LISTENING PART 1 ONE QUESTIONS 21 Two friends are talking.

What’s the man’s new

1 At the beginning of a radio play, you hear a girl phone number? / …
leaving a message for her friend. Where is the 07 2844 798
speaker? 22 What do the man and woman agree about?
B) in a car C) Birds are unlikely to be affected by farms
2 At the moment, the shopping centre sells 23 What does Frank say about the ship called The
A) clothes Seabird ?
3 For his most recent television program, John B) It sank in a storm
D) went to the Pacific Ocean for a year 24 What does the woman like about the clothes he
4 Frank finds ships quickly because he designs? / …
C) uses the latest equipment They are original

5 From Edinburgh, the campsite is 25 What does the woman think is wrong with Holidays
B) 40 miles in Europe?
B) The maps are not very good
6 How is the station’s gym different from other city
26 What happened to Jane on her test flight?
gyms?
A) She almost hit something
B) It is not so expensive
27 What has Roger been working on recently at a zoo?
7 How much does Philip pay for the photography?
B) a survey of native species
B) £75
28 What has the man just bought?
8 In his songs. Steve writes about his /…children
C) a car
9 Jamie agrees to move into the new flat on
29 What is the woman giving advice about? / …
B) Sunday
Throwing things awa
10 On her first flight alone, Jane didn’t 30 What should people do at the moment?
B) recognize the white house she was looking for
A) keep away from the area
11 On the news you hear a story about a cat. Where 31 What should people do at the moment?
was the cat found? A) keep away from the area
A) in a train carriage
32 What time do the photography classes begin?
12 On weekdays, a visit to the park costs C) 6.45 p.m
A) $12
33 What time is the party on Saturday? / …
13 Peter failed the test because he 2.30
C) didn’t stop at the traffic lights
34 What type of information is the radio reporter
14 Roger thinks the best time to go to the campsite is giving?
B) autumn C) weather forecast
15 Sarah earns enough money from her painting for 35 When she was at primary school, Sarah
C) pay for her artist’s materials D) drew scenes in pencil
16 Steve enjoys recording with his band because /… it's 36 Where does the band perform most regularly
like being in a family/he doesn't have to B) on а boat
sing/everyone helps write
37 Which day is Jimmy’s guitar lesson?
17 The A-Z of Photography will not interest А) Thursday
experienced photographers because
38 Why did Steve and his band leave their recording
A) the information is unsuitable
company?
18 The first old ship which Frank found was B) it wanted more control of the band’s music
C) easy to find.
39 Why was Bob chosen to join the band?
19 The magazines is different to a local newspaper B) They were looking for a singer
because of
40 You hear a man talking on the phone about buying
С) what it contains
a house. What is the purpose of his call?
20 The presenter likes Cooking for One because C) to obtain information
D) she now likes cooking
41 You hear a man talking to people at the beginning
of a course. What is his main point?
A) the benefits of the course
42 You hear a scientist talking about a slimming diet
which is used by people who want to lose weight.
What does she say about the diet?
A) It can have useful results.
43 You hear a teenage girl talking about her hobby.
What is she talking about?
B) a musical instrument
44 You hear two people talking. How does the women
feel?
C) relieved
45 You overhear a man talking about the competitions
that he and his wife enter. What did his favorite
prize allow him to do
B) stay in a luxurious place
46 You overhear a woman talking about some news
she has just received. How does she feel about the
news?
C) delighted
47 You overhear two people talking in a restaurant.
Where has the woman just come from?
А) a supermarket
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48 You overhear two people talking on a bus tour of a
city. What do they agree about?
A) how busy the city is
49 You turn on the radio and hear a man speaking.
What are you listening to?
C) an advertisement
50 You turn on the radio and hear part of a music
program. What do you learn about the four
people mentioned?
C) They have recently formed a group
 11. What will Ben do this evening?
1. Who gave the man the CD for his birthday?

C)
12. How did the woman travel to Scotland?
B)

·
2. Where is the girl’s purse?

B)
[Link] was the weather like when the holiday began?
C)
3. Where will the couple meet?

A)
14. Which day is Jimmy’s guitar lesson?
A)
[Link] kind of T-shirt did the boy choose?

A)
C) 15. What type of T-shirt does the woman want?
5. Where is Angela now?
·

A)
[Link] has the girl forgotten to bring? C)
16. Where is the computer now?

A)
[Link] will the man book tickets for the show?

A)
17. Which is the aunt's postcard?

B)
8. Which job does Max do in the program?

C)
18. Which sweater does the customer choose?

A)
9. How did the man travel?

B)
19. What is the woman going to eat?

B)
10. What job does Mary’s brother do?

B)

C)
20. How will Nick get to the airport? 30. Where is the new cafe?

A) A)
31. What did John do when he last visited friends?
21 What has the man’s job now?

C)
B) 32. Which girl is Sarah?
23. What was the girl given for her birthday?

C)
A)
33. How does the man go to work? / …
24. What time does the film begin?

34. What color is Mary’s coat?

C)
25. What’s the weather like now?

[Link] is the man’s favorite sport? / …

C)
26. Which man is the English teacher?
[Link] time does the film finish? / …

C)
27. What does the woman plan to do in the mountains?
[Link] will Tim and his dad play today?/…

B
[Link] will they do today?
28. Where will they sit?

[Link] will the shop open again? / …

A)
29. Where did Minnie and Richard first meet?

[Link] will the man leave his car tonight?

C)
[Link] platform does the woman’s train leave from? 44. Where is Marianna talking to Jack?

