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Contents
Introduction 5
Speaking: an overview for candidates 7
Test 1 Reading and Writing 8

Listening 18

Listening 34

Listening 50

Listening 66
Speaking tests 72
Answer keys and audioscripts 84
Sample answer sheets 120
Acknowledgements 124
Visual materials for the Speaking test 125

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Cambridge English CEFR Level UK National

Qualifications Qualifications
Framework Level
C2 Proficiency C2 3
C1 Advanced C1 2
B2 First B2 1
B1 Preliminary B1 Entry 3
A2 Key A2 Entry 2
Further information
The information contained in this practice book is designed to be an overview of the exam. For
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and preparation, please see the relevant handbooks which can be obtained from the Cambridge
Assessment English website at: cambridgeenglish.org.
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The structure of A2 Key: an overview
The Cambridge English Qualifications A2 Key examination consists of three papers:
Reading and Writing: 60 minutes

Candidates need to be able to understand simple written information such as signs and
newspapers, and produce simple written English.
Listening: 30 minutes approximately

Candidates need to show they can follow and understand a range of spoken materials such as
announcements, when people speak reasonably slowly.
Speaking: 8–10 minutes

Candidates take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three. They are tested
on their ability to take part in different types of interaction: with the examiner, with the other
candidate and by themselves.
Overall length Number of tasks/ Number of items

parts
Reading and Writing 60 mins 7 32
Listening approx. 30 mins 5 25
Speaking 8–10 mins 2 –
Total approx. 1 hour 40 mins
Grading
All candidates receive a Statement of Results and candidates whose performance ranges
between CEFR Levels A1 and B1 (Cambridge English Scale scores of 100–150) also receive a
certificate.
• Candidates who achieve Grade A (Cambridge English Scale scores of 140–150) receive the
Key English Test certificate stating that they demonstrated ability at Level B1.
• Candidates who achieve Grade B or C (Cambridge English Scale scores of 120–139) receive
the Key English Test certificate at Level A2.
• Candidates whose performance is below A2 level, but falls within Level A1 (Cambridge
English Scale scores of 100–119), receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that they
have demonstrated ability at Level A1.
For further information on grading and results, go to the website (see page 5 for details).
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Speaking: an overview for candidates
The Speaking test lasts 8–10 minutes. You will take the test with another candidate. There are
two examiners but only one of them will talk to you. The examiner will ask you questions and ask
you to talk to the other candidate.
Part 1 (3–4 minutes)

The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions. These questions will be about your
daily life, interests, likes and dislikes. For example, you may have to speak about your school,
hobbies or home town.

You and your partner will speak to each other. The examiner will give you a card with some
illustrations on it. You will then discuss the activities, things or places illustrated on the card with
your partner. The examiner will then ask you and your partner some individual questions about
the illustrations on the card.
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Test 1
READING AND WRITING (60 minutes)
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–6
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1 A Charles is asking Lucy where he should leave

her backpack.
Lucy,
Do you know you left B Charles is checking if Lucy has lost her backpack.
your backpack in the
college cafeteria? C Charles is letting Lucy know where her
I won’t see you
backpack is.
tomorrow, so I left it
at the reception.
Charles
2 History tour:
A You have to go to the castle to book the walking tour.
Nottingham Castle
Daily (12.00) B You should send an email to find out when the next
walking tour is.
Please email guide to book
free place
C You need to contact the guide before you can go on
historywalk@mail.com
the walking tour.
3 Lydia is telling Hannah that
A they’ll pay less to see the film at 5.30 p.m.

Hannah,
I’m booking the
cinema tickets B they need to book cinema tickets by 3 p.m.
online. The 3 p.m.
show’s full, but
there are seats for C it’s not possible for them to see the film at 8 p.m.
5.30 p.m. and 8 p.m.
There’s a discount
before 6 p.m.
Lydia
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Reading and Writing
4 Why did Andy write this text?
A to suggest meeting Steve at a different

Steve,
Are you still at work? restaurant
I’m nearly finished,
but I won’t be able to B to explain to Steve that he will be late
get to the restaurant
till after 7.30. Sorry.
C to tell Steve why he can’t meet him
Andy
5 What is Suzy doing?
A asking Henry if she can bring an extra

Henry,
person to the restaurant tonight
Do you know which
restaurant we’re
going to tonight? Ella B telling Henry about the restaurant she has
wants to join us. Is chosen for tonight
that OK? I think she
knows everyone.
C checking who is going to be at the
Suzy
restaurant tonight
6 People who are late
A will have to see a different dentist.

Our dentists are busy.
Please arrive five minutes B won’t see their dentist that day.
before your appointment.
If you miss your appointment, C must wait until a dentist is free to see them.
you’ll need to make one for
another day.
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Test 1
PART 2
QUESTIONS 7–13
Angus Frank Zac
7 Who needed help with the internet on his A B C

first day?
8 Who felt sad when his parents went home? A B C
9 Who took something to university to help him A B C

make friends?
10 Who started university later than other A B C

students?
11 Who is still friends with someone he met on his A B C

first day at university?
12 Who thinks he has changed since he started A B C

university?
13 Who met other new students online before A B C

starting university?
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Reading and Writing
Making friends at university

Angus
My university has an internet group for new students, which I joined
before I went. One person on there said that on her sister’s first day,
she brought sweets from home to offer to everyone she met, as a way
to start a conversation. I thought that was a good idea, so I did the
same. It worked, but in fact, the really good friends I have now are all
people I met a few weeks later.
Frank
I live at my university, and Mum and Dad drove me here on my first
day. After they left, I felt terrible. I sat alone looking at photos of friends
from home. But later, I went to a talk about all the university clubs, and
I really enjoyed it. Clubs are a great way to meet people, and if you’re
going to university, you should join some. They helped me a lot. Before
I came to university, I was a quiet person, but these days I can talk to
people more easily.
Zac
I was away on holiday with my parents for the first week of my
university course, so I missed all of the activities where people make
friends. On that first morning, I couldn’t get online, so I went looking
for someone who knew what to do. The student I found got my
wi-fi working and is now my best friend. I’ve also met lots of people
because of him. Mum and Dad say I’ve grown up since I started
university, but I’m not sure.
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Test 1
PART 3
QUESTIONS 14–18
Amazing balloon flight

Tom Morgan flew 25 kilometres across South Africa using only 100 party balloons.
Tom Morgan is a British man who started a club planning adventures for people. His idea is
to give people some danger in their lives, as he thinks we don’t have enough of that these
days. The adventures he plans include races across various countries using unusual types of
transport.
Last year Tom went to Africa for a crazy adventure with some friends. The plan was to tie
100 party balloons to a chair Tom was sitting in, and make it fly into the air. Tom’s not the
first person to do this. Jonathan Trappe from the USA has done it, but it was an article in
an adventure magazine that made Tom want to try it.
Tom chose the country of Botswana for his adventure because it has lots of empty space and
isn’t near the sea. However, the weather was so windy there that they lost lots of balloons,
so they went to South Africa instead. This time, the flight was a great success.
Tom says the views from 2,400 metres up were amazing, and remembers how quiet it was.
However, he spent most of the time worrying about what to do if he flew too high and how to
get back down.
One reason Tom did his balloon flight was to check if it’s possible to fly using party balloons.
Now he knows it is, he’s planning the first party balloon air race in Africa. He hopes lots of his
club members will enter.
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Reading and Writing
14 Why did Tom start his adventure club?
A He thinks everyone should travel more.
B He believes that modern life is too safe.
C He wants to meet people who like adventures.
15 Tom got the idea for flying with balloons from
A a man from the USA.
B his friends.
C a magazine article.
16 Tom wasn’t able to fly in Botswana because
A he needed more space.
B the weather was bad.
C he wanted to be nearer to the sea.
17 How did Tom feel during the flight?
A pleased that there was no noise
B surprised to have good views
C scared about what might happen
18 What is Tom working on at the moment?
A starting a new type of balloon race
B winning a balloon competition
C flying further with balloons
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Test 1
PART 4
QUESTIONS 19–24
The coldest place to live

Oymyakon is a village in a part of Russia called Yakutia. During the winter, the days are
(19) , and temperatures can go as (20) as -68°C. There are colder places
in the world, such as Antarctica, but people only (21) there for a few weeks.
Oymyakon is the coldest place where people live all the time.
A lot of things don’t work normally in Oymyakon because it’s so cold. For example, if a
car is (22) outside, the engine will not start again, so people keep cars in heated
garages. It is also very difficult to (23) plants for food when it is so cold, so people
in Oymyakon mostly eat meat. In some countries, schools close when it’s very cold, but that
only (24) in Oymyakon if it’s colder than -52°C.
19 A early B short C quick
20 A deep B small C low
21 A stay B spend C come
22 A gone B waited C left
23 A make B put C grow
24 A happens B passes C arrives
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Reading and Writing
PART 5
QUESTIONS 25–30
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write ONE word for each gap.
Example: 0 are
From: Sylvia
To: Felix
I’m so glad we (0) doing our history project together! (25) you think the
college library will have some useful books about local history? (26) don’t we meet
there tomorrow? Remember we’ve only got three weeks before we have (27) give
the project to the teacher.
From: Felix
To: Sylvia
Don’t worry! (28) we work really hard, then our project will be brilliant! Yes, let’s
meet at the college library. I’m sure we’ll find lots (29) interesting books there. I’m
afraid I’m busy tomorrow, (30) I’m free on Friday. Can you meet me then?
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Test 1
PART 6
QUESTION 31
You visited a city in your country last weekend.
Write an email to your English friend, Alex.
In your email:
• say which city you visited
• tell Alex how you travelled there
• explain what you did in the city.
Write 25 words or more.
Write the email on your answer sheet.
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Reading and Writing
PART 7
QUESTION 32
Look at the three pictures.
Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write the story on your answer sheet.
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Test 1
LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes)
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–5
Listening test audio
1 What temperature will the woman use to cook the cake?
A B C
2 What did Clara hurt when she played tennis?
A B C
3 Which photo did the man take?
A B C
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Listening
4 Which was the woman’s favourite present?
A B C
5 What did Tom lose?
A B C
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Test 1
PART 2
QUESTIONS 6–10
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap.
Write one word or a number or a date or a time.
You will hear a phone message about going to play a hockey match.
Hockey match
Name of other team: Tigers
Day: (6) ............................................
Name of village: (7) ............................................
Travel to village by: (8) ............................................
Take: (9) ............................................
Time match begins: (10) ............................................
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Listening
PART 3
QUESTIONS 11–15
You will hear Sue talking to her friend Peter about a restaurant she went to.
11 Why didn’t Peter go to the restaurant with Sue?
A He had to do some work.
B He was too ill.
C He forgot to go.
12 How long has the restaurant been open?
A one year
B two years
C five years
13 What did Sue and her friends eat at the restaurant?
A steak
B pizza
C pasta
14 What nationality is the chef at the restaurant?
A American
B Spanish
C Italian
15 What does Peter say about his plans to go to the restaurant?
A It doesn’t matter which day he goes.
B He’s afraid the restaurant will be too crowded.
C He’d like Sue’s advice about the dishes.
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Test 1
PART 4
QUESTIONS 16–20
16 You will hear a man and a woman talking about going shopping.
What will they buy?
A something to eat
B something to wear
C something to read
17 You will hear a woman leaving a message for a friend.

Why is the woman phoning her friend?
A to change their plans
B to ask to borrow something
C to invite her for a meal
18 You will hear a man telling his sister about meeting someone yesterday.
Who did he see in town?
A a colleague
B a neighbour
C an old school friend
19 You will hear two friends making plans for the day.
Where do they decide to go?
A to the forest
B to the river
C to the beach
20 You will hear a city tour guide giving a talk.

Why is the museum closed now?
A A special guest is visiting it.
B Today is a national holiday.

