SECTION 1

Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Alex’s Training
Example
Alex complete his training in …..2014……
About the applicant:
● At first, Alex did his training in the 1……………… department.
● Alex didn’t have a qualification from school in 2……………… .
● Alex thinks he should have done the diploma in 3……………… skills.
● Age of other trainees: the youngest was 4………………. .
Benefits of doing training at JPNW:
● Lots of opportunities because of the size of the organisation.
● Trainees receive the same amount of 5……………… as permanent staff.
● The training experience increases people’s confidence a lot.
● Trainees go to 6…………….. one day per month.
● The company is in a convenient 7……………… .
Advice for interview:
● Don’t wear 8………………. .
● Don’t be 9………………. .
● Make sure you 10……………… .
Listening Part 2

You will hear a man called André Laroque talking about a luxury railway journey
in Canada.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
A four-night trip on the Canadian Pacific Railway
André says that the route his train took is (9) ……………………………… kilometres
long.

André says that Calgary was placed first in a list of the world’s (10)
……………………………… cities.

André was particularly impressed by how (11) ……………………………… the

mountains along the route are.

André says that pictures of trains on (12) ……………………………… have made the
Canadian Pacific internationally famous.
André was pleased to find that he had his own (13) ……………………………… in his
compartment on the train.

André was surprised that there was only one (14) ……………………………… for the
sixteen passengers.

During dinner on the train, André listened to live (15) ………………………………

music.

André was disappointed not to see a (16) ……………………………… when the train
stopped so passengers could go on a walk.

As they went down a hill called Big Hill, André saw a lot of (17)
……………………………… coming from the train.

