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Test 1 Paper 1 Part 2 You are going to read a magazine article about people and ghosts. For Questions 1– 6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

AN UNWELCOME GUEST Of the one in seven people in the UK who claim to have seen a ghost, the majority are women. This may be because women have far more association with the spirit world. Women trust their emotions and are generally better able than men to cope with the unexpected. Housewife Fiona Blair describes herself as very practical and down-to-earth, and never believed in the idea that a house could be haunted. That all changed when she and her family moved into a manor house in the Midlands. Although the surveyor reckoned that the house required a lot of attention and was somewhat damp, they thought it was stunning. They could just afford it and it would be a good investment, so they took the plunge and decided to buy it. Nonetheless, right from the start, Fiona had a strange sense that they were not alone in the house. One of her teenage daughters had left a towel over the back of a chair in the kitchen. Fiona was in the garden, and when she returned to the house, the towel was over the kitchen table like a tablecloth. On other occasions the family would find that objects such as glasses and vases had been turned upside-down. This was only the start of the peculiar happenings. A particularly strange incident happened on Fiona’s birthday. Fiona’s husband, Mark, came home from work and went into the living room. He immediately came rushing out to ask who had bought her the

Why did the writer and her husband want to move into the house in the Midlands?

Fiona was curious and decided to find out about the history of the house. What she discovered was rather alarming. Apparently a young girl, servant to a previous generation of owners, had been found dead in peculiar circumstances in the attic. Fiona and her family inevitably began to feel claustrophobic and trapped in the house, and eventually decided that they would have to move. Unfortunately, things were not as simple as that. Each time they attempted to show the house to potential buyers, Fiona would of course ensure beforehand that everything was neat and tidy in order to make a good impression. But by the time anyone arrived, the entire house would be in a complete mess, and visitors complained of an unpleasant atmosphere. Eventually, after many months, an American couple viewed the house, and decided it had a certain attraction. For some reason, the ghost did not play its usual tricks, and Fiona was able to sell what had been her dream home. Now living in a spacious modern apartment in London, Fiona wants to forget it all and move on with her life. ‘At one point I thought I might be going out of my mind , it was all so frightening. We can almost laugh about it all now, but I hope we never experience anything like that again.’

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A

She had killed herself in the attic.

They were eager to find out if it had a ghost.

B

She was murdered by the owners.

B

They were attracted by the appearance of it.

C

She had been locked in the attic.

C

They knew someone important had lived there.

D

She died in the house.

D

They were looking for a house to modernise.

After they moved in, they

What did the ghost do when they decided to sell the house?

A

began to hear strange noises in the attic.

A

It disappeared immediately.

B

realised that the house was incredibly cold.

B

It made people viewing it feel unwelcome.

C

discovered that objects were being moved.

C

It tidied the house.

D

broke a lot of glasses.

D

It made horrible noises.

What happened on Fiona’s birthday?

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What does ‘it’ (line 55) refer to?

A

Her daughters bought her flowers.

A

the house she lived in

B

There was an unexplained occurrence.

B

the modern apartment

C

A burglar broke into the living room.

C

the experience she had

D

Mark forgot to buy a present.

D

the sale of the house

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What had happened to the servant girl?

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beautiful flowers – but nobody had given Fiona flowers and her daughters had not put the flowers there. It remained a mystery how they had miraculously appeared.

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Paper 3 Part 2 For questions 1–10, read the text below and think of one word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Asteroids to hit

harmless and will (3) ……… be a

quite simple – a camera which

threat to Earth, astronomers want

takes digital images of the sky

to keep a track of the tiny

through the original telescope.

Earth in 2028 ?

percentage whose orbits could

If you saw the films Deep Impact

course with Earth. (4) ……… most

and Armageddon and worry

recent scare of this kind was in

about an asteroid coming too (0) ..........

close to earth, worry no more. Instead find (1) ……… a little about them by reading on.

eventually put them on a collision

The images are beamed onto (7) ……… giant TV screen, and with the wider field it is possible to

December 1997 when scientists

watch (8) ……… asteroids in each

discovered a new asteroid. They

picture.

predicted that (5) ……… would hit the Earth in 2028. Later

Do you feel more at ease now you

observations showed that it would

know (9) ……… scientists with the

miss the Earth by a fraction. Asteroids are mini planets

latest equipment are permanently on guard? Unfortunately, I can’t

(2) ……… revolve around the sun

It is difficult to look at (6) ……… a

in their thousands. One, called

huge area, but now scientists have

help wondering what scientists

‘Ida’, even has its own moon.

developed a way to observe more

(10) ……… do, the day they spot

Although the vast majority are

asteroids at a time. The solution is

an asteroid heading towards us.

