Tài liệu Bulding skill for the toefl ibt transcripts part 8 pdf

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Answer Key
Skill A
Practice 1
Step 1
Research has shown that just 30 minutes of exercise a
day is enough to keep most people healthy. This does
not necessarily mean 30 minutes of har
d exercise at
the gym. It could be 10 minutes of brisk walking during
a lunch break or any other short break during your day
that you can think of. You simply need enough of
these short breaks to add up to 30 minutes over your
day. Whatever the activity is, it is vital that it make you
breathe vigorously and produce sweat. You have to
get your heart working significantly harder than when
you are resting.
Step 2
•light
exercise can lead to physical changes in the
body
- study of women who walked
- slow walkers
lost more weight
why? they exer
cised longer because talked with
friends
• weight trainers say focus on taking your time when
exercising
Step 3
Lecture

• Light exercise more effective
• People walking slowly saw better results than those
who exercised intensely
Reading
• Need vigorous exercise
• A person needs to increase their heart rate
significantly
Step 4
The speaker says that even light exercise can lead to
physical changes in the body. (1) This contradicts
the
statement in the reading that people have to breathe
hard and sweat when they exercise. (2) As an example
,
the speaker describes a study of women who walk. In
the study, women who walked slowly lost more
weight than women who walked fast for exercise. (3)
This indicates that the length of time exercising is
important, not how hard the exercise is. (4) In other
words, it is better to exercise slowly for a longer period
of time than to exercise quickly just to sweat more.
Practice 2
Step 1
Genetically modified (GM) food has many advantages
.
In agriculture, for example, GM crops can better resist
various insects, diseases, and weeds without so much
use of chemicals. This allows safer use of the land and
the chance to feed more people because farms can
produce more than before. Furthermore, GM crops grow

bigger, always look perfect, and have high nutritional
value. Other advantages include easier shipping and
longer shelf life in stores. All these advantages are so
important that most industries agree GM foods are
now necessary.
Step 2
• envir
onmentalists believe GM foods cause problems
in farming
- make farming too technological
- better way to make crops resistant is bio-natural
farming
• higher quantities and better quality of crops not
necessary
- make more for rich, less for poor
Step 3
Lecture
• GM foods cause unnecessary problems in farming
• Farming too technological with GM farming
• GM farming will only provide more food for already
rich countries
Reading
• Many advantages to GM foods
• Resists insects and diseases better
• Can help feed more people
• Has higher nutritional value
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Step 4

The lecture tells us that environmental groups do not
think GM foods are needed. (1) On the other hand,
the written passage lists advantages to using GM foods.
For example, it says that GM plants resist well against
insects, diseases, and weeds. In contrast, the lecture
claims that bio-natural farming can do the same thing (2)
and
in ways that are better for the environment. The
reading also says GM foods look better and that more
can be grown. Environmental groups, though, argue
that more foods are not needed in rich countries and,
(3) mor
eover, that natural foods look good enough
and taste better. (4) In short, the lecture shows that
GM foods have no real advantages and that more natural
foods should be grown instead.
Practice 3
Step 1
Space exploration is a necessar
y investment for our future.
Our planet will soon run out of resources. Populations
are growing rapidly. This will soon become a major
problem. If we look seriously at this problem, we can
see it is foolish not to consider the possibilities that
space can offer. Natural resources, like minerals, can
be found elsewhere on other planets, moons, or even
asteroids. Other planets can be colonized, too. The real
danger is that if we fail to invest in these possibilities
now, then we will pay a high cost in the future.
Step 2

