is PAPER 1 Reading and Use of Engin >> PART 1A 2C 3D 4C 5B 6C 7D 8D >> PART 2 Gas like Wit into 13be t4when/it Yo wath / against. 16 off >> PARTS 17 height (adjective to noun) 18 construction (verb to noun} 439 exciting (verb to adjective) 20 imaginative (varb to adjective) 21 drawings (verb to noun, plural form) 22 ideal (noun to adjective) 23 surprisingly (verb to adjective to adverb) 24 recognition (verb to noun) >> PART 4 28 know I the cost of 26 should not / shouldn't Ihave d 27 due to tthe bad 28 had better I not be 29 has been Iranslated 30 not phone I unless she gets >> PARTS 31 A; Incorrect: If he's @ three-time world champion, he ‘can't have lost frequently, Incorrect: He looks gentle, but he wasn't gentle in the ring. : Incorrect: He must have fought back to be world champion three times. ‘ne was just a hulk who knew how to take @ 318: 86 A; Incorrect: He used to resent it, which means thet now he doesn't 38 B: Incorrect: He doesn't say that wrestlers are not good actors. 35 C: Correct ‘I used to really resent the acting label, but it is acting’. Incorrect: He means that the acting aspect of wrestling sometimes comes close to being real. 36 A: Correct: Wrestling is all about characters’ 36 B: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text 36 C: Incorrect: There's no suppart far this in the text 36 D: Incorrect: There's no reference to this in the text 35 D: >> PARTS 137 D: Link between ‘best-selling computer game’ in the praviaus sentenca and ‘ts suceass’, Algo link between ‘ts success lies in the use of special effects’ and ‘stunning action sequences that rely on fantasy effects’ Contrastive link between ‘film makers have started to realise that they could set films in similar sc future worlds’ and ‘However, the difficulty for the producers of Hollywood appears to be... Link between the question Why do some players feel disappointed by films based on their favourite ‘games?’ and the answer ‘One reason is technical’ Link between ‘your favourite thriller, You wouldn't be intorested in watching the film if you knew the identity of the murderer’ and ‘In films you are not ‘supposed to have access to all the information’ Link between ‘Suspense and mystery are essential elements of film-making’ in the previous paragraph and "This is not tae for computer games’ Link between ‘films and computer games’, We go to the cinema to let someone else tell us @ story’ and “a story and a game’ >> PART i ‘And | just don't think it's a very interesting job.” : ‘my mother has always tried to steer me away from i 7 iographies, he has written a novel 32 B: Incorrect: This is the opposite of what the text says. 382 C: Correct ‘a brillant first novel . likely to gain a wide readership’. Incorrect: ‘there is far more to it than that Inearrect: Tha paragraph is about his parents, nat about his childhood. Correct: "His father was an athletics director. i ‘mother a physical education teacher’. Incorrect: There's a reference to his parents’ educational background, not his. Incorrect: If it meant background in athletics, the text ‘would aay that he came from this stock Incorrect: They weren't afraid. They thought he would get hurt Incorrect: They insisted on # college education, not training Inoorroct: Thay thaught he would quit, not that thoy. wanted him to Correct ‘| am pretty sure they thought Id get hurt and quit wrestling’ 22D: aR A: 220: aC: 33D: MA: 34.8: mc: 340: taking up the profession. ‘but then | began to think of the disadvantages.’ 46 A ‘he always tried to push me into taking up the same profession.” "Tdon't really think my dad's job affected my decision ata 48 A: “My dad Is a self-employed builder, lke his father and his grandfather ‘there aren't so many jobs available in pure research." Ido worry that we might have a big fight about this some time in the future.” “very few people get to the top of the profession.’ He also used to tell me about the satisfaction you can get from teaching Questions 1-24 = 1 mark each Questions 25-42 = 2 marks each ‘Quostione 42-62 - 1 mark eooh Cambridge English: First Tests Answer key 214PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 Question 1 Siyle Content: Noutral or semi-formal 1In your introduction state your opinion clearly. Say whether, on the whole, you think learning 2 foreign language is worth doing or not. 2 Say whether you think it is worth learning a foreign language for work reasons and explain your ideas. Say whether you think it i¢ worth learning @ foreign language for travel reasons and explain your ideas 4 Think of something else that affects your ‘argument, for example, the idea that learning other languages oan help you to communicate with friends of other nationalities; or perhaps ‘you think that learning languages Is too time- consuming. Explain your ideas. 5 In your conclusion summarise your ideas, >> PART 2 ‘Question 2 Style: Neutal. Content: 1 Explain what you are going to write about. Say what yaur favourite possession is 2 Now describe the possession. You could include how long you've had it, who gave it to you, what it's like, etc. 3 Explain why itis special to you. For example, is it associated with some special event in your life? What kind of memories are connected with it? Question 2 Style: Informal. Content: 1 Thank Marla for her emall and say that you are ooking forward to the English course, too. 2 Tall Maria whether you think you should choose indoor ar outdaae activitias and why. Tell Maria which kind of activities you enjoy doing most 4 Finish by saying you hope to hear from Maria soon. You could also ask Maria whether she ‘agrees with your choice, Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Write a short introduction and dascribe the film in general terms. You could say what the film is called, what kind of film itis, who directed It and who acts init, for example. ‘2 Describe and comment on the plot and ‘characters 3 Conclude by saying why you think the film is worth seeing ‘Question 5 (FIRST FOR BCHIOOLS only) ‘Style: Informal Content: Choose the character that is most interesting. He Cr she does not have to be the main character 242 cambridge English: First Tests Answer Key (or the hero in the book. Explain what makes this character interesting. Describe how he or she interacts withthe rest of the characters. If this ‘was a film, suggest what sort of actor or actress could play the part best, ‘The two parts of the Writing Paper have equal marks. PAPER 3 LISTENING >> PART 1 1A 2A 3C 48 5C 6C 7B BA >> PART2 9 wo 10 experience 11 agvertising 12 active 1 Hinks 38 shopping mal 16 exhausting 17 government 18 education 18 June >> PARTS 1A 2E 21H 2c 23F >> PART 4 2A 250 26 Questions 1-3 278 288 29a 20C 1 mark each Hie PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> PART 1A 2C 3D 48 5C 6A 7B 8C >> PART 2 Yor Wwere Wof Iwho 13what 14To Sas wi >> PARTS 17 threatanad (noun to varh, past participle) 18 willing (noun to adjective) 19 apparently (adjective to adverb) 20 contents (verb to noun, plural form) 21 possibilty {adjective to noun) 22 unexpected (verb to negative adjective) 23 housing (verb to abstract noun) 24 restrictions (verb to noun, plural form) >> PARTS 25 not las expensive as 28 should have / should've told Ime 27 came acroee I the photographe 28 wore painted 1 by ‘29 asked nim 1 nor to stay 30 do not / don't fee! like I going>> PARTS 31 A: Incorrect: She isn't surprised by the fact that she's driving, 31 B: Incorrect It doesn't surprise her that she has been living in London for so long. 31 C: Corract:'For a moment the town mousa | hava become is being seen by the country mouse | used to be’. 131 D: Incorrect: She would choose to live In the clty again ‘given a new start 32 A: Correct: ‘the haunting sound of their wing beats ave way ta silence! £32 B: Incorrect: ‘Haunting’ here doesn’t suggest frightening. 32 C: Incorrect: The sound of the wings beating is not loud. 32 D: Incorrect: The swans don't disturb or worry him, 33 A Incorrect: The lake itself is not evidence of change. 33 B: Incorrect: Landowners have created lakes in the past as well 88 C: Corrcot: Formerly, landowners would almost certainly have made such changes for their own benefit, but this time it was done to 38 D: Incorrect: The need for preservation is not evidence of change. 34 A: Correct: ‘second-homare, together with commuters, hhave come to be accepted as a vital part of the country scene’. 34 B: Incorrect: It doesn't answer the question. 34 C: Incorrect: The text doesn't say where they are from, 34 D: Incorrect: There's na support for this in the text. 135 A Incorrect: It also depends on your personality and 35 8: 35 C: 6 the personality of your neighbours, Correct: ‘perhaps it was always mainly n their minds. : Incorrect: Much depends on the personality of your neighbours. D: Incorrect: There are examples in the text where social life in the country ia more exciting then social life in the city (‘social life seems dizzying to a Londoner’. 36 A: Incorrect: Inere's no evidence in the text that she had problems adjusting to life in London. 36 B: Incorrect: She says ‘| do enjoy my life’ 36 C: Incorrect: Thera'e ne referance to tho personality of ‘people in her street. 36 D: Correct: "This Is very untike ving in a London street >> PARTS 37 F: Link betwoen ‘extraordinary anatomy’ and ‘the ‘thumb alone is controlled by nine soparate muscles Link between ‘muscles’ and ‘Some are connected’ ‘38 D: Link between ‘other species have hands too’ and ‘the five fingers at the end of an orangutan’s arm’. Link between ‘Na one would doubt’ and ‘we have to look closer’ 89 A: Link between ‘bones’ and ‘smaller ones’. 40 G: Link between the statement ‘Early hands were more exotic’ and the examples ‘Some species had seven fingers. Others had eight’ 41 E: Link between ‘many different types of hands, from dolphin flippers .. hanging hooks of sloths * and ‘By studying these’. Link between ‘scientists are beginning to understand’ and "ney can also see 42 B: Link between the fact thatthe differences between a ‘vulture’s wing and a lion's paw come down to ‘tiny variations’ and ‘t may just be a litle more of one protein here, alittle less of another there! 50 C; ‘how pollution can destruy buildings i 51 C: “to launch a campaign for the restoration of the >> PART? 48 A: ‘gained a lot of publicity for the school” 44 D: ‘a website that the school had started. 45 B: “Al 46 A. ‘and handed over nearly £1000 to the World Wide ding expart on wild birde wae invit Fund tor Nature. 47 D: ‘took pupils to the coastal marshes of Easton’ 48 C: ‘the effects of variations in climatic patterns.” 49: ‘monitored the progress of species threatened with extinction’ the region.” medieval square. '52 D: ‘Tha pupils at this inner-city secondary school’ PAPER 2 Writing >> PART 1 Question 1 Style: Semiformal or neutral Content: 1 In your introduction state your opinion clearly. Say which of the two you think is better. 2 Inthe body of your essay give reasons for your ‘choice and support them with examples. Make sure you include the points in the notes. Say ‘something about the range of goods available imeach and how the prices compare. Also, add ‘a point of your own. For example, you might ‘say something about which type of shop is ‘more convenient, or how friendly the staff are, {3 Make a lst of possible disadvantages of your preterred type of shop and give examples. Does ithave a wider choice of goods? Are these ‘goods cheaper and / or good value for money? ‘1In your conclusion eummarise which type of shop you prefer and why. >> PART2 Question 2 Style: Noutral or informal. Content: 1 Write a brief introduction thanking Fran for his) her letter and saying you are happy to help. 2 Think of a person who is famous in your country It could be a historical figure, oF ‘samanne who is alive now, 3 Give some information about the person, for ‘example what their job istwas. ‘4 Why is this person famous? What did they do? / What have they done? '5 What do people think about this person? Do people admire them? 6 Conslude by saying whet you think about this person Question 3 Siyle: Noutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Write a short introduction and aive an overview of the TV series. Describe briefly ‘what the theme is. You could also mention ‘who directs it and who acts 2 Outline the storyline briefly and describe th main characters. CCombridge English: First Tests Answer Key 2133 Explain why people find this series amusing. 4 Conclude by giving your opininn af the series and say if you think itis worth watching, Question 4 Report (FIRST only) Style: Formal or neutral Content: 1 Think of families in your area. What are the ‘most popular spare time activities? ‘2 What are their favourite hobbies? 