Political Language and Concepts ...
Instructions:
- This test focuses on Language Bank entries from terms 2 and 3, with some from term 1.
- Only blue highlighted words or phrases in the Language Bank will be tested.
- Incorrect options in multiple-choice questions are taken from the Language Bank.
- Questions will be presented in contexts similar to the core readings.
- Part 2 questions are worth 0.5 points more than Part 1 questions.
Part 1: Multiple-choice Questions
- Category: Vocabulary in Context
- Number of questions: 12
- Points per question: 1
- Instructions: Complete the sentences by choosing the best option a, b, or c.
Example Question: Political debates typically cover a wide variety of issues, including individual and collective rights, the process of government decision-making and the _______________ of scare of resources.
a) limitation b) allocation c) intervention
Correct answer: allocation
Part 2: Gap Fill Questions
- Category: Contextual Language Use
- Number of questions: 13
- Points per question: 1.5
- Instructions: Complete the sentences with an appropriate word or phrase. The first letter of the missing word or phrase is provided. Points may be deducted for incorrect spelling.
Example Question: One of the main justifications for the continued sexual d____________ of l____________ in society is the idea that gender inequality is natural. For this reason, the different work roles that men and women carry out in society cannot be considered a political question according to this viewpoint.
Correct answer: division of labour
Further Information/Reminders:
- Reminder 1: Questions will be based mainly on Language Bank entries from terms 2 and 3, but some entries will also be taken from term 1.
- Reminder 2: You will only be tested on the blue highlighted words or phrases in the Language Bank.
- Reminder 3: All incorrect options in the multiple-choice section are taken from sentences in the Language Bank and are usually other entries.
- Reminder 4: The context in which an entry is tested will be similar to the context of the core reading.
- Reminder 5: Questions in Part 2 are worth 0.5pt more than the questions in Part 1.
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