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CAMBRIDGE WA / UNIVERSITY PRESS TON FIRST CERTIFICATE IN/'ENGLISH WITH ANSWERS Ni llo EXAMINATION PAPERS | LIN CANO LANGUAGE ASSESSMENT AM EOS ie Contents | | Introduction 4 | Test 1 Reading and Use of English 8 Writing 20 Listening 22 Speaking 28 Tesi 2 Reading and Use of English 30 Writing 42 Listening 44 Speaking 50 Test 3 Reading and Use of English 52 Writing 64 Listening 66 Speaking 72 Tesi 4 Reading and Use of English 74 Writing 86 Listening 88 Speaking 94 Test 1 Frames for the Speaking test 95 Test 2 Frames for the Speaking test 98 Test 3 Frames for the Speaking test 101 Test 4 Frames for the Speaking test 104 Marks and results 107 i Test 1 Key and transcript 120 i Test 2 Key and transcript 132 | Test 3 Key and transcript 144 Test 4 Key and transcript 155 | Sample answer sheets 167 Thanks and acknowledgements 175 Visual materials for the Speaking test colour section  Test I  Test 1 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Part 1 For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, € or D) best tits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheei. Example: 0 A have B do € gel D take z NE BotQiscD: q PA Why we need to play Human beings are not the only creatures that like to (0) ...fun. Many animals play, as do some birds. However, no other creatures spend so much time enjoying themselves as human beings do. indeed, we Den onto our sense of fun right into adulthood. So why do human beings spend so much time playing? One reason is thai we have time for leisure; animals have very little time to play as most of their life is spent sleeping and (2) ......... food. So, is play just an opportunity for us to (3) ......... in enjoyable activities or does it have a more important Mec. ? According to scientisis, (5) ......... from being fun, play has several very real (6) ......... Tor us — it helps our physical, intellectual and social development. It also helps 10.(7) ......... us for what we have not yet experienced. With very (8) ......... risk, we can act out what we would do in unexpected, or even dangerous, situations. ra ai Reading and Use of English Part 3 For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the tines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: El le XITIR|EÍMMIE Ly] | | Tea Tea is an (0) popular drink with many people. lt is estimated that EXTREME the consumption of tea in England alone exceeds 165 million cups daily. Despite this, the drink was virtually (17)... in England until about KNOW 400 years ago. The first (18) .......... to tea in England comes in a REFER diary written in 1660. However, its (19) .......... really took off after the POPULAR (20) .......... of King Charles II to Catherine of Braganza. ltwas her great MARRY love of tea that made it (21) ........... FASHION lt was believed that tea was good for people as it seemed to be capable of reviving the spirits and curing certain minor (22) ............lthas even LE been suggested by sorne historians thai it played a significant part in the Industrial Revolution, Tea, ihey say, increased the number of hours that Po could work in factories as the caffeine in tea made them more LABOUR PD and consequently able to work longer hours. ENERGY  Test 1 Part 4 For questions 25-30, 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. Here is an example (0). Example: D Avery friendly taxi driver drove us into town. DRIVEN We... The gap can he filled by the words 'were driven into town by) so you write: .... a very friendly taxi driver. Example: WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY V Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 25 They didn't sell many programmes at he match. FEW MAY cacocaccinoccocarcao at the maich last Saturday. 26 We gotto work late because we decided to drive rather than take ¡he train. INSTEAD We got to work late because we decided to 4rIYE ...ciiocionmrcciaeo ao Be train. 27 Last Friday was the first time my car ever broke down, even though it is very old. NEVER Until last Friday, my car ..... .. down, even though itis very old. 1). 3 7 1 Reading and Use of English 28 Ali your complaints will be investigated by my staff tomorrow; said ihe bank manager. LOOK The bank manager promised ihat his St ccoo AI OUT complaints the next day. 29 Last year the heavy rain caused the postponement of the tennis tournament. BECAUSE Last year the tennis tournament .......... so heavily. 30 Jack does not want to work for his uncle any longer. CARRY John does not want .............. armarse TOY his Uncle, 13  Test 1 Part 6 You are going to read a newspaper article about a blind runner. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose irom the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (37-42). There is one extra sentence which you do noi need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, Blind Ruaner Paul Hardy reports on a blind runner called Simon Wheatcroft who enjoys taking part in marathon and ultra-marathon races, running distances between 42 km and 160 km. Running marathons, a race of 42 km, has become increasingly popular. This distance poses extreme physical and mental challenges for anyone, but for Simon Wheatcroft there is another hurdle; he has been blind since he was 18 years old, For the past two years Simon, now 29, has been overcoming his disability to compete in marathons and ultra-marathons by training with runners who act as his guides, and also, rather uniquely, by teaching himself to run solo, out on the streets. 'l got bored exercising indoors, $0 thought, “Pll have ago at running outside”, he explains. [377] |] Then he got bored again and wanted to try running on the roads. Weeks of gradual exploration followed, walking a route alone. It took him along little- used pavements alongside a busy main road. He also recruited technology to help him form his mental map of the area using a smartphone app, to provide feedback through headphones about his pace and distance. This information could then he cross-referenced with his knowledge of the route and any obstacles. Now, having covered hundreds of km alone on the route, Simon has been able, gradually, to phase out the app. “When 1 first started 1 had to really concentrate to an unbelievable level to know where my feet were Now it has hecome quite automated.' Y did mako a few mistakes early on — like running into 16 posts. But you only run into a post once before you think “Right, Pm going to remember where that is next time”, he laughs, Joining Simon for a training session, ¡Us striking how natural and fluid hís movement is; he takes shorter, shallower, more gentle steps than most runners, using his feet to feel his way. His landmarks are minute changes in gradient and slight variations in the running surface. [Y 467] JT haveto believe this route is going to stay consistent, and there won't be things like roadwork signs or big rocks, he says. * try to concentrate on the millions of footsteps that go right and think positively;' he explains, When it comes to racing in ultra-distance events, Simon has to use guides to run sections of the course with him; after all, it would be almost impossible to memorise a 150 km stretch ot countryside by heart. However, the physical and practical advantages of training in the fresh air, on his own terms, are vast and have boosted his confidence in his running ability as well as providing inspiration to others. But for Simon the real ttwrill and motivation for training come from simply being able to compete on equal terms. [425] | can't hide the fact Pm blind, he says, “but at the same time ] would rather compete with everybody else and not be put into a special group. Being visually impaired doesr't mean you cart run.  Reading and Use of English These provide the familiarity and consistency essential for the blind runner. Their support gave him extra confidence regarding his changing surroundings. Simon believes the feelings of liberation and independence he gets from ruming solo far outweigh any anxiety over such dangers. He began by training on foothall pitches behind his house, running between the goalposts. It gives him a great opportunity to run with everyone, That's not to say the learning curve has been without incident, As a result of this slow experimentation, he was able to memorise a set five-kilometre course, 17 Test 1 Part 7 You are going to read an article in which four graduates discuss going to university. For questions 43-52, choose from ihe graduates (A—D). The graduates may be chosen more than once. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheat, Whíich graduate says people should be allowed to consider a range of options apart cad from university? = says that some people are expected to make important decisions before they are ready? initially rejected something she was told? was unaware of the alternatives to university? says that the type of learning at university is different from that at AT other institutions? - felt when she was a student that she might not be doing ihe right course? says that some people discover that what is studied at university is not 149: useful in the workplace? ÓN was uncertain about her reasons for going to university? says graduates have an advantage when applying for jobs? was expected to go lo university despite being a fairly average student at school? 18  Writing Part 2 Write an answer to ene oí he questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer sheet. 2 You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called TV Gold: Reviews wanted! ATY documentary leárnt a lot from. Have you seen an interesting TY documentary recently that you learnt a los from? Write us al review of the documentary.You should explain what the documentary was about, tell us wháe you leairnt from it'and say whether other people would find it interesting too, The best reviews will be posted oñ the website next month. Write your review. You see this anouncement on an English-language travel website, ARTICLES WANTED A day in the eity? We are looking for articles about how a visitor could have a great time in a city ín your country in: just one day, Write us an arlicle telling us what a visitor cán do, what they can see and how they can travel around The best articles will be posted on our website. Write your article. Your English teacher has asked you to write a report on a part-time or holiday job ihat you have done. The report will appear in the college English-language magazine, In your report, you should = describe the job * explain what you learnt from it + say whether you would recommend other students to do it. Write your report. 21 ] ] ] i i  Test 1 LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes) Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor €). 22 You hear a woman talking on her mobile phone about a missing piece of fumiture. How does she feel? A. irritaied with the removals company B unsure what's happened € anxious to find it quickly You hear two students talking about their current course topic. What do they agree about? A how boring ¡tis B- how difficult itis € how relevant itis You hear two business people talking about a contract. How does the man feel now? A trustrated because of the time wasted B surprised about the cancellation ofthe contract € sympaihetic towards ihe other company's problems You hear an ariíst telling a triend about an art prize he's just won. What is he doing? Á expressing surprise B admitting that he's excited € explaining why he thinks he was chosen  5 You overhear a women talking to a friend on her mobile phone. Why is she phoning? A to explain a delay B tochange some plans € to make an arrangement You hear a guitarist talking about his profession. What is the purpose of his talk? A towarn about ihe challenges oí becoming a musician B to give step-by-step guidance on setting up a band € to emphasise the importance of having toyal fans You hear a woman talking to a sales assistant, Why car'i she have a refund for her trainers? A The receipt is wrong. B_ She is notin the right shop. € The traíners are no longer new. You hear a woman talking about a radio chat show. What does she like about the show? A The presenter makes her laugh. B Information is given in an interesting way. € Guests reveal quite a lot about themselves. Listening 23 Test 1 Part 4 You will hear an interview with a woman called Patricia Jones, who is a naturalist. For questions 24-30, choose ihe best answer (A, B or C). 24 Looking back at her work, Patricia feels A. surprised that her projects still attraci volunteers. B proud of the wide influence she's had. CG pleased by how she's regarded in Africa. 25 How does Patricia spend her time nowadays? A persuading people to alter their behaviour B advising governments on conservation € studying wildlite in lts natural habitat 26 How does Patricia feel about 2008? A They all ought to be closed down. B_ They shouid have an educational purpose. € They still have a role to play in conservation, 27 In her new book, Patricia hopes to give A encouragement to young scientists. B advice on helping endangered animais. € guidance to other environmentalists. 28 Patricia believes that children should spend time in the natural world because A. ¡tis the only way to find out about it. B ¡tis essential for their development. € itis a chance to change their view of animals. 26  29 The organisation called ln Touch encourages young people to A betolerant of each other. B_aclively work for change. C talk about their problems. What does Patricia particularly want to do next? A to help girls who want to he scientists B to get scientists to be more responsible € to change people's attitudes to science Listening 27  Test 1 SPEAKING (14 minutes) You take the Speaking test with another candidate (possibly two candidates), referred to here as your partner, There are two examiners. One will speak lo you and your partner and the other will be listening. Both examiners will award marks. Part 1 (2 minutes) The examiner asks you and your partner questions about yourselves. You may be asked about things like “your home town; “your interests; 'your career plans, etc. Part 2 (a one-minute “long turr' for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate) The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them tor one minute. The examiner then asks your pariner a question about your photographs and your partner responds briefly. Then the examiner gives your partner two different photographs. Your partner talks about these photographs tor one minute. This time the examiner asks you a question about your partner's photographs and you respond briefly. Part 3 (4 minutes) The examiner asks you and your pariner to talk together. You may be asked to solve a problem or try to come to a decision about something. For example, you might be asked to decide the best way lo use some rooms in a language school. The examiner gives you some texi to help you but does nai join in the conversation. Part 4 (4 minutes) The examiner asks some further questions, which leads to a more general discussion of what you have talked about in Part 3. You may comment on your pariner's answers il you wish. 28  Reading and Use of English + A puzzle B trouble C- obstacie D- barrier 2 A touching B moving C— walking D stepping 3 A worked B competed € stretched D struggled 4 A considered B thought € reflected D believed 5 A making B finding C seeking D taking 6 A look B_ search C- sight D- inquiry 7 4 aimless B unreasonable € Unreliable D indefinite 8 A difference B- arrangement CL variety D- order 31 Tes.  Test 2 Part 2 For questions 9-16, read the text below and ihink of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ene word in each gap. There is an example at he beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [0] UP An Irish cookery schoo! in the last few years, a number of cookery schools have been set (D) ......... in treland to promote irish cooking. (9) ......... such school is run by Kathleen Doyle not (10) ......... from the centre of Dublin. “l opened the school twelve years ago, says Kathleen. The school was by no means an overnight success; | found (11) ......... necessary to work hard to build up a reputation. One of my advantages was that 'd had problems with my own cooking. Pve made (12) ......... mistake that it's possible to make, but(13) 0... ofíhis, know what people do wrong from first-hand experience? dust (14)... most cookery schools in Ireland, Kathleen initially copied the classical dishes of France and Italy and other countries (15) .. have a reputation.for excellent food. 'Now though, things are changing, says Kathleen. 