Test 17

Part 1

1 What was damaged in the storm?

2 What present does the man decide to take?

3 Which is the woman’s jacket?

4 Which sport is not included in the price of the holiday?

5 Which postcard will they send?

6 Where do they decide to go?

7 What will the boy do first?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2B 3C 4B 5A 6A 7A

Part 2
8 How long has Britta lived in Berlin?
A four years
B six years
C twenty years
9 What does Britta say about living in Berlin?
A She can’t sleep at night because of the traffic noise.
B She misses the museums and theatres in Bonn.
C She likes living in a big, busy city.
10 The area of Berlin where Britta lives in
A a rather expensive place to live.
B a good place to eat out.
C a long way from the city centre.
11 How does Britta usually travel around in Berlin?
A She walks.
B She uses her bicycle.
C She uses the tram or bus.
12 Britta says that her nephew, Philippe, likes going
A to the park with her.
B to the shops with his parents.
C to a gallery with her.
13 Britta has lots of friend who
A live near her.
B work with her.
C are still in England.
Answer & Audioscript

8 A 9 C 10 B 11 B 12 C 13 A

Part 3

THE TIGER TOUR

Stephen’s profession: (14) ……………………
Date of departure: (15) ……………………
Number of tourists in group: (16) ……………………
Type of accommodation: (17) ……………………
Means of transport in the park: – open truck in the north
– (18) …………………… in the south
Meal not included: (19) …………………… on the last day
Answer & Audioscript
14 artist / painter
15 6(th) (of) November
16 18 / eighteen
17 hotel(s)
18 elephant(s)
19 lunch

Part 4

A B
YES NO

20 Susanna feels shy about playing her violin in public. A B

21 Carl and Susanna share the same opinion about practising their instruments regularly. A B

22 Susanna’s parents refuse to allow her to give up violin lessons. A B

23 Carl’s aim is to have a career in music. A B

24 Susanna thinks she would enjoy working in another country. A B

25 Carl persuades Susanna to take part in the concert. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 A 25 B

Test 18
Part 1

1 Which sport will the woman learn on holiday?

2 What does the girl’s penfriend look like now?

3 Which animals did the children see?

4 Which TV programme is on first?

5 What does the boy decide to buy for his grandmother?

6 What time is the man’s appointment?

7 What has the woman lost?

Answer & Audioscript

1C 2B 3C 4B 5A 6B 7B

Part 2

8 The first old ship which Frank found was

A covered by rocks.

B older than he first thought.

C easy to find.

9 Fran finds ships quickly because he

A reads history books.

B is a professional diver.

C uses the latest equipment.

10 What does Frank say about the ship called The Seabird?

A It was built in 1859.

B It sank in a storm.

C It was badly made.

11 Frank says his wedding ring

A was made from gold he found himself.

B is worth £88,000.

C was found by a friend.

12 Frank’s wife believes he should

A stop diving.

B give things to museums.

C sell some of his collection.

13 How did Frank learn to dive?

A by joining a diving club

 B by going on a diving holiday

C by teaching himself

Answer & Audioscript

8 C 9 C 10 B 11 A 12 C 13 A

Part 3

Trip to Staunton Theatre

Meet at 6.00 p.m. at the (14) ……………………… of the school.

The name of the play is (15) ……………………… .

Get a copy of the play from the (16) ……………………… .

Each theatre ticket will cost (17) £……………………… .

After the theatre – have (18) ……………………… and coffee.

On the return journey, the coach will stop at the (19) ……………………… and then the school.

Answer & Audioscript

14 back gate

15 The Party

16 (school) secretary

17 £15.75

18 ice cream

19 bus station or bus stop

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Alex and Rose’s mother have gone to their Grandad’s. A B

21 Alex tries to persuade Rose to cook supper. A B

22 Alex wants to eat in an expensive restaurant. A B

23 Alex likes some of the music at Classic Express. A B

24 Alex has eaten at Classic Express before. A B

25 Alex and Rose are going to walk to the restaurant together. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 A 24 B 25 A

Test 19
Part 1
1 What is the weather forecast for tomorrow?

2 What will they buy at the supermarket?

3 Which T-shirt does the woman buy?

4 What will the girl take with her on holiday?

5 Which exercise is the teacher describing?

6 What time will the train to London leave?

7 Which sport will the boy do soon at the centre?

Answer & Audioscript

1C 2A 3A 4B 5A 6C 7C

Part 2

8 Before her children were born, Rachel worked as

A an art teacher.

