YERSIN

UNIVERSITY

FACULTY OF FOREIGN LANGUAGES

& ORIENTAL STUDIES

DALAT

2024

ENGLISH 3
B1 PRELIMINARY PRACTICE
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LISTENING
B1 PRELIMINARY

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B1 - Listening

TEST 1
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a film they’ve just seen.
Why didn’t the boy enjoy the film?
A It was very frightening.
B It lasted too long.
C It had terrible acting.
9 You will hear two friends talking about some biology homework.
The girl suggests that the boy should
A ask his teacher for help.
B get information from the internet.
C look in the biology textbook.
10 You will hear two friends talking about an interview with a singer they’ve seen on
TV.
They agree that
A the singer’s answers were interesting.
B the interviewer was quite rude.
C the questions were confusing.
11 You will hear a girl telling her friend about a diving trip.
How did the girl feel about it?
A sure she will go again
B glad she went with a relative
C pleased with her diving skills
12 You will hear a girl talking to a friend about basketball.
The girl is trying to
A explain the rules of the game.
B describe a game she took part in.
C encourage the boy to start playing.
13 You will hear a boy talking about a trip to a city with his family.
Why did the boy’s family get lost?
A They couldn’t understand their map.
B Someone gave them the wrong directions.
C The guidebook contained incorrect information.
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TEST 2
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a music performance.

The friends agree that
A the concert hall was too big.
B the performance was too short.
C the musicians needed more practice.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a play they have seen recently.
What surprised the girl about the play?
A how young the audience was
B how unusual the ending was
C how good the acting was
10 You will hear a boy telling a friend about an art course he went on.
What did the boy enjoy most about it?
A the strong focus on drawing and painting
B the teacher’s sense of humour
C the variety of practice activities
11 You will hear two friends talking about getting to school.
The girl thinks that walking to school with her friends
A is a good way to be sociable.
B takes longer than walking alone.
C causes problems for other pedestrians.
12 You will hear a boy talking to a friend about his new house.
How does the boy feel about it?
A pleased with its location
B amazed at how big it is
C satisfied with how it’s decorated
13 You will hear a girl talking about a day out with her family.
Why did the girl’s family choose to go to the river?
A There are many things to do.
B It’s close to where they live.
C It’s a good place for a picnic.
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TEST 3
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a play.

Why did the girl leave the theatre early?
A She felt unwell.
B She hated the play.
C She had an appointment.
9 You will hear two friends talking about the food at a school party.
They agree that
A there was lots of variety.
B everything there was tasty.
C the food they took was popular.
10 You will hear two friends talking about a soccer match they both watched on TV.
Why was the boy disappointed?
A The team he supports lost.
B His favourite player was injured.
C The quality of the match was bad.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a new science building at their school.
They agree that
A it looks great from the outside.
B the equipment is very good.
C it is very well decorated.
12 You will hear a girl talking about a blog she has started writing.
How does she feel about it?
A delighted that other people like it
B surprised it was so easy to set up
C satisfied with its appearance
13 You will hear a girl telling her friend about learning Chinese.
The boy suggests that the girl should
A use websites to help her.
B find a conversation class.
C buy a good textbook.
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TEST 4
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
8 You will hear two friends talking about travelling into the town centre.
Why does the girl prefer taking the bus to the town centre?
A There’s a bus stop hear her home.
B She meets someone she knows on it.
C The service is very frequent.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a music video they’ve seen.
The friends agree that
A the song is excellent.
B the dancing is original.
C the video is well made.
10 You will hear two friends talking about buying a mobile phone.
The boy thinks the girl should
A get the newest model.
B go to the phone shop.
C look at lots of reviews.
11 You will hear two friends talking about school.
The girl is feeling pleased because she
A was given a reward for her school work.
B was chosen to play in a sports match.
C got a high mark for her homework.
12 You will hear a boy telling his friend about a family visit to some relatives.
How did he feel about it?
A worried that he annoyed someone
B upset that they stayed so long
C sorry when they had to leave
13 You will hear two friends talking about a new swimming pool.
What did the girl like best about it?
A The water is very warm.
B There are fun things to do.
C Lost of young people use it.
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TEST 5
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear a boy telling his friend about a snowboarding trip.
What problem did the boy have on the trip?
A He damaged some equipment.
B He injured himself.
C He became ill.
9 You will hear two friends talking about the new library at their school.
The girl thinks that
A the staff are helpful.
B there should be more books.
C it’s a good place to do homework.
10 You will hear two friends talking about a new clothes shop.
They agree the shop would be better if
A the assistants were more friendly.
B there was more choice of clothes.
C it was in the town centre.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a new classmate.
The boy thinks the new classmate.
A is very clever.
B likes playing sport.
C talks too much.
12 You will hear a girl talking about her big brother going away to college.
How does she feel about it?
A pleased there’s less noise
B surprised than she’s so sad
C upset he’s gone so far away
13 You will hear two friends talking about playing tennis.
The boy wants the girl to
A practise with him regularly.
B recommend a tennis coach.
C teach him some new techniques.
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TEST 6
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about working with other students in class.
The girl thinks that working with other students in class
A is more useful for the lesson.
B takes longer than working alone.
C makes classes more fun.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a school trip to a museum.
The friends agree that
A the exhibitions were all interesting.
B there were nice things in the shop.
C it was too large to see in one visit.
10 You will hear two friends talking about a football match.
The boy is feeling happy because
A his team won.
B he scored a goal.
C his parents came to watch.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a poem they’ve read.
They think the poem would be better if
A it was shorter.
B it had a clearer meaning.
C the sections were in a different order.
12 You will hear a boy asking a girl about an essay he has written.
The girl thinks the boy should
A add more detail.
B change the subject.
C improve the style.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a video game.
Why is the boy talking to the girl about the video game?
A to apologise
B to make a request
C to thank her
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TEST 7
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a film.

