Name: Trần Thanh Huyền Date: 26/08/2021

PRACTICE TEST 7
SECTION A - LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear a radio report about Erik Weihenmayer, an adventurer. Complete the summary,
using the word or phrases you hear. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each blank.

An American named Erik Weihenmayer standing out as an adventurer with no (1)___sense of sight__ explains how he
faces those challenges in today’s “Great Big Story”.

Unlike others, he considers the summit as (2)____pretty anticlimactic_____ and said the most exciting part for him is
in fact (3)____the movement_____.

At 4 or 5, he was diagnosed with a(n) (4)____incredibly rare_____ disease and he went blind, which he thought was a
(5)____weird relief____ as the worst thing had happened, so there’s nothing else to lose. Then there was a(n)
(6)____recreational group_____ which introduces adventure through rock climbing to blind kids like him.

When standing on a rock face, he learned to do with his hands the things that (7)_____sighted people_____ learn to
do with their eyes. Unable to look up the rock to see (8)_____the holds______ and plan a route, he could only see as
far as his hands, which he thought was (9)____breathtakingly_____ exciting. Erik also loved the sound of emptiness,
which was meditative, very much like one (10)_____inner mind____ sport.

According to Erik, being a(n) (11)_____blind climber______ is really challenging so you have to
(11)_____embrace______ that suffering. Blindness is just like all (13)_____adversities______ which you got to use as
a catalyst to push you in (14)_____new directions_______. It’s the idea of turning bad things into good things, and
it’s something he thinks we all could use.

Part 2. For questions 15-24, you will hear a report about vanilla. Decide whether the following
statements are true (T) or false (F).
15. The Reunion island lies off the north-east coast of Africa.
16. On the Reunion island, there are a large numbers of vanilla plantations.
17. Despite its cost, vanilla is still the world’s most popular spice.
18. Vanilla is used in salty dishes as much as in sweet ones.
19. The plant is originally from Mexico, where it depends on a local insect for its existence.
20. People on Reunion use a special term to indicate the plant’s color.
21. Modern producers have moved the vanilla plantations away from other trees’ shelter.
22. Artificial pollination can last longer than natural pollination.
23. Sometimes there are big marks in the vanilla pods to show which farm they come from.
24. The boxes used to store the pods are covered with polystyrene to keep the heat in.
Part 3. You will hear part of a radio program in which two young journalists, Angus Brown and Yolanda
Zouche, are talking about their work. For questions 25-30, choose the answer A, B, C or D which fits
best according to what you hear.
25. In Yolanda’s opinion, what is the most challenging aspect of her job?
A. finding suitable images to accompany articles
B. trying to locate interviewees
C. expressing herself coherently within a tight word limit
D. working to demanding time constraints
26. What is it about their work that Angus and Yolanda both enjoy?
A. the variety of the projects they get involved in
B. the challenge of reporting news effectively
C. the opportunity to meet interesting people
D. the appeal of searching out information
27. In Angus’s opinion, the advantage of online newspapers over print versions is that they
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A. are able to cover a greater range of topics.
B. can keep up with events as they develop.
C. allow interaction by readers.
D. reach a far wider public.
28. What made getting a job in journalism so hard for Angus?
A. the extent of competition for posts
B. a low level of encouragement from others
C. a lack of previous professional experience
D. the difficulty of establishing useful contacts
29. Yolanda believes that the essential requirement for a journalist entering the profession is
A. an ability to write persuasively.
B. a clear and logical mind.
C. a resourceful and confident character.
D. a mastery of interviewing techniques.
30. Angus’s recommendation for aspiring journalists is to
A.  cultivate an interest in a specific field.
B. seize every opportunity to express themselves in writing.
C. concentrate on developing a distinct style.
D. become a keen observer of life around them.
SECTION B – VOCABULARY & GRAMMAR
Part 1. Choose the best answer to complete each of the following sentences.
1. Why doesn’t Mike ______ some of his work to his assistant?

