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Contents
Reading ........................................................................................................................ 4

Part I (multiple choice)............................................................................................ 5

Part II (gapped text)............................................................................................... 12

Part III (multiple matching) .................................................................................. 17

Part IV (True/False) .............................................................................................. 23

Use of English ........................................................................................................... 27

Writing....................................................................................................................... 34

Addition and Keys ..................................................................................................... 39

Part I Word Formation .......................................................................................... 40

Part II Vocabulary Tests........................................................................................ 46

Part III Answer Keys ............................................................................................. 60

Reference Literature .................................................................................................. 69

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Reading
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Part I (multiple choice)

Text 1
You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 1-8,
choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the
text.
At the office that day, Martha was left to keep her eyes open until after the lunch
hour. Then Mr Max Cohen brought her a document to copy. She was so tense, she had to
start afresh three times; and when he came to fetch it, all that had been achieved were the
words Memorandum of an Agreement of Sale typed raggedly across the top of the sheet.
She shrank under his impatient assurance that it did not matter in the least, and she must
take her time. Her fingers were heavy and trembling, and her head was thick. To type two
pages of his small neat writing into something clean and pleasant to look at seemed to her,
just then, an impossibly difficult task. He went home without coming to her desk again;
and she flung a dozen sheets of paper into the wastepaper basket, and decided she would
come early next morning and do it before anyone else arrived.
Mrs Buss, on her way out, asked, Have you got any certificates? Martha said no,
she had learned to type at home. Mrs Buss said nothing consoling, but merely nodded
absent-mindedly, for her eyes were on the elegant Mrs Jasper Cohen. Martha could barely
see where she was going as she left the office. She was filled with a violent revulsion
against the law and everything connected with it. What she said to herself was, I wont
spend the rest of my life typing this stupid jargon.
She stood at the corner of the street and watched a crowd of carefree young people
going into McGraths Hotel, and felt sick with envy. Then she crossed the street and went
into the offices of the Zambesi News. She was going to see if Mr Spur, an old journalist,
whom she had known as a child that is to say, she had spent a months holiday with
him and his wife about four years before could offer her any kind of position. She was in
the building about half an hour, and when she came out her face was hot with
embarrassment. It had been so painful she could not bear to remember what had happened.
What she must remember was that she had no qualifications whatsoever.
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She understood, finally, the extent of the favour Mr Cohen was doing her; and next
morning she was at her desk in a very chastened frame of mind. Her eyes were certainly
opened, but she had no time to use them, for long before that first document was finished,
several more arrived on her desk, and it was lunchtime before she knew it. She tried to
persuade herself that the papers she sent in, neatly clipped and tied with green tape in the
form of the exquisite, faultless documents Mrs Buss turned out with such ease, were
satisfactory. Mr Max Cohen received them with a noncommittal glance and a nod; and
later Martha saw Mrs Buss doing them again. She was given no more. For a whole day she
sat idle at her desk, feeling sick and useless, wishing that she could run away, wondering
what would happen.
The fair, plump girl, Maisie Gale, who sat next to her said consolingly, Dont lose
any sleep. Just do what you can get away with, thats my motto.
Martha was offended, and replied a stiff smile.

1. Why did Martha find her first day at the office difficult?
A She was not used to working under pressure.
B The task given to her was very difficult.
C She was too nervous to think.
D Mr Cohen was not easy to please.
2. By the end of the day, which of the following was true of Martha?
A She knew that Mr Cohen was disappointed in her.
B She still hadnt handed in any work.
C She had handed in her work unfinished.
D She had decided she would work better when the office was empty.

3. As Mrs Buss left the office, what impression do we get of her attitude towards
Martha?
A She seemed disinterested in her.
B She seemed concerned about her lack of qualifications.
C She seemed to have taken a dislike to her.
D She seemed eager to help her.
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4. The writer tells us that Martha left the office feeling.
A determined to find another occupation.
B angry with Mrs Buss.
C frustrated at her failure that day.
D worried that she would lose her job.

5. Why did Martha go to see Mr Spur?

A to help him out.
B to ask him for advice.
C to pay him a social call.
D to ask him for a job.

6. How had Marthas attitude towards her job changed by the following day?
A She was starting to feel more enthusiastic about it.
B She now realized she was lucky to have a job at all.
C She had made her mind up to try harder.
D She was now feeling more confident of her abilities.

7. Martha was given no more documents to type because

A she seemed to have been forgotten about.
B she was taking too long to type them.
C the standard of her work was poor.
D Mrs Buss preferred to do them herself.

8. When Maisie Gale says just do what you can get away with (line 31-32), she is
advising Martha to
A do whatever is necessary to make a good impression.
B do her best to find another job.
C just do the best she can.
D only do the least amount of work acceptable.
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Text 2
You are going to read an article about a music festival. For questions
1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according
to the text.
THE GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL
Entering the already crowded festival site, I was a little uneasy. Id heard
discouraging tales of muddy fields, shocking toilet facilities and not being able to find
your tent among so many others exactly the same as yours. I had, of course, tried to
prepare for every eventuality. In my rucksack were a brightly coloured flag to raise above
my tent so I could find if easily, bright green Wellington boots and - just in case the sun
did come out - some suncream. As it turned out, all of them proved to be very useful.
The three-day Glastonbury Festival of Contemporary' Performing Arts, held on
Worthy Farm in Somerset every June, is the largest open- air music festival in the world.
The festival grew from humble beginnings in 1970 into the massive event it is today. The
main organizer of the festival is the farms owner, Michael Eavis, who started it all up
because he likes music, and he still makes the final choice of which big-name bands will
appear. Over 100,000 tickets were sold this year, which is a lot of organization for one
farmer. (In fact he does hire a music promotion organization to help him sort out all the
complications of running such a huge festival, so he isnt quite all on his own.)
But its not just music at the festival. As I wandered about the site, looking for
somewhere to pitch my tent. I realized that this was, indeed, a festival of performing arts.
There were theatre tents, dance performances, jugglers and mime artists all over the site.
You certainly wouldnt starve in this place, either. Id never seen so many food stalls in
my life. Whether you prefer Thai, Indian and African, to mention just a few, or even good
old English staples such as jacket potatoes, there was something for everyone.
After a pleasant evening of meeting people from every imaginable walk of life and
dancing the night away at the dance village, I awoke to the sounds of thunder and
lightning. The downpour only lasted a couple of hours, but it was still one of the worst
rainstorms of the past 100 years. I was one of the lucky ones. Although my tent leaked a
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bit and my clothing was damper than I would have liked, at least I was on high ground.
Some poor souls who had camped further down the hill had to try to retrieve whatever
belongings they could from tents submerged under four feet of water. The organizers did
an efficient job of mopping up most of the water fairly quickly, but there was no escaping
the mud. Festival-goers didnt let that dampen their spirits in the least, though, and thanks
to my green wellies, nor did I.
The famous Pyramid Stage had its usual lineup of great bands and there were plenty
of big names playing on the Other Stage, too. In fact, there are so many stages, with so
many different types of music and things going on, that it can be really difficult getting to
see and do everything you want to. I found myself running from one venue to the next,
trying to catch at least part of my favourite acts, and still missed a few altogether.
Then it was all over, and I had to pack up my mud-caked belongings and head back
to the real world again. It had been a pleasant surprise to discover that 100,000 people
crammed into muddy fields in basic conditions can still manage to have the time of their
lives. Tickets arent cheap, but since over 1 million in proceeds from the festival goes to
charity, it would be childish to complain. I left clutching the handcrafted souvenirs bought
from various stalls, and with a warm, happy feeling that Im sure is shared by anyone who
has experienced the magic of the Glastonbury Festival.

1. When the writer arrived at the festival, she

A was afraid she might not enjoy it.
B had to walk across muddy fields.
C was wearing Wellington boots.
D was shocked by the toilets.

2. The organization of the festival

A is managed by Michael Eavis alone.
B is difficult due to the size of the project.
C takes just a few days in summer.
D is completely controlled by a music company.
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3. What impression did the writer get walking round the festival?
A There was too much food on sale.
B It was a very theatrical festival.
C It was easy to get lost on the site.
D There was lots to see and do.

4. The writer uses the phrase from every imaginable walk of life (line 39) to show
A the lively way people at the festival behaved.
B what activities people were doing at the festival.
C there were a wide variety of people at the festival.
D how many people she had met at the dance village.

