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EXAMINATION PAPERS FROM
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ESOL EXAMINATIONS

Cambridge Certificate
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Contents

‘Thanks and acknowledgements

Introduction 5

Paper 1
Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5

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Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5

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Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5

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Paper 2
Paper 3
Paper 4
Paper 5

Reading $
Writing 18
Use of English
Listening 28
Speaking 33
Reading 34
Writing 44
Use of English
Listening 54
Speaking 59
Reading 60
Writing 70
Use of English
Listening 80
Speaking 85
Reading 86
Writing 96
Use of English
Listening — 106
Speaking 111

Papor5 frames 112
Paper 5frames 115
PaperS frames 119
Paper 5 frames 123

Marks and results 127

Key and transcript 140
Key and transcript 151
Key and transcript 163
Key and transcript 175

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Introduction

‘This collection of four complete practice tests comprises past papers from the University of
Cambridge ESOL Examinations Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE) examination;
-sedents can practise these tests on their own or with the help of a teacher.

is part of a group of examinations developed by Cambridge ESOL,

cs but are designed for different levels of English language ability. Within
Se Sve levels, CPE is at Level C2 in the Council of Europe’s Common European Framework
ef Reference for Languages: Learning, teaching, assessment. It has also been accredited by the
Quai: um Authority in the UK as a Level 3 ESOL certificate in the
Aasional Qualifications Framework. The CPE examination is recognised by the majori
Bons universities for English language entrance requirements, and is taken by candidate
‘ever 100 countries throughout the world. Around 75% of the candidates are 25 years of age
= mer, whilst around 12% are 31 years old or over.

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Examination ion Qualifications
Framework Level
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CAE
(CeScate in Advanced English a 2
FCE
À Fix Certificate in English B2 1
PET
| Preliminary English Test BI Entry 3
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Further information

Pee mann contained in this practice book is designed to be an overview of the exam. For
D 2200 of all of the above exams including information about task types, testing.
= ss gerparation, please see the relevant handbooks which can be obtained from
M ESOL ar che address below or from the website at: www.CambridgeESOL.org
Sem oí Cambridge ESOL Examinations Telephone: +44 1223 553355

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Introduction

The structure of CPE: an overview

“The CPE examination consists of five papers:

Paper 1 Reading 1 hour 30 minutes
‘This paper consists of four parts with 40 questions, which take the form of
three multiple-choice tasks and a gapped text task. Part 1 contains three short
texts, Part 2 contains four short texts and Parts 3 and 4 each contain one
longer text. The texts are taken from fiction, non-fiction, journals, magazines,
newspapers, and promotional and informational materials. This paper is
designed to test candidates’ ability to understand the meaning of written
English at word, phrase, sentence, paragraph and whole text level

Paper2 Writing 2 hours
“This paper consists of two writing tasks in a range of formats (e.g. letter,
report, review, article, essay, proposal). Candidates are asked to complete two
tasks, writing between 300 and 350 words for each, Part 1 (Question 1)
consists of one compulsory task based on instructions and a short text or texts.
Part 2 (Questions 2-5) consists of one task which candidates select from a
choice of four. Question 5 has a task on each of the three set texts. Candidates
choose one of the tasks in Question 5, if they want to answer on a set text.
Assessment is based on achievement of task, range and accuracy of vocabulary
and grammatical structures, organisation and appropriacy of register and
format.

Paper 3. Use of English 1 hour 30 minutes

“This paper consists of five parts with 44 questions. These take the form of an
open cloze, a word formation task, gapped sentences, key word transformations
and two texts with comprehension questions and a summary writing task, The
two texts are from different sources and represent different treatments of the
same topic. This paper is designed to assess candidates’ ability to demonstrate
Knowledge and contol ofthe English language system by sting tasks a both
whole text and sentence level.

Paper 4 Listening 40 minutes (approximately)

“This paper consists of four parts with 28 questions, which take the form of two
‘multiple-choice tasks, a sentence-completion task and a three-way matching
task. Part 1 contains four short extracts and Parts 2 to 4 each contain one
longer text. The texts are audio-recordings based on a variety of sources
including interviews, discussions, lectures, conversations and documentary
features. The paper is designed to assess candidates” ability to understand the
meaning of spoken English, to extract information from a spoken text and to
understand speakers’ attitudes and opinions.

Paper 5 Speaking 19 minutes

“The Speaking test consists of three parts, which take the form of an interview
section, a collaborative task and individual long turns with follow-up
discussion. The standard test format is two candidates and two examiners.

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Grading
The overall CPE grade is based on the total score gained in all five papers. Iv is
not necessary to achieve a satisfactory level in all five papers in order to pass
the examination. Certificates are given to candidates who pass the examination
wich grade A, B or C. À is the highest. The minimum successful performance in
order to achieve a grade C corresponds to about 60% of the toral marks. D
and E are failing grades. Every candidate receives a Statement of Results which
includes a graphical profile of their performance in each paper and shows their
relative performance in each one. Each paper is weighted to 40 marks.
Therefore, the five CPE papers total 200 marks, after weighting.
For further information on grading and result, go to the website (see
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Introduction

Test 1
PAPER 1 READING (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1

For questions 1-18, read the three texts below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
‘each gap.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

‘The Tintin books.

What is so special about Georges 'Hergó" Remis tales of the adventures of a boy called Tintin,
created for a newspaper in Belgium in the 19205, that they should have (1) … being translated
into more than 50 languages and selling more than 120 milion copies? How isi that they have
managed to endure for so long? One reason may be Hergé extraordinary attention to detal He
‘constantly revised and improved Tinti’s original black-and-white adventures to make them more
(2) ... to new audiences. And he based all his ilustrations on an extensive personal library of
photographs which he (8)... over the years.

In a career of more than 50 years, Hergé produced only 24 Tintin books. Had he been less
‘meticulous, he might well have been a lot more (4)... but | doubt he would have been so widely
loved and admired. Picking up a Tintin book the other day for he first time in many years, | found
‘myself (5) … otween the urge to race through the story and an (6) … to linger on the visual
detail

1 À tumed out B finished off © come to D ended up
2 A relevant 8 apt © applicable D fiting

3 A amassed B mustered © convened D swelled
4 A abundant 8 protic © fruit D profuse
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Paper 1 Reading

Cave fauna

For the past 35 years a professor ol zoology named Valerio Sbordoni has explored the caves and
underground chambers of Mexico In search of new forms o fe. He has found these in abundance,
to say the least To (7) … Sbordoni has discovered more than 150 species of (8) … unknown
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an incredible variety or such an inhospitable environment.

Many of these species, Sbordoni believes, (11) … underground milions of years ago to avoid
exinction and adapted to le beneath the earth's surface, Obviously, conditions for lite
underground are far from ideal, and Sbordoni believes that only severe climatic changes, probably
caused by shifting glaciers, could (12)... such a migration

7 A now B present © today D date
8 A hitherto B hereby henceforth D herewith
9 A exclusively Bony © alone D solely
10 A dissimilar B distinct © disparate D disconnected
11 A retired B shrank © retreated D departed
12 A conjure up B account for bear out D carry off

Sadie and her son

bination of boredom and, increasingly, absenteeism, ensured that he standard of Eric's work
ined alarmingly. Sadie, who had hoped that her son would do well at school, was too (13) … a
‘mother to have remained unaware ofthe problem for very long, but when the school reports started
12 (14) ... just how poorly he was faring, she felt shocked and angry.

One report (15) … curly that Eric was 45th out of 49 pupils. Sadie, typically, was determined that
should arrest his dizzying decline as speedily as possible and then ~ she hoped ~ start
le. She visited the school and offered to pay for further tution but was told, ' would be
down the (16) … . This rejection only seemed to (17) .... Sadie on in her search for a
reer for Eric. It surprised no one who knew her that she reacted to the undeniably
intment ofthis setback in such a remarkably spirited and positive manner.

A engrossed B mindful riveted D attentive
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Test 1

4 You are going to read four extracts which are al concerned in some way with sport. For questions

Part2

19-26, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think ts best according to the text.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

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The Cricket Tour

As the plane took off forthe England cricket tour to Australia, I was facing a challenge.
Less than six weeks earlier I had been a professional cricketer, but since then I had
switched camps and joined the press corps. While many other cricketers have retired to
‘write about the game, none had started their new carcers atthe sharp end in the world of
tabloid journalism. I was only too aware of the manner in which the majority of players
viewed the press. “Vultures,” was what had heard one call them a few years before, and
| wondered how long it would be before I, 100, was dismissed in that derogatory fashion.

‘To make matters worse, knew that my presence had provoked a feeling of resentment
in more than one ofthe journalists on that plane. It was not a personal dislike but concern,
based on self-preservation, that a cricketer with litle or no training could just saunter in
and take an experienced reporter's job. So I was most relieved to find that I was siting
next to Colin Bateman of the Daily Express, whom I had known for some time. We had
become friends. Now, however, we would be in direct competition. asked him if he was
planning to write anything that night.

“Of course,’ he retorted

“But all we've done is got on a plane.”

With a wry smile he replied: “Welcome to journalism.”

What made the write diferent from other retred cricketers who had become writers?
how recent his experience of being a player was

{ho kind of newspaper he had gone to work for

his acceptance of he fact that players would now dise him

the nature of his relationships with other cricketers.

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What does the writer imply about some of the other journalists on the plane?

A They realised that he would have an advantage over them.
B_ They instinctively regarded newcomers to their group with suspicion.
© Their attitude resulted from lack of confidence in their own abies.
D_ Their disapproval of his presence was understandable.

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Paper 1

Industrial relations in football

Industrial relations in football in Britain, it seems, are tied to a form of
language that makes measured assessment difficult and causes il feeling by
its very nature. Just as player-manager relations are conducted in the
outdated language of the traditional factory floor, so the terminology used
to describe changing jobs, buying’ and ‘sling’ players, distorts the reality.
Both sides suffer from this: the management accuses some players of greed
or disloyalty while the players feel the club treats them cynically, as if they
were disposable objects

In the real world, though, people move from one job to another all the
time. They aren't bought or sold, they resign, sign a new contract with
another business, have a change. Sometimes, if they have signed a long-
term contract, their old employers refuse to let them go, or demand to be
compensated. In fact life in the corporate world is generally less well paid,
less secure and more demanding than itis in the world of professional
football. The resentment that players feel about ‘being sold is probably
created more by the language used to describe the process than by the
process itself This all has a tendency to descend into stereotypes: the
gentleman chairman who considers himself a model of good business
behaviour, and the hypersensitive player who thinks he is being treated as
a disposable commodity

What isthe writer point about employment in the real wor (ine 9)?

A Itinvolves using terminology that avoids the realty of situations.
B_ Ithas similarities with employment in the world of football.
© itis something that football players would not be suited to.
D_ toperates on a more logical basis than employment in football

What does the writer imply about football players in the extract as a whole?
‘A. They have no genuine cause for complaint about the way they are treated
B They have too high an opinion of their own worth.

© They pretend that they are not primarily motivated by selfish aims.

D_ They are the victims of an outdated system.

Reading

Test 1

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Why do we need sport?

Spectators play vicariously when watching football. After ninety minutes
of a close match between your team and the local rivals, you can feel
palpable exhaustion. Just as when you are in a car being driven at speed by
someone you do not trust, during the match you kick every ball and feel
the agony of every shot that goes off-target. The tribalism of sport is well
documented. It is just play — dressing in the team colours, crying when you
lose in the final — but it enriches lives. The players themselves kiss, stamp,
shout and perform cartwheels, but they are being paid to play and have to
perform in front of hundreds or thousands or even millions of critical
supporters

We all need sport to exert our freedom of spirit in this polite and ordered
world. We need to be able to cavort and weep, to swear and sweat, to want
to win at all costs when the cost is nothing. In sport we experience pure
joy, there is no sense of our place in any hierarchy, and we feel warm when
we remember our most recent triumph.

Which of the following does the writer imply with regard to football spectators?

A They lack control over events.
B They have unrealistic expectations.
© They are ashamed oftheir behaviour.
D_ They have a sense of superiority.

In the second paragraph, the writer says that sporti important because it

A enables people to contront their fears.
B improves people's selkesteem.

© brings people together in a common cause.
D_ takes people's minds off serious matters.

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Paper 1 Reading

The Tennis Coach

The verdict was: "You can be fixed.’ My long-time tennis guru volleyed the ball
across the net with a grin which seemed to threaten as much as it promised,
My elbow ached and my feet pinched in this season’s shoes. But | believed.
Therefore was here, on the courts of the Hotel Hermitage like an old banger
rolled into the body shop, ready and willing to be fixed.

| was a vintage model - slow to start, running erratically — and my game was
riddled with rust spots. It took a master craftsman like Mark Nickless to pound
out the dents in my forehand and put some spring back into my suspension.
This latter fix was accomplished in seconds. He showed me how to hit from
the legs, instead of windmilling my arms. The ache in my elbow ceased.

My mechanic was a Californian whom I have followed around the world as
he perfected his idiosyncratic teaching technique in a dozen resorts. ‘Location,
location, location,’ he intoned, drawing lines in the clay to show that for each
shot | delivered across the net there was only one perfect position. Being in
the right place not only reduces the wear and tear of racing mindlessly around
the court, it allowed me to focus on the way the point was likely to develop.
‘Anticipation,’ Nickless said, 'wins more points than perspiration.

Not that there was not a lot of sweat and swearing in the lessons ahead. But
there were sublime moments, too - and breakthroughs in stroke mechanics
hich | prayed would stay with me, at least through the summer.

25. Which ofthe following does the writer emphasise during the extract?

A how strange he found the coach's methods
B how hard it was for him to improve as a player
© how much he trusted the coach

D_ how nervous he was during lessons

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he played shots that he will not always be able to play.
he bogan to overestimate his abilities as a player.
re made a special effort to remain calm.

Test 1

Part3

You are going to read an extract from a novel. Seven paragraphs have been removed from the
extract, Choose from the paragraphs A-H the one which ts each gap (27-33). There is one extra

paragraph which you do not need to use.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet

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a deste to have the world just so. Whereas her big
Sisters room was a slow of unclosed books, untlded
Clothes and unmade bed, Brony’s was shrine to hor
conroling demon: the model farm spread across a
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appeared so cry in retrospect, once a solution had
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story ~ a foolsh al, imite of hal a dozen folk
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nowingness. about the ways of the ‘world that
compels a reader respect.

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speculate that she was deserbing here.

Her efforts received encouragement. In fact, the
Talises soon realised that the baby of the family
possessed a strange mind and a faci with words.
‘The long aflemoons she spent browsing through
dicionany and thesaurus made fer consiucions at
‘wore inept, but hauntingly so-Brieny was encouraged
o ad her stores aloud in ho library and it surprised
her parents and older sister to hear thelr quiet gi
pertorm so bal, unapologetically demanding her
ami total attention as she cast her naratve spel
Even without hot praise and obvious pleasure, Bony
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unruÿy aspects of our existence could be mado ust so
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love of order also shapedithe principes justice, with
death and mariage the main engines of house
kooping, the former being se aside exclusively forthe
moral dubious, the ate a reward withheld unt he
final page.

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‘The Trial of Arab, the play Briony wrote for her
brothers homecoming, was her fist excursion nto
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was a relet not to be wrling out the sho sales or
eseñbing the weather or the onset of spring or her
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Paper 1 Reading

‘Tho play may have boen a melodrama, butts author
had yet to haar the term. The innocent intensity with
Which Briony set about the project made her
particulary vulnerable to falure. She could easiy
have welcomed her brother vih another of her
Stores, but lt was the news that her cousins were
coming to stay hat had prompted this leap ino new
form.

A An entro word could be created in Ive pages,
and one that was more pleasing than a model
farm. The childhood ofa spoled prince could be

med within hal a page, a moonlit dash through

Spy vilages wes one tythmicaly emphatic

Sentence, fling In love could be achieved in a

‘ingle word a glance. The pages ofa recently

fished story seemed to vibrat In her hand with

al the If they contained.

B_Aroom near Briony’shad been dusted down, now
‘curtains had been hung and furniture cated in
from other rooms. Normally, she would have been

nyalvod in theso preparations, but they coincided
th hor two-day writing bout

© Only whena story was finished, al fats resolved
and the whole matter sealed off at both ends sot
resembled, atleast in this one respect, every
er fished story inthe word, could she foo!
immune, and ready to bind the chapters with
string, paint or draw the cover, and take the
Enished work lo show to her mother or her father.

D In any case, she was dscovering, as had
many writers before her, that not all recognition
help. Cecilals enthusiasm, for example
seemed a litle overstated, tainted wih

condescension perhaps, and intrusive too; hor
Lg sister wanted each bound story catalogued
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Febindranath Tagore and Quintus Tora

What was unploasant and distasteul, onthe other
and, had innite variation. A universe reduced to
what was said in twas tidiness indeed, almost 10
the point of nul, and to compensate, every
Utterance was delved atthe extremity of some
feoling or other, in the service of which the
‘exclamation mark was indispensable.

F But this early attempt showed her that the
Imagination tal! was a source of sectas: while
she was witing a story, no one could be tod.
Pretending In words was 100. tomate, 100
vulnerable, too embarrassing to let anyone know.

& Hor stalghtbacked dolls in tholr many-teomed
‘mansion appeared to be under strict instructions
‘otto touch the walls; the various thumbsized
figures to be found standing about her dressing
table suggested by ther oven ranks and spacing
acizon's army awating orders. This taste forthe
‘minature was just one aspect ofan orderly spi.

H Her wish for a harmonious, organised world
denied her the reckless’ possiblities of
‘wrongdoing. Mayhem and destruction were 100
chaote or her tastes, and she did not have it in
her to be cruel. Her effective status as an only
chi, a8 wel asthe relative isolation ofthe Talis
house, kept her, atleast during the long summer
holidays, rom giish intrigues with ands,

Test 1

Part 4

You are going to read an extract from a book about music. For questions 34-40, choose the answer
(A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Folk Music & Blues Music

The most crucial, as we as tho most frequent over
looked, point about Talk musi’ svat te consttvoncy
whom it most u represents doesnt consider i 10
bo ok music, but simply their music. Folk music is,
invariably, à term apple trom outside the cultures and
communities to which rear. In terms of theory, ok
‘musi’ the traional st of forms, styles and Songe
indigenous toa people, a culture or alocale~isradcay
(istngulshabe rom art music, of bth the classical and
van erde varieties, and from popular mie, mass
produced for and mass-markoted too mass audince. In
Practico, ls geting hardr and harder o tel tom

Before the névon of recording, distinctions between
categories of music were not so much based on the
‘musi olla onwho was by and for Such distinctions
or a reflection ofthe class system which fs nt sur
sig since these aro essential European defntons,
and reflect prevsling European. social structures,
European classical music operates according too strict
orarehicl structure, withthe compose (he mana,
soto speak) atthe top. The compaser wish

4 and enforced by the conductor the
Gard out th orchestra (he oops). During the
‘mes, the great composes often algo functioned as the
featured soloists, but aftr their deaths their musi
became fed and formalised: those who succeeded
them rately abated ther cen to improve.

"na classic model of okie the similar formal ri
tion ol the Anglo-American ballads, with ther fed
musical structures and set narrative lines. To perorm
‘of tase balads, a singer is hy definition required to
‘Some inact oth ts storie ends musical satin, The
‘Anglo-American use ofthe term Talk music imples that
Such music exists, simply ed sole, t fui tho needs of
3 pericular community. Thay develop by and fr them
‘solves over à period of centres as par of a single,
‘olectve proces, only sighty more person! 1 any
von ingvidal than the shaping al a rock by water.
‘Through oral transmission, i ies down through the
generations, serving oth a a touchston of the com
‘unity’ story and values, and as an index of how ts
Communal tes change: ts ter atributo whieh
‘many tational ind alarming or ropugnant For the,
th key i
ned essence, an the imgoion ofan
‘nto radilonal pi

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verging on outight heresy atthe very east effective
‘mputates the piece rom ts nate roots,

In the blues work, the picture is fer mare complex
Blues obeys diferent eet of imperatwes and ema
taneously Folds the following truths tobe sal-evident
es there is a strong and vary clearly defined traction,
and, yes, As pracilonere are expected to improviso
rec within it recreating it ancw to meet to immediata
needs of bath performer and audience. There are set
themes, and thee ae specified funcuons: dance songs,
work songs, colebratans, laments, love songs, hate
Songs, and o forth. The trediion is unix; indeed,
demands to be freshly reinvented wäh each perfor
manco, rocested anew to rt the changing needs
and etcumstances of is Ume and place. Bes arts
both ancient and modern have worked from a “common.
stock olToKmeteralsinsrumenta mot end vocale,
modes, ial tags, chord progrssion and even com.

laws, What counts above a inthe bes i individual
the devlopmentof a unique and unmitakaba voice, ho
ability t place an ineradicabo personal stamp on those
“common stock materials ‘rely avaible tall While
instrumental dextrty vocal fatty and syste versa
ity are hearty respected within {he blues community,
what distinguishes the tty greet from the meray pro
fessionalisthe fly realize man (or women) communi
ated essence ol ee ability o serve s condu fr
the full gamut a human emotion, to eel those emotions
wih sufclent depth anditensiy o reach ut and touch
stoners in places that thase lstanors might ot even
haveknowthatthoy had, Withoutexcepton, every blues.
‘Snger wh has managedto pullehoad of the pack or hau
Fimsel or here from th hordes of hopes chsing
the bugs Joers dollar hs this qual. Any competent
los ait should have te ably to entrain = those
wo dort shoul simply find another lin of work before
they starve to death = but the measure of rue mastery,
from the 18205 pioneers to the contemporary brand
leaders, isthe scale on which portormers are capable o
‘boing thomsoves in publ. Ad, by extension, the depth
and comploxiy ofthat soll. To serve as a neutral rans
iter simply does cutithere.

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Paper 1 Reading

‘What point does the writer make about the term ‘Yolk music’ inthe fist paragraph?

Itis no longer possible to be clear about what it covers.
B_ Ithas become totally outdated,
© Its resented by certain people.
Dis sometimes wrongly applied to certain types of music.

‘Which of the folowing does the writer say about European classical music?
A Criticism of its rigid structure is commonplace.

B Too much respect is pald to composers while they are alive,

© coulé not function without the obedience of those involved.

D_ The system by which it operates affects its quali.

“The writer uses the image of a rock to ilustrate
A the role that Yolk’ music plays in people's lives.
the strength of the tradition of folk music.

© the process by which Yolk’ music is created

D_ he unchanging nature of Yolk’ music

‘The writer says that certain people disapprove of some kinds of ‘folk’ music on the grounds that
A it fai to exploit the music's true spr

B_ It misrepresents Ihe way their community lives.

© itcombines styles which do not sound good together.

Di shows disrespect for the traditions of the music.

The writer repeats the word ‘yes’ near the beginning ofthe fourth paragraph to
‘A. underino that he really means what he is saying.

B_ emphasise that contrasting beliefs co-exist within blues music.

© anticipate the reader's questions about blues music.

D. convey his personal enthusiasm for blues music.

Wat does the writer imply about the ‘common stock’ of materials in blues music?
A Some artists are less keen to make use of than others.

8 Cortain themes within it vary in popularity from time to time,

© tis dificult to prove who wrote songs contained in it.

D tis unikely to maintain its popularity

What does the wrter imply about individuality in blues music?
A tis more highly regarded than great musical ability.

B_ Itinvolves drawing on experiences unique to the particular performer,

© It includes the expression of a surprising combination of emotions.

D__Itis more likely Lo be conveyed vocally than by the playing of an instrument

Test 1

PAPER 2 WRITING (2 hours)

Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 300-950 words in an appropriate styl.

11 You have read in a magazine the extracts below about studying history. The editor has asked
readers for their opinions. You decide to write an article, responding to the points raised and
expressing your own views.

Studying history teaches us
about cause and effect. Ithelps us
understand how and why things
happen and shows us patterns in
human behaviour.

Studying history isa waste of time. The
past is no longer relevant tothe present
because our values have changed and
we live our lives in a different way. We
must look to the future, where we will
find solutions to our problems.

‘rite your article.

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Paper 2 Writing

Part 2

Write an answer to one ofthe questions 2-5 in this par. Write your answer in 300-350 words in an
appropriate style

2 You are involved in a project whose aim is to set up a group to run weekend activities for
teenagers in your area, You have been asked to write a proposal to your local council so that they
may consider giving you some funding. You should state why you wish o set up the group, what
its aims are, and provide an outline ofthe proposed activites

rite your proposal.

3 You have read an article in an international English magazine about the cultural significance of
food. The magazine has invited readers to respond by writing a letter explaining the role of food
Intheir own region or country. Readers are asked to focus on the role of food in daily fe, customs
and celebrations.

rite your letter. Do not write any addresses.

4 Your dass is conducting a survey into different types of magazines that students read. Your tutor
has asked you to write a review of a magazine which you enjoy reading, focusing on aspects
such as the use of colour and pictures, design, interesting articles, appeal to Ihe reader and value
for money.

Write your review.

5 Based on your reading of one of these books, write on one ofthe following:

(@) Brian Moore: The Colour of Blood
‘The Arts section of a popular magazine is planning a series of articles on trilers entitled
You can't put them down ... You have read The Colour of Blood and decido to submit an
arto which considers the many different aspects ofthe novel which make impossible for
the reader to put the book down.

Write your article.

(6) LP Hartley: The Go-Between
Write an essay for your tutor In which you brielly compare the characters of Lord
Trimingham and Ted Burgess, and consider the way each of them behaves towards Leo.

Write your essay.

(6) Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
‘An English language newspaper has asked its readers to recommend books fora feature
ntilod, West Africa: A Passage in Time. You decide to write a letter to the editor
recommending Things Fall Apart, in which you describe the changes taking place in
‘Okonkwo's world and the ways he responds to these changes.

Wite your letter. Do not write any addresses.

Test 1

PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1

For questions 1-15, road the text below and think ofthe word which best fits each space. Use only
‘one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0)

Vito your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS onthe separate answer sheet,
same: [MECO

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Budding Writers

‘What do Charles Dickens and Emest Hemingway (0).
that, along (1). many other famous novelists, their writing careers began on a local
newspaper. Today, (2). its somewhat tarnished reputation, journalism stil remains one of
the few career paths open to the budding writer (3)..

HAVE... in common? The answer is

his or her best to eam a living.
(Gun Is more, many aspiring novelists are to be found biding their timo on the staff of
regional newspapers.

lis (9). xaggeratng, however, to say that good writers are of (6) .orno value to
‘newspaper (7)... they do not know how to set about finding stores. Junior reporters have
to devote hours 10 the culivation of contacts who wil (8)... them supplied with ho type of
stories their readers have become (9)........ 10 Soging in print,

Newspapers also requir a particular style. The graduate entrant to journalism, ll of (10)
experience and training is based on essay writing, may find the discipline required in wing a news
report rather (11).. ‘daunting prospect. The philosophy of the newspaper is quite simple,

(12)... the fact that there are thousands of words competing (13) a limited number
of columns. In addition, the average reader only spends at (14) twenty-five minutes
reading a paper, so brovity I of (18)... utmost importance.

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Part 2

For questions 16-25, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals atthe end of some ofthe
nes to form a word hat fits in the space in the same line, There ls an example at the beginning (0).

your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer shoot

example: [0] [co] ou} R]EIUIL IC

Sir Walter Scott

Walter Scott was the key figure in creating a (0) FPLAURFVL. image of COLOUR

otands past, iially with his bestseling (16). . poems, then with his NARRATE

en more celebrated novels, the fist of which was Waverly. It was published

ymously in 1814 and, in subsequent years, its (17) . were SUCCEED

described as being ‘by the author of Waverley, which accounts for the term

Waverley novels’. Although Scott made no public (18) . ol his. KNOWLEDGE

(19)... until 1827, the writer's identity was an open secret long before then, AUTHOR.

He wrote (20). ‘Quickly, and the first collected edition of the Waverley ORDINARY
vols was published as early as 1819. A set of Ilustrations by Alexander

Nasmyih was produced for Ihe second collected edition and these drawings were

2d on the tle pages.

Nasmyth has been called the father of landscape painting and, like
Walter Scott, he helped to (21) his country’s romantic and POPULAR
(22) scenery. The drawings were recently presented to the National PICTURE
Library of Scotland, which now boasts a superb and (23). . collection of RIVAL,
manuseripts and papers relating to Scott and his circle.

What is less well known about Sir Walter Scott is that after his (24). In BANKRUPT
1828, his last years were spent In frantic literary activity to pay off all the
(25)... to whom he owed money.

CREDIT

Part 3

For questions 26-31, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
Here is an example (0)

Example:

0 Some ofthe tourists are hoping to get compensation for the poor state ofthe hotel, and | think
they have a very case.

‘There's no point in trying to wade across the river, the current is far too

It you're asking me which of the candidates should get the job, Im afraid 1 don't have any
views either way.

DEUCONTCRRSRERRRRRREE

Write only the missing word in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer shect.

26 The mountain a
December.

.. is usually blocked by snow between March and

You cannot get into the military zone without a security

overs! captain sent a fantastic
sseoring chance for the strike.

.... Between two defenders to set up a

27 John accepted that his new position would …….……...…. à lo Of hard work.
‘ted sky in the moming tends 10... . bad weather is on the way.
I int 2. to tel him, it just sipped out.

28 | had to wait some time to try on the trousers as al the changing rooms
were

‘Once you've retired, why don't you look for a part-time job to keep yoursell

hh was five minutes before the star ofthe concert and very few seats were

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Paper 3 Use of English
‘The hotel manager wanted the builders to give him a better of the cost
of the new leisure complex before he gave the go-ahead.

Our for the holiday is to set out on foot, then resort to public transport
when wo get fred.

| don't care what you say, she's not my of a good mother, allowing her
children to roam the streets at that time of night

‘The many coloured Illustrations and diagrams are a particular … en OF TS
dictionary.
Kathy frstjob as ajournalistwas to write a ‘about hairdressing or a local
newspaper.

His intense blue eyes are his most striking physical
Alter dust in an ati for many years, the collection of paintings is now
about to go on show to the public

As he walked home, Boris was aware of storm clouds In the sky behind
him.

The couple's 26th wedding anniversary provided a good opportunity for
ogether all their old photographs in one large album.

Test 1

Part 4
For questions 32-39, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the frst
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and
eight words, including the word given,
Here is an example (0.
Example:
© Do you mind if | watch you while you paint?
objection

Do you you while you paint?

o have any objection to my watching

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

32 My two brothers don't trust each other at all

complete

MONOS ar a o my two brothers.

33 In his autobiography, the famous singer did not mention how his frst teacher had influenced
him.

reference
In his autobiography, the famous singer

of his first teacher.

34 Iitrains, they wil hold the concert indoors.
event

‘The concen...

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Paper 3 Use of English

was a great surprise to us when Anna arrived punctuall yesterday.
arrival

‘Anna took yesterday.
‘The thing Ike most would be to see Igor again.

There's to see Igor again.

“The judge said that it was only because of the woman's age he had not sent hero al.
her

The judge said that had have sent
the woman to jai.

As far as Im aware, he's telling the truth

suppose

te he's lying

‘The weather forecast says it will probably rain tonight

threat

The weather forecast says. tonight

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Part 5

For questions 40-44, read the folowing texts about animals. For questions 40-43, answer with a
word or short phrase. You do not need to write complete sentences. For question 44, write a
summary according to the instructions given.

Write your answers to questions 40-44 on the separate answer sheet

Our attitudes to animals are marked by favouritism. Cats, dogs, horses and
apes top the list; slugs, skunks, rats and mice come near the bottom.
Favourite animals are like glossy magazines: chosen not for their intellect
but their texture. Certain animals can be dressed in human costumes and
sat down in some imaginary domestic scene. It helps if they have bright
eyes and appealing fur. Rats and mice fail on most counts: their scut
movements, lightless coat and raw pink tails mark them down for
persecution. Favourite among the wild mammals of Britain is the badger
who, like his cousin the bear, has a st

ing role in children’s stories. In
these tales, the badgers sit in their neatly buttoned trousers, sipping tea and
discussing the ways of man, their common enemy. Immortalised by the
enchantment of childhood, they become our imaginary companions. We
carry them within us in a place of innocence where ‘only man is vile’. As
a result, the badger is now a legally ‘protected! species - one which may not
be harmed or disturbed. Sometimes at dusk, a badger scouts the pasture by
our house, sniffing out its rodent prey. Secing it so ruthlessly at work,
however, 1 wonder why itis this animal which needs our protection, and
not its victims. Indeed, in my view you do not protect wildlife by granting
privileges to your favourites, but by seeing those favourites for what they
are — an integral part of the natural food chain, equally crucial to its
maintenance as any other.

40. Which word in the text is used to underline the fact that the badger is an effective hunter?

1 Which phrase is used in the text to emphasise that not all animals are treated fairly by
environmental lagistation?

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Paper 3 Use of English

For a million years people were hunters; for ten thousand years they were
farmers; for the last one hundred years people in the west have been trying to
deny all that, at least in terms of their relationship with animals. To an ever more
urban population in the western world, animals are things, like the antiseptic
plastic-wrapped packages of featherless chicken wings sold on a Styrofoam tray:
or they are people, like the tea-drinking chimpanzees in a television commercial
The true character of animals and their meaning in che world, once common
knowledge to the humans whose lives intertwined with theirs, is today lost in a
miasma of human fantasies.

If the Industrial Revolution made animals into mere objects to be used as
humans saw fit, the nature-worshipping counter-revolution that followed made
them into objects of adoration to be revered. Wolves, the favourite villains of
traditional fairy tales,are now ecological heroes, majestic symbols of the wild and
freedom. Our favourite animal,as revealed in a survey of visitors to a well-known
200, is the giant panda, typically described by z00-goers as ‘cute, cuddly, and
adorable’. Its actually solitary, illtempered, and aggressive, but never mind. tne 16
Genuine understanding, which used to come from actual experience of the
natural world, and which today could come from scientific studies of behaviour
and ecology, is no match for such human preconceptions in a world where
nature is viewed either as a factory or a theme park.

42 In your own words, explain what the example ofthe chimpanzees in the first paragraph
ilustratos.

43 In your own words, explain the meaning of the phrase ‘but never mind’ (ine 16) in the
context of the passage.

1 a paragraph of 50-70 words, summarise in your own words as far as possible why
people tend to like somo animals more than others, using information from both texts.
te your summary on the separate answer sheet,

Test 1

PAPER 4 LISTENING (40 minutes approximately)

Part

You will hear four different extracts. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fs
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear part of a radio programme about science fiction films.

