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Foetuses can be tested while
to forget that human life is all our lives. The Human
in the womb, and if found
more than just the expression Genome Project holds the
free of the genetic defect, the
of a genetic program written promise that, ultimately, we
parents will be relieved of
in the chemistry of DNA. may be able to alter our
worry and stress, knowing
genetic inheritance if we so
If properly applied, the
that they will be delivered of
choose. But there is the
new knowledge generated by
a baby free from the disorder.
central moral problem: how
the Human Genome Project
In the mid-1980s, the idea
can we ensure that when we
may free humanity from the
gained currency within the
choose, we choose correctly?
terrible scourge of diverse
scientific world that the
That such a potential is a
diseases. But if the new
techniques which were
promise and not a threat? We
knowledge is not used wisely,
successfully deciphering
need only look at the past to
it also holds the threat of
disorder-related genes could
understand the danger.
creating new forms of
Glossary
'DNA Deoxyribonucleic acid, molecules responsible for the transference of geneticcharacteristics.
2
eugenics The science of improving the qualities of the human race, especially the careful selection of
parents.
Questions 33-40
Classify the following statements as representing
WRITING TASK 1
A the writer's fears about the Human Genome Project
B other people's fears about the Project reported by the writer
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
C the writer's reporting of facts about the Project
D the writer's reporting of the long-term hopes for the Project
The table below shows the figures for imprisonment in five countries between 1930 and
1980.
Write the appropriate letters A-D in boxes 33 40 on your answer sheet.
Write a report for a university, lecturer describing the information shown below.
33 The Project will provide a new understanding of major diseases.
You should write at least 150 words.
34 All the components which make up DNA are to be recorded and studied.
35 Genetic monsters may be created.
36 The correct order and inter-relation of all genetic data in all DNA will be mapped.
37 Parents will no longer worry about giving birth to defective offspring.
38 Being 'human' may be defined solely in terms of describable physical data.
39 People may be discriminated against in new ways.
40 From past experience humans may not use this new knowledge wisely.
WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.
Task:
Present a written argument or case to an educated reader with no specialist knowledge of the
The candidate is to find out as much information as possible about buying a book.
following topic.
Candidate's cue card:
The position of women in society has changed markedly in the last twenty years. Many of
the problems young people now experience, such as juvenile delinquency, arise from the
fact that many married women now work and are not at home to care for their children.
BUYING A BOOK
To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?
Your teacher recommended a good English language writing book to assist students
with their written work.
You should write at least 250 words.
Ask the examiner about: the level of the book
You should use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with
examples and relevant evidence. the title
the authors
the cost
place of purchase
extras - cassettes, answers
Information for the Examiner:
the level of the book It is valuable for students preparing for
university entrance and for advanced
learners of English.
the title "Writing Academic English" or another
text you know of
the authors by Walton and Hague
the cost around $40/£20
place of purchase Name a suitable bookshop in the town.
extras - cassettes, answers There is no cassette as it is only a writing
book. It does not provide answers, but
the teacher could help with corrections.
General Training: Reading and Writing
Test A
USE OF UNIVERSITY GROUNDS
BY VEHICULAR TRAFFIC
The University grounds are private.
SECTION 1 Questions 1-13
Questions 1 5
The University authorities only allow authorised members of the [ Pobierz całość w formacie PDF ]