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32 B People are like,'So what?'
Test l, Reading and Use of English (page 8) 33 C "They're kind ol you know, at the whim of the
public,That musl be unnerving,"
Part l:TheWave Hub 34 D The show took the audience through Cartwright's
real life as a ten-year-old ,.,Yogi Bear:
I A The other words cant be followed by the 35 D My purpose was to hook up with this pioneer of
pieposition into, the voiceover industry,
2 D This is a fixed phrase, so the other words do not fit. 36 A "But the audition piece for Bart was right there ,,,"
3 A Although the meaning of the other words is similar;
they don t complete the multi-word ver"b. Part 6: Why English?
4 B Only this word can be used in the context to mean 37 C I think many people do regretthe faclthattheir
'different areas', children are taught in English because it threatens
5 C Only the answer collocates with concerns. the integrity and the standing of their own mother
6 A Only the answer can be followed by of tongue, but they accept that they have little choice
7 B Only the answer is followed by in, in the matter:
8 C Only reach has the meaning of movement, and does 38 D I had to smile when I saw that the collection itself is
not need a preposition. all written in that one language.
Part2z Spacemen's autographs 39 A They make a convincing argument for the idea that
the benellts of English to ordinary people - betler
9 with (preposition, collocates with fosclnotion) jobs and access to new technologies - have been
l0 when (relative pronoun, introduces a clause) vastly overstated.
I I whose (relative pronoun, introduces a clause related to 40 B ... there's a tendency to fall back on anecdote
people) rather than clear data about what is and isn't
l2 on/forth (preposition, part of the fixed phrase meaning working.
'etc.')
l3 over (preposition part of the multi-word ver"b headed PartT: On a wing and a woof
stroight over) 4l F Link between the pou and the pilot and his dog
l4 get (verb, part of the multi-word verb to get hold of 42 D Link between by controst and the comments about
meaning'to obtain') micro-light flying
I 5 had (auxiliary verb, part of a compound verb in the past 43 B Link between porogliding schoo/s and a tondem
perfect tense) course
ló manage (verb, means'fulfllled the aim to') 44 A Link between jogged ridge and rhe rocks are verticol
Part 3: The world's oldest per{ume 45 E Link between one group and they were not oll
strong ..,
I7 containers (verb to plural noun) 46 G Link between experience and one nosb/ moment
l8 reputation (verb to noun)
l9 analysis (veró to noun) Part 8: Wildlife encounters
20 readily (adjective to advert) 47 A I've always been a structured and organised person
2l identifled (noun to past tense verb) ,.. I lost my list in Alaska.
22 ground (presentto pasttense ofveó) 48 C Costa Rica's popularity as a wildlife venue could be
23 unsophisticated (positive to negative adjective) about to take off and deservedly so,
24 considerable (verb to adjective) 49 B The work's exlremely hands-on.
Part4 50 D . .. you need to enjoy it for the sheer magnificence

of the scenery and not feel let down if you don't

25 to be taken into (passive + preposition) spot your ultimate prey.
2ó was wondering iflwhether^ you would/might be (parallel 5l A And there's no shortage of them; Hallo Bay has
expression) one of the world's healthies populations of coastal
27 not have lost my temper (negative + collocation) browns,
28 (please) do not hesitate to give (fixed expression) 52 B There's also an impressive selection of volunteer
29 been slightly less snow (comparative) prolects. I spent four week helping ,.,
30 better it/they may be forced to (parallel expression) 53 C lt does require patience; we waited two nights,
Part 5: The voice of Bart Simpson napping on hard benches ,,,
54 D One of the best ways to view both is from the back
3l B lt was hard to believe, but this middle-aged mother . of an elephant - something that is rather fabulous in
of two, dressed in a sensible green top and blue itself
trousens, was the yellow-hued rascal,
,
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55 A Unlike those in other more frequently visited areas, your personality Divide your letter into appropriate
the bears at Hallo Bay don't associate humans with paragraphs, and remember to use a formal greeting
food as nobody's ever fed them, so they pose no and ending, Use formal connectors to link your
risk to people. ideas.
56 B ,., so it's per{ectly possible to fly in, hire a fully- Conte nt: You must nclude:
i

equipped founby-four: and head off on . skills you have that might be necessary e,g,
your own. strength, endurance.
. your qualities as a team player:
. reasons why you would be suitable for the
LIJ
V prolect

