Part 1

For questions 1-10, read the text below and underline the answer which best fits each space
from A, B, C or D. There is an example at the beginning (0).

CITY LIFE

People generally move to big cities because they (0)... they will have a better standard of
living. Cities are believed to have better (1)..., like theatres, cinemas and good public (2)...,
for example.

(3)... this, many people are getting tired (4)... the problems they have to face in the city for a
number of reasons. First of all, the city's atmosphere has been so polluted by (5)... from car
exhausts that you can hardly breathe. The problem is made worse by the terrible traffic jams
which block the main roads, especially in the (6)... hour. Because of this, a lot of people are
forced to (7)... off for work very early in the morning to (8)... the awful traffic. Moreover,
most big cities suffer (9)... social problems such as muggings, burglaries and large quantities
of litter in the street. Therefore, a lot of people (10)... to the city from the suburbs on the train.

0 A defend B argue C refer D preview

1 A facilities B occasions C infrastructures D conditions

2 A transports B transit C transportations D transport

3 A However B In spite C Despite D Although

4 A of B with C at D in

5 A smokes B fumes C fire D gas

6 A busy B rush C traffic D dash

7 A leave B depart C turn D set

8 A prevent B stop C restrain D avoid

9 A from B with C by D of

10 A tour B commute C voyage D drive

Part 2

For questions 11-20, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space.
There is an example at the beginning (00).

Crime and Punishment in the Classroom

I don't think I'll (00) ever forget what happened that awful day in 1975. I was just seven
years old and (11)___________ fallen deeply in love for the first time with a girl called
Angela, (12)__________ had beautiful blue eyes, long red hair and freckles. (13)__________
the teacher's back was turned, I passed her a note which said 'Angela, I love you - Tim.' She
looked at it and at once put up her hand and accused me (14)__________ being naughty. Our
teacher, Mr Gilbert, immediately took the note and looked at it. He smiled and I really
thought I was going to (15)__________ away with the whole incident. He was such a calm
person that (16)__________ ever got into any trouble in his lessons, even if they had done
(17)__________ really bad. This time, though, I was wrong to (18)__________ his even
temper for granted. He told me to read the note aloud. All the other children laughed and my
face turned a deep shade of red.
However, things got even (19)__________ when, after seeing Angela turn towards me and
stick out her tongue several times, I did something which would have the (20)__________
terrible consequences.
Part 3

For questions 21-30, 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. You must use between
two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (00).

00 When I see this mountain scenery, I remember my home town.

of

This mountain scenery reminds me of my home town.

21 Smoking is forbidden in all parts of the college.

smoke
Students are not the college.

22 Keep this secret to yourself.

to
Don't give else.

23 My handwriting is better than yours.

as
Your handwriting mine.

24 Mrs Taylor does not like living in such a small house.

bigger
Mrs Taylor wishes house.

25 There isn't very much money in this bank account.

any
There is left in this bank account.

26 Jill regrets not supporting John when the teacher accused him of
playing truant.
up
Jill wishes when the teacher
accused him of playing truant.

27 Joan is often late for work because she oversleeps.

up
If Joan so late, she wouldn't be late
for work so often.
28 'You can't buy a faster computer than this,' said the salesman.
anyone
This is buy according to the
salesman.

29 They say the British are more careful workers than the Spanish.
work
They say the British ______________________________ the Spanish.

30 It's a good job I borrowed the money from you or I would have had to
go to the bank.
you

I would have had to go to the bank ______________________________ me

the money.
Part 4

For questions 31-40, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each
line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the
beginning (0).

Rome the Transformer

The years I spent in Rome changed me.

The city and its people (0) civilised me. CIVIL

This is hardly (31) because Mediterranean SURPRISE

cultures have been doing this to barbarians for centuries.

Before living in Rome, I always queued (32) , OBSESS

ate to exist, and always waited for the green man

at pedestrian (33) . I had probably never really CROSS

enjoyed myself or lost my (34) Yet within a INHIBIT

year of living there, I no longer felt like a stranger, nor

looked like the (35) person in town. In fact, SCRUFFY

I've seen repressed English people and (36) RETIRE

Swedes and Germans (37) adopt the behaviour of TOTAL

their hosts. This means being incapable of (38) SPEAK

without moving your hands yet at the same time being able

to argue (39) without a hint of physical violence PASSION

and also learning a (40) attitude towards petty RESPECT

rules and regulations.

PART 5:

You are going to read an article about hibernation. Choose the most suitable heading from
the list A - G for each part (1 - 5) of the article. There is one extra heading which you do not
need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).

A Why don't they starve to death?

B Do all animals hibernate?

C What happens when an animal hibernates?

D Where do they sleep?

E Why do animals need food?

F What is hibernation?

G Why do some animals hibernate?

0 F
In most countries of northern Europe, many animals disappear in the winter. This is not
because they have migrated, like a lot of birds, but because they spend the winter asleep.
This winter sleep is called hibernation.

1__________
They go to sleep in all kinds of places. Red squirrels disappear inside trees, frogs go deep
under the mud, and many other animals dig tunnels in the earth. A good many animals sleep
under the snow; there is a lot of air in loose snow, and this helps to keep the cold out.

