Advanced (CAE) Test 2

• 1 The man thinks the essential component of a holiday is (C)
  • A physical activity.
  • B the opportunity to travel.
  • C mental stimulation.
• 2 He feels that one benefit of doing archaeology on holiday is that it (C)
  • A provides him with the excitement of discovery.
  • B adds to the sum of his knowledge.
  • C helps him to be more tolerant.

ExtractTwo - You hear two colleagues talking about time management.

• 3 They agree that being late (B)
  • A is a growing trend.
  • B is a difficult habit to break.
  • C can be amusing when it affects others.

• 4 In the woman's opinion, people who fail to arrive on time (C)
  • A are often completely unaware of the problems they cause.
  • B generally have a relaxed attitude to life.
  • C are putting their career prospects at risk.

ExtractThree - You hear two friends talking about a historical novel they have read.

• 5 The woman thinks the novelist manages to (C)
  • A create a credible background.
  • B exploit a strong story line.
  • C depict well-drawn characters.

• 6 The friends agree that this historical novel (A)
  • A gives a successful insight into the past.
  • B provides an escape from the present.
  • C presents a highly subjective view of events.

• Mike says that among his older colleagues, (7) (media studies) rather than photography, was a common degree subject.

• While working as a diver at a (8) (research station)  in the Antarctic, Mike decided to become a photographer.

• Mike feels that an aptitude for (9) (marketing)  is the key business skill in his work.

• Mike's most recent shoot involved taking pictures for a (10) (travel company).

• Mike is proudest of the book called (11) (Awesome Animals).

• In his most recent TV work as a wildlife cameraman Mike filmed different types of (12) (skarks, shark)  in various locations.

• Mike uses the word (13) (back stage, back-stage) to emphasise how his work as a cameraman differs from his book project.

• Mike advises young photographers to invent (14) (a slogan, slogans) to go with their pictures when they try to sell them.

• 15 What aspect of modern life does Anton think Seneca anticipated? (C)
• • A The fact that intellectuals sometimes reject new ideas.
  • B The fact that an interest in owning books has decreased.
  • C The way that people get distracted by passing trends.
  • D The way that people have become obsessed with the notion of quality.

• 16 In Kirsten's view, the volume of material available today (D)
  • A makes us too reliant on technology.
  • B is far less useful than we think it might be.
  • C is not significantly greater than in the past.
  • D presents a problem which has always existed.

• 17 How does Anton respond to the suggestion of doing without much of today's information? (B)
• A He feels it might actually lead to meaningful progress.
• B He says it would be betraying the past.
• C He thinks the solution lies in technological systems.
• D He would prefer to see a reduction in the quantity produced.

• 18 In discussing the problem of dealing with information overload today, the two experts agree that  (B)
  • A it is reaching a critical point.
  • B the methods used are ineffective.
  • C it makes people communicate less.
  • D the concept of convenience has been lost.

• 19 Kirsten sees the biggest work-related benefit arising from greater available information as (C)
  • A the rapid advances in direct feedback.
  • B the spread of personalised advertising.
  • C more worker participation in product development.
  • D a marked increase in customer satisfaction.

• 20 What does Kirsten say dieting made her realise about information?  (D)
  • A restrict your own access to it
  • B only a small part of it is ever accurate
  • C only bother with it when you really have to
  • D be highly selective when faced with a lot of it