What does the woman say about it?
A It’s only suitable for young people.
B The director doesn’t usually make action films.
C It has already been on TV.
9 You will hear two friends talking about someone the woman lives with.
They think it would be a good idea
A to ask him to leave.
B to remind him to do the washing-up.
C to leave him a note of things to do.
10 You will hear a woman telling a friend about a holiday she is going on.
How does she feel about it?
A She is worried it might be expensive.
B She doesn’t think she will be lonely.
C She doesn’t like doing long walks.
11 You will hear two friends talking about meeting a relation at the airport.
To help the person find him, the man has decided
A to take a sign.
B to wear something colourful.
C to email her when she arrives.
12 You will hear two friends talking about getting to the train station.
The man thinks
A the bus will take a long time.
B a taxi is too expensive.
C the train will be late.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a new laptop.
What does the man say about the old one?
A He took it to work for a while.
B It was slow to start.
C It stopped working.
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TEST 8
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a new cafe in town.
What does the woman say about it?
A It has just opened.
B The choice of food is too simple.
C She thinks it will be successful.
9 You will hear two friends talking about litter.
They both agree
A there aren’t enough street cleaners.
B people drop litter without thinking.
C people should tidy up litter in their street.
10 You will hear a woman telling a friend about a new car.
What does she say about it?
A She has seen one she likes in town.
B A colleague has a similar car.
C She plans to drive to work.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a website they use.
They both think
A it can be difficult to choose a date or time.
B it’s cheaper if you book immediately.
C you get the tickets very quickly.
12 You will hear two friends talking about a photography competition.
The man’s brother
A gets permission before using a photo.
B has strangers asking him to take a photo of them.
C has never deleted a photo.
13 You will hear two friends talking about the man’s birthday.
What does he say about the morning?
A He usually has breakfast in bed.
B His son got up late.
C His son and daughter were laughing and joking.
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Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a dance performance.

What is the woman worried about?
A They need more lessons.
B They don’t have anyone who can lead the group.
C They don’t have enough people in the group.
9 You will hear two friends talking about a book they’ve read.
The man
A finished reading it quickly.
B thinks the author’s other books are more complicated.
C suggests trying a different author.
10 You will hear a man telling a friend about a football match.
He thinks
A there will be more people there than usual.
B it was difficult to get tickets.
C he might get a job selling tickets.
11 You will hear two friends talking about a visit to the dentist.
What does the woman say about the appointment?
A It was earlier than she wanted.
B There wasn’t a morning one available.
C It’s with a dentist she prefers.
12 You will hear two friends talking about their evening meal.
What does the man say?
A He’d like pasta.
B They always eat takeaways.
C He’d prefer a mild curry.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a friend’s birthday present.
What does the man say about Sandra?
A She doesn’t like reading books.
B She isn’t doing anything on Friday.
C She doesn’t like surprises.
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TEST 10
Listening Part 2

