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Domanda 1

COOKING SAFETY: CHECKLIST

(0) ................. when you are frying or grilling food. If you leave the kitchen for even a short period of time, turn off the stove.

(Q1) ................., roasting or boiling food, check it regularly, remain in the home while food is cooking, and use a timer to remind you that you’re cooking.

(Q2) .................– for example, paper or plastic bags, curtains – away from your stovetop.

(Q3) .................or tightly rolled sleeves when cooking. Loose clothing can touch the stove burners and can catch fire if it comes in contact with a gas flame or electric burner.

Have a ‘kid-free zone’ of at least 3 feet around the stove and areas where hot food or drink is prepared or carried.

If you have a stove fire, when in doubt, just get out and call the fire department.

(Q4) .................and mitt nearby when you’re cooking. If a small fire starts in a pan, put the lid over the pan. Turn off the burner. Do not move the pan. To keep the fire from restarting, leave the lid
on until the pan is completely cool.

(Q5) ................., turn off the heat and keep the door closed to prevent flames from burning you or your clothing. A#er a fire, the oven should be checked and/or serviced before being used again.

(Q6) ................., away from the face. Hot steam from a container of microwaved food or the food itself can cause burns.

(Q7) ................. in a microwave oven because it heats liquids irregularly. Heat baby bottles in warm water, instead.

(Q8) ................. , putting it in cool water. Cool the burn for three to five minutes. Cover with a clean, dry cloth. If the burn is bigger than your fist, or if you have any questions, get medical help right
away.

Think Green! Unplug small appliances when not in use.

Read the leaflet about the kitchen safety rules by the National Fire Protection Association (USA).
Parts of the text have been removed.
Choose the correct part (A-K) for each gap (1-8).
There are two extra parts that you should not use.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

A. Keep an oven lid 0. C

B. Heat liquid food Q1.

Risposta Corretta: I. ; i ; i. ; I
Tua Risposta:

C. Stay in the kitchen Q2.

Risposta Corretta: E ; E. ; e ; e.
Tua Risposta:

D. Never heat a baby bottle Q3.

Risposta Corretta: K ; K. ; k ; k.
Tua Risposta:

E. Keep things that can catch fire Q4.

Risposta Corretta: A ; A. ; a ; a.
Tua Risposta:

F. Wear an apron Q5.

Risposta Corretta: G ; G. ; g ; g.
Tua Risposta:

G. In case of an oven fire Q6.

Risposta Corretta: J ; J. ; j ; j.
Tua Risposta:

H. Treat a burn right away Q7.

Risposta Corretta: D ; D. ; d ; d.
Tua Risposta:

I. If you are baking Q8.

Risposta Corretta: H ; H. ; h ; h.
Tua Risposta:

J. Open microwaved food slowly

K. Wear short, close-fitting

Domanda 2

Trends in Arts Attendance and Literary Reading

This research booklet shows the rates at which adults in the United States have been attending arts events – and reading works of literature – over a 15-year period. Art-going (e.g. art museum
visits, performing arts attendance) and literary reading (e.g. novel or poetry reading) are two conspicuous ways that well over 100 million Americans engage with art throughout the year. But there
is also the use of electronic and online media to access and share artworks.

A. ATTENDING ARTS EVENTS

In 2017, 53.8 percent of US adults (up from 50.2 percent in 2012), or 132.3 million people, attended a visual or performing arts activity at least once in the past 12 months; 58.6 percent of US adults
(or 137.8 million people) went to the movies at least once in the 12-month period.
Between 2012 and 2017, there was significant growth in adults’ rates of attendance at outdoor performing arts festivals.
Also on the rise were the number of adults who visited art museums/galleries, or who visited places for historic or design value. Greater numbers of art-goers among 18/24-year-olds and 35/44-
year-olds, and adults who received only some college education contributed to the general increase in art museum/gallery attendance rates between 2012 and 2017.