2 Aro people koon on eports? 4 How often do they go out? What do they do ‘when they go out? 5 Summarise your ideas. Story (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Style: Neutral Content: 1 Read the prompt santance carefully. Write it down as the first sentence of your story. 2 Think about the rest of your story. Make sure that your story follows on from the prompt sentence {and includes TV cameras and a surprise. 3 Why are the TV cameras there? What is happening outside Tim's house? Or are they there to film Tim? 4 What is the surprise? ‘9 Make sure your story has a clear ending, ‘Question 5 (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Style: Semi-formal or neutral Content: In your introduction explain ifthe book or story ‘could be performed as a play. Briefly deserihe the ‘main scenes that you would select and comment ‘on whether the characters are interesting enough {for a play. Summarise your ideas and list the main problems of turning the book or story into a play. PAPER 5 Listening >> PART 1 1A 2C 3C 48 5A 6B 7B 8A >> PART 2 9 headteacher 14 cultural 10 60,000 / sixty thousand 15 imaginative 11 80,000 / fifty thousand 16 optimistic 12 writing 17 {the} government governments 18 all day 18 second / 2nd >» PART 190 20F 21H 22C 238 >> PART 4 24A 25C 268A 27A 2BB 29C 30A 214 cambridge English: First Tests Answer key is PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> PART 1C 2D 3A 45 5A 6C 7A BA b> PART 2 Qin Othe 16 on Wa for 19lt Ttheir 1S were >> PARTS 117 happily (adjective to adverb) 18 wealthy (noun to adjectivel 19 savings (verb to noun, plural form) 20 doparture (verb to noun) 21 luxurious (noun to adjective) 22 disappointment (verb to noun) 23 freedom (adjective to noun) 24 disastrous (noun to adjective) >> PART 4 25 apologised for 1 being late / apologised 1 because he was late 26 reminds me of 27 to have Ithe kitchen redecorated 28 you mind I speaking 29 are advised Fo buy 30 wish II had /'d seen >> PARTS 31 B: This occurred while they wore out walking in the Lake District ‘itis a living force that feels joy and sadness.” "Wordsworth’s home ... is now one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District. "Wordsworth himself was far from keen on tourists.” ‘thoy aron't tall yollow trumpets... they're tiny They're grouped around individual trees rather than collecting together. "What you're seeing at last is nature transformed by human sight and imagination.” >» PART 6 37 C: Link between ‘the Interactive sports games .. she enjoyed in her formative years’ and ‘'ve always been sports-minded’ Link hetween ‘i's great fun playing against my great- ‘grandma’ and ‘She's a real pro’. Link between ‘computer game platforms continue to grow’ and ‘And as computer game usage ‘amongst older people has risen’; and between ‘computer games provide much more than simple entertainment value’ and ‘Interactive games have bboen linked to providing’ Link between ‘isnt just about hitting the treadmill at ‘the gym’ and “Just ike tragitional forms ot exercise’ 32 A: aac: 24D: 26 ¢: aa F: 398 4G:Link betwaan ‘finding the right fit ean be challenging’ and ‘Not only are the most successful platforms ‘those with user-fienaly controle’ : Link between ‘Games which mimic the movements of the sports they represent’ and ‘requires users to ‘swing their arms in the same motion as a bowler’ b> PART? 43 B: ‘it’s imperative that I stick to certain standards of cleanliness. “Tknow that having a sadentary job ean cause physical problems. ‘the light there makes it almost as yood es working in my studio.” ‘Tha room's flooded with light which helps me stay really focused when I'm writing.” “without such a lovely space to try things out in, I doubt I'd enjoy what I do even half a8 much.” 48 A: ‘its important not only to get into the right frame of mind, but the right surroundings, too, in order for the ideas to flow.” ‘it's fascinating what a calming effect this seems to have on them, “buying some ergonomic furniture... and ‘it’s really Increased my performance and output” ‘ve noticed recently that the portraits I've produced lately have a real air of saranity about them,” ‘Tha hanefits extend beyond the walls of the room 100 ~ once the doors closed, it means | can totally switch off 440: 45 ¢: 46 A: 478: 49.¢: 50 D: B1c: 52 a: PAPER 2 writing >» PART 1 Question 1 Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1In your introduction state your opinion clearly. Say whether you think traveling by public, transport is better than travelling by car or not. 2 Discuss the environmental effects of travelling by car or public transport, for example, levels 0f pollution or noise, 3 Talk about the cost of traveling by car ‘or public transport for passengers, or for governmente, which may subeidice public transport or deal with the cost of road repairs. 4 Discuss your own idea. You could talk about speed or ease of travel, for example, how easy itis to travel with luggage. You might also talk about the benefits or drawbacks of travelling by car or public transport for people of different ages. 5 Conclude with a brief summary of your points and your overall opinion, Style: Content: 1 Describe your favourite sport. You could say whether itis a team sport or individual sport ‘and why you like it. 2 Deseribe the clothes and equipment required for the sport. You could include information such as whether they are expensive and ‘whether they affect the popularity of the sport. 3 Say what qualities are required for the sport. You could also say how fit you have to ba to take it up and describe the kinds of people who enjoy the sport. You could finish your article by summarising what you have said about the sport, and why yo think other people might anjoy playing it. ‘Question 3 Style: Informal. Content: 1 Begin your letter by thanking Sam for letter and saying you're happy to tell him/her ‘about how your neighbourhood has changed. 2 Think of two or three things that have changed in your neighbourhood. For example, is the ‘taffie tho came? le tho aroa more dencely populated? Are there better facilities? ‘3 How has life changed as a result? 