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Test 1
PAPER 1

READING AND WRITING (1 hour 10 minutes)

PART 1
QUESTIONS 1-5
Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?
For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet.
EXAMPLE
0

ANSWER

We can answer your questions.

1 You cant drive this way.

E
A

2 Children do not have to pay.

D
E

G
H

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PART 2
QUESTIONS 6-10
Read the sentences (6-10) about a birthday.
Choose the beat word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.
EXAMPLE
0 Nina............ up early that morning because it was her birthday.
A stood

woke

ANSWER
B

C came

6 Nina was very...............because she got lots of presents.

B lovely

C happy

7 She..................some friends to her house for a party.

B agreed

C invited

8 Her mother made a big chocolate...........with Happy Birthday on the top.

B cake

C dish

9 Nina and her friends had a great time, singing and dancing and............. to their
favourite music.
A listening

B hearing

C looking

10 When they had to go, everybody ................. Nina and her mother for the party.
A said

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B thanked

C told

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PART 3
QUESTION 11-15
Complete the five conversations.
For conversations 11-15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

11

12

13

14

15

Its time for lunch.

Would you like a drink?

How much was your new shirt?

I'm very sorry.

Do you speak English?

Oh good!

One hour.

Half past twelve.

I don't like coffee.

I prefer tea.

Coffee, please.

It's a red shirt.

It was very cheap.

It was in a shop.

I'm afraid so.

I think so.

That's all right

No, I'm not.

Only a little.

Yes, very much.

QUESTIONS 16-20
Comlplete this conversation at a garage.

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What does the woman say to the car mechanic?
For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet.
EXAMPLE
Mechnic: Good morning, Madam. What's the problem?
Woman:

ANSWER
B

0......................

Mechanic:

What do you mean?

Woman:

16...........

Mechanic:

I see. We can probably repair that

I'd prefer the afternoon.

I'm not sure. The brakes

easily. Can you leave the car now?

17..............

Mechanic:

I'm sorry. We're completely full on

aren't working very well.

Saturday.
Woman:

18..............

Mechanic:

Yes, all right. Could you come in the

Oh! One other thing, how

morning?

The engine is hard to start in

Woman:

19...............

Mechanic:

OK.

Woman:

20.................

Mechanic:

I'm not sure, but probably about 30. F

I'm afraid I need it today.

Woman:

That's fine. I'll see you on Monday.

How about the weekend?

I work on Mondays.

When I brake, the car goes

Oh. Could you do it on

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PART 4
QUESTIONS 21-27
Read the article about a festival. 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 the answer sheet.
Visit the Edinburgh Festival!
Every year, thousands of people come to Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, to be
part of Edinburgh Festival. For three weeks every August and September the city is filled with
actors and artists from all over the world. They come to Edinburgh for the biggest arts festival
in Britain. During this time the streets of the city are alive with music and dance from early
morning until late at night. You can even see artists painting pictures on the streets. One of the
best parts of the Festival in the Fringe, where students do comedy shows in small halls and
cafes.
Tens of thousand of tourists come to the Festival to see new films and plays and hear
music played by famous musicians. This year, you can see over five hundred performances
with actors from more than forty countries.
The tickets for these performances are quite cheap and it is usually easier to see your
favourite star in Edinburgh than it is in London. So come to Edinburgh next summer, but
remember it can be difficult to find a room, so why not book your hotel now!
21. The Edinburgh Festival is a month long.
A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn't say

22. The Edinburgh Festival is in October.

B. Wrong

C. Doesn't say

23. Actors come to the Edinburgh from lots of different countries.

B. Wrong

C. Doesn't say

24. You can hear music all day.

B. Wrong

C. Doesn't say

25. More than ten thousand students come to the Edinburgh Festival every year.
A. Right

B. Wrong

C. Doesn't say

26. It is expensive to go to the theatre in Edinburgh.

B. Wrong

C. Doesn't say

27. It is usually more difficult to see famous actors in London than in Edinburgh.
A. Right

B. Wrong

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PART 5
QUESTIONS 28-35
Read the information about Schnauzer dogs.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space (28-35)
For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

Schnauzer Dogs
There are three sizes.
.....0.... Schnauzer dog.
The two smaller sizes first ... 28... to England
over 50 years ago, but the Giant Schnauzer has
not ...29... here very long. The name Giant is a good one because the dogs are 65
to 67.5cm high.
All the dogs ...30... long hair, which should be cut quite often. Most smaller
Schnauzers ...31... grey in colour, ...32... the Giant Schnauzer is usually black.
Schnauzers come from Germany, where farmers use the dogs to help ...33... with
their sheep, and they are also used ...34... the police, because Schnauzer dogs are
very intelligent.
A Schnauzer makes ...35... nice family dog. It is friendly and very good with
young children.

