EuroExam Angol Practice Test B2 Set1 PDF

Euro Examinations
Practice Test Level B2 Set One
CONTENTS
Exam Guide
Page 2
Test 1
Reading
Question Paper
Answer Sheet
Page 5
Page 15
Test 2
Listening
Question Paper
Answer Sheet
Page 17
Page 21
Test 3
Writing
Question Paper
Answer Sheet
Page 23
Page 26
Test 4
Grammar and Vocabulary
Question Paper
Answer Sheet
Page 27
Page 33
Test 5
Mediation Part A
Question and Answer Sheet
Mediation Part B
Question Paper
Answer Sheet
Test 6
Speaking
Answer Keys
Page 57
Test 1: Reading
The Answer Key
Page 58
Test 2: Listening
The Answer Key
The Tapescript
Page 60
Page 62
Test 3: Writing
Marking schemes
Sample answer
Page 66
Page 68
Test 4: Grammar and Vocabulary

The Answer Key
Page 70
Test 5: Mediation
Answer Key for Part A
The Tapescript
Answer Key for Part B
Sample answer
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Test 6: Speaking
Marking schemes
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Exam Guide
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Exam Guide
Level B2
The Euro and EuroPro exams test communicative competence by testing success in real
communication. Exam tasks are directly based on the Common European Framework of the Council
of Europe. Passing the Euro or the EuroPro Exam indicates that the candidate can undertake a
variety of real-life tasks in English.
Below is a table showing for each test: its name, the number of tasks, the time allowed and the
number of available marks. Each of the tests is then described on the following pages.
In order to pass candidates are expected to achieve 65% of the total marks available, as well as
getting 40% or more in each test. These thresholds will vary slightly from examination to
examination depending of the difficulty of the tasks.
Test number
Test
Number of tasks
Time
Marks
Test 1
Test 2
Test 3
Test 4
Test 5
Test 6
Reading
Listening
Writing
Grammar & Vocabulary
Mediation (Optional)
Speaking
4
3
2
3
3
4
40
40
60
40
20+30
10+20
25
25
25
25
25
25
Approx. 4 hrs 20
+ breaks
150
Total time / Marks available
text of 350-450 words, normally an article,

letter or narrative.
Test 1- Reading
(Time: 40 minutes)
Task 1 Short texts
5 points
You match five short texts (hand-written

notes,
short
advertisements,
notices,
instructions, directions, or excerpts from a
leaflet), with one of seven possible responses
(pictures, titles, notes, definitions, etc.). An
example is provided.
Task 2 Paragraph Headings
6 points
There are six paragraphs for which you must

find the most appropriate heading from a
choice of eight paragraph headings. Two
headings are not needed. An example is
provided.
Task 3 Scan Reading
7 points
You read four texts on a single topic and nine

statements containing information from one of
the texts. Your task is to decide which section
each statement comes from. An example is
provided.
Task 4 Multiple choice
7 points
You
answer
seven
multiple
choice
comprehension questions based on a single
Test 2 - Listening
(Time: 40 minutes)
Task 1 Short pieces
6 points
You listen twice to six short recordings made

in the same location, and match them with
eight pictures or eight short pieces of text,
(e.g. a list, email extracts, advertisements)
Task 2 Notes
9 points
You listen twice to an extended monologue.

There are notes based on the text which
contains nine gaps. Each gap requires a piece
of information which you must write in no
more than three words, whilst listening.
Exam Guide
Task 3 Radio/TV Programme
Page 3
10 points
You listen twice to an excerpt from a radio or

TV programme. You answer ten multiple
choice questions while listening. The
programme may be news, documentary or
formal discussion.
Task 2 Multiple Choice Gap fill
You receive a written text of 150-200 words

with ten gaps where a single content word has
been removed. For each gap, the task is to
choose the correct word from four options.
Task 3 Modified Cloze
(Time: 60 minutes)
12,5 points
You read several pieces of written or

diagrammatic text (leaflets, notes, letters,
maps, timetables) providing a context and
information for the task. You are asked to
write a c.a. 200 word transactional letter,
email or message using the information
provided.
Task 2 Extended Writing
6,25 points
You receive a written text of 150-200 words

with ten gaps where a single grammar word
has been removed. For each gap, the task is
to write in a correct word.
Test 3 - Writing
Task 1 Transactional Task
6,25 points
12,5 points
There are three tasks from which you choose

one. You must write a c.a. 200 word text
within the genre specified. The type of text
could be an article, a report, a descriptive or
narrative composition, or a discursive essay.
Test 5 - Mediation Part A

(Time: 20 minutes)
Task 1 Dialogue
8 points
You hear a dialogue of six turns between two

participants, a Hungarian (speaking in
Hungarian) and an English speaker (speaking
in English). One of the speakers may be an
official working in the public sphere. You write
down the main points of the conversation in
the opposite language to the one you hear.
Two examples are given.
Test 5 - Mediation Part B

(Time: 30 minutes)
Task 1 Summary
Test 4 - Grammar and

Vocabulary
(Time: 40 minutes)
Task 1 Dictation
12,5 points
You listen to a recorded extended monologue

of 85-120 words. You have to write the text
down word for word. The text is heard three
times, once all the way through with no break.
The text is then heard again broken down into
small units with each unit repeated once.
There breaks between units to allow time for
writing.
5 points
You receive text in English of 200-225 words,

written in five paragraphs. For each paragraph
you are given three summaries written in
Hungarian. You must choose the most
appropriate summary.
Task 2 Hungarian to English
7+5 points
You receive a personal or semi-formal letter of

about 80 words written in Hungarian. You
have to translate the letter into English.
Exam Guide
Test 6 - Speaking
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25 points
(Time: 10 minutes preparation + 20 minutes interview)
Task 3 Situations
You are examined in pairs. There are two

examiners: one an interlocutor, the other an
assessor. You have ten minutes before the
test for preparing Task 2. You may use printed
(i.e. non-electronic) dictionaries.
You receive a cue card. The card describes a

situation, your role and gives you an
instruction. You speak, the interlocutor gives a
scripted reply and then you respond to the
reply. You will have three cue cards. You and
your partner will alternate in doing this task.
Task 1 Warm-up
The interlocutor will ask you one introductory
question, and then two questions on another
topic. Topics include travel, work, family,
sport,
cinema,
hobbies,
education,
relationships, housing, news and current
affairs and the environment.
Task 2 The Picture Story

You receive a picture story with an opening
line; the task is to tell the story. Before
meeting the examiner, you have ten minutes
to prepare a story. You may make notes in the
preparation stage but should not read aloud
from a prepared script.
Task 4 Communication Task

You receive a topic card which contains a
debatable point or question. (e.g. what are
some of the problems of living in a foreign
country?) First you and your partner think of
issues which answer the question or contribute
to the debate. Then you discuss, expand on
and prioritise these issues. Task 4 is the only
task in the speaking test where you talk to
your partner.
LEVEL B2 VANTAGE
Test 1 - Reading
Time:
40 minutes
Answer all the questions

Write all your answers on the separate answer sheet
You must not speak to the other candidates
Test 1 Reading
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Test 1 Reading
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Task One: Short texts (10 minutes) Questions 1-5

