LANGUAGECERT IESOL

Reading and Writing

Expert Level – C1
Practice Paper HU13

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Time allowed: 2 hours and 40 minutes

- Reading

- Writing

Instructions to Candidates

- Answer all the questions.

- All your answers must be written in black or blue ink not pencil.

- Monolingual dictionaries are permitted.

- For the Reading Parts make sure you copy all your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.

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Reading Part 1
Read the text and the statements. Some of these statements are true according to the text; some of them
are false. Choose the correct answer True (T) or False (F) for each statement.

Into the Temple

I felt a wave of excitement as my travel companion and I approached the entrance to Angkor
Archaeological Park in Cambodia. This was our first visit to the ruins, and, like many other tourists to
the site, we knew little of its historical significance. While the park and its temples can be enjoyed
without any background knowledge, I now believe that some research into the site’s history would have
helped to enhance our experience.

There were many options available to us for getting around the park - cars, bicycles, and electric
bicycles are readily available for hire to help people easily move between points of interest. Some of
these options also include an experienced tour guide. We didn’t want to hear a running commentary of
the sites we were seeing, so we opted instead for a self-guided tour. We hired a driver and a tuk-tuk,
an open-air three-wheeled taxi, for the day and were able to explore the grounds at our own pace.

The first thing I noticed about the park was its sheer size, which made me glad that we had changed
our minds about cycling around the park. We started our excursion at Srah Srang, a man-made lake that
is popular for dawn viewings, as the light bouncing off the water when the sun rises provides a peaceful
atmosphere to mediate, take photographs, or simply take in the surroundings.

Our next stop, and the main attraction, was Angkor Wat, a temple complex that is the world’s largest
religious monument by land area. It was originally constructed in the early 12th century to serve as a
Hindu temple. About half a century later, Buddhists converted it to a temple and it is still an important
religious site for Buddhists to this day. I was surprised to learn that I was initially not allowed to enter
the temple because I was dressed in a sleeveless top. Because it is a religious site, visitors must cover
their shoulders and legs. Fortunately, my travel companion had a spare T-shirt in his pack, so I was able
to rectify the situation quickly. The memory of spending the rest of the day wandering around the
immense stone structures among intriguing statues and robust trees will stay with me for the rest of
my life.

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1. The writer researched the history of the park heavily before her trip.

2. The writer hired a tour guide to provide information about the park.

3. The writer and her companion had originally planned to ride bicycles in the park.

4. The lake is considered a good place to visit early in the day.

5. The writer’s clothing was inappropriate for one of the sites.

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Reading Part 2
Read the text. Use the sentences to complete the text. Choose the correct sentence for each gap. There
are two extra sentences you will not need.

In the late spring and summer of 1816, poet Lord George Gordon Byron, who wrote “She Walks in Beauty”
and other poems of English literature’s Romantic movement, was on holiday at Lake Geneva, in
Switzerland. He was accompanied by his personal physician, John Polidori. There Byron met another
poet, Percy Shelley, whose famous poems include “Ode to the West Wind” and “To a Skylark”. Shelley was
travelling with his fiancé, Mary Wollstonecraft Godwin, as well as Mary’s stepsister, Claire Clairmont. The
two poets found that they had a great deal in common. (1) ……………….

Interrupting the expected enjoyment of the lakeside, the ongoing dismal weather of that summer
forced them to spend most of their time indoors. (2) ………………. One evening, Byron proposed that
each member of the group write a ghost story to pass the time. (3) ………………. So, each group member
set out to create a work of fiction that would frighten the others. (4) ………………. Mary, who had
received little by way of formal education and who had no published novels or poems to her name,
struggled with the task at first. However, after suffering through a night full of nightmares, she awoke
with an idea. (5) ………………. The creature then escapes from the laboratory and causes death and
destruction to those around it. With intriguing characters and an exploration of terrifying themes, the
story not only entertained but also frightened the others in the group.

