READING. PART ONE.

A magazine article (10 MARKS)

ENERGY FOODS

Publicity always makes big promises about energy drinks and

nutrition bars. Some advertisements say that they'll increase energy
and alertness, others that they offer extra nutrition, and some even
say that they improve your athletic performance or powers of
concentration. But once the effects have gone you’re mostly getting
a big dose of sugar and caffeine. So is it a good idea to eat or drink
these products?

Know the negative side.

An occasional power drink or food bar is probably OK. But here are some facts to keep in mind
about food bars or energy drinks.
They contain excessive sugar and calories.
Did you know that some energy bars and drinks contain hundreds of calories? That may be OK
for athletes who burn lots of calories in high-intensity activities, like competitive cycling. But
for many teens the extra sugar and calories just contribute to obesity and tooth decay.
Energy drinks are often full of caffeine.
Caffeine may be legal, but it is a stimulant drug. It can cause side effects like nervousness, upset
stomach, headaches, and sleep problems — all of which get you down, not power you up! Large
amounts of caffeine can have even more serious side effects (including fast or irregular
heartbeats, high blood pressure and hallucinations), especially for people who have certain
medical problems.
Food bars don't make good meal replacements.
Although lots of energy drinks and nutrition bars have some vitamins and minerals added, they
can't give you all the different nutrients your body needs to grow, develop, play sports, and
handle your daily activities. The only way to get that is by eating a balanced diet and not
missing any meals.
They may contain mysterious ingredients.
In addition to caffeine and sugar, some brands of energy drinks and food bars can have
ingredients whose safety and effectiveness haven't been tested — things like guarana (a source
of caffeine) and taurine (an amino acid which intensifies caffeine's effect).
These ingredients may cause problems for people who are taking certain medications or have
health problems. So play it safe. Always be careful before you eat or drink any kind of energy
supplement.

Adapted from http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/energy.html

 Read the text carefully. For questions 1 to 5, choose the best option. Write all your
answers in the chart below. Item 0 is an example.

0. Some publicity campaigns promise that if you eat or drink energy

foods…
A. you will feel very nervous and alert.
B. you will be more intelligent.
C. you will be better at sports.
_C___
Teacher

(2)
1 What are the TWO negative effects of taking too much sugar or
extra calories?
A. Guarana and taurine.
B. Obesity and tooth decay.
_____
C. Headaches and sleep problems.

2 Caffeine can cause problems…

A. to your stomach, your heart and your sleep.
B. to your stomach, your head and your back. _____
C. to your sleep, your heart and your eyes.
(2)
3 Where in the text can you find information about the
importance of having breakfast, lunch and dinner every
day?
A. Energy drinks are often full of caffeine. _____
B. Food bars don’t make good meal replacements.
C. They may contain mysterious ingredients.
(2)
4 Only ONE of these sentences is TRUE.
A. Caffeine is an illegal stimulant drug.
B. It is wrong for athletes to have power drinks. _____
C. Teenagers do not need extra sugar or calories in their diet.
 (2)
5 The author of this text…
A. is completely against energy foods.
B. does not give his opinion about energy foods.
C. thinks that people must be careful with these foods. _____

TOTAL
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READING. PART TWO. A website (10 MARKS)

HOME CONTACT
NEWSLETTERS CONTACT THE SCHOOL

NEWS & EVENTS School Office Opening Hours:

THE SCHOOL Term Time: 8.15am - 4.50pm

School Holidays: 9.00am - 4.00pm
PROSPECTUS
YEAR 7 Write to the school at:
ADMISSIONS The Liverpool Blue Coat School
EXAM RESULTS Church Road
Wavertree
Liverpool
RECRUITMENT L15 9EE

GOVERNORS Telephone:
0151 733 1407

FACILITIES FOR To e-mail the school anything related to your child such as absences,
HIRE queries, notification of appointment etc please use the appropriate e-mail
address for your child:
CONTACT
Year 7 and 8: ks3@staff.bluecoatschool.net
Year 9 to 11: ks4@staff.bluecoatschool.net
Year 12 and 13: ks5@staff.bluecoatschool.net

Fax:0151 734 0982

Headteacher:
Mrs Debbie Silcock
 You can also contact the school via our online contact form.

A map showing the location of the school can be found here on the
website.

Home | Newsletters | News & Events | The School | Possible Conversion to Academy Status |
Prospectus |
Admissions | Exam Results | Recruitment Governors | Facilities for Hire | Contact | Site Map |
Accessibility |
Website Credits

Adapted from http://kidshealth.org/teen/food_fitness/nutrition/energy.html

Read the web page carefully. Complete the sentences 1 to 7, with ONE word, according
to the text. Write all your answers in the chart below. Item 0 is an example.

