PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 1A: Incorrect: If he's a three-time world champion, he can't have lost frequently. 1B: Incorrect: He looks gentle, but he wasn’t gentle in the ring. 1.C: Incorrect: He must have fought back to be world champion throe timee. 1D: Correct: ‘he was just a hulk who knew how to take a hit. 2 A: Incorrect: After two autobiographies, he has written a novel 2 B: Incorrect: This is the opposite of what the text says. 2.C: Correct: ‘a brilliant first novel... likely to gain a wide readership’. 2 D: Incorrect: ‘there is far more to it than that’ 3 A: Incorrect: The paragraph is about his parents, not about his childhood. 3 B: Correct: ‘His father was an‘athletics director ... his mother a physical education teacher’. 3 .C: Incorrect: There's reference to his parents’ ‘educational background, not his. 3 D: Incorrect: If it meant background in athl would say that he came from this stock. 4A: Incorrect: They weren't afraid. They thought he would get hurt. 4B: Incorrect: They insisted on a college education, not training, 4.C: Incorrect: They thought he would quit, not that they wanted him to. 4D: Correct: ‘I am pretty sure they thought I'd get hurt and quit wrestling’. 5 A: Incorrect: He could be in good condition because he has retired, not although he has. 5 B: Correct: ‘He looks in remarkably good condition for someone who spent 20 years in the ring’ 5 C: Incorrect: It doesn't say that that he stopped wrestling five years ago. 5 D: Incorrect: He says it’s amazing what retirement can do, not that he is amazed, © A: Incorrect: He used to resent it, which means that now he doesn't. 6 B: Incorrect: He doesn't say that wrestlers are not good actors. 6 C: Correct: ‘| used to really resent the acting label, but it is acting’. 6 D: Incorrect: He means that the acting aspect of wrestling sometimes comes close to being real A; Incorrect: This didn’t make him quit. B: Incorrect: He gave up wrestling partly because of his children’s reaction when he got hurt. He didn’t give up because he was getting hurt. Correct: ‘they stopped enjoying it’. : Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text, : Correct: ‘Wrestling is all about characters’. Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. Incorrect: Thore’e no eupport for thie in tho tont. : Incorrect: There's no reference to this in the text. ics, the text BORro0 >» PART 2 9 E: Link between ‘best-selling video game’ in the previous sentence and ‘Its success’, Also, link between ‘its success lies in the use of special effects” and ‘stunning action sequences that rely on fantasy effects’ Contrastive link between “film makers have started to realise that thoy could set films in similar sci-fi future worlds’ and ‘However, the difficulty for the producers of Hollywood appears to be ... 11 A: Link between ‘People who enjoyed the film will probably want to buy the videogame’ and This Clearly creates a mew market opportunity for the videogame industry’. 12 G: Link between the question ‘Why do some players {feel disappointed by films based on their favourite ‘games?’ and the answer ‘One reason is technical’. 13 C: Link between “your favourite thriller’, ‘You wouldn't be interested in watching the film if you knew the identity of the murderer’ and ‘In films you are not, supposed to have access to all the information’. 14 D: Link between ‘Suspense and mystery are essential ‘elements of film-making’ in the previous paragraph and 'This is not true for videogames’ 15 B: Link between “films and videogames’, ‘We go to the cinema to let someone else tall us a story’ and ‘a story and a game’ >» PART 3. 16 B: And | just don't think it's a very interesting job. 17 C: my mother has always tried to steer me away from taking up the profession 18 D: but then | began to think of the disadvantages 19 A he always tried to push me into taking up the same profession 20 C: Most of the other actors I've met... strike me as very arrogant people; | don't really think I'd get on with them. 21.8: my mother wasn't getting paid very well 22 D: I don't really think my dad's job affected my decision atall 23 A: My dad is a free-lance builder, like his father and his grandfather there aren't 90 meny jobs avoilable in pure research My mother did try to motivate me to take an interest in science subjects 25/6 D: trying to get me interested in taking a teaching qualification C: worrying about where the next job’s coming from. A: Ido worry thet we might have @ big fight about this some time in the future 29 C: very few people get to the top of the profession D: He also used to tell me about the satisfaction you can get from teaching Questions 1-15 = 2 marks each Questions 16-30 = 1 mark each ‘The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40. FOE Tests Answer key 177PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 ‘Question 1 Style: Formal. Do not use informal expressions. Content: 1 Say you have seen the advertisement and want ‘more information, 2 Ask where the school is and where the nearest undorground station is 3 Ask how big the classes are and what the facilities are. 4 Ask what dates you can register at the school 5 Ask what sort of leisure activities can be arranged and say what you like (going to the cinema, going to museums, etc.) 6 Ask what sort of accommodation is available. 7 Ask if tho prico includes the cost of accommodation. 8 Finish by saying you are looking forward to hearing from Mrs Brown. >> PART 2 ‘Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Decide who the narrator is and think of one or two other charactors. 2 The telephone call must have been about something that happened or will happen. Decide what single event can change one’s life forever. Describing this event will be the main part of your story. 3 In your story you must also explain the situation before the main event and the way it has or will affect Mark's life Question 3 Style: Noutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain what you are going to write about. Say what your favourite possession is. 2 Now describe the possession: how long you've had it, who gave it to you, what it's like, etc. 3 Explain why it means so much to you. Is it associated with some special event in your ife? What kind of memories are connected with i? Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Write a short introduction and describe the film in general terms. Say what the film is called, what kind of film it is, who directed it and who acts in it 2 Describe and comment on the plot, characters and special effects. 