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SECTION A. LISTENING (50 points)

Part 1. You are going to hear a talk. As you listen, fill in the missing information. For questions 1-15, write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided. You will listen twice. Write your answers in the boxes provided.

HOW TO GET MOTIVATED

People often report feeling highly motivated at the start and end of a project, but the middle can (1) . Psychologists call this the “stuck in the middle” effect, and it’s thought to be caused by a shift in perspective that happens as you move closer to your goals. When you start working towards something, any progress can feel like a win, as we tend to compare ourselves against where we started. For example, when someone starts training for a marathon, (2) even a short jog can feel motivating. But the longer you work on something, the more likely it is that your focus shifts to your end goal. In other words, rather than seeing how far you've come, it’s easy to become frustrated by how far you still need to go.

A simple way to avoid these (3) is to break your pursuits into smaller, more achievable sub-goals. This creates less daunting, (4) to compare your progress to. It also creates more opportunities to celebrate wins along the way. This is especially important when working towards bigger societal goals. These issues are, by nature, large-scale and complex— no single action or person is likely to solve them. So if you only focus on the end goal, it’s easy to (5) . And the enormity of these problems may be why so many people, including those who care deeply about the issues, think that progress is impossible, leading them to (6) . In fact, one 2021 global survey of young people found that over half believe humanity is (7) . But despite these obstacles, some people do manage to stay motivated, engaged, and unstuck. So, how do they do it?

Surprisingly, it’s not all about how concerned you are or how much you care about the issue in front of you. For instance, research has found that among those who feel the most alarmed about climate change, only about a third take regular climate action. However, a (8) among those who do take action is the confidence that their personal involvement could make a difference. And this belief isn't misguided. The long history of social progress proves that change is possible. And individual actions— whether it’s volunteering, voting, protesting, or personally contributing to a communal goal - are key to building the collective (9) that has tackled seemingly impenetrable issues.

It’s not to say that concern and passion have no place. Moral outrage, or anger, can help us focus on what’s (10) . And when it’s correctly harnessed, outrage can be a powerful unifier. In the American Civil Rights Movement, shared anger over systemic racism, (11) , and violence against Black people galvanized diverse communities to work together in the fight for equality. And bringing together people of different backgrounds and mindsets is essential to building (12) in any movement. In this way, thinking about how you can apply your own unique perspective, knowledge, and expertise to promoting change can be helpful. And finding community has plenty of other benefits. Just witnessing other people at work has been shown to motivate personal action, creating a (13) . Collaboration can help you better problem solve when you’re unsure what the next step is.

And the support and encouragement of others can serve as a source of inspiration and joy if you’re feeling exhausted, defeated, or stuck. The path to conquering any goal is long and bound to (14)__________. Often, the best way to get unstuck is just to take any action, no matter how small or imperfect the (15)__________ . Progress starts with writing that next sentence, running that extra mile, or even casting that vote to build a better future.

Part 2. You will hear an interview in which two professors of psychology, Rowena Gray and Jesse Mulligan, are talking about the science of happiness. (WHILE LISTENING TO THE INTERVIEW, YOU MUST COMPLETE BOTH TASKS, TASK 1 AND TASK 2 AT THE SAME TIME). You will listen twice.

Task 1. For questions 16-20, decide whether the following statements are true (T) or false (F). Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

16. Jesse says that when discontented with their life, people tend to think nothing can be done to change it.

17. Jesse claims that experiences usually produce more lasting happiness because they avoid direct comparison with others.

18. Rowena explains that teenagers mainly compare themselves with their classmates and friends when judging their appearance and wealth.

19. According to Rowena, remembering moments of good fortune can be more effective for mood than focusing on worries.

20. Both professors admit that sharing their expertise has made them alter how they live.

Task 2. For questions 21-25, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. Write your answers in the corresponding numbered boxes provided.

21. What does Jesse say about the typical goals that people set themselves?

A. They tend not to be very realistic or reachable.

B. They generally revolve around status at work.

C. They won’t lead to lasting fulfilment if achieved.

D. They are influenced by the expectations of others.

22. Jesse mentions his recent holiday in Chile in order to __________

A. explain the reasons why people hide their disappointment.

B. encourage people to compete in a healthier way with others.

C. emphasise the importance of getting away from constant stress.

D. give an example of an activity that is worth spending money on.

23. Rowena admits that during conversations with friends, she sometimes _______

A. wishes they would overlook the line of work she is in.

B. forgets to mention the good things happening in her life.

C. enjoys hearing about the misfortune of people she knows.

D. neglects to ask about the problems they are dealing with.

24. Rowena believes her lectures on happiness are popular because students ________

A. appreciate the way she always appears cheerful herself.

B. are determined to overcome negative feelings they have.

C. like her humorous approach to discussing serious issues.

D. feel reassured when they hear about her stories of self-doubt.

25. Jesse and Rowena both feel that their podcast has made them _________

A. make more effort to follow their own advice about happiness.

B. measure their levels of happiness on a more frequent basis.

C. try new relaxation techniques as a means of staying happy.

D. avoid appearing anything less than happy in public places.

SECTION B. LEXICO – GRAMMAR (20 points)

Part 1. For questions 1-12, choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences. Write A, B, C or D in the corresponding numbered boxes.

1. Despite their opposing political views, the two scholars could always be counted on to argue their points _________ but respectfully.

A. vehemently

B. deliriously

C. gregariously

D. pretentiously

2. When storm Bualoi swept across Nghe An, local authorities urged citizens to _________ non-essential travel until the danger had passed.

A. hold out

B. keep up

C. put off

D. stay away

3. Hardly __________ the research paper when she realized a fundamental error in her methodology.

A. she had submitted

B. had she submitted

C. did she submit

D. she submitted

4. While generally agreeable, she possesses a _________ of stubbornness that emerges whenever her principles are challenged.

A. flicker

B. hint

C. streak

D. shred

5. The rescue team finally got the hikers __________ after a long and perilous night in the forest.

A. out of commission

B. out of sync

C. out of reach

D. out of the woods

6. ____________ disturb Ms. Smith during such an important meeting, I decided to contact her later.

A. I didn’t want to

B. Without wanting

C. Wanting not

D. Not wanting to

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