Cpe 3 SS
Cpe 3 SS
Cpe 3 SS
Student’s Book
the examination and, taken together, offer thorough practice in the tasks
contained in each of the four papers.
Features of Key:
• Complete answers and suggested answers to all sections including
Speaking Paper 4
• Model answers to all Paper 2 writing questions
Components:
• Student’s Book
• Key
• Class CDs
Express Publishing
ISBN 978-1-4715-0767-0
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Contents
Introduction .......................................................................................................................................... 4
CPE TEST
PRACTICE TEST 11 Paper 1 - Reading & Use of English ....................................................................... 6
Paper 2 - Writing ................................................................................................... 18
Paper 3 - Listening ................................................................................................ 20
Paper 4 - Speaking ............................................................................................... 25
PRACTICE TEST 2
Paper 1 - Reading & Use of English ..................................................................... 26
Paper 2 - Writing ................................................................................................... 38
Paper 3 - Listening ................................................................................................ 40
Paper 4 - Speaking ............................................................................................... 45
Introduction
CPE Practice Tests 3 contains six complete tests About CPE
designed to help students to prepare for the University
CPE is at the fifth level in the UCLES five-level series
of Cambridge Local Examinations Syndicate (UCLES)
of examinations and is designed to offer an advanced
Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
qualification, suitable for those who want to use
examination. The tests offer comprehensive practice in
English for professional or academic study purposes.
all four papers of the examination and reflect the
At this level, the learner is approaching the linguistic
revised exam which will be introduced from March
competence of an educated native speaker and is able
2013, thus providing students with the tools to develop
to use the language in a wide range of culturally
the skills required to succeed in this examination and
appropriate ways. CPE is recognised by the majority
obtain the CPE qualification.
of British universities for English language entrance
CPE Practice Tests 3 includes a wide range of requirements. It is also widely recognised throughout
stimulating, authentic texts in examination format, the world by universities, institutes of higher
listening texts with authenticated recordings and a education, professional bodies as well as in commerce
variety of accents, and full-colour visual material for and industry as an indication of a very high level of
the Speaking Test. competence in English.
The Student’s Book provides a detailed overview of
the CPE examination, with a description of all the Cambridge Level Five
sections of each paper. It also provides exam Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE)
guidance sections and guidelines on assessing and
marking each paper. Cambridge Level Four
Certificate in Advanced English (CAE)
The Key contains answers to all the exercises in the
Student’s Book, model written answers for Paper 2 – Cambridge Level Three
Writing, tapescripts of the recorded material for the First Certificate in English (FCE)
Listening paper, and guidelines for the Speaking Cambridge Level Two
Test. Preliminary English Test (PET)
Cambridge Level One
Key English Test (KET)
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Paper 1 – Reading & Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 1
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. Mark your
answers on the separate answer sheet.
0 A B C D
Sharing a Room
B thought to what could go wrong
Before starting university, I hadn’t given more than a (0) ......................
my roommate-to-be would be rather
sharing a room with another student. I had simply assumed that
of weeks, I was (1) ......................
like me - at university to have fun but mainly to learn. Within a couple
ity to do a great deal of the former
aware that my fun-loving Scottish roommate, Thomas, was at univers
but very little of the (2) ...................... .
ted from the day’s activities. But the
Every evening, I would be tucked up in bed by midnight, exhaus
First, a constant stream of people
midnight (3) ...................... was precisely when Thomas’ night began.
sus had been reached on how the
would start traipsing in and out of our room until a general consen
night would ensue; phone calls would
night would best be (4) ...................... . Next, preparations for the
by 1:30am. But by 6:30am, he and two
be made, outfits chosen. If I was lucky, Thomas would be gone
night’s activities. At which point, the
or three of his mates would be back, keen to (5) ...................... the
(6) ...................... dangerously thin.
smile I always endeavoured to plaster firmly on my face would be
throughout university. Although I do
Despite all this, Thomas and I remained (7) ...................... friends
by the fact that we both found new
confess that our friendship was (8) ...................... rather a lot
roommates before the first month was out!
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Part 2
For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in
each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the
separate answer sheet.
Example: 0 O N E
It (13) ................. without saying that thrift motivates informed fake Rolex purchases.
Most people simply don’t have the money to purchase the genuine article. But what
about those who are unwittingly duped into buying a fake Rolex? How can they avoid
being scammed?
There is only one way to tell a high-quality Rolex knock-off (14) ................. the real deal
and that is to get an expert to open up the watch. At this point, most experts, most of
the time, can spot a fake by looking at the watch’s movement. But not always.