The following short texts are from a problem page.
Match the letters with one of the Problems.
The first one has been done for you.
Example
A
B
C
D
Hello,
Well, this is a tricky one. I
hope your husbands loyal
to you because its him
youll have to talk to and
decide what to do its
about his mother. She has no
right to the children so
E
F
G
H
Problems
My mother-in-law suddenly wants to play grandma
My aunt thinks Ill jump whenever she whistles
Im being forced into marriage by my father
My husband and I are not really talking and its a
serious problem now
I think Im too young for a kid but Ive got one
My sister-in-law cant cope with her new life as a
mother
Pride runs in the family how do I talk to my Dad?
Financial worries are causing troubles in my marriage
The example letter matches Problem A. The answer A has been written
1
Hi,
These difficulties are hard on
relationships and depending
on what kind of problems
you have, it can make one
partner feel very bitter about
the other. Talk to each other
and try to be constructive:
If you are in debt, dont
blame each other and if its
Hi,
You are in an extremely
difficult position and it
seems that you can't avoid
some kind of trauma. If you
go along with your parents
wishes you could end up
being a miserable wife for the
rest of your life, if you go
against them you might be
Hi,
Everyone tells parents how
wonderful it is to have
babies but no-one prepares
them for the shock of having
a new life in their world.
Your brother and his wife
will need to sort out the
question of whos doing
what themselves; the only
Hi,
Be proud of being a father.
You have brought another
human being into the world
who is going to look to you
for love, support and
guidance and they dont
care you are only eighteen.
Baby years are usually the
most difficult ones but
Hi,
This is a difficult situation.
Of course you want things
to be OK, but it is
reasonable to want some
time to yourself, too. Why
dont you write her a letter?
She needs to understand that
you have your own life and
cant alwa s be there for her
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Task Two: Paragraph Headings (10 minutes) Questions 6-11

Read the text and match the paragraph heading to the appropriate
paragraph.
The first one has been done for you.

There are two extra paragraph titles that you do not need.
PLACES TO VISIT
EVENTUALLY ACCEPTED
C SIR WILLIAMS RETIREMENT

D
SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE (EXAMPLE)
THE ISLANDS CELTIC CASTLES
GETTING ABOUT
G INSPIRATION FOR A NEW PROJECT

H
ANOTHER IDEA
GETTING THERE
The flag of the Isle of Man
Test 1 Reading
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The Isle of Man

Situated midway between England and Ireland, the Isle of Man is a sleepy
haven of peace and tranquillity. The island also has something for lovers of
the fast-paced too, hosting the world famous Tourist Trophy motorcycle races
and other motor sport events for which the island is internationally renowned.
Example: Paragraph D is the best heading
6. 600 miles of uncluttered roads criss-cross breathtaking scenery as do many
well-maintained footpaths. As well as enjoying a wide range of country
pursuits or sea sports, visitors can go back to another era by experiencing
one of the Isle of Mans vintage transport systems - steam railway, electric
tram or horse tram.
7. The islands history dates back more than 10,000 years. In 1997 a new 6
million heritage centre, the House of Manannan, opened in Peel, on the
Islands west coast. It provides information about a variety of historical
sights ranging from Celtic monuments to the best preserved medieval
fortress in Britain - Castle Rushen. All these sights are accessible to tourists.
8. The Isle of Man was also the birthplace of the Royal National Lifeboat
Institution. Sir William Hillary, the founder, got his idea for the service after
moving to the Island in 1808. From his Fort Anne mansion overlooking
Douglas Bay, he was aware of the treacherous nature of the Irish Sea with
many boats being wrecked around the Islands coast. He drew up plans for
a lifeboat service run by trained crews.
9. Initially he received little response from the Admiralty but on appealing to
the more philanthropic members of London society, the plans were
enthusiastically adopted and the Royal National Lifeboat Institution for the
Preservation of Life from Shipwreck (which later became the RNLI) was
founded in 1824.
10. At the age of 60, Sir William took part in the rescue of the Royal Mail Steam
Packet St. George, which foundered on Conister Rock at the entrance to
Douglas harbour. He commanded the lifeboat and everyone aboard the St
George was rescued with no loss of life. The experience prompted him to
build the Tower of Refuge on Conister Rock. Completed in 1832, the tower
provided shelter for shipwrecked mariners until the lifeboat could reach
them. Until recently, the tower was constantly kept supplied with fresh bread
and water.
11. The Isle of Man is ideally placed for yachtsmen to visit en route from
Scotland or Ireland, and take shelter in one of the Isle of Mans pretty
harbours. However, there is easy access by air or sea. Major carriers are:
The Isle of Man Steam Packet Company which operates passenger and
ferries between the ports of Douglas and Heysham/Liverpool and Manx
Airlines, which operates regular flights from many UK airports including
Heathrow, Luton, Liverpool, as well as Dublin.
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Task Three: Scanning for Information (10 minutes) Questions 12-18
Read the following biographies of famous celebrities and decide if the

information is in text A, B, C or D.
Example: They were an untidy couple.

The correct answer is: A
Information to find:
12.
They lived together for a decade before getting married.
13.
They owned a huge piece of land.
14.
It is said they can understand each other without words.
15.
They spend their wealth on humanitarian causes.
16.
They had a fabulous ceremony when they got married.
17.
These people were literary soul mates.
18.
One member of this couple was named after some clothes.
Text A:
Iris Murdoch & John Bayley
A libertine spirit with a brilliant mind, Iris Murdoch was a
woman ahead of her time: philosopher, author of 26
novels, and winner of the prestigious literary Booker
Prize. She also had a sensual, spellbinding presence that
cast a powerful spell on everybody who met her,
including her husband, Oxford professor and writer John
Bayley. They were together for 43 years.
They lived in Oxford in a famously chaotic household.
He did the cooking, she did the shopping, and in addition
to their literary and academic pursuits, they were
enthusiastic travelers, dance partners, poker playersand, above all, swimmers. They never had any
children, and while she had affairs that Bayley tolerated, it was by all accounts, a supremely happy union of
two scholars.
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Text B:
Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward
In Hollywood, a town where marriages fade faster than a bad movie, actors Paul Newman and Joanne
Woodward are as famous for their marital success as for their Oscars. How have they managed to stay
together for 44 years?
It probably helps that they live in Connecticut, not in fantasyland. They also share a profession, three
grown children and an interest in philanthropy. Even the stars favor this glamorous couple. You
stimulate each others intellect, says a Web astrologer, looking over the couples 2002 horoscopes. You
challenge each others world view. At times you may read each others minds and finish each others
sentences. You can be a mentally and technically creative team.
Newman and Woodward also sponsor the Save the Children foster parent campaign and a camp for children
with life-threatening illnesses. In 1982 Newman set up a multimillion-dollar corporation that markets
everything from popcorn to spaghetti sauce. All profits go to charity.
Text C:
Sting & Trudie Styler
In an extravagant, fairy-tale wedding attended by lots of celebrity friends, Sting, the world-renowned
singer and songwriter, married his long-time love, Trudie Styler, an actress and film producer. This 1992
ceremony not only celebrated the couples ten years together, but also their three children (theyve since
had a fourth) and their collaborative work for environmental causes.
Born Gordon Sumner in 1951 into a working class family in Newcastle, England, Sting got his name from
fellow musiciansa tribute to the striped bee-like shirts he wore. Teacher by day, punk rocker by night,
he made it big in 1979 when his band, The Police, produced the hit single Roxanne.
In the early 80s, shortly before The Police was formed and his first marriage broke up, Sting met the
vivacious blond Styler. Born in England in 1955, Trudie had run away from home at age 17 with dreams
of becoming an actress. She went on to attend the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School and has acted in and
produced a number of movies, including Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels.
Text D:
George & Olivia Harrison
Olivia Harrison was by her husbands side when the legendary quiet Beatle died of cancer last year at
age 58. So was their son, Dhani, 24.
Always a sweetly serene couple in public, the Harrisons werent a favourite of the sensational newspapers
that hunt famous rock guitarists. Perhaps it was because they met after the Beatles, arguably the best pop
group of all time, had disbanded. They met after the scandal of Georges first marriage, which ended when
his wife, model Patti Boyd, took off with his best friend, superstar guitarist Eric Clapton. The friendship
survived the betrayal, thanks to Georges forgiving nature.
George met Olivia Arias, an assistant in the merchandising department at A&M records, in the late 70s.
She was smart, pretty and centered. In 1978, they got married and had Dhani, their only child. In England,
they lived in a handsome mansion in Henley-on-Thames, not far from London. It had high walls and
extensive grounds, where George grew all kinds of plants. The couple loved to travel to India together, to
study yoga and meditation.
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Task Four: Reading for detailed information (10 minutes) Questions 19-25
You are going to read an article about smoking. Answer the questions with the
answer that you think fits best according to the text.
Read the text and answer the questions after it.
By Caren Benjamin
Nobody smokes in Catherine Nagle's house. Nobody. When smokers come to visit, she hands them an
ashtray and tells them to step outside if they want to have a cigarette. She won't even make an
exception for her mother-in-law though her husband made her break the news.
Nagle believes the fact that her 16-year-old son doesn't smoke, despite typical teenage peer pressure, is
thanks largely to the household's total smoking ban. "I think the fact that we won't let his grandmother
or aunts or uncles smoke in the house shows how firmly we believe that smoking is bad," she says.
"He sees that we think its wrong for adults to do it so he wont think 'it's something I can do when I
get to be 18 when it's legal.' "
A study in the Journal of the American Medical Association suggests she is on the right track. The
study found that a total ban on smoking in the home is the most effective way to keep teenagers from
picking up the habit. Whether or not parents smoke is still the most important factor, but the JAMA
study found children of non-smoking parents who let other people smoke in their home are almost as
likely to become smokers as kids from homes where at least one parent smokes and there is a total
ban.
Ideally, the home smoking ban should be in place when your child is born. Aside from the obvious
health reasons, there are good sociological reasons for this. If you've got young children, then usually
it's not difficult for parents to ask relatives not to smoke in the house. Grandparents, uncles and friends
think that's a right that parents have. By the time the child is 15 or 17, it's a much harder sell, in fact by
that age it's probably not worth the fight.
Even in a household where one parent smokes, a total ban can still be very effective. If mom makes
dad smoke on the porch, and dad agrees to do so, that's a pretty significant message to kids about the
dangers of smoking and about the fact that even the adult smoker knows the behavior is dangerous.
As an added bonus, for smokers who are forced outside their homes to smoke, the habit becomes
something they have to consciously choose to do. They think to themselves 'Do I want to get up and
have a cigarette, or do I want to stay here and finish watching this TV show?" As often as not, they
choose the TV show. As nicotine consumption decreases, so does addiction level, eventually making it
easier for the parent to quit smoking.
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Questions for Task Four:

