Test 1 PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour) Part 1 For questions 1-12, 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. Example: 0 A instruction B information C opinion D advice 0), AL By caso a ec FF = Girls and technology If you want your daughter to succeed, buy her a toy construction set. That is the (0) from Britain's (1) ..... female engineers and scientists. Marie-Noelle Barton, who heads an Engineering Council campaign to encourage girls into science and engineering, maintains that some of Britain's most successful women have had their careers (2) ..... by the toys they played with as children. Even girls who end (3) ..... nowhere near a microchip or microscope could benefit from a better (4) ..... of science and technology. ‘i's a (5) ..... of giving them experience and confidence with technology so that when they are (6) ..... with a situation requiring some technical know-how, they feel they can handle it and don't just (7) ..... defeat immediately’ says Mrs Barton. ‘I believe that lots of girls feel unsure of themselves when it comes (8) ..... technology and therefore they might be losing out on jobs because they are reluctant even to apply for them. Research recently carried (9) ..... suggests that scientific and constructional toys should be (10) ..... to girls from an early age, otherwise the result is ‘socialisation’ into stereotypically female (11) ..... » which may explain why relatively few girls study science and engineering at university in Britain. Only 14% of those who have gone for engineering (12) at university this year are women, although this figure does represent an improvement on the 7% recorded some years ago.A foremost A styled Ain A hold A matter A approached A admit A for A off A accessible A characters A options B uppermost B shaped B by B grasp B situation B encountered B allow Bto B through B feasible B parts B altematives predominant built Gon C insight C state © presented C receive ¢ from C forward C reachable C states C selections Paper 3 Use of English D surpassing D modelled Dup D realisation D cause D offered D permit D with D out D obtainable D roles D preferences 19Test 1 Part 2 For questions 13-27, read tha text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There Is an example at the beginning (0). White your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: oer TIA Weather in Antarctica ‘The most extreme weather conditions experienced in Antarctica are associated (0) ..... blizzards. These are simply strong winds with falling snow (13) ....., more commonly, snow that is picked up and pushed along the ground by the wind. Blizzards may last for days at (14) ..... time, and in some cases It can be almost impossible for people to see. It Is not unusual (15) ..... objects only about a metre or (16) ..... away to become unrecognisable. Scientists doing research in the area (17) ..... then confined to their tents or caravans. We think of blizzards (18) ..... extremely cold, while in fact temperatures In the Antarctic are usually higher than normal (19) ..... a blizzard. Major blizzards of several days in length occur more frequently in some locations than in others. (20) ..... may be eight or tan such blizzards in any particular place (21) ..... an annual basis. They often cause considerable damage, so that any scientific buildings or equipment constructed in this region must be specially made to give as (22) ..... protection as possible. If the weather is fine, visibility in Antarctica is usually excellent because of the clear alr and the absence of dust and smoke. (23) ..... this means is that people often greatly underestimate the distance of objects and features of the landscape. Also, very large features (24) ..... as mountains. may appear to be above the horizon, or aven upside (25) ..... . These ‘mirages’, (26) ..... are just tricks played by the eyes in certain conditions, have led to explorers in the Antarctic making many errors (27) ..... judgement. 20Paper 3. Use of English Part 3 For questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap In the same line. There Is an example at the beginning (0). ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0] F[oluy ee] TTT TTT TTT} Freud and Dreams Sigmund Freud Is regarded as the (0) ..... of psychoanalysis. His work has been (28)..... in many areas but he is perhaps best known for having drawn our (29) ..... to dreams, which he believed were clues to inner conflicts. The fact that a dream is (30) ..... a disguised expression of what is happening in the unconscious mind means that it Is difficult for the dreamer to understand its (31) ..... . Freud belleved that the sleeping mind resorted to a whole range of unconscious wishes In forms which would prevent the dreamer from having any (32) ..... of their true nature. In Freud's ‘view, Interpreting the meaning of the dream required a psychoanalyst with an expert (33) ..... of how dreams disguise desires. The psychoanalyst’s in the dream would enable him to see the dream According to Freud, dreams use a (35) ..... symbolic language quite different from that of waking life, but the fact Is there is no hard (86) ..... for believing that dreams really do reflect our unconscious wishes. Nevertheless, Freud (37) ..... made a major contribution to twentieth-century thought and many useful Insights into psychological processes have been gained through his work. FOUND INFLUENCE ATTEND ESSENTIAL SIGNIFY AWARE KNOW INVOLVE EVIDENT DOUBT 21Test 1 Part 4 For questions 38-42, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences, Here is an example (0). Example: 0 The committee decided to ... .. the money equally between the two charities. | can’t believe that John and Maggle have decided to marriage. +. up after 20 years of ‘To serve a watermelon you need to.... . It down the centre with a sharp knife. Example: [o][s]P] eT Tt] | | LTTTET TI ] Write only the missing word IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 38 Sally's front tooth is very .... 'm sure it'll come out soon, Jane has lost so much welght that all her clothes are too ..... The horse got...... +» ftom the stable and started trotting towards the road. 39 The thief...... +. the watch Into his pocket when he thought no one was looking. ‘Saveral visitors to the castle almost ... . on the newly polished floor. ‘The speaker... . & few references to the local football team into his speech, which the audience appreciated greatly. 40 Chris arrived very early for his flight in order to be at the ... the check-in desk opened, My sister's gota really good ... George has just been promoted to ..... fromnow on. .. Of the queue when .. for figures, but I'm hopeless at maths. .... of department so he'll be even more busyPaper 3 Use of English «+. Out of fish quite early on in the evening. into a storm as it neared the French coast. .... the company single-handed after her husband's death. where the famous scene from the film was shot. .. of rain, they gathered the picnic together and rushed . of my trip around India was definitely the trip to Calcutta. 23Test 1 Part For questions 43-50, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first ‘sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and ‘six words, including the word given. Here Is an example (0). Example: 0 Femanda refused to wear her sister's old dress, NOT Fernanda said that ... sae» her sister's old dress. ‘The gap can be filled with the words ‘she would not wear’, so you write: Example: | 0 | | SHE WOULD NOT WEAR ‘Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 43 Mauro says he prefers to do his homework on his own. RATHER Mauro says that .. other people. ++. do his homework with 44 Clara said that she had not seen the missing letter. HAVING Clara ... +» the missing letter. 45 It took Layla five minutes to find her car keys. SPENT 24Paper 3 Use of English 46 Ashort meeting of the cast will take place after today’s rehearsal. BY Today's rehearsal .. the cast. ++ a Short meeting of 47 I'llbe happy to show you round the sights of my city when you come to visit me. TAKE Ht Will DO a ...sessesse city when you come to visit me. ... Sightseeing tour of my 48 Rousseau painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest although he had never travelled outside Europe. SPITE Rousseau painted fabulous pictures of the rainforest eae «+ travelled outside Europe. 49 Itis thought that one in every five people cannot control how much they spend. UNABLE (One in every five people is thought . their spending under control. 50 My passport needs renewing because I'm going abroad this summer. GET I need .. this summer. . because I’m going abroad 25Test 2 PAPER3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour) Part 1 For questions 1~12, 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 shest. Example: 0 A inhabited B lived C dwelled D resided o] A B.C OD Ss 2 oe The changing earth Although the earth was formed about 4,500 million years ago, human beings have (0)... itfor less than half a million years. Within this time, population has Increased hugely and people have hada vast (1)...... upon the earth, They have long been able to (2)..... the forces of nature to.use. Now, with modem technology, they have the power to alter the balance of life on earth. Reports back from the first astronauts helped dispel the dangerous (3)..... that the world had no boundaries and had limitless resources. (4)..... , ecologists have shown that all forms of lite on earth are interconnected, so it (5)... that all human activity has an effect on the natural environment. In recent years, people have been putting the environment under stress. As a result, certain (6) ..... materials such as timber, water and minerals are beginning to (7) ..... short. Pollution and the (8)...... of waste are already critical issues, and the (9) ..... of the environment is fast becoming the most pressing problem (10)... us all. The way we respond to the challenge will have a profound effect on the earth and its life support (11)... However, despite all these threats there are (12) .... signs. Over the past few decades, the growth in population has been more than matched by food production, indicating that we should be able to feed ourselves for some time yet. 44A imprint A put A Judgement A However A results A raw Atum A disposal A state A encountering A projects A stimulating B Indication B make B notion B Likewise B follows B coarse B come B displacement B situation B opposing B systems B welcoming © impression C place ¢ reflection © Moreover complies C crude go C dismissal C case Cc meeting C methods ¢ satisfying Paper 3 Use of English D impact D stand D concept D Otherwise D develops D rough D run D disposition D circumstance D confronting D routines D reassuring 45Test 2 Part 2 For questions 13-27, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ‘one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [e] ol[R l | | Early photography In the early days of photography, a stand (0) ..... some other fim support for the camera was essential. This was because photographic materials were (13)..... Insensitive to light thet a typical exposure lasted several seconds. The camera (14) ..... have to be held still for this time in order to. obtain a sharp picture. The subjects also had to be still if their images (18)..... to register properly on the film. Some early street scenes include blurred, transparent, ghostiike images of people (16) .. wandered past while the scene was in the process of (17) ..... photographed. Studio portralts from the late 1800s mavigdee Posed rigidly, often leaning against fumiture, (18)..... helped them to remain motionless. (19)... twas important to keep the head still, a support was often provided (20) ..... the neck. Bright studio lights, sometimes produced by 1)..... fre to a strip of magnesium or a small pile of magnesium powder, helped (22)... reducing the required exposure time. These bumed with an intensely blue flame that gave the necessary amount of light, (23) ..... the smoke was unpleasant and (24)..... was also a risk of fire. The problems associated (25) ..... long exposure were overcome by the introduction of faster, more sensitive photographic plates, and later, roll films. The development of smaller cameras led (26)... photography becoming a popular hobby. Nowadays, digital cameras have further revolutionised photography, enabling even the (27) ..... inexperienced of Photographers to produce professional- looking pictures.Paper 3. Use of English Part 3 For questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap In the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [0 Fyey fefa[t] The Media Commentator Alive broadcast of any public event, such as a space (0)...... or sporting occasion, is almost (28) ..... accompanied by the thoughts of a commentator. This may be on television, along with the relevant pictures, or (29)...... on radio. The technique involved differs between the two media, with radio broadcasters needing to be more explicit and (30) ..... because of the (31) ..... of visual information. TV commentators do not need to paint a picture for their audience; instead their various (32) ..... should add to the images that are already there. There will sometimes be silences and pauses in TV commentary, although these are becoming increasingly rare. Both types of commentator should try to be informative, but should avoid sounding (33)...... In sports commentary, (34) ..... and Impartiality to both sides is vital, but spontaneity and (35) .... are valued by those watching or listening. Sports commentators usually broadcast live in an essentially unscripted way, although they may refer to previously prepared materials such as sports statistics. Because of the (36)..... nature of live events, thorough preparation in advance is vital. The intamet has helped enormously with this aspect of the job. Anyone interested in becoming a commentator should have excellent organisational skills, the willingness to work (37)..... hours and a strong voice. FLY VARIABLE ALTERNATE DESCRIBE ABSENT OBSERVE OPINION FAIR ENTHUSE PREDICT REGULAR 47Test 2 Part 4 For questions 38-42, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 The committee decided to ... .». the money equally between the two charities. | can't believe that John and Maggie have decided to ... marriage. ... Up after 20 years of To serve a watermelon you need to «. ... it down the centre with a sharp knife. Example: [o][s[P[u]t]t L] Write only the missing word IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 38 Nikki already hada .. idea of how she wanted her career to develop. Itsoon became ... that Paula would not be able to finish the race. ‘The area in front of the fire exit should be Kept .....ssseeseseeee atl times. 