& CAMBRIDGE Bl PRELIMINARY FOR SCHOOLS 1 WITH ANSWERS AUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTSCambridge University Press vwwwcambridge orpelt Cambridge Assessment English vwwrwcambridgeengish ork Information om this ile: www:cambridge-org/9781108652292 (© Cambridge Univesity Press and UCLES 2019 Itis normally ncesary for writen permission for copying tobe obtained ln advance from a publisher The sample answer shets at the back ofthis ‘book are designed to be copied and distributed in class. The normal requirements are waived here nd it snot necesary to write ro Cambridge University Poss for permision for an individual teacher to make copies for use within har her ane classroom. 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Information regarding prices, travel timetables and other facta ‘formation given this work i sorter atthe time offs printing but the publishers do not guarantee the accuracy of such information thereafterContents Introduction 5 Speaking: an overview for candidates 7 Test! Reading 8 Wiring 8 Listening 20 Test? Reading 26 Wet 26 Listening 28 Tests Reading 4 weiteg 4 Ustening 56 Reading e Wt rR Listening ™ Speaking tests 0 Answer keys and transcripts 96 Sample answer sheets 144 Acknowledgements uo oval material forthe Speaking test 150Introduction This collection of four complete practice tasts contains papers trom the Cambridge English ‘Quaiications 81 Preliminary for Schools examination. Students can practise these tests on their ‘own or with the help of a teacher. ‘The 81 Preliminary for Schools examination is part ofa series of Cambridge English Qualifications for general and higher education. This series consists of five qualfcations, ‘that have similar characteristics but are designed for diferent levels of English language abilty. The B1 Preliminary for Schools cerificate is recognised around the world as proof of Intermediate level English skis for industrial, administrative and service-based employment. Itis also accepted by a wide range of educational institutions for study purposes. Cambridge English CEFR Level ‘UK National Qualifications Qualifications Framework Level 2 Proficiency 2 3 Ct Advanced a z | 82 First for Schools 2 T | 1B1 Preliminary for Schools 81 Entry ‘A2 Key for Schools 92 Entry 2 Further information ‘The information contained in this practice book is designed to be an overview of the exam. For «full description ofall of the above exams, including information about task types, testing focus ‘and preparation, please see the relevant handbooks which can be obtained from the Cambridge [Assessment English website at: cambridgeenglish.org‘The structure of B1 Preliminary for Schools: an overview ‘The Cambridge English Qualifications 81 Preliminary for Schools examination consists of, four papers: Reading: 45 minutes Candidates need to be able to understand the main points from signs, newspapers and ‘magazines and use vocabulary and structures correctly. Writing: 45 minutes Candidates need to be able to respond to an email and to write ether an article ora story. Listening: 20 minutes approximately (plus 6 minutes to transfer answers) Candidates need to show they can follow and understand a range of spoken materials including ‘announcements and discussions about everyday life. ‘Speaking: 12-17 minutes Candidates take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three, They ere tested Con their ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other candidate and by themselves. ‘Overall ength | Number of tasks/parts | Number of items Reading ‘5 mine 6 [ 2 Writing ‘Sine 2 e stoning approx 30 mine ‘ 25 Speaking Tain ~s a Total approx hours _ ‘2 mine Grading ‘All candidates receive a Statement of Results and candidates whose performance ranges between CEFR Levels A2 and B2 (Cambridge English Scale scores of 120-170) also receive accerifcate, ‘+ Candidates who achieve Grade A (Cambridge English Scale scores of 160-170) receive the Preliminary English Test certificate stating that they demonstrated ability at Level B2. + Candidates who achieve Grade B or G (Cambridge English Scale scores of 140-159) receive the Preliminary English Test certificate at Level B1 + Candidates whose performance is below Bt level, but falls within Level AZ (Cambridge English Scale scores of 120-139), receive a Cambridge Englsh certificate stating that they have demonstrated abily at Level A2. For further information on grading and results, go to the website (see page 5 for deta) 6Speaking: an overview for candidates ‘The Speaking test lasts 12-17 minutas. You will take the test with another candidate. There are ‘wo examiners but only one of them will tlk to you. The examiner will ask you questions and ask Yyou to talk to the other candidate. Part 1 2-3 minutes) ‘The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions in turn. These questions will e about your personal details, daily routines, likes, distikes, etc. You will only speak to the ‘examiner in this part. Part 2 2-3 minutes) ‘The examiner will give you a colour photograph to talk about. The photograph will show fan everyday situation, You willbe given one minute to describe what you can see in the photograph. Part 3, minutes) Inthis part, you and your partner wil tak to each other. The examiner wil give you a card with some ilustations on it that are connected to an imaginary situation. You wil then be given about two minutes to discuss ideas with your partner. During the discussion, you should make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives, make recommendations and negotiate agreement with your partner. Part 4 (3-4 minutes) ‘The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions about the topic introduced in Part 3, ‘The questions will focus on your likes, disikes, habits and opinions. The examiner will either ask you to respond individually to the questions, or to discuss them with your partner.Test 1 READING (45 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘) Schoot Badminton Club Membership you'd keto join the new ‘badminton lab, sign below by Friday (omorrow)- There are only 18 places ett nm. Practice | ‘senings are Tuesdays and “Thursdays Recycling 9 Putpaper cups in green bin, plastic bottles and cups in biue bin, and food waste in red bin, Year ie beter st forgot hha otal Yeutwat tim an Brg name an realy bony? [A There are three badminton sessions a week at the new club, 'B The new badminton club can only have 18members. Students need to decide quickly whether they want to join the new club, ‘A Unfinished burgers should go in the red bin B Only bottles should go in the blue bin. Plastic cups should be putin the green bin. Daniet's mother is texting him to ‘A ask Daniel to do her a favour 'B complain that she has too much to do. © apologise for forgetting to tell Daniel something.