21 | can talk about holidays 9 Rune er erent at in southern y a Laze around on the golden, 1k: i WM Beetreeeatet eM oy n RCT Rett 8 ‘ his thriving capita eC Cs aes re mein) Ercan uk icin sett erty i a ete ea PCr ata) leo in its most unspoilt state ect] Cescrctiay stunning extremely attractive or impressive. sys beautiful. thriving growing and developing, and very successful. s¥» flour vibrant full of life and energy. cobbled streets streets with a surface of old round stones. remarkably in an unusual or surprising way. remarkable 40) diverse ofmany different kinds, undergo sth experience a process of change. restoration the work of repairing old buildings, paintings, ete. restore v. laze around relax and do very little. soak sth up absorb or take sth into your senses, body, or mind. 90 for a wander (around/in) walk slowly without a real purpose or direction, wander (around/in) v. retain sth rat keep sth. retention n. charm a pleasant or attractive quality or feature. charming vj off the beaten track far away from other people and houses. trek a long hard walk, often in the mountains. trek v unique being the only one of its kind. get away from it all go somewhere different to have a rest or holiday. remote far from places where other people live, sv isolated. unspoilt (ofa place) beautiful because it has not been changed or built on. ‘There are different ways of saying relax. You can unwind, take it easy ine, or chill out ivr. And if you take a break or holiday to get your energy back, you recharge your batteries (1p10\) 64 LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE Remember to test yourself@ complete the phrases with words from the box. F 1 cobbled 4 get away from __ 7 laze 2 go fora 5 offthe beaten 8 recharge your 3 take it 6 soak up the - @ complete the words in the dialogues. 1. Is the town centre different now? ~ Yes, it has u major changes 2. \sitstill a thriving holiday resort? ~ Yes, it's really f : 3. Is the restaurant cheap? ~ Yes, it’s r good value. 4 There's nowhere like Cuenca. —_~ Absolutely true. It's completely u 5. The village hasn't changed at all. ~ No, it’s completely u 6 The villas miles from anywhere. ~ Yes, it’s very r © Replace the underlined word(s) with a word or phrase with a similar meaning, The village has many pleasant and attractive qualities, charms He's running a flourishing new business. : Just look at that beautiful view of the mountains My son's interests are very varied. The villa wes quite remote, We're going on a long walk across the desert. Our preference is to keep the original design for the garden. We just want to relax and do very little. _ The old buildings in the centre need to be repaired aNaunwna¥W © complete the text. Great Expectations ... 'd been having a terrible time at work, so | was really looking forward to taking it () for a couple of weeks on a Greek island, staying miles from anywhere ina 2) villa by the sea. At least, that’s what | had hoped. The reality was somewhat different. The villa was undergoing (3) + 80 had to stay in a nearby beach resort, where most people were trying to do the same as me: (4) around on the beach during the day, and then (5) ___. around the pretty (6) streets in the evening. Unfortunately, the place turned out to be very noisy and unpleasant, so my idea of getting (7) -all just didn’t happen. © asourT You write your answers, or ask another student. What do you want from a holiday? Do you want to ... Yes, usually / Occasionally / No, never = go somewhere vibrant and exciting? ... laze around on a beach and unwind? go somewhere remote and get away from it all? go on an adventurous holiday? wander around interesting towns and villages? Remember to test yourself LEISURE AND LIFESTYLE 65Test 2 PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour) Part 1 For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0 A jouney B travel Croute D way 0 Le eal eR Ope: ing from Beijing to Paris ‘Every (0) ..... begins with a single step.’ We might (1) ..... this proverb for the annusl 16,000 km Beijing to Paris car rally, and say that every rally begins with a turn of the wheel. | From China, several hundred courageous men and women will (2) .... out for Paris in Everybody is prepared for Pursuit of what, for many, is likely to prove an impossible (3) .. the worst and organiser Philip Young expects a high drop-out (4) ....., especially on the rally’s difficult first (6) ..... across central China and over the high mountain (6) ..... of the Himalayas. ‘If twenty-five cars (7) ..... it to Paris, we'll be doing well,’ he says. The first Beijing-Paris car rally took place in 1907. It was won by Prince Borghese, an Italian adventurer, who crossed the (8) ..... ine just a few metres (9) ..... of the only other car to complete the race. At the time his achievement was (10) ..... as comparable to that of the great explorer, Marco Polo. According to the rules, all the cars in the rally must be more than thirty years old, which means that the rough roads and high altitude are a (11) ..... test of both the cars and the drivers. A sense of adventure is essential. One driver said, ‘Our (12) ..... is to have a good time, enjoy the experience and the magnificent scenery ~ and the adventure of a lifetime.” 4410 "1 12 adapt head vision rate period crossings get closing forward thought firm aim moderate move fantasy number stage passes take final ahead referred strict target improve set hope speed time directions have ending front regarded severe proposal D Paper 3. Use form try dream frequency round passages make finishing advance noted grave intent of English | 45Test 2 Part 2 For questions 13-27, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. exo (2) FDL LLL Central Park IF you have the chance (0) ..... take a walk through Central Park in New York, you will get a quick tour of the wide range of cultures and people who live in the city. (19) ..... man speeds along on a racing bike singing (14) ..... the top of his voice, (18) ..... dances to the beat of techno music coming from a tape recorder. Central Park, the first public park built in America, allows for just about (16) ..... conceivable leisure activity in a rectangle of just over one and a half square kilometres. But it may (17) ..... that its best use is for the most entertaining sport in New York — people watching. Visitors can have (18) ..... better introduction to the diversity of New York than a stroll in this park Central Park did not always embrace (19) ..... 