• Government should deal with pr
oblems on Earth
before thinking about space
- population problem ➝ better way to deal with
issues in agriculture, clean-water management,
and birth control
- resource problem ➝ spend money better way to
develop Earth’s resources or on programs to increase
recycling and reusing, and decrease consumption
Step 3
Lecture
• Space exploration not necessary
• Global problems should be tackled first
• Money should be spent on problems here on Earth,
not on space
Reading
• Space exploration necessary
• Natural resources available on other planets. If we
don’t explore other planets we may run out of
resources
Step 4
The lecture presents arguments opposed to space travel.
The reading, (1) in contrast
, presents reasons why space
exploration is urgently needed and even necessary to
ensure our future survival. In the lecture, it is clearly
stated that opponents doubt these claims. They contend,
(2) in brief, that our problems do not make space travel
necessary and insist that governments should focus on
better managing our problems here instead. The reading

explains that we can colonize other planets and find
resources on asteroids, (3) but opponents say we could
find ways to develop resources here or even recycle
more. They seem to believe that the Earth has enough
resources to sustain us, as long as we use them wisely.
(4) In summary, opponents of space exploration argue
that we should solve our problems in the here and
now and not in space.
Practice 4
Step 1
The fall of Rome was due to a decline in morals and
values. The discipline of Romans did not continue near
the end of the Empire and the armies were difficult to
control. Both citizens and soldiers lost their traditional
beliefs. In Rome, for example, there lived approximately
32,000 prostitutes. Roman cities were also dangerous
due to a high rate of violent crime. Roman leaders
showed moral decay too; emperors like Nero and
Caligula were well known for holding parties at which
everyone drank and ate so much they became sick.
Step 2
• Main reasons for fall of Roman Empire
- ter
rible living conditions
- most Romans were poor
- lived in small crowded apartments
- too much military spending
- government hired foreign soldiers
Step 3
Lecture

• Claims poor living conditions and military spending
caused the fall of the empire
• Romans had no money and so became angry and
refused to defend the empire
Reading
• Moral decay caused the fall of the empire
• The army became undisciplined
• The cities became violent with high crime rates
Step 4
The lecturer says moral decay did not cause the fall of
Rome. This contradicts the text, which states moral
decay was the main reason. (1) For example
, the text
says 32,000 prostitutes lived in Rome. However, the
lecture explains many Romans could not even pay rent.
The text (2) also suggests soldiers lost their values, but
the lecture makes it clear that no improvements to living
conditions in cities made Romans refuse to fight. (3) In
addition, the lecture explains how hiring foreign
soldiers made armies expensive to maintain, resulting
in higher taxes and even more problems in cities. In
short, the lecture shows that problems in cities and
more spending on armies were bigger crises than moral
decay. (4) Therefore, we can conclude that moral decay
did not actually lead to the fall of Rome.
Skill B
Practice 1
Step 2
Transitions: For example, and, In this, I think
Transitions: Therefore, One place, On the other

hand, In the past, and
Transitions: In fact, so, In conclusion, However
Introduction: C, A, D, B
Body: B, D, E, C, A
Conclusion: B, D, A, C
Practice 2
Step 2
Transitions: In this way, though
Transitions: First of all, Finally, Secondly,
For example, and
Transitions: For the above reasons, and, however, so
Introduction: E, B, D, A, C
Body: E, A, C, F, B, D
Conclusion: A, C, B, D
Practice 3
Step 3
Transitions: However, because, Of course
Transitions: Furthermore, while, What's more,
whereas, and, also, though
Transitions: In my opinion, however, In addition,
and, As well as
Introduction: E, C, A, D, B
Body: D, C, F, E, A, B
Conclusion: E, D, B, C, A
Vocabulary Review
Review 1
1. (C) 2. (D) 3. (B)
4. (A) 5. (D) 6. (A)
7. (B) 8. (C) 9. (A)
10. (D) 11. (D) 12. (A)