Which of the following is the best
summary of the text?
A
The best way to stop your children
from becoming smokers is to stop
relatives from smoking in your
house.
B
Teenagers are more likely to smoke
if they see their family smoking.
C
The best way to stop your children
from becoming smokers is not to
allow anybody to smoke in your
house.
D
Teenagers are more likely to smoke
if their parents smoke.
19.
Why, in Catherine Nagles opinion,

doesnt her son smoke?
A
His mother does not allow him
smoke anywhere.
B
Because the ban on adults smoking
in the house makes him see it is
wrong.
C
His friends dont smoke and peer
group pressure is so strong he
doesnt do it either.
D
He is not 18 and it is not legal for
him to smoke.
20.
Which of the following most closely

reflects Catherine Nagles opinion?
A
Smoking should be banned.
B
Smoking outdoors reduces the
health risk for her son.
C
Her husband should tell people
bad news.
D
You should stick to your principles,
even if it makes life difficult
sometimes.
21.
22. Children are most likely to become

smokers in which of the following
households?
A
B
C
D
One parent smokes but nobody is

allowed to smoke in the house.
Neither parent smokes but visitors
are allowed to smoke in the house.
Neither parent smokes and nobody
is allowed to smoke in the house.
None of the childs family or friends
smoke.
23. What is the main reason a smoking

ban should be in place from the time
the child is born?
A
It might help relatives give up
smoking.
B
It is easier to persuade people not
to smoke around a young child.
C
Smoking has a damaging effect on
the health of a young child.
D
Smokers dont like the smell of a
young child.
24. Why does a parent agreeing to
smoke outside reduce the risk of a
child smoking?
A
It shows that the smoker knows that
smoking is unhealthy.
B
It shows that women can tell men
what to do.
C
It makes it easier to persuade
friends and relatives to smoke
outside.
D
The child associates smoking with
being cold.
25. How does smoking outside help the
smoker?
A
They watch less television
B
They get fresh air while smoking.
C
Smoking becomes inconvenient so
the smoker is likely to smoke less.
D
They dont have to speak to their
husband / wife while smoking
That is the end of the Reading test
Test 1 Reading
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Test 1 Reading ANSWER SHEET
TEST 1: READING ANSWER SHEET

Candidate Number:
E
I
Centre
Candidate Code
Code
Task One: Short Texts Questions 1-5

Question
Your Answer
Example
Task Two: Paragraph Headings Questions 6-11

Question
Your Answer
Example
10
11
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Test 1 Reading ANSWER SHEET
Task Three: Scanning for Information Questions 12-18

Question
Your Answer
Question
Your Answer
Example
15
12
16
13
17
14
18
Task Four: Reading for Detailed Information Questions 19-25

Question
Your Answer
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
LEVEL B2 VANTAGE
Test 2 - Listening
Time:
approx. 40 minutes

You may write on the question paper but make sure you
write all your answers on the separate answer sheet
(You will have 5 minutes at the end of the test for this)
Test 2 - Listening
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Task One: Short Conversations Questions 1-6

Someone is showing presents to their friend and explaining who they bought
them for and why.
You will hear six short conversations.
Listen, look at the pictures and decide which picture is the correct
illustration for each conversation.
Write the letter next to the question number on the answer sheet.
You will hear each recording twice.
Pictures
Test 2 - Listening
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Test 2 - Listening
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Task Two: Making Notes Questions 7-15

You will hear an interview from a radio talk show called Standing Up for Yourself.
Look at the notes. The notes contain nine gaps.
You have one minute to read the notes.
Now listen to the speaker and fill in the gaps with

a maximum of 3 words.
Do not write more than 3 words in one gap.

You will hear the recording twice.
Matt Thompson, a man of principle?
Matts job
Matt Thompson
He found his job ___7___.
He used to go to Miss Gold to pick up the ___8___.
He was annoyed because he often had to ___9___.
Lorna
Lorna was employed as a ___10___.
Matt approached Miss Gold in order to ___11___.
In the meeting with Miss Gold he felt ___12___.
After Matt left the firm
Matt wrongly thought his wife would ___13___.
Matts marriage ___14___.
Now Matt thinks in defending his principles he ___15___.
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Task Three: A Radio Programme Questions 16-25

You are going to listen to a radio programme called Looking Back.
On the test paper you have 10 multiple choice questions about

the programme.
Choose the best response (A, B, C or D) for questions 16-25.

(Tick [] A, B, C or D on the answer sheet.)
You will hear the recording twice.
You have two minutes to read the questions before

the recording starts.
Questions for Task Three:
16.
A
B
C
D
Graham started school
17.
A
Graham
B
C
D
did exercises on his way to school.
in 1926.
in 1925.
on his fifth birthday.
20.
At the first school, Graham really
A
B
the physical activities.
C
D
liked
snails and fish.

looking after the nature table.
model-making and drawing.
on his sixth birthday.
never walked to school with his
21.
The Big School
didnt mind walking to school.
A
B
C
D
18.
A
B
C
D
Grahams first teacher
22.
When he was 13, Graham played
A
B
C
D
for the first time.
19.
A
B
The children at the first school
C
D
mother.
only twice walked to school.
was 18.
left and had a child.
was very strict.
was the headmaster.
were not physically punished.

were punished for talking.
shouted a lot.
were taught in three classes.
23.
A
B
C
D
24.
had 50 in a class.
had at least 40 in a class.
was in the centre of Cambridge.
was just outside Cambridge.
football
in a team.
only with cans and bits of tyres.
every week.
On his 11th birthday, Graham
learnt to ride a bike.
was given a brand new bike.
met his cousin John.
had a bike for the first time.
Did Graham enjoy being at school?
Test 2 - Listening
A
B
C
D
Yes, very much
25.
What does he say about life for
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Absolutely not
He enjoyed some things about it.
He only liked the first school.
A
B
C
Its better in every way.
He doesnt say.
Its worse in every way.

