PAPER 1

Reading' (1 hour 15 minutes)

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You are going to read an article about surfing. Choose the most suitable heading from the list A-I for each part (1-7) of the artide. There is one extra heading which Y0l! do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (O). . Mark your answers on 'the separate answer sheet. II is generally believed

The history oj surfing

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that the ancient Polynesians were Ihe first to surf and 10 introdace surfing to Ihe Hawaiian islands in the ce~tral Pacific Ocean. In facl. early records show that surfing was at itsheight in the late eighteenlh centUry

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the next century of the twentieth

the sport declined, but century its popularity became an

by the beginning

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Warnings ignored Future challenge Scientists'involvement Wetsuits on a mountain Ideal surfing conditions One man's influence Origins of surfing Scientific breakthrough Dangersof surfing

had increased established

again and it gradually

.In the seeond half of the 'twentielh century one man in . parlicular was responsible for fresh enlhusiasm in the sport. He was il Californian surfer call~d Jack O'Neill who was determined lOcreate il suit Ihat would keep people warm in the waters of northern Califomia. and at the same lime would allow complete freedom of movement.

water sport.

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Hawaii has Ihe besl surf in Ihe world but the beaches are among the most dangerous. partly because they are overcrowded. During October each year there are huge swelIs in which the waves can be almost twenty metres .high. These waves then move to Ihe soulhem hemisphere in April.

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He experimenled with various malerials without much suecess unIi!, during a piane journey in 1952.he eame aeross a substanee called neoprene. Using Ihis malerial he erealed a wetsuit made of rubber which kepI surfers warm and made surfing a year-round activity in climales which would olherwise be 100eold for part of Ihe year.

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Over Ihe years wetsuits have been used for everything from deep-sea diving to board sports which take place on land. like skaleboarding. In 1988 O'Neill's original wetsuils were used for the first ever snowboarding world cup evenl, refleeting O'Neill's belief Ihat snow is only frozen waler and snowboardil1gtakes place over frozen waves.

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Read the lext quickly for general underslanding.

Don't main worry If point

Ihere are some words which you don't understand;

paragraph.

of each

Then look at the paragraph headlngs; don't expect the words from the text to match. Re-read each paragraph and fjnd the heading which best summarises the main idea In the

If a surfer gets sucked into the centre of one of these waves and Ihen flung onlO the shore as the wave breaks. the force can be life-threatening. And if the weight of the water does nOImake Ihem unconscious, then Ihe wave can dragIhemunder waterlongenoughforthem lo drown.

paragraph.
Check your answers carefully.

Headlng A: What does 'Ignored' mean?

HeadJng D: 'Mountain' is not mentioned In the text but there is a reference to $Omethlng that takes place on a mountain. Don't be deceived by Mount Everest! HeadIng H: What Is a 'breakthrough'?

To most people, a twenty-metre high wave is Nature's wayof saying:stay away. It's the oceanieequivalent f a o lion's roar: get closer and you will be killed. But there are $Omesurfers who actually find these dangers one of the mosl allraclive features of the sport.

One surfer who reeent1y rode agianI wave oft the Pacific island of Tahiti astonished onlookers by walking away without a scratch. This same man now wants 10 surf a wave called Jaws, which crashes onto the shore of Maui, one of the Hawaiian islands. for only a few days each year. Jaws can reach a height of over twenty-five metres and is knowo to the surfing world as the Mount Everest of surfing.

You are going to read an article about a woman who runs a company called Peanuts. For Questions 8-15, choosethe correct answer A. B, C ar D.

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8 Valerie has to providea range ot tood because A B C D people are very tussy about what they eat. people are used to eating in restaurants, there is such a wide variety ot preterences. there is such a .demand tor special menus.

Mark your answerson the separate answer sheet.

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Readthe textcareCully.

Hungry pOp stars

Valerie Jones runs a .company called Peanuts whose job it is to look after pop stars and pop groups when they go on tour. She is the person who feeds the stars and she's been doing it for the past ten years.

You do not necessarily need to understand every word. The questions Collowthe order oCthe text.

9 The singers are less nervous when they are eating because .A .B C D their security men are with them. there. are no tans hang ing around. their managers fuss over them. . the bands enjoy eating together.

Underlinethe key

When the stars are playing at a festival Valerie may have to cook for up to a thousand people which includes all the crew and ihe people who work backstage. She erects a marquec - a hugc tent - and the food is served buffet style from a central serving area. She has lo cater for different tastes. sI:!th~re are normally four or more choices of menu. She also has to look after people who may be on a special diet ar same singers who don't eat dairy food before a concert. She drives an enormous Iruck fuli of kitchen equipment and hires at least three walk.in refrigerators, a dishwashing unii and portable cabins which act as storerooms and office. Ali the bands have to queue up 10 be served and everyone has lo have a meal ticket. The stars are usually more relaxed when they are eating as no one .is bothering them for autographs, although Valerie says that sametimes the security men and the slars' managers are more trouble than the stars themselves.

keep in flasks on stage with Ihem when they're singing. Years ago bands used lo drink quite a lot of alcohol, but these days they're much healthier. Mosl bands drink fresh fruit juice and prefer to eat salads. A lot of people in Ihe bands are quite young and Ihey're not used to very expensive food, sa Valerie prepares plain food unless a band sends her a 'rider'. This is a lisI of special requirements. When people are lircd. unwell or homesick Ihey like to have familiar 'comfor!' food sa she keeps a stock of people's requiremenls just in case. As a result of all this, Valerie -OJ says she has become an expert shopper and in less than an hour in a supermarket she ean spend .I000.

words in the. question, e.g. ValerJe ~as to providea ranp:eof fQ..Cl!i. Theil tryto !ind the part oCthe text which contains the answer and underline the key words there, e.g, She has to cater
Car diCCerent tastes

10 Why does Valerie have to keep a supply ot certain drinks? A B C D The bands The bands The bands The bands rely on a special recipe, prefer herbal tea to coftee. take fruit juice on stage, like to drink aleohol.

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Lookat the options and

decide which option best matches the key inCormation in the tex!. Option C 'there is such a wide variety oC preCerences' is the only option to contain the, idea oCproviding a range oCdifferent Cood Carpeople's likes and dislikes,

11 What do most bands like best to eat? A B C D rich food cheap tood junk food simple food

12 What does 'just in case' in line 43 reter to?

Questlon 9: 'less nervous' Is another way oCsaying 'more relaxed' Questlon 11: Which word in the text describes Cood that is 'simple'? Questlon 12: Do you need to reCerto somelhing earlier ar later in the text? Questlon 15: What amazes Valerie about the bands? 14

A Valerie's supplyot more expensivefood

B Valerie's list of 'riders' tram the difterent bands C Valerie's supply ot special food for various people understandingot people feelingsick D Valerie's
13 Why do you think Valerie has become A B an 'expert shopper'?

A lot of bands won't eat before acancert because they're too nervous, sa Valerie and her staff can end up working very long hours as Ihey have to be around to providewhat peoplewantat Iwoar three in the mam ing. One thing Valerie has noticed is that the more mad a band is on stage, the more normal they are when they are off it. She says she is amazed at There are certain things which she always the change in behaviour, A really wild has to keep in stock like herbal teas and, singer can tum out to be really quiet and her own partieular mixture of honey, polite off stage, lemon and ginger which singers like to

She has a lot of money to spend each week. She has learnt to find what individuals want.

C She has to buy as much as possible tor (1000. D She has to shop very quickly in a supermarket.
Why is a band likely to be hungry A B C
D

after playing?

They feel more relaxed after aconcert. They work long hours with liUle tood. They only have a snack betore aconcert. They like to wait until they eat together. the singers?

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What does Valerie think about A

They are completely craZ>Jn and aft stage. o They behave difterently on and aft stage. C They are less rude when they are aft stage. D They are normally more noisyon stage.
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You are going to read a newspaper artiele about teenagers learning the art ot discussion and argurnent. Seven sentences have been removed trom the artiele. Choose trom the There is one extra sentence which sentences A-H the one which tits each gap (16-21).

A The other roles are taken by the students who pretend to be diplomats and try
to represent the views and opinionsot B However, it gives them an opportunity different member states. to develop their skills at persuading other

you do not need to use, T~ere is an .example at the beginning (O). Mark your answers on the separate

answer sheet.

people and interacting with other students. C Who is then chosen to speak. in the tuli assembly is up to the student who is the chairperson ot that committee.

WHY. THE.UNITEQ NATIO.NS:WENT.

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the latest developments in agriculture, tor example,they are likely to tall silent.
to do with lack of confidence

D This is not 50 much to do with lack ot knowledge or opinions about these

matters.

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Teenagers can talk tor hours on the phone to their triends, but it you try to get them to talk about politics or

They tried to destroy the other representative's argument. Once they are all together they are divided into five committees. They hold an annual Model United Nations (called MUN tor short by teachers and students) based on the real United Nations General Assembly.

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It is more

or experience in putting torward elear arguments in tront of strangers.

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In order to demonstrate

the value ot good communication

skilIs, a boarding school in Bath, in the west of

England, decided to organise an interesting and exciting way ot teaching teenagers how to argue and debate in public. 1161

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Model United Nations programme,

which is a role-play exercise, was first

developed in the US where it forms part ot the curriculum

in hundreds ot schools.

In some years a tew students trom other countries such as Ita!y and Poland will al50 attend.

As many as 600 student representatives, and Northern Ireland.

ranging in age from 13 to 18, attend trom schools all over England

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The important

roles within

the UN, like the president of the general assembly, and the topies, are chosen by

the teachers, and they decide which subjects students will discuss.11SI

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Read Ihrough

the lexl earefully

so Ihal you have a general

underslanding.

MUN starts on a Friday evening and lasts until Sunday evening. Betore arriving all the students are given a country to represent and are expected to prepare tor the discussion in advance.1191

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look very earefully al whal eomes before and after eaeh gap.
Read through Ihe senlenee options and nnd one that nts in lerms oftopie and language links.

Re-readhe paragraph t againto eheek that it makes sense.

its abbreviation MUN and the would not

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Questlon 16: This is the nrst referenee to the Model United Nations,
explanation of what it does. Without make sense. this explanation

the last part of the paragraph

It is then up to the students to discuss their views with the other members of their committee to win support for their argument. before they reach a decision by voting

on a particulartopie.'120I
in tront ot an audience

Questlon 17: Find other eountries Questlon tS: The paragraph

eontinues this topie. 21: Despite look Questlon worthwhile.

that link with 'England a referenee

and Northern

Ireland'. whieh

begins with

to 'roles'

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For some ot the students

it will be the tirst time they have spoken

Ihe fatt Ihat students

may be nervous, Ihese eontrasting

Ihe experienee ideas.

is obviously

nerve-wracking.121 1 I At the same time students become more aware ot political affairs and as well as gaining in self-confidence they learn about international issues.

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You are going to read a magazine For Questions 22-35 choose

article in which four actors talk about

their profession. more than

from the actors A-D. The people (O). sheet.

may be chosen

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Read each question and !Jocterline the kev .words. . '. Sc~n,the text 'by readlng through It quickly to find the loformation. Ignore parts of the text which are not relevant to the polot you are looking for.

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once: There is an example Mark your answers

at the. beginning answer

on the separate

Vou do not need to read through the whole text first.

Which of the actors

had intended to do something else? . has 'become successful at a, young age? was strongly influenced by their upbringing? had little warning before going on stage?
comments accepted on different work without without acting techniques? hesitation?

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say a single word! Apparenlly the director was looking for sameone who could play a 16.year~0Idschoolgirl, so l suppose I'm fortunate in that l don't look my age; Tlte irony is that I used"to spend hours making up my face sa that I'd look older.l usedlo get 50 fed up with people refusing me entry lo adult films because nabody believed me when l said I was over IS:

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Whenyou find the

relevaot part of the text, read it rne-(!JJ.~.

The questions and the

text will not contalo the same words. Vou need to jook for and match meaniog. e.g. Question 22 'has become successful at a young age' - 'just 21 and already a box office

was picked

having spoken? trained?

A Jake Armstrong 'I have a terrible problem reading through scripts: admits Jake Armstrong. 'I find most of them very boring, although ance in a while a script will really appeal to me and I am immedialely atlracted to Ihe character the direclor has asked me to coosider: Jake Armstrong was always going to end up doing somelhing dramatic. His falher and mother are both aclors. and although neilher of them pushed him inlo Ihe profession. he feels his carcer palh was inevilable as he saw sa much Ihealre when he was a chiId. 'I would wail backslage uotil il was time to go home al the end of an evening performance. I met the most fanlastic people. As a child you don'l appreciale fame and I thought all Ihese eXlraordinary people were really normat. Bullherc was 50mething fascinaling about the whole business, why people dress up as differenl people and pretend to be olher personalities. Unlike my parenls, however, I am more inlerested in film wark. The Ihing about filming is Ihat you hang around for hours chatting away 10people, then suddenly you've got to tum it on. I had to leam very quickly how lOtone down for the camera, not to overaCl, whereas on stage in the thealre it's the exact opposile: B Laura Dyson 'I Ihiok I'm very lucky to have beeo nOlicedsa early in my career. When l was at drama schooll used to feel quite desperale meeting up wilh friends who had already graduated and who were out of wark. l would listen to them talking about the temparary jobs they
had, working in restaurants, supermarkets

'My parents have always been interestedin' Ihe arts and I remember being taken to the dnema anei Ihe thealre at a very early age. When I said I wanted to go to drama school Ihey were horrified. In fact, my father refused to agree but he eventually gave in because I threatened 10go off around the world on my own at 17 doing any old job just to pay my way.' Emmy Mason was delermined 10suceeed and although it .has not been an easy ride lOstardom she has finally achieved the kind of recognition thal mosl actors can only dream about. 'My big break came quite by accident. l was an understudy al Ihe Nalional Thealre for monlhs on end. It was such hard wark, learning Ihe lines and yet knowing thal you were unlikely ever lOsay Ihem in front of an audience. Don't gel me wrong, Ihough. I was glad to be eaming same mancy and at least l got to see the famous names each night. Anyway, one day the leading lady went down with Ilu and in Ihe aftemoon I was told l would be on stage Ihal evening. There wasn't time to be frightened. I had sat through all the rehearsals sa I knew the moves by heart. And Ihat was it. The critics loved my performance and I've never been out of wark since: D Luke Demain 'l guess l ended up aClingby accident. I wanled lOgo lo universily but eouldn't decide what 10study. Sa I thought I'd take a year out, do different things and give myself a breathing space before applying. But during that year I got involved with alocal theatre group and suddenly realised I was happier than I'd ever been: Luke Demain has never looked back. Unusual in this day,and age, he didn't go to drama school and has had no formaI training. Inst.ad he found himself an agent who was willing to put him forward for auditions. 'To begin with l was mostly doing advertisements for TV and film, which was fine but nOIserious acting. Then one day my agent got a cali from a film studio and the next day l was on the film set. There hadn't even been time to send me Ihe script. Looking back I don't Ihink l CYenasked what the film was about, it didn't matter. But l'm quile ehoosy naw and tum down more scripts

has not been professionally

used to worry about being unemployed?

is not interested in reading scripts? famous?

namef.

had a difficult time before becomiog refuses quite a lot of work? their appearance? support?

Questlon 29: 'out of wark' is a similar way ot sayiog 'unemployed'. Questlon 30: Find aoother way of saying 'not interested'. Questlon 32: Fiod another way of saying 'refuses'.

tried to change

had to fight for parental

thinks the acting process is quite charming

and attractive?

whatever

they could find, and going lo one audition afler the other. And they were only auditioning for really smali parts in theatre ar film and getling absolutely nowhere:

Laura DY50nis just 21 and already a box office name. She was spotled whilst on stage in London and offered a film role by one of Hollywood's leading directors. 'I! was unbelievabJe. I'd had hardly any experience and the ' than, accept!' play l was in was a walk-on role only. l didn't have to

PAPER 2

Writing

(1 hour 30 minutes)

PART

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Write an answer to one ot the Questions words in an appropriate style.

2-5 in this part

Write your answer

in 120-180

You must answer this question. 2

You want to do an activity course abroad below in a magazine during your summer holiday. You have seen things you want covering all the the advertisement and made some notes about

You have been studying the environment in your English lessons and your teacher has asked you to write on the tollowing topie tor homework: Taking care of our p/anet: the things we can all do to he/p.
Write your composition.

to know. Read the notes you have made. Then. write to the company points in your notes and adding any relevant questions of-your own.

3 AalVITY COURSES ABROAD

Some English triends are coming to stay with you tor a week. They want to know about some ot the special tourist attractions in your area, and have asked tor some suggestions tor things you think their children would especially enjoy. Write your letter. Do not write any addresses.

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aur company specialises in arranging activity courses to suit the individual. Whatever your interests, wherever you want to go, we can provide the right course at the right price. We also arrange accommodation with local tamilies or, it you preter. in smali turnished apartments. Would you like to include language lessons in addition to your activity programme? Tell us what you want would like 'to travel. and how you

An international magazine is publishing articles trom readers has had an important intluence on their lite. Write your artide.

about

a person who

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Answer one ot the tollowing two questions based on your reading ot one ot the set books.

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(a) Write a composition deseribing one ot the events which you have read. saying why you have chosen tind memorable about it

in the book it and what you

Or
Write a letter ot between 120 and 180 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any

(b) Your teacher has asked you to write a report tor your class on whether you think the book which you have read would be suitable tor a radio or television play. Write a report giving the reasons tor your

choice.

addresses.

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words and phrases: of vour own. e.g. coverin!! all the Doints in vour notes carefully and addin!!

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and underline key
anv relevant auestions

Questlon3: o Start and end the letter appropriatelyand deal withboth

tourist attractions and suggestions for things children can do. Questlon 4= o Use a neutral style: you do not know the reader.

oRead the questions carefully. Choose a question you have ideas and vocabulary for.

oRead the input material. What information does the advertisement ask tor?
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Base your answer on the input material, but try to use your own words as far as possible. Think about who you are writing to. Which style is best: more formai or less forma(? Should you end the letter with YOUISsincere/y, YOUISfaithrully ar Best wishes?
Plan your answer. Paragraph 1: express your interest In the
activity

Before you start writing, think of the main point you , willlnclude in each paragraph. o Make a few rough notes if it will help you to organise your ideas clearly.

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Underllne the key points in the question and include them in your answer.

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Introduce Explain

the person

in your first paragraph. in your life and give some

why they are influential

examples to support what you say.

Questlon 5(a):

course

and give information

Chooseone eventwhichyou knowwell,50that youcan refer

to the plot and the characters etc. Explain why you have chosen il. Use a forma' or neutral style.
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Make sure you always write in paragraphs. leave yourself enough tlme to read through what you

about your own requirements, Paragraph 2: request the extra information (based on your handwritten notes). Paragraph 3: add a question of your own relevant to the input material. When you have finished, read the input information again. Have you included everything? Check the word limit, but don't waste time counting every word.

have written in order to check yourspellingand grammar.

Questlon

o Check your grammar and spelling.

Questlon2:
Make sure you have two or three concrete suggestions

. that you can make specificreferenceto.

o Use a formai or neutral style.

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Decideon radioor television.

your ideas. You can use subheadings
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Organise

if you wish for

a report.

Choose twa or three examples of scenes/events

etc. from the

book and exp'ain howthese would make good radioor television.

PAPER 3

Use of English (1 hour 15 minutes)

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For Questions 16-30. read the text belowand

Write your answers on the separate

think of the word whieh best fits eaeh

spaee. Use only one word in eaeh space. There is an example at the beginning (O). answer sheet.

ForQuestions1-15. read the text belowand decide whiehanswer A. B. C or D best fits each spaee.There isan example at the beginning (O). .

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. o .Readthe text for general understanding. o A, B,C and Dare all . plausible at first sight, but onlyone fits the . gap. o The word must fit in the
context of the text as a

Mark your answerson the separate answer sheet.

Example:

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ARTJSTDEVELOPMENT MANAGER
Patti Wilkins is(O) <?.t:1 \..Artist DevelopmentManager.Shespecialises pop in musie and is (16) for managing the production (17) a pop singer'snew single or album and (18) that it involves. She is the personwho selectsthe songsfor the album. the photographs for publicity purposes.who shootsthe video and ehoosesthe ciothes the singer (19) ..................... for that video. In (20) typical day she will meet the peopledesigningthe artwork for the album. the singer'smanager.journalists and marketingmanagers.

whole.
o Check the words before and after the gap. Some words can only be used with certain prepositions, some words will be part of fixed expresslons. oRead through the text and check that your ans wers make sense.

0RESUND BRIDGE
Imagine riving along a bridge that is so long that you can't even(O) the other end. d The0resundBridge. neof the (1) o bridges the world.(2) sofaraheadinto the in (3) thatyoucan'teventell wherethe blueof thewater(4) the blueof the sky.
the The 0resund Bridgeis an amazing example of modern engineering design that (5) Scandinavian countriesof Denmarkand Sweden. It is 8 kilometreslongand was (6) in the two countries. July2000. It crossesthe FlinteChannel. the chilly waterway(7)

Questlon 1: Which word

can only apply to the length of something like a bridge? Q/JestIon 8: Which phrasal verb means 'to become'?

At one stage the bridgeturns (8) a tunnel under the sea. Thistunnel is alsoa (9) ..... breaker in its own rightas it is the longest road and railtunnel in the world. The engineers to support part of the bridge built an artificial island nearthe Danishcoast that (10)
(11) as well as being the point at which the road disappears (12) before eoming

the week she willhaveto listento the hundredsof tapes that are to the recordcompanyby singers and bands hoping to :... famous one day.She needs to understand (24) makes a good pop band and at the same time has to be (25) to spot star potential.In(26) of workinglong hours she feels it is (27) it when a song finally gets into the pop charts.
She learnt about the pop industryby(28) work experienceand editing pop magazines(29) well as taking a businesscourse. Inthat wayshe " out howto goaboutmarketing andselling inthe highly competitive (30) musie industry.

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out in Copenhagen.the capitalof Denmark.

The bridge, which was built (13) by the two countries. is expected to bring huge advantages.It will(14) time comparedto traditionalferryconnections,as well as being to the economyof both eountries. of (15) 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A longest A travels A A A A A A A A A A space comes links done splitting down performance helps scheme down B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B furthest leans distance meets contacts ended cutting into world aids plan underground doubly spare benefit C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C deepest stretches horl:zon lines holds brought breaking out record attempts structure below similarly spend quality D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D hardest pulls range starts relates completed separating back account tries form underneath jointly spread comfort

Q/JestIonU: Which
word can stand alone without another phrase to complete the sense?

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oRead the text for general understanding. o The word must make sense in the text as a whole.
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Decide whieh word each gap needs. e.g. preposition, relative pronoun, conjunction, verb,

adjective, etc.
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Look out for fixed expressions,

dependent prepositions

after certain verbs and linking words

and phrases. oRead through the text and check it makes sense. Q/JestIon20: Whattype of word goes here?Whichtwo words are possible in the context?Which
one makes more sense if we are talking generally?

A commonly A save A good

Q/JestIon4:Whattype of word goes here?Whatother word can replace a noun? 2 Q/JestIon0: Lookat the preposition after the gap. Whatverb can you put with this preposition 3
to mea 'discovered'? n

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For Questions31-40. complete the second sentenceso that it has a similar meaning to.the !irst sentence.using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words. ineluding the word given. Here is an example(~).

For Questions41-55. readthe text belowand 'ook carefully at each line. some of the lines are correct, and same have a word which should not be there.
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Example: O The bag is not big enough for all my luggage.

for all my luggage.

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Lookat the keyword. Whattypeof wordis it? Whatusuallyfollowsit, e.g.anintinitive,a gerund,a pronoun? '. Write. ouranswer n .' y o the questlonpaperand

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The bag The gap can be filled by the word!; 'is too smali' so you write:

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Read the text for general understanding.

If a line is correct, put a tick (V) by the number on the separate answer sheet. lf a line has aword which should not bethere, write the word on the separate answer sheet. Thereare examp'esat the beginning (Oand 00). O I Example: V

Expect etweenfour b
and six lines to be

correcl. Look thewhole at

00 I

up

read bothsentences "

again.

Makesureyouhaven't addedanyextra information missed ar out anyof theoriginal information. Writeontythe missing wordsonthe answer sheel.

Write only the missing words on the separateanswer sheet.

31 I had no idea about Rona'sengagemenl. unaware I 32 I haven't seena good film for months. since
It's

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a good film.

sentence;'not just at th.e num be red lines. Underlirie the words you think are wrong and read the sentence (not the line) without il. Does it sound right?

Red Nose Day

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Incorrect wordscan line.

once in a

Every March in Britain there is a specialday calledRedNose

Day during which the charity,Comic Relief, expectsto raise up millionsof pounds. One third of all money collected together

e.ngagemenl.

only occur

Check yourspelling. Contracted wordscount as twowords,e.g. don't - do not.

Une 48: 15it a preposition or a participie which isn't needed 'here? Une 50: Where do the 'famous personalities' appear?
Une 55: Look at the tense used throughout this fairly long sentence. Where is the mistake?

goes to UK projectsto help disadvantagedgroups of people suchas like!.~edisabledor refugees.The rest of the money
goesto Africa, where because twenty of the world's poorest countries are situated. In these countries the money is used

Questlon Which 35: prepositionfollows 'prevented'? Questlon 38: What auxiliaryverbdo you haveto havein orderto makea questionhere? Questlon 40=Activeto passive:makesureyou keepto the sameverb tense.

33 Mark did as I suggested and bought a new computer. advice Mark and bought a new computer.

34 No teacherwill tolerate bad behaviour in elass. put No teacherwill bad behaviourin elass.

to provideeleandrinking water, health care for, education and safe housing.50 how are the British public persuadedto give
moneyto Comic Relief? The BBCplays a large part by being broadcastingon hours and hours of programmes. Many famous personalitiesappear here on the variousprogrammesand ask people to giveover some money. Hundredsof schoolsare also involved and students and teachers pay to dress up for the day.

48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55

35 The heavysnow meant that no trains were running. prevented The trains the heavysnowo 36 Can I borrow your camera for my holiday, please? lend Can your camera for my holiday, p'ease?

supermarkets,shops and garages sell red plastic nosesand millions people wear these about for fun; some people even of
buy

37 Jimwas horrified to find his new car had been stolen. horror To his new car had been stolen.

extra large noses which they had fix to the front of their cars.

38 When are you hoping to go to university? want When 39 If only I spoke Russian. could I Russian. to go to university?

40 Brazilianfarmers grow much of theworld'scoffee. is Much of the world's coffee farmers in Brazil.

For Questions

56-65

, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end ot
at the

each line to torm a word that tits the space in the same line. There is an example beginning (O).

PAPER 4

Listening (approximately40 minutes)

You'lI hear people talking in eight different
situations.
For

Example:

~
Aborigines

Questions

1-8, choose

the best

exciting
answer sheet.

answer,

A. B or C.

Write your answers on the separate

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ABORIGINAL STORIES
Australian are tamous t~r their (O) ..,. ~~~i.~.ir!!l... stories.

EXCITE 5URROUND TRADITION KNOW

which are read not trom a text but trom their (56) (57) (58)

. These

storiestorm the body ot Aboriginalcultureand ,which make up their uniqueworldview.

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.

You hear a radio announcement What

.

about

a transport

problem.

Read the questlon

is the problem. to do with?

