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Written Comprehension (20 points)
Personal Correspondence
1 Read the blog. Then complete the sentences. (5 points)
Contact
Links and workplaces, as well
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Dr Who fan. When their daily routines.
I read that BBC television had filmed part of the recent series We saw the blacksmith
(where the leading role of the doctor is played by a woman for making metal nails and
the first time!) in Little Woodham, I went there with two friends. a potter making bowls.
5 30 Making clothing from
ool was one of
types of museums are in restored or recreated historical
actors was even someone who
who dress, speak and behave as people from the time explained how ink was A thatched roof cottage in
Little Woodham
10 35 made and showed us how
Little Woodham looks authentic, but I was disappointed to
the chemist explained to us which medicines were
by members of the English Civil War Society. The purpose common at the time. We met a family in one of the
was to show what life had been like at that time. During this cottages, where we ate freshly baked bread and listened
40 to the mother tell her child a popular fairy tale from the
15 jor battles took
place in the area. Royalists, or supporters of the King, fought
but we learned that barbers used to
absolute power. Visitors can listen in as the villagers discuss also perform operations on people! By the way, all the
these events and watch as soldiers prepare for battle. actors were very knowledgeable and were delighted to
45 answer our questions.
20 The village is in the middle of a forest, and from the moment
I had travelled back in time to the 1600s. As fascinating
live in the 21st century!
1. The people working in Little Woodham are called
.
2. Little Woodham shows visitors what village life was like
.
3. It was common for women to
.
4. The actors can answer questions about life in the 1600s because they have got
.
5. After his visit, Stephen is happy that he
.
2 Answer the questions. (10 points)
1. Why was Stephen interested in seeing Little Woodham?
2. What disappointed Stephen?
3. Why did some people fight against the King in the civil war?
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4. In the 1600s, what could people buy from an apothecary?
5. What did 17th-century barbers do in addition to cutting hair?
3 Find words or phrases in the text to match the definitions below. (5 points)
1. fights (lines 11-19)
2. typical (lines 37-45)
3. happy (lines 37-45)
4. meet someone unintentionally (lines 46-48)
5. thankful (lines 46-48)
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Written Production (10 points)
Task 1: A Petition
Write a petition to the local public transport company. Include:
a. the problem
b. a solution to the problem
c. a demand to fix the problem
Task 2: A Narrative
Write a narrative about a frightening, sad or shocking experience
you had when you were on a trip with family or friends. It can be
real or imaginary. Include:
a. time, place and characters
b. events in the story, how people felt, difficulties faced, feelings
c. how difficulties were resolved / what happened in the end
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03 Oral Comprehension (10 points)
Announcements
1 Listen to three announcements about travel and complete the sentences. (5 points)
1. The announcer tells passengers to be careful of the .
2. and change for
other lines.
3. The airport announcer says that there is no for passengers to send one carry-on
bag with the baggage.
4. In addition to a boarding pass, every passenger will need to show a .
5. Hammersmith Bus Station does not allow activities like or skateboarding.
2 Listen again and answer the questions. (5 points)
1. Why is there a slowdown between Baker Street and Edgware Road?
2. According to the airport announcement, how many carry-on bags can each passenger have?
3. In addition to people needing help, who can board first?
4. What is always in use in Hammersmith Bus Station?
5.
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