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Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley - Chavdar Zdravchev Test A: Listening Comprehension PART Directions: You will hear a text twice Before you listen to the recording, read the statements below As you listen to the recording for the first time, look at the statements, but DO NOT take any notes! As you listen to the recording for the second time, you are allowed to mark the statements as true or false (T/F) Lissi looks after elderly people in London Lissi lives in a very small house of her own Part of Lissi’s job is to some housework Lissi has never been to London before She finds London quite an exciting city Lissi didn’t find the agency she chose on the Internet To become an au pair, one is interviewed by an agency Lissi is pleased with and fond of the family she works for A girl Lissi knows had a much better family than hers You have to be fluent in English to start working as an au pair 10 © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test A: Reading Comprehension PART 2: Task Directions: Read the text below Then, read the questions that follow it and circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D) I am sometimes amazed at my own children, the way they get angry if they have to the dishes twice in one week, the way they act over small bumps and cuts As a mum, I’ve had to teach myself to admire bloody baby teeth and clean the dirt from scraped knees However, in my mind, my mother’s voice and that of my grandmother still come into my head “Oh for goodness sake, you aren’t hurt!” they used to say For a moment, I want to tell this new generation about my little brother calmly spitting out a handful of tooth pieces and going back in to grab the biggest cow in the barn I want to tell my children how tough I was, falling asleep at the table with hands so sore that I couldn’t hold a fork, or about their grandmother, who cut off three of her fingers on a piece of farm equipment but finished the job before she came in to get help For a moment, I’m terrified I’ll make a mistake and tell them to get tough Like my parents and grandparents, I was born and trained to live on a farm I could rope horses and ride a tractor as well as my brother, but being female, I also learned to bake bread and can vegetables, and keep my opinions to myself when others were talking When an unmarried neighbour asked me out when I was fifteen, my parents were proud and hopeful Though he was twelve years older than I was, his other numbers were very promising He and his father had over fifteen hundred cows on 36,000 acres of land 11 The text is probably… A a newspaper advertisement B a television commercial C an extract from a book D a magazine article 13 From the text we know that the author A didn’t like her childhood B had a terrible mother and father C has not changed over the years D had a difficult childhood 12 The author is thinking about her childhood because… A she is comparing herself to her children B her children asked her about it C she misses her family members D she worries her children are weak 14 “Oh for goodness sake, you aren’t hurt!” is similar in meaning to… A “I am happy you didn’t hurt yourself.” B “You should have hurt yourself.” C “I regret you didn’t hurt yourself.” D “You can’t have hurt yourself.” PART 2: Task Directions: Mark the following statements as true or false (T/F) 15 The author gets angry with her children’s behaviour 16 The author’s brother is younger than she is 17 The mother worked hard when she was young 18 The author did both farm work and housework 19 The author did not speak when men were around 20 The man who wanted to date the author was poor © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test A: Use of English PART 3: Task Word Formation Directions: Use the words in brackets to form words, which fit in the gaps 21 It’s the feeling of …………… …………… (FREE) that I enjoy most when I go skiing 22 I not only find reading science fiction …………… …………… (RELAX) but I also get ideas for my compositions 23 I’ve been playing with the band for a year now, and I get the same feeling of …………… …………… (EXCITE) every time we play 24 Painting is something that gives me a lot of …………… …………… (PLEASE) 25 What a day! My …………… …………… (ASSIST) was off work and the computers were down for hours 26 Language wasn’t too big a problem because …………… …………… (AMAZE) almost everyone spoke English 27 The architecture of modern buildings is just so …………… …………… (BORE) to look at 28 There is more at Brown’s than just fine food — our home …………… …………… (DELIVER) service is fast and efficient 29 Don’t just walk into the video store and choose the first DVD that catches your eye; go on a friend’s …………… …………… (RECOMMEND) 30 I hate it when the pilot starts the engines and suddenly everyone goes quiet in …………… ……… (ANTICIPATE) © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE PART 3: Task Cloze Test Directions: Read the text and for each gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word or phrase that best suits each space Skiing is a sport like golf where practice alone is not enough Whatever your level, from complete beginner to potential World Cup star, you need expert 31) to progress Throughout the winter, a growing 32) of specialist courses in Europe and North America promise to correct bad technique by providing a friendly alternative approach to conventional ski schools The nervous skier The feeling of anxiety and a general 33) of control on skis are all too often what holds people back Small children whiz past, bigger snowboarders thunder by, and you sometimes feel like 34) and going home The Ski Company (not to be confused with the luxury tour operator of the same name), holds courses for nervous skiers based in Courchevel, with its gentle and beautifully 35) slopes The teaching principle is based on putting you in 36) of your skis so that you can decide where you want to go and how fast Tip: Learning to relax is one of the key elements to 37) a better skier Dates: January 19th and January 26th, maximum eight skiers per group Level is for people who are 38) on the nursery slopes and level is for those who can handle an easy ‘black’ run down the slope Holiday cost: í740 for seven nights, six-day lift pass, three hours of 39) and video analysis five days a week, flights