Questions 8-13
For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a trip to the theatre.
What does the woman say about it?
A The theatre offers cheaper entry to some students.
B It’s not always necessary to show student ID.
C She is a part-time student.
9 You will hear two friends talking about the man’s job.
The man
A is looking for work as an accountant.
B is prepared to earn less money.
C knows what qualifications he needs.
10 You will hear a husband and wife talking about breakfast.
What does the wife say?
A There isn’t any cereal left.
B They need to buy bread.
C She would like to have the same drink as usual.
11 You will hear two friends talking about buying a bed.
The woman thinks the ones online
A are better quality.
B might be cheaper.
C cost less in the furniture store.
12 You will hear two friends talking about going for a walk.
What do they both agree about?
A The need to take an umbrella.
B The walk will be a healthy thing to do.
C They need to check the weather forecast.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a passport photograph.
What does the man say?
A The shop assistants are really helpful.
B The post office is open in the evening.
C The nearest machine doesn’t work.
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READING
B1 PRELIMINARY

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PART 3

In this part of the test, read the text and the questions below it. For each question,
choose the correct answer.

TEST 1
A hotel under the sea
Want to sleep under the sea? The company Planet Ocean has plans for an exciting
underwater hotel, which they hope to build in locations all over the world.

The hotel won't be large, with only 12 guest rooms, plus a restaurant. Guests will get to the
hotel in a lift - so no diving or getting wet! The hotel will float 10 metres under the ocean,
although it will be attached to the sea bed to prevent it from moving too far. Because it
won't be very deep under the water, the sun will shine down and provide light. Guests will
get great close-up views of the fish and other sea creatures, which won't be bothered by the
hotel and so won't make any effort to avoid it.

The hotel's design, with clear plastic walls, means guests will be able to see the sea and all
the creatures that live there around, above and below them in their rooms. They will almost
get the feeling that they are swimming in the ocean. The luxury rooms will have a shower,
TV and even the internet. The restaurant will serve high-quality meals. As you might
expect, Planet Ocean wants to encourage people to eat less fish, so guests won't find any
on the menu. What's more surprising is that the atmosphere will be silent, so guests will
have to imagine the sound of the ocean around them.

The hotel won't be cheap to build and it won't be cheap to stay in. But the designers are
especially proud of the fact that it will be environmentally friendly. It will use electricity,
of course, but it will produce its own, and won't disturb ocean life at all. In fact, the
designers hope some sea creatures will build their homes on parts of the building, which
will bring real benefits to the underwater world.

Planet Ocean's future designs include a moving hotel. It perhaps sounds like this will work
in the same way as a cruise ship, but this is not the case. In fact, rather than moving between
continents and countries, it will stay within a single country's waters, but only occasionally
change positions around its coast.
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Questions

1 What do we learn about the hotel?

A Guests will have to swim down to get to it.
B Its lights will shine into the sea so guests can see the fish.
C It will only have a small number of rooms.
D Fish and other sea creatures will be scared of it.
2 What might guests find strange about staying at the hotel?

A swimming from their rooms into the ocean

B having ocean life in their room
C enjoying a meal of freshly caught fish
D being unable to hear the ocean
3 What is the best thing about the hotel, according to the designers?

A It won't cost much to build.

B It won't use much electricity.
C It won't cause any damage to the environment.
D Fish and other sea creatures won't come very close to it.
4 Planet Ocean's moving hotel will

A rarely move from one site to another.

B travel between various countries.
C be similar to a type of cruise ship.
D remain close to the coast of each continent.
5 What might a guest in this hotel say?
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TEST 2
The price of a perfect holiday?
Cruises are becoming more and more popular, with around 20 million passengers per year
now enjoying holidays on board luxury ships. Many people see a cruise as the perfect way
to sit back and do nothing, and enjoy time off work. Everything you could possibly need is
within easy reach. On board, there are shops, theatres, cinemas, swimming pools and
leisure centres. There are more facilities, in fact, than most towns offer their residents, It's
therefore easy to see why they are so popular. But what is the effect on the environment of
this trend?

Although it usually takes less energy for a vehicle to move through water than over land,
cruise ships are often huge, with the biggest ones carrying up to 6,000 passengers. Moving
such large vehicles requires enormous engines, which burn as much as 300,000 litres of
fuel a day. One scientist has calculated that cruise ships create as much pollution as 5
million cars going over the same distance. Because they are out at sea, they also burn dirtier
fuel that isn't allowed on land. Unfortunately, no government has control over the amount
of air pollution out at sea.

Cruises also produce huge amounts of rubbish, and cruise ships aren't usually good at
recycling. Waste water from showers and toilets is usually poured directly into the sea as
much per day as from a small town. Waste food from restaurants isn't put into the sea, but
still causes problems when brought back to the land.

