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    Repel O 4: The book offers students exam preparation support for the C1 level LanguageCert exams. The book reflects the official LanguageCert exam specifications and includes: Exam Preparation Guide The book offers free additional support materials, available online: 3850 Ft Proofreading and content revision secured by English Language Skills Assessment Services Ltd, representative of LanguageCert in Hungary. ‘The contents ofthe bock strictly comply with the standards and requirements of LanguageCert examinations. Published by Akadémiai Kiad6, member of the Hungarian Publishers’ and Booksellers Association (MKKE), founded in 1795. PO, BOX 245 H1519 HINGARY wwwakademiai.hu www.szotarnet ISBN 978 963 05 99207 © Péter Szabo, Adrienn Fritz PAsztiné, Borbala © Akadémiai Kiadé, 2018 coh, 2018 Unchanged reprint 2019 All rights reserved, including photocopying, public presentation, radio- and television Lenadvantina ae uall se tranclatinn ridhte ale nertainine to individual chanters. CONTENTS Introduction 7 TOPIC 1 PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, HOUSE & HOME, ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, DAILY LIFE, HEALTH & BODY CARE, RELATIONS WITH OTHER PEOPLE ‘SKILLS PRACTICE 16 PRACTICE TESTS 31 LISTENING 31 READING 35 ‘WRITING 42 SPEAKING 43 TOPIC 2 FREE TIME, ENTERTAINMENT, ARTS, TRAVEL, PLACES & LOCATION ‘SKILLS PRACTICE 48 PRACTICE TESTS 61 LISTENING 61 READING 65 WRITING 72 SPEAKING 73 TOPIC 3 SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY, LANGUAGE, WEATHER, BELIEFS, SOCIETY, ENVIRONMENT SKILLS PRACTICE 78 PRACTICE TESTS 90 LISTENING 90 READING 4 WRITING 100 SPEAKING 101 TOPIC 4 SHOPPING, FOOD & DRINK, SERVICES, MEASURES & SHAPES SKILLS PRACTICE 106 INTRODUCTION OFFICIAL SAMPLE PAPER LISTENING 140 READING 14s WRITING 152 + SPEAKING 154 SCRIPTS 159 KEY = SUGGESTED ANSWERS 181 APPENDIX 199 "APPENDIX 1: LIST OF SPOKEN QUESTIONS FOR FURTHER DISCUSSION 200 APPENDIX 2: LIST OF USEFUL PHRASAL VERBS 209 APPENDIX 3: TEXT TYPES FOR THE WRITING PART OP THE EXAMINATION m4 INTRODUCTION WHAT IS LANGUAGECERT? LanguageCert IESOL (International English for Speakers of Other Languages) and ISESOL (international Spoken ESOL) examinations are based in the United Kingdom, and are offered and accepted internationally. LanguageCert examinations are part of the PeopleCert Group = one of the leading providers in the global certification market. WHY IS LANGUAGECERT FOR YOU? LanguageCert examinations are an excellent choice for real learners studying real English, as all the exam tasks are designed to combine creative enjoyment with usefulness during exam preparation. The tasks reflect reallfe situations that flesh and blood speakers of English would find themselves in STRUCTURE OF THE BOOK ‘The book offers students exam preparation support for the Ci level LanguageCert exams, The book reflects the official LanguageCert exam specifications and includes 4 complete practice tests with a wide range of skills development activities, an additional official sample paper, a detailed overview of the exam tasks, guidance, strategies and tips, as well as suggested answers. ‘The book offers free additional support materials available online, to facilitate its most efficient use: * full audio material for the Listening tests (wwwakademiai.hu ) = speaking and writin files with model answers and examiner's feedback (wowwelanguagecert.hu) * additional ideas for classroom use (wwwlanguagecert hu) ‘The book is more than a collection of practice tests: it is designed to improve exam per- formance and increase language competence for success in the LanguageCert exam. Each of the frst four chapters covers a range of typical exam topics so that students can fully revise the vocabulary related to the topic area. The Sth chapter with an official sample testis generic cone, with no fccus on any particular topic area. Every single exercise within each chapter is constructed 50 as to develop both learners’ content knowledge and the communicative skills necessary for properly and adequately responding to he tasks during the real exam. To facilitate self-study, an answer key and a script for the Listening tasks is also included at the end of the book ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, INTRODUCTION EXAM TASKS AND EXPERTS’ ADVICE = LISTENING. Task Marks Part 1 _| Listen twice to short unfinished conversations between two speakers. 