(sedis First Certificate Practice Tests O eight complete FCE tests CO accurate exam specifications O detailed guidance and helpful tips O full-colour speaking section O extra writing bank and glossaryPexam OVERVIEW FCE Paper 1: READING ee mee euch es Ti CO teoicurdy 1 | Muttipte choice 8 Task focus: reading for detailed understanding of a text, gist, opinion, attitude, tone, purpose, main| idea, meaning from context, text organisation features SES Clr You answer four-option multiple-choice questions on a text 2 | Gapped text 7 Task focus: reading to understand how a text is structured [Sentences have been removed and placed in jumbled Jorder after a text. You decide from where in the text the sentences have been removed. Mformaljinformal) 120-180 words 3 | Multiple matching 6 You match information to dfforent texts or Task focus: reading for differont sections of a text. specific information in @ text, detail, opinioy attitude FCE Paper 2: WRITING PuSRC RCL nL cn Rocka Pots ened 1 | Question 1 Part Vis You are required to write a letter or email based on Writing 2 leter or emait | compulsory. information or prompts. The information or prompts will not exceed 160 words and may include graphic and. pictorial material. Texts may include advertisements, letters, emails, diaries, short articles, etc. 2 | Questions 2-4 may include a letter, an article, a report, an essay, a review, a story. You have a choice from four tasks 120-180 words Question 5 is a two-option question based on the set books. ‘You must carry out a writing task, using appropriate style ‘and format. The writing task will be spacified in up to 70 words FCE Paper 3: USE OF ENGLISH Task focus: vocabulary Part | Task type and focus | Number | Task format Oued 1 | Muttiple-choice cloze 2 ‘A multiple-choice cloze text with 12 gaps, followed by 12 Task focus: vocabulary four-option questions. 2 | Open cloze 2 ‘A mooified cloze (ext with 12 gaps which you must Task focus: grammar ond fill with the appropriate word, vocabulary 3 | Word formation 10 ‘text with 10 gaps. You are asked to complete the toxt | by making an appropriate word from the word prompt ‘you are given for each gap. 4 | Key’ word transformations |e Task focus: grammar and vocabulary This tack consists of eight discrete ‘key’ word transformations. You are asked to complete a sentence lwhich means the same as the given sentence using the key word.FCE Paper 4: LISTENING Part | Task type and focus | Number — | Task format Coe 1 | Muttiple choice 8 A series of short unrelated extracts, of approximately 20 seconds Task focus: understanding each, from monologues or exchanges between interacting speaker gist, detail, function, There is one three-option question for each extract. purpose, attitude, opinion, relationship, topic, placo, situation, genre, agreement, ete 2 | Sentence completion 10 ‘A monologue or text involving interacting speakers, of ‘Task focus: detail, specific approximately 3 minutos, Tho task consists of 10 gapped sentence: information, stated opinion | Multiple matching 8 A series of short related extracts, of approximately 30 seconds eac~ ‘Task focus: understanding rom monologues. The multiple matching questions require sist, detail, function, selection of the correct option from a list of six. purpose, attitude, opinion relationship, topic, place, situation, genre, agreement, ‘& [Muttipte noice 7 'A monologue or text involving interacting speakers, oF ‘Task focus: understanding approximately three minutes, Thera are seven thres-option attitude and opinion, specific questions, information and gist FCE Paper 5: SPEAKING rg Say Ta a oad 1 The interlocutor asks each | Verbal questions| You must be able to candidate to say a litle + give personal information, about themselves, + talk about present circumstances/past experiences. + talk about future plans. Candidates talk about a pair | Visual small, | You must be able to of photographs. with verbal and | give information, Tong turn in tubries | + express your opinions. 4mins + relate photos to yourself and your own experience, 3 The interlocutor asks Visual stimuli, | You must be able to Two-way candidates to carry out | with verbal and | + exchange information and opinions. collaborative | task based on vistal written rubrics |+ express and justify opinions. task prompts, These may include + agree, disagree or partly agree, 3mins | photographs, line drawings, + suggest and speculate, diagrams ar maps. 4 The interlocutor asks Verbal prompts | You must be able to Three-way | candidates general opinion + exchange information and opinions. discussion | questions about the topic + express and justify opinions, 4mins | covered in Part 2 + agree, disagree or partly agree.Sy Sor . on Sag essentials ey Zo, Ce %, First Certificate Practice Tests Charles Osborne HEINLE cs cE“ %, HEINLE oF CENGAGE Learning Heinle Exam Essentials Fist Certificate Practice Tests, | © 2006, 2009, Heinle, Cengage Learning Second Edition Charles Osborne ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. 