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Task information
o ln Part 1, you have to read a text with eight gaps, o Knowing the meaning of the words in the options
and choose the correct word from four options may not be enough. You will need to know how
(A, B, C or D) to fill each gap. the words in the options are used in sentences in
o The words in the options will all be the same part order to choose the correct one.
of speech, e.g. nouns, adjectives, etc. o You will need to understand the text as a whole
o Part 1 mainly tests vocabulary,and words which go to do the task. study the words on either side of
together (collocations). lt may also test how ideas each gap and make sure the word you choose
in the text are connected. ma kes sense.
verbs followed
verbs followed
6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of one of the phrases from Exercise 5.
1 Sally managed under water for two minutes.
2 lt's important all the participants' points of view before reaching
a decision.
3 They .............. ..... very carefully through the dense jungle.
6 Could I ........................ with you about the plans for next week?
7 I don't want to take the job, but my boss is...................... me to do so.
8 Could you my l¡ttle brother for a minute, please?
my younger brother had a teddy bear called Fred. He was so (2) ............ ....
about this toy
bear that he couldn't tolerate being (3)
.......... from Fred for even a few minutes. He was
always extremely (4)..... ........... of anyone who tried it. I was only a few years olderthan him
and used to feel quite (5) .......... by this.
Of course, Fred needed washing from time to time. My little brother was (6) .......... of the
fact that only my mother was (7) .......... to do this. As my brother grew up, he remained
very fond of Fred, but the toy bear was no longer (8).................. to his well-being.
I A careful B responsible C anx¡ous D protective
Useful language Words which are often confused t Tipl Words which are
similar in mean¡ng,
but cannot be used
8 Complete the sentences with the correct option from each pair of words in the box. in the same w?y,
are often confused.
raise / rise assist / support error / fault definitely / absolutely valued / valuable Learn the mean¡ng
as well as the use of
1 When the flight was cancelled, the airline admitted that they were at
each new word.
.......... and compensated all the passengers.
5 The price of vegetables will probably ..................... after this bad weather.
7 The power supply was cut off in ............ by the electricity company.
8 Anna is a much .......... member of staff.
do earlier
7 live up to something g) be as good as hoped
8 get away with something h) reveal a secret
1O Complete the sentences with the correct form of a phrasal verb from Exercise 9.
I Nick his father - he's never on time!
2 l'm trying 1o.................... all my emails before I leave
the office.
3 Last year, all our plans for the summer holidays
because of the bad weather.
4 Some criminals tried to hack into my account, but luckily they didn't
................... it.
5 I ................. .. some old family photo albums in a box in
the attic.
6 The concert was wonderful my
expectations !
7 Please don't............. ...... our hiding placel
8 There were a lot of problems to when she took
over the failing company.
Action plan
Read the title, and the first sentence with the Look at the words on either side of each gap, as
example. the missing word may be part of a collocation
Without filling in any gaps, read the text quickly or fixed phrase.
to get an idea of what it's about. 6 Check that the completed sentence makes
3 Read the text again more slowly and fill each sense.
gap with one of its four options. 7 Check that the missing word fits with any
4 Don't forget to keep in mind the meaning of prepositions before or after the gap.
the text as it develops.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. t Tipl lf you're not sure of an
L answer, cross out any you
are confident are wrong
Example:
and then choose from
the remaining options.
0 A turned B become C developed D changed
0 A B c D
I
Street pianos
ln recent years, public or 'street' pianos have (0) .......... increasingly popular in cities in many countries.
They are typically (f ) .............. in train stations and airports, but also in markets, parks and other locations. ln
(2). ................ anybody can go and play them, but it tends to be pianists who are very capable and accustomed to
performing in public, often playing from (3)...............
The idea is that the sound of the piano being played will (a) .......... a small crowd. These passers-by will be
given something beautiful or inspiring in their day, a quiet thoughtful (5) .......... amid the noisy hustle and bustle
of daily life in a big city. lt's hoped that the spontaneous music will also (6) ........... . people coming together and
communicating with each other in (7) .............. of what they're hearing.
Videos on social media websites show how street pianos can bring together people from different communities and
backgrounds, people who would (8) not normally mix.
Task information
' ln Part 2, you have to read a text with eight gaps, and write one word only to fill each gap.
o Part 2 can test grammal for example, articles, prepositions, auxiliary verbs and pronouns.
¡ lt can also test linking words, phrasal verbs and fixed phrases.
¡ ln some cases, there might be more than one possible answer. You must only write one answer in
this case.
. The spelling must be correct. Make sure you know how to use
Fioü--
words and phrases like much/many,
Useful Ianguage Articles, quantifiers and determiners @)titue/(a)rew,atotor/totsor,etc.
L complete the sentences with words from the box where necessary.
I My two brothers are ...................... good chess players, and eldest won ...................... competition
last week.
2 Steven's very happy because he's found amazing job at language school in......................
Japan. head teacher is ...................... friend of his cousin,s.
3 ...................... people I work with love going to ...................... seaside at ...................... weekend.
4 Look at vase. lt would be ...................... nice present for Mum. Or do you think she,d prefer......................
slippers?
5 I went to ...................... shops yesterday and bought new phone. when I got...................... home,
box for phone was empty!
6 ...................... is such exciting book! I know they've made ...................... film of it and l'm really looking
forward to seeing it in ...................... cinema. I th¡nk it opens on ...................... Thursday.
2 (@ Complete the text with words from the box. You may need to use some of the words more than once.
Capital letters may be needed.
most lots the every some both more a none lot an few any one no many
It was my sister Louisa's birthday last week, and she invited a (1) ......... of people to her party. I only knew a
............
(2) . ......'.... ........ of her friends, so it was actually (3) .......................... food I was looking fonruard to (4) ........................... than
anything. (5) .............. ........ guest had been asked to bring a dish, and I knew I'd enjoy tasting as (6) ........................... of
them as possible, the desserts (7) ...................... of all.
As the guests started to arrive, I began to get (8) . bit worried, as (9) ............. of them seemed to have
brought (10) ..... ................. sweet food or cake. There was (11) . of food, but every single dish was a main
course. There were (12)....................... desserts!
interesting-looking large white cardboard box. I was sure it contained Louisa's birthday cake. As I rushed forward
to help Julia carry it into the kitchen, I tripped and bumped into her. (16) .... . ........... of us nearly fell over, and Julia
dropped the box. At this point, (17) . of the other guests arrived, carrying (18) ..... . . .......... large box too.
'Here's Louisa's cake!'they said.
'So what's in your box?' I asked Julia. 'Louisa's present,' she replied. 'l can't cook, but I did make her (ig)
amazing hat!'
at on for in W¡th by
to study physics at university so (2) ............ to have a career in science. (3) . . . . .....
only did he do well in his studies, he also found a job in a research laboratory which he found interesting
and satisfying. lt looked as if all his dreams had come true.