3 Conclude by saying why you think the film is worth seeing. ‘Question 5(a) ‘Style: Informal Content: Choose the character that is most intorosting. He or she doss not have to be the main character or the hero in the book. Explain what makes this character interesting. Describe how he or sho interacts with the rest of the characters. If this was a film, suggest what sort of actor or actress could play the part best. 178. FCE Tests Answer key Question 5 (b) Style: Formal or neutral. Do not use informal expressions. Start by saying whether you agrae or disagree (or partly agree) with the statement. If you agree, think of two examples in the book you have read to show that conflicts make you koop on reading, If you disagree, give examples of other things. that make you keep on reading. Content: ‘The two parts of the Writing Paper have equal marks. ‘The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40. PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1 1A 2C 38 4D 5C 6B 7B 8A 9C 10D 11D RA >> PART 2 Wit be 15no/little 16up Iwhich 18to Wnothing 20At 21what 22 at 23the/such 24have >> PART 3. 25 attractions (verb to noun, plural form) 26 height (adjective to noun} 27 construction (verb to noun) 28 exciting (verb to adjective) 29 competition (verb to noun} 30 imaginative (verb to adjective) 31 drawings (verb to noun, plural form) 32 ideal (noun to adjective) 33 surprisingly (verb to adjective to adverb) 34 recognition (verb to noun) >» PART 4 35 know I the cost of 36 should not I have deleted 37 due to I the bad 38 had better I not be 39 take I advantage of 40 has boon Htranslated 41 can't afford Ito buy 42 not phone I unless she gets Questions 1-34 - 1 mark each Questions 35-42 = 2 marks each The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40. PAPER 4 Listening >> PART 1 1B 2A 3A 4C 5B 6B 7C BC >> PART 2 9 two years 10 five years 11 (advertising) agency 12 active 13 education 14 close links 15 shopping malls, 16 exhausting 17 the future 18 June>> PART 3 19A 20E 21F 226 23C >> PART 4 24A 25C 26C 27B 28B 29A 30C Questions 1-30 = 1 mark each ‘The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40, Pie PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 11 A: Incorrect: She isn't surprised by the fact that she’s, driving. 1B: Incorrect: It doosn't surprise her that she has been ing in London for so long. 1C: Correct: ‘For a moment the town mouse | have become is being seen by the country mouse | used to be’ 1D: Incorrect: She would choose to live in the city again ‘given a new start’. 2 A: Correct: ‘the haunting sound of their wing bests gave way to silence’, 2B: Incorrect: ‘Haunting’ here doesn't suggest frightening. 2 C; Incorrect: The sound of the wings beating is not loud. 2 D: Incorrect: The swans interrupt her brother, but they don’t disturb or worry him. 3 A: Incorrect: The writer says that it's not 2 ‘picturesque! part of the coast, 3B: Incorrect: There’s no suggestion about this in the text. 3 C: Incorrect: There’s no support for this in the text. 3 D: Correct: ‘There are probably few days when he does ‘not pause to recognise its loveliness’. 4A: Incorrect: The lake itself is not evidence of change. 4B: Incorrect: Landowners have created lakes in the past as well. 4.C: Correct: ‘Formerly, landowners would almost certainly have made such changes for their own benefit, but this time it was done to. 4D: Incorrect: The need for preservation is not evidence ‘of change. 5 A: Correct: ‘second-homers, together with commuters, have come to be accepted as a vital part of the ‘country scent 5 B: Incorrect: It doesn't answer the question. 5 C: Incorrect: The text doesn't say where thoy are from, 5 D: Incorrect: There’s no support for this in the text. 6 A: Incorrect: The point is that people from working- class families are going to university. 6 B: Incorrect: Moving from the countryside is not an example of social mobility 6 C: Incorrect: Social mobility has to do with changes ‘occupation, not with whether one’s job is in the city or not. 6 D: Correct: ‘the children of today's workers may be moving into the same kind of jobs as the second- homers and the retired’. TA 78: Te 7D: 8D: Incorrect: There's no evidence Incorrect: It also depends on your personality and the personality of your neighbours. Correct: ‘perhaps it was always mainly in their minds’. Incorrect: Much depends on the personality of your neighbours. Incorrect: There are examples in the text where social life in the country is more exciting than social ife in the city (‘social life seems dizzying to a Londoner’. the text that she London, had problems adjusting to life Incorrect: She says ‘I do enjoy my lif’. Incorrect: There's no reference to the personality of people in her street. Correct: This is very unlike living in a London street’. >» PART 2 98: 10H: RA 13D: uc 6G Link between ‘CyberGirl has been successfully promoted as en ordinary sixteen-year-old teenage singer’ and ‘idols must have the same strengths and ‘weaknesses as their fans’. Link between ‘When asked if she is real, CyberGirl replies ... , adding defiantly that at least she is always there for her fans’ and This gives virtual pop stars a competitive edge over mass-marketed artists or boy bands who have very little contact with their fans’, Link between ‘her creators deny that she is mer ‘cheap alternative to a real singer’ and ‘In fact, CyberGirl has a great many advantages over flesh- and-blood act Link between the question ‘Could CyberGirl ever go on tour?’ and the answer ‘Sure she could’. Link between ‘French male cyberstar’ and The fans want to know whether he gets hungry’. Link between the fact that viewers regard the characters of soap operas as real people and send flowers and chocolates to the TV studios when the characters are in hospital and ‘The people who do that aren't crazy’. Link between ‘this time the teenagers aren't even idolising a real person’ and ‘I's utterly pathetic, sad ‘and a bit ridiculous’ ya >> PART 2 6A: 7D: 18 B: 19/20 19/20 20 A: 22D: 23 B: 24c: 25 C: 26 A: This gained a lot of publicity for the school ‘a website that the school had started ‘a leading expert on wild birds was invited ‘A; and handed over £750 to the World Wildlife Fund D: £1,000 was donated to the ... Wildlife Rescue Service the school magazine brought out o special edition where pupils expressed their feelings took pupils to the coastal marshes of Easton-on-Sea a report monitoring the progress of species threatened with extinction the effects of changes in climatic patterns how pollution can destroy historic buildings in the region Thay cycled through the city ... the benefits of cycling FCE Tests Answer key 17927 A: a survey centre 28 D: to measure the levels of noise in Stanley Road 29 C: to launch a campaign for the restoration of the medieval square ‘The pupils at thi . into air pollution in the local shopping 30 D: ner-city comprehensive school PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 ‘Question 1 Style: Content: Formal. 11 Explain you are wt Mrs Stanton. 