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PART 1: LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Estimated time needed: 25 minutes

Exercise 1:

You are going to listen to a dialogue between a travel agent and Mrs Cohen. For questions 1 to 8,
write T (for True) or F (for False) next to each sentence.

1. ………. There was a nice beach very close to the apartments.

2. ………. The beach was very dirty.
3. ………. They weren’t able to swim in the swimming pool.
4. ………. They didn’t have to share a bathroom.
5. ………. There were lots of activities for the children.
6. ………. There was a babysitting service.
7. ………. It was very quiet at night.
8. ………. Mrs Cohen decided to take a discount on another holiday as compensation.

Exercise2:

You will hear a radio interview with John Burgess, a member of the Forest Preservation Society.
Read the following sentences, then listen to the tape and fill in the missing parts.

* Paper is used in many different forms – from (9). …………………………………………………

to milk cartons.

* We need more paper than we can (10) ……………………………………………………………..

* One way of increasing paper production is to grow (11) …………………………………………..

* Trees grow much faster in (12) …………………………………………………………………….

* A tree planted in Brazil can be harvested within (13) ……………………………………… years.

* A tree planted in Sweden would take (14) …………………………………………………………

* Most plantations are in (15) ………………………………………………………………………..

* The trees in these plantations are used only for (16) ……………………………………… which
means that no natural forests need to be (17) ……………………………………………..

* We need land for plantations, so many communities have (18) …………………………………..

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* What we should be trying to do is to restore and preserve (19) ……………………………...........

and to use less (20) ………………………………………….
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PART 2: READING COMPREHENSION

Estimated time needed: 40 minutes

Exercise 1:

A). You are going to read a newspaper article about Barcelona. Six sentences have been
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A – H the one which fits each gap (1 to
7). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

A. It’s the simple delight of going for a quiet stroll.

B. However, his other works are just amazing.
C. However, unlike some cities, having fun isn’t just for the young and beautiful!
D. There’s sunshine, palm trees, a colourful port, beaches, outdoor cafès, and good food.
E. The best hotels are just outside the city.
F. You wouldn’t think of going home before sunrise.
G. Eventually you’ll arrive at the long beaches of the former Olympic village.
H. On the way, you’ll pass people selling birds, animals, souvenirs, plants, newspapers, and
all kinds of things.

Barcelona – the city for everybody

Festivity is the norm in Barcelona. Its streets, squares, and public places are crowded with well-
turned-out people enjoying themselves at all hours of the day and night. (1) ………..
Weaving between the street musicians and performance artists, you’ll see middle-aged housewives
and men in suits just as intent on enjoyment as their sons and daughters!
Barcelona certainly has plenty to offer to all generations. (2) …………. There’s also fantastic art
and architecture such as Antonio Gaudi’s huge and still only half-built church of the Sagrada
Familia which is the most admired building in Barcelona. (3) ………… Make sure you visit the
Parc Guell which is out on the edge of the Gracia district and marvel at Gaudi’s incredible swirly
lines, mosaic tiles, and crooked pathways.
Of course, Barcelona has exceptional nightlife too. In districts such as Gracia, you’ll find the
streets packed until sunrise. The norm is to meet in a cafè at 10 p.m., go to a restaurant at 11 p.m.,
a bar at 1 a.m., and a club at 3 a.m. (4) ………… However, for those of you who prefer something
more relaxing, why not try one of the most popular pleasures of the city instead? (5) …….. It’s
certainly the best way to explore the city.
The most popular walk is along La Rambla, that great road that represents the victory of the
pedestrian over the motorist! La Rambla leads to the port. (6) ……….. Half way down, you’ll find
all sorts of cafès where you can sit outside and watch the world go by. Next, wander down the
narrow streets and squares of the Old City, which is also for the most part a pedestrian zone, and
then on to the modernized seafront. (7) ……….
A 90-minute walking tour of the Old City departs every weekend. Visit the tourist information
office to find out further details and of course to find out about the monuments, museums, and
other tourist attractions in the lively city of Barcelona.
B). Read the text again. For each question, circle the correct answer – A, B, C or D.

8. What is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?

A. to give advice on where to stay in Barcelona.
B. to explain the Spanish way of life.
C. to describe a city.
D. to talk about a personal experience.

9. What does the writer comment on the first paragraph?

A. the beauty of the streets.
B. the number of tourists.
C. the number of Spanish festivals.
D. the types of people in Barcelona.

10. What does the writer recommend doing in the second paragraph?
A. going to a pleasure park.
B. going for a walk.
C. exploring the buildings.
D. visiting the art galleries.

11. What does the writer say about La Rambla?

A. It’s for pedestrians only.
B. It’s a noisy place to walk.
C. You can drive there.
D. It’s in the port.

Exercise 2:
You are going to read a magazine article in which people talk about their driving test. For
questions 12 to 20 choose from the people (A to E). The people may be chosen more than
once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order (for
example, in 13 and 14).

