Teacher’s Book rea ue ua as cena ATLOES Practice Tests Teacher’s Book Virginia Evans- Jenny Dooley Express Publishing Ul Se.published by Express Publishing Liberty House, Greenham Business Park, Newbury, Berkshire RG19 6HW Tel.: (0044) 1635 817 363 Fax: (0044) 16358174690 Cet inquiries@expresspublishing.co.uk http://www.expresspublishing.co.uk © Viginia Evans - Jenny Dooley, 2012 First published 2012 Made in EU Allrights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or pag ited in any frm, or by any means, electronic, photocopying, or otherwise, without the prior writien permission of the publishers. ‘This book is not meant to be changed in any way. 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Test 3 - Use of English, Part 1: Lunch: What to Pack, What fo Eat by Christa Fletcher, Copyright 2011 Channel One, LLC, Al ve. ‘won. channel.com, on pp. 44; Test 6 ~ Reading, Part 2: More bums on saddles: why Britain's cycling ibs in cy Nard ee lee mie 2 Mela 201) arse ect toast Pe george eae that didn’ quit fy by Emily Dugen © The Independent, wwrwindependent.co.uk on p. $3; Part 2: Cant sop yawning? You might not just be tired .. your brain could be over-heating by Claire Bates © Daily Mail on p. 99; Test 7 ~ Readings Part: Homemade food alarm spells success for teenage inventors by Tan Shiow Chin on pp. 104-105; steing Patt tone Talon’ atone te nee by ne Gc, tagaioaoneroricor a p16 T Rang, Pat: Wy ooages can't at yp te roi by Fora MacRae © Daly Nal on pp 4-10; Use o Era ot : Gyms to offer an eco workout by Paul Keloie, Copyright Guarcian News & Media Lid 2011 on p. 142; Test 10 Reading ar: trea ote geen, Copriht Guaran Nowe & Meda Ld 2011 on pp 16054 Pa run imbhes ther tie ee secs fa ike Cem OU abt pat 1s Arecnmonsd Te an by Kerry Mcqueen © Dally Mall on p. 186; Part 9: Time taveln foi0™ A. ‘authors retum to it time and time again by Alison Pert: Music Flood, Copyright Guarcian News & Media Ltd 2011 on p, 157; Listening: ‘Copyright Guardian News & Media Lid 2011 onip. 161 FCE for Schools Practice Tests answer sheets have been ‘Reproduced with the permission of Cambridge Eso!” . | Fron etton nas boon mado to trace al the copyright holders. if any have been inadvertently overlooks 4 8 willbe pleased to make the necessary arrangements at the first opportunity.Test 2 Test 3 Test 4 . Test 5 Test 6 Test7 ~ p. 100 Test 8 ..... ~ p. 116 Test 9 ... Test 10 Candidate’s Answer Sheets ... ‘Speaking (Visual Prompts) Tapescripts .. Suggested Answers Section ..NF Paper 1 Reading as You are going to read an extract from the novel Howard's End by E.M. Forster. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text h, Margaret,” cried her aunt next morning, “a Offestunerunate ting has happened” The most unfortunate thing was not very serious. One of the flats in the block opposite had been rented by the wealthy Wilcox family. That Margaret's aunt, Mrs Munt, should be the first to discover the ‘misfortune’ vas not surprising, Thefts interested her greatly and she watched their every change most carefully.’ She claimed, of course, to hate them ~ they mede the neighbourhood look too modem; they blacked out the sun; they attracted the wrang type of person. But in = ‘ruth, Mrs Munt found her visits to her nieces twice as imeresting since Wickham Flats had_ been built.” Indeed, so fascinated with these flats was she, that | after just two days with her nieces she knew more = about them than almost anyone else in the neighbourhood Margaret listened to her aunt politely. However, she could not agree with her that the Wiloxes arrival | would throw a cloud over her sister Helen's life “Helen won't be affected,” Margaret explained. “She has plenty of other things to think about. Besides, she got off toa bad start with the Wikcoxes and she'll want nothing to do with them, just lke us.” “For a dever gil, how strangely you talk!" exclaimed Mrs Munt. “Helen will have to have something to do with them once they're living opposite, She may meet ‘that Paul Wilcox in the street. She will have to greet him.” “Of course she will have to greet him. What | mean is, her interest in him has gone. She told me the other de 9, attre to ‘so what else fet ea h Tee een in ‘the = eee Surprised, Mis. Munt exclaimed “Why. Helen, you ‘don't mind them moving in, do you?” | "only made Helens blush deepen toa brighter red. “What's more,” continued Margaret “I am pleased to tell you that the Wilcoxes are bored with us. dicn't tell you at the time — as it might have made you angry =but | wrote a etter to Mrs Wilcox, apologising for the trouble that Helen had given them and she never replied.” "How very rude!” "Perhaps. But maybe it was sensible?” "No, Margaret, most rude!” “In either case, | think we can consider it reassuring” Mrs Munt sighed. She was retuming home the following morning — just when it was clear her nieces needed her most. Other regrets filled her head. How ‘magnificently she would have ignored Charles Wilcox hhad she met him face to face! She had already seen him, giving an order to a porter, but unfortunately his back had been turned towards her. Thus, although she had stil made a point of giving him the cold shoulces, fine 5? F ittcould not — by any stretch of the imagination ~ be considered a successful snub at all. “But you will be careful, won't you?” Mrs Munt pleaded, Oh, certainly. Very careful,” replied Margaret. “And Helen must be careful, too.” “Careful about what?” cried Helen, at that moment entering the room. “Nothing,” said Margaret, ankwardly. “Careful about what, Aunt Juley?* demanded Helen. Her question4. Mrs Munt was not surprised to hear the Wilcoxes were moving into the flats because ‘A) she knew what went on there. B Margaret had complained to her about the move. they were the type of people who would like the area. D_ they had told her about the move. 2 According to the writer, Mrs Munt A was unhappy Wickham Flats had been built. B_ {elt excited the wealthy Wilcoxes were moving into Wiekham Flats. took more pleasure in coming to London after Wickham Flats were built. D_ considered her nieces took too much interest in Wickham Flats. 3 How does Margaret believe the arrival of the Wileox family will affect her sister? A. She will think of nothing else, B_ She will want to fix her relationship with them. C. She will be disheartened by it ©) She will make sure to avoid them. 4 What ‘important thing’ (line 37) does Margaret believe her sister could never do again?” A Hurt Paul, ® Like Paul, € Ignore the Wileoxes D_ Be polite to the Wilcoxes. © Read the text quickly to get a general idea of what itis about. Look at the first part of the question, and underline the key Words. Don’t read the options A-D yet. Find the part of the text the question refers to. © Go through the choices and underline the key words. © Choose the answer that best fits. Keep in mind that the information may be rephrased. * Even if you think you know the correct answer, always check that the others are not appropriate © Cheek your answer against the text second time. 5 The reason Mrs Munt found Margaret's statement ‘questionable’ was she didn’t believe Helen @® could totally overcome her feelings for Paul B would greet Pau! if she saw Chad ever had real feelings for Paul D_ could ever grow bored of Paul 6 How does the Wilcox family feel towards Margaret’s family? A. apologetic © uninterested B annoyed D disrespectful 7 The writer uses the phrase ‘giving him the cold shoulder’ (line 59) to mean Mrs Munt A. greeted Charles Wilcox with an unfriendly voice paid no attention to Charles Wileox. C deliberately bumped into Charles Wilcox. D_ felt uncomfortable when she saw Charles Wilcox 8 What does the writer suggest Helen's true feelings about the Wilcox’s arrival are? A. She is angered by B_ She is looking forward to it. She is indifferent to it. She is not comfortable with it.Zz You are going to read a magazine article about photographing wildlife. Seven sentences have been removeg from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap (9-15). There is one extra santence which you do not need to use. Wildlife Photography: Pointers for Beginners There is probably no more challenging subject for photographers than widife. Animals are usually unpredictable and can sometimes be dangerous. However, the chalenge of wildlfe photography is precisely what makesit so rewarding, [EMI[ D | But success requires planning, timing, ond technique. Here are a few tips for getting started. Bright sunight can be a problem when shooting wildlife. In the middie part of the day, the sun con create heavy shadows which rob an image of he essential colour and detail that gives the subject i: character. Worst of all, sunlight can create shadows on the face of the animal subject. As stated above, the critical part of any good wildlife photo is he eyes. B] Beginners should start out by need to know your subject inside-out. Fil may not be obvious, but unless you understand the onimal's behaviour and Ifestyle, you really don't have a hope of getting the perfect shot. When photographing most creatures, it is generally better to shoot at the eye level of the subject. [EBL G | But witiite portraits gain life by making a connection between the viewer and the animal, and as with humans, the window to that connection is the eye. Also, always ensure the eyes ‘are in focus. if the eyes aren't sharp in the primary subject of your photograph, most times, the photograph just won't work. It's a good idea when starting out to practice taking wildlife images ct places where animais are used to seeing humans. [EMH | This way, you con experiment with lighting Gnd composition without wasting time seeking out a subject. To produce winning wildlife ai ou photographing wildife in the moming and evening light. Have patience and persevere. Accept that not all_ expeditions will resut in good photographs. A |Toincrease your chances of a great sho when your subject does come into sight, keen shooting and do not stop. Continuous shooting means you will burn through a lot of memory cards But it's tne only way to increase the odds of getting an effective image. Finally, bear in mind that although photography is nota hobby that'skind on the wallet, the exper? involved does tend to be justified in the long tem This is not fo say you have to splash out thousands of pounds on sophisticated equipment ané accessories. | This is especiaty tre it yor intention is to take photos beyond the quaity 1° memorable holiday snap.READING ‘A In fact, many may be fruitless. a F So, read widely about the animal and spend hours in the field, watching and Jeaming ) “B If they are lost in darkness, the personal connection with the subject is lost, e = = |G Many photographers make the mistake of € It does mean, however, that it's wise to standing above the animal (especially if overlook budget choices. ] small) and pointing the lens down. D The best wildlife images create a powerful) | |H) Zoos and camping grounds are two such) emotional connection between the viewer suitable locati and the animal. ~~ (EB When the animal acts suddenly or unexpectedly, you captured it D © Read the text through and think of what kind of information i * Read the list of missing sentences. « Fit the sentences into the gaps. © Remember to look for clues such as reference words (he, it, that, 0 © Check your answers and read the text through to see if it makes sense, Remember that there is one sentence you do not need to use. s missingzz & Read the questions and underline the key words. Read the tests and find which part each question refers to. The information might be paraphrased. —_ < : WHICH REVIEW: : says the guidebook is better than others of its kind? implies the author went for quantity of information over quality of information? says the guidebook is great for people who don't want the typical tourist experience? states a wide range of travelers will enjoy the guidebook? says the book has received recognition for its quality ‘suggests the author has no first-hand experience of the ‘country? says the author has devoted the correct amount of space fo visuals? says the author feels great affection for the country? says the book contains information about the country’s not-so-famous attractions? implies that the author worked too fast says the guidebook is not suitable for typical travellers? suggests the author has almost written two cifferent books? says the book is suited to people who are not experienced travellers? tions 16-30, choose from the You are going to read four book reviews for tourists. For questi: ren ‘The reviews may be chosen moro than once. ES Ha za a Ea ea Ea caListy ve are reviewing Jour guidebooks that were recently published. b ae guidebook to Ty y to come out in over a decade.’ Jc,/6 He takes tt Faeroe token run-down of the country’s major attractions. All the basics are covered, from transport and accommodation, to food and local customs. Jamieson also goes out of way to describe Key's lesser-known sights.6 This guidebook set off the beaten track and discover the ‘real Turkey./9 Jamieson is cleariy passionate about Turkey and its people,2¥ and he is to be commended for writing a guidebook that docs not waste its time with trivial information, but deals mainly with the practicalities. © sendavieshas done his best to pack as many of the numerous Greek islands as_possible into this 500-page guidebook!® but after reading it, one is left wondering if it isn’t a bit of a rush job.27 Historical points are often either overlooked or inaccurate. Descriptions frequently lack clarity, Maps showing places of interest are included in a back section, but unfortunately little reference is made to them. Cliches and stereotypes appear throughout the book, making one wonder if the author actually visited the places himself,?? or merely read about them. Nevertheless, this guidebook does Provide a wealth of information on budget accommodation, as well as cheap places to grab “ abite 10 eat © Aces. guidevook to Exvnt that truly stands out | ompetition.!7 Author James Emery has managed to strike just the right balance between glossy illustrations, fascinating historical information, and_must-know travel and cultural information? Everything any tourist needs to know about Exypt is contained within this wonderful guidebook. What's more, this guide will appeal to both budget and luxury travellers 20 as Emery is a gifted writer, with a talent for picking out Eayp.’s most interesting travel experiences. The exhaustive information and clever design of this book explains why it has won two book awards.2/ It may be a bit on the pricey side, but the wealth of information within it more than justifies the price tag In this guide to Lebanon, Thomas Leeway writes with « passion and understanding about country he obviously knows well and loves. ‘The introduction contains an excellent overview of Lebanon's troubled history and current political status. There are concise descriptions of all Lebanon's major sights, and practical travel information most travellers will find ‘useful. There is, however, a definite struggle between styles.2 On the one hand, Leeway takes a light-hearted approach to the best Lebanon has to offer. On the other hand, he presents a heavy-handed and serious analysis of the country and its people. Thus, this guidebook is a good choice for anyone with a real interest in Lebanon, but hardly meant for the average tourist. 28 ——$—$<$<$$<—$<$Writing ms ‘You must answer this quostion. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate style. 1 You want to have some English lessons. Your friend Francesca saw the advertisement below in the local newspaper and decided to mail it to you. Read the advertisement, your friend's email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Michelle Brett, using all your notes. & Read the rubric carefully, underlining the key words/phrases. ee Hi, Carla, How are things? Are you settling in at your new school? I saw this advertisement for private lessons in English and I know that you were looking for a private tutor. A friend from school used to have lessons with Ms Brett and says she’s a great teacher and will be able to help you. Why don’t you send her an email and ask if she would take you on? Thope it all works out, ‘Best wishes, Francesca How { How many per ea O a group? reasonable rates individual and group lessons computer-assisted learning 4 Mexible schedule i Afternoons? What's this? Weekends? Wte your email, You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurete spaling and punctuation ina style appropriate for tho situation, avout 10 >Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part, Write yo appropriate style. Spend a short time reading each task carefully — ask yourself whether you know the appropriate vocabulary in each case before making your choice. 2 You have had a class discussion on social networking on the Internet. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the following statement. There are both advantages and disadvantages 10 social networking sites. Write your essay. You sce this advertisement in an English language magazine and you decide to apply for the post advertised, as it would give you the opportunity to spend the summer in England. UNIVERSAL BOOKSHOPS We are hiring people 10 work as shop assistants in our international bookshops in the months of July and August. * Have you worked in a similar post before? * Do you have a good level of English? Send in your application to Mr Miller, saying why you think you are suitable for a position in one: * Do you like reading? ; ‘of our bookshops. : Write your letter. 4 A group of 15 students from a school in Boston, USA, will be visiting your town during the summer. Their teacher has asked for information on an interesting museum to visit. Write a report describing a suitable museum and giving reasons for your recommendations. Write your report. Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. (a) Great Expectations ~ Charles Dickens (The ELT Graphic Novel) Which character in the book most impressed you? Write an essay deseribing the character and explaining your choice with reference to the novel. ‘Write your essay. (b) Frankenstein - Mary Shelley (The ELT Graphic Novel) Which part of the book did you find the most exciting? Write an essay describing the scene and ‘explaining your choice. Write your essay. WFor que: example at the beginning (0). Example: 0A fitness B condition situation @ fons 1-12, read the text and decide which answer ( D circumstance (A, B, C oF D) best fits each gap. Thereigan ' «© Read the title to get a general idea of what the text is going to be about. ‘© Read the text once to get the general idea. © Read again. Pay close attention to the wor ‘ds before and after each gap. © Look at the choices you have. Choose the best one. © Read again to see whether it makes sc Give your he Did you know that doing an aerobic workout for forty minutes just a few times a week is enough to keep your brain in tip-top (0) .m.? Studies show acrobic exercise has the (1) a» 10 increase the size of the hippocampus ~ that part of the brain (2) sm. for memory. Activities such as running, swimming, and brisk walking, in (3)... words, may actually help prevent memory loss in old age! Doctors say it's important that everyone does aerobic exercise. (4)... other things, aerobic exercise aids weight loss and enhances mental wellbeing, (5) the risk of heart disease, improves memory, and (6)... healthy bone and muscle development in children. The key to all such exercise is increasing one’s heart rate. 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Aim 106°" 15 to 2 miles every half hour and you'll be wells about the (12) ..... pace. pice D influence responsible D dependable Le D such Together D Along sake D falls manages D helps entering Rests a ® normally oh D sam continue a keen not pee correct OrsFor questions 13-24, read the text below and thi or din each gap. There is an example atthe beginning (0) Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. be] PLETE TT Example: D ‘ Read the text quickly once, without paying attention to the gaps. ¢ Read again carefully, trying to fill each gap. The mi prepositions, pronouns, conjunctions, etc. If you one and return later. ‘* When you've finished, read the text again to see sense in the sentence and the text. ing words can be: adverbs, auxiliary verbs, can’t find the answer for a gap, move on to the next if your answers are grammatically correct and make T The Southern Alps ‘The Southern Alps are (0) % range of mountains that extend along much of the length Ip We 103) im .. New Zealand’s South Island. In 1643, the Dutch explorer Abel Tasman (the first European to reach New Zealand) described the South Island (14) t “a land uplifted high” “The English explorer James Cook, (15) -nmnuili2amanewe gave the Southern Alps their name in 1770, remarked on how impressively high they were. ‘The Southern Alps have eighteen ski a all wit Island's biggest city — Christchurch. Seventeen p i) popular tourist destination, Mount Cook ‘The tallest, Mount Cook, stands at 3,754 metres. In (18) also a favourite challenge (19), iN a (16) snemndlilrwneneee hours’ drive of the South ks in the Southern Alps exceed 3,000 metres in i to being a mountain climbers, The view from its summit is out of this (20) . ld. The Southern Alps are rich in flora ~ approximately 25% of New Zealand’s native plant species (21 be found there. Wildlife includes the native rock wren, and the kea ~ a large parrot that was once hunted as a pest Today, large parts of the Southern Alps are pro' reserves, (22) fauna is (23) . . threat from introduc umber of deer in the Southern Alps (24) food sources of the native birds to reappear. tected in government-designated national parks and enjoying protected status, however, much of the Alps’ indigenous flora and ed predators such us red deer. Regularly reducing the _ an enormous impact on wildlife, allowing the 13‘ext below. 25-94, road the ts ‘There is an example at the beginning (9) For quested that fis in the 02 to form a word t answers IN CAPITAL LETTE! pin the same line. JAS in the answer boxes provided Write your Example: [o] OEE Pens I 2 # Read through the ti cide what part vanes, one . sant tims negative form. 