2 Say you want to reserve @ room for the datos given. Give details about the type of room you want. 3 Check that vegetarian food can be served (both lunch and dinner). 4. Ask for a list of tours and check that there are English-speaking guides. 5 Ask for information on price and check that breakfast is included in the price. 6 Ask the manager to confirm the arrangement in writing. 19 on behalf of Mr and >> PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral. Content: 1 In your introduction state your opinion clearly. ‘Say which of the two you think is best. 2.In the body of your essay give reasons for your choice and support them with examples. 3 Make a list of possible disadvantages of your preferred lifestyle and give examples. 4In your conclusion summarise which lifestyle you prefer and why. ‘Question 3 Style: Formal or neutral Content: 1 Think of the typical teenager. What are the most popular spare time activities? 2 What are their favourite hobbies? Which are more popular with boys and which with giris? 2 Aro toonagere keen on sports? Which are the most popular sports with boys? With girls? 4 How often do they go out? What do they do when they go out? 5 Summarise your ideas. Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Write a short introduction and give an overview of the trilogy. Describe briefly what the theme is. You could also mention who directed the different films and who acts in them. 2 Compare the film you saw with the first two films. You could compare the plot, acting, soundtracks, costumes, special offects, etc. 3 Conclude by giving your opinion of the film and say if itis worth seeing. 180 FCE Tests answer key Question 5(a) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: In your introduction explain if the book or story could be performed as a play. Briefly desoribe the main scenes that you would select and comment on whether the characters are interesting enough for a play. Summarise your ideas and list the main problems of turning the book or story into a play. Question 5(b) Formal or neutral. In your introduction express your opinion. Then uso the body of the essay to explain your reasons, using examples from the book. What ‘exactly makes the book or story you have read ‘more appealing to men or women? In your conclusion say why some people might disagree with you, PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1 1B 2A 3C 4D 5B 6C 7A 8A 9B 10C 1A 120 >> PART 2 1Bthoir 14wore 15 tho 16 those 17 the/this 18 what 19To 2as 2110 22K 23more 24as >» PART 3 25 threatened (noun to verb, past participle} 26 willing (noun to adjective) 27 apparently (adjective to adverb) 28 contents (verb to noun, plural form) 29 possibilty (adjective to noun) 30 development (verb to non) 31 unexpected (verb to negative adjective) 32 housing (verb to abstract noun) 33 addition (verb to noun) 34 restrictions (verb to noun, plural form) b> PART 4 35 not las expensive as 36 should have told me 37 came across I the photographs 38 were painted I by 39 are likely Ito start 40 asked him I not to stay 41 do not foe! like I going 42 no teat left PAPER 4 Listening >> PART 1 1A 2C 3C 4B 5A 6B 7B 8A >> PART 2 old 10 60,000/sixty thousand 11 60,000/fity thousand ‘writing 13 exposed 14-cultural 18 imaginative>» PART 3 19D 20E 21F 22C 238 >» PARTS 24A 25C 26A 27A 288 29C 30A is PAPER 4 Reading >> PART 1 1B: Correct: This occurred while they were out walking in the Lake District. 2 A: Correct: ‘tis a living force thet feels joy and sadness’ 3 .C: Correct: ‘Wordsworth’s home ... is now one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District’. 4D: Correct: ‘Wordsworth himself was far from keen on tourists Correct: ‘because you are walking in the footprints of William and Dorothy’. Correct: ‘they aren't tall yellow trumpets .. they're tiny ... They're grouped around individual trees rather than collecting together’ Correct: ‘What you're seeing at last is nature ‘transformed by human sight and imagination.’ Correct: There are several suggestions in the text oem that expresses a basic spinit of the early English Romanticism’, it's the way he chooses to describe scene as if ithad human emotions’, ‘the central mystery of English Romanticism’, etc 5c: 6c: 78: BA >» PART 2 ‘9 F: Link between The population profile has changed’ ‘life expectancy has increased’, 10 C: Link between ‘Mental activity .. can contribute to better health’ and ‘a very effective way of excercising the brain’. Link between how older people used to feel (in previous sentence) and ‘This is how ...” Link between ‘sophisticated strategy and simulation games’ and 'are among the most popular of these’. Contrastive link between ‘grey gamers simply don't have the okillat and 'Thio couldn't bo further from tho truth’ Contrastive link between ‘they may have slower reaction times and ‘On the other hand, grey gamers have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games’. Link between ‘a vast potential market exists out there' and ‘targeting them would be comparatively more profitable for the business’. NE: RG BD 148: BA: >) PART 3 16 D: It took me hours of hard work and a lot of money to convert the old storage room into a study. Tho walls are covered with all sorts of portraits, posters and landscapes I ike to retreat to my room and paint. an artist. just an amateur 19 D: I remember my grandfather spending endless hours in his library we 188: I'm not really 20 A: | like to keep it clean and uncluttered, with just the basic kitchen table and chairs : The custom-made bookshelves cost a fortune, but | didn’t mind at all the light blue colour of the walls, \: We have bare floorboards we're still surrounded by miles of open fields |lcan see right across the valley to the Welsh ‘mountains in the far distance, : Benny, our Irish sottor who has his bed in the back corner of the room have blinds at the windows Leould never wake up in a room that’s gloomy Cloudy mornings make me fee! miserable. ‘was worried that our living room might be too big to be cosy taking the guitar down from the hook above the table 30 A: PAPER 2. Writing >» PART 1 Question 1 Style: Formal. Content: 1 In your introduction state clearly that you're writing to complain. 2 Provide background information about the date and destination of your trip. 2 Complain about the coach being old and ditty. and about it leaving 30 minutes late 4.Complain about the driver being rude and unhelpful. Say that he refused to help you with ‘your luggage. 5 Explain that you were not given a 25% discount, as stated in the advertisement, because the online booking had to be made at least a month in advance, which is not stated in the advert. 6 In your conclusion ask for a full refund or a free return ticket. >» PART 2 ‘Question 2 ‘Style: Formal or neutral. Content: 1 Describe your favourite sport. Say if itis a team sport or individual sport. 