6 (One three-option multiple choice for each conversation for candidates to choose the appropriate completion or continuation of the conversation. [Part 2 | Listen twice to three conversations each with three speakersto identify specific] 6 aspects ofa conversation (eg, speaker’ feelings or attitude, the relationship between the speakers) ‘Two three-option multiple choice questions for each conversation. Part3 | Listen twice oa monologue to identify specific information. Amessage pad | 7 vvith seven headings and space to write the correct information for each heading (15 words). Partd | Listen tice toa discussion to answer related questions 7 Seven three-option multiple choice questions. Total marks forlistening | 26 Marks needed to pass the Listening section | 13 ‘The Listening section lasts about 35 minutes Exam preparation advice In the time allowed before each recording, read through the questions so that you know what information to concentrate on. * You will hear each recording twice, s0 do not panic if you miss some important information the first time, You are not expected to understand every word in the recording = just focus on the tasks given. What are you listening for? Think to yourself, ‘What kind of word/answer do I need? You have probably understood more than you think! + Don't choose a multiple choice option simply because it contains words that you hear in the recording, * If you find a question particularly difficult, do not spend too much time thinking about it, Give the best answer you can, and concentrate on answering the next question. If you ate still thinking about the previous question, you may get lost and fail to answer the next question correctly. * Review your answers thoroughly when you have finished. Make sure you have answered all questions, leaving no answer spaces blank. Make sure you copy all your answers onto the Answer Sheets. Part 1 “a Tra rawrnrt warnanca chanldhe arrentahlain a nentral cimation Allanewers fit orammatically. INTRODUCTION « Don't et the incorrect options confuse you: the first time you listen, close your eyes while listening, and try to guess the correct response without looking at the three options. The second time you listen, try to choose the correct answer. Part 2 * Before youlisten, read the two questions relatingto the passage and think about the context. 1 The first time you listen, lose your eyes while listening without looking at the options. Part3 ‘= Headings on the message pad are, given in the order in which they are heard. = Don't worry too much about spelling: masspelt words wall be accepted where the word is clearly recognisable as the correct answer. «= ‘The questions should be answerable in five words, but candidates are allowed to use up to seven words without penalty. = Don't worry too much about grammar: your five words do not have to be a full sentence, but should convey the most essential information. Part 4 + ‘The questions follow the order in which the relevant information appears in the text. + ‘The words in the options will not be the sameas those you hear in the recording, EXAM TASK AND EXPERTS’ ADVICE » SPEAKING Task Marks Part 1 | Answer questions about yourself and your ideas. 16 Part 2 _| Role play some reali situations with the interlocutor. 16 Part3 | Havea discussion with the interlocutor to exchange information and decide | 16 ‘upon something. Part 4 _| Presentatopic given by the interlocutor and answer some follow-up questions. | 16 Total marks for speaking | 64 Marks needed to pass the Speaking section | 32 The Speaking section lasts 15 minutes. ‘The interaction is between one candidate and one examiner, called the interlocutor. The interlocutor does not assess the candidate. The followina criteria are used when the speakina tasks are marked INTRODUCTION “Accuracy and range of grammar: The ability to vary and demonstrate control of grammatical structures as appropriate to the task. ‘Accuracy and range of vocabulary: The bility to vary and demonstrate contro oflexis and register es appropriate to the task. Pronunciation, intonation and fluency: ‘The ability to produce the sounds of English in otderto be understood with appropriate stress and intonation and maintain the flow of speech, Exam preparation advice ‘© Listen carefully to what the interlocutor is saying, Don’t be afraid to ask for clarification if ‘you don't understand something 1 Dor'tpanic when you realise you have made a mistake. Correctit quickly f you can, or just carry on speaking. «= Be prepared to use various expressions for arguing, giving your opinion, debating and agreeing. « Makesure you use impressive language, moving away from basic everyday vocabulary and simplistic grammar. Make sure you use both refined vocabulary and complex grammatical structures that are above B2 level. «= Warm up your English in the minutes before you enter the examination room, by talking in English to yourself or another candidate in the waiting line, so by the time you star the exam you are already thinking in English. Part 1 = Spellyour family name, «The examiner asks the candidate questions about everyday topics. Answer the questions fully.not just with one word, Try to demonstrate your range of vocabulary and structures by giving full answers, adding relevant comments, reasons or examples. + Don’t feel that you have to tell the exact truth: If you are asked, for example, ‘How often do you use the Internet to study?’ do not spend time making exact calculations, just answer the question and add some comment, e.g. about how useful you find it = Don':be afraid to say you never do something: If you are asked, for example, ‘Do you ever listen to the radio? feel free to say'No, never’, but then go on to explain why you don't * Donot try to prepare long speeches or fixed answers for this part of the exam because they may not sound natural and may not be logical answers to the questions you are asked However, itis a good idea to do the right kind of preparation, practising with apartner and collecting useful phrases. Part 2 INTRODUCTION * You have to understand the context and the interlocutn’s role. Otherwise, you wont be able to do the role play. If you do not understand the situation, ask the interlocutor for clarification. * There will be a mix of formal, neutral and informal interactions. Part3 « Ask and answer questions. It doesn’t matter if you cantt discuss all the prompts featured on the candidate sheet you are given. + Don't be aftaid to give opinions and make comments, agreeing or disagreeing with the interlocutor. Feel free to challenge the interlocutor. Really listen to what he/she says 80 that you can respond to his/her ideas and suggestions appropriately. © When reaching a decision, remember there are no right or wrong choices. 1» Make sure you proactively initiate the turns of the conversation. Part 4 ‘= Use the 30 second preparation time wisely and gather your thoughts about the topic. ‘« The questions in this part are more abstract, and you should give longer answers than in Part 1. Try to develop your ideas, and give your opinions in an interesting and coherent way. + Use phrases of focusing and linking (talking of... / regarding ../as for...) and structuring (Gist of all, secondly, thirdly, finally) = Don't worry about whether what you say is ‘clever’ or ‘stupid’: it is only your knowledge of the English language that is being tested. EXAM TASKS AND EXPERTS’ ADVICE = READING Task Marks Part1 | Read one long text and understand detailed information 5 Identify five True ~ False answers based on the tex:. Part2 | Read one text with six sentences removed. 6 Six sentences to choose from to complete the sx saps. Part3__| Read four short texts with the same topic but witha different purpose. 7 Identify the text that answers the seven questions. Part 4 | Read longer text to understand details 8 Eight questions requiring short answers (1-5 words) ‘Total marks for reading | 26 L Marks needed to pass the Reading section | 13, The Reading and Writing sections last 2 hours 40 minutes. INTRODUCTION Exam preparation advice = Use the monolingual dictionary to look up key words you don't understand, You don't need to understand everything, so don’t waste time looking up every word in your monolingual dictionary. «Always quickly read the text fist, before you look at the questions. Ignore any unknown ‘words at this stage. «= When youanswer the questions, always underline the words in the text which give you the answer, This will help you make sure your answer isthe correct one, and will allow you to check your answers more easily at the end. # Thinkabout what the writer is implying. They might not state learly everything they mean. Sometimes you have to ‘ead between the lines. «= Don't look for the same word in the question and the text. Think of synonyms for words in the options. Part 1 +The questions follow the order of the relevant information in the text. Find the piece of text where a question is answered and read it carefully, underlining key words and phrases. «Sometimes true or false statements may contain the words NOT or NEVER. Read these questions carefully as they can be confusing, If you miss the one negative word, you will answer the question wrong because you will be answering the opposite. Part 2 Read the base text first, ignoring the gaps, to geta general understanding of what it's about and how it’s organised. «Next, carefully read the text around each gap and think about what type of information might be missing. + Read the sentences. Check for topic and language links with the base text Choose the best option for each gap. Make sure that all the pronouns and verbs match those in the original text. * Once you've finished, re-read the completed text to be sure that it makes sense. Part3 Remember that each text should be used atleast once for