13. (B) 14. (B) 15. (C)
16. (C) 17. (A) 18. (B)
19. (D) 20. (B) 21. (A)
22. (C) 23. (B) 24. (A)
25. (C) 26. (C) 27. (B)
28. (C) 29. (D) 30. (D)
31. environmental 32. intelligence
33. performed 34. consistently
35. damaged 36. responded
37. feelings 38. measured
39. encouraged 40. possibilities
41. resistant 42. relieve
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43. restful 44. pace
45. nearby
46. (O) 47. (O) 48. (S)
49. (S) 50. (S)
Review 2
1. (A) 2. (B) 3. (B)
4. (D) 5. (C) 6. (A)
7. (B) 8. (A) 9. (D)
10. (B) 11. (D) 12. (C)
13. (B) 14. (A) 15. (C)
16. (C) 17. (A) 18. (D)
19. (A) 20. (C) 21. (C)
22. (A) 23. (D) 24. (B)
25. (D) 26. (C) 27. (C)
28. (A) 29. (D) 30. (B)

31. economy 32. crowded
33. rent 34. improve
35. refused 36. response
37. hiring 38. foolish
39. government 40. troops
41. guidance 42. hire
43. regular 44. operation
45. genetically
46. (C) 47. (E) 48. (A)
49. (B) 50. (D)
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Focus A
Exercise 1
1. John has lived in Spain for over six months. He moved
here shortly after finishing university. John speaks
Spanish very well, having studied it for many years.
He likes Spanish culture, and he loves the food also.
His plan is
to live in Spain for a few years in order
to improve his Spanish, then he plans
to return to
England to teach in a university. John will/is going
to move back to England in May because he misses
his family. Because his girlfriend is Spanish, he believes
that one day he might return to Spain and start a
family there.
2. Stephen and Sarah got married in May of last year.
They have been mar
ried just over a year. They have

been looking for a house for over nine months
now. Yesterday, they finally found a house that they
really liked. They have decided
to move in next
month, after all of the furniture has been bought.
They both work in the same hospital. Stephen is a
doctor and Sarah is a doctor, too. Both of them work
very hard, and have little time for organizing their new
house. As a result, they hired a decorator to buy all the
furniture and decorate the house. In a few weeks,
they hope everything will have been/will be organized
and they are looking/look forward to living in their
new home.
Exercise 2
1. When I traveled around Europe, it was one of the
best times of my life. I had just finished university and I
decided/had decided I wanted to see some more of
the world. It was amazing to see so many different
cultures in such a small area. While I was traveling
through Germany, I met some people who, like me,
were from America. We had a great time, so we
decided to travel together for the rest of the holiday.
It was so much fun. We made a promise that sometime
in the future we would return and do it again,
together.
2. Dublin City is home to the world’s tallest sculpture.
The Dublin Spire is
over 120 meters in height and
was completed in January 2003. When the structure
was first being built in 2002, there were delays

because of bad weather. However, when the strong
winds had passed, the spire was eventually able to
be finished, and Dublin’s tallest structure was finally
completed.
Focus B
Exercise 1
1. (B) 2. (B) 3. (A)
4. (B) 5. (B) 6. (A)
7. (B) 8. (B) 9. (B)
10. (A)
Exercise 2
1. One of the best ways to r
educe stress is to take up
a hobby. At home, sometimes work-related issues can
remain in a person’s mind. To prevent this, thinking
about something different or doing something active
can help your mind to focus on something else.
Some people have a collection of certain objects or
items. Other people prefer physical exercise or sports.
This can improve your circulation, which is also
good for your health. Either way, it is important to
have an activity or hobby to help reduce the stress
in your life.
2. Some people enjoy bringing some action and
adventure into their lives. Many people enjoy sports
like baseball and soccer, but some also enjoy high-risk
activities such as sky diving and paragliding. Of course,
with sports like these it is important that you are
educated properly about them. The risks involved
are far greater than in regular sports. But with higher

risk, there comes greater excitement. The pleasure is
far greater than with normal, everyday sports. Of
course, you have to pay more with these activities,
but they are usually worth the extra cost. If you want
your life to have more entertainment, then these fun
pastimes are a great idea.
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Focus C
Exercise 1
IC
1. A lot of information are on the Internet.
C
2. We decided to leave the restaurant, as the
menu was not impressive.
IC
3. All of this food are healthy for you.
IC
4. A number of students has failed the exam.
C
5. The nurses waited over an hour for the doctor,
who never arrived.
IC 6. The Philippines have a population of over
eighty-six million people.
IC 7. After the day in the park, they was all very
relaxed.
IC 8. Brian and I am deciding where to go on vacation.
IC 9. Each nation have donated food and supplies
to help with the problem.

