Objective PET for Schools Practice Test Booklet

OBJECTIVE for Schools Practice Test Booklet WITH A N S W E R S

Louise Hashemi Barbara Thomas mm

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Contents

Contents Acknowledgements

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Introduction

5

Test 1

Paper 1

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Paper 2

19

Paper 3

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Visual materials for Paper 3 (Tests 1 and 2)

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Test 2

Paper 1

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Paper 2

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Paper 3

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Test 1

Key

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Test 2

Key

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Test 1

Paper 3 Examiner's script

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Test 2

Paper 3 Examiner's script

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Acknowledgements T h e authors and publishers acknowledge the following sources of copyright material and are grateful for the permissions granted. While every effort has been made, it has not always been possible to identify the sources of all the material used, or to trace all copyright holders. If any omissions are brought to our notice, we will be happy to include the appropriate acknowledgements on reprinting. Cambridge ESOL for the table on page 5 with reference to ALTE Can Do statements. Copyright © UCLES 2009; First News for the adapted article on p. 11 'Fish farming for the future' written by Aimswell, First News 16-22 May 2008, for the listening exercise and adapted article on p. 22 'Making a buzz' written by Piers Morgan, First News 16-22 May 2008. Copyright © First News 2008. Reproduced with kind permission. Artwork a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s Illustrations by John Batten. Photo a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s Phrysphotos / BigStockPhoto.com p8 (top), Galina Barskaya - Fotolia.com p8 (top middle), Anton Gvozdikov Fotolia.com p8 (middle), Galina Barskaya - Fotolia.com (bottom middle), © iStockphoto.com / hartcreations p8 (bottom), Serena Lacey - First News p l l , Jeremy Woodhouse / Blend Images / Getty Images p27 (top), Cultura / Corbis p27 (bottom), Ian Murray / Alamy p29 (top), John Giustina / Iconica / Getty Images p29 (bottom), Adams Picture Library t/a apl / Alamy p32 (top), Ted Foxx / Alamy p32 (top middle), Lorey / BigStockPhoto.com p32 (middle), iStockphoto.com / aldomurillo p32 (middle bottom), Paul Burns / Blend Images / Getty Images p32 (bottom), Solarseven / BigStockPhoto.com p35, Balint Porneczy / AFP / Getty Images p36, Jon Arnold Images Ltd / Alamy p38 Author a c k n o w l e d g e m e n t s The authors would like to thank Sara Bennett and Joanne Hunter for their editorial support, and eMC Design for their design solutions.

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Introduction

Introduction This booklet contains t w o c o m p l e t e practice tests for the University of C a m b r i d g e ESOL Examinations Preliminary English Test for Schools. T h e tests cover topics typically included in the e x a m a n d also the Objective PET Student's Book. Students c a n use these tests on their o w n or with a teacher. PET for Schools is a n e w version of t h e PET e x a m for candidates b e t w e e n the ages of 11 a n d 14. PET for Schools has t h e s a m e format a n d task types as PET, a n d t h e level of the t w o versions is identical, but the content a n d topics are dealt with in w a y s which reflect the experiences a n d interests of y o u n g e r candidates. PET is at level B1 of t h e Council of Europe C o m m o n European F r a m e w o r k of Reference for Languages. T h e following ' C a n D o ' statements s h o w w h a t language learners at PET ( B l ) level are generally able to do. T y p i c a l abilities

Listening a n d S p e a k i n g

Reading and Writing

Overall g e n e r a l ability

C A N understand straightforward instructions or public a n n o u n c e m e n t s . C A N express simple opinions on abstract/ cultural matters in a limited w a y or offer advice within a known area.

C A N understand routine information a n d articles. C A N write letters or m a k e notes on familiar or predictable matters.

Social a n d Leisure

C A N understand the main points of TV p r o g r a m m e s on familiar topics. C A N talk about things such as films a n d music a n d describe his/her reactions to them.

C A N understand factual articles in magazines a n d letters f r o m friends expressing personal opinions. C A N write to his/her friends about the books, music a n d films that he/she likes.

School and Study

C A N understand instructions on classes and h o m e w o r k given by a teacher or lecturer. C A N repeat back w h a t people say to check that he/she has understood. C A N give detailed practical instructions on h o w to do s o m e t h i n g he/she k n o w s well.