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They usually provide several chapters to read free so you can try-before-you-buy. Ifyou love paper books t0 (30) wend... anny htc ‘way, don't panic, So far, e-books are an alternati tio They haven't replaced them ... yet Tc i awe ONES. However, : a Note that since distributing books (32) electors don't have to be much of a prophet “15 easiet, faster, cheaper, and offers ‘one, Maybe you won't like it after al screen their books carefully, But the (33) insist on (34) ,..2 of electronic publishers editing, and publish only the best. 14 it f speech you need in each gap. Remember, you may have to use the word inthe speech you need in eaFor questions 38-42, complete the sacond sentence so that it has a similar mean {sing the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two. including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: a 0 Tim missed his dentist’s appointment because the bus was late. Read the whole sentence, then look at the key word. Rete Think of the structure tested (e.g. passive, reported as the bo was tate Tia speech, etc). Use the given word to complete the : s second sentence. Use between two and five words in his dentist's appointment. ao example: [0] [wats[y] [e] [a]s[e fel [elo] [kfelelr Wrte the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 35 Liam couldn't take part in the match yesterday due to a knee injury. UNABLE ‘Gains was unable toake part .. in the mateh yesterday due to a knee injury. 36 My mum insisted on my helping her with the housework at the weekend. MADE My mum .. made.me help, her. «with the housework at the weekend. 37, The last time Maria went abroad was two years ago. BEEN Maria soe {WO year's 38. Our car needs to be serviced soon. HAVE We should ou soon. 39 It’s a pity Jane can’t he here for the party tonight, WISH I false ULM LAME. ree to tonight's party. 40 “I'm sorry I rained your plans, Kathy.” James said, APOLOGISED JAMES... apctagised. ta Keatlsy for ruins... her plans. 41 Photographing the exhibits is not allowed. SUPPOSED You aye. not supp, sath the exhibits. a It didn’t matter to anyone what Steve said, DIFFERENCE It snide. tie illerense. to anyone what Steve said. 1516 Listening You hear people talking in eight diferent situations. For questions 1-8, choose the b (A, Bor C). est answer 1 You hear a man talking about his trip to Australia. What does he say of his experience? A_ He found it too tiring B_ He gota taste of the Australian way of © Itencouraged him to help animal conservation. 2 You hear a photographer talking. How does she feel about her job? A. She is tired of carrying the heavy equipment around B_ It means more to her now than when she started. © She finds using modern equipment disappointing, 3 You hear a man being interviewed on the radio. What motivated him to become a doct A’ He was involved in a terrible acciclent. @) He wanted to be around like-minded people. € He was bored with his old line of work, 4 You hear a woman talking to her daughter. Why is she talking to her? @® to make a suggestion B_ to refuse permission € to express her disapproval 5 You hear two people talking about learning how to A. He must get a professional to help him, @B) He mustn't get discouraged too soon. € He can’t learn the techniques on his own. Play the saxophone. What advice does the girl give? © You hear part of a lecture about the eating habits of Britons, situation? ‘A It won't last (B) Itis somewhat puzzling, € It isn’t surprising. ‘What does the lecturer say about the 7 You hear part of an interview with a young actor. What does he A. He hates working with the director, ®) He has to work long hours, He is experienced in this type of film. ‘Say about his current project? 8 You hear a brother and a sister discussing what to do for their parents’ a ie, decide? @®, 10 cook dinner for them nniversary. Wh B to take them out to dinner to celebratejwith a dinner Party9 Before acting, Emma considered a career as a 10 At the age of four, Emma was acting in small 44 In 1999, Bmma acted in & ..n. 42 Emma is studying for a degree in ... Media. : 143 If her acting career isn’t successful, Emma wants to work for a magazine asa band ...phatographer.... or a journalist. 44 At present, Emma is interested in doing ov MSEC VIEERS,. 45 Emma warms aspiring actors that their first £6W onan will not be successful 10le.. parents .. believe people don't have a high opinion of Hollywood actors. 46 Emma rejected a profitable job offer because she didn’t like the .... 47 Emma's BOR. is hurtful and unkind, Acearding to Emma, ary ‘You will hear five different people talking about how they handle eriticism. For questions 19:23, choose from the list AcF) what each speaker Says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you ‘do not need to use. A Criticism is usually constructive sacked Se B Criticism should involve humour. 20 Speaker 2 C Ttry not to take it personally. 24 Speaker 3 Fh Bane D_1 focus on what is being said, not how it is sald. caoaes E_ | face my critic with positive body language. 23 Speaker 5 F 1 ignore unfair criti ism. 7‘You will hear an interview with a man who led an interesting project. Fer questions 24-30, chooss the best answer (A, B or C). 24 What was the aim of the project George Sams led? A. to find an ancient sea route ®) to reproduce an ancient sea crossing C_ to put the pieces of an ancient ship together 25 George Sams has spent the past decade trying to (&) convince his colleagues of something. B find talented historians to work with C. discover why the Egyptians did something. 26 What couldn't archaeologists say for sure about the ships found in the Egyptian desert? ‘A. how long they had been at sea (B) whether they had been able to make long sea voyages €. whether had been built by the Egyptians 27 George's project was made possible by @) aprivate donation B_ the sponsorship of a TV network. © amuseum grant. 28 Im what way was the construction of the ship similar to that of the ancient Egyptians? ‘A. the location it was built in B) the materials it was built with the length of time it took to build 29 How did George and his team move their ship to the sea? A. piece by piece B byair © ona truck 30 What was unexpected about the actual voyage? A. being attacked by pirates ®) the speed at which the ship moved © having to make a long stopPaper 5 Speaking Part One (Warm-up questions) ‘Suggested questions [in the future ‘# What do you want to do after finishing school? Which country do you most want to visit? ‘¢ What type of career would you like? © When will * What do you hope to have achieved in 10 years? mena cae Health ‘+ What do you do to keep fit and healthy? What types of food do you think are healthy? || © How often do you exercise? * Do you think people feel pressure to be thin? ‘¢ Have you ever been to the gym? (Tell us about a (Tell us who may feel pressure about how they time you did or whether you'd like to.) look.) Part Two (Picture description ~ sports & celebrations) [for Part Two pictures see p. $1] || 4: Here are your photographs (Candidate A). They show people exercising and keeping fitin dfierent ways. | | "'d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the main differences between the two sports are. || (Candidate B), do you like sports? 8: Hore are your photographs (Candidate B). They show people celebrating special occasions in different ways. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say what occasions people most commonly celebrate. (Candidate A), what is your favourite way to celebrate a special occasion? Part Three (Making decisions — going on holiday) [for Part Three pictures see p. S2] Look at the photographs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show some different activities people may do when ‘they are on holiday. Talk to each other about which activities may be enjoyable for people on holiday. ‘* Decide which two activities people are not likely to enjoy on holiday. Part Four (Discussing a topic) Discuss the following: * Which of these activities have you done on holiday? * Some pecs ee ‘on teleey ‘to relax, while others enjoy more of an adventure. Which do you prefer? '* What type of holiday do you like to go on? (Why?) o {; Dovyou thin that people get enouah holiday time per year? Should there be more orless? * While on holiday, is it also important to learn some things about the local culture? (Why?/Why * Many say that frequent travel by aeroplane is bad for the environment. What do you think? 19NY Paper 1 aa You are going to read an extract from the novel Twilight by Stephanie Meyer. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text ef Banner signed my attendance slip and handed me a book with no nonsense about introductions. { could tell we were going to get along. Of course, he had no choice but to send me to the one open seat in the middle of the room. | kept my eyes dovin as I went to sit by this boy, confused by the unfriendly stare he'd given me. | didn’t look up as | set my book on the table: and took my seat, but | saw his posture change from the ‘commer of my eye. He was leaning aviay from me, sitting = on the extreme edge of his chair and turing his face away like he smelled something bad. Secretly | sniff my hit” It smelled like strawberries, the scent of my favourite shampoo. It seemed an innocent enough odor. ‘et my hair fall over my right shoulder, making a dark curtain between us, and tried to pay attention to the teacher. Unfortunately the Jecture was on anatomy, something Vd already studied? | took notes carefully anyway, always looking down. | couldn't stop myself from peeking occasionally through the screen of my hair at the strange boy next to me. During the whole class, he never relaxed his stiff position on the edge of his chait, sitting as far from me as possible | could see his hand oon his left_arm was clenched into a fist, tendons standing out under his pale skin. This, too, he never feloxed He had the long sleeves of his white shirt pushed up to his elbows, and his forearm was surprisingly muscular, He wasn't nearly as thin as he'd looked next to his burly brother The class seemed to drag on longer than the others. Was itbecause the day was finally coming to a close? What was wrong with him? The boy next to me. Was this his normal behaviour? | questioned my judgment on lessica’s bitterness at lunch today. Maybe she was not ‘as hateful as 14 thought. It couldn’t have anything to do 20 with me. He didn’t know me from Eve.° | peeked up at him one more time, and regretted it. He was star down at me again, his black eyes full of 5 staring st As | tumed away from him, shrinking against my chai, the phrase ‘if could kil” suddenly ran through my mind? ; Aatthat moment, the bell rang loudly, making re jump and Edward Cullen was cut of his seat. Fluid herose he was much taller than I'd thought ~ his back to me, and he was out the door before anyone else was out their seat. { sat frozen in my seat, staring blankly after him. He wes so mean. It wasn't fair” | began gathering up my things slowly trying to block the anger that fled me, for fet my eyes would tear up. (..) | usually cried when | wes angry, a humiliating tendency “ren‘t you Isabella Swan?” a male voice asked “Bella,” | corrected him, with a smile. “i'm Nike” “Hi, Mike." “Do you need any help finding your next class?” “ifm headed to the gym, actually | think | can find “That's my next class, too.” We walked to class together; he was a chatter = TE supplied most of the conversation, which made 1) for me, Hed lived in California til he was 7 5° knew how | felt about the sun. It tured out he 825° my English class also. He was the nicest person 14.8! today. Butas we were entering the gym, he asked, “S0.08)"" stab Edward Cullen with a pencil or what? Ive "™" seen him act like that!”Leia 4. In paragraph one, Bella thought that she was in the wrong classroom. the teacher didn’t like her there was something wrong with her. she wasn’t as clever as the boy. see 2 How did the girl feel about the subject of the lecture? ‘A. She disliked it B_ Itstressed her. ‘She was familiar with it. D_ It fascinated her. 3 What did Bella think about the boy sitting next to her? ‘A. He looked intelligent. B_ He was very shy. © He was very rude @) He looked quite tense. 4 Who does Bella make a comparison of the bey with? A the teacher B her friend © amember of his family D. aclassmate 5 Im paragraph 3, what does the expression ‘didn’t know me from Eve’ mean? A. He knew her through a friend, @® He didn’t know her very well. C_ He thought her name was Eve. D_ He didn’t know who Eve was. 6 In paragraph 3, what does Bella mean by the phrase “if looks could kill’? ‘A. The boy regretied looking at her. B_ The boy has ugly eyes. She felt disgusted by the boy. D The boy had a very angry stare. 7 What was Bella upset about in paragraph 5? ‘A. being embarrassed by Edward B_ Edward humiliating her what Edward had said @ Edward's behaviour 8 What was Bella’s opinion of Mike? @® He was nice and talked a lot. B_ He was too interested in himsel!- © He wasn't as nice as Edward. D_ He was really interesting to speak to.NZ Paper 1 You are going to read a website article about David J lames, an animator, Seven sentences have bean removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which best fits each gap (9-15). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. en The Business of Animation During high school maths, David James scribbled on his notebook but nobody paid him much atiention. [EMC | However, his drawing ability has eamed him the title of Art Director in one of the world's most prestigious animation studio. The Glendale Califorria ‘campus’ that nouses Dreamwork's Animation, looks more like a Mexican villa than a place of work. Pa) A | At lunchtime employees of the studio, founded by Steven Spielberg. Jeffrey Katzenberg, and David Geffen discuss their latest project during their midday breaks. The scene doesn't show what really goes on inside the studio. Feature length animation is being made here. Make no mistake about it - this is big business. FHEIL® | Youve pronaniy seen some of them. Dreamworks has produced animoted films such as Aniz, Shrek and The Road fo EI Dorado. Recently, Fox's Ice Age took in more than $46 million in its first weekend in cinemas alone. ‘Animated features regularly make between 100 and 200 million dollars at the box office. David says he broke into the business thanks to, “a combination of refusal to take no for an ‘answer and luck. After college, David packed up and drove 10 Hollywood, where he knew he would be able to apply his trade. David caught the attention of creatie executives at Columbia Tristar/Sony and store working in children’s TV animation. EEB[c | he hos worked on Road to Ei ton REN C= pint. “There is great appeal in working on fea! animation," says David, "You are given fi inuly get into o project. REM| F | You ce pve working in the world of the imagination According to him, many young drawers ho: their skils fearing that other young people wil understand the things they do. After al. isnt ie being the captain of the football teom At Dreamworks, David has found the p: environment to use his creative tolents. But studio has its needs, as wel. Eg] &) “2**" 2 complete professional and does an excel? job of balancing the needs of the studio ¥" giving animators the creative license they "=" to produce great work. To young arfiss and aspiring animate °° says, “There is opportunity cost to even” Even if you are genius, be prepared to Wo" twenty years to make people realiz oo 22iti aera Sea 4 ‘A. Fountains jet water, and the atmosphere is) { ‘That's why David and his team meet regulary calm and friendly. ) with Hollywood's Jeffrey Katzenberg to. ne a discuss the prc it " “B But that hardly describes the thousands of » i reais and He ore Z hours of drawing he did to perfect his skills.) { F Three years to develop the design from) === = < (concept through execution. € Then Dreamworks came knocking at his, ] a door. ) { G His maths skills will never get him a top job ) EIT in the banking world, D Each film takes approximately three years to )__|-=—=——$——————— — make at a cost of between 60 and 100 million WT His talents were spotted straight away by his ( | us dollars. ) | future employers. ) 23Paper 1 You are going to read a magazine article in which people Qe interviows about their careers, Foy Tebstions 16°80, choose the text (A-D). One text may be chosen more than once. ae errr "IN WHICH TEXT DOES THE PERSON SS a es say they felt unfulfiled in their job? 8 say that their work got easier with time? 7 |Z tell us a family member influenced their career choice? c say that they don’t have a regular income? say they did not complete their studies? say they received on-the-job training? say at certain fimes they have to work more? say they los! their job at a certain point say they were not sure they made the right choice? 8 say they have more control over their life now? say that their family might suffer at times? say they combined their hobby with a job? say they have no regrets about their choice? 24{worked for an insuranee company bat nese felt tisfaction./° Luckily, 1 was made a and that’s when everything sted | We asked four people to talk about their career choices: idea what t0 do. Ispent months hanging around the house playing my guitar. Of course, I spoke to my parents about carcer choices and even though they had some good ideas, nothing helped. Then one day, a friend suggested 1 work with him. [ hesitated, be exactly what I was looking for.*¥ T couldn't be happier. | work with musicians all day and Tm my own boss.”7 The only drawback is that sometimes I don’t get paid for months,/? i for the better. Ihad always loved scuba diving % | so 1 set off on a diving trip to Thailand where someone suggested I become an instructor. I got a job at a centre and got qualified”! Ive never looked back? T used to have power and money but now I have peace und quiet and a great sense of freedom? | a nem iT When I left school I didn’t have @ clue what caFeer to choose but my dad thought I would make a great vet./S He was right! My love for animals is one the most important thing in my life, I sailed through college and my dad helped me set up my own veterinary surgery. It vas tough at first. I had to work up to twelve hours « day. Now, I have three vets working for me and I choose when I work.!7 My job has been challenging at times but I have no doubts, and I wouldn't change it for anything in the world, My job suits me so perfectly. I'm a very competitive person and in this job everything depends on how good you are and how far you are willing to push yourself. It_can_be particularly difficult around Christmas and you've got to give it all you've got-~ if you want {toensurea good income. I can pat in up to sixty hours @ week, It isn't always nice for my wife and children”? but I know I could never leave this job, i 25NF Paper 2 Write a letter of between 120-150 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any addresses, 1 You have decided to participate in a study abroad programme. You receive a letter from the family with whom you will stay. Read the letter and the notes you have made on it. Then, write @ suitable reply to the family, covering all the points in your notes. | Dear Lee, 1am very happy to hear that you will be staying with us in Bath from Ist to | the 22nd August for your study abroad programme. Jane Duttridge No 29 August |) Youwill have a lovely room and bathroom at the back of the house with its ‘own entrance so that you can come and go as you please. Of course, all meals | willbe provided and you can eat with the family ot any time that suits you. — Yes! - Vegetarat | Please let me know if you have any special diet requirements, | as Train ‘When you arrive in England will you be getting a train or a bus from London J to Bath? Please let us know what time you will be arriving in Bath so that we ‘can come and pick you up. 1445 If there is anything else you would like to know, please don’t hesitate to ask. | We look forward to seeing you next month, et jehenge? Kind regards, ca } | | Write your letter, You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuatio” in a style appropriate for the situation, 26WRITING Part 2 Wete an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write yo i priropriate syle. your answer in 120-180 words in an 2. You have seen a writing competition on an English-language website for teenagers and you decide to enter, Your story must begin with the following sentence: Last weekend I/had a terrible experience at the shopping centre. Write your story. 3 You had a class discussion about music. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay giving your opinion on the following statements sentence: Music isn’t what it used to be, Bands and musicians all sound the same today. the music industry has become t00 commercial and there aren't any good artists anymore. Write your essay. 4 You read this announcement in a English-language technology magazine and decide to enter. Technology is evolving all the time, new gadgets are put on the market every year. There is also los of” technology made that doesn't make it to the shops. These usually involve strange, funuristc designs. We wanton to write in and tell us about the strangest or mast furistic gadget you've recently seen. The est article will be featured in next week's magazine! Good luck! Write your article. 5 Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. (a) Henry V- William Shakespeare ‘You see the following announcement in a student magazine. You about how King Henry V is portrayed in Shakespeare's play: have decided to write an article Articles Wanted: tn nest week's character profile, we are focusing on Henry V. ‘We want you to write an article for us, answering this question: What kind of a king is King Henry V? Describe his characier and say whether you tink he is a goed or ad Kan ‘Write your article. (b) Touching the Void ~ Joe Simpson Your English class has had & discussion about the charact has asked you to write an essay on the following: = ‘about the main character in the story? How are the (Wo characters different? ters in Touching the Void. Now your teacher ‘What impressed you most Write your essay. 7Use of English =o For questions 1- ‘example at the beginning (0). Example: oA until B and C to A survey of 2,445 children in the UK aged between five (0)... 16 found almost two in three have their own computer (62%) and nearly half have Internet (1) ..