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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.

The clever whale

A female whale living in a French water park is of (0) interest to scientists. The whale,

called Wikie, has made noises that actually sound like human words. These were recorded by

scientists studying the whale in order to increase their (1) of these intelligent creatures.

Research shows that whales learn different noises (2) on the sounds that they hear

around them, and the scientists wanted to see what they could teach Wikie. She could (3)

copy the actions of park staff in exchange for fish. (4) the researchers agreed that she

was the perfect (5) for further study.

The team began (6) teaching Wikie to produce noises she was (7) with, before

seeing if she could produce different sounds and words. Starting with basic things such as

‘hello’, she was soon producing a wider (8) of noises. Of course, her ‘pronunciation’

wasn’t perfect, but words could be (9) , and this showed her amazing (10) to

learn.

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Example:

0 great big large important

1 facts information details knowledge [1]

2 following depending according judging [1]

3 already still yet once [1]

4 Although Because So However [1]

5 decision goal plan choice [1]

6 from by of for [1]

7 usual normal familiar common [1]

8 range sort type area [1]

9 known recognised predicted realised [1]

10 method strength ability habit [1]

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Part 2
Questions 11–20

Complete the emails.

For Questions 11–20, write ONE word for each space.

Example: (0) for

To: Melanie

From: Josie

Hi Melanie

Did you know that I sometimes write (0) for the school magazine? My

brother told me you’re in a dance show, and I (11) like to write an

article (12) your show. I’ll ask you a (13)

questions first, then I’ll (14) a photograph of you. And you can check

my article (15) it’s finished, to make (16)

you’re happy. What do you think?

Josie

To: Josie

From: Melanie

Hi Josie
That sounds fine. I think your magazine’s great – I always read (17)

every month. I need to leave school early two afternoons a week for the show, but we
(18) meet on one of the other afternoons.

(19) you free on Friday? If that’s OK, (20)

me know.
Melanie

[Total: 10 marks]

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Part 3

Questions 21–25

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Tilly say to Susan?
For Questions 21–25, write the correct letter: A–H.

Example:

Susan: So, what do you think about my room?

Tilly: 0 F

Susan: It took me a long time to decide what

colour to paint the walls.
A But can you still do your homework?
Tilly: 21 ………… [1]
B It’s all really nice. Are you pleased?
Susan: Well, that’s because I don’t have my
desk now. C So can you help me with some ideas for
my room?
Tilly: 22 ………… [1]
D It looks so much bigger in here now!
Susan: Of course! I use this table for my
computer. E But you chose the perfect one.
Tilly: 23 ………… [1] F Wow – it’s fantastic!
Susan: Actually, it was my sister’s. She has a G Having lots of room for them is really
new one now. important.
Tilly: 24 ………… [1] H And I like your big new wardrobe.
Susan: Very. Although there are still a few things
I need to get.

Tilly: 25 ………… [1]

Susan: But yours is lovely already – you don’t

need to change it!

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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.

The ice musician

Norwegian musician Terje Isungset makes his own instruments – out of ice! A lot of skill and care is
required to cut and shape a block of ice to create an instrument. And conditions for performances
have to be absolutely right – for example, these instruments can’t be played outdoors when it’s
raining.

Terje started out playing the drums and became a well-known jazz drummer. He enjoyed travelling all
over Norway with his jazz band, even though living and working together was sometimes a challenge.
However, when he began to feel that he was simply repeating music he’d heard before, rather than
creating something new, he left the band.

He started experimenting, using sounds like trees moving in the wind in his music. One day, he
arranged a concert near a frozen waterfall, and that was when he had the idea of using ice in his
music. He made some basic instruments out of ice, and loved their sound. Terje then went on to
make ice guitars, trumpets and even cellos!

Now, Terje travels around Norway with specially-trained musicians, and a team who help create the
stages where they play, as well as the instruments, from local ice. The instruments are kept in
freezers, and only brought out once the audience has arrived. The musicians wear lots of clothes to
keep warm, and if the temperature is very low, Terje makes sure the concert is shorter so the
audience doesn’t freeze! After every performance, only the best instruments are kept and used again.

Terje is fascinated by the fact that the type of ice he uses affects the sound of the instrument –
according to Terje, ice produced in a freezer doesn’t sound as good as natural ice formed a very long
time ago.

41 What is the purpose of this article?

A to describe the tradition of making music with ice
B to encourage people to find new ways to make music
C to remind readers how important the natural world is
D to explain how a musician produces an interesting sound
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42 Why did Terje decide to stop playing in the jazz band?

A He felt his music wasn’t original any more.
B He was tired of travelling around the country to perform.
C He thought that just playing one instrument limited his options.
D He had a difficult relationship with the other band members.
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43 What gave Terje the idea of making instruments from ice?

A the sounds he heard when walking in a forest

B attending a concert where natural sounds were used

C the location of a musical event he organised

D realising he could easily make complicated instruments

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44 When Terje gives a concert he

A considers the weather conditions when deciding how long to play for.

B gets everything ready on stage before the audience arrives.

C uses a special type of ice from home to make the instruments he needs.

D employs builders from the place where the concert is held.

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45 What would Terje say about his work on his website?

A B

Before concerts, audiences It’s hard to believe, but ice

sometimes have to wait has its own sound, and I can
outside for a while until we’re actually tell the difference
happy with the sound, but between old and new ice!
it’s worth it!

C D

Our instruments are stronger It’s a pity we can’t keep any

than they look – we can play of our instruments after a
them in any weather concert – but I can always
conditions, as long as it’s not make more for the next one!
too hot!

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