READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Part 2

Part 1 For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.
Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0 M U C H

Example
0 A support B assist C co-operate D benefit Water

0 A B C D We all know that water is essential for our health, and that we should drink as (0)
 _____ of it as possible. Yet in (9) spite of this, many of us still don’t drink enough, so
bottled water is a good way of (10) making sure we drink clean water while we’re on the
move.
Dolphins Unfortunately though, the manufacture of all those plastic bottles can result in a
lot of waste, (11) due to the amount of oil required. It’s actually (12) the equivalent of
There have been countless stories of dolphins appearing to (0) _____ with keeping a million cars on the road of a year! Also, if empty bottles are (13) not properly
humans. But a recent incident has convinced a group of lifeguards that some dolphins disposed of, they can cause a major pollution hazard.
were (1) _____ attempting to help them – by protecting them from a shark! However, there are steps we can take to improve the situation. For example, very
The lifeguards were on a training exercise in the sea when the dolphins swarm (14) few of the plastic bottles we use get recycled. So (15) instead of throwing them in the
towards them at considerable (2) _____, then circled them repeatedly, hitting the surface bin, we should send them to a recycling centre where the plastic can be re-used. And in
of the water with their fins. At first, the swimmers were puzzled by the dolphins’ (3) many countries now, the water (16) that comes straight from them tap is perfectly clean
_____, but then began to fear they’d swum too close to some baby dolphins by (4) _____, and safe to drink so perhaps many of us don’t need to buy bottled water at all.
and disturbed them.
Suddenly, one of the lifeguards spotted a small shark some way off. He realised
that the dolphins had been (5) _____ a lot of noise and causing general chaos in order to
(6) _____ off the shark. And to his relief, they (7) _____ in doing so, because the shark
soon disappeared. However, the dolphins insisted on staying until a colleague’s boat safety
(8) _____ the swimmers. What an experience!

1. A surely B absolutely C totally D definitely

2. A distance B pace C time D speed
3. A occupation B behaviour C situation D attitude
4. A accident B confusion C error D fault
5. A doing B making C having D trying
6. A call B set C put D take
7. A managed B succeeded C achieved D resulted
8. A picked up B came over C got away D caught up

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 Part 3
Part 4
For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of
some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
at the beginning (0). first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0):
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
Example:
Example: 0 U N U S U A L
0. Karen didn’t really want to go to the party:
FORWARD
Gliding Karen wasn’t really ____________________________________________ to the
party.
What’s the most (0) unusual birthday present you’ve ever been given? UNUSUAL The gap can be filled by the words ‘looking forward to going’, so you write:
How would you feel if your birthday surprise turned out to be an (17)
introduction to gliding? That’s exactly what happened to me – when I INTRODUCE Example: 0 LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING
was only 8 years old.
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
I’d never experienced anything like it – absolutely (18) unbeliable! BELIEVE
After that I was hooked, so my parents arranged another (19) flight FLY
for me as soon as they could, and then I started taking lessons. It’s 25. The film wasn’t nearly as good as the book.
been the perfect (20) activity for me – I learn a lot and I’m outside ACTIVE MUCH
too, which I love. The book was much better than the film.

I don’t think my friends really understand my (21) enthusiasm, ENTHUSIASTIC 26. I haven’t had time to tidy my bedroom.
though. They’re more into music and fashion. I enjoy those, too, but ROUND
there’s nothing to beat the (22) dramatic views I get from inside the DRAMA I haven’t got round to tidying up my bedroom.
glider.
27. Jake couldn’t carry on cycling along the road until he’d fixed his brakes.
Anyway, I finally flew solo on my 16th birthday, which was the (23) EARLY STOP
earliest I could possibly do it. And soon I’m due to compete in some CHAMPION Jake had to stop and fix his brakes before he could carry on cycling along the road.
national gliding (24) championship. Wish me luck!
28. I’d rather watch football than play it.
PREFER
I prefer watching football to playing it.

29. ‘I’m sorry I missed your birthday party’, Ben told Sam.
APOLOGISED
Ben apologised to Sam for missing his birthday party.