1 The speaker compares science fiction films with myths to make the point that they

A have a universal appeal
B show people ina heroic light. 1
© create an imaginary universe.

2 According to the speaker, why did science fiction flms begin o go out of fashion?

A The fims became more factual.
B_ There was ovor-use of special effect. 2
© Audiences were increasingly critical =

Extract Two

‘You hear part of an interview with an expert on animal behaviour.

3 According to Dr Peters, in the past scientists were doubtful about the use of the term
"superorganism' because they felt

Aka test amply ot ct
2 ven vaa edad cn en CE
© Meme may

4 Ant colonies are a good example of a superorganism because

à errant os ng tts CE

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Paper 4

You hear part of a talk on the radio in which a novelist describes how she writes.

'5 What's the novelis’s opinion of writing thrillers?

A She finds the task of creating the plot complicated.
B_ Sho considers the actual process of writing them rather dul
© She thinks the language she can use in a thrillers too limited.

{6 How does the novelist feel when sho is writing the end of a book?

A surprised that everything has fallen into place
excited at the thought of readers discovering her novel
© proud of having created another original work

You hear part of a lecture about the history of clothing,

7 What aspect of clothing is being discussed?

A the importance of decoration
B the practicalities of fastening
© the social implications of fashion

8 What isthe speaker doing when she speaks?

A puting forward a possible explanation
1B emphasising a historical detail
illustrating the significance of fashion

Listening

Test 1

Part 2

You will hear part ofa radio programme in which food historian Andrew Datford talks about pepper,
‘one of the commonest spices. For questions 9-17, complete the sentences with a word or short

phrase.

‘Andrew Dalford' recently published book about the history of spices is entitled

LT

‘The colour ofthe pepper is related to when the

10 | takes place.

Inthe past, dishonest dealers would add cheaper plant materials such as

Andrew uses the term

|

and

11 | tosacks of pepper.

[E] «eset ness inpeance ot ee

Peppercoms could be used in financial transactions, lke paying

‘Together with ivory and

throughout history.

13 | and clearing debts

14 | . pepper was regarded as a luxury item in the

In medicine, both pepper and

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Made into an ointment, pepper was used to treat iritated

Roman Empire.

‘were used to treat certain conditions.

16 | and to relieve pain

Pepper in solution or as a powder was used to keep

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Part 3

You will hear part of a radio discussion about graphology the study of handwriting. For questions
18-22, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

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‘According to Richard, comments on a client's personality traits should only be made if the

graphologist

A is sure that the sample of handwriting ls genuine.
Bi sure his results are supported by the rest of his team.
© can back up his initial findings with further evidence.

D. can confim his findings in different handwriting samples.

What is Maria's view ofthe conclusions which graphologists arrive at?

A The rules of interpretation are not clear.
B The connections have not been proved.

€ More detalle interpretation is needed.

D_ Research is needed into the way writing is taught

Wat, in Richard view, is the key to an understanding ofa clients personality?

A the way in which the cient leamt to write
B tro variations in tho clients individual letters

© the way the clients handwrling has developed

D the influence of current trends on the client's handwriting

According to Richard, some businesses with North American links

A _ use graphology reluctantly in recruitment,
B_ are unwiling to disclose that they use graphology.

© are sceptical about the value of graphology.

D_ are trading more successfully because of graphology.

What does Maria conclude about the use of graphology?

A Ithas become a source of discontent,
B Itis used by few serious psychologist.

© Its educational value has not been proved.

D Itis not appropriate for use as a recruitment too.

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Test 1

Part 4

You will hear two friends, Dominic and Sue, talking about formality in the workplace. For questions
23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the speakers, or whether the
speakers agree.

White: $_ for Sue,

or

D for Domini,
B for Both, where they agree.

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Today's technology removes the need for open-plan offices.

(Company policy determines the level of formality required when dealing
with others.

Dressing casually for work is not always appropriate,

‘There are similarities in attitude towards dress between school and the
workplace.

‘Some people need guidance as to what to wear.

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PAPER 5 SPEAKING (19 minutes)

“There are two examiners. One (the interlocutor) conducts the test, providing you withthe necessary
‘materials and explaining what you have to do. The other examiner (the assessor) willbe introduced
to you, but then takes no further part in the interaction.

Part 1 (3 minutes)

‘The interlocutor fst asks you and your partner a few questions which focus on information about
yourselves and personal opinions.

Part 2 (4 minutes)

in this part ofthe test you and your partner are asked to talk together. The interlocutor places a
set of pictures on the table in front of you. There may be only one picture inthe set or as many as
even pictures. This stimulus provides the basis for a discussion. The interlocutor first asks an
sductory question which focuses on two of the pictures (or in the case of a single picture, on
ects ofthe picture). After about a minute, the interlocutor gives you both a decision-making task
52824 on the same set of pictures.
‘The pictures for Part 2 are on pages C2-03 ofthe colour section

Part 3 (12 minutes)

You are each given the opportunity to talk for two minutes, to comment after your partner has
scoken and o take part in a more general discussion.
Tre interlocutor gives you a card with a question written on it and asks you to talk about it for
s. After you have spoken, your partner Is first asked to comment and then the
lor asks you both another question related to the topic on the card. This procedure is
. 50 that your partner recaives a card and speaks for two minutes, you are given an
ity to comment and a follow-up question is asked,
y. the interlocutor asks some further questions, which leads to a discussion on a general

related to the subjects already covered in Part 3
sds for Part 3 are on pages C5 and C10 ofthe colour section.

Test 2

PAPER 1 READING (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1

For questions 1-18, read the three texts below and decide which answer (A, B, © or D) best fits
each gap.

‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Professional sport
hen I talk about practico, | mean something individual. If you look at professional golfers or tennis
players, you will observe that practice (1) … the basis of their preparation for tournaments. Of
course it does, (2) ... these are individual sports. Training is simply doing the physical work
necessary to be sufficiently fit, but practice entails making an analysis of one's game, locating its
weak points, and working to (3) … them. I your opponent keeps winning points by serving high
to your backhand, there's no place to hide; you ether have to (4)... the weakness, or you keep
losing to him. Ho! exploit your weaknesses mercilessly

Par of what is fascinating, and slightly repellent, about sport les in that curious inversion of values.
(5) .... much that we admire in ordinary Ife — humilty, compassion, unwillingness to take
advantage of the weakness of others - is reversed on the fold of play. Professional sporti all
about winning. And, within (6)... Ihe more you practise (and the more you train), the better your
chances of doing so,

1A lays B composes © enacts D forms

2 A albeit B for © aswitn D let alone

3 A eradicate Br © wipe D extinguish

4 À ater B square © roform D rocity

5 A insotar 8 whoroby © inoreot D hence

6 A due B sonso © reason D mert

Paper 1 Reading

Introduction to a magazine feature

‘Are your cupboards bursting al he seams, your bag ful of unwanted receipts, sweet wrappers and
chewed up pens? Do you often spend ages searching for keys, or telephone numbers (7)... down
on the backs of envelopes? Ifthe answer is ‘yes’, then worry no more. The order and calm you
long for is nearer than you think, Just follow our guide to dectuttring your I,

18 dificul to think leary or creatively, to relax or (8) … if you live amongst piles of junk. Cluter
has a way of controling us. When our environment is in a (9) .... our minds can also feel
isordered. When rubbish is allowed to (10) … up, and stagnate, a combination of frustration,
confusion and lethargy (11)... ; we can fee! stuck and unsure of our direction. Clearing out unused
and unwanted (12)... allows us to focus more clear Try for yoursell and ses.

7 A jotted B penned © doodied D etched
À untold B unleash © unload D unving

9 A dump B chaos © mess D tip

10 A clog B build © stock D grow

#1 A holds on B stands out © joins up D setsin

12 A features B toms © matters D ontties

Problem staff

sue of problem staff in restaurants covers a mulitude of sins. Usually poor service comes
(13) ... to the behaviour of an individual employee, but its also the restaurant's responsibly
should restaurant managers tolerate bad attitudes? When you do get a less than helpful

1's tempting lo suggest to the manager or owner that the individual concemed might be
beter employed elsewhere - not in the service industry, perhaps. (14) .... are they already
anare of such ‘attitude Issues’ and tolerate bad behaviour for reasons best (15) … o themselves.

is when i's worth remembering that a service charge isnt mandatory. (16) … them where it
=intne (17)... packet, and eventually they might (18)... the message.

A over B along Cup D down
A B Chances © Eventualiies D Prospects
a B familar © known D acknowledged

wa B Knock cH D strike
wa B salary wages D eamings

B get © take D grasp

You are going to read four extracts which are all concerned in some way with Ihe natural word. For
questions 18-26, choose the answer (A, B, © or D) which you think fits best according to the text

Part 2

‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

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20

The Sea

1 recently asked the Japanese photographer Hiroshi Sugimoto why he had
continued, from the 1980s to the present, to photograph the ostensibly
‘monotonous subject of rippling oceans. Sugimotos explanation was surprising;
it went far beyond aquatic aesthetics and into the realm of deep time. He
pointed out that the sea was essentially the one thing on our earth that has
remained virtually unaffected in several millennia, Since antediluvian times,
people have stared at the endless masses of dark salt water that cover seven-
tenths of our world and, invariably, fle small, solitary, transient and awestruck.
‘The history of marine art is the story of a passage from religious awe and
darkness to a world in which the sea has become ineffable and impervious to
representation with only mavericks continuing to engage with its essential
opacity I's a long way from the rolling oceans that menaced the British painter
Turner's ships, to the candied, gliter-dusted waves in the recent works of Kate
Bright or the glasy, untroubled waters that appear frozen in Sugimoto’.
exquisite parade of monochromatic images. But then, although the seas are
approximately the same as they ever were, its a different world on land.

With his question to Hiroshi Sugimoto, the writer implies that

A Sugimoto's work has become outdated,
B there have been few changes in the work of marine artists.

© there is ite of interest in the sea to depict,

D Sugimoto's work falls to show the variable nature ofthe oceans.

‘According to the writer, the recent developments in marine art show that

A the tue nature ofthe sea i ficult to capture,
B the sea is widely regarded as a benevolent force.
© artists understand better how light affects water.
unconventional artists have become more influential.

a

Paper 1 Reading

The Walk

During the first hour or so Clive felt, despite his optimism, the unease of
outdoor solitude wrap itself around him. Now and then he glanced over
his shoulder. He knew this feeling well because he often hiked alone. There
was always a reluctance to be overcome. lt was an act of will,a tussle with
instinct, to keep walking away from the nearest people, from shelter,
warmth and help.A sense of scale habituated to the daily perspectives of
rooms and streets was suddenly affronted by a colossal emptiness. His
shrinking spirit and all his basic inclinations told him that it was foolish and
unnecessary to keep on, that he was making a mistake.

He kept on because the shrinking and apprehension were precisely the
conditions — the sickness — from which he sought release, and proof that
his daily grind — crouching over that piano for hours every day — had
reduced him to a cringing state. He would be large again, and unafraid. Soon
human meaning would be bleached from the rocks, the landscape would
assume its beauty and draw him in; the unimaginable age of the mountains
and the fine mesh of living things that lay across them would remind him
that he was part of this order and insignificant within it, and he would be
set free.

Clive knew from experience that he would

A. regret his lack of preparation forthe walk.
B have problems with his sense of direction.

© inital feel threatened by the open landscape.

1D need to walk alone in order to prove his independence.

Give continued on his walk because his aim was to achieve

Aa greater sense of his own importance.
Ba change in his perspective

© a feeling of isolation

D greater creativity

Test2

South Georgia

Visually and emotionally, the island of South Georgia overwhelms.
At first glance, it resembles the far South Atlantic branch of a
fantastic 200: a profusion of captivating animals that quickly
transforms even the most discriminating observer into a raving
anthropomorphic. Its conglomeration of dark peaks, white glaciers,
snow and ice, green tussock grasses and mosses, brown mud and
bogs and colourful animals suggests no landscape that the masters’
brushes have rendered, Its mountains have been dubbed the ‘Alps of
the Southern Ocean’, and its surrounding waters remain among the
world's richest

The resident human population is zero, the penguin, seabird and
seal population is boundless, and the resulting minority status for
human beings does wonders for one’s psyche. This far-flung outpost tine 13
lacks plane trails in the sky, rock music in the streets, garbage in the
landscape, and blathering politicians immersed in inconsequential
minutiae. In their stead, one’s ears tune quickly to the whistling and
calling king penguins, the bleating, growling fur seals, and the
belching and grunting elephant seals. South Georgia is for
contemplative types, offering refuge from the schisms of dally
existence on our crowded planet

23 The writer implies thatthe wilife in South Georgia
A has great appeal.
B is limited in ype,
© is drab in appearance.
D has unusual characteristics.

24 According to the second paragraph, what ‘does wonders for one's psyche"? (ine 13)

the presence of wild animals
B the scarity of people

© the absence of noise
D

the lack of conflict

2

2

Paper 1 Reading

Nature and Poetry

A postic appreciation of nature and our relationships with it remains more
or less excluded from serious debate and decision-making about nature
conservation on the grounds that it is merely subjective and emotional.
Nature poetry seems cursed to fall between two stools: itis either written
off as a narrow, escapist activity disconnected from reality, or it is put on an
elitist pedestal and viewed as a source of inspiration, precious but separate
from ‘real’ life.

A generation of British schoolchildren that has grown up with the writing of
the poets Seamus Heaney and Ted Hughes knows this is rubbish. Even
poetry which reaches into the cosmos can be grounded in the particular, the
vernacular, the everyday - and be as rigorously observed as scientific
investigation. Despite the hold that science has over our culture, people all
over the country are reading, writing and performing nature poetry without
apologising for their sense of wonder. Romantics, ecofeminists, spiritual
ecologists, shamen, traditional naturalists, environmentalists - the whole
spectrum of people who take nature as their primal source - are developing
a new aesthetic of the wild, and inspiring people concerned with the
environment. Sure, there's some slushy sentimental twaddle in there, but
why use that as an excuse to discriminate against nature poetry in general?
It's high time that the supremacy of science was challenged; who better
than poets to lead the onslaught?

‘The writer bollovos that a poetic view of the natural world

A is rightly held t be intellectually exclusive
B represents a form of artistic escape from the real world

© is unfairly considered inappropriate to rational discussion ofthe environment.
D. provides practical insight into the real word

Which of the following statements best summarises the writer's view of science?
A. Scientiic methodology is inappropriate to the study of nature,

B. Science is stfing creative thought.

© Scientific discoveries are irelevant to most people.

D Scientific values are over-dominant in today's society.

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Part 3

You are going to read an extract from a newspaper article about a trp to Alaska. Seven paragraphs
have been removed from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-H the one which fits each
gap (27-38). There is one extra paragraph which you do not need to use.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

How I Baked in Alaska

Something was missing when Nigel Worthington landed in mid-coiner Alaska.

lé come to Alaska to watch preparations forthe
Iaitarod, the longest, most grueling dog-iod race in
the world. And when comes to sating oon a tip
through tho sub Artic widoress in mid January, one
oosnt Ike to take chances. Consequenty, here
wasn't much in the way of winter woar hat | hacrit
packed: long loocy underwear, cidordown jackets,
And several layers ol socks. | oven had goggles, à
facemask and a now beard grown specaly or tho
occasion. | was wearing just about the lot when I
addled o Alaska Alinos Fight 93 from London to
Anchorage,

ei

“This where wo skato my dvor sa Isisl as,
on the way into town, we drove pasta maled pond,
ls surface dancing with faling ain, This is whore we
snowshoe,” she gloomy intoned a minuto later,
poíning at an open expanse inthe forest. It was a
brown, churmed-up bog of mud. And this is where we
crose-county sk" sho said, her voice close lo
‘racking with emotion now, as she indicated what was
once a tral running beside Ie road. Not ony was ne
grass and moss there exposed = it was green and
appeared tobe growing.

a

in this in ming, was headed for Winterlake Lodge,
checkpoint number sx onthe 1,100 mie-ong arch
ral and home of widemess guide Cart Dixon who,
in his wile Kiston, an award-wining che, keeps
26 sed dogs. With a lite supervision, ho alows ety
fete ike moto test hair mete on the rvanersof a dog-
so,

Be

40

‘But à wasn't to be. While my isolated, roadlos,
destination ly far inland and was a good deal colder
than coastal Anchorage ~ there was snow on tho
‘round up there — unsetted condilens and poor
‘iby rule out any prospecto ing that day. For
hours, | sat by a loaded De Haviland Beaver wating
{or a breakin the weather unt nally, withthe shor
‘Alaskan day closing in, wo gave up the ghost.

_

‘Alter al, the sprawting, modem cl ol 260,000 can
seem alle short on charm Although almost half the
Stat population Ives there Alaskans donot sao tho
malls, High and multiplex chomas as having
‘ch to do with the and they Ivo in. Perched onthe
edge of avast widemess, Anchorage, thy Ike 1 say,
is just 20 minutos rom alaska!

1
|; EEE
But hero was not a ake of snow to bo seen onthe
streets. Already the Klondko 300, aquallin rac for
tholdtarod, had been cancolodtorlackot now. Now
tho cy fathers, pic, had orderd te stocking
ef p-county snow reserves that could bo spread on
tho teat onthe day ofthe race. The stuaton was
doeporate

BI__

Froo at las to take in the sights, I zipped up my
{normal jacket and venture forth Discancoringly, he
list person | passed was a window-washer working
ina shortleeved, bisous rod Hawalan ehrt. Buy
the timo stoled along the main drag three or four
times, I was beginning to Tel ite less consicuous,
Inthe relative cil of early evening, one or two locals
‘ven seemed to be wearing loves

a I

bu the big one where had artved. Leaving asie for
the moment the vast pack of unused winter clothes I

Paper 1 Reading

‘ragged back to London, what got me hotest under
te colar about my tp to the Great Write Nor was
‘seeing the next days weather report for Alaska,
Under clear skies, temperatures wore dropping
‘snow was on the way.

A. Inantipaton of just such a challenge, Ihad ead
the hairy-chested prose of Jack London and
lstonod 16 the rougtvand-eady _goldrush
oggeret of Robert Serio, In my mind, I had
mushed the snowy frozen tel o Alaska al the
way from Skagway tothe Yukon Fiver. Like the
keenest of huskies, | was staining atthe leash

8 Alaskans, seems, get prety heated up about
‘any subject you care to name, and tis one was.
9 exception. The opinion in the airport bar were
‘xtreme and unpredictable; fl lucky to get out
In one piece.

© lcoun'thave been ess prepared forthe freakish
Condtions that greeted me. The sides were so
led wi mist and rain that 1 was denied any
úglmpso of the great mountain chain that soars
‘skyward just behind the iy. The ar was so balmy
at couldnt even sos my ou breath,

D_ How frustrating, hen, to be a whole season away
id help ha, rom my window, could see the
bronze-seupted statue of Bat, the most famous
lead dog intheItarod's 28-year history is here
thatthe race begins each year, with more than 50
teams of sled-dogs straining ln the tacos before

» y oun the comer and into tho wis, ont o

reappear many days later In distant Nome.

E By noon the next day had caught the mood. Wah
Car telephoning me regularly with weather
‘Updates, | couldnt oven go out and explore. AS
the hours ticked slowly by, and visit dropped
‘even further, 1 got to wondering how Alaskan
trappers and miners hold out for entire winters in
tho lonely wildemoss. By four, when Dixon
‘honed to say he was agan caling ta day. | was
‘ling the walls and had cable television!

F One consolation was that I got to check into the
Anchorage Hotel. is among the oldest big
in the city and one ofthe few to have survived the
‘powerful earthquake wich rocked the region in
1964. There was a sight il 10 the flor in the
úconidor, but liked the place all the more fr,
‘added character,

G 1 wit not labour you with a dreary account
‘of my mental detroraion the next day as the
prospects of onward travel grew ever remote.
Sutico à to say that when Car told me that
aormoon thatthe fight was in dou yet again, |
headed forthe apor.

H For inspite of er tendency to ty to Hawaï or
winter breaks, Alaskans are really fond of winter,
over had they seen such unsoasonal migness
and 1 shared their dsmay. Although a rank
Doginner, I had set my hear on having a go at
ogy sledaing mysal

Test2

Part4

You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 34-40, choose the answer (A, B, C
or D) which you think ts best according to the text.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

‘SAM AND HIS FATHER:

Sam pushed open tho frost door. His father, Mike, was
sting in is cha, watching daytime TV Do you manto
watch this? Sam asked poned, The yanmering faces of
the tal show filed the screen wäh store of outrage,
ined by esertnant nd rancor

Tihought maybe wo coulda Sam add.

He moved ve father strom beside his cir so hate
‘oul ul is avn sat loser, party blocking ut the TV
Seren Th rau was that thay sat most koe to kn,
Som cou havo reached and than Mik’ hand Between
is un, bh did't. Thy hed over gone infor touching,
‘ot since Sam was Ite by

Mikes response was to sim tho remote and lower the
value bya coupe of ciel. Than a tumod 1 lok Ns
ani th ace.

"int quali? Sam said

Thora ire two, ro bats san.

Mi ubbed th come o is mou th a hory thumb,
Han

‘Tran in Pitsburg ast week was the Olympic Tas.
Sam has boon rang forthe iy of Pisburgh Marton
‘rar snes tho USA Track & Fld teratonal competion
Somit had announced athe Ohmpie men maraton
teamwouldance again ba decided, o had bon for more
than hit years, by single ro. And tor Sam ho been
one af rose dey uhen tho running machine had ket
Stalin and no ui. Hedin sur many of them, Du.
‘hon the machinery let im down ts usualy todo
th e weight of expectation binging and snagging. His
fathers expectations, special Som wos fly aware of
‘tho dye betwoon them, but awareness didnt change
or dinnish ih tec Even naw

"aint no

Tho oid mars face did give much away. He just went on
looking at Sm, wating fr him to expat Fiel.

lv so characteristic, Sam though, that ha wouldnt
have know roundout aboutthe rum eventhough his son
was a contander forthe US Olympic team. Buti was
‘quay charectorste, Som acknowledged, that h heen.
tol is for about Pitsaurgh He had quals for the
ls y running time beer han two Posts twenty in à
rational championship race and he had called Mike
immediatly atrvarás ttl bi so.

"Thats prety good; hed been he entre responsa

In adultos, Sam hae tine himself nto resent rie

2

to his fathers lack of enthusigm, Is the way hei, ho
ressoned. He wanted metodo one thing and anther.
But oven so, that tine Mike had soemed pariculay
‘ing. And 22 he had at tod im anything more bout
tha big ace belrohané, or alad him with he bad nos.
nta A was over Instead, h had waited week and then
come dona to vist tha old ma. He hed payed vous
versions of thie sceno In he head, ing Mike Ines o
express conmiseraton, or encouragement fr next ie,
‘plain sympathy = but he most charts scenario had
ban coseno rely,
Mike was neither surprised nor sypathatic he was ust,
Sisappinod. AS ho had been pony of nes before. The
Pater vas sat no,

So hat happened?” Mike asked a ast.
Sam caught so! shroging ond ted o stop Iwas ft
enough and if good an the str. 1 dont know. ut
cular make work
Mike wort on Ioling ot im, sang nothing.

There's alvays the nen Ohmpies; Sam sled, inn
tin himsol I should be the other way found. You
‘hold besoin ato me

Y vas looting forward to you binging home that pod
ite nodded the mantel sere wero paco er,
amang the pures of mountains and bested ma, hl
was bereaved oi sons Olymp medal

have been happy enough esto goto the Ohmpes and
represent my county. ever was fst about wining,
Dod Som sid pony.

Ne
‘The monosyble was tun, expert Hck, tat up
ita Sam te the barb fish hook
Its the way hei, Sam romindd himsel!.1's because he's
itor abou hi gum Ho. An he ele oe grouse hs
‘imo, He weuld Rave Boon proud of me i'ma 50 Es
Understandable he shuld el the oppose way now.

T sort Int make dis tne os tough fr me as
wo Bat wor stop runing, means a otto ma

Koop at while you sill cn; Mike agree, "Youre chy
Do you want meto say Im sory fr tet, as wel? Sam
Wonders.
Mika had lady turn his pazo our his sons shoulder,
back toward tho jering acienee on th television. The
‘volume went up again.

sa

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Paper 1 Reading

When Sam sat down,

A he made sure that he didn't sit too close to the TV screen
B his father made it clear that he didn't want Sam to touch him.

© ho did not fee! that it would bo natural for him to hold his father’s hand,
D a feeling that he had had as a child came back to him.

‘Sam felt that his falure inthe race in Pittsburgh

A proved that his relationship with his father had not changed.
B was something that his father would have considered predictable.
©. was probably more due to physical than psychological causes.

highlighted the unfaimess of the selection policy for the Olympics.

Before going to vist his father, Sam had

>

worried about some of the things he was going to say.
B been too hopeful when imagining what would happen.
tied to forget how disappointed his father would be.
D rejected a number of ways of handling the situation,

When Sam told his father what had happened in the race in Pittsburgh, Sam

>

was aware of the absence of words of encouragement from his father.
8 was determined to give the impression that he didn't fee! very bad about it
© found it hard to understand why his father had so litte to say.
D. made it clear that he did not feel it had been all his own faul.

When the subject of an Olympic medal was mentioned,

>

‘Sam was puzzled by his father's response.
8. his father’s mood seemed to change.

© his father made it clear to Sam that he disiked Sam’ atttude to winning
D. Sam realised that his father was concealing his true feelings from him.

the end of the conversation, Sam felt that his father

hadn't been listening to him properly.
resented the fact that Sam could continue running.
enjoyed complaining about things.

should have been more consistent in his atitudes.

co.»

Which of the following best sums up the relationship between Sam and his father?

‘A. Sam's father actually iked him more than he was able o show.
8 Sam was rather confused as to why his father took such litle interest in him,
© Sam's father unintentionally caused him misery.

D Sam gonorally tried not to think too badly of his father.

Test 2
PAPER 2 WRITING (2 hours)

Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 800-950 words in an appropriate style.

1 You have read the two extracts below in class. Your tutor has asked you to write an essay
discussing he topic Computers - our bestfriend or worst enemy, responding tothe points raised
“and expressing your own views.

Computers are the greatest invention
ever. We have access to information
on an incredible scale. We can also
contact people anywhere in the world,
‘There are endless possibilities

jomputer technology is creating a

society that is anti-social and lazy.
‘The time will come when we will not
need to use our brains for anything
because the computer will provide us with
all the answers. The consequences are
frightening.

Write your essay.

Paper 2. Writing

Part 2

Wie an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 300-350 words in an
appropriate style.

2 The Tourist Board in your area has decided to produce a publication called “Traveling on a Small
Budget‘. You work for the Tourist Board and have been asked to wile a report forthe brochure,
‘explaining the advantages of your region in terms of cheap ways to travel around, places to stay
and activites for vistors.

Write your report

3 A magazine has invited readers to send in articles with the tilo ‘My Ideal Home’. You decide to
write an article in which you describe the structure and fumishings of your ideal home. You
should discuss how this choice reflects your personality and consider what we can learn about
people from the type of home they Ive in and the way they furish it.

Write your article,

4 An intemational magazine has been running a seres of articles on fame and the fascination that
there is with famous people and ther celebrity status. Write a letter to the magazine describing your
country’s media coverage of famous people and how you think that coverage affects ther ives.
Write your letter. Do not write any addresses.

5 Based on your reading of one of these books, write on one ofthe following:

(8) Brian Moore: The Colour of Blood
You have recommended that The Colour of Bloodis chosen as a suitable book for
discussion by your reading group. However, the secretary of Ihe group is concemed that
the tle of the book may give some readers a misleading impression of what itis about
You have been asked to write a report recommending the book and explaining the
significance of the tle.

Weite your report.

P. Hartley: The Go-Between
You have had a class discussion on the importance of the opening lines in novels. Your
tutor has asked you to write an essay on how effectively the fist line of The Go-Betwoen
“The past Is a foreign country: they do things diferently there" establishes the theme of
the novel

Wirte your essay.

0)

(©) Ghinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
Your reading group has asked members to wit reviews of books which feature significant
‘lationships between parents and children. You decido to write a review of Things Fall
par, referring in particular o the relationship between Okonkwo and the children in his
household, and focusing on what these relationships reveal about Okonkwo's character.
You should include atleast two ofthe following: Nwoye, Obiagel, Ezinma, or Ikemefuna,
your review.

Test 2

PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part

For questions 1-18, read the text below and think of he word which best fits each space. Use only
‘one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0)

‘Write your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

example: [0] O] URL!

Nothing's New In Medicine

‘Throughout the ages, disease has staked (0)..
quickly have learn (1).
@.
‘actually heal wounds and cure the sick, and (3).
natural medicine,

species. Prehistoric humans must
could be eaten without danger, and how to avoid plants that could

about ilness. They found leaves, berrios and the bark of diferent trees that could

‘soon became a special skil to understand

Ever (4). the dawn of history, medicine men and wise women have always been expert in
{reating diseases and have dispensed medicine with tual and magic. (6)
they discovered treatments for almost (6).
recipes for preparations which could relieve pain, stop fits, sedate or stimulate were (7...
down from generation to generation, (8). there was (9). exact understanding of
the way in (10)... the medicines worked. Nevertheless, (11). the power of these
primitive medicines, generations were stil ravaged by disease.

. trial and error

affliction prevalent at the time. The precious

(12) tho last 180 years, scientists and doctors, (19).. work has focused on these
early medicines, have learnt that their power derived (14)..
found in herbal remedies or could be synthesised in the laboratory. In just (18)..
advances in modern medicine continue, aided by the discoveries made centuries ago by our

ancestors

certain chemicals which were
„a way,

Paper 3 Use of English

Part 2

For questions 16-25, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the
lines to form a word that fis in the space in the same line, There is an example at the beginning (0.

Weite your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

A |

Example: [0] EFF

Power Naps:

Power napping isan (0). EFFEGIIVE.. and under-used ool. tis a quick, intense EFFECT

sleep which (16) improves alertness. These naps are especially useful DRAMA
{or those whose sleep is constrained by a(17).. ‘schedule: for example, DEMAND
‘others of small children or travelling business (HB)... However, he EXECUTE

conditions must be right and practice is required for maximum effect.

Power naps should be short, between ten and twenty-five minutes, to prevent
(19)... on awakening, Some people believe itis impossible to allasieep ORIENTATE
in such a shor time, but (20) of the habit Is simply a question of ACQUIRE
ice. At the (21)...
tual fal asleep.

it is more important to relax for a while than OUT

ser napping is not a good idea if you find It dificult to wake up at the

(22) timo or have problems sleeping at night after a power nap inthe DESIGN
day The kind of dozing that can (23)... à sensation of overwhelming COMPANY
Is not a true power nap, but a desperate attempt to compensate SLEEP
y sleep routine

with practice, you will ind that power naps can lead to a welcome
cof your performance when you need it most ENHANCE

Test 2

Part 3

For quostions 26-31, think of one word only which canbe used appropriately inal three sentences.
Hore isan example (0)

Example:

© Some of the tourists are hoping to get compensation forthe poor state ofthe hotel, and | think
they have à VEN cc 0468

‘Thore's no point in trying to wade across the river, the currents far too

It you're asking me which of the candidates should get the job, Im afraid | don't have any
views either way.

KEITRIONIG]

\Write only the missing word in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

26 The trains are stil despite the snow.

‘My nose has been all woek because ofthis awful cold
“The project had to be completed by July and unfortunately we were
shot of ime.

27 The quickest way to get back to the hotel sto... no across the meadows.

‘The newspapers are predicting that the government is going to
interest rates noxt weok.

As the play was in danger of being too long, the producer decided to
part of the second act.

28 Hotels tend to... their prices in the summer season.
Were hoping that the show we're putting on next month wil alotot money
for charity.

The advertising campaign ought to the profile of the company.

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Paper3 Use of English

Susan Moore is a world i on ancient civilisations,
(Only the treasurer has the to sign cheques.
Many schools in Britain are financed by a local in conjunction with

central government funding

Your work has not been up to standard inthe last three months, but we are prepared to let
you make a even St

Wie the report today while the events are still in your mind,
You will find that Professor Stanton has an entirely approach to this
problem.

‘The TV reporter gave a full of the run-up tothe election

You need to take the family's views into before you decide where to go
on holiday.

Please dont make a fuss on my

Part 4

For questions 32-39, complete Ihe 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
eight words, including the word given.

Here is an example 0).

Example:

© Do you mind if! watch you while you paint?
objection

Do you you while you paint?

E] fai ay econ pars

‘Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

32 My sister needed more than three hours to finish her homework lastnight.

" her homework lastnight.

33. couldn't find a parking space this morning
anywhere

was 10 park this morning

34 | don't intend to wait here all moming,
Intention

here all morning,

35

36

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Paper 3 Use of English

‘The two children began to argue fiercely about who had damaged the bicycle.
broke

A

. the two children about who had
‘damaged the bicycle.

| admite her business ability but not the way she manages her stat
distike

Much the way she manages her sta

‘Janet seems to me to be very happy in her new job.
aware

As ‚Janet is very happy in her new job

A computer breakdown was blamed for the delayed dispatch of the brochures.
reason

A computer breakdown was given i in
dispatching the brochures.

“The sequel to the best seller was a great disappointment tothe public.
live

“The sequel tothe bestseller of the public.

Parts

For questions 40-44, read the folowing texts on genealogy. For questions 40-43, answer with a
‘word or short phrase. You do not need to write complete sentences. For question 44, write a

Summary according tothe instructions given.

Wie your answers to questions 40-44 on the separ

nswer sheet

Originally transmitted orally, genealogies or family histories were a way of tracing
the descent of a race or people through its ruling dynasty from a figure or deity
from whom the race took its name. They were often purely speculative about che
earliest generations because of the artificial purpose they served — to show
Continuity from an illustrious ancestor to the present day.As well as tracing the
‘origins of a race, the pedigree or family tree bound its members in a close sense
of kinship, reinforced by its recitation on ceremonial occasions, normally in a
poetic or chronicle form that was easy to memorise. The Ashanti and Yoruba
tribes of West Africa have their own hereditary tribal historian whose function it
is to preserve these genealogical raditions, while in Scotland, the Lord Lyon King
of Arms’ remains the genealogist for all the clans.

