TEST 1 READ|NG AND USE 0F ENGLISH

PAPER 1

For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap, There is
an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet,

ExampIe:
0Aabove Bover C D AB
beyond past 0 : :

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Read the whole text first to get an idea of its theme(s) and content.

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The name Rolls-Royce has been associated with high-quality cars for (0) ..... a century. The first Rolls-
Royce was produced in 1905, as the result of the (1) ..... efforts of Charles Stewart Rolls and Frederick
Henry Royce.
Rolls, an upper-class Londoner who was (2) .....at Eton and Cambridge University, started a company
in 1902 to sell motor-cars. Royce came from a working-class background. He began his
apprenticeship in a railway workshop at the age of 14, but by the age of żI hehad (3) ,.... up his own
engineering business. Royce designed several motor-cars, and his first experimental model appeared
in 1903.
(4) ..... after that, Charles Rolls and Henry Royce met, forming the Rolls-Royce manufacturing firm
in 1904. Royce designed the motor-cars and Rolls sold them. Rolls, who had (5) ..... himself a
reputation as a keen racing motorist, also had a passion for flying. In 1910, at the age of only 33, he
sadly met his death in a plane crash - in (6) ..... , he was the first Englishman to die in this way. Royce,
however, continued work on their shared dream, and (7) ..... to develop his first aero-engine in 1915.
The Rolls-Royce Merlin aero-engine later powered British fighter aeroplanes in World War II. On
Royce's death in 1933,the famous Rolls-Royce monogram was changed from red to black as a (8) ,.,.,
of respect for the great man.
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lA connected B mixed c combined D collected

2A educated B schooled c lectured D trained
3A put B made C set D brought
4A Early B Shortly C Briefly D Quickly
5A earned B awarded c deserved D succeeded
6A spite B case C order D fact
7A kept up B went on C got by D saw through
8A note B message C signal D sign

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is For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word
h each gap, There is an example at the beginning (0).

Wńte your answers lN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

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Example: 0 B E E N

Read the title of the text as it usually summarises what you are going to read.

Traditional Cooking
A new school of cookery has opened in France. "The Friends of French Cookery" has
(O) .......... started by a group of grandmothers who are anxious to keep traditional food
and cooking techniques alive.

None of these grandmothers have (q) ............. ... any experience as professional

only by a desire to produce good quality, tasĘ food. They are especially keen to teach the
younger generation (tt) .......... ...... to cooktraditional dishes, and to convince
them that traditional food is better (tZ) .......... ...... convenience foods.

The grandmothers run cookery courses two or three times a weeĘ and the fee is about
ż0€, (B) includes tuition and lunch.

Most of the recipes are traditional, and some of (la) have ancient
legends attached to them. Only seasonal ingredients (l5) ................ used.

The courses are great fun, and tourists join in with the locals (ró)
they work together to create a delicious meal.
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17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines
to
For question s
(0),
form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning

Write your answers lN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Examp!e: 0 S U c c E S S F U L

After reading the text once quickly, identify what part of speech the given word is and
what sort of changes you need to make in order to complete the gaps. En

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Becoming a Top Athlete x
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To be (0) in a sporl requires a number of things sUCcEsS
including ambition and (17) . Without these DEDICATE ż6\
(
qualities, it is very difficult to compete at a high level. Most famous t
sportspeople began training during their (18) CHILD
in order to reach their peak while still comparatively young. TIl
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Athlętes need to think (19) about their diet, because CARE
nourishing food is (20) ............ ...... for maintaining a strong EssENCE 8l
body. Diet is also important because it must be adequate to support
such (21) activity. ENERGY
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It is also necessary to have the determination to succeed. Athletes will
often encounter some temporary (22) ............ """ on their FAIL
road to eventual success, and they must mentally prepare themselves so 3o
that this type of (23)............ ,.... doesn't have too strong an CoURAGE
effect on their future (ż4) ............ ...... . Even if a talented PERFoRM
athlete puts in the time and effort required, they will also need patience,
and a little luck. in order to succeed.

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 TEST 1

j to =cr questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
-sing the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
-cluding the word given. Here is an example (0).

ExampIe:
Read the whole
0 A very nice man gave us directions sentence, look at the
GIvEN key word and then try
We ............. a very nice man. to work out what the
question is testing
(passive, conditionals,
etc).
ExampIe: 0 l WERE G|VEN DlREcTloNS BY

'lVrite only the missing words lN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

25 Please don't touch the exhibits.

RATHER
I ......,..,..,... touch the exhibits.

