exam preparation workbook

Exam Practice 1 (page 88)
(1) 1. c 2. b

(2) 1. F; “The scalpers then sell the tickets online at inflated prices.”
2. T; "… fans that have been members of the club for the longest time get the first opportunity to buy tickets.”
3. F; “… Mark Campana, Co-President of North American concerts for Live Nation …”

(3) 1. automate the process that a person would go through when buying a ticket online / make
thousands of attempts
2. joining an online fan club, buying your ticket close to show time or standing in line to get tickets

(4) Because bots can make thousands of attempts to buy a ticket and they don’t get bored, worn out or
frustrated.

(5) 1. hottest 4. worn out 2. signing up 5. reasonably priced 3. inflated

Exam Practice 2 (page 89)
(1) 1. b 2. b

(2) 1. F; “… less than 20 per cent receive treatment …”
2. F; “Students can receive free sessions of … and chiropractic care.”
3. T; “Students can receive free sessions …”

(3) Students experience stress overload because they are working harder, are fearful that they won’t get into university, might be in a difficult economic situation, and may be sleep-deprived because of a hectic schedule.

(4) 1. the students will have less stress                         2. it’s a waste of time

(5)  1. c 2. a 3. a

Exam Practice 3 (page 90)
(1) 1. c 2. b

(2) 1. T; “American billionaire Peter Thiel …”
2. F; “… with the help of a mentor in the field.”
3. F; “Ritesh Agarwal, a 19 year old from New Delhi, India …"

(3) 1. University costs have doubled over the past 30 years and the student is left with a large debt.
Also, the degree doesn’t always help in finding a job.
2. Few people really make it after dropping out of university.

(4) 1. were created by William LeGate
2. it’s a good option for the majority of students to drop out

(5) 1. field 3. make it 2. runs 4. vast