A Scottish clan is composed of the descendants of an actual or mythical ancestor,
the chief ofthe clan being the senior male descendant in direct line. Each clan was
‘originally organised on a territorial basis, which helped the family historian to
discover at least which part of the country his antecedents stemmed from. For
a clan member, a knowledge of his own genealogy and that of his chief was an
integral part of his life, although no written record of it might exist, Family
celebrations were the occasion for the recital of pedigrees to stress the unity and
history of the line.

40 To what does ‘ts’ reler? (ine 7)

a

Which phrase in he second paragraph echoes the idea of "igure or del in ine 27

Paper 3 Use of English

The need for genealogy arose from people yearning to know more about their
estry. For a long time legends were enough, but eventually, the desire to find
the objective truth concerning the actual ancestors was to exert itself. The
personification of history, which was the original purpose of genealogy, is stil
its greatest fascination, all the more so now that it is (or should be) dealing in tne
scientifically proven facts. Tracing the history of one
of learning history. The reflection of wars and great national events on a set of

amily is an admirable wa

dividual families can sometimes tell one much more than the sweeping
generalisations of a few politico-economic historians. Similarly, how much
deeper an understanding of social history can be derived by reading the plain
facts about families without having them interpreted and analysed by a
sociologist

The growth of genealogy took place as nations established themselves with
modes of government and legal systems. Royal genealogies, as set out in thé
chronicle books, were obviously of the utmost importance in deciding the
succession of royal families. The desire to assert the privileges of an aristocracy
by birth was a powerful factor in Roman and Ancient Greek times and in che
development of genealogy throughout history. Inheritance was the heart of thé
hereditary principle and in this context genealogists were able to trace the
historical development of a surname by establishing when it had first been
recorded, In setting disputes as to the inheritance of property, genealogy came

42 Explain in your own words what the writer considers to be ‘greatest fascination’ of genealogy,
(ine 5)

43. Which phrase in he text indicates thatthe writers etcal of a certain profession?

44 In a paragraph of 50-70 words, summarise in your own words as far as possible the
importance of genealogy throughout history, using information from both texts. Write your
summary on the separate answer sheet,

Test 2

PAPER 4 LISTENING (40 minutes approximately)

Part 1

You will hear four diferent extracts, For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or ©) which fis
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

Extract One

You hear the beginning of a radio programme about anger.

1 What does the speaker say about losing your temper?

A. I's easier for adults to restrain themselves.
B Its made worse by the pressures of modem ing. 1
© Is dificult for some people to acknowledge.

2 How does the speaker suggest we feel after we have regained our temper?

‘A. ashamed at our loss of control

B determined to avoid repeating he incident ==
(© unawaro of how foolish we appeared B
Pe
Extract Two

‘You hear part of a discussion in which a writer, Michael Holmes, is talking about the difference
‘between biographies and autobiographies.

3 According to Michael Holmes, Ihe weiters of autobiographies tend to

A. reveal information about themselves unintentionally.
B provide a fller picture of ther Ivos than a biographer can.
© get the facts right about the detalls of thelr careers.

4 What is Michael Holmes’ attiude to the rock star, Frank Silver?

A He finds Frank overprotective of his fami.
B He cricises Frank's obsession with his image. a
© He is surprised by Frank desire to get the facts right

Paper 4 Listening

Extract Three

You hear an environmentalist talking about alien plant species.

5 The speaker is concerned about allen plant species because thelr presence

A reduces the overall number of diferent plants.
encourages the introduction of harmful diseases. 5
© changes the climate conditions in certain areas.

6 According to the speaker, why were alien plant species introduced?

A to eliminate certain insect pests ed
B_ Lo make an area visually atractive 6 |
Co improve native plant Stocks —
Extract Four

You hear part ofa talk about science and public opinion.

7 The speaker uses the example of genetics to underine people's

‘A. vulnerability in the face of false claims,
8 wilingness to believe a good story. 7
© a |

inability to understand deep concepts

8 Whats the speaker doing in his part of the talk?

‘A. complaining about our lack of imagination

Test 2

Part 2

You will hear a man called Derek Lane giving a talk on the subject of ancient tees. For questions
9-17, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.

Ancient trees were once believed to possess

9 | and played an important role in ok tales,

Ancient trees were often used as a venue for both religious and

| 10 | events in past times.

‘The oldest tree, known as the creosote bush, has a distinctive

Rescarchers did not expect to find ancient ees in areas classified as

co E

In recent research, a technique known as
Recently it has become possible to collect information about

{ 14 | by analysing ancient trees.

13 | was used to calculate the age of trees.

Derek explains that itis a mistake to regard

15 | troes as being unhealthy in any way.

“The technique known as coppicing was designed to produce a long-term.

Many species of wildlife rely on the process of

Paper 4 Listening

Part 3

You will hear a radio discussion on the subject of dictionaries. For questions 18-22, choose the
‘answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what you hear.

18 Elaine says she is under pressure at work as a result of

AA the growth ofthe market.
B the quality of the competition.

© the demand for greater profits.
D the noad to manage resources.

19 Elaine decides o include a word in her dictionaries after checking

A. how itis used in the press.
B_ wheihoritis on the database,
© what researchers think ofit

D whether its use is widespread,

20 According to Elaine, in which area of her work has new technology had the
greatest impact?

the accuracy ofthe entres
B the speed of the research
© the relabiliy of the data

D the quali of the language

21. According to Tony, what may influence a dictionary compller's decision to
Include a particular term?

technical experience
reading habits
personal interests
objective research

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22. According to Elaine, what prevents dictionary compilers from inventing words
thomsolves?

A respect for their colleagues
Black of inspiration

© fear of eitcism
D

pride in their work

Test 2

Part 4

You will hear part of a conversation in which two friends, Maria and Stuart, are discussing Maria's
search fora new job. For questions 23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one
ofthe speakers, or whether the speakers agree.

Weite: M for Mara,
S torStuan,
or B for Both, where they agree.

23 find a poor working environment unacceptable. [Is

28 What do fora Ing is par ofthe image I present to the world 2

Paper S Speaking

PAPERS SPEAKING (19 minutes)

‘There are two examiners. One (the interlocutor) conducts the test, providing you with the necessary
‘materials and explaining what you have to do. The other examiner (the assessor willbe introduced
to you, but then takes no further part in Ihe interaction.

Part 1 (3 minutes)

‘The interlocutor frst asks you and your partner a few questions which focus on information about
yourselves and personal opinions.

Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test you and your partner are asked to talk together. The interlocutor places a
Set of pictures on Ihe table in front of you. There may be only one picture in the set or as many as
‘seven pictures. This stimulus provides the basis for a discussion. The interlocutor first asks an
introductory question which focuses on two of the pictures (or in the case of a single picture, on
‘aspects ofthe picture). After about a minute, the interlocutor gives you both a decision-making task
based on the same set of pictures,

‘The picture for Part 2 is on page C4 ofthe colour section.

Part 3 (12 minutes)

You are each given the opportunity to talk for two minutes, to comment after your partner has
spoken and to take part in a more general discussion.

‘The interlocutor gives you a card with a question written on it and asks you to talk about it for
two minutes. Alter you have spoken, your partner is first asked to comment and then the
interlocutor asks you both another question related to the topic on the card, This procedure is
repeated, so that your partner receives a card and speaks for two minutes, you are given an
‘opportunity to comment and a follow-up question is asked.

Finally the interlocutor asks some further questions, which leads to a discussion on a general
theme related to the subjects already covered in Part 3.

‘The cards for Part 3 are on pages C5 and C10 of the colour section.

Test 3
PAPER 1 READING (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1

For questions 1-18, read the three texts below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
each gap.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Listing

In Britain the badge of distinction awarded to historic buildings is unhereically calle isting’. When
a building is listed iis (1)... or preservation and itis expected to stand more or less indefinitely
— nobody expec it to be demolished, ever. But what is the (2) … expectancy of, (3) … , à
nineteenth-century terraced house? A few years ago most people assumed that such houses.
‘would eventually wear out and be replaced ~ and milions were demolished in stum (4) …. But
about 2.5 milion ofthese terraces survive, and in some towns they are being given ‘conservation
area" (5) ...., so don't expect the bulldozers there. The very low rates of demolition and
construction in the UK (6) ... that the building stock as a whole is ageing, and this has enormous.
implications for the long-term sustainability of housing.

1 A branded B earmarked © minted D tagged
2 A time B age © strength D ite

3 Asay B imagine think D ook

4 A removal B riddance clearance D dispatch
5 A quality B class rank D status

6 A mean B convey © explain D determine

Shopping in Europe

‘The first sell-service stores opened in America in the 19205 but they didn't catch on in Europe until
later, when the French forged ahead with their massive hypermarkets, Britain (7) … behind.
Although the fst solt-service shop and the first supermarket were opened in the early 1940s, it
was thought that Briish housewives did not particularly want efficiency and speed. Surveys
showed that while American shoppers complained most about delays in check-out queues, British
‘ones objected to boing pushed and (8) … by other customers.

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Paper 1 Reading

The (9) .... of supermarket shopping is impersonal, with no mediating salesman between
shopper and goods, only the ‘silent persuaders' of packaging and display. However, there is a
current (10) … towards ‘boutiques’, wth personal service, within supermarkets the butcher, the
baker, the fishmonger — and small specialist shops and farmers’ markets are making a (11) … in
Britain. In France, where every (12) .... provincial town, ringed by supermarkets, retains its
specialist food shops and weekly street market, the traditional co-exists with the new.

7 A dwelled B clung © deterred D lagged
8 A thst B shoved © heaved D jerked

9A crux B key © gist D essence

10 A momentum 8 tend © craze D vogue

11 A comeback B rebound © rally D pick-up

12 A selbregarding B self-appointed self-respecting D self-conscious

Teeth

‘Smile at yourself in the mirror. Do you Ike what you see? If not, cosmetic dentistry could be the
‘swer. ‘Dentistry has (13) ... a long way since the days of simple flings and extractions,’ says
London dental surgeon Dr Phil Stemmer, whose client it at his Teeth For Life clinic (14) … pop
‘actresses and even royalty, although his lips are tightly (15) … on names. ‘More and more
le are tuming to dentisty as a way of improving appearance,’ he says. ‘Shape, form, colour
3 alignment all make noticeable differences to a smile, and by creating an improved smile I can
:matical alter a person's whole (16)... of themselves.’ Top actress Julia Roberts seems to be
ersally (17) ... as the ‘gold standard’ in smiles, and, following her lead, one of the first
tings top models invest in is a perfect set of teeth to improve their chances of becoming cover
(13)

B been © come D done
B brags © trumpets D boasts
B glued © sealed D shut
perception B observation © discomment D consciousness
sored B hailed © saluted D exalted
ut B substance © material D matter

Test

3

Part 2

You are going to read four extracts which are all concerned in some way with advertising and
publicity. For questions 19-26, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think ts best according
to the text

‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

nea

Advertising in the US

A Kind of creeping illiteracy invaded
advertising in the US in the 19505, tothe
dismay of many. By 1958 Ford was
advertising that you could "travel smooth"
in a Thunderbird Sunliner and the maker
of Ace Combs was urging buyers to
“comb it handsome’ a trend that
continues today with ‘pantihose that fits
you real comfortable” and other linguistic

tine 10. manglings too numerous and dispirting

to dwell on.

We may smile at the advertising rusos
of the past but in fact such manipulation
still goes on, albeit at a more
sophisticated level. The New York Times
Magazine reported in 1990 how an
advertising copywriter had been told to
‘come up with some impressive labels for

line 19 putative hand cream. She invented the

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2

arresting and healthful-sounding term
“oxygenating moisturizers’, and wrote the
accompanying, text with references to

‘tiny bubbles of oxygen that release
‘moisture into your skin’ This done, her
work was turned over 10 the company's
research and development department,
which was instructed to come up with a
product that matched the txt

Truth has seldom been a particularly
visible feature of American advertising,
‘And has all this deviousness led to a
tightening ofthe rules concerning what is
allowable in advertising? Hardly. In
1986, as William Lutz relates in
Doublespeak, the insurance company
John Hancock launched an ad campaign
in which ‘real people in real situations!
discussed their financial predicaments
with remarkable candour. When a
journalist asked to speak to these reat
people, a company spokesman conceded
that they were actors and ‘in that sense
they are not real people".

‘What isthe writer's point about the advertisement for a hand cream?

A existed before the product was created.

B_ Itinaccurately described the product.
c
D_ 1 made the product sound interesting,

It caused controversy when it came out.

‘Which of these words is used to express disapproval on the part ofthe writer?

>

dismay (ine 3)
B_ mangings (Ine 10)
© putative (ine 19)
D candour (ine 39)

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Paper 1 Reading

A New Copywriter

Mr Bredon had been a week with Pym's publicity, and had learnt a number of
things. He learned the average number of words that can be crammed into four
it laid
the client open to prosecution by the Government inspectors, whereas the words

inches of copy; that the word ‘pure’ was dangerous, because if lightly use

“highest quality, ‘finest ingredient
legal meaning, and we

written with the tongue in the check, since a genuine conviction of the

‘packed under the best conditions’ had no

therefore safe; that the most convincing copy was alway

commoditys worth produced — for some reason — poverty and flatness of style;
that if, by the most far-fetched stretch of ingenuity, an indecent meaning could
eat British Public would
che studio artist was to

acthe g

be read into a headline, that was the meaning 0 y

infallibly read into it; that the great aim and object of

crowd the copy out of the advertisement and that, conversely, the copywriter was
a designing villain whose ambition was to cram che space with verbiage and leave
no room for the sketch; that the layout man, a meck ass between two burdens,
ing parties; and further, that
all departments alike united in hatred of the client, who persisted in spoiling

spent a miserable life trying to reconcile these oppo:

good layouts by cluttering them up with coupons, free-gift offers, lists of local

ts and realistic portraits of hideous and uninteresting cartons, to the

detriment of his own interests and the annoyance of everybody concerned.

Mr Bredon learnt that there was tension between artists and copywriters because

A they each felt thatthe other exerted too much influence on the layout man.
8 no attempt was made to get them to work together.

© decisions about the final content of advertisements kept changing
they each felt hat their individual contribution was the most important.

Bredon learn that clients were unpopular because
A they directly caused advertisements for their products to be unappealing.

B_ they were conservative in their approach to what advertisements should contain.
© they demanded that the content of advertisements should be re-arranged.

D_ they treated the people who produced their advertisements with contempt

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Nick Drake and his record company

Island Records had as much faith in Nick Drake as anyone, but in those
antediluvian times before videos, the only way an audience got to see an
act whose record they liked was in performance. And playing live was
something which Nick was beginning to have a serious problem with.
For him, the very idea of “promoting product was probably anathema;
but it was essential for acts to be seen, not just heard. Nick’s reluctance
to perform effectively cut off the prime avenue of exposure for any new
act, a fact which did not escape his record label. David Sandison
explains: ‘There was interest from a few people but it was limited. It was
“Yeah, that’s nice, but so what?” ... And that’s understandable. There
wasn’t any profile, There wasn’t anything to grab on to. There wasn’t
even explaining the songs in interviews. There wasn’t any gigging so that
you could make that live connection.’

In the light of frequent allegations of his record company’s indifference,
it is interesting that Gabrielle feels strongly that Island could not have
been more supportive of her brother. ‘Island was not where the problem
lay. I read about Nick railing that he wasn’t more famous, but in the end,
you jolly well have to set about becoming famous. As a young artist of
any sort, you have to push. I think he was very lucky — he was also
extraordinarily talented — but he found somewhere like Island who were
prepared to support him, nurture him, and not mind that he didn’t do
the publicity’

What does David Sandison say about Nick Drake?

A Some people began to lose patience with him.
B His image was wrong.

© He wasn a very appealing person.

D. People didn't have much to say about him.

‘What view is expressed by Nick Drake's sister?
He was much misunderstood.

He wasn't aware of how great his talent was,
He had opportunities that he didn't take,

He never wanted to be popular.

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Visual materials for Paper 5

TEST 1 PAPER 5 Photographic exhibition — Originality

= a

TEST 2 PAPER 5 Computer magazine article - Play it Safe!

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3
3

TESTA

In general, how well are children taught in schoots? |

+ tesching methods
+ subjects and skills,
+ Importance of discipline

What responsibilities do individuals have towards
other people?

+ the family
+ friends and colleagues
+ the world

Prompt card 3a

What attracts people to living in capital cities?

+ opportunities |
+ ambition
+ variety

a |

Prompt card 4a

What use is art to society?

+ enjoyment
+ education |
+ decoration

Visual mater

I for Paper 5

TEST 3 PAPER 5 Bank poster - Saving for =

old age

EN

TEST 4 PAPER 5 Posters for training courses - Achieving success

aA

UAALILLRLRLIRER TERRASSE SRE EC RE

PORTE TERETE REESE RRR RR RR RR EEE SEES SS ET

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Paper 1 Reading

Advertising agencies and their clients

‚Advertising agencies have long been viewed by their clients with a mixture
of wariness and envy. Fat pay cheques and fast cars remain an enduring
image. But things have changed. British advertising agencies are turning to
training: not just for their own staff but for their clients as well. Role reversal
has become a novel way of educating companies which use
advertisements in the advertising agency's darkest arts.

‘The agency LHS last month staged its first role reversal course. It involved
19 managers from 15 different companies and their task was to plan and
create an entire campaign within 48 hours, culminating in a pitch for the
£5m advertising business for a fictitious product launch. Participants were
divided into groups of five or six. Their first job was to create a brief to
advertise a new ice cream bar. Briefs were then swapped and each group
became an ‘agency’. The agencies’ first task was to interpret the brief.
“These were of decidedly mixed quality,’ Kevin Duncan of LHS said. ‘Clear
briefs elicit no questions. Poor briefs generate many - and no answers.’
They then had to decide their strategy. They were given market and media
data, though some of this was erroneous, ‘to illustrate how a good brand
manager sifts information in advance"

The next step was to develop a creative approach and by the end of the first
full day the agencies were expected to be in a position to test their ideas
with research groups made up of members of the public. Interpreting the
results of qualitative research is critical, Mr Duncan said. ‘People wilfully
interpret research findings to post-rationalise their ideas.”

(On the LHS agency's course, what did participants have to do?

A design a new product
B try to win a contract
© move from group to group
D negotiate a budget

What is said about research groups?

People in advertising get confused by what they say.
People in advertising pay too much attention to them.

People in advertising pretend that they have been proved right by them.
People in advertising change their strategies as a result of what they say.

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Test 3

Part 3

You are going to read an article about a jazz record. Seven paragraphs have been removed from

the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-H the one which fi

extra paragraph which you do not need to use.

‘each gap (27-93). There is one

‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Kind of Blue

As two books celebrate Miles Davis's Kind of Blue, Martin Gayford salutes a towering

‘achievement.

n_n
aca
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‘And for many who do love jazz this isthe one record
‘that they would choose to take with thom to a desert
Island I he had to solec one coord o explain what
jazz I, producer and arranger Quincy Jones has sai,

>

What isso special about Kind of Blue? First, it was
made by a magniicent band. Apart from Davis
ims, King o lu features John Coltrane on tenor
‘saxophone, Cannonball Adderley on alto, and Bil
Evans on piano ~ al among te finest performers of
‘hat ra, and atthe height of thei powers. And, uniko
many allstar recordings, the players were at ease in
‘each other's musical company, as this was a working
group (or almost)

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Everybody was on tho most inspire form, That does
ot happen every day, and is particulay unlikely to
happon in the tense and cnica) atmosphere ofthe
recording studi. Other jazz performers, for example
the saxophonist Sonny Rolins and he trumpeter Roy
Eldge, have spoken of rare days on which some
‘xtemal force seems 10 take over thor instrument,
‘and they can dono wrong,

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‘The key to Kind of Blue ls in the enigmatic
personally of Davis, who died in 1991. He was an
kascble, contary, loutmouthed, aggressive man
who, sooms, sheltered within an extremely sense
soul Miles talks rough.’ claimed trumpeter Dizzy
Gilospie, ‘but his musi reveals his tue char

Mies is shy. He is supor-shy. Asa young man, playing
with Charie Parker, Davis was so paralysed wit
error that he sometimes had tobe pushed on stage
[At hat imo ho seriously considered forsaking music
for dentistry.

Bo

"thnk, ho sad in 1958, that a movement in jazz is
beginning, away from a conventional sing of chords
= a retum to an emphasis on melode rather than
harmonic variations. There will be fewer chords, but
in inte possbliies as to what to do wit thom
‘Classical composers; ho went on, ‘some ol thom
have been working that way for years Indeed, Davis's
feeling for European muse ~ Ravel, Khachaturian,
Rachmaninov colour Kin of Blue. He dsiked most
atlempis to blend classical and jazz ~ so-called hd
stream music.

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Itis a completely Integrated, freely improvised album
of unhackneyed, moving music. Davis never sounded

better = and in his heat he knew

Paper 1 Reading

A Over the years he developed a tough carapace.
But a music charactor'sd by extoversion and
ostentatious vinuosiy, ho developed a syle that
became ever more muted, subie, melod and
melancholy.

B Firstly, most of Davies albums wore largely
recorded in one take per une. He seems to have
beloved that fst thoughts were the fresnos (the
alternative, adopted by Bll Evans and Coltrane on
{hol own recordings, I o do takes bythe dozen
in a search for perfection). And the other point
about Kind of Blue is its musical novel. AS
revered planist Chick Corea has put it. Its ono.
thing to play a tune ora programme of music, but
Ys anoihoro pracicaly create new language ol
muslo which is what Kin of Blue did

© Now comes another sign of renown. How many
zz recordings are to subject of even one book?
This spring, not one but two are being published
on the subject of Kind of Bu. There ie Kind of
Blue: The Making ofa Jazz Masterpiece by Ashley
Kahn and, pubished in the US, The Making of
‘ind of Blue: Milos Davis and his Masterpioee

D. On closer examination, these celebrated facts,
ch make Kind of Blue seem almost
supernatural, are only parlaly tuo. Two tracks,
So What and Al Blues, had been played
viously by the band, on the road, which Evans,
having been with them, probably did gaie.
Evans himsol was largoly responsible forthe
mosmerisingy beauti slow pieces, Blue in
07 and Flamenco Sketches — a fact that he
y suppressedatthe time, and hen seems

i have been quietyresontul about

E Buthe ai it himself on Sketches of Spin, andhe
loved the playing of Bil Evans, which uniquely
combined the feeling of clasica! piano and the
freshness of jazz. The partnership of Davis and
Evans is at the heart of Kind of Blue, and gives t
a wonderul unity of mood — romante, decat,
hushed on the slow pieces, more exuberant
clsewhere.

F Tho contemporary guitarist John Scofield
remembors knackig on strangers’ doors when he
Was a student inthe 1970s, and askingifhe could
borrow thor copy. The paint was, he knew they
would have one.

& On KindofBlue, al the principals seem to fol ike
that, Davis and Evans, I would say, never played
otter The result ls something cose lo the
philosopher's stone of jazz: formal perfection
attained wih peroct spontaneity

HI fact, Evans had actualy resigned th previous
November Kind of Blue was made on Mach 2,
and Apr 22, 1959 - and was invited back for
the recording (his replacement, Wynton Kelly
‘appears on one track)

Test 3

Part 4

You are going to read an extract from a book about the United States. For questions 34-40, choose
the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according tothe text.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Sound and Fury

had o instruc a stranger onthe contrasts between the
United States and Briain, 1 would sort with some
‘elev weather reports from the two counties

In Britain, the wether is presented in a mi, diet,
tor ore ore incomenicnos manner. There not
much variety or excitement. The typical British
Aatherman appears in front ofthe mer th his head
lower, shoulders bunched, hands clasped and jacket,
load. He speaks sol almost mesi, si ling
chia bedtime story He points to cary baba that bend
int the country rom the et. They all sce to mean the
same thing. He might talk posiheh about ‘sun and
‘homers or ny spell, but al the dy ib al
Im Brain the weater à 30 lacking in spi that ii
reported apologetic

In America, on the other hand, he weather is pitched
withthe vere eustomariy resend for a wed ear lt
American weathermen report the next day's look a if
‘hey wer ring 10 sel o you. There aways lotto
{alk about and big things ae happening out here Most
prognonicaons ar delnered ina pouernogongto-
Eevee ton of voice Thee ar heatwave in one par
ofthe country and blizzard in anober Hot fronts and
oid fonts march across the min. A Treze vozet
Sminowiy down fom the Canadian wastes, and a open
‘orm Vals in the Caribbean. American weather is
Faucou and so are American wenhermen.

"American weather also inimidating in a manner you
hardy ever ses in the cale Bri cate Americans
ow hir weather and they watch tary In my wiles
‘home tom in South Carola for example the hat comes.
Sry inte year, bay and ung atte start of spring
Buby th summer hight spreads ot aros the land He
‘hes del You can almon cup the midi in yur
hands and ik imposi to take more than a few steps
without breaking into agstenin sweat. There so rei
gt. And when i rains there ans apocalypticaly
‘The beat gathers sel up in a darkening sky. and y the
afternoon there is a sl, humid anticipan that
Something ep is about to bur. The res rte and the
ind goes quiet un sudden spt of lighting seks
cross the Black heaven and a cracking slip of thunder
make the clouds rumble Te cart sas andthe rin
Somes down asi the bottom of the sky had collares
‘onder sis weigh. Te beats apuinst the land in fat,
Ihamiering ropa ling the sets With torrents

68

A ay a tis in Pri, on min his way. Here,
the sky looks ie a grey el I often sms about 1 rin
but takes for ever to get om witht And ben Ihe rin
Finally comes i sprays down as the sky bad sprung 8
couple of small leaks and you thik more of nous
than emi.

“The American climate can be 40 quixotic and so
dst that the feral goverment and the National
Weather See ha stblshed a network of 450 radio
transmitters across the nation 10 beam warnings of
Potential hazards 10 ‘unwary communities, and
Commercial radio stations are required 10 test thee hl
Emergency systems at regular nera An American cable
feloron channel oler twenty. fur hour coverage o he
‘weather. The Federal Emergency Management Agency is
‘eared to respond to he natural asters that regula
it the nation, and president or se governor runs
major policia i be fis to ect ily enough a
Shi ea

The moderation of Bt weather and the volatility of
“American wether ft natural) withthe characte of the
two count The climate in iain hardy ver ut of
Sons. A wind storm or drought are major raton.
Except forthe sings of day, it sometimes dut
tol one sion rm ano, 3 subi are Le sills
patter.

“American weather is the opposite. A meteorological
study one concluded that there were two places on earth
‘wich could boat the worlds wort weather the Gobi
Desert and Amarillo, wa. For extremes of het, cold,
Wind, aia and so fre, ws hard to best Amaro But
Ina i true of Texas is more or ls true of terest ofthe
Country a6 well In 1995, a heatwave incinerated the
Mines and East Const with temperatures as high as
49°C reported daly fora weck On average thre re 106
complete days of fog inthe appropriately named Cape
Disappointmen, Washington, and in nearby and
inappropriately named Paradis 3, 10 em of snow fallin
the winter of 1972, And in the winter of 1993, the wind
hil temperature jn Devils Lake, Wisconsin touche

sra

Drizle and sunny sels in Britain. The climate is
moderate and restan, with no extremes of amino
and so the iis green and provident. Fire and ke in
‘America The climates earsome and dociat work by
measure.

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Paper 1 Reading

34 1:is the writer's opinion that British weathermen

are not aware that they are being patronising to viewers.
talk asi they are personally responsible for the weather.
do not feel that weather reports ought to be entertaining.

A
E
e
D_ have litte enthusiasm for presenting weather reports on TV.

35 The writer says that US weather reports

Aare intended to impress viewers.
B tend to exaggerate the real situation.

© are often rather confusing for viewers.

D tendto be entertaining rather than informative.

38 What does the writer seok to ilustrate by mentioning the weather in his wife's home town?

A the tendency of American people to complain about the weather
8 how unpleasant he finds certain weather conditions

© the unpredictable nature of the weather in certain parts of America
D why Americans treat the climate with such respect

37 Wrst does the writer say about ran in Britain?

He looks forward toi

‘There is less oft than people think
gives no cause for anxiety

* depresses people living there,

writer mentions the US federal government to ilustrate

important an issue the weather isin America,
past falures to deal ofcient with problems caused by the weather.

+ complicated the situation is concerning Ihe weather in America.
"© public's annoyance when terrible weather conditions suddenly affect them.

es the writer mean when he says thatthe climate in Britain is hardy ever out of
es 68-69)?

* has a calming influence
tis vitually unique

itis mostly very predictable
people seldom remark on it

48 Tra wrter includes Cape Disappointment in his ist of places in the United States because

«1s a place that got its name as a result ofthe weather conditions there.
«has bad weather conditions a great deal of the time.

' extreme weather conditions that are not typical in America
2 2 piace with a bad reputation among Americans on account ofits weather.

vom»

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Test 3

PAPER 2 WRITING (2 hours)

Parti

You must answer his question. Write your answer in 300-850 words in an appropriate style.

1 The following comments were made during a radio discussion by young people talking about
diferent atítudes to work. Listeners tothe discussion were invited to send in their views to the
programme editor. You decide to write a letter responding to the points raised and giving your
‘own opinions.

Iwant to earn
lots of money that's
all | care about.

Hunt tat
leaves me With plent
Tate

What matters most

to me is job satisfaction.
1 only want to do a job
‘that | really enjoy.

‘Write your letter. Do not write any addresses.

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Writing

Part 2

Weite an answer to one of the questions 2-5 inthis part. Write your answer in 300-350 words in an
appropriate styl.

2 A film magazine is running a series on international cinema. It has invited readers to send in
reviews of films set in their own country, You decide to send in a review of such a film
Considering how effectively Ihe film illustrates particular aspects of le and attitudes in your
country.

Write your review.

3 You work for your town council Your manager has asked you to write a report on a shopping
(entre which has recently opened in your area. Your report should include consideration of the
design and atmosphere of the centre, transport provision and the influence that the centre
appears to be having on people's shopping habits.

White your report.

4 You have read an article in an English language newspaper which states that ‘the wheel is our
best invention’. The newspaper has invited readers to contribute their own articles suggesting
one or two other inventions or discoveries which are as significant as the wheel. You decide to
write an article, briefly describing at least ono invention or discovery, and explaining its
significance to the development of ciilisation.

Weite your article.

5 Based on your reading of one of these books, write on one of the following:

(@) Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
‘An international magazine has published a lst called The World's 100 Bos! Books, and
asked readers to comment on the tiles included. Things Fall Apart was on the lst. You
decide to write a letter to the magazine explaining why you think themes such as justice,
love and duty appeal to a worldwide audience. You should refer to specific episodes in the
novel which support your views.

\rite your letter. Do not write any addresses.

(6) Ann Patchett: Bol Canto
Your tutor has given you this quotation as the starting point for an essay on Bol Canta:
During their imprisonment some of the hostages gain a freedom which they never had
in their ordinary lives.’ Write an essay for your tutor in which you explain in what ways any
two of the hostages are affected by their imprisonment and the extent to which tho
quotation applies to those two characters,
We your essay.

(©) J.B. Priestley: An inspector Calls
A iterary magazine is planning a series of articles on the significance of the socia sotings
of plays and novels. You decide to submit an article on An Inspector Calls. You should
describe Mr Birling’s views on society and examine to what extent Sheila and Eric are
influenced by their family background in the way they respond to the evening's events.
Write your article. a

Test3

PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 30 minutes)

Parti

For questions 1-15, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only
‘one word in each space. There is an example atthe beginning (0).

Wite your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example: [0] [ON] JOU

The Psychology of Selling

‘The psychology of retailing has come to rely (0)... highly Sophisticated techniques.
Over and (1) the design of the shops and the packaging of the merchandise, clever
Positioning of goods also ensures that the natural flow of people takes them 10 (2)... and
every section in a shop. Customers are led gently, but at the (3). time with deadly
accuracy, towards the merchandise in such a way (4) to maximise sales.

Manufacturers compete for the right 10 (5)... their products displayed at the (6)...
‘effective level. In supermarkets, there is a crucial section in the tiers of vertical shelving
somewhere (7)... Waist height and eye level, where we are most likely to (8
of a brand. In the old days, when we went into a shop, we made our (9). up tothe counter,
behind (10). . would be the shopkeeper and virtually all of the merchandise, and were
served with what we wanted. Those days are (11). and tly over.

note

Today, we are used to serving (12). in supermarkets; products are laid before us as
centcingly as (13). and impulse purchases are encouraged as a major part of the
exercise. As a (14). . of his, we, as shoppers, have to keep our wits (15). us to
resist the retailers’ ploys.

Paper 3 Use of English

Part2

For questions 16-25, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals atthe end of some of the
lings to form a word that ts inthe space in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0)

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

ODno oa JODOO

Exampl

In Good Voice

‘There is ito to (0). Q!SAGREE,. about in the notion that a good voice, whether AGREE

in opera or rock music, is one which moves its audience and brings a sense

of release and fulfiment to the singer. But contemporary pop and rock music

have come about due to (16). avances in technology. Here, the SUBSTANCE
impact of the microphone should not be (17)... as it has ESTIMATE
(18). the magnification of quiet, intimate sounds. This, in tum, allows ABLE

the singer to experiment with the (19). on mood rather than on strit EMPHATIC
(20) .to proper breathing and voice contro. ADHERE

ANATOMY

Donna Sote-Morettin, a rock and jazz vocal trainer, feels that (21)...
reasons may account for the raspy sound produced by certain rock singers. Her

(22) is that swollen vocal chords, which do not close properly, may SUSPECT
allow singers to produce deeper notes. She does nol, however, regard this as
detracting (23)... from the value of the sound produced. Singing, she NOTICE

maintains, has an almost (24)... quality and so our response to it has SEDUCE
ore (25). than its technical qualities. SIGNIFY

Test 3

Part3

For questions 26-31, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in ll three sentences.
Here is an example (0)

Example:

0 Some of the tourists are hoping to get compensation forthe poor state of the hotel, and | think
they have a VERY oc CASE,

“There's no point in trying to wade across Ihe river, the current is far too

It you're asking me which of the candidates should get the job, Im afraid 1 don't have any
views either way.

OSONA IO

Write only the missing word in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

26 There's... in the text at this point, so the meaning is far from clear.
Aller period of unemployment, the actor had a lucky and got the staring
role in a big musical
During the meeting, there WAS... in the proceedings while the votes were
‘counted,

27 Wiook the children some time to ... down after the excitement of seeing their

school win the football match.