42. What size does the woman buy? 45. What happened to girl this afternoon?

43. What time does the concert start? 46. A man is talking about doing yoga. Which yoga
position has the man found beneficial?
Listening Long
#A #C
Adam Camera Roxel DX15
Adam first because attracted to underwater diving through / The woman says that because the Roxel DX15 camera is cheap it
doing his training when he was in the army has fewer features than other models. /it has a
When selecting the team he works with underwater, Adam is / What does … camera? It is too heavy to carry comfortably. /
willing to give young people an opportunity Its battery compartment is badly
How does Adam feel about working with a team at sea? / What is one problem with the camera controls? /
The risk involved have to be acknowledged The buttons may be difficult to operate
According to Adam, working in a deep water tank in studio / What does the woman say about the functions that the camera
produces less exciting images offers? / The functions menu is easy to use.
Adam dislikes using artificial light … / She thinks the picture quality this camera gives is worse than
Dit makes his working conditions too unpredictable./ difficult most phone cameras/ consistently less than perfect
Ann What advice does the woman give about this camera? /
1. What does Ann say/ she did batter Spend a bit more and get a better model
2. How does Ann feel/she enjoys Colin
3. What does Ann think/ she doesn’t According to Colin, the quality of YHA accommodation /
4. What is Ann/she avoids Has risen over the years
5. In her free/skiing Colin says that the YHA decided what changes to make by /
6. How does Ann feel/she dislikes asking for the views of customers
7. When thinking/ plans Colin says that in the early years of the YHA / it was more common
Angela for young people to travel without parents
Where is Angela working at the moment? / Britain What does Colin say about YHA regulations / they used to be
Angela likes her job because she / stricter
Enjoys watching important events Colin fears that in the future there may be / too many hostels
What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong? / Furniture CLARA -
What time does Angela’s working day begin? / 8:30 When she was at school / a teacher
Where did Angela meet her boyfriend? / At her sister’s house Why did Cl not apply / she thought it
Agent – BDACD What surprised../ she had to carry
Anna – BCBAC Cl was told to improve / mathematics
What part of her job / writing
#B What is Cl going / plan
BARBARA #E
Barbara once felt embarrassed / tried to speak ELENA
store detective / was waiting Elena decided / Nine
Why did Barbara tell her / she was anxious Barbara At ballet school in New York, Elena / lamed to be independent
and her husband / they had not given Barbara's What does Elena say / Children will enjoy it
company / they had clear D In her free time / go shopping
Britta What does Elena often do for her fans? / She gives them a
How long has Britta lived in Berlin? / four years flower
What does Britta say about living in berlin? / Emma
She likes living in a big, busy city What does Emma Britain/ it was
The area of Berlin where Britta lives is / a good place to eat out What does Emma relationship/it was
How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin / What does Emma English and Britain/ she cannot
She uses her bicycle What does Emma American/she isn’t
Britta has lots of friends who / live near her What does Emma boarding/ she only
Ben – CACBA What does Emma dancing/she had to repeat
Emma says that/you cannot
#F
Freddie – CBACC
#G 6. How does joey feel about being famous/he accepts that
Gary and David (twin brothers) 7. How does joey feel/ he think he’s too
What annoyed Gary’s twin brother David when they were young #K
children? / Gary not telling him things Kate
Why were the twins put into different classes at school? / In Norway, Kate’s friends helped her /
To improve their academic works put on the clothes she would fly in
Gary remembers that, as teenagers, he and his brother / During the flight to Denmark, Kate / spoke to her son
sometimes tried to be independent of each other On Monday, Kate was worried because /
Gary explains that, when they were young, he and David … / a wheel was not working properly
Only their mother could tell which twin was which While staying at her friends’ farm, Kate /
When talking about his music, Gary says that being twins / enjoyed hearing the birds sing
Has increased the popularity of the brothers’ band Kate had to arrive at the flying club in England /
Greg before it got dark
What led Greg/some books Karl – BACBC
What does Greg/ he was inspired #L
How does Greg/relieved Lucy
What does Greg say/he like Lucy enjoyed building a tree-house because it /
What is different/ the readers presented an interesting design problem
Greg says that/limit What fascinated Lucy about the historical phone boxes? /
Greg advises/explaining Their range of styles
#J At college, Lucy designed small buildings so that they /
JUDY could be assembled in a shorter time
Why did Judy / It was an important Lucy got the idea for a folding market stall /
What advice / Leave out unimportant while she was on an overseas trip
What is her attitude / She hasn’t made What did Lucy like best about her award-winning design? /
In writing her autobiography, Judy / The decoration
feels she has made a lot of progress Luke
What do we learn about Judy from the interview? / Luke’s Dad says he prefers to travel in a van because /
She hasn’t written any books before It will give him a better experience of places
James What is Luke most looking forward do? / Doing a watersport
Why did James decide … / He was impressed by the work of a What has Luke done in preparation for the trip? /
famous photographer He has helped research the cost of travel
James has recently attended a course on / action photography How will Luke continue his studies during the trip? /
What was the subject of the … / towns He will be taught by his mother
James usually gets ideas for his photographs / What will Luke miss most of all? / Being an his own
he needs a long time to prepare Lamas
What has James decided he will do … / 1. What does she/they were valuable
publish a book of his photographs 2. Why did people/exotic
Jason 3. What does she/ they live for
1. Jason says the name/started off 4. What happened/ an animal
2. Why did the band need/they werechanging 5. What does Llamacare/it gives
3. Jason thinks/ they wanted the please 6. When llamas/they are given
4. When creating the music/ all bring 7. What does Llamacare need/money
5. Jason says that/ an idea for Laura
6. What does Jason say/ it’s hard to predict 1. When Laura/she thought
7. When asked about/tend to take 2. Laura says that being/the whales
Joey 3. Laura says that when/you should
1. Joey thinks the hardest/adapting to how 4. Laura says that secondary / after a particular
2. What does joey say/he mastered 5. What does Laura/it has less
3. Because the film was/follow 6. Laura says that a successful/ is based on
4. When asked about/ he appreciated 7. When asked about/ reacting
5. What advice does joey/try to hear
 #M needs piece in order to compose
Madeleine In Nick’s view, what makes a good song? / when the words and
What does Madeleine say about having to adopt a professional music come to the songwriter at the same time.
name / It met with some resistance from some people #P
How did having a part in a musical help Madeleine / PETE
It allowed her to re-establish a routine in her life When Pete applied to be a guest cosmonaut, he /
Madeleine thinks that stars who seem to be behaving badly / lacked a necessary skill
may just be keen to get When Pete was at university, he /
Madeleine thinks that she hasn’t become a big star because she / didn’t have to worry about money
blames herself when things go wrong What does Pete say about the jobs he took after university? /
Compared to her earlier work, Madeleine thinks that her latest songs / They made him decide to take up writing as a career
have more carefully written lyrics What does Pete think about space exploration? /
MARINA There are advantages despite the costs
What did Marina’s family do on holiday when she was a child? / What does Pete feel about life on other planets? /
They went skiing in their favorite ski resort. He accepts that it might not exist
What did Marina enjoy most about cross-country skiing? / Penny
The places where she skied. 1. How did/ she realized
On her first day of cross-country skiing, Marina received 2. Penny decided/hoped
instruction from /a young girl. 3. Penny currently/ a mailing
When Marina first used cross-country ski equipment / 4. What takes/ editing
she wasn’t able to control her skis. 5. Penny says/ relax
After two weeks of cross-country skiing, what distance could Marina 6. What does Penny/ organize
ski in a day? / 25km 7. Penny advises/ take as
Where does Marina plan to stay for her skiing holiday next year? / Patrick
in ski huts 1. Patrick accepted his/ it would
Martin Middleton (Borneo) 2. What did/the menu
What was the origin of Martin Middleton’s love of travel / 3. What does Patrick/ he managed to
something he read as a child 4. Patrick think/bread
When he visited Borneo, Martin / had no expectations Since the 5. According to Patrick/ listen
early 1960s, wildlife filming has become / 6. What does Patrick advise/to talk
More organized (involved more traveling) #R
When he takes a holiday, Martin prefers to / Rachel 1
travel for a particular reason How does Rachel account for the popularity of her books? /
Martin thought that the holiday-makers he saw in Dominican Republic Her target audience can relate to them easily
were / lacking entertainme According to Rachel, what motivates her to start painting each day?
Music Flow / And right ler enj
Whys is music flow/ it is completely Rachel says that when the idea for a character comes to her, /
What is one of/ going to sleep It is easy to recognize its potential
Why does he admire/ because of how many How was Rachel’s … illustrator established? /
Whose is the latest/little feat A change of topic helped her produce a successful book
Where does Steven/ from friends How did Rachel become a successful writer, as …? /
What was the first/ making deal She created a character who was instantly popular
Who does he believe/nobody Rachel 2
#N What does Rachel say about her job title? /
Nick It is appropriate for most of the work she does
What has recently helped Nick to produce so much work …? / What is the most of most common reason for the gallery …? /
A sense of artistic freedom It is mot of a high enough quality
Musicians who participated in the recording of Nick’s work … / When can phone calls from artists be difficult for Rachel? /
restrictions on the type of instrument allowed When their work is not accepted