5. The flooding didnt affect the writer as much as some people because
A her tent didnt let any water in.
B she had set up her tent on a hill.
C she didnt mind wearing damp clothes.
D the organisers were good at their job.

6. What complaint did the writer have about the performances at the festival?
A She didnt manage to see some performances.
B She became tired from running around the site.
C There was too much music on at the festival.
D It wasnt possible to see a full performance.

7. What feature of the festival had the writer not expected?

A Tickets for the festival were very expensive.
B There were over 100,000 people there.
C Festival profits are donated to charity.
D It was enjoyable despite the lack of comfort.
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8. What was the writers attitude to the festival by the end of it?
A She realized the discouraging stories shed heard were untrue.
B She felt that attending the festival had been a special experience.
C She thought she had spent too much on tickets and souvenirs.
D She was sad that she would have to go back to a normal life again.
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Part II (gapped text)

Text 1
You are going to read an article about a man who spent a year as a
volunteer. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose
from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one
extra sentence which you do not need to use.
AFTER THE TSUNAMI
Paul Green tells us about dedicating his time and skills to helping victims of the
2004 Asian tsunami rebuild their homes.
I remember that day very clearly. It was 26 December 2004 and as we always did on
this day. my friends and I had a barbecue, then went to the beach for a surf. We had a great
day, completely unaware of the devastation that was about to be unleashed not so far from
our hometown of Brisbane, Australia, When I returned home later that night, I heard the
terrible news that a massive undersea earthquake in the Indian Ocean had triggered off a
deadly tsunami. We would later learn, of course, that altogether it had killed around a
quarter of a million people and left more than one-and-a-half million people homeless.
My friends and I had returned from a surfing trip to Indonesia earlier the same
month, and I was particularly saddened by the destruction that occurred there, as I had felt
a strong affection for the people I had met during my travels, 1 I was later to learn
that Indonesia had sustained the worst physical damage of all the countries affected by the
tsunami.
At the time, I was a successful florist in the city centre, I had spent years building up
my client base and training staff, I really wanted to help, so I donated a percentage of the
profits from my shop to the worst-affected areas in Indonesia. 2 I leased my business
and flew over to Indonesia.
I joined an organization of volunteers called Shelter, committed to rebuilding
homes. After the tsunami, over 160 aid organizations and UN agencies began operations in
Indonesia to provide shelter, food and schooling, so I wasn't alone. Shelter's focus was on
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rebuilding homes. 3 I soon realized, however, that we weren't just rebuilding homes,
we were creating hope for the future.
I chose to join a housing charity, rather than a medical one, because I had previously
trained as a carpenter and I believed I could make a difference with my talents. When I
was a child, I was always fixing things, . 4 I was just the type of person Shelter
was looking for. Shelter found a role for me on building sites, teaching construction skills
to the locals and supervising the production of materials such as bricks and roofing tiles.
Disease was common because of poor water and sanitary conditions, so Shelter
tried to move the homeless out of temporary camps and into permanent proper homes as
soon as humanly possible. 5 Many of the volunteers also suffered from these, I
frequently experienced high fevers and rashes, and it was during these times that I most
longed for the comforts of home.
Looking back, spending a year as a volunteer was the best decision I had ever made,
but it wasn't easy. . 6 Most people were happy to help, but a few said that if I was
going to drop out of real life for so long Id have to finance my humanitarian adventures
myself. There was also the sheer physical labour. By the end of the day I was both
physically and mentally exhausted. Sometimes my muscles ached so much that I couldn't
imagine continuing the next day.
Back home in Brisbane, I continue to support Shelter by giving presentations on my
year abroad and spreading the word about their charitable work. . 7 I have also
made countless lifelong friends. Furthermore, I am welcome in many homes in the area.
My friends and I will definitely have somewhere to stay during our next surfing trip!

A. Common illnesses suffered by disaster victims include diarrhoea, fevers, skin

irritations, respiratory infections and stomach problems.
B. I hoped that they had all escaped unharmed.
C. My story has inspired dozens of new recruits to sign up as volunteers.
D. Many people had lost loved ones and the sorrow of the locals could be felt all
around us.
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E. By the time 1 was in my twenties I could make furniture and had helped many
friends with renovations and repairs to their homes.
F. I had to live off my savings, and when they ran out I asked friends and family for
loans.
G. However, I soon realized that I wanted to do more than give money.
H. 500,000 Indonesians didnt have a roof over their heads, so they were desperately
needed.

Text 2
You are going to read an article about going to live in another country.
Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the
sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (1-7). There is one extra
sentence which you do not need to use.

Escape TV ... a very moving story

Britons have become obsessed with the dream of moving abroad to start a
new life, and TV shows telling us how to do it are more popular than ever. Why
are we so keen to leave, asks Sara Wheeler?

Barely a night goes by without a television programme showing people who either
long to escape from Britain or who have already done so. Take Channel 4s hugely
successful A Place in the Sun, for example, in which former estate agent Amanda Lamb
shows potential buyers around a range of foreign properties. (1)
These escape TV programmes represent Britains most successful new theme in
factual television, and, if the viewing figures are anything to go by, a large proportion are
desperate to get away. (2)
The dream of living in a rural setting somewhere in mainland Europe has long been
a British national fantasy. When Peter Mayle tapped into it with his book A Year in
Provence, he sold millions of copies and the lanes around his old stone farmhouse at the
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foot of the Luberon mountains were soon jammed with tourist coaches. (3) He wrote it to
earn enough money to buy a tractor, and ended up with a bestseller.
But its not all lazy afternoons for people who pack up and head abroad. Many see
their dreams turn into nightmares before theyve finished unpacking. Living the Dream
featured two couples from Basildon who sold up to run a B&B in Almeria, Spain. (4) A
Place in the Sun once showed a British official in Benidorm warning that British-owned
bars in the resort have a failure rate of 95 per cent.
This, of course, is the appeal of escape TV - the risk of failure, and the nasty
pleasure we feel as we witness disaster unfolding on the Costa Brava. And, according to
the unwritten rules of escape TV, you must be self- employed, and preferably want to do
something fun - running a bar, for example, is ideal. (5)
The persistent appeal of finding the good life abroad begs an obvious question: Why
cant British people find the good life in their own village or town? The weather is, of
course, a key factor. You never see programmes about beginning a new life in Finland.
Similarly, the ideal new life is always to be found close to the countryside, far from traffic
jams, superstores and concrete. (6) They had their ups and downs, but, in the end, they
said that the only thing they missed was a Chinese takeaway.
It seems this escape fantasy is peculiarly British. American networks are not busy
producing shows about Mexican villas as the US equivalent of 5s Dream Holiday Home.
Yet the phenomenon is not restricted to western Europe. (7) Amanda Lamb has even been
showing people around the Romanian Riviera.
It is, of course, all based on an illusion. Change your surroundings, we think, and
you can change your destiny, or at least cast off the bits of our life that you dont like and
replace them with a few nicer ones. Well, dream on. You can go to the very ends of the
earth, to a paradise untroubled by human footprints, and youll still find someone vaguely
familiar waiting patiently for you there: yourself. And do you know what? You will find
that its the same grumpy person you thought youd left behind.

A The cameras followed them as they ran out of cash, were conned by builders
and failed to get the project off the ground.
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B Similarly, a decade later, Chris Stewart wrote Driving Over Lemons, about the
joys and tribulations of setting up as a small-time farmer in Spain.
C Or BBC 2s Living the Dream, which followed the progress of couples who have
sold up and moved abroad in pursuit of the good life.
D According to Escape to the Sun, BBC ls documentary series fronted by Pop Idol
judge Nicki Chapman, a whopping 15,000 Britons own homes in the Orlando area of
Florida.
E When you come back, you feel refreshed from the break, and ready to carry on
with your old life.
F Living the Dream regularly pulls in four million viewers, and 90 episodes of A
Place in the Sun have been screened.
G In contrast, an accountancy job in Provence just wouldnt make good viewing.
H Living the Dream featured one couple who moved to France, where they bought
their own farm.
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Part III (multiple matching)