B. READING BOOKS AND LITERATURE

Book-reading rates remain similar to those in the two preceding survey years (2008 and 2012). Nevertheless, there were significant declines in the percentage of book readers among women.
Between 2012 and 2017, the declines in novel and short-story reading registered mainly among women and 18/24-year-olds.
Poetry reading has increased. Between 2012 and 2017, the share of 18/24-year-olds who read poetry more than doubled. Both men and women increased their poetry-reading rates.
The reading of plays increased slightly but significantly in 2017. Those gains are reflected in the percentage of women and 35/44-year-olds who now read these works.
23.3 percent of all adults read one or more books on e-readers, tablets, computers, cell phones or other electronic devices.

Read the survey about the number of people attending arts events and reading books in the USA, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5.
Only one answer is correct.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

Q1. Almost 60 percent of US adul

Risposta Corretta: went to the cinema at least once in 2017.

Tua Risposta:

Domanda 3
Read the survey about the number of people attending arts events and reading books in the USA, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5.
Only one answer is correct.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

Q2. In 2017, classical music concerts were attended by

Risposta Corretta: 21 million adults.

Tua Risposta:

Domanda 4
Read the survey about the number of people attending arts events and reading books in the USA, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5.
Only one answer is correct.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

Q3. Less than 3 percent of US adults went to

Risposta Corretta: the opera.

Tua Risposta:

Domanda 5
Read the survey about the number of people attending arts events and reading books in the USA, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5.
Only one answer is correct.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

Q4. Between 2012 and 2017, people between the age of 18 and 24 read

Risposta Corretta: fewer novels and short stories, and more poetry than in the past.
Tua Risposta:

Domanda 6
Read the survey about the number of people attending arts events and reading books in the USA, then choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D) for questions 1-5.
Only one answer is correct.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

Q5. The percentage of play readers grew in 2017, in particular thanks to

Risposta Corretta: women and 35/44-year-olds.

Tua Risposta:

Domanda 7

Some Famous Foods

A
Although many people assume that ‘ Caesar salad’ originated in Rome and was named for Julius Caesar, the salad is believed to have been invented by an Italian immigrant in Tijuana, Mexico. In
1924 Caesar Cardini, owner of a restaurant on a busy street, was running low on ingredients and was caught by surprise when a large group of patrons arrived. In an attempt to improvise, he tossed
together a few items he had on hand: romaine lettuce, garlic, croutons, Parmesan cheese, olive oil, eggs and Worcestershire sauce. Impressed with the creation, patrons quickly spread the word
and a salad sensation was born.

B
Many people are aware of the association between sandwiches and the British statesman John Montagu, 4th earl of Sandwich (1718-92). According to one account, Montagu, a gambler in his
private life, was deep in poker play and unwilling to break for food. He requested that a servant bring him a piece of meat, stuffed between two slices of toast, so he could eat without stopping the
card game. Apparently, his friends supported his request and began asking for the same as a ‘sandwich’. The 11th earl of Sandwich (a direct descendant) established a sandwich shop called The
Earl of Sandwich in Florida in 2004; franchise locations still operate throughout the United States and in London and Paris.

C
The origin of the hearty ‘Reuben’ sandwich appears to be less clearly defined. One account dates back to 1914, when an actress, one of Charlie Chaplin’s friends, visited Arnold Reuben’s deli in New
York City. Hungry, she insisted, ‘Reuben, make me a sandwich, make it a combination, I’m so hungry I could eat a brick.’ As requested, Reuben stacked ham, turkey, Swiss cheese, coleslaw and
Russian dressing on rye bread. The actress was so impressed that she suggested he continue to offer the sandwich and name it an Annette Seelos Special, in her honor. The deli owner decided to
name the sandwich a#er himself – a Reuben special.
A second story claims that Reuben Kulakofsky, a Lithuanian-born grocer in Omaha, Nebraska, invented the Reuben. Kulakofsky supposedly created the sandwich with his poker buddies, who met
weekly at the Blackstone Hotel.

