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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage April 2017

50 minutes

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Part 1

Questions 1 – 10

Read the text below, and for each number, circle the correct word on the next page.

Asimo: a special little robot

What do you know (0) robots? Unless it’s quite a lot, you won’t (1) how

incredible it is that Asimo, a little robot (2) in 1986, can walk just like we do.

Before Asimo, robots had to stop walking in order to turn and (3) on in a new

direction. It was Asimo’s ability to turn (4) walking that made it so unusual.

Asimo was developed by the well-known Japanese electronics company, Honda.

Scientists there spent years (5) out exactly what Asimo needed to do to become

as human as possible. They taught it to understand simple spoken instructions. And

in (6) to that, they also (7) their robot the ability to walk and to recognise

different voices. Asimo had hands (8) could turn on switches, open doors and

move small objects.

(9) than just building a clever toy, Honda wanted to create a robot that would be

useful to people, perhaps (10) help to someone using a wheelchair. They

succeeded!
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Example:

0 about around for with

1 suppose think realise notice [1]

2 dreamed designed imagined formed [1]

3 carry set come start [1]

4 until where again while [1]

5 getting working solving understanding [1]

6 addition extra advantage support [1]

7 included made gave showed [1]

8 which who what whose [1]

9 Apart Instead Even Rather [1]

10 producing permitting providing promoting [1]

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Part 2

Questions 11 – 20

Complete the emails.

For questions 11 – 20, write ONE word in each space.

Example: (0) about

To: Gabby

From: Helen

Gabby, I’m writing (0) about the basketball match tomorrow. What time does it

start? And how (11) ………… you going to get there? If your dad’s driving, can I come

(12) ………… you? Let (13) ………… know if that’s OK. Also, I’ve lost my basketball

boots! Have you seen (14) ………… anywhere?

To: Helen

From: Gabby

Hi Helen, yes, (15) ………… course we’ll give you a lift. We’ll pick you up at 9 o’clock. I

(16) ………… you find your boots by then! (17) ………… you think they’re at school? If

not, I (18) ………… got an extra pair you can borrow. (19) ………… only problem is that

they are a bit bigger (20) ………… yours!

[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3

Questions 21 – 25

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does James say to Sarah?
For questions 21 – 25, write the correct letter A – H.

Example:

Sarah: Hello James, when did you get back from your holiday?

James: C
0 …………

Sarah: You look tired. Was it a long journey

back?
A Well, we’re going there again next year!
James: 21 ………… [1]
B The city centre has lots of hotels.
Sarah: Did you take many pictures?
C Yesterday – we had a lovely time.
James: 22 ………… [1]
D There were a few problems, so we had to
Sarah: Where did you take this one? It’s
move.
fantastic!
E They’re on my phone – look!
James: 23 ………… [1]
F We had to change flights, but it was OK.
Sarah: And what about the hotel you stayed in
– was it good?
G Thanks! We were at the top of a mountain.

James: 24 ………… [1]

H There were lots of them, but we enjoyed
ourselves.
Sarah: That’s a pity. But did you still enjoy
yourselves?

James: 25 ………… [1]

Sarah: Oh, so it really was good, then. Lucky

you!

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Part 4

Questions 26 – 35

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
For questions 26 – 35, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Example:

0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on

Saturday rather than on Sunday.

B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if

she’s not free on Saturday.

C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both

Saturday and Sunday if possible.

26 A Theo and Callum must wait to hear whether

they can go to the show.

The school secretary says tickets
for the show have all gone. I gave
her our email addresses in case
anyone can’t make it and returns
theirs.
B The secretary has warned that tickets for the
show are likely to sell fast.
C Theo should email the secretary to find out if
he can attend the show.

[1]

27 A Reception will tell you each month when you

need a new password.

B Get your new password details from college

College passwords must be staff every month.
changed monthly –
instructions on screen. C You will need a new password each month to
Any problems, see use the college computers.
Reception.
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28 What is Gail doing in the email?

A recommending a guitar teacher to Lucy

B suggesting that Lucy takes up an instrument

C comparing Mike with Lucy’s old teacher

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29 Where does Lucy want to meet Eugenie?