answers. «= Read all the texts quickly to identify the text types and the most important arguments. = In most cases, ‘word spotting’ won't work, because the ideas are usually expressed with synonyms. Part 4 1» The questions should be answerable in five words, but candidates are allowed to use up to INTRODUCTION EXAM TASKS AND EXPERTS’ ADVICE » WRITING. Task Marks Writing | Compose a formal piece of writing (etter, article, email) responding to an | 16 Part1 | input text, following the instructions in the task. ‘Write 150-200 words ‘Writing | Compose an informal piece of writing (Ieter, composition) for a specified | 16 Part 2 | reader on a general subject. Write 250-300 words Total marks for writing | 32 ‘Marks needed to pass the Writing section | 16 ‘The Reading and Writing sections last 2 hours 40 rainutes| * There smo 50% limit though inthe scores achieved for each of the individual campositions in order to obtain an overall pass. The following criteria are used when the writing tasks are marked: ‘Task fulfilment: To what extent has the candidate met the requirements of the task? How ‘many of the content points/functions have been covered? ‘Accuracy and range of grammar: The ability to vary and demonstrate conttol of grammatical structures as appropriate to the task. ‘Accuracy and range of vocabulary: The ability to vary and demonstratecontrol of lexisand register as appropriate to the task. Structure: Coherence, cohesion, punctuation. How is the text put together? Is there an attempt to link the ideas and to organise them in a coherent manner using paragraphs {(ntroduction, condusion etc)? Exam preparation advice * Both parts carry equal marks, so make sure you have enough time to do both writing tasks propery. * Always read the instructions and the input text carefully. * Spend a few minutes thinking about and planning your writing, Your answers should be ‘well-organised with clear linking of ideas between sentences and paragraphs. In the exain yout won't have enough time to write a rough answer and a final, neat copy, but if you plan properly this will not be necessary. = Usea monolingual dictionary to check for synonyms and to look up the usage of a word, Replace simple, general words like'good, bad’, and ‘nce’ with more spacfic synonyms, eg ae “horrible’, and ‘gorgeous. Make sure you use an adjective with the nouns wherever suitable, NTRODUCTION ‘Make sure your compositions are of the right length: the second piece of writing should be somewhat longer. Leave enough time to read through your answer. Check your final version for spelling and punctuation, Legible handwriting is important: the examiners have to be able to read what you have written, Ifnecessary, leavea line between paragraphs so that its clear where one paragraph ends and the next begins. You will Jose 1 mark in Task Fulfilment if your answer is over or under length by 50% or Check yourself: ©. Isthe content of your piece relevant? Have you included all the information required in the task? © Have you organised yo piece into clear paragraphs? Have you organised your writing so that the different paragraphs and sentences are connected logically? © Have you used a range of language? Have you used varied vocabulary, including some less common lexis? & Is the style you have used appropriate? Would the reader understand your arguments? TOPIC 1 PERSONAL IDENTIFICATION, HOUSE & HOME, ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATION, DAILY LIFE, HEALTH & BODY CARE, RELATIONS WITH OTHER PEOPLE SKILLS PRACTICE VOCABULARY @ Use the words below to complete the sentences. ambivalent * brusque = conscientious * introspective = laid-back = magnanimous = omniscient * pretentious « subtle * tactful has the skill and sensitivity to deal with others. does not take either side in a discussion. has power and control over everything. is always looking inside themselves for answers. acts in an elusive manner. ‘would generously give everything he or she has to 1 Someone who is 2 Someone who is 3 Someone who is 4 Someone who is 5 Someone who is ... 6 Someone who is others. 7 Someone who is... does his or her work well and thoroughly. 8 Someone who is tries to appear or sound more important or clever than you are, especially in matters of art and literature. 9 Someone who is is relaxed in manner and character. 