62 READING _PARTONE ‘Test THREE TEST THREE PAPER 1: READING 1 hour PART ONE, Questions 1-5 Look at the text in each question. ‘What dogs it say? Mark the correct letter (A, B or C). ‘© Inthe exam you will mark your answers on a separate sheet (see page 33). Example: ‘Tomorrow — Platform 6 ight tans eave a Answer: [01 Js tomorrow. ‘There will be delays on night t ‘There will be two night trains every hour tomorrow. ‘There will be more night trains from platform 6 tomorrow. Monday, 12.50 Alan Your dentist called. Your appointment tomorrow will be at 6.30 instead of 5.20. If that's no good for you, call her today. Janet ‘Alan must phone Janet to find out more about his appointment. Alan needs to call his dentist if he can't make the ew appointment. Alan's dentist wants to change the date of his appointment. Ifyou wish to smoke, go to the smoking area of the train. You are requested not to smoke anywhere except in the toilets, You cannot smoke anywhere while on board the train.TEST THREE 0 (Sa % [anna Smmons, Department Secretary —— fom [or mawin tm _ [Seat octure by Dv Racer’ Great topic ~ realy interesting for my students. I don’t mind how many attend — ‘got enough chairs. 'm making @ poster, lease contr Radeiff wih doublet, jee Le caaag YOUR SEAT TO Cea Coy CUSTOMER OFFER BUY TWO OF OUR LARGE CAKES AND GET A. THIRD SMALL ONE FREE! READING PARTONE 69 Dr Rawlin needs more information about A the number of students, BB thename of the lecturer. © the topic of the lecture. A You can only use this seat if you are carrying children, People carrying children are requested to remain seated, © If somebody carrying a child gats on, offer them your seat, ‘A When you buy two large cakes, we charge you for only one of them. B_ Wegive youa small free cake with every large cake you buy. © you pay for two large cakes, we give you ‘a'small one as a present.68 PART TWO. Questions 6-10 ‘¢ Tho people below are alll on holiday. TEST THREE ‘* On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight tourist attractions, ‘* Decide which attraction would be the most suitable for the following people. ‘¢ For questions 610, mark the correct letter (A-H). = Inthe exam you wil mark your answers on a separate answer sheet (see page 33) 10 ‘Simon hasn't got a car and he wants @ day out in an area of natural beauty. He would Ike t0 see wild animals but does not approve of keeping them in cages. ‘Alice is a student and wants to combine a walk in the open air with ‘a visit to an art exhibition, She also wants to buy a present fora friend. David is a Biology teacher. He is going back home on Monday afternoon but has time in the morning, He also wants to get something that he may use in class with his students. Marcia is @ student and wants to learn more about the effects of, Glimate changes on planet earth. She would like to attend an interesting talk about ths. Jon wants an activity for Saturday. He is interested in how artists work. He wants to see them at work rather than just see the finished product. He also wants to buy something for his house.‘TEST THREE READING _PARTTWO 65 TOURIST ATTRACTIONS ‘The World of Glass. Admire the skills of our glass makers and ‘watch them while they tm liquid glass into beautiful objects! The colours and. shapes of their pieces are inspired by the local landscapeand wildlife. After your visit, buy a unique vase for your home. ‘Open weekends only, 9.00-5.00. ‘South Lakes Conservation Park See animals from all over the world living free in open fields and learn how we protect them when their environments damaged by ‘human beings. You will need a day to see everything, so bring lunch and use our pienic areas set in wonderful surroundings! Easy access by public transport. ‘The Mountain Exhibition This exhibition tells the story of mountains before, during and after the Ice Age and how the wildlife on them adapted to survive. There are audio-visual shows and lectures by experts one hour before closing time every day. Open every afternoon from 1.00 to 7.00, Sculpture Garden Come and see some of the most beautiful modern sculptures in the world. We have works by Henry Moore and many other famous sculptors from Africa, Europe and. South America. The sculptures, which are not for sale, are set in a lovely garden among local species of trees and wild flowers. We have a large free car park. Lancaster Castle and Gardens Built in the13th century, the Castle has valuable collections of paintings, books andl furniture on display. Make sure you ive yourself plenty of time to tour