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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage October 2020
50 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

No additional materials are needed.

INSTRUCTIONS
 Answer all questions.
 Use a black or dark blue pen.
 Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
 Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
 Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
 Do not write on any bar codes.

INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is 45.
 The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 16 pages. Blank pages are indicated.

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Part 1

Questions 1–10

Read the text below, and for each number, circle the correct word on the next page.

Tower running

Tower running is a sport that (0) running up the stairs inside very tall buildings. The

first tower running race took place at New York’s Empire State Building in 1978. (1)

there was nothing new about running up tall buildings for fun, this was the first organised race.

Nowadays there are tower running races all (2) the world.

There is even a Tower Running World Cup competition. In other types of races, people generally

run a (3) distance. This means that competitors (4) race on different courses

can (5) times with each other. Obviously, (6) of these towers are the same;

different tall buildings have different numbers of steps. In (7) to solve this problem, each

tower is given a number of points, (8) on its difficulty.

The staircases in tall buildings are usually narrow, with very little (9) for running.

However, when the competitors (10) the top, they can go outside and enjoy the view!

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Example:

0 contains arranges involves applies

1 If Unless As Although [1]

2 through upon over about [1]

3 certain sure right clear [1]

4 each which who all [1]

5 compare judge consider measure [1]

6 nobody any either none [1]

7 case time fact order [1]

8 according depending agreeing allowing [1]

9 gap space area way [1]

10 achieve arrive reach make [1]

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Part 2

Questions 11–20

Complete the post on a website about books.

For questions 11–20, write ONE word in each space.

Example: (0) me

Hi everyone. A friend told (0) me about this book website (11)

she knows I love reading. She said it’s really good (12) I agree. It’s great to

read what people (13) age think about books.

I’ve just finished reading a brilliant book. (14) is called ‘The Only One’. I don’t

think (15) has written about that on this website, so I thought I

(16) to write something!

Now I (17) looking for a new book to read. (18) you

have any ideas? I like adventure stories, (19) I really don’t like the type of

stories (20) make you feel afraid.

[Total: 10 marks]

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Part 3

Questions 21–25

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Ella say to Tatiana?
For questions 21–25, write the correct letter: A–H.

Example:

Tatiana: Hi Ella. I found some information on cycling clubs.

H
Ella: 0 …………

Tatiana: One at Stone Hill, but it takes ages to

get to from here.
A Yeah, my dad repaired it last week.
Ella: 21 ………… [1]

Tatiana: Yes, but they only ride on Saturdays. B Why is that a problem?

Ella: 22 ………… [1]

C Yes, I’m busy on Sunday, too.
Tatiana: Juniors can’t go on their own and my
parents work on Saturdays.
D That’s okay – my brother wants to join too,
Ella: 23 ………… [1] and he’s twenty-four!

Tatiana: Oh, great! But we have to pay if we

want to start this weekend. E Our parents can do that online.

Ella: 24 ………… [1]

F How much does Hayward Club cost?
Tatiana: You’re right. What about your bike? Is it
okay now?
G Well, Chester Cycling Club is really near.
Ella: 25 ………… [1] Didn’t you look at that?

Tatiana: Great. I’ll see you on Saturday, then. H Me too! Which did you look at?

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Part 4

Questions 26–35

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
For questions 26–35, circle the correct letter: A, B or C.

Example:

0 New Message A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on

Saturday rather than on Sunday.

To: Julia B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if

she’s not free on Saturday.
Send From: Andy
C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both
Hello Julia
Saturday and Sunday, if possible.
I can’t have Friday off to go sailing.
I’m still available on both Saturday
and Sunday, but Saturday is
better. Let me know what’s best
for you.

Andy

26 A Students must go to the school office to ask

Mr Brown’s Students where their class is.
Mr Brown is away this week. B Students don’t have to do homework for Mr
Brown this week.
Information about which
classrooms to go to will be on
C Students should check where to go by looking
the noticeboard. Hand in
homework for him at the
at the noticeboard.
school office.
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27 A Tonight’s badminton club has been postponed

until next week because of a meeting.
NOTICES
B Next week, the badminton club will finish at an
Badminton earlier time.
Because I have to attend a C The badminton session happening later today
club meeting tonight, the won’t be as long as usual.
badminton session will
finish early. Time will be [1]
added on to the end of next
week’s session.