26 It's a good thing you gave me a lift or I would have been late for my interview.
GIvEN
I would have been late for my interview ..... me a lift.

27 Please do not drop litter in the park.

REQUESTED
You ........... drop litter in the park.

28 He doesn't get on with his colleagues.

TERMs
He is not with his colleagues,

29 Light travels faster than sound.

TRAvEL

30 He could not explain why he was always late to work.

ACCOUNT
He could not ..........,.. late to work.

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 TEST 1

into new surroundings' 31

you are going to read an extract from a novel in which a man talks about settling
I

to the text' Mark

For questions 31_36, ;;"; ń; uń.*"r !o,t, C'oi-Ól
*ni.h you think fits best according
your answers on the separate answer sheet,

ffiontheedgeofthecity.Itwasanidea1p1aceforme,becauseIwantedfresh
presence of ancient gods and the spirits of
feel the
mountain air, space, privacy, a place where I could
"ińc nf
--, side
on the SunnY of the
the
*"Ti::il:ffij"if,, merely an empty shell, but I chose it because it was
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town, with enough of a breeze to reduce the

valley, high enough to have u good view over the
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year to make the place inhabitable,

occasionally stupefying heat. It tóok me a good
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side of the house, which had caved in on itself

The first thing that I did was to dig out the well at the
andwasfullofmudandrocks.IwashelpedbyaFrenchmannamedAntoine,aculturedmanwhohad the
he had met when he had just arrived, We repaired
chosen to 1ive here because he liked trr" p"optl 33
completely white so that they suddenly became
walls and the roof of the house, and painted the rooms
clean, bright, and spacious,
I managed, to install electricity by connecting up
Even though it was a little dangerous, Antoine and
professór Luis, had set up a row of windmills to
a cable to the basic system inńnted ty a teacher.
but it was rather feeble when it came to
generate power that was perfectly adóquate for lighting
I had flown in by helicopter turned out to be more 34
heavier usage. As a result, the eleótric cóoker that
use as a storage cupboard,

IsoonfoundthatwhensettingupahousethatIwould,quitesuddenly,haveanurgentneedforsome
during the last expedition. The track down from
my house was deeply pitted and
item overlooked
or by mule' or by
line ]8 turned into a watercouise each
time it rained and it was at first only usable on foot
had been half-buried in the mud of the flood at
Antoine,s ancient three-wheeled tractor, This tractor 35
General Sosa, governor of Cesar, had it dug out
Chińguana, but Senor Vivo's father, who is in fact
gunship, at his son's request, It is often said in this
and brought in slung under a vast helicopter
the military who ever does anYthing useful,
country that Generańo.u is the only *"-b", of
goods brought in bY mule-train from IPasueno,
At the far end of the town, there was a tiendathat sold This
and so every few days I would rattle and bump
my way to it on Antoine,s formidable old tractor,
rórt tn"i. daughter to run it. She was a girl of around 35
shop was owned by a middle-aged coupl" *ńo
father ask her about the price of a
twenty whose nuń *u* Ena, as I discovered by
overhearing t
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bottle of Ron Cana.

Enawassmallandstronglybuilt;usuallysheworeaplain,fadedbluedress,andherfeetwerealways
Very slightly too large for her, but she had an
bare. Sometimes I used to think that her head was
hair. she reminded me of a Greek girl I had once
appealing and serene face framed ty t ". long black
been in love with; she had the sarne s,-ooĄ
soft olive skin, and big brown eyes beneath eyebrows
almostheavyenoughtomeetinthemiddle.onherforearmswerethetracesofsoftblackdownyhair,
and her fingers were slim and elegant,
which is somethin§ that has always driven me cfazy,
she had an air of quiet amusement, an innocent
The best thing about her, however, was her elfin spirit;
all eternity, and of being able to see the funny side
devilry, that gave her the aura of having existed foi
in her, aS was to be revealed when I discovered
of everything. I saw that she had a streak of mischief
how it was tńat she had kept me in ignorance for so
long,

Gruzman by Louis de Bernieres

Adapted fromThe Troublesome offspring of cardinal

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,lgs. 31 what attracted the writer to the house?

