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Succeed in City & Guilds
Communicator - CEFR Level 82
IESOL & ISESOL
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Contents
I ESOL Listening-Reading-Writing
IESOL PRACTICE TEST 1 Page 5
lEsol PRAcľlcE TEST 2 Page 15


|EsoL PRAcľlcE TEST 9 Page 85
lEsol PRAcTlcE TEST ĺ0 Page 95
lEsoL PRACTICE TEST ĺ ĺ Page 105
lEsoL PRACTICE TEST ĺ2 Page 1ĺ5
lsEsoL PRAcTlcE TEST ĺ Page ĺ26

ISESOL PRACTICE TEST 2 Page 128
]SESOL PRACTICE TEST 7 Page 138
ISESOL PRACTICE TEST 1O Page 1M
ISESOL PRACTICE TEST 1.I Page 146
ISESOL PRACTICE TEST 12 Page ĺ48
Page 151
city & GuiIds lnternational EsoL QualiÍications
The Ciý & Guilds lnternationa! ESOL qualifications will help you demonstrate your
ability to communicate in English to enable you to work or study in Engtish-speaking
countries and/or environments.
The tests are intended for test takers who are speakers of other languages (ESOL) and
who would like to demonstrate their ability to communicate in English.
Many English-speaking universities accePt this qualiÍication as evidence of language
proÍiciency for entry onto their courses.
The tests are recognized globally and are accepted by universities, employers and nation-
al education authorities in many countries as evidence of a required standard of English.
There are two different exams for each level, the IESOL (lnternational ESOL) that tests
Listenĺng, Reading and Writing and the lsEsoL (lnternational Spoken EsoL)' which is a
stand-alone Spoken exam. The Succeed in City & Guilds Practice Tests book contains l2
complete practice tests for both the IESOL and the ISESOL exams.
lnternational ESOL
(English for Speal<ers of Other Languages) & Common European
lnternational Spoken ESOL Framework
(Spol<en English for Speal<ers of Other Languages)
4
LISTENING
ivnu wiĺl hear eight short unfinished conversations. Choose the best reply to continue the conversation. Put a circle
the letter of the best reply' vou will hear the conversations twice. Look at the example.
|iőira
hear: M: ls this your red bag herA
i
lyou
ĺ w: No, but it does look like mine.
1, u: where's yours therP
I Put a circle round the letter of the best reply. ĺhe correct answer is (b)'
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ľĺample:Ą where you said, right?
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( b}Right here; on my shoulder.
xli"d"iT"#-:r'íiÍoLl"#',ľ'"
a) I can't today. a) Well, maybe next year.

b) ln fifteen minutes. b) Neither have l.
c) I didn't think so. c) l'm not sure.

d) I thought perhaps yesterday. d) About three years ago.
a) 0h no! I really want you to be there. a) We haven't made any plans to.
b) There won't be that many people there. b) There are lots of concerts this summer.
c) I'm sure I will. c) I might take singing lessons.
d) 0f course you may. d) You can buy tickets.
a) l've met some people. a) I wouldn't expect it.
b) l'd love to meet him. b) I always thought so.

c) I will! c) But, the room is huge!
d) Brian. Haven't you met him? d) That's because it's Sunday.
a) lt is a bit funny, actually. a) Only if you have air conditioning.

b) I'm not sure, but I think she might be. b} 0Í course not'
c) I agree; it would be the best thing by far. c) We should go to the beach then.
d) No, it's the truth! d) I'm already sweating.
You will hear three conversations. Lĺsten to the conversations and answer the questions below. Put a
circle round the letter of the correct ansiter. You will hear each conversation twice. took at the questions
for Conversation l.
Conversation I
1.1 Where do the two speakers know each other from?
al they travelled together
bl Law school
c) university
d) the man knew the woman's old roommate
L.2 The man and the woman decide to:

a) become friends
bl go back to school
c) get coffee next week
d) go on a trip
Conversation 2
2.L Who is the man?
a) a designer
b) the woman's friend
c) the woman's husband
dl a furniture salesman
2.2 What furniture colour does the woman choose?

a) light-coloured
b) blue
c) pĺnk
d) white
Conversation 3
What is the relationship between the two speakers?
al two friends
bl salesperson and customer
c) interviewer and interviewee
dl boss and employee
3.2 What kind of work does the woman want to do?

a) interacting with customers
b) being behind the scenes
c) seeing that things run smoothly
d) managing other people
'
ústen to
about the schedule f or a summer camp, and complete your notes (ĺ-s words).
i'i-rí loot he fĺrst one is done f or you. You will hear the inf ormatioľl twice.
you have ock at the notes below.
ŕľ'ľľ'ľ'ľľ
Summer Camp
This week'e echedule tor 99.np.
Monday'e main aclivity
T ue e day Ť,hr ou qh Í hur e d ay' e activiti e g include
When children are at the lake there muetr be
On Thursday eveninq we'll have a barbecue
Keporl it any children have epecial
On Friday lhe children will do
Friday'e epecial eurpriee ie
On the weekenA we will qo
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Lísten to the conversation and answer the questions. choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. The f irst one
is done f or you. First look at the questions. You will hear the conversation Eĺice.
ĺxample: whąt do the man and woman NoT have to do f or their trlfl
a) book hotels
@bry plane tickets c) plan details d) choose which sights to see
What categories would the woman's interests fall under? 6. What sight does the man not want to visit?
a) culture and Íashion al the Ground Zero Museum
bl sightseeing and history b) the Metropolitan Museum of Art
c) adventure and exercise c) the New York Fashion Museum
d) sport and fashion dl the Empire State Building
2. How long are the man and woman going to stay in NYC? 7. What does the man decide he will do when the woman
al three weeks goes to the Fashion Museum?
b) one week a) visit a baseball stadium
c) two weeks b) escort her
dl three days c) go shopping
dl go to Central Park
3. How do the man and woman seem to be feeling about
the trip? 8. Where does the woman want to go next year?
a) nervous a) Ukraine
b) depressed b) Milan
c) anxious c) Sydney
d) excited d) New York City
4. How much will the man and woman spend on their hotel
for the week?
al s1,500
b) S2oo
c) s1,300
dl s250
5. Why do the man and woman want to visit Long lsland?

a) to be near the water
b) to visit a relative
cl to get out of the city
d) to shop
Total: I marks
Total marks for Listening: 30
I
Read the text
and answer the questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle around the letter
the correct answer.
Fírst look at the example.
THE AHOST SLUG

A new kind oí animal has |ust been discovered under a flowerpot in Wales' lt's been called the ghost slug, and it is unusual for
several reasons. This slug is large, reaching ó or 7 cm in size. lt has no eyes, and is white in colour. lt is active at night, and
unlike the majority of slugs, it is a carnivore, feeding on earthworms using its blade-like teeth. The species was unknown to sci-
ence before 2006'
The ĺjrst ghost slug was discovered in 2006 in Glamorgan, Wales, and was íormally described and named in 2008 by Ben
Rowson at the National Museum Wales' and Bill Symondson, an ecologist at Cardiff University. Because oí the slug's white
colour and nocturnal habits, and because it has been so rarely seen, it was given the species name ysbryda. The word "ysbryd"
means ghost in the Welsh language. This in turn gave rise to the common name, "ghost slug". This appears to be the first case
oí an animal being given a name from the Welsh language.
Slug species like the ghost slug are more commonly found in Turkey and Georgia; howeveĘ the ghost slug is different from all of
these. lt is also the Íirst slug of this kind to be found in Western Europe. Ałthough the ghost slug ĺs almost certainly not native
to Wales, where the ghost slug came from and how it made its way into Britain is still unknown. Bill Symondson thinks that the
sĺug probably originally lived deep inside caves because it is comPletely white and has no eyes. He thinks that it possibly came
from a cave system in Eastern Europe, and may have arrived in Wales in the soil of a potted plant.
The íirst ghost slug was found in a lane in Caerphilly on october 29, Ż006. This single specimen was photographed and then
released. A year lateĘ another slug was found by a gardener near Cardiff, Wales, where it was brought to the atterĺtion of the
National Museum of Wales. Additional ghost slugs have been found in Gorseinon, near Swansea, Wales.
The ghost slug is not harmful to humans, but because it is an introduced species, scientists are asking the public to tell them any
time they see one of the slugs. Scientists want to make sure that the ghost slug does not spread and eat so many earthworms
that the earthworm populations get smaller, because earthworms are important for the soil and the environment.
Example: Where was the first Welsh ghost slug found?
bl in a cave
c) in Eastern Europe
dl in a ruined house
The correct answer is A.
1. What is NOT unusual about the ghost slug? 4. After it was photographed, the first ghost slug
al It eats meat. a) was killed.
has no eyes.
b) It b) was kept in the museum.
c) It is not from Wales. c) was set free.
d) It is white. d) was lost.
2. What is unique about the slug's name? 5. The ghost slug could be harmful to
a) It comes from the Welsh language. a) humans.
b) Its spelling is difficult. b) earthworm populations.
c) It means ghost. cl the environment.
d) It does not describe how the slug looks. d) caves in western Europe.
3. How did the ghost slugs get to Wales? 6. Overall the Welsh ghost slug could be described as
a) Eastern Europeans took them to Bntarn a) a dangerous animal.
l.i
br they were always there
ln a potted plant
b) a mysterious animal.
ld)
c) an unbelievable animal.
it is not verified d) an imaginary animal.
City & Guilds Level Bz
nead the text and f tll the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. Write the letter of the missing sentence in
the box in the gap. There are bĺvo extra sentences you will not need.
Mount Monadnock
The word "monodnock" comes f rom the longuoge of o Notive Americon tribe colled Abenoki. The word wos used to
describe o mounloin. olthough the exoct kind of mountoin ĺs uncertoin. The word wos odopled by eorly setllers of
southern New Hompshire ond loter by Americon geologists.
Mount Monodnock is the most prominent New Englond mountoin. lt is one of the mosĺ-clĺmbed mountoins in the
The mountoin is the highest point in Cheshire County, New Hompshire. lt slonds 9ó5 metres Íoll
ond is neorly ó10 metres obove lhe surrounding londscope.
The mountoin is olso well known in literoture. The fomous Americon wrĺters ond philosophers Rolph Woldo Emerson
ond Henry Dovid Thoreou Were both f requenl visitors ond wroÍe fondly oboul it A bog neor the sum-
mit ond o rocky lookout off one of the lroils ore bolh nomed ofter him. Emerson olso mode the mountoin the subiect
iof one of hĺs fomous poems. 4
ln l858, Moses Cudworth built o hotel colled Ińe Holf Woy House on the side of the mounloin. There wos o sÍeep,
winding rood colled Íhe 'Toll Rood' leoding up to ,,. E--l Todoy Mounl Monodnock is open for hiking, bock-
pocking, picnicking ond snowshoeing ond offers omozing views of rurol southern New Hompshire. There is o
compground on the southeost side of the mountoin; however, comping is not ollowed onywhere else.
Porking oreos ore open from óom to 8pm, 7 doys o week in the summer.
A. Thoreou spenl o greot deol of lime writing oboul lhings he sow on ĺhe mountoin.
B. This is the londscope oÍ two New Hompshire towns: Joffrey ond Dublin.
.l954
C. The holel wos very successf ul until when il burned down.
D. Mony fomous hikers hove been lo its summil.
E. ll cosls $3 to pork ot the bollom of the mounloin.
F. There is olso o lookoul nomed ofler Emerson.
G. However, the southweslern slopes of the mountoin droin into Fossell Brook.
H. Despile this, the mounloin is open during lhe winler.
íead tne f our texts below. There are ten questions about the texts. oecide which text (A, B, C or o) tells you
i'lł" answer to the ąuestions. rhe f irst one is done f or you.
B.
Ä. The Gelert Twister 4 is a tent with an innovative
We've been camping for many years and have found many
recipes that we like. Most are very easy and even kids can
design, exclusivę to GELERT. It gives camping
a whole new twist. It is light enough for use by
make them.
Everyone congregates around the campfire ĺn the evening
backpackers, and the design allows this spacious
to talk about what they've done that day and to plan their tent to be pitched in a matter of minutes, with
next day. The great thing about this is that the cook is no troublę or confusion, even in the dark!
rĺght there with everyone, included in all the conversations. No more worries about having to set up camp
before thę sun sets.
Grilled Barrarra & Pearrut Butteľ Sarrdwĺches
* butter
Peanut
*
Bread Now, we have teamed up with PJ Camping and
*
Butter *
Banana
are offering you the chance to win a Gelert
Twisteľ 4 Tent!
Spread the peanut'butter and bananąs on the bread and
then grrill over the fire - easy!
D.
For years, Greenfield State Park has been a
c. haven for hikers, bikers and swimmers. This July
How are you? I was wondering if you are still
the park will open up 25 new camping spots.
around next weekend, because Katie and I were
This is great news for out-of-towners and locals
thinking about camping Friday and Saturday night alike as the next and closest campground is
at a campground up nońh, and we thought you'd over an hour away.
like to join us.
Jon and Susan Pierce, who have been running the
My family has a tent and all sorts oÍ camping park for the last 20 years are excited about the
supplĺes so you'd just have to bring a sleepĺng bag, new campground, "We've been trying to get the
clothing and yourselÍ! lt looks like the weather should state to approve fundĺng for this campground
be great so I think it would be perfect timing. for almost ten years and we finally got every-
thing sorted out".
Write back or call me as soon as you get this!
Which text: Which text gives the answers to the following questions?
l. is a newspaper report? D
6. How many camping spots will be in the park?
2. is an invitation? 7. What would someone need to bring on the camping trip?
3. is trying to promote something? 8. How fast can the tent be set up?
4. suggests making something? 9. How difficult is cooking while camping?

5. is about something opening? 10. What is a good camping recipe?
11
of five Words for each ąn*nter' An example
Read the text and answer the questions. Wr,te
a maxamum
is done for You.
Penguins in Donger
Raisingababytakesalotofwork,especiallywhenthatbabyisakingpenguin.Now,itlookslikeclimate
study suggests that warmeÍ waters could shrink their
change will make life even harder for these birds. A new
numbers.
islands in the Indian ocean' about 1'000 miles
Most king penguins live on the crozet Archipelago' a group of
November (which is summer in the Southern
north of Antarctica. After the penguin chicks are born in
some of which they ľegurgitate to feed their offspring'
Hemisphere), both parents spend 4 months collecting fish,
their chicks alone for months' They swim
when the fish move to deeper waters in March, the adults leave
spend the winter eating squid, fish and other sea
hundreds of miles south. There, near the Antarctic ice, they
creatures, to replenish their own energy stores. In october,
nearly ayeun after their chicks were born, the parents
return to feed and finish raising them'

Research (cNRs) in Strasbouľg, France, have been
Scientists from the French National Centre for Scientific
a decade. Starting in ]'998, Yvon Le Maho and colleagues
studying king penguins on the CrozetAĺchipelago foľ
penguins.
implanted electronic ID tags under the skin of hundreds of
or cat, so you can track them if they get lost' The
These are the same types of tags you might put in youľ dog
tags have allowed Le Maho,s team to identiff individual
birds and keep track of details about them, such as how
if their chicks manage to survive the winter' It is
long they live, whether they return from their winter trips, and
these things about the penguins, so if it seems
important for the scientists to do this because they need to know
ensure their survival'
they are in trouble, they can take steps to help them and
compared his data with temperature
To see whether water temperatures affect the penguins, Le Maho
records. ocean suľface temperatures Vary from year to year.
And previous research had shown that fewer squid,
Le Maho suspected that this drop in the food sup-
fish and other creatures are pÍesent when the water is warmer'
times ahead'
ply would make it harder foľ adult penguins to survive the tough
winters when the water was especially warm' Just
Indeed, his results showed that fewer adults survived during
rates by 9 percent
a quarter of a degree (0.Ż6" Cto be exact) warming of seawater reduces adult penguins' survival
in later years.
still appears healthy' But a warmlng
King penguins can live for up to 30 years. And for now, the population
trend could spell big trouble foľ a bird that depends on cold and
ice.
Example: What will soon make life more difficult for king penguins? ..''...9J!np'!.ę'.p'tLę.|.-c:''.....'''....'''..
1. King penguins
live on a group of islands in which ocean?
2.Why are penguins born in November, and not in May?
3. What do king penguins do after their babies are born?
4. What do parent penguins do in March, when they leave their chicks?
)n
)s 5. ln what month do parent penguins return to their young?
.e
rw
s 6. Where on penguins did scientists put electronic lD tags?
d, 7' Scientists tagging penguins wanted to find out if the penguins return from what?
up-
lst
rt I' What sometimes causes the levels of penguins' food supplies to drop?
9. How old do king penguins live to be?

you see the f ollowing notice in an rnglish language magazine. Write an article using betrneen 100 and
'150 words.
Vacation Destinations
We are looking for articles about interesting places for
holidays. Choose a place, close to your home or far away,
to write about.
Be sure to describe:
s Where the place is located.
s Why you feel it is a good vacation destination.
s What there is to do there.
s What makes that Place special.
Describe someone who you respect and look up to. Explain why you f eel the way you do about that person
what important qualities do the people who you look up to have?
write between'lso and 2oo words

LISTEN!NG
:ill
hear eight short unfintshed conversattons. choose the best reply to continue the conversation. Put a circle
the letter of the best reply. vou will hear the converg tioľls twice. Look at the example.
M: ls thĺs your red bag here?
J W: No, but it does look ltke mine.

M: Where's yours theľÝ
a circle round the letter of the best reply. the correct answer is (b).
ĺxample: Ąwhere you said, right?
(Ł]Dnight here; on my shoulder.
ą
No, l'm quite sure it isn't ľmine.
d) I got mine at Nordstroms.
1. a) ln ten minutes. 5. a) There was sun, too.

bl l'm going to the gym. bl But that's when we're going camping!
cl I'm positive of it. c) But don't you want to get out of the house?
d) I might, actually. d) You really should have asked!
2. a) I wouldn't count on it. 6. a) I was thinking about it.

b) There aren't any paintings. b) We shouldn't.
cl Do you think so? c) How come?
dl I can't decide. d) You can if you want.
3. a) 0h - not at all! Good idea! 7. a) As long as she does, you can.

b) 0f course I would! b) I don't think so.
cl I'll repeat it then. c) l'm not surprised; it's a long way away.
d) Here's a pen and paper. d) There isn't room in the car.
4. a) I'm cold now. 8. al Before next week.

b! Here I am. b) Almost two years now.
cl Not as far as I know. cl Ten times.
dl I agree. dl I can't tell anymore.
you will hear three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the questions below.'p.ut a
circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversation twlce. rook at the ques-
tions for Conversation 1.
Conversation 1
1.1 Where is the conversation taktng place?
a) someone's home
bl a boutique
cl a big store
d) a nice restaurant
L.2 What is the relatlonship between the man and woman?

a) girlfriend and boyfriend
bl f riends
c) relatives
d) salesperson and customer
Gonversation 2
2.1, Who is the man?
a) a ski trainer
b) a friend of the woman
d) a ski student
2.2 How does the woman feel after hearing the instructions?
a) nervous
b) enthusiastic
c) disappointed
d) surprised
Conversation 3
3.1 What is the relationship between the two speakers?
a) two friends
b) husband and wiÍe
c) psychologist and patient
d) boss and employee
3.2 Why is the woman annoyed with the man?

a) She thinks he doesn't help his wife around the house enough.
b) She's worried that his kids aren't getting proper care.
c) She thinks he doesn't make enough money.
d) She thinks his wife lets him do too much work around the house.
ion about the training schedule f or a f ootball team. Make short notes about the
words). First look at the notes. The f irst one is done f or you. You will hear the
Football Clinic
Firet, we will run to .....Y.9M1...!!P,
Nexü we will epliĹ
Each qroup will work on
Oroup A will work on
Taeeinq reducee the risk of
1all control will improve
The reelaurants are located
You must be back from lunch break
After lunch. lhere will be

Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. ĺhe f irst
is done f or you. First look at the questions. you will hear the conversation twice.
Example: What are the man and woman doing todaý
a) heiping someone move @\moving c) deciding whether or not to move d) choosing where to
Who picked up the keys? 6. What time does the man think they must be
a) no-one at the estate agent's bY?
b) the man a) 9:15
c) the woman bl 1:00
d) both the man and woman c) 12:00
dl 12:30
2. Why does the woman want to keep the white couch?

a) she doesn't want to carry it 7. What does the man think they should bring out oÍ the
b) it is comfortable Íirst?
c) she can't afford a new one a) the big cabinet
dl she knows she can get rid of it if she wants bl the boxes
c) the bed
3. How much is rent at the man and woman's new place d) the table
per month?
al 400 pounds 8. What did the woman pack in the box she picked up?
bl 50 pounds a) books
c) 600 pounds b) beauty products
dl 650 pounds c) bricks

dl they don't know what is inside the box
4. Why does the woman say the new place is

more expensive?
al it is Íor two people, not one
b) Tim and Brad will be living there
c) rent is split between three people
d) it is more modern
5. Why does the man think they must buy new furniture?
al He wants to get rid of his stuff,
bl He wants to get rid of the woman's stuff.
cl He wants them both to get rid of some of their stuff.
d) He wants them both to get rid of all of their stuff.
Total: 8 marks
TEST 2
nrnolNG
p'ead rne text and answer ťhe questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle around the letter
correct
the tut answer. first look at the example.
t tt-.--.:.:1:
of tne
THE WORKHOU5E RELIEF FOR THE POOR?

first record of the word "workhouse'' dates back to l652; however' workhouses were around even
The oxíord Dictionary's
State-provided help for the poor is often thought to have begun at the end of Queen Elizabeth's reign in I 60
before that.
I
when the passing oí an Act for the Relieí of the Poor made towns legally responsible for looking after their own Poor people.
Relief was first given, in the form of

money, clothing, food, or fuel, to poor people living in their own homes' Howeveą the
workhouse gradually began to evolve in the seventeenth centurT as an alternative form of help for poor people, both to save
the town money, and also to make it a less pleasant option for healthy strong people who were able to work. ln the work-
house, those who were able were required to work, usually without pay, in return for their board and lodging. The passing of
the Workhouse Test Act in 1723,8ave towns the option of denying other help to the poor and offering them only the prospect of
the workhouse'
The threat of the workhouse was intended to discourage the able-bodied pauper from asking íor help írom the town. This was
a principle of the "workhouse test" - help would only be given to those desperate enough to face entering the awful conditions
oí the workhouse. lf an able-bodied man entered the workhouse, his whole family had to enter with him.
houĺ
Life inside the workhouse was intended to be as off-putting as possible. Men, women, children, the sick, and the able-bodied
were housed separately. Families were separated. Parents were only allowed limited contact with their children perhaps for
-
an hour or so a week on Sunday afternoons. The elderly and the unwell sat around in the day-rooms or sick-wards with little
opportunity for visitors. The able-bodied were given hard work such as stone-breaking. Food was basic and monotonous -
watery porridge called gruel, or bread and cheese. All inmates had to wear the rough workhouse uniform and sleep in crowd-
ed dormitories. Supervised baths were given once a week.
By the 1850s, the malority of those forced into the workhouse were not the lazy, but instead the old, the weak, the orphaned,
unmarried mothers, and the physically or mentally ill. For the next century the Union Workhouse was in many localities one of
the largest and most significant buildings in the area, the largest ones accommodating more than a thousand inmates. Entering
the workhouse was considered the ultimate degradation.
Examplc: Towns first began looking aÍter their poor

a) when the first workhouse was bullt.
bl when Queen Elizabeth was crowned.
d) in a ruined house.
The correct answer is C.
1. The towns first helped the poor by 4. Those living in workhouses ate
a) giving them things like money or food. a) quite well most of the time.
bl building a large number of workhouses. b) the same food almost every day.
c) gĺving them homes of their own. c) not enough to survive.
d) teaching them skills. d) whatever they could afford.
2. Why did towns prefer workhouses? 5. The inmates had

a) lt was better for the poor. a) very little privacy.
b) lt made them rich. bl to bathe every day.
cl lt saved monev. c) their own bedrooms.
d) There was no other
option. d) many choices about their lifestyles.
3. Families
6. The author of the text
a) probably spent time in a workhouse.
b) is celebrating the history of the workhouse.
c) seems to want to teach the reader a lesson.
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d) seems to view the workhouses negatively.
Read the text and f ill the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. Write the letter of the missing sentence in
the box in the gap. There are ENo extra sentences you will not need.
Corsico
Corsico is the fourth lorgest islond in ihe Mediierroneon Seo, ofter Sicily, Sordinio, ond Cyprus. lt is locoted
west of ltoly, southeost of lhe French moinlond, ond north of the ĺslond of Sordinio.
Corsico hos on oreo of 8,ó82 sq km, ond the ĺslond is mostly moun|oinous. Aioccio, the copitol,
ond Bostio ore the chief towns ond ports. ll hos o populotion of oround three hundred thousond.
Corsico Wos once on independent Republic, but il become port of Fronce in l7ó8. Ef-l Corsico is
divided into two odministrotive deportments. French is the officiol longuoge of the islond il Although corsico
is considered one of the 26 regions of Fronce, strictly speoking, it is designoted os o "territorĺol collecliviiy'' by low.
As o territoriol collectivity, it enjoys greoter powers thon o1her French regions, but for the most port its sĺoĺusis quĺte
sĺmilor.
Much of the islond is wild, covered by dense shrubs colled moquis, whose f lowers produce o frogronce thol
corries for out ĺo seo. tr--l The moquis olso long provided hideouts for bondits, ond bondilry wos not sup-
.l930s. 5
pressed until the Fruii, cork, cigoreltes, wine, ond cheese ore the moin exports of the islond.
Corsico is fomed os the birthploce of Nopoleon Bonoporte. His oncesirol home, Coso Bonoporte, survives to
this doy. Mony tourists come to Corsico simply to see the fomed ploce he wos originolly from. Corsico hos exception-
6
olly good oir ond seo tronsporl from conlinentol Fronce. lt olso hos more thon 200 beoches
A. Buĺ, in 1077 , Pope Gregory Vll ceded Corsico lo Piso.

B. The lorgest mounloin on the islond is colled Monle Cinto.
C. For oll of these reosons, tourism is very importonl there.
D. Beginning in 199O ĺhe roles of lrue notionolisls ond criminol gongs blurred.
E. Also, wheol is produced, ond sheep ore roised.
F. This flower hos eorned Corsico the nome ''the scenled ĺsle".
G. However, most Corsicons olso speok o diolect okin to ltolion.
H. lt is now considered o region of melropoliton Fronce.
Total: ó marks
the f our texts below. There are ten questĺons about the texts' oecide which text (A, B, c or o) tells you
answer to the questions. The f irst one is done for you.
tr" B.
When deciding what to wear to ballet class, keep the
There will be a dance contest on May 5th at
following in mind: comfort and simplicity.
the Bayfield Country Club. Please prepare a
The clothes you wear to practise ballet must allow you
to move and stretch easily. Your clothing must also be 3-minute dance routine and bring your own
dght enough for your teacher to check your body music. Contestants will be judged on creativi-
alignment during certain movements. Keep in mind, ty, technical skill and overall performance. In
.most ballet teachers prefer dancers to wear a cover-up
each age group (5-10, 11-15,16-Ż0) there will
of some sort to and from the studio. This is as simple
'as apair of dance pants or a dance skirt paired with a be first, second and third place prizes.
l-crossover sweater or a sweatshirt worn over your leo- All dance styles are welcome.
'tard. Also, never use your ballet shoes as street shoes.
Slip on a pair of sneakers or flip-flops instead, in
order to prolong the life of your ballet shoes.
D.
Jazz dancing has evolved from two different eras in
c.
I have some very exciting news. Do you remember American history. lnfluenced by African-American dance,
the earliest forms of jazz dance developed between
Mrs. Antrim, our old ballet teacher? Well, it turns
1800 and 1900. Since then Broadway choreographers
out she's back in town and offering hip-hop classes! have taken it to new places. ln the 50's, when jazz was
I know you've been looking for a new activity and I the main style of both dance and music, tap dance was
think hip-hop would be perfect! l'm definitely sign- the most popular form of jazz dance. As the era pro-
gressed new dances began to take form such as the
ing up for her beginners' class, so let me know if
Cakewalk, Charleston and Lindy Hop. Tap dance became
you want to sign up, too. I really think you should! more of a style of its own, as modern jazz dancing
(The class costs 100 pounds for three months). began to evolve. lt is considered a very difficult dance
to attain mastery in, but, with work, persistence and
these videos you will be that much closer.
l. is trying to sell something? 6. Where did jazz dancing originate?
D
2. offers advice? 7. How much does a class cost?
3. is making a suggestion to someone? 8. How will people be judged?
4. is a notice about an event? 9. What should one wear to and from ballet class?
5. gives the history of something? 10.What can help someone become a better dancer?
E
Guilds Level 82
nead the text and answer the questions. Write a maximum of five words f or each ansłýer. An example
is done for you.
Honey foľ Youľ Cough

Coughs, sniffles, Sneezes, runny noses: Colds and other nasĘ lung infections are especially common in winter.
To fight the misery, many people swallow Syrups and pills that claim to clear stufĄĺ noses, soothe sore throats,
stifle coughs, and improve sleep.
Growing evidence, however, suggests that these medicines don't really work. What's worse, they can have
unpleasant - even dangerous - side-effects, especially for young children. That's why some doctors are now rec-
ommending an ancient remedy for their coughing patients: honey.
It's the kind of advice you might expect from your grandmother. But a new study suggests that the sticĘ
sweet stuff might have real healing power. "Honey has been used for centuries in folk remedies by cultures all
oveľ the world'', says Ian Paul, a pediatrician at Pennsylvania State University Children's Hospital in Hershey, Pa.
Paul was motivated to test honey because treating coughs in children has recently become a sticĘ subject.
Coughing is the body's way of clearing irritated airways to help you breathe. But too much coughing can make it
tough to get the sleep your body needs to heal. Hoping to ease the suffering of their children, parents often give
them cough medicine.
Most people think of honey as a tasty substitute for sugar in their tea, or as a topping on a peanut-butter-and-
banana sandwich. So what gives the sweet stuff its healing powers?
"Foľ one thing, its thick, sticĘ consistency probably helps coat and soothe the throat'', says Katheľine Beals,
a registered dietician at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She's also a nutrition consultant for the
National Honey Board. "Substances called antioxidants may also be part of the answer", Beals says.
Antioxidants - which are also found in foods such as blueberries, spinach, and dark chocolate - protect our cells
from damage. Studies show that antioxidant levels in the body rise after someone swallows honey. All honey
contains antioxidants, but certain types contain more than others.
"There are more than 300 types of honey", Beals says. Colour, flavour, and health benefits depend on which
types of flowers honey-producing bees visit. "Most of the honey we buy in U.S. grocery stores is made by bees
that visit clover plants. Darker honeys, such as the buckwheat type that Paul used in his experiment, are general-
ly higher in antioxidants than lighter ones, including clover", Beals says.
Honey has anotheľ health advantage: at least Some types seem to kill infectious microbes. One honey from
New Zealand has proved especially good at healing wounds when slathered on the skin. "There is no evidence
that eating honey will help prevent colds", Beals says. But if your throat is sore and you can't stop coughing, it
might make you feel better. And a little dose of sweetness might just cheer you up!
Example: What does the article suggest giving to coughing children?
modern people typically do when they get a cold?

