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Part 1

Look at the text in each question. Make the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

1. B

ONLY BOOKS ALREADY A. Do not read our books while you are eating in the cafe.

PAID FOR CAN BE B. Pay in the cafe for any books that you want to buy. TAKEN INTO THE C. Do not take books which you haven’t bought yet into the cafe. BOOKSHOP

2. B

CENTRAL GYM

A. Equipment is available for a maximum of 15 minutes at any time.

15 minute limit on the use

B. When the gym is crowded, there is a time limit for using the equipment.

of equipment at busy times

C. At busy times you may have to queue to use the equipment.

3. C

From 3 January the 22 bus A. A new 22 bus will operate along Regent Street from 3 January.

service will operate along B. After 3 January you can catch a 22 bus all day on Regent Street.

Regent Street C. There will be a limited 22 bus service along Regent Street from 3

7 – 10 a.m. only January.

4. C

BARTON COLLEGE A． Save us money by switching off fans when you finish using a room

TO REDUCE B． When you leave, please replace any fans you have borrowed from other ELECTRICITY COSTS, rooms PLEASE TURN OFF C． Please lock away all fans before leaving the room. ALL FANS BEFORE LEAVING ROOMS

5. C

HANDLE WITH CARE = A. Be careful with this parcel as the goods might break BREAKABLE GOODS B. Use the handle to pick up this parcel so the goods won’t break. INSIDE PARCEL C. Take care when wrapping parcels with breakable goods inside

Part 2

The people below all want to spend a day by the sea.

Decide which beach would be the most suitable for the following people

6. Philip and Jenny have two children who cannot swim. Jenny wants them to be able to play safely in the water.

Philip wants to learn to sail. They need to park near the beach. H 7. Marco and Sandra want to spend the day on the beach and have lunch in a café. Marco wants to go surfing, while

Sandra wants to relax in the sun. D

8. Mary and Claudia want to relax on the beach. Mary would also like to do some sport, while Claudia would like

to buy some presents to take home. F

9. Richard, Fiona and their seven-year-old daughter want to swim and go for a walk. They would also like

somewhere that has a children’s play area, and they plan to buy souvenirs. A

10. Paul and Rachel want somewhere with lots of space where they can sit and enjoy the view. Rachel would not

manage a difficult walk to the beach. They want to have lunch in a café. C

A. Hadwick

A sandy beach with lots of space and views out to Fish port Harbour. Surfing is not permitted but swimming is safe and there is a children’s play area and a small shop. The nearest car park is two kilometers away. There are many pleasant walks along the coastal path. B. Godstow

A narrow beach which is surrounded by high cliffs and it is popular for sunbathing, surfing and sailing. It is safe to swim here. It is next to Winbum Golf Club but there is no car park and the only access is along the coastal path. No café or shopping facilities. C. Amrith

A large beach which attracts quite a few visitors, but it doesn’t get crowded because of its size. There are pleasant views out to sea and to Bedruth Island. Swimming is safe but surfing is not permitted. There is a café and parking but no shops. D. Torsands

A very sheltered beach which is great for sunbathing. It is popular surfing and sailing beach but swimming is dangerous. There is a café and a children’s play area but there is no car park and visitors have a ten-minute walk across fields. E. Portsea

The excellent views make this beach well worth a visit. There are shallow pools which are safe for children to play in. however, there are no roads to the beach and the only access is across fields, though this doesn’t stop some keen surfers. There are no facilities here. F. Halcombe

This is a small beach within easy reach of the town centre and its many shops. It is very popular so there isn’t much space. It is next to the Milgrove Golf Club, which is open to the public and has a restaurant. There is no children’s play area, and surfing is not permitted. G. Fishport

A small beach which never gets crowded because there are many steep steps down to the beach and there is no car park. There is a small shop but no children’s play area or café. Swimming is good and there are pleasant walks along the coastal path. H. Marple

Although unsuitable for surfing, this is a popular boating centre. Swimming is good and the many pools of shallow water are safe for children. Ocean Watersports Centre, which offers lessons in sailing and water skiing, is next to the beach. There is a steep path to the beach from the car park.