A. delegate B. resign C. widen D. demand

2. Even a suspicion of wrongdoing can ______ a politician’s reputation.

A. stain B. impair C. tarnish D. smudge

3. Captain Henry, ______, crept slowly through the underbrush.

A. being remote from the enemy B. attempting to not encounter the enemy

C. not involving himself in the enemy D. trying to avoid the enemy

4. That human rights are _____ is unacceptable in a civilized society.

A. infringed B. impeached C. abrogated D. quashed

5. That’s exactly what I mean, Ben. You’ve ______!

A. put your foot on it B. killed two birds with one stone
C. put two and two together D. hit the nail on the head
6. Let me _____ my luck at cards. If I win, I promise to invite you to a posh restaurant.
A. have B. try C. put D. view
7. Mike’s tendency towards forgetting things is a ______ joke among his closest friends.
A. continuing B. lasting C. constant D. standing
8. She was shocked to see her living room painted pink, as she chose a very light shade of green, so she told the
workers to _______ the whole job ________.
A. do... over B. make ...out C. run ... off D. let... down
9. Choose the word CLOSEST in meaning to the underlined part in the following sentence.
The difference between the polar and equatorial diameters of Mars has not been unequivocally determined.
A. easily B. definitely C. conventionally D. arithmetically
10. A: I can’t put up with this herb’s smell. It’s so terrible. – B: ________________, it will do you a power of good.
A. Be that as it may B. Come what may C. How much terrible it is D. Whatever it smells

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Part 2. Read the passage below, which contains 10 mistakes. Identify the mistakes and correct them.
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA, French of "International Federation of Association
Football") is an association which describes itself as an international govern body of association football, futsal,
and beach soccer. FIFA is responsible for the organization of football's major international tournaments, notably
the World Cup which commenced in 1930 and the Woman's World Cup which commenced in 1991.

FIFA was founded in 1904 to foresee international competition among the national associations of Belgium, Denmark,
France, Germany, the Netherland, Spain, Sweden, and Switzerland. Headquartered in Zürich, their membership now
comprises of 211 national associations. Member countries must each also be members of one of the six regional
confederations in which the world is divided: Africa, Asia, Europe, North & Centre America and the
Caribbean, Oceania, and South America.

Although FIFA does not control the rules of football (that being the responsibility of the International Football
Association Board), it is responsible for both the organization of a number of tournaments and their promotion, which
generates revenue from sponsorship.

SECTION C – READING
Part 1. Read the passage and choose the best answer.
MODERN BARGING
There has been a fundamental change in the way the canals of Britain are used. The (1)____ network of canals that
covers much of the country (2)_______ back to the industrial revolution, when goods were transported along these
routes. The canals themselves, the (3)______ waterways of the country, were dug by teams of men. This was no
(4)_____ feat in the days before mechanised diggers. It was also necessary to construct a system of locks, which
raise and lower boats so they can (5)______ with the varying height of the canals themselves. Barges - simple boats
without engines - were used to carry the freight, and horses would (6)_____ along the side of the canal pulling these
vessels. Many of the people working on the boats would themselves live on the water, in a long boat with cramped
living quarters: a narrowboat.
As the railways and roads (7)______ in popularity as ways of transporting freight, the canals fell into (8)_____; many
of them became (9)_____ with weeds and rubbish. But over the last few decades, Britain appears to have
rediscovered these (10)______ of engineering. A growing number of people each year sample the delights of canal
holidays. Narrowboats can be (11)_______ up to be very comfortable, and these days they are (12)_____ by an
engine and not pulled by a horse.
1. A extensive B far-flung C ample D widespread
2. A comes B looks C throws D dates
3. A inbuilt B inland C internal D interior
4. A modest B mean C minor D tiny
5. A balance B compensate C cope D handle
6. A trudge B canter C stroll D meander
7. A increased B obtained C gained D assumed
8. A disuse B obsolescence C redundancy D negligence
9. A impeded B choked C hindered D congested
10. A records B testimonies C constructions D monuments
11. A done B worked C customised D converted
12. A equipped B supplied C drawn D powered
Part 2. Fill in the gap with ONE suitable word.
WHY ARE SUNGLASSES COOL?
Sunglasses are heavily associated (13)______ images of celebrity. Sunglasses are cool, and it is a cool that seems
set to endure. Have you ever wondered why this (14)_____ be?
The roots of sunglasses are anything (15)_____ glamorous, however. Amber-tinted spectacles (16)_____ appeared in
the nineteenth century and were a medical remedy for people (17)_____ eyes were oversensitive to light. The first
mass-produced versions made by Sam Foster (18)______ Foster Grant fame, were sold in the 1920s in US seaside
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resorts. (19)_____ this point, however, they remained functional objects, and were (20)_____ to acquire the cool
image they now enjoy.
This (21)_____ about thanks to the US air force. In the 1930s, airmen started to wear anti-glare glasses called
'aviators'. In the (22)______ days of flight, these men were regarded as heroes. Down on the ground, actors keen to
cash (23)______ on a little of that glory realised that sunglasses (24)______ an intriguing image. So it (25)_____ that
the link between the fascination of celebrity and a pair of sunglasses was forged.
Part 3. Read the following passage and choose the correct answer to each of the questions.
1. The craft of perfumery has an ancient and global heritage. The art flourished in Ancient Rome, where the emperors
were said to bathe in scent. After the fall of Rome, much of the knowledge was lost, but survived in Islamic
civilizations in the Middle Ages. Arab and Persian pharmacists developed essential oils from the aromatic plants of the
Indian peninsula. They developed the processes of distillation and suspension in alcohol, which allowed for smaller
amounts of raw materials to be used than in the ancient process, by which flower petals were soaked in warm oil. This
knowledge was carried back to European monasteries during the Crusades.