Cruise ships also cause difficulties in the cities where they stop. Popular destinations can
get five or six ships per day, with thousands of tourists at a time. Good for restaurants? No.
Restaurant owners complain that the visitors look around for a few hours and then return
to their ship to eat. What's more, the crowds can put off other tourists, who complain that
the streets are too busy. Some towns have banned cruise ships or put a limit on the number
that can stop at the same time. People who care about the environment worry that as the
cruise industry continues to grow, so too will the issues for our planet.
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Questions

1 What is the writer trying to do in paragraph 1?

A persuade people to go on cruise ships

B explain why cruise ships have become so popular
C compare cruise ships with a typical holiday resort
D describe how the services cruise ships offer have changed
2 One reason cruise ships cause a lot of air pollution is because

A they carry large numbers of cars as well as passengers.

B their engines are not as efficient as those of other ships.
C it takes more energy to move through water than over land.
D they use types of fuel that are not permitted on land.
3 What do we learn about the waste products on cruise ships?

A All the waste products are carried back to shore.

B Waste food is often thrown away at sea.
C Most cruise ships recycle their waste products.
D An enormous amount of the waste water isn't recycled.
4 How do some people feel about the cruise ship passengers who visit their cities?

A surprised that they are rude to other tourists

B annoyed that they don't spend money on meals
C happy that they fill up all the restaurants
D pleased to see so many visitors to the city
5 Which best describes large cruise ships?

A They seem to offer ideal relaxing holidays, but they aren't environmentally
friendly.
B They are becoming very popular and they bring a lot of benefits, in spite of their
problems.
C They used to cause a lot of pollution, but things are improving now.
D They cause pollution in the sea and on land, so cities are planning to ban them in
the future.
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TEST 3
Athletics in Jamaica
Jamaica has produced some of the world's best athletes, including stars such as Usain Bolt
and Veronica Campbell-Brown. Is this success partly due to one event - the Jamaica
Schools' Championships?

The four-day Championships have taken place every year since 1910. Nearly 200 school
students take part in front of an audience of over 30,000 people. The event is also shown
on live TV, and the whole country watches what is sometimes called Jamaica's mini-
Olympics. The competitors take it very seriously, and they all want to win. Classmates and
former students also come to support and encourage their schools.

School coach Dwayne Simpson has trained many young stars. He believes the
Championships have an important role in the development of young athletes. They are the
biggest schools' competition in the world, he says, and other countries are now looking to
copy them. He also believes that the Championships give young athletes a reason to
practise. They want to do well for their school, so they work and train together as a team,
so they produce better results.

The Championships have turned many young students into stars, but those who are most
talented as adults don't always win as young teenagers. Olympic gold medallist Usain Bolt,
for example, failed to win a single race at the Championships as an under-15 runner.
Olympic champion Veronica Campbell-Brown was always easily beaten in the lower-age
groups before finally winning as an older student.

Nathaniel Day, a young runner from Britain, has studied and trained in Jamaica for the last
two years. 'Young athletes here get experience of being on TV from the age of 12,' he says,
'so when they're older, they aren't scared of big occasions and they perform well. In the
UK, athletes don't perform in front of the cameras until they're adults, and sometimes they
find it hard to deal with.' According to Nathaniel, the Championships also give young
athletes a goal. 'Because it's such a big event, it gives them an idea of how exciting it is to
perform in an Olympic stadium. It helps them develop the ambition to become champions.'
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Questions

1 What does the text say about the Championships?

A Thirty thousand people watch them on TV.

B Young athletes take part just to have fun.
C They started over 100 years ago.
D Some former students take part.
2 What does Dwayne Simpson say about the Championships?

A Other countries should try to hold a similar competition.

B They have grown too big in recent years.
C They encourage young athletes to do their best.
D Schools are always keen to do well.
3 In paragraph 4, what does the writer say about Jamaica's Olympic champions?

A They could beat even the oldest students in some races.

B They occasionally lost races, but only to much older students.
C They tried much harder after losing all their races as teenagers.
D They took time to develop into world-class athletes.
4 According to Nathaniel Day, the event

A helps young athletes get used to being filmed.

B is more exciting than the Olympics.
C makes some young athletes feel nervous of big occasions.
D is hard for some young competitors to deal with.
5 Which best describes the Jamaica Schools' Championships?

