www.dynamicpapers.com SECTION A g paragraphs from a Farm Holiday brochure and answer questions 1 to 10. Identify which paragraphs A~M contain the information listed in questions 1 to 10 by marking (&) for the correct answer. Paragraphs may be used more than once. If with a (&). u change your mind, put a line through the box (68) and then indicate your new answer FARM HOLIDAYS A CASTLERIGG FARM. Experience a stay in a Georgian country farmhouse cottage. Get close to nature. Breathe in the tranquility and quietness. Explore the extensive grounds which include features such as medieval Rigg Castle and a disused railway viaduct. Short drive to the coast. Open all year: B_ LITTLE GREBE FARM We offer comfortable accommodation in the farmhouse itself as well as excellent traditional food. All meat, eggs and vegetables used are free range and come from the farm, There is a lounge for guests to use. TV is provided in all rooms. Open all year. © ORCHARD COTTAGE/MILLER’S. HOUSE Our two beautiful award-winning cottages are situated in # stunning rural location on our family working farm with cows, baby lambs and hens. Children’s play area and idyllic country walks make this an ideal rural escape. Excellent restaurants and historic town of Caster nearby. Open all year. D FORGE COTTAGE Escape to Eden, Relax in a comfortable cottage ‘on a dairy farm in the Eden Valley between the Lakes and the Dales. Ideal for touring the area. Accommodates 2 ~4 people with riverside gardens and open fires. Well-behaved children and pets ‘welcome. Open all year except Christmas and New Year E_ GLOSSON TOWER FARM COTTAGES “What a fantastic view!” — the most frequent comment we hear. See pheasants, rabbits, deer, red squirrels and more in an idyllic rural setting, Cottages furnished to a high standard with enclosed ardens and parking. Excellent walking, touring and cycling area. Good selection of restaurants nearby. Private fishing. Open all year. F GLADWINS FARM You'll have a great holiday at our family-run traditional cottages. Sunset Cottage sleeps 2/3. Sunrise Cottage sleeps 4. Easy-access accommodation all on one level, a disabled- friendly bathroom and shower. Superb for families who want to holiday with grandparents. There is ample off-road parking. Open all year. G_ NEWTON FARM COTTAGES Quality stone-built cottages on a working farm between the fishing villages of Crigg and Brendby. The cottages are self-contained and sleep 2 ~ 4 people. Ideal for bird watching and hiking or taking a moonlit walk to our beautiful beach Somy, no pets. H_ SMITHY COTTAGE Ideal choice for business or pleasure, The cottage has recently been renovated to a high standard and is located in a secluded comer of our organic farm. Join us in experiencing the joys of feeding the calves and helping with the milking. Conveniently located for major cities and all local attractions. Open all year. 1 SHELLFORD COTTAGES ‘Two attractive cottages in a small farming village in the beautiful unspoilt Shellford Valley. Furnished o a high standard with open fires and finen provided. Children and pets welcome. Bring your own horse on holiday. Stables and grass available. Open all year. J. LANGLEY CASTLE BARN This luxury barn is built on the ruins of a medieval castle with magnificent views and a private garden, It is perfectly located in the charming “unspoilt village of Langley. An ideal base for the Lakes/Dales and walking. Open all year except Christmas. K_ WOOD FARM COTTAGES Hidden down a country lane, two converted bars situated in a secluded S-acte site. These clean, spacious cottages sleep 4 people and are well- equipped with TV, DVD, internet connection and BBQ. Games room (snooker, table tennis, table football and board games) and swings and a trampoline in our gardens. Open all year, L_ HAREFIELD HEATH FARM B&B Located in the heart of the countryside, finalist in Yorkshire Area Bed and Breakfast Awards 2009, we offer luxurious rooms, en-suite bathrooms and intemet access. Full English breakfast made from local produce provided. Convenient for local places of interest M_ WATSONS FARM Located on a working sheep farm in the picturesque village of Holme, our two beautiful cottages provide luxurious accommodation and a comfortable base for relaxing and exploring this stunning area Both cottages are inter-connecting to provide accommodation for twelve people. Excellent restaurants located nearby. Leave blank Hos 6 8 7 A021 6 3Questions 1-10 Which accommodation has the following features? 