C They are painting it.
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Listening
PART 5
QUESTIONS 21–25
You will hear Susan talking to a friend about the sports she does.
Which sport does she do with each person now?
Example:
0 Elias H
People Sports
21 Daniel A badminton
B fishing
22 Amira
C football
23 Kelly D golf
E skateboarding
24 Ryan
F swimming
25 Valerie G tennis
H volleyball
You now have 6 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
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Test 2
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–6
1 Contact Louise if you want to
A improve the way the station looks.

Woodside Train Station
Gardening Group B learn how to make a nice garden.
Help make our platforms
beautiful! C travel to see some beautiful gardens.
If you’re over 16 and know how
to grow plants and flowers,
call Louise (046289432)
2 A Mrs Jones wants Chloe to do a different

subject for her project.
To: Chloe
From: Mrs Jones
B Mrs Jones thinks Chloe’s idea for the
Thanks for your idea for project is too difficult.
the school project, but
someone is already doing
C Mrs Jones wants Chloe to do her project
‘Local Transport’. What
about ‘Fashion’? There’s
with someone else.
lots of information online.
3 A Jana’s not sure which bus to catch to town

Kate, this afternoon.
I’ll meet you at the
gym this afternoon
B It’s not possible for Jana to go to the gym
instead of at the bus
stop. I have to go today.
into town first.
Jana C Kate will not see Jana at the bus stop later
today.
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Reading and Writing
4 A Ben wants to talk to people who have ideas

for a new play.
WANTED
Actors for the new play B You can get further details about the play
No experience needed by talking to Ben.
For more information
contact Ben
C Ben is only interested in talking to people
020 693 417 who have acted before.
5 What is Mr Matthews doing in this message?
A asking what time he can meet Ms Thomas
Ms Thomas,
I want to make sure
B letting Ms Thomas know where she’ll find
I’m at the holiday flat the keys
so I can give you the
keys. When will you
C telling Ms Thomas that she can book the
arrive?
Mr Matthews holiday flat
6 Ria wants Kay’s help with
A inviting guests to the party.
Kay, B getting music for the party.

The hall’s booked for
the college party and
the invitations are C finding a hall for the party.
ready. We just need a
band. Do you know a
good one?
Ria
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Test 2
PART 2
QUESTIONS 7–13
Rafa Dan Claudio
7 Who thinks one of the actors in his favourite A B C

film is better than another?
8 Who says his favourite film wasn’t very A B C

successful at the cinema?
9 Who feels sad at the end of his favourite film? A B C
10 Who explains where he first saw his favourite A B C

film?
11 Who explains what happens in his favourite A B C

film?
12 Who says his favourite film is a true story? A B C
13 Who tries to see his favourite film every twelve A B C

months?
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Reading and Writing
My favourite film
Rafa
The first time I saw Silver River was at my friend’s house. It’s the story
of two families, which didn’t sound very interesting to me, but actually
I loved it. I saw it again last week, and I enjoyed it just as much. The
actors are good and so is the story, but what I really love is the music
– it’s brilliant. When the film first came out, not many people went to
see it, but it’s a lot more popular now.
Dan
For me, Forest Path is the best film ever. It’s about a musician who
leaves his home in Mexico and goes looking for adventure. He travels
around the country for a year, playing his guitar everywhere he goes.
At the end of the film, he meets the woman who becomes his wife.
This actually happened in real life many years ago, which I didn’t know
when I first saw it. The acting is very good, especially the woman –
she has more acting experience than the man.
Claudio
I can’t remember when or where I first saw Black Hole, but it’s a film I
like to watch at least once a year. It’s about travelling through space,
and to me the acting and the story are not important – it’s the way it’s
filmed. It’s like a dream and nothing seems real. At the time, this was
a new way of making films and since then lots of people have copied
the idea. The music is very beautiful, and the final moments always
make me cry.
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Test 2
PART 3
QUESTIONS 14–18
My life as a tour guide

Kerri Benson talks about the job she loves.
I was looking for work after I finished university when a friend of mine told me about her
fantastic job as a tour guide. She was able to help me get a job with her company and now,
every two weeks, a driver and I take a group of tourists across five European countries by
coach.
Before each tour, the driver takes the coach from the city where the last tour finished to the
one where the next tour starts, but I fly there. When I get to the hotel, I make sure I have all
the right forms and visas for the new group of tourists. It’s important that I have everything.
I’m friendly towards the tourists, but I always remember that they’re my customers. There’s
no boss to help with problems, which can be difficult, but I love it when our coach is full of
happy people, excited about their trip.
The company has a website for all of the tour guides to share information. Some post
information about journey times, but that changes so quickly it’s not very useful. My posts
are usually about interesting museums, castles and things like that. And I read other guides’
ideas for restaurants to take customers to.
This is a job for people who enjoy travelling and planning. If you’re thinking of doing it, go on
a tour as a customer first. It’s a good way to see what guides do. Just remember that guides
don’t get paid much. For me, that’s not a problem, but it might be for some people.
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Reading and Writing
14 What does Kerri say about becoming a tour guide?
A She took the job because she couldn’t find anything better.
B She needed a job that she could do in her university holidays.
C She got the job because she knew someone at the company.
15 Before each tour, Kerri
A drives to the place where the tour will start.
B checks that she has the documents she needs.
C makes sure that enough hotel rooms are booked.
16 What does Kerri enjoy about her job?
A seeing people having a good holiday
B meeting people who become friends
C helping people with problems
17 Kerri gives other tour guides information about
A where to eat.
B places to visit.
C traffic problems.
18 What advice does Kerri have for people who want to do her job?
A Take a tour to see if you like it.
B Talk to people who are already guides.
C Find a company that pays guides well.
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Test 2
PART 4
QUESTIONS 19–24
The Nobel Prize

Every year, in October, a small number of very special people get a very important phone call.
It is a call which can change the rest of their careers and almost (19) they become
famous. That is because this is the phone call (20) them they have won a Nobel
Prize.
There are five Nobel Prizes in (21) , three of which are given to scientists. The
prize is international and scientists from around the world have (22) one. There are
several (23) why winning a Nobel Prize is important. First of all, it is a lot of money
– about $1.1 million. (24) , the most important thing about a Nobel Prize is that the
scientist’s work gets a lot of attention.
19 A early B immediately C exactly
20 A speaking B telling C explaining
21 A part B variety C total
22 A received B taken C included
23 A instructions B reasons C differences
24 A Instead B However C Especially
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Reading and Writing
PART 5
QUESTIONS 25–30
Example: 0 are
From: Erin
To: Lara
How (0) you? I moved into a new house last month. It’s a lot bigger (25)
my old house, and (26) is a big garden at the back. I can’t wait (27) grow
some vegetables in it!
It’s taken me and my parents (28) long time to paint all the rooms, but we’re going
to finish them soon. So (29) you like to come and stay with me next weekend? If
the weather’s good, Mum says we can have a barbecue. I can show (30) some
interesting places in my town too.
Write soon!
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Test 2
PART 6
QUESTION 31
Read the email from your English friend, Chris.
From: Chris
To:
Thanks for inviting me to your party next Saturday.

Where will it be? What time will it start? What do
I need to wear?
Chris
Write an email to Chris and answer the questions.

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Reading and Writing
PART 7
QUESTION 32
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Test 2
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–5
1 How did Richard travel from the airport?
A B C
2 What is next to the woman’s new flat?
A B C
3 What job does the man do?
A B C
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Listening
4 Which T-shirt does the girl decide to buy?
A B C
5 Where are the car keys?
A B C
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Test 2
PART 2
QUESTIONS 6–10
You will hear someone talking on the radio about a competition.
Short story competition

For people aged: 16
First prize: (6) ............................................
Number of words: (7) ............................................
Story must include the word: (8) ............................................
Last date to send story: (9) ............................................
Upload to: www.(10) ............................................ .com
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Listening
PART 3
QUESTIONS 11–15
You will hear a brother and sister, Ben and Lily, talking about their mother’s birthday.
11 When will they go shopping for a present?
A tomorrow morning
B tomorrow afternoon
C tomorrow evening
12 Where do they decide to go for some earrings?
A a department store
B the market
C a jewellery shop
13 Ben thinks that on their mum’s birthday they should
A have a party for her.
B take her out for a meal.
C go to the park for a barbecue.
14 How does Lily feel about inviting their mum’s best friend?
A excited about seeing her
B worried she will not come
C sure their mum will like the idea
15 What sort of drink will Ben make for their mum’s birthday?
A banana and cream
B lemon and orange
C melon and honey
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Test 2
PART 4
QUESTIONS 16–20
16 You will hear a woman telling her friend about a holiday.

What was the only thing she liked about her holiday?
A where she stayed
B a place she ate at
C an activity she did
17 You will hear a woman talking to her husband about a problem.

Why is the woman upset?
A Her car needs repairing.
B She has lost some money.
C Someone stole her bicycle.
18 You will hear an advertisement on the radio.

What’s the main reason for the advertisement?
A to give details about a sale
B to give information about a special day
C to tell people about new equipment
19 You will hear a boy talking with his mother about one of his paintings.
What doesn’t the boy like about his painting?
A its size
B its colours
C its subject
20 You will hear a girl talking to her father about a sports blog.
What reason does the girl give for liking the blog?
A the sports advice
B the online competitions
C the information about sports stars
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PART 5
QUESTIONS 21–25
You will hear a woman talking to her teenage son about putting some things in the right places
in their new house.
Where should her son put each thing?
Example:
0 magazine H
Things Places
21 bowl A bathroom
B bedroom
22 lamp
C dining room
23 box D garden
E hall
24 clock
F kitchen
25 chair G living room
H stairs
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Test 3
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–6
1 A Markus is letting Jessica know what time

he’s going running tonight.
Jessica,
Let’s go running this B Markus is asking Jessica if she has arrived
evening. What time home from work yet.
do you think you’ll be
home from work? I’d
C Markus is checking if Jessica will be home
like to go before it’s
too dark. early enough to go running.
Markus
2 What does the Arts Centre want to do?

City Arts Centre
A start a new theatre group
Do you belong to our
theatre group? Has B share members’ experiences online
acting changed your life?
Tell us and we’ll put your C find out what people think of their website
story on our website.
3 Why has Glenn sent Marcia this message?
A to make sure she has taken her medicine

Marcia,
Sorry to hear you’re
not very well. Do B to ask if she is feeling better
you need me to get
you anything at the C to find out how he can help
shops? Maybe some
medicine or fruit?
Glenn
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4 Ollie has emailed Harry
To: Harry
From: Ollie A to see if he wants to join the tennis club.
My tennis club on
Saturday was really
B to ask him for his opinion of the tennis club.
good fun. Why don’t you
become a member too? C to find out which tennis club he belongs to.
You’ll love it.
5 A Hurry if you would like to take part in the

Fun quiz competition quiz.
22nd March 9 p.m.
B The winner of the quiz will get a prize of
£10 to enter £10.
Book soon, almost full!
C The quiz will finish by 9 p.m. on
Cash prizes
22nd March.
6 Mark has texted Stefan
A to tell him to look online.
Stefan, B to ask about the traffic.