Mary, who was later called Mary Shelley, following her marriage to Percy Shelley, further developed
the story she had written for the contest. It was published in 1818 as a novel entitled “Frankenstein”.
(6) ………………. It was published anonymously in its first run. Mary Shelley most likely chose to do so
because female writers were not as accepted as male writers at the time. She was revealed as the true
author in the second edition, published in 1823, though many people believed that the novel has been
written by her husband. Since that time, it has become a classic. The novel’s monster was never really
given a name but is often erroneously referred to as “Frankenstein”. It has become synonymous with all
things creepy, frightening and unearthly.

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A Surprisingly, it was an amateur who produced the best work.

B The book made Mary Shelley an instant celebrity.

C It was the table of a young scientist who brings a monster to life through an experiment.

D As a result, the groups of acquaintances soon became a group of friends.

E This confinement led to long discussions about literary works, philosophy, politics, and more.

F The work is widely regarded as the first science fiction novel.

G Horror has been a popular genre for centuries.

H Perhaps he was inspired by the miserable weather that surrounded them.

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Reading Part 3
Read the four texts. Which text gives you the answer to each question? Choose the correct text (A-D) for
each question.

A
Arriving at the Border
All passengers arriving at a UK entry point are required to clear immigration. In the Passport Control
area, select either the EU and UK Passport queue, or the Others queue, depending on the type of
passport you hold. Families should stay together to be processed at the same time. Before you reach the
front of the queue, take your passport out of its cover and take off any hats, sunglasses or headphones
you are wearing. Keep your mobile phone turned off until you are through Passport Control and do not
take any photographs. The immigration officer may ask you about your travel plans and where you will
be staying while in the UK. Be sure to answer all questions honestly and completely in order to avoid any
issues.

B
Get There Faster with Premium Gatwick Passport Control!
Premium Gatwick Passport Control makes your wait time in the immigration area much shorter. Simply
book your place in advance (at least four hours prior to your flight), pay a nominal fee and receive a
unique confirmation number. Then use the exclusive lane when you arrive. The lane is limited to only 50
passengers per hour, so we can guarantee that you will be able to continue with your onward journey
quickly. Premium Gatwick Passport Control can be used by both UK and non-UK passport holders,
including children. When you arrive, don’t forget to have your confirmation number ready to present to
the on-site staff. You will need it to be granted access to the Premium Gatwick Passport Control lane.

C
My first overseas trip with my family, which includes two young children, went better than I had expected.
Fortunately, both of the children slept on the plane, so they were well rested when we arrived in the UK.
We had to wait in the immigration queue for about an hour, which was a long time to keep the children
occupied. I wish I would have known that we had to keep our phones turned off while in the immigration
area, as we had planned on entertaining the children with games on our phones. Next time I will plan a
different activity that can be done while waiting in the queue. Otherwise, boredom sets in quickly. After
we went through Passport Control, we did not have to wait very long for our bags.

D
A biometric passport, also called an ePassport, has a chip embedded in it. The chip can store personal
information about the passport holder as well as a photograph. Biometric passports have been in use for
more than a decade. Many countries started using biometric passports so that they could more easily
identify stolen passports. Their introduction has increased border security.

To find out whether your passport has biometric capabilities, simply look at the front cover. If it is a
biometric passport, you will see a small logo design that looks like a camera. With this type of passport,
you may be able to use an ePassport gate at certain airports around the world, which will make it easier
for you to pass through immigration.

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In which text does the writer:

1. describe the reason that a change was made?

2. provide a reminder to readers?

3. express regret about a situation?

Which text is saying the following?

4. The number of passengers for a service is restricted.

5. Passports with a certain technology have a special symbol.

6. Accessories should be removed from your head.

7. Families can go through immigration as a group.

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Reading Part 4
Read the text and answer the questions. Use a maximum of five words for each question.