Ivana has decided that she definitely wants to in America
Stefan says the time has come 10. this matter once and for all
28 Children's imaginations are often by trip out of school.

Mr Henderson closed the door, told me to sit down and said the words which I had been
dreading, Youre an l

‘The race began when the starter gun was ...

2

30

a

Paper 3 Use of English

The travel agent says we should ‘an extra hour for our journey in case of
delays.

The owners of the estate do not fishing in the lake.

How much pocket money does Boris his children each week?

Ityoucan yourself away trom the television for a moment, Il show you the

new CD I've bought.

Wendy entered the tutorial expecting the professor to her essay to pieces.
Tennis players are apto. ligaments and muscles ithey don't tain regularly
enough.

‘The newspaper reporter was urged to te story wit sensitivity
Customers are requested not to the goods on display.

The manager couldn't the pressure and was forced 10 resign

Test3

Part 4

For questions 32-39, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the fist
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between throo and

eight words, including the word given

Here is an example (0)

Example:
Do you mind iti watch you while you paint?

objection

Do you … 2 YOU while you paint?
To have any objection to my watching

Write only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

32 Everyone was surprised when the government changed its policy.
took

‘The government’. Surprise.

33 Celia finally managed to buy her own house after years of saving
aid

Only. to buy her own house.

34 Nobody could have predicted how quickly the rumour would spread.
speed

The

.. could not have been predicted

35 The sales director told his staf nothing about the new marketing post

dark

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The sales director about the new marketing post.

36

37

36

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Paper 3 Use of English

Mts Thomas seems to ind the way her daughter behaves more a source of amusement than
embarrassment,

being

Far e aras behaviour, Mrs Thomas seems to be amused by

The head teacher is well known for his reliability and dedication.
reputed

The head teacher person,

Without access tothe statistics, | won't be able to complete the report.
hold

Unless I
the report.

the statistics, | won't be able to complete

The athletes trained hard because they wanted to make the Olympic team.
hope

The athletes tained hard the Olympic team.

Test 3

For questions 40-44, read the following texts on working at home. For questions 40-43, answer
with a word or short phrase. You do not need to write complete sentences. For question 44, wite a

Part 5

summary according o the instructions given.

Weite your answers to questions 40-44 on the separate answer sheet

40

a

According to a recent survey, working from home is an idea whose time
has come. Apparently, we are all queuing up not to get the bus, but to
carry our favourite coffee mug upstairs and cosy up with the laptop. The
‘overwhelming reason given by those questioned was that they could be
much, much more efficient if they worked from home. I can see the
obvious advantages but, believe me, working from home is not just
inefficient, itis impossible.

You may have a dedicated study in which you can barricade yourself
against the general mayhem that is family life, but many people do not.
The other awkward truth about home-working is that if, like me, you
suffer from the least defect of motivation, you are placing yourself in the
grip of mental agony. First there are the household chores you really
should do, and then there’s that fascinating radio programme

When | gave up and found a cheap office-share with other self-employees
my life improved a hundredfold. 1 discovered that a distinct break
between work and home was crucial for psychological health. When I was
at work, | could focus on my task; once I was at home, | could devote
myself to the domestic routine,

1 realised also that there is something profoundly depressing about
working at home. It's as if you haven't got a proper Job. Most of us gain
self-esteem from our identity as a working person, but there can be no
such benefit if the work takes place in social isolation.

‘What verb does the writer use to stress the conflict between work and domesticity?

ABARCA

Explain in your own words what the phrase ‘the least defect of motivation’ means in this

‘context. (ine 11)

fanfare surrounding a new report on work-life balance lies a truth about

dictions we all face in jugeling home and the workplace, One of the

why balancing work and “lie is so difficult is that work, for many of us, is so

Ki a gateway to a social network, to friends, to a community. In a world of
ualism and globalisation, many of us are seeking a sense of
:omewhere or to someone. On a personal level, the search for belonging
le to internet chat rooms and clubs, to coffee sho
«ems to offer a ready-made community. Psychologically speaking, it satisfies our
nstinct to relate to other individuals, and to society. Gossip sessions at the
‘conversations about holiday plans in the canteen — these all add

communitarian dimension to work. Moments of shared meanings remind
ployees that they belong to a team, a company, something bigger than themselves

sche workplace fulfils a fundamental human need,

— and to work. Work

fee machine

Is people are happy both at home and at work. Indeed, work forthe majority
clearly not the soul destroying prison ie is sometimes perceived to be. There
«course those for whom work might be seen as providing an escape, a safe place
om unhappy homes; a distraction from disappointing private lives. However,
«re are problems where the workpl

ways need to strike che right balance between work and home.

e culture involves very long hours, and pe

Paper3 Use of English

Vhat phrase used earlier in paragraph 2 is echoed by ‘a fundamental human need’? (Ine 14)

43. What phrase in the final paragraph suggests that some people may find work distinctly

unappealing?

44 In a paragraph of 50-70 words, summarise in your own words as far as possible the
benefits of going out to work, as described in both texts. Write your summary on the separate

answer shoet

Test3

PAPER4 LISTENING (40 minutes approximately)

Part

You will hear four diferent extracts. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C) which fits
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract

Extract One

You hear a scientist talking about two spacecraft carrying what he calls a Golden Disc ~ a type of
CD containing information about our civilisation,

11 Itwas fet that music should be included on the Golden Disc because

A other life forms would find it beautiful even it was incomprehensible
Bother life forms might get an idea of what its to be human, FE
human languages might not bo comprehensible to other fe forms.

2 Tho main reason forthe launch of the two spacecraft was to

A alert other civilisations to our presence
Barry the Golden Disc into space.
© find out more information about space.

Extract Two

In a public lecture, you hear a professor of philosophy talking about a research paper he has just
published,
3 In his paper, Ihe professor has attempted to

A use real experiences to disprove a theory
B create a fictional wo to ilstat his views. LE
© nd reakword evidence to suppor his ideas.

4 What isthe professor doing when he speaks?

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Paper 4 Listening

| Extract Three
Lessee tere |

You hear a woman, Lucy, talking to her trend, John, about his job as a TV journalist.

5 Lucy believes thatthe use of new technology has resulted in journalists being
A less discerning in their choice of material.
B_ able to record more news events. 5
© controlled by new technology.

6 What criteion does John use to decide which events to film?

A experience
B instinct 6
© visual impact Lal

Extract Four

You hear a film director talking about editing a film for which he also wrote the screenplay.

7 What is he doing when he speaks?

A describing his solution to a problem

B setting himself targets and objectives [ u
© evaluating feront approaches to eng -

8 He uses the image of renovating a house in order to

si

Test 3

Part 2

You will hear a woman called Gil Fit taking about how she buis houses and other buildings out
of straw. For questions 9-17, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase,

is latest project involves extending a

[ 9] ata tarmin Sootano,

Gill says that the extension will be 40 | in shape.

Gill says that constructing straw walls is quite similar to building with

5]

‘Gin chooses to use

12] pins to fix most ofthe straw bales together.

Gi explains that o has aeay insta bon [ 13

‘and electrical wiring in her new building,

14 | the wars.

D

Because of the natural qualities of straw, here ls no need to

Gil explains that government regulations require her to ft

Gillis currently looking forthe investment she needs to build a complete

16 | outof straw.

[
| EEE

Gil

that communities working in

[47] would find straw an idea! building material

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Part 3

Paper 4 Listening

You will hear an interview with a woman called Alice Cowper who went in search of a rare animal
called the king cheetah, For questions 18-22, choose the answer (A, B, © or D) which fits best
according to what you hear,

18

19

20

21

2

What makes the king cheetah diferent from other cheetahs?

A the length of its tal
B the pattern on its coat
© the width of its stipes
D. the colour of its spots

What did Alice find surprising about her discovery in Botswana?

>

the number of animals she found
B how long took to find anything

© the area where it happened

D how hard it was to identity the animal

Alice believes that the king cheetah has undergone mutation in order to

A protect itself against a now enemy.
B prevent the species dying out.

© hunt more effectively

D_ live in diferent surroundings.

Alice explains that the pattern on the king cheetah’s coat is
A. perfectly symmetrical

Brightening to predators.

© dificult to describe

D deceptive at first sight

‘The person who made the comment about the camera people felt that

A we should only trust what we see on flms.
there is nothing new to find in the word
(© adventurers should record their findings.
D itis best to look at nature on television,

CE

Test 3

Part 4
‘You will hear part of a radio programme in which two people, Jim and Sue, are discussing physical
‘exercise. For questions 23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the
‘speakers, or whether the spoakers agree.

Write: 3 fordim,

S for Sue,

or B forBolh, where they agree.

23 The currant increase in the number of fitness centres must indicate an 23
improvement in people's healt, L

124. Many people believe whatever the media tell them about health issues.

25 Many people fil to exercise regularly because they have too many 25
‘other commitments. es

26. Its easier to maintain a fitness programme when you exercise with a group 26
of friends. LI

27. Group exercise sessions during working hours benelit employees. (E

28 The provision of company sports faciles is a good way to encourage fitness. 28

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Paper S Speaking

PAPER5 SPEAKING (19 minutes)

There are tuo examiners. One the inertocutor) conducts the test, providing you with the necessary
‘materials and explaining what you have to do. The other examiner (the assessor) willbe introduced
to you, but then takes no further part in the interaction

Part 1 (3 minutes)

The interlocutor first asks you and your partner a few questions which focus on information about
yourselves and personal opinions.

Part 2 (4 minutes)

In this part of the test you and your partner are asked to talk together. The interlocutor places a
set of pictures on the table In front of you. There may be only one picture in the set or as many as
seven pictures. This stimulus provides the basis for a discussion. The interlocutor first asks an
Introductory question which focuses on two of the pictures (or in the case of a single picture, on
aspects ofthe picture). After about a minute, the interlocutor gives you both a decision-making task
based on the same set of pictures.

‘The pictures for Part 2 are on pages C8-C7 of the colour section.

Part 3 (12 minutes)

You are each given the opportunity to talk for two minutes, to comment after your partner has
‘spoken and to take part in a more general discussion.

The interlocutor gives you a card with a question writen on it and asks you to talk about it for
‘wo minutes. After you have spoken, your partner is first asked to comment and then the
interlocutor asks you both another question related to the topic on the card. This procedure is
repeated, so that your partner recelves a card and speaks for two minutes, you are given an
opportunity to comment and a follow-up question is asked.

Finally the interlocutor asks some further questions, which leads to a discussion on a general
theme related to the subjects already covered in Part 3

‘The cards for Part 3 are on pages CS and C10 of the colour section

Test 4
PAPER 1 READING (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part

For questions 1-18, read the three texts below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits
‘each gap.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Flight to Phoenix

| was booked on an early fight so 1 (1) .... no time in getting showered and dressed, and
(2)... for the airport. It was only when | felt the aircraft leave the runway, and saw Manhattan
(5)... Into the distance beneath and behind me, that | finally began to relax.

Even at nine o'clock in the morning Phoenix was hot. It was a physical shock to walk out of
he cool, dark terminal into the bright reflction of the sunlight. Locals ambled slowly past in
short-sleeved shits and sunglasses. In less than a minute | was sweating in my suit as I carried
my bags over to the large sign which read ‘Bloomfield Weiss High Yield Bond Conference"

“They had (4)... on white stretch limousines to take the conference participants tothe hotel. Within
seconds, I was back in ar-condiioned quiet again. 1 supposed that it was (5) … possible to spend
ll of your lie in Phoenix at 18° centigrade, with only bref (6) … of extra heat as you transterred
from air-conditioned house to air-conditioned car to air-conditioned office.

1 A used B lost © let D made
2 A headed B pressed © proceeded D set

3 A abating B withdrawing © receding D reversing
4 A laid B catered © sorted D furnished
5 A purely B perecty © starkly D solidly

6 A gales B torrents ct D bursts

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Keas - not just pretty parrots

Few birds are as (7) ... curious as keas. New research shows how these New Zealand parrots
channel that curiosity for maximum benefit: they (8) … up tips by watching each other. Keas are
notorious for investigating and, in the (9) .... „often destroying everything from rubbish bins to
windscreen wipers. Ludwig Huber and colleagues from the University of Vienna have found that in
eas, which live in family flocks, social learning affects patterns of curiosity. In their experiments,
the Keas’ task was to open a steel box with a complex locking mechanism. Two birds were
gradually rained as ‘models’ and then they (10) … the task again under the watchful gaze of keas
who were new to the job. (11) … enough, birds who had watched a demonstration had a much
higher success (12) … than keas who had never watched one.

7 A insatiably B hungriy © thirstily D unmanageably
8 A take B iit © pick D pull

9 A procedure B process © measure D technique

10 A enacted B staged performed D presented

11 A Certain B Sure © Tue D Fair

12 A proportion B percentage © occurrence D rate
Bureaucracy

en that bureaucracy is held in such ill (19) ... today, it is hard to remember that it was once
‘sidered a great organisational innovation. By organising the (14) .... of labour, by making
‘agement and decision-making a profession, and by providing an order and a set of rules that
ed many different kinds of specialists to work in coordination toward a common (15)
ucracy greatly extended the breadth and depth of intelligence that organisations could
ve. Begun as a system of organising government activities, it has (16)... to big business and
ganisations of all kinds.

ber, who (17)... the systematic study of bureaucracy as its role in western society began
de in the late nineteenth century, saw bureaucracy as both the most efficient possible
+. and a threat 10 the basic liberties he (18) .... dear, thus foreshadowing the sentiments,
rich bureaucracy frequently evokes today.

B knowledge © repute D name
B distinction © detachment D divergence
B finish © culmination D termination
B spread © transmitted D caught

B sprang © launched D fired

B fe © knew D held

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Test 4

Part 2

You are going to read four extracts which are all concerned in some way with music and musicians,
For questions 19-26, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the
text

‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Rock Journalism

Back in the 1960s, when rock music journalism was in its infancy, great
pieces of writing stood head and shoulders above the rest. These days it
has become so commonplace, so everyday, that true opinion, true
experience and true style have become difficult to find. Reading a lot of
rock writing nowadays you start to wonder why the people involved
picked up a pen in the first place.

These days the rock'n'roll lifestyle has become a cliché. In fact the myth of
Beatledom (a lifetime squeezed into ten short years) is now so well-
known, so much a part of modern history, that it can be emulated (at least
in theory) by fledgling rock stars from places as far apart as St Petersburg
and Auckland. Back in the days when Rod Stewart wanted to be a rock star
he was more or less escaping the drudgery of the production line; these
days his job comes with a pension plan. Its not surprising that rock
journalism has become a cliché too.

19 The writer says that, compared with the 1960s, rock journalism today
‘A. annoys many readers.
B confuses many readers.
© is seldom critical.
Dis mostly unremarkable,

20 The writer uses Rod Stewart as an example of a rock star

who has remained popular for a long time.
whose motives for becoming one are no longer common.
who is typical of many rock stars today.

about whom the same kind of things are always written,

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Frank Sinatra’s press agent

A few days later Nick Sevano brought a new press agent, George Evans,
to the show. ‘I was bringing George Evans down the aisle to get closer
to the stage,’ recalled Nick Sevano. “A girl stood up and threw a rose at
Frank and the girl next to her moaned a little. That’s all George needed
to see. A couple of days later he created an absolute pandemonium for
Frank.’ After seeing Frank sing at the Paramount, the astute press agent
worked with dervishlike energy to turn the sparks of a tossed rose and a
moaning teenager into a conflagration of screaming hysterical women

He hired twelve long-haired, round-faced litle girls in bobby socks and
paid them five dollars apiece to jump and scream and yell ‘Oh, Frankie
Oh, Frankie’ when Frank started to sing one of his slow, soft ballads. He
drilled them in the basement of the Paramount, directing them to holler
when Frank bent and dipped certain notes. “They shouldn’t only yell and
squeal, they should fall apart,’ Evans said. Two of the girls were coached
to fall in a dead faint in the aisle while the others were told to moan in
unison as loudly as they could

To pack the theater to capacity, Evans distributed free tickets to hundreds
of youngsters on school vacation. He told a few select columnists that a
new young singer was appearing at the Paramount. He said Frank was
going to be bigger than any other singer because he made women fall on
the floor. Photographers were alerted, and the next day's newspapers
showed pictures of young girls being carried out “in a swoon’ after
seeing Frank Sinatra. Twelve were hired but thirty fainted

Evans considered it essential that the iris he paid should

A appear to lose control oftheir emotions completely.
B_ be genuinely enthusiastic about Sinatra's singing,
react hysterically throughout Sinatra's performance.
D_ remain quiet at certain points in the performance.

From the text as a whole, we learn that George Evans was.

>

Unpredictable.
B calm.

© shrews.
D unpleasant.

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Test 4

Book Review

Mozart's letters: edited and translated by Robert Spaethling

Like many 18th and 19th century composers, Wolfgang Amadé

Mozart spent a large part of his life on the road. During this time,

he impulsively poured his unexpurgated thoughts into copious tives

letters home. These are of crucial biographical importance, but

their translation is problematic. Mozart had no formal education

and wrote in a mixture of German, French and Italian. His grammar

and spelling were unruly and his literary efforts idiosyncratic in the — mer

highest degree. Although the words themselves are easily decoded

with the help of bilingual dictionaries, the real problem lies in the

tone and, as Robert Spaethling observes, previous translators have

ducked this. He points to the inappropriateness of reading the

letters in impeccable grammar, and aims rather to preserve the

natural flow and flavour of Mozart's original style. tne 13
Spaethling clearly loves words, and linguistic nuance, as much as

Mozart did himself. And when the linguistic games are at their

most complex, he democratically prints the original alongside the

translation so that we can quarrel and do better. The beauty of this

work is that now we can see how - casually and seemingly without

trying - Mozart parodies the epistolary modes of the day. And ¡Us mero

possible to see a connection between this freewheeling brilliance

with words and his prodigious musical abilities,

23 Which phrase from the text confirms the idea that Mozart intended his letters to be amusing?

impulsively poured (ine 3)
idiosyncratic in the highest degree (line 7)
natural flow and flavour (ine 13)
parodies the epistolary modes (line 19)

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24. Which ofthe following best summarises the reviewer's opinion of the new translation?

>

It reveals previously neglected facts about Mozart
Bt throws further light on Mozart's genius.

© allows a reinterpretation of Mozart music.

D Itunderines the need for further research about Mozart

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Paper 1 Reading

HOTSHOTS II
The Beta Band

The Beta Band's forte, aside from occasionally making remarkable music,
lies in not liking things. At least so you might think from reading interviews
with them, for given half a chance the quartet tends to betray an almost
pathological desire to complain: about the rubbish state of pop music today,
for instance, or the groups they reckon have ripped them off, or the

perfidious behaviour of their record company

This yen for negation reached its logical conclusion in 1999 when they
denounced their own debut album as a meretricious piece of work, the
‘worst that would be released all year. Why? The record company didn't give
them enough money, they claimed. Nonsense, came the retort, it was the

group's demands that were too extravagant — such as wanting to make a

double LP with each of the four sides recorded in a different continent,

Whatever the truth of the matter, the result was that the band punctured
much of the excitement they had generated earlier in their career. At their
best, they're a quixotically imaginative pop group - with an ability to
combine styles creatively — but when it doesn't gel, as on that first album,
you get self-indulgence and a frustrating sense of wasted promise,

‘The writer implies that the members of the band have a tendency to be
unfair ertical of those they work with

oversensitve in the face of eficism.

justifably critical of other performers.

Over-ineined to criicise each other.

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In the writer's view, the band's first album was a disappointment because

>

it was inadequately funded.
B_ thoy failed to promote it eectively
© itwas over-ambitious musically

thei full potential was not realised

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Paper 1 Reading

HOTSHOTS II
The Beta Band

‘The Beta Band's forte, aside from occasionally making remarkal

le music,
lies in not liking things. At least so you might think from reading interviews
with them, for given half a chance the quartet tends to betray an almost
pathological desire to complain: about the rubbish state of pop music today,
for instance, or the groups they reckon have ripped them off, or the
perfidious behaviour of their record company.

This yen for negation reached its logical conclusion in 1999 when they
denounced their own debut albur

as a meretricious piece of work, the
that would be released all year. Why? The record company didn't give
them enough money, they claimed. Nonsense, came the retort, it was the
group's demands that were too extravagant - such as wanting to make a
double LP with each of the four sides recorded in a different continent

Whatever the truth of the matter, the result was that the band punctured
much of the excitement they had generated earlier in their career. At their
best, they're a quixotically imaginative pop group - with an ability to
— but when it doesn't gel, as on that first album,
you get self-indulgence and a frustrating sense of wasted promise.

combine styles creativel

‘The writer implies that the members of the band have a tendency to be
A unfairly critical of those they work with.

B_ oversensiio in the face of criticism.

© Justiiably critical of other performers.

D overinclined to críicise each other.

In the writer's view, the band's frst album was a disappointment because

A itwas inadequately funded.
B they failed to promote it effective}
© itwas over-ambitious musically.

their full potential was not realised.

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Test 4

Part 3

You are going to read an extract from a magazine article. Seven paragraphs have been removed
from the extract. Choose from the paragraphs A-H the one which fits each gap (27-38). There is
‘one extra paragraph which you do not need to use,

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet,

Blind to change

How much ofthe word around you do you realy see? You only take in tiny pieces of information at a time
‘and hat can have unnerving consequences, says Laura Spinney.

Imagine you're waking across a college campus
uhen an unknown man asks you for directions. While
You're taking, two men pass between you carying a
oor. ter an rating minute o intorruption you carry
on descrbing the route. When youve finished you are
informed that you've just taken part in a psychology
‘experiment, and asked if you noticed any changes
‘after the two men passed wit he door. No, you reply
‘uneasily. The unknown man then explains that the
man uno approached you italy walked off behind
{he door, leaving this man in his place. You are
stunned: the two men are dressed dilrenty and
have diferent voices and haleuts
27

Rathor than logging every detal ofthe visual scene,
wo are actually highly selective about what we take in
(Our impression of soving everyting is just that ~ an
Impression. in fact we extract ow deals and rly on
‘memory, or parhaps even our imagination forthe res

this you might be shown a picture on a computer
Scroon of, say, a couple dining on a terrace.

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For instance, an experiment was done at Harvard in
\which people were shown a videotape of a baskoiball
‚game and asked to count the passes made by one or
ther team. After about 45 seconds a man dressed in
gorila sul walked slowly across the scene, passing
between tho players. though he was visible for five
seconds, an amazing 40 por cent ofthe viewors failed
to notice him.

‘tin 1991, the controversia claim was made that our
brains hold any afew saliont detal about the wor
= and that this isthe reason we are able to funcion at
al. Wo don't store elaborate pictues in shortorm
‘memory, because isn't necessary and would ake up
valuable computing power.

y later, at a conference on perception in

it was reported that people shown
‘computer-generated pictures of natural scenes were
‘bind to changes that were mado during an oye
movement. In a typical laboratory demonstration of

2

2 |
Suchiapss raso imporaı quesos about vison For
istane,now can wo rcancle these gross ases win
Gur such expotonosotaving NOUS access
lo si visa! scone? Oro researcher has actly
‘Shou that maging a scene ecvates pars ofthe
visual earexin th same vay a soahg Ho say that
tis sippons tho Koa that wo ako inst what
inematen wo conser impor the to, ane fin
tho gaps whore tho dels are loss mporart. The
"usina we see everything party ares ing
in no gaps using menor Sucn memones can be
‘rented based on botes and expectations.

33
‘This panicular idea has no boon general accepted.
Yet most resoarchors in the tld do agree that o al
the myriad visual details of any scene that we could

Paper 1 Reading

record we take only whats relevant ous atthe time.
“Tis leads us tothe uncomlorable realisation that, for
all our subjective experience ofa rich visual word, it
‘may, in fact, be impossiletotelwhatis real and what
IS imagined

À Now imagine that the task absorbing their
ationion had been ding a car, and the
distraction had been a pedestrian crossing their
path, According to some estimates, nearly hall ot
all motorwohiclo accidents in the US can be
atributed 10 drvor errr, including momentary
loss of attention. It Is more than just academic
interest that has made both forms of cognlive
nor hot research topes

© The image would disappear, to be replaced or a
fraction of a second by a blank screen, before
‘appearing significantly atored ~ by he raising
of a raling in the background, porhaps. Many
people search the screen for up toa minut before
‘hey 600 the chango. few never spo it

© In contrast, other researchers argue that we can

get the impression of visual richness without

ding any of that richness in our heads. For

netance, the “grand lion theory argues that we

cl no picture ol ho visual worid in our bains at

al. instead, we refer back to the extemal visual

‘world as diferent aspects become important. The

sion anses trom the fact hat as soon as you

ask yoursol ‘am | soeing this or that? you turn
your attention o lt and se 1

D sounds impossible, but when this test was
cared out, a fll 50 per cent of those who took
ar tales to notice the substitution. The subjects
‘succumbed to what Is called change
ingress. Taken with a gut of recent
mental results, this phenomenon suggests

we soe tar loss than we think we do

E The relationships between attention, awareness
and vision have yet to be dlaiied. Because we
have a los than completo plcturo of the world at
any one timo, thee i the potential for distortion
and error. How that complete picture could be
‘objectively established is controversia, but there
18 one obvious way forward,

F This tes in the face of what vision researchers
have long beloved: that seeing realy means
‘making pictures in the brain. According to this
theory, by buldng detalod internal
representations ofthe world, and comparing them
‘ver ime, we would be able to pick out anything
that changed,

G And there's a related phenomenon called
inattenonal blindness, that doesnt need any
‘experimental visual ck at all if you aro not
paying attention 10 some feature ofa scene, you
won't ee

H_ Rathor, we log what has changed and assume the
rest has stayed the same, Of course, isis bound
0 mean that wo miss a few details. Experimonters
had already shown that wo may ignore tems in
‘he visual cd i they appear not tobe significant
— a repeated word or line on a page of text for
instance. But nobody realised quite how file we
really do ses"

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Part4

You are going to read a magazine article. For questions 34-40, choose the answer (A, B, C or D)

which you think fits best according tothe text,

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet

Getting a life - the state of biography today

‘Owing a decade in which the British publishing Indus
was fay obige to make watchful ends wih business,
ography hes linemanaged the culural transition
Beau. The bost biographies sil im wth scholarship
‘out they ls sein thei thousands. Readers ~ ordinary
‘ones with birthday posers to got, book vouchers to spend
‘nd rainy has ol lave buying books abou ie a
and ties of Moi faveurte people. Every year before
Christmas, aloryI0 of rickhiek biographies appears
‘onthe suggestion le in bookshops.

‘That biography has done zo wel tanks o tions
vacation o midle-zoun, tat lace where authori end
der dese just about match. Novels in the let ten
yous, unable to claim the tenian of he commen reader,
hove dispersed across several registers, with the high
ground sill occupied by those Ierary novels which
continue to lay with postmodem concems about the
horror impotenco, the nartors fs and the her’
faire o ace en

Biography, by contras has uni recent shown ro such
nseting har. A ts heart He the biological pe, the
‘ieo-doath ae with wiumphs and children perhaps 6
míddlo-aged sump o late lower dated lon he way
Pagos of fotntes peg this central stoy this actual,
into oso, teoming context Hero was a man or woman
ho wrote jones, had fends, at breakfast and sm a
conan way. The process of being writen about
fematerishsts the subject on the page, Wing a He
becomes 8 way of eating hate so endures.

‘Untl now, that is. Recent biography has sand to
spay al the quivering sl-seruiny whieh changed the
face of fiction twony yosts ago. Exhaustion now
choracarisesthe genre. the greet fives have been don,
But tere are ways of proceeding en Hamon was the
pioneer who filed o find JD. Singer Five vers lato
‚Janet Mall’ study of Sa Path, The Sent Woman,
‘lionty exposed the way in which acadamies and
‘biographers sal and hunt one another aroun the globe in
a bide possess and devour ther subject.

The latest inthis ton a books about wring or nt
wing — Biography is Geot Dyers Out of Sorge, in
Vich be lots his fire wo get started on a sudy of DA,
Lawrence. Dyer deserbs every delaying ic ama to

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biographers: going hosw adios of ers on halday
nd then not bothring to unpack having à motoreyle
Accident (an extreme prevaricaton, but preferable to
Sarg at» bank steal and Sly forcing heel t re
food the subjects novels. without any pleasure,
Fonstpping is va new word 10 desc ths approach;
owing” has become the favoured tem on university
courses. In he wrong hands, can became “omis
Vier less ccomplshes thon Dye, Hamiton or Malcen
‘ould be accused of annexing some a ther subject cut
to et mediocre work into print

‘The second approach isto wre apar biography to Hine 55
ko 9 moment e sand inthe subjects Ho and fallow &
‘trough without any elins for compltenss. This yea an
Hamiñon entered the biographical aranaagein with a sm,
Sharp examination ol why Meihew Armed stopped wing
9008 poetry once a tok up his job as school inspoctor
Enver, nd Gordo A Private Lie of Henry James
"wacked the gros: man trough his od relationship wth 0
‘ot his female muses Fr from ening to ceplace Leon
dels “dt” biography of James, Gordon's book
hovered over reanfguing the motel ito a new ond
‘sper pater.

The final tack is to move away trom a single He
‘together and look atthe places where t encounters oer
‘vans. Dave SobeIsbestseling Longitude puts a cultural
puzzle at the hoar o har str and rends human lives
against it Sebastian Jüngers The Perfect Storm,
‘naan, makes the wosthor ts subject, placing the
‘seamen who encounter inte secon lace. No longer ble
o demonsvate a human He sheping As destiny,
iographers have boen obliged n subordinate thei
subjects to an nereasingy tated context

Biography wil survive its fines, Beit wil onorge
looking and sounding dira Instead of he hugo door
‘ops ofthe ary 1880s, which cloned tobe “dota
vila actoly being undseriminging, we wi sn à seres
+ pare doun, sharpened up studies ste of speaking
ina Booming. pedagogic voca th new biography wi ask
the reader to decide. Consuming his new tography may
‘ot bo such o asy experience, bu wil bing us closer
‘hn evr to therealong o boing alive.

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35

36

37

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Paper Reading

What isthe ‘cultural transition’ referred to in line 37

A th scholarship exemplfied in the best biographies
the change in taste among ordinary readers
the rising importance of sales figures in publishing
D the range of books available for purchase

Inthe second paragraph, what explanation is given for the current interest in biography?

A the range of subject matter in novels
B the failure of fiction to appeal to Ihe average reader
© the choice of unsuitable main characters in novels
D the lack of skill of certain novelists

Wat contrast does the writer draw between literary novels and biography?

Biography has dealt with more straightforward issues.
Literary novels have presented a different type of truth

Biography has described a longer period in a person's ie.
Literary novels have been written in a more universal styl.

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In describing the work of Dyer, the writer

A. underestimates his dificulta.
B makes fun of his efforts,

© acknowledges his expertise.

D is inspired by his achievements.

Wat isthe writer's opinion of ‘partial biography (Ine 55)?
It can provide new insights.

It tends to remain inconclusive.

It works when the subject is sufficiently interesting.

It can detract from fuller studies,

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at trend is exemplified by Longitude and The Perfect Storm?
the fact that readers Ike complex puzzles
the lack of interest generated by single lives
the continuing sympathy towards human struggle

the need to take account of the wider environment

A
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©
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dering the future of biography, the writer anticipates
A 2 decline in the standard of biographical investigation.
B a greater challenge to the reading publi.

© an improvement in the tone adopted by biographers.
D_ the growth of a new readership for biography.

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Test 4

PAPER 2 WRITING (2 hours)

Parti

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 300-350 words in an appropriate style.

1 You have read the following extract from a letter to your local newspaper. You decide to write a
letter to the newspaper, responding tothe points raised and expressing your own views.

[think that overall things are pretty easy for most
young people these days. Our homes are full of
labour-saving devices, so cooking and cleaning
no longer take up a lot of time. And there are far
more opportunities for study, travel and leisure
than when we were young, Mind you, I'm not
sure whether young people are any happier than
we were, even though they have got so much ...

‘Write your letter. Do not write any addresses.

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Paper 2 Writing

Part2

Weite an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this par, Write your answer in 300-350 words in an
appropriate style.

2 An intemational sports magazine has invited readers to submit articles to a special edition.
Write an article describing the physical qualities you think are necessary to succeed in sports,
and commenting on the extent to which participating in sports can develop certain mental
quali,

Write your article.

3 Your local radio station wants to put on a two-hour programme for young people on weekday
‘evenings, and has invited listeners to send in their proposals on what they think would be the
most successful type of programme. You decide to submit a proposal giving your ideas on
possible content, programme structure and style of presentation,

‘Write your proposal.

4 A film festival is taking place in your town. The theme is:
‘Comedy in the cinema ~ the fms that make us laugh
‘The organisers have asked fllmgoers to write in with suggestions of fms for the festival. Write a
letter recommending a film that has made you laugh and saying why it should be shown at the
festival
White your letter. Do not write any addresses.

5 Based on your reading of one of these books, write on one of he following:

(8) Chinua Achebe: Things Fall Apart
We have brought a peaceful administration to you and your people, so that you may be
happy: Write an essay for your tutor describing the impact of the missionaries and the new
‘administration on Okonkwo's life and assessing their role in his death.

Wite your essay.

(6) Ann Patchett: Bel Canto
‘An arts magazine is planning a series of articles by readers entitled ‘Falling in Love in
Dangerous Circumstances’. You decide to submit an article on how the dangers
‘surrounding Gen and Carmen in Bel Canto influence the development oftheir relationship.

‘Write your article.

(©) 3.8. Priestley: An Inspector Calls
Your college magazine is running a series on crime stories witha difference, and has asked
readers to send in letters on this theme. You decide to write a letter about An Inspector Calls
stating how the play is diferent from other crime stores, given that the case the Inspector
's investigating deals with moral crime rather than any other kind of crime.

Your letter. Do not write any addresses.

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Test 4

PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (1 hour 30 minutes)

Parti

For questions 1-15, read the text below and think ofthe word which best fs each space. Use only
‘one word in each space, There is an example atthe beginning (0).