« in their own room (46%). The poll suggests two thirds (65%) of children (2)... online most days and collectively children in the UK spend 13 million hours ‘on the Net every day. ‘The survey found that children regularly (3) .... their mobile phones and games consoles to access the Internet, giving wider access and personal control. In the five to 16 age (4) ..., 70% of children have their ‘own mobile phone and this (5) .... to 97% from the age of 11. Among 11 to 16-year-olds, almost two in three ole and the Internet 42, read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an a) So] t D under are able to access the Internet via their phone (sy and 43% do this (6) ... . The study also says 7. children spend time on social networking (7)... . third (36%) of seven to 10-year-olds visited Paci in the week before the survey Was (8) mu. . However, television still had the strongest (9) w.. over, the children surveyed. British children watch on (10)... more than two and a half hours of television every day and spend an hour and 50 minutes per dey online. Four (11)... five children under 16 use Internet on (12) me television services, with older, children (11-16) using the BBC iplayer and those aged 7-10 using the CBBC iplayer. 1A entrance B connection access D abil : 2 A log 0 a D See / 3@ use B apply C work D practise 4 is series: B variety © range D class ' arises B raises C arouses D rises | © A correctly ® regularly € rightly D normally i 7@ sites . B places © points D locations ! a ean : fae oe D administered i Boa sue! B) average © standard mia aa es oe standa D normal 5 42 A request MB ucsdi Pick question C duty @® demand— For questions 13-24, read the text below and word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0), think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one. Wiite your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. come (9 [5 LTT Yous NEXT Big Holiday ‘The Artemis Project, (0) .... permanent, self-supporting manned lunar base,” (13) MOON (14) sree people to live in, the project of a lunar base (16) stages of the project through commercialism, that is sales of goods related {6 it. The project expects to pay for the initial lunar base primarily (17) ssn! .» exploiting the fun factor of the grand adventure of space flight. Planners expect to make the experience so much fun (18) net revenues from the entertainment value of the project, through its first flight, will (19) sw. more than $5 billion. These revenue estimates (20) Al. based on comparisons to similar mass-marketing ventures (21 (Cl sume tie Movies and television shows in with associated merchandise and services. Although the United States government does not encourage this project, there are those at the National Acronautics and Space Administration (NASA), (22) -2Q.mne support the programme. So, what will «two-week holiday 10 the moon cost? Apparently, the price you would expect to pay for a luxury-class _.. $10,000. For that, you would play in zero ‘walk and ifyou're in the mood, European capital tour, or probably less (23) see -ravity, sightsce for the few days it takes {0 get to the moon, of course, moon pethaps (24) a bus tour! 29Paper 3 For questions 25-34, read the text below, Use the word t h given in capitals at th th to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning a Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS in the answer boxes provided. Zlelw Example: {0} {ele alelyy'[yqol | The new Wave on Online Education Picture a society where (0) _.feaming..... can happen atiany time, in any place and canbe LEARN completed without ever going to class. This could be the new wave of education and the Internat technology now exists to support such a system. Worldwide, more than 17,000 courses are now online. The (25) _ of studying at your own pace, and the money you save With online FLEXIBLE courses are two of the main (26) ....¢ The Web is full of sites for you to visit. ATTRACT There are Virtual Schoolhouses where you can visit a classroom, the principal's office, the library, teacher's lounge, art room or you can even choose to take field trip. Or if you want to get alittle more (27) on £226lllfsunn , other websites allow you to take an online course SPECIFY {mintroductory Physics. The Web is a (28) ..n-/22! _ tool. Scattered throughout cyberspace, you cannow find POWER examples of governments, educators, students and (29) ...fesealehers... experimenting RESEARCH with, and using the Web as a way to ‘teach and empower students with newfound (30). SEEALINS ne ability. Most public libraries and schools are now wired itd the Net. (CREATE The Web will provide amazing opportunities fon the education of our society. Anyone with a phone line and a computer hhas_access to (31) unlimited... amounts of LIMITED knowledge and programs designed to help them learn ‘and understand. The teachers and parents involved with these programs will be Jor the job of making sure that the = reudents lead well-balanced lives that area (32) Srcombinig... of Web-based education COMBINT. and positive social (33) -auifigrastian..... with their friends and neighbours. Imagine, your INTERACT (34) ane fBGFERION..ne fOM Has NOW become your classroom, and your parents seem tO be RECREA' doing as much homework as you arel So, be prepared as the virtual classroom may find its way to a computer screen near you!For questions 38-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar me: Using the word given. Do not change the word given, You must use between Wo and fwe worden including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0) exe Example: (0 Tim missed his dentist’s appointment because the bus was late. ABLE As the bus was late, Tim. his dentist's appointment. Example: | 0] |W) A \Wiite the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 35. I'msorry I didn’t listen to your advice. WISH 1 wish J had liste . to your advice. 36 Despite the long and tiring journey, we enjoyed it. EVEN We enjoyed the journey cv: long and tiring. 37. Jane has never been away from home before. TIME This Jane has been away from home. 38. All of us passed the exam except for Angela. WHO. Angela was the .. .. pass the exam. 39 We last saw Bob five years ago. FOR We have 40. Larry hadn't expected the film to be so good. .. Larry had expected. “ona, eter hen. 41. Jim is sure to win the chess tournament. DOUBT _ the chess tournament. ‘There is ... nado 42 Would you mind not sitting: there? RATHER: ER}Y Paper 4 Listening ws aod hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor C). 4 You hear two friends discussing a film. Who is going to see it? ® the woman B the man ‘both of them 2 You hear a girl talking to a schoolmate. How did she feel in class? A. annoyed ®) bored € shocked 3 You hear a radio news report. What will take place this weekend? @® atalent search B amusic concert € a food festival 4 You hear a man and a woman describing someone they know. What is the man’s opinion of the person? A. He’s funny, @®) He's irritating. C He's strange. 5 You hear a woman talking to her neighbour. What will her neighbour do? A. call the water company ® complain to the local authority € tryand stop the water 6 You hear two friends discussing the weather. What will the weather be ike tomorrow morning? ir decide to do her project orPoort ‘You will hear an interview with a young musician called Jonathan Young. Fé ti Gates 19. For questions 9-18, complete 9 Jonathan was .- years old when he took part in a talent show. 40 His grandmother used to play the ... plane 44 Jonathan was awarded ...encunenesnnesnennnen LUE ROE, sso 42 His first concert was cancelled because of the fans: behaviout. 49 His mother is not less .. sirict with him now that he is famous. 44 His best friends are... ee shyilled. maboetan eee 45 Jonathan says that ........ educa ov Comes first in his life. 46 Jonathan's next performance will be held at the 417 He's going on a tour of Britain .... sponsibiities 48 He believes young musicians shouldn't hesitate to accept ic | You wil hear five people talking about holiday activitios. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) | what each speaker says. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which you do riot need to use, | A Is fun to take in the sights. j 19 Speaker 1 B It’s great to get to know other travellers. iS M 20 Speaker 2 C Hove getting a taste of local customs and traditions *. Z 24 Speaker 3 D_ I'm very keen on doing sports while on holiday. : 22 Speaker 4 a Fee E It'senjoyable to combine my passions. 23 Speaker S nate T enjoy staying at luxurious tourist resorts. 33NEY Paper 4 PART 4 You will hear an interview with Peter Williamson, an expert on global warming. For questi ing. For quest choose the best answer (A, B or C). se a es 24 What does Dr Williamson do? A. He lectures at a university B He does research at a university. © Hes an independent researcher. 25 Most scientists believe that global warming A. is caused by natural phenomena (B) is caused by man C isa mystery. 26 According to Dr Williamson’s research, the Earth’s climate @) has never stopped changing. B_ only started changing recently. © may stop changing over time. 27 Most of Dr Williamson's evidence comes from ‘A volcanoes. B_ mountain glaciers. © ice from Greenland. 28 Experts believe that the Industrial Revolution ‘A. hada major effect on human activity. 1 ‘small part in the increase of the Earth's temperature. -contributing to global warming.Paper 5 Speaking part One (Warm-up questions) ‘suggested questions School life What time do you have to be at school in the «Which subject do you find most difficult? (Why?) morning? . ‘* What lesson do you enjoy most? Who is your favourite teacher? (Why?) Entertainment ‘¢ Who/What is your favourite singer/band? . ‘© What type of music do you like listening to? @ Have you ever been to 2 music concert? (Where/ What did you do?) | Part Two (Picture description ~ Restaurants and Hobbies) [for Part Two pictures see p. $3] ‘Are you a mamiber of any clubs or tears? (Which! ‘What do you do?) Where do you listen to music? Do you enjoy dancing? (Why/Why not?) restaurants. (Candidate B), which of the restaurants to you prefer? 7 Hore are your photographs (Candidate A). They show people eating at different restaurants. Id like you to compare the photographs, and say whether you would enjoy eating in these cfferont hobby are. (Candidate A), what is your favourite hobby? B Here are your photographs (Candidate B). They show people doing two different hobbies. Tidtike you to compare the photographs. and say what the advantages and disadvantages of doing each the weekend. Part Three (Weekend Activities) [for Part Throe pictures see p. S4) Lock at the photographs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show some difforent activities that people do at Talk to each ether about the reasons people may have for doing these activities at the weekend. * Decide ‘which two activities you think are the most popular with young people.Paper 1 Reading PART 1 You are going to read an extract from an article. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or p) ‘which you think fits best according to the text yom the earliest days of the movies, make-up artists have had to combine their art with film-making technology, Actors in silent films, for example, had heavy yellow make-up to compensate for the film that ‘was sensitive to the red end of the light spectrum, Today, make-up techniques and computer-generated ‘images come together to create visions like Lord Voldemort’s snake-ike face in Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire (2005). For that look, make-up was applied to actor Ralph Fiennes’ face in the usual way, but computer technology flattened his face and altered his nose,’ From Spock's ears in the Star Trek movies to Nicole “Kidman’s glowing beauty, and from Harry Potter's scar. to Hellboy’s red mask, all sorts of cinematic magic have fight look. For continuity, the make-up artist yj probably make his own notes> and maybe even sho photos of the actor in make-up. During the day. te make-up artist or an assistant will touch up the actors make-up and change it as required by the scenes being filmed. Achieving the right look can be a time-consurirg process, particularly if the make-up includes special effects. Turing Ron Perlman into Hellboy for the movie ‘of the same name (2004) took two-and-a-half hous ‘every day that stretched into four with breaks for the | actor. Foam pieces covered the actor's back, chest and head. A full mask covered all but the actors lower li, which had its own piece. Once everything was on, the suit had to be painted and hair added. Finding and working with the right materia tates creativity. While movie make-up artists are often good + at making moulds for artificial noses they as have © issues like making Eddie Murphy's bodysut Wiggle in The Nutty Professor (1996). the day, the make-up artist has to remove4. Ralph Fienne’s appearance in The Goblet of Fire (@) was a mix of human skill and computer technology. B_ was completely computer-generated. € was achieved with heavy yellow make-up. D_ was created by applying unusual make-up techniques. 2 What does the writer say about the skill of a make-up artist? ‘A itbrings sophistication to a character B_ itgives extra beauty to less attractive actors C_ it supplies added imagination to film directors (D itis essential in producing a magical element for the film 3. From paragraph 3, what can we assume about a make-up artists job? it probably pays very well itis very tiring it is probably very easy itis ‘nine to five on@> 4 Apart from make-up, what is the make-up artist responsible for? A distributing the assistant director's schedule B_ taking care of the filming equipment © planning hair and wardrobe timetables D_ handling the actors’ phone calls 5 What does the text say a make-up artist may do? A. be the on-set photographer B give advice to actors assign themselves actors @ take notes about the film 6 From paragraph 5, what can we understand about a make-up artist's personality? @® they need to be very patient B_ they should be very friendly C they mustn't be lazy D_ they need to be imaginative 7 How may a make-up artist feel about their job? @® That it’s demanding but enjoyable. B That it’s difficult and unrewarding, © That it's exciting and very easy. D That it's boring to begin with.Paper 1 0 read a magazine ai ‘been removed from the a ‘one extra sentence which You are going t sentences havo each gap (9-15). There is ticle about an unust . Choose mich you do not need to Use. st called mountain boarding. Seven ual She sentences A-H the one which fits ————— The thrills of Mountain Boording ‘summertime can be a less thiiling time for people passionate about snowboarding: ol fe] For board-sport fanatics, there's some solace in surfing and skateboarding, but nothing quite equals the sensation of snowboarding, In the early 1990s, a few snowboarding fans in Caiitomia were looking fora way to beat the summertime bives. H | Falling over on cirt, gross and gravel proved a bit more painful than, snow, but the fide wes equally addictive, Jason Lee. one of these California pioneers, was the first fo call the new sport “mountain boardin Mountain boards are extremely rugged, meaning they can manoeuvre over any tenain imaginable, Mountain boarders can be found on, single-track mountain biking trails, on dirt BMX courses, in: skate: parks, on steep grass hillsides, on gravel roads and ity sidewalks. Not only is mountain boarding a great way for snowboarders fo keep in riding condition dung the offseason, but it hos developed its own sports culture, including a thriving competition scene, Thete are three main types of mountain boarding competitions: downhil, treestyle and boarder-cross, Gravity is the engine that drives mountain’ boarsing. BEII[_E |thesteepertne sope, the faster the acceleration is Fretion is the force that keeps: ‘acceleration under control, Mountain boarding tyres - which are wide, thick ond made of rubber ~ ore designed to produce a high level of friction, or traction, at all times. Good tractig, even on uneven or loase road surfaces, is crucig, slowing down a mountain board, execuirg controlled tumns and making sudden stops, As a rider, the key to staying upright on ite mountain board is to remain balanced over you centre of gravity. BEM A | in humans, the certe of gravily is in the hip area. To keep balances mountain boarders bend their knees slightly and hold their orms out. if you have good balance and a healthy sere of adventure, you can mountain board, Mounts’ boarding is considered safe for anyone over tte ‘ge of sx and weighing at least 50 pounds (22 Klograms), although kids with skateboarding snowboarding experience can start even ecrie For the safest experience, always ride with ° fiend. If you twist on ankle or sustain a oF serious injury, you'll want someone there to he? 14 That includes a helmet, knee and elbo" Pads, wrist guards, leather gloves, jong pants. O°! sleeves and Well-fitting athletic shoes. Always know your terrain and the cou _ You're going to take down the mountain. $cc! Out the slope frst for any hidden obstacles. ae| [A The centre of gravity is defined as the E Ifyou place a mountain board on a slope, | average location of the weight of an object. the force of gravity will pull the board down, the hill ata prescribed rate of acceleration. B) The start of the summer season means © As one object moves across another, friction acts in the opposite direction. F Asa final safety tip, don't try to do tricks until you are fully confident in your riding abilities. ir G Even experienced mountain boarders wear full protective gear. D The sport has become popular amongst younger people intent on getting a thrill from their sports. H They rigged four tires to a snowboard-sized piece of wood, screwed on some modified bindings and started riding down the grassy slopes of off-season ski resorts..g mountain boarding. Seven rt calle pout an unusual SPO} cH the one which fits fe. Choose from the sentences You are going to read a magazine article at you do not need to use. sentences have been romoved from the article. Oh each gap (9-15). There is one extra sentence whic SS The thrills of Mountain Boarding summertime can be a less thiling time for — friction, or traction, ot all times. Good people passionate about snowboarding. B even on uneven or loose road surfaces, is ef For board-sport fanatics, there’s some solace in slowing down a mountain board, surfing and skateboarding, but nothing quite equals controlled turns and making sudden stops, the sensation of snowboarding. As a tider, the key to staying upright. In the early 1990s, a few snowboarding fans in mountain board is to remain balanced « California were looking fora way to beat the centre of gravity. A | in humans, summertime bives. EEJ[H | Faling over on dirt, of gravity is in the hip area. To keep grass and gravel proved a bit more painful than mountain boarders bend their kr ‘ snow, but the ride was equally addictive. Jason hold their arms out. Lee, one of these Califomia pioneers, was the first fyou have good be to ceil the new sport “mountain boarding." _ of adventure, you can Mountain boards are extremely tugged. mecning boarding is con: they can manoeuvre over any terrain it Je sage aEine Mountain boarders can be found ioee iy 06 ee mountain biking tras, on dirt BMX gee Pars, on steep grass hilkides, on gravel city sidewalks, ‘Not only is mountain boares( NZ mos You are going to read a newspaper article about five of the most amazing geological features ofthe world. For questions 16-30, choose from the reviews (A-E). The reviews may be chosen more tne once that this feature used fo be part of a much bigger structure a that this feature draws immediate attention? that this place is located underground? aietate that this is the only place in the world where a specific kind of animal roams freely? that visitors can climb this feature to enjoy the scenery? |{o that this place is found in the seo? that the different structures found there show how old the piace is? o that several local animal species had remained unknown to people until recently? that this feature stayed under the earth's surface for mi ns of years? m that experts believe the place wos created by the land giving way? that the scenery is very unfriendly looking? that this feature looks like something from outer space? that many varieties of creatures live within it? that this feature list began Underground before rising up? that people can stay within this feature while on holiday? >Here are some of the top geological locations 10 visit in the world. |G he Forest of Knives Madagascar is truly a lost world, Cut off from the rest of the world, the island’s lemur population thrived (the exist anywhere else planet except in captivity)” Yet Madagescar's geology also stands apart from the rest of the world’s. There, visitors encounter a forest of upturned limestone daggers. This painful- looking landscape, also known as Karst Topography, results from long-term dissolution of soluble limestone bedrock. Formerly a massive slab of rock, rainwater has whitiled it down into multiple, individual towers of stone“? The inhospitable nature of this area serves to protect a host of creatures, many of which avoided discovery by humans until the 2ist century. 6 ‘The Fairy Chimneys If you're looking for a fantastic real-world environment, it's hard to improve upon the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. in central Turkey, Here, tall spires of stone dot the landscape like some manner of bizarre growth. The fairy chimneys were once part of a massive slab of earth covered in a layer of hardened volcanic ash called tuff, Over time, wind and water wore away much of the underlying soft material,/© leaving only slender towers with caps of tuff: The early Christians went so far as to carve whole monasteries and underground cities out of the stone in Cappadocia. Today, many such chambers are still in use ~ some as guesthouses for visiting tourists.77 | © Kings toner wi When there's an enormous column of rod tower 1.267 feet (386 meties) above the surround lmdsepe_ people tke oie intnth? Loge before man brought the natural landmark into the spotlight, more than 20 Native American tribes held the site sacred ~ including the Lakota people who called it ‘Bear Lodge” While its exact origins are unclear, many geologists believe the enormous column of rock isan intrusion: a column of molten rock pushed up fiom the inner Earth through sedimentary rock layers.” Is unclear whether the intrusion enoled before or after it breached the surface, but the vertical lines indicate that cooling, and contraction took place, Geologists think the north-eastem Wyoming tower formed more than 50 million years ago and remained buried beneath the ground up until roughly 2 million years ago”¥ ‘Today. i a popular tourist destination, and tourists can even scale the monolith for_an unforgettable vi Mammoth Cave ‘The hill country of Kentucky's Green River Valley. certainly has its charms, but beneath its gentle ‘woodlands there is an underworld." More than 390 miles (628 kilometres) of caves cut through the rocky depths, making Mammoth Cave the largest known ‘cave system in the world. For more than 10 million years, waters from the Green River have cut through the soft limestone, riddling it with all manner of cave formations. A visitor may pass through @ lengthy ‘passageway and into a vast cathedral. Vertical shafts descend into darkness while stalagmites, stalactites ‘and_bizarre_erysal_formtions_speak_to_the ‘immensity of geologic time“ Yet Mammoth Cave {s not just a place of minerals stones and tourists. It also boasts an impressive evosystem of cave plantsPaper 2 Writing a Nei we = ‘You must answer this question. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate style, day with an English-speaking friend, Jason. He has sent yoy Jason has asked you to take a look and write back and tel schedule and the notes you have made. Then 4 You are organising a charity fundraising 4 possible schedile for the day's events. 4 pega you think and to make suggestions. Read the ‘write email to Jason, using all your notes. Rees ‘Hi Thomas, Tim really pleased you wanted to help me arrange the charity fundraising day, 11 take a lot of pressure off me. Please look through the schedule T've put together below and tell me what you think. Maybe you could make some suggestions if you think the day would run better in another way. 9,00 am. Set up the stalls in the school hall for the jumble sale. 10:00am Hold the rafile in the school gymnasium. 11:00am Tea and coffee, cake and sweets sold in the dining room. Members ‘of public will have baked their own food and will sell it. 12:00 pm ‘The sponsored running race will take place on the school ficld. 3:00 p.m The fairground rides, set up on the school playground, will be open fo! enjoy. ide a merry-go-round and bumper cars. Each ride will Yet, > need two more events, which we can anything. Can you?WRITING write an answer to one of tho questions 2.5 inthis part, Wrte your answer in 120-180 words in an aporoprate sie 2 You have had a class discussion about e-learning. Your teacher has asked you to write an essay giving your opinions about the following statement, E-learning is the most convenient and best way to learn, Write your essay. 3. You see this advertisement for a job. ‘sunny Summer Camps are seeking students to work in their camps ail over the Uk his summon. {are you ft, outgoing, energetic, and enthusostic about working with young chilcren@ Can you ! Heach a sper! and organise activities? Join our team of comp group leaders from June to: !September and help make ita great summer for thousands of chileren. Good sclary, pius food! land cecommodation. No experience required. E 'send CV and letter of application feling us why you would fit the job. : Write your letter of application. Do not write any addresses. 4 You have decided to enter a writing competition. The competition rules say that your story should begin with the following words: tall began one beautiful morning during my summer holidays. Write your story. 5 Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. (a) Macbeth ~ William Shakespeare(VE pest fits each gap. There is an a.8,c or) ' owt Fe uote vegrirg () ope cut OE B must 0 A demand ch from | significant development, calcium needs are greater ‘edolescence than at any other time,” says Mary Ch food and nutrition educator. “Good sources of calei (0) wm dairy products, calcium-fortified soy prod and calcium-fortified juices and breakfast cereals.” ‘And, that’s just the beginning. 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Also (12) more | of filing, high fibre and nutritious fruits and vegesaa For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one Ferd in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) ite your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. ano: [0] [i[He| | | | [TT] WRECK DIVING UK More ships have sunk around (0) » woes coasts of Britain than of (13) .« id. The best estimate of the number of ships lost in our coastal waters hese, _-man first took to water is over a quarter of a million. Many of (15) ‘or by bad navigation, But a great number of merchant ships ~ shipwrecks came about by collision, by storm, snnaunnss the torpedoes of German U-boats in 7,265 of them British — were added to this total (16) ‘the First and Second World Wars. 208, momen popular activity of The large number of wrecks is of course why wreck diving is the (17) sm Britain's scuba divers. Divers may be lucky and find the ship’s bell (18) ~. her name on it, “There may be the builder’s brass nameplate poking out of the wreckage, However, it is (19) «dare likely that the divers will have to surface (20) .. trout . knowing her name. Finds (21) vnnullseasnn ts a crested plate, a cup, aboitle, or something from her cargo may identify her. The Ascovery of an “unknown” wreck will lead divers on a hunt through old records in libraries before the whole story of her sinking (22) va revealed, Any wreck diver wil tell you that this kind of dry-land tesearch can be almost as exciting (23) . the diving itself, Another way of becoming involved, AB) ee __-wreck investigation is through the Nautical Archaeological Society. as 45NZ Paper 3 ons 25-34, read the text line. There is an example at the begin For questions 2 in the same fits in the gap fo form a word that the answer boxes provided. IN CAPITAL LETTERS in Write your answers (o] [elele o|r oj i |NJo ] The first Beatles degree graduate from me eS al A (0) ..fe¢ording... artist has become the first person in the world to graduate with a RECORD Masters Degree in The Beatles from Liverpool Hope University. Former Miss Canada (25) ....finalit..... was one of the first students to sign up for the first FINAL ver course on the Fab Four when it was launched in March 2009. in total, 12 full-time Students joined the Master of Arts course that year and Mary-Lu isthe first from her clase to graduate. The unique MA in The Beatles, Popular Music and Society was a World first when it took its first class of students in September 2009. The course looks at the stucio sound and (26) .compositions. of the Beatles and how COMPOSE Liverpool helped to shape their music. The MA examines the (27) ...sianificance. SIGNIFICANT Imusic of The Beatles and how it helped to define identities, culture and (28) .... soci SOCIAL Mary-Lu ZahalarrKennedy commented on her (29) HeMIECE.: “The course .CHIEVE challenging, (30) ....enlevable.... and it provided a Great insight into the impact The beatae = JOY fadand stl have to this day actos all aspects oF fe. The faculty and students at Li ey Hope University were crucial in providing an (31) .Wnf experience and support was invaluable.” et Mike Brocken, founder and leader of the Beatles MA at Liverpool Hope University, said: “te 's with great (32) ...21&0SUt.. that the Department of Music announces the graduation | i Of the fist intake of fulltime Beatles, Populer Music and Society MA students 20092010. This programme is the only postgraduate degree programme in the world of its kind Mary-Lu now joins an (33) dateznaianal. recognised group of scholars of Popular Musie INTERNAT insights into the discipline of “ASCINA me ONAL “A See i 46CS a artes) For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence se that it has @ similar meaning to the first senter ¢ meant rst sentence, Fiing the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use beween two and five words. including the word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). Exampl (0 Tim missed his dentist’s appointment because the bus was late. ABLE [As the bus was late, Tim .. keep his dentist’s appointment. Exampl of [wials|ni «|r| Alelele] |[tfo] [kljelelr Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 35. Danny paints landscapes very well. coop Danny is nsunnstl¥ gosh ah painting .» landscapes. 36 It won't be possible to catch the last train now. (CHANCE There's .. snndto.change.ol.catchinglna chance well cat .. the last train now. 37 “If I don't get the promotion, I'll quit,” Jack said, UNLESS Jack told me that he .. 38 We don’t know why Mike got so angry. GET We don’t know 39. I would be surprised if my parcel actually arrived on time. LATER, I wouldn't be surprised if quit sales. le. $2. the promotion. expected. mn patel 40 The children were playing by themselves in the garden. OWN The children were playing ... se AAMC QNN. the garden. 41. Susan was 50 tired she couldn't stay up to watch the film. oi ‘and watch the film, Susan was .... 42. Lwant you to choose @ restaurant for our anniversary dinner. 47Listening questions 1-8, choose the best answer ou will hear people talking in eight different situations, For ‘orC). You hear a girl talking about a tour guide. What did she think of him? ‘He was impolite. ‘He was boring. He was quite entertaining. ‘overhear a man talking to his daughter. What is the man doing? to his daughter someone about a job her training schedule evn ‘about the summer holidays. Where is the boy going for the summer?etait will hear an interview with a white-water vi So eee fer kayaker named Christie Glissmeyer. For questions 9-18, 9. Christie was interviewed . she had gone down Metlako Falls. 40 When sitting at the top of the waterfall, Christie’s greatest concern was how big the .../rigatilité... was. fe 44 Christie thinks the Metlako is shaped 12 Two . PRETO os snnesnnsnnmnnntsnine OF the waterfall drop gave her advice. 43 Before Metlako Falls, the highest waterfall she had kayaked down from was the .3./@2. Celestial Falls. 414 Ithas been svonenvmes Since the last waterfall record set by a woman. 45 Christie doesn’t find it necessary to paddle down .. swine all the time, around to help her. 46 It is important for Christie to have a good sale. 47 The information Christie’s team gave her also included 18 Christie found the presence of Boomer and Evan during her drop very fou will hear fve people talking about attending music festivals. For questions 19-23, choose irom ire st (AcF) what each speaker thinks of the festival they went to. Use each letter only once. There Is one a letter which you do not need to use. ‘A. Itwas extremely disappointing, 49 Speaker 1 sowie 49with author Beth Fantaskey. For questions 24-30, choose the bes: og, il hear an interview ng college fe working in public relations ‘was good at writing. been a story she'd wanted to tell. stories unknown to her so far.ESET = IN Speaking part One (Warm-up questions) suggested questions Culture ‘shat type of films do you enjoy watching? © Do you ever go to the theatre? (What ’ How often do you go to the cinema? 300?) : eee Have you ever been to an art gallery? (Where did © What film would you recommend? you go?) Environment : ¢ Do you recycle your rubbish? (What do you © What does your school do to help the environment? recycle?) ‘© What should be done to help the environment © Do you do anything to help the environment? where you live? (what?) © What environmental schemes does your local area have? part Two (Picture description - Monuments and Food shops) [for Part Two pictures see P- $5] “kr Here are your photographs (Gancidete A). They show people visiting diferent historical monuments. I like you to compare the photographs, and say why people may be interested in visting these historical monuments. (Candidate B), which famous monument would you like to visi? B: Here are your photographs (Candidate B). They show people shopping for food in different shops. Id like you to compare the photographs, and say why people prefer shopping each of the different places. (Candidate A), where do you prefer to shop for food? ‘Part Three (Modern Technology) [for Part Three pictures see P. $6) Look atthe photographs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show different things people may use in their daily 3 Talk to each other about how useful these are in everyday life. * Decide ‘which two are not essential for everydey living: 51You are going to rea iam jumped out of the train as soon as the door would rset it was a Friday evening in the middle of May ‘end normally he would be at school over the weekend. Today, though, the boarding school granted him special permission to leave early and head for home. Liam left the station with his bag over his shoulder and crossed ‘onto Riverside Road. Almost home. Itwas only a couple of weeks since he'd last been home, but then it had just been him and Mum. His father worked for the Government and travelled a lot7 Ministry of Defence, Liam thought, although he wasn’t sure. The house looked just the same as it always did. The front door was open a short way, as ifit had been left for him. He pushed on it gently and it was at that moment that he started to understand that something was very wrong, “Hello?” His voice sounded strong, Inside, it was as if a whirlwind had struck. The sofa had been tipped over onto its back, and Liam could see thatthe fabric panel stretched across its base frame had been slashed, as if someone had been searching for something. The antique, glass-panelled ‘bookcase had been tipped forward and broken glass dit. Family Reading d an extract from the novel Erased by Nick Gifford. For questions 1-8, ch wow aa (A, B.C of 0) wihich you think fis best according to the text }00Se the He tried another number. On the fourth ring answered. "Yes?" said a familiar voice. "Wihat is “Kath,” said Liam. “It's me, Little brother” “Oh, hi, How's things?” “| .. Do you know where Mum and Dad are?" “No, why should 12° Where are you, Liam? You okay)* Im home. | came back for the weekend. They're nt itm in | here. don't know where they are.* “Probably out shopping or something, You sure the {were expecting you? It's not half-term yet, is it?” “They invited me back, Kath. Listen .. the house .. the place has been trashed. Something terrible has happened here. don't know what to do.” There wesa silence, Then her voice changed; the tone suddenly fat and tired, "Are you okay, Liam? Have you spoken to ‘anyone? Have you called the police?” "I've only just got, here,” he said, “No-one's here. tried Mum and Dacs mobiles but they didn’t answer.” “Okay. Listen to me, Come away right now — over here io myplace. Once yout here we can workout what ‘do. Do you understand?” “Yes, OK Kath! See you soon", Downstairs, the front door banged open against the doorstop, a familiar sound to Liam. It went silent: Maybe it had just been a breeze catching the doot, ‘swinging it open against the doorstop. Then there was ‘another sound, 2 muttered word, It was a man's voice, 400 soft for Liam to be sure but it could easily be his father” He peered dovin the stairwell. He saw the top of aman’s head. Dark hair cut short, No not his father. Liam kept his head down. if he could get back to Ns room, he could climb out of the window and lower himself and then drop to the back lawn. lst thes deep in his trouser pocket, his phone rang! Liam froze what should he do now?4 Inthe first paragraph, Liam was feeling ‘a. anxious about missing school B worried about the train journey. © excited about going home. D_ unhappy about seeing his family, 2 What do we understand about Liam’s father? |. He didn't get on well with his son, @) He often worked away from home. He didn’t tell anyone about his job, D_ He felt unsure about his job. 3. How did Liam initially react when he saw the mess? ‘A He searched for his parents. B He left the house. (He hid under the stairs. ® He remained motionless. 4 What did Liam try to do next? ‘A. telephone « friend B) contact his parents €_ text his sister D_ inform the police 5 What did Kath say about their parents? ‘A. They would be away for the weekend. B_ They weren't expecting Liam until later. © She was not sure where they had gone. D_ She knew they were out shopping. 6 How was Kath’s reaction on the phone? 53You are going to read a magazine article about the creator of parkour. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each ‘one extra sentence which you do not need to use. 9@P (9-18). There is The History of Parkour dotors is Rectectional running is so populer that milions of ts is spent in advertising every year, yet mony lit boring. But what if taking a morning training for a morathon or wearing create strong, able-bodied individuals who ¢ Useful fo society, It wes David Bello's love of martiol arts ins especially the work of Buce Lee and the scenai, he imagined, offen themed around rescue, escp d t-th 2d him in the early stages: nS a source of inspiration i FEAIG] irstead ot sista structure, 1 ach embraced adaptability and evolution : "each central to the heart of parkour. Though Belle developed parkour with trends. re exceptional athletic ability propelled him onwarda the dacipine’s leader, eventually putting him ‘the spotight where he remains todoy. Parkouris often compared to skateboarding, mash ine 4 if Uses urban terain to perform “tricis’4. Belle was greatly influenced by his father’s experiences as a rescuer and military firefighter in the Paris regiment B The film Belle, running across the rooftops of London ‘eatures parkour’s founder, David € Instead of running laps around the community | park, you'd navigate through the city, making the urban I ndscape your personal obstacle edom, NS? E Thisted him to develop the Natural Method, or | méthode natural, which uses only the body and. | its surroundin, ) for physical development. { F Thesport has become popular all over the world with trained professionals teaching others.) Lee’s approach to martial arts stood in direct contrast to that of his contemporaries Hi Other contributors to the development of parkour include Sebastien Foucan, Kazuma and Stephane Vigroux. | 55Paper 1 read i Je, For questions 16-30, ch. to read three book reviews from a magazine artic! aha | Wo ne book review may be chosen more than once. he bog, f home was ruined? jith her love for another character in the plol@ 5} to socialise with others in the past? about what we consume. Pel ell secret and hiding the truth? Vel Fl R ro bf BGG elLived Weare reviewing three new books this week Mercy by Rebecea Lim Isthere any mercy for the fallen? A heavenly being, kicked out of heaven for fol herself waking up in a different body all the tim foggy memory of what came before and who she the voice of an angel, but the body of an insecur While on a choir trip to the small town of Paradi lise, Mercy (as Carmen) sta ily that has been iugh the mont unspent ape) To years ag her dag, pa eat their son, Ryan, has nes, red his sister will not return. With her supernatural skills, Mercy promises to. help him uncover the truth.’ 23-Trying not to become distracted |by the fact that this fallen ange! is falling for the guy, Mercy reminds herself that she can never get too close, But then another {itl goes missing, and Mercy knows time is running out. Will she risk her secret being exposed to save the one she loves?20 This novel is just the beginning in a promising series by Rebecca Lim. If this one is for you, you will be pleased to know that @ follow-up is already on the shelves Het the lead of the deviously charming Lue, Mercy finds = temporarily trapped in someone else's lite,-7 with only @ really is. For now, that someone is Carmen ~ ironically with teen on the point of being an outcast. Jam Number Four by Pittacus Lore Looking for a great read that will keep you hooked??? Well, we have found you that next series YOU WILL LOVE! Siranded on earth after the destruction of their own planet,!© the 9 Lorien Garde are just looking to survive, but | _ their worst enemy, the Mogadorians seem to be everywhere, Scattered across the globe, they are desperately trying | toblend in and stay alive, so they can eventually return home and rebuild. Along with scouting Earth for their next planet domination, the Mogadorians won't stop until they've wiped out the rest of the Lorien race. But because of the deep magic of Lorien, the: tome. Number Four est Thibisthestonyof Number F tosurvive his for the fact that ... he’s an alien’ When John and ee in their latest town, Paradise, Ohio, after leaving Florida in panic, John just 1 wants osettle down and be average fora while? ‘especially since friendship and romance seem to be within his grasp for once. /® But while running for your life, can things ever really be average? : | Avaric anise St ee ae et aioe We can't wait for | the next book to arrive! i aYou must answer this question. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate sty, v 1/-Your friend wants to take his parents out to dinner. He has sent you an email asking for your on a specific restaurant, along with an advertising flyer for that restaurant, Read your friend's the advertisement and the notes you have made. Then write an email to your friend, using all ound | using all your notes. eee From:{ George Cooper + [Pearl Restaurant Pearl Restaurant ad Hey Keith! I need to ask you something. I want to take my parents out to dinner for their anniversary. I came across a flyer for this restaurant in your area and I've sent it to you so you can tuke a look. Do you know it? Is it a good place to have dinner with my parents? Let me know what you think, George. Write your email. You must use grammatically correct sentences with jing and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation, econPEL te an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in thi it Be is part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an. 2. Litter and air pollution from car exhaust fumes have been a great pro toacher has asked you to-write a report describing the problem and malian noeeiions hee improve the situation. ing suggestions how to Write your report. 3. You have had a class discussion about people using their mobile phones too much. Now, y hes asked you to write an essay giving your views on the soon ets ated tee ‘Mobile phones are a nuisance. Write your essay. 4 Your school would like to hold a film festival and has asked students to review films that they think should be shown at the festival. Write a review of a film saying why you recommend it. Write your review. 5 Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. (a) Henry V- William Shakespeare ‘Your English class has had a discussion about Henry V's character. Now your teacher has given you the following essay for homework. ‘What are the strengths and weaknesses of Henry V's character? Write your essay. (b) Touching the Void — Joe Simpson ‘Your English class has had a discussion about how Simpson felt during his ordeal on Siula Grande. Now your teacher has given you this essay for homework: Why do you think Joe Simpson chose the tile Touching the Void for his book? Think of an alternative title and explain it in relation to the story. Write your essay. 