Ms Clark

28 New Message David wants to

A ask Sarah to lend him something.

To: Sarah
Send From: David
B remind Sarah to bring something.
Sarah
I’m at the pool already, but I don’t C apologise to Sarah for forgetting something.
have a towel! If you’re still at home,
can you bring an extra one? Don’t [1]
worry if you’ve already left.
David

29 College Art Club

College Art Club students must

This month’s topic: ‘Nature’ A do research on several paintings.

Look online at different nature
paintings to choose a style
B finish their paintings from the last class.
you’d like to try (something
different from your recently
completed ‘Ocean’ project C use a range of techniques in their nature
please). paintings.

[1]

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30 Michael wants to

A offer to help organise Clare’s birthday meal.

Clare, B tell Clare that he can’t go to her birthday meal.

I forgot to confirm that

C find out if he can still go to Clare’s birthday
I’d like to come to the
meal.
restaurant for your
birthday. Sorry, hope I’m [1]
not too late. Has your
mum already booked
the table?

Michael

31 The concert won’t happen on Saturday because

NOTICES

Blueday concert A not enough tickets were sold.

Saturday’s concert is
postponed until next B the hall isn’t in a suitable condition.
weekend due to lighting
problems in the hall. Some
tickets are still available C the band are replacing a singer.
to see Blueday’s new lead
singer. [1]

32 This notice is

A telling visitors about a route they might want to

We recommend visitors consider.

give themselves a B advising visitors on how long a route might

minimum of two hours for take.
the forest walk. C explaining to visitors why a route might take a
long time.

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33 New Message A Felipe can’t let Alex use his guitar.

To: Alex B Alex has asked Stan to play guitar with him.
Send From: Felipe
C Stan wants to borrow Felipe’s guitar.
You’re not going to be able to
borrow my guitar as we agreed. [1]
Stan’s invited me to join his band,
so I’ll need it for playing with
them.

34 A You can use this machine for changing notes

Please use the into coins.
correct money to
B You should put the exact amount into this
buy your ticket. No
machine.
change given.
C You cannot change your ticket after you have
bought it from this machine.
AUDIO

[1]

35 A You should get a message to say you are

registered.

B You can register for the race by phone if you

prefer.

We are happy to receive C You need to register for the race within three
enquiries by phone but days.
registration for the race
[1]
is online only. If you do
not receive an email
confirming your entry
within three days, please
contact us.

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Part 5

Questions 36–40

The people below want to spend the day doing an outdoor activity.
On the opposite page, there are eight outdoor activity days.
Decide which activity day would be suitable for the following people.
For questions 36–40, write the correct letter (A–H) in the box.

36 photos removed
for copyright Tommy wants to do a competition where he has to find his own
way around a course. He wants to make new friends, and sit down
for a meal.

[1]

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for copyright Susan enjoys spending time outside. She’d like to spend the day
cycling around a beautiful place, and buy a snack while she’s
there.

[1]

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for copyright Jamie wants to explore the area where he lives. He likes
completing interesting challenges on his own, and he also enjoys
using the latest technology.

[1]

39
photos removed Frances loves animals and wants to spend her day with them. She
for copyright doesn’t want bad weather to stop her doing anything, and she’d
like to see a number of different locations.

[1]

40 photos removed
William wants an exciting day out near the sea. He doesn’t want to
for copyright
buy any special equipment, and would like to do some cooking
outdoors.

[1]

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Outdoor activity days

A GoWild B Ecotrans
Work in groups to build a boat and race The Old Train Track path provides
down the river! You’ll use traditional miles of easy cycling. As you ride
skills – there won’t be any modern through the countryside, you’ll pass
technology to help. Then have a noticeboards displaying information
delicious hot lunch in a hotel and spend about the history of the track and
the afternoon walking back along the some of the animals you might see.
river together. Safety equipment Take a picnic lunch as there are no
supplied. shops along the route.

C Warrens D Wildside
Race around wonderful countryside We provide essential kit – waterproof
using a map – you choose the best clothing and safety hats – before a
route to help you run the quickest time. short walk to the beach. Explore cliffs
At various points, you can type in your and caves, and see local wildlife like
personal race number to record your dolphins and seals. For lunch, make
times. While waiting for your result, you yourself a burger on our beach
can meet and chat to other runners in campfire! Please note: some activities
our café. We serve hot and cold dishes are not possible in high winds.
throughout the day.