I’ve checked
online and there’s
a problem with C to offer him a lift.
the buses. Mum’s
driving me to school.
Shall we pick you up
on the way?
Mark
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PART 2
QUESTIONS 7–13
Hillside Green Farm Castletown
7 Which campsite is good for people who A B C

enjoy outdoor sports?
8 Which campsite is near the sea? A B C
9 Which campsite has its own shop? A B C
10 Which campsite can be difficult to find? A B C
11 Which campsite has friendly staff? A B C
12 Which campsite is good for people with A B C

young children?
13 Which campsite can be noisy at night? A B C
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Reading and Writing
Three great campsites to visit

Hillside
This campsite is quite near a main road, so it’s easy to find. You can camp there anytime you
like, even in winter, which is why most of the things to do are inside – the pool, the games
room and the café. Families will enjoy it here, as the pool is very safe and there’s a lovely
playground. It’s also very quiet at night – there’s no disco or noisy groups of campers. The
staff are good, but they should try to be more friendly.
Green Farm
You can easily get lost on the way to Green Farm if you don’t know where you’re going.
There are lots of activities for adults and teenagers to do on the campsite, including a golf
course and a lake where you can go fishing and sailing. If you’re interested in surfing, you
should probably choose a different campsite, as Green Farm is quite a long way from the
sea. If you need to buy food, there’s a small supermarket next to the office.
Castletown
Castletown is right next to a village, and just a short walk from a beach. It’s open from April
to October. It’s probably not the best place for older people or young children, as there’s
a disco in the village that plays loud music until quite late. The shops in the village are very
useful, as there aren’t any on the campsite. Campsite staff can help you with any problems
or questions, and are always smiling and chatting with visitors.
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PART 3
QUESTIONS 14–18
An exciting hobby
Tanya Phillips explains why she’s crazy about motorbikes.
I started riding a motorbike when I was 18. I was living in Edinburgh at the time, and I was
using the bus to get to work, which I hated. I thought about learning to drive, but cars are
expensive, so I bought a motorbike. I was the first of my friends to get one.
Over the next 5 years, I only used my motorbike in the city. Then a friend invited me on a
motorbike ride through the Australian desert. It was amazing, and when I got home, I bought
an adventure motorbike and started riding in wild places like forests in my free time.
Before any big ride, I make sure I know exactly where I’m going. I don’t like asking for
help, so I take maps and check the weather. Then when I’m riding, I can just forget about
everything except me and the bike. That’s what I like best.
I’m not afraid of riding in unusual places. I went to Iceland in the middle of winter. It was dark
most of the day, so I had to be really careful and stay on the roads. I’d like to go again in
summer when there’s more light and then I can go on the smaller paths.
This year, I did my first 24-hour adventure motorbike race – across the African desert. It was
really difficult, and when I finished all I wanted to do was sleep. But then I found out I was the
winner – I couldn’t believe it! I can’t wait to enter next year’s race.
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14 Tanya first began riding a motorbike because
A she didn’t like driving a car in Edinburgh.
B her friends told her it was a good idea.
C she wanted a better way to travel to her job.
15 When did riding a motorbike become Tanya’s hobby?
A after a trip
B after riding through a forest
C after meeting someone in Australia
16 What’s Tanya’s favourite thing about riding a motorbike?
A She can spend time alone.
B She can look at the countryside.
C She can stop thinking about other things.
17 If Tanya goes to Iceland again,
A she’ll go to another part of the country.
B she’ll go at a different time of year.
C she’ll spend more time there.
18 After her first motorbike race, Tanya was surprised by
A how well she did.
B how tired she felt.
C how difficult the race was.
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Test 3
PART 4
QUESTIONS 19–24
David Bowie
The English pop star David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on 8th January, 1947. He
was (19) in music from an early age and began playing in bands when he was still
a teenager. When he was 18, he changed his name to David Bowie as there was another
musician in the US (20) was also called David Jones.
David Bowie’s song ‘Space Oddity’ was his first big hit, and it was popular around the world.
He (21) later that he got the (22) for the song while he was watching
a film called 2001: A Space Odyssey.
Through his career, David Bowie often changed the (23) he looked and the kind of
music he played. His final album was called ‘Blackstar’ and it became (24) to his
fans on his 69th birthday. This was just two days before he died on 10th January, 2016.
19 A interested B pleased C special
20 A which B where C who
21 A told B explained C talked
22 A idea B experience C reason
23 A thing B way C type
24 A able B possible C available
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Reading and Writing
PART 5
QUESTIONS 25–30
Example: 0 to
From: Ellie
To: Leah
I’m really pleased you’re coming (0) stay at my house next week. We haven’t seen
each other for such (25) long time!
(26) are lots of things to do (27) my town, so I’m sure we’ll have lots of
fun. We can visit the museum and the theatre. And how about going shopping too? Our new
shopping centre has some really great shops, and they’re cheaper (28) the ones in
the city.
I’ll meet you at the airport on Saturday. (29) time does your flight arrive? Please let
(30) know and I’ll make a plan. I can’t wait to see you again!
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Test 3
PART 6
QUESTION 31
Read the email from your English friend, Jan.
From: Jan
To:
Thanks for telling me about the laptop you’re selling.

Why are you selling it? How much money do you
want for it? When can I collect it from you?
Jan
Write an email to Jan and answer the questions.

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PART 7
QUESTION 32
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Test 3
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–5
1 Where will the friends meet tonight?
A B C
2 What did Sally eat at the restaurant?
A B C
3 What job is Tom’s sister doing this summer?
A B C
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4 What exercise is the woman going to do now?
A B C
5 What’s Philip wearing?
A B C
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Test 3
PART 2
QUESTIONS 6–10
You will hear Maria leaving a message for Bill with details of Tom’s birthday party.
Tom’s birthday party

Day: Saturday
Time guests arrive: (6) ............................................ p.m.
Address: (7) 26 ............................................ Road
Food: (8) ............................................ and cake
Type of music: (9) ............................................
Maria’s phone number: (10) ............................................
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Listening
PART 3
QUESTIONS 11–15
You will hear Andy talking to his friend Sara about a walk.
11 Where do they agree to meet?
A at a car park
B at a playground
C at a bus stop
12 What does Andy say the weather will be like for the walk?
A sunny
B windy
C rainy
13 What will Sara bring?
A a map
B a backpack
C a drink
14 What does Andy think about the Bridge Café?
A The prices are low.
B Its food is good.
C It’s easy to get to.
15 How does Sara feel about going on the walk?
A pleased to get lots of exercise
B interested to see the lovely views
C happy to spend time with her friend
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Test 3
PART 4
QUESTIONS 16–20
16 You will hear two friends talking about exercise.

What do they agree?
A Running’s hard.
B Walking’s boring.
C Cycling’s dangerous.
17 You will hear a woman talking about jobs.

What did she want to be when she was younger?
A an artist
B a journalist
C a cook
18 You will hear two friends talking about going out.

Where do they agree to go?
A to a concert
B to an exhibition
C to a film
19 You will hear a woman talking to her friend about finding a new job.
Why does the woman want the job?
A The work is interesting.
B The people are nice.
C The office is near her home.
20 You will hear a woman talking to her brother on the phone.

Why is the woman happy?
A She met an old friend.
B She got an exciting job.
C She found a new place to live.
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Listening
PART 5
QUESTIONS 21–25
You will hear a husband and wife talking about the furniture they need for their new home.
What do they need for each room?
Example:
0 dining room A
Rooms Furniture
21 kitchen A armchair
B bookcase
22 living room
C cupboard
23 bedroom D desk
E lamp
24 bathroom
F mirror
25 garage G picture
H shelf
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Test 4
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–6
1 A Harry’s mother is finding out what Harry

wants for dinner.
Harry, B Harry’s mother is telling Harry not to be late

We’re out of milk.
home tonight.
We’ll need some
tonight, so can you
stop somewhere C Harry’s mother is asking Harry to buy
on your way home something for her.
from college?
Dinner is at 6.
Mum
2 What does Tom want to change?
A the time he’ll meet Sammy

Sammy,
The movie at the film club
tonight is very popular. B the place where he’ll meet Sammy
So shall I see you at our
usual meeting place, but C the movie he and Sammy will see
a bit earlier?
Tom
3 A Everyone who comes to the picnic should bring

some food.
Harwood College Picnic
Saturday 1 p.m. B The picnic won’t happen if the weather is bad.
Sports field (Gym if raining)
Harwood students – free C Some people who come to the picnic must pay.
Guests – £5
Fantastic band!
Food included
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4 Carol wants Emily
To: Emily
From: Carol A to share the cost of driving to college.
I’m driving to college

every day this term. If you B to give her a lift to college some days.
can pay a bit for petrol,
I’ll take you too. Parking’s C to help pay for parking at college.
free.
5 What is the problem today?

City Station
Bad weather! A Trains might be late.
Trains working as usual B Passengers might fall.

Be careful of ice on platforms
C The station might need to close.
6 What is Liz doing in this text message?
A asking Emma to buy something

Emma,
Any ideas for Frank’s
birthday present? I B asking Emma for some advice
can get something at
the shopping centre C asking Emma to a party
on my way to his
party on Saturday.
Liz
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Test 4
PART 2
QUESTIONS 7–13
Eugenia Laura Ellie
7 Who thinks not enough music is taught in A B C

schools?
8 Who grew up in a home without much A B C

classical music?
9 Who likes to share ideas about music with A B C

people online?
10 Who says she thinks people should go to A B C

concerts?
11 Who started learning to play an instrument A B C

after she was given one?
12 Who is now studying music at university? A B C
13 Who says her parents were surprised when A B C

she won a competition?
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Future stars of classical music

Eugenia
My mother and father both play the violin in an orchestra, so that’s
what they began teaching me to play, even before I went to school.
Now I’ve finished university and I’m a member of the same orchestra.
I believe it’s important for everyone to go to see music being played.
Tickets are expensive, but it’s a much better experience than just
listening to recorded music. Over the years, I’ve won a few violin
competitions and I love making music with my friends.
Laura
When I was a child, my father had a café and the only music there,
and in our house, was jazz on the radio. But when I was 12, I went
on a school trip and heard classical guitar for the first time. I loved it,
and my mother bought me a guitar and paid for lessons. My parents
couldn’t believe it when I came first in a national guitar competition.
I’ve left university now, but I’m still learning new things every day.
There’s so much information online.
Ellie
I’m now playing in my university orchestra and taking classes there in
writing music, which is what I want to do as a career. I love using the
internet to discuss things I’m working on with other musicians. I was
lucky to be able to have classical violin lessons at school and, by the
time I was eight, I was in the children’s orchestra and playing in local
competitions. In my opinion, more schools should offer music lessons.
Music is so important.
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PART 3
QUESTIONS 14–18
A lucky teenager
Fifteen-year-old British student Jonathan Davis has always loved learning about the past. So,
when he saw a newspaper article about people who enjoy looking in the countryside for very
old things made of metal, such as coins, he wanted to try the hobby himself.
To get started, he had to have something called a detector. You hold this machine over the
ground, and it makes a loud noise if there is metal there. He bought a small one and began
using it near the village where he lives.
He didn’t find much for the first few months. Then, one day, he and a friend were looking in
a field. ‘We were a bit bored,’ he says. ‘But suddenly, I found a few bits of metal lying in the
grass. As soon as I saw them, I had a feeling they might be really old, so I showed them to my
friend. We kept looking, and together we found 200 more pieces that day!’
Jonathan took the pieces to a museum. The staff there told him they were almost two
thousand years old. They explained that at that time people sometimes cut silver bowls and
cups into small pieces, and then used the pieces as money.
The museum later had a special exhibition of the silver pieces, which Jonathan went to. He
said, ‘It was really exciting to see what the people at the museum were able to do to clean
the pieces of silver and find out exactly what they are. They look really different now. I’m so
pleased I found them and that now other people can see them too.’
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14 What do we learn about Jonathan from the first paragraph?
A He’s interested in history.
B He has lots of unusual hobbies.
C He enjoys collecting old things.
15 What is the writer doing in the second paragraph?
A giving information about a village
B saying how some equipment works
C describing a problem Jonathan had
16 What does Jonathan say in the third paragraph about the metal pieces?
A He thought they looked interesting.
B It took several days to find all of them.
C He was pleased when his friend found them.
17 What did the staff at the museum tell Jonathan about the metal pieces?
A They were not as old as Jonathan thought.
B It’s a shame they were so small.
C In the past, people used them to buy and sell things.
18 How did Jonathan feel when he visited the exhibition?
A surprised so many people came to see the silver
B happy he could share the silver with others
C sad that the silver looked so different
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PART 4
QUESTIONS 19–24
Toni Morrison
The African-American writer Toni Morrison was born in 1931. When she was growing up, her
parents (19) her about African-American history and music. She often said that
(20) stories was an important (21) of her family’s daily life. She also loved
books and spent a lot of her free time reading.
In 1949, Toni Morrison went to Howard University in Washington, D.C. to study English. After
(22) her course, her first job was teaching. She wrote her first book, The Bluest
Eye, in 1970. Her later books were very popular, (23) Beloved, which is now a well-
known film. Toni Morrison (24) many national and international prizes, including the
Nobel Prize for Literature in 1993. She became the first black woman ever to receive this.
19 A learned B studied C taught
20 A telling B saying C talking
21 A thing B piece C part
22 A closing B finishing C returning
23 A usually B really C especially
24 A won B made C took
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PART 5
QUESTIONS 25–30
Example: 0 to
From: Marcia
To: Annie
I am trying (0) start a girls’ basketball team at college. Are you interested
(25) joining it? Basketball’s (26) excellent way to get exercise, and
it can also be a (27) of fun.
Our sports teacher, Mrs Thompson, says she will be our coach, but only (28) we can
get enough girls for a team. We will probably practise once or twice a week in the college gym.
(29) you know any other girls we can ask to be on the team? Let me know as soon
(30) possible so we can begin practising.
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Test 4
PART 6
QUESTION 31
You would like to go to the countryside this weekend.
Write an email to your English friend, Jerry.
In your email:
• ask Jerry to go with you
• tell Jerry what activities you’ll do
• say who else you’ve asked to come.
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PART 7
QUESTION 32
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Test 4
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–5
1 What has Paul bought Timothy for his birthday?
A B C
2 Where did John go last weekend?
A B C
3 Where’s Sally now?
A B C
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4 Which sport is the woman going to do at the sports centre?
A B C
5 What has the woman bought for her new apartment?
A B C
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Test 4
PART 2
QUESTIONS 6–10
You will hear a coach driver telling tourists about their visit to an animal park.
Langate Animal Park

