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Review of all upper-intermediate verb tenses (CEFR B2.1)

Exercise 1

Choose the correct verb tenses to complete the sentences below.

Review of all upper-intermediate verb tenses (CEFR B2.1) - Summary table

Present perfect simple or continuous?

Situations that started in the past and still continue

We can use either the present perfect simple or continuous for situations that started in the past and still continue. But we must use the present perfect simple with stative verbs, and we normally use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs (although the present perfect simple is also possible.)

We use the present perfect continuous with dynamic verbs for situations that started in the past and still continue when we want to emphasise how long the situation has lasted.

Finished and unfinished situations

We use the present perfect simple for finished actions in the past, and the present perfect continuous for situations (happening from the past till now) that may or may not have finished.

I've been watching the series you recommended. I'll tell you about it when I finish watching it.

Actions with present results

We can use both present perfect simple or continuous for recent actions with a present result, but we use the present perfect simple when the present results come from having finished the action, and we use the present perfect continuous when the present results come from the process of performing the action (which may or may not have finished).

Something is different in this house. Have you painted it?

How come you are so dirty? Have you been painting?

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If your selected country was not represented by a population pyramid in the lesson, you may wonder what it looks like. The U.S. Census Bureau has an International Data Base that can help you create one. Is your country a fast, slow or no growth pyramid?
The current world population can be seen ticking on the World Population Clock. Factors such as better water, food, medicine, industry, and health care have caused the world population to grow exponentially. Will we continue on this path? Listen to and view the NPR story, How Did We Get So Big So Fast?, to find the answer.
Demography, the statistical study of human population, interprets information on many population indicators. These indicators include child mortality, fertility rate, life expectancy, availability of clean water, and populations within cities to name a few. The Population Reference Bureau provides a World Population Data Sheet that allows a comparison among countries. Look at the chart of Niger compared to the Netherlands. Both of these countries have similar population but exhibit a vast difference in population structure. Consider some of the data presented to you in this chart. Which two countries would you compare? How does the place you live in compare with another country whether it is far across the world or right next door?
In this rapidly growing world people, do you consider yourself unique or typical? How much water do you use? Are you left or right handed, male or female, in the average age range or an outlier? Watch as National Geographic asks "Are You Typical?"
Hans Rosling, Swedish doctor and foremost statistician for population and international health, presents information in unique and entertaining formats, making the topics easy to understand. Watch this TED-Ed Lesson to see Hans discuss the United Nations Millennium Goals for child mortality. How can decreasing child mortality within a country change the population pyramid? What trend is occurring presently in regard to child mortality worldwide?
The differences between populations in developing countries and developed countries is emphasized as one of the prominent population concerns today. What do you think the differences are between developed and developing countries? Perhaps, we are all more alike than we are different. Watch Hans Rosling debunk your fallacies about the developing world in his unique demonstration.
What is the best way to decrease population growth? Empowering women with better education, access to health care and reliable contraception decreases population growth. Researchers have discovered that the more educated a women is, the less likely she is to have many children. These children, in turn, will be healthier. Malala Yousafzai speaks out about the importance of girls becoming educated. Recruiting and retaining girls in school will greatly effect human population growth in the future.