Wite your answers in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet

example: [0)[MU] cA)

Urban Sparrows

During the last 25 years, Britain's urban sparrow population has declined by as (0)..MUCH.. as
two-thirds, and the bird has almost disappeared from many of (1)... former haunts, The

decine has been blamed on (2) from cats to garden pesticides. Moreover, modern
buildings have far (8)... few nooks and crannies (4)... the birds can nest. Factors
©. these may wel be involved, but alone they (6). . to explain the severty of the

decline, or the fact that other urban birds have been less affected,

Denis Summers-Smith is the world’s leading expert on sparrows, so when he (7) up with
a theory to explain their decline, it has to be (8... listening to. He suggests that the culprit
is a chemical added to unleaded petrol, It would be deeply Ionic if a policy that was intended to
improve the nation’s health (9)... to prove responsible forthe decline of (10)... Of tS
favourite species.

m, to Summers-Smith, social species such as the sparrow require a minimum
population in a specific area to breed successfully. I, (12)... whatever reason, numbers
drop (13) this threshold, the stimulus to breed disappears. The most dramatic example is
the passenger pigeon, (14)... in the late nineteenth century went from (15)... the
world's most common bird to total extinction within 50 years.

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Paper 3 Use of English

Part 2

For questions 16-25, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the
lines to form a word tha its in the space in the same ine. There is an example at the beginning (0)

Vit our answers In CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
READER
OO

example: [0] [T] WIE) NI TIL EI TH) ]

‘The Meaning of Dreams

Until the early (0)..YENTETH. century, most scientists argued that dreams TWENTY

were nothing but a random jumble of completely (16).......... images COMPREHEND
remaining from the sensory accumulation of our dally Ives. Since the idea that

dreams have meaning in their own way became popular, (17). have PSYCHOLOGY
proposed (18) theories to explain the logic of dreams. count

“The bewildering nature ofthis logic reflects the primary source of the dreams
utside the tidy confines of the conscious mind. A dream can be a response to

events in the outside world, or can (19). within, expressing aspects of ORIGIN
the dreamor's deep-seated feelings; it can fulfil desires or highlight unresolved
emotions in the dreamers life, Not (20). the contradictions implicit EXPECT
in these complex processes are reflected in the syntax of dreams. Often
en halting and fragmentary Ihe language of dreams can warp time, ENIGMA
ging together historical and contemporary figures. It can mix the familiar
withthe (22). and work fantastic transformations by its own brand of KNOW
ic, Scenes in dreams merge (23). into one another, as in certain MYSTERY
vies. People or animals may fly or inanimate things may move
ea) and talk. It is out of such complex and contrary DEPEND
es) that the meanings of dreams have to be teased. HAPPEN

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Test 4

Part 3

For questions 26-31, think of one word only which can be used appropriately in all three sentences.
Here is an example (0).
Example:

i sion es. a
they have a Very acc. C880,

“There's no point in trying to wade across the river, the currents far too

If youre asking me which of the candidates should get the job, Im afraid | don't have any
views either way.

JOOO00000000

‘Write only the missing word in CAPITAL LETTERS on the separ

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inswer sheet.

26 Katerina must have reached New York by now, but there's been no . .. from
her yet.
Give me your that you won't forget to look me up when you next visit
London.
When you see the boss, put in a good o for me as Im hoping for a pay
tise

27 We left early and so the rush hour trafic
When he was at school, Simon never am opportunity to boast about his
achievements.
Petra Compete... the point of what the lecturer had sald and so asked
an entirely inappropriate question.

28 The house was fumished with great
Having acquired a nennen. forthe good if, Maria found it hard to setle at home

| strongly felt that the remarks Michael made at the party lacked

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29

30

si

Paper 3 Use of English
Aer taking the medicine, its recommended that you wait a hour before
eating.

It was gratifying that a ... number of people turned up for the director's
farewell party.

intentions are all very well, but its action that's required.

‘Apples are in supply this winter because of the summer drought
Inthe term, our company prospects look very promising

Henry would have finished his explanation but Sarah cut him

Pressure of work … 2. Kostas from taking more than a week's holiday last year.
The Secretary une a record of everything that was said during the discussion,
Mr Wilson a dog for company as he really enjoyed going for long country

walks.

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Test 4

Part 4

For questions 32-39, 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
‘eight words, including the word given,

Here is an example (0).
Example:
© Do you mind it| watch you while you paint?

‘objection
Do you you while you paint?

fe EXA

Wite only the missing words on the separate answer sheet.

32 Marais ofthe opinion that her boss has accepted a job abroad.
rumoured
According to Marta, her boss sit E ee ab
abroad

133 James never really expected the plan to be a success.
ot

James had litle . a success.

34 Louise is an exper in all aspects of the business except marketing
exception

with „Louise is an expert in all
aspects of the business,

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36

37

38

39

Paper 3 Use of English

Niko really enjoys going for a swim every morning,
on

What Niko going for a swim every
morning,

This new radio is not at all similar to the previous model.

bears

This new radio sess Te . the previous model.

Lydia went to London so that she could brush up her English
reason

Lydia cr raras that she wanted fo brush up
her English,

Managers intend to consult ther staf about job descriptions.

Stat . asas job descriptions by their
managers.

His quite obvious that we shall have to work faster in order to finish the project on time.
escaping

There is... is er . we shall have to work faster
in order to finish the project on time.

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Test 4

Part 5

For questions 40-44, read the following texts on cars. For questions 40-43, answer with a word or
short phrase. You do not need to write complete sentences. For question 44, write a summary

according tothe instructions given.

Write your answers to questions 40-44 on the separate answer sheet.

Many people in the western world consume half ther lives, three-quarters of their
energy and 99% of their emotions in travelling, without once using their legs and,
arguably, without ever really getting anywhere; and no one seems to stop for long
enough to ask why. “The pedestrian remains the largest single obstacle to free
traffic movement, a Los Angeles planning officer reportedly once said. It’s an
attitude which typifies 20th-century urban planning in the western world and goes
a long way towards explaining why so many cities are dominated by cars.

‘The inevitable result is a world where the motor car rules supreme; one with cities
hemmed in by ring roads and flyovers, with sprawling suburbs where nobody
walks and residents must drive endless kilometres for work or nourishment. In
such an environment, children no longer play outside their houses or walk to
school; people no longer stroll along the street or stand outside talking to the
neighbours. Pedestrians have all but disappeared from the streets — and walking
from the culture,

Moreover, people seem to live in complete awe of the device to which they have
surrendered their lives, despite knowing that it denies them the clean air, peace
and quiet and a pleasant living environment they claim to value so highly. It must
have something to do with the fact that, once inside, they enjoy the unreal sense
of power that comes from a complete surrender to mechanism. For although I'm
not alone in regarding the car as a fearsome engine of destruction, nobody seems
prepared to give it up.

Unes

40 In your own words, explain what the Los Angeles planning officer meant in the statement

quoted in ines 4-5.

41 Which noun, used in the third paragraph, is intended as an indirect reference to the motor car?

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Paper 3 Use of English

Traffic congestion in Britain could be eased if it weren’t for the nation’s,
addiction to the absurd cult of the lone driver. But lets face it, sharing cars
is something the British just don't do. Next Monday morning the streets
will be overflowing with cars once again, most with spare seats front and
back, and there will be few lifts on offer for those friends or colleagues
who have no choice but to trudge through fumes or jostle in bus queues.

Many drivers, it seems, echo the view of one former transport minister
who observed, albeit light-heartedly, that with cars ‘you have your own
company, your own temperature control and your own choice of music =
and you don’t have to put up with dreadful human beings sitting
alongside you.’ Many a true word, it seems, is said in jest. Indeed, sharing,
would threaten the very independence that makes the car such an
attractive option in the first place. Offer a colleague a regular lift and
you're locked into a routine as oppressive as any other, with all individual
Aexibility lost. So, what's in it for the driver?

But even in a motor-obsessed city such as Los Angeles, drivers have been
won over by the idea of car-sharing. It is attractive because cars with more
than one occupant are allowed access to fast-moving priority lanes. So
desirable are these amid the six lanes of jam-packed traffic that, in the
early days, Californian students charged motorists several dollars a time
to pick them up.

42 _ Which word from the text best reveals the writer personal view of British attudes to the motor
car?

43 In your own words, explain what is illustrated by the example of Los Angeles in the third
paragraph ofthis text.

42 in a paragraph of 50-70 words, summarise In your own words as far as possible the
S given in both texts to explain the continuing popularity of the motor car as a form of
spor. Write your summary on the separate answer shoot

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Test 4

PAPER 4 LISTENING (40 minutes approximately)

Parti

You will hear four diferent extracts. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B or C) which ts
best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

ExtractOne |

‘You hear a man talking about his hobby, studying waterfalls.

1 In describing wateralls, the speaker stresses that they
A tend to behave unpredictably. =
B fit into one of a number of categories. | D
© are more interesting to watch than listen o. Ss

2 What does he study in order to locate seasonal waterfalls?

5 um dc due CE
© ppp once LE

You hear a professor of Art History being interviewed about the restoration of old paintings.

3 Inthe professor's view, what can restorers achieve with an old painting?

‘A They can retum it to what i looked lke originally
Trey can only arrest the process ot deterioration. 3
© They can uncover some of its original vitality. u

4 According to the professor, some people want to leave old paintings as they are, due to

A the risks involved in intervention.
B contemporary thinking about art 4
© the limitations of scientific know-how.

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Paper 4 Listening

Extract Three
You hear part of a business programme about John Dixon, who invented a new type of vacuum
cleaner.

5 According tothe speaker, John's success isthe result of his

A marketing strategy. —

B_ design of the product ls

© faith in the product.

6 The view of most business people is that manufacturing

A is out of date.

2

is wastetul of resources.

Extract Four

You hear part of a radio programme in which the subject of dust is being discussed.

nat aspect of dust does the speaker begin by stressing?

A its insignificance

© is pervasiveness

8 What type of work is being reviewed?

À a popular science book

8 a documentary film Le

© a photographie exhibition

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Test 4

Part 2

You will hear part of a lecture on the subject of jelyish, For questions 9-17, complete the sentences
wilh a word or short phrase.

In appearance, the jelfish is described as resembling two

Because of their composition, jellyfish are largely without

10

Very few adult jellyfish are alive in

| 11] as thoy rarely survive for more than one year.

Tidal movernents and the effects of

| FE] sen vom yin can goin sen

Both jellyfish and people tend to end up in the sheltered bays where

13 | are formed.

‘The body of a box jllyish can be as large as a

|

Box jellyfish are not easy to see in water which is both

‘Aer being stung by Josh, vss should vol ding anything
wich mates ner [ 7

Increase

In the dark, the

CE ie ected moon ya appear

to be glowing.

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Paper 4

Part 3

Listening

You will hear part of an interview with Hal Jordan, who has recently written a book on the history of
music. For questions 18-22, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which fits best according to what
you hear.

18

19

20

21

2

‘According to Hal Jordan, what is the disadvantage of using computer
programmes when writing music?

A Composers may be tempted to experiment too much,
B_ Composers have become too self-critical

© Composers have become too reliant on machines.

D. Composers may be dissatisfied with the results

Hal Jordan thinks that getting a computer to select Ihe notes in a composition is

A alabour-saving device.
Ba way to increase the sensitvi of the human ear.
© an idea that leads nowhere.

D_ an undemanding form of entertainment.

‘One result of the invention of sound recording, according to Hal Jordan, was that
A people began to reassess familiar pieces of music,

B concert audiences slowly began to decline,

© the number of diferent music styles decreased,

D_ people distked the unusual music they heard,

18

19

CE

‘According to Hal Jordan, how did the development of notation change Western music?

Ithelped performers to develop their individual styles.
It allowed for greater complexity of musical form.

It encouraged composers to work more closely with musicians,
It gave rise to the need for sklled music instructors.

vou»

According to Hal Jordan, jazz is an example of
A pure spontaneity in modern music.

Ba mixture of different approaches to music-making.
© music which is even less structured than it seems.
D_ the confusion which arises from improvisation,

2

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Test 4

Part 4

You will hear two colleagues, Tina and Harry, talking about the problems of trafic congestion in their
city. For questions 23-28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the speakers,
or whether the speakers agree.

Write: for Tina
H for Harry,
or Bor Both, where they agree.

23 Personal experience suggests that the new bus-lane system has been
ineffective in reducing trafic congestion.

24 The bus-lane system may eventually encourage increased use of the buses.

25 People cesentthe idea of losing he freedom that the motor car represents
28. Problems oral congestion actua etc cen types of personal oedom. | 28
27. Some people have more reason to depend on ther cars than others. ME
28 By organising our everyday Ives bete, we would al cu down on car pure. 20

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Paper S Speaking

PAPER5 SPEAKING (19 minutes)

‘There are two examiners. One (the interlocutor) conducts the test, providing you with the necessary
‘materials and explaining what you have to do, The other examiner (the assessor) willbe introduced
to you, but then takes no further part in he interaction.

Part 1 (3 minutes)

‘The interlocutor first asks you and your partner a few questions which focus on information about
yourselves and personal opinions,

Part 2 (4 minutes)

in this part of the test you and your partner are asked to talk together. The interlocutor places a
set of pictures on the table in front of you. There may be only one picture in the set or as many as
seven pictures. This stimulus provides the basis for a discussion. The interlocutor fist asks an
introductory question which focuses on two of Ihe pictures (or in the case of a single picture, on
aspects ofthe picture). After about a minute, the interlocutor gives you both a decision-making task
based on the same set of pictures.

‘The pictures for Part 2 are on pages C8-C9 of the colour section.

Part 3 (12 minutes)

are each given the opportunity to talk for two minutes, to comment after your partner has
spoken and to take part in a more general discussion.

interlocutor gives you a card with a question writen on it and asks you to talk about it for
minutes. Alter you have spoken, your partner is first asked to comment and then the
-cutor asks you both another question related to the topic on the card. This procedure is
22ted, so thal your partner receives a card and speaks for two minutes, you are given an
ceportunity to comment and a follow-up question is asked.
“all, the interlocutor asks some further questions, which leads to a discussion on a general
lated o the subjects already covered in Par 3.
cards for Part 3 are on pages CS and C10 of the colour section,

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Paper 5 frames

Test 1

Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the

The visual material for Part 2 is on pages C2 and C3 in the colour section of the
Students Book. The prompt cards for Part 3 are on pages CS and C10 in the
colour section of the Student's Book.

Part 1 (3 minutes)

Interlocutor:

Candidates:

Interlocutor:

Candidates
AKB:

Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

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Good morning/afternoon/evening, My name is and this is
my colleague ….… . And your names are ann. ?

‘Thank you. Could I have your mark sheets, please?

First of al, we'd like to know something about you.

Where are you from, (Candidate A)? And you, (Candidate B)?

Selecta further question for each candidate:

+ Why did you choose to study English?

+ You said that you're from (candidate's town). What is the best
thing about living there?

+ Do many visitors come to (candidate's town)?

+ What kind of work can people do in (candidate town)?
+ What part of your town is best for shopping?

Selecta further question for each candidate:

+ We'd like to know something about the sports facilities where
you live.

+ Where do you enjoy spending your holidays? What do you do.
there?

Could you tell us something about a typical festival in your

country?

What's the most interesting aspect of what you do at the

+ What kind of work would you like to do in the future?

+ Which do you prefer, going to the theatre or 10 the cinema?
(Why?)

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Interlocutor:

Candi
A&B:

Interlocutor:

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‘Thank you. Now, we'd like to ask you what you think about one
or two things.

Select one or more questions for each candidate, as appropriate:

+ How ambitious are you?

+ Do you think it’s a good idea for young people to travel to other
countries? ... (Why?/Why not?)

+ How important do you think it is to learn about other cultures

and lifestyles? Why?

Communications are so good now that we can get news from all

over the world very quickly. Do you think this is always a good

thing?

Do you think that people will still buy or read newspapers in ten

years” time?

+ What do you think of mobile phones? ... Do you think people
use them too much?

Thank yon.

Part2 (4 minutes) Photographic exhibition - Originality

Now, in this part of the test you're going to do something together.
Here are some pictures that show different aspects of originality.
Place picture sheet for Test 1 in front of the candidates.

Select noo of the pictures for the candidates to look at.

First, l' like you to look at the pictures * and * and talk together
about what mood the photographer wanted to capture.

You have about a minute for this, so don’t worry if I interrupt you.

[One minute.)
Thank you. Now look at all the pictures.

V4 like you to imagine that there is going to be a photographic
exhibition on the theme of ‘Originality’. All these pictures will be
included in the exhibition.

‘Talk together about the different aspects of originality, or lack of
originality, that are suggested by these pictures, Then decide which
one image should be used to advertise the exhibition.

You have about three minutes to talk about this.

[Three minutes.)

Thank you. Retrieve picture sheet

frames

Paper $ frames

Part3 (12 minutes) Education

Interlocutor:

Candidate A:

Interlocutor:

Candidate Be
Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor:

Candidate B:
Interlocutor:
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Now, in this part of the test you're each going to talk on your own
for about two minutes. You need to listen while your partner is
speaking because you'll be asked to comment afterwards.

So, (Candidate A), Ym going to give you a card with a question
written on it and Pd like you to tell us what you think. There are
also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like.

Allright? Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate B).
Hand over a copy of prompt card 1a to each candidate.

Remember, (Candidate A), you have about two minutes to talk
before we join in.

[Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
to begin now?)

(Tivo minutes.)

‘Thank you.

Select one appropriate response question for Candidate B:

+ What do you think?
+ Is there anything you would like to add?

+ Is there anything you don't agree with?

+ How does this differ from your experience?

[One minute.)
Address one of the following follow-up questions to both candidates:

+ Are teachers in your country respected?
+ Is there too much pressure on school children to succeed?
+ How can computers help with learning?

[One minute.)

Thank you. Retrieve cards.

Now, (Candidate B), its your turn to be given a question.
Hand over a copy of prompt card 1b to both candidates.

Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate A). Remember,
{Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tll us what you
think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you
like, All ight?

{Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
to begin now]

[Tivo minutes.)
Thank you.

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Paper S frames

Select one appropriate follow-up question for Candidate A

+ What do you thin!
+ Is there anything you would like to add?
+ Is there anything you don't agree with?
+ How does this differ from your experience?
Candidate A: [One minute.)

Interlocutor: Address one of the following follow-up questions to both candidates:

istakes?

+ Is it possible ro learn from other people
+ What is the attraction of non-fiction books
+ Which book have you learnt most from?
Candidates
ASD: [One minute.)

‘Thank you. Retrieve cards,

Now, to finish the rest, we're going to talk about ‘education’ in
general.

Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates:

+ What stops people from learning successfull

+ What about parents? What role should they play in a child’s
education?

What can parents learn from their childre

Is it possible to learn a foreign language successfully without

learning about the culture?

Some people say we never stop learning, To what extent do you

agree?

If you could travel back in time, which period would interest

you? ... Why?

didaes
AS Bi [Up to four minutes.)

«locutor: Thank you. That is the end of the test.

Test 2
Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the
visual material for Part 2 is on page C4 in the colour section of the

+ Book, The prompt cards for Part 3 are on pages CS and C10 in the
= section of the Student's Book.

(3 minutes)

=siocuror Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is and this is
my colleague ....... . And your names are au... ?

Paper 5 frames

Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor:

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‚Thank you. Could 1 have your mark sheets, please?
First of all, we'd like to know something about you.

Where are you from, (Candidate A)? And you, (Candidate B)?
Selecta further question for each candidate:

+ Are you in full-time study at the moment?
+ Which aspect of your studies interests you most?
+ Do you have any special interests outside your studies?
Do you have any definite plans for the future?
+ What do you like most about where you're living at present?

Selecta further question for each candidate:

+ Could you tell us something about the kind of entertainment you
enjoy?

+ What opportunities are there for listening to live music where

you live?

‘What is the most memorable place you've ever visited?

What do you find isthe best way to keep fit?

Do you see yourself as an independent person?

If you could possess a very special talent, what would it be?

‘Thank you. Now, we'd like to ask you what you think about one
‘or two things.

Select one or more questions for each candidate, as appropriate:

+ What do you think is the best way to learn a new language?

+ When it comes to protecting the environment, what can
individuals do to help?

Do you find that travelling is an enjoyable experience?

+ Do you think that young people today share a similar outlook
on life?

+ Do you think that we are becoming too dependent on
technology?

+ Do you prefer saving or spending money?

Thank you.

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Paper 5 frames

Part2 (4 minutes) Computer magazine article - Play it Safe!

Interlocutor: Now, in this part of the test you're going to do something together.
Here is a picture of a laptop computer.

Place picture sheet for Test 2 in front of the candidates.

First, Pd like you to look at the picture and talk together about
your reactions to the chains on the computer.

You have about a minute for this, so don't worry if] interrupt

Candidates
A&B: [One minute.)

Interlocutor: Thank you. Now look at the picture again.

Pd like you to imagine that a computer magazine has chosen this
picture to illusteate an article entitled Play it Safe".

Talk together about the possible dangers for computer users
which should be highlighted in the article. Then suggest one
further picture to illustrate the danger that you consider to be the

‘You have about three minutes to talk about this.

[Three minutes.)

Thank you. Retrieve picture sheet.

3 (12 minutes) Living together

Scutor: Now, in this part of the test you're each going to talk on your
‘own for about two minutes. You need to listen whi
partner is speaking because you'll be asked to comment
afterwards,

So, (Candidate A), I'm going to give you a card with a question
written on it and Pd like you to tell us what you think. There are
also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like

Allright? Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate B).
Hand over a copy of prompt card 2a to each candidate.

Remember, (Candidate A), you h
before we join in.

fe about two minutes to talk

Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
to begin now?]

Bee Thank you,

Paper 5 frames

Select one appropriate response question for Candidate B:

+ What do you think?
+ Is there anything you would like to add?
‘Is there anything you don’t agree with?
+ How does this differ from your experience?

Candidate B: [One minute]

Interlocutor: Address one of the following follow-up questions to both
candidates:
+ Do you think people were more socially responsible in the past?
+ Should we as individuals be expected to take care of the
neighbourhood we live in?
+ Do you consider yourself to be a responsible person?

Candidates
A&B [One minute.)
Interlocutor: Thank you. Retrieve cards.
Now, (Candidate B), its your turn to be given a question.
Hand over a copy of prompt card 2b to both candidates.

Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate A). Remember,
(Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tell us what you
think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you
like, All right?

[Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
0 begin now?]

Candidate B: [Tivo minutes.)
Interlocutor: Thank you.
Select one appropriate response question for Candidate A:

+ What do you think?
+ Is there anything you would like to add?

+ Is there anything you don't agree with?

+ How does this differ from your experience?

Candidate A: [One minute]
Address one of the following follow-up questions to both candidates:
+ When is it more efficient to work alone?

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Interlocutor:

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+ How important is ito work with people of different ages? á

+ Do you value colleagues at work as much as friends? e

Candidates €
ASE: (Onemimte] á
Interlocutor: Thank you. Retrive cards. €
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Paper 5 frames

Interlocutor: Now, to finish the est, we're going to talk about ‘living together in
general.

Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates:

+ What are the advantages of living closely with others?
+ Why do some people reject the society they were brought up in?
+ What kind of events bring a community together? ... Does this
coming together last?
Thinking of the world as a whole, what do you think could be
done to improve international understanding?
+ What would be your ideal society?
Do you expect the structure of family life to change? ... (Hos

Candidates
A&B: [Up to four minutes.)

Interlocutor: Thank you. That isthe end of the est

Test 3

Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the
“The visual material for Part 2 is on pages C6 and C7 in the colour section of the
Students Book. The prompt cards for Part 3 are on pages C5 and C10 in the
colour section of the Students Book.

Part 1 (3 minutes)

Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is
my colleague ‘And your names are

and this is

locutor: Thank you. Could I have your mark sheets, please?
First of all, we' like to know something about you
Where are you from, (Candidate A)? And you, (Candidate BJ?
Select a further question for each candidate:

What are you doing at present?
Are you living at home or away from home?
‘And do you live in a friendly neighbourhood?
How important is English to you?

Have you enjoyed any special event this year?

Select a further question for each candidate:

+ Is sport important in your life?
+ Do you find that the internet is useful to you in your studies?

Paper 5 frames

Do you have a favourite celebrity?
‘What is the most enjoyable thing about being a student?

In your opinion, is it worthwhile reading newspapers and
magazines?

+ Can you tell us something about the schools you have attended?

Candidates
ARB:
Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, we'd lke to ask you what you think about one
or two things.
Select one or more questions for each candidate, as appropriate:
+ Do you think rs a good idea for students to take a gap year?
+ Most people lve in cities nowadays. Is this a good thing in your
opinion?
+ Ifyou had the chance to travel anywhere in the world, where
would you go?
+ Talking of television, ae standards of programmes geting better
or worse?
+ In your opinion, do people spend too much time and money
shopping?
+ Do you think that people understand the importance of healthy
food?
Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor: Thank you.

Part2 (4 minutes) Bank poster - Saving for old age
Interlocutor: Now, in this part of the test you're going to do something together.
Here are some pictures of elderly people.
Place picture sheet for Test 3 in front of the candidates
Select two of the pictures for the candidates to look at".

First, Pd like you to look at pictures * and * and talk together about
how typical these activities are for elderly people.

You have about a minute for this, so don’t worry if 1 interrupt you.

Candidates
A&B: [One minute.)

Interlocutor: Thank you. Now look at all the pictures.

Td like you to imagine that a bank is producing a poster to
encourage its customers to save for old age.

‘Talk together about the different aspects of old age that the
Pictures illustrate. Then decide which image would be most
appropriate for the poster.

You have about three minutes ro talk about this.
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[Three minutes.)
‘Thank you. Retrieve picture sheet.

Part3 (12 minutes) Being at the centre

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candidate Az

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Interlocutor:

Candidates

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Now, in this part of the test you're going to talk on your own for
about two minutes. You need to listen while your partner is
speaking because you'll be asked to comment afterwards,

So, (Candidate A), I'm going to give you a card with a question
written on it and I'd like you to tell us what you think. There are
also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like,

All right? Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate B).
Hand over a copy of prompt card 3a to each candidate,

Remember, (Candidate A), you have about two minutes to talk
before we join in.

[Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
to begin now?]

[Tivo minutes.)
Thank you.
Select one appropriate response question for Candidate B:

What do you think?
Is there anything you would like to add?

Is there anything you don’t agree with?
How does this differ from your experience?

[One minute.)

Address one of the following follow-up questions to both
‘candidates:

+ What are the disadvantages of living in capital cities
hould salaries be higher in capital cities ... (Why/Why not?)
+ Do you think people living in capital cities are typical of their country?

[One minute.)
Thank you. Retrieve cards
Now, (Candidate B), i's your turn to be given a question.

Hand over a copy of prompt card 3b to both candidates.

Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate A). Remember,
(Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tell us what you
think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you
like. Allright?

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Candidate Bi
Interlocutor:

Candidate Ar
Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor:

Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

Interlocutor:

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{Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
to begin now?]
(Tivo minutes)
Thank you
Select one appropriate response question for Candidate A:
+ What do you think?
+ Is there anything you would like to add?
Is there anything you don’t agree with?
+ How does this differ from your experience?

[One minute.)

Address one of the following follow-up questions to both

candidates:

+ What are the advantages of no being the centre of attention?
teaser fora group to get atention than an individual?

+ Are there times when you enjoy being the centre of attention?

[One minute.)
‘Thank you. Retrieve cards.

Now, to finish the test, we're going to talk about ‘being at the
centre” in general,

Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates:

+ In your experience, who has the central role in the family? ...
Has this changed?

+ Being at the centre is usually associated with being in control
Do you agree?

+ Some people say that we have to be self-centred to su
What do you think?

‘+ To what extent do you think our lives are dominated by work?

+ In your/this country is the trend towards centralisation or
decentralisation?

+ What common interests do people in your/this country have?
Do you share these?

ive today.

[Up to four minutes.)
‘Thank you. That is the end of the st.

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Test4

Note: In the examination, there will be both

The visual material for Part 2 is on pages C8 and C9 in the colour section of the
Students Book. The prompt cards for Part 3 are on pages CS and C10 in the
colour section of the Student's Book.

n assessor and an interlocutor in the

Part 1 (3 minutes)

Interlocutor: Good morning/aftenoon/evening. My name is
my colleague And your names are 3

and this is

Candidates:
ñ

locutor: Thank you. Could I have your mark sheets, plea

First of al, we'd like to know something about you,

Where are you from, (Candidate A)? And you, (Candidate B)
Select a further question for each candidate:
+ What do you do?
+ What is your favourite type of English lesson?
+ Do you think that you will use English for your work in the
future?
+ You said that you're from ... . Were you born there?
+ Is... an interesting place to live?
Candidates
ASB:

celocutor: Selecta further question for each candidate:

+ What time of the year do you enjoy most? ... (Why?)

+ Can you tell us something about how you enjoy spending your
evenings in the summer?

+ We'd like to know something about public transport in the place
where you live

+ What do you hope to be doing this time next year?

+ What kind of job do you think would suit you best?

+ Could you tell us something about your favourite types of film?

Thank you. Now, we'd like to ask you what you think about one
or wo things.

Select one or more questions for each candidate, as appropriate:

+ Do you think it is easier to learn new things alone, or with a
teacher?

+ Do you think that traditional skills like cooking are being lost
nowadays? ... (How do you feel about this?)

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+ What is the best way of finding out about a place before you

+ What effect do you think the weather has on a nation’s
personality and culture?

+ Do you think chat we have lost the are of entertaining ourselves
nowadays?

+ Do you think that people read more or les now than they used

Candidates
A&B
Interlocutor: Thank you.

Part2 (4minutes) Posters for training courses - Achieving success
Interlocutor: Now, in this part ofthe est you're going to do something together.
Here are some pictures showing different situations.

Place picture sheet for Test 4 in front ofthe candidates,
Select two of the pictures for the candidates to look at”.
First, I'd like you to look at pictures * and * and talk together
about why you think the photographs were taken.
You have about a minute for ths, so don't worry if interrupt you.
Candidates
A&B: [One minute.)
Interlocutor: Thank you. Now look at all the pictures
Pá like you to imagine that a training organisation is producing a
sot of three posters to advertise its courses on achieving success.
“Talk together about the different aspects of success shown in the
pictures. Then decide which three pictures would be most effective
for the posters advertising the courses.
You have about chree minutes to talk about this.
Candidates
A&B: (Three minutes:

Interlocutor:

Thank you. Retrieve picture sheet

Part 3 (12 minutes) Taste

Interlocutor:

Now, in this part of the test you're each going to talk on your own,
for about two minutes. You need to listen while your partner is
speaking because you'll be asked to comment afterwards.

So, (Candidate A), I'm going to give you a card with a question
‘written on it and Fa like you to tell us what you think. There are
also some ideas on the card for you to use if you like.

DOPPLER

Candidate A:

Interlocutor:

Candidate Be

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Allright? Here is your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate B)
Hand over a copy of prompt card 4a to each candidate

Remember, (Candidate A), you have about two minutes to talk
before we join in.

[Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
to begin now?)

Too minutes

Thank you

Select one appropriate response question for C

+ What do you think?

+ Is there anything you would like to add?
‘Is there anything you don't agree with?

+ How does this differ from your experience?

[One minute)
Address one of the following follow-np questions to both candidates:

+ Who decides what is a work of art?
+ How significant is art in peoples everyday lives?
+ Which of the arts do you find most appealing?

[One minute.)
‘Thank you. Retrieve cards.

Now, (Candidate B), its your turn to be given a question.
Hand over a copy of prompt card 4b to both candidates.
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your card, and a copy for you, (Candidate A). Remember,
‘Candidate B), you have about two minutes to tell us what you
think, and there are some ideas on the card for you to use if you
Tike. Allright?

[Allow up to 10 seconds before saying, if necessary: Would you like
10 begin now?]

(Tivo minutes.)

Thank you.

Select one appropriate response question for Candidate A:

+ What do you think?
+ Is there anything you would like to add?

+ Is there anything you don't agree with?

+ How does this differ from your experience?

One minute.)

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Interlocutor:

Candidatos
A&B:

Interlocutor:

Interlocutor:

Candidates
A&B:

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Address one of the following follow-up questions to both

candidates:

+ What is the connection between fashion and money?
What are the advantages of uniforms?

+ How international is fashion?

[One minute
Thank you. Retrieve cards.

Now, to finish the test, we're going to talk about ‘taste’ in general.

Address a selection of the following questions to both candidates:

+ To what extent do we judge people by their appearance?

+ What do we mean by good taste? ... (Can it be learnt?)

+ How easy i it 10 get on with people who have very different
tastes from yourself?

+ What makes out tastes change? ... (Do our tastes automatically
change as we get older?)

+ Some people say that cars reflect our personality. Whar do you
think?

+ What can we tell about a country from its architecture?

[Up to four minutes.
‘Thank you. That is the end of the test.

Marks and results

Paper 1 Reading

‘One mark is given for each correct answer in Part 1; two marks are given for each
correct answer in Parts 2-4. The total score is then weighted to 40 marks for the
whole Reading paper.

Paper 2 Writing

An impression mark is awarded to each piece of writing using the general mark
scheme. Examiners use band descriptors to assess language and task achievement,
Each piece of writing is assigned to a band between 0 and $ and can be awarded
one of three performance levels within that band. For example, in Band 4, 4.1
represents weaker performance within Band 4; 4.2 represents typical performance
within Band 4; 4.3 represents strong performance within Band 4. Acceptable
performance at CPE level is represented by a Band 3. All tasks carry the same
naximum mark,

The general impression mark scheme is used in conjunction with a task-specifc
mark scheme, which focuses on content, range of structures, vocabulary, organisation,
register and format and the effect on the target reader of a specific task.

‘American spelling and usage is acceptable.

Outstanding realisation of the task set:

+ sophisticated use of an extensive range of vocabulary, collocation and
‘expression, entirely appropriate to the task set

+ effective use of stylistic devices; register and format wholly appropriate

+ impressive use of a wide range of structures

+ skilfully organised and coherent

+ excellent development of topic

+ minimal error

Impresses the reader and has a ver

Band 5

positive effec

Good realisation of the task ser:

+ fluent and natural use of a wide range of vocabulary, collocation and
expression, successfully meeting the requirements of the task set

+ good use of stylistic devices; register and format appropriate

+ competent use of a wide range of structures

+ well organised and coherent

+ good development of topic

E

minor and unobtrusive errors
Has a positive effect on the reader,

Marks and results

Satisfactory realisation of the task set:

+ reasonably fluent and natural use of a range of vocabulary and expression,
adequate tothe task set

+ evidence of stylistic devices; register and format generally appropriate

+ adequate range of structures

+ clearly organised and generally coherent

+ adequate coverage of topic

me non-impeding errors

Achieves the desired effect on the reader.

