Test 2 [CEE (2 = Part 1 Questions 1-8 You are going to read an interview with tha news editor of an aviation magazine called Flight International, For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Interview with Andrew Doyle: News Editor at Flight International Believe it or not, I used to read Flight Intemational every week from the-age of eight oiwards — my father, an aviation engineer, encouraged my early passion for planes but 1 never thought that one day T would be working on it as a journalist. Flight International is read by anyone with an interest in aviation. From pilots to manufacturers, technicians to air vice marshals, all-are readers looking for the latest news in this sector. As news. editor, I'm responsible for deciding what appears ‘on the 20 news pages we produce each week. Aviation is one of the few truly global industries and we have a team of reporters around the world When I left school, my original plan was to become an engineer. I studied aeronautical engineering at university but found the course rather unsatisfaetory. At the time there was a huge recession on with few jobs going, and I was forced to look round for other options. I actually wrote to Flight and asked for a job. The then deputy editor advised me to do a course in journalism which had just been set up, which is ‘what T did, | found the course useful not so much because it gave me a pretty good basic grounding in Journalism, but mainly because it featured several ‘work placements, which I was able to do at Flight. wrote a few pieces and got my face known at the magazine. When the course finished there were no jobs available on Flight so 1 went off and worked for an aviation newsletter. After a year or so the technical reporter at Flight moved to another job and T was in. The great thing for me about ‘working here has been the chance to ask people questions about something 'm genuinely interested in, and to combine it with my other passion, travel After a couple of years, including a spell with our sister online news service, I was offered a job in Manich in Germany. Tt was fantastic timing as the aviation industry in eastern Europe was just opening up and I got to report on it and see the region. From there I went to Singapore, which again was an extraordinary experience. | got to fly all over the Far East, visiting factories, meeting fascinating people and. doing interviews, and to be honest: would have been happy to stay there a bit longer. However, jobs like this don’t come up very often ~ the last news editor stayed ten years ~ and so when I was offered it, I couldn't really say no. Although I'm mach more office-based now, I still go to the big air shows. In some ways I was getting a bit tired OF living out of a suitéase, although I stil get a thrill when Ttake my seat on ‘anew plane forthe first time,(ee 1. Why did Andrew Doyle read Flight International when he was a child? A He wanted to become an airline pilot. B He was vary interested in planes. C He dreamt of becoming a journalist on it. D His father worked in the travel business. 2 Which of these is most likely to read Flight Internationa A airline passengers B model plane maker © aircraft designers D transport planners, a. 3 Whydoes Doyle say that he did not become en aeronautical engineer? A He did not get a good enough degree. B He had decided to try to move into journalism. Engineering would give him little chance to travel. D There was a shortage of jobs in the field. 4 What did Doyle like about the journalism course he took? A twas a new course B It gave him a good basic knowledge of the job. © it gave him the chance to make contacts at Flight. D It gave him work experience in several diferent places. 5 What was Doyle's first job at Flight? A aviation newsletter writer B technical reporter C staff interviewer D online news reporter 6 What does the writer say he particularly enjoys about working at Flight? A the opportunity to travel a greet deal B the chance to learn more about his favourite subject © the opportunity to meet interesting people D the chance to do the two things he most loves 7 What does /t refer to? ‘A moving to Germany B working for the online agency © getting a job on Flight D the opening up of aviation in eastern Europe 8 What does Doyle like about his current post? A working in an office B leading a more settled life € travelling in new planes D having more responsibilityea [Part 2 ee 4 @l: Part 2 Questions 9-15 You are going to read a magazine article about dolphins. Seven sentences have been removed from the article, Choose from the sentences A+H the one which fits each gap (9-15). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. (Mat your answers onthe separate answer shan i Masters of the ocean At the Institute for Marine Mammal Studies in Minnesota, Kelly the dolphin has built up quite a reputation for-herself:.All the dolphins at the Institute are trained to hold onto any liter that {alls into their pools until they see 2 trainer, when they can trade the litter for fish. In this way the dolphins help to keep their pools clean. But Kelly {00k the task one step further. When people drop ‘paper imto the water, she hides it under a rock wt the bottom ofthe pool. [BE] After the fishereward, she goes back down, tears off another piece of paper, gets another fish and so on, This behaviour is particularly interesting because it shows that Kelly has.a sense of the future. She has realised that a big piece of paper gets the same reward as a small piece and so delivers only small pieces to keep the food coming. She has, in effect, trained the humans Her cuniding lhassiot stopped there. One'day when she was feeding, a bird flew into her pool. She srabbed it, waited for the trainers and then gave it to them. It was a large bird and so the trainers gave her lots of fish, |10°| ‘The next time she-was fed, instead of eating the last fish, she took itt the bottom of the pool and then hid it vunler the same rock where she had been hiding the paper. When no trainers were present, she Drought the fish to the surface and used it to tract more birds, which she then caught in order to get even more fish in the same way. After ‘mastering this clever plan, she then taught her calf to do the same, a This is not the first time dolphins have shown themselves to be quick leamers. They often seem {o acquire new skills through imitation, Calves say. wilh their mothers for several years allowing the time and the opportunity for extensive learning to take place, particularly through imitation. They do not only imitate their mothers. [42 | ‘As he released a puff of smoke from his cigarette, the dolphin immediately ‘swam off to her mother, returned and released 1 ‘mouthful of milk, giving a similar effect to his ‘with the puff of smoke, Very interesting research is going on not only into imitation but also into the dolphin’s ability to comprehend our language. ‘Stienisis'in Haviai developed a Sign inguae 16 communicate with the dolphins, and the results ‘were remarkable One of their star iphins has learnt a vocabulary of more than 69 words and can understand more than 2,000 ‘sontences. Particularly impressive isthe dolphins’ relaxed attitude when new sentences are ‘introduced, For exemple, the dolphins inthe study responded straight away to the new sentence “Touch the Frisbee with your tail end then jumpcover it’. Such behaviour has the characteristics of true understanding of language. ‘A further test of awareness carried out in Hawaii comes from mirror experiments. Researchers installed mirrors inside the dolphins’ aquarium 40 check whether two dolphins were self-aware ‘enough to recognise their reflections. (Ee “The dolphins immediately swam to the mirror and exposed the black marks to check them out. Such an ability Co recognise themselves in the mirrors shows self-awareness, a quality previously only seen In people and the great apes A Not only do the dolphins understand the meaning of individual words but they also understand the significance of word order in a sentence. B He taught other calves, and bird-catching has now become a hot game among the dolphins. C To keep track of the many different relationships within a large community of dolphins, it helps to have an efficient communication system. D__ The next time a trainer passes she goes down to the rock, and tears otf a piace of paper to give to the trainer. E _Itis not training of the kind that enables dogs to do tricks. F Atone aquarium, a person standing by the pool's glass window noticed that @ dolphin calf was watching him. G What they did was place markings in black ink on various parts of the dolphins’ bodies. H This seemed to give Kelly a new idea.fie eee = Part 3 Questions 16-30 You are going to read some extracts from a book which interviewed people who had all succeeded in climbing Mount Everest. They describe how they felt when they got to the top. For questions 16-30, choose from the people (AF). The people may be chosen more than once. ‘When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. me Which of the people states the following? Climbing Everest made me a better person. | | was impressed by the view. ‘The team is what is important in mountaineering, ‘The weather affected my progress. A photo played a part in my climb. | compare myself to someone with quite a different profession. [wanted to do it without assistance, Alot of people thought that someone like me could never climb Everest. | did something rather different from what is expected perhaps 26 | couldn't really celebrate until | was safely down, came sz I wanted my climb to make the world a better place.[eee At the top of the highest mountain in the world ag ne oe Denis Urubko, Kazakhstan ] My aim was to reach the summit without ‘oxygen or Sherpa support. In the spring of 2000 We arrived at the foot of Everest, After setting up the camps, we were caught by a storm on the South Col, where we spent three nights at 8,000 mettes. And although we were already exhausted ‘we made an attempt. The weather was terrible and on the way my emotions were slightly deadened, but I stil remember the joy that filled my soul. The goal was reached in an honest way with sporting principles that I have remained faithful fo, Being at the summit was a moment of truth and with Everest in my heart I became a stronger person. I don't climb mountains to prove to anyone that blind people can do this or that. I climb for the same reason