2 variety of human life. Having won a competition for the park’s design in 1858, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux envisaged the place (20)..... an oasis of calm in a disorderly city. The idea (21) ... to create a place where the upper- class citizens of the city could take gentle exercise (22) ..... being disturbed. However, the park authorities never managed to enforce a regime of order. Olmsted (28) ..... been determined to create the illusion of the countryside in the heart of New York, The fact that skyscrapers are now visible (24) ..... the tops of the park's tallest trees (25) ...... certainly have horrified him. But this . very own special contrast between country and city landscape is (26) ..... gives the park (27) ... charm. 46aper 4 Use of English Part 3 For questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0) : Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. z : ees example: [0] (RJE[v[oTe Turi ifoiwiaf]atyy | | [fT | Why new technology sometimes fails In recent decades, many inventors have come up with (0) ..... new REVOLUTION products that have promised to change the way we live. Some, like mobile phones and laptop computers, have certainly done that, but the majority have completely failed to live up to everybody's (28).....andhave EXPECT quickly been forgotten. So what went wrong? (29)....., there are fourtests BASIC that any new invention must pass to ensure its (30) SURVIVE First of all, is there sufficient consumer demand? If nobody wants the product, then no matter how brilliant the idea behind it, it's not going to take off. Secondly, commercial (314) ..... is always very much related to SUCCEED how (82) become a big seller, (93) ..... of how interesting and desirable it might REGARD the product is. The costlier itis initially, the less likely it is to AFFORD seem. 4) that non-technical salespeople are (35) ... is another important element. After all, if a product isso complex SIMPLE of explaining how it worksand = CAPABLE what it can do for potential customers, then it will be hard to sell. Finally, any new gadget or domestic appliance needs to be both reliable and (36) (87)... over a period of time for its users, then word will soon get round. REPEAT - If it doesn’t do what the salesperson claims, and do so EFFECT and nobody else will buy it. 47Part 4 i For questions 38-42, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three senten« Here is an example (0). Example: 0 The committee decided to .... the money equally between the two charities. | can't believe that John and Maggie have decided to ..cmeue up after 20 years of marriage. .. it down the centre with a sharp knife. To serve a watermelon you need to .. Example: |o||s|P]t [i]t | | Write only the missing word IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 38 Mrs Loreno . me a copy of the book she had written many years ago. The results of the survey ... ... that people are eating more healthily than five years ago. Petra no interest in science when she was at school. 39 You might as well do your homework now; you'll have to do it at some The problem with our Geography teacher is that it takes him half an hour to get to the of the lesson Don't get upset by what Carlo says; politeness isn’t really his strong ... 40 The government needs to..... ... major financial and political decisions in the coming year. It doesn't...... much intelligence to realise that the plan to ban parking in the city centre won't work. our | don’t think we really have much choice at this stage — all we can do is.... accountant’s advice. 48Paper 3 Us 41 The tutor said the organisation of ideas in mye: , but ineeded to do more work on the conclusion. They say that the secret of @ ...ssenen Skin is drinking plenty of liquids and eating lots of fruit and vegetables. Itwas a long time before the road was... of traffic, so that she could overtake the lorry. 42 The band got its first big . in 2003 when it played in America. It's rained hard for two days and our trip won't go ahead unless there’s a .. inthe weather. Sam and Anna went to Spain for a short in September. 49Part 5 46 For questions 43-50, 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 three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0) Example: 4 0 Fernanda refused to wear her sister's old dress. NOT Fernanda said that .. her sister's old dress. ‘The gap can be filled with the words ‘she would not wear’, so you write: 4 Example: | 0 | | SHE WOULD NOT WEAR | Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 4 43 The reduction in the price of the magazines led to a growth in sales. RESULT the reduction in the Sales of the magazine .. price. 44 | think the weather will improve next week. CHANGE I think there'll be .. sss better in the weather next week. 45. Phoebe was surprised to be offered a place on the course. CAME The offer of a place on the course .. Phoebe.Paper 3. Use of English If he doesn’t get that job, who knows what he'll do! KNOWING If he doesn’t get that job. what he’ll do! ‘Do you want to go and see the new play at the Arts Centre?’ Petra asked her friend. INTERESTED .... to see the Petra asked her friend whether ..... new play at the Arts Centre. Georgia hasn't written to me recently. HEARD | ss. awhile, They put Roger in charge of health and safety at the factory. MADE Roger .... for health and safety in the factory. Itis important to be well prepared for an interview because if you make a mistake, you may not get the job. cost Amistake in an interview may .... + SOitis important to be well prepared. 