'before Ihe options and . underline Ihe key . words. '

Eachquestion is based
separale marko

A B C

the railways the roads the airports

on a different lislening texl and carries a

You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What is the topie ot his new book?

Focus oneachnewtext

The stories,whichare otten very(59)

out and walking

are told bypointing THEATRE

that

along large tracks ot land; it can be said, theretore.

as you hear it; don't 'ook back al Ihe one you have just done or look ahead to whal comes nex!.

A B C
3

insects

flowers
butterflies

the (60) ot Aboriginesare livedout as it in agiant natural LIFE storybook.It is also(61) that Aboriginallandhas a strange BELlEF PERSONAL way ot creatingitsown (62) . When they talk about a place ot (63)
(64) (65) may even talk to you.

Decide on one of the options after Ihe lirsl . lislening.

UseIhe second

Aborigines that say

and

IMPORTANT

..

listening to check thal

the land has a gi that either likes you or makes you teel disturbed

. In tact, it.you sit under a tree there is a

COM FORT POS51BLE

that it is watchingyou, listeningto you and that it

. .
.

you are correct. Ifyou are not sure,

make a sensible guess.

You hear a woman talking to her triend on the phone. What has happened? A Her meeting was cancelled. B Her meeting was boring. CHer meeting was difficult. You hear an advertisement tor a concert. What i~being offered? A tWo tickets tor the price ot one B a ticket which includes supper
C

Donot lislen for single

words, bul for Ihe general meaning.

Don'l worryaboul words Ihal you don't know. Be prepared forshorl

dialogues as well as monologues. 5

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You hear a man talking to a hotel manager. What is'he asking tor?

a special ticket tor a tamily

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.

Read Ihe lexl for general underslanding. Decide whal type of word you need for each gap (e.g. noun, adjeclive ele.). look al Ihe whole senlence, not jusI al Ihe line conlaining.lhe You should make no more Ihan ~o changes lo Ihe word. You may need lo add a preftx or suffix lo some words. Some words may be positive or negalive. Check Ihe meaning of Ihe tex!. Read Ihrough the lexl and check that your words make sense. Check your spelling very carefully. S8: Is a noun, a verb or an adjective needed here? gap.

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Questlon 2: You'lI hear Ihe speaker mention plants, "owers and butterfiies, as well as 'ali kinds of tiny creatures crawling around'. Questlon 3: What was the secrelary's message? - Questlon s: What can'l Ihe man lind?

A B C
6

a new suitcase a smalllock a spare key

Questlon

You hear an artist talking about a trip to an exhibition. What is she looking torward to? A seeing her work on display B meeting some new artists C buying an oil painting You hear a business woman talking to her assistant over the phone. What is the reason tor her cali? A B C She's lett her laptop on her desko

Questlon 64: Read this senlence very carefully. Is Ihis word going 10 express a positive or
negalive idea? Questlon 65: Is Ihis word going lo be singular or plura!?

She'slett her diarybehind.

She's lett her passport in a drawer.

You hear a man phoning through an order tor a takeaway mea!. Where does he want it delivered?

A B C

to hiscar to hisoffice to his studio

You will hear part ot a radio interview with a man who is the director ot an Environmental Centre, For Questions 9-18. complete the sentences.

You will hear tive different Questions 19-23,

people talking about the importance

ot modern inventions. For

choose trom the list A-F the reason each speaker gives tor the

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The queslions follow the order of the text.

The Environmental

Centre has been open tor

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importance ot the invention to them personally. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. .'

Before youlisten.read
which!s ",' .

the questions. Think about the kind ot information

The Centre has working displaysot sun and wind

, .

~
@]on the environment.

'missing.

School' children visit the Centre tp tarry out a

,

. The \iiords you need to write are on the tape. but not in the same order as the question sentences. It is not a

. .
.

dictation.
Write1-3 words in each

The majority ot coursestake

I I

~ .
apart trom ones in the summer.

space. If the answer is a number. you can write it in figures or words.

Don't repeat ihe words

and ideas which are already in the question sentence.

Accommodation is provided in basic

~ ~
plants is called

made ot wood.

Checkthat yourword

The Centre does not altow anyone

I I

inside.

or phrase is grammaticalty conect and makes sense.

The course on garden wildlite and ditferent

Checkyourspelling.

QuesUon 9: What kind of information would you expect to complete this sentence? QuesUon 10: Are you listening for a verb or a noun for this gap? QuesUon 14=What kind of things would the Centre not want people to do inside?

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gardening.

The most popular courseshows people how to save

~
[EJor not.
a place on a course.
/

.
.

. .

There are five different speakers talking on a similar topie. You hear alt five once. then alt five are repeated.
Read the Instructions Before you listen, carefulty. What will
the

people

be talking

about?

read the options

A to F.

Duringthe first listening, note down eachspeaker's main idea. Markthe oplion closest to this idea.
During the second

listening, check your answers. You may need to change some of them.

The cost ot a course depends on whether

people have a

B: listen out for the speaker who talks about the ways of guaranteeing contact with other people. E':Twopeople mention relaxing.but onlyoneof themspeaks about it in the contextofthe invention which is most important for them personalty.

The Centre has a

Q!]

F:Whatis another way of saying that something is always with you?

to make sure nobody is retused

You will hear a radio interview decide which ot the statements False in the boxes provided.

with a research scientisl. For each ot the Questions 24-30, are True and which are False. Write T tor True or F tor

PAPER 5
.

Speaking

(14 minutes)
(3 minutes)

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24 The 'smart pili' is a new drug.

25

It's easy tor some people to take the wrong medicine.

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labeis.

. Theexaminer
Onlerloculor) will ask you queslions in IUln. Don'l preparti a little speech aboulyourself. Lislen

The examiner (interlocutor) will ask eaeh ot you to speak brietly in turn and to give personal intormation about yourselves. You can expect a variety ot questions, sueh as:

Where do you eome trom? Have you always lived therelhere?

.

26 People don:! mind about making mistakes.

carefully

lO

Ihe

.examirier's

quesllons which will be

Can you tell us what it's like? Would you like to live..anyvvhere eise? .

27
28 29

Most people

are impressed

with the new system tor reading

People can hear personal intormation with the new system. The labeis are designed to speak aloud.
Most people are atraid ot the new teehnology.

abOUI yu; yoiJr famny;. .yur inleresls and olher Ihings lo do wilh Ihe life you lead. Answer the queslions as fully and as nalurally as you can.

(4 minutes)
You will eaeh be asked to talk tor a minute without interruption. You will eaeh be given

30

TipStrip
o o

The questions follow the brder of the text. Before you listen, underline the key wordsin the statements.

Verbs and adjectives are often

important. The ideas in the statements willbe mentioned on lape; listen carefullylo check Ihat the
slatement refIecIs whal is sa id. 24: Does Andrew say that t~e smarl pili is a new drug or is it somelhing else?

Questlon

Questlon 26: Andrew says thal people 'worry about getting things wrong'. How is this commenl reflected in the statement? Questlon 30: Andrew says thal people 'become confident'. Does this mean Ihey are afraid of somelhing?

ParU o Amlnule is quile a long lime lO talk. IIyou do not clearly undersland whal you have been asked lo do, ask the examiner to repeal Ihe lask for you. (wilhin reason you won'l lose any marks for doing thls).Don'l speak too fasl. o Ifyou don'l know a word in oneof the photographs, try lo describe it using other words lo explain what you mean. o Don't give separale descriptions of each picture. Compare and contrasl them tram the very beginning.

two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has tinished speaking you will be asked a briet question eonnected with your partner's photographs.

I Eating

out (eompare, eontrast and speeulate)

Turn to pietures l and 2 on page 151 which show people eating out in different plaees. Candidate A, eompare and eontrast these photographs and say why you think the people have ehosen to eat in these partieular places. You have a minute to do this. Candidale B, whieh ot these would you like to eat in? (compare, contrast and speeulate)

I Television

Turn to pictures l and 2 on page 152 whieh show people making a television programme. Candidate B, eompare and contrast these photographs and say how you think the people are teeling in these photographs. You have a minute to do this. Candidate A, do you enjoy watching television?

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Don'linlerruplyour

parlner's turn. Lislen carefully and Ihen respond briefly lo the queslion which Ihe examiner will put lo you al Ihe end of your partner's lurn.

(3 minutes)
You will be asked to diseuss something together without will have a page ot pictures to help you. interruption by the examiner. You

Part3

Askyourparlnerfor
his/her opinions, don'l jusI say whal you Ihink.

Youhaveto talk for3 min,

sa don'l decide ar agree
soon too

I People and travel

(discuss evaluate) and !

/
How popular people?

talk

aboul

all

Tum to the pictures on page 153 whieh show different torms ot transport. do you think these different torms ot transport are with differdnt I \

, the piclures first.

Youdon'thave to agree
with your partner.

(4 minutes)
The examiner will eneourage you to develop the topie ot your diseussion in Part 3 by asking questions sueh as: Is it important to have a cheap public transport system? Why (not)?

Part 4 The examiner may ask you queslions in turn, ar may ask general queslions for you both to answer. For example, the examiner may say 'And whal aboul you? Whal do you Ihink? Do you

Do you think people should pay more to use their own ears? Why (not)? What do you think is the satest torm ot transport? Why?

agree?'
You don'l have to agree with your partner, but try not lo inlerrupl; leI your parlner finish, Ihen say what you Ihink. Try lo give reasons for your opinions and make your answers as fuli as possible.

If you go on a long journey,what form of transport do you ehoose?Why?

PAPER 1

Reading (1 hour 15 minutes) o

You are going to read a newspaperarticle about living and working in Antarctica. Choose the most suitable heading trom the list A-J tor each'part 1-7 ot the article. There is one extra heading which you do not need to use.Therei~ an examp!eat the beginning (O). Mark your,answerson the separate answer sheet.

Dark
c
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days
w
Inevilably. smali social groups devclop within this isolated community. a group ofvideo There is usually a group of smokcrs, watchers, a group of people whQ sit and chat. As people try to maintain contact with home so the cost of phone bills increases, bul in any case there is nothing else to spend money on.

The last ship of the season has lefl; the next will nOIbe

hcreunlilDecembe~. There willbe eigbtmonthsof

isolation, cut off fram the' resl of the world on Ihe edge of the world's coldest, remQtest coniinent: Antarctica.

A B C D E F G H I

Avoiding human contact Forcedto remain The most lonely placeon earth A choice ot routine Freezingtemperatures Alternative routes looking ahead A varied community The need tor human contact

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The people who spend Ihe winter at Davis Slation in Antarctica regard the departure of Ihe lasl ship not with fear but with something like a feeling of relief. Gone are the busy days of summer, the helicopters, Ihe crowd of people. Now life starlS again.

II is quite common for Ihe sea lo freeze during April and instead of waves lapping the beach, thick plates of ice lifl and move wilh the lide. ance Ihe sea icc has been checked lo see if it is slrang enough 10walk on, one can ski over and fish through Ihe holes. Evenlually it becomes strang enough for vehicles 10drive on il 'lOd the researchers can open up a new road system to enable them 10drive around Ihe cml~tin minutes, to huts which could only be rcached after hours of walking in summcr.

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There are morc than 40 research projecIs being carried OUIin Antarclica bul many of Ihc scicntists have left by the time winter arrives. The station is home to physicislS, biologists, weather observers, mechanics, communications technicians, electricians, carpenters, plumbers, a doctor and a chef. There is also a station leader whose job it is to keep everyone happy and praductive and to look after all the paperwork. Wben most of the leam arrive each year in December, the sun ncver selS. By the beginning of the following June it will never rise, 50 people have to get used to many dark days.

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Part

asks

you to match

summary

sentences

or headings

to parls

of an article.

oRead Ihe lexl for general underslanding and don't worry if Ihere are some words which you don'l recognise; focus on underslanding Ihe main poInt of each paragraph. o Then 'ook al the paragraph headings; don't expecl the words from the lext lo malch.
o

(heck your answers carefully.

Tnps lo the huts are the only means of physically escaping from life on the station. Some Irips are for science, olhers for recreation and a way of having same personal and privale space. Some trips can be made on foot or skis, but in winter they are usually in vchiclcs.

Headlng A:.Why might people at Davis Slalion wanl lo avoid olhers occasionally? Headlng B: This lalks about being 'forced lo remain' Which paragraph lalks aboul people having no choice but lo stay where they are? Headlng E: (ould Ibis heading be redundant as Ihe whole arIicle is aboul living in freezing condilions? HeadlngH: This mentions 'a varied communily'. Which paragraph iUuslrates the variety of people?

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II docsn't malter what hours people choose to work so long as the work gelS done, so they can start and finish work at whatever times suit Ihem. The first real meal of the day, a hot breakfast. is served at LOam. hcre is a T hot lunch and a hot supper but putting on weight is a potential problem for many people. The doctor is Ihere to advise on diet and exercise and a gym is available to help people keep fit.

There are no animals as they allleave for Ihe winter, but in spring seals and seabirds and penguins arrive. Only humans stay in Antarctica for the fuli year, and although Iheir lives are comfortable they are still isolaled and impnsoned. They have good food, comfortablc buildings, lelephones, enterlainment, the internet, bul for many monlhs al a lime no chance of leaving.

You are going to read an article about one young English person's experience ot a 'gap year', a year spent overseas, in China, between leaving school and going to university. For questions 8-14, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. 'Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

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Questlon 9: Always read whal has come before as well as whal comes after
wilh this kind of question. 'Questlon Ul: Don'l be mislead by word-' spotting; atthe" beginning of the
,

What does the use ot the word 'jury' suggest about the writer's teelings in line 2? A B C D He thinks he has committed a crime.

The students already tind him boring. He cannotunderstand their behaviour. He knows Ihey want to see what he is like.

9 What doestheword 'decision' in line 16 reter to? A going to university B returning home C going abroad D contacting friends 10 Which phrasebestsums up the writer's teelings about his job? A B C D concernedand nervous tired but fulfilled enthusiasticbut worried successtul nd excited a

lext llie wrilermentions

Ihe facI thal the studenls eyed him 'nervously'.

I am led inlo a liuge, whllewashed room 10face a jury of 99.They are arranged in rows, and we look al each olher Ihrough a cloud of yellow chalk dusI. They have never mel a foreigner before andeye me nervously as I sIep forward. I am in China for a year 10 work wilh 20-year-old sludenlS learning English. II felI odd being younger than my studenls, buli never felI ,100inexperienced 10copc. II had nol been an easy choice 10lake Ihe opporlunily of doing a gap year. I was afraid of not being able lo ,eule down lo a life of sludying when I relurned and of losing louch wilh my friends. Bul once t6 Ihe decision was made, Ilooked for ,omewhere challcnging 10live'and work, with the possibilily of Iravelling around Ihe counlry allhe end of my work piacemenI. I worked al a huge, concrele inslilule in a cily wilh a million inhabitanls and I grew lO love il. The size of Ihe class which could ,omelimes include up 1099 sludenls, of very mixed abilily and enlhusiasm, lefl me feeling exhausled, bul rewarded. One of Ihe besllhings aboullhe work 29 was thalI met hundreds of people, and felt apprecialed and welcomed by Ihem people who had had practically no conlacl wilh Ihe Wesl. In China,

everyonewanlS 10beyourfriend. My besl Chinese male was Mr Chow, a 35-year-old eleclronics leacher wilh a 'on, wife, and a cheerful face like a fuli moon. I helped him with his English and he coached me al labie lennis, and laughl me how 10ride a molorbike. Besl of all, he was a greal sloryleller, and some of my beSI nighls were spenl ealing wilh him and his family. In China Ilearnllhal fun lake, on differenl forms. -13 In Ihe more remOleareas of China where lifc and land,cape have changed little in hundred, of ycars. you can really feel like a cross belween a celebrily and a crealure from oUler space. rve been on Irain journeys when kids have asked me lo sign Iheir clolhes, been on television a few limes - and jusl whal do you say when Chinese men are slroking your legs, amazed by the facllhat Ihey are so hairy? So, whal have I come away wilh? I had no choice bullO adapt, budgel, bargain and become more independenl. There's no fasler way to grow up Ihan having 10 sland inffl)nlof Ihose99 studenls,all older Ihan yourself and leli someone off for lurning up lale again lo a lessun. Mosl of allIloved the experience of living in a differenl country and Ihe challenge of Irying lo undersland il.

11 How do the 'hundreds of people' react to the writer? (Iine 29) A B C D They were suspicious of him. They were amused by him. They were sociable to him. They were puzzled by him. torms' in line 43?

12 What does the writer suggest by saying 'fun takes on different A B C D He was surprised at his enjoyment of simple things. He got more fun from learning than teaching. He missed Western forms ot entertainment. He enjoyed meeting his students outside lessons.

13 The children wanted the writer to sign their clothes becausehe was A famous. B unusual. C popular. D funny.
14 What does the writer conclude about his gap year? A B C D It enabled him to learn Chinese. He learnt haw to control a class. He learnt to cope with foreigners. It helped him become more mature.

You are going Eight paragraphs

to read a magazine

artic1e about

a man who used to work at London Zoo. trom the paragraphs

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Another task in Part 3 asks you to replace

have been removed

trom the artic1e. Choose

A-I

.the one which tits each gap 15-21.

There is one extl'"crparagraph

which you do not need

to use. There is an example at the beginning (O);'

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

paragraphs In'o an
artide.

'The lion and monkey houses were shut up at 4pm when the keepcrs went home, leaving all the heating tumed on. This resulted in the overnight temperatures being too high and, not surprisingly, a number of animals became m: According to Mr Jones, the moment you start to put cages around animals you've got a man-made artificial environment which duesn't suit animals.
.

R AT T.L I NG

THE

C A:GE

oRead through the 'ex' carefully so that you have a general underS,anding.
o

look very earefully at the whole paragraph, . berore and after each gap.

'Nobody really wanted me,' said Mr,Grabam-Jones. 'The zoo keepcrs had .
their owo ideas about nutrition,about~what the animals should eat and these idea!; had been handed down over the years rrom keeper to keeper. II took two years for me to settle in.'

When Oliver Graham-Jones first arrived at London Zoo in 1951, he came across a number o/ difficulties. The zoo had changed little since it was bui/t in 1823 and the keepers who looked a/ter the animals were used to organising things their own way. O

oRead 'hrough 'he paragraph options and flnd one 'ha' flts in 'erms or topie and language links.
o

'I didn't care if the job was temporary ror 10 years; the zoo needed me and l was determined to improve the conditions for the animals.' He felt that he was at last in charge of a proper clinic where he could give the animals the quality of care he felt 'hey deserved. The racilities includcd a rully equipped operating theatre in a clean and healthy environment. 'They don't need London Zoo they can go to the country and visit sarari parks, which are much better for animals. I'm not anti-zoo, all I'm saying is that places like this have served their purpose. Modern zoo keeping is rathcr dirferent: They only ever called in a vet - someone who specialised in treating sick
animals

G
Today Mr Graham-Jones, now in his eighties, is against animals being in cages. 'In an ideal world, there wouldn't be places like London Zoo. We would have only safari parks as these are the best places to keep animals.'

Re.read

the 'ex'

and

However, a n~w law changed all that in 1948 and only qualified vets were allowed to treat animals. The keepers, used to being in charge, disliked having a clever young boss wit h new ideas.

the paragraphs again to check 'hat 'hey make sense.

F
Paragraph C: look at 'he 'one or 'his paragraph as another due ror fltting it into the 'ex!. Paragraph D: Ano'her due: look the way in which OGJ'swords echo what has just been mentioned In the previous paragraph. Paraglaph E: The phrase 'at last' summarises the end or OGJ's battle 'o get thlngs changed.

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He made such a fuss in the first year that many of the keepers refused to speak to him. He quarrelled with almos' everybody and arter a year the zoo management decided that his job would remain on a temporary contrac!.

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.'However, to be fair to London Zoo, the management has done the best possible and opened up the animals areas as much as they can. But people nowadays have cars.' The situation is clearly dirrerent from 1948.

- when

it was absolutely

necessary.

The plan was a disaster. He ran out of money, dccided that he didn't want to continue working as a vet and that he would re-train as a doctor. To enable him to look after the zoo's 800 animals he had a fiat situated between the seals and the hippos! Although very convenient, the fiat was decidedly noisy. especially in the early moming.

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On one occasion when Mr Graham-Jones ordered that the heating in the animai houses should be switched off, the keepers went on strike.

~
Things have certainly changed. When Mr Graham-Jones
first joined the zoo he actually lived in the zoo grounds.

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Later on he moved to live off site and eventually in 1966 he left the zoo altogether and became a college leclUrer. Despite all the arguing, the young vet was responsible for some major new improvements and most importantly ror setting up the zoo's animai hospital.

You are going to read a magazine article in which laur different wamen talk about the importance A-D. ol their own personal space. For questions 22-35, choose Irom the people The people may be chosen more than ance. When more !han one answer is

required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (O). Mark your answers on the separate

answersheet.

Which of the wornen sp~nds he( day in, conversation ~ith othe/??
would like to take exercise during the day?

worries she might upset other people? builds in a special time to be alone at home? escapes outside to lind peace and quiet? 'ikes to prepare mentally for what is to come? gets annoyed if she has no time to herself? thinks other people may feel equally stressed? relies entirely on her home environment for space?

feels pressurised by too many demands at wark? relies on personal space early in the day? creates space for herself even if she is not at home? has no time to relax during her working day?

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C Beatriz

I'm a night owi and I absolutely hate getting up in the mornings. If people try and talk to me before midday, I really snap at them. Being an actress means

I always need to get away from other people at same

pOint during the day. It's not that I don't get on with others, I've loads of friends. But I wark in a really busy office in the centre of town and from the moment Ileave home each morning it's non-stop. Crowds on the buses, busy streets, office bustle, phones, e-mail, do this, do that ". By the time the endof the day comes, I'm desperate for same peace and quiet. Even if I'm going out later in the evening, I always make sure I have at least an hour to myself without anyone being able to disturb me. I arrive home, make mysell a drink and lie on the sofa. I close my eyes and relax by concentrating on each part of my body in turn, beginning with my necko Even if I'm away from home, I try to find the time just to be alone in order to unwind and recharge my batteries. If I don 't make this space for myself, I feel really tense and irritable.

that I wark late 50 it's important for myself at the beginning

that I create space

of each day. And because

I use my voice 50 much, in lact totally depend on it, I like to rest my voice and just listen to musie when I wake up. I don't even want to hear other people's voices. Same people lind this very hard to understand and get quite cross when I tell them not to contact me before noon. I tell them it's nothing personal but they stil! sound offended. I'm sure it must be the same for singers and, who knows, maybe teachers and lecturers get led up with hearing the sound of their own voice and simply long to be by themselves somewhere, in complete silence.

D Natalie.
I wark in a cali centre, which means I'm constantly on the phone. Apart from lunch and twa short breaks during the day I'm speaking to people all day long. And of course you never get to see who you're speaking to! By the end of my shift I'm exhausted, not because I'm rushing around ar I'm on my leet all day but simply because I've spent the day talking and listening. The breaks are soshart that there's no time to do anything other than get a drink and something to eat. I'd love to be able to go for a walk but there's nowhere to escape to within easy walking distance. The building where I wark is in the middle ol an industria' estate, you can't even see a single tree. Sa my fiat is luli of house plants and when I get home it's wonderful to be able to relax, surrounded by all the greenery. Ilie on the Iloor, stretch out, 'gok up at the plants and try to imagine I'm in atropical rainforest miles away!

B Lia
I share a student fiat with three others, 50 there's never a quiet moment. When I come back fram college in the evenings it's quite likely that there'lI be other people there as well and we'lI all have supper together. It's great fun but towards the end of the evening I feel really tired and 50 Ilike to disappear by myself for a while. It's hopeless to try and find any privacy in the fiat, 50 I go out for a walk. Whatever the weather, I walk through the park which is quite close. Late at night it's usually empty. There are just shadows and the rustle of animals and birds. It's very peaceful and it gives me the opportunity to reflect on the day and to think about what I have to do the next day. When I get back to the fiat Ilike to go straight to bed. Usually I fali asleep pretty quickly even if the others are still up and chatting ar listening to musie. If I don't get this time to myself, 1'11 like a be bear with a sore head the next morning and not nice to knowI

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Questlon 22:
Look for

someone expressing a wish.

Questlon 26: What word expresses the same idea as 'peace and quiet'?

Questlon 32: Look for how a list of things conveys how the person feels.

PAPER 2

. Writing

(1 hour 30 minutes)

P.A

R T. . 2,:.'

Write an answer to one ot the questions 2-5 in this part. Wrlte your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style.

You must answer this question. 2

You and your triends are organising below.
.

An international magazine is.asking'youngpeople to send in articles'which will be published in a specialedition. The title ot the article is: Theperson in the world / wou/d most like to meet and why.
Write your artide.

a class trip. You have seen the advertisement Using the notes you have made. write to

but you need more intormation.

Out of C/ass, giving necessary details and asking tor turther intormation.

Ol.ll

of Class

~et- e"'''''''f1es ~ \owoco",,,tries

You have decided to enter a short story competition. that your story must begin with the tollowingwords: Joni cIosed the door very quiet/y and waited. Write your story.

The rules otthe

conipetition

are

. range ot sportingactivities
.
si,,~le yoo.-.s? ""e",ls? i"ch"J.i,,~

. .

Let us organise your trip anywhere in the wor/d!

specialpricestor large groups

W~"'t- .,1.0~ey ~"''' \?y l",y~? -rell ~e"" ",'oo"'t- O"'Yd",ss.

This is part ot a letter you receive trom an English-speaking

pen triend. What wa6 it like?

I didn't know you were going camping with your friend6.

Do tell me all about it when you next write.

comtortable accommodation

individualntormationpacks i
5

Write your letter telling your pen tri end about your camping experience. Do not write any addresses.

Answer one ot the tollowing two questionsbasedon your reading ot one ot the set books. Either
(a) Which ot the characters in the book is your tavourite? With reterence to the book you have read, write a composition explaining why you especially like this character. (b) 'This book is a really good read.' Write a composition saying whether you agree or disagree with this statement and giving your reasons why.

Write a letter ot between 120 and 180 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any
addresses.

Or

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QuesUon :z:
Remember you are writing for young people.

Pick somebody you know somelhing aboul (pop sIar? aClor?)50 you can say why you would 50 much like to meel him/her.

QuesUon 3: Plan your story before you slart wriling. Has il gol a beginnlng, a middle and an end? . Think aboul verb sequences, e.g. Pasl simple /Pasl perfect.

.
.
.

QuesUon 5('1>: Choose acharacter whom you feel you know well trom Ihe slory so Ihal you can inelude plenlY of reasons as lo why he/she is your

. . . .

Tell him/her

who you wenl camping

wilh;

menlion a few Ihings Ihal happened whilsl you were camping and whelher or nol you enjoyed yourself.
Use an lnformal style, but slarl and end Ihe

(etter in an appropriale 'etter formal.

. Try

lo make your story as interesting thal slones don't .

as

.
.

favourile. Usea neulrallo forma'style.

possible.
Remember have greelings . ..

or headings.

QuesUon 4= Explaln lo your friend why you hadn'l

mentioned you were going camping.

QuesUon s(b): Say whelher you agree or disagree with the staIemenI. . . .Inelude examples trom Ihe book to justify your opinio n, and lo make It elear why you enjoyed/didn't enjoy reading it. Use a neutral to formai style.