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30. I can only come if Mum says it’s OK. Finally, we moved on to what we’d really come for – the kind of moves that band
UNLESS would be performing at the concert, strutting across the stage like true stars. And after
I can’t come unless she gives me permission. doing it for only a short time I really began to imagine I’d got the hang of it and would be
Part 5 looking pretty cool at the concert. Then I suddenly caught sight of myself in the studio
mirrors, struggling and straining to keep up with the rest of the class, and saw it to my
You are going to read a short story by a boy called Dan, who is talking about going out with dismay that cool was actually the last thing I’d be looking! But never mind… Anyway, to cut
a group of friends. For questions 31-36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think along story short, by the end of the session I really felt I’d got somewhere. Afterwards, my
fits best according to the text. friends and I stepped out into the street, safe in the knowledge that even if we weren’t
going to be wowing the concert crowds with our moves, at least we wouldn’t be totally
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. left out!

31. What motivated Dan and his friends to go to the dance studio?
It all started when my friends and I booked some concert tickets to go and see Pulse, A. They thought their favourite singer might be there, too.
who we considered to be one of the coolest bands around, playing exactly our type of B. They were keen to impress at an event they were attending.
music. But before we went, one of our group suggested we should practise a few dance C. They hoped they might be invited to dance on stage at a concert.
moves, like the ones the band was so famous for. We were pretty sure everyone else in the D. They knew the studio taught dance moves to their favourite band’s music.
audience would be doing exactly that, so we were keen to avoid turning up to the concert 32. How did Dan feel when he arrived at the studio?
only to feel totally excluded, and reduced to the status of more spectators in front of the A. Nervous that he might not be able to keep up.
stage. So, after a few hopeless attempts at home, we decided to try a dance studio in the B. Disappointed that one of his friends hadn’t come.
city centre. C. Irritated that he’d had to get up so early.
I set off early that morning – well, 11 am, which is something I don’t intend to repeat D. Tired because of a lack of sleep.
very often! I’d reluctantly got out of bed, got ready and rushed down to the studio where 33. On entering the dance studio, Dan’s impression was that…
we’d be learning how to dance along to the kind of stuff that bands like Pulse are into. But A. They were going to focus more on exercise than dance.
I have to say, I wasn’t exactly overflowing with confidence when we arrived – I’d be the B. The class was going to be more serious than he’d hoped.
first to admit that I have two left feet when it comes to dancing. And, sadly, the friends I C. It resembled a gym rather than a studio.
was going with were some way ahead of me at dancing, although the really gifted dancer D. They had accidentally enrolled for the wrong activity.
in our group didn’t actually show up in the end. 34. Why did Dan describe the warm-up as a shock to the system?
We walked into the dance studio where we’d be learning the moves, and instantly felt A. The other students there were even worse dancers than him.
as if, instead of participating in a class, we’d somehow signed up to take part in some high- B. The music they danced to was not at all what he’d excepted.
profile pop band’s dance video which was to be expected actually. Luckily, our instructor C. The moves were far from the gentle introduction he’d imagined.
appeared just then and told us we shouldn’t stress if we couldn’t do the moves. Instead, D. The session was led by some strict professional dancers.
we should just concentrate on enjoying it. Apparently it would be an amazing form of 35. What does Dan mean when he says he’d ‘got the hang of it’ in line 28?
exercise and far more interesting than just spending hours on end at some boring hi-tech A. He’d progressed as far as he was going to.
gym. B. He’d understood what he was supposed to do.
Anyway, I was relieved to find that most of the other people in our class weren’t C. He’d decided he was ready to give up.
anywhere near becoming professional dances either. That become pretty clear during the D. He’d persuaded himself that he was talented.
warm-up, when it was obvious some of them were even more uncoordinated than I was. 36. What would be a suitable title for the story?
Even so, that part of the class was a bit of a shock to the system. I’d assumed we’d be A. My talented friends.
doing some simple muscle-warming exercises like I do at football practice, but evidently B. An impossible ambition.
not. We were straight into some tough dances and exercises performed along to some rap C. The best concert I’ve ever been to.
music I hand’t heard before. D. A way of joining in.