2 Say if the sport is popular in your country. Give reasons why you like it Is it exciting to wateh? 3 Describe the clothes and equipment required. Say if these are expensive and if they affect the popularity of the sport. 4 Describe the kind of people who take up the sport. Say what qualities are required and how fit you have to be to take it up. Question 3 Style: Informal. Content: 1 Begin your letter by saying how you are and asking your aunt and uncle how they are. 2 Think of three things that have change your neighbourhood. Is the traffic the same? Is the area more densely populated? What about pollution? 3 How has life changed as a result? 5 Answer key 1814 Say how you feel about these changes. Are you concerned about the future of the area? Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Write a short introduction. Give the title of the play, which book it was based on, who put it fon, and where, 2.In one or two paragraphs, comment on the various aspects. Was the play well written? ‘Was it well acted? What were the sets and costumes like? 2 You could also compare the play with the book and give your opinion on how successful the ‘adaptation was. 4 Conclude by describing how the audience reacted to the play, why they liked it, and give your own opinion. Question 5{a) Style: Formal or noutral. Content: Explain what you feel is the message that the writer wants to convey. Think of two or three ‘sections or scones that best illustrate the main ‘theme of the book. Describe them in detail and explain why and how these connect to the central theme of the book. Question 5(b) Style: Formal or neutral. Content In your intraduetion explain how much you ‘agree or disagree with the statement. Choose at least two main characters to support your opinion, showing either that they are complex or that they are simple. Give examples of actions that the characters perform which support your opinion. In your conclusion say briefly why someone would disagree with the statement and summarise your opinion. PAPER 3. Use of English >> PART 1 10 2C 3D 4A 5B 6A 7C BA 9A 10D 11C 2B >» PART 2 13to Tboth 1Sin 1the 17a 18for 19up 20who 210ur 22wore 230n 24in >» PART 3 25 happily (adjective to adverb) 26 expensive (noun to adjective) 27 wealthy (noun to adjective) 28 savings (verb to noun, plural form) 29 departure (verb to noun) 30 luxurious (noun to adjective) 31 disappointment (verb to noun) 32 boredom (verb to noun) 133 freedom (adjective to noun) 34 disastrous (noun to adjective) >> PART 4 35 apologised for I being late 36 reminds met of 37 can afford I the fare 182 _FCE Tests Answer key 38 to have I our kitchen redecorated 39 you mind I speaking 40 has been deaf I since 41 are advised Ito buy 42 wish I had soon PAPER 4 Listening >» PART 1 1A 2B 3C 48 5A 6C 7B 8A >> PART 2 Qsenior IW-south 11 science 12Iibrary 13 second floor ‘(hall 15 press 16 the mayor 17 7/seven 1B art centre >> PART 3 19B 20E 21D 2A 230 >» PART 4 24C 25A 268 27A 288 298 30C la PAPER 1 Reading > PART 1 11C: Correct: ‘We love them ... we cannot escape ... We tuse them ... yet we worry ... We rely on them ... yet many of us don't bolieve .. Correct: ‘the long-term effects ... will be entirely positive sa long as the public can be convinced to mako use of them’. : Correct: ‘backbone of modern social life’. Correct: ‘mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents’. Correct: ‘supporting existing friendshi networks’. Correct: ‘public transport and traffic information’. Correct: 'a route is automatically downloaded". Correct: ‘Among the most important benefits’, ‘There aro many other possibilities’, ‘Mobile phones can be used in education’. OF 1s and, 2 > >> PART 2 9 C: Link between ‘Dogs often give the impression that they know exactiy what their owners want, without being told’ and ‘This sensitivity’ Link between ‘can go wild’ and ‘Such cases’ in the ext sentence. “These’ refers to ‘important occupations’ in the previous sentence. It answers the question in the previous sentence (‘do some people go too far?’ ‘Susan Brown is an example of a pet owner who has become very selective about her pet's diet Link between’ ‘start counting calorios’ and ‘Restrictions on how much they eat ‘15 G: “Examples of these’ refer to “uncharacteristic ways’ in the provious sentence, WH: BE 4d:>> PART 3 16 C: | didn't pass the test until my fourth attempt 17 A: I thought because | knew how a car works it would make a difference. That was a big mistake! 18 D: she used to tell me how awful it was, which put me off a lot 19 C: My childhood ambition was to be the first woman Formula One world champion! 20 B: I was shaking and my knees were trembling 21 D: my parents said that the driving lessons would be @ present for my birthday I've got a part-time job delivering books ... and Ihave to use their delivery van : my aunt, who has a farm, let me go into a field and drive around : almost had an accident! the other part of the test wasn't nearly as hard haven't had the chance to drive a car ever since got my licence 22D: 27/8 B:1 know what my parents are getting me for my birthday 27/8 C:'m confident Ill have enough to buy a decent second-hand car 29 A: I'd been riding a motorbike for six months 30 D: | just booked ten lessons at first, but in the end | needed over three times that many! PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 Question 1 ‘Style: Formal Content: 1 Say you have seen the advertisement and want more information. 2.Ask when the flat is available and say when you need it. 3 Ask whether the flat is furnished, 4 Ask what the address is and whether the flat is. noisy. 5 Ask how much the rent i. 6 Finish by saying you are looking forward to hearing from Mr Hopkins. >> PART 2 Question 2 ‘Style: Neutral or semi-formal Comtent: 1 State the aim of the report. 2 Describe the young people in your area: what are their likes and dislikes. 3 Explain what they normally eat and drink. Say ‘what their favourite eating places are. 4 Say what kind of food would be healthier, 5 Suggest how they could be encouraged to try eating healthier food. Question 3 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Decide who Helen and Steve are. Are they friends, colleagues or brother and sister? How old are they? Are they studying or working? 2 Decide if your story will begin or end with tho Prompt sentence. 3 Think of what has happened before they burst out laughing. Give some background information before you describe the main event of the story. 4 Describe Helen and Steve's feslings and reactions to the main event of the story and say how it affected their Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 In the introduction give the ttle of the film and mention briefly the historical event it is based. fon. You could give some basic information ‘uch aa who dirccted it and whe acted i 2 Describe the event as it happened in history and compare ‘combine thi people who took part in the event and the way they were portrayed in the film. 3.Comment on the costumes and porhaps also ‘on the film sets, soundtrack and any other {features of the film which were important. 