Part 1
Questions 1–10
Read the text below, and for each number, circle the correct word on the next page.
Tower running
Tower running is a sport that(0)running up the stairs inside very tall buildings. The
first tower running race took place at New York’s Empire State Building in 1978.(1)
there was nothing new about running up tall buildings for fun, this was the first organised race.
Nowadays there are tower running races all(2)the world.
There is even a Tower Running World Cup competition. In other types of races, people generally
run a (3)distance. This means that competitors (4)race on different courses
can (5) times with each other. Obviously,(6)of these towers are the same;
different tall buildings have different numbers of steps. In (7)to solve this problem, each
tower is given a number of points, (8)on its difficulty.
The staircases in tall buildings are usually narrow, with very little (9)for running.
However, when the competitors(10)the top, they can go outside and enjoy the view!
Example:
involves
0 contains arranges applies
1 If Unless As Although [1]
2 through upon over about [1]
3 certain sure right clear [1]
4 each which who all [1]
5 compare judge consider measure [1]
6 nobody any either none [1]
7 case time fact order [1]
8 according depending agreeing allowing [1]
9 gap space area way [1]
10 achieve arrive reach make [1]
Part 2
Questions 11–20
Complete the post on a website about books.
For questions 11–20, write ONE word in each space.
Example: (0) me
Hi everyone. A friend told (0) me about this book website (11)
she knows I love reading. She said it’s really good (12) I agree. It’s great to
read what people (13) age think about books.
I’ve just finished reading a brilliant book. (14) is called ‘The Only One’. I don’t
think (15) has written about that on this website, so I thought I
(16) to write something!
Now I (17) looking for a new book to read. (18) you
have any ideas? I like adventure stories, (19) I really don’t like the type of
stories (20) make you feel afraid.
Part 3
Questions 21–25
Complete the conversation between two friends.
What does Ella say to Tatiana?
For questions 21–25, write the correct letter: A–H.
Example:
Tatiana: Hi Ella. I found some information on cycling clubs.
H
Ella: 0…………
Tatiana: One at Stone Hill, but it takes ages to get
to from here.
A Yeah, my dad repaired it last week.
Ella: 21 ………… [1]
Tatiana: Yes, but they only ride on Saturdays. B Why is that a problem?
Ella: 22.................[1]
C Yes, I’m busy on Sunday, too.
Tatiana: Juniors can’t go on their own and my
parents work on Saturdays.
D That’s okay – my brother wants to join too,
Ella: 23 ………… [1] and he’s twenty-four!
Tatiana: Oh, great! But we have to pay if we
want to start this weekend. E Our parents can do that online.
Ella: 24 ………… [1]
F How much does Hayward Club cost?
Tatiana: You’re right. What about your bike? Is it
okay now?
G Well, Chester Cycling Club is really near.
Ella: 25 ………… [1] Didn’t you look at that?
Tatiana: Great. I’ll see you on Saturday, then. H Me too! Which did you look at?
Part 4
Questions 26–35
Look at the text in each question.
What does it say?
For questions 26–35, circle the correct letter: A, B or C.
Example:
0 New Message A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on
Saturday rather than on Sunday.
To Julia B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if
: she’s not free on Saturday.
Send From: Andy
C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both
Hello Julia
Saturday and Sunday, if possible.
I can’t have Friday off to go sailing. I’m
still available on both Saturday and
Sunday, but Saturday is better. Let me
know what’s best for you.
Andy
26 Mr Brown’s Students A Students must go to the school office to ask
where their class is.
Mr Brown is away this week.
B Students don’t have to do homework for Mr
Information about which classrooms to go to Brown this week.
will be on the noticeboard. Hand in
homework for him at the school office. C Students should check where to go by looking at
the noticeboard.
[1]
27 A Tonight’s badminton club has been postponed until
next week because of a meeting.
NOTICE
S
Badminton
B Next week, the badminton club will finish at an
earlier time.
Because I have to attend a club C The badminton session happening later today
meeting tonight, the badminton won’t be as long as usual.
session will finish early. Time
will be added on to the end of [1]
next week’s session.
Ms Clark
28 New Message David wants to
A ask Sarah to lend him something.
To Sarah
:
SendFrom: David
B remind Sarah to bring something.
Sarah
I’m at the pool already, but I don’t have a
C apologise to Sarah for forgetting something.
towel! If you’re still at home, can you bring
an extra one? Don’t worry if you’ve already [1]
left.
David
29 College Art Club College Art Club students must
This month’s topic: ‘Nature’
A do research on several paintings.
Look online at different nature paintings to
choose a style you’d like to try (something
different from your recently completed
B finish their paintings from the last class.