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 easily be raining down, on Saturn in particular. They are careful to point out, though, that
closer to the planet the temperature is so extreme that the diamonds would be unable to
remain in their solid form. 41 E. And because of the size of the planets, the quantity of
diamonds there could be considerable.
Of course, no – one has been able to actually travel to either Saturn or Jupiter so
far to confirm whether this theory is correct. 42 C. The same conditions have been
Part 6 created, putting liquid methane under intense pressure to observe the result. When
intense heat was also applied, diamond dust was formed. Experts agree that such
You are going to read an article about diamonds in space. Six sentences have been complex chemical reactions may well be taking place on these planets. In the meantime,
removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (37- writers and filmmakers will undoubtedly waste no time in using their imagination to
42). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. incorporate the findings into fantasy films and books. And who knows – in year to come,
scientific advances may mean that these stories no longer appear so fantastic after all.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

DIAMONDS IN THE SKY

We’re probably all familiar with the feeling of walking out of the door, only to
find the weather is miserable. Grey skies hang overhead, it’s chilly and it’s pouring down.
37 G. And believe it or not, this isn’t the start of the latest science fiction story from a
fantasy magazine.
Research by scientists indicates that’s exactly what could be happening around
planets like Jupiter and Saturn. There’s evidence to suggest that the atmosphere
surrounding these two huge planets could be filled with enormous – and priceless –
diamonds. 38 B. However, the precious object would have to be collected before they got
too near to the planet’s surface, as they might be melted by the temperatures there and
the extreme pressure in the planet’s atmosphere.
And the diamonds in question could be bigger than anyone has ever seen. Some
may be not much more than a few centimetres across, which is still enough to make them
very valuable. 39 D. However, others could have grown to reach a substantial size, which
would pose significant problems for anyone trying to collect them.
For anyone interested in chemistry, the science behind the formation of these
diamonds is interesting. Apparently, the diamonds may have been formed by storms, in
which the flashes of lighting have transformed a gas called methane, present on Jupiter.
40 A. It is thought the process is due, among other things, to the intense heat of lighting.
The material then hardens into pieces of graphite – used in pencils – which in turn
eventually becomes diamond – the hardest substance known to man.
For scientists this has come as something of a surprise. It was previously thought A. This is turned into carbon, which is the element that diamonds are made up of.
that planets such as Uranus and Neptune might well contain precious stones, but it has B. There’s even the possibility that they could be brought back here to Earth one day.
believed that Jupiter and Saturn did not have suitable atmospheres. However, after more C. However, scientists have set up their own experiments in labs to replicate what
research into conditions on the two planets, scientists have agreed that diamonds could may be happening on these gas giants.