Towards the end of his journey, André saw the biggest (18) ………………………………
of its kind in North America.
Listening Part 3
You will hear five short extracts in which people talk about why they changed their
job. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) the main reason each person
gives for their last change of job.
Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
A to work outdoors
B to have more responsibilities
C to work fewer hours each week
D to have longer holidays
E to earn more money
F to move to a new location
G to improve career prospects
H to have a new challenge
19 Speaker 1 20 Speaker 2 21 Speaker 3 22Speaker 4 23Speaker 5
Listening Part 4
You will hear a radio interview with Lily Jenkins, whose favourite sport is
windsurfing.
For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 How did Lily feel when she first tried windsurfing?
A worried that her feet would slip off the board
B glad that she had watched a training film first
C impatient to start moving quickly over the water
25 According to Lily, how long does it usually take to learn to windsurf?
A It depends on the equipment you use.
B It takes less time than you expect.
C It varies from person to person.
26 Lily believes she quickly learnt the basics of windsurfing because
A she had lessons at a windsurfing school.
B her friend was an excellent teacher.
C she was already an experienced surfer.
27 What safety advice does Lily give beginners?
A Try to make sure your sail never falls into the water.
B Tell someone on land how you can be identified at sea.
C Practise windsurfing on lakes rather than at sea.
28 Lily now thinks that as a complete beginner she should have
A used a bigger sail.
B rented a board and sail.
C bought a smaller board.
29 Nowadays, what does Lily most enjoy about windsurfing?
A learning new techniques
B developing her muscles
C forgetting everyday worries
30 Lily thinks that eventually she will
A become a windsurfing instructor.
B take part in windsurfing competitions.
C have to give up windsurfing.
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READING
Part 1:
What is a coincidence?
A coincidence is a surprising thing that happen to us. For example, two friends go
shopping alone on the same day. When they (1)…………… up afterwards, they discover
that they’ve each bought an identical T-shirt. Many people (2)…………… coincidences
as significant or mysterious. But the simple (3)…………… could be that friends tend to
have similar taste in clothes.
In reality, life is (4)…………… of coincidences, but normally we don’t notice them. For
example, in almost fifty percent of all football matches, two players share the same
birthday. This seems surprising, (5)…………… that there are 365 possible birthdays in
the year. But most of these matches will be played without anybody being (6)……………
that the coincidence exists. (7)…………… your birthday is today or tomorrow, you don’t
generally go around telling people when it is. What’s more, without realising it, you
probably (8)…………… into contact with lots of people born on the same day as you.
But when a coincidence is (9)…………… to your attention, it still seems amazing.
1 A meet B link C join D unite
2 A regard B think C consider D believe
3 A explanation B definition C motivation D resolution
4 A heavy B rich C full D crowded
5 A given B except C even D instead
6 A noticed B known C aware D intelligent
7 A Therefore B Whereas C Meanwhile D Unless
8 A make B come C have D go
9 A taken B carried C brought D shown
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Part 2:
Chewing gum
We still tend (1)…………… think chewing gum is a fairly recent invention, even (2)
…………… there is evidence it was used 5,000 years ago in Finland. The Ancient
Greeks also chewed gum, as (3)…………… the Aztecs in Mexico during the sixteenth
century. As far as we know, however, it wasn’t (4)…………… 1869 that chewing gum
became popular in its present form, (5)…………… a New York inventor called Thomas
Adams first had the idea of adding flavour to it.
Nowadays, of course, it is chewed around the world, (6)…………… the fact that it
continues to be regarded by some (7)…………… an unpleasant habit. Unfortunately, far
too many people drop used gum onto the pavement, (8)…………… it remains for some
time because it is extremely diff cult to remove once it has stuck to the surface. On the
other hand, those (9)…………… favour of chewing gum claim it helps them relax,
improves their concentration, and helps keep their teeth clean.
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Part 3:
Survival adventure camp
Last summer, I took part in a survival adventure camp in the mountains. It was run by
Survive! Adventure Club, and the idea behind it was to give teenagers like me a taste of
what it’s like to survive in the wild. There were no luxuries such as showers or shops
which you find on other adventure camps. That might have bothered some people – not
me, though. Our guides were experienced and reassured us they’d be with us every step
of the way. They provided tips to help us make informed decisions about things like
where to camp, how to make meals from food we’d find ourselves, and how to get around
without maps.
The experience began at the Survive! Adventure Club headquarters at the base of the
mountains. There, we were divided into teams for the camp. The teams weren’t based on
age and experience but on our performance in a number of team-building tasks, which
was a way for the leaders to put us together based on individual skills and personalities,
to ensure a good mix in each team. We were led through a series of fun activities, such as
making a raft which floated on water and taking part in a quiz. The activities were aimed
at helping us make the most of our strengths, in addition to building confidence before
the real survival adventure began.
Once we’d decided that we still wanted to take part after the day’s activities, our first
night was spent in the cabins at the club’s headquarters. We had a proper bed for the night
