Part 1

Listen to the conversation. Then choose the answer that correctly completes each sentence.

1. Jeff is glad that Gail has

2. Gail decided that she needed to

3. After she started karate, Gail was less serious and

4. Gail convinced her boss that all the employees needed to ……………… in order to do a better job.

5. Jeff was surprised to learn that Gail’s boss agreed with her idea to set up a break room for employees to

6. Gail said ………………. changed her life.

Part 2

Listen to this TV announcement. Then choose the correct answer.

7. What kind of people does the host suggest should try a digital detox vacation?

8. According to the host, why are many people afraid to switch off their devices?

9. What usually happens when people try to unplug during their vacation?

10. Do guests have access to their devices during their detox vacation?

Part 3

Rewrite the sentences using supposed to and the words in parentheses.

Example: Meet the tour guide at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. (we / meet)
Answer: We’re supposed to meet the tour guide at 8 o’clock tomorrow morning. 

11. Don’t return work calls after 6:00 P.M. It’s important for employees to spend more time with their families. (employees / not return)

12. My boss told me to present the sales report tomorrow. (I / present)

13. Marissa didn’t finish editing the annual report yesterday. Our boss is going to be angry. (Marissa / finish)

14. I have a heart condition so my doctor told me not to ride on the roller coaster. (I / not / ride)

15. Take your shoes off when doing karate. (you / take)

16. I forgot to attend a meeting with the other sales associates yesterday. (I / attend)

17. Logan forgot to buy the wedding gift for Tina and Ben last night. Now he has to get one before the reception begins. (Logan / buy)

Part 4

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the word from the box. Not all the words will be used.

Part 5

Complete each sentence with the word in parentheses and would or used to.

Part 6

Read the article. Then answer the questions. Choose the correct answers.

Anyone who has ever been or lived with a teenager knows that adolescence is a time of great change. Teenagers are moody, given to drama, and—perhaps most alarming—often drawn to risk. How many parents have asked their teenage children, “What on earth were you thinking when you did that?”
Research from the past ten years suggests one reason for this last trait: The teenage brain is very different from the adult brain. Compared to other species, humans have a very long period of adolescence, during which the brain continues to develop. This still-developing brain is responsible, at least in part, for why teenagers often respond differently to situations than adults do. Typically, they respond more emotionally, often use poor judgment, and take—or even seek—risks that adults would find unacceptable.
The part of the brain that continues to develop during adolescence is the frontal lobe, that is, the part of brain that controls planning, judgment, and emotion. Since planning, judgment, and emotion are still developing, teenagers sometimes make poor decisions, seek thrills, and take apparently unnecessary risks. Because the part of their brain that focuses on consequences is not yet mature, teenagers don’t always think about what will happen as a result of their actions.
From an evolutionary perspective, it’s important to ask why humans develop in this way. Surely, this stage in life creates unnecessary dangers for humans as a species. Why does the human brain pass through this period in which we willingly engage in such risky behavior? Experts suspect the explanation is that the teenage brain is adapted for a specific stage in human life—to the unique challenges that teenagers face.
In order for teens to become competent adults, they need to become independent, to explore unfamiliar situations, and to be unafraid of new experiences. Although this may occasionally lead teenagers into risky behavior, it is nevertheless a crucial phase. Research has shown that they get a little help from their brains. When they take part in risky behavior, their brains release chemicals, such as endorphins and dopamine, that create feelings of pleasure. This “high” that they feel is why teens are eager to continue with these, or even riskier, experiences so they can experience the pleasurable feelings again. Researchers suspect that this kind of brain activity plays a role in helping young people leave “the nest” and be ready to start their own independent lives.
To keep teens from engaging in behavior that is truly dangerous, psychologists suggest that parents encourage their teenage children to participate in activities that may create similar sensations in their brains—for example, rock climbing or riding on a roller coaster—or other activities that can be done safely but may still satisfy the teen’s need for thrills.

29. Which titles best describes the article?

30. According to the article, in what way do teens behave differently than adults?

31. How are teenage and adult brains different?

32. What kind of activity and behavior are controlled by the frontal lobe?

33. Why is taking risks important for teenagers?

Writing Test

Part 1

Why do you think people enjoy taking part in risky or dangerous activities? Write two to three paragraphs about your opinion. Support your views.

Part 2

Describe a hobby or leisure activity that you enjoy. Consider the following questions and write two paragraphs.
• How did you become interested in it?
• Did someone invite you to try it?
• What motivates you to keep doing it?