Gateway B1 Unit 9 Test Standard Reading
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Read the article about online newspapers. News onlineFor many people, buying and reading a newspaper is part of their daily routine. They enjoy spending time searching thepages for interesting political stories, laughing at cartoons, catching up with the latest sports results and reading aboutcelebrity scandals. They take their newspapers into work, on the bus or into a café, and reading it over breakfast is atradition for many people. (1) ……………………… Or is it?There has been a news revolution going on over the last few years. (2) ……………………… Some newspapers started putting theirreports online and now nearly all the major newspapers have online versions. We can access most of these free of chargefrom laptops, mobile phones and other hand-held devices. (3) ………………………However, the popularity of online news is being tested. Because news is now so widely available online, newspapers arelosing money. Fewer people are buying newspapers so companies have to spend more to maintain their websites. Andbecause Internet news contains videos and graphics, the costs are even higher. (4) ………………………The newspapers have a difficult choice to make. Will people continue to visit their sites if they have to pay? Will they visitanother newspaper’s site which is still free? (5) ……………………… Experts do not agree on what is going to happen. (6)……………………… Others, however, have said that this step is inevitable and soon we shall have to pay more for informationthat we find online. We’ll have to wait to see what happens.
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Six sentences are missing from the article. Choose from the sentences the one which fits each gap.News onlineFor many people, buying and reading a newspaper is part of their daily routine. They enjoy spending time searching thepages for interesting political stories, laughing at cartoons, catching up with the latest sports results and reading aboutcelebrity scandals. They take their newspapers into work, on the bus or into a café, and reading it over breakfast is atradition for many people. ……………………… Or is it?
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Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.
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Will they start buying newspapers again?
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So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
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Unsurprisingly some of the big papers have started charging people to read their newspapers online.
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People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.
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The newspaper is part of our culture.
Correct Answer
F. The newspaper is part of our culture.Explanation
The sentence "The newspaper is part of our culture." fits the gap in the article because it provides a conclusion to the previous sentences that discuss the importance of newspapers in people's daily routines. It suggests that despite the rise of the internet and free access to information, newspapers still hold significance and are deeply ingrained in our society.Rate this question:
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There has been a news revolution going on over the last few years. ……………………… Some newspapers started putting their reports online and now nearly all the major newspapers have online versions.
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Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.
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Will they start buying newspapers again?
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So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
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Unsurprisingly some of the big papers have started charging people to read their newspapers online.
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People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.
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The newspaper is part of our culture.
Correct Answer
E. People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.Explanation
The given answer is supported by the statement in the passage that "Some newspapers started putting their reports online and now nearly all the major newspapers have online versions." This suggests that people have shifted to the internet to get their daily news, indicating that they have turned to the internet as a source for their news reports. Therefore, it can be inferred that people started turning to the internet to provide them with a daily news report.Rate this question:
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We can access most of these free of charge from laptops, mobile phones and other hand-held devices. ………………………
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Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.
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Will they start buying newspapers again?
- C.
So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
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Unsurprisingly some of the big papers have started charging people to read their newspapers online.
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People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.
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The newspaper is part of our culture.
Correct Answer
C. So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?Explanation
The given answer suggests that since people can access most information for free on the internet from various devices, there is no need to pay for newspapers anymore. This is supported by the idea that the internet was designed to provide free information, and many people are unwilling to pay for it. Furthermore, it is mentioned that some newspapers have started charging for online access, indicating a shift towards paid content. The statement also implies that newspapers are a part of our culture, highlighting their historical significance.Rate this question:
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However, the popularity of online news is being tested. Because news is now so widely available online, newspapers are losing money. Fewer people are buying newspapers so companies have to spend more to maintain their websites. And because Internet news contains videos and graphics, the costs are even higher. (4) ………………………
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Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.
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Will they start buying newspapers again?
- C.
So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
- D.
Unsurprisingly some of the big papers have started charging people to read their newspapers online.
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People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.
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The newspaper is part of our culture.
Correct Answer
D. Unsurprisingly some of the big papers have started charging people to read their newspapers online.Explanation
The given answer suggests that some major newspapers have started implementing a paywall system, where readers have to pay to access their online content. This is likely due to the decline in newspaper sales and the increasing costs of maintaining their websites. The answer implies that the newspapers are trying to find a new source of revenue by charging readers for online news, as the traditional model of relying on advertising revenue is no longer sustainable.Rate this question:
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The newspapers have a difficult choice to make. Will people continue to visit their sites if they have to pay? Will they visit another newspaper’s site which is still free? ………………………
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Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.
