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๐งฉ Grammar 82๐ค Vocabulary 83๐ Pronunciation 23๐ฌ Language functions 15๐ Reading 34โ๏ธ Writing 7๐ญ Literature 11
When we see someone for the first time, our brains instantly notice things like their age, hair, eye and skin colour or height and voice, and we use this information to make assumptions about their education, social position and character. Without realising it, we then make important decisions, such as who to give a job to or who to trust, based on these assumptions.
According to the text, what do we do when we see someone for the first time?
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When we see someone for the first time, our brains instantly notice things like their age, hair, eye and skin colour or height and voice, and we use this information to make assumptions about their education, social position and character. Without realising it, we then make important decisions, such as who to give a job to or who to trust, based on these assumptions.
The phrase 'Without realising it' means .......... .
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In one fascinating experiment, scientists showed that if you wear a white coat that you believe belongs to a doctor, your ability to pay attention increases sharply. However, if you wear the same white coat believing it belongs to a painter, there's no improvement in your ability to concentrate. As the scientists behind the experiment stated, 'The clothes we wear have power not only over others, but also over ourselves.'
What happened when people wore a white coat that they believed belonged to a doctor?
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In one fascinating experiment, scientists showed that if you wear a white coat that you believe belongs to a doctor, your ability to pay attention increases sharply. However, if you wear the same white coat believing it belongs to a painter, there's no improvement in your ability to concentrate. As the scientists behind the experiment stated, 'The clothes we wear have power not only over others, but also over ourselves.'
What does the experiment show?
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In one fascinating experiment, scientists showed that if you wear a white coat that you believe belongs to a doctor, your ability to pay attention increases sharply. However, if you wear the same white coat believing it belongs to a painter, there's no improvement in your ability to concentrate. As the scientists behind the experiment stated, 'The clothes we wear have power not only over others, but also over ourselves.'
The word 'it' in 'believing it belongs to a painter' refers to .......... .
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A few years ago, social scientists set up an experiment in 45 different countries, in which people had to guess what 120 individuals were like based on pictures of their faces. The results showed that in every region of the world, people rated men and women over 40 as more confident, responsible, sociable and reliable. There are also studies that show that we perceive grey-haired individuals as wise or mature, or people who wear glasses as intelligent.
How did people in the experiment rate men and women over 40?
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A few years ago, social scientists set up an experiment in 45 different countries, in which people had to guess what 120 individuals were like based on pictures of their faces. The results showed that in every region of the world, people rated men and women over 40 as more confident, responsible, sociable and reliable. There are also studies that show that we perceive grey-haired individuals as wise or mature, or people who wear glasses as intelligent.
According to the studies, people who wear glasses are often seen as .......... .
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I work as a sales assistant in a women's clothing shop in Amman. The shop specialises in women's clothes made in Jordan. In my opinion, the most important thing to know about style is that it's like a wheel. It turns round and round. The looks of the past that nobody wears anymore often become the popular choices of the future. Today I'm wearing a beautiful full-length dress. It isn't new. My mum bought it 30 years ago!
What does the writer mean when she says 'style is like a wheel'?
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I work as a sales assistant in a women's clothing shop in Amman. The shop specialises in women's clothes made in Jordan. In my opinion, the most important thing to know about style is that it's like a wheel. It turns round and round. The looks of the past that nobody wears anymore often become the popular choices of the future. Today I'm wearing a beautiful full-length dress. It isn't new. My mum bought it 30 years ago!
The word 'It' in 'It isn't new' refers to .......... .
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Amahl Shakhashiri Drake is the woman who recorded an Arabic greeting for the Voyager Golden Record. The Golden Record is a 30-cm gold-plated copper record that has been sitting inside the Voyager spacecraft for nearly 50 years. NASA thought it would be a good idea to communicate information about the people and languages on Earth to people on other planets. The Voyager spacecraft have been travelling for decades and are currently over 11 billion miles from Earth.
What did Amahl Shakhashiri Drake do?
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Amahl Shakhashiri Drake is the woman who recorded an Arabic greeting for the Voyager Golden Record. The Golden Record is a 30-cm gold-plated copper record that has been sitting inside the Voyager spacecraft for nearly 50 years. NASA thought it would be a good idea to communicate information about the people and languages on Earth to people on other planets. The Voyager spacecraft have been travelling for decades and are currently over 11 billion miles from Earth.
Why did NASA put the Golden Record on Voyager?