44 Say how you feel about these changes. Are you ‘concerned or postive about the future of the area? Question 4 Style: Neutral or sami-formal Content: 1 Write a short introduction. Give the name of the website, and say when or why you used it, 2 Write one or two paragraphs. Describe the features of the website and say why you think itis better than other websites. for example. is it cheaper to download music? Is the choice of imuisie wider? lo it easier to use? 3 Conclude by saying who you think would enjoy using the website. ‘Question 5 (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Style: Formal or neuttal. Content: Explain what you feel the message is that the writer wants to convey. Think of two or three sections or scenes that best illustrate the main theme of the buok. Describe therm in detail and explain why and how these connect to the central theme of the book. PAPER 3 Listening >> PART 1A 28 3C 4B 5A 6C 7B BA >> PART 2 9 culture 14 organisation 10 economics 18 web design 11 interviews: 16 football matches 12 anicles, 17 research 18 film crite 18 phowgrapler Py PARTS WC 0G 21F 2A mE b> PART 4 24C 25A 268 27A 288 298 30C Cambridge English: First Tests Answer key 215}a PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> PART 1 1D 2A 3A 4C 5C 68 7D BA >> PART2 boon 10 for 16 why >» PARTS 17 popularity (adjective to noun) 18 immediatoly (adjective to ariverb) 19 carefully (noun to adjective to adverb) 20 fitness (adjective to noun) 21 pressure (verb to noun) 22 ability (adjective to noun) 23 competitors (verb to noun. plural form) 24 encourage (noun to verb) AWhas 1not 13to Mon IShow >> PART 4 25 will be made Fo train 28 provided (that) 11 kept 27 Vhad /'d told you 228 succeeded in t getting 29 in spite off feeling 430 is unlikely 1t0 come >> PARTS 31 D: ‘a cord of panie pulls tight around my chest .. I's not ‘anywhere ... Surely can survive one trip without my supply of foam earplugs?” ‘in a cheap hotel... the deeply discounted hotel room.’ “But no traveller can remain in a perfectly controlled sonic hubba... Nat when we're moving thraugh ‘8 world in which ... One person's noise is another person's music.” ‘a non-stop celebration ... It was fabulous.” “we seem to layer noise upon noise. The hotel. techno music... retreats into her iPod.” 36 C: ‘Tm once again the master of my private sonic world.” >» PARTS. 37 F: Link between ‘communication equipment, controls, ‘snacks, cameras’ and ‘We have everything we need for our journey’ Link between the idea that few seamounts have boon studied: We've seen litle of these’, ‘marine biologists have studled only a few hundred! and ‘More finely detailed maps of the surface of Mars may exist than of the remotest parts of the ocean floor "Some of thasa’ in the gapped sentanca rafers ta ‘hard ‘coral, sponges, and sea fans circled by schools of fish. Link between ‘deep-sea fishing trawlers drag nets ‘weighted with heavy chains across seamounts’ and “This process : Link between "We are still in what is called the photic zone, where sunlight penetrates’ and ‘Then We descend farther, and the ocean around us is ‘completely black’ 28D: 296 216 Cambridge Enolish First Tests Answer key 42 E: Link between’ ‘something remains of a volcano’ rises! and ‘tis the >> PART 43 C: ‘I didn't pass the test until my fourth attempt.” 44 A ‘I thought because | knew how a car works it would make a difference. That was a big mistake!” ‘she used to tell me how awful it was, which put me off lot! 45 D: 46 B: ‘Iwas shaking and my knees were trembling, 47 D: ‘Ive got a part-time job delivering books .. and | have to use their delivery van. 48 C: ‘my aunt, who owns a farm, let me go into afield and drive around.’ ‘I got there five minutes late with it 49.8: they let me go ahead 50 A: ‘I haven't had the chance to drive a car ever since | got my licence. 51 .C: “ina coupla of waaks I'm confident Ill have enough to buy a decent second-hand car.” 52 A. ‘Td been riding @ motorbike for six months.” PAPER 2 Writing >> PARTY Question 1 Styl: Contant Neutral 1 Introduce the topic and mention some other ways you can get fit apart from playing sports 2 Discuss some advantages of exorcising with ‘ther people, for example it may be more fun, ‘or you may be more motivated if you don't ‘want to let your team mates down, 3 Talk about how convenient it iif you go to ‘a gym instead, for example, you can turn up ‘whenever you like, but in @ team, you have to meet at a certain time, 4 Discuss your own idea — it could be that i's easier to make new friende if you play a team sport so you're more likely to keep doing it. Orit Could be that If you exercise alone, you can push yourself harder and improve your fitness faster. 5 Conclude with a brief summary of your points and your averall opinion, >> PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral Contant: 1 In the intenduetion say whether musi is important in your life or not, and when you ‘usually listen to i 2 Write about the sort of music you enjoy and why you like it. 3 Say who you listen to it with, or say you listen to music on your own. Give reasons. 4 Conclude by soying logain, but using differont words) how important music is to you.Quostion 3 Style: Neutra Content: 1 nthe introduction give the title ofthe film and briefly mention the historical event itis based ‘on. You could give some basic information ‘such ac who directed it and whe acted in it. 2 Describe the event as it happened in history ‘and compare it with the flim. You coula ‘combine this with a description of the reabife ‘people who took part in the event and the way they were portrayed in the film. [Link] on the costumes and perhaps also con the fl sets, soundtrack and any other features of the film which were important. 4 Conclude by saying whether you think the film was historically accurate, and whether you. think people should see it ‘Question 4 Report (FIRST only) Siyle: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 State the aim of the report. 2 Explain what the young people in your area normally eat and drink. Say what their favourite eating places are. 3 Say what kind of food would be healthier 4 Suggest how they could be encouraged ro try 10 eat healthier food, Story (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only} Style: Neutral Content: 1 Read the prompt sentence carafully. Write it down as the first sentence of your story 2 Decide who Helen end Steve ere. Are they friends, colleagues or brother and sister? How old are they’ Are they studying or working? 