C1 Reading Women in Science

C1 Reading

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Women in
Science

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Working together on science projects helps children develop social​

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skills.

mathematical abilities

cooking techniques

musical talents

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Many countries are concerned about equal

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in science.

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opportunities

disparities

limitations

barriers

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Many toys for young children help to develop their dexterity and spatial

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awareness

color recognition

emotional intelligence

mathematical skills

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Science offers many different types of career

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path

vacation

journey

route

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The number of women studying science in higher

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needs to be raised

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education

cooking

fashion

sports

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A good teacher is an adviser, mentor and role

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for their students.

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model

singer

chef

athlete

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The writer answers both parts of the question.

• True

• False

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The introduction should explain the question and how the writer is going to answer it.

• True

• False

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A topic sentence summarises the main idea of the essay.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is better to have many different ideas about the topic than write in more depth about one or two ideas.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

The linking words 'Coupled with', 'In addition' and 'Furthermore' are all for adding ideas.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

Repeating the word 'girls' many times is unavoidable with this essay question.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

It is a good idea to save your main idea until the conclusion.

• True

• False

Multiple Choice

'Given these points' and 'All things considered' are good expressions to introduce the conclusion.

• True

• False

Match

Match the following

• In universities

• There are more

• balance out the numbers

• Another way of looking at the problem is

• Therefore, the answer lies in

in higher education

is dominated by

solve this lack of diversity

An alternative approach is

Hence,the solution is

• in higher education

• is dominated by

• solve this lack of diversity

• An alternative approach is

• Hence,the solution is

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The numbers are unequal ​

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there is an inequality in these figures

the numbers are equal

these figures are identical

the values are the same

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This essay will

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the reasons for the decline in quality of life in cities and​

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ways to address the problem.

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explore

suggest

ignore

analyze

evaluate

criticize

dismiss

complicate

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The ​

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of the decline in quality of life in a city is paradoxically its attractiveness. The more people choose to live there, the greater pressure on its infrastructures.

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most likely reason

increased tourism

better job opportunities

lower cost of living

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Air

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with traffic congestion can make big cities unpleasant environments, especially for allergy sufferers.

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pollution

sunshine

fresh air

quiet streets

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High rents hit young people and pensioners hard. The ​

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find themselves living with their parents for longer and the​

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are forced to move out of the neighbourhoods where they have lived all their lives.

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former

latter

old-timers

young professionals

newcomers

students

seniors

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Higher rents also mean people have to travel further to work or to see family. ​

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, in bigger cities the cost of public transport is greater.

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Futhermore

Additionally

On the other hand

In contrast

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, greater investment in public transport, including subsidies for ticket prices and the creation of cycle lanes, would contribute to improving the quality of life.

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Given these points

Ignoring environmental concerns

Focusing solely on road expansion

Reducing public transport funding