Band 3

Inadequate attempt at the task se:
+ limited and/or inaceurate range of vocabulary and expression

* lle evidence of spin devices; some attempt at appropiate register and
inadequate range of structures

some attempt at organisation, but lacks coherence

inadequate development of topic

+ a number of errors, which sometimes impede communication

Has a negative effect on the reader.

Band 2

Poor attempt a the task se:
« severely limited and inaccurate range of vocabulary and expression
+ no evidence of stylistic devices; lle or no attempt at appropriate register and
formar
Band 1 * lack of structural range
+ poorly organised, leading to incoherence
litte relevance to topic, and/or too short
+ numerous errors, which distract and often impede communication
Has a very negative effect on the reader.

‘Negligible or no attempt at the task set:
-omprehensible due to serious error

Band O © totally irrelevant.

insufficient language to assess (fewer than 20% of the required number of
words ~ 60)

+ totally illegible

Paper 2 sample answers and examiner's comments

‘The following pieces of writing have been selected from students’ answers. The
samples relate to tasks in Tests 1-4, Explanatory notes have been added to show
how the bands have been arrived at. The comments should be read in conjunction
with the taskespecific mark schemes included in the Keys.

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Marks and results

Sample A (Test 1, Question 3)

Dear Sie/Madan
2% December 2004.

1 eleve that my county, Poland isa perfect
Since we are litte chidrer we begin to airowadge how mu
sore e may sound ely ut or me the custom of sing broad before you stare cutting It simply
amazing. We not 89 common nowadays to worship food this way, since you hardly exer bake your own

"ad, and the one from the supermarket doesn't havea sou. Besides, everyone would call ou crazy fou
‘Hed to lie every bread rll before you ate theml But despte the fact, that we no longer make our food
rom Scratch, some customs have ben preserved = that's why | fel 60 incrediy uly evry time have
row ary food away = even though | have moved out of my parents’ house oer eight years ago and
‘cbody woud tel me of for this anymore! For the same reason the Poles Invented al these realy,

¿seo that you mate from leftovers = delicous, by the way

‘fairy hi percentage of our nation is stil working a8 farmer, at and harvest

sed therefore appreciating eveything more - weh known tht that reeded
(fort I the Brot place. in most Pooh homes, especialy the are of farmers, the whole family would try

ave cele meale together ~ extremely dificult In present times, ut 80 rewarding) You can catch up

other members’ troubleo and auccessen, ge your children some of your attention, generally = lt

un for a moment instead of rushing through Ife aimlessly. Furthermore, your body, and digestive system

ular wil be very grateful or ths slower consumption

food in Foland is nat only to be eaten every dy. À

hay o een funeral ts ccobratad wth a Lach meal Women inthe house get together and cock
mes fr a fen days velore, and the exceptlnaly 9004 or unugual food wil be remerbored and

‘ented on widely = no wonder te competitions between a mother and a daughter nav are so

ce about the cultural elgnicance of food which appeared on the

sample or 8 place where food i of increible importance. |
2 oat of tread means to our parents = co

pedal occasion, be It a wedding, Christmas, a

rents consider us ready for an adult We if they can see that we wil not stare if lft alone — and
ould never court on readyrmade supermarket meals or the chance that our partner wil be a

sslonl cool Medel customs ore might say but | ay ~ come to Foland ard see for yoursehesl
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Content
Excellent development of topic.

Range

Impressive use of a wide range of structures,

Appropriacy of register and format
and wholly appropriate.

Organisation and cohesion
Ska; organised and coherent.

Target reader
“ses and interests the target reader.

Marks and results

Sample B (Test 1, Question 5b)

LE Hartley, on his novel The Go-Bebween introduces us to Leo. He Is a young boy, just about to
tum thirteen, who ls invited 10 his schoolfriends house to spend part of the summer holiday. The
¡hor uses Lect character to introduces us to a middle class family who are eager to marry

‘their daugcher with aristocratic Lord Trimingham.

From the moment of hie arrival to Brandham Hall, Leo ls chosen by Marian, daughter of his host
‘tobe her “postman”. Leo, overwhelmed by her attention he soon agrees to carry out the duty of
emisary, Trough Marian, Leo Is introduced to Lord Trimingham and Ted Burgess, che former
being a farmer living in the county.

‘Although from very diferent backgrounds, both welcome Leo's character to court Marian. Lord
Tmingham takes the opportunity to ask Leo to delver messages to his love, whilst, Ted
Burgess also requests him to delver messages to his lover.

In this novel, Lord Teimingham comprises what the society at the time saw invaluable, such as
position, land and wealth, On the other hand, Ted Burgess characters shows us emotions, such
0 passion and anger

‘Throught the story Lord Trimingham addresses Leo with propriety. He ls treated as a child who
knows little about the facts of Ive. However when encountered by Ted's character, Leo
experiences anger, when he fat traspasses onto the grounds of the farm, as well as respect
when he explains to Leo the mesring of “spooning”

Both characters, Trimingham and Burgess, welcome Leo: for Trimingham Is a commodity, as he
does not need to hide hi feelings: but for Burgess is a necessity, as his status in society
deprives him from ever being In a public relationship with Marian.

LP Hartley, manages to ge us all insight of middle class English society, where propriety ls
more imporzant than emotions.

Comments

Content
Adequate coverage of the topic.
Range

Adequate range of structures.

Appropriacy of register and format
Generally appropriate,

Organisation and cohesion
Clearly organised and generally coherent

Accuracy
Some non-impeding errors.

‘Target reader
Would learn something about the two characters and their attitudes towards Leo.

Band 3
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Marks and results

Sample O (Test 2, Question 1)

1s an undisputable fact that computers have radically changed our lives since their rot

le appearance some decades ago. In at least every aspect of our world, computers are
sent ard their dominance cannot be denied by anyone. However, the Intrusion of computers
raised many ethical questions, the most general and most important of which Le whether
computers are a blessing or a curse; whether they sre our best friends or our worst enemies,

On the frst hand, there are those who become fascinated about this exciting word.
rnophiles you may call them, can easly be spotted by their most immediate reactions
en confronted with a brand new piece of equipment or technological break-through. They
rend to advocate that computers have substantially changed the way we live, think and act,
er the ways we communicate, making it possible to contact anyone, ro matter how far he
ay be, within fragments of a second. They believe that computers have opened a door to a
je of endless poseiblities, |

other hand, there are techrophobes: In other words, people who are afraid of
2chnelogy and its consequences, recognised by the suspicion they radiate, when, for example,
about a major scientific discovery on the news, Their opinion is that, having computers
22 much of the work that we used to do, wll eventually render us unable to think and create,
crus leading humanity to doom. They believe that computers will eventually aa to our
tion.

cnn point is that both sides have an equal share of the truth. Computers are indeed one
most Important and innovative Inventions ever devised, but wrong exploitation of their
could have dramatic effects. Many feats of mankind, such as landing on the moor,
4 not have been possible without extensive use of computers. However, over-relying on
chem to perform even the most basic of our activities, would result in the diminishing of our
abilities, We would fall asleep in some wonderful technological garden. ls laid on our
es wisdom to make the best use out of them.

Content
Good development of topic.
Range
‘tent use of a wide range of structures and, particularly, of vocabulary,
e occasional lapses.
Appropriacy of register and format
ly appropriate.
Organisation and cohesion
Well organised and coherent.

Accuracy
erally accurate, but does have occasional minor errors.

Target reader
ive effect
Band 4

Marks and results

Sample D (Test 2, Question 1)

In nowadays computers have become the most usefull way at accessing to Information.
Many people believe that the frecuent use of computer may hide some serious dangers
about our mind and our personality. Everyone from the youngest to the eldest have being sit
In frond of a computer at least for one time.

There are of course many advantages by the use of a computer. First of al, we are able to
have access to information on our incredible scale, at any time. The only thing that we have
0 do is to have access to the Internet and just search for any kind of Information we would
lke to know. Furthermore, we have the opportunity through computers, to contact people
anyıhere in the world We can have chat, excharging opinions and develop new friendships,
learn about diferent cultures and civlisations, Also the opportunities that are to us by the
use of computers are endless, we can ge in an on-ine shop and buy whatever we ike and
almost with the same cost as if we buy I from a store.

On the other hand there are serious consequences which might infuence our personality
Ite true that with computer we might make friends, but they ae friends who probably we
never see. e are able to do all out work fro our home and we don't have the chance to
increase a more personal contact with others. This may result in a leo social secety. Also
providing computere to us almost all the solutions to our problem we become slowly and
surely, less hard-working, we just feel that we ohould not try for anything and this restrict
Our inteligence, producing lazy and careless personalities.

in conclusion It is obvious that; the seriousness of the advantages and disadvantages of
the computers must be considered, And the ony thing that we have to dois just to rot let
ourselves being fully devoted to computare. And have in mind that it remains to be seen if
computers are our best friend or worst enemy.

Comments
Content

Points covered.

Range

Attempts a range of structures.

Appropriacy of register and format

Satisfactory.

Organisation and cohesion

Some attempt at organisation, but lacks coherence at sentence level.
Accuracy

‘A number of errors which sometimes impede communication.

Target reader
effect.

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Marks and results

Sample E (Test 3, Question 4)

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Comments

Content

Outstanding realisation of the task set.
Range

Impressive use of a wide range.
Appropriacy of register and format
Wholly appropriate.

Organisation and cohesion

Skilfully organised and coherent.
Accuracy

‘Minimal error

Target reader

Impresses the reader and has a very positive effec.
Band 5

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Marks and results

Sample F (Test 4, Question 2)

The qualities of a successful athlete!

Do you believe that participating in sport helps people to develop mentally? Have you ever considered
starting a professional career 29 an athlete? What qualifications and physical qualities would you
need? Would it be 100 dieu to succeed in ports or would yeu face high competitvencos? | believe
that those who become athletes are born athletes 50 think that the qualities which are important
are physical qualities and | am going to comment on hem.

Firstly, think that some physical qualities may be developed through continuing rigid rairing and
the main of these qualities are strength and stamina. On the other hard, many people are sed
with physical qualities from the time they are borre. Flat physical features such as height and opecd
are innate skilo and | believe that they can't be acquired and developed however hard one may try.

‘Considering the extert to which physical qualities are necessary n oder to become a successful
athlete, tend zo thnk that all of them are very Important: but modern sports set some basic
requirements. For oporto such as football, raghy and baskethal, you need tobe very talented and
have a righ leva of physical ol, especialy speed, strength ard exit, However, for Individual
ports such as gymnastics and swimming, | believe that the qualties which are receseary are mainly
mental, although you need to be very fit in order to be able to meet the demands of the hardest of
contesto.

In opite of the hard training which o needed, the athletes have the charce to develop their mental
qualities by taking part in sports so | belive that berg an athlete ls worthy at al costa. | thnk that
the majority of athletes boost their selfconfderce when they aly see that their efforts have been
appreciated and they are awarded a medal f hey win ina significant competi. | alo believe that
‘determination, passion, concentration and anticipation are basic qualities of sportspeople and they
develop them even more through participating in ports.

0, what do you fraly consider that being an athlete means? | thinks that it means a lot and you
can pride yourself on being an athlete because it very dificult to reach a profeseonal level In sport.
Its undeniable that physical sl are the main qualities for sports and that you can have a go at a
sport activity because even if you don’ take it up profeeloali iis a realy constructhe actidey Are
you atl in doubt about taking sports seriously?

Comments

Content
Ambitious but not always successful realisation of the topic.
Range

Wide expression of range and vocabulary.

Appropriacy of register and format

“Appropriate for a magazine article

Organisation and cohesion

‘Well organised and coherent.

Accuracy
Minor and unobrr

Target reader
Has a postive effect on che target reader

Band 4
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Marks and results

Paper3 Use of English

One mark is given for each correct answer in Parts 1 and 2.
‘Two marks are given for each correct answer in Part 3.

Up to two marks may be awarded for each correct answer in Part 4.
‘Two marks are given for each correct answer in Part 5, questions 40-43,

Fourteen marks are available for Part 5, question 44. Up to four marks may be
awarded for content (see test keys for content points) and ten for summary writing
skills. The ten marks for summary writing skills are divided into five bands using
the summary mark scheme below.

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+ oral evant

1 Comite and total cobre

1 Stay om, with lire use of linking devices
fl verondel, here appropiate

2 minimal nom mpeg ern,

(any infor and requires no

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2 come and monty coberet

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en 1 Compton revordad where appropriate

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and resonably coherent

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Inadequate ape at the ak se

1 ise anemp ar concie writing, so ich to be oceleng and incoherent in places OR
tse appropriating

+ Indu reworded anor appropri iting

2 Somos of erm which sometimes impede commune

Para informo, high egies comes fort on the part of the redes

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Marks and results

Paper 3 summary answers and examiner's comments

“The following pieces of writing have been selected from students" answers. The
samples relate to question 44 in Tests 1-4. Explanatory notes have been added to
show how the bands have been arrived at. The comments should be read in
conjunetion with che summary content points included in the Keys.

Sample A (Test 1)

Fr contrary to what belived a SIR paintings are representations of |
ondmary object, they can have a huge Impact on people

Moreover, they show the weight of time and space. Due to ths fact, they are
misterious and meaningful, and many people ook for answers hidden beyond the
strokes,

Finaly,stil-ife paintings are a means of showing the world from a unique and personal
perspective, the artist's vision of the word.

Comments
Content points: (i),

This is a concise and satisfactory partial summary. The fact that it only covers wo
of the summary points limits the grade.

Content: 2 marks
Summary skills: Band 2

Sample 6 (Test 2)

Climbing has even nowadays a great appeal to people due to the feelin of exzitement
IE evokes and the adventure It offers. Ascending a mountain and exploring remote
areas gives a feling of achievement, oelfawareness and the chance to enjoy the View.
Reaching the ummit gives the impression of reaching the sky, of conquering a place
At that moment the souls ful of enthusiasm and joy.

Comments
Content points: (i), (ii), (iv)

This summary is totally relevant, concise and skilfully organised. However, only
three points are clearly made and the ideas are not very well linked.

Content: 3 marks

Summary skills: Band 4

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Marks and results

Sample C (Test 3)

Working out of home increase people dedication and concentration I also enables to
develop workers social life, making them to relax and forget about personal problems.

oreover, people perceive themselves as more valuable and independents. Final, the
division between work ard home appears to be essential to keep our brains healthier
and to earn estimation. The advantages are clear.

Comments
Content points: (i), (i), (i), iv)

All four content points are covered but the fourth point is only just there. The
summary adequately informs but includes numerous errors, some of which are
impeding,

Content: 4 marks

Summary skills: Band 3

Sample D (Test 3)

Wile going out to work provides the possibly to make a difference between home and

ork, which Io vital for your psychological health, it also enables you to boost your se.
ce as it ges you a certain Identity. Whereas for some people work's the key

mmuriey and interaction, other people, by contrast, regard it as an escape from

‘situations and social problems at home.

comments

nt points: (i), i) ii), (iv)

AI four content points are covered. The summary is totally relevant, skilfully reworded
«well organised. Ie informs clearly, and requires very ltl effort fom the reader

Content: 4 marks
Sammary skills: Band 5

Semple E (Test 4)

The frat von, people spend a great part of their fe driving a car. Most of

cy haven't got any reason for driving. IE seems that they've put aside the

+ walking and pedestrians tend to disappear. Another reason is that they made
their fe. The second texts says that people prefer to drive alone and that

2 fact that there is at least one car for every person.

"mary does not identify any content points. I fails to inform and is mostly

Content: 0 marks
mary skills: Band 1

Marks and results

Sample F (Test 4)

[Thee ar mary reason Fre, cho urban planing mates paro vo wo gong
| somenhere on foot, Second, motor car hae become such a common device in people
theo tha they cari otand Ivi ur, sn Y hy know that deprive Im of à
| essen: ning enfronment. The make people fe mero Independent apa From
Este hab 50 re aloe and not wanting to have someone asin slongeae, Moreover
people do nos have so mat in queues or walk In fumes.

Comments
Content Points: (i), (ii), (iv)

‘The summary is well organised and reasonably coherent. However, there is some
irrelevance and error, which limits the grade.

Content: 3 marks

Summary land 3

Paper4 Listening

‘One mark is given for each correct answer. The oral is weighted to give a mark out
of 40 for the paper. In Part 2 minor spelling errors are allowed, provided that the
candidates intention is clear.

For security reasons, several versions of the Listening paper are used at each
administration of the examination. Before grading, the performance of the
candidates in each of the versions is compared and marks adjusted to compensate
for any imbalance in levels of difficulty.

Paper 5 Speaking

Assessment
Candidates are assessed on their own individual performance and not in relation to
each other, according to the following five analytical criteria: grammatical resource,
lexical resource, discourse management, pronunciation and interactive
‘communication, These criteria are interpreted at CPE level. Assessment is based on
performance in the whole test and is not related to particular parts of the test.

Both examiners assess the candidates. The assessor applies detailed, analytical
scales, and the interlocutor applies the global achievement scale, which is based on
the analytical scales.

Analytical scales
Grammatical resource

This refers to the accurate application of gramma rules and the effective
arrangement of words in utterances, At CPE level a wide range of grammatical
forms should be used appropriately and competently. Performance is viewed in
terms of the overall effectiveness of the language used.

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Marks and results

This refers to the candidate's ability to use a wide and appropriate range of
“ocabulary to meet task requirements. At CPE level the tasks require candidates to
express precise meanings, attitudes and opinions and to be able to convey abstract
ideas. Performance is viewed in terms of the overall effectiveness of the language
4

Discourse management
This refers to the candidates ability to ances together to form coherent
monologue and contributions to dialogue. The utterances should be relevant to the
sks and to preceding utterances in the discourse. The discourse produced should
be ar a level of complexity appropriate to CPE level and the utterances should be
arranged logically to develop the themes or arguments required by the tasks. The
rent of contributions should be appropriate, ie. long or short as required at a
particular point in the dynamic development of the discourse in order to achieve

€ task.

Pronunciation

This refers to the candidate's ability to produce easily comprehensible utterances to
fulfil the task requirements. At CPE level, acceptable pronunciation should be
achieved by the appropriate use of strong and weak syllables, the smooth linking of
words and the effective highlighting of information-bearing words. Intonation,
which includes the use of a sufficiently wide pitch range, should be used effectively
to convey meaning and articulation of individual sounds should be sufficiently

clear for words to be understood. Examiners put themselves in the position of the
EFL specialist and assess the overall impact of the communication and the

e of effort required to understand the candidate,

Interactive communication
This refers to the candidates ability to take an active part in the development of
the discourse, showing sensitivity to turn taking and without undue hesitation. It
requires the ability co participate competently in the range of interactive situations
the test and to develop discussions on a range of topics by initiating and

responding appropriately. It also refers to the deployment of strategies to maintain
and repair interaction at an appropriate level throughout the test so that the tasks
can be fulfilled.

lobal achievement scale
This scale refers to the candidate overall effectiveness in dealing with the tasks in
he three parts of the CPE Speaking Test

Marks
Marks for each scale are awarded out of five and are subsequently weighted to
produce a final mark out of 40.

Test 1 Key

Paper 1 Reading (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1D 2A 3A 4B SD 6C 7D 8A 9C
0B UC 2B BD 4D 6B wR I7A
18 C

Part 2 (two marks for each correct answer)
19B 2D 2B 2A BA MD 25C WA

Part 3 (two marks for each correct answer)
27G WH 29F 30C D 2A 3E

Part 4 (two marks for each correct answer)
BA 350 36C 37D 38B 39C 404

Paper2 Writing (2 hours)
Task-specific mark schemes

Question 1: Studying History

Content

Article must discuss studying history with reference to

‘the help it gives in understanding patterns in human behaviour and how and
why things happen

‘© the idea that itis a waste of time

© the need 10 look to the future, not just the past

Range
Language for

© attacking/defending the arguments expressed

‘© expressing and supporting opinions

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for an article in a magazine.
Organisation and cohesion

rly organised ideas.

Well-developed argument leading to a conclusion.

Target reader
Would understand

the writers response to the points rai
‘© the writers own opinions about studying history

140

Question 2: Weekend Activities for Teenagers

Content
The proposal must explain and describe
‘© the reasons for setting up the group
© the aims of the group

© the proposed activities of the group

Range
Language for

© making proposals

+ giving information

+ justifying/persuading

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a proposal to a local council

Proposal format, probably with headings.

Organisation and cohesion

Well-organised proposal.

An introduction - stating purpose of proposal.

À conclusion ~ which supports the reasons for the establishment of the group.

Target reader
Would

+ understand what is proposed for the group
+ consider supporting the scheme

Question 3: The Role of Food

Content
The letter must explain the role of food in the writer's region/country with
© daily life

+ customs and celebra

ge
Language for
+ giving information
© describing
+ explaining
+ analysing

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for a letter to a magazine.

tion and cohesion
ly organised and paragraphed.

«rodution giving reason for writing, and appropriate conclusion.
Description leading to analysis and explanation,

target reader
Would gin a good understanding of the role of food in daly ie, customs and
iebrations in the writer’ region/country.

Test 1 Key

Test 1 Key

Question 4: Magazine Review

Content

The review must

discuss the chosen magazine and

e. evaluate some aspects, for example, use of colour and pictures, interesting
articles, appeal to reader and value for money

Range

Language for

© describing

© evaluating

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a review in a magazine.

Organisation and cohesion
Introduction - which identifies the magazine in some way.
Clearly organised with reference to some relevant aspects.

Target reader

Would

+ have a good understanding of the magazine and its contents
‘© understand what the writer chinks of it

Question 5 (a): The Colour of Blood

Content
Letter must describe some of the different aspects of the novel which make it
compelling reading.

Answers must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible
references:

© exciting episodes

+ Bem’s uncertainty about his enemy's identity

© the tense political situation

© interest in how Bem will deal with the situation
© concern for Bem’s safety

Range

Language for

© narrating

+ explaining

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a magazine article,
Organisation and cohesion

Appropriate introduction and conclusion

Clearly organised and paragraphed.

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Test 1 Key

insight into the theme of the novel
ind why the writer feels the novel isa thrills

ou can't put down"

The Go-Between

st compare Lord Trimingham and Ted Burgess and consider their

+ must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible

ser of Lord Trimingham
tic, war hero
right and honest
‘eed up to by all at Brandham Hall
Marian
vit of Leo
235 kind to him
ases rime to talk and explain things to him
+ caracter of Ted Burgess

1 as ‘a bit of a lad’
self when he and Marian are discovered

of Leo

ı deference when be knows he comes from the Hall

sd to use Leo as ‘postman’

Sender and more considerate to Leo than Marian is

> of register and format
nsistently appropriate for essay for tutor
id cohesion
sed and parageaphed,

iucrion and conclusion.

it the two characters
how the writer interprets their behaviour towards Leo

Test 1 Key

Question 5 (c): Things Fall Apart

Content
Letter must
+ recommend the book
describe the changes in Okonkwo's world
‘© explain how Okonkwo responds to these changes

Answers mus be supported by reference tothe text. The following are posible
‘© arrival of the missionaries
+. conversion of some important villagers
new form of government
new system of justice

+ trading post

© sces no virtue in any change

+ has to be stopped from killing Nwoye when he becomes a convert
e advises violent resistance to the white man

© feels nothing but unreasoning hatred for white man

+ prepares for village meeting by wearing war dress

© Hills leader of messengers sent to break up meeting

Range

Language for

+ recommending

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a leer toa newspaper

Organisation and cohesion

Well organised and paragraphed

Early reference to reason for writing

Suitable conclusion

Target reader

Would

+ understand how changes in Okonkwo' world are deal within the novel and
his response to the changes.

+ be able to decide on the novel suitability for the feature

Paper 3 Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1_ (one mark for each correct answer)
1 with 2 despitenotwithstanding_ 3 doing/eying 4 What

5 nothardly/scarcely 6 lie 7 if 8 Keep 9 accustomed/used
10 whose 11a 12 givenfconsidering/despite 13 for/with

14 mostbest (NOT lease) 15 the

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Test 1 Key

Part 2 (one mark for each correct answer)
16 narrative — 17 successors 18 acknowledgement 19 authorship
20 extraordinarily 21 popularise/popularize 22 picturesque

23 unrivalled/unrivaled 24 bankruptcy — 25 creditors

Part 3 (two marks for each correct answer)
26 pass 27 mean 28 occupied 29 idea 30 feature
31 gathering

Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer)

32 (a) complete lack/absence of trust (1) OR complete misteust/distrust
(NOT a complete mistrust/distrust) + between (1)

33 made no/did not make (any/a) reference (1) OR did nov/didn' include a/any
reference OR made not the slightest reference + to the influence (1)

34 will take place/be held indoors (1) + in the event of (1) OR will be an indoor
event (1) + if there ¡should ivi it should/in case off it should (1)

35 us (all/everyone by surprise (1) + with/by her punctual arrival (1)

(NOT aback / NOT arrival on time)

36 nothing (else) (thavwhich) (1) (NOT nothing more) + Pd like more than (1)
(NOT Pd want) OR would please me more than OR would give me more
pleasure than

37 it not been for her age (ALLOW her age been different) (NOT her age been
less) (1) + he would (1)

ot) no reason/grounds (1) + to suppose (chat) (1)

39 (that) there is a/the threat (1) + of rain (for) (1) OR of its raining (NOT for)
[NOT that i will/may/might rain)

NB: the mark scheme for Part 4 may be expanded with other appropriate answers.

Part 5 (questions 40-43 two marks for each correct answer)
40 ruthlessly
41 granting privileges
42 that we tend to regard animals as if they were people
43 people are not interested in the fact that their ideas are wrong
44 Award up to four marks for content. The paragraph should include the
following points:
À their appearance is appealing
ii they feature in children’s stories - people are sentimental about them
iü people no longer have real contact with the animal world
iv. people see some animals as symbolising certain environmental ideals

Paper 4 Listening (40 minutes approximately)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1B 2C 3C 4A SB 6A 7B 8A

Test 1 Key

Part 2 (one mark for each correct answer)

9 Didangerows Thastes 10 harvesting) (period) 11 seed (and) berries
ineitherorder) 12 status symbol 13 (for) rent(s) 14 silk

15 ginger 16 (burning/burned/burnt/sunburnd/sunburned) skin

17 (some/many) insects / bugs

Part 3 (one mark for each correct answer)
wC 9B 20C 218 2D

Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer)
23S 2B 25B 265 27D 28B

Transcript Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Listening Test. Test.

PART 1 Your hear four different extracts. For questions 1108, choose the answer (A, Bor C)
hich fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions foreach extract,

Extract {pause}

‘The fret scienco fen fim was Rocket lo the Moon, made in 1902. According to one
‘movie director not known for his succinct use of language, the appeal o science fiction
is that's the modern equivalent of ancient myths, where the fantasy world that's
created provides the backdrop against which human nature can come up trumps in the
{ace of adversity’ And ever since that it move, we've been vicariously huring our

bodies int the void o the moon, and above alo Mars.

For several decades Mars was a place ol awe, even in, say the 1938 fm Flash
Gordon's Tri to Mars, in which altre Martians spoke English. It seems laughably

In the 1950s, science fiction gained a tinge of science fact, not to mention poles.
‘Adecade later, tho increasingly sophisticated movie-going audience was driting away
10 other genres, after more convincing special affect, or out of the cinema altogether

‘And for a few years, tere was ite film-makers coul do to stem the flow
[pause]
[The recording is repeated)

Extract 2

Interviewer:

my dictionary of science,

Dr Peters: Well you seo many scientists have been sceptical about the usefulness of explaining
In organism, when
thay aro not actually "alo" in any sonso that we normally use the term. Appealing,

large structures in nature that seem in somo way to behave Ik

simple ideas aren't always precise, and can cause confusion

Interviewer: | So what you're saying is nat Ihe superorganism idea, o à group of organisms acting

together ke a larger organism, has no precise definition.
Dr Peters: indeed. Howev

‘obvious example of superorganism.
{psuse]
{The recording is repeated

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your new book you talk about a superorganism, and you give the
example of an ant colony, but I haven't been able Io find an entry for ‘superorganisn in

social insects such as ants, whose cooperation results in a whole,
diferent and more powerful than any individual capable o feats ike keeping the
temperature inthe colony stable have long been studied with Interest, They are an

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Extract 3

ART 2

Prosenter:

Andrew:

Test 1 Key

‘Well tend to make it up as | go along | don't map out stories beforehand. You have to
know what road you're going along but not what tists and tums ¡ts gong 10 have, but
you've got to get to a destination even though you don't know wha iti. But all novels
re diferent. ve wen trlers in which you Kind of have to know the plo, which find
a bi tedious actualy, because then in a way your just filing in the gaps wit
language. I's more stimulating you take the reader on a route you don't know ether —
a magical mystery tour!

A yo you have to trust your unconscious enough to know youl be able to te up
all the ends, and i's quit starting when you do, because you go through a patch when
you're despondent. But you hava to remembor that hs has happoned before and hope
It happen again Gaughs) aná 1 hin 1 jeamı early on, you know, the pain of having to
‘abandon something is s terrible that your unconscious will do anything to avoid,
anything!
pause)

(he recording is repeated
[pase

Have you ever wondored why, in Western fashion, men's and women's coa and shits
do up on diferent sos? ls thre a sensible reason for his and when did ti fst
begin? Well, buttons were fs introduced int fashion In the thieenth century for
decorative elect and started to become functional a couple of hundred years later. You
(don star to see thom in woman's dress, however, until around the ninoteenth century
‘Tho answer 10 tho mystery soems to ma to lia in the fac that upper-class women, who
‘wore atthe forefront o fashion, were probably dressed by servants, Now because
these servants were likely tobe right-handed and would bo facing the lady they were
dressing, Ine buttons would be on Ihe opposite side to men's, who dressed
homsaivos. I's a kind of mirror image and he often- mooted suggestion ol having
something todo with men needing 10 keep their sword-arms roo is relevant, because
by the time women's buttons arrived, men were no longer using swords.

(pause

[The recording is repeated)

{pause}
That's the end of Part One
Now tur 10 Part Tivo
[pause]

You will bear part of a radio programme in which fod historian Andro Dalford talks
about pepper one ofthe commonest spices. For questions 9 to 17, complete the sentences
soi a word or short phrase.

You now have forty-five seconds in which to look at Part To.

pause)

Peppers such a common food item nowadays that we have almost ceased to
appreciate I. I may bo hard to believe it was once so valuable it was used as currency.
Food historian Andrew Datford talks about Ih sigaiicanco of pepper in history and in
cooking,

Today, when spices cost so It, seems unbelievable that these fragrant bits of bark,
leaves and seeds were once so costly, so herd to track down and transport, that mon
were ling 1 risk tei ves going to the ends ofthe earth for them. Ive investigated
the history of spices and writen about I in Dangerous Tastos which has just been

Test 1 Key

148

Presenter:

Published. Pepper is a unique spice, asthe fruits are marketed in four diferent
versions: back, white, green and red, according tothe harvest porod, respective of
the planting and growing conditions. Yet whereas everybody knows that salts
valuable, because you need it in order to Ive, popper isnot essential, So why was it so
sought ater?

Pepper was valued party just because it was expensive, For hundreds of years,
pepper only grew in southem India, so was a voyage of many months to brig ito
‘other parts ofthe word. At the timo when such journeys were hazardous, lengthy and
"unpleasant, he ros was that the morchanis could charge almost whatevar price they
fancied. Ships traveled from Europe with goods in huge quantities so hal pepper could
be brought back in exchange. Unscrupulous suppliers often mixed in commonly
‘availabe beries and seeds, even smal stones, to make the sacks of pepper go futher.
Inthe West twas considered exotic, yet in southern India ts a common plant -
‘everyone can grow tin their garden, as a vino hanging of other trees.

“The tafe in spices goes back to the days before recorded history. Archacologsts
estimate that by ty thousand years ago, primitive man had discovered that parts of
‘certain aromatic plants help make food taste better. Spices have been socially
Important throughout history as a status symbol as well as for flavouring and preserving
foods. Thalr value can be soon as early as the yoar 408, whon thoy aro featured in a
list of valuable items given to Alaro the Visigoth in retum for he release ofthe ciy of
Rome.

Boing much smaller and lighter than metal, pepper was particulary suited for use
instead of money. Wealthy aristocrats kop stores of pepper as we might store gold,
since everyone recognised its value as currency. I was accepted as payment fr rents
and debts. Pepper was considered one of the essential luxuries which were in demand
inthe Roman Empire along with sik and materials such as ivory, which the Romans
‘exchanged forthe pottery and leather goods they produced.

Pepper remained important down through the centuries. Spices were also used in
preserving foods, as well as seasoning them to coverup the taste of food which may
have been slighty rotten. Although best known, along wih sa, or s favour.
‘enhancing qualities, pepper, Ike ginger, came lo be usod or medicinal purposes, for
‘example, as a digestive stimulant. ts hot and pungent flavour was helpful o those with
respiratory problems. When the hotness caches your throat it alds coughing, and thus
‘the removal of offending tant. It was also used as an external cntmont to soothe
itching or burning skin especially when caused by ovoroxposure tothe sun

Black peppers an effective deterent to insects as itis ox to many of them. lt can
be ether ground and dissolved in warm water and sprayed on plans or sprinkled on
affected areas. Today, pepper, the king of spice, sill accounts for ane fourth of the
Worlds spice trado. Pepper is the tied most added ingredient to recipes, after water
and salt Some even Ik itor sweet dishes, such as strawberes. So the humble
pepper has an ilustrous and dramatic past which we should perhaps remember as we
Lnthinkingly grind or sprinkle onto our fod.

“Thank you, Andrew Dallor.
[pase]

Now you hear Part Teo again
[The recording is repeated]
pause

‘That the end of Part To.
Now tur to Part Three.

pause)

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Test 1 Key

Interviewer:

PART 4

Dominic:

Domine:

Dominic:

Sue

150

As wo know, various people have red to establish wether graphology works over the
years, graphologists, psychologists and others. But | think the real issue is that we
(Son know whether it works or nt. might work I dont know, and neiher doos
anyone ole fr that mator, and whist we're not sure, | dont think i shouldbe used for
serious applications Ike jb solection and assessment. I's fine as an ater.dnner
‘amusement o topic ora one-off class for recalcitrant teenagers on a wet Friday
afternoon, but perhaps wo should leave it here forthe moment.

Well on that note. (fade)

fpause]

[Now youl hear Part Three again.

{The recording is repeated}

(pause)

That’ the end of Par Thre.