Read the text and decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

Co-operative Young Film-makers of the Year

Have you got something to say? An idea for a great movie? An interesting documentary? Or an amusing comedy? Don’t keep it to yourself. Get together with some friends, share your thoughts and make a film or video.

Every year, Co-operative Young Film-makers offers you the chance to see your work on the big screen. For over 30 years the Cp-operative has organized a festival for young film-makers, proving how committed we are to young people and their films. We’ll be holding this year’s festival on Friday 9 and Saturday 10 October at the National Film Theatre.

We are looking for young film-makers with imagination. Whether you are already planning a career in the movies or have never made a film in your life, it doesn’t matter. We want to see films and videos from people of all abilities and levels of experience.

NOW FOR OUR RULES AND SUGGESTIONS

 You might be at school or college. Perhaps a member of a youth club or drama group. Maybe just a

group of friends. The only thing we do say is that you have to be less than 21 years old in order to enter our competition.

 We want to show as many films as we can on the big screen – the briefer the films, the more we can

show. You can say a lot in the six minutes or less that we suggest. Especially if you plan your film in advance and edit it well.

 You need to supply your own equipment – try borrowing from family and friends. Most types of film

and video are acceptable. Just concentrate on getting the most out of your equipment. Experiment a bit!  Think of an interesting storyline. It will help to make your work a bit different. We are really keen to

get films about the environment or international issues. Why not try writing your own music?

Every film and video we receive is looked at by our group of judges. They watch each one from start to finish, then tell you what they think. This can really help if you are thinking about trying again in twelve months’ time.

If your film is chosen for screening at the festival – and last year 50 were – you will get free entry to the festival, and we will cover any costs, such as your travel. The festival ends with a presentation on stage after your work is screened.

Get in touch before you start filming and we will post you a full information pack. This will include a form to enter the competition and other details you need to consider.

Don’t’ forget the competition closing date is Monday 11 May.

11. (B ) This is the first Co-operative film-making competition for 30 years. 12. (B ) You can enter the competition without any experience of film-making. 13. (A ) The Co-operative prefers short films.

14. (B ) The Co-operative will lend you whatever you require to make your film. 15. (A ) The Co-operative suggests putting music in your film. 16. (A ) The judges will watch the whole of every film entered.

17. (B) If you are 18 and enter the competition this year, you can still enter it next year. 18. (B) Films entered in the competition are all screened at the festival. 19. (B) The Co-operative pays for some people to attend the festival.

20. (A) Information packs will be available from 11 May.

Read the text below and questions on the opposite page.

For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

It is well known that the building development company Cityspace wants to knock down the existing seafront sports club in Layton and replace it with a leisure centre that will consist of a multi-screen cinema, restaurants and an entertainment centre. But a local action group has promised to fight the ￡30 million redevelopment of the sports club, which has provided family facilities for over 25 years.

The action group was set up three weeks after the project was announced. Members of the group argue that the new centre will be too big and will totally change the way the town looks. They also dislike the removal of sports facilities from the centre and the change to less healthy activities such as video games and films. Apart from the size of the project, they say that the 550 parking spaces provided will be too few and parking will become more difficult as a result.

Local hotel owners have welcomed the project, but the action group says that in general it will only have a bad effect on the neighbourhood. According to one group member it will result in up to 4000 people being around Layton seafront late at night. ‘A lot of old people and families live nearby,’ he explained. A meeting is being held tonight to discuss the plans.