What does Nick say about the concept of “the blues”? / Why does Rachel include a commentary in the catalogue? /
it can exist outside music. It gives background information about the artist
When asked about writing songs, Nick says that he /
What does Rachel say about administrative work? / 2. The main/ a greater
She is able to leave a lot of it to others 3. How did Steffi’s/her brother
Rosie 4. Steffi says that some/already
1. What difficult/ not hearing 5. Steffi says that some/keep in
2. According to Rosie/the spine 6. Steffi says that trip/ have a more
3. Rosie says/ be bent 7. What activity/running
4. To maintain/ drink Sebastien
5. When learning/ repeat them 1. Sebastien says/if feels
6. Rosie advises/take advantages 2. What does Sebastien fitness/fit people
7. Rosie tells/prepares 3. What does Sebastien danger/it is reduced
#S 4. What does Sebastien taking/he always
Sally 5. When Sebastien/he felt that
What was Sally’s favorite activity at primary school? / 6. What does Sebastien fear/ he always
Reading stories 7. What does Sebastien free/ soma people
When Sally first the left school, she got a job as a / Swanton Jack
Shop assistant Where is the town of Swanton located? / near the sea
Where does Sally get most of the ideas for her stories? / What does Jack say about entertainment in Swanton? /
She listens to teenage conversations An arts center has recently opened
What does Sally find most difficult in her job? / Jack is worried about the environment of Swanton because? /
getting up very early to write there are few wild birds around today
What are Sally’s plans for a next year? / to go abroad What does Jack say about the way Swanton has charged? /
Sarah He thinks it is a more interesting place
How long has Sarah Worked as a weather forecaster? / 7 years Jack is positive about the future of Swanton because /
What does Sarah say about her job? / there is a successful new shopping center
She sometimes has to work at night #T
When Sarah does a weather forecast? / The Railway Princess (TV programs)
she prepares it in advance The Railway Princess is on television from / 9:00 to 10:30
Sarah is pleased because she / took part in a long race There is a music program for teenagers / at lunchtime
A man in India wanted / a photo of Sarah You can see a football match between / Brazil and Ireland
Seth If the weather is bad, there will be no / tennis
According to Seth, what mistake do people who going to …? / In the quiz program, team have to guess / the year
They take nothing to sleep on What kind of film is “I could Live Forever” / a musical
Which problem at the festival has now been solved? / Toby and Oliver
the level of security for bands What was one of Toby’s problem in the kitchen? /
Seth believes his festival is more suitable for children … / He couldn’t find anything
trained staff are available to look after them What is important to Oliver about the biscuits? /
Seth predicts that the bands attracting most people this year will be making them look good
those which / are rarely seen alive events Oliver becomes angry with / food isn’t ready on time
According to Seth, why should people go to a big live festival? What do the kitchen staff say about Oliver? /
it will leave He teaches them many things
SIMPSON Oliver encourages his young cooks to / train with other chefs
Mr Simpson became a zoo owner because he wanted to / Tom
share his love of animals Tom criticizes some top film actors for / their lack of creativity
He only employs people who / want a permanent job Keepers What does Tom see as central to his parents’ style of acting? /
must record animal behaviour in order to / insight into the demands of a role
Draw attention to changes According to Tom, what is difficult about playing cruel characters? /
To keep animals in good condition keepers must / the actor has to make the audience understand them.
vary their routine According to Tom, what is the actor’s task when reading a script for
In the first few months, keepers must work in / documentary? / to convey the necessary information in a
most of the sections
neutral manner
Steffi
What does Tom admit to at the end of the interview? /
1. How did Steffi/ certain
a desire to improve his own character
The author
1. The author’s family/had been to
2. The other boys/ didn’t seem
3. The author’s illness/so serious
4. When he was in hospital/ was disturbed
5. The result of his illness/ he got some
6. When the author was/ Realize how good
7. The author now/ still the same
27.
[Link] is the maximum size of a class?
B) 4 people
[Link] hot is the water in the swimming pool
C) 33  C
[Link] of the extras included in the price of the course is
A) free use of the sauna
[Link] day of the week do the five-day courses start?
C) on Thursdays
[Link] company will give you back half your course fees if
A) you do not learn to swim across the pool
[Link] do clients have to pay four weeks in advance of their courses?
B) a deposit
READING 40. It really gets me / down
1. Advertisements are required not to give a misleading interpretation. 41. It remains impossible to say with any / degree
2. A proposal to build a new bypass has / aroused. 42. It the police are going to believe what Dr Fielden …, he is going to need
someone to / corroborate
3. All participants must consent to having their personal details entered 43. It took a team of engineers could withstand the cold and radiation of
on our database. space.
4. All the children enjoyed going to school apart from Harry. 44. It took us eight hours to reach our final destination.
5. Although we set off early in the morning, the roads were already busy. 45. It was very … of you / courageous
46. James made a great/ effort
6. Annie can come / out
47. Kate feel much more/ optimistic
7. As Jack wasn’t accustomed 48. My parents never allow me/ to
8. At the end of the performance / applause 49. My wife was totally / engrossed
50. My wife was totally engrossed trivialize in the book she was reading.
9. Certain nonperishable anticipation of the annual
51. Only those who register before 1 December will be privileged eligible
10. Chris is poorly paid /on to enter the competition.
11. Could you please cut /down on. 52. Our group is quite new – it was only formed about three years ago.
12. Football club manager Steve Darnley / levelled at 53. Overworking yourself to a vicious circle of stress.
54. Passengers can upgrade to first / supplement
13. Given the remote location of the house you’ll be working on, I hope
55. Paula is in a meeting at the…/call
you’ll assume suppose the problems involved in
56. Peter doesn’t find his work doesn’t commit himself to it very well.
14. Have you got plenty of money in case there's an emergency? 57. Please note that prices customer’s expence .
15. He found a good. /though 58. Shall we have an…/ Yes, lets
16. He had to borrow some money so he could pay for the meal. 59. She always ate breakfast at../setting out
60. She felt very close / to
17. He has a reputation for being/ rote. 61. She hadn’t slept for three days../pale
18. He is a very bossy child. / telling. 62. She is highly-skilled / in
63. She ought to have had more time to get fit before she ran in the race.
19. He prides himself on his ability to remember faces and names.
64. Success as an athlete is dependent on having plenty of self-discipline.
20. He speak five European../tongue 65. 65Tanya Milton’s The Lost Country is a beautiful work of art from this
21. He… up going to the/gave hitherto unknown artist
22. I am afraid [Link]… / put 66. Thanks to a passerby's quick thinking, the accident was / averted
23. I am really sorry to let / come up 67. The ‘New Reels’ festival is an annual showcase for the work graduates
have done at film schools across the country
24. I applied for a very interesting job but was turned down. 68. The board wants to make some profound changes in the company next
25. I couldn’t really agree with him as there were a number of lapses in his year.
argument. 69. The board wants to make some severe changes in the company
70. The boss tends to turn a blind eye to staff occasionally being late.
26. I didn’t mean to upset her / speech
71. The company stood even in its first year and made a small profit the
27. I don’t hold / out following year.
28. I don’t know where I went wrong with this calculation; I’ll just have to 72. The current dearth of fresh vegetables is a result of the appalling
start from scratch and do it all over again. weather of the last few months.
29. I had to creep silently up the stairs so as not to wake anyone in the 73. The hotel restaurant / caters for
house 74. The lecture gave us / insight
30. I really enjoy stories that are set in the distant future 75. The new housing law will / transition
31. I thoroughly enjoyed the play though I couldn't help but feel that it 76. The number of stars observed by astronomers is probably the merest
ended rather / abruptly fraction of the total number that exist in our universe.
32. I’d like to…a table / book 77. The party was cancelled at short notice, due to illness.
33. I’ll never forget that incredible view, it’ll be etched on my memory for 78. The phones all looked so…/mak
all time. 79. The picnic was fun although the weather was bad.
34. If prices continue to rise, many people won’t be able to make ends 80. The purpose of the course / awareness
meet 81. The shrill ringing of the phone rudely interrupted my train of thought.
35. If you’re not feeling better by the end of the week, you should go to 82. The striker seized his chance and put the ball in the back of the net.
the doctor 83. The teacher glared/at
36. I'm afraid we'll have to walk up the stairs, as the elevator is out of order 84. The traffic was so/heavy
37. In the … of the latest / light 85. 85There is a lot of work to do / for
38. In the city centre, there’s a wide range of restaurants to choose from 86. They agreed to lend him…/provided that
39. Is there plenty of food for everyone?
87. This book is not only for students of anthropology, but will also be of
interest to the casual reader.
88. Thomas kept shuffling with his papers because he was so nervous
before he made his speech
89. Tim was grateful / for
90. We are looking for / take
91. We didn’t want to / forgo
92. We passed him in the car the../at
93. When Joanne stopped working, it left a great / void
94. With this discovery / threshold
95. You go to a library to borrow books
96. You go to a station to catch a train
97. You should always make sure your heating is turned off before you
leave you house
98. You should not have a dog if you are not prepared to look after it.
99. You throw a ball into a net when you play basketball
100. Zoe and Corinne drift apart after graduation.
C) If you don’t attend your appointment, B) Going sightseeing. B) You can only stay in your
you may have to pay a fee. caravan for six months or less at one
time.