4 Conclude by saying whether you think the film was historically accurate, and whether you think people should see it. Question 5(a) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: Think of a main event that affects the plot and development of characters. Give some background information. Say what happone before the main event. Then describe the event. Explain briefly which characters are involved in it ‘and what their involvement is. Now explain why this event is important for the development of the story and how it affects the characters. Question 5(b) Style: Formal or neutral Content: Start by saying whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Don't forget that you can ‘half agree’ with the statement; for instance, you could say the characters need only be slightly exaggerated to be interesting. Then find ‘examples from the book that support your opinion. PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1B 2B 3D 4A 5B 6A 7C 8C 9A WA 1D 1A >» PART 2 13o0n IWabout ISthey 16for 17has 1not 19 their 2010 21as 20n 23how 24why >» PART 3 25 popularity (adjective to noun) 26 breath (verb to noun) 27 immediately (adjective to adverb) 28 carefully (noun to adjective to adverb) 29 fitness (adjective to noun) 80 pressure (verb tv nun) 31 emotional (noun to adjective) 32 ability (adjective to noun) FCE Tests Answer key 18333 competitors (verb to noun, plural form) 34 encourage (noun to verb) >> PART 4 35 will be made Ito train 36 provided (that) I! kept 37 Thad told t you 38 succeeded in I getting 39 afford I such an 40 hardly ever | goes out 41 in spite of I feeling 42 is unlikely Ito come PAPER 4 Listening >> PART 1 1B 2B 3A 4C SC 6C 7A 8B >» PART 2 9 18leighteen years 10 afford 11 soccer 12 made redundant 13 encouragement 14 (lots of) money 16 financial help 16 success 17 reasonable 18 blua >> PARTS. IE 20C 21A 22F 238 >> PART 4 24C 258 26C 27A 28C 29B 30A Tt PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 1C: Correct: ‘This’ refers to the comment he made about the referee ("Just what you would expect from a woman’). 2 A: Correct: ‘the manager ... was forced to resign after criticising the country’s first woman referee’. 3.C: Correct: She says that he can think what he wants, and she is confident that he is in the minority. 4A: Correct: It rofere to doveloping ‘a thick okin’ 5 B: Correct: 'Fans have not updated their vocabulary to take account of female officials’. 6 D: Correct: ‘it helps increase women’s interest in football generally’ 7 A: Correct: ‘cultural rather than legal barriers’. 8 B: Correct: ‘They are scared you will give them a card more readily.” >» PART 2 9B: Link between ‘the two large display windows’ and ‘The display on the right’. Link between the description of the two windows in the previous paragraph and ‘A central console between the windows’. 11 E: Link between ‘the total you have to pay’, ‘For Security reasons, you have to do this’ and ‘you can, only collect the goods after you've paid. 184 FcE Tests answer key 12 Hi: Link between ‘one of the biggest problems’, ‘The challenge is to create a piece of machinery which will be delicate enough ... but at the same time strong enough to ... Link between ‘every now invention has been regarded with some suspicion at first’ and ‘The real question is whether ... enough people will overcome their doubts’. Link between “the small shopkeeper in inner-city areas’ and ‘Many shops like these’. 16 G: Link between ‘considerable advantages’ and ‘Machines do not take lunch breaks ... Isn't this the surt of efficiency people want from a shop these days?’ BD: Wk: >> PART3 16 D: unique opportunity to raise some cash for the Red. Cross 17 C: One thing that annoyed me people watching bbut in the end it seems to be worth it asked me to join her a few mornings a week | didn’t even get to the end of the course : when I started to feel a bit of fatigue kicking in and hit the wall 22 D: four of us from the office : physically | don’t think | have a great deal of talent or ability 24 D: so | joined the [juguingl club 25 B: I've entered for the Berlin Marathon 26/7 A: Running long distance is a bit like life too. 26/7 C: Long distance running is a good discipline for life itself drag myself out of bed on cold winter mornings ... in the pouring rain 29 B: we watched the news ... he could see my face 30 A: | can reach the opon countryside in just a couple of minutes on foot from my front door step. . was the attitude of 28D: PAPER 2. Writing >> PART 1 Question 1 Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Inank her for her lotter and say you like the idea of a visit, 2 Ask for some information about her group. 3 Ask exactly when they plan to visit and if it would be possible to have a discussion about British folk music efter the concert. 4 Suggest having dinner after the programme. 5 Tell her that you would be happy to find accommodation for the members of the group. You could suggest a hotel or bread and breakfast accommodation. You could even offer to put poople up at the homes of your society members. 6 Give information about your own society: how many members there are, how old they are, What kind of music they are interested in, ete, 7 Finish by seying that you are looking forward to hearing from her soon.>» PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain whether there is much difference between growing up in a small family and ‘growing up in a large family. 2 Sum up the advantages and disadvantages of ‘a small family. Give examples. 3.Sum up the advantages and disadvantages of 2 large family. Give examples. 4 Suggest which one might be better and why. Question 3 Style: Informal, Content: 1 Describe the place where you now live. 2.Sum up the differences between life in th ‘small village and your previous life in a city. 3 Explain what you enjoy and don't enjoy about the present situation. ilustrate your points with examples. 4 Say how you feel about the future, and how You think you will adapt to this new situation. Have you regretted moving? If you had the chance, would you go back to the city? ‘Question 4 ‘Style: Neutral or informal. Contemt: 1 You could begin by saying whether the film you ate going to write about is the best or worst film you have seen this year. 2 Give some basic information about the film, such as who directed it and who acted in it. Briefly say what the film was about. 3 Discuss what exactly it was about the film that, made it so good/bad. Perhaps compare it to ‘other good/bad films you have seen. Comment fon the film script, the acting, and any other features that were important. 