10 Someone who is, is quick and rude in manner or speech @ Think of someone you know and describe his or her character using the expressions below. Td say he is He tends to be On the surface, he appears He's the kind of person who would describe him as He comes across as He has the capacity to be While she's usually She gives the impression of always being At first he can appear realise that deep down, he's ‘The most interesting thing about her is the way she ‘What I appreciate most about her is the way she “The reason why people like him is because he . she can often but when you get to know him better you © Match each of the following colloquial names for certain types of people with the correct description below. chatterbox = a day-dreamer « a dare-devil » the life and soul of the party * a tomboy * TOPIC 4 3 He's a real nuisance. I can't stand him. 4 He likes to do things on his own. 5 He makes his employees work extremely hard, 6 He's so negative and boring. He has a depressing effect on any group of people he’s with. 7 He just can't stop talking, He goes on and on excitedly, about totally unimportant things. 8 He's very conscious of his social position and is always trying to improve it by meeting upper-class people. 9 He's very lively and the centre of the group he's in. People always have a good time when he's there. 10 She's a girl who likes to play rough, mostly boys’ games. @ Read these comments about body image and fill in the missing words. aspire * ideals = concern « intellectually » label » medications » physical » skeleton 1 Perhaps if thought I were ugly or beautiful I would pay more attention to my appearance. Butas iti, this is a topic of little tome! 2 ‘Theres alot more to me than my looks. know Im attractive, but] don’t want tobe attractive tosomeone only because of appearance. That would be ghastly. 3 ‘Itea shame we're obsessed with being thin, beautiful young, and sexy, and we will goto extraordinary lengths to approach those 4 ‘Idiscriminate against beautiful people, probably out of jealousy, and tend to c . them shallow and egotistical. 5 ‘Iwas quite self-conscious when I was younger, even though I was probably average in looks; now I'm less worried and embarrassed about my looks ~I think because I feel more intelligent and interesting” 8 ‘still remember the first time : ever saw a gi who was actually unwell and anorexic, L was so shocked and upset that people saw me the same way. Yes, I was skinny, a little too skinny, But I certainly didn’t look like her. 1 didn't look like a with thinning hair and terrible, drawn skin. I thought I looked healthy and happy and normal’ 7 ‘Tm morbidly obese, with a BMI in the 50s, I think, Ive been fat since I was a child. Ihave avariety of endocrine disorders that all cause weight gain, as well as needing to take daily for another illness that also causes weight gain, so losing weight notlikely to happen for me. On the other hand, I take so much joy in my life: what would being skinny get me that I don't have already” 8 ‘Social media only show the superficial surface. The media in general only shows a very narrow spectrum of female bodies to toand if youdon't, andit’s probably 90% likely that you don't, it makes you fee! bad about this, SKILLS PRACTICE © Put each of the following words or phrases in its correct place below. disciplinary = possessive « upbringing » permissive « rebelliousness « suppress » formative adolescence » run wild « inhibited » authoritarian = juvenile delinquency » hostility How Much Freedom Should Children Have? It is often said that we live ina (1). snoncew age, One in which people are allowed to do almost anything they like. Is this good for children? They are going through their (2)... sem Which is avery 8) ec stage of their development as their final adult characters are beginning to take shape. ‘Some parents think itis good for children to be allowed to (4). eee, ‘without control or supervision. They say that this enables children's personalities to develop naturally and that they will larn to be responsible by the mistakes they make. However, this might lead to (6) ww. vomuow With the children ending up in the courts, or it might simply make children self-centred, without any consideration for others, Other parents believe in being strict, but taken to extremes this can produce ato (Crane ee sna atmosphere in the home, with the children being dominated and ruled by their parents, Parents can also be very (7) mmm cron ad try to keep their children dependent on them, These last two attitudes can encourage ® (against parents, schodl, or authority) in a child, or, conversely, ©... ‘a child's natural sense of adventure and curiosity. A strict 0) ... nanan bY Over-caring parents can make a child so timid and 1) cp nnnssivssssnsnsesn that he or she is unable to express freely his or her emotions and form mature relationships. Most children exhibit some behaviour during their development. Young children may exhibit (12) oun.mrws _ towards authority, and older children may lie, stezl, or engage in violent behaviours. Mental health professionals agree, and rising rates of serious school (13)... mest problems, delinquency, and violent crime indicate that