PAPER 3

Use of English (1 hour 15 minutes)

For Questions 1-15, read the text belowand decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (O).

For Questions 16-30, read the text belowand think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (O). W~ite your answers on the separate Example: answer sheet.

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Q/lesUon 4=The writer does not believe people

Mark your answers on the separate

answer sheet.

go for the coffee.

Q/lesUon i: Which word can be used without needing an object? Q/lesUon 11: Which verb is invariably used with 'business'?

Example: O A hopped

B looked

C jumped

D popped

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SPORTS TOUR15M
.

COFFEE CULTURE
The other day I wanted a cup of coffee, so I (O) into the bank. I sat in a soft armchair and watched the world (1) , which, in this case, was the (2) for the services of the bank clerks. I'm joking, of course, but this could saon be common in banks in big cities. The (3) for 'real coffee' in Britain, like that for mobile phones, seems never-ending. However, the (4) is that the attraction for many British people (5) not so much in the coffee as in the 'coffee culture' that surrounds il. This is to do with big, saft sofas and the idea that if you sit on one, you too can (6) the actors in the American TV comedy Friends. In london, the first cafe opened in 1652. Men would (7) there, often at (8) times during the day, to (9) news and gossip, discuss (10) of the day and (11) ..... business. The cafes acted as offices and shops in which merchants and agents, clerks and bankers could carry out their (12) . In london today it is (13) that there are more than 2000 cafes and the number is

Hundreds of thousands of fans travel worldwide to watch (O) ~he-i.r: favourite sport - an international match, a tennis championship, a Formula One Grand Prix.

In recent years(16) has been a huge increasein sports tourism. (17) longerare people content to (18) in an armchairto watch their teams or sportingstars on television.Theywant to be (19) ..................... the action is,(20) they packtheir bags and head straightfor the airport. In (21) to the usual sportingevents,the Olympic Gamesare held (22) four years.TheOlympics mayonlylasta couple ofweeks,but (23) affect the host cityfor severalyearsbefore. Newfacilities (24) to be built,not just for the Gamesthemselves(25) ..................... also for the thousandsof internationalvisitors(26) come to stay.The effectsare also felt outside the host city(27) manyvisitorschoose to explorethe surroundingregion,and this (28) a lastingeffect on tourism in the country.Forexample,(29) the 1992 Olympic Gameswere held in Barcelona,in Spain,the cityhas (30) an extremelypopulartourist destination.

(14) . It won't be long before coffee is sold everywhere. You can already buy it in hospitals, motorway service stations, supermarkets and at tourist (15) throughout the country.

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Q/lestIon21:Theword both before and after the gap and the second part of the sentence
should help you decide what kind of word is missing. Q/lestIon 26: What type of word goes here? What word can stand in for a noun? Q/lestIon 29: What kind of word are you likely to need when referring to a date in the past?

1 A flypast 2 A queue 3 A demand 4 A sense 5 Aleans 6 A be 7 A bring 8 A regular 9 A give 10 A thoughts 11 A make 12 A trading 13 A estimated 14 A raising 15 A scenes

go by 'ine
development

suspect lies feel fetch right exchange issues perform

transactions

guessed growing points

C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C

pass on wait claim suspicion occupies join take correct offer feelings do
information

taken succeeding attractions

D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D

walkalong search supply style rests contact gather perfect establish circumstances form works told remaining matters

PART

3.

For Questions 31-40, complete the second sentence so that it has a simiJar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here i.san example (O). ' Example: O The bag is not big enough for all my luggage. smali The bag for all my luggage.

PART4

For

Questions 41-55, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the
and some have a word which should put a tick(eI) by the number (O and 00). not be there. answer separate sheet. answer If a line sheet.

lines are correct,

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.Questlon 32: What kind of word do you need to put after 'wish'?

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Une46: Which conjunctionisn't needed here? Une49: Whichword :couldbe usedIn this senten'ebut is:lrihe t '.wrongpositionhere?

If a line is correct, There are examples

on the separate

has a word which should

not be there, write the word on the

at the beginning

Questlon 35: What The gap can be filled by .the words 'is too smali' so you wnte: preposition do y()u need to make this word. intoa _ ... phrasal verti meanlng .. . o' L'i5t"OO 5mall' 'scold'? :. Questlon 40: Carefulyou will need to replace 'expensive' with another word.

.0

t/ into

Example:
00 I'

Writeonly the missing words on the separate answer sheet. TIME 31 'Oon't speak so loudly,John: said Petra. asked Petra
32 I'm sorry I can't meet you this evening.

TRAVEL

Have you ever wished you could travel back into the past
to change wanted into some moment in your life? Have you ever event in the history? Time One

so loudly.

00 41

wish I
33 It may rain later so take an umbrella.

to visit some impertant

this evening.

42 43 44

travel is a wonderful famous scientist,

idea but it is fuli of difficulties. Hawking,

is Stephen

has said that if time But

case Takean umbrella

34 David carried on working despite feeling very sleepy.

travel was possible we would be visited by time tourists. as we are since obviously not visited by such people, travel is impossible. Other scientists, and liowever,

later.

45 46

then time

even Davidcarriedon working verysleepy. 35 Mariescoldedher son for breakingthe vase. told Marie for breakingthe vase. 36 Iam not interestedin computers. interest Computers
37 We were all surprised to see "'itty at the party.

disagree

47 48 49 50 51

with him and argue that our planet, of the universe

Earth, is so far tiny a part

that time travellers have not vet visited this time

and place. Would it be pessible so to travel into the future? Scientists although future say that there this is almost there is a faint ray of hope. certainly impossible, It is believed that in the

me.

52 53 54 55

the universe

will stop or expanding

and start to grow smalIer. there is one major the

surprise To

This may allow travel into the future although problem: universe it will take on another reaches to this stage.

to the party.

few billion years before

38 The Beatlesare thought by many people to be among the world'sbest pop groups. that Manypeople
were The Beatles. 39 Is it all right for me to borrow your car?

the worfd'sbest pop groups

il Do
40 The rent for this fiat is more expensive

yourcar?
than I had expected.

as The rent for this fiat is

I had expected.

For questions 56-65. read the text below. Use the word given in eapitals at the end ot eaeh line to torm a word that fits the spaee in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (O).

PAPER 4

Listening

(approximately 40 minutes)
eight different situations.,For Questioris 1-8, ehoose the best,

Example:

You'lI hear people talkingin answer, A. B or C.

organisation
answer sheet.

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Questlon 2: Whal do you leam when Ihe woman ,says 'I'd make il and take. il wilh us when we're oul walking'?

Write your answers on the separate

VOICESFOUNDATION
Voiees Foundation is a musie edueation (O) a.~ga1ni.?,~i.Q,~ . Its tounder,

You hear part ot a radio programme about a sports personality. What has he recently aehieved? A a new sporting record B another gold medal e a tinaneial reward 2 You hear a woman asking tor a recipe. What does she want to make? A B e 3 something tor supper something tor a party something tor a pienie

ORGANI5E

PASSlON Susan Digby,believes(56) that learningto sing is the MUSie best way to introdueechildrento musie.'Playinga (57) .................. instrument is diffieult.and the (58) ot ehildrenwho begin MAJOR
usually give up, but everyone has a voiee: she says.

Questlon 6: Where did Ihese early plays lake place? Questlon8:Ustenoulror when Ihe woman says 'whal's really attractive'; Ihis will help you focus on Ihe answer.

Digby's(59)
travelling

tor the Foundationeame when she was

there believe that a ehild's

INSPIRE DEVELOP SIGNIFY MATHEMATleS eOMMUNICATE ENJOY WILL

in Hungary. 'People

(60) a (61)

benetitstrom musieedueation,and it has effecton other skilIs,like

You hear man talking aboul animals. What is he recommending? A teeding a pet a balaneed diet B e giving a pet plenty ot exereise making sure a pet is looked after

(62) and linguistie skills.Musieedueationprovidesa training whieh extendsehildren's(63) and listening powers.' Digbybelieves that if ehildrenget (64) trom
singing, when they are more likely to tearn an instrument they are older. (65) ..................

You hear part ot a radio programme about travelling abroad, Who is speaking?

A B e
5

a journalist a tour guide a travelagent

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Questlon 56: Is an adverb, a verb ar an adjeclive needed here? Questlon 58: Is !he word required more frequently used in its singular ar

You overhear a student talking about one ot her classes. What has she done? A B e missed attending a class withdrawn trom a class eomplained about a class

pluralform?

.
6

Questlon 63: Take care wilh Ihe spelling of Ihis word.

You hear a woman talking about a new book on the theatre. What is the best title tor the book? A B e Popular Street Theatre TravellingTheatre Players Open-air Plays and Playe~

You overhear two people diseussing a museum they have recentiy visited. What kind ot museum was it? A a eostume museum

e
8

a natural historymuseum
a transport museum

CTI

You hear a woman diseussing a new tashion. What does she like about it?

A theeolours
B

the designs

the materials

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PART2

You will hear part ot a radio programme Australia. For Questions 9-18, complete

in which a man talks about his childhood the sentences.

in

p'. A R'.T..

4.'.....

You will hear an interview with a woman who has 'eft her own country For Questions 24-30, choose the best answer A, B or C.

to live abroad.

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Q/lestIon 10: Are you likely to need a noun or a verb to complete this sentence? . Q/lestIon 13: Can you predict what.kind ofword might fili this gap? . Q/lestIon 14=William mentions that 'winter nights were very cold'. What might people leave on overnight? William could hear rain talling on the .

o
.

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ot hishouse.
Anothertaskin Part4 asksyou to choose the bestanswerIn multiple choicequestlons. Beforeyou listen,read throughthe.questions .. andul\derliiiekey

24

What made Karin decide to' move to ltaly? A There was nothing to stop hero B C Her friends were already there. She wanted to leam Italian.

Peopleused
William's

[
had.

~
[

to stop their windows breaking.

parents

J]J

and torches when the electricity tailed. 'were unusable because they t'ooded. to receive whatever they wanted.

In the wet season

the

[ [
tields where

~
~
[

.words.

..

. 25. Why dld Karirireturn to the UKfor two week~? A to collect her furniture B C 26 to buy a new car to sort out her affairs

People

relied on using a

William enjoyed

cycling through

~
@] are lett on overnighl.

wasgrown.

listen to find the answer a question, to thenchoosethe option . (A,Bor C)whichis the closest. Mostquestionswill be aboutpeop'e'sfeelings, ideas,attitudesand opinions.

How did Karin feel after a few weeks in Italy?

A B C
27

worried 'onely unhappy

Bandicootsare more commonlyknownas I In AliceSp~ings I the Boardingschoolin Australiamay be Peoplestay ~

tram where you live.

[
people 19-23,

during the hottest part of the day.

Q/lestIon 4=Karinsays 2 that 'therewasnoreason whyI shouldn'tstay'. Whichoptionrellectsthis feeling? Q/lestIon 6: Thinkabout 2 otherwordsor expressions these for adjectlves; ouwill not y hearthe identicalwords in the options.
thinkof othersimilar wordsthat Karinmight useto express her feelings.
Q/lestIon 28: Once again,

How did Karin find a job? A She asked her 'andlord's wife. B Her landlord offered her some work. C She wrote to a language school.

28

How did she feel about her job? A very afraid B quite helpless C very impatient When Karln tlrst took a customer's orders, A B C she smiled and spoke very softly. she couldn't understand what the person said. she managed without any prablems.

29

PART

You will hear five different restauranl. For Questions

talking about choose

what they like about their tavourite what each speaker says. Use

trom the list A-F

the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

30

How does Karin feel about her experience? A Things were quite easy. B She was very fortunate. C She took a very big risk.

PAPER 5
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Speaking

(14 minutes)
(3minutes)

. . .
.

Listen the to instructions.

The examiner
.

(interlocutor) about

will ask each of you to speak yourselves.

briefly in tum and to give such as:

PAPER 1

Reading (1 hour 15 minutes)

You are going to read an article about photographs summarises a photographer who specialises in taking which best which you do not of birds called storks. Choose each part (1-6) of-the from the list A-H the heading

persona I information What What subjects

You can expect a variety of questions,

Make sure you do what .is asked. . Oon~t e afraid'lo ask b

youi partner or the examiner totepeat somethlng if you haven't understood. Lislen to the questions the examiner asks your partner, and listen to what your partner says. The examiner may say 'And what about you?' or 'Do you agree?'

are you studying?

/ What job do you do?

are you hoping

to do when you leave school/college?

. What are your plansfor the future? (4 minutes)

You will each be asked to talk for a minute two different photographs you will be asked a brief question
contrast

article. There is'one extra heading

need to.use. Thereis an exampleat the beginning(O). Markyouranswerson the separate answer sheet.

..

without

interruption.

You will each be given has finished speaking photographs.

in tum to talk about. connected

and speculate)

After your partner

A Storks will nest anywhere B An impressive sight

D An important factor affecting stork numbers E The reason for the photographer's F Storks don't visit mind where they

G The photographer's

first task thejr

with your partner's

H Storks able to guarantee

Travelling

(compare,

C Storks unlikely to find new nesting areas traveling.

existence

Oon't give short answers. Say what you think and why.

Tum to pictures Candidate

l ,and 2 on page 154 which show people and contrast these photographs travelling.

feed
to do this.

B, compare

and say what you think the people

in the photograph Candidate

are feeling about

You have a minute

A, do you like travelling with or without

a musical instrument (com pa re. contrast

a lot of luggage?
and speculate)

"V'V"hi."t:e

S"t:orks
I ~
Human developmenl has also affeeled Ihe slork's abilily lo survive, bul in Ihis case Ihe bird has proved lo be very adaplable. In nalura! environmenls, Ihe slork nesls in Irees and on rocks. However, as buildings began lo spread anIa Ihe slorks' nalural nesting siles, Ihe birds adjusled 10 Ihis lass by carrying Iheir Iwigs even higher. Radio lowers, road sigos, SIalues, monumenls, ehimneys and even pylans earrying eleelricily have beeome loaded wilh piles of Iwigs.

Playing

[II
musical instruments. you think the people

Tum to pictures Candidate

l and 2 on page 155 which show people and contrast these photographs

playing

A. compare

and say what

in the photographs Candidate

are feeling. You have a minute to do this.

B. do you play a musical instrument?

As I walked along Ihe narrow slreels of a smali Spanish village, I felt exciled al Ihe prospeel of being allowed up onlO Ihe roof of a beauliful ehureh. My purpose in being Ihere was 10lake pholographs of Ihe while slorks whieh had been seen nesling in Ihe bell lower high above Ihe village SlreelS.In fael, slorks had been my liekeI inlO many similar advenlures over Ihe years.

(3 minutes) I-CommuniciltiOiiS{iIiSClissaiid evaluate) Tum to the pictures on page 156 whi~h show the different ways we can keep in touch with what is happening in the world. What are the best ways of finding out what is going on?

I1 I
Slorks are large, beauliful birds wilh long neeks and laking pielures of Ihem is nOI easy. In lowns and villages slorks build Ihejr neSIS, which are like plalforms made out of Iwjgs. high up on rooflopS or Ireetops. 50 my inilial job was lO eolleel a huge key, leI myself inlo Ihe ehureh, and elimb up Ihe belllower 50 Ihal I eould al leasl see Ihe while slork nesl on the roof of Ihe lower.

I5 I
Anolher example of Ihe slork's amazing abilily 10adjusl lOchanges in Ihe environmenl is its diet. Il aSIark ean't find sufficienl fcod in its nalural habilal, Ihen il seems il will quile happily feed off whal il ean find in rubbish lips. This reliable 50urceof food is probably one of Ihe reasons why a sizeab'e pereenlage of Ihe slork populalians in Spain no longer migrale by f1yingoff lO Afriea for Ihe winIer.

12 I
(4 minutes)
The examiner will encourage such as: you to develop the topie of your discussion in Part 3 by

asking questions

Is it important to know what is happening in the world? Why (not)? Do you think computers will eventually replace books and newspapers? How jnterested are you in keeping up with the news in your own country? Why (not)? Do you think there is too much news on the radio and television?

I evenlually reaehed Ihe lap and (ifled Ihe door above my head. Afler Ihe hoi, dry slreels below Ihere was a wondenul cool breeze and sIaring al me from Iheir nesl aboul forry melres away were Ihree half-grown slorks. It was a marvellous scene, especially in view of Ihe fael Ihal lowards Ihe end of Ihe Iwenlielh cenlUry Ihere was greal coneem aboul Ihe fulure of Ihe while slork.

16 I
However, Ihere is a new Ihreal 10 slorks on Ihe horizon. European Union ru'es and regulalions may affeel Ihe souree of fcod found on rubbish lips, as governmenls are naw being asked 10 elean up rubbish lips by eovering Ihem over. This will obviously eul off a valuable fcod supply for Ihe slorks. Neverlheless, like any animai ar bird which has 50 successfully adapled lO human developmenl, Ihe stork will no doubl find a way lo ensure il will survive tong inlo Ihe fulure.

I3 I
The numbers of slorks had been decreasing for various rea5Ons.The major eause for Ihis decrease was probably due lo Ihe laek of rain in Wesl Africa. Slorks Iradilionally escape Ihe European winler and depend on inseels and other animals for Iheir fcod supply. The severe droughl caused by hardly any rainfall for years in West Afriea had redueed Ihe slorks' supply of food with disaslrous eonsequenees.

PART

2:,'

You are going to read an extract trom an article about an unusual torm ot storytelling. Questions 7-14, choose the correct answer A. B. C or D. Mark your answers on the separate

For

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Questlon r.-Make sure you read far enough Into, the text before you answer this questlon!

Where is the speakerat the beginning ot the article? A running on a tootball pitch B playing tootball with somechildren C reliving an earlier tootball match D sitting in a tootball stadium

answer sheet.

Questlon 10: Remember

Unusual

,s t O ryt

e IIi ng
,

that this klnd of questlon may requjre you to read both backwards as weli 'asforwards,'ln, the texl Questlon itiThe key'

What does 'the bit about his mum' (Iine 21) add to what the speaker says? A B C . D It's intended to praise his mother. It's intended to make his IIsteners laugh. It's important to involve your mother. It's unusual tor a woman to reteree a match.

.'It's the seventh minute jnto a match and we're up against one oCthe top clubs in Britain. We're expected 10lose. I gel Ihe bali and I'm running as Castas I can Cor the goal. The goalkeeper runs towards me. Do I try to get round him or shall I shoot?' 'Go round him: calls oul one voice. 'Shool!' shout a CewoCthe kids gathered on the floor. 'I decide to shoot and I can see the bali going wideoBut then I look up and see my mum blowing hard on her whislle CromIhe side oCthe pitch, and the bali swings to the right and Callsinside the goal post. I've jusI scored and we're onenil up againsI Ihe Cavouriles.' It's gripping storylelling and nOIa single child has moved. It also happens thal every word is true, with the exception oC 2t Ihe bit abouI his mum! The speaker is a CormerCootballplayer, Barry Morgan, who now works as a community relations officer In a large city in southem England.
Part oC Barry's job involves visiling clubs, schools and libraries along with a proCessional storyteller, Rick Taylor, in and order to try and reach Ihe kids who mainly sit at the back oC classrooms don't wanl lo lake parl in lessons. They wanl 10 bolh excile Ihe children's imaginalions and encourage Ihem lO wilh read, and so Car Ihey are delighled the success oC Ihe project.

The original ,ideaCorIhe projecl was Rick Taylor's. Over Ihe years he had collecled a huge number oCColklales and slories and had eamed his living Iravelling around Ihe world lelling Ihem. AClera one-off evenl with Barry Morgan, which was a tremendous success, Taylor decided thal they should try and do morc. 44
'I! was particularly good for the kids lO

Informationis not .
explicitly boys' stated. What can you tell from the attltudes?

What do we learn about the children involved in the storytelling A B C They love reading stories in the classroom. They enjoy being part ot a club. They are not interested in being at school.

project?

D They dislike having to go to libraries.

10 What does Taylor mean by 'do more' (line 44)? A B C D He wanted the opportunity to earn more money.

have strong male role models involved. Many boys grow up wanting to be proCessional Coolballers and Ihey'lI listen to what we have to say Car more readily than Ihey would listen 10 Iheir leachers. It's not just the boys who get a 101out oC il; even though a 101oC Ihe slories are football based, Ihe girls never get bored: says Taylor. But there are other groups Cor whom the storytelling has been a learning process. On one occasion. Cor example, Barry Morgan took some young proCessional footballers with him to one oC the slorytelling explained sessions. The players to the kids how relaxing with 'Footballers have a

He needed more stories trom other parts ot the world. He telt the stories they told could be more successtul. He thought they could organise much more storytelling.

11 What is the attraction ot this torm ot storytelling tor many boys? A B C D They admire the people telling the stories. They enjoy listening to some good teachers. They hope to become storytellers themselves. They like the tact that girls are not included.

12 What did the young tootballers recommend about reading? A B C D It can make you play better. It helps you to teel relaxed. It makes you more contident. It makes you a better storyteller.

a book beCore a big game could improve their performance. Cairly short career: says Morgan, 'and

13 What does the writer suggest about tootballers in general? A B C D They are not particularly well educated. They adapt well to other protessions. They have trouble communicating with people. They have to be prepared to look tor other jobs.

most oC them move on to other jobs in the leisure industry, running a business or public speaking. For all these careers you need good communication skilts and lelling slories to a bunch of school kids is greal practice for Ihe future. When I firsl started playing Cootball I had almost no selC-confidence but nowadays I'm quite happy standing up in Cront of 500 children.'

14 How has Morgan benetited trom storytelling? A B C D He could take up another career. He has become more sure ot himselt. He became a good businessman. He enjoyed meeting new people.

You are going to read a newspaper article about a writer's experience ot winter in Siberia. Eight sentences have been removed trom the article. Choose trom the sentences A-I the one that tits each gap (15-2.1). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning Mark your answers on the separate (O).' _ sheet. "

A B

Some people did worry, however. Out in the streets I tound a certain pleasure in the extremecold.

answer

In tact it was 50 tar trom anywhere else that most people didn't even know whether it counted as being in Europe or Asia. eftect ot the

tewyears

ago I decided I needed $Ome peace. and Quiet to write a book. On the"grounds that trom the real world could possibly disturb me out there,

D Moreover, on arriving and leaving the aeroplane: theimmediate

moisture treezing on my eyelashes was extremely unpleasant.

" nothing

i arranged

t ~ap my"Londn.fiat

tor alittle town in the middle ot Sibena. O

I I

I had heard that it was cold enough to E The iceon my windows hastinally melted.
F But once inside the tlat I tound there were radiators heating every room twenty-tour hours a day.

make your eyes water and treeze the teardrops on your tace.

I wasn't going to Siberia to get a tan. But writing a book in a cosy tlat when it was cold outside was one thing.1151
"

II had picked the town becauseit was so remote and it had the reputation ot being

oneot the coldest laces Earth.1161 p on

Anyway, oft I drove to tind my apartment communal'central

I
G Writing a book when it was -45'C was quite another.
in a block which I knew would be warm and well-heated by a

heating system. I must contess that when I got there I was not prepared tor the tact that I II discovered later that these

had to break the ice oft the door betore I could open it.1171 radiators continued

H In the centre ot the town was an ice-chuteand the children would spend long hours sliding down the chute with their teet in the air.
'Have you heard?' people kept asking me, in excitement.

to push out heat tor seven or eight months ot the year.

1181

I Everypasser-bywore a huge hat and went about covered in a personaI cloud ot steam.
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Enormous sheets ot ice hung trom the trees, walls and balconies and the pavements looked like marble, millions ot years old. Siberian children, I was pleased to see, got their kicks trom sliding on ice and attacking

Sentence A: This suggests that it will contradict something which has

Sentence Sentence B: Could this sentence G: There is a paralleJ occur structure at the beginning in the text which ot a paragraph? is anolher

just

been stated in the text.

snowballs.1191
A tortnight

kind ot clue.

atter my arrival, we were intormed on the news that temperatures

were going to drop even

turther. 120 I
wrapped

I 'Are you ready tor it?' Now when I went to market I tound women with their taces

lo the eyeballs, standing behind piles ot tish, trozen solid. Ice cream was sold in unpackaged, naked

lumps and tor a tew days we went around with hats and collars covered in trost. In these bitterest days, heard no word in the tram station~ or the bus stops, just the sound ot crunching snow and silence. We all knew that there was no shortage ot energy and it our tlats were warm and we could make ourselves cups ot tea there was nothing to worry about.121 I lin the local theatre, I heard

that a group ot dancers had to practise their movements while wearing huge boots. Buses drove around in pairs in case one ot them broke down, and schools had to close. Walking ho me through the town centre one night with the temperature at -38'C, I came across people who

had built tires trom cardboard

boxes, stil! trying to sell their goods and hoping people would stop to look at snow under brilliant stars.

what was on sale. That same evening I wandered out to adniire the glittering

I eventually tinished my book as the temperatures reached zero, the pavement snow turned grey and another Siberian winter appeared to be almost over.

P ART.

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You are going to read a magazine article about five people who use computers. Questions

For

22-35.

choose from the people A-E. The people may be chosen more than

once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (O), Mark your answers on the separate

,-.-answer sheet.

A Tara
I'm a poet and I spend a large part of my life travelling around the world. I have a laptopcomputer, which means I can work on trains and buses, wherever I hap pen to be. My poems always begin in a notebook (and I mean the paper variety) where they stay for a while, moving from notes I have made, sometimes just individual words and phrases, to more developed pieces. The only way I can keep in touch with my family and also.stay in contact with other writers is by using e-mail. Actually, I also use e-mail for sending work poems, articles, reviews .

Which of the people uses a computer

for entertainment? to hel p keep appointments with colleagues?

interrupts whatever you happen to be doing when it rings. My computer helps me manage my time beuer, but it is not as personal as a phone cali. I also use the

internet for finding out what other companieslike

mine are offering. Once upon a lime I would have asked for a company's brochure 'or' informationpack; . but nowadays most companies advertise on their own websites.

to find out about business competitors? for planning rough copies of their work? to create beUer pictures? while on a journey? to catch up on new things in their specialist areas? because other people rely on you to have one? to reduce feelings of loneliness? even though it does not feel very individual?

because it cuts down on costs? even though it is not the latest model?

to advertise what they do? because they've depended on one for 50 long?

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D Suzy
I am 12 years old and in my first year at secondary school. My parents have recently bought a new computer, so they let me have their old one, which is still very good. It has made a big difference to the way I do things, particularly my school work. It is a quick and easy way to do my homework. Instead of having to draw pictures I can get them from the art work package on the computer and just add them to whatever it is I need to iIIustrate. It also saves messno rubbing out and no cutting things up. My computer also has an internet connection which gives me access to all sorts of information. I can also use the encyclopaedia and dictionary that are on the computer. Lastly, my computer has lots of games which I can play after I have done my homework.

to magazines,

publishers

and

newspapers. Through my PC I am in constant communication with writers all over the world and we're able to swap poems and ideas within seconds. It's brilliant.