31Test 1 PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (45 minutes) Part 1 For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0 Asign Bmark figure D symbol 0 AB CD Mount Fuji For the Japanese, Mount Fuji has long been the ultimate (0) ..... of beauty. It is incredibly beautiful when seen from any (1) ....., at all times of day and in any season. But the mountain does not only (2) ..... a major part in the landscape ~ it has also inspired poets and artists for centuries, and has come to be (3) .... with Japan itself. From the top, the sides of the mountain (4) ..... away, then flatten out before reaching the ground. Here, at ground (6) ..... , the foot of the mountain (6) ..... an almost perfect circle, To the north of Mount Fuji (7) ..... the famous ‘Five Lakes’. The lakeside area is a sea of colour in spring, when the fruit trees are flowering, and it is also a stunning (8) ..... in autumn, when the leaves (9) ..... first brilliant red, then many shades of brown. (10) ..... , many of the best views of Mount Fuji are from these lakes, whose still waters reflect the mountain’s beautifully symmetrical outline like a mirror. Both Mount Fuji and its lakes are volcanic in (11) ....., and that is probably why traditional stories say that Mount Fuji appeared overnight; and, for the same reason, it may one day ... just as suddenly! 1610 oy 12 edge stay identified lean floor forms situate appearance move Especially basis fade angle keep named give level does locate impression pass Given cause vanish Gy G) G) ° corner make recognised slope height shapes lie look alter Indeed origin withdraw Paper 3 Use of English D curve play considered take position arranges exist sight turn Nevertheless beginning cease 17Test 1 Part 2 For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ‘one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: | 0 Aman of many parts Life on a remote Scottish island is wonderfully peaceful. But (0) .......... one local, Hamish McAlpine, he meets me off life is far from relaxing. This is because Hamish has fourteen jobs. (13) .. the ferry, harbour master Hamish is the one and (14) .. person in sight. Luckily, he is also the island’s taxi driver, so he takes me to the hotel, (16)........... he owns. He can even (16) found serving behind the counter at the local shop. It all started not (17) . after Hamish married his wife Donna in 1964. The couple were asked (18). they would like to run the post office. Then Hamish found himself agreeing to become fire chief, policeman and coastguard. Now, having given 35 years of devoted service, Hamish (19)... about to retire. But who will (20) .......... ver his jobs? Can one person do it all or will the jobs have to be split up? Apart (21) their week-long honeymoon on the mainland, the couple have had hardly (22). holidays. ‘Donna and | have worked together every day for the last 35 years. But who knows, once we have lots of time on our hands we (23).......... find we can’t stand the sight of each (24). ’ says Hamish, his eyes twinkling mischievously.ES Paper 3 Use of English Part 3 For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line, There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: |0| |S|T/E/A|D|/|L)¥ The Warrumbungle National Park The Warrumbungle National Park is (0) increasing in STEADY (25) .. 9, camping and rock POPULAR climbing are the favourite leisure-time (26) ......... in this area, OCCUPY but the landscape-and wildlife, which are (27) . varied, also EXTRAORDINARY attract (28) and naturalists throughout the different seasons + PHOTOGRAPH of the year. Visitors share the park with hundreds of native animals, with visitors to Australia. Wal such as kangaroos and koalas. The wonderful (29) .......... in Warrumbungle National Park is SCENE the result of (30) .......... volcanic activity over a massive area. This POWER produced the many (31) . Tock formations and numerous lakes SPECTACLE visible today, and also the rich soil which enables the abundant vegetation to grow and flourish. Walking tracks in the park are clearly marked, and visitors are (82) ... by children and some are (89) .... .. to keep to these. Many of the walks can be done COURAGE for pushchairs and wheelchairs. SUIT A relatively easy, but highly rewarding, walk is the 5-kilometre trek up to Belougery Split Rock, where visitors may be lucky enough to see eagles flying overhead. More (34) . walkers can ENERGY try the more demanding 15-kilometre walk to Camp Pincham. The view there is unforgettable, but it will take even the fittest walker four or five hours to get there. 19Test 1 Part 4 For questions 35-42, 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. Here is an example (0). Example: © You must do exactly what the manager tells you. CARRY You must: instructions exactly. ‘The gap can be filled by the words ‘carry out the manager's’, so you wri Example: | 0 | CARRY OUT THE MANA a | Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 35 | can'tafford to pay for all the books | need on my income. HIGH My income is nn to pay for all the books | need. 36 Scientists say the climate didn’t use to be so warm. THAN Scientists say the climate is be. 37 Yournew car is very similar to my brother's. LoT There is not your new car and my brother's. 38 The match will be played tomorrow unless it rains. LONG The match will be played tomorrow as. any rain. 2039 40 a 42 Ee Paper 3 Use of English am sorry that | did not go to the cinema with Mark. wisH 1 seve to the cinema with Mark. The party was so successful that most people didn’t want to go home. SUCH The party was snus that most people didn’t want to go home, They missed the appointment because the train was late. RESULT Asa. late, they missed the appointment. The court convicted Charles of stealing the diamonds. FOUND Charles .. stealing the diamonds. 21