4 Finish by recommending it or warning people not to 80 Question 5{a) Style: Informal. Content: Start by recommending this book to your friend, ‘Say what the book is about and what you liked ‘most about it. Give reasons why you think your friend would enjoy reading it during his or her holiday. You may also mention aspects of the book that you think your friend may not particularly like Question 5{b) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: Give your opinion about the ending in the book or short story. Give reasons why you like or dislike it. Suggest an alternative ending. Explain how this ending compares to the one in the book or short story. Is it more optimistic? Is it more. dramatic? PAPER 3 Use of English >» PART 1 1D 2B 3A 4D 5C 6B 7A 8D 9C WB A ns >) PART 2 13a 14to 1Sfor 1in 17her Bis 19the 20 has 21 at 22 yourself 23 more/of 24 for >) PART 3 25 construction (verb to noun} 26 arrival (verb to noun) 27 beginning (verb to noun) 28 global (noun to adjective) 29 difficulties (adjective to noun, plural form) 30 sharply (adjective to adverb) 231 hunger (adjective to noua) 32 buildings (verb to noun, plural form) 33 impossible (adjective to negative adjective) 34 observation (verb to noun) >) PART 4 35 never allows us Ito 36 did not get home # until 37 so that Ihe would 38 isn't any/is no tea I eft 39 advised me/us I not to go 40 a full description 1 of 41 should not have t left 42 only guest who I didn’t PAPER 4 Listening > PART 1 1A 28 3A 48 5B 6C 7C 8B >» PART 2 QJuly 10 12Awelve 11 train station 12 underground car park 13 nurseries 14 fairground, 15 T/seven 16 Classic 17 flowers 18 the ecology >» PART 3 19D 20E 218 2A 23C >» PART 4 24A 25C 26C 278 28A 29C 30C Hic PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 1B: Correct: ‘yes, really, a menu of pillows’. 2 C: Correct: ‘The Wensley hotels are all about the little ‘extras ~ and clearly there are enough people willing to pay for them’. Correct: ‘will ensure the chain's continued success’. Correct: ‘people still want luxury, particularly as they are now getting it from fewer and fewer places’. Correct: ‘t's still about motivating people and encouraging people so the guests have the best possible treatment’. Correct: ‘I would love to be in Edinburgh but | don't know that the market is robust enough’. FCE Tests Answer key 1857 D: Correct: The chain is also launching boutique hotels «the first opens later this year in Naples’. 8 C: Correct: ‘Mr Watson is a busy man — and likes it that way’ >» PART 2 9 E: Link between the question (What is this learning disability ..2) and ‘dyscalculics cannot recognise .. ‘count them one by one’ Link between ‘huge problems’ and ‘Another problem’, Link between ‘concept of time’ and ‘difficulty reading schedules and remembering the order which things happened’. Link between ‘end up miles away from their intended destination’ and ‘On top of getting lost’. : Link between ‘how much money they have got left” nd ‘Dealing with cash ... fear’. Link between ‘cannot coordinate the movements of their body’ and ‘impossible to recall the complicated step sequence of a dance’ Contrastive link between the problems listed in the previous paragraphs and ‘On the other hand, dyscalculics are very good at creative arts’. WA nG 4D: BC: >> PART 3 the book took me half a year to write : Iwas pretty offended at the time 18 D: tho artistic work on the cover, which I really hated at first i Thad no access to a word processor : |... forgot about the book for about ten years : | vowed I'd never write a biography again My first published work was a biography of the Duke of Wellington : It was a work of history, a study of the Industrial Revolution 24 C: You might have seen the film that was based on my first novel I would write ten pages every morning : he wasn't interesting enough | had to be strict about how long | would work for in the short stories I'd had published before running the risk of including inaccuracies Iwas awarded the General Haig Memorial Prize for the book SBsyeg PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 Question 1 Style: Informal. Content: 1 Explain that you are going to the holiday camp you went to last year. 2 Invite your friend to come with you. 3 Describe the place and say why itis fun for the entire family 4 Describe the sports facilities and give ‘examples of the activities available. 5 Say when you would like to go and suggest by when you have to book. 6 Finish by saying you hope your friend will agree to come, 186 CE Tests answer key >> PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Begin by saying that a pet can change your life. 2 Give reasons why you think so. 3 Describe the experience of having a pet. 3 Give one or more examples of someone whose life changed after he or she got a pet. 4 Suggest how having a pet can influence different people in different ways. ‘Question 2 Style: Noutral. Content: 1 Describe the job you did and the place wher you worked. 2 Give reasons why this was a positive/negative experience for you, 3 Explain what you enjoyed and why. Explain what you didn't enjoy and why. 4 Suggest why this (or similar summer job) might be a good experience for tesnagers. Neutral or somi-formal, 1 Begin by giving some basic information about the play: who directed it, who acted in it, ‘whore itis on, 2 Give a brief outline of the story. 2.Comment on the acting, the sete and costumes. 4 Discuss the reviews the play has received focusing on what the nogative ones said about the play and why. 5 Say why you think the negative criticisms were unfair and give your own opinion of the play. 6 Conclude by saying whether you think the play is worth seeing. ‘Question 5{a} Formal or neutral Start by saying whether you agree, party agree or disagree with the statement. For example, the ‘message might help people, but not in everyday life. Then find examples from the book of themes or messages that support your opinion, Quection 5 (b) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: State the aim of the report and say whether you think the book would be suitable for this particular age group. Explain the reasons why it ‘would be appropriate or inappropriate and give specific examples from the book. Think of events that would (or would not) be understandable to 14-year-old children. Finally, decide if the subject of the book could be used for discussion in class. Content: PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1 18 28 3A 48 5A 6D 7C 8B 9A 108 11D 2c>» PART 2 1Bbetween 14it 15a 16as 17 than 180n 19 front 20like 211s 22t0 2them 2all >> PARTS 25 civilisations (verb to noun, plural form) 26 obsession (verb to noun) 27 traditionally {noun to adjective to adverb) 28 professional (noun to adjective) 29 widely (adjective to adverb) 30 responsibilty (adjective to noun) 31 regulations (verb to noun, plural form} 32 unable {adjective to negative adjoctivo) 33 successful (noun to adjective) 34 profitable (noun to adjective) b> PART 4 35 denied I having beenidenied that | he had been, 36 what the wicth I of 37 tell them apart I because 38 has not been abroad I since £39 is still waiting I forjstil hasn't I receivedihad 40 whether II had 41 gets on my 42 to got Lover PAPER 4 Listening >> PART 1 1A 2B 3A 4A 5C 6C 7B 8C >> PART 2 unfashionable 10 largest 11 (indoor) alternative ‘adults 13 (business) executives 14 natural 15 boys 16 new markets 17 (toy) fairs 18 controlled >> PART3 19C 20E 21F 22A 238 >> PART 4 24C 25C 26A 27B 28C 29A 308 PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 1.C: Correct: ‘the warmth would loosen rocks that were, gripped by ice’. 