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 D. They could certainly be impressive enough to create an eye-catching piece of
jewellery.
E. It could ever be that there’s a sea of diamonds on the surface of the planet.
F. That means the story may actually be less exciting than everyone imagines.
G. But out in space, this experience might be much less unpleasant – because what
would be falling might well be precious stones!
Part 7
A. Angela. As I was about to set off, I just kept thinking about what my coach had told
You are going to read an article about four young people taking part in swimming races in me: ‘The ones who are ready are the ones who win’. And I knew I’d done everything I
open water. For question 43-52, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen possibly could to prepare, even swimming the course a few days previously, so I felt
more than once. his words really applied to me. On the day of the race, the water was calm but I
couldn’t see far ahead, and I’d lost sight of the other competitors, so I hoped I was
Make your answers on the separate answer sheet. leaving them behind. Then suddenly I felt a huge bang of my chest and realised other
people were actually ahead of me – and one had kicked me hard. She apologised and
no damage was done, fortunately, but it was a reminder to try and keep my distance,
Which person if possible. Anyway, the incident didn’t affect the result – I was so far back by then
that I couldn’t possibly have won anyway!
Made a costly mistake about what strategy to use in the water? 43 B B. Sam. On race day, I was a bit cautious getting into the water as it was rough. And
Found they were handling poor conditions more easily than some 44 D there were a lot of other people swimming the same route, so my plan was to try and
other competitors? keep up with them, while also avoiding them so that I didn’t the kickced, difficult
Was lucky to have escaped being injured while swimming? 45 A though that might be. Once in the water, I actually began to swim a lot harder than
Was on the way to victory at an early point in their race? 46 C I’d ever done in practice and I suddenly realised I was keeping up with swimmers who
were clearly stronger than me in training. However, I soon noticed they’d all switched
Felt confident about producing a good performance prior to the 47 A
to a more relaxed breaststroke, presumably to pace themselves and conserve their
race?
energy, while I’d made up my mind to maintain the faster overarm crawl, and
Remained unaware for some time that others in the race were in 48 D
becoming worn out in the process. Anyway, to cut a long story short, I just decided to
difficulty?
put this race down to experience. I found myself further and further behind, and in
Exceeded their own expectations in the initial stages? 49 B
the end realised I’d never be able to win!
Missed out on winning due to an unfortunate occurrence? 50 C
C. Krista. There were so many swimmers taking part that I knew I’d have to swim
Received much-needed support at a critical point? 51 D
tactically. The only problem was, I didn’t really know any tactics! But I decided to up
Felt they’d learned from the race despite not being successful? 52 B my speed to pass the swimmer ahead of me, and then settle into a rhythm before I
passed the next one. That’d always seemed to work OK before, as long as I managed
to swim wide around them to avoid getting hit. Anyway, I was soon up among the
leaders and in with a good chance. The aim of the race was to swim out around a
marker, then back to the beach, and run straight to our coach who’d be timing us.
The three fastest times would win. However, as I hadn’t got my glasses on, I rushed
up to the wrong person, sadly… and dropped out of the first three places as a result.
Oh well!
D. Tom. The sea conditions were pretty dire on race day, with big waves rolling towards
the shore. I decided I’d just let others go ahead of me and simple aim to finish – that
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 meet each one head on, then go with the current as much as possible. The trouble
was, doing that, I couldn’t really see what the others swimmers were up to, so I was
amazed when I heard some of them call out that it was too rough and they were Check! Have you:
giving up! I’d been coping OK, so I ploughed on, although I was getting tired. What
really got me through, though, was finding my close friend swimming just nearby, so  Included everything in the notes?
we made a promise to each other then to keep going now we’d come so far – and we  Written about your own idea?
did! That’s what I call teamwork – even though we didn’t win!  Given reasons for your point of view?
 Written 140 – 190 words?
WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes) Part 2

Part 1 Write an answer to one of the questions 2-3 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190
words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in
You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate the box at the top of the answer sheet.
style on the separate answer sheet.

2. You have received this letter from María, your English-speaking friend.
1. In your English class you have been talking about sport. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay for homework. A school friend of mine has invited me to a party next week. I’ve got nothing to wear,
but my sister has some great clothes I’d really like to borrow. She often borrows my
Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. things, but doesn’t like it so much when I borrow hers! What should I do?
Write your letter.
Doing sports outside is better than doing sports inside.
What do you think? Check! Have you:
 Answered the questions in the letter?
Notes  Given your opinions or advice?
Write about:  Opened and closed the letter in a suitable way?
 Written 140-190 words?
1) Which is more enjoyable.
2) Which is cheaper. 3. Your teacher asked you to write a story in English for the school magazine.
3) Your own idea.
STORIES WANTED

Your story must begin with this sentence:

Nicholas was looking through a dictionary from his school library when he found a
photo hidden between the pages.

Your story must include:

 A friend.
 Some money.
Write your story.
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 A. More frightening than she had expected.
Check! Have you: B. Surprisingly different from the version she had studied.
 Used a range of past tenses? C. Very difficult to understand when performed on stage.
 Used descriptive adjectives and adverbs? 7. You hear two friends talking about a canoeing lesson they have just had on the river.
 Used a range of time words and expressions? What do they agree about? [ 09]
 Divided your story into paragraphs? A. How risky the activity seemed at times.
 Written 140-190 words? B. How painful their muscles felt.
C. How difficult it was to paddle properly.
LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes, including 5 minutes’ transfer time). 8. You hear a teacher telling a class about a science project they are going to do. Which
place is the class going to visit for the project? [ 10]
Part 1 A. A science laboratory.
[ 03] You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose B. The city library.
the best answer (A, B, or C). C. A museum.