B) The book is an account of work with the C) Phone before 10.00 am if you want. C) The book has simple.
doctor to visit you at home instruction
endangered animals.

C) We would like your old reading B) Do not leave any garbage on the A) Barbara Hamilton has written
material for our patients. Beach. this letter to offer compensation for a
difficult rail journey in March.

A) Those wishing to join a course will A) Products are currently more C) The driver will put passengers’
be interviewed. expensive than they were. luggage on the bus
during breakfast.

В) The president’s plans were acted A) What does the sign say? B. This shop will keep customer’s
upon quickly. This store is going to open later than watches for up to twelve months.
normal on Thursday morning.
C. Stefano has given up waiting for C. The last day for returning A. change an arrangement
Philippe to arrive.
completed forms for the trip is Friday.

B. The lift will not be going to the C) Sally B) Put this form in your car
basement today. windscreen after filling it in.

A) the transport A) receive money for the dry clean Two hours is the minimum time
from Sonja tonight. recommended for a visit to the castle

B. You must not go swimming B. You can leave old tickets in this box. C. Have you bought a car park
ticket und put it in the car?

C. Signs were changed. A. Be careful, cyclists can ride in the B. Put things in front of the door.
opposite direction.
A. park behind the restaurant. C. drivers C. Safety equipment is required
before entering.

B. To remind her to do something. B. To arrive punctually, Ed should C. In a playground.

use a different route.

B. Gina. B. Annette is writing this card while A. Use this button to call hotel staff if you
cannot get in.
Ellen attends an interview.

A. Some photocopies are now cheaper [Link] are charged the B. The library is not open on
than they were. normal price if they forget their meal Sunday.
tickets.

