Reading and Writing Part 1
Questions 1-6
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Reading and Writing Part 2
Questions 7-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
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Mark Samuel
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Who started dancing before he had
7 A B C
lessons?
Who didn’t start dancing because of a
8 A B C
family member?
9 Who didn’t enjoy dancing at first? A B C
1 Who already has a successful career as
A B C
0 a dancer?
1 Who couldn’t continue dancing
A B C
1 because he had a problem?
1
Who studied two kinds of dance? A B C
2
1 Who stopped doing a sport when he
A B C
3 started dancing?
A love of dancing
Paul
My mum was a professional dancer, and I had my first ballet lesson when I was six. I hated it
and never went again. Mum was disappointed, but then she suggested that I should try modern
dance. It was a brilliant idea. I loved it. When I left school, I joined a modern dance company.
Unfortunately, a few years later I had a bad accident. Now my right leg isn’t strong enough for
me to dance, but I’m training to be a dance teacher.
Mark
My love for dance began when I was four. My big sister took ballet lessons, and when she
practised at home, I watched and copied her. I asked my mum and dad if I could have ballet
lessons too. They were surprised, but they agreed. Soon I was better than my sister. I studied
ballet and modern dance, and when I left school, I was offered a place in a modern dance
company. One day I want to be a star and dance in musicals.
Samuel
I became interested in dance when one of my friends started going to modern dance lessons. As a
joke, I went to a class with him one day. To my surprise, I enjoyed it and the teacher said I was
good. I started going to class three times a week, so I didn’t have time for football anymore.
Some people at school laughed at me. They aren’t laughing now. I am a dancer with a famous
dance company. Dance is my life.
Reading and Writing Part 3
Questions 14-18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
Playing music
Playing music in a rock band is a great way to meet people who are interested in the same things
as you, and to have a lot of fun. The first thing you’ll need to do is decide what instruments you
want in your band. Most bands have one or two guitars, a singer, drums, and keyboards, but you
can change this. However, every band must have drums – you will need someone who can play
those.
The next thing is to find your bandmates. Begin by making a poster. Describe the kind of music
you want to make and the instruments you want in your band. Put the poster up in your school or
college and ask your friends if they know anyone who would like to join.
Once you have a band, you’ll need to quickly think of a name. The best way to do this is to
spend two hours with your bandmates, writing down hundreds of ideas. Most will be really bad,
but there will be a few good ones. Choose something surprising and interesting, that people
won’t be able to forget.
Next, you’ll need to practice as much as you can. You will need a place where you can make a
lot of noise without angering your neighbors. Trying to play quietly will not help you get better.
Don’t spend time learning songs written by other people. Try writing your own. And don’t be
afraid of writing about your normal everyday experiences. All bands begin like this.
1 Which instrument does the writer think is most important in a band?
A drums
B guitars
C keyboards
2 What does the writer suggest in the second paragraph?
A listen to your classmates’ bands
B advertise in the place where you study
C ask your friends to join your band
3 What does the writer say about choosing a band name?
A Make sure it is easy to remember.
B Be ready to change it if it is not popular.
C Spend a few weeks thinking about it.
4 The writer thinks it is important for new bands to
A write songs about unusual things.
B begin by learning famous songs.
C play loudly when they practise.
5 What is the best title = name for this article?9
A The world’s best rock band
B How to start a rock band
C My life in a rock band
Reading and Writing Part 4
Questions 19-24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
The Museum of Childhood
The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh is full of variety. Visitors can (19) ……………… dolls
houses, toy cars and much more. There is everything from toy soldiers to board (20)
……………… . The museum was started by a man called Patrick Murray, who (21)
……………… many toys during his life and wanted to show them to the public. But it’s more
than just a museum (22) ……………… toys. It explores all parts of growing (23)
………………, and its exhibitions include lots of different things, from storybooks to baby (24)
……………… . The museum is easy to find in the centre of Edinburgh and is open all year.
19 A watch B look C see
20 A games B competitions C matches
21 A picked B collected C took
22 A for B of C to
23 A up B out C away
24 A snack B food C meal
Reading and Writing Part 5
Questions 25-30
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write ONE word for each gap.
Example: 0 ABOUT
From: Joanna
To: Emma
Hi Emma,
You said you don’t have any plans for the weekend at school. Well, how (0) ………………
meeting on Saturday morning? I thought maybe we could go (25) ……………… a bike ride. We
can go to Moreton-on-Sea, and get something (26) ……………… eat. I went there by bike last
year. In fact, there were six (27) ……………… us, and we had (28) ……………… really
amazing day. I don’t think it will take more (29) ……………… four hours to get there and back.
Can you let (30) ……………… know if you can come?
Hopefully, I’ll see you then!
Cheers,
Joanna
Reading and Writing Part 6
Question 31
You are planning a party. Write an email to your English friend Malcolm.
In your email:
● tell Malcolm about your party
● ask if Malcolm wants to come
● suggest what Malcolm should bring.
Reading and Writing Part 7
Questions 25-30
Look at the three pictures.
Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.
Write the story on your answer sheet.