(4) . . .. . ... ,
Mark was not completely happy. He still dreamt of being an artist. And
(5) . . .. . . matter how hard he tried, he couldn't get the idea out of his head. After work,
he would go home and paint, and he spent most of his weekends painting too, but he never felt he
had enough time to create something he was really proud of. On (6) ...... . .... of that, he was
becoming exhausted because he worked in the lab for so many hours every day.
ln the end, Mark spoke to his boss, and they agreed he could take six months off work, as
(7) ... .... ... as he promised to return to work after that. Mark devoted himself to his painting
for six wonderful months, producing a series of beautiful pictures. However, he began to miss his
colleagues, (8) ................... to mention the interesting work he did at the lab, so he didn't mind
returning to work when the time came. Mark's paintings still hang on his walls at home, and he
continues to combine his work and his art as best he can.
Action plan
Read the title, and the first sentence(s) with the 5 Concentrate on the linking words, so that you
example, can follow the argument of the text.
Without filling in any gaps, read the text quickly 5 Look at the words on either side of each gap, as
to get an idea of what it's about. the missing word may be part of a fixed phrase.
Read the text again more slowly and fill any 7 When you have filled in all the gaps, read your
gaps that you know. text to check it makes sense.
Don't forget to keep in mind the meaning of
the text as it develops.
Example: tr H A I
rnterest in seafood. He has written two cookery books and appeared in a number of 1o Use a phrasat verb meaninE
television programmes. iruented.
and how people see food (f 4) .............. general. With this knowledge, he has 75 Think of the full infinitive
form of this verb.
(15) ................ able to improve his own restaurants, for example, by making them
more family-friendly, with recipes that appeal to children (16)
!6 The meaning is that the
.................................... much
recipes appeal in the same
as adults. amount to children and adults.
Task information
¡ ln Part 3, you have to read a text with eight gaps, and make a word from a
word given in capital letters at the end of the line to fill each gap.
¡ Part 3 mainly tests vocabulary, but grammar and spelling are tested, too.
You will need to know what kind of word goes in each gap (noun, verb,
adjective, etc.) and you need to know how to spell all the words correctly.
. You need to understand how you can change words, e.g. by adding a
prefix or a suffix, by making changes within the word or by forming
compound words.
2 Decide which part of speech is needed in each gap. Complete the sentences Remember that if the
using words formed from the base word 'impress'. gap should be filled by
1 My was that he was enthusiastic about a noun, it m¡ght need
to be a plural noun.
his work.
Sometimes the word will
2 They were ............. ...... by the quality of her work be in a negative form.
and offered her a job. Read the text around the
3 He always his friends when he does a gap to help you decide.
new magic trick.
It's not a good idea to rely on
they can be wrong.
4 Complete the sentences using the base word at the end of each sentence. t T¡pl Read the whole
\- sentence to help you
You can refer to the table above.
decide what kind of word
1 There was a............ light in the sky. MYSTERY
is missing.
2 Henry has lost his keys again - I wish he wasn't so.................... ! CARE
3 When trying to solve a problem, it's a good idea to think.............
. CREATE
4 lt soon became .......... that nobody had understood the instructions they'd
been given. APPEAR
5 We have high expectations of the two latest
.......... to the basketball
team. ADD
6 I haven't spent such an................... evening for a long time! ENJOY
Action plan
Look at each word in CAPITALS and the words 5 lf it's a verb, what form and tense is it?
before and after each gap. 5 Does the word in CAPITALS need more than one
2 Decide which part of speech the missing word is. cha nge?
3 lf it's a nouñ, is it singular or plural, countable 7 Check the word you have chosen fits the
or uncountable? context and is spelt correctly.
4 lf it's an adjective, is it positive or negative?
For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at T¡el
t \--
You always need to change
the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same the word given in CAPITALS.
line. There is an example at the beginning (0). t T¡pl Sometimes, you may need
both a prefix and a suffix.
Write your answers lN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
fTipl Sometimes, you may need to
make a major change to the
Example: tr W A R R o R S word, such as H/GH -+ height.
The Amazons
The Amazons, a tribe of fierce female (0) ... . ......... , feature in
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Ancient, ''i'
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L.Ñ"..
Greek mythology from 2,000 years ago. The Ancient Greeks believed them to ,
reads, they either abandoned their male babies, sent them to live with their
fathers from another tribe, or else gave them away at (20) ................
countries dating from 2,000 to 3,000 years ago. The women were buried with : t¡r#
77 Choose f rom: 'encoura€in€', 'discou rag¡ng', 'encoLtra$ement', 2t The ward you need occurs commonly in phrases like 'Tell me
' d isco u ra ge me nt',' co u ra geo us' . the ....;
78 You wil/ see that a noun is needed here to {o with 'pots'. 22 You need the adjective here and not the noun!
79 You need a suffix here, and the meaning is witho ut fear. 23 What needs to happen to the 't' at the end?
2OYou need the noun form here, and the spelling is very different 24 There are two changes to make here, and look hard at the
from the given word. meaning of the sentence.
Task information
o ln Part 4, there are six sentences. Each sentence You must use between two and five words,
isfollowed by a key word, and a second sentence including the key word.
with some words missing. You have to use the key word and any other
o Part 4 tests grammar, vocabulary and collocation. necess ary words to complete the second sentence
o The key word must not be changed. so it means the same as the first sentence.
Taking the bus costs a great ............ ....... taking the train.
I was more bored by that film than any other film I've seen!
That's l've ever seen.
4 Jane spoke with less conf idence than she used to.
Jane didn't as she had before.
I'm looking for the recipe, and then I promise to bake the same cake for your
birthday as last year.
FIND
lf I ................... bake the same cake for your birthday as last
year.
1 Read the instructions and the example. Use words from the first sentence if you can, or
2 Read the first sentence, think about it and change the form of them to help you (e.g. a noun
concentrate on the meaning. to an adjective; affirmative to negative, etc.). Do
Decide what kind of word the key word is and not change words unnecessarily.
what often follows it. You must never change
the key word.
For questions 2$-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar 25 'only when'is the same as
meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word 'not ... until'.
given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 26 Think of the grammar of
Here is an example (0). the verb'apologise'.
27 The words you need to
Cross out words that are repeated across the two sentences: write mean the same as be so
busy that I can't.
0 T+tefoat+ot*r was full, 28 There is a negative element
in what you have to write.
PLACES
29 Take care with the
There WERE NO PI-ACES....... left on @ express ion of quantity.
3O ln order to use 'have',
change the adjective in the
You can see that: f'rst senten ce into a noun.
25 'l can come out only when I've finished the last two 28 Jim has decided to wait unt¡l spring to buy a new car.
pages of my project,' said Janie.
DECISION
UNTIL
Jim has . r............. .. ¡................... r.... to buy a
'l .......... ............ l've finishgd the new car unt¡l spring.
last two pages of my project,' said Janie.
29 I've rece¡ved several letters recently from a financial
26 Martin sa¡d he was sorry that he'd upset Sarah. company.
APOLOGISED SENT
Martin ¡.r,...................., ..Sarah Itve ..... .¡.....¡¡.....r........¡... of lettgrs
upset. recently by a financial company.
