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Test of English
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10Read the following text carefully.

Self definition or peer pressure?

Teenagers seek to define themselves through their clothing, jargon, experiences,

15hairstyles, and, most of all, group associations. In all, this experimentation suggests that
the adolescent attempts to discover himself/herself through externalrather than
intrinsicstimuli. Accordingly, images from popular culture often provide the external
basis from which teenagers will benchmark their thoughts, opinions and associations.
Indeed, adolescents will forge their identities largely in conformance with these pop
20culture images. They perceive such images as the social norm and, thus, as a means to
attain the social acceptance that is so vital to their personal maturation.
Furthermore, such pop cultural figures as P. Diddy, Britney Spears and Jennifer
Lopez create intangible brands that help establish these norms. Not only does each
celebrity market tangible brands through their various products and clothing lines, but
25each also enjoys a social acceptance that extends well beyond the sales revenue of their
name-emblazoned products. The celebrities themselves constitute, in fact, their own
name brands. Indeed, they can sell magazines, capture massive audiences and have a
strong fan following based solely upon their individual popularity.
When people associate themselves with a particular brand or branded image,
30they immediately assume a new identity that is in some senses, confined to the societal
viewpoints of that brand. Teenagers exemplify this phenomenon. When they wear an
article of clothing that says GAP or listen to Eminem, they are creating a brand of
themselves or formulate social groups and social acceptance. Teenagers would not be
able to critique groups relative to one another, nor would they be able to scale
35themselves to others within their own group. Critical analysis is crucial in determining
how teenagers decipher what brand images they should accept or reject. Such analysis is
the primary objective of Social Learning Theory (SLT). SLT theorizes that individuals
either accept or reject images and thoughts by watching other groups engage in
particular experiences and activities to see what results of those experiences.
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I . Say whether the sentences are true or false. Find evidence.

1. Teenagers define themselves from what they are, not by external influence.
452. Teenagers are not influenced by actors or other pop stars.
3. Celebrities take advantage of all teenagers fan admiration
I.A- Find words / expressions in the text that mean the same as the following.
501 _ to find out __________________
2 _ standard _______________________
3 _ level ___________________
4 _ think _____________

5 _ decisive ___________________
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I.B - What do the following words refer to in the text.
1 _ their (line 1)_____________________
602 _ which (line 5) ________________________
3 _ each (line 12) ____________________
4 _ this (line 18) _____________________
II _ Answer the questions about the text. Use your own words.
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1. Why do teenagers follow their favourite stars trends and brands?
2. How powerful can celebrities be? Explain.
3. What changes do teenagers suffer when they get into a group? Why?
4. Do you agree with the SLT s theory about individuals and groups? Justify yourself.
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III. Make words using prefixes and/or suffixes from the words given
certain
compete
pleasant
appear
real
possible
loyal
legal
75III. A _ Use the word at the end of each sentence to form a new word with which to
fill the gap.
1. Teenagers are always trying to get social ________________ (accept).
2. They need to fit in a group and so they dont want to be _______________ (reject).
803. Some feel really _____________________ when they are rejected.
4. Their ________________ to please their group may lead them to do the wrong things
(eager).
5. The kids must be very ______________ about their choices because they may regret
them one day. (care)
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95IV. Rewrite the sentences using the present perfect or the simple past tense of the
verb forms appropriately.
1. We _____________ (feel) frustrated because they ___________ (go) away before
100we got there.
2. Yesterday, we_________________ (meet) a boy who ______________ (be) a
fashion slave for many years.
3. We ________________ (visit) the Music/CD store since it opened.

1054. I forgot to send that mail you_________ (ask) me to send to the Shakiras Fan Blog
yesterday.
5. I _______________ (never/meet) David Gillis.
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IV.A _ Rewrite the sentences usoing the conectors provided.
1. Janet is a very diligent student. Brian often plays truant. (however)
_____________________________________________________________
1152. Ella wanted to go to the movies. She stayed behind and helped her younger brother
with his homework. (although)
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3.Vitamin B12 is an essential vitamin for many land animals. It is a critical essential
ingredient for growing marine plants. (similarly)
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4.Susan is saddened by the passing of the familys beloved dog. Susans sister is
saddened by the passing of the familys beloved dog. (like)
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5. Hong Kong is a hot place. I like the weather here. (in spite of)
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V. Choose ONE of the following themes to write about. (100-120 words)
A _ Advertisement influences young people to feel bad about their body image.
B _ Peer Pressure leads young people to very dangerous attitudes.
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Good Work,
Your Teacher,
Manuela Peixoto