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The series is characterised by the close attention each component pays to developing a detailed knowledge of the skils and strategies needed for success in each paper of part of the First Certificate Practice Tests helps learners become aware of FCE exam requirements, offors details about the format and language in the exam and helps learners develop exam skills necessary for success. The book also offers extensive practice in all parts of the exam, using the actual test format. Taking the FCE Exam The FCE is at Level 3 of the series of Cambridge ESOL Examinations: Level 1 is the Key English Test, Level 2 the Preliminary English Test, Level 4 the Cartificate in Advanced English and Level 5 the Certificate of Proficiency in English. FCE is also at Level 3 of the ALTE framework (ALTE, the Association of Language Testers in Europe, promotes transactional recognition of levels of language proficiency and certification). Itis also classified as being at 82 level of the Common European Framework. The FCE is widely recognised in commerce and industry, and by universities and similar educational institutions, as proof that the holder of this qualification can do office work or take a course of study in English. Tho exam consists of five Papers: Paper_1. Reading (1 hour): Three parts with comprehension questions. Tasks include multiple choice, gapped text and multiple matching. The focus is on understanding gist, main points, detail, attitude, purpose, opinion and text structure as well as deducing meaning, Paper 2. Writing (1 hour 20 minutasl: Two parts, each requiring candidates to produce a piece of writing ~ a letter, an email, an article, an essay, a report, a review or a story - written for a given purpose and target reader. Paper 3, Use of English (45 minutes): Four parts with cloze tests, word formation and key word transformations focusing on vocabulary and grammar. Paper 4, Listening (40 minutes approximately|: Four parts with recorded texts and comprehension questions, Tasks include multiple choice, sentence completion and multiple matching. The focus is on understanding gist, main points, detail or specific information, purpose, attitude, opinion, relationship, topic, place, situation, genre and agreement, as well as deducing meaning. 4 FCE Tests introduction Paper 5. Speaking (14 minutes approximately): Four parts, generally involving two candidates and two ‘examiners, focusing on candidates’ ability to use general interactional and social language, organiso a larger unit of discourse (comparing, describing, expressing opinions}, sustain an interaction, exchange ideas, express and justify opinions, etc. Preparing for the FCE Exam In preparing for the five papers, the following points should be taken into account: Reading: Candidates need to be familiar with a range of reading material, such as newspaper articles, advertisements, brochures, guides, manuals, correspondence and reports, and with different approaches to reading. Its important for them to raalisa that different strategies can be used for different parts of the Reading Paper. For example, reading to find specific information is the best strategy in Part 3, where candidates have to find out where a cortain piece of information is located. Writing: Candidates must be able to write a letter or email for Part 1 and a letter, article, report, essay, review or story for Part 2, so practice with these types of writing is essential, Candidates should practise covering all the Points provided in the input and their writing must display organisation and coherence, clear layout, appropriate register, control and accuracy of language. Use of English: As well as general practice in grammar and vocabulary, candidates should exercise the precise skills necessary for the tasks here: the use of a word or Phrase in context, how words with similar meanings are Used in different collocations, accuracy with common structures, phrasal verbs and lexical phrases, and the different methods of word formation. Listening: Practice with pre-listening tasks (focusing en developing an expectation of what might be said) is essential here, a8 is thorough familiarity with a wide variety of spoken English, in terms of discourse types, accents, speeds and degree of background nies, Listening for different purposes should also be axercised: to get the gist of to find specific information, Speaking: Candidates need practice in using spoken English effectively, which includes mastery of conversational skills (such as turn taking and the ‘appropriate way to participate in a discussion, providing full but natural answers to questions, requesting Clarification and speaking clearly and audibly at all times. Further information can be obtained from the Cambridge ESOL website: wwnw.cambridgeESOL oraFCE Practice Tests: contents First Certificate Practice Tests in the Heinle Exam Essentials series prepares candidates for the FCE examination by providing & full practice tests, accurately following the latest exam specifications. There are 2 guided tests at the beginning, which feature essential tips to practise exam strategy. Thase essential tips offer guidance and general strategies for approaching each task. Other tips offer advice relevant to specific questions in the guided tests. These 2 comprehensive guided tests will help students prepare for each paper in the manner outlined above, while the following 6 tests (without guidance) will offer students thorough practice at a realistic exam level. ‘The CDs or cassettes accompanying the book include the audio materials for Paper 4 (Listening), which have been recorded so as to accurately reflect the audio ‘element of the actual exam, Awriting bank includes sample answers for the tasks in Paper 2 (Writing), writing tips in the form of notes, and useful phrases and expressions for the particular task ‘types. Varied visual materials for Paper 5 (Speaking) have also been included, while a language bank supplies useful phrases and expressions for use in the Speaking Paper when discussing the visual material. There is also a glossary for each test. explaining vocabulary from Paper 1 that is likely to be unfamiliar to students. Clear and straightforward design simplifies use of the book. Exam overview tables ensure that key information is readily accessible, while @ specially designed menu makes it easy to navigate through the different papers end parts of each practice tost. FCE Practice Test: In writing this book, three guiding principles have been observed: First, that it should be useful for teachers, students sitting the FCE exam for the first time and students re-stting the exam, whether thoy are working alone or in a class. Students approaching FCE for the first time would be best advised to work through the book linearly, developing their skills and canfidance; those re.sitting tho, ‘exam can consult the overview tables to concentrate on. particular areas for targeted revision. The general edition can be used by students working in a class, while the edition with answer key provides guidance and correction, ensuring that students working alone can benefit from active support while attempting these tests. ‘The second principle is that the questions should accurately reflect the whole range of questions found in the FCE exam. Thus the student can develop the invaluable skill of obtaining quidance as to the general content and the best way of approaching the task from ‘the questions themselves. Seeing the questions in this light-as instructions to the candidate from the examiner, rather than intimidating challenges ~ also helps students feel less daunted by the whole experience of sitting a ‘major exam like this. Tha third principl is thet the texts sed inthe practice toete chould be varied, fully reprocontative of theee us in the exam and interesting. Everyone finds it easier ‘0 learn a skill if the subject matter is relevant to his or her lifestyle and interosts. In choosing, editing and creating the texts here, we have done our utmost to ensure that, the experience of working with this book is as stimulating and rewarding as possible, Charles Osborne, January 2008 ce Tests introduction 5,FCE TEST fa] PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking I Pern) You are going to ‘according to tha text, The wrestler who became an author Jere Watson looks lke the biggest, sweetest teddy ‘bear you ever saw. It is only when he opens his mouth that you notice the missing front teeth. ‘Watson isa three-time world champion wrestler turned author: He was adored by fans because he was diffrent: hile other wrestlers were supreme athletes, he was Justa hulk who knew how to rake a ht. You could throw as many chairs as you liked at Pete Watson, you could smack him repeatedly, but he wouldn't go down. ‘After two autobiographies and a series of children’s stories, he has just written a brilant fst novel a work of immense power and subtlety likely to gain a wide readership. At its simplest it is about a boy and his dad geting together after fete apart. though there is ar more to it than that. Was he inspired by anyone he knew? The father: he says, based on guys he meton the road, wrestlers, frends of his, who appeared to be leading exciting. ves, but deep down. were prety miserable. Wasson does not come from traditional wrestling stock. He grew up in Long island, New York His father was an athletics director with a PHD, his mother a physical education teacher with two masters degrees — one in literature, the other in Russian history He was a big boy, bullied for his size. One day his neighbour had a go at him, and forthe frst time Watzon resized he could use his weight and size instead of feeling award about i fewas a turning point. ‘At college, he did a degree in communication studies. Meanwhile, he was learning the ropes of professional en FCE Test 1) PAPER 1 Reading > Part 1 1d an article about a wrestler who become an author. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet, resting. Did his parents try to dissuade him! ‘No. They wore just really insistont that | finshed college. | am, pretty sure they thought 'd get hure and quic wrestling” But he didn’. He looks in remarkably good condition for someone Who spent 20 years in the ring. His skin is smooth and firm; there are few visible scars. ‘k's amazing what retirement can do for you. | looked really rough five years ago, and now I think I look a good deal younger” he says. People are surprised by the sofeness of his hhandshake. “Yeah, that’ the wrestlers handshake; he ays. Do you have tobe a good actor tobe a good wrestler? “used to realy resent the acting label, but ics acting, ‘When it really good, when youre felng i and letting that real emotion fit comes closer to being real’ What 4d his children think when they saw him gecting hur? “Wel, they used to think I never got hurt because that's what | told them.When they got old enough to realise | cid, they topped enjoying i. That was, in pare, what led to my decision to got out! ae NN ee Acre, haere