ú. Part I
LU
Question I (essay)
lt-) Sty/e; Use an essay format and semi-formal language.
Z
= Paragraphs should be clearly divided and there
Part I

should be a clear introduction and conclusion. I C Man: I don t like that feeling of being cocooned
Content: You must discuss two of the ideas, assessing the that seems to appeal to some people, you know
reasons students choose to do part-time jobs that kind of pretending that the rest of the world
and explaining which reason you think is more doesn't exist.
influential for college students who choose to Woman; But I have to admit that I also like to keep
have part-time jobs while they're at college.you touch with what's going on wherever I am ,..
in
must give examples and evidence to support your 2 B Woman: so the actual travel part is hardly the main
ideas, and make sure your conclusion has been attraction.
suppor ted by your arguments. 3 A I don't particularly like the monotony of a gym
routine,
Part2
4 C You have to flne tune your driving to suit any ca¡
Question 2 (proposal) that's Lhe key ,..
Style: Use a pnoposal format and formal language. 5 B Man;The nine finalists will all get the chance to
Paragraphs should be clearly divided under attend the glittering National BookAwards dinner
headings. Bullet points are acceptable, but use a in London,
range ofstructures and language, 6 C Woman:The real secret is to keep yourtime frame
Contenü You must: nice and simple.
. outline what should be included, e.g, local Part2: Trekking in the Himalayas
compan ies sending information,
-
. suggest how it should be organised, e.g, stalls 7 adventurous
where students can ask questions, I October/November
. suppor t youI recommendations,
'9 race
. round offwith a conclusion, l0 pudding
I I sleeping(-)bag
Question 3 (review) l2 rewarding
Sty/er Use semi-formal/informal language.you will need
I 3 translator
the language of description, narration, evaluation
and recommendation. Use clear paragraphs: an
l4 guest(-)house

introduction, description/narration, evaluation and a Part 3

conclusion with recommendations.
Content; You must:
l5 B People wrongly tend to assume that comedians

. will be prone to depression. lt's probably because

describe the book or say briefly what it's about.
the comedian is always finding humour in everyday
Don't spend too long on this.
misery, that's how comedy works,
. explain why you enjoyed it,
. l6 C Audiences laugh at comedians because those
suggest reasons why you would recommend it around them are laughing too, lt's a social thing,
to others.
according to Provine.And so, as a stand-up
Question 4 (letter) comedian, all I do is break their collective tension. I

Style: Use a formal style as this is similarto a letter of lift the audience up and then drop them,
application, Howeve6 as it's to a television company 17 C That's how I came to join the debating
you could use more interesting language to show society and that kind of got me noticed because I

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have a way with words as well with numbers.And Part2 A computer bag with style
before I knew it, I was wdüng for the university
newspaper as well, doing orientation meetings for
9 up (preposition, part of a phrasal verb)
l0 in (preposition, part of a fixed expression)
-
new students I loved anything with an audience - I I who (relative pronoun, introduces a clause)
you see, I couldn't help myself.
18D po I started dabbling in stand-up comedy - just
l2 when (time word, introduces a clause)

testing the water in various clubs at flrst. I hustled

l3 help (verb, part of a fixed expression)

and gigged wherever possible, gradually building

l4 out (preposition, part of a phrasal venb)
up my act, and always on the look out for the next
l5 ifithough (part of linking expression, emphasises that
something is true although something else is also true)

19A
opening.
It's certainly where I think l'm best, andTV can't
I ó set (verb, part of a phrasal verb) v
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capture that somehow Part 3: What makes a great waterfall? ú.