Text 1
You are going to read about four different chefs and their work. For questions 1-15,
choose from the chefs (A-D). The chefs may be chosen more than once.
Meet the Chefs
A Gerard
I am a classically trained French chef and I am concerned about the lack of quality
in most restaurants today. It seems that people can simply do a short cooking course and
then call themselves a chef these days. I was trained in the cordon bleu tradition and am
particularly skilled in making pastries. Both the food and service are of a very high
standard at my restaurant. For me, presentation is the key. When a customer is served his
meal, it should be pleasing to the eye. For dessert at our restaurant, I recommend our
signature dish: hazelnut and pecan nougat. It will definitely have you wanting to return the
next evening for a second helping!
Critics have praised my creations and I have received 3 Michelin stars. Now my
name is associated with excellent cooking. I know that the media have published reports
from former staff who claim I threw food and swore at them. But the way I see it, if you
cant take the heat, get out of the kitchen! Everyone who works in a celebrated restaurant
has to expect some pressure. I have standards to maintain, after all

B Arpad
My "soup kitchen, as I jokingly call it, only serves soup and drinks, as I prefer to
specialize. The most popular soups are gazpacho, lentil, courgette and celery. I know that
people who enjoy fine dining would not normally consider going to a soup restaurant, but
after they have tasted the delicious soups on our menu they change their minds. I want to
show how soup can be a meal in itself, not just a starter or something you throw together
at the last minute.
I grew up in poverty and often ate at the soup kitchens in our neighbourhood. In
honour of the volunteers who fed me in tough times, I now donate over 100 litres of soup
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to charities every week. It's the least I can do. The success of the business means that
nowadays I have nothing to do with the daily operations of the restaurant. Having handed
most responsibilities over to the staff, I get to enjoy my other passion, which is golf.

C Elisabeth
I only use organic ingredients. Too many pesticides and insecticides are present in
our food today and I believe they are causing widespread illness, Apart from that, humane
treatment of animals is really important to many of our customers. To be certified organic,
the animals must eat natural food, not be treated with antibiotics, or be kept in cages. They
must have space to walk freely. For these reasons, organic meat is fresher and of better
quality, and my customers say they can taste the difference. Organic food should be eaten
by everyone who cares about our planet.
I always purchase food from local producers. You see, pollution caused by
transporting food long distances is a serious problem. Just like our ancestors, who didnt
have refrigeration or modern transport, we should only eat produce that is grown close to
home and in season. My restaurant follows that principle.

D Rosemary
My speciality is Polynesian food. I have travelled extensively and my places for
sourcing ingredients are Samoa, New Zealand and Hawaii. I combine old recipes with
innovative ways of preparing food, and I try to maintain the unique cultural history of a
dish while adding a modern twist.
When I first opened my restaurant, there were queues lining up outside. People were
curious. Things have quietened down now, but on Saturday nights, you can expect to wait
over an hour for a table. Booking is highly recommended,
By placing frangipani and gardenia around the restaurant, I have tried to recreate the
fragrances of the region, I put hibiscuses in shell vases which are handmade by locals. The
vases look magnificent in the evenings, when the restaurant is lit up with candles. Many of
the customers tell me that the flowers trigger memories of their own trips to the region. To
add to the flowers, I have brought back artifacts and fabrics from my journeys to place on
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the tables for customers to admire during their meal. Eating at my restaurant should be an
unforgettable experience.

Which chef

says their restaurant isnt as popular as it once was? 1

didnt always have an easy, successful life? 2

mentions the effect that food can have on health? 3

suggests that their work can be stressful? 4

says that the way their food looks is important? 5

creates their own versions of traditional food? 6

feels that they challenge peoples mistaken beliefs? 7

mentions differences in the training of chefs? 8

thinks that it is best to eat the way people did in the past? 9

mentions being concerned about their reputation? 10

cares greatly about the atmosphere in their restaurant? 11

makes no apology for behaving rudely? 12

says they find time for a leisure activity? 13

doesnt mention anything about what dishes they serve? 14

gives food away for free? 15

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Text 2
You are going to read a magazine article about careers in sport. For
questions 1-10, choose from the items A-D. The items may be chosen more
than once.

C AREERS IN F OOTBALL
You dont have to be a star player to have a career in the sport you love. Here are some
people who have what many of us would call dream jobs.

A Janet Pearce Physiotherapist

I've been playing womens football for ten years now, and I would love to play at
international level. But lets face it, very few football players are going to get a place in a
top team. And for a woman footballer, there are even fewer openings. So I count myself
very fortunate that I have a job in football at all. As a physiotherapist, I have to go to
matches and, unless theres an injury on the pitch, I get to watch matches from up close.
Its part of my job, actually, because if a player has an old injury, I have to watch them
very carefully for signs of the injury flaring up during the game. Then, of course, I will
recommend that they are substituted. The rest of my job is working with injured players.
Some of the injuries are quite serious, and I have to say that one of the worst things about
my job is having to tell players that their career is over. Some injuries will just not go
away. But yes, in many ways it is a dream job.

B Timothy Gittings Coach

As a coach, I'm right in the middle of the action. Nobody knows the players better
than me, because its my job to know exactly how theyre feeling at all times. This is
important because however good a player is, they will not play their best if they are
worried about something. So a big part of my job is discussing things with individuals.
They have to work well as a team, too, so I try very hard to create a positive atmosphere in
the team. Its a much more difficult job than most people realize. One good way to find
out if you are suited for it is to coach a junior team near where you live. Theyre usually
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desperate for people who know the game to pass on their knowledge. And its very
rewarding work sometimes older players can be hard to handle, but with kids, they just
want to learn.

C Don McRae Referee

It took many years for me to get to this position. It's not something you should
consider if youre not prepared to work very hard. You have to think fast, often under
extreme pressure, and you cannot let your concentration wander for a second, or you
might miss something important. Referees are often criticized for making the wrong
decision, or failing to notice something like a foul. For this reason, you need to be as
close to the ball as possible throughout the whole 90 minutes. And for that, you need to
be incredibly fit! But, if you think you can deal with all that, it really is a great job to
have.

D Jack Hunter Steward

My job involves controlling the crowd at big matches. First of all, I help people get
to their seats and then, during the match, I have to watch for signs of trouble. Then we
have to step in, but never alone - we all have walkie-talkies to call for back-up. That can
sometimes be unpleasant but we know most of the local hooligans and they know we are
watching them they dont want to get caught - so that helps keeps things peaceful! All
my friends and neighbours are really jealous and think Im really lucky - they see me
going off to a big match with Manchester United or Liverpool, say, and they think Im
getting a free ticket to see the game. But you dont get much chance to watch, as youre
usually looking the other way. Think about it - the spectators are watching the game and
you are watching the spectators! But I love my job. I love the atmosphere and, although
there is sometimes trouble, most of the time the crowds are very well behaved.
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Which person:
has to be in good condition physically and mentally? 1
doesnt get a good view of matches? 2
thinks they are lucky to work in their chosen field? 3
suggests teaching young children? 4

has to call someone for help in difficult situations? 5

had to wait a long time to get where they are? 6

needs to talk to players about their worries? 7

sometimes has to give people bad news? 8

has to be very careful not to make mistakes? 9

sometimes has to deal with violence? 10

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Part IV (True/False)

Text 1
Read the article on tourism. Decide which of sentences 1-8 are true (T) and
which are false (F), according to the text.

Getting off the Beaten Track

Back in the 1980s and early 1990s, when Africans first realized that tourism might
be a way out of poverty, they built big concrete hotels on the beaches of Kenya, South
Africa and other countries. For some time numerous charter flights came from Germany
and Italy. Tourists hoping to see lions in nature reserves - but also expecting to enjoy the
comforts of home - packed into overcrowded resorts that were trying to look like the
Mediterranean.
That was then. Fortunately, a new kind of travel is in fashion now. Todays tourists
are leaving the European-style hotels for more authentic experiences, like horseback-
riding through the bush. Sitting by the fire at night after a typical dinner of meat stew,
pumpkin leaves and wild spinach, they listen to the local Xhosa people telling folk stries.
This experience is not offered by a multinational tour operator but by the Xhosa
themselves, through a small, locally run firm called Amadiba Adventures. The money they
earn will provide the Xhosa tour guides with an income two and a half times the average
local wage.
In many ways, this off-the-beaten-track holiday represents the future of global
tourism. Despite difficulties, international and domestic tourism is expected to grow fast
over the next two decades. While a global recession and the terrorist attacks of 9/11
pushed down tourist numbers in 2001 for the first time since 1982, the impact was less
than many had expected. Longer- term trends, including a rise in global wealth, improving
transport technology, cheaper flights and the use of the Internet as a travel tool, will make
it possible for more people around the world to travel than ever before. Last year there
were 693 million international tourist arrivals. The World Tourism Organization expects
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that number to increase to more than 1 billion by 2010. Tomorrows tourists will come
from new places; the number of Asian, and particularly Chinese, tourists is predicted to
explode as that region becomes more integrated into the global economy.
Future tourists will also want to do different things. While sun-and-sea tourism still
dominates, overcrowding and time pressures mean that the standard two-week beach
holiday is becoming less popular. Rather than spending two weeks on a beach, Americans
and Europeans are now taking shorter but more varied trips, causing the rapid
development of adventure travel, ecotourism, cultural tours, spa holidays, cruises and
sports vacations in ever more distant places: China, the Maldives, Botswana, Western
travelers who have been there and done that choose more exotic, individualized
experiences. Local governments and firms are trying hard to satisfy this new demand,
which offers them the opportunity to make huge profits from tourism.