Its better in some ways, worse in
others.
children today?
THAT IS THE END OF THE LISTENING TEST. YOU NOW HAVE 5
MINUTES TO TRANSFER YOUR ANSWERS ONTO THE SEPARATE

ANSWER SHEET.
Test 2 Listening ANSWER SHEET
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TEST 2: LISTENING ANSWER SHEET

Candidate Number:
E
I
Centre
Candidate Code
Code
Task One : Short Conversations Questions 1-6

Question
Your Answer

7
12
Do not write here!

8
Do not write here!

13
Do not write here!

9
Do not write here!

14
Do not write here!

10
Do not write here!

15
Do not write here!

11
Do not write here!
Do not write here!
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Question
Your Answer
Question
Your Answer
16
21
17
22
18
23
19
24
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LEVEL B2 VANTAGE
Test 3 - Writing
Time:
60 minutes

Test 3 Writing
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Task One: Compulsory task

You must answer this question.
You received this letter and information from a friend. You have made notes
next to the information leaflet.
lots of tourists English

German
big beach v nice but crowded
Hi,
Great news! Youll never believe it but
Ive won a competition. Im going to
Spain for a two week holiday from 10th
24th September.
Even better, its a holiday for two and I

want you to come with me! What do you
think? We havent been on holiday
Hotel Nueva Alicante

- 300 rooms (all en-suite)
- 10 minutes walk from beach
- 15 minutes from town centre
Hotel Grande Torrenueva
- 80 room (all en suite)
- 20 minutes from beach
- 5 minutes walk from old town
together for ages and we always had so

much
fun.
The
flight
and
the
accommodation are all paid for including

breakfast and dinner.
Also, there is a choice between two hotels
in different towns and I cant decide. I
know youve been before so which place do

you think is better. Ive enclosed the
historic old town castle etc

beach rocky, quiet
good restaurants, no
nightclubs
Your Task: Write a formal letter to the tourist information office in the town of
your choice requesting further information about conditions, prices and any
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special events or programmes during your stay. Include some information about
yourself and your interests. (ca.200 words)
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Task Two: Extended writing
Choose only ONE of the following questions 1,2 or 3. Write ca. 200 words.
You can include addresses, dates etc if you want to but they will not be marked.
DO NOT answer more than one question.
You see the following advertisement in a newspaper you are reading.

A leading British newspaper The Correspondent would
like to publish articles from people living in Central &
Eastern Europe.
The title of the feature is:
Approaching the European Union? Life in Central &
Eastern Europe Today
Write an article.
2
You are the chairperson of your local residents committee. A
multinational company would like to build a shopping centre
in your neighbourhood. Your neighbours have asked you to
write a report to the local council summarising the
advantages and disadvantages from the residents point of
view.
Write the report.
3
You see the following in a newspaper.
Win a trip to anywhere in the world! The prize will be awarded to
the writer who gives the most interesting or unusual reason for
wanting to go or the best description of how you would spend
your time there.
Dont forget to tell us where you want to go!
The best story wins an all expenses paid week in your chosen
location.
Write the composition.
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Test 3 Writing ANSWER SHEET
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TEST 3: WRITING ANSWER SHEET

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LEVEL B2 VANTAGE
Test 4
Grammar & Vocabulary
Time:
20 minutes + dictation

Test 4 Grammar & Vocabulary
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Task One: Dictation Skiing

In this part of the test you will hear a text about getting ready for
a skiing holiday.
You must write down every word in the text on the

numbered lines on the separate Answer Sheet.
You will be marked for getting the correct words and correct spelling.
You will hear the text three times:

First
- you will hear the whole text.
Then - you will hear small pieces of the text.
These will each be repeated once.
You may make notes on this sheet of paper but please make sure you write
your answers on the answer sheet provided.
Your notes
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
DONT FORGET to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet!
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Task Two: Multiple Choice Gap Fill Questions 1-10

Complete the following article by choosing the correct word from the four
options.
Grenbergs Town Council: who represents
YOU
Saul Denman meets Councillor Arnie Fischer

Councillor Arnie Fischer has been a town councillor for the _EXAMPLE_
fifteen years. We asked him to tell us something about his work.
Well first of all I should _1_ you in on the area that I _2_. My district of the
town is called Babylon and it _3_ in a wide range of different people.
Babylon _4_ from the centre of the town, right out to the green _5_. Its
shaped like a hook.
So the make-up of the district is extremely diverse. Babylon contains a
tiny part of the commercial _6_, a larger piece of the poor inner city and
_7_ out into richer green suburbs. Ive tended to pick up most of my votes
from the _8_ populated inner city areas.
Major changes are under way, though. What has happened is that
richer people have _9_ up large amounts of inner city property and have
_10_ them up. The next election will be an up hill struggle for me.
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Questions for Task Two:

Example:
A. early
B. last
C. late
D. first
The correct answer is B.

1.
A. take
B. inform
C. tell
D. fill
2.
A. delegate
B. mandate
C. represent
D. claim
3.
A. includes
B. gives
C. takes
D. contains
4.
A. moves
B. exists
C. includes
D. runs
5.
A. belt
B. circumference C. ring
D. border
6.
A. edge
B. centre
C. location
D. piece
7.
A. shorten
B. flows
C. comes
D. extends
8.
A. completely
B. weightily
C. thickly
D. densely
9.
A. sold
B. purchased
C. bought
D. marketed
10.
A. taken
B. brought
C. made
D. done
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Task Three: Gap Fill Questions 11-20
For questions 11-20, complete the following note by writing the missing
words on the separate answer sheet.
Use only one word for each space.
You must think of the word - there are no multiple choices
Example: The correct word is the.
Diwali, the festival of lights, is perhaps the most

important festival in India and is celebrated on the
darkest night of _Example_ year. Diwali has
always been a festival with _11_ social than
religious connotations. The celebrations include
activities such _12_ the lighting of lamps and
candles or the bursting of crackers. Friends and
neighbours exchange special sweets.
People sometimes buy new clothes, but in certain communities _13_ is absolutely
essential to wear new clothes on this day.
Diwali in India is equivalent to Christmas in the West. Therefore it is also the time
_14_ people get the festival bonus added to _15_ salaries. It marks the beginning
of the New Year for a large majority of Hindus. Preparations for the festival begin
many days prior _16_ Diwali. It is time for a thorough cleaning of the house _17_
it is believed that Lakshmi will only enter clean and nicely decorated houses.
_18_ times Diwali celebrations get ugly, especially in the metropolitan cities. In
New Delhi people start bursting crackers in the evening and this continues till
_19_ early hours of the morning. _20_ a result the city is full of toxic fumes and
smoke for almost 10 hours.
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TEST 4: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ANSWER SHEET

Candidate Number:
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Code
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TEST 4: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ANSWER SHEET

Candidate Number:
E
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Centre
Candidate Code
Code

Question
Your Answer
Question
Your Answer
Example
10

Example
the
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11
16
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12
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LEVEL B2 VANTAGE
Test 6 - Speaking
Time:
20 minutes
Procedure, Script and Materials
You now have 10 minutes to prepare the picture story
You may use a dictionary.
You must not speak to the other candidates.
You may make notes but do not read aloud from the notes in the test.
You may take this sheet of paper and your notes into the examination.
In the test, give your notes to the examiner when asked.
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Outline of Speaking Exam