and transfers Course only: í200 for three teaching hours on 40) of the five days Bookings: The Ski Company: Telephone #: 0870 12345678; Website: www.theskicompany.co.uk 31 A learning B coaching C studying D discovering 32 A amount B quantity C number D capacity 33 A famine B shortage C excess D lack 34 A surrendering B giving up C submitting D providing 35 A maintained B retained C destroyed D supported 36 A responsibility B duty C charge D obligation 37 A converting B growing C turning D becoming 38 A convinced B confident C persuaded D doubtful 39 A tuition B education C knowledge D awareness 40 A other B each C another D few © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE PART 3: Task Sentence Completion Directions: Circle the answer (A, B, C or D) which best completes the meaning of each sentence 41 My daughter is not to go to school on her own every morning A old enough C too old B enough old D very old 47 Both Kate and Jack are keen on … in the mountains in the winter months A to go ski C going skiing B go to ski D go skiing 42 Timothy English at one of the best language schools in the country A used to teach C was used to teach B would teaching D got used to teach 48 43 It is high time Daniel playing computer games every evening A stops C will stop B stopped D has stopped Unlike my mother, my father thinks that our country house needs … A to be redecorated B to have redecorated C to redecorate D to be redecorating 49 It was during the winter holidays … Alex visited Bansko in Bulgaria A that C where B when D what 50 “What …, Jack? Look at your new T-shirt and shorts They’re covered in mud.” A were you doing B have you been doing C will you have been doing D had you been doing 44 If you Jenny, tell her to phone her husband immediately A see C have seen B will see D will be seeing 45 It is the first time my best friend Georgiana … by plane A travelled C is travelling B travels D has ever travelled 46 She asked herself if she … New York and Washington DC again A will ever visit C would ever visit B had ever visited D has ever been visiting © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE PART 3: Task Sentence Transformations Directions: Rephrase the following sentences keeping the original meaning 51 She will probably come to Jim’s farewell party She is 57 This house is so expensive that we can’t buy it It is 52 I advise you to apologize to your girlfriend You’d 58 My neighbour pays a woman to look after her daughter My neighbour has 53 John hasn’t finished doing his homework yet John is still 59 “Where are you planning to spend your holiday?” Kate asked me Kate asked me where 60 They are building a new mall in our neighbourhood A new mall 54 It’s been two years since I last went to the cinema I haven’t 55 Jessica is not in the mood to go out tonight Jessica doesn’t feel 56 Although Maria studied hard, she didn’t pass the exam In spite © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test A: Writing PART Directions: Choose one of the tasks below and write your answer in about 100-120 words Read the extract from Amanda’s letter Write a reply telling her about your hobby or hobbies and ask three questions about her best friend’s party Remember the rules of letter writing … I would love to know what you in your spare time Do you have any hobbies? How often you see your friends? I must stop now, as I need to get ready for my best friend’s birthday party this evening It will be great fun … What is a typical Monday like for you? Write a composition in which you include information about what you in the morning, in the afternoon and in the evening You might find the following vocabulary useful: ñ get up ñ have lunch ñ have breakfast ñ my homework ñ leave home ñ eat dinner ñ walk to school ñ spend the evening ñ classes start/finish ñ go to bed etc © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test B: Listening Comprehension PART 1: Task Directions: You will hear an interview twice Before you listen to the recording, read the questions and the four choices below As you listen to the recording for the first time, look at the questions and the four choices, but DO NOT take any notes! As you listen to the recording for the second time, you are allowed to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D) Cynthia Garfield… A works for a company called Perfect Parties B has a company called Perfect Parties C wants to start her own business D has a starting business Cynthia helps other people… A find someone to marry B plan and organise parties C print party invitations D decide when to hold parties Cynthia started her company because… A she didn’t like the job she was doing B she was working too hard C she realized people were too busy to plan parties D her relatives didn’t like having parties The interviewer asks Cynthia to advise listeners on how to… A give successful parties B work for successful companies C begin their own businesses D find good jobs The interviewer is impressed by… A how much money Cynthia makes B how many parties Cynthia organises C how Cynthia organises her time D how well-organised Cynthia’s parties are PART 1: Task Directions: You will hear an interview twice Before you listen to the recording, read the statements below As you listen to the recording for the first time, look at the statements, but DO NOT take any notes! As you listen to the recording for the second time, you are allowed to mark the statements as true or false (T/F) You have to send in your entry in the next two days You cannot send songs written by someone else If you win, you’ll be able to record your winning entry You must be over 18 years old to enter the competition You will get your cassette back after the competition 10 © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test B: Reading Comprehension PART 2: Task Directions: Read the text below Then, read the statements that follow it and mark them as true or false (T/F) THE Lady WITH THE Lamp Less than 200 years ago, most hospitals were dirty and unhealthy places Then, one person changed everything Florence Nightingale was the first great nurse of the world She changed nursing into a respected profession, and she set standards for clean, safe hospitals all over the world Her picture hangs on the walls of many hospitals When Florence was twelve years old, she decided she