1. What do
evidence suggest about cough syrups?

2.Whatdoes scientĺfic
"t'ľ-eJ
3. Why do people cough when they're sick?
4. What happens if you cough too much?
y9-u
5. How does honey's consistency help someone who is sick?

it
ve
6. What are two foods that have antioxidants?
7. What happens to someone's antioxidant levels when he swallows honey?
8. How many types of honey are there?
9. Where was honey found that was good for healing cuts?
you have been asked to write an article f or your school newspaper about what young people do f or f un.
ln your article you should:

š GĺVe several examples of thĺngs young people do for fun.
śExplaĺn why they enjoy these activĺties.
s Explain how they benefit from these activitĺes.
s Give suggestions for other things young people might lĺke
to do in their free time.
write betvveen 1OO and 150 words.
You are spending the summer abroad. Wrtte a letter to your f riend back home.
ln your letter:
š Explain why you decĺded to go abroad.
š Explain where you are and what it is like.
s Tell your friend what you like and dĺslĺkeabout where you are.
write between'lso and 200 words

LISTENING
hear eight short unfinished conversations. Choose the best reply to continue the conversatíon. Put a circle
ll'the
lefteř of the best reply. vou will hear the conversatíons twice. Look at the example'
M: ls thĺs your red bag hera

W: No, but it does look like mine.
M: Where's yours ther'Í?
circle round the letter of the best reply. The correct answer is (b).
uample: Ąwhere you said, righť?
(ŁDRight here; on my shoulder.
Q lrto, l'm quite sure it isn't mine.
a) I'll try my best. al Did it really?

bl Soon, I promise. b) I bet you will.
c) No, I don't think so. cl I don't know.
d) l don't want to spend time with my frĺends' d) A few days ago.
a) Oh, I thought it was the 17th! a) lf they are, I'm not going.
b) No, no! You were right the Íirst time. bl I haven't bought any tickets.
c) I don't think you understood. c) Only if you're really sure.
dl Sorry, I'm late. d) I can't see why not!
a) lt should be on the top left of the screen.

a) lt doesn't surprise me.
b) Don't worry, it's easy.
b! l'm positive; relax!
c) lt doesn't matter as long as you're online.
c) You need to worry a bit.
dl Double click on it.
d) Whatever you think is best!
a! Four or five times.

4. al I'm sure he'll be right back.
b) Maths, History and English.
b) I think his name was Tom.
c) Pretty well it seems.
c) You're right; he's at the meeting.
d) She had a good time.
d) I think he's going to Spain.
you will hear three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the
questions below'
conversation twice'
put a circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each
took at the questions for Conversation'l'
Conversation 1
1.1 Where is the conversation taking place?
a) a small boutique
b) a department store
c) the woman's home
d) the man's home
Where does the woman decide to shop in the end?

a) a department store
b) online
c) at home
d) a boutique
Conversation 2
2.1 en the man and the woman?
a) husband and wife

b) Íriends
cl siblings
d) acquaintances
2.2 Where do the man and woman decide to spend

their vacation?
al at the man's mother's house
b) at an amusement Park
c) at a tropical resort
dl camping
Conversation 3
a) neighbours
b) husband and wife
c) mayor and citizen
d! boss and employee
3.2 Who is Tom?

a) the male speaker
bl the woman's son
d) the man's son
,the inf ormation about the schedule f or a school's field day. uake short notes about the schedule
First look at the notes. The first one is done f or you. You will hear the inf ormation twice.
BrookÍield School's Field Day
ĺoiday ig arookfield )chool'g .,|! ę !:ł..,ę.|h.| ęI l.ę s..l.ęlľ,
The firgĹ )lympice could be calleä Ť,he firgŤ,
At b:OO everyone will
oeneral warm-u? ig 20 minuĺeg of liqhĺ
Keen sludenis can lrain for
)tudentg mugŤ chooge 3 or fewer evenŤ,g Ť,o
At, 9am beqin traininq for
Afĺer bhe compeŤ,iŤ,ion you may qo Ť,o
The awarde cererrtony will be held on

answer a' b, c or d. Íhe f ĺrst one
Listento the conversation and answer the questions. choos.e the correct twice'
is done f or you. rirí loor at the questions. You will hear the
conversation
uample: what are the man and woman discussiną
getting a pet b) childhood memories c) doq breeds Ą birthday plans
Why does the man think it is strange that the woman

What size dog does the man want at first?
dogs?
a) bie
a) she is usuallY scared of things
b) small
b) he thinks she should like cows
c) medium
c) she once had a bad experience with a dog
d) he doesn't care
d) she is afraid of big dogs
What is the man's argument against small dogs?

What did the man hear about male dogs?
a) they aren't cuddlY
b) they can't Protect the house

a) they behave better than female dogs
c) there isn't enough room in the house

b) they're cheaPer
d) they aren't cute

c) they're cute
d) they have hormones
Why does the woman tell the story about the dog biting
What kind of breed of dog does the woman want?
her nose?
a) to show why she's afraid of big dogs
a) Golden Retriever
b) to entertain the man

b) Labrador
c) to exPlain whY she likes dogs

c) a Mutt
d) to show whY she dislikes dogs

d) a Pugg
On what day will the man and the Woman go look Íor
What was the woman doing when she was bitten
a puppy?
by the dog?
a) buylng things a) today
b) eating a cookie b) tomorrow
c) teasing the dog c) SaturdaY
d) playing with the cows d) Friday
Total: 8 marks
Total marks for Listening:
28
pxt and answer the questions that f ollow by choosing o, b, c or d. Put a circle around the letter
rrect answer. First look at the example-
ÁN ÁUTUMN GAME
Republic of
s is a playground game traditionally played in September and October by children in Britain, the
and some former British colonies using the seeds of horse-chestnut trees. The name conker is also used for the
d the tree itself. The horse-chestnut tree is not native to Britain, howeveĘ but was brought from the Balkans in
l6th century. lt was not widely planted untilthe early l9th century. Previously, children played with snailshells or
for the game, a hole is drilled in a large, hard conker using a nail, gimlet, or small screwdriver. A piece of
about 25cm long, is threaded through it. Often, a shoelace is used. A large knot at one or both ends of the string
, the conker.
is played between two people, each with a conker. They take turns hitting each other's conker using their own.
lets the conker dangle on the full length of the string while the other player swings their conker in an effort to
their opponent's. They take turns trying to strike each other's conker until one breaks. When this happens, the player
conker remains intact gains a point. This may be either the attacking player or (more often) the defending one.
conker is a none-er meaning that it has conquered none yet. lf a none-er breaks another none-er then it becomes
; if it was a one-er then it becomes a two-er and so on. lf the defeated conker had accumulated Points from pre-
wins, the winner takes the points of the defeated conker as well as gaining a point for winning that particular game.
example, if a two-er plays a three-eĘ the surviving conker will become a six-er.
conkers usually win. Hardening conkers is often done by keeping them for ayear, baking them briefly, soak-
boiling them in vinegar, or painting them with clear nail varnish. Such hardening is however usually regarded as
Another factor effecting the stren8th of a conker is the shape of the hole - a clean cylindrical hole is strongeĘ as
no notches that can begin a crack or split.
the World Conker Championships were set up in fuhton, Northamptonshire, England, and still take place on the
rd Sunday of October every year. ln 2004, an audience of 5,000 turned up to watch more than 500 competitors
all over the world.
Example: What is NOT a conker?

al a kind of tree
b) a kind of seed
game
The correct answer is D.
l. How is the conker kept on the string?

4. Winners may earn
a) with a nail a) their opponent's conker.
bl with a large knot b) one point in each game.
c) with a shoelace cl a great deal of money.
d) with a gimtet d) different numbers of points.
2. The game requires
5. What is NOT considered cheating?
a) two players and a conker.
a) soaking the conker in vinegar.
b) two players and two conkers.
b) drilling a hole in your conker.
c) any number of people and a conker.
c) baking the conker.
dl several conkers per player.
d) keeping your conker Íor a year'
3. How do you win the game?
6. What is true of the game of conkers?
a) You hit the other conker. a) lt is still popular today.
b) You break your conker. b) lt is costly.
c) You break the other conker. c) lt is losing its popularity.
O, You win the most conkers.
d) lt is becoming more modern.
,
Reąd the text and f lll the gaps with the correct sentences n'u. wrlte the
letter of the missing sentence
in the box in the gap. There are two extra sentences you will not need'
The Tower Of London

ond in the post
Her Moies1y's Royol Poloce ond Fortress, more commonly known os ĺhe Tower of London,
of the River Thomes' ll is

os simply The Tower. is o historic monument in centrol London, Englond, on the north bonk
locoted within lhe London Borough of Tower Homleĺs.
,Tower of London' is often ossocioted with the Whiĺe Tower, the originol stork squore fortress
The lerm
section bui1 by wiliom the conqueror in r078. [-l some ore preserved very well, even lodoy.
primorily os o
Throughout ils history, it hos served mony different functions. The tower functioned
2
fortress, o royol poloce ond o prison. The future Queen Elizobeth l wos one of the mosĺ fomous of
The tower hos olso

these' This use of the tower os o prison hos led to the phrose "sent to Íhe Tower"'
public records oÍfice

served os o ploce of execution ond torture, on ormoury, o treosury, o zoo, lhe Royol Minĺ, o
4
ond on observotory. lĺ wos olso rumoured Ío be home ĺo mony ghosĺs'
Todoy the Tower of London is principolly o tourisl ottroction. The tower is monned by the
Yeomen Worders
(known os Beefeoters), who oct os tour guides ond provide security. Every evening, the worders Por-
ticipote in the Ceremony of the Keys. ln this ceremony, Íhe Tower is secured for the night'
A. They hove become o ĺourist ottroction in their own righl.

B. However, the ĺower os o Whole is o complex of severol buildings.
.l303,
C. Since il hos housed lhe Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom.
D. The prison wos used lo house high closs ond royol criminols in porliculor.
E. Mony consider o trip to London incompleĺe wilhout o visit ĺo lhe Tower.
F. This meons "to be imPrisoned".
G. This supposed Romon origin is o mylh'
H. The London Bridge wos completed between 1275 ond 1285.
f our texts below. There are ten questions about the texts. Decide which text (n, B, c or D) tells you
ir b the questions. The first one is done f or you.
A. B.
has been committed to Boundless Playgrounds is the first national non-profit
Our company, PlayTime'
play since 1'929' organisation dedicated to helping communities create
eĺrichingchildhood through
just creating playground extraordinary barrier-free playgĺounds where children,
This requires more than with and without disabilities, can develop essential
equipment; it requires having an understanding of what skills for life as they learn together through play.
it takes to allow children to discover and develop, while
at the same time having fun. Over the last 80
years, we Amy Jaffe Barzach and her husband decided to
have firmly established ourselves as the global leader in create a playground where children with and without
commercial PlaY equiPment. disabilities could play and learn together. After the
Our mission is to continue to be an industry leader, playground opened in1996, hundreds ofpeople
wanted to know how they could set up their own.
using our rotational moulding expertise, creative design
This led a passionate team of parents and profes-
engineering and manufacturing, dedicated employees
sionals to establish Boundless Playgrounds in 1997.
and outstanding customer-focused service.
tiyou! How ore things? I'm writing to osk if D.

iou would like to help out with o project in town. ln the words of our four-year-old: 'Mummy, this park is
,We're recruíting volunteers to help build o new cool'. She's right; the Glover playground really is fabulous.
own Ployground in September.
The playground caters for all ages. On one side of the
ĺ Lost yeor more thon 25 children were hurt park are toddler swings, a nice sandpit with scoop
'becouse the ployground is unsofa but now we've ger and a little clĺmbing structure for the toddlers.
' roised enough money for new equipment.
We just need more people to help moke this ln the centre you'll Íind a helicoPter and a wonderful
dreom o reolity. spinning circle kids can sit or lie on. There's also a
magnificent framework of climbing walls. I can't possi-
'Write bock or coll if you're ovoiloble ony doy ĺn bly do this structure justice; you'll just have to go and
' September to help out. Thonk you so muchl see it.
l. is a review? D 6. Where can you bring your toddler so that they have fun?
2. is a request? 7. When was the first playground meant for children with or
without disabilities opened?
3. is trying to promote something? 8. When does the town need volunteers?
4. is about a non-commercial organisation? 9. How long has the playground-building company been around?
5. is asking Íor help? 10. Where can you find a spinning piece of playground equipment?
ks
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r
Read the text and answer the questions' wrlte a maxlmum of five words for each ansiler' An example
is done for You.
Science Gomes
ploying with o colourful puzzle colled
Doniel Kunkle spent most of his time in groduote school
Ťhot ony Rubik's Cube con
o Rubik.s Cube, \,ýith clever compuŤer progromming, Kunkle figured out
puzzles ond gomes moy
be solved in 2Ó moves or fewer, The previous record wos 27, SŤudying
olso evenŤuolly help scientists so
sound like fun, ond not like serious science, but the work might
reol-world Problems,
boord' \n/hen the
Eoch side of o Rubik's Cube is divided into nine squores, like o tic-Ťoc-toe
onother' So' there's o
puzzle is solved, oll nine squores on eoch side ore the some colour os one
up the colours' To solve the
red slde, o green side, ond so on. A series of rondom rototions mixes
puzzle, you hove to moke Ťhe righŤ series of twists to group the some
colours together ogoin on
possible woys, Thot's 43 with
eoch side, The Rubik's Cube con be orronged in obout 43 quintillion
18 zeros ofter itl By hond, it con toke o long time Ťo find o
solution'
the problem much
A computer con Ťry every possible move ond compore solutions to solve
world's ÍosŤest computer would
more quickly, But wiŤh so mony poŤentiol orrongements even the
woys to shorten the
toke o few weeks to come up with o solution. But Kunkle come up with
process ond eventuolly set o new record oÍ 2ő steps to solve the Rubik's
Cube, Reseorchers sus-
prove it'
pect the obsolute minimum could be just 20 moves, buŤ they hove yet to
The strotegies thot Kunkle used Ťo solve the cube con be opplied
to other complicoted prob-
possibilities, scheduling oirplone
lems, especiolly ones thot require you to seorch through lots of
quickly os possible is one exom-
flights to corry millions of people to o vorieŤy of destinotions os
ple,
foced on even bigger
Jonothon Schoeffer of the UniversiŤy of Alberto in Edmonton, Conodo,
ployer sŤorŤs with 12 pieces
chollenge: winning ot checkers, On o troditionol checkerboord, eoch
in his or her own bock three rows, During eoch turn, ployers slide one
piece o distonce of one
jumping your piece over it'
squore toword their opponenŤ's side, An enemy piece is copŤured by
The ployer thot removes oll enemy pieces wins'
in o gome of
Schoeffer's computer progrom considered oll possible moves ond countermoves
18 yeors to f inish the prob-
checkers, ln spite of his efforts to cut down time, the computers Ťook
gome will olwoys be o
lem. ln the end, it concluded thot if neither ployer mokes o mistoke, the
strotegies ore being
tie, Like Ťhe methods Kunkle developed for the Rubik's Cube, Schoeffer's
thoŤ ploying gomes con
opplied to procticol problems in scheduling. lndeed, it jusŤ goes to show
sometimes turn into serious sciencel
Which two people are mentioned in this article? Kunkle and Schaeffer
Example:
I. What is a Rubik's Cube?
2.What could studying puzzles and games lead to?

c
:on
'lve 3. How long do people take to solve a Rubik's Cube?
4. How does the computer solve a Rubik's Cube?

1e
1
h
5. How long would a very good computer take to solve a Rubik's Cube?
6. What real-world problem can be solved using Kunkle's program?
b-
7. What university is Jonathan SchaeÍÍer from?
8. How do you capture an enemy piece in checkers?
f
9. ln what area can Schaeffer's strategies be applied?
)-
you see the followin g notice in your school paper. write an article using beĺneen'loo and lso words'
Local Cuisine
We are looking for articles about local
cuisine in different areas' Describe what
people in your area like to eat'
Make sure to include:

Šdifferent examples oÍ popular foods
š the origin of the recipes (if known)
\ if you like or dislike your local cuisine and why
Šany interesting facts you may know about the cuisine
makes the sport interestinQ

oescribe your f avourite sport. Explainwhy it is your f avourite- what
write beĺĺveen15o and zo0 words'
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.,^,, t^/ill hear eiqht short unfinished conversatĺons. Choose the best reply to continue the conversation. Put a circle
iłriii in, lefteĺ of the best reply. vou will hear the conversatĺons twice. Look đtthe example.
You hear: il ,,iJT'ľ:ľ'o["!

,?3?|,ili,,'
M: Where's Yours then?
plft a circle round the letter of the best reply' ĺhe correct answer is (b).
example: Awhere you said, righ?
( bD Riqht here; on my shoulder.
ř) ruo, |m ąuite sure it isn't mine.
a) Where are we going shopping? a) No, she didn't buy anything.

b) But I've got no money. b) Yes, as far as I could tell.
c) Oh, all right then. c) She must have; she had no money.
d) l'm not sure you can. d) She pocketed a scarf,
a) 0h, I don't think so! a) I don't regret it in the least.

b) That's not quite what I meantl b) Patience! I learned a great deal about patiencel
c) Not exactly! See? c! My annual salary was 20,000 pounds.
d) What's wrong with my hair? d) lt was quite a difficult experlence, but worthwhile,
a) You've got a 2O-minute wait. a) I haven't the slightest idea.

b! l'm afraid I don't have time now b) I need to get my eyes tested.
c) That would be from platform 5. c) Have you checked on the table?
d) Yes, of course it is. d) I can't help it.
a} Take your pullover ofÍ. a) That makes sense.

b) Have you had it long? b) I can't imagine why.
c) I'll close the window. c) I think it's inconvenient.
dl ls that what it feels like? d) There is definitely none.
ou wilt hear
You three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the questions below. Put a
circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversattontwice. Look atthe
circ
que stions for Conversation '1.
Conversation 1
1.1 Why was the woman late?
a) The flight was delayed.
bl Her luggage didn't arrive.
cl She lost her passport.
d) She left her bag on the plane.
L.2 How does the woman feel now?

a) excited
b) relieved
c) tired
d) unhappy
Conversatlon 2
2.L What is the relationship between the speakers?
a) brother and sister
b) neighbours
c) colleagues
d) husband and wife
2.2 What are they doing?

a) complaining about a relative
b) planning a night out
c) planning a holiday
dl working on a project together
Conversation
3.1 What is the man's problem?
al He has lost his job.
b) He doesn't like his boss.
c) He is nervous about a job interview.
d) He is unsure how to do his job.
3.2 What does the woman think?

a) He has made a mistake.
b) He should get a new job.
c) He ls worrying unnecessarily.
dl His boss is to blame Íor his problem.
ro the customer announcement in a shopping centre and complete the notes ('l-s words). rirst
i-ń, not ĺhe f irst one is done f or you. You will hear the announcement twice.
'.
Customer Announcement
|,ourg ot buginege are from ..',,,,,,,.9..ęn..!g..
)veninq Łimee may
\very Íhureday, ehope are open for
Some Children's shoes are available at
The l,ome Shop hae an off er on
Afr,er lhe f ace painlinq, al 5Vm, lhere is a
Íhere are many opliong for people who are
)hoppere can eal al a lrad,iŤjonal
emoktnq ie
-ks
business and answer the questions'
Listeľl to the radio interview with a woman who started her own
you. First look at the questions' You will
choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. The first one is done f or
hear the conversatton twice.
Example: How does Emma f eel about running her own businesý
a) nervous (!) excited cl frustrated
d) unhaPPY
1. What was Emma like when she was a student?

5. When Emma was a child
a) she'd often accidently break eggs'
a) She already had an idea of what she wanted to do'
she'd become a successful b) she lived with her grandmother.
b) Everyone thought
businesswoman.
c) her mother owned a bakerY.
d) she got satisfaction out oÍ helping ln the kitchen'
c) She alwaYs felt tired.
dl She never had enough money.
6. What advice does Emma give about starting your own
2. What stopped Emma from starting her own business

business?
as soon as she graduated?

a) You must be realistic.
a) She needed a business Partner. bl You must have a lot of money.

b) She had no idea what she wanted to do with her life' c) You need to have a business partner.
c) She didn't know how to go about starting
d) You need to have a good business plan'
her own business.

dt She was too busy with a part-time iob in a patisserie'
7. According to Emma
a) you need to live apart from your family at first'
3. What changed when Emma was 25?

b) most new businesses only survive for three years'
c) you won't be able to afford a company car
a) She decided that she had to Íollow her dream'
b) She started to make cakes Íor her Íriends' for three Years.
c) She found a nice house that she wanted to buy'

d) a new business becomes the first priorlty in your life'
d) She decided that she needed to try to do two jobs

at the same time.
8. What helped Emma to become successful?
a) an expensive bike
4' How did Emma Íeel about sharing a house?

b) her abilitY to get on with PeoPle
a) She was reluctant to live on her own. c) a romantic friendshiP
b) lt made her feel as though she were underperforming in life' d) her religious beliefs
c) She got bored with doing all the cooking for everyone'
dl She was embarrassed to invite her friends round'
Total: I
marks
38
Ttixt and answer the questions that f ollow by choosing a, b, c or d. Put a circle around the letter
ť. answer. First look at the example-
It hoppened ot night
suddenly. Feeling the floor moving under his bed and would not even have said hello to him. Sad, lonely thoughts
sound of breaking glass, he knew he had to get out returned. Nothing like the threat oí a natural disaster, Tom
house as quickly as was humanly possible' He soon had complained to himself, to bring people together!
gown back on, found his slippers and made for the
Dawn broke eventually. By the light of the rising sun, it
this had last happened, he'd had others to worry
appeared that the buildings in Tom's street had suffered no
Mary had since gone to a better place where no
structural damage at all. Strangely enough, he was more con-
ever shook. On the other side of town, their only son,
gathering his wife, son and daughter tented than he had been in years. A family in the flats next
I would now be
door had befriended him. He now stood chatting to the younS-
valuables. No doubt he would want to save what he
ster who had lent him the warm leather iacket which he had
t turned out to be a big one. Reminiscences were a lux-
put on over his dressing gown. The boy's mum had somehow
't afford at that instant but the thought did occur to
made hot soup for them all and they had drunk out of mugs,
man that the son to whom he had given so much would
standing around a fire that dad had lit in the middle of the road.
be thinking of him.
The news that reached them from a Broup crowded around a
of the night, once he was out in the relative safeý of car with its radio on wŹrs good: apparently no further major
street, made Tom wish he had planned his escape tremors were expected. The earthquake's epicentre had been
lf he had only stopped to think he would have under the sea tvvo hundred kilometres away. lt was safe to go
that the weathermen had forecast a clear sky with back indoors.
well below the seasonal average. And why hadn't
Tom wondered whether others might not have been so lucky.
the wardrobe where his heavy overcoat now hung
He vowed to return the kindness he had been shown. What is
Mary would have. These thoughts, though, were
more, he would stop feeling bitterly sorry for himself. From
pted by a second, more violent tremoĘ which shook the
now on, he would swallow his pride and give Tom iunior the
in anger. No sooner had it passed than Tom found him-
chance to help him out now and again. All it would take was
by equally frightened neighbours who normally
one phone call.
did Tom wake up so suddenly?

00r was movtn
nightmares.
c) He was thinking of his son.
d) He was worried about his wife.
The correct answer is A.
1. What can be understood about the man

4. Tom's attitude to himself and others
in this story?
a) was altered by his experiences that night.
a) He had been living alone after his wife's death.
b) was left unchanged by the earthquake.
b) His son had treated him unkindly.
c) worsened and became more bitter after the earthquake.
c) He had only recently become divorced.
d) improved so much that all his problems were solved.
d) He was completely helpless without his family.
2. 5. This story shows that

The earthquake
al old people should be cared for by their children.
a) caused no real damage.
b) children can be ungrateful towards their parents.
b) started a fire in the man's street.
c) people are sometimes responsible for their own
c) was felt over a small area only.
unhappiness.
d) made a lot of people homeless.
dl natural disasters rarely bring out the best in people.
3. We can suppose that Tom's neighbours 6. Which one of the following did Tom most probably
before the earthquake do first, later that day?
a) had drawn the conclusion that he wanted to be a) buy a new leather jacket for the boy next door.
left alone. b) get in touch with a close relative oÍ his'
b) disapproved of the way he treated his wife and children. c) invite his friendly neighbours to dinner to show
cl were jealous of him because he lived in a house, his thanks.
not a flat. get an architect to come and examine his house
dl knew him well and therefore felt sorry for him. for damage.
Read the text and f ill the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. Write the letter of the missing sentence in
the box in the gap. There are tvvo extra sentences you will not need.
Dreoming of Retirement?
lt is o moment thot millions dreom of - woking up on the f irst doy oÍ relirement. Freed ot losl, f rom
the doily worklood, to sip cold drinks in the gorden, gently enioy postimes ond hobbies ond explore exotic londs ot
leisure. Thot's the dreom.
lt found thot more thon 50 per cent of pensioners felt 'unhoppy' on the first doy oÍ their
'hoppy'.
retirement. About one in ten soid they felt 'sod', 'onxious' or 'lost'. Only 48 percent soid they felt
A spokesmon for Íhe Deporlment for Work ond Pensions, which corried ouÍ lhe study, soid employees ore
increosingly reiecting the troditionol ideo of retirement. il Mony would like to toke o more groduol
opprooch, slowly cuiting bock their hours or the number of doys they work. Olhers iust wont io keep on working.
AÍ ó5, people hove suddenly goÍ two or three decodes focing them ond wonder how to fill the lime
Work is whot they hove been doing for os long os they con remember.
.l,000
The DWp questioned obout men ond women obout how they fell on the f irsi doy of their retirement
tr--_l The most common onswer wos 'friends', followed by'being chollenged', 'office humour ond gossip'
ond 'o reoson to get out of the house'.
Yet, officĺol figures show the number of pensioners working beyond stoie pension oge hos increosed by
more thon 55 per cent to L3 million. And for mony of those slill working, it is o necessity.
A. They were olso osked whot lhey missed obout lheir iobs.
B. Holidoys were soid to be lheir moin interest.
c. But lhe reolity is very different, o reporÍ reveols lodoy.
D. With iust o bosic slole pension, mony connol offord to retire.
E. ll hos been proved thot nobody wonls to reĺire.
F. Some of the reosons ore finonciol, but it is not only obout money.
G. Olhers missed the office porty. dressing smortly, or lhe conleen.
H. People seem reluctont lo suddenly stop fullłime work ot ó0 or ó5.
four texts below. There are ten questions about the texts. oecide which text (A, B, C or D)
the answer to the questions. ĺhe f lrst one is done f or you.
*.'A. B.
No doubt Mum and Dad told Ás I discussed with you lost week, pleose find
t hope you are well'
up in Nairobi with no luggage as they enclosed copíes of my plone ticket, possport
, you I ended
and insuronce cloim from British Áirwoys
i ,rrorto put it on the plane! I only had the clothes
confĺrming thoŤ my luggage Wos lote orriving in
. weańng. Äll my mountain climbing gear was
l*"'
Noírobi ond thot T ŤhereÍore hod to poy extro
a ĺn my rucksack' Still, I was able to borow and hire
money to htre ond buy clothes ond eguipment.
í clotľres and eguipment for the climb and I actually
{ maa" it to the top. Can you believe it? I felt realty I hove included oll the informotíon thot you hove
?equested so f hope thot my cloim con be dealt
{ proud of myself'
wĺth os quickly os possibla os r om depending on
Ł Äo-"', my bag was waiting for me when I got
.{t
the extro exPenses being reÍunded ín order to
i bacł to Nairobi'
be able to f inonce the rest of my trip.
i Miss everyone!
:l L,ots of love!
D.
Aiľways booking confiľmation A local girl, Jenny Abbot, has raised over f 1000 for
charity by climbing Mount Kilimanjaro in Kenya. But
name: Jenny Sarah Abbot
t: BA 697 from London Heathrow to Nairobi Jenny had to climb the mountain without her boots
due to a problem with her luggage at Heathrow
ure time: 6.30 from terminal 5
Itime: 13.40
airport. Jenny's bag arrived in Nairobi nearly a week
lateĘ after Jenny had climbed to the summit of the
ensure that you check in two hours before
mountain. Jenny's motheĘ Samantha' said:
re. All luggage should be clearly labelled
"Naturally, Jenny was very upset when she realised
locked. Maximum weight for luggage is 25 kg
passenger plus one piece of hand luggage. that her luggage had gone missing, but she is very
recommend that you take out travel insurance resourceful and she borrowed some equipment and
all flights. hired some boots whĺch enabled her to do what
our website for special offers. she was dreaming of sĺnce she was a kid.'' Jenny is
due to return home next month.
lVhich text: Which text gives the answers to the following questions?
l. is written to a relative? A 6. Why did Jenny climb Mount Kilimanjaro?
2' was written 7. Why does Jenny need to have some money sent to her?
after a conversation on the phone?
3. was written 8. How did Jenny feel at the top of the mountain?
by a journalist?
4. mentions 9. When will Jenny see her parents again?

a childhood ambition?
5. gives advice? 10. How much luggage was Jenny allowed to take to Kenya?
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Read the text and answer the questioľls. Write a maximum of five words f or each onsnter. An example
is done for you.
The law oÍ the land
There are two distinct systems oÍ law in Britain: one governing England and Wales, and one governing Scotland. Both systems
have their own court structures, but they are alike in having separate courts Íor criminal and civil law. Generally speaking, crimi
purpose oÍ the
law is concerned with Wrongs against the country; civil law with disputes between private individuals. The main
criminal court is to punish, while that oÍ the civil court is to compensate, usually Íinancially.
The cľimlnaI couľts
Ninety percent oÍ all c1min4 cases in the English system are dealt with in the 900 or so Magistrates' Courts. Generally, these al
judge and jury iÍ there is
less serious crimes. More serious crimes, such as murder, may be sent to the Crown Court Íor trial by
enough evidence. Most magistrates are unpaid and without legal qualiÍications, but in some oÍ the larger cities there are
groups
al magistrates who are paid. These paid magistrates make decisions alone whereas most magistrates make decisions in
three.
The Magistrates' Courts have their origins in 1 195 when 'Knights of the Peace' were Íirst created; their duties were essentially to
keep the law and act as police ofÍicers' These duties slowly evolved until 1361 , when the Íirst Justice oÍ The Peace was appoi
in other Words' the Íirst magistrate.
plea oÍ
The Crown Courts not only deal with more serious crimes but also handle appeals against magistrates' decisions. 0n a
guilty, a case in a Crown Court will be heard by a iudge, whose job is to interpret and explain the law and pass the sentence. But
the guilt or innocence oÍ the accused is decided not by the judge but by a jury oÍ twelve careÍully chosen people'
The civil courts
There are about 330 civil courts which date in their modern Íorm Írom 1846, when they were established to deal quickly and
cheaply with smaller claims' A large amount oÍ their work is connected to property issues and divorce. Cases are usually
by a judge alone but small claims are settled by a registrar.
The history oÍ the superior civil courts is extremely complicated. Today' there are three divisions of the High Court: the Family 1
Division, dealing with maľiages and children; the Chancery Division, concerned with money and propefty; and the 0ueen's B
Division, which handles most other cases.
0theľ couľts
gld English law had many other small courts which no longer exist. One older court that still exists is the Coroner's Court. As well
as investigating suspicious deaths, the coroner can also investigate any fires that happen in London.
many types of CRlM|NAL court are there in Eng|and and Wales?
Éxample: How '.''T'w.p'.
civtl court usually do?

l. What does the
S
2, V,there would the most serious crimes be tried?
lna
o
3. What can paid magistrates do that others can not?
are
IS
4. What was the main job of the Knights of the Peace?
ssioÍl.
pS oĺ
5. ln a Crown Court, who decides if someone is guilty?

to
nted
6. How many people make up a jury?

