Gateway B1+ Unit 5 Use Of English + Reading
Questions and Answers
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All your own work? A Chrissie I think cheating has always existed and always will. In my day – a long time ago! – some students used to cheat in tests at school by hiding notes in their books or writing things on their hands. If they wanted good marks for their homework, they copied their friend’s work, or asked their parents to help them out. It was risky because if your teachers found out you had cheated they would fail you, so you wouldn’t pass the exam at all – but some people thought it was worth the risk. I never cheated – I was too scared I’d get found out! B Mark I think people do still cheat at school or university but the whole thing has become a lot more high tech now. It seems that although the Internet has brought enormous benefits, like giving students access to unlimited information, it’s also created a highly successful industry for helping students to cheat very effectively. There are two main ways that students can use the Internet to help them get better marks at school. Firstly, they can access information and simply copy whole chunks of articles or reports into their own homework assignments and pretend it’s their own work. Secondly – and I think this is a more worrying development – there are now specialist websites that supply original essays on demand. This means that a student can actually send money to a website to provide an essay with a certain title. The website employs a qualified writer to write the essay but the teacher marking it doesn’t know where the work has come from and believes the student has written it him or herself. Research has shown that some university students are prepared to pay up to £300 for a good essay. It’s completely dishonest. C Maddy I’m a secondary school teacher and I know that teachers have been aware of the problem of students copying information from the Internet for a while now. Most of us use software to find work that’s been copied from Internet sources. However, this only detects chunks that are copied exactly, not paragraphs that have been edited, or specially commissioned work. Teachers mostly rely on their knowledge of their students’ abilities and the type of work they normally produce. They have to be alert to new types of phrasing or style that suddenly appear in a student’s writing – this is often an indication that it’s not all their own writing. Teachers can also scan the Internet for similar essay titles and check whether there are any that the student may have copied, but this is time-consuming and not very efficient. Another way to discourage copying is to give personalised essay titles such as, ‘Compare the plot of ... with your own experiences.’ This means each student has to give a personal answer. Despite all of these techniques though, I think it’s inevitable that the lazier student will always try to find an easy way around hard work, whereas the more conscientious student will do his own. It’s human nature. D Hamish I’ve read that experts say the way to eliminate cheating in schools is to start teaching students from as young as 11 years old the dangers of copying work. A lot of young people don’t really think about the long term effects of not doing the work themselves – they just want to get the assignment finished as quickly as possible. Cheating is pointless because you don’t learn anything from it. Homework assignments are supposed to help you remember and process what you have learned and present the information in a structured way. If you don’t go through the process of planning, drafting and editing your work, you’ll never learn to do this.
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Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the word given. Use between two and five words. It’s not necessary for you to arrive before 9.30. DON’T You ……………………………………………………….……………… arrive before 9.30.
Explanation
The correct answer is "don't have to" because it conveys the same meaning as "It's not necessary for you to arrive before 9.30." The phrase "don't have to" indicates that there is no obligation or requirement for the person to arrive before 9.30.Rate this question:
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It’s against the rules to bring food into the classrooms. BRING Students ……………………………………………………….……………… into the classrooms.
Explanation
The correct answer is "mustn't bring food, must not bring food" because both phrases express the prohibition of bringing food into the classrooms. "Mustn't" and "must not" are both negative modal verbs that indicate something is not allowed or prohibited. Therefore, both phrases convey the same meaning and are correct in this context.Rate this question:
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It’s not a good idea to eat too much junk food. EAT You ……………………………………………………….……………… too much junk food.
Explanation
The correct answer options "shouldn't eat," "should not eat," and "ought not to eat" all convey the same meaning that it is not advisable or recommended to eat too much junk food. These phrases indicate that eating excessive junk food is not a good idea and should be avoided.Rate this question:
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I I can’t buy a new laptop because I can’t afford it. ABLE If I could afford it, I ………………………………………….……………… buy a new laptop.
Explanation
The correct answer is "would be able to" because it is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that is contrary to reality. In this case, the person is unable to buy a new laptop because they cannot afford it. However, if they were able to afford it, they would be able to buy a new laptop.Rate this question:
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If you have enough money, you will be able to go on the school trip. CAN You ……………………………………………………….……………… school trip if you have enough money.
Explanation
The original statement states that if you have enough money, you will be able to go on the school trip. The answer choice "can go on the" correctly completes the sentence by stating that you can go on the school trip if you have enough money.Rate this question:
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You have an exam, so go to bed early. OUGHT You ……………………………………………………….……………… bed early if you have an exam.
Explanation
The correct answer is "ought to go to bed early if you have an exam." This is because "ought to" is used to express obligation or duty, and in this context, it is suggesting that going to bed early is the right or appropriate thing to do when you have an exam.Rate this question:
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It is illegal to ride a motorbike and not wear a helmet. HAVE You ……………………………………………………….……………… if you ride a motorbike.
Explanation
The correct answer is "have to wear a helmet". This answer accurately completes the sentence and provides the necessary information to convey that wearing a helmet is a requirement when riding a motorbike.Rate this question:
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Training is important if you want to run in the marathon. BETTER If you want to run the marathon, you ………………………… …………………………….……………… as soon as possible.
Explanation
The phrase "had better" is used to give advice or make a strong recommendation. In this context, it suggests that starting training for the marathon is the best course of action. The use of "had" implies a sense of urgency, emphasizing the importance of starting as soon as possible.Rate this question:
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Match the comments (9–14) with the people (A–D). You can choose the people more than once. Cheating today is all about using advanced types of technology.
