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Listening

Part 1: For questions 1-5, listen to a conversation about an accident.Decide whether the following
statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding boxes provided.

1. The accident happened at the summer party.

2. His initial assessment of the injury was optimistic.

3. He had to have several stitches the following day.

4. They both remember the news stories about the very strong winds.

5. The speaker hit his chin against the side of a car.

Part 2: For questions 14-18, listen to a discussion on the subject of attitudes to work and choose
the correct answer A, B, C, or D which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers
in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

14. Lois agrees with John's point that _______.

A. the psychological effects of unemployment can be overstated

B. some people are better equipped to deal with unemployment than others

C. problems arise when unemployment coincides with other traumatic events

D. most people dread the prospect of unemployment

15. Lois agrees with the listener who suggested that _______. .

A. people should prepare for redundancy as they would for retirement

B. voluntary work may be more rewarding than paid work

C. not everybody can expect a high level of job satisfaction

D. work is only one aspect of a fulfilling life

16. What Is JohnÕs attitude towards people who see work as a "means to an end"?

A. He accepts that they have made a valid choice.

B. He feels they may be missing out on something important

C. He doubts their level of commitment to the job.

D. He fears it will lead to difficulties for them later.

17. When asked about so-called "slackers" at work, John points out that _______.
A. their views are unacceptable in a free labour market

B. such an attitude has become increasingly unacceptable

C. people often jump to unfair conclusions about them

D. they accept the notion that work is a necessary evil

18. Lois quotes the psychologist Freud in order to _______.

A. provide a contrast to the ideas of Bertrand Russell

B. question the idea that a desire to work is a natural thing

C. show how intellectual ideas have shifted over time

D. lend weight to John's ideas about increased social mobility

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What is organic food?

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Organic nutrition or organic food is a phrase that is mentioned a lot nowadays. Organic food is the most
chosen food from housewives because of the health benefits it brings. But few people understand what
organic food is, what nutritional benefits this food brings, as well as how to choose these foods. This
term refers to foods that are grown, handled and prepared in a way that is safe for the environment. For
agricultural products, it is a product that is grown without the use of most conventional pesticides, using
artificial fertilizers, sewage sludge, radiation and genetically modified organisms. For animal meat,
antibiotics or hormones are not injected. Organic food is usually good for the environment. However, it
is also relatively more expensive: the USDA (US Department of Agriculture) reports that the cost of
organic fruits and vegetables is often 20% more than conventional products. Sometimes the difference
can be much higher, especially for certain items like organic milk and eggs. Advocates say organic food is
safer, possibly more nutritious, and often tastier than non-organic food. They also say that organic
production is sustainable for the environment and is also safer for animals. And more and more
consumers seem to be convinced by that. Although organic foods often cost more — or a lot more —
sales in the industry are steadily increasing. Food scientist Alyson E. Mitchell, and his colleagues at the
University of California, Davis have studied compounds called flavonoids. Recent evidence suggests that
these micronutrients play an important role in preventing cancer and heart disease. Flavonoids are also
compounds with plant protection effects. They protect against UV radiation. They help fight fungi and
bacteria. In addition, flavonoids do not have a favorable taste for pests. Normally, if a plant is attacked
by bugs, it starts to produce more flavonoids. Mitchell thinks plants sprayed with insecticides and
fungicides won't produce as many flavonoids as plants grown organically. So her research team
compared the flavonoid levels in fruits and vegetables grown in the same place but with different
methods. The results showed that Flavonoids were found more in organically grown vegetables.

1 .Thomas didn't feel like going to the party.

->Thomas was not in the mood for going to the party.

2. The announcement of her engagement took us all by surprise

3. Have a difference of opinion= disagreement

4. come back down to earth = return to reality after a period of daydreaming or excitement.

Brought him down/back to earth

5. come to terms with the fact that