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Find your vases entre at PET PRACTICE TESTS JENNY QUINTANA WITH EXPLANATORY KEY OXFORD URIVEASITY PRI'SS Contents Overview of the Preliminary English Test page 2 Test 1 Paper 1 Reading and wiring page 4 Paper 2 Listening page 15 Paper 3 Speaking page 20 Test 2 Paper 1 Reading and Writing page 22 Papet 2 Listening page 33 Paper 3 Speaking page 38 Test 3 Paper 1 Reading and Weng page 40 Faper 2 Ustening page 51 Paper 3 Speaking page 56 Test 4 Paper 1 Reading end writing page 58 Paper 2 Listening page 69 oper 3 Speaking page 74 Test 5 Paper 1 Reading and Writing page 76 Paper 2 Listening page 87 Paper 3 Speaking page 92 Paper 3 photos page 94 Answer sheets page 99 Explanatory key, sample answers, page 104 and tapescripts General Mark Schemes for Writing page 124 General Mark Scheme for Speaking page 125 ‘Speaking Test Outline page 126 Test) Reaving Pai? Test ne Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Reading Part 1 Questions 1-5 Look at the text In each question. ‘What does it say? Mark the correct letter A,B or C on your answer sheet. Example: Oo. Use these doors only in an emergency. Oe ean ce ae) Pe Pee L Ra ca) SW |. The summer swimming timetable has changed. Please ask at reception for details. Tip ther de each question one ata A Youmust never leave by these doors. B_ The doors can be used if necessary. © Only some people can use these doors. A. This product doesn't need to be kept cool. B_ This product cam tast for two days after you open it. © This product must be put in a refrigerator immediately. A Youcan get information about new times from the receptionist B_ Tell the receptionist about any change in your details The swimming pool is open at the usval times. 3 a Th hotel diniug room is a) 4 Dis you phone the travel agent? Can | get an eaier plane? ‘Thi i the worst holday I've evar ad! § = - NETIC Discount Day next Friday! Hundreds of our most popular products will be reduced for one day only! Don't miss it! — cae Test 1_Reading Part} A You cannot eat here at weekends B_ Hotel guests can have parties in their rooms. © itis possible to hire the dining room. What does Emma want Jack to do? A arrange another hollday B_ flyoutto meet her © find out about fight times A Everything in this shop will ba cheaper on Friday. B- There will bea discount on many items on Friday, The shop's most popular products will cost less after Friday. Test 1 Reading Part 2 Part 2 Tip ‘The people below a0 all planning an evening’s entertainment. isersiee On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight evenings out. Decide which evening would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet. (cad the instruction Questions 6-10 jetere you start. They will help yo careful [Anna is meeting an old schoal friend on Saturday night. Sheid like 10 go somewhere they can chat and havea {390d meal, but hear some music at the same time. Henri wants to listen to music in a lively place. He a confidant person and is going out alone in order to meet new people. George is planning to celebrate the end of his exams ‘with his friends on Friday night. They want music and dancing, but no food, as they don’t have 2 lot of money. Maria loves all kinds of music and wants to relax after a hard week at work She'd like to sit quietly and listen to some music 10 Caro staking a colleague out. She's looking for a quiet Dace where they can eat and discuss some Important plans for the future of their company. Test 1 Reading Part? EVENINGS OUT Julius Caesar at the Octagon ‘Avery modem and exciting performance of one of Shakespeare's most popular works! After great success in other parts of Europe this entertaining play comes to Britain for the tirst time, Riverstone Restaurant ‘We are proud to announce a new chef and a new menu at the Rive Choose from a wide selection of modern European dishes. Restaurant ng. Live usic every Friday and Saturday fer 9 pm. tone! opens ? p.m, every ight Jazz and Stuff Jazz and Stuff is one of the best concerts this town has seen for ages Stars from around the world entertain with jazz, blues, country, soul, rock ‘1 roll and pop, There's something for everyone. Upton Hotel and Restaurant Set on the edge of town ancl in preaty Upton Horel is the pe talking to fri ic evenings, bu és. The provides esciting and ex a high standard of sevice quiet and pleasant hotel B 70's Night! Party! Party! Party! There's no time to stop! DJ Mike Murray and his 70's disco music will keep you entertained all night! Eight until late this Friday. Light snacks available at the bar ~ if you've time! Hollywood Stars Make new friends and have fun at our Hollywood Stars night this weekend Dress up as your favourite film star and enjoy a live band and disco. Life After Children Avwarm and entertaining play about a mother who is trying co look after her child and keep her job at the same time, ‘This comedy should be seen by anyone with children ~ or anyone who’s ever been a child! A Night Out at Squares Squares is a great new club that provides different kinds of entertainment through the week. Comedy nights are on Fridays and Saturdays and there's live music on Mondays and Wednesdays. The rest of the week is dance time, Food avalable at lunchtimes only Test 1. Reading Part Part 3 Questions 11-20 Look at the sentences below about a trip to the Andes in Peru. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect, Iris correct, mark A on your answer sheet ‘fit is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet. 11 Thistour of Peru begins in the capita ity. 12 There are organised trips in Cusco. 13 All sporting activities must be booked before arival 14. The wan ride though the mountains is non-stop. 15 Youneed to pay more forthe tain ride, 16 There is a choice of hotel for the whole trip. 17 There a chance to go on a trip as soon 25 you artive in Lima, 18 There are opportunities to buy local goods in the mountains. 19 The mountain trip includes « talk by musicians. 20 Thete is time to do an activity on the final full day in Lima. Tip sea staterete 1-20 cares reloreso as te ts cre cheno Fost 1 Reading Part 3 Exploring Peru |Our tour will introduce you to the most beautiful parts of Peru, starting with the capital of the country, Lima. Here you can visit some excellent museums and eat in world-famous restaurants, You will also visit the mountain city of Cusco, which is a magical place with a relaxed atmosphere, colourful markets and a lively nightlife. There are opportunities for you to explore the city at leisure, oF you can choose to go. sightseeing with our excellent guides. There is also a chance to go hiking, mountain biking, white water rafting, horse riding, paragliding and hot-air ballooning, Our guides will help you choose and book any activity as soon as you arrive. From Cusco, you can take a train ride through the mountains of the Andes. This is the high 10 point of your tour and we have carefully chosen a route that will allow you to visit local | villages and eat in local restaurants. There is also a visit to the ancient city of Macchu Picchu. The full cost of this mountain trip is included in the price of the tour We offer two choices of hotel graces for most of your stay. The nights in the mountains are spent together in local hotels. All our hotels are of the highest quality. 15 Days 1-3 Mid-morning flight from London Heathrow to Lima. You will be met on arrival at Lima airport and taken to your hotel. Just enough time to eat and sleep, and the nent day you can join a sightseeing trip and spend your time getting to know the capital. Days 4-6 Take an early morning flight to Cusco and explore the magical city. x Days 7-9 Take an unforgettable train ride through the mountains. Stay in a village and see a typical Inca home. There are plenty of beautiful local cloths and pots for sale. Listen to a traditional Peruvian band, who will give you a demonstration and an explanation of the mu: instruments of the Andes, Visit the ancient city of Macchu Picchu. Day 10 Return to Cusco for anether day to explore the beautiful city. Perhaps try one of the adventure sports on offer. Day 11 Take the morning flight to Lima, Visit x the famous Gold Museum, Day 12. Return flight to London. Test 1 Reading Part 4 Part 4 Questions 21-25 Read the text and questions boiow. For each question, mark the correct letter A,B,C or Bon your prswer sheet Tip Read che tise an the text ule ance fora gener! idea then read again more olor. Exercise can be fun! Exerci keen on them, there are bundveds of exerci makes you feel better, look better and can help you live longer. thas become a huge part of our world, There are gyms everywhere, but if you'7e not videos to choose from. Exercise is good for you. [c But what happens if you are the kind of petson who would do anything rather thas spend five minutes on an exercise bike, including cleaning the house, visiting a boring relative or watching a corrible TV programme? LF yon are that kind of person, you need a plan! Fist of all decide when you are going to exercise. Choose three times a week, like me. Write EXERCISE in your diary, 02 your calendar, on the wall if necessary! Then male suze you do it Don't do anything else, [never make other arrangements to Next, vary what you do. I went co the same actobics class fox two years! No wonder I was bored! Now Tuse different machines at the gym, [ often change my jogging route and I never do aerobies Mal recently started a modern dance class. Jt’s great fun and I've met lots of new people, but as 1s soon as I get boxed I'll find something else! + exercise fun and find an exercise you enjoy. Why not play a sport, or join a dance class! L > 21 What is the writer’s main zi in writing the text? to describe different ways of keeping fit B to persuade people about the benefits of exercise to talk about the exercise classes she goes to ° te encourage people to take exercise 22 What does the writer say about herself? She prefers to exercise at home. She isn't keen on joining classes, She likes to do different kinds of exercise. She doesn't like watching TV, paw 23 What does the reader lear about the writer’s habits? 2A what does she say about her dance class? 25 What would be another good title for the article? A Exercise may be boring, but it’s good for you c Regular exercise is best. eames one Test 1 Reading Part 4 She exercises three times a week. She often exercises with friends. She does aerobics regularly She runs the same route every day. She sometimes finds it boring She may not do it forever. She thinks some people are unfriendly. she prefers doing sport. 