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Pobierz Unit 4 - New Password i więcej Testy w PDF z Język angielski tylko na Docsity! Unit 4 Test | Group A s2 TESTS PASSWORD Name: Class. LISTENING 1 © [[FEWA Listen to the monologue and complete the sentences. 1. Fora long time, it had been Jane's dream to 2. When it comes to medical issues, Jane, her mother and her grandmother all 3. Jane's opinion about juicing and the raw food diet was that they and too restrictive. 4. Jane decided to give up on fad diets because to her body. 5. Jane is sharing her dieting experience in order to mistakes. —I5 READING 2 * Read the texts. For text 1, choose the correct answers. For text 2, complete the sentences. Text 1 The Power of Expectation The placebo effect is one of the most mysterious phenomena in medicine. People find it fascinating that inactive treatment can actually relieve pain or ensure a faster recovery. Let us start by explaining the basic facts. The placebo effect is commonly used in new drug trials. The drug is given to a group of patients and the results of treatment are compared to those in the placebo group. But there are other, more interesting facts about the phenomenon. For instance, it has been found that the effects of a placebo are not only psychological. Patients who receive a placebo and believe that it will help not only report that they feel better, but changes in their blood pressure or heart rate are also confirmed by medical tests. Another intriguing fact is that the placebo effect is visible in areas other than human medicine. Studies have shown that dogs with epilepsy react positively to both medication and placebo pills. Last but not least, the effect has been observed in the world of medicine. For example, people who think that they are drinking alcohol tend to have impaired not only judgement and obtain poorer results in IQ tests. Interestingly, just as people tend to believe that a placebo can help them get better, if they think that a pill r substance they have taken may have a harmful effect, a negative effect is more likely to manifest itself. The adverse placebo effect is termed the nocebo. Without a doubt, the placebo effect is something real, and hardly anyone nowadays denies its existence. But there are still things we don't knów, for instance, why the effect is more intense for some individuals but weaker for others. It is assumed that the greater a persoń's expectations about the substance, the greater the placebo effect. This complicates medical research on new drugs because expectations cannot be measured or predicted. Another theory suggests that cultural and regional factors may influence the intensity of the effect. Europeans, for instance, respond better to placebo pills than injections. Americans also respond well to placebos probably due to regular exposure to advertising for health care products. The placebo effect needs further research so that we can learn more about it. Were this to take place, hopefully it will be used even more productively in clinical practice. 1 Which information is presented in the text as an opinion? A. The placebo effect often depends on the cultural background of patients. B.A placebo can influence the results of medical trials. € A placebo can help some patients recower. D The placebo effect can be found in non-medical contexts. 2. Apatient's expectations about a substance they have been given A. can be problematic in clinical drug trials. B_ don't influence their reactions to new drugs. € depend on the results of IQ tests. D_ have not been investigated so far. 3 Which isn't true about the placebo effect? A. Some factors influencing it cannot be fully controlled. B- It has a negative counterpart. € Alotof people deny its existence. D. It has been observed in other species. 4. The tone of the article can be described as A. cautiously optimistic. B hopeless and gloómy. € considerably anxious D. extremely enthusiastic Text 2 A few days ago, I had some friends round. I'd prepared sorne snacks and drinks and we were having a great evening. At some point, | suggested having a coffee, but when I opened the cupboard, I noticed there was only decaffeinated coffee left. What could I do? Well, | went and served it to my guests without a word of explanation ... To my surprise, they didn't seem to notice that the coffee was caffelne-free! We started chatting again and, after 20 minutes or so, one of my friends said, 'Gosh, if it hadn't been for the coffee, I'd be probably fast asleep now! | was shocked. Is it possible that by simply believing that something works in a particular way, you may physically experience its effects? On second thoughts, people often claim that their thoughts influence how they feel. And I'm sure you've all heard about the placebo effect. Its mechanism is essentially the same. I decided ta da some research in the topic. Fve learned, for instance, about an experiment om the so-called nocebo effect, in which a group of people with lactose intolerante and a group of healthy people took a pill which they believed contained lactose. Both groups experienced stomach pains. Remarkable, isn't it? | need to read more to have a more informed opinion about it. Anyway, I'll keep you posted! Amy 5. What Amy didn't realise before the party was that . 