Test 3Test 3 READING AND USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 15 minutes) Part 1 For questions 1-8, read the text bolow and decide which answer (A,B, G or D) best fits each gap. ‘Theres an example at the bogiming (0), ‘Merk your answers on the separate answor sheet, B invented © thought constructed ce eae D Imaginary friends in early childhood Many children have an imaginary fiend - that is @ fiend they have (0) It was once thought that only children who had cfficuity in (1)... relationships with others had imaginary friends. In fact, having an imaginary fiend is probably a common (2)... of @ normal childhood ‘as many children with ots of real riends also have an imaginary friend. The imaginary friend may help some children (9)... with emotional dificuities, but for many, having an imaginary fiend is just fun, Most children, it appears, realise that their imaginary friend is not real f p20pI@ (4) nun aking about an imaginary friend, children often say, ‘You know, my fiend Isn't real ~ 1 (8) chien wp ‘There is no firm evidence to say that having an imaginary friend (6) a child wil be like in the future, One (7)... of research, though, has (8) nv that adults who ‘once had imaginary fiends may be more creative than those who did not. us anything about what 52> p> forming state hana keep got item suggested crating aspect accept patsist put Informs section displayed eo oe eo Bo OO galing situation support maintain made tells unit Reading and Use of English sooo producing point cope stay set advices piece ratitied 3Test 3 Part 2 For questions 9-16, read the text below and think ofthe word wiich best fits each gap. Use only ‘one word in each gap. There is en example atthe beginning (0), White your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: Collecting stamps Ever since postage stamps were first issued, people have (0)... collecting them. At (8) this was regarded 5 just a hobby for children. Many people, though, continue collecting stamps throughout the whole of (10)... lives. Although stamp collecting IS M0 (11) mw a8 widespread ast once was, itremains (12)... ofthe most popular hobbies. ‘The collections people make vary. Some want to obtain every stamp ever leeued by a particular country. Others, though, are more interested in the pictures on stamps and collect as (19) stamps as possible which have, for example, a picture ofa bird or maybe of an aeroplane, He is (14)... doubt very satisfying for a collector to feel such a collection is complet. However, in many cases this never happens (16)... new stamps are being issued (16) the time. This may seem frustrathg but it means that people can carry on collecting for as long as ther intrest lasts, 34Reading and Use of English Part 3 For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals atthe end of some of the lines to forma word that fits in the gap inthe same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL. LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. ‘The transcontinental railway Before 1869 the joumey from the east coast to the west coast of the United States took between four and six months, traveling through dificult and (0) country by wagon. With the west coast becoming Increasingly wealthy, it was obvious that a better route was needed. In the 1850s (17) began about building @ transcontinental railway line linking the west with the east. [though there was much (18) ..... about the best route, eventually It was decided to build a line, It ran 3,069 kilometres in (19) from Sacramento in the west toa point where it would jin (20) lines giving access to the east coas. ‘Once the line became operational in 1869, the journey could be completed in ess than a weok. In (24)... withthe six hours that a (22) ssewu from New York to San Francisco takes nowadays, this may not seem particularly (28) ......, but building the transcontinental railway was a great technological (24) ..... which helped to bring unity to the county. DANGER piscuss AGREEMENT Lone EXIST ‘COMPARE FY IMPRESS ‘ACHIEVE 35Test 3 Part 4 For questions 25-20, complete the second sentence so thet it has a similar meaning to the frst sentence, using the word given. De not change the word given, You must use between two and five words, including the word glen. Here isan example (). Example: © Avery friendly tax driver dreve us Into town, DRIVEN We a very friendly tax river. ‘The gap can be filed by the words ‘were driven into town by, 60 you wrt: Example: | 0 | WERE DRIVENINTOTOWNBY \Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheot. 25. Thore was nobody with my brother when the accident happened. ‘own My brother. - ‘when the accident happened 26 | read only the firs three charters ofthe book because it was so boring. Gave the book after the firs tree chapters because it was so boring, 27 found t dificult to get on with my work because it was so hot MADE The heat me to get on with my work. 56Reading and Use of English 28 Sigmund accidentally left the door unlocked over the weekend. MEAN Sigmund... nn the door unlocked over the weekend. 