B a painter.

C an actor.

9 Who first thought of doing a show at a party?

A Rachel’s husband

B Rachel’s children

C Rachel’s parents

10 Rachel’s neighbour, Lena, helps by

A making some dolls for the shows.

B performing in the shows.

C writing the music for the shows.

11 When Rachel did a play about a lion

A the children laughed too much.

B the children were frightened.

C the children’s parents complained.

12 How do Rachel’s daughters help her?

A They show new dolls to their school friends.

B They think of ideas for new stories.

 C They give her their opinions on her new plays.

13 Rachel thinks her shows are successful because

A she enjoys doing them so much.

B she does a show daily.

C they are suitable.

Answer & Audioscript

8 B 9 A 10 B 11 B 12 C 13 A

Part 3

Business Studies Course

Course start date: (14) ……………………..

Course begins with: (15) …………………….. about business

What students mustn’t bring to class: (16) ……………………..

Visitors’ car park: next to the (17) ……………………..

Languages classes available: Spanish and (18) ……………………..

Name of Business Studies secretary: Sonia (19) ……………………..

Answer & Audioscript

14 12(th) (of) June

15 video / film

16 (mobile) phone

17 entrance

18 Italian

19 Ashleigh

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Peter’s mother is planning to go to Scotland. A B

21 Peter’s father hopes to have an active holiday. A B

22 Peter’s father thinks Peter should have a holiday before starting work. A B

23 Peter’s father will pay for everything at the campsite. A B

 24 Peter has met Jim’s son more than once. A B

25 Peter suggests everyone could meet before the trip to Scotland. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 A 22 A 23 B 24 B 25 A

Test 20
Part 1

1 Which of Miranda’s things will Lucy be able to use?

2 What can’t the woman find?

3 Which ring has the woman lost?

4 What time did the girl arrive?

5 What will be on television at 10 o’clock this evening?

6 Where will the party be?

7 What did the man buy?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2C 3B 4B 5A 6C 7C

Part 2

8 Why did Paul choose the part of Africa he visited?

A It is good for walking.

B It will soon change.

C He had been there before.

9 What made the team’s journey slow?

A clearing paths through the forest

B finding somewhere safe to camp

C carrying heavy equipment

10 What did Paul worry about during the trip?

A the number of dangerous animals

B getting the information he needed

 C being responsible for a team of people

11 Paul says that the team didn’t have enough food because

A some people ate more than they should.

B the walk took longer than expected.

C some of the food went bad too quickly.

12 Why were the team grateful to a fisherman they met?

A He let everyone rest on his boat.

B He helped one of them who was ill.

C He told them which direction to take.

13 How does Paul feel how he is back home?

A He is planning to do another trip.

B He misses the people in the team.

C He thinks the trip was a valuable experience.

Answer & Audioscript

8 B 9 A 10 C 11 A 12 B 13 C

Part 3

Hot Air Balloon Flights

Children under 12 must be with an adult.

All passengers need to be (14) ……………………… .

Balloon flights are best when there are light winds, no (15) ……………………… and a clear sky.

Passengers need to wear outdoor clothes and (16) ……………………… .

Flight travel between 5 and 30 kilometres.

Passengers return to the airfield in a (17) ……………………… .

Flights are available from the month of (18) ……………………… each year.

For booking and information, phone (19) ……………………… or visit www.hotairballoons.com

Answer & Audioscript

14 fit 15 rain 16 boots 17 mini-bus 18 March 19 01252 88492

Part 4

A B

YES NO
 20 Ella and her father both think she has worked hard. A B

21 Ella is happy to be alone during the holidays. A B

22 Ella has a lot in common with her friends. A B

23 The family’s last camping trip was unsuccessful. A B

24 Someone has asked Ella to look after a horse in the holidays. A B

25 Ella’s father is keen for her to spend the holidays relaxing. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 A 21 A 22 B 23 A 24 B 25 B

Test 21

Part 1

1 Where will the friends meet?

2 What has the girl forgotten to bring?

3 Which TV programme is on at 9 o’clock tonight?

4 How will the man book tickets for the show?

5 What will the man do this winter?

6 How does the man want the woman to help him?

7 Which house did the woman stay in?

Answer & Audioscript

1A 2A 3C 4B 5A 6B 7A

Part 2

8 Where is Angela working at the moment?

A Britain

B the USA

C Asia

9 Angela likes her job because she

A loves being in dangerous situations.

