WHEN I GOT STUCK IN THE ELEVATOR, I WAS SCARED OUT OF MY _________...

20. When I got stuck in the elevator, I was scared out of my _____________.

A. brains

B. head

C. wits

D. nerves

Part 2. Complete the following text with the correct forms of the words given in the brackets.

(1.0 point)

COPING SKILLS FOR HAPPIER COUPLES

Psychologists agree that conflicts are inevitable in almost any long-term (1) __________

(RELATE); however, what matters most is the way in which they are resolved rather than the

sources of the (2) ___________ (AGREE) themselves. According to recent studies, the methods

that couples use to settle their differences are crucial to the success of the outcome.

One of the interesting findings is that although (3)___________(EXCESS) aggressive

behavior patterns are obviously (4)___________ (DESIRE), what must be avoided at all costs is the

(5)___________(SUPPRESS) of anger, as feelings of resentment can lead a relationship to break

down (6)___________(RETRIEVE).

It is essential for couples to communicate when things start going wrong, and successful

conflict (7)___________ (RESOLVE) involves a three stage process. Firstly, one partner should

explain precisely what the problem is and should try and remain as calm and (8)___________

(EMOTION) as possible. Secondly, the couple should discuss the specific problem in detail, taking

care not to rake up old grievances. Finally, and perhaps most (9)___________ (IMPORTANCE),

there should be negotiation until a (10)___________ (SATISFY) agreement is reached. This may

not mean that their problem will be solved, but even this is preferable to allowing a problem to

rankle.

Part 3. Identify 5 mistakes in the following passage and correct them. (0.5 point)

Line

For many centuries, the question of how our minds work was left to theologians and

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philosophers. But at the beginning of the twentieth century, a new science, experimental

2

psychology emerged, which the speculative theories of the past were confirmed or

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disproved by the scientific method. In the forefront of this research was J B Watson. His

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area of interest was the origin of human emotions. Do we learn them, or do we have them

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when we were born? In particular, Watson wanted to study the fear, and was prepared to go

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to whichever lengths to study his theory.

C. READING

Part 1. Read the following passage and decide which answer (A, B, C, or D) best fits each gap.

(0.5 point)

It only requires the completion of the reconstruction of the human genetic map for a whole

host of hereditary disease to be (1) ______ Originally, it was forecast that the venture would take

until the beginning of the 21st century to be accomplished. At present, it is clear that the task can be

finished much earlier. Hundreds of scholars have gone to (2) ______ to help (3) ______ the mystery

of the human genetic structure with an ardent hope for (4) ______ mankind from disorders such as

cancer, cystic fibrosis or arthritis.

The progress in this incredible undertaking is (5) ______ by an accurate interpretation of the

information contained in the chromosomes forming the trillions of the cells in the human body.

Locating and characterizing every single gene may (6) ______ an implausible assignment, but very

considerable (7) ______ has already been made. What we know by now is that the hereditary code

is assembled in DNA, some parts of which may be diseased and (8) ______ to the uncontrollable

transmission of the damaged code from parents to their children.

Whereas work at the completion of the human genome may last for a few years more,

notions like gene therapy or genetic engineering don't (9) ______ much surprise any longer. Their

potential application has already been examined in the effective struggle against many viruses or in

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the genetic treatment of blood disorders. The hopes are, then, that hundreds of maladies that

humanity is (10) ______ with at the present might eventually cease to exist in the not too distant

future.