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Contents
Information for students 4-6
TEST 1Paper 1 8
Paper 2 20
Paper 3, Part 1 26
TEST 2Paper 1 30
Paper 2 42
Paper 3, Part 1 48
TEST 3Paper 1 52
Paper 2 64
Paper 3, Part 1 70
TEST 4Paper 1 74
Paper 2 86
Paper 3, Part 1 92
TEST 5Paper 1 96
Paper 2 108
Paper 3, Part 1 114
List of Extra Language Lessons 122
Visual materials for Paper 3, Part 2 123-132
Sample mark sheets 133-135
Student record sheets 136-138
Supplementary Files:Speaking 139-140Grammar 141Vocabulary
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Paper 1 READING AND WRITING
What do I have to do in the test?Write your answers on the
answer sheet. You will not have time to transfer your answersat the
end of the test.
Part 1 You have to match five sentences (1-5) with the correct
notice (A-H). There will be an example and two extra notices you
will not need to use. Read the sentences and notices very
carefully; ones which have the same words do not
always have the same meaning. Dont worry if there are some words
you dont understand in the notices. You are only
expected to understand the gist (main idea) of each notice.
Part 2 You have to read some sentences. The sentences make up a
short story. In each sentence there is a gap with three
multiple-choice options. You have to choose the correct word to
fill each gap from the options A, B or C. The words can be verbs,
adjectives or nouns. Read each sentence carefully before choosing
the missing word. Make sure you understand
what the sentence means before deciding on your answer. You
should not spend more than 5 or 6 minutes on this part of the
test.
Part 3 There are two parts to part 3. For questions 11-15 you
have to choose the best phrase/
sentence to complete a two-line dialogue. For questions 16-20,
you have to complete a dialogue by choosing the correct missing
sentences from a list (A-H). There will be an example and two
extra sentences you will not need to use. Here you should read the
whole dialogue through once before deciding on your answers. You
need to look at what the person says before and after each gap to
make sure the
sentence you choose fits properly.
Part 4 You have to read a text and then answer seven
multiple-choice questions. There will be an
example to help you. Read the instructions carefully. Sometimes
you have to choose between A Right, B Wrong
or C Doesnt Say. Sometimes you will have a choice of answers A,
B or C to choose from.There is usually only one text but sometimes
there may be three short texts.
Read the questions quickly and then read the text all the way
through before you try toanswer the questions.
This is not a vocabulary matching exercise! You have to read
each part of the text verycarefully to find the correct answer. The
correct answer will be the one with the samemeaning (not
necessarily the same words as the text).
Dont worry if there are some words you dont understand. It may
be possible to guess themeaning from the context. The important
thing is to focus on understanding the main ideas.
You may need to spend a little longer on this part of the test
(but not more than 15 minutes)
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Part 5 You have to read a text with some missing words. You have
to choose the correct missing word for each gap from a choice of
three multiple-
choice options. You should read the text all the way through to
get a general understanding before trying to
fill the gaps. Decide if the text is about the past, present or
future. Then look at the multiple-choice options. Decide which word
fits best. Look at the words
before and after each gap to help you. You should not spend more
than 10 minutes on this part of the test.
Part 6 You have to read five sentences which each describe a
word. You must identify the words and
write them in the correct place on the Answer Sheet. There will
be an example to help you. The first letter of each word is given.
You must spell the word correctly. There is only one possible
answer for each word. All the words are connected to the same
topic.
Part 7 You have to complete a letter by filling in the gaps.
Read the letter all the way through so you understand what it is
about before you try and fill
in the gaps. There will be an example to help you. You should
only write ONE word for each gap. You should not spend more than 10
minutes on this part of the test.
Part 8 You have to read some information (e.g. a notice and an
email or a ticket and an advertisement)
and use this information to complete some notes, a diary or some
kind of booking form. You must pretend to be the person completing
the information so when it says,
Name: ................. for example, dont write your own name!
You only need to write one or two words. Sometimes you will be
asked to write down a date or a price. You need to read the two
pieces
of information carefully to get the right answer because there
may be more than one date orprice given.
You must spell all the words correctly so be very careful not to
make mistakes when copying words.
