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The core of Piaget's work is his belief that looking carefully at how children acquire knowledge sheds light on how adults think and understand the world. Whether this has, in fact, led to deeper understanding remains, like everything about Piaget, contentious. In recent years, Piaget has been vigorously challenged by the current emphasis on viewing knowledge as an intrinsic property of the brain. Ingenious experiments have demonstrated that newborn infants already have some of the knowledge that Piaget believed children constructed. But for those of us who still see Piaget as the giant in the field of cognitive theory, the disparity between what the baby brings and what the adult has is so immense that the new discoveries do not significantly reduce the gap, only increase the mystery.
OPTIONS
31 In the first paragraph, the writer suggests that as a child Piaget
A was particularly eager to teach others about animals.
B was confident his research would help other children.
C was already certain about the career he would follow.
D was determined that nothing should hold back his progress.
32 In quoting Einstein, the writer is
A questioning the simplicity of Piaget's ideas.
B supporting the conclusion that Piaget reached.
C suggesting that Piaget's research methods were unprecedented. D recommending a less complicated approach than Piaget's
33 In the third paragraph, the writer puts forward the view that
A Piaget's work with children was difficult to put to a practical use.
B Piaget's theories about children were less revolutionary than he thought.
C Piaget laid the basis for our current understanding of how children's minds work.
D Piaget was actually committed to radical change in the education system.
34 The phrase 'empty vessels' (paragraph 4) refers to
A why children should be encouraged to study more independently.
B what traditional academic theory said about children and learning.
C how teachers can increase children's motivation to learn.
D the kind of knowledge that children need to acquire.
35 The writer says Piaget was unwilling to categorise children's ideas as true or false because
A he realised that the reasoning behind a child's statement was more important.
B he knew that this could have long-term effects on a child.
C he felt that this did not reflect what happens in real life.
D he felt that children are easily influenced by what adults have told them.
36 What does the writer conclude about newer theories that have appeared?
A They completely undermine Piaget's ideas.
B They put greater emphasis on scientific evidence.
C They are an interesting addition to the body of knowledge.
D They are based on flawed research.
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Part 5 31 D 32 B 33 C 34 B 35 A 36 C
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CAE Listening Part 2
You'll hear part of a radio programme about cherries, small fruit which grow on trees. For questions 7 to 14, complete the sentences.
Cherries
7 -The speaker gives the example of _____________ as a group being replaced by cherries.
8 - To protect young trees from extremes of weather, a _____________ may be used.
9 - Cherries are prone to cracking because there is hardly any _____________ on the skin of the fruit.
10 - The speaker compares the cherry to a _____________ when explaining the effect of rain on the fruit.
11 - Shoppers are advised to purchase cherries which have a _____________ stem and look fresh and tasty.
12 - The traditional view was that cherries need up to _____________ before they produce a useful crop.
13 - The most popular new variety of cherry tree amongst farmers has the name _____________.
14 - While pickling cherries, keep a _____________ in your mouth to stop you from eating too many.
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7 apples 8 (plastic) tunnel 9 wax 10 balloon 11 green 12 12 years / twelve years 13 Sweetheart 14 (cherry) stone
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CAE Listening PART 3
You will hear an interview with Marianne Nolan, a surfing champion. For questions 15 - 20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
15 What does Marianne Nolan say about entering the senior surfing
championships?
A She is pleased to have the chance to learn from experienced surfers.
B She is realistic about the amount of training that will be involved.
C She has confidence that she will succeed in the early rounds.
D She has mixed feelings about competing at such a high level.
16 According to Marianne, women surfers today
A are prepared to take more risks than they did in the past.
B are mainly concerned with having a beautiful surfing style.
C are more likely to think in terms of becoming professional surfers D are determined to achieve the same recognition for their skill as men.
17 In Marianne's opinion, young girls who surf should
A find creative ways to promote surfing as a sport in top international events.
B thank previous generations for pioneering surfing as a serious sport for women.
C push their friends to take up surfing as a way of staying fit and healthy.
D join surfing clubs that encourage boys and girls to compete with each other.
18 What does Marianne say about being considered a good surfer?
A She thinks it could lead to sponsorship in the future.
B It gives her hope that she will win the same title.
C She feels it is both a burden and a compliment.
D It surprised her to receive so much publicity.
19 When asked about her future, Marianne says she
A has been too busy with her sport to make decisions about a job.
B expects that a career will develop naturally out of her sport.
C wonders how well she will adjust to having a routine job.
D has changed the idea she previously had for a career.
20 What lesson does Marianne say she has learned from competitive surfing?
A Prepare for the unexpected.
B Be generous to people you defeat.