cee ‘Nowadlays, his time is dedicated to family and books — his next novel is about boy wrestlers living on the same block, and he is also writing more children’ stories. He does not think this life is so diferent from wresting. “Wrestling is all about characters. he says.'So when my fans hear Ive written a novel, | don't get the sense that they feel Ive abandoned them’ neEssential tips > Read tho txt fest o get the ‘onal moaning. Don worry about individual words that ‘you don't know. > The quostions fellow tho ‘same order as tho rolovant Information in the text. > Underine the key words in teach question and in the four options > Look in the text for {information that supports one ‘ofthese options, but don't ‘expect to find exactly the ‘some words, ‘example, Pate frequently los Dut he wasn't aggressive, option Ais notthe correct anewer. ‘Question 3: This isa question bout vocabulary. f you don't know the meaning of the words (inthis ease ‘stock, you can wer the question by looking ‘the context. Tha sentences Sor traditional wrestling stock” {are about his parents” professions. What is the correct ption? ‘Question 4: An option is correct ‘only if you can find clear support forit inthe tons. Forinstance, ‘option C claims that Pete's parents wanted him to stop \wrosting. Can you find support {or thatin tho tox? For which of the four options ean you find ‘support inthe text? What impression do we get of Pete Watson's skils as 2 wresth He frequently lost because he was not very aggressive. He was too gentle and friendly to be a good wrestle He was injured a lot because he didn't fight back. His speciality was letting his opponent hit him. comp Itis suggested that Watson's first novel is based on his own autobiography. will be popular with thosa who liked his autobiographies. will not only appeal to his fans. is not much more than a simple story. voa> What does ‘traditional wrestling stock’ in line 20 refer to? A. Watson's childhood B_ Watson's family background © Watson's educational background. Watson's background in athletics What did Watson's parents feel about his intorest in wrestling? ‘They were afraid he would got hurt. They insisted that he should have proper training at college. They wanted him to give up wrestling They thought he would abandon the sport qui gomp> Watson seems to be in good condition now ‘A although he has rated. B_ inspite of being a wrestior for so long. © because he stoppad wrestling five years ago. 1D and he finds this fact amazing. How does Watson regard the idea that wrestling is like acting? He resents the suggestion. He thinks wrestlers aren't good actors. He has come to accept it He doesn’t think wiestling can compare to acting. voor What doos That’ in lino 50 refer to? ‘A the fact that Watson's children got older B the fact that Watson often got hurt © the fact that Watson's children no longer enjoyed watching him perform the fact that Watson could not tell his children the teuth ° Watson's present life is not so different from his past profession because his work is still connected with characters. he is writing about wrestling, his previous profession. hi family are still more important than anything els. his fans still follow his career with interest. coop CE Test 1» PAPER 1 Reading b> Part +You are going to read an article about videogames, Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each ‘dap (9-15), There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use, Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. and ; . videogames Injust a few decades the videogame industry has become a * lot bigger than the film business. In terms of turnover, what is rather grandly called ‘interactive entertainment’ makes ‘twice as much money as Hollywood cinema. Which of course leaves people In the film business wondering if they can harvest any ofthis new income. is there any way of making flms more appealing to people who play videogames? Making a film out of a best-selling videogame can certainly uaranteealarge audience. [9] ]New videogames = rave stunning action sequences tha ey on fantasy effects, and now films are being released with similar scenes. Gravity is discarded as heroes leap across huge gaps, while slow- motion techniques shaw bullets movingtrough heippling ak |A major segment of the videogame market comprises science-fiction games, and filmmakers have started to realise that they could set fiims in similar sc-fifuture worlds. * (0 ‘Any attempt to borrow more than the setting froma videogame is probably doomed. . There are many examples of successful film-videogame combinations, Rather than making a film using characters and stories from a videogame, the trick seems to be to make a film that has a fast-moving action sequence and then bring w out a videogame based on that sequence. People who enjoyed the film will probably want to buy the videogame, © af ECE Test 1)» PAPER 1 Reading >» Part 2 ‘Why do game players feel disappointed by films based on their favourite games? [12] Videogames can show the action from a number oF perspectives easily, because ‘everything is computer generated. But filming @ sequence from twenty different cameras would cost a fortune, 50 it simply fsr’t done in the film version ~ leaving the game players feeling that the film didn’t look as real as the videogame, Cameras matter in another sense, too. Ina film the