C. Break this glass if there is a fire. B. Tracy is offering to let Karen read her B. Everything will be more expensive
library book. tomorrow
READING PART
#A
1. A love of travelling
For Nigel Portman a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’.In common with many other British teenagers, he
A. settling down A. come D. right A. relying B. Short

2. A famous artist - Picasso

Pablo Picasso was born in 1881 in Malaga, Spain, the son of an artist, Jose Ruiz, and Maria Picasso. He took his mother’s
C. which A. career D. career B. believe D. Generation

3. Advertising
A company tells the public about the things it makes through advertising. A company also____1____advertising to persuade
C. uses B. more A. ways D. in A. Without

4. A new book about history

History is much less simple than it something seems. There are many stories that can__1____told about the past.
C. be A. as C. how C. what A. Only
#B
5. Bebel Gilberto
Bebel Gilberto is one of Brazil’s most talented singers. Her first album,’Tanto Tempo’ ____1____ bought by over a million
D. was B. time D. remembers A. to C. Joined

6. Bebel Gilberto-2
Bebel Gilberto is one of Brazil’s most talented singers. With her first album, ’Tanto Tempo’, Bebel says she didn’t
D. whether D. speaks A. much C. plans A. Until

7. Book review
Dava Sobel’s best-seller, Longitude, tells the story of John Harrison’s long____1____ with the English establishment of the
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Deserts exist in every continent of the world apart from Europe. A region can be called a desert if its ____1____ annual
B. average D. While C. thought A. wide B. few

[Link] and wolves

Analysis of DNA extracted from a fossil tooth recovered in southern Siberia confirms that the tooth belonged to one of the
A. as B. while D. where B. than C. Had
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10. Getting on Well at Work
Most people spend so much of their lives at work that it’s ____1____ to develop good relationships with those around them.
D. vital B. halfway A. fair B. withstand D. devote
11. Getting involved in student life
It is important to remember that going to university or college is about so ____1____more than just studying. There are a lot
D. much C. to B. Being C. if A. Not
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12. John Ruskin
In the nineteenth century, John Ruskin, an English writer and art critic made great efforts to encourage people to draw. He
A. claimed D. situation C. attracted A. strengthened A. Closely

13. John Ruskin (2)

In the nineteenth century, John Ruskin, an English writer and art critic, made great efforts to encourage people to draw,
widely aimed make come understanding
#K
14. Keep yourself motivated to study
At times, you may find your course less interesting or exceptionally hard, and then maintaining motivation is seriously
B. is C. would D. as A. make B. Whatever
#M
15. My day
I get up ____1____6:30 in the morning. I always run in the park. Then I _____2_____breakfast. I drink a____3_____of
C. at A. have C. glass B. can A. hours
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16. Oldest big cat fossil found in Tibet
Scientists have identified a new big cat fossil. Found in the foothills of the Himalayas, the fragments are considered to be the
D. between B. that B. how C. to D. from

#P
17. Preserving food
You may wonder why it is that whenever there is a public holiday coming up which lasts for more than a day, everyone feels
C. heaping C. instinct C. preoccupied A. short B. Spares

18. Pygmy Three-toed Sloth (Brady puspygmaeus)

The smallest of the three-toed sloths is the pygmy three-toed sloth. It is characterised ____1____ pale grey-brown fur that is
C. by A. which D. of B. makes B. from
#the
19.
Although the River Amazon is not as long as the River Nile, it carries much more water. Starting high up in the Andes
A. cause B. way D. these B. which C. can

20.
Although the River Amazon is not as long as the River Nile, it carries much more water. Starting high up in the Andes
B. passes C. is C. joins D. reaches B. Amount

21. The Island of St Kilda

We were entering our sixth hour at sea,sailing west onto the Atlantic from the Scottish mainland when we finally saw St
C. what C. its A. one B. all D. Being
22. The ancient Roman City of Ostia
The Roman city of Ostia took its name from the Latin ostium, meaning river mouth. According to texts from writer and poet
C. few A. which D. had D. came C. must

23. The Sami reindeer herders

I was recently privileged to join a Sami reindeer herdsman to experience the 110-kilometre annual migration, a grueling and
B. in C. ought D. well A. little B. ourselves

24. The philosopher, Immanuel Kant

Immanuel Kant was an 18th century German philosopher ____1____work initiated dramatic changes in the fields of
B. whose A. in B. thinking D. forward C. as

25. Universal Wet Weekend

The weather across much of the British Isles remained settled last week, with a good deal of sunshine. The rest of the world,
A. extreme D. average B. soaking D. nearly C. Heavy
Reading part only СӨЗ ЖАЗУ (WORD WRITING)
1. A Fitness Buddy
Sometimes the hardest part of exercising is just getting to the gym, and a recent study shows that having a friend to go with
incentive evenly perception break hold out

[Link] Roddick (1942-2007)

In 1976, Anita Roddick opened the first Body Shop in Brighton, England. She sold skin creams made from natural ingredients
noticed but discussed kind doing

3. A love of travelling
For Nigel Portman a love of travelling began with what’s called a ‘gap year’. In common with many other British
settling down come right relying short

4. Amelia Earhart, Pioneer Woman Pilot (1897-1937)

Amelia Earhart, the pioneering woman pilot, had 1) first flying lesson in January 1921, and convinced herself that she was
her to then around enough
5. Board games in cafés
In cities across Canada, you might be struck by the number of cafés 1) solely to the playing of board games. Many of them
designed sprung model outgoing glued to

[Link] review
Dava Sobel’s best-seller, Longitude, tells the story of John Harrison’s long ____1____with the English
battle personified owe picked up let

7. Blobfish is ugliest animal

The grumpy-looking, gelatinous blobfish has won a public vote to become the official mascot of the Ugly Animal Preservation
to between from with Crocodiles

8.
All crocodiles live near water, whether it is a swamp or marshy area, lake or river, and they spend a considerable amount of
land Besides perfectly periods remain

[Link] English Books!

Have you just started to learn English? Do you want to buy some English books beginners?
For have them more will

[Link] game review

to tick all right boxes/draws the gaming/an action game in []players pilot/chance to collaborate []one another in a game/[]not a lot of the game
the on which with although

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Earth Decides wholly Time remain

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Most people spend so much of their lives at work that it’s ____1____ to develop good relationships with those
vital halfway fair withstand devote

13 Graphology at work
Graphology, the science of analyzing handwriting, is used by recruitment personnel in many companies. Job applicants 1)
are to of about with

14. Graphology at work with Eleanor Sturgeon

Can your handwriting reveal anything at all concerning your character? Enough, perhaps, to decide whether you will get the
for how and because have

15. Diamonds are forever

The word diamond' comes from the Greek word 'adamas', meaning 'unconquerable' and they have been a source of fascination
one being which of since

16. Dear Maria

It’s good to be back home in my country but I still think all the friends I made in our English class, especially you. I was sad I left
England because my visit too short. I would to return to England but time I will stay for a longer time. Sophie
about when was like this