27 'l might not have time to pick up your book from the 30 Jason was the most experienced skier in the group.
shop tonight,' Mrs Slade told her husband.
HAD
BUSY
I might ..,.....r.......,...............¡..... .... to pick up :: :': l:: ::::: l:::: :::::' :::: than Jason
your book from the shop tonight,' Mrs Slade told her
husband.
Nora rushed into the large college entrance hall, glad to get
out of the rain. Starting college was a big enough deal, without
getting completely soaked into the bargain. She looked
around, just in case there were any familiar faces. Not that she
expected there to be, but you just never knew. Putting on what
she hoped was her most confident look as she followed the
signs to the lecture hall, she tried to ignore the thoughts that
had been bothering her for the last few weeks: Was this place
really for her? Should she have picked somewhere less grand?
Her friends had all assured her she'd have a fabulous time
there, but how could they possibly know?
b Read this question. Read the text aga¡n and underline the part which g¡ves
you the answer.
The lecture hall was huge, even bigger than Nora remembered it. she had seen Use clues tn the text
t once before, during the college's annual open day for prospective students. lt to help you choose the
correct answer.
,vas also packed. she'd thought that by arriving a bit early, she'd be under less
oressure and feel more relaxed. Rather too many happy, chattering students
rad had exactly the same idea, though, putting paid to her hopes of finding a line 5
seat comfortably near the back of the hall for the introductory lecture.
b Now read the four options below. Which one do you think is the best
answer? Why are the other three options wrong?
A raising
B pred icting
C destroying
D laugh¡ng at
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Action plan
Readthe instructions, the title and the sub-title, a vertical line nextto it and write down the
if there is one. These will tell you important question number. Most questions relate to a
information about what kind of text it is, what whole, single paragraph.
it is about, and who the writer is. Read the relevant part of the text in detail as
Quickly read the text without trying to you answer each question.
answer any of the questions. Try to get a clear Read the four options A-D. Which is closest to
understanding of what the text is about. your understanding of what the text says?
3 Read the first questioñ, underlining the key words. lf you really aren't sure, cross out any options
4 Find the relevant part of the text and draw that you think are wrong and then make a guess.
Follow the exam instructions, using the advice to help you. t Tipl Some questions may ask you to
\-- work out the meaning of words or
You are going to read an article about a rowing race between Oxford phrases using the context.
University and Cambridge University. For questions 31-.36, choose the
t T¡pl Some questions may focus on
answer (A, B, G or D) which you think fits best according to the text. \- reference words like one or this.
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. T¡pl lf a question doesn't specify
t\-- which
paragraph, there will be words in
the quest¡on that tell you which
part of the text to look in.
The Boat Race
Olympic gold medallist Tom Ransley hasn't always known victory - losing the Boat
Race was the biggest disappointment of his life.
The Boat Race is a unique event. lt pulls on the tribal later I'd be racing for Cambridge, stuck in that miserable
instincts of human nature and the desire for belonging. second spot.
Everyone picks a side. The millions who watch worldwide The hardest test I faced at Cambridge lay not in the
on W will cheer on either the Cambridge light blues or tutorial room, the library or the exam hall, but presented
dark-blue Oxford. W¡th an annual spot in the sporting
itself at 5.20 am every day. W¡th a head-splitting squeal,
calendar, it has wrapped itself into British culture even
the alarm always tested my resolve. lt presented a choice
-' ---'e
thouoh the onlv other interest in this vrÉsr v'
bizarre.
I backwards-
between continuing my quest to win the Boat Race, or
movino soort is the Olvmoics everv four vears.
sleep. I came agonisingly close to throwing away my
no
From an early age I shouted for the light blues; for Boat Race dreams on quite a few occasions. lnstead, I
good reason they were always my favourites. I could would drag my aching body out from under the covers
never understand why the losing crew didn't simply row into the morning darkness. A typical day started with
faster when the other boat took the lead. lt all looked an early indoor rowing sess¡on, completed in time for a
so terribly obvious and easy, especially when watching quick second breakfast and morning lectures. An equally
those wide-angled aerial shots. Like a coach in the quick lunch, often eaten in the team minibus, preceded
making, my ten-year-old-self would tell the slower crew: the afternoon work on the water and then it was back to
'You're losing! Row faster.' Little did I know that a decade college for tutorials and dinner.
Eventually, the time had come and we stepped out What appeals to ffie, as it does to many, is the simple
into the glare of the media and the cries of the crowd. and brutal nature of the event. Head to head. Them or
We pulled up under Putney Bridge and then took the us. Unlike at the Olympic Games, where I won gold in Rio
last few strokes to the start line. The umpire raised his 2016 and bronze in London, there are no silver medals.
flag. Attention. Go! The boat crashed through rough That is what drew me to the event. The athletes must
tidal waves and into a cold, unrelenting headwind. The commit fully in search of the win. This is why it matters.
river conditions were bleak, but less bleak than those That is why the losing crew will hurt so much: there's no
arriving in the minds of my crew. I refused to accept preparation for losing.
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37 Read the words used to describe the sport atthe end of the paragraph.
32 Think about what Tom says he could 'never understand' and a/so what 'laoked so
terribly obvious'.
33 lhis guest,on is about the gr'st of the paragraph, so read the frrst frve lines and
decide what the main poínt is.
34 Look at the phrase used to desc r¡be the Oxford crew.
35 Rea d carefully about the river cond¡t¡ons and how these affected one of the
teams.
The sentences in this text have been mixed up. Put the sentences ¡n the correct order.
The guitar
a) This may be because it is fairly straightforward to learn to play a few basic chords on it.
b) Those that can put in this time will find it a rewarding experience and, if they have the talent, be able to choose
from a variety of styles.
c) Others prefer to find a good teacher.
d) These include classical, jazz, flamenco and rock, to name but a few.
e) However, despite these advantages, becoming a proficient player demands a great deal of determination and
many hours of practice.
s) Many people may have the former but lack the opportunity to do the latter.
h) Another reason for the guitar's popularity is the relative ease with which one can be carried around.
Action plan
Read the instructions, title and subtitle if there For each gap 3742, study the ideas and words
is one soyou can see what kind of text it is and that come before and after it.
what the topic is. Look for similar or contrasting ideas in the list
Quickly read through the main text only of sentences.
to get an overall idea of what the text ln both the main text and sentences A-G,
is about. underline vocabulary links, reference words
Then read the seven sentences, A-G. Do any of such as thrs or her, and linking expressions
them obviously fit particular gaps? like also, one and so.
You are going to read an introduction to a book about polar bears. Six sentences have been removed from
the text. Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap (37a2). There is one extra sentence
which.you do not need to use.
ln other words, because of their low reproductive rate, they t T¡pl Don't waste too much
\-- time trying to work out
are still vulnerable if not properly managed.
the meaning of words
c Consequently, polar bears are highly inquisitive. you don't understand.
