Answer Key for Global English Test Number 8

Comprehension (15 points)

A. Choose the best answer: (1 pt)

  • b. an article

B. Are these statements true or false? Justify: (4 pts)

  1. False. Humans cannot survive without sleep, and going without it has strange effects.
  2. True. Caffeine can help keep us awake, but alcohol and some medicines make us sleepy.
  3. False. The heart beats more slowly, and breathing becomes shallow during sleep.
  4. False. Dreams are said to help the brain organize the day’s events in an orderly way.

C. Answer the following questions: (3 pts)

  1. Wounded animals need more sleep when their wounds are healing.
  2. Scientists use electrodes to study brain activity during sleep.
  3. He experienced hallucinations and thought things were bursting into flames.

D. Complete these sentences: (2 pts)

  1. … about 90 minutes after falling asleep.
  2. … they had a short nap during the flight.

E. Find in the text words meaning almost the same as: (4 pts)

  1. permit: allow
  2. diseases: illnesses
  3. find out: discover
  4. strange: unusual

F. What do the underlined words refer to? (1 pt)

  1. Another: theory about why we dream
  2. They: airline pilots

Language (15 points)

A. Rewrite these sentences as recommended: (2 pts)

  1. Kathy has been promised a post in the accounting department.
  2. The manager revealed that their benefits had gone down the previous month.

B. Give the correct form of the verbs in brackets: (3 pts)

  1. will have gone
  2. had taught, went

C. Write the words between brackets correctly: (2 pts)

  1. watching
  2. to compensate
  3. illiterate
  4. invest

D. Fill in the blanks with the correct phrasal verbs: (3 pts)

  1. came across
  2. turned down
  3. brought up

E. Fill in the blanks with the right linking words: (2 pts)

  1. due to
  2. Despite

F. Match the following words to form collocations: (2 pts)

  1. renewable energies
  2. nuclear threat
  3. non-profit organisations
  4. common good

G. What do you say in the following situation? (1 pt)

  • You should see a doctor and try to get some rest. Also, avoid stress and stay hydrated.

Writing (10 points)

(Open-ended, assessed based on clarity, structure, grammar, and relevance to the topic.)

Here are suggestions t structure your writing:

Answer Key for Global English Test Number 8

Structure of the Letter

  1. Greeting: Start with a friendly salutation.
    • Dear [Friend’s Name],
  2. Introduction: Show empathy and express concern about their problem.
    • I’m really sorry to hear you’ve been struggling with insomnia lately.
    • I know how frustrating it must be to spend nights tossing and turning.
  3. Body Paragraphs: Suggest practical tips and solutions.
    • Lifestyle Changes:
      • Maintain a consistent sleep schedule.
      • Avoid caffeine, nicotine, and heavy meals before bedtime.
    • Sleep Environment:
      • Make the bedroom comfortable, dark, and quiet.
      • Keep electronic devices away.
    • Relaxation Techniques:
      • Try meditation, deep breathing, or gentle stretching exercises.
      • Take a warm bath before bed.
    • Daily Habits:
      • Exercise regularly (but not too close to bedtime).
      • Spend some time outdoors during the day for natural light exposure.
  4. Encouragement: Show support and offer reassurance.
    • Don’t worry; with small changes, I’m sure your sleep will improve.
    • You can always talk to a doctor if things don’t get better.
  5. Closing: End on a positive and supportive note.
    • Take care, and let me know how things go.
    • Looking forward to hearing that you’re sleeping well soon!
  6. Sign-Off:
    • Best wishes,
    • [Your Name]

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