director shows you the action from certain perspectives but makes sure he doesn't show you some things to keep you in suspense. Think of your favourite thriller. [13] In films you are not supposed to have access to all the information. Suspense and mystery are essential elements of film-making. i] When you playa game, you have to do certain tasks to proceed to the next level. Therefore, you must be able to see everything in order to make your choices, to Read the text bofore and after each gap. ry to guess what the missing information i. > Go through the gepped sentences. Try to find link hetwoen the toxt and the gapped ‘sentences. > Tho toxt and the gapped santonco wil the same topic. > Re-ead the whole toxt 10 meke sue it ake seus, ‘Question 8: The sontonce befor the gap talk shout guarantesing 'a large audios’. Ia film has a large audience, what Is 1? Find an option that defines whet it ‘Question 13: What kind of fim sa thriller? Which sentence option refers o one? ‘Question 14: Tho lst sentence ofthe paragraph before the gap tals about ‘essents elements of fim-making’. The next paragraph talks about videogames. Which santonco ‘option makes e suitable topic sentence fer this pareareph? FCE Test 1>» PAPER 1 Reading b> Pare?FCE ise 1 Dunn Essential tips > Skim tough the whole toxt roget a yaneral aes. » Read the questions and Lundedine tho key words. Mako sire you understand ‘the exact meaning of each > Look quickly through # {or information about words in each question. Remember that the key words right not be inthe txt 3t but here wil be other words sr expressions with that feaning. » tt you find 9 vet wher the key words ave mentioned, Took through the other texts se wall make sure you have 01 the cartect answer. ‘Question 21: This person didnt fallow hisher parents profession for financial reasons", What financial reason? Question 23: someone comes fom 'afong Line’ of people in emain profession, who else was in that profession? ‘Quostiors 25,26: There are citferent ways 0 say that ‘someone ancourages you to do something In whieh two texts fan you find reerence to encouragement? You are going to read 8 magazine sicia in which four young neaple talk about how ‘their parents’ caroers have influenced ther. For questions 16-30 choose from the people {A-D). The people may be chosen more than ance. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet ‘Which of the people ‘thinks his of her parent’ job is boring? was discouraged from foltowing the same profession? chenged his or her mind about o furure career? experienced pressure ta follow the same profession? dlisits other peopla in hie or hor paronts profession? ‘would not follow the same profession for financial reasons? fects he oF she has not boon infiuenced in choosing a career? ‘comes from a long line of people in this profession? thinks the profession in quastian offre few opportunities? ‘wos encouraged to follow the samo profession? thinks the profession in question is too stressful? is concormed his or her choice will cause an argument? thinks that success in his or her parent's profession is difficult? thinks his or her parent's profession is rewarding? 10 Se Test 1>r PAPER Reading > Parts [25] |[26] | a 28) | aA Chip off the Old Block How much are children influenced in thelr choice of profession by thelr parents’ jobs? We asked four young people about their experience. AGraham Button | suppose most people are influenced in one way or another by the jobs their parents do. My dad isa freelance Duilder, lke his father and his grandfather, and that ‘means he was often out working in the evenings or at ‘weekends when T was a child | grew up thinking hard physical work was what fathers usually did 1 Uhink e was proud of doing 2 real’ job, something with his hands, ‘whieh is perhaps why he always tried to push me into taking up the same profession. And of course he had his ‘own business, which he wanted to continue after he retized. When Iwas in high school, I decided that I really didn’t want to go into the family business, so a the moment 'm studying History a university. My father probably thinks I'm going to become a partner in his frm alter I graduate, so 1 do worry that we might have a big fight about this some time inthe future. B Sue Smith, My mother’s a nuclear physicist, which sounds very ‘exciting. The truth is it's pretty tough profession. For years my mother wasn't getting paid very well tthe institute where she worked, Thats one of the things that discouraged me from going into the same sort of work. And I just don't dink i avery intresting jb Ofcourse it sounds very important, but as far as I can See, you spend most ofthe day ata desk doing hundreds of calculations, and then checking and rechecking them. My mother did try to motivate me to take an interest in scence subjects when I was about 14 015, and I think she'd be secretly pleased if | wanted tobe a scientist, but she's never put any sor of pressure on me. But I now she also thinks ~ as Ido — that there aren't so many jobs availabe in pure research, which is what she does. eet ~___.. Barry Porter, When people find out my mother’s an actress. they always ask what Hollywood films she's been in, and {have to explain that she's only ever worked in provincial theatres. She's hardly ever been on television, which is ‘why not mary people know her. That's one ofthe problems