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Starting with those first small farming villages, people have flocked to cities in ever increasing numbers. Urban environments offer the promise of a higher standard of living. Most of the great technological innovations that make our lives what they are came out of the exchange of ideas that result from so many people and ideas being concentrated in one area. This concentration of ideas facilitated rapid, global improvements in living standards which allowed the human population to grow at an unprecedented rate. In 2011 the world population flew past 7 billion people. In recognition of this milestone, the National Geographic society produced a spectacular feature series on the global implications of 7 billion people. The series is packed with interesting articles, engaging videos, and beautiful graphics.
In many ways, cities can be compared with living organisms. There are initial reasons that they come into being, key ingredients contribute to their growth, and occasionally cities meet their demise. The industrial revolution of the 1800s ushered in the age of manufacturing. With the advent of the assembly line came the need for workers and the provision of jobs. Beginning in the late 1800s, people flocked into cities in search of a better life. No city was more emblematic of this pattern than Detroit, MI. In the early 1900s the burgeoning auto industry provided jobs for hundreds of thousands of workers. Soon the city swelled to a population of well over 2 million residents. Unfortunately, the oil crisis of the 1970s ushered in an era of smaller, more fuel efficient vehicles. The American auto industry began to decline, and along with it the city of Detroit. Much ink has been spilled about the rise and fall of Detroit and cities like it. "The Historical Roots of Detroit's Ruin" by David Lepeska is a good starting point for an investigation into the rise and fall of great manufacturing cities.
Crumbling industrial centers offer a unique opportunity for reinvigoration, redevelopment, and reimagination. Around the world brave pioneers are slowly moving back into the ruins of forgotten city centers. This new wave of creatives is interested in breathing new life into areas of a city that were long ago abandoned. Projects such as New York City's High Line are shining examples of forgotten parts of a city being redeveloped into spaces that draw people and commerce from far and wide.
As artisans and entrepreneurs bring life back into urban areas, many experts are beginning to talk about the environmental benefit of city life. A cursory consideration of city life might lead one to believe that it is much less sustainable than an existence lived out on a farm in the country. Upon further examination, however, one might realize that city dwellers inhabit smaller spaces, drive far less, and procure goods from nearby shops. In the TED Radio Hour, NPR spent some time investigating the future of cities and National Geographic contributor Robert Kunzig went so far as to suggest that cities are the solution to many of the challenges currently facing humanity.
The fact of the matter is that the future of cities lies in the hands of the students that currently fill our schools. It only seems logical that they should start thinking about the unique challenges of cities now with an eye towards developing unique solutions. This lesson from Lab207 places students in the role of city developers. Ultimately students will create a fictitious city centered on a specific industry, engineer the demise of the city, the reimagine and redesign the future of their metropolis.

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Section 1

Bakelite

In 1907, Leo Hendrick Baekeland, a Belgian scientist working in New York, discovered and patented a revolutionary new synthetic material. His invention, which he named 'Bakelite', was of enormous technological importance, and effectively launched the modern plastics industry.

The term 'plastic' comes from the Greek plassein, meaning 'to mould'. Some plastics are derived from natural sources, some are semi-synthetic (the result of chemical action on a natural substance), and some are entirely synthetic, that is, chemically engineered from the constituents of coal or oil. Some are 'thermoplastic', which means that, like candlewax, they melt when heated and can then be reshaped. Others are 'thermosetting': like eggs, they cannot revert to their original viscous state, and their shape is thus fixed forever. Bakelite had the distinction of being the first totally synthetic thermosetting plastic.

The history of today's plastics begins with the discovery of a series of semi-synthetic thermoplastic materials in the mid-nineteenth century. The impetus behind the development of these early plastics was generated by a number of factors - immense technological progress in the domain of chemistry, coupled with wider cultural changes, and the pragmatic need to find acceptable substitutes for dwindling supplies of 'luxury' materials such as tortoiseshell and ivory.

Baekeland's interest in plastics began in 1885 when, as a young chemistry student in Belgium, he embarked on research into phenolic resins, the group of sticky substances produced when phenol (carbolic acid) combines with an aldehyde (a volatile fluid similar to alcohol). He soon abandoned the subject, however, only returning to it some years later. By 1905 he was a wealthy New Yorker, having recently made his fortune with the invention of a new photographic paper. While Baekeland had been busily amassing dollars, some advances had been made in the development of plastics. The years 1899 and 1900 had seen the patenting of the first semi-synthetic thermosetting material that could be manufactured on an industrial scale. In purely scientific terms, Baekeland's major contribution to the field is not so much the actual discovery of the material to which he gave his name, but rather the method by which a reaction between phenol and formaldehyde could be controlled, thus making possible its preparation on a commercial basis. On 13 July 1907, Baekeland took out his famous patent describing this preparation, the essential features of which are still in use today.