'We get excellent produce from Irish farms and, (16) ......... a resuli, we're encouraging students to create unique Irish dishes” Reading and Use of English Part 3 For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at ihe end of some of the fines to torm a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on ie separate answer sheet, Example: [0] C¡OIMIPIE|T 1 TjO[Rj¡sS , Running speed Elite (0) ... running al nearly 45 kilometres per hour. Such speed would have seemed . like the Jamaican Usain Bolt have regularly been clocked. COMPETE (UD) not so long ago. Scientisis now suggest that humans can BELIEVE move (18) .......... faster than even that, perhaps as fast as 65 kilometres CONSIDER per hour. For years, it was assumed that simple muscle power determined human speed, but recent research suggests otherwise. The most important Us factor appears to be how quickly the muscles can contract LIMIT and thus (20) . the time a runner's footis in contact with the ground. — MINIMUM Is our athletic ability inherited? Researcher Alun Williams has (21) .......... IDENTITY twenty-three inherited factors that influence sporting performance, such asthell oc. use of oxygen, and strength. As world population rises, EFFICIENCY predicis Williams, the (23) .......... of there being someone with the right POSSIBLE | genes for ihese twenty-three (24) .......... will increase noticeably and thus CHARACTER faster runners are likely io emerge in future. 33  Test 2 Part 5 You are going to read an article about an island off the west coast ot Scotland. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B, € or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, The Isle of Muck Jim Richardson visits the Scottish island of Muck. Lawrence MacEwen crouches down on his Scottish island, the Isle of Muck, And so do L. An Atlantic gale threatens to lift and blow us both out like October leaves, over the steep cliff at our feet and across the bay 120m below, dropping us in the surrounding ocean. Then MacEwer's sheepdog, Tie, creeps up and his blond, bearded owner strokes him with gentle hands. The howling wind, rage as it might, can't make this man uncomfortable here, on his island, where he looks - and is — perfectly at home, MacEwen is giving me a visual tour of his neighbourhood. Nodding to the north, he yells, *That island is Elgg. The one to the west of it is the Isle of Run. lt gets twice as much rain as we do. ] watch heavy clouds dump rain on its huge mountains, “Just beyond Rur is the island of Soay. 1 have sheep to move, MacEwen abruptly announces when rain drifts towards us. We start down the slopes. As we stride along, he brings me up Lo speed on island details: Volcanic Muck is 3 km long and half as wide; ¡lts geese eat vast amounts of grass; and the MacEwens have been living here for 3,000 years, Herding the sheep interrupis the flow of information. 'fie, the sheepdog, is circling a flock of sheep - and not doing it well. "Away to me, Tie. Áway to me/ meaning the dog should circle to the right. He doesn't; he goes straight up the middle of the floek, creating confusion, “Tie? MacEwen's voice drips disappointment. That will never do.' The dog looks ashamed. The Isle of Muck is largely a MacEwen enterprise, Lawrence runs the farm with his wife, Jenny; son Colin, newly married, manages the island cottagos; - and daughter Mary runs the island hotel, Port Mor, with her husband, Toby. Mary and Toby love the lact that their two boys can wander the island on their own and sail dinghies on summer days, They go out of the door and come back onty when theyre hungry” But island life has its compromíses. For one, electricity is only available part of the time. My first evening, | wait anxiously for the lights to turn on. The next morning | find Maty setting out breakfast by torchlight. But I cope with it — along with no mobile phone service, There is mobile reception on the bill Mary tells me. *Most visitors try for a couple of days, then just put the phone in the drawor.? So Ido too, Everything on Muck seems delightfully improbable. The boat today brings over the post — and three musicians, who hop ofí carrying instruments. Their concert in the island's tearoom proves a smash hit, with the islanders present tapping their boots in time to the music. That night, sitting by a glowing fire as it rains outside, Lawrence MacEwen tolis me how he met his wife, Jenny. “Her father saw a small farm on the isle of Soay advertised in the newspaper, and bought it without even looking at ít. He'd never been to Scotland. Jenny was sent to manage it.' Did Jenny know anything about running a farm? 'She had good typing skills.' Lgo to bed with rain and awake to more rain. But l eat well, virtually every bit of food coming from the tiny island. Mary sends me down to fisherman Sandy Mathers for fresh fish. l carry it back through the village and deliver it to Mary at the ki door. By 7 pm, our fisti is on the table, deli beyond reckoning. Also beyond reckoning: my ferry ride the following morning Lo my next island, Over the preceding two months, many of the scheduled ferries had been cancelled becatise of high seas. If my ferry didn't come, P'd be stuek on Muck for two more days. Which, now, phone or no phone, was dine”, what | secretly longed for, line í: 31 32 33 34 35 36 Reading and Use of English Why does the writer describe MacEwen stroking his dog? to emphasise how bad MacEwen thought the weather was that day to show the dog was as frightened by the storm as MacEwan was io explain why MacEwen had risked going to the dangerous clifís to demonstrate how relaxed MacEwen was despite the bad weather D000> According to the writer, the sheepdog's behaviour suggests that A it never obeys MacEwen. B ¡tis afraid of MacEwen. € iítis aware it should have done better. BD itusually responds to loud commands. What is suggested about island fife in the fourth paragraph? A - People living there would like more visitors to help the economy. B People come to the island in search of employment, € People are too busy to do all the things theyd like to. D People dor't mind putting up with some inconveniences. What attitude is expressed by the writer in the fifth paragraph? He is amused that people on the island share their feelings so openty. He likes the way so many surprising things can happen on the island. He approves of the way the islanders ali socialise iogether. He finds ii strange that island farms are advertised in national newspapers. 32007- What does “Which reter to in line 75? > the writers ferry ride B- the next island € having to stay on the island D amobile phone Eromn the text as a whole, we find out the island of Muck A is a sale place for children to live. B has the highest level of rainfall in the area, € has an economy based solely on sheep. D is dependent on the outside world for its food. 37  Test 2 Part 6 You are going to read a newspaper article about the Hollywood sign in the United States ol America. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences 4H the one which tits each gap (37-42). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. The sigo on a bill At the top of a hill called Mount Lee in Los Angeles on the west coast of the USA is a very famous sign, recognisable to people around the world. My job is to look altor this sign. lt says Hollywood and thal's ot course the place where films have been made for over a hundred years. The first film was made there in 1907 and by 1912, at least 15 independent studios could be found making films around town. The film industry continued to grow and the name Hollywood, which hy the 1920s represented not just acity but also an industry and a lifestyle, was made official when the Hollywoodland' sign was erected in 1923. 