7 Many people do too | much exercise, Exercising once a week | | is better than nothing. ‘Test 1 Reading Part Part 5 ‘Questions 26-35 Read the text belaw and choose the cortact word for each space, For each question, mark the correct letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet. Example: 0 A recognising 8 recommending regarding reviewing Answer: [0] A 8&2) Studying abroad of living in (26)... jeciding to study abroad. They realise its the best way to learn More and inore young people are (0) the advan! counmy anct (27) he customs and the way of life of other people, Sendent exchanges give i teenagers the (28) usu. t© five somewhere (29) for a school year : (30) ~~ they are living abroad, they will cat new food, experience new traditions and learn the way people (31) ‘own age live fio day to day, fully chosen host families and attend a (32) school (33) student on the exchange pr Students stay © ome has (34) who directly supports them the whole time they are abroad."To qualify as an exchange student, you (35) be aged between 15 and 18 years and he good at a foreign language. _ ds 26 A separate B another € different D new 27 A for Babout — C of D by 28 A opportunity B aceasion € reason D cause 29 A else B well € too D also. 30 A Whether B Although € However D While d the text. quick’y 3 idsa before you 31 aA its & her C their =D our 32. A home B local GC near—D dlose 33 A Many Bevery All D Both 34 A anybody —_B everyone C anyone somebody 35 A must 8 ought —C have iD need Test 1_Wrting Part 1 Writing Part 1 ‘Questions 1-5 Het are some sentences about learning a language. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first Use no more than three words. viite only the missing words on your answer sheet. ‘You may use this page for any rough work. Example: 0 enjoyed learning languages at school lused Jearning languages at school. Answer: [0| to enjoy 1 | went wo France because f wanted to improve my French, I wanted to improve my French | went to France. 2 | Find speaking in a foreign language embarrassing Iget when speaking In a foreign language. 3 t prefer speaking English to writing it. Tip Remember you need to write no ace Hike speaking English writing i. than three words, 4 1was taught Italian by a very goed teacher. ‘The teacher taught me italian was very good. 5 Im better at languages than any other subject. Languages are my on Subject, Tost 1 Writng Parts 2 and 8 Part 2 Question 6 1 a You stayed with your English friend, Tom, last weekend. Read the instructions carefully aed write an e-mail 10 Tom. In your e-mail,you should underine the most important words © thank him for the visit © say what you enjoyed most © invite him to stay with you. Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet Part 3 Write an answer to one of the quastions (7 or 8) in this part. Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet, Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet Question 7 1 Your English teacherhas asked you 10 writea story. ‘© Your story must begin with this sentence, TEP cocennsstsesencs Remember to choose only one ofthe When | opened the letter | found a plane sesto A trem ticket with my name on ‘ch carefully and under\ine the jortant: word, Decide wrich ‘© Write your story on your answer sheet. ‘one you can do vest, but don't y ‘pend 300 long de Question 8 © This is part of letter you recelve from your Enelish friend, Mary. In your next letter, please tell me all about the party you went to last weekend. Did you enjoy It? Did you meet anybody interesting? Now write a letter ta Mary answering her questions. © write your letter on your answer sheet Paper 2 Listening (about 30 minutes) Theve are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a short recording, Choose the correct picture and put a tick (¥/) in the box below it, Example: How does the woman travel to work? = Travel Dates 5th — 31st (19) Test 1 Listening Pact 4 Tip m os Part 4 Read the mations and the ln quickly for an dea of whe Questions 20-25 what, ‘alking abou Lok at the six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Anna, and a boy, James, about a party. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect, IWitis correct, put a tick (¥) in the box under A for YES. [fit is not correct, put a tick (7) in the box uncer B for NO, A 8B ves NO 20 James is locking forward to his brother's engagement oO 0 21 James thinks his brother's girlfriend is boring, oO 0 22 Anns enjoys her family parties. Oo O 23. James gets on well with his cousins. o 0 24 Anna reminds James to buy them a gift. O 0 25 Both Anna and James have bought things en the intemet before. Oo a ee Test 1 Speaking Paper 3 Speaking (10-12 minutes) Part 1 Personal information (2-3 minutes) Tip I Answer these questions: Be ready to What's your name? your pereonal a ‘What's your surname? How do you spell it? every day, chings you like doing, ete Where do you live? on Do you work or are youa student? Do you enjoy studying English? Ba you think that English will be useful to you in the future? What do you enjoy daing In your free time? Part 2 Simulated situation (2-3 minutes) Tip Listen to th ewaminer's "6 carefully, you do You are choosing a present for your friend’ Look at the picture on page 21 Takeboutwnatpesentsyoucnkythen deidesiihereso get, Serta ck Part 3 Responding to a photograph (3 minutes) uctions, and to say bafore Candidate A:/ook at Photo 1 on page %4, show it to Candidate B hick of and talk about it. Candidate B:look at Photo 2 on page 95, show it to Candidate A and talk about it, cme thing you start speaking Part 4 General conversation based on the Tip . photographs (3 minutes) The conv will be connected to the photos, so you car Talk to each other about the kinds of transport you use, Talk about what you like and dislike about different forms of transport. talked about In Part 2, ng Part? Test 1_ Speaking Test 2 Reaeling Part Paper 1. Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Reading Part 1 Questions 1-5 Lock at the text in each question, What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, Bor on your answer sheet, Example: 0 Use these daors only in an emergency. Answer: [0] 1@ The gym is closed 3-5 p.m. Friday for staff training. o 2 Take one tablet twice a day with food. Tip Read cach sgn crea Ta Why Behe? Who eo, Where A You must never leave by th joors. B_ The doors can be used if necessary. Only some people can use these doors. A The public can use the gym for part of Friday. ‘The gym is closed for one day. No staffare available on Friday after 5 pm. You should eat before you take these tablets. B._ You should take these tablers for two days. You should have two tablets per day, [NOTICE LOST BOOK i anyore finde my Enalish boot, please ‘bin at the loss property office — | eth tt the library yesterday MESSAGE To: Tom From: Joe ‘Tom = Football training fe cancelled Lund furcher noties because Mike has gone away, maybe we could do something else this weet. No dogs allowed anywhere on the beach between May and September. Test 2 Reading Part? What does Juan want people to do? A return bi property to the library for his lost English book give him back his library book B lool ‘Tom and Joe aren't playing football because A they're going away for a week B_ Mike is somewhere else, . tuaining is on another day. A Dog owners must avoid certain areas of the beach, B_ Youcan never teke your dog onto this beach. Dogs are welcome at certain times of the year Tese2, Reading Part 2 Part 2 Questions 6-10 The people balow are choosing a video to hise for the eve: On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight videos. Dacide which video would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 6-10, mark the comtect letter (A-H) on your answer sheet, 6 Sarah enjoys watching films that scare Tip “ her if they arewellmade.she doesnt pie tars anspering she weccone keto beabieto quesswhetsgoing Ty a are a tohappen. information at least once, 7 Maria prefers serious films that are about people and relationships. She kes watching stories that take place in the past. 8 ‘Simon has a stressful job and relaxes by watching fun films that entertain him and are eagy to understand, He likes to laugh and he likes to guess whats going to hap geal 9 Jian likes films that make him think, but doesn like to be scared He also keen on history and sport 10 Sally enjoys well made and serious crime stories. She likes films that surprise her but isn't keen on love storie Test2 Reading Part? BEST OF THE VIDEOS Going Home co reums to his home village in South Amesica ater two yeas away, he 1 find his giellriend waiting for him she has beet I he di jory with some new Vednapped. An o ideas and a shock ending! Don't miss ic Worst Wishes When Mareie wishes that the nasty girls at school would disappear, her wish comes ‘rue! She makes another wish and then another. Soon Marcie is concrelling her sehool, her family and her town! This ‘would be frightening if it wasn't so easy to guess the story! Perfect Couple ‘Two peaple are pushed into a dangerous high-speed adventure when they find a suitcase full of money ‘They leave town and try to start a new Jif bue somebody else has different ideas! This is a love story with a difference that may disturb you! The Search ‘What do a teacher, an ex-ctiminal, a policeman and a dentist have in comimon? They're all searching for a milion dollars in cash! The only question is ~ who's going to get it? A simple story with fast action and great comedy! The Lost Gold In the middle of the desert, 2 group of people are searching for lost gold. When they find it, however, they also discover a terrible 3,000-year old secret! This frightening film is non-stop action with excellent acting and a clever story. You'll never guess the ending} But be warned ~ don't watch this film with the lights out! Lonely Lives ‘When ex-footballer Jack Powell returns 4 fiien ' weeding, the memories ‘rirteenth birchday come re Most of the film happens in che 1960s and it about a lovely boy who becomes ds wits a lonely man. There are no. urprises in the fm, but it's well made and My Father Sam wants to play baseball, like his father before him. He's the best player in his school, so why isnt he picked for the team? Sam s00n finds out that its his father who is stopping him from playing. What he wants to find out is why! This excellent story will ep you guessing to the end. Arrival of a stranger Amy lives in a quiet towa where nothing, happens. But when a stranger comes to town people suddenly start to disappear. A fast-moving comedy set in the 1970s, with a surprise ending! test 2 Reading Pact 3 Part 3 ‘Questions 11-20 Look at the sentences below about doing courses on the internet. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect IFit is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. IFit isnot correct, mark B on your answer sheet. 111. Most people do more than one course with Learn Now Tip Reed the tle ar ‘he tent quickly sri wiall a SeHC for a geroral idea then read to: sore slowly. 12 Learn Now is only for people who ha in 13 With Leam Now, people study only the subjects they feel are necessary, 14 Testing is an important part of Learn Now. 15 Some companies use Learn Now for training their employees, 16 You must have ;ome basic skills to be able to do a computing course. : 17 Learn Now tecommends all students learn at a centre 18 You can begin learning as soon as you contact Learn Now. 19 Leaming ata centre means attending regulary. 20 Everybody must go to a centre for training at least once. Tost2 Readine Part 2 Learn Now Learning is for life People who begin Learn Now soon find that leaming is fun and that it doesr’t have to stop at school or at college. I's something 5 you can do all your life. Over hatf those taking Learn Now courses come back and study again and again, What is Learn Now? Learn Nov’ is perfect for anyone who hasn't 10 been successful with traditional ways of learning and wants to try something different. The courses allow you te learn just what you want to learn when you want to learn it. You don't have to doa {ong course that may include many things that you don’t actually need. And you don't have to take any exams! Who is Learn Now for? 15 Everyone can benelit from Learn Now ~ from company employees viho need to learn new skills quickly, to people wanting te return to work. Many businesses use Learn Now as part of their staff development. Others have found that an extra skill has helped them te change their career paths while many people use Learn Now just for their own interest What courses can | do? 2a ‘There are aver 400 courses to chaose from, so there is something for everyone, The most popular courses are in computing and you can do any of these at any stage. Business courses are als very popular and there are some excellent ‘Skills for Life! courses that help you improve your | ‘maths and communication skills. Remember you don't need experience or knowledge for any of ‘cur courses. 25 Where do | learn with Learn Now? You can learn by distance learning at home or at work, er you can go to one of our Learning Centres, However, if you are very naw to the world of the internet and computing, we do suggest you come to a centre where we can guide you along in person. How do I get started? 30 Just call in or telephone one of our centres and we will get you started without delay. IF you want | to learn at one of our learning centres, we will ask you to come in for some training, and from ‘then on you Just book in whenever you want to, f you want to work only at home, or at the office, we can organise everything by telephone or e-mail, We'll start you off with some basic training and then keep in contact with you te make sure you are getting the best from Learn Now. Our 25 skilled staff are always available to help. Test 2 Reading Part ¢ Part 4 Questions 21-25 Read the text and! questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet, Night Work Can yo it wold be like svorking ac night? You'd start your day when everyone ebe £0 bed. a you'd go vo bed when everyone else was getting np. Is that real These days more and move jobs neve! 1 by done at night. Most big, hotels 5 se joy 24-hour room e-and need staff ar reception and working in the bars, Many companies have 24-hour ell centres co deal with emergency enquiries Th ¢ 2-hour supermarkets, and of course thene axe the woskers for the emergency services such as freighters, the police and hospital workers, However, few people can work well st night. This is parely because we eauot easly chan ur sleeping habits. Some people ean manage on as it as three hours sleep to others need a5 many as eleven hov:s ~ you're either a ‘short sleeper" or 3 long, sh hile TF working at night stops you fiom getting the amount of sleep you need, you will est pare of the day for everyone is seound Iunchtine and te worst point is berween 2 a.m. ane! 4 aan.So if jou'e driving home at this time or doing something important at work, chings ave Fir move Tikely te go wrony Humans ore used co sleeping at night and being awake during the day, and hey" never b able vo do things de asker way round. The problem is thac ‘diy’s 24-howr society isnt going to dow down which means thot ty workers will remain, 21 What is the writer's main aim in writing the text? A_ to describe the importance of work B_ to say how working at night can be bad for you si © tosuggest how people can change their way of some questions te otard the whole D_torecommend people spend more time Ineatring of the text. You may ned sleeping 166 look in different. pacts of the text for the anower. What does the writer say about nig! 23. What would a reader learn about sleep from the text? 24 What does the wniter say about the future? 25 Which of the following could also be a title for this text? A one oo @> Test 2 Reading Part a Many people refuse to work at night. Itis easier than working during the day. Iis easier to demand better working conditions. ‘There Is a variety of them. Everybody needs the same amount Irs dlificu to change your steeping needs People sleep better in the early morning Many people need more than 11 hours’sleep. Fewer people will work during the day. Some jobs will always be done at night, People will demand fewer services People will work longer hours, a 8 Agood night's sleep Aworker that sleeps an change your life! more, works more! c > Society is changing but The loneliest jobs our bodies are not! in the world! Test2 Part 5 Questions 26-35, Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A,B, C or D on your answer sheet. Example: OA much —B further C sway far Answer:[o]a, 2 <8) { Good walks You're rarely (Dean. from a good walk in Britain ~ (26)... you live in the town or the counby, From mountains in. the Norch to gentle bills in the South, you're (27) to find some Wide open spaces you will like. People (28) econo live in the city can enjoy walks : (29) canals anc in the many beautiful parks to be found : Walking gives you the (30)... of exereise and at the same time ellows you 10 experionce wonderGal scenery. You cam als0 (81)... about local wildlife. On foot in the countryside, you see rmuch more dian you'd (32). see (rosa a car or on a bike ‘However, if you are ont and about in the count (83)..ca.csons that’s private, you (34) in ficlds! side make sure you follow the rules. You mustiv't go stay on public footpaths and (35)... 26 A whether B while C because =D although 27 A confident B sure C definite clear 28 A who B whom C whose D which 29 Around —B through C along _—D between “us i 30A hulp Bbeneft C assisance allowance ee tga temd tre rae 31 A know B find € leam D look Het each line. 32 Aever — Banever—C yer D always : 33-A any B anywhere C anyway anyhow 34 A could B ought: C would D should 35 A stay B avoid C keep. D tet Test 2. Writing Part 1 Writing Part 1 Questions 1-5 Hore are some sentences about food For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the fi Use no more than three words. ‘Write only the missing words on your answer sheet. You may use this page for any rough work, Example: 0 My parents asked me if| was eating wel, My parents said! to Mey‘ unsen-n Well?” Answer:/0] Are you eating | 1 Fish is better for you than meat. Meat isn’t for you as fish. 2 Shacks can be bought in the café. YOU vnnnons im the café fe before and afte: ‘the aap to help with the meaning 3 He can cook really well He's teally nun Cooking. 4 The’ re only @ few good restaurants in this area, There aren't very ‘good restaurants in this area. 5 It isa good idea to eat plenty of fruit and vegetables. Everybody «noun plenty of fruit and vegetables, Test 2 Weting Parts 2 and 3 Part 2 Question 6 You forgot your friend Pauls birthday Tip . ‘rite a note to Paul: In your note, you should {# apologise for forgetting his birthday «suggest you take him out fora meal lock at the verbs lke chant, verbs in you © say when you are free, Sine Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet. that hao the meaning of these verve. Part 3 Write an answer to one of the questions (7 oF 8 in this part, Write your answerin about 100 words an your answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet, Question 7 7 ‘© Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. ue © Your story must bagin with this sentence: Plan yourideas before you star, Think of the best order to iwas surprised when | arrived at the bus stop. : ‘© Write your story on your answer sheet, Tip. beg ter you reczve from yourEnglsh eng, 4, fom Question 8 nd write a suitable © Thisis part ofa penfriend, Jane, | really like baeketball. What's your favourite sport? ‘© Now write a letter 10 Jane, telling her about your favourite sport. ¢ Write your letter on your answer sheet, __Test2. Listening Part 1 Paper 2 Listening (about 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a short recording Choose the correct picture and put a tick (7) in the box betow it Example: How does the woman travelto work? 3 Whereis the mobile phone? @ Wa KX Test 2 Listening Part 4 4 When are they going to celebrate the end of their exams? ole all B[] 5 What does Alison's new boyfriend look like? oe eae au 82 est 2. Listoning Part 2 Part 2 Tip - White your answer i poneil she frst time, IFyou miss one, Questions 8-13 be ‘You will hear someone reviewing @ music night, you hear the reco For each question, puta tick [V) in the conect box. 8 The Old Cakis going to A stop serving food. Oo B_ introduce music at lunchtimes. C try to attract ferent kinds of people, 9 Bands who play at the Old Oak A. will play for nothing, B_ can play in the pub before they perform. have to book three weeks before, oO 10 Living World have A. recently formed just moved to the area. changed thelr sound 111 What happened during part of the band’s A. There was a problem with some equipment. [_] pertonmenee! They stopped playing for a while. Oo € Somebody was injured. oO 12 The pub was quite empty because ‘A many of the band's fans were away. Oo only local people knew about the performance, Oo € alot of people left early oO 13 What must bonds do if they want to play A prove. their members are locals QO atthe publ: send an example of their music oO show they have hed previous success] Test? Listening Part 3 Part 3 Questions 14-19 You will hear somebody on the radio talking about a restaurant For each question, fil the missing information in the numbered space Address: Market Street, a4). Village Opening day: (15) 18th October Lunch time Opening times: (16) a.m, ~3 p.m. Menu; — Two-course menu (pay exwa for (17) ) Evening Opening times: 7 p.m. ~ 10 p.m, Menu: ‘Three-course menu (ree (1B) eine until 31st Oct) Group bookings Contact us (19) a weeks before event eee The Rooftop Restaurant Tip cng ja oe von the ing muss be NALA ae : Test2 Listening Part 4 Part 4 Tip be Questions 20-25 anowers to the questions in vat you wll hear the Look at the six sentences for this part You will hear a conversation between a git Meg, and a boy, David, about their plans for the future. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. IF itis correct, put a tick () in the box under A for YES. [Fits net correct, puta tick) in the box under B for NO. A 8B ves NO 20 David immediately advises Meg not to take & year off. Be 21 Meg plans to get a well-paid job during her year off, o oO 22 Meg feels going abroad will benefit her studies. O O 23 Meg and David agree that you can get life experience at home. Oo 6 24 Meg is used to travelling, Oo 0 25 Meg decides to go travelling after her course instead. oOo 0 Test 2 Speaking Paper 3 Speaking (10-12 minutes) Part 1 Personal information (2-3 minutes) Answer these questions: What's yourname? What's your surnam Where do you live? Do you work or are you a student? Do you enjoy studying English? Do you think that English will be useful to you in the future? What do you enjoy doing in your free time? 2 How do you spell it? Part 2 Simulated situation (2-3 minutes) You are planning a weekend at a campsite Look at the picture on page 38 Talk together about the different places to camp and then decide on the best one, Part 3 Responding to a photograph (3 minutes) Candidate A:lock at Photo 1 on page 96, show it to Candidate B and talk about it. Candidate B;look at Photo 2 on page 97, show it to Candidate A and talk about it Part 4 General conversation based on the photographs (3 minutes) Telk to each other about what you do at the weekend. Talk about your favourite kinds of entertainment. Tip Think about tha right Ronse to use when “allking abo) Ivetvorktikarhau ourself things you ea Tip Don't worry If you do use a word with a similar meaning, oF repealing and think krew the somotining in th # you need to Usk a a Tip Libten carefully to the exatriner instructions. Aek if you aren’ owe Test3 Read | Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Reading Part 1 Questions 1-5 Look at the textin each question, What does it say? Mark the correct letter A,B or Con your answer sheet. Example: 0 Use these doors only in an emergency. Answer LA ® S| an you carefully at the h option before you i You must never leave by thase doors. The doors can be used if necessary Only some people can use these doors There is no longer: a delivery charge f on orders of pizza. Passengers without passes should have the correct fare. Drivers are unable to give change. This restaurant gives a free pizza with every i order, ‘You don't have to pay for a pizza delivery. Some orders of pizza cannot be delivered. Passengers must have 3 pass or the exact money. Some fares on this bus route have changed. ‘You can only travel on this bus if you have a pass, There are two tickets left for Thursclay’s performance, We need lo get ther today! “The problem isa last my erect cerat Please wait here until a member of staff takes you to your seat. Friday’s concert carcelied. Anybody who has bought a tlokes should come to my office today and their money will be returned. Simon Anderson Test3_ Beading Part} What does Jacky want Lisa to do? A. cancelan arrangement 8 find her creat card C_ buy some tickets Somebody will show you where you can sit. B Ifyou don't want to wait you can go straight to your seat. © You should go to your seat and wait for a member of staff. A Tickets for the concert can be bought from Simon's office, ‘Theve are no tickets left for Friday's concert. You can have your money back if you have bought a tickat. Tost Reading Part? Part 2 Questions 6-10 ‘The people below are planning to stay in a hotel in Paris ‘On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight hotels, Decide which hotel would be the most suitable for the following people, For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet Maria is student planningtomect Tip some friends forthe weekend, Shetd like to stayin the centre so that they can easily get to bars and clubs. She doesnt want to spend much on food. Underline the xey words in Stefan is going on a business trip and wants to stay in a hotel where he can hire a room for meetings. Het like to eat at the hotel and be able to get te and from the airport easily Eleni has a stressful job and would like to spend a weekend shopping. Shel like to stay ina hotel which is close to the shops and which offers plenty of leisure facilities, Kathryn and Klaus would like to stay in quiet part of Paris. They are keen to explore the sights, but would prefer the hotel to organise trips. 10 Paolo would like to spend time studying French painting. He's travelling alone so would prefer to stay in a hotel ‘where he'll have the chance to meet other people. cists aU Neen Test 3 Reading Part? PARIS HOTELS Hotel Inn The Hotel Inn is a large and modern hotel in the centre of Paris. The nearest Metro station is only 100 metres away, which makes it easy to reach the main train station and the airport. As well as TV, telephone and mini-bar, there is a choice of three restaurants, and facilities for conferences. The Trocadero ‘The Trocadero is a traditional hotel with avery friendly atmosphere in a popular part of Paris. It is perfect for art lovers, being close to many of Paris’ most famous galleries. There is also a bar where guests can socialise in the evenings, La Villa La Villa is a reasonably priced hotel in a very fashionable and central part of Paris, amongst antique shops, cafés, and lively streets. It is the perfect place for those wishing to enjoy Paris nightlife, La Villa has an excellent restaurant, and all meals are included in the price. Hotel Bel Air The hotel is in a peaceful patt of Paris f the hotel will arrange group sightseeing, These are pleasant gardens ns the main tourist attractions, although an exceles La Villette ala hotel close to the tin, The scien waters of the museum, with its displays of the latest in sciemtific technology, is also nearby only is include Hotel Etoile ‘The Hotel Etoile is within walking distance Of the best stores in Paris, The Hotel has 2 heated swimming pool, steam room and gym. All meals are included The Comfort Inn The Comfort Inn is betw of Paris and Disneyland Paris, All rooms have TV with free movies, and for the mote active, there is a golf course a few minutes’ walk away. Brealcfast is provided daily, and lunch and dinner from Monday to Thursday. Free car parking is available. enth Hotel Petite The Hotel Petite is a busy family-run hotel not far from the main train station It provides buffet breakfast, and is close to many excellent restaurants for other meals. Test Readin Parts Part 3 Questions 11-20 Look at the sentences below about a centre that teaches music. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. Iitis correct, mark A on your answer sheet IFitis not correct, mark 8 on your answer sheet. 11 Advice is offered to new pupils on special open days. 12. The maximum number of pupils Jearning an instrument in a small group is four. 13 Boginners canbe taught their instrument on thelr ovr Tip . Retrember that: questions IH20 are 14 Alllessons take place at the same school. in the order of the t 15 tis possible to have a lesson at the weekend, 16 Parents should buy an instrument as soon as they apply fora place. 17 Singing helps students to improve other skills 18 Singers are expected to take exams 19 Only eight children can attend a ‘Musical Youth class at the same time. 20 Patents can join in the ‘Musical Youth’ classes. Learning music is suportaat for the e¢ nal and personal development of young people! Learning, mosic is also great fin! Learning art Instrument: how do pupils: 5 choose? All our teachers are highly qualified and experienced musicians, and pupils can Jearn to rl keyboard tw dhe drums, We have 0 ats, from the a wide range of instr days 10 swhen new pupils who ane unsure which inserument to choose can come to the centre They are able to speak to teachers about which inserument a and they ight be best for th action cca also see and hear classes in 1s How ace pupits aught? Pupils can Jearn in smell grow individually, dep. groups of thiee or Four pupils have Tessons that Ist for a minimum of thirty minates. Cl 20 Jessons last for 9 miniraum of forty-five minutes Individual lessons are offered only t© pupils who have some experience. | When and where do lessons take place? lable in ny schools, usual able for 25 Lessons are ava during the day. If there is no lesson 4 particular inswument is a particular school, ents can be made at one of our other arrange’ inmsic centres for lessons on Saturday. 30 afternoons or weekday evenings Who is responsible for buying the instruments? Pareuts usually have (© provide instruments and mus. But parents of beginners axe advised not 25 0 buy an instrument until they ave cold chat a Me Test 3 Reading Part 3 “Music for Life so find oui phice is available They she fioas the teacher the most suisable type of instrument to gee. Singing lessons: what are the benefits? The € can encourage your ntre ako offers singing lessons. Sing people to develop different abilices. Ie ean help with communication, and for those who go te dram) school, singing provides good uaining for acting too. Pupils can come for an hour every week t0 45 y themselves, or d just en en choose (0 take exanys and sing at concerts Starting young: when can pupils begin? Children are never too young t become "Musical 50 children from the age of 31 interested in unusic. We ave Youth chsses fo to 8. These children to enjoy music chrough 2 variety of re designed to encourage young activities i Fstoiting and movemene."Mosical Yourh? clases 5 take place on Saturday mosnings with groups of about 18 children. parent or other adult rmuist attend each session encouraged to sit with their child ang thom with che activities ee Test3, Reading Part 4 Part 4 Questions 21-25 Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet. A healthy mind The brain is the most amazing part of our body and despite all medical research nobody really understands everything about it, But just like our bodies, it needs to be cared for in ways that can be quite simple. Getting a good night’s sleep, eating a balanced diet and taking deep breaths are all Important methods of looking atter both your body and 5 your brain. | Many people think their brain will slow down with age and their memary will get worse | 8 4 result The truth |, just lke your body, you can also improve your mind. 