IC 10. Watching certain television programs are a
good way to educate children.
C
11. Some of the builders are going to return to
work tomorrow.
IC
12. One thousand dollars are a lot of money to
earn each week.
C 13. Each evening, the couple take a walk along
the beach.
IC 14. The children was curious about many of the
animals in the zoo.
C 15. The janitor had finished cleaning by the time
we arrived.
IC
16. He have the answer to the question.
Exercise 2
1. look 2. has 3. appears
4. have 5. need 6. is
7. rescue 8. prays 9. have
10. catch 11. escape 12. disagree
13. is 14. arrives 15. worry
16. think
Focus D
Exercise 1
One of the two sentences below is a fragment.
Underline the fragment and change it into a complete
sentence.
1. I really like steak. Chicken, too
.

➠ I really like steak. I like chicken, too.
2. Simon jogged to the park. And stayed ther
e for
an hour.
➠ Simon jogged to the park, and he stayed there
for an hour.
3. It is usually warm in summer. Sometimes stormy
as well.
➠ It is usually warm in summer. Sometimes, it is
stormy as well.
4. I saw Ann last week. While walking to class.
➠ I saw Ann last week while I was walking to class.
5. The question easy
. I didn’t know the answer.
➠ The question was easy but I didn’t know the
answer.
6. Nancy works quite hard. But doesn’
t work as
hard as Cindy.
➠ Nancy works quite hard, but she doesn’t work
as hard as Cindy.
7. Tara has a young daughter. Her name Jessica.
➠ Tara has a young daughter. Her name is Jessica.
8. Now that I in Spain. I really want to go back to
America.
➠ Now that I am in Spain, I really want to go back
to America.
9. You can’t enter the competition. It too late
.
➠ You can’t enter the competition. It is too late.

10. After the marathon, they were all thirsty. Hungry,
too.
➠ After the marathon, they were all thirsty. They
were hungry, too.
11. Saw the soccer match on television
. I wasn’t
impressed.
➠ I saw the soccer match on television. I wasn’t
impressed.
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12. The meal in the restaurant excellent. It was a pity
the service wasn’t.
➠ The meal in the restaurant was excellent. It was
a pity the service wasn’t.
13. He sometimes quiet and moody
. He is often
depressed, too.
➠ He is sometimes quiet and moody. He is often
depressed, too.
14. Walking to the subway station time consuming.
I usually take the bus.
➠ Walking to the subway station is time consuming.
I usually take the bus.
15. John works so hard. Often doesn’t sleep until
three in the morning.
➠ John works so hard. Often, he doesn’t sleep
until three in the morning.
16. So much suffering in the world. There is also so
much unhappiness.

➠ There is so much suffering in the world. There is
also so much unhappiness.
Exercise 2
CS
1. When the rain stopped, the sun finally came out.
F 2. Switzerland is a beautiful country. So too, Ireland.
F 3. Many countries in South America have excellent
soccer teams. Such as Brazil.
RO 4. The tour was not very successful we didn’t
enjoy it.
CS 5. When the opera was over, the audience stood
and clapped in approval.
CS 6. Though I waited over an hour for my friend,
she never arrived.
F
7. I asked my friend to help me with my resumé.
Didn’t help me.
RO
8. The builder did a bad job on my house I didn’t
pay him.
CS 9. When we went to London, we took a lot of
photographs.
CS
10. After the movie ended, everybody left.
F
11.Was very unhappy with the results. I decided
to study harder.
F
12. The town had never looked so clean. Worked
so hard to tidy it.

