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61. A. Cost B. Charge C. Benefit D. FortunePart 2: For question 62-70, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Write your answer in corresponding numbered boxes. (0) has been done as example.NOT JUST MAKING A GOOD STORYMedia interest is greater in those situations (0) where a communal of personal traumatic event fits the working criteria of newsworthiness , with the (62) thought that some events will attract wide media attention while (63) others are of little interest. Hence those events which (64) involve elite or representative persons, unpredictable or unusual tragedy, loss or sorrow, and that epitomise universal themes or the failure of technology (65) will be of greater interest and attract greater media attention than recurring everyday traumas such as disease or car fatalities. Most print or electronic journalists are (66) under strong pressure to report what has happened in such a way that it tells a good story and makes sense to readers and viewers so that they not only know what has happened, but fell it as well. This is a pressure that derives from forces (67) beyond the control of individual journalists imposed by the media system and the demands of the consumers of media products. The extent to (68) which these expectations can be meet within the practicalities of a trauma situation (69) depends generally on a complex mix of the personal stature and judgment of the journalist , the specific instructions of their mangers and the practical situation in which they (70) find themselves.Part 3: For question 71-75, choose the best phrase or sentences A-G ( given below the text) to fill each of the blanks in the following text. Write one letter (A-G) in corresponding numbered boxes. Two of the suggested answers do NOT fit at all.CARS AND SOCIETYNowadays, just over half of all households in Britain have one or more cars. The increasing use of cars has had an enormous effect on society, health, the landscape and other aspects of life. In the 19

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century railway caused workers in other transport industries to lose their jobs, but they also employed a great many people. In the twentieth century, railway workers lost their jobs as roads provided more employment.(71) In general, car have increased people's chances of traveling for pleasure, and have opened up whole areas which were formerly inaccessible. Country parks, stately homes and other attractions often depend on access by car, for public transport rarely serves them.(72) Increase mobility, mainly by car, also leads to facilities closing. As late as the 1950s almost every district had a number of corner shops. People used these shops for almost all the [email protected] Page 5 things they needed each day such as food, papers, and household goods. They would have gone into towns to visit the market and purchase items unobtainable locally perhaps only once or twice a month. Daily shopping was done within the local community, and the meetings with other people kept the community going.(73) Nowadays, a large of percentage of people do their shopping at supermarkets, traveling further then before and going by car if possible. The use of car makes the journey easily and means that they can bring back enough shopping to last them a week or more. Cars have helped to drive many corner shops out of business.(74) They depend on customers having cars, but many towns and cities now have giant shops selling do-it-yourself materials, and these are often in "out-of-town" centres or trading estates that are not served by bus. (75) However, many railways have been improved.Many other facilities also depend on improved road transport, often involving the use of cars. Modern hospitals, schools, libraries and other institutions are often built to serve large areas. Compared with those which they have replaced they are fewer, larger and more remote from the people who use them.A. However, many railways have been improved.B. They depend on customers having cars.C. Modern town-dwellers like to have private transport.D. Nowadays, a large of percentage of people do their shopping at supermarketsE. Nearly all shopping centres can be reached by bus as well as carF. Increase mobility, mainly by car, also leads to facilities closingG. In general, cars have increased people's chances of traveling for pleasurePart 4: Read the following extract and answer questions 76-85.POINTERS TO LEARNING