1. Hotels built in Africa in the 1980s and early 1990s were totally different from
European hotels. T / F
2. Twenty years ago, tourists from Europe, while on holiday in Africa, expected the
same conditions they were used to in their own countries. T / F
3. There are no African agencies providing services to European tourists. T / F
4. African tour guides earn less than people doing other jobs. T / F
5. According to expectations, the tourist industry is facing a serious crisis in the near
future. T / F
6. The number of tourists from China is expected to grow fast. T / F
7. Sunbathing at the seaside is still the most popular form of holiday. T / F
8. There is little chance that new types of holidays, like adventure travel or cultural
tours, will be offered in African countries. T / F
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Text 2
Read the article about shopping trends in Japan, and decide which of
sentences 1-8 are true (T) and which are false (F), according to the
text.
BUSY LITTLE BUYERS
It's a typical Sunday afternoon at Tokyo's Girl Is Girl store and customers crowd
into this mecca of Japanese teen fashion. 11-year-old Chihiro holds up a lemon yellow
shirt with hearts and stars and says longingly. This is so cute. The next time I'll come with
Mum. Her two friends nod in agreement.
Chihiro and her friends are no ordinary shoppers; they are about the only dynamic
consumers left in the sluggish Japanese economy. Marketers call them 'bubble juniors': the
9- to 14- year-old daughters of Japanese women who spent lavishly as carefree
twentysomethings during Japan's 'bubble' years of the 1980s. They are the potential
trendsetters, like college girls in the 1980s and high-school girls in the 1990s.
Since Japan entered its recession, the retail- clothing industry has been in a tailspin.
Clothes sales at Japan's department stores have shrunk by almost 10% in the last five
years. All the traditional market sectors - men's, women's and children's - have suffered.
Only recently did Japanese clothing lines awaken to the purchasing power of the bubble
juniors.
The girls are a unique and profitable niche. They don't want to wear what's in the
kids' section. Rather, they mix mature styles with bright colours and childlike frills. Last
March an entire floor of one of Tokyo's biggest fashion shopping centres was renovated to
serve the junior girls. Sales have since jumped 30%.
The market expansion is all the more impressive given that the target age group is
shrinking. While it may not be an endless supply of consumer energy, this bright spot in
the national economy is enough to excite everybody from clothing designers to magazine
publishers.
Total financial dependence on their parents would seem to be a serious strike against
these junior shoppers. But it's not a problem, say analysts. A girl often has a fashionable
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mum and two sets of doting grandparents. Bubble mums, unlike those of earlier
generations, are comfortable spending a fortune on outfits that might be worn for only one
season.
Industry insiders are betting that the bubble- junior craze can be exported elsewhere
in Asia. So far the signs look good. Nicola, a monthly magazine that is the bible for bubble
juniors, printed 10,000 copies of an issue in Shanghai, China, and immediately sold out.
The affluent middle class in China's coastal cities offers more young customers. Their
increasing interest in fashion and the culture in which they take good care of their children
is promising.
Adapted from Newsweek

1. 'Bubble juniors' are all Japanese children from a certain age group. T / F
2. Young girls have been known to set fashion trends in Japan before. T / F
3. Clothes sales in Japan have increased by 10% in recent years. T / F
4. Japanese 9- to 14-year-old girls choose clothes that give them a mature look. T / F
5. Analysts estimate the number of 'bubble juniors' in Japan will shrink. T / F
6. Young girls mothers today are less willing than their grandparents to spend on their
children's clothes. T / F
7. Nicola magazine sells 10,000 copies each month. T / F
8. Market trends emerging in China are similar to those in Japan. T / F
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Use of
English
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Part I
For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D)
best fits each gap.

OXFORD
Some people (0) that Oxford is the most attractive city in England.
Whether this is (1) or not, it is certainly worth a visit. It is also ideal for a day
(2) from London, as there are regular trains and buses at fifteen-minute
(3) which only take about an hour to get there.
You should (4) plenty of time to visit Oxfords unique and varied
range of historic attractions. What is probably of most (5) to the visitor is the
famous University with its different colleges. You can (6) several of these
elegant historic buildings in a day. as the majority of them are (7) walking
distance of one another. Many of the oldest and most remarkable colleges are
centrally (8) , and most are open to visitors in the afternoon. It is a good idea
to check before visiting, (9) , as opening days and times vary.
The two rivers that (10) through the city are another major attraction
for residents and tourists (11) . Both the Thames and the Cherwell rivers are
lined with lush green vegetation, and a stroll along their (12) or a leisurely
boat ride is the perfect way to round off a day of sightseeing. Different kinds of
boats are available for hire at several central locations from April to September.

1. A real B genuine C honest D true

2 A trip B travel C journey D voyage
3 A gaps B breaks C intervals D spaces
4 A allow B permit C agree D let
5 A attention B notice C interest D curiosity
6 A look round B see through C find out D check up
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7 A inside B under C within D beneath
8 A placed B located C addressed D positioned
9 A yet B despite C however D although
10 A flow B move C pour D lead
11 A similar B same C likely D alike
12 A sides B edges C fringes D Banks
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Part II

For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits
each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Technology
Technology includes any machine, method or system (0) uses
scientific knowledge for practical purposes. Whether in the form of a primitive
hand-held tool (13) the latest computer, technology gives (14)
greater control over the world around us and makes our lives easier and
happier. Without the ability (15) invent, discover and improve, we would
still be living like cavemen, and civilisation as we know (16) would be
impossible.
Throughout history, technological progress has changed the (17)
people live. Thousands of years (18) for instance, people lived by hunting
animals and gathering wild plants. In order to find food, they had to move
(19) place to place. The gradual development of agricultural tools and
farming methods meant that people no longer had to wander in search of food,
but (20) settle in villages. Similarly, the Industrial Revolution in the
1700s brought the invention of the steam engine and machines (21)
manufacturing cloth and other products. This produced great social change, as
millions of people moved to the cities to work in factories.
(22) most technology benefits people, some inventions, (23)
as weapons of war, have had a harmful effect on our lives. Others have been
(24) beneficial and harmful. The car, for example, is a fast, convenient
means of transport, but has also contributed greatly to the problem of air
pollution.
Part III
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Part III

For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the
end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.

Sport on Television
Television has (0) affected the world of sport and SIGNIFICANT
the way that we, as spectators, get to enjoy it. In recent
decades it has become virtually (25) to watch sport live POSSIBLE
on television without the constant (26) of replays by the INTERRUPT
television channel.
Any time a referee makes a slightly (27) decision, CONTROVERSY
we are immediately shown an instant replay. We are so
accustomed to this that if we dont see the instant replay,
were left with the (28) that weve missed out on SUSPECT
something important.
Television has also been a major factor in
making top (29) . sportspeople extremely PROFESSION
(30) . Leading figures in sports such as tennis and WEALTH
football may enjoy enormous fame and (31) as a result POPULAR
of television coverage, which leads to enormous amounts of
money for product endorsements and sponsorship deals.
Their fees may (32) reach millions of pounds for a EASY
single TV commercial or magazine (33) . ADVERTISE
Many consider these amounts scandalous, but others
argue that TV sport is beneficial overall, because it provides
(34) for more people to take part in healthy activities. ENCOURAGE
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Part IV

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given.
You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an
example (0)
Example:

0 A very nice man gave us directions. When transferring your answers to

GIVEN the answer sheet, don't write out the full
We WERE GIVEN DIRECTIONS BY sentence.
a very nice man.

Example : 0 WERE GIVEN DIRECTIONS BY

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 He took a taxi so he wouldnt have to walk in the rain.

