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You will be given three reading passages with a total of 40 questions You will have 60 minutes to complete the test The passages are taken from authentic sources and are on academic topics of general interest Passage 1: The History of Chocolate Questions 1-13 Read the passage below and answer questions 1-13 Chocolate is one of the most popular and widely consumed products in the world, with millions of tons produced annually But how did chocolate become such a ubiquitous and beloved treat? The story of chocolate begins with a plant called cacao (or cocoa), which is native to tropical regions of Central and South America The cacao tree produces pods that contain seeds called beans These beans are the main ingredient for making chocolate The ancient Maya and Aztec civilizations revered cacao as a sacred gift from the gods and used it to make a bitter drink called xocolatl, meaning “bitter water” They also used cacao beans as a form of currency and as an offering in religious ceremonies The Spanish conquistadors who encountered these cultures in the 16th century were initially unimpressed by xocolatl, but soon realized its value and began to export cacao beans to Europe There, they added sugar, vanilla, cinnamon and other spices to make it more palatable for European tastes The drink became popular among the aristocracy and was believed to have medicinal and aphrodisiac properties The first solid chocolate was created in the 17th century by adding cocoa butter, which is a fat extracted from cacao beans, back into cocoa powder, which is made by grinding roasted beans This process was refined in the 18th and 19th centuries by various inventors and entrepreneurs who developed methods for mass production, improved quality and added new ingredients such as milk The modern chocolate industry emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries with the rise of large companies such as Cadbury, Hershey, Nestlé and Lindt that expanded their markets globally Today, chocolate is available in countless varieties and forms, from bars to truffles to cakes to ice cream Chocolate has also become an important part of many cultural traditions and celebrations around the world Questions: Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet What kind of plant does chocolate come from? What was the name of the drink made by Maya and Aztecs? What did they use cacao beans for besides making drinks? What did Europeans add to make chocolate more suitable for their tastes? What ingredient was added to make solid chocolate? What process involves grinding roasted beans? Name one company that contributed to the modern chocolate industry Choose TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN for each statement below according to whether it agrees with information given in passage above Write your answers in boxes 8-13 on your answer sheet Chocolate is produced mainly in tropical regions Xocolat was a sweet drink enjoyed by everyone 10 Cacao beans were first brought to Europe by Spanish explorers 11 Cocoa butter is obtained by heating cacao beans 12 Milk was added to chocolate before sugar 13 Chocolate has no religious significance today Passage 2: The Benefits of Bilingualism Questions 14-26 Read the passage below and answer questions 14-26 Bilingualism is the ability to use two languages proficiently According to some estimates, more than half of the world’s population is bilingual to some degree Being bilingual can have many advantages, not only in communication and cultural diversity, but also in cognitive and health benefits One of the most obvious benefits of bilingualism is the ability to communicate with a wider range of people from different backgrounds and cultures This can enhance social and professional opportunities, as well as foster intercultural understanding and tolerance Bilinguals can also access more information and resources in different languages, such as books, media and online content Another benefit of bilingualism is the positive impact it can have on cognitive functions and skills Research has shown that bilinguals tend to have better executive control than monolinguals Executive control is the ability to switch attention between different tasks, filter out irrelevant information and inhibit impulsive responses These skills are essential for problem-solving, planning and decision-making Bilinguals also tend to have better metalinguistic awareness than monolinguals Metalinguistic awareness is the ability to reflect on and manipulate language as an abstract system This can help bilinguals learn new languages more easily, as well as improve their literacy and academic performance in general Furthermore, bilingualism can have long-term benefits for brain health and aging Studies have suggested that bilinguals may delay the onset of dementia by up to five years compared to monolinguals This is because bilingualism increases brain plasticity and resilience, which means that the brain can adapt better to changes and challenges However, being bilingual does not necessarily guarantee all these benefits automatically There are many factors that influence how bilingualism affects individuals, such as age of acquisition (when they learned each language), proficiency level (how well they know each language), frequency of use (how often they use each language) and context of use (where and with whom they use each language) Therefore, it is important for bilinguals to maintain a balanced and active use of both languages throughout their lives Questions: Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 14-18 on your answer sheet 14 What term is used to describe the ability to use two languages well? 15 What term is used to describe the ability to switch attention between different tasks? 16 What term is used to describe the ability to reflect on language as an abstract system? 17 What term is used to describe the brain's ability to adapt better to changes? 18 What factor influences how bilingualism affects individuals according to when they learned each language? Choose TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 19-23 on your answer sheet 19 What percentage of world's population is estimated be bilingual? 