l. Mark A where it was located Read the text once
B how big it was quickly to get a general
C the view it gave of the valley idea of what it is about,
:d fresh
D the condition it was in before looking at the
ririts of questions.
: of the
32 According to the writer, Antoine
uce the
A had recently arrived,
B liked to keep to himself.
,n itself C was a foreigner.
ho had D painted for a living.
red the
)ecame 33 What impression does the writer give of the electricity supply?
A It was too dangerous to use.
B It didn't always work properly.
ting up C It only worked when it was windy.
nills to D It was a very reliable system.
eme to
e more 34 The writer uses the phrase 'turned into a watercourse' (line 18) to show that the path
A had many deep holes.
r Some
B was difficult to walk on.
ed and
c was sometimes flooded.
.orby D needed to be repaired.
,ood at
ug out
35 what criticism of Ena does the writer make?
in this A She never wore shoes.
B She wasn't interested in clothes.
C Her eyebrows were too thick.
sueno, D Her head seemed to be too big.
r. This
round 36 what did the writer like the most about Ena?
:eofa A her sense of humour
B her physical appearance

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C her innocent ignorance
D her resemblance to someone
Lad an
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you are going to read an article about a white_water rafting adventure, six sentences ł
tr," on" ńhich fits each gap (37,421 There is one extra
from the artic|e. Choose from the sentences-A_o answer sheet,
your answers on the separate
sentence which you oó not need to use. Mark

A foward's Adventure B

Awhite-waterraftingnovicedescribeshisfirsttime
We were put
c
Even though I'm a writer for Outdoor Adventures
into groups of six,
Magazine,everyone at my office knows in actual fact
plus a guide, based
I'm a bit wary of anything remotely resembling an
"outdoor adventure." That's why my boss likes to on skill and level
give me these projects. He thinks I'm the perfect
of experience. tt

candidate because, like most people, I'm often

afraid s|DIputon
to try something new. However, upon my return
from my wetsuit,
life
any jacket and crash
an assignment I have usually not only conquered
originally had, but also become quite an helmet and climbed aboard, hoping he was right, I
fears I
With the first few strokes of the paddle, I could feelI
enthusiast of the activity as well!
- white-water excitement begin to replace my fear, The river causht I
This month's hair-raising adventure
us in a gentle flowing motion, rocking and
pullins us
- was no exception. The minute my boss told I
rafting
rapid,
me about it, I felt very nervou, !flE smoothly towards the first
Suddenly our guide shouted "Forward paddle!" I
l
But now that I've completed the assignment, I'm
and everyone started paddling excitedly, We steered I
happy to repoft that I found it extremely enjoyable,
around boulders as huge waves crashed over us,
In order to get some information about white- I

water rafting, I called Nigel Dossett, who runs Ę|-l

soaking the entire Uout. It was remarkable
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how much team spirit had sprung up immediately

Scotland's foremost white-water rafting centre in
between the members of my boat,
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Perth. The first thing he told me was that not

all I

We eventually stopped for lunch at a lovely spot

rafting trips are the same. !!ll-]
It's important
on the river under a huge oak tree, Chatting as we
for the public to be aware of this before booking a
relaxed, I found that everyone's background was
trip, in order to determine how hard or easy a rafting
in different, including a stockbroker and a housewife,
coufse should be. The goal is to spend more time
It was satisfying to see that such an exciting and
the raft than in the water, so it's best to take it
easy
fun sport could be enjoyed by such a wide variety of
the first time out.
people.
Upon my arrival at Nigel's Extreme Raft World
My trip was much better than I had expected, and
Centre, I saw that there were several dozel people
*, the scenery, the accommodation, the rushins river
there for the day's rafting activities, ]§lD
were then given a safety briefing about some of
the and the thrill of the;;;;;i u^-ine,Ei!
fallen I recommend it for anyone, from the fit to the couch
dangers to watch out for, such as boulders,
potato, the young to the old, and even for cowards
trees, sharp underwater rocks, waves and anything
else that could block a raft's forward movement,
like yours truly!
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ra A Nigel began by explaining the differences in E It all depends on what each individual feels
the difficulty levels and asked us to be like doing on that particular day.
honest about our paddling experience.
I was in a medium difficulty group, and our
B Without a doubt, white-water rafting is one guide assured us that the ride would be lots
of the most exciting outdoor adventures, of fun without being too dangerous.

c Although we were drenched, everyone was G He said that rapids are broken down into
laughing and yelling as we worked together different classifications - anything from
to drive the raft forward. very calm to very dangerous.

D The thought of battling raging river rapids

in a flimsy rubber boat was almost enough
to make me call in sick.

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 TEST 1

- For questions 43'52' choose

you are going to read a magazine ańicle about one-day travel destinations.
more than once,
ti"r",r."i,"oór" tn-ą. The feople may be chosen
sheet,
Mark your answers on the separate answer

read it for,
to identĘ the type of text and what You have to
Read the rubric and the questions carefully

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Which person

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for herself,
admits she would not choose something

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lives?
enjoys watching people living their everyday

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mentions the fact that something is inexpensive?