59¢ 3 fits each gap. There is an For questions 1-12, read the text and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) bes! ‘or qui -12, example at the beginning (0) Example: © A anyone B individuals. C ones D them ine Education ad Pani ees 12% ©)». who already | you can (7). your lessons from anywhere in the world lob and would like to (1) ... their Careers, or | as long as you have an internet connection. The content e who are simply not able to physically (2) of the course is usually permanently available online = The whole idea behind this is to deliver which means that (8)..... a lesson is not a problem Giishtion to People who are not in a position | anymore. ‘This also helps people who have a difficult 1 full-time studies. Distance learning | (9).... or who travel a lot. There are, of course, some 0 on-campus degrees in terms of | drawbacks. Some students may feel (10) s. and feel a students often follow the same | need for direct contact with their lecturers or other students, students. Distance learning also. (11 (6) = types of distance learning: | discipline ana Self-motivation to cover the mat correspondence courses, ‘There are several | then actually g0 and (12) .... UES 0 this means of learning. Firstly, students Betore you decide if an online money on rent or on. travel to and from the | you need to consider v a8 0n food. Studying online means that degree over a tradition a lot of terial and the pros and cons of such 3 al university one. 1 A progress B develop © improve D grow 2 A participate ® attend C involve D oe 2 oe B bring C put D go same B like C alike iil 5 A subject ® content € load oe 6 A chief B central C principal ® main 7 A study B follow take D hold 8 @ missing B leaving C losing D failing 9 A agenda B plan © schedule D program 10 A separate ® isolates C lone D alone 11 A seeks B asks requires D wants 12-A pet B write sit D ine|For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of Berd in each gap. There is an example at tho Seen @ ‘which best fits each gap. Use only one ‘Wiite your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. Example: For many people (0) wen i8 nothing more frightening (13) . alling off a cliff or a building. Why, then, would anyone want to jump off a forthe thrill of (14) Her’s take a (15) sls the thought of idge or other tall structure just ? To get an answer to that you'd have to ask a bungee jumper, but first at how bungee jumping got started. first bungee jumping seems to have (16) done by young men from the Pentecost Island in Vanuatu. Every year in April and June, young men throw themselves off tall wooden platforms with (17) . legs tied to vines. They believe that (18) performing this ritual they will be accepted into manhood and they will also ensure a good yam harvest, Bungee jumping first (19) -ou2@CUME. known in Europe when, on April Fools Day, 1979, four students from the Oxford University Dangerous Sports Club jumped 76 metres trom (20) .. Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol. The police arrested them afterwards but they went on to do more jumps later. snl Msnewenes BECOME quite populat. 228, muns OF the best places in the world to do bungee jomping is Zamberi Bridge, next to the Hf...» the risks, there have been very few deaths from voor Fope burn, eye trauma, and dislocations are more Since then bungee jumping (21) (22).. impressive and powerful Victoria Falls, (23) srs! bungee jumping. Injuries such (24) a common, though. 61Paper 3 mis l For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some ofthe ng [Ean toorm a word that fts in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). For Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS in the answer boxes provided. vst eee) Poh E Eh TIT 7 indergraduate studying broadcast (0) atthe JOURNAL ‘saying goodbye to her university campus for a term. For “ ill be her new home. to study abroad. Taylor's sister studied abroad in Rome about jing about her sister's experience in another country, ted to do while at university. ‘that caught Taylor's interest. After talking to her from the list because of the distance from home. The came down to history and food. There was uld see everything, but travel throughout Italy =hMANS - experience for a jal or other differences may she might go through asa chance to d about is being able to 1 in language is rather limited. goodbyes. She feels thatUSE OF ENGLISH 0. Tim missed his dentist's appointment because the bus was late Fexample: || |wiAls|n[°]t] Jale]cle] |tlo ABLE As the bus was late, Tim .... Nasnt able to keep ~- his dentist's appointment. Wite the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 36 37 a Liam prefers surfing the Internet to watching TV. RATHER Liam would rather surf .. the Internet than watch TV. They haven't spoken to each other for years. LAST Is been... “I’m sorry I forgot your birthday,” Ivan said to Maria. APOLOGISED Wan apologised 10 Maria for forgetting, ee birlviny: My brother runs so fast that he wins every race. SUCH a ‘My brother is ... that he wins every race. Everyone accepted her proposal except Mr Abbott. ONLY The .. iy one who did not, They have postponed today's staff meeting and will hold it on Friday instead. . - rae staff meeting has heen put.oft wautil rriday. i i thing. He didn’t accept that he was responsible for his error, which was not a good thing. for his error. liver. prised when she saw Uncle O! ms rec a Uncle Oliver. id. nat expect 10.888. accept her proposal was Mr Abbott. 63‘()) AA ne | Listening =o You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, BorC) 4 You overhear a man leaving a message on an answering machine. What does he want to do? A. meet at different place @®) meet at a different time C_ meet at his office 2 You hear two friends talking about a future sports event, How do they feel abou ® hopeful B disappointed € confident 3 You hear the weather forecast. What will the weather be like for the weekend? ® cold but sunny B_ windy with rain C_ warm and cloudy 4 You hear a man and a woman talking about an exciting experience. What was it? ® skydiving B flying an aeroplane C_ bungee jumping 5 You hear two people talking about a film. What do they agree on? ‘A. The music was annoying. ® The plot was weak. °C. The acting was bad. 6 You hear a woman talking about a travel experience. What happened? A Her train was cancelled. ® She © HerSci will hear a conversation between a customer Gomi. For questions 8-18, completa the senterbos, Preserve and a customer who is making me customer purchased his computer ‘The customer's full name is 44 The customer may be contacted on 2 The customer mainly uses his computer for sews and online chatting, 13 The customer managed to solve the problem of . nel his ‘on his own, customer tried to adjust the settings 44 Thee i sein on his webcam, in order to get a better image. 15 The customer couldn’t continue his game due to a problem with his computer .. 46 The customer feels he is entitled to a reph ment because the computer is ..... Wider guarantee 17 The customer will have to speak to one of the sechnicians 48 The customer may have to take the computer tower. to the company. ir from You will hear five people talking about what makes a good teacher. For questions 19-23, choose thelist (AF) what quality each speaker likes most about their teacher. Use the letter only once. There is “one extra latter which you do not need to use. A Connecting with students. 19 Speaker 1 B Being compassionate and caring. 20 Speaker 2 © Being creative and resourceful. 21 Speaker 3 D Provi tunities. ‘oviding equal opportu: ee epaurd E : Having excellent qualifications. eee F Being funny and enthusiastic. 65(S24 Gen uied You will hear an interview wit answer (A, Bor C). fh a young sailor called Jesse Martin. For questions 24:39, choose the bs best 24 What first inspired Jesse to go sailing? ‘a desire he shared with his family B hearing stories about explorers seeing large sailing boats 25 How did Jesse feel about school? ‘A. He accepted it as a natural part of life, (B) He disliked it C He rebelled against it, 26 What influenced Jesse’s choice of boat ‘most? ‘another young sailor’s choice B abook he read C a friend’s advice 27 What worried Jesse most about the capabilities of his boat? ‘A. the boat itself B. its lack of comfort facilities © the problematic equipmentsete FoleeY® ube + where will you Be going Next year on holiday? save : you ever travel 2 «Do you prea’ winter of ume Delays? Why) What de geuthe bee sac neaea ? J mat do you enjoy doing when you're on holiday? Se nen nas fee ‘genool Experiences | + eras Been your bet ehiovoment a * Have you ever taken part in school theatre school? performances? (What did you do?) Fave You overtaken part in any compettions at * fre youa momror of sry sohons cubs? (Which/ schoo”? (What have you done?) What do you do?) Part Two (Picture description - Transport and Relaxing) [tor Part Two pictures see p. $7] ‘ik: Here are your photographs (Candidate A). They show different forms of transport, Id lke you to compare the photographs, and say what the benefits and drawbacks of using each form of transport are. | (Candidate 8), what forms of transport do you normally use? B: Here are your photographs (Candidate 8). They show people relaxing in different ways. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say why it is necessary for people to relax and how it can help the body. (Candidate A), which of these ways of relaxing appeals to you more? Port Three (Helping the environment) [for Part Three pictures see p. $8] Look at the photographs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show some different ways in which people can help the environment. * Tak to each other about how these activities help protect and improve the environment. * Decide which two activities are likely to make the greatest impact on the environment. Part Four (Discussing a topic) Discuss the following: * Which of these activities have you ever done to help the environment? * Some people argue that it is a the government's responsibilty to help the environment. What do you think? ‘* How polluted is the area where you live? * Do you think that teenagers are fully-aware of major environmental issues? Do you think it is right that the pele ‘are asked to help the environment when big organisations aren't doing © 8S much to hel & Some people a Wwe should be worrying about more important issues than focusing on helping the environment all the time. Do you agree? Resse 67You are going to read an adapted extract from the short story The Murders in the Rue Morgue by Edge, Poe. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the: he ur first meeting was at an obscure library in the Rue Montmartre, where the accident of our ‘both being in search of the same very rare and very ‘remarkable volume, brought us into closer contact. We saw each other again and again. | was deeply | interested in the little family history, which he told : ‘me with all that honesty which a Frenchman: indulges whenever talking about himself. | was aks Scone athe xt og ‘and, above all, I felt my soul on fire within me by wild excitement, and the vivid freshness of his. imagination. Seeking in Paris the objects | esired, | felt that the friendship of such 2 man would be to me a treasure beyond price; and this feeling | frankly informed him of.? It was arr: that we should live together during my stay in city, As my situation was somewhat less. embarrassed than his own, | was rent, and furnish in a style which suited fantastic gloom of our common temper, an grotesque mansion, long deserted , superstitions into which we did not inquire, in a tetired and desolate part of the Fau ‘St. Germain. ‘iad ternuthectoun eats pee eealety what eke be fond of the night;> and i v bizarrerie, as into all his others, | quietly fell myself up tohis wild whims. [..1At the frst dans the moming we closed all the messy shutters of cy. cold building; lighting a couple of thin can ; stro imed, threw out only the weakest cf ‘ays. By the aid of these we then busied our sou oe writing,® or conversing, unt ‘warmed by the clock of the coming of the true ine» Terve We Went out into the streets, topics of the day, or walking far and nt Ce hous, seeking, amid the wild lights im its exercise — if not and did not hesitate to t from it. He boasted to .that most men wore{4 The two characters in the story frst met A when they both witnessed an accident, B while in a very large and well-known public library © when they were looking for something, a D. while researching their family history, What was the narrator's first impression of the other man? 4. He found that he talked too much about himself. a B) He was very impressed by his knowledge. MD eee fund Hin’ He ralherbecing D_ He found him to be too superstitious 9. Inthe first paragraph, what does the narrator say he told the other man? A. the history of his family g B that he was looking for a particular object everything about himself C every @) that he wanted to be his friend 4 Inthe second paragraph, why does the author say they ‘should have been regarded as madmen’? A. because people looked at them strangely B_ because they lived in a strange house © because they barely had contact with other people D_ because they lived in a bad area 5 In paragraph 3, what does ‘a freak of fancy’ mean? ‘A. something unnatural ®) unexplained behaviour C. secretive behaviour D_astrange idea 6 Inline 41, what does ‘these’ refer to? A. the shutters B rays of light dreams © candles 1 How did the two friends spend most of their time during the day? A. sleeping with the shutters closed ®) discussing various things C walking in the city D working busily 8 What does the narrator tell us about Dupin in the last paragraph? @ Ae liked to study other people- B_ He was moody, © He could be annoying at times. D He often laughed at others. 69Paper 1 = tation's musicians’ masterclass. Seven senj are going to read a magazine article about a radio st ton Mol'beon removed trom the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fs each gap ey || ‘There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. A Master Class for Musicians Last week sow a special one-off event ot Abbey Road in London, where ariists including Mark Ronson and Tinchy Stryder took part in a musicians’ masterclass, sharing their advice with ‘aspiring musicians, song writers and music artists. It took place at the studio where the Beatles famously recorded their music and budding artists were invited to_attend talks and practical workshops. F | Mark Ronson was recorded as saying that it was a great opportunity for young. people. He went on to say if he had been 18 again, just starting out and had had the chance to attend a musicions' master class, he would have definitely gone. he moming kicked off with the Keiser Chiefs. A] Drummer Nick Hodgson and singer Ricky Wilson recalled sending demos to Radio 1 as an unsigned band called Runston Parva before they were the Kaiser Chiefs. Hodgson admitted that his career highlight was when their song Ruby went straight to number one in 2007. ERIE] «1 phoned my mum when | found out," he laughed. “I was on the bus crying, The building's corridors are decorated with Photos of some of the legendary patrons of Abbey Road including Coldplay, Blur and Take That. Lots of enthusiastic musicians turned out to watch the rap music artist Tinchy Stryder performing o live session. EMH "1's really cool!” he said. "When I was younger, when ie ( growing up and doing music, there weren't \ many opportunities to sit Gown with people ws might have advice for you. That's why I feel ig this is something really positive. \ Mark Ronson joined the radio presenter Zone Lowe In the main studio. E | Folowing ne premiere of a pre-recorded video interview with Take That's Gary Barlow, he also talked about the importance of being honest when it come tc working with big acts. He said he thought that he'd been really lucky to have been around some incredibly talentes songwriters; including Amy Winehouse, Nas, @-To and lily Allen. He said that anything he can do to help someone on their musical journey is realy postive. Leaving Mark Ronson's talk, Nick Baxter, 22 from Jersey, who plays ina band called Quick And The Dead, said the day had been really helpful. FEALE | Moxciewortn, 19, rom Bighton, playsin @ band called Pirate Radio Company. He said that it was good just fo come to such o historic Place and lean how other arlsts had done it. He ako said he had leami how it's also important ts be on top of the business side ae" 1 Calvin Harris got inv fae: the fulue of dance music and Jo Whiley hosteq © musical questions and answerschaty= E He informally discussed the art of songvititing with a couple of hundred audience members. eee F250 new musicians had the chance to listen \_ to some of the biggest names in the industry. about the ups and downs of their lights over the past 14 years, ‘added that he saw the Kaiser Chiefs chat ore and it had been interesting; they had it sound simple, but it was also 4 ee (GG Later in the day other sessions included th coaching a vocal training session. ) ———— Hi The rapper said afterwards it was really) historic, as not everyone gets tocome to | Abbey Road, where the Beatles recorded. \ s | 7NAA Peart 3 a ‘You are going to read a newspaper article from the record breakers (A-E). The record Id record breakers. For questions 16.30, « about worl a chosen more than once, hore breakers may be —_—— : WHICH TEXT SAYS: people from all over the world took part in the Ea challenge? the previous winning country of the title was China? the record breaker has also contributed to charity? the record breaker was surprisingly young? the organisation has to beat their own previous record? video footage was used to judge the record? rs D there are set guidelines which each competitor has to follow? that to beat the correct time, they had to keep goin 5 over many days? ° EEE) the person's ability was made publically known through Ea) a family member? i ee the challenger had won the title a couple of fimes before? 3 during an attempt at this record, you are allowed fo r for short periods? a. competitor has been given a nickname? this challenge involved being taught by professionals on a large scale? a the record involved playing games using modem, technology? 72eve pu eogcther ols of who we think are the top Guarness Wort Record breakers pyota Wada ‘What can you do by the age of 10? For a boy named seen nplish a magnificent feat and a Guinness World Record./9 Actually, Fava Wadi go1 a page on’ the’ Guimaas Riccar 2011 Gamer's Edition at the age of nine, He ed the title of being the “Youngest Gamer to Score on Dance Dance Revolution Jp wiresh your mind, Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) asynedance game where the pliyer ¢ na touch-sensitive Footpad=7 according 10 the rhythm Sfike music. Wada started gaining attention when his father uploaded a video of him on YouTube.?> After sine He was concted by n fepreseaNe fiom Guinness World Records. He was able to log a perfect da, he was able to ace score (0 the song “Heavy Eurobeat” in front of experts. Cheong Kit Au In the north east and mid-Atlantic regions of the United States, representatives from countries including. the USA, Australia, Brazil, Chile, Indonesia, Korea, Morocco, Panama, Portugal, South Africa and Thailand among others, competed at the LG Mobile World Cup World Championships in New York City! to eam a Guinness World Record for the fastest yping on a smartphone. During the event Guinness World Records judges Danny Girton Jr. and Kimberly Patrick personally witnessed the competitors’ attempts, and officially recognised Australia's Cheong Kit Av’s 1 minute 17,03 second achievement as the new fastest typing on a smartphone. Each competitor input with_a QWERTY keypad into his or her smariphone a required 264-characier paragraph, pre~ selected by Guinness World Records? @ Seorte Hoos So EI Camale6n Golf Clab- On 23 January, Guinness present at the El Cama Mayakoba Merieo to judge the Largest Golf Lesson, The organisers attempt knew the mark to beat was 14032 | 4 But this was not an obstacle for the only PGA Tour tournament happening in Mexico. They are used to organising large sessions through their monthly initiatives “Golf 4 everyone’, a four-year golf ‘educational program which hasbeen @ tremendous success with aitendance soaring t0 almost 1,000 each session. But this time, they had to better themselves? and the record set in China last Ostober!?7 And they made it! With an official attendance of 1,073 participants, the Mayakoba Golf Classic broke the record and set the new ‘mark for the largest golf lesson. 29 Abraham Munoz ‘On Thursday, May 20 2011 the record attempt for the longest time continuously controlling a football took place. Abraham Munoz. from Mexico, alo known as “The Soccer Freestyler’25 started his attempt at 8 am the previous day, May 19. His successful attempt ended after 21 hours and 1 minute, a new Guinness World Records achievement. After watching for the end, judges had itness statements, logbook and video, footage of the entire event! The guidelines state inute rest break is allowed for every full hour of activity.2? In this particular record, the ball ‘must be rested somewhere on the body during the break27 A photographer documented the breaks ‘and they were satisfied that the guidelines had been followed to Guinness World Records’ standards George E Hod attempted the record for longest marathon static eyling. George first accomplished this feat in 200726 with a time of 111 hours 11 minutes and 11 secon and then reclaimed by George in 21 George attempted yet again to reclaim the record. George s “Wand: sh to Monday Ist November The reader thought the book was very funny. : 21 Speaker 3 The reader has a preference for romantic novels. e Be 22 Speaker 4 ‘The reader doesn't usually read this kind of fiction. 23 Speaker 5 The reader couldn't stop reading the book. 81Listening a you will near people taking in eight citferent situations. For questions 1-8, choose the pe, ti (a.Bor). | 4 You hear a girl and boy discussing a digital camera. What did she buy? ‘A alarge camera ‘camera with good features C aprofessional camera 2 Youhear two friends talking about a restaurant. How does the girl feel? ‘A. She is dissatisfied with the service, B_ She is pleased with her choice of meal. © She is disappointed by the meal. 4 You overhear a man and a woman talking. What are they arguing about? A. where to have dinner @®) their dinner guests —€ what to do at the weekend 4 You hear a girl talking on her mobile phone. Where is she? @ sheen pot t on HE StesA beh ais tiled ‘you willnear@ talk about Bob Hunter, founder of Greenpeace. Far questions 9-48, complete the gertence : 9 Bob was given the title of environmental hero by in 2000. 