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TEST 4
PAPER 1: READING AND WRITING (1 hour 30 minutes)
READING
PART 1
Questions 1 – 5
 Look at the text in each question.
 What does it say?
 Mark the letter next to the correct question – A, B or C – on your answer sheet.

Example:
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A. The six- week course is cheaper is
Special one – day drama you also do the one-day class.
B. The one-day class is free for those
class this Saturday. Price - who book the six-week course.
£50 per person. Anyone C. You must pay for the six – week
course before you do the one – day
who attends will be able to class.
book our new six-week
Answer: Part 1
course at a discount.
0 A B C

John
A Julie is asking John if French food is
I’ve seen an
available at aadvert for a new
new restaurant.
B
French restaurant in the town Julie is inviting John to a birthday party
in the town centre.
centre. Have you eaten there?
C Julie wants John’s advice about a venue
Would it be suitable for Mum’s
for a family celebration.
birthday on Saturday?
Julie

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Olympia Sportswear
Further discounts A Customers can get discounts on all
good in the sale.
available on certain B Customers can only get reduced
sale items. Check prices on goods with labels.
label for details. C Customers can get special prices on
some goods.
3 Sonia has written the email to
To Bill
A find out if
From Bill wants a theatre ticket
Sonia .
B tell Bill how many theatre tickets
Hi they need.
I have to let the theatre know how C remind Bill to get some theatre
many tickets are needed. Have you tickets.
decided yet whether to come with us
or not?
Hope so!

Matt
Sunday’s race starts at A Jo wants Matt pick her up an hour
10.00. We can pick up our before the race starts.
numbers at registration one B Jo is reminding Matt to put on his
running kit before he leaves home.
hour before. There are no
C Jo is expecting Matt to collect their
changing facilities so we race numbers from registration before
must arrive ready to run. she arrives.
Jo

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A Andre wants to buy a large sofa for
COMFORTABLE SOFA £20 his new apartment.
too large for my new B Andre will sell his sofa as long as it
apartment is taken away.
Buyer must collect C Buyers should call Andre to arrange
transport for the sofa.
Call Andre: 298354

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PART 2
Question 6 – 10
 The people below all are all looking for second – hand books.
 On the opposite page there are descriptions of some second – hand bookshops.
 Decide which museum would be the most suitable for the following people.
 For question 6-10, mark the correct (letters A-H) on your answer sheet.

6 Yang is looking for used copies of modern novels for her

book group. She would like to visit a bookshop where her
two young daughter will be welcome, with drinks and
snacks available.

7 Stefan loves beautiful art books but would like to check

what’s available on the Internet before visiting. He wants
to find a bookshop where he can get lunch and spend the
afternoon looking at books.

8 Scott has been unable to get a particular textbook which

he needs urgently for his project on health care for the
elderly. He is very busy and would prefer to have it
delivered.

9 Jasmin is setting up a library of classic fiction for her

primary school. Before buying some online, she would
like to go to the shop and discuss suitable books with
staff.

10 Ian wants a quiet bookshop where he can relax in

comfort with a coffee for a few hours after a long day at
work. He’d like to get a few cheap novels to take home.

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Second – hand bookshops

A Bookworm B Bales
This shop has used books for all tastes but This shop is famous for its range of
customers will have to visit in person and titles, from college textbooks to
lock around as Bookworm does not have classic literature, and is known for its
a website. The best sections are on peaceful atmosphere. Regular
medicine, cookery and art. These include customers come for the excellent café
some rare and expensive books. with its sofas and armchairs, which
stays open until late.
C Westwood’s D Topping’s
There’s no room to sit down in this tiny You’ll only find good – quality used
back street bookshop, and the owner is hardback books here on certain subjects.
often too busy to chat. On the first floor Topping’s is run by three experts in art,
are children’s books and fine art books
travel and literature for the young. They
for collections. At entrance level there are
less expensive general fiction hardbacks. are happy to chat and advise customers.
The shelves are well – organised, and
. books can also be ordered from the shop’s
website.
E Scrimshaw’s F Regal
Scrimshaw’s has a huge selection of Here you’ll find the country’s largest
books showing the works of the great selection of science – related books,
painters. Most are in excellent condition including topics such as psychology and
medicine. There are 70,000 used and new
and reasonably priced, and the store’s
books, all at discount prices. Regal also
online guide is regularly updated. The has an efficient online ordering service
basement also has a café and a large plus comfortable sofas and freshly made
number of out – of – date school coffee, and is open during office hours.
textbooks on sale.
G Holt’s H Wenlock’s
Although its prices are high, the fun of This prize – winning bookshop is noted
Holt’s is its lively atmosphere. It’s in an for its wide selection of titles, both
old railway station, where you can enjoy paperback and hardback. Fiction is
afternoon tea and cake in the waiting downstairs, non – fiction upstairs under
room. Or leave the kids to play in the the ancient roof of this 15th century
former ticket office while you look at the building. The book club welcomes new
huge selection of recent fiction. members to discuss a different novel one
evening each month.