17. Dear Lorna

How are you? I’ve got a job in the Tourist Information Office. I start work at half past seven, so I to get up very early! I love
have number\ lot about the in\ warning

[Link] Sir
Dear Si, I read your advertisement for English courses in the newspaper. I would to have some more information. How does
like much on to this

19. Eating your greens

Eating my greens is something I’ve always enjoyed. As a child, I’d happily 1) my way through large servings of green
munch glistening diversity source remaining

20. Henry Davies

In 1948 businessman Henry Davies was reading a newspaper when he suddenly
came for what that to

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Jane [___] you to swim in six races! Is that [___]much swimming for you
going enough are wants too

[Link] Helga I went to [the]seaside last Saturday/I was feeling fed [up]and I was/always been scared [of]the big rides/it was
[much]fun/with me next [time]
the up of much time

[Link] Jan! Dad and I are having a lovely time on holiday here. We go to the beach every day and [___]is a lots to doat the hotel
in the
there for arrive have See

25. Hello Sergei, I am studying very hard at the moment. I find lot of the subjects difficult, but are all very interesting. I hope I
can get a good job when I finished the course. I like to go and work another country because I enjoy travelling. Alice
a they have would in

26. Is there any point in travelling?

If our lives are dominated by a search for happiness, then perhaps few activities reveal as much about the dynamics of this 1)–
quest however, constraints inundated facilitate

27. Juggling
Juggling involves throwing a number of objects up into the air and catching them 1) dropping a single one. Probably the
without instead in of by

28. Juggling (2)

Enrico Rastelli was probably the greatest juggler the world has ever known. Juggling Involves throwing a number of objects up
without a what than could

[Link] picture were invented

Movies very [___] became popular/were built in a [___] of Los Angeles/ [___] the 1920,Hollywood/ the world film [___]/Words
[___]on screen from time
quickly district By industry appeared

30. Light pollution

Light pollution occurs when powerful electric lights around us stop us seeing the stars in the night sky. Amazingly, many
have not by as with

31. Newmarket. England. 20th July

Newmarket. England. 20th July. Dear Maria, How are you? I’m studying hard __England. I have lessons for five __a day
in hours to went very
32. Online Order Confirmation
To: From: Customer services Title: Online Order Confirmation
placed keen reason done follow

[Link] in cold deserts

The vast sagebrush landscapes of the western United States form an immense cold-desert ecosystem. Long, frozen winters and
how the as be what

34
Pelicans are remarkable birds. They have large pouches underneath their beaks which hold 1) to three times as much as their
up even for unlike still

35
Success often depends on a crucial quality: perseverance, the ability to keep going in adverse circumstances -with a cheerful
all unless poor someone However,

[Link] Dear Maria

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but [___] time
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than the to who be

[Link] Hotel
The Riverside Hotel has had a reputation for excellent food ever 1) the day it opened in 1949. It was started by a
businessman
since into was being a

[Link] hot river

Deep in the Amazon jungle there’s an amazing natural phenomenon: a river so hot it almost boils. How on is that possible? It’s
earth Of Can To be

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By seven o'clock in the morning the little café is crowded, every table , the smell of coffee and cooking in the air. Some sit
filled feeling date offers shines

41. Universal Wet Weekend

he weathers across much of the British Isles remained settled last week, with a good deal of sunshine. The rest of
extreme average soaking nearly heavy
42. Ways of Communicating
with all social animals, must be able to communicate. 1) through communication can one animal influence
Only another As their such

43. Who to respect

When I was a child, I clearly remember being told that I should respect the elderly. To be honest, I could not really see I should
why old this despite same