Í not
But
7. What does a registrar deal with?
ded g. Which part of the court would deal with a divorce?

l;
Inch 9' Who would decide

if someone died in a strange way?
Total: 9 marks
Total marks for Reading: 30
l-
notice below. You should write
write an article f or an English language magazine as requested in the
between 1oo and 150 words.
Modern English Language Learner Magazine
'A good book can touch Your heart'
We are looking for articles from our readers about a book

that affected you.
Write an article and tell us:

v what the book was about
Ý how it made you feel
Ý why you felt the way you did
. if you would recommend it to others or not
The best articles will be printed in next month's magazine'
write a letter to your rnglish penf riend to:
s tell them about the area in which you live

s say what you like to do in your free time
write betvveen 150 and 2oo words. You do not need to write any addresses.
LISTENING
vn'' will hear eight short unfinished conversations. Choose the best reply to continue the conversatĺon. Put a circle
best reply. vou will hear the conversatíołĺstwice. Look at the example.
,riria tnr letter of the
J you hear: M: ls this Your red bag here?

M: Where's yours therÝ
.
Pú a circle round the letter of the best reply. ĺhe correct answer is (b).
uample: Awhere you said, righ?
LĐnĺol't here; on my shoulder.
ć) ltto, l'ľlłquite sure it isn't mine'
a) I'm sorry, I must have missed it. 5. a) I don't know, actually.

b) Why, thank you; I'm glad to hear it. b) Yes, I agree.
c) What did you want to know? c) Perhaps not.
d) lt's no problem at all. d) I had no idea.
a) Turn left at the second intersection. 6. a) Well, I can't see a sign anywhere.
b) No, I think you'd better hurry. bl You don't say!
c) |t is a bit oÍ a walk. c) I haven't got a cigarette.
d) | don't think you can. d) lt's Íine; it's not a big dea|.
a) Eat it yourself, then. a) Don't tempt me!

b) Well, who do you think it was? bl How can you say that!
c) Well, l'm afrard you're mistaken. c) lt's complicated; I'm not sure.
d) Don't deny it. d) lt's my pleasure.
4. a) You look great in both. 8. a) John Dorquet

b) You don't give me any choice then. b) Dorquet; that's d-o-r-q-u-e-t.
c) Yes, it's much nlcer. c) lt's always been my name.
d) They're just fine like that. d! Don't worry, it's not easy to say.
Total: I marks
L
and answer the questions below. Put a
You Will hear three conversations. Lĺsten to the conversations
each conversation Ewíice. Look at the ques-
circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear
tions for Conversation'1.
Conversation I
1.1 Wny Ooes the woman want a comPuter?
a) She needs it Íor her job.
b) She wants to be able to email people'
cl She needs it to get a better job'
d) She needs it to deal with complicated work that she has to
do'
Why does the woman decide to choose the laptop?

a) Because it looks attractive.
b) Because it comes with a nice table.
c) Because it is the best model available at the moment'
d) Because it is cheap and easy to store.
Conversation 2
2,L iP between the sPeakers?
al aunt and nePhew
b) neighbours
cl husband and wife
d) colleagues
2.2 Why are they unhappy about the situation?

a) They won't be able to have a holiday.
b) The woman doesn't enloy the iob she is doing'
c) The woman doesn't get on with her boss'
dl They wanted more money to pay Íor something they were
planning'
Conversation 3
3.1 What is the man's Problem?
a) He is going to be late for an appointment'
b) He missed his important business meeting'
c) He is nervous about a meeting.
dl He Íorgot to go to the dentist.
L
I
What will the woman do?
a) cancel his business meeting
b) call a taxi
cl cancel his appointment with the dentist
d) phone the dentist
fu the recorded message f rom a cinema and complete the notes (1-s words). rírst look at the
s.The f irst one is done f or you. You will hear the announcement twice.
There'g a caf elbar

ru - fł
Recorded Meooaqe from Cinema World
WiŤ,h drinkg and aftordable
Loyalty Club memberg receive a varieĺy of
The e-newslelter is eenl etraiqht lo your
KegeryaĹiong mugt be made 3 hourg beÍore
'DeaŤ,h in Ĺhe Woods' ig noŤ, gujtable f or f amilieg or
The 'New Wave' Festival ende on
CriŤ,icg gaw 'New Wave' ag
For a digcounŤ, buy FegŤival ŤickeĹg aŤ
?roqrammeg are adver\iEed online aŤ
ls
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answer a,
Listento the radio interview with a teacher and answer the questions. choose. the correct
or d'lhefirst one is donefor you. Fírst look atthe questíons. You will hear the conversationtwice'
ool
d) she was recentlY Promoted
How could the school motto be described?

What is surprising about Margaret?
a) She got married in her early thirties.
a) pessimistic
bt She always wanted to be a teacher. b) depressing
c) She wasn't a good student at school.

c) positive
dl She worked hard at school but failed her exams' d) unrealistic
6. What did the school do that was different from other

2. What made Margaret decide to change her life?
a) She didn't enjoY being a mother. special schools?
a) They gave the children the chance to concentrate
b) She became a single mother.
c) She wanted to leave her husband.

academic subjects.
d! She wanted to try as many different jobs as she could' b) They concentrated on design and technology'
c) They only taught academic subjects.
d) They only taught science.
3. How did Margaret get involved with teaching children with

special needs?
a) Someone suggested she should try it. 7. What does Margaret say about the parents of the chil
b) One of her own children went to a special needs school' a) They don't helP their children.
c) She had always planned to be a special needs teacher' b) They don't want their children to achieve anything'
d) Her university tutor told her she should do it. c) They can also learn from the school.
d) They aren't very interested in their children'
4. What happened when Margaret arrived at her first school?

a) She was shocked that the children weren't being cared 8' How can you sum up the speaker's attitude?
for properlY. a) uninterested
b) She found it quite difficult to teach the children with b) enthusiastic
special needs. c) reluctant
c) She thought that the children weren't capable of d) surprised
learning much.
dl She believed the children could achieve more
than theY were at the time.
Total: 8 marks
Read the text and answer the ąuestions that f ollow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle Ground the letter
of the correr!.ĽYi-i.-.ljľtJ* 1l*
example.
nd no ploy
entered the tall, steel and glass building. Everything was quiet,
ise oí a lone vacuum cleaner on one of the lower floors. As he
a minor detail escaped him: would the cleaning lady be Alice
ane, Tuesday and Thursday. But, who on earth was Friday? No
now knew so well. Having let himself in, he walked soundlessly

sk. The monitor glowed welcomingly in the darkness. Upstairs,
at, he knew he could get on with his business undisturbed.
he message, 'Three hours, twenty minutes and thirty seconds.
ay never íailed to give him great pleasure. What he felt during it
hing of the kind when he served his boss his coffee or when he
ngers? Nobody really knew him at all. 'Three hours, twenty
iven the Russian something more than he'd bargained for. As
: 'G6 - H8'. The meaning of this retreat was immediately

e threat in Thursday's move. But the real damage had been
)r
, the man in the quiet oífice typed his reply. What was the good
e Jane, arrived.
e0n
e lights came on.
'sthree times this week! I hope your boss
ey.
hat many young men these days who'd be willing to come back
roperly, are there now?'
o' oo- o: n" creared the screen
. ::.:::i:::1:::.!''
;hildrt Examnle: The events in this story must have taken place 4. What was Humphrey's reaction to the person
' al early in the week. who came in?
te
i!ľ,ffi;:w
a) He was excited.
- -LLmidwe-ek. b) He hardly took any notice.
c) He showed extreme dislike for her.
llhe correct answer is C. d) He couldn't hide his disappointment.
l. Humphrey
5. What mistake did a person in this story make?
a) She or he misunderstood something that was said.
b) She or he mistook somebody for somebody else.
c) She or he got the days of the week mrxed up.
d) She or he acted too quickly.
6. Which of the following statements is true about Humphrey?

a) He did a lot of overtime without getting paid
for it.
b) He had a high opinlon of himself and found his 1ob
boring.
c) He lacked self-confidence, which made hls job
difficult for him.
d) He enjoyed hĺs job but fe|t that he spent too many
hours at the office.
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Read the text and fill the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. write the letter of the missing
sentence
in the box in the gap. There are Í:ruo extra sentences you will not need.
Re-bolonce your mind

We ecĺh hove our own personol energy vompires: people, onxieties ond commilments lhot leove you with-
plenty you con do

out o moment for yourself. And olthough you con'ĺ get rid oÍ them from your life entirely, 1here's to
reduce the slress ĺhey creote.
E-l However, whelher it's grief, onger or resentmenl, unexpressed emotions sop your energy ond
droin your hoppiness. So find o woy to express your feelings E I Negotive thoughls moke you tired ond
onxious while posi1ive ones give you o lift. So, work ot rełhinking siluotions: moke o conscious efforl lo seek
out the
posiÍives in every situotion. il Be owore of the lhings you Íeel pleosed with yourself obout ond ore groÍe-
ful for, however smoll they moY be.
We creote o lot of s1ress 1hrough our own perfecÍionism but, in mosl coses, good enough reolly is good
enough. The quest for perfection lends ĺo be rooted in our own lock of self-esteem' I l However, mosĺ
people prefer to be oround someone who doesn't do things perfecĺly ond is more reloxed obout life. So,
congrotulote yourself for lhe things you do well ond occep1 your limiÍotions with lhe rest.
Another woy to fight stress it to cut bock on your commitments. Moke o list of oll your responsibililies -
storting with the most esseniiol ond workĺng downwords - then drow o line through the middle
El--l Things
mighi not be done your woy or os well os you would do them, but they will get done. This will give you some
breothing spoce.
A. Concel, excuse yourself from or delegote everything below lhol line.

B. Alwoys being on the go con become o Woy of ovoiding diÍficult feelings.
c. lf you olwoys soy 'Yes' you'll regrel il.
D. End eoch doy by wriling down the good things lhot hove hoppened.
E. Itcon olso come from o feor of olhers iudging us.
F. And when thot hoppens, you lose touch wilh your creotivily ond energy.
G. Stort o iournol, or lolk lo o counsellor to help you through the process.
H. We moke ourselves too imporlont but il's importont lo shore some of lhe responsibilily, loo.
the four texts below. There are ten questions about the texts. Decide which text (A, a, c or o)
Read
I rclls You
the answer to the questions. The f irst one is done f or you.
B.
A. I am very Sorry to hęar that you had some problems
am wrĺtin8 with
reference to the cottase we rented
I
during yot|r Stay at ouľ cottage. Unfortunately, the
írom you. There
were a number of problems which
man who clęans our pool was sick that węęk and we
made our holiday less enioyable. Firstly, we were very
did not realise because, as you know, we were away
disappointed that the swimming
pool
hadn't been
ourselvęs.
cleaned and so we couldn't use it' Also, your brochure
saidthe cottage was an easy walk to the beach, but it As far as thę brochure is concerned, I agree that the
took us half an hour and involved walking uP a very information about the beach is misleading and I will
steep hill. My wiíe has a bad back, so we had to take change it. We did not know about your wife's condition,
the car' We had a nice time anYway, but l íeel that you so we couldn't know the hill would be a problem, but
should deal with these issues. I will mention it in our new brochure.
D.
c.
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l. is written in order to apologise? B 6. What health issues does someone have?
7. How can you get more informatron?
something was not accurate? 8. Who is going to edit some tnÍormation?
mentrons images being shown? 9. How oÍten do you pay for something?
mentions an important number? 10. Why was something not done?

Read the text and answer the questions. write a maximum of five words f or each ansnter. An example
is done for you.
Britain - a nation of dieters?

Britoin wos bronded o notion of Íoiled seriol dieters yesterdoy. Millions eogerly try every new weight-|oss fod or fitne
croze - but ot leost holf give up oÍter less lhon o monlh. A survey found thot mosl blomed their Íoilure on o lock of time or
money. But the study suggesled lock oÍ willpower wos o moior foctor.
The survey of 2,000 men ond women - commissioned by Morks ond Spencer - found losing weighl wos the mosl
importonl ĺhing on people's minds ol the stort of lhe yeor. Some 49 per cent put il oheod of getting fil ond moking more
money os o musl for the yeor oheod. Woisllines were the biggesl couse of concern, wilh olmosĺ 40% citing o slimmer
lummy os lhe most imporlonÍ gool.
Yet, holf of lhose osked odmilted thot il took less thon o monlh for lheir willpower lo crock - slipping bock inÍo
diels ond eoting lols of foilening lreots. Chocolote wos voted the hordest to resist, oheod of crisps ond cheese. Four in
blomed lheir foilure on lock of cosh lo spend on gym membership ond heolthy foods. AlmosÍ os mony soid Íhey simply
nol hove lhe time for food preporolion ond exercise.
The figures will moke grim reoding for government experls trying lo stop lhe notion's obesiĺy epidemic. Holf of lhe
odults in Englond ore obese or overweighl, while obesity in children hos leopt 25 percenl over the losl l5 yeors, os they
drink more ond more fizzy drinks contoining sugor ond eot more ond more iunk food. This is serious since obesity cuts lifé
expectoncy by nine yeors, on overoge, ond increoses the risk of heollh problems such os heort diseose. diobeles, stroke
ond some concers.
Jenny Arlhur, Morks ond Spencer's food nulrilionist, soid: 'People ore fooled into believing Íhey need lo follow on
sive eoting plon, swopping bolonced meols for drink replocemenl meols or o meot-enriched diel such os Aĺkins diet. ll's o
misconception thot heollhy eoting is time consuming ond expensive; lhere ore o number of quick ond eosy oplions ovoil-
oble ond o lot oÍ the time it's more obout wotching whol you eot ond how much you eot. Dielers should sel themselves
ochievoble lorgets, ond give themselves 'mini-rewords' when they reoch o lorgel. lt olso helps to find o friend who wonts
to lose weighl ond coll them if you ore feeling miseroble. Anolher good ideo is lo write down olllhe reosons why you wonl
lo lose weight. This should be kepl1o hond for whenever temptďion roises its heod.
How long do most people manage to stick to a diet? under a month
txample:
to the study, what is the real reason people don't diet successfully?
1. According
2, Who Paid for the studY?
3. What part of the body are people most worried about?
4. What do people want to eat more than anything else?
Ithy
5. What has gone up by a quarter?
)n
tid
6. By how much might your life be shortened iÍ you are very overweight?
7. People mistakenly believe healthy eating is very costly and ...
en-
8. When you achieve something what should you give yourself?
o
9' What should you do if you are feeling depressed?

Write an article f or a travel magazine as requested in the notice below. You should write betuteen'lOO
and 150 words.
The Ploce I coll Home

We ore looking for orticles from reoders describing
the oreo lhot they live in lo give on 'insider's view'
for visilors.
Wrile on orticle ond give detoils oÍ the following:

Š'lhe oreo where you live
Šploces of inlerest lo visit
Š
ony inleresĺing history or trodition
Š
whol mokes it unique
The besl orlicles will be published in lhe August edilion

oÍ 'For ond Wide'.
Write a letter to an rnglish speaking f riend telling them about a celebrity that you admtre.
ĺhe celebrity could come f rom the world of sport, entertainment, business, medlcine, politĺcs
or any other field that you choose.
Write beÚveen lso and 2oO words' You do not need to write any addresses.
LISTENING
v^il wil! heareight short unfinished conversatĺons. Choose the best reply to continue the conversation. Put a circle
tne letter of the best reply. vou will hear the conversatíons twice. Look at the example.
rőind
Ýou hear: M: ls this your red bag hera

M: where's yours then?
PŃ a circle round the letter of the best reply. ĺhe correct answer is (b).
(9l)Rioht here; on my shoulder.
c) No, l'ľľlquite sure it isn't mine.
d) l got mine at Nordstroľns.
a! Why? We have time. 5. a) We've seen enough.

bl You see? That's why I'm runningl b! I doubt it.
c) Can't you see I'm running as fast as I can? c) lt isn't true.
dl Speak for yourself! d) Neither can l.
a) I was happy to be away from my desk, though. a) ln that case, I'm having the cola.
b) That's the whole point. b) But why not? Aren't you thirsty?
c! lt takes time to understand these things. c) Whichever you want.
d) 0n the other hand, everyone was so argumentative. d) But I really wanted the lemonade.
a) Certainly. Sign here please. 7. al I hada pleasant day.

b) You must show him some proof. b) I just don't agree.
c) Are you sure? c) How do you know?
d) The ATIVI is out of order. d) That's a possibility.
4. a) I think you've made a good choice. 8. a) lf you say so.

b! No, Ma'am, turn left (emphasis). bl Why not?
c) You'll find what you're looking for. c) 0Í course l did.
d) That's right Ma'am. d) I rather doubt that.
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questions below. Put a
You Will hear three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the
circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversation uvice. Look
at the
questions for Conversation 1.
Conversation 1
The man and woman haven't

a) spoken to each otheľ.
b) heard from Joanna.
cl seen their friends.
dl had a dinner paľty.
L.2 The man and the woman decide to have a barbecue at

a) 7
bl 6
c) 5:30
dl 5
Conversation 2
2.t What is the man trying to make time to do?
a) visit the woman
b) visit his parents
c) hang out with friends
d) finish a work project
2.2 How does the man feel about his job?

a) He likes it but Íeels he is too busy.
b) He doesn't like it because he works too much.
cl He likes it but doesn't think he works enough.
d) He doesn't like it at all.
Conversation 3
a) two friends
b) salesperson and customer
cl husband and wife
d) boss and employee
What do the woman and man disagree about?

al whether or not the woman should choose her own ring
bl what ring looks best
c) whether or not the woman should get married
dl which ring to buy
fu the ormation about the schedule f or an arts course. ľĺlakeshort notes about the schedule
inf
words). rirst look at the notes. The first one is done f or you. You will hear the inf ormation Lwice.
O'Neil'e Five-Day Ar1., Course For Aeqinnero

lĺfe drawing
Íoday'e focug will be on
Firet you will uee crayon on
Afler Íive minuŤ,eg, Ť,he model will
NexŤ, hanq uP your drawinqe and we will
AfLer lunch you will do
Durinq a lonqer ?oee you will make
Íhe day will finlgh wlth a
You'll hear more deŁailg al Ĺhe beqinninq of
on Friday Ĺhere wlll be
i
Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. ĺhe f irst
Listentotheconversationandanswerthequestions. you will hear the conversatlon twice.
is-łone 1o, you. First look at the questions'
examtple: what are the man and woman worried
abouť?
' b) their poor grades
GĎtvleir son's perf ormance in school
d) their son's health
{ tneir son's teacher's Perf ormance
getting a tutor
5. What advantage does the woman see oÍ
Who are the two sPeakers?
for Danny?
a) DannY's Parents
b) Danny's brother and sister
a) it maY motivate him
c) Danny's teachers
b) it may helP him learn
d) Danny's mother and his teacher

c) it may stop him Írom being lazy
d) it may help him become more capable of
understanding them
2. Who alwaYs did verY well in school?
a) Marie
6. What class is Danny NOT doing poorly in?
bl John
c) DannY
a) maths
d) it doesn't saY
b) historY
c) English
3. When did Danny's grades begin to change?

dl geograPhY
a) this Year
7. What do John and Marie decide Danny will do
b) last Year
with his summer?
c) theY haven't changed
d) they were alwaYs bad a) go to summer school
bl go to football camP
4. How do John and Marie decide to "punish" Danny?

cl hang out with friends
a) take away things until his grades get better d) they haven't decided Yet
b) take away things indeÍinitely

8. How often wlll Danny's summer school classes be?
c) theY don't want to Punish him
d) take away things until he Íinishes his homework a) 3 days a week, all summer
b) 5 days a week, all summer
c) 3 daYs a week for half the summer
d) 5 days a week for halÍ the Summer
Total: 8 marks
and answer the questions that f ollow by choosing a, b, c or d. Put a circle around the letter
1p,xt
correct answer. Fírst look at the example.
Fomily over Glomour jobs as a model and so got to

born in Sweden but went to Paris when I was eighteen. There I was offered several
in the fashion world. I left for the US where I eventually became what is known as a modelling suPerstar. I
a great number of glamorous and luxury items such as furs, lewellery and evening dresses. After travelling a lot,
a man I really loved and decided to get married.
my modelling career even after I had had children. My experience proved to many models that motherhood
can be combined. When I had to travel to a modelling job, I took my children with me. Having my family
protected me from the crazy lifestyle many models are forced to follow. I did not attend many parties and made
It my work was a totally separate part of my life. Once, when I went straight home without removing my make-up
photography session, my youngest son started crying. l was someoně else at work.
iy chose to give uP my modellĺng career and become a full-time mother. l had always wanted a big family and now
sons, I am kept busy looking after them. I chose to 'retire' from modelling and move to the country where my
and I live alone with our sons. I have chosen not to have any help and take care of the house and my family on
get older, find it more difficult to maintain the weight I had when I was modelling. I have to exercise regularly now,
I
when I was younger I hardly gave exercise a second thought. I am also much more careful about what I eat. When I
,to work the only 'good' meal I ate was lunch. Dinner sometimes consisted of biscuits only.
ng a family has made me more aware of what a balanced diet means. I feel you should be able to eat everything but
the amounts you eat. lf you deny yourself certain foods completely, you come to think about these foods all the time
them more. For example, I no longer eat ice-cream (my weakness) every day. I have it about every week or two.
live near a lake and, weather permitting, the entire family swims and enjoys exercising in this way. When it Sets too
for swimming, I run at a track near our home and go to aerobics classes to keep in shape. I hope that the combina-
lbf country living, a balanced diet and exercise will help keep all of us in good condition.
Example: As a child, the writer probably went to school
cl in the United States.

dl in several different parts of the world.
The correct answer is B.
l. As a model, which of these might the writer most likely 4. The writer currently
be photographed in? a) leads a simple life which ĺs centred on her family's
a) A very modern pair of jeans. needs.
bl An up-to-date kitchen. b) feels lonely and misses the time when she was working.
c) The grounds of a castle, advertising gardening gloves. c) spends most of her time trying to lose weight.
d) A designer wedding-dress. d) gets tired because she does not have any help
around the house.
2. The writer,s children
a) made it impossible for her to avoid the busy 5. How have the writer's eating habits changed?
night life of other models. a) Her food is prepared differently.
bl found it difficult to accept the klnd of work she did. b) She eats less.
c) prevented her from having any fun. c) Her diet is more varied.
d) prevented her from being affected in a negative d) She eats a lot more than she used to.
way by her job.
6. To keep Íit, the writer mainly
3' Why, probably, did the writer's son start to cry? a) exercises indoors.
a) He didn't want her to go to work. bl exercises outdoors.
b) Sne looked so different. c) jogs.
c) She had been away for a long time. d) takes aerobics lessons.
d) He didn't want her to go to a party.
Read the text and f ĺll the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. Wríte the letter of the missing sentence
the box in the gap. There are bvo extra sentences you will not need.
The English Chonnel

The English Chonnel is on orm of the Atlontic oceon thot seporotes Englond f rom northern Fronce ond ioins
ľhe North Seo to Jhe Atlontic. ln French ii is colled ''Lo Monche'' or "the sleeve". lÍ is the smollest of lhe shollow seos
oround the continentol shelf of Europe, covering on oreo of only some 75,000 km.
The chonnel hos been the key noturol deÍence for BriÍoin The losi successful cross-Chonnel
invosion of Englond wos mode in l0óó by Williom lhe Conqueror. The Chonnel stopped Nopoleon in the eorly
rg00,s. Ef-l The greotest omphibious operotion of oll times. operotion overlord, wos lounched ocross the
Chonnel by ĺhe Allies in l944.
.l875.
The first person to swim the Chonnel wos Motthew Webb of Englond, in His lime wos
4 l4 hours,3l
2l hours, 45 minutes. She wos Gertrude Ederle from the United Stotes. She crossed in
minutes. ln l9O9 Louis Bleriot become the first to fly on oirplone ocross the Chonnel.
5
It is o 50.5 kilometre underseo roil tunnel linking Folkestone, in Englond, with Colois in norlhern
Fronce beneoth the Englĺsh Chonnel ot Íhe Stroit of Dover. The Chonnel Tunnel hos ihe longest underseo portĺon of
ony tunnel in the world.
A. The Chonnel hos olso provided o chollenge lo ĺhe othleĺic ond odventurous.
B. lt olso holted the invosion of Nozi Germony during World Wor ll.
.l994.
C. The Chonnel Tunnel wos completed in
D. For centuries il hos protected Englond Írom invosion by Europeon powers.
E. The Chonnel is rough becouse currenĺs of the Atlontic ond North Seo meel lhere.
F. 11 wos mony yeors loter, in l92ó, when o Womon f irst mode the swim.
G. ln modern times iĺ hos provided o culturol link between differenl counlries.
H. At ils lowesi point it is 75m deep.
aboutthe texts. Decidewhich text (A, B, c or D)
four textsbelow.There areten questions
|^í'rii*r, to the questions. The f ĺrst one is done f or you.
B.
ĺľ-l.t.r' fruit has many different meanings depending
on context.
r you're looking
for a gift for the family to
tn'elegant Father's-day fruit basket to make ln botany, the definition is precise: a fruit is the ripened
'.
u ,uring sympathy
gift basket for a f riend'
ovary and seeds of a flowering plant'
bery get-well gift basket for a co-worker,
gifts'
ĺant gift baskets make excellent ln cuisine, the term "fruit" is most often used for those
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e, you can rest assured that we will
fruit basket delivered on time to that spe- speaking, considered to be a fruit at all' Some other
in your life. botanical fruits are commonly refered to as vegetables'
such as courgettes, tomatoes and aubergines'
catt 1-800łruitup to order'
D.
l-n"u"r would have guessed all the possibilities for those
little dried up figs in supermarkets around the holidays' or
is "Fruit Week"at Little Hands just what I could do with the bags of the fresh fruit I
We are focusing all week on the receive from my father's trees every August'
of fruit, and on learning about fľuit
around the world. In order to do this, But now I can't wait for summer because there are at
asked each child to bring in a differ-
least a dozen recipes I'm dying to test thanks to Marie
Simmons' inviting book, Fig Heaven'
of fruit each day this week to discuss
course, afterwards, eat. Please help us
She provides all the facts you'll need to get started' Then
your child about a healthY diet and once you begin to read the recipes that range from appe-
suľe your child remembers to bring in tizers to desserts, you will discover that this is not a fruit
to be ignored.
questions?
Which text:
Which text gives the answers to the following
l. is a book review? D
6. What are some young students doing this week?
2. is about international Íruit?
7. What can I make with figs?
3. is trying to promote a service?
8. Who can l call to get a Íruit basket?
4. is an advertisement?
9. What is the deÍinition oÍ a fruit?
5. comes from a reference book?
10. How do I make a fruitY dessert?
r
Read the text and answer the questions. Write c maximum of five words f or each ąnstler. An example
done for you.
żłGna
,,lf you ask people what they want for their child 'l want them to be happy' ", says psychologist and happiness
ago, however, joy wasn't considered serious
researcher Sonja Lyubomirsky oÍ the University oÍ CaliÍornia, Riverside' Not that long
years ago'', Lyubomirsky says, ''happiness was not
enough Íor psychologists to study. "When l started doing research 18
scientific topic."
positive psychology, more and more researchers

Today, happiness is a hot subject of research. As part of a growing field called
looking for ways to help people become happier, even if they don't feel depressed
to begin with' And there are plenty of reasons
happiness is a worthy subject of study. Among other benefits, happy

people are healthier, have more friends, and make more
than their sadder Peers.
The problem is, it's difficult to scientifically

However, the Íield of positive psychology has had to overcome a significant obstacle.
another's. 0n a scale of 1 to 10, how can we
measure happiness. lt's also hard to compare one person's sense of well-being with
r'6rr? ilNo
sure that my "8" is happier than your one can tell you how happy you are", Lyubomirsky says'
measurements of happiness' One tec

ln recent years, however, researchers have developed what they consider to be accurate
smiles from the Íake; genuine smiles
involves looking at how often people genuinely smile in their daily lives. lt's easy to tell real
can't control. ln their studies, scientists
engage the corners of the eyes and involve muscles around the mouth that fake smilers
get people to describe everything they did over a course oÍ a day and how they felt about each activity, rather than
talking
general feelings. Scientists also look at images of the brain Íor clues: an area called the left frontal
cortex tends to work harder
people who are happier and "lights up" in brain scans.
and maintain that mood in their

Scientists now think people are born with a general tendency toward a certain level of happiness,
personality he or she is born with, Extreme events,
day-to-day lives, About half of a person,s "happiness quotient" comes from the
such as winning the lottery or being injured in an accident, can cause temporary bursts
of happiness or sadness' But eventually'
ple return to about the same emotional state they're normally at.
quotient depends on external circumstances'

so, what about the other half of the "happiness quotient"? About 10 percent of that
percent, says Lyubomirsky, is entirely up to you'
as how much money people make or how healthy they are. The remaining 40
happtness
Example: What do most people want for their children?
was not previously considered important enough to study?