CS
13. When the crowds started arriving, the theater
director started to relax.
F 14. Of all the days of the vacation, Saturday the
best.
RO
15. Patrick had worked hard for years he deserved
a raise.
CS
16. The horse that won the race was not necessarily
the best.
Focus E
Exercise 1
IC
1. We asked the government develop the school
facilities.
IC 2. My grandfather liked study new things.
C 3. The woman also suggested applying for the
loan.
C 4. We decided to do some extra work over the
weekend.
IC 5. As it was Saturday, we didn’t want work hard.
IC 6. I saw him to selling tickets for the raffle.
C 7. One theory is the universe exploded billions of
years ago.
C 8. He decided working there was a bad idea.
C 9. His final solution was to sell the house.
C 10. They agreed that hiring a detective might solve
the problem.
IC 11. It is impossible to finding an answer for that

question.
IC 12. They didn’t want spend more time there than
was necessary.
C
13. To review the project again was suggested by
the director of sales.
IC
14.I knew that finishing the job would be more
difficult than to starting it.
IC 15. The easiest solution was that replace the broken
part with a new one.
C
16. They realized that waiting another day would
put them behind schedule.
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Exercise 2
1. Dave and Casey agreed to share the prize
money.
➠ (that) Dave and Casey agreed that they would
share the prize money.
2. They decided that they would sell the house.
➠ (to) They decided to sell the house.
3. He expected that she would not flunk the
course.
➠ (to) He expected her not to flunk the course.
4. Andrea realized to paint the wall would take too
long.
➠ (that) Andrea realized that painting the wall
would take too long.
5. Everyone expected that the company would

change ownership.
➠ (to) Everyone expected the company to change
ownership.
6. In order to meet the deadline, they had to work
on Saturday.
➠ (that) In order that they meet the deadline, they
had to work on Saturday.
7. Kim asked that the manager give her an extra
day to finish the project.
➠ (to) Kim asked the manager to give her an extra
day to finish the project.
8. They knew it was unacceptable completing the
project three weeks late.
➠ (that) They knew it was unacceptable that they
complete the project three weeks late.
9. We agreed to spend a week in Greece.
➠ (that) We agreed that we would spend a week in
Greece.
10. In order that the repairs for the computer be
done properly, you should call Tim.
➠ (to) In order to properly repair the computer, you
should call Tim.
Focus F
Exercise 1
1. The heavy storm kept us from going out, so
we
sat watching TV all day.
2. It was raining heavily, but I had no umbrella.
3. We can go to the theater or go to the beach.
4. He enjoys neither the theater nor

the opera.
5. These days, I take cooking lessons, and I also
started a yoga class.
6. I was very hungry; however
, I had no money to
buy food.
7. We began our vacation in Paris. Then, we traveled
around the rest of Europe.
8. He won the cooking competition; therefore, he is
the best chef.
9. He is a fantastic lecturer; however
, he often arrives
late for class.
10. We lost that particular game, but
we won the
whole competition.
11. They won an expensive meal for two, so they are
going to a restaurant this weekend.
12. I encourage my students to read first; then
, they can
practice speaking.
13. They are big soccer fans; however
, they have never
been to a game.
14. I spend a lot of time studying French, but I don’t
seem to be improving.
15. I have the most experience with cameras; therefore,
I should take the photographs.
16. They had two choices. They could quit, or they
could work twice as hard.