Maisse
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I'm a surgeon and I work in a large teaching hospital. Although I have a PC at home, I also have aliUle pocket PC, a PDA personal digital assistant. I carry my PDA around with me all day as it's smali enough lo fit into my coat pocke!. I use it like a diary and il has an alarm which I can set to remind me about meetings with other doctors in the team. I wouldn't be nearly as organised without it; having all the necessary information in one place and not on scraps of paper is invaluable. There are lots of Ihings available over Ihe internet which are great for doctors. There's always a lot of reading to be done, and it's often cheaper to download journals online than buy the printed copy. . It.also use the internet to find out about the latest discoveries in drugs and developments research. in medical

E Fergus
Ilove compUlers. I owned one of the earfy laptops and today I have both a PC and a laptop. My life as a freelance musician would be a real struggle without my computers. I have to run myself like a smali business, and I simply wouldn't be able to do that without a computer. You have to keep in touch with music agents, concert promoters and conductors, and there are lots of letters to write. l use my computer to sen d out information about myself each week by e-mail. I can even send a picture of myself that way too. It saves a lot of money on stationery, stamps and 50 on. I also keep all my accounts up-to-date on it and use the internet to research new musie. The other thing Ilove about having a computer is that being a professional musician can be a solitary business, because you spend a lot of time on your own at home. My e-mail is like having a friend in the fiat.

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Questlon 25: Who might need to indude pictures in what they do? Questlon 29: Look for a similar way of saying that you can't work withouI a computer, Questlon 32: What olher expression do you know for 'cuts down on costs'?

C Konrad
I'm my own boss and I run my business from home. I bought a computer when I set up the company a couple of years ago, and I know that I couldn't operate without one. In any case everyone expects you to have a computer these days. The first thing I do in the morning is check my e-mail. I get about 40 e-mails a day; using e-mail is ohen much more convenient for communicating with my customers. It means you can choose when to reply, unlike the telephone, which

PAPER 2

Writing
You must

(1 hour 30 minutes)
.~:

'p A R.T,"

" ;',':"

Write an answer to one of the Questions words in an appropriate style.

2-5

in this part. Write your answer

in 120-180

answer. this question.

2
You and a friend would like to work for a year on a volunteer programme. Your triend has written to you and sent you the advertisement below. Read the letter and the advertisement. together with hislher notes. Write a letter to the World which your friend suggests and Support Programme asking for the information addjng any relevantquestions ot yotir own.

Questlon2:

Your local newspaper

is going to include a weeklyarticle

in English on 'The Best Ways

. Youeed lo wrile clearly n

on IWo or Ihree ways in which you spend your tree iime. Your wnting should eommunieate a feeling'ot enlhusias'm lor , whal you d 50 Ihatthe, reader is interesled in whal you say.

to Spend Free Time'. You have been asked to write the first article on what you do in your free time. Write your article.

Thi~ programme ~ound~ ju~t what we want. I've added ~ome

comment~ but I ~hall be away next week. ~o perhap~ you could write for more information and a~k about anything el~e you think we need to know'.

Questlon 3:

You are going to enter a short story competition. story must begin with these words: I promised to keep the secret, whatever happened.

The competition

rules say that the

Planyourslorybefore

you starl writing. Has it gOI a beginnlng, a middle

andanend?

Write your story.

-.---WORLD SUPPORT ! PROGRAMME Average age? .

Where'?

,,;.,/ Gooverseasto work with localcommunities. Useyourskillsto help others

)...:::-' .

Forvolunteersaged 17-70

Sugge~t a~king what ~ki\l~are mo~t u~eful

\.
:

Seem~ unlikely " ! . Free accommodation F d

Nocosts involved__

-'of between

--

Remember Ihat slories don'l havegreetings or headings. . Questlon4: Organiseyourideas inlo

. .
.

. Think aboul verb sequenees, e.g. Past simpielPast perfeel

Trylo makeyourslory as
inleresting as possible.

Your teacher learning

wants to recommend

a television

programme

for students for toreign

who are learners.

your language.

Write a report on a television

program me which you know

well, saying why you think it would Write your report.

be helpful and interesting

00 ,

style. Do not write any

. . .

a elear reporl: either rely on paragraphing or use subheadings (or boIh). Brierty inlroduee the programme, inelude ils lilie and say whal il is about.

Answer one ot the following two questions based on your reading ot one ot the, set books.

Either

(a) A triend has asked you to recommend would enjoy reading.

a book in English which she the book about it. enjoyable

Mention fewIhings a

Write to your triend recommending

Write a letter

addresses.

120 and 180 words in an appropriate

about Ihe programme Ihal support your reeommendalion from Ihe foreign learner's poinl ot view.

you have read, saying what you tind especially Write your letter. Do not include any addresses.

Questlon S(a): Say why you have enjoyed readlng Ihe book. Whal was espeeially enjoyable? The sloryline, Ihe eharacters, Ihe language level. Ihe faet Ihal you eould identify with the Iheme ele? Questlon 501):

Or

(b) You have been asked to choose an event from the book you have read in order to advertise the book in a class library exhibition. Write a report on which event you think would be the most suitable

andwhy.

. .

Useaninformai style. Deseribe anevenlwhieh

.

you Ihink will give a rtavour of whal ihe book is about withoul giving away Ihe plot. Explain why whal you have ehosen is a suitable 'advertisement' for Ihe book. Organise your writing inlo elear

paragraphs. .

Usea formalstyte.

PAPER 3
P A R T .T..

Use of English (1 hour 15 minutes)

For Questions 1-15,
read the text belowand decide which answer A. B. C or D best fits (O). ' . ; each space. There is an example at the beginning

PART

'

For Questions 16-30.

read the text belowand

separate answer

think of the word which best fits each (O).

space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning

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Q.uestlon 21: The use ol 'however' helps you to understand what is missing.,

. Write your-:inswers Example:

onthe

sheet.

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Q.uestlon 2: There may be
many theories; which

Mark your answers on the separate

answer sheet.

Example: O A produced

~
a, '

B
C.'

written
D'

C considered'

sung

word is ri.gh! in thi!> gap? Questlon.5: Ali these

words can precede 'on' but.only one makes sense in this sentence. Questlon 9: look at the

,A ~

c==J c==J c==J'

B'

Q.uestlon .25: These people;werejnvoll(edin study. W~at isth'e.:;, missing noun? '."

FOLLOW YOUR NOSE

Of the five senses.smell is probably the (O) 9r!e that you value the least. Vet your senseof smell is the most direct link (16) the brain and the outside world. It (17) two secondsfor a smell to (18) the nose and travel to the part of the brain (19) controls emotionsand memories.Exactly (20) your senseof smell influencesyour emotions. however, is (21) fully understood.
Nevertheless, a sense of smell can even influence your relationships (22) .................. other people. Apparently, you (23) also influence what people think of you. in love through your nose. not your eyes can or your ears. Moreover, people tend to smell of what they eat and (24)

word 'it' to help you decide on the correct

MUSIC - A UNIVERSAL LANGUAGE

Musie is universal- it is (O) by all cultures. Some scientistsbelievethat musiecame before speechand (1) as a development of mating calls. In fact, there is (2) theory that the (3) languageswere chanted or sung rather than spoken. Indeed. in some cultures. musicis a form of (4) history.The Aboriginal Australians.for example. use musie as a meansto (5) on storiesof the land and spirits to the next (6) .
New evidence suggests that musie does not just (7) good for the brain. A study of intellectually more (9) (8) the feel-good factor but it is also

QuestIon 30: Read this final paragraph carelully

it explains how smell

can be used to make people buy things.

answer.

chi Idren showed that they could recall

after it was given to them in a song than after it was read to them as a story.

Researchers also report that people (10) better on a standard intelligence (11) after listening to Mozart. The so-called'Mozart effect', has also been (12) by findings that rats (13) up on Mozart run faster through a complex network of paths or passages. (14) as a maze. Overall,it seemsthat in most instancespeoplewho suffer from any form of mental (15) benefit from listening to musie. 1 2 A was Aone A earliest A A A A A A A A A A A A enjoying move chiIdren convince disabled facts examine form supported held called badness

In one famous study, 84 per cent of people taking (25) .. saidthey were more (26) to buy a particular brand of trainers,when they (27) .................. placed in a room smelling of flowers. This kind of knowledge can be (28) to influence people'sspending habits at a sub-conscious (29) and could obviously be useful in (30) all sorts of things fram dothing to cars.

B swelled
every newest making pass people satisfy inactive knowledge prepare scheme given brought heard hurt

3
4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15

C reacted C such C easiest C recording C hand C tribe C C C C C C C please incapable memory score demonstration marked stood

D D D D
D D D D D D D D D D

arose that simplest stating happen generation prefer disordered information achieve test remembered set known

C regarded C illness

D pain

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Questlon 32: What preposltion follows 'apart'? Questlon W What rule governsJhe use 'of 'jt's worth... '?
QuesUon 39: '~ught' Is a modal verb can It be

For Ouestions 31-40. complete the second sentence 50 that it has a similar meaning to the lirst sentence. using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use betWeen two and li'le.words. includlng the word given. Here is an example (O), Example: O The bag is not big enough lor all my luggage. smali The bag lor all my luggage.

P A. R T

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For Ouestions 41-55. read the text belowand look carelully at each line. Some ol the lines are correct. and some have a word which should not be there.

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Une 44: How many examples are there? Une 45: Read the whole text, carefully; are the . young people fQrced to

II a line is correct. put a tick ( )by the number on the separate answer sheet. II a line has a word which should not be there. write the word on the separate answer sheet.
'

There are examples

at the beginning ....

(O and 00).

The gap can be lilled by the words 'is too smali' 50 you write:

Example:

o
00

i~.tod

. smali'

visittheel~erly?

was

made

Into a past tense?

Write only the miss ing words on the separate answer sheet.
31 The company director was respected by all his employees.

'Une 55: Whatfixed' express lon Is used In thls line? .

O 00 41 the companydirector. 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49
50

Iam writingin responseto an articlewhichyou printed

in your magazine people last week and which was criticised young are rude and

up Alithe employees

like me. The article said that teenagers in other people.

noisy and not interested

I think that comment people.

32 Judithwas the onlymember ol the lamilywho had nevermarried. apart Alithe membersol the lamily got married. 33 Most people lind Finnishis not an easy languageto learn. difficulty Most people Finnish.
34

is very unlair and while then it may apply to some young it is certainly not true ol me and my Iriends. every Saturday morning

For one example.

we must work in our local community in their own homes. Sometimes do they

by visiting elderly people

want help with their shopping.

other times they ask to us We give up two to three hours

There is no point in asking Denise to the party as she's so busy.

worth It
35

to do some work in their garden. ol our time and we don't

Deniseto the partyas she's50 busy.

get paid. I also know by other Iriends at

As I had plenty ol time belore my flight. I was able to do some shopping. not II I had not had plenty ol time belore my flight. I................................................ to do some shopping.

school who help out in the local hospital once a week simply at
talking to patients just making who may not have any visitors. and even generally like uselul in all sorts ol ways. II we are noisy and il we ever appear we're having chatting that once!

51 52 53 54 55

themselves

it's usually because

we' re enjoying ourselves. because

36 Takingphotographs in the art galleryis lorbidden. allowed You photographsin the art gallery.
37 My brother never listens to what I say.

rude. I can assure you it's probably and laughing together. because

you're only young

takes Mybrother
38 This milk is sour. 50 throw it away.

what Isay.

gone Thismilk

so throw it away.

39 Youwere supposed to do your homeworkbelore today'slesson. ought You yourhomeworkbelore today'slesson. 40 A Iriend is decoratingmy bedroom next week. am I bya Iriendnextweek.

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For Questions 56- 65. read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (O).

PAPER 4
P A: R T' 1. "c.',

Listening (approximately40 minutes)

You'Uhear people talking ineight
answer, A, B or C. ' different situations. For Questions 1-8, choose the best

Example:

scitmtists

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Questloil 3: How wiU Ihe ,. companyhecklhe battery? c estIon 5: This is an
.advice line:visiiors cannol be fcirced lo do

Write your answerson the separate answer sheet.

You overhear a man arranging an interview.

Who is he talking to? A his boss ,B C a customer an agent '

RECOGNISING LlAR A
Recent researchhas led many (O) .e.~.i~n~i.e;.~.e.o believe' that the . t (56) (57) to recognisewhether or not someone is telling the or is about to break bad news has more to do with sense.

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SCIENCE ABLE TRUE SIX

Ihings lislen for how advice is offered using the moda I verb 'may'. Questlon 7: Whal does Ihe man say lo descrlbe his feelings as he sal through the lecIure?

You hear a girl talking about a sports injury. How did she injure herself? A She feli over. B C She hit a post. She hurt her arm. C0

sciencethan a magical (58)

The human body and brain subconsciouslypick up signals50 smali that they would not (59) for (60) (61) be noticed. If someone is telling lies. , their body language is slightly

NORMAL INSTANT DIFFER ALTER REALlSE

You hear a woman talking to a mobile phone company. What is she told to do? A B C take her phone back to the shop charge the battery for longer return her phone to the company C0

. Thebrainpicksup on these changes, which

in tone that the person has been Iying, : ; their instinctive reactions and not to be trusted.

may include a bead of sweat or a slight (62) of voice. Upon the (63) should trust their own (64) will tell them if a personis (65)

the brain has a 'told you so' sensation.Scientistsargue that people

You hear Iwo people trying to arrange a meeting. What do they decide to do? A C postpone their meeting CE] cancel their meeting

JUDGE RELY

B meet at the weekend

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Questlon 58: You may recognise whal is needed here if you know Ihe fixed expression! Questlon 59: Is a noun. a verb or an adverb needed here? Questlon 65: Read Ihis lasl senlence carefully; is Ihe missing word going lo be posilive or negalive in Ihis conIexI?

You hear a recorded message about hospital visiting times. What advice is being given? A B Visitors can get a meal if they want. Visitors should avoid coming by car.

15I

C Visitorsmust registeron arrival. 6 You hear a woman talking about being a pianist. What doesshe dislike most about her career? A the loneliness B the hours of practice C the travelling 7 You hear a man talking about a lecture he attended. How did he feel during the lecture? A bored B cross C confused 8 You hear a woman talking about a relative. Who is she complaining about? A her mother B her sister Cher daughter

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You will hear part o( a radio programme about one of the most successful
~

in which a woman

called Amelia Unwin talks 9-18,

P AR

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You will hear five different

people

talking about

what they enjoy about

going on a cruise

football

clubs in the world. For Questions

complete the sentences.

ship holiday. For Questions 19-23. choose trom the list A-F what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

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Questlon 9: Remember you can answer this question using a number or you' can wrlte the number inwords. . . . Questlon:13: Are you listeriing (or a noun or a verb to filrthis gap? How do you know which one is right? Questlon 17: Listen care(ully (or the word which is used to describe all kinds o( things don't be tempted to guess!

TlpStrip' Manchester Unitedpaid

for one player.

The Clubsellsanythingfromshorts to a

I
I

~
~
~
'to buy.

Ali the speakers say positive things about cruises, 50 listen (or the main reason for their . enthusiasm. Speaker 1: She 'clearly . doesri't approve o( fitness freaks, sa what does she like? Speaken: What is the speaker referring to when she talks about 'early explorers' and 'battles'? Speaker 3: 'There's something organised If you want it And 1join
.

I 'ove shopping

in all the different

places.

Speaker c:=:J:!!] l
B It awakens my sense of history.

Speaker2
C I appreciate the varied scenery.

[=r]

A MarichesterUnitedsirjpwillcost you about

Speaker3
D It gives me the excuse not to do anything physical.

r=
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The Clubsellsits goods throughout the I

Any company can use the Club's facilities to hold a

at official shops.

Speaker4
E Ilike the entertainment on board.

~
Many supporters buy a

for its employees.

in everything

...'Where
F It gives me a chance to explore.

[ [
[

~
~
throughout the year.

in advance.

are these things organised? At the ports where they stop or somewhere else?

SpeakerS

The Club's matches

are

to bring in more money. You will hear a radio talk given by a TV actress called loe Fisher. For each of the Questions 24-30, decide which of the statements are True and which are False. Write T for True or F for False in the boxes provided.

The Club profits from being involved in

~
~
cost the Club an enormous

and championships

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on thejr shirts.
Questlon 24' Zoe really believed her dream would come true. 15her expectation true or false? Questlon 27: What do Zoe's words 'Oh no' lead you to expect? Something positive or negative?

24 25 26 27 28 29 30

loe did not expect to be a teacher loe did not continue

after leaving school at sixteen.

The players wear the names

of various

her studies at college.

The players'

loe believes she is a bom teacher. loe misunderstood the taxi driver's remark. she arrived in Britain. readers of different nationalities.

amount

of money.

Questlon 30: Whatother

words does Zoe use when She talks about 'life'?

loe settled down the moment loe wants her book to attract

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loe thinks life turns out as we intend it to.

PAPER 5

Speaking (14 minutes)

P A R T. .. T .. (3 minutes)

Answer these questions: Can you tell me something about your family? What's the most interesting thing you have ever done with your family? Can you briefly describe your family to me? Who are the most important people in your life after your family?

PAPER 1
PART.1.

Reading

(1 hour 15 minutes)
. .

You are ging to read a magazine article about a woman who works for the film industry. Choose the most suitable heading from the listA-I for each part 1-7 pf the article. There is one extra heading which you do notneed to use: There is a!1 e~ample at the ~~~. .

PART.2.

(4 minutes) A Initial career move B The purpose of an audition C Huge effort to attend auditions

Mark your answers on the separate

answer sheet. G Chance of stardom in future H Tuming down promising actors I The pressuresin holding auditions

I Being

alone (compare. contrast and speculate)

Tum to pictures l and 2 on page 157 which show people sitting by themselves. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs and say why you think the people

D Determination is essential E Looking good on the screen F Choosing an altemative career

enjoy being alone. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B. do you like doing things by yourself?

Being creative (compare. contrast and speculate)

Tum to pictures l and 2 on page 158 which show people doing things with their hands. Candidate B. compare and contrast these photographs and say why you think people

MyKindojLife
Fiona 8artlettisa talentscoutfora filmcompany. It is herjob to find theright faces therightfilm. for Shehasspentthelastmonthselecting thefinalcast for a newsoapoperafor teenagers.

enjoy doing things like this. You have a minute to do this. Candidate A, do you like making'things or drawing?

and carloon company. II was my job to look afler his diary, arrange meetings.book actors and musicians for rccording sessiuns and 50 un and in that way I mel hundreds of diffcrenl peuple. Then one day I heard thal a TV company was looking for a casting agenl and I applied for and gOI Ihe jub.

141
I was prepared for Ihe hard work ad !he travel bUlone thing that I was completely unprepared for was the emolional strain of Ihe job. You arrive at the hall where Ihe audiliuns are being held lo be greeted by hundreds of young people all desperate to be chosen. And sometimes, however good Ihey are. !hey are simply not righl for the pan, so you end up disappointing the vast majorily of Ihese kids. 15 1

PART

(3 minutes)

B
I studied Thealre Arts at univelSily and had inlended lo end up working as a stage manager in a Ihealre. However, during one summer holiday [ did same voluntary wark with a children's Ihealre group and I met a number of easting agents
people whose job il is to look for children to take pan

I Belonging

to a dub (discuss and evaluate)

clubs. What do these different

Tum to the pictures on page 159 which show different

clubs offer, and which ol these clubs would you be interested in joining and why?

PART

(4 minutes)

any new production. They do Ihis by holding audirions which are ralher like interviews -where they can assess a child's aCling abilily. 11 1

in

Answer these questions: Why do some people dislike belonging to clubs or societies?

Do you or your friends belong to any clubs? Which ones? Why did you decide to join? Are there any disadvantages in belonging to a club? Do you think clubs are more useful when people get older?

II was fascinating sitting in on Ihe audilions. Children whum I thoughl were brillianl, who could sing and dance and had such confidence were not always the ones who got Ihe parts. The . casting agents would explain Ihal one of the things Ihey were looking for was how photogenic Ihe child would appear in fronl of the camera, 50 each audilion is videoed and watched on a monitor al the same lime as Ihe child is penorming live.

Obviously Ihey've all worked and rehearsed enormously hard to get as far as the filSl audilion. Most of Ihem are accompanied by their leachelS or a parent, Ihey may have travelled miles lo reach the place on lime and spenl money on fares and new clothes and 50 on. And Ihey've got probably no more Ihan five minules to show us whal they can do. Some of them are su nervous Ihey just freeze, olhelS are over-confident and bulS! into tealS when you have to telllhem Ihey are not whal you're looking for.

16 1
In an ideal world you'd like to be able to offer everyone a job. BUl ;t is a very competitive world and if you can't survive Ihese knneks early on when you're still a teenager, the chances are you've picked the wrong profession. But if you believe in yourself and yuu can cope with these setbacks, it is wonh audilioning over and over again. Somelimes people wait yealS before Ihey get through an audilion and there are no guaranlees Ihal you 'II succeed in this business.

121
Three people usually sat in on each audition and the direc!or made Ihe final decision. The schedule was always very lighl and auditions were held in a different place each day for a period of up to Iwo weeks at a lime. Sa they were constantly on the move and might audilion up lo a hundred young hopefuls in one day. I spenl!wO days accompanying children to these auditions, and it was that experience that attracted me to Ihe profession.

W
But on Ihe positive side there's enormous job salisfaclion lo be gained from choosing Ihe righl actolS for a new produclion. I know thal all Ihe houlS I've spenl this last moillh will have been wonh it when the filSt episode of Ibis new soap is broadcast, and perhaps some of Ihese new young faces will go on lo become big names in Ihe yealS ahead.

131
However, when I filSt left univelSity I worked as a pelSOnal assistanl to the Produclion Manager of a children's animation

You are going to read a magazine article about a businessman. For Questions 8-14; choose the correct answer A. B, C or D,
Mark your anSwers on the separate-;~swer

TJpStrip
. Questl!)n II: look carefully
,

How did Matt lassiter react to the British hostel cIosing in the morning? A He looked for alternative accommodation. his journey.

sheet.

at how the informatin,

whiie not' stated as such, is clearly implied.

B ,He decided to continue C D

It put him oft travelling in Europe. Il gave him an idea for the future.

ROAMERS
" ,

Questlon 11: look ba ck to the previous sentence. Pay careful atlentionto the word 'like',' ,. , QUestIn13:>look ai the fourth paragraph of the tex!. What does"lassiter was very aware' suggest?

What did lassiter think would help young travellers? A B to be less spoilt financially by their parents

In 1989 a'-young, intrepid Ausiralian w.as travelling aronnd Europe and foimd himself at his British hotel after ciosing time at 10 in the moming. Whilst most of us might take this as an opportunity to find a cosy bed and breakfast or at least a dry bench in a railway station, Matt Lassiter spotted a business opportunity. Knowing that he was not alone and that

'that each hbstcl is like a kindly aunt.or uncJe looking after young people. . Backpackers like that and their parents 35 like it even more, not because Roamers is a fun environment, but because Roamers offers a safe and secure form of accommodation. A typical hostel has showers and toilets on each fIoor, a 'chili out' room with television, food, bar and dnnks facilities, a laundry room and internet access with free e-mail usage. Lassiter was very aware that his young, bright customers would all be familiar with the internet and Ihat it would play an important part in marketing his company. Part of Lassiter's success is knowing that backpackers want to feellike explorers. 'We have to be very careful how we market our prodJJcts it must be their decision and not seen as a package holiday we make them think they are independent.' The Roamers technique is to offer pre-booked two or four.day tours, a couple of nights recovering from jet-Iag, a welcome pack, cJean sheets no sleeping bags and a free cali home. The formula is certainly working, which just goes to show that Lassiter's instincts arc exactly righl for this growing holiday market.

to be more aware Ot looking after their money

C to accept that accommodation can vary D to find more welcoming accommodation 10 Roamers hostels are designed for young people who A B C are studying part-time. have freedom and lei sure. are living on a smali budget.

thousand~ of backpacking youngsters were wandering the world with heavy bags and fat wallets; Lassiter came up with a plan to start his own hostels that made young visitors feel at home whenever they arrived. 'I realised there was not 50 much a gap in the backpackers' rather a canyon!' market, but

D have an interest in marketing. 11 What does 'tha!' in 'ine 35 refer to? A the hostels' caring attitudes B hostelsrun by relatives C the hostels' generousfacilities D hostelsavailableworldwide
12 Why are parents in favour of Roamers? A B C They can pay extra for secure arrangements. They approve of the entertainment on ofter. They don't worry about their children's safety.

A couple of years later, Lassiter formed his own company which he called Roamers. His intention was to focus on creating hostels which would provide accommodation for the dynamie youth tourism market. 'The average backpacker, around 18-21, is likely to be highly educated, often taking time off between school and university and usually has quite a lot of money to spend and these are the people Roamers sets out to attract; says Las.~iler. Today, Roamers operates in more than 20 countries, has 70 hostels and provides 1.5 million bed nights each year. Lassiter says

D They like the fact that their children have fun.

13 lassiter's use of the internet A B C D 14 saves him time and money. shows good business sense. attracts business partners. hel ps him market computers.

lassiter is successful because A B C he has researched his market. he operates a very fair formula. travellers can depend on his advice.

D explorers benefit from his hostels.

You are going to read an article about a woman fram the article. Choose from the sentences A-I beginning (O). answer

pilot. Eight sentences have been removed the one which fits each gap (15-21).

Polly's 46,OOOkm record-breaking

journey began in January.

There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the

--,
B This is the most dangerous kind of ice as it is difficult to see it forming. C Polly, however, was determined her anxiety. not to let what had happened in the past cause

Mark your answers on the separate

sheet.

FLYING INTO THE RECORD BOOKS

polly vacher is no cirdinary woman pilot.

Strong winds meant that she had used more fuel than expected.

Up there in the sky you are completely free.

1151

It ended only three daysbehind schedule when she landed her PiperDakota at Birmingham

The delay was the result of uncooperative

weather.

in central England in May, five months later. G 1161 journey without 1 This included storms and a cyclone in Fiji, a country in the South Pacific Ocean. Nor was the incident for Polly, who only learned to fly at the age of forty-nine. moments came, worryingly, on the same raute where Amelia Earhart, the
1

There was tremendous

media interest and on one occasion she gave up to seven

interviews in a single day.

One of the trip's most frightening

The moon and the stars appeared and she even had time to do some sewing.

American pilot, went missing when she was attempting to fly around the world in 1937. 1171
In fact, she allowed herself to be photographed planted in 1935, before setting off for the 16-hour section of her flight from Hawaii to California. According to polly all went well for the first part of her journey. 1181 get very bumpy. Checking the outside air temperature

as she stood beside a Banyan tree, which Amelia Earhart had

In 2001 she flew to the ends of the Earth and into the record books by becoming the first woman to fly the smallest aircraft around the world via Australia and the Pacific.

I Then suddenly

it started to

polly discovered it was zero degrees. To her horror she 1

found streams of ice-cold rajn running back along the wings and starting to freeze.1191 Though polly immediately

TlpSbip
Sentence B: 'This' is likely lo refer lo somelhing just mentioned. Sentence D: Where is fuel slored on a smali piane? Sentence F: Whal words in the lext are linked lo Ihe idea of 'delay'?

dropped her height to prevent the weight of ice pulling her piane into the ocean.

there was more drama when the cabin suddenly went quiet. run dry an hour early, but fortunately

120 liAs

a result the main tank had

the emergency tank went into action and she was able to land safely.

The lonely hours spent flying were a great contrast to the warm welcome she received wherever she landed.

1211

Thepublicity sheattracted alsoraised money acharitywhichpravides for flyingscholarships

for disabled people.

