Part 1

Listen to a discussion between a professor and his students. Then choose True or False for each statement.

Example: The twentieth century was a difficult time in Russia. ( ✓ True ) ( False )

1. In the early 1900s, Russia was a monarchy.

2. Under the czar, many Russians were very poor.

3. Lenin was a conservative.

4. Stalin supported individual freedoms.

5. Russia eventually became a democracy.

Part 2

Look at the words in the box. Write them in order, from a person who is LEAST likely to want political or social change to a person who is MOST likely to want political or social change.

Part 3

Choose the correct form of the nouns or verbs for each statement.

Example: We need a leader who will do the ( [work] / works ) that is needed for change.

10. Politics ………. important to all of us.

11. Nearly everyone thinks that …………. should be lowered.

12. Education and health ………… of concern to all citizens.

13. …………. from the government should be available to all who need it.

Part 4

Choose the sentence in each pair that is correct.

Example:

☒ The country can’t afford to take action right now.

☐ The country can’t afford citizens to take action right now.

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Part 5

Choose the sentence that matches each picture.

Part 6

Read the statements. Then choose True or False for each one.

Example: Racism is a type of discrimination ( ✓ True ) ( False )

24. Corruption is a problem when political leaders are too honest.

25. In a dictatorship, there is a group of people who rule the country.

26. Politicians often campaign before an election.

Part 7

Read the article. Then choose the word or phrase that correctly completes each sentence.

Example: Red Cross Red Crescent is a ( [humanitarian] / political ) organization .

27. The organization mostly provides relief to victims of ………. .

28. The organization encourages people to ……… .

29. Every year, about 30 million people ………. victims of natural disasters.

30. Now the organization is helping people ………. disasters.

Writing Test

Choose one of these controversial topics: the driving or voting age, capital punishment, or compulsory military service. Talk about whether you are for or against it. Write at least five sentences.