3 Think of what happened before they burst out laughing. Give some background information before you daecribe the main ovente of the story. Remember to include a photograph {and a computer In your story. Describe the photograph briefly ~ did they see it on a ‘computer screen, or did they use the computer to email itto someone? 4 Describe Helen and Steve's feelings and reactions (o the main event of Ue story and ‘say how it affected their lives. Question 5 (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Style: Formal or neutral Content: Think of @ main event that affects the plot and development of the characters. Give some background information. Say what happens before the main event. Then describe the event. Explain briefly which characters are involved in it ‘and what their involvement is. Now explain why this event is important for the development of the story and how it affects the characters. PAPER 3 Listening >» PART 1 18 2B 3A 4C 5C 6C 7A 8B by PART 2 9 18/ eighteen 14 money 10 equipment 15 the government 11 soccer 16 success 12 made redundant 17 reasonable 13 encouragement 18 blue >> PARTS WE 20C 2G 22A 22H >> PART 24C 258 26C 27A 28C 298 30A is PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> PART 1D 28 3A 4D 5C 6B 7A 8D b> PART 2 98 Wto Min Wis 13the 14has Snot at >> PARTS 17 arrival (verb to noun) 18 baginning (verb to noun) 19 global (noun to adjective) 20 difficulties (adjective to noun, plural form} 21 sharply (adjective to adverb) 22 hunger (adjective to noun) 23 impossible (adjective to negative adjective) 24 observation (verb to noun) >> PART 4 25 never allows us Ito 26 did not / didn’t get home t until 27-so-that Lhe would 28 advised me I not to go 29 should not / shouldn't have I let 30 only guest who I did not j didn’t >> PARTS 31 B: "Put simply, I'm a better photographar whan I'm standing in front of something wonderful like the Grand Canyon in Arizona, USA. ‘Example: today my mind is absorbed. head I am getting ready. I'have a chance ones again to ascend the slopes of ‘Skellig Michael. | want to be ready to seize the day.” ‘Fortunately, it doesn't have to be an either/or decision." ‘Knowing what the place looks like in advance is invaluable. so I'l hit several internet photo sites. Besides clueing me in to the photographic possibiltice of the location, this. ‘The gist of the whole paragraph gives us the answer. 4Jim takes care to 00k tor interesting places, and takes its background into account. He also does plenty of preparation before he travels. 320: ! and ‘in my. aA: 360: 35 c: Cambridge English: First Tests Answer key 217)>> PARTS ‘37 : ‘Not really’ answers the question at the end of the previous paragraph. ‘them’ cefers to ‘numbers from one to three’ in the provious sentence. Contrastive link between ‘Humans remember things ‘=. GrOUps or categories’ and ‘Orangutans, on the ‘ther hand, appear to do so according to where they saw them last Link hetwnen “Orangutans can hecome very emotional’ and ‘They feel extremely frustrated! in the Link between ‘animals in captivity’ and ‘we cannot study .. in their natural environment. a8 F: a9: 40 a: 418: 42 G: Link between ‘There are differences ... work’ ‘and ‘This becomes apparent. the same task to do’. >> PARIT 43.C: ‘One thing that annoyed me people watching.” ‘asked me to join er a few mornings & week! | didn’t even get to the end of the course.” “when | started to feel a bit of fatigue kicking in and hit the wall D: “Tour of us from the office.” C: ‘physically I don't think I've got a great deal of talent or ability.” ‘so | joined the {jogging] club. ‘drag myself out of bed on cold winter mornings in the pouring rain.” B: ‘wo watched the newe he could e90 my face. A: ‘Tecan reach the open countryside in just a couple of ‘minutes on foot from my front-door step.” was the attitude of PAPER 2 writing b> PART 4 ‘Question 1 Style: Content Semi-formal or neutral 1 Explain in your introduction that come people agree with this, but others do not. Say, in your ‘wn opinion, whether itis better to grow up in a large or small family 2Do you think children got enough attention from their parents in large families? Do they {get too much attention in smaller ones? Gi examples, 3 Talk about the relationships between brothers and sisters Is it better to have more or fewer brothers and sisters? Give reasons to support your argument. 4 Think of something else that affects the argument. For example, what about sharing things with others? What about financial considerations? Exolain what vou think ‘and why. 5 Summori your ideae in your conclusion. 218, Cambria Enalish: First Tests Answer key >> PART 2 Question 2 Siyle: Neutral Content: 1 Begin by saying whether you like or dislike traditional music from your country. 2 Say whether you think traditional music is. ‘old-fashioned and why/why not. ‘3 Explain whether you think traditional music thas a place in the modurn world anid why i shouldishouldn't continue to be promoted. 4 Say how you think it might be possible 10 encourage interest in traditional music. 5 Conclude your article by summarising your ideas. Question 3 ‘Style: Neutral or informal Content: 1 Write a briet introduction thanking Kim for his) ther email and saying you are happy to tell him hher about your new life. 2 Sum up the differences between life in this ‘small village and your previous life in a city 3 Explain how you feel about the change in your Iitestyle and whether its a positive or negative change. Illustrate your points with examples. 4 Conclude hy saying you hope to he: ‘Question 4 Style: Neutral or somi-formal. Content: 1 Begin by saying whether the TV programme you are going to write about is the best or ‘worst programme you have seen this year 2 Briefly say what the programme was about. 3 Digouse what it was about the programme that made it so good/bad. Comment on the presentersiactors, the theme/story, or any ‘other features that were important. 