I. What
ago did Lyubomirsky start doing research?

2. How long
4. What is the psychological study of happiness called?
3. What do researchers want to help people do?
5. What can researchers do better now?
also
6, What is one way happiness can be measured?
rt
in
7. Where are the muscles that real smiles engage?
8, What part of the brain works harder when someone is happy?
9' What percent

of your "happiness quotient" can you control?
WRITING
you see the f ollowing notice in your school paper. Write an article using between 100 and 150 words.
Travel Destinations
We are looking for articles about fun and interesting travel
destinations. Describe the area where you live or somewhere nearby.
Make sure to include:

s Why the area might be interesting for people to travel to.
s What places of interest are there.
s What there is to do in the evenings in the area.
s Any interesting facts about the area.
oescribe a f amily member. Explain why that person is important to you.

what makes that person who they are?
Write between lso and 200 words

LISTENING
the best reply to continue the conversation. put a circle
ersations twice. Look at the example.
ct answer is (b).
a) Yes, just around the corner. 5. a) Either one I suppose.

b) Yes, my office is quite close. b) I hear you loud and clear.
c) Where are you going? cl No, how do I find out?
d) Yes, we'll be there soon. d) No, I hadn't heard - thanks!
a) No, you go first. 6. al How did you know?

b) 0Í course, help yourself. bl Yes, it was ridiculous, wasn't it?
c) l'm afraid it'll be a few minutes. c) Yes, I couldn't stop laughing!
d) I think so too. d) No, it was hilarious!
a) That won't do any good. a) We're out of coffee.

bl Yes, that would be a disaster! b) Yes, please.
c) Do you think so? cl Whatever you think.
d) So, you agree after all! d) Could you let me know just in case?
a) The new product ls very nice. 8. a} l doubt ĺt.

b) And make sure the prices are visible too. b) 0f course, we all know.
c) | Íeel that that's the fairest way. c) I'm herel
d) Are you completely sure? d) I have no idea!
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you will hear three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the questioľrs below. put a
circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversatton twice. Look at the
ques-
tioľls for Conversation 1.
Conversation I
1.1 What is the relationship between the speakers?
a) husband and wife
b) friends
c) brother and sister
d) boyfriend and girlfriend
1.2 Who received an espresso machine as a gift?

a! the man's in-laws
b) the man's parents
c) the man
d) Lisa
Conversation 2
2.1 What did the woman do all daY?
a) She planned a meeting.
b) She worked at a workshop.
c) She made impolite comments.
d) She listened to people talk.
2.2 How does the woman feel about the man's job?
a) She thinks he is selfish.
b) She envies him.
c) She thinks he has lots of difficulties.

d) She wants him to quit.
Conversation 3
3.1 What surprised the woman?
a) The grey coats sold out quicklY.
b) The man was unhelpful.
c) They had brown but not greY.
d) The coat fitted her.
3.2 How might she still find the coat she wants?
a) She cannot find it now.
b) There might be one downstairs.

c) The store might get more in.
d) There might be one at another branch.

b the inf ormation given to passengers on a plane. Make short ľlotes (ĺ-s words). First look at the
The first one ĺs done f or you. You will hear the inf ormatioľl twice.
,ĺ' [,ľ,ľ /"ľ /.,/'/'/'/'/"/'/'
Żafety Announcemenĺ
You muer f aeten your eeatbelt for .....!3!!9:.?.f1.....
KeeV your bell faelened whenever you are
ln an emerqency an oxyqen maek may a??ear
?ul on your maek before
Your life jacket may be found
Íhe Ť,oiletg are firfied witrh
You can look forward lo a
Agk a member of gŤaff if you don't receive your
lf you wigh Ło make a purchaee' fi|l ouĹ

Lĺsten to the conversation and answer the questions. choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. The fĺrst o
is done f or you. Fírst look at the questions. you wíll hear the conversation twice.
example. Who is being intervieweďl
@r, ordinary citizen

b) a scientist c) a golf course manager d) a lawyer
What does the man say is unique about Beth Tyler? How did Beth feel when she found out
a) She grumbled. about the development?
b) She took action. al unsure
c) She Iiked Skipper's Strand. b) sad

d) She is retired. cl excited
d) irritated
Skipper's Strand is named after
a) a place.
b) a kind of movement. How did Beth Íeel while reading up on the law?
c! a butterfly species. a) discouraged

d) a child. b) excited
c) like she was making a breakthrough
As a child Beth tried to d) hopeful
a) run from the butterflies.

b) study butterflies. Beth's cousin
c) save the butterflies. a) worked Íor the city.
d) catch butterflies. b) played golf.

c) studied law.
What happened to the town in the sixties and seventies? d) studied insects.
a) lt remained relatively unchanged.
b) lt started to develop. The butterflies turned out to be
c) lt lost areas of natural coastline. al rare.
d) A golf course was built in it. b) imaginary.

c) homeless.
d) entomologists.
Total: 8 marks
Ithe text and answer the questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle around the letter of
correct answer. pĺrst look at the example.
1
! Burglors"
cross a series of burglaries with no geographical pattern.
or strung out along motorways for a quick getaway. This gang
rts on all the break-ins, hoping to find a link that had been over-
en one detective spotted that two of the victims had flown out
a coincidence?" Davies wondered aloud to Oliver Jenkins, the
how the other victims travelled," Jenkins suggested. He went to
o had at least six others. And all had flown with the same airline:
eral manager of Southampton Handling, the company sub-con-

were shocked at the suggestion that BA passengers might be
of victims grew. "lt seems the same Sang may have targeted as
ked privately, rather than via travel agents or tour operators,
rvations office. "There's only one way the gang could have got
of all staff who had access to passenger addresses.
ar-old blonde who had worked at Guernsey Airport before
ed by her efficient, friendly manneĘ had given her a job on
was promoted to the ticketing and reservations desk.
ut one thing puzzled Jenkins. Her address was the home of 46-
lary and his aggressive son Nick, 26, who had been released
eak-ins began. How come a middle-class Guernsey girl ĺs living
Woods was the illegitimate daughter of Paul Hart. Adopted as a

turning up out of the blue at his house in early 2005.
resses, she was a serial burglar's dream daughter. All Davies's
Example: Davies
was confident that he'd catch the buľ lars quickly.
ew that ca
d to study twelve police reports.
_ d) believed the burglars lived near the ice-rink.
lhe correct answer is B.
1. 0liver Jenkins
a) worked for British Airways. 4. Kelly Woods
b) had the job of organising the enquiry. a) was good at her job.
cl had been a personal friend of some of the victims. b) asked to change her job to something more interesting.
d) suspected the Coopers were the burglars. c) was hoping to get a different job in the near future.
d) was bored with her job.
2. Southampton Handling
a) was unwilling to cooperate with the police. 5. Jenkins discovered that Woods
b) was part of BA. a) had committed crimes in the past.
c) already suspected that some of its staff b) had a false address.
were dishonest. c) had bought a house with Hart.
d) was surprised that the burglars were linked to the airport. d) was living with a criminal.
3. Jenkins suspected 6. Hart
that
a) some of the passengers worked for BA.
a) didn't see his daughter for years.
b) passengers were being careless. b) had spent years trying to find his daughter.
cl c) was shocked to discover his daughter was a criminal.
1 d)
someone was gaining information about passengers.
all the BA staff at the airport were involved in the crime. d) had always wanted his daughter to become a criminal.
Read the text and f tlt the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. write the letter of the missing
sentence
the box in the gap. There are Eryo extra sentences you will not need.
The Big Cat of Dartmoor

ln ancient times, almost every country had frightening tales of mystical animals that roam their lands.
Though we might no longer believe in unicorns and dragons, there are still plenty of modern tales of
mvsterious animals.
'
lu"noarea
Dartmoor is a^ large wild mnnrlan^
-raaoff .n,ilrl moorland in fhp centre of Devon.
the centrp Ensland, E-l
Devon, England ,"
Dartmoor, this creature is usually described as some kind of big cat. Whether real or imaginary, reports of
sightings have been frequent. Most recently, two schoolboys camping on Dartmoor yesterday, reported
that they were attacked by a pair of big cats.
They are not the only ones reporting encounters, either. E--l The boys, however, didn't
know anything about the lion. They said they were woken by the sound of clawing outside their tent'
3
David Dennehy said he shined a torch out of his tent when he heard the boys shouting. He
expected it to be a prank. tr---l He took two tins and started banging them together. But the
animals didn't move. E--l

The following morning, the boys found that the bottom of the tent was badly torn with what
appeared to be claw marks, the guy ropes were broken and one peg was pulled out of the ground.
il porice who investigated said that a paw print left by the animal was almost certainly made by
a big cat.
A. Two other children sleeping in tenls neorby were olso dislurbed.

B. lt is o Notionol Pork ond covers 953 squore kilometers'
C. He soid he wos terrified ond hordly slept ofter thol.
D. Like so mony lorge wild oreos, it hos o history of sightings of o mysterious onimol.
E. They olso found the remoins of o deod sheep neorby.
F. The police hove told residents not lo ponĺc.
G. lnsteod, he soid he sow lwo poirs of green cot's eyes.
H. This hoppened neor ĺhe ploce where someone reporled seeing o lion recenlly.
the four texts below. There are ten questions about the texts. Decide which text (A, B, C or o) tells you
answer to the questions. The first one is done for you.
B.
A. This six-month evening course focuses on basic food service
There are several different
ways to become a
sanitation practices.
qualiÍied chef'
You will learn to prepare, store and serve Íood safely. You will
lf you're
'l 6 years of age or older, you can apply
also gain an understanding oí the complicated regulations
Íor aModern Apprenticeship. You'll get practical
needed in order for a restaurant to pass the rigorous
experience in a job and gain a national chef's
qualification after around three years' work. government health inspections. This knowledge will make you
valuable team member when you seek employment.
Alternatively, you can study full-time at a further
The course includes discussion of selected topics from books a
education college or cheí-training school. There
are a number of qualifications at varying levels, well as internet research about related culinary topics.
aimed at those who want to work in professional
Students will prepare for a nationally administered
kitchens and food outlets.
sanitation examination.
c. D.
Gullanes Hotel requires an assistant chef for our restaurant.
Cuess what! I've finally made up my mind! l've
We cater for all occasions, with a busy regular day trade.
just given notice that l'm quitting my job and
The successful candidate will have worked in a simĺlar role, should
have fluent English, and be available to work shifts. He or she will
going back to school to become a chef! l'm so
work alongside our head chef and his team managing the food excited! lt scares me a bit too, because it may be
service in our Hotel. a long time until l have a steady ĺncome again.
The responsibilities are:

o Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen
I'm lucky; there are several courses to choose
in the absence oÍ the Head Chef
from in my city, so I won't have to move. That
o Assisting with Menu Planning would be difficult right now. I don't mind moving
o Dealing with Suppliers later, when I get a job, and maybe l'll end up
closer to you in the North!
We offer excellent working conditions and a competitive salary.
L explains options?
A 6. How can you become a chef?
2. seeks someone? 7. What language skills are needed?
3. describes content?
8. Why is someone scared?
4. updates a friend?
9. How will you learn?
5. outlines duties?
f0. Will you take a test?
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Read the text and answer the questions. wr,te a max'/mum of five words f or each ąnsver- An example
is done for You.
What is dyslexia?
degree. No one knows
Dyslexia is a common problem. About 10% of the population is affected by dyslexia to some
are several genes that contrib
exactly what causes dyslexia, although it tends to run in families. lt is known that there
The word Dyslexia
to a genetic risk of dyslexia. lt might also be caused by brain injuries or developmental problems.
probably refers to many different conditions with different causes.
people learn to
Dyslexia is often thought to be simply a problem with reading but this is not the case' Many dyslexic
language. There are also
read but have continuing difficulties with spelling, writing and memory and organisation of
in maths too: many
people whose difficulties with reading are not caused by dyslexia. Dyslexia often causes problems
dyslexic people can have difficulties with arithmetic and with remembering number sequences'
seen in spoken lan-

Dyslexia is a specific learning difficulty that mainly affects reading and spelling. lts effects may be
guage as well as written language. The current evidence suggests that these difficulties come
from problems in lan-
areas in the left hemisphere of the brain which, in turn, appear to be linked to genetic differences'
lt
does tend to run in families. However, dyslexĺa is not related to intelligence, race or social
'uage-processĺng background. lt varies in
strengths and
severiý and often occurS alongside other learning difficulties, resulting in differences in the individuals'
weaknesses.
factors. These inclu

The degree to which dyslexia causes problems, in learning and in everyday life, depends on many
and support
the severiý of the dyslexia, the other strengths and abilities that a person has, and the kĺnd of teaching
can be minimised,
they may have been given. when someone has dyslexia they have it for their whole life. lts effects
however, by changing the ways the person works and learns, and with technological support.
Steps can be
Dyslexia need not be a barrier to achievement and success if it is properly recognised within socieĘ.
for their difficul-
to provide suitable teaching and training, and those with dyslexia can learn strategies to compensate
creative and visually'
ties. There is evidence that many dyslexic people have strengths and abilities in tasks that involve
based thinking.
tr
ExamPle: What causes dYslexia ? ..'.'|!'9...'9.?..ę..'!Í!1,?"Y-.s-.'''''..'".'''
is dyslexia often mistaken for?

l. What
2, What
else can dyslexia make difficult, in addition to language learning and memorising information?
3. With what does dyslexia mainly cause problems?
4' Dyslexia comes f roń a problem in what part of the brain?
5. Other than intelligence, what else is dyslexia not related to?
6. What do individuals with dyslexia aIso often suÍfer from?
7. When Someone has dyslexia, how long do they have it Íor?
8. What is one thing that can minimise the effects of dyslexia?
9' Wnat might

a dyslexic person be particularly good at?
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you see the f ollowing notice in an tnglish language magazine. write an article using
between 100 and 150 words.
We are looking for articles for our entertainment pages!

lf you have been to the theatre, a concert, a movie, or an
exhibition recently, please write us an article describing:
Á what you saw

á what you thought of the experience
Á whether you would recommend it to others or not
á and why
Write a letter to your tnglish pen f riend to tell him or her how you typically spend your days.
Write behĺveen 150 and z00 words. you do not need to wrĺte any addresses.
LISTENING
il hear eight short unfinished conversations. Choose the best reply to continue the conversation. Put a circle
'the
letter of the best reply. vou will hear the conversations twice. Look at the example.
M: ls this your red bag hera

M: Where's yours theľ'ŕ?
circle round the letter of the best reply. The correct answer is (b).
aample: Ąwhere you said, right'ł
(9)nignt here; on my shoulder.
Q No, l'm ąuite sure it ísn't mĺne'
d) l got mine at Nordstroĺms.
al I'll be okay once it's all over. 5. a) There's a chair.

b) l'm worried that I might have stage fright. b) ls it yours?
c) At the moment, just gĺad l didn't forget the words! c) Go ahead.
d) They gave a fantastic performance, I agree. d) You can try.
a) Jenny, I believe.
bl You call her. My throat hurts. 6. al I certainly don't!
c) Yes, we were introduced. b) Me neither.
dl Alison's gone already. c) Yes, don't you?
d) Well, I suppose I could try.
al A sunny one and everything!
b) Actually, I doubt it. 7. a) I returned it yesterday.
c) Yes, I said today! b) Thanks!
d) lt is, isn't it! cf Yes, it is mine.
dl I don't see why not.
a) No, I left.
b) Yes, you can if you want. 8. a) Yes and fog is very dangerous.
cl Where? b) lt's unusual but it does happen sometimes.
d) I am, actually. c) Don't be silly, they're a kind of animal.
d) No! FOG. You know; low clouds..,
You will hear three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the questions below. put a c
round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversation Úvice. Look at the questions
f
Conversation 1.
Conversation I
How would you describe the salesman?
a} efÍective
bl careless
c) shy
d) pushy
How are the black shoes better than the red?

a) They are more comfortable.
b) They are more affordable.
cl They are more trendy.
d) They are of a better quality.
Conversation 2
2.L What is the relatĺonship between the speakers?
al f rĺends
bl teacher and student
c) husband and wife
dl colleagues
2.2 Overall, how does the man feel about dancing?

a) lt's effortless.
b) lt's unpleasant.
c) ltls impossible.
d) lt's not easy.
Conversation 3
a) husband and wife
b) parent and child
c) teammates
d) colleagues
3.2 What does the woman want to do?

al work less
bl be more supportive
cl have children
d) take up a sport
Total:6 marks
Ú the about a visit to a museum. Make short notes
ínf ormation (ĺ-s words)' First look at the notes.
one is done f or you. vou will hear the inf ormation twice.
first
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Mueeum Íriv
four hours
We will be here for aboul
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You wi|l noĹ have Ĺime Lo gee

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,l
FirEL, we will parlicivaŤe in a
The Lour will nlcely Ť,le ŁoqeŤ,her
You should eaŁ well becauEe we wil| not
AfŁer lunch you may vieil exhibitg lhaŁ
Choose one of the exhibiLg aboul which Ło
You musl uce your comrnon senee and
Don'Ł leave your ?ozgeggiong
Total: I marks
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tisten to the conversation and answer the queqtíons. Choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. ĺhe first
is done f or you. First look at the questions. vou will hear the conversation bil ce.
Example: What is diff erent about Louisť?
lost weight b) she got ill c) she became a model d) she started working
@she
How does the male speaker think Louise looks? The male speaker thinks the female speaker has been
a) very good al dieting.
b) okay bl brainwashed.
c) unhealthy cl dishonest.
dl like a model dl joking with him.
2. How does the female speaker think Louise looks? 6. Would the female speaker ever wear skinny jeans?
a) she didn't notice a) She does wear them.
b) okay b) She would never wear them.
cl unhealthy c) lf she lost weight she would.
d) like a model d) She doesn't say either way.
3. Who thinks Louise should maybe go to the gym? 7. Betty is

al Louise al big and tall.
b) the male speaker b) very tiny.
c) the female speaker c) tall and thin.
d) both the male speaker and the female speaker dl overweight.
4. What really surprised the male speaker? 8. What is most likely to be the relationship between
al how Louise looked the male and female speakers?
bl what Louise said a) sister and brother

c) what the female speaker said bl acquaintances
dl what the female speaker wore cl boyfriend and girlfriend

dl parent and child
the text and answer the questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle around the letter
correct answer. rirst look at the example.
Workĺng her woy up the co?ee? lodder

must have just turned ĺifteen when l first felt that l would like to earn some money that l could call my own. Since it was the
holidays' l had plenry of time on my hands and no lessons or homework to tie me down. My only problem was íinding a
line of work, which was why I spent some time analysing my motives and expectations. After a great deal of thought, I
to the conclusion that what motivated me was money on the one hand and a desire to meet new people on the other. I
íorward to being able to spend my earnings in any way l saw fit, perhaps in the company of the new friends l would make.
lob that I eventually opted for was that of paperboy. Delivering newspapers and magazines to people living in a particular
rhood was something I thought I would enjoy. lt would, or so I thought, bring me into contact with lotr of new faces and
me feel good since I knew it was a lob usually done by a boy. lf a boy could do it successfully, I told myself, then so jolly well
L
ugh my uncle PeteĘ who knew l was on the lookout for a summer job, l got the address of a big newsagent called Pickering.
had an interview been shorter! He liked the look of me, I suppose, and uncle Peter must have put in a good word for me.
only snag was that my new boss said that l would have to use my own bike, as the one l would normally have been Íitted out
had been stolen by the boy whose place I was taking. I started the very same day after being given a dauntingly long list of
people I was to make deliveries to. I cheered up, though, when I thought of all the new friends I was about to make.
my dismay, the daily round took four hours to complete. For the first two hours, the bag I carried full of my wares weighed a
l soon found that l was getting very tired indeed. This tiredness had such a bad eífect on my enthusiasm that l started to
whether a paper-round was really the job for me. Besides, it was really boring repeating the same routine day in, day out.
is more, I didn't have the time to stop and chat with my 'customers'; so few of them ever came to the door, anyway. And
learnt how hard the work was, I began to appreciate the fact that Mr Pickering, my dear employer, was no philanthropist.
pay seemed such a small reward for so much sweat and toil. The recollection that I was even using my own bicycle just made
that little bit worse.
a full week. The iob had not come up to my expectations nor was I prepared to exhaust myself for a pittance, slaving
pitalist Pickering. lt was beneath my digniý. l felt no shame, though; that week had taught me a lot about life. l resolved to
harder at school as a result. This helps to explain why I'm now the owner of two national newspapers and a fashion maga-
which publications I'm sure Mr Pickering or a successor of his puts into the bags of the boys (or girls!) he employs today.
: Even as a teenager, the writer showed that she The writer's feelings towards Mr Pickering changed
a) when she discovered he was a capitalist.
was interested ĺn people more than money. b) because her need for money that summer was not
c) thoughi some jobs were more suitable for boys great enough.
than girls. c) as she came to understand that he was exploiting her.
d) was interested in the media business. d) after she gave the matter of the bicycle more thought.
correct answer is A.
The writer learnt that
Mr Pickering probably gave her the job because a) children always cheat.
a) he wanted to do a favour for a friend of his. b) you need to work hard to succeed in life.
b) he thought she was pretty. c) earning your own cash is always a painful experience.
c) he found out that she could ride a bicycle. d) it's impossible to enjoy your job.
d) he was tired of the unreliability of boys.
This story suggests that workers feel satisfied when
The writer would have liked to get to know her a) their pay is extremely high.
customers but b) their job is very easy.
ôl she never saw em. c) their job is interesting.
b) most of them boring to talk to. d) theĺr boss treats them as a good friend.
cl Mr Pickerins h ted that she shouldn't.
dl the amouniof had to do made it When the writer gave up the job, Mr Pickering probably
almost impossible. a) fell out with her uncle.
b) gave it very lĺttle thought.
c) lost a lot of customers.
d) tried to convince her to stay by offering her
more money.
Read the text and f ill the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. write the letter of
the missing sentence !
the box in the gap. There are ťluo extra sentences you will not need.
Eyam ąnd the Plague

Eyam is a small village in Derbyshire, England. There are many fine old houses in Eyam and paľts of
village have been kept as they looked seveľal centuľies ago'
It earned this name because, when the plague was found there in August 1665, Eyam chose
isolate itself ľather than let the disease spread. The plague had been brought to the village in a flea-infested
bu
dle of cloth that was delivered to tailor Geoľge Viccaľs from London. Il l That was the beginning.
After the first deaths, the townspeople turned to their rector, the Reverend William Mompesson, and the
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Minister Thomas Stanley for guidance about what to do' These included the arrangement that fami'
lies were to bury their own dead. people were also told to attend local church services so that they did not
travel
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as far and meet with people from outside their neighbourhoods.
The plague raged in the closed village for 16 months and killed at least 260 villagers. Only 83 villagers
survived out of a population of 350. When the first outsiders visited Eyam a yeat later, they found that actually
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fewer than a quarter of the village population had survived the plague. For example, Elizabeth
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Hancock never became ill, despite burying six children and her husband in eight days.
As a result, some scientists believe that these surviving villagers of Eyam may have had some genetic
protection from the bubonic plague and are researching this subject.
A. Bul the most fomous decision wos to quorontine lhe entire villoge.
B. Wiĺhin o Week he wos deod.
C. The villoge wos founded ond nomed by Anglo-Soxons.
D. The villoge grove digger olso survived, despite hondling mony infected bodies.
E. These men suggested o number of precoutions ĺo slow the spreod of the illness.
F. This roises mony exciting possibilities, but lhey hove not yet discovered the onswer.
G. However, Eyom is best known Íor being the "plogue villoge".
H. Survivol oppeored rondom, os mony survivors were exposed but never cought the diseose.
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you the first one is done for you.
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I o'uou",,'.trs a particlrlar cruise rorte? 9. How big is the SunshineLines' Í|eet?

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10. What was the weather like?

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Read the text and answer the questions. write a maximum of five wordsfor each ansnter. An example
is done for You.
Whot rs Pĺlotes?
pilates is a form of exercise that seeks to build flexibility, strength, endurance, and coordination without neces-
body and stre
sarily making muscles bigger. In addition, pilates increases circulation and helps to sculpt the
less prone to injury, and
en the body's core. people who do pilates regularly feel they have better posture, are
experience better overall health.
he was frail,
Joseph H. pilates, the founder of the pilates exercise method, was born in Germany. As a child
he
with asthma in addition to other childhood conditions. To build up his body's defences and grow stronger,
took up several different sports, eventually becoming an accomplished athlete. As a nurse in Great
Britain
move' In
World War I, he designed exercise methods and equipment for patients and soldiers who could not
addition to his equipment, pilates developed a series of mat exercises that focus on the torso' He
based these
various exercise methods from around the world, including yoga and Chinese martial arts.
program
Joseph pilates believed that our physical and mental health are intertwined. He designed his exercise
around pľinciples that support this philosophy, including concentration, precision, control, and flowing
move-
and help
ments. He also believed in circulating the blood so that it could awaken all the cells in the body
I
feelings of tiredness. Foľ the blood to do its work properly, he maintained, it has to be charged with
orygen
in your
through proper breathing. By this standard, if you stop breathing during exercise, there is a serious flaw
methods. Full and thorough inhalation and exhalation are a fundamental part of every Pilates exercise.
There are two ways to exercise in pilates. Today, most people focus on the mat exercises, which require only
a
floor mat and a willingness to train. These exercises are designed so that your body uses its own weight as
resist'
the
ance. The other method of pilates uses a varieĘ of machines to tone and strengthen the body, again using
principle of resistance.
And although Pilates is perhaps most popular with pľofessional athletes and dancers, it is also a gentle form of
exercise which can offer benefits to people with various health conditions; it can improve balance and coordiná_
tion in the elderly, and can help to keep bones strong. It is safe to do during pregnancy and after childbirth. Aĺd
it can also benefit people with lung problems by improving the circulation of the blood around the body.
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Example: Pilates is a type of '.'..'.'''.-e''I9'r'ę!sę.
l. What does pilates NOT necessarily increase?
2, What is less likely to happen to someone who does pilates regularly?
3. Why was Joseph H. Pilates unwell as a child?
4. What was Joseph H. Pilates job?
5. What is one of the exercises pilates is based on?
6. What did Pilates believe couldn't be separated from physical health?
7. What do you need besides willingness to train to do the most common form oÍ Pilates exercise?
8. What do you use for resistance while doing mat exercises?
9. What is one way pilates can help older people?

You see the following notice in an English language Travel magazine, Write a report using between
100 and 150 words.
Global Publishers
are creating a new series of travel guides!
They will aim to give tourists a local knowledge
of the places they visit. Please send us a report
about the place where you live.
Make suľe to include:

ĺb when the best time to visit is
Á which sights are not to be missed
Á where the best places to eat and go out are
Á what makes the place really unique
The best reports will be used in our new guides!
Who do you talk to when you need advice? Describe the person. What characteristics
does the person have that makes him or her good to talk to?
Write between 150 and 200 words

W
youwill hear eight short unfinished conversatĺons. Choose the best reply to continue the conversatíon. Put a circle
round the
letter of the best reply. vou will hear the conversations twice. Look at the example.
you hear: M: ls this your red bag herA

M: where's yours then?
Pfi a circle round the letter of the best reply. ĺhe Correct answer is (b).
example: Ąwhere you said, righ?
(9JDnĺght here; on my shoulder.
c) No, ĺ'm quite sure it isn't mine.
d) l got mine at Nordstroľĺs.
a) lt's really cutel a) Next Friday, I think.

b) I don't think so. b! Any time between seven and midnight.
c) Oh - not short I hope! c) Whenever, just let me know.
d) Don't worry; you'll get used to it. d) Around seven, we were told.
al Just a moment. a) You can say that againl

b) I know, but I don't like them. b) That scares you?
cl Do it then! lt's easy! c) Hmmm. lt's an improvement I suppose.
d) No thanks, I'm full. d) Yes, I can't help you now.
a) Yes I do. lt's the same every time I go running. a) Fairly easily.
b) How could I possibly know for sure? b) 0h, I know!
c) 0f course I dol I can see it! c) Go left at the light.
d) You should try exercising sometime, too. d) I think it's best before eleven.
a) No-one! a) Only about work at the moment!

b) lt was my pleasure. b) I hope so, it was expensive.
c) I'd rather not, thanks. c) lt's lovely!
d) Sorry, I didn't mean to. d) All the time.
Put a
you will hear three conversations. Listen to the conversations and answer the questions below.
you will hear each conversation Enice. Look at the ques'
circle round the letter of the correct answer.
tions for Conversation 1-
Conversation I
1.1 Where are the speakers?
a) in a bar
b) at the man's house
c) at a market
d) in a restaurant
L.2 How does the woman feel about the level of service?
a) She is content with it.
bl She is very surPrised bY it'
c) She is disappointed with it.
d) She is indifferent to it.
Conversation 2
2.L The man thinks the woman
a) works too much.
b) needs to save money.
c) lacks goals.
d) has the right attitude.
2.2 When will the man and woman go up north?

a) They will ProbablY not go.
b) Maybe this weekend.
c) Maybe next weekend.
d) Next weekend Íor sure.
Conversation 3
a) boyfriend and girlfriend
b) friends
c) brother and sister
d) classmates
3.2 What do both speakers want to use today?

a) the laptoP computer
b) a comPuter bag
c) a messenger bag
dl a backpack
Tort 3
tistento the telephone recordinq f or a banking service and complete the notes ('l-s words).
i,yst look at the notes. The f ffst one is done f or
you. You will hear the inf ormation twice.
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TELE-9^NKĺNG
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The Slreamltne loan hae flextble
For moeL telebankinq servicee you will not
For larqe lransacliono you will epeak with a
After you enŤ'er your FlN number, ?re55
Ío tind oul the balance in your aCCoUnt
To eveak Ťo a cugŤ,omer gervice operalor
lf your credit card ie ebolen you rnust
Íhe emergency line may be called
Total: 8 marl<s
Listen to the conversation and answer the questions. choose the correct answer a, b, c or d. The f trst
ts done f or you. rirst look at the questions. You will hear the conversation iwice.
Example: why was Justin absen?
a) he quitb) he was in hosPital @t. had the ftu d) he was busy at
How did the woman feel when Justin said he may quit? How does Justin feel about his current job?
a) surprised al He is enthusiastic about it.
b) sad b) He has no strong feelings about it either way.
cl angry c) He wants to be fired.
d) she didn't believe him d) He hates it.
What kind of student does the woman think Justin is? What is Beth good at?
a) very good a) talking to patients
bl reasonable b) taking exams
c! rather poor cl being a nurse
d) hopeless dl thinking positively
What part of the course is Justin best at? What is Justin's attitude toward Beth?
a) exams a) He thinks she's good with people.
b) note-taking b) He stands up for her.
c) practical sessions c) He is jealous of her.
d) evening classes dl He does not respect her.
What is one reason Justin might quit the course? ln the end, how does Justin react to the woman's
a) He finds it hard to combine work and study. a) He ignores it.
b) He has lost interest. bl He is insulted by it.
c) He thinks he won't Íind work. c) He is not convinced by it.
dl He thinks he won't be a good nurse. d) He agrees with it.
llt
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c or d. Put a circle around the letter
Horry Potter ond the Holf-Blood Prince

Are we there yet? Well, not quite. "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince," the latest big-screen offering of the global
flarry Potter phenomenon, is only the sixth chapter in a now eight-part series of films. This series, much like its young
hero Harry Potter, played by Daniel Radcliffe, has begun to show signs of stress around the edges. Or maybe that's
iust mY gnawing imPatience.
'líuny
of play and pleasure remaĺns in the film, in the middle of all the doom and the dust, the poisonous
'"n'"
and murderous sentiments, this is because of the remarkable sturdiness of this movie franchise. lt has changed
potions
right along with the growing bodies and slowly evolving personalities of its young, now teenage characters. Harry
Potter began the serĺes as an 11-year-old orphan who found himself whisked away from a cramped, tragic life to
Hogwarts, a school of witchcraft and wizardry in a parallel world filled with wondrous creatures, including quite a few
extremely talented British screen actors. The series, which first began in 2001 , is now almost as old as Harry Potter
was when he started his journey.
,,The Half-Blood Prince" was to be the second-to-last film, just as it was also the second to last book. lnstead, Warner
Brothers decided that the last book, "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows," was big enough - 784 pages in hardcover,
weighing 2.4 pounds - to be split into two movies. The first one was in the cinemas in late 201 0 and the final one in
the summer oÍ 2o1"|. Considering that the profits from the Harry Potter fĺlms all together now total almost $6.1 billion,
the studio's reluctance to reach the end is not that surprising.
But, seriously, could we just get on with it? For at least one committed fan, who finished the books soon after "Ihe
Deathly Hallows" was publishedin2OOT, the long wait between the final books and the movie has drained much of
the urgency from the Íilm adaptations. Mr. Yates, who directed the last movie, "Harry Potter and the order of the
Phoenix," does a fine job of keeping Ms. Rowling's multiple parts in balance, nimbly shifting between the action and
the adolescent soap operatics. Yet even with his skill, he can't keep the whole thing from feeling like filler material.
Example: After "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince,"

a) There will be no more films.
b) There will be one more film.
d) There will be three more films.