20 What type of opportunities can be enhanced by being able communicate with a wider range people? 21 What type awareness can help bilinguals learn new languages more easily? 22 By how many years may bilinguals delay dementia compared monolinguals? 23 How often should bilinguals use both languages throughout their lives? Choose TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN for each statement below according whether it agrees with information given in passage above Write your answers in boxes 24-26 on your answer sheet 24 Bilinguals can access more online content than monolinguals 25 Bilinguals tend improve their literacy academic performance general 26 Bilingualism guarantees better brain health aging regardless other factors Passage 3: The Rise of E-Sports Questions 27-40 Read the passage below and answer questions 27-40 E-sports, or electronic sports, are competitive video games that are often played by professional gamers in front of live or online audiences E-sports have become a global phenomenon in recent years, attracting millions of fans and generating billions of dollars in revenue The origins of e-sports can be traced back to the 1970s and 1980s, when arcade games such as Space Invaders and Pac-Man became popular and sparked the first gaming tournaments and leagues However, it was not until the 1990s and 2000s that e-sports really took off with the advent of home computers, internet access and online multiplayer games such as StarCraft, Counter-Strike and League of Legends These games allowed players to compete against each other across different countries and continents, creating a sense of community and rivalry among gamers They also attracted the attention of sponsors, media outlets and event organizers who saw the potential for e-sports as a form of entertainment and business Today, e-sports have become a mainstream cultural phenomenon that rivals traditional sports in terms of popularity and influence According to some estimates, there are more than 450 million e-sports fans worldwide who watch or participate in e-sports events regularly Some of these events are held in large stadiums or arenas that can accommodate tens of thousands of spectators For example, the 2019 League of Legends World Championship final was held at the AccorHotels Arena in Paris and drew more than 100 million viewers online E-sports have also become a lucrative industry that generates billions of dollars in revenue from various sources such as advertising, sponsorship deals merchandise sales broadcasting rights prize money Some professional gamers can earn millions dollars year from playing video games either individually or as part teams organizations For instance Tyler “Ninja” Blevins one most famous successful streamers world who reportedly made $17 million 2019 from playing Fortnite other games platforms such Twitch YouTube However despite growing popularity recognition e-sports still face some challenges issues need be addressed future One these is lack standardization regulation across different regions genres games which can lead inconsistencies disputes regarding rules formats rankings qualifications etc Another these is ethical social concerns related health safety well-being gamers who may suffer from physical mental problems due stress addiction overexertion etc Moreover there is also debate whether e-sports should considered real sports all whether they deserve same respect status support traditional sports Therefore it is clear that e-sports have come a long way since their humble beginnings and have become an integral part of modern culture and society However they also have to overcome some obstacles and challenges to ensure their sustainability and legitimacy in the future Questions: Choose ONE WORD ONLY from passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 27-31 on your answer sheet 27 What term is used to describe competitive video games that are often played by professional gamers? 28 What type games such Space Invaders Pac-Man sparked first gaming tournaments leagues? 29 What type games allowed players compete against each other across different countries continents? 30 What term is used describe large stadiums arenas that can accommodate tens thousands spectators? 31 What term is used describe professional gamers who play video games either individually or as part teams organizations? Choose TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from passage for each answer Write your answers in boxes 32-36 on your answer sheet 32 How many viewers watched online League Legends World Championship final held Paris? 33 How much money did Tyler "Ninja" Blevins make playing Fortnite other games platforms? 34 What type problems may gamers suffer from due stress addiction overexertion etc.? 35 What needs be standardized regulated across different regions genres games avoid inconsistencies disputes etc.? 36 What needs be ensured future sustainability legitimacy e-sports? Choose TRUE/FALSE/NOT GIVEN for each statement below according whether it agrees with information given passage above Write your answers boxes 37-40 on your answer sheet 37 E-sports have been popular since 1970s 38 E-sports generate revenue from various sources such advertising sponsorship deals merchandise sales broadcasting rights prize money 39 E-sports have same respect status support traditional sports 40 E-sports have become integral part modern culture society ... boxes 14 -18 on your answer sheet 14 What term is used to describe the ability to use two languages well? 15 What term is used to describe the ability to switch attention between different tasks? 16 ... boxes 8 -13 on your answer sheet Chocolate is produced mainly in tropical regions Xocolat was a sweet drink enjoyed by everyone 10 Cacao beans were first brought to Europe by Spanish explorers 11 Cocoa... obtained by heating cacao beans 12 Milk was added to chocolate before sugar 13 Chocolate has no religious significance today Passage 2: The Benefits of Bilingualism Questions 14 -26 Read the passage below