2. At first, the use of fragrances was primarily associated with healing. Aromatic alcoholic waters were ingested as well
as used externally. Fragrances were used to purify the air, both for spiritual and health purposes. During the Black
Death, the bubonic plague was thought to have resulted from a bad odour which could be averted by
inhaling pleasant fragrances such as cinnamon. The Black Death led to an aversion to using water for washing,
and so perfume was commonly used as a cleaning agent.

3. Later on, the craft of perfume re-entered Europe, and was centred in Venice, chiefly because it was an important
trade route and a centre for glass-making. Having such materials at hand was essential for the distillation process.  In
the late seventeenth century, trade soared in France, when Louis XIV brought in policies of protectionism and
patronage which stimulated the purchase of luxury goods. Here, perfumery was the preserve of glove-makers. The link
arose since the tanning of leather required putrid substances. Consequently, the gloves were scented before they
were sold and worn. A glove and perfume makers’ guild had existed here since 1190. Entering it required 7 years of
formal training under a master perfumer. 

4. The trade in perfume flourished during the reign of Louis XV, as the master glove-and-perfume makers, particularly
those trading in Paris, received patronage from the royal court, where it is said that a different perfume was used each
week. The perfumers diversified into other cosmetics including soaps, powders, white face paints and hair dyes. They
were not the sole sellers of beauty products. Mercers, spicers, vinegar-makers and wig-makers were all cashing in on
the popularity of perfumed products. Even simple shopkeepers were coming up with their own concoctions to sell.

5. During the eighteenth century, more modern, capitalist perfume industry began to emerge, particularly in Britain
where there was a flourishing consumer society. In France, the revolution initially disrupted the perfume trade due to
its association with aristocracy, however, it regained momentum later as a wider range of markets were sought both in
the domestic and overseas markets. The guild system was abolished in 1791, allowing new high-end perfumery shops
to open in Paris.

6. Perfume became less associated with health in 1810 with a Napoleonic ordinance which required perfumers to
declare the ingredients of all products for internal consumption. Unwilling to divulge their secrets, traders concentrated
on products for external use. Napoleon affected the industry in other ways too. With French ports blockaded by the
British during the Napoleonic wars, the London perfumers were able to dominate the markets for some time.

7. One of the significant changes in the nineteenth century was the idea of branding. Until then, trademarks had had
little significance in the perfumery where goods were consumed locally, although they had a long history in other
industries. One of the pioneers in this field was Rimmel who was nationalized as a British citizen in 1857. He took
advantage of the spread of railroads to reach customers in wider markets. To do this, he built a brand which conveyed
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prestige and quality, and were worth paying a premium for. He recognised the role of design in enhancing the value of
his products, hiring a French lithographer to create the labels for his perfume bottles.

8. Luxury fragrances were strongly associated with the affluent and prestigious cities of London and Paris. Perfumers
elsewhere tended to supply cheaper products and knock-offs of the London and Paris brands. The United States
perfume industry, which developed around the docks in New York where French oils were being imported, began in
this way. Many American firms were founded by immigrants, such as William Colgate, who arrived in 1806. At this
time, Colgate was chiefly known as a perfumery. Its Cashmere Bouquet brand had 625 perfume varieties in the early
20th century.

1. The purpose of the text is to

A. compare the perfumes from different countries.

B. describe the history of perfume making.
C. describe the problems faced by perfumers.
D. explain the different uses of perfume over time.

2. Which of the following is NOT true about perfume making in Islamic countries?

A. They created perfume by soaking flower petals in oil.

B. They dominated perfume making after the fall of the Roman Empire.
C. They took raw materials for their perfumes from India.
D. They created a technique which required fewer plant materials.