EXAMPLE
0 A with
28 A came
29 A being

B of
B come
B be

C in
C comes
C been

30

A has

B have

C had

31

A were

B is

C are

32

A or

B if

C but

33

A them

B him

C us

34

A from

B by

C to

35

A the

B a

C any

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ANSWER
B

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PART 6
QUESTIONS 36-40
Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about holidays and travel.
What is the word for each description?
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
0 You can take photos of your holiday with this.

ANSWER
camera

36

You need this to travel to some foreign countries.

p-------

37

You need to buy this before you get on a plane.

t-----

38

This is where you go to get a plane.

a------

39

You put your clothes in this when you travel.

s-------

40

This person likes visiting different places.

t------

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PART 7
QUESTIONS 41-50
Complete this letter.
Write ONE word for each space (41-50)
For questions 41-50, write your words on the answer sheet.

28 Long Road
Brighton
22nd March
Dear Pat,
I arrived (Example: here) three weeks ago. I'm studying at a language
school ...41... Brighton. The students come ...42... many different countries
and I ...43... made a lot of new friends.
There ...44... classes for five hours every day. I like ...45... teacher very much.
...46... name is John and he helps me ...47... I make a mistake.
I want ...48... visit London next weekend because I ..49... going back to my
country on Monday. Can I see you there? Please write to ...50... soon.
With best wishes from

Maria

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PART 8
QUESTION 51-55
Read the notice and the note from Sheila.
Complete Andy's notes.
For questions 51-55, write the information on the answer sheet.

2 April
Andy,
Let's go to the Film Club next week. Can you get the tickets from the
college office? Remember we pay the cheaper price. I must study at
home for our exam on 8 April. Thanks!
See you next Tuesday in the Coffee Bar at 7.45, before it starts!
Sheila

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PART 9
QUESTION 56
Read the note from your friend Richard.
Write a postcard to tell him what he wants to know.
It's great that you're coming to see me in
England. Tell me when you are coming,
how long you want to stay and what
you want to do.
Write soon!
Richard

Write 25-35 words.

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PAPER 2 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes, including 8 minutes transfer time)
PART 1
QUESTION 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.

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Where is Room 22?

Which man wants to see him?

How did the woman get to work?

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PART 2
QUESTIONS 6-10
Listen to Paul talking to a friend about his family.
What does each person do?
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person.
You will hear the conversation twice.

PEOPLE

JOBS

Bill

bank clerk

David

doctor

Paul's mother

farmer

Paul's father

shop assistant

10

Paul

stopped work

student

teacher

writer

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PART 3
QUESTIONS 11-15
Listen to Eric talking to Mary about the weekend.
Their friend, Carlos, is coming to visit them.
For questions 11-15, tick A, B or C.
You will hear the conversation twice.
EXAMPLE
0 What does Carlos hate?
A shopping

ANSWER

B museums

C football

11 When is the football match?

B Sarurday afternoon

C Sunday afternoon

12 Where are they going to eat on Saturday evening?

B in an Italian restaurant

C in a Chinese restaurant

13 What are they going to do on Sunday morning?

B get up late

C go to the cinema

14 Where are they going to have lunch on Sunday?

B in a pub

C at home

15 They can't go to the cinema on Sunday afternoon because

B Eric doesn't like films.

C they don't have time.

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PART 4

QUESTIONS 16-20
You will hear a telephone conversation.
A girl wants to speak to Martin, but he is not there.
Listen and complete questions 16-20.
You will hear the conversation twice.

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PART 5
QUESTIONS 21-25
You will hear some information about a travel agency.
Listen and complete questions 21-25.
You will hear the information twice.

You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

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PAPER 3

SPEAKING

(8-10 minutes)

The Speaking test lasts 8 to 10 minutes. You will take the test with another candidate.
There are two examiners, but only one of them will talk to you. The examiner will ask
you questions and ask you to talk to the other candidate.
Part 1 (5-6 minutes)
The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions. These questions will be
about your daily life, past experience and future plans. For example, you may have to
speak about your school, job, hobbies or home town.
Part 2 (3-4 minutes)
You and your partner will speak to each other. You will ask and answer questions. The
examiner will give you a card with some information on it. The examiner will give
your partner a card with some words on it. Your partner will use the words on the card
to ask you questions about the information you have. Then you will change roles.

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