| for library members aged | 12-18, Choose from the | | attached book ist. You'l get || acertiicate foreach book | | you read and a prize it you |) read six OUTDOOR CouRTS All players need T-shirts, ‘shorts, sun hats and proper tennis shoes, apart from Uunder-10s, who may w their gym shoes. No entry for students wearing the wrong shoes, Reading ‘A People can read any book from the brary 2s part of the reading challenge. B Only certain people can take part in the reading challenge. Everyone who takes part in the reading challenge will receive a prize, ‘A Younger players must have proper tennis ‘shoes to play here. B Only older students are allowed to play ‘on these courts, © Al playors must wear the correct kit ‘when using these courts,Test 1 Part 2 Questions 6-10 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘The young people below are interested in joining a dance or drama group. ‘On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight dance and drama groups. Decide which group would be the mest suitable for the people below. Maiko loves dancing and wants to learn new dance styles quickly ‘She'd like to meet successful dancers and also take part in competitions. ‘Marta and her younger sister would Ike to join an acting group at it the weekend. They haven't done anything like this before, so their ‘mum wants to go with them at frst. Elana's quite nervous so would ike the possibilty of some drama training on her own at first. She's free during the week and hopes to act ina play one day. Henri is an experienced dancer who enjoys entering competitions. He wants to concentrate on jazz dance and improve his drama sklls too. ‘José wants to perform in plays, and is interested in joining an acting a course run by professionals with a diploma at the end. 10Reading | Dance and drama groups Let's got We offer classes for advanced dance and drama students who want to develop their talents to a really high level. Our expert teachers will work with you on your acting and your preferred dance style so that you are ready to compete ‘against the best! ‘The Phoenix Group With us, you'll take part in weekend drama ‘workshops and receive a free ticket per term 0 watch a play a the local theatre You'll have opportunities to perform to the public throughout the year. No experience is necessary, but you will need to book a term in advance, Peppermine Performers Working with experienced theatre directors, youl ear performance skis through a year: Tong programme of workshops. The fis erm isa series of skills-based sessions covering range of different performance styles, with certificates for succesful students. In fare terms, you'll takepart in plays perfoemed for the general public The Focus Group Classes are available every evening. You'll receive excellent raining in dance and drama, and develop techniques and performance Skills in no time. One-to-one tition is oered, and its possible to work towards a certificate You'l also have the opportunity to take part in professional pay B Mouse Howse We welcome all vel of ability and experience nd offer drama cases for children ofall ages, ed by professional performers ‘The activities are fun and great for building self-confidence, so yeu are soon ready to enter competitions. We mect every Saturday and parents are welcome to waitin the hall D. Monsters DC ‘This group i for young people under 16 who want ro develop their acing ability, or for more experienced actors who want to ‘teach others their sll. All our members are encouraged to takepart in our annual show, and every month you can meet successful actors and get ther advice ona career inscting. F Moon Productions In our classes, we teach jazz, tap and street dance, and you'll soon be creating your own dances. We hold contests {against other clubs and put on displays. for parents every summer. Want to find ‘out what a life as a professional dancer 's tke? Every term we invite a star to talk about their career. Bubble Company Just come along with your friends and We'll do the rest. There's no need to have any experience, and we provide all the costumes and special dance shoes you need them. We run small hour-long classes in dance or drama every evening after school, and family members are ‘wolcome to stay and watch, "Test 1 Part 3 Questions 11-15 For each question, choose the correct answer. My name's Martin Cabello and I'm a young photographer. Taking photographs was always my favourite activity as a child. And when | was 15, | felt that if| wanted to take my hobby to the next level, | had to do something special. So | decided to start ‘a personal project: | would take one photograph every day for a whole year of my life. | knew that many other young photographers before me had done the same thing, but it seemed like a really great idea, and so | started. After a few weeks, | decided to put these photos onto a website for young photographers because | was keen to create a photo diary, and also to have the chance to show other people my photos. | was amazed to discover that there |were others who liked the way I saw and photographed things. | was also enjoying photographing a wide range of subjects. Then someone suggested that if my photographs all had a common topic or idea to connect them, my project would be even better - and | agreed. ‘So | began to concentrate more on taking photos of nature scenes, especially of birds and the sky. A lot of them were black and white photographs, which was very different to what many other young photographers were doing - they were all taking colour photos. As a result, I sometimes had doubts about my project, and | almost ‘gave up several times, In the end, however, | trusted my own feelings, and became more confident about my photographic style and choices. One day I showed my project to my art teacher at school. She told me about a rational photography competition for people my age. So | entered some of my photos, just for fun. I'll never forget the moment when the judges told me that | had \won first prize; I was so happy, as my project meant so much to me. It was the first time | realised that maybe my photography really was good, and that ! might actually be able to work as a professional photographer. | now have my own photography studio and I've never regretted my career choice. 12Reading 11 Montin start his project because he wanted o ‘A. infuonce otter photographers Btryan original idea of his own, © takoalot more photos than he had before develop his photography further. 12 What happened after Martin put his photos onthe website? ‘A. He became more interested in other photographers pictures. He was given some advice to improve his project. © He decided that his photos weren't good enough He iecovered thatthe webste wasn't the best place for his photos. 13 How did Martin foe when he took his fit nature photos? ‘A. He wasn't sure that he was doing the right thing, B He was certain thatthe photos would be better in colour © He was anxious about what others would think He was wored that his photos might not be intresting. 