You are going to read about young people. For Questions be chosen

four countries 22-35, choose

that offer work experience from the countries (O). . (A-D). is required,

opportunities The countries

for may

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Questlon 24: look for.a similar way of expressing the idea ot including people. Questlon 28: Where. might you expect to.buy. thingsother than in a. shop?: .. Questlon 33:What is the word for someone who doesn't eat meat?

more than once. .When

more than one answer at the beginning answer

these may be given

in any order. There is an example Mark your answers

on the separate

sheet.

. A INDIA
Whith of the countries
makes . special mention typesof ol .its city.based schools? projects?

NEPAL

CITU.
@D ~ ~ @D ~

offers different has a European will accept

Magical India is a land of many contrasts. It is impossibte to generalise about this subcont!nent and everyone has a different expeiience and differentopinions.-Tolive in India is to be part of a way of life totaUy unlike anything else. .. . People wh'Ovolunteer to work in India spend up l six months at a time in the south of India. It's an area wilh a special feel to it the villages and farms feed local people weU, while the tempies, sometimes built on greal rocks overlooking the plain, satisfy people's spirilual needs.

If you chaose to work in Nepal, you will find a weUestablished programme for volunteers, .particularly in the.capital Kalbm,mdu. y ou will be offered opportunities in scbools both in and around the city, ranging from weU-equipped independent and state schools to much smaUer ones set up to help children who, without an education, would have no future.

feel to it?

you directly into the community? support for its education to work with programme?

can rely on parental

would you choose if you want pre-school-age children? offers a variety 6f sporting is recommended is benefiting

activities?

for its shopping? experience abroad?

Irom its own people's

might require you to learn a locallanguage? gives you a choice of accommodation? would appeal to someone who doesn't eat meat?
suggests that it offers unique classroom opportunities? atmosphere?

offers a stimulating

rm=J ~ ~ ~ m:cJ ~ ~ [m=J

South Indian community life is very ciose; if you work Ihere you will be trealed as an addition lo any school or family Ihat you join. The food is famous for ils variely of spices, vegetables and fruit and many people are vegelarialis. y ou will find yourself helping wilh bOlh primary and secondary schoolchildren. Some schools also have children as young as nursery age, and you may weUhave the chance to work with them as weU. Travelling in India offers great opportunities. The rainy seasons in June and July and October keep the climale cooler, and do not interfere wilh daily life.

Volunteers spend up to six monlhs at a time working with children from Ihe ages of five to seventeen. You have a choice of working in busy Kathmandu, one of the villages in Katbmandu Valley or in the peacefullown of Pokara at Ihe base of the great Annapurna mounlain range by the shores of Ihe beauliful Phewa Lake. Accommodation is eilher wilb host families or local hostels.
The surrounding countryside is excellent for walking and climbing, boating on the lake, and while-water rafting in the mountain rivers.

D TOGO
Togo in West Africa is situated between Ghana and Benin. Tbe capital city, Lome, is on Ihe coaSIciose to the Ghanaian border. Togo's officiallanguage is French and although Togo has been independent since 1960the French int1uenceis still evident, from the architecture to the food. Lome is said lOhave the best markei in West Africa and Ihe Togolese are warm and hospilable people. Accommodation is cheap; you can choose to stay with a host family or you may prefer to find your own room or apartment.
The soutb of tbe country is t1at with lagoons along the length of Ihe coast. but as you travel north the land becomes hilly and rich with coffee plantalions.

B GI-IANA
Ghana is a colourful country of thick tropical forests. wild savannah or bush and great beaches. It is home to one of Africa's friendliest and most welcoming people. The
Ashanti built their kingdom on Ghana's gold

- their

country used to be caUed the Gold Coast. Modem Ghanaian culture is open and varied. In recent years Ghana has altracted new money, and many Ghanaians have returned home from working or studying abroad bringing new investments and ideas with Ihem. In Ghana people attach great importance to social and communily events and many people are deeply religious. The officiallanguage is English but the main spoken languages are Ewe, Twi and Ga. Children and Iheir parents see education as a way lO better jobs and good lives and children work hard at school. If you are working with young children in a primary school, you will find that teaching lively songs and rhymes is very popular. Travelling around is cheap. Local minibuses, buses and Irains operate throughout most of the country and wherever you go you will be given a warm welcome.

We can offer you work opportunities in secondary schools where the classes range in age from 11-20.

PAPER 2
PA.RT 1 . ...

Writing
You rnust

(1 hour 30 minutes)
this question.

PART

.2

Write an answer

to one of the Questions style.

2- 5 in this part. Write your answer

in 120-180

words in an appropriate

answer

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for your friend's birthday party. Your friend details.

You are in charge

of the arrangements manager

has given you a list of requests letter to the restaurant

to which you have added your own notes. Write a asking for information and giving relevant

Can. you check on these Thanksl .

things .when you write. please?

information elearly. You want your letter to make a good . impression on the ,.'personreadlng it. :. .' Remember to say' something about the level of your sjJoken

You are interested

in applying

for the holiday job described

in the advertjsement

QIIestIon

:z:

Organise our y

bejowo
A large department store needs EngIish-speaking assistants to

.work in the store during the summer. The store is very popular with tourists:.. . y ou should have a goodlevel interested, suitable person for (he job. Write your letter of application. Do not include any addresses. of spoken English. If you are

please write explaining

why you thinle you are a

. any chance of a private room? -expellSive?

. must have music - bringour own

. maxjmumnumber of people ./' ;""..t costs ___..tri,,1:

e"ll.\ip...eltl-?
"It size

Endyour letter approprlately. QIIestIon3: Plan your artiele 50that

English.

will

..tepelt..t

.
.

,,; y""", &-.tecCIY",fi,,1tS .

. special effects. e.g. lighting. ./' rl-",yf-

tlmes --- t!iltisl1 - wl1",l- fi...e ,l."es yerl-",I.\y",,,l- cI"se?

you write about your day in an organised way. Try to make your artiele as interestlng as possible 50 that the reader has a elear Idea of what a typical day In your life is Uke for a person in your country.

An English-Ianguage magazine is publishing world. The title for each article is: My Typical Kind of Day You decide

articles from young writers around

the

to send in an article based on the country

where you live.

Write your article.

QIIestIon 4=

Organiseyour ideas

Write a letter

of between

120 and 180 words in an appropriate

style. Do not write any

addresses.

.
. . .

into a elear report: elther rely on paragraphlng or use subheadings (or both).

You recently
asked you

spent a day showing

a report of the

foreign
day

visitors around
Learning

your town.
English page

Your

teacher
school

has

to write

for the

of your

newspaper.
Write your report.

Say where you took the

vlsltors and what you showed them. Mention the visltors' reactlons to some of the things they

sawo

Questlon

Choosetwocharacters
who you know wen. want to meet both of them, but avoid repeating the same reasons for each

5(8):

Answer one of the tollowing two questions based on your reading ot one ot the set books.

..Say why you would

Either

(a) It you could meet two ot the characters who would you choose, Write your cornposition. and why?

trom the book you have read,

character. Usea formai tyle. s

501):

QIIestIon

Or

(b) A magazine

called Bookworm

wants

readers

to send in articles on reading. Write an article

Brieflydescrlbe the

books in English which they think are worth tor the magazine worth reading.

book (e.g. plot, setting. characters etc.). Explaln why you thlnk It is worth readlng (e.g. what did you find uninteresting I enloyable I excitlng I amusing about it?). Dld you thlnk it was wen written?

saying why you thlnk the book you have read is

Usea formai tyle. s

PAPER 3
P' A,' R'iJ: , ,"'''!:. '[""'...,,;:';:! " o.

Use of English (1 hour 15 minutes)

For Que$tions 1-15, read the text belowand decide which answer A. B, cOr D best fits

For Questions 16-30. read the tex! belowand think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (O).

each space. Thereis an exampleatthe beginning(O).

'

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Questlon 22: This phrasal
verb has two particles; the first particie is

Write your answers on the separate

answer sheet.

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Questlon 2:
Which

Mark your answers on the separate

verb is

answer

sheet.

Example:

usually used with 'associatioo' when it is a new one? Questlon 7: Which phrasal verb means 'established'? Questlon 13' People stood on piles of earth until a more professlonal arrangement; whlch word has the best meaning?

Example: O A years'

B rule

C period
,

~issinghere.

~
FAST TRACK TO FLUENCY
A couple of generations

Questlon 23: W'hat tense is needed here?

'~I"

~,"6',6'

:,,'1

Questlon 29: What

missing word would complete the phrase meaning 'in addltion to'?

THE EARLYDAYS OF FOOTBALL

Football became the game we know today during the (O) of Queen Victoria in the nineteenth century. 50 many different (1) of the game were being played in Britain at that time, that in 1863 the Football Association was (2) in order to draw up and agree the (3) of the game. Throughout the country new football (4) were built and the development of the railways (5) that football teams and their (6) could travel to the matches. In 1888 the Footballleague was (7) up with twelve clubs, and football became a nationa' sport, (8) , to rugby by many people as the more popular game of the (9) . 50metimes people played the game. in just a field. In one town, Burnley, in the north of England, the field had a nver (10) along the side of it in which players (11) baths after matches. People stood on banks (12) from earth and it was not unti' the early 19005 that (13) stands were bu iiI. The players would have had two wooden (14) ..... for the goals with tapes across the top instead of a cross bar, and nets were not (15) .....

one language was regarded(O) .,!~h suspicion. eoplethought that such P (16) childwouldbe slow(17) developacademically, would feel confusedand even(18) up withasplit personality.
Today, however, research shows the advantages of a bilingual upbringing, including an

ago, a bilingual chitd

in other words a child who spoke more than

awareness(19)
language learning.

otherculturesand an increased ability(20)..................

Tests (21) out in Canada presented smali children with two apartment blocks made (22) of building bricks; the larger apartment contained fewer bricks. Children who (23) not bilingual said that the larger apartment had more bricks, sawthat the (25) one had (24) bilingualchildrencorrectly more bricks. The bilingual children appeared to have the ability to ignore misleading

information (26) dealingwith problems,n muchthe (27) i as they'edit out' one languagewhen usingthe (28) .

way

According to the research, as (29) as developing problem-solving skillsearlier than those who only speak one 'anguage. bilingual children also understand written

unti11891. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 A A A A A A A A A A A A A A A methods formed techniques grounds helped organisers put wanted two Iying got produced accurate pins invented B B B B B B B B B B B B B B B conditions made laws places intended fans got preferred both moving took made right nails composed C C C C C C C C C C C C C C C forms joined rules lands said partners set liked other running ran consisted proper points completed D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D ways offered 'ines courses meant helpers made favoured one causing picked worked correct posts presented

languagesfaster(30)

learnto readmoreeasily.

p A R, T

For Questions 31-40. complete the second sentence 50 that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. using the word given. Do not change the word given. You musI use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (O). Example: O The bag is not big enough for all my luggage. smali The bag
The 'gap can-be
.

p A

R T."

4;

'.'

For Questions 41-55, read the text belowand look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct, and some have a word which should not be there.

--

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Questlon 32: What. happens to the form of the verb after 'let'? Questlon 36: What is the third .conditlonal pattern? Q.uestloll4O: Whic~ word

TlpStnp .,
Une 44: How does the wrong word double the superlative? Une 49: 'power' and 'slrenSlh' are abstract noun!.; how do es ihat help you decide v"hiCh

If a 'ine is correct, puta tick (II) by the number on the' separate answer sheet. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word on the separate answer sheet. There are twa examples at Ihe beginning (O and 00).
O II
.,

for all my luggage.

filled by the words 'is too smali' 50 you write:

Example: 00 lot

is needed with'ralhe~ '.

when expressing 'a: preference for one thing over another?

.m
31

i? too'5ma.H

'.

wordiswrong?

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

Une 54: What fixed expression is used in this line?

O 00 41

A tree is a symbolof man's connectionto nature and reminds peoplelot of the basicvaluesthat remainunchanged overthe centuries.In Estonia,in this northern Europe,people say Ihat if you haveplanted at least one tree duringyour life,your life
has not been for wasted. important part in Estonian Trees have always played a very culture and Ihe most oldest tree Ihick.

The shop assistant told me lo keep my receipl for my new shoes.

hang 'You
assislanl 32 said. Alex speaks fluent French allhough

yourreceiptforyournew shoes: the shop

he has never been to France.

42 43 44

spite AlexspeaksfluenlFrench
33 You do not need lo reserve a seat on regional trains.

been lo France.

45 46 47

in the country Many centuries

is an oak Iree which is grown eight metres ago, Estonians believed

in that some trees were by people who sacrificed the

necessary It
34

holy and these trees were worshipped their crops and cattle.

to reservea seal on regionalIrains.

48 49

In many other countries

throughout

'Shall we go lo Ihe cafi!?' said Flora.

suggested Flora
35

world oak trees are symbols of power

and the strength. industries

to the cafi!.

50 51 52

The wood is used much in the building and furniture and even the fruit of the tree, the acorn, are fed to pigs and in the past when some people turned

Richard's parents did not allow him lo drive Iheir car.

is well useful. Acorns were hard

let Richard's arents p

36

conditions

driveIheircar.

53 54 55

dried acorns into kind flour to make bread. people in one country

I didn'l have Rob's phone number because I had lost my mobile.

had IfI
37 Someone will meet you at the station.

In a fact, Ihe story goes thal Ihe poorest were saved from starvation and death

, Iwouldhavehad Rob'sphone number.

by eating acorn bread.

be You...
38 Philip started

at Ihe station.
to laugh when he heard Ihe joke.

burst Philip
39

when he heardthe joke.

Lucy doesn 't like people lo phone her lale at night.

objects Lucy
40

herlateat night.

I prefer staying in bed lo getting up early al the weekend.

rather j'd

get up earlyat Ihe weekend.

For Questions

56- 65, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of

PAPER 4

Listening (approximately40 minutes)

You'lI hear people talking in eightdifferent answer, A, B ar C. . situations. For. Questions 1-8, choose the best .

each line to form a word that fits the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (O). /.

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Questlon 58: Will you need a singular or piurai

Example:

. furniture"
answer sheet.

wordhere?

TlpStrlp
Questlon I: It a person is
'a.fter 50mething' in this context, ~hat des it mean?look at the" . prompt question io help_ you. . . Questlon 4: look at the list ot jobs. What kind ot vocabulary do you associate with these jobs? Questlon 7: How do we often express a desire tor something we miss? You will hear the woman use this structure. 2 You overhear a woman talking in a library. What does she want? A a railway timetable

Write your answers on the separate

Questlon 61: This word

rieeds a short suffix. QueStlon 63: Watch your

spelling!

THE MAN WHO FURNISHED THE WORLD

Ingvar

o'

B a beok about trainsC a video mm on trains You hear twa people making arrangements for a party. What are they celebrating? A B someone's birthday a friend's wedding

..

Kamprad

runs the most successful

(O) .. f.l:Ir.t:1.iWr.I1..business

in

the world. His(56) of payingextra for alreadyexpensive goods in terms of (57) costs gave himthe ideaof producingbuild-it-yourself items. (58) couldsee the
items on display in self-service stores, pick up their (59) ..................

FURNISH HATE DEUVER SHOP CHOOSE ADD

C passing a driving test 3 You hear a man talking about making an appointment to see his doctor. What was the problem? A The doctor couldn't see him for a week. His usual doctor was away on holiday. B

of goods and take them straight home. In(60)

offered car roof-racks, which made it even easier for people their purchases with them.

, he
to take

Thereare naw more than 150 stores (61)

30 countries.

Kampraddislikesthe (62) that hisstores createthe same kindsof homes alloverthe worid. His(63) is that there .ARGUE
are millions of different ways thai people can use his

THROUGH ACCUSE
4

C He was told to go to the local hospital. You hear a part of a radio play in which a woman is describing her job. What does she do? A She's a writer.

(64) different(65)

, and each nationalityputs itemstogether in to suit their own livingstyles.

PRODUCE COMBINE
5

B She's a dancer.
C She's a lawyer.

You hear a school tutor talking to a student about his report. What is her advice? A B C He should study medicine. He should take a year off. He should visit a university.

You hear a man talking about opening a new restaurant What is he hoping will happen ? A B C He will be able to expand later on. He will find a new business partner. He will attract customers from abroad.

You hear part of a radio programme in which an old woman is talking . about her past life. What does she miss most? A B her ability to travel her large house sports car

Cher 8

You hear part of a weather forecast on the radio. What does the forecast wam about? A the danger of storms

B law cloud and fog C the risk of floods

You will hear part of a radio programme 9-18, complete the sentences.

which ta'ks about modern musie. For Questions

P A R T

..'

You will hear part of a radio interview with a woman caUed Hayley Jones who spent a year in Antarctica. For Questions 24-30, choosethe best answer A, B or e.

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The students' concert will take place in the next
Questlon 10: listen carefully this kind or answer 15more difficult

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QuesUon 25: How does Hayley reter to teellng depressed? She doesn't use, the actual word.

lucy was amazedto seea large

I
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24 Why did Hayleygo to Antarctiea? A to join the other scientiststhere B to do researchinto waste material e to study in the laboratory there,

to predict, but think 'about the kind or word

,

made of iron as an orchestral instrument.

(e;g:verb or noun)that 'wili fili the gap;, Questlon 10\: look at the word after the gap that should help you predict what you're going to hear.

Questlon26: Don't be' , The name of Max Sinclair'spieceis The piece takes
tempted to 3ssume that what you hear e.g. 'I didn't teel nearly'as tired' is the right answer because it Is similar to one or the options! new pieces of musie. QlJesUn 30: listen ror how Hayley expresses her reelings about her

to play.

25 What did Hayleyfi!ld depressing? A not beirig able to listen to the radio B the environment being one' co'our ' e being without her family for 50 'ong 26 While in Antarctica, Hayleyhad not expectedto A feel 50 tired. B work 50 hardo e
27

The concert will consist of

Questlon 18: Although this answer may be something you've never heard or, the words you need to compl~te the sentence are basic words. Just write down what you hear.

Another

piece of musie is arranged to look like a

~
in theorchestra.

pitch.

experienee.

sleepsolittle.
about Rothera ?

Max got his idea for his piece by hearing a

@] at work.

What did Hayley find different A B e

Tim

Travis

usuaUy

plays

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described as '

She could go skiing at any time of day. She could walk alone without worrying. She could sit in on musie rehearsals,

Tim Travis uses a

[
has been

which is quite heavy to play Max's piece.

Max

Sinclair's

musie

[!!]modern'.

28 In order to keepwarm, Hay'eysaysshe wore A 'ots of thick clothes. B e her skiing clothes. lightweight clothes.

.p A R T

You will hear five different people talking about what they enjoyed best about their schooldays. For Questions 19-23, choose from the list A-F what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.

29

Hayley thinks that in the future Antarctica A B e is unlikely to see many more tourists. may be less expensive for tourists. will become fashionable for tourists.

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Some ot these speakers mention things that they
did not like at sehool. A: What would you expeet to hear trom someone who deseribes where their sehool is situated?

Iliked where the schoolwas situated.

30

Speaker 1
B
I enjoyed aU the academic subjects.

1191

How does Hayleyfeel about her year in Antarctica? A Shefound it a very worthwhile time. B Shethinks she learnt a great deal. e Shedidn't like living 50 far away.

Speaker 2

C: Speakers l, 2, 4 and S
aU mention their teaehers. Does anyone say that the teaehers were exeellent? I:: Think about what an

e
D

I thought

the teachers

were exceUent.

Speaker 3
I made friends for life.

'exehange holiday' involvesand this willhelp you toeus on the right

Intormation.

Speaker 4 E I liked the exchange holidays.

DE]

Speaker 5
F Iloved the long breaks.

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PAPER 5

Speaking

(14 minutes)
(3 minutes)

Answer

these questions: your holidays?

How do you usually spend Where Where What wouldyou

did you go for your last holiday? most like to go fO(YOljr next holiday? do you think you gai n from visiting o~l)er countries?

(4 minutes)
I Youngcl1lfdren-(compare~ Tum to pictures contrast and speculate)

1 and 2 on page 160 which show very young children.

Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs and say how you think these young children might be feeling. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B, do you remem ber when information (compare, you were very young? and speculate) seeking information.

I Seeking
Candidate people

contrast

Tum to pictures

1 and 2 on page and contrast

161 which show people these photographs

B. compare

and say how difficult it is for

to find the information

they need. You have a minute to do this.

Candidate

A, do you find it easy or difficult to read maps?

(3 minutes)

I Raising
college

money

(discuss and evaTUate) 162 which show ideas for raising money. Your school or to buy a minibus. What is the best way to do this? What come across trying to raise money?

Tum to the pictures on page wants to raise money kinds of problems

might students

(4 minutes)
Answer these questions:

How easy or difficult is it to raise money? Have you ever been involved in a project to raise money for something? How would you set about raising money to people for something like a school minibus? tins? Do you like giving money who stand in the street with collecting

Why(not)?

""for Paper 5

TEST
Candidate A

1,

PART

Useful phrases Candidate A

Well, there are people having 50mething to eat in both photos. In the first photo 50me people are having a meal in a restaurant.
In the second photo there are people sitting outside at a cafe and a couple sitting on a wall eating ice creams. The people eating ice cream could be on holiday. They look very relaxed sitting in the street.

I can't see any traffic 50 perhaps they're watching a musician or a street entertainer. 1t looks as if the people are having a
Chinese meal. They could be celebrating a birthday or something special.

TEST CandidateB

1.

PART

T E S T
Candidates

..

1.

PA RT

A and B

Useful

phrases B

Candidate

i I
I

80th these photos show people being filmed, or perhaps they are making a programme for TV. / think the chi/dren in the first photograph look alittle puzzled. 8ut / also think they are interested what is happening as they have stopped to watch. The man on the mobile phone not seem to notice them. does in

In the second photo the man is smiling and talking to the camera. / think he looks quite happy and relaxed, but the man who is interviewing him is frowning. He has probably asked a question and does not agree with what the man is

saying.

Useful

phrases A and B with different people. It depends on

Candidates

Well, I think different things are popular their lifestyle. What do you think?

Yes, I agree in general. For example, if you want to go on holiday, you probably fly. But if you have a baby like these people, I'm not sure. What do you think is best for them? My feeling is that it's easier for them to travel by car because everything they need. Yes, that's a.good point. is popular with young people? I think the train is, they can pack

But which form of transport but what's your opinion?

T E S T. . 2. CandidateA Candidate B

P A R T

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Useful

phrases B .show people

.

Candidate

Wel/, both these photos

playing musie.
In the first photo I think they are students and they look quite concentrated.

Perhaps they are feeling tired but they look very serious. And in the second photo playing an instrument. I don 't know there is a man

what it is but it only has two

strings.
I think he comes from Asia or the Far

East. He could be singing as well because his mouth is open. I think he must be feeling quite lonely and the lady watching him does not look as if she is enjoying the musie.
Useful phrases A

Candidate

I think the people in the first photo

could be at an airport because wheeling a lot of luggage. they are

And in the other photo the men could be at a station. Perhaps they are getting out of a taxi. In the first photo the people are probably feeling stressed with all their bags and suitcases. In the second photo the men do not have as many suitcases, but they are probably feeling stressed as well because their suitcases look heavy. I think people can feel exhausted when they travel because everywhere is so busy, and they have to carry all their things with them. It's not much fun.

T E S T
Candidates

2,
A and B

P A R T

3.

.'.

T E S T Candidate A

3,.

P A R T .2

-.----Useful phrases A show people sitting Candidate

80th these photos by themseliles.

In the first photo the man looks as if he's travelling somewhere. From the way he is dressed 1think he is feeling very comfortable and enjoying being by himself.

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I !,. _ i

He can choose where to go and what to do when he wants. And in the second photo 1think the man is sitting on his motorbike. He is feeling very contented. reading a magazine and smoking his pipe. When you are alone you can please yourself how you spend your time.

!L

Useful

phrases A and B What do you think about newspapers

Candidates

Right. Let's discuss each one in tum. and magazines? world. They're probably the best.

Well, they're good because you can find out about what's happening in the
I don 't agree. It's much quicker more up-to-date. Yes, but not everyone if you check things on the internet. about radio and television? And it's Ilike

radio.

can do that. What

Yes. I would agree with you. 50 do you think radio is the best? It's not as good as the internet, though.

TEST Candidate B

3~

PART

TE.ST.

3,

PART

Candidates A and B

-. -

Candidate B
These people are making creating things. In the top photo things.

8
the people are

artists.

They are drawing plants and flowers and I think people get a lot of fun when they do this. It doesn't matter if you only do it for yourself. you have the feeling of produdng something beautiful. In the second photo the man is getting enjoyment frem what he

does because he is making things

for children. I think the children love weanng the balloons he is making for

Useful phrases Candidates A and B

them.

OK. which club would you fike to join? Shall we discuss the different dubs and then dedde? Are you interested in computers? I think that would be quite a good club. I disagree. We have computer lessons at school. What about a museum club? That would be something different. Yes. you're right. But it would depend on the kind of museum. /s that your fim choice?
I don't know yet. What about the other five which we haven't mentioned. like the sports club and the theatre club? Ilike acting and I think it would be a great opportunity to be in a play or a musical.

They all get a lot of fun frem what he does. and perhaps he is teaching them how to make things

aswell.

TEST CandidateA Candidate B

Useful phrases

4-,

PART

Useful phrases Candidate B

Candidate A
Theyoung chi/dren in the fim photo appear to be enjoying themseilies on a

The people sitting on some steps are

looking at a map.

boat.

The boy who is standing

happy.

looks very and sister, friends

I think the people in the other photo are asking for directions or information.
l1's quite hard if you are in a foreign country like the women in the first

They don 't look like brother 50 perhaps they are making with each other.

photo.
Even if you have a map, i1's not always easy to find where you are. If you can speak the language, it's easier to ask for help like the old people are doing in

In the other photo there is a baby sitting

in a pram.

I don't know whether i1's a boy or a gin. P~obab/Y a gir!. I think she's eating a
piece ot toast. And I think she must be feeling contented being pushed around in her pram, watching everything that happens around her.

the second photo.

Candidates A and B

Useful phrases Candidates A and B

Right. What shall we talk about first? A minibus is quite expensive 50 we have to think about best way to get a lot of money. What's your opinion about washing cars? I don't think that's very good idea. You can't earn much money doing that. What about a concer!? I think that's a good idea. If you can arrange a really good concert, then you can sell hundreds of tickets and that would bring in lots of money. lagree. It would involve a lot of work, though. You could use the school hall but the penormers would not be able to charge, otherwise you would not make much profit. And it might be quite difficult to persuade people that they must penorm for free.

You're nghr. What about this other picture where... ?