A Max
On the whole, I enjoyed the experience. My examiner was friendly and quickly made me feel at
ease. I pulled out of the test centre with no problems, I wasn’t instructed to go anywhere that I
hadn’t already been, I felt fine about the manoeuvres and to be honest I can’t recall making any
significant mistakes. Mind you, I still failed! I couldn’t believe it when she told me!
B Tina
I arrived an hour before my test which meant of course that I was sitting around all that time
getting nervous. The test centre is a really depressing place so it wasn’t much fun and to be
honest, my examiner wasn’t much better. As soon as he walked through the door I took an instant
dislike to him. He seemed so miserable. I failed of course.
C Mark
I was absolutely determined to pass after four previous attempts. I’d been practising all week in
my dad’s car and I was really confident. Everything went well until I tried to park. I managed to
back up on to the pavement and narrowly missed a lamp post. Still, I’m going to have another go
in a few weeks’ time so fingers crossed!
D Josie
I’ve never been so anxious! I arrived at the test centre exactly on time only to find that my
examiner hadn’t arrived! After ten minutes we were on the road, but I didn’t feel any better! I
remember making a few mistakes, but obviously they weren’t that bad because when I got back
to the centre, I was told I’d passed. I’m glad I don’t have to go through that again!

E Ben
I arived exactly on time so there was no waiting around and getting nervous. I felt fairly
confident because I’d had a lot of lessons and could do all the manoeuvres. Then it came to the
bit where the examiner wanted to test my eyesight and he asked me to read the number plate in
front. Of course, I couldn’t see a thing! I’d forgotten my glasses. I had to rebook for a week’s
time!

Which person …

… didn’t take their test? 12. ………

… has got another test soon? 13. ……… 14. ………
… had to wait for a long time? 15. ………
… had taken the test before? 16. ………
… was surprised by the result? 17. ………
… started the test late? 18. ………
… nearly had an accident? 19. ………
… didn’t like the examiner? 20. ………

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PART 3: USE OF ENGLISH

Estimated time needed: 40 minutes

Exercise 1:
Read the text and complete the gaps with the word which best fits each space.

Advertising has become a part of everyday culture. People are exposed (1) …………… hundreds
of adverts every day whenever they switch on the TV or radio or open a newspaper or magazine.
This means that we know all (2) ………………….. the tricks that advertisers use to sell us their
products and so they need to work harder (3) …………………… ever to keep us interested. The
latest trend designed to do this is known (4) ……………………… ambient advertising. This is the
practice of putting ads in unusual places to make product stick in people’s minds. It also allows the
advertisers to (5) ……………………… flexible and to try all sorts of new approaches to
advertising. Ambient ads started out on the sides of taxis and the backs of bus tickets but even
these (6) …………………………. become commonplace. One recent award-winning campaign
advertised a modern art agency (7) …………………… putting stickers on everyday objects (8)
……………………….. as lamp-posts and paving stones, describing them as (9) ………………….
they were works of art. Another involved projecting images of an English football team onto the
White Cliffs of Dover to promote a brand of trainers. It seems that wherever you go these days
some advertising agency will have got (10) ……………………………… first and will be
desperately trying to grab your attention.

Exercise 2:

Read the following text and circle the correct verb form (11 to 20).

Two young girls, (11) …… at birth, have been offered more than a million pounds each in
compensation. Mandy Astley and Veronica Pullman, who (12) ……….. in a US hospital three
years ago and (13) ……. home with the wrong mothers, will receive the money over the next
twenty-five years if they agree (14) ……… the offer. Their true identities (15) ……….. when
Mandy’s mother had a DNA test. Veronica, whose parents (16) …… in a car accident, (17) …….
by her grandparents. The hospital has admitted (18) …….. important procedures, including the use
of identity bands for new-born infants. There (19) ……. a few mistakes at the hospital in the last
few years, although none have been as serious as this. The relatives will decide whether (20) …….
the offer later this month. The children themselves are not old enough to understand their situation.

11. A.have been exchanged B. had exchanged C. were exchanged D. exchanged

12. A. were born B. being born C. have been born D. born
13. A. had sent B. were sent C. having sent D. send
14. A. to accept B. accepting C. to accepting D. accept
15. A. have been discovered B. discovered C. had discovered D. were discovered
16. A. killed B. had been killed C. were killed D. were being killed
17. A. is now looked after B. is looked for C. was looked after D. was looking after
18. A. not follow B. to following C. not to follow D. not following
19. A. were B. have been C. are D. has been
20. A. to accept B. to accepting C. accepting D. accept

Exercise 3:
For questions 21 to 30 complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given and you must use between two and
five words, including the word given.

21. Three hundred students entered the swimming competition last year. part
Three hundred students ………………………………….. the swimming competition last year.

22. The students will finish their English course at the end of June. have
The English course …………………………………………………... by the beginning of July.

23. “Did you eat the chocolates?” Maria said to Peter. asked
Maria …………………………………………………………………. eaten the chocolates.

24. We went for a walk although it was raining yesterday. spite

We went for a walk …………………………………………………… yesterday.

