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Reading Passage 1 — 7 best superfoods for skin
A. Artichokes – Artichokes contain the flavonoid silymarin, an antioxidant that can protect the liver and help clear blemish-prone skin.
B. Miso – If you are lactose intolerant, you can try miso. It has a lot of probiotics, and probiotics are great for your skin, digestive system, and bloated tummy. In short, it has all the gut-friendly bugs.
C. Chia seeds – Omega-3 fatty acids help provide building blocks for healthy skin cell function and new collagen production to keep the skin foundation strong and wrinkle-free. Sprinkling these little guys into your morning meal means you're netting one of the richest sources of Omega-3 fatty acids.
D. Cinnamon – The basic spice is great for stimulating circulation and blood flow, which brings oxygen and nutrients directly to the skin. It could help to stabilize and balance blood sugar levels.
E. Sardines – It is an excellent source of vitamin B12 and selenium. Sardines are packed with phosphorus, protein, vitamin D, and Omega-3 fatty acids, all of which play important roles in keeping your skin hydrated and glowing.
F. Broccoli – Broccoli florets also pack a special compound called sulforaphane, which boasts some impressive potential health benefits. It may even have anticancer effects, including on some types of skin cancer.
G. Tomatoes – Tomatoes are a great source of vitamin C and contain all of the major carotenoids, including lycopene. Lycopene has been shown to protect your skin against damage from the sun. They may also help prevent wrinkling.
Questions 1-7
For which superfood are the following statements true? Write the correct letter, A-G. NB You may use any letter more than once.
- 1
Its mineral contents take care of the hydration of your skin.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
- 2
This is good for people prone to photosensitivity.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
- 3
You can use it as a substitute for dairy products.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
- 4
It can prevent you from some chronic diseases.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
- 5
It enhances blood circulation into your skin.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
- 6
It renews your skin from within.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
- 7
It contains an oxidant which protects the liver.
- A. Artichokes
- B. Miso
- C. Chia seeds
- D. Cinnamon
- E. Sardines
- F. Broccoli
- G. Tomatoes
Reading Passage 2 — SHORT COURSES: BUSINESS
Business Basics
Gain foundation knowledge for employment in an accounts position with bookkeeping and business basics through to intermediate level; suitable for anyone requiring knowledge from the ground up.
Code B/ED011 16th or 24th April 9 am–4 pm Cost $420
Bookkeeping
This course will provide students with a comprehensive understanding of bookkeeping and a great deal of hands-on experience.
Code B/ED020 19th April 9 am–2.30 pm (one session only so advance bookings essential) Cost $250
New Enterprise Module
Understand company structures, tax rates, deductions, employer obligations, profit and loss statements, GST and budgeting for tax.
Code B/ED030 15th or 27th May 6 pm–9 pm Cost $105
Social Networking – the Latest Marketing Tool
This broad overview gives you the opportunity to analyse what web technologies are available and how they can benefit your organisation.
Code B/ED033 1st or 8th or 15th June 6pm–9pm Cost $95
Communication
Take the fear out of talking to large gatherings of people. Gain the public-speaking experience that will empower you with better communication skills and confidence.
Code B/ED401 12th or 13th or 14th July 6 pm–9 pm Cost $90
Questions 8-14
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text. TRUE - if the statement is true. FALSE - if the statement is false. NOT GIVEN - if the information is not given in the text.
- 8
Business Basics is appropriate for beginners.
- 9
Social Networking costs less than 100 dollars
- 10
Bookkeeping has no practical component.
- 11
Bookkeeping is intended for advanced students only.
- 12
The New Enterprise Module can help your business become more profitable.
- 13
Social Networking focuses on a specific website to help your business succeed.
- 14
The Communication class involves speaking in front of an audience.
Reading Passage 3 — Types of meditation
A. Focused meditation – Focused meditation involves concentration using any of the five senses. Try counting mala beads, listening to a gong, or staring at a candle flame. This practice may be simple in theory, but it can be difficult for beginners to hold their focus for longer than a few minutes at first. This practice is ideal for anyone who requires additional focus in their life.