14 How did winning the competion alfect Martin? ‘A. He realised how enjoyable competitions can be 5 _Itholped him to make a decision about his ftue. _Itgave him the epportunity to meet more young photographers. He started putting mere effort ito his photography, 15 What would be a good tie fortis text? x My favourite websites for sharing . ‘The best way to become a photographs. suceesstl young photographer = How a photography project 5 Why more photographers should changed my ite take pictures of nature 13Test 1 Part 4 ‘Questions 16-20 Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. Ballet for children and teenagers It can take a long time to reach a professional level in ballet, s0 most dancers begin their training very young. Its essential that very young dancers learn the ballet movements properly right from the beginning. [16 This is because its usually more itficutt to change old habits than to learn new ones. “The first thing that young children who are interested in learning to dance often do is attend creative movement classes, where they can practise basic skills like jumping and turning, and just nave tun. [47 In addition, some people recommend that they should learn either to sing or play an instrument. ‘Young people who decide they want to have a ballet career can attend a dance school. Here, students not only study normal school subjects but also do daily dance training. (8 ‘And the whole dance-school environment is set up to support the young people's artistic development; it allows them to focus on their dance more easily, and prepares them for their future. But how can a young dancer and their parents tell which dance schoo! is the most suitable? [49 “The older students taking part in it should clearly have more highly-developed ballet ski than the younger dancers. By the time they are 16 or 17, many ballet dancers are entering ballet competitions and taking classes at professional studios. [20 Its important for young dancers to know how well they are doing, because the dance world is very competitive and the training hard; not everyone makes it tothe top. 14Reading ‘A Forall these reasons, they enjoy meeting other dancer. B Listening to diferent sty of musi aso helps. | © Traveling ong distances to dance schools can be tring, too | D _ Attending one oftheir public performances is a good way of finding out E I they develop poor technique, they may have problems later on. F Few people know where to find them. This allows thom to compare themselves with teenagers from other schools. H_ That means they do not waste time traveling from home to dance classes, 15Test 1 Part 5 Questions 21-26 For each question, choose the correct answer. Living on a boat Fourteen-year-old Jon Atkins hasn'thad atypical childhood. His parents had always intended tobuy aboat and sail roundthe world, and when Jon was eight they did (24) that, When they frst told him of the plan, Jon felt sad about (22)... his friends, but also excited because of the adventures he would (23) Since then, Jon has sailed over 8,000 kim and (24) that he loves tving on a boat. “The boat has two sleeping cabins and Jon's cabin has just enough (28)... to sit up in. n the main cabin there's a desk where he studies every day, as he needs to continue hls education. Although he doesn't have any teachers, he doesn't think his lifestyle will 8) vse his future choices. He plans to become a ship's captain, and is certain that life on a boat is excellent preparation for this. 21 A cofintely B exact © certainy D_absoltely A. departing 8 moving © remembering —D_ leaving A have B cet © do D make 24 A expected B discovered imagined D believed A aoa B size © space D place A contain B fix © lit D contro 16Reading Part6 Questions 27-92 ee Wits one word foreach gap. My city by Hany Sater Do you le in a nice place? Ido! The city (7) 1 ve is called Brit, and it's in the south-west of England. I's not very big, but there are loads of things for teenagers to do here. (28) you're interested in television, you should go to the Bristol TV and. Radio Studios. On the tour of the studios, you can have a go at presenting and appear (29) your own radio drama. rif you're into sport, why (30) tty canoeing? The best place is a very pretty local section of the Kennet and Avon canal. It connects Bristol to London and it (81) esscsecnseeeen builtin the early 18th century, so you can experience some local history at the same time, These are just 10 (82) ssninsesnenrthe many things you can do here. It really is a great place, 7Test 1 WRITING (45 minutes) Part 1 ‘You must answer this question, \rite your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 1 Read this email from your English teacher Mrs Hallam and the notes you have made. Dear Students, ''m planning to organise a schoo! talent competition. Students taking par in the competition can sing, dance, play a musica —|—~ Good idea! Instrument or perform in some other way. ‘The talent show could be for students of all ages, or just for Explain which is — better Tell Mrs — Hallam Please reply soon, Beatrice Hallam | ~ Suggest \Wrte your email to Mrs Hallam using all the notes. 18Writing Part 2 Choose one of these questions, \Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 2 ‘You see this announcement on an English-language website. Articles wanted! Sport and exercise ‘re there enough sports activities for young people to do in your area? ‘Do you think it's important for young people to do sport and exercise? why? \Write an article answering these questions and we'll publish the best ones. Write your artiote, Qu jon 3 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story Your story must begin with this sentence. Lois smiled as she put the tickets in her pocket: and walked out of her house. ‘Write your story 19Test 1 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes) Part 1 eee usetone 1-7 ae Se For each question, choose the correct answer. 1 What will they eat for dinner? stolen statue? 3 How did the mountain climbing group celebrate their success?Listening What does the boy think his friend should buy? aTest 1 Part 2 Questions 8-13 For each question, choose the correct answer. 10 " 22. ‘You will hear two students talking about a history book. They agree that ‘Ait should be shorter. B__ithelps with their schoolwork. © _ thas some information missing from it ‘You will hear two friends talking about their lunch break at school. They both plan to ‘A finish their homework. Beat the same food. © play games on their phones. ‘You will hear two friends taking about a film they have seen. What does the boy say about it? ‘A Ihmade him laugh. B_ He guessed the ending © Theacting was bad. ‘You will hear two friends talking about a school tp. ‘They agree that the trip was ‘A not long enough. B quite expensive, © badly organised,Ustening 12 You will hear a boy telling his friend about a science lesson with a new teacher. ‘What does the boy say about the new teacher? A. She asked allot of questions. B She made the lesson fun. © She knew her subject well 13 You will hear two friends talking about where to have a party Why do they preter the park tothe sports club? A. There's lots of space. BB They can play games there, © _It'sina convenient location 23Test 1 Part3 Beach Questions 14-19 B For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. ney ‘Write ene or two words or a number or a date or a time, You will hear some information about a talk at school by a writer called Marcia Wilson, Talk by Marcia Wilson Day of Marcia Wilson's talk: (14) Name of her new book: The (15) Where she wl tlk: I the (16) cannes “Time the talk begins: (17). Cost of buying hor book at school: £ (18) Useful website to look at: www. (19) 24Part 4 Questions 20-25 For each question, choose the correct answer You wil hear an interview with a git called Anna Taylor, who s a champion cyclist. 