39 I's hard to... how tall buildings are when you see them from the air. Ihave been asked to . .... a song-writing competition. W's amistaketo ... .... people by appearances alone. 40 ‘I've got to go now, but I'll try to ssscesssees UP With you later In the park,’ sald Jake. The organisers agreed to .. . the costs of clearing up after the pop concert. The company has failed to .... .. Its targets for the second consecutive year. 48Paper 3 Use of English 41 ‘We've achieved a great deal in a short... +» Of time,’ said the company director. Mandy liked most things about her friend’s new home but thought that the dining table took up far too much .. - ‘Pve arranged a car parking ... for you,’ sald the administrator. 42 My neighbour is 96 buts still able to walk without the ... +. Of a stick. - for use In the ‘The electronic whiteboard is a wonderful new learning ..... classroom. Flights carrying +. donated by charity organisations are now arriving in the areas affected by drought every day. 49Test 2 Part 5 For questions 43-50, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and ‘six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Femanda refused to wear her sister's old dress. NOT Femanda said that .... ... her sister's old dress. ‘The gap can be filled with the words ‘she would not wear’, so you write: Example: | 0 | | SHE WOULD NOT WEAR ‘Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 43 We didn't stay long at the party because It was very noisy. ... noise, we might have stayed longer at 44 The number of people applying for university grants fell last year. FALL ‘There university grants last year. .. humber of people applying for 45 Mr Conrad's son Is becoming quite well known as an artist. NAME Mr Conrad's son is making .. artist, 50Paper 3. Use of English 46 Would you mind helping me carry this heavy box to the car? GRATEFUL This box is really heavy so I'd ... help me carry it to the car. 47 ‘Excuse me madam, but is this your bag?’ the policeman asked. BELONG ‘Excuse me madam, but .... ‘the policeman asked. 48 By the time we got to the sale, every book had been sald. SINGLE By the time we got to the sale, there ... left 49. Rosa found it very difficult to persuade her boss to give her a pay rise. GREAT Rosa had .... soreeaes Her boss to give her a pay rise. 50 The man claimed that he had been nowhere near the factory at the time of the break-in. To The man claimed not .. the time of the break-in. .. Near the factory at BsTest 3 PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour) Part 1 For questions 1-12, 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. Example: 0A primary B dominant € leading —_—D principal OLA aces ao = eS Dinosaur discoveries noteworthy finds. Although one of their expeditions discovered no fossils, it nonetheless (1) ..... to be Important in terms of the information about dinosaurs it provided. During that historic expedition, which took place along the (2) ..... of the Paluxy river in Texas, something extraordinary was revealed: a dinosaur track, clearly (3) ..... in the rock. These dinosaur footprints (4)..... their preservation to the salts and mud that covered them and then hardened into rock, before (5)...... to ight 100 million years later. Tracks like these are (6) ..... to experts. There have been great gaps in scientists’ understanding of dinosaur (7) ..... , and so such footprints are useful since they provide direct (8) ..... of how dinosaurs actually moved. ‘Scientists have used these and other footprints to determine how quickly different species walked, concluding that many kinds of dinosaur must have travelled in (9)..... . ° (10)....., the tracks of four-legged dinosaurs seem to (11) .... that, in spite of being reptiles, these creatures must have moved in a very similar way to living mammals, such as elephants —a pattern of movement (12)..... from that of most contemporary reptiles, such as crocodiles. This leads to an interesting question, Might existing mammals have more to teach us about the extinct reptiles that once walked the earth? 