Day reading Passage (Australian culture and culture shock)

YES 
if the statement agrees with the views o f the writer
NO 
if the statement contradicts the views o f the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
27
Merck’s experience with MK-869 was unique.
28
These days, a small number of unsuccessful test results can ruin a well-established 
drugs company.
29
Some medical conditions are more easily treated by a placebo than others.
30
It was to be expected that the third group in Kaptchuk’s trial would do better than the 
other two groups.
31
Kaptchuk’s research highlights the fact that combined drug and placebo treatments 
should be avoided.
Questions 32-36
Complete the summary using the list of words, А-I, below.
Write the correct letter, А-I, in boxes 32-36 on your answer sheet.
Merck and MK-869
As a result of concerns about increasing 
3 2
.............. in the drugs industry the pharma­
ceutical company Merck decided to increase its 
3 3
.............. in the anti-depressant market.
The development of the drug MK-869 was seen as the way forward.
Initially MK-869 had some 
3 4
.............. , but later trials revealed a different picture. Al­
though key 
3 5
.............. could be treated with the drug, a sugar pill was proving equally
effective. In the end, the 
3 6
.............. indicated that it was pointless continuing with the
development of the drug.
A 
activity 
D 
patients 
G 
symptoms
В 
prices 
E 
tests 
H 
competition
С 
success 
F 
diseases 
I 
criticism
Questions 27-31
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer?

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Day 21
Write the correct letter in boxes 37-40 on your answer sheet.
37 
Which of the following is true of William Potter’s research?
A
It was based on recently developed drugs that he had recommended.
В 
It included trial results from a range of drugs companies.
С 
Some of the trial results he investigated had not been made public.
D 
Some of his findings were not accepted by the drugs industry.
38 
What did William Potter’s research reveal about the location of drugs trials?
A
The placebo effect was weakest in the US.
В 
Results were not consistent around the world.
С 
Results varied depending on the type of hospital.
D 
The FDA preferred drugs to be tested in different countries.
39 
What does the tight race refer to in line 80?
A
the standard tests
В 
consistent results
С 
ratings by trial observers
D 
testing sites
40 
What significant discovery was made by Ted Kaptchuk?
A
The effects of a placebo can last longer than previously thought.
В 
Patients’ health can improve while waiting to undergo a trial.
С 
Patients respond better to a placebo if they are treated by the same clinician 
throughout the trial.
D 
Those conducting a placebo trial need to know the subjects’ disorder well.
Questions 37-40
Choose the correct letter, А, В, С or D.

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