20 Anna became interested in cycling because ‘Ashe was bad at other sports. she had a friend who encouraged her. © she enjoyed her fist experience of it 21 How does Anna practise her cycting as well as do her schoolwork? ‘A She studies hard in the evenings. Her teachers give her extra time. © She has to miss some classes. 22 What does Anna say about track cycling? A ttis faster than road cycing. B_Itisharder to learn than road cycling © ttrequires more power than road cycling, 23 What does Anna say about cycling with teammates in road races? |A__ She likes the feeling of support around her. B She likes learning techniques from others. © Shelikes laughing with friends at cificlt times. 24 Anna says that at her last road race she was ‘A_upset by the behaviour of her competitors. B surprised by what happened atthe beginning. © disappointed by a teammate's performance. 25 Anna thinks people who want to be champion cyclists should ‘A train hard every day in order to be the best. B do lots of other sports to help them keep fit © spend time trying different activities. 25Test 2 READING (45 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer Derek is contacting Ella to ‘A suggest they change a plan, B invite her to meet his aunt. remind her about an arrangement. ‘A People can get information about fast trains on this platform. BB People wating fora fast train should not stay on this platform, People on this patform should not get 100 close to the railway line. © passengers ar advised to stand away from the edge of this platform as fast rains often pas through. 2 aA = 00x Ak Students not paying inthe schoo! 7 ‘concert will get fewer than four tickets, Scnoo encarta can Oni colectestom my B students arent abe o pick up concert ote en rsa theta at ary time they he ‘ronment can hereto tow teat nd © Every student withave the same students playing inthe concer | can nave ary spare tickets. ‘opportunity to get extra tickets.‘School lunch rules Pupils are requested not to leave the ‘table as s00n as they have finished, but to remain in their seats until a teacher has said that they may go. Reading Eric wants Danni to A lend him some software, B download some software for him. show him how to use some software. ‘A Sit down at the table when the teacher asks you to do so, B Wait nti the teacher has finished ‘eating before leaving the table. Stay at the table unless the teacher tells you that you can leave. arTest 2 Part 2 Questions 6-10 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘The young people below are looking for a day out with family or fiends. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight outdoor activity centres. Decide which activity centre would be the most suitable for the people below. 10 28 £ @ 2 e 2 ‘Julian wants to take pictures of wildlife but needs some advice. He Tikes to be near water and also wants somewhere that has outdoor eating facies. Marcie and her mum want to spend a day in a forest and get some ‘exercise at the same time. They would lke to be told about the wildite there, and enjoy snacks and refreshments in comfort. Mohammed wants a day full of activities including something that involves his two main interests, sport and animals. He also wants to tty an art class and to stay fora night-time activity too. Maria wants to be able to read about the wildlife and also to take pictures of trees and his. She loves being outdoors and would like {0 try a watersport of some kind. Ivan and his dad want an activity that involves seeing and hearing wildlife. They also want to do an adventure sport and to try food that comes directly from the local forest.Reading Outdoor Activity Centres ‘A. Bennachie Park is an area of great natural beauty and very popular with photographers and artists. There is a Sculpture tral through the forest, and 2 famous waterfall, and both of these ‘can be reached on foot or by mountain bike. You can hire bikes from the Visitor Centre. © Strathmoor Forest Park is very popular bot with people who want to enjoy relaxed walking and with birdwatchers ‘who come to see rae birds found only in Stathmoor. There's a small café, and several picnic sites for those who prefer to boring their own food. E _ArGlengarry Forest, there ia new storytelling even for children, called ‘Deep inte Foret”‘Then there are many regular activities and events including the ever popular horse riding and night-time cycling with torches. The food atthe Visitor Centre ‘cafe excellent and won a prize last year G Boden Forest is excellent for walking and running, and there's also a 1O-metre lift face with climbing classes for beginners ‘A regular birdsong event takes pace including birdwatching from inside a special ht Very popular for lneh is the ood sal, serving mushrooms grown there and fish from Boden, B__ Wilder Forest has x huge web of paths for walkers runners and mountain biker and you can aso do horse riding (booking requited). “Thete are beginner! sestions available in drawing nature with painter John Smal, and & now event that starts after dark will introduce yout the star, 1D Thorniclee Park is a wonderful place fora fay day out with ans ily walks, two large lkes,and many pen sites where you ‘an enjoy the views. es popular with animal lovers and has dally bird-photography drop-in sessions with our expert, Sarah Walks F If you love nature, Innerleithen Forest 's for you! There are several rare kinds of animals and birds, and a daily talk on them from an expert atthe Visitor Centre. You can also get cosy in the café, which serves cake and warm drinks. Many people bring mountain bikes or you can hire them and go around the forest tals. H_Kiroughtroe Park has everything from a Visitor centre — where you can pick up a free guide full of information about the plants and animals there - to a wonderful lake, where you can have a go at sailing, Short landscape photography sessions are also available. 29Test 2 Part 3 Questions 11-15, For each question, choose the correct answer. Rock the Planet Music journalist Nick Hilman meets young actors from this popular musical show. Rock the Planet, a musical show where actors also have to be really good musicians, ‘opened in London last year, after five years inthe USA, whereit was voted ‘Best Musical” four times! But doing the show with an all-British cast of actors was challenging. The UK puts more limits on how many performances young actors can do weekly in the USA, they're allowed to do more shows. Because of this, twice as many actors were required here. Luckily, the director found plenty of talented UK-based actors, and they've just won their first ‘Best Musical’ award. Although the theatre in London is, bigger than the US venue, i's been full every night, with everyone wanting to hear the | ‘songs that first became popular in America. | met 11-year-old Jamie, one of the show's actors. ‘'s briliant that | get paid to play,’ he said, ‘especially a beautiful and expensive Gibson guitar’ He told me how busy the young actors are. ‘We have normal