29 Mr Bateman was wrong to say that John had lost my keys. ‘SHOULD Mr Bateman _- that John had lost my keys. {80 The opening ofthe new restaurant has been postponed for two weeks. BE i : the new restaurant opens. 37Test 3 Part 5 You are going to read an article about a race between two famous brothers. For questions 21-26, choose the answer (A, B, C or D} which you think fits best according tothe text. “Mark your answers on the seperate answer sheet ‘To alse money for charity, a newspaper and TV company challenged brothers Sonny and Alistair Brovleo, champion twathletes to {ake part in-@ unique race that woud set ran against car, and brother agaist brother In the wild and mountainous Yorkshire Dales of ‘orthern England, Jonny and younger brother Alistair would race tothe sane pont, Jonny Inavear on roads Allstar across country on & mountain bike, “Vin looking forward to i? Jonny sald, as the brothers took thelr places 01 the start lie. ‘ve never done anything ike this before: {t's exciting These roads have beastfl views and also it's very cold at the rioment, s0 Tilbe able to sti the ear and stay nlee and warm,” Alistair was similarly eager ~ though In contrast to Jonny's jeans and sweatshirt, he was decked out in fll winter cycling gear [Not that the cold was denting hls confidence. "To be honest he sald, Tve seen his driving belore, som ot sure he's even gong to make Tight ust stop fora eup of tea halfway up ‘Theracestared al the beaulfal Semerwater lake in ‘Wensleydale and was to fish. at Yorkshire's highest road, Fleet Moss, some 350 metres up. No problem for the et, perhaps but with Allstai’s frst couple of miles Jvolving a 25 per cent incline, the younger Brownlee brother had his work cut out fem the start. Barely time for ¢ quick handshake And they were off. As Allstate sprintsdavvay on his bike, eading fora track going straight up the hil and then across country to Feet Moss, Jonny jumped inthe ear and was soon on the road, The next time the brothers would see sch atier woul athe Bh i Sam's wary eof took tae bow Barely 15 seconds into the drive and the faced his frst obstacle. Limbering ost of eld and Into the road was a lant tractor 58 An unusual race ‘Welcome to Yorkshire’ he complained to the cameraman inthe back of hi ear" Allstar beats mo, i's all down to this farmed? Tense ‘moments later the tractor safely dealt with, Jonny was back in conta ‘Allstar, meanwhile, was struggling withthe slope. Barely a couple of miles in and, as is brother relaxed, he was forced to dlsmount and carry his bike up the hill past walls and ‘over fences. Bemused sheep gazed, a8 the Olympic champion kept up a steady" pace, atthe bizare sight ofa man in a feld with Dike on hts shoulders. And then, finally, the summit vas reached. Over the ther side was {pen ground, and with the sun coming out and the land spread before hm, a chance to show what he was made of Head down, feet on the Pedals, Alistair was picking up speed. In the car, his brother laced another local obstacle The villages in this part of Yorkshire have stood since well belore the invention of the car and the oads tet Tinkthem were not ‘exactly made for speed, Jonny attempted to ‘negotiate another absurdly narrow corner The ‘ar slowed to a craw, then passed through a ‘Stream that had formed on the roa. ‘Clear of the last village the car was on a siralght race to the fishing line. Nether brother knew how close the other was. As Jonny roared the engine and sped through the Tinal stralght to Meet Moss, Aistale Was fying across his last field and back onto the road himselt~ approaching thefinish from the other sie, Head down, legs pumping... and then a Squeal of brakes ashe reached the line. And then, Ball Alisa looked wp. ls he here?” he asked the waiting crowd. No? Really? The head went back the arms up. Yes” Minutes late, the car pulied up and Jonay stepped out Jonny said with dlesppointment31 Reading and Use of English ‘The writer explains that before he race the brothers were alike in A. being dressed for difficult consitions. B._ having plenty of enthusiasm for it © foaling anxious about the weather D believing in their own ability to win, ‘Whats suggested about the start ofthe race? ‘A. The brothers appeared very uncertain of the route. B Alistair’ training had been insufficient. Jonny had a noticeable advantage. D_ The brothers tried to avoid eye contact with each other. What Is suggested about Alstain the fifth paragraph? ‘A. He objected to the situation he found himss!t in, B_ He was relieved the hill was easier than expected, © He welcomed an opportunty to prove his abit. D He was cistracted by the behaviour of some animals. What does ‘Bemused' mean in ine 51? A. annoyed B puzzled © distressed D- disappointed Inthe sith paragraph, what do we learn about Jonny's progress? ‘A He had to briefly break the speed limit. B_ He almost drove into some water. © He had to get the car through a tight space. D_ He neatly lost control of the car How did Alistair react when he teached the end ofthe race? ‘A. He woried his brother had got ost B_ Ho celebrated by jumping off his bike. © He congratulated his brothor on his performance. 