C A N understand most information of a factual nature in his/her school subjects. C A N write a description of an event, for e x a m p l e a school trip. C A N take basic notes in a lesson.

T h e PET e x a m is part of the C a m b r i d g e ESOL Main Suite e x a m s , w h i c h cover C E F R levels A2 to C2. T h e following table* d e m o n s t r a t e s h o w the five Main Suite e x a m s correlate to the C E F R levels.

CPE

C2 Mastery

CAE

CI Effective proficiency

FCE

B2 Vantage

PET KET

B l Threshold A2 Waystage

T h e PET / PET for Schools e x a m is a lower-intermediate qualification in English a n d can also be a first step for those wishing to progress t o w a r d s t h e First Certificate in English and other C a m b r i d g e ESOL e x a m s . G o o d luck with these tests, a n d with PET for Schools! *© U C L E S 2008, produced with reference to A L T E C a n Do statements.

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Paper 1

(1 hour 30 minutes)

Reading Part 1 Questions 1 - 5 Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet. Example: You can only buy single tickets on this bus.

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RETURN FARES ARE NOT AVAILABLE

B

Return tickets must always be shown.

C

A return ticket will save you money on this bus.

A

Henri will leave Mia's bike at school.

B

Henri will return the bike before Mia goes to school.

C

Henri is going out to meet Mia after school.

A

The entrance to the library is through the computer rooms.

B

The entrance to the computer rooms has changed.

C

The physics department is now used as computer rooms.

ON THIS BUS

Answer:

COMPUTER

ROOMS

T H E NEW E N T R A N C E I S B E T W E E N THE P H Y S I C S D E P A R T M E N T AND THE L I B R A R Y

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Paper 1 : Reading and Writing

STUDENTS WITHOUT MEAL TICKETS FOR TODAY MUST PAY FOR ALL FOOD, SNACKS AND DRINKS

A

You cannot use a ticket to pay for your meal today.

B

If you need a meal ticket, you can pay for it here.

C

You have to pay for meals if you don't have a ticket.

A

This list should be signed by people who want to go on the trip.

B

If you find your name on this list, you can go on the trip.

C

The list shows who is allowed to go on the trip.

A

Some of Guido's relatives are playing golf with him this weekend.

B

Guido is preparing a surprise for his parents at their new home.

O ADD YOUR NAME TO THE LIST IF YOU WANT TO GO ON THE TRIP

As the weather has improved, Guido wants Marc to play golf with him.

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Test 2

Listening Part 4 Questions 6 - 1 0 The teenagers below all want to attend a summer camp in the UK. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight summer camps for young people. Decide which summer camp would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 6 - 10, mark the correct letter (A - H) on your answer sheet.

Nina and Peta would like to learn acting and singing skills. They'd also like to try a new sport. They're happy to share a room with each other, but not with other people.

Mikki wants a part-time English course with opportunities to spend time outside trying different sports and activities. She wants family accommodation as she's never stayed away from home before.

Hannu is hoping to find a holiday offering individual lessons with experienced tennis teachers. He also wants to improve his English and spend time with teenagers from other countries.

Benny and Tomas are very keen on science and would love to spend a week with teenagers who share their interest. They'd also like to be able to go swimming and watch films to relax.

Jean-Pierre loves going camping and reading books about spies. He's looking for a holiday where he can share these interests and also spend time in the open air with other teenagers.

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Paper 1 : Reading and Writing

Summer camps Learn English w h e r e English children also g o for their holidays. W i t h ActionCamp, you'll s p e n d four m o r n i n g s a w e e k learning English, using g r a d e d tasks a n d g a m e s a n d acting out everyday situations. The rest of y o u r t i m e y o u take part in t e a m sports a n d other o u t d o o r activities. You'll stay w i t h a friendly family who'll entertain y o u at weekends.

All Rounders offers two activities each day.

Spend each morning doing football, horse riding, tennis, singing or English lessons and in the afternoon try trips to the cinema, theatre or the seaside. Or go walking in the beautiful countryside around the campsite.

Sportcamp offers teenagers from the UK and abroad coaching from specialist teachers in groups or alone. Five different levels in swimming, athletics, tennis, golf and dance are available. Plus, for our foreign students, English language is studied in a relaxed atmosphere. Share a well-equipped lodge with up to six others.