2D: Correct: it became obvious that this was going to be an awkward route’. Correct: it can easily be pushed off on to you by people climbing above’ Correct: ‘the air above suddenly seemed falling rocks’. Correct: ‘a rack in your face is far less pleasant than a rock in your helmet’. 6 A: Correct: The ‘overhanging canopy of rock’ would protect him from rocks falling on his head. Correct: nis 1s the sound of falling rocks described in previous paragraphs (‘thon crack again’). a 4B e with, 5c: 7 8 B: Correct: "The rock had passed through the hoop of, my body ... missing me’ >» PART 2 9A: Contrastive link between ‘the government would not allow anyone to operate a private radio station’ and "However, the government's power only extended to the country itself Link between ‘During a period when pop music was extremely popular, the BBC played very litle of it” and ‘As a result, there were lerge numbers of young people who wanted to listen ... but couldn't’. Link between ‘a radio station operating outside Britain’ and ‘this station’. Link between the reasons given for Radio Caroline's popularity and ‘The audiences loved Link between ‘the British government decided that ‘some action had to be taken’ and ‘a new law was passed’. Link between the developments at the BBC and ‘creasing number of listeners were switching from the pirate stations to the eminent broadcaster’. : Link between ‘Radio Caroline found itself in serious financial difficulties’ and ‘Its situation became even 0c: We b> PART it was the first time I'd ever played the lottery. : I would write cheques for big amounts of money and posted them off to friends : Pat and | were part of a syndicate. :: [had won ... about a year earlier : Thad always considered myself a pretty unlucky person 21 C: I would ... play the first numbers that came into my head never change the set of numbers that | play giving quite a lot of the money to the Red Cross and other charities My two brothers, Pete and Fred, borrowed a handsome amount of money 25 B; determined not to let the money affect our lifestyle 2ac: 26/7 _B: | decided to carry on working 26/7. D: | never considered giving up my job. 28C: | went completely the other way ... much smaller than the flat | nad 29 A: I bought some shares in a computer software company 30 D: I just wish they'd treat me the way they always used to. PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 ‘Question 1 Style: Conter Informal. 1 Say you are glad she had a good time. 2 Thank her for the invitation and say you would like to come. 3 Explain that you can’t go on Friday evening and give a reason why. FCE Tests Answer key 1874 Ask if you can go on Saturday morning. Ask ‘what time and how to get there. Can you go by bus or by train? 5 Ask if you need to bring anything special for the weekend, like your swimming costume. 6 Finish by asking her what plans she might have for Sunday evening. >» PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. 1 Decide on the narrator. Who are you? How old are you? Are you working or studying? Where do you live? 2 Decide why a phone call could cause trouble. Why did you regret making that phone call? Why was it a mistake? 3 Decide whether to begin or end with the prompt sontence. If you decide to begin the story with it, explain the events that happened before the phone call. Explain what happened after the phone call. How did that phone call affect the narrator and main characters? 4 If you end the story with the prompt sentence describe the chain of events that led to the main event of the story. Keep the story simple and clear. Question 3 Styler Intormal. Content: 1 State your opinion clearly in the first paragraph. Say whether your friend should go on the exchange programme or not. 2 List the advantages and disadvantages of the programme. Give reasons for your views and provide examples from your own experience. 3. Wish your friend good luck whatever he or she decides to do. Question 4 ‘Styler Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 In the introduction, give some basic information about the film: who directed it, who acted in it and what it is about. 2 How good ere the special effects? How heavily does the film rely on them? 3 Comment on the other aspects of the tlm: the story, acting, soundtrack, etc. 4 Give your opinion about this particular film, 5 Conclude by referring to the comment. Say whether you think audiences are becoming bored with films that rely heavily on special affects. Question 5(a) Style: Formal or neutral Content: Start by saying whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Is the setting important? Does the time and place make any difference to whether you like it or not? Think of the book or short story you have read. Do you think it has universal appeal? Do you think that because of when and where itis set it will appeal to a specific group of readers? Give reasons and support you views with examples from the book. 488 _FCE Tests Answer key Question 5{b) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: Start by saying whether you think the book is ‘gripping and absorbing’ or not. Give reasons. Is the plot interesting? Are the characters well Portrayed? Is the ending satisfactory? Think of parts of the book that support your opinion. Sum. Up by listing the strengths and weaknesses of the book you've read. PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1 1B 2A 3D 4C 58 6B 7C 8A 9D 0C 1A 128 >> PART 2 1Bfor 14At 15 from 16 was 17 deal 18 somelseverall many 19that 20in 21could 22had 23 the 24 with ination (verb to noun) 26 practical (noun to adjective) 27 inconvenient (adjective to ne 28 commonly (adjective to adverb) 29 equipment (verb to noun) 30 frequently (adjective to adverb) 21 hatred (vorb to noun) 32 development (verb to noun) 33 disabilities (noun to negative noun, plural form) 34 behaviour (verb to noun) >» PART 4 35 has not changed I since ‘36 apologise for