70A tumed A verges A blatant A owe A coming ‘A unique A action A basis A sets A Appropriately A point A separate B arose B borders B substantial B derive B bringing B Invaluable B manners B support B herds B Characteristically B specify B unconnected © proved C coasts distinguishable C result appearing © costly © behaviour © source C masses © Interestingly C express detached Paper 3 Use of English D occurred D banks D ostensible D thank D surfacing D rare D customs D evidence D bunches D Alternatively D Indicate D distinct aTest 3 Part 2 For questions 13-27, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ‘one word in each gap. There Is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. samme: [0] [TET TT TTT TITITLIIIIT The Best Books Are there 1,000 books that all of us should read sometime in (0)..... ives? Throughout this year, we will be recommending a collection of books that, when taken (13) whole, will form a library of 1,000 titles that will inspire and satisfy (14) ..... kind of reader Imaginable. Book lists appear from time to time, often arousing controversy (16) ..... being too elitist or too populist. But our list Is the result of consultations with bookbuyers and booksellers, people (16)..... know and love books. Currently, there are well (17)..... a million books in print. Add (18) ..... these another 100,000 books Published each year and the choice for readers becomes bewildering, (19) .... certain books, both classics and contemporary works, stand out. While our list doesn't identify classics (20)... the traditional sense, many of the works included (21) ..... considered to be classic books. The list alms to make the reader aware of (22)... is available that is stimulating, rewarding and inspiring. (23)..... else does one leam about a gogd read other (24)... by enthusiastic recommendation? This month we are highlighting fifty books from the area of business and reference. These fifty titles represent the perfect business and reference library for your needs, (25) ..... Personal or professional. Our selection will help you to expand and enhance (26) fast-changing world of business. book library.Part 3 Paper 3. Use of English For questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap In the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. z Example: [ | OG I TTT TTT Volunteer Project in Lesotho Lesotho is a small (0) ..... nation in the middle of southem Africa. The (28) ..... of Lesotho lies more than 1,000 metres above sea level. With its wild (29) ..... landscapes, it is a paradise for nature lovers and ‘outdoor (30) ..... , and also offers the opportunity for visitors to gain (31)...... experience of African culture. This is particularly true in the rural ‘areas, where the distinctive and (32) ..... traditions of the country are still very much alive. Volunteers are now needed for two related projects for a community- based organisation in the Maletsunyane gorge, a remote and spectacular region in the highlands of Lesotho. One project will involve improving the (39) .... track used by both visitors and locals to reach the base of a waterfall in the gorge. For the second project, volunteers are needed to (34) ..... a biodiversity survey of the region. (35) ....., much of this area is suffering from overgrazing, hunting and other activities which threaten the (36)... of the land. Volunteers will be accommodated in shared rooms. There is a communal kitchen, and also a chance to experience the local restaurants. Special dietary (37) ..... can be provided for if advance notice Is given. DEPEND KING ‘SPOIL ENTHUSIASM PRACTICE COLOUR HAZARD TAKE FORTUNE SUSTAIN REQUIRE 73Test 3 Part 4 For questions 38-42, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 The committee decided to the money equally between the two charities. | can’t believe that John and Maggie have decided to ..... . Up after 20 years of marriage. To serve a watermelon you need to .. Example: [0 rE Ty I [ I I | ‘Write only the missing word IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. it down the centre with a sharp knife. 38 The new law means that the tax system will ....... in a different way from now on. Before yOu sssssssse0 this machinery, make sure you are wearing the appropriate safety gear. The surgeon decided not to .. a8 he felt that the patlent’s condition would improve without surgery. 39 ‘I think this would be a goo . at which to take a break,’ said the tour guide. Everyone agreed with Janine'’s ..... .. that the accounts could have been falsified. ‘The students felt discouraged because what they were doing didn't seem to have any... 40 Stella bought the .. for her new living-room curtains in the market and made them up herself. Jake is going to Italy to get for his new historical novel, which will be set in Ancient Rome. Awaterproot .... .. such as plastic or glass should be used to cover the top of ‘the box. 74Paper 3 Use of English 41. The GrOUP sssssssseeeeseeeeess @ NeW album last month, The engineer ... ... the safety catch carefully and then started the machine. Last year the factory .. five per cent more toxic fumes into the atmosphere. 42 I think that your brother will .. +. an excellent doctor when he qualifies. am afraid | can’t the meeting on Saturday because I'm busy. What do you .. . of the new manager in the production department? 