1. It is located on the site of an old castle. A B C DE F G {Pe Itis suitable for a large group. A BC DE F G ooaaananaa It is within walking distance of the sea. A B C DE F G Oooaadauwape a a It has several indoor activities. A B C DE G ooao0agc6UmnhmcDUcUo LO 7 It has won a prize. A B C D E F G ooao06aucmUmnhHhUmcDULUD LUO It has lots of wildlife. A B C D E F G O6Bo0audmUUrmUDDULcD Lc It is suitable for older people. A B C DE Ooo0unucmUmUoOUmUDD Lc oa Itis by a river A B C DE F G ooao06acUmnhmcADULUD LO It encourages visitors to take part in farming activities, A B C D E F G ooao0aec6UUunmnhmcaUco LUO 10. It produces the food that visitors eat. A B C DE F G HoT J ood HI J ooo HI oJ oaoo0g Ho. oJ ood HI oJ oad Ho oI oJ ooo H oI oJ ooo Ho oI oJ oad H oI J oad Hor oJ 1 www.dynamicpapers.com Leave blank K LM ooo kK LM ooo K LM ooo K LM ooo kK LM ooo kK LM ooo K LM ooo kK LM ooo kK LM ooo K LM ooo (Total 10 marks) H 3687 9A03 16 3 Turn overwww.dynamicpapers.com Exercise 4 Read the following passage about a young mountaineer, and then complete the notes on the opposite page. The past few days have seen another mountaineering record smashed by 22-year-old Jake Mever. Last year, 2007, he became the youngest Briton to stand on Everest's summit. In the process he became the youngest man in the world to climb the Seven Summits, the highest mountains in each of the seven continents. He is one of the fastest in the world at reaching the top of every mountain he climbs. His training programme is rather unusual because he relies very heavily on his youth and “feeling good’ when out in the hills and mountains. He explained, “I know what it’s like to walk until my legs feel like they are on fire, but I have to keep going so that the pain will subside. It isn’t about the speed you go, but rather about minimising the number of stops you take,” he said, “If you stop for only one ‘minute it can easily turn into fifteen minutes which could lose you a kilometre.” Jake added, “I constantly set myself targets of alittle bit further each time I go out training. Also I’ve had to fit this in around my exams. I'm studying environmental geo-science at university and I need to make sure I pass!” Jake Meyer attempted Everest after only ten years of climbing which included five years of what he describes as ‘proper mountaineering’. He said, “When climbing Everest, it’s possible to take your time moving up and down between camps, gradually building up to the summit. That way you acclimatise to the altitude. I took what is considered to be an easier route up the North Col and North East Ridge which is thought to be more of a slow “plod” than a speedy race. Nevertheless you have to keep going as fast as you can.” In his latest challenge, he beat the existing speed record for climbing the highest peak in each of the 48 continental states of America. He drove to each peak by motorhome, travelling from the east coast to the west. He managed all these climbs, the preparation, the organisation, the drive and the climbs in only 23 days, 19 hours and 31 minutes. This is more than five days faster than the existing record holder. ‘This latest record-breaking challenge, however, was a lot tougher than he had imagined. He faced not only the dangers of altitude, but the very real threat of attack by bears or snakes and, of course, in driving from coast to coast, the worry of road accidents. For this challenge, speed was vital As he continued, his lead increased and his record-breaking attempt became a certainty. It is suggested that the time for a round trip up Mount Hood (4,000 metres) is about 12 hours. Jake Meyer did it in only 6 hours, in spite of going through snow fields without specialist footwear. He got stronger and stronger as he progressed, and sometimes managed to climb as many as four smaller peaks in a single day even though he occasionally got lost. He feels he still has challenges to meet and would like to reach the summit of the highest peak in each country in Europe. He would enjoy going up K2, the second highest mountain in the world, as well as taking an alternative route up to the top of Everest. ‘@UCLES 2008 ostoretnaioswww.dynamicpapers.com 9 For You are preparing to give a short talk to your hill-walking group about Jake Meyer. Prepare | exeminors some notes to use as the basis of your talk. Use Make your notes under each heading. Dangers encountered on his latest challenge [Total: 8] @UCLES 2008 ostorz1nos [Turn overExercise 1 www.dynamicpapers.com Read the following leaflet about diving holidays, and then answer the questions on the opposite page. Diving Holidays Rangiroa, Polynesia Rangiroa means ‘long sky’ and it is an enormous coral reef enclosing a lagoon. Two channels allow the Pacific waters into and out of the lagoon twice daily when the tides ‘turn, Divers can be carried through the channels by the incoming tide and swim in with many reef sharks, dolphins and manta rays. It is highly exciting diving! Dive details: dive with The Six Professionals and stay in a locally run hotel such as the Blue Lagoon for around £60 a right, Everyone will be fascinated by the greatest variety of ‘marine life on Earth that can only be found in the dive sites, around the small islands off Sulawesi. Here you can find ‘iny seahorses, flatworms, healthy coral and more fish than anyone can name. Staying with Ann Rose and her team at Diver's Dream is unforgettable. Particularly memorable are ‘the evening meals, when everyone talks about the