such abilities, the mechanisms behind them remain unknown. However, there are rare cases where savants possess excellent linguistic skills and can clearly describe their thought processes.Rate this question:
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It is believed that savants may have these exceptional abilities because of some form of damage to the brain which allows an unusual form of communication between the different sides of the brain. (2) ……………………… The problem in understanding a savant’s abilities has been that most are unable to explain how they do these extraordinary things – either because their language skills are less advanced or because they themselves do not know how; the abilities simply ‘come’ to them.
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He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills
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However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.
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Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.
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However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.
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Apparently, there are very few people who can match this in the world.
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He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.
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There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.
Correct Answer
C. Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.Explanation
The given answer states that some scientists believe that everyone has the potential to use exceptional abilities like savants, but the mechanism behind these abilities is still unknown. This explanation is supported by the information provided in the passage, which mentions that savants may have these exceptional abilities due to some form of brain damage that allows unusual communication between different sides of the brain. It also states that most savants are unable to explain how they perform these extraordinary tasks, either because their language skills are less advanced or because they themselves do not know how. Therefore, the given answer aligns with the information provided in the passage.Rate this question:
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(3) ……………………… This man’s name is Daniel Tammet. Scientists believe that what Daniel can tell them may help unlock some important secrets of the brain. Daniel is capable of doing extremely complicated mathematical calculations in his head in a matter of seconds. He is obsessed with numbers and counting.
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He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills
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However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.
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Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.
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However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.
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Apparently, there are very few people who can match this in the world.
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He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.
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There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.
Correct Answer
D. However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.Explanation
The given answer states that scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly. This suggests that this individual possesses a unique cognitive ability that sets them apart from others. The mention of this savant's linguistic ability and clear thought processes implies that they have a high level of cognitive functioning and may provide valuable insights into how the brain works.Rate this question:
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(4) ……………………… While they were playing in the playground, he was standing there counting the number of leaves on the trees! For him, counting is an absolute joy. It makes him happy and content.
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He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills
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However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.
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Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.
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However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.
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Apparently, there are very few people who can match this in the world.
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He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.
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There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.
Correct Answer
F. He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.Explanation
The correct answer is "He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school." This statement suggests that the person being referred to has always had a unique way of thinking and processing information, which made them stand out from their peers at school. This supports the idea that their brain works in a different way compared to the majority of people.Rate this question:
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(5) ……………………… He gets uncomfortable when there is too much disorder. For example, going to a supermarket is not an enjoyable experience for him as he is distracted by counting the tins and calculating anything and everything that he sees there. Likewise, working nine to five in a typical office environment would be difficult.
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He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills
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However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.
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Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.
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However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.
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Apparently, there are very few people who can match this in the world.
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He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.
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There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.
Correct Answer
B. However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.Explanation
The given correct answer explains that Daniel needs to be in control of his surroundings. This suggests that he may have a need for order and structure, and becomes uncomfortable when there is too much disorder. This is supported by the example given of him being distracted by counting and calculating everything he sees in a supermarket. This need for control and discomfort with disorder may be a characteristic of his brain working in a different way compared to others.Rate this question:
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(6) ……………………… He can also speak seven languages and has been writing his own language, called Manti, since he was a child. According to Daniel, he sees numbers as different colours, textures and images, and when he calculates complex numbers, the images change and form new images which give him the answers. If Daniel’s explanations can help scientists discover more about the way the brain works, then perhaps we can all learn to develop our own potential to a greater level.
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He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills
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However, Daniel needs to be in control of what is happening around him.
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Some scientists believe that we all have the potential to use this ability, but we do not know how.
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However, scientists have found one savant who has excellent linguistic ability and is able to describe his thought processes clearly.
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Apparently, there are very few people who can match this in the world.
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He says he has been like this for as long as he can remember and it set him apart from other children at school.
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There are, however, a certain number of people whose brains seem to work in a completely different way to the rest of us.
Correct Answer
A. He therefore works from home helping clients with literacy and numeracy skills -
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