1D Howas uncertain who the winner was. 59Test 3 Part 6 You are going to read an article about a dam removal project. Six sentences have been removed fom the article. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fts each gap (87=42), There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheot. Removing a dam to restore a river Joumalist Richard Lovett is taken to see how a river has come to Ife again after @ dam has ‘been removed. Jost tse the small town ofStable-in Washington, hhyeoiogst Bengt Coffin surveys amountaln river hhehelped to revive. Today, the clearwater of Tout Creck run fast between banks covered in young alder trees, But jst ve years ago, an eight metre- high concrete wall blocked the river atthe site This dam and the reservoir bend t had changed river completely and made it dificult for fish such as the endangered steelhead trout to return towhere they were bom in order to breed, For one thing, the veservolr was full of seaiment = mid, sand and gravel.It was Coffin who led the US Forest Servic effort to remove the dam. ‘This Is al part of a growing trené In the United States, An Increasing number of cams are being removed, for financial and environnental reasons. ‘Some schemes take a slow path, restoring river flow over months or years. thers use explosives and other engineering techniques to ‘ain reservoirs within hours, -AtTrout Creek, Coin and is colleagues decide to take the cautious route when remoring the ageing Hemlock Dam. [38 | The dam had been designed to include wat calle fish ladder, ‘which allows fah and other animals to bypass the dam and swim upstream, but it was pooeybullt by ‘modern standards and the numberof fsh using had steadily declined, 60 bigger concer was thereservoe which had been steadlyilingin with sediment. Cofin holds a hand above his knee to make the pot. In the midsummer sun, temperatures in the water ‘could reach 26°; "Too warm or stelhead he says Coin and others worrled that flooding the river ‘ith al that sediment would harm the steelhead furthor downstream. The solution vas to divert the ‘iver into a lg pipe and then hire a let of dumper treks to carry away all the sediment ‘They then reinforced its banks with logs to stop them from eroding. Al those elorts sem to have worked st seven Tours ater mter wer alluwed ow ack Cat's team ou ery ses the rt teaend venturing Ino the new cate upstream fom th ld dam Ste, But teres another sign of sucess which Cofin skeen tore [44 [-—] Thevounded Stonesen trang rom the se pans lave ‘fread, and mate walling ec Bat Cat thle to see them bees they rey eed, ving just ben washed ny the cunt ‘The stones in the river provide nesting spots for the steclhead and a habitat for the insects that they eat "To ilustrate this, he tus ‘vera couple of Foci and points out six types of Insect clinging to the underside, including caddy larvae and a stone. "The year after the dam was removed, these wouldn't have been here; he adds ‘vith satsfation.Reading and Use of English ‘A. ‘The water there had become go shallow that twas possible for people to wade a the way across. B People pay attention to thebig fh, Coffin says "Yes, they're animportart part ofthe system, Dut they're not the orly things.” © One result ofthese projects has been a unanticipated research opportunity to study howto minimize the danage caused by releasing huge foods of water and decades of sediment. However, the reservor lost its water and much ofits mod, sand and gravel in three hours, Coffin leads me through patches of alder ‘wees that were planted after the dam was ‘removed, then crosses a rocky beach by the ver In the process of doing this, the workers rediscovered the rivers orignal channel Along the rservolr bottom. ‘Built bac in 1985, the structure provided power and irgation for a nearby tree ‘nursery that shut down in 1987 6Test 3 Part 7 ‘You are going to read an article in which four people talk about giving up successful careers to do something very different. For questions 43-52, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be ‘chosen more than once, "Maric your answers on the separate answor sheot. Which person isnot always confident that they have done the right thing? is pleased to have proved doubters wrong? ‘says they found success more eesily in ther fst career than in thelr second? regrets not having changed careers sooner? refers to a time when they needed to gain confidence? ‘mentions a sense of amazementwhen looking back atthe past? ‘admits that they changed career ‘00 succenly? describes an urge to return to @ cildhood interest? says that skils developed in their frst career proved useful? mentions f Jing envious at one point? 