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Time allowed: 100 minutes

PAPER 1: READING AND WRITING (1 hour 10 minutes)
PART 1

QUESTION 1 – 5

Which notice (A – H) says this (1 – 5)?

For question 1 – 5, mark the correct letter A – H on your answer sheet.

Example:

0. It is not safe to jump in here. Answer:

DANGER
A DO NOT trespass on the
train track
1. Visit this shop before the new term
starts.
B Buy your back to school gear
here
2. It is not safe here so keep away.
DANGER
C
SHALLOW WATER STRICTLY NO
3. You must have somebody with you. DIVING

FREE
D Dictionary with every course book

4. You need to control a pet. All children MUST be accompanled

E by an adult
5. You are asked politely not to do
something.
Please keep off the grass
F

G Dogs must be kept on a lead

H TICKETS MUST BE SHOWN UPON

ENTRANCE
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PART 2

QUESTION 6 – 10

Read the sentences about going shopping.

Choose the best word (A, B, or C) for each space.
For questions 6 – 10, mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

Example:

0. Susan ........... to go shopping last Saturday morning.

A. Liked B. wanted C. thought

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6. Her friend Carol ............................... she‘d like to go too.
A. said B. told C. asked

7. At the shopping centre they went up in the ........... to the shops on the
second floor.

A. street B. stairs C. lift

8. Susan tried on some shoes but they were the........... colour.

A. bad B. wrong C. dark

9. They stopped in a cafe for a drink and a ........... of cake.

A. part B. little C. piece

10. The cafe was ........... but they didn’t have to wait a long time.
A. fast B. busy C. late

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PART 3

QUESTIONS 11 – 15

Complete the five conversations.

For questions 11 – 15, mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Example:

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 QUESTIONS 16 – 20

Complete the conversation between two friends. What does Helen say to Amy?
For questions 16 – 20, mark the correct letter A – H on your answer sheet.

Example:
Amy: Helen, you went to university, didn’t you?
Can I ask you something?

Helen: 0. …………… Answer:

Amy: I can’t decide what subject to study at A I don’t like history much.
university?
Helen: 16 .................................................. B What about your parents?

Amy: I always do well in chemistry exams. C Of course you can. What’s the
problem?

Helen: 17 ................................................ D Well, that’s an interesting and

useful science subject.

Amy: I don’t agree. I don’t like it. What I E Where will you study?
really enjoy studying is history.
Helen: 18................................................ F I agree, money is quite important
but I think your teachers are right.

Amy: Yes. They all say I should choose the G Have you talked to your teachers
subject I enjoy the most. about it?

Helen: 19................................................ H Which subject are you best at?

Amy: Well, Dad wants me to do business
studies so I can earn a lot like you!

Helen: 20...............................................

Amy: So I should choose history then!

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PART 4

QUESTIONS 21 – 27

Read the article about energy.

Are sentences 21 – 27 ‘Right’ (A) ‘Wrong’ (B)?
If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose
‘Doesn’t say’ (C).
For questions 21 – 27, mark A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

Example:

0. Lights and computers use energy.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say Answer:

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21. Coal and oil are the best sources of energy.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

22. We can use the sun’s energy for electricity.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

23. We can use water power from lakes.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

24. A windy hill would be a good place to get energy.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

25. Using sun, water and wind for energy, pollutes the environment.
A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

26. Sometimes bats fly into wind machines.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

27. It’s important to think about the environment when planning where
to get energy.

A. Right B. Wrong C. Doesn’t say

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PART 5

QUESTIONS 28 – 35

Read the article about bears.

Choose the best word (A, B, or C) for each space.
For questions 28 – 35, mark A, B, or C your answer sheet.

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PART 6

QUESTIONS 36 – 40

Read the descriptions of some places in a town.

What is the word for each one?
The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the
word.
For questions 36 – 40, write the words on your answer sheet.

Example:

O. You can sit in this. A _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Answer:

36 You can see your favorite programmes T_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

on this.

37 It will help you to read in the dark. L _ _ _

38 You can close these when it gets dark. C_ _ _ _ _ _

39 You can sit together on this. S_ _ _

40 You can keep books here. B _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _

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PART 7

QUESTIONS 41 – 50

Complete this letter.

Write ONE word for each space.

For each questions 41 – 50, write the words on your answer sheet.
Example:
0 in

(43)............. go to the beach

t.omorrow.

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PART 8

QUESTIONS 51 – 55

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PART 9

QUESTION 56

Read this note from your friend, Ally.

Sorry I couldn’t come to your birthday party.

What did you do at the party? Who was there?
What presents did you get?

Ally

Write a note to Ally and answer her questions.

Write 25 – 35 words.

Write the note on your answer sheet.

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PAPER 2
LISTENING
Time: approximately 30 minutes (including 8 minutes’ transfer time)

PART 1

Questions 1 – 5

You will hear five short

conversations. You will hear each

conversation twice.

There is one question for each conversation.

For each question choose the right answer (A, B or C)

Example: How many people were at the meeting?

3 13 30
A B C

1. How much is the car?

A B C

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2. What’s Elena going to take to the party?

A B C
3. Where will Susan buy her eggs?

A B C
4. What time does the film begin?

A B C
5. How will the man travel to London?

A B C
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PART 2

Questions 6 – 10

Listen to Sarah talking to a friend about her holiday photographs.

What place is each person in?

For questions 6 – 10, write a letter A – H next to each time

You will hear the conversation twice.

0. Sarah’s mother E

People Places
6. Caroline A. castle
7. Jack B. cathedral
8. Sarah C. hotel
9. Peter D. market
10. Sarah’s father E. mountains
F. museum
G. restaurant
H. sea

PART 3

Questions 11 – 15

Listen to Philip talking to a friend about his photography course. For each question, choose the

right answer (A, B or C).

You will hear the conversation twice.

Example:

0. Where does Philip do the photography classes?

A. Park College
B. City College
C. South College

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 11. What time do the photography classes begin?
A. 5.15 p.m
B. 6.00 p.m
C. 6.45 p.m

12. How much does Philip pay for the photography course?
A. £55
B. £75
C. £95

13. Philip’s happy with the course because he’s

A. learning about famous photographers.
B. using a new camera.
C. getting better at photography.

14. Philip thinks it’s easy to take photographs of

A. trees
B. animals
C. children.

15. After the course, Philip will

A. buy a new camera
B. get a job in photography.
C. make photography his hobby.

PART 4

Questions 16 – 20

You will hear a woman talking to a shop assistant about buying a video film for her daughter.

Listen and complete each question 16 – 20.

You will hear the conversation twice.

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 VIDEO

Actor in film: Brad Smith

Name of film: (16) Blue……………………………………

For people: (17) ………………………… years old or more.

Cost: (18) £ ……………………………………

Video shop in: (19) …………………………………… Street

Opposite: (20) …………………………………… .

PART 5

Questions 21 – 25

You will hear some information about a zoo.

Listen and complete questions 21 -25.

You will hear the conversation twice.

Park Zoo

Monday - Saturday, open from: 9 a.m

to (21)………………………………………….
Name of nearest station: (22)…………………………………….Station
Elephant House closed on: (23) ………………………………May
Shop sells books, postcards and: (24) …………………………………………..
Cost of family ticket: (25) £………………………………………….

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