25. It’s ages since my sister and I had an argument. argument

My sister and I ………………………………………………………… ages.

26. I was really bored by the film last night. found

I ………………………………………………………………………… last night.

27. It was a mistake not to apply for the job. wish

I ………………………………………………………………………… for the job.

28. I am sure Maria finds reading interesting because she has got lots of books. must
Maria ………………………………………………. reading because she has got lots of books.

29. I think you should call the police. were

I’d call the police ………………………………………………………….

30. I’m not going to tolerate this untidiness any longer. put
I’m not going to ………………………………………………… this untidiness any longer.
Exercise 4:

Fill in the correct word derived from the word at the end of each line.

Whether you like being athletic and running around a

track or prefer sitting indoors playing chess, sports and
hobbies nowadays are so (31) ………………………….. VARY
that there is something to suit everyone. The pace of life
today is so fast and (32) ………………………………. STRESS
that being able to do something (33) …………………….. RELAX
is becoming more and more important. Greater (34)
…………………………… of the need to exercise has led AWARE
to the huge (35) …………………………. of the sports GROW
industry. But the (36) ……………………………. of less IMPORTANT
active hobbies, such as chess or even stamp collecting,
should not be ignored. For some people, mental (37)
………………………………. is just as beneficial as any ACTIVE
physical sport. Although people are (38) ………………… INCREASE
aware of the need for (39) …………………….. in some INVOLVE
form of recreation outside their normal routine, the
influence of television and the growing use of home
computers often mean that people lack the (40) WILLING
…………………………. to take up other interests.

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LEVEL 5 First of all, you have booked from the

16th to the 30th January. Can you
PART 4: WRITING confirm these dates, please? Also, I
Estimated time needed: 60would
minutes
like to know if you have the final
numbers of boys and girls so we can
Exercise 1: assign the rooms to you.
Secondly, I will need to know if any of
You are a teacher and youyour
are taking
students a group of students
have any on a skiing trip to France. You have made
special needs.
a preliminary booking atFinally,
the hotel and now the assistant manager has contacted you for more
could you let me know your flight
details. Read part of the details
letter and
so I the
can notes you have made,
make arrangements for then write a letter answering her
questions. Write about 100your
words. Use an appropriate
transfer from the airport? style.

Yours sincerely,
Maria Reeve
Dates are the same 20 students –
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12 boys – 8 girls

* Can she arrange

ski lift passes in
advance?
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* Special discount price

still applies? Flight details
BA 257 arrives 16th
10.20 a.m.

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Exercise 2:

Choose one of the following topics A or B and write about 100 words.

A. You work for a newspaper. Write a news report about an aeroplane crash which happened
in your area. Use an appropriare style.

B. You have decided to enter a short story competition. Your story must begin with this
sentence: “She was too anxious to wait”.

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SPEAKING

1. CONVERSATION

Interlocutor and Student A / B

 Greetings and introductions.

 Who do you live with?
 How long have you been living here?
 What would you like to do in the future?
 Do you find learning English enjoyable? Why/ Why not?
 Where did you use to live when you were a child?
 What kind of interests do you have?

2. SUSTAINED MONOLOGUE

Imagine that your class in interested in finding the best way to make some money to pay for a
five-day field trip.
Think about different activities you could organise.
Think about how effective they are at making money.
Think about how much time is involved.

Talk about your plans, express opinions, give reasons, tell personal experiences you have had.
Use the pictures to help you.

3. DISCUSSION

Exchange views with your partner about the following situation:

In your city, there is a large building that has been unused for many years. A grant has been
given by the city to renovate the building.
You have to decide what you think would be the best way to use the money and the building.
Some suggestions are included in the pictures, but you can use your own ideas as well.

Give your opinions, agree or disagree, defend your points of view, make comments, tell about
factual information you know.
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PART 1:LISTENING (total 20 points) PART 3: USE OF ENGLISH (total 20 points)
– 1 point each -
1. to
1. F 2. of / about
2. T 3. than
3. T 4. as
4. F 5. be
5. F 6. have
6. T 7. by
7. F 8. such
8. T 9. if
10. there
9. newspapers and magazines
10. produce 11. D
11. more trees 12. A
12. tropical areas 13. B
13. seven to eight 14. A
14. twice as long 15. D
15. South America 16. C
16. making paper 17. A
17. cut down 18. D
18. to move to different areas 19. B
19. natural forests 20. A
20. paper
21. took part in
PART 2: READING (total 20 points) 22. will have finished
- 1 point each – 23. asked Peter if he had
24. in spite of the rain
1. C 25. haven’t had an argument for
2. D 26. found the film really boring
3. B 27. wish I had applied
4. F 28. must be interested in
5. A 29. if I were you
6. H 30. put up with
7. G
8. C 31. varied
9. D 32. stressful
10. C 33. relaxing
11. A 34. awareness
35. growth
- 1 point each – 36. importance
37. activity
12. E 38. increasingly
13. C / E 39. involvement
14. E / C 40. willingness
15. B
16. C
17. A
18. D
19. C
20. B