Paper 1 reading (1 hour) Part 1 You are going to read a magazine article about an artist who paints flowers. For questions 1-8

For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example:
Vancouver

after

Vancouver in western Canada is named (0).............Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy. However, Captain Vancouver was not the first European (13)........visit the area - the coast (14).......already been explored by the Spanish. Nor did Captain Vancouver spend many days there, even (15)...........the scenery amazed him and everyone else (16)............was travelling with him.
The scenery still amazes visitors to (17)...........city of Vancouver today. First-time visitors who are (18)..........search of breathtaking views are usually directed to a beach about ten minutes (19)...........the city centre. There, looking out over the sailing boats racing across the blue water, visitors see Vancouver’s towering skyline backed by the magnificent Coast Mountains.
The city is regularly picked by international travel associations (20)............one of the world’s best tourist destinations. They are only confirming what the two million residents and eight million tourists visiting Greater Vancouver (21)..............single year are always saying: there is simply (22).............other place on earth quite (23)..............it. It’s not just the gorgeous setting that appeals to people, (24).............also Vancouver’s wide range of sporting, cultural and entertainment facilities.

Paper 3 Use of English

Part 3

For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example:



A job with risks
H
amazement
ave you ever got really caught up in the excitement and emotion of a good action film, and wondered in (0)..........................how film stars manage to perform (25)..................acts like jumping off buildings or driving at great speed? Of course, it is only a momentary feeling as it is no secret that the real (26).................are almost invariably stunt men or women, who can earn a very good (27)..........by standing in for the stars when necessary. The work is (28)..........demanding, and before qualifying for this job they have to undergo a rigorous training programme and (29) ...............their ability in a number of sports including skiing, riding and gymnastics.

Naturally, the (30).........of the stunt performer is of the utmost importance. Much depends on the performer getting the timing exactly right so everything is planned down to the (31)...........detail. In a scene which involves a complicated series of actions, there is no time for (32)..............mistakes. A stunt man or woman often has only one chance of getting things right, (33)..............film stars, who can, if necessary, film a scene (34)................until it gains the director’s approval.

For questions 35-42, 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.

We a very friendly taxi driver.

The gap can be filled by the words ‘were driven into town by’, so you write:




Example:

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Our teacher in front of the computer for too long.

We couldn’t from the leisure centre.

Mary had her driving test.

Carla advice I always trust.

It we have been given the wrong address.

The instructions for my new DVD player didn’t me.

I wish that more sport when I was at school.

He of the hotel.

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

How did he feel in his first job?

What are listeners being invited to?

Where is the speaker?

What does she want the shop assistant to do about her table-tennis table?

What is her business?

Who is talking?

You will hear a radio interview with Mike Reynolds, whose hobby is exploring underground places such as caves. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.

Cavers explore underground places such as mines and

as well as caves.

When cavers camp underground, they choose places which have

available.
In the UK, the place Mike likes best for caving is
As a physical activity, Mike compares caving to
Cavers can pay as much as £20 for a suitable.
Cavers can pay as much as £50 for the right kind of

,which is worn on the head.

Mike recommends buying expensive

to avoid having accidents.

Caving is a sport for people of and backgrounds.

Some caves in Britain are called ‘places of

A

Speaker 1

Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

E

Speaker 5

You will hear an interview with a man called Stan Leach who is talking about adventure sports. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

You take the Speaking test with another candidate, referred to here as your partner. There are two examiners. One will speak to you and your partner and the other will be listening. Both examiners will award marks.

The examiner asks you and your partner questions about yourselves. You may be asked about things like ‘your home town’, ‘your interests’, ‘your career plans’, etc.

The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them for one minute. The examiner then asks your partner a question about your photographs and your partner responds briefly.

Then the examiner gives your partner two different photographs. Your partner talks about these photographs for one minute. This time the examiner asks you a question about your partner’s photographs and you respond briefly.
Part 3 (approximately 3 minutes)

The examiner asks you and your partner to talk together. You may be asked to solve a problem or try to come to a decision about something. For example, you might be asked to decide the best way to use some rooms in a language school. The examiner gives you a picture to help you but does not join in the conversation.

The examiner asks some further questions, which leads to a more general discussion of what you have talked about in Part 3. You may comment on your partner’s answers if you wish.