the gardens, with ancient trees which are home to varied bird life. In our Vis Shop you can get great gifts for al tastes. Sandow Zoo ‘Sandow Zoo, in the heart of the city, is ‘open every day except Mondays from 10a.m. to 5 p.m. You are invited to share the excitement of z00 life and watch the keepers feeding the lions andl tigers! Please see our website for details of special talks for school children, Waterworld Centre 1.4 million litres of sea water with a viewing window and an underwater gallery to make you feel you areat the bottom of the ocean. See amazing marine creatures and sea plants, and buy an informative video on your way out, Visits every day 9-1 a.m. or 4-6 pum, Close to the bus station. The Railway Museum Imagine yourself back in time, travelling through lovely counteyside in a train At the Railway Museum you ean experience the sights, sounds and even the smell of the trains of the nineteenth century. This is an unforgettable day for the whole family. Open at weekends all year round.66 READING PART THREE ‘Test THREE PART THREE ‘Questions 11-20 '* Look at the sentences below about holidays in New Zealand, ‘* Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct orincorrect. « itis correct, mark A. © Hitisnot correct, mark B. ‘© In the exam you will mark your answers on a separate answer sheet (see page 33). 41 Programme 4 requires the ability to walk without stopping for no less than two hours. 12. In Programme 1, you can take part in research to improve conditions for local birds, 13. InProgramme 1, you can choose between accommodation in people's houses or in forest cabins. 14. InProgramme 2, you will visi an area that New Zealand people do not know. 15__Allactivties in Programme 2 will ake place whatever the weather conditions, 16 For Programme 2, participants must bring waterproo! equipment with them. 17 You should send the application form after you have checked that there is @ place available for you. 18 After you have paid the deposit, you get your money back i you cancel your booking 19. You must pay the programme fee no later than the day you arrive in New Zealand, 20 The programme organizers can get travel insurance for you at an adcitional cost. Before doing this part of the test, read the Exam Information and Advice on page 68.‘Test THREE READING PART THREE 67 Application Process NEW ZEALAND ADVENTURES Do you want to see the beauty of New Zealand and have an unforgettable experience? Then choose one of these programmes ... Programme I: Nature in New Zealand | New Zealand’ nacive widife i unique and this programme covers large area s0 In sb days,many sites can be visited anda lot ean be seen Participants need to have a medium level offeness and be able to wall for at least wo hours ata time during a normal sichour trek. “The native forests are home to unique birdlife. Pariipants in this programme will no only learn about projets to improve the area for the birds but they wil alo have an opportunity to work on the projects helped by loca scientie researchers. Participants wil tay with local New Zealanders who have deep knowledge ofthe natural cevironment and who wil give chem a bed for ce night and breakfast in thelr own homes. During the course of che programme, there wl alko be a walk chrough native forest on an overnight guided trip. {Xaying in basic but comfortable bush cabins built in the forest. Programme 2: Wild New Zealand New Zealand has sharp contrasts in its geography.and this programme focuses on the wild landscape ofan area which is letle Known outside of New Zealand the Wellingzon andWalrarapa regions. Here partcipancs wil leave the main path and take part some exciting actives to get closer to nature, Depending on the weather the programme will include whitewater rafking visting caves and mountain wal, Most of te places visited are very rough, wet and muddy, Waterproof lackets and ‘rong boots are essential items which eannet be bought local | ‘Complete and send us the application 3. When you have paid your deposit, we w/ form. Upon receipt of the form we will send you an eight-page booklet with check the availability we have for the further details about the programme you programme you have chosen, We will then _have chosen, including the arrangements cither email you a letter of acceptance or to welcome you on arrival. The full suggese other available programmes. Programme fee covers airport pick up, accommodation, meals and guiding and needs to be paid to us eight weeks before you start the programme. You will need to pay for