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208 dominate the stage. People think l'm olderthan
l7 overrated (verb to compound adjective)
I am actually which also helps - people feel
l8 height (adjective to noun) ;
uncomfortable if comedians look too young or U)
l9 incredibly (adjective to negative adver"b) Z
vulnerable,
20 indisputable (noun to negative adjective)
Part 4 2l enduring (verb to adjective)
22 breathtaking (noun to compound adjective)
ztF l'd read about mine in an online magazine - a
23 spectacular (noun to adjeclive)
proper write-up by someone who'd done it, not an
24 tropical (noun to adjective)
advertisement
22 E I took the advice of my boss Part 4
23 C The tutor on last year's course had recommended it
25 just as much fun (comparative with cs)
24 D Then one evening I got talking to a chap on the
26 do not appeal to me (parallel structure)
train who'd just done one. He made it sound so
27 chances are (that) Phil will get (fixed expression)
good
28 supposed to have been (reporting phrase)
25H An¡ruay my ex-flatmate who's a travel agent had
29 us took any notice of (collocation wrth keyword)
done it and it had certainly helped her:
30 be taken into account (fixed expression)
26D but l've noticed that I am being given a few different
things to do in the offlce now Part 5: Model citizen
27A. I came away feeling much betler equipped to face
3rD At first, when you arrive in the room, you could be
the demands of my job, more self-assured. forgiven for taking her for an assistant if a second
28C I think the people I work with were really impressed look didn't reveal her prettiness.
actually when I suggested using them,
324 and blow me if the woman who's launched a
298 And I was right,Thank to that certiflcate, l've got an
thousand shows doesnt blush.
interview for a job at a higher grade next weekl 33D and was breathtakingly level-headed and amusing in
30H but I was also put into a group with some really it
high- powered recruitment consultants. lt was
34C through the BFC, helps allocate sponsorship to new
through them I found the new job l'm starting... designers
354 but years of ballet classes meant she was a natunal
on the catwalk.
Test 2, Reading and Use of English (page 34)
3óB I wipe the facade off qurte literally when I come
home
Part l: The texting pigeons
Part 6
I D The other words are not followed by to in a flxed
expression, 37C What's remarkable is that some of these downsides
2 A The answer is a strong collocation, were identifled from the early days of the internet.
3 B The answer collocates with sensors. 38C providers succeeded in making their platforms and
4 B The other words arent followed by into. apps indispensable to userc, even when they come
5 D The other words aren't followed by on. to dominate an indivrdual's life to the point of harm.
6 A Although all the words have a similar meaning, only 398 My students frequently express concerns about the
the answer is the word for items like cameras. power of social media and the harm it can unleash,
7 C Only the answer collocates with from in a fixed 40A Whats more, the appeal looks to set to grow
irrespective of how superficial or ephemeral the latest
expression.
I C apps or social media platforms might seem to be,
Only the answer makes a strong collocation,

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Part Tz The long way home Part2

4l D There it wcs picks up on the idea that he's taking a Question 2 (email)
photograph, Style: Your style should be informal, as this is an email to
42 G quoy is another way of saying'harbour'. a friend,You should still use paragraphs for each
43 A Yet contrasts with their successful arrival and with separate point, and link your^ ideas and reasons
people's predictions that they would fail. clearly. Use an informal greeting and ending to your
44 C beccuse picks up on Charley's questions, email.
45 F Then we got back on our bíkes after the gap picks Conienl; You mustr
up on the fact that they sat down to look around . explain what your town has done to encourage
before continuing their journey people to save energy,
46 E the hold-up pick up on the collapsed bridge that . say how successful these ideas have been,
didn't allow them to continue. Also, We'd get ccross . suggest otherthings that could be done to
it when we got ccross lt, encourage people to save.
Part 8: Charity begins at the dinner table . round off with a conclusion,