The original patent outlined a three-stage process, in which phenol and formaldehyde (from wood or coal) were initially combined under vacuum inside a large egg-shaped kettle. The result was a resin known as Novalak, which became soluble and malleable when heated. The resin was allowed to cool in shallow trays until it hardened, and then broken up and ground into powder. Other substances were then introduced: including fillers, such as woodflour, asbestos or cotton, which increase strength and moisture resistance, catalysts (substances to speed up the reaction between two chemicals without joining to either) and hexa, a compound of ammonia and formaldehyde which supplied the additional formaldehyde necessary to form a thermosetting resin. This resin was then left to cool and harden, and ground up a second time. The resulting granular powder was raw Bakelite, ready to be made into a vast range of manufactured objects. In the last stage, the heated Bakelite was poured into a hollow mould of the required shape and subjected to extreme heat and pressure; thereby 'setting' its form for life.

The design of Bakelite objects, everything from earrings to television sets, was governed to a large extent by the technical requirements of the moulding process. The object could not be designed so that it was locked into the mould and therefore difficult to extract. A common general rule was that objects should taper towards the deepest part of the mould, and if necessary the product was moulded in separate pieces. Moulds had to be carefully designed so that the molten Bakelite would flow evenly and completely into the mould. Sharp corners proved impractical and were thus avoided, giving rise to the smooth, 'streamlined' style popular in the 1930s. The thickness of the walls of the mould was also crucial: thick walls took longer to cool and harden, a factor which had to be considered by the designer in order to make the most efficient use of machines.

Baekeland's invention, although treated with disdain in its early years, went on to enjoy an unparalleled popularity which lasted throughout the first half of the twentieth century. It became the wonder product of the new world of industrial expansion - 'the material of a thousand uses'. Being both non-porous and heat-resistant, Bakelite kitchen goods were promoted as being germ-free and sterilisable. Electrical manufacturers seized on its insulating: properties, and consumers everywhere relished its dazzling array of shades, delighted that they were now, at last, no longer restricted to the wood tones and drab browns of the pre-plastic era. It then fell from favour again during the 1950s, and was despised and destroyed in vast quantities. Recently, however, it has been experiencing something of a renaissance, with renewed demand for original Bakelite objects in the collectors' marketplace, and museums, societies and dedicated individuals once again appreciating the style and originality of this innovative material.

Questions 1-3
Complete the summary.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.

Some plastics behave in a similar way to 1 in that they melt under heat and can be moulded into new forms. Bakelite was unique because it was the first material to be both entirely 2 in origin and thermosetting.

There were several reasons for the research into plastics in the nineteenth century, among them the great advances that had been made in the field of 3 and the search for alternatives to natural resources like ivory.

Questions 4-8
Complete the flow-chart
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.Write your answers in boxes 4-8 on your answer sheet.

Questions 9-10
Write your answers in boxes 9 and 10 on your answer sheet.
Your answers may be given in either order.

Which TWO of the following factors influencing the design of Bakelite objects are mentioned in the text?

A the function which the object would serve
B the ease with which the resin could fill the mould
C the facility with which the object could be removed from the mould
D the limitations of the materials used to manufacture the mould
E the fashionable styles of the period

Questions 11-13
Do the following statements agree with the information given in Reading Passage 1?
In for questions 11-13, write

TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this statement

11 Modern-day plastic preparation is based on the same principles as that patented in 1907.
12 Bakelite was immediately welcomed as a practical and versatile material.
13 Bakelite was only available in a limited range of colours.
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New, online version of this test :: Answer Keys :: Tapescript

Section 1

https://engexam.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IELTS-Listening-Test-2-Section-1.mp3

Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Transport Survey

Suggestions for improvement:
* better 6 _______
* have more footpaths
* more frequent 7 _______

Things that would encourage cycling to work:
* having 8 _______ parking places for bicycles
* being able to use a 9 _______ at work
* the opportunity to have cycling 10 _______ on busy roads

Section 2

https://engexam.info/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/IELTS-Listening-Test-2-Section-2.mp3

Questions 11-20

New city developments

Questions Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground? Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct fetter, A - I next to questions 15-20.

