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Listening
05 Task 1

Listen to the speakers. For questions (1–6) choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
You will listen to each recording twice.

1 What did Yulia think about the play?

A B C

2 What does the woman describe?

A B C

3 Which exhibition do they decide to visit this weekend?

A B C

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4 Why does the boy want to see the film?

A because he likes the film maker
B because he likes cartoons
C because he’s read a good review
5 Where can you find out more information about the festival?
A on the website
B in the newspaper
C on a radio show
6 What changed the speaker’s opinion about museums?
A visiting a local museum with her parents
B visiting a museum where she could experience life in the past
C learning local history

06 Task 2

Listen to the text. For statements (7–11) choose T if the statement is true according to
the text, F if it is false. You will listen to the text twice.

T F

7 The language was Mykyta’s biggest problem in the UK.

8 Mykyta wanted to study history.

9 All of the teachers at his school were quite relaxed.

10 He had to change the way he studied when he was in the UK.

11 Mykyta made good friends with people in all of his classes.

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07 Task 3

Listen to the text. For questions (12–16) choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
You will listen to the text twice.

12 According to the speaker, how do young people want to spend their holidays?
A They like to spend time with family and friends.
B They hope to experience something new and exciting.
C They prefer spending a lot of time on social media.
13 How did the speaker feel about her Italian exchange experience?
A She found it challenging, but it was worth it.
B She was amazed by how much her Italian improved.
C She didn’t enjoy doing things on her own.
14 What is the main advantage of working for a charity in your holidays?
A You can earn some money while you’re learning.
B Other people will help you.
C You can improve your future career opportunities.
15 What is the benefit of working on a farm?
A You can have a good social life.
B You can get free food and accommodation.
C You can earn a good salary.
16 What does the speaker most like about summer camps?
A You can develop your sporting skills.
B You become more confident.
C You learn skills you’ll use later in life.

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Reading
Task 4

Read the article below. Match choices (A–H) to (17–21).

There are three choices you do not need to use.

Food Destinations
Do you want to experience the latest trends in food? Read our guide to the top
five food destinations in Manchester.

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Panis
Panis is a family-run restaurant near the canal. When you enter, you notice straight away that this isn’t
the place for a quiet evening. The dining room is decorated in red and purple, there is loud music and
the large, communal tables are already busy with groups of people having a good time. The menu is
full of dishes to share and finger foods. Would I bring my boss here to discuss my salary? No – but it’s
a great space for a party.

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Blue
The day I visited Blue a large group was having a birthday meal as I arrived. Several tables had been
pushed together to fit them into the small room, so I was seated in a tiny corner. However, I forgot
about the noisy party and my small table as soon as the food arrived. It was incredible! All the dishes
were unbelievably tasty, but also nutritious and good for your body. The vegetable soup was rich and
full of flavour, and the pudding made with sweet potato was excellent as well!

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Jack’s Diner
For anyone who likes American cooking, Jack’s Diner is a fun way to experience New York City in
Manchester. Burgers, French fries and onion rings are served up on huge platters. An original 1950s
jukebox is popular with visitors of all ages. Jack’s is also loved by teenagers, who come in to enjoy
cheap ice-creams, cakes and milkshakes. I tried the peanut butter shake and it was delicious!

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LaYaNa
LaYaNa is perhaps not the most intimate place in town, but it is incredibly popular at lunchtime. Why?
Because it manages to serve customers a tasty lunch followed by a coffee in a record 30 minutes! The
menu changes frequently, but typical dishes are fried rice with vegetables, chickpea curry with naan
bread, or dosa, an Indian spiced pancake. And each main course costs less than £5 – what a bargain!

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The Old Dog
The Old Dog is well-known in East Manchester – lawyers and bankers from nearby businesses have
been visiting this 18th century restaurant for decades after work. They usually only stay for a quick
snack, and after about 8 p.m. the place is transformed. There are candles, soft music and an impressive
dessert menu to choose from. It isn’t cheap, but with Valentine’s Day around the corner, this may be
the place to go to with someone special in your life.

Match each restaurant to the occasion.

A a romantic dinner
B a celebration with friends
C a traditional breakfast
D a business lunch
E a healthy meal
F a family dinner
G a quick meal
H an inexpensive dessert

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Task 5

Read the text below. For questions (22–26) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Saving Our Wild Spaces

Protecting the land and animals has a long tradition in Britain.