Remember to take: umbrellas
Type of animal Langate is famous for: (6) ............................................
Good place to take photos: (7) ............................................
Start time of guide’s talk: (8) ............................................ a.m.
Cost of lunch: (9) £............................................
Wait for coach at entrance called: (10) ............................................
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Listening
PART 3
QUESTIONS 11–15
You will hear two friends, Sophie and John, talking about planning a picnic that they have
every year with neighbours.
11 What does Sophie like most about the picnic?
A eating great food
B spending time outdoors
C becoming better friends with people
12 Where is the picnic going to be this year?
A a park
B a lake
C a garden
13 What happened at last year’s picnic?
A The weather wasn’t very good.
B Some people didn’t enjoy themselves.
C Some people didn’t know where to go.
14 What does Sophie want guests to bring?
A something to do
B something to eat with
C something to barbecue
15 Which job does John say he’ll do?
A speak to people
B put signs in the area
C send a group email
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Test 4
PART 4
QUESTIONS 16–20
16 You will hear a woman giving a talk.

What’s the woman’s job?
A engineer
B farmer
C painter
17 You will hear a man talking to his sister about a new friend.
Where did the man meet his new friend?
A at work
B at a party
C at a sports match
18 You will hear a husband and wife talking about going to the cinema.
Why do they decide to walk to the cinema?
A There are no buses today.
B They want some exercise.
C The car isn’t working.
19 You will hear a man telling a woman about his holiday.

What problem did he have on the holiday?
A The weather was bad.
B The beach was dirty.
C The hotel was noisy.
20 You will hear a girl talking with her dad about learning a new language.
What did the girl like about her first Chinese lesson?
A the other students
B the teacher
C the length of the lesson
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PART 5
QUESTIONS 21–25
You will hear two friends talking about a party on the beach.
What will each person bring to the party?
Example:
0 Ben C
People Things to bring
21 Katy A beach umbrella
B blanket
22 Jacob
C football
23 Suzana D games
E photos
24 Martin
F picnic
25 Carla G sunglasses
H towels
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Speaking tests
Test 1: Different sports
Note: The visual materials for Speaking Test 1 appear on page 125.
Example Speaking test video
Phase 1
Interlocutor
To both candidates Good morning / afternoon / evening.

Can I have your mark sheets, please?
Hand over the mark sheets to the Assessor.
I’m , and this is .
To Candidate A What’s your name?
To Candidate B And what’s your name?
Back-up prompts
B, do you work or are you Do you work? Do you study? Are

a student? you a student?
For UK, ask Where do you come from? Are you from (Spain, etc.)?
For non-UK, ask Where do you live? Do you live in … (name of district /
town etc.)?
Thank you.
A, do you work or are you Do you work? Do you study? Are

town etc.)?
Thank you.
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Phase 2
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about holidays.
Back-up prompts
A, what do you like doing on holiday? Do you like sightseeing on holiday?
What do you take photos of when you go Do you take photos of buildings when you go
on holiday? on holiday?
B, where do you go on holiday? Do you go on holiday to the beach?
What sort of things do you take on holiday? Do you take books on holiday?
Extended response Back-up questions

Now, A, please tell me something about Which country do you want to visit?
a country you want to visit. Why do you want to go there?
When would you like to go there?
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about eating in different

places.
Back-up prompts
B, what food do you like eating at home? Do you like eating pasta at home?
How often do you go to a restaurant? Do you go to a restaurant every week?
A, when do you go for a picnic? Do you go for a picnic in the summer?
Where do you eat when you’re at Do you eat at a café when you’re at
college/work? college/work?

Now, B, please tell me something about What did you eat?
a special dinner you had with family or Where did you have dinner?
friends. Was it for somebody’s birthday?
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Phase 1
Interlocutor Now, in this part of the test you are going to talk together.
¸ 3–4 minutes
Place Candidate booklet, open at Test 1, in front of candidates.
Here are some pictures that show different sports.
Do you like these different sports? Say why or why not. I’ll say
that again.
Do you like these different sports? Say why or why not.
All right? Now, talk together.
Candidates ………………………………………………………..
¸ Allow a minimum of 1 minute (maximum of 2 minutes) before
moving on to the following questions.
Interlocutor Do you think …

Use as appropriate. … golf is boring? Optional prompt
Ask each candidate … football is exciting? Why? / Why not?
at least one question … surfing is difficult? What do you think?
… cycling is dangerous?
… volleyball is fun?
Interlocutor So, A, which of these sports do you like best?

And you, B, which of these sports do you like best?
Thank you. (Can I have the booklet, please?) Retrieve Part 2 booklet.
Phase 2
Interlocutor Now, B, do you prefer playing sports or watching sports? (Why?)
¸ Allow up to
And what about you, A? (Do you prefer playing sports or watching
2 minutes
sports?) (Why?)
A, where can you play sport in your area? (Why? / Why not?)
And you, B? (Where can you play sport in your area?)

(Why? / Why not?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
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Test 2: Different hobbies

Phase 1
Interlocutor

Back-up prompts

town etc.)?
Thank you.

town etc.)?
Thank you.
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Phase 2
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about shopping.
Back-up prompts
A, how often do you go shopping? Do you go shopping every weekend?
Who buys the food in your family? Do you buy the food in your family?
B, what kind of things do you like to Do you like to spend money on books?
spend money on?
What do you buy online? Do you buy clothes on the internet?

Now, A, please tell me something about What does the shop sell?
an interesting shop that you have been to. Why is it interesting?
Have you ever bought anything there?
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about the weather.
Back-up prompts
B, what do you wear when it’s raining? Do you wear a hat when it’s raining?
What is the weather usually like on your Is the weather usually nice on your birthday?
birthday?
A, what do you like eating when the Do you like eating salad when the weather
weather is cold? is cold?
How often is the weather very hot where Is it always very hot where you live?
you live?

Now, B, please tell me something about Do you like the weather where you live?
the kind of weather you like. Where do you go when the weather is good?
Is the weather important to you?
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Phase 1
¸ 3–4 minutes
Here are some pictures that show different hobbies.
Do you like these different hobbies? Say why or why not. I’ll say
that again.
Do you like these different hobbies? Say why or why not.
Candidates ………………………………………………………..

Use as appropriate. … playing the guitar is easy? Optional prompt
Ask each candidate … reading is interesting? Why? / Why not?
at least one question. … cooking is difficult? What do you think?
… snowboarding is dangerous?
… painting is popular?
Interlocutor So, A, which of these hobbies do you like best?

And you, B, which of these hobbies do you like best?
Phase 2
Interlocutor Now, which is more fun, doing hobbies alone or with other people,
¸ Allow up to B? (Why?)
2 minutes
And what about you, A? (Which is more fun, doing hobbies alone or
with other people?) (Why?)
When do you like to do your hobbies, A? (Why?)
And you, B? (When do you like to do your hobbies?) (Why?)
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Test 3: Different ways of travelling in a city

Phase 1
Interlocutor

Back-up prompts

town etc.)?
Thank you.

town etc.)?
Thank you.
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Phase 2
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about daily life.
Back-up prompts
A, what time do you get up at the weekend? Do you get up late at the weekend?
Who does the cooking in your home? Do you do the cooking in your home?
B, who do you live with? Do you live with your family?
Where do you usually have lunch on Do you have lunch at home on weekdays?
weekdays?

Now, A, please tell me something about Do you like going out in the evening?
what you enjoy doing in the evening. Do you like spending time with friends in the
evening?
What do you like watching on TV in the
evening?
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about sport.
Back-up prompts
B, how often do you do sport? Do you do sport every weekend?
Which sports do you watch on TV? Do you watch skiing on TV?
A, who do you do sport with? Do you do sport with your friends?
What activities do you do to keep fit? Do you go running to keep fit?

Now, B, please tell me something about a Can you do this sport in your area?
sport you would like to start doing. Why do you want to start doing this sport?
Will you need special clothes for this sport?
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Phase 1
¸ 3–4 minutes
Here are some pictures that show different ways of travelling in a city.
Do you like these different ways of travelling in a city? Say why or

why not. I’ll say that again.
Do you like these different ways of travelling in a city? Say why or

why not.
Candidates ………………………………………………………..

Use as appropriate. … travelling by bus is boring? Optional prompt
Ask each candidate … travelling by tram is interesting? Why? / Why not?
at least one question. … travelling by car is comfortable? What do you think?
… travelling by motorbike is scary?
… travelling by underground is easy?
Interlocutor So, A, which of these ways of travelling in a city do you like best?
And you, B, which of these ways of travelling in a city do you like best?
Phase 2
Interlocutor Now, what’s the fastest way of travelling in your area, B? (Why?)
¸ Allow up to
2 minutes And what about you, A? (What’s the fastest way of travelling in your
area?) (Why?)
Do you like travelling with one other person or with a big group of
people, A? (Why? / Why not?)
And you, B? (Do you like travelling with one other person or with a
big group of people?) (Why? / Why not?)
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Test 4: Different activities to do in the countryside

Phase 1
Interlocutor

Back-up prompts

town etc.)?
Thank you.

town etc.)?
Thank you.
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Phase 2
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about your home.
Back-up prompts
A, which part of your home do you like best? Do you like your kitchen best?
How many people live in your home? Do three people live in your home?
B, what can you see from your bedroom Can you see other buildings from your bedroom
window? window?
Where do you usually use your computer Do you usually use your computer in your
in your home? kitchen?

Now, A, please tell me something about Do you spend a lot of time in your living room?
your living room. What do you have on the walls?
What would you like to buy for your living room?
Interlocutor
Now, let’s talk about free time.

Back-up prompts
B, what do you like doing in your free Do you like playing video games in your
time? free time?
Who did you spend your free time with Did you spend your free time with friends last
last weekend? weekend?
A, how often do you go to the cinema? Do you go to the cinema every week?
What type of film do you like best? Do you like action films best?