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Amahl Shakhashiri Drake is the woman who recorded an Arabic greeting for the Voyager Golden Record. The Golden Record is a 30-cm gold-plated copper record that has been sitting inside the Voyager spacecraft for nearly 50 years. NASA thought it would be a good idea to communicate information about the people and languages on Earth to people on other planets. The Voyager spacecraft have been travelling for decades and are currently over 11 billion miles from Earth.
Which tense is used in 'The Voyager spacecraft have been travelling for decades'?
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The Mediterranean diet has had a lot of publicity as one of the healthiest eating plans there is. People who live around the Mediterranean Sea are famous for eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and herbs, which are packed with vitamins and minerals. They also eat medium amounts of fish, chicken and eggs, and dairy products, with only a limited amount of red meat. On top of that, it is rich in the type of fats that are good for the body rather than processed fats, which can be harmful.
Which food do people around the Mediterranean eat only a limited amount of?
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The Mediterranean diet has had a lot of publicity as one of the healthiest eating plans there is. People who live around the Mediterranean Sea are famous for eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and herbs, which are packed with vitamins and minerals. They also eat medium amounts of fish, chicken and eggs, and dairy products, with only a limited amount of red meat. On top of that, it is rich in the type of fats that are good for the body rather than processed fats, which can be harmful.
The word 'which' in 'which are packed with vitamins and minerals' refers to .......... .
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The Mediterranean diet has had a lot of publicity as one of the healthiest eating plans there is. People who live around the Mediterranean Sea are famous for eating plenty of fruits and vegetables, nuts and herbs, which are packed with vitamins and minerals. They also eat medium amounts of fish, chicken and eggs, and dairy products, with only a limited amount of red meat. On top of that, it is rich in the type of fats that are good for the body rather than processed fats, which can be harmful.
According to the text, what kind of fats is the Mediterranean diet rich in?
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The school canteen tries to create a family eating experience. The setting encourages eating respectfully and carefully, and promotes the idea of 'slow food'. Slow food, as opposed to fast food, connects the world of eating with the world of farming. Everyone at the table drinks water rather than fizzy drinks that are high in sugar. A common way to end a meal is often with fresh fruit that is in season.
What does 'slow food' connect?
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The school canteen tries to create a family eating experience. The setting encourages eating respectfully and carefully, and promotes the idea of 'slow food'. Slow food, as opposed to fast food, connects the world of eating with the world of farming. Everyone at the table drinks water rather than fizzy drinks that are high in sugar. A common way to end a meal is often with fresh fruit that is in season.
What do pupils drink at the table?
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When Adel decided to go camping in the desert it seemed like a great idea, until he realised that travellers to this area should remember to take insect repellent and a first aid kit with them. There are no shops or medical centres within reach. Sadly, after three days of bugs and an infected cut, Adel's holiday was finished. When Randa booked a holiday in a seaside hotel, she didn't ask about the hotel's noisy outdoor restaurant. Even ear plugs didn't stop the noise, so she had to change hotel, an expensive mistake!
What did Adel forget to take on his camping holiday?
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When Adel decided to go camping in the desert it seemed like a great idea, until he realised that travellers to this area should remember to take insect repellent and a first aid kit with them. There are no shops or medical centres within reach. Sadly, after three days of bugs and an infected cut, Adel's holiday was finished. When Randa booked a holiday in a seaside hotel, she didn't ask about the hotel's noisy outdoor restaurant. Even ear plugs didn't stop the noise, so she had to change hotel, an expensive mistake!
Why did Randa have to change hotel?
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When Adel decided to go camping in the desert it seemed like a great idea, until he realised that travellers to this area should remember to take insect repellent and a first aid kit with them. There are no shops or medical centres within reach. Sadly, after three days of bugs and an infected cut, Adel's holiday was finished. When Randa booked a holiday in a seaside hotel, she didn't ask about the hotel's noisy outdoor restaurant. Even ear plugs didn't stop the noise, so she had to change hotel, an expensive mistake!
The phrase 'within reach' in the text means .......... .
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Throughout my second year at university I had worked as a waitress at an Italian restaurant in town. As well as helping me financially, it was something I really enjoyed. I also had a passion for travelling and I was really excited when my mother phoned me. 'I've found you a summer job on a cruise ship!' she said. 'It's only four weeks and you'll have finished before university starts again.' This was a real opportunity. In my opinion it was going to be the best summer ever.
How did the writer feel about the job on the cruise ship before she started?
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Throughout my second year at university I had worked as a waitress at an Italian restaurant in town. As well as helping me financially, it was something I really enjoyed. I also had a passion for travelling and I was really excited when my mother phoned me. 'I've found you a summer job on a cruise ship!' she said. 'It's only four weeks and you'll have finished before university starts again.' This was a real opportunity. In my opinion it was going to be the best summer ever.
