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Reading, multiple choiceRead the article below carefully. Choose the options (a, b, c or d) which form a logical and grammatically correct text. THE ART OF CONTROVERSYEvery year the Turner Prize does (1) remarkable. It makes contemporary art a controversial topic. People ignore the subjects of politics, celebrities, and sport, and hotly debate the various merits of the nominated artists instead.The Turner Prize is recognized internationally as the UK’s most coveted art prize. Every year, a British artist under 50 (2) £20,000 in prize money for outstanding work over the past twelve months. First place is considered (3) hugely prestigious achievement, although artists in the first four places will all get to display their work in the Turner Prize Exhibition at Tate Britain.So what is it about the Turner prize that generates so much controversy? On the one hand, there are (4) critics who think it’s wrong to promote the idea that artists are in competition with each other. On the other hand, there’s the media attention. Outraged journalists write stinging articles about how the public are being tricked by the judges into thinking that the Turner prize is presenting real art. Certainly, over the years, the nominees have created some obscure work (5) as Chris Ofili’s use of elephant dung in his paintings in 1998. In 1999, Tracey Emin exhibited her own bed, which annoyed so many people that most of them have forgotten that she didn’t actually win the prize that year. Then, in 2000, Tomoko Takahashi put (6) an exhibit composed of artfully arranged rubbish. Defenders of the prize declare that freshness and originality are what’s important. Whatever the merits of the competition, one thing is true – (7) the negative discussion, media debate annually gives the Turner Prize huge publicity which in turn helps raise the profile of new British art. (1) someone anything something anybody (2) awards awarded is awarded are awarded (3) the a an as (4) them those of those these (5) like only such even (6) off together away out (7) Although Despite However Even though Complete gaps (1–4) in the text below using the given words to obtain logical and grammatically correct sentences. The right spelling is required. Our planet is (1) gradually (GRADUAL) getting warmer. Records of temperature changes in Antarctica showa rise in the average temperature of an astonishing 4.5 degrees in only 50 years. Many (2) scientists (SCIENCE) are alarmed at the prospect of a hotter world, and with good reason. The ice in Antarctica consists of75% of the Earth’s freshwater. As the planet heatsup, the ice melts. A major meltdown would cause sea levels to rise (3) dramatically (DRAMA), which would result in extensive flooding across the globe. Over the past three years, massive icebergs have been breaking off the Antarctic ice shelves. Recently, a huge section broke off and crumbled into the sea. But what is causing this rise in temperature? Some scientists think the global warming from (4) increasing (INCREASE) air pollution is responsible. Complete the text below by writing one word in each gap to obtain logical and grammatically correct sentences. The right spelling is required. Michael Schumacher is one (1) of the world’s most impressive sportspeople, and he’s certainly one of the highest earners. Schumacher is the many-time world champion of the world’s biggest televised sport – Formula One racing. Formula One is so massive, that on a race weekend at the height of the season, (2) more than 300 million people in 150 countries tune in. The word formula refers to (3) the specifications of each car. These incredible single-seat racing cars can accelerate from zero to 100 mph and back again in under six seconds. No one has ever been better at driving one of these cars than Schumacher. In his prime, he was not only the sport’s biggest star, but a driver for (4) its most famous team, Ferrari. Ferrari has been in Formula One from the outset and has dominated ever since. However, (5) while promising new drivers come and go, Schumacher has been on the scene for thirteen years. He has won more grand prix races than any other driver, has rewritten the record books, and has earned a huge (6) amount of money. He may not be dominating the sport any more, but his achievements will always be remembered. Complete each gap with a NOUN of the word in brackets (use -hood, -ship, -ure, -al, -ness, -ation, -ance, -ence, -iety, -ment, -age, -cy endings; you may also need to use the plural and sometimes a negative prefix (un-, in-, im-, dis-, etc.) 1 His latest publication (publish) is a book of verse on the theme of relationships.2 Light refreshments (refresh) will be served from 3.30 in the main hall.3 Union members expressed their disapproval (approve) of the management's offer by walking out of the meeting.4 In the interests of safety, a number of standard procedures (proceed) need to be followed.5 The simplicity (simple) of the device is what has made it so popular.6 I cannot comment; I have been sworn to secrecy (secret) on the matter.7 The cost of membership (member) has increased by 10% this year.8 There is every likelihood (likely) that prices will continue to rise next year.9 He valued his independence (depend) too much to ever want to get married.10 It's quite natural to experience a certain amount of anxiety (anxious) on the first day at work. Complete each gap with an ADJECTIVE or ADVERB of the words in brackets. 1 I don't understand how he got the job. He's far too incompetent (competence) to be put in charge of a school.2 Her work has been acclaimed for its sensitivity of style and imaginative (imagine) use of imagery.3 Her performance at work was considered unsatisfactory (satisfy) and her contract was not renewed.4 It is becoming increasingly (increase) difficult for artists to obtain public funding for their work.5 My grandfather was extremely knowledgeable (knowledge) about astronomy; the planets were his great passion.6 We strayed from the path at some point and got hopelessly (hope) lost.7 Although several companies made substantial (substance) losses, the market as a whole was buoyant.8 The bookcase was placed strategically (strategy) near the door to hide a huge crack in the wall. Ready for Advanced, Macmillan EducationNew Headway, Matura Exam Practice Higher Level, OUP