EGE – CO INGLES PROFESIONAL 01

1. Pregunta

Science of Working Out

Source: youtube.com

Sore muscles are a sign of serious damage
Change in chemistry of muscles allows their growth
You should work out regularly if you want more muscles
Muscles grow in thickness but not in number

2. Pregunta

Zero Waste Life

Source: ted.com

She decided to buy less items
She started to recycle everything
She grows her own fruit and vegetables
She buys used clothes and makes her own cosmetics

3. Pregunta

Art of staying calm

Source: ted.com

Art of predicting what is going to go wrong
Analysing the potential dangers of one’s actions
Realising what can go wrong and trying to stop it from happening
Art of minimising the damage of things that went wrong

4. Pregunta

Small Talk

Source: bbc.com

She should only say things she really wanted
She should use small talk on everyday basis
She should not filter what she wants to say
She should think twice before she says something

5. Pregunta

Tara Whitten – a Figure Skater

Source: cbc.ca

She trained in running before she was a figure skater
Her mum was a figure skater
Her sister won the junior world events
Her parents took her to skating classes early on

6. Pregunta

England versus Holland

Source: bbc.com

As a country where people look after its nature
As a country whose people appreciate it for its beauty
A country with lots of small villages with big churches
A country where people know what to build and use

7. Pregunta

A Story from the 17^th Century

Source: bbc.com

She poisoned her own husband
She killed several men
She contributed to poisoning a number of men
She incited women to kill their husbands

8. Pregunta

New Fashion Trends

Source: bbc.com

He thinks people pay too much for the trousers
He realises there is a team of experts designing the holes
He finds them horrific and overpriced
He doesn’t see the attractiveness

9. Pregunta

Problem that Grand Rapids is facing

Source: cbc.ca

People have been complaining about high rents
It is booming and a lot of new people are moving in
Many people had to move away because of increase in rent
Unemployment in the area is growing

10. Pregunta

Unexpected Client for a Documentary Maker

Source: cbc.ca

He might get more clients with a similar profile
He knew he was learning something new
It was a big consulting firm and paid well
They were given free reign to do what they wanted

11. Pregunta

Changes at Workplace

Source: BBC Radio4

The novelty of new trends aroused fear and excitement
He did not like participating in team-building exercises
He did not see much point in them
He was well prepared for new concepts

12. Pregunta

Preparing for University

Source: bbc.com

They don’t have a clear idea what they want to do next
Most of them want to continue education
They choose university after thorough research
If they are good students they want to further their education

13. Pregunta

Lily Singh – A Vlogger

Source: bbc.com

They were opposed because they wanted her to study for a degree
They gave her a one year grace period
They said she had to be famous first
They allowed her to do it only for one year

14. Pregunta

From Vegetarian to Vegan

Source: rte.ie

They didn’t understand and told her she was ridiculous
Her mum told her to stop looking at things on the internet
They encouraged her to try out the new diet
Her parents accepted her decision and adapted to her requirements

15. Pregunta

Plastic Surgery in the UK

Source: bbc.com

Amongst others, breast implants are currently less desired
Breast reduction surgery is now more sought after
Practitioners carry out more breast enhancements nowadays
Compared to the USA and Brazil, the UK is in the same league

16. Pregunta

Education Conference Agenda

Source: bbc.com

With teacher recruitment struggling, pay rates are improving
Despite more teachers joining the profession, there is no fluctuation
A surge in new teachers means a shrinkage in pay
More teachers and staff are now on higher pay scales

17. Pregunta

How much sleep do you actually need?