schoo! lessons each day at the theatre. While the teacher's great, | miss my old school mates.” And what do they think of the show? Well, my whole class came! The theatre does special deals on tickets for schools. ‘They absolutely loved it and that made me feel really confident. My parents come when they can, but it's expensive for them,’ he explained. ‘When I said I also play guitar, Jamie found a spare one and invited me to play along with him and the other young actors. We played Days, a song | wasn't familiar with. ‘Jamie took me through it and | was very pleased with myself when | finally got it right. was impressed by Jamie's ability and wished | had similar skills. | was just trying to keep up and was glad the show's director wasn't there to hear my mistakes! While the young actors were already musicians, with some playing several instruments, none had played in a band before. Fortunately, they've found it pretty easy. Jamie admitted that the hard part was appearing natural when they first performed together. | They were concentrating so much that they forgot to smile! ‘The show's on in London for another year, and is well worth seeing.a eigen h See iec ae 6 tinea Sarna 46 Yt ns on nyu vine ete Faye ronal esi Reha a aad alts lg Seng als 5 Hal iarrer ar mng maser aac al eae Facial se packet adi eae ocd be pe fn oft ee 14 What did the actors find difficult about performing in the show? Sein ce eee so Come and enjoy this wondertul a Book to see Rock the Planet for an ees |e eee & You won't often see something as a geese et erat ara | | nb war ett Pret ‘sound is even better than ever! henow opened aH LAS 31Test 2 Part 4 ‘Questions 16-20 Five sentences have been removed from the text below, For each question, choose the correct answer. hare are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. A day in the life of an astronaut lan exronast Samanha Ctforet ake about ty eon te hiratona Sonce Stator 058 Forth tow mortem hone has ben the rtomaional Space Staton, tng {Gio sisi of esr 200 feck exon i sy paca rom Kastan ache ight to he Space Sten ook a hor [fe] ]rtnceiby excite ‘There are two Americans, three Russians, and me. [17 ] Fortunately, we all get ‘on wel. The day starts for everyone at 7 a.m. There's no gravity up here, so every moming | float through the cabin to attend our daily planning conference, or DPC. [18 Itusually lasts a few minutes. After it's finished, we speak to space centres around the World, including Houston (USA), Munich (Germany) and Tsukuba (Japan). ‘Then we have breakfast: oatmeal, eggs and coffee. In the past, astronauts had to suck food out of tubes. Nowadays, astronauts’ food is served in special individual boxes with covers [F@] _] ehas become much easier for astronauts over the yeas (Our dinner is at around 7.20 p.m. My meals were prepared by an italian chef on Earth before | lft, and they're delicious. However, | do exchange a lat of food with my three colleagues from Russia. Bi] ] relent and vegetable soup i also realy good. Ofcourse mise rsh food, but a cargo spaceship comes once a month with fresh fruit. When | get back down to Earth, | know I'll miss this place. 32Reading oo @ {'m the only woman inthis group. ‘That was a very long time to Wve in space. People often ask what food tastes lke in space. ‘This stops everything floating away while we eat! ‘On the other hand, the ISS isa perfect environment to do scientiic experiments “That's the meeting where we discuss what needs to be done during the day. ‘They ike my desserts, and they have a dark bread that | love IM never forget looking through the window and seeing it forthe fist time.Test 2 Part 5 ‘Questions 21-26 For each question, choose the correct answer. The world’s largest school City Montessori School in Lucknow, India, Is the world's largest school. Nearly 50,000 pups en snsnns 6188888 there every day, and the schoo! (22)... os nary 4,000 staff, including teachers, cleaners, and electricians, The students learn traditional subjects such as geography and maths, and also discuss topics ike world peace. Dr Jagdish Gandhi set (28) ..:rsrssesen the schoo! in 1959. it was hard work, and at first, he had t0 (24) oc ‘people to send their children to the school. But now, students come to him from all over the city. [At such a large school, pupils have to work hard to get (25)... by the teachers. One pupil says: ‘if you're chosen for a school team, you can certainly feel 8) cou Of that’ Another pupil explains what he likes best: ‘Being at the ‘world's largest school means you can make lots of friends.” 21 A ane B attend © D study 22, & employs B receives © gets D owns 2 Ain 8 of © ot Dw 24 explain 8 hope © persuade D_ suggest 25 A thought B looked © roticed D talked 28 A 00d B proud © positive D happy 34Reading Part 6 Questions 27-32 For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap. Awildlife boat tour \When | was on holiday with my parents, we went on a wildife tour. The trip involved sailing round some islands off the coast, not too far (27) ‘our hotel. Some other {guests had been on the tour, and recommended it to my parents, who immediately decided we should go. In the morning our guide, Jake, picked us (28) in his boat and off we went. Jake knew lots about the wildife on the islands and we saw everything we were hhoping to, apart from one bird, called a harrier, which didn't appear. But that didn't matter Ce We saw many other amazing birds. My parents especially ked the fact that (30)... were very few people on the tour Jake had time to answer all our questions, so we felt we loarnt (31) than we'd expected. And we agreed this wildlife experience was (82) ...sanueunnnnn OF the best we'd ever had. 35Test 2 WRITING (45 minutes) Part 1 ‘You must answer this question, \Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 1 Read this email from your English teacher Mr Smith and the notes you have made. Dear English class, ‘Next month, we'll have our final English lesson of the term, so 1’ like to organise a party for that day. What do you think of this idea? ‘Awesome! — We could either use the classroom or goto the park Which place would be better for the party? Slain g_ | Can you suggest any fun activities for practising English during be better tape |Aso, it would be great if everyone could bring something to the party - please let me know what you can bring. Many thanks, James Smith \Write your email to Mr Smith using all the notes. 36Writing Part 2 Choose one of these questions. \Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 2 ‘You see this announcement on an English-language website for young people. Articles wanted! Many people have friends who don't goto the same school as they do. What are the advantages of having friends who go toa diferent school? [si dificult to Keep in touch with friends if you don’t see them at schoo? Well publish the best articles answering these questions! rite your article, Question 3 ‘Your English teacher has asked you to write a story Your story must begin with this sentence. Ben and his father got off the plane and left the airport. Write your story. 