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PART 3
Questions 11 – 20
 Look at the sentences below about an Arctic expedition.
 Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
 If it is correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
 If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

11 A building was ready for the scientists to work in on their arrival in northern Canada.

12 This was the first time scientists had tested Arctic sea water during the winter months.

13 Information was collected on the expedition to help explain the reasons for climate
change.

14 The North Pole was the destination of a previous expedition that Ann had been on.

15 Ann had to do special training to be strong enough for the expedition.

16 During her career, Ann has discovered ways to deal with feeling cold.

17 Ann’s group achieved everything they had aimed to do.

18 Helen knew it would be difficult doing experiments in freezing conditions.

19 When she went onto the ice, Helen carried equipment to prevent wild animals from
attacking.

20 The expedition research is now available for other scientists to read.

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Arctic expedition
Ann Daniels and Helen faced the dangers of polar bears, thin ice and frostbite when
they became members of an expedition to the Arctic in 2010.
The expedition team consisted of six scientists and a separate group of three explorers.
While Helen and the other scientists were setting up a laboratory site in the ice in
northern Canada, Ann and two other explorers set off on a 500 kilometre journey on
foot across floating sea ice from Greenland to the North Pole.

Both groups planned to measure how thick the ice was at various sites in the Arctic.
They would also collect water sample for testing, in order to discover how the
chemistry of sea water was changing, and what effect this was having on plant – life
and animals and in the ocean. On previous expeditions, the water was tested in the
summer, using ships at sea, but they had never collected it from under the ice before.
The research was important for understanding what might happen in other oceans
around the world in the future, as a result of climate change.

Ann Daniels was working in a bank in 1996 when she answered and advert, inviting
ordinary women to join a trek to the North Pole in the Arctic. Since then she has
become one of the world’s leading professional polar explorers. For the 2010
expedition, she and her two colleagues attended a week – long fitness camp to prepare
them for pulling the 120 kilogram sledges over the ice for 12 hours a day.

Despite her previous experience, however, Ann suffered in the freezing conditions. ‘It
gets into your bones and never leaves you, even when you’re in your tent at night,’
she said. ‘Especially at the end of an expedition when you’re totally exhausted.’ Yet
Ann successfully guided her companions for 73 days and collected all the samples and
information that were needed.

Helen Findlay was one of the scientists on the laboratory site based in Canada.
Although it was not her first visit to the Arctic, she had never been there in winter and
realised that carrying out experiments in such an extreme environment would be
challenging. The laboratory tents were heated, but getting equipment to work outside
while wearing gloves and thick clothes meant every job took twice as long as it would
normally. When they went out onto the ice to collect samples, the scientists were
protected by two guides with guns and bangers to frighten any curious polar bears
who might be attracted by the smell of humans.

Despite the difficulties, both Ann and Helen stayed out on the ice for the whole of the
project, and the results of their studies have been widely published

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PART 4
Questions 21—25
 Read the text and questions below.
 For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer — A, B, C or D on your
answer sheet.

Helen Skelton
Television presenter Helen Skelton has completed
various dangerous challenges for charity, including
a desert marathon run and a journey down the
Amazon river in a tiny boat. For her latest
challenge, Helen walked on a high wire, a long thin
piece of metal, 66 metres above the ground,
between the two towers of an empty power station.
There was no safety net, only a belt around her
waist attached to another wire above. To help her
keep her balance and not to fall, she carried a long
stick, weighing eight kilograms.