B. Mindfulness meditation – In mindfulness meditation, you pay attention to your thoughts as they pass through your mind. You don't judge the thoughts or become involved with them. You simply observe and take note of any patterns. This practice combines concentration with awareness. This type of meditation is good for people who don't have a teacher to guide them, as it can be easily practiced alone.
C. Spiritual meditation – It is similar to prayer in which you reflect on the silence around you and seek a deeper connection with your God or Universe. Spiritual meditation can be practiced at home or in a place of worship. This practice is beneficial for those who thrive in silence and seek spiritual growth. Essential oils are commonly used to heighten the spiritual experience.
D. Visualization meditation – Visualization meditation is a technique focused on enhancing feelings of relaxation, peace, and calmness by visualizing positive scenes or images. With this practice, it's important to imagine the scene vividly and use all five senses to add as much detail as possible. It is used to boost mood, reduce stress levels, and promote inner peace.
Questions 15-20
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
15. This method is perfect for those who seek some extra _______
16. Maintaining focus could be _______ initially.
17. You just observe and take note of the pattern of _______
18. Mindfulness meditation is an easy practice that combines concentration and awareness and can be done _______
19. Spiritual meditation can be practiced at the place of your choice and enrich your _______ experience by the use of oils.
20. This is ideal for people on spiritual journey who prefer inner _______
- 15
This method is perfect for those who seek some extra _______
- 16
Maintaining focus could be _______ initially.
- 17
You just observe and take note of the pattern of _______
- 18
Mindfulness meditation is an easy practice that combines concentration and awareness and can be done _______
- 19
Spiritual meditation can be practiced at the place of your choice and enrich your _______ experience by the use of oils.
- 20
This is ideal for people on spiritual journey who prefer inner _______
Reading Passage 4 — Raise Your Own Ducks
Have you ever wanted to have some ducks? Ducklings are adorable, and when they grow up, they lay great big eggs! There are a few ways you can get yourself some ducks or ducklings:
• You can buy ducklings from a farm hours after they have hatched, and they ship them in a box by post! The post office gives you a call, and you go and pick them up. It's usually safe, as newly hatched ducklings don't eat or drink for a few days. Just be sure you keep your eye on your phone waiting for that call, and make sure it's a reputable farm. You'll need to keep them inside until they get feathers (about 8 weeks) before they can go to an outdoor coop.
• You could also hatch the eggs yourself. Duck farmers will post you fertilized eggs. This is a lot less risky than shipping live ducklings. When the eggs arrive, you put them in an incubator for 28 days, regularly turning them and controlling the temperature and humidity. Most of them will hatch, and you can put them into a heated indoor brooding box until they grow feathers.
• Keep your eye out on social media for people who live near you that might be giving adult ducks away. Often, farmers have to reduce the number of drakes (male ducks) they have in their collection of birds (called a flock), or people have raised some ducks from ducklings and now find they have too many. You don't get the same cute effect as having baby ducks, but you also don't have to intensively care for them for eight weeks either.
Of course, there is the natural way... having your ducks hatch their own ducklings. This too is a lot less work, as the mothers do all the caring. Some ducks don't stay on the eggs long enough, though, and others don't know what to do with their ducklings after they hatch. Not all ducks are natural mothers, so you have to keep an eye on how they progress. One problem with ducks is that they can be very noisy. Only the females quack, so if you don't mind missing out on the regular supply of eggs, you can get a few drakes. They live together quite well in a bachelor lifestyle. Get some female chickens if you want eggs. They can all live together quite happily in the same coop.
Questions 21-27
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
It is important to make sure the seller of the ducklings is 21. _______
It takes about two months for 22. _______ to develop on a duckling.
You can hatch fertilized eggs in the controlled environment of an 23. _______
You can also get adult ducks for free from nearby people who want to 24. _______ the size of their flock.
If your adult ducks 25. _______ their own eggs, it is less laborious as you do not have to worry about caring for the ducklings.
You may need to monitor the female ducks as they are not always the best 26. _______
You might be better off keeping 27. _______ as they do not quack like the females.
- 21
It is important to make sure the seller of the ducklings is 21. _______
- 22
It takes about two months for 22. _______ to develop on a duckling.
- 23
You can hatch fertilized eggs in the controlled environment of an 23. _______
- 24
You can also get adult ducks for free from nearby people who want to 24. _______ the size of their flock.