Now, B, please tell me something about When do you like listening to music?
the music that you like. Can you play any musical instruments?
Do you enjoy dancing to music?
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Phase 1
¸ 3–4 minutes
Here are some pictures that show different activities to do in the

countryside.
Do you like these different activities to do in the countryside? Say why

or why not. I’ll say that again.
Do you like these different activities to do in the countryside? Say why

or why not.
Candidates ………………………………………………………..
¸ Allow a minimum of 1 minute (maximum of 2 minutes) before moving
on to the following questions.

Use as appropriate. … skiing is exciting? Optional prompt
Ask each candidate … going in a boat is fun? Why? / Why not?
at least one … walking in the countryside is healthy? What do you think?
question. … swimming in a river is dangerous?
… fishing in a lake is boring?
Interlocutor So, A, which of these activities do you like best?

And you, B, which of these activities do you like best?
Phase 2
Interlocutor Now, do you prefer spending time in the countryside or the city, B?
¸ Allow up to (Why?)
2 minutes
And what about you, A? (Do you prefer spending time in the countryside
or the city?) (Why?)
Do you ever go to the countryside with your friends, A? (Why? / Why not?)
And you, B? (Do you ever go to the countryside with your friends?)
(Why? / Why not?)
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Test 1 answer key
Reading and Writing Answer key
with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1C 2C 3A 4B 5A 6B Resource bank
Part 2
7C 8B 9A 10 C 11 C 12 B 13 A
Part 3
14 B 15 C 16 B 17 C 18 A
Part 4
19 B 20 C 21 A 22 C 23 C 24 A
Part 5
25 Do 26 Why 27 to 28 If 29 of 30 but (however / although)
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Part 6
Sample answer A
Hello Alex!
How are you?
Yesterday I visited Lvev. It is very beautiful city. I travelled there by
car with my family. We stayed in four star hotel. In first day we went
to historical places and monuments. In the second day we went to the
restaurant. Also we went to the biggest theatre in Lviv.
It’s all for now. See you soon!
Goodbye!
From Danya
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. The content of the message is Content 5
relevant to the task and all three elements of the message are clearly Organisation 5
communicated. The text is coherent and connected using basic
Language 5
linking words and cohesive devices (It is, there, and, also). Everyday
and less common vocabulary (beautiful city, by car, historical places, Total 15
monuments, restaurant) is generally used appropriately. Simple
grammatical forms are used with a good degree of control
(we stayed, biggest theatre), although we went to is overused.
Sample answer B
Dear Giuseppe,
I am visited Venezie in Italy. It’s a big city with a lake, and In the lake
there are some boat. I bought a blomet and white mask. I’m visited Penre
Vecehis, too…
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. The first and third parts of the Content 3
message have been communicated, but the second part has not been
Organisation 3
addressed. Also, the candidate has addressed the letter to the wrong
person. The text is coherent, using basic linking words (with, and, too). Language 3
There is some control of grammatical forms (It’s a big city, I bought). Total 9
Apart from mask, the vocabulary is basic. There are errors in grammar
(I am visited, there are some boat), but meaning can still be determined.
However, the meaning of blomet is unclear and does impede meaning.
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Part 7
Sample answer A
In one day, a child named Sam, took music lessons. He liked music so
much that he bought a guitar and learned how to play at it. Several
years later, he grew up and he had a small concert at a café. When he
started singing like a real musician, he had a great concert, with a big
and noisy public, but that was just the start of his career.
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. All the content points are dealt Content 5
with, and the target reader is fully informed. The text is coherent and Organisation 5
connected, using basic linking words and some cohesive devices Language 5
(he, it, When, that). Everyday vocabulary is used appropriately (music Total 15
lessons, guitar, concert, career). Simple grammatical forms are used
correctly (a child named Sam, liked music so much, started singing,
was just the start). There are very few errors, and meaning can always
be determined (how to play at it, a big and noisy public).
Sample answer B
A boy was really good at play the guitar and in his life he has succes
with it.
He divert a famous guitarist and he played first in bar and than he does
concert in theatre.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. All three pictures in the story are Content 4
addressed, but the description of the first picture is incomplete. There Organisation 3
is some attempt at organisation using basic linking words (and, it),
Language 3
but linking is affected by language errors (and than). There is some
Total 10
appropriate use of basic vocabulary (guitar, famous guitarist, bar,
concert, theatre). Simple grammatical forms are used with some
control (was really good at, in his life, he played first). However, the
meaning of divert is unclear and affects understanding.
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Listening Answer key

with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1B 2A 3B 4A 5C Resource bank
Part 2
6 Friday 7 Ledbury 8 car
9 drinks 10 8.45 / 20.45
Part 3
11 A 12 C 13 B 14 A 15 C
Part 4
16 C 17 A 18 C 19 C 20 A
Part 5
21 B 22 F 23 E 24 D 25 A
Audioscript
Test One. There are five parts to the test. You will hear each piece twice. We will
now stop for a moment before we start the test. Please ask any questions now
because you must NOT speak during the test.
P ART 1 Now look at the instructions for Part One.

Question 1 One. What temperature will the woman use to cook the cake?
Woman: I’m going to put the cake in the cooker now. The temperature’s at
one hundred and forty degrees. Is that enough?
Man: That’s a bit low. I think a hundred and eighty is better.
Woman: Why don’t I put it in at a hundred and sixty because I think
a hundred and eighty is too hot?
Man: All right. I hope it’s good!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 2 Two. What did Clara hurt when she played tennis?
Man: Hi, Clara, do you want to play tennis?
Woman: Sorry, I played yesterday, and I hurt myself, so I can’t play today.
Man: Your foot again? You had problems with that last week as well.
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Woman: No, I hit my leg with my racket when I was playing. My arms are
stronger than I think!
Man: I hope you feel better soon.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 3 Three. Which photo did the man take?

Woman: These photos are great.
Man: Thanks. But they’re not all mine. Just the one of the flowers. I’m
choosing one to put on the wall in my new apartment. I like the boat
picture best.
Woman: Oh, I prefer the one of the birds.
Man: Yes, it’s nice. I’ve tried to take photos of birds before, but I wasn’t
quick enough.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 4 Four. Which was the woman’s favourite present?

Man: Wow, you got lots of birthday presents!
Woman: Yes, I’m lucky. Mum usually gets me a book because I love reading.
But not this time because the one I really like isn’t available yet.
Man: OK, but that jumper looks nice.
Woman: It is, but I’m not sure about the colour. Anyway, this bag from my
sister’s the perfect size. Just what I wanted.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 5 Five. What did Tom lose?

Woman: Hi, Tom. You look sad.
Man: Yes, I can’t find my mobile. I took it to Mark’s party last night.
I thought it was in my bag with my wallet when I left, but it wasn’t.
Woman: Is this it? It was under my jacket when I was leaving. I thought it
might be yours!
Man: Wow – thank you!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
That is the end of Part One.
PART 2 Now look at Part Two.

For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one word or a number
or a date or a time. Look at questions 6–10 now. You have ten seconds.
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You will hear a phone message about going to play a hockey match.
Man: Hi, Sarah, it’s Tom. I just wanted to give you some details about
next week’s hockey match against a new team called Tigers.
We usually play on Tuesday, but we’re playing later in the week, on
Friday. That’s when everyone’s available next week.
We’re going to their village for the match. I don’t think you’ve been
there before, but it’s a good place to play. The village is called
Ledbury, that’s spelled: L-E-D-B-U-R-Y. Write that down because
it’s not easy to get there, and you’ll need to find it on a map. Sorry,
but there’s no bus that goes to the village, so you will need a car.
We can go together.
Oh, can you pick up some drinks for the match? I’ve got all the
equipment we need, and Sally’s bringing fruit for after the match.
Please don’t be late. Meeting at eight p.m. should give us enough
time to practise before we start playing at eight forty-five. We’ll be
home before ten, tired, but happy we won, I hope! See you next week.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
That is the end of Part Two.
P ART 3 Now look at Part Three.

For each question, choose the correct answer. Look at questions 11–15 now. You
have twenty seconds.
You will hear Sue talking to her friend Peter about a restaurant she went to.
Sue: It’s a pity you couldn’t come to the restaurant with us last night,
Peter.
Peter: Yeah, I wanted to come, Sue, but I wasn’t well last week, and
I forgot I needed to finish some work. How was the restaurant?
Sue: Great! I’d like to go there more often. The last time I went there was
two years ago. The waiter said it’s been open for five years already,
and it’s so popular that they had to open a new room a year ago.
Peter: Oh! What did you eat?
Sue: The restaurant’s famous for pasta, but we all chose pizza, which
was delicious. Maybe I’ll get the steak next time – it looked good!
Peter: Isn’t the chef from Italy?
Sue: Actually, he’s from the USA. And our waiter was Spanish, so it’s
a very international place!
Peter: I have to go there! Come with me – I need you to tell me the best
things on the menu. I’ve only got Wednesday night free next week,
but I suppose it’s quiet then, so I won’t have to book a table.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
That is the end of Part Three.
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PART 4 Now look at Part Four.

Question 16 Sixteen. You will hear a man and a woman talking about going shopping. What will
they buy?
Man: Are you ready to go into town?
Woman: Yes, do you want to try on the coat that you saw last week?
Man: I’d rather go another day… I’d like to go to the bookshop. There’s
a book I want.
Woman: Great, I’ll come with you to get the financial magazine I like. Shall we
pick up a pizza for dinner?
Man: Hmmm… I’ll cook instead.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 17 Seventeen. You will hear a woman leaving a message for a friend. Why is the
woman phoning her friend?
Woman: Hi, Stephanie! I was going to come round to your place this
afternoon. I’ve got that book I agreed to lend you, but guess what?
My car’s not working, so I’ll have to wait for it to be repaired this
afternoon. I’m going to the theatre after dinner tonight, so we’ll have
to meet another time. I hope that’s OK – sorry!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 18 Eighteen. You will hear a man telling his sister about meeting someone yesterday.
Who did he see in town?
Woman: Did you have fun in town?
Man: I only went for a newspaper, but do you remember Michael?
Woman: The man you live next door to?
Man: Not that Michael – the one who was in my class when I was a kid?
We were best mates. He was in the shop and we had a good chat.
He’s got an amazing job as a pilot.
Woman: Cool!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 19 Nineteen. You will hear two friends making plans for the day. Where do they decide
to go?
Woman: What a hot day for a picnic! Shall we go to the woods? It’ll be cooler
under the trees.
Man: Can’t we go someplace where we can go swimming too?
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Woman: Oh, but remember, I’m not a good swimmer. I don’t feel safe in the
river.
Man: How about the seaside? It’s not dangerous there, and we can watch
people sailing.
Woman: Oh, OK.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 20 Twenty. You will hear a city tour guide giving a talk. Why is the museum closed
now?
Man: This is the National Museum. I’m afraid we won’t be able to go
inside today, which is a pity because it’s just been painted and looks
lovely. You’ll notice some roads are closed too – that’s because an
important visitor’s arriving today – the Queen! She’s here on holiday
and is having a private tour of the museum, so we can’t go in.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
That is the end of Part Four.
P ART 5 Now look at Part Five.