fish and sharks and where they plan to dive the next day. Dive details: accommodation at Diver's Dream is £20 a night. Diving costs £50 for a dive with a maximum of two divers per guide. The Maldives The best way to see the Maldives is on a boat: you can ‘make as many as four dives a day and it works out as good A ~ ©UCLES 2013 value for money. The Maldives still has the best all-round diving in the Indian Ocean, and the adventure begins the minute you are picked up from the airport for a speedboat ride to the dive boat. Manta rays live around the isfands all the year, but you are only guaranteed to see them between May and September, when they come closer to the shore. Dive details: Maldives Scuba Experiences run two excellent boats ~ Mermaid and Sea Queen. Special expeditions are offered where divers can help with manta ray research. £1,450 for a week's allinclusive diving, Little Cayman, British West Indies Little Cayman is small ~ about 15 kilometres long ~ with a population of just 200 permanent residents, although this, number doubles during the diving season. On the northern shore there are amazing sheer coral reefs, which reach down 2,000 metres. The view from the reef wall makes your head spin the first time you swim over the edge because the water is so incredibly clear, It is not a place ‘to go to see big fish or many sharks, but itis wonderfully relaxing: you can dive in warm water and the conditions are not dangerous. Dive details: Expect to pay £400 for a week's diving. ‘Accommodation costs between £1,000 and £2,000 per ‘week. At the top of this range is the Coral Hotel, the most luxurious place to stay on Little Cayman, ostorzznauytswww.dynamicpapers.com 3 {a) According to the leaflet, which three sea creatures are carried into the Rangiroa lagoon on the tide? [1] {b) How much does it cost to stay at the Blue Lagoon for one night? [1] {c) What is unique about the dive sites around Sulawesi? 1] (d) What do guests discuss during meals at Diver's Dream? {e) How do you travel from the airport to the dive boat in the Maldives? (f)_ When can you be sure of seeing manta rays in the Maldives? [1] (g) Why might you feel light-headed when swimming over the coral reefs near Little Cayman? [1] (h) When does the population of Little Cayman increase? [1] (i) Whyis the Coral Hotel the most expensive place to stay? [1] [Total: 9] for evar Use @UCLES 2013 ostorz2mui3: [Turn overwww.dynamicpapers.com Exercise 4 Read the following article about free diving, and then complete the notes on the opposite page. O§ Ok ©CADND of Free Diving So Free diving, that is diving in very deep water without any breathing equipment, has become a very popular sport over the last 60 years. Frederick Gardner became interested in this sport when he was scuba diving 30 metres down in waters off the Cayman Islands. Frederick was wearing breathing equipment when he saw another diver smiling and giving him the diver's salute. What was remarkable about this encounter was that the other diver had no air tank or breathing apparatus and acted as if he was just swimming below the surface, Frederick couldn't believe his eyes. “I thought the other diver would drawn but he just smiled, swam about for another 1 or 15 seconds, then set off up to the surface. | was amazed and very impressed, said Frederick. "What was really noticeable was that this diver did not create any air bubbles nor did he frighten the fish: they thought he was one of them, and he looked so free." Since that time Frederick has given up scuba diving and become a ‘free diver" f , Diving to great depths without any breathing equipment at all is thought to have begun with the ancient Phoenicians who were the first recorded divers. They were probably looking for pearls or enemy ships which had sunk with all their treasures. Some people do free diving for a living and not just for fun. It is well known ‘that Japanese women divers can dive down to a depth of 44 metres for up to three hours a day in their search for pearls. Most free divers set out to reach their own personal goals and work towards this whilst remaining safe and healthy. The variety of ages, body shapes and previous sporting experience of those at the top level of this sport is remarkable. Their ages vary from mid thirties to early seventies and both SH & Sn \ men and women participate. Some are lean and fit whilst others are not. W 4S y Divers can hold their breath from between four and a half minutes to an ‘amazing seven and a half minutes. Recently divers have reached a depth of 162 metres, which is the equivalent of three Olympic swimming pools placed end to end. With only one intake of breath, free divers attempt to reach their ‘own personal record depth. However, they must wear the right weights strapped to their bodies which allow them to descend easily but also to swim back up to the surface safely. [ Frederick, the national free diving champion, thinks that this sport is almost more of a mental activity than a