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Will they start buying newspapers again?
- C.
So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
- D.
Unsurprisingly some of the big papers have started charging people to read their newspapers online.
- E.
People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.
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The newspaper is part of our culture.
Correct Answer
B. Will they start buying newspapers again?Explanation
The question is asking about the possibility of people returning to buying newspapers again. The passage discusses the dilemma faced by newspapers in deciding whether to charge for online content or keep it free. It also mentions that people turned to the internet for news, implying that they stopped buying newspapers. Therefore, the answer suggests that the question is asking if people will go back to purchasing physical newspapers instead of relying solely on online news sources.Rate this question:
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Experts do not agree on what is going to happen. ……………………… Others, however, have said that this step is inevitable and soon we shall have to pay more for information that we find online. We’ll have to wait to see what happens.
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Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.
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Will they start buying newspapers again?
- C.
So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
- D.
So why should we pay for newspapers anymore?
- E.
People started turning to the Internet to provide them with a daily news report.
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The newspaper is part of our culture.
Correct Answer
A. Many say that the idea of the Internet is to allow people to have free information and they will not agree to pay for it.Explanation
The given answer explains that many people believe that the purpose of the Internet is to provide free information, and they are not willing to pay for it. This suggests that the idea of paying for newspapers, which also provide information, may become less popular as people turn to the Internet for their daily news. Additionally, the answer implies that the newspaper holds cultural significance, but it does not provide a clear explanation for why people should continue paying for newspapers in the face of free online information.Rate this question:
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Read the article again and choose the best answers, A, B or C.What is the aim of this article?
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To discuss what people like reading in the morning
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To discuss the future of newspapers
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To explain the history of newspapers
Correct Answer
B. To discuss the future of newspapersExplanation
The aim of this article is to discuss the future of newspapers.Rate this question:
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What has changed in the last few years?
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Newspapers have become available on the Internet.
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Newspapers started writing reports about the Internet.
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People have now got laptops and mobile phones.
Correct Answer
A. Newspapers have become available on the Internet.Explanation
In the last few years, newspapers have become available on the internet. This means that readers can access newspapers online instead of relying solely on print versions. This change has allowed for greater convenience and accessibility, as people can now read newspapers on their laptops and mobile phones. It has also opened up new opportunities for newspapers to reach a wider audience and adapt to the digital age.Rate this question:
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How much does it cost to access online newspapers?
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They’re all free of charge.
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Many of them cost nothing.
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They all charge a small amount.
Correct Answer
B. Many of them cost nothing.Explanation
The correct answer is "Many of them cost nothing" because it implies that there are online newspapers that can be accessed for free. This suggests that not all online newspapers are free, but a significant number of them do not require any payment.Rate this question:
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What problem are newspapers facing?
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They have to pass a test before they go online.
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It’s difficult to include videos and graphics.
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They aren’t making any money from online news.
Correct Answer
C. They aren’t making any money from online news.Explanation
Newspapers are facing the problem of not making any money from online news. This suggests that despite the availability of their content online, newspapers are unable to generate sufficient revenue from it. This could be due to various factors such as the decline in print advertising revenue, the rise of free online news sources, or the challenges in monetizing digital content effectively. This financial challenge poses a significant problem for newspapers as it impacts their sustainability and ability to continue producing quality journalism.Rate this question:
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Why do some people think online newspapers should be free?
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Because the Internet is supposed to be free
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Because it’s difficult to access them
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Because all newspapers should be free
Correct Answer
A. Because the Internet is supposed to be freeExplanation
Some people believe that online newspapers should be free because they think the internet should be a platform for free access to information. They argue that since the internet is a public space where people can freely share and access content, online newspapers should align with this principle and be available to everyone without any cost. This perspective stems from the belief that information is a fundamental right and should not be limited by financial barriers.Rate this question:
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What does the writer think about the future of onlinenewspapers?
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Newspapers will have to be free.
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No one knows what the future will be.
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People won’t continue to read the news.
Correct Answer
B. No one knows what the future will be.Explanation
The writer's opinion about the future of online newspapers is that it is uncertain and unpredictable. They believe that no one can accurately predict what will happen in the future regarding online newspapers.Rate this question:
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