The Rise of YouTube

YouTube has A) very B) full C) absolute D) completely revolutionized how we consume media. What A) set off B) set up C) set out D) set in as a simple video-sharing platform in 2005 has grown into a cultural phenomenon. The site's A) appeal B) appearance C) attractive D) nice lies in its accessibility - anyone with internet can upload content, A) what B) that C) which D) this has led to an explosion of creativity. Many successful YouTubers began by A) doing B) making C) seating D) production videos in their bedrooms, never imagining they could turn their passion into a career. The platform's algorithm A) tailors B) fits C) suits D) adjusts content to users' interests, creating personalized viewing experiences. While some criticize YouTube for shortening attention spans, others praise its educational value. The most popular videos often A) share B) mix C) combine D) balance between entertainment and information, proving that learning can be enjoyable. What's A) greater B) better C) higher D) more , YouTube has given voice to communities traditionally excluded from mainstream media.

Part 2

Read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Getting my first job the age of 16 was both exciting and terrifying. I worked a waiter in a busy café, which taught me valuable lessons responsibility and teamwork. The hardest part wasn't just serving customers but remembering the orders correctly. At first, I made countless mistakes, confusing tables and mixing up drinks. However, my manager was patient and showed me to handle multiple tasks efficiently. the end of the summer, I had gained confidence and even received tips my good service. This experience proved that hard work really does pay .

Part 3

Use the word given in capitals behind the gap to form a word that fits in the gap.

Thomas Edison wasn't just an inventor; he was a (REVOLUTION) who changed the world. His most (FAME) invention, the light bulb, required enduring persistence - he tried over 1,000 materials before succeeding. Edison's (CREATE) knew no bounds, with 1,093 patents to his name. His (ACHIEVE) were remarkable considering he had little formal education. Edison believed that genius was 1% inspiration and 99% (PERSPIRE). His inventive process involved (COUNT) hours of work. He wrote detailed notebooks where he recorded every (FAIL) and success. This (SYSTEM) approach makes him the true father of modern innovation.

Part 4

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD GIVEN. You must use between two and five words, including the word given.

25. "I'll help you prepare for your job interview," said Maria.
OFFERED
Maria for my job interview.

26. YouTube became popular because it was so easy to use.
OWED
YouTube's its ease of use.

27. Edison didn't give up even after many failed experiments.
SPITE
Edison continued many failed experiments.

28. My first salary was lower than I expected.
AS
I didn't earn I expected in my first job.

29. You should check the company's reputation before applying.
WORTH
It the company's reputation before applying.

30. The training session was so useful that I recommended it to colleagues.
SUCH
It was that I recommended it to colleagues.