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07/12 SENIOR FIVE EXAM Paper 2
Time allowed: 2 hs
SECTION A: Reading Comprehension
Read the passage and mark the statements below T (true) or F (false):

We're all hyper-connected, now what?

We're not just connected now, we're hyper-connected: superfast, always-on, and on the move. And if the
technology and business leaders at the World Economic Forum have got it right, the impact of this
development will be far deeper than most of us imagine. To start with, forget about PCs. For every
desktop computer, there are 10 mobile devices. Around the world, mobile phones outnumber
toothbrushes two-to-one. These devices generate data and this huge quantity of information is aimed
straight at us, and change the way we live, work, learn and make money. "Hyper-connectivity will change
every business model and supply chain; it's at an inflection point this year" says the boss of one of the
companies powering the internet.
Another chief executive, Leo Apotheker at computer giant Hewlett Packard, calls it "the biggest revolution
in information technology". And what is happening at home? Connectivity is making us more powerful
shoppers. We can watch the films that we want, when we want them. It connects us better to our
networks of friends.
"There was a time when no one lived more than five miles away from their parents. Now we live all over
the place, but for the first time [social networks] allow grandparents to see the activities of their
grandchildren in real time," says a top executive working for a well-know social network.
But connectivity can have its disadvantages. Information overflow, the "abundant distractions of the
internet" can change our learning abilities. It may be a generational thing, though. The chairman of a
multi-billion dollar company tells the story of how he was "watching a movie with my kids, and they were
both sitting there and at the same time chatting with their friends on the web. “I asked them whether
they still understood the movie, and they said yes. Well, I don't the understand movie, I said, with you
chatting online," the executive continued.
What this little anecdote is trying to explain is the arrival of the “net generation”. Nowadays, young people
are able to focus their attention on many devices and means of communication at the same time. And
they are the ones who will truly benefit from being hyper- connected.
Adapted from: www.bbc.co.uk

1. According to the article, the impact hyper- connectivity has on our lives is deeper than expected. ____
2. There are more mobile phones than PCs in the world. _____
3. Hyper- connectivity will not change the way we do business or shop. _____
4. One of the characteristics of hyper connectivity is that it allows relationships in families to grow. ____
5. Members of the “net generation” can concentrate on many things at the same time. ____

SECTION B: Language in Use

I. Read the passage below. Choose the correct option for each gap and write it in the box.

London Heathrow is 1) ______ biggest airport in the UK and it also handles more international passenger traffic than any
other airport in the world. For this reason, expansion was planned and on 27th March a fifth terminal opened, which
allows staff 2) ______with the many passengers that pass through the airport more easily. The new 3)______terminal
has taken a long time to plan and build. The idea was first proposed back in the 1980s. 4)______long preparations at
Terminal 5 ahead of the grand opening, things soon descended into chaos. There were problems from the beginning as
staff 5) ______finding car parking spaces and getting through security. They had to 6) ______ in order to get into the
building on time. This consequently caused a delay when passengers started to arrive and adequate numbers of staff
were not in place. Long passenger queues formed and the slow start meant that passengers were angrily 7) ______in no
time. Staff were having problems using the new systems and some of them spoke to the BBC. A very tired employee at
the airport 8)______: “it was all chaos the moment the doors opened" The terminal has been designed to handle 12,000
bags an hour but as some employees had not been properly trained, there were many delays with luggage. By lunchtime
on that first day, 9)_____flights had been cancelled to try and alleviate the problems. But some passengers had their
luggage 10) _____as well. British Airways, the only airline operating at Terminal 5, says it is working to solve its
problems. Adapted from www.bbc.co.uk

1) a. a b. --------------- c. the
2) a. cope b. to cope c. coping
3) a. shabby b. cramped c. spacious
4) a. In spite of b. However c. Although
5) a. fiddled b. spent ages c. left
6) a. dash b. yawn c. stroll
7) a. getting their own way b. walking all over them c. ranting and raving
8) a. sighed b. gasped c. giggled
9) a. the most b. most of c. most
10) a. delay b. delayed c. delaying

II. Complete each of the following sentences in such a way that it means exactly the same as the
sentence printed before it.
1. I think it’s probable that Michael left the party early but I’m not sure.
Michael might _____________________________________________________________________.
2. The optician checked Gerry’s eyes yesterday.
Gerry had_________________________________________________________________________.
3. Where is this train going?
I’d like to know _____________________________________________________________________.
4. “No! I won’t help you to write your project!” Mary said.
Mary refused _______________________________________________________________________.
5. Sue had to do the washing-up before she left, but she forgot.
Sue forgot ________________________________________________________________________.
6. Linda finishes work at 5 everyday.
By 6 tomorrow Linda will _____________________________________________________________.
7. Stephen would prefer dinner to be served earlier.
Stephen would rather________________________________________________________________.
8. Phil’s Mum didn’t allow him to play inside the house.
Phil’s Mum didn’t let him ______________________________________________________________.
9. Mark closed the door after he entered his office.
Having__________________________________________________________, Mark closed the door.
10. Jim left without saying goodbye to Silvia. That’s why she thought he was angry at her.
Silvia thought Jim was angry at her because he ___________________________________________.

III. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use modals if necessary.

Right now, people who live in London (get) ____________ready for the 2012 Olympics next year. London (already-
host) ___________the Olympics twice before and this will make it the first city in history to have held three Olympic
games. The first London Olympics were in 1908. These games (take place) _____________in Rome but, because of
a volcano, Rome wasn’t ready. London agreed to host the games and the White City Olympic stadium was built in
just 10 months. New at these Olympics was the opening ceremony where athletes paraded with their teams behind
their flag. Only 22 countries took part and the profits (be) ____________just over £21,000!
Because of the second world war, the 1944 Olympics (cancel) ____________. Four years later the war was over and
London was able (hold) __________the Games in 1948. Things were very different in London during these Olympic
Games. Many years of war (leave) _____________the UK poor and hungry. People called them the ‘Austerity
Games’. But there was still some great sport and some exciting events!
The third London Olympics in 2012: The Games next year (be) ________ bigger, better and more exciting than ever
before. There will be more than 10,000 athletes from 204 countries taking part!
London wants to make sure that the benefits of the Olympics don’t just last for a few weeks in summer but go on much
longer. The buildings have been made so that they (use) ________for different things when the Games are over.
It’s been 64 years since the Olympics were held in London, let’s hope they (come) _________back sooner next time!
Adapted from http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/english-for-the-game
SECTION C: Writing
Choose ONE of the following and write about 150 words on it.

1. You have decided to enter a short story competition. The competition rules say that the story must
begin with these words:
"When Luce realised who was coming to dinner, she felt extremely happy."

2. A friend of yours hosts a blog where different topics are discussed. He has asked you to contribute your
opinion on this month's topic: “Beauty". Write a piece giving your opinion about the following statement:
"Fashion is often uncomfortable."

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