SECTION ONE: LISTENING (2.

5 pts)
Question 1: (1.0pt) Listen to an interview with Kat Sykes, a young make-up artist. Choose the
correct answer A, B or C.
1. What does Kat like about her job? 4. In Kat’s opinion, what is one of the good things
A. working with paint about her job?
B. making people look interesting A. Make-up artists often become rich.
C. creating interesting designs B. Make-up artists don’t often have to change
2. What did Kat do to practice her skills? jobs.
A. She used her family as models and C. Make-up artists can work with famous
assistants. people.
B. She did a lot of painting when she 5. Kat doesn’t mind working for no money. Why?
was a child. A. She’ll be able to get work more easily in
C. She made hairstyles for her brother future.
and sister. B. She doesn't need any money at the moment.
3. At college, Kat … C. She wants to live in London, to be near
A. did lots of experiments. friends.
B. used real art to get ideas.
C. copied drawings from other artists.
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Question 2: (1.5pt) Listen to Alexia and Jason talking about plans for their youth club. Are
the sentences (1-6) true (T) or false (F)?
1. Jason agrees with Alexia's argument about recycling.
2. Jason thinks Alexia's first idea is good.
3. Alexia thinks the Youth Club should buy the 'magazine seats'.
4. Alexia likes Jason's idea of buying batteries.
5. Jason likes Alexia's final suggestion of what to do.
6. Alexia wants to read an article in the newsletter before they go out.
SECTION TWO: USE OF ENGLISH (6.5 pts)
Question 1: (1.5pt) Choose the best answer (marked A, B, C or D) to finish each of the
following sentences. Write your answers in the box numbered below.
1. Although our opinions on many things _______, we’re good friends.
A. differ B. oppose C. disagree D. divide
2. He spent a long time looking for a tie which _______ with his new shirt.
A. fixed B. made C. went D. wore
3. My holiday in Paris gave me a great _______ to improve my French accent.
A. occasion B. chance C. hope D. possibility
4. _______ from Michael, all the group arrived on time.
A. Except B. Other C. Besides D. Apart
5. This form _______ be handed in until the end of the week.
A. doesn’t need B. doesn’t have C. needn’t D. hasn’t got
6. By the time he has finished his week’s work, John has hardly _______ energy left for the
weekend.
A. any B. much C. no D. same
7. Andrew’s attempts to get into the swimming team _______ with much success.
A. has not met B. have not met C. meets D. doesn’t meet

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A. by B. after C. over D. on
9. I suppose it´s time we called it a day, ______?
A. didn´t we B. isn´t it C. don´t I D. do we
10. Joe: “My son is having an operation in hospital today.”
Raymond: “___________”
A. Calm down! B. Oh dear, you must be really worried about him.
C. Oh, that’s too bad. D. Really? How long has he worked there?
11. Ronnie: “Can I give you a hand with your science project?”
Mat: “________.”
A. Yes, please! It’s so heavy. B. Yes, I would love to help!
C. Yes, please. It’s very difficult. D. Yes, but wash your hands first.
12. It is _______ that permission to build will be refused as the site is zoned for residential use
only.
A. surely B. possibly C. probably D. likely
13. The school _______ students with the materials they need for artwork classes so you don’t
need to buy anything.
A. provides B. gives C. points D. indicates
14. Our car is quite old but in excellent __________ – it’s still very reliable.
A. situation B. position C. condition D. register
15. I was making my _______ home, when I realised I’d left my glasses at school.
A. route B. way C. path D. lane
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Question 2: (1.0pt) Read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are
correct and some have a word that should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick ( ). If the
line has a word that should not be there, pick out the word. Write your answer at the end of
each line. There are two examples at the beginning.
Music drives men round the bend too fast
0. Loud music, bad moods and friends who are expect dangerous or exciting are .
00. driving, all cause young male motorists to drive badly, a report has  .
16. warned recently. Some of 17-24-year-olds believe that they are safe __________
17. drivers but when they are quite obviously not. Consequently, road safety __________
18. campaigns have a little effect because young men do not realize that they __________
19. are actually been directed at them. The report, from the Automobile __________
20. Association Foundation for Road Safety Research found that loud, in-car __________
21. music can have affect driving abilities. Bad moods could also cause __________
22. speeding. One motorist even admitted to that he drove like a complete __________
23. madman when he was fed up. Many unsafe drivers said friends expected __________
24. them to be drive riskily, and nearly all young drivers thought the media __________
25. generally showed the cars in an over-safe and unrealistic light. __________

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Question 3: (2.0pts) Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line
to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Write your answers in the box numbered below.