wanted to something useful with her life She enjoyed visiting sick people in the neighbourhood Florence was very special because most Victorian middle-class women didn’t have careers, but Florence wanted to become a nurse Her parents wanted her to get married, but their disapproval didn’t stop her from doing what she wanted Florence went to Germany to learn about nursing At that time, nurses learned through experience, not through training Florence looked after sick people, gave them medicine and helped during operations In 1854, Britain entered the Crimean War Florence and a team of 38 nurses went to the Crimea to help the wounded soldiers The military hospitals were dirty and badly organized Florence made the hospitals clean and safe The number of deaths in hospitals went down from 40% to 2% Florence was kind and gentle with the soldiers She talked to them and gave them hope When she walked around the hospital at night, she carried a lamp and that’s how she got the title ‘The Lady with the Lamp’ After the war, Florence wrote a book explaining how to make hospitals better People from all over the world asked for her advice on designing hospitals Florence thought that nurses should learn through both experience and training In 1860, she opened her training school for nurses Today, the Nightingale Nurses still care for the sick and the poor Florence died on 13th August 1910 in London She was 90 years old On her gravestone, it says “F N Born 1820 Died 1910.” She didn’t want any other memorial 11 Florence Nightingale used to clean hospitals 12 When Florence was 12, she looked after people who were ill 13 Florence Nightingale was not like other women of her time 14 Her parents were happy that she wanted to be a nurse 15 Florence Nightingale trained to be a nurse in Crimea 16 Florence Nightingale designed a number of hospitals 17 When the war was over, Florence travelled all over the world 18 The school Florence Nightingale started is still open today © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test E: Listening Comprehension PART 1: Task Directions: You will hear a radio programme about a new medical breakthrough twice Before you listen to the recording, read the statements below As you listen to the recording for the first time, look at the statements, but DO NOT take any notes! As you listen to the recording for the second time, you are allowed to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C) Drinking less than cups of coffee a day can reduce the risks of some diseases A True B False C No information in the text Diabetes is one of the diseases that coffee may be able to prevent A True B False C No information in the text Parkinson’s disease affects millions of Americans each year A True B False C No information in the text Headaches cannot be treated by coffee A True B False C No information in the text Researchers say they need more time to complete their research A True B False C No information in the text PART 1: Task Directions: You will hear some interesting facts about a book twice Before you listen to the recording, read the questions and the four choices below As you listen to the recording for the first time, look at the questions and the four choices, but DO NOT take any notes! As you listen to the recording for the second time, you are allowed to circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D) 32 What was the author’s intention for writing this book? A To educate parents B To provide a set of guidelines for everyone C To help teachers in the classroom D To end confusion between teachers According to the author, e-mails and text messages … A allow people to neglect punctuation B help people use punctuation correctly C are easy to comprehend D are good examples of writing The author learned correct punctuation usage … A during her own school experience B writing letters to a colleague C through her work D reading newspapers 10 The author thinks we should be concerned most about … A confusing messages and ideas B different sets of rules C relying on technological aids D showing little or no interest The author thinks that correct punctuation in writing is … A appropriate B convenient C simple D essential © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test E: Reading Comprehension PART 2: Task Directions: Read the following extract from a book Then, read the questions that follow it and circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B, C or D) The moonlight was blocked from the mouth of the cave, for Shere Khan’s great square head and shoulders were pushed into the entrance Tabaqui, behind him, was squeaking “My lord, my lord, it went in here!” “Shere Khan does us great honour,” said Father Wolf, but his eyes were very angry “What does Shere Khan need?” “My quarry A man’s cub went this way,” said Shere Khan “Its parents have run off Give it to me.” Shere Khan had jumped too near a woodcutter’s campfire and was furious from the pain of his hurting feet But Father Wolf knew that the mouth of the cave was too narrow for a tiger to come in Even where Shere Khan stood now, his shoulders and fore paws were cramped because there wasn’t enough room “The wolves are a free people,” said Father Wolf “They take orders from the Head of the Pack, and not from any striped cattle-killer The man’s cub is ours – to kill if we choose.” “You choose and you not choose! What talk is this of choosing? By the bull that I killed, am I to stand with my nose inside your dog’s den waiting for what is mine? It is I, Shere Khan, who speaks!” The tiger’s roar filled the cave with thunder Mother Wolf shook herself clear of the cubs and jumped forward, her eyes like two green moons in the darkness, facing the blazing eyes of Shere Khan “And it is I, Raksha, who answers The man’s cub is mine! He shall not be killed He shall live to run with the Pack and to hunt with the Pack; and in the end, look at you, hunter of little naked cubs – frogeater – fish-killer – he shall hunt you! Now leave, or by the animal that I killed (I not eat starved cattle), you will go back to your mother weaker than the day you were born! Go!” Father Wolf looked on amazed He had almost forgotten the days when he won Mother Wolf in a fair fight from five other wolves Shere Khan might have faced Father Wolf, but he could not stand up against Mother Wolf He knew that because of his position, she had the advantage and would fight to the death So he backed out of the cave mouth growling, and when he was clear he shouted, “Each dog barks in his own yard! We will see what the Pack will say to this looking after of man cubs The cub is mine, and to my teeth he will come in the end, O bush-tailed thieves!” 