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See BESEASIEIEIN 03°: 2) You are going to reac four contributions to @ debate about the value of sending SEE oan people into space. For questions 37-40, choose from the contributions A-D.The Contributions may be chosen more than once PAPER 3 Listening Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, PAPER 4 Sp i Part 6 [part 7] [parts Manned space missions Is it a good idea to send people into space? Four scientists give their views. A What are we looking for out in space? That’s the question that needs asking. The only thing we bring back is knowledge, and robots outperform astronauts in that respect. They are cheaper to put into space, they can stay there longer and they can collect and retain far more information. The eariy manned space flights generated genuine interest around the world, but who really cares nowadays, apart from a minority in whose interest it is that vast sums should continue to be invested? Who really believes it will ever be feasible to ship back large quantities of valuable materials from the moon, Mars or another planet, let alone migrate to these places in the event of a catastrophe? What is the priority? To try to create a station on Mars which could accommodate a handful of people, or to do something here to try to resolve global warming? Space exploration, whether manned or not, is hugely expensive, and this is probably @ key reason why it seems to have lost its appeal for many people. The fact is, however, that our galaxy is littered with giant meteors like the one that struck the Earth 16 million years ago, wiped out the dinosaurs and precipitated an ice age. Other cosmic dangers exist, as do threats on Earth itself, and one day the human species may only survive by settling in a new home. If we are to form colonies on the moon or other places in space, we have no alternative but to go there ourselves and do it, and that requires preparation. Robots tend to be good at certain tasks like collecting data, but their ability to think critically and creatively and to engage in problem-solving is limited. Some experiments that can only be conducted in space require physical and intellectual dexterity and these are skills that only humans possess. s People with a vested interest will say that for humans to travel beyond the Earth is important for the prestige and glamour of space exploration, and for the way it draws young minds into science and technology. However, for the cost of putting a few people into space for a few days, science education in schools could be transformed by creating smaller classes, new laboratories and equipment. Now, wouldn't that be exciting! So much of the investment in manned missions goes into keeping astronauts alive and safe, and the really useful science takes second place. The idea that humans will ever be able to (or want to) settle on the moon or anywhere else in space is unthinkable, so investment for that purpose is ludicrous, but the technological stimulus gained from the development of robotics and computer programmes that can deal with things in real time without people around has immense value on Earth, as well as in space. D Manned space flight is not primarily about science. The truth is that developments in science and computer design mean that satellites, robots and other technology are probably better than astronauts at collecting information from space which we can use on Earth. But people do not get excited when they see robots launched into space. Computers attached to a rocket don't stimulate the imagination or the enthusiasm for space exploration. And we do need to explore space, whatever the financial implications. In the long term, we need to find out whether we can survive outside the Earth’s orbit. I's @ question of our species’ survival. Astrophysicists have worked out that at some point in the future - we do not know when - the sun will engulf the Earth, and for the species to continue, when that happens, we need to be elsewhere. 418 jest >> PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> Part 5 Which writer has e different opinion from the others about the expresses a different ‘out research? shares wr of sending people into space? Essential tips ‘This part of the exam tests your ability to understand opinions and attitudes expressed in diferent texts and to identity whether different writers agree or disagree with cesch other. There are always four short texts by different ‘writers, and the four texts are all on the same subject. > Read the main tite and the four texts quickly to get a jeneral idea of what they are about. Don't worry if there ‘re words or phrases you don't understand. > Look carefully atthe four questions, highlighting the key words in each, > Read the first text and highlight the sections of the text that refer to each of the questions. Write the question ‘numbers next to the relevant parts ofthe text. Then do the same for each text > Then look across the four texts and compare the sections that refer to Question 37. Read them carafully and docide which ones express similar views and which have different views. inspirational significance of manned space missions? at has a similar view to writer 8 about the importance of establishing whether humans can live on other planets? e jew from the others regarding the relative efficiency of manned missions for carrying 9 1A opinion about the cost effectiveness 40 Question 37: The key words in this question are different ‘opinion from the others and