AVOID
He took a taxi in the rain.
36 The hotel charged the group for the damage they caused in their rooms.
PAY
The hotel . the damage they caused in their rooms.
37 She cant decide what to wear to the party.
MIND
She cant what to wear to the party.
38 Colin finds it easy to remember peoples names and phone numbers.
DIFFICULTY
Colin peoples names and phone numbers.
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39 Pollution is measured by special instruments.
USED
Special instruments pollution.
40 Penicillin was discovered by Alexander Fleming.
WHO
It penicillin.
41 Jane is efficient and qualified.
WELL
As is also qualified.
42 Kate and Ann look exactly the same to me.
TELL
I between Kate and Ann.
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Writing
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Write your answer in 100 words in an appropriate style.

1
You have been asked to organize accommodation for a group of students who will
be staying in London for three weeks in June. Read the advertisement below and the notes
you have made. Then write a letter to Mr Williams asking for further information and
giving any relevant details of the students needs. Use all your notes.

London Tourist Flats

Everything
Wimbledon
included? e.g. bed
Beautiful new flats close to the heart of the
linen, towels
city.
How many does 5 mins from station, self-contained and
each sleeps? (say furnished
what I need) 1, 2 and 3-bedroom flats available.
200 - 400/week, depending on season.
Say when &
Excellent facilities nearby.
ask about cost
Very good value for money.
Such as?
(shops, swimming
For further information contact:
pool?)
Mr B. Williams
17, St. Marys Road, London SW19 7BZ
Tel: (020) 8650192

Write a letter. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling
and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation. Do not include addresses.

2
You have had a class discussion about the older generation and what they can offer
young people. Your English teacher has now asked you to write a composition, giving
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your opinions on the following statement:
There are many things that young people today can learn from the older generation.
Write your essay.

3
Your school is running a story competition. The rules state that the story must begin
or end with the following words:
Although she was afraid , Linda knew she had to make the call.
Write your story.

4
Your recently saw this notice in your local newspaper.

Fresh Tastes!
We are looking for new writers to tell us about their experiences in one
of the many new restaurants that have opened in the city in the last
year. If you have visited one of them and would like to review it, then
we want to hear from you. Tell us about the atmosphere, the quality of
the food and the standard of service and say if you would recommend
the restaurant to others.

We will publish the best reviews over the coming weeks.

Write your review.

5
You have received an email from an English-speaking friend, Jerry, who works for a
radio station. Read Jerrys email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to
Jerry, using all your notes.
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email
______________________________________________

From: Jerry Grant

Sent: 15th April
Subject: Radio programme
______________________________________________

You know I work for a radio station well, this summer

Sounds
we want to produce a series of programmes about music
interesting!
around the world and I think you could really help me!

I know you are in a group that plays traditional music so

I was wondering if you could send me a copy of your
No, suggest latest CD before the end of June.
a different
time Also, Im planning to come to your country later this
month to do some research. Could you please suggest
some places I could go to listen to music from your Make some
country? suggestions

While Im there, Id also love to find out what different

kinds of music people enjoy listening to. Whats the best
way for me to do that?

Tell him
Reply soon.
how

Jerry

Write an email. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate
spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation.
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6
You have seen this announcement in an English-language magazine.

A Perfect Day
Write and tell us what your perfect day would be like.

Where would you go?

What would you do?
Who would you go with?

We will publish the most interesting articles next month!

Write your article.

7
Your English teacher has noticed that many students in your class have been
handing in their homework late, and she has asked you to find out why. Write a report
describing the reasons and suggesting some possible ways to solve the problem.
Write your report.

8
Your teacher has asked you to write a story for the school magazine. The story must
begin with the following words:
I was walking in the park when suddenly, I heard the most terrible sound.
Write your story.
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Addition and
Keys
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Part I
Word Formation
Use the words in capitals to form a word that fits on the space in the same line.
1
Couch Potato Kids
In 1999, the U.S. Surgeon General stated that the
number of 0) overweight American children had increased by WEIGHT
an 1).. 50 percent in just one generation. ALARM
Children spend an 2) .. amount of time in INCREASE
front of the television, eating their 3) snacks. FAVOUR
They keep themselves busy during 4) COMMERCE
breaks by playing computer games. They need
5) to get up off the sofa do some ENCOURAGE
exercise. Parents should do different 6) ACTIVE
with their children and show them that exercise can be
7) .. . They should set goals for their ENJOY
children, such as cycling a certain 8) .. in a DISTANT
set time, and make small changes to their 9) .. DAY
routine, such as walking instead of taking the car or bus. They
should also try to set a good example; they cant expert their
kids to change their 10) .. if they wont BEHAVE
make changes themselves.

2
Feng Shui
Feng Shui (pronounced pnung schway) 0) actually ACTUAL
means wind water and is part of an ancient Chinese
philosophy of nature. It is a way of understanding the
1) between nature and ourselves so that RELATION
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we might live 2) within our environment. PEACE
It follows the idea that our lives are deeply affected, not only
by our physical environment, but also by our
3) surroundings. For example, if we EMOTION
surround ourselves with noise and 4) , we UGLY
will be 5) , but if we surround ourselves MISERY
with 6) objects and colours, we will BEAUTY
enrich our lives and our environment. Making Feng Shui
work 7) in your own home involves SUCCESS
controlling the 8) in which positive DIRECT
energy (chi) and negative energy (sha) flow. This can
cause you 9) , as filling your home with DIFFICULT
positive energy could involve a change of 10) ... , DECORATE
or even serious building work if it turns out that your
doorways and windows are in the wrong positions.

3
King of the Grill
Cooking on a barbecue is 0) definitely not as easy as it DEFINITE
looks. You may have all the right 1) . , and you EQUIP
may be a great chef in the kitchen, but things are very
2) . in the open air. When we think of DIFFER
barbecues, we think of 3) . burgers, steaks and TASTE
sausages juicy, tender and grilled to 4) . . In PERFECT
reality, however, we always seem to end up putting out fires,
dropping the meat through the grill onto the coals, and
5) . , serving meat which is burnt black on the EVENTUAL
outside and pink and 6) . on the inside. The COOKED
only thing that can equal our 7) . at serving EMBARRASS
such terrible food is the worry that we may be poisoning our
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family and friends. Yet, despite the same 8) FAIL
.year after year, we dust off the barbecue every
summer, full of 9) . that this year, we will CONFIDENT
master the flames and cook a 10) . meal on the SUCCESS
barbecue.

4
The GRAMMY Awards
In 1957, a group of music 0) professionals in Los PROFESSION
Angeles decided to create an 1) which ORGANISE
would represent people who worked in the recording
business. They wanted o celebrate the 2) ART
achievements, not only of 3) and singers, MUSIC
but also of the people who work behind the scenes, such as
producers and 4) . This was the ENGINE
5) of the GRAMMY awards. Almost half a BEGIN
century 6) , the awards ceremony has an LATE
annual audience of 7) two billion people, APPROXIMATE
who tune in to see who will be judged the best in the
worldwide music community. These days the GRAMMYs are
a 8) live show and the most popular music SPECTACLE
awards show on television. Just about every
9) recording artist has appeared on this FAME
programme which will 10) entertain the PROBABLE
public for many years to come.
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5
The Open University
If you are looking for a flexible way to study, or a way
to learn a new skill while still earning a 0) living, then the LIVE
Open University may be the perfect 1) .The SOLVE
Open University hosts a number of events each year which 2)
you to meet with staff and find out what ABLE
courses may be 3) for your needs. You can SUIT
learn about the OUs study methods and get
4) on the availability of the subjects. The INFORM
main study area is Europe, but Open University courses are
5) to students all around the world. An AVAIL
Open University degree is a 6) asset and VALUE
meets with the 7) of thousands of APPROVE
employers all over Britain. In fact, many companies are more
than happy to sponsor their 8) to study for EMPLOY
an Open University 9) . It is a great way to QUALIFY
improve your 10) without putting your EDUCATE
career on hold.

