C17U2 FEOnline version Complete the test. by Modern English 1 A. Listen to four people talking about celebrities and celebrity culture. What does each person say? Choose the correct statements. 1. Speaker 1. a Celebrities are often boring people. b Celebrity culture is harmful to children. c Celebrities can set a good example. d Gossiping about celebrities is normal. e Celebrities are almost family. 2 2. Speaker 2 a Celebrities are often boring people. b Celebrity culture is harmful to children. c Celebrities can set a good example. d Gossiping about celebrities is normal. e Celebrities are almost family. 3 3. Speaker 3 a Celebrities are often boring people. b Celebrity culture is harmful to children. c Celebrities can set a good example. d Gossiping about celebrities is normal. e Celebrities are almost family. 4 4. Speaker 4 a Celebrities are often boring people. b Celebrity culture is harmful to children. c Celebrities can set a good example. d Gossiping about celebrities is normal. e Celebrities are almost family. 5 B. Complete the paragraphs with who, that, which, or --. sometimes there is more than one correct answer. 5. Children can watch all sorts of films nowadays, __________ worries some people. Choose one or more answers a who b that c which d -- 6 6. Parents, __________ often know less about computers than their children, can find it difficult to monitor what their kids are watching. Choose one or more answers a who b that c which d -- 7 7. Another concern is __________ young people spend too much time watching TV and other media. Choose one or more answers a who b that c which d -- 8 8. Many people use computers all the time now, __________ has changed the way __________ they work and think. Choose one or more answers a who / that b that / -- c which / that d which / -- 9 9. Today's students, __________ spend a lot of time working on their laptops, can take mental breaks without even leaving their desk. Choose one or more answers a who b that c which d -- 10 10. Some people video and upload anything __________ they think is funny or interesting, __________ means there is a lot to watch online. Choose one or more answers a who / that b that / which c which / which d -- / which 11 11. With all these distractions so easily availabe, people are learning _________ they need to manage their time well, __________ is a useful skill in all walks of life. Choose one or more answers a who / -- b that / which c which / that d -- / -- 12 C. Complete the article with the correct prepositions. 12. Teachers have expressed concern______ the effects _____ TV _____ some of their students. a about / of / on b in / of / on c with / about / between 13 13. They believe there is a link _____ the fact that some students fall asleep in class and the increase _____ the amount of TV they watch. a about / between b between / in c with / about 14 14. Being so tired obviously has an influence _____ their ability to learn, and an impact _____ their behavior. a about / between b on / on c with / about 15 15. Staying up late watching TV or playing video games is one cause _____ teenagers' tiredness. This is not just because they spend less time in bed. a about b of c with 16 16. The results _____ several studies suggest another reason _____ students' lack of sleep: after several hours watching a screen, it can take a long time for the mind to relax and "switch off." This means that even if they go to bed at a reasonable time, they are unable to fall asleep immediately. a of / for b in / of c with / about 17 D. Complete the sentences with words or expressions from the box. 17. It is often easier to __________ celebrities when they are having problems in their lives. a a complex issue b are familiar with c critics of d extreme e identify with f turn their attention to 18 18. Psychologists should __________ the way celebrity culture affects young children. a a complex issue b are familiar with c critics of d extreme e identify with f turn their attention to 19 19. Although people often admire celebrities, there are also many __________ their extravagant lifestyles. a a complex issue b are familiar with c critics of d extreme e identify with f turn their attention to 20 20. Reporters sometimes put celebrities under __________ pressure. a a complex issue b are familiar with c critics of d extreme e identify with f turn their attention to 21 21. How much information we should have about celebrities' private lives is __________. a a complex issue b are familiar with c critics of d extreme e identify with f turn their attention to 22 E. Choose the correct words to complete each sentence. 22. Jo: You know __________ People who talk about TV shows all the time. a what gets me? b what's great? c what's unusual? 23 23. Dan: I know, it's so annoying. I don't even have a TV at home, __________. a which some people think is weird b which is hard work c which they understand 24 24. Jo: But you subscribe to websites and watch stuff on your computer, right? Dan: Yeah, I watch a lot of movies online, __________ is great. a what b which c who 25 25. Jo: So do you never watch any regular TV programs, like reality or talent shows? Dan: Not really. All those shows are just so boring. And you know what __________ Everybody talks about them all the time -it's terrible! a really interests me? b I really hate? c is really unusual? 26 26. Jo: So do you like any TV shows? Dan: Well I like some documentaries, and sci-fi movies. But I only talk about them with other sci-fi fans! Jo: __________ I never watch sci-fi movies! a Which is just fine! b Which is so annoying! c Which I don't like! 27 F. Read the article. Add the missing phases. 27. What's the phrase for number 1? a which ones will succeed b real talent is also discovered in this way c because they are so bad d this is now possible e have no talent at all f videos that are most viewed 28 28. What's the phrase for number 2? a which ones will succeed b real talent is also discovered in this way c because they are so bad d this is now possible e have no talent at all f videos that are most viewed 29 29. What's the phrase for number 3? a which ones will succeed b real talent is also discovered in this way c because they are so bad d this is now possible e have no talent at all f videos that are most viewed 30 30. What's the phrase for number 4? a which ones will succeed b real talent is also discovered in this way c because they are so bad d this is now possible e have no talent at all f videos that are most viewed 31 31. What's the phrase for number 5? a which ones will succeed b real talent is also discovered in this way c because they are so bad d this is now possible e have no talent at all f videos that are most viewed 32 32. What's the phrase for number 6? a which ones will succeed b real talent is also discovered in this way c because they are so bad d this is now possible e have no talent at all f videos that are most viewed