47 B it makes me uneasy at times to think that while Question 3 (report)

people here are spending lavishly on slap-up meals,
Style: Your style should be formal, with suitable headings.
You can use bullet points forthe recommendations
people elsewhere are going hungry.
section, but don't make them too simple; remember
48 D Although relatively few people came in during the
weel<, which was a bit of a setback for us
to use a range of language and use connectors to
link them to your reasons, lnclude a rounding-off
49 C a very relevant choice for a restaurant business
sentence,
50 A it's also about helping to enable people in over 40
Content There are lots of things you could write about, for
countries to feed themselves and their families in
example when identifying what needs improving
the future
you could include information on;
5l C we've found that actually engaging their interest
. flndingaccommodation,
leads to enhanced donations
. methods of study,
52 C I would hope that customers will feel well disposed
. ways of meeting people,
to establishments that show they have a conscience . clubs that could be organised.
53 A The aim at the moment is to bring as many
restaurants on board as possible Question 4 (review)
54 B openly ofcourse, because they need to appreciate Sty/e; Your style should be semi-formal to informal.
what they are a part of The purpose of the review is to nominate what
55 A a high percentage of the funds collecled actually you think is the best or worst fllm and give your
flnd their way to the people who need it most reasons for this.You need to use the language of
5ó D we wer-e lool<ing for a way of raising our profile narration and evaluation. Use clear paragraphs - an
introduqtion, description/narrative, evaluation and
conclusion. Remember you're trying to persuade
the website to publish your review, so you may like
to use humour in your evaluation to make your
Part I
review more interesting and memorable. lnclude
things like rhetorical questions to engage the readen
Question I (essay) Content You must include:
Style: Use an essay format and formal language, . a short description of the film.
Paragraphs should be clearly divided and there . an evaluation of why you do or don't like it,
should be a clear introduction and conclusion. ldeas . reasons why it should be included on the list.
and points should be linked with connectors and
linking words.
Content: You must discuss two of the ideas and explain
which one of them you think has had the greatest
positive or negative impact on our lives. Give Part I

examples and evidence to support your ideas.

A it doesn't do much for me really,There are one or
two reas<¡nable songs, and there's nothing to object
to, but for me it's just more of the same,

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2 B Man: though it's not clear from the sleeve notes Part 4
which of them wrote each one actually which
always annoys me.
2l F lt was the commuting by bus to college that got me
Woman: I know what you mean, down - I was wasting hours a week on it
3 B Man:That word's so much part of the lexicon of 22 B but then later it got to feel a bit cramped.That's
th.e design industry that it's become imprecise and when I started looking round for somewhere new
more or less meaningless as a result, don't you 23 D so took advantage of a chance to work from home

think? - working for the same employer; but doing it all

online.
Woman: There could be something in that, you
know 24 E Basically, the firm wanted to move down south and

4 C Women:You know, re.lecting what seems complex my job came too - so I didnt have much choice

and reflned and gorng backto what's childlike and 25 A I had to put up with miserable flatmates always

simple,
finding fault with the cleaning, saying I was untidy
Man:You mean like that ltalian furniture that looks We had a very big bust-up
as if it's made out of Lego? I mean it's brilliantly
26 A but I hadn't realised l'd end up paying more for gas
versatile * you can fit the bits together and electricity
in different
ways like kids do with Lego,
27 F shops ... there's none worth going to round here,
5 B We were idealists, trying to create a new world. but I only found that out too late.
I mean, with the beneflt of hindsight, it was a
28 B I've always lived on my own, so I was surprised at

hopeless endeavourl how cut off I felt at flrst.

ó A We've got our earned out in the big wide
savings,
29 G Butwhen I complained aboutthe inadequate
world, to fall back on, so the stakes aren t so high. heating the landlord said basically take it or leave it'.
It was a shock
Part2:The office of the future 30 E I decided to join a gym or a sports club of some

7 paperless kind to make some new friends, and was surprised

8 architect to find that there's nothing closer than a half hours
9 routine bus ride away
l0 concentration
II lawyers
l2 teamwork
l3 advertising
l4 creative Part l: What makes a good souvenir?

Part 3 I B The other words cannot be used about wood.