6
Cutting Out Cancer
A new report has shown that there could be a huge
0) reduction in the number of deaths from cancer if people REDUCE
would 1) follow the strategies for the SIMPLE
2) of cancer described by PREVENT
3) . . Quitting smoking, taking regular RESEARCH
exercise, maintaining a 4) weight and HEALTH
having regular cancer screening could result in an
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5) decrease, not only in the amount of IMPRESS
people who die from cancer, but also in the number of people
who develop the disease. This is 6) HARD
surprising news, as we all recognize that certain 7) BEHAVE
can be 8) to our health. So why do health DANGER
experts keep telling us the same things? Well,
9) , the message is still not getting through. APPARENT
Many people are still taking the same risks and making no
effort to change their 10) habits. Isnt it DESTRUCT
time we started listening to the people who know best?

7
The Sweetest Thing
Sugar is the 0) provider of around 13 percent of the PROVIDE
energy we get from food. It can be found in many plants, but
the only 1) important sources of sugar are COMMERCIAL
sugar beet and sugar cane. Sugar beet 2) PRODUCE
takes place in temperate or cold countries. Sugar beet is
grown 3) in Russia, Poland and Germany. EXTENSIVE
Sugar cane is grown in 4) climates and TROPIC
provides more than half of the worlds sugar supply. Among
the countries with the largest sugar production are Brazil and
Mexico. People are still uncertain about how
5) sugar is to our diet. Although it is used to VALUE
6) many foods, there are those who believe SWEET
that sugar is 7) and that we should not add HEALTHY
it to food products. For this reason, there has
8) been an increase in the sales of RECENT
sugar-free foods. However, taken in 9) , MODERATE
sugar is a harmless and 10) part of our diet. TASTE
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8
Good as Gold
People all over the world have discovered the
0) pleasure of owning gold. It is a PLEASE
1) mineral and, of course, an BEAUTY
extremely valuable one. An 2) fact about INTEREST
gold is that it is also almost 3) to destroy. In POSSIBLE
fact, it is so strong, that the amount of gold which exists today
is equal to all the gold which has been mined. It has
4) been used over and over again SIMPLE
throughout the centuries. Gold makes great
5) , as it does not lose its shine. There are JEWEL
several minerals named Fools Gold, because only a
6) person would believe that they are gold! FOOL
To tell the 7) , it is easy to see TRUE
8) , gold-coloured flakes in a piece of rock SHINE
and think that you have struck it rich. Real,
9) gold specimens, on the other hand, can NATURE
be a 10) investment, as the value of gold PROFIT
never seems to decrease.
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Part II
Vocabulary Tests
Test 1
A Circle the odd one out.
1. municipality / ranger / surgeon / passerby / adolescent / client
2. airport terminal / operating theatre / lobby / shopping spree / chapel
3. bay / canyon / waterfall / crops / glacier / valley
4. obstacle / impact / setback / misfortune / restriction / drawback
5. compassionate / discreet / open-minded / slender / optimistic

B Which of the following have positive (P) or negative (N) associations?

1. competent 7. adoring
2. bony 8. dehydrated
3. unsteady 9. run down
4. laid-back 10. alluring
5. bizarre 11. quaint
6. seasoned 12. brutal

C Circle the correct answer.

1. His story was a lie and they saw to / through / into it immediately.
2. I dont go with / for / through science fiction films.
3. The boys came in / over / up with a great idea.
4. Emma wanted coffe, but she settled for / with / on a cold drink.
5. The driver felt terrible when he ran by / over / across the dog.
6. The two brothers get along / off / up very well together.
7. We hadnt counted with / on / for heavy rain.
8. Repairs were carried up / out / across by the local authorities.
9. Her teenage son suddenly shot off / away / up to almost two metres in height.
10. The picnic turned into / over / up a disaster when it started raining.
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11. Students tend to hang over / around / at the coffee house.
12. Sally came across / on / over a very interesting article in the paper.

D Write T (True) or F (False) next to the following sentences below.

1. If Ian was made redundant, he lost his job.
2. If you jump on the bandwagon, you get a lift home.
3. If youve got your bearings, youre not lost.
4. If you cast your lines,youre sitting at a desk.
5. If you turn your back on a friend, you refuse to help him.
6. If you cause havoc, you organize things carefully.
7. If you make up your mind, you arrive at a decision.
8. If you were taken aback, you were very surprised.
9. If you try your hand, you recently broke it.
10. If you get a kick out of playing football, youve probably suffered an injury.

E Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. Prepositions may be used
more than once.

back for with on through

1. She couldnt put her finger the problem.

2. The chocolate satisfied her craving something sweet.
3. The moment I set foot the ship, I felt at home.
4. We waded the deep water carefully.
5. Alex looks on his childhood with fond memories.
6. We opted the new Thai restaurant.
7. Helen is obsessed keeping fit.
8. They threaded their way the crowded marketplace.
9. The police confronted the suspect proof.
10. Were about to embark a new project.
11. She longs a holiday in the country.
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12. It made a great impression me.

F Circle the correct answer.

1. He has been offered a very exclusive / prestigious position in the company.
2. Many of the clients / residents of the neighbourhood commute to work.
3. Doctors hope to eliminate / conceal the disease entirely.
4. We may not manage to get tickets for the game, but its worthwhile / worth a try.
5. He was sentenced / confined to 10 years in jail.
6. The passengers came out of their cabins and went up on deck / board.
7. The wedding arrangement / ceremony was over in less than half an hour.
8. The two large software companies recently amalgamated / compiled.
9. Sue is up at the crack / light of dawn everyday.
10. Danny insisted that I return the book at once / least.
11. I must pass the exam because my whole future is at stake / hand.
12. Lets just use the old computer day after day / for the time being till the new one
arrives.
13. The dress looked awful because Ann is as slender / skinny as a rake.
14. I dont know why Jenny took such a hostile / brutal attitude to my remarks.
15. The Internet is a very elaborate / delicate communications system.
16. Its an ambitious plan but it might be versatile / feasible.
17. He provided us with all the apparent / appropriate equipment.
18. See if you can pinpoint / spot anyone we know in the audience.
19. The dentist worked with careful, precise / discreet movements.
20. Runners had to pass several checkpoints / destinations along the route.
21. An understanding and supportive family is a great asset / virtue.
22. Mary is a very competent / compassionate secretary.
23. Our plans for the party are slowly taking shape / hold.
24. Keep trying and you will certainly overcome / under go the problem.
25. Next week they will announce the venue / dwelling of the final match.
26. Warnings of storms did not deter / divert the climbers.
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27. The baby bears no resemblance to / is a far cry from either of his parents.
28. They gazed at the spectacle / display of the snowcapped mountains.
29. The main road took us past several small, unspoilt / remote villages.
30. I went for an interview, and was offered the job on the spot / at first.
31. Friends invited us for a meal so we felt we had to reciprocate / reassemble.
32. The staff gets a 15% perk / discount on what they buy in the shop.
33. The animals wandered freely on a huge expanse / landscape of open country.
34. My assistant at the laboratory is inherent / indispensable.
35. When Gary came late to school, his teacher asked for an assessment /
explanation.
36. The London Eye, which was built for the millennium, is going to be dismantled /
disqualified.
37. This college is known for the diversity / regularity of courses it offers.
38. The hotel had a golf course so David fulfilled / indulged his love of the game.
39. Police enquiries revealed / identified that the suspect had been in prison.
40. Unfortunately, the two leaders had challenging / conflicting ideas.
41. Wearing a helmet minimizes / demolishes the risk of head injury for cyclists.
42. The house was hard to find because it was off the known / beaten track.
43. Unfortunately, I have very thin / slim knowledge of computers.
44. Good music at a party always livens things up / keeps you on your toes.
45. Many people find volunteer work very rewarding / favourable.
46. By law, citizens have the right / are bound to protest.
47. Debris / Rubble from the explosion was scattered for miles around.
48. The holidaymakers got / took a dip in the sea.
49. Walking was difficult on the rough terrain / territory
50. The house was warmer after they put insulation / construction in the roof.
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Test 2
A Answer the questions by completing the expressions.
What do you call it when ...
1. you take a brief look at something?
a fleeting
2. someone works very hard for very low wages?
slave
3. someone succeeds very quickly?
a runaway
4. a company is operating and doing business?
a going
5. two cars directly hit each other?
a head-on
6. a reporter describes an event as it is happening?
a running
7. an earthquake or tornado causes great damage?
a natural
8. a law states how fast you may drive?
a speed
9. an event causes great excitement?
an overnight
10. someone holds an opinion on an issue?
a point

B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.
1. The guests showed their by applauding loudly. APPRECIATE
2. Joe always treats people with respect and . DECENT
3. Without the slightest ... , Andy accepted my invitation. HESITATE
4. Fortunately, Ann was in a mood. COOPERATE
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5. Dan lives in a apartment in north London. SPACE
6. The whole place had changed since we last saw it. RADICAL
7. Children have natural about everything. CURIOUS
8. Try and this room with modern furniture. VISUAL
9. There are rumours about plans to build an airport near the village.
DISTURB
10. He stood hoping the dog wouldnt bite him. MOTION

C Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. Prepositions may be used
more than once.

with in on into down under

1. retrospect, it was a mistake to sell the car.

