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SENIOR FIVE FINAL EXAM Paper 4
Time allowed: 2hs
SECTION A: Reading Comprehension
Read the text and circle the correct option, true (T) or false (F).

Is Your Name Helping You?

Most of us never think about our names. They’re just names and they usually don’t mean
much – or do they? New research has come out which suggests that our names can affect
everything from our emotional well-being to our career paths, and even how long we live.
A recent survey asked 6,000 people in the UK to rank common names for men and
women in three categories: successful, lucky, and attractive. The results showed a strong
preference for certain names. People called James and Elizabeth were seen as the most
successful, Jack and Lucy were the luckiest, and Sophie and Ryan were the most attractive.
Overall, it seems that the best name for men is James, which came near the top in all three
categories. The least desirable ones were George and Ann, which ranked near the bottom in all
categories.
The potential effects of your name go beyond perceptions. According to several studies,
teachers give higher marks to children with attractive names. In the US, where grades are given
on a scale from A (excellent) to D (poor), another study found that students with names
beginning with A or B received higher marks than students whose first names started with C or
D.
Some experts also believe that people are attracted to jobs that sound like their names.
One study found that people called Dennis and Denis are more likely to become dentists. There
are hairdressers called Harry, artists called Art, and even a lawyer called Sue Yoo, which
sounds like “sue you”. Even if your name and job don’t match, your name could affect your job
prospects. A study found that American employers were more likely to consider the CVs of
applicants who have “normal-sounding” names. Researchers also say that companies are more
likely to promote people if their names sound successful.
It may seem incredible, but there is evidence that your name could affect how long you
live. Researchers compared the death certificates of people with “positive” initials (such as
J.O.Y. or F.U.N.) and people with “negative” ones (such as D.I.E. or S.A.D).The results? People
with positive initials live about four years longer than the average, while people with negative
initials die about three years sooner.
So if you have an “undesirable” name, should you change it to a new one? Most experts
say you should not. For most people, having a positive attitude will help more than giving
yourself a new name.
Adapted from English File (Intermediate)

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1. Some people were asked to classify 6,000 names into three different categories. T F
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2. According to experts, there are certain names that might influence your performance T F
at school.
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3. It is believed that your name may affect your job prospects. T F

4. Life expectancy may also be determined by your name. T F 3rd

5. Experts advise people to change their names if they want to get promoted at work. T F
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SECTION B: Language in Use
I) Read the passage below. Choose the correct option for each gap and write it in the box.

Social Networking Sites: End of Lasting Friendships?

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An expert has warned that a generation that is growing up using 1) _____ social networking only
websites is less likely to form lasting relationships and is more likely to act without thinking.
According to the annual meeting of the Royal College of Psychiatrists 2)_____ people who were 1st
born in 1990 or later have only known a world with the Internet, so they could grow up with an unrealistic
view of the world and themselves.
Dr. Himanshu Tyagi, a psychiatrist, said social networking sites have encouraged the idea that 2nd
friendships 3)_____ and ended quickly and easily. He said, “It’s a world where everything moves fast and
changes all the time, where relationships are ended at the click of a mouse. Online, you 4)_____ delete your
profile and change who you are in a few seconds.” He said that because everything happens so quickly on 3rd
social networking sites, people may start to find the real world 5)_____.
Doctor Tyagi also said teenagers 6)_____ socialize online are more likely to make quick decisions
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without thinking about the consequences of their actions. They might not pay enough attention to their “real
world” selves, and might find it difficult 7)_____ form relationships in the real world because they won’t learn
about body language, tone of voice and facial expressions online. He said that 8)_____ you can’t see
someone’s face or body language or hear the changes in their voice, this influences your understanding of
what’s going on. He added that friendship means something very different to the “internet generation”.
But there are also benefits. When you’re online, you often don’t know the wealth, race 9)_____
gender of the person you’re communicating with. Dr Tyagi said, “No one is an outsider on the net. It may not
be the best way to make lasting friendships, but it does make 10)_____ equal.”
Adapted from English Unlimited (Intermediate)