A t Summerfun you stay at the home of a local family with another student in a double room. Y o u take part in exciting sports and water sports as well as other activities including music, dance, singing and drama. Enjoy the beach and all the fun offered by being in a lively city by the sea.

If you choose to attend a week's training at Special Agents' Camp, you will learn how to use codes for secret messages, makeup and acting skills for undercover work, judo to protect yourself from enemies, and outdoor survival skills such as making fires, climbing and mountain biking, necessary for chasing or escaping. Sleep under the stars in well-equipped tents.

W i t h its s a n d y b e a c h , p r i v a t e c i n e m a , a n d c o m f o r t a b l e hostel a c c o m m o d a t i o n , Stake House is ideal for h o l i d a y f u n . O u r special-interest c a m p s i n c l u d e filmmaking, using the purpose-built studio, a n d i n v e n t o r s ' school, w h e r e q u a l i f i e d a n d enthusiastic teachers h e l p y o u choose a n d c o m p l e t e c r a z y e n g i n e e r i n g projects or original e x p e r i m e n t s in c h e m i s t r y a n d physics.

W o u l d y o u like to paint all week, or carry out scientific e x p e r i m e n t s ? Or s t u d y the m e t h o d s of real a n d fictional s p i e s ? Or write a n d perform a p l a y ? C o m e to

Hobby Camp, meet our enthusiastic staff a n d m a k e friends from E n g l a n d a n d a r o u n d the world. A c c o m m o d a t i o n with local families.

On our Sports for All programme you focus on three sports a week, staying in a hostel. You spend mornings on your chosen sport, and afternoons are divided between two others. We offer tennis, golf, swimming, horse riding, basketball, badminton, squash, water polo and wall climbing.

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Testl

Reading Part 3 Questions 11 - 20 Look at the sentences below about fish farming in Tobago. Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet. If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

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Some of the fish caught by local fishermen is sold.

12

Local fishermen avoid catching young fish.

13

The school programme aims to encourage more local people to eat fish.

14

Mr Peters runs a holiday company as well as working as a teacher.

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The children are learning about a fish which lives in fresh water.

16

Aimswell sells the fish they produce at school.

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The students are trying out different kinds of food for their fish.

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Mr Peters would like the school project to influence people all over Tobago.

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Aimswell is keen on the school fish farm for several reasons.

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The students are looking forward to cooking the tilapia.

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Paper 1 : Reading and Writing

Fish farming for the future by Aimswell, 14, Tobago I'm A i m s w e l l and I live on the island of T o b a g o in the W e s t Indies. Like lots of people here, my father is a fisherman and he taught me to fish w h e n I was about five. I love it and have even w o n s o m e prizes in fishing competitions. Local people here fish f o r themselves and s o m e of them even supply fish to the big hotels. Recently everyone has started to notice that there are not as many fish in the sea as there used to be and the fish that we are catching n o w are really small, still young. If everyone keeps catching all the fish w h e n they are so young, we may soon run out.

I am involved in a p r o g r a m m e at my school to find

eat in about f o u r months. We have t w o different

a way f o r people in Tobago to be able to continue

types of tilapia and they will each taste different

eating fish w i t h o u t making the ones in the sea rare.

w h e n we eat them at last. They are really easy to

My teacher, Mr Peters, started it a little while ago

look after as all they need to eat is w a t e r plants

with help f r o m a holiday company and a UK charity

w h i c h w e g r o w here t o o . M r Peters hopes that

that cares for places w h e r e people go on holiday.

w h e n all the kids at my school go h o m e and s h o w

T h e project is teaching all the kids in my school

their parents h o w we have g r o w n fish at school,

about fishing sustainably. This means learning about

they can do the same at home. He hopes that one

ways that we can eat fish w i t h o u t running o u t in

day everyone in Tobago will be able to do it.

the future. We are farming a freshwater fish called tilapia which people can g r o w in their homes and gardens in tanks, instead of catching lots of fish o u t of the seas.

I love w o r k i n g on the project because it is fun but also because it teaches us business skills and ways to help p r o t e c t the environment. F o r example, none of the w a t e r we use for the fish is wasted as

W e l o o k after the fish during o u r agricultural

we use it to w a t e r o u r vegetables.

science lessons. It's my favourite lesson because we get to go outside and w o r k in o u r school vegetable garden and look after the fish. I am in charge of the fish at the moment. They will g r o w big enough to

It w o n ' t be long until o u r fish are big enough to eat and then we will learn s o m e nice recipes so we can c o o k and enjoy them at last.