other costs, such as taxes,andto arrange your own travel insurance for the whole of your journey, as we do not provide that service. | Decision point: Once you have read through the leteer of acceptance, its time co pay your deposie ¢o secure your place on the programme. Please note that we will return your deposit if you decide not to go after all.68 TESTTHREE READING _ PART THREE FURTHER PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE EXAM INFORMATION AND ADVICE Part Three tests your ability to read a longer text and look for factual information. You have to find practical information in a leaflet, an advertisement, a website, a holiday brochure, etc. “There are ten sentences about the text. The sentences wil follow the order of the text. You mustread each sentence and decide I it is correct or incorrect according to the text. First, read the whole text quickly to get a general understanding of what itis about. Then read a sentence [nd read the text to find the par that has the answer. Than re-read that part of the text very carefully. You do ot need to re-read the whole text carefully, only the parts that have answers to questions. Part Three Is the Tongest text in the test, but it has lots of information you will not need. In Part Three, you may find some wards you do not know. You do not need to understand every word 10 lanswer the questions correctly. Just concentrate on getting the information you require to answer the {question and do net worry about unfamiliar words. ADETAILED STUDY inorder to answer the questions, you have to decide if the sentence says the same as the text. You need to took at the sentence and the text very carefully. Sometimes the words look similar, but the meaning is different, What is the meaning of these phrases? Tick (7) a orb. 1. walk for up to two hours at a time during a normal six-hour trek. ‘a)Youcan stop and have a break ster two hours, and then again after the next two hours. b) You can have just ene long two-hour break during a normal six-hour walk. 2 participants will not only ... but also. a) Participants will choose between two things. b) Participants will be able to do both things. 2... anovernight guided tp, staying in forest cabins .. 2) Participants on the overnight guided trip will stay in forest cabins. 'b) Participants on the overnight guided trip may prefer to stay in forest cabins. 4 anarea.... litle known outside of New Zealand 12) People in other countrias hardly know about this area b) New Zealand people do not know about this area. 5 depending on the weather 2) We hope the weather is suitable. b) Ifthe weather is suitableFURTHER PRACTICE AND GUIDANCE TESTTHREE READING _ PART THREE 6 essential items which cannot be bought locally a) You are not able to buy these items here. b) Local people may be able to get these items. 7 Upon receipt ofthe form we will check X. 8) We will check X before we receive the form. b) Weill check X after we receive the form. 8 Ifyou decide not to go atter all 8)... If we decide to cancel your booking. b) _...ifyou change your mind about going. 9 needs to be paid to us 8) Youneed this money from us. b) We need to receive this money from you. 10... foasrange your own travel insurance 1a) tobe responsible for your travel insurance 1b) toask the programme organizers about your travel insurance Check your answers to the Detalled Study section. ‘Now look at your answers to Part Three again and decide if you want to change anything.70 READING _PARTFOUR Test THREE PART FOUR ‘Questions 21-25 ‘* Read the text and questions below. ‘¢ For each question, mark the correct letter (A, B, Cor D) ‘= In the exam you will mark your answers on a separate answer shest (see page 33). SUMMER JOBS FOR STUDENTS. Employers are more and more interested in taking on students during their holiday periods, Stuclents canddo the easier tasks and free up time for their permanent employees to concentrate on the more Gumanding ones, Although there is litle financial reward for students, itisa great chance to explore their interests and add to their CVs, However, jew students know whatjobs may be available. Colleges sometimes advertise summer jobs on their notice-boards and in newspapers, and there are {Iso well-known international organizations which can help. Students can also search the web, find a8, Interesting company and email the manager to ask what temporary jobs exist, This may sound time- ‘consuming, but students then get to work in the company of their choice, soit is what I recommend. Asascience