1. ___ A. - B. a C. the D. an
2. ___ A. many B. a lot C. little D. a little
3. ___ A. can form B. be formed C. can be formed D. form
4. ___ A. can B. will C. cannot D. might not
5. ___ A. more bored B. less bored C. boring D. bored
6. ___ A. which B. who C. where D. whom
7. ___ A. to B. for C. from D. at
8. ___ A. if B. Whether C. unless D. Providing
9. ___ A. and B. or C. but D. because
10. ___ A. no one B. anyone C. someone D. everyone

II) Put the verbs in brackets in the correct form. Use modals if necessary.

New computer software to catch email liars

Researchers in the United States are planning to create lie-detection software for emails and text messages.
The new software (1) ____________ (develop) by a team led by Jeff Hancock at Cornell University in New
York State.
“We (2) ____________ (ask) people to come into the labs and write lies and we had other people
come in and write the truth.” Says Hancock. “Using this method, we’ve built up a database of tens of
thousands of emails.” The scientists have analysed the data and identified a number of simple tests to
predict whether or not a person (3) ____________ (lie). AACI use
One of the most important tests is the length of the message. Lying emails have, on average, 28% only

more words than truthful messages. Another sign is the overuse of sense words, such as “see”, “feel” and 1st
touch”. “When you’re lying, you want the person (4) ____________ (believe) you, so you give more details,”
says Hancock.
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Liars also tend to use pronouns like “we” and “they” rather than “I” as a way of distancing themselves
from a lie because they feel guilty. “People often (5) ____________ (use) negative emotional words too,
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because they feel uncomfortable when they are lying,” says Hancock. “So they (6)____________ (choose)
terms like “sad”, “angry”, unhappy” and “stressed”.” R
Previous research (7) ____________ (show) that up to one third of communications at work involve
lying of some sort. The most common workplace lie is pretending to be sick to avoid (8) ____________ (go)
to work.
But Peter Collet, a psychologist who has written a book on lying, is skeptical about Hancock’s work.
“You (9) ____________ (discover) if somebody is lying by looking at their body language, how fast they talk,
and how they speak,” he says. “How (10) __________________ (a computer program / see) all this?
They’ve clearly done a lot of research, but with emails all you have is words.”
Adapted from English Unlimited (Intermediate)
 III) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence.
You must use the word given and cannot change it.

1. We can’t go to the cinema because Brian has to work tomorrow. (WOULD) AACI use
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We________________________________________________________________ work tomorrow.
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2. I won’t buy the tickets if they are expensive. (UNLESS)
I______________________________________________________________________expensive. 2nd
3. “It’s not true. I didn’t wear your new dress.” (DENIED)
My sister __________________________________________________________________dress. 3rd

4. Kath is working as a part-time teacher. She couldn’t afford a wedding present for her brother. (WHO)
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Kath ____________________________________couldn’t afford a wedding present for her brother.
5. I became a teacher in 2009. . (BEEN)
I _________________________________________________________________________2009.
6. I’m completely sure she’s not guilty. (NOT)
She_______________________________________________________________________guilty.
7. “Where is the nearest ATM?” The woman asked the policeman. (WAS)
The woman asked the policeman____________________________________________________.
8. Many children find skateboarding amazing. (KEEN)
Many children ____________________________________________________________________
9. I find it very difficult to drive on the left. (USED)
I______________________________________________________________________on the left.
10. The director will get someone to clean the beach before filming begins. (HAVE)
The director ____________________________________________________before filming begins.

SECTION C: Writing
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Choose ONE of the following and write about 150 words. only

1. You have decided to enter a short story competition. The competition rules say that the story 1st
must begin or end with these words:
"It was the worst possible moment for my mobile to start ringing."
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2. A friend of yours hosts a blog where different topics are discussed. He has asked you to
contribute with your opinion on this month's topic: “Education”. Write an essay giving
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your opinion about the following statement:
"Films can be an effective educational tool. Do you agree?"
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