D This is because it is often uncertain when or where the next
meal will come from.
I attempt to provide a broad understanding of the ecology
37 The main idea af the paragiraph before the
and natural history of polar bears in accessible non-technical Eap ís tlrat the polar bear fS the Arctic and
language. that its home is there.
It is constantly influenced by . changing environment and it 38 lhere is a stron g forward link to the idea in
interacts with other species on a daily basis. 'For example'.
At special moments when I have time to watch an 39 ln both sentences on either side of the Éap,
undisturbed polar bear, I'm often struck by an overwhelming the writer is talking about the rest of the book.
sense that it is simply where it belongs. 4O This paragraph ts about the marine
ecosystem and the evolution of other animals.
ryt*
|37T-l The Arctic is not a forgotten wasteland to a polar bear; it is home, and a comfortable home at
that. For thousands of years, the climate, the ice, and the seals upon which it feeds have shaped the evolution
of this predator. While it's easy to understand why the polar bear became such a powerful icon, it is difficult
even now to comprehend its vulnerability to a changing environment.
The polar bear is a true marine mammal in the sense that it depends on the ocean for existenc.. FS T-l
For example, in the United States, the polar bear is considered a marine mammal for legal purposes. ln Canada
it is a land mammal. Ecologically, however, the polar bear is clearly an integral part of the marine ecosystem,
and that's the context I will treat it in.
I began my research on polar bears forty years ago. lnternational concern for polar bears was high, and
conservation agreements were in development. Management plans were needed, and The Polar Bear Specialist
Group recommended more fundamental research on the bears' ecology. I undertook a wide variety of studies
of polar bears, including behaviour, genetics and denning habitat. ln this book, I explain the results of that
research. f*T-l
I have followed a few general themes. Firstly, the polar bear does not exist in isolation. lt is both a product and
part of the polar marine ecosystem. iaOl-_-l The polar bear has been a significant factor in the evolution
of the behav¡our and ecology of the arct¡c seal and vice versa.
Secondly, a polar bear's life revolves around energy. lt obtains as much energy as efficiently as possible when
there is an opportunity, and then conserves that energy as much as possible. Because their success
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as predators determines their very existence, and this is the aspect that most people have the greatest interest
in, l've written the longest chapter on how they hunt and how diverse their techniques are.
A third theme is that each polar bear is an individual. A solitary predator in an extreme environment like the
Arctic must live by its wits. A single solution from one bear will not answer all situations of others. Conditions for
hunting or other environmental factors may change quickly. t 4rT-l They often contemplate a situation
before they act, and they learn quickly from new experiences. As a result, each bear is unique because of its
individual combination of experiences and knowledge.
Task information
r ln Part 7, there are ten questions which you match with the sections or t T,pl The words in the quest¡on are
short texts (A, B, C, etc.), according to the question at the top. somet¡mes a paraphrase of the
. After the questions, there are either ¿l-6 short texts or one long text that information in the text.
has been divided into zt-6 sections.
T,pl The information you need can
. The information you need may not be in the same order as the questions. i only be found in one text, but
e sometimes the question asks about an attitude, a feeling, or an opinion. there may be information in
a nother text wh ich d istracts you .
Focus on paraphrasing
1 Match the questions (1-5) with the sentences (a-e).
Which person
1 says something that seemed of little importance? a) I picked up all sorts of useful information.
2 remembers feeling disappointed? b) Getting a job so qu¡ckly was hardly typical.
3 had d¡ff¡culty focusing? c) I cons¡dered it to be an insign¡f¡cant detail.
4 learned a great deal? d) lt was almost imposs¡ble not to be distracted.
5 po¡nts out that opportunities were limited? e) They d¡dn't meet my expectations.
A Naomi
to Diana at the university drama club. lt was the annual awards evening, and l'd just got a prize!
I was introduced
Diana was a new member, but after we'd exchanged a few words, I was so caught up in the general excitement
that I ignored her completely. The next day, I felt really bad about it, and asked around to try and get her number.
I messaged her but she didn't reply, and I thought, 'Well, that just serves me right!' Then one day I ran into her on
campus, only to be greeted with a sunny smile. lt turned out she'd lost her phone and had no hard feelings at all
about my behaviour. That made me feel so much better, and we've been friends ever since.
B Lisa
When I read the letter asking me to go for national hockey trials, I couldn't believe it. I knew that I was a really
good player - everyone had always told me so - but there was a great deal of competition out there, and this was
a huge honour. When I told my family, my grandmother said I should get my hair cut for the occasion, which made
me laugh. I went to the trials, but in the end, I didn't get on the team. I felt very bad about that for some time.
Fortunately, I had another opportunity two years later, and it was second time lucky - l've never looked back.
1 Naomi was........................... to communicate with someone. 5 Naomi was ........................... to be given something.
2 Lisa was ........................... that she was skilled. 6 Lisa was ........................... to receive an invitation.
3 Naomi was........................... about something she had done. 7 Naomi was........................... when she met someone.
4 Lisa was . about a result. 8 Lisa was........................... by someone's response to
some news.
Action plan a)
Read the instructions, the title and subtitle to 3 Match the information to the questions.
find out what kind of text it is and the topic. 4 When you have an answer, read the question
Read the questions and underline key words. again and check the evidence in the text.
Action plan b)
Read the instructions, the title and subtitle to Check which questions are answered in this
find out what kind of text it is and the topic. section.
Read the first section. Repeat for the other sections.
Follow the exam instructions, using the advice to help you. t T¡pl Different sections of the text may contain
\- ideas that are similar, so you have to read
vou are going to read an article about the first days of television.
carefully to find which say the same thing
=or questions 43-152, choose from the sections (A-E). The as the questions.
sections may be chosen more than once. t T¡pl Don't expect to find answers in the text
that use the same words as the questions.
',1ark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Look for words, phrases and sentences
that express the same ideas.
m
caused a dlfficulty for the makers.
:he idea that a break between programmes could be good 46 Look first for the idea of 'a break
'or the listener? between programmes'.
an experimental version of TV which predated the official
ceginning? Eil 47 The idea of experimenting with
ry is in most of the section s. Find a
rvritten evidence of someone's dislike of a programme
:hey'd seen? m reference to a 'version' of TV.
t
Drogramme? 49 There is more than one published
complaint but only one where the
a practical problem for certain people who appeared on TV? complarnt ís about a particular
programme bein$ borinS.
a programme that featured ordinary people doing unusual
things? Eil 5O There are various practical
problems in the sections but only
TV being presented as something mysterious and
unexplainable? il one about people on TV.
57 Find a reference to'ordinary
people' doing unusual things.
Comes to London.ln his diary he vwote that it was a 'ridiculous affai/ and that he 'lefl early' .
Recently, the BBC4 channel remembered the occasion in a programme called Television's Opening Night: How the Box
Was Born. The first broadcast was recrealed using the original technology. This was quite a challenge as no recording
exisB, of course - all tela¿ision then was live and died on the air as it was broadcast.