1t was only supposed to last about a year. Este] ]Butitwasn't always. Itstarted out as a massive billboard advertising an upscale suburban development called Hollywoodland. ln the 19405, TV started to become popular and some Hollywood film studios closed, but then TV companies moved in and took them over. At this point, the city of Los Angeles decided to renovate - the sign. The letters speling land” were removed and the test was repalred, Modern Hollywood was born. The letters in the sign weren't straight and still aren't. They (ollow the shape of Mount Lee and this is part of their fame, l am responsible tor maintaining and protecting the sign. [F39] __]WhenJ first arrived in 1989, security was prelty low-tech — we put up a fence around the sign to stop trespassers messing withit. But people just jumped over the fence, The back of the sign was black with graffiti — there was barbed wire across it, but they still gottlwrough. So [ decided to improve the effectiveness ol the security. Now we have motion-detectors and cameras. Everything goos via the internet to a dedicated surveillance team watching various structures around the city. [¿403]—— ] But they can get a closer look on one of my regular tours, T's also important to protect the sigo's image as ¡is used in loads ol adverts and news pieces. There's a simple rule about how the sign can be used. [41] However, it mostly comes down to the look, To take a different example, if you used “Hollywoad' in the name of your company it would depend what the word looked like, whether it was just spelled out or whether the image of the sign itsell was used. People call up with the most ridiculous ideas. They want to light the sign, paínt it pink, or cover it in something to promote their product. You'll get a really enthusiastic marketing executive call up, terribly excited because they think they're the first person to think of this or that idea. That's because we don't like Lo change the image and we hope it will have the same significance for generations to come.  Reading and Use of English Sports diets Four athletes talk about what they eat. When Pr eyeling oa my own 1 stutt my pockets with bananas and protein bars, On the longest rides Pll eat something every half an hour. For heavier training it's physically impossible to get enough energy from food alone, so you do rely on energy drinks. One development in sports nutrition since Pve been competing is the focus on the importance of protein. Cycling is much more weight-orientated than the swimming 1 used to do, which means 1 need to eat differently now. Protein feeds the muscles but keeps them as lean as possible. P've been an athlete for 20 years so healthy eating is normal for me, but that's not to say I don't get a tasty take-away meal from time to time. I've just learned to spot the meals that will provide what 1 need, It's simple things like steering clear of the creamy sauces and making sure | get lots of veg. Everyone says: 'As a runner you must be on a really strict diet. Do you only eat salad? Are you allowed chocolate” But that's really not the case. I've got salad and vegetables in my shopping trolley but there's always some chocolate in there, too. 1 do most of the cooking at home, On the morning of a competition, 1 get so nervous | feel really sick. 1 have to force myself to have something so T'l have enough energy to pertorm well, Sometimes | get those days where 1 don't want to be so disciplined. You think: ve traíned really hard, I deserve to have a pizza. It's OK to have a little relapse every now and then but] can't do it every day or Pd be rolling round the track! [eE For a gymnast, a kilo can make all the difference. But if you don't eat enough you'll be a bit shaky and weak. It's all about eating the right amount, at the right time — two hours before you do anything. Breakfast is fruit and ifí'm a bit peckish, wholewheat toast and butter! | get to training for 12 pm, then break after three hours for lunch — more fruit, a cheese and tomato sandwich. 'm back in the gym from 5 pmto 8 pm, then IT go to my Mum's for steak and vegetables or chicken and salad. I don't tend to mix carbs with meat late at night. Pm not the best cook, but j think it's fun to do. I know how to make chicken from my mum's recipe, it just takes me a bit longer to get organised. E T's definitely possible to eat delicious food and be a professional swimmer. Pye always loved lood so Pr not going to be obsessive because you can get what you need and still enjoy every bite. 'm not really one tor endless protein shakes and energy drinks. Before a training session I'd rather have a banana, That's not to say P'm perfect. At the world championships 1 got my feeding strategy wrong - and ! paid for it. For my sport it's what you eat two days before the competition that makes the difference. You have to “carb load” — eat piles of rice or pasta and I didr't. I was leading tor a long way but I ended up 11%, My biggest indulgence is pastry, And l love baking. I train for 33 hours a week so in my time oft 1 need to rest, and spending time in the kitchen is perfect. Swimming is my biggest passion but baking comes a close second. Test 2 : WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes) Part 1 dl You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. - In your English class you have been talking about relationships. Now, your English teacher has asked you to write an essay. Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view, “Wnich is more: important friends of farnily? Notes Write about: %. who you can enjoy yourself with 2. who will help you when you have problems 3. ...(yourown idea) Write your essay. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate tor the situation. . 3 e 4 4 4  Writing Part 2 Write an answer io one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top ot íhe answer sheet. 2 You recently saw this notice on an English-language website called Book Wortd. Reviews wanted! : : The bóst thriller l'have'ever read! Have you'Féad-a thriller:recently thaz you think other téaders would enjoy? WriteUs a review:of the book. You. should include informatiori oh: > whac its about + why tes exciting. >: who.yOu would. recommend'it to; The bescreviews will:be posted ón'the website next mónth, Write your review. You see this announcement on an English-language website. Write your article, ARTICLES WANTID The most interesting weckend of my life Write us an article-about the most interesting weekend of yoúr life. Explain what hapbened and where, and why:ikwas'so interesting: The best artictes will be posted on our website. You have received this email from your English-speaking friend, Kim. 1Es really kind of you to let me stay at your flat while you're on holiday. Please could you let me know how to get the keys? And coutd you also tell me anything else 1 need to know about the flat and whether there's anywhere near that | can buy food? Thanks, Kim Write your email. 43  Test 2 Part 2 You will hear a woman cailed Gina Purvis, who is a pilot for a commercial airline, talking about her job. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. Sky high Gina dislik«ed her first job as a The airline that Gina works for insists on at least hours of flying experience from their captains. Gina says that because her husband is a he is tolerant of her job, The Notices to Pilots' provides information about any that are experiencing problems. Gina says thai if she has extra she will need more fuel Gina explains that many pilots she works with did a degree in 14] at university. tor her flight. Gina says that all the :| must be within reach of the two The pilots look at a pilots in the cockpit. to check if anyone is standing at ínhe cockpit entrance, Gina gets information from a about any small problems on the plane. Gina says what she really appreciates is a 46  Listening Part 3 You will hear five short extracts in which students are talking about a trip they have taken. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (AH) what each student says about their trip, Use ihe letters only once. There are ihree exira letters which you do not need to use. A Someone ! met while | was there is coming to visit me soon. B | planto do things a little difterenily on my next visit. Speaker 1 € 1learnt more about some friends while | was with them. Speaker 2 Bl enjoyed myself thanks to one persor's efforts. Speaker 3 E My experience was different when | returned to a place. Speaker 4 F. Some people there offered to take me on a tour. Speaker 5 G | didrii take to the city at first. H | went back to a place | had never expected to see again. 47 i ¡ i 1  Test 2 You will hear an interview with a musician called Jarrold Harding, who's talking about his career. For Part 4 questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 How did Jarrolc"s interest in music begin? 