11 Before appearing at the cave, Shere Khan had … A burned himself B fought with Mother Wolf C killed the cub’s parents D looked for the parents 14 12 Father Wolf refuses to what Shere Khan wants because … A he doesn’t like him B Shere is smaller than him C Shere is not in charge of the wolves D he is jealous of him 15 13 Father Wolf and Mother Wolf … A both wanted to kill the man’s cub B wanted to keep the man’s cub alive C wanted to eat the man’s cub D disagreed on what to with the man’s cub At … A B C D the end of the extract, we can conclude that Father Wolf was afraid of Shere Khan Father Wolf was ashamed of Mother Wolf Mother Wolf kept the man’s cub Mother Wolf attacked Shere Khan The text is about … A how the man’s cub arrived at the den B Shere Khan’s hunting trip C how Father Wolf met Mother Wolf D Shere Khan’s visit to the wolves’ caves © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE 33 PART 2: Task Directions: Read the text below Then, read the questions that follow it and circle the letter of the correct answer (A, B or C) LOVE MATCH I had never been to a football match with my own father He was disabled and was bed-ridden during most of my childhood So I had always had this image that if I had ever had a son, we'd go to a football game together, hand in hand By eight, my son was a passionate supporter He would write out his own lists of goals and records in his horrible handwriting He would go to bed reading his Spurs books and programmes, falling asleep with them on his little chin He only lives three streets away now and we still talk about football all the time This is because football is not just a game that begins and ends Football is a passion for life, cutting across all ages, all classes, and all backgrounds As a parent, it's hard to share interests with your children and find common ground However, with football, there are no generation gaps You can discuss the match, any match, with the very old or the very young, and your opinion will be listened to I used to ring my father-in-law, who died at 96, every Saturday at 5:30pm after Sports Reports for decades just to discuss how Carlisle United had got on It was our point of contact, what we had in common Yes, I know a pretty superficial point of contact, but is going on about shopping, babies or relationships really all that more meaningful? My son rings me after he has seen a match on television or at half-time on his mobile, if he's at a match without me He might be indulging me as I indulged my father-in-law, but that doesn’t bother me Football has replaced the zoo as the half-day a week treat for divorced fathers You also see middleclass, middle-aged fathers suddenly acquiring an interest in football, which they never had before, as a way of establishing a relationship with their children whom they've hardly talked to for 20 years because they were so busy in their careers 34 16 The author has had an interest in football since the age of eight A True B False C No information in the text 19 Middle-aged fathers have always been fascinated with football A True B False C No information in the text 17 The author believes that football is for all ages A True B False C No information in the text 20 Most people are too busy to play football A True B False C No information in the text 18 The author’s son still calls him to talk about football A True B False C No information in the text © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test E: Use of English PART 3: Task Word Formation Directions: Use the words in brackets to form words, which fit in the gaps SAMUEL PEPYS Samuel Pepys wrote many diaries about the events of the 1660s Our considerable 21) (KNOW) of that decade is in no small part due to him Pepys was an adult at the time of the 22) (RESTORE) of the monarchy It was a time when many personal freedoms and rights were returned to the citizens For instance, the theatre, an important form of 23) (ENTERTAIN) was given to them Theatres were reopened in 1660, after having been closed down in 1649 The 1660s was a period of great change; people could start to relax more A 24) (REFLECT) of this could be seen in the fashions of the time Bright, colourful clothes were being introduced Also, much of what we know about 17th century diet and eating habits is due to Pepys, as he described his meals and 25) (FOND) for food in some detail Pepys socialised in a wide 26) (VARY) of circles and mixed as easily with the working classes as with the 27) (ARISTOCRAT) Samuel Pepys had a gentle touch and a deep sense of 28) (HUMAN) Pepys witnessed two major events in history, the Great Plague and the Great Fire of London His compassion for the 29) (SUFFER) caused by both is clear in his diaries His sorrow at the 30) (DEVASTATE) effects of the plague is visible on page after page of his entries for 1664-1665 On completing his diary in 1669, Pepys still had half his career ahead of him, and he devoted the rest of his life to public service until his death in 1703 © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE 35 PART 3: Task Cloze Test Directions: Read the text and for each gap circle the letter (A, B, C or D) of the word that best suits each space Are you up to your neck in deadlines? Deadlines in business are like weekly wedding anniversaries: 31) one might be easy, but dealing with the consequences ahead is not Having said that, many office deadlines are 32) imaginary Your boss will whip you into a frenzy to get a report done in a day and then, when you have 33) a mess of it, they will give you another two weeks to rewrite it On the other 34) , if you have done a particularly good piece of work, there no longer 35) to be a deadline, at all Business is 36) up and expectations are much higher Deadlines used to be more 37) Nowadays, if you are not 38) to meet a deadline, you are lucky In 39) , working people are expected to more in less time with fewer resources Somehow, we have got to slow it all down and take the time to our jobs well