The word 'it' in 'it was something I really enjoyed' refers to .......... .
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At the door of the dining area, I hesitated. In front of me was an enormous space. It was at least ten times bigger than the Italian restaurant I'd worked in! Someone important-looking came up to me. 'As you're new, you will be responsible for the two tables the furthest from the kitchen,' he said. My mind started to swim: twelve people, three courses, miles to walk back and forth to the kitchen. No, this was not what I had expected.
Why did the writer hesitate at the door of the dining area?
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At the door of the dining area, I hesitated. In front of me was an enormous space. It was at least ten times bigger than the Italian restaurant I'd worked in! Someone important-looking came up to me. 'As you're new, you will be responsible for the two tables the furthest from the kitchen,' he said. My mind started to swim: twelve people, three courses, miles to walk back and forth to the kitchen. No, this was not what I had expected.
The phrase 'My mind started to swim' means that she .......... .
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At the door of the dining area, I hesitated. In front of me was an enormous space. It was at least ten times bigger than the Italian restaurant I'd worked in! Someone important-looking came up to me. 'As you're new, you will be responsible for the two tables the furthest from the kitchen,' he said. My mind started to swim: twelve people, three courses, miles to walk back and forth to the kitchen. No, this was not what I had expected.
Which tense is used in 'the Italian restaurant I'd worked in'?
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Emperor Shen Nung was the first to discover tea, according to legend. It was a windy day and some leaves blew into his pot of boiling water. When he drank, he felt refreshed. He called the drink cha. Traditional Chinese teapots and tea cups are tiny. The cups have no handles. Tea drinkers should hold the cup with two hands and enjoy the aroma of the tea before drinking.
How was tea discovered, according to legend?
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Emperor Shen Nung was the first to discover tea, according to legend. It was a windy day and some leaves blew into his pot of boiling water. When he drank, he felt refreshed. He called the drink cha. Traditional Chinese teapots and tea cups are tiny. The cups have no handles. Tea drinkers should hold the cup with two hands and enjoy the aroma of the tea before drinking.
How should people drink tea from traditional Chinese tea cups?
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Emperor Shen Nung was the first to discover tea, according to legend. It was a windy day and some leaves blew into his pot of boiling water. When he drank, he felt refreshed. He called the drink cha. Traditional Chinese teapots and tea cups are tiny. The cups have no handles. Tea drinkers should hold the cup with two hands and enjoy the aroma of the tea before drinking.
The word 'he' in 'When he drank, he felt refreshed' refers to .......... .
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Just like in Jordan, mint tea is very popular across Morocco. It is served in small glasses in business meetings and at family gatherings. The Moroccan teapot has a very long, curved spout and the tea is poured from high above the glass. This makes a foam on the tea surface. Traditionally, there are three servings of tea, with each one having a different meaning.
What makes Moroccan mint tea unique?
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Just like in Jordan, mint tea is very popular across Morocco. It is served in small glasses in business meetings and at family gatherings. The Moroccan teapot has a very long, curved spout and the tea is poured from high above the glass. This makes a foam on the tea surface. Traditionally, there are three servings of tea, with each one having a different meaning.
The word 'This' in 'This makes a foam on the tea surface' refers to .......... .
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Butter tea, called po cha, is a popular drink in the Himalayas. The high altitude means that people burn many more calories and the tea is a good source of energy. Locals drink up to 60 small cups every day. It is made from black tea, yak butter and salt and has a flavour that is more like a soup than a tea.
Why is po cha a good drink in the Himalayas?
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Butter tea, called po cha, is a popular drink in the Himalayas. The high altitude means that people burn many more calories and the tea is a good source of energy. Locals drink up to 60 small cups every day. It is made from black tea, yak butter and salt and has a flavour that is more like a soup than a tea.
What is po cha made from?
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India nowadays produces and consumes the most tea in the world. Chai is the national drink of India, and tea sellers have stalls everywhere. Families have their own chai recipes with different spices such as ginger, cloves or black pepper. In Argentina, mate is very popular, and an average of 100 litres of mate is drunk by each person annually! People use metal straws called bombillas to drink the liquid.
Which country produces and consumes the most tea in the world?
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India nowadays produces and consumes the most tea in the world. Chai is the national drink of India, and tea sellers have stalls everywhere. Families have their own chai recipes with different spices such as ginger, cloves or black pepper. In Argentina, mate is very popular, and an average of 100 litres of mate is drunk by each person annually! People use metal straws called bombillas to drink the liquid.
How do people drink matรฉ in Argentina?
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