A opposite the library

You know I said
Eugenie, I
got your
wasn’t going away
text. I’d love to
this summer
meet you ––I’m
Dad’s
at B by the café
just come
the home
library justwith
now.
tickets to Morocco!
See you outside the
Hecafé
saysinthe
10 minutes –
sightseeing’s
the one just
C outside the post office
unbelievable.
opposite the Hope
post [1]
there’s time
office. for
Lucy
shopping too!

30 A There is less sugar in these drinks than

before.

B There is no more than 25% sugar in these

drinks.

C There could be more than 25% fruit in these

drinks.

[1]

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Sam
Jack
I read that book you recommended.
It’s brilliant! Did you know there’s
another one coming out by the
same author? He mentioned it in an
interview I saw.
32
Laura – your passport
application was sent back by
the passport office. They’re
right – the photograph clearly
isn’t suitable. Let’s go this
afternoon and have another
one taken.
Mum
33
8
A Jack is telling Sam about an opportunity to
meet an author they like.
B Jack is telling Sam about a book which he
might enjoy.
C Jack is saying thanks to Sam for lending him
a book.
[1]
A Laura will need to send a different
photograph before her application can be
approved.
B Laura’s mum refuses to send the passport
application with the photograph that Laura
provided.
C Laura’s passport is out-of-date so she has to
get a new photograph taken.
[1]
A You will save yourself money if you pay
before tomorrow evening.
B Swimmers need to hand in their forms by
tomorrow evening or they can’t compete.
C Tell Mr Smith if you are going to be late for
the competition.
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Hi Jaya
About the sculpture
museum; it’s not
actually free
admission – well,
only the permanent
collection. As this is
a special exhibition,
there’s a charge –
luckily there’s a
student rate.
Frida
35
To: All geography students
Subject: Geography homework
Give yourself an hour or more to do
the essay, and write at least 500
words. Hand it in next Tuesday.
See me if you have any questions.
Frida and Jaya will pay
A nothing to see the sculptures they are
interested in.
B more if they visit the permanent collection.
C less than some other visitors.
[1]
A The essay is not due yet but students mustn’t
write too many words.
B Students must see the teacher before
beginning the essay for information on word
limits.
C The essay must be a minimum length and
have enough time spent on it.
[1]
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Part 5

Questions 36 – 40

The young people below all want to go to a film festival.

On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight film festivals for young people.
Decide which film festival would be suitable for the following people.
For questions 36 – 40, write the correct letter (A – H) in the box.

36 Joel would like to know about film-making competitions. He’s

interested in watching documentaries, and has some questions
he’d like to ask an expert.

[1]

37 Saskia’s interested in the lives of famous actors, and wants the

opportunity to discuss films with other film fans. She’d love to see
an award-winning international film.

[1]

38 Danny wants the chance to show his own film, and get comments
on it from film professionals. He’d like to meet others interested in
cinema and discuss the possibility of working on a film project.

[1]

39 Eva wants to know what it’s like to work as a film-maker, and

speak to someone in the film industry about how to train for this
career. She would love to make a film at the festival.

[1]

40 Charlie is interested in how music is used in films. He wants to

find out more about how special effects are created, and to learn
about the history of cinema.