0. The page we are reading is the (0) …. page. (0) contact

Teacher

1 When did The Blue Coat School start teaching? (a) _____________ (1)

In (a) …

2 The Blue Coat School is very good at teaching (b) ____________ (2)

(b) … and (c) … (c) _____________

3 During the school period, the school office opens at a (d)… (d) ____________ (2)
past eight and closes at (e)… to five.
(e) _____________

4 You can contact school writing a letter, (f) …… , sending an (f) ______________ (2)
email or a (g) ..…
(g)______________

5 If students are going to miss school one day, what should (1)
their parents do?
(h) _____________

They should …. (h)

6 (i)….. is the headteacher’s surname. (i) _____________ (1)

7 In the Blue Coat School’s website, you can find a (i) …. to (j) _____________ (1)
get to the school.

TOTAL
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READING. PART THREE. A film review. (10 MARKS)

“DINOSAUR ISLAND”

George

I went with my younger brother to see this film. I had a great time, but he didn’t. He had to
close his eyes in some parts because the dinosaurs looked so real and he didn’t laugh once. I
thought the story was really exciting and the clothes were amazing. I’d like to buy the DVD and
watch it at home too. The beginning and the ending were excellent!

Cathy

I saw the advertisement for the film on TV and it looked great but it wasn’t as good as I hoped. I
loved the beginning but the second half was boring, I think. I wouldn’t go and see it again. I like
films about teenagers and their lives much more. I think those are funnier. I’ve bought a brilliant
book about film-making. I’d love to be a famous actress one day and wear lots of wonderful
clothes.

Andrew

I didn’t want this film to end because I liked it so much! I read this story before I saw the film. I
usually enjoy the books more, but this time it was the opposite! I enjoyed feeling afraid but I
laughed a lot in parts of the film too. I read all about how they made the dinasaurs on the
internet after I went to see it. I think most young people will love seeing this film!

Adapted from Cambridge English Ket for Schools – Practice tests- Pearson
Read the three texts about a film called Dinosaur Island. For questions 1-5 choose the
correct text: George, Cathy or Andrew . Item 0 is an example.

0. Who would like to see the film again?

_George___

Teacher

1 Who enjoyed the second part of the film less than the first? (2)

___________

2 Who thinks the film is even better than the book? (2)

____________

3 Who liked the costumes that the actors wore? (2)

 ___________

4 Who found out about how the film was made? (2)

_____________

5 Who went with someone who was afraid in some parts of (2)
the film?
_____________

TOTAL
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READING. PART FOUR. An interview (10 MARKS)

Read the interview. For questions 1-5 choose the answers A- H.
You do not need all the letters. Write your answers in the chart
below. Item 0 is an example.

HOW DO YOU GET TO SCHOOL?

What’s your journey to school like? Do you enjoy listening to your
iPod on the bus? Maybe you walk with your friends or perhaps your
parents drive you on their way to work? Teen Magazine talked to
Laura Duncan, a teenager from Scotland with a very unusual journey
to school!

Interviewer: Hi, Laura. Is it true that you travel by bike, boat and bus
every day to get to your school?
Laura: 0 _________
Interviewer: Is your school very far away, then?
Laura: 1 _________ . However, the journey isn’t easy because my school’s on a different
island.
Interviewer: So tell us about your journey to school.
Laura: 2 __________. At the harbor, I catch a ferry to the other island. Then I take a bus to
school.
 Interviewer: Do you enjoy the journey?
Laura: 3 ___________.But in September, I’m going to start a new school on a bigger island.
It’s further from home so I’ll probably stay at school all week and come home at the weekends.
Interviewer: What will you miss about your daily journey to school?
Laura: 4 __________. I love travelling on the sea and I will miss talking to the other ferry
passengers. But sometimes the ferry was late because of bad weather. – I won’t miss all those
delays!
Interviewer: How will you get to your new school?
Laura: 5 ___________, It’s only a short flight. I can’t wait!
Adapted from Gold Experience –A2 key for schools – Editorial Pearson-Longman

A Well, first I cycle to the harbor.

B I’ll catch a plane.
C Actually, I can see my school from my garden.
D No, it’s not true.
E The boat journey.
F Yes, that’s right.
G I don’t really like travelling by boat.
H I love it!

LISTENING PART ONE. Jobs (10 MARKS)

Listen to these two radio presenters talking about the best job in
the world.
For questions 1,2,3 and 5, choose the correct option. For
questions 4 and 6 complete the sentences with a word or number.
Question 0 is an example. Write your answers in the chart below.