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Test 2

Listening Part 4 Questions 21 - 25 Read the text below and answer the questions opposite. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.

The Hockey Dad - one to watch? There's an old saying in the theatre world 'Never work with children or animals'. It's a great pity that Harold Greymont has never heard this piece of advice, or if he has come across it, that he didn't pay more attention to it. It's not so much that The Hockey Dad is a bad film, although I can't find many reasons for saying it's a good one. It's more that it makes me angry. The thing that annoys me is that Greymont is a brilliant actor. Anyone who saw him in Romeo and Juliet on the stage in New York knows that. So what's he doing in this kind of nonsense? It's a story about a shy, small-town bank clerk who is temporarily mistaken for the manager of the unsuccessful hockey team at his son's primary school. He has to find

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a way to encourage the players when they are about to play the regional champions, who haven't been beaten for three seasons. His unusual methods are surprisingly successful and by the middle of the season the team has done much better than anyone expected. Unfortunately, there's trouble waiting because the real team manager (who is an unpopular local businessman) is very jealous of him. But, surprise, surprise, the team's school friends find a way to solve his problems. I won't say how, as it's the only part of the film that's even slightly original or amusing. If you see it, you'll be annoyed with me for telling you. But my advice is, when it comes to a cinema near you - go and play hockey instead.

Paper 1 : Reading and Writing 21

What is the writer trying to do in the text? A

compare the attractions of the theatre and the cinema

B

compare Harold Greymont with another actor

C

give an opinion about working with children in films

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24

25

give an opinion about The Hockey Dad

The writer suggests that in this film Harold Greymont A

is wasting his talent.

B

doesn't understand how to talk to children.

C

isn't good at comedy.

D

gives a surprisingly good performance.

Why did the writer mention Romeo and Juliet? A

It's an example of a really good play.

B

Greymont proved that he was a good actor in it.

C

It was produced in New York.

D

The central characters are very young.

What caused problems for Harold Greymont's character in this film? A

the age of the members of the team

B

his lack of experience in hockey

C

the attitude of the champion team's manager

D

the feelings of the businessman who usually manages the team

Which one of these DVD guides is describing The Hockey Dad? B A quiet man discovers an

A father succeeds in earning his

unexpected talent for hockey

son's respect in spite of the fact

and is surprised when he

he's no good at sport.

becomes a star player.

C

D A bank clerk finds a way to help

A businessman realises that

a school sports team improve

spending money doesn't always

their performance.

bring success in the world of sport.

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Test 2

Listening

Part

4

Questions 26 - 35 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space. For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet. Example: 0

A

both

B

neither

C

also

D

yet

Running shoes Running is now very popular with teenagers in many countries (0) as a sport and as a way of keeping fit. (26) a week, you (27)

if you only run twice

to wear good shoes. (28)

choice in running shoes, so decide how (29)

you can afford to pay

for your shoes, then find a pair that fits you (30) to (31)

is a lot of Be prepared

different sizes in different shoes. If you wear adult shoes,

remember that women's are made narrower (32)

men's and,

although most girls and women will find a woman's shoe which suits them, there is no reason (33)

they shouldn't wear a man's shoe. The

same is true for men and boys - (34) better, then wear it. If you (35)

a woman's shoe fits you a mistake and buy the wrong

shoes, you may do serious damage to your feet.

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Paper 1 : Reading and Writing

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A

Although

B

But

C

Also

D

Even

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A

would

B

should

C

need

D

must

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A

It

B

There

C

This

D

That

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A

far

B

long

C

many

D

much

30

A

good

B

best

C

better

D

well

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A

look

B

ask

C

try

D

experiment

32

A

as

B

like

C

than

D

from

33

A

why

B

as

C

therefore

D

for

34

A

since

B

because

C

so

D

if

35

A

do

B

make

C

cause

D

decide

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Test 2

Listening Part 4 Questions 1 - 5 Here are some sentences about a café. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Write only the missing words on the answer sheet. Example: 0

Shall we have lunch at the new café in the square? What

lunch at the new café in the square?

Answer:

1

The café is called Amazing Taste. The name

2

is

Amazing

I haven't been here before. This is the first time I

3

for students.

