Test 1

LISTENING

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the table below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

COOKERY CLASSES

Cookery Class Focus Other Information

Example how to 1
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• small classes

and cook with seasonal

The Food ....... ?.JiY.4!.e....... products • also offers 2 ...........................................

classes

• clients who return get

a 3 ........................................... discount

Bond's Cookery food that • includes recipes to strengthen

School i s 4 ........................................... your 5 ...........................................

• they have a

free 6 ........................................... every

Thursday

The mainly 8 ........................................... • located near

7 ........................................... food the 9 ...........................................

Centre

• a special course in skills with

a 1 0 ........................................... is

sometimes available

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SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 1 1 - 1 3

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Traffic C h a n g e s i n Granford

11 Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?

A The number of traffic accidents has risen.

B The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.

C The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.

12 In a survey, local residents particularly complained about

A dangerous driving by parents.

B pollution from trucks and lorries.

C inconvenience from parked cars.

13 According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be

A raising money to pay for them.

B finding a way to make people follow them.

C getting the support of the police.

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Questions 14-20

Label the map below.

Write the correct letter, A-I, next to Questions 14-20.

Proposed traffic c h anges i n Granford

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14 New traffic lights

15 Pedestrian crossing

16 Parking allowed

17 New 'No Parking' sign

18 New disabled parking spaces

19 Widened pavement

20 Lorry loading/unloading restrictions

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SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

A He may do a module on a related topic later on.

B He wants to have a career in plant science.

C He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation.

22 Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it

can be

A described very easily.

B carried out inside the laboratory.

C completed in the time available.

23 What do they decide to check with their tutor?

A whether their aim is appropriate

B whether anyone else has chosen this topic

C whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

24 They agree that Graves' book on seed germination is disappointing because

A it fails to cover recent advances in seed science.

B the content is irrelevant for them.

C its focus is very theoretical.

25 What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

A The diagrams of plant development are useful.

B The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough.

C The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising.

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Test 1

Questions 26-30

Complete the flow-chart below.

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to

Questions 2fr-30.

A container B soil C weight D condition

E height F colour G types H depths

Stages in the experiment

Select seeds of different 26 and sizes.

Measure and record the 27 and size of each one.

Decide on the 28 to be used.

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Use a different 29 for each seed and label it.

After about 3 weeks, record the plant's 30 .

Investigate the findings.

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SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Effects of urban environments on a n i m a l s

Introduction

Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was

previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life, e.g.

• the 31 - because of its general adaptability

• the pigeon - because walls of city buildings are similar to 32 .

In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual 33 .

Recent research

• Emilie Snell-Rood studied small urbanised mammal specimens from museums

in Minnesota.

- She found the size of their 34 had increased.

- She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources

of 35 and to deal with new dangers.

• Catarina Miranda focused on the 36 of urban and rural

blackbirds.

- She found urban birds were often braver, but were afraid of situations that

were 37 .

• Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments.

- He found that some animals respond to 38 by producing

lower levels of hormones.

• Sarah Partan's team found urban squirrels use their 39 to

help them communicate.

Long-term possibilities

Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes

may not be 40 .

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Test 2
LISTENING

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

South City Cycling Club

Example

Name of club secretary: Jim .H!!.lJ.�t. .

Membership

• Full membership costs $260; this covers cycling and 1 .

all over Australia

• Recreational membership costs $ 1 0 8

• Cost of membership includes the club fee and 2 ··························:················

• The club kit is made by a company called 3 .

Training rides

• Chance to improve cycling skills and fitness

• Level B: speed about 4 kph

• Weekly sessions

- Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the 5 .

- Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the 6 .

Further information

• Rides are about an hour and a half

• Members often have 7 together afterwards

• There is not always a 8 with the group on these rides

• Check and print the 9 on the website beforehand

• Bikes must have 1 0 .

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Test 2

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 1 1 - 1 6

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Information on company volunteering projects

11 How much time for volunteering does the company allow per employee?

A two hours per week

B one day per month

C 8 hours per year

12 In feedback almost all employees said that volunteering improved their

A chances of promotion.

B job satisfaction.

C relationships with colleagues.

13 Last year some staff helped unemployed people with their

A literacy skills.

B job applications.

C communication skills.

14 This year the company will start a new volunteering project with a local

A school.

B park.

C charity.

15 Where will the Digital Inclusion Day be held?

A at the company's training facility

B at a college

C in a community centre

16 What should staff do if they want to take part in the Digital Inclusion Day?

A fill in a form

B attend a training workshop

C get permission from their manager

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Questions 1 7 and 1 8

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO things are mentioned about the participants on the last Digital Inclusion Day?

A They were all over 70.

B They never used their computer.

C Their phones were mostly old-fashioned.

D They only used their phones for making calls.

E They initially showed little interest.

Questions 1 9 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

What TWO activities on the last Digital Inclusion Day did participants describe as useful?