Test 1

Part 3: Why the United 16 17 18 19 20 G: H: A: F: C:

Nations

Went

to School

Part 1: The history of suning 1 E: Hawaiihas !he best surf in Ihe world 2 I: !he lorce can be lile-Ihrealening 3 A; Nature'sway ol saying:stay away (i.e. a warning) 4 F: one man in particularwas responsiblelor Iresh enthusiasm

ExpIanation ol 'Model United Nations'. Unk with relerence to 'other counlries'. Unk with 'other roles'. Unk with students arriving: 'Once they are all together'. Unk with students deciding who will speak after the

committeestage.
21 B:

Unk between students being nervous but also 'gaining in sell-conlidence'. World

Part 4: An Actor's 22 B: 23 A: 24 C:

5 H: hecameacross substance he createda wetsuit a '"

6 D: !he fim eversnowboarding world cup event 7 B: now wants to surf a wave called Jaws
Part 2: Hungry 8 8 8 8 9 A: B: C: D: A: pop stars

9 B: 9 C: 9 10 10 10 10 11 11 D: A: B: C: D: A: B:

11 C: 11 D: 12 A: 12 B: 12 C: 12 D: 13 A: 13 B: 13 C: 13 D: 14 A: 14 14 14 15 B: C: D: A:

15 B: 15 C: 15 D:

Incorrect She does not say people are lussy. Incorrect: There is no relerence to restaurants. Correct: 'She has lo cater lor many difterent tastes'. Incorrect: Only some people are on a special diet. Incorrect: The stars are not worried about their personal salety. Correct: 'no one is bothering them lor autographs'. Incorrect: The managers may be more trouble than the stars. Incorrect: We don't know whether or not this is true. Correct: 'her own particular mixture ...'. Incorrect: Tliey simply like herbal tea. Incorrect: They take the special mixture on stage. Incorrect: They no Ionger drink as much alcohol. Incorrect: 'rich' is the opposite ol 'plain'. Incorrect: There is onry a relerence lo how much Valerie spends. Incorrect: The emphasis is on providing nutritious lood. Correct: 'they're not used to expensive lood, so Valerie prepares plain lood'. Incorrect: There is no relerence to people wanting more expensive lood. Incorrect: She doesn't keep the list 'just in case'; she uses it. Correct: This relers back to 'a stock ol people's requirements' . Incorrect: She has made use ol the list so that things are there il necessary. Incorrect: Having a lot ol money does not make you an expert. Correct: She has learnt to buy what people need quickly. Incorrect There is no mention ol a budget. Incorrect: She is not under pressure to shop quickly. Correct: They won't eat belore a concert because they're 100 nervous. Incorrect: There is lood available whenever they want it. Incorrect: They don't eat at all belore a concert. Incorrect: There is no mention olIhis. Incorrect: Bands are mad but Valerie does not say 'completely mad'. Correct: She is amazed at the change in their behaviour. Incorrect: Valerie does not say they are actually rude on stage. Incorrect: They can be really quiet oft stage.

25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32

A: D: B: D: B: A: C: D:

33 B: 34 C: 35 A:

Laura Dyson is just 21 and already a box office name. His lather and mother are both actors ... his career path was inevitable. in the alternoon I was told I would be on stage that evening I had lo learn ... the exact opposite. Then one day ... and the next day I was on Ihe Iilm set. I didn't have to say a single word! has had no lormai Iraining I used lo leel quite desperate ... out ol work I find most ol them very boring it has not been an easy ride to stardom But I'm quite chaosy now and turn down more scripts than I accept! I used to spend hours mak ing up my lace so that I'd look oIder. my lather refused to agree ... lo pay my way there was something lascinating ... other personalities

Questions 1-21 = 2 marks each l mark each Questions 22-35 The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40,

PAP ER 2.
Part 1 1

Writing'

",

Question

Style: Formalletter. Avoid inlormal expressions. Content l Give inlorrnation about your interests, and say where and how you would like to travel. 2 Ask how long the courses are and whelher you can do more than one activity on a course. 3 Ask about the lurnished apartments. 4 Ask whether language tuition is individual or in groups. 5 Add a question ol your owo based on the inlormation in !he advertisement.

Part 2 Question 2 Style: ForrnaJo neutral. Useelear paragraphs. t Content l Introducethe topic. 2 Suggesta lew examplesol things people can do to Iookafter their environmenl. 3 Explain why and how these exampleswould herp the environment. 4 Concludeyour compositionwith a general comment.

Question 3 Style: Informal (on tent l Inlroduceyour letter with a welcomingsentence. 2 Tellyour friends about two or three of the special
tourist attractions in your area. 3 Suggest one or two things their children would enjoy. These may or may not be Ihe same as the special tourist attractions. 4 Condude the letter appropriately, e.g. that you are looking forward to their visit.

19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27

wears (verb in Presenl simp'e): collocates with 'dothes' a (indefinite artide): refers lo any one day During (preposition): indicales length of time sent (verb in Past simple): used to show Ihat tapes have been received beJbecome (verb): collocales with 'hoping to' and 'famous' what (pronoun): subject of 'makes' ab'e (adjective): completes phrase 'be ab'e to' spite (noun): part of the preposilional phrase 'in spite of' worth (preposition): forms part ot Ihe expression 'iI is worth il'

12 D: Incorrect: He only mentions Mr Chow, not students in There is a mark tor each correct answer in parts 1-4. Part 1 1B 2A Part 2 9 10 11 12 13 2S/twenty-tiveyears power project 3/lhree days cabins 14 15 16 17 18 10smoke natural water job tund 3A 4A 5C 6A 7B 8B 13 A: Incorrect: We know that he isn 't. 13 B: Carrect: He says that 'you can teellike a cross between 13 13 14 14
a celebrity and a creature trom outer space'. 'ncorrect: There is no evidence tor this. Incorrect: There is no evidence tor this. Incorrect: He doesn't say this. Incorrect: This is part ot his experience bul not the end result. 14 C: Incorrect: This is also part ot his teaching experience but nol Ihe end result. 14 D: Correct: 'and become more independent ... there's no fasterway'to grow up\ general.

(: D: A: B:

Question 4 Style: Neutral. . . . (on tent l Choose a person and,use their name as a heading or litle. 2 IntroduceIhe person and explainwhy Iheir
influence is important. 3 Give two or Ihree examples of their influence and its effect. 4 Condude wilh an appropriate comment. Question 5(a)

28 doing (present particip'e): foliom 'by' and collocates with 'work experience'. . 29 as (conjunction): part ot the tixed phrase 'as well as' 30 tound (verb in Past simplEi):part of phrasal verb 'find out' meaning 'discover'

Part 3
31 was unaware I ot Rona's: 'unaware' must be tollowed by 'ot' 32 (been) months I since I saw: 'since' + Past simp'e (trom Present perfect) 33 took I my advice: 'advice' collocates wilh 'take' 34 put up I with: phrasal verb with two partides 35 were prevented Itrom running by: passive construction? prevent + trom + -ing 36 you I 'end me: "end' without 'to' meaning 'allow 10 borrow' 37 his horror I Jim tound: possessive adjective + noun + Past simple 38 do I you want: auxiliary verb used 10 torm question 39 wish II cou'd speak: 'I wish' must be folIowed by a pronoun 40 is grown I by: passive construction in Ihe Present simple + by preceding agenl 'farmers' Part 4: Red Nose Day 41. Ibgether: 'collected' does not need 'together' 42 ,/ 43 like: 'such as' cannot be tollowed by 'like' 44 because: grammatically incorrect within the sentence 45 ,/
46 tor: wrong to put a preposition here

Part 3 19 F 20 E 21 D 22 B 23 C Part 4 NF ~T UF VT ~T ~F ~F

Style: Formai or neulral. Do not use informal expressions. (on tent Briefly describe one of the evenls. Exp'ain your reasons for choosing it and say why you find il interestinwenjoyableleffective etc. (i.e. memorable). Question 5(b)

Questions 1-30

The total score is adjusted to give a mark out ot 40.

=l

mark each

Test 2

Style: Formai or neulral. Do not use informal expressions. (ontent: Decide whelher you Ihink Ihe book is more suitable for radio or lelevision and say why. Choose two or three examples of sceneslevents from the book which you Ihink would make good radio or television supporting and explaining your decision. The two parts of Ihe Writing Paper have equal marks. The total score is adjusted to give a mark out ot 40,

Part 3: Rattling the Cage 15 C: Link between 'disliked having a dever young boss', 'two years' and 'tirst year'. 16 D: Link between 'conditions tor animals' and 'heating in the animai houses'. 17 A: Link between 'heating', 'the keepers went on strike' and' 'Ieaving all the heating turned on'. 18 E: Link between 'the zoo's animai hospital' and 'he was at last in charge ot a proper dinic'. 19 B: Link between 'safari parks', 'cages' and 'to be tair to London Zoo'. 20 F: Link between 'cars' and 'they can go to the country'. 21 I: Link between 'he actually lived in Ihe zoo grounds' and 'he had a fiat'. Part 4: 21 B: 22 D: 23 C: 24/5C: My Own Personal 5pace I share a fiat with three others I'd loveto be able to go tor a walk 'tell them it's nothing personal it's importantthat I creale space tor myseltat the beginning ot each day 24/5A: I have at least an hour to myselt 26 B: It's hopeless to try and tind any privacy in the tlat, so I go out tor a walk 27 B: it gives me the opportunity ... to Ihink about what I have to do Ihe next day 28/9B: It I don 't get time to myselt, 1'11 like a bear with a sore be head 28/9A: It I don't make this space tor myselt,I feel reallytense

Part

1: Dark days

PAPER3
Part 1: 0resund 1 A: 2 C: 3 B:

Use of English
Bridge

'health

care'

is a noun

phrase 47 ,/ 4B being: 'by' is folIowed directly here with Ihe main verb in its particip'e form 49 on: 'on' is used with 'put on a programmelshow' 50 here: does not reter to any place, so it is meaning'ess 51 over: 'give' by itselfis allthat is needed here; 'over' can be used with 'hand' but not in this context

1 G: Now lite starts again. 2 H: The station is home to physicists... and achet. 3 D: they can start and finishwork at whatever times suil them 4 l: smalisocia' groups develop within this iso'ated community 5 F: can open up a new road system 6 A: a way ot havingsome personal and private space 7 B: they are isolated and imprisoned ... but tor many months at a time no chance ot 'eaving Part 2: Into the Gap 8 A: Incorrect:He isnot in a courtroom. 8 B: Incorrect:He hasn't yet begun to teach. 8 C: Incorrect:He isapprehensive. 8 D: Correct:He expects to be judged because 'Theyhave
9 A: 9 B: 9 C: never met a foreigner betore' . Incorrect: This is not mentioned. Incorrect: This is not his decision. Correct: This reters back to 'not been an easy choice to take the opportunity ot doing a gap year'. Incorrect: This is not his decision. Incorrect: The students eye him nervously. Correct: 'Ieft me teeling exhausted, but rewarded'. Incorrect: People are enthusiastic. Incorrect: This is not mentioned. Incorrect: This is not mentioned. 'ncorrect: This is not mentioned. Correct: '\ ... telt appreciated and welcomed ... everyone wants to be your triend' . Incorrect: This is not mentioned. Correct: The best nights were those he spent listening to stories and eating with the tamily, relatively simple pleasures. Incorrect: He doesn't say this. Incorrect: He doesn't mention missing Western entertainment.

Only 'longest' collocales wilh 'bridge'. Only 'strelches' makes sense. The expression is 'into the distance'. The other words do not collocale. 4 B: Only 'meets' collocales. 5 A: 'Iinks' here means 'unites'; none of the others makes sense. 6 D: Building work is 'completed'. 7 D: Only 'separaling' collocates. B B: 'turns inlO' means 'becomes'; all the olher phrasal verbs have different meanings. 9 C: Only 'record' collocales with 'breaker' . 10 A: Allhough C and D work grammatically they do not make sense; B does not collocate. 11 C: Only 'structure' can be used wilh 'bridge'. 12 B: Only B works grammalically; A, C and D would all need anolher noun phrase to complete the structure. 13 D: Only 'jointly' has the right meaning for something done by two parties. 14 A: Only A collocates in this contex!; you can 'spare' and 'spend' 'time' but they mean something different. 15 B: Only 'benefit' collocates in this context. Part 2: Artist Development Manager 16 responsible (adjective): collocates with 'for' 17 ot (preposition): indicates belonging 18 all (determiner): collocates in the expression 'ali that it involves'

52 i

53 ,/ 54 about: the expression 'tor fun' cannol be preceded by 'about' in this context 55 had: you cannot use 'had' betore Presentsimple'buy' Part 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 5: Aboriginal 5tories

surroundings (verb lo noun) traditional (noun to adjective) knowledge (verb to noun) theatrical (noun to adjective) lives (noun to noun, piurai torm) be'ieved (noun to verb, Past simple) personality (adjective to noun) importance (adjective to noun) uncomtortable (noun to negative adjective by adding pretix) possibility (adjective 10 noun)

9 D: 10 A: 10 B: 10 C: 10 D: 11 A: 11 B: 11 C:
11 D: 12 A:

and irritable. 30 C: I'm sure it must be the same tor singers ... complete silence t 31 D: whenIgethomeit'swonderfulo be ableto relax 32 A: off'ce bustle, phones, e-mail,do this, do that 33 C: It people try and talk to me betore midday,I reallysnap at them. 34 A: Evenit I'm away trom home, I try to tind the t'me just to be alone 35 D: Thebreaks are so short there's no time to do anything other than ... Questions 1-21

=2 markseach
=

Questions 22-35 l mark each The total score is adjusted to give a mark out ot 40.

Questions 1-30 and 41-65

Questions 31-40

=2 marks

=l
each

mark each

12 B: 12 C:

The total score is adjusted

to give a mark out ot 40.

Part 1 Question 1 Style: Formallelter. Avoidinformalexpressions. (ontent l Giveinlormation about your group (age, sex etc.) and ask for details about two countries. 2 Ask whal is meant by 'Iarge groups', and 'special prices', . 3 Ask abour sporting activiliesand whether horse. riding is possible. 4 Ask abou1accommodation and food. 5 Ask about intormation packs. Part 2 Question 2 Style: Neutralor informalbecause the readers willbe young people. (on tent l Introducethe person. 2 Saywhy you have chosen him or her. 3 Explainwhal interestsyou about this person. Question 3 Style: Semi-Iormalor neutral. (on tent l Make il elear why Joni had elosed the doOrso quielly. 2 Explainwhal Joni iswailing lor. 3 How does the slory end? Who or what was behind the door?
Question 4 Style: 'ntormal. (ontent l Explainhow your decision to go camping was made al Ihe last minute (good weather?) and that was why your triend didn't know. 2 Tellyour triend who you went camping with. 3 Tell Ihem what happened; mention two or three concrete details to do with camping. 4 Conelude appropriately. Question 5(a)

5 B: Only 'lies' collocates with 'attraction'. 6 C: On'y 'join' tits the meaning here. 7 D: People 'gather'; moreover, A. B and C do not tit 8 A: 'regular' collocates with 'limes'; the others don't in this 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 B: B: C: B: A: B: C:
contexl. 'exchange' collocates with 'news and gossip'. 'issues ot the day' is a tixed expression. 'do business' is a tixed expression. The phrasal verb can only be tollowed by 'Iransactions'. 'it is estimated' is a tixed passive expression. Only 'growing' coUocales with 'number' . Only 'attractions' collocates with 'tourist'. Tourism grammatically.

Part 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65

5: Voices

Foundation

12 A: how relaxing with a book before a big game could

improve Iheir performance

passionately (noun to adverb) musical (noun to adjective) majority(adjective to noun) inspiralion (verb to noun) development (verb to noun) significant (verb to adjective) mathematical (noun lo adjective) communicalion (verb 10 noun) enjoymenl (verb to noun) willingly (noun to, adverb)

13 D: FoolbaUers have a tairly short career ... and moslot

Ihem move on to other jobs

14 B: I had almosl no selt-contidence bul nowadays I'm quite

happy standing up in front ot 500 children

Part 3 15 G: Link between 'But writing a book ... was one Ihing' and 16 17 18 19
'Writing a book when ... was quite another: Link between 'on arriving' and 'oft I drove'. Link between 'betore I could open il' and 'once inside' . Linkwith 'Every passer-by ..:. . Link with 'children ... sliding on ice ... ' and 'children sliding down the chute'. . 20 l: linie wilh 'Have you heard?' and direct speech that folIows. 21 A: Contrastive link between 'nothing to worry aboul' and 'Some people did worry, however:

Queslions 1-30 and 41-65 ='1 marle eai:h

Questions 31-40

=2

D: F: B: H:

marks

each

Part 2: Sports

The tota' score is adjusted

to give a mark out ot 40.

16 Ihere (pronoun): Ihere + verb 'lo be' lo indicate that something exists 17 No (adverb): part of negative adverbial expression 'no longer' 18 sit (verb): collocales with 'armchair' 19 where (adverb): adverb ot place 20 so (conjunction): links people's desire with Iheir action 21 addilion (noun): part ot the preposilional phrase 'in addition lo' 22 every (determiner): collocates with 'number' 23 Ihey (pronoun): reters back lo 'Olympics' 24 have (verb): part ot modal verb 'have lo' used in the passive 25 but (conjunction): part of structure 'not just/only ... but also' 26 who (relative pronoun): reters 10 'visitors' 27 as (conjunction): used here lo mean 'because' 28 has (verb in Present simple): collocates with 'ettecl' 29 since (preposilion): used to reter to a tixed point ot lime in the past 30 become (past participie): part ot verb in the Present perfect

PAPER4-.

listening

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in parts 1-4.

There is a mark tor each correct answer

Part 1 1A 2C 3A 4B SB 6C Part 2
9 10 11 12 13 lin/melal root tape candles traeks piane 14 15 16 17 18

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sugar cane rats heaters 1000/I/one Ihousand kmslkilometres inside

Part 3 19 C 20 E 21 A 22 F 23 D Part 4 ~A ~C
Queslions 1-30

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Style: Formai or neutral. Do not use intormal expressions. (ontent Say which character is your favourite. Give specitic reterences trom the book to explain why you like Ihe characler so much. Question 5(b)

asked John I not to speak: 'asked' used as a reporting verb wish II could: 'I wish' must be tollowed by a pronoun in case I it rains: in case + pronoun + verb in Present simple even Ihough I he was feeling/telt: conjunction used to express contrast told her son 10ft: phrasal verb meaning 'scold!rebuke' do not I interes!: auxiliary verb + intinitive everyone's/our surprise I Kilty came: 'surprise' used as noun think that I one of: passive to active you mind I if I borrow: auxiliary question torm + it + Presenl simple is not I as/so cheap as: comparative structure

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Part 4: I Need My Computer 22 B: 10remind me about meetings with other doctors 23 C: for tinding out what other companies likemine are oftering 24 A: movingtrom Ihe notes I have made . . 10more developed pieces 25 D: Insteadot having10draw pictures I can gel Ihem on Ihe computer 26 A: I can work on trains and buses 27/8B: 10tind out about the latest discoveries 27/8E: and use the internel to research new musie 29 C: everyoneexpects you to have a compuler Ihese days 30 E: Mye-mailis likehavinga friend 31 C: il is not as personal as a phone cali 32 E: it savesa lot ot money 33 D: Ihey let me have Iheir old one 34 E: to send oul informationabout myself 35 E: Iowned one ot the earlylaptops; Mylife ... would be a . real struggle without mycomputers.
Questions 1-21

Test 3 PAPER 1. Readin9

Queslions 22-35 l mark each The total score is adjusted to give a mark out ot 40.

=2 marks

each

PAPER2. Writing

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Style: Formai or neutral. Do not use informal expressions. (ontent Say whelher you agree or disagree wilh the stalemenl. Give reasons tor your opinion and reter lo specific examples trom the book which make it elear why you enjoyed reading il. The two parts of Ihe Wriling Paper have equal marks. The total score is adjusted to give a mark out ot 40.

Part 4: Time Travel 41 Ihe: no artiele betore 'history'

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43 is: grammatically wrong 44./ 45 since: a conjunction is not needed here 46 and: 'however' is the adverb which links the ideas correctly 47 tar: you cannol put 'far' between 'so' and 'liny'

48 ./

PAPER;{ Use of English-',

Part 1: Coffee Culture

49 so: it Ihisword were used, it would have to be at the start of the sentence
50 Ihere: no specific reterence to a place, so it is wrong

Part 1 Part 1: White Storks Questlon 1 1 G: So my inilialjob was 10collect Style:Formalletter.Avoidintorma!expressions. 2 B: It was a marvellousscene (on tent l Giveinformationabout yourselt and your friend, 3 D: The numbers ot storks ... The major cause for this ages and backgrounds. decrease ... 2 Askwhere volunteers are sent and how otd most 4 A: the birds adjusted 10this loss by carryingtheir twigs people are. even higher 3 Askaboul the skillsthat are needed. 5 F: If a stork can't tind sufficientfood ... it willquite happily 4 Ask about accommodation and whelher food is teed ott what it can tind in rubbishtips ineluded. 6 H: the stork willno doubt find a way to ensure it will 5 Askwhether there are any extra costs. survivelong into the fulure Part 2: Unusual storytelling 7 C: It's gripping storytellingand not a singlechildhas moved. 8 D: Women do not usuallyreteree foolball malches. 9 C: who mainlysil at Ihe back ot elassroomsand don't wanl to take part in lessons 10 D: Thecorrect answer is expressed by the who!e of the sixth paragraph. 11 A: 'strong male role models'.,'grow up wanting ... tootballers and 'they'lI!isten ... teachers' Part 2 Question 2 Style: Formaito neutral. Usea heading or title. (ontent l Inlroducethe topie and iefer to your own personal interestsor hobbies. 2 Developthe lopic by dealingwith each inlerest in turn. 3 Summarisewhy you Ihinkwhat you do is a good way to spend your free time. .

51 ./ 53 ./

1 B: Theworld can only 'go by'. 2 A: Only 'queue' collocates;'Iine' would be right if tollowed by 'ot people'. 3 A: Only 'demand' makes sense here and has to be folIowed by 'tor' in Ihis conlexl. 4 C: Read the complete paragraph caretullyin order to understand Ihe writer's scepticismand the tact thal Ihe attraction isthe environmenl, not the cofteeI

52 or: 'SlOp' tollowed by participie 54 on: 'take on' is not used to talk about time 55 lo: the verb 'reach' is not tollowed by the preposition 'lo'

Question Content

3 l Explain what the 'secret' iso 2 Reason(s)why the matter must be kept secret. 3 What has happened/couldhappen that might make it dilficult to keep the secret? 4

Style: Semi-formal or neutral.

25 part (noun): torms verb phrase 'take part' 26 likely (adverb):used after comparative'more' 27 were (auxiIiary verb): completes passivestructure 28. used (past participie): collocates with 'knowledge' 29 level (noun). collocates with 'sub-conscious' 30 selling (gerund): relates to exploiting people's spending habits Part 3 31 looked I up to: phrasal verb meaning 'respect' 32 apart trom I Judith had: 'apart trom' meaning 'with the exception ot' 33 have difficulty I (in) 'earning: have dilficulty + -ing 34 is not'! worth asking: worth + -ing 35 wouldnot have I been ab'e: third conditional 36 are not allowed I to take: allowed + intinitive 37 never takes lany notice ot or takes no I notice of: fixedphrase meaning 'ignore' 38 has gone I ott: phrasal verb 39 ought to have I done 40 am having I my bedroom decorated: causativetorm

Part 2 9 fl9 million

10 woolly scarf

26 A: 14 15 16 17 18 season ticket tilmed (tor TV) competitions products wages

11 f80 12 world 13 dinner

Question

Style: Formal; write elear paragraphs, perhaps using subheadings. Content l Recommend a televison programme. 2 Explain why it would be usetulandhelptulfor toreign.learners. . '. 3 Give one or tWo examples 6t things from the programme that support your recommendation. Question Content 5(a) Recommend the title ot the book. Say what you have especially enjoyed about the book (e.g. characters, storyline, level ot language etc.). Say why you think your triend would enjoy reading it. Conclude appropriately.

Part 3 19 D 20 B 21 E 22 A 23 C Part 4 ~F ~T UT VT ~F ~T ~F

children as young as nursery age, and you may have the chance to work with them 27 C: walking and elimbing, boating ... and white-water rafting /" 28 D: the best market in West Atrica 29 B: bringing new investments and ideaswith them 30 B: the main spoken languages are Ewe, Twi and Ga 3112C:Accommodation is either with host tamilies or local hostels. 31/2D: you can choose to stay with a host tamily or you may preter to find your owo room. or apartment 33 A: and many people are vegetarians . 34 A: It's an area with a special teel to it . 35 B: teaching'lively songs and rhymes is very popular Questions 1-21 = 2 markseach Questions 22-35 = 1 mark each The total score is adiusted to give a mark out of 40.

Questions 1-30 = I mark each The total score is adiusted to give a mark out ot 40.

Style: Intormal.

Test 4
Part 1 1 1 Give intormation about the event you are organising and say what you would like. 2 Ask about costs: tood, drink and a private room. 3 Ask about the number ot people that the restaurant can accommodate. 4 Ask about equipment tor playing musie and say you want to bring your own CDs etc. 5 Ask about specia, elfects, lighting, decoration etc. 6 Ask about opening and elosing times.

Question 5(b)

Style: FormaI.
Content Briefly say what the book is about. Describe one event in the book that would interest peop'e and possibly encourage them to read the book for themselves.

The two parts ot the Writing Paper have equal marks. The tota' score is adiusted to give a mark out ot 40,

Part 4 41 .I' 42.1' 43 then: there is no functionfor this word here 44 one: the fixedphrase is 'for examp'e' 45 must: the writer is arguing that young peop'e do things voluntarily 46 do: not a question, othe auxiliary wrong s is 47 to: 'ask' cannot be folIowed by 'to' 48.1' 49 50 51 52 by: there is no tunction for this word here at the preposition is unnecessary even: wrong because there is no emphasis here like:this often creeps into spoken English but is

Part 1: My Kind of Life

1 E: 2 I: 3 A: 4 H: 5 C: how photogenic the child would appear ... so each audition ... is watched on a monitor The schedule was always very tight when I'tirst 'eft university l worked as a personal assistant you end up disappointing the vast majority ot these kids they've all worked and rehearsed enormously hard ... they may have travelled miles ... spent money on tares and new elothes it is worth auditioning over and over again some ot these new young taces will go on to become big names in the years ahead

Question Content:

Style: Formalletter. Avoid intormal expressions.

6 D: 7 G:

Part 2 Question 2 Style: Formalletter ot application.

Part

1: Musie - a Universal

Language

1 D: 2 A: 3 A: 4 C:

Only 'arose' collocates with 'as a development'. Only 'one' tits the meaning of the sentence. In this context, the only word which collocates with
'Ianguages'

grammatically wrong here 53 .I' 54 having: the correct verb is 'we're chatting' 55 that: the fixed expression is 'you're only young once' Part 56 57 58 59 S: Recognising a Uar

Part 2: Roamers 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 D: D: B: A: C: B: A: Matt Lassiterspotted a business opportunity hostels that made young visitors teel at home taking time olf ... has quite a lot of money like a kindly aunt or unele looking after young people olfers a sate and secure torm ot accommodation customers would all be tamiliar with the internet knowing that backpackers want to feellike explorers

Content: 1 Saywhy you are interested in applying tor the job.

2 Explainwhy you think you are a geod person tor the job (e.g. past experience. contid~t in dealing with people, available during the summer. good spoken English etc.).