Before the exam you have ten minutes preparation time in the preparation
room. Here you receive your Mark Sheet and a Picture Story sheet. You are
allowed to use your dictionary to prepare your story.
There will be two examiners in the exam room the Interlocutor who is
running the exam and the Assessor who is listening and evaluating - and two
candidates at a time:
INTERLOCUTOR
ASSESSOR
CANDIDATES
This test will have four tasks:

Task
1. Welcome and Interview
2. Picture Story
The Interlocutor will ask you one
introductory question, and two on
another topic.(e.g. food, travel)
First Candidate A then Candidate B

will tell their picture based stories
2-3mins.
2 mins
2 mins.
Each candidate gets three different
situation cards in turns. They start
3. Transactional Dialogues
Timing
three-turn conversations with the
4-5 mins.
Interlocutor
4. Collaborative Task
Candidates receive a card with a
sentence describing a problem or
situation. After thinking of a few ideas, 3-4 mins.

the candidates discuss the advantages
and disadvantages of various ideas
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before coming to an agreement about

the most suitable.
Together with the welcome, setting up of tasks and closure the speaking task
will be no longer than 20 minutes.
The Interlocutor will speak from a script you can see on the following pages.
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Speaking: Interlocutors scripts

Welcome (maximum 30 seconds)
Good morning / afternoon / evening.

My name is < name > and this is my colleague < name >.
Have you got your mark sheets?
>>> candidates hand over forms <<<
Please also give me the tasks and your notes. Ill return these to
you later.
>>> candidates hand over forms <<<
So you are < candidate A name > and you are < candidate B
name >?
Task 1: Interview (max 2 minutes)

>>> The Interlocutor will ask a selection of the following
questions and will follow up with the interventions. <<<
1(a) Warm Up
What do you do?
Where do you live?
What languages do you speak?
How long have you been learning English?

Why is learning English important to you?
Possible Interventions:
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Inviting participation
What about you?
What do you think?

Do you agree?
Whats your opinion?
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Inviting expansion
Why?
In what way?
Tell me more.
Describe him / her / it.

Changing topic
Now Id like to ask about a different subject.

OK. Thank you.
Lets change subjects.

The next topic is
1(b) Topics
>>> The Interlocutor will ask at least one A question and one
B question. <<<
Family
Tell me something about your family.
Who is the hardest working person in your family?
Which member of your family understands you best?

B
Is family more important to old people than young people?

Is it better to grow up in a small family or a big family?
Are big families better for society?
Sport
Are you a sporty person?
What sports do you do?
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Do you watch big sporting events like the Olympics or the

World Cup?
B
Is sport about winning or taking part?
Do you think that sport is important for a nation?

Why does sport encourage so much excitement?
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Cinema
Do you often go to the cinema?
What sort of films do you enjoy?

What films turn you off?
B
Do you think Hollywood is a good or negative influence?

Film stars are greatly overrated. Do you agree?
The cinema has much less importance now that we have TV.
Thank you.
A
Task 2: Prepared story (2 x 2 minutes 3 + instructions)

In this part of the test, you are going to tell the stories you
prepared earlier.
< Candidate A > here are the pictures and your notes.
Now, Id like you to tell your story. You may look at your notes
but please do not read aloud from what you have written. Tell
the story to < Candidate B >, < Assessor > and me. Remember
you only have two minutes so dont worry if I interrupt you. All
right?
You have 30 seconds to look through the pictures and your

notes. Please start when you are ready.
>>> The Interlocutor gives Candidate A the pictures and notes

that he/she prepared before the exam. <<<
>>> 30 seconds - The candidate looks through his/her notes.
<<<
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If necessary >>>
Please start now.

>>> 2 minutes - The candidate tells his/her story using the
notes and the pictures. <<<
Thank you.
>>> This is then repeated with the other candidate. <<<
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Task 3: Transactional Dialogues. (5 minutes)

In this part of the test you must say something that is
appropriate to say in a situation. Read each card and follow the

instructions.
>>> The Interlocutor gives a card to Candidate A, who reads

it and starts a conversation with the Interlocutor. This is
repeated with Candidate B, and then the whole sequence two
more times, with different cards. <<<
< Candidate A > Read this card. When you

are ready please start a conversation with
me. I am your friend.
>>> # Card 1. <<<
If necessary >>>
Please start now.
>>> Candidate <<<
Well, actually, I saw it last week. Would you

like to meet for a drink instead?
You are at home
feeling bored. Ring

your friend. Greet
him / her and
suggest going to the

cinema to see the
R b t D Ni
>>> Candidate <<<
Thank you.
< Candidate B > Read this card. When you

are ready please start a conversation with
me. I am your colleague.
>>> # Card 2. <<<
If necessary >>>
Please start now.
>>> Candidate <<<
I've got a terrible headache! I don't know

what to do.
>>> Candidate <<<
Thank You.
You are at work. Your

colleague is sitting
with his / her eyes
closed. Find out what

the matter is.
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< Candidate A > Here is your next card.
Please read it and speak when you are ready.

I am the shop assistant.
>>> # Card 3. <<<
If necessary >>>
Please start now.
>>> Candidate <<<
Butter? I am afraid we only have margarine.

>>> Candidate <<<
Thank you.
You are in a
supermarket. You
need to buy some
butter but you can't

find any. Ask the
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< Candidate B > Here is your next card.

I am your colleague.
>>> # Card 4. <<<
If necessary >>>
Please start now.
>>> Candidate <<<
Sure. Let me just finish writing this email

first. Where do you want to move it?
>>> Candidate <<<
Thank You.
Your office has just

been redecorated.
You would like to
move your desk to
another part of the

room. You go to
ll
< Candidate A > Here is your last card.

I am your friend.
>>> # Card 5. <<<

If necessary >>>
Please start now.
>>> Candidate <<<
Actually, I am quite warm. I will be OK in a
Your friend is going

for a walk. It's a
nice, but cold,
spring day. Advise
him / her to wear a
sweater, won't I?
>>> Candidate <<<
Thank you.
< Candidate B > Here is your last card.

I am your friend.
>>> # Card 6. <<<
If necessary >>>
Please start now.
>>> Candidate <<<
Your train to Prague

is leaving in 30
minutes. You are
Your keys? No idea Anyway, do you want
still at home. You
>>> Candidate <<<
can't find your keys.
some coffee? No, sorry.
must rush, but you
Ask your friend if he
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Thank You.
Thank you.
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Task 4: Collaborative Task (4 minutes)
For the final part of the test, you are going to talk to each other
about a topic I will give you. Im just going to listen.
>>> The Interlocutor picks up a Topic Card, reads it out

loud and gives the following instructions: <<<
First make a spoken list of four or five things.
Then, when you have done that, discuss which one is the best/
most important. Remember to give reasons for what you say.
You have 3 minutes altogether to try and agree. All right?
>>> The Interlocutor places the topic card in front of the

candidates. <<<
Thank you. That is the end of the test. Good bye. Have a nice
weekend / evening.
>>> The cards for candidates are on page 56. <<<
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Speaking Materials
Preparation for telling the Picture Story
(10 minutes to prepare a 2 minute story)

In the test you are going to tell a story based on these pictures on the
following page.
You have 10 minutes to prepare the story and decide how you can tell the
story in an interesting and enjoyable manner.
Your notes (Remember. Only write notes, not the whole story)
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Somebody will take you to the test room when it is your turn.
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Picture Story: Candidate A

The story starts like this:
Ian had big plans for Friday night.
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Picture Story: Candidate B

The story starts like this:
holiday.
Bill wanted to go camping for the family
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Speaking: Topic Cards for Task Four
B2-Sample Set One-4-M
When you are choosing where to go

on holiday, what helps you decide?
1. the weather
2. ..
3. ..
4. .. etc.
B2-Sample Set 1-4-N
What are some of the main causes of

disagreement between parents and
children?
1. staying out late

2. .
3. .
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LEVEL B2 VANTAGE
Answer Key
Test 1: Reading
The Answer Key
Test 2: Listening
The Answer Key
The Tapescript
Test 3: Writing
Marking schemes
Test 4: Grammar and Vocabulary
The Answer Key
The Tapescript for Task 1
Test 5: Mediation
The Answer Key and a Sample Answer
The Tapescript for Part A
Language Marking Criteria
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Test 1 Reading ANSWER KEY
TEST 1: READING ANSWER KEY