21. What is the writer trying to do in the article? D

A. show why the new leisure centre is needed

B. give her own opinion about the new leisure centre C. describe the arguments against the new leisure centre D. suggest where the new leisure centre should be built

22. What will the reader discover from the article? D

A. how long it will take to complete the new leisure centre B. how many members the action group has

C. how much it will cost to join the new leisure centre D. how long the sports club has been in Layton

23. What does the action group think about the new leisure centre? A

A. it will not be right for the area. B. It will cost too much to build. C. It will not attract enough people

D. It will provide too little entertainment.

24. Which group of people is keen on having the new leisure centre? B

A. people who do a lot of sport

B. people working in the tourist industry C. people who come into Layton by car D. people living near the seafront

25. What would be a good headline for the article? B

A. action group changes its mind B. leisure plans under attack

C. seafront invaded by crowds again D. good news for Cityspace

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space

For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. James Cook

James Cook sailed around the world in the late 18th century and became famous as an explorer. He first went to sea 1746. Eleven years later, he (26) _______ the navy. He was a very good sailor and (27) _______ was not long before he was given his own ship.

In 1768, the Royal Society (28) _______ a scientific voyage to Tahiti. Cook was asked to command the ship, Endeavour, and to take a group of scientists (29) _______ board. The voyage lasted three years. Cook made (30) _______ that his sailors ate fresh fruit. In this way, he was able to (31) _______ them from the terrible illnesses (32) _______ by a bad diet.

Cook was the first European to draw maps of New Zealand and to (33) _______ eastern Australia. He also sailed to Antarctica and drew maps of the Pacific and its (34) _______ islands. In 1779, he died (35) _______ a fight in Hawaii.

26. (C ) A. connected B. met C. joined D. added 27. (A ) A. there B. it C. that D. he 28. (C ) A. developed B. fetched C. organised D. performed 29. (B ) A. at B. on C. for D. with 30. (D ) A. true B. real C. exact D. sure 31. (A ) A. avoid B. mind C. save D. help 32. (A ) A. caused B. supplied C. appeared D. happened 33. (D ) A. realise B. know C. learn D. discover 34. (B ) A. most B. more C. much D. many 35. (B ) A. while B. during C. since D. until

Look at the text in each question. Make the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.

1. B

SWIMMING POOL A. If you have difficulty swimming, inform a member of staff before If you see a person in entering the pool. difficulty, inform a member B. Tell a staff member if you notice someone is in danger.

of staff C. This pool is for the use of confident swimmers only.

2. A

Louise,

Why has Michael written this note?

Before you go out,

A. to remind Louise to record the film for him tonight.

don’t forget to video

B. to recommend a film for Louise to watch tonight

the science fiction

C. to ask Louise to return the video he borrowed

film tonight. Thanks.

Michael

3. A

A. As this train is busy, all passengers must book before boarding..

PASSENGERS CANNOT BRING B. Passengers must book before bringing bicycles onto the train at certain

BICYCLES ONTO THIS TRAIN times.

DURING BUSY PERIODS WITHOUT C. There is no room for bicycles on this train when it is busy.

MAKING A RESERVATION

4. C

MESSAGE Who is going to play in Friday’s match?

Greg, A. Greg and Kim Dave rang. Kim’s injured, so Ben needs you to play in B. Greg and Ben Friday’s match after all. He is not playing but Dave C. Greg and Dave is, so he will take you.

5. B

Customers are requested to A. We want to see a copy of the repair form before we return your produce their copy of the computer. repair form when collecting B. Customers should fill in a form before leaving their computer for repair

computers C. Copies of original repair forms are available if requested.

Part 2

The people below all want to spend a day by the sea.

Decide which beach would be the most suitable for the following people

6. Maria is 19 years old and wants to qualify as a doctor. She wants to attend an older college and it is important to her that the college also provides accommodation. G

7. Henry is a 20 year old who would like to do management studies at a modern , city centre college. He is looking for a college that will offer him accommodation for his first year. C

8. Anna is a 25 year old who wants to do a degree course in physics. She would like to attend a college with good sports facilities that is situated in a city centre. F

9. Philip is an 18 year old who would like to prepare for a career in education. He is looking for a modern college in the countryside that offers good sports facilities. H

10. Monica is a 30 year old secretary who wants to study German part-time at college. She is looking for a college with sports facilities but doesn’t need accommodation. A