Sometimes, even experts can have a hard time telling fake and genuine Rolexes
(15) ................. . Thus, there really is only one fail-safe way for would-be Rolex owners
to avoid being inadvertently caught (16) ................. : purchase their watch from a
reputable Rolex dealer.
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Part 3
For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines 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
CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example: 0 A D D I T I O N A L
The Luxembourg-based court stated that “the purpose of (17) ........................... to TITLE
paid annual leave is to enable the worker to rest and enjoy a period of
(18) ...................................... and leisure. The purpose of sick leave is different. RELAX
has caused him to be unfit for work.” It concluded that it would be arbitrary and
(20) .................................. to the purpose of paid annual leave to deny workers CONTRADICT
Business groups in the UK warn that applying the courts’ rules will be
(21) ...................................... to the wider UK economy and say that the rulings DETRIMENT
(22) ................................ the need for Britain’s ministers to resist the court. But, LINE
unfortunately, while the UK has an opt-out on parts of the (23) .......................... DIRECT
that the ruling relates to, it has no exemption on sick pay and holiday.
The UK government estimates that adopting the rules will cost British
employers more than í100 million annually. The UK’s Business Secretary
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Part 4
For questions 25-30, 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. You must use between three and eight words, including the word
given. Here is an example (0).
Example:
0 Since John has now retired, you will both be able to travel.
means
25 I think you will find that a visit to the British Museum will be helpful.
while
taken
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same
28 There’s no need for me to tell you how important this deal is for the company.
saying
29 Her lack of qualifications didn’t deter her from applying for the job.
put
cut
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Underline or highlight
Part 5 T i p! parts of the text where
you expect to find
answers to each question.
Write the question number in
You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 31-36,
the margin if it helps you.
choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according
to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
Behind the wheel of her new 2-litre Hyundai Coupé, stood on top of a drinks cabinet: studies of her father the
Emma Boylan made her exit from the congested traffic family man, posing with her and her mother at various
lanes of Dublin’s quays and headed for the town of events throughout their lives; her father the business
Navan. Tourist promotions for the town used the tag line man, happily smiling in the company of well-known
‘Only an Hour from Dublin’. Emma was hoping to better movers and shakers from the world of finance and
that. Leaving Phoenix Park via the Ashtown Gate, she politics. Emma suspected that the display was more for
allowed the car to reach 60mph. It was her first day to try the benefit of visitors than for the man sitting behind the
out the car outside the city and she was looking forward desk. It never ceased to amuse her to note how
to putting the silver machine through its paces. Trading accurately her father’s office reflected his personality.
in her old Volvo 360 GLT after many years of faithful She could not envisage working in such an environment,
service, she’d been seduced by the Hyundai’s lines and not that she would ever share such thoughts with her
curves, its leather upholstery and chrome dash. Sitting in father.
the car in the showroom, she’d felt comfortable, at ease Arthur Boylan finished his phone call, leaned forward
with its interior. Vinny, who had insisted on inspecting the in his swivel chair and smiled broadly. ‘Emma, dear girl,
car with her – believing himself to be something of an what brings you down from the big smoke?’
expert on the subject – expressed qualms. Was it not a ‘Had a little time on my hands… thought I’d drop by.’
bit too powerful for a woman driver, he offered. ‘Emma,’ he said, arching his head back, peering at her
That clinched it. She bought the car. down the length of his finely sculptured aquiline nose,
And now, on its first proper road test, it had come ‘you’re talking to your father now, remember? I know you
through with flying colours. According to the clock on the never do anything without a reason. So, why are you
dash, the journey had taken fifty-four minutes exactly. here? What do you want?’
Not bad. ‘Ah, Dad, you’re being rotten.’
It was rare enough for Emma Boylan to visit the Her father got up from his chair, walked to a window
Victorian building that housed her father’s law practice. facing Trimgate Street and stood there for a moment, his
Her father did not encourage the habit, nor was it back to her. ‘Huh, another coach-load of tourists taking
something she particularly enjoyed herself. But today she pictures of our church,’ he said, gesturing with his index
had decided to call on him unannounced. Even though finger at St Mary’s Church across the street. ‘They’ve
he was busy talking on the telephone, he waved to her discovered that Pierce Brosnan was an altar boy there
good-naturedly as she was shown into his office. when he was growing up here in the town. Strange to
She sat in an uncomfortable armchair and waited for think of a Navan man playing James Bond, don’t you
him to finish the call. Little had changed in her father’s think?’ Emma remained silent. He turned to face her,
place of work over the years: flock wallpaper from adjusted the handkerchief sprouting over the breast
skirting board to stuccoed ceiling, wine-coloured carpet pocket of his navy pinstripe suit. ‘Come on, Emma,’ he
on the floor, framed hunting scenes on the walls. Décor said, doing a passable impression of a barrister
she considered oppressive. Muted noise from the traffic admonishing a witness, ‘answer me one question: what
in the street filtered through windows that were top- are you looking for?’
heavy with elaborate pelmets. An array of photographs
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35 Emma’s father
A knew there was a purpose to her visit.