7STest 3 Part 5 For questions 43-50, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first ‘sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and ‘six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Femanda refused to wear her sister's old dress. NOT Femanda said that ier sister's old dress. ‘The gap can be filled with the words ‘she would not wear’, So you write: Example: | 0 | | SHE WOULD NOT WEAR ‘Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 43 Itis essential that this door is kept unlocked. ‘SHOULD Onno... . locked. 44 It seems unbelievable that this jewellery is almost a thousand years old when it is so well preserved. HARD This jewellery Is in such good almost a thousand years old. 45 When it comes to punctuality, Fiona really takes after her mother, CONCERNED As. .»«) Fiona really takes after her mother. 76Paper 3 Use of English 46 You have to be very patient to work as a primary school teacher these days. DEAL Working as a primary school teacher calls ... days. 47 He didn’t understand exactly what was wrong until he read Julie’s letter. ONLY It... wssssansnsnsanssorsonneonorsseseeeneseennessees HO road Julle’s letter that he understood exactly what was wrong. 48 None of the other team members supported Terry’s idea. ‘SUPPORT Terry’s idea met with..... team. 49 The region is rich in natural resources. OFFER The region has a lot annnnsnnnnense 50 Because of Its price, the book may never become a bestseller. PREVENT The price of the book mayTest 4 PAPER3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour) Part 1 For questions 1-12, 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. Example: © A scenery B panorama C spectacle —_D outlook A-B C D Example: | 9) 2 os A guidebook writer He Is five thousand metres up in the Peruvian Andes, with a view of magnificent (0) ..... all around. Looking down at the snow-capped mountains (1) ..... out below, Peter Hutchison can be (2)..... for thinking that he has the best job in the world. But the (3)...... required to keep it sometimes (4) .... him out. Some days his head (6}....., not from lack of oxygen but from the (6)..... of checking rooms in fifty different hotels. Peter is in charge of a team of writers working on a series of travel guidebooks. ‘Each guidebook contains hundreds of thousands of facts,’ he says. ‘When | am on a research trip, | sometimes note down eighty points of (7) to popular belief, being a travel writer Is no holiday! So that others can get the most out of their trips, I have to (9) ..... long hours.’ inone day. After driving himself hard for a week, Peter (10)...... himself by taking a few days off to (11) . his own favourite leisure activities, which include scuba-diving and Jungle treks. He has an amazingly comprehensive knowledge of South America. ‘Td love to live here permanently,’ he says, ‘but | have to retum to London to chase up the other contributors and make sure the latest book doesn’t fall behind (12)... . It's due outin October and mustn't be late.” 961 A expanding 2 A mistaken 5 A tums 6 A strain 8 A Opposite 9 A putin 10 A celebrates B spreading B tolerated B power B brings B spins B affliction B attention B Contrary B takeup B delights B pursue B programme broadening © spared C effort ¢ works C winds suffering C value ¢ Alternative makeover C rewards © maintain ¢ schedule Paper 3 Use of English D lying D forgiven D attempt D bears D twists D distress D attraction D Distinct D getinto D praises D attend BD agendaTest 4 Part 2 For questions 13-27, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only ‘one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the seperate answer sheet. emo [5] PEP EPPPT EEL The history of the cinema In Britain, the cinema was, (0) ..... doubt, the most important form of public commercial entertainment of the twentieth century. Until its popularity was eclipsed in the 1950s by television, cinema enjoyed @ period of some fifty years during (13) ..... its appeal far exceeded (14) ..... of sport or indeed any other commercial leisure activity. ‘The popularity of the cinema at that time is (18)..... difficult to explain: it was accessible, glamorous and cheap. At (18) ..... height, between 1920 and 1950, a very small sum of money (17) ..... guarantee a good seat in the cinema. In the 1920s, the usual venue was a small, neighbourhood hall. The audience was drawn from the local area, and could (18) ..... some occasions be rather nolsy. By the end of the 1930s, (19) ....., the venue was more likely to be in (20)...... of the larger cinemas known as ‘picture palaces’, which were springing up everywhere in city centres (21)..... accommodate audiences of over two thousand people. (22) ..... these establishments, the audiences were expected to be well behaved; the performances were organised just (23) ..... military operations, (24) uniformed staff on hand to control the queues and usherettes to direct seating arrangements. ‘These large cinemas attracted (25) ..... very mixed audience, although older people were less likely to be cinema-goers than adolescents. As might be expected, people in rural areas were (26) ..... immersed in the cinema than were people in towns, simply (27) ..... of the greater provision of cinemas In urban areas. 