40 Before being named the Greenpeace Foundation, the organisation was called the ‘Don’t Make eee Wars, Committee’. 44 anaverage family in Europe creates 4.9 tonnes of . STESHAOANE. BANE, . annually. 42 Greenpeace was officially formed in .... I 419 The changes Bob made to his lifestyle in order to prevent environmental disaster were small but .2bvious 44 Bob thought it was important to make industries and seruertims use cleaner power sources. 15 Through his book, Bob wanted people to pay serious attention to the problem of .lalealanrnine.... 16 One of Bob's concerns was the use Of «.n:anm fossil. fuels. svsuven for transportation. 47 According to Bob, one of the things caused by the Earth becoming hotter is a rise in the spread of iranical... soon diseases. HR. years old when he died. You will hear five people talking about a book they have read. For questions 19-28, choose from the list (0cF) which statement applies to each reader. Use each letter only once. There is one extra letter which You do not need to use. A The reader has read more books with the same character. 49 Speaker 1 B The reader's first impression was wrong. 20 Speaker 2 © ‘The reader thought the book was very funny. 24 Speaker 3 D The reader has a preference for romantic novels. 22 Speaker 4 E ‘The reader doesn’t usually read this kind of fiction. 23 Speaker 5 F The reader couldn't stop reading the book. 81o Paper 4 You wil hear an interview with a young jazz musician named Grace Kelly. For questions 24.45 | the best answer (A, B or C) choice of career? 24 What was Grace's origi A. song writing @® acting C singing 25 What does Grace like most about her instrument? A. It's easy to sing along to. B_ The happiness it gives her. © How it sounds. 26 What does Grace say about working with recognised musicians? A. She becomes friends with them. B She thinks some of them are silly. © She learns things from them. 27 What has been the best advice Grace has had? A. to never stop practicing B_ tobe only business minded © to try to enjoy what you do 28 Where does Grace get her inspiration from? @ different types of artists B_ great composers € famous pop musicians 29 How does Grace set her schedule? @ She doesn’t have a strict routine. B She focuses more on playing. © She divides her time equally between composing and practising. 30 What does Grace say she would advise others to do? A. seek the advice of successful people ® be confident and continue trying hard € make success their top priority 82| Speaking port one (Warm-up questions) guagested questions Family Life | ‘+ Do you have any brothers or sisters? ‘© What responsibilities do you have at home” {who do you get on best with in your family? How often do you see your relatives? J wnat do you and your family do to have fun? i —— FMesting Friends 's_ Whore do you ike to Go and have fun with fiends? © Where did you last go with your friends? ‘+ How would your friends describe you? © Have you made any plans with your friends for ¢ What do you think makes a good friend? the weekend? (Personality, characteristics, etc.) | part Two (Picture description - Fashion and Studying) [for Part Two pictures see p. S9] [i Here are your photographs (Candidate A). They show people wearing different types of fashion. dike you to compare the photographs, and say why these people have adopted this style of fashion. (Candidate B), what do you usually wear to school? 3) Here are your photographs (Candidate B). They show people studying in differant ways. 11d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the advantages and disadvantages of studying in these different ways are. « (Candidate B), where do you think is the best place to study? Part Three (At home) [for Part Three pictures see p. S10] Leck te photographs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show some different objects someone may have intheir home. * Talk to each other about why someone may have these objects in their home. * Decide which two objects are not essential to have at home, Part Four (Discussing a topic) Discuss the following: * Is there a device in your home you particularly rely on? 'thas now become possible to do nearly everything at home through the Intemet. How does this affect our lives? Do you think it is worth spending a lot of money on gadgets? How do you think technology will affect life at home in the future? Some people believe that having all sorts of appliances at home can make us lazy. Do you agree? Do you think there will ever be robots doing household chores in every house? 83Y Paper 1 moe You are going to read an extract from a magazi which you think fits best according to the text [2 be a difficult subject to approach and even the topic of war is stil a5 relevant in school teachings today as it was 50 years ago. Many children’s books have included the topic of war to help youn le consider the issues_and comprehend them.’ These books were written about war and its consequences, In secondary School, students study World War I! and the Holocaust. They read Anne Frank’s diary, which many students find very u 2 However, there are many books that bring the subject of war alive ina way that isn’t too distressing and at the same time don’t hide the truth Michael Morpurgo's War Horsetells the tale of aboy whose horse is shipped off to fight in France at the start of World War |. The book was published in 1982, and is a favourite with children and in schools. But tackling the violence of the conflict itself throws up obvious difficulties for any author.> The shock for many British children during World War II vias evacuation, being suddenly taken from their own homes and families and transported to strange places, Nina Bawden was sent to Wales ed 4 She werful evocation of the ns of the narrator Carrie, ‘readers, One 10- cof books, but lly came to ine. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A. B, C or p) Bemard Ashley's Little Soldier's abouta former child Fin children’s fiction, but | soldier in Africa who comes to London in the 1990s. nee eee aS | Iahley was also evacuated, attending 14 differen Schools, He's written novels set in that period, bu | this one has a more modern setting and tone. While many war novels canbe tead and enjoyed by hldren as young as eight or nine, Little solcier is imed at older children in the young teenage natket.6 Bernard recognises that the violence and trauma is described in far greater detail in his book than the others, But that is because children’s literature has changed. Between the time that Nina Bawden wrote Carrie's War and Little Soldier was published children’s literature has moved on, Publishing from the 1970s ‘on and children’s books have changed. Children's writers still know the limits as to what they can say and they won't sell books if they go too far. Often agents and publishers won't take them, nor will schools. However, there are now books that reflect the society we live in more. We understand now that children can cope with different sorts of descriptions that maybe once they were not thought able to cope with.7 Children’s books used to portray the main characters always winning, regardless of what actually happened in history, However now, death is described in detall. subjects once considered unmentionable for children are now the topics of many books, You ate now more familat with violence, through the films and television. watch and the computer games they play? inetwhys war fiction studied by school students? ee that they are prepared for any future wars B C to discourage them from violence Fo help them think about and understand the subject of © {fo teach them important battles in history a ren may find some war literature to be ‘worrisome. untruthful, violent conflicting ‘9. What aspect of war literature can he difficult to write about? @ the actual fighting 'B children’s experiences the injuries people sustained D. the reasons why war started ‘4 What was the motive behind Nina Bawden’s war fictio A. She wanted to write about her brother's life story. B_ It was what she imagined happened. © she wanted to share her own experiences D_ It wasa story she had heard when she was a child. & Why makes Nina’s book successful with young readers? ‘A. Itsimpressive characters. ® Its lively narrative. € Its happy ending. D_ Its historical accuracy. 6 What does the writer say about war fiction in the paragraph a ‘A. Schools don’t include it in their syllabus any more. ®) War fiction books are now aimed at a different age group. € It doesn’t sell as much as it used to. D_ Agents and publishers have lost interest in it, 7 Who does ‘they’ in line 56 refer to? A’ authors B_ book publishers © children’s books ® children 8 How are children now able to be less distressed by war themes? A They have better education at home. B_ Modem war literature doesn't mention death. © Modem media often cover war stories. D_ More truthful books are being published. 85paper 7 or article ab0\ danewspapet pati you are 0079 oe yose from the sentences ArH tl the aricle Go not need 10 USe seminal The Success of Britain's Cycling Clubs 82,000 members, Bitcin's cycINg iperecse by over 10% in the last couple of years. Cycling clubs have suffered a reputation among new rides as being snobbish. Not entirely lintounded feo of being left berind, having the wrong clothing orhaving your bike laughed ct have Jed tomony.a.cycist ding alone, rather thanioining ‘a club run. However, a growing number of clubs are chalenging the stereotype. Welcoming fo riders of «il abilties. these inclusive clubs have grown far more quickly than the national trend. LeicesterForest CCisa. good example. Formed in 1923, they were initialy chrstened the Keir Hardie ‘eyeling club. It is unknown whether Keir Hardie, on important poiiticion in the late 1800s, ever rode a bike in Leicester. The club run, that staple of al cycling clubs activities, has long been a bit intimidating to the uninitiated. Leicester Forest have taclled ths by runring a monthly, siower paced “fistimers' ride" alongside the normal weekly ride. The successful initictive has increased numbers on all club runs and inevitably boosted profits at the local cate stop. ‘Andy Sckeld, cycling coordinetor at the city council, believes that outword looking clubs such as Leicester Forest are important to sustain the growth in cycling that the city hes seen, He continues by saying that clubs that welcome fiders of al abiities can help those new cyclists form a longer term inierest in the sport. The club's willingness to embrace social media: nces have been remo st cycling clubs. Seven sentences sii ut cog Sich fits each gap (9-15). There is one ex has also had a part to play in a doubiing y Forest's previously static membershio over the twelve months. Fiz] G | ‘Thereis almost relationship between the amount of eifor w in to those and the amount of interest gener ‘Another club that is currently thriving is Nom Cheshire Cicrion. Formed by a group of friends, club has seen its membership grow to 150 injust vo yeors. Activities have been developed to + it abiities in a very supportive atmospnere. Be) “ye were pushing the inclusivity agenda right fron day one,” says founder member Giles Perkins The club is a member of the National Clarion- en organisation that can be traced back to the Socialist Cycling Club of 1894. With 1,000 member notionwide, the politics might not be so important now, but it stil to its values of inciusion ond felowship. mie) The civ has attracted 5) members between the ages of six and 15, helping to secure the stfength of the club into the future. ‘Andrew Chaston, Brith Cycling’s national development manager for clubs and voluntees ‘believes the clubs have long been the lifeblood of the sport and is confident of their future. He says: “As more people take to fiding a bike reguiarly, we are secing club membership grow. Particularly in those clubs where taster sessions for newcomers of activities for_ children are on offer. 1 evovins. Ell The simple eriowment thot comes with riding 9 bike with like-minded people can't be underestimated and is Proving @ reat boon to the whole sport." es[k The clud motto is “We never leave a rider | | F) Many of our associated clubs ‘and activities for all levels of eyelist and ir turn more people are going on to take Up « -we've seen a 130% increase in riders on bike racing, behind” - and they don't ‘our streets since 2005,” he notes. “The majority of our promotional effort has been focused on the internet — our website, © This line of thinking that many cycling clubs | adopt has led to them becoming less popular | | Facebook page and Twitter feed,” says club than others. ) president, Ian Nutt. {D Iv’sa philosophy that has helped West ( Hf Existing club members act as friendly guides Lothian Clarion to build a thriving kids club. | | to newcomers and non-members, giving | many their first chance to try a group ride. ee ily # Yet he would probably approve of the approach of “Leicestershire’s friendly club”. 87Ing to read about four athletes. For questions 48-30, choose from the athletes (Ap), 7 he , chosen more than once.We 0 sted four yours people about their athletic experience. plizabeth, 15, figure skater trssems that Las made for figure skating and jityusteo “My parents told ne that I was practically dancing before I could walk properly. 1 remember that I constantly wated to dance and I reckon my mum sent me to dance school when 1 w e up some energy and not drive her erazy.!? ‘Now, [suppose I can say that their dream has come tue as I dance anything from five to ten hours a day. Sometimes it can be exhausting and J have to take a few days off, As formy diet of course I must eat healthily, but that doesn’t mean that | can’t eat things Llike too.-° The most difficult thing has been balancing my figure skating obligation with school. while I simply couldn't handle itso my parents got me a private tutor.37 who my sponsor Pays for now, of course. four so | would use ‘Amelia, 22, swimmer My parents sometimes say that I have a gift for swimming, but I don’t believe that for a second. ‘What helps me win is that 1am com itive” nd 1_am_ constantly pushin; even though I know 1 shouldn't sometimes.” “Anyway, there is no secret to it, If you want to win races you've got to be dedicated and putin the work. Luckily, Igot noticed at an event T won!6 and I got a university ‘scholarship to 4 good university. So having secured financial help and a good study programme 1 could concentrate on my training while still getting & university education. Competitive swimming means training hard every day and staying focused on what I do, I also have to be sure T cat enough and get about 4000 calories @ day» sis a bit scary for me because 1 am always afraid of putting on weight- | Miriam 24, sprinter think that there is a lot to genetics and Lam a Jot like my parents who are both very fit and ‘energetic.’ Both of them also have a very low heart rate still today, Apparently, when 1 was very young they used to take me to the parkand | Lwould sprint up and down non-st op? Now, I | train at least five days a week, often seven, and Ican do several hours a day if 1am inthe mood. | ‘As for food, Lam extremely cautious about what I eat?7 and choose my diet carefully, even though I know that J could eat whatever [liked without putting on kilos/® But T know that even so I won't always be this fit and don’t have so much time left in competitive sport. That's why I treat every competition like it’s the last and most important. Belinda, 20, Alpine skier | When I was at school I took part in many sports. Then, one year we went on ‘school trip _ at a nearby ski resort where I had @ g0 at skiing, Lwas far from what you would. consider a ‘born ‘skier2? but Iwas _immediatel } hooked” From then on I spent all my holidays and free time on the slopes. With time and a lot of dedication I became a preity good Skier and now it's not only my career but my life. I moved up to the mountains and Lam out on th slopes taining whence pemmits2/ 1 am totally addicted. ‘The only ‘drawback is that accidents are not rare and ve teen forced off the slopes due to broken ims ‘or torn ligaments more than once® There em't a moment that I regret though. 89aoe ‘You must answer this ques sstion. Write your answer |! ur friend, J seckend with Yor 4 Youre going to spend the weckert so nd the notes you have made, Then write 20 email et Hi Kerry, Tm eally excited about you coming to stay at my house this weekend. twas thinking we eould have a party and invite some of my other friends and T can introduce you to them. What do you think? Tlhinvite some friends from school and the neighbourhood and we'll have a fancy dress party. [ thought it could be a themed party. Any ideas for the theme, ‘decorations and any activities we could dé Ifyou agree with the idea, would you be able to take care of the music? I know you've got a huge CD collection. Do you have any bring with you? Let me know what time are you arriving, : _ are so Tcan come and pick you up from the Can't wait for the weekend! Bye for now. Joanne n 420-150 words in an appropriate style, oanne, at her house. Read Joanne’s email angNTL} ‘You have seen this announcement in an international teen magazine Competition: Graffiti: Art or Vandalism? What do you think about public property being covered in graffiti? your opinion on the subject, The best crticie wil Be published in the nex’ Issue of the ‘Send in magazine. Write your article. ‘a teenage website that is holding a writing competition and decide to enter. The rules of the ‘You read ion state your story must begin with the following sentence: compet “Daniel had nox expected so much trouble on his first day at his new school.” Write your story. “4. Your pon friend has asked you to tel him/her about where you spent your last holiday, Write a letter describing the place, and saying what you can do and see there. Write your letter. “Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. (a) Hemry V - Shakespeare “You have just watched the film Henry V in your English lesson. Now your teacher has given you the following essay for homework. “How does the story of Henry V end? Would you consider the ending to be a happy one? Explain. “Write your essay. {()) Great Expectations ~ Charles Dickens ‘You have been discussing the novel Great Expectations in your English class. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the following: What type of character is Miss Haversham in Great Expectations? Why is she like this? Write your essay. 91use tg each gap: There is an nw) paper 3 _—"——Ss ,- S J of english ‘ cord) best fi decide whieh anewer (A: B: example ne once i dex B before recently D oA earlier r most famous inventors, fe ff history's fe light bulb, the telegraph and tk” Edison hailed as a genius invente inners. After buying (7) wm one O example. 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There isan example atthe beginning (0) eee rie your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS ate: [0] [™]' [7] LT ics) be Ll AS Ole) Dace are lse 35011 We most associate yawning (0) . boredom or being sleepy, but new research suggests it can be ood for your health - by cooling down your br regulate the temperature of the Iuain and prevent over-heating, From various studies they reasoned that yawning cools the brain, Which (14) nnd fifSt SEMS NOt x to 5) much sense, Surely you would want to cool the brain by yawning more in summer? But (16) -» to the theory, yawning cools the brain via a heat exchange with cooler air drawn in (17) onli me the process, This system therefore wouldn't work on a scorching summer's day. fully understood by Scientists at Princeton University found a big yawn (13) according Yawning is an involuntary and often contagious action that is still (18) . scientists. Babics have (19) sumone ShOWN tO Yawn as early as 11 weeks, Itis commonly believed that when we are bored of tired, our breathing becomes shallow. This means our bodies take (20) ssnune less oxygen and yawning helps us to oxygenate the blood. Professor Andrew Gallup of Princeton University talks about a report showing that yawning frequency WaFICS (21) resol lO2 season to season. This could help explain (22) .asndt/Mssenee humans become y Confused and disorientated in extreme heat as the brain has limited ways of cooling itself down. Scientists say that research into yawning acids to our basic physiological knowledge and (23) .. VY better understanding of conditions (24) .mamcMh. as epilepsy, where yawning is a common feature. Nua 93Paper 3 mee ‘questions 25-34, read the text pelow. Use in is at the end of some of the : the tex Ise the word given in capitals at the ent 0 Fines st .F text below. Use tt a Fotatm a word that fs in the gap in the same line, Thoro is ‘an example at the beginning (0) wk \wite your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS in the answer Doves provided ae — ) example: [0] | Tp folNTale] | a) ek] hay When thinking of sports that can be enjoyed in the countryside, it 's usually the (0) ..ttagitiondl.... ones that spring to mind. But zorbing is not one of these! ‘TRADITION Zorbing involves rolling downhill, usually on a gentle slope, in 2 large transparehit sphere. he zarb resembles a human-sized version of the classic hard plastic hamster ball but 's made of a more flexible material for (25) and comfort. In the countryside, SAFE the sport will (26) ....¥sUAlld...» take place on hillsides but from time to time ramps are = USUAL constructed in flatter areas. There are two main types of zorbing; harnessed and non-harnessed. Potential riders should be (27) about which method to choose. Harnessed spheres are CARE ‘reated for two riders. The pair are strapped into the orp, facing each other and roll head over heels at some pace. Non-harnessed zorbing can be carried out alone, in a pair or ina group of three. In these orbs, the rider or riders are able to move (28) .. free! FREE within the sphere and do not roll head over heels as with the harnessed spheres. In the case of hydro-zorbing, a few buckets of water are added, increasing the (29) . ENJOY by making the unharnessed ride (30) slippery... and even more extreme. SLIP Zorbing is not appropriate for those suffering from some (31) . if in doubt, check with the zorbing centre before booking. (32) 2 age and HIGH weight (33).....esttisti¢ns.... also apply for some types of globe-riding. Zorbing rauld RESTRICT definitely be considered by all those looking for alternative recreation in the countrysid if they want something (34) ...