Part 9 You have to write a short note, email, postcard or
message. You must read the instructions carefully and write down
the THREE pieces of information
asked for. Sometimes you have to follow instructions and
sometimes you will have a short note, email
or message to answer. Use your imagination. It doesnt matter if
what you write is true or not. The important thing is
to give all the necessary information and to write complete
sentences. Dont worry too much about making spelling or grammar
mistakes. In this part of the test the
examiners want to see if you can successfully communicate a
message in English. You should not spend more than 10 minutes on
this question.
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6Information for students
Paper 2 LISTENING
What do I have to do in the test?You should write your answer on
the question paper. You will have time to transferyour answers to
the answer sheet at the end of the test.
Part 1 You will hear five short conversations between two
people. There will also be an example. You
will hear each conversation twice. You will have time to read
the questions before you listen. You must listen and choose the
correct answer A, B or C. Each of the three options, A, B and C
will be mentioned in the conversation, so you have to listen
very carefully to make sure you choose the correct answer.
Part 2 You will hear a conversation between two people. You will
hear this conversation twice. You have to match two lists; e.g. the
names of people and the food they like. You will hear the
information in the same order as list 1-5. Sometimes you will
not hear exactly the same words that are on the lists because
the
speakers use different ways to say the same thing. For example,
boat ride and river trip. Remember that you only have to match five
items on the first list (1-5) with five items from
list (A-H). Two items in this list are there to distract you and
one is the example. You may hear all of these words (A-H) in the
conversation so you need to think carefully
before you choose the correct item in list (A-H).
Part 3 You will hear a conversation between two people. It may
be a conversation between friends
or it may be a conversation in a shop or restaurant etc. You
will hear this conversation twice. You will have time to read the
questions through before you listen. This will help you to know
what information you need to listen for. You have to read the
questions and as you listen choose the correct answer A, B or C.
The
questions are in the same order as the information in the
conversation. Dont worry if you miss one of the answers, you can
listen for it the second time you hear the
recording. It is important to keep going because otherwise you
may miss the answer to thenext question.
Sometimes, you will not hear exactly the same words that are in
the questions because thespeakers use different ways to say the
same thing. The important thing is to choose theanswer with the
correct meaning.
Usually all the options A, B and C are mentioned in the
conversation. You have to decidewhich one is the correct answer to
show that you really understand what is being said. Youshould
always guess if you are not sure.
Parts 4 and 5 In part 4 you will hear a conversation between two
people. In part 5 you will hear only one
person talking. You will hear both parts 4 and 5 twice. For both
parts 4 and 5, you must listen and complete the notes. There are
five gaps to fill and
there will also be an example. You only need to write ONE or TWO
words. You will have a few seconds to read the information on the
question paper before you listen.
Use this time to try and predict the kind of information you
need to listen for. Ask yourself: Do Ineed to listen for a name, a
time, a date, a price, a telephone number? etc.
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7Frequently asked question
Do I have to pass each paper inorder to pass the whole exam?
Answer
No. Your final grade willbe based on your overal lscore in all 3
papers.
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TEST 1 Paper 1
How can I prepare for Part 1 of the test?
Start looking around you for any signs / notices written in
English. There areusually some in airports, museums, hotels and
train stations.
Read advertisements in English on the Internet / in English
magazines andnewspapers.
Questions 1-5
Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?For 1-5, mark the correct
letter A-H on your answer sheet.
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EXAMPLE
0 You cannot leave through this door.
1 You cannot p lay without wear ingthese.
2 You must keep quiet at this time.
3 Children will have a holiday on this day.
4 Go here if you want to buy one ofthese.
5 Groups of ch i ldren must not gohere.
Answer:
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
Do not use fire exit in sports hall
You must wear trainers on the football field
Football club will start next Friday
New school football shirtson sale in school office
NO TALKINGDURING FIRE PRACTICE
Only TWO children at a timemay enter this shop
PARENTSPLEASE MAKE SURE CHILDRENWEAR THE CORRECT UNIFORM
School will be closed on Monday 5th July
0 A B C D E F G H
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9Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 2
How can I prepare for Part 2 of the test?
Remember vocabulary not grammar is being tested here. Learn the
differencesbetween words with similar meanings and opposites
like:
remember / forget hungry / thirsty menu / bill win / earndecide
/ think finish / stop to get up / get off
Learn collocations (words that go together):to have a coffee /
showerto make the bed / lunchto do the shopping
Questions 6-10
Read the sentences (6-10) about moving house.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for eachspace.For questions
6-10, mark A, B or C on youranswer sheet.