2 C Only the answer has the meaning of 'coming out of'
t5 D I was able to plan a great deal, but often there's only 3 D The phrasal verb plcked up is the only one that flts
a split second to capture the shot you have in mind, the contexl.
tóc Theyd disappear for several minutes while you
4 B The other words aren't appropriate to the context,
watch, realising how much breathing you're doing,
5 D The other linking words dont have the right
until they come back up again - on a single breath!
meaning for the contexl.
17D ld never really seen this in photos before and it ó A Only the answer completes thís fixed expression
soon became a main theme of the book - to get
controdictton in rcrms,
across the playful, graceful and fun nature of being
7 B Only the answer completes the flxed expression to
underwater:
do with.
18 B I think the secret to respect the fact that we're
is
I A The other words can't be followed by the
intruders in their environment, preposition to.
r9A Nina;The most important thing is to choose your
subject very carefully .. , something ,. . that's not Part 2: Sushi chef
going to swim awa¡r 9 make (verb, collocatron with c/eor)
Alexr with most of the compacts you'll produce l0 very (adverb, used for emphasis)
great quality snaps if you follow Nina's advice about I I despite (linking word, introduces a contrasting idea)
subjeds 12 what (determiner; used to introduce a clause)
20c but that's not really the draw for us, it's more the l3 way (noun)
underwater landscapes - like the soft corals and the l4 few (quantifier; relates to the countable noun cuts)
flsh life theY suPPort,
l5' like (preposition, part of fixed expression with /ook)
ló with (preposition, after a ver-b)

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Part 3: Creating the perfect CV

PartT: Callof the wild
17
l8
persuasive (ver"b to adjective)
attachments (verb to noun)
4tc Whot con wild onimals tell us obout the woy tife shoutd
be lived refers to whot the whitethroatshows us
l9 nationality (adjective to noun)
42C You need to read the first part ofthe nexl
20 prospective (noun to adjective)
paragraph-- before gliding gentty bock down to safety
2l achievements (verb to noun)
22 qualifications (ver"b to noun)
to Or not, ofcourse
refers
43F This par^t refers to the reason for the bird's
23 Applicants (verb to noun)
behavioln lt is picked up in lhoús the evolutionory
LU 24 unlikely (verb to adjective)
V Part4 44D
reason for it, anyaoy.
l¿ refer s to deliberote courtíng of donger.
ú_ 4sB this feelíng refers to we thriil to donger.
LIJ just as well (that) you called (fixed
_25 expression)
26 provided me with the (verb + dependent preposition) 468 when we have risked ond surviverl ond returned sofe
ond sound leads in to the rhetorical questions in the
v) 27 no saying what the (parallel phrase)
last par agraph of the rext,
Z
= 28 has (now) taken over/charge/control ofthe (present
per-fect) Part 8: The critical moment
29 of the celebrities is (widely) expected (passive)
47 have to alter your appnoach accordingly
30 likely to result in (parallel structure)
48
IB ¡o1
So its a subconscious process.
Part 5: What price privacy? 49 C I use the technique ofbeing cheeky and rude
or
asking my subjects to do ridiculous things
3 I D Throughout the day the stream continues,
each 50 A lt's something that,s inside you.
message warning of yet another nail in
personal privacy.
the cofiln of 5l A they come up with ideas
32 C 52 B darkrooms get annihilated from photography
Even the strongest advocate of privacy recognises
schools.
that technology can offer enormous benefits to
individuals and
53 D I've always tried to push the boundaries of fashion
to society,
photograph¡r
33 A They know the location of my mobile and
the 54 A I prefer doing portraiture on location
numbers from which I received calls, and the
I send are routinely stored by all providers,
emails 55 B My shoots don't vary; an hourto set up, an hourto
whether take the shots.
I like it or not,
34 A CCW 56 C You don't have to know anything about the people
also gives me no free choice. lts purpose
may be to keep me secure, but I have no alternative
in advance ofthe session, you just tap into them
but to accept it,
35 B .., many technologies have brought benefits to
the consumer with little or no .ort to privacy
Encryption is one that springs to mind,
36 C This argument is sound in princtple, but there
Part I
seems
to be ljttle intellectual or anal¡ical basis for its 'Question
I (essay)
universal and unquestioned application,
Style: You should write in an essay format and with
Part 6: formaf language. paragraphs should be clearly
divided and there should be a clear introduction
37 A the author's achievement is to have distilled
and conclusion, ldeas and points should be linked
informatjon from a number ol highly technical
with connectors and linking words.
reports into a single narrative.
Content You must discuss only two of the ideas and explain
38C I did, however; flnd the rather grainy photographs
a which effect of international tourism has been the
bit disappointing and could have done wrthlui the
most important. Give examples and evidence to
somewhat approximate ine drawings.
I
support your ideas.
39D It's a shame, however, that the prosJ is so
measured
and traditional. lt's hardly a style that,s going Part2
to
appeal to a younger readership,
40A this is hardly a dumbing down because Ms. Mortock Question 2 (proposal)
reslsts the temptation to speculate unduly
Sty/e: Use a style that is formal, as this is a proposal.
about the Use proposal format, with headings. Divide the
artrfacts themselves, and doesn,t seek to romanticise points clearly into paragraphs, and if you use bullet
the lives of their owners.
points or numbering remember to use a range of
language.