25 26 27 28 48 A He wentto one of his father's concerts, B He was given lessons by an orchestra violinisi. C He watched musicians practising. Jarrold played in his firsi concert A together with his mother. B when he was away on holiday with his parents, € to make his father happy. What impressed Jarrold about his mother's musical ability? Á She never made any mistakes. B She could memorise music very quickly. € She could adapt piano music for his violin. What does Jarrold say about his interest in conducting? A Itbegan atan early age. B ltwas encouraged by his father. € Itincreased when he heard famous musicians. How did Jarrold feel when he was at college? A. relieved to find he didn't have to work too hard 8 pleased at how well he played compared to everyone else G- glad he could cope with things that some students struggled with : ] a 4 ¿ : : : : 3 4 Test 3  Test 3 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Part 1 For questions 1-8, read ihe text below and decide which answer (A, B, € or D) besi fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0 A inviting B attracting € involving D appealing New words for a dictionary The editors of a new online dictionary are (0) ......... the public to submit words that ihey would like to see in the dictionary. People are already sending in words, some of which they have (1) ......... themselves — these will almost certainly not (2) . in the dictionary! When a new word is submitted, editors check newspapers, radio, television and social networks to see how (3) ......... the word is used. They also (4) ......... whether the word is likely to remain in use for more than one or iwo years. The evidence they collect will help them decide whether or not to put it in the dictionary. Editors will (5) ......... feedback on any words submitted by the public. Even words not accepied will (IA to be monitored over the tollowing year. Editors need to be (7) ......... of new words which emerge from areas such as popular culture and technology, so that their dictionary is a genuine (8) ......... of the current language. 52 |  set out include totally consider state keep familiar mark made up show widely regard tell rest aware copy brought out consist fully prove provide last alert reflection B Reading and Use of English come up appear vastly rate inform continue experience imitation 53  Test 3 Part 4 For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Da not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Avery friendly taxi driver drove us into town. DRIVEN WO cccccicarcronnconercnconsramcoccaraa A Very friendly taxi driver. The gap can be filled by the words “were driven into town by; so you write: Example: ¡ 0 | WEREDRIVENINTO TOWN BY Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 25 My brother doesnt play tennis now as well as he used to. BETTER My brother USA ÍO cciciciciconocoiiccinaniaoonirriccreciooo OBS NOW 26 Clothing companies are selling an increasing number ot goods on the internet. BOUGHT An increasing number of goods .......... ciothing companies on the internet. 27 Well done for scoring twice, Mark; said the coach. PRAISED Mark for scoring twice. s6 geo ce ni Reading and Use of English 28 You are welcome to contact me if you need more information. TOUCH Please feel free ... ..... Me Hf you need more information. 29 Tickets for the concerí cannot be bought before 12th May. SALE Tickets for the concert will not ..................... a 12th May. 30 | didr't buy the camera because ¡t was so expensive. BEEN would have boughi the Camera cinco. ... .... SO EXPENsive, 57  tine 14 Test 3 Part 5 You are going to read part of an autobiography in which a gardener talks about his childhood and his love of plants and the countryside. For questions 3136, choose the answer (4, B, € or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on ihe separate answer sheet. Green fingers Ttnever occurred to me when | was little that gardens were anything less than glamorous places, Grandad's garden was on the bank of a river and sioped gently down towards the water, You couldn't reach the river but you could hear the sound of the water and the birds that sang in the troes above, l imagined that all gardens were like this - a place of escape, peace and solitude, Grandad's plot was nothing out ol the ordinary when it came to features. He had nothing as grand as a greenhouse, unlike some of his neighbours. Not that they had proper 'bought' greenhouses. Theits were made from old window frames, Patches of plastic would be tacked in place where a carelessly wielded spade had smashed a pane of glass. At home, his son, my father, could be quiet and withdrawn, I wouldn't want to make him sound humourless, He wasmtt. Silly things would amuse him, He had phrases that he liked to use, 'I's immaterial to me” being one of them. * don't mind” would have done just as well but he liked the word “immaterial”. t realise that, deep down, he was probably disappointed that he hadn't made more of his life. He left school without qualifications and became apprenticed to a plumber. Plumbing was not something he was passionate about. It was just what he did. He was never particularly ambitious, though there was a moment when he and Mum thought of emigrating to Canada, but it came to nothing. Where he came into his own was around the house. He had an “eye for the job”. Be it bookshelves or a eupboard - what he could achieve was astonishing. My parents moved house ordy once in their entire married life. But my mother made up for this lack of daring when it came to furniture. You would just get used to the shape of one chair when another appeared, but the most dramatic change of all was the arrival of a piano. | always wanted to like jt but it did its best to intimidate me. The only thing T did like about it were the two brass candlesticks that jutted out from lhe front. “They're loo posh”, my mother said and they disappeared one day while 1 was al school, There was never any mention ol my being allowed to play it. instead lessons were booked for my sister. When asked my inother io lator life why I wasn't given the opportunity, her reply was brief: You'd never have practisad”. Of the three options, moors, woods or river —the river was the one that usually got my vote, On a stretch of the river ] was allowed to disappear with my imagination into another world. With a fishing net over my shoulder T could set off in sandals that were last year's model, with the fronts cut out to accommodate toes that were now right to the end. 'd walk along the river bank looking for a suitable spot where could take off the painful sandals and leave thera with my picnic while I ventured out, tentatively, peering through the water for any fish that | could scoop up with the net and take home. After the first disastrous attempts to keep them alive in the back yard, they were tipped back into the water. l wanted to leave school as soon as possible but that seemed an unlikely prospect until one day my father announced, They've got a vacancy for an apprentice gardener in the Parks Department. | thought you might be interested.' In one brief moment Dad had gone against his better judgeraent. He might still have preferred it if I became a carpenter. But | like to feel that somewhere inside him was a feeling that things might just turn out for the best. If I stuck at it. Maybe 'm deceiving myself, but I profer to believe that in his heart, although he hated gardening himself, he'd watched me doing it for long enough and noticed my unfailing passion for all things that grew and fiowered and fruited. Dt ed Reading and Use of English I need my music al] the timo, FE Uwas, in fact, taking my running pretty Y think they knew why U found the music sertously at that time, here so distracting. G The music here has been great for my performance. L enjoyed that for a few moments, but both of them came and went in a flash, Along with some spring sunshine, it certainly achieved that. Someone else, though, may have found ituplifting. 61  Part 7 You are going to read four reviews of a science documentary series on TV. For questions 43-52, choose from ihe reviews (A-—D), The reviews may be chosen more than once. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. In which review does it say that an effort was made to connect a number ot unrelated issues? the topics covered are well chosen? viewers are shown how science can occasionally do better than nature? the series deals with something people have hoped to achieve for a while? ihe series unfortunately didni spend a lot of time explaining the topics covered? viewers are clearly informed? is good that viewers are not required to consider all aspects of ihe subject caretully? the series was worth making despite the topic not appearing very interesting at first? viewers may not always find the series comfortable io watch? the series achieves its alms by astonishing ¡is viewers? 