inspirational significance. All the questions are about ‘manned space missions’ so there sno need to highlight that. You need te find three views that are similar and one that is different. The relovant part of Text Ais: The early manned space flighte genorated genuine interest around the world, but who really cares. ‘nowadays ...? The relevant part in text Bis: it seems to have lost is appeal for many people. Are they similar or different ‘opinions? Now, go through the same process with texts Cand 0. Question 40: The key words here are: shares writer A's ‘opinion and cost effectiveness. All the texts are about sending people into space so there is no point highlighting that. The relovant part of text Ais: They are cheaper to put into space, they can stay there longer and they can collect ‘and retain far more information. I you look atthe previous sentence, itis clear that they refers to ‘robots’. So, writer A believes that robots are mare cost-effective than humans in space. Now, look through the other three texts and highlight references to cost. Which one expresses a similar view to ‘that of writer A? Cl Advanced Test1>> PAPER1 Reading and Use of English >» Parts 19} Senseconinies aes eae 5 BESEASUEIEM parc 2| You are going to read four reviews of @ book about the connection between music Part 3| and the brain. For questions 37-40, choose from the reviews A-D. The reviews may be chosen more than once. PAPER 2 Writing Part 4 PAPER 3 Listenin: 2 Part) Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. PAPER 4 Speaking Part 7 Parts This is your brain on music: the science of a human obsession by Daniel Levitin Four reviewers comment on Daniel Levitin’s book about the neuroscience of music. A Scientific analysis of difficult concepts regarding how music works and the psychological processes involved in our interactions with it is something few of us are comfortable with, but in trying to keep things simple for a non- specialist audience, as far as technical terms are concerned, Levitin too often ends up dumbing down. A number of small errors obvious to a knowledgeable musician — like the tonic pitch of a scale being referred to as the root, when only chords have roots - fuel this sense of irritation, It’s a fascinating subject, however, made more so by Levitin’s decision to explain it against the background of his own intriguing narrative. A successful rock musician for many years, he switched careers and became a professor of psychology and music. This background shows in his sensitive choice of familiar tunes and songs that he uses to illustrate concepts and theories. B We can all enjoy music, yet the theory of it can seem excessively complex, and you'd think the study of its effect on the brain even more so. The success of this book, by a musician and record producer turned neuroscientist, is both that it goes out of its way to make the general reader feel at ease, and that it celebrates our extraordinary capacity for analysing and understanding music. Consider the job the brain has to do in separating and processing even, say, the sound of a cat's purr over a refrigerator’s hum, merely by analysing the way that various air molecules cause the eardrum to vibrate. Then go and listen to your favourite piece of orchestral music or even pop music. Levitin’s anecdotes about famous musicians he has met and played with are worth passing over, but the rest of this excellent introduction will leave your brain buzzing. c Setting jargon aside in favour of everyday terminology, Levitin gives readers enough background to understand what to listen for in music and to connect what they hear to his science. Having been a musician and producer in the music industry before turning to science, Levitin knows about communication, and wisely weaves in stories about music making and working with musicians to make the science easier to relate to. The bulk of the musi Levitin talks about, however, is pop. Classical music, or modern music in that tradition, is sometimes referred to in patronising terms, but for the researcher interested in the achievements of the brain, one might think that classical music's larger structures and more complex achievements would provoke greater interest. It is also disappointing to come across flawed accounts of certain aspects of musical acoustics and music theory. But ‘overall, this book is an admirable contribution to popular science. D Itis to Levitin’s credit that this book contains clear, well-informed explanations of a range of musical phenomena and their underiying psychological processes. It should be stimulating and accessible to the non-specialist. His ‘attempt to make the science easier to grasp by regular reference to his own career in music - as a musician, producer and neuroscientist — is well intentioned, but there are times when we could do with fewer funny stories and more attention to detail. This is more than just a stylistic point. There are misleading descriptions of significant research work, for example. The choice of music to illustrate his arguments is refreshingly free of high-art bias but it draws so strongly on Levitin’s own musical preferences that some readers who do not share his musical tastes may feel lost. Despite my misgivings, however, Levitin’s efforts to show a lay audience how music is at the centre of human experience and evolution are to be applauded. 