Paper 3 Part 3 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

I’ve never eaten such a good meal.

5

ever

eye Could you …………………. the children while I make a phone call?

This is the …………… eaten.

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best meal I’ve ever

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They didn’t find the film at all interesting so they left half way through.

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I sometimes ……………………. working with computers.

She ……………………… the sight of her own blood. 3

‘The Beast’ is the best funfair ride I’ve ever been on. better I’ve never been on ……………………….. ‘The Beast’.

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I’ve been ill recently so now I’ve got a lot of extra work to do.

I’m so thrilled – I’ve won a trip around the world!

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is

As I’ve been ill I’ve got ………………… all the work I haven’t done.

It …………………… – I’ve won a trip around the world! 4

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She almost fainted upon seeing her own blood. passed

Sometimes working with computers is really frustrating. get

remotely They weren’t …………………. the film so they left half way through.

Would you mind watching the children for me while I make a phone call?

The bridge collapsed completely under the weight of the truck. way The weight of the truck caused the bridge ………………………….. completely. 2

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Paper 3 Part 5 For questions 1–8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

CLIMBING IN THE ANDES The Acongagua is a challenge to any appealing to mountaineer, yet it is (0) ................... amateurs and professionals alike. Bolivia welcomes anyone whose (1) .............. it is to test their stamina and (2) .............. making the arduous journey to the summit of this beautiful mountain. (3) .............., this four-day trek can prove more of a challenge than first expected. The initial stretch seems (4) .............. , a gentle stroll through the lush valleys of the Andes, where the climbers can enjoy the stunning (5) .............. of the Acongagua in the lake. However it soon becomes (6) .............. more challenging for even the fittest of mountaineers. Many have to be treated for (7) .............. or altitude sickness in their attempt to reach the summit. (8) .............. though, more and more climbers are making it to the top. The secret? To be cautious and take a much slower pace.

APPEAL INTEND STRONG APPARENT EFFORT

REFLECT SIGNIFY

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Test 2 Paper 1 Part 4 You are going to read a series of interviews with people talking about how technology affects their lives. For Questions 1–10, choose from the people A–D. The letters may be chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0). A Mary Cotes

C Martin Rowell

B Tricia Field

D Tim Bradbury

Which of the people states the following? My interest in technology led to my choosing a certain kind of career.

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I enjoy the fact that things are always changing.

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I was one of the first to become involved in the world of technology.

2

I trained myself to be computer literate.

3

Technology has encouraged me to keep in touch with my friends.

4

New inventions have always interested me.

5

I’m a little worried about the effects of storing information .

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I was introduced to technology at an early age.

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Traditional methods can be better than new technology.

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Technology has made life less tiring. I enjoy competition.

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A MARY COTES My mother was my role-model. She was an absent-minded doctor, and I’ll never forget seeing her enormous old-fashioned computer when I was still a youngster. So, naturally when I had my first computer I thought it was brilliant. I really can’t imagine how anyone could manage without technology nowadays. It’s strange but everybody said that new technology would put an end to traditional written communications. I’ve sent my friends more emails than I ever sent them letters. The future of technology may be questionable, but I see it in two ways. Firstly, I think that information about all of us will be kept on some kind of central database, which I suppose is a bit threatening. There is always a conflict between information and personal privacy. Secondly, we will come to rely on PCs more and more and treat them as part of the family.

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B TRICIA FIELD Gadgets always make an impression on me, and I’ve been obsessed with technology for many years, so it’s no surprise that I ended up working for an international electrical company. One of the biggest advantages that I have is getting to see the latest versions of new things before anyone else. I went to a friend’s wedding the other day and I took a miniature camcorder with me. I was a bit apprehensive about going as I hadn’t seen the friend for ages and hadn’t met any of her relatives. I also have little fondness for big, social occasions. I needn’t have worried, however. As soon as the guests saw what I had brought with me, I was established as the main attraction and the poor bride and groom were almost forgotten! What technology has done for most businesses is enable staff to communicate with each other without having to fly half-way round the world and be permanently exhausted. To tell the truth, I don’t really have a genuine

interest in some technology, as it can be slightly forced and impersonal. I still think making a good, old-fashioned phone call is probably one of the most superior means of communication!

C MARTIN ROWELL I suppose you could say I was at the centre of the technorevolution. I find the whole thing so exciting with everybody trying to outdo each other. I feel that the Internet is probably the most important breakthrough, though. The next few years will see every household eager to be connected to one centralised system. The old concept of things like a keyboard will no doubt disappear and we’ll be able to activate everything simply by giving verbal instructions. And I’m more than happy to communicate with a screen, even though some people may consider this to be somewhat stereotyped! I spent hours hunched over a portable laptop computer before anyone even knew what they were, so I consider myself to be at the cutting edge of the technorevolution.