Teache
0. They are talking about a job…
r
A. in the North West of Australia.
B. at the same radio station.
C. in Hamilton Island, Australia.
_C___

(2)
1 Among other things the person has to

A. clean the fish and the swimming pool.

B. collect the mail and clean the offices.

_____
C. feed the fish and clean the swimming pool.

(2)
2. Basically, the objective of Tourism Queensland is
A. to promote the island and make it more famous.
B. to have a famous person living on the island.
 _____
C. to make the island a little bit more beautiful.

(2)
3. What other things does this person have to do as part of the
job?
A. Write a daily blog.
B. Take pictures.
_____
C. Sell some videos.
(1)
4. The salary offered is …………… (in pounds).
£_____________

(2)
5. What kind of activities can this person do there apart from
diving?
A. Snorkelling and surfing.
B. Walking and sailing.
C. Snorkelling and fishing.
_____

(1)
6. What do you have to do if you want to apply for the job?
To send a/an ______________ explaining why you are the
perfect candidate for the job. ____________

TOTA
L
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Adapted from diagnostic evaluation – Gobierno de Navarra – 2010-11

LISTENING PART TWO.

You have one new message (10 MARKS)

Listen to Lisa. She is leaving a voice message on a phone. For

questions 1 to 3, choose the correct answer. For questions 4 to 7,
circle True or False. Item 0 is an example. Write your answers in
the chart below.

0. Lisa’s family is your host family because…

A. they have a hostel where you are going to live.
B. you are going to live in their house with them.
C. they live in a hostile environment.
 _B___ Teacher

(2)
1 Lisa sends you this voice message because she…

A. wants to ask you about the things you like.

B. wants to describe her family daily routines in London.

_____
C. wants to describe her family and tell you the things they like.

(2)
2. During her PE lessons, Lisa sometimes goes running in…
A. the school gym.
B. the school playground.
_____
C. the countryside around the school.

(2)
3. What did Lisa’s sister have for lunch at the restaurant?
A. She had bacon pizza.
B. She had a cheese sandwich.
C. She had a big salad. _____

(1)
4. After the restaurant, they went to the cinema.
T F

(1)
5. Lisa went to bed at 10:30.
T F

(1)
6. Lisa read a comic about a little boy.
T F

(1)
7. Lisa speaks about family, high school and a trip to London.
T F

WRITING . PART ONE. Applying for admission (4 MARKS)

TASK 1 (40 marks)

You have a four-year-old boy and are applying for the admission of your child to the Happy
Children International Kindergarten for the 2015-2016 school year.

Complete the two parts of the application form.

HAPPY CHILDREN INTERNATIONAL

KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL
 PART I - CHILD INFORMATION

NAME: Family _________________________________________________

First _________________________________________________

DATE OF BIRTH:

PLACE OF BIRTH:

NATIONALITY:

NATIVE LANGUAGE:

OTHER LANGUAGES SPOKEN:

CHILD’S PROFICIENCY IN ENGLISH: Excellent Good Fair Poor

(Circle one)

OTHER CONTACT PERSONS (In case parents cannot be contacted)

NAME: RELATIONSHIP:

PART II - PERSONAL PROFILE (IN NO MORE THAN 50 WORDS)

DESCRIBE YOUR CHILD’S PERSONALITY AND DAILY ROUTINE.

PLEASE INCLUDE EATING AND SLEEPING HABITS.

________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________
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________________________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________________________

You can use this space for notes:

WRITING . PART TWO. Write an e-mail (6 MARKS)
Choose ONE of the following situations and write an e-mail (75 -120 words) according to the
information given.

Option A
You want to sell your flat and have put this advertisement on a web-page.

FOR SALE
FLAT IN RESIDENTIAL GUARDAMAR BEACH
REASONABLE PRICE, URGENT SALE
Email: jrsmithr@talkalot.uk

You have received an email from someone who is interested in

buying the flat and wants to know more details. Answer the email with more information about
the flat, including
• location
• price
• bedrooms / bathrooms, etc
• other details
Remember to mention all the things that make it a perfect flat.

Option B

You have an American friend who is currently living and working in New York
and you decide to visit her/him for a few weeks. Write an email to your friend
with the following information:

 Write about the details of your trip. (Date and time of arrival, how long you’re staying)
 Give her/him some news of what you have done recently.
 Ask if she/he wants anything from you and offer to bring it to her/him.
 Suggest something that you would like to do with your friend.