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Test 1 Reading Part)
Paper 1 Reading and Writing (1 hour 30 minutes)
Reading Tip
Read the instructions and example,
Part 1 then do each question one at a
time ao there is no connection
Questions 1-5 between them.
Look at the text in each question. ‘ as
What does it say?
Mark the correct letter A,B or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0 A You must never leave by these doors.
Use these doors only
in an emergency.
| B The doors can be used if necessary.
| Only some people can use these doors
A. This product doesn't need to be kept cool.
After opening, keep ina B_ This product can last for two days after you
refrigerator and use within open it.
Deke Cee C. This product must be put in a refrigerator
immediately.
a]
2 A You can get information about new times from
The summer swimming the receptionist,
timetable has changed. Please | Tell the receptionist about any change in your
ask at reception for details. details.
The swimming pool is open at the usual times.Test Reading Part |
A You cannot eat here at weekends,
Le tino one B Hotel guests can have patties in their rooms.
freee eect C _Itis possible to hire the dining room.
parties on Sundays.
What does Emma want Jack to do?
A arrange another holiday
{ Did you phone the travel agent? B fly out to meet her
| Can I get an earlier plane? C_ find out about flight times
This is the worst holiday I've ever had!
A Everything in this shop will be cheaper on
Friday.
NOTICE
Discount Day next Friday!
Hundreds of our most popular ¢
B_ There will be a discount on many items on
Friday.
‘The shop's most popular products will cost less
products will be reduced for after Friday,
‘one day only! Don’t miss it!Test 1 Reading Part 2
Part 2 Tip
Read the instructions carefully
Questions 6-10 before you start. They will help you
The people below are all planning an evening's entertainment.
On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight evenings out.
Decide which evening would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6-10, mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
underotand the task
Anna is meeting an old schoo! friend on Saturday night.
She'd like to. go somewhere they can chat and have a
good meal, but hear some music at the same time.
Henri wants to listen to music in a lively place. He's a
confident person and is going out alone in order to meet
new people,
George is planning to celebrate the end of his exams
with his friends on Friday night. They want music and
dancing, but no food, as they don't have a lot of money.
Matia loves all kinds of music and wants to relax after
a hard week at work. She'd like to sit quietly and
listen to some music.
10 Carol is taking a colleague out. She's looking for a quiet
place where they can eat and discuss some important
plans for the future of their company,A
Test 1 Reading Part 2
EVENINGS OUT
Julius Caesar at the Octagon
Avery modern and exciting performance
of one of Shakespeare's most popular
works! After great success in other parts
of Europe this entertaining play comes
to Britain for the first time.
Riverstone Restaurant
We are proud to announce a new chef
and a new menu at the Riverstone!
Choose from a wide selection of
modern European dishes. Restaurant
opens 7 p.m. every evening. Live
music every Friday and Saturday
night after 9 p.m.
Jazz and Stuff
Jazz and Stuff is one of the best
concerts this town has seen for ages.
Stars from around the world entertain
with jazz, blues, country, soul, rock ‘n’
roll and pop. There’s something for
everyone.
Upton Hotel and Restaurant
Set on the edge of town and in prety gardens,
the Upton Hotel is the perfect place for
romantic evenings, business meetings or for
talking to friends. The quiet and pleasant hotel
provides exciting and creative menus as well as
a high standard of service
70's Night!
Party! Party! Party! There’s no time
to stop! DJ Mike Murray and his 70's
disco music will keep you
entertained all night! Eight until late
this Friday. Light snacks available at
the bar ~ if you've time!
Hollywood Stars
Make new friends and have fun at our
Hollywood Stars night this weekend.
Dress up as your favourite film star
and enjoy a live band and disco.
Life After Children
A warm and entertaining play about a
mother who is trying to look after her
child and keep her job at the same time
This comedy should be seen by anyone
with children ~ or anyone who's ever
been a child!
A Night Out at Squares
Squares is a great new club that provides
different kinds of entertainment through the
week. Comedy nights are on Fridays and
Saturdays and there's live music on Mondays
and Wednesdays. The rest of the week is
dance time. Food available at lunchtimes only.Test 1 Reading Part 3
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a trip to the Andes in Peru.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct of incorrect,
If itis correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
{f itis not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
11 This tour of Peru begins in the capital city. Tip
Read statements 1-20 carefully
12 There are organised trips in Cusco. before you read the text, and
underlie the most important words.