In Britain, people have wanted to protect animals for centuries. This usually took the form of
‘sanctuary zones’. These zones were areas where it wasn’t permitted to hunt certain animals, such
as deer or wild boar. Then, at the beginning of the 20th century, a group of people interested in the
environment wanted to expand on the idea of sanctuary zones. They started to understand that it was
important to protect whole areas of land from all humans – not just from hunters.

In 1912, Charles Rothschild, a member of the group, founded The Society for the Promotion of Nature
Reserves. His main idea was to create nature reserves as opposed to sanctuaries. In nature reserves all
animals would be protected, as well as the land itself. That meant that no one was allowed to farm or
build on land which was part of a nature reserve, which wasn’t popular with farmers. The society is
now called The Wildlife Trust and manages 2,300 nature reserves, and the animals and plants that live
there. Many areas of the British coastline, such as beaches and cliffs, are also owned by the trust.

Recently the organization has received money to protect sand dune sites on the south coast. Sand
dunes are small hills of sand which are made by the wind. Healthy sand dunes move over time and
provide living space for toads and lizards. When too much rubbish is swept up onto the beaches where
dunes form, they stop moving and become overgrown. Workers are now cutting back the bushes and
cleaning up the coast to help the sand dunes survive.

Another project has been the creation of a new wetlands reserve in the east of England. Wetlands are
areas of land where the soil is covered in water. The reserve took seven years to complete and includes
a popular visitor centre near a boating lake. Centre manager Annegret Boskop hopes that visitors will
rediscover the wonders of the natural world. ‘You can walk across wooden walkways to explore the
marshes and swamps. It’s amazing that after years of not being cared for, we have this special place,’
she says.

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22 What does the article say about sanctuary zones and nature reserves?
A Both were created to care for the land.
B There is no difference between them.
C Nature reserves are not as old as sanctuary zones.
D Sanctuary zones are more common than nature reserves.
23 What is TRUE about Charles Rothschild’s society?
A Farmers thought it was a good idea.
B It now has a new name.
C It was the first sanctuary zone in Britain.
D It only protected the land.
24 What does the Wildlife Trust do?
A It looks after sick animals.
B It gives money to important projects.
C Its main aim is to protect the seaside.
D It cares for animals and different types of countryside.
25 What does the word ‘overgrown’ in paragraph 3 mean?
A covered with plants
B too big
C dirty
D not good for plants to grow
26 What does Annegret Boskop say about the new nature reserve?
A It isn’t very well known.
B It is surprising that the place exists.
C It is a good place to sail a boat.
D It has the most visited centre in the country.

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Task 6

Read the texts below. Match choices (A–H) to (27–32).

There are two choices you do not need to use.

New Year’s Eve

Find out about how six people celebrate this special time of year.

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Sonia
My family moved to London more than 20 years ago, but there is one custom we keep up from my
home country. At the stroke of midnight, everyone has to eat a grape. We then eat eleven more grapes
every time the bell rings out. It’s for good luck but, to be honest, I don’t believe in it. We just do it for
fun.

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Anne
I love New Year’s Eve. We always have a party at our house, my husband and me. I usually bake my
‘good luck doughnuts’, and we serve them to our guests. They all have jam inside them, except for
one, which has chilli sauce as a filling. My guests don’t know this and the person who bites into that
doughnut usually hates it, but we say it’ll bring luck!

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Marc
I use New Year’s Eve to make a new start. I like to spend the day by myself and write down all my
hopes and dreams for the coming year. It helps me to pay attention to what is positive in my life. I’ve
heard of people burning things to remove bad memories from their lives, but I don’t believe in that. I
prefer to think about what’s coming next.

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Reena
In my town we build a large fire every year. People get together on New Year’s Eve, sing songs, eat
snacks and share memories of the old year. If you want to, you can burn a photograph to get rid of
memories you don’t want to remember. It’s a great custom and I bring a picture to burn every year. It
makes me feel happy to leave the past behind.

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Jax
When I was younger, I always spent New Year's Eve with my grandparents. We all used to eat a special
fruit cake and sing some songs. At midnight, every one of us had to climb on a chair and jump into the
new year! My daughter and I still jump into the new year together. She loves it.

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Ralph
I live by the seaside and each year we start the new year with a swim in the ocean. It’s absolutely
freezing, but it’s a great way to feel refreshed and feel better after staying up most of the night. Last
year I managed to swim 150 metres. That’s a lot when it’s really cold. Nothing tastes better than a cup
of tea when you get out of the water.

Who on New Year's Eve?