A It's an international competition which prepares young athletes for the Olympics.
B It's an important event which helps young athletes to improve.
C It's a huge social event which brings people together to have fun.
D It's a local event which gives young athletes the chance to perform in a relaxed
atmosphere.
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TEST 4
The end of tv?
Tom Collins offers his opinion

I keep reading articles that argue the TV is dead. According to this view, people are
spending far more time using the Internet for their entertainment and for information. As a
result, they argue the TV is becoming less and less important in our lives. The time we
spend watching videos online is certainly increasing but I don't think this is a reason to
believe we should be saying goodbye to the television.

The TV is still a very popular way a lot of us get our entertainment at home. It offers us the
chance to see top musical artists, great films and documentaries and sometimes, thanks to
important live events, it has the power to bring the whole country and all ages together in
a way the Internet never could. How often do thousands or even millions of friends or
families sit down at the same time to watch something together online?

Some people argue that the TV offers a poor quality of programmes on the many channels
we now have. It is certainly true that many of the channels do nothing more than repeat old
shows or offer cheap, low quality programmes. However, I would argue that a lot of content
on the Internet isn't particularly great. At least TV shows have professional people checking
the quality of shows, which a lot of content on the web doesn't.

I agree that it is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest news on the Internet, even though
much of it is not true or certainly can't be trusted. I enjoy sitting down to the news on TV
in the evening, knowing that I am more likely to believe the information than the things I
read online. Anybody can post information on the Internet and a lot of it is opinion rather
than fact.

So I don't think we should be so quick to say goodbye to the TV. In fact, I think it has many
more years left in it! I certainly won't be swapping my TV for the latest laptop and will
continue to enjoy relaxing in front of it in the evenings.
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Questions

1 The author thinks that

A TV is no longer important.
B people are spending more time watching videos on the Internet.
C people spend too much time on the Internet.
D people don't have time to watch TV.
2 What does the author say about TV?

A It's the only way to see important live events.

B It is more popular than the Internet.
C It can attract huge audiences for live events.
D It is more popular with certain age groups.
3 The author thinks that

A nothing on the Internet is checked.

B it is cheaper to make programmes for the Internet.
C some programmes are shown again and again on TV.
D there are too many channels on TV.
4 The author says that compared to the Internet,

A TV news is more reliable.

B people don't give their opinion on TV.
C TV news is not up to date.
D TV news can always be trusted.
5 What might the author say about the TV?

A "Eventually, mobile phones and laptops will replace it."

B "It will remain a popular form of entertainment."
C "We need fewer channels and better quality programmes."
D "It's not as important as it used to be."
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TEST 5
Kirsty wade, young athlete
I’ve always been keen on sport and very fit so a few years ago I decided to join my local
athletics club. In the beginning I put all my effort into the long jump because it was my
best event, but the coach encouraged me to try different things.

I ended up as a middle-distance runner, which means I don’t run the short distances like
100 metres, or long cross-country races, but the in-between ones like 800 metres. It’s an
interesting type of running because you have to mix speed with strength. You also have to
think a lot about how you race, and choose the right moment to run at your maximum
speed. You need to do quite a lot of regular training when you first start and it helps if you
have a good coach who can keep you motivated and teach you the basics.

I take part in some quite major competitions now, but I still remember my first race. I was
so nervous before it started. And when it finished, I could still feel my hands shaking. It
was a great race and I came second so I was very pleased. Since then, I’ve learned to stay
calm before and during races. I do a lot of breathing exercises that help me stay focused
and relaxed. Competing has really helped me to trust in my own abilities. And now I find
that I love running in front of a crowd – I suppose it’s a sort of performance.

One thing I don’t enjoy so much is how hard you have to work to stay fit and strong enough
to race, although it helps that I often train with others. I try to eat and sleep well, but I don’t
have a special diet. Mostly it’s a case of getting plenty of variety and eating more of
everything because I’m so active.

I sometimes watch Olympic athletes on TV and imagine myself in their position. It must
be a fantastic experience, but at the moment I don’t feel that is necessarily where I’m
aiming. I think you have to give up so much if you want to reach that level.
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Questions

1 Why did the writer join an athletics club?

A Because she enjoyed taking part in sports.

B Because she thought she should get more exercise.
C Because she wanted to become an athletics coach.
D Because she wanted to become a professional long jumper.
2 What does the writer say about 800-metre running?

A You have to know when to run fastest.

B It’s harder than running in the 100 metres.
C It’s more important to be quick than strong.
D You need to forget everything and just run.

3 What does the writer say about competing in races now?

A It always makes her feel scared.

B It feels good to be in front during the race.
C It’s helped her to develop new skills.
D She enjoys people watching her race.

4 What does the writer say about the food she eats?

A If she eats a lot, she can run faster.

