This document appears to be an exam for a high school English proficiency test. It contains multiple choice questions and short answer questions testing reading comprehension and vocabulary related to topics including eating disorders, science and technology museums, and technological gadgets. The exam addresses various types of eating disorders like anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and their causes and effects. It also includes information about upcoming events at a science and technology museum and the work of the museum's curator to improve its financial situation and collection.

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I. Read the whole passage thoroughly and answer the questions below.
There are several different types of eating disorders that affect millions of people today. They
can be grouped into two categories – those that cause people to be underweight and those
that cause obesity. A common eating disorder affecting many people these days, especially
young girls, is anorexia. People who suffer from anorexia restrict their food intake to
dangerously low amounts. As a result, they lose a lot of weight and become severely
underweight. Anorexia is a mental-health problem as people who suffer from it have a
constant fear of gaining weight and therefore stop eating. Another eating disorder that
causes extreme weight loss is bulimia. Bulimics do what is known as binge eating, which is
consuming large amounts of food at once. Immediately after, they either vomit or do an
extraordinary amount of exercise to burn off the calories. Another type of eating disorder
which is simply known as binge eating varies from bulimia in that the person eats a large
amount of food at once but does not vomit or exercise after. In fact, the person does not
exercise at all. A milder variation of binge eating, known as compulsive eating, occurs when
a person continually eats food throughout the day, causing a steady weight gain which
eventually reaches an unhealthy level. A strange but new type of eating disorder is known as
night eating. Those who suffer from this eating disorder feel like they need to eat a large
amount of food or they won’t be able to sleep.
0. What is the main idea of this passage?
It is to name and describe different eating disorders.
1. Why is suffering from anorexia considered an eating disorder?
2. What do bulimics usually do?
3. What is the difference between the two main types of binge eating?
4. What is the effect of compulsive eating?
5. Why do people suffer from night eating?
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II. Read this new passage very carefully and fill each blank with only ONE word from
the bubble.
specialists - ideal - most - may causes - have - help - who
Doctors and (0)specialists spend a great deal of time studying the (1)__________ of eating
disorders. They hope to learn how to (2)__________ prevent them from developing in the
first place. The (3)__________ common cause of eating disorders is a person’s negative
self-image. A person (4)__________ suffers from an eating disorder does not
(5)__________ a realistic image of how they look. Even though they (6)__________ be
underweight, they see themselves as overweight and go to extreme measures to achieve
what they believe is an (7)__________ weight.
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III. Classify this vocabulary into the following categories related to eating
disorders:
anorexia - sweets - doing exercise - fruits and vegetables - binge eating - biscuits sleeping well - fast food - bulimia - fried eggs - night eating
Types
Anorexia
Healthy habits
Fruits and vegetables
Unhealthy food
Fast food
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IV. Many parents are actively involved in their children's diet but are not always successful in
changing their eating habits. What can parents do to succeed in helping their children eat
better? Use about100 words to write an article suggesting ways to improve their habits
and help them lead a healthier lifestyle. Be specific and use at least three of the words or
expressions included in the previous activity.
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V. Read texts A-C and answer the following questions.
A) The Technology and Science Museum Foundation invites you to its annual
SCIENCE & TECH GALA
Our goal: to encourage people and groups to participate in museum activities and attract
funds for museum programs.
Our mission: to educate youth about the importance of science and technology in our
society and to promote science literacy.
Children are welcome to this fun-filled educational evening.
You can expect:
- tasty delights and drinks
- amazing science demonstrations
Venue: inside the Museum building
Date: Thursday April 19, 6pm - 10pm
Host: Mathew Ross
Dress code: Casual but elegant
Tickets: family and corporate packages available
*For donations and sponsorships contact our Fundraising office at 613019 2146 and ask for
Ms Ley. All gifts are tax deductible.
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B) Technology and Science Museum
The Technology and Science Museum offers a number of opportunities for volunteers.
If you have a passion for science and technology or are thinking about a career working in a
museum, why not consider becoming a volunteer at the Technology and Science Museum?
At our hands-on museum, where visitors interact with technology, you’ll get the chance to
work with a great team of people and help set up and maintain databases, conduct research,
or assist with school groups, camps, and astronomy programs. In return for your valuable
help, you’ll get unlimited free admission to the museum, one free admission to the Discover
the Universe program, and a 10% discount on all items in our museum store. There’s no
better place to volunteer and no better time to start. If interested, contact Volunteer Services
at volunteer@tsmuseum.com
C) The Curator’s Corner
Mathew Ross has been the curator of the Technology and Science Museum for over eight
years. At the time, the museum was facing serious financial disaster. That did not frighten
Mr. Ross who began to work hard on improving the museum’s collection. His first goal was to
find possible sources of income. A donations and sponsorships scheme was formed that
gave many individuals and companies the opportunity to support a great cause. Annual
events, hosted by Mr. Ross himself, have been held with great success to thank and recruit
supporters of the museum. Over the past eight years, the museum has managed to enrich its
collection and improve its research programs with the money collected. A volunteer himself
in his youth, Mr. Ross has promoted the idea throughout all the museum programs. The
museum now has some of the top researchers on board providing volunteers with a wealth of
experience and knowledge.
0. Which texts mention future plans?
a. A and B.
b. A and C.
c. B and C.
d. All texts.
1. What is the main purpose of text A?
a. To announce company goals.
b. To ask for help.
c. To request that people attend an event.
d. To recommend activities for the event.
2. In text B, what do volunteers get to do as many times as they want?
a. Organize summer camps.
b. Pay half price in the store.
c. Attend an exhibit about the universe.
d. Visit the museum for free.
3. In text B, how can people who want to volunteer get in touch with the museum?
a. By going to the volunteer office.
b. By sending an email.
c. By phoning the museum.
d. By showing up on time.
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4. What is the main point of text C?
a. Mr Ross has brought success to the museum.
b. Mr Ross can manage his money well.
c. Only volunteers work at the museum.
d. Mr Ross works alone at the museum
5. In text C, what did Mr Ross do right after he was hired as curator?
a. He set some personal goals.
b. He built a new collection.
c. He found a way to increase funds.
d. He became a researcher.
6. What will Mr Ross be doing on April 19 in the evening?
a. Looking over a new collection.
b. Hosting a fundraising event.
c. Reading résumés at his desk.
d. Volunteering at the museum.
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VI. Complete these sentences with only one word from the box. There is an extra word.
appliances - invention - MP4 - frequency - electronics - technology - hardware
0. Kyle loves machines of all kinds. He has many of the latest household (0)appliances.
1. The 20th century had more advances in (1)__________ than any other century.
2. Lee has had a difficult time trying to market his new (2)__________ .
3. If a sound is at a high enough (3)__________ , dogs can hear it, but humans can't.
4. Keyboards, monitors and towers are examples of computer (4)__________ .
5. The store is having a sale on digital music players, cameras, tablets, cell phones, and
other consumer (5)__________ .
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VII. Write a blog entry describing technological gadgets. Which is in your opinion the most
useful technological gadget and why? Which one do you consider the least
useful and why? Use about 100 words.
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