1. You hear a girl talking about a running race she is going to compete in soon. What
does she say about the race?
A. She hopes the spectators will be supportive.
B. She has prepared for it as well as she can.
C. She thinks her chances for success are poor.
2. You hear the beginning of a radio programme for teenagers. What is today’s
programme going to be about? [ 04]
A. Conversation.
B. Climate change.
C. Pollution.
3. You overhear a boy phoning a friend. Why is he calling? [ 05]
A. To ask a favour.
B. To pass some news.
C. To confirm travel arrangements.
4. You hear two friends talking about a school photography exhibition. What is the girl
trying to do? [ 06]
A. Persuade the boy to display his photos.
B. Suggest how the boy could improve his photos.
C. Encourage the boy to go and see the photos with her.
5. You hear two friends talking about a shopping trip they’ve just been on. How does
the girl feel about the trip? [ 07]
A. Sorry that she did not buy an item she saw.
B. Disappointed that she could not find what she was looking for.
C. Relieved that she did not spend too much money.
6. You hear a girl talking about her class trip to the theatre to see a play. She though the
play was… [ 08]

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 Part 2 Part 3

[ 14] You will hear a girl called Flora telling her class about a recent trip to South Africa, [ 17] You will hear five teenagers talking about their hobby, collecting different things.
where she saw some animals called meerkats. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) how each speaker feels about their hobby.
with a word or a short phrase. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.

Meeting the meerkats A. I’m grateful to family members for expanding the collection.
B. I’m thrilled to have met so many other people through it.
Flora explains that the main purpose of her trip was to see (9) relatives. C. I’m discouraged by the cost of adding to it.
Flora says according to some people, the word ‘meerkat’ actually means (10) lake cat. D. I’m aware it no longer has the same appeal for me.
Flora discovered that meerkats live longer in (11) captivity than elsewhere. E. I’m proud of the size of the collection.
Flora was surprised to be given some (12) blankets during her visit to the meerkats. F. I’m disappointed at other people’s lack of interest in it.
The guide, Gavin, had made sure the meerkats were particularly used to his (13) voice, so G. I’m surprised how many other people have similar collections.
that they weren’t disturbed by visitors. H. I’m impressed at how it has increased in valued.
Flora learnt that meerkats use their tails for (14) balancing as well as for sending out
warnings. 19. Speaker 1. D.
Flora says she heard the meerkats (15) bark when they spotted something unusual. 20. Speaker 2. F.
Flora says each meerkat’s (16) stripes are different from those of other meerkats, which 21. Speaker 3. E.
helps distinguish between individuals. 22. Speaker 4. G.
Flora was told that meerkats occasionally feed on (17) small birds. 23. Speaker 5. H.
Flora decided on some (18) posters from the hotel shop to take home as a souvenir of the
meerkats.

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 C. Wearing clothes that were too warm.

Part 4

[ 21] You will hear an interview with a boy called Jamie Davidson, who has just tried rock
climbing for the first time. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

24. Jamie says that the climbing centre he went to…

A. Specialised in courses for beginners.
B. Was situated near the coast.
C. Offered other sports as well.
25. How did Jamie feel when he had got his climbing equipment?
A. Confused by all the things he was given.
B. Determined to make sure he dealt with everything correctly.
C. Confident once he was wearing it all.
26. Jamie was doubtful at first that…
A. He would know how to check the ropes as the guide had taught him.
B. The guide had enough experience to take them climbing.
C. He would enjoy the climb as much as his guide expected.
27. When they started to climb, Jamie began to…
A. Feel envious of his guide’s climbing skills.
B. Ask himself whether he was up to the trip.
C. Worry about possible bad weather.
28. When Jamie was told to let go of the rock, he…
A. Felt relieved to see other climbers doing the same thing.
B. Remembered his training about using ropes safely.
C. Found it hard not to panic.
29. Jamie says that the view from the top of the rocks…
A. Wasn’t quite what he had expected.
B. Seemed hard to appreciate after the difficult climb.
C. Reminded him of another view he’d been.
30. At the top of the rock, Jamie regretted…
A. Being unable to take any pictures.
B. Leaving his lunch behind.

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