38 Ci Advanced Test 2» PAPER1 Reading and Use of English »> Part 6 Which reviewer has a similar view to reviewer C regarding Levitin’s selection of musical examples? takes a different view to the others about the accuracy of the book’s content? shares reviewer D's opinion about the extent to which Levitin includes information about himself? has a different opinion from the others ragarding the suitability of the writing style for the target readers? 37. 38 39, Essential tips Remember ~ in this par ofthe exam, you have to decide whether four different writers have similar or different opinions and attitudes about a particular subject. > Road the tle and the texts quickly for general understanding, > Highlight the key words in each question. > Read the first toxt and highlight the sections that aro relevant to each question. Remember to write t question numbers in the rolevant placos. Do ech text ‘same for > “Then look across the four texte and compare the st that refer to each question in turn. Read the opinions carefully and decide which ones are similar and which are different. ‘Question 37: The key words in this question are similar views to reviewer C and selection of musical examples. The section of text C referring to ‘musical examples’ is: The bulk of the music Levitin talks about, however, is pop. Classical ‘music, or modern music in that tradition, is sometimes ‘referred to in patronising terms, but. one might think thot its larger structures and more complex achievements would provoke greater interest and even richer evidence, This implies thatthe reviewer thinks the selection is too limited Reviewer A refers to a sensitive choice of familar tunes and ‘songs which he uses to illustrate concepts and theories, \hich is very different from the ertcism suggested in C. Look for what reviewers B and D say about the musical selection and decide which is similar to reviewer C's opinion. Question 38: The key words here are: different view to the others and accuracy of... content. Reviewer A refers 10 a number of small errors obvious to a knowledgeable ‘musician, Raviawer B refers to 2 subject which is ‘excessively complex but makss no reference to any error. 80, A and B have differant views on the iseue of accuracy. Look carefully at texts C and D, and decide whether they share reviewer A or reviewer B's view on this Ci Advanced Test 2» PAPER1 Reading and Use of English >> Part 6 | | } | | J 39 _Exam Essentials sees Resemsnclen You are going to read four contributions to a debate about whether economic growth is always a good thing. For questions 37-40, choose from the contributions ‘A-D.The contributions may be chosen more than once. PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Usteninc : Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. PAPER 4 Speaking Economic growth and prosperity Will more economic growth deliver prosperity and well-being? Or, with natural resources running out and the threat of climate change, should developed countries abandon the idea of endless growth? Four economists give their views. a In the advanced economies of the world, there is mounting evidence that ever-increasing consumption adds little to human well-being. In fact, increasing stress levels, obesity and other social ills suggest it positively impedes it. More urgently, itis now clear that the ecosystems which sustain our economies are collapsing under the impact of this consumption. Economists argue that the environmental impact of an economy, relative to its income, fells as it gets richer - wealthier nations tend to have stricter environmental regulations, for example. There ig no alternative but to opt out of further growth. However, the botiom line is that economic growth inevitably leads to increases in greenhouse gas emissions, which accelerates climate change. The implications are complex but include a need to fundamentally rethink the uses to which we put our technological expertise and much tighter regulation of advertising, which incites wholly superfiuous consum It has become received wisdom that prosperity and economic growth do not go together. More ‘stuff, we are told, damages the environment and makes us miserable. Hence, we should limit growth, raise taxes to redistribute affiuence, invest in welfare rather than wealth creation, and control or even eliminate commercial advertising, a key trigger of consumption. Frankly, it is tragic that growth has such a bad name, In the space of ‘about two centuries, substantial increases in economic output have brought enormous benefits: longer, healthier lives, shorter working hours, miraculous inventions, the ability to reshape the environment for our own benefit and, surely, greater general well-being. The world is not perfect, of course, and climate change is an issue. But to tackle it, we need more resources and technology, rather then less. We should invest in high-tech energy production, sea walls to resist flooding and other engineering-based solutions, rather than cheap moralising. c Economie progress has brought huge benefits for humanity, but in some countries, we appear to have reached the stage where the costs of growth have started to outweigh the benefits. The more we have, the less satisfied Wwe are, and we are running up against natural limits on a finite planet as resources are depleted, biodiversity falls sharply and climate change threatens to destroy us. Should we now give up on economic progress and focus instead on well-being and protecting the planet? While the idea has a certain utopian appeal, the reality for the mejority is unimaginable. Even wholesale reform of aspects of modern economies like advertising, the cheerleader