“Test 6 Reading Part1 For each question, choose the correct answer. | Spaces are available on our | | climbing and diving courses. | Please ask at reception for \ full details. CUSTOMER NOTICE These stairs are to be | used for emergency purposes only. To: Victoria From: lie | saw that history book you wanted in the library, so | borrowed it for you. i I'm not going to be at our lesson this afternoon, so I've given it to Jane, ; i 4 42. PRACTICE TEST 6 * READING + PART 4 a Pree a ‘This leisure centre needs anew receptionist Allthe courses at this centre are full. The receptionist will give you information about courses. Only the emergency services can use these stairs. Customers are never allowed to use these stairs. ‘Anybody can use these stairs if there is an emergency. Jane is going to give Victoria a book today. Charlie needs the history book this afternoon, This afternoon's history lesson is cancelled.= Steen We're getting new lockers in the gym. Ifyou'd like one, but you haven't reserved one yet, you should sce me before Friday, Jan Harper sata, sey A It still possible to have a new locker. B You willbe able to use your new locker on Friday, © New lockers can be reserved from Friday. ‘A’ Sam wants to change the day of the meeting, B Samis going to be late for the meeting, © The meeting is going to start later than planned. PRACTICE TEST 6 * READING * PART 1 142Practice Test 6 * Reading Part 2 For each question, choose the correct answer. The people below want to buy a magazine. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight magazines. Decide which magazine would be the most suitable for the people below. Lynn has a flat inthe city and is always looking for new places to go where she lives. She wants a magazine that will give her some ideas. She likes going out in the evenings and she’s keen on cultural events. Tom is interested in watching unusual and exciting sports. He would like to buy a magazine that will recommend the best events in his area, He would also lke to get an idea of ticket costs for the events. , él 144 PRACTICE TEST 6 + READING + PART 2 pictures of actors and pop artists at special events and in their own homes. She enjoys looking at their outfits and new fashions.THE BEST MAGAZINES FOR YOU ‘A What, Where, How? ‘Although wg have regular articles on farming and animats, our magazine is fll of information for city vistors ‘who are interested in pretty vilages, long walks and good restaurants and pubs. I you're planning a weekend in the countryside, get your copy of What, Where, How’, special discount vouchers for mary local cafés and everything you need to know to have a great weekend away. 8 Starter Read about the real experiences ‘of motocross riders, skydivers, and rock climbers in the latest edition of Starter. We also have a full guide to all the best competitions and other activities going on across Britain this month. Special section with everything you need to know for ‘each sports event, venue, prices and much more. Score Score is more than just a football magazine. We also have articles about other popular sports including basketball and motor racing, and interviews with top athletes. This week's star article is ‘on American football. It features ‘one of the best all time stars in the history of American football. D Focus Focus'is a serious magazine that deals with serious stories in the news today. All our articles and interviews are lively and intelligent and written by experienced. journalists. Subscribe for our ‘three-month offer and get one old issue for free E New Perspectives ‘This month we talk to three couples who have changed their lives by moving somewhere completely new. There's also special article alving advice to other people who are thinking about doing the same. Packed with practical ideas 90 that ‘your move goes smoothly. F Review Find out about the latest Hollywood films, the best theatres and the most original art galleries in Review magazine. Interesting articles and great photography makes this the best review magazine around. Special section with art gallery listings and theatre reviews. G Update Find out what's on by looking through Update magazine. We list all events from clubs, pubs, leisure centres, cinemas, restaurants and a lot more so you can do more with your money. It includes listings for all areas of the city for events for next month. Get Update and you will never miss an event again. H Sparkles We have the best photos, the best stories and the most interesting news about all your favourite stars. This month, look out for a top interview with one of the biggest names in entertainment. What they're up to, what they wear and their latest favourite trends are all in Sparkles. PRACTICE TEST 6 * READING + PART 2 145Practice Test 6 * Reading Part 3 For each question, choose the correct answer. Painting in Spain always been interested in painting pictures of the Spanish countryside. We've both always loved Spanish culture and have spent decided to give up our jobs in London, sell ‘our house and move to a small village in the south of Spain. We thought it would take months to get organized, but in just three months, we'd sold our home, found a house to rent, booked our ferry and said goodbye to our friends. We were so excited to move! [At first, we thought we'd stay here for a year, but when we arrived on a beautiful September evening, we were amazed to realize immediately that we wanted to stay