John Logie Baird had first demonstrated tela¿ision in 1995, but the BBC was lukewarm about his invention. The BBC
yearlcook for 1930 reflected the official view. 'lf this power is aner brought to mechanical perfection,' it wrote of
tela¿ision, 'there is little reason . . . that anyone but a few should go in person to any place of entertainment again.'The
BBC had trialled the new television service it was developing for two weela in autumn 193ó, in order to sell some of the
new tela¿ision sets at the Radiolympia show. But it was the launch on 2 November that gave us tela¿ision that we would
recognise today: broadcast two hours a day, at 3pm and 9pm, except Sundays.
As time went on many more programmes were daneloped. L Marsland Gander, one of the first telarision critics, wrote
in his newspaper: 'l find that na<t Saturday a Mr JT Bai[ is to demonstrate on the television screen how to repair a
broken window. . . . Probably at some future time, when we have tela¿ision all day long, it will be legitimate to cater
for a minority of potential window repairers. Out of two hours, howwer, the allocation of 30 minutes to such a subject
seems disproportionate.' From the start, tela¿ision had more of what we'd now call lifestyle programmes than radio'
cookery, and gardening, for example. Gand¿r wasn't alone in finding the content generally mundane and banal. He
did concede later that the first edition of Picture Page, on that opening night of 2 November, had filled him 'with an
enthusiasm for a new artform that has na¿er waned'.
On Picture Pagetherewas a series of quick-fire intervi¿ws with weryone from a bagpiper in Trafalgar Square to a
London cab driver who'd driven someone to the far north of Scotland. Picture Page epitomised a key advantage that
tela¿ision had over radio: informaliV. Radio talk at this time was often scripted, and delivered in an extremely formal
tone. On television, the announcers could not read from a script if they wanted to look at the viewer, and could not see
much in the glare of the lights anyway, so they had to speak more spontaneously and learn to sound natural.
Even so, Reith never changed his position, and said later that the anival of tela¿ision influenced his decision to leave the
BBC in 1938. On his last day, the corporation presented him with a rather tactless leaving present: a television set. He
barely looked at it. \flere Reith alive today, what would he make of BBC tela¿ision now? Mostly he would be appalled
by the sheer abundance of it, the way it fills a¿ery hour of the day. This was a man, after all, v,tho decreed that there be
a few minutes' silence in between radio programmes to allow people to switch off!
3 The third point is your own idea. Make a list of three or four things to write about. [T¡p! practise choosing a topic
Then choose your best idea. L and then brainstorming
points and opinions to
write about.
Many people think that the internet has changed our lives dramatically. What do you think?
Notes
Write about:
2 personal relationships
idea)
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My Essay Plan
Paragraph 1 lntroduction
Studying in another country is a great way of learning English. Paragraph 2 Point 1
2 where to stay
Quickly read the essay and answer these questions. Does it: t T¡pl You only need a couple of ideas
\-
t have well organised paragraphs? for each argument in pa ragraphs
2, 3 and 4.
2 include phrases for expressing and justifying opinions?
3 give examples of how you can learn English abroad? t T¡pl List ideas for each note that you have
\- to write about before you start writing so
4 give examples of where to stay? you can balance the essay.
5 include the writer's own idea?
5 sum up points already made?
So4irg Eng!,sh abroad, hos bexnme poryLer hr a. hosb tm/'4 woutl" be b?H?x dnspihe üe problnns
:ztdxxLs who wanü to improve üux lnnguage sk'üs. Uor^ mt4hb ha,ve n¡itl,r üe {ood" üe4 crrokl O-fL?rt üe
tourr,ü,e,s bernme good, ki,exd,s and, üe4 qn hü Uou
xlne}}te;. Uor^ ahmd" an or dn a- summex
EnglLsh cnurso
witl't Uour homen¡ork.
-cD, ih m?Ans ü6L Uou un speak EngU,sh L+ hours a.
'q ,'f Uou wanü! I U4¿nk üs tnportnnb to henr üe ln mU ophnion , búg i,1 üe auntrg and, expex'wndng
Jüguo.ge betng spokex bg nalt¡te spenkexs 5o üaL Uor cÁn üe cuLtu,re Ls a'Lso irnporüarnü. lü s?r,ms bo me ü0,b
;lnproyo Uour provwnch*inn. lü mighb be üf,fis^lh lnnvtng und,x¡stnndtng üe ctrLture hehs Uot,t to und*sstnnd"
.s^r fúmtl{ and, ki*x&s, bttü in mU optinion, üt ruorüh 'ü. üe language a'5 w?)L.
\'lang stud¡xbs who st) &! txt üe UK lLve wiil,r a, hosL ln cnndusirln, üext{ore, I woull" argue üaI, W^g
l"arnrt{ . OlA,ex stt+d*xbs mt4hL preter to shaxe 0v W 6n exc*lnxb NaU o( lrnrnng av lnnguage eve.r1
abroad, Ls
x*h nüLve spenkexs . I tn¡outd a,rgue UaL s@ung ruitl,r üough Uou nt4hb expeitena sorne rninor Mfir*,'lb),p's.
1 You always have to answer the Part 1 question. the examiner you know how to present two
2 Read the question carefully. Then read it again sides of an argument.
and underline any key words in the question. Plan your answer before starting to write, and
ln the notes, there are two po¡nts which you decide what information to put in each paragraph.
must include in your answer. You also have to Write between three and five paragraphs.
add an idea of your own. While you are writiñ9, be aware of how much
Brainstorm some vocabulary which is connected time you have left. You have 40 minutes for
to the topic. You want to show the examiner each pan.
that you can use a wide range of vocabulary. 8 Write between 140 and 190 words.
Decide whether to present both sides of the 9 Give yourself time at the end to check your
argument, which is generally recommended. lf work. Think about the mistakes you have made
you only present one side, you might not have in recent pieces of writing and check that you
enough to say and you won't be able to show haven't made the same mistakes again.
You must answer this question. write your answer in 14G-190 words in an Tipl
t\-- Try to use your own
appropriate style. words rather than
using the words in the
question. For example,
ln your English class, you have been talking about children's health. Now, your you could use be out in
English teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework. the fresh air instead of
spend time outdoors.
write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.
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4 Read the article again and select the correct option for each question.
1 How formal the language the writer uses?
is
a) fa irly informa b) very ¡nformal
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5 Read the article carefully and underline examples of each style identified
in Exercise 4.
Articles wanted
The Home of the Future
ln what ways wíll people's homes be dífferent ín the future?
The wrÍter of the best artícle wÍll be publíshed ín the next few days.
Read the article and add the correct headings to 8 Read the article again and answer these questions.
gaps 1-3. 1 it either too short or too long for Writing
ls
A The same as usual part2?
B house
Devices control the 2 Does it have a clear structure?
C Science fiction or reality? 3 ls it written in an appropriate style?
4 Does it answer both parts of the question?
5 What other stylistic devices does it use?
1 Read the question carefully and underline the 5 Think about who is going to read the article |
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main points. and write in an appropriate style.