EXAMPLE Answer:
0 Last week we .................... into our new house.
A moved B changed C turned
6 Before we left I had to help .................... all our
things into big boxes.
A bring B pack C send
7 I felt very .................... because I didnt want to leave
my friends.
A sad B poor C busy
8 I couldnt carry any of the boxes into our new house because
they were too .................... .
A fat B heavy C great
9 Our new neighbour gave us a cake to ....................
us.
A invite B join C welcome
10 I am very happy with my new bedroom because there is a lot
more .................... .
A space B size C floor
0 A B C
SOLD
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TEST 1 Paper 1 Part 3 Reading and Writing
How can I prepare for Part 3 of the test?
This part of the test focuses on everyday conversation. Listen
to as much English as you can. Study the tapescripts in your
coursebooks. Learn different responses for phrases such as:
Do you mind? Would you like? How often do you? Lets
Questions 11-15
Complete the five conversations.For questions 11-15, mark A, B
or C on the answer sheet.
EXAMPLE
11 Have we got any milk left? A Not much.
B Not ever.
C Not often.
12 What about going to the cinema? A Is it on?
B Is anything on?
C Is it good?
13 Is there a bank near here? A It takes a long time.
B Its very long.
C Its a long way from here.
14 I hate shopping. A Me too.
B I do.
C Im not.
15 Would you like a drink? A I like it.
B Its very nice.
C Yes, please.
0 A B C
Answer:
0 Whats Mark like?A Hes very funny.
B Hes got blue eyes.
C He likes football.
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Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 3
Questions 16-20
Complete the conversation between two friends.What does Tim say
to Kate?For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the
answer sheet.
EXAMPLEKate: So what do we have to do before
the holiday, Tim?Tim: 0 .... Answer:
Kate: OK, Ill check that. Have you bookedthe taxi for the
airport?
Tim: 16 ..............................................
Kate: Oh. Thats very kind.
Tim: 17 ..............................................
Kate: It was sent last week. Do we needto buy anything to take
with us?
Tim: 18 ..............................................
Kate: Thats a good idea. Ill get one onThursday.
Tim: 19 ..............................................
Kate: Im not bringing much. Itll be sohot. Can you bring your
camera?Mines broken.
Tim: 20 ..............................................
Kate: Thank you. I cant wait until weleave!
A No, because Jack said he could take usthere.
B We can rent a car when we arrive atthe airport.
C Has your new passport arrived?
D What clothes do we need to pack?
E Of course. You can use my old one ifyou like.
F What about a guide book?
G Eating out is very cheap there.
H We havent got our tickets from thetravel agent yet.
0 A B C D E F G H
Read on when placing an option in a gap. The response after the
gap will oftenconfirm the correct answer.
Extra Tip
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TEST 1 Paper 1 Part 4 Reading and Writing
How can I prepare for Part 4 of the test?
Practise reading similar texts (about people, places, important
events). Learn how to guess the meaning of words you dont know from
the context. Practise doing multiple-choice reading activities.
Learn from your mistakes. Learn to spot the difference between
Wrong and Doesnt say options. Doesnt
say means it doesnt say anything in the text about this.
Questions 21-27
Read the article about the Winter Olympics.Are sentences 21-27
Right (A) or Wrong (B)?If there is not enough information to answer
Right (A) or Wrong (B), choose Doesnt say (C).For questions 21-27,
mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.
In 1924 both the summer and the first winter OlympicGames were
held in Chamonix. The new winter games werevery small compared to
the winter Olympics we know today.There were only six competitions,
including skiing races, iceskating and ice hockey.
At Chamonix there were 300 athletes, but only thirteen ofthese
were women. At the first games of the 21st century inSalt Lake City
in 2002 there were over two thousandsportsmen and women in
seventy-eight competitions but stillonly around a quarter of these
were women. The number of
countries taking part has not grown very much because there are
not as manycountries that have the right weather to do winter
sports.
Norway won the most gold medals at Chamonix but their most
famous sportsstar didnt win anything. In fact she came last!
However, this was because SonjaHenie was only 11 years old at the
time. She went on to win three gold medals forskating in the next
three Winter Olympic games.
