SET LEVEL 3

READING TEST

PRACTICE PAPER

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This question paper

An answer sheet
A Pencil

You may NOT use a dictionary

Do NOT open this paper until you are told to do so.

Try to answer ALL the questions.

INSTRUCTIONS

Read each question carefully

Select the correct answer and then mark your selection on your answer sheet
Only mark one answer for each question

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Part One

Read the following texts and select (A) true, (B) false, or (C) not in text, in
answer to each of the statements below. Mark your selections on your answer
sheet

Hotel Miramar

Only five minutes walk from Taunton Beach, The Miramar

Hotel is perfect for a family holiday. It has an indoor swimming
pool and children under twelve can join The Sunshine Club
for fun and games every afternoon. Bed and Breakfast costs
30 a night.

The Lakeside Hotel

This is a two hundred-year-old country house on the

shores of Lake Coniston. If you want a quiet time, just
enjoy the beautiful mountain scenery, but if youre
looking for excitement you can go climbing or sailing or
diving. From November to February you can also go
skiing. Prices start from 40 per person per night.

The Metropolitan

This is right in the middle of London opposite Hyde Park and

Close to all the major shops, theatres and tourist attractions.
Visit our Health Spa for a massage or a sauna, or exercise in
our new gymnasium. A family room costs 100 a night and you
can eat a three-course meal in our restaurant from as little as 15.

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Part One (continued)

1. Hotel Miramar is close to the beach.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

2. Hotel Miramar has an outdoor swimming pool.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

3. Eight-year-olds can join the Sunshine Club.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

4. Dogs are welcome at The Lakeside Hotel.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

5. The Lakeside Hotel was built last year.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

6. If you want to go shopping you should stay at The Lakeside Hotel.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

7. The Metropolitan is near Hyde Park.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

8. Many famous people stay at The Metropolitan.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

9. The Lakeside Hotel is the most expensive.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

10. This information helps people choose a hotel.

A = True B = False C = Not in text

(10 Marks)

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Part Two

Read the conversation and then answer the questions below. Mark your answers on
your answer sheet

Hello. My names Mrs Gilbert. I spoke to you on the phone last

week and booked a family room.

Hello Mrs Gilbert. Welcome to the Metropolitan. Did

you have a good journey?

Well, we set off early and there wasnt much traffic but then the car
broke down, so the journey took longer than we thought. Are we
too late for dinner?

Not at all. Lets see, its nine-fifteen now and the

restaurant is open until ten-thirty so you have plenty of
time. I need to take a few details. Whats your address
and telephone number?

We live at 47 Queens Road, Preston and our phone number is

01253 76482.

And there are four of you staying with us for two nights,
Friday and Saturday. Are you going to do some
sightseeing?

Yes, my husband used to teach biology so he wants to go to the

Natural History Museum, my daughters want to ride on the London
Eye and I want to go shopping!

Well, I hope you all enjoy yourselves. Breakfast is

served between seven and nine-thirty. Heres the key
to the room. Its on the fourth floor Room 401.

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Part Two (continued)

11. When did Mrs Gilbert speak to the receptionist on the phone?

A Earlier that week.

B The week before.
C At the end of the week.

12. Why did they arrive late?

A They set off late.

B They had problems with their car.
C The roads were very busy.

13. What time does the restaurant close in the evening?

A Seven-thirty.
B Nine-fifteen.
C Ten-thirty.

14. What does Mr Gilbert do for a living?

A He teaches history.
B He teaches biology.
C We dont know what he does now.

15. What is the receptionist like?

A Shes polite.
B Shes rude.
C Shes unhelpful.

(5 marks)

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Part Three

Read the adverts (A, B, C and D) and then answer the questions below. Mark
your answers on your answer sheet

A B

C D

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Part Three (continued)

16. Wheres the best place to take my girlfriend for a meal? I want to take her
somewhere special. (C)

17. The concert finishes at about 10.30 and the last bus is at 11.15. We should
have just enough time to grab a bite to eat! (D)

18. Im really hungry. Lets go to that place where you can choose your own
pizza.(D)

19. How would you like to meet for a snack at lunchtime? Somewhere nice,
though, I hate fast food. (B)

20. Were looking for somewhere to have a family lunch at the weekend, but with
our two children and my sisters three children we dont want anywhere too
expensive. (A)

(5 marks)

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Part Four

Select the correct answer to fill the gaps in the conversations. Mark your
answer on your mark sheet

21. Over two thousand people work here, ___________?

Yes its a big factory.

A do they B dont they
C dont we D arent they

22. Your husband was manager here, ______________?

Yes, he retired last

year.
A wasnt he B didnt he
C isnt he D is he

23. Youre going on holiday next week, ___________?

Yes, Im going to
Corfu.
A didnt you B will you
C arent you D wont you

24. You enjoyed your holiday in Greece, __________?

Yes, but its good to

be home.
A dont you B arent you
C will you D didnt you

25. We cant go in here, __________?

No, its private.

A cant we B could we
C can we D do we

(5 marks)

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Part Five

Read each question and then choose the correct response (A, B, C or D). Mark
your choice on your mark sheet

26. What were you doing on Saturday morning?

A I was taking the dogs for a walk.

B Ill take the dogs for a walk.
C I take the dogs for a walk.

27. Did you use to go to Manchester University?

A Yes I do.
B Yes I did.
C Yes I am.

28. How long does the meeting last?

A About two hours usually.

B The last meeting is at two oclock.
C It lasted for about two hours.

29. Youre late. What happened?

A Im missing the bus.

B Ill miss the bus.
C I missed the bus.

30. Who do you think will win the match?

A Yes, I think so.

B Ive no idea.
C The best team won.

(5 marks)

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Part Six

31. A starting B will start C starts

32. A though B enough C because

33. A at B in C up

34. A taking B took C to take

35. A lives B was living C has lived

36. A almost B along C about

37. A were B was C will be

38. A to join B joining C joined

39. A will B must C might

40. A healthiest B healthy C healed

(10 marks)

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