longer. The owners of our new house were waiting to show us around and cooked us a lovely meal. Gradually, over the following weeks, we settled into a routine. I got a job teaching English and began to learn the language while David painted. David | ved the scenery and he was inspired by the wonderful landscape around us. But mostly he fell in love with the bright light of the sun in the south. As a painter, he’s always looking at the contrast between colours and light. During the first six months, he spent hours outdoors painting, His paintings were always about the same landscape but each one of them had something special. The elements in his work were always changing and each new painting was even more beautiful than the previous one. ‘The following May while we were visiting a small town, we saw an empty shop. David thought it would make a lovely art gallery and we decided to rent it for a year. We filled the shop with David's paintings and after two days, sold our first picture. Over the next few months, a lot of tourists bought paintings, but the tourists went home in November and our shop became very quiet. But we advertised online and soon business improved. We started getting orders from different places. Everyone loved David's paintings. Today our gallery is a great success and we both feel we're living a perfect life. PRACTICE TEST 6 » READING « PART 311. Why does the writer say she moved to Spain? A. to find out more about Spanish culture B_ because she and her husband loved the country because she had never been there before D_ because she lost her job in London 12 What does the writer say about leaving London? ‘A It was difficult to sell their home. Nene of their friends wanted them to leave. They organized everything quickly. D They rented their house to some of their friends. 13 What did the writer find surprising about her first day in Spain? ‘A. She was offered a job teaching English. B. She and her husband decided to live in Spain for more than a year. C The owners of the rented house were unfriendly. D There was already somebody living in her new house. 14 When talking about the shop, the writer says that A they sold nothing for several weeks. Bit was popular with tourists. € they sold some paintings on the first day. D itbecame very busy in November. 15 What might the writer say about living in Spain? A ''m glad we came to live here, but | wish we hadn't rented the gallery. The gallery has been a great success, but now we'd like to move back home. We've had very few problems. t's | wish we hadn't moved here. definitely the best thing we've | really miss my friends and farnily. ever done. PRACTICE TEST 6 + READING + PART3. 14Practice Test 6 * Reading Part 4 Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. My first marathon The alarm went off at half past four that moming, It was far too early to get up, and the idea of running 26 miles seemed impossible. 16 I pulled myself out of bed, showered and pulled on my running gear. By six o'clock, I was at the Dodger Stadium, where the rest of my running group was already waiting, When they saw the look of terror on my face, they Jaughed kindly. This was clearly my first marathon, 17 When [ realized that I was just one of them, I felt a little better, Helicopters hovered overhead ready to film us as we ran through the streets of Los Angeles, passing every major landmark until we reached the sea at Santa Monica, Suddenly, [felt very lucky and proud to be a part of it. 18 ___ ‘As L began to run, [ tried to ignore the aches in my body from eight months of training, Instead, I put one foot in front of the other and kept going. By mile five, my body was complaining, and by mile eight, my muscles were screaming at me 19 [was running alone now, but | was still running. By mile 12, I was ready to give up, and by mile 15, I was moving even more slowly. By mile 18, I was in my neighbourhood. 20 But by mile 22, there were only four miles to go. Spectators yelled encouragement at me as I ran past. ‘You can do it! Keep going! ‘As the finish line came into sight, I started running faster and faster, and I crossed that line running, grinned as the medal was placed over my head, and then I cried. I had done it.I had run my first marathon! {A Alter eight months of training, this was gong to be easy. B I slowed down, and the rest of my group moved away ©. But had trained for this, and I was going to doit There was no way | could finish the race now. E The horn blew to start the race. F Iwas very tempted to turn down my street and go home. o | was so glad that | had decided to do this. H_ Thousands of runners from all over the world were gathered for the race. PRACTICE TEST 6 » READING + PART 4Practice Test 6 ¢ Reading Part 5 For each question, choose the correct answer. Stay Healthy by Walking Everybody worries about their general health and fitness. However, what many people don't realize is that walking is one of the best ways to keep healthy. This doesn’t mean that you 21____to go on long walks in the countryside, You can walk home from work or school. You can walk to the shops. You can use the stairs 22_____ of using the lift. You can even walk a dog 23___ you have one! Now let's look 24_ the benefits of walking. Firstly, it's relaxing. Secondly, it improves your fitness and your health, 25 it’s a great way to socialize with your friends and family. | Remember, you don’t need 26_____ expensive equipment for walking, You just need a good pair of walking boots or shoes. 