Helen took lessons from an exert high – wire walker. Although she already had
a few circus skills, she quickly discovered that high – wire walking was
completely different. ‘The training was a shock’, said Helen. ‘I didn’t realise
how strong I’d need to be. Every day started at 8 am with a run up a steep hill;
then came an I also had to learn how to fall onto the wire so that if I slipped I
could carry on. Every time I fell in the wire it hurt badly. But it was essential to
keep a positive attitude: if I was nervous and started shaking, so would the
wire.

The day of the actual challenge was windy and Helen controlled herself by
taking deep breaths as she moved step by step along the wire. The 150 – metre
walk took 15 minutes. ‘That was the scariest thing I’ve done,’ she admitted
afterwards. ‘I’m glad it’s over!’

21 The isexperience
What writer doinghas nottext?
in the prevented Helen, however, from plaining her next

A introducing a new television presentor

B getting support for a charity project
C describing a woman’s achievement
D recommending a television programme

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22 Helen knew she would be safe if she fell because

A she had a net that could catch her.

B she had a stick to support herself with.
C she was wearing special equipment.
D she was quite close to the ground.
23 During her training, Helen was surprised to find that
A staying on the wire was so difficult.
B she had to work so hard at her fitness.
C it was so important to be confident.
D her circus skills were so useful.
24 When Helen performed her work on the high wire?
A she was sorry to get to the end.
B the weather conditions were perfect.
C it looks less time than expected.
D she managed to keep herself calm.
25 Which one would be an advert for the chocolate company James works for?
A B

The view from the high wire was I must admit I was a little bit
fantastic – I loved every minute of frightened, but it wasn’t nearly as
bad as going down the Amazon on
it. I can’t wait to have another go
my own.

C D

The training could be painful at

That was the longest quarter of an
hour of my life. I couldn’t breathe times but at least I’m in really good
at all when I first stepped onto the condition now, ready for my next
wire.
challenge.

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PART 5
Questions 26—35
 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
 For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word — A, B, C or D — on your answer
sheet.
Example:
0 A agree B decide C approve D inform

Answer:
0 A B C D

Finding Gold
Most people would (0) ……………… that finding the perfect ring for your
partner is difficult. However, John Greenwood, a Scottish engineer, (26)
……………himself an extra challenge. (27) ………… of taking a trip to the
jeweller’s, John (28) ………… much of last year standing up to his knees in
freezing water. He was looking for tiny pieces of gold (29) ………… the
stones on the river beds in the Scottish Highlands.
Using very (30) ………… equipment, John worked hard to (31) ………….
Enough gold to make not just an engagement ring for his girlfriend, Morag,
(32) ………… also their two wedding rings. ‘I was out there (33) …………
weekend and in the evenings before it got dark, in freezing cold water,’ he
said.
Experts think that John was amazingly lucky to find so much gold in such a
(34) ………… time. Many people (35) ………… for 30 years without
getting anything.
26 A did B made C gave D had
27 A Rather B Besides C Along D Instead
28 A took B paid C spent D held
29 A among B towards C against D through
30 A easy B plain C necessary D basic
31 A choose B collect C pick D select
32 A or B and C but D even
33 A every B some C most D any
34 A little B short C quick D small
35 A reach B follow C search D keep

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WR ITING
PART 1
Questions 1—5
 Here are some sentences about a train journey.
 For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
 Use no more than three words.
 Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.
 You may use this page for any rough work.
Example:
1 The train journey month since Jessica last went on a train.
It takes about two hours …………………. travel from London to York by train.
Answer: 0 well

2 Jessica several months since Jessica last went on a train.

Jessica hadn’t been on a train ...........................................several months.

3 Jessica bought her ticket in advance online.

Jessica’s ticket ………………………………………. bought in advance online.

4 It wasn’t easy to find a seat because the train was crowded.

The train was …………………… crowded that it was difficult to find a seat.

5 Jessica asked what time they would arrive in York.

Jessica asked ‘What time …………………………we arrive in York?’

6 The journey wasn’t boring for Jessica because she had a good book.
Jessica …………………… find the journey boring because she had a good book.

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Part 2
Question 6
You and your friend, Jerry, have tickets for a football match at the weekend, but now you cannot

go.

Write a note to Jerry. In your not, you should

 apologise to Jerry
 explain why you cannot go
 suggest what Jerry could do with your friend.