1. What has happened to the characters over time? 4. The books were published
a) They have grown up. a) long before the movies came out.
b) They have become confusing. b) just before the movies were made.
c) They have become unrecognisable. c) at about the same time the movies were made.
d) They have stayed the same. d) to coincide exactly with the movie-release dates.
2. The series oÍ movies 5. The writer thinks the director

a) is very new. a) did a good job.
b) is set in an orphanage. b) is not talented.
c) started when Harry was orphaned. c) had no control over the production.
d) has gone on for many years. d) saved the movie from feeling irrelevant.
3. lt is implied that the studio wants to continue 6. How does the writer feel about the movie?
a) in order to be true to the books. a) excited
b) because it is making a lot of money. b) terribly disappointed
c) to keep the fans excited. c) unimpressed
d) because the movies are so popular. d) satisfied
Read the text and fill the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. Write the letter of the missing sentence
the box in the gaq. There are two extra sentences you will not need.
The town of Cumbernauld

The lown of Cumbernould hos received o greol deol of bod press. lt hos lwice won the Corbuncle oword
poll of
for Scotlond's "mosl dismol' town cenÍre. on lop of lhot, in 2005 ĺhe town's old shopping centre topped o
buildings the British public would mosĺ like to see demolished.
lT--_l ''Whot is ĺhere noÍ lo love obout lhe town?'' she osks. Corolyn hos ocluolly written o love song
dedicďed ĺo the lown. lEI-1

Corolyn definitely ochieved o moment in Íhe spotlighł for Cumbernould ond for herself. She hit Íhe heod-
|
lines in 20Oó when she opplied to North Lonorkshire council for o culturol gront oÍ Đ2,000 to help fund lhe song.
El-_l They ore currently ovoiloble to downlood from Corolyn's website ond lhe song is being releosed on
CD in the nexl few weeks. Corolyn's work is not only going lo help Cumbernould's imoge, bul will olso support o
good couse. f----l

Now. in spiÍe of ollthe negďive publiciÍy il's śufÍered,Cumbernould oppeors lo hove Won some fons. Lost
yeor, for o chonge, il wos feoĺured on o lisl of Scotlond's top 1O mosl lreosured ploces. r-]
Cumbernould offers the besl of bolh worlds. lÍ's on urbon lown in o rurol selting. rer-l There ore olso
greot shopping opporĺunities. Loĺs of high streel choins hove opened bronches in lhe town so they obviously lhink
it's o worlhwhile investmenl.
A. She soys she Wrote il in response lo oll the lown's unwonled owords.
B. She wos feotured in o fronl poge orticle in the locol newspoper.
c. However, Scolĺish musicion Corolyn McGoldrick grew Up in Cumbernould ond is proud of thot focl.
D. There's development bul there ore olso open spoces which mokes it oppeoling.
E. Cumbernould is locoted in Lonorkshire, in Scotlond.
F. The proceeds from soles will go to o chorily thol cores for children with concer.
G. This is surely due, ot leosĺ in port, to Corolyn's own publicily compoign.
H. She wos oworded the cosh ond used it to record lhe single ond moke o music video.
Total: 6 marks
Read the our texts below. There are ten questions about the texts. Decide which text (A, B, c or o) tells you
f
the answer to the questions. ĺhe f irst one is done for you.
Ä.
Foĺ many gardeners there are few things as reward- B.
ing as growing youľ own food - it always Seems to Suntrap Greenhouse Model: DL 125
taste better and nothing beats the sense of satisfac- Size: 100cm wide, 45cm deep, 145cm high
tion. The greenhouse offers many possibilities for o This high quality greenhouse comes
growing vegetables that could not be grown otherwise. equipped with two sliding doors and a
Lettuces sown in November may be grown under window in the roof to allow air movement.
glass in time for an early spring salad. In much the o The shelves inside can be moved to
same way, many herbs can be grown in pots over accommodate different sizes of plants.
the winter - allowing you the luxury of fresh o Polycarbonate panels will not break like qlass.
cooking ingredients all year! o Ä]uminium parts mean it is light and easy to
The greenhouse comes into its own, however, with assemble.
what might be called the "hothouse" crops - peppers, . It can be free-standing or placed against a wďl
aubergines, tomatoes and cucumbers which can not
as required.
be grown outdoors in the British climate.
c. D.
We will send your order by post or courier. Within
the UK, you can expect delivery within 7 working Iam shopping for a small greenhouse for my back garden,
days. lnternational orders may take longer. and I'm quite interested in your Model DL 125.
lf you are ordering a Greenhouse, please allow 3 to 4 l wanted to ask your advĺce about this greenhouse. ls it
weeks for delivery, and ring for a quotation for areas suitable for a hobbyist gardener who wants to grow some
,outside the UK Mainland.
vegetables in the winter? lt will be my first experience
All products, whatever the size and quantity, can be with a greenhouse, so I need something that is easy to
shipped to the mainland UK Íor only í4.95. This assemble and take care of.
includes postage, packaging materials and order
Finally, I wanted to check on shipping costs. Are the
essing costs. For the Highlands and lslands, the
greenhouses included in the ŕ4.95 shipping offer, or do
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te for delivery and packaging costs to lreland or
they cost more to ship? I live in the UK, near Birmingham.
tionally.
6. How long does it take for a greenhouse to be delivered?
I' describes a product? B
7. Why does an individual want a greenhouse?
2. might be found in a book?
3. is written by someone seeking advice? 8. Can you grow peppers in Britain?
4. describes a service? 9. How much space does a particular greenhouse take up?
5. invites someone to phone for more 10. What concerns does a particular new greenhouse owner have?
inf ormation?
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Read the text and answer the questions' write a maximum of five words for each anster. An example
is done for You.
Body Moss Index ond Heolth

your risk of early death, even if your oveľall
Carrying extra fat around your middle dramatically increases 1eisht,
people from nine European countries found that waist size was a powerful indicator
is normal. A recent study of
has been known for some time' but the sheer
of risk of death. The link between waist fat and health problems
followed 360,000 volunteers, who were an
size of this study gives a far more accurate picture. The researchers
average of 51 years old at the staÍt of the study, for ]'0
years' during which time L4,723 of them died'
as likely to die as those with waists smal

The results showed that men with waists bigger than 1,L9cm were twice
with waists bigger than 99cm were compaĺed to
er than 80cm, and a similar statistic was found when women
death could be plotted to correspond with every
those with waists smaller than 64.7cm. An increase in risk of
two people with the same body mass index
time the belt was let out by another 5cm - more specifically, for
in risk of death for men, and I37o
(BMI), every additional 5cm on their waistband added up to a ITVo inctease
for women.
l
someone is overweight oľ not' The BMI is cal-
In the past, BMI has been the standard way to measuÍe whether '
in metres squared. A BMI of 18'5 - 24'9 is nor-

culated by dividing a person,s weight in kilograms by their height
mal, while a BMI of Ż5 - Ż9'9 indicates that someone is overweight.
A BMI of over 30 indicates someone is
obese.
BMI is a reasonable predictor of health problems; those

ease or cancer. However, using a number produced by d
measurement alone, as used in the current study, both p
risk of health problems. Some people in the study who
average waist, were at significantly higher risk of early d
varieĘ of measurements to assess the body's overall hea
powerful effect on people's health and

Many in the medical field were surprised to see that waist size has such a
h premature death. There are not many simple charac',
this extent, other than smoking and drinking' The good
wait ages for thę result to find out about this aspect of
i
ist size. Indeed, doctors should regularly measure

eneral health. And, especially for people who tend to put
factivityandwatchingthedietwilllowertheriskofget.
ting heart disease and of dying early.
Example: Where were the people who were studied from? Europe (nine European countries)
The study is linking risk of death to what?
long did the study last?
How much more likely to die is a man with a 119 cm waist?
ln the past, to know if someone was overweight, what would you measure?
How well can BMI predict health problems?
How did many doctors feel about this study?
. What habits, unrelated to weight, increase the risk of early death?
Why is measuring the waist a good way to assess heath?
What is one thing a person who has put on weight around his or her waist should do?
93
The town council has money to make one improvement in your town. You have picked up the brochure, shown
below, asking for reports from citizens about what improvement is most needed. Write a ľepoľt using
between 100 and 150 words.
Let's Make Our Town a Better Place!

How can we improve our town? What do you think is the
most important improvement we can make?
Let us know your idea, and be sure to:
s state clearly what needs to be done
s explain why the improvement is necessary
s describe how it will benefit people

s suggest how to go about making the improvement
Describe your best friend. What is he or she like? Describe some of the characteristics
that are important to you in a friend.
Write between 150 and 200 words.

LISTENING
to continue the conversatioĺl. Put a circle

Look at the example.
a) 0n the second floor. a) Then I guess you can.

b) You've just missed him. b) Well, I suppose he has every right.
c) Take the lift. c) Even the items locked in the case?
d) He's in his office I think. d) Well, I hope you're right!
a) lt smells lovely, thanks. a) Tiring.

b) You go; I'm busy b) Later today.
c) But it's lunch time. cl Thanks!
d) I'm afraid l'm dieting. d) Brief, I hope.
a) No, it was a bit dull. a) Taking it day by day, really.

b) lf you must? b) Fine thanks!
c) Yes, it was too long. c! I'm a bit under the weather, actually.
d) Well, if I'm free. d) Not much at all, to be honest.
a) I can't decide. a) Very funny.

b) No, I don't think so. b) No, it's true.
c) Yes; do you like it? c) I thought so too.
d) Did I pay for it? d) Never mind.
@
trr
questions below.
You Will hear three conversatioľls. Lísten to the conversations and answer the
put a circle round the letter of the correct answer. You will hear each conversation Lwice.
Look at the questions for Conversation 1.
Conversation 1
1.1 What is the man's attitude like?
a) helpful
b) discouraging
c) hostile
d) energetic
1.2 How is the woman feeling?

a) sensitive
b) angry
c) embarrassed
d) panicky
Conversation 2
2.t What is the relationship between the speakers?
a! strangers
b) friends
c) work colleagues
dl husband and wife
2.2 Ytthy might the woman leave?
a) She is very bored.

b) She has to return to work.
c) She has decided to go for a coffee.
d) She missed her turn.
Conversation 3
a) strangers
b) acquaintances
cl sister and brother
d) work colleagues
3.2 Why is the woman sad about her friends?

a) They are upset with her for leaving.
b) They no longer share her interests.
c) They never meet up.
d) They laughed at her.

of a student orientation organizer greeting some students, and complete the notes
at the notes. The f irst one is done f or you. You will hear the inf ormatĺoľl twice.
)tuderft orienĺation
Íhe orqaniserz are all weariną '.....''ręl..I:shir'ts
Ftrel, you will qo on
Íhe tour beqine outgide
Mre. Jackeon works in
)Łudentg receivinq financial aid mu6l
Íhere will be an hour break f or
You can find a place to eat in the
NexĹ, you wil| be ghown around your reevecŤive
Íhe orlenŤaŤ,jon will finigh
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the qutestions. choose the correct answer a, b, c or d' The lirst oil
Listen to the conversation and ans
done f oryou' First look at the que ons.
You will heąr the conversation Úlice t
Example:Why is Matthew being intervieweil -.- ...^..^.'^l i^l^ A| uo

job. d) lle needs fn
nooAę inl1 ą j
to ffind
a has an unusual
a) He fis amous. b| ue has very importantJob. @He
1. WhY is Matthew nervous?

5. Does his job PaY well?
questions' a) yes, verY well

al He might not be able to answer the
b) Yes, for a temPorarY iob
b) He has stage frighi'
c) not well, but not bad either
c) The ratings are not so good'
d) not reallY
d) ManY PeoPle are listentng'
6. For how long has he had this 1ob?

2. About how many people are listenlng?
a) 6 months
a) a hundred million
b) 1 year
b) a million
c) 3 years
c) a few hundred thousand
dl 6 years
d) thousands
job?
job? 7. Overall, how does he Íeel about his
3. What does Matthew need to do his
a) He is haPPY with it.
a) a driver's licence
b) He thinks it is too boring.
b) a clipboard job'
c) He doesn't like it but Íeels lucky to have a
c) a lot of Practice
d) He hates it.
d) a comPuter
4. What is the result oÍ his work?

8. Are people ever curious about what Matthew
is doing?
a) yes, almost alwaYs

a) boredom
b) yes, sometimes
b) a product
c) not reallY
c) data
d) not at all
d) a service
Total: 8 marks
and answer the questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. Put a circle around the letter
answer. First look at the example.
The islond stote of Tuvolu vows to 9o corbon neutrol

The tiny Pacific island state of Tuvalu, midway between Hawaii and Australia, is made up of a string of five
islands with the highest point only 4.5m above sea level. Indeed, most land in Tuvalu is less than a metre above
sea level. This makes it extremely vulnerable to flooding. Tuvalu and many other low-lying islands in the Pacific,
the Caribbean and the Indian Ocean fear that global warming could lead to sea level rises that could literally
wipe them off the map. It is estimated that a sea level rise of 20-40 centimetres in the next 100 years could make
Tuvalu completely uninhabitable.
There have already been calls for the relocation of the population of Tuvalu to Australia, New Zealand, or
Fiji; however, the government does not yet regard rising sea levels as such a threat that the entire population
needs to be evacuated.
Instead, Tuvalu is taking a more positive, active approach. The country has said it wants all its energy to come
from renewable sources by 20Ż0. Public Utilities Minister Kausea Natano said his nation of 12,000 people wanted
to set an example to others. The government hopes to use wind and solar power to generate electricity, instead of
imported diesel. "We look forward to the day when our nation offers an example to all - powered entirely by nat-
ural resources such as the sun and the wind," Kausea Natano said.
Other nations - including Norway, New Zealand, Iceland and Costa Rica - have also vowed to become carbon
neutral, reducing their emissions of greenhouse gases to zero. Most of these countries have relatively small popu-
lations, and their pledges are unlikely to make a significant difference in the overall battle against global warm-
ing. But many environmentalists say their stance is nevertheless important, as they provide a lead for other coun-
tries to follow. "In a sense, they are paving the way for medium-sized and larger economies which have to act if
we are going to combat climate change," a spokesman for the United Nations Environment Programme, told the
French news agency AFP.
Tuvalu estimates it would cost about $20m to generate all its electricity by using renewables. It has already begun
the process by installing a $410,000 solar system on the roof of the main soccer stadium in the capital, Funafuti.
Example: For the most part, Tuvalu is 4. What is true of countries becoming carbon neutral?
a) They are all islands.
b) They are wealthy.
c) between 1 and 4.5 metres above sea level. c) They have small populations.
d) 4.5 metres above sea level. d) They now cause a lot of pollution.
The correct answer is B.
5. Where is Tuvalu's first major renewable energy facility
lf sea levels rise very significantly, Tuvalu will going to be located?
a) disappear completely. a) in the sea
b) be seriously damaged. b) on top of the capital building
c) flood more often. c) on top of a sports stadium
d) become much smaller. d) on the roofs of houses
2. What does Tuvalu's government think of evacuation? 6. The overall mood of the article is one of
a) lt must not happen. a) sadness.
b) lt is not yet necessary. b) anger.
c) lt is dangerous. c) pessimism.
d) They are calling for it. d) optimism.
3. Tuvalu hopes to
a) prevent flooding.
b) stop global warming.
cl set an example.
d) make other countries feel guilty.
Read the text and filĺ the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. write the letter of the missing
sentence
in the box in the gap' ĺhere are f:rĺvo extra sentences you will not need.
The Mill ond Engine House

Worwick Costle is siluoted on o sondstone bluff oĺ o bend of ihe River Avon. The river, whĺch runs below ihe cos-
tle on the eosl side, hos eroded ihe rock the costle stonds on, forming o cliff. The river ond cliÍf form noturol
deÍences'
E---l For neorly ó00 yeors the Mill ond Engine House ot Worwick Costle hos used the power of the
generote elec-
River Avon to grind groin. Thoi some 'hydro' power wos olso used by the Costle's engine house to
tricity for the household.
lÍI1They eogerly wonted Íhe presiige ond luxury thot the instollotion of electricity-generoting equipment
would bring them. During l894 the generoiing ploni wos instolled in the Mill ond Engine House ond ĺhe Costle wos
wired up. El_--l Then, for the first time,475 bulbs were liÍ using hydroelectric power much to everyone's
delight. !I--l By modern srondords rhe lights would not hove been very bright, but those who sow them ot
the lime were very imPressed!
The Mill Engineer hod o greot responsibilitu El----l He hod ĺo moke sure thot the supply of electricĺty to ĺhe
Cosjle wos constont. Todoy, visitors to ihe costle con look into the Mill Engineer's office ond discover how the
gen-
eroting sysĺem wos moinioined.

6 This restorotion hos been so successÍul thot the Mill ond Engĺne House con moke enough
eleciricity, even now, to keep the ottrociion running.
A. This event wos porliculorly significont for Countess Doisy os it hoppened on her birlhdoy.
B. The Eorl ond Countess of Worwick were greot innovotors of their time.
G. Doy ofter doy, yeor ofter yeor, he lended lhe generoling sysĺem ond kept il running.
D. ll hos been reported ĺhot he wos so surprised by lhe light thot he fointed.
E. Visilors goin o sense of how electricity shol the Costle ĺo lhe forefront of Victorion technologicol
F. But defences ore nol the only thing the river is good for.
G. ln December of thol yeor the work wos completed.
H. lndeed, the entire Mill ond Engine House hos been corefully restored recenĺly'
3
gead the four texts below.There are ten questtons about the texts. Decide which text (A, B, C or o) tells you
the answer to the questions. The first one is done for you.
AF
B.
A. To be consĺdered for admission to London Business
To bccome an cxceptional busincss lcader in a rapid- School's MBÄ Programme, we require you to submit:
ly challging woľlcl, you neecl an exceptional MBA. o a completed application form
Welcome to London Business School.
o an application essay
our flcxiblę l5-2] month MBA provides all the aca- a a one-page Curriculum Vitae/Resume
demic l'igour you should ęxpęct from a top-tier o two letters of recommendation, submitted onlÍne
progl'alnme.
o ońqinal copies of the official transcript of grades
from each university attended
In aclclition, we arę Set apart by our unparalleled
o GMÄT test score (Valid for five years)
locatitllr alld true classľoom diversity. The London
Businĺ:ss School MBA classroom provides a uniquely o TOEFL iBT, IETTS or CPE (Certificate of Proficiency
in Enqlish) where applicable
exciting peer environment based within a global
powel'llouse of financę and business. Your classmates o application fee of SI45
will br: tomorrow's decision makers. Join us.
Äpplication may be submitted electronically on our
website, or by post.
c. D.
I am looking to do an MBA in the near future, and because
Though an MBA can offer many career advantages, people in
of the excellent reputation of your school, your MBA is
steady, well-paying jobs must weigh the benefits of quitting to
one of my Íirst choices. However, since l am already
attend business school.
employed, it would be my preference to do a part-time
IVIBA while continuing to work. Do you.have any-part time
Quitting a job is always risky, and this is especially true in a down
options available for your MBA programme? lf so, could
economy, when nobody knows what the job market will look like in
you please send me some information packs?
two years. Safer options now include either putting off the MBA
or joining a part-time programme while staying employed.
I would also be interested in receiving any information
Most universities offer part-time study, either as an option on
about your campus and the town that you could send me.
their usual curriculum, or as special part-time courses.
gives a warning? c 6. What is special about a certain Business School?
2 requests something?
7. Can we predict what the job market will be like in a few years?
3. explains requirements?
8. How long is a particular IVIBA programme?
4. is an advertisement?
9. What is a particular person doing now?
is mostIy Íactua|?
lO. How much does it cost to apply?
i-EE
I
Read the text and answer the questions. Write a maximum of five words f or each ansiler. An example
is done for you.
The Ethĺopion Wo|f

The Bale mountains in southern Ethiopia form the largest high-mountain plateau in Africa. This plateau is
home to the world's rarest species of wolf. The Ethiopian wolťs numbers havę shrunk to as few as 500 indĹ
viduals as a result of humans moving into their habitat. Now, rabies, passed on to them from domestic dogs,
is threatening to kill up to ĺľo-thirdsof the remaining wolves.
As well as being home to Ethiopian wolves, the plateau now also has an estimated population of 40,000
dogs. These dogs were first brought there by shepherds to herd sheep. The presence of the dogs alone is a
threat to the survival of the wolves, but what is worse is that the dogs have become a reservoir for rabies.
About 10,000 dogs are vaccinated against rabies every year but this has not prevented transmission. As a
result, scientists from the UK and Ethiopia are currently vaccinating wolf packs in a race against time to
prevent the spread of the disease.
Vaccinations are the only hope of maintaining the Ethiopian wolf population. If left unchecked, rabies is
likely to kill over two-thirds of all wolves in the Bale Mountain area, with wolves dying horrible deaths and
numbers dwindling to dangerously low levels. The plan is to vaccinate whole families, called packs; typically
a group with six adults. Then, when these packs come into contact with unvaccinated wolves or dogs they
will not catch the disease. So far the programme has been very successful, catching and treating more than 40
wolves.
Researchers have a detailed knowledge of the wolves from 20 years of continuous study. A sophisticated
computer model of how rabies spreads has been developed, which guides their vaccination efforts' The
effort is focused on vital packs that connect the Web Valley population with other wolves in Bale. The
objective is to secure a corridor of safely vaccinated wolf packs which will prevent the virus reaching other
packs living further afield in the Bale Mountains.
The vaccination programme is a powerful example of the importance of understanding both the science and
logistics of wildlife and habitat conservation to deliver practical solutions. And a solution, in this case, is
very important because the wolťs survival is critical for the survival of the whole highland ecosystem.
Example: Where is Africa's highest mountain plateau?
the wolves having problems with their habitat?

t. Why are
2.Where do the wolves catch rabies from?
3. Why were dogs brought to the plateau?
4. What did vaccinating dogs for rabies fail to do?
5. Scientists must act quickly to stop rabies from doing what?
6. What is a wolf pack?
7. What has the programme accomplished so far?
8. Apart from the logistics oÍ wildlife conservation, what else must be understood if programmes like the wolf vaccination one are to succeed?
9. What is necessary for the survival of the highland ecosystem?
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WRITING
you have seen the f ollowing graph in a local newspaper showing how your city is spending your tax
money. write a letter to the editor of the newspaper giving your reaction to the graph.
Á Say how you felt about seeing the graph'

lb Say if you agree with how the money was spent or not.
Á Suggest something that more money should be spent on and say why'
Á Suggest something that less money should be spent on and say why.
How the City Spent Money from Tax Last Year
600,000
500,000
400,000
300,000
200,000
1 00,000
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Maintenance poor Elents
rrom time to time, we all lose things. This can be a serious event if the lost ĺtem is a passport or key, or
perhaps a less serious but still sad event if it is a f avourite toy or piece of clothing. Write a nąrrative
about a time you lost something, including how you lost it, how you f elt and what happened.
Wnte bebtveen 150 and 200 words.