History was passeddown the generations by being 'recorded' in musie. 5 B: The phrasal verb 'pass on' is the only correct verb in this context; all the others mean something dilferent. 6 D: Only correct word in context. 7 B: Gnly 'satisty' collocates with 'the teel-good tactor' . 8 A: Gnly word which collocates with the words on either side ot the gap. 9 D: 'taru' would need a piu rai verb to be correct. 10 C: Only 'score' can be used in this context and collocates with 'test'. 11 D: Onty word that torms a fixed expression. 12 A: 'supported' here means 'providing turther evidence'. 13 B: Forms a phrasal verb meaning 'nurtured' . 14 D: Forms a tixed expression. 15 C: Forms a tixed phrase. Part 2: Follow Your Nose

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62
63 64 65

ability (adjective to noun) truth (adjective to noun) sixth (noun to adiective) normally (adjectiveto adverb) instance (adjectiveto noun) dilferent (verb to adjective) alteration: (verb to noun) realisation: (verb to noun) judgement: (verb to noun) unreliable (verb to negative naun by adding pretix)
31-40

Question 3
Style: Semi-tormal or neutral.
Content: l Introduce 2 Describe yourself and your country.

Questions 1-30 and 41-65 = I mark each

Questions

=2

marks each

The total score is adjusted

to give a mark out ot 40.

16 between (preposition): 'between' two things 17 takes (verb): collocates with 'two seconds' 18 enter (verb): collocates with 'nose' 19 whichlthat (relativepronoun): reters to 'brain' 20 how (adverb): reters to manner 21 not (adverb): used to negate the idea ot 'understanding' 22 with (preposition): collocates with 'relationships' and 'other people' 23 tall (verb): part ot tixed expression 'tall in love' 24 this (pronoun): reters to 'people tend to smell ot what they eat'

PAPER4~-

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Part 3: Flying into the Record Books 15 A: Link between 'Polly's... journey began' and 'it ended'. 16 F: Link between 'behind schedule' and 'the delay was the result ot'. 17 C: Link between the past. Amelia Earhart and Polly's behaviour. 18 H: Link between the journey going well and the tact that Polly even had some tree time. 19 B: Link between 'To her horror' and 'most dangerous kind ot ice'. 20 D: Link between 'she had used more tuel than expected' and 'As a result the main tank had run dry'. 21 G: Link between 'warm welcome' and 'on one occasion'. Part 4: Projects 22 C: Abroad

what you do on a typical day.

Question 4 Style: Formal;wnte elear paragraphs. perhaps using subheadings.

Content Question l Explain where you took the group. 2 Describe what interested the visitors.

5(a)

Style: FormaI. Content Describetwo characters trom the book. Saywhat you tind interesting about each ot these characters and why you have chosen to meet them. Question 5(b)

There is a mark tor each correct answer in parts 1-4.

Part 1
18 2B 3C 4A 58 6A 7C 8A

ranging trom well-equipped independent and state schools to much smaller ones 23 D: the French intluence is still evident 24 A: you will be treated as an addition to any school or tamily that you .join 25 B: children and their parents ... and children work hard at school

Style: FormaI.

Content

Briefly describe book. e.g. plot. setting, characters. the Saywhy you think it is worth readinge.g.
it's entertaining, interesting. exdting etc.

The two parts ot the WritingPaper have equat marks. The total score is adjusted to give a marle out ot 40.

Part 1 2 3 4 5

1: The Early Days ot Football C: A: C: A: D: Only 'lorms' collocates wiih 'game'. 'An association' is 'Iormed'. Only 'rules' is appropriate in this context. Only 'grounds' collocates with 'Iootball'. 'meant' is used here with the sense ol 'as a result'. 'Ians' are people who lollow their team, or a pop group ete. Forl1)Sa phrasal verb meaning .'established'. 'prelerred' iS.the only word which is grammatically correct here. The choice was between lootball and rugby. Dnly 'running' collocates with 'river'. Dnly verb that makes sense in context. The banks would have been built up (made) using earth. Dnly 'proper' collocates with 'stands'. in contrast to the 'earth banks'. Dnly 'posts' collocates with 'wooden'. The text indicates that nobody had thought ol nets until 1891, 50 'invented' is the right answer.

49 the: the delinite article is not used belore an abstract noun with general meaning 50 much: grammatically incQrrect 51 well: cannot be used before 'uselul' 52 ol . 53 kind: the correct structure would be 'a kind ol lIour' 54 a: the lixed expression is 'in lact' 55 ol Part 5: The Man who 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 Furnished the World

6 B: 7 C: 8 B: 9 10 11 12 13 A: C: B: B: C:

hatred (verb to noun) delivery (verb to noun) shoppers (noun to noun) choice (verb to noun) addition (verb to noun) throughout (preposition to preposition) accusation [verb to noun) argument (verb to noun) products (verb to noun, piu rai lorm) combinations (verb to noun, piurai lorm)
1-30 and 41-65 2 marks 31-40

14 D: 15 A:

Questions Questions

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The tota' store is adjusted Part 2: Fast Track to Fluency 16 a (indelinite article): must lollow 'such' 17 to (verb particie): part ol the inlinitive 18 grow (verb): part ol phrasal verb 'grow up' 19 ol (preposition): lollows 'awareness' 20 lor (preposition): lollows 'ability' in this context 21 carried (past participie): part ol phrasal verb 22 out (preposition): verb + particie + particie 23 were (verb): relates to state ol being 24 whereas (conjuction): meaning 'on the other hand' 25 smaller (adjective): used in comparison with 'larger' 26 when (adverb): relers to time 27 same (adjective): collocates with 'way' 28 other (determiner): links to 'one language' 29 well (adverb): part ol lixed expression 'as well as', meaning 'in addition to' 30 and (conjunction): links the two statements about children's skills

to give a mark out ot 40.

There is a mark for eath torrect answer in parts 1-4. Part 1 1A 2B 3A 4C 5C 6A 14 15 16 17 18 7A 8C

Part 2 9 2/two weeks 10 bucket 11 Bangwith Style 12 22/twenty-twomins/minutes 13 6Isix ~rt3 ~B ~rt4 NB WD ~B ~F UC UE UB nA ~C

hockey builder (the) drums hammer hard(-)line

Part 3
31 shouldlought to/must hang I on to: direct speech using a phrasal verb meaning 'to keep' 32 in spite ol I never having: in spite ol + -ing 33 is I not necessary: impersonal construction using 'it' 34 suggested (tha!) I we (should) go: reporting verb + (should +) inlinitive without 'to 35 would not Ilet him or did not I let him: let + object + inlinitive without 'to' 36 had not Ilost my mobile: third conditional 37 will be I met active to passive 38 burst out I laughing: phrasal verb + -ing 39 objects to I people phoning: object + to + -ing 40 rather stay I in bed than: would rather + inlinitive without 'to' + than Part 4 41 this: no demonstrative 42 ol adjective needed

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Questions 1-30 l mark each The tata' store is adjusted to give a mark out of 40.

43 lor: not necessary 44 most superlative lorm ol 'ord' is 'oldest' 45 grown: unnecessary and grammatically incorrect 46 in: cannot be used alter 'believed' in this context 47 ol 4801

Interviewer: operation.

Goodness, I didn't realise it was such a big

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For Questions 1-8, choose the best answer. A. B ar C.

also Ihe opportunity lo buy same ot Ihe wark on display. I'm nOI so keen on meeting new people bul I do like gossiping with triends about the new artists and what they're up to. No more painting in oils tor Ihis generation, Ihey're tar more adventurous. Ilove looking at those huge canvases covered with sand, bits ot glass and metal, things that in my day we would've considered . lo be rubbish! 7 Hi, Celia, it's me. Yes I'm al Ihe airport. No, no, I've got my passport unlike lasl time when I torgal it. Look, I'm atraid I'v.. left mv diary. No, not Ihe big desk one, the one I keeo in my bindbag it's on top ot my laptop computer. I know, I was 90ing to bring my laptop but Ijust couldn't carry anything else. Well, it it's not there, it'lI be in Ihe top drawer ot my desko Yes? Brilliant. Can you gel here in Ihe next hour? 1'11 wail at check in

Naw it you're planning on making a quick getaway this weekend, you may want to rearrange your plans. As it it wasn't difticult enough laSI weekend wilh Ihe Irain strike and Ihe tog delaying tlights midweek, Ihere are a nllmber ot molorw'IY reDairs beina C"arriMout aver the next lew davs which are bound 10 aftect journey times, 50 tor more delailed intormalion phone the travel hol-line on ... 2 A: It's a number ot years now, Lianel, since you brought out your iIIuslrated book on garden planls but I know you're very busy wilh anOlher project. B: Yes, lam. When I was researching the book on tlowers, I became quite inleresled in butterflies and my publisher suggesled I should make them Ihe subject ot my next book. But I wasn't thal keen. A: Sa? B: Well, I Ihink il was wandering Ihrough Ihe woods looking tor planls when I tirst noticed how tascinating lite on the ~ ot Ihe woodland iso Quite amazing, another world in facto 811 kinds of finv creatures crawlina around. 3 I mean, you know I wasn't looking torward lo Ihat meeling with the boss. He goes on and on and never knows when to stop, he never seems to realise thal people get really bored when he starts lecturing them. Added to which ot course, I was worrying over how I was going lo explain Ihat mislake I'd made. And then, would you believe it. his secrelary rings lo say he's been delayed and he's decided not to 00 ahead after all <o I can
aDDointment!

Jeffrey OsIand: Oh yes. Altogether we have accommodation tor about 70 people. When I say accommodation, I don 't mean a luxury hoteli What we have are wooden cabins which contain between Iwo and rlVe beds, and are very simply turnished, allhough we do have a tew single rooms available. There are common rooms tor relaxation, wilh facilities tor making drinks. We al50 grow all aur own tood and meals are served in the Centre restaurant. As you might expect we only serve vegetarian tood, no meat whatsoever. We don't allow people to bring meat in with them either. But we have an excellent chet who prepares reatfy imaginative vegetarian tood and I've'yel lO hear anyone complain. The atmosphere is very.relaxed and intorrnal. ~ do forbid [)eOnie to smoke in the buildinas. Intervlewer: Sa, it I wanled to do a short course, what kind ot thing could I do? Jeffrey Osland: II would depend on your inlerests. ~ do on~ ot aur aen@ral ("OIJ~ on Natural Gard@nino. You'd learn about nature garden wildlite, herbs, climbing plants and plants which have partieular scents ar perfumes. Or you could do one ot aur more specialised courses on Walerless Toilets.

2 Thereare so many things that I think I couldn't livewithout. My mum moans at me because Ican't be bOlheredto cook. But I mean who needs lOcook when there are 50many lakeaway places. Norcan I imaginelifewithout radroand 1Y.but ~ one thino that's made il bia diffPrMceto mv lifeit~ the rash machina I ran relaxabout 9~ttinQmonev and not rus" around t~na to oet to at any lime ot noo;es.Iwas always running out o cash but nawa"bank belora ilday ar night Ican lurn up al a
hole in Ihe wall, put my card in and magic

No hassie.

- there~

the money!

3 I know Ihere are aU sorts ot wonderful inventions and it's easy to take everything tor granted. Uke electricity :-' lite as we know it would be impossible without it, I mean we depend on it tor almost everything. But tor me personalfy it~ Ihe car which I think has massively changed people's lives. I know that holidays in space are more ar less a reality now, and you can reach any part ot !he woM by piane. BilI il's Ih.. .."'.. ot the car Ihe tact that it oll..rs vou such treedom. Like you wake up in the moming and think where would Ilike to go today? And you just do itl 4 I think some inventions are such fun. Ali these computer games, I reaUy lave them. And Ihe tact Ihat they're hand-held is great. They help me relax when I'm teeling stressed and take my mind aft whalever's worrying me, although I suppose I could live without them it I had to. But Ihere's no way I could live without. my e-mail. When we aUletl schoollast year, I made Sllre I had ~rvone"s ~mail addr~s and that means ~ .111eP-D touch k in

- and Ihank you!

8 Hello. My name's Birch, Alan Birch, Ihat's right, yes, trom Ihe studio. Yes, my usual please, no, hang on, I think I'd like a difterenl lopping. Can I have mushrooms instead ot anion? I'm sorry this is bad line, I can hardly hear you, it's breaking up. What? I'm in my car, yes, stuck in a traftic jam. I'm ab50lutely starving. lock, can vou oer the boy to QOmund to mvoffice_ oooosil.. Ihe studio - and "II pick il up trom Ihere? Sure, 1'11 be in my car. It he waits on Ihe pavement outside, 1'11 pay him when I get Ihere. Great. Thanks a lot.

Interviewer:

Waterless toilets?!

Jeffrey Osland: That's right. It's aur most popular course. There's a big.demand tor it tram countries where there are serious water shortages. We have designed a syslem which does nol require water, it's a dry syslem. Ollr SYSlem helos neoole use thPir limitM suonli~ for ~nti.!ll thinos like washino and drinki na as warpr i~ v@rvorecious in manv nam ot the world." Olher courses show people how 10 save torests, birds and animals. Interviewer: How amazing. It sounds tascinating. Are these courses expensive? Jeffrey Osland: Not realfy. In order to be tair we operate a varied price structure, which charges peopte what Ihey can afford. For examole il vou'l'@ in full.time emolovment vou Dav mate than il vou're out ot wark and haven't aot a iob And for oenolp. who .!lrPnot .!lbieto oav anvthina at aU we have CIfund which was set UDbv the Centr@-CIlew vears aao. This helps us to pay someone's costs, including their travel costs tram home lO Ihe Centre. Sa we never tum anyone away, allhough we can only help a smali number ot people each year as we do not make a huge profit. Interviewer: 50 it I wanl to go on a course, how do I apply?

and aet to meet uo with each oth..r. And it we can't meet, then at leastwe know each other's news and what we're alldoing.
5 I hate being withoul my electric toothbrush, but I know Ihat's silly because most people use an ordinary loothbrush and never think twice about it. But Ihere is one invenlion which has really saved my lite and that's my electronic diary. My girltriend bought me one because she gal 50 ted up with me torgetting arrangements. .lVp'no exnJc:;enaw for lomettina anvthina even her birthday is programmed into it! They used to be dead expensive but now they've come down in price and I use mine all the time.

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Followiog on trom last monlh's successful tamily coneert which was a sell-out, National Promotions are pleased to announce their new series ot concerts beginning in Ihe autumn with a really exciting ofter. Whalever price ot licket you purchase, ~ will march it with a free ticketand the samp orice 50 ~~7(t~~ng a triend ar one ot Ihe tamify at enjoy a concert tor norma I oriee. Don't torget to book early it you want to enjoy a candle-lit supper betore er after the concert in one ot aur restaurants. For turther details, conlact aur booking oftice on ... 5 A: Can I help you, sir? Would you like the porter to take your suitcase to your room? B: No, Ihank you. I'm atraid I can't get my case unlocked. I usuallv carrv twa kevs bllt I can't tind "Iher at thp moment so Iwonder it VOII ave one. lI's a standard lock, nothing special. h I've tried to break it with my penknife without success even though it's onfy smali. I suppose I could just cut into the top ot it as it's tairly 50ft material but then 1'11 have ruined it and have to buy another one. A: 1'11 what I can do tor you, sir, I know we have some. Just see wait a tew minutes and 1'11 have a look. 6 It's always exciting when a new exhibition opens. Esoeciallv one

You will hear an radio interview with a research scientisl. For Questions 24-30, decide which of the statements are true and which are false Write T for True ar F for False in the boxes provided. Interviewer: My guest on today's programme What's New in Medicine' is Andrew Taylor. Andrew. welcome to the programme. Naw I know there've been some pretty exciting developments recently in your area ot wark and one, in particular, which is close to your heart is Ihe 'smart pili'. Andrew Taylor: Wen, I guess 'mtart DiWis ius. a convenient term for what I think is Doina to be a Drettv imoortant develooment in medical lechno/OQy But what set us aft looking at this in the laboratary is the tact thal thousands ot people each year are admitted lO hospital because Ihey have accidentalfy taken the wrong medicine ar the wrong dose ot medicine. Interviewer: Ihal? How come? Surely it must be quile difticult lo do

Jeffrey Osland: Good question. Well, I suppose you could say that basically we're inlerested in prolecting the environment and Ihal means looking al alternative lechnologies to provide energy tor the tulu re. Interviewer: Centre do? "m still not sure I understand. What does Ihe

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Jeffrey Osland: It does a whole range ot things. We opened twentv-five vears ago but in the last ten years we've considerably expanded aur activities and naw we have lots ot working displays. These disolavs are buill on the sile which we OCCUDV th~ "part ot the count~ide and indude wavs to uc:;p in the sun and wind tor oower as weU as law energy buildings and difterent kinds ot tarming. We're open lO the public all year round and last year we had over 80,000 visitors. Everyone is welcome. We get casual visitors, tourists, environmental specialists and lots ot school children, especialfy orimarv school children who a~ doina a oroiect on some a~DKt ot the environmenl. We al50 run courses tor secondary schools, universities and overseas students and these courses are residential, obviously, because people come and stay tor short periods ot time. Most ot Ihe cOII"es laSl Ihree davs although in the summer we run week-Iong courses.

You will hear five different people talking about the importance of modem inventions. For Questions 19-23, choose from the list A-F the reason each SPeaker gives for the importance of rhe invention to them personally. Use the letters only ance. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. 1 I used to think television was Ihe most brillianl invenlion because you could sit in an armchair and have a windowon the world. But in the last couple ot years I've changed my mind. For me now the best thing ever is the mobile phone. I mean lhey used to be 50 heavy and nol that attractive to carry around. But now they're tiny and light I nevpr 90 anvwhere without mine. And you can buy personalised covers and even change the covers to match what you're wearing. Same ot my triends are sa cool Ihey dye their hair lo malch their phones and their watch SIraps as well. I mean how amazing is thal?!

Andrew Taylor: Not really. There're people who perhaps take quite a lot ot medicine, tablets and so on, particularly elderiy people, and 50 il's not difticult tor them to oiek uo the wrona bottle or cadet wilhollt realisinQ. And then there're people with poor eyesight who can mistake one bottle tor another, and tor Ihem the risk ot laking Ihe wrong medicine is even higher. Peoole arp. verv c:;ensitiveand thev wotrv about oettino thinas wmno and aettina into trouble with their doctor

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Andrew Taylor: ot course not. 50 what we've come up with is , simple system tor readiog pilIlabeis out loud. And this will be ot great benetit to people whose sight is not very good. We've oeen experimenting with the system and aenerallv <oeaking most D~oolp ar~ bnth ama:zerl and deliahted with it Interviewer: How does it work? creatures, and will disappear tor long periods at a time, whereas dogs are more home-Ioving. Don't let vour child-sooil an animai bv overfeedino it. I've seen some kids who think they're being really kind when they give a pet large helpings ol tood and then they wonder why the animai is so overweight. 4 I'm amazed at the number ol people who turn uo on th~ lirst .dQ)( know absolutelynothing about the placesthey're going and to see. I mean when. you think. ot a" the travel programmes on the TV and the radio, the intormation on the internet, a" the travel writers who liII columns in the newspapers and magazines throughout the year ... These people must have seen a brochure when they booked their holiday, surely? Thev sit there in the (oach and E!XOect p to tpn th~m ~vprvthina thev n~ to know. m 5 ... so at the end I went up to him to ask him a question and he says, 'Where were you last lesson?' And I say, 'I was here. You gave me back my essay.'50 he looked a bit embarrassedat that and I say, 'I need some.extra help betore the exams becauseI missed quite a lot when I was iIIlast month.' And he sayshe's too busy to lit in more lessons,1'11 ave to ask one ot the other h students. We", I'm not going to. it's his job and I'm not going to oojna aoajn "II taka the exam nex. vear instead.

Andrew Taylor: Well, the system consists ot speciallabels which (ootain tiny microchips. The miC"rochiocontains aU the imoortant "formatino about the medicin~ for that oarticular oatientTheir ~ how many to take - it it's pills and when to take them, ;uch as betore or after meals. . -..

the north-west coast. The southern parts ot Australia.get snow but there is never any snow in the north. However, we do have a wet season and I remember when I was a child Iying in bed at night. li~tenina tn the rain dAlterino on the rin root ot our hau!;@. Most hou<;es werp wooden bllt thp._roofs wereoenerallv !!Wal. The noise was absolutely deatening and when I got up In the morning, it was usually impossible to get to school because the river had flooded. Il the ~torm was reallv fierce then we would o;ticktaDe arross our window;in the hone that bv maki na them stronner the alass wouldn't oet blown out Mv oarents also had to keeo suooliesot ("<=Indles torchp~as the elect:ricitv and SUDatvwoulrl reoularlv net rut off at the heioht ot a storm. Another thino that hAoce"s in the wet spasa" is that the traeks . there are no proper roaas as such <Jet flooded and become . ~ so we had to tly. In the drv season we travelled b'l ieen or oiek-un trucks but anvthino and pvervthina '.har OE~oole nppded at other limes wa~ delivered bv air {ood the oost licht bulh< hOlJsehold thinos there's no localshoo. Evenit your friends came to visit, thev would ("ome bv m;lil olane too. Looking back I suppose lite was quite lonely, but one ot the things I really loved was the teeling ot space and the treedom ot being the only person tor miles around. The wildlite and the landscape were wondertul.
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place but it has some wonderfully quiet corners where ~ sit and wdtch pvervthina that's aoina on around VOl! It's the bast kind at entertdinment it'~ almost like heino at tha theatre and I 9pt to hiwe the hpst ~at hP("alJ~a "m a reoular. 3 . . Food and drink are very important but there has to be more it I'm going to have a really good time. I know people who will happily sit in a basement or a cellar because they like the cooking. But for m~ ther~'s oot to bp a vi~w samalhina to w;ltch lika d ~unset ar wavps brpak:ino on d b~ach That's whv this Dlitce lonkino nut acroS5 thp. waler withiust the diffs and the oinp trppc; for comoany i~ the oPrfPrt C'ombinatian for me. Fortunately the lood is excellent, tool 4 . The supermarkets are tuli ol exotic lood and there's no shortage ot cookery programmes on TV and cookery books in the bookshops. I think most ol us eat and drink pretty well these days. It's not easy tinding somewhere so special that it's worth the effort getting there, as well as the money it's likely to cost you. This place I know - in the middle ot nowhere is tantastic. Evervthina dbalIt il i~orioinal frnm the COIOlJr f the walio;to the o colOI"ot the tood. D'you know, last week the potatoes were blue!

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Andrew Taylor: Each microchip also has the name and address ot their doctor as well as a phone number which people can ring il they have any questions. Interviewer: 50 what is it that speaks out loud? The label?

Andrew Taylor: No no It's a thina called a reader When a ,)atient wants to take their medicine, they press a button on a ;mall thing called a reader. You know the things that check-out assistants use in supermarkets which read the barcodes, the labeis on whatever you' re buying, well, the readers are tike that. The reader sends out a radio signal to the microchip which returns the intormation recorded on the label. The reader then c;Df~akshis out laud t Interviewer: Don't some people tind that rather scary?

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Angus Taylor: A tew maybe. Admittedly the voice is electronic Jnd some people are put oft by new technology. But once thev 1et used to the voice which is quite soft - it doesn't shout at [hem thev berome contident that they are taking the right quantity ot medicine and at the right time and that's really "eassuring. And evervone ilar~s that without the new rechnoloav th~v could end UDin hasnit;)1

6 Hundreds ot years ago actors wandered trom town to town, village to village putting on plays in very intormal surroundings. Sometimesthey didn't even bother with costumes but there was always music, simple music probably played on a pipe like our modern-day recorder. For people in those days, these wandering players were a great treat and any pertormance was exciting. The Dlavs took Dlace olltsjde uc;uallv in tha market olaca ar <omE'Whj!re rentrai and this book is especiallygood on the difterent locations which could be anvthina trom a wooden Dlatform in thp villaae sauare to a dparina undpr a tl'PP. 7 A: ... it was one ot the most interesting exhibitions I'veever seen. B: Icouldn't agree more. I'd no idea people actuallywore special clothes. A: Well, those earlv vehides didn't have a mot so you had to protect yourselt. And those Dom oeQn!p whosa iob it was to walk in tront ot the car in all weathers meant they had to be properlydressed, too. Even the lirst buses were ooen-too and, (orne to think of it, sa werp thp first trainc;. B: I suppose you must have been able to enjoy the scenery, though, and going so slowly probably meant you had a good view ol everything I 8 II0ve this new season'stashion lor little handbags. Mind you, they're pretty useless because you can't put more than a comb inside, so whoever designed them obviously didn't intend them to hold anything. The colours are nice but what's really these little thiogs that sparkle and glitter as you walk. ~ thev're a" hand stitched which is why even the tiniest bags are quite expensive. Test2 PART 2.. . . .

One ot th@b@~. can@fields. m~ childhood was rjdina mv bil<@ arollnd rhe suoitrmemorie~ ot A ter the cane was harvestedthe tarmers would burn the land and I remember thE'rats running out trom amongst the cane as the tire spread. The local name lor them i< bandicoots and my triends and I used to chase them away so they wouldn't get hurt. When I was older we moved to central Australia near Alice Springs, where the summer was much hotter and drier. Winter nights were very cold, however, and we would have to out on th@ heatero; itr nicht and keeo them on throuchout the niaht. In areas like Alice Springs which are 50 tar away trom towns, young children don't go to school. At a set time each day they link up to the radio and have their lessonson air. The teacherssend them work to do at home with their parents, but old... rh,ldren 90 itWitVto boitrdjna ~chonl which may be AS much as 1000 kilometres awav although that's not much by Australian standards. Six thousand kilometres is what we reckon to be a long distance I As the summers are so hot people start work very early. ~ middav .he temneratures arp rf~allvhiah sa pvervone remains in<ide tor satetv. It's so hot that it's not even possible to keep cool by swimming, although last thing at night we would SWlm in our pool in order to cool down. But even though the sun went down by seven o'clock, the water was still hot 50 it was like having a warm bath rather than a cooling swim!

5 I've never been able to see the point in having takeaway tood. I mean, who wants to walk around eating? Part ol the pleasurein eating is surely sitting somewhere comtortable, preterably with triends, soaking up the atmosphere and toroenino the rest ot ~. I know ot nowhere else other than this one place tucked away in the country and the moment you enter ~ beino in another world. Everything is turned inwards and t~e tocus is this enormous table simply covered with the most wonderful display ot hot and cold dishes.

You will hear an interview with a woman who has /eft her own country to /ive abroad. For Questions 24-30, choose the best answer A. 8 or C. Interviewer: Have you ever considered living abroad? Most ot us these days get to travel to toreign countries either to work tor a short time or, more commonly, lor a holiday. The chances are you've thought how nice it would be to.spend a longer period ot time in that country. Well, Karin Newman has done just that. She lett the UK a couple ot years ago and is now back tor a short time to see her triends and tamily. Karin, what made you decide to move abroad in the tirst place?