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Exercise 2
1. Some cities are a lot more expensive to live in than
others. For example, a cup of coffee in Dublin,
Ireland can cost you around three euros. However
,
the same cup of coffee in Buenos Aires might set
you back only seventy cents. Quite a difference!
These days, the most expensive cities to live in are
Tokyo, London, and
Moscow. Paris is also very
expensive. A two-bedroom apartment there can
cost around 2000 euros per month, but
it may cost
only 600 euros in Buenos Aires. Additionally, a music
CD in Buenos Aires sells for around seven euros,
whereas the same CD may sell for up to 20 euros
in Dublin and London. We can see, therefore, as
much as we complain about prices, that some cities
have it worse than we do.
2. Skydiving is a very exciting sport. Imagine climbing
into an airplane with a bag on your back, flying
into the sky, and then jumping out of the airplane.
Although it sounds dangerous, each year, thousands
of people pay money to do this. What is it that
makes people want to do this? Is it the excitement
or the fear and danger? Some people, for example
,
enjoy the “rush” from roller coasters. On the other

hand, others may want to test how brave they are;
ther
efore, they put on a parachute and jump out of
a plane. Either way, there must be something special
that makes people want to jump.
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Reading
Businesses
1. (A) 2. (C) 3. (A)
4. (D) 5. (C) 6. (B)
7. (B) 8. (D) 9. (C)
10. (D) 11. (A)
12. Proprietorship (C); Partnership (E);
Corporation (B), (F)
Crystals
13. (C) 14. (D) 15. (A)
16. (A) 17. (B) 18. (C)
19. (C) 20. (B) 21. (D)
22. (A) 23. (C)
24. (B), (C), (E)
Listening
Campus Life
1. (C) 2. (C) 3. (C)
4. (C) 5. 1 (A), 2 (D), 3 (C), 4 (B)
6. (D)
Art
7. (A) 8. (B) 9. (D)
10. Bayeux (C), (D); Bradford (A), (B)
11. (B) 12. (D)
Health

13. (D) 14. (B) 15. (A), (B)
16. (C) 17. 1 (D), 2 (B), 3 (C), 4 (A)
18. (C)
Biology
19. (C) 20. (B) 21. (C)
22. Norway rat (B), (D); House mouse (A), (C)
23. (A) 24. (D)
Practice Test
Speaking
Question 1
The best vacation I ever had was a trip to Hawaii. The first reason I enjoyed this trip was the beautiful weather.
Every day it was sunny and clear, so I could do many outdoor activities. Another reason I enjoyed my trip
was all the beautiful scenery. Hawaii has many lovely parks and beaches. Finally, I really liked Hawaiian
food. I enjoy eating seafood. Because Hawaii is an island, there is a wide variety of seafood available.
Question 2
Sample response 1:
In my opinion, allowing men to choose to serve in the military is the better policy. First of all, I believe in
freedom of choice. By forcing someone to serve, the government takes away that freedom. In addition,
when a man serves in the army, he loses time that he can never get back. With this time, he could be studying
or working or preparing for his future. Second, I believe forcing only men to serve is discrimination. It is not
fair to men. They should be treated equally with women.
Sample response 2:
In my opinion, forcing men to serve in the military is the better policy. First of all, it is very important for a
country to have a strong military. If men weren’t forced to serve, the army would be too small to protect the
country from attack. Second, I think men can learn a lot from serving in the military. For instance, they learn
discipline and how to work in a group. They can also improve their health by exercising all the time. Finally,
men often make business contacts in the military that help them in the future.
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Question 3