've found I | ‘can improve my memory by Imagining what | need to remember. For example, if !m | going shopping and | need bread, milk and a birthday card for my brother, |imagine a | 10 loaf of bread, a carton of milk with a cow on the front and a birthday card with a | football on it, | The same kind of method can be used with Important dates, If you have a picture in your mind of a particular event it’s much easier to remember than just a number on a calendar. | ‘Another way of improving your mind is to make sure you regularly visit new places and i 1s have new experiences. Personally | find learning Spanish isa great way to keep the brain ‘working, ut communication in any language is important. Having a conversation is so much better for your brain than staring at a computer screen or at other people talking ony. 21 What is the writer's main aim in writing the text? A to-explzin how the brain works B to talk about problems with the brain € to describe how clever she has become > to suggest the brain needs attention 20. time and under! important words © 22 What does the reader learn about the writer from the text? 23 What does the writer say about the brain? 24 What does the writer say about her own memory? 25 What would be another title for the tex1? A Easy ways to develop | your mind. The amazing power of memory. gn ee Test’3 Reading Part ¢ She has a computer She is learning another language. She likes shopping, She enjoys travelling, It should be weated in a similar way to our bodies. Not enough medical research is being done on i It definitely becomes less quick when we are older. Mages faster than our bodies. It has been possible to make it better She finds objects move difficult to remember than numbers. Ithas got worse over the years. She often forgets birthdays. The latest research into the brain. How to remember things you thought you'd forgotten. Test 3 Reading Part S Part 5 Questions 26-35 Read the text below and chase the comect word for each space, For each question, mark the correct letter A,B, Cor D on your answer sheet Example: OD Amuch Blarge C mary —D great ansver Da. 2.2) Different sides of Egypt When most people think of Egypt they think of ancient history, but in fact Egypt offers (0) one yore. There are (26) anus tnany diffexent Eqypts to enjoy = it pust depends (27) ....me- how you're feeling, On some days Egypt (28) a country of beautiful palaces and days spent visiting the pyrarmids at Giza, On otliers you have 4 (29) to find bargains in the lively markets of Old Caito, Egypt ais0 (30) sun adventure tours inchuding visits to the desert, and sports including scuba diving and (31) golf and fishing, For people who just want to relay they can lie ia the sun (32) a... the sea, oF go on a boat (33) dowa the River Nil watching birds and crocodiles. In the evcaing they can visit fine restaurants and (34) - time enjoying the exeiting night life, or going out to the opera, Whoever you are, whatever you like doing, you'll find something you'll love (35) Eaypt 26 A too Bmore —C over Dso 27 Ain Bon © from D of 28 A means B knows —C understands D feels 29 atime B possibilty C chance -method Tip Bofare you look at vhe choices, think 30A a fers y goes; Bide “E proviis = ioe of a word which eight fit IF i one 31 A even B still C yet D however of the choices, it: may ‘ah nsw, but try all she other cho! 32 A along B by € through next toe before deciing 33a tow 8 trip € visit D break “ 34.A make B find have D spend B5A at B for © about D with ° Test’3 Writing Writing Part 1 Questions 1-5 Here are some sentences about living abroad, For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the frst, Use no more than three words. Write only the missing words on your answer sheet, You may use this page for any rough work, Example: © When | was a child my family lived in Spain. My family used in Spain when I was a child. Answer:/0| to live | 1 Living abroad is more exciting than going on holiday, 2 first sentence, Underline them and think of a different way of Going on holiday isn't as living abroad, 2 Ifyou want to work in some countries, you need to have a visa. ‘You can’t work in some countries you havea visa. 3 When I started living there, my German improved. My German improved as | started living there. 4 Travelling alone in a foreign country is difficult It isnt travelling alone in a foreign country, 5 He's too young to work abroad, He isn't old smn t0 work abroad, Test3, Writing Parts 2 and 2 Part 2 Question 6 You are having a birthday party Write an e-mail to your English friend, Anna. in your e-mail, you should invite her to the party © offer to pick her up from the station © suggest she stays with you for a few days neon » “ Tip . Make weg lesa order. lt ly the oame a9 the order wee points In the question Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet Part 3 Write an answer to one of the questions (7 oF 8] in this part: Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet, Question 7 @ Thisis part of aletter you receive from your English penfriend. in your next letter, please tell me all about your weekends. Who do you spend time with? What do you like doing best? ‘© Now write a letter answering your friend's questions: TID omnere 5: «Write your letter on your answer sheet Fehondbor you mut wet about 100 words Question & ‘© Your English teacher has asked you to write @ stony © Your story must have the following title Tip The Rainy D. Make sure you have a Beni y Day middle and end in your plan © Write your story on your answer sheet. you start writin Test 3 Listening Part 1 Paper 2 Listening (about 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 There are seven questions in this part. For each question there are three pictures and a short recording, Choose the correct picture and put a tick (¥) in the box below it. Example: How does the woman travel to work? Tip 00k at the plc aQ 2. What isthe woman going to do on holiday? Test 3 Listening Part 4 w = 3 Test’ Listening Part 2 Part 2 answers may be and you my Questions 8-13, hoar sortathirg about rore thar You will hear an interview with a writer chem For each question, puta tick () in the conrect box 8 Jack started writing when he A. worked at a school. Oo B_ gaveuphisjobasateache. was very young. 9 Jack keeps fit by A exercising every day. oO running every morning. oO © going for walks a 10 Jack eats his lunch A. atthe same time every day. oO away from his computer, (| while he is writing, Oo co write A. only in is office. [ in different places In the kitchen. Oo 12 How long does it take Jack to completely finish A about six months anotel more than a year less than twelve months 13 What does Jack do afterhe'sfinished a novel?’ ——A_-He goes away on his own, He stops writing for a while, OHH 000 C_ He starts writing something else. Test 3_ Listening Part 3 Part 3 Tip . anouer tray be more than ove Questions 14-19 word, but don't write more than ore You will hear somebody talking about a fashion show. ansner For each question, fillin the missing information in the numbered space. Iffley College, Dublin - Fashion Show The Date 4) 25th June The Place Drama studio on the (15) of the college The Timetable 11,30.am. Men's fashion (Including (16) 12.30 pm. Lunch (served in the (17) ) 1.30 pm. Women's fashion (including summer and wincer wear) (as) Presentation by fashion students at che college Further information Buy tickets over the phone, on the website or at the college (19) Information about the clothes can be found on the college websice or in your programme. Test 3 Listening Part 4 Part 4 Questions 20-25 Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a gid, Sarah, and a boy, Thomas, about moving abroad. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. IFicis correct, puta tick (in the box under A for YES. fit is not correct, puta tick (W) in the box under B for NO. A 8B YES NO 20 Thomas and Sarah agree that moving away is difficuk. Oo oO 21 Thomas thinks people will go and see Sarah. ) oO 22 Sarah's parents have bought house in the south of Spain. 0 23 Sarah’ parents have only recently thought about moving abroad. o 0 24 The whole of Sarah's family are moving to Spain. Oo 0 Oo oO 25 Sarah is confident about her ability to speak Spanish. Test3. Speaing Paper 3 Speaking (10-12 minutes) Part 1 Personal information (2-3 minutes) Answer these questions: Whar’ your name? \What’s your surname? How do you spell it? Where do you live? Do you work or are you a student? Do you enjoy studying Enclish? Do you think that English wil be useful to you in the future? What do you enjoy doing in your free me? Part 2 Simulated situation (2-3 minutes) You've decided you need to do more exercise Look at the pleture on page 57. Talk about what activities would be most enjoyable. Part 3 Responding to a photograph (3 minutes) Candidate A: look at Photo | on page 98, show it to Candidate B and talk about I. Candidate B:laak at Photo 2 on page 94, shaw it to Candidate A. and talk about I Part 4 General conversation based on the photographs (3 minutes) Talk to each other about where you live.Talk about what you like and dislike about your area, word Mak: you know how to say the alphabet proper'y TP enncnintccsste rg Remenver that ths 6 a di Talk with your partner. Allow the peak but make sure you tal to. Tip anything to 983 help you by avking questions tren, 0 talk to your p the examiner. Make 64 part in the corverss encourage your partner to epeak Test 4 Beading Part 1 Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Reading Part 1 Questions 1-5 Look at the text in each question What does i say? fark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet. Example: 0 Use these doors only | in an emergency. | Te Uy 24-hour security Creer If the ticket office is closed, please use the machines on the platform. A. You must never leave by these doors. 