6. One of Amy's friends was sure it was the coffee that had made her „ 7. Some people believe that may actually affect their feelings. 8 In the noceba effect experiment, both groups reported stomach problems after —/8 LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 3 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters have been given. 1 (mnotagreatf. of using relaxation techniques before exams. 2 Itried to persuade Susan to attend Zumba classes, but | think she might eventually o. f something less dynamic 3. Would you be sok as to provide me with more information about this course? 4 The idea of jogging every morning doesn't s me atall. 5 lwould a more information about some of the ideas which have been presented during the presentation. —I5 1a VOCABULARY 4. Complete the sentences with the missing words. Some letters have been given. 1 Doctors believethat manynewd___g___ drugsare extremely dangerous because they contain substances which have never been tested on people. 2 The patient wasgivenafule__m___t___ because he was admitted to hospital in a very bad condition. 3 Ben suffersfromi___m___-a medical condition defined as a difficulty in falling asleep or not getting enough sleep. 4 Some of the most popular waystoa___w___ _stressinclude reducing caffeine intake and taking up sports. 5 MWsąuiteeasytod_____ p bad habits like eating irregularly; it's much harder to get rid of them. /5 TESTS PASSWORD Unit 4 Test | Group B B2 Name: Class: LISTENING 1 % TFF%Ą Listen to the monologue and complete the sentences. 1. In the past, Jane had dreamt of 2__ Juicing and raw food diets were not only impractical, but also Jane ste. 3 The cleansing diet turned out ta experience for Jane. 4 Jane hopes her current eating habits will rather than help her to lose weight. 5. Jane's reason for sharing her dieting experience is to mistakes she did. READING 2 © Read the texts. For text 1, choose the correct answers. For text 2, complete the sentences. Text1 The Power of Expectation The placebo effect is one of the most mysterious phenomena in medicine. People find it fascinating that inactive treatment can actually relieve pain or ensure a faster recovery. Let us start by explaining the basic facts. The placebo effect is commonly used in new drug trials. The drug is given to a group of patients and the results of treatment are compared to those in the placebo group. But there are other, more interesting facts about the phenomenon. For instance, it has been found that the effects of a placebo are not only psychological. Patients who receive a placebo and believe that it will help not only report that they feel better, but changes in their blood pressure or heart rate are also confirmed by medical tests. Another intriguing fact is that the placebo effect is visible in areas other than human medicine. Studies have shown that dogs with epilepsy react positively to both medication and placebo pills. Last but not least, the effect has been observed in the world of medicine. For example, people who think that they are drinking alcohol tend to have impaired not only judgement and obtain poorer results in IQ tests. Interestingly, just as people tend to believe that a placebo can help them get better, if they think that a pill or substance they have taken may have a harmful effect, a negative effect is more likely to manifest itself. The adverse placebo effect is termed the noceba. Without a doubt, the placebo effect is something real, and hardly anyone nowadays denies its existence. But there are still things we don't know, for instance, why the effect is more intense for some individuals but weaker for others. lt is assumed that the greater a person's expectations about the substance, the greater the placebo effect. This complicates medical research on new drugs because expectations cannot be measured or predicted Another theory suggests that cultural and regional factors may influence the intensity of the effect. Europeans, for instance, respond better to placebo pills than injections. Americans also respond well to placebos probably due to regular exposure to advertising for health care products. The placebo effect needs further research so that we can learn more about it. Were this to rake place, hopefully it will be used even more productively in clinical practice. 1. Which information is presented in the text as an opinion? A. The placebo effect can be found in non-medical contexts. B-_ The placebo effect often depends on the cultural background of patients. €. A placebo can influence the results of medical trials. DA placebo can help some patients recower. 