E Outleys F Millpark
Discover spectacular views while riding We’re located in a large area of
along sandy beaches and through countryside that’s just waiting to be
woods and valleys. We offer horse- explored. With the wonderful ruined
riding day trips in small groups, so you’ll castle in the woods and the miles of
meet new friends. We provide safety coastal paths with spectacular sea
equipment, and ride in all conditions, so views, there’s enough to keep
wear appropriate clothing. Bring a everyone entertained. Our café, with
packed lunch for a picnic, then enjoy its lovely garden, offers award-winning
learning how to care for the horses and cakes, and we provide bike hire for
dogs back at the farm! the day.

G Geofind H Funscape
Spend a day searching for small Working together, your team follow
waterproof boxes hidden all around the online instructions leading you around
countryside – there’ll be several local to this beautiful landscape on foot,
you! You need the internet to get solving challenges requiring thought
information on the locations of the and action. Every success earns
boxes, then it’s up to you to discover points, with prizes for the best teams.
the hiding place. A bike and up-to-date You’ll walk through amazing scenery,
software on your phone will help. Open and, if you’re lucky, see some rare
the box, and record the number inside – creatures. Packed lunches are
look on the website to see who finds provided.
the most!

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Part 6

Questions 41–45

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter: A, B, C or D.

Young inventor

Steve Williams met young inventor Ann Makosinski.

Since Ann Makosinski was little, she has always loved inventing things. She has won prizes
for inventing things, such as a torch which uses energy from the heat of your hand, and a
coffee mug which can charge your phone using the heat of the coffee. But, despite inventing
new products in the world of technology, Ann doesn’t even own a smartphone or play
computer games. She knows this may appear strange to some people, but she doesn’t mind.
She feels she has an important message to communicate.

Ann wants to encourage young people to be more creative, which requires independent
thinking. She describes how her parents refused to give her many toys or let her watch
television when she was a child. And she was never allowed a mobile phone. ‘My parents
didn’t want me to use it for games, because that would be wasting time,’ she remembers. ‘So
I ended up making my own toys. Not being given everything means you have to entertain
yourself. That was one of the first steps towards learning to invent things.’

She warns that checking your phone quickly, many times a day, adds up. ‘For some people
the total is a few hours each day!’ Not having a phone in school made her more sociable, she
adds. ‘I had to start conversations with people.’ Ann finally decided to get a phone, but it’s an
old-fashioned one without a touchscreen, and she has no plans to change it. She often rings
up friends for a chat. ‘Most people nowadays are so afraid of talking on the phone. It’s crazy!
They’d rather text. But if people you know don’t want to speak to you, then that’s probably a
sign that they don’t really think of you as a friend.’

41 What does the writer say about Ann in the first paragraph?
A She realises that her behaviour is unusual.
B She prefers to invent things involving heat.
C She wishes she could win more competitions.
D She hopes her inventions will make her famous.
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42 How does Ann feel about her childhood?

A She understands the reasons behind her parents’ decisions.
B She regrets not doing more creative activities when she was younger.
C She is upset that her parents were unable to buy her many toys.
D She knows that she wasted a lot of time watching her favourite programmes.
[1]

43 What does Ann say about friends?

A Making friends at school is difficult without a phone.
B A true friend should be happy to chat on the phone.
C Her friends avoid talking to her on the phone.
D Her friends keep telling her to get a newer phone.
[1]

44 What is the writer doing in this text?

A encouraging people to buy Ann’s inventions
B complaining about teenagers using phones too much
C giving parents ideas on helping children with technology
D explaining Ann’s opinions on technology and young people
[1]

45 What would Ann say to other teenagers who are interested in becoming inventors?

A B
Don’t worry about what other Keep playing computer games
people think! Nobody else is and watching television – you’ll
interested in my inventions, but learn new things that will help
I’m sure they’ll change their you invent.
minds one day.

C D
It’s not what you have, but Text friends and ask what they
what you don’t have that gives need. Then see if you can make
you the best ideas for the things they suggest.
inventions.

[1]

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