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Texts Reading
1.A Family Car
[Link] French woman was selling the car because / she found the seats too hard
[Link] did the Brookes family enjoy doing most in their car? / traveling to other countries
[Link] car has never had / a new engine
[Link] is going to sell the car because / he doesn’t use it any more
[Link] does Alex say about the car / it still goes very well
2. Amanda
[Link] Amanda first entered Heinzelman’s shop Mary Louise seemed /В) delighted that Amanda had returned
[Link] what Mary Louise says, it seems that /c) she thought it was late for a customer call
[Link] quickly told Mary Louise that she was on holiday because she wanted to /B) stop Mary Louise talking so much
[Link] Mary Louise wave to her, Amanda remembered that Mary Louise /A) had had a very similar childhood to hers
[Link] what Amanda says about Mattie, it is clear that /А) Mattie was a lot younger than Amanda
3. Chris Sharma
[Link] is the writer doing in the first paragraph? D) Summing up the main achievements of Sharma’s climbing career
[Link] was Sharma’s attitude on completing Realization? A) He considered it an important event in his career
[Link] does Sharma say about his life after Realization? B) He found the attention he received hard to deal with
[Link] does Sharma say about his recent involvement in climbing? C) He is grateful for the support he gets from other climbers
[Link] of the following is Sharma most likely to say about himself? D) Although this sport has always fascinated me, I have
needed to take a break from it occasionally
[Link] McGregor and Charley Boorman
[Link] McGregor and Boorman firs had the idea for their trip, their wives C) seemed to accept it
[Link] the beginning, why did the actors decide to travel a long way A) to make a TV programme
[Link] does McGregor say about his motorbike training? B) It made him sad initially
[Link] he is back home, McGregor B) misses the quieter places they went to
[Link] writer thinks the TV programme is good because of A) the people who took part in it
5. Homage to Kefalonia
[Link] the writer mentioned she was going to Kefalonia, other people were B) discouraging
[Link] the evenings, the streets in the town of Sami are full of C) a mix of the entire population
[Link] does the writer recommend about the Melissani cave? A) seeing the cave at a particular time for the best view
[Link] does the writer say about influences from abroad in Kefalonia? A) There are ruins of buildings from a different age and
culture
[Link] did the director of the film say about Kefalonia? B) The inhabitants of the island are very special.
[Link] to the Newsport Evening News
[Link] is the writer trying to do in the letter? B) Show her thanks
[Link] will the reader learn from the letter? C) There are some kind people in Newport.
[Link] did the writer feel after her experience? A) Surprised that nothing was stolen
[Link] did the writer cry? D) She was anxious
[Link] would be a good headline for the letter? C) Woman’s bad day has a happy ending.
[Link] Stephen Lowry
[Link] did Lowry do after work? B) He studied art.
[Link]’s family? A) liked his paintings
[Link] became famous because C) an important man liked his paintings
[Link] Lowry stopped working in the office, he A) became rich
[Link], Lawry’s work is B) loved in his own country
[Link] a career in music
[Link] first paragraph says that anyone who wants a career in music/.is fortunateif they are discovered by talent …
[Link] are musicians advised to market themselves?/.They should show that they are different from other musicians
[Link] musicians are waiting for their career to start, they should/.find work that will help them in their profession
[Link] advice is given to musicians concerning their websites? /. The website should be easy to use
[Link] sales, the fifth paragraph suggests that musicians should/ ask localbusinesses to support events they organize
[Link] does the final paragraph say about working for music companies?/ Musicians have to be respectful towards the
companies
9.. Piano players- when they were young
[Link] had more than one sister or brother? B) Oleg
[Link] enjoyed other subjects as well as music? C) Josef
[Link] studied in another county for two years? B) Oleg
[Link] had music lessons with someone who wasn’t a piano player? A) Ivan
[Link] also wrote music? A) Ivan
[Link] of the Air
[Link] does Jack live?/20 kilometres from the nearest village
[Link] the second paragraph, we learn that Schools of the Air/are the answer to an Australian problem.
[Link] morning after breakfast,/Jack joins his class on the internet.
[Link] happens during the Maths class?/ The pupils listen to their classmates.
[Link] well as online lessons,/Jack receives things to watch and read.
[Link] Together
[Link] is the write trying to do in this article? / Describe a teacher’s ideas about the importance of singing
[Link] can the reader find out from the article? / How singing is anyone can do
[Link] does Ruth think singing with other people can help you? / You can get to know other people
[Link] made Ruth start her own class? / She enjoyed going to a singing class herself
[Link] is the best advertisement for Ruth’s singing classes? / SONGS FOR ALL! Can you sing? Try our 'Singing for
Everyone' class every week and find out! Make new friends.
12. Racing Driver
[Link] Carrie Wilson took part in competitions for radio controlled cars ,C) she found the journeys to the events enjoyable
[Link] to the second paragraph, Carrie hoped C) to match Fittipaldi’s speed.
[Link] does the third paragraph say about Carrie’s time at school? C) She had difficulty in doing all her home work
[Link] happened as soon as Carrie left school? C) Her father became her trainer
[Link] does the fifth paragraph say about Carrie’s situation now? A) She is very inexperienced compared with some other drivers
I6.n the final paragraph, what does Carrie say about her progress? B) She believes she learns from the mistakes she makes
13
[Link] Green is planting trees to A) redevelop an area outside the city
[Link] land can be used for growing trees when B) better ways of farming found
[Link] British suddenly started to value trees because of C) a single night of bad weather
[Link] of increasing interest in trees is shown by the number of A) people joining a tree conversation club
[Link] Robinson C) helps children appreciate trees
14. The wisdom of Birds an illustrated history of ornithology by Tim Birkhead
[Link] point is made about our ancestors’ beliefs concerning birds? B) It is difficult to understand they were taken seriously
[Link] is the focus of Birkhead’s book? A) Developments in the way that knowledge is gained
[Link] point does the reviewer make in the third paragraph? B) It is necessary to question generally held beliefs
[Link] to the fourth paragraph John Ray’s book A) is more important than a first impression would suggest
[Link] reviewer refers to swallows landing on ships in mid-ocean to show that C) beliefs about birds were rarely changed in the
light of fresh evidence
[Link] point does the reviewer make in the sixth paragraph? D) The study of birds helps us to make sense of the world
15
[Link] she arrived at the workshop, the writer A) was not sure if her first impression of Hurst was accurate
[Link] has few problems selling his furniture because he B) is known to be a skilled craftsman
[Link] does Hurst think has led to the decline in the craft of cabinet making? C) Consumers will accept poor quality furniture
[Link] believes that it is essential for craftsmen to C) produce functional designs
[Link] writer’s final impression of Hurst is that he A) has an unusual attitude to his work
[Link] origins of agriculture
[Link] did Lilian Gibbs notice about the trees in the forest?/A large number were very similar in their shape.
[Link] the second paragraph, what does the writer say about farming?/It resulted in eventual changes in communal living.
[Link] to the third paragraph, the most recent evidence shows that ‘proto-farming’/first appeared in the Middle East. In the
[Link] paragraph, the writer says that the food grown in the early days of farming was probably/
eaten on special occasions.
[Link] the fourth paragraph, the writer says that after the era of ‘garden farms’, people seemed to be unsure about whether/they
could get suitable types of crop for domestic agriculture.
[Link] to the final paragraph, what change did proto-farming undergo in its development?/It went from being experimental
to being essential.
[Link] in the park
[Link] has the writer written this text?/To show people how serious the Park's traffic problem is.
[Link] would a reader learn from the text?/How the traffic situation in the Park could be improved.
[Link] does Martin Doughty say about the situation in the Park?/It would be unfair to stop people using cars in the Park.
[Link] does the writer say about traffic in the Park?/Traffic jams spoil people's experiences of the Park.
[Link] of the following might Martin Doughty say?/The traffic jams and pollution are getting worse/ Please don’t make
unnecessary journeys through the Park and use public transport when you can
18. White Star School
[Link] is the writer trying to do in the text? A) Give information about a new school
[Link] most unusual thing about White Star School is C) the teaching method
[Link] Bartlett started White Star School because A) she wanted to stay in a area
[Link] the future, Jane would like the students to D) encourage others to care for the environment
[Link] would a teacher at the White Star School say about it? C) Although we spend a lot of time outdoors, it’s very important
to us that the children get the best education possible.
[Link] in southern Utah
[Link] first paragraph indicates that the writer wants to C) consider whether damage caused by off-road driving can be limited
[Link] to the second paragraph, which definition of wilderness is shared by the general public and US legislation? B) areas
which are inhabited or visited by few people
[Link] change that has occurred in southern Utah is mentioned in the third paragraph? D) There has been a reduction in the
level of rainfall
[Link] effect has the use of ORVs in Tenmile Canyon recently had? D) The disappearance of some types of fish and insects
[Link] view do many environmental organisations in the region have? D) There are not enough police officers in areas used by
ORV drivers
READING PART
A
AINSLEY HARRIOTT + AN ENTERTAINER
[Link] is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
to describe how he lives
[Link] would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
He enjoys spending time with his family
[Link] does the writer say about himself?

[Link] does he say about his working life?