B Eating plenty of food helps her to sleep better.
C She eats the same kind of things as other people.
D She would like to eat different types of food.

5 Which best describes the writer?

A A young athlete who trains hard and hopes to be selected for the Olympics in the
future.
B A girl who was good at the long jump and likes running, but who doesn’t see
herself becoming an international athlete.
C A girl who is a keen athlete, but doesn’t like running in front of a crowd and who
finds the training very boring.
D A keen athlete who finds it enjoyable to practise with other people and compete as
part of a team.
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TEST 6
One to watch!
Essay by Jessica Bourne, aged 14

I'm a big fan of films featuring the spy James Bond. I've got most of them on DVD. We've
recently bought Quantum of Solace, in which Daniel Craig plays the part of Bond. I don't
know why the film's got that name - but it's a great movie, anyway.

All the actors who've played James Bond have been great, but Daniel Craig, who's made
lots of other films, plays the part better than any of them. Even though he doesn't talk very
much, I think he's the most perfect actor for the role. He even does a few of the more
dangerous things in the film himself, instead of getting someone else to do them. I did
wonder sometimes whether he'd be clever enough to defeat the bad people - but I'm not
going to tell you the ending! The actress who stars with Craig gives a fantastic performance
too - I loved all the glamorous clothes she wore!

The director probably had a hard job making this Bond film as full of action as earlier ones.
But the excitement starts right at the beginning here, with a car chase along a mountain
road, and plenty of other thrilling scenes, too - Bond leaping off tall buildings and so on.
Unfortunately, I found the story difficult to follow in places, and it also seemed to be over
very quickly - it lasted under two hours. I also felt there weren't as many jokes as in the old
Bond films. And where was all the ridiculous Bond equipment - the underwater car or
exploding watch that everyone laughed at? This is a more serious, darker Bond film, but I
still really enjoyed it.

Questions

1 What is Jessica trying to do in her essay?

A explain what first attracted her to Bond films

B tell readers about the Bond DVDs she owns
C give a balanced view of a Bond film she has seen
D describe how Daniel Craig got the part of James Bond
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2 What can a reader find out from Jessica's essay?

A whether Quantum of Solace is her favourite Bond film

B what other films Daniel Craig has made
C which other actors have played James Bond
D whether she thinks Daniel Craig is the best James Bond

3 What does Jessica tell us about Craig in the new Bond film?

A He performs some of the action scenes.

B He wears some stylish clothes.
C He is given a lot of lines to say.
D He looks strong and fit enough to fight the criminals.

4 What is one problem with the film, according to Jessica?

A It seems a bit too long.

B It's sometimes hard to understand what's happening.
C It has too much silly technology in it.
D It has jokes that aren't very funny.

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TEST 7
Cycling in the countryside
By Chris Jones, aged 14

Have you ever been cycling? This spring my older brother and I left the busy city and spent
a long weekend cycling in the countryside. Our average speed was only around 14 kph, but
that didn't matter. We hadn't come to break any speed records, or to get fit and healthy. All
we wanted was some fresh air and a break from schoolwork. My bike only once went more
than 30 kph, and that was when I raced my brother down the only hill on our route.

We really enjoyed cycling along flat, traffic-free country paths. There was plenty of spring
sunshine, but it was quite cold, especially in the mornings. We didn't mind, though - and
we soon warmed up as we rode along. Our only problem was when my brakes started
making a terrible noise. But I didn't mind as it gave us an excuse to visit a café while a
helpful bike mechanic had a look at it.

That was one of the best things about our route: every few kilometres there was a village
where we could find everything we needed. All the local people were really friendly, too.
However, most places we stopped at served chips with all the meals, which soon got fairly
boring.

One night we were woken at 4 a.m. by a group of rugby fans singing loudly in the hotel
corridor. We were tired and bad-tempered when we set off the next morning and very nearly
got lost, but soon felt more cheerful when the sun came out. That's what I like about cycling
- it's simple and it's fun. If you're looking for a short break that's active and cheap, then
cycling is a great choice!

Questions

1 What is Chris Jones doing in this text?

A describing the different places he saw while cycling

B comparing cycling to other forms of exercise
C suggesting places to stay on a cycling holiday
D recommending cycling as a good type of holiday
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2 What do we find out about Chris's bike?

A It wasn't as good as his brother's.

B It was too old to go fast.
C It needed attention at one point.
D It had trouble going up hills.
3 Chris was pleased because

A he and his brother had chosen a good route.