D TIM BRADBURY When I set up my own company twelve years ago the biggest problem I had was finding somebody to install the computer! I realised that there were very few people who knew more about it than I did or were even able to assist me. So I took the plunge and decided to do a bit of research and tackle it alone. I had a suspicion that if anybody could handle the job, it would be me, although the jargon terrified me at first! I suppose it’s the constant newness that convinces me that this is the most exciting field to be in nowadays, and I think most of my contemporaries would agree. Modern technology has no boundaries. I actually met my girl-friend on the Internet. We took part in a video-conference one weekend. It worked a lot better than a dating agency! At the time I didn’t know where she lived but I later discovered that she had a flat quite close to me.

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Paper 3 Part 1 For questions 1–10, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example:

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A nearly

B hardly

C almost

D about

Living in the UK When you first arrive in suburban Britain, you will find that 0 B anyone lives in a flat.The typical house is 1 , which means it is joined to the next house on one side only.There is usually a lawn, often with a hedge or fence dividing it from the nextdoor 2 garden. Some of these houses are 3 , but most 4 have two , or storeys.When you go in, you pass through the hall to the living room, the dining room, the kitchen and

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A detached

2 3

Modern houses often have central heating, but on the 7 older ones do not.You might also discover that cold water comes out of both hot and cold 8 , unless you switch on the water heater.This takes 9 half an hour to heat up enough for a bath. After weeks of British baths, you will probably be looking 10 to a good hot shower when you get home!

C fastened

D semi-detached

A neighbour’s B tenant’s

C flatmate’s

D lodger’s

A gateways

B bungalows

C stalls

D bedsits

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A stages

B grades

C floors

D apartments

5

A down

B low

C downtown

D downstairs

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A cupboard

B mattress

C landing

D pavement

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A main

B general

C whole

D majority

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A taps

B drips

C sips

D rims

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A sharply

B largely

C roughly

D closely

B forward

C after

D out

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B terraced

possibly other 5 rooms.When you go upstairs you will find yourself on the 6 , which leads to the bedrooms and bathroom.

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Paper 3 Part 2 For questions 1–10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Photographing people are two main kinds of photographs of There (0) ….. people. One is where the subject of the photo knows (1) ….. their photo is being taken and will cooperate with the photographer. (2) ….. is often called a portrait. The (3) ….. type, sometimes known as candid photography, is where the picture is taken without their knowledge.

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If you are taking photos of family or friends, your aim (4) ….. probably be to produce a result that they will like. This may mean that you will have (5) ….. photograph them in such a way that they will look a little better in the picture (6) ….. they sometimes do in real life! To do this, you will need to accentuate their best features and reduce the (7) ….. attractive aspects of their appearance. Most people do not like being photographed. They often feel self-conscious and (8) ….. is important that you help subjects relax and feel comfortable. Ask them to sit down and rest on the arm of a chair, (9) ….. than stand there looking tense and nervous. Seat them at an angle, (10) ….. most people look better when their head is turned a little towards the camera and their body slightly away.

Paper 3 Part 5 For questions 1– 8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

My first flat

students when I went to I moved into a flat with two other (0) …............ university. I felt (1) …............ to find somewhere to live so quickly, but it soon became clear to my (2) …............ and me that we had made a mistake. First there was a (3) …............ for three months’ rent in advance, which I thought was (4) …............ . Then the landlord refused to fix the heating, even though we were (5) …............ . We offered to repair it ourselves, but he said that was (6) …............ . There seemed little chance of an (7) …............ , so one dark night we collected together all our (8) …............ and left him a note saying we would never return to that horrible place!

STUDY FORTUNE COMPANY REQUIRE EXCESS FREEZE FORBID IMPROVE BELONG

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Test 3 Paper 1 Part 1 You are going to read an article about tea. Choose from the list A–H the sentence which best summarizes each part (1–6) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). A

‘Tea’ can be more than just a drink.

E

Methods of making tea vary.

B

There are reasons for its taste and appearance.

F

There are some ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ to tea drinking.

C

There is a confusing range to choose from.

G

It is not easy to find a high quality cup of tea.

D

It is considered by many to be a luxury.

H

Tea drinking has interesting origins.

Tea 0

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Tea was first drunk many centuries ago by the Chinese. The story goes that some leaves from a tea bush fell by chance into the boiling water in a philosopher’s pot. In the past, tea was affordable only by the rich, because of the high cost of importing it. Wealthy households would lock it securely away in sturdy tea chests to prevent theft. 1

It is estimated that on average, Britons drink per capita five cups of tea per day. Some would complain, though, that it is becoming increasingly hard to get a decent cuppa. Many cafes and restaurants serve up a lukewarm and tasteless liquid, and many British homes have adopted the more convenient tea bag, in preference to brewing loose tea leaves in a pot.

