Test 3 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 30 minutes) Part 1 For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: OA aspect B part C element factor o| A CD om oo The Japanese Bobtail Cats have been (0) ........ of the lives of human beings for thousands of years. One _ interesting breed which fascinates scientists is the Japanese Bobtail ~ 2 domestic cat with an unusual ‘bobbed’ tail more (1) resembling the tail of a rabbit than that of other cats. The breed has been known in Japan for centuries, and it features (2) ........ in folklore. In many traditions, cats are frequently (8) ........ of fear and mistrust but in Japanese stories the Bobtail tends to be (4) ........ a8 & force for (6) ........ . The image of a Bobtail seated with one paw raised is considered a lucky charm. d But how did the Bobtail (6) ........ Its short tail? One legend tells of a sleeping cat whose long tail (7) ........ fire. In a panic, it tore through the town, spreading flames everywhere ‘As a result, the then emperor declared that all cats should have their talls cut short as (@)......... Measure. Science, however, has a less ‘romantic’ explanation based on genetinearly prominently products assumed right come by took defensive similarly obviously articles portrayed virtue get at ‘accurately appreciably objects exposed good hit on set preventative Reading and Use of English closely significantly elements, disclosed truth go for seized corrective| Tx Reading and Use of English | Part 2 | For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Electronic voting system Because university lectures are usually attended (0) eee ennnn large Mes of students, there {litle interaction and (1) -w.emersnmnewnn WAY for the lecturer to check whether the students are benefiting, However, thanks (2) ene A Hention KROWD, @). _nsnmnne electronic voting system — or ‘clickers’ for short - this situation is beginning to change. | ‘Clickere’ are hand-held devices on (4). students click the relevant button to answer questions posed by the lecturer. The students’ answers are communicated to the lecturer's computer either by | infra-red transmitter (6)... by radio frequency and the results are displayed on the lecturer's ‘projection screen at the front of the hall, Initially lecturers, presumed that the advantage of clickers for students ‘would be that they would make lectures an interactive, FC) eeeeennnsemnnn thar a passive, experiance, But |) there have been unforeseen advantages for the lecturers themselves because they are much more in touch WHER (7) ener the students are getting on in the subject. It also seems that students talk to (EB) eee. other about the content of their lectures much more,Reading and Use of English Part 3 ‘questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the 3s to form a word that fits in the gap In the same line, There is an example at the beginning (0) your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. mote: [0] (>[e le lrlelelaltlee LLL im Two sleeps per night mes wo wake up in the middle of the night and try (0)........ hard to DESPAIR, back to sleep, but instead we spend a really (17)....... night tossing and COMFORT jming until morning, This situation could be (18) ...... ofa stressful week, SYMPTOM it could also be because of a sleep pattern we have inherited. Research jows that our ancestors, rather than enjoying an (19)....... period of sleep INTERRUPT ttnight, had two sleeps broken up by some time awake. fe eight-hours-a-night pattern that has become almost (20) to ESSENCE jodern humans has only been (21) ........ in industrialised countries since CUSTOM }e 19th century. Then (22) electricity was introduced, which resulted AFFORD . blurred. What PROGRESS ina division between night and day thet became (23)... ad until then been daytime activites could now be enjoyed atter darkness, 1d as @ result, we went to bed later. We were therefore more tired, and this 4) ...... US t0 sleep through the night. However, scientists believe that, ABLE uibconsciously, some people may stil folow the old pattems and have a lengthy period of wakefulness during the night. 7Test 3 Part 4 For questions 25-80, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first, sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 James would only speak to the head of department alone. ON James e sss t0 the head of department alone, The gap can be filed with the words ‘insisted on speaking’, so you write: Example: | 0 | | INSISTED ON SPEAKING Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 25 The constant public attention on famous people must have an effect on them. EYE Constantly . must have an effect on famous people. 26 This building would be ideal for our new office except that there are no parking facilities nearby. FROM This bullding would be ideal for our new office ... of parking facilities nearby. 27 It's only because of the quality of the lead singer's voice that people listen to the album. WORTH It’s the quality of the lead singer's voice that .... Eeenraren 1D.eee Reading and Use of English hotel wasn’t just far from the sea, it was expensive too, way from the sea, it was expensive too, fannah’s essay doesn't have a clear enough explanation of the main point to be awarded p marks, RLY | fannah's essay doesn't .~ 10 be awarded top marks. iTest 2 LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes) Part 1 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract. Extract One You hear a man telling a friend about his holiday. 1. Theman thinks the essential component of a holiday is, A physical activity. B the opportunity to travel. © mental stimulation, 2 He feals that one benefit of doing archaeology on holiday is that it A. provides him with the excitement of discovery. B adds to the sum of his knowledge. © helps him to be more tolerant. Extract Two ‘You hear two colleagues talking about time management. 3 They agree that being late A. isa growing trend. B isa difficult habit to break. © canbe amusing when it affects others. 4 Inthe woman's opinion, people who fail to arrive on time A. are often completely unaware of the problems they cause, B generally have a relaxed attitude to life. are putting their career prospects at risk.Listening ict Three i two friends talking about a historical novel they have read. | fhe woman thinks the novelist manages to | create a credible background. exploit a strong story line, | depict well-drawn characters, friends agree that this historical novel ‘A. gives a successful insight into the past. B_ provides an escape from the present. (C presents a highly subjective view of events,Test 3 Part2 ‘You will hear a student, called Greg Pritchard, talking about his gap year trip to Africa. For questions 7-14, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. GAP YEAR TRIP Greg says that the Kruger National Park is home to the largest population of T | in South Africa. Greg wes surprised that so many people chose to study 8 | during the first week of the trip. (On Greg's research project, he was responsible for recording the 9 | of the crocodiles sighted. Greg learned that 40 | will be fitted to some large crocodiles in future. Greg was pleased that he managed to find some| 11 |to eat when he went on a wildemess tral Greg describes himself as becoming more 42 | during the third ‘week of his trp. During the fourth week of his trip, Greg taught 43 |ina village school. Greg thinks that sharing 44 | with local villagers taught him most about their culture. 70SSSSSISSESRsSSEBREESENN Listening Part 3 | You will hear part of an interview in which two scientists called Jessica Conway and Paul Flower ate talking about exploration and discovery. For questions 15-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear. 45. Inresponse to the idea that everything has already been discovered Jessica emphasises A the potential for further marine exploration. B the precision of modern satellite technology. © the inaccuracy of modern mapping techniques. D_ the number of recent discoveries. 16 Regarding new species found around underwater craters, Jessica says that A they are being discovered less often these days. B they are more abundant in certain locations. © itis difficult to estimate possible numbers. D there are problems ciassifying them. 17 When asked about geographical discoveries in general, Paul and Jessica agree that scientists need to A. make regular reassessments of their work. B_ compare their respective results. © recognise their imitations. D_ promote their findings. 48 What does Paul say about walking where no one has ever walked before? A Itrecharges his tired mind. B_ It makes him feel he is unique. Itgives him a sense of belonging, D_Ithelps him forget physical discomfort. 49. 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