#S42l..... and extreme. a inducies...... and illnesses. INJURE USUALete the second senten i the first tions 95-42, compl Ce so that it has a similar meanin s ane ‘word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between tween five words, word given. There is an example at the beginning (0). : example: Tim missed his dentists appointment because the bus was lat. ABLE 1 vas the bus was late, Tim He, his dentist’s appointment. 7 ABELL exnote |] [nA Wite the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS. | 95 There were more activities to choose from than I expected. so Ididn't think .... many .- activities to choose from. the race, very hard. Chris didn't... 37 Anna walked to school yesterday. oN rday. Anna went ses Te 38 Itappears that our petrol tank is empty. RUN i ea: “: & petrol. Laura's mum told her that she couldn't go to the party. to the party. Jamie's favourite ice cream flavour is strawberry. any soo flavour. Jamie prefers strawberry ice cream Could you look after our dog while we're away? ‘our dog while we're away? 95 i eleListening ae ‘you will hear people taking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, Bor). 4, You hear a woman talking about 2 first aid course. What did she find particularly useful? @® how to treat young children ‘B treatment of sports injuries CC. first aid for elderly people 2 You hear two friends talking about @ concert they have just been to, What do they agree about? A howexxciting the atmosphere was @ how well the lead singer sang C_ howenergetic the ‘band was ‘9 You bear a cytist talking about a race he fook part in. What happened? ‘A. The race was stopped due to weather conditions. @ He got a flat tyre. € Another cyclist crashed into him. 4. You hear a girl talking about her school project. What is the problem? ‘A. She didn’t have enough time to finish her essay. B_ She forgot to save her work onto her laptop. © She wasn’t able to do her essay on her laptop. 5 You hear a conversation in a supermarket, What does the second girl need (0 do? @® collect the cake for the sleepover B_ buy a present for a friend's birthday pick up some films to watch 6 "You orpsaoes Sravetation Beeretd two friends. Why is the man learning Arabic?TUTE} nt, Morrison, givin wit hear a student, Danny . giving a presentation to his class on an endangered species of Yount sana ier shark Fer questions B18, complat the sentences Iso called the BY. IIS shark. Fg. The sand tiger shark is al 40 The only place where there are no sand tiger sharks is 4 Sand igor sharks CN BOW 10 OEE nennnenannl 42 Asand tiger shark will attack humans. 49 One peculiarity of the sand tiger shark is that it stores 44 The sand tiger normally hunts for food 45 Sometimes, sand tiger sharks strike at fishing AAAS NOUN, 46 Sond tiger sharks are at risk of disappearing because they do not produce «= _ years in the wild. 47 According to Danny, the sand tiger shark can live up to SUPA AILEE 48 Danny says that sand tiger sharks sometimes go near .. n to study at university. For questions You will hear five people talking about the subject they nave chose Use each letter only 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) each speaker's reason for choosing that subject. ‘once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A Tcan improve my artistic ability. B I can exploit my talent for public speaking. splseeis © Thave always been fascinated by science. Bassons D It combines creativity and communication. 21S E 1 have been influenced by « parent. Paces, 23 Speaker 5 twill give me a good basis for jobs ina variety of area 97( S AZ = Paper 4 » yy Peterson who is a surfing champion, For an interview with a young gitl called Lakey You will hear 90, choose the best answer (A, B or C)- questions 24 24 How did Lakey get involved with surfing? from being by the sea a Jot as a child from watching surfing competitions Cher friends all liked to surf a lot 25 Why did Lakey decide on surfing as a career? ‘A. because she was winning competitions B_ because her parents told her it was possible © because she had the talent to compete 26 What docs Lakey say about being an athlete? ‘A. She almost gave up once. @) Itis not always easy. C_ She doesn’t have to try hard anymore. 27 How docs Lakey feel about her career so far? ‘A. She has reached all her major goals. B. She is too young to enter bigger contests. © She needs to compete against better athletes. 28 What motivates Lakey most? @ the people surrounding her B winning competitions C_ other girls who competeSpeaking patone (Warm-up questions) sguggosted questions [celebrations ‘e When is your birthday? '* How do you like to celebrate the New Year? $ How did you celebrate your last birthday? What celebration do you look forward to? + When was the last time you went to a party? (fell us about it.) [Food What is your favourite dish? (What do you like How important is eating healthily to you? tocat?) ‘© What types of food do you dislike? ‘» How offen do you eat out in restaurants? ® Do you ever cook? (What types of foodimeals do you like 10 Cook?) Part Two (Picture description ~ Reading and Outdoors Activities) [for Part Two pictures see p. S11] ‘A; Here are your photographs (Candidate A). They show people reading different types of reading material. dike you to compare the photographs, and say why someone may choose to read each type of reading material (Candidate 8), do you read the newspapers? B: Here are your photographs (Candidate B). They show people enjoying different outdoor activities. 1d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the people might find exciting about these diferent activities, (Candidate A), do you enjoy being outdoors? Patt Three (Pets) Look tthe photogranhs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show diferent taske you may need to do when ng a pet. * Talk to each other about why each task may be important when caring for a pet. * Decide which two tasks are not important to do every day. Part Four (Discussing a topic) [for Part Three pictures see p. $12] Piscuss the following: {Wat type of animal would make a good pet? {D2 you think itis a good or bad ‘don to take an animal to pet competition or show? ¥ ac You think the best thing about owning Sn ite expensive jo you thini ns DoooIe a Me Fee hae your home is suitable for a pet. Why do you think this is tant? Do you think itis right to Keep wild or exotic animals as pets? 99 amaAd) You are going t which you think fits best according to the text iah ona hil above te vilage of Hohenschwangau He vetthvest Bavaria and overlooking the Alpine foottils is an enchanting fairytale castle Neuschwanstein Castle was built as a private retreat for the eccentric King Ludwig I f Bay Bavaria! in the late 9th century. It is one of Europe's most visited tourist sites and it was the inspiration for the Sleeping Beauty castie at Disneyland, fescinated by the romantic tales and history of the medieval era, as well as being a huge fan of Richard Wagner's operas When he became King of Baverla, he decided to build his ovin private refuge far from the pressures of royal life and to decorate his home with scenes from Wagner's operas as a tribute to the great compost Neuschwarstein was built on the top of a cliff ridge in both neo-Gothic and Romanesque architectural styles, so the castle has various towers, turrets and balconies. The King himself had a lot of control over the design of the building and the decoration of the interior right down to the smallest details. Unfortunately, he died before the interior of the castle was finished4 and, in the end, only fifteen rooms and halls of the two hundred that had been planned were ever completely decorated. Each of the finished rooms is elaborately decorated with wood panels, painted walls and ceilings, massive chandeliers, and beautiful tapestries, The King’s love of Ludwig Il was a very private person? and he was also 100 io read an anicle about a famous castle, For question 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, ¢ 1p, poems and stories of medieval times is reflected murals and paintings that adom the walls ofthe ros His bedroom walls are painted with a mural shows, scenes from Tristan and Isolde, a famous tale rom te 12th century and also an opera by Wagner. The ac many images of swans throughout the roams to ‘swans not only eppear in Wagner's Lohengrin epes, but they are also the heraldic symbol of the kighs5ai that part of Bavaria. You can see swans on event from silk curtains to chait covers. There is even afove vase and a water tap in the shapes of swans! King Ludwig II spared no expense to build bis dren castle, It took fourteen carpenters over four years to carve the woodwork in his bedroom alone. Pegs te thing that makes the castle most fascinating thats 50 out of character for its place and_fimeé M people citicsed the castle for its odastons architecture, but the King didn’t care 7 He bul hse a place where he could live surrounded by hs beloved Jegends and be away from everyone else in hs ott fairytale world. Construction work on the castle was suddenly Halt when the King died mysteriously in 1886 Only eet weeks fate Neuschuvanstein opened 25 2 MUSE ‘order to earn money to pay off the King’s inet bis rom building the castle® Toa 200 rrllion people visit the castie annual and, vege ‘the castle eas huge amounts of money for government. weuseb™ \. from Bp tbat i © that Dp built 2 From pa @ sby B inter C dete D secre 3. The cast A. from B ofp. c of R ® fron 4 King L A was B dei € live ®) didr 5S The sw: @® anc B use, © on D ont, 8 Accord A peo ®ia Cott D itis 7 Inreae A crit B unc ind D cor © Wty a bee ® w, cy D veciit litcy “Neuschwanstein is a castle from medieval times. that is described in a famous fairytale. {twas home to a king. interesting determined D secretive ‘The castle is decorated with images from Ludwig's life. ‘of people from history. € of Richard Wagner. @® fiom opera scenes. Ludwig, was a talented architect. 'B decorated the castle rooms himself. € lived in only 15 rooms of the castle. @) didn’t live to see the castle finished. ‘swan motif is ‘an old symbol for Bavarian knights. used in the story of Tristan and Isolde. ‘on every water tap in the castle. only used on silk curtains. ding to the author, the castle is u people didn’t like the architecture. it didn't fit in with its period in history. ‘had so much woodwork. “itis surrounded by legends. to the public’s opinion about the castle, the King was\Z Paper 1 rs You are going to read a macs in their area. Seven sentences have one which fits each gap een Je you doing your bit to help the environment? | We can all get involved to help the environment in ourlocal areas andit's not cificut to start making ‘a difference. At home. there are a number of things you can consider doing. For example, tum down your heating in the winter. Tum it down ‘and save energy and the house ‘will still be warm. Tuming off the TV for an hour willreduce your eneray consumption too. If you take long showers, consider cutingit short by a few minutes. LH LS] Have you ever hough of cycling? Ty it= the mote people who do it, the better. Instead of watching TV, go outside ond play o spent, do some gardening orjust take o walk. I's healthy and you enjoy the notucal beauty of your surroundings. Another activity you can consider when outside the house is tree planting. [RH A | Plant a few every year, and encourage others 10 do the some. IF you go to the beach or a park, leove it leaner than when you got there. To begin with, take your rubbish home with you. Then you could Also pick up a few cans and some of the other rubbsh that was thefe when you arrived, Try to iso clean up around where you live. It takes a Couple of minutes, and makes the world a nicer place fo lve in. When you go shopping. before you reach for 102 azine article giving tips and advice oF been removed fror 9-15). There is one extra sen that item on the shel, try to see if there is better and he alternative. Food packaging s ——BY Sa ‘everywhere and so offen it's totally unnecessary, i tally unnecessary, — wn how people can help the environment ie. Choose from the sentences A-H the t need to use, im the artic tence which you do not | Do meat and fish haye to be pre-packed? Befge| buying disposable plastic razors, think abow| buying o metal one that lasts longer. When vou come to taking your shopping home, why nat ue @ string or fabric bag, instead of lots of plosic ones? if you do use plastic carer bags, there oe usually recycle bins for them inside supermarkets so father than throwing that pile of bags in the rubbih pop them in the recycling bin instead. There at often bottle banks and recyciing bins outside supermarkets too. Most local authori: have recyciing centres, where you can take almot anything for recycling. Batteries, cans, electronic equipmeni, computers, fluorescent tubes, fumitue. glass, household appliances, metais, ois pope lass, plastic ond textiles can often be taken recycing centres. Another great way to help tte environment and cut down on rubbish is ©) compost. In the end it can be dug back into the sol. Youcan also do your bit for the environment and Nelp others by taking your unwanted items le clothes, shoes, books, etc. to yourlocal charity sho? They will take your unwanted items and sell hen again cheaply to other people. This helps ttvan't take much, and over time ; ally doe’ F These sometimes also take paper and textiles, so next time you very in your community will make | | ore a | saiference ) your eye out for them and vegetables have to be bought in | { G Getting to work or school under your own / poviut a? -an you buy them loose? ste plstc wrapping OF be | Gs a exercise and help protect the environmen u're not in the room or you | am ca be a great way to get in some (¢ athome when you — oe { Hi. You'll conserve water, and the energy needed toh it up, lowering your utility Jp vegetable peelings, grass and all manner of |) |__billsat the seme i | osganic waste can included. } eS oe (Mos people have their thermostat turned up) too high, wasting energy. ) 103Paper 1 mee 1 i tors. For questions 4 fou are going to read a newspaper article about YONG teenage invent 6-20, Nee acne (AD). The people may be chosen more than once. choose, } ‘ from the peop! as. WHICH PARAGRAPH SAYS: : this invention is a help for students? this teenager used ordinary objects to create their invention? this inventor got a prize for their inventioné the inventor wants to instruct others how fo recreate his invention? the invention is particularly safe for young children? the invention is available for people to use online at no cost? ‘his invention will work onl baa cera conditions?se interviewed four young people about their inveruions Taylor When she was 15, Taylor was one of four enerprising young inventors selected to reveive fhe “Chester Awards” at the International Lees Sovin New York City. Taylor's award " for_her_invention_of “Magic Sponge Blocks”? large building blocks made re sponge that can safely stack high without worr that they could fall and hurt an infant.2! ‘These ‘magical blocks feature magnets to hold them together and compress almost like a pancake for easy storage. She signed a three-year licensing Liv ty © cern Grayson, a 15-year-old, proved that you don't need a lot of fancy equipment to make somethin that changes lives.!7 Using just Bubble Wrap, tape, and a heat gun, he invented an affordable cover_for artificial lees? Specially de prosthetics (artificial body parts) can cost as much as $3,000 each, As a result, many people in the world can afford only basic metal rods to replace their lost limbs, But by using Graysoa's technique of adding a layer of common Bubble Wrap to the rod, and moulding it with a heat gun, anyone can form a more realistic-looking, leg, Grayson’ invention was inspired by a story that oiract with a company to design, develop, and produce the product 24 Taylor's ‘Magic Sponge Blocks’ invention is a very creative concept that produces fun furniture “Andrew When Andrew's French teacher gave him a list ‘of 111 animal names to memorise ~ in French ~ he hit upon a way to make memorising fun. It ‘wasn't something that he enjoyed doing, so he ‘xanled to invent a way in which learning could ‘be mote enjovable./© Then he had the idea to his ing skills blem. ‘Andrew began to write a program that would ‘take the grind out of test studying. That was — almost two years ago. Now 17, he just launched “Awebsite featuring his final product: Quizlet, an online memorisation tool. To use Quizlet, you ef the data you need to memorise, be it Ccabulary words, history dates, or science ets. Quizlet turns the information into flash tards, and then generates tests. After you take the program retests you on the questions he heard from his parents, who are volu Both of them raise money to provide people in Ghana, West Africa, with basic prosthetics. They visit the country regularly to train local people how to fit the new limbs. Grayson, who is just a school student, has decided not to sell invention, 7 which costs less than $10 to make. In fact, he plans to tai methods” 6 Dominic This young inventor is only 16, but his invention could save thousands of people's lives. His invention, a cheap flood alarm, is made from plastic piping and other simple materials.’ Itis called FloodWarn’, and it's low-cost, portable device designed for individual households or properties. It was inspired by the flash floods that some countries around the world often experience. It is made from a plastic pipe, @ rechargeable mobile phone battery, a solar cel, a buzzer, a sensor and an electronie circuit. The device's buzzer sounds when water levels reach aa pre-set level within the device. The device will only be_activated_when_under_water,_not bt ‘rainfall or splashing. “* Home owners can install FFloodWarn in the drains around their house on 1051 AMEE rarer 2 . Writing 420-150 words in an appropriate style. ‘You must answer this question. Write your answer in and you plan to go camping for the weekend. Read 4 Your friend Adam is coming to visit you aadan’s letter and the notes you have made. Then write a letter tO ‘Adam, using all your notes, Dear Sam, “Thanks for your letter. 'm really looking forward to our camping trip next-month “and I know we'll have a great time. There are a few things I'd like to ee int ofa hatin shoul gto Your hse? Td also like to know what kind ses oceans be sunny, in August,PEs ‘Your English class has been discussing holidays and travelling abroad. Your teacher wants you to ‘on the topic of holidays and travelling by answering the following question: ipo you agree with the idea that travel can broaden the mind? Explain your answer. Write your essay. 5 Your school has received a donation which the school governors are planning to spend on either new ‘gym equipment or computers for the library. You have been asked to write a report for the school ‘committee, describing the benefits of both projects and saying which one you think should be chosen, and why. Write your report. Your sister got married last week but your friend who lives abroad was not able to come. Write a etter to your friend describing the wedding. rite your letter. wer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. )) Macbeth ~ Shakespeare fou have seen an announcement in an international magazine asking for reader’s articles. You ‘Articles needed! Who do you think is the hero in Macbeth? Explain why. What characteristics do they have? How do these affect the story? (b) Frankenstein - Mary Shelley Your teacher has been discussing the novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelly. Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the following, for homework. do you think readers might sympathise with and feel sorry for the “monster”? your essay. 107Paper 3 Use of English ions 1-12, read the w le wer (A, B, C of D) best fits each gap. nich answer (A, B, C or pelow and decide wt ng 1-12, 16 text r questi tee sample at the beginning (0 There is an ® C fond D attracted B interested Young Composers for anyone | the knowledge on the forum is to (7) member: review others’ works, start and participates} upload music to their network, where their review | discussions, sk questions and, of course, post yout om team helps young people to develop their music | pieces for feedback and analysis. sbiltie ‘Their omposer forum isan active (1) wm» of | ‘The best way to (8) .n« advantage of the forum anil professionals students, and amateurs who can (2) establish yourself as 2 member is to participate. 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Its ¢8 composition, performance technique, compositional | website to learn and help others t0 (12) «atthe styles, composers and more, One way t0 (6) m from | time. a contributg) Young Composers is an online resoures (olen tse composition, Amateur musicians can) and cares 1A public iA mitt a company. © community D society ne ® answer C reply D respond oe B totally purely D solel ta ieee Oaliow D adit 5D tomas B speeches C dialogues : ae ® benefit € help > ae in B enrol asi ih tg Eten Be means si alee ee ke. B signifies implies D a 11 A attempt eae. ane = : i 2 = an D mention rect B le uparad € enhance D oo agquestions 19-24, read the text below and think of the wi ‘ord which best fits each gap. Use only one er in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) a : LL i] MAKING GOOD USE OF YOUR TIME bank isa new and exciting way (0) people to come together to help others and help selves at the same time. Participants ‘deposit” (13) -nmmelllfsmnnen time in the bank by giving practical “and support to others and (14) wmme(lfnmenne able to ‘withdraw’ their time when they need pething done themselves, Time banks measure and value all the different kinds of help and skills we can In a time bank, everyone becomes both a giver and a receiver. Everyone's ‘is valued equally: One hour = 1 time credit. Participants can spend their time credits oh the skills and support of other participants when they need a helping hand. People (AHS. see phone calls to sharing meals and giving lifts hops anything that brings them together, Over the (18) smu.2%Slaneunew ten years the Timebanking Mi (19) sneneuifsmmnews been refined and is now fit for purpose. Two models have arisen but they are way mutually exclusive - good timebanking can include the best elements of both. o 1-to-Person model SiS the most common approach in the UK. It usually involves a ‘broker’ (often a paid worker) e060 wm individuals and develops the ‘when an organisation enlists people t0 contribute (22) sannmZerinunane its mission or objectives, ‘users or local communities act (23) agents to help an organisation to realise its goals flame ate rewarded with time credits. ere PSC a WN 7 109QZ Paper 3 questions 25-34, read the text below. Us be ‘an example at the beginning (0) to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS in the answer boxes provided PCE ESE eanor: [0] USED EL LL The Underage Festival ‘The Underage Festival is a music festival that takes place each summer in London most music festivals today, only 13 to 17-yearolds are allowed = LIKE "to the event. In fact, this festival is organised by and for teenagers. ENTER Since its (26) «...