There are many ways of making and drinking tea, depending where you come from, and each person will tell you that their way is the only correct one. In the north of England, the tea goes into the cup, followed by the milk. In the south, it is the other way round. On the Continent you are likely to be served lemon, rather than milk with your tea, and in the East you may find a touch of a spice such as cardamom added. 3

There are some well known conventions to tea drinking. For example, dipping a biscuit into your cup is considered common, as is drinking from the saucer, or blowing on hot tea to cool it. And particular situations require a cup of tea – when someone is feeling tired or unwell, has received some bad news or a nasty surprise, it is often the first comfort offered. 5

The bitterness and colour comes from the tannin (also found in red wine), and oils are added to give subtle flavours. Tea is good news for weightwatchers; a cup without milk or sugar added has only four calories. Perhaps surprisingly though, tea has twice the caffeine content of coffee, which accounts for its stimulating effect. 6

This doesn’t mean that a cup of tea can’t be the perfect accompaniment to something far more indulgent. Just over 150 years ago, the tradition of taking afternoon tea began. Sandwiches and cakes are served with a pot of tea, an occasion to bring out the best china and silver spoons. High tea is a meal in itself, with bread and butter, cold meats and a generous helping of cakes.The famous cream tea, from the west of England, comes with warm scones, jam and the local thick clotted cream.

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There is an almost bewildering variety of teas available nowadays, both in loose leaf and bag form.Teas from India tend to be strong and dark, while those from China are more delicate and

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lighter. Earl Grey is pale with a gentle perfume and considered by many to be the most sophisticated cup.

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Paper 3 Part 1 For questions 1–10, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0

A robbed

B stole

C kidnapped

Airport robber gets 20 years The leader of a gang of thieves who B (0) ……… £5 million from a Belgian airport was yesterday (1) ……… to 20 years in prison.The High Court in Brussels heard that Ricky Cools, aged 35, had remained in the country after the robbery had taken (2) ……… because of his (3) ……… of flying. The court was told that the gang had (4) ……… themselves as security guards in

D ransomed

order to gain access to the airport and (5) ……… the crime. Once inside the restricted area, they had (6) ……… a security vehicle, firing several warning (7) ……… from their automatic weapons.They then (8) ……… the cash and ran to a waiting light aircraft, which immediately left the country. Cools, however, preferred to walk through the airport terminal to the railway station. He was later (9) ……… on a train bound for Amsterdam, after he was recognised by police (10) ……… closed circuit television at the station.

1

A sentenced

B convicted

C assigned

D persecuted

2

A part

B notice

C off

D place

3

A fright

B fear

C worry

D concern

4

A wrapped

B served

C disguised

D uncovered

5

A make

B commit

C stalk

D attend

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A blackmailed

B smuggled

C burgled

D attacked

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A shots

B bangs

C crashes

D blasts

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A planted

B enveloped

C seized

D overtook

9

A detained

B prosecuted

C suspended

D hijacked

B seeing

C watching

D viewing

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Paper 3 Part 3 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). 0

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Nowadays there is a constant increase in the number of food-related illnesses. increasing The number of food-related illnesses …………… nowadays.

5

I wouldn’t enjoy my dinner so much without a glass

I’ve never eaten such a good meal.

of wine with it.

ever

have

This is the …………… eaten.

I wouldn’t enjoy my dinner so much …………… a

The gap can be filled by the words ‘best meal I’ve ever’ so you write:

glass of wine with it. 6

There aren’t any good restaurants in this village any more, are there?

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best meal I’ve ever

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The meal won’t be ready in time unless we raise the

There …………… restaurants in this village, didn’t

temperature.

there?

used

if The meal won’t be ready in time …………… the

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she told him.

temperature. 2

My grandmother …………… I know. 3

not

Nobody I know cooks as well as my grandmother. cook

’I will make the dinner only if you do the shopping,’

’I will …………… you do the shopping,‘ she told him. 8

Chocolate can be good for you but you must not eat too much of it.

I only eat there because I don’t have time to cook at

provided

home.

Chocolate can be good for you …………… too much

eat

of it.

I …………… I had time to cook at home.

Paper 3 Part 4 For questions 1–10, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (✓) at the end of the line. If a line has a word should not be there, write the word at the end of the line. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).

As I have said in my last letter, I’ve been playing a lot of tennis recently, and I think I’m actually starting to get more better! At the weekend I went to the sports centre, which just round the corner from here, and played for hours against Lisa. She was the school champion before three years ago, and I never thought I could to beat her, but on Sunday I nearly did. I’ve got a new racquet, so now I can hit the ball much harder than I had used to with the old wooden one. I have been doing more of training recently, too, and I feel myself a lot fitter. Above all, though, I can now put the ball almost exactly where I want, which really surprised Lisa!

