vars ror questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals atthe end ‘of come of the lines to form a word that fte in the gap in the same line. Thero is an ‘example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [0 I l Games in space For astronauts on long missians inln space, (0) can hea ORE real problem. In order to help the astronauts, (47)... and SCIENCE doctors need to find out what this fea! like. As part of the (18) programme, six voluntoors will be locked away for ‘SEARCH 20 days to see what effect this has on their mind and body. During their time in (19) » the volunteers will be able to ISOLATE communicate with thelr controllers, but only in a way that replicates the astronauts’ experience. For example, the further away from ‘Earth they gel, the longer the Uelay in the signal, so they will be (20) to have a conversation in real time. ABLE As parl of the experiment, the volunteers will be allowed to play computer games. Thare will be a (24) of solo mix games and competitive games available. Afterwards, they will be asked to give (22) fon how hard they found the FEED ‘games to play and what their (23) state was at the time. EMOTION As a result of the (24) gathered. it may be possible INFORM to create special software for crews on future missions, HEN e515: nEADING ano Use oF entsmn Part? ‘You ate going (o read an article about groups run by volunteers in thelr local ‘community. For questions 43-52, choose from the groups (A~D). The groups may be chosen more than once. In the exam, mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Which of the groups hhas a name that might give people a wrong idea of its activities? wants to respond to feedback from users of a service il provides? has put the results ofits work on show to the public? has found it hard to finance its actvitias? offore advico to boginnors in an activity? provides a pick-up service for its users? plans to start selling things to make money? ‘would use the prize monay to publicise its activities? noticed that something that was stil useful was going to waste? provides a service for people all over the country? TEST 5: READING AND USE OF ENGLISH 51Future-Friendly Awards Four local community groups run by volunteers have been nominated to win a cash prize. Who do you think should win? A. CycleStreets You're keen to get on your bike, but youre not 20 keen on humping aver poor roads. swearing up hills ot riding between all the large trucks on the main roads. Where can you go? ‘The answer is 10 ask sworcyelestrees.net, 2 journey-planning website for cyclists. “We aim to give newcomers the confidence to start cycling — with all its environmental and health benefits ~and to improve routcs for those who already cycle, says spokesperson Martin Taicas-Smith, “The not-for-profit group is based in Cambridge, but sues axe avatlble i all regis nationwide, Cyclists can get involved, too, by contributing photographs and reporting obstructions or other issues. "We've done years of unpatd work and winning this award would help us make some major improvements, which the cyclists who contact us have heen asking, fot says Martin, B_ Sefton Green Gym Ifyou visie Sefton Green Gym in Liverpool, don't go expecting to see weights or rowing machines ~ this “gym just has rows of lovingly tended organic fruit and vegetables. The gymt was sec up wo help local people improve thei skills, make new friends and enjay the health benefits of gardening. Members range fiom young people with learning dificulties to elderly people with health problems. ‘My dad went along afer a serious illness vo get Ge and make new friends’ says Joanne Woods, "He's worked hard to ‘age Cad bux with Finite succes a he yn Fees clocure if we don't get any more.” The award would help the gym to expand by installing eco-friendly solar heating, as well as advertising for new members and extending its Hinks wich the eomnnuniey © ‘the Project Group “The Project Group, from the small own of Oswestry, helps people with health problems anil learning dlisabilities to build heir selesteem through reativity. This year, the group has focused on using recycled materials, including, making vases from waste paper and pictures from recycled glass. Last yea, it helped stagean exhibition of sculptures entirely created from rubbish such as crisp packets, plastic bags and odd shoes. Ieas also created posters for the local Wildlife Trust, and helped other community groups. “The ‘whole organisation 1s user-ed, and our artwork can now be admired in many public buildings and spaces in our region’ says spokeswoman Jo Davis, ‘We also hhope to use the award to develop a retail range of recycled products to help fund our activiti D. Cleanstream Carpets Every year, an astonishing chree-and-a-half million carpet tiles are thrown away in South Wales and sourh- west England. Recognising that many tiles could be reused, a group of voluntecrs formed Cleanstream Carpets 0 collect and supply chem at affordable prices co local organisations and community groups. Volunteer collect and gral Giles before selling tein from Cleanerreum's premises nent Rhondda, Satisfied customers range from local schools to a community furniture bank in Bedfordshire, and the tiles have even bbccn used to build refuges for endangered animals such as great crested newts. ‘Our unique selling point 4s the guarantee that the product is diverted from land? says one volumeet. “Winning the avard would give us encouragement to explore other ways of using other recycled material.” TESTS: RFADING ANDUSE OF ENGLISH EMfe erat Part ‘You will ear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-2 the hest answer (A, B ar C). 1 You hear a man talking about long distance swimming, What does he like about it? A. Itcontraete with hie normal ifostylo. B_ It provides him with challenges. . © Itsuils his solitary nature, 2 You hear a woman talking about a film she saw, How did she feel while she was watching it? A. bored B scared amused 3 You overhear a conversation in a restaurant. ‘The man thinks the dish he's just eaten was ‘A. better than in other restaurants. Ba bit spicier than he was used to. served in a rather unusual way. 4 You hear a man talking about a holiday. ‘What does ne say about it7 A. It wasn't worth the money he'd paid, B_ The place wasn't as interesting as ho'd expected, The accommodation wasn't as good as he'd bean told, 5 You hear @ woman talking about an old camera. What does she reyret? A the fact that sho didn't look after it properly B nat getting more money when she sold it © her decision to replace it 6 You hear a television newsreader talking about his job. What docs he say about it? ‘A. Some of the news items he reports on are a bit dull. B Luck plays a large part in what news is reported. © He meus tu plat his news reports carefully 7 You hear part af an interview with a prize-winning musician, How dlid she feel during the competition? ‘A. impressed by the other competitors B_ disappointed with her performance © confident in her ability to win 8 You hear a man talking about the experience of going to university. How did he feel at the start af his eaursa? ‘A shy about talking to the other students B unsure how best to organise his time © surprised by the teaching mothode TEST 5; USTENINGmn ek) SS 102 Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ... and this ie my colleague And your names are? © Where are you from, (Candidate A)? © And you. (Candidate 8)? First we'd like to know something about you. Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate. Are you a very busy person? (What keeps you busy?) © Do you take regular breaks when you are working? (What do you do?) + Tellus about a daily activity that you paitivularly enjoy. '* What is your favourite season? (Why?) [The future | ' ¢ Do you think you will use your English in the future? (How?) Have you got any plans for next weekend? What do you think you'll be doing this time next year? What practical skill would you most Ike to learn? (Why?) Entertainment # Have you gat a hobby? (What do you like about it?) Do you like watching soap operas on television? (Why/Why not?) + Can you play any card games? (Who do you usually play wilh?) Do you like to have a good time with friends? (What do you do?) TEST 5: SPEAKING