student, two years ago I spent ten weeks in a laboratory in California, helping.a group of researchers with theiz work. To begin with, the job seemed uninteresting because my responsibilities {were not clear, but when I started working on a range of projects, such as writing research papers and Creating web pages, my attitude changed. was paid enough to cover all my daily needs, so Thad no financial worries. One of my jobs was prepare educational material for schools, This was an entirely new challenge which I enjoyed so much fhat decided to tain as a teacher rather than a researcher when I got back. My only reget was that'd been too busy to learn more about the USA, but then a good summer job seldom leaves you much free Hime and you should be prepared for that. 21 Whatis the writer's main purpose in writing the text? A towam students about low-paid summer jobs B__todeseribe the best summer jobs for students _ toencourage students to look for summer jobs D__tooffer students interesting summer jobs 22 The writer says the best way to find a good summer job is A toask their own colleges for help. B to read the job advertisements in the press. © tojoinan organized student programme. D to contact possible employers directlyTEST THREE READING PART FOUR, n 23 The witer found the California job disappointing at first because A B c > he was not sure what he had to do. he had to work on too many projects. he did not lke research work. he lacked good computer skis, 24 Inwhat way did the California job benefit the writer? A B c D allowed him to save some money. It.gave him contacts he could use later. made him change his career plans. taught him what life was like in the USA. 25 Which of these could be the writer speaking? Employers are unwilling to otfer summer jobs to ‘Students are often unaware of summer job ‘opportunities. Asummer job is a 00d way of getting to 00 the world, ‘Students should be better pald for doing summer jobs. students.72 READING —_PARTFIVE Test > PART FIVE Questions 26-35 '¢ Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. # For each question, mark tne correct letter (A, B, Cor D). ‘© In the exam you will mark your answers on a separate shost (see page 93). B member © part D person answer: [0|A BD. Beatrice Wright, a Storyteller Beatrice is a retired librarian and a (0) of The Storytellers, a group of people who (28) _. into schools to tead with children, The Storytellers are volunteers, so they are not (27) ose for their work, There are now almost 3,000 storytellers of all (28) ‘across Great Britain, rom young students to people in their seventies. (29)... ‘qualifications at all are needed to be a storyteller, but al storytellers (90) kind, be pationt an Beatrice applied to (81) ‘a storyteller when she saw an advertisement on TV. She had ever (82) of The Storytellers before. She says, ‘ Many children do not have books at home and this (33) _ tharder for them to do well at school. They are delighted when they. get all my attention. People should not do this sort of work (84) sve they really lke children. ook forward to it $0 much that I realy (35) the children during the holidays." 26 A appear B attend © visit D a 27 A charged B pai © owed D fined 28 A ages B years © times D dates 29 A None B Nothing © No D Any 30 A ought B need © must D have 31 A train B tum © work D become 32 A heard B told © informed —D_listened 33. A means B makes © doss Deis a4 a it B though © unless Deven 35 A lose Black © leave D missTHREE WRITING PARTONE 73 PAPER 1: WRITING 30 minutes ean ONE Questions 1-5 ‘= Sere are some sentences about a schoo! = =oreach question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the firs. = Use no more than three words. ‘= inte only the missing words. = ithe exam you will write your answers on a separate answer sheet (see page 89). Example: ® The King Schoo! has been open for five years. ‘The King Schoo... five years ago. aeswer: [0] opened % Last year the King Schoo! had more than 500 students, Last year ther ‘more than 500 students at the King School. 2 _ lasked at Reception about the price of a conversation course. | asked at Reception: ‘How much ‘a conversation course cost? 3 The coursebook is included in the price of the course. ‘The price of the course the coursebook. 4 Allthe other schools in town are more expensive than the King School. ‘The King School is the expensive of all schools in town. 5 Students are not allowed to attend classes If they have not paid the fee, Students are not allowed to attend classes fer they have paid the feo.