13 All sporting activities must be booked before arrival
14. The train ride through the mountains is non-stop.
15. You need to pay more for the train ride.
16 There is a choice of hotel for the whole trip.
17 There is a chance to go on a trip as soon as you arrive in Lima,
18 There are opportunities to buy local goods in the mountains.
19 The mountain trip includes a talk by musicians.
20 There is time to do an activity on the final full day in Lima.Test 1 Reading Part 3
Exploring Peru
ur tour will introduce you to the most beautiful parts of Peru, starting with the capital of
the country, Lima. Here you can visit some excellent museums and eat in world-famous
restaurants, You will also visit the mountain city of Cusco, which is a magical place with a
relaxed atmosphere, colourful markets and a lively nightlife.
| 5 There are opportunities for you to explore the city at leisure, or you can choose to go
sightseeing with our excellent guides. There is also a chance to go hiking, mountain biking,
white water rafting, horse riding, paragliding and hot-air ballooning, Our guides will help
you choose and book any activity as soon as you arrive
From Cusco, you can take a train ride through the mountains of the Andes. This is the high
ho point of your tour and we have carefully chosen a route that will allow you to visit local
villages and eat in local restaurants. There is also a visit to the ancient city of Macchu
Picchu. The full cost of this mountain trip is included in the price of the tour.
We offer two choices of hotel grades for most of your stay. The nights in the mountains
are spent together in local hotels. All our hotels are of the highest quality.
1s Days 1-3 Mid-morning flight from London Heathrow to Lima, You will be met on arrival at
Lima airport and taken to your hotel, Just enough time to eat and sleep, and
the next day you can join a sightseeing trip and spend your time getting to
know the capital.
Days 4-6 Take an early morning flight to Cusco and explore the magical city.
20 Days 7-9 Take an unforgettable train ride through the mountains. Stay in a village and
see a typical Inca home. There are plenty of beautiful local cloths and pots for
sale, Listen to a traditional Peruvian band, who will give you a demonstration
and an explanation of the musical
instruments of the Andes. Visit the
25 ancient city of Macchu Picchu
Day 10 Return to Cusco for another day to
explore the beautiful city. Perhaps try
one of the adventure sports on offer. | paciric
‘OCEAN
Day 11 Take the morning flight to Lima. Visit
30 the famous Gold Museum.
Day 12 Return flight to London.Test 1 Reading Part +
Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B,C or D on your ;
answer sheet Tip
________ Read the title and the tent quic
once for a general wea, then read tb
again more slowly.
Exercise can be fun!
Exercise has become a huge part of our world, Thee are gyms everywhere, but if you're not
keen on them, there are hundreds of exercise videos to choose from. Exercise is good for you. Tt
makes you feel better, Jook better and can help you live longer,
But what happens if you are the kind of person who would do anything rather than spend five
5 minutes on an exercise bike, including cleaning the house, visiting a boring relative or
watching a terrible TV programme? If you are that kind of person, you need a plant
First of all decide when you ate going to exercise. Choose three times a week, like me. Write
EXERCISE in your diary, on yout celendar, on the wall if necessary! Then make suze you do it
Don’t do anything else. I never make other arrangements,
10 Next, vary what you do. I went to the same aerobics class for two years! No wonder I was
bored! Now L-use different machines at the gym, I often change my jogging route and I never
do aerobics,
Make exercise fun and find an exercise you enjoy. Why not play a spart, or join a dance class? T
recently started a modem dance class. It’s great fun and T’ve met lots of new people, but as
15. soon as I get bored I'l find something else!
21 What is the writer's main alm in writing the text? Ato describe different ways of keeping fit
B_ to persuade people about the benefits of
exercise
to talk about the exercise classes she goes to
0
to encourage people to take exercise
22 What does the writer say about herself? She prefers to exercise at home.
She isn't keen on joining classes.
She likes to do different kinds of exercise.
Gao e>
She doesn’t like watching TV.
®Test 1 Reading Part 4
23 What does the reader learn about the writer's A She exercises three times a week,
on B She often exercises with friends
© She does aerobics regularly.
D_ She runs the same route every day.
24 What does she say about her dance class? A. She sometimes finds it boring.
B She may not do it forever.
She thinks some people are unfriendly.
D_ She prefers doing sport.
25 What would be another good title for the article?
A tee B
Exercise may be boring, Many people do too
but it’s good for you. | much exercise.
Set DY Se
Regular exercise | Exercising once a week
is best.
| is better than nothing.Test 1_ Reading Part 5
Part 5
Questions 26-35
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, mark the cortect letter A,B,C or D on your answer sheet
Example:
0 A recognising 8 recommending —_€ egarding > reviewing
Answer: fo] A
Studying abroad
More and more young people are (0) the advantages of living in (26)
country and are deciding to study abroad. They realise its the best way to learn :
(27) the customs and the way of life of other people, Student exchanges give
| teenagers the (28) to live somewhere (29) for a school year
(30) they are living abroad, they will eat new food, experience new traditions and
learn the way people (31) own age live from day to day
Students stay with carefully chosen hose families and attend a (32) school
(33) student on the exchange programme has (34) who directly supports
them the whole time they are abroad. To qualify as an exchange student, you (35)
be aged between 15 and 18 years and be good at a foreign language.
26 A separate —-B another different. D new
27 A for Babout C of by
29: A else B well € too also.