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2 Make a plan of your answer and think of a 6 Make sure that your answer addresses all the I
suitable title. The title should summarise what asked.
questions that you are I
you are going to write about and grab your Z you need to write between 140 and 190 words. I
reader's attention'
8 check your work carefully when you have I
3 ln your plan, include a few useful phrases for finished. I
each paragraph. I
4 Try to use a wide range of grammar and I
vocabulary to show the examiner what you know.
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L Read the exam task below and answer these questions. t-Tbi- Think about why someone might want to
I What is the purpose of writing this article? \- read your article. People read articles for
I
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Afticles wanted!
Music in education
ls it always worth spending a lot of time and money trying to learn an instrument?
one of its positive features is ¡.. I found /felt that ... I felt let down by ...
on the downside ... I was extremely impressed by ... I was disappointed by ...
The big advantage of using it is .. ¡ I have used it for ¡.. ln my opinion, ...
one thing to consider is ... Unfortunately, one of the minuses is ... I'm really delighted by ...
?eplace the phrases in italics in the sentences below with one of the expressions from
irercise 1to make them more interesting. More than one answer is possible in some
sentences.
1 Something to think about ....... rs the battery life of the
mobile phone.
2 lthink there are lots of similar mobile phones on the
market at the moment.
3 I like .............. the special filters included on the camera.
.....
4 One of the good things about this device rs that it,s
very light.
I didn't /ike ................. .. the headphones; they were very
uncomfortable.
6 One of the bad things about the mobile phone ................... rs its
short battery life.
device, íts features, and other relevant informatíon. Would you recommend this device to
other people your age?
Recom menda*),on
Vse{uL l,a*.gua,qe:
4 Make your own notes about a recent device you bought, using the format
of the notes and tips in Exercise 3.
'ecommend this place to other people? The winning review will be published in a
rcal magazine.
Quickly read the model review below. Did the writer enjoy eating at the restaurant?
Title
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a. frimd- tatA me iL sened- üe besL burgus in üown.
'lhe restatranL Ls verg modzm, wú/n large wind¡ws and" rine woodex lum¡*ure üroughouL.
ALso, üe a.hnosphese r,s verg re-).axeA, oühough üe4 hat" a. DJ pl,oqing lnud. mudc tn lhe
barkground- uohen I v'nl*eA. 'fhe men¡, hal- o,n extexswe range ol dLshes. I was inpresseL Praises positive
ü0,t, iL wa.s r?x.sona,blq prirrA, 1¿r.lo, Ntl*1 no üsh more üan tlo. features
On üe downaAs., I W üaL üe se*vine and. hod. uoas ar,ofuL. I was gixex exq ses ranging Criticises
fton bdng too busg, or running ouL ol {ood". I hat" to waiL hr an hq,,+r &r mU burget. negative
l¡'lhe.n it, d.id- anwe, üe burget was ovetaoked. and. üe chrps we¡e cntá,. I conpldne)- ln features
üe wai*ex, buL he sajd" roütng- il sezrns üaL üe utstnmet uuas alr,uags rurong!
tAakes
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Ove:aJL,
ation quü\ ol lood" Ls poor. lL's a- shame, as üe o,Imosphwe oÍ üe reslnuranL Ls Íabubus,
as wdl as ihs tac,aü.on. lls reA.14 noL worü gotngr.
Always check that you know what you are Decide how much detail to include. A few
being asked to review (e.9. a book or a film). sentences summarising the story should be
Don't worry about whether the examiner enough. lt's more important to focus on your
knows the film or book you are writing about. reaction to the subject.
They are interested in your use of language not Write a plan in note form (i.e. not full
your knowledge. sentences), including your ideas for each
lf the film or book is in your language, try to paragraph.
include the title in English. Allow a few minutes to check your work when
Don't try to use a review you have written you have finished. Look for and correct any
before, os each review task has a different místakes.
focus. The focus here is on a particular family.
It would be advisable to .
Can you tell me about...?.......
to think about.
to consider .
H¡ David!......
Dear Mr Simpson ...............
Pleasetry to
Approx.
a pproxi mately ...............
ScholarshÍps
Every year, two scholar¡híps are offered to candídates from overseas who can show how our
Scholarshíps cover fees, accommodatíon and food but not transport or personat spending money.
To apply, write an email explaining why you thÍnk you deserve a scholarshÍp.
At present, I am training to be a teacher of English and I finish my course at the end of June. Fil- lf vou know the
However, I feel I still have a lot to learn about the language and culture of the Engtish-speaking
world and would benefit considerably from a course in an English-speaking country.
- l,^ilJ,|"Jffi"
emait to, use the¡r
ti}SiJ;r"*to;-o""'
However, I cannot afford the cost of studying abroad. I have no income except for my
student grant, so if I am fortunate enough to be given a scholarship, I would have to work Smírh and end it
part-time to earn some personal spending money. My parents will borrow some money for with Yours sincerelv.
my airfare if I am successful.
Iwould be grateful for the opportunity to study at your college and would appreciate it if
you would consider my application. Do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further
information. I look forward to hearing from you in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
Pedro lniesta
Read the task carefully. Make sure you Open and close the email, using suitable
understand why you need to write the email. language.
Find and underline the questions that your Make a plan before you start writing the actual
friend is asking you. Make sure you answer them. answer; spend no more than 5 minutes on this.
Make notes about the answer to each question Give yourself a couple of minutes at the end to
and list relevant vocabulary you could include. check your work.
Th¡nk about how well you know the person you
are writing to; is your style going to be friendly
and informal or polite and formal?
Read the exam task below and answer these questioJls. t T'rpl Think about the person you are writing
\-- to, and how well you know them.
1 Why has your friend written to you?
This will affect the register (style of
2 Your friend is researching parks around the world. How is the
language) that you use.
focus of your ema¡l different from this?
3 What questions do you need to answer? t T¡pt Use friendly phrases at the beginning
and end of the email, such as:
s is part of an email you receive from an Australian friend. o Great to hear from you! (at the
beginning)
t- .,lj
. Anway, hope the project goes we//.
:)r my college course, I'm doing a project about public parks in (at the end)
-.cwns and cities around the world, and the benefits they bring to
ceople. What problems do parks face in your country? What can be
:cne to improve and maintain them, and who should be responsible
'cr this work?
U nderstandi ng agreement
La Read the question below and answer these questiolls. Try to read quickly through the
1 What's the situation? questions and options before the
2 Who will you hear speaking? recording starts. Listen carefully
to the context sentence in the
3 What are they speaking about?
recording for each item.
n N Before you read the audioscript below, listen to the recording, and answer the question.
You hear two friends talking about a nature walk they went on.
What do they both think about the walk?
A The amount of wildlife they managed to spot was disappointing.
B The distance they walked was further than they were prepared for.
C The unusual animals they saw were impressive.
2 Now read the underlined part of the audioscript, showing where the answer comes from. Which option does it
match? Why are the other two options wrongf?