Both the winter and summer games were in France in 1924 but that
soonchanged. Since 1928 the summer and winter games have always
been in differentcountries and since 1994 they have not even been
in the same year.
The Winter Olympics
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Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 4
EXAMPLE Answer:
0 The first winter Olympics were in France.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
21 There were fewer competitions at the first winter Olympic
games than there aretoday.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
22 At Salt Lake City there were many more countries that sent
teams to the winterOlympics than at Chamonix.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
23 Today, there are the same number of men and women in the
winter Olympics.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
24 Norway has won more competitions than any other country in
the history of thewinter Olympics.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
25 Sonja Henie didnt do well at Chamonix because she was too
young.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
26 Sonja Henie was the youngest person to win a gold medal for
skating.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
27 The winter and summer games were in the same year until
1986.
A Right B Wrong C Doesnt say
0 A B C
You should not expect to find exactly the same words in the
questions as you findin the text.
Extra Tip
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TEST 1 Paper 1 Part 5 Reading and Writing
How can I prepare for Part 5 of the test?
Practise reading short factual texts from newspapers, magazines
and encyclopaedias. Learn words / structures which go together. For
example more than, as as, need +
to, can / must / should without to, since + date (since last
January), for + timeperiod (for five months). Write down any useful
words / structures on page 141.
Questions 28-35
Read the article about The Race to the South Pole.Choose the
best word (A, B or C) for each space.For questions 28-35, mark A, B
or C on your answer sheet.
The Race to the South PoleIn 1908 Ernest Shackleton and (0)
............... team of
explorers left England for Antarctica. They wanted to get
to the South Pole which no-one had (28) ...............
done. This was the third time Shackleton had tried but
(29) ............... a very difficult journey they had to
turn
back (30) ............... they didnt have (31) ...............
food.
They were only 179km (32) ............... from the South
Pole.
In 1911 two groups of explorers, one British, one Norwegian,
tried again. Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen were both good
explorers and both
(33) ............... wanted to win (34) ............... race. In
the end, Amundsen got
(35) ............... first. He arrived at the South Pole (36)
............... December 14, 1911.
Scott arrived five weeks later but he and all his team died on
the return journey.
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Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 5
EXAMPLE Answer:
0 A his B their C our
28 A always B ever C just
29 A then B before C after
30 A so B because C and
31 A enough B some C many
32 A near B away C far
33 A very B really C more
34 A one B a C the
35 A here B everywhere C there
36 A on B in C at
0 A B C
A list of the grammatical areas that are targeted can be found
in the KETHandbook.
Extra Tip
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TEST 1 Paper 1 Part 6 Reading and Writing
How can I prepare for Part 6 of the test?
English spelling is not easy because the words are often spelt
differently to howthey sound, so you must practise.
Test yourself or ask a friend to test you. Even words that you
think you know can behard to spell, e.g. fruit, beautiful,
secretary, light, vegetable, journalist.
Keep a vocabulary book and try to learn the spelling of all new
words.Write any new words on pages 142-143.
Questions 36-40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about food.What is
the word for each one?The first letter is already there. There is
one space for each other letter in the word.For questions 36-40,
write the words on the answer sheet.
EXAMPLE Answer:
0 This is the meal you have before you go to school or work.
36 Many people like to put this into their hot drinks s _ _ _
_to make them taste sweet.
37 In many countries they eat this with butter or jam b _ _ _
_for breakfast.
38 Some people like to have a cold drink made from fruit. j _ _
_ _
39 People can have this hot drink with milk or they c _ _ _ _
_can have it black.
40 If you dont eat anything in the morning you will feel like
this. h _ _ _ _ _
0 b reakfast
You need to recognise whether a question needs a noun (sing. /
plural), adverb oran adjective.
Extra Tip
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Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 7
How can I prepare for Part 7 of the test?
Practise doing this kind of exercise. Remember Part 7 is testing
grammar andspelling, not vocabulary so you need to focus on the
structural words like auxiliaries(have, be), prepositions (in, on,
up, down etc.), articles (a, an, the), verb forms,modals (can, may,
must), pronouns (she, his, it, their etc.), adverbs (well,
fast,enough, quickly, many, much, ago, soon, before, after etc.),
adjectives (good, nice,hot etc.), comparatives (better, nicer
etc.), linkers (and, then, because etc.).
