Copy Of Gateway B2 Unit 5 Reading And Use Of English

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1. John: The scammers are especially unkind because they target old people.  

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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.

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This quiz, titled 'Copy of Gateway B2 Unit 5 Reading and use of English', evaluates comprehension skills through reading texts about scams. Participants match opinions, complete texts, and... see moreidentify details, enhancing critical reading and awareness of common scams. see less

2. Emma:Certain nationalities are believed to be more honest than others. 

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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.

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3. John: The scammers responded once the old lady had sent the money. 

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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.

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4. Which person has personal knowledge of someone who has lost money in a scam?

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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.

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5. Which person talks about a scam that involves imitating the way people speak?

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Person B talks about a scam that involves imitating the way people speak.

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6. Emma:People don't usually trust phone calls if they think they come from official sources. 

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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.

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7. David:Emails sent from online scammers are easy to recognise. 

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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.

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8. Which person thinks they are unlikely to fall for one of these scams?

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Person C thinks they are unlikely to fall for one of these scams.

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9. Which person mentions a scam that has received media attention lately?

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10. 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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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.

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11. David:People don't receive enough advice about online safety. 

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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.

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12. 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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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.

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13. Which person talks about a scam that uses the postal service?

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Person A talks about a scam that uses the postal service.

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14. 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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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.

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15. For some people it's about saving money while for others it's a way to make some extra(7) ……………………… .  

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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.

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16. There (6) ……………………… a number of reasons for this growing interest in upcycling.  

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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.

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17. Which person passes on official advice about avoiding a scam?

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Person C is the one who passes on official advice about avoiding a scam.

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18. 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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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.

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19. 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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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.

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20. 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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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.

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John: The scammers are especially unkind because they target...
Emma:Certain nationalities are believed to be more honest than...
John: The scammers responded once the old lady had sent the...
Which person has personal knowledge of someone who has...
Which person talks about a scam that involves imitating the...
Emma:People don't usually trust phone calls if they think they...
David:Emails sent from online scammers are easy to...
Which person thinks they are unlikely to fall for one of these...
Which person mentions a scam that has received media...
They advise us on how to eat good food on a budget and how to...
David:People don't receive enough advice about online...
The idea is that you take something that in the past you (4)...
Which person talks about a scam that uses the postal service?
One popular recent trend is for something called upcycling....
For some people it's about saving money while for others it's a...
There (6)...
Which person passes on official advice about avoiding a scam?
People are also more conscious about the environment these days...
Ever since the world economic crisis there has been a trend for...
You (5)...
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