but the evening meal was down to us – I knew there’d be some kind of challenge for us!
Our survival expert, Hans, gave us a lesson on finding food, such as plants, in the wild.
He warned us that not everything that looks good is safe to eat, and explained that it’s
vital to identify what you’re looking at. Hans not only pointed out what was edible or
should be left alone, but also taught us to build a campfire and provided cooking tips. He
told us we should see our imaginations, as cooking in the wild was different to cooking at
home.
Next morning the real survival adventure began. We’d been advised to take well-fitting
hiking boots, warm clothing and waterproofs. I appreciated the advice because as we
soon found out, the weather in mountainous regions can be highly unpredictable. After an
initial steep climb, we spent the rest of the morning identifying wildlife and learning to
navigate using nature alone. We learned to determine where we were heading and what
time it was. We put our cooking skills to the test at lunchtime, which was trickier than
we’d imagined, though we eventually came up with something we could all eat! When
evening fell, we had to locate a spot to put up our tents in. Although we’d been told there
was nothing dangerous in the nearby forest, we still kept away from the edges, which put
us at ease.
Over the next two days, we made a shelter, learned to treat minor injuries and built a
bridge. I was put in charge of the latter and although I hadn’t done anything like it
previously and wasn’t particularly keen to be given the responsibility, I discovered a new
skill in engineering, which I never thought I’d be good at. The tasks were all fascinating
and I’d like to do more of that kind of thing.
It was a wonderful adventure. I had no idea what to expect when I signed up and I wasn’t
an outdoors kind of person, so why I thought it was a good idea, I’m not sure! I don’t
regret it, though and I’m pleased I didn’t quit, even when things got tougher than I ever
thought they would. I always knew I was in the capable hands of the leaders and we had
such good fun. I hope to be back again at some point in the future!
1 What is the writer doing in the first paragraph?
A describing the kinds of accommodation available on the trip
B explaining why she had some concerns about going on the trip
C highlighting that the adventure camp she went on was unlike others
D offering advice to other teenagers about how to cope with conditions on the trip
2 The writer says that the team-building tasks were carried out in order to
A enable participants to get to know each other.
B ensure each group was balanced in terms of ability.
C provide some fun before the challenges of the trip started.
D select those who would take part in the actual survival adventure.
3 What does the writer suggest about the first night’s activity?
A It didn’t require too much creativity on the part of participants.
B It helped participants decide whether they wanted to carry on.
C It equipped participants with some useful knowledge.
D It wasn’t as relaxing as she had expected it to be.
4 How does the writer say she felt when the survival adventure started?
A proud that she quickly acquired knowledge about getting around
B grateful that she had the appropriate gear with her
 C nervous about the location she chose to camp in
D disappointed in her cooking skills
5 What does the writer say about the activities they did on the following two days?
A She found she was good at something she hadn’t tried before.
B She didn’t enjoy some of them as much as she had hoped to.
C She liked being put in a position of leadership for one activity.
D She felt that experience of doing similar activities helped her.
6 How does the writer feel about having taken part in the survival adventure?
A excited about returning as soon as she can
B sorry that she hadn’t thought of doing it before
C surprised by how much she learned from the leaders
D proud of herself for dealing with unexpected difficulties
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Part 4:
Taking part in the Young Businessperson scheme
14-year-old Carly Smithson reports on taking part in the Young Businessperson scheme
at school
The aim of the Young Businessperson scheme was to give young people like my
classmates and I a taste of what it’s like running a business, providing an insight into the
world of work, and raising awareness of the skills needed in the real world that can’t be
learnt in academic lessons, such as handling money and keeping records.
We were going to work in teams to set up and run small, and hopefully profitable,
businesses from school. The first thing we did was attend a workshop with the scheme’s
leader, Matt. He encouraged us to think about businesses we might be able to create and
manage with limited resources. (1)………… Take shoelaces. They stop your shoes
slipping off, but also allow people to fasten their shoes comfortably, regardless of how
big their feet are. It’s a simple idea, but imagine how many pairs of laces there are, and
how much money must be made from sales!
We spent the first half of the workshop coming up with problems we encounter in our
daily lives. I find it annoying when food packets tear in the wrong place when you open
them, so the food inside spills out or goes off more quickly than if it would if the packet
could be re-sealed. (2)………… Matt then split us into smaller groups to choose one of
the problems and consider a possible solution for it. My group worked on what I’d
mentioned, and our suggestion was to create snack packets which could be re-fastened.
(3)………… ‘But think about how much more expensive it would be than producing
current kinds of packet,’ he said. ‘More resources would be needed so manufacturing
costs would be higher. They’d take longer to make, too. Then there are existing products
on the market, such as boxes with lids, which people can use and re-use for this purpose.’
He wasn’t being unkind, I realised, but pointing out considerations businesses have to