2. Leaving home is fraught difficulties.
3. Dad flopped in front of the TV, exhausted.
4. The strange voice sent shivers my spine.
5. Bill has put his flat the market.
6. Are you familiar this computer system?
7. Dave is like his father that respect.
8. The film crew is location in Africa.
9. He has a good brain coupled great ambition.
10. Sue wouldnt be caught dead a bikini.
11. I love watching street performers action.
12. Im a lot of pressure at work.
13. regard to your request, Ill think about it.
14. A desire to win translates a lot of training.
15. Farmers have to work all weathers.
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D Complete the sentences with the phrasal verbs below. Make any necessary
changes.
go along with slip up take off
catch up on put up with put off
come across turn out dawn on
miss out on

1. Theres never time to all the news Ive missed.

2. Sandra will always our plans.
3. How can you his rudeness every day?
4. How many people in the rain to support the team yesterday?
5. The venture more quickly than we had expected.
6. I my old diaries when I was packing up to move house.
7. Peter when he forgot to invite the boss to the birthday
celebration.
8. We were by the high costs of renovating.
9. It slowly me that I was lucky to have survived the accident.
10. I arrived at the party so late that I had all the fun.

E Which of the following words have positive (P) or negative (N) associations?

1. revolting 7. scarce
2. enchanting 8. harmful
3. hospitality 9. glittering
4. heroic 10. glamour
5. desperate 11. hazard
6. untimely 12. cosy

F Match a verb in A with words in B to form an expression.

A B
1. set a. advantage of
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2. get b. a very close eye on
3. return c. a favour
4. have d. a hand
5. pose e. havoc
6. take f. the world
7. spoil g. my hands on
8. lend h. a shot
9. keep i. the requirements
10. cause j. a threat
11. meet k. their fun
12. see 1. their sights high

G Circle the correct answer.

1. Schools must teach children to have faith / devotion in their own abilities.
2. Both clever and ambitious, Bill Gates was destined / selected for success.
3. Peter received a generous legacy / heritage from his late uncle.
4. They have opened a museum of compulsive / contemporary art.
5. Anna was disqualified / withdrawn from the competition because she is over 18
years of age.
6. His wonderful lecture promoted / inspired the audience.
7. The government is developing a time-honoured / long-term plan to restore the
old part of the city.
8. Protesters want to refute / ban fox hunting in England.
9. She behaved like a commonplace / typical five-year-old.
10. There has been an upheaval / upsurge in the number of tourists visiting the city.
11. Surfing always gives me a real adrenalin rush / blood transfusion.
12. He drove very fast, hoping to dodge / overtake the car in front.
13. Lets look at a map and choose the fastest route / destination.
14. The chef exhibited / demonstrated how to prepare a curry.
15. John is liable / inclined to be a bit lazy at times.
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16. Taking sensible precautions before climbing underestimates / minimizes risks.
17. For the trip, he took only the essential ingredients / the bare essentials.
18. The old man was unstable / unsteady on his feet.
19. Helen exercises and jogs regularly to take / get in shape.
20. The chef chopped / sliced all the vegetables into small pieces.
21. Sticking to a contract / budget means keeping expenses to a minimum.
22. The waters at a spa are beneficial / favourable to health.
23. Performing laser surgery is a delicate procedure / process.
24. Bananas are insufficient / scarce at this time of year.
25. I dont remember the precise / explicit time that Dan left.
26. The overall / wholesale impression was that everyone enjoyed the party.
27. People say that the deserted / neglected house is haunted.
28. A bigger flat was now in the first place / within our grasp.
29. His narrow escape from drowning gave him a new prospect / perspective on life.
30. A good manager keeps on top of / gets the best out of the staff.
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Test 3
A Circle the odd one out.
Which of the following ...
1. is not a feeling?
anxiety / survival / enthusiasm / curiosity / nostalgia
2. does not describe a place?
dreary / remote / disorientated / picturesque / cosmopolitan
3. does not work for a living7
civil servant / probation officer / estate agent / teammate / family practitioner
4. are not people?
colleagues / yuppies / tenants / dwellings / mates
5. is nof associated with money?
wage / budget / county / price / rent rise
6. does not relate to water?
lagoon / high tide / reservoir / annual rainfall / terrain

B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word in capitals.
1. The girl was to see a dark shadow outside her door. HORRIFY
2. Today there is an increasing on computers at work. RELY
3. The icy pavement was quite and I almost fell down. SLIP
4. It was a foregone that Harry would get the promotion. CONCLUDE
5. He gets angry and shouts at the slightest IRRITATE
6. Oranges are now so they don't cost much. PLENTY
7. It is sometimes hard for to learn a new language. IMMIGRATE
8. When you are , you should drink as much as possible. FEVER

C Match a verb in A with words in B to form an expression.

A B
1. raise a. in their footsteps
2. follow b. a great impression
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3. draw c. for granted
4. keep d. into action
5. go e. a comparison
6. set f. on top of
7. take g. an example
8. make h. a family

D Circle the correct answer.

1. The restaurant didnt have steak so they settled to / for / with chicken.
2. Did you sign out / up / in for the art course?
3. All my training paid up / off / out because I won a gold medal.
4. Dad managed to rig out / on / up a basketball hoop in the yard.
5. The baby wriggled from / out / over of my arms and crawled across the floor.
6. I always use a padlock to lock in / on / up the bicycle shed.
7. Bills jacket got soaked and took days to dry out / up / down.
8. John refused to give in / through / out and went on to win the race.

E Which of the following words have positive (P) or negative (N)

associations?
1. exhaustion 5. deserted 9. perk
2. worthwhile 6. restful 10. hazard
3. innovative 7. chilling 11. gloomy
4. proficient 8. hostile 12. asset

F Write T (True) or F (False) next to the following sentences.

1. If you are sitting on a nest egg, you have savings in the bank.
2. If your friend has a lot of shortcomings, her visits dont last long.
3. If you shoot baskets, you are playing basketball.
4. If you are in need of moral support, you should contact a building contractor.

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5. If the teacher keeps you on your toes, youve had dancing lessons for years.
6. If you win a lucrative contract, you have made a good business deal.
7. If you are an outdoors type, you enjoy being in the open air.
8. If you met the deadline, your article wasnt printed in the paper.
9. If the building is the architects crowning glory, it's his best piece of work.
10. If something never occurred to you, you had a lucky escape from danger.
11. If Johns invitation gave you food for thought, you had a delicious meal together.

12. If you are on a winning streak, youve been very successful so far.

G Complete the sentences with the prepositions below. Prepositions may be used more
than once.
in to on of at by

1. The meaning of the joke was lost me.

2. Making her own clothes was born necessity.
3. Lets put the matter hold for a while.
4. She took to ballet like a duck water.
5. As time went , I got used to living in the city.
6. They are making a film location in India.
7. Please contact us with regard changes in the contract.
8. Jim didnt get a high score in the test, but least he passed.
9. Susie is very kind and gentle nature.
10. Well get a new TV soon, but the meantime, we have the old one.
11. I wish I knew how to help her, but nothing springs mind.
12. Ben is thinking about the move terms of his career.
13. Mary is shy and doesnt feel ease with strangers.
14. The young man set off search of adventure.

H Circle the correct answer.

1. Volunteers work in charity shops because they want to do well / their bit.
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2. Everyone fervently / virtually hoped the rescuers could save the child.
3. Daisy contradicts / discards everything that 1 say.
4. The Browns were overwhelmed / overtaken by the kindness of the neighbours.
5. The festival celebrates the cultural diversity / scope of the local population.
6. The residents / occupants in the neighbourhood protested against the building of a
new wall.
7. Shelley follows the latest fashions and wears very trendy / arty clothes.
8. Dan is a loving father who will do anything at the expense / for the sake of his
children.
9. People lined the streets for miles to watch the colourful procession / procedure.
10. The city council apologized for any inconvenience / injustice to drivers caused by
the road repairs.
11. The top of the mountain was visible / apparent through the clouds.
12. From the open window, the wind stacked / scattered my papers all over the desk.