37Test 2 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 Bee. Ds For each question, choose the correct answer, oi 41 Which book does the git recommend to the boy? 2 How does the girl usually get to school? A Which isthe gir's favourite photo?Listening Who will be on the TV programme today? ara Yate [ah ae a > o °Test 2 Part 2 Questions &-13 For each question, choose the correct answer. 1" ‘You will har two friends talking n a shoe shop. What does the boy like best about the trainers he wants to buy? ‘A. They're reduced in price 1B They're fashionable colour © They/re comfortable to wear. ‘You will hear two fiends talking about a sailing course they went on. ‘The gil thinks that ‘Aone instructor was better than the others. B they didn't make enough progress. © therace on the last day was unfair ‘You will hear two friends taking about a new computer game, ‘They agree thatthe best way of finding out about new games is through A fiends. B theintemet, © special magazines. ‘You will hear a boy telling his friend about a football match. ‘Why i it postponed? ‘A Several members of the team aren't able to play. B The weather today isn't suitable for playing football. © The pitch isn't in good enough condition.Listening 12 You will hear two friends talking about @ new podcast What do they agree about i? ‘A. Its good for finding out about fashion, B's presented in an unusual way. © t's more interesting than most podcasts. 43. You will hear two friends talking about their holidays. They agree that ‘A. i's good to have time to relax on holiday. B__ the best way to go on holiday is by plane. © the coast s better than the mountains for holidays. 4aTest 2 Part 3 Questions 14-19 For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. \rite one or two words or a number or a date or atime. ‘You will hear a teacher telling her students about a trip to a museum. City Museum trip “The first event wil be a talk which lasts around (14) wns MALES. “The email address to send questions tois (15) @museum.org Groups of students willbe able to hold some (16) ws which are ‘on display. Inthe Technology Centre, students wil use (17)... to learn more about ancient objects. [At the end of the visit, there will bea (18) After the trip, students will create (19) {or other students to look at 42Part 4 ‘Questions 20-25 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘You will hear an interview with a boy called Noah Kelly, who Is taking about his love of horse riding, 20 Noah started horse riding because ‘A he was trying to be more active. Be thought it seemed enjoyable. © he wanted to ose his fear of animals 21 What is unusual about the horse-riding club that Noah goes to? ‘A the people who ride there Bits opening hours © itstocation 22 Noah says that his riding teacher ‘A. knows what to expect from each horse. makes sure that riders help each other. © finds ways to make each lesson fun. 23. How has Noah benefitted trom horse riding? ‘A. He's become a more organised person, B__ He's become more patient. © He's become fitter. 24 Noah says that horse-riding competitions are A allot of hard work B__a.good piace to make friends. © easier for people who have their own horse, 25 When he's older, Noah would ike to A enter races. B work as a horse trainer © encourage more children to ride. 43Test 3 READING (45 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer. This mornings chemistry lesson has moved Dbocause the Sconce laboratory is needed for staf traning today. Wait | |im Room 197 until your teacher anivos and tos you where ta go for your eS 3 ‘Any books borrowed | forthe rary mst te retard by the ast ( ay of rm. Library Staff wi hen take ‘dan ‘Teer ae ternile trafic jars today, 50 Tan veto schoo! 1 pick you upes ‘ea Wy dot you wal home rather than fry to got abus? 44 ‘A The chemistry teacher will wait for students in Room 197 today. B Today/s chemistry lesson will not be in the science laboratory The chemistry lesson today wil be watched by staf as part oftheir training [A Students who borrowed books must take them back by the end of term. B There isa list of al students who have borrowed books this term, © Students who want to keep Books. during the holidays must tll library staf. ‘Aidan's mother is {A explaining why she will get to Aidan’s ‘schoo! later than usual today. B reminding Aidan that he was catch a bus home today. © suggesting how Aidan should go home after schoo! today.Please fila the camping ‘vip form, entering ‘any food you need to ‘avoid and teking the ‘activites you'd lke to ‘ty, Remember it must be signed by your parents. Weekend babyaiter needect Eam ate monoy looking ater ur two young chien, Must be over 19 autabl for sohool student Previous experences unnecessary but must be reiabi and response Reading ‘A Parents who are coming on the trip should sign the form. BB Students should choose what they want to-do on the trip. Students should say what they'd prefer to eat during the trip, People should only apply for this job itthey’ Aare old enough. B know a lot about babysiting © are still at school. 48Test 3 Part 2 ‘Questions 6-10 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘The people below all want to spend a day at a beach during their summer holidays. (On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight beaches. Decide which beach would be the most suitable for the people below. Joe's family want to go fishing in the morning. His parents would like to spend their afternoon learning about the history of the area while Joe takes part in a sports activity with other teenagers, ‘Tom and his father are very good surfers and are looking for a beach with challenging waves. They'd also like to do some other water sports and want to eat some fresh fish for dinner. Faery ae nsusnnrg cm nt BEB satan tec trnge obec id Jinnie's family need a beach with safe swimming areas for her younger sister, near a café offering good fish lunches, They want plenty of space so they can enjoy playing games together. Matt and his family all want to go to a popular beach where they can watch an outdoor show or concert as well as do some fun activities. 46Reading Best beaches for a day out Tantsin Beach Tantsin Beach is one of the biggest ‘sandy beaches in the area ~ suitable for all ages. The beach resort overlooks the bay, whichis ful of colourful fish and is ‘popular for kayaking. There is a small, calm section of the bay with lteguards to watch the swimmers, and also several ‘eating places serving local fish cishes all day long. Hatton Beach Lively and popular, with excellent restaurants serving locally-caugh fish, Hatton Beach isa great place for surfing, ‘though not suitable for beginners. The bbeach’s sandy dunes lead down to several surfing, fshing, diving and waterskiing spots that are considered to be some of the finest in the area, North Beach ‘On this part ofthe cous, sunbathers, sand sculptors and inthe summer months, whale watcher ll enjoy the sand and sea. North Beach is good place to have a surfing lesson, in the morning, when the waves are smaller. In front ofthe beach clubhouse there are fun ‘games and activities for children and teenagers wo enjoy, Maryland Beach AAsthe lagest sandy beach along the coast Maryland Beach is the West Coast's top ‘vacation spot. The whole area is busy