C Know when you have reached your limit.
D Do not let victory make you too confident.
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Answers: 15 D 16 A 17 B 18 C 19 D 20 A
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What might be the benefits of doing these hobbies even when you are bad at them?
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Get Speaking about Being Bad at Hobbies!
The joy of mediocrity - we need hobbies even if we’re bad at them to free us from perfection (The Guardian - Advanced (B2/C1))
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/04/the-joy-of-mediocrity-we-need-hobbies-even-if-were-bad-at-them-to-free-us-from-perfection
Can we find joy in doing things poorly? This article explores how embracing mediocrity in hobbies can free us from the pressures of perfectionism and hustle culture.
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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH - PART 3
For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
Remember, on the real exam you'll have 2 columns: on the left will be the text with gaps, while on the right will be the root word. Since I can't make columns on Telegram, I've just left the root words in brackets.
There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
Example: O TRANSFORMATION
Modernising a museum
The Ashmolean Museum in Oxford, England - the world's oldest university museum - has recently gone through a major (0) _________ (TRANSFORM) The architects wanted to create a new space that would make the museum one of the world's most important and (17) _________ (INNOVATE) cultural showcases.
The collections in the museum are absolutely (18) _________ (STAND) and cover the cultures of east and west, charting the aspirations of mankind from the prehistoric era to the present day. The approach that was adopted was based on the idea that (19)_________ (CIVILISE) that have shaped our modern societies did not develop in isolation but were part of a complex interrelated world. Every object has a (20) _________ (SIGNIFY) story to tell, and these are gradually uncovered through tracing the journey of ideas and influences across time and continents.
People who knew the old museum say it has (21) _________ (GO) an amazing makeover. The new layout (22) _________ (ABLE ) people to appreciate the objects fully; it is (23)_________ (ACCESS ) to everyone, from school children to academic scholars, so (24) _________ (CONGRATULATE) to all those involved in redesigning this wonderful treasure house.
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17 innovative 18 outstanding 19 civilisations/civilizations 20 significant 21 undergone 22 enables 23 accessible 24 congratulations
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Hi everyone! Get Speaking about Entertainment.
Can we find joy in doing things poorly? This article explores how embracing mediocrity in hobbies can free us from the pressures of perfectionism and hustle culture.
Advanced (B2/C1):
The joy of mediocrity - we need hobbies even if we’re bad at them to free us from perfection (The Guardian)
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/04/the-joy-of-mediocrity-we-need-hobbies-even-if-were-bad-at-them-to-free-us-from-perfection
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COMPLETE THE SUMMARY
Complete the summary of this article using words found in the original text. Each gap is 1 word:
The article "The joy of mediocrity: we need hobbies, even if we’re bad at them, to free us from perfection" by Kerri Duncan celebrates the liberating power of pursuing hobbies purely for enjoyment, even when we are not PROFICIENT (1) . Despite societal pressures urging us to constantly improve and .............. (2) our hobbies, Duncan finds solace in activities like surfing and crafting clay earrings, where imperfection brings joy and a sense of personal .............. (3) . She argues against turning every pursuit into a productivity venture and does not focus much on trying to get better at something as it can lead to .............. (4) . Instead, indulging in activities without any added pressure can have many mental health benefits such as helping people relax and distracting them from daily stressors. Embracing the imperfect allows her to .............. (5) the experience as is rather than fretting over the outcomes. She can be carefree in her exploration and find genuine pleasure in simple experiences.
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READING AND USE OF ENGLISH - PART 6
You are going to read four extracts from online articles about childhood. For questions 37-40, choose from the extracts A-D. The extracts may be chosen more than once.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
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Which expert
[37]____] has a similar view to Poenbaum on how long people's instinctive relationship with nature lasts?
[38]____] expresses a similar opinion to Zafaria on what the role of a parent should be regarding teenage children?
[39]____] has a different view from the others on whether children are growing up too fast?
[40]____] expresses a different opinion from Ondorenko on the value of planned activities for children?
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The Changing Face of Childhood in the USA
A Mary Granger
Parents often complain that childhood today seems different to what it was when they were young - when a free day meant they ran care-free out the door after breakfast and played until twilight. But they are somewhat hypocritical, because many of today's better off children seem to have less time for such unstructured play as they face an unfortunate mass of parent-organised things-to-keep-kids-busy' that might include karate lessons, tutoring or ballet. Parents are increasingly unwilling to let their offspring play outside. As a result children are more protected than ever before. A generation ago children went cycling on their own, went on public transport alone, took responsibility for themselves. Some experts suggest that the whole nature of parenting was different; that it was much less hands-on and more trusting of the child.