3. Why does the writer include this sentence in paragraph 2?

During the Black Death, the bubonic plague was thought to have resulted from a bad odour which could
be averted by inhaling pleasant fragrances such as cinnamon.
A. To explain why washing was not popular during the Black Death.
B. To show how improper use of perfume caused widespread disease.
C. To illustrate how perfumes used to be ingested to treat disease.
D. To give an example of how fragrances were used for health purposes.

4. Why did the perfume industry develop in Paris?

A. Because it was an important trade route.

B. Because of the rise in the glove-making industry.
C. Because of the introduction of new trade laws.
D. Because of a new fashion in scented gloves.

5. What does “putrid” mean (paragraph 3)?

A. Bad-smelling B. Rare C. Prestigious D. Numerous

6. Which of the following people most influenced the decline of perfumes as medicine?

A. Louis XIV B. Louis XV C. Rimmel D. Napoleon

7. In paragraph 4, it is implied that

A. master glove and perfume makers created a new perfume each week.
B. the Royal Court only bought perfume from masters.
C. mercers, spicers and other traders began to call themselves masters.
D. cosmetics were still only popular within the Royal Courts.

8. How did the French Revolution affect the Parisian perfume industry?

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 A. The industry declined then rose again.
B. The industry collapsed and took a long time to recover.
C. The industry was greatly boosted.
D. The industry lost most of its overseas customers.

9. Which of the following is NOT true of Rimmel?

A. He was one of the first people to utilise trademarks.

B. He created attractive packaging for his products.
C. His products were more expensive than other brands.
D. He transported his goods to potential customers by train.

10. What is implied about the New York perfume industry?

A. It was the fastest-growing perfume industry in the world at that time.
B. It was primarily developed by immigrants arriving from France.
C. It copied luxury fragrances and sold them cheaply.
D. There was a wider range of fragrances available here than elsewhere.

Part 4. Read the following article in which four people talk about starting up their own business late in
life. For questions from 36 to 50, choose from the people (A-F). The people may be chosen more than
once.
In which section of the article are the following mentioned?

the unexpected demands of the business 36____

a cautious approach to doing business 37____ 38____

an established network of business contacts 39____

a prejudicial assessment of a person's value 40____

taking advantage of modern communications 41____

realising an ambition 42____

the cost of setting up a business 43____ 44____

the confidence that comes with maturity 45____

plans to branch out 46____

a product that aims to help people fill in official forms 47____

the fact that few companies cater for a certain group of people 48____

the advantage of employing older people 49____

the competitive nature of a business 50____

STARTING OVER
More and more people over fifty are starting up in business for themselves. What are their reasons – and
why are so many of them successful?
A. When I was fifty-three, I was made redundant almost literally overnight when the company I worked for was taken
over by a multinational. The managing director called me into his office the following Monday and told me I was no
longer on the payroll. It was a shock and I felt really depressed. I was also anxious about the future because we still
had a mortgage to pay off on our house, and my husband's income couldn't cover our hefty monthly expenses. At the
same time, I didn't feel I was ready for retirement, and to be honest, I was infuriated by the arrogance of the
company, which appeared to believe I was too old to be useful any longer. So I gave some serious thought to starting
up a business of my own. I'm an accountant, and for years I'd been advising friends about finances and helping them
sort out their books, so I knew there were plenty of small businesses out there who would welcome the sort of