Make sure you can spell these words correctly. Sometimes there
may be more than one correct answer but you should only write
ONE word in each space.
Questions 41-50
Complete the letter.Write ONE word for each space (41-50).For
questions 41-50, write the words on your answer sheet.
EXAMPLE
Dear Sam,
I am (0) ..having.. a lovely time on my school skiing trip. The
weather is very good;
lots (41) .................. snow and not too cold. It (42)
.................. been sunny most
days. (43) .................. morning we go to ski school. Now I
(44) .................. ski down
the mountain by (45) .................. without falling over.
The hotel is nice. It is very big
and it has (46) .................. lovely swimming pool. (47)
.................. the evening we
have dinner and then I play games (48) .................. my
friends. We go to bed very
early (49) .................. we are so tired after skiing (50)
.................. day.
Hope you are well.
From
Mick
0 hav ing
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Dads DiarySarahs swimming competition
EXAMPLE
Date:
Where:
Sarahs races start at:
Leave pool at:
Dont take:
Dont forget my:
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TEST 1 Paper 1 Part 8 Reading and Writing
How can I prepare for Part 8 of the test?
This part is testing to see if you know how to understand and
complete differenttypes of written information from real life
situations.
You should practise doing this type of task and make sure you
know what kind ofinformation you need to write when you see: date,
nationality, occupation, addressetc.
Questions 51-55
Read the notice and note about a swimming competition.Fill in
the information on the diary.For questions 51-55, write the
information on the answer sheet.
SWIMMING COMPETITION 12 JuneCity Sports Centre
Group 1 2-4 p.m.Group 2 4-6 p.m.
Parents must have ticketNo photographsSwimmers to meet at school
at 1 p.m.
51
52
53
54
55
Dad,
The competition is this Saturday. I am
in the second group so you dont have
to watch the earlier races. Can you
wait to take me home? I should be
ready to go at 6.30, so youll be back
in time for the football at 8!
Love Sarah
0 12 June
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Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 9
How can I prepare for Part 9 of the test?
Practise writing notes for your friends in your English class.
Learn phrases / sentences for: making suggestions;
e.g. Shall we? Why dont we? Letsinviting people to do
things;
e.g. Would you like to?accepting / refusing invitations;
e.g. Thank you for your invitation. I would really like to come
to your party. Learn to check your work. Ask yourself these
questions:
Is it easy to read? Have I made any grammar / spelling /
punctuation mistakes?Have I answered the question properly?
Question 56
A friend has asked you to go to the cinema this evening but you
cant go. Write a note toyour friend.
Say: (1) why you cant go(2) you are sorry(3) when you can go
Write 25-35 words.Write your note on the answer sheet.
EXAMPLE
Dear Kate,(2) I am very sorry I cant go to the cinema with you
this evening. (1) My boss wantsme to work late today. (3) What
about going to the cinema tomorrow?
LoveJane 33 words
Now you try.
Read this note from your friend Jo.
Dear Sally,
Is it st i l l OK for you to come to myhouse for dinner tonight?
Please tell mewhat time you will arrive. Do you wantme to meet you
at the train station?Love
Jo
Write to Jo and answer her questions.Write 25-35 words.
Dear ..............................
1 I am .................... sorry I ...............
...............................
2 ........................................................
...............................
3 ........................................................
...............................
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TEST 1 Paper 2 Part 1 Listening
How can I prepare for Part 1 of the test?
Practise listening to short conversations like this as much as
possible. It is importantto get used to hearing different voices
and accents, talking about a wide variety ofsituations.
Practise doing multiple-choice listening activities. Check your
answers and see whatkind of mistakes you make. The more you
practise the better you will become atselecting correct
answers.
Questions 1-5
You will hear five short conversations.You will hear each
conversation twice.There is one question for each conversation.For
questions 1-5, put a tick () under the right answer.
EXAMPLE
0 Which train are they going to catch?A B C
1 Which photograph does the man like most?
A B C
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Paper 2 TEST 1Listening Part 1
2 Which class is the girl going to do?
A B C
3 What main course does the woman choose?
A B C
4 Where did the boy come in the running race?
A B C
5 How long has the girls father been away?
A B C
CALENDARx x x x x x xx x x x x x x
1 2 3
CALENDARx x x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x x
CALENDARx x x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x x
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TEST 1 Paper 2 Part 2 Listening
How can I prepare for Part 2 of the test?