A. Beckford

This city college has many part-time students and is well-known for its courses in European languages and medicine. All courses last four years instead of the normal three. There is no college accommodation but there are good sports facilities, including a recently built swimming pool, on site. B. Hartfield

The college, founded in 1798, is situated in beautiful countryside. It offers a range of full and part-time courses and is well-known for its courses in education, languages and physics. There are no sports facilities but accommodation is available for all new students. C. Alton

This is a new college in the city centre. There are no sports failities but accommodation is provided on site and is available for all new students. There is a big business school here, offering various management courses, and also a recently built languages department. All courses are full-time. D. Kingston

The college, which dates from the seventeenth century, is three minutes from the city centre. There are no sports facilites on site, but almost 1000 student flats are provided by the college. The courses in medicine, physics and management studies are popular with students and are available on a full or part-time basis. E. Garton

This traditional old college is in beautiful countryside on the west coast and is popular for its wide range of sports facilities. It is well-known for its courses in management studies and science. Most courses are available on a full or part-time basis. All full-time students live on site. F. Middleton

The college is in the very heart of the city. There is no student accommodation but the college offers an excellent, newly built sports centre. There is a full range of science courses, as well as courses in education and business. All courses are full-time and last three to four years. G. Hampton

This modern college, in the centre of the city, offers both full and part-time courses. Its courses in modern languages and medicine are very popluar. There are no sports facilities on site but over 700 student rooms are available and all first-year students qualify for accommodation. H. Langford

This college, which was built in the 1990s, is situated in beautiful green fields, five kilmetres from Hebden village. It has a large sports centre and offers comfortable student accommodation. It is a popular college, particularly for its teacher training and business courses.

Read the text and decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.

If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.

If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

The trip of a lifetime

Take a trip to East Africa. You begin this trip by visiting the wonderful wildlife parks. As well as travel by coach, there is also an opportunity to take a short trip in a hot-air balloon over te parks to get a better view of the wildlife. After visiting the wildlife parks you have the choice of either spending the rest of our holiday (7 nights) climbing Mount Kilimanjaro – the highest mountain in Africa – or, for the not so adventurous, sunbathing on the beautiful white sand beside the Indian Ocean. (It is also possible to stay an extra week at the coast.) Day one: Fly from London Heathrow to Nairobi, Kenya. Day two: Drive to the National Park at Lake Manyara. This park is famous for the large variety of birds, which

you can see there early in the morning.

Day three: Leave Manyara for the Serengeti National Park, where you may see elephants, lions and giraffes. Day four: Spend there days travelling by coach around the park. All visitors have a window seat on the coach with to Nine a clear view for photographs of the park and animals. Although the animals are not worried by tourists

taking photos, we ask visitors to speak quietly so as not to disturb them too much.

Accommodation in tents is normal in the parks. All have private washing facilities. The tents have plenty of space, are vary comfortable and have a solid floor. The guides are highly experienced, but there is always the possibility that you may be very unlucky and not see certain animals.

Day ten: Departure for the mountain trek or to the Indian Ocean.

The Indian Ocean Hotel is on the beach and all rooms have air-conditioning and sea views. All water sports are available and there are tennis courts, which you can use free of charge except during high season, when there is a small booking fee.

No special skills are needed to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, but if you choose this trip you must already be fit and healthy and ready to accept some very basic accommodation in mountain huts.

Most tours and safaris can only operate with a minimum number of passengers. If this number is not reached, we might cancel the tour. If this happens, we will make a decision at least 8 weeks before departure and will try to arrange a different holiday. Minimum numbers can be from 2 to 15 according to the tour.

For practical reasons, children under the age of 8 (under 12 on climbing holidays) may not be accepted on certain tours.

11. ( B ) You can see animals from the air on this trip. 12. ( B ) You can spend a fortnight at the beach.

13. ( A ) It is possible to see large numnbers of birds on Lake Manyara at sunset. 14. ( B ) Some animals are frightened when visitors use cameras. 15. ( B ) You are sure to see all the animals you want.