summertime ation: wonderful places for water sports, a waterpark, games forall ages, and even lie entertainment on the beach Easte Beach ‘Walking on the sand, listening tothe waves and passing the wonderfil selection of coffee shops and fish restaurants it is ery to sce why Eastlee Beach is so popu. Visitors love ‘aking boat trips around the bay tose the histori lighthouse. Afternoon surfing lessons are also on offer for tenagers. Dunley Town Beach (On a trip to Dunley Town Beach vistors wil ‘not only see the ocean and bay. but also a eh-ceneury cael on the il This fihing town has a quiet family beach, and classical concerts are held in the cases Great Hall most evenings. ‘Manou Beach ‘Manou Beach, wit its seafront cafés {and hotels, is popular with families. The ‘80a Is not suitable for swimming or water ‘sports, but beach volleyball matches are organised for diferent age groups all through the day. Take a trip on a boat to ty and catch salmon out at sea (wa! always be back before lunch time), take ‘a dolphin-watching cruise, or visit the town museum. Kaloa Beach Located on the East Coast, Kaloa has a magnificent beach. With its sft white sand, palm trees and clear, calm bive water, this beach i a natural choice for sur lovers, ‘water sports enthusiasts and families in search of safe, sandy fun and games. aTTest 3 Part 3 Questions 11-15 For each question, choose the correct answer. | The teenage snowboarder 18-year-old Vanessa Hanson writes about her sport. | was born in Denver, USA, and started snowboarding aged eight when my dad ‘took me to a resort in the mountains, about two hours from Denver. The hill looked unbelievably steep and scary, s0 my dad had to do a lot of persuading to get me on. ‘a board. Because | was so young, | hadn't even thought of asking him if| could start ‘snowboarding, but he was already into it and wanted me to love it too ~ he made it ook so simple. And in the end, | managed just fine. improved my ability too. | started competing aged ten. Some people enter loads of competitions and end up getting bored of snowboarding, but my love of taking part, ‘and winning too, if I'm honest, has got stronger as I've gotten older, which always helps me to push myself harder. | enjoy not having a fixed plan, and sometimes this | After his experience, t wasnt long before 'd developed aloe ofthe sport and had | {goes well, ike when | became the first female ever to get a perfect 100 at a local ‘competition. | wasn't sure I'd even attempt the jumps that got me this score until | actually set off. That achievement increased my trust in my own abilities. During the summer, focus on training and my studies while there's no snow. Although [train daily, it's nice not having to stick to quite a strict diet ike | do in the winter. | also ‘get to spend lots of time with my friends then. It's the best way of dealing with not being able to do what | love so much and what I'm really good at. | have to think carefully about my future. Snowboarding is such a huge part of my life now, but | also fee! i's important to have something else I can do, just in case | don't succeed as a professional snowboarder or if | get injured. I'm wondering whether becoming a doctor is a possibility, if my active life allows time for doing a college degree. I's impossible to imagine myself growing tired of the sport, but | can‘t go on snowboarding my whole life. | 48Reading 11 Just before Vanessa snowboarded down a hl forthe frst time, she fet ‘A wortied she was too young, B nervous about doing it. © keen to copy her father D pleased to be allowed to do it. 42 What does Vanessa say about taking part in competitions? ‘A She expects too much of herset. B Sho sometimes loses interest. © She always plans for them carefully. D__ Sho enjoys them more and more 19 inthe summer, Vanessa enjoys ‘A the good weather where she lives. B not having to train regulary. © being able to eat whatever she kes. D__having plenty of time to do her schoolwork 14 Vanessa says that in the future, snowboarding ‘A may not be her main career. B will boa way for her to make alot of money. © might not always be interesting for her. D will help her stay fit and healthy. 15 What would Vanessa say to one of her friends? a 8 Hove snowboarding, but i's a ‘shame | have so many accidents. ''m pleased that I'm more confident now. hope this wll help me, whatever I decide to do. c D I'm 80 happy to be a champion I'm sorry I've never been able to ‘snowboarder lke Dad ~ but | think ‘see you that much, even during the the enjoys the sport more than Ido. ‘summer holidays. 49Test 3 Part 4 Questions 16-20 Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. “There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. 50 Freezing food to keep it fresh Invert en businessran Clarence Bisaye was bom in New York, on December 8 180, From a young age, he was interested in arimale an pants ann 1808, Biésoye sorted at nverety to ty blog. [1B| Instead he ook a jb woking or the US government a a naturals inthe fozen north of Canada men he was working in Labrador 1912, Birdseye watched local peopl ishing trough holes otinan cy lake [7 [ He noted that hey coud hen be kept for long periods an when the fares wanted some to et, they coud des! them without losing any of the freshness or flavour. Birdseye realised that cooling food very quickly as ho kay o success when fezing [8 In warmer climate, people had cnoermerted with eezng fod by coolng it sow. When food rzan in tis way, long sharp ental of'e, shaped ike ries, str to grow nid it. These cut int the fod, causing ito break up when detested] —___] Then ne began to wonder how ths rezng method might work wih fresh vegetables another fods a wol as fsh arc eat When Birdseye returned to the US, he invented a machine which pressed food between two very cold metal plates. By 1990, it was ready to go into production. However, home freezers were very rare at this time. [20 It was another 25 years before Birdseye's invention was widely used.Reading ‘This was easy, of course, in very cold environments. It took Birdseye eight years to work out how to cool food quickly enough to stop them forming He always came top of his university class, ‘As a result, few people wanted to buy frozen food. ‘They didn’t catch many fish because they couldn't keep them fresh, However, he was unable to ford the teaching fees, and had to leave, For example, they were taken to nearby towns. [As they pulled out fish, these immediately froze in the extremely cold air 51Test 3 Part 5 Questions 21-26 For each question, chose the correct answer. The tallest trees in the world “The tallest trees in the world are called redwoods and they grow in California. These trees can (21) reach heights of around 91 metres. Among the enormous, redwoods, one giant tree beats them all. This ree was discovered and measured in 2006. ‘The National Park Service then (22) that at 115.7 metres it was the tallest tree in the world. Now it is so famous that it even has a name, ‘Hyperion’. In California there are other giant redwoods which are just a litle shorter than Hyperion. The exact 23) sun of many of these enormous trees is Kept secret to prevent ther from being (24) 1 (25) osssssnstesstes FOCWO0d tree lives for 500 to 700 years, although some have been found that are more than 2,000 years old, The National Park Service says thatthe redwoods! dareat height is (26) due to the climate in California; there is heavy rain every year and the temperatures are mis llth 21 A clearly B easily © obviously D luckily 22 A answered B announced told D spoke 23 A. location B route © destination Dont 24 A wasted B damaged © wom D injured 25 A familiar B usual © general D typical 28 A mainly B extremely © property D finaly 52Reading Part 6 Questions 27-82 For each question, write the correct answer White one word for each gap, School Jazz Band Do you play a jazz instrument ~ maybe the trumpet, guitar or drums? Do you want to have some musical fun with other students in the school (27)... have similar interests to yours? Ifyou do, come and join us on Tuesdays after schoo! inthe music room. ‘At the moment, there are eight of us playing quite a wide range of instruments. We're having such (28) ‘great time and Mr Jones is an amazing jazz teacher, but weneed ‘more people, especially electric guitarists! We're hoping (29), perform in the end-of-term show and Mr Jones said het deat (20) all the technical arrangements and the sound system, which is great! Either come and ask me (31) ‘more details during one ofthe lunch breaks, (92) just turn up on the day. But don't forget to bring your instrument! See you there! ‘Sam (from the School Jazz Band) 53Test 3 WRITING (45 minutes) Part 1 ‘You must answer this question \Wrte your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet ‘Question 1 Read this email from your English-speaking fiend Alex and the notes you have made. ''m 80 glad you can come to my party next weekend, I'm really excited about it Me too! | My parents are going to provide drinks for everybody, but I'm asking everyone to bring some food with them to the party. ‘Can you bring a chocolate cake?—_ | think it would be fn if everyone could dress in special ~ No, but clothes fr the party ike an animal or a famous person. What do you think? Tel Alex Nico, ' organise some games for us to play atthe party ‘What's a good game that we can all pay together? See you next weekend. eon Alex rite your email to Alex using all the notes.Writing Part 2 ‘Choose one of these questions, \wrte your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. ‘Question 2 ‘You see this announcement in an English-language magazin Tellus about a place that you really ike in the area where you live. \Why do you like it? When do you go there? Is this place popular with other people too? We'll publish the most interesting article answering these questions from each country! \Wirte your article. Question 3 ‘Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. ‘Your story must begin with this sentence. Everybody clapped when | walked onto the stage. Wite your story. 55Test 3 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 For each question, choose the correct answer. 41 What has the boy lost? A 8 e 2 3 56Ustening ‘What does the git need to buy? Where aid the boy leave his sports bag? is Which job isthe new class proj 87Test3 Part 2 Questions 8-13 For each question, choose the correct answer. 8 You willhear a brother and sister talking about a school trip to a museum. How does the boy fee! about it? ‘A annoyed because he is unable to 90 B excited about seeing all the new exhibitions © confident that he will have a good time 9 You will hear a boy telling his friend about his new phone, \What does the boy like best about the phone? ‘A Ithas. nice appearance. B__Ithasa large amount of memory © thas a good camera, 10 You will hear two friends talking about a thunderstorm the day before, ‘What did the git do? ‘A She found a way to avoid it B She went home quickly. © She enjoyed watching it. 11. You wil hear a boy teling a friend about his new bike. ‘What change isthe boy most pleased about? ‘A. Heis spending less on transport. He feels more independent. © He has got much fitter 58Listening 42 You will hear two friends talking about a film they have seen together. ‘They agree that ‘A the music was boring B the story was confusing. the interval was unnecessary. 419 You wil hear two friends talking about a football club they play for. They agree that ‘A theircoach has a very serious attitude. B__theirpitch needs some improvements, © thoirtoam shirt should be a diferent colour 59Test 3 Part 3 Questions 14-19 g For each quastion, write the correct answer in the gap. io \Wrte one or two words or a number or a date or atime. = You will hear a boy giving a class presentation about a two-day trip he went on to a place called Sidell Trip to Sidelli Day One Visit to: an ancient (14) by the sea Guided tour: ruins of a (15) . 1 0n ahi Lunch: beside a (18) Visit to: (17) Valiey Day Two ‘Most popular morning activity: (18) [Afternoon tour: a factory that makes: (19)Listening Part 4 ‘Questions 20-25 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘You will hear an interview witha gil called Jenna who went on a driving experience day for teenagers at a race track. 20 Why did Jenna go on the driving experience day? AA friend recommended it to her. B Someone gave her a ticket for her birthday. © Herbrother said she could go instead of him. 21 How did Jenna feel when she arrived atthe race track? ‘A pleased to meet an instructor she'd heard of B surprised there were so few other drivers © disappointed by the car she was going to drive 22 While Jenna was watching the video before driving, she ‘A suddenly felt nervous about what she was about to do. B almost changed her mind about going out in a car. © wished she had time to practise before going on the track. 23 When she was out on the race track, Jenna felt ‘A excited to recognise the track from a computer game. B annoyed that she couldn't go faster. © confused by the car's controls, 24 Jenna says that she was unhappy about ‘A how tied she fot after driving, how long she was allowed to dive for. © how powerful the ear was. 25 What would Jenna do differently if she drove again? ‘A ask more questions about driving techniques B listen more carefully to all the instructions © tryto remember each part ofthe race track 61Test 4 READING (45 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer. wate or yu fou Tarte aewanttomae “Trainers must not be worn in 1 ‘classrooms, Please remove them | ‘and change back into normal shoes after sports lessons before yougo | ack to your classroom, Student volunteers Volunteers needed to work with other students ‘for between one and four hours per week fon coursowork they're fining difficult you're wiling to help, contact ‘the school secretary. 62 alia wants Kira 10 ‘A wait for her so they can go to lunch together. B hurry up because she doesn't want to miss lunch. © get tothe canteen before it closes in 20 minutes. [A Do not bring your trainers to schoo! BB Take off your trainers when the sports class is over. Please change into the correct shoes in your classroom, |Who should contact the school secretary? {A students whe need help with their ‘coursework B students who want to help other students teachers who want to help students