The Ministry of Education announced a new scholarship to help students who don’t have a lot of money.
The woman disagrees with this scholarship. First, she believes that the scholarship discriminates against
students whose parents are wealthy. In fact, her mother earns a lot of money, so the woman will not be
able to get the scholarship. Second, she believes that because the scholarships are not given based on
academic performance, they reward lazy students who don’t work as hard to earn high grades. In sum, she
would like the scholarships to be awarded based on grades, so she would be able to get one.
Question 4
The reading talks about Vikings and their ships, called drakkars. These ships were very long and strong.
They were used to transport up to 150 warriors on raids all across Europe. The speaker mentions that the
drakkars were actually often used for travel on small rivers rather than just on the sea. This way, the Vikings
could raid smaller villages. She also explains that noblemen usually owned these ships. In addition, she
details how drakkars were usually about 30 meters long with about 25 oarsmen. Last, she mentions that
the largest drakkar ever found was about 70 meters long and was probably owned by a king!
Question 5
Sample response 1:
In this conversation, the woman describes a problem she has with work and school. She is worried about
having enough time to study for exams while working at a restaurant four nights a week. The man suggests
two ways for her to deal with the problem. First, he suggests that she only work on weekends. I think this
is the best idea. The woman says that she likes to relax and hang out with her friends on the weekend, but
I think her job and education are more important. After she finishes university, she will get a better job and
have a lot of time for her friends.
Sample response 2:
In this conversation, the woman describes a problem she has with work and school. She is worried about
having enough time to study for exams while working at a restaurant four nights a week. The man suggests
two ways for her to deal with the problem. In my opinion, his second suggestion, that she ask to only work
two nights per week, is better. This way, she will have more time to study and earn high grades, but she
will still have time to relax and see her friends on the weekend. If she didn’t have time to relax, she might
get too stressed to perform well in class.
Question 6
The lecture provides information about the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. In particular, the professor talks

about why the gardens were probably built. One reason the king in ancient Babylon probably built the
Hanging Gardens was to please his wife. The gardens were probably meant to improve relations with her
homeland and thereby maintain the queen’s home country as an ally. A second reason may have been to
impress people with Babylon’s power and to convey its wealth and might. By showing how powerful and
prosperous Babylon was, it was showing that its way of life was the right one.
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Writing
Sample Responses
Task 1
The topic of both the lecture and the reading is acupuncture. Acupuncture is a traditional Chinese medical procedure
in which metal needles are put into important points on a patient’s body. The acupuncturist then vibrates the needles
by hand or with electricity. This helps the patient’s body.
The reading suggests that acupuncture may change some chemicals in the brain, which helps the patient feel better. It
states that we do not know exactly why acupuncture works. Some studies in England and the US, though, have found
that acupuncture can help treat certain medical problems, such as high blood pressure, pain, and knee problems.
Finally, it concludes that acupuncture can work well in conjunction with normal health care. Importantly, there are
no side effects associated with acupuncture.
The lecture, in contrast, focuses on the dangers of acupuncture. The speaker casts doubts on the effectiveness of
acupuncture to treat medical problems. He states that it is safe if it is done by a well-trained doctor. However, he
cites statistics that show it is not always safe. For example, he states that some patients fainted, got their lungs
punctured, and even had their pain get worse after treatment. In addition, more serious negative health effects
such as infections and hepatitis B have been documented. For these reasons, the National Health Council does not
recommend acupuncture.
Task 2
Moving to another country can be a difficult process. Each country has its own food, language, and customs. New
residents to a country have a choice. They can try to follow the customs of the new country or keep the customs
of their former country. While I think it is important for everyone to be proud of his or her heritage, I also believe
it is important to adapt to a new country.
First, people usually leave one country for another country because of the opportunity for a better life. In order to
fully take advantage of this opportunity, the new resident must follow the customs of the new country. For example,

in school or business, the new resident must speak the language of the new country. If they do not, they will not
be able to communicate. If they cannot communicate with others, they will not have the opportunity to succeed.
Their social life will be poor, which will limit their chances of enjoying their time in a new place.
Similarly, to lead an enjoyable life, it is important to be socially active and have good friends. A new resident must adapt
to the customs of that country in order to feel comfortable around other residents. If he or she is uncomfortable around
other people, it will be difficult to make friends. Without friends, a new resident will not enjoy an active social life.
Finally, I think that part of the joy of life is learning about new cultures. New residents to a country should take
advantage of their chance to do this. Though adapting to new languages and customs can be difficult, it is also very
rewarding. Learning new customs can teach a person new ways of thinking about life. They can be exposed to new
music and art, too. Such new ideas can help people solve problems in new and different ways that they might not have
thought of without trying to adapt to the new culture.
In conclusion, then, I believe that all the benefits of following the customs of a new country certainly outweigh the
difficulties involved.