He recommended the soup of the day. He said I

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all the food.

My friend told me it was cheap enough for students. My friend told me it wasn't

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here.

All the food is cooked by the café owner. The café owner

4

Taste.

try the soup of the day.

Paper 1: Reading and Writing

Writing Part 2 Question 6 Last week your English friend, Jack, lent you his dictionary. You promised to return it by yesterday but you didn't. Write an email to Jack. In your email, you should •

apologise for not returning the dictionary

•

explain why you couldn't see him yesterday

•

offer to bring it to his house today.

Write 35 - 45 words on your answer sheet.

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Test

2

Listening Part 4 Write an answer to one of the questions (7 or 8) in this part. Write your answer in about 100 words. Mark the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet.

Question 7 •

This is part of a letter you receive from an English penfriend.

•

Now write a letter to your penfriend, answering the questions.

•

Write your letter on your answer sheet.

Question 8 .

Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.

•

Your story must begin with this sentence: I had a

•

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very exciting day on my birthday.

Write your story on your answer sheet.

Paper 2: Listening

Paper 2

(35 minutes)

Listening Part 1 Questions 1 - 7 There are seven questions in this part. For each question, choose the correct answer, A, B or C. Example:

1

What is the boy going to buy?

Where will the girl meet her friend?

B 2

When does the man want to watch a television programme?

B

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Test 1 Key

3

Which sport does the girl prefer to take part in?

A 4

What should the girl avoid eating?

A What was the weather like during their walk?

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B

B

Paper 2: Listening

6

What does the boy borrow?

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Test 2

Listening

Part

4

Questions 8 - 1 3 You will hear Joel Jones, an actor, being interviewed about a cartoon film called Basil the Bee which he wrote and helped to make. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B or C.

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9

10

11

12

13

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What were Joel's first thoughts about making the movie? A

The story will be hard to plan.

B

It will be a quick job.

C

It will be lots of fun.

What does Joel say about Basil the Bee? A

Basil's appearance is based on Joel.

B

Joel's face is fatter than Basil's.

C

They look quite similar.

Joel says his little daughter A

is afraid of bees.

B

isn't really old enough to enjoy the movie.

C

doesn't understand her father's connection to the movie.

Who did Joel originally plan the movie for? A

young children

B

teenagers

C

people of all ages

Joel thinks people approve of bees because A

bees are like humans in several ways.

B

people enjoy eating honey.

C

people can make money from keeping bees.

How does Joel feel about most insects? A

He thinks the insect world is interesting to study.

B

He likes bees better than other insects.

C

He enjoys watching insects in his garden.

Paper 2; Listening

Listening Part 3 Questions 14 - 19 You will hear a telephone message that Sue has left for her friend Polly. For each question, fill in the missing information in the numbered space.

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Test

2

Listening Part 4 Questions 20 - 25 Look at the six sentences for this part. You will hear a conversation between two boys, Mani and James, about something that James's parents are planning. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. If it is correct, choose the letter A for YES. If it is not correct, choose the letter B for NO.

YES

NO

20

James is pleased about his parents' plan.

A

B

21

Mani knows where James's parents work.

A

B

22

James is uncertain about the bus services.

A

B

23

Mani thinks James may be able to benefit from the situation.

A

B

24

James's parents have recently offered to buy him a motorbike.

A

B

25

James's mother believes James is very sensible for his age.

A

B

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Paper 3: Speaking test

Paper 3 About the Speaking test The Speaking test lasts about 10 - 12 minutes. You take the test with a partner (another student). There are two examiners in the room but only one of them will talk to you. Both examiners will give you marks for the test. The examiner will ask you some questions and also to talk to your partner.

Part 1 (2-3 minutes) The examiners introduce themselves to you and your partner. One examiner asks each of you a few questions about yourself (where you live, your school, your interests, etc.) and asks you to spell your names. P a r t 2 ( 2 - 3 minutes) The examiner gives you and your partner a drawing and explains what you have to do. You and your partner talk about it together.

Part 3 (3 minutes) The examiner gives you a photograph. You show your photograph to your partner and describe it. Then your partner is given a photograph to show you and describe. Part 4 (3

minutes)

The examiner asks you and your partner to talk together about the subject of the photographs in Part 3. You tell each other your opinions or describe your experiences.