2 The doors can be used if necessary, © Only some people can use these doors The cameras are not operating at the mament. B Theres security in this car park day and night. This car parkis only safe during the day, A. You can't always get a ticket from the machines. Tickets are available when the office isn’t open. There are two ticket offices at this station. Tip You nay see some of che sa wards in the sign aad the options the whole meaning must be the same in the correct optio NOTICE ALL MEMBERS We are changing vember vieit rece The manager MESSAGE To: Lisa From: Janes Lisa ~ Have you done your homework? | left my book st schooll Can | use yours? Please show your staff discount card before you pay for your goods. Test 4 Reading Part! A All members have to have new identity cards. Members should hand in new photos by April sth, Everybody must leave their identity cards at reception, What does Janet want Lisa to do? A goto the school with her B_ explain the homework © lend her a book A Some people can have a discount in this shop. B Staff are not allowed any discounts. C_Staif will always ask you for your discount card, Test 4 feading Part 2 “ an Tip Questions 6-10 Sore of the infonnat lople below are al sie poopie and the choices ACH may b The people below ate all planning a holiday Vractmeenc tae On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight holidays. Decide which holiday would be the most suitable for the following people For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your ans fer sheet, 6 Hannah is a computer programmer who works long £ hours. She is quite unfit at the moment, but wu ike to a5 go onan activities holiday that allows her to ty eifferent a Sports 7 Alberto needs a rest after his exams, but he doesnt want t0 9 fo the beach, He’ like to find a holiday that combines oppartunities to relax with the chance to visit more than one country. Charlotte is keen on sea life. She'¢ like te go on a holiday that allows her to explore underwater with other experienced divers Sue would prefer to go somewhere near the sea and stay in one place, She likes to do e variety of things when she's ‘on holiday, including exploring the focel area. Simone and Pedro lke to travel around on interesting forms of transport and they enjoy sightseeing and the countryside. This year they'd lke to explore one country, Test 4 Reading Part2 HOLIDAY CHOICE Desert Island Dream Visit the tiny island of Tobago for beautiful beaches. Watch the giant turtles, visit the rainforest, walk through the food markets, take a cruise. You'll never get bored in Tobago. Sun and Surft ‘The wind in your baig, the sun on your a sivim or soak up the sun on the dec of a yacht and wateh the dolphins as you cemnise from bay to bay Explore the countryside We offer fantastic canal holidays and canal boat hice on comfortable traditional boats. Float past woods, fields, pretty vilages and historic towns and the finest English scenery. A great and original way to experience England Real Adventure Have an adventure watching whales and dolphins, Beware! ‘This trip is not for beginners or for those who simply want a ride on a boat! Along with our skilled crew you'll be xpected to join in with plenty of hard work both on board and under the sea! B Breaks in France ss away, our short With up to three d holidays give you plenty of time to try the restaurants of Normandy and do all your shopping! Voyages of Discovery Chase the sun around the Mediterranean on our savensnignt cruise. Gross time zones overnight anc wake up in different countries, Go sightseeing or stay on board. Life slows down at sea, you have time to think, read and best of all do absolutely nothing, Deep Down Under the Sea Lidia: tet eta etait the Cadi. Price includes fight, hotel, teaching and bur please bring a medical certificate to show that you are fit and healthy! The sea ~ and nothing else Choose from Greece, Turkey, or the Caribbean for a five day non-stop cruise on board one of our luxury liners. Enjoy the on-board entertainment and eat in top restaurants. You won't want to get off 3° Tost 4 Reading Part 3 Part 3 Questions 11-20 : Look at the sentences below about a gym that has recently opened, Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct ot incorrect, ( If itis cosrect, mark A on your answer sheet : itis not correct, mark B on your answer sheet, 4 11 You ave given an identity card as soon as you join the gymnasium, 12 Other people can use your membership card. 13 A programme is organised for each member on their fist visit. 14. You must wear certain kinds of clothes in the gym. i 15 You must take a towel into the gymnasium, 16 You can spend as long as you like en all equipment. 17 Staff are alvrays able to answer your questions. 18 You can leave personal items at the gymnasium for 24 hours. 19 You must pay for food in the café 20 Ail complaints should be made directly to the receptionist i | | i | Test 4 Reading Part 3 e Fighting Fit Health Club Membership Card Fighting Fit is 2 members only club, When you first join, we give you a computerised card This has your name end membership number ‘on. We also take your photo and use it for your identity card, which takes a few days to make. Please have your card with you every time you use the club. The card is for your use only, and there is a small charge to provide a new one if you lose it. Members are permitted to bring guests to use the facilities at the club. visiting guest fee is charged for each guest. Fitness Programmes Your Fitness Programme includes a meeting with one of our skilled instructors. This will happen two or three weeks after you have Joined, The instructor looks at your health, your current needs and the way you live, and. organises a programme suitable for you Gymnasium Our gymnasiums are the most modern in the area and have high quality exercise equipment. For safety reasons, sportswear and trainers must be worn while exercising, and please remember to take a small towel into the gymnasium too. It is one of our rules that you wipe the equipment after use. There is no limit to how long you spend in the gymnasium, but we ask you to respect other members by only spending 20 minutes on each piece of equipment. There are experienced staff in the gymnasiums at all times, who will help you with the equipment and your exercise programme, and answer your questions. You can make a half-hour appointment to discuss your progress if you prefer. Locker Rooms We have large male and female locker rooms Please ensure that your property is kept in your locker at al times. Any belongings which are found either in a locker or anywhere else overnight will be removed and taken to Lost Property. We cannot be responsible for any items which are lost in the club, café The café offers a relaxing space where you can help yourselves to free tea, coffee and soft drinks. You will also find cold snacks including 5 sandwiches and a range of delicious salads at 2 very low cost. Suggestion Box Members’ suggestions, and comments ~ good or bad ~ are always welcome, and the suggestion box and forms can be found at reception, Please include your name and your membership number together with your comments. We try to respond within two days Tip Test 4 Reading Part 4 Part 4 Questions 21-25 Read the text anc! questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A,B, C or Don your answer sheet Learn Indian Dancing I've always wanted to learn how to dance. When Iwas younger, [ loved going to discos and I used to spend hours practising as 1 got alder, I bec ny moves in font of the nuinor! [think [was quite good, but ime less confident Recently I decided I'd join a dance class, The prablem with most dance classes is that you need 5a partner, and none of my ma up on the idea when I came across a mag and best of all I could do it on my own! So, onto a course, friends ever wanted to come with me. 1 was beginning to give 3 axticle about Indian dancing, It sounded suea found a class on th internet and booked myself eumed up for ous first lesson feeling very nervous. J needn't have worried though because 40 everyone was really friendly. We were all female, the youngest was about eighteen and che oldest was forty something, Our teacher came in looking fantastic in her traditional dance clothes and we soon all caught y aud enthusiasm. She put on the music immediately which was a combination of ‘westem pop songs set to an Indian best, and we started following her moves. Any nervousness 15 soon disappeared beea ‘whether you're doing them right! he » the moves are so complicated. There's no time to worry abent ve noticed a lot of changes about myself since T started daneing, I'm rmuch fitter and T feel ‘more confident. I've also made some great friends at the class. [f you're interested in dancing, ‘or you just want to feel fitter fd zecommend Indian dance! 21. Whatis the writers main purpose in waiting to describe her childhood the text? to say how she began her hobby to explain why she likes dancing one > to talk about the people she has met 22 What would a reader lear about the writer from the text? ‘She is good at Indian dancing, She enjoys dancing, She likes listening to pop music. one> Shes interested in keeping fit. ° Test 4 Reading Part 4 If you're interested in dance why not learn the art of Indian dancing! Friendly classes! Excellent teachers! Everybody welcome! lrallar Inf right a 23 What does the writer say about herself? A. She hasn't always been confident. B_ She doesn't enjoy doing new things. C She likes meeting people. D_ She was a very nervous child 24 What does the writer say about the first A Everybody was keen to dance. Sense B Nobody spoke to each other at first Everybody admired the teacher. D_ Alotof time was spent discussing the moves. 