‘Ocean’ project please).
C use a range of techniques in their nature
paintings.
[1]
30 Michael wants to
A offer to help organise Clare’s birthday meal.
Clare, B tell Clare that he can’t go to her birthday meal.
I forgot to confirm that I’d
like to come to the C find out if he can still go to Clare’s birthday
restaurant for your birthday. meal.
Sorry, hope I’m not too late.
Has your mum already [1]
booked the table?
Michael
31 NOTICES
The concert won’t happen on Saturday because
Blueday concert A not enough tickets were sold.
Saturday’s concert is postponed
until next weekend due to B the hall isn’t in a suitable condition.
lighting problems in the hall.
Some tickets are still available
to see Blueday’s new lead C the band are replacing a singer.
singer.
[1]
32 This notice is
A telling visitors about a route they might want to
We recommend visitors consider.
give themselves a minimum B advising visitors on how long a route might
of two hours for the forest take.
walk. C explaining to visitors why a route might take a
long time.
[1]
33 New Message A Felipe can’t let Alex use his guitar.
To Alex B Alex has asked Stan to play guitar with him.
:
Send From: Felipe
You’re not going to be able to borrow C Stan wants to borrow Felipe’s guitar.
my guitar as we agreed. Stan’s invited
me to join his band, so I’ll need it for [1]
playing with them.
34 A You can use this machine for changing notes into
Please use the coins.
correct money to
B You should put the exact amount into this
buy your ticket. No machine.
change given.
C You cannot change your ticket after you have
bought it from this machine.
AUDIO
[1]
35 A You should get a message to say you are
registered.
B You can register for the race by phone if you
prefer.
We are happy to receive C You need to register for the race within three
enquiries by phone but days.
registration for the race is
online only. If you do not [1]
receive an email confirming
your entry within three days,
please contact us.
Part 5
Questions 41–45
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, circle the correct letter: A, B, C or D.
Young inventor
Steve Williams met young inventor Ann Makosinski.
Since Ann Makosinski was little, she has always loved inventing things. She has won prizes for
inventing things, such as a torch which uses energy from the heat of your hand, and a coffee mug
which can charge your phone using the heat of the coffee. But, despite inventing new products in the
world of technology, Ann doesn’t even own a smartphone or play computer games. She knows this
may appear strange to some people, but she doesn’t mind. She feels she has an important message to
communicate.
Ann wants to encourage young people to be more creative, which requires independent thinking. She
describes how her parents refused to give her many toys or let her watch television when she was a
child. And she was never allowed a mobile phone. ‘My parents didn’t want me to use it for games,
because that would be wasting time,’ she remembers. ‘So I ended up making my own toys. Not being
given everything means you have to entertain yourself. That was one of the first steps towards learning
to invent things.’
She warns that checking your phone quickly, many times a day, adds up. ‘For some people the total is a
few hours each day!’ Not having a phone in school made her more sociable, she adds. ‘I had to start
conversations with people.’ Ann finally decided to get a phone, but it’s an old-fashioned one without a
touchscreen, and she has no plans to change it. She often rings up friends for a chat. ‘Most people
nowadays are so afraid of talking on the phone. It’s crazy! They’d rather text. But if people you know
don’t want to speak to you, then that’s probably a sign that they don’t really think of you as a friend.’
41 What does the writer say about Ann in the first paragraph?
A She realises that her behaviour is unusual.
B She prefers to invent things involving heat.
C She wishes she could win more competitions.
D She hopes her inventions will make her famous.
[1]
42 How does Ann feel about her childhood?
A She understands the reasons behind her parents’ decisions.
B She regrets not doing more creative activities when she was younger.
C She is upset that her parents were unable to buy her many toys.
D She knows that she wasted a lot of time watching her favourite programmes.
[1]
43 What does Ann say about friends?
A Making friends at school is difficult without a phone. B
A true friend should be happy to chat on the phone. C Her
friends avoid talking to her on the phone.
D Her friends keep telling her to get a newer phone.
[1]
44 What is the writer doing in this text?
A encouraging people to buy Ann’s inventions
B complaining about teenagers using phones too much
C giving parents ideas on helping children with technology
D explaining Ann’s opinions on technology and young people
45 What would Ann say to other teenagers who are interested in becoming inventors?
A B
Don’t worry about what other people Keep playing computer games and
think! Nobody else is interested in my watching television – you’ll learn new
inventions, but I’m sure they’ll change things that will help you invent.
their minds one day.
C D
It’s not what you have, but what you Text friends and ask what they need.
don’t have that gives you the best ideas Then see if you can make the things they
for inventions. suggest.