while finding 40) enjoyment in the process 36 31 A missing B losing C dropping D misplacing 32 A necessarily B purely C reasonably D doubtfully 33 A done B written C caused D made 34 A side B foot C hand D way 35 A appears B shows C emerges D presents 36 A hurrying B running C speeding D dashing 37 A bending B flexible C stretching D elastic 38 A working B trying C living D rushing 39 A usual B generic C common D general 40 A adequate B several C some D little © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE PART 3: Task Sentence Completion Directions: Circle the answer (A, B, C or D) which best completes the meaning of each sentence 41 My elder brother and I drive much … than my mother and father A the most carefully C more carefully B more careful D the most careful 46 There were hardly … people in the streets at half past five in the morning A some C any B no D little 42 Sometimes, if I have free time early in the morning or late in the evening, I … A will chat with friends B chat with friends C would chat with friends D would have chatted with friends 47 We really can’t wait to see Edward, Lynda and their children What time …? A will the plane landing B the plane landing C the plane lands D does the plane land 43 By the time the school year is over, I … a lot of English words and grammar structures A will learn B will be learning C have been learning D will have learnt 48 “Do you have any plans for Monday evening?” “Well, I … Sue for dinner at 8.” A will meet C meet B am meeting D going to meet 49 Marie and Paris were soaked to the skin since they … in the heavy rain for hours A are walking B have been walking C had been walking D used to walk 50 I think it was foolish … the exam room as soon as she was given the exam paper A of Chris to leave B that Chris has left C for Chris leaving D Chris for leave 44 I’d rather you … with Jim and Peter because I know that they are not well-mannered boys A don’t go out C haven’t gone out B didn’t go out D will not go out 45 It was after midnight …, he did not refuse to drive me to hospital A However C Moreover B Although D Even though © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE 37 PART 3: Task Sentence Transformations Directions: Rephrase the following sentences keeping the original meaning 38 51 People say that Judy was the most intelligent person in the village Judy is 56 It would be a good idea to go straight home and have a rest If I 52 The blue woolen pullover is not as expensive as the green cotton jumper The green cotton jumper is 57 “Why don’t we go on a picnic at the weekend?” she said She suggested 53 If you don’t manage to arrive on time, we will cancel the meeting for next week Unless 58 Why don’t we go to the new Greek restaurant on Saturday evening? Do you 54 The deputy minister will not be able to attend our school in the afternoon It will be 59 Jenny and Alex failed to convince Tom to forgive his best friend Jenny and Alex did not succeed 55 Eating a lot of vegetables and fruit is very healthy It is 60 All my colleagues are aware of the fact that the mistake wasn’t my fault All my colleagues are aware of the fact that I © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test E: Writing PART Directions: Choose one of the tasks below and write your answer in about 100-120 words Below is a letter from your headmaster that informs you of his plan to introduce a school uniform Write a reply, telling him what you think of the plan Include the points in purple Dear Student, I am writing to inform you that from November 1st 2008 all students will be required to wear the official North Point School uniform I strongly believe that the introduction of a uniform will: ñ set the standard of dress (I prefer to choose my own clothes!) ñ prevent theft, especially of expensive sports shoes (Why not just ban sports shoes?) ñ make students proud (I think they will actually feel uncomfortable!) If you have any comments, please fell free to contact me Yours faithfully, Edward Steadman MA Your English teacher has asked you to write a review of a film which you have seen recently In your review, include information about the plot, the directing, the actors and the actresses Make some general comments and point out why it is worth seeing the film © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE 39 Key Test A Test B Part One Listening Comprehension F F T F T T Part One Listening Comprehension F T F 10 F Part Two Reading Comprehension Task 11 C Task 15 F 16 T 12 A 17 T 18 T 13 D 19 T 20 F Part Three Use of English 26 27 28 29 30 Task 2: Cloze Test 31 B 33 D 32 C 34 B 37 D 38 B 35 A 36 C amazingly boring delivery recommendation anticipation Task 3: Sentence Completion 41 A 43 B 45 D 47 C 42 A 44 A 46 C 48 A B D C C Task T T T F 10 F Part Two Reading Comprehension 14 A Task 1: Word Formation 21 freedom 22 relaxing 23 excitement 24 pleasure 25 assistant Task 1 B 39 A 40 B 49 A 50 B Task 4: Sentence Transformations 51 She is likely to come to Jim’s farewell party 52 You’d better apologise to your girlfriend 53 John is still doing his homework 54 I haven’t been to the cinema for two years 55 Jessica doesn’t feel like going out tonight 56 In spite of studying hard, Maria didn’t pass the exam 57 It is such an expensive house that we can’t buy it 58 My neighbour has a woman look after her daughter 59 Kate asked me where I was planning to spend my holiday 60 A new mall is being built in our neighbourhood Task 11 F 12 T 13 T 14 F Task 19 C 20 C 15 F 16 F 17 F 18 T Part Three Use of English Task 1: Word Formation 21 southern 22 tourists 23 surprising 24 poisonous 25 including 26 27 28 29 30 Task 2: Cloze Test 31 A 33 D 32 B 34 C 37 B 38 D 39 A 40 D Task 3: Sentence Completion 41 C 43 C 45 C 47 D 42 B 44 C 46 C 48 D 49 D 50 C 35 C 36 A attraction exciting performances breeding endangered Task 4: Sentence Transformations 51 She said that she had been watering the flowers in the garden when the telephone had rung 52 How about going to the cinema tonight, Doug? 53 The front door must be locked by 11 o’clock at night at the latest 54 You will miss the train if you not leave on time 55 How long has it been since you last went to the theatre? 