 B never knows where she’ll go next.

C enjoys watching important events happen.

10 What did Angela bring home from Hong Kong?

A pictures

B carpets

C furniture

11 What time does Angela’s working day begin?

A 8.30 am

B 6.30 pm

C 10.00 am

12 Where did Angela meet her boyfriend?

A at her sister’s house

B at university

C in Hong Kong

13 What does Angela do to relax?

A She cooks a meal.

B She does sailing.

C She goes shopping.

Answer & Audioscript

8 A 9 C 10 C 11 A 12 A 13 B

Part 3

HISTORIC PLACES TO VISIT

Black Rock Caves

● Over 2 million year old

● For half a million years, people and animals, especially (14) …………………… , lived here

● Special evening tours during the month of (15) ……………………

Salter House

● Built in the year (16) ……………………

● Made famous by the television series called Aunt Dorothy

● All visitors want to see Dorothy’s (17) ……………………

The Old Port

● Have a ride on an old tram to the (18) …………………… village

● In the factory, find out how people used to make (19) ……………………

Answer & Audioscript

14 T/tiger(s)

15 A/aug(ust) (evenings)

16 1765

17 K/kitchen(s)

18 (old) F/fishing

19 S/sweet(s)(es)(ies) C/candy(s)/C/candies

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Catherine finds it hard to understand why Marcus has so much

A B
homework.

21 Marcus agrees that he could change his weekend activities. A B

22 Catherine thinks visiting the museum was a good experience for

A B
Marcus.

23 Catherine offers to show Marcus the maths homework she has

A B
already done.

24 Marcus worries that his teacher might be angry if Catherine helps

A B
him.

25 After talking to Catherine, Marcus feels more confident about his

A B
homework.

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 A 25 B

Test 22

Part 1

1 Where are the dictionaries?

2 Which evening dress does the woman decide to wear?

3 What is the man’s job now?

4 Which calendar will the boy buy?

5 What time will the writer arrive at the bookshop?

6 What did the woman leave in the restaurant?

7 Where is the bicycle?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2A 3B 4C 5B 6B 7A

Part 2

8 Where is the town of Swanton located?

A near the sea

B by a lake

C on a hill

9 What does Jack like most about living in Swanton?

A There are opportunities for climbing nearby.

B There is plenty of activity in the town.

C There is interesting wildlife near the town.

10 What does Jack say about entertainment in Swanton?

A A music festival takes place in the town.

B Its football club has done well this year.

C An arts centre has recently opened.

11 Jack is worried about the environment of Swanton because

A the water in the river is dirty.

B there are few wild birds around today.

C pollution has destroyed the plants in one area.

12 What does Jack say about the way Swanton has changed?

A He preferred the town when it was smaller.

B He thinks it is a more interesting place.

C He is sorry that there are fewer jobs available.

13 Jack is positive about the future of Swanton because

A there is a successful new shopping centre.

B there will soon be a new airport.

C a new university is opening.

Answer & Audioscript

8 A 9 A 10 C 11 B 12 B 13 A

Part 3

Singing for Beginners

Place: Brownstoke College

Course details:

● Lena Phipps, a very good former (14) ……………………… singer is the tutor

● the maximum number of students per course is (15) ………………………

● all classes start with exercises that help students to (16) ………………………

● students learn to sing (17) ……………………… , modern and pop songs

● accommodation is in single or twin rooms

● cooked breakfast, lunch and dinner are included

● there’s a very good lunch, especially (18) ………………………

Date the next course starts: (19) ……………………… , 24th September

Answer & Audioscript

14 O/opera(s)

15 T/ten (students) /10

16 (to) R/relax

17 C/classic(al) (s) (songs)

18 (the) S/salad (s) (bar)

19 T/Tuesday T/tues

Part 4
 A B

YES NO

20 Sarah was expecting to enjoy the film. A B

21 Marco and Sarah agree that the city in the film was London. A B

22 Marco feels that the length of the film made it rather boring. A B

23 Sarah was upset about how some of the audience behaved during
A B
the film.

24 Sarah was disappointed with the way the main actor performed. A B

25 Marco thinks this film is the best the director has made. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 A 22 B 23 A 24 B 25 B

Test 23

Part 1

1 What regular exercises does David do at the moment?

2 What should Suzie take to Emma’s house?

3 Which kind of T-shirt did the boy choose?

4 What frightened the man?

5 Where is the man calling from?

6 How did the woman spend her last holiday?

7 Where is the girl’s purse?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2C 3C 4A 5C 6B 7C

Part 2

8 Elena decided to become a dancer when she was

 A seven.