D
Fittingly, a dish (‘Eggs Benedict’) o#en consumed to alleviate a hangover may have been inspired by that very condition. According to legend, one morning in 1894, Lemuel Benedict, a fashionable
Wall Street stockbroker, stumbled upon the Waldorf Hotel for breakfast. Complaining of a hangover, he ordered à la carte items from the menu, believing his concoction would help ease the
a#ermath of his drinking. His order consisted of poached eggs, buttered toast and bacon, with a side of hollandaise sauce.

E
You may assume that ‘ French toast’ was invented in France. However, the etymology of the popular breakfast dish is still a bit unclear. During medieval times, a battering process frequently was
used to make stale loaves of bread more appetizing. But were the French truly the first to dip and fry their bread? An extremely similar dish, suppe dorate, was popular in England during the Middle
Ages. And then there’s the myth of an innkeeper in Albany, New York, named Joseph French.
In 1724 he advertised the dish as ‘French Toast’, because he reportedly had not learned to use apostrophes.

Read the texts about the origins of some famous dishes.

Match the questions (1-8) with the descriptions (A-E).
You can choose each description more than once.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

Which dish…

0. contains an adjective of nationality in its name? E

Q1. might derive its nickname from the surname of a NY Stock Exchange broker?
Risposta Corretta: D ; D. ; d ; d.
Tua Risposta:

Q2. is also sold in franchise shops bearing the name of its inventor?
Risposta Corretta: B ; B. ; b ; b.
Tua Risposta:

Q3. is made by dipping and frying stale bread?

Risposta Corretta: E ; E. ; e ; e.
Tua Risposta:

Q4. was invented by an aristocratic man to prevent players from interrupting their game to eat?
Risposta Corretta: B ; B. ; b ; b.
Tua Risposta:

Q5. was invented by chance with the only ingredients le# in the owner’s restaurant?
Risposta Corretta: A ; A. ; a ; a.
Tua Risposta:

Q6. possibly derives its name from the first name of a card player?
Risposta Corretta: C ; C. ; c ; c.
Tua Risposta:

Q7. is o#en ordered because it is believed to reduce the effects of a hangover?

Risposta Corretta: D ; D. ; d ; d.
Tua Risposta:

Q8. also contains cheese, ham, turkey and dressing?

Risposta Corretta: C ; C. ; c ; c.
Tua Risposta:

Domanda 8

WHO at 70
(0) .................
On 7 April 2018, World Health Day, the World Health Organization (WHO) marked its 70th anniversary. For the special occasion, World Health Day was dedicated to one of WHO’s founding
principles: ‘The enjoyment of the highest attainable standard of health is one of the fundamental rights of every human being without distinction of race, religion, political belief, economic or
social condition.’ The tagline for the day was ‘Universal Health Coverage: everyone, everywhere’.

(Q1) .................
Globally, life expectancy has increased by 25 years since WHO was established. Some of the biggest health gains are seen among children under 5: in 2016, 6 million fewer children died before they
reached their fi#h birthday than in 1990. Smallpox has been defeated and polio is on the verge of eradication.
Many countries have successfully eliminated measles, malaria and debilitating tropical diseases like guinea worm and elephantiasis, as well as mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis.

(Q2) .................
From the very beginning, WHO has brought together the world’s top health experts to produce recommendations and international reference materials. These range from the International
Classification of Diseases – currently used in 100 countries as a common standard for reporting diseases and identifying health trends – to the WHO Essential Medicines List – a guide for countries
on the key medicines that a national health system needs. In May 2018, WHO published the world’s first Essential Diagnostics List.

(Q3) .................
For decades, WHO staff have worked alongside governments and health professionals on the ground. In the early years, there was a strong focus on fighting infectious killers like smallpox, polio
and diphtheria. The Expanded Programme on Immunization, for example, set up by WHO in the early 1970s, has, with the help of UNICEF, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and others, brought life-saving
vaccines to millions of children. WHO estimates that immunization prevents 2-3 million deaths every year.