He gets his best ideas at certain times
[Link] of the following is the best description of the writer
The TV cook who loves making people laugh, watching football and, having a happy family life
ATHLETICS IN JAMAICA
[Link] is the writer doing in this text?
Discussing the importance of an athletics championship
[Link] does the text say about the Championships?
They started over 100 years ago
[Link] does Dwayne Simpson say about the Championships?
They encourage young athletes to do their best
[Link] to Nathaniel Day, the event
Helps young athletes get used to being filmed
5. Which best describes the Jamaica Schools Championships?
It’s an important event which helps young athletes to improve
A MATTER OF METRES
[Link] this text the author is describing
Large creatures
[Link] to the text, some giants
Can be quite nice
[Link] is the best description, according to the author, of giants in Germanic and Scandinavian tales?
They are scary
[Link] have scientists found?
Very large bones
[Link] author believes that
Some of the stories may be true ACTIVITY CENTRE +rock climbing
ACTIVITY CENTRE +rock climbing
[Link] is the writer trying to do in this text?Say how she spent some free time
[Link] can the reader lern from the text?What sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
[Link] do you think the writer might describe her weekend? interesting
[Link] do we learn about the group?Some of them already knew each other
[Link] of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?
Set in beautiful countryside. Accommodation provided. Work with a group – we show you range of outdoor activities that you
didn’t realize you could do!
A HOTEL UNDER THE SEA
[Link] is the writer doing in this text?
Giving information about an underwater hotel
[Link] do we learn about the hotel?
It will only have a small number of rooms
[Link] can guests do in the hotel?
Watch the ocean life near the hotel
[Link] is the best thing about the hotel, according to the designers?
It won’t cause any damage to the environment
[Link] might a guest in this hotel say?
It’s great to stay in such a beautiful hotel that is also good for the planet
B
BODY SHOP
[Link] is the writer’s main purpose in writing this text?
To introduce her ideas to the reader
[Link] would someone learn from this text?
What the writer’s book is about
[Link] does the writer feel about the business she runs?
It is not like any other company
[Link] kind of workers does the writer like to employ?
Workers who have the same attitudes as she does
[Link] kind of person does the writer seem to be?
She seems to be someone with strong opinions
D
DON’T CALL ME
[Link] is the writer’s aim in the article?
To express his/her dislike of mobile phones
[Link] is the writer’s main complaint?
Mobile phones are anti-social
[Link] does the writer fell about using mobile phones in public places?
Annoyed
[Link] does the writer think?
There are interruptions to lessons because of mobile phones
WINTER DRIVING
[Link] is the writer trying to do in this text?
Advise people about safe driving in winter
[Link] would somebody read this text?
To learn about better driving
[Link] does the writer think?
Drivers should expect problems in winter
[Link] does the writer talk about a cup of coffee?
To explain the importance of smooth movements
[Link] traffic sign shows the main idea of the text?
DRIVE CAREFULLY! ICE ON ROAD AHEAD
L
LETTER TO TEENAGE MAGAZINE
[Link] is the writer complaining about in the letter?
Adults can be thoughtless on trains
[Link] will the reader discover from the letter
There are too few seats on trains
[Link] is the writer’s opinion about some passengers?
They behave badly
[Link] couldn’t the writer leave the train?
Somebody had hurt her
[Link] would be a good headline for Charlotte’s letter?
Where have all the nice people gone?
LITTLE CHEFS
[Link] is the writer trying to do in this text?
Describe how some children spend their spare time
[Link] can the reader learn from the text?
Why the classes are so successful
[Link] did Fiora join the course?
Her mother wanted her to develop an interest
[Link] does Philippe say about his young students?
They will be confident about cooking in the future
5. What would one of Philippe say about his young students?
I was on a waiting list for ages, but now I’m on the course. Last week I cut up some onions – it was hard!
S
SIX MONTHS AGO I MADE A RASH
[Link] the first day of the job arrived the writer was surprised
That the day had come round so quickly
[Link] the writer arrived to start her job she
Realized she should have done more preparation
[Link] to the writer, the parents were
Glad to live their children
[Link] writer’s west moment
Was hard to put into words
[Link] to the writer, adults
Sometimes forget that children have worries too
H
HE PRICE OF A PERFECT HOLIDAY?
[Link] purpose of the text is to
Explain some of the problems that cruise ships cause
[Link] reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because
They use types of fuel that are not permitted on land
[Link] do learn about the waste products on cruise ships?
An enormous amount of the waste water isn’t recycled
[Link] are cruise ship passengers not popular in some cities?
They don’t spend money on meals
5. Whish best describes large cruise ships?
They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren’t environmentally friendly
N
NOTTING HILL CARNAVAL
[Link] is the writer’s main aim in writing the text?
Do understand and describe the Notting Hill Carnival
[Link] to the passage, Notting Hill Carnival..
Is held annually in August
[Link] the Notting Hill Carnival..
Music and color fill the streets of London
4. The writer claims that
Dancers in the carnival wear special clothes
[Link] the carnival is a celebration of the traditions of black British
Everyone seems to participate in it
NEW WRITING 3
[Link] is the writer doing in this text?
Give her opinions about a new book
[Link] would somebody read the text?
To find out more details about something
[Link] does the writer think of New Writing 3?
It’s very good
[Link] might you feel after reading Jane Harris’s piece
Sick
[Link] of the following describes New Writing 3?
Great value: the best of new writing for only £6.99
J
JACQUES COUSTEAU: A REMARKABLE MAN
[Link] is the writer trying to do in this text?
Introduce readers to the filmmaker Jacues Y ves Cousteau
[Link] child, Cousteau had….
Delicate health
[Link] a car accident he….
Broke his extremities
[Link] developed underwater breathing equipment
To extend his underwater investigations
[Link] World War II Cousteau collaborated with…
Underground resistance fighters in France
M
MAN CLAIMS HE WAS MISED OVER NUTRITIONAL CONTENT OF MEALS ADAPTED FROM THE GUARDIAN
[Link] is Caesar Barder famous?
Because he sued fast food chains for more than 40 years
[Link] does Caesar Barber say about fast food?
He didn’t know what the content of fast food was
[Link] the first heart attack , Caeser Barber
Carried on eating fast food
[Link] did the American media react to this lawsuit?
The media made fun of Caesar Barber
[Link] Barber’s lawyer argues that
Caesar Barber is trying to force fast food
[Link] is meant by the expression “hard on the heels”?

[Link] is Mr. Turney-McGrivey’s opinion about the publicity surrounding Caeser Barber’s case?
It is good because it raises awareness about the connection between fast food and obesity
[Link] writer concludes that [Link]
Raised awareness about the problem of obesity
MICHAEL FENTON + exercises
[Link] is the author trying to do in the text?
Talk about keeping fit at home
[Link] would somebody read the text?
To learn how to save time in the kitchen
[Link] does the writer think about this exercise program me?
You can exercise while doing the housework
[Link] might you fell after Michael Fenton’s exercise programme?
Tired but pleased