- 25
If your adult ducks 25. _______ their own eggs, it is less laborious as you do not have to worry about caring for the ducklings.
- 26
You may need to monitor the female ducks as they are not always the best 26. _______
- 27
You might be better off keeping 27. _______ as they do not quack like the females.
Reading Passage 5 — The Rise of Artificial Meat
A. The global demand for meat has been rising steadily, driven by population growth and increasing incomes in developing countries. However, this trend raises concerns about the environmental and ethical consequences of large-scale livestock farming. Artificial meat, also known as cultured or lab-grown meat, has emerged as a potential solution. It is produced by cultivating animal cells in a controlled environment without the need to raise or slaughter animals.
B. The process begins with a small sample of animal muscle cells, often taken from a living animal without causing harm. These cells are placed in a nutrient-rich medium that encourages them to grow and multiply. Over time, they form muscle tissue that closely resembles the structure and texture of conventional meat. The entire procedure is carried out in sterile bioreactors, which maintain optimal temperature and conditions for cell growth.
C. Supporters of artificial meat argue that it could significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, land use, and water consumption compared to traditional farming. Since livestock are responsible for a large proportion of methane emissions, replacing some of their production with cultured meat could help combat climate change. Furthermore, artificial meat avoids many of the welfare issues associated with raising animals in intensive conditions.
D. However, there are challenges to overcome. Producing cultured meat on a commercial scale remains expensive, partly due to the cost of the growth medium and bioreactor equipment. Researchers are working to develop plant-based or synthetic alternatives to the current nutrient solutions, which could lower costs and make production more sustainable. Another challenge lies in achieving the taste and texture that consumers expect from real meat.
E. Public acceptance is another major hurdle. In some surveys, people express curiosity about trying artificial meat, but others are sceptical, questioning its safety and "naturalness." Marketing campaigns often emphasise that cultured meat is real meat, just produced differently. Some companies also highlight its potential to feed the growing global population without depleting natural resources.
F. In 2020, Singapore became the first country to approve the sale of cultured chicken nuggets, marking a milestone in the industry. Since then, several other places have begun selling small batches of artificial meat products in restaurants and specialty stores. While availability is still limited, these early launches provide valuable feedback for producers to improve their products.
G. Experts believe that artificial meat will not replace traditional meat entirely in the near future. Instead, it is likely to become part of a broader shift towards sustainable diets, alongside plant-based proteins and other alternatives. If costs fall and consumers' acceptance grows, cultured meat could play an important role in addressing the environmental and ethical issues of global meat consumption.
Questions 28-34: Matching headings
Match each paragraph A-G with the correct heading i-vii. Write the correct number i-vii. LIST OF HEADINGS i. First approval for public sale ii. How artificial meat is made iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat iv. Cost and technical challenges v. Why demand for meat is rising vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat vii. Possible future role of cultured meat viii. Efforts to win public trust ix. The role of plant-based meat x. Early successes and public trials
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Section A
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
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Section B
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
- 30
Section C
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
- 31
Section D
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
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Section E
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
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Section F
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
- 34
Section G
- i. First approval for public sale
- ii. How artificial meat is made
- iii. Environmental advantages of artificial meat
- iv. Cost and technical challenges
- v. Why demand for meat is rising
- vi. Ethical concerns about traditional meat
- vii. Possible future role of cultured meat
- viii. Efforts to win public trust
- ix. The role of plant-based meat
- x. Early successes and public trials
Questions 35-40
Choose ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
35. Another term for artificial meat is _______
36. Muscle cells are grown into tissue in _______
37. Researchers want to replace the medium with plant-based or _______ options.
38. Singapore approved cultured chicken nuggets in the year _______
39. Artificial meat products are currently sold in _______
40. Alongside cultured meat, _______ proteins are part of sustainable diets.
- 35
Another term for artificial meat is _______
- 36
Muscle cells are grown into tissue in _______
- 37
Researchers want to replace the medium with plant-based or _______ options.
- 38
Singapore approved cultured chicken nuggets in the year _______
- 39
Artificial meat products are currently sold in _______
- 40
Alongside cultured meat, _______ proteins are part of sustainable diets.
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