Questions 1-5.

Put the FIVE paragraphs A-E into correct order to form a passage, based on the writing task below:

Most successful inventions do not rely on complicated technology. In fact, some of the world's greatest inventions have been very simple things. To what extent do you agree or disagree?

A. Many other great inventions are even simpler. A wheel requires parts which move. This means that compared with a paper clip, an elastic band or a sheet of paper, it is quite complicated. But these smaller items are an essential part of every office. The same can be said for pencils, sticky tape, and many other stationery items.

B. In conclusion, I believe that a great invention does not need to be complicated or technical. It can be something small or simple which has changed or improved our lives in some way. After all, most of us have a mobile phone, but it could not cure us if we became ill.

C. However, many of the inventions which have changed our lives have been very simple things. Without the wheel, for example, we would not have cars, motorbikes or bicycles. Aeroplanes would not exist, as they would not be able to take off or land without wheels. Furthermore, wheels, in one form or another, are an important part of many smaller machines, like watches and computers.

D. When people think of inventions, they often think of things which are technically complicated, or which require electricity in order to work. This is especially true in the 21st century, with our obsession for mobile phones, portable computers, digital cameras and other electronic items.

E. Great simple inventions can also be found outside the office, of course. In my opinion, some of the most important inventions are those which have a medical purpose. Aspirin and syringes, for example, have helped to relieve pain and prevent or cure disease.

Questions 6-10.

Put the FIVE sentences A-E into correct order to form a paragraph, based on the writing task below, the rest of the passage are given as context:

Some people believe that our happiness depends on how much money we have. Others say that money cannot buy happiness. Do you think that having money is the key to happiness, or are there more important factors?

Everybody needs money. We spend eight hours a day or more earning it so that we can pay our bills and buy essentials. We also need it to pay for the luxuries that we all enjoy, such as a cinema visit or a meal in a restaurant.

Is money therefore the key to happiness? It is certainly true that it can buy us comfort and security. (First sentence of this paragraph)

A. These include football players, actors and rock stars.

B. However, this is not the same as being happy.

C. In fact, if you believe the newspaper stories about them, many are often rude and aggressive.

D. If they are happy, they do not seem to show it.

E. There are many wealthy people in my country.

This is not the sort of behavior that we associate with happiness. (Last sentence of this paragraph)

Therefore, if happiness does not depend on money, what factors does it depend on? This probably depends on the individual. Some people are happy because they have good friends and enjoy an active social life. Others find happiness by helping others, or by doing a job that they really enjoy. Speaking personally, I am happy when doing simple things like listening to music or going for a walk. Having money, for me at least, does not make me any more or any less happy.

In conclusion, I think that there may well be a few cases where someone's happiness depends on their wealth. However, this is probable rare. For most people, other factors are far more important. As everyone is different, these probably vary from person to person.