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services I could offer. The initial outlay for office equipment was pretty low, all things considered. So I set up as a
consultant to people who want to branch out on their own, like me, and I find it extremely rewarding.
B. About seven years ago, after being more or less forced to take early retirement, I looked around for an occupation
to fill up my days and eventually decided I'd set up a company specialising in all-inclusive trips for retired people to
domestic UK resorts. There seemed to be a dearth of companies catering for the over sixties, which is ironic because
they're the ones who often have the leisure and the income to take advantage of opportunities for travel. I'd say
someone like me has certain advantages when it comes to setting up in business. I spent years running a travel
agency and I know a lot of people in the industry. They have been great, offering advice as well as concrete help. At
first, there was a lot of work involved and I had to travel around the country a great deal making new contacts, but
now I don't have to be away from home very often at all. I enjoy what I do, especially because I've always worked
with people, and without the daily contact I'd go mad!
C. Three years ago I decided I'd had enough of being a teacher, so I retired and started a pottery business. Now
we've got a fair-sized factory, and we're about to expand into glassware as well. Most of the people who work for me
are more or less my generation. I find they tend to be more loyal; they don't rush off if they think they can see a
better prospect elsewhere. It's also good for the economy when some of these older workers return to employment. It
seems to me that people who start up businesses at my age are realistic: they don't aim to be millionaires, and they
are less inclined to take unnecessary risks. So I'd guess that fewer businesses started by older people go bust in the
first few years. As for me, I must admit I miss teaching at times, but we now have a few apprentices, and working
with them is rather like being a teacher in some ways. Of course, running a business is a responsibility, especially
since I know the people who work for me rely on the income from their jobs, but it's also a very stimulating,
challenging experience.
D. When I left the company I'd been with for twenty-five years, they gave me a rather good retirement package,
which meant I had a reasonable amount of cash to invest in my own company. It was something I'd longed to do for
years. I've always been a keen gardener, you see, so I started a landscape gardening company. All the physical work
involved means I'm fitter than I have been for years! One thing that did surprise me at the start was how much official
paperwork I have to deal with. It's exhausting filling in all those forms, but apart from that, I find the work itself
rewarding. As for the future, who knows? Obviously, I wouldn't want to be travelling around the country and working
outdoors as much when I'm over seventy, although on the other hand, I firmly believe that working has kept me
active and alert, so why should I give it up until I really have to?
E. My career was in accounting, and I knew that there was shortly going to be a change in the way self-employed
people fill in tax returns. So when I was made redundant, I thought it would be a good idea to produce software
showing people exactly how to go about it, and that was the first item my company put on the market. With my
experience it was relatively easy to come up with the material - I wrote it all myself - and then I got together with a
software producer to make the CD-ROMs. My wife's first reaction was that I should try something completely different
from what I'd been doing all my working life, but I figured I'd be better off sticking to what I know. Things are going
well, although I've deliberately not tried to expand the business - it can be stressful for a boss when a company
expands fast, and I prefer to take things easy and enjoy what I do. Of course, there have been some tricky moments,
but I can honestly say I've never regretted starting my own firm. I'm sure I wouldn't have had the nerve to do it when
I was younger, but I'm very glad I did.
F. I was in advertising for almost thirty years, but it's a very cut-throat business, and when we got a new boss he
decided to make his mark by sacking quite a few people. It was particularly painful for me because I love advertising;
it's a very creative line of work. So once I got my breath back, I decided to start working freelance. It occurred to me
that a lot of companies need not only an advertising campaign but also a consultant, an independent expert to give
them an honest view of their situation. I do almost all my work from home, using my PC for e-mails and video
conferencing, and it's extremely satisfying as well as being financially rewarding. I believe older entrepreneurs like us
play a vital though unsung role in the economy because we're not only generating money, we're also saving the
country money by not claiming our pensions. Since I started my company, I've come into contact with a fair number of
people in a similar position to me — older people who have set up by themselves — and if I have the choice, I prefer
to do business with older people. We're so much more reliable!
Part 5: Read the following passage and answer the questions from 51 to 60.
BLUE-FOOTED BOOBIES 2

A   Boobies are a small group of seabirds native to tropical and subtropical oceans throughout the world. Their diet
consists mainly of fish. They are specialized fish eaters feeding on small school fish like sardines, anchovies, mackerel,

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and flying fish. When their prey is in sight, they fold their long wings back around their streamlined bodies and plunge
into the water from as high as 80 feet, so streamlined they barely make a splash. They travel in parties of about 12 to
areas of water with large schools of small fish. When the lead bird sees a fish shoal in the water, it will signal the rest
of the group and they will all dive together. Surprisingly, individuals do not eat with the hunting group, preferring to
eat on their own, usually in the early morning or late afternoon.

B   There are three varieties on the Galapagos: the blue-footed, red-footed, and masked boobies. They are all
members of the same family, and are not only different in appearance but also in behaviours. The blue-footed and
red-footed boobies mate throughout the year, while the masked boobies have an annual mating cycle that differs from
island to island. All catch fish in a similar manner, but in different areas: the blue-footed booby does its fishing close to
shore, while the masked booby goes slightly farther out, and the red-footed booby fishes at the farthest distances
from shore.

C   Although it is unknown where the name “Booby” emanates from, some conjecture it may come from the Spanish
word for clown, “bobo”, meaning “stupid”. Its name was probably inspired by the bird’s clumsiness on land and
apparently unwarranted bravery. The blue footed booby is extremely vulnerable to human visitors because it does not
appear to fear them. Therefore these birds received such name for their clumsiness on land in which they were easily,
captured, killed, and eaten by humans.