for consumerism, is unlikely to be accepted. There is a middle way: to pursue, determinedly, existing environmental policies and to apply our technological expertise to overcome our difficulties, with massive projects to harness solar, wind and wave power, for example, D The world is heading for catastrophic climate change, and life in some of the world’s most technologically advanced nations, while abounding in consumer products, has evidently not been enhanced in terms of personal relationships, meaningful work and other key values for well-being ~ indeed, it’s quite the opposite. So, should the growth model be dropped? In The Moral Consequences of Economic Growth, Benjamin Friedman convincingly argues that rising standards of material prosperity foster opportunity, tolerance, fairness and democracy, and to give up on growth is unlikely to lead to the sort of open, friendly society we want. The way forward, then, is to tackle excessive consumerism and its associated ills by various reforms, such as greater control of advertising, and to strengthen measures to keep global warming and resource depletion within reasonable limits, while the world economy carries on growing. 58 Ci Advanced Test 3 »» PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >» Part 6 Which writer has a different view to the others about continuing to aim for economic growth? expresses a different opinion from the others on the link between continued economic growth and happiness? takes a similar view to writer B's opinion about economic ‘growth and the use of technology? shares writer A opinion about what the consequences of economic growth imply for advertising? 37 38 Ed Essential tips > Remember that you need to decide whether four differant wrtors have similar or different views on the same eubject. > Go through each text carefully in turn, highlighting the sections relating to each question. Writo the question rrumbers next to the parts you highlight > Starting with Question 37, compare the views expressed inall four texts. Question 37: The key words in this question are different View from the othars and about continuing to aim for economic growth. Writer A says: There is no alternative but to opt out of further growth. Writer B says itis tragic that ‘growth has such a bad name and calls for more resources and better technology rather than less, so B appears to be in favour of continued economic grow'h. Look carefully at texts C and D, and decide whethar they share & or 6's View. Question 39: The key words here are: similar viow to wa B's and economic growth and the use of technology. Wri B says: we need more resources and technology rather then less, We should invest in high-tech energy production, ‘sea walls fo resist flooding and other engineering-based solutions. Writer A says we need ta fundamentally rething the uses to which we put our technological expertise, and talks about ‘superfluous consumption 60 writor A's viow on ths issue seems diferent from B's, What about writere C and O? Ci Advanced Test 3 >> PAPER Reading and Use of English >> Part 5 59 age aoe (ecoasicled ‘You are going to read four writers’ contributions to a debate about hosting the Olympic Games. For questions 7-40, choose from the contributions A-D. The contributions may be chosen more than once. PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Listening ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. PAPER 4 Speaking Hosting the Olympics — is it a good idea? Four writers give their views about what an Olympic Games can do for the host country. A The Olympics are undoubtedly expensive to stage and none of the Games in recent times have made an immediate profit, but they should be considered a long-term investment. The large infrastructure projects like new roads and transport systems, the new sports venues and cultural facilities, the regeneration of rundown urban areas and the increase in tourism all end up stimulating the economy eventually. The international media focus on the Games can also lift the host country’s profile to another level. This has a knock-on effect on attitudes within the host country. International attention and proof of a capacity to rise to the challenge can pull the country together, make it feel good about itself and put it in a position to compete in the modern world. B Weighing up the pros and cons of hosting an Olympics is a complex business. Research suggests that few former hosts have experienced long-term economic gains. Indeed, certain cities like Montreal and Los Angeles have taken decades to pay off the debts incurred in preparing for and running the two-week-long event, and in ‘cases like these, an unwelcome PR effect of international dimensions seems to come attached. The real benefits are less tangible in that they inspire a local feel-good factor, enhancing a sense of pride in belonging to a city and country that can pull off such a massive and awkward enterprise. There is also the chance for everyone, the younger generations in particular, to observe elite athletes, and therefore sporting excellence, exercise and fitness become cool things to aspire to. c For a host city, the Olympic Games are all about ‘legacy’. They present an opportunity to showcase, domestically and to the world at large, the notion that the city possesses the know-how and manpower to manage a hugely complex international event, plus an impressive new infrastructure of sports facilities, accormmodation and public transport, a vibrant, competent, friendly local population, and