L!STENING
vouwill hear eight short unfinished conversations. Choose the best reply to continue the conversatioŕ|. Put a circle
ióund ue letter of the best
reply. vou will hear the conversatĺons twice. Look at the example.
you hear: M: ls thís your red bag herď

W: No, but it does look like míne.
M: Where's yours therĺ?
PŃ a Circle round the letter of the best reply. ĺhe Correct answer is (b)'
ry{ample: A where you said, righ?
( fD niql'rt here; on my shoulder.
ě ruo, ťm quite sure it isn't mine.
a! Yes, I'm afraid so! a) Why don't you try it on?

b) 0h, but you must've! b) We could always ask.
c) So, you're not angry then? c) Yes, a medium; thanks.
d) l'm sure it was an accident. d) I don't agree; it's rather expensive.
a) Why I think it's quite original, actually. a) Sorry; it was an emergency.

b) 0f course; it's obvious it's orange. b) What mobile phone?
c) Yes; here it is. c) Oh, thank you very much, sir.
d! No, no. lt's definitely over there. d) No; I'm not going anywhere.
a) I'm so relieved about that. a) No thanks. l'm fine Íor the moment.
b) But you don't understand how serious it is! b) What did you have in mind?
c) I really do appreciate it! c) I will; thank you,
d) I'm just not at all sure. d) I'm sure about that.
a) You know Janet, surely? a) There are 500 people with this new flu now.
b) l'm not so sure that she did. b) I agree! I think it's very unlikelyl
c) Yes, I suppose I agree after all. c) Are you feeling sick?
d) Oh, yes, of course; that Janet! d) Yes, I'm sure of it,
ĺ05
You Will hear three conversations. Lĺsten to the conversations and answer the ąuestions below. Put a circle round
letter of the correct answer. you will hear each conversation twice. Look atthe questions for Conversation'1.
1.1 Where are the man and the woman?

al in the kitchen
b) at a restaurant
c) at work
dl at a food market
1.2 How could you best describe the woman's attitude?

a) She is quite passive.
b) She is easy-going.
c) She is hostile and angry.
d) She stands up for herself.
Conversation 2
2.1 How is the woman feeling?
a) very frightened
b) not at all surprised
c) disappointed
d) angry
2.2The man believes the woman's injury

a) is not too serious.
b) is a torn ligament.
c) may be an emergency.
d) is imaginary.
Conversation 3
he speakers are
al friends.
b) teacher and student.
c) sister and brother.
d) father and daughter
3.2 The male speaker is trying to

a) discourage the female speaker.
b) convince the Íemale speaker to study.
cl find a solution to the problem.
dl understand how the female speaker feels.
n
hst , to the radio about the island of samso. Make short notes about the radío programme (1-s words).
loot at the no t one ĺs done f or you. YoU will hear the lecture twice.
fiŕst
l-r--
+.
- t2
The lsland of Samso
|./lr. Íranburq inviled Ť,he eveaker lo climb r,is ..y!N..!:!ľ.p.!ľ.ę.
Above lhe ladders there wae a
Íhe opeaker f ell Łhat beinq inglde the windmill wag
orl'qinally, people on 1amgo heaĹed Ť,heir hougeg wilh
They oriqinally ueed elecíricily qeneraŤed by
Íhey Lhen f ormed cooperaŤ'lves and Lhey
3y 2OO3 eamso wae
The residenŤg of )amgo were proud of
|owever, Íranburq eaye lhey are on|y
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Listen to the discussion, and answer the questions. Put a circle around the correct answer.
First look at the
ĺhe first one is done f or you. You wĺll hear the discussĺon twice.
example: The man and woman

a) see each other often.
(6Ďhaven't seen each other f or a while.
Y aia not really want to meet uP'
d) do not know each other well.
1. ln general, the man's life has recently 5. The woman's home
al got better. al is no longer safe.

b) got worse. b) now feels unsafe to her.
c) become more financially secure. c) has been destroyed.
d) not changed at all. d) is safer than it used to be.
2. How does the man feel about Jenny not looking for work? 6. The suggestion that she was burgled by someone
al He thinks she is lazY. she knows
bl He is disappointed. a) frightens the woman.
c) He is relieved. b) causes the woman to wonder.
d) He doesn't mind. c) upsets the woman.

d) was obvious to the woman.
3. Where was the woman when she was burgled?

a) at work 7. What do the man and woman disagree about?
b) visiting her parents al whether to call the Police

c) at home, sleeping bl the importance of insurance
d) she doesn't remember c) how the broken door made them feel
dl the importance of security locks
4. Why does the woman feel luckY?
al She didn't lose much at all. 8. Why didn't the woman take out insurance?
bl She didn't lose important files. a) She didn't think it would protect her.
c) She was not hurt. bl She thought she would not be robbed.
dl She still has her MP3 PlaYer. c) She thinks it is too expensive.
d) She never thought of it.
the text and answer the questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle around the letter
the correct answer. ĺirst look at the example.
Edward Scĺssorhonds: Á Film About Ďiff erence

upon a time, an inventor lived in an old castle isolated on top of a hill. He created many ingenious devices and, one day,
decided to create a man whom he called Edward. The good-natured scientist took care of Edward like he was his own
but he was old and died before he could complete him. Left all alone with scissors instead of human hands, Edward
ns in the castle until he is befriended by Peg, a woman from the neighbouring town, who feels pity on account of his
and decides to bring him to her home.
Edward's difference quickly becomes an obstacle which prevents him from being fully accepted as a member of society. Soon,
the unsuspecting Edward becomes the focus of much gossip and awakens either curiosity, hilarity, anger or íear amongst the
whole neighbourhood. Also, his innocence and good nature make him an easy victim for the unscrupulous. His artistic talent ĺs
exploited by all. And as he falls in love with Peg's daughter, she abuses his kindness and tricks him into helping her and her
býriend burglarize a house. His initial naivery is replaced by feelings oí frustration, rejection and revolt at people's ways.
Edward also comes to realise that he can be dangerous to others - that he is unable to even touch others without accidentally
harming them because of the sharpness of the blades he has instead of hands. Soon, false rumours start spreading. People
begin to fear him and wish him away.
This is a wonderful tale about love and kindness, but also about rejection and estrangement. lt shows the limits of people's tol-
erance for what is different from them and how strangers - those who stray írom the norm - awaken mockery or íear in a
socieý which will use them and ultimately re|ect them. Though a harsh satire of people's vices, as well as a tragic witness to
the pain and frustration linked to being unable to be accepted by others, the tone of this movie is still infused with an ever
constant sweetness, gentleness and innocence.
The acting is impeccable. Depp's performance as Edward is truly touching. The characters show humanity at both its best and
its least pleasant. The photography is beautiful and is based on the contrast between Edward's universe, the dark noiseless
castle, and the town, íilled with bright colours and voices. The apparently gloomy castle is in fact a shelter from the seemingly
happy outside world which is, in fact, much darker and more sinister underneath its bright colours.
Example: The inventor

rofit from Edward.
c) created Edward accidentally.

d) was Edward's father.
correct answer is B.
Peg 4. The film could best be described as

a) was afraid of Edward at first. a) always keeping a sense of innocence.
b) was the wife of the inventor. b) representing human kindness.
c) thought Edward could become a famous artist. c) focused on the frustration of not being accepted.
d) thought Edward shouldn't stay alone. d) angry and dark.
How is Edward's character described? 5. The images of the castle

al He has difficulty getting along with others. a) match up with the images of the town.
b) He tends to be dishonest. b) contrast with the images of the town.
c) He is not quick to trust people. c) are not as powerful as the images of the town.
dl He is good-hearted. d) compete with the images of the town.
What is something that Edward discovers during the film? 6. What is the reviewer's overall opinion about the film?
a) Most people are basically kind. a) lt is exceptional.
b) He can be accepted because of his art. b) lt is alright.
c) He can harm people by mistake if he is not careful. c) lt is mediocre.
d) The town is the right place for him to live. d) lt is terrible.
A-H' write the letter of the missing sentence in
Read the text and f ill the gaps with the correct.sentences
the box in the ga7. There ár'e ĺľoextra sentencé's
you will not need'
Shrinking SheeP
c'mate change rs causing a breed of wird sheep in scotand to shrink. scientists would expect wild
animals survive into adulthood and reproduce' But

sheep to gradually get bigger, as the stronger, larger
on the island oÍ Hirta, this is not what is happenin9'
only on the island of Hirta, in 1985 Since then' the

scientists first began studying soay sheep, which live
sheep have decreased in size bY 5%' This strange phenomenon was first reported in 2007 '
it appears that mirder winters are helping smaller

but the reason for it remained under debate. Now
size'
sheep to survive, resulting in this unusual decrease in
and the vegetation there' He and

il He described it as a natural laboratory, with only the sheep
the sheep that had been collected over more
his team also had access to detailed information about
than two decades. ill The resurts indicated that the local environment was responsible'
The win-
healthy sheep and large lambs that had piled on

ters on Hirta are very harsh. ln the past, only ihe big,
to Professor coulson' Survival
weight in their first summer could survive the winter, according
have a chance oÍ making it'
conditions are not so challenging' Even the slower growing sheep
are still shrinking. Their next step will be to

As Íor the future of the sheep, the team believes that they
will happen in the future
extend their study so that they are able to predict what
A. Consequently smoller individuols ore becoming more ond more

common'
to study the sheep'
B. Professor Tim Coulson soid the islond provided on ideol opportuniĺy
for more months of the yeor'
C. Bul becouse of climoĺe chonge, gross for food is now ovoiloble
D.TheteomisreportinglheirworkinlheiournolScience.
E. Their legs hove been getting steodily shorler ond their
body weight decreosing'
give birth to smoller lombs'
F. The teom olso found thot younger sheep tended to
herding pocket-sized sheepl
G. But it's still too eorly to soy if, in l0o yeors, we will hove chihuohuos
body size wos chonging'
H. They used o molhemolicol equolion to work oul why the sheep's
1ĺ0
the four texts below. There are ten questioĺls about the texts. oecide which text (A, B, c or o) tells you
answer to the questions. The first one is done for you.
A B.
The term "swing dance" commonly refers to a group of Dance competitions generally come in four different formąts:
dances that developed at the same time as the swing

l) Strictly: One couple competes together, to randomly
sýle of 1azz music in the 1920s, '30s and '40s. The selected music, where no pre-choreographed steps are
best known swing dance is the Lindy Hop, a popular allowed.
2) Jack and Jill: couples are randomly matched for the
partner dance that originated in Harlem and is still
competition. Scoring depends on the ability of the partner a
danced today. The majority of swing dances began in
dancer draws and his or her ability to work with that partner.
African-American communities, as did Swing jazz 3) Showcase: One couple competes together for a single song
which features the rhythms and timing associated with which has been previously choreographed.
4) Classic: Similar to Showcase but with rules about what
African-American and West African music and dance.
dance steps are allowed.
c.
The annual Harvest Moon Ball dance is scheduled for D.
September 26th' Tickets will be ŕ l5 pre-sale and {20 Besidęs being fun, dancing has many positive health
at the door and will be available for online purchase
benefits. First of all, dance requires a gręat amount of
soon. Discounted rates are available for students and
flexibility and flexibility is an important part of staying
healthy. Dancing also builds strength by forcing the
to a live band, enter fun contests and watch our muscles to resist against the dancer's own body weight,
local band, the Hepcats, perform for you. More details and increases endurance which is the ability of muscles
to work hard for increasingly longer periods of time
without fatigue. Finally, dancing is a social activiĘ.
Saturday, September 26th.
Rice University @ Rice Memorial Centre. Studies havę shown that having strong social ties and
lesson followed by the dance - 8pm- l2am. socializing with frięnds contributes to high self-esteem
bands to be announced. and an overall sense ofwell-being.
Parking!
ln which text does the rvriter Which text is talking about or saying the following?
1. mention history? A 6. Dancing will make you stronger.
2. list benefits? 7. You don't need to pay for something.
3. refer to ethnic influences?

8. Where a certain dance originated.
4. classify something?
9. A type of rhythm associated with a particular dance.
5. announce an event?
10. Sometimes you cannot choose your dance partner.
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Read the text and answer the questions. Write a maximum of five words f or each ansłýer. example
is done for You.
Twitter followers 'con be bought'

Twitter is a free social networking and micro-blogging service that enables its users to send and
read each
other's updates, known as tweets. Tweets are texlbased posts oÍ up to 140 characters, displayed on
the
who have subscribed to said page.
author's profile page and delivered to other users - known as Íollowers -
But now, Twitter users who lack an audience for their messages can buy Íollowers. Australian social media
marketing company meNet is oÍÍering a paid seryice that finds followers Íor Twitter users. Followers are avail-
able in blocks startin9 at t53 Íor ,0OO. The biggest block meNet is selling is 100,000 followers. meNet says
'ĺ
businesses and individuals are queuing up to use its follower-finding service.
The chief executive of meNet, said the company finds potential followers by searching Twitter and working out
what individual users are interested in' meNet then śends messages to potential followers telling them about
the new Twitter user they might want to Íollow. ''lt's up to the user to follow them or not," he said. He added
that meNet continues to look for Íollowers until the specified number the customer paid Íor has signed up.
A broad range of clients have signed up to buy followers, including educational organisations, companies and
marketing firms. ',A woman who runs yoga classes is one of our clients," he said. "So are some religious
organisations including one man that just wants to get the word out about God."
Twitter started simply as a Way Íor Íriends to keep in touch but, as with any social media site, once it
gets big
every business and marketing company jumps on the bandwagon. "lt's an excellent marketing tool," claims
the chieÍ executive oÍ meNet. meNet estimated that each follower on Twitter was worth about 10 cents a
month to a company that got them to sign up.
The research director at Hitwise who has analysed Twitter growth, said businesses were definitely starting to
sign up to Twitter. However, the growing commercial use of Twitter is presenting the network with a few prob-
lems' ln particular, Hitwise was starting to see the hijacking oÍ hashtags - labels that bring all the messages
about a subject together, For example, furnishings Íirm Homelanded used tags associated with protests in
Syria to attempt to drive people to the Homelanded 's site. The firm has since apologised for its actions.
However Twitter might cope better with the creeping commercialisation than other social media sites. lt has
the advantage that it can change quickly if hashtags become a polluted medium and it might keep one step
ahead of the spammers. 'We've yet to see people giving Twitter up for the next big thing' he says.
mple: What sort of service is Twĺtter? social networking or microblogging
0n what are the writer's tweets displayed?
Where is the company meNet based?
How does meNet choose followers for their clients?
How many followers can a client buy?
Who decides if a user will follow a client?
At the beginning, who was Twitter for?
. Who was caught highjacking hashtags?
How has this company responded to being caught?
Why is Twitter able to keep ahead of the spammers?

WRITING
write a letter to apply f or the f ollowing iob:
x Say why your are interested in the iob.

x Soy what skills You have.
x Ask when the iob will begin and end.
x Ask about pay.
Write between 1OO and 150 words.
THE NATIONAL BOTANIC GARDEN IS SEEKING

AN ASSISTANT GARDENER FOR THE SUMMER SEASON!
o Do you love to spend time outdoors?

I Do you have an eye for colour and design?
o Do you work well as Part of a team?
o Are you able to do moderate physical work?
o Do you know, or want to learn, about plants?
,yes' to the above questions then we want to hear from you!

lf you answered
Please send a letter of application to Ms. JudyJones in the personnel department.
Learning can be accomplished in vartous ways. We learn in school, but we

also learn f rom the people that we meet and the experiences that we have.
Write a narratve about a time that you learned something.
write between 150 and 200 words.
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ll hear eight short unfinished conversations. choose the best reply to conttnue the conversation. Put a circle
the letter o'f the best reply. vou will hear the conversations twice. took at the example.
M: ls this your red bag here

M: where's yours ther'Í?
circle round the letter of the best reply' ĺhe correct answer is (b)'
(]ŁDRioht here; on my shoulder.
ć) lvo, l'n ąuite sure it isn't mine.
d) l got mine at Nordstroľľls.
1. a) But why not - why shouldn't l? 5. a) Your attitude is positive.

b) 0f course I know him. b) I lust feel so unpreparedl
c) You lust don't understand, do you? c) Well, are you taking a risk, then?
d) But why should I know that? d) I will then; thank you so much!
a) Don't worry l'm sure you'll be on time. a) Yes, that's what I meant.
b) 0h! Where are you going? b) Can you repeat that, please?
c) But the boat leaves at ninel c) I don't understand what you're asking.
d) Surely we can all be there by six! dl I'm so sorry to disturb you.
a) I think you must be mistaken. a) Are you sure about that?

b) At least we arrived eventually! b) 0k, you're sorry; now let's forget it.
cl That's okay, we all make mistakes. c) Well, why don't you explain your opinion?
dl What an unusual street name! d) What for? Are you ill?
a) What? a) I'll wait.

b) Don't worry, l'm fine. b) And when would that be?
c) Well, you didn't deserve that. c) How dare you!
d) lt's my pleasure. d) But I insist!
1ĺ5
You Wíll hear three conversations. Listen to the conversatioĺls and answer the questions below. Put a circle round
letter of the correct answer. you will hear each conversation twice. Look atthe questions for conversation 1.
Conversation I
1.1 The woman is speaking to the man because

a) she wants to warn him.
b) she is asking for help.
cl she wants to complain.
d) she is angry with him.
L.2 The man challenges the woman because

al he wants to tease her.
bl she shocked him with what she said.
c) he wants to make her think.
dl he enjoys taking the bus.
Conversation 2
2.t The man and woman are

a) friends.
b) neighbours.
c) husband and wife.
dl total strangers.
2.2 How does the man feel at first?

a) angry
b) frightened
c) confused
d) sorry
Conversation 3
3.1 The purpose of the conversation is

a! to make an introduction.
b) to correct an error.
c) to offer an invitation.
d) to obtain information.
3.2 The man

a) would prefer to take a taxi.
b) is teasing the woman.
c) does not trust the woman.
d) has trouble understanding.
ĺĺ6
Listen to the presentation about the about global warming. uake short notes ('t-s words). First look at the notes.
f irst one is done f or you. vou will hear the
The
presentation twice.
Global Warming
Foeeil fuels are beinq burned lo produce
Íhe enerqy produced allowg peop|e lo
ConeumpŁlon of foggil tuelg ig expecled
one Ťhirá of the carbon dioxide releaged, ende uv
7ome lg abgorbed by f oreeŤ,e; Ť,he regl remaing
AímoeVheric COZ to expected Lo reach twice
lt gea levelg riee geveral f eeí many ciŤ,ieg will
Over a billion VeoVle will f ace severe
?eople don'Ł geem willinq lo chanqe
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Listen to the dĺscussio n about carbon neutral companies and answer the questions. Put a
circle around the
you hear twice.
answer. Fírst look atthe ąuestioĺls. ĺhe first one is donefor you. will the discussion
example: How does the man f eel about his new computer?
a) disappointed
bl unsure
Glr"ry happy
A) ashamed
The woman doesn't know 5. When the woman criticizes Dell's calculation
a) what carbon neutral means. the man
b) if the article is truthful. a) disagrees with her.
cl what Dell means by carbon neutral. b) agrees with her completely.
d) where the man got his information from. c) can understand her point of view.
d) does not understand her reasons.
2. What can companies do to become carbon neutral?

a) use renewable energy 6. The man thinks that carbon credits
b) pay a fine a) are pointless.
cl sell carbon credits to other companies b) are beneficial.
d) use fossil Íuels for important tasks c) rarely achieve their claims.
df are misunderstood bY the woman.
3. The woman is knowledgeable about the subject because

a) she works with Dell. 7. The man thinks the woman
b) she is a scientist. al is neutral and unbiased.
c) she ĺs trying to be carbon neutral. b) is too critical.
d) she has read up on the subject c) is worried about nothing.

d) is being perfectly Íair.
4. What did Dell leave out of when calculating

their carbon dioxide emissions? 8. What does the woman say about the project
a) air travel in Madagascar?
b) factory lighting al lt would exist without Dell's help.
c) distribution bl lt will help local peoPle.
dl employees' commutes c) lt will not prevent deforestation.

d) lt will be effective.
Total: 8 marks
d the text and answer the questions that follow by choosing a, b, c or d. put a circle around the letter
the correct answer. First look at the examPle.
A Business wĺth o Sociol Conscience

When French dairy food firm Danone ventured outside the troubled business climate of Europe and the US, it was
not
expecting to start a business that deliberately avoids paying dividends to shareholders. But a meeting between Danone's
Franck Riboud and the founder oí Grameen Bank which lends to the poor, Nobel Peace Prize winner Muhammad
Yunus, led
to the oPening of a small Íactory in Bangladesh that does just that.
The íactory which makes nutritional yogurt for poor people, is the result of cooperation between Grameen and Danone. The
business has to make enough money to be sustainable, but it also has a social goal. Figures show that about 50olo of children
suííerírom malnutrition in Bangladesh. ln an eífort to alleviate the situation, Professor Yunus says his íirst suggestion was baby
íood, but they eventually zeroed in on yogurt and agreed that it had to be a very small factory'
Grameen Danone Foods produces only 250,000 pots of yogurt a week and the target íor the end of next year is 500,000 pots
a week. Milk is supplied to the company by 250 farmers, and 300 sales ladies take the yogurt around the villages. Professor
Yunus maintains that local children, often poor and malnourished, benefit from the products the factory produces.
The project is further linked to the rural community by the farmers which serve the factory. The yogurt company always tries
to pay them a little more than they would receive from other customers and a farmer can earn about $60 a week - a consid-
erable sum in rural Bangladesh. Milk is brought in every day from local villages by a small three-wheeled delivery vehicle and is
mixed with locally-grown sugar and other ingredients. lt is then poured into a tank, where it is tested to ensure it does not
contain any harmful bacteria. Nutrients are added to the yogurt; one cup of yogurt provides 30o/o of the recommended daily
intake of nutrition for children. lt is designed to keep fresh for uP to a week outside a reírigerator - a luxury which few people
can afford.
Some of the yogurt is distributed to shops, but the unique point about this enterprise is a network of women who take bags
of the yogurt around local villages. When visiting villages for the first time, these women are often accompanied by a repre-
sentative from Danone, who explains the nutritional benefits of the yogurt. The yogurt brand is called Shoktidoi, which means
energy in Bengali.
Example: Professor Yunus

a) works for Danone.
b) is a Danone shareholder.
d) borrowed from a bank.

What is the factory's social goal? 4. Most people in Bangladesh

a) better nutrition for children a) buy the yogurt in shops.
b) sustainability b) do not have refrigeration.
c) cooperation with Professor Yunus c) cannot afford the yogurt.
d) prevention of poverty d) cannot keep the yogurt fresh.
Soon the factory plans to 5. What job is done by the network of women?
a) specialise. a) milk is tested
b) make more yogurt. b) yogurt is delivered
c) begin to make baby food. c) health benefits are explained
d) pay the farmers more. d) profit is increased
The farmers are paid 6. How is this Íactory different from Danone's other factories?
a) every day. a) lt is focused on Profits.
b) comparatively poorly. b) lt is far more risky.
c) a comparatively high salary. c) lt is more traditional.
d) a typical salary. d) lt aims to help people.
Read the text and Ílll the gaps with the correct sentences A-H. Write the letter of the missing sentence
the box in the gap. There are btto extra sentences you wtll not need.
The Life of a Poet

Edward Estlin Cummings was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on October 14,1894. He began writ
ing poems as early as 1904, when he was only 10 years old, and studied Latin and Greek at the
Cambridge Latin High School. He received his B.A. in 1915 and his M,A. in 1916, bothfrom Harvard. ln
1917, not |ong aÍter his graduation, Cummings'first published poems appeared in the anthology Eight
Harvard Poets.
That same year, his world changed. [l Five months after his assignment, however, he and a
friend were interned in a prison camp by the French authorities on suspicion oÍ espionage for his outspo-
ken anti-war convictions.
il His time was divided between houses in rural connecticut and Greenwich Village, with fre-
quent visits to Paris He also travelled throughout Europe, coming into contact with other poets and
artists. ill
His own work was unique. He experimented radical|y with Íorm, punctuation, spelling and syntax.
lfl The result was a new, unusual and unexpected means of poetic expression. Later in his career,
he was often criticized for settling into his signature sý|e and not pressing his work towards further evolution.
ill He also received a number of honours and Íellowships in his lifetime.
He died on September 3, i962. ill E.E cummings was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery in
Boston, Massachusetts. At the time of his death, he was the second most widely read poet in the United
States, after Robert Frost.
A. He met Pablo Picasso, whose work he particularly admired.

B. His studies introduced him to avant garde writers, such as Gertrude Stein and Ezra Pound.
c. He was, years later, to recount this experience in his novel, The Enormous Room.
D. After the war, he settled back into normal life.
E. Nevertheless, he attained great popularity, due to his simple language, plaýulness and
attention to popular subjects.
F. He was 68 years old.
G, Cummings left the United States for France as a volunteer ambulance driver in World War l.
H, ln fact, he abandoned traditional techniques and structures altogether.
Total: 6 marks
I
the f our texts below.There are ten questions about the texts. oecidewhich text (4, B, C or D) tells you
answer to the questions. The first one is donef or you.
B Expedition rates include:

* Two nights at a 5* hotel in Moscow.
Ąlthough there's more than one definition of "the
* Airf ares Moscow-Murmansk-Moscow.
lorth Pole", the most popularly accepted one is geo- * Transfers between the airport, ship and airport.
qraphic: a fixed location in the northern hemisphere at
* Voyage aboard the vessel "Yamal" as indicated in
ĺhe Earth's axis of rotation, latitude 90'N (longitude
not applicable). Unlike the South Pole, which is located the itinerary.
* All shoreexcursions and activities throughout the
on the continent of Antarctica, the geographic North
pole is covered by nothing but a sheet of shifting ice voyage including helicopter rides.
on the surface of the Arctic Ocean. So no one lives " Programme of lectures by noted naturalists and the
there permanently nor is there even an official marker service oÍ an experienced guide.
* Four meals a day.
Íor the position, as the ice moves from year to year.
* All miscellaneous service taxes and port charges.
Although reaching it was once an elusive goal that took
* Special expedition parka.
the lives of many explorers, thanks to modern aviation
and other technology, the North Pole is now the desti- Not included:
* Passport and visa expenses.
nation of commercial travel expeditions.
" Meals while on shore.
" Telecommunication services.
* Laundry, bar and beverage charges.
.
Đay 2: After a 2-hour flight to Murmansk we board D

the icebreaker'Yamal". There are two commercial sea vessels making regular triPs to
the North Pole, the nuclear-powered Russian ice-breaker
Day 3: We travel towards the Franz Josef Land Yamal, and 50 Years of Victory operated by the Murmansk
archipelago.
Shipping Company. They depart from Murmansk (tour
Day 4-5: We cross 80' North latitude and reach packages beginning in Helsinki and in Moscow), making sev-
the pack ice. We view Rubini Rock and eral two-week journeys in the Summer (when the ice is easi-
see seabirds, polar bears and walruses. er to get through). The Yamal is equipped with 50 cabins and
suites with private bathrooms and exterior windows, Íine din-
Day 6-7: The "Yamal" forces its way through thick
pack ice. We view our ship by helicopter ing, heated indoor pool, gym, library etc. 50 Years of Victory
and later walk on the ice. the largest icebreaker ever built, has 64 cabins in five cate-
gories. Voyages are booked by a variety of tour oPerators,
Day 8: We reach the geographic North Pole,
generally at about US$ l8,O0O-US$25,000 per person for
disembark onto the ice and celebrate!
double occupancy.
Day 9- l4: Return jou
ln which text does the writer Which text is saylng the following?
1. define something? A
6. Where pack ice is located.
2. give exceptions? 7. What you can find at the North Pole,
3. mention money? 8. What travellers are to do every day.
9. What ships travel to the North Pole.

4. mention fatal expeditions?
10. How many times a day you would eat on the Yamal.
5. address a passenger?
@
nead the text and answer the questions. Write a maximum of five words f or each ansnter. An example
is done for you.
The Most Fomous Bike Roce

The Tour de France is an annual bicycle race that covers more than 3,500 kilometres throughout France
and bordering countries. The race usually lasts 23 days and attracts cyclists from around the world.
The race is broken down into day-long segments, called stages. lndividual times to finish each stage are
totaled up to determine the overall winner at the end of the race. The rider with the Íastest time at the end
of each day wears the prestigious yellow jersey the Íollowing day. The course changes every year but it has
always finished in Paris and in more recent years along the Champs-Elysees.
The combination oÍ endurance and strength needed to finish the race led the New York Times to say in
2006 that the ''Tour de France is arguably the most physiologically demanding oÍ athletic events.''The effort
was compared to "running a marathon several days a week for nearly three weeks", while the total elevation
oÍ the climbs Was compared to "climbing three Everests."
The number oÍ riders varies annually. There are usually 20to22 teams oÍ nine riders. Entry is only by invita-
tion. Each team, named after its sponsor, wears a distinctive jersey. Team members help each other and
are followed by managers and mechanics.
The Tour de France began as an idea to promote a new sports newspaper called L'Auto. The idea for a
round-France race came from L'Auto's chief cycling journalist, 26-year-old Geo Lefevre. He and the editor,
Henri Desgrange discussed it after lunch on 20 November 1902. L'Auto announced the first race on 19
January 19O3' The plan was a five-week race Írom 31 May to 5 July. This proved too daunting and only 15
riders entered. Desgrange cut the length to 19 days, changed the race dates to 1 July to 19 July, and
offered a daily allowance. This attracted 60 entrants, not just professionals but amateurs, some unem-
ployed, some simply adventurous.
Desgrange's dream was a race of individuals. He did allow teams, but he demanded riders mend their
bicycles without help. He demanded they use the same bicycle Írom start to end. Above all, he conducted
a campaign against the sponsors, bicycle factories, that he was sure were undermining the spirit of a Tour
de France oÍ individuals.
The first Tours were open to whoever wanted to compete. Most riders were in teams who looked after
them. The private entrants were called "tourists of the road" and were allowed to take part provided they
made no demands on the organisers. Some oÍ the Tour's most colourful characters have been "tourists oÍ
the road". One finished each day's race and then performed acrobatic tricks in the street to raise the price
oÍ a hotel room.
There was no place for individuals in the post-1930s teams and the original "tourists of the road" mostly dis-
appeared around this time but some were absorbed into regional teams. The regional teams eventually
gave Way to sponsor teams, which remain a part oÍ the tour to this day.
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Example: How often does the Tour de France occur?
1. The race is divided into sections known as what?
2, Where does the race finish?
3. What physical traits must the competitors have?
4. What do riders need to participate in the race?
5. What was the race invented to promote?
6. What was Henry Desgrange's job?
7. Why did only 15 riders enter the first race?
8. Who did Desgrange think should compete in the race?
9. When did the "tourists of the road" disappear?