56 Vanessa isn’t used to sending text messages © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Key 57 The dentist apologised for having cancelled/ cancelling the appointment 58 It takes one hour to fly from Sofia to Athens 59 It can’t have been Jack who broke the living room window 60 If only you had attended Vicky’s birthday party yesterday Test C Part One Listening Comprehension Task 1 B D E G I Task T F T F 10 T 52 Neither Bob nor Maria likes travelling to Sofia by train 53 Lily was the only student from our class who didn’t go on the excursion to Turkey 54 You are not allowed to use reference books and dictionaries when you sit an exam 55 My son always has difficulty (in) understanding his lessons in Physics and History 56 The mobile phone Joseph was given yesterday is the best one he has ever had 57 On arriving at the office, all my colleagues read online newspapers 58 The older Lucy’s son and daughter get, the more absent-minded they become 59 Only a few tourists have visited this museum since it was opened a year ago 60 I have no idea what made Erika and her husband leave the party that early Part Two Reading Comprehension Task 11 D Task 16 D 12 A 17 C 13 F 18 A Test D 14 C 19 B 15 B 20 A Part Three Use of English Task 1: Word Formation 21 traditionally 22 Exposure 23 spoken 24 fluency 25 ability Task 2: Multiple Choice 31 B 33 D 35 C 32 C 34 B 36 B 26 27 28 29 30 agreement introducing widely presence lasting 37 A 38 D Task 3: Sentence Completion 41 B 43 D 45 A 47 C 42 A 44 C 46 B 48 D 39 B 40 C 49 A 50 C Task 4: Sentence Transformations 51 The university is too far away for me and Karen to go on foot every morning © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Part One Listening Comprehension Task 1 C B B A B Task C A D D 10 B Part Two Reading Comprehension Task 11 C 12 C 13 D 14 B 15 C Task 16 A 17 C 18 B 19 A 20 A Part Three Use of English Task 1: Word Formation 21 collision 22 fatally 23 reduction 24 injuries 25 loss 26 27 28 29 30 consequences strength flexibility misfortune unharmed Key Task 2: Cloze Test 31 B 33 A 32 C 34 D 35 C 36 A 37 B 38 D Task 3: Sentence Completion 41 C 43 D 45 C 47 C 42 B 44 A 46 B 48 B 39 B 40 A 49 A 50 B Task 4: Sentence Transformations 51 Bill would lend me his bicycle if he didn’t need it at the moment 52 The last time Melanie and Paul saw their daughter was about three and a half months ago 53 We were made to copy the text in our notebooks four times and learn the poem by heart 54 Julie has to go to work on Sunday as she needs to finish the report 55 Nina told Jim to turn down the music as she was trying to her homework for the next day 56 Would you like me to give you a lift to the airport at o’clock tomorrow morning? 57 I’m afraid there are no cucumbers, tomatoes, apples or peaches left 58 My sister and I are looking forward to spending our summer holiday at our grandparents’ 59 Ann and Keith can’t make up their mind about what present to buy for their son’s birthday 60 Dennis is so sociable that he makes friends very easily Test E Part One Listening Comprehension Task 1 B A C B A Task B C C A 10 D Part Three Use of English Task 1: Word Formation 21 knowledge 22 restoration 23 entertainment 24 reflection 25 fondness 26 27 28 29 30 Task 2: Cloze Test 31 A 33 D 32 B 34 C 37 B 38 D 39 D 40 C Task 3: Sentence Completion 41 C 43 D 45 A 47 D 42 B 44 B 46 C 48 B 49 C 50 A 35 A 36 C variety aristocracy humanity suffering devastating Task 4: Sentence Transformations 51 Judy is said to have been the most intelligent person in the village 52 The green cotton jumper is more expensive than the blue woolen pullover 53 Unless you manage to arrive on time, we will cancel the meeting for next week 54 It will be impossible for the deputy minister to attend our school in the afternoon 55 It is very healthy to eat a lot of vegetables and fruit 56 If I were you, I would go straight home and have a rest 57 She suggested going on a picnic at the weekend 58 Do you fancy going to the new Greek restaurant on Saturday evening? 59 Jenny and Alex did not succeed in convincing Tom to forgive his best friend 60 All my colleagues are aware of the fact that I wasn’t at fault for the mistake Part Two Reading Comprehension Task 11 A 12 C 13 D 14 C 15 D Task 16 C 17 A 18 A 19 B 20 C © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Tapescripts Test A Part One Task Lissi is from Germany, but she lives and works in London as an au pair, a kind of baby-sitter She lives with an English family She works from 20 to 30 hours a week, helping to make dinner and breakfast and getting the children ready for school She also does a bit of tidying and ironing Here’s what Lissi says about how it all started: “I’d been to London twice before with my school and I’d always liked it There’s a great mix of cultures and it’s impossible to get bored, so after I finished studying I decided to come to London to work I liked children so I knew I’d love to be an au pair I found a few agencies on the Internet, but it was hard to know which was a good one In the end, a friend of mine recommended the agency I chose They picked out some families and I went for some interviews It’s very important that you get on and like each other Luckily, I found a family I really like They are great A girl I know had a family that wasn’t so nice They made her a lot of housework and gave her so much to that she hardly had any time to a language course, which was the reason she was in Britain! To the job well, you have to get on with the kids You can manage with only a little English, the kids will teach you very quickly! Don’t be shy If you are weak, the children will tell you what to do!” Adapted from Club No 4, March 2002 Test B Part One Task Interviewer: Hello, everyone and welcome to our show Our special guest today is Cynthia Garfield Cynthia is the successful owner of a company called Perfect Parties Thanks for joining us, Cynthia First of all, tell us something about your company Cynthia: Well, basically we organise all kinds of parties from weddings to children’s parties We everything from planning the menu and preparing the food to sending out the invitations Whatever the occasion, we can guarantee that it will be a success Interviewer: So, let’s say I wanted you to plan my little girl’s fifth birthday party, what could Perfect Parties for me? © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Well, first we’d ask you to pick a theme for the party We have several options, for example, the Fairy princess, the Teddy Bears’ picnic or the Junior Pop Star For each theme we provide costumes, music, food, invitations and – the cake, of course Interviewer: Wow, Cynthia, you really take care of everything! The clients have nothing to do! But tell me, what gave you the idea for a party-planning company? Cynthia: Well, I am the mother of two young children I also come from a large family and there is always some celebration or party to organise My husband and I both worked full time and I found that planning parties was something that I just didn’t have the time or energy to When I mentioned this to family and friends, just about everyone said they felt the same way That’s when I decided that there was a need for a professional party planner Interviewer: Well, we’re glad to see that your company is doing well and we wish you and Perfect Parties continued success Do you have some advice for any of our listeners who are thinking of starting their own company? Cynthia: Yes, I do! Believe in your product, believe in yourself, your homework and don’t give up when things get difficult! Interviewer: Thanks for those words of encouragement, Cynthia Now, let me introduce our next guest, Jim Saunders, owner of The Bagel Bakery … Cynthia: Part One Task Radio DJ: … And don’t forget that you only have 48 hours left to send us your entries for our singer-songwriter competition All entries must be recorded on an audio cassette and be in our office no later than Friday, December 5th Our address is 99.3 Top Hits, 63 Hanley Rd, Bradford Remember all songs must be original If either the words or the music are copies of already published pieces, they will not be considered The winning entries will be announced on Tapescripts December 23rd at 7.00 pm and not only will our four lucky winners win a Sony MP3 player, but also the opportunity to make a CD of their song at R+R Studios Please don’t forget to include your name, address and phone number so we can contact you, and if you are under 18 years of age, you must get your parents’ permission before you enter this competition Unfortunately, due to the large number of cassettes we have already received, we will not be able to return them to you so make sure you not send us the only copy of your masterpiece! Good luck to all of you budding singersongwriters out there! Now, here’s Valerie with the weather Test C Part One Task Turner’s Travel has a wide range of holidays to choose from to fit everyone’s taste and budget We have some super deals available at the moment, too Here are this week’s offers One – Kenya is the best place to go on safari with its 59 wildlife parks and game reserves Listen to the lions roaring at night as you sit around the campfire under the stars In the day, travel across the plains in a jeep and see leopards, elephants, rhinos and giraffes – the only way to truly experience Africa! Two – Stay in the beautiful traditional resort of Lech high in the western Austrian Alps As well as 260 km of piste, it has a whole range of facilities for skating, walking and tobogganing Fun for the whole family! Three – There is no place like the Scottish Highlands for great walking trails with wonderful old castles, spectacular scenery and peaceful lakes along the way It truly is the ‘great outdoors’! Four – Explore the Cyclades and choose up to six destinations to visit from 26 different islands, including Paros and Santorini, which make up this chain Prices include accommodation in village houses and ferries Five – Visit one of the most beautiful and romantic European capital cities where you can take a trip down the Seine, visit Notre Dame Cathedral, wander round the Louvre, see the view from the Eiffel Tower or just sit at a street café and watch Parisian life go by Part One Task Good morning! This is the Year English examination Please take your seats You should leave all your coats, bags and other personal belongings in the lockers outside the examination hall If you have any of these items with you, please put them outside now You should have nothing on your desk except for pens and pencils That means no gum, sweets or drinks If you need a glass of water during the exam, raise your hand and an examiner will bring one to you There will be no talking during the exam and anyone who speaks during the exam will be asked to leave the hall There is scrap paper for rough notes, but all your answers should be written on the answer sheet Make sure your name and candidate number are written clearly at the top of the answer sheet The exam will last two hours If you finish before this time, you should use this time to go through your answer sheet and check for spelling mistakes You may not leave the hall until the exam is over and your teacher says you can go Are there any questions? Test D Part One Task Welcome to the museum Now before we begin the tour, there are a few things I need to tell you You are not allowed to take photographs with a flash because it damages the exhibits Photos without a flash are permitted Postcards can be bought at the museum shop which we will visit at the end of the tour The visit to the museum is free, but we ask visitors to make a small donation Money can be put in this box here I’m afraid children mustn’t walk around the museum on their own because they can easily get lost However, you needn’t stay with the tour if you don’t want to Families, please feel free to wander around with your children We have to meet back here at the entrance at four o’clock because the coach leaves at four fifteen Finally, you are not allowed to touch any of the exhibits in the main rooms There are interactive buttons with most of the exhibits which I think you will enjoy There is also a special activity room for children on the first floor and I have some activity sheets for them here which they can But parents don’t have to worry The children will be supervised by trained © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Tapescripts and experienced helpers here so you can continue looking at the exhibits with your mind at ease I hope you enjoy your tour I’m sure you will like the museum exhibits Let me remind you once again that you mustn’t be late for the coach Thank you Part One Task Who is man’s best friend? The dog of course! The dog is the most popular domesticated animal in the world Dogs and humans go way back It is believed