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Test 4 Paper 1 Part 3 You are going to read a newspaper article about a museum of justice. Seven paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraphs (A–H) the one which fits each gap (1– 6). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).

OLD JUSTICE When I arrived at County Hall, the jury were returning to the court after they had agreed on their verdict. They had found the accused guilty of sex discrimination. The 15-year-old girl dressed up as a judge sentenced him to a fine of £20,000. 0

H

These schoolchildren had been spending the morning at the Justice Museum, which recently opened in the restored courtrooms and prison cells of County Hall. Visits last about three hours and cost £5 for adults and £3 for children, with lower rates for schools and organized youth groups. 1

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Younger ones can join in, too. Trials

based on Alice in Wonderland and other children's favourites take place, and there is a special Christmas programme which should be great fun for the very young. 2

This and all the other information at the museum has been carefully researched. For example, the clock in the old criminal court has been stopped at 3.25 p.m., which was the time when the last trial there ended. 3

Down here they will meet Fred, who sits in the tiny jailer's room. He says that visitors often look too terrified to enter when they reach the gate and see him there with his keys. 4

From the jailer's room, visitors can go into the death cell. Here they will hear

A

For those taking the legal system more seriously, especially sixth-formers and trainee teachers, there are debates on topics such as capital punishment and courses on major social problems like drugs and bullying. Detailed information is provided in the form of education packs.

B

After the visit to the cells is over, there is a chance to vote on bringing back capital punishment. Jenny Rose, the head of marketing told me that it is usually about 50-50, for and against. Soon after the museum opened, however, there was a series of murders, and the vote in favour of hanging went above 70 per cent.

C

D

In fact, the museum is particularly suitable for visitors such as these because they give young people the opportunity to experience the workings of the civil and criminal justice systems in a practical way. Everyone can play a part, even if only as a member of the public shouting at the prosecutor (there was not much order in court two hundred years ago). When they finally go in, he has a lot to tell them about prison and local history. He explains that it was from here that prisoners were sent to prison ships which would eventually take them to Australia.

a commentary by Joe Klein, who used to be a hangman, and actually stand under the gallows. 5

Those kept in here were usually the most violent or uncooperative of prisoners, who must have been desperate to get out after even a short stay. The bowl and cup on the floor are reminders of how much food and drink they were given – per week, not per day. 6

Future visitors will find a Research Zone, which will be mainly for educational use. There are also plans to open the 1828 women's prison, as well as a series of caves that were found during excavation work below the courts.

E

She was charged with theft after a police sergeant saw her take a loaf of bread from the market. Although she protested that she had intended to pay for it, and that she was a law-abiding citizen, the magistrates sentenced her to 10 years’ imprisonment.

F

If descriptions of executions haven't put them off, people can then go into the punishment cell. This small, box-like room has no windows, no furniture and an alarmingly low ceiling. The massive door has a narrow spy hole to enable guards to keep an eye on the prisoner.

G

It is in this court that a trial from 1825 is re-created. All the accused are found guilty and sentenced to severe punishments. Visitors can then go downstairs to the cells to meet these 19th century criminals, who are played by volunteers and museum staff.

H

Everyone in court, including the prosecution, the defence and the witnesses, discussed the decision, which they all agreed with. Then they all left, accompanied by their teacher. From the smiling faces and enthusiastic chatter, it was obvious that they had thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

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Paper 3 Part 2 For questions 1–10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Stormy waters who has done a lot of travelling, had My elder sister, (0) ……… advised me not to go (1) ……… ship in February, but of course I hadn’t paid (2) ……… attention to what she said. I hadn’t taken any notice, (3)……… , of the warning from the passengers coming off the ship, who said (4) ……… had been the worst voyage they had (5) ……… experienced.

The water in the harbour looked calm enough, and the ship was big and solid, so I decided not (6) ……… take any antiseasickness pills. As (7) ……… as I was on board I began (8) ……… a huge meal, which I finished just (9) ……… we came out of the harbour and into the ocean. Immediately we were hit by enormous waves, (10) ……… threw the ship around in the water as if it were a toy boat in the bath.

Paper 3 Part 4 For questions 1–10, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (✓) at the end of the line. If a line has a word should not be there, write the word at the end of the line. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).