that an artist paints a picture: because it brings me great joy. But I'd be lying if I didn’t admit my secret satisfaction in facing those cynics and blowing away their doubts, destroying their negative stereotypes, taking their narrow parameters of ‘what's possible and what's not and then shattering them into a million pieces. ‘When those parameters are rebuilt, thousands and ‘thousands of people will live with fewer barriers placed before them, and if my climbs can play a small role in opening doors of opportunity and hope for those who will come afer us, then I am. very proud of what we were able to achieve. Rodrigo Jordan, Chile (On the summit of Everest, my climbing partner (Christin Garefa-Huidobro took a picture of the footprints he left on the snow as he approached it. ‘The steps of only one climber but the collective ceffort of many. Is it the summit of Everest which really matters? ‘To me what really matters are the people with whom I climb: the climbers with whom I share the extreme experience of attempting Everest. ‘They help you become more understanding and tolerant. The human experience is the highest reward in deep adventure, On the summit of Everest I experienced the most intense expression of the collective art of ‘mountaineering. ‘D| Al Hinkes, Britain ] 1 felt privileged to be on top of the world. A strange feeling of "You'd better believe this, Alan, you've finally nagged Everest, now get down’ 1 took out photographs of my Gran and daughter Fiona forthe summit picture. I usually take a photo of Fiona tothe top rather than the nation’s flag. only stayed on top for 15 or 20 minutes before focusing my mind on the descent. Fiona would ‘want her dad back and Gran would want me back too. No mountain, not even Everest, is worth a life Returning isa success, the summit only a bonus. ee Brigitte Muir, Australia In 1988 when I started on my project to climb the highest peak on each continent, I was someone who was good st starting things but not ‘0 good at finishing them. I swore to myself that I would not stop until I had climbed the ‘seven bloody mountains’ as my fellow mountaineer Jon Muir called them. It took ‘me nine years to complete the task, doing the ascent of Everest on my fourth go. And by the ‘way, I never stood on top of Everest: I sat on it. "No more up" was my first thought from the summit. I then did a recorded message to all Australians asking them to tako care of the country and its wildemess The climb gave me the confidence to meet new challenges in my life. If you believe in something, ‘you can make it happen. ‘To me Everest was like a mystical mountain from a different world, So taking the last few steps to the summit was my biggest moment in climbing, and it was like walking into space. I felt more like an astronaut than a climber, looking down on the Himalayan giants and the valleys below. It was a joyful moment and I felt a seat sense of achievement and relief. Everest is @ gigantic mountain that you must stay focused on all the time. You have to push hard and have luck on your side, but the rewards are reat. I shall never forget it2 oT Ve eee Te = Part 1 Question 1 You must answer this question. Write an email of between 120 and 150 words in an appropriate style. 11 You are interested in doing a holiday language course in England with a friend from Japan A friend in England has sent you an email with some information about a course in London and you have found details about a different course in Bournemouth Read your English friend's email and the advertisement on which you have made some notes. Then, using all the information, write an email to your Japanese friend. Describe the differences between the two courses, explain what your preference is and ask for your friend's opinion. emi From: Pete Sent: Subject: English course T've found this great course for you and your friend in. London. It's for the whole of August and you can choose between a Business or a General English course. There are no more than 15 students in each class. It’s quite Expensive >but it’s right in the centre of London so there would be lots of great things to do on the doorstep. You stay with British! so you'd learn a lot of prodlen! probably long way English with them too. What do you think? Pete Beach School of English Bournemouth Boumemouth is lively seaside town in the south of better England. We offer General, Academic and Business ceca “Acoimmadition ts Siena bo the schoolTT PEE a Part2 Questions 2-5 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-6 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style. 2. After class discussion on the environment your teacher has asked you to write a composition answering the following question: What can people do in their everyday lives to help improve the environment? Write your composition. 3 You are interested in applying for a holiday job in England. Write to an English friend saying when you are free, explaining what kind of work you think you could do and asking for advice about how best to apply for it. Write your letter, 4 You have decided to enter a short story competition. Your story must end with the following words: It was the proudest day of Wiliams life. Write your story. 