Ute PAPER 1 READING Cee es For each question, choore the correct answer et Ne ro 1 NOTICE — All passengers ae reminded that they = are notallowed to eat, drink or smoke = on the underground system, = SOV GT] 2 || dear gane, It's beautiful here in Spain: the sun's ‘Shining und we've been tu the bewch every day! The hotel's not great, but we're out most of the time! Wish you were here, Anne | Ive found a great site Uhal’s yul reviews of all the latest Hollywood films! Check out the articles and let me know if you want us to go and see anything, GEE Ao coeeoa so: Dovid, As soon as you get this message, ring dad on his mobile ‘Mum's car broke down on the mo- ‘torway and he's got to collect her. Tane ‘The headmaster has called an emergency meeting. Bring your teaching plan to his office tomorrow at 4.00. Don't forget to tell the other teachers. O O A. You can only smoke, eat and drink in epecial aroae fon the train, You cannot drink, eat or smoke anywhere on the underground system. You cannot smoke, eat or drink on the train but you can on the platform. B. ©, ‘Anne Is not very satistied with the accommodation bout doesn't mind that much, B. The weather in Spain is much better than they had expected for this time of year. G. Anne wasi't able to accompany Jane on her Journey as she had intended. |A. Nick is extremely interested in reading articles about Ilollywood actors. B. Peter has written an article on films and wants ‘Nick's opinion, C. Peter wants Nick to read film reviews from an internat site. What does Jane want David to do? ‘A. collect their mother from the matorway. 1B. call their dad to let him know he must pick up therr mother from the motorway. . let their mother know that dad's car was involved in an accident on the motorway. ‘A. The teachers will attend one of their regular meetings, B. The headmaster does not like the teaching plan. . There is a problem and someone must give a plan to the headmaster.Povee Olin) For each question, choose the correct answer The people below all want to see a film at the cinema. There are eight film reviews, Decide which fllm would be the most suitable for each person below, 6. Ian's favourite movies are horror films, but not if they contain too much blood. He would like 6 to see something to do with mystery and ghosts. g 7. Jenny wants to go with her boyfriend on a date, and wants to see something that is romantic and ideal for young people, but she knows he does not like musicals. 7 6) 8. Nick has had a stressful day and wants to see a film that will help him relax and escape. ¥ He would like something funny but does not enjoy science fiction films. 2 9. George is married to Sylvia and they want to see an entertaining film. They have seen many 9 typical Hollywood movies but now they want something with singing or dancing, 10. Rob is interested in technology and the future and he likes a different setting from everyday 101 situations. Ie also prefers films lo have a messeqe ut att Issue Lo think about, Films of the week Enst-side Story E, Destiny of tho Heart This sequel to the original musical classic is definitely worth ‘Two young students leave high school for college, and seeing, This time, the romantic Interest takes place between a midale-aged Italian man and a Russian woman in New York. with a great message about love end age. Excellent dance routines and singing performances make this exceptional fim as entertaining as a Broadway hit . Chuckling all Day The young comedian Steve Truman gives us another extremely funny performance as the office worker who has ‘one humorous accident after another in the busy city he lives in. In the end, ve feel that this could happen to any one of his, which perhaps helps us laugh in an understanding way. Phantom Screams In ths tense psychological thriller, James Tyler has the same terrible dream that spirits who want the house emoty, kl him and his family, However, when the first events of his dream start happening, a series of clues provide the only hope he has to save himself and the family . The Soldier Returns |Aithough Arnold Stalon tried his best in this fl, he seems to have failed. He plays an ex-commando who must now fight : ‘2 drugclord. But the ony thing he seems to do throughout the ! ‘movie is fight everyone, using guns, knives and bombs. His characteris nothing more than a guy who enjoys killing others, although they were i love with each other, neither managed to tell the other. The fi is set four years later when the two |) meet by chance at a train station Will they let each other 40 again or lve happily ever after? A predictable but sweet romantic movie for teenagers Murder at the Oftion This is classic murder mystery. At the beginning of the film, we see through the murderers eyes, as he attacks and Kits his vitim, a rich businessmen. Next, we see a room with five suspects, all his employees, who were inthe buldng at the time, Can you guoce who cid it? . Ihe 23" Century Man ‘The biggest science fiction fim of the year does not disappoint as Michae! Saunt plays an astronaut in the 23% century who is traveling the stars with only robots and) computers @s company. But there's more to tis flm than fiction, as it warns us about the danger of losing our human nature ta computers | Henry V ‘Anyone looking for a classic should consider this Shakespeare play, complete with Holywood special effects and star names. ‘Tha hard reality of war in the Middle Ages is certainly brought to life by the tough actors as they march through France,SUCCEED in BT Preliminary Pew ecsii hte) For each question, choose the correct answer. Ever since she arrived on the pop scene in the early eighties, ‘Madonna has remained one of the most wellknown celebrities in the world. She hae chown herself to be 2 talantad tingor, | dancer, songwriter and actress. Having achieved all this, one Ganmot doubt thet she lis @ un Belief in Herself att het abilities. She seems to have gained such a strong personality, through her own paintul childhood experiences, She went to a strict Catholic school, was one of many children, and her family was split up after her mother died from cancer, Eventually, in search of fame, she left college and went to New York with only her suitcase and a few dollars. Madonna became one of the biggest stars on the planet, and has sold ‘over 200 million records worldwide, making her the most successful solo artist alive. Few, though, may have realised UUiat er tou tar life Is exactly what mau he su deter ‘mined to get ahead and to decide to help so many others, ‘Madonna's single cause over the past 10 years of her life is to give back to the people as much as she can. This s why she 11, Madonna’s career Giving back to the people fs aoe ele oto ona oft end to the extreme poverty and hardship eer eee cere She oundedfaling Moov, onan proft pred CEM aere emi Un cee p food, clothing, shelter, education, medical care and psycholog- Gar ie Gaeine eae eae ernment organisations that offer many poor African families opportunities to earn money themselves. These programmes ee eae eee hoe It makes you wonder, doesn’t it? What would happen if every one of us, just like Madonna did, gave back to those in need? ‘Without a doubt, the world would be such a better place to Ive In, And it's not simply because certain people would be able to have the things that they should have never lived without in the first place. but also because through volunteering and charity, everyone can become a better person, experiencing benefits one would have never even imagined. A. is steadily in decline since her first appearance in the eighties. B. has not been limited to the pop scene. has been down to luck rather than talent. D. is the result ofa lifetime of opportunities. 12. Asa child, Madonna was probably ‘A. happiest during her school days. B, lonely and without anyone to talk to. €. unhappy in New York, 1, made stronger due to aitricult events, 13, What does the writer say about Madonna's success? A. She is the best-selling artist alive. B. She earned a lot of money early on in her career. C. Her success is mainly due to luck. D. Her move to New York didn’t help much with her carcer. 14. According to the text Raising Malawi ‘A. has earned Madonna a lot of money. B. is a charity that helps poor African families. G. tries to make a difference in the lives ot many children in Malawi, D. has failed to attract other’s attention to the issues it deals with 15. How would the writer probably describe Madonna? She i @ wore that may seen to cate for others but in fact only does so for herself.” “She has falled to achieve what she could have because ofa life of hardship that eventually brought her down." always wants to become better and better." "Her success doesn’t mean much to her as che] g, ["What she is truly passionate about is helping those in need have a better future.”