Candidate Number:
E
I
Centre
Candidate Code
Code
Task One: Short Texts Questions 1-5

Question
Your Answer
Example
Task Two: Paragraph Headings Questions 6-11

Question
Your Answer
Example
10
11
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Test 1 Reading ANSWER KEY
Task Three: Scanning for Information Questions 12-18

Question
Your Answer
Question
Your Answer
Example
15
12
16
13
17
14
18
Task Four: Reading for Detailed Information Questions 19-25

Question
Your Answer
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
Test 2 Listening ANSWER KEY
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TEST 2: LISTENING ANSWER KEY

Candidate Number:
E
I
Centre
Candidate Code
Code
Task One : Short Conversations Questions 1-6

Question
Your Answer

7
12
boring
8
angry
13
(stationery cupboard) key

9
agree (with him)

14
wait
10
ended
15
secretary
11
complain
was an idiot / destroyed his life
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Question
Your Answer
Question
Your Answer
16
21
17
22
18
23
19
24
20
25
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Tapescripts:
Texts for Task One: Short conversations
1.
A:
B:
This smells really nice! Who is it for?
Well, its for my dad. Dont laugh, men find it just as relaxing especially
after a long day. Or so the shop assistant told me. Anyway, if he doesnt
like it, its only a small bottle.
2.
B:
What do you think of this?
B:
Yes, he hasnt got one and I think its quite dangerous to ride without it,
A:
3.
Its a good colour to see from a distance. Is it for your brother?
especially in the city.
A:
Oh, this is what I want, too! Its great to be able to carry just this and
B:
Ten. Its quite good, isnt? I hope my sister will like it, you know how shes
A:
4.
when you open it they are all there. How many can you put in it?
always listening to something when she is travelling.
Well, if she doesnt like it, Ill have it!
B:
I need your opinion on this. Its for my aunt but Im not sure shell like
A:
Dont be silly, I think its perfect for her! She is always complaining about
itI mean its not like she is always late
how the one shes got has this really nice sound to it so it never actually
wakes her up. Im sure shell be happy to get this.
5.
A:
B:
A:
6.
B:
This is great! Is it for your mums next camping trip?
Well, it is for her but I was actually thinking that with her new job shell
have to drive a lot and you know how much coffee she drinksDo you
think shell like it?
I think she will. Its a lovely present for her.
And what do you think of this for the little horror?
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A:
Your brother is not a horror! Not always, anywayare you giving this to
B:
No, hes actually fine now. In fact, all he wants to do these days is read
A:
him because he is afraid of the dark?
under the covers in bed so I thought he might like this. Dont you think he
will?
Im sure hell love it!
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Picture descriptions for Task One: Short conversations:

A
alarm clock
bicycle helmet
torch
thermos
candle
kettle
aromatherapy bubble bath
CD case
Text for Task Two: Making notes

Rebecca
Well, Matt, could you tell us about how you defended your
Matt
Yes, of course, Rebecca. A few years ago now I had a paper-
principles and what happened to you.
pushing job working as a clerk with the management consultancy
firm, Bibby and Jenner. What I was doing basically was looking after
the files on the firms cases. In many ways it was a boring job, but I
was happy enough at home, and with my wife working we had
enough to get by.
To make sense of the whole problem I should tell you this.
Whenever we wanted stationery - envelopes, paper or anything I
would go to Miss Gold who had the key to the stationery cupboard.
I often felt irritated as I had to wait in her office until shed finished
a meeting. Anyway that was how things were done in the firm.
In the September of that year, if I remember correctly, the firm
appointed Lorna as a secretary who as part of her job had to join
me in the filing work. After a few days I learned that Lorna had been
given the key to the stationery cupboard. Well, I thought to myself,
Ive been working here four years and shes been here four days.
Somethings very wrong here.
I didnt say anything to Lorna, but I went straight to Miss Gold to
complain. She seemed completely uninterested in the problem, and
told me in so many words that I could share a key with Lorna. Well, I
was so angry I could hardly control myself. I told her bluntly that
either I got my own key or Id leave the firm. It seemed to me that a

matter of principle was at stake.
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Well, to cut a long story short, I left the firm that afternoon. I really
thought that my wife would agree with what I had done, but she
was furious. I couldnt find another job and we couldnt live on the
one income, so soon our marriage ended. At that point the flat went
too, and I moved back to my mothers.
Well, I sometimes think, what have I achieved? I can always comfort

myself by saying that I stood by my principles. People ask me
whether I made the right decision. The answer is clear in my own

mind. I think I was an idiot to destroy my life because of a key.
Test 2 Listening - ANSWER KEY
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Text for Task Three: Radio programme

T = TOM BARKER
G = Graham Potts
T
When did you start school, Graham?
Well, let me see. It was just after my fifth birthday, in 1925, no, 1926.
That was in Cambridge, was it?
Yes, well a village close-by called Camstock. I lived in Camford and
Really! Did you go alone or did your mother take you?
Oh no, I dont think she ever took me. Well, maybe right at the start. She
walked to school: 3 miles on footpaths and one along a little road.
was too busy at home with my 2 younger sisters, so I walked with my
friends. Kids have it too easy now. We didnt think twice about walking
that distance, and at least we got more exercise than todays youngsters.
T
What do you remember most about that school?
There were 2 classes, about 18 in the first class and 20 in the second.
Now, what was the name of my first teacher? (pauses) Cant remember!
Anyway, she was kind and fair, but she soon left to have a baby. Then
Miss Strapper took over and she was strict! She didnt hit us, though the
headmaster did. But she got really angry and shouted a lot. If I talked too
much in class or she didnt like my work, Id have to stand in the corner
for hours.
T
What subjects did you do?
Oh,.reading, writing and arithmetic they call it mathematics these days.

All very boring. But we also drew pictures and made models out of bits of
wood. (unenthusiastically) That was OK. Then there was physical training
jumping up and down, running round, catching a ball, nothing terribly

exciting.
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And other subjects? Science, for instance.
Science? No, but we had a nature table, and I was in charge of it for a
while. (a bit excited) Oh, the nature table We brought in things to
display -grasses, flowers, seeds, horrible little animals like snails, or fish
in jars. Great fun it was.
T
Then at 11 you changed schools.
Yes, well, I was nearly 12 and my third sister had just been born. I moved
The Big School?
Yes, it had 5 classes with 40 in a class, even 50 in some. The whole class
to the Big School in Cambridge till I was 14.
crowded in one room all day. Kids today have got it made with all the
facilities theyve got. Yeh, the Big School was far from the centre. We
werent allowed to talk in class, well, only if the teacher asked a question.
And we often got hit. But every week we had woodwork, and I loved it, but
best of all was football.