Practise listening for different kinds of information. You
should try and identify if the speakers are talking about the past,
present or
future. Try and decide if they know each other are they friends,
family orstrangers?
Where are they speaking? In a shop, at home, at school etc.?
What is the reason for their conversation? To decide something, to
invite somebody
to do something, to get information etc.?
Questions 6-10
Listen to Jack telling his mother about his day trip.What did he
do at each time?
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each time.You
will hear the conversation twice.
EXAMPLE Answer:0 9.00
TIMES ACTIVITIES
6 11.00 A boat ride
7 12.00 B cinema
8 2.00 C caf
9 4.00 D museum
10 6.00 E park
F shopping
G train
H visited Grandma
0 A B C D E F G H
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Paper 2 TEST 1Listening Part 3
How can I prepare for Part 3 of the test?
Practise listening as much as possible. It is important to get
used to listening to avariety of voices and accents.
Practise doing multiple-choice listening activities. Check your
answers and see whatkind of mistakes you make. The more you
practise the better you will become atselecting correct
answers.
Questions 11-15
Listen to a woman asking for information about a holiday.
For questions 11-15, tick () A, B or C.You will hear the
conversation twice.
EXAMPLE
0 Which date is free for a family holiday? A 18th.
B 19th.
C 20th.
11 Where is the cheapest hotel? A France.
B Spain.
C Greece.
12 What does the hotel have? A Swimming pool.
B Childrens club.
C Beach.
13 What is the special price per person per week? A 290.
B 250.
C 230.
14 You have to pay extra for A the bus to the hotel.
B dinner.
C lunch.
15 The plane leaves at A 1 p.m.
B 2 p.m.
C 4 p.m.
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TEST 1 Paper 2 Part 4 Listening
How can I prepare for Parts 4 and 5 of the test?
Practise listening and writing down numbers (prices, times,
dates, phone numbers). Practise listening and writing down names
(e.g. of people and places). Some names are not spelt out. These
are words that you know, like Park Street or
surnames like Brown or Lake. Make sure you know the spellings of
words likethese.
For some other words it does not matter if you spell the word
incorrectly. You willnot lose marks if it is possible to recognise
and understand the word, e.g. bycicleor bicicle instead of
bicycle.
Questions 16-20
You will hear a conversation about a restaurant.
Listen and complete questions 16-20.You will hear the
conversation twice.
EXAMPLE
Name of restaurant:
Kind of restaurant:
Price of dinner per person:
Special price on:
Where:
Telephone number:
16
17 .......................................
18
19 ............................... Street
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0 The Garden
Read the questions carefully to identify the piece of
information that is required.
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Paper 2 TEST 1Listening Part 5
Irish vegetable dish
EXAMPLE
Vegetables needed:
Name of dish:
Number of potatoes needed:
Cook potatoes for:
Add some:
Goes well with:
Questions 21-25
You will hear someone giving the recipe for an Irish vegetable
dish.
Listen and complete questions 21-25.You will hear the
information twice.
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22
23
24
25
0 potatoes and onions
Dont write down more than one answer e.g. all the times / prices
you hear. Evenif the right answer is included, no mark can be
given.
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Greetings and Introductions
Answer the examples of Part 1 questions on the recording.
Whats your name?How do you spell your surname / first name / the
name of your town?Where do you live?How long have you lived
there?Are you a student or do you work?
Now practise with your partner.
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TEST 1 Paper 3 Part 1 Speaking
Dont worry if you make mistakes. It is a test of communication
skills.
Speaking Tip
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Lesson 1 Linking words
Exercise 1 Linking words are often tested in Paper 1, Parts 5
and 7, which testgrammar in context. Choose the best word for each
space.
or but because if and so
The story is very exciting (1) it mademe laugh a lot (2) I didnt
like the car(3) motorbike races, which werevery long. (4) you like
the otherfilms made by this director, then you will alsoenjoy this
one. I think everyone in the familywill like this film (5) it is
very funny.Im sure it will be very popular (6) book your ticket
today.
Exercise 2 Match the first part of the sentence (1-6) with the
second part (a-f).