B he felt much healthier than before he began his trip.
C he met other people who were keen on cycling.
D he went away at the best time of year for cycling
4 What did Chris dislike about his trip?

A breaking down
B the food
C the weather
D getting lost
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BAKING
By Sam Jarvis, aged 12

My grandmother loves making bread and cakes, and is always surprised that the rest of my
family never do any baking. So, my parents decided they'd take me and my younger sister
on a course, so that we could all find out how to make bread - and pizza, our favourite
food! We booked our places, and set off for Oakton Farm in the countryside.

It was a very long drive, and when we arrived, we went straight to bed. The next morning,
we got up early, fed the ducks on the lake, and looked at the bull in the next field. Then we
met our teacher, Michael, who seemed quite strict, and the other parents and children, who
were really friendly.

The cooking part was brilliant. Michael gave us long white coats to wear, which we all felt
a bit silly in. Then we all made bread rolls, mixing flour and water with our hands. My
sister kept complaining at first. Then even she started to enjoy it, and to concentrate on
following the instructions. Dad made lots of mess, I got flour on the floor and in my hair,
and Mum didn't even get angry! I took ages to make my rolls, though.

We finally put our initials on the bottom of each roll, then made some pizzas and decorated
them, which was fun. And we didn't even have to do the washing-up! For something to do
while the pizzas were cooking, we all went for a swim in the lake. It was fantastic. Then
we went back inside and ate our pizzas. They were the best we'd ever tasted!

Questions

1 What is Sam trying to do in the text?

A. explain how to bake cakes

B. discuss the importance of knowing how to cook
C. describe how he enjoyed a day with his family
D. inform readers about life on a farm
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2 Sam's parents took the children to Oakton Farm because they wanted them to

A. learn a new skill.

B. make something for their grandmother.
C. spend time in the countryside.
D. meet other people the same age.
3 What do we learn about Oakton Farm?

A. It had lots of animals living there.

B. It was far from where they lived.
C. It was just like Sam expected.
D. It was run by a friendly man.
4 What does Sam say about his cooking experience?

A. He was better at it than his sister.

B. He liked wearing the clothes he was given.
C. He could be untidy without getting into trouble.
D. He was the first to finish.
5 What might Sam write in a postcard to his grandmother?
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TEST 9
SKATEBOARDING
by Rachel Martin, aged 11

I've practised skateboarding for 18 months now, and I was the youngest person in a street
skateboarding competition last year. I spend my free time at my town's new skatepark - I rarely
stay at home and watch TV.

Before the new skatepark was built this year, the nearest skatepark was in a town 10 km away.
Some of my older friends went there, but my mum wouldn't let me go because I wasn't old enough.
The only place to skate was on the pavements, but then I fell and injured my arm.

I wasn't popular with pedestrians either, so I stopped! Nowadays, though, I can use the new
skatepark in the evenings - it's got huge lights, so you can use it even at night.

We've got a skatepark at our school now, too. It keeps us fit! The school skatepark is dangerous
for smaller children like my little brother, though, as the teenage students also use their rollerskates
or ride their BMX bikes there. I guess they prefer it because the skatepark in town is pretty busy.

I've always found schoolwork easy, but skateboarding is hard! My favourite trick is jumping over
boxes. Doing things like that really makes you concentrate, which is a challenge, but it's something
I really enjoy. My older sister works as a skateboard instructor, so one day l'd like to be like her.
It's unusual for girls to skate around here, so although I love it, it's a bit lonely.

I’d like more girls to join in!

Questions

1 In this text Rachel Martin

A. explains what equipment is needed for skateboarding.

B. describes the places for skateboarding in her area.
C. persuades young people to enter skateboarding competitions.
D. compares skateboarding with other sports.
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2 Why was it hard for Rachel to go skateboarding last year?

A. There wasn't a skatepark near enough to her house.

B. None of her friends were able to go with her.
C. She was worried she would hurt herself.
D. She wasn't allowed to go out in the evenings.
3 What does Rachel say about the skatepark at her school?

A. It allows younger children to practise their skating.

B. It takes too many people away from other sports.
C. It is used for several different activities.
D. It is more crowded than the skatepark in town.
4 What does Rachel like about skateboarding?

A. getting the chance to be good at something

B. having to think carefully
C. learning new skills from her sister
D. doing an activity with girls of her own age
5 Which of the following might Rachel write in her diary?
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TEST 10
A month ago, I had no idea that on a Saturday afternoon in November I’d be hanging 30
metres above the ground and enjoying it. Now I looked down at the river far below me,
and realised why people love rock-climbing.