5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books. Either (a) You see this announcement in a magazine for learners of English. We would like to receive @ review of a book you have read | which answers these questions: ‘= What was the book about? * How did the book help you in your language learning? + Would you recommend this book to other learners of English? Why (not)? ORI NNO ‘Write your review. Or(b) Your teacher has asked you to write a composition on the following subject. Would the book you have read make a good film? Why or why not? Write your composition.TE = Part 1 Questions 1-12 For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, Cor D) best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0 A quick B rapid C fast D speedy Fe OFS cs popular and Rey 0) -- foods is the sandwich. In the Middle (1)... food was often piled on a piece of bread rather than a (2) ...... . At the end of the meal, the bread was either eaten oF (3)... 10 the dogs. “The modern sandwich, (A) ..... , was invented in 1762 for John Montague, the fourth Earl of Sandwich. He always used to get so (5)... in playing cards for money with his friends that he (6)... to leave the table to go to have something to fet Instead he ordered his servant to (7)... him a piece of ‘meat between two slices of bread. His friends began to ask for ‘the (8)... as Sandwich’ and so the name was born. ‘Over the last 250 years, the sandwich has seen Several changes. In the early 1900s the crusts were often (9) ...... and the sandwich was eaten with a fork. Later developments (10) filled roll and toasted sandwiches. In the last forty years in the UK there has been a big (11) ‘popularity of tis snack with most people choosing to have a sandvich for lunch, This tend started in the 1960s and iti til going 12) today, eae10 n 12 Time plate consumed therefore concerned disagreed take same cut cover increase long Years cup fed however tied denied carry similar separated include spread big Era table nourished nevertheless: connected refused bring like removed show growing strong Rene D D Ages | ele hand cut yet zi} involved argued obtain one sliced contain expanse, harda u Part 2 Questions 13-24 J For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). _ Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example’ i] HOW _ STAYING WITH OTHER PEOPLE to behave in different social what you should do when you ‘This-newspaper column deals with your questions about (0) situations. This week the column gives advice (13) ... (14) psn Weptay i someone else’s home. three days. This makes the important point An old saying claims that fish and visitors smell (15). long with your hosts. Make it clear at the that (16) . is important not to spend (17) beginning of your visit how, (18) . convenient with your hosts. It is also important to arrive more oF Less 20) wcnsen the time you said you (2P)-.cnwne ¢ome, You should bring. a present @) ‘your hosts. A bottle of wine, a box af chocolates or a bunch of flowers is usoally (23) .. _ appropriate gift. You should 24) -.usnran OF COURSE, give money to your hosts as this | would almost certainly eause offence, Follow these rules and both you and your hosts should enjoy your stay,RIE RRue For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line ‘to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0) Write your answers IN GAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: i DISCOVERY IDENTICAL TWINS ‘When Bill King was ten he made the (0) had a twin brother. Their (25) mother could not cope fom her own and pat them tip for (26) ..vnmeane Several weeks after their (27). Many yezrs later, Bill decided to try to find his ‘win, He was (28) ‘almost immediately. When he and his ‘vin met they instantly felt 29)'..,.01...»- close to each other ‘They also found that they bad & (0) ......40... number of things ah common, They had both suffered from the same (84)... inthe same years. They were both the same (82) snus both had chosen the same name for their son ~ Frank. Both ‘and had had a serious (83) conn With @ Woman ten years older than them and both taught (34).= Part 4 Ae uestions 35-42 For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Test Example: 0 The children wil probably go swimming tomorrow. LIKELY The children ... .. Swimming tomorrow. The gap can be filled by the words ‘are likely to go’ so you write: ARELIKELYTOGO ‘| 35. Please ring us on arrival at the airport. SOON Please ring us .. at the airport. 36 It was a mistake to invite Kate to the party. SHOULD Kate sscasrizetionisaniecnnegno sessnaneseee tO the party. 37 Eating is not allowed in the classroom. PERMITTED PUPIIS -o.cseseecessesssssseseesesnneeesnenes in the classroom,EERIE 38° Tania will probably turn down the job in London UKELY Tami ssseeesssseeee accept the job in London. 39. The Smiths moved to Cambridge six years ago. LiVED The Smiths ..... six years. 40 Jack couldn't manage to persuade his father to let him borrow the car. SUCCEED Jack... .. his father to let him borrow the car. 41 His parents think that being a doctor would be a good career for him. WANT His parents ... doctor. 42_ | must buy some jeans this aftemoon. A VMUSt -sesesseseesseeesesereeuneneenes this afternoon.