T
You were in the school team, werent you?
Yeh, just after I was 13 I joined. Thats when we played with a real football
for the first time. Outside lessons, we never had one: we used anything
we could find to kick: tin cans, bits of old tyres. Kids today have so
much more, but simple things gave us pleasure.
And did you still walk to school?
well ...On my eleventh birthday I couldnt wait to get home because I knew
I was getting a bike. It wasnt new, but it was my own! After all those
years..
But, could you ride a bike at all?
Well My cousin John had taught me earlier orwas it my dad, I cant

recall.
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So, Graham, were schooldays the best days of your life?
No, it wasnt completely a waste of time, but they werent the best days.
Unfortunately, were not going to have time to get to that today, but
They came much later.
thank you very much, Graham.
Test 3 Writing ANSWER KEY
TEST 3: WRITING ANSWER KEY

MARKING SCHEME FOR TASK 1 & TASK 2 :
Task Achievement
Task achieved at a very high level
Intention:
Entirely clear
Instructions: Completely followed
10
Effect:
A very positive effect on the target reader
Outcome:
Sure to achieve a successful outcome
Content:
All relevant details included

Some original ideas or presentation
9
Task well achieved
Intention:
Generally clear
Instructions: All important ones followed
Effect:
A positive effect on the target reader
Outcome:
Sure to achieve a successful outcome
Content:
Most relevant details included

Some original ideas or presentation
7
Task achieved, some gaps
Intention:
Clear in most areas
Instructions: All important ones followed

Effect:
A generally positive effect on the reader
Outcome:
Likely to achieve a successful outcome
Content:
Many relevant details included
5
Task not achieved, many gaps
Intention:
Unclear in some areas
Instructions: Some key instructions not followed
Effect:
The reader may be confused
Outcome:
Unlikely to achieve a successful outcome
Content:
Some important details left out

Some irrelevant information
3
Task entirely unachieved
Intention:
Very unclear
Instructions: Most / all not followed

Effect:
Very negative
Outcome:
Will not achieve a successful outcome
Content:
Omission, irrelevance
1
0
Task unattempted / partially attempted

Not enough language to make an assessment
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Range and
Coherence and Cohesion

Structure:
Clear
Purpose:
Clear
Information:
Well organised
Cohesive
Devices:
Appropriacy
Accuracy
Range:
Wide
5
Errors:
Used to link
Style:
Very few
naturally
Reference:
4
Structure:
Adequate
Purpose:
Mostly clear.
Information:
Some confusion
Cohesive
Devices:
Adequate
Reference:
Limited use
Range of registers
Style:
Usually
Range:
Adequate
appropriate to genre
Errors:
Some but do
Structure:
Muddled
Purpose:
Unclear.
Information:
Very confused
Cohesive
Devices:
Minimal
Reference:
Simple / none
Not enough language to make an
3
Register:
not significantly impede
Limited exponents
but awareness of register is
meaning
shown
assessment.
Register:
Skilled use
Appropriate to
genre
Range:
Errors:
Narrow
Style:
Many
Not enough language to

make an assessment.
Register:
Inappropriate to
genre
Minimal
Not enough language to make

an assessment.
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Sample Answers
Task One:
Dear Sir or Madam,
168 words
I am writing to ask you for some information about Alicante.

First of all I would like some general information about the city and the area around
it; for example some information about local travel and the cost. Are there other
towns nearby which are worth visiting?
I would also like to know if there are any special events or festivals happening
during the time I am in Alicante. Could you please give me details of the venues, the
prices and when they take place.
I am coming to Alicante with a friend and we both enjoy sports activities such as
windsurfing, climbing and walking.
I would be grateful if you could send me
information about the opportunities for taking part in these activities. Are there
local beaches which do not have many tourists? If so please send me details. We
both also like live music so a guide to local clubs and discos would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely,
Task Two:
An Article (190 words)
Approaching the European Union? Life in Central & Eastern Europe Today
Walking in the centre of Budapest, capital city of Hungary, one of the new members
of the EU you can see the colourful mixture of poverty and richness, heavy burdens
and mixed blessings of a partly Asian, partly European, partly Stalinist tradition.
Hungary similarly to many others in the area - today is a changing country.
After forty years of a Soviet type economic structure followed by the radical
changes towards a modern economy, they all have to go through difficult phases.
But the most difficult change seems to be the way of thinking. Generations had been
brought up without the real experience of democracy, the possibility of thinking
speaking or acting freely, without the slightest possibility of changing their own lives
or fulfilling their dreams. Even travelling to Western countries was very limited.
On the other hand the rich European cultural tradition of these countries is also a
strong component that helps them to catch up with the luckier parts of the
continent.
Is there a hope for todays generation to enjoy the blessings of a Common Europe?
Hopefully yes. But no doubt there is a long road ahead.
Page 70

A report (202 words)
Dear Councilor,
I am writing on behalf of the local residents committee to express some of our

views regarding the proposed new shopping centre in our area. I have listed the
advantages and disadvantages we feel are important.
As for the positive side of the project the development will bring new jobs into the
area and this will be a good thing for local people. The shopping centre will also
provide a good service for the local community. Another advantage is that there
will be opportunities for some small local businesses to rent space in the new
centre.
On the other hand there will be a lot of disruption during building including a lot
of heavy construction traffic on the local roads. We wish to know if new roads will
be built as part of the project. Another issue we have is the effect on the local
environment. We live in a quiet part of the countryside and we are concerned
that the new development will spoil the beautiful countryside around us.
I hope we will have the opportunity to meet to discuss these issues in the near
future.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Yours sincerely,
Chairperson Local Residents Committee
A composition (200 words)

The place I would most like to visit is The USA. There are several reasons for this
but the most important for me is music. I love all kinds of music and The USA has
everything.
I would not spend time looking at famous buildings, but I would do a musical tour
of Louisiana in the Deep South., because I am fascinated by the different cultural
influences that American music incorporates.
First of all Id go to New Orleans, because this amazing city has traditional jazz
and blues influenced by African Americans. After that Id visit other parts of
Louisiana, where there is Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music influenced by the French
settlers and as well as many other styles.
I would visit as many places as possible, and make a photographic record of all the
musicians I had seen and publish it on the web for people to see. Most live music is
at night and during the day I would find out as much as I could about the local
music scene and where the music originally came from.
I think many people would find my photos and notes interesting so I wish I could
realize that plan.
Page 70
Test 4 Grammar & Vocabulary ANSWER KEY
TEST 4: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ANSWER KEY

Candidate Number:
E
I
Centre
Candidate Code
Code
Task One: Dictation
1
1. Evenings in the mountains
2
2. are likely to be
3. colder than you think,
considerably
3
4. so bring plenty of warm 5. and waterproof clothes.
4
6. Ski resorts tend to have
an active nightlife
5
7. with restaurants, bars
and dance clubs.
6
8. As the majority of hotels
9. have pools or hot tubs,
7
10. be sure to bring
your bathing suit.
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8
11. When purchasing ski clothes
such as gloves,
9
12. consult your local ski shop.
1
0
13. Tell them
14. where you are going
1
1
15. and they'll suggest
16. appropriate gear.
1
2
17. Please, do not wear 18. valuable jewellery or watches 19. on the slopes
1
3
13. as they could
20. get damaged or lost.
How to mark your dictation:

There are 20 points for the dictation.
Example
4
6. Ski resorts tend to have
You must spell all these
words correctly to get
an active nightlife
It is not important if
you get these words
Page 72
TEST 4: GRAMMAR & VOCABULARY ANSWER KEY

Candidate Number:
E
I
Centre
Candidate Code
Code

Question
Your Answer
Question
Your Answer
Example
10

Example
the
Do not write here
11
16
more / rather
12
to
17
as
13
since / for / because / as

18
it
14
at / many
19
when / that
15
the
20
their / the / some
as
Page 73
Test 6 Speaking Marking schemes
Speaking Mark Scheme Interlocutors copy - Level B2
Overall impression
Good ability to maintain accurate, fluent and natural conversation.