B Max Poenbaum
The interaction between the child and the natural environment provides an authentic learning experience based on sensory absorption and investigation, but it disappears with the passing of childhood. Then adult cognitive reasoning gradually takes over as the world is seen in a more objective or scientific way. At the transition between childhood and adulthood, young people can feel in danger of having nothing stable to hold on to, caught between the trapeze of childhood that has been let go of and the trapeze of growing up not yet within his or her grasp. Now parents must become a safety net at a time when the young person feels naturally anxious and insecure. But these days, parents are struggling against the slow creep of an increasingly commercial and sexualised culture and behaviour. That very culture, which is so rightly blamed for preventing younger children from being children also undermines the parenting of teenagers.
C John P. Ondorenko
It is clear that young children have a special affinity for the great outdoors that is connected to their development and their ways of knowing and learning. This is a unique and unrepeatable ability that starts to fade during the teenage years. Even so, today's teenagers are under pressure to grow up before they are ready. Celebrity culture, adult-style clothes and music videos are all guilty of encouraging them to act older than they are. As a result they are adrift in a sea of disaffection. In particular they care less about school performance and social obedience than ever before. On the flip side, they are much more tolerant and aware of ethical issues and also more caring regarding the future of the planet. A common adolescent complaint is of ever-increasing boredom, and yet children today have no reason to be bored, partly as the number of formal, extra-curricular activities available to them is unprecedented.
D Steven Zafaria
Once the pre-teen years are gone, parents have a more aloof adolescent who is more reluctant to be touched, who would rather spend time with friends, who feels too old to play with parents, who is embarrassed by their public company, who is more private and less forthcoming, and who seems to court their disapproval through deliberate resistance and opposition. The pattern is a standard one and always has been, as any psychologist will tell you. Teenagers may think they are fully independent, fiercely so in fact, but parents must be there for them, taking a back seat, intervening less than before, but ready to listen and guide when called upon. But parenting is becoming increasingly complex. The increasingly commercialised and sexualised world we live in means that children are missing out on a proper childhood. The solution is clearly not to keep children wholly innocent until they are adults, but we have surely reached the point where some regulatory protection is required.
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Part 6 - 37 C 38 B 39 A 40 A
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CAE Listening Part 1
Choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
You hear part of a radio programme about books and reading.
5 - Why did the woman read the book she describes?
a. It was an unexpected gift.
b. She came across it by chance.
c. It was recommended to her.
6 - What did the book help her to understand?
a. how strange the world is
b. how enjoyable stories can be
c. how she could become a writer
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5C 6B
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CPE C2 Listening Task Part 2
You will hear a journalist talking about the life of a famous Scottish poet. For questions 7-15 complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Thanks to his parents' advocacy, Burns dedicated himself fully to his 7 .................. and developed a love of reading.
Burns found a release for his frustration at his impoverishment by turning to drink and taking a keen interest in members of 8 .................. .
The fathering of children out of wedlock caused a 9 .................. for the Burns and Armour families.
Burns' first book of verse enjoyed10 .................. , a factor which motivated him to remain in his homeland.
In Edinburgh, Burns mingled in 11 .................. and made some very wealthy and important friends.
Burns' 12 .................. became more extreme over time, and he started to use his writings as a means to express them.
His 13 .................. was part of the reason for the rapid deterioration of his health, as was his early-years toil.
The day he was laid to rest coincided with that of the 14 .................. of one of his sons.
Burns has a considerable number of living 15 .................. , a legacy of having fathered 12 children during his lifetime.
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7. studies 8. the opposite sex 9. scandal 10. great/unprecedented success 11. high society 12. political views 13. wild lifestyle 14. birth 15. descendants
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About Not Having Money
1 Be short
Not having enough money to pay for something.
I'm a bit short to pay for dinner... can you cover me and I'll pay you back later?
2 In the hole
To be in serious debt.
My car broke down and I had to repair it so I'll be in the hole for the next few months.
3 Not made of money
This idiom is used to say that one doesn't have a lot of money or enough money to pay for luxuries.
No, you can't have a new computer game. I'm not made of money.
4 Live Hand to Mouth
to have just enough money to live on and nothing extra.
When I lost my job, it was a really tough time. We were almost living hand to mouth.
5 Flat broke
To have absolutely no money.
I can't help you—I'm flat broke
6 Strapped for cash
To have little or no money.
I'm a little strapped for cash at the moment, but I'll let you know when I want to buy it.
7 Hard up
To not have a lot of money and be in a financially difficult situation.
We're too hard up right now so we're not going anywhere this year on vacation.
#vocab #money
Why do you think some people live hand to mouth even if they have a steady job?
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