4 Finish by saying whether you think another programme on the same thame should he made and whyiwhy not. Question 5 (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Style: Informal Content: Start by recommending this book to your friend. Say what the book is about and what you liked ‘most about it. Give reasons why you think your friend would enjoy reading it during his hor holiday. You may also mention aspects ofthe book that you think your friend may not particularly lke PAPER 3 Listening >> PART 1 18 2A 3C 48 5C GA 7c BA >» PART2 2 uly 14 feicground 10 12//twolve 15 7/ seven 11 railway /train station 16 Classic 32 underground 17 flowers 13 nurseries 18 ecology>> PART 2 19C 206 >> PART 4 2A 25C iegcteeeee PAPER 1 Reading and 216 220 23F 26C 278 28A 29C 30C Use of Enatish >> PART 1 18 2A 3B 4A 5D 6C 7B BA >> PART2 between 10it 11 than 12front 1Blike is 1810 16all >> PARTS 17 civilisations (verb to noun, plural form) 18 obsession (verb to noun) 19 traditionally (noun to adjective to adverb) 20 widely (adjective to adverb) 21 responsibility (adjective to noun) 22 regulations (verb to noun, plural form) 23 unable (adjective to negative adjective) 24 profitable (noun to adjective) >> PART 4 25 what the width 28 wasn't / was not allowed 10 27 has not / hasn't been abroad I since 28 whether 1 had read 29 gets on Imy 30 took him I three weeks to >> PARTS 31. As ‘what you see first isthe kind of ‘were created to get away from. ‘looks .. like some abandoned leftover from the past, Until recently that’s precisely what the High Line was’ ‘Not the least of the remarkable things about the High Line is the way, without streets to cross or traffic lights to wait for, ten blocks pass as quickly as “1was in love with the steel structure, the rivets, the ruin. | assumed that some eivic group was going to try and preserve it, and | saw that it was on the agenda for a community meeting ‘some plans ... which enraged the paople who were trying to get it torn down,’ ‘we couldn't believe the Uegree of raye some of those people had 320: 33 8: 38: 26 : 36 A: Yet itis just as much a neighbourhood park’ and ‘tharn saamed to he ae many larale tating the ara. as the equivalent of their own beach as visitors out for & promenade’ it has been one ofthe city’s major tourist attractions. >> PARTS. 37 D: Link between the question ‘What is this learning disability ..?" and ‘dyscalculies cannot recognise count them one by one’. 38 A: Link between ‘huge problems’ and ‘Another problem’. Link between ‘concept of time’ and ‘difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things happened’ i between ‘end up miles away from their intended destination’ and ‘On top of getting lost’ Link between ‘how much money thay have got left” and ‘Dealing with cash . fear’. Contrastive link between the problems listed in the previous paragraphs and ‘On the other hand, ddysealeulies are vary goad at exnative arts 39 F: 408: ae 26 >» PART? 43 D: ‘I spent half a year writing it! 44 C: ‘Iwas pretty offended at the time.’ 45 D: ‘the artistic work on the cover, which I really hated at first. “1. forgot about the book for about ten years.” ' vowed I'd never write a biography again.” “I would write ten pages every morning.’ ‘ne wasn't interesting enough.’ “thhad to be strict about how long | would work for” ‘in tho shor etories I'd had publishod proviously” “Iwas awarded the General Haig Memorial Prize for the book. gsgeess POROERS PAPER 2 Writing yy PART Question 1 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Introduce the topie of fest food, saying some people disapprove of it. 2 people say fast food is bad {for people's health. Give examples. Think of examples of fast food that are good for people's health. 3 Explain how the cost of fast food affects people's decisions whether or not to eat It. 4 Add your own idea, for example, you could ‘ay that itis convenientitastyithe restaurants ara pleasant (or not, depending on your point of view). 5 Conclude by giving your own overall opinion of fast food. >> PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral Content: 1 Begin by saying that something happened to you one day that changed your life. 2 Say what it was and describe the exnerienee, 3 Explain in what way it changed your life. Cambridge English: First Tests Answer key 219)Question 3 ‘Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Begin by giving some basic information about ‘the play: what play was it, who directed it, who acted in it, where it is/was on, 2 Give a brief outline of the story. | Comment an the acting, the sets and costumes. 4 Give your own opinion of the play and say whether you think the play is worth seeing, Question 4 Report (FIRST only) ‘Style: Neutral Content: 1 Describe the job you did and the place where you worked. 2 Give roacone why this wae a positive or negative experience for you. 3 Explain what you enjoyed and why. Explain what you didn’t enjoy and why. 4 Suggest why this (or similar summer job) might be a good exparinare for teenagers Story (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) ‘Style: Neutral. Content: 1 Read the prompt sentence carefully. Weite it down as the first sentence of your story. 2 Decide why Nola’s day was going to be special 3 Think about the journey — did she make it on foot, on a bioycla, by car, or by another mean of transport? ‘4 wo ware the friends? What were thelr names? Did they go on the journey with her, or ‘did she meat them on the way? 5 Make sure your story progresses logically, with ‘a beginning, a middle and an end. ‘Question 5 (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Style: Semi-formal or neutral Content: ‘Start by saying whether you agree, partly agree fr disagree with the statement. For example, the ‘message might help people, but not in everyday life, Then find examples from the book of themes or meseages that eupport your opinion. PAPER Listening) >) paRT 1A 28 3A 4A 5C 6C 7B 8C >> PART2 8 unfashionable 14 reablife 10 lorgest 15 boys 11 healthier 16 Asia 12 adults 7 (toy) tawrs 13 bankers 18 controlled >» PART 3 19F 2C 2A 2H 230 >> PART 4. 2A 2C WE 27H WA BW BWC 1220 cambridge English: First Te ts Answer key PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> PART 1 18 26 3B 4A 5D 6D 7c BA >» PART2 Sfor TOAt/By 11 from that Teould 14 had the T6as >» PARTS 17 discrimination (verb to noun) 18 practical (noun to adjective) 19 designed (active to passive verb form} 20 inconvenient (adjective to negative adjective! 