Hforgetting to 37 spent the whole afternoon I sleeping 38 refused to I be seen 39 would not have fainted Lif, 40 would rather I watch football than 41 as soon as | you receive 42 has been I out of order PAPER @ Listening >> PART 1 1C 2A 3C 4A 5B 6A 7B 8A >> PART2 9 June 15" 10 on (the) radio 11 mayor 12 footballer ‘Bexperts 14 practical 16 flexible 16 qualifications 17 applications 18 website >> PART 3 198 20E 21A 22F 23C >» PART 4 24A 258 26C 27C 28B 298 30AHie PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 1.C: Correct: ‘the person inside her body middle-aged woman Correct: I don’t have to do things for the sake of them ... I'm only ever going to do the things that, interest me’ Correct: itis suggested that being so ambitious is something she might be embarrassed about. : Correct: ‘I wanted to study and I didn't want to stay whore Iwas. I wanted mor Correct: She had to ‘be on time, make sense, be logic’ 6 D: Correct: ‘Sinclair prefers ... a small family car’. ‘Money's never been a big part of my life. : ‘what could possibly make me excited! actually a >) PART 2 9 D: ‘Not really’ answers the question at the end of the previous paragraph. ‘them’ refers to ‘numbers from one to three’ in the previous sentence. : Contrastive link between ‘Humans remember things groups oF categories’ and ‘Orangutans, on the other hand, appear to remember things according to mere they saw them last. Link botwoon ‘Orangutans can become very ‘emotional’ and ‘They feel extremely frustrated’ in the next sentence. : Link between ‘animals in captivity’ and ‘we cannot study ... i their natural environment’. Link between ‘There are differences ... work’ and ‘This becomes apparent ... the same task to do’. Link between ‘the ability to recognise themselves in a mirror’ and ‘This seems to suggest RA: 13 14H 158: >> PARTS. 16 A: sports can teach children the importance of teamwork. ... sports are about working together towards @ common goal sports can teach you how to be humble and realistic ‘Sports can teach you ... how to remain focused Almost everything else at school is about individual efforts national sports ‘school curriculum the Olympic spirit... which nowadays is more Important than ever before give childron who are not high achievers a chanco to ‘excel at something : learn the importance of fair play Being competitive is part of human nature ‘an excellent outlet for this aggressiveness. from the most popular anes ... t0 the less popular ones. the head didn’t really think sports mattered sports are often regarded as a sort of optional extra girls don't get oncouraged to do woll at oports obesity ... nutritional value of food, etc. should be included in sports lessons We: WL: WA: 20a: benefit ... they are part of the 21D: . provide 30 D; Taking part in a sports lesson can be a major source of embarrassment for less athletic children. PAPER 2. writing >> PART 1 ‘Question 1 Style: Semi-formal. Comtent: 1 Thank her for her letter. 2 Ask ifthe tour can start earlier and give a reason why this would be good idea. ‘Suggest a time that the tour could start ‘9 Gay the youth discussion programme sounde teresting, and ask if you can join in, 4 Ask where lunch will be. 5 Explain what sort of things you would like to ‘ask tho station manager. 6 Say you think the talk by the marketing manager might not be very interesting and ask if you can interview a programme presenter instead, 7 Finish by saying you are looking forward to hearing from her again. >» PART 2 Question 2 Stylo: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 In the introduction, give some basic. information about tho play: who directed it, ‘who acted in it and where itis showing, 2 Describe briefly what the play is about, Does tho play have a theme? 3. Comment on other aspects of the play: the acting, sets, costumes, etc. 4 Explain why you think itis a good play and why you enjoyed it 5 Discuss what advantages the theatre has over the cinema and illustrate what you say using examples from the play you saw. 6 Conclude by saying why you think the theatre stil has a lot to offor. ‘Question 3 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain that you think local traditions are important 2 Give reasons and examples why they are important to small communities 3 Discuss the danger of forgetting local traditions. 4 Give examples of traditions that are important for the cultural identity of people and should, therefore, be maintained, 4 Neutral or somi-formal. Decide who the narrator is. Decide what his or her personality and lifestyle is. Think of a decision that one can make and then regret for tho rest of one's life. Is this a career decision? Is. this a decision that affects family or friends? Give background information about the events leading to it. Make suro the decision of the narrator has negative results and describe them. before you finish with the sentence you have been given. Que: Style Content: Tests Answer key 189‘Question 5(a) Style: Formal or neutral. Choose a ‘minor’ character from the book or short story you have read. Describe the character detail. Say what makes this character teresting and provide examples to support ‘your opinion. Explain why this character could be the main character in a different story. You may suggest the kind of story that he or she ‘could be the main character of. ‘Question 5{b) Style: Formal or noutral. Content: Decide which of the characters in the book or short story you have read made an important decision. Describe the character and explain in detail the decision he or she had to make. Explain how this decision affected the life of the character and the lives of the rest of the characters. Say whether you would have made the same decision if you had found yourself in a similar situation, PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1 1B 2D 3B 4A 5C 6D 7A 8D 9A 108 110 12D >» PART 2 13to 14the 15who 16how 17by 18 able ‘9these/they 20at 210n 2as 2not 24 what >> PART3 25 unknown (verb to negative adjective) 26 professional (noun to adjective) 27 valuable (noun to adjective) 28 directors (verb to noun, plural form) 29 submissions (verb to noun, plural form) 30 Generally (adjective to adverb) 31 rejection (verb to noun) 32 notify (noun to verb) 33 typically (adjective to adverb) 34 creativity (verb to noun) >> PART 4 35 only studentione who I did not 36 time I you decided 37 he gets this hair cut 38 borrowed a dictionary I from me 39 to cut down ton 40 can't have I forgotten 41 only Iwe had 42 should not have L sulted PAPER 4 Listening >» PART 1 1C 2A 8A 4B 5C 6A 7C 8B 190 _FCE Tests Answer key >» PART 2 Tell me How 10 13ithirteen_ 11 (quite) sophisticated 12 the speed 13 Balances 14 forecast 15 updates 16 Road Works 17 navigation 18 (6) five minutes >> PART 3 19D 20C 21F 228 236 >> PART 4 24C 258 26A 27A 288 298 30C