B nine.

C eleven.

9 At ballet school in New York, Elena

A was the only student from Bulgaria.

B found learning the language hard.

C learned to be independent.

10 What does Elena say about the ballet called Cinderella?

A Children will enjoy it.

B The music was unfamiliar to her.

C She saw it when she was a child.

11 In her free time, Elena likes to

A go sightseeing.

B go to clubs.

C go shopping.

12 What does Elena often do for her fans?

A She gives them a flower.

B She signs one of her photographs.

C She sends them a free ticket.

13 What does Elena like best about her job?

A appearing on television

B doing something she loves

C travelling to different countries

Answer & Audioscript

8 B 9 C 10 A 11 C 12 A 13 B

Part 3

Athletics Championships

Date of college trip: (14) 15th ………………………

Number of sportspeople who will compete: (15) ………………………

How the group will travel to Birmingham: by (16) ………………………

What group members should take on the day: (17) ………………………

Name of the website page: (18) ………………………

Which day other details will be available to students: (19) ………………………

Answer & Audioscript

14 (of) M/march

(of) M/mar

15 520

16 (by) (the) T/train(s)

(by) R/rail (way/road)

17 (an/your/their) I/identity/ID(-) C/card(s)

18 BIRINFO/birinfo/BIR INFO/ bir info

19 (on/this) F/Friday/F/fri

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Maria would like to travel a lot as part of her job. A B

21 Maria is confident she will be able to work for an airline. A B

22 Rolf intends to do a job connected with his degree. A B

23 Maria and Rolf agree it is important to have a good salary. A B

24 Maria hopes to work for several different employers. A B

25 Rolf’s ambition is to manage his own company one day. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 A 21 B 22 B 23 A 24 B 25 B

Test 24

Part 1

1 What did the thieves steal?

2 What present will they take?

3 What will the woman eat tonight?

4 How much will the girl’s ticket cost?

5 What is the grandmother’s job now?

6 Which button has the boy lost?

7 What will the man do first?

Answer & Audioscript

1A 2A 3C 4B 5A 6A 7A

Part 2

8 How long has Sarah worked as a weather forecaster?

A two years

B seven years

C thirty years

9 What does Sarah say about her job?

A She sometimes has to work at night.

B She enjoys getting up early.

C She works ten or twelve hours a day.

10 When Sarah does a weather forecast,

A she prepares it in advance.

B she sometimes forgets her words.

C she worries about making a mistake.

11 Sarah’s husband

A works on the same days each week.

B wants to move nearer his work.

C spends a lot of time travelling.

12 Sarah is pleased because she

 A has got her pilot’s licence.

B taught her husband to play tennis.

C took part in a long race.

13 A man in India wanted

A to meet Sarah’s family.

B a photo of Sarah.

C to receive a letter from Sarah.

Answer & Audioscript

8 A 9 A 10 A 11 C 12 C 13 B

Part 3

Holidays in Northumberland

Useful Information

● Read Peter Green’s book called ‘(14) ……………………… around Northumberland’.

● Lots of things to see, for example (15) ……………………… .

● Accommodation in flats, hotels, cottages or bed and breakfast places.

● Best time to go is (16) ……………………… .

Bike Hire

● One week – £35

● Two weeks – (17) £ ………………………

Local Events

● June – Food Festival

● August – International Festival of (18) ………………………

National Park Activities

● Guided walks

● Photography

● (19) ………………………

Answer & Audioscript

14 C/cycling

15 (a) C/castles (s)

16 (in the) S/spring (time)

17 (£) 55
18 M/music

19 B/bird(s) watching

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Julia wants to choose a course as soon as possible. A B

21 Julia’s father thinks that studying business may be boring. A B

22 Julia’s father believes Julia’s friend is making the wrong choice. A B

23 Julia’s father thinks she might find studying business too

A B
difficult.