25 Which advert do you think the writer found onthe internet? A B Learn how to dance! No Have you always wanted to experience necessary! No need learn how to dance? We to bring a partner! We'll match teach you simple steps you with somebody when you from Latin American to arrive! Indian dancing. c D = Are you bored with doing the same old thing? Persuade your partner to join a dance class! Have fun and keep fit at the Test Reading Part 5 Part 5 Questions 26-35 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, Cor Don your answer sheet, i Example: O Achance —Bmanner C method Day Answer: (0 Body Language i Many people believe the (0) to really know somebody is to understand what they mean cience of (27) body language. In age and how co use ie co communicate your when they're saying (26) —nem0m at all! This is ¢ (28) _ learning how to recognise body langu (29) messages ig business (30) oun. there are hundreds of books written on the subject: sare even going into companies to talk (31) employees about how to periorm better They suggest that this can be done with » (32) changes in their body. talk, Welcoming body language, for example, (33) include giving a ftiendly nod to say reward slightly to show you want co listen, The problem is, the mone we i hello and leaning understand body language, the more able we are change it if we want €0."This means that sing when somebody is (34) a he is more difficult chan (35) —..... used to be! [ [oe - — i 26 A anything Bi nothing C something noone | 27 A getting —_B realising C understanding D seeing | 28 A order Bcase spite D fact 29 A every B only ¢ single D own 30 A Nowadays 8 Deily — C Often D Previously i 31 Aa B for cto D by scien 2 i 32 Afew —— B several many D some 33 A should B can ¢ might D ought 34 Ateling —B saying C speaking ——_—D talking 35 Als Bit © they D them Test 4 Waiting Part Writing Part 1 Questions 1-5 Here are some sentences about television, For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words Write only the missing words on your answer sheet, You may use this page for any rough work Exampl 0 Weleft the cinema because the flm was so boring. twas a boring film that we left the cinema, Answer: /0] such 1 You should switch off the TV and do something more interesting iflwere you switch off the TV and do something more interesting, Tip 2 When | was a child I loved watching cartoons oF estate verbs, Make eure Fused 2.0. Watching cartoons when I was a child, ‘that the tense or form you write is 3 prefer watching films to watching documentaries, Ike watehing films watching documentaries, 4 That programme was made in America, They that programme in America. 5 find games shows boring. Iget by game shows. Test4 Writing Parts 2 and 3 Part 2 : Question 6 You are going to visit your aunt in the countryside, Write a card to your aunt. In your card, you should © thank her for the invitation © say when you're going to arrive © describe what you hope to do there. niany of your own idea: Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet. Part 3 White an answer to one of the questions (7 oF 8) in this part. ite your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet. f Put the question number in the box at the top cf your answer sheet, Question 7 «© Thisis part of a letter you receive from your English friend, Tip . | o é Write suitable eentencee to ope | th your next letter, please tell me all and close your letter e., "Thar you for your ietter, ‘How are you? ane about your home. Where ie it? What do you like about it? sae, Write ta me 820" © Now write a letter answering your friend's questions, © Write your letter on your answer sheet, Question 8 . «Your English teacher has asked you to write a stery Tip = 2 Your story must begin with this semience Renerbor to use past tanoes ten teling a stay, ! opened the door very slowly. Write your story on your answer sheet. ° re Test 4 Listening Part Paper 2 Listening (about 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 There are seven questions in this part For each question there are three pictures and a short recording, Choose the correct picture and put a tick (¥) in the box below it. 09 but only one is for the question Example:How does the woman travel to work? Test Listening Part 4 4 How did the woman al] 7 What are they going to eat tonight? Part 2 Questions 8-13, You will hear someone talking about summer activities. For each question, puta tick (¥) In the correct box. 8 What does the presenter say about the Triple Theatre Company? 9 Open air concerts are held 10 One performance of Twelfth Night is cancelled because 11 The concert at the weekend water festival will take place 12 What is true about people taking part inthe talent show? 13. What is different about this year’s flim festival? Test 4 Listening Part 2 necause you hear a word They do a variety of activities o They may cancel their appearance Their performance last year was disappointing C every week in July. more than once in July, conly in July 000 the weather Is likely to be bad. not enough people bought tickets. the actors have to be somewhere else, ona boat. ona bridge. 000 ooo ina tent They must be under eighteen, Their performance must last for less than ten minutes. ‘They must have applied to take part. [ Food will be served all night. [ twill take place in the park. There will bean entry fe. Oo part 3 Part 3 Questions 14-19 You will hear somebody welcoming a group of international students 10 a college. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space Highdown College Tip will hear the exact Accommodation need for the arower, but the words Office at the college (14) pF sentence you hear around it may Opening hours ~ term time: Monday ~ Friday 9am, to4pm (Holidays: Monday and (15) mornings only) Emergency No. (16) College facilities Learning Resource Centre — over 50,000 library books 50 (17) with internet facilities Snacks (including sandwiches and (18) ) = in The Hungry Café on the first floor Hot meals ~ in The Food Hall on the ground floor next to the (19) Pub lunch ~ in the Students’ Bar Test 4 Listening Part 4 Part 4 Questions 20-25 Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between a girl, Jodie, and a boy, Harry, about exams. Decide if each sentence is correct or Incorrect. IFitis correct, put a tick (in the box under A for YES. fit is not correct, put a tick (7) in the box. under B for NO. leave it ancl chink about one, but mate eure you tick 1 right que nurtver You can check your anewers lecaning, AB YES NO 20 Harry has been going outa lot recently. [ o 21 Harry always works hard, oO ie is confident about her exams o QO 23 Jodie thinks studying all night is sometimes useful 24 Harry agrees he needs to do more exercise. o a 25 Harty promises to go to the party. oO Oo Test Speaking Paper 3 Speaking (10-12 minutes) Part 1 Personal information (2-3 minutes) Answer these questions; What's your name? ‘What's your surname? How do you spell it? Where do you live? Do you work ar are you a student? itficuti, i Do you enjoy studying English? > we Do you think that Enalish will be useful to you in the future? } What do you enjoy doing in your free time? j Part 2 Simulated situation (2-3 minutes) Tp snncnroen You are spending the evening with a friend who you have not seen i eae fora long time, Look at the picture on page 75. Talk about what you could do and decide what would be the most sutable of the pictures ae you can but dor womy if you don't encugh time. Part 3 Responding to a photograph (3 minutes) ren't sure about things in the | photo, uoe expressions hea think, Candidate A:look at Photo 1 on page 95, shaw ft to Candidate & ‘elocks tke" might | and talk aboutit we Candidate B:look at Photo 2 on page 96, show I to Candidate A | and talk about it Part 4 General conversation based onthe Tip sth photographs (3 minutes) y seehebia st ails tadal dioagree with what your partrer | Talk to each other about your favourite season. says. It 8 a discussion, not an Talk about what you enjoy dk ng at different nes of year argumersl Tost $ Reading Port | Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes) Reading Part 1 Questions 1-5 Look at the text in each question, What does it say? ‘Matk the correct letter A,B or C on your answer sheet Example: 0 Use these doors only in an emergency. Answer [0] & 8 < 1 a vaques Can you tell Louiea | can’t go out tonight? Ive lost her phone number and | don't know her address! Thanks. Marco 2. ee (Please ask at hotel | reception for a copy of | our winter prices ‘A. You must never leave by these doors. The doors can be used if necessary. © Only some people can use these doors. What does Marco vant Jaques to do? A tell him Louisa’s phone number B give somebody a message © visit Louisa athome The price of some rooms has increased. Prices are the same ali year C_ The receptionist has a lst of how much rooms cost. Test 5 Reading Part | 3 A. There are traffic problems on this route today. Warning B_ You should start planning to travel a different way. Road works starting next month, © There willbe delays forthe next four weeks Please use other routes where possible. 4 1A You can only take the exam fyou have NOTICE completed an entry form. B itis possible to take the exam f you give in a Exam Students form after 16th March, sa9¢ hand in your entry forms by Toth C You cannot take the exam if you have failed it Tip 5 Jaime’s English teacher is going to Lee A cancel next week's lesson. To: Jaime eo ee it ieiatedetetiiern _artve late for next week’ lesson aime ~The bus didn are and Shee lott another one for thirty minutes Wl dd an extn hour to not neck leon otead, Test s Reading Pars 2 Part 2 Questions 6-10 The people below are all planning to vake up a new activity, havens age there are descriptions of eight classes, vould be the most suitable for the following people. On the opposite Decide which cla Tip ‘When you have hack once For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet, 10 Pablo works with computers and feels he needs to do something that will keep fim fit, He isnt sure what to do so het like to be able to try an activity before making final decision Sally is a wahtress and works a lot of hours at different times of the day and evening. She'd like te be able to do. something creative in her own time, Maria is a student and would like do an activity curing the day, She enjoys team games and |s keen to play regularly. Robert wants to take up an activity that will give him plenty of contact with ather people. He is confident and enjoys performing, Helen has a busy and stressful job and wants to find a way of relaxing that she can also do at home. She wants to look better and feel better! ‘Test 5 Reading Part 2 Free Time Art Scene You don’t have to be Picasso to learn to draw and paine in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, Our evening course includes trips to art galleries and visis by local artist Mind and Body Try yoga to help you deal with life's worries! It can also help improve the way you look and develop concentration. Best of ail, once you've learned the basios, it's something you can do anywhere Get started in IT If you're interested in computers and you're not sure what direction to take, try a weekend course at centues, Get familiar with computer basics, then move on to one of our 12- week courses one of our Salsa for Beginners Dancing is great exercise! Find out if it's for You with our free ‘Salsa for Beginners’ Spend an hour having fun in a lively class We're sure you'll want to book straight onto fone of our courses after that! Pen to Paper To help you become a first-class writer, we offer you a home-study course. We have excellent tutors who will guide you through the course and show you how to make the most of your ability. Write and and where you wane. It couldn udy when be easier Lunchtime Fun Fed up with siti hour wondering what co do? Get your sports clothes on and come down to Rivertime Leisure Centre for lunchtime basketball. Every Tuesday and Thursday. about in your lunch What's Cooking? would you like to create fantastic meals and dinner parties for your friends, or do you simply have trouble making an omelette? If the answer is ‘yes’ to either of these questions, why not try one of our Friday evening cooking classes? You'll always have idees for the weekend! On Stage you‘d like something new and interesting to do, why not join the Iking Theatre Group? We work hard bur we have a lot of fun toot We put on two shows a year for local people, which ate always very popular. Test 5 Reading Part 3 Part 3 Questions 11-20 Look at the sentences below about trips to the Great Bear Rainforest, Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or Incorrect, IFicis correct, mark A on your answer sheet. IFitis not comect, mark B on your answer sheet. 