[Now turn o Part For.
[pause

You will hear two friends, Dominic and Sue, talking about formality inthe workplace
For questions 2 10 28, decide whether the opinions are expressed by only one of the
‘speakers, or whether the speakers agree. Write for Sue, D for Dominic or B for both,
where they agree

You now have thirty seconds in which 10 look at Pare Four

(pause

You know Sue, | was speaking to someone yesterday about informalty at work and he
thought that open-plan offices really Improvo the working environment and encourage
Pope to tak about ne job and about problems among themselves, and 1 the boss,
‘who's siting there too

| wouldn't be able to concentrate, 0 it would daily be detrimental o my work
output

Wal, depends 10 some extent onthe individual, | suppose, but it works for me, though
previously | was sceptical

‘These days with e-mail and al those othor ways of communicating, I cant soe any
advantage in having open-plan offices.

“rats hardy an argument against thm. Everyone wants a more informal atmosphere
these days.

Another aspect of being less formal scaling your colleagues by toi frst names.
Where 1 work the owners most definitely want to be called Mr’ and "Mis but the rest of
us al call each other by our fist names. Does your company have any convention on
that?

More trained to go fr pote informalty answer the phone and introduce mysol as
Dominic Greenfield, not Mr Greenfield, so everyone calls mo Dominic and we're off on
a good footing.

Tm sure that’ right, because you're immodiate breaking down the barr. You can
{gt on withthe business more smoothly thant you sound starchy.

‘What about dressing down at work into casual wear? My boss has changed his mind in
fact, and now he thinks 's acceptable. What do you think about that?

l'm fort inthe ight environment. Maybe you are in a very young environment, not an
‘ld-ashioned workplace tke mine and is probably very acceptable if people … frankly
if they work beter because they fo more comfortable. But as ong as it doesn get oo
‘sloppy, because | think if you go to work with no ida of formal dress, thor isnt any
‘code a al Ihn it just ds to encourage people to be lazy.

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Test 2 Key

Dominic: understand what youre saying, and maybe wearing a nice shit and te and a nice par
of cufnk,..y know, is important to impress your clients. But when you've gota day
at work won you" not having any meetings or representing the fim at al, and youre
probably in an aitess, overheated office, link holps1o havo easy, casual les,

‘Sue: I thnk modem ofces aro usually ute congenial and conducive to work.

Dominic: Anyway, shouidn' bo ike school

‘Sue: But think some ofthe reasons children wear schoo! unitorm can be applied to adults
in tho workplace. I've always been in favour of school uniform because I equalisos
people in a place where they need Lo concentrate on work, no on what everybody also
Fook tke.

Dominic: And there are certainly those who need tobe protected from their own dress sense,
and id be better fr al of us i they were tod.

Sue: What diferenco does that make to your performance at work?

Dominic: Dont you think that dressing down may creato an unspoken hierarchy that doesn't
really ent? So people at work, who te maybe on Ihe same level one of them
dresscs on a higher budget, in designer labels, even i's casual clothes, that person
will automaticaly be soon as more prestigiows.

‘Sue: | don't say i's alimportan, but think it could disadvantage certain people. | ike the
dea of being comfortable and wearing casual clothes and al boing easier and loss
formal, but always foo right in a su at work

Dominic: | think there's two sides to the argument

Sue: > Anyway, like 10 come homo... (Fado)

[passe]

Now youl hear Part Four again

[he recording repeated]

Ipause}

That the end of Part Fou

There will now be a pause of five minute for you to copy your answers onto the separate
answer sheet. Be sure 1 follow the numbering of al the questions.

Note Sop/Pause the recording here and time fve minutes Inthe exam candidates will be

reminded when there fs one minut remaining.

[pause]
That's the end of the ts. Please stop now. Your supervisor will now collect al the question
papers and answer sheets

Test 2 Key

Paper 1 Reading (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)

1D 2B 3A 4D $B 6C 7A
0B UD 2B BD WB Isc

18 B

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Part 2 (two marks for each correct answer)
19C 2A UC WB 3A MB

Part 3 (two marks for each correct answer)
27C WH WA 30F 31D 32E

Part 4 (two marks for each correct answer)
MC 3SA 6B 37A 38C 39B

Paper2 Writing (2 hours)
Task-specific mark schemes

Question 1: Computers ~ our best friend or worst enemy
Content

Essay must discuss the role of computers with reference to
+ access to information

access to worldwide contacts

+ computers making us anti-social and lazy = frightening consequences

Range
Language for

+ artacking/defending an opinion

+ presenting a reasoned argument

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for essay for tutor
Organisation and cohesion

Well-organised essay with clearly developed argument.
Appropriate introduction and clear conclusion.

Target reader
Would

© be aware of writers assessment of the positive and negative aspects of

computers

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40 D

© understand writers opinion about the role/value of computers

Question 2: Travelling on a Small Budget
Content

Report must focus on writer’ region and give information about cheap

© ways to travel
® places to stay
«© activities for visitors

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Range
Language for
+ giving information

+ describing

+ making recommendations

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for tourist brochure.

Report format, probably with headings.

Organisation and cohesion

Clearly organised in sections

Target reader

Would have a clear idea of what the region offers for travellers on a small budget.

Question 3: My Ideal Home

Content
The article must
+ describe write’ ideal home, showing how it would relet hisher personality
+ explain what housesfurnishings reveal about people in general
Range
Language for
# describing
hypothesising/explaining
+ drawing conclusions

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for article in magazine.

Organisation and cohesion
Well organised and paragraphed.

+ introduction,
Description moving from writers self to general conclusions about other people
and their homes.

Target reader

Would

+ know something about the writer' ideal home and how it reflects their
personality

+ understand the writers views on what we can learn about people from the type
of home they live in and the way they furnish it

Question 4: Media Coverage of Famous People
Content

Letter must

‘© describe media coverage in the writers country of famous people
+ evaluate the way this coverage affects their lives

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Range
Language for

© describing

© narrating

+ hypothesising/explaining.

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for letter to a magazine.
Organisation and cohesion

Clearly organised, moving from description to explanation.
Target reader

Would

© learn something about media coverage of famous people

+ understand writers opinion of the effect such coverage has

‘Question 5 (a): The Colour of Blood
Content

Report must

+ recommend the book and include reference to the ttle

+ provide reference to what ttle may suggesusignificance of the ie
e give analysis of what novel is about

Answers must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible
references:
+ a novel of violence
description of fghtingldeath
straightforward story of conflict
complicated and exciting plot
uncertainty about identity of Bem’s opponents
dificult political situation
conflict between idealism and expediency
Bem's courage and resourcefulness
a wide range of different characters
Range
Language for
© describing
© narrating
evaluating
+ recommending

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for report for members of reading group.
Organisation and cohesion

Well organised and paragraphed.

Suitable introduction and conclusion.

Target reader

Would understand why the writer thinks the book is suitable.

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Question 5 (b): The Go-Between

Content

+ identify the theme of the novel and explain how this i illustrated in che fist
sentence

+ identify theme of novel

a. give examples of ‘differences’ in the past

Answers must be supported by reference to the text, The following are possible
+ Leo desire to confront the past and see the visit to Brandham Hall in its true
light
+ the unfamiliarity of life at the Hall
© the different social set-up Leo experienced there
the way the young Leo idealised the characters
+ the way the young Leo viewed the events, particularly the actions of Marian
nge
Language for
+ describing
® narrating
evaluating

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for essay for tutor.
ganisation and cohesion

Well organised and parageaphed,

Suicable introduction and conclusion.

Target reader
Would understand the writers impression of the theme of the novel

ion 5 (cl: Things Fall Apart

tent
jew must examine Okonkwo’ relationship with at least two of his children and
y what this reveals about his character.

Answers must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible
ye
Okonkivo often chastises and beats him
Okonkwo tell him stories of violence and bloodshed
Okonkwo teaches him about farming through fear and by threats
Okonkuo has to be restrained from killing him when he shows interest in the
teaching of the missionaries
Nivoye never returns home and is glad to leave bis father
+ Obiageli
Okonkwo seems to have little time for her
es not sympathise when she breaks her water pot

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Okonkwo gets Ezinma to explain to her about marrying someone from
Unuofia

+ Exinma
Okonkiwo has a special affection for her
he wishes she were a boy
be follows anxiously when she is carried through the forest but does not reveal
his concern

+ Ikemefuna
‘he becomes like a son" to Okonkwo who does not show his affection
Okonkivo hides boue pleased he is with Ikemefuna’s influence on Nwoye
Okonkivo joins inthe killing of Ikemefuna because he is afraid of being
thought weak

Range

Language for

+ describing

+ narrating

+ analysing

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a review for members of reading group.

Organisation and cobesion

Clearly organised and paragraphed.

Target reader

Would

+ have an understanding ofthe relationship between Okonkwo and at least two
of his children

+ be able to see what this reveals about Okonkwo's character

Paper 3 Use of English (1 hour 30 minures)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)

1 what 2 bring Bit 4 Since 5 by/through 6 anylevery
7 handed/passed 8 although/though/while/whilse, 9 no 10 which
11 despite/norwithstanding 12 During/Within/In/Over 13 whose

14 from 15 such

Part 2. (one mark for each correct answer)

16 dramatically 17 demanding — 18 executives — 19 disorientation
20 acquisition 21 outset 22 designated 23 accompany

24 Sleepiness — 25 enhancement

Pare 3 (two marks for each correct answer)

26 running 27 cut 28 raise 29 authority 30 fresh
31 account

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Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer

32 took my sister (1) + over three hours o finish/do (1) (NOT I took over three
hours)

33 unable / not able (1) + to find anywhere (1) (ALLOW to find a space / space
anywhere)

34 have no intention / don't have / haven't got any intention (1) + of waiting (1)

35 fierce argument (1) (NOT fight, disagreement) + broke out between (1)

36 as/though I admire her (NOT like) business ability (1) +I dislike (1) (NOT
solthan I dislike)

37 far as (1) + Lam/ Tm aware (1)

38 as the reason for (1) (NOT a reason) + the delay (1)

39 failed to/ did not / didn’ live up to (1) + the expectations) (1)

NB: the mark scheme for Part 4 may be expanded with other appropriate answers.

Part § (questions 40-43 two marks for each correct answer)

40 (the) pedigree OR family tee
1 actual or mythical ancestor (whole phrase essential)

42 Prier eagle GS E gh
real people / understanding what the past was like through individuals/families
studying the pasuhistory through people NOT factslevents

43 sweeping generalisations (of a few politico-economic historians)

44 Award up to four marks for content. The paragraph should include the
following points:

i way of tracing descent
jogether in a sense of kinship/unity

iii. determining/validating royaVaristocratic succession

lv importance of genealogies in deciding who would inherit / resolving
arguments about who property/tiles ete are passed onto. ALLOW could
establish when surnames were first recorded,

Paper 4 Listening (40 minutes approximately)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1C 2A 3A 4C SA 6B 7B 8C

Part 2 (one mark for each correct answer)

9 healing power(s) NOT ‘powers’ alone — 10 (all kinds/types of) social
11 smell 12 tropical rainforest(s) 13 carbon (-) dating

14 the climate / a region's climate 15 hollow (trunks in) (trunk/trunked)
16 fuel — 17 (gradual) decay/decaying

Part 3 (one mark for each correct answer)
18C 19D 2B 21C 2D

Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer)
BB MB 255 26M 275 285

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Transcript
PART 1

Extract 2

Michael

Michaet

Interviewer:

Extract 3

Michael

Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Listening Tas. Test 2.

Your hear four differen extracts, For questions 110 $, choose the answer (A, B or ©)
which fits best according to what you hear. There are two question for each extract

Ipause)

How many of us can put our hands on our heats and say we've never blown our top,
cast caution aside and let rip in that most exquisite spasm of apoplexy, tomper? Oh,
‘we've all heard about road rage, trolley rage, you-namesi-rage; that burning frustration,
Threatening to explode as you wait or ho shopkeaper 1 nich hor conversation before
she serves you. But despite Ing in a culure that postively encourages us to let ital
hang out, a Tow of us stil don Ike to admi that we lose our temper. But wo Vo all boon
there. Certainly as children, the stamping teo, the clenched tists, wails of fury. But as.
‘adults? Well hat's a diferent story. Have you ever caught sight of yoursel inthe mirror
‘while in the throes of a rage? The bright red face, the hufing and puting, When we've
calmed down, we realise is an ever-so-sightly undignified episode which most of us|
out like to forget and quite often do. Not that that stops us faling ino the trap again.
{pause}

[The recording is repeated

[pause]

Michael do you think autobiography is a less honest form than biography?

| think its more personal, but less comprehensive. I's probably better at geting at
certain aspects ofthe truth - chdhood, relationship with parents

Butihe problem arises, Michael, when people have an image they wish to protect,
poltcians, for example, rock stars and sports performers.

Wal, my view is wherever fats are in disputo, rst the biography. | think public figures,
their autobiographies often give themselves away inadvertently, but are not o be relied
on wholly.

Now, you've had the experience of helping a rock str, Frank Silver, wre his
‘autobiography What was that ike?

‘Wel, Frank has a streak of honesty, rar perhaps in his line of work. I's almost a
perverse masochistic wish tobe straight Inthe face of is image, and that in a sense is
his image. When wo started, Frank told mo to go to Scotland and check what he
Femembered, with his relativos. said, We don't need tha, the whole point about an
‘autobiography is, i's your view of what happened that pooplo ar intorestd in and it
becomes a sel-validating process.”

¡passe
[The recording is repeated)

pause]

What's likely to happen al over the world is that we see an increasing
homogenisation of the earth's plant ie, There's plenty of evidence to show that that's

going on. Im particulary worried about aliens; plants that have insinuated themselves
into ecosystems where they don belong, Many ecologists now boliev that ne spread
‘of such aliens isthe second biggest threat tothe word range of species after habitat
loss.

‘Alot of ne species we're taking about that are curently causing this problem were
<elberately brought in or omamentaton but once aliens aro established, isnot easy
to gat rid of hem. They become a problem not because native ones are ette and ripe
for take-over by more aggressive colonists, ut because native plans have their own
predators, insects, etceter, ung diseases. When you have an introduction into a

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PART 2

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‘county it doesnt have anything thats adapted to lve on it And so the allen is able to
grow very wel with release frm that competion, | suppose.

pause)

[The recording is repeated

[pause]

“The next time some academic wites a book about how science is on the verge of
having a grand theory of everything, he or she should be mercilessly exposed, not only
{or misieading us, but for encouraging us to believe tha science has the answer to all
our problems; tha all wo need todo ise back and follow Ihe instructions, Genetics is
‘the most recent example of his triumphal in science. Exaggoratod news repors give
‘the impression that a genetic cause can be assigned to viualy anything, And whilst
moro serous scientists make clear that hat's not rue if you study the evidence early,
novone's listening at that point because the story's broken and the headline has caught
‘he publi imagination i a way that the deal never could. The cult ofthe experts a
‘trong one. We koto belive that scientists are clover and their conclusions are vai
But we also persuade ourselves that we don't need to think things through or ourselves.
Somebody also wil do ti for us, somebody who knows what theyre taking about
pause)

[he recording is repeated)

pause)

Thats th end of Part One.

Now tura to Part Two.

[pase]

You will har a man called Derek Lane giving a talk on the subject of ancient res.
For questions 9 10 17, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase

You now have forty-five seconds in which t lok at Part Two.
pause]

Good evening, my name's Derek Lane and I've come to ak 10 you this evening on the
topic of anciont toes. Ive always been fascinated by such trees, given their cultural
and historical signieance. Inthe past, ancient rees were often credited with having
healing powers and featured heavily in many aspects of flore because anything hat
Ives for thousands of years is bound to impress, providing as they do a direct ink with
ur ancestors, with our history. Ancient trees often served as In location for important
religious ceremonies as wal as al kinds of social gatherings, with important local
bulkings being bull nearby as testimony to ther significance tothe community

‘These days, we are less impressed by such notons, but nonetheless we're
becoming more aware of our ancient trees, some of which may tum out o be even
older than we had imagined. For example, of those discovered so far, the creosote
bush found in Calforiais thought to Ivo for up to eleven thousand years. The creosote
bush gets its name duo 10 its peculiar smell is ike the ar that's used on elegraph
poles to preserve the wood. I's a robust bush which grows abundant. A research
Project was recently et up to discover just how many species there were worldwide
‘which could lve for over a thousand years and at the last count had notched up
Seventy in all kinds of unexpected places. For example, Ih researchers had original
eon erroneously advised to ignore places defined as topical rainforest because ite
cycles in that typeof environment are so rapid that ancient trees wore thought to be
‘likely. This led researchers to look in even more unkaly places, mary of which have
proved to contain old, it not ancient, specimens.

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PART 3

160

Interviewer:
Elaine:

‘Some ofthis research took place inthe Amazon Basin in South America. The
resoarehers used a technique called carbon dating to find out the ago of various tres
and turned up trees twelve hundred, fourteen hundred years old, on a regular basis.
Counting the rings in a tree trunk now thought tobe an old-fashioned way of
‘calculating a too age. However, new technological developments moan that his can
reveal evidence about a regions cimato more accurately than if human hands had kept
Such records. Yet another eicl reason for locating and preserving ancient toos.

‘One reason forthe persistence of certain ol trees is that they develop holow trunks.
Far rom indicating that th tree isa ll unhealthy, a Polo trunk provides it wth
greater stably inthe face of Strong winds, so i's a natural process of sel.
preservation. Not ll old trees survive completely unaided af course. In Europe, one
reason why so many trees have lasted so longs the system of woodland management
known as coppcing. This technique, which involves cuting of ho branchos in a
systomatic way over a period of te, aims 1 provide a fuel source which st going to
run out, but a usell side effect o he process is that it prolongs the It ofthe tre.
CCoppicing seems to regenerao tho roes, and, baring disease oir, some individual
{tees vil last for thousands of years it managed propery

‘Apart rom marveling at thelr great antiquiy thoro aro other reasons for naturalists
to prize ancient eos. Each individual treo represents a unique habitat ints own ight,
for provides a complex patchwork of different mierohabiats for a range of small
creatures. There are something Ike seventeen hundred diferent invertebrate species
in Brtain alone, which are dependent on he fact thatthe tro trunks are in a gradual
stato of decay. Every one o a tree's residents has its own favourt niche and between
them the various spidor, beetles, ant and fies manage to exploï every nook and
cranny avaliable.

{pause}

[Now youll hear Part Two again
{The recording is repeated]
[pase]

That the end of Part Two.
Now tur to Part Three

{pause

You will hear a radio discussion on the subject of dictionaries For questions 18 10 22,
choose the answer (A, B, Cor D) which fits best according to what you hear.

You now have one minute in which to look at Part Three,

{pause}

‘The creation of ichonaries used tobe a slow and genteel process. But those days
<ictionaries seem 10 be subject tothe same pressures as any athr book. Im joined by
Dr Elaine Wison, Publishing Manager forthe New London Dictionary, and Tony Travis,
who's a professional dictionary compler, otherwise known as a exicographer’.Elino,
{do you agree that competitive pressure is now tere In dictonaries?

| think its true general. There's an enormous market for dctionares overseas now, for
xampie. And tel under alt of pressure from management. We havo to maximise
‘the income that we make from dictionaries and of course the way to do that isto keep
them as upto date as possible.

‘And how are the decisions made?

‘There's a rigorous system for assessing whether a new word should goin the
diaonary. We have a team of readers who go through material for us and provide us
with examples. This gives us a big databaso. Wo then look at any potential new entres

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Tony:

Interviewer:

Elaine

Interviewer:
Tony:

Interviewer:
Tony:

Interieur
Elaine:

Intorviower:

PART 4

Stuart
Maria

Stuart
Maria:

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‘and what we're looking ors the frequency and breadth of uso, so we want to see that
a words being used by more than one joumals, commentator, wer or speaker. And
otro also looking for use in mare than one level of media

Tony, people say anocdotal thatthe influence of America is very strong because of
television programmes, movies, the intemet. Do wo seo thet also in dictionaries?

Oh yes. The American domination o Ihe media sill means that alot of the new words
come from the United States. But there is a fightback, There's alot more Australan,
Caribbean, Northern English coming into the language, mainly through slang.

Elaine, we talked about he internet and new technology It must make it easier to track
word

Yes, it does. Much ofthe data-gathering that our various teams do in order to
authenticate a new word or usage has been accelrated, Is aso improved tho
‘compiling process because al ho stages are dono elactonicaly and equipmont wil
continue developing over the next decade or so.

Does it wory you, Tony, his competitive pressure?

(Oh yes, and in fact | must be clear about this — his isnot a totally objective profession
1 mean, is very interesting i you look at these new dctionaries, there are very few
technical terms relating to farming, climbing, and fishing, for example, but thera aro a
huge number relating to alternative mediene, the thoatre and journalism. | think this
says something about where the lexcographers aro coming rom.

Very brief, both of you, doctors have this mania for finding a new disease, Do you

ISA tempting to invent a word yourse to go into the dictionary? Tony?

Ah, I've been tod that most lexcographers sip In atleast one invention just

Do you have to watch your staf on this?

No, no, we never slip in our own invented words. That would go against everthing we
stand for Anyway, we have our work ut out capluring all the genuine new words
without trying to invent others! (laughs)

All ight, we bolove you Elaine Wilson and Tony Tavis, thank you

1

Now your hear Part Three again

[he recordings repeated
Ipause}

That’ the end of Part Thre
Now tur to Part Four.
Iause}

You will bear part of a conversation in which two friends, Maria and Start, are
discussing Mara search for a new job. For questions 23 to 28, decide whether the
opinions are expressed by only one ofthe speaker, or whether the speakers agree
Write M for Maria, or Stuart, or B for both, where they agree

You now have thirty seconds in which to look at Part Four
pause)

How the grea job hunt going then, Mara?
Not that balianty actualy, Stuart | Knew It wasn!t going tobe easy, but! in? realise
it take this ong,

‘What kinds of posts are cropping up?

‘Well there’ all he usual stuf, fice manager type of thing. But you know that's what |
was doing in my last job and I just got fed up wih I. You see, | sor of fel want a job
with some sort of ethical dimension. I've had enough of al this corporate business
‘somehow.

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Sian

‘Stuart

Stuart:

Stuart

Maria:
Stuart
Mara:

Stuart
Marla

Stuart
Maria
Stuart:
Mara

Stuart

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Big companies do soom horca greedy, dont they?

They’ just interested in making a profit. fel | want to put something back in, you
‘know what | mean. So | was thinking about working fr a chatty

Hmm, interesting But they must be sho of funds. You dont want to end up working for
Peanuts in some dingy lite back oie somewhere with a broken-down old typewriter!
‘Well, | would’ put up with that. Anyway, think most charles seem 10 bo pretty
‘professional organisations these days.

‘cant see myself working anywhere except the smart end of town and having a state-
‘of-the-art computer. And a photocopier that works!

‘The thing Im most woried abouts getting stuck with one organisation. Who knows, I
‘might change my mind about ll this and move on to something completely diferent,
and then something else, and so on In fact, the more I think about it, he moro Ike
that seems,

Vial, Im not going to be in shipping forever, you know. think wet al Bound tobe
moving into other feas sometime in our Ives. Im certainly thinking along those lines.

1 just wonder though, Marl, you'd be able to move up the ladder in a charity as easily
88 in a big fm. Youve got to think o your caree

1 dont suppose lts much diferent rom any other organisation. you get on wel with
colleagues and managers, you stand a pretty good chance of making progress.

Mind you, | got made Marketing Manager last month and the boss and | have never
realy hit of.

You have to put nat right! By the way, Stuart, did you sign a contract when you
started work or Transatlantic?

1 ión actually. | don't know why, must have been an oversight

Doesn't sound much Ike you. Shouldn't you look int if? Might Ind you're suddenly out
of aj.

Fl worry about that when happens. (pause) You knows, almost envy you in away. It
must be quit fun, knowing here are al these opportunities out there. Somewhere
{here's the poroc job for you!

‘Suppose nobody wants mel Thats more narve-racking than anything else,

Buti be great to have a job you were really proud ot. It says something about you,
‘n't you tink, the work you do?

Fm not 100 bothered about how people see me, really. What Im concerned with is my
‘own feeling about it, thats al.

‘Well can wait 10 eo what... lade)

[pase]

Now your har Part Four again.
[he recording is repeated)
raue]

‘Thats the end of Part Four.

There will now be a pause of five minutes for you to copy your answers onto the separate
answer sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions.

Note: Stop Pause the recording here and time ve minutes. In he exam candidates will be
reminded when there is one minute remaining.

pause)
‘Thats the end of the test. Please stop now: Your supervisor will now collet al the
question papers and answer sheets.

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Paper 1 Reading (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1B 2D 3A 4C SD 6A 7D 8B 9D
0B MA LC BC 14D 150 GA 178
18 C

Part 2 (two marks for each correct answer)
9A 20B 21D 2A 23D 2C

260

Part 3 (two marks for each correct answer)
F WC 2H 30G 31D 2A 3#

4 (two marks for each correct answer)
34B 3A 36D 37C 3A 39C 40B

Paper2 Writing (2 hours)

Task-specific mark schemes

Letter must discuss attitudes to work with reference to
+ working hours / holidays
+ job satisfaction
Range
anguage for
+ explaining
+ presenting and developing an argument
+ comparing and contrasting i

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for a letter to the editor of a radio progt

Organisation and cohesion
Early reference to reason for writing.
Clear organisation of ideas.

Suitable conclusion.

Would understand the writes own views about work.

2: Film Review

describe the fm with reference to the writer country
€ film effectiveness in illustrating life and attitudes of that country

S-opriacy of register and format
Ex consistently appropriate fora review.

12 and cohesion
zznised description/narration leading to evaluation.
re conclusion,

film is about
the film portrays some aspects of life and attitudes in the (writer's)

New Shopping Centre

ve information about new shopping centre and refer to
=> and atmosphere
«e on people shopping habits

x of register and format
===> consistently appropriate for a report written for one’s mana

mission and cohesion

zanised report, possibly with headings.
zropriate conclusion,

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Question 2: Film Review

Content
Review must

+ identify and describe the film with reference 10 the writers country

© assess the film’ effectiveness in illustrating life and attitudes of that country

Range
Language for
© desenbing
© narrating
+ explaining
+ evaluating

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for a review.

Organisation and cohesion
Clear introduction.

Well-organised description/narration leading to evaluation.
Appropriate conclusion,

Target reader

Would know

© what che film is about

+ how well the film portrays some aspects of life and attitudes in the (writers)
country

Question 3: New Shopping Centre

Content
Report must give information about new shopping centre and refer to
‘© design and atmosphere

+ transport provision

+- influence on people's shopping habits

Range

Language for

© describing

+ explaining

© evaluating

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a report written for ones manager.
Organisation and cobesion

Introduction.

Well-organiscd report, possibly with headings.
Appropriate conclusion.

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Target reader

Would

‘+ have clear information about the shopping centre - design, atmosphere and
transport

‘+ have some ideas of the effect the centre seems to be having on shopping habits

Question 4: Significant Inventions

Article must

‘© describe at least one invention or discovery

+ explain its significance to the development of civilisation
Language for

© describing

+ explaining

+ evaluating

opriacy of register and format

er consistently appropriate for an article in an English language newspaper.

ation and cobesion
priate introduction.
early organised ideas.
Suitable conclusion.

ader

Fould
© have a clear picture of the invention/discovery
‘© understand why the writer thinks it isthey are so significant

125 (a): Things Fall Apart

+ explain that the ideas like justice, love and duty will mean the novel appeals to a

+ reier to specific episodes to illustrate the writer’s point of view

must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible

nee of respecting law = the death of Ikemefuna
ishment of Okonkwo

5 affection for bis daughter Ezinma
“growing affection for his new family

observing tribal customs and festivals (e.g. week of peace)
5 sense of doing what is ‘right leads to his suicide

Test 3 Key

Range

Language for

© describing

+ narrating

© explaining,

+ analysing

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a letter to a magazine.

Organisation and cobesion

Reference to reason for writing.

Clearly organised ideas.

Suitable conclusion.

Target reader

Would

© understand why the themes described in the novel will appeal to a worldwide
audience

‘© have some idea of how these are illustrated in the novel

Question 5 (0%: Bel Canto
Content

Essay must

describe how imprisonment affects the lives of two ofthe hostages

+ consider to what extent imprisonment gives them a sense of freedom

Answers must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible
references:
© forall hostages, imprisonment
releases them from worry, concern forthe future
exposes them to a great deal of music
gives freedom to express feelings that normally remain hidden
+ Gen meets and fall in love with the girl from the jungle
Mr Hosokawa can form relationship with Roxanne
+ Roxanne = her singing seems to put her in charge ofthe life in the house
Ruben Iglesias takes pleasure in ‘ordinary’ pursuits - cooking, gardening
‘Father Aguedas is able to help people, and is appreciated for what he does
Fyodorov is emboldened to express his felings

Range
Language for
+ describing
+ narrating
+ explaining Ñ

+ comparing and contrasting

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for an essay for tutor.

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Organisation and cohesion
Clearly organised ideas.
Suitable introduction and conclusion.

Target reader
Would know

+ something about two of the hostages

© to what extent they gained a sense of freedom

Question 5 (c): An Inspector Calls

Content

Article must

© outline Mr Birling’s views on society

+ consider Eric and Sheila’s response to the evening's events with reference to their
family background

Answers must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible
references:
he says a man has to mind his own business and look after himself and bis own
as a businessman he believes in keeping down costs at the expense of workers
hh is happy to accept prestige but not responsibilities of bis position
is major concern = avoid public scandal, keep up appearances
Eric has rebelled and scandalised his parents
the revelations help him to analyse and judge his parents" attitudes
Sheilas behaviour in shop - 10 be expected from her upbringing
revelations make her sympathetic towards Eva Smith and she develops a sense of guilt

+ describing,
+ narrating
+ analysing

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consisently appropriate for a magazine article.
zganisation and cohesión

Clearly organised ideas

Suitable introduction and conclusion.

rien réa

Would understand

© Me Birling

«influence their upbringing had on Eric and Sheila, as illustrated by cheir

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Paper 3 Use of English (i hour 30 minutes)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)

Labove Zeach 3same 4as 5 have (ALLOW geukecpisce)
6 most 7 between Stake way 10 which 11 well
12 ourselves — 13 possible (NOT ever, before) 14 resultconsequence
15 about

Part 2 (one mark for each correct answer)

16 substantial (ALLOW substantive) 17 underestimated (ALLOW under-
estimated) 18 enabled 19 emphasis 20 adherence

21 anatomical 22 suspicion 23 noticeably — 24 seductive

25 significance

Part 3 (two marks for each correct answer)

26 break 27 settle 28 fired 29 allow 30 tearípull
31 handle

Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer)

32 change(s)offin policy / policy change / policy changes (1) + took everyone/
everybody by (1)

33 after (many) years of saving / saving for years / having saved for years (NOT

many or finally) / many years’ saving did (1) + Celia (finally) manage
(NOT she) (1)

34 speed at/with which (1) + the rumour spread (NOT was spread) (1) OR speed
of (1) + the rumours spreading (1) (ALLOW speed whichjthat the rumour
spread with) OR speed ... with (1) + which the rumour spread (1)

35 kepulcft hische staff (1) + (completely/totally) in che dark (1)

36 from being embarrassed (1) + by her daughter's (NOT his) (1)

37 is reputed to be (1) + a reliable and dedicated (1)

38 (can) get (1) + hold of (1)

39 in (ALLOW with) the hope (1) (NOT because they had a hope) + of making
(it into) / getting into / being selected for (1) OR (that) they would/might make/
get into

NB: the mark scheme for Part 4 may be expanded with other appropriate answers.

Part 5 (questions 40-43 two marks for each correct answer)

40 (ro) barricade (yourself against) NO OTHER ADDITIONS.

41 (chela) (slightest) lack of concentration/commitment/focus/willpower/drive to
work,
Link with ‘work’ essential. ALLOW easily distracted from work (not just
‘easily distracted’). Paraphrase of ‘motivation’ essential BUT ALLOW answers
which change the form of motivation e.g. not very motivated to work and
ALLOW answers which use ‘motivation’ but then go on to explain it eg. lack
motivation and, therefore, don’t have the ability to concentrate on work.
Penalise incorrect interpretation of ‘slightest’ e.g. NOT a complete/big lack of

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42 (our) basic instinct. NO OTHER ADDITIONS.
43 (the/a) soul-destroying prison. NO OTHER ADDITIONS.
44 Award up to four marks for content, The paragraph should include the
following points:
i Provides essential separation between home and workplace,
ALLOW keeping work and home separated is beneficial
Separation between home and work necessary for health.
Enables worker to concentrate on work.
‘There are fewer distractions at work.
fi Work creates a feeling of self esteem / boosts the confidence of people at
work,
Gives people the status of working,
Gives the satisfaction of having a real job,
ili, Work offers a ready-made social network / cicle of friends.
Work provides individuals with the chance to feel part of a team /
something bigger than themselves (which is a basic human need).
iv Sometimes work gives people an escape from an unsatisfactory private/
personal life
Work helps people to forget about problems at home. NOT just domestic chores.

Paper 4 Listening (40 minutes approximately)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1B 2C 3C 4A SA 6B 7A 8B

Part 2 (one mark for each correct answer)

9 ban 10 roundbcireular 11 brick(s) 12 wooder
13 (the) water pipes/pipes for the water/plumbing 14 waterproof
15 extractor fans 16 row of houses. 17 urban areas

Part 3_ (one mark for each correct answer)
188 1I9C 20D MD 28

Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer)
23S MI 2B WB 27S 28]

Transcript Cambridge Certificate of Profciency in English Listening Test. Test.

PART 1 You'l hear four diferent extracts. For questions 1 108, choose the answer (A, Bor C)
hic fits best according to what you hear, There are two questions for each extract

Extraer raue)

‘Two spacocraf were launched in 1977. On each is a Golden Disc containing
information such that, should it ever al nto the tentacles of advanced space-taring
chilsations, they know something about us and he ti rock we live on. On it can be
found readings in many human languages, and also music. I seemed appropriate to
say something about who we are, what our feelings and aspirations are, and this is
conveyed by no more sastactory means than music. Ist possible thatthe soaring

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Extra 2

Estract 3
Lucy
Jo
Lucy:
John:
Lucy:
oh:
Lacy:
Jon:

tract 4

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‘emotions which so many ofthe pieces represent wil be entre} a mystery to them?
‘Would they ind total Incomprehonsbl, strangely beautiful, mediately
understandabie?