historic sites and places of natural beauty for tourists to visit. There is the sporting legacy too, with the greatest athletes from around the world inspiring mass participation, a crucial development when modern lifestyles tend to have a significantly detrimental effect on fitness and health. Critics of the notion of hosting the Olympics often focus on the more easily measurable economic implications which suggest that the Games are not a viable proposition, but the Olympics are not just about money; they are about other aspects of legacy which are at least as significant. > Most positive developments that might be associated with hosting the Olympics would happen anyway. The infrastructural investments could be made, incentives for tourists to visit could be offered and trade delegations could be energised. Past experience suggests the financial costs tend to outweigh the benefits anyway, when variables like the absurd bidding process, security and mismanagement are factored in. What of the more intangible spinoffs? First, there is no hard evidence that hosting the Olympics leads to greater public involvement in sports. In fact, studies show sporting activity actually fell in certain Olympic cities once the ‘after- party enthusiasm’ had worn off. Genuine long-term participation in sports comes from grassroots investment in schools and community facilities rather than glitzy shows. Most Olympic Games are concentrated in one city, usually the capital, and have little impact, economic or otherwise, on other parts of the country. In fact, in some cases, research reveals significant regional resentment about all the attention from government, the media and other organisations being directed at one city. So much for pride in one’s country. Ci Advanced Test 4>> PAPER1 Reading and Use of English +> Parts 77) 78 Which writer has a different opinion to the others regarding the economic impact of hosting the Olympics? shares writer B's opinion about the implications for sport in the host country? expresses a different view to the others about the effect that hosting the Olympics can have on @ national sense of identity? to writer A about the likely consequence for the host country’s international reputation? C1 Advanced Test @ >> PAPER1 Reading and Use of English >> Part 6 39 Essentials _ Gage ema nS Use of English PAPER 2 Writing PAPERS Li ning PAPER 4 Speaking You are going to read extracts from four writers talking about traditional books ‘and e-books, For questions 37-40, choose from the reviews A-D. The reviews may be chosen more than once. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, Books and e-books Will printed books soon become antique items? Should we all be switching to e-books to help the planet? Or do printed books still offer us something that e-books can’t? Four writers give their views. A As a writer, I'm glad that people are reading books electronically. it means that there's a wider audience for whatever | write, which is very exciting for me. Of course, there isn’t a lot of money involved - not when | self-publish ~ but it’s important to me that | get as many people as possible to read my work. It doesn’t matter to me whether customers buy a physical or an electronic copy, as long as they buy a copy! For me: personally, if | were to buy a book, 'd buy one in printed form — there’s nothing better than having @ bookcase full of wonderful books I've enjoyed that, I can look up at every day. | don’t really understand the reasons why someone would want to read on a small screen ~ I'm sure there are reasons for doing that, | just don’t understand them. B I'm of the opinion that electronic books are the way forward in many areas of life. Printed books are all well and good, but at some point we're going to have to stop printing them to help save the environment, so why wait? | remember when | was a student and | had to carry around a heavy bag of books to all my classes - imagine if we could upload all of our school books onto one, solitary e-reader ... | think it would be a huge leap forward and might even encourage the younger generation to read more, Naturally there are bound to be issues with running out of battery charge, but nowadays we basically live on our phones anyway, so what's the huge difference there? However, having said all that, | still carry a printed book around instead of my e-reader. Turning the page on an e-reader just doesn’t feel the same. c The thing | like most about my e-reader is that I can get new books that | want instantly. | don’t miss the physical aspect of holding a book, or even the smell of it. | could never understand what people are talking about when they say how intoxicating they find the smell of a new book. In addition to the instant downloads, | love the fact that | can carry my whole library around in one tiny device. It’s amazing, | don’t have to keep printed books at home, which is just as well because | have no space for them anyway. I's much mare convenient for me to read books on an e-reader and I'm perfectly happy with that. 