have fifteen seconds.
You will hear Susan talking to a friend about the sports she does. Which sport
does she do with each person now?
Man: You do so many different sports, Susan, with so many different

people! You and your cousin Elias play golf together, don’t you?
Woman: Yes, we did last year, but now we play volleyball together.
Man: And with your neighbour, Daniel, you play tennis, don’t you?
Woman: Daniel hurt his arm and can’t play tennis any more, so we go fishing
together instead.
Man: And your friend Amira? Does she like sport?
Woman: Yes, we’ve started going to the pool every week, but she’s not sure
she likes it. She’d like to join a badminton club soon.
Man: What about Kelly?
Woman: When she’s not playing football, we go skateboarding in the park
together.
Man: Do you do any sport with your brother, Ryan?
Woman: Yeah. He plays a lot of golf, and sometimes I go too. He’s teaching
me. Maybe in the future I’ll teach him to be a better swimmer!
Man: You should! And I saw you going somewhere with Valerie yesterday.
Were you carrying tennis rackets?
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Woman: They were too small to be tennis rackets – you saw us with
badminton rackets! We’re having lessons at the sport centre.
I love it!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
That is the end of Part Five.
You now have six minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.
[ping]
You have one more minute.
[ping]
That is the end of the test.
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with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1A 2A 3C 4B 5A 6B Resource bank
Part 2
7B 8A 9C 10 A 11 B 12 B 13 C
Part 3
14 C 15 B 16 A 17 B 18 A
Part 4
19 B 20 B 21 C 22 A 23 B 24 B
Part 5
25 than 26 there 27 to 28 a 29 would 30 you
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Part 6
Sample answer A
Hello Chris, the party it will be at my house, at half past seven p.m., you
need to wear a green T-shirt, a pair of red trousers and a white hat.
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. The content of the message is Content 5
relevant to the task and all three parts of the message are clearly
Organisation 4
communicated. The text is connected using a limited number of basic
linking words and cohesive devices (it, and). Simple grammatical forms Language 5
are used with good control (will be at, at half past seven), although Total 14
some language is taken from the task (you need to wear). Everyday
vocabulary is used appropriately (green T-shirt, pair of red trousers,
white hat). There are very few errors (the party it).
Sample answer B
The party start at nine o’clock. The party is in my home, my house is in

CoRe street twenty-nine opposite the church. You need to wear at haff-
past eight.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. The first two content points in the Content 3
task are addressed. However, the third point may have been
Organisation 2
misinterpreted, so the reader is only on the whole informed. The text is
organised mainly through the use of punctuation and a limited number Language 3
of cohesive devices. The candidate has used some basic relevant Total 8
vocabulary (home, house, church), and some simple grammatical
forms are used with some degree of control (at nine o’clock, is in).
Errors may impede meaning (CoRe street, to wear at haff-past eight).
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Part 7
Sample answer A
A young girl was going on her snowboard when after a jump her
sunglasses fell, so she took her snowboard and looked for them. She
was really sad because they were her favourite pair of sunglasses.
Fortunately she found them on the snow.
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. All the content points are successfully Content 5
addressed, and the target reader is fully informed. The text is
Organisation 5
connected and coherent, using a number of basic linking words
and some cohesive devices (when, so, and, them, because they). Language 5
Everyday vocabulary is used appropriately and correctly (sunglasses, Total 15
sad, favourite, snow). Simple grammatical forms are used with a good
degree of control (after a jump, she took her snowboard and looked
for them, she was, Fortunately she found them). Errors are minimal
(sunglasses fell).
Sample answer B
Today I went in Bielmonte for skiing.

In a specific jump the wind was very strong and my classes were flied.
When I backed in the snow I didn’t find the glasses and when I started to
tuch the snow I found it.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. All three parts of the story are Content 4
communicated. However, the descriptions of picture 2 and picture 3
Organisation 3
are not completely clear because of vocabulary errors (my classes were
flied, I backed in the snow). However, meaning can be determined in Language 3
both cases. The text is connected using simple linking words (and, Total 10
When, it). The story uses basic vocabulary (jump, wind, glasses) and
simple grammatical forms with some control (was very strong,
in the snow, I didn’t find, I started).
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with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1C 2C 3B 4B 5A Resource bank
Part 2
6 computer 7 750 8 snow
9 19(th) June / June 19(th) 10 CARROW / carrow
Part 3
11 C 12 A 13 B 14 C 15 A
Part 4
16 A 17 A 18 B 19 A 20 C
Part 5
21 A 22 D 23 F 24 B 25 E
Audioscript
Test Two. There are five parts to the test. You will hear each piece twice. We will
PART 1 Now look at the instructions for Part One.

Question 1 One. How did Richard travel from the airport?

Woman: Richard! What are you doing here? I was planning to pick you up
from the airport at 3 o’clock!
Man: Oh, I arrived at 2. I told you the wrong time to meet me, sorry.
Woman: But a taxi from the airport’s so expensive. Did you take the bus?
Man: My colleague Andy gave me a lift. That’s why I’m home so early.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 2 Two. What is next to the woman’s new flat?

Man: Do you like your new flat, Amanda?
Woman: Very much, thanks. My old one was next to a railway station, so it
was a bit noisy.
Man: But your new building, beside the river, is very different, isn’t it?
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Woman: Yes, it takes ten minutes to walk to the nearest shop, but I don’t
mind that.
Man: Great!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 3 Three. What job does the man do?

Woman: You look tired, Paul. Has work been busy?
Man: Yes, very. Several cars were stolen in this area this week, so we’ve
had a lot of extra work to do. Fortunately, we found them. A garage
is checking them, but they seem OK.
Woman: So now can you have a rest?
Man: Yes, I’m going to spend all weekend at home playing the piano.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 4 Four. Which T-shirt does the girl decide to buy?

Boy: Why don’t you get your little brother this T-shirt, Daisy? I like the
stars on it.
Girl: Yes, but that one with a lion’s head is very unusual. And I love this
one too – with a drum on it.
Boy: So, which one would he prefer, do you think?
Girl: Probably the one you found. I’ll get that one.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 5 Five. Where are the car keys?

Man: Lisa, I can’t find my car keys. Have you seen them?
Woman: Have you looked on the bookcase? You sometimes leave them on
top of it.
Man: Yes, but they aren’t there. I left them on the kitchen table, but I can’t
see them now.
Woman: Here they are. In this drawer in the kitchen. I probably put them
there when I was tidying up.
Man: Thanks!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
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You will hear someone talking on the radio about a competition.
Man: I want to tell you about a very exciting short story competition. It’s
for sixteen-year-olds, so if you are one or know one, listen carefully.
There are some brilliant prizes. Three stories will win a camera. But
the best story will win a computer. A fantastic prize, I’m sure you’ll
agree.
There are some special things to say about the story. It must be
seven hundred and fifty words exactly. Eight hundred is too many,
and seven hundred is too few.
It can be a funny story or a happy story. But there’s one word you
have to use, and that’s ‘snow’. So, your story could take place in
winter. Or in the mountains perhaps.
You must send your story to us by the nineteenth of June. It’s the
third of June now, so you have two weeks to get the perfect
story ready.
Upload your story to our website – it’s www.carrow.com. I’ll spell
that for you: C-A-double R-O-W. You can see all the details of the
competition there too.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
PART 3 Now look at Part Three.

You will hear a brother and sister, Ben and Lily, talking about their mother’s
birthday.
Woman: Hi, Ben. Don’t forget it’s Mum’s birthday next week. Let’s buy her
present tomorrow. Are you free after breakfast?
Man: I’ve got football practice, Lily. And you’ve got a swimming lesson at
three o’clock.
Woman: The shops are open until nine. Shall we go about seven o’clock?
I can meet you in town.
Man: Perfect!
Woman: Let’s get some earrings. There’s a good jewellery shop in town.
Man: Hmm. It’s expensive… Can we look in the department store?
Woman: OK! There are some nice things there. They sell jewellery on the
market too, but they’re old things.
Man: Yes… Are we going to have a party for Mum? I know! How about
taking her out for lunch?
Woman: Or have a barbecue in the park?
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Man: It might rain. Let’s go to a restaurant.

Woman: OK.
Man: Shall we invite Mum’s best friend?
Woman: I haven’t seen her for a long time, but I think she’ll come. I’ll ring her.
Mum’ll be excited!
Man: Great!
Woman: Will you make your special drink for Mum?
Man: The lemon and orange one? Actually, I’m making something better!
Woman: Oh, the melon and honey drink?
Man: No, banana and cream.
Woman: Fantastic!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
P ART 4 Now look at Part Four.

Question 16 Sixteen. You will hear a woman telling her friend about a holiday. What was the only
thing she liked about her holiday?
Man: How was your trip?
Woman: Not bad. I only booked an inexpensive room. So, I was really worried
it wasn’t going to be very nice, but it was perfect.
Man: And did you go sightseeing?
Girl: Yeah, I went on a walking tour. Actually, the guide wasn’t great. And
he recommended a terrible restaurant for me to go to.
Man: Oh dear!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 17 Seventeen. You will hear a woman talking to her husband about a problem. Why is
the woman upset?
Man: What’s the matter?
Woman: The mechanic just called with some disappointing news.
Man: Is it the engine?
Woman: Yes. It’s going to cost quite a lot, and we don’t really have the
money at the moment. It’s going to take a while too.
Man: Well, you can take my bike for a few days. I’ll get the bus to work.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
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Question 18 Eighteen. You will hear an advertisement on the radio. What’s the main reason for
the advertisement?
Man: Did you know that Sports World is your newest sports shop? And
we’re opening this Friday with two champions playing table tennis
for our customers. Don’t miss this exciting match! You should come
and see our wide range of sports kit with the best prices in town.
We’ve got hundreds of items on our shelves – for everything from
badminton to windsurfing.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 19 Nineteen. You will hear a boy talking with his mother about one of his paintings.
What doesn’t the boy like about his painting?
Woman: The bright colours you’ve used for those roses you’ve painted are
fantastic!
Boy: Thanks, Mum! I spent hours planning the way I wanted them to look,
so I’m glad you’ve noticed that. But don’t you think the painting’s
a bit too large?
Woman: But it’ll fit nicely above your desk.
Boy: Oh, OK. At least I now know how to paint flowers!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 20 Twenty. You will hear a girl talking to her father about a sports blog. What reason
does the girl give for liking the blog?
Girl: Dad! You won’t believe this – I’ve won a T-shirt from a sports blog!
Man: Oh, really? How did you win that?
Girl: The blogger asked her readers to post their opinions about her blog,
and she liked mine best!
Man: What did you say?
Girl: I thanked her for including articles about famous snowboarders.
That’s why I read the blog whenever I can.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
PART 5 Now look at Part Five.

You will hear a woman talking to her teenage son about putting some things in
the right places in their new house. Where should her son put each thing?
Boy: Where shall I put this car magazine, Mum?
Woman: Leave it on the stairs, please. I’ll take it to my bedroom later.
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Boy: OK. And does this bowl go in the kitchen?