Suitable range of grammar, lexis and cohesive devices to complete tasks.
Some ability with complex language.
Pronunciation is natural with appropriate intonation, though occasionally
problematic.
Smooth use of language. Occasional small difficulties or gaps that do not

severely impede understanding.
A number of errors , including slips in simple sentences.
Pronunciation may place some small strain on the listener.
Conversation is maintained in a generally natural and appropriate manner.
Noticeable hesitation. Jumpiness. Insufficient grammar, lexis and cohesive

devices to do the tasks.
Frequent errors in simple sentences.
Avoidance of complex structures or lexis.
Significant pronunciation difficulties.
Very hard to understand. Clearly significantly below level criteria
Page 78
Range and Accuracy
Fluency and Coherence
Pronunciation
Wide range of grammar, lexis

and cohesive devices used to
complete the tasks,
circumlocution only occasionally
necessary.
Comfortable with more complex
structures and lexis although
errors still occur.
Maintains a smooth flow of

language with hesitation mainly
to formulate ideas, not
language.
Links ideas into clear coherent
discourse with little or no
jumpiness even in extended
contributions.
Although there may still be an

evident foreign accent,
pronunciation is natural and
places little strain on the
listener.
The candidate often utilises
features of connected
speech and English
intonation patterns.
Sufficient range of grammar,

lexis and cohesive devices to
adequately complete the tasks
although circumlocution may be
necessary.
Few errors in simple sentences.
Errors when attempting more
complex structures and lexis do
not generally hinder
communication.
Some hesitation while

formulating language, but can
effectively maintain flow of
speech.
Can link ideas into clear,
coherent discourse although
with noticeable jumpiness
especially in extended
contributions.
Range of grammar, lexis and

cohesive devices insufficient to
adequately complete the tasks.
Repeated errors even in simple
sentences.
Frequent hesitation and

inability to link ideas coherently
causes great strain on the
listener.
Communication Strategies
Initiates maintains and ends

turns.
Uses repair strategies
(clarification, circumlocution)
where necessary.
Uses appropriate register and
intonation.
Pronunciation is clearly
intelligible in spite of evident
foreign accent and
occasional mispronunciations
putting some strain on the
listener.
Test 6 Speaking Marking schemes
Speaking Mark Scheme Assessors copy - Level B2
Initiates maintains and ends

turns satisfactorily although not
always smoothly.
Evidence of ability to use repair
strategies (clarification,
circumlocution) although not
always applied.
Uses appropriate register.
2
1
Insufficient language for assessment
Generally, fails to initiate

maintain and end turns
satisfactorily.
Does not use repair strategies
(clarification, circumlocution).
Uses inappropriate register.
Page 79
Mispronunciations and
inability to produce certain
sounds frequently impedes
communication of the
message.
Task One
Dear Sir or Madam,
I am writing to ask you for some information about Alicante.
First of all I would like some general information about the city and the area around it;
for example some information about local travel and the cost. Are there other towns
nearby which are worth visiting?
I would also like to know if there are any special events or festivals happening during the
time I am in Alicante. Could you please give me details of the venues, the prices and
when they take place.
I am coming to Alicante with a friend and we both enjoy sports activities such as
windsurfing, climbing and walking. I would be grateful if you could send me
information about the opportunities for taking part in these activities. Are there local
beaches which do not have many tourists? If so please send me details. We both also
like live music so a guide to local clubs and discos would be appreciated.
Thank you for your help.
Yours sincerely,
168 words
Task Two
1. An Article
Approaching the European Union? Life in Central & Eastern Europe Today
Walking in the centre of Budapest, capital city of Hungary, one of the new members of
the EU you can see the colourful mixture of poverty and richness, heavy burdens and
mixed blessings of a partly Asian, partly European, partly Stalinist tradition.
Hungary similarly to many others in the area - today is a changing country. After forty
years of a Soviet type economic structure followed by the radical changes towards a
modern economy, they all have to go through difficult phases.
But the most difficult change seems to be the way of thinking. Generations had been
brought up without the real experience of democracy, the possibility of thinking
speaking or acting freely, without the slightest possibility of changing their own lives or
fulfilling their dreams. Even travelling to Western countries was very limited.
On the other hand the rich European cultural tradition of these countries is also a strong
component that helps them to catch up with the luckier parts of the continent.
Is there a hope for todays generation to enjoy the blessings of a Common Europe?
Hopefully yes. But no doubt there is a long road ahead.
190 words
2. A report
Dear Councilor,
I am writing on behalf of the local residents committee to express some of our views
regarding the proposed new shopping centre in our area. I have listed the advantages and
disadvantages we feel are important.
As for the positive side of the project the development will bring new jobs into the area
and this will be a good thing for local people. The shopping centre will also provide a
good service for the local community. Another advantage is that there will be
opportunities for some small local businesses to rent space in the new centre.
On the other hand there will be a lot of disruption during building including a lot of
heavy construction traffic on the local roads. We wish to know if new roads will be built
as part of the project. Another issue we have is the effect on the local environment. We
live in a quiet part of the countryside and we are concerned that the new development
will spoil the beautiful countryside around us.
I hope we will have the opportunity to meet to discuss these issues in the near future.
I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely,
Chairperson Local Residents Committee

202 words
3. A composition
The place I would most like to visit is The USA. There are several reasons for this but
the most important for me is music. I love all kinds of music and The USA has
everything.
I would not spend time looking at famous buildings, but I would do a musical tour of
Louisiana in the Deep South., because I am fascinated by the different cultural influences
that American music incorporates.
First of all Id go to New Orleans, because this amazing city has traditional jazz and blues
influenced by African Americans. After that Id visit other parts of Louisiana, where
there is Cajun, Creole and Zydeco music influenced by the French settlers and as well as
many other styles.
I would visit as many places as possible, and make a photographic record of all the
musicians I had seen and publish it on the web for people to see. Most live music is at
night and during the day I would find out as much as I could about the local music scene
and where the music originally came from.
I think many people would find my photos and notes interesting so I wish I could realize
that plan.
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Practice Test Level B2 Set One

Test 4: Grammar and Vocabulary

This publication has been printed on

Copyright 2007 Euro Examination Centre.

Revised in April, 2007.

Total time / Marks available

text of 350-450 words, normally an article,

Task 1 Short texts

You match five short texts (hand-written

Task 2 Paragraph Headings

There are six paragraphs for which you must

Task 3 Scan Reading

You read four texts on a single topic and nine

Task 4 Multiple choice

Task 1 Short pieces

You listen twice to six short recordings made

You listen twice to an extended monologue.

You listen twice to an excerpt from a radio or

Task 2 Multiple Choice Gap fill

You receive a written text of 150-200 words

Task 3 Modified Cloze

You read several pieces of written or

Task 2 Extended Writing

You receive a written text of 150-200 words

There are three tasks from which you choose

Test 5 - Mediation Part A

You hear a dialogue of six turns between two

Test 5 - Mediation Part B

Test 4 - Grammar and

You listen to a recorded extended monologue

You receive text in English of 200-225 words,

Task 2 Hungarian to English

You receive a personal or semi-formal letter of

You are examined in pairs. There are two

You receive a cue card. The card describes a

Task 2 The Picture Story

Task 4 Communication Task

Answer all the questions

This page is blank!

Task One: Short texts (10 minutes) Questions 1-5

Task Two: Paragraph Headings (10 minutes) Questions 6-11

The first one has been done for you.

C SIR WILLIAMS RETIREMENT

SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE (EXAMPLE)

THE ISLANDS CELTIC CASTLES

G INSPIRATION FOR A NEW PROJECT

The flag of the Isle of Man

The Isle of Man

Task Three: Scanning for Information (10 minutes) Questions 12-18

Read the following biographies of famous celebrities and decide if the

Example: They were an untidy couple.

They lived together for a decade before getting married.

They owned a huge piece of land.

It is said they can understand each other without words.

They spend their wealth on humanitarian causes.

They had a fabulous ceremony when they got married.

These people were literary soul mates.

One member of this couple was named after some clothes.

He found his job _7_.

He used to go to Miss Gold to pick up the _8_.

He was annoyed because he often had to _9_.

Lorna was employed as a _10_.

Matt approached Miss Gold in order to _11_.

In the meeting with Miss Gold he felt _12_.

Matt wrongly thought his wife would _13_.

Matts marriage _14_.

Now Matt thinks in defending his principles he _15_.