anti-social behaviour in general is increasing, To bring up children to be normal, well adjusted human beings requites great wisdom, and perhaps a bit of luck. @ Guess the missing verbs. The first letters of the verbs are given. Epidemics, Pandemics, and Outbreaks ‘A disease outbreak happens when a disease occurs in greater numbers than expected in a region or during a season. An outbreak may occur in one community or even (Me... to several countries. It cam (2) Lon _ from days toyears. Sometimes a single case of a contagious disease is (3) €. opie people, For example, in 2003, the SARS epidemic (5) t nearly 800 people worldwide ‘A pandemics a global disease outbreak. AIDSis an example of one of the most destructive ¢lobal pandemics in history. Influenza pandemics have (6) 0. ‘more than once. For example, the Spanish £0 (7)... 40-50 million people in 1918. ‘An influenza pandemic occurs when a new sub--ype of virus (8) a. : This means humans have little or no immunity to it and everyone is at risk. The virus spreads easily from person to person, such as through sneezing or coughing, With past flu pandemics, the virus (9). _ all parts of the globe with six to nine ‘months, With the speed of ar travel today, publichealth experts (10) bswrn an influenza pandemic could spread much more quickly. A pandemic can occur in waves. Furthermore, not all parts ofthe world willbe (11)a.. sat the same time. the lives of @ Match the two halves. 1 In most countries cigarette packets carry a 2a] health reasons, 2. This country has an excellent b) health service. 3 Increasing levels of pollution are becoming a major _c) community health centres. 4 We offer the community some of the finest 4) health and safety in the 5 We must make arrangements to ensure the workplace, 6 I gave up smoking for e) state of health. 7 He is unable to travel far because of his fl health groceries. 8 We must create a new career path for optometrists) health warning. interested in working at hy health hazard, 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 a © Complete the sentences with phrases containing the word ‘stress’ hell Stress « levels of stress » source of stress « stress management ® stress reliever ress-related * copes with the stress + Acommon _in the workplace is having to do the work of colleagues ho are off sick. 2 High... . are a common feature of modem life. People today are more wound up and tense than they were in previous generations 3 Because of the rapid increase in companies have started providing courses in ... 4 Physical exercise is a great 5 The high mortgage payments put them under severe “ mnt know how she illnesses in recent years, many for all their staff. of bringing up two disabled children on SKILLS PRACTICE TOPIC 1 @ Complete the phrasal verbs and explain their meaning. WRITING VD .. out ten avi for the ticket. 2 She spent al the money [had 3 Many people are using credit cards or loans to « @ Practise writing thesis statements. Choose the thesis statements that are appropriate for each task. There can be more than one possible answer, personal debts that they may be unable to repay. ‘Athesis statement should address the task (for example, agree or disagree, descrbe advantages 4 Pm usually very careful with money but sometimes I ...wemnsnnn out on and disadvantages, etc.) and present the topic ofthe piece of writing (it should tell the reader anice new handbag. wihat the piece of writing is about). A good essay is a well-planned essay! 5 Tourists are worried they'll get «orem sow fF in cafés and restaurants. Simone “a fmmmone eer: 7 Thad t0 a _-up over £1000 to get my car fixed. J sek 8 Onehundved dollars is too much I bayit from you you $20 Some people say that the best way to discourage smoking is to make smoking illegal in off the price. public places. Other people say that this is not enough and that other measures are needed. 9 Could you lend me £50 to _ me over until pay day? ‘Discuss both views, and give your opinion. 110 She just manages to . by om her teacher's salary. 4) In my opinion, itis unpleasant to be in public places where people are smoking ») Insmy view, laws against smoking in public places will doa lotto discourage this unpleasant and unhealthy habit, and I don't believe any further measures are needed. © Complete the phrasal verbs and explain their mear 1k 3 a Toca sents later owned . aking tl cones ©) Iam convinced that laws against smoking are an important part of discouraging this bad low can he get ~~ habit, but I agree that more needs to be done. 3 David broke .. "and wept when he heard the news. > 4 You have to face . ww your responsibilities. x 6 Oh, it’s gone very quiet. ‘he children are e getting Ybesity is an increasing public health problem in some parts of the world. Explain some something in the garden. sible reasons for this problem and suggest some solutions. 