B knew she was in trouble.
C was going to defend her in court.
D impersonated people to amuse her.
36 From the extract as a whole, we can infer that the relationship between Emma and her father was
A cold and hostile.
B friendly but distant.
C warm and loving.
D extremely antagonistic.
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Part 6
You are going to read a newspaper article about creating computer games. Seven paragraphs have been removed
from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-H the one which fits each gap (37-43). There is one extra
paragraph which you do not need to use. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
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A Perhaps inevitably, the development side in E "Quite often you will have to play the game for
particular has become much more professional in many months. You have to be dedicated and
the way it operates, with a far greater emphasis on pretty systematic," says Mr Murphy. Codemasters
academic excellence when it comes to hiring says there may be as many as 30 people testing
staff. "The people being employed now are highly the same game for the final three months. “A
educated and highly qualified. The biggest studios tester might be paid around £18,000 compared
will only recruit people of high academic with an experienced producer, who can earn
excellence," says Mr Bennett. £40,000-plus”, says Mr Murphy.
B Now 29, she studied fine art at Plymouth F To stand a chance of serious long-term success in
University and later spent time doing oil painting this cut-throat market, games consoles need
commissions but she was not content. "Working great games, and lots of them. It's on sales of
as a fine artist is fairly isolated. This offered a games at up to £45 a throw that the real profits are
chance to learn new technologies and to be made. ‘Club Football’ and ‘LMA Manager’ are two
working in a team." Once she arrived, she was such titles. "We've been going out to the clubs
hooked, though she had to learn some new skills. and photographing the players. I've been to a
couple of the shoots," smiles Rachel.
C Based near Leamington Spa, Codemasters
employs more than 400 people, and the average G But the past few years have brought big changes
age of the staff is just 23-24. It has, among others, to the way companies work. The cottage industry
people with physics degrees who measure things days, when a teenage techie could create a game
like the speed, momentum and crash impact in in his bedroom that went on to become a
racing games, computer science graduates who blockbuster, are long gone.
are responsible for testing the games to check for
bugs, people with law degrees involved with H SCi is one of the UK's longest-established games
celebrity contracts and licences, and automotive publishers, whose recent hits include ‘The Italian
engineering graduates who design the structure of Job’, based on the Michael Caine heist movie. Mr
virtual racing cars. Murphy adds that it helps to have some
experience under your belt. "There are a lot of
D For wannabe graphics artists, some degree of things people can do to get experience; for
technological understanding is clearly an example, becoming a tester for a while. We have
advantage. If you’re not up on the latest software, had students on their gap year in to help on our
however, don't be put off. There’s still space for website." Most people will have degrees but a lot
people with traditional artistic talent and creativity. comes down to the individual and their
You can pick up the tech side as you go. enthusiasm for games.
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Part 7
You are going to read some extracts from a magazine article on cosmetic surgery. For questions 44-53, choose
from the sections (A-E). The sections may be chosen more than once.
the idea that cosmetic surgery feeds our desire to cheat time 45 ..........
the fact that cosmetic surgery eagerly embraces the practice of self-diagnosis 47 ..........
the view that cosmetics surgery’s greatest breakthrough came from outside the field 49 ..........
the idea that ‘bought’ beauty is no less valid than natural beauty 50 ..........
the notion that cosmetic surgery benefits the few at the cost of the many 51 ..........
people’s growing intolerance of the fact that beauty is an unequalising force in society 53 ..........
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Paper 2 – Writing (1 hour 30 minutes)
Part 1
Read the two texts below.
Write an essay summarising and evaluating the key points from both texts. Use your own words throughout as
far as possible, and include your own ideas in your answers.
The desire to explore the world around us and unlock nature’s secrets is one of mankind’s most noble
impulses. More than that, throughout human history, it is precisely this desire to explore the unknown that
has been the greatest single force driving progress and invention. No limits should ever be set on our innate
instinct to explore and understand our universe because it is this instinct that is fundamental to our survival
as a species. The day we set limits on our curiosity is the day we condemn ourselves to extinction. As the
great philosopher Socrates said, ‘there is only one good – knowledge, and only one evil – ignorance’. Certain
fundamental questions of our destiny can only be answered by studying space.