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with the place she visits?
combines another of her favourite pastimes

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favourite destination?
suggests she spends a lot of money at her

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gets to the place in less than an hour?

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to her job?
visits a place which gives her ideas related

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her favourite place?
sometimes has company when she visits

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she would like?
says she doesn't visit as frequently as

discoveredherfavouritedestinationpurelybychance?
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Great Escapes from London
For Londoners with a busy lifestyle, it's hard to 7et away evenfor a day, but
Amanda Hyslop spoke to five dffirent women who regularly do exactly that.

A Julia Finch is a busy lawyer who loves nature D Flora Evans, a market analyst, feels she
but doesn't get nearly enough of it sitting in her deserves an expensive treat after a busy week,
or. London office all day, so she often takes which is why she often takes time to get away. "I
advantage of Wisley Garden. "My favourite go to Bath to visit my favourite luxury spa and
thing is that there is always something new to enjoy the pools, which are fed by Britain's only
see. The garden collection has been developing natural hot springs. And of course, a day of
for more than 100 years. It's a lovely, peaceful pampering is never complete without some
place for a stroll, and it's so vast that it doesn't shopping. Bath is one of the best shopping
get crowded. I get ideas for my own garden from destinations outside London, with many
the great demonstration gardens full of practical specialist shops and a number of antique shops
ideas and techniques. I can even incorporate my tucked away in the narrow streets."
other favourite hobby of photography by
bringing my camera and clicking away."

B Jessica Green is a hardworking student who E Elizabeth Dosset, a sales assistant at a

needs a break from the books once in a while, and department store, happened upon her favourite
makes Brighton her favourite one-day destination. destination by accident. "I was on a trip to
"I love being by the sea, and it's so close to Stonehenge, but the site was closed and I ended
London that whenever I feel like it, I just jump on up in the town of Salisbury. There are not many
a ftain and in 55 minutes I'm there. Brighton residents and not many visitors, either, which is
evolved from a small fishing village into a famous perfect since I need a break from all the people I
seaside resort, and offers all the traditional deal with every day. I couldn't believe that a
atffactions. I always eat at this great self-service market still takes place regularly here, just as it
restaurant, which is also modestly priced. My has done since the 13th century. My favourite
favourite spot, though, is a small strip of sand thing to do is observe the shopkeepers going
under one ofthe piers, where I canjust sit all alone about their business and see people running
and hear nothing but the sea." errands or just having some tea. The town is so
charming and quaint that I try to go at least once
a month. I wish I could go more often, though."

c Martha Roberts is an architect who enjoys her

job so much that her work is also her hobby. "My
favourite piece of architecture to study in my free
time is The Royal Pavilion in Brighton. I try to
get some of my co-workers to go with me, since
it isn't all that far from London, but they're
usually too busy. The Pavilion was built for King
George IV and if ever a building represented the
concept of 'over the top', this is it. The pseudo
Indian palace, with Chinese-influenced interiors,
is a riot of colour, expensive fabrics, crystal and
gilt, It's not the sort of style I would ever like in
my own house, but I do find inspiration for my
work in everything I look at."
 TEST 1 WRlTlNG Fc
EĘ En words in an aPProPriate stYle on the
you must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190
separate answer
"h"*
1InyourEnglishclassyouhavebeentalkingaboutdifferentwaysofexercising.NowyourEnglish
essay,
teacher has asked you to write an

Writeanessayusingallthenotesandgivereasonsforyourpointofview.

at home, Do you agree?

It is better to join a gym than to exercise

Notes

write about:

1. exercising with other people

2. vanety of equipment
3. .............. , (your own idea)

Essays are formal

pieces of writing so do
not use contracted verb
forms and chaĘ
everyday language.

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 }-Ęe an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in this part. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an appropriate
aŃ on the separate answer sheet. Put the question number in the box at the top of the answer sheet,

glish
When writing an article, try to catch your reader's attention by using various
techniques such as including a catchy title and addressing your reader directly.

2 You see this announcement in an international music magazine.

ut MUSIC AROUND THE WORLD

We are planning to publish articles on different types of music people listen to,

Write an article about the music young people listen to in your country. Do you
have a traditional kind of music? Does your country have any music festivals?

The best article will be published in our magazine.

Write your article,

You have seen this advert in an international travel magazine.

Reviews needed!
Have you been to a holiday resort recently? If so, send us your review! Include
information about the resort you went to, the facilities, the accommodation and the
cost. Would you recommend the resort to other people?

The best reviews will be published next month.

Write your review.

