QUESTION 1. READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (5 POINTS)
TEXT A — The resurgence of vinyl records in recent years has thrilled music enthusiasts, driven by a mixture of nostalgia, a love for the tangible nature of music, and the distinct sound quality offered by vinyl. However, as vinyl's popularity continues to rise, there's a growing apprehension about the potential negative impact of the avarice of major labels on this revival. [...] (see full text).
1.1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false (T/F) according to the text. Copy that part (and ONLY that part) of the text which justifies your answer. (1.5 points)
a. As the vinyl's revival is growing, the possible greedy interest of record companies is questioned.
b. The rebirth of vinyl is only due to the higher quality of sound.
c. Record companies are blamed for their contribution to the development of the vinyl's revival.
d. The high request for albums led to the review of quality features and to longer production times.
e. Consumers are careless about their choices when buying music.
f. Excitement alone is not sufficient for the sustainability of the vinyl resurgence.
1.2. For each of these words find a word or phrase in Text A with the same meaning. (1 point)
a. fear; b. enjoy; c. republishing; d. worsening; e. stimulating.
1.3. Write a new sentence that has the same meaning as the given one. You must use the word or expression in brackets. (2 points)
a. She advised Mary not to go to that hotel because it gets too crowded. (to avoid)
b. "Don´t rush into a decision." (warned)
c. "What time was the parcel delivered yesterday?", John asked. (John wanted to know…)
d. That hotel is said to be the best in this city. Many celebrities have stayed in it. (where)
e. Sara often speaks in public. (is used)
1.4. Pronunciation. (0.5 points)
a. In which word are the underlined vowels pronounced differently? double, fun, money, countable, mother.
b. In which word are the underlined letters pronounced as the "s" in "past"? casual, prize, season, mass, watches.
c. In which word do(es) the vowel(s) sound like the vowel in "tall"? pool, chalk, calm, cold, bowl.
d. In which two words is the past ending "-ed" pronounced as in "loved"? missed, walked, preferred, laughed, admitted, played, stopped, needed.

QUESTION 2. READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (5 POINTS)
TEXT B — In December 2.016, Edgar M. Welch drove six hours from his home to Washington DC, where he opened fire in a pizzeria with an assault rifle. He had previously read an online news story about the restaurant being the headquarters of a group of child abusers run by Hillary Clinton. He decided to investigate for himself; fortunately, no one was hurt. [...] (see full text).
2.1. Indicate whether the following statements are true or false (T/F) according to the text. Copy that part (and ONLY that part) of the text which justifies your answer. (1.5 points)
a. Edgar M. Welch's journey to Washington DC was precipitated by his firm belief in an online narrative.
b. Media efforts to expose misinformation don't consistently bring about successful outcomes.
c. Individuals spreading fake news do not usually move to a different website and platform if they face exposure.
d. Some people use misinformation to solve their economic difficulties.
e. Conventional media will report on remarkable stories involving well-known individuals if they are indeed true.
f. Nothing can be done to change the world we live in.
2.2. For each of these words find a word or phrase in Text B with the same meaning. (1 point)
a. significant; b. made-up; c. comes from; d. earnings; e. stunning.
2.3. Write a composition answering this question: (2.5 points) Can music transcend cultural boundaries and truly serve as the universal language? (Approximately 120 words)

QUESTION 3. ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW. (5 POINTS)
3.1. Write a new sentence that has the same meaning as the given one. You must use the word or expression in brackets. (2 points)
a. She hasn´t called me. She probably didn´t remember my number. (must)
b. They want their family to leave them alone. (wish)
c. He was so pushy that he didn´t get the job. (if)
d. She couldn´t finish her work last week. They hadn´t fixed her computer. (broken)
e. I haven´t had a holiday for ages. (it´s)
3.2. Pronunciation. (0.5 points)
a. In which word are the underlined vowels pronounced differently? breathe, threat, ready, meant.
b. In which word is the ending "-s" pronounced as in "handkerchiefs"? encourages, beds, kiss, keys.
c. In which two words does the stress fall on the second syllable? manager, demand, mentally, garment, marvellous, correct, specially, reasonable.
d. In which word is the letter "s" pronounced? island, debris, absence, aisle.
3.3. Write a composition answering this question: (2.5 points) What role does a journalist play in providing accurate and impartial information? (Approximately 120 words)