62 ADS 4% Ba.  i : Reading and Use of English Reviews of TV science documentary series Paul Hansen looks al ihe latest science programmes. Fortunately for me and norscientists everywhere, the makers of Science for All are there to plug the gaps in our knowledge. The series is rather like a knowledgeable parent who doesa't mind being pestered by wide-eyed and curious children: jt takes the time Lo explain all those fascinating mysterics of nature in an entertaining and understandable way. The last series opened my eyes to all manner of interesting facts and demystified some of the problems laced by modern physies, And the new series shows no lack of inspiration tor subjects to tackle; everything from the existence of life on other planets to the odd properties of human memory are rightly considered suitable subjects. So, while it's a shame that factual programmes are getting increasingly scarce these days, ¡Ps a comfort that Science for All shows no signs of dipping in quality or disappearing from public view. The second series of Stars and Planets is an attempt to take advantage of the success of the first, which unexpectedly gained a substantial general audience. Like its predecessor, this i: on amazing photography and fabulous graphics, most of which are much less successlul at communicating the immensity of the ideas involved than one human being talking to you directly, This time the scope is even wider, astronomically speaking. What we are being introduced to here are ambitious ideas about time and space, and the presenter succeeds rather better than you might expect, It helps that he doesn't go too deep, as once you start thinking about it this is tricky stuff to get your head around. The point of such programmes is less to explain every detail than to arouse a generalised sense of amazement that might lead to further thinking, and Stars and Planets is certainly good at that, (eE D Although 1 wasn't expecting much from this series, Pm pleased that the producers of Qué ín Space persisted with their unpromising subject. In the course of the first programme we learn about hurricanes, deserts, and even how the Moon was made; a bewildering mix of phenomena that, we were assured, were all caused by events beyond our planet's atmosphere, That's not to say the programme explored them in any great detail, preferring to skip breathlessly from one to the next. The essential logic of the series seemed to he that if you take any natural phenomenon and ask “why? enough times, the answers will eventually be that it's something to do with space. The two presenters attempted to get it all to fit together, by taking part in exciting activitics. Sadly these only occasionally succeeded. This ground-breaking science documentary series follows a group of experts as they attempt to build a complete artificial human from robotic body parts, The project sees scientists use the latesl technology from the world's most renowned research centres and manufacturers. It is the realisation of a long-held dream to create a human from manulactured parts, using everything from bionic arms and mechanical hearts, eye implants and microchip brains The series explores to what cxtent modera technology is capable of replacing body parts — or even improving their abilities. The presenter, very appropriately, has an artificial hand himself, This ambitious series gives us a guided tour of the wonders of modern technology. Though it can be a slightly upsetting journey at times, it engages the audience in a revolution that is changing the face of medicine.  Test 3 LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes) Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor C). 1 You heara young actor talking about a colleague, What does he say about her? A She makes acting seem easy. B_ She speaks very slowly. € She gives him good advice. 2 Youhear two friends talking about a colleague. What do they agree about? A how ambitious he is B_ how well-paid he is G how siressed he is 3 Youhearan author talking about his new book. What point is he making about it? A Itwill be widely read. B Itiook a long time to write. € Itis betier than his first book. 4 You hear two friends talking about something they saw on TV. What did they see? A an advertisement Z 3 B a comedy series € adocumentary E 66  You hear an office manager talking about her work. How does she feel about it? A confident that she can do it well B interested in her new project C satisfied with her stat You overhear two friends talking in a restaurant. What do they agree about? A how reasonable the price ¡is B_ how spicy the food is € how varied the menu is You hear a woman talking about her neighbours' holiday photographs. What is she doing? A complaining about having to look at them B admiring her neighbours' photography skills € suggesting how they could be improved You hear iwo triends talking about a concert they've just been to. What did they find disappointing about it? Á the poor sound quality B the seats they had booked € the lack of air conditioning Listening  Test 3 Part You will hear a man called Henry Lee giving a talk about the first time he went skydiving. For 2 questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. My first jump Henry had his first skydiving lesson in the month of Henry had to attend a talk about 10. | before his jump. Henry says that a | 14 Henry was surprised that the plane the club used didn't have any was the most important piece of equipment he was given. Henry's instructor had jumped a total of 1187 times in the past. Henry had brought some 14 with him to wear during Henry said he telt totally MS Henry uses the word the jump. when the plane door was opened. 16:| to describe the winding river he could see below him. Henry compares his landing to that of a 1] landing on the ground. Henry was pleased to be given a e after his jump. 68 ¿ :  29 30 Listening What problem did Chelsea hetself have in keeping up with her studies? A She was away sick for some of her classes. B_ She had to study one subject under difficult conditions, € She was expected to commit herself to exira training tor away games. In conclusion, what does Chelsea say about being a student athlete? A It has taughi her the importance of aiming high. B Ithas helped her decide what her future career should be, € li has changed her perception of the value of friendship, 71  Test 3 SPEAKING (14 minutes) You take the Speaking test with another candidate (possibly two candidates), reterred to here as your pariner. There are two examiners, One will speak to you and your partner and the other will be listening. Both examiners will award marks. Part 1 (2 minutes) The examiner asks you and your partner questions about yourselves. You may be asked about things like 'your home town; your interests; your career plans, eto. Part 2 (a one-minute “long turn for each candidate, plus a 30-second response from the second candidate) The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them for one minute, The examiner then asks your partner a question about your photographs and your partner responds briefly. Then the examiner gives your partner two different photographs. Your partner talks about these photographs for one minute. This time the examiner asks you a question about your partners photographs and you respond briefly. Part 3 (4 minutes) The examiner asks you and your partner to talk together. You may be asked to solve a problem or try to come to a decision about something. For example, you might be asked to decide the best way to use some rooms in a language school. The examiner gives you some text io help you but does nat join in the conversation. Part 4 (4 minutes) The examiner asks some further questions, which leads to a more general discussion of what you have talked about in Part 3. You may comment on your partners answers if you wish. Y Test 4  Test 4 Part 2 > For questions 9-16, read the text below and Ihink of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet, Example: lo] BE|TWE EN Visit to a sweets factory Today | am visiting a sweets factory, a building squeezed (0) . a railway line and a canal. (9) ......... ) watch, trucks filled with sugar arrive at the factory where this family-owned company has been making sweets for some 80 years. Being in a factory (10) ......... this one is exacily (11) ......... children dream of. | am siaring at huge vats of sticky liquid (12) ......... eventually ends up as mouth-watering sweets. Every now (13) ........ : then | see a factory worker in a white coal put a sweei into her mouth. Ailsa Kelly, granddaughter of the company owner, remembers visiting the factory as (14) ......... child * with her grandfather. “He would take me onto the factory floor and introduce me, she says. 'He told me, “You may work here some day” And indeed, she has, continuously, (15) ......... 1999. The sense of family is (16) ......... of the reasons employees are remarkably loyal to the company. | 76 :  Part 3 OS: Reading and Use of English For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines io form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). “Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. example: [0] [n]e|e[vloju[s | Job interviews Most people feei rather (0) . «when they go for an interview for a new job. This is not surprising as getting a job one wants is important. People being interviewed expect the interviewers to be (17) .......... , matching an applicant against a job (18) ........... However, what otien happens in reality is that the interviewers make (19) .......... that are little more than reactions to the (20) .......... ofthe applicant. Even skilled inierviewers may, without realising it, (21) .......... favour people who make them feel at (22) ........... With this in mind, ¡if you go for an interview you should try to make a good impression from the start by preseniing the interviewers with the very best version of yourself, emphasising the (23) .......... of skills you have. You must appear very positive and as (24) .......... as possible. It is for you to convince the interviewers that you are definitely the most suitable person for the job, NERVE OBJECT DESCRIBE DECIDE PERSON CONSCIOUS EASY VARY ENTHUSIASM 77  Part 4 For questions 25-30, 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. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Avery friendly taxi driver drove us into town. DRIVEN WE nico ese ... a very friendly taxi driver. “Fhe gap can be filled by the words were driven into town by; so you write: Example: | 0 | WERE DKIVENINTO TOWN BY Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet, 25 “Do you know the cost of the trips? asked Pamela. MUCH ETS AAA 26 During the quiz, | could not ihink of the correct answer to the winning question. COME During the quiz, | was not question. 27 | promised that | would think carefully about the job offer. GIVE MS A A 78 ... he correct answer to the winning 3 Ñ E E É »  Reading and Use of English 31 Whatis the writer's main point about the video games industry in the first paragraph? itis reasonable to consider making a living in this field. Young people's contributions to it should be appreciated. Ii offers a relatively limited number of career options. Specialists in this area have failed to value its potential. 00» A 32 What does Jim tell us about the video games industry? A lt can be hard to decide which idea will prove successful, B Many designers are required to take charge of each large project. $ € Itis worth recognising the value. of having a long-term strategy. DP There is room lor people with different degrees of responsibility. E 33 What does “that' refer to in line 32? Á getting a degree in computer science B making games C being independent D seeing other options 34 What opinion does John express in the third paragraph? A Itis a mistake to believe that the jobs people do in the indusiry are easy. Bi Many people lack the qualities needed to do effective work in the industry. € The industry could benefit from people who have a strong desire to work in it. DB The industry is changing too rapidly for people to keep up with it. Hnos 35 What does 'overlooked' mean in line 54? A not considered B— understood € notused B- required 36 In the final paragraph, we are told that A video games have not been effectively exploited as learning too!s. B young people are being offered more demanding games to play. t G people used to misunderstand ihe true nature of video games. B other technologies have forced the games industry to compete. 81  Part 6 You are going to read part of the autobiography of David Coulthard, who is a retired Formula One racing driver, Six sentences have been removed from the autobiography. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (37-42). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Grand Prix driver Tm a great believer in success, in achieving whatever goal you set on a particular day, so whether 1 was practising on the track or working out in the gym, l always put my heart and soul ínto it. When [ was learning my trade, racing on karts as a teenager, | would look after my helmet and race suit carefully. Everything had to be perfect; it was all about preparation. At 18, I progressed to Formula Ford racing, a stage before Formula One, and Pd even get the car up in the garage and polish the underside until it was gleaming. [37] —— ]Butt made the point, jokingly, that ifT ever rolled over in a race, my car would have the shiniest underside in history. It may be that the environment ot Formula One Fuelled this obsession with neatness and cleanliness. TUs a profession based on precision and exactress. If you walk around a team factory it looks like a science laboratory. A Formula One lactory couldn't be further from that; ¡Ps like something Írom another planet. Everything is aircraft standard and quality, And so it should be, Ifsome mega-rich potential sponsor walks into a dirty factory to find people lounging around, that doesn't make a great impression, If they walk in and everyone's working hard and there's not a speck of dust anywhere, that's another matter. [39.3 82 Polishing my helmet was a specific ritual l had. The vace helmet is an important and prized possession. When you're starting out, you only have one helmet for several years and it can be a pricey piece of kit, By the time you get to Formula One, you're getting through probably a dozen or more expensive ones a year, Normally 'd never have dreamed of wearing someone else's, but [ did have a problem with the front of my helmet some years ago at the Monaco Grand Prix, and just couldn't see properly. in the end ] used one belonging to Nelson Piquet. He vety kindly let me keep the helmet after therace, He'd finished second in the Brazilian Grand Prix with thal helmet, so i's a unique piece of history two drivers wearing the same helmet and finishing second in different races, Four years later, Nelson said he wanted to swap another helmet with me, Tbis was before he'd announced he was retiring, so my immediate thought was, whaP's with this helmet collection thing? 448] ] There must be something in it. So I gave him a helmet and he gave me a signed one ol his, Helmets are treasured and it's quite rare for me to give race ones to anyone. l only gave my friend Richard one recently, although we've known each other since we were five. Sometimes it's easy lo forget obvious things. It should be the other way round, -  Reading and Use of English I certainly took good care of mine as a result. You take lor granted those you're closest to and you make an effort with people you hardly know. But it was only natural for me to be so particular about cleanliness before racing. Think of a motor mechanic, and you think of oil and dirt, filthy overalls, grubby fingers. Some people said this was ridiculous because it wasn't as if anyone was ever going to see it. Perhaps I should be doing it as well. That's why all the tears try and compete hard with each other on presentation. 83  Test 4 WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes) Parti You must answer this question, Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the 5 separate answer sheet. 1 inyour English class you have been talking about animals and the environment. Now, your z English teacher has asked you to write an essay. z Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view. 3 “We.shiould:do everything we'can tó save:animals which are in dánger of disappearing fro oúr planet: Do yot agree? Notes Write about: 1 the kind of animals which are in danger 2. 1hereasons for protecting these animals 3. ... (your own idea) a Write your essay. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for ihe situation. 