16. ( A ) You can go windsurfing from the Indian Ocean Hotel.

17. ( B ) The hotel tennis courts are closed at certain times of the year.

18. ( A ) Some training is provided if you decide to climb Mount Kilimanjaro. 19. ( A ) The smallest number of people required on some tours is two. 20. ( B ) Children can join the Mount Kilimanjaro trip from the age of ten.

Read the text below and questions on the opposite page.

For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

Imagine if everyone in your street suddenly came out into the road one day and started singing together. Singing teacher Ruth Black believes it would make everyone so friendly that they would never walk past each other again without saying hello.

Singing helps people live in peace together, she says. All over the world people have always sung together and in most places they still do, but in England it is no longer traditional. Nowadays, says Ruth, people only sing together in churches and football grounds, although it could be done anywhere. Everyone is able to sing, she says, but most of us either think we can’t or have forgotten what we learned as children.

However, as with everything musical, you need to practise and the same applies to your voice. Ruth believes that singing itself brings other benefits. It encourages good breathing, for example. Through singing, people often become more confident and also learn to control stress. But more than anything, it brings people together.

When Ruth first started singing, there was little opportunity to sing with others. Then, through a friend, she discovered an excellent singing class and became so keen that she started running her own classes. These are held twice a month for all singers, whatever their level, and are now enormously successful.

21. What is the writer trying to do in this article? D A. explain why singing has become less popular everywhere B. describe a teacher’s ideas about the importance of singing C. advertise a teacher’s singing classes D. encourage children to learn to sing

22. What can the reader find out from the article? A A. how singing is something anyone can do B. where the best places to learn to sing are C. why traditional singing has disappeared D. how to improve your singing voice 23. Ruth believes the main benefit of singing with other people is that C A. you learn to breathe more easily B. you are able to improve your speaking C. you can get to know other people D. you become a confident musician 24. What made Ruth start her own class? D A. she couldn’t find a suitable class B. she was asked to teach people she knew C. she wanted to improve her own teaching D. she enjoyed going to a singing class herself 25. Which is the best advertisement for Ruth’s singing classes? D A. B. THE SOUND OF MUSIC CALLING ALL SINGERS! Our class wants individual singers for a Want an opportunity to sing with neighbourhood street concert. others? we need professional singers to Come and join us. join our group. Come along.

C. D.

SING WITH US SONGS FOR ALL! Think you can’t sing? Can you sing? See how you improve with practice! Try our ‘singing for Everyone’ class Our popular class is for singers, both Every week and find out! with and without experience. Make new friends.

Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space

For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

When the Spanish explorer Cortez reached Mexico in the sixteenth century, he found the people there using a drink they (26) _______ chocolate. It tasted quite strong (27) _______ it had pepper in it. To (28) _______ it taste better, the Spanish added sugar to it. When chocolate first came to Europe in the seventeenth century, people started to drink it with milk, (29) _______ of water. Nowadays, tonnes of chocolate and coca are (30) _______ to factories, where they are turned (31) _______ many popular sweets and cakes.

(32) _______ chocolate and coca come from the fruit of the cacao tree. Cacao trees (33) _______ only be grown in hot countries, as they need a warm climate. Cacao is an American plant, (34) _______ still grows wild in the northern part of South America. Countries in Central and South America were the first to grow it, but today Africa (35) _______ the world with the most chocolate.

(C ) 26. A. announced B. told C. called D. declared (A ) 27. A. while B. because C. so D. whether (A ) 28. A. let B. cause C. allow D. make (D ) 29. A. apart B. except C. rather D. instead (A ) 30. A. delivered B. directed C. prepared D. produced (B ) 31. A. down B. into C. off D. over (A ) 32. A. Both B. Every C. Either D. Each (D ) 33. A. ought B. can C. have D. might (B ) 34. A. what B. which C. who D. whose (C ) 35. A. brings B. fetches C. supplies D. gives