Man: Hi, April. What did you think of the guided nature walk we went on? I have to admit, I was
really tired afterwards!
Woman: Well, the guide did warn us it'd be seven or eight kilometres. Anything shorter would've
been a bit of a waste of time, as we'd never have seen those rare birds down bv the lake.
Man: No. thev made the walk worthwhile, I'd say. ljust thought we'd spot a few other interesting
creatures along the way.
Woman: Well, the weather wasn't great, was it, so that might have affected things like the
butterflies coming out. I wasn't really expecting to see those, though.
Man: I guess not.
4NListenagain.Whyaretheothertwooptionswrong?
Use the time before each question to carefully words. Then choose (from A, B or C) the option
read the first line. What's the situation? Will most like your answer.
you hear one speaker or two? Check your answer the second time you listen,
If there are two speakers, does the question tell making sure that you have not made a mistake
you who will give the answer? (e.9. Why does - speakers may use words connected with more
the woman ...? or What does the man ...?) Or, than one option.
will the answer come from both speakers? le.g. lf you're still not sure which is the correct
What do they both think about ...?) answer, cross out any you are sure are wrong
Read the direct question and stem (e.g . Who is and guess.
the woman?) and underline the key words, When the recording has finished and you have
When you first hear the recording, try to think chosen your answer; forget about that question
of an answer to each question in your own and concentrate on the next one.
': - will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or G).
You hear a man talking about crime fiction. Before you listen, th¡nk of other
What is his attitude to crime novels now? expressions for the words in the
question, e.g. What does he do? -
A He thinks they are a useful distraction.
He works in .. ., His lob is ..., He's
B He prefers to buy only one crime novel at a time. employed as ..., etc.
C He finds them less memorable than other types of novel.
Make sure you always know which
question and situation you are
You hear two sports journalists talking about a tennis player who is retiring.
listening to.
What do they agree about the tennis player?
A He will look for opportunities to work on W.
B He is likely to start a new career as a coach.
C He has chosen to stop playing at the right time.
! He talks about when he used
You hear an inventor talking about her work. to read cr¡me fiction. But what
What does she say about inventions? does he say about reading
crime fiction now?
A They are the result of a lot of hard work.
2 You need to /isten for the
B She enjoys encouraging others to create them.
opinion that they both share.
C ldeas for them come to her at unexpected times.
3 A; ls inventing a lot of hard
work for her? B: Does she
You hear two friends discussing their plans for the weekend. encourage other people? c:
What is the man doing? When/How does she get ideas?
A persuading his friend to take up cycling 4 What language might the
B recommending a new cycle route to his friend speaker use to pers uade,
recommend or invite?
C inviting his friend to accompany him on a cycle ride
You will hear a woman called sally talking about a gallery she visited with a Read the whole sentence for
friend recently. Read the first question. What kind of word wilt fiil the gap? each question. Look carefully
at what comes before and
Sally was hoping to see a painting showing a ...................... at the after the gap, and make sure
gallery exhibition. your answer makes sense.
2 N Before you read the audioscript below, listen to the recording and try
to answer the question.
Read the audioscript below. Which is the cue for the answer? Which are the
d istractors?
When my friend and I arrived at the gallery, the exhibition was quite crowded,
so I wasn't sure that we'd see much. I knew my friend wanted to see a
pa¡nting by her favourite artist, which had a rainbow in the sky. We managed
to spot that, although the one of a horse I was really keen to find was
nowhere to be seen, sadly, as it had been taken away for repair. However, we
did spend time looking at another picture by the same artist, of a castle, and
that was beautiful.
5 N Listen to the next section of the recording and complete the sentence.
Sally uses the word .......... to give her opinion of the artist's talk
they went to.
Read the instructions to get an idea of the think about whether you are listening for an
situation. object, place, person, title.)
Quickly go through the incomplete sentences, The first time you listen, write your answer in
including the words after the gaps. This will help pencil, in case you want to change it on the
you get an idea of what the recording is about. second listening.
For each gap, decide what kind of information When the recording has finished, check the
you need to listen for (e.9. a noun, adjective or sentences all make sense - and check your
verb. Many of the answers are often nouns, so spelling, too.
NFollowtheexaminstructions,usingtheadvicetohelpyou.
You will hear a talk by a woman called Kelly who ran a long-distance hiking route from the top to the bottom
of New Zealand. For questions $18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Kelly uses the word (1 1) ' ' to describe the beaches she ran along.
Kelly used aterry to cross from the North to the South lsland
day she was there.
line.
': - will hear five different people talking about the magazine they buy. For questions 19-29, choose from
'-: list (A-H)the reason each speaker gives for buying the magazine.
: The puzzles are great fun.
3 The stor¡es are by well-known writers.
: lt has advefts for what I want to buy.
: lt offers great free gifts. speaker 1 I ETlrl
= There are discounts on events.
speaker 2 [l ,0 I
: lt has photos of famous bands.
3 The letters page has useful advice.
- lt tells me what's on ¡n my area.
Now read the audioscript. Look at where the key and the distractors (B, D and F) are located in the audioscript.
Why are they wrong?
What sort of information do
Speaker I you have to listen out for in
distractors? The i nformation
l've always read lots of fashion magazanes, but I th¡nk Sfarlight is might be similar to the
probably the best one. Most fashion mags usually correct answer, but will be
have something on the front that they're giving away,-although incorrect in some way.
Starlighf tends to go for giving you money off the big fashion
shows and things like that, which I couldn't poss¡bly afford
otheruvise, and that's the appeal for me. lt does always feature
things like the latest pictures of pop groupil,too, which
I have to
admit I usually skip over to find something to read. The writing's
not bad, although even though famous authors contribute to the
magazine, I think I prefer gett¡ng absorbed in a long novel, really.
3 N Listen to Speaker 2 and read the options in Exercise 1 again. which is the key? which other options
sound similar to what you heard? Why are they wrong?
Quickly read the instructions and options A-H. The first time you hear the recording, listen for
What is the Iink between the five speakers? the general idea of what each speaker says.
Study options A-H and underline the key words Choose the answer to each question that you
in each. think is correct.
Before you listen, think of words or phrases that The second time you listen, check that each
the speakers might use to talk about different of your choices exactly matches what the
aspects of the topic. speaker says.
ruFollowtheeXaminstructions,usingtheadvicetohelpyou.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about camping t Tipl Be careful if a speaker says
trips. For questions 19-123, choose from the list (A-H) what opinion each something connected with
two or more options: there is
speaker gives about the camping trip they went on. Use each letter only
only one correct answer.
once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
3 @ Read the question for the next part of the interview and listen to the t T¡pl As you're listening, try to
recording. Which is the correct answer - A, B or G? Why? answer the question in your
own words, and then look at
ln Alice's op¡nion, her job the options to see which one
A requires greater sensitivity than people realise. matches your answer the
B is far more creative than is generally recognised. most closely.