My friend Matt and I had arrived at the Activity Centre on Friday evening. The
accommodation wasn’t wonderful, but we had everything we needed (beds, blankets,
food), and we were pleased to be out of the city and in the fresh air.

On Saturday morning we met the other ten members of our group. Cameron had come
along with two friends, Kevin and Simon, while sisters Carole and Lynn had come with
Amanda. We had come from various places and none of us knew the area.

We knew we were going to spend the weekend outdoors, but none of us was sure exactly
how. Half of us spent the morning caving while the others went rock- climbing and then
we changed at lunchtime. Matt and I went to the caves first. Climbing out was harder than
going in, but after a good deal of pushing, we were out at last - covered in mud but pleased
and excited by what we’d done.

Questions

1 What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. advertise the Activity Centre

B. describe some people she met
C. explain how to do certain outdoor sports
D. say how she spent some free time

2 What can the reader learn from the text?

A. when to depend on other people at the Centre

B. how to apply for a place at the Centre
C. what sort of activities you can experience at the Centre
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3 How do you think the writer might describe her weekend?

A. interesting
B. relaxing
C. frightening
D. unpleasant

4 What do we learn about the group?

A. Some of them had been there before.

B. They had already chosen their preferred activities.
C. Some of them already knew each other.
D. They came from the same city.

5 Which of the following advertisements describes the Activity Centre?

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My 18th birthday

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happened/ school/ usual/ I almost/ forgot/ it / my/ special day. (3) At/ end/ day, when we/ about/
leave school, / classmates all/ stood/ sang “Happy Birthday”/ me. (4) I/ really surprised/ happy.
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My cousin Laura

Everyone has someone to admire. (1) one/ I/ admire/ my cousin/ -Laura. I will tell you about her
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She’s five years older than me and she lives in Bristol. She’s very friendly and beautiful. (2) She/
long/ wavy/ blonde hair/ brown eyes. (3) She/ medium/ height, slim/ very fit/ she/ dancer. (4)
She/ dancing/ since/ she/ six years/ trains/ every day/ dance school. She wants to be a
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(1) People/ might/ have different/ tastes/ music/ movies. For me, I really love watching romance.
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love/ internet/ rather than/ go/ cinema. The reason is simple. (4) I/ introvert/ shy person. I love
the feeling of watching a love story at home with a handkerchief. (5) I/not/ really care/ if/ movie/
has/ big names/ not, as long as/ it/ good plot/ happy ending.

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SHOPPING

(1) Many / people / enjoy / shopping / free time / I / love / too. (2) weekend / not / same / if / not /
go / shopping.

The shopping mall is where I like the best, and my sister often comes with me too. (3) Friday /
whole / family / go / massive / supermarket / all / food / week. (4) I / always / have to / remind /
mum / bring / shopping bag / so / not / use / plastic bags / there.

My dad prefers to buy things online and he would buy our grocery that way if my mum let him.
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Like most teenagers, music is important for me, and there isn't a day when I don't listen to it. (1)
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(2) There / no particular favourite / mine / music tastes / keep / changing. (3) I / often / discover /
new / artist / music styles / when / go / online. (4) Currently / I / listen / lot / rock music/ and / I /
even / listening / band / the 80s / my parents / liked.

If I had a chance, I would love to go and see a live concert when my favourite band is in town.
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PLAYING GAMES

(1) People have enjoyed playing board games for a long time. Nowadays, many are switching to
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Currently, the game we are playing is called Risk. (2) It / take / whole /weekend / finish. (3)
Sometimes / miss / lunch / it / so much / fun. (4) At school / I / joined / after-school / chess /
club. (5) I / not / won / game / yet / but / learning / think / strategically / patient.

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FESTIVALS

(1) My family / always / looks / water festival / which / takes place / Thailand / every year. (2) In
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(3) On / day / family / go / temple / town / pray / monks. (4) After that / it / time / buckets / out /
splash / water / everyone. Nobody is safe everyone gets wet, even my dogs. (5) As / it / usually /
hottest / day / year / everyone / not / mind / getting / wet. It is great fun!

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LEARNING AND THE INTERNET

(1) These days / most / people / use / Internet / find / information / their phones / computers. (2)
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(3) Even / grandma / spends / least / hour / reading / news / checking / social media account. (4)
For me / I / do / lot / school work / online / writing / finding / stuff.

(5) However / I / like / visit / school library / some research / as / lucky / have / lots / books. If I
have any history questions, my grandad is a good source for information, and he makes me
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