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Section 1

The Impact of Wilderness Tourism

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The market for tourism in remote areas is booming as never before. Countries all across the world are actively promoting their 'wilderness' regions - such as mountains, Arctic lands, deserts, small islands and wetlands - to high-spending tourists. The attraction of these areas is obvious: by definition, wilderness tourism requires little or no initial investment. But that does not mean that there is no cost. As the 1992 United Nations Conference on Environment and Development recognised, these regions are fragile (i.e. highly vulnerable to abnormal pressures) not just in terms of their ecology, but also in terms of the culture of their inhabitants. The three most significant types of fragile environment in these respects, and also in terms of the proportion of the Earth's surface they cover, are deserts, mountains and Arctic areas. An important characteristic is their marked seasonality, with harsh conditions prevailing for many months each year. Consequently, most human activities, including tourism, are limited to quite clearly defined parts of the year.

Tourists are drawn to these regions by their natural landscape beauty and the unique cultures of their indigenous people. And poor governments in these isolated areas have welcomed the new breed of 'adventure tourist', grateful for the hard currency they bring. For several years now, tourism has been the prime source of foreign exchange in Nepal and Bhutan. Tourism is also a key element in the economies of Arctic zones such as Lapland and Alaska and in desert areas such as Ayers Rock in Australia and Arizona's Monument Valley.

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Once a location is established as a main tourist destination, the effects on the local community are profound. When hill-farmers, for example, can make more money in a few weeks working as porters for foreign trekkers than they can in a year working in their fields, it is not surprising that many of them give up their farm-work, which is thus left to other members of the family. In some hill-regions, this has led to a serious decline in farm output and a change in the local diet, because there is insufficient labour to maintain terraces and irrigation systems and tend to crops. The result has been that many people in these regions have turned to outside supplies of rice and other foods.

In Arctic and desert societies, year-round survival has traditionally depended on hunting animals and fish and collecting fruit over a relatively short season. However, as some inhabitants become involved in tourism, they no longer have time to collect wild food; this has led to increasing dependence on bought food and stores. Tourism is not always the culprit behind such changes. All kinds of wage labour, or government handouts, tend to undermine traditional survival systems. Whatever the cause, the dilemma is always the same: what happens if these new, external sources of income dry up?

The physical impact of visitors is another serious problem associated with the growth in adventure tourism. Much attention has focused on erosion along major trails, but perhaps more important are the deforestation and impacts on water supplies arising from the need to provide tourists with cooked food and hot showers. In both mountains and deserts, slow-growing trees are often the main sources of fuel and water supplies may be limited or vulnerable to degradation through heavy use.

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Stories about the problems of tourism have become legion in the last few years. Yet it does not have to be a problem. Although tourism inevitably affects the region in which it takes place, the costs to these fragile environments and their local cultures can be minimised. Indeed, it can even be a vehicle for reinvigorating local cultures, as has happened with the Sherpas of Nepal's Khumbu Valley and in some Alpine villages. And a growing number of adventure tourism operators are trying to ensure that their activities benefit the local population and environment over the long term.

In the Swiss Alps, communities have decided that their future depends on integrating tourism more effectively with the local economy. Local concern about the rising number of second home developments in the Swiss Pays d'Enhaut resulted in limits being imposed on their growth.

There has also been a renaissance in communal cheese production in the area, providing the locals with a reliable source of income that does not depend on outside.

Many of the Arctic tourist destinations have been exploited by outside companies, who employ transient workers and repatriate most of the profits to their home base. But some Arctic communities are now operating tour businesses themselves, thereby ensuring that the benefits accrue locally. For instance, a native corporation in Alaska, employing local people, is running an air tour from Anchorage to Kotzebue, where tourists eat Arctic food, walk on the tundra and watch local musicians and dancers.