2__________
Some warm-blooded animals, like the cat, the dog or the wolf, do not need to hibernate; they
lead an active life which keeps up their usual body temperature even in very cold winter
weather. But for a cold-blooded creature such as a frog or a snake it is a different matter. It
needs to spend the winter asleep.

3__________
When the air temperature is below freezing, the creature's blood temperature drops too; it
cannot move about in the usual way. And then it has no choice: it must simply lie down and
sleep. To do that, it must find a place where it can keep fairly warm; and it must be a place
where its enemies cannot find it.
4__________
Hibernation is more than sleep. It is a very deep sleep. The animal's temperature drops to
just over zero degrees Celsius, and its heart beats very slowly. People who find hibernating
animals asleep often think they are dead: the body feels so cold, and the creature may only
breathe once every five minutes. A hibernating animal cannot feel any pain; you can touch it
without causing it to move or wake up.

5__________
You might wonder how a hibernating animal manages to live without eating for so many
months. The answer lies in two facts. The first is that it has stored supplies of fat in its body
during the summer and autumn. The second is that animals need food mainly to supply
energy for movement. We have seen that a hibernating animal makes hardly any movement,
so uses hardly any energy and needs hardly any food.
Part 6:

You are going to read some information about places to visit in Oxford. For questions 01 -
15, choose from the extracts A - F. Some extracts may be chosen more than once. When
more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order.

There is an example at the beginning (00).

Which place would you recommend to

someone who is studying Greek sculpture? 00 A

someone interested in British sports? 01 __

a group of mixed ages? 02 __

a talent scout? 03 __
a tattoo artist? 04 __

an English literature student? 05 __

someone staying for more than 7 days? 06 __ 07___

someone wanting to get some exercise? 08 __

a criminology student? 09 __

someone interested in fashion? 10 __

someone keen to take great photos of Oxford? 11 __ 12 __

someone interested in seeing the first of its kind? 13 __

someone interested in botany? 14 __

a teacher who needs to motivate her students? 15 __

 WHAT TO SEE IN OXFORD

A The Ashmolean Museum, http://www.ashmolean.org/

The museum has a particularly fine collection of Greek and Roman sculptures, in addition to a
vast number of artefacts from classical times. There is also an extensive art gallery, with fine
works by Renoir, Van Gogh, Goya, Manet and Picasso. As there is such a huge amount, it can
take several hours to see everything which is on display, making it preferable to divide your
visits over a fortnight. There is a coffee bar with ample seating, or if you are looking for dinner
options, book a table at the rooftop restaurant, which offers stunning views over the local area.

B The Pitt-Rivers Museum, https://www.prm.ox.ac.uk/

This museum contains a fascinating collection of curious objects from all over the world, but
especially from Africa - everything from tribal war masks to dugout canoes can be found here.
Secondary school groups can book half-hour handling sessions that encourage students to
research objects for themselves. Short talks on topics such as masks or body art are also
available. The illustrated catalogue (£2.99) is excellent value, and gives additional background
information on the exhibits. .

C Oxford Castle https://www.oxfordcastleunlocked.co.uk/

Over one thousand years of history are brought to life by one of the enthusiastic guides,
dressed-up in clothes from the period. If you are up for a more physical type of challenge, climb
to the top of St George’s tower to experience a bird’s eye view of the landscape. You can also
explore the confines of the crypt in the underground area of the castle. Alternatively, imagine
what it’s like to be locked up in the eighteenth century Debtor’s tower for anything from failure
to pay your bills to insulting the local lords – illegal in those days!
D Christchurch Picture Gallery, http://www.chch.ox.ac.uk/gallery
This museum has a fine collection of European art, particularly with regards to the Old Masters.
Due to conservation concerns, these paintings are rotated every three months to ensure they are
not ruined. If you’re a fan, it is definitely worthwhile but be aware you need at least a couple
of weeks to make it worthwhile. A must-see for art-lovers is Carraci’s The Butcher’s shop,
which was responsible for establishing a new form of painting through displaying an every day
scene on a spectacular scale.

E Museum of Oxford, https://www.oxford.gov.uk/museumofoxford

This museum traces the history of the city of Oxford from pre-Roman times, concentrating on
domestic life. Exhibits include a re-constructed 18th Century kitchen, and a display of typical
costumes from the 16th century to the present. Workshops for schools include History of the
Victorians, Alice in Wonderland (focusing on both the author, Lewis Carroll, and the
background to the story) and From bike to BMW – how a car factory changed a city. Visitors
can also take a virtual high-speed bike ride around the area. If you are want to experience some
night-time culture, then pop into the Old Museum. At night, it turns itself into an arena for
aspiring actors, musicians and alike. You never know, you might spot the next big thing!

F The University Parks, http://www.parks.ox.ac.uk/

Stroll through the flower gardens or watch that most traditional of English sports: cricket, enjoy
a picnic by the river Cherwell, or hire a punt and spend an afternoon on the river. The Genetic
Garden, dedicated to Professor Cyril Darlington, a pioneer in chromosome studies, is of special
interest as it is a scientifically unique collection of plants. There is also a play area and pets'
corner for children, meaning there is something for the whole family to enjoy.