Practice Activity 2

Read the transcript extract below. Match the descriptions with the places
numbered A-H on the plan. Then underline the words and phrases that help
you decide.
Now if you can take a look at your plans, you'll see Branley Castle has four
towers, joined together by a high wall, with the river on two sides.
Don't miss seeing the Great Hall. That's near the river in the main tower, the
biggest one, which was extended and redesigned in the eighteenth century.

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1. It's quite near the main entrance. You walk straight down the path until you
get to the south gate, and it's just there. H
2. The quickest way to get there is to take the first left after the main entrance
and follow the path past the bridge. You'll see it in front of you at the end. D
3. If you go from the main entrance in the direction of the south gate but turn
right before you get there instead of going through it, you'll see this place on
your right past the first tower. F
4. This place is right at the other side of the castle from the entrance, and over
the bridge. A
5. It's actually inside one of the towers, but the way in is from the outside. Just
take the first left after the main entrance, go down the path and take the first
right. E
Practice Activity 3
Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-I, next to Questions 15 - 20.

15. Scarecrow………………...F 18. Black Barn…………………H

16. Maze ..................................G 19. Covered picnic area ……….C
17. Café ……………………...D
20. Fiddy House …………………..A
Practice Activity 4
Match the words and phrases on the left to the ones with similar meanings on
the right.
1. top-class E A. free
2. nice décor G B. welcoming
3. friendly B C. a selection of
4. spacious F D. lovely area
5. a wide range of C E. superb
6. good location D F. roomy
7. complimentary A G. well-presented
Practice Activity 5
Which advantage is mentioned for each of the following hotels?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to
Questions 1-4
1. The Grand
2. The Hyatt Advantages
3. The Rex A. a top-class restaurant
4. The Collins B. spacious rooms
C. friendly staff
D. nice décor
E. a wide range of facilities
F. good location
G. complimentary
Practice Activity 6
Induction talk for new apprentices
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the
manager give?
A. get to know colleagues
B. learn from any mistakes
C. ask lots of questions
D. react positively to feedback
E. enjoy new challenges
Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
A. confidence-building
B. making career plans
C. completing difficult tasks
D. making a weekly timetable
E. reviewing progress
Question 15 and 20
What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company
policy for apprentices?
Write the correct letter A, B, or C, next to Questions 15-20
Company policy for apprentices
15. Using the Internet
16. Flexible working A. It is encouraged.
17. Booking holidays B. There are some restrictions.

18. Working overtime C. It is against the rules.

19. Wearing trainers

20. Bringing food to work

EXAM PRACTICE 1
Questions 11 – 13
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Parks and open spaces
Name of place Of particular interest Open
Halland Common source of River Ouse 24 hours
Holt Island many different 11 between 12
…………… ………………….
Longfielf Country Park reconstruction of a 2.000-
year-old 13……………
with activities for
children
Question 14 -16
Choose the correct letter A,B or C.
Longfield Park
14. As part of Monday’s activity, visitors will
A. prepare food with herbs
B. meet a well-known herbalist
C. dye cloth with herbs
15. For the activity on Wednesday,
A. only group bookings are accepted
B. visitors should book in advance.
C. attendance is free.
16. For the activity on Saturday, visitors should
A. come in suitable clothing.
B. make sure they are able to stay for the whole day.
C. tell the rangers before the event what they wish to do.
Questions 17 – 20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter,
A – I, next to questions
17 – 20.
17. bird hide
18. dog-walking area
19. flower garden
20. wooded area