Late for the plane

We had left the house with plenty of time to spare, but suddenly I realised we might have miss the plane. There had been an accident on the motorway, and although that nobody had been hurt, the traffic was at a complete standstill. By the time when we started moving again, it was less than an hour to take-off. When at last the taxi reached the terminal, we had jumped out and ran quickly to the check-in, only to find an enormous queue. Everyone had a luggage, and we only had fifteen minutes before we left. Eventually we reached the desk, and we gave the woman our tickets. I was very worried by now and I asked to her if we were too late. She smiled at, gave me our boarding cards and said, 'Your flight has been delayed by an hour'.

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For questions 1– 8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Shops and sizes crowded We spent Saturday shopping. Oxford Street was awfully (0) ……..… as Christmas is not far off, but the prices were so (1) ……..… that we didn't mind.The shop (2) ……..… were terribly busy, but most of them were quite (3) …..…… and friendly. One problem, though, was that we didn't understand the English (4) …..…… , which were in inches and square feet. (5) ……..…, when we asked the (6) …..…… in a big department store, he kindly gave us a (7) ……..… chart with everything in centimetres, so I think all the wonderful (8) ……..…. goods we bought are more or less the right size!

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Test 5 Paper 1 Part 3 You are going to read a magazine article about voluntary work. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences (A –H) the one which fits each gap (1– 6). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Volunteers abroad More and more young people are doing voluntary work abroad.The wide variety of jobs and destinations available is making it an increasingly attractive option for those who have just left school and have a year free before H There they will earn little or no university. 0 ........ money, but they will be doing something useful – and enjoying the experience. The work may consist of helping local communities, for example by helping to build new roads or provide water supplies to isolated rural villages. 1 ........ Whatever kind of job it is, though, it is certain to be challenging and worthwhile, and an experience that will never be forgotten. So what are the requirements if you want to volunteer? For many organizations, you should be at least 17, although in exceptional cases 16-yearolds will be accepted. 2 ........ The majority, though, do not require any particular skills. What you might have to do, however, is go on a short assessment course before they consider

sending you anywhere. 3 ........ It will also give some idea of who is capable of working well with others in situations that can be stressful. Provided you successfully come through this introduction to life as a volunteer, the next stage is the choice of destination. With some organizations you can decide where you want to go, with others you can’t. 4 ........ This will probably mean that you will need to have inoculations against malaria, hepatitis, and so on. 5 ........ You should make sure, too, that you take with you an adequate supply of any special medicines you might need, as these may not be so easy to obtain in the country you are about to go to. ........ There may be volunteer bricklayers and labourers, nurses and doctors, civil engineers and scientists. You will live within the community, and get to know the people, the country and its history. You will also quickly become familiar with the economic, social and environmental problems there, and the experience might well change your whole outlook on life.

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B

When you eventually arrive at your destination you are likely to meet many different types of people, from all kinds of backgrounds.

C

You will be given training in this language as soon as you arrive in the country.

D

These few days may be quite demanding physically and mentally, and will help show who is and who isn't suitable for work.

E

Some, however, such as Voluntary Service Overseas, have a minimum age limit of 20 and for many jobs they also expect you to have relevant qualifications.

F

Other projects may concentrate more on conservation or environmental protection.

G

Either way you are likely to be going to a developing country in Africa, Latin America or Asia.

H

Many choose to spend these twelve months working in poor countries.

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As local health care in these countries is likely to be extremely basic, and in some places non-existent, you are also advised to take out insurance to cover illness and accidents.

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Paper 3 Part 1 For questions 1–10, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0

A to

B on

C of

D in

Judging by appearances C Without realising it, everyone discriminates in favour (0) ……… attractive people. We also discriminate (1) ……… those who are less attractive. Although people like to think that looks don’t (2) ……… , all of us are influenced (3) ……… what we see. We expect attractive people to be better (4) ……… doing everything, from driving a car to (5) ……… on with other people. If they do something wrong, they are less (6) ……… to be caught as we tend not to suspect them, (7) ……… when the evidence is strong. Studies show that we let good-looking people win (8) ……… , we are happy to (9) ……… them our secrets, and we forgive them more quickly if they (10) ……… our feelings.

1

A back

B over

C with

D against

2

A matter

B care

C mind

D affect

3

A for

B with

C by

D to

4

A at

B of

C in

D to

5

A catching

B getting

C going

D taking

6

A probable

B likely

C possible

D sure

7

A although

B still

C yet

D even

8

A arguments

B talks

C chats

D conversations

9

A say

B tell

C speak

D relate

B harm

C hurt

D injure

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Paper 3 Part 3 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). 0

I’ve never eaten such a good meal. ever This is the ………. eaten.

The gap can be filled by the words ‘best meal I’ve ever’ so you write: 0

best meal I’ve ever

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They are going to open the new shopping centre on Monday. opened The new shopping centre ….......…… on Monday.

2

That shop often sells people poor-quality goods. sold People ….......…… poor-quality goods in that shop.