'm not begrudging people the joy of owning printed books, its just that they're not for me anymore, | was initially unsure about e-readers, so at the moment I'm using @ combination of electronic and printed books to see which I prefer. When | write, | Use a laptop, so when | read, why shouldn't | also use an electronic device? There are, of course, many differences between using each format and | have yet to make up my mind about which | prefer. I have to admit, though, that | enjoy seeing the books I've read on the shelf in my office - it gives me a sense of achievement to see which ones I've actually managed to finish. | don’t keep the books | didn’t enjoy though ~ | usually give those to charity. My nephew is currently using an e-reader at college, and he is not getting on with it at all. In fact, | share ‘his concerns. | can't see all students using e-readers in their rooms instead of going down to a library full of ‘real’ books. But for me, I'm going to keep testing the two different formats to see which one I like best. 96 Ci Advanced Test $ »» PAPER1 Reading and Use of English >> Part 6 Which writer does not read printed books anymore? shares writer As view about enjoying books on shelves? is enthusiastic about the future of books in education? is unsure of their favourite type of book? Cl Advanced Test 5 >» PAPER1 Reading and Use of English >> Part 6 37. 38 39 97 Ceesacleu Part 2| You are going to read extracts from four reviews of a film called The Great Gatsby. PAPER 2 writing Part 3| For questions 37-40, choose from the reviews A-D. The reviews may be chosen Part] more than once. PAPER 3 Listening _ Part5| Mark your answers on the separate answer sheat. PAPER 4 Speaking The Great Gatsby Four reviewers comment on The Great Gatsby directed by Baz Luhrmann. The film is based on a novel by F Scott Fitzgerald. A Four previous film versions of The Great Gatsby have fallen short of the book’s brilliant portrayal of a society succumbing to greed, and, unfortunately, Baz Luhrmann's attempt fares little better. F. Scott Fitzgerald's short, lean, subtle novel conjures up disillusion, pain and tragedy as the main characters’ relationships unfold, but this sense is largely drowned out by the lavish excess, the fancy camerawork and the general superficiality in this film. Surprisingly, the soundtrack mixing 1920s orchestral pieces with hip hop and modern pop works a treat and is likely to appeal to younger audiences, as is the very strong cast of actors who give some excellent performances, almost in spite of the overthe-top direction. Whether this will prompt them to go back and read the novel, as some have suggested, is highly questionable, however. ‘As other commentators have pointed out, F Scott Fitzgerald's great novel, revealing the emptiness and pain that lies behind the pursuit of power and wealth, is a concise, elegant, almost understated work. There is no reason, however, why a film of the same story shouldn't take on a different style and this is what Baz Luhrmann does, largely to good effect. Creating huge cinematic set pieces out of 1920s upper-class life, he plays up the fake, the superficial and the decadent. The narrative is unchanged but rather squeezed in, but then itis rather slight in the novel anyway; Fitzgerald's lyrical prose and characterisation are what make it compelling. The decision to mix contemporary pop with music from the 1920s, has a certain logic to it, given Luhrmann's visual approach, but for some reason the mix feels uneasy rather than complementary. There may be an element of wanting to attract, teenage viewers ~ nothing wrong with thet, of course. c F Scott Fitzgerald's classic 1925 novel, The Great Gatsby, tells the story of a man who ruthlessly chases wealth, ultimately in pursuit of love, only to learn that one can’t buy the other. In keeping with his previous films, director Baz Luhrmann's version is a loud confection of colour, lights and noise from start to finish. Its musical soundtrack is a mix of period pieces, contemporary rap and dance tunes which somehow hang together and support the excesses of the parties, car chases and general hysteria, The narrative structure of the novel exposes ‘the artificiality and heartlessness of the American dream — that of acquiring great wealth from nothing — but the film's overblown nature drowns this message out. The great hope is that all the noise and visual excitement will persuade younger viewers to try reading the novel - which would be a very positive consequence. D Baz Luhrmann used modern pop music to energiseWilliam Shakespeare's Romeo and Julietand also 18th-century Paris in his film Moulin Rouge to great effect. In his version of The Great Gatsby, the same strategy merely serves to distance the audience from the human drama they should be engaged with. With his exaggerated operatic style, Luhrmann is the wrong director to shoot F Scott Fitzgerald's small but perfectly formed novel. I's not that he makes substantial changes to the narrative of the film; the original has a thin plot anyway, and the film is largely faithful to it. It's more that all the noise, flashing lights and dizzying crowd scenes typical of Luhrmann overwhelm both the tragedy and the subtlety characteristic of the original. Audiences, especially perhaps younger ones, will undoubtedly be attracted by the visual and auditory glamour, but they will miss out on what makes the novel great. Ci Advanced Test 6»> PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >» Part 115) 116 Which reviewer expresses a different view from the others about the film’s potential impact on younger audiences? takes a similar view to reviewer C on the appropriacy of the music that goes with the film? shares reviewer B's opinion about the film's storyline? has a different opinion from the others about the way the film is directed? C1 Advanced Test 6 >> PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English +> part 6 7 38 39. 40

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