You have received an email from an English-speaking exchange student,

",] c
0
I know you went to the summer school I'm thinking of going to. Do you know if
b it has a swimming pool? I'm a keen swimmer. What about the computer lab? Did
you find it satisfactory? Also, do they organise any after-school activities that
help you learn about the local culture?
i Thanks,
Rupert

Write your email.

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 TEST 1 l LlsTENlNG
PAPER 3 -

to do,
Read and listen to the instructions given. This will help you understand what You have
Ę

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best
answer (A, B or c). '-
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1 you hear a woman making a statement to the police. What crime is she rePorting?
A a case of dangerous driving
B a mugging in the street
C a burglary in a store
i

2 You hear a doctor examining a patient. What is wrong with the patient?
A a sore throat
B a swollen eye
C a bad cut :

3 You hear a man talking to a colleague. What does he want her to do for him?
A send an urgent email
l

B attend a meeting for him

C make some photocopies of his notes
I

4 you hear a man and woman talking about things they have to do before going on holidaY.
How does the woman feel?
A excited
B anxious
C impatient I

5 you hear two co_workers discussing plans for a birthday surprise. The woman thinks theY l

should
A hold a party in the office.
B invite some of the company's clients.
C celebrate during office hours.
6 you hear a woman phoning a health clinic. why is she calling?
A to make an appointment
B to cancel an appointment
C to confirm an appointment
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you hear a student talking about something that happened at school. What is he doing? J
A explaining how he lost his books
B suggesting improvements to the school library
C recommending a revision method
theY agree
8 you hear a husband and wife discussing what to call their new baby. What name do
on?
A the name of the wife's uncle
B the name of husband's father
c the name of the husband's brother

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Read the information given during the preparation time to familiarise yourself with the content.
B
or C). ,:,_ łlill hear someone giving a lecture to a group of parents about keeping children safe in water, For
r+stions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or shoń phrase,

CHILDREN AND WATER SAFETY

E or the Royal Lifesaving Society website can be found on the fact

- - .-_d can start swimming lessons when it is 11 old.

- _g swimming lessons, very young children learn to roll onto their

lr a pńvate pool, there should be one supervisor for every 13 children,

f\ildren must learn not to go close to the

fum_

Elre are many more

- - llr-te, put an alarm on the rear

--. :.lne into the garden.

- . .:r tiom public and private pools, the

_
- .:ren.

lrtheseasid",uFĘnyingisasignwhichmeansyoumuStnotswim.
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 rurniri*i," you""r *im'n" "on'"n'

exercise. For questions 19-23' choose

a
you will hear five shoń extracts in which people are talking about only once. There are three extra
from the list (A_H) wnicń siatement
applies ń"u.r. personi. Use the letters
letters which you do not need to use,

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exercising,
A This person spends most of their free time =5

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their will, Speaker 1
B This person is made to do exercise against

C This person would prefer to knit, s

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Speaker 2

D This person does exercise as part of theirjob,

Speaker 3
E This person exercises to stay young,

Speaker 4 gJ
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exercise,
F This person's good health depends on
of their age,
G This person does a lot of exercise in spite
Speaker 5
social event,
H This person does exercise as part of a
,

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 F l hear an interview on the radio with a conservationist called Kay Giles, who is trying to he|p

ffi''"a:§:,,.3i.theimpońanceofprotectingtheenvironment.Forquestions24.30,choosethe

)ose \\ hat does l(ay say about forming eco-friendly habits?

le extra \ l-rer should be learned at an early age, Read the questions or
B PJents need to set their children an example. sentence stems and the
L \ftrre schools need to help students learn them. options given during
preparation time,
H,,,rł does Kay try to make her seminars interesting? underlining the key
= \ :.. having class discussions words.
] B :i l arying her approach
a :.. nraking vidęos
r łccording to Kay, bringing rubbish into class
\ .:.olvs students to be creative.
B _. less effective than watching videos.
a _:Juces the problem of litter at school.

\\hat happens when we change some of our daily habits?

{ \\'e make little difference to the pollution problem.
B Yt]ull_9 people are likely to copy us.
L \\'e undo some of the harm done to the environment.

t }r.ar believes that good environmental habits include

\ :.:r in_e a shower instead of a bath.
B _sing fewer shopping bags.
C :-l1ing fewer cleaning products.

t \\hat is an important part of spreading the conservation message?

{ Jutting pressure on the authorities
B ieeping in touch with other conservationists
C :eaching environmental laws in school

D ha1 rlants young people to

Ą tollow their grandparents' example.
B ihink about becoming teachers.
c educate their families about the environment.

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