2 51Reading and Use of English | gave up my career for something very different I started doing magic tricks for family and friends when I was about seven, and by sixteen I was performing at big public events. | was also good academically, and Studied law at university. Ten years after my degree, I was a busy lawyer with no tie for magic, although missed it Then, out fof the blue, a couple of old triends asked if Td let them use some of my old material in ‘touring magle show they were seting up. {agreed but It bothered me that they were doing something Td always loved, while | ‘was ina job I had very ite passion for. So, Toined them, [was very rusty intially, and had to practise for several months before [elt able to perform in publi, but m now fone of the main acts, Funnily enough, i's been far tougher to make It as a magician than as a lawyer, but Ive realise that this is ‘what makes me fel alive ‘used to work for a bank and mace enough {rom that to be ina position to buy my own ‘apartment when Iwas 22. Alter afew years, however, dissatisfaction set in. | vas Just sitting at a computer, manipulating figures, ‘and longed to get out Into the fresh ait and move around. Then, one weekend, Some friends talked me into going surfing ‘with them. Surprisingly, It appealed to tne 30 much that Tended up spending my days surfing and doing restaurant work fn the evenings, Tim now taking. part In ‘Competitions and I promote sur! gear a9 a professional surfer, At ties T can hardly Alford to pay the rent, and I sometines ‘wonder whether leaving the bank was such ‘2 good idea, but then [remember Mm doing ‘my favourite thing in the worl. Five years ago I was an accountant, well pald but feeling unfullled in my If, Then, my cousin asked if help out at his burger Festaurant one weekend when he was short of staf. 'alvays liked burgers ever since Twas small, but I was surprised at how much | enjoyed making them. Two weeks later I quit my job, hired a van and some equipment, and started selling burgers at street market, It would've bean better to have taken more time doing some proper background research, but what 1 knew about accounting came in handy, and my fenthuslasm made up for my inexperience. Tye now acquired a second van and taken fon a couple of assistants, so the business is rowing. I's Incredible to think how much my life has changed. Iwas a very creative child, but {was taught that success lay In other directions. $0 T'worked hard and ended up as human resources manager of -an_ international ‘company. It was wellpald but I dreamed of Starting my own business. So during one holiday last year, I doelded to experiment and made cilies' for a couple of wedding receptions. They turned out to be very opular and, within a month, Pd resigned fom my Job ‘and was making cakes fll time, Pushing myself hard to. do well is in my nature, so | stil work a Tot, but 1 feel ‘more in control of things now. People used to say that having my own business was a Uunealistie dream, so demonstrating could achieve it has been very satisying. I's Just a pity did't dot several years ago, 63Test 3 WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes) Part 1 ‘You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. ‘1 Inyour English class you have been talking about advertising. Now, your English teacher has, asked you to write an ossay. ‘White your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view. Write about: keeping people informedPart 2 \Wite an answer to one ofthe questions 2~4in this part. Write your answer In 140-190 words in ‘an appropriate style on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the 109 ofthe answer sheet. 2. You see this notice in an English-language magazi Articles wanted Changes! ‘Some people love changes, others dislike them. What about you? “Which changes in your life hive had a big effect on you? “The est articles wll be printed next month. Write your article 4 Youhave seen this notice on a travel website: Reviews wanted Guidebooks for tourists ‘We're looking for reviews ofa ood guidebook to your iy or count. In your review you should include information about: ‘the contents ofthe book ‘what makes the book usefil and interesting ‘why it’ better than similar guidebooks. Write your review. 65Test 3 LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes) Part 1 ‘You will hear people talking in eight dierent situeions. For questions 1-8, choose the best answor (A, B or). 