Test 3
READING AND WRITING                 (60 minutes)
PART 1
QUESTIONS 1–6
For each question, choose the correct answer.
1                                               A   Markus is letting Jessica know what time
                                                    he’s going running tonight.
       Jessica,
       Let’s go running this                    B   Markus is asking Jessica if she has arrived
       evening. What time                           home from work yet.
       do you think you’ll be
       home from work? I’d
                                                C   Markus is checking if Jessica will be home
       like to go before it’s
       too dark.                                    early enough to go running.
       Markus
2                                               What does the Arts Centre want to do?
            City Arts Centre
                                                A   start a new theatre group
         Do you belong to our
          theatre group? Has                    B   share members’ experiences online
       acting changed your life?
       Tell us and we’ll put your               C   find out what people think of their website
         story on our website.
3                                               Why has Glenn sent Marcia this message?
                                                A   to make sure she has taken her medicine
       Marcia,
       Sorry to hear you’re
       not very well. Do                        B   to ask if she is feeling better
       you need me to get
       you anything at the                      C   to find out how he can help
       shops? Maybe some
       medicine or fruit?
       Glenn
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4                                               Ollie has emailed Harry
    To: Harry
    From: Ollie                                 A   to see if he wants to join the tennis club.
    My tennis club on
    Saturday was really
                                                B   to ask him for his opinion of the tennis club.
    good fun. Why don’t you
    become a member too?                        C   to find out which tennis club he belongs to.
    You’ll love it.
5                                               A   Hurry if you would like to take part in the
       Fun quiz competition                         quiz.
            22nd March 9 p.m.
                                                B   The winner of the quiz will get a prize of
                  £10 to enter                      £10.
         Book soon, almost full!
                                                C   The quiz will finish by 9 p.m. on
                  Cash prizes
                                                    22nd March.
6                                               Mark has texted Stefan
                                                A   to tell him to look online.
        Stefan,                                 B   to ask about the traffic.
        I’ve checked
        online and there’s
        a problem with                          C   to offer him a lift.
        the buses. Mum’s
        driving me to school.
        Shall we pick you up
        on the way?
        Mark
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Test 3
PART 2
QUESTIONS 7–13
For each question, choose the correct answer.
                                                        Hillside   Green Farm Castletown
  7      Which campsite is good for people who             A             B        C
         enjoy outdoor sports?
  8      Which campsite is near the sea?                   A             B        C
  9      Which campsite has its own shop?                  A             B        C
  10     Which campsite can be difficult to find?          A             B        C
  11     Which campsite has friendly staff?                A             B        C
  12     Which campsite is good for people with            A             B        C
         young children?
  13     Which campsite can be noisy at night?             A             B        C
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                           Three great campsites to visit
Hillside
This campsite is quite near a main road, so it’s easy to find. You can camp there anytime you
like, even in winter, which is why most of the things to do are inside – the pool, the games
room and the café. Families will enjoy it here, as the pool is very safe and there’s a lovely
playground. It’s also very quiet at night – there’s no disco or noisy groups of campers. The
staff are good, but they should try to be more friendly.
Green Farm
You can easily get lost on the way to Green Farm if you don’t know where you’re going.
There are lots of activities for adults and teenagers to do on the campsite, including a golf
course and a lake where you can go fishing and sailing. If you’re interested in surfing, you
should probably choose a different campsite, as Green Farm is quite a long way from the
sea. If you need to buy food, there’s a small supermarket next to the office.
Castletown
Castletown is right next to a village, and just a short walk from a beach. It’s open from April
to October. It’s probably not the best place for older people or young children, as there’s
a disco in the village that plays loud music until quite late. The shops in the village are very
useful, as there aren’t any on the campsite. Campsite staff can help you with any problems
or questions, and are always smiling and chatting with visitors.
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PART 3
QUESTIONS 14–18
For each question, choose the correct answer.
                                     An exciting hobby
                    Tanya Phillips explains why she’s crazy about motorbikes.