11 The Great Gear Rainforest s divided into several parts. Tip cheek your answers 12 Spirit Bears con only be found in the Great Bear Rainforest. the words you under anefuly: 13 You can have various kinds of holiday on the island, 14. People who live in the area welcome tourists, 15. The bears appear when the fish are returning to the Pacific Ocean, 16 Knight Inlet isin the middle of the rainforest. 17 Guests at Knight Inlet travel straight to the river by boet. 18 There isa choice of places to see the bears from, 19 Tourists can watch the bears all year round. 20 All tourists must sleep more than one night at Camphell River. Test 5 Reading Part 3 Explore The Great Bear Rainforest —— [The Great Bear Rainforest is on an island on Britis Columbia's central coast, in Canada. The ra the largest remaining pieve of unbroken rainforest in the world and is full of interesting plants, birds and animals, including the Spirit Bear. It is thought that there are no moze than 400 of these bears in the whole of the Great Bear Rainforest ~ and they don’t exist anywhere else in the world. The Island is a fantastic place to go bear and whale 1 watching, Iti also a great place to go diving, snorkelling ancl fishing. Even better, tourism is encouraged by local peaple and conservationists it shows chat money can be made from the island without changing it, and this helps to protect the rainfo One of the best times to visit the island is mid-September, This is when salmon return in great numbers from 5 the Pacific Ocean wo the streams andl tivers of British Columbia's west coast [tis also when the bears come out to hunt them Ki Bear Rainforest. There Inlet is a place well known for its population of grizzly hears It is on the southern edge of the Great 2p 10 40 bears within a few miles during autumn when the ish are sivimring up the river. Guests who stay at Knight Inlec start cheir adventure with a boat tide. They then board a smal est to the rive. They can go to five different viewing platforms in built to provide a safe and comfortable place to watch the! Ieis not uncommon to see 10-15 bears on the river ata time. 2» bus and travel through the northern rain Autumn isn't e only season that grizzly bears go to the azea Starting in April, when they've woken from their winter sleep, both bla nd grizaly beats arrive to feed on the new spring growth, Even in mid-summer, ——aa07 25 when many of the bears have moved into the forests for their food, you can see several bears cach day. Knight Inlet offrs wildlife viewing holidays coun imaging from one to seven night fo ov pring i 19 summer and auturn bear viewing Alt ! holidays begin at Campbell River and include one ' i night in one of the twa hotels there. This is. essential because the plane journey to Knight Inlet stats very early in the morni ‘Test 5 Reading Part ¢ Part 4 Questions 21-25 Read the text and questions below. For each question, mark the correct letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet. Are you shopping too much? ceive, It started when Iwas a teenager and I worker discount in the shop and I used to spend all my smiges on coches. When 1 got a job in an office T can J, bought a house and had children! Shopping used to be ny Favourite dina clothes shop. I had a sta ‘on spending all my spare money on clothes = even after I liad got ma used to go shopping every weekend and 1 probably spent about £300 a mouth on clothes, It wasn't something I oah d when ] wasa’t very happy, always went shopping however I fele, Sometimes 1a look for ages ro find what I wanted. Other times, Fd juse buy the fist ching I saw. ‘Most of te things J didn't need. One day 1 bought three paits of boots, even though L Ieady had another ten paits at home. I never even took the most expensive pair out off the box! Tealised I had a problei when one day my Sve-year-old daughter looked into my sd me why | had so many handbags. [ counted them. [ had s five handbags and they must have cost me thousands of pounds. I couldn't believe what Va done! wardrobe and eventy- First of all,] threw away my eredit eardh."Then 1 gave away all the clothes that ['d never sworn, After that I made arrangements every Sananday to vist fiends or go om a day trip, so T wouldn't be able to go shopping. 21 Whats the wiiter’s main aim in writing the text? A_to advise people how to shop sensibly B_ to talkabout her expensive way of living © todescribe her addiction to shopping D_ totalkabout different fashions 22 What does the writer say about herself after [A She tied to stop spending so much. she got married? B She managed to spend less than before. She continued spending unwisely 1D She became depressed about her spending. 23 What does the writer say about her past shopping habits? 24 How did the writer feel when she realised she had aproblem? 25 Which of the following is the best description of the writer? cae Test Reading Part 4 She only bought expensive clothes, She always thought carefully about what she bought, She liked to buy something different every day. She sometimes bought things she already had. shocked ‘embarrassed angry with herself miserable The woman who grew up loving clothes and looked fantastic in everything she wore, The woman who recognised her problem but failed to change herself ‘The woman who loved collecting clothes and succeeded in fighting her habit. The woman who shopped and shopped until she had no money left to spend. Tip — Fore You decide on your answer ther choices are not correct. Test 5 Reading Port 5 Part 5 Questions 26-35, Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, 8, C of D on your answer sheet. Example: OAin Bon Cat dof Answer:|O)A 8 2 The Cannes Film Festival Film Festival isthe siost famous fim festival (0). she world. (26) a ned there itis immediacy famors. The Festiea 6 (27) am ‘The Ca film is px .- where some of the film indusery’s most important busi snd where many actors and directors (28) stars, the (29) began in 1939 when the French government (30) a... to have at international festival. They chose Cannes, (31) is in southern France, because it 16 a suiny and beavtiful town tn fact, Cannes was (32) The festival eas po (33) until alter the war snd finaly took place on September 20, 1046. ALBA) cavemen the fi e (35) it was seen aa somethit er a8 a fashionable place to gp. i ae more and sival was mainly a tourist and a soctal event, Howe more films more important. Today it has become the m st important event of Ure year for the film industry 26 A Although B Whether € If DAs 27 A ard Broo C ako D else 2B A become Bum C get D change 29.A fact Bides —C opinion view Tip ance 30 A decided B thought € considered _D wondered iben you have fied read the hole text again vo check your 31 Awhere — B what € who D which ate oeree. 32 A yet Beven already Dever 33 A off Bawsy Can D through B4 A least = B fist —C once D last 35. Adone Bhad Cried D shown ° ‘Test 5 Writing Part Writing Part 1 Questions 1-5 Here are some sentences about free time. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Wirite only the missing words on your answer sheet ‘You may use this page for any rough work Examole 0 It was a really boring film. Iewasn'ta very film. Answer:(0 | interesting 1 That café has better food than any other café in the area Tip That café has food in the area. Check your anewer has exactly the ‘same meaning aa the first sentence Don't leave aiyt 5 t00 cold to go for a walk. It isn’t warm to go fora walk. 3 There are three screens at that cinema, That cinema three screens, 4 You must tum off your phones during the performance, You are not to have your phones turned on during the performance, 5 Only students can get discounts. You can only get a discount a student. Tost 5 Writing Parte 2 and 2 Part 2 Questions Youare on holiday in another country. Write a card to your English friend, Jim. In your card, you should © tell him where you are staying © say what you ate doing ‘© suggest you meet when you retutn, Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet. Part 3 Write an answer to one of the questions (7 or 8) in this part Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet, Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet, Tip Read y the number oF wor cur answer carefully. Check > ard your speling ana gramma Question 7 © Your English teacher has asked you to waite a story. ‘© Your story must begin with this sentence: Late in the evening | heard a loud knock on the door. Write your story on your answer sheet Question 8 © Thisis part of aleiter you receive from your English friend, Mark. in your next letter, please tell me about your family. Do Tip . Check your anc paling and gran carefully for you Spend much time together? Do you have ary brothers and sisters? © Now write a letter to Mark, answering his questions, ‘# Write your letter on your answer sheet, ° Tip oom There are usvally two to the r three parts seotion, Anewer all of then and don't write too many of your comm idea

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