3

Unfortunately, they didn’t tell me the dress was size 10. told Unfortunately, ….......…… the dress was size 10.

4

Top designers are introducing a new range of clothes. is A new range of clothes ….......…… top designers.

5

They’ve just opened a new supermarket in the high street. been A new supermarket ….......…… the high street.

6

They had promised both of us our money back, actually. we Actually, ….......…… our money back.

7

They won’t build any more superstores outside the town. be No ….......…… outside the town.

8

They used to make everything by hand in this shop. made In this shop, ….......…… by hand.

Paper 3 Part 4

Problems with a friend Susie Williams has been my best friend ever since we were being at primary school together, and last week she told me some good news. She had decided not to marry with her boyfriend. They had been going out on together for about two years, and got engaged last Christmas. I was never happy about their relationship, as I thought so that he was not the right partner for her. I always felt that if they had of got married, she would have completely lost her independence because he would have to made her give up her studies and stay at home all the day. Susie would have hated that, as I know that she is a very ambitious person, but when I mentioned it to her she was became quite angry, saying that I was jealous her, and wanted him for myself. Sometimes it isn't easy being a best friend.

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For questions 1–10, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (✓) at the end of the line. If a line has a word should not be there, write the word at the end of the line. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00).

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Test 6 Paper 1 Part 4 You are going to read an extract from a magazine article on schools in the UK. For questions 1–10, choose from the schools (A–F). Some of the schools may be chosen more than once. When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order. There is an example at the beginning (0). A

Brimstage College

D West Formby College

B

Thornton High School

E Oxton School

C

Eastport School

F Raby High School

Which school: was previously somewhere else?

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B

lets pupils enter at any of four ages?

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is near the seaside?

1

prepares all students for modern language exams?

8

teaches students a musical instrument?

2

is very strict with its pupils?

9

has a separate building for very young pupils?

3

offers many different outdoor activities?

sends a lot of its students to university?

4

often takes its students to other countries?

5

10

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Guide to the top local schools A Brimstage was founded in 1630. It offers a well-rounded education and places considerable emphasis on art and drama, with close links to local galleries and theatres. All pupils receive piano, violin or guitar lessons, and the school has a first-class chapel choir.

D West Formby college is housed in a beautiful old mansion overlooking open country. It has infant, junior and senior sections, with admission at the ages of 5, 7 and 11. Regular study and skiing trips abroad are organised, particularly for pupils in senior classes. E Founded in 1855, Oxton provides a

'traditional' education, with firm discipline at all ages. Admission is at 5, 11, 13 or into the sixth form. A high percentage of pupils obtain outstanding ‘A’ Level results and go on to degree courses, many at Oxford or Cambridge. F Raby has maintained high academic standards since it was founded in 1905, and has excellent study facilities including a well-stocked library. Clubs include astronomy, debating and creative writing. There is also a wide range of teamsports, plus walking, canoeing and climbing in the nearby mountains.

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B Originally located in Yorkshire, Thornton moved to its present site in 1968. There is a friendly, relaxed atmosphere at the school. Every pupil takes GCSE Spanish, French and German, and exchange visits to Spain, France and Germany are frequently arranged.

C Eastport school was founded quite recently, but has consistently produced good overall results in all subjects. The primary section occupies a modern block that is a mile down the coast from the rest of the school, and just ten minutes walk away from Eastport beach.

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Paper 3 Part 1 For questions 1–10, read the text below and decide which answer A, B ,C or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0

A work

B employment

C living

D job

Planning your interview D , If you have an interview for an office (0) .......... do some ‘homework’ before you go. Visit the company a few days in (1) .......... of the date set, get the feel of the atmosphere and talk to as many of the (2) .......... as you can. Find out what they think (3) .......... the place, the people and the pay. If it turns (4) .......... that a lot of the employees are basically unhappy, look for work elsewhere. On the day of the interview, dress (5) .......... the people you saw at the company. You should aim to (6) .......... the interviewer by looking smart, but without overdressing - or wearing clothes that are too casual, (7) .......... . Think about what you are going to say, but don't prepare a long (8) .......... , as he or she will want to talk to you, not just listen. Decide what sort of (9) .......... you want, but be prepared to be flexible. Finally, leave plenty of time to get to the interview. Whatever happens, don’t (10) .......... up late!