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You'lI hear peop/e ta/king in eight different situations. For :)uestions l-B, choose the best answer. A, 8 or C. t (ou can't tail but be impressed by Marco Lyneham's latest JChievement. At the International Stadium last nitt b!: nanaopd to c;havp one tenth ni a second oft his astec;t tima vet. mean not only does this man already hold three gold medals, jut last month he was voted Sports Personality ot the Year and )(esented with a handsome cheque as well as the splendid cup hat he gets to keep tor the year ahead. You'd've thought that hings couldn't have got any better tor him, but he's proved all )t us wrong I ! >.: Can you let me have that recipe you promised? 3: Which one? The one tor the orange and carrot soup we had last night? >.: No, I know how to make that. it's quite straightlorward. It's the dish we had at Mike's party. It was delicious, d'you remember? It had potatoes, peppers and onions in it and we ate it cold with bread. I thought I'd make it and take it with us whpn we're out walkina this weekend We alwavs taka a oacked lunch and I thought this would be really nice with some salad and not too heavy to carry. ! know that many children are very keen to keep a pet. Some hildren are happy with a goldtish or arabbit, others want a 'uppy and lorget that it'1Ineed exercising each day and they'lI

You will hear 'ive different peop/e ta/king about what they /ike about their favourite restaurant. For Questions 19-23, choose 'rom the list A- F what each speaker says. Use the /etters onfy once. There is one extra /etter which you do not need to use.
1 Where Ilive there are so many restaurants that I'm spoilt tor choice. There are smali,Iriendlybistrosand large, noisycale bars. Where I choose to go depends on my mood and how I'm teeling. I quite like selt-servicerestaurants il I want to be by mysell and can't be bothered to speak to anyone. And some ot the expensive places are incredibly posh. I do like dressing up occasionally, but the one that has evervthina as tar as I'm concerned, is nothino snadal to look tlt and j~situ;ltM in ;l little ~. It's run by a woman called Silvia. Everything is Ireshly cooked and you're always made to leel welcome.

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Karin Newman: Well, it was like you just said. I was on holiday in Italy with some triends and when the time came to go home, none ot us wanted to leave. The weather was perfect, the scenery was wonderful and I simply didn't want to go home. And it suddenly occurred to me that there was no reason whv I shouldn't <tav. OK,I didn't speak the language but I had met lots ol toreigners who were working there and I thought well, it they can do it, so can I. Interviewer: You make it sound very easy. Karin Newman: The decision itselt was easy.But then it took Quite a long time to make all the arrangements. Fortunately, I had some money, as I was living with my parents. I'd planned on buying a car with some ol my savings so I used that money to rent a fiat. But ol course IstiII had to come back to the UK lor a caun'@. f wpeks to deal with oack:inaUD stuff and so on. The o mv tlat was a simple one-bedroom place but tully turnished and that meant I had a base to go back to. The Ilat my triends and I had been staying in was huge and it would've been great to stay there, but it was too expensive. 50 I handed in my notice at work and that was it.
Interviewer: Was there anything that you missed once you'd settled down?

Youwill hear part o, a radio programme in which a man ta/ks <. about his chi/dhood in Australia. For Questions 9-1B, comp/ete the sentences. Intervlewer: Each week we invite difterent people into the studio to talk about their childhood.Thisweek William Cameron
talks about growing up in Australia. William Cameron: Australia is a huge country and I grew up on .

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Karin Newman: Well, my lamily certainly. Although il I'm honest it was all so dillerent and exciting and I was so busy I didn't have time to think about things. Then alter about six weeks or sol b~Qan to be aW<=lrp. beino on mv owo a lot ot ot ~. People had been really kind and helplul when they realised I was new, but you can't. expect that to last. And I hadn't lound getting a job as easy as I'd expeeted. I wasn't particularly concerned because I had enough money but lile was not as enjoyable as it had been. Interviewer: 50 what did you do?

Karin Newman: Well, I was on the point ol wondering whether I'd made a ghastly mistake when mv landlord Pietra callpd one evenina ta mllect the rent. He must have noticed I was looking rather down and asked me il I was all right. I said IstiII hadn't lound a job, even though I'd written lots ol letters to different
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3 A: Good morning. You are through to Maria. How can I help you? B: I need to talk to someone about my mobile phone. A: Can you tell me the problem, please? B: Well, I bought my phone about lour weeks ago and I think there must be something wrong with the battery. tven il I charge it up every night I only seem to gel aboul 10 minutes' talking time. I took it back to the shop but they didn't want to know. A: Oh. That sounds strange. The shop should really dea' with it. We'lIl~t vou have a soecial enveloOP.~n vou ran send it back to IJS;:and we'lI check thp. batterv for vou. B: Right, thanks. 4 A: 50, how are you lixed? Can you make next week? B: It's not easy but I could manage an evening. A: Evenings are difficult lor me so I'd rather keep to a morning or afternoon. B: Hmm. How long d'you 'think we'lI need? About two or three hours, I guess. A: At least. I suoaest we Dut this olf unless you can manage the weekend. B: You must be joking, weekends are out. OK, ~ obviou,lv have to w.it, although it's essential that we deal with it lace to lace. 5 Welcome to the Royal Hospital Visitor Inlormation 5ervice. II you plan to visit a lriend or relative in hospital, and are travelling by car, please allow plenty ol time. There is limited car oarkina
the hosDital o;nvou m.:,v find it more convenient to uo;e

Hi, and welcome to the programme in which we try to answer some al your questions about sport. A number al YDU have written in to ask what makes Manchester United Britain's most successlul soccer club. Well, apart Irom the obvious answer they've got lots ol brillianl players there're a lot ol other things that go on to promote the Club which make it possible 10r'Man U' to buy players lor millions ol pounds. And I mean millions. ID the oast thev've oaid 19 mUlio" ooundsfor iust one olayer. 50 how come it is such a wealthy club?

1 I'm the ideal person to go on a cruise. It means I don't leel guilty about the laet that I should be walking instead ol taking the bus or sitting behind the steering wheel ol my oh so-comlortapJs car. There's a limit to what you can do on deck! OK, I know the!e are litness lreaks who are out there each morning jumping up and down and trying to impress the rest ol uS. But I think il you . 'choose to cruise', you do so knowing thal il orovides the Derfect Qooortunitv to lip.back in the SU" and nnt worryabout climbinl} the m~are5t hill ar nJOninna marathon. 2

wife was lookina for $(}m@helo in the r~tatJrant shp. ran he'd sep. to all the orloerwork and I could start the "@x.dav Interviewer: 50, problem solved!

Well, one way lor the Club to earn money is to sell merchandise. If youlonkin theircataloone vou'lI ~~ vou can buyanvrhina Irom . nair ol ,horts to . woolly scarf. 50me people think the prices they charge lor this merchandise'are-quite high and I expeet many parents would agree. A complete Manchester United strip costs almost 80 pounds not cheap. But il vou're

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Karin Newman: Yes, in one sense. But my Italian was awful. I thought: 1'11 never understand what people are saying. 1'11 e b hopeless and customers will get very impatient because they'lI have to say everything so many times, I wa< tPrrilied. Interviewer: 50 did you' turn it down?

Another big way to make money is to provide lood and drink lor lans at the lootball matches. And not just the lans who, lor the mosl part want chips, burgers and hot dogs. The Club also olfers entertainment on a grand scale lor people who want ta use the Club premises lor their own purposes. For example, a.Jarge bu..inp.s!; mioht reward its emclovpe!; ith a comoanvdinn~rand w if it'sheld at a famous footb;:all club that'sfar mon~ pxcitinothan an ordinarvrestaurant even if it is twice as expensive.
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Karin Newman: Pietra just laughed when I tried to explain how I lelt. But his wile was very kind and to begin with I just worked in the kitchen, preparing vegetables, washing up, making salads and so on. 5he spoke very quietly and gemly and I understood most ol what she said, and in that way I suppose I became more confident. so when the dav ramp. to tAka a customer's ordpr I ~. I even smiled! Interviewer: You've been there lor two years nowo Any plans to come home? Karin Newman: Not lor a while. My Italian's pretty Iluent now and I've started doing some translation work lor an Italian company. I've made plenty ol really good Iriends and I'm enjoying lile very much. It was certainly warth taking the risk but IthinkI was varv luckvto {ind nwselfin a situiltion where evervthinawnrked out Some neonie haveauila il difficult time but mv exoerience wao:;uc;tthe oDnosile.. , Interviewer: Karin, thank you very much lor talking to us.

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Dublic transoort. On arrival at the hospital, please check the inlormation board at the Iront ol the main entrance. This will give you directions to the wards. II you have a long journey and should wish to purchase light relreshments, there is a smali snack bar to the lelt ol the entrance. II you wish to lind out about the condition ol a relative or Iriend, please press l now ... 6 The thing is that however much you practise, you know you can always praetise more. I got used to that at musie college and you learn to discipline yoursell to praetise at least six to eight hours a day. There are days, ol course, when it's more difficult than others, but it'!;..iWnn there fnr hoursbv mvselfthat is wo~e.

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name ol Man U's lootball ground. The ground can hold up to 67,000 spectators and is usually sold out lor all lirst team games. Manvans h;:avp f ..p;:ao;nn tick~ts which means th~'ve Daid in advancefor all the oames in a oarticularoeriod but althoughan average ticket price is between 20 pounds and 30 pounds Man U's tickets are not as expensive as those lor many other clubs.
Annther hueelv nrofitable arP;J is thp monev thp. Club makes trem allowino its matrhpo; to be filmed for televisinn. Thereisan enormous demand lor sports programmes Irom satellite channels as well as the BBC and independent TV companies and the income Irom this is increasing year by year. And il vou think ol all the football comoetitions and international chamoion..hios in
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4 What I'ike most are the different ports we stop at and all the things thatareonoffer.Theshooson board arP: nothinasOI~cial Bllt all thnsetoreien souk<;and market..tuli ol all kindsof exotic ~. One port we stopped al I deliberatelylelt mycredit cards on the ship.I was determinerlilJ..tto Inok and not soend.$0 who was I kidding?1 One look at the piles ol the most gorgeous silk scarves and I was running around seeing who wauld lend me $Ome money.I could'vebouaht the lotI 5 To my mind the ship is likea floating hotel, but even better becauseyou wake uo each momina somewheredifferentand you haven't had to drag yourluggage with you. I can't understand people who say they'd lind a cruis~boring and you're surrounded by water all the time. It's magical. ~ your rabin last thino at nicht havina taken nne linallook at the

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to stay overnight in a hotel. It's very rare that concert organisers will pay lor anyone else to be with YOU. 7 I thought it was going to be interesting and I suppose it was in many ways. I've always lound this particular lecturer to be really good and space travel is his thing, alter all. It's how he made his narne. ButwhAt hp...aidwas sn romolex that I was lostbetare we werp.~ven halfwavthrouah Ouite a few oennl@ around me were whi'Derina that they couldn't lollow either and they sounded quite irritated. I guess 1'11 have to buy his book and read and re-read it untill understand what he was saying. 8 I don't know what's wrong with hero Whatever I do she always linds something to grumble about. II it's not me, then it's my brother or her sister who's done something to upset hero I try to be patient because we'lI all be old one day, and I know that since her operation she gets tired veryeasily.The other eveningI !eft work late so I didn't get round to seeing hero The phone was ringing when I gOI home and, ol course, it was her comDlainina that mosl daIJahter< would make the time ta cali in and not work such long hDurs.

addition to the regular matches, you can imagine how much money this brings the Club Irom all the programme rights. J!...'lQ!! Anything else? Well, yes there is and that's sponsorship. look at the n"me, ol the oroducts and they're all different, which are orinted on the o'avers' shirtsor on the advertisino boardswhich arp.olared be<;ideh~ oitch thatwillaivevouan t idea ol wh"t I mean. Any lirm or business willbenelit Irom its name being associated with such a successlulClub,and as well as two main sponsors the Club has at least ten others.

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You'lI hear people ta/king in eight different situations. For Questions 1-8, choose the best answer. A, 8 or C. 1 Ah, good morning. I'm phoning on behall ol Marketing International. We're aeting as agents lor a car manulaeturer. We believe that you, as a car owner, might be interested in a new model which the company is bringing out later this year. Yes, vour details werp sen. to mv b~c; tram the Qaraf}@ ~ bouoht vour oresent car. Everyone who takes part in this survey has the chance to win a new car. Ali we ask you to do is to answer a lew questians. It will take about 15 minutes ... That's great. Right, lirst question 2 It was sa stupid. I've been playing netbalI lor years and apart 'rom a lew lalls when I've bruised my arms or legs quite badIy, I have "aver aver run into ;:anvthina anvon~ b@for~. It was or such a good matcn but we were one goal down and we only had about live minutes left. 50 I cauaht the bali turned lo ,hoot it into th~ n~t ;:anddidn't realis~ how close Iwas tn th~ Dost Th~ n@xt minute - wh;:am "d knncked mvself out!

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By now you've probably got a pretty good idea as to why the Club is so wealthy. But where does all this money go? You don't need me to tellyou that some top p'ayers areseriouslyrich and so the Club soendsminion..nf Qoundson it~ nlavel'5' aaes. w Then there are the buildings and the ground to maintain, the cost ol transport whenever the players travel either in the UK or abroad, all the staff who look alter the running ol the Club, the list is endless.

You will hear. radio talk given by an TV.ctress called Zoe Fishel For Questions 24-30, decide which of the statements are and write T for Trueand Ffor Fa/sein TRUEand which are FALSE the boxes provided. When I was alittle girl at school, I always used to say, 'I'm going to be a teacher when I grow up.' I reallv believed mv dream wou'd comp tnJe even thouah Ilelt school at 16. I had to leave because I was one ol six children and my parentS couldn't afford to keep me there. That was one ol the saddest days ol my lile because Iloved going to school. Anyway, after leaving schooll went to work in the chiel accountant's office ol a bank. I had intended stIJdvina in the eveninast tolleoe but I oot involvedwith dn amateurtheatrical a grgua and a lew years later I applied lor, and got a job in children's television. When I started work on the children's programme, people asked me il I had trained as a teacher. I'm still asked the same question today. Isuooas@ in a wav I .:Ima natural teacher and my chance

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You will hear part of a radio programme in which a waman called Ame'ia Unwin ta'ks .baut one of the most successfu' football clubs in the war/d. For Questions 9-8, comp'ete the sentences.

You will hear five different people ta/king about what they enjoy about going on a cruise ship ho/iday. For Questions 19-23, choose tram the 'ist A-F"what each speaker sa~. Use the letters on'yance. Tbere is one extra 'etter which you do not need to use.

to communicate with millions of children across the world in the past 2 S years has given me the opportunity to develop that ability. Ilove to bring knowledge into children's lives and truly believe that il we teach children well, they wllllead the way in the luture. I was in a taxi on my way home one day Irom the 1V studios and the cab driver turned round and said, 'I think ol you every day.' 'Oh no here we 00 ' I thouoht But it turned out that he had a two-year-old son and his wile worked during the day, so when he looked alter his son he would always tum on the 1V so he and his 'on could watch mv orooramme. That was the biggesr compliment anyone could ever. pay me. I grew up in Trinidad in the West Indies and when I arrived in' Britain in t 960 I had nuite a dillicult time tn benin with I had to li9ht to be acceoted and I think that experience gave me a certain amount of drive and ambition. In a way I think I've achieved my ambition to become a teacher through my work on television, I get letters Irom children whose lives I have touched in some smali way and I leel my dream has come true. I'm hoping to write a book about my lile and what I would.wantmost isthat childrentrom all cDlJntries cultural and backarounds willbeahleto identifvwith the emotionsI have exoerienrpd. I think I've been a veryluckyperson and I believe that ~ maynotAlwavs take.he cOtlrc;e WPexoe<:t, ut sometimeswe b reach the same destination by a dillerent route.

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S A: Thisis an excellentreport, Henry.Basedon what your , teachers say you could apply to study almost any subject at, university. . B: I'm not sure what I want to do yet. Perhaps medicine or business studies or even musie. A: You need to find out more abcut the courses. Dnn't decide untit vou'v~ had a chat with one ot the lecturP.~ in the dillerent deoartments, lIyou're going to study business, they might sugg~st you spend a year working in industry lirst. Go and have a 'ook around and sep. tor.vnurselt. Ask people questions and lind out all you can that might help you to make your mind up.

by one of its leading conductors. The oiece lasts 22 minutes and the bucket makes a lorcelul appearance at the beginning when it's struck 1S times. In the middle ol the piece it's struck 46 times, and at the end it's given the hardest possible blows so that the sound it makes is as loud as possible. When I spoke to the conductor, Peter Lloyd, he said that he enjoyed discovering what is going on in the musie colleges and finds conducting experimental musie very challenging. ~ the new oieces sixin total beino DltlV~dat th~ concert represented a variety of styles, composed as they are by dillerent individuals. However, he's also,induding two or three well-known popular pieces to keep the audience happy. In on~ cas~th~ oi~ce ot music had b~en written in theoshaoe of a hockev oitch which Uoyd admitted he had found alittle hard to interpret at the beginning. He needed the composer tO explain things to him and once they'd understood the way the notes were arranged, the orchestra had lound it hugely enjoyable. I asked Max sindair at one point how on earth he came to think ol writing the piece in the lirst place. Apparently, he was sitting in his friend's room at college when he heard what he descnbes as 'a fantastic noise' outside the windowo He lookpd nut and discover~d a builder mixino concrete and that wa~ the start ot his comoosition. 50, what does a professional musician think ol the idea? !he nrchestra's oerclJso;innio;t im Travis who is more accustomed to T o!avino the drums, seemed lairly good-humoured about it all. He admitted that he had played some peculiar things in his time. He's rattled chains, played a sharp carving knile and also played on funny whistles. In this oiece he has to use a fairlvheaw h.!lmmprand kepo hittina one oarticular olace.
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3 It was only when I had my first proper job that I realised how much I missed being at school. Not because of the all the subjects we had to do and all the exams we had to take. No way. I think Iwas so used to havin9 generous hnlidavs that I couldn't believe it when I onlv had three weeks a year. I thought I would never get used to going without the chance to regularly escape boring routine. A group of us wflo were really1!'een on sport and outdoor life used to go off camping, whatever the weather, and when we left it never occurred to me that I wouldn't be able to do that sort of thing any more. 4 We.had a teacher who taught languages .andshe was great at organising trips abroad in the holidays. Usuallv ifinvolved st~yin9 in a familvwith on nersonvour own aae and then thev'd com@ back the npxt vear and stav with vou. That way it kept the costs down and you only had to pay your travelling expenses.I never appreciated how much time and energy that teacher must have put in to setting up those holidays you don't when you're a kid, you just take it all lor granted. But without her I'd never-

6 This is a great opportunity, you know. The town's needed somewhere like this for ages. You're always getting tourists wandering around asking where they can eat. I mea;' most places dose so early in the evening. Mind you, I couldn't have. opened up il Jenny h'adn't been prepared to come into the business with me, it's mostly her money that's gone into buying the restaurant. 50 if things go well, I Dian nn oDenino another o!ace in the luture like a cafe bar, you know, more informa!. serving collees and milkshakes. Lots ol comly sofas with newspapers and magazines lor people to browse through.

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You'// hear peop/e ta/king in eight different situations. For Questions 1-8, choose the best answer. A, B or C. 1 Oh, good morning. Iwonder il you can help me. I've just been looking at your book display on the history ol trains and I see you've got the video ol 'The Railway Children'. That was such a wonderlul lilm. The trains might have been slower in the past but I'm Sure they were more reliable. At least vou could relvon the timetables Whichis actuallvwhat I'm alter. I'm afraid I don't know how to use the internet, although I know that's what I'm meant to use. Dn von k~o one ot thnse little Ipaflets ar booklets which hasall that sortot informationolease? 2 A: Have you got the list of who's coming to the party? B: Yes, I have. And I've told them to keep the date a secret. John hates any kind ol luss; do you remember when he lound out that we'd bought him a birthday cake last year, he was lurious. But this is dillerent. Gettin9 married is soecial and we've known him and Anna lor years. I'm sure she won't mind, even il he does. A: No, everyone's looking lorward to it. 1'11 pick you up Irom the ollice and we'lI drive there together, shall we? B: That'1I be fine. Thanks. 3 A: 50 I rang the surgery early expecting that they'd lit me in later that day. 'Is it an emergency?' this woman said, 'because if it is, you should go to your local hospital.' Her manner was quite rude. I said I needed to see myown doctor and she said he had no 'rp! ooointmentsfor the "ex! seven a ~ I said I was going away on holiday and I needed a prescription. 'Well: she said in the same tone of voice, 'you can write in to request a prescription and 1'11 a doctor to get sign it.' she was so rude, I think I might write and complain

7 You won 't believe me when I tell you but I had a reputation in my youth for being quite wild. We lived in a wonderful ord house in the country, it was huge and my parents were very generous. I remem ber my lather bought me a sports car lor my twenty-lirst birthday - my mother was completely against it. But I drove all over Europe; I had so much energy in those days, we sometimes drove through the night. 1I'snot that I want to drive nowadays, there's lar too much trallie. but my goodness U:tis!LI could stil!oet around and s@@ worId. thp 8 Alter last night's storms I am alraid things are not going to get much better until the end ol the week. The storms brought with them torrential rain which is still falling in the south west. ~ result riverlevelsare risinaand policeare warning motoriststo stay at home. Unless your journey is absolutely essential, you should not travel as public transport services are already disrupted by the severe weather conditions even though last, night's log has deared away. People living in low-Iying areas are advised to move their possessions to upstairs rooms as

I absolutelv loved the lact that the hool had it' own orounds. It also had its own sports fields and a swimming poci and in the summer months some teachers took us outside lor lessons. I remember sitting under the trees thinking how lucky I was to be somevvhereso beautilul. I'm sure that kind of environment helped me enjoy school,even the most boring lessons.
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and was reminded that in the nineteenth century people had walked out of concerts where musie composed by Bruckner was played. People were horrified at such modern musie.

Max<;indair's musie hepn rpferrpdto as 'hard-linemodern' hnC; and I wouldn't disaaree. It certainly couldn't be anything other than twenty-lirst century musie!

You wi/I hear part of a radio intervievv with a waman called Hay/ey Jones who spent a year in Antarctica. For Questions 24-30, choose the best answer A, B or C. Interviewer: Hayley Jones has just returned Irom spending a year working in Antarctica. she's our guest on today's programme. Hayley,welcome to the programme. I suppose the lirst thing we all want to know is what you were doing lor a whole year. Hay'ey Jones: Well, I've always been interested in . environmental problems and the university where I teach paid lor my trip. Mv job was to oroduce a reoort at the end ol my year. Although this may sound alittle strange, the main thinn I had to do wa' to 10Dkat rubbish. I spent most of my time with a binman who was responsible lor making sure that everything brought into Antarctica is taken out again. I was based at Rothera, where most of the scientists are working but I travelled around quite a lot looking at what is going on. In a way Antarctica is like a laboratory lor the world as all the research being done there will benefit us al! wherever we live. Interviewer: Did you miss anything whilst you were there? A year is quite a long time. Hayley Jones: To begin with no, because it was so different and I found it really exciting. Then after a while I began to miss greenery,there are only a lew plants like moss dinging to the rocks, and I lound the lack of colcur affected me and that made me leel ouite low. I also missed my family but I had expected that would happen and although I didn't worry abcut not seeing television I certainly wished I could tune in to radio programmes. Interviewer: Did the long hours of-daylight affect you?

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modern musie. For Questions 9-1 B, comp/ete the sentences. Presenter: Next on tonight's programme is Lucy Byrne who's here to tell us about exciting new developments going on in one ol our musie colleges. Lucy ... Lucy Byrne: I spent last week sitting in on the rehearsals for a concert which will be given by final year students at the Royal southern College of musiein a mUDle we<>k', timp. Now, I of wouldn't normallyspend one whole week doing this. But after the first day's rehearsals I was lascinated by what was going on and wanted to hear more. What was so special about what these students were doing? Well if I tell vnt! that the most imoortant instrument in one oiecewas a huoe iron bueket Dlavedvprv verv loudlv you'lI get same idea ol why Iwas hooked. Not aviolin or a -clarinet in sighl. I might add.

I have very happy memoriesof my schooldays.I know some

people can't wait to leave, but not me. I was never bo red although I didn't like some of the teachers, especially the sports staff. I suppose that was because I hated sport and couldn't be bothered to make the ellort. But I think it's the one chance you get in lile to study things that interest you. Iloved hjstorv and
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4 There're days when I can scarcely get out ol bed. I'm so tired I could just s!eep and sleep. It's not that I've been out all night or even gone to bed late. I wish. My disco dancing days are long gone. It's just the sheer volume ol work. Isoend all dav in court and then when I get back to the office there are letters to write, documents to read, meetings with dients and so on. You s:an1

I've heard of composers using strange things like typewriters' ii,r hoovers, but this was a new one on me. In fact, lor the composer Max sindair, it's a wond first. What's more, ~ \1ettin9 the chance to have his nip('e which is called 'Ban9 with Stvle olavPrl bv one ot the UK'sfinest orchestras and conducted

Iwasn't terriblykeen on school and Iwas glad to leave. I couldn't wait to start earning my own living. The teachers were okay but.! didn't like homework and stuff and I wanted to go out in the evenings with my Iriends. I ouess that wa' the best thina about "ch on! rpal!v- mv trip-nds We've.!lll kpnt in touch and alwavswill and although a couple of people have moved away from the area we still manage to meet a lew times every year. We have a good laugh when we think back to our schooldays,although I don't think it can have been much fun for our poor teachers!

Hayley Jones: Well, I hadn't actually thought very much about that before I went. I'd wondered how I would cope with low

temperatures but I di~cover~d that becalJ!;plh~r2'o; 24 hour!;ot davliohl I ended [JOsleeoino a Inl le.. and I didn'l leel nearly a, lired as I do when I'm al home, I musI have worked lwice as hard as a resull, II was weird. Somelimes I lorgoI all aboul goir lO bed! Interviewer: Good heavensl I can'l begin '10imagine whal Iha musI be like. Whal did you do to relax, then? Hayley Jones: In ROIhera I was quite lucky beeause there are a lot ol things 10 do, There's a ski slope just up Ihe hill Irom Ihe base, SDI eould ski whenever Iwanled, There's also a rock bane and I would go and lislen ID Ihem ce)1earse in Ihe,evenings and Ihere:re plenty ol plaees 10 walk 10'and it's oerlectlv ."Ie to wa bv vou(1;@lfwhi(h w~~ra n~w pxoeripnce for mp. ~ft~r livino"in ~. II I didn'l wanl 10 be on my own, Ihen l would go to Ihe cale bar and have a drink wilh whoever was Ihere or watet a video lilm. Interviewer: il? You mentioned low lemperalures. How eold was

Hayley Jones: Al limes, extremely eold. Some days when the wealher was calm il was onJy aboul minus 2, bUl il Ihe wind pieked up il could drop ID minus 20 in a matter ol minules. I look care 10 dress properly 10 avoid Iroslbile, whieh is easy 10 get. and that meant wp~rinQ !ots ot thin laver5 ot dothinQ nothina too hPilVY to tran th~ air ilnd keen out the wind A b -

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Hayley Jones: Well, getting 10 AnIarclica is nol easy lor anyon 'el alone lourisls. BUl there are a lew lours organised lor Ihose people who ean aftord 10 go beeause il's ineredib'y expensive, a you would expect. And Idon't think thp $ituation will chanoe ir the for~seeable futur~ as there'~ not il huoe demand tram the tourist indll~trv to develoD Antarctica. Interviewer: again? Would you eonsider going baek 10 work Ihere

Hayley Jones: NOI slraighl away. Towards Ihe end I lelI very ee oft and il I'm honesl I was beginning 10 leel lajrly restless. rm alild I went beC"iluset was il trem~ndolJ~ p.xop.rienc~and I i wouldn'l h"vp missed il lor Ihe world. I eertain'y don'l regret ar part ol it bUl Ihere's so much 10 see and do Ihal I'd like to wor~ perhaps a somewhere complelely difterent il I go away agajn desert nexI time, where il's eXlremely hot!

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