A learning to use tablets

B communicating with family

C shopping online

D playing online games

E sending emails

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Test 2

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

P l a n n i n g a presentation on nanotechnology

21 Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to

A his lack of knowledge about the topic.

B his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.

C the short time that he has for preparation.

22 Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be

A to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one fi e l d .

B to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.

C to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.

23 In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to

A talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.

B look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.

C consider omitting slides altogether.

24 They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is

A to encourage the audience to talk.

B to explain what Russ intends to do.

C to provide an example.

25 What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?

A summarise the main point he wants to make

B read the notes he has already made

C list the topics he wants to cover

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 Listening

Questions 2�30

What comments does the speaker make about each of the following aspects of Russ's

previous presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to

Questions 26-30.

Comments

A lacked a conclusion

B useful in the future

c not enough

D sometimes distracting

E showed originality

F covered a wide range

G not too technical

Aspects of Russ's previous presentation

26 structure

27 eye contact

28 bodylanguage

29 choice of words

30 handouts

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Test 2

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Episodic memory

• the ability to recall details, e.g. the time and 31 of past events

different to semantic memory - the ability to remember general information

about the 32 , which does not involve recalling

33 information

Forming episodic memories involves three steps:

Encoding

involves receiving and processing information

the more 34 given to an event, the more successfully it can

be encoded

• to remember a 35 , it is useful to have a strategy for

encoding such information

Consolidation

how memories are strengthened and stored

most effective when memories can be added to a 36 .

of related information

the 37 of retrieval affects the strength of memories

Retrieval

memory retrieval often depends on using a prompt, e.g. the

38 of an object near to the place where you left your car

Episodic memory impairments

• these affect people with a wide range of medical conditions

games which stimulate the 39 have been found to help

people with schizophrenia

children with autism may have difficulty forming episodic memories - possibly

because their concept of the 40 may be absent

memory training may help autistic children develop social skills

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Test 3

LISTENING

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

M o v i n g to Sanford City

Example

L.in d a recommen d s 1·1ving

· ·in su b ur b of: Dalton .

Accommodation

• Average rent: 1 £ a month

Transport

• Linda travels to work by 2 .

• Limited 3 in city centre

• Trains to London every 4 minutes

• Poor train service at 5 .

Advantages of living in Banford

• New 6 opened recently

• 7 has excellent reputation

• Good 8 on Bridge Street

Meet Linda

• Meet Linda on 9 after 5. 3 0 pm

• I n the 1 0 opposite the station

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 Test 3

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 1 1 - 1 6

What advantage does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to

Questions 1 1 - 1 6 .

Advantages

A not dependent on season

B enjoyable

c low risk of injury

D fitness level unimportant

E sociable

F fast results

G motivating

Physical activities

11 using a gym ......................

12 running ......................

13 swimming ......................

14 cycling ......................

15 doing yoga ......................

16 training with a personal trainer

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 Listening

Questions 1 7 and 1 8

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

A lack of time

B loss of confidence

C too much effort required

D high costs

E feeling less successful than others

Questions 1 9 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

A write goals down

B have achievable aims

C set a time limit

D give yourself rewards

E challenge yourself

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Test3

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-24

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Project on u s i n g n a t u r a l dyes to c o l o u r fabrics

21 What first inspired Jim to choose this project?

A textiles displayed in an exhibition

B a book about a botanic garden

C carpets he saw on holiday

22 Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved

A using a range of dyes with different fibres.

B applying different dyes to one type of fibre.

C testing one dye and a range of fibres.

23 When doing his experiments, Jim was surprised by

A how much natural material was needed to make the dye.

B the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet.

C the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye.

24 What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?

A It caused a slight allergic reaction.

B It was not a permanent dye on cotton.

C It was ineffective when used on nylon.

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Questions 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to

Questions 25-30.

Problems

A It is expensive.

B The colour is too strong.

c The colour is not long-lasting.

D It is very poisonous.

E It can damage the fabric.

F The colour may be unexpected.

G It is unsuitable for some fabrics.

H It is not generally available.

Natural dyes

25 turmeric ......................

26 beetroot ......................

27 Tyrian purple ······················

28 logwood ......................

29 cochineal ......................

30 metal oxide ......................

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Test 3

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLYforeach answer.

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugosa)

Description

• They are common in Western and South Australia

• They are brown, but recognisable by their blue 31 .

• They are relatively large

• Their diet consists mainly of 32 .

• Their main predators are large birds and 33 .

Navigation study

One study found that lizards can use the 34 to help

them navigate

Observations in the wild

Observations show that these lizards keep the same 35 .

for several years

What people want

Possible reasons:

to improve the survival of their young

(but little 36 has been noted between parents and

children)

to provide 37 for female lizards

Tracking study

A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to

the 38 of the lizards

This provided information on the lizards' location and even the number

of 39 taken

It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another

This may be in order to reduce chances of 40 .