For a start, I think it's nearly (0) to measure happiness! POSSIBLE
Sometimes I'm really happy because I've been (26) _______________ at SUCCESS
something and it's given me a sense of achievement. At other times
I'm happy because it's a (27) _______________ day, the sun is shining BEAUTY
and everything is (28) _______________ in my world! On the other hand PEACE
silly things can make me feel miserable - for example, if someone says
something (29) _______________ to me or if I get frustrated because I'm PLEASANT
(30) _______________ to do something. I can feel upset if I'm too ABLE
(31) _______________ to finish something, too. Some people say that PATIENT
you need to have money to lead a happy life and to a certain extent
that's true. If you're (32) _______________ or you can't afford the basics HOME
for a reasonable standard of living then of course not having money
will make you (33) _______________. But sometimes concern about HAPPY
getting more money and more material things can lead to a
(34) _______________ life. A good lesson I think is to try to learn to CONTENTED
be (35) _______________ with what we have. SATISFY
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0 impossible 31
26 32
27 33
28 34
29 35
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Question 4: (2.0pts) Read the text and choose the option A, B, C or D that best completes the
paragraph. Write your answers in the box numbered below.

Many students in the UK (36)_____ doing a gap year before going to university. Critics
question whether it is a just a long glorified holiday or if it's really (37)_____ doing. Does it
(38)_____ help students in their careers? Some educational establishments do encourage students
to take a gap year and recommend that students (39)_____ advantage of the opportunities
available. However, most of them would prefer it if the students (40)_____ some kind of
voluntary work instead of just having a holiday. There are numerous organisations which
organise these (41)_____ for students and it's a good idea to check them out online. One of the
main advantages is that it's a great way to get to know more (42)_____ different cultures and, for
many, it is also a painless way to learn another language by speaking to local people. Volunteers
who stay in local homes (43)_____ that they get the chance to experience local culture and
customs and, in particular, to try a variety of food which they wouldn't otherwise have tried.
When I was 18 years old, I had set my heart on going to work in Africa for a year, but
unfortunately my parents wouldn’t (44)_____ me go and insisted that I went to university
immediately. I'm 49 years old and still haven’t had my gap year! Maybe one day I'll get
(45)_____ to doing it.
36 A think B believe C regard D consider
37 A value B worth C afford D benefit
38 A currently B actually C absolutely D certainly
39 A get B have C take D make
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41 A travels B journeys C trips D voyages
42 A of B about C from D than
43 A talk B speak C say D tell
44 A let B allow C permit D agree
45 A over B about C around D through
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36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45

SECTION THREE: READING (6.0 pts).

Question 1: (2.0pt) Read the passage below about different parties labelled A-D and answer the
questions by circling the letter A, B, C or D. There are two examples for you.
Question Answer
Which party … Party
0 … might involve an additional payment? A B C D
00 … offers a large prize? A B C D
1 … will probably be the most amusing? A B C D
2 … suggests a maximum number of guests? A B C D
3 … seems the most active for the guests? A B C D
4 … begins with two sets of people mixing? A B C D
5 … involves people telling lies? A B C D
6 … does not involve the guests working in groups? A B C D
7 … requires guests to interview one another? A B C D
8 …requires a large indoor area? A B C D
9 … features performers who are not actors? A B C D
10 … would not work well in a restaurant? A B C D
Are you bored of the same old parties? Why not celebrate your next birthday with a murder
mystery party? We are a small company of actors who create private productions of murder mystery
stories to make your party a success.
A A formal dinner party
Have you ever played the game Cluedo? It's quite similar, but this is a real-life version. All your
guests work together in teams as detectives to solve a mystery! We take over a local restaurant for the
evening and turn it into an English "country mansion'. As soon as your guests arrive, the actors will
meet and chat to them. Then while they are having dinner, your guests will be witnesses to some scenes
which the actors perform. These scenes will give them an idea about who was involved and the events
that led up to the murder.
After dinner all the suspects are interviewed in turn by groups of four-six detectives: we
recommend no more than fifty people for this to work well. Be careful though, as some of the suspects
will be feeling guilty, so they may not tell the truth to protect themselves. Detectives should always
make careful notes of what each witness says. They should also check all details such as times and
places with other witnesses to make sure their decision is based on correct evidence. This will help them
to decide who their prime suspect is.
B Fancy dress option
This is similar to option A, but for extra fun, why not ask all your friends to dress up in suitable
costumes? They can pretend to be characters from a country house party, so someone could be Lord and
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or a cleaner? A gardener or local policeman? If you prefer, costumes can be provided from our own
selection for a small extra charge.