You have found this schedule for an Art Camp, and you want to go. You have 60 pounds to
spend, but can't aff ord to spend more. write an email to the art camp to reserve a place:
o Ask if it is possible to attend on two mornings or two afternoons instead of a full day.
.Tell them which activities you are most interested in.
.Tell them which days you want to attend.
o Ask if lunch is provided.
write betvveen 100 and 150 words.
ÁRT cÁMP ÁcTIVITrEs
Pottery ond Sculpture Line Drowing
Line Drowing
Pottery ond Sculpture Pottery ond Sculpture
Line Drowing PoínŤing - Acrylics
Line Drowíng Pointing - Wotercolour
You may attend for the whole week for 120 pounds or the days of your choice for 30 pounds
per day. Advanced booking is necessary. Write to reserve a place.
There are many kinds of journeys. Sometimes a journey f rom one place to another can be
a great adventure, other times it is a discomf ort to endure, or even a daily obligation.
Write a narrative about a journey that you experienced.
write beinteen lso and 2OO words.
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Speaki ng Tests
rsEsoL
Part I {2 minutes)
l: lnterlocutor, C: Candidate
City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level. Test begins.
Hello. My name is '.'.'.'. . Can you spell your family name Íor me please?
Thank you. And where are you from?
Thank you. Now, in the flrst part of the test l'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?
Food
Topics D Whot is your fovourite food?
Educotion D Whot is your leost fovourite food?
D Whot is/wos your fovourite subiect in school? Ü Tell me obout o resÍouront you like to eot ot.
tl Whoi educotionol ochievement ore you mosl proud of? tr Whot foreign foods hove you tried?
Ĺt Whot is/wos the most difficult subiect for you in school?
why? Sport
D Do/did you like or dislike school? Why or why not? D Do/did you ploy ony sports?
D Whot is your fovourite sPorl?
Locol Areo Ĺl Do you |ike wotching sports?
D Whot is your fovourite thing obout your locol oreo? í Do you think ploying o sport is o good woy to meet
D WhoÍ would you do Ío improve your locoI oreo? new people?
D Whot is there to do oround where you live?
í Whot is one reoson people would llke to move Future Plons:
to your oreo? D Whot ore your gools over the next few yeors?
o Where do you see yourselÍ in ten yeors?
D Whot skills would you like to goin in the future?
D Tell me something obout your future plons regording
work.
Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
Now, Part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situatlon
.,.""
We're friends. I stort. We're f riends. You wont me to look ofter your cot while
Whot ore you doing ofter school tomorrow? you're owoy. You stort.
I work ot the doctor's office. You're feeling very sick. |'m your teocher. You hoven't Íinished o homework
I stort. ossignment You stort.
Do you need to see the doctor right owoy?
l om o woiter ot o restouront. You wonÍ to order.
We work together. I stort. You stort.
Dĺd you get the report written in time?
l'm your boss. You're lote for work You stort.
We'refriends. lstort.
I wont to do something fun this weekend.
Do you hove ony ideos?
rt of the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
We're plonning o donce in town. Here ore your notes obout whot kind of donce to hove. l've got some different notes.
LeÍ's moke some decisions together obout the donce.
Take twenty seconds to think about what you want to say. (20 seconds.)Why don't you start?
lnłerlocułor's Tąsk Sheet Condídote's Tosk Sheeł
Town Donce Town Donce

Ploce: Town Holl or City Pork Centre Ploce: School gymnosium or Town Holl
Food: Bring your own Food: none or light snocks
Theme: "CelebroÍlng History'' Theme: "Fu1ure Plons"
Music: Locol bonds (severol?) Music: Locol DJ
Time: Storts ot 7 or 8, ends ot l0 or Time: StorÍs oÍ 9 or 0, ends whenever
'l
I I
l: Thank you.
Part 4 (3 minutes)
l: ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ......... .
Topics
A The best porty you've ever ottended.
B Something interesting you've recently heord in the news.
c Your tocol community - things to do there, geogrophy, people, ploces.
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ........ .
All right
Ready? Please start.
Follow-up questions
The best porty you've ever ottended
o Where wos it?
o Whot did you do ihere thot mode it greot?
o Whot wos the porty celebroting?
o Whot speciÍic memories do you hove of the porty?
Something interesting you've recently heord in the news

o Where did you heor this piece of news?
o Where do you typicolly get your news f rom?
o ls keeping up to dole with current events importont to you?
O Whot type of news do you find interesling?
Your locol community - thlngs to do there, geogrophy, people, ploces

o Whot feoĺures obout your community do you like best?
o How long hove you lived in your communify?
o Whot do you like leost obout your community?
o WhoÍ is on outstonding feo1ure of your community?
l: Thank you. That's the end of the test

fzz
Part I (2 minutes)
City & Guilds Pĺtman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level. Test begins'
Hello, My name is ....... . Can you spell your family name for me please?
Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test I'm going to.ask you some questions about yourself. All right?
Topics
Your fomily Recent Experiences
D How mony people ore in your Íomily? D Whot is something exciting you've done in the post yeor?
D How importont is fomily to you? D Whot is something new you'Ve ĺried recently?
Ĺl Nome some things you enioy doing with your fomily. D Whot hove you done this post yeor?
D How do you keep in touch with your fomily when D Hove you occomplished onything speciol recently?
you're oport?
Trovel
Yourself D Whot trovel experiences hove you hod?
D Whot is your fovourite colour? D ls there o ploce thot you hove never been to?
D Whot do you like to do in your free time? Where you would like to go to?
D Whot is your dreom iob? D Who do you prefer to trovel with?
D Whot is your fovourite holidoy? D Where is the besi ploce you've trovelled to?
Food
D Who normolly cooks in your house?
D Hove you ever cooked o meol thot other people liked?
D Who is your fovourite celebrity cheÍ?
ĺ Do you try to ovoid food thot contoins o lot of fot?
t: Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
l: Now, Part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situation ....,
A B
t We'refriends. lslort. - We're friends. You wont to borrow my cor. You stori.
Are you busy tomorrow evening?
l'm your doctor. You feel very sick. You stort.
I work of o restouront. I stort.
Good evening. Are you reody to order? I work in o clothes store. You wont to buy o new shirt.
You stort.
I om your boss. I stort.
Why were you so lo'le for work lhĺs morning? |'m o poIice oÍficer. You hurt yourself ond wont my help.
You stort.
We're friends. I stort.
Whot do you wont to do for your birthdoy next week?
Now Part Three: ln this part oÍ the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
We ore ot o music feslivol. Here is o list of the bonds you wonl to see. My list is different. Let's decide whot bonds
to see together ond when.
Take twenty seconds to think about what you want to say. (20 seconds) Why don't you start?
lnlerlocułor's Music-Festivol Schedule Cąndĺdołe's Music-Festivol Schedule

Task Sheet al I O om: The Birds, Tosk Sheet O I O om: The Birds, The
The Flying Soucers, Tontrik Tunes Flying Soucers, Tonlrik Tunes
OI I om: Jesse's Bond, al I I om: Jesse's Bond, The
Bonds I wont to see: Bonds ! wont fo see:
The Hulks Hulks
The Birds O Tontrik Tunes
O noon: Storving Artists o noon: Storving Artisĺs
.Jesse's Bond O Jesse's Bond
Slorving Artists
3l pm: Jock's Pock, Storry 3 Storving Artists
3l pm: Jock's Pock, Storry
Eyes, Life's Joke Eyes, Llfe's Joke
SiorrY EYes O Storry Eyes
11 2 pm: Love ond Hote, 3 2 pm: Love ond Hote, The
Love ond Hoĺe O The Hornet's Nest
The Hornet's Nest Hornet's Nest
Thank you.
ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ........ .
Topics
A Whot con be done to stoy heolthy.
B Your fovourite ploce to go on holidoy.
c How to help keep your town cteon.
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ....... .
All right
Follow-up questions
Whot con be done to stoy heolthy
O Whot things do you do to keep heolthy?
O How often should one see the doctor?
O Whot klnd of diet is the heolthiest?
O Is exercise imporlont in order to stoy heolthy?
Your fovourite ploce to go on holidoy

o Where is this ploce?
o Why is it your Íovouri1e?
O Whot things ore there to do there?
O How often do you visil this ploce?
How to keep your town cleon

O Whot do you do to keep your town cleon?
O Whot origlnol ideos do you hove to keep your town cleon?
O ln whol woys does your community encouroge people to keep ihe town cleon?
o Whot do you know obout recycling?
Thank you. That's the end of the test.

Part I (2 minutes)
City & Guĺlds Pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level' Test begins.
Hello. My name is .'...... ' Can you spell your family name Íor me please?
I Thank you, And where are you from?
I Thank you, Now, in the first part of the test l'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?
Topics
lnterests Your Fomily
ĺ Whot is your fovouriie movie?
D How mony cousins do you hove? Do you see them often?
í Do you like odventures holidoys? D When wos the lost time you went to o big fomily event?
í Do you like computer gomes? D Nome some things thot might moke you stort o fight w1h
your brother/sister or with your porents.
D Whot is your fovourile kind of music?
D Would you be interested in toking port
í At whot oge do you think you will stort your own fomily?
in ony volunteer proiects?
Your Home
D Where do you live?
O Whot kind of home do you live in?
í Who do you live with?
O Whot is your fovourite thing obout your home?
l: Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
l: Now, Part Two. l'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situation ...., ,
A B
T We're colleogues. I stort. T We're friends. You've lost something you borrowed from
Moy l use your printer? Mĺne doesn't work. me. You stort.
T |'m your dentist. Your loolh hurts. You sÍort'
l'm your cor mechonic. I stort. T I work of o bonk. You wont to open o new occounl.
You're going to need new brokes. You slort.
|'m on old friend. We hoven't seen eoch other ĺn yeors.
l'm your leocher. I stort. You slort.
Did you fĺnish the ossĺgnment lhot wos due todoy?

Con I borrow some money from you?
Now Part Three: ln this part of the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
yVe're plonning o poriy for o friend. Here ore your notes obout whot kind of porty lo hove. l've got some dĺfferenÍ
notes'
Let's moke some decisĺons together obouÍ the porty.
lnterlocutor's Tosk Sheet CandÍdołe'sTosk Sheet

Jesse's Porty Jesse's Porty
Ploce: Jim's House or Tino's House Ploce: Recreotion Centre
Food: Only snocks Food: Buffet
Type of Porty: Costume porty Type of Porty: Surprise Porty
Music: Jesse's fovourite CDs Music: Bond
Time: Stort ot ó Time: Stort ot l0
Thank you.
ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a halÍ minutes. Your topic is ...'. .
Topics
A Fun ploces to go on holidoy.
B Why fomily is importont.
c Things to do on o doy off.
First, think about it for thĺrty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ...... .
All right
Follow-up questions
Fun ploces to go on holidoy
O Whot ore some fun ploces to go on holidoy?
Why would you choose to go to ĺhese ploces?
O How mony of these ploces hove you been to?
O Whot mokes o ploce fun to go to on holidoy?
Why fomity is importont

o Whot ore some of Íhe reosons thot moke you feel fomily is importont?
O Whot ore some woys fomily members help eoch other?
o Who1 hove you done to help your fomĺly recently?
o How do you def ine "fomily'?
Things to do on o doy off

o Whot do you do when you hove o f ree doy?
o How often do you hove free doys?
O Whot do most people your oge do on their doys off?
o WhoÍ did you do the |ost time you hod o doy off?
Thank you. That's the end of the test.

Part I (2 minutes)
City & Guilds Pĺtman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communĺcator Level. Test begins.
Hello. My name is .,..... . Can you spell your family name for me please?
Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?
Topics
Your Home Ĺl Do you hove ony hobbies? Which one(s)?
D Where do you live?
Ĺl Whot is your relotionshĺp with ort?
D Are you sotisÍied with the oreo thot you live in?
D How do you feel obout moving to onother house/oreo/ The Environment
town?
D Whot problems ore there concerning Íhe environmenl
í Whot is more imporlont lo you: hoving shops, ond
in the oreo thot you live in?
focilities neorby, or living in o quiet ond reloxing ploce?
D ln your neighbourhood, is recycling o port of people's
everydoy life?
Jobs
D Pollution is o very serious issue in our doys. ln whol
o Whot iob would you |ike to do iÍ you hod Íhe choice?
woy(s) ore you trying to protect the environment?
O Are you o person who cores more obout hoving o coreer
D Are you o member of ony environmentol group?
or hoving o fomily?
Hove you ever considered being one?
í ''We work to live" or "We live to work".
Whot is your view?
Activities ond Sports
D How con yoU ochieve iob sotisÍoction? By working in o D Which sporls do you enioy ploying or wotching?
job you enioy or by working in o iob thot poys o lot of
D Whot type of liÍe do you leod? A heolthy one or one thol
money?
ollows you to smoke, eot whoĺ you wonl, etc'?
il How do you Íeel obout hoving o bolonced lifestyle?
lnterests Do you consider it to be o restriclion or o benefit?
D Whot music do you enioy lĺstening to?
D Whot do you do when you feel stressed?
D Are you the type of person thot gets informotion through
the internet, the rodio, television or newspopers?
Exploin the reoson(s) for your choice.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
l: Now, Part Two. l'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situation
A B
T l'm your mum/dod. I stort. T l'm your husbond/wife. I need you to pock my luggoge
l need your help wiĺh shopping. os l'm flying in two hours. You stort.
l'm your boss. I stort. We're roommoles. You broke my fovourite vose.
Congroĺulotions! You've iust got the promotion. You storl.
You ore going to work l2 hours per doy. l'm your boss. You wont to leove work eorly Ío go
How do you feel obout thot? to the dentist. You stort.
l'm your neighbour. I stort. l'm o police officer. You ore losl in o stronge city ond
HL you hoven't seen my dog, hove you? l con't fĺnd him you need directions to the troln stotion. You stort.
onywhere.
l'mostronger. lstorl.
Excuse me. ls there o nice ploce to hove lunch neor here?
We're plonning o doy out with some friends. Here you hove some ĺnÍormotion obout different things to do. l hove some
further informotion with ideos obout whot we could do.
lnłerlocutor's Tosk Sheeł Cąndídate's Tosk Sheeł
l swimming pool - t5 odmission 1l go to beoch - free

al cinemo - romontic f ilm showing - eó 50 per ticket O ioke o picnlc
o go Íor pizzo 1l go 1o o nightclub - f8 to get in
Thank you.
ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ....... .
Topics
A A person who is very importont to you.
B Pros ond Cons of your country's educotionol system. Studying in o university or o technicol school?
c Morrloge in your country. Whot is the best oge for someone to get morried?
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is .......
All right
Follow-up questions
A person who is very importont to you
o Whot quolities do you odmire in o person?
O Who do you tend to tolk to lf you hove o problem ond why?
o Whot would you like to chonge obout yourself if you could ond why?
o 'Show me your friends ond l'll tell you who you ore". Whot's your opinion?
Pros ond Cons of your country's educotionol system

O Do you consider work to be something time-consuming or o necessity for your well-being?
O Do you think thot your country's educotionol system is foir for everybody, poor or rich?
O Would you study something for procticol reosons or iust becouse you like il?
ÍVlorrioge in your country

o Which types of fomily exlst ond which one do you consider the most bolonced for o child's upbringing (nucleor fomily,
single porent fomily, etc.)?
o Do you be|ieve thot throughout your liÍe only one person will complele you? or is it iusl o romontic woy oÍ viewing love?
o Are you moking plons for the future or ore you more spontoneous in whot life brings?
l: Thank you. That's the end of the test.

ESOL Test, Communicator Level' Test begins'
Citv & Guilds Pitman Quäifications lnternatlonal Spoken
for me please?
ň.lĺo. ľĺvname is .'.'.'.. Can you spell your family name
l: Thank you. And where are you Írom?
going to ask you some questions about yourself' All rieht?

l: Thank you. Now, in the Íirst part of the test l'm
Why do you feel this hoppens? Con you suggesi sorns

Topics possible solutions?
Your FomilY tr Would you ever consider cultivoting your own products
í Con you tell me someÍhing obout your fomily? in order to eot heolthy Íood?
o Do you hove ony brothers ond/or sisters?
Do you get olong with them? Holidoys
D Do you consider yourself o cooperotive person or noi? D Where did you go on your lost holidoy? Did you enioy it?
D Do you help wiĺh housework ond doily chores? tt Any plons for this summer?
í Do you preÍer going on holidoy with your porents/friends
Leisure Time or with your wife/husbond/boyfriend/girlfriend?
Ĺt Whot do you like to do in your f ree time? í Holidoys ore o Woy to relox ond Íocus on yourself' But is
Ĺl Are you on ocÍive individuol? ln whot woys? o week or iwo enough to do thoÍ?
Ĺt Creotivity in life is very importont. ln whot woys do you
usuolly express Yourself? Art
o ls there enough free time for you to reÍill your energy El Tell me obout o film thot you enioyed'
for your routine doYs? í Describe the ĺype of person you ore when it comes
1o ort.
Lifestyle
D Whot food do you like? Are you o vegetorion or
o meot eoĺer?
D Are you proctising ony sport? Any connecłion between
your diel ond o.sPort Ph Yogol?
or helped You in onY woY?
D Smoking is o doňgerous mony people
smoke withoui consideri ds to their heolth'
!: Thank'you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
you. l want you to start or respond aS necessary' First situation
l: Now, Part Two. l,m going to read out sôme situations to
A B
! l'm your friend. I stort. T l'm o colleogue of yours. You need some help to finish
"Hi,'t'm hoving o porty next week. l'd like you to come; o proiect. You stort.
do you thinkĺt would be o good ideo lo make it o |'m o woiter' You wont to comploin becouse your Íood
borbecue portY?" is cold. You stort.
|'mosĺronger. lstort. l'm o police officer. You need to get o new identity cord'
"Excuse mě. wher" would you recommend l go for
You stort.
o coffee oround here?"
|'moĺourist. lstort. I'm o librorion. You hove to do o proiecl ond need more
"Coutd you direct me lo the post office?" thon the two books the librory con lend you' You stort'
l'm o toxi driver. I stort.
"Sorry madom, l con't give you o lĺft; l iust fĺnĺshed
workĺng."
Now Part Three: ln this part oÍ the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
We're plonning o weekend owoy. Here is some inÍormotion of possible ploces to go. l hove some Íurlher informotion
wiÍh ideos obout where we could go.
Let's ask and answer questions to discuss where we should go.
Take twenty seconds to think about what you want to say. (20 seconds.)Why don't you start?
lnterlocułor's To,sk Sheeł Condídate's Tosk Sheeł
3theme-pork for the weekend o Greek islond - sloy in hoiel

O wolking holidoy in the couniry 3 compsite in the forest
l: Thank you.
Part 4 (3 minutesl
l: ln Part Four oÍ the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ''..... .
Topics
A A doy thot you will never forget.
B The hozords of the lnternet.
c Beouty contests.
t: First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ........ .
All right
t: Ready? Please start.
Follow-up questions
A doy thot you will never forget
o Whot wos your most unforgettoble doy?
o Why did you choose thot doy?
o Whot wos the hoppiest moment in your life?
o Whot inspires you ond molivotes you in life
The hozords of the lnternet

o Give the pros ond cons of technology.
o ls it o good Íhing or o bod thing when mochines con do o iob better thon people?
o Why do people hove so much slress in their lives? ls it connected to consumerism?
o Mobile phones ore o port of our everydoy life, but whoÍ ore the negotive ospecls of them?
Beouty contests
o Why do people like stories where someone ugly becomes beouliful?
o Rocism hos mony forms. Hove yoU ever hod to foce something like ĺhoÍ?
o Do you use ony beouty products?
o Do you think it is OK to test beouty products on onimols?
I: Thank you. That's the end of the test.

Part I 12 minutes)
City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level. Test
begins.
Hello. My name is. .....' Can you spell your family name Íor me please?
Thank you. And where are You from?
yourself. All right?

Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test l'm going to ask you some questions about
Topics
Acodemics
Your Sociol Life
D Do you enioy reoding?
í Whot types of octiviiies do you do with f riends?
ĺ Whot is/wos your fovourite subiect in school?
í How oÍten do you spend time with f riends?
D Do you enioY writing?
í Where do you spend time with friends?
D Do/did you enioY school?
D Do you hove mony people you consider close friends?
Trovel
Locol Areo
Et do you like most obout your locol oreo?
í Do you think trovel is importont?
D
Whot
could you do to improve your locol oreo?
í Where wos the lost ploce you trovelled to?
í
Whot
culturol things ore in your oreo?
í How often do you trovel?
O
Whot
Whot kind of entertoinment is ovoiloble in your oreo?
o Where is your fovourite ploce to trovel to?
Sport
D Do you enjoy sPorts?
í Whot sporls hove you ployed in the post?
D Whot sport ore you most interested in? !
D Do you like teom sports or individuol sports belter? I
Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
I: Now, part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary.
First situation
We're friends. I stort. We're friends. You wont 1o borrow o book from me.
Whot ore you doing lonighl? You stort.
l'm o relotive. You wont some help with your English
Iwork ot o clothing store. I stort. homework. You slort.
Would you like to trY thot on? ! l work ot o bonk. You wont to deposiÍ money. You stort'
I l'm your teocher. You wont on extension on o homework
l om your boss. l sÍort. ossignment. You stort.
Hove you finĺshed thot proiect ye'l?

We should plon o weekend comping trip.
Do you wont to?
We ore ot o film fesiivol. Here is o list of the films you wont to see. My lisĺ is different. Let's decide whot films to see
logether ond when.
lnterlocułor's Tosk Sheeł Condídałe's Tosk Sheet
Films I wont to see: Films I wont to see:

a Hometown Girl a Wĺld Horses
o Lĺving in The Ciĺy
1Lĺving ĺn The CiÍy
o The Life of Jone o The Lĺfe of Jone
a Futurĺstic Love o Besŕ Friends Blues

o Bosketboll Friends o Bosketboll Friends
Fllm-Festivol Schedule Music-Festivol Schedule

a l o om: Wĺld Horses, FuturĺsĺicLove o l o om: Wild Horses, Futuristĺc Love
o t l om: Lĺvĺngin lhe Cĺty, Hometown Gĺrl o l l om: Lĺvĺngĺn the Cĺty, Hometown Girl
o noon: Bosketboll Friends O noon: Bosketboll Friends
3 I pm: The Life of Jone, Best Friend Blues 3 t pm: The Lĺfe of Jane, Best Frĺend Blues
3 2 pm: Best Frĺend Blues, Bosketboll Friends 1 2 pm: Best Friend Blues, Bosketboll Frĺends
l: Thank you
Part 4 13 minutes)
l: ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own Íor about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ...... .
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is '..'.' '
All right
Follow-up questions
Fomily trodition Good woys to volunteer Your time
o Whoi do you do with your fomily during holidoys? o Where hove you volunÍeered ln the post?
o Whot speciol troditions does your fomily hove? o Whot ore some interesting ploces someone
o Whot is your fovourite fomily troditlon? might volunleer?
o Do you think fomlly Íroditions ore importont? o Do you Íhink volunÍeering ls importont?
o Whot would be your ideol volunÍeer iob?
Your fovourite ploce to spend the weekend
o Where is Íhis ploce?
o Why is it your fovourite?
o Whot things ore there to do there?
o How often do you visit this Ploce?

Part I (2 minutes) l: lnterlocutor, C: Candidate
t: City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level' Test begins.
Hello. My name is ........ . Can you spell your family name for me please?
c: (spells family name)
t: Thank you. And where are You from?
t: Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test I'm going to ask you some questions about yourself' All right?
Topics
Educotion
Leisure Time tr Whot is your fovourite subiect in school?
ĺ Do you hove ony hobbies? Whot ore they?
il Whot is your most chollenging subiect in school?
ĺ Do you ihink it's importont Íor o person to hove hobbies?
tr Do you lhink it's imporÍont for everyone to study science
Ĺt How do you usuolly spend your jree time?
ond moth?
Ĺl Do you like to reod books? Why or why not?
D Do you wont to go to University or not? Why?
Fomily Heolth
I:
í How mony people ore lhere in your fomily? ĺ Do you think you hove o heolthy lifestyle? Why or why not?
D
il
Which Íomily member do you tolk the most with?
Do you help with the housework?
D
D
Whot do you do Íor exercise?
Do you think o vegetorion dieÍ is heolthy or not?
I
í Do you hove ony relotives in other countries?
tr Do you think people should be ollowed to smoke
t:
in restouronĺs? ln bors?
Culture
D Describe one thing thot is imporÍont in your culture.
D Do you prefer to listen to music from your own country
or from other countries?
D Do you think orÍ should be tought in schools?
D Would you like to be on octor? Why or why not?
l: Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutest
l: Now, part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. Flrst situation
....'..
A B
T We'refriends. lstort. T We're friends. You ore bored ond don'l know whot to do
Whot ore you doing on Soturdoy? on ĺhe weekend. You storl.
I work in o shop. I slort. l'm your doctor. Your knee hurts. You stort.
Con l help you with onythĺng?
l'm o stronger wolking posl. You ore lost ond need
We're clossmotes. I storl. directions. You stort.
Whot did the teocher soy we hod to do for homework?
I om your clossmote. You think the closs is too difficult'
We'refrĺends. lstort. You stort.

Con I borrow your bicycle?
Part 3 (3 minutes)
l; Now Part Three: ln this part of the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
We ore plonning o trip for our closs. Here ore some notes oboul on ideo for whot we could do in your oreo
|'ve got some notes obouÍ o different ideo' Let's moke the decision togelher obout where to go.
Take twenty seconds to think about what you want to say. (20 seconds.) Why don't you start?
lnterlocułor's Tosk Sheeł Cąndidote's Task Sheet

O Must be educotionol o Should be fun ond educotĺonol
o Centrol Art Museum: o Ruins of o costle:
O Fomous collection of pointings O Outdoors, greot if weother is good
O Pointings from oll throughout history o MUseUm neor costle, with inÍeresting
O Guides ovoiloble focts obout life in thot time.
O Conteen in museum for lunch. O Leorn obout history, orchitecture
O Toke picnic lunches
l: Thank you.
Part 4 (3 minutes)
ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ......... .
Toplcs
A Whot is your ideol holidoy?
B At whot oge is it okoy to stop golng to school?
c How con we solve the probtem of too much troffic?
t: First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ..,.,.,. .
All right?
t: Ready? Please start.
Fo!low-up questions
Whot is your ideol holidoy?
O Do you prefer octive or reloxing holidoys?
O Do you prefer to trovel in your home country or obrood?
O Who do you like to go on holidoy with?
O Would you enioy on orgonized tour or not?
At whot oge is it okoy to stop going to school?

O Do you enioy school or not?
o Should everyone hove ĺhe some educotion?
o Should it be illegol to quit school before o certoĺn oge?
o Should the government or indivĺduols decide when children con quil school?
How con we solve the problem of too much troffic?

o Why do people prefer to use lheir cors?
o Whot ore ĺhe best kinds of public tronsportotion?
o How con you encouroge people to use public tronsport?
O Con the medio help?
l: Thank you. That's the end oÍ the test. End of test.

Part ! (2 minutes)
Hello. My name is ....... . Can you spell your family name for me please?
Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test l'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. All risht?
Topics Fomlly
Jobs tl How mony people ore there in your fomily? Describe them.
í Whot wou|d be your ideo| iob? D Do you know oll of your cousins?
fl Do your porents like their iobs? D Which fomily member do you shore the most interests
í ls it more importont for your work to be enioyoble or with?
well poid? o At whot oge should people move out of Íheir porent's
D Why might someone go to work in o foreign counlry? home?
D Would you enioy working in o Cofe? Why or why not? lnterests
D Whot kind of music do you like to |isten Ío?
Trovel D How do you like to sociolise?
tr Where did you lost go on holidoy? D Do you hove ony hobbies?
í Hove you ever been obrood? Where? Ĺ] How much time do you spend wotching TV?
il lf you could trovel onywhere in the world, where would
Noture
you go?
í Would you like to trovel into spoce?
D Do you like comping? Why or why not?
D Would you enioy going on sofori?
D Do you know of ony onimol Íhot is in donger of becoming
extinct becouse of humon octivity? Tell me obouÍ it.
ĺ ls 1he environmenĺ in your coun1ry cleon or po||uted?
Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
Now, Part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situation ......
A B
- We're neighbours. I slort. - We're clossmotes. l wonĺ to copy your homework.
l wonted ĺo let you know we're hovĺng o porty on Fridoy; You slort.
it will be noisy.
- l work in o cloÍhing store. You wont to buy o coot
We'refriends. lslort. You storÍ
l reolly don'ĺ like Anno!
We're friends' You hove Íhe f|u ond we con't meel up os
You work in o cofé. l stort. we hod plonned. You sĺorĺ.
Where's my coffee? lt's been holf on hour!
I work in o restouront. Your food is not whot you osked
We're friends. I stort. for. You slort.
Why weren't you in closs yesterdoy?
Part 3 (3 minutes)
t: Now Part Three: ln this part of the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
We ore plonning o surprise porty for o f riend's birthdoy. We've bolh mode noĺes on ideos for whot we think ĺhe porÍy
could be like. l've got different notes f rom you. Let's moke o decision together obout whot kind of porty we wont Ío hove.
lnterlocutor's Candídote's
Tosk 5heeł Tosk Sheet
Locotion: my home Locotion: o room in the recreotion center

Time: 7pm to l2pm Time: 9pm ÍiIl lote
Size: l0-l5 close Íriends Size: os mony people os possible
Refreshments: light dinner, finger Íoods, coke Refreshments: none reolly, moybe peonuls or crisps
Activities: porty gomes, moybe wotch o film Activities: live bond, doncing
l: Thank you.
Part 4 (3 minutes)
l: ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ..'..... .
Topics
A Leorning o musicol instrument - worthwhile or not?
B Something you've tried to do thot wos very dlfficult.
c A difficult situotion you leorned something from.
I First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ..'-.. '
All right?
I Ready? Please start.
Follow-up questions
Leorning o musicol instrument - worthwhile or not?
o Do you ploy ony instruments?
o lf so, how old were you when you storted?
o Should porents force their children to leorn to ploy on instrument?
o lf you were to leorn o new instrument, whot would it be ond why?
Something you've tried to do thot wos very difficult

o Whot is the most chollenging thing you've ever done?
o ls there o subiect oi school thot is porticulorly hord for you?
o Would you try difficult ond dongerous sports like rock climbing?
o ls it possible to overcome feors ond phobios?
A difficult situotion you leorned something from

o Through whot differenl woys do people leorn?
o Do you leorn different Íhings in school to outside of school?
o Whot person hove you leorned the most f rom?
o Do you leorn from your mistokes the first time or do you repeot them?

Part I (2 minutes)
City & Guilds pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESoL Test, Communicator Level.
Test begins.
Hello. My name is ....,... . Can you spell your family name for me please?
Thank you. And where are You from?
yourself. All right?

Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test l'm goinä to ask you some questions about
Topics í Hove you tried Chinese food? lf so, did you like it?
lf no1, would t7ou try it?
Your neighbourhood D Who cooks in Your fomilY?
D Describe Íhe house where you live.
ĺ Whot is the thing you like best ond leost obout your
Trovel
neighborhood?
D Where did you go on your lost holidoy?
D How is Íhe public tronsport system like in the oreo
D Do you like comping or do you prefer to stoy in hotels?
where you live?
D ls there o ploce to recycle neor your home?
tr lÍ you could trovel onywhere in the world, where would
you go?
lnterests
ĺ Whoi is the most importont thing obout o holidoy
destinoiion?
O Describe your perfect doy. Whot would you do?
D Do you enioy sPorts?
Entertoinment
D Do you ploy ony musicol instruments?
Ĺl Whot do you do for entertoinment?
D Do you prefer the cinemo or the theoter? Why?
D How much time do you spend wotching TV?
í Whot kind of music do you listen to?
Food
D Whot is your fovorite book?
D Whot is your fovorile food?
D Do you eot fost food? How often?
Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
l: Now, part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary' First
situation .."' '
A B
T Iwork in o deportment store. I stort. T We're friends. l've iust orrived holf on hour lole' You stori.
How con I help you?
You ore visiting London. You con't find the underground
We're friends. I stort. stotion. You stort.
Why didn't you come ĺo my bĺrthdoy porty?
l'm serving you in o restouront. Your food is not
cooked enough. You stort.
We're relotives. I siort.
You've iust been to visĺt your grondporents, hoven't you?
om your clossmote. You wont to borrow my notes.
I
How ore they?
You stort.
We'refriends. lstort.
Where ore you going?
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We are choosing a restaurant to go to with a large group of friends. Here are some notes about a restaurant *t].r. yoii
think we could go' l've got some notes about a different restaurant. Let's make the decision together about where to gô.
Take twenty seconds to think about what you want to say, (20 seconds.) Why don't you start?
lnłerlocutor's Tosk Sheet Condidołe's Tosk Sheeł
Giovonni's Pizzo Seoside Tovern

o oÍfers different pizzos, solod bor, 9orlic breod o Offers seofood ond troditionol dishes - excellenl quolity food
o Noisy otmosphere, music, video gomes in the bock o outdoor seoting, beoutiful locotion iÍ weother ĺs good
o Smoll seoting oreo, no reservotions, moy hove to woit O Reservotions necessorY
o Service vorĺoble, sometimes good, sometimes poor
O Friendly stoff, good service
oCosi usuolly under l0 pounds per person o Cost usuolly oround 20 pounds per person
l: Thank you.
Part 4 (3 minutes)
l; ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes' Your topic is ....' '
Topics
A ls it importont to weor expensive clothes?
B Whot do you wont your life to be like in I O yeors?
c Should we recycle? Give your view.
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is .'.... .
All right?
Ready? Please start,
Follow-up questions
ls it importont to weor expensive clothes?
o Do you like shopping for clothes?
o Do you think people iudge you by whot you weor?
o Do you lhink you iudge others by whot Íhey ore weoring?
o Do men ond women hove ĺo worry the some omount obout whot they weor?
Whot do you wont your llfe to be like in lO yeors?

o How old wĺll you be?
o Whot gools do you hove for the next ten yeors?
o Whot is o good oge lo stort o fomilY?
o Whot kind of iob do you wont to be doing ten yeors from now?
Should we recycle? Give your view.

o Does recyclĺng reolly moke o dĺÍference?
O ls it eosy to recycle where you live?
O Do know mony PeoPle who recYcle?
o Whot problems ore coused by whot people throw owoy?
l: Thank you, That's the end of the test.