2_ Apatient's expectations about a substance they have been given have not been investigated so far. depend on the results of IQ tests. can be problematic in clinical drug trials. don't influence their reactions to new drugs. oówP 3 Which isn't true about the placebo effect? A. lt has been observed in other species. B_ A lot of people deny its existence. Clt has a negative counterpart D. Some factors influencing it cannot be fully controlled. 4. The tone of the article can be described as A. cautiously optimistic. B. extremely enthusiastic. € considerably anxious. D hopeless and gloomy. Text 2 A few days ago, | had some friends round. I'd prepared some snacks and drinks and we were having a great evening. At some point, I suggested having a coffee, but when I opened the cupboard, | noticed there was only decaffeinated coffee left. What could | do? Well, | went and served it to my guests without a word of explanation ... To my surprise, they didn't seem to notice that the coffee was caffeine-free! We started chatting again and, after 20 minutes or so, one of my friends said, *Gosh, if it hadn't been for the coffee, I'd be probably fast asleep now!” I was shocked, Is it possible that by simply believing that something works in a particular way, you may physically experience its effects? On second thoughts, people often claim that their thoughts influence how they feel. And I'm sure you've all heard about the placebo effect. Its mechanism is essentially the same. 1 decided to da some research in the topic. I've learned, for instance, about an experiment on the so-called nocebo effect, in which a group of people with lactose intolerance and a group of healthy people took a pill which they believed contained |actose. Both groups experienced stomach pains. Remarkable, isn't it? I need to read more to have a more informed opinion about it. Anyway, I'll keep you posted! Amy 5. Before the party, Amy didn't realise that she 6. Amy'sfriend was sure that the coffee had helped her 7. Some people believe that what they think may actually affect - 8. Inthe nocebo effect experiment, both groups reported after taking the pill. /8 LANGUAGE FUNCTIONS 3 Complete the sentences with the missing words. The first letters have been given. 1. Thank yau for your a in this matter. 2. Tobehonest, the idea of taking up tennis doesn't a. to me at all. 3 Asr following a high-calorie diet, it can have a number of negative consequences. 4 | would like toe about the cost of creating a customised meal plan. 5. Gym exercises are not my c of tea. I'd rather go cycling. —_I5 VOCABULARY 4. Complete the sentences with the missing words. Some letters have been given. 1. The school psychologist has decided to take part in a conference on the treatment of eatingd___ such as anorexia and bulimia. 2 The surgeons areintheoperatingt ___t__. lmafraid you'll have to wait for them to finish. 3. Fortunately, after the accident the patient wasc__s_i___,sothe paramedic could ask her about where the pain was the worst. 4.- People with certain personality types are more p 5 When you are stressed, your adrenal glandsr_|_ situation. _ e to stress than others tortisol, 3 hormone helping you deal with the /5  5. Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box. There are two extra verbs. contribute feel undergo suffer develop dwell 1. Modern teenagers often turn to drugs because they under pressure to be like others in their group of friends. 2. More and more people from allergic reactions to pollen. 3. Lack of exercise and a diet rich in fat can to sudden weight gain and hypertension. 4. People who are left alone with their problems are more likely to an addiction. —_IA 6 Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions. 1. After her graduation, Mandy's mum hugged her so tight that she almost passed 2. Maria used to suffer car sickness but she doesn't have any problems riding in a car now. 3. My grandma choked on a peanut and was of breath for a second, but dad managed to help her. 4. The counsellor said that individuals should find their own ways of coping stress —_IA GRAMMAR 7 Rewrite the sentences using reported speech. 1. "Fm planning to stay in and do some work tonight because | have a deadline soon.” He said 2 'Don'tdrink coffee in the afternoon because you may find it difficult to fall asleep!" She told me 3 "Ihave been writing essay all night and I feel really exhausted this morning.” She said 4 "Are you going to order from this new online shop which is selling ecological food?" She asked me —IA 8. Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the verbs given. 1. 'Ifyou cheat in rmy class again, | will report it to the head teacher.” THREATEN The teacher 2 "why don't you follow the doctor's advice and give up smoking?" SUGGEST She 3 Tve read a fantastic article about the effects of plant-based diets. MENTION Caitlin 4 "will help you solve the problem that has been bothering you." ASSURE Her boyfriend 5. "fm not going to put up with his rude behaviour any longer" REFUSE She /5