21 equipment (verb to noun) 22 difficulties (adjective to noun, plural form) 23 development (verb to noun} 24 behaviour (verb to noun) >> PART 4 25 nas not / hasnt changed I since 28 spent all / the whole afternoon I sleeping 27 would not / wouldn't have fainted Vif 228 would /‘d rather I watch football than 29 as soon asl you receive 30 has been tout of order >» PARTS 31D: "Vd always fought shy of doing the adventurous stuff myself” and ‘when | was challenged to take pan in a Wb Fras unwilling to say the least” 32 A: 'I sot about ... devouring every climbing magazine could get my hands on. the went into great datall about everything to da with the sport. It quickly became apparent that the mechanics of climbing were more complex then Teould have imagined.” ‘Keith made a detailed action plan and I forced myself to stick to it diligently’ "My hard-won confidence took a nose dive as the enormity of what I'd lat myself in for truck mo ae suddenly as an avalanche. '36 6: “Would be back for another go? Thankfully not! 28 A 34: >> PART 6 37 F: Contrastive link between ‘the government would nat allow anyone to operate a private radio station’ and ‘However, the government's power only extended to the country itself. Link between ‘During a period when pop music was fextremaly popuilar, the BAC played very litle of i and ‘As a result, there were large numbers of young people who wanted to listen .. but couldn’. Link between ‘a radia station operating outside Britain’ and this station’ Link between ‘the British government decided that some action had to be taken’ and ‘a new law was passed 38C: a9: 40ink between the developments at the BBC and ‘increasing number of listeners wore switching from the pirate stations to the eminent, broadcaster 42 B: Link between ‘Radio Caroline found itself in serious financial ditfcultios’ and ‘te situation became even >> PART? 43 A: "You've got to be patient and persevere .. That's why they tend to give up bofere they've even started, “convinced | was about to become a famous 48 D: ‘there were always loads of other musicians hanging round the house when I wae a kid ‘I guess you could apply that same principle to lots tf things ~ you only get out what you putin.” ‘Wve noticed there are some benefits to keeping your mind active in this way. : the was happy ta indulge me in what he thought was just another phase’, never went back’ ‘suddenly realised what I'd let myself in for. : I'm pretty shy when it comes to getting up on stage ‘and showing people what | can do’, ''ve only ever played the drums for my own amusement’ : “Everyone just assumes that it's just one of those teonage things something I'l get bored with or grow out of, The reality is that | ust love performing’. : | wouldn't say | had any particular desire to learn an instrument, but when | was about eight my parents insisted I give it a go’, ‘want along to my firet lesson just to keep them happy’. aac: 46 A: 478: PAPER 2 Writing) >> PART ‘Question 1 Siyle: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Explain in your introduction that some people boliove this, but others do not. Say whether you agree or disagree with the statement. 2 Give reasons to support your argument. For example, what do you think about the cost of buying new clothes? Are they too expensive ‘or are chaap clothes easily available? Give examples, Say what you think wearing the latest fashions tells people about you. You could include how you feel when you wear the latest fashions and Whether or not itis important to you to wear them? Explain your ideas. 4 Think of something else thet affects the argument. For example, do you think it ‘wastetul to keep buying new clothes on a reqular basis? What happens to vour clothes that are no longer in fashion? Explain your ideas. 5 Conclude by summarising your ideas. >> PART2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or informal Content: 1 Write a brief introduction thanking Li for his! her invitation and saying you would like to stay ‘with hisier family for a weekend next month. 2 Say what you would like to do during the ‘weekend and why you would both enjoy that. ‘3 Tall Li whether there are any types of food that you can't eat and explain why. 4 Conclude by saying you look forward to seeing LU and histher family soon Question 3 ‘Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 In the introduction. give some basic information about the film - what it's called ‘and what it’s about 2 How good are the special effects in the film? How heavily does the film rely on them? 3 You could also comment on the other aspects of the film: the story, the acting, the soundtrack, ete. 4Give your opinion about the film and eay whether you think films rely too much on special effects oF not Question 4 Report (FIRST only) ‘Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 State the aim of the report 2 Describe the facilities that are available to young people in your local eres, 3 Say whether they are suitable for young people's needs or not. Explain why/why not. 4 Suggest other facilites that young people ‘might enjoy and say why. Story (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only} Style" Neutral Content: 1 Read the prompt sentence carefully, Write it ‘down asthe first sentence of your story. 2 Decide what the phone call was about and ‘what happened as a consequence of making it. 3 Think about wha you talked to on the phone ‘and why you had to make @ bus journey. Give ‘ome beckground information before you describe the main events of the story. 4 Who was the stranger you met? What influence did they have on the events of the story? 5 Describe your feelings and reactions to the main event of tho story and aay why you wish ‘you hadn't made the phone call. Question 5 (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) Siyle: Neutral or formal. Content: Start by saying whether you agree or disagree with the statement. Is the setting important? Does the time and place make any difference to whether you lke it or not? Think of the book or shuit stuly you have read. Bu you think Khas ‘universal appeal? Do you think that because ‘of when and where its set it will appeal to @ specific group of readers? Give reasons and support your views with examples from the book. Cambridge Enalsh: First Tests Answer key 221PAPER 3 Listening >> PART 1C 2A 3C 4A 5B 6A 78 BA >> PART2 9 June 18th 14 practical 10 ads / adverts / advertisements 18 flexible 11 mayor 16 qualifications 42 footballor 17 applications 13 experts 18 website >» PARTS 19C 2G 21B 2H 230 >> PART 4 248A 258 26C 276 288 298 30A is PAPER 1 Reading and Use of English >> PART 1 18 2D 3D 4A SC 6D 7¢ BA >> PART 2. 