‘What other ite forms make ofthese strange noises is anybody's guess, but in the
‘meantime the spacecraft are heading outwards carrying ut her number-one function
‘of sending back data about he mature o the space between the stars, The clock ls
ticking and their power source wil nat last forever. But even when thelr instruments are
‘dead, they will continue to take our humaniy ino remote space for etamity in the hope
that we're not alone.

[pause]

(The recording is repeated]

pause]

[At he outset, | should point out two tings about my recont research paper on the
subject. Fis, you wil often find philosophical ideas applied 10, oF tested by, the
conerete expetienco af individuals. For this | make no apology an idea has to bear the
weight of concreto experience or ese it becomes a mere abstraction

‘Secondly, I've disgulsed individual dents rather more heavily than one would
uen reporting formal interviews; this has meant changing places and timos and
‘ecasionally compounding several voices ino one or spiting one vice into many.
‘These disguises put demands on he reader's trust, but lam no, in any caso, looking
forthe type of rust a novel would seek 10 eam though a wel-made narrativo, that
son of coherence is lacking in eal ves. My hope is thal | have accurately reflected he
sense of what I've heard if not precisely ts circumstances.

{awe}
{The recording is repeated]

pause]

Now technology must have offered enormous potential over the last decade in your
work as a TV journals, hase it?

Weve got user-iency video tape now, so you simpy put in a cassette and fim
winatever you want. You come back, putitinto another machine and edi

So that means you must rush things just to get something out on ar without having
considered its tue worth.

‘That issue comes up way before that when you decido what to shoot and what to
Ignore. It you're lucky, you have the luxury of choice, but there are thin days with very
ile action.

Bus how do you know how what you fm wl i into the news context of any given day?
You don't when you're out there on the street. You just have to go with your gut
reactions. And is surprising how much good news doesn't appeal to the eye.

‘Tho result must be disjointed inthe context ofthe whole news programme that we the
Publ lator seo.

That's te sl and experience ofthe editor; not to let you see the joins or perhaps |
should say he cracks!

{pause}

(The recording is repeated]

pause}

(One ofthe things Im trying t do here is actualy to unwite my own wrling, r-imagine
the wring, estoy , rough up. When we began edting the fm, we assembled tin
story and scene order, and that ran at about 4 hours 35 minutes, whichis abit long for

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PART 2

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‘even the most generous audience. So obviously our aim i to ty and bring the fm
‘down to pleasurable length without damaging i. I's rather like when youre
emodaling or renovating a house. Necessarily, In order to make sense ofthe fm,
wave had to smash through wal, wo've had to rearrange the orginal architecture,
‘and that makes an enormous mess. So what were sometimes qui elegant transtvos,
‘where the grammar of ho fm was pertecty easy o follow, all that's boon destroyo by
this process of how can we shorten this fim sensbiy? It's interesting work, but in the
process there's dust everyuere, there are crack, there's a ot of residual destructive
‘elements to bo tcied up. Wet sill reducing he flim, but now we can plan the
decorang

pause)

[The recording is repeated

pause)

That's the end of Part One

Now turn to Part Two.

{pause}

You will beer a woman called Gil Firth talking about how she build houses and other
builds out of stra For questions 9 to 17, complete the sentences with a word or
short phrase.

You now have forty-five seconds in which 10 look at Part Two.
{pause}

‘Good evening. ve come here 1 talk to you about the buildings 1 design and bul,
using what some people view as a somewhat unlikly mater: saw. Now as you
‘know, straw isthe ded stalks of gran plants, ike wheat and barley, long used Tor
‘making things Ike baskets and hats, and, in many paris ofthe word as atradlonal
roofing material And it makes good walls too. Although what you see is à sold wal, i's
‘actualy constructed out of blocks made ol compressed straw which are then plastered
‘and pated

Tvo only boon buling inthe material or iv years, but intrest is cotalny on tho
Incroaso. Ive completed sixteen projects in that imo, everything rom retirement
bungalows on the coast of Scalland to sable blocks in central London, and my latest
projects an extension which Im building onto a barn at a Scottish farm. The onmar is
Converting into a bed and breakfast hostel, or walkers in particular because this aroa
tracts alot of visors. Its a fay exposed spot, so I've gone for a round constuction,
‘which wil be more stable in the heavy winds that are common here than, say, a
rectangular one would bo.

1 use bales of sraw which are largish compact blocks, manulactured in regular sizes,
‘which you place one on top of another in a set patter. I's not unIk laying bricks. À
‘wider range of sls Is needed because although the construction is wholy straw
based, othor materials aro used Lo old tho biocks in place, The frs row of saw bales
| secure into the foundations using metal pin, but after tha al the pinning is done with
‘wooden pins. prefer them because its a much more sustainable material and it works
just as woll

Thon, wen the ali in place, Is covered with plasto on both the ouside and
Inside, so what you see sa normal wall, there's no straw showing anywhere. We've put
‘al the water pipes and the electrical wig in behind the plaster as wo Build, so i's very
‘early ready for use. Now the thing that surprises most poople about this projects the
‘act tha this extension is actually going o be used as a shower room, and you're all
probably thinking the same thing, But wont afec the straw? Weil, surprisingly, thi ls

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PART 3

Intorvewer

Interviewer:
‘Alcs:

Interviewer:
Alco:

Inorviower:
‘Alc:

Interviewer:
‘Alice:

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not a problom. Indood wi these wal i's not necessary for us to waterproof, because
Saw breathes naturally, unlike concreto, and wetness nat usually a problem. OF
‘course, bearing in mind he eventual use ofthe structure, wo ar alo Ming extractor
fans. That's called for under government regulations whatever materia you buld in.

So, a building like tis works in his kind of location, you can see whe the
possibilis are for bling in saw In Ih future. What Im tying to do now s got
together the investment to build a whole row of houses in tis material. This is a much
larger projet, as you can imagine. But do think is the way forward, because the
materials are not expensive and he technology is nat too complicated, so its
something that communities could do or themselves, especialy in urban areas. i's
quito possible to build lovely two-storey, high-density dwellings at a fraction ofthe cost
‘ofthe lacoless mass-produced constuction projects that are now the norm,

hors boon lots o intrest In straw buildings rom all ovor Europ ... (fade)
Fase)

Now you'll hear Part Two again.
[The recording is repeated)
pause)

‘Thats the end of Part Two.
[Now tum to Pare Three

You will har an interview with a woman called Alice Cowper, who went in search of a
rare animal called he king cheetah. For questions 18 to 22, choose the answer (A, B, C
or D) which fits best according to what you hear

You now have one minute in which to look at Part Three

pause)

‘Tho story ofthe king cheota, until recent thought only 1 be a legend, red the
imagination of Alice Cowper. Sha told me how she and hr husband, Peter, set out on a
Journey to prove that the king cheetah really docs exit

What actually does it ook Ike? How does it if rom a normal cheetah?

Ii an absolutely magniicentJooking cat, and for people who know anything about
spotted cats, he cheetah i the obvious spoted cat. I's always spotted, but this

‘animal, instead of having spos, i's got hick, broad, black stipes, about the ticknoss
‘of a man's thumb, three o five running down its spine rom the rut ofthe neck ight
<down tothe base of he ta. And theres of itis just covered in botchos, Ike ink lots,
ich are a marvelous fingerpri But, apart from that, the fur is fractionally longer,
fractional sikier than the normal cheotah.

So, you established that it id exist. You established the area of Africa where you might
find it and then you actually went out into the bush to look fr 17

That's ight.

How did you go about?

Well, we had to prove thatthe animal was exsing now and it was simply a mattor of
elíminaon, In Botswana, we came up with no hard evidence, no animals that we could
‘Photograph o fim, but after about fourteen months, we got fim and photographs in a
‘National Park o al places. In act, thay didn't know that they had a King cheetah there,
‘twas the only ono at the timo, since then the number has increased.

‘So you'e not saying tis is a new species?

No, it's actually a mutation and mutations aro simply nature tying out a now pattern, a
‘ew style. Normally, they'o just colour pattern changes, and thoy're goneraly one-cs,
they just cop up now and again.

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Alc:

Alc:

Interviewer:

PART 4

Alice:

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Sue

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I the consistency ol his mutation that interests you, though, ls? You don't regard
its just another mutation, do you?

"That ight. Over sixty specimens is alt. You then look at that pattern and why its
there I's camouflage suis scrubland and woodland, which snot what you associate
‘with cheetahs normally, and more of them are appearing in the wi. | tink its cleat
that what we are seeing is an environmental adaptation actualy taking place before our
eyes.

What sit about the colour pattern ofthe king cheetah that gives it an advantage in
woodland?

Cheetahs nave enemies. Now, the king cheetah pattem isa perect example of,
perhaps the best ever, of wha we call iruptwve camouflage. I breaks up the shape of
the animal so that i's harder to decipher ft, to actually focus on what iti, and by the
time you've worked out what itis amongst the eos, i's gone. So what you're looking at
inthe king cheetah, in hat patter, i a successful mutation, And itis working wel in
the environment into which the animal is moving, so much so that you're geting more
‘of thom, not less.

So, we're right atthe beginning of tis new branch of the cheetah fami

That's right and ifs fantastic, ini? It's partcularly exciting for people, or ther sense.
cof wonder, fr thelr belt in the fact that isnot the end ofthe road, i just he
beginning. You talk tothe average person and they ealy think everything is dying out.
"Thad someone say to me recently, The real adventurers these days are the camera
people’, and thought, ‘Oh dear, have we come to Ina? and said, No, youre wrong,
there's sil so much Lo do when it comes to the wide out there, there are so many
excting areas that we can stil folow up on, that i's not the end, Is actually just the
beginning’. f you've got something adapting to now conditions, now, a big mammal
‘that’s not depressing, thats fantasti, says that we haven't destroyed anything
{pause}

Now you hear Part Three again

[the recording is repeated)

{pause}

That's the end of Part Thee.
Now tur to Pare Four
{pause}

You will hear part of radio programme in which two people, Jim and Sue,
discussing physical exercise, For questions 23 1025, decide whether the opinions are
expressed by only one of the speakers, or whether the speakers agree. Write J for Jim,
5 for Sue, or B for both, where they agree.

You now have thirty seconds in which 10 look at Part Four
{pause}

Have you seen the Latest statistics about the high percentago of people in Brain and
the United States who are fang to take enough exercise, presumably because of their
increasingly sedentary ifestyes, being office-bound during the day, stuck behind the
wine of the car and then lounging on the sofa in rot ofthe tay inthe evening?
Worrying, isnt i?

Yes, | saw that repor, Jim. But also road some figures about the amazing way gyms
and exercise clubs are springing up across the country, which surely suggests that we
‘must be geting for as a nation. Thats rather encouraging, enti?

Yeah, wel it certainly would be Hit were true. Im incined 1 think these centres are
springing up, as you say, to cash in on mankind's gully.

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‘Sue:

sien

im
Sue:

Im:

im:
Sue:

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Are you saying that people fall fo al the latest pronouncements by the TV gurus on
lot, oxeriso, vitamin and herbal supplements, etcotora?

No, that's not what | meant, though that's certainly true fora large section of the
‘population. No, | was thinking about the way most people realise deep down that taking
‘mare exercise would be beneficial and so they make the er to jin a gym or start an
‘xerise programme, with every intention of making it par ofthe ves. But Is just
100 hard, tho workload or domands from family and friends intervene and atte a fow
ooh toy right back to square one.

[Not everyone gives up, sim, but I take the point that there's a lot to squeeze into the
average day, especialy as more and more people commute long distances to work.

1 wondor motivation has a part to play hero?

{nthe way that people havo to soriusly want to get ft orit won't work?

‘That undoubtedly helps, of course, | was thinking more about group motivation I
you're going to un by yourself every moming, sal to easy to tak yoursot out of tit
its oizing or your fooling abit below par, while if there aro a numberof tends
running togather or going 1 the gym at set times, you have poor group support to keep
you going and give you a pat on the back when you've achieved something.

Hmm, and looking a the or ido of he coin, fs loss easy to bow out because you
have to face the disapproval o other mombers ofthe group.

‘We've boon taking about oxerciso as something which s done inthe increasing leisure
time wo're supposed to be enjoying now, soit hast involve an element of choice.
nat about oxerciso as par ofthe dally work routine?

(Do you mean jobs which involve a o of physical labour such as farming or ro you
thinking of employers insisting that hoi workforce doos an exorcise session once or
vice a day?

| was thinking more ofthe latir Its a way of breaking up the day toning you up and
preventing some ofthe problems which can occur wien siting 120 lag in one position,
8 well asthe drowsiness of cours.

Tim sure there are obvious advantages forthe bosses In terms of increased work output
maybe Fm just too much ofan individuals. couldnt endure the idea of enforced
Physical act. sounds too much ike school to me. On the other hand, companies
‘making spot facilities ~ gyms, pool, olcatra available 1 hei statin thir lunch
hour or before and after work seems loss authortarian and therefore moro appealing,
[Aren't we back tothe old problem of stil having to make a personal commitment to
‘sing the facilities and thon trying to stick to it?

lts a Vous cite, you mean? | suppose that's so, abt ike a running track, then?

Very apt (laugh)... (fade).

raus

Now your bear Part Four again

[The recording i repeated]

pause

That the end of Part Four:

There will now be a pause of five minute for you to copy your answers onto the separate
answer sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the questions

Note: SopfPause th recording here and time five minutes In he exam candidates willbe
reminded when tere is one minute remaining.

pause}

Thats the end ofthe est. Please stop nou: Your supervisor will now collec all the
question papers and answer sheets.

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Test 4 Key

Paper 1 Reading (1 hour 30 minutes)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1B 2A 3C 4A SB
wc UB RD BC
1s D

(two marks for each correct answer)
19D WB 2A 2C 23D 24B 2A 26D

(two marks for each correct answer)
2F 29H 30B 31G 3A 33C

‘ovo marks for each correct answer)
35B 36A 37 38A 39D 408

Paper 2 Writing (2 hours)
Tast-speolfo mark schemes

tion 1: Letter

ust discuss position of young people today with reference to
+ Iaboursaving de
eased opportunities
seldecrease in happiness as a result

presenting and developing an argument

p egister and format
Rooster consistently appropriate for a letter to a newspaper.

cohesion

ce to reason for writing,
ped argument.
< leading to a conclusion.

Test 4 Key

Target reader

Would

‘© understand the writers views on the life and opportunities for young people

+ know water the writer thought young people ar happier now than people
were in the past

Question 2: Physical Qualities and Success in Sports

Content

Article must consider

‘© physical qualities necessary to become a successful sportsman/woman
© whether mental qualities can result from participating in sport

Range

Language for

© describing

© narrating

+ explaining

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for a magazine article.

Organisation and cohesion
Clearly organised ideas.
Suitable introduction and conclusion,

Target reader

Would understand the writers views on

+ physical qualities needed by successful sportsmen and women

+ mental qualities which may be developed by sportsmen and women

Question 3: Radio Programme for Young People

Content

Proposal must put forward suggestions for a successful programme for young,
people with regard to

+ content

+ style of presentation.

Range

Language for

© giving information

+ expla
+ recommending

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for a proposal submitted to a radio station.
Organisation and cohesion

arly organised proposal, probably with headings.
Suitable introduction and conclusion.

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Target reader
Would have a clear idea about the programme, as proposed by the writer, in terms
of content, structure and style.

Question 4: Comedy in the Cinema

Content
Letter must

+ identify and describe a film

© give reasons for including it in the festival

Range
Language for
© describing
+ narrating
+ explaining

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a leter to the organiser of a film festival
Organisation and cobesion

Early explanation for reason for writing.

Clearly organised ideas.

Appropriate conclusion,

et reader

Would know

+ why the film made the writer laugh

© why it was being recommended

Question 5 (a): Things Fall Apart

Content
Essay must

+ describe the impact of the changes on Okonkwo's life
e. assess the role the changes played in Okonkwo' death

Answers must be supported by reference to the text. The following are possible

‘of son Nwoye to the missionaries

‚nkwo’s return to Unuofia is disappointing because of the changes
people won over by establishment of trading store

comment over burning of the church

realises, after be kills the messenger, there will be no war. This lack of

support leads him to suicide

Test 4 Key

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for an essay for a tutor

Organisation and cohesion
Suitable introduction and conclusion.
‘Well-organised ideas.

Target reader

Would

+ understand the impact of the changes on Okonkwo' life
© realise how far these changes contributed to his death

Question 5 (0): Bel Canto

Content
Article must

‘© describe the relationship between Gen and Carmen

+ show how danger influences the development of the relationship

Answers must be supported by reference othe text The following are posible
+ Carmen must obey the Generals

© conflict of divided loyalty for Carmen

they risk detection by other hostages

© secret meetings at night

limited opportunities to speak to each other

Range
Language for
© describing
narrating
+ explaining

Appropriacy of register and format
Register consistently appropriate for a magazine article.
Organisation and cohesion

Suitable introduction and conclusion.
Wall-organised

Target reader

Would

+ understand the relationship between Gen and Carmen

+ know how the dangers surrounding them influenced the development of their
relationship

Question 5 (e): An Inspector Calls
Content
Letter must
+ explain what makes i different from other detective stories
refer to the nature of the ‘crime’ that’s being investigated in the play

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© usually a single guilty person is revealed by proof that eliminates suspects
© in this case, everyone is guilty or implicated

© detectives usually deal with motivelopportunity

+ this inspector knows everything from the beginning

it is the ‘suspects’ who learn what they have done
the “crimes” involved are greed, hypocrisy, selfishness, self interest, lack of
concern for others

Range
Language for

© describing

narrating

+ explaining

Appropriacy of register and format

Register consistently appropriate for a college magazine article

Organisation and cohesion
Explanation of reason for writing,

Clearly organised ideas.

Suitable conclusion,

Target reader

Would understand

© what makes the play unusual as a detective story
‘© che nature ofthe ‘crimes’ involved

Paper 3 Use of English (1 hour 30 minutes)

rt 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1 2 everythinglanything 3 too 4 where/whercin — 5 like
6 fil 7 comes 8 worth 9 were/was 10 one 11 According
12 for 13 below/beneath 14 which — 15 being

2 (one mark for each correct answer)

6 incomprehensible 17 psychologists 18 countless 19 originate
xpectedly — 21 enigmatic/enigmatical 22 unknown

seriously 24 independently 25 happenings

ro marks for each correct answer)
27 missed 28 taste 29 good 30 short 31 kept

ark for each corre
s rumoured (NOT was / has been) (1) + to have accepted/taken/gor (NOT

answer)

Test 4 Key

33 (real) expectation/hope (NOT expectations) (1) + of the plan / plans being
becoming (1)

34 the exception (1) + of marketing (NOT the marketing) (1)

35 is (really) keen on (doing) (1) (NOT thrives on) (ALLOW enjoys spending time
om) + is (1)

36 bears no / not the leasuslightest (1) + resemblance/similarity to (NOT
Jikenessrelation) (1) (ALLOW inclusion of appropriate intensiirs eg.
whatsoever / at al)

37 (main) reason for going to having gone to / vi
(1) + was (1)

38 are (going) to be (NOT supposed/expected) (1) + consulted abou/over/on/
regarding/concerning (thei (1)

39 no (way of) escaping (ALLOW from) (1) + the fact shat (1)

NB: the mark scheme for Part 4 may be expanded with other appropriate answers.

ing / having visited London

Part 5 (questions 40-43 two marks for each correct answer)

40 People moving about on foot (ALLOW ‘pedestrians’ get in the way of /hold
up traffic. / Pedestrians / non-drivers are a nuisance, Paraphrase of ‘obstacle’
essential

41 (the) device

42 absurd ALLOW addiction

43 People can be persuaded to share cars. Car-sharing can be made to work. Idea
of change in attitude must be present. (Penalise answers that merely describe
the car-sharing scheme).

44 Award up to four marks for content. The paragraph should include the
following points:

À Cities are built in such a way that people have to use their cars / planning
decisions have promoted reliance on ears / people must travel long distances
for work/shopping/school

ii Feeling of power it gives the driver.

People want to be independent.

Value the flexibility che car offers.

Control their environment

iv People can avoid the discomfort of public transport / walking in polluted

Paper 4 Listening (40 minutes approximately)

Part 1 (one mark for each correct answer)
1A 2B 3C 4B SC 6A 7C BA

Part 2 (one mark for each correct answer)

9 (upside-down / upturned) dishes (upside-down / upturned)

10 enemies/predators 11 (che) winter (time) 12 (the) wind(s) (on the sea)
NOT wind effects NOT wind movement 13 sandy beaches / beaches of sand
14 human(’)s head / person(’)s head / man(’)swoman(’)s head NOT ‘head’ alone
15 (quite) shallow 16 heart(-Jrate, heare(-)beat(s) NOT movement

180

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17 internal organs NOT “organs' alone

Part 3 (one mark for each correct answer)
18D WC WA UB 2B

Part 4 (one mark for each correct answer)

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Transcript Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English Listening Tes. Test.
PART 1 You hear four different extracts. For questions 1.0 8, choose the answer (A, B or ©)

which fits best according to what you hear. Thee ae two questions foreach extrac.
Extract {pause

‘We were living in Zambia and my parents took me tothe Vitoria Falls. must have
realised even then that every fall has its om character. Bigs not always beaut,
‘lacy ribbon spiling over a cif can chango mood and appearance onthe wim ofthe
sun going behind a cloud. Likewiso, wit a roaring cascade, even the note can fer.
Fall are as capricious as they aro complex, visually and audibly. You can visit the
same fall three days in a row and find that one day i's aloo, the next its having a
tantrum with such fury that one backs away. And the day after, wil be gurgling with
ection. Fals come and go, so only the big year-round ones are marked on maps.
Many dry up in summer and spring ito Il only ater rain. Thats why | use contours on
{ho map to assess where a fal might be, Then, when | want to take a photograph, |
‘calculate the angle of Bight at dawn to achieve the maximum efect, Then I sit and wat
fora passing shower.
Ipause}
[The recording is repeated]

Estrace2 [pame]

Interviewor: So, Professor, what do restorers do?

Professor: _ Restorers work on old paintings which are anything from one century o seven
Conturies old and are, asa resul, covered with layers of discoloured varnish and grime.
The main aim of restoration iso ge people a sense of being able to look atthe works
‘without the vel of ages. Restorers can release a painting, not back o ts pristine stato
which is sadly not feasible, but to something which gives some feeling ofthe real
liveliness the painting had when I was fist painted

Interviewer: Some olics say we should leave the paintings alone, as by stripping of the old varnish
and cleaning them we're creating alot of disharmonios and getting futher away from
wat the artists intended,

Professor. Well in my view, responsible restorers are in ofoc! making a choice based upon both
science and aesthetics as to how a painting can look best In terms ofthe demands we
make on the paintings. There Is in a sense a period choice to be made, but every
Period has mado that choice and choosing not 1 intervene isa kind o period choice as
well
Ipause)

[The recording i repeated]

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Ester

PART2

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First here was a production line, and then a factory, and then a vacuum cleaner Ike no
‘thor in the worl, in silver with yalow tim, working on now principles. Al atributo to
‘John's bel that he producti ight. Two milion have now been Bought and its the
biggest seling cleaner in Bain, cutstipping the established manufacturers. The Dixon
empre is now centred on a massive factory inthe south of England, fll o new.
‘machinery and coo! colours chosen by John's wit,

Wh a thousand peopl already employed by ha frm, its now in tho mido of a
hugo expansion. A purpose-built plant noxt door is due to open next summer, meaning
{ho output wil double. In a word of high technology, many business pooplo now find
manufacturing much ess inspiring than services or manipulating data. But John is
passionate about the thing ~ something which distinguishes him rom most ofthe
People in Bish business.

[pause]
(Ihe recording is repeated}

pause)

We inhale it, eat it and walk around in clouds of it. But inspite ofthe size and ubiquity
its tiny parties, dusts far from unimportant; can even have word-shaping impact.
“ake tho sols of Jamaica and Barbados: they began le as sand, blown a speck ata
time from the Sahara Desert

In The Secret Lie of Dust, Hannah Holmes dates her obsession with dust toa vist
to the Gobi Desert. This slim volume represents an entralingy non-technical glimpse
Into this unexpectedly fascinating ls ol study and Holmes’ enthusiasm shines
through, along wih her admiration forthe people who investigate i Dust researchers
have to be meticulous and imaginativo as hey ry o capture the tiny specks of
‘evidence they spend ther ives analysing. Holmes interviows dozens of thom, and her
thumbnail sketches give a vivid Impression of fellow obsessives tramping across
(desers and up volcanoes to collect samples, and then teasing the secrets from thelr
‘miniscule catches.
[pause]
[The recording is repeated]
pause]
‘That's the end of Part One.
Now tum 1 Part Tio,

{pause}

You will bear part of a lecture onthe subject of els. For questions 9 10 17, complete
the sentences with a word or short phrase
You now have forty-five seconds in which to look at Part Tie.
Ipause]
‘What could be nicer on a hot summer's day than a cooling swim from a shetered
beach? But sometimes our swimming companions are best given a wide berth; many a
holiday dip has been ruined by an unwelcome brush wit the tentacles ofa floating
jelytsh. So, how to identity them? A jellyfish looks something like a couple ol upside.
‘down dishes and ityou imagine thatthe central part ofthe lower dish has been
removed, there's a mouth in that postion. Around In rim there may bo many long fine
tentacles which extend and which in many speci are used for singing.

Jelyish don't have many enemies - very few things eat them, basically because
thoy aro 87% wator- it ko eating a soggy letuco leat roaly They also have a

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PART 3

Presenter:

Hal:

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{gelatinous texture and, o course, they have a sting. But, or all ha, jolyfch seldom
Ivo long; In act, many of them only Ive for one year, so during the wintertime they dio
of. Some small ones that will develop into the big join Ho attached to rocks and
‘overhangs in sheltered postions and then later Ihay grow to ful size, they reproduce
‘and thal be ther itecycto,

‚Jelysh have a tendency to swarm that is, they don ll consciously decide to
‘swarm, In fact thay have very Emi contro over where they swim. Theyre very
‘Vulnerable to wind efect onthe sea and o dal movements. Sometimes jellyfish and
human beings come together and the consequences can be rather painful. This is
because jlyish get cad into sheltered bays, by the same processes which create
sandy beaches.

“There are many diferent kinds of els, and the one most commonly encountered,
in Britain at least, i he boxjllyih. This has a body size up to roughly that of a
persons head, and sity tentacestaling behind it, giving an overall length of around
{hroe metres. I los along near he coast wih these tonacles strung out in an attempt
to catch is main prey, whieh is al sans of smal sh and crustaceans, hoy e inclined
to tam up in swarms In quit shallow areas where they can be quie ticky to 808,
‘especialy no water is sunt oo. So when pooplo rush into the water unawares, they
‘can run into what seems Ike a curtain of tentacles, I not very nice and then ts
Heut 0 avoid geting stung.

So, what should you doi this happens? Now, when jelyish sting, your intial
reaction i 1 star running away, get out of he water as quickly as possible, Bu,
actual, the more you run, the faster your heart rate becomes, and the quicker he
‘venom is absorbed. So, actual, the fst thing to do is to calm down the person who's
been stung ts also been shown that you can neutralise any tentacles that are sion
the porson’s body by the application of vinegar

But not al olyich sting. For oxamplo Ihe biue-coloured moon jes Is common
‘around Bran. lt won't harm you and isa beautiful sight. You can see its internal
‘organs because is vitualy transparent and these seem to glow in the dark in this
lovely blue colour. So theyre wol worth looking out for

‘Other varieties which you might spot include … (ado)

Ipavse}
Now youl hear Part Tivo again.
[he recording i repeated]
pause)

That's the end of Pot Two.

Now turn to Part Three

[pame]

You will hear part of an interview with Hal Jordan who has recently written a book on
the history of musi. For questions 8 to 22, choose the answer (A,B, C or D) which fie
best according to what you hear.

You now have one minute in which to look at Part Three.

{pause}

In the studio we have Hal Jordan, eminent classical composer and music historian, Hal
has written atascinating book tracing the major breakthroughs inthe history of musi.
Nov I'd ike to start atthe wrong end, so lo speak, (laughs) and ask you, Hal, what
‘effect you think computers have had on music and composing in paricular?
Wie the most obvious one is practical, A composer can uso a computer Ike a word
processor fo speed up the whole business of writing the parts fo individual instruments
Iman renos ice ute te ova of word processing fr nr, um...
18

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Presenter:

Hal:

Presenter:

Hat:

Presenter:
Hal:

Presenter:
Hal:

Prosenter:

Hat

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has to some extent changed the psychology ol the way wo write as well, because you
can tr tings out that you would have tied before. So think thats one thing,
though there's a catch to al his which s that only someone who can read music can
tell whether what the computer has come up with sight And what we spend al our
time doing is correcting what the computer has produced, but Im not sure whats going
10 happen infty years timo when people no longer know what music's supposed to
look ik.

But computers take some of the drudgery out of your work.

Coral, but some composers have also used thom to play games with music, you
know, by introducing the chance principle, where you just lt he computer choose
notes. What's interesting is that, in his experiment, we're bypassing the human ear,
‘which has always been crucial in assessing music. And afer a while, everybody's
realised its a bind alloy.

But nota complete waste of time, surely? Culturally things happen for atime unt
something becomes a convention and then i's abeoluely necessary creatively to break
that convention. Perhaps machines can help us do that.

‘Absolutely. Machines general have had a huge effect on music and the most obvious
‘one is the Invention of recorded sound atthe end ofthe ninateenth century
{Unpredictble things ensued, for example ~ um - that music from one culture was.
card to another, mixed with it and started a ir form of music. Or the fact hat
audiences start to hear music they were unaccustomed to and this affected how they
stoned, the way they heard their own music.

Looking at eater breakthroughs, how was music passed on bolore people worked out
a system for writing music down on paper = notation | believe Its called, isnt I?
Correct, yes. Wel, I was done largely by momory or by someone singing ito someone
‘so, as simple as that. Oddly enough, the invention of notation in Europe in about the
year 1000 was th fist big step that took Western music away trom other forms of
music, because elsewhere people never realy cracked it. They kept othe traditional
way, which involved memory and improvisation, so music happened spontaneously.
nat notation did was that ld “Tis is what is Ike today and we can perorm it
tomorrow exactly the same. We can hand i to someone who's never metus, if theyre
sutaby proiciont, and hay pay tas wo

Excopt they dont, do thoy?

Not exactly but it's closer than any other systems ever been, And the other thing was it
gave you a graphic layout fr music and it meant you coulé have architecture for music,
you could build structures you couldn’ possibly concelve of just by improviing, or
singing to your mate.

So, A shit the balance of power from the performer tothe composer?

Bore that, al prformors were composer in a way, because they were making it up
as they went along, Sil in some Eastom muse, and European fok music 100, o
composor and the performer are the same person.

‘This rominds me ofthe impact of witing on language. Some linguists talk about he
invention of ring having cost us dea, as it removed us trom the spontanaly of
process and xed more in place,

Except that ifs also tuo that the spontaneous version of music caried on alongside,
notation was just another tool Take jazz which is an Alrcan-Westorn amalgamation in
ich people improvise and yet ts intermingled with Ihe techniques of notation. Somo
listeners boliove orronoousty that jazz is chaotic, while the musicians are actually
working 1 a prearranged pattern, ike a map i you tke, but instead of having it st out
In trot o! thom, ts in their ads.

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And so lot's tum to... lade)
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[Now youl hear Part Three agan.
[The recording is repeated)
{pause}

That's the end of Part Three.
Now tum 10 Part Fou

pause)

You will hear two colleagues, Tina and Harry talking about the problems of tafe
congestion in their ei: For questions 23 10 28, decide whether the opinion are
expresse by only one ofthe speakers, or whether he speakers agree. Write T for Tina,
1H for Harry, or B for both, where they agree.

You now have thirty seconds in which to look at Par Four

{pause}

Hi, Tia, You look a bit razzlod, Whats up?

(Oh, Haro, you wouldnt Believe the traf lts even worse than ever this morning. | put
down tothe fact that they've brought those new bus lanes into use.

‘Well the fact thatthe buses now have priority over cars on some roads is meant to
solve the tafe problem, not make worse. | came by bus as Usual and I got here at
my normal time

“here you are, tha just goes to show. If the system was working properly, then you'd
bo geting here in half he ime; as it is you're no better off and Ive been hold upto no
aval,

ls a nice idea Tina, but actually here is no bus lane on my route, they said that the
road wasnt wide enough, remember, unless they cu dovm al those trees and there
was a public outer. Anyway, who says it's o no aval. fit means youl consider taking
the bus in futur, then maybe its achieved its objective.

Umm .. hada thought of in that way. That would be absolutely typical of our ety
Council, wouldnt it? Anyway, that may work for some people, but to tel you the tut, I
Just dort fancy siting on a bus and that's all here is tit

Yes, and thats how a lot of people feel unfortunately, and | have to say find it rather a
ssh atitude Tina. This ety’ trafic problem is not going t improve unless we all
‘work att together, and hal means everybody making certain sacrifices, tke using thelr
‘cars less. | don't think people mind that, actually.

(OK, don’ got on your high horse. | guess we've ll ot used 10 a certain degree of
personal freedom, and the car plays a prety large par in that. No-0ne' going to give
{hat up wilingly, you know.

| suppose the scheme does represent an attempt to rest people's freedom, but |
welcome that, you ask me, i's not before ime. And lets face i, the roac's
{clocked and you can't get to work, you've lst your personal freedom in any case.
‘That may be the case, but at least no-one'steling me how | should lead my Io. Its
alight for you, the bus takes you virtual door-to-door and you ve right nent to that
supermarket. What about when | want to go out after work or get my shopping on the
way home? its quite a long walk rom my fatto the bus stop, you know, and thoy aren't
as frequent on my route either.

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Harry: OK, take your point, but look this way. If most people habitually took the bus, and
‘only fll back on thir cars when they had some bona do reason, tke your trp tothe
‘supermarket, that woul sil bea great improvement on everyone leaping into the car
without giving ita moments thought, wherever they wanted to go somownere. I's the
‘unnecessary tris hat cause all he hold-ups actualy.

‘Tina: Now don doubt for a moment that you're capable of doing that Harry, but | scarcaly
‘know anyone else who's in a poston to even ty, What about al the people with Kids
have got to do the school run and sti get to the fee on time?

Harry: Wel the kids can get Ihe bus Ike everyone else.

Tina: No, thal never happen, Hary Mind you... (fade)

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