Guests will be given a role to play in the scenes and one of them may be the murderer! The
detectives need to work in groups and take notes on special forms. They should ask plenty of questions
and then discuss who the murder was committed by, what the reasons were and what weapon was used.
By the end of the evening, all the answer forms must be completed from each group. Once everyone has
made their choice, then the identity of the murderer will be revealed! There is a certificate for the
winning group to prove that the mystery has been solved.
C Comedy Chaos
Another very popular option is to include some comedians with the actors. The main comedian
usually turns up unexpectedly, as if by accident, and then starts to mix with the guests. He can entertain
your guests with his jokes and some magic tricks which are also part of the murder mystery story.
Visual clues and other information to help solve the mystery will be presented through some of these
magic tricks.
In the 'comedy chaos' option, we also provide two or three 'waiters' who cause chaos in the
restaurant with their hilarious slapstick routines. They will start off with routines such as plate throwing
and juggling with glasses, but may end up having a food fight! Each table of guests needs to work
together to spot all the clues hidden in the routines. This party works best in a restaurant, as the actors
need plenty of space to perform some of their routines.
D A 'treasure trail' of clues
For younger party-goers an exciting treasure hunt can be organized. These can be held in your
home or a local hall. The treasure hunt can take place within the building but it is best to have an outside
area as well, such as a garden. You will need to invite twelve or more people for the party to work well.
Before your guests arrive, we lay a trail of clues hidden in various secret places. Your guests
have to follow the clues to find important information about the murder. This can result in your guests
racing around in panic as they search for more clues! They can work on their own or in pairs. Sadly, we
can't present a cash reward to the winners, but there is an enormous box of chocolates for the best
detective.
Question 2: (2.6pts) This question has two parts:
Part 1: (1.0pt) Read the report about traffic conditions in a British town and choose suitable sub-
headings A-G below for the sections numbered 11-15 in the boxes. There are two extra sub-
headings that you do not need to use.
A. Air quality E. Recommendations
B. The growth in traffic F. Technical problems
C. The problem in brief G. Road safety
D. Financial considerations
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(16) ______ is to draw attention to the current traffic situation in our town. Public opinion
surveys show that residents are becoming increasingly concerned about a wide range of problems
associated directly and indirectly with traffic.
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(17) _____ from simple observation, that the amount of traffic on our streets is increasing
dramatically year by year. During rush hour periods, over 20,000 vehicles an hour now use the roads in
and out of the town centre. (18) _____ it takes pedestrians nearly three minutes to cross the main street
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It is also a fact that many drivers no longer observe the speed limit in operation in the town
centre. (19) _____ that nearly half male drivers and over a quarter of female drivers go considerably
faster than this. Accident figures are also increasing. In the first half of this year serious accidents have
gone up by nearly 20 per cent since the same period last year.
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(20) _____ to many residents is the pollution caused by traffic. This summer an increasing
number of people are complaining about stinging eyes and sore throats. (21) _____ that many of these
symptoms are caused by the fumes from cars and bates.
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(22) _____, the committee is making the following suggestions. Finally, the council should
provide cheap car parks on the outskirts of town and free bus services to the centre. Secondly, police
should be given increased powers to deal with drivers who exceed the speed limit in the town centre.
(23) _____, the air quality in the town should be checked carefully and regularly.
Part 2: (1.6pt) Read the report above again and fill each gap (16-23) with one of these phrases. (Only
write the letter a, b, c, … before the phrase you choose in the box numbered below)
a. After careful study e. On average
b. Doctors have confirmed f. The police report
c. It is quite clear g. The purpose of this report
d. Lastly h. What is equally worrying
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Question 3: (1.4pt) Read the text and choose the best answer A, B, C or D. Write your answers
in the box numbered below.
I remember clearly the first time I saw real artists at work because it was so completely
unexpected. At the time, we were living in Thailand and my dad took us on a surprise trip. He
didn't answer any of our questions about where we were going so we were puzzled when we
arrived at a small wooden building. We went out into the garden and took our seats at the edge of
a dusty open-air arena. The event began when the artists passed us in a special parade with the
oldest and largest leading the others past us.
As they stood in front of their easels, I was curious to see what would happen next ...
Their paintbrushes were arranged in front of them. We watched quietly as they began to work.