Tip :
White Read the title and the text quickly
once for a general idea before you
D
28 A opportunity B occasion € reason cause
D
D
30 A Whether —B Although C However
31 A its B her C their Dour (doar are craices
32 A home B local C near D close
33 A Many B Every CAI Both
D
34 A anybody —_B everyone C anyone D somebody
D
35 A must B ought C have
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needWriting
Part 1
Questions 1-5.
Hore are some sentences about learning a language.
Test 1_ Writing Part
ror each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words,
\write only the missing words on your answer sheet
‘You may use this page for any rough work,
Example:
0 enjoyed learning languages at school.
lused learning languages at school.
Answer: |0| to enjoy
1 | went to France because | wanted to improve my French.
I wanted to improve my French I went to France.
2 | find speaking in a foreign language embarrassing.
Iget when speaking in a foreign language.
3 I prefer speaking English to writing it.
Hike speaking English writing it,
4. Iwas taught Italian by a very good teacher.
‘The teacher taught me Italian was very good,
5 I'm better at languages than any other subject.
Languages are my subject.
Tip
Remember you need to write no more
than three words.‘Test 1 Writing Parts 2
Part 2
Question 6
You stayed with your English friend, Tom, last weekend.
Write an e-mail to Tom. In your e-mail, you should
© thank him for the visit
© say what you enjoyed most
Tip :
Read the instructions carefully and
underline the most important words
© invite him to stay with you.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet
Part 3
Write an answer to one of the questions (7 or 8) in this part.
Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet.
Question 7
‘© Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
© Your story must begin with this sentence. Tip .
Remember to choose only one of the
When | opened the letter | found a plane questions in this Fart. Read them
both carefully and underline the
most Important words, Decide which
one you can do best, but don't
epend too long deciding
ticket with my name on it.
@ Write your story on your answer sheet.
Question 8
‘© This is part of a letter you receive from your English friend, Mary,
In your next letter, please tell me all about the party you
went to last weekend. Did you enjoy it? Did you meet
anybody interesting?
© Now write a letter to Mary answering her questions,
© Write your letter on your answer sheet.Paper 2 Listening (about 30 minutes)
Part 1
Questions 1-7
There are seven questions in this part.
For each question there are three pictures and a short recording.
Choose the correct picture and put a tick (¥) in the box below it,
Example: How does the woman travel to work?
Test 1 Listening Part 4
Tip
example. They are there to help you.
‘Who did the man see yesterday?
NTest 1
4
w
o
N
Listening Part 4
What was stolen on Saturday?Test 1 Listening Part 2
Part 2 Tip
Use the time allowed to read the
instructions and the questions quickly
You will hear someone welcoming a group of visitors to for an idea of what: you will hear
‘evan Life sea park. m
Jor each question, put a tick (V) in the correct box.
Questions 8-13
8 This group of visitors ‘A have just arrived at the sea park
have finished their visit.
OOO
have already seen some of Ocean Life.
9 Visitors are encouraged to ‘A. see only the sea life they like best.
take plenty of time to see everything.
‘come back to the park for another visit.
10 Organisers at the centre believe that A. some sea life is more interesting than others.
JO OOO
sharks should never be kept in a sea park.
certain sea life should remain in the sea.
11 What does the speaker say about A Its less important than being entertained. C]
. ?
fein eer You can both learn and have fun, Oo
‘There Is written information everywhere. [_]
12. How do the organisers make school visits easier? A They speak to teachers after the visits L
They organise special school days. LI
They make suggestions about what aoe
to study. LI
13 The organisers also help sea life by A caring for hurt animals until they are well, Lt
B looking after injured animals from atl over
the world
C sending rescuers to took for animals in
Europe.Test 1 Listening Part 3
Part 3 Tip
Read the instructlons and the
notes quickly for a general idea of
You will hear somebody talking about a short break in Barcelona what kind of information ie missing.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space. =~ matte
Questions 14-19
SHORT BREAKS IN THE CITY
Length of City Breaks
From (14) to seven nights
Cost of Barcelona Break
Price includes (15) and bed and breakfast (not evening meals)
|
(pay less if you stay on a (16) night)
| Extras
| Pay more for a (17) card (allows money off city sights and some
(18) )
Travel Dates
| 5th - 31st (19)Test 1. Listening Part 4
Tip
Read the instructions and the
questions quickly for an idea of who
wil be talking about what.
Look at the six sentences for this part. o Deca
You will hear a conversation between a girl, Anna, and a boy, James,
about a party.
Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
Fit is correct, puta tick (V) in the box under A for YES. If itis not correct, put a tick (V) in the box
Part 4
Questions 20-25
under B for NO.
A B
YES NO
20 James is looking forward to his brother's engagement. O oO
21 James thinks his brother's girlfriend is boring, oO oO
22 Anna enjoys her family parties. Oo oO
23 James gets on well with his cousins. oO 0
24 Anna reminds James to buy them a gift. Oo O
25 Both Anna and James have bought things on the internet before, oO oO