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Film Festivals
A Georgetown Screenings
At Georgetown, film professionals
will help you create a short film.
Many have won prizes for their own
films, are experts in everything from
choosing equipment to creating
soundtracks and are happy to share
their film-making experiences. If
cinema’s more than just a hobby, we
can advise on the best courses for
you to take.
C Central Film
At Central Film, watch great new
films – fiction or fact, including an
important film about endangered
animals – and talk to professionals
about getting great results in your
own films, and maybe even learn
some industry secrets! Leave your
e-mail address so we can contact
you about opportunities to win
fantastic prizes with your film-
making.
E MovieCity
We’ve got stalls with information
on everything related to film, from
hugely expensive films set in space
and other exotic locations, to local-
interest documentaries. Seen
something you loved or hated?
Write a comment for the MovieCity
noticeboard, and be sure to read
some other fans’ reviews too.
G FilmWorld
Filmworld shows you how science-fiction
films look so realistic by teaching you about
computer animation and giving technical tips
for your own work. Films aren’t just about
actors – speak to directors, or people who
write the songs for many films today, and
enjoy displays showing cinema from its early
days right up to the present.
B IndieFilm
At Indiefilm, local film-makers
show their films to an audience
for the first time. You’ll see
exciting new films, and hear from
film-makers and actors directly
about techniques they used, and
experiences they had during
filming – useful if you are
thinking of studying this
fascinating subject.
D Real-2-Reel
Real-2-Reel shows the best films
from competitions around the world.
The on-site café’s great for meeting
people and chatting with others
about good (and bad!) films you’ve
seen and picking up some
recommendations – listen to music
from great films while you do so!
This year there’s an exhibition on
cinema stars, past and present.
F Showcase
Showcase helps you to develop your
own film-making with this chance to
see some little-known films from
around the world. Share opinions with
other fans, and enter our competition:
Name that Film – identify the movies
each piece of music comes from and
win cinema tickets!
H CineHub
Cinehub supports future film-makers,
so as well as seeing hits from around
the world, you can watch new films
by young film-makers – perhaps even
enter one of your own! It’ll be seen
by successful directors who’ll give
you advice about it. There are
opportunities to exchange and
develop ideas with other festival-
goers – who knows what you might
create together?
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Part 6

Questions 41 – 45

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

The Tie Maker

Looking smart has always been important for teenager Mo Bridges. He likes to wear suits
whenever possible – even when just going to the shops! He was inspired by his grandfather,
who always looked great. ‘I feel better in nice clothes – it makes me feel important!’ Mo
explains.

When Mo saw famous singers wearing special ties called ‘bow-ties’, he decided he wanted one
too. But when he went shopping, all he found were plain, boring ones. He wanted something
more interesting, so he asked his grandma, who had years of sewing experience and many
pieces of old material, to teach him to make one himself.

The first bow-tie he made was ‘a big mess – like something a clown would wear!’ He was
determined to do better, and made bow-ties on his grandma’s sewing machine until finally his
skills improved. Eventually, his family bought him his own machine, and he kept sewing
(when he wasn’t playing football – Mo says it’s important to have a balance in life!) People
started noticing his designs. ‘They’d see me wearing my bow-ties and say, “That’s great – I
want one!” So I decided to sell them!’ explains Mo.

Soon, he was using modern colourful material in his designs, and he started selling the ties
online. As the number of orders increased, he asked family members for help. No two of Mo’s
bow-ties are the same, and can be worn by people of any age. He gets orders out to customers
on time and values their feedback. His success has encouraged him and in future, he wants to
develop a clothing range. As Mo explains, ‘If you have an ambition, don’t wait until you’re
older – go for it!’

41 What is the main purpose of this article?

A to recommend using a hobby as a way to make money

B to explain how a young person started a successful business
C to remind people of the importance of family support in business
D to describe how useful the internet is for selling products
[1]

42 Mo decided he wanted to make his own bow-ties when

A he noticed some other people wearing them.
B he saw how good his grandfather looked in one.
C his grandmother offered to teach him to sew.
D he saw some really attractive ones in shops.
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43 When Mo started sewing he

A found it easy to improve his technique.

B spent all his free time practising his new skill.
C discovered it was a skill that took time to learn.
D liked having his own equipment to work with.
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44 Why is Mo’s company successful?

A Every tie is made by Mo himself.
B People can have a tie that nobody else has.
C People can order ties in any colour they choose.
D The ties go well with the clothes he produces.
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45 What would Mo say about his life?

A B
I know I missed the chance I’m grateful to my family for
to play football like other all their support, especially
teenagers, but it’s all been when I have had so many
worth it. orders that I have had to
disappoint customers.

C D
I think looking professional Young people should follow
at work is really important their dreams. Setting up a
but like most teenagers I business doesn’t always
feel more comfortable in require a great deal of
casual clothes. previous knowledge!

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