Copy Of Gateway B2 Unit 5 Reading And Use Of English
Questions and Answers
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Questions 13-20.Choose the best answer (A, B, C or D) to complete the text.
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Questions 1-12.Read three people’s opinions about scams. Match the questions (1–6) with the people (A–C). You can choose the people more than once. A John I’ve never been the victim of a scam, at least as far as I know, but I know someone who has, and it’s such a sad story. The person I’m talking about is an old lady who lives near my parents. She lives alone and only has a daughter who goes to visit her from time to time. One day, the daughter found a huge pile of letters in the lady’s bedroom and they were all scam letters saying that she’d won something in a lottery or a competition. Apparently, the old lady had replied to many of them and even sent money to pay what the scammers called ‘the insurance on her winnings’. When the daughter investigated further, she found that the old lady had lost thousands of pounds! I think it’s terrible that these scammers target older people who don’t realise what lies these people are telling them. They’re from a generation who believe that most people are basically honest. So, if someone tells them that they’ve won a large amount of money in a Canadianlottery, they don’t immediately think ‘how could I have won money from a lottery that I never entered?’ They do what they’re asked to do. They send money and then never hear from these people again. It’s appalling. B Emma There’s a scam that’s been highlighted on television recently because it has become so widespread. It’s telephone fraud. There’s something called ‘vishing’ and it involves automated calls which are so believable many people think they are having a conversation with a real person. The scammers use software that can mimic the caller ID number of theorganisation they are impersonating. Because people trust that number, they get tricked into giving personal details over the phone. Another scam is the ‘no hang up’ fraud. This is really scary. People get a call saying that there’s a problem with their bank and they need to call the number on the back of their credit or debit card. So they put the phone down and dial that number but what they don’t know is that the fraudster has kept the line open so when they call, thinking they are speaking to their bank or whatever, they’re really talking to the person behind the scam. Then they get tricked into transferring money into another account for security purposes. Apparently, these fraudsters also put on certain accents, like Scottish or Welsh, because they are considered more trustworthy. Anyway, the answer is to hang up of course. Or wait for at least ten minutes before you call. C David We are warned often enough about online fraud, but it’s still happening, and these scams can cost people huge amounts of money. It’s difficult to choose one to talk about because there are so many, but I think one of the most dangerous is the one involving banks. I have a couple of friends who have received emails from what they thought was their bank. Theaddress and logo were identical and the emails looked official and genuine. They asked the recipient to update their personal information, so my friends were supposed to type in their account details, addresses, passwords, etc. In fact, the emails weren’t from the banks but were very clever copies. My friends are on the look-out for online scams and know as well as I do to be very careful about replying to emails that ask for personal information like that, but there are a lot of people out there who are unsuspecting. The scammers can get their hands on information that they can use to make themselves a lot of money. Any online users must update their security and never give information like this unless they are very sure that the request is genuine. Banks actually say that they would never ask for information in this way, so the easy rule is NEVER respond.
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Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?
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Ever since the world economic crisis there has been a trend for television programmes and magazine articles about how to (1) ……………………… on our spending and savemoney.
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Pick up
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Give away
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Get by
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Cut back
Correct Answer
D. Cut backExplanation
The correct answer is "cut back". This is because the question is asking for a phrase that means to reduce or decrease spending and save money. "Cut back" fits this description perfectly as it implies the act of reducing something, in this case, spending. The other options, "pick up", "give away", and "get by", do not convey the same meaning and are not related to saving money.Rate this question:
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They advise us on how to eat good food on a budget and how to spot a (2) …………………… . Home maintenance programmes now tell us how we should domore with less.
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Bargain
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Change
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value
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Sale
Correct Answer
A. BargainExplanation
The correct answer is "bargain". The sentence mentions that the advisors give advice on how to eat good food on a budget, which implies that they are helping people find good deals or bargains on food. Additionally, the sentence mentions home maintenance programs advising people to do more with less, which suggests that they are helping people find bargains or value in their home maintenance efforts. Therefore, "bargain" is the most appropriate answer.Rate this question:
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One popular recent trend is for something called upcycling. Everyone knows we (3) ……………………… to be recycling more, but what exactly is upcycling?
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Had better
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Ought
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Must
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Might
Correct Answer
B. OughtExplanation
The correct answer is "ought". "Ought" is used to express moral obligation or duty. In the given context, the sentence is discussing the need for recycling more, which implies a moral obligation or duty to do so. Therefore, "ought" is the most suitable choice among the given options.Rate this question:
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The idea is that you take something that in the past you (4) ……………………… have thrown out and you create something with it that has a new purpose, for example, making a sofa out of an old bath.
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Might
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Must
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can
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Don’t
Correct Answer
A. MightExplanation
The word "might" is the correct answer because it suggests a possibility or potential action. In this context, it implies that it is possible to take something that was previously thrown out and create something new with it. The use of "might" indicates that this action is not definite or guaranteed, but it is a potential option.Rate this question:
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There (6) ……………………… a number of reasons for this growing interest in upcycling.