86 A E AS Writing Part 2 Write an answer to ane of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer sheet, 2 You see this announcement on an English-language website. , ARTICLES WANTED: : What are the most important things for : young children te lesra? E How to make friends? Telling the truth?'Or something else? Write us an article saying what things you think áre important for young children to learn, and why? The best articies wilí be posted on our website. z Write your article. 3 Yourecently saw his notice on an English-language website called Music Live. Reviews Wanted! £A concert Pve been to z Write us a review of a concert you've been to. le could be a pop, rock or classical concert, or one with a different type of music. Include information on the music, the place and the atmosphere, The best reviews will be posted on the website next month. Write your review. 4 A group of English students is coming to your college. Your English teacher has asked you to write a report on one local tourist attraction. In your report you should: i » describe the attraction > say what you can do there : + explain why you think students would enjoy visiting it. Write your report, 87  Test 4 LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes) You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer Part 1 (A, Bor €). 88 You hear a sportsperson talking about her sporting career. What is she going to do in the future? A change her career B_ become a sports writer € train for the next event You hear iwo friends talking about a laboratory experiment. How do they both feel now? A anxious aboutihe procedures they used B- annoyed about having to repeat it € disappointed with the results You overhear a student calling his university depariment. Why is he phoning? A. to make a complaint Bio find out about a course € to book an appointment You hear iwo friends talking about a website. The man thinks that the website is A helpful. B interesting. C easy to use. UCI USE G Part 3 Listening You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about why their businesses became successful. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (AH) what each speaker says. Use the jetters onfy once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. A | don't need to employ anyone. 1 decided to change the way | promoted the business. ltook a business course. Ewas able to get financial backing. [ believe in looking after my employees. l'believe my business offers a unique service to customers, | learni a lot from other business people. | made changes because of customer feedback. Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5 91  Test 4 Part 4 You will hear a radio interview with a man called Tony Little, who makes wildlife films and works for a wildiife conservation organisation called The Nature Trust. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 25 26 27 28 2 Tony thinks that the hardesi challenge he faces is A to publicise what The Nature Trust does. B to expand the range of people volunteering. € to interest local groups in a variety of activities. What does Tony think about the use of plastic? A He knows it will be difficult to change people's attitudes ta it, B' He worries that there is no way of preventing plastic waste. € He believes it causes the biggest problem to wildlife, Tony hopes that his new website Nature Talk will help people fearn A about different animal habitats. B howto watch animals in the wild. € which animals are endangered. Tony says the achievement that he is most proud of is A. helping to make a popular film. B_ doing a scientific study. S working on an award-winning project. What disadvantage does Tony mention about having a career as a cameraman? A. Itis ofien badly paid. B It can be hard to find enough work. CG Itusually involves long hours.  29 Tony advises young naturalists that itis essential to have 30 A. suitable walking boots. 8 ihe latest photography equipment. € good binoculars. What would Tony like to do in the future? A. to help save the tiger and polar bear 8 to publicise the dangers facing a variety oí species € to produce more films for TV about animals Listening 93  Frames for the Speaking test Part 2 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Football games Travelling Interlocutor: In this part of the test, Pm going to give each of you two photographs. Pd like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partners photographs. (Candidate A), 1Us your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people enjoying different football games. Indicate the pictures on page C1 to the candidates. Pd like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think the people are enjoying about these football games. All right? Candidate A: [1 minute.] Thank you. Interlocutor: (Candidate B), do you enjoy watching football games? ..... (Why? / Why not?) Candidate B: [Approximately 30 seconds.] Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show people travelling in different ways. indicate the pictures on page C2 to the candidates. Pd like you to compare the photographs, and say what might be gvod or bad for the people about travelling in these ways. All right? Candidate B: [1 minute] Interlocutor: Thank you, (Candidate A), do you prefer travelling by car or train? ..... (Why?) Candidate A: [Approximately 30 seconds.] Interlocutor: Thank you. 96  z e d Frames for the Speaking test Parts 3 and 4 7 minutes (9 minutes for groups of three) Part 3 The bes: way to buy Interlocutor: Now, Pd like you to talk about something together for about two minutes (3 minutes for groups of tbree). Pd like you to imagine that a teacher has asked her students to discuss whether it's better to buy things in shops or online, Here are some ideas the students have had and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the task, Indicate the text on page C3 to the candidates. Allow 15 seconds, Now, talk to each other about whether you think its better to buy things in shops or online. Candidates: 12 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three).] Interlocutor: Thank you. Now you have about a minute to decide which of these things is most important to think about when yowre buying something expensive, Candidates: [1 minute (for pairs and groups of three).] Interlocutor: Thank you. Part 4 Interlocutor: Use the following questions, in order, as appropriate: e Some people say there will be no need for shops in the future because we'll buy everything online, Select any of the following Do you think ¡ts true that we buy a lot prompts, as appropriate: of things we don't really need these days? (Why? / Why nor?) » What do you think? ” e Do you agree? + Do you think that out of town shopping o And you? centres are a good idea? o ls ir better to go shopping with friends or alone? o Some people say that shopping is a leisure activity nowadays. What do you think? e Do you think that advertising encourages people to spend too much money? (Why? /Why not?) Thank you. That is the end of the test. 97  Frames for the Speaking test Test 2 Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the room. The visual material for Test 2 appcars on pages C4 and CS (Part 2), and C6 (Part 3). Part 1 2 minutes (3 minutes for groups of three) Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name iS 0... and this is my colleague .. And your names are? Can I have your mark sheets, please? Thank you. * Where are you from, (Candidate A)? + And you, (Candidate B)? First, we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. dea 7: Family and friends > Who are you most like in your family? (In what ways are you similar?) > Do you go on holiday with your family? (Why? / Why not?) » Have you done anything interesting with your friends recently? (What did you do with them?) + Tell me about a really good friend of yours. (Do you share the same interests?) A Your interests a ls there a sport or hobby you enjoy doing? (What do you do?) (Why do you like it?) + If you could learn a new skill, what would you choose to do? (Why?) + Do you like reading? (What do you read?) (Why do you like it?) o Have you seen a good film recently? (Tell me abour it.) Future plans + Have you got any plans for this weekend? (What are you going to do?) * Are you going to go on holiday this year? (Where are you going to go?) 9 1s there anything yowd like to study in the future? (Why?) o Which country would you most like to visit in the future? (Do you think yow'!l go there one day?) (Why? / Why not?) 98