24. A must B have © should D might 22 A instead B enough C eke D well 23 Awhether Bi Cas D that 24 A on Bat € tor D with 25 A Finally B Conclusion End D Last 26 A many B any € various D some PRACTICE TEST 6 * READING » PARTSPractice Test 6 * Reading Part6 For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap. My friends and I have started a book club, and we'd love it if you decided to join us. We choose one book to read every week, and then we meet up at 27 _ end of the week to discuss the book We meet every Thursday, at a different club member's house each week. The host for each week provides drinks and a 28___ snacks. We share our thoughts and ideas 29____the books, and we usually chat about a lot of other ‘opics, too! It’s a great way to 30_____ to know people and to find 34 about some interesting books. If you'd like to join the book club, let me know, and I'll 32 — you what book we decide to read next! 150 PRACTICE TEST 6 » READING + PART 6Practice Test 6 » Writing Parti You must answer this question. Write your answer in about 100 words. Question 1 Read this email from your English-speaking friend Gina and the notes you have made. From: Gina Subject: Books! Hi, How are you? What did you do at the weekend? | went to a concert in the park near my house. It was great! | want to ask your advice. I'm looking for some good books to read. What kinds of books do you enjoy reading? What good books have you read recently? rae — lenjoy.. te read .. Will you be coming to visit me soon? Let me know! Tell Gina Write your email to Gina using all the notes. PRACTICE TEST 6 * WRITING » PART 151Practice Test 6 ¢ Writing Part 2 Choose one of these questions Write your answer in about 100 words. Question 2 You see this notice on an English-language website, We need your articles! KEEPING FIT Is it important to ke What's the bs How do yo questions and we will put it Write your article. Question 3 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence: tt was the worst journey ha en on, Write your story. Practice Test 6 PRACTICE TEST 6 * WRITING » PART 2e Test 6 ¢ Listening Prac Part 1 (DEA For each question, choose the correct answer. 1 Whats the woman going to buy today? A PRACTICE TEST 6 « LISTENING * PART 1. 153,5 How did the man find out about the play? 6 When is the man’s first guitar lesson? c 54 PRACTICE TEST 6 + LISTENING * PART 1ractice Test 6 ° Listening rart 2 For each question, choose the correct answer. {the weather. 8 Youwill hear two people talking abou What does the man say? ‘A He doesnt think weather forecasts are accurate. B_ He enjoys wet weather. He trusts the weather app hi e uses. a friend about her dreams 9 You will ear a woman tellin ‘What does she say? ‘A. She wants to continue me dreamis possible at working in the city wake a lot of money 25 a the moment. 'B She thinks she could Jn artist She doesnt think her 10 ou il hear two friends talking about 2187+ ‘What do they decide to do? A eave ther car at te airport while EneY 6 fp Ack David to take them to the airportin his car Take a train to the airport fe on holiday. i hear a man telling a friend about his job. 11 Youwi yy about it? What does he 52) 1A. He has to stay in good ph B Hes in dangerous situations every 2 He doesrit get on very well with the rest of rysical condition. his team. PRACTICE TEST 6 « LISTENING * PART 2 nr12. You will hear two people talking about a supermarket. What does the woman say? A. She doesn't like buying clothes for her family there. B The shop doesn't sell all the things she needs. She doe like it when the products get moved to new places, 13 You will hear two friends talking about a computer game. What does the girl say about it? A. The story isa bit boring. B. The characters look very realistic, The puzzles are very easy. Practice Test 6 PRACTICE TEST 6 « LISTENING + PART 2istening write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time. You will hear a woman talking to a group of tourists about their holiday. Greek Holidays Meals ‘Meals will be served in the dining room which is located at the 14 of the hotel, | Breakfast 15 am.-9 a.m, Lunch 12 p.m.~3 p.m, | Dinner 8 p.m.-I1 p.m, (includes traditional 16_____ twice a week). | Activities Mornings ‘Trips include visits to 47. ruins and monuments. Visit to an outdoor market every 41 Afternoons Visit the beach (only 19______ away), | Stay by the hotel swimming pool. | PRACTICE TEST 6 * LISTENING * PART3 157Practice Test 6 ¢ Listening Part 4 For each question, choose the correct answer. You will hear an interview with the manager of a new leisure centre. 20 Whyis the leisure centre already so popular? A Its the only leisure centre in the area. B People have heard a lot about it, thas an excellent gym. 21 What will be added to the leisure centre soon? ‘A two new swimming pools B adiving area © apool for children 22 The manager wants to improve the gym by A buying more equipment. B employing more staff € opening for more hours. 23 From next week, there will be ‘A an outdoor basketball court. B_ anew court for volleyball more tennis courts. 24 Who gives the scuba-diving lessons? ‘A a swimming instructor from the leisure centre B. instructors from a local diving school the manager himself 25 Whatis different about the leisure centre? A The café sells healthy food. B It’ cheaper than most other centres. C Itoffers discounts. 158 PRACTICE TEST * LISTENING + PART 4