7 Both leaders feared that the other would go .. fee . his word. a) Obesity is a big problem in many places because it can cause serious health problems. 8 Idon't believe you. You're having me ) There are several reasons why obesity has become such a widespread issue, but there are 9 Tim made nn that he hadn't seen the No Smoking sign, also some ways we can resolve this problem. Ds cos By her apparent shyness. ©) Obesity has become a serious public health issue for a variety of reasons, but, fortunately, 10 Don’t be taker ¢y her apparent shy by, there are ways we can deal with this problem. thould never eat meat because raising animals for human consumption is crue. ‘extent do you agree or disagree with this opinien? 4) There are people who believe that we should not eat meat because it involves cruelty to animals, but I completely disagree with this point of view. Bi never eat meat because I believe that itis bad for my health, but I don’t mind if other people eat meat. ©) Some people feel that raising animals for meat is cruel, and | am of the same opinion. SKILLS PRACTICE ‘Some people say that physical education classes are an important part of child's education. Others believe that itis more important to focus on academic subjects during school time, Discuss both these views, and give your opinion. 4) While there are people who think that school should only be about academics, others believe that physical education is also important, and I agree with this point of view. ) Inmy opinion, a child's education should focus on academic subjects. The government should also embrace character-building, not as an alternative to academic attainment but as an essential adjunct of it. 6) The best schools are the ones that have a strong physical education programme. Quality physical education has strong support from both parents and child-health professional organisations. In some educational systems, children are required to study one or more foreign languages. mothers, foreign language study is not a requirement. What are the potential benefits of foreign language study? Do you think foreign language study is an important patt of education? Give reasons for your answer, and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. 2) Foreign languages can be dificult to learn well, but my opinion is that children should study them. The primary purpose of language is communication. ») Foreign language study improves children's minds as well as their understanding of the ‘world, and [believe it should be a requirement in all schools. «) Studying foreign languages has some benefits for children; however, I don't believe itis an essential part of education, © Practise transition words and phrases. Match each sentence or phrase in column ‘Awith a sentence or phrase in column B. Add capital letters and punctuation marks as appropriate. 1 (life in the country is better for children a) others invent complicated past events that never happened 20) Ee ue Played 5) therefore it should be illegal to use a cell phone while driving 3 LJitis dangerous to talk onthe phone) jt was felt that further discussion was while driving Raerted TOPIC 1 7(_Jthe Greeks and Romans had no. symbol for zero 8(_Juntike buses 9[_Jwhile some people don't like the cold ‘winter weather 10(_)since restaurant meals are expensive 11} due to the increase in prices 12{_}regarding the proposal 13[_] besides his energy and enthusiasm 14{_]he liked the mountains 15(__]just as some children have imaginary friends 16(_]I'Udo what you say 4g) subways are not affected by traffic jams fh) provided the police are not informed il in particular he hated having to talk to strangers at parties J) Iwas also attracted by his sense of humour 1 in spite ofthat they had a happy childhood UL whereas his wife preferred the sea im) itis better for the family budget to eat at home 1) moreover itis generally uncomfortable and expensive o} likewise pet parrots need frequent attention from their owners p) other people thoroughly enjoy it © Practise descriptive writing. The primary purpose of descriptive writing is to describe a person, place or thing in such a way that a picture is formed in the reader's mind. Study the example and write similar descriptions at C1 level. DESCRIBING A PERSON Peary ition Mary is a beautiful girl. She is tall and she has straight brown hair and brown eyes. She has mole on the left side of her face. Appearance is {quite important for her and she dresses in the latest fashion. She is slim so it's easy for her to fit into a dress. Mary is communicative and she likes being the centre of attention. She would like to become a singer. Marys a charming girl who