physical one because it is extremely relaxing. In deep waters where you can't see the bottom it is almost as if you are in outer space, not the ocean. Many divers practise deep breathing and meditation before a dive Staying calm and relaxed can mean the difference between life and death in the deep ocean. If you feel stressed or have wortying thoughts then your pulse rate increases and you use more oxygen. This can mean trouble and you may not reach the surface safely. In the worst case you simply ‘black out’, becoming unconscious because the brain does not have enough oxygen. Fortunately almost all the free divers have a ‘spotter’ diving with ()) them who can help immediately if there appear to be any problems. Also, teams of experts XY and doctors stand by on the surface to give emergency help if needed, ¢ { Divers who compete in this sport want to dive as deep as they can and constantly practise to be the best, OQroresate @UCLES 2009 o510r21/0m08www.dynamicpapers.com 9 You are preparing to give a short talk to your School Sports Club about free diving. Prepare some notes to use as the basis of your talk Make your notes under each heading. Differences between free diving and scuba diving Preparation and safety for free diving Aims of free divers [Total: 8] For Examiners Use © UCLES 2009 osi0r2vonvoe [Turn overwww.dynamicpapers.com Exercise 1 Read the following information from a tourist guide book, and then answer the questions on the opposite page. BifeA~ Sate yo she ve 25978 <)~em@n Fd { fa B 4 TRAVELLING IN € Men usually die at a younger age thin women. Women usually ....0. ive. Jonger.. than, men. LIVE Hank plays better than anyone I know: Adon't know anyone wnnnlf, RIAYS/ Hank. AS It doesn't rain as much in Greece as it does in England. Ie rains .....more.often, in, England, than it does in Greece. OFTEN ‘Amsterdam is not nearly as far away as Tokyo. Tokyo is rife 1 ae Amsterdam. MUCH She weighs a bit less than she did as a teonager. When she was a teenager, she was .. slight. heavier than, . she is now. SLIGHTLY Adverbs of Frequency ey never help me in the Kitchen. Tom is sometimes bad-tempered in the morning. 3 ‘Adverbs of frequency (never, seldom, rarely, | hardly ever, occasionally, sometimes, (very) often, usually, frequently, always) come before the min verb except when the man verb to be, | They come after the first auxiliary verb. | Thave often wondered what life was like in the distant past, | ‘Swans have never been seen here before in such large L numbers. B Rewrite the sentences with the adverb of frequency in the correct position. 1 She has done her best. (always) Site he always done her best 2 They are on time for work. (hardly ever) ct Yr ' 3. Brian has seen a polar bear. (never) ‘rian, has never, seen. a, polar bear, 4 Does she shout at you Dogs, she, usually. 5. | could have done it without your help. (never), |. could never have done it without your help... & a?Prepositions of Place We use prepositions of place to show where someone or something is. He is at his sister's house. Don’t hide behind that sofa Te ice & betwcor te hank cal le pt oer in There's a fly in my soup. in front of The teacher is in front of the students. near Qur house is near the supermarket. next to | Stand next to me and hold my hand. on The plates are on the table. opposite He sot opposite her at dinner so that he could see her face. under Your slippers are under the bed. Note: For countries and cities we use the preposition in, I lve in France. Do you five in London? For smaller locations, we use the preposition at. They are at the cinema, Vive at 24 Upper Road. He is at work now. Here are some useful expressions with prepositions of plac: on the train/bus/plane bed at school ‘on the rightllefe in hospital ‘at work ‘on the wall ina car ‘at home in the middle ‘at the top at the bottom 3 a Complete the sentences with prepositions of place. | don't like it when a tall person sits . me at.the cinema because I can't see anything. The sun went .....,2ehiNd.... a cloud and suddenly it felt cold. Iwas squashed ‘two large ladies in the lift. You have so many flowers .. .. your garden! 1 2 3 4 : 5 My parents five RAE... us but Pd preter tif they moved even closer 6 7 8 She's stil = the office at the moment. She usually leaves at 5 pm. Chess players sit ....020Sit€. .. each other. Sit... NeXt, to. me { want to talk to you about something important. 9 She sat ..... the umbrella to protect her skin from the sun, 10 There's too much cheese .. this pizza. Bor the following sentences by writing a. preposition in each space. There is a painting .....f!Jsescues the wall My grandmother's ..... hospital at the moment. She lived «+s... ssseees Paris for four years when she was much younger. There are many beautiful shells .......46 the bottom of the sea. Turn left and you'll see our house s+: Messe. the Fight. She stood 5 ......ll...11.. the middle of the room wondering if anyone would talk to her. He's. . the office. You can call him there,