(Q4) .................
In recent decades, the world has seen a rise in non-communicable diseases such as cancer, diabetes and heart disease. These diseases now account for 70% of all deaths. So WHO has shi#ed focus,
along with health authorities around the world, to promote healthy eating, physical exercise and regular health checks. The Organization has run global health campaigns on the prevention of
diabetes, high blood pressure and depression.

(Q5) .................
Tracking progress in all of these areas requires a strong monitoring system. Data collected from countries across the world is stored in and shared through WHO’s Global Health Observatory. This
powerful tool helps countries get a clear picture of who is falling sick, from which disease and where, so they can target efforts where they are needed most.

(Q6) .................
Every year, WHO studies influenza trends to work out what should go into the next season’s vaccine. And it remains on constant alert against the threat of pandemic influenza. One hundred years
a#er the flu pandemic of 1918, WHO is determined that the world should never again be subjected to such a threat to global health security. WHO is currently responding to outbreaks and
humanitarian crises in more than 40 countries.

(Q7) .................
WHO succeeded the League of Nations’ Health Organization. Its establishment was approved by the UN Conference in San Francisco, USA, in 1945. The WHO Constitution was dra#ed by a
committee, chaired by Dr Brock Chisholm, who became WHO’s first director general in 1948. The Constitution was approved by Member States during the International Health Conference in New
York, USA.

Read the text about the World Health Organization.

Choose the correct heading (A-J) for each paragraph (1-7).
There are two extra headings that you should not use.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

A. Using data to target our efforts

B. 70 years of progress

C. Making a difference on the ground

D. Fighting the current flu pandemic

E. Producing international reference materials

F. Working for better health for everyone, everywhere

G. Millions of deaths due to immunization

H. Responding to new challenges

I. Remaining on constant alert

J. Historical details

0. F

Q1.
Risposta Corretta: B ; B. ; b ; b.
Tua Risposta:

Q2.
Risposta Corretta: E ; E. ; e ; e.
Tua Risposta:

Q3.
Risposta Corretta: C ; C. ; c ; c.
Tua Risposta:

Q4.
Risposta Corretta: H ; H. ; h ; h.
Tua Risposta:

Q5.
Risposta Corretta: A ; A. ; a ; a.
Tua Risposta:

Q6.
Risposta Corretta: I ; I. ; i ; i.
Tua Risposta:

Q7.
Risposta Corretta: J ; J. ; j ; j.
Tua Risposta:

Domanda 9

Dogs Watching Television

Dog owners o#en notice their pets watching televisions and tablets. But what is going on in their pooch’s head? Indeed, by tracking their vision using similar methods used on humans, research
has found that domestic dogs do prefer some images in particular.

This research indicates that dogs have a preference towards watching other canines – but our studies have also discovered that sound o#en initially attracts dogs towards television and other
devices. Favoured sounds include dogs barking and whining, people giving dog-friendly commands and praise, and the noise of toys squeaking.

How dogs watch TV is very different to the way humans do, however. Instead of sitting still, dogs will o#en approach the screen to get a closer look, and walk repeatedly between their owner and
the television. They are essentially fidgety, interactive viewers.

What dogs can see on the screen is also different to humans. Dogs have dichromatic vision – they have two types of colour receptor cells and see colour within two spectrums of light: blue and
yellow. The use of colour within media is very important for dogs. Their eyes are also more sensitive to movement, and vets suspect that the improved flicker rate that has come from the shi# from
standard to high-definition television has allowed dogs to better perceive media shown on modern TV screens.

But do they enjoy it?

Multiple screens have also been used in research to see whether dogs can pick what to watch. Early research has shown that when presented with three screens, dogs are unable to decide, instead
preferring to watch one screen no matter what is on it. This has still to be tested with two screens or more than three.