has always attracted men’s attention, She is abit taller than me and has straight brown hair and deep chestnut brown eyes, Her eyebrows are long and thin. She has a distinctive mole on the left side of her face. Although some find it off-putting, | think it looks Cra) lovely. Like most teenagers, she pays alot of attention to her appearance cara and likes dressing in the latest and most extravagant fashion. She has a slim body and well-tanned skin which makes fitting into a dress and going out look easy. By nature Mary is communicative and outgoing and she enjoys being the centre of attention. Her biggest dream is to become a singer and | truly believe that one day her wish will come true. SKILLS PRACTICE DESCRIBING A ROOM My room is not too Large, but big enough for my personal things. It is tightly furnished: there's ‘2 bed, a wardrobe, and a small desk in the corner where | have my computer and printer. My house is always crazy LESAN and my room is the only house where | can come and relax. This is the DES only place where | can do my homework. | also love dancing but | don’t like todo itin front of other people so whenever I'm in my room| can turn ‘on the radio and dance in any way lke. Pea Rana DESCRIBING A CITY ‘Vancouver is a great city to live in. The population is about three million people, but Vancouver is still very liveable. It is a busy city but not overcrowded. There are more and more high-rise buildings downtown, CESuIMININ but itis inevitable in central cities. We can access lots of cultural and TT) educational activities. Vancouver has many schools, hospitals, parks, restaurants, recreational areas and museums. Vancouver is the most interesting city on the west coast of North America, Pear rants @ Practice revising your work. When you revise, you should check the content and the language of your writing, Read the composition below, then complete the revision checklist table. Do you agree or disagree with thts statement? ‘eis more important to keep your old friends than ie to make new friends. Use specific reasons and examples to support your answer. In 2 lifstinna «we meat manw nennle: we like some of them and they become our friends. TOPIC 1 1 think that there is no matter of more importance. Old friends and new friends do not bring us the same things and we cannot compare them. Indeed, old friends we trust know us well and real friendship is just wonderful. When I feel sad or when I need to talk to someone about a serious problem, I go to see my old friends because they are reliable and I know that they will understand me more than anyone else. My old friends are very important to me and I agree with the fact that itis important to keep them. However, I must admit that we lose some of our old friends sometimes. For ‘example, I had a very good friend a few years ago but we haven't seen each other since Imoved to another town. I guess that we also grew up and took a different way and ‘we realised that we have nothing left in common any more. Itis also very important to make new friends. That is a way to learn, to change and they bring us different things. Making new friends makes us more open-minded, and in this way we can discover new personalities. For my part I enjoy making new friends, at school, at work or on holidays. { do not have a close relationship with them at first but need to be with other people and have fun. They may become good friends in the end who could become old friends one day. For instance, Imet a German gil on holiday two years ago and welliked each other, so we wrote to each other and I went to visit her in Germany twice She belongs to the kind of people who you know will be important in your life. In conclusion I would say that everybody needs to have a best friend. REVISION CHECKLIST When you revise, you should check the content and the language of your writing, Use this revision checklist to practise revising. ee es TASK FULFILMENT “= on topic iss all content points enre and tone angth RUCTURE foduction, conclusion and paragraphing ically developing and supporting the argument sition words and cohesive devices RANGE AND ACCURACY Ty variety racy of vocabulary ing IATICAL RANGE AND ACCURACY SKILLS PRACTICE SPEAKING PART 1 » GIVING PERSONAL INFORMATION In this section of the test you will ned to answer a few questions (typically, one question from each of the five broad topic areas) related to yourself and your ideas, us ‘Make sure that you give succinct answers because this part of the exam is Hes mints in total, so you have to speak only for about half a minute for each question. One won answers are not good enough: you need to expand on your iia answer Elaborate only 3 ‘explain anything in great detail

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