The letter must include all the points in the notes:

1) comment positively on Bill’s chapter

2) give information about parking in city centre

3) give information about museum opening times

4) give details of! describe nightlife.

Letter format, with early reference to why the person is writing. Clear organisation of points.

Language appropriate to the functions above.

Vocabulary relating to city and nightlife.

Appropriacy of register and format

Consistent register suitable for the Situation and target reader.

Would be informed.

The review should describe the good and bad points of the game, say how easy or difficult it is to play and which age group it is suitable for.

Clear organisation of ideas, with suitable paragraphing and linking.

Language of description, explanation and opinion.

Consistent register suitable for the situation and target reader.

Would be informed.

The story should continue from the prompt sentence.

Could be minimally paragraphed. Story should reach a definite ending, even if that ending is somewhat open-ended.

Narrative tenses.

Vocabulary appropriate to the chosen topic of the story.

Appropriacv of register and format

Consistent register suitable for the situation.

Would be able to follow the storyline.

The article should give opinion(s) about the choice of housing. Acceptable to discuss one type of housing only.

Clear development of viewpoint, with appropriate paragraphing and linking of ideas.

Language of opinion and explanation.

Register could range from informal to formal, but must be consistent throughout.

Would be informed.

The letter should describe Colin Fenton’s behaviour and say whether the writer has any sympathy for him.

Clear development of ideas, with appropriate paragraphing and linking.

Language of description, explanation and opinion.

Consistent register appropriate to the situation and target reader.

Would be informed.

The essay should compare the characters of Mr and Mrs Bennett and give opinion on whether they have a good marriage.

Clear development of ideas, with appropriate paragraphing and linking.

Language of comparison, description arid opinion.

Neutral composition.

Would he informed.

42 gave us | a detailed description

tone

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	PART 1		You’ll hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 to 8, choose the best answer, A, B or C.
	Question 1		One. You overhear a young man talking about his first job. How did he feel in his first job? A bored B confused C enthusiastic [pause] tone I didn’t want to go to university, so when I finished school I went and got a job. My parents said if I was in full-time education they’d give me an allowance, but if not I’d have to work. So I got a job in a big store, in the menswear department ... Actually, I think I had to go out and find out what I could do, because in school I wasn’t particularly brilliant. So, when it came to doing work, I think I had to prove a lot of people wrong. So I really felt like doing it ... even though it was just selling socks in Harridges. [pause] tone [The recording is repeated] [pause]
	Question 2		Two. You hear a radio announcement about a dance company. What are listeners being invited to? A a show B a talk C aparty [pause] tone The Hilton Dance Company have been at the Camden Theatre for almost a month now, offering us a wonderful programme of mainly modern dances. The company have just celebrated their twentieth year of performances all over the world! But this week they’ll be taking a break from dancing, to give us an idea of how a dance company works. Top dancer and company manager Lisa West will be in the theatre, telling us about the company’s work, but all the dancers will be there too, so it’s also your opportunity for a get-together! And, of course, you don’t need to have any experience of dance for this [pause] tone [The recording is repeated.] [pause]
Question 3		Three. You overhear a woman talking to a man about something that happened to her. Who was she? A a pedestrian B a driver C a passenger [pause] tone
Woman:		I tell you, we were dead lucky! He could have done some serious damage if we hadn’t reacted so quickly
Man:		What did he do - just shoot straight out without looking?
Woman:		Yeah. Clare yelled something at me and I just slammed on the brakes.
Man:		Did he stop?
Woman:		You’re joking! Just blasted his horn at us and carried on.
Man:		And there was nobody behind you?
Woman:		No, fortunately, otherwise who knows what might have happened.
Man:		You were lucky. That road’s always busy. [pause] tone [The recording is repeated.] [pause]
Question 4		Four.
		You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work making wildlife films. What is her main point? A Being in the right place at the right time is a matter of luck. B More time is spent planning than actually filming. C It’s worth while spending time preparing. [pause] tone The research for a major wildlife TV series can take up to a year, followed by about two years’ filming, with four or five camera teams around the world at any one time. Finding the right stories to film is only half the job. The other half is finding the right location and then going out to help the camera-person film it. This can be difficult — you have to make sure you’re in the right place at the right time. So good planning is essential. We spend a lot of time on the phone beforehand, getting advice from local experts. [pause] tone [The recording is rcpcated] [pause]