24 Julia is confident about her maths. A B

25 Julia is keen to consider her father’s suggestion. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 A 25 A

Test 25

Part 1

1 How will they book their flights?

2 What has the daughter forgotten to bring on holiday?

3 What will the man and woman do on Sunday?

4 Which blouse does the girl decide to buy?

5 When is the girl having a party?

6 Where is the motorcycle race going to finish?

7 What will the woman repair next?

Answer & Audioscript

1C 2C 3B 4B 5A 6C 7B

Part 2

8 What was Robin’s job in Argentina?

A translator

B tour guide

C travelling salesman

9 On Robin’s last trip to Argentina, the weather was

 A colder than he expected.

B suitable for what he planned.

C different from the forecasts he heard.

10 What did Robin buy from the market he visited?

A a picture

B a chair

C a record

11 How did Robin feel during the dance performance he saw?

A He wanted to get up and dance.

B He wished he had continued his dance classes.

C He was sad he didn’t dance well.

12 What did Robin do while he stayed in the village?

A He went on a bus tour.

B He went into the forest.

C He went on a river trip.

13 What did Robin like about his favourite place?

A the wildlife

B the views

C the peace

Answer & Audioscript

8 C 9 B 10 A 11 A 12 C 13 C

Part 3

FILM AT THE SCIENCE MUSEUM

The Film

Country it is about: (14) ………………………..

Day it is on: Sunday

Time last performance starts: (15) ………………………..

Other things to do at the museum

– use the (16) ………………………… in the basement

– see a model (17) ………………………… on the first floor

– try the café on the (18) ………………………… floor

How to get free tickets for the film

– send an email before 12 o’clock on (19) ………………………..

Answer & Audioscript

14 Greenland

15 Five/5 o’clock (p.m./in the afternoon)

5 pm

17.00 (hours)

5.00pm

16 computer(s)

17 space(-)ship

18 top/highest

19 F/fri(day)

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Natasha has decided to take the day off work to go running. A B

21 Colin found running to work was bad for his health. A B

22 Natasha would prefer to go running outside the city. A B

23 Natasha would like to wear her sports clothes at work. A B

24 Natasha will run in the big race because she hopes to win it. A B

25 Colin and Natasha will prepare for the big race together. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 A 22 A 23 B 24 B 25 B

Test 26

Part 1

1 What has the boy lost?

2 What time does the race begin?

3 Which musical instrument does the boy play now?

4 What will the weather be like tomorrow afternoon?

5 What is the subject of James Wilson’s book?

6 Which part of the man’s body hurts him at the moment?

7 Where was the man’s knowledge of Spanish useful?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2B 3C 4A 5A 6C 7C

Part 2

8 Harry first became interested in adventure travel because his father

A gave him adventure stories to read.

B worked in a travel company.

C talked a lot about the places he’d been to.

9 Harry decided to start an adventure travel company because he

A wanted to share his experience with others.

B thought he could make a lot of money.

C hoped to do more travelling himself.

10 Who suggested the name for Harry’s company?

A a friend

B a customer

C his wife

11 When Harry visits a place, he tries to

A give the local people jobs.

B take modern equipment.

C avoid damaging the area.

12 What does Harry say about doing dangerous things?

A It’s part of his job.

B It’s frightening.

C It’s enjoyable.

13 What is Harry’s favourite place?

A a mountain

B a building
 C a river

Answer & Audioscript

8 C 9 A 10 B 11 C 12 A 13 B

Part 3

STUDY PROGRAMME

Courses available on:

● English Literature

● 18th century (14) ……………………

● Modern Architecture

Dates for all courses:

● start date: 14th June

● end date: (15) ……………………

● classes: every day except (16) ……………………

Course fees: £425 each

Reduced prices for (17) ……………………

Included in price:

● accommodation and food

● use of the library

● social activities

● books

Not included in price:

● extra (18) ……………………

● transport

Available from college secretary:

● registration forms

● a copy of the (19) …………………… for your course

Answer & Audioscript

14 artists 15 12th July 16 Fridays

17 groups 18 lessons 19 timetable

Part 4
 A B

YES NO

20 Claire has read about the football tour in a newspaper. A B

21 Claire is worried about being the youngest member of the team. A B

22 Tom feels that schoolwork is more important than sports training. A B

23 Claire intends to study at a university next year. A B

24 Claire thinks it’s important to win every game on the tour. A B

25 Tom agrees to go and support Claire’s team at her next match. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 B 25 A

Test 27

Part 1

1 Which present will the girl receive?

2 Where will the tourists go last?

3 How much does the man pay for the postage?

4 Where is the theatre did the woman leave her gloves?

5 Which dress does the woman like best?

6 What is the television programme about?

7 Which vehicle does Steve intend to buy?

Answer & Audioscript

1C 2A 3C 4A 5A 6C 7B

Part 2

8 Linda worked in a cake shop because

A her parents didn’t give her enough money.