98Paper 3 Use of English Part3 For questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap In the same tine. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: o) (ETSI [Ele] | eal How music was written down The familiar (0) .... system of notation — writing down music using symbols — has taken thousands of years to develop. In ancient times, elaborate music was in (28) .....,even though it was never writtan down. Eventually, however, (29)..... feltthe need to record their music, and so the search began for a system of symbols that could (30) ..... denote the exact pitch of the Rote to be sung or played, and at the same time tell the (31)... how long that note should be held. ‘The ancient Greeks and Romans did this by using their alphabetical letters in a (32)...... of ways, but the stow development of notation could not keep pace with (33) ..... complex musical davelopments. The 13th century saw the introduction of colours to represent more complex note values. With the invention of printing in the 15th century, the writing of notes was. (34) ..... to black and white and the number of lines became fixed at five. By the middle of the 18th century, musical notation had settled down to its modem usage. ‘The main (38)...... to this system has been the adoption of expression marks, which multiplied (36)...... in the 19th century. These convey the camposer’s intentions as regards speed, (37) .... and so on, to the player ‘or singer. WEST EXIST CIVILISE RELY PERFORM VARY INCREASE STANDARD ADD ‘SIGNIFY INTENSE 99Test 4 Part 4 For questions 38-42, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 The committee decided to .. .. the money equally between the two charities. | can't believe that John and Maggie have decided to .. up after 20 years of marriage. To serve a watermelon you need to ... .. it down the centre with a sharp knife. Example: [0 o Prey |t Write only the missing word IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 38 Professor Nilsson Is one of the leading experts in the .... of genetic research. The company wanted to purchase the football there. .. 80 as to build a new supermarket The walkers were told that they did not have permission to cross the 39 The company .. its awards Ceremony in March last year. John +» the ladder firmly while his father painted the window frame. The file that was destroyed ... +e SOME extremely important information. 40 | told the builders that the wall .. .. father damp when | touched it. Dr Rowan... .». that it was time for him to retire after fifteen years as chairman. Karin In her bag hoping her wallet was there. 100Paper 3 Use of English 41. There ts unlikely to be any .. Johann says he Is really looking forward to his holiday because he needs a ... .. for the parking meter? in the weather this week. Gould you let me have SOME ...sssssssses0 42 My father gave me a lift into town and .. .. me at the railway station. “The estate agent «sn the asking price for the house in the hope of a quick sale. ‘Without any waming a piece of plaster suddenly... from the celling. 101Test 4 Part 5 For questions 43-50, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. De not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Femanda refused to wear her sister's old dress. NOT Femanda said that her sister's old dress. ‘The gap can be filled with the words ‘she would not wear’, so you write: Example: [°] ‘SHE WOULD NOT WEAR ‘Write the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 43 Sally was all ready to leave the office when her boss asked her to type up a report. POINT Sally was type upa report. ..»» the office when her boss asked her to 44 Mark once worked for an international charity organisation on a voluntary basis. AS organisation. with an international charity 45 They plan to repair the bridge this weekend, SCHEDULED ‘The repair of the bridge . place this weekend. 102Paper 3 Use of English 46 Ifyou change any of these arrangements, please be sure to let us know. NOTIFY Please ensure that .. .. change in these arrangements. 47 Most of the problems arose because there was no leadership on the committee. CAUSED It was the .. .. Most of the problems on the committee. 48 | didn't realise that she had decided to come to the meeting. DECISION Iwas unaware . attend the meeting. 49 I'm going to eat less chocolate this year. DOWN I'm going to .. .. Of chocolate | eat this year. 50 We got started on the new project immediately. TIME We lost... on the new project. 103