Native people in the desert regions of the American Southwest have followed similar strategies, encouraging tourists to visit their pueblos and reservations to purchase high-quality handicrafts and artwork. The Acoma and San Ildefonso pueblos have established highly profitable pottery businesses, while the Navajo and Hopi groups have been similarly successful with jewellery.

Too many people living in fragile environments have lost control over their economies, their culture and their environment when tourism has penetrated their homelands. Merely restricting tourism cannot be the solution to the imbalance, because people's desire to see new places will not just disappear. Instead, communities in fragile environments must achieve greater control over tourism ventures in their regions; in order to balance their needs and aspirations with the demands of tourism. A growing number of communities are demonstrating that, with firm communal decision-making, this is possible. The critical question now is whether this can become the norm, rather than the exception.

Questions Reading Passage 1 has three section, A-C.
Choose the correct heading for each section from the list of headings below.
Write the correct number I-VI in boxes 1-3 on your answer sheet.

List of Headings
I The expansion of international tourism in recent years
II How local communities can balance their own needs with the demands of wilderness tourism
III Fragile regions and the reasons for the expansion of tourism there
IV Traditional methods of food-supply in fragile regions
V Some of the disruptive effects of wilderness tourism
VI The economic benefits of mass tourism

Questions 4-9
Do the following statements reflect the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 1?

YES if the statement reflects the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

4 The low financial cost of setting up wilderness tourism makes it attractive to many countries.
5 Deserts, mountains and Arctic regions are examples of environments that are both ecologically and culturally fragile.
6 Wilderness tourism operates throughout the year in fragile areas.
7 The spread of tourism in certain hill-regions has resulted in a fall in the amount of food produced locally.
8 Traditional food-gathering in desert societies was distributed evenly over the year.
9 Government handouts do more damage than tourism does to traditional patterns of food-gathering.

Questions 10-13
Choose ONE WORD from Reading Passage 1 for each answer.
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The first Sherlock Holmes tales started appearing in 1887. See this video to hear their creator, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, explaining why he created Sherlock in the first place.

However, Sherlock Holmes was not the first fictional detective. Edgar Allan Poe, Charles Dickens, Wilkie Collins, and Émile Gaboriau had all created detectives of their own before Conan Doyle was writing. Here are some sources for those who are interested in early forms of detective fiction.

But the global interest in Sherlock Holmes goes far beyond Doyle's 56 short stories and 4 novels. Here are just two examples of this global interest.

There have been hundreds of other writers who have created new Holmes adventures on film, TV, radio, and stage. More recently there have been Sherlock Holmes computer games as well as hundreds of fiction titles where modern writers have extended the legend of the great detective. There are several museum and library collections of such material, including: The Conan Doyle Collection, The University of Minnesota Sherlock Holmes Collection, and the Toronto Public Library Arthur Conan Doyle Collection.

Across the world, people admire Sherlock Holmes for numerous reasons. Some are fascinated by the world of the English Victorians. Some are fascinated by scientific and forensic developments. Some are impressed by the use of reason and the rationale to understand the world around them. And others simply admire the figure of the hero who works to save us all from evil. Further information about Sherlock in his nineteenth-century context can be found at the Victorian Web and Victorian Resources online.

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More than a century after first emerging into the fogbound, gaslit streets of Victorian London, Sherlock Holmes is universally recognizable. And yet many of his most recognizable features don't appear in Arthur Conan Doyle's original stories. So who exactly is Sherlock Holmes? Who's the real "great detective," and where do we find him?

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5 Things You May Not Have Known About Houdini

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5 Things You May Not Have Known About Houdini

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5 Things You May Not Have Known About Houdini

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Harry Houdini is known as one of the greatest Illusionists and stunt performers of all time. Famous for escaping from straight jackets, hand cuffs, prison cells and even a sealed milk can, Houdini's stunts have been studied and lauded since he was astonishing audiences all over the world.