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LISTENING
SECTION 3 Questions 21-30
Questions 21 to 25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21. Students may fail the exam if they

A. do not collect primary statistics.

B. copy other people’s work.

C. do not follow the instructions.

22. Why does the man think they should avoid including the pictures of the first volcano in the
presentation?

A. They are not attractive.

B. The time is limited.

C. People have never heard of it.

23. About Mount Fago, a volcano in Mexico or the USA, the man thinks

A. they should not use inaccurate information in the presentation.

B. they should use another example.

C. it does not matter where the volcano is.

24. The woman thinks they should mention Mount Etna since

A. it covers most of the important points.

B. It was formed a long time ago.

C. it has stunning views.

25. hey agree to leave out Mount Herton as

A. other students have used it before.

B. it is irrelevant to their topic.

C. there is nothing special about this volcano.

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Question 26 - 30
Which statement applies to each of the following situations?
Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 26-30.
26. The woman’s last presentation was criticized because it
27. The tutor suggests for the next presentation the woman should
28. People do not know enough about volcanoes and so they
29. The reason why the man felt very nervous is that he
30. They are researching active and extinct volcanoes to

A. make a short film

B. lacked his/her own points
C. neglect the positive aspect
D. watch some documentaries
E. did not prepare beforehand
F. identify the differences between them.

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SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORD ONLY for each answer.

A Chain Store in the UK

Initial expansion

- The company expanded by opening more 31 ....................................... to increase market share in England.

- They could raise capital by reducing the number of branches in southern 32 ................................................

Consultation

- They closed the 33 ............................................. of the convenience stores in Oxford.

- Over 200 staff had to be transferred and 34 .................................................

- A new brand image was established to focus on selling 35 ………………………............

The future way

- A 36 ......................................... was assigned to hold each discussion.

- Retail stores should be flexible in making 37 .........................................

- Changes should be introduced in 38 .................................. so that the staff can become accustomed to the
new rules.

Conclusion

- Be open-minded about the 39 ............................................. for expansion they choose.

- Companies have saved costs by changing the structure of the 40 ........................................ of department
stores.

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READING
TERRIFIC TUPPERWARE
A. Throw open anyone’s kitchen cupboards from Andorra to Zimbabwe, and you’ll find colourful
plastic products for the preparation, serving, and storage of food. Chances are, some of these are
Tupperware.
B. For many people in developed countries, Tupperware is redolent of the 1950s when grandma and
her friends bought and sold it at ‘Tupperware parties’. Some would even say Tupperware became a
cultural icon in that decade. However, these days, while parties are still popular, online sales are
challenging the model. Indeed, since 2000, more Tupperware franchises have opened in China than
anywhere else.
C. Take the Hundred Benefits shop in Hangzhou, one of China’s fastest-growing cities. Located in a chic
part of town, it’s full of twenty-somethings who haven’t yet had a child but are building a nest. They’ve
got plenty of expendable income, and they’re picking out items to reflect their new-found optimism.
China is undergoing a home-decorating revolution after years of dull, unreliable products.
Furthermore, the average size of living space for urban Chinese has almost doubled recently, so
there’s room for lots of stuff. But why choose a Tupperware? It’s functional as well as fun. It’s sealable,
stackable, durable, microwave-and-freezable, dishwasher-friendly, and culturally sensitive: four-layer
traditional Chinese lunch-boxes, revamped in bright sexy colours, grace the shelves of the Hundred
Benefits shop.
D. What is the Tupperware story? The special plastic used in it was invented in 1938 by an American
called Earl Tupper. The famous seals, which keep the air out and freshness in, came later. Tupper’s
company was established in 1946, and for more than 40 years boasted every success, but, recently,
Tupperware Brands Corporation has been sold several times, and its parent company, Illinois Tool
Works, has announced that declining American prospects may mean resale.
E. Until the 1990s, Tupperware relied totally on a pyramid sales model. In this, a person buys products
from a person above him or her, rather than from a wholesale company or retail shop, and after-sale
of the new product to a third party gives a small percentage of the money to the person from whom he
or she originally bought. In turn, when the person on the lowest level recruits more vendors, those
people return percentages to the person above. Initially, Tupperware operated like this because it was
not available in shops. A more direct line between the manufacturer and the buyer results in cheaper
products, and, as Tupperware is largely sold in the home, women suddenly have an independent
income. A disadvantage might be that since people typically buy from and sell to friends, there are
pressures at ordinary social gatherings to do deals, which some people may consider unethical. This
raises the question: am I going for a pleasant dinner at Alison’s; or am I expected to buy a set of
measuring cups from her as I leave? This pyramid model is prohibited in China and has lost favour in
many countries like Britain, Germany, Australia, and New Zealand, where once it was all-pervasive. At
present, most US sales are still on the party plan, but online and franchise sales are catching up.
F. Tupperware became fashionable after World War II. During the war, large numbers of women were
in paid employment outside the home while their men were away fighting. When the men returned,
the women mostly resumed their household duties. There are widely divergent views about
Tupperware’s role at this time. Some feminists propose that the company promulgated an image of

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women confined to the kitchen, making the female pursuit of a career less likely. Others say that the
pyramid sales model allowed women to earn, promoting autonomy and prosperity. In particular,
those who were pregnant and at home could enjoy some extra cash.
G. Effective rebranding of Tupperware has taken place in the East, but what about in America? Well,
the Tupperware website there has developed a ‘Chain of Confidence’ programme to improve sales. In
this, women reinforce the notion of female solidarity by purchasing Tupperware and swapping true
stories. Over a million dollars from this programme has also been donated to a girls’ charity.
H. What the future holds for the pretty plastic product is uncertain. Will Tupperware become a relic of
the past like cane baskets and wooden tea chests, or will online social programmes and avid Chinese
consumers save the company?

Questions 14-17
Reading Passage 2 has eight paragraphs, A-H.
Which paragraph contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A-H, in boxes 14-17 on your answer sheet.
14. The benefits of Tupperware in the kitchen.
15. Opposing views on Tupperware and the position of women.
16. A sales model which might spoil the friendship.
17. Worldwide availability of Tupperware.

Questions 18-22
Match each statement with a country.
Write the letters, A-D, in boxes 18-22 on your answer sheet.
18. Consumers here are now less keen on the pyramid sales model
19. Tupperware buyers in this country give money to help others
20. Tupperware company was originally founded here.
21. The writer uses this to represent many countries.
22. Physical stores now grow more rapidly here than elsewhere.
List of countries
A. Andorra
B. China
C. Germany
D. US

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Questions 23 and 26
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer in Reading Passage 2?
In boxes 23-26 on your answer sheet, write:
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this
23. Keeping food fresh is something Tupperware does well.
24. Tupperware was responsible for a negative image of women in the 1950s.
25. Rebranding in China has been unsuccessful.
26. Tupperware containers are good for the environment.

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