D    The blue-footed booby’s characteristic feet play a significant part in their famous courtship ceremony, the ‘booby
dance’. The male walks around the female, raising his bright blue feet straight up in the air, while bringing his
‘shoulders’ towards the ground and crossing the bottom tips of his wings high above the ground. Plus he’ll raise his bill
up towards the sky to try to win his mate over. The female may also partake in these activities – lifting her feet, sky
pointing, and of course squawking at her mate. After mating, another ritual occurs – the nest-building which ironically
is never used because they nest on the bare ground. When the female is ready to lay her eggs, they scrape the
existing nest away so she can nest on exposed ground. Sun-baked islands form the booby’s breeding grounds. When
ready the female Blue Footed Booby lays one to three eggs.

E    After mating, two or three eggs are laid in a shallow depression on flat or gently sloping ground. Both male and
female take turns incubating the eggs. Unlike most birds, booby doesn’t develop brood patches (areas of bare skin on
the breast) to warm the eggs during incubation. Instead, it uses its broad webbed feet, which have large numbers of
prominent blood vessels, to transmit heat essential for incubation. The eggs are thick-shelled so they can withstand
the full weight of an incubating bird.

F   After hatching, the male plays a major role in bringing fish home. He can bring back a constant supply of small fish
for the chicks, which must be fed continuously. The reason is that the male has a longer tail than the female in
relation to his body size, which makes him able to execute shallower dives and to feed closer to shore. Then the
female takes a greater part as time proceeds. Sooner or later, the need to feed the young becomes greater than the
need to protect them and both adults must fish to provide enough.

G   When times are good, the parents may successfully fledge all three chicks, but, in harder times, they may still lay
as many eggs yet only obtain enough food to raise one. The problem is usually solved by the somewhat callous-
sounding system of “opportunistic sibling murder.” The first-born chick is larger and stronger than its nest mate(s) as
a result of hatching a few days earlier and also because the parents feed the larger chick. If food is scarce, the first
born will get more food than its nest mate(s) and will outcompete them, causing them to starve. The above system
optimizes the reproductive capacity of the blue-foot in an unpredictable environment. The system ensures that, if

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possible, at least one chick will survive a period of shortage rather than all three dying of starvation under a more
‘humane’ system.

Questions 51-56: The reading passage has seven paragraphs, A–G. Choose the correct heading for
paragraphs A–G from the list below.

List of Headings
i Unusual way of hatching the chicks
ii Feeding habit of the red-footed booby
iii Folding wings for purpose
iv Rearing the young
v Classification of boobies
vi Diving for seafood
vii Surviving mechanism during the food shortage period
viii Mating and breeding
ix Origin of the booby’s name
Paragraph C ix
51.   Paragraph A 52.   Paragraph B 53.   Paragraph D

54.   Paragraph E 55.   Paragraph F 56.   Paragraph G

Questions 57-60: Complete the summary below, using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the reading
passage for each answer.

The courtship of the Blue-footed Booby consists of the male flaunting his blue feet and dancing to impress the female.
During the dance, the male will spread his wings and stamp his feet on the ground with his bills 57  …………. After
mating, the booby’s unusual demeanor continues with ritual 58 ………… that really serves no purpose. When the
female Booby lays eggs, the parental boobies incubate the eggs beneath their 59 …....… which contain 60  ………… to
transmit the heat, because of the lack of brood patches.

SECTION D – WRITING
Part 1: Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first one. Use the words
given and the words mustn’t be altered in any way.
1. Pauline asked me to have a quick look at the report before it was made public. EYE
 Pauline asked me ______________________________________________________ before it was made public.
2. I enjoyed the view from the top of the tower despite the fact that I hate being in high places like that. HEAD
 Although I_________________________________________________________________the top of the tower.
3. We’re not sure which year saw the abolition of capital punishment in this country. DID
 We’re not sure when they_______________________________________________________ in this country.
4. Surely you should have informed him about the problem sooner. ATTENTION
 Why didn’t ________________________________________________________________________ sooner?
5. Trying to get Roger to come with us is an utter waste of time. WHATSOEVER
 There _____________________________________________________________________ to come with us.
Part 2: This is part of a letter you receive from Sam, an English-speaking friend.
As you know, I’m planning to study medicine at university. However, three friends are taking a year out and setting off around
the world when we leave school in June. I want to join them but my parents say I’m too young and that it won’t benefit my
studies in any way. How can I persuade them to let me go? And why don’t you come too?
Write a letter to Sam (150 words at least) to answer his questions.
Part 3: The only way to improve safety is to impose severe punishment for driving offences. Do you agree or
disagree?
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