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Part 1: Listening
(30 marks)

A- You will hear a radio program about traffic and travel in

England. Listen and circle the correct letter a, b or c for each
item.

1. There is a traffic jam

a. on the M4 motorway.
b. near a motorway exit.
c. in the centre of London.

2. London Bridge is
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b. closed to traffic.
c. covered with glass.

3. If you are travelling by train

a. you will be delayed.
b. check train services.
c. reservations are necessary.

4. The car park at Manchester Airport

a. is closed to the public.
b. may be completely full.
c. has more space than usual.

5. In Birmingham
a. some shops will be closed.
b. you have to travel around by bus.
c. students are organizing a charity march.

6. On the M6 Motorway
a. it might be very foggy.
b. there has been an accident.
c. one part has been closed off.
(6x2.5=15 marks)
B- You will hear a teacher talking to his class about a braveANSWERS
MODEL woman,
Amanda Morris. Listen and fill in the missing information in each
numbered space.
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Amanda became ill when she was (1) …………………….

twenty-one/ 21 years old.

She wasn’t strong enough to work or (2) …………………….

walk .

She went to (3) ……………………..

USA for an operation.

swimming
She decided to try (4) …………………….. with dolphins as a new

treatment.

Amanda has made lots of friends through the (5) …………………….

internet .

She is known as the (6) “…………………….

dolphin girl”.

(6x2.5=15 marks)

MODEL ANSWERS
Part 2: Reading (34 marks)
A- Read the text below and choose the correct answer for each space.
Circle the correct letter a, b, or c. Number (0) is done for you.
BIRTH OF THE COMPUTER
Most people think of computers as very modern inventions, products of
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our new technological (0)….…. .But actually the idea for a computer
was worked out (1)….…. two centuries ago by a man (2)…..… Charles
Babbage.
Babbage was born (3)….…. . 1791 and grew up to be a brilliant
mathematician. He drew up plans for several calculating machines (4)….…. he
called “engines”. But despite the fact that he (5)….…. building some of these
he never finished any of them. Over the years people (6)….…. argued
whether his machines would ever work. Recently, however, the Science
Museum in London has finished building (7)….…. engine based on one of
Babbage’s designs. (8)….…. has taken six years to complete and more (9)…..
… four thousand parts have been specially made. Whether it works or not, the
machine will be on show at a special exhibition in the Science Museum (10)
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remind B- time C- year
1 A- for B- over C- since
2 A- said B- known C- called
3 A- in B- on C- by
4 A- who B- whose C- which
5 A- made B- started C- wanted
6 A- are B- were C- have
7 A- an B- the C- some
8 A- It B- He C- They
9 A- then B- than C- when
10 A- as B- to C- for

B- Look at the text in each question. Circle the letterMODEL

next to the correct
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explanation a, b or c. Number (0) is done for you.
 Mobile phones should a. Do not use mobile phones here.
0 be switched off in this b. Mobile phones do not work here.
area c. Only use your mobiles in an emergency.
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keep children a. Stop children going too near the water.

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a safe distance b. This water is dangerous if you cannot swim.
from the water c. Please help children to cross the water safely.

WORK a. Work will be finished soon.

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IN b. People are doing their job well.
PROGRESS c. People are working here at the moment.

Buy two films and

3 a. Buy three films for the price of two.
get one b. Get one film free for each camera.
FREE c. Get a free film with everyone you buy.

4 WATCH OUT a. The police are looking for thieves.

THIVES b. Be careful! You may be robbed.
ABOUT c. Be careful! You are being watched.

Jane,
5 Your class is on a. Jane’s class will be a day later than usual.
Tuesday morning b. Jane’s class will be a day earlier this week.
this week instead of c. Jane’s class will not be in the morning this week.
Monday, starting 10
minutes earlier.
Mum
(5x2=10 marks)

C- Read the following text carefully. MODEL ANSWERS

Discovering Tasmania
The island of Tasmania is separated from mainland Australia by the Bas
Strait.
The island is a place of natural beauty and has more than 2000 kilometers of
walking tracks and 18 national parks. If you go on a tour, you’ll discover a wild
and beautiful place where the people are friendly and the food is delicious. If you
don’t like walking, there are other tours you can choose from including a river
cruise and cycling. You can also combine your tour with fishing, sailing or
sunbathing on the beach.
One of the most incredible places to walk is along the Tarkine Coast which is
located in the north-west of Tasmania. It’s such a wild and remote area that
you can easily complete your walk without seeing anyone apart from the
members of your group and your two guides. The area contains the largest
temperate rainforest in Australia which is home to more than 50 endangered
species. It is also home to many Aboriginal Heritage Sites. Your guides will
provide you with plenty of information about the area as you complete that part of
your tour. During your tour, you’ll come across rivers, mountain ranges,
spectacular waterfalls, wildlife and long wild beaches. It will be an experience you
won’t easily forget.

Tour Itinerary
Day 1:
You’re picked up from your hotel in the town of Launceston and driven to the Tarkine.
You then complete a three-hour walk through the forest before arriving at your camp
at Mystery Creek. There you will enjoy a delicious meal cooked by your guides.
Day 2:
After breakfast, you continue deeper into the rainforest, passing some of the tallest
trees in the world as you go, and stopping for lunch and then camp in the evening.
Day 3:
The highlight of today’s trek is the Tarkine Falls, a beautiful 15 metre waterfall.
Day 4:
Today you can stay at the camp and bathe in the Tarkine Falls, or you can go for a day
trek for more fantastic views of the forest.
Day 5:
After a last trek through the forest, the same bus will pick you up at about 4.00 p.m.
and you arrive in Launceston at around 7:00 p.m.

The tour includes two professional guides, transport to and from the rainforest, all food
while on the tours and all safety equipment. You should buy or hire recommended
camping equipment including: backpacks, sleeping bags, sleep mats, head torches, rain
coats and trousers.
A. Decide if the sentences are true (T) or false (F). MODEL ANSWERS
1. The Tarkine coastal walk is always busy with tourists. ____
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2. There is more than one guide with each tour. T
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3. The walk includes a visit to the rainforest. T

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4. The group cooks meals together. F

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5. The trip ends where it begins. T

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6. All equipment is provided by the tour operator. F

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B. Answer the questions below. (6x1=6 marks)

1. Where is Tasmania located?

In Australia.

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2. Apart from walking, name two additional activities visitors can choose to do.

A river cruise/ cycling/ fishing/ sailing/ sunbathing on the beach.

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3. How long does it take from the forest to Launceston?

Three hours.
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4. How do tourists move from the hotel to the Tarkine Coast?

By bus.
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(4x2= 8 marks)

Part 3: Writing (36 marks)

MODEL ANSWERS
A- You had an emergency. Write a story about what happened to you.
In your story include…

 where and when it happened

 what was the emergency
 how it ended
(Write between 80 -100 words)

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‫للمعلم فقط‬ Accuracy Appropriacy Organisation Task Achievement Total

Score 4 4 4 4 16

B- Answer ONE question ONLY. MODEL ANSWERS

Either
1. Write an email to your friend about a tourist attraction you have visited
 recently.
Or
2. You had a job interview in a company. Write a formal thank-you email to
the personnel manager.

(Write between 100 – 120 words)

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Ahmed Al Aradi

‫للمعلم فقط‬ Accuracy Appropriacy Organisation Task Achievement Total

Score 5 5 5 5 20

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