Painting Restoration

In most art museums around the world, visitors can enjoy viewing original artwork. However, they may be
surprised that paintings considered to be the original work of the artist may have been worked on by
contemporary conservators. The process of restoration is needed in cases of both structural and aesthetic
issues. A painting can suffer structural damage when it has been stored in a damp environment or when
careless handling has resulted in a tear on the canvas. On the other hand, aesthetic damage can occur simply
with the passage of time, with old paints’ colours transforming to darker shades, or flaking off as they age.

When a painting needs to be restored, the first step is to consider not only the damage itself but also the
painting as a whole. X-ray and infrared imaging devices can assess the layers and determine what materials
were originally used. Some older paints may be made with components that are presently known to be
hazardous, so this is an important step in figuring out exactly what the conservator will be dealing with in
order to ensure the safe handling of the piece. These machines also allow the user to “see” through the layers
without causing any damage. Usually, the goal is to find the underdrawing, a sketch on the canvas that was
used as a guide for the rest of the painting. This helps to show what kind of alterations may have been made
either early in the painting’s life or later on. The equipment used for this process can cost up to £100,000, so
it is usually only found in museums. This is why private collectors most often turn to museums for their
restoration needs, as independently operating conservators must get by with far inferior devices.

Once the initial assessment has been carried out, the meticulous work of removing the damaged layers can
begin. Older paintings are considered easier to restore because the varnish layers are usually chemically very
similar to each other. The same cannot be said for modern art, which often has an experimental component,
making use of media that are not as robust as hardened paint. For example, paintings may include anything
from fabric to photographs. Conservators report that paper and cardboard prove to be the most challenging
materials for repair due to their fragile nature.

The process of restoration is an art form within itself, and the vast differences in individual projects make it
difficult to compare prices for the work. For these reasons, conservators who undertake a restoration project
are required to give the customer detailed cost estimates before any work commences. Fees can range from
£500 to £800 for smaller works up to £10,000 and beyond for larger ones. Customers who request the work
may pay out of pocket from their personal savings, or they may be eligible to receive grant money from the
government or art-centred organisations, especially if the work is of historical significance. In the case of
accidental damage, an insurance policy may cover the associated costs.

As for actually carrying out the work, the process can be very labour-intensive. No matter who is doing the
work, it must be approached slowly and carefully, and the many hours dedicated to the restoration are the
driving force in the cost. Even with experienced professionals using advanced methods, the wait time for the
finished project could be quite long. Some paintings even undergo restoration for over a year.

Many art collectors, especially those using art as an investment, express concern that altering the original
painting in any way could affect its value. This depends heavily on the quality of the restoration. If the
restoration is poor, which happens when the conservator is unskilled, the painting could become greatly
devalued. If done correctly, however, the painting will be returned to its original state, helping it to retain or
even increase its value. This will also ensure that another round of restoration will not be needed for many
years to come.

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1. What are the two classifications of damage?

and

2. What causes colour changes in paintings?

3. Why are devices for analysing paintings usually only found in museums?

4. Which materials are usually the most difficult to repair?

and

5. What should be provided to the owner before the restoration process begins?

6. What types of paintings are most likely to receive government funding for restoration?

7. What contributes most to the cost of restoration?

8. What affects the value of a painting after restoration?

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Writing Part 1

Write a blog post in response to the comment below, discussing the role of the food industry, its effect
on people’s eating habits and possible ways to protect the health of the next generation.

Unfortunately, most people are still blissfully ignorant about the reality of food addiction and those who
do not have an eating problem tend to ridicule the notion of food addiction because of their ignorance.
Junk food and fast food addiction in teenagers is a growing cause for concern and it’s a crisis that cannot
be addressed until we recognize and acknowledge the problem, just as we would in order to overcome
addiction to an illegal drug.

Write between 100 -150 words.

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Writing Part 2

Your friend has decided to suspend his/her school studies and move abroad for a year to gain work
experience for university entry. Write an email to your friend explaining your view and give him/her
advice on other possible options for improving his/her chances for university entry.

Write between 250 and 300 words.

Dear

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