C can sometimes be more stressful than she'd like.
Listen to the recording again. Why are the other two options wrong?
Action plan
I Quickly read the instructions. What is the 4 Listen for expressions with similar or opposite
situation? What's the topic? Who will you hear? meanings to the key words you underlined.
2 Before you listen, read the first line of each 5 Think of an answer in your own words. Then
question. What kind of information, e.g. choose the option most like your answer.
somebody's opinion, do you need for each? 6 Check allyour answers on the second listening.
3 Underline the key words in each item.
re Follow the exam instructions, using the advice to herp you. FF-
After you hear the instructions,
there's a one-minute pause
-
you wil hear an interview with a man caued Jamie core, who is tarking 3:tffH"J:ji[t-Tt:1,';,
about his experience of writing his first recipe book. For questions 24-.30, the questions, undertining the
choose the best answer (A, B or C). key words.
24WhenJamiewasarecipetester,hedecidedtowritearecipe@
book because 24 L¡sten for what Jam¡esays he was
A he was persuaded by a colleague that his book would do very well. confident about.
B he thought his own recipes were better than the ones he was testing. 25 Jamie sa)ts he didn't get a book deal in
usualwav'
c he knew he had a good understanding of what makes 'he
successful recipe. ^ th¡ngwas the rnost difficuttfor
i::i::,
25 How did Jamie succeed in getting a book deal with a publisher? 2Z Jamie exptains what quesrions he's
A He found an agent who helped him. been asked, and what he mi$ht be asked
one day'
B He had a useful contact in the business.
2Swhich option ¡s Jamie's opinion?
c He wrote to every publisher of food books.
29 Think about possrble phrases for
g¡v¡ng
advice' e'E ''t's a Éood idea to "" /'l'd
26 What aspect of writing the book did Jamie find mostchallenging? suÉgest ... ?'
A having to spend so much time shopping for ingredients 30 Look atthe phrase
,immectiate priority,
B practising the same recipe many times in order to perfect it ¡n rhe quesr¡on. Which option describes
C researching background information to include about his recipes what he plans to do next?
27 Jamie says he has been asked by the public 28 Why does Jamie think his recipe book is popular?
A whether the pictures in his book are real. A He uses unusual flavour combinations in his recipes.
B whether he had help with writing therecipes. B His recipes are aimed at people with little time to
C whether his recipe book has earnt him lots of cook'
money. C He has included recipes for cooks of different
abilities.
29 What advice does Jamie give to people thinking of 30 What is Jamie's immediate priority for his career?
writing their first recipe book? A planning a series of TV programmes about food
A focus on a particular style or type of cooking B travelling widely to gather ideas for future book
B develop food preparation skills by taking courses C starting a blog as a way to communicate with
get a job where you work in a kitchen every day readers
c
Read the four questions in italics that the examiner asks. Then complete parts of Ana's answers with words
and expressions from Exercise 1.
Where a re you from?
1 l'm from Madrid. lt's the capital of Spa¡n, and it's Iargest city.
What do you like about living ín your home town?
2 lt's a really exciting city................. there are lots of things to do. example, there
are lots of cafés where I can meet my friends.
3 There are plenty of events .......... as concerts and festivals,
ln what ways do you think you will use English in the future?
5 I ................. that English will be very important for me in my work.
5 The .......... for this is that l'd like to work for an international company, and l'd like to travel
in Europe and the United States.
3 N Now listen and check. Which question does Ana ask the examiner
to repeat? There are no 'right' and 'wrong'
answers to the questions in
Part I. )ust try to be yourself!
Try to look friendly and confident when you Don't prepare answers in advance as your
meet the examiners. speech will not sound natural.
2 Listen to the examiner's questions carefully. 6 lf you don't understand a question, ask the
3 Speak clearly so that both examiners and your examiner to repeat it. You won't lose marks if
partner can hear you easily. you do this.
Give full answers to the questions with reasons
and examples, rather than just saying yes or no.
Listen to Paul comparing the two photographs. Check your answers to Exercise 1.
2 The people in the gym don't seem to know each other ... . On the.................... hand, the people playing
basketball are probably friends.
3 The class looks quite serious, ........................... the basketball game looks very relaxed.
4 The people in the gym don't 1ook...........................happy as the people playing basketball.
5 I think the people playing basketball are probably enjoying themselves
5 Another . is that the basketball is outside.
Choose the correct words to complete the sentences expressing personal preferences.
1 l'd prefer I rather I choose do exercise with friends, in a fun way.
2 I don't want I enjoy I rather going to the gym.
3 l'd prefer I rather I enioy to do a team sport than exercise alone.
4 l'd rather wouldn't I don't / not exercise in a gym.
Test 1 Training 63
Exam skill Answering the question
5@ListentoElaansweringaquestionaboutPaul'sphotoS. Tick the things she does.
1 describes and compares the photos I Listen carefully when the other
2 mentions something that Paul said I candidate compares their
3 expresses her own op¡nion and preferences I photos. lf you wish, you can
4 gives an example or reason to support her opinion I refer to some of their ideas
5 disagrees with Paul's opinions I when you answer your question
about their photos.
7 @ Compare the two photographs and answer the question. Remember to start by saying
what topic links the two photographs. Listen to Natalie and compare your ideas.
i- seconds
rterlocutor Thank you.
an annual music
providing parks
festival
Why would these
things improve a town
for teenagers?
more cafés
Do you agree?
What do you think about ...?
Would you agree with that?
Do you think that's true?
3 .............
@ Listen to Sofia and Chang doing the finat part of part 3. What do
:rey agree?
Remember!
:'s important to listen to your
rartner during the discussion and
'espond to their ideas, dS well as
:xpressing your own opinions.
It's important that you and your partner both 5 Don't worry if you haven't discussed all five
have a chance to speak in the time given. Share po¡nts in the time available. HoweveL you
the conversation equally. should continue the discussion until the
Encourage your partner to respond to your examiner stops you.
ideas by saying things like Do you agree? or 6 Make sure you express your opinions clearly and
What do you think? give reasons for what you say.
Show that you are listening when your partner 7 Don't feel that you have to agree with each
is speaking, e.g. by nodding or smiling. other during the decision making stage. lt's fine
Remember that there are no right or wrong to disagree.
answers - just give your opinion about the topic.
3 @ Listen to the opinions from Exercise 2. Practise extending the discussion using
expressions from Exercise 4.
Listen carefully to the examiner's questions. You lf you haven't got an opinion about the topic,
can ask the examiner to repeat something if say something like: I've never thought about
you don't understand. that, but I would say that ... . You can make up
Give yourself thinking time by saying things an answer as it is your language that is being
like That's an interesting question ... or let me tested, not your ideas.
think, ... . As in Part 3, try to develop the ideas and
As in all parts of the test, give full answers to the op¡nions of your partne6 and show that you are
questions by including reasons and examples. responding to what he / she says.
4 Be ready for more challenging questions than
the ones in Part 1. The questions will usually
require you to give your opinion about a topic.