Part I (2 minutes)
Hello. My name is ........ . Can you spell your family name for me please?
I Thank you. And where are you from?
I Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test l'm going to ask you some questions about yourself. All right?
Topics D lf you could choose to try o new sport, whot would

It be?
Your City
D Where do you live? D Would you try extreme sports like sky diving or mounloin
D Whot do you think is better - to live in the city centre
climbing?
or the suburbs?
D lf you could chonge one thing lo moke your city betier,
Educotion
whot would it be?
D How much do you study?
D Do you think your city is sofe? Ĺl Tell me obout your fovourite teocher.
D Are there ony subiects thot you don't ĺhink ore
The Medio importont?
tr Do you like keeping up wiih current events? D Which subiecÍ do you think you will use most in your
í Where do you get your news obout the world? lif e?
D Whot do you think obout odvertisements on TV?
D How much influence do you think the medio hos Environment
on your life? D Are there environmentol problems in your country?
D Do you try ĺo sove electricity in your house? How?
Sports D Could you get by without o cor?
D Do you enjoy sports? il Are you worried obout globol worming?
D Whot sports do you ploy?
l: Thank you.
Part 2 12 minutes)
l: Now, Part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situation ..... ,
A B
! We're c|ossmotes. l sÍort. - You ore o soles person. I om looking ot mobile phones.
Whot ore you doing ofter closs? You stort.
We're Íriends. l stort. l'm your friend. I missed school yesterdoy. You stort.
Let's go to lhot big shopping centre!
You ore of o reslouront. I om o woilress/woiter.
I work in o museum. I slort. You slorĺ.
Sorry, you'll hove to leove your bog here...
l om your boss. You Wont to ĺoke two doys off next
week. You stort.
Why is Morĺo so sod todoy?
i: Now Part Three: ln this part of the test we're going to discuss something together. All right?
We wont to go 1o see o movĺe ond we need to decide whot to see. Here ore some notes from your diory ond o schedule
of movies. l've got different notes in my diory, ond the some schedule oÍ movies. Let's moke lhe decision logether obout
whot movie to see.
lnłerlocutor's Tąsk Sheet CondÍdate's Task Sheet

To do todoy: on the run (o comedy): ó0 To do todoy: on the run (o comedyl: ó0
O school finĺshes ot 3 minuĺes. o school Íinishes ot 3:45 minuÍes'
Stortlng times: 3:30pm, in the ofternoon Storting times: 3:30pm,
in the ofternoon
o closs wiĺh tutor for moth 5:30pm, ó:30pm, 9:30pm o English closs from 4-ó 5:30pm, ó:30pm, 9:30pm
ot 7:30- 8:30pm Love ln the summertime (o in ĺhe of1ernoon Love in the summertime (o
O must be home for 1Opm romontic filml: ó0 minutes. O must be home ot 8:30pm romontic film): ó0 minutes.
curfew Stortlng times: 3:30pm, for dinner Storting times: 3:30pm,
ópm,9pm ópm,9pm
Movie House - Schedule Night of terror ll (o horror Movie House - Schedule Night of terror ll (o horror
The music of Jomoico (o film): 75 minules.
The music of Jomoico (o film)r 75 minutes.
Storting times: 7:30pm, documentory): 90 minutes. Stortlng times: 7:30pm,
documentoryl: 90 minutes.
pm
Storting times: 3:30pm, ópm 9pm, 1 1 pm Storting times: 3:30pm, ópm 9pm, 1I
Part 4 (3 minutes)
l: ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ..... .
Topics
A A birthdoy thot you remember
B Politicol protest: does it work?
c A fomous pérson thot you odmire.
First, think about it Íor thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ..'.'' . All right?
Fo!low-up questions
A birthdoy thot you remember
o Whot birthdoy do you remember?
o Why wos this birthdoy speciol?
o Whot did you do thot doy?
o How did you feel obout being thot oge?
Politicol protest: is it worth it?

o Hove you ever been involved in o protest? lf not, whot do you think would moke you wonl to be?
o Whot politicol issues ore you most concerned obout?
O Do you think protesting in public is sofe?
o Do you think public protests work?
A fomous person thot you odmire

o Whot fomous person do you odmĺre?
o Whot ore they fomous for?
o Why do you odmire them?
o Do you think he or she is o nice person os well os being fomous? Why or why not?

Part I (2 minutes)
l: lnterlocutor, C: Candidate
City & Guilds pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level.
Test begins.
Hello. My name is ...,.... . Can you spell your family name for me please?
I Thank you. And where are You from?
Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test I'm going to ask you some
questions about yourself' All right?
I
Topics
o lf you could go bock in time ond chonge 5omething, whol
Trovel
o would you chonge?
lf you could choose to Írovel by troin or plone, which
o WhoÍ modern item do you ihink you would miss most if
would you choose ond whY?
. Do you think it is better to own o cor or o motorcycle?
you went 100 yeors bock in time?
o Whot ore the roods like in your country?
o Are you o good troveller or do you get sick eosily? Hobbies
o How do you like to spend your free time?
o Do you hove ony hobbies? lf so, whot ore they?
Food
o Do you like to eot foreign foods? (Whoi is your fovourite?)
. Do young people in your country still get ihe news from
o newspopers?
Do you preÍer to dine ot home, or eot out ot o nice
o How mony hours of TV do you woich eoch doy?
restouront?
o Who does the cooking in your household?
. Why is it not o good ideo to eot o lot of ÍosÍfood?
o
Employment
Whot's your ideol iob?
o Whot do you think is the hordest iob? Why?
The Post
o Should teenogers work while they ore in school?
o Whot is different obout your porents' childhood ond your own?
o lf you could visiÍ the post or the future, which would you visit? o Which is more importont - o high solory or rewording work?
l: Thank you.
Part 2 12 .inut"s1
l: Now, part Two. l,m going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary.
First situation """'
A B
l'm o solesperson. You wonl 1o try on o poir of shoes.
- l'm your neighbour. I slort. !
You stort.
I wonted to let you know l'm hoving o porty on Fridoy
night. lt moy be loud. l'm your friend. l've been missing closs so you phone me'
We're clossmotes. I stort. You stort.
Did you do the homework thot's due todoy? l'm your teocher. You left your homework ot home.
l'm o tourisÍ in your homelown. l stort. You stort.
ls the Art Museum lhis woY? We're friends. We ore plonning o comping trip' You stort'
We're friends. I slort.
Should I buy these sondols or these troiners?
something together. All right?
Now Part Three: ln this part of the test we're going to discuss
your diory, whol's offered ol lhe gym ond some notes'

We wonl to go togełher lo o closs ot ĺhe gym. Here is o copy oÍ
My diory is different. Let,s moke some plons. Toke twenty seconds
lo lhink obout whot you wont to soy. ĺ20 seconds.l
Why don'Í you stort?
OYM
Schedule of Closses CandÍdołe's Tosk Sheeł
tnłerlocutor's Tosk Sheeł Mon: Aerobics 5-ópm, DiorY
DiorY Yogo 7:30 to 8:30 Mon: School ends ď 3pm, work lill 8pm.
School ends ot 4pm. English closs 7-9pm. Tues: Piloies 4-5Pm, Tues: School ends ot 3pm. ltolion closs 4-5pm
: School ends ot 4Pm. Evening free. Aerobics 8-9Pm Weds: School ends o1 3pm, work till 8pm.
: School ends ot 4pm. After-school sports till ópm' Weds: Yogo 9:30 to 9:30Pm Thurs: School ends ot 3pm, evening Íree
: School ends ot 4pm. English closs 7-9pm. Thurs: Pilotes 4-5Pm, Fri: School ends ď 3pm, work till 8pm
: School ends ot 4pm. Meeting Jone ofier school' Aerobics 8-9Pm
Fri: Kickboxing 7-9Pm
Thank you.
and a half minutes. Your topic is """"'

ln part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one
'
Topics
A How eosy or hord is it to recycle where you live?
B Whot young peopte con do to keep heolthy'
c A very hoppy doY You remember.
you want. So your topic is """"
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if '
All right
Follow-uP guestions
How eosy or hord is it to recycle where you live?
o Where do you go to recycle in your town?
o How importont is il thot individuol people recycle?
. How do you think people could be encouroged to recycle?
. Do you ever re-use items?
Whot young people con do to keep heolthy?

o Whot do you do for exercise?
. Do you think you hove o heolthy diet?
. Why do you think people become overweight?
o ls dieting o good or bod thing?
A very hoppy doY You remember.

o Who do you like to sPend time with?
o Whot kinds of things do you do to relox?
o Hos onyone ever surprised you with something like o gift or porty?
o Whot time oÍ yeor do you like best ond why?
!: Thank you. That's the end of the test. End of test'

Part I (2 minutes)
t: City & Guilds Pitman Qualifications lnternational Spoken ESOL Test, Communicator Level. Test begins. !:
Hello. My name is ,.','.' . Can you spell your family name Íor me please?
l: Thank you. And where are you from? 0
h
I: Thank you. Now, in the first part of the test l'm going to ask you some questions about yourselÍ. All right? a
Topics
Your fomily
o How mony people ore there in your fomily? The Environment
o Which fomily member do you spend the most time with? o Whď is the biggest environmeniol problem where you live?
o Do you hove ony pets? o Does it molter if onimols ond plonts go extinct?
o How ofÍen do yoU see your exÍended fomily ĺounts, uncles, . Are you worried obout globol worming?
cousins)? o How mony hours of educotionol TV (documentories etc.)
Medio do you wotch eoch week?
o Do odvertisements ever moke you wont to buy something?
o Where do you get your news? Educotion
o How do you think mobile phones hove chonged people's o WhoÍ is you fovorite subiect in school?
lives? o Which subject do you think is the most difficult? Why?
o How much time do you spend wotching TV? o Whot subiect should be tought ot school thot ĺs not now
Sports tought?
o ls ploying sports importont Ío you? o Which subiect now tought in school do you think should nol
o Whot sport would you like to try? Why? be tought?
o Would you ever try skydiving?
o Do you prefer teom sports or individuol sports?
l: Thank you.
Part 2 (2 minutes)
Now, Part Two. I'm going to read out some situations to you. I want you to start or respond as necessary. First situation ..,...
A B
T l'm your friend I stort. I We're clossmotes. You wont to borrow my notes.
Why dĺd you ĺnvite hĺm to your porty? You stort.
I work in o cofe. I stort. l'm your f riend. You hove the flu ond hove to concel our
Whot con I get for you? plons. You stort.
We ore strongers woiting for the bus. I stort. l work in o clothing siore. You wont to return o poĺr of
How long hove you been woiting? ieons. You stort.
We work logether. I stort. l'm your dentist. You hove o toothoche. You stort.
Why is our monoger so ongry lodoy?
closs is going to go on o doy lrip. We need 1o decide on one option to recommend to the teocher. Here ore some notes you
loken obouĺ on ideo for o trip. l hove notes obout o dĺfferenl ldeo. Let's decide on o ploce to go. Take twenty seconds to think
what you want to say. (20 seconds)Why don't you start?
lnterlocutorts Task Sheet Condidote's Tosk Sheet

DAY TRIP DAY TRIP
. Museum of modern ort . Botonic Gorden
o Neorby in the city centre; con wolk there o Three-hour bus iourney in the countryside
. Costs 2 pounds eoch with closs discounl o Free odmission
o Nice conteen for lunch . Bring pocked lunches for picnic
. con leornobou1 differenÍ kinds of ort, o Con leorn obout notive plonts, visit tropicol
hove o guided Íour greenhouses, spend time outdoors
l: Thank you.
Part 4 (3 minutes)
l: ln Part Four of the test you are going to talk on your own for about one and a half minutes. Your topic is ........ .
Topics
A Why tourists might visit the ploce where you live?
B The internet - good or bod?
c Describe your eorliest memory.
First, think about it for thirty seconds and make some notes if you want. So your topic is ....... .
All right
Follow-up questions
Why tourists might visit the ploce where you live?
. Are ploces thot oĺtroct o lot of tourists hormed or benefited os o resulĺ?
o Whot do you look for in o holidoy destinoĺion?
o Whot is your fovoriÍe ploce thot you'Ve visĺted?
o Whot would you tell o visitor to your city not to miss?
The internet - good or bod?

o Would you buy things ofÍ the internet? Why or why not?
. Do you think ĺhe internel wilI ever reploce newspopers?
o Whot is the best ond worst ĺhing obout the interneĺ?
o How much time do you spend surfing the net?
Describe your eorliest memory.

o Whot mokes some things memoroble?
o Do you hove o memory thot you never wont to forget?
. ln len yeors, whot do you think you will remember obout your life now?
. Does your fomily tell you stories obout when you were o boby?
I: Thank you. That's the end oÍ the test.

Writing
Supplement
Communicator
Level 82
with 12Compositions (6 that PASS and 6 that FA!!)

and the iustification for the Marking & Assessment of each one
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Writing 1: Candidates have to use the information from a
text to produce their own formal resPonse for an intended
public audience; 100- 150 words
Writing 2: Candidates are expected to write a personal letteą

a narrative or descriptive composition; 150-200 words
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Proctice Test 1 _ Port 1 _ Árticle
Exomple 1 Accuracy: Pass

Recently, I went for holidoy to ploce colled Pelio. Satisfactory control of grammar and structure.
A few errors in word order and tense.
Pelio is in North West oreece. rt ĺs in o ploce wíth
mony trees ond olso by the seo. Range: Pass
Use of a satisfactory range of structures.
Vocabulary is appropriate to the topic.
It wos o nice vocotion destinotíon becouse lot of
thíng to do there. There ore old foshioned smoll vil- Organisation: First class pass
logas, ond toverns to eot in, ond seo to swim in. Coherent paragraphs in text.
There ore mony intaresting places to explore.Even Good use of linking devices.
there is o smqll village where no cors cąn go becouse Global: Pass
the roods ore too norrow ond you 9o only by foot. Well communicated. Clear, with good details.
Álso, ĺŤis o ploce with noŤure ond there ore mony
troíls to wolk olong the seą ond ĺn thef orest.
Finolly, something really speclol obouŤ Pelío is thot

the forest 9o right up to the seo. Thĺs is not usuol.
rt look olmost like ĺt is o tropical ploce. You con
imogine you ore ot the jungle' It ís def ĺnitely a place
worthwhile to visit.
occťccceoct
Prqctice Test 1 - Port I - Article
Exomple 2 Accuracy: Fail
Many structural and grammatical errors.
I will 9o to Porĺs Íor holidoy. Poris ĺs very
funny city ond interesting. In Porĺs is the Range: Fail
EiÍf el Tower, is mony churche, is mony styl- Unsatisfactory range of vocabulaly and structures.
ish shop. There ís mony museums in Poris ond for the level
r wíll 9o to oll! The museums ond churches Organisation: Fail
very fomous. It ís ąverY funny ond interest- No attempt made at paragraphing, no cohesive
ing ploce to go for tourists. f stoy in very devices used.
luxurious hotel. And I eot mony níce food in GIobal: Fail
restouront. T go for shoppíng. T go togeather Verb tenses used are not appropriate to topic.
with my fomily. Topic not adequately addressed.
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Proctice Test I - Port 2 - Descriptive
Accuracy: Pass
Exomple I
Satisíactory control of grammar and structure'
Morĺo is o person who I look up Ťo. 5he worked in o A few minor errors.
museum os on illusfrotor. r wonted Ťo do this job,
so I went ond osked her if she would troin me. Range: First class pass
Becouse o kind person she agreed, ond even Very good range of structures.
cleared o work sPoce nexŤ Ťo herself, gave me a Vocabulary is appropriate to the toPic.
choir ond some drowing moteriols ond tell to ma Ťo
get busy drowĺng. Organisation: First class pass
Coherent paragraphs in text.
T ended up Ťo work ot this desk for f ive yeors, ond Range of linking devices.
durĺng ŤhoŤ time, Mory's ottĺtude mode o big

Global: Pass
ĺmpression to me. She wos honest ond soĺd whot
Well communicated. Clear, with good details.
she Ťhought of things, buŤ ĺt seemedlike she could
see someŤhing good in everyone, so even if she soĺd
criticol Ťhings, it never sound dísrespectful some-
how. She olso went out of her woy to help othens
whenever she could' Finolly, she olwoys took tĺme
Ťo osk people obout Ťheir lives or their fomĺly, ond
I think Ťhis mode people to f eel relox ond com-
fortoble oround her.
Personolly,r Ťhink who r most ofŤen look up Ťo ore

people genuinely kind to others.
Proctĺce Test 1 - Port 2 - Descriptive
Exomple 2 Accuracy: Fail

I admire my friend Mary' I know her foľ long time. Many structural and grammatical errors that
Since young he has genetical condition is very difficult. sometimes interfere with understanding.
She must to be a wheelchair. I respect because she al-

Range: Pass
ways cheerful and beautiful person even when sick and Satisfactory range of vocabulary for the level.
she go to hospital. She has character very strong and
not show when she sad. That Mary is ill it doesn't stop Organisation:: Fail
I that Mary do her hoppys and enjoy hęľ life. She love to Little attempt to use linking devices,
no paragraphing.
play tennis go for parties and go for shopping. I admire
I
Mary because her determination and willpoweľ. She Global: Fail

succeed and nothing to prevent her succeed her dreams. Unable to use grammar and structures,
I
I
He inspire me to make my goals to succeed my dľeams satisfactorily for this level.
I even if very diÍficult' People who I admire are confi-
dence honesý deteľmination and cheerful.
I
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Test 2 Part 2 - fnformol Letter
Accuracy: Fail
Exomple I
Quite a few structural and grammatical errors.
Deor BeŤh,
Hil How are you? As you know I'm stoying ĺn London Range: Pass
now. r love ĺt. I'm so hopPy r decided to study here Use of a satisfactory range of structures.
Íor three months ond study English. Vocabulary is appropriate to the topic.
Organisation: Pass
My course is very good, ond it is no jusŤ in closs- Satisfactory use of paragraphs.
room. We go on trĺps oround the cityl Thĺs is inter-
esting ond r lĺke' The city ĺs very bí9 ond very busy. GIobal: Pass
At first r thoughŤ thepeoplethey are not friendly Well communicated. Clear, with enough detail.
becouse they do not smíle or look ot the others on
the street' At f irst I did noŤ like but now T get
used to iŤ. There ore toll buildíngs all in grey stone.
It reminds me of o story book or movie. The only
bod is the weąther which is owful! I roins oll the
time which f don't like.
You should come to vĺsit me over the holídoys!

Tąke cąre,
cocoeocooco
Test 2 Pąrt ? - rnformol Lełter
Exomple
Hi Tino,
Whot ore you doing? You ore well? T om well. f om
stoying in London. f om toking on English course ond f Accuracy: Pass
Satisfactory control of grammar and structure.
like ĺt very much' A few errors in word order and tense.
r om 9oin9 to closs ond ľm going oround the cíty ofter Range: Fail
closs. I like this' Also, the ciĘ is ĺnteresting. Further- U nsatisfactory range of vocabulary and structures
more there ore mony museums. I went to Tote Gallery. for level 82.
Tomorrow r 9o to Notionol Gallery' I hope your fomĺly
Organisation: Fail
ĺs well' I hope you will writin9 to me soon. lnformation randomly placed in paragraphs,
no cohesive devices used.
A think r don'Ť like obout here is roin. rt is roinĺng
now. Every doy it roin. I thínk ít will roin tomorrow. GIobal: Fail
lnformation not presented in coherent order.
We are sŤudying En9lish líteroture which is vary use-
Only simple structures attempted.
ful ond good.
r om woíting Íor your lztŤer,

o e e c c e e e e e e
rests-t;;ii-P.port
Exomple 1 Accuracy: First class pass
Athens: Inside Knowledge Satisfactory control of grammar and
Áthens is o huge ciŤy full of sighŤs, sounds ond octĺviŤy. structure. Only very few errors.
rŤ hos mony fomous tourĺst ploce thot everYone in the world
Range: Pass
know, but it olso hos mony worthwhile things to see ond do
Use of a satisfactory range of structures.
thot visĺtor might never f ind without guidonce. Thĺs report Vocabulaly is appropriate to the topic.
oims to give on insiders knowledge of Áthens.
Organisation: Pass
When to 6o
Satisfactory organisation for the task.
Most people imagine goíng to Athens in the Summer' But
this is not the best tíme to visit becouse it is very hot, ond Global: Pass
Well communicated. Cleaą with good
mony shoPs ąre closed. AbetŤąr tĺme to 9o is Spring or details.
Autumn. At these seosons it is Worm but not too hoŤ ond
usuolly Very sunny. Álso pricas ore less.
What to 5ee and Do
Everyone kńows to see the Acropolis, olso less
known ploces thot you olso should not ionol
oarden is o nice green ploce ín the ce y wiŤh
benches ond poŤhs. rt is def initely worth o visit. There is
on ort center called Gazi,which often hos interesting con-
certs ond exhibits, ond there ore mony restouronts ond bors
oround Gazi too.
TestS-Portl-RePort
Exomple 2
Report: fnside Knowledge
When Ťo visif
Any time oÍ year' Autumn is very nice ond beoutiful. Summer hot
Accuracy: Fail
ond Islonds betŤer.
Many errors interfere with understanding.
Whot 5ights Unmíssoble Range: Fail

Unmissoble is tha Acropolís. And is the New Archeologic Museum Unsatisfactory range of vocabulary and
structures for the level.
is very 9ood. And go olso to the Ploko oreo ond the Ancient Agora'
Organisation: Pass
Whot ploce to eot ond go out Satisfactory organisation for the task.
All oround the old Athens oreo Monistíroki. Toverno, cofe, bor,
ond club. Thíseo perform people in the streeŤ sometimes. There Global: Fail
ĺs mony people wolkĺng oround ond lookĺng drinking cofes ond sit- Meaning is unclear. Does not satisfactorily
Ťing. The food ĺs very good in Toverno. communicate the topic.
Whot ĺs ploce reolly unique

Unigue is becousa city is very old. Archoeology ond old things
everywhere.
5o, you musŤ come to see Áthens. We are woiŤing you'
coceceoceco
Test 10 - Port 1 - Formol letter
Accuracy: First class pass
Exomple I Very good control of grammar and structure.
Deor Editor, Only very few errors.
r write Ťhis letter in response Ťo the groph thoŤ wos in
the newspoPer yesŤerdoy. The groph showed how the Range: First class pass
city spent our tox money. r wos very hoPPy Ťo seethe Use of a good range of structures.
groph becouse ĺt ĺs importont for people to know. But Vocabulary is appropriate to the topic.
the groph mode me feel very ongry.
Organisation: First class pass
Coherent paragraphs in text.
I do not ągree wíth how the ciŤy spent the money. Good use of linking devices.
First of oll I con not believe thot twĺce os much money
wos spent on rood mointenonce Ťhon wos spent on edu- Global: First class pass
cotion! rt ĺs shockingl r know rood mointenonce ís im- Communicated very well.
portont, but why does it cost so much? f don't Clear, detailed text.
understond. Secondly, evenmo?e wos spent on police
thon on educotĺon. rf more wos spent on educotion I om
sure less would need to be spend on police! Finolly,
f think more money hos to be spend to help out the
poor. There ís no woy oround Ťhis. rt is governments
responsĺbility'
Thonk you f or reading my letter
Il' I t t \,t,\\,( \. 1
Test 10 - Port I- Formol letter
Exomple 2
Deor Editor,
You hove seenthe groph in o locol newspoper Accuracy: Fail
Many errors interfere with understanding.
show how your city ís spendíng your tox
money. r wĺll write my reocŤion to the
Range: Fail
groph. How I felt obout seeing the groph Unsatisfactory range of vocabulary and
is unhoppy. fs not good And too much structures for the level.
money. T agree with how the money wos
spend or not. Wos too much money spand. Organisation: Fail
Suggest something more money should be No attempt made at paragraphing, and
spent on ís Rood Mointenonce. Becouse is no cohesive devices used.
very much money. 5u99est something less
money should be send on is the poor. GIobaI: Faĺl
Becouse it ĺs very little money Culturol Sentences taken from question.
Topic not adequately addressed.
Event olso is very little. Also is Police.
Thonk you!
Test 10 - Port 2 - Norrotive
Accuracy: Pass
Satisfactor7 control oí grammar and structure.
Exomple 1 Only a few errors.
There is one time Ťhot I lost something thot I will
never forget. f wos o smoll child. I wos moybe 7 Range: First class pass
or 8 yeor old. f wos going with my Porents on sum- Use oí a good range of structures.
mer holidoy ĺn the cor.We were dnĺving on o rood Vocabulary is appropriate to the topic.
trip ond comping. It wos the doy thoŤ we lefŤ
home ond f wos vary hoppy ond excited. It wos Organisation: Pass
very very eorly morning when we left the house. Good use of linking devices, understandable time
IŤ wos stíll like nighŤ with no sun. Twore my poja- sequence.
mos ond my slippers becouse it wos so early. We
GIobal: Pass
took our luggages ond went in the cor ond drove
Well communicated. Clear, with good details.
mony mony hours. Next we stop to go ond Ťoke o
meol, ond r go in my luggages for Ťo find my shoes.
They are not there! Where are Ťhey? I hove no
shoes! My porenŤs con't believe whot Ťhay sea ond
we go to the restouront in my slĺppers . AÍŤer, we
hove Ťo buy ma shoes ĺn Ťhe town. My porenŤs still
lough ot me with Ťhís story.
eeoeeeccecc
Test 10 - Port 2 - Norrotive
Exomple 2
Whot f lost wos my wollet. f wos buying o sodo ot Accuracy: Fail
Many errors which sometimes obscure meaning.
co':ner shop.I Ťook the wollet ond Igive the money
Then, my telephone goes ond it is my best friend.
Range: Fail
He ís woiting me Ťo meet. He colls me loŤe. I om Unsatisfactory range oí vocabulary and structures
sorry ond f hurry from out the shop. I om running for the level.
to meet him. r maet him ond we sit for somethĺng
eating ond then f understond it. f hove not money. Organisation: Pass
r hove noŤ ony cord ond there is noŤ my wollat. satisfactory usage oí time sequence, though few
He stoy with Ťhe toble ond r run. I 9o ínto Ťhe shop linking devices used.
ond osk them my wolleŤ ond them glve lt me ond r
feel very hoppy ond the ending is hoppy. Global: Fail
Meaning sometimes unclear. Topic not adequately
addressed.
WRITING
to achieve a PASS grade the candidate will be able to:
o write coherently on topics of general interdst linking ideas appropriately and effectively
o write clear connected text describing real or imaginary people or events
o present an argument gĺving points for and against, supporting and evaluating different vĺews
o write formal letters, reports or articles to fulfil a range of functions for practical purposes
o write letters descriptions of personally signĺfĺcant events, people or experiences
and must also meet the following criteria:
Accuracy
. use correct punctuation in formal and informal writing to enhance meaning
o correctly spellwords used in work, study and daily life
o control grammar to communicate effectĺvely although errors may occur when complex structures
are attempted
Range
. use words and expressions appropriate to topic and purpose of the writing
. adjust register in familiar contexts to suit purpose and readership
Organisation
. use a range of linking words effectively to show clearly the relationship between ideas
. paragraph appropriately
. reproduce conventional features of common types of text
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ASSESSMENT CRITERIA
Communicator LEVEL 82
LISTENING READING
LEVELB2 LI L4 TOTAL TOTAL
30 30
23-30 23-30
FIRST CLASS PASS FIRST CI.ASS PASS (76.6Eo)
(76.6o/o)
l5 -2Ż t5 -22
PASS PASS (50olo)
(50olo)
t3- 14 t3 - 14
NARROW FAIL NARROW FAIL (43.30/o-46.6o/o)
(43.30/o-46.60/o)
lf a candidate gets a Narrow Fail in one section, but gets a Pass in all the other sections, can still Pass the exam.
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lEsol PRAcľlcE TEST 2 Page 15

IESOL PRACTICE TEST 4 Page 35

IESOL PRACTICE TEST 5 Page 45

IESOL PRACTICE TEST 6 Page 55

lsEsoL PRAcTlcE TEST ĺ Page ĺ26

ľĺample:Ą where you said, right?

a) I can't today. a) Well, maybe next year.

c) I didn't think so. c) l'm not sure.

a) l've met some people. a) I wouldn't expect it.

b) l'd love to meet him. b) I always thought so.

d) Brian. Haven't you met him? d) That's because it's Sunday.

a) lt is a bit funny, actually. a) Only if you have air conditioning.

L.2 The man and the woman decide to:

2.2 What furniture colour does the woman choose?

3.2 What kind of work does the woman want to do?

Monday'e main aclivity

T ue e day Ť,hr ou qh Í hur e d ay' e activiti e g include

When children are at the lake there muetr be

On Thursday eveninq we'll have a barbecue

Keporl it any children have epecial

On Friday lhe children will do

Friday'e epecial eurpriee ie

On the weekenA we will qo

5. Why do the man and woman want to visit Long lsland?

THE AHOST SLUG

Example: Where was the first Welsh ghost slug found?

southern New Hompshire ond loter by Americon geologists.

ond is neorly ó10 metres obove lhe surrounding londscope.

iof one of hĺs fomous poems. 4

2. is an invitation? 7. What would someone need to bring on the camping trip?

4. suggests making something? 9. How difficult is cooking while camping?

return to feed and finish raising them'

2.Why are penguins born in November, and not in May?

3. What do king penguins do after their babies are born?

4. What do parent penguins do in March, when they leave their chicks?

)s 5. ln what month do parent penguins return to their young?

s 6. Where on penguins did scientists put electronic lD tags?

9. How old do king penguins live to be?

write between'lso and 2oo words

M: ls thĺs your red bag here?

J W: No, but it does look ltke mine.

1. a) ln ten minutes. 5. a) There was sun, too.

2. a) I wouldn't count on it. 6. a) I was thinking about it.

3. a) 0h - not at all! Good idea! 7. a) As long as she does, you can.

4. a) I'm cold now. 8. al Before next week.

L.2 What is the relatlonship between the man and woman?

3.2 Why is the woman annoyed with the man?

Firet, we will run to .....Y.9M1...!!P,

Nexü we will epliĹ

Each qroup will work on

Oroup A will work on

Taeeinq reducee the risk of

1all control will improve

The reelaurants are located

You must be back from lunch break

After lunch. lhere will be

a) no-one at the estate agent's bY?

b) the man a) 9:15

c) the woman bl 1:00

d) both the man and woman c) 12:00

Succeed in City and Guilds Leves B2 Student's Book

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