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Can’t be
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Could be
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Can be
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Should be
Correct Answer
B. Could beExplanation
The correct answer is "could be". This is because the sentence is discussing the reasons for the growing interest in upcycling, indicating that there are multiple possibilities or potential reasons. The phrase "could be" suggests that there are various factors that could contribute to this interest.Rate this question:
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For some people it’s about saving money while for others it’s a way to make some extra(7) ……………………… .
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Discount
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Cash
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Loan
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Refund
Correct Answer
B. CashExplanation
For some people, saving money is important, while for others, earning extra money is the goal. The word "cash" fits both scenarios as it can be used to save money by paying in cash instead of using credit or debit cards, and it can also be a way to make some extra money by participating in cashback or referral programs. Therefore, "cash" is the most appropriate answer in this context.Rate this question:
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You (5) ……………………… be particularly creative to upcycle and there are many websites with tips on how to do it. Of course, there’s nothing new about ‘make do and mend’ but now people are seeing the aesthetic value of these objects as well and top designers are getting in on the act.
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Can’t
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Shouldn’t
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Mustn’t
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Don’t have to
Correct Answer
D. Don’t have toExplanation
The correct answer is "don't have to". The sentence states that you "don't have to" be particularly creative to upcycle and there are many websites with tips on how to do it. This means that being creative is not a requirement for upcycling, and there are resources available to help with the process.Rate this question:
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People are also more conscious about the environment these days and believe that we(8) ……………………… do more to deal with the problem of waste. Upcycled products are slow to make so they can’t really be serious competition to mass-produced items butthe trend is likely to continue.
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Ought
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Can’t
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Must
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Have
Correct Answer
C. MustExplanation
The word "must" is the correct answer because it indicates a strong obligation or necessity. The sentence suggests that people believe it is necessary or obligatory for us to do more to deal with the problem of waste, indicating a strong conviction or belief in taking action.Rate this question:
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Which person passes on official advice about avoiding a scam?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
Person C is the one who passes on official advice about avoiding a scam.Rate this question:
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Which person talks about a scam that involves imitating the way people speak?
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A
- B.
B
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C
Correct Answer
B. BExplanation
Person B talks about a scam that involves imitating the way people speak.Rate this question:
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Which person has personal knowledge of someone who has lost money in a scam?
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A
- B.
B
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C
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
Person A is the correct answer because the question asks for someone who has personal knowledge of someone who has lost money in a scam. Since the question does not provide any additional information about persons B and C, we can only conclude that person A is the one who has personal knowledge of someone who has been scammed.Rate this question:
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Which person mentions a scam that has received media attention lately?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
B. B -
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Which person talks about a scam that uses the postal service?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
A. AExplanation
Person A talks about a scam that uses the postal service.Rate this question:
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Which person thinks they are unlikely to fall for one of these scams?
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A
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B
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C
Correct Answer
C. CExplanation
Person C thinks they are unlikely to fall for one of these scams.Rate this question:
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John: The scammers are especially unkind because they target old people.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The statement implies that scammers intentionally target old people, suggesting that they are specifically unkind towards them. This indicates that the answer "True" is correct, as it aligns with the information provided.Rate this question:
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John: The scammers responded once the old lady had sent the money.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The correct answer is False. The statement implies that the scammers responded after the old lady had sent the money, suggesting that they were trustworthy. However, scammers typically respond before receiving the money to maintain the illusion of legitimacy and convince the victim to send more. Therefore, the statement is false.Rate this question:
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Emma:People don’t usually trust phone calls if they think they come from official sources.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement contradicts the common belief that people do trust phone calls if they think they come from official sources. Therefore, the correct answer is False.Rate this question:
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Emma:Certain nationalities are believed to be more honest than others.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
A. TrueExplanation
The given statement suggests that there is a belief that certain nationalities are more honest than others. This implies that people have a perception or stereotype about the honesty of different nationalities. The answer "True" indicates that the statement is correct and supports the existence of such beliefs or stereotypes about nationalities and honesty.Rate this question:
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David:People don’t receive enough advice about online safety.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
The statement suggests that people do not receive enough advice about online safety. However, this cannot be determined solely based on David's opinion. The answer is false because it is subjective and lacks evidence or data to support it. It is possible that people do receive enough advice about online safety, but David's statement does not provide enough information to confirm or deny this.Rate this question:
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David:Emails sent from online scammers are easy to recognise.
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True
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False
Correct Answer
B. FalseExplanation
David states that emails sent from online scammers are easy to recognize. However, the correct answer is False. This implies that David's statement is not accurate. It suggests that emails sent from online scammers might not be easy to recognize, indicating that scammers may employ various tactics to make their emails appear legitimate. Therefore, it is important to be cautious and vigilant while dealing with emails to avoid falling victim to scams.Rate this question:
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