 I started riding a motorbike when I was 18. I was living in Edinburgh at the time, and I was
 using the bus to get to work, which I hated. I thought about learning to drive, but cars are
 expensive, so I bought a motorbike. I was the first of my friends to get one.
 Over the next 5 years, I only used my motorbike in the city. Then a friend invited me on a
 motorbike ride through the Australian desert. It was amazing, and when I got home, I bought
 an adventure motorbike and started riding in wild places like forests in my free time.
 Before any big ride, I make sure I know exactly where I’m going. I don’t like asking for
 help, so I take maps and check the weather. Then when I’m riding, I can just forget about
 everything except me and the bike. That’s what I like best.
 I’m not afraid of riding in unusual places. I went to Iceland in the middle of winter. It was dark
 most of the day, so I had to be really careful and stay on the roads. I’d like to go again in
 summer when there’s more light and then I can go on the smaller paths.
 This year, I did my first 24-hour adventure motorbike race – across the African desert. It was
 really difficult, and when I finished all I wanted to do was sleep. But then I found out I was the
 winner – I couldn’t believe it! I can’t wait to enter next year’s race.
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14   Tanya first began riding a motorbike because
     A    she didn’t like driving a car in Edinburgh.
     B    her friends told her it was a good idea.
     C    she wanted a better way to travel to her job.
15   When did riding a motorbike become Tanya’s hobby?
     A    after a trip
     B    after riding through a forest
     C    after meeting someone in Australia
16   What’s Tanya’s favourite thing about riding a motorbike?
     A    She can spend time alone.
     B    She can look at the countryside.
     C    She can stop thinking about other things.
17   If Tanya goes to Iceland again,
     A    she’ll go to another part of the country.
     B    she’ll go at a different time of year.
     C    she’ll spend more time there.
18   After her first motorbike race, Tanya was surprised by
     A    how well she did.
     B    how tired she felt.
     C    how difficult the race was.
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Test 3
PART 4
QUESTIONS 19–24
For each question, choose the correct answer.
                                             David Bowie
 The English pop star David Bowie was born David Robert Jones on 8th January, 1947. He
 was (19)                in music from an early age and began playing in bands when he was still
 a teenager. When he was 18, he changed his name to David Bowie as there was another
 musician in the US (20)                 was also called David Jones.
 David Bowie’s song ‘Space Oddity’ was his first big hit, and it was popular around the world.
 He (21)                later that he got the (22)         for the song while he was watching
 a film called 2001: A Space Odyssey.
 Through his career, David Bowie often changed the (23)                    he looked and the kind of
 music he played. His final album was called ‘Blackstar’ and it became (24)                 to his
 fans on his 69th birthday. This was just two days before he died on 10th January, 2016.
19   A     interested             B    pleased            C    special
20   A     which                  B    where              C    who
21   A     told                   B    explained          C    talked
22   A     idea                   B    experience         C    reason
23   A     thing                  B    way                C    type
24   A     able                   B    possible           C    available
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PART 5
QUESTIONS 25–30
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write ONE word for each gap.
Example:            0                   to
    From:         Ellie
    To:           Leah
 I’m really pleased you’re coming (0)             stay at my house next week. We haven’t seen
 each other for such (25)            long time!
 (26)           are lots of things to do (27)          my town, so I’m sure we’ll have lots of
 fun. We can visit the museum and the theatre. And how about going shopping too? Our new
 shopping centre has some really great shops, and they’re cheaper (28)               the ones in
 the city.
 I’ll meet you at the airport on Saturday. (29)          time does your flight arrive? Please let
 (30)           know and I’ll make a plan. I can’t wait to see you again!
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Test 3
PART 6
QUESTION 31
Read the email from your English friend, Jan.
     From:        Jan
     To:
 Thanks for telling me about the laptop you’re selling.
 Why are you selling it? How much money do you
 want for it? When can I collect it from you?
 Jan
Write an email to Jan and answer the questions.
Write 25 words or more.
Write the email on your answer sheet.
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PART 7
QUESTION 32
Look at the three pictures.
Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.
Write the story on your answer sheet.
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