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Content: You must include: One of the mosL rewarding ways is to invest in
. inlormation about problems with last years one of the many home design software packages
activity curnently available
. recommendations forthis years activity with 5 B Man:the standards are pretLy high and so any
reasons. reviewer uses that as their starting point - it's hard
.. a conclusion supporling your main forthe filmmakerto impress us any more with this
recommendations. kind of programme,
Woman: I don't deny that,
Question 3 (review) ó A No prizes forthe wolverines olthis world - non
Style: Use a style that is semi-formal to informal.The LLI
- purpose of the review is to give your opinion of
sad ly for thought-provoki ng sensitivity q uiet
reflection, intelligence - all of which I think count for
V
the documentary, and say whetherthere should a lot more, ú
be a second series.You need to use the language Lll
Part 2: Boredom
of narration and evaluation, Use clear paragraphs -
introduction, descri ption/narrative, eval uation and 7 l7lseventeen months a
conclusion. Remember that you need to be clear 8 group dynamics Z
=
about why you think there should or shouldnt be a 9 food
second series. l0 lecture
Content You must include: I I repetitive
.a short description of the documentary l2 personal meaning
'.
an evaluation of the programme, l3 excitement
reasons why it should or should not have a l4 picnic
second series.
Part 3
Question 4 (report) 15A The industry's in my blood .., a racecourse where
Styie; Use a style that is formal, with suitable headings
my dad worked
for a report.You can use bullet points forthe
róD I was lucky,there aren't many places going and
recommendations section, but remember to use a
there's no shortage of competition forthem.
range of language so don t make them too simple,
17 B We get all the big-names - owners and jockeys -
and use connectors to linkthem to your reasons.
and we try to look after them well, because their
lnclude a rounding-off sentence.
efforts underpin the entire sport,
Content There are lots of things you could write about, for
18c For me, running the racecourse, it's living on the
example you could include information on:
edge a lot of the time because whatever comes up
.the state of the accommodation.
has to be dealt with but that's what makes it fun.
.the type of activities on offe¡:
19c we had no choice but to call it off .. any other
. the safety features.
decision would've been irresponsible.
. the quality of the staff.
208 So by making adjustments to the budgets for that,
we can absorb any losses
Part 4

2tH The piece of mine ,. . which made a bit of a splash

Part I in one of the weeklies, but my regular column was
IC asthis is also the season when swallows make their mentioned too,
annual migration from south to nofth, I've selected 22F I got it for a full-lengh feature I shot about
an illustration of that particular bird from Audubon's computer games and how they're meant to actually
monumental work The Birds of Americo as this stimulate the brain.
weeks picture. 234 I mean, I did really feel my book had the edge over
2A with a propensity for self-mythologising ,.. where the other nominees, though their writing is good of

he spread the completely unfounded rumourthat course.