 B she wanted to give her parents some money.

C she needed to buy things for college.

9 Linda liked her first boss because he

A paid her well.

B was kind to her.

C sent her on a training course.

10 What did Linda enjoy about working in the shop?

A eating the cakes

B the smell of baking

C the clean workplace

11 In the shop, Linda helped with

A baking bread.

B displaying cakes.

C making sandwiches.

12 Linda says that the full-time shop assistants

A were friendly to her.

B hadn’t got the same skills as her.

C didn’t work as hard as her.

13 What does Linda say about serving customers?

A She didn’t like dealing with complaints.

B She liked giving them advice.

C She enjoyed the busy part of the day.

Answer & Audioscript

8 A 9 B 10 B 11 C 12 B 13 C

Part 3

Central Museum

The museum gardens were first created in the year (14) ……………………… .

There are exhibitions of English furniture and (15) ……………………… art.

In the museum shop, visitors can buy (16) ………………………, cards and books.

Cars can be parked at the (17) ……………………… near the museum.

Regular buses to the museum leave from both the city centre and the (18) ……………………… .
Call 451858 to find out more about (19) ……………………… visits or room hire.

Answer & Audioscript

14 1921

Nineteen (hundred) (and) twenty(-)one

One thousand, nine hundred and twenty(-)one

15 Japan(ese)

16 gift(s)

17 hotel (next door)

18 (rail/railway/train) station

19 group(s)

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Carla is surprised that Mrs Ford wanted her to attend the

A B
meeting.

21 Sam says that last year’s concert was an improvement on earlier

A B
ones.

22 Carla enjoyed preparing for last year’s concert. A B

23 Sam tells Carla that she is the best pianist in the school. A B

24 Sam encourages Carla to accept Mrs Ford’s choice of music. A B

25 Sam realises that he must stop doing one of his activities. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 A 22 B 23 B 24 B 25 A

Test 28

Part 1

1 Which prize has the man just won?

2 What was the man’s first job?

3 Where will they have something to eat?

4 What does the woman’s house look like now?

5 Which sport will they do tomorrow?

6 What can you see on the television programme?

7 Where will the man sit on the plane?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2B 3C 4A 5A 6B 7C

Part 2

8 What does Lucy usually paint?

A scenery for stage plays

B pictures of pop stars

C the walls in people’s homes

9 Lucy chose her present job because

A she enjoys working by herself.

B she couldn’t get a job in advertising.

C she thought it would be interesting.

10 What does Lucy find difficult about her work?

A She sometimes misses lunch.

B Some days are too busy.

C She always has too much work to do.

11 How many hours a day does Lucy usually work?

A seven

B eight

C eleven

12 How does Lucy travel to work?

 A on foot

B by car

C by public transport

13 What does Lucy do in her free time nowadays?

A She studies.

B She visits an art gallery.

C She plays tennis.

Answer & Audioscript

8 A 9 C 10 B 11 C 12 C 13 A

Part 3

NEW MAGAZINE

The name of the magazine is (14) ……………………

First issue of magazine

● healthy recipes using (15) ……………………

● a DVD about making (16) …………………… for summer

Second issue of magazine

● recipes using (17) …………………… for children

● special recipes to use for (18) …………………… for adults

The first issue of the magazine costs (19) £ ……………………

Answer & Audioscript

14 Good Living

15 fish/fishes

16 salad(s)

17 rice(s)

18 parties/party

19 (£)2.49/two (pound(s)) (and) forty(-)nine (p/pence)

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Jenny and Karl are both pleased to be home after their holiday. A B
 21 Jenny thinks the weather forecast they heard for their holiday
A B
week was correct.

22 Jenny and Karl both liked the way their hotel served meals. A B

23 Jenny thinks they had a better room on this holiday than last
A B
year.

24 Karl was angry about the state of the hotel sports equipment. A B

25 Jenny and Karl are both keen to plan another holiday

A B
immediately.

