PRACTICE TEST 1
LISTENING
SECTION 1 Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Children’s Engineering Workshops
Tiny Engineers (ages 4-5)
Activities
• Create a cover for an 1 …………………… so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.
• Take part in a competition to build the tallest 2 ……………………
• Make a 3 …………………… powered by a balloon.
Junior Engineers (ages 6-8)
Activities
• Build model cars, trucks and 4 …………………… and learn how to program them so they can move.
• Take part in a competition to build the longest 5 …………………… using card and wood.
• Create a short 6 …………………… with special software.
• Build, 7 …………………… and program a humanoid robot.
Cost for a five-week block: £50
Held on 8 …………………… from 10 am to 11 am
Location
Building 10A, 9 …………………… Industrial Estate, Grasford
Plenty of 10 …………………… is available.
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SECTION 2 Questions 11 – 20
Questions 11 – 14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11. Stevenson’s was founded in
A. 1923.
B. 1924.
C. 1926.
12. Originally, Stevenson’s manufactured goods for
A. the healthcare industry.
B. the automotive industry.
C. the machine tools industry.
13. What does the speaker say about the company premises?
A. The company has recently moved.
B. The company has no plants to move.
C. The company is going to move shortly.
14. The programme for the work experience group includes
A. time to do research.
B. meetings with a teacher.
C. talks by staff.
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Questions 15 – 20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter, A-J, next to Questions 15-20.
15. coffee room ……………
16. warehouse ……………
17. staff canteen ……………
18. meeting room ……………
19. human resources ……………
20. boardroom ……………
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SECTION 3 Questions 21 – 30
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO parts of the introductory stage to their art projects do Jess and Tom agree were useful?
A. the Bird Park visit
B. the workhop sessions
C. the Natural History Museum visit
D. the projects done in previous years
E. the handouts with research sources
Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
In which TWO ways do both Jess and Tom decide to change their proposals?
A. by giving a rationale for their action plans
B. by being less specific about the outcome
C. by adding a video diary presentation
D. by providing a timeline and a mind map
E. by making their notes more evaluative
Questions 25 – 30
Which personal meaning do the students decide to give to each of the following pictures?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.
Pictures Personal meanings
25. Falcon (Landseer) …………… A a childhood memory
26. Fish hawk (Audubon) …………… B hope for the future
27. Kingfisher (van Gogh) …………… C fast movement
28. Portrait of William Wells …………… D a potential threat
29. Vairumati (Gauguin) …………… E the power of colour
30. Portrait of Giobanni de Medici …………… F the continuity of life
G protection of nature
H a confused attitude to nature
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SECTION 4 Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.
Stoicism
Stoicism is still relevant today because of its 31 …………………… appeal.
Ancient Stoics
• Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
• The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for 32 ……………………
Stoic principles
• Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
• Controlling emotions was essential.
• Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the 33 …………………… people make
in responde can be controlled.
• A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as 34
……………………
The influence of Stoicism
• George Washington organised a 35 …………………… about Cato to motivate his men.
• The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
• Adam Smith’s ideas on 36 …………………… were influenced by Stoicism.
• Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
-- the treatment for 37 …………………… is based on ideas from Stoicism
-- people learn to base their thinking on 38 ……………………
• In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as 39 ……………………
Relevance of Stoicism
• It requires a lot of 40 …………………… but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
• It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.
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SPEAKING
SAMPLE SPEAKING TEST 1 – FAMOUS PEOPLE
PART 1
1. Who is your favorite celebrity in your country?
2. What types of people become famous in your country?
3. What kind of famous people do you often see in the news?
4. Do you believe that the news about famous people in the media is true?
5. Would you like to be a famous person?
6. How do celebrities influence their fans in your country?
PART 2
Describe a famous person who is not from your country you would like to meet.
You should say:
• Who this person is.
• How you know about this person.
• What this person is famous for.
• Why you are interested in this person.
Describe a famous person you follow on social media.
You should say:
• Who this person is.
• How you know this person.
• What this person posted on social media.
• And explain why you follow this person on social media.
PART 3
1. What are the hardships of a celebrity?
2. What should celebrities do to protect their privacy?
3. Is it easier or more difficult to achieve fame today than in your grandparents’ time?
4. Are there any differences between famous people now and in the past?
5. Do you think the media is putting too much attention on famous people?
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Từ vựng chỉ về những kiểu người nổi tiếng
Word/Phrase Meaning Example
Actors Diễn viên An actor played the victim in the police
reconstruction.
Business people Doanh nhân The businessperson was armed with a laptop.
Influencers Người có ảnh hưởng, Influencers can add serious credibility to your brand.
tạo cảm hứng
Politicians Chính trị gia A veteran politician from DRC was there.
Scientists Nhà khoa học The sudden disappearance of the dinosaurs has
baffled scientists for many years.
Singers Ca sĩ He banished the musicians and singers, and forbade
all kinds of games.
Social media Người nổi tiếng trên Celebrities usually get a lot of media attention.
celebrities mạng xã hội
Sports people Dân thể thao (bóng đá, He has worked incredibly hard and is our greatest
bóng rổ,…) sportsperson.
TV presenters Người dẫn chương She is a top presenter and the show will be poorer
trình truyền hình for her going.
Writers Nhà văn The writer arranges a happy ending.
Trend-setters Những người dẫn đầu But remember, she's a trendsetter.
xu hướng
Từ vựng khác để miêu tả về người nổi tiếng
Word/Phrase Meaning Example
Amiable Dễ mến He really is a most amiable person.
Ambitious Tham vọng Only ambitious students get the best marks.
Charismatic Có sức lôi cuốn His charismatic charm is more than enough reason to
watch the movie.
Consistent Quả quyết He is their most consistent player this season.
optimistic Lạc quan I am not optimistic about my chances of success.
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Diligent Siêng năng Many caves are located only after a diligent search.
Hard-working
Energetic Có năng lượng This world belongs to the energetic.
Persistent / Relentless Bền bỉ / Kiên trì Yet, of course, Andrew was persistent and followed
her in her wake.
Famous for / Nổi tiếng với… He's well-known in the local community.
Well known for
Down-to-earth Gần gũi He's a very down-to-earth person.
Một số cách diễn đạt thường dùng
Phrase Meaning
When the curtains close Sau ánh hào quang
Look on the bright side Luôn nhìn về mặt tốt của vấn đề
Struck at people’s heartcore Lay động con tim mọi người
Has an impressive command of Có năng lực xuất sắc về lĩnh vực gì
Take a gentle approach Có cách tiếp cận nhẹ nhàng
To boycott Tẩy chay
Took the country by storm Gây bão cả nước
Show off their status Phô trương thanh thế
Monument of courage Tượng đài về lòng dũng cảm
To gain widespread recognition Được công nhận rộng rãi
Be in the public eye Xuất hiện trước công chúng
Have a (good) head for something Có khả năng làm gì
Shoot (somebody) to stardom Làm nên tên tuổi của một ai
Grab the limelight Chiếm sóng, thu hút chú ý
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Những Idiom thông dụng
Idiom Meaning
Make the headline Trở thành tiêu đề nóng
Take something by storm Làm mưa làm gió
One hit wonder Những nghệ sĩ chỉ có duy nhất một bản hit
Household name Người, vật hoặc nhãn hiệu nổi tiếng, được biết đến rộng rãi
Hard word will pay off Sự nỗ lực sẽ được đền đáp xứng đáng
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