8t0 10what Mwho 1Zhow 13nothing 14 any Wthese/ they 16 at >> PARTS 117 unknown (verb to negative adjective) 18 professional (noun to adjective) 19 directors (verb to noun, plural form) 20 Generally (adjective to adverb) 21 rejection (verb to noun) 22 notity (noun to verb) 23 typically (adjective to adverb) 24 creativity (verb to noun) >> PART 4 25 time tyou decided 26 has / gets Ihis hair cut 27 should not have V insulted 2 can't have Lorgatten 29 only two had 120 to cut down ton b> PARTS 31 B: The first paragraph is @ list ofall Irvina’s achievements. Giving his age at the end highlights hhow young he ia to have dono all thie alroady. 32 B: "The secret, he believes, is having a dream in the st place. 33 C: ‘Itold him | didn’t think | was smart enough’ 34 A: ‘Then another dream took hold.” 26 D: “it wasn't all the fanfare that changed my life. It ‘was seeing so many young people watching and listening. 222 camprielge Enoch: fiver Tate AMewar kay 36 C: Various ways in which people are being educated are described, then the writer tlle us what the strongest and most effective one is: what Irving himselt has done and his attitude to life >> PARTS 27 B: Link botwoon “tho two large dieplay windows! and “The display on the right’ ‘38 U: Link between ‘the total you have to pay’ For security reasons, you have to do this’ and ‘you can ‘only collect the goods after you've paid’. 39 G: Link botweon ‘one of the biggest problems’, The challenge isto create a piace of machinery which will be delicate enough. but at te same time strong enough to. 40 C: Link between ‘every new invention has been regarded with some suspicion at first’ and "The real {question is whether... enough people will overcome. their doubts 41 E: Link between ‘the small shopkeeper in inner-city areas’ and "Many shops like these 42 F: Link between ‘considerable advantages’ and "Machines do not take lunch breaks... lst this the sort of efficioney people want from a shop those days?” >> PART? 43 A ‘sports can teach children the importance of teamwork ... sports are about working together towarde a common goal.” 44.8: ‘sports can teach you how to be humble and realistic. 45 D: ‘Sports can teach you .. how to remain focused.’ 46 A: "To do wall in almost everything else at schoo! individual effort” 47 D: ‘the Olympic spirit .. which nowadays is more important than ever before.’ 48 A. ‘give children who are not high achievers a chance to excel at something.” 49 C: ‘learn the importance of fair play” '50 C: ‘from the most popular ones .. to the less popular 51 B: ‘obesity .. nutritional value of food, etc, should be {included in sports lessons.’ 52 D: "Taking part in a sports lesson can be a major source ‘of embarrassment for less athletic children. PAPER 2 Writing >> PART Question 1 Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Explain in your introduction that some people believe this, but others do not 2 Say whother or not, in your opinion, people spend too much or too little time at work or studying. Give reasons to support your ‘arguments, Do you think people have enough free time to spend with family and friends? Give examples.{Think of comething eee that affects the ‘argument. For example, people need time Off just 10 relax and do nothing, to pursue hobbies, to clean their homes. Say whether or not you think people have enough time to do this. Explain why you think this. 5 Say what your opinion is, on balance. >> PART 2 Question 2 Style: Noutral or sami-formal Content: 1 In the introduction, give some information ‘about the shop — what it's called, what ft sells, when it opened. 2 Describe the shop. Is it large or small? What is the atmosphere in the shop? Is thera any background music? 3 Give more deteiled information about what the ‘shop sells. s there a range of goods on offer? Is there anything you think they should add to the range? 4 Explain whether you would recommend the hop to other poople your age and why you would/wouldn'. Question 3 Siyle: Neutral or semi-formal Content: 1 Explain whether you think local traditions are important, 2 Give reasons and examples why thay are or are not important to small communities. 8 Discuss whether forgetting local traditions is @ problem or not 4 Give examples of any traditions that you think are important and why you think they should be preserved. ‘Question 4 Letter of application (FIRST only) Siyle: Neutral or semi-tormal Content: 1 Address your latter to Mr Gre 2 Say who you are and what your interest in photography is. 8 Think of reasons why you would benefit from the course, and how it might help you in the future, 4 Say you hope Mr Groen will consider your application 5 Finish the letter with ‘Yours sincarely’ and your full name. Story (FIRST FOR SCHOOLS only) ‘Style: Noutral Content: 1 Read the prompt sentence carefully. Write it {down as the first sentence of your story 2 Decide who Dan is and what the text says or is about. Why was it not a good idea for Dan to reply to the toxt? Why did he do it anyway? What happened as a result? 3 Re:nember you must include the points in tne notes. Was someone else driving the car, or was it Dan? Who was the present for? 4 Make sure your stary pragrasses logically with a beginning, a middle and an end. Question 5 (FIRST FO? SCI/00LS only) Siyle: Noutral or semi-formal Content: Decide which of the characters in the book or short story you have read made an important decision. Describe the character and explain in dotal the decision he or she had to make. Explain how this decision affected the life of the character and the ives of the rest of the characters. Say whether you would heve made the same decision if you had found yourself in 2 similar situation, PAPER 5 Listening >> PART 1A 2B 3A 48 5B 6C 7C 8B >» PART 2. 9 cousin 14 bike / bicycle 10 mats / Maths / 18 paperwork ‘mathematics / Mathematics 11 parties 16 confident 12 friends 17 bracalet 18 lift 18 air hostess >> PARTS 9C 2H 21D 2B 2F >> PARTS 24C 258 26A 27A 288 290 30C Cambridge Enotish: First Tests Answer Key 223