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Test 1 Key

Visual materials for Paper 3

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Paper 3: Visual materials

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Test 1 Key

2 A

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Paper 3: Visual materials

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Test 1 Key

Test 2 Paper 1

(1 hour 30 minutes)

Reading Part 1 Questions 1 - 5 Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet. Example: 0

RETURN FARES ARE NOT AVAILABLE

A

You can only buy single tickets on this bus.

B

Return tickets must always be shown.

C

A return ticket will save you money on this bus.

A

Alex's mum should wait for Alex's dad before she sets off for the cinema.

B

Alex's dad will meet his mum in a different place from where they arranged.

C

Alex's dad will wait for Alex's mum outside the cinema until she arrives.

A

The museum will now close for lunch on Saturdays.

B

The museum is now open on Saturday afternoon instead of Saturday morning.

C

The museum is now open longer than before on Saturdays.

ON THIS BUS

Answer:

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MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN ON SATURDAYS IN THE AFTERNOON AS WELL AS THE MORNING 30

Paper 1 : Reading and Writing

A

Dan wasn't able to find exactly what his mother wanted.

B

Dan can get his mother the book she wants tomorrow. Dan's mother can only keep the book till tomorrow.

A

The shop will sell bikes at the normal price again after the sale.

B

You can buy a bike more cheaply in the week before the shop shuts.

C

Bikes will cost less for one week after Saturday 20th.

What is Sarah doing in this email? George Giulia told me you w o n the tennis competition. That's great news. I was sorry you couldn't come to the football match yesterday. Shall we go together next Saturday? Sarah H3E

A

apologising for not being able to do something

B

giving George some news about something

C

congratulating George on something he has done

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Test 2

Listening Part 4 Questions 6 - 1 0 The people below all want to watch a DVD. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight DVDs. Decide which DVD would be the most suitable for the following people. For questions 6 - 10, mark the correct letter (A - H) on your answer sheet.

Michael is looking for a cartoon film to watch with his young cousin, Tom. They enjoy films which make them laugh. It mustn't be longer than an hour because Tom gets bored quickly.

Eddie is interested in history and likes watching documentaries which contain parts of real films showing how people used to live in different parts of the world.

Natalya enjoys pop music and for her birthday she wants to watch a DVD with her friends. She is looking for a new musical which has some of the latest songs in it.

Vicente wants to watch an action film which has won a prize. He doesn't mind if it's new or old but it should have a good story and be exciting.

Sophia wants to find a DVD to watch with her grandfather, who loves old comedy films. They want to see one which has some famous actors in it.

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Paper 1 : Reading and Writing

DVDs for you r-A Two Weeks and a Day is about a group of students on holiday t o g e t h e r in South America. The students are actually the b a n d S o u n d M a c h i n e a n d the story is created using the lyrics of their recent hits. They perform t h e m perfectly but they will never be f a m o u s for their acting.

Up and Away w a s a v e r y p o p u l a r film over fifty y e a r s a g o a n d i t w o n several prizes. T h e m a i n actors w e r e v e r y well k n o w n t h e n a n d t h e f i l m i s still entertaining. It a p p e a l s to all a g e s a n d will k e e p y o u l a u g h i n g all the w a y through.

B The Last Chance is about a s p y w h o gets d i s c o v e r e d but m a n a g e s to e s c a p e . It involves helicopters, s p e e d b o a t s a n d a fantastic car c h a s e . Not everything g o e s as p l a n n e d a n d the t w o hours will be over before y o u notice. It c a m e first in the National Film A w a r d s .

The musical The Street made several songs famous when it became very popular over 40 years ago. It follows a man who is looking for a job in Paris who spends his free time writing songs about the people he meets. It is based on a true story which is fascinating.

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In the Clouds is a cartoon film about a car which goes on a journey without a driver. There is plenty of action as the car gets into some very difficult situations. It is exciting to watch at first but two hours is too long. There is some excellent music written specially for the film.

On the Road aims to show what it takes to become a famous band. It follows a group of unknown musicians as they try to get noticed by music producers. They play some very g o o d music but it's very much a documentary as there's no real story.

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Rabbit Run is another cartoon about a rabbit called Rob. The earlier ones were very short but this one lasts about 45 minutes. Rob has all kinds of adventures and there are many amusing moments. You will recognise some of the voices as they are read by some famous actors.

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