A future

B ahead

C advance

D front

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A crew

B gang

C band

D staff

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A of

B up

C for

D through

4

A over

B in

C out

D back

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A like

B similar

C equal

D same

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A force

B impress

C activate

D strike

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A too

B either

C neither

D both

8

A comment

B remark

C mention

D speech

9

A salary

B reward

C payment

D bribe

B bring

C turn

D come

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Part 2

For questions 1–10, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Oil threat to Ice Age world since the last Ice Age, An area of the North Atlantic has not changed (0) .......... according (1) .......... scientists.They have found that (2) .......... temperature of deep water near the Shetland Islands always remains a little below zero degrees. In (3) .......... of the intense cold, the water never freezes because it is extremely salty, and it is inhabited (4) .......... giant sea spiders.

The discovery was made by a team of scientists studying the ocean floor at depths of (5) .......... a mile.They also found deep marks in the seabed at a depth of around 350 metres, which they say must (6) .......... been caused by icebergs that had broken away from Scotland during the Ice Age. What worries environmentalists, however, is that (7) .......... area lies near a place of rich oil deposits. Organizations such as Greenpeace fear that it is only a (8) .......... of time before multinational oil companies start exploring this permanently sub-zero world. (9) .......... that happens, they warn, it will not be (10) .......... before oil slicks harm an environment that has lain untouched for thousands of years.

Paper 3 Part 3 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). 0

I’ve never eaten such a good meal. ever This is the …………… eaten.

5

green. wet

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The gap can be filled by the words ‘best meal I’ve ever’ so you write:

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It rains such a lot here that the countryside is always

It ………………….. the countryside is always green. 6

They weren’t able to ski because there wasn’t

0

best meal I’ve ever

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The storm was so violent that it destroyed all the

would

houses.

If there had been enough snow …………………. to

such

ski.

It was ………………………. it destroyed all the 2

3

4

enough snow.

7

It was too icy for people to walk safely on the

houses.

pavement.

‘What’s the weather like, Sam?’, said Ronnie.

much

was

There ………………….. people couldn’t walk safely

Ronnie asked Sam ……………………….. like.

on the pavement.

When the sun went down, he felt too cold to move.

8

They were late for the exam because of the bad

so

weather.

When the sun went down, he felt

so

……………………… not move.

If the weather …………………. they wouldn’t have

‘Don't go out without your coat, Jane’, Mrs Smith

been late for the exam.

said. not Mrs Smith ………………… out without her coat. 3

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2C

3B

4D

5B

6C

Paper 3 Part 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

out which/that never/not The it/this such a a lot of/more that will

remotely interested in almost passed out is so thrilling to give way keep an eye on get really frustrated a better funfair ride than to catch up on

that This/It other/second will to than less

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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3D 8B

4A 9B

5B 10C

3B 8A

5D 10B

3B 8C

2 which 5 to 8 of

reasonable assistants helpful measurements Fortunately manager conversion

Test 5 Key 4C 9A

5B 10C

1F 6B

1D 6B

2E 3D 4G C – not needed

2A 7D

3C 8A

1 with 2 on 3 ÷ 6 to 7 the 8 ÷ 5F

4 so 5 of 9 was 10 her

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1 is going to be opened/is to be opened 2 are often sold 3 I wasn’t told (that) 4 is being introduced by 5 has just been opened in 6 we had both been promised 7 more superstores will be built 8 everything used to be made

Paper 3 Part 2 by any either it ever to soon

5A

Paper 3 Part 3

3√ 6√ 9 myself

2A 3G 4D E – not needed

Paper 1 Part 3

Paper 3 Part 1

Test 4 Key 1C 6B

4√ 8√

6A

Paper 1 Part 3 4C 9C

3 when 7√

8 designer 5B

if we don’t raise is the best cook wouldn’t eat there if is constantly increasing if I didn’t have used to be (some) good not make the dinner unless provided you don’t eat

1 more 4 before 7 had 10 √

2√ 6a 10 at

Paper 3 Part 5

Paper 3 Part 4

Paper 3 Part 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

fortunate companions requirement excessive freezing forbidden improvement belongings

Paper 3 Part 3

Paper 3 Part 1 2A 7C

1 that 5 had 9 to

1A 6D

Paper 1 Part 4

1D 6C

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

Paper 3 Part 1

intention strength Apparently effortless reflection significantly exhaustion Increasingly

2C 7A

Paper 3 Part 4

1G 2E 3C D – not needed

Test 2 Key 1D 6A

Paper 3 Part 5

Paper 1 Part 1

Paper 3 Part 5 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

8 eating 9 as 10 which

Test 3 Key

Paper 3 Part 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

8 it 9 rather 10 as/because/since

2A 8B

3C 9E

4B 10F

5/6 B/D

Paper 3 Part 1 1C 6B

2D 7B

3A 8D

4C 9A

5A 10C

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to the spite by about have this matter If/When long

Paper 3 Part 3 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8

such a violent storm that what the weather was so cold (that) he could told/advised Jane not to go is so wet here that they would have been able was so much ice that hadn’t been so bad

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