The World Wide Web from its origins

Questions 27–30

Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer in the reading passage?
In boxes 27–30 on your answer sheet, write

YES NO

NOT GIVEN
if the statement agrees with the views of the writer if the statement contradicts the views of the writer if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this

27. 
    The mistakes made by his colleagues are minor ones.
    
28. 
    It is difficult to explain why using correct English is important.
    
29. 
    English grammar has a different function from the grammar of other languages.
    
30. 
    Word order may be as important as the choice of words used.
    

Questions 31–35

Complete the summary using the list of words, A–H, below.
Write the correct letter, A–H, in boxes 31–35 on your answer sheet.
The rules of English

According to the writer, the English language should not be considered something

27. 
    , and this will always be the case. However, there have been accepted reference books for over a century that were produced by 32 ………… people, and these have established a system for the language that enables people to express themselves in a completely clear way.
    

In his own book, the writer aims to describe and support the established rules of the language that are in 33 use and that people are accustomed to. He also wants his
book to be 34 as a way of improving people's ability at the language. He believes
that there is no reason why someone's use of vocabulary should not be correct and that grammar should not be a 35 subject. In his view, a system of grammar rules exists
and people should always obey those rules.

1. 
   simple
   
2. 
   general
   
3. 
   controversial
   
4. 
   permanent
   
5. 
   knowledgeable
   
6. 
   compulsory
   
7. 
   historic
   
8. 
   useful