Woman: Actually, can you put it on the shelf above the bath, please?
Boy: Sure. Can I have this new lamp in my bedroom?
Woman: Sorry. It’s for us to use outdoors. So put it next to the apple tree.
Boy: What’s in this heavy box?
Woman: Books. Some of them will go in the living room and some in my
bedroom. Put the box on the table next to the cooker. I’ll move it
before we need the table for dinner.
Boy: OK. This clock was in the hall in our old house, wasn’t it?
Woman: Yes, but I want it next to my wardrobe. I like to know what time it is
when I wake up.
Boy: What about this chair? Shall I put it in the living room?
Woman: Leave it in the entrance by the front door. It’s very heavy, so let’s
keep it downstairs.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
[ping]
[ping]
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with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1 C 2B 3 C 4 A 5 A 6 C Resource bank
Part 2
7 B 8 C 9 B 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 C
Part 3
14 C 15 A 16 C 17 B 18 A
Part 4
19 A 20 C 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 C
Part 5
25 a 26 There 27 in / near / around 28 than 29 What 30 me / us
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Part 6
Sample answer A
Your welcome. I’m selling because I think it is old and I don’t like the
colour. It is $10.50. We can meet in Sunday at half past seven. Have a
nice day my friend.
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. All three elements of the message are Content 5
fully communicated, and the target reader would be fully informed. The
Organisation 4
text is connected and coherent, using mainly basic, high-frequency
Language 4
linking words with a limited number of cohesive devices (because, and,
It is). The message uses simple grammatical forms with good control Total 13
(I’m selling, I think it is, I don’t like). Basic vocabulary is used generally
appropriately (old, the colour, nice day). Errors are minimal and
meaning can easily be determined (Your welcome, in Sunday).
Sample answer B
You are welcome Jan. Because I have buy the new laptop and I selling my
old laptop. I want not much but one hunderod pound it is okey for you.
Can you give address I will pring you but can I take the money early
because I need to much.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. The third point in the task has been Content 3
misinterpreted, as the candidate has not told Jan where to collect the
Organisation 2
laptop, but instead has offered to deliver it. The other two content
Language 3
points are addressed successfully. The text is connected using a
limited number of basic linking words (but, because). The message Total 8
uses basic vocabulary reasonably appropriately (new/old laptop,
address, money) and simple grammatical forms with some control (You
are welcome, I want, can I take). However, some errors (I will pring you,
I need to much) may impede communication.
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Part 7
Sample answer A
Mary and Barbara are best friends. They love cooking. Sometimes
Barbara goes to Mary’s home and they cook. After cooking, they eat it
and they wash the dishes. And Barbara leaves to go her house.
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. All three parts of the story have been Content 5
successfully addressed by the candidate. The story is connected
Organisation 4
using mainly basic linking words and some cohesive devices (They,
and, After), so the reader can follow the development of the story. Language 5
The candidate uses everyday vocabulary generally appropriately (best Total 14
friends, cooking, home, dishes, house), and simple grammatical forms
are used with good control (They love, Sometimes Barbara goes, they
eat it, they wash, Barbara leaves). There are no noticeable errors.
Sample answer B
My friend go in my home, becaus she want dinner with me. She gives
ingritients, and we go kitchen. I cut vegetables. She made pasta. In the
end we washed dishes together. I was glad to see her.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. The first and third parts of the story Content 3
are addressed successfully, but there is no clear reference to the
Organisation 3
second picture. The candidate has organised the text using mainly
basic linking words and some simple cohesive devices (she, and, In the Language 3
end, her). There is some appropriate use of basic vocabulary (dinner, Total 9
vegetables, pasta). Simple grammatical forms are used with some
control (She made, we washed, I was glad to). Errors are noticeable,
but meaning can be determined (go in my home, becaus, she want,
ingritients).
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with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1 B 2 B 3 A 4 A 5 B Resource bank
Part 2
6 8 / eight 7 Ludlow 8 snacks
9 pop 10 07712657315
Part 3
11 B 12 A 13 C 14 B 15 C
Part 4
16 B 17 A 18 A 19 B 20 C
Part 5
21 C 22 D 23 E 24 G 25 H
Audioscript
Test Three. There are five parts to the test. You will hear each piece twice. We
will now stop for a moment before we start the test. Please ask any questions
now because you must NOT speak during the test.
P ART 1 Now look at the instructions for Part One.

Question 1 One. Where will the friends meet tonight?

Woman: Are you still free to go to see the film tonight?
Man: Of course. But I’m not sure where the cinema is. Is it near the sports
centre?
Woman: It’s not that one. Let’s meet somewhere you know. How about
Brown’s Bookshop?
Man: Remember I’m new to the town. Can you come to the bus station?
I know where that is!
Woman: OK.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 2 Two. What did Sally eat at the restaurant?

Man: Hi Sally, did you have a good meal at the restaurant yesterday?
Woman: I did, the food was great!
Man: Did you have a pizza or the pasta? I usually have a pizza.
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Woman: Yes, I thought about pizza. The salads looked really good too, but
I chose the pasta and it wasn’t a mistake.
Man: Great! I’m really glad you enjoyed it.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 3 Three. What job is Tom’s sister doing this summer?

Woman: Is your sister home from college for the holidays?
Man: Yes. She’s got a summer job.
Woman: At the beach café?
Man: That was last summer. She’s working for a hotel, driving guests to
and from the airport. She earns more than working as a waitress.
She found out about the job from her friend who’s a receptionist at
the hotel.
Woman: Sounds brilliant.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 4 Four. What exercise is the woman going to do now?

Man: Hi, Chris, where are you going?
Woman: To the sports centre. I really need to do some exercise. I’m running
in a race next month, so I have to get fit.
Man: Oh, how long have you been a member?
Woman: I’m not, but anyone can use the pool there. Only members can use
the gym equipment. You should come with me.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 5 Five. What’s Philip wearing?

Man: Oh, look, there’s Philip. Let’s go and say hello.
Woman: That’s not him, is it? He never wears a suit!
Man: He’s got an appointment this morning, that’s why he’s wearing it. He
certainly looks different without his usual jeans and T-shirt.
Woman: I know. I hope he’s got some shorts or something to change into
later, it’s going to be really hot this afternoon.
Now listen again.
[repeat]

You will hear Maria leaving a message for Bill with details of Tom’s birthday party.
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Woman: Hi, Bill, it’s Maria. Here are the final details for Tom’s birthday party
on Saturday. I’ve booked the hall from seven o’clock in the evening,
so we’ll have time to prepare things before the guests arrive at eight.
If everyone comes, there will be thirty of us at the party.
The address of the hall is 26 Ludlow Road. I’ll spell that:
L-U-D-L-O-W – then you’ll be able to find it easily. Now, I know we
talked about serving hot food at the party, but I think people will be
happy just to have some snacks. I hope you agree. Ann is bringing
a cake and I’m happy to buy the other food.
Are you still OK to get the music ready? I think pop music will be
better than jazz for people to dance to. I’ll give you my mobile
number, you might need to contact me on Saturday. It’s
0-double 7-1, 2-6-5-7, 3-1-5. Please phone me if you think we
need anything else.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
P ART 3 Now look at Part Three.

You will hear Andy talking to his friend Sara about a walk.
Man: Are you ready for our walk on Wednesday, Sara? We’re starting at 9?
Woman: Yeah. Shall we meet at the car park, Andy?
Man: I’m coming by bus, but I can walk there from the bus stop.
Woman: Well, how about the playground? That’s halfway between.
Man: Sure, thanks.
Woman: I think the weather will be OK – no more rain, but quite windy.
Man: I’ve heard it’ll be very sunny. And it isn’t going to be windy after today.
Woman: Right. You’ve got a good map of the area, haven’t you?
Man: Sure, I’ll bring that.
Woman: And I can get some juice for us – not too much, because I don’t
want to carry a backpack.
Man: Fine. And shall we have lunch at the Bridge Café? You have to walk
a bit from the path to get to it, but the dishes are great. But it’s quite
expensive.
Woman: OK. I’m sure it’ll be an amazing day. Not for the exercise, because
it’s very flat, without any exciting views. But it’s great you can come
– we haven’t talked much in the last few weeks.
Man: You’re right. And I’d like to take some photos of the countryside.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
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PART 4 Now look at Part Four.

Question 16 Sixteen. You will hear two friends talking about exercise. What do they agree?
Man: I’m trying to do more exercise. I walk a lot, but it’s not very
interesting.
Woman: Other activities are definitely more fun! I enjoy cycling.
Man: I get a bit worried on a bike – there aren’t many safe places to cycle
nearby.
Woman: Really? Well, have you tried running? You can do it anywhere, so it’s
not difficult.
Man: I’m probably not fit enough!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 17 Seventeen. You will hear a woman talking about jobs. What did she want to be
when she was younger?
Woman: I really enjoy my job – I’ve been a journalist for nearly ten years now,
and I sell my stories to different newspapers. I mainly write about
chefs and cooking. But I had different plans when I was a teenager
and wanted to be a painter. However, I realised most artists don’t
earn much money, so I decided on something different.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 18 Eighteen. You will hear two friends talking about going out. Where do they agree
to go?
Woman: What would you like to do for your birthday?
Man: Well, I go to the movies every week, so I’d prefer to do something
different. I love listening to classical music, particularly pianists.
Woman: Great! Let’s look online for something with piano music.
Man: OK. I’d like to see the new collection at the art museum too, but
I can do that on my own.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 19 Nineteen. You will hear a woman talking to her friend about finding a new job. Why
does the woman want the job?
Woman: I’ve just been to an interview for an office job. I really like the place,
even though it’s quite a long way from my house.
Man: How was it?
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Woman: Well, it’s just temporary, so the work mightn’t be very interesting,
but I like the staff, so I think it’ll be fun.
Man: Do you think you’ll get the job?
Woman: I hope so!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 20 Twenty. You will hear a woman talking to her brother on the phone. Why is the
woman happy?
Woman: Hi, Jake!
Man: You sound happy. Did you get that great job?
Woman: Not sure yet. But while I was coming back from the interview,
I started chatting to a lovely woman. I said I was looking for a flat in
the area.
Man: And did she know somewhere?
Woman: Yeah. I went to see it, it’s perfect, and I’m moving in next week!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
P ART 5 Now look at Part Five.

You will hear a husband and wife talking about the furniture they need for their
new home. What do they need for each room?
Man: I think we need a few things for our new apartment. Let’s make a list.
Woman: The dining room’s a really sunny room, I’d like something
comfortable to sit on and read near the window.
Man: Good idea! What about the kitchen?
Woman: Well, our old table will look great, but we need something to put our
plates and cups in. Do we need anything for the living room?
Man: I’d like to use a corner for studying. I’ve got a chair and some
pictures for the wall, but I need something to work on and to put the
computer on. What about the bedroom?
Woman: We’ve lots of cupboards, but I think we need more light. It’s a bit dark.
Man: OK, and the bathroom?
Woman: It’s a nice light room, and I think we’ve got most things, like a mirror,
but what about putting that painting of the boat in there?
Man: OK, what about the garage?
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Woman: It’s not very big, there isn’t enough space for a cupboard, but I
think we need something on the wall to put things on. I think that’s
everything!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
[ping]
[ping]
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with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1 C 2A 3 C 4 A 5 B 6 B Resource bank
Part 2
7 C 8 B 9 C 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 B
Part 3
14 A 15 B 16 A 17 C 18 B
Part 4
19 C 20 A 21 C 22 B 23 C 24 A
Part 5
25 in 26 an 27 lot / load 28 if / when 29 Do 30 as
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Part 6
Sample answer A
Dear Jerry,
Hi there! How are you? Hope you are fine. I’m writing to ask you if you would like to go to the
countryside this weekend.
We’ll do many things such as eating, playing sports and games, chatting and many others.
By the way, Jenny is coming too! I invited her so that the trip would be more interesting
and because she is our friend.
Hope you can make it! Write soon!
Take care, Nadia
Commentary and mark

A very good attempt at the task. All three parts of the message are fully Content 5
communicated. The text is connected and coherent, using a range of
Organisation 5
linking words and some cohesive devices (such as, others, her, so,
Language 5
because). The use of grammatical forms is well controlled (I’m writing
to ask you if, We’ll do, is coming too, I invited her, would be more Total 15
interesting). Vocabulary is used appropriately, although there is some
repetition of language from the task (to the countryside this weekend).
There are no errors.
Sample answer B
Hi Jerry,
Can you go with me to the countryside, this weekend. Can we play a lot of games, and we
can have a lot of time for talk and see a movie, for example. Please, come with me.
Bye, Anna.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. The first two parts of the message Content 3
have been communicated, but the final part has not been addressed,
Organisation 3
so the reader is only on the whole informed. The text is reasonably
Language 3
coherent, although the use of linking words is limited (and). There is
some control of grammatical forms (we can have, a lot of, see a movie), Total 9
but the vocabulary is only basic (games). Some of the language is
taken from the task (go with, the countryside, this weekend).
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Part 7
Sample answer A
It was a sunny and hot day. And Jim went for a run.
It was so hot that Jim wasn’t very well so he remember of the Peter’s café but it was
500 meters and Jim was so tired that he couldn’t heaven walk. What was he going to do?
Wait! That’s right, the Jose’s store is in the final of the street.
So Jim went there and Jose was attending a costumer. Jim went to the drink’s section
and bought three bottles of water.
Jim learn something with this, that it was not a good idea going on a run when it is hot
outside.
Commentary and mark

A good attempt at the task. All the content points are dealt with, Content 5
and the target reader will be fully informed. The text is coherent and
Organisation 5
connected through the use of basic linking words and cohesive
Language 4
devices (that, it, so, there, this, when). Everyday vocabulary is used
appropriately (sunny, café, store, bottles of water). Simple grammatical Total 14
forms are used with control (It was so hot, Jim wasn’t very well). Errors
are frequent (he remember of, he couldn’t heaven walk, attending
a costumer, Jim learn something with this), but meaning can still
be determined.
Sample answer B
A man was running in the street when he had to stop because was so
much hot.
Then he saw a supermarket in front of the street so he was buy water
water to drink.
Commentary and mark

A satisfactory attempt at the task. All three parts of the story are Content 4
communicated, but only with a minimum amount of detail. The text
Organisation 3
is connected using basic linking words and some cohesive devices
(when, because, Then, so). There is some basic relevant vocabulary Language 3
(street, hot, supermarket, water), and some simple grammatical forms Total 10
are used with some degree of control (was running, had to stop, he saw,
buy water). Errors are noticeable (was so much, in front of the street),
but the meaning is clear.
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with extra
Part 1
explanations in
1 A 2 A 3 C 4 B 5 C Resource bank
Part 2
6 monkey(s) 7 river 8 10.15
9 8.99 10 Chepstow
Part 3
11 C 12 A 13 C 14 A 15 B
Part 4
16 A 17 A 18 B 19 C 20 B
Part 5
21 B 22 G 23 E 24 F 25 D
Audioscript
Test Four. There are five parts to the test. You will hear each piece twice. We will
PART 1 Now look at the instructions for Part One.