I Complete the sentences with expressions from the list below.

a. at the other extreme f. under threat
b. worth a try g. a long way to go
c. in all weathers h. twice as much
d. liven things up i. at meteoric speed
e. bursting with ideas j. on the spot
1. Garys career progressed and he soon became a professor.
2. You may not win the contest but its certainly .
3. The local park is from property developers.
4. The gold earrings cost as the silver ones.
5. With suitable clothing, you can go walking .
6. Emmas maths is improving but she still has .
7. This party is dull so lets try and .
8. Dean is a hard worker, and theres Harry, who is very lazy.
9. Jessica is great at planning parties because shes always .
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10. Its an oral exam, so they give you the results .

J Answer the questions using the noun form.

What do you call it when ...
1. you contribute to a worthy cause?
You make a .
2. you exhibit pictures you have painted?
You have an .
3. you impress people with your ability for inventing things ?
Your is impressive.
4. you see that a cousin closely resembles you?
You see a close .
5. you sympathize with a friend?
You express your .
6. you are determined about something?
You show .
7. people are very hospitable to you?
You enjoy their .
8. you counsel people with problems?
You provide .
9. you have to be flexible at work?
You need to show .
10. you feel that you belong?
You have a sense of .
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Part III
Answer Keys

Reading
Part I (multiple choice)
Text 1 (At the office): 1-C, 2-B, 3-A, 4-A, 5-D, 6-B, 7-C, 8-D
Text 2 (The Glastonbury Festival): 1-D, 2-D, 3-C, 4-C, 5-C, 6-B, 7-C, 8 -C
Part II (gapped text)
Text 1 (After the Tsunami): 1-B, 2-D, 3-H, 4-G, 5-A, 6-C, 7-F
Text 2 (Escape TV a very moving story): 1-C, 2-F, 3-B, 4-A, 5-G, 6-H, 7-D
Part III (multiple matching)
Text 1 (Meet the Chefs): 1-D, 2-B, 3-C, 4-A, 5-A, 6-D, 7-B, 8-A, 9-C, 10-A, 11-D, 12-A,
13-B, 14-C, 15-B
Text 2 (Careers in Football): 1-C, 2-D, 3-A, 4-B, 5-D, 6-C, 7-B, 8-A, 9-C, 10-D
Part IV (true/false)
Text 1 (Getting of the Beaten Track): 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-F, 5-F, 6-T, 7-T, 8-F
Text 2 (Busy Little Buyers): 1-F, 2-T, 3-F, 4-T, 5-T, 6-F, 7-F, 8-T

Use of English
Part I
1 D 3 C 5 C 7 C 9 C 11 D
2 A 4 A 6 A 8 B 10 A 12 D

Part II
13 or 17 way 21 for
14 us 18 ago 22 Although
15 to 19 from 23 such
16 it 20 could 24 both
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Part III
25 impossible 30 wealthy
26 interruption 31 popularity
27 controversial 32 easily
28 suspicion 33 advertisement
29 professional 34 encouragement

Part IV
35 to avoid having to walk
36 made the group pay for
37 make up her mind (about)
38 has no difficulty (in) remembering
39 are used to measure
40 was Alexander Fleming who discovered
41 well as being efficient, Jane
42 cant tell the difference

Word Formation
1 2 3
1 alarming relationship equipment
2 increasing peacefully different
3 favourite emotional tasty
4 commercial ugliness perfection
5 encouragement miserable eventually
6 activities beautiful uncooked/ undercooked
7 enjoyable successfully embarrassment
8 distance direction failure
9 daily difficulty confidence
10 behaviour decoration successful
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4 5 6
1 organization solution simply
2 artistic enable prevention
3 musician suitable researchers
4 engineers information healthy
5 beginning available impressive
6 later valuable hardly
7 approximately approval behaviour
8 spectacular employees dangerous
9 famous qualification apparently
10 probably education destructive

7 8
1 commercially beautiful
2 production interesting
3 extensively impossible
4 tropical simply
5 valuable jewellery
6 sweeten foolish
7 unhealthy truth
8 recently shiny
9 moderation natural
10 tasty profitable

Answer Key
Vocabulary Review Test I
A
1. municipality 3. crops 4. impact
2. shopping spree 5. slender
3. Rewew Test 1
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B
1. P 5. N 9. N
2. N 6. P 10. P
3. N 7. P 11. P
4. P 8. N 12. N
C
1. through 5. over 9. up
2. for 6. along 10. into
3. up 7. on 11. around
4. for 8. out 12. across
D
1. T 4. F 5. T 8. T
2. F 6. F 9. F
3. T 7. T 10. F
E
4. F
1. on 5. back 9. with
2. for 6. for 10. on
3. on 7. with 11. for
4. through 8. through 12. on
F
1. prestigious 26. deter
2. residents 27. bears no resemblance to
3. eliminate 28. spectacle
4. worth 29. unspoilt
5. sentenced 30. on the spot
6. deck 31. reciprocate
7. ceremony 32. discount
8. amalgamated 33. expanse
9. crack 34. indispensable
10. once 35. explanation
11. stake 36. dismantled
12. for the time being 37. diversity
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13. skinny 38. indulged
14. hostile 39. revealed
15. elaborate 40. conflicting
16. feasible 41. minimizes
17. appropriate 42. beaten
18. spot 43. slim
19. precise 44. livens things up
20. checkpoints 45. rewarding
21. asset 46. have the right
22. competent 47. Debris
23. shape 48. took
24. overcome 49. terrain
25. venue 50. insulation

Vocabulary Review Test 2

A
1. glimpse 6. commentary
2. labour 7. disaster
3. success 8. limit
4. concern 9. sensation
5. collision 10. of view
B
1. appreciation 6. radically
2. decency 7. curiosity
3. hesitation 8. visualise
4. cooperative 9. disturbing
5. spacious 10. motionless
C
1. In 6. with 11. in
2. with 7. in 12. under
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3. down 8. on 13. With
4. down 9. with 14. into
5. on 10. in 15. in
D
1. catch up on 6. came across
2. go along with 7. slipped up
3. put up with 8. put off
4. turned out 9. dawned on
5. took off 10. missed out on
E
1. N 5. N 9. P
2. P 6. N 10. P
3. P 7. N 11. N
4. P 8. N 12. P
F
1. 1 5. j 9. b
2. g 6. a 10. e
3. c 7. k 11. i
4. h 8. d 12. f

G
1. faith 16. minimises
2. destined 17. the bare essentials
3. legacy 18. unsteady
4. contemporary 19. get in
5. disqualified 20. chopped
6. inspired 21. budget
7. long-term 22. beneficial
8. ban 23. procedure
9. typical 24. scarce
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10. upsurge 25. precise
11. adrenalin rush 26. overall
12. overtake 27. deserted
13. route 28. within our grasp
14. demonstrated 29. perspective
15. inclined 30. gets the best out of

Vocabulary Review Test 3

A
1. survival 4. dwellings
2. disorientated 5. county
3. teammate 6. terrain
B
1. horrified 5. irritation
2. reliance 6. plentiful
1.
3. slippery 7. immigrants
4. conclusion 8. feverish
C
1. h 5. d
2. a 6. g
3. e 7. c
4. f 8. b
D
1. for 5. out
2.
1. up 6. up
3. off 7. out
4. up 8. in
E
1. N 5. N 9. P
2. P 6. P 10. N
3. P 7. N 11. N
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4. P 8. N 12. P
F
1. T 5. F 9. T
2. F 6. T 10. F
3. T 7. T 11. F
4. F 8. F 12. T
G
1. on 8. at
2. of 9. by
3. on 10. in
4. to 11. to
5. by 12. in
6. on 13. at
7. to 14. in
H
1. their bit 7. trendy
2. fervently 8. for the sake
3. contradicts 9. procession
4. overwhelmed 10. inconvenience
5. diversity 11. visible
6. residents 12. scattered
I
1. i 6. g
2. b 7. d
3. f 8. a
4. h 9. e
5. c 10. j

J
1. contribution
2. exhibition
3. inventiveness
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4. resemblance
5. sympathy
6. determination
7. hospitality
8. counselling
9. flexibility
10. belonging
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FCE Practice (exam papers) Virginia Evans
Mastering the FCE ( Examination) Adrian Simmons
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