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Chrissie
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Mark
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Maddy
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Hamish
Correct Answer
B. MarkExplanation
Mark is the correct answer because the statement "Cheating today is all about using advanced types of technology" implies that Mark is knowledgeable about the topic and likely to make such a comment. The other people (Chrissie, Maddy, and Hamish) may not have the same level of understanding or interest in technology, so they are less likely to make this comment.Rate this question:
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The consequences of cheating in the past could be very serious.
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Chrissie
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Mark
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Maddy
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Hamish
Correct Answer
A. ChrissieExplanation
The given statement suggests that Chrissie is the most likely person to have faced serious consequences for cheating in the past. This implies that Chrissie has a history of cheating and has experienced negative outcomes as a result. The other options, Mark, Maddy, and Hamish, are not mentioned in relation to cheating or facing serious consequences, making Chrissie the most plausible answer.Rate this question:
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Students will always cheat – it’s a fact of life.
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Chrissie
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Mark
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Maddy
- D.
Hamish
Correct Answer
C. MaddyExplanation
The given statement suggests that cheating is a common behavior among students and is considered a fact of life. Out of the four individuals listed (Chrissie, Mark, Maddy, and Hamish), Maddy is the most likely candidate for the answer because the statement implies that all students cheat, and Maddy is one of the students listed.Rate this question:
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Teachers have three main ways of discouraging cheating.
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Chrissie
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Mark
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Maddy
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Hamish
Correct Answer
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To stop cheating we need to train students very early on in their school careers.
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Chrissie
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Mark
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Maddy
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Hamish
Correct Answer
D. HamishExplanation
Hamish is the correct answer because the statement suggests that to stop cheating, students need to be trained early on in their school careers. Out of the given options, Hamish is the only one that fits this criteria. The other options, Chrissie, Mark, and Maddy, are not mentioned in relation to the training of students to prevent cheating. Therefore, Hamish is the most suitable answer based on the given information.Rate this question:
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Websites that supply essays for money are dishonest.
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Chrissie
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Mark
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Maddy
- D.
Hamish
Correct Answer
B. MarkExplanation
Mark is the correct answer because the statement "Websites that supply essays for money are dishonest" implies that these websites engage in unethical practices by selling essays for profit. Mark is the only person among the options provided who is associated with dishonesty. Therefore, it can be inferred that Mark is the most likely person to engage in such dishonest practices.Rate this question:
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Read the article again and choose the best answers, A, B, or C. Techniques for cheating at schools in the past were ...
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Different to those used now.
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The same as those used now.
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Not permitted.
Correct Answer
A. Different to those used now.Explanation
The correct answer is "different to those used now" because the article states that techniques for cheating at schools in the past were different from those used now. This implies that the techniques used now are not the same as the ones used in the past.Rate this question:
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Students’ access to the Internet has created ...
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More online exams.
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More ways of cheating.
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More e-marking systems.
Correct Answer
B. More ways of cheating.Explanation
The correct answer is "more ways of cheating." The availability of the internet to students has opened up various opportunities for cheating. With easy access to information, students can search for answers online during exams or use online platforms to communicate and share answers with their peers. This has led to an increase in the number of ways students can cheat, posing a challenge for educators and institutions to ensure academic integrity.Rate this question:
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Using the Internet students are able to ...
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Hack other students’ work.
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Buy essays written by other people.
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See exam papers before an exam.
Correct Answer
B. Buy essays written by other people.Explanation
Using the Internet, students have the ability to purchase essays that have been written by other individuals. This allows them to obtain completed assignments without putting in the necessary effort or learning required to complete the work themselves. This practice is considered unethical and can result in academic dishonesty.Rate this question:
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Research has shown that some university students ...
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Are paid up to £300 to write good essays.
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Are willing to pay up to £300 for a good essay.
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Are prepared to buy good essay plans for up to £300.
Correct Answer
B. Are willing to pay up to £300 for a good essay.Explanation
The research mentioned in the question suggests that university students are willing to pay up to £300 for a good essay. This indicates that students value the quality of essays and are willing to invest a significant amount of money in order to obtain a well-written piece.Rate this question:
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Teachers who are familiar with their students’ work ...
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Are likely to give them better marks.
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Don’t check whether they have copied it.
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Know if they have cheated from the writing style.
Correct Answer
C. Know if they have cheated from the writing style.Explanation
Teachers who are familiar with their students' work are likely to give them better marks because they can recognize their writing style and identify if they have cheated. By being familiar with their students' work, teachers can easily spot inconsistencies or similarities in writing style that may indicate plagiarism or cheating. This familiarity allows teachers to assess the originality and authenticity of the work, leading to fair and accurate grading.Rate this question:
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Cheating is pointless because ...
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You don’t learn anything from it.
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It’s not effective in exams.
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Cheaters usually get caught.
Correct Answer
A. You don’t learn anything from it.Explanation
Cheating is pointless because you don't learn anything from it. When you cheat, you are not putting in the effort to understand the material or develop the necessary skills. Instead, you rely on dishonest methods to achieve a desired outcome, which ultimately hinders your personal growth and development. Cheating may provide short-term benefits, but in the long run, it deprives you of the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills, and the satisfaction of accomplishing tasks on your own.Rate this question:
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