A lets go of bad memories
B plays a trick on their friends
C drinks an unusual drink
D continues a tradition with their child
E eats a certain fruit
F hopes their life will improve
G practises a sport
H plans for the future

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Task 7

Read the text below. Choose from (A–H) the one which best fits each space (33–38).
There are two choices you do not need to use.

Let’s Make Music!

It’s Tuesday afternoon at 5 p.m. Most of the school building is empty and quiet, (33) . Alina
Palamarchuk and Danylo Boiko are practising their instruments. Alina is working through a difficult
part of a Beethoven concerto, (34) . Both are part of the school’s music club, led by music
teacher Veronica Nimchuk. Nimchuk is an enthusiastic 30-year-old who clearly loves her subject and
the fifteen students who are in the room. ‘We cover the basics during class time, but many of my pupils
are so talented that I asked them if they were (35) to learn more about music. We now offer a
range of options, such as our orchestra and folk band.’

Learning an instrument takes time and effort. When you first start, (36) . Usually students
have to repeat a lot and practise short pieces of music again and again. ‘When you reach a certain
level, it becomes a lot of fun’, says Alina. Playing with friends in the orchestra is what she and Danylo
like doing best. It’s the reason (37) . Nimchuk explains, ‘That’s probably true of most of my
students. They love music, but they (38) doing something enjoyable.’

A they continue to rehearse at home

B except for the soft sound of music
C but I can hear Alina’s voice
D interested in staying after school
E they play with their friends
F it can be a little dull or even frustrating
G also love spending time with their friends
H while Danylo is playing the guitar

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Use of English
Task 8

Read the text below. For questions (39–48) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Man in Space
Tim Peake became famous (39) the world when he was the 7th British person to go into
space. His mission was (40) unusual because Peake was the first person from the UK to work
on the International Space Station as a member of the European Space Agency Astronaut Corps.

(41) a member of the European Space Agency isn’t easy, and Peake had to take some
(42) tests and complete several interviews. He was (43) in 2008 to start his training
to become an astronaut and he spent the next seven years preparing (44) his adventure.

Peake blasted into space in December 2015 and lived and worked on the space station for 186 days.
(45) his time there, he took part in over 250 experiments and even ran the London Marathon
on his (46) machine in the space station! Tim’s communications with Earth were watched by
millions of people on YouTube and inspired many to learn more (47) space.

In 2017 Peake (48) that he will return to the space station for a second mission soon.

39 A around B in C over D all

40 A greatly B particularly C more D even

41 A Developing B Turning into C Becoming D Transforming

42 A challenging B real C powerful D heavy

43 A decided B selected C taken D presented

44 A about B on C to D for

45 A Until B As C While D During

46 A exercise B practice C rehearsal D sport

47 A of B from C about D by

48 A called B reported C replied D announced

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Task 9

Read the texts below. For questions (49–58) choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

Baking Bread
Most of us buy our bread from the bakery or a supermarket. However, not long (49) , it
was traditional to bake your bread at home. Now people (50) the art of making bread at
home again. There are classes in bread making at community centres and colleges, as young people
in particular are keen (51) the necessary skills. This trend may be due to people wanting
a connection with (52) food. Mixing the ingredients and shaping a loaf of bread are also
calming and (53) activities.

49 A ago B past C before D since

50 A will discover B discover C had discovered D are discovering

51 A learning B learn C to learn D learned

52 A its B their C this D a

53 A enjoyed B enjoyable C enjoy D enjoyably

3-D Printers
3-D printers have been around since the 1980s. They (54) be too expensive for most
businesses, but not anymore. Now 3-D printing may help provide solutions to (55)
problems, because the cost has decreased greatly. Did you know that you (56) print entire
homes now? Several companies are using the technology to create homes for people who have
nowhere to live. An entire village of printed houses (57) for Ecuador, where people are
now living in tents. (58) other problems will we be able to solve with these impressive
machines? Only time will tell.

54 A would B ought to C used to D should

55 A little B lots C many D a few

56 A ought to B will C must D can

57 A planned B is planned C will plan D is planning

58 A What B How C Why D Whatever

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Writing
Task 10

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You have read an article in your local newspaper about young people spending too much time online.
Write a letter to the editor and say:
– whether you agree or disagree with the article, and explain why
– how you use the Internet yourself
– how young people can benefit from using the Internet.
Write a letter of at least 100 words. Do not write your own name, any dates, addresses or other personal
information. Start your letter in an appropriate way.

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