TEST 1

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Listen to the piece of news and decide whether the statements (1-5) are True or False.
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An investigation has found that all household products contain dangerous chemicals.
A professor was not surprised to find the toxic chemicals in the household products.
The same chemical is found in nail-polish remover and air fresheners.
Researchers found 85 chemicals that exceeded suggested safety limits.
A researcher urged caution when buying things like air freshener.

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TEST 2
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Listen to the piece of news and decide whether the statements (1-5) are True or False.
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Researchers tested six products to find out their levels of toxicity.

A. Steinemann was surprised by the amount and the potential toxicity of the chemicals.
Researchers found 58 chemicals that exceeded suggested safety limits.
Air freshener and detergent manufacturers welcomed the research.
An industry spokesman said his products did not make people sick.

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Audio script
New research has found that many common household products contain harmful chemicals. The
University of Washington study analysed a range of six top-selling fabric softeners, detergents and air
fresheners. Researchers discovered at least one chemical in the products that are described as toxic or
hazardous under US laws. Professor Anne Steinemann said: "I was surprised by both the number and the
potential toxicity of the chemicals that were found." She added: "I didn't find a brand that didn't emit at least
one toxic chemical." She explained that the chemicals included acetone, which is an active ingredient in
paint thinner and nail-polish remover. She also outlined a number of other hazardous chemicals.
Test results showed 58 different volatile chemicals above the recommended safety level. Researchers
found an air freshener that contained more than 20 different harmful compounds, of which; seven are
regulated as being toxic. Steinemanns advice for consumers was: "Be careful if you buy products with
fragrance, because you really don't know what's in them.I'd like to see better labelling. In the meantime, I'd
recommend that instead of air fresheners people use ventilation, and with laundry products, choose
fragrance-free versions." Her conclusions angered manufacturers, who said the research really lacks a realworld risk perspective". A spokesman said the products were safe and did not cause ill health.
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SPEAKING
Topics (Chemical technology)
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Qualitative analysis and environmental monitoring

Chemistry of carbon
Organic chemistry
Analytical chemistry
Modern trends in science
Environmental problems caused by chemical industry
Health hazards connected with chemical industry
Protection of labour
Advanced materials
SPEAKING
Topics (Automation and computer-integrated systems)

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Data Security
Software Engineering
People in Computing
Recent Developments in IT
Protection of labour
Computer integrated technological processes and manufacture.
Computer-aided systems of engineering
Modern trends in science
Environmental problems caused by chemical industry

WRITING
Being a senior student you have decided to apply for a part-time job at the chemical trade company.
Write a letter of application (180-200 words) to the HR manager of the company. In the letter you are to:
confirm that you wish to apply and say where you learned about the job;
say why you are interested in the position and relate your interests to those of your company;
show that you can contribute to the job by highlighting your most relevant skills and experience;
indicate your willingness to attend an interview and say when you would be free to attend it.