that humans domesticated a wolf-like ancestor of the dog around 10,000 years ago Throughout this time the dog has been a companion, a protector and above all, a loyal friend to humans Different civilisations and cultures have treated the dog in different ways Today, in some countries dogs are used as guards, while in others they are eaten However, in most societies, dogs are protected and admired In the past, ancient Greeks and ancient Mayans of Central America associated dogs with death and the afterlife The domestic dog was found all over the world Dog bones discovered so far date back to the period 10,0007,000 BC They were discovered in Israel, Iraq, Denmark, the UK, Czechoslovakia, Russia and Germany, with the earliest thought to be in Asia Throughout the centuries, many dog breeds were developed for specific tasks such as hunting, herding, and guarding Among their many talents they provide companionship, assist the disabled, work in police departments and even pull sleds One must always keep in mind that dogs are a big responsibility So before running to your local pet store to buy the first adorable puppy that you see, make sure that you can be a good dog owner first Do you have enough free time on your hands to walk your dog regularly? Do you have a back yard? Is there a park close to your house? These are just a few questions one should consider before adopting a furry friend © Express Publishing PHOTOCOPIABLE Test E Part One Task Announcer: And that's all for the weather, ladies and gentlemen! Today, we've got Dr Atkinson in our studios and she's going to talk to us about a new medical breakthrough I think that all you coffee drinkers out there should listen to this report Good morning, Dr Atkinson, and welcome to WKRG Cincinnati! Dr Atkinson: Thank you Dave, and good morning to all our listeners Well, you're right about the breakthrough More and more medical research in the US is concluding that coffee may actually be recognised as a health food For many years, European researchers have been finding healthy elements in coffee beans that could help prevent certain diseases Announcer: What you mean by 'healthy elements'? Dr Atkinson: Well, Dave, coffee beans contain many anti-oxidants and other enzymes Scientists have found that drinking at least three cups of coffee daily can reduce the risk of diabetes, colon cancer and Parkinson's disease Coffee is also used to treat headaches Announcer: So should we be making it a point to start drinking more coffee every day? Dr Atkinson: Well, scientists say they need to more ‘research' before they recommend that people start gulping down litres of coffee per day Announcer: How much should people drink in order to benefit from it? Dr Atkinson: Well that's the strange part; they say that the more, the better! Of course, this is only recommended for healthy adults It's also very important to note that coffee is a diuretic This means that drinking many cups of coffee in one day could easily dehydrate you That's why you must make sure that you balance your coffee intake by drinking lots of water The average person needs about 8-10 glasses of water per day If you drink three cups of coffee, Tapescripts you should try drinking three extra glasses of water to make up for the water you lost Announcer: Is it safe for everyone to drink coffee on a regular basis? Dr Atkinson: Like I said, healthy adults are not at risk, but certain people such as women who are pregnant or people who have been diagnosed with heart disease should stay away from too much coffee As I mentioned before, this research is not final and more studies are needed to complete it before we tell people to start drinking all the coffee they can handle! Part One Task Interviewer: How has a book on punctuation become a bestseller? I have its author, Louise Marsh, here with me to talk about commas, hyphens and the importance of correct semi-colon usage Your book, ‘Punctuation is Everything’ is very popular with the book-buying public Who you think is buying the book? Louise: I don’t know exactly, but I would guess that parents and educators might be buying it for their children and students I hope some people are buying it just for their own educational purposes When I was in school, I was always running into problems with different teachers believing different things about punctuation My hope for this book was to provide a basic understanding of punctuation that could be followed by everyone Interviewer: Do you think that the present education system is to blame for bad punctuation? Louise: Well, I can't remember being taught punctuation at my school in the late 60s and early 70s I think things might be improving It is obviously being taught at the moment, but I don't think there is enough consistency or enough importance placed on it Interviewer: So, if you didn't learn punctuation at school, where did you learn it? Louise: I learned to write and punctuate English early in my career as a journalist I was a news writer for a local paper, and it was crucial that I wrote things the proper way My work was always on display, so it had to be right I was lucky to have a coworker who would look over my pieces and make any necessary corrections for me Eventually, I learned all of the rules on my own and now I am passing on my knowledge through my book Interviewer: What you see as the biggest problem for writers these days? Louise: Well, as I mentioned earlier there is a great deal of inconsistency and a general lack of concern for proper usage of punctuation I think people are confused I see the biggest culprit being all of the new technology People have become lazy and not even think about proper usage anymore when they write on their computers They expect things like spell check to correct their mistakes Interviewer: Do you believe writing emails and sending text messages is creating problems? Louise: Yes, I Typically, when people send emails or text messages they use abbreviations and little or no punctuation I find punctuation helps to give rhythm and a tone of voice to writing I think it's no accident that readers of emails and text messages often find it difficult to understand what the person means Interviewer: Do you think punctuation will still be important in the future? Louise: Of course! 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