11 Youhear@ young woman who is an apprentice cook talking about her apprenticeship. How does she fel about it? [A grateful to be working ina four-star restaurant 'B_ploasod that her teacher told her about the opportunity © confident about ulling her ambitions 2 Youhear two students talking about passing the time on bus joumeys. |What technique for passing tv time do they both sometimes use? A listening to music, B observing the world outside © concentrating on what's rappening inside 8 Youheara cyte coach fling his group about there they are golng to do. What instruction does the coach give? A. Don't go too fast on the return route. BB. Stick together on the main road. © Don't take the first sign tothe destination. 4 You hear part of an interview in which a write tals about autobiographies. ‘What does the writer say abaut thom? 'A. He prefers working on books about people he knows, B. He fs unikcely to write onehimsot. ‘© Ho thinks the more popular ones are very boring. 66Listening You hear a journalist teling a ccleague about her time at university. How did oho frat got intorostodin journalizm? A. by doing research online by accepting a chance request © byreading a particulary interesting article You hear a man and a woman talking about anew clothes shop they have visite. \What does the man say about raving a member of staff to welcome customars? A Itseems like a worthwtile idea, BB Other people might appreciate it © Worse things happen in other shops. You overhear a woman talking cn the phone toa rien. ‘Whats the woman taking about? ‘A. anidea fora small short-term business B the various career options oven to her © herrole na forthcoming expedition ‘You hear part of broadcast onthe radio. ‘What typeof broadcast i it? A. a programme advertsernen B. awidite documentary © news summary 7Test 3 Part2 ‘You will hear a woman called Paula Kanning, who works as a fim advisor in local government, ‘akking about her work. For questions 8-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase, Film Advisor Paula's job title whon she started working inthe fim department was (9). ‘on oft Paula was fst attracted tothe jo by the (10), “The most popular place for filmmakers in Paula's area isa (11) Paula mentions a well-known advertisement for (12) ...n.n.mnnns that she proposed the site for. Paula mentions that in her first year she sometimes needed to persuade 19) to agree to filming. Paula is particularly proud of tha (14). ‘she bult up during her frst year inthe department Paula's current job involves managing a project with the name (18). Paula finds creating (16)... . for tourists the most dificult part of her current job, Paula believes itis necessary to protect the (17). of local residents 128 well as their property. Paula's department has recently sot up what she cals a (18... scheme for students, 68Part 3 Listening ‘You will hear five short extracts in which peopl talk about why they dd not goto university dectly after leaving school. For questions 19-23, choose which ofthe reasons (A-H) each speaker gives. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. ‘A a.wish to see new places B_armisunderstanding about apelying ‘Speaker 1 19 © a desire to have a break rom studying Speaker 2 20 D__awish to stay near to home E a decision to prioritise family commitments Speclers) ah F a desire to stata career immediately Speaker 4 2 Ga fooling of not being mature enough a : Speaker 5 23 Han inability to find 2 suitable course CyTest 3 Part 4 You will hear a radio interview with a women called Susan Flatchar, who works on a research station in Antarctica. For questions 24-80, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 How does Susan fel before each trip to Antarctica? ‘A. ansious because she'll miss people she cares about BB concemed about dealing with what lies ahead © lieved to be leaving problems behing 25 Susan says that what's mos stressful forher at the moment is ‘A. notbeing abe to precicteverything you may need. Bnothaving enough time o prepare properly. © notknowing exactly where she's going. 28 What does Susan admire atout her colleaguos? A thelr scientiic skils B. theirlack of selfishness © their success as researchers 27 Susan says the entertainment that’s organised atthe research station ‘A. serves a useful purpose. B allows people to show of thet talents, © listurbs people's regular schedules. 28 On the research station, Susan sometimes has iflcutly ‘A. ottina enouah time aloe. 'B eating the same food allthe time. © havinga comfortable night's sie. 70Listening 28° What does Susan say she loves about her work? ‘A. tne chance to observe suc tascinating waite B being able to lve so far from populated areas the act that such a unique place isso familiar to her 80 Susan advises students hoping io work in Antarctica to ‘A. make sure they have skils tat are not purely academic BB develop a high level of competence in their particular subject © think carefully about whether they're well-suited to the lifestyle. n