he was of royal descent 24D plan . . . planting and ground levels and things, even if
3B geüing a clear mental image of your different they haven t got a big plot
options can be a difflcult process, 25E I got the award for my spring collection, which was
4B The good news is that if you re willing to invest a rather dark - no floral prints or pastel shades this
little bit of money and, more importantly, time in year ,.. the catwalk's always great fun if you like
formulating your ideas, it can be greatly minimised. people-watching, and actually there were some
great outfits on show

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26 F The actual evening was a bit of a let down actuall¡t Part 5

not as glamorous as lU imagined
27 E my work has come in for a fair b¡t of criticism
3r B parents have little or no influence on the characters

over the last year; especially from one parlicular

oltheir children.
newspaper reviewen So I felt vindicated in a way
32 C let you off the hook means that you will not be
blamed
28 A and exposure in the media's always welcome.
29 H I had to
laugh at all the fuss they made at the
33 D As unlilce his sister Daisy as randomness will allow.
ceremony, Both my daughters ended up shedding a
34 C How have he and Rosalind, such dutiful,
conventional types ...
few tears,
LIJ 30G 35 A whose passion is for mastery in all the nuances of
V The people on the panel went on about it so much
that they began to get on my nerves actually the blues guitar tradition
ú. 36 B When player and listener together know the route
LLI so well

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= Part l: Football as an art form 378 One slight oversight perhaps is the lack of any truly
commonplace objects, especially in the service
I B Only the answer can be followed by of areas.
2 B sing/e is used here for emphasis, 38 A This,like other exhibits is accompanied by a
3 D ¡n greot detoilis a flxed phrase, comprehensive caption board which provides
4 C how rorely is a phrase referring to frequenc¡r background detail on its provenance and
5 B octively involved is a fixed phrase, construclion.
6 A The answer is a phrasal verb meaning'slart moving' 39 D Popularity comes at a price, of course, and finding
7 C The answer is the only phrasal verb that fits the quite so many enthusiastic and vocal visitors in such
contexl. close proximityto each otherwas something of a
8 B Left. them all behind is a collocation, distraction
40 A even if some of the best are concealed in rather
Part2: An intrigu¡ng letter
dimly lit corners,
9 who (relative pronoun, introduces a clause) Part 7z Stiff breeze, no cocktails
l0 AlthoughAl/hile (contrastive linker)
I I oflwith (preposition) 4l F though picks up on one of the best, the initiol 36
l2 no/little (adjective, fixed expression) hours links with fom the ou¿set ,and oportfrom the
l3 iflwhether (conjunction) unoccustomed speed afterthe gap picks up on we
l4 what (relative pronoun, introduces a clause) sped southwcró .,, mol<ng omozing time,
l5 such (intensifler) 42 B however sty/ish picks up on such luxury and minor
ló as (advert) lnconyeniences after the gap with drowbacks
43 E any kind of o drink links to cocktoil blender and bring
Part 3: Tíme management
the boot under control to the steerlng hod just foiled
l7 identifles (noun to vert) . completely.
l8 objectives (noun to noun) 44 G him links to Peter and what he was on obout links to
l9 specific (verb to adjective) Once the penny hod dropped after the gap,
20 underestimate (verb to veó) 45 A This hod become apporent link to onything con go
2l allowance (veó to noun) wrong,
22 originalfy (noun to adjective) 46 D lt could hove been worse links to took us stroight on to
23 judg(e)ment (noun to noun) o mudbank
24 realistic (adjective to adjective)
Part 8: Gullible's travels
Part4
47 C Doctorow was delighted and let the line stand in
25 be turned on by whichever member (passive) future editions
26 will be the/our only alternative (parallel phrase) 48 B The Crick family lacks ambition and drive, driven
27 to nothing but (parallel phrase) to 'unquiet and sleep-defeating thoughts' by
28 dawn before the students goVcame/arrived (phrasal the insistently flat, monotonous land;while the
verb) Atkinsons, who live on the only hill, get'ideas', spot
29 longer we stayed, the more we (reported speech, gaps in the market, and make a fortune brewing
comparative) been
30 to our horror; we could see (fixed expressioñ)

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