GROUP A

LISTENING

You will hear a girl called Alice talking to her friend George about a boy from their school who
has just joined the national swimming team. Listen and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).

1 George has already heard the news about Luke Granger when Alice tells him. ____

2 Alice thinks that Luke will quickly become famous. ____

3 Alice is surprised that Luke is so skilled at swimming. ____

4 Alice wants to watch Luke on TV. ____

5 George thinks the training will be difficult for Luke. ____

6 George thinks Luke will dislike travelling to other countries. ____

7 George thinks that their coach will choose him for the school swimming team. ____

READING

Read the three texts below about three teenagers who are volunteering to help out at
sporting events. Choose the correct answers to the questions – A, B or C

Which volunteer …

1 got chosen because they know about the sport? ____

2 has something in common with the children taking part? ____

3 wants the chance to do some sport after the event? ____

4 has volunteered at something like this before? ____

5 wants to record the event to show other people? ____

6 is expecting cold weather on the day? ____

GROUP B

You will hear a girl called Alice talking to her friend George about a boy from their school who
has just joined the national swimming team and mark the sentences T (true) or F (false).

1 Luke Granger is a friend of George’s at school. _____

2 George would like to have the same opportunity as Luke. _____

3 George believes that Luke is the best swimmer in their school. _____

4 George thinks Luke will still be able to attend school. _____

5 Alice wonders whether Luke will get a lot of money from being in the swimming team. _____
6 Alice thinks Luke will miss his family if he has to travel abroad. _____

7 Alice thinks if she practises more, she’ll get into the school team. _____

READING

Read the three texts below about three teenagers who are volunteering to help out at sporting
events. Choose the correct answers to the questions – A, B or C.

Which volunteer …

1 is going to receive some payment for helping at the event? ____

2 got involved through someone at school? ____

3 has some experience of helping at the event? ____

4 can’t afford to see the event if they don’t help out? ____

5 will have to be at the event for more than one day? ____

6 thinks they know what the weather will be like for the event? ____
A David

The sports teacher in my class asked if anyone wanted to help out at a big basketball
tournament in town this Saturday. So I’m going to help set up the seats for the spectators – and
pick up all the rubbish afterwards. I’m not looking forward to that part, but it’ll be great to
watch the match. The tickets cost £30 each, so if I don’t do this, I can’t go!

B Mia

My sports club coach asked me to help out with some races in my town so I agreed. I did it last
year, too, so I know what to do. The competition is on Saturday and Sunday on the school field,
so I won’t be at home much at the weekend. I just hope it won’t rain! I’ll need to tidy up after
the races, too – but my coach says I’ll meet some famous runners, so that’s really why I’m
going!

C Freddie

My dad’s asked me to help him with a 5 km walk around our town. He helps every year. So I’m
going to set up some drinks stands and give out water to people on the way. It’s all free! And
we’re expecting it’ll be a hot day! I’ll have to give up my usual Saturday with my friends in
town, but never mind – Dad says he’s going to give me some money to spend next weekend!
A Henry

Our swimming teacher at the sports centre asked if anyone wanted to go and help out at a big
swimming tournament at the centre over the weekend. I’m going to help sell the tickets to the
spectators. And I’m hoping I’ll end up having a swim, too! Luckily it’s inside as it’s expected to
be chilly during the event – although I’ve swum in icy water before!

B Carla

I’m going to help with a volleyball match at the local primary school for 5–11 year olds – which
I also attended, so that’s why I wanted to go. I’ve helped at lots of competitions like this, so it
won’t be a new experience. It’ll be on Saturday afternoon, so I’ll miss my usual swim, sadly. I
just hope it won’t rain! I’ll tidy up after the game, too.

C Leo

My sports teacher wants me to help her with a climbing competition in the hills near our town.
I go climbing a lot, so she probably thought I was the right person! I prefer watching TV at
home on Sundays, though, especially if it’s hot, as we think it will be that day. But I’ll take lots
of photos for my friends to see! I hope my team wins!