Source: youtube.com

The 8 hour group demonstrated better sleep habits
The 4-6 hour groups showed augmented cognitive issues
The 8 hour group displayed more limited attention lapses
The 4-6 hour group had high blood alcohol levels

18. Pregunta

Learning Languages

Source: bbc.com

Exams don’t prepare children for real-life communication
Overtesting before grasping the content puts students off languages
Students only learn grammar for exams and become bored
Pupils don’t get in touch with foreign cultures through assessments

19. Pregunta

Interview with Silken Laumann

Source: cbc.ca

It helped her concentrate and physically prepare for the race
She liked being grounded to forget about her accident
Being on the grass helped alleviate her pre-race stress
She has always enjoyed being at one with nature

20. Pregunta

Cooking a Spaghetti Bolognese

Source: bbc.com

Slow cooking in a professional oven
Patience and a knowledge of cookery
Reliable meat from an organic farm
It depends on good produce

21. Pregunta

Nutrition

Source: cbc.ca

She was a work colleague with an extensive knowledge of food
Their joint knowledge of protein science would help vegetarians
Her understanding of protein could back up her presentations
They believed that women should learn about protein and calcium

22. Pregunta

How to be happy

Source: youtube.com

Their role is minimal, as we become accustomed to our situation
Circumstances play a greater role than our behaviour
Although we get used to our circumstances, they are crucial
Circumstances are very influential in our level of happiness

23. Pregunta

Is Time Real?

Source: youtube.com

Time is not relational and will not exist without events
It transcends and goes beyond both space and events
The idea of time will always be fundamental
In a future universe, there will be no time

24. Pregunta

A new play

Source: bbc.com

Two sisters from Wales with an overbearing mother
The stories of Ira and Billy who met at a cottage
The experiences of two contrasting female figures
How both women don’t get on with their families

25. Pregunta

Why do we forget things?

Source: youtube.com

We always forget the names of people when not rehearsed
We lose information retained in our memory without practise
Decay Theory suggests memories don’t fade easily
It implies that our knowledge depends on our cognitive ability

26. Pregunta

British Pie Week

Source: bbc.com

He was relieved to retain his title as champion
He had entered many times and knew he would win
He was shocked, as he had never won before
The win has made him want to compete again

27. Pregunta

Why do you get sunburn?

Source: youtube.com

The ultraviolent light reacts with skin to produce blood
Excessive sun exposure that kills small skin cells
The sun produces ultraviolet rays that damage skin DNA
A low energy light from the sun causes a painful reaction

28. Pregunta

Teenagers of Today

Source: bbc.com

By panicking and promoting better technology usage habits
Parents should adapt, as new technology trends are normal
Parents should understand it, and that it’s a bad thing
To be concerned about above average screen time

29. Pregunta

Provincial elections in British Columbia

Source: cbc.ca

They have to deliver what they promised in their manifesto
The person will have overall power, not the party
They will have to create new policies when elected
The party is not responsible for change and improvement

30. Pregunta

Pancake Day

Source: youtube.com

He recalls his Mother making numerous pancakes for his family
He states that he didn’t savour the drop scones his Grandmother made
It was his memories of this day that pushed him towards baking
It was not a particularly special moment in the year for him

31. Pregunta

Emoji: The Future of Language

Source: bbc.com

They show our emotions in a dramatic way to other people
Emoji allow us to convey feelings in non face-to-face communication
They are an effective tool for digital communication companies
Using sad faces transmits compassion in online messages

32. Pregunta

How to Study Effectively

Source: youtube.com

Cramming all of your studying into a limited time
The practising of studying in a calm and peaceful environment
Reducing the study time needed for new things
It involves planning ahead and effectively distributing study time

33. Pregunta

Public Money and Childcare

Source: bbc.com

The effectiveness of childcare has deteriorated
The government has reduced funds for training
Policies have changed resulting in thinning down training
Poor training has resulted in a loss of interest in childcare

34. Pregunta

The Boston Marathon

Source: bbc.com

It has a controversial history that is known around the world
The ambiance at the event and its significance for onlookers
It is special because of the participation of volunteers
Compared to other marathons, it has greater participation

35. Pregunta

Champions League Match Review

Source: bbc.com

An important player was removed early on in the match
Many yellow cards meant there were lots of interruptions
One team lost a vital player but unjustly
Two yellow cards were given for clean tackles

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