Listening: You will hear an interview with someone who went on a paragliding course.

Answer the questions:

1. Why did Andrew want to try paragliding? A. He had seen other people doing it.
2. 3. 4. B. He wanted to write an article about it. C. He was bored with the sport he was doing. Why did Andrew choose to do a paragliding course in France? A. The location was safer. B. The course was cheaper C. The weather was better. What is the advantage of learning to paraglide from a sand dune? A. You can land safely in the sea B. You can land safely on the sand C. You cannot fall too far. How did Andrew spend the first morning of his course? A. He learned to lift his paraglider B. He flew to the bottom of the dune C. He watched other people paragliding. When he started flying, how did he receive instructions? A. The instructor shouted at him from the ground B. The instructor talked to him over the radio C. The instructor flew with him When you land after paragliding, it feels like A. jumping off a low wall B. falling from a horse C. falling onto a bed What, for Andrew, is the best reason to go paragliding? A. Its more interesting than gold B. It isnt as dangerous as people think C. Its a very peaceful activity.

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You will hear a conversation between two friends, Dan and Julie, talking about the time Julies father was on a television quiz show. Complete the sentences. Participating in a quiz show At first the TV producer had wanted Julies _________ to go on the quiz show. She didnt go because she was worried that she would be far _____________ to speak or answer any questions. Julies father went to the show in a ___________ When he went to the show, he forgot to take a ________________ He prepared for the show by _____________ Before the show the contestants waited in ____________________ He competed against a ________________ and a bus driver. During the show he had to answer _____________ questions. The shows presenter was very _________________ during the show. Julies father won a ________________ and a toy elephant.

Use of English

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given 1. He doesnt enjoy running as much as cycling (more) He likes cycling more than running 2. Lena enjoys reading more than any other free-time activity (most) For Lenna reading free-time activity 3. During my visit to London, I took hundreds of photos. (while) I took hundreds of photos . London 4. I didnt noticed that my passport was missing until I reached the immigration desk (lost) When I reached the immigration desk, I noticed that . 5. Ive given up using public transport to travel to work. (used) I .. by public transport, but Ive given it up 6. I asked for a second helping because the food was so delicious. (such) It was .. I asked for a second helping. You will read a short review of a restaurant in Manchester. Which answer best fits each gap? Moso Moso I (0) B Moso Moso for the first time this month, and (1) that it was easily the best Chinese restaurant Ive eaten in. The surroundings were modern, yet it (2) felt airy and cosy. The waiters were very friendly and informative, and not (3). Busy, as is often the (4) in some of the citys more popular restaurants. As I was eating with a party of eight, we (5) to sample a good range of items on the menu, and between us couldnt find a single item that wasnt satisfying and delicious. Every (6). featured wonderful combinations of flavours. All the ingredients were clearly (7) and of the highest quality, and in my opinion, the seafood was particularly (8). . We felt that we were given very good (9).. for money, because the meal came to about 10 per person which we thought was quite reasonable. All of us would highly (10).. this restaurant and, as it is located (11) . a short walk from our workplace, we will no (12). be back for may more lunches! 0. A. went 1. A. revealed 2. A. then 3. A. too 4. A. reality 5. A. achieved 6. A. plate 7. A. fresh 8. A. tasteful 9. A. price 10. A. recommend 11. A. hardly 12. A. chance Key: B. tried B. noticed B. already B. much B. case B. succeeded B. dish B. new B. tasty B. worth B. propose B. almost B. problem C. tested C. found C. even C. more C. situation C. managed C. food C. recent C. charming C. cost C. suggest C. exactly C. doubt D. proved D. knew D. still D. enough D. fact D. reached D. meal D. best D. special D. value D. advise D. just D. likelihood

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1. aunt 2. too nervous 3. hired car 4. tie 5. watching quiz shows 6. the green room 7. university teacher 8. general knowledge 9. charming/friendly 10. (big)television/TV Use of English 1. C 2. D 3. A 4. B 5. C 6. B 7. A 8. B 9. D 10. A 11. D 12. C