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 A 22 A 23 B 24 B 25 B

Test 29

Part 1

1 What did the man buy?

2 How will the woman help the man?

3 What will the students buy for their teacher?

4 Which exhibition is the busiest today?

5 Where can visitors see the ducks?

6 What will the weather be like when the festival starts?

7 What has the man sent back to the company?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2C 3B 4A 5C 6A 7B

Part 2

8 What does Tim enjoy most about his job?

A sorting out all the details

B getting to know the musicians

C to lots of good music

9 Young musicians who want to do the course

A need to fill in an online form.

B have to perform to a very high level.

C must be able to speak English very well.

10 Tim says that the teachers on the course

A usually enjoy themselves.

B are always complaining.

C are extremely well-paid.

11 Tim likes to hold the course in a place which

A is specially designed for musicians.

B is convenient for public transport.

C is a long way from a big city.

12 What does Tim say about musical instruments?

A Students cannot bring expensive ones.

B Students sometimes lose them.

C Students keep them in a special place.

13 What does Tim say about the concert tour after the course?

A It has to make a lot of money.

 B It needs to be carefully planned.

C It’s difficult to sell tickets.

Answer & Audioscript

8 C 9 A 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 B

Part 3

Desert Train Trip

The time the trip takes in (14) ……………………… .

In the past, Oldsville had an important (15) ……………………… industry.

Passengers can see pretty (16) ……………………… close to the train.

There are some attractive (17) ……………………… to see under an old bridge.

In a small store on the train, (18) ……………………… are on sale.

Today, refreshments will be for sale in a (19) ……………………… instead of from a machine.

Answer & Audioscript

14 1 / one hour / hr 30 / thirty (minutes)

15 oil

16 (desert) plants

17 (large) (colourful) rocks

18 souvenirs

19 basket

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 They agree that the wildlife centre building is well designed. A B

21 Julie thought the sharks at the wildlife centre were frightening. A B

22 Julie found the building was too warm. A B

23 Greg was disappointed with the number of insects. A B

24 Greg only managed to see one free frog. A B

 25 Julie is very keen to return to the wildlife centre. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 A 24 B 25 A

Test 30

Part 1

1 Which part of the Arts Centre only opened recently?

2 What does the shop assistant give the man?

3 Where does the woman feel pain?

4 Where must the woman go to buy dollars?

5 Which vegetable is used in all today’s recipes?

6 Where is the meeting?

7 How did the man want to pay?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2C 3C 4A 5A 6B 7A

Part 2

8 What did Marta dislike about her first job?

A It was really badly paid.

B The boss didn’t listen to her.

C She found the staff unfriendly.

9 At first, what did Marta find most surprising about mobile restaurants?

A They are only advertised online.

B Food never gets thrown away.

C Menus can be easily changed.

10 For Marta, the best thing about mobile restaurants was

A knowing she would have customers.

B being able to work outdoors.

C finding that waiters weren’t needed.

11 Marta had difficulty serving food on a beach because of

A the sun.

B the rain.

C the wind.

12 Marta tries to avoid serving meals in her home because

A she doesn’t have enough furniture.

B the neighbours have complained.

C there is a lack of space.

13 What worries Marta about the future?

A mobile restaurants going out of fashion

B the wrong people opening restaurants like hers

C health inspectors coming to her restaurant

Answer & Audioscript

8 B 9 A 10 C 11 C 12 C 13 B

Part 3

Outdoor cinema

The cinema is surrounded by (14) ……………………… and there are beautiful views.

It’s possible to watch the (15) ……………………… during a film.

Cinema visitors are advised to take a (16) ……………………… with them to sit on.

The cinema is (17) ……………………… kilometres from the city if you go on foot.

It’s a good idea to have a (18) ……………………… when the film is over.

Cinema tickets can be bought online at www. (19) ……………………… org.

Answer & Audioscript

14 hills 15 sunset 15 cushion 17 5 / five 18 picnic 19 CITYENTS

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 Karl says it’s been difficult finding somewhere to live. A B

21 Karl has had problems studying in another language. A B

 22 Laura is surprised at how little work there is on her course. A B

23 Karl is uncertain whether to return home after his course. A B

24 Laura is missing her parents. A B

25 Laura feels that she’s too busy to visit Karl. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 B 23 A 24 A 25 A

Test 31

Part 1

1 How are they going to get to the café?

2 What has the man had a problem with?

3 When does the man plan to get up?

4 What are they going to order?

5 What is the woman phoning about?

6 What are they going to watch first?

7 What is the woman going to buy?

Answer & Audioscript

1A 2C 3B 4C 5A 6C 7C

Part 2

8 Why did Jack take photographs of street signs?

A His mother suggested it.