Write 35—45 words on your answer sheet.

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PART 3
Write an answer one of the following questions (7 or 8) in this part.
Write your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
Tick the box (Question 7 or Question 8) on your answer sheet to show which question you have
answered.

Question 7
 This is part of a letter you receive from a friend.

I can’t decide whether to buy a new bicycle from

a shop or on the Internet. Where do you think I
should buy it? Is it better to buy some things
from shops? Do you buy things on the Internet?

 Now write a letter answering your friend’s question.

 Write your letter in about 100 words on your answer sheet.

Question 8
 Your English teacher wants you to write a story.

 Your story must begin with this sentence:

I was amazed when I opened the bad.

 Write your story in about 100 words on your answer sheet.

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PAPER 2 LISTENING TEST about 35 minutes

(including 6 minutes transfer time)

PART 1
Questions 1-7
 There are seven questions in this part.
 For each question there are three pictures and a short recording.
 Choose the correct picture and put a tick () in the box below it.
Example: Where did the man leave his camera?

A B C

1 Where will Peter give Joanna the book?

A B C

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2 What did the girl buy at the market?

A B C

3 What will the weather be like for the race?

A B C

4 What does the girl like best about the city?

A B C

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5 What does the boy think was unusual about the film?

A B C
6 What happened during the football match?

A B C

7 Which part of the gallery did the man visit?

A B C

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PART 2
Question 8 -13
 You will hear an interview with a woman called Amy Rowntree, who works as a fashion
designer.
 For each question, put a tick () in the correct box.

8 Amy decided to become a fashion designer while

A she was still at school.
B she was working in a shop.
C she was helping run a fashion show.

9 Amy says the most important skill for a designer is

A remaining patient in difficult
situations.
B knowing about different materials.
C understanding how clothes are made.
10 What does Amy particularly like about her work?
A being able to sell her designs.
B seeing her clothes on display.
C having her name recognised.

11 How does Amy feel about today’s fashion?

A She would like clothes to be more
practical.
B She feels clothes should be more
attractive.
C She’s pleased sports clothes are
popular.

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12 What helps Amy find new ideas for designs?

A seeing things around her.
B going to visit museums.
C looking at photos of clothes.
13 What project is Amy working on at the moment?
A a collection of clothes for a film.
B a fashion show in New York.
C a new range for a London store.

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PART 3
Question 14 – 19
You will hear a student called Steve talking about working in a forest in New Zealand.
For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

Working in a forest in New Zealand

Steve had accommodation in a shared (14) …………….

Steve says it was important to have good (15) ………………. at

the end of each day.

Steve worked with team that made a (16) …………… through

the forest.

Steve also collected information needed for a (17) ……………

of the forest area.

In the morning Steve was surprised to hear the sound of (18)

…………… in the forest.

When he did the trip, Steve only had to pay his (19) ……………

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PART 4
Questions 20-25
 Look at the six sentences for this part.
 You will hear a woman called Martha and a man called James talking about a TV series
called Madison, which is about a doctor who works in a hospital.
 Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
 If it is correct, put a tick () in the box under A for YES. If it is not correct, put a tick () in
the box under B for NO.

A B
YES NO

20 They agree that the last show in the series was complicated.

21 James believes that the series is successful because of the main

character.

22 They both admire the main character’s behaviour.

23 Martha thinks that the main character has similar skills to a detective.

24 James was surprised to find the main character so funny.

25 They both plan to watch the series again.

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Key

PAPER 1 READING AND WRITING

READNING

Part 1

1C 2C 3A 4B 5B

PART 2

6G 7E 8F 9D 10B

PART 3

11B 12A 13B 14A 15A 16B 17A 18A 19B 20A

PART 4

21C 22C 23B 24D 25D

PART 5

26C 27D 28C 29A 30B 31B 32C 33A 34B 35C

WRITING

PART 1
1 for
2 was
3 so/that
4 will/should/do
5 did not/ didn’t

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PAPER 2 LISTENING

PART 1

1B 2C 3A 4C 5A 6B 7B

PART 2

8B 9C 10C 11B 12A 13A

PART 3
14 tent
15 meals
16 path
17 map
18 rabbits
19 flight

PART 4

20A 21A 22B 23A 24B 25B

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