make in order to make a profit.
It was a useful exercise aimed at developing our ‘business heads’. Plus, we could never
have made the packets at school without specialist machinery and equipment. (4)
………… In the end, our group came up with a glove for washing dishes which would
not only protect hands from hot water, but prevent the inconvenience of having to search
around in the water to find a dropped cloth. Matt approved it, and our group was given a
small amount of money with which to buy essential materials.
In addition to making the gloves, each person was assigned a specific role. (5)…………
This would be used for promotional purposes, and to make sure every member of the
group could explain things consistently to customers. We had a few minor disagreements
along the way, but even those were no bad thing as we learnt to compromise and resolve
conflict.
It was when we came to selling our products that we came up against our first real
problem: not many of our classmates wanted a washing-up glove! We sold more to
teachers than other students. (6)………… Matt was positive about that, though. He said
we’d learnt a good lesson: we hadn’t thought about the needs of our target market. He
praised us on our teamwork, though, and said he’d recommend any of us for jobs in the
future!’
A He was pleased we’d tried to be more ambitious than other groups.
B We should have chosen something more straightforward, and that’s what we decided
to do next.
C Although we covered our costs, we made very little profit, which was disappointing.
D Successful organisations often offer a solution to a problem, we learnt.
E When we fed back our ideas, Matt wasn’t as enthusiastic as we’d hoped.
F Other students shared their experiences and mentioned other minor but frustrating
issues.
G I was responsible for creating an accurate description of our product.
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part 5:
You are going to read a magazine article about students who travelled around
Australia alone during their long summer vacation. For questions 1-10, choose from
the students (A-D). The students may be chosen more than once.
Which student mentions …
1 a daily activity that was not enjoyable alone?
2 a good way of keeping travel plans flexible?
3 appreciating not having to waste time organising practical details?
4 becoming more tolerant of other people?
5 feeling better after keeping in touch with others?
6 having doubts at the beginning of a trip?
7 liking not having to agree an itinerary with others?
8 meeting people with a similar outlook on life?
9 missing having someone to help with decision-making?
10 the advisability of going for the best accommodation you can afford?
Solo travel in Australia
A Phil Morston
I remember sitting in the plane thinking to myself: ‘What have I let myself in for?’ The
first few days were scary: I was all on my own on the other side of the world with
nothing planned. But I soon met up with people to travel with. Of course, some you get
on with, others you don’t. Some, for example, had every day planned out day in minute
detail, when in practice things can change and it’s great to have the freedom to go with
the flow. And that’s easy enough to do. You can take the Oz Experience bus down the
west coast, jumping off whenever you want, then catching the next bus when you’re
ready to move on again. Being away for a year, you do occasionally get lonely. To cheer
myself up, I’d sit down and write a fortnightly email home about everything I’d been up
to.
B Leila Stuart
Without doubt, you meet all sorts of people when travelling alone. I even made a friend
on the plane out there. Some people are keener to make friends than others, of course, but
if someone’s chosen to do the same type of trip as you, you’ve probably got lots of ideas
in common. The advantages of a pre-planned tour are that you can get an agency to take
care of all the arrangements, which can be time-consuming to do yourself – but it does
mean that you’re tied to a predetermined itinerary, which wouldn’t suit everyone. There’s
also the safety aspect in terms of the places you visit often being very remote. If you go
off trekking in the wilds of a foreign country alone, it could be difficult to get help if
things went wrong.
C Danny Holt
Travelling solo creates opportunities to meet people. There’s no substitute for sharing the
experiences of the day with a companion, and being alone forces you to seek someone
out. I’d never have met so many people if I’d been travelling with friends. There’s also
the wonderful freedom to do what you like, when you like, without having to convince
anybody that it’s a good idea. However, there are downsides; meal times are something
I’ve never really got to grips with in all the years I’ve travelled alone. But my advice
would be to give solo travel a go – it can be very liberating. Maybe try a short trip to
begin with, just in case it’s not for you. Another thing is stay in the nicest places your
budget permits. Miserable hostels can really spoil a trip. And if you really are happy
being anti-social, a pair of headphones can ensure the person in the next seat doesn’t bore
you to death on the plane!
D Kerry Winterton
Fun as it is, travelling solo also has its low points, including occasional loneliness and the
pressure that you’re under to make your own mind up about everything. I chose to travel
alone because I wanted to do something different, but I did miss people from home, and
sometimes fell out with other travellers I’d teamed up with along the way. But I learnt to
accept that some people have different attitudes to mine; that you have to put up with
irritating people in hostels and accept not having as much privacy as you’re used to at
home. The best thing for me about travelling alone was that it was a brilliant experience
that enhanced my independence and helped me feel more self-assured. I knew I was on
my own, which made me make more effort to speak to people and by doing so I made
lots of great friends.