££24ti2”..... in 2007, it has grown quickly and now attracts thousands of CREATE music-loving kids. The festival is the brainchild of a teenager(by)the name of Sam Kilcoyne He got the idea after being refused (27)... toaconcert when he was 14.He first ADMIT organised and hosted a series of club nights for teenagers which drew the (28) ..2t2nt ATTEND of the media and were reported in (29) NATION The club featured a number of young (20) ... ., most of whom had never even been recorded. Many of the bands were not very good but a few talented groups such as the Foals got some exposure at the club nights. Due to the success and (31)... i of the club nights, Sam decided that he should move on to bigge? and better things The first Underage Festival had an (32).... line-up of musicians from around the world induding The Teenagers, Foals, and Tiny Masters of Today who played to @3)..8 teenagers only too delighted to party all day long without the presence of their parents. This is in part thanks to the fact the festival is alcohol free and the organisers work with the police and local authorities to guarantee the (34) Of the festival goers.aT? )] ons 35-42, complete the second senten fe word given. DO NOt change the word gi esti 1C® So that it has a similar meani ven, You mia’ 2 Similar meaning to the frst sentence, vate re word aiven. There isan exampla at Se between two and five words, ined the beginning (0) example Tim missed his dentis’s appointment because the bus was late ABLE Asthe bus was late, TAM sms wasnt able to keen, his dentist’s appointment, woot: [0] [w]als|n T| Jalelcle] [to <[EElF] te the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS. 495. Jake was very scared about visiting the dentist FORWARD fake « was not looking forward to, Me Giat to the deutist 6 Ivan didn’t manage to solve the puzzle. suce Ivan didn't succeed in solving. the puzzle Patrick couldn’t decide whether he wanted fish or meat for the main course CHOICE, Patrick couldn't between fh or meat for the main course. make a choice “Tanya, don't touch the saucepan. It is very hot!” said Scott. WARNED SCO nn Mattic wishes he hadn't told the teacher lies. .. the saucepan. REGRETS oa . the teacher. es said he would contact his uncle when he went 10 New York: cae his uncle when he went to New York. She was happy to help us with the decorations. a .. with the decorations. She .. helping us pve late because there was heavy trafic in the streets. SED ‘There was heavy traffic in the streets, WwListening = You will hear people talking in eight aifforont situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answe t (A, Bor C). 4 You hear a man telephoning a car rental company. What does he want? A to pick a car up to have a car delivered to his office € to cancel a reservation 2 You hear a woman talking on the phone. What is she doing? @® making a suggestion B_ making arrangements making a complaint 3. You hear two people saying goodbye. What does the woman want the boy to do? ‘A. call her as soon as he gets to his destination ®) give her regards to Molly remind Molly to do something 4 You hear a young man describing his weekend trip. What happened to him? A’ He got into a fight with a taxi driver. @) He thought he had been robbed. He lost his wallet at the hotel. 5 You hear a girl talking to a friend about free ‘educational courses. Why does she want to do the course? A. Her friends are doing it. B She would like a new hobby. © Lewill help her get a job. ies HSpersia ites S?)) ‘According to Samantha, being ......¢semploned vores MAY Urge someone to continue their education. faduated from university with a degree in ..., school _ psychology 40 Samantha g 44 For Samantha, university life was... 2 It took Samantha to complete her studies. 44 Samantha thinks that the .. she put in her studies was worth it in the end. 44 Being able to choose her own classes gave Samantha a feeling of. 45 Samantha's job as a waitress allowed her to take time off for 46 Samantha says that employers appreciate a candidate with pace 47 Going to university gave Samantha the .. sue to plan her own life and future diff between Samantha and the people she counsels 48 The fact that there is @ makes her job easier. eat, For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) ‘You wil hear five people talking about the food they ese ‘only once. There is one extra letter which you do at each speaker says about food. Use each letter ‘Need to use. A I prefer vegetable based dishes. 49 Speaker 1 B I really like spicy food. 20 Speaker 2 © I strongly dislike certain vegetables. 21 Speaker 3 My family rarely has unhealthy food. 22 speaker 4 Tye become a strict vegetarian. 23 Speaker 5 Thad to change my dietary habits. ete ‘NBOZn™ You will hear an interview with Rick Vivolo, an Ironman triathlete. For questions 24-30, choose the answer (A, B or C) a 24 How does the interviewer know Rick? A. Rick is his doctor. B_ They are neighbours. © They went to the same school. 25 Why did Rick start doing triathlons? ‘A. He wanted to keep in shape ®) He wanted to do something different C He had wanted to do one for a long time. 26 What does Rick find most difficult preparing for a triathlons A. the physical effort required ®) the psychological element € finding the time to train 27 What part of the triathlon is Rick best at? A. swimming B cycling, © runnin 28 How does Rick spend his weekends when preparing for an event? A. resting by the pool B) gycling and running swimming and cycling 29 What goes on in Rick’s mind during an Ironman triathlon? A. He focuses on winning the race. (® He focuses on completing the race. € He focuses on managing his pain. 30 What advice does Rick have to give beginners? @ Start with less demanding events. B_ You should try to have fun while training. C Practise swimming in open water. a4Speaking part One (Warm-up questions) ‘guggested questions Cinema and Film ‘¢ Have you been to the cinema recently? (What What kind of films do you watch? (What do you did you see?) | enjoy about them?) «How often do you go the cinema? '* Would you like to be an actor/actress? 4 Viho is your favourite actor/actress? (Why?) (Why/Why not?) ‘Summer time “« Where are your plans for the summer? * Have you ever considered getting a summer What else do you enjoy doing in the summer? job? «Have you ever been on holiday with friends? ‘* Have you even been to a summer camp? Part Two (Picture description ~ School and Swimming) [for Part Two pictures see p. S13] ‘A Here are your photographs (Candidate A). They show people leaming different school subjects. I'd like you to compare the photographs, and say why students should learn these subjects at school (Candidate B), what is your favourite school subject? B: Here are your photographs (Candidate 8). They show places where people can swim dike you to compare the photographs, and say what the advantages and disadvantages ‘of swimming in each place are. (Candidate A), where do you like swimming? Part Three (Clothing) [for Part Three pictures see p. $14] 3k atthe photographs (Candidate A and Candidate B). They show different types of clothes and shoes that may wear. Tak to each other about where each piece of clothing may be wor, ‘Decide which two items of clothing or footwear are most popular with teenagers. Four (Discussing a topic) the following: Which of these types of clothing do you own? do i portant to teenagers? 100 i a yay. an you bk teh ace rea you Would need to wear? % y a ine inom ace ee ehoat students have to wear ‘a school uniform. Do you think students should be made ‘Wear a uniform? : youthing it's worth spending a lot of money on designer labels? oak siete 5(WZ ms ‘ead an extract from The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes ~ The Boscombe Varley You are going to r Paper 1 by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Far questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, © or D) which you think fy tc a according to the text fe were seated at breakfast one morning, my wife Ward wen the maid brought in a telegram. it was from Sherlock Holmes and ran in this way: Have you a couple of days to spare? Have just been wired for from the west of England in connection with Boscombe Valley tragedy, Shall be glad if you wll come with me. Air and scenery perfect. Leave Paddington by the 11:15, ‘What do you say, dear?” said my wife, looking across at me. “Will you go?” * [realy don’t knows what to say. [have afaily long list at present. "! ‘Oh, Anstruther would do your work for you. You have been looking a little pele lately. | think that the change would do you good, and you are always so interested in Mr Sherlock Holmes’ cases.” “| should be ungrateful if | were not, seeing what | "The London press has not had very full accounts 5 | have just been looking through all the recent apo in order to leam the details. It seems, from what | gather, to be one of those simple cases which are so extremely difficult.” “That sounds a little baffling.6* “But it is profoundly true. Singularity is almost invariably a due, The more featureless and commonplace a ctime is, the more difficult itis to bring it home. n this case, however, they have established a very serious ase against the son of the murdered man." “itis @ murder, then?” “Well, itis thought to be so. | shall take nothina for granted” until | have the opportunity of looking ines: personally into it, | will explain the state of things to you, as far as | have been able to understand it ina very few words. “Boscombe Valley is a country district not ver fr from Ross, in Herefordshire. The largest landed proprietor in that partis a Mr John Turner, who made hhis money in Australia and returned some years 299 © ing the old country, One of the farms which he held thet | of Hatherley, was let to Mr Charles McCarthy, who W2s | also an ex-Australian. The men had known each otet so that it was not unnatural tht came to settle down they should do so other as possible. Tuner was apparent theLia Why did the writer not want to go and mee because he was too busy at the time B because his wife objected to the idea because he wasn't interested in the case D_ because he wasn’t feeling very well * Holmes at first? (2 Why does the writer mention Afghanistan? A. to show he was an experienced traveller because he gained some travel preparation skills there € to give an example of how difficult Holmes’ cases are D_ because it had a very deep effect on him In paragraph 3, we understand that while Holmes was waiting for Watson, he felt A relaxed. a B tired. C happy. © impatient 4 The carriage Holmes and Watson were travelling in was probably A noiy. B crowded. © mesy, D dark. ‘What does Holmes say about the newspapers? @ They haven’t written everything about the case. B They're hiding the truth about the case. C They give important details about the case. D They present the case as a very difficult one. What does ‘baffling’ in line 47 mean? confusing suspiciousSZ ee da newspaper arti Youre sing et 2 ie cose Yemoved from the article. 5 je one extra sermence YOu ‘do not need to Use. icle about the behi ne Affectionate Animals not the only animais thot change their behaviour when jhey are being watched. Captive praifie dogs — large and very sociable rodents — “kiss and cuddle” more when they are being watched by 200 visitors, scientists have found. Aresearch team studied dogs al Saint Louis Zoo, US. They say the findings wil encourage others who study animal behaviour to carefully compare the effects of being observed to. their observations of “normal” behaviour. D | And this would certainly be ‘a most important outcome of the study, as it will lead to animals being kept in more comfortable conditions. mi Itseems humans are 25 black-talled prairie aviour of prairie dogs. Seven sentences Fave ‘rom the sentences AcH the one whi ich fits each gap (9-15) that young prairie dogs are just behaving tte any otnernoisy youngsters, 30 the added 'stros' ote Vidtors may simply ampify the animals) noma) behaviours. jhe praiie dogs relaxed behaviour suprited te team. The species has many natural predator - including bears, foxes, snakes, birds of prey ond ‘even humans so the scientists expected them's become more tense and cautious wher} watched. Hi | “they actually became moe relaxed,” Dr Elforai said, “And the larger te observing crowd, the more affectionate tte animals became.” This praifie dogSe (0 the doctor, the young prairie ris meant they spent less time looking out | { E Accordin for potential threats, | dogs however, actually seem to become more = \_ tense with larger audiences. uudies suggest that prairie dogs also communicate through a complex form of F He and his colleagues observed and recorded language: the behaviour of the prairie dogs throughout the course of a summer. is often accompanied by as G “Itis possible that the pra social species, are enriched by visitors and 1G And the kissin other affectionate behaviours, such ie dogs, a naturally playing or grooming one another = pea seek out their ‘company’,” she said. ‘They could also help to improve the design a ES H_ But the reverse appeared to be true. of 200 enclosures to benefit animals. 19BS] Paper | ( mes ‘You are going to read a newspaper article glving teenagers advice on studying. For questions 16.39 Jpocts the correct person (A-E). The person may be chosen more than once. ———" | WHICH PERSON SAYS: : make sure you have a suitable area to work in? you can go over your notes ai every opportunity? you shouldn't give up at the first sign of difficulty? eS eet study with people who aren't serious about their study ime Ls | gy ay make sure you eat well? El El long rest periods may disrupt your studying? stick to your schedule? you need fo pay great attention in class? Borestuaents oer vateale studying tps and advice Haetjy in school, you're probably starving. The thing is Jen 2 ual ave 1 i down sh. enoy your mea, nt Fe cuck te and move on to your net actly. Fat 2 al, either. Your body needs certain nations wo work propery That’s why a well-balanced diet is Bernt 9 Also, dott ry to study on empty stomach, iepetnger wil aly disp! your studying. After youve jad a proper meal and have had some time to relax, then, ffs time to study.2? I found that setting aside a specific mount of time for studying every night helps keep me izanised. So, allow yourseif plenty of time to do all your work. However, no matter what the reason may be, you fhust never make any changes to your study time. Tes also important that study time takes place early enough so yore not oo tired or sly. Carlos ‘Tknow people who can study just about anywhere; on the bus or at the park, for example. Not me, 1 believe it important to do your studying somewhere where it's q ‘and there’ enough room for you to lay out all your books i p pace./6 If your 4 ary? Once you've found perfect place where you can study, i's time (0 oneentrate. This means that you have to switch off your your TV, your CD player or anything else that might your attention away. You can only study effectively if aything x -as I’m concerned, organisation 3 my homework, F doa little he 2 READING ‘To help me prepare better for my tests, my older brother taught me how to make and use note cards. | write important information from my books and the notes I take in class on paper cards and carry them with me. And this is a good idea. This way, you can quickly revise for a test wherever you are.!7 Last week, I as looking at my notes while 1 was “waiting at the dentists! This is not to say that you need to spend every single moment of your day studying, of course! Breaks are very important, Don’t make them too long, though. Long breaks can easily mess up your study schedule and make it difficult for you to get back to 27 Have short rest periods at regular intervals; for example, take a break of 10 or 15 minutes after an hour of studying. Get up and take a short ~ walk. This will not only help your brain "relax, it will also give you a change to Siretch your legs and avoid stiffness. Creed Stella eyryetty feel much more at case if my parents or my older Sister are around when I'm doing my homework. | am generally a student, but sometimes I may need some extra help; we all do!27 Rather than waste valuable time struggling withPaper 2 Writing Prat) ' You must answer this question. Write your answer in 120-150 words in an appropriate style, 4. You are the head of your schoo!’s end-of-year dance committee. Another member of the comnitigg has sent you an email together with an advertisement for a reception hall. Read the email, the advertisement and the notes you have made. Then, write an email to the manager of the reception hall, using all your notes. from{ Jenny Tilly sspc| schoo! dance venue 7 ‘vachment{ reception hall ad I Hi Ben! | Iwas going over the things we need to organise for the school dance, and I realised we hhaven’t decided where to have it yet! Anyway, I found this ad in the paper, scanned it and sent it to you. I think it’s a good venue for our dance. Why don’t you take a look at it and send them an email, asking about prices, availability etc? Jennylcs jan answer to one of the questions 2-8 in this par. Write your anewer in 120-180 words in an Hou know that I tove art and music and would like o go to art and drama school. Well ms a L ny parents keep ling mie that it would be much better for me to study law or business. 'm doing very welt at all cubjecis jool and know I would have no problem studying any subject at university but now really don't what to do. What do you think I should do? a ge ‘Your class had a discussion on sports professionals. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay ‘composition giving your opinion on the following statement. Professional athletes are being paid to0 much “Write your essay. "You have seen an ad for a short story competition and have decided to participate. The competition rules say that your story must start with the following sentence: ie ‘one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below. | Henry IV Part 1 - Shakespeare English class has had a discussion on the characters Prince Harry and Falstaff in Henry IV Part I. your teacher has given you the following essay for homework. characteristics do Prince Harry and Falstaff have in common? How do they differ as people? your essay. Macbeth ~ Shakespeare : discussing the characters in Macbeth in your English class. Your aac creas the sgfince ofthe tree wens Inthe se Daan ‘ 3 0 ee teacher wants you toUse of English ms For questions 1-12, read the text and decide whieh ans ‘example at the beginning (0). swer (A, B, C of D) best fits each gap. There ig ‘san Exampl 0 A method —-B form € kind D way word chic make sure you always warm up properly oF you call that dancing improves circulation, boosts energy levels, | (8) «UP with pulled muscles. reduces cholesterol and helps you (2) «. healthy bones. | So, (9) .... on some comfortable clothess like Its alsoa great way to lose weight. 30 minutes of dancing | bottoms and a T-shirt, and get to ith you're opting will burn between 200 and 400 calories. As well as the | ballet, special ballet tights and shoes are imporam (3)... benefits, dancing is great for improving | they will help you to move more freely and the tec) co-ordination and concentrating the mind; learning | will need to sce what your body is doing. Some ype dance sequences will really help improve your (4)... | dancing may (10) ... special clothes when you gt Dancing is a great stress reliever, a good dance will make | advanced; others allow’ you to dress more casual you smile and laugh, leaving you(in)high (5)... and | always worth (11) .... with/the dance studio or with! inspired. There should be a very (6)... tisk of injury | teacher to see what is (12) »~. to wear. from dancing if you (7)... instructions carefully, but Dancing can be g fun (0% 1@ sy 2A store @® maintain C use D keep 3A natural B teal © physical D mortal | 4 A thoughts B brain © memory D mentality 5 ® spirits B moods. C tempers D attitudes 6 a short ® low C weak D soft 7 A practise B accept € support follow 8 A close @® end C finish oF. 9 A take B wear ~ ©pu D make fe . a spite demand D want checking © enquiring requesting 12 (A) appropriate B suited oe a ‘qualified | raBS ted ache | ng 13-24, read the text below and think of jo 4 por quest h gap. There is an example at the begin pra in 22! ye ouransters IN CAPITAL LETTERS, panei: [0] [7] f the word whi ning (Oy Nich Dest fits each gap. Uso only one Teens Turn down Traditional Media Ga). Fecen| Yeseatch, 1oday’s tcons Gout tally Sonvutte any Gaditioal sicdia 13) munntidomenns a8 newspapers or radio. They don't read the papers because they prefer to watch a Eshorter version Of (14) snsensdlflfnemmene HEWS ON TV oF On the Internet, rather (15) wnwnlid(Barnanne Fead lng pages, of text. Besides, (16) -neliwnee Spenc_money on buying a paper, when you can read everythingonline? eenagers today also show no interest (17) .. traditional radio. They prefer listening 10 Jolie radio stations which allow)them to stream_music (18) nile having tO put up with anoying ads (19) smneifannune few minutes. Even better, by creating their own playlists they listen 10 their own choice of music and (20) ssnumdfimnanae What a DJ chooses. research ni teenage media habits also shows that teens don’t watch so much TV any more. They tually Only (21) wnsnanedluansun 80 if they are following particular TV show and if so, they watch every - event they are interested in is on. Their viewing behaviour is alsoror questions 25-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capital at the end of some write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS in the answer boxes provided Example: appt feftt folnt | | LI | hones can be harmful Smartp! addition. Fist it was ‘texter’s thumb’. Now people with an (0) 10 gadgets are coming down with ‘text neck’ in large numbers. 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