Question 1 One. What has Paul bought Timothy for his birthday?
Woman: Hi, Paul. Have you got Timothy the book you wanted to buy for his
birthday?
Man: I saw him reading it, so I had to get something else!
Woman: What have you bought?
Man: Well, I thought about a T-shirt or a bag for his sports things. But the
bags were a bit too expensive. So I got him something to wear, look!
Woman: He’ll love it!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 2 Two. Where did John go last weekend?

Woman: Hi, John. What did you do last weekend?
Man: Well, I wanted to see the new comedy at the movie theatre, but
there weren’t any tickets left.
Woman: Didn’t Bob want you to go to soccer practice with him?
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Man: Yes, but he was sick, so I went swimming instead.

Woman: Well, that’s good exercise and you can see the movie another day.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 3 Three. Where’s Sally now?

Man: Hi, Sally. I’m at the bus station, but I can’t see you. Is your bus late?
Woman: Hi. So sorry, I missed the bus and drove into town. I’ve just found
a space in the car park and am getting my ticket. Could you walk up
the road to the market? I’ll be there in two minutes.
Man: Sure. See you soon.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 4 Four. Which sport is the woman going to do at the sports centre?
Woman: I’d like some information about doing sport here.
Man: Our tennis classes on Wednesday evenings are very popular.
Woman: Oh, that’s no good, I work late on Wednesdays.
Man: What about swimming? The pool’s open every day. We also have
a new diving club on Friday evenings.
Woman: Oh, that sounds good. I like swimming, but I’d like to try
something new.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 5 Five. What has the woman bought for her new apartment?
Man: I love your new apartment.
Woman: So do I. It’s so much bigger than my old one. There’s lots of space
for all my furniture.
Man: I don’t remember that lamp behind the sofa.
Woman: It was in a sale. I got it on my way home yesterday. I might go back
to the store – they’ve got some really cheap bookshelves too.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
P ART 2 Now look at Part Two.

You will hear a coach driver telling tourists about their visit to an animal park.
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Man: We’ve now arrived at Langate Animal Park. You’ll be here all
morning, so you’ll be able to see everything. It might rain, so please
take your umbrellas.
This is a popular place with visitors. There are lots of interesting
animals, but most people know Langate for the monkeys. There are
also over four hundred different kinds of trees from around the world.
I can see you’ve got your cameras – lots of visitors get great
pictures by the river. At this time of year, there’s not much to
photograph by the lake.
If you’d like to learn more about the park and what lives in it, there’s
a talk at ten fifteen by the park guide, and it finishes at ten forty-five.
There’s a lovely café where you can get lunch for only eight pounds
ninety-nine, but if you only want a drink, you can get a coffee for two
pounds sixty.
The coach will pick you up at one thirty at the entrance called
Chepstow – I’ll spell that: C-H-E-P-S-T-O-W. Enjoy your time here!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
PART 3 Now look at Part Three.

You will hear two friends, Sophie and John, talking about planning a picnic that
they have every year with neighbours.
Man: I can’t wait for this year’s picnic with our neighbours, Sophie!
Woman: And I’m planning it this year, John.
Man: That’ll be easy – everyone loves eating outside.
Woman: Yeah, and it’s how I’ve gotten close to my neighbours. That’s why
it’s special.
Man: Cool. Where will we have the picnic this time?
Woman: At the local park – my yard isn’t large enough.
Man: You could have it at the lake?
Woman: It’s too far away.
Man: Everything went well last year!
Woman: Well, it didn’t rain, so that was lucky. But no one came until an hour
after the start time!
Man: Right, our neighbour forgot to put his house number on the
invitation!
Woman: Yeah, but it was great when we finally found his place.
Man: What should everyone bring?
Woman: I’ve got enough burgers, and forks and stuff.
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Man: What about activities?

Woman: Great idea! I’ll ask people to bring games.
Man: How should we tell everyone about the picnic?
Woman: I’ve already emailed most people.
Man: Then you won’t need to go round and tell people about it?
Woman: Right.
Man: But I could put some posters in a few places to make sure everyone
knows about it.
Woman: Sure.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
P ART 4 Now look at Part Four.

Question 16 Sixteen. You will hear a woman giving a talk. What’s the woman’s job?
Woman: If you don’t mind spending some of your time outside, then my
profession’s something you should consider. Me and my team are
building a bridge at the moment – this project might help farmers
who’ve got fields on different sides of a river. It’s really beautiful
countryside; and very popular with artists, so we don’t want to spoil
the view.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 17 Seventeen. You will hear a man talking to his sister about a new friend. Where did
the man meet his new friend?
Woman: How was your weekend?
Man: Great! I went cycling with my friend, Paul. I don’t think you know him.
Woman: Is he in your football team?
Man: I don’t think he’s into football. He’s a colleague. He started at the
company two months ago.
Woman: Another salesman! Well, invite him to come round here with you on
Friday. There’ll be great people, music and lots of food!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 18 Eighteen. You will hear a husband and wife talking about going to the cinema. Why
do they decide to walk to the cinema?
Man: Do you still want to go to the cinema this afternoon?
Woman: Sure. The film starts at three – there’s a bus at twenty-five to which
should get us there on time. Then I won’t need to use the car.
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Man: Why don’t we walk instead? We spend too much time indoors. Let’s
get some fresh air.
Woman: OK. We can be healthy for a change!
Man: Yes!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 19 Nineteen. You will hear a man telling a woman about his holiday. What problem did
he have on the holiday?
Woman: How was your holiday?
Man: Good, but I’ve slept better since I got back – I won’t miss that loud
music every night, my room was above the nightclub! But I’m having
trouble getting used to this cold weather now I’m home.
Woman: It’s nice going away somewhere warm in winter.
Man: Yeah. The beach wasn’t like the ones here, which are often covered
in rubbish.
Now listen again.
[repeat]
Question 20 Twenty. You will hear a girl talking with her dad about learning a new language.
What did the girl like about her first Chinese lesson?
Man: How was your Chinese lesson?
Girl: Well, it was hard work learning a new language for a full hour –
about half that time would be better. And I was worried before the
lesson started because I didn’t know anyone, but I think everyone
felt as nervous as me!
Man: And the teacher?
Girl: She gave us lots of enjoyable exercises that stopped everyone from
getting bored!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
PART 5 Now look at Part Five.

You will hear two friends talking about a party on the beach. What will each
person bring to the party?
Woman: Are you coming to my beach party on Sunday?

Man: Yeah!
Woman: Ben’s bringing a football – he’s got a new one, so we can have
a game before our picnic.
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Man: Great! Is Katy bringing anything?

Woman: She’s got a blanket we can use. At first, she wanted to bring
a beach umbrella, but they already have them there.
Man: Is Jacob coming?
Woman: Yes, he works for a company which makes sunglasses, so he’s
bringing us some – for free! I’ve seen photos of them on their website!
Man: Brilliant!
Woman: And Suzana’s just been on holiday. She got me this cool beach
towel as a present. She’s got some pictures to show us at the party.
Man: OK.
Woman: Martin’s bringing some sandwiches and drinks. We can keep them
cold under the beach umbrella.
Man: That’s nice. Is Carla coming?
Woman: Yeah, she never misses a trip to the beach! She’s got some great
games on her tablet, so we can sit on the blanket and play them.
Man: I think we’ve got everything we need!
Now listen again.
[repeat]
[ping]
[ping]
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Sample answer sheet: Reading and Writing
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Key Reading and Writing Candidate Answer Sheet
Instructions
Use a PENCIL (B or HB).
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For Parts 1, 2, 3 and 4:

Mark ONE letter for each answer.
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the question, mar
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mark your answer sheet like this::
Part 3
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Part 4
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numbers (25 to 30) lilike
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answers in CAPITAL LETTERS.

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1 7 14 19
2 8 15 20
3 9 16 21
4 10 17 22
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5 11 18 23
A B C A B C A B C
6 12 24
A B C
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25 1 0 28 1 0
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26 1 0 29 1 0
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27 1 0 30 1 0
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Candidate Answer Sheet for Parts 6 and 7

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INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
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Sample answer sheet: Listening
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Candidate Candidate
Name Number
Centre Centre
Name Number
Title Details
E
Signature Date

Key Listening Candidate Answer Sheet
Instructions
Use a PENCIL (B or HB).
For Parts 1, 3, 4 and 5:

Mark ONE letter for each answer.
For example: If you thin
the question, mar
think A iis the right an
mark your answer sheet like
answer
PL
Rub out any answer you want to change with an eraser.
wer to
li e thi
this::
For Part 2:
Write your answers clearl
to the number
Write your an
answers
Do not write
clearly in the spaces
numbers (6 to 10) lilike
e this:
thi :
wer in CAPITAL LETTERS.

pace next
Part 1 Part 2 Part 3

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below here
A B C 6 1 0 A B C
1 6 11
A B C A B C
2 7 1 0 12
A B C 7 A B C
3 13
8 1 0
A B C 8 A B C
4 14
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A B C 9 1 0 A B C
5 9 15
10 1 0
10
Part 4 Part 5
A B C A B C D E F G H
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17 22
18 23
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Do you like these different hobbies?
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Do you like these different ways of travelling in a city?
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Do you like these different activities to do in the countryside?
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Reading and Writing: 60 minutes

Listening: 30 minutes approximately

Speaking: 8–10 minutes

Overall length Number of tasks/ Number of items

Part 1 (3–4 minutes)

Part 2 (5–6 minutes)

1 A Charles is asking Lucy where he should leave

3 Lydia is telling Hannah that

A they’ll pay less to see the film at 5.30 p.m.

4 Why did Andy write this text?

A to suggest meeting Steve at a different

5 What is Suzy doing?

A asking Henry if she can bring an extra

6 People who are late

A will have to see a different dentist.

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7 Who needed help with the internet on his A B C

8 Who felt sad when his parents went home? A B C

9 Who took something to university to help him A B C

10 Who started university later than other A B C

11 Who is still friends with someone he met on his A B C

12 Who thinks he has changed since he started A B C

13 Who met other new students online before A B C

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14 Why did Tom start his adventure club?

A He thinks everyone should travel more.

B He believes that modern life is too safe.

C He wants to meet people who like adventures.

15 Tom got the idea for flying with balloons from

A a man from the USA.

16 Tom wasn’t able to fly in Botswana because

A he needed more space.

B the weather was bad.

C he wanted to be nearer to the sea.

17 How did Tom feel during the flight?

A pleased that there was no noise

B surprised to have good views

C scared about what might happen

18 What is Tom working on at the moment?

A starting a new type of balloon race