It cannot be denied that space exploration may, in the future, be a goal worthy of the billions that are poured
into it. At present, however, the money spent on the endeavour should be redirected to solving the many and
varied earth-bound crises we face. Mankind’s very survival this century depends entirely on whether we can
solve the environmental, economic, population and resource catastrophes we have created for ourselves. All
our effort, energy and money should be spent on this. In addition, we must question our priorities when we
pour money into space exploration while people go hungry. Only when we have solved the problem of
poverty should we indulge our desire to explore space.
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Paper 2 – Writing
Part 2
Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 280-320 words in an appropriate
style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer sheet.
2 An English-language magazine is planning a series about community life in different countries. Readers are
invited to send in letters in which they describe what it was like to grow up in their community and if they
are happy to have grown up there. You decide to send in a letter.
3 You are doing a summer work placement at a food magazine. Your editor has asked you to write a review
of a restaurant for the magazine, saying it can be on either a restaurant that failed to live up to your
expectations or one that exceeded them. She has requested that your review specifies precisely what it is
about the restaurant that differentiates it from others of its type, and that it also discusses the attitude of the
staff.
4 A popular English language magazine is holding a competition for the best article on fashion. You decide
to submit an article. In your article you should briefly discuss the extent to which fashion trends impact the
way you dress, and assess the impact that fashion has on people’s lives in general.
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Paper 3 – Listening (approx. 40 minutes)
Part 1
You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits best according
to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.
Extract One
1 What stands out in his memory from his trips to Reigate Hill?
A getting lost without a map
B observing areas from above
C finding a map
Extract Two
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Paper 3 – Listening
Extract Three
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Part 2
You will hear a man named Nigel Godfrey talking about his job as a Police Community Support Officer. For
questions 7-15, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Nigel’s job might have a new name but his 7 is well known to
most people.
help or advice.
Nigel does not actually have the power to arrest criminals but he can deal with less serious
10 .
Many police officers dislike their jobs and compare it to working on a(n) 13 .
Part of Nigel’s job is to make the police force seem useful instead of
14 .
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Paper 3 - Listening
Part 3
You will hear a discussion between a woman and a man who are talking about their experience during an
earthquake. For questions 16-20, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Part 4
You will hear five short extracts in which different people are talking about the breakdown of a friendship.
You will hear the recording twice. While you listen, you must complete both tasks.
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PRACTICE TEST 1
Paper 4 – Speaking (approx. 16 minutes)
The speaking test involves two candidates and two examiners. One examiner, the Interlocutor, will speak to you
while the other, the Assessor, will just listen.
Part 1 (2 minutes)
You will be asked questions in turn about where you live and where you are from, your work, studies and interests,
and your views on certain things.
Part 2 (4 minutes)
You will be asked to discuss the photographs on page 129 together. There are two stages in this part.
Stage 1
Here are some pictures of children. Look at photographs 1 and 4 on page 129 and talk together for a minute about
how you think these children might be feeling and why.
Stage 2
Now look at all the pictures. Imagine you are primary school teachers and have been asked to organise two school
activities for pupils’ ‘Fun Day’ which you think they would particularly enjoy. Talk together about how children benefit
from activities like these. Then decide which two you would recommend and why.
Communications
Candidate A will be asked to look at prompt card (a) and Candidate B will then be given prompt card (b) and asked
talk about it for two minutes. to discuss it for two minutes.
There are also some ideas on the card to use, if the There are also some ideas on the card to use, if the
candidate wishes. candidate wishes.
Candidate B will then be asked a question related to the Candidate A will then be asked a question related to the
topic: topic:
• Why do you think English, in particular, is so popular • Do you think mobile phones have any bad effects on us?
today? Then the Interlocutor will invite Candidate B to join in
Then the Interlocutor will invite Candidate A to join in using the following prompt:
using the following prompt: • Do you agree?
• What do you think?
The test will then be concluded with a number of general questions about the topic:
• What impact have modern means of communication had on society?
• How has our conception of the world changed as a consequence of global communications?
• What advances in communication technology do you foresee for the future?
• Do you think that one day everybody in the world will speak the same language?
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Student’s Book
the examination and, taken together, offer thorough practice in the tasks
contained in each of the four papers.
Features of Key:
• Complete answers and suggested answers to all sections including
Speaking Paper 4
• Model answers to all Paper 2 writing questions
Components:
• Student’s Book
• Key
• Class CDs
Express Publishing
ISBN 978-1-4715-0767-0