While science has shown that dogs can engage with television and that they prefer certain programmes, it has yet to delve into the complex question of whether they actually enjoy it. We as
humans will o#en watch distressing footage or videos that make us feel a range of emotions, from distress to anger and horror. It’s not always because it makes us feel good. We just don’t know
whether similar factors motivate dogs to watch.

What a dog does engage with, however, differs from dog to dog, depending on their personality, experience and preference. This is speculated to be influenced by what their owner watches, with
dogs following their human’s gaze and other communication signals, such as gestures and head turns.

Dogs, unlike humans, will also o#en have very short interactions, o#en under three seconds, with the media, preferring to glance at the TV rather than focus on it like humans. Research has found
that even with media specifically designed for dogs, they will still spend the majority of their time watching nothing at all. The ideal television for dogs, therefore, should contain snippets rather
than long storytelling scenarios.

Technology has the potential to provide entertainment for domestic canines, improving the welfare of dogs le# home alone and in kennels. Just don’t expect a doggie version of the Radio Times
just yet.

Read the article about what dogs see when they watch television, then answer the questions (1-7) using a maximum of 4 words.
Write your answers in the spaces provided.
The first one (0) has been done for you.

0. Which electronic visual displays do pets usually watch? (Give two answers)

a. Televisions b. Tablets

Q1. What animals do dogs prefer watching, according to this study?

Risposta Corretta: Other canines ; Canines ; Dogs ; other canines ; canines ; other dogs ; dogs ; OTHER CANINES ; CANINES ; OTHER DOGS ; DOGS
Tua Risposta:
.

Q2. What sounds, emitted by animals, attract the dogs’ attention? (Give two answers)

a.
Risposta Corretta: Barking ; dogs barking ; barking ; dogs whining ; whining ; DOGS BARKING ; BARKING ; DOGS WHINING ; WHINING ; Dogs barking ; Dogs whining ; Whining
Tua Risposta:
. b.
Risposta Corretta: Dogs barking ; Dogs whining ; Barking ; Whining ; dogs barking ; barking ; dogs whining ; whining ; DOGS BARKING ; BARKING ; DOGS WHINING ; WHINING
Tua Risposta:
.

Q3. What colours do dogs’ receptor cells allow them to perceive? (Give two answers)

a.
Risposta Corretta: Blue ; Yellow ; blue ; yellow ; BLUE ; YELLOW
Tua Risposta:
. b.
Risposta Corretta: Blue ; blue ; yellow ; BLUE ; YELLOW ; Yellow
Tua Risposta:
.

Q4. What degree of TV screen definition is the most suitable for dogs?

Risposta Corretta: High definition ; High definition television ; High-definition television ; high definition ; high definition television ; high-definition television ; HIGH DEFINITION ; HIGH DEFINITION
TELEVISION ; HIGH-DEFINITION TELEVISION
Tua Risposta:
.

Q5. How many screens were used by researchers to see if dogs could select what to watch?

Risposta Corretta: 3 ; Three screens ; 3 screens ; three screens ; three ; 3 Screens ; THREE SCREENS ; THREE ; 3 SCREENS
Tua Risposta:
.

Q6. How long are dogs usually able to interact with the media?

Risposta Corretta: Under three seconds ; Under 3 seconds ; Less than three seconds ; Less than 3 seconds ; Very short ; Very short time ; under 3 seconds ; less than three seconds ; less than 3
seconds ; very short ; very short time ; UNDER THREE SECONDS ; UNDER 3 SECONDS ; LESS THAN THREE SECONDS ; LESS THAN 3 SECONDS ; VERY SHORT ; VERY SHORT TIME ; under three seconds
Tua Risposta:
.

Q7. What should TV programmes contain to please and attract dogs?

Risposta Corretta: Snippets ; SNIPPETS ; snippets

Tua Risposta:
.

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