B The colours were exciting.

C He liked their different shapes.

9 Why did Jack go into his yard to take his winning photo?

A He wanted to be out in the sunshine.

B He was looking for shots of flowers.

 C He was trying out some new equipment.

10 When Jack first looked at his winning photo, he felt

A proud of how good it was.

B worried about the background.

C unsure how clear the detail was.

11 Jack was surprised by the other photos in the competition because

A the quality was so high.

B the styles were so similar.

C the subjects were so unusual.

12 Since winning the competition, Jack now hopes to

A take more photos of people.

B travel to different countries.

C get ideas from other photographers.

13 Jack advises other young people interested in photography to

A have the same attitude as him.

B photograph the same things as him.

C get the same type of camera as him.

Answer & Audioscript

8 B 9 C 10 C 11 A 12 B 13 A

Part 3

STUDENT RUNNING CLUB

The club meets at the (14) ……………………… in the town.

Last year’s members will be sent a registration form by (15) ……………………… .

Members who pay $5 receive a special (16) ……………………… that shows the club’s name.

All runners will get a (17) ……………………… as a free gift.

You know the runner’s level of experience by the colour of their (18) ……………………… .

Contract Carol (19) ……………………… on 8302195.

Answer & Audioscript

14 football stadium 15 email 16 sports bag 17 water bottle 18 shirt(s) 19 BEATON

Part 4
 A B

YES NO

20 Peter wants to take his sister to the party. A B

21 Anne hopes the party will be bigger than the one last year. A B

22 Peter thinks the new college hall is big enough for the party. A B

23 Peter thinks DJs play a good range of music. A B

24 Anne hopes the college cafeteria will supply the food for the
A B
party.

25 Peter is confident the party will end after midnight. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 B 21 B 22 A 23 B 24 B 25 A

Test 32

Part 1

1 Where will Peter give Joanna the book?

2 What did the girl buy at the market?

3 What will the weather be like for the race?

4 What does the girl like best about the city?

5 What does the boy think was unusual about the film?

6 What happened during the football match?

7 Which part of the gallery did the man visit?

Answer & Audioscript

1B 2C 3A 4C 5A 6B 7B

Part 2

8 Amy decided to become a fashion designer while

A she was still at school.

 B she was working in a shop.

C she was helping run a fashion show.

9 Amy says the most important skill for a designer is

A remaining patient in difficult situations.

B knowing about different materials.

C understanding how clothes are made.

10 What does Amy particularly like about her work?

A being able to sell her designs.

B seeing her clothes on display

C having her name recognised

11 How does Amy feel about today’s fashion?

A She would like clothes to be more practical.

B She feels clothes should be more attractive.

C She’s pleased sports clothes are popular.

12 What helps Amy find new ideas for designs?

A seeing things around her.

B going to visit museums.

C looking at photos of clothes.

13 What project is Amy working on at the moment?

A a collection of clothes for a film

B a fashion show in New York

C a new range for a London store

Answer & Audioscript

8 B 9 C 10 C 11 B 12 A 13 A

Part 3

Working in a forest in New Zealand

Steve had accommodation in a shared (14) …………………… .

Steve says it was important to have good (15) …………………… at the end of each day.

Steve worked with a team that made a (16) …………………… through the forest.

Steve also collected information needed for a (17) …………………… of the forest area.

In the morning Steve was surprised to hear the sound of (18) …………………… in the forest.
When he did the trip, Steve only had to pay for his (19) …………………… .

Answer & Audioscript

14 tent 15 meals 16 path 17 map 18 rabbits 19 flight

Part 4

A B

YES NO

20 They agree that the last show in the series was complicated. A B

21 James believes that the series is successful because of the main

A B
character.

22 They both admire the main character’s behaviour. A B

23 Martha thinks that the main character has similar skills to a

A B
detective.

24 James was surprised to find the main character so funny. A B

25 They both plan to watch the series again. A B

Answer & Audioscript

20 A 21 A 22 B 23 A 24 B 25 B