Our guide explained that Jo-Jo liked strong colours. Unlike some of the other artists, he didn't
mind what type of brush he used. He was filling the canvas with bright, strong lines in a mixture
of colours. A confident artist, his work is on display at an exhibition in London. This would be an
achievement for any artist, but for an elephant it's quite rare. That's right, Jo-Jo and the other
artists are all elephants who live at the Thai Elephant Art Academy.
So why did these elephants become artists? And how? It's not a normal hobby for these
massive animals! Until recently, many of these elephants worked in the forests collecting logs.
But then this work was limited so the elephants' owners couldn't afford to keep them any longer.
In order to save them from hunger, several centres were set up, but there was still a problem: the
elephants were getting bored because they love to work. Then two Russian artists had an
inspiration - they decided to teach the elephants to paint! So they set up an organisation to help
the elephants learn this new skill. Although it sounds strange, elephants are one of the few
animals that can use tools. These elephants knew how to hold a brush in their trunks because they
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soft ground. At the Academy, an assistant offers the elephant a brush already dipped in paint. If
the elephant likes the colour, it takes the brush. If the elephant doesn't like the colour or the
brush, it ignores the brush or drops it!
We were fascinated to see that each elephant has his or her own style. In the middle of the
group near Jo-Jo, an 'ele-artist' named Pratida wasn't painting, she was thinking carefully about
her picture before she started. This is quite uncommon. Finally, she made a decision and drew the
brush slowly across the canvas from left to right. Diagonal patterns appeared, made up of long
and short lines. It was amazing to watch. You can buy pictures at the Academy or through the
website and the money helps to keep the centre running. A few years ago, one of Pratida's
pictures was sold in at a charity auction at Christies in New York. The sale helped raise
thousands of dollars for the Elephant Art Academy.
Some people question whether pictures painted by elephants are 'proper' art. But what is
art? Personally, I don't care about art. I love these pictures because they're great fun and really
inspiring. I've got one on my bedroom wall and there's only one tiny problem I have with it - it's
painted on special paper made from elephant dung! But don't worry, it doesn't smell!
24. How did the writer feel about the trip at first?
A. He didn't really want to go.
B. He wasn't interested.
C. He wasn't sure what to expect.
D. He was quite excited.
25. What was Jo-Jo's attitude towards his art?
A. He wasn't fussy about what he painted.
B. He preferred bold patterns.
C. He always used the same brush.
D. He had one or two favourite colours.
26. What reasons are given for training elephants to be artists?
A. Organisation and skill.
B. No work and boredom.
C. Natural ability and interest.
D. Inspiration and hard work.
27. Which of these things will elephants often do in the wild?
A. They use a brush.
B. They draw lines with their trunks.
C. They dig in the ground.
D. They hold a stick.
28. How do elephants paint?
A. The assistants help them to paint their pictures.
B. The elephants choose their own brushes and colours.
C. The elephants only take a brush if they want it.
D. The elephants take a brush from the assistants then choose a colour.
29. Why is Pratida an unusual elephant artist?
A. Because she spends time deciding what to paint.
B. Because she doesn't paint very much.
C. Because she usually draws diagonal lines.
D. Because she doesn't like to paint quickly.
30. What is the writer's opinion of these pictures?
A. He disagrees with people who say they're not real art.
B. He doesn't like any type of art.
C. He doesn't like the one on his bedroom wall.
D. He thinks people should enjoy them for what they are.
SECTION FOUR: WRITING (5.0 pts).
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Question 1: (2.0 pts) Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence using the word given. Do not change the word given. Use between two and five words,
including the word given. 0 has been done for you as an example.
0. I started studying English four years ago. BEEN
I have been studying English for five years.
1. It was so dark in the room that I almost couldn't see anything. BARELY
It was so dark in the room that I __________________________________.
2. Learning Judo and karate is similar in terms of difficulty. MORE
Learning Judo is _______________________________ learning karate.
3. He said he would lend me some money. AGREED
He has _________________________________ me some money.
4. I was about to leave when you call me on the phone. POINT
I was ___________________________________ when you call me on the phone.
5. I think you should ask the boss for a pay rise. WERE
If __________________________________ ask the boss for a pay rise.
6. I think I need to drink less coffee and take tea instead. CUT
I think I need to ___________________________________ coffee and take tea instead.
7. I was on my way to get my son from school. UP
I was on my way ___________________________________ from school.
8. They have postponed the class until next Tuesday. OFF
The class ___________________________________ until next Tuesday.
Question 2: (3.0pts)
Write an essay (150-200 words) for the school magazine about the advantages and
disadvantages of modern technology.
Use the following notes and give reason for your point of view.
Notes: You should write about:
- communication
- education
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