1 I have never visited Mexico or a I think the train would be
better for me.2 I would like to visit Poland because b it is dark
for most of the day.3 It will be too expensive to have c any other
countries in Central America.
a summer holiday if4 It wasnt the most beautiful place d I want
to see where my grandmother was
I have ever visited but born.5 It is very cold there in winter
and e we decide to go skiing in January.6 I dont enjoy flying any
more so f the people were very friendly.
Exercise 3 Complete the sentences with information that is true
for you.
1 If I have enough time this week, ..2 I have a lot of work to
do so .3 My favourite food is .. and I also like 5 I am good at ...
but .....................6 You can improve your English by watching
TV or
Exercise 4 Choose the correct linking word to answer the
following questions.
Which of the linking words above is used1 for giving a reason?2
after negatives or in a list of suggestions?3 to make a contrast?4
in conditional sentences?
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Lesson 2 Predicting
Exercise 1 Look at the questions and recording scripts fromTest
1 below and answer the questions.
Example: Which train are they going to catch?Male: Are we going
to catch the fast train tomorrow?Female: Thats the 10.15, isnt it?
I think that will get us there too
late. Well have to take the one at 9 oclock because weneed to be
there by 10.45 at the latest.
Male: OK.
1 Are all the times in the pictures mentioned? 2 What different
ways to tell the time are used?3 Find the correct answer in the
conversation and underline it.
Question 3 What main course does the woman choose?Female: What
special dishes have you got this evening?Male: Theres grilled fish,
grilled chicken and steak.
The steak is very good.Female: Yes. I had steak the last time I
was here. Im having fish
to start with so I think Ill have the chicken for a change.Male:
OK.
1 Why arent options A and B correct?2 Find the correct answer in
the conversation and underline it.
Question 4 Where did the boy come in the running race?Female:
Did you win the running race again?Male: Jack was in front of me
all the way until the last 10
metres. I just passed the finishing line about a secondbefore
him. The person in third place came in a long waybehind.
Female: It was a hard race then. You must be tired.Male: Yes,
really tired.
1 How does the boy describe winning the race? 2 Can you think of
any other ways?
Exercise 2 Practise getting ready to listen.
Before you listen you should think about: the kind of vocabulary
you will hear different ways to describe the information in the
pictures and in the question.Now look at Test 2 Paper 2 Part 1 on
pages 42-43 and make predictions about what youwill hear. Q1 Write
descriptions of the dresses, Q2 Say the times, Q3 Describe the
people
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Frequently asked question
Do Cambridge ESOL recommend howlong we should take in eachpart
of the test?
Answer
No . Some tasks wi l ltake longer than others.There is plenty of
time tocomplete all the tasks.
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Questions 1-5
Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?For questions 1-5, mark the
correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.
EXAMPLE Answer:
0 Families can eat for less.
1 You can only stop here for a short time. A
2 You do not have to pay to travel on this.
3 Children must travel with an adult. B
4 Children can travel more cheaply.
5 Passengers may not use this. C
D
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HThere will be a short delay on
flights to Paris
Children under 12 may not flyalone on this airline
Free meals for 2 childrenwhen you buy one adult meal
Car park for airport workers only
Free bus to city from airport
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mmaayy uussee ttrraaiinn
ttiicckkeettss oonn bbuuss sseerrvviiccee
Short stay car park 20 MINUTES MAXIMUM
Half-price tickets for children under 16
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TEST 2 Paper 1 Part 1 Reading and Writing
0 A B C D E F G H
Dont worry if you dont understand every word. You should try to
understand themain message.
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Paper 1 TEST 2Reading and Writing Part 2
0 A B C
Questions 6-10
Read the sentences (6-10) about a schooltrip.Choose the best
word (A, B or C) for eachspace.For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C
on youranswer sheet.
Example: Answer:
0 I went on a with my class to visit an old castle yesterday.A
travel B trip C ride
6 We had to leave early in the morning because it was a . way to
go.
A far B long C great
7 A guide showed us around and gave us lots of interesting .
.
A stories B messages C information
8 Parts of the castle are just ruins because they . down in a
fire.
A broke B burnt C brought
9 Our school gave some money to help . the castle.
A return B repair C remember
10 In the castle shop I . a present for my little sister.
A made B took C bought
Read the sentence carefully before choosing the missing
word.
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