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Test 4

LISTENING

SECTION 1 Questions 1-10

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Alex's Training

Example

Al ex comp I e te d hi1s training

· · ·in 2014 .

About the applicant:

• At first, Alex did his training in the 1 department.

• Alex didn't have a qualification from school in 2 .

• Alex thinks he should have done the diploma in 3 skills.

• Age of other trainees: the youngest was 4 .

Benefits of doing training at JPNW:

• Lots of opportunities because of the size of the organisation.

• Trainees receive the same amount of 5 as permanent staff.

• The training experience increases people's confidence a lot.

• Trainees go to 6 one day per month.

• The company is in a convenient 7 .

Advice for interview:

• Don't wear 8 .

• Don't be 9 .

• Make sure you 1 0 .

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Test 4

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 1 1 - 1 6

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The S n o w Centre

11 Annie recommends that when cross-country s k i i n g , the visitors should

A get away from the regular trails.

B stop to enjoy views of the scenery.

C go at a slow speed at the b e g i n n i n g .

12 What does Annie tell the group about this afternoon's dog-sled trip?

A Those who want to can take part in a race.

B Anyone has the chance to drive a team of dogs.

C One group member will be chosen to lead the trail.

13 What does Annie say about the team relay event?

A All participants receive a medal.

B The course is 4 km long.

C Each team is led by a teacher.

14 On the snow-shoe trip, the visitors will

A visit an old gold m i n e .

B learn about unusual flowers.

C climb to the top of a mountain.

15 The cost of accommodation in the mountain hut includes

A a supply of drinking water.

B transport of visitors' luggage.

C cooked meals.

16 If there is a storm while the visitors are in the hut, they should

A contact the bus driver.

B wait until the weather improves.

C use the emergency locator beacon.

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Questions 17-20

What information does Annie give about skiing on each of the following mountain trails?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to

Questions 17-20.

Information

A It has a good place to stop and rest.

B It is suitable for all abilities.

C It involves crossing a river.

D It demands a lot of skill.

E It may be closed in bad weather.

F It has some very narrow sections.

Mountain trails

17 H i g h l a n d Trail ......................

18 Pine Trail ......................

19 Stony Trail ······················

20 Loser's Trail ......................

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Test 4

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-26

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Labels g i v i n g n u t r i t i o n a l information on food p a c k a g i n g

21 What was Jack's attitude to nutritional food labels before this project?

A He d i d n ' t read everything on them.

B He d i d n ' t think they were important.

C He thought they were too complicated.

22 Alice says that before doing this project,

A she was unaware of what certain foods contained.

B she was too lazy to read food l a b e l s .

C she was only interested in the number of calories.

23 When discussing supermarket brands of pizza, Jack agrees with Alice that

A the list of ingredients is shocking.

B he will hesitate before buying pizza a g a i n .

C the nutritional label is m i s l e a d i n g .

24 Jack prefers the daily value system to other l a b e l l i n g systems because it is

A more accessible.

B more logical.

C more comprehensive.

25 What surprised both students about one flavour of crisps?

A The percentage of artificial additives given was incorrect.

B The products did not contain any meat.

C The labels did not list all the ingredients.

26 What do the students think about research into the impact of nutritional

food l a b e l l i n g ?

A It did not produce clear results.

B It focused on the wrong people.

C It made unrealistic recommendations.

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 Listening

Questions 27 and 28

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things surprised the students about the traffic-light system for

nutritional labels?

A its widespread use

B the fact that it is voluntary for supermarkets

C how little research was done before its introduction

D its unpopularity with food manufacturers

E the way that certain colours are used

Questions 29 and 30

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things are true about the participants in the study on the traffic-light

system?

A They had low literacy levels.

B They were regular consumers of packaged food.

C They were selected randomly.

D They were from all socio-economic groups.

E They were interviewed face-to-face.

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Test 4

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

T h e h i s t o ry of coffee

Coffee in the Arab world

• There was small-scale trade in wild coffee from Ethiopia.

• 1 5 2 2 : Coffee was approved in the Ottoman court as a type of medicine.

• 1 6 2 3 : In Constantinople, the ruler ordered the 31 of every

coffee house.

Coffee arrives in Europe ( 1 7 t h century)

• Coffee shops were compared to 32 .

• They played an important part in social and 33 changes.

Coffee and European colonisation

• European powers established coffee plantations in their colonies.

• Types of coffee were often named according to the 34 they

came from.

• In Brazil and the Caribbean, most cultivation depended on

35 .

• In Java, coffee was used as a form of 36 .

• Coffee became almost as important as 37 .

• The move towards the consumption of 38 in Britain did not

also take place in the USA.

Coffee in the 1 9 t h century

• Prices dropped because of improvements in 39 .

• Industrial workers found coffee helped them to work at 40 .

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