with the theatre: very few people get to the top ofthe profession, and you have to be extemely lucky jst to make a living from it. Actors ate nervous, highly- strung people, worrying about where the nex job's ‘coming from. Even if had any talent for acting, Fd be pat off by that side oft. Most of the other actors I've ‘met, people working with my mather, strike me as very arrogant people; | don’ really think 1 get on with them. ‘As you can gather, I really don’ think my fatue is in the theatre, and in any case my mother has aways tried 10 steer me away ffom taking up the profession. D Ruth Lawrence ‘My father teaches Maths at high school, which definitely used to come in handy when we had a Maths test the next day! I suppose there were disadvantages, too. ‘hink in the back of his mind he expected me tobe good at Maths Dbecause he was always thereto explain it. The truth ie Ie lovey been tebe atthe sujet 29 alsy use vet Ae about the satisfaction you can get from teaching, and I do think he's right about that. He'd talk about the long holidays and the short working day trying to get me interested in taking a teaching qualification [used to think [wanted to bea teacher, but then | began to think ofthe disadvantages. The profession's changed and these days teachers have to work alot in the holidays and prepare alot at home, In the end I decided to go into accounting, and I don't really think my dad's job affected ‘my decsion ata FCE Test 1)» PAPER 1 Reading >> Parts 14PAPER 1 Reading Sra PAPER 3 Use of English ‘You must answer this que PAPER 4. Listening PAPER'S Speaking 11You have seen the following advertisement and would like more information about the summer school. Read the advertisement carefully, together withthe notes you have made. Then write a letter to Mrs Brown, the director of the school, Using all your notes, Where ? nearest underground station? ENGLISH SUMMER SCHOOL ‘Spend the eummer in London improving your English at the Capital Language School! Y English lessons in central dotes? Y Classes throughout summer fee mar London ection Y Wide range of teisure hat 7, © smattessses ané modern aston sortof teaching facies Accommodation on nae wo 7 ee facilities? £200 perweck Father nlormaton tom Me Susan Brown Dreaar including accommodation? ‘Write @ letter of between 120 and 150 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any addresses. Essential tips > Read the instructions and underine key words and [phrases that show whet you must say or ask in your Tater. > Rad the advertisement and the nétes cartuly. Decide ‘who you are writing to. Should your ltr be formal or Informal? > Plan the three sections of your latter: introduction, body ‘and conclusion, Introduction: Say you have seen the advertisement, you ‘are Interested inthe summer school and you would like ‘more information. ‘Body: Form questions using the notes. Remember that ‘you must use all your nots. Uso a minture of ciract ‘questions (What i the address of tho echoo!? and Indirect questions (f would Ike to know i the schoo! is ‘pen during the fist week of June). Be careful with Word order in indirect questions. Indirect questions do ot have question marks. The body of your le ay by when you would ko a reply and ‘that you are looking forward to hearing from Mr Brown. Should you use Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely to end your letor? Check th length of your letter, your grammar, speting and punctuation. 12 FCETest 1)» PAPER 2 Wiiting b> Part 1FCE ia PAPER 1 Reading REE a PAPER 5 Use of English mal PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking Panta | Decide which question you ‘can answer best.Do you have ‘dees and vocabulary for any ‘of the questions? > Undertine the key words in the instructions > Plan the three sections of ‘your answer and decide on the mein point of esch paragraph. > Spend some time making notes about each paragraph, > Make sure your ideas are Clearly organised. Every peragraph should be on one ‘opie > Chock the length of your ‘answer, your grammar, ‘palling ana punctuation, ‘Question 2: Think of a way to link the content of your stary ‘with the tile, What kind of hone eal ean change your Ke? Decide onthe characters (and ‘their altionship) and the setting Using vocabulary and ‘expressions you know. 's your story going to be tolé in ‘the fist person Wor third person thel? The events in your Story shoul appear ina logical ‘sequence. Cheek th use of ‘Question 3: Use a neutral style. In your intraduction you should ‘say brifly what you ae going to ‘write about, Make sure you [answer both quostions. Describe ‘your poreession in detail Give ome background information to ‘plain what makes it special to you. Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 1120-180 words in an appropriate style. 2 You have decided to enter a short story competition. The competition rules say that the story must begin with the following words: ‘Mark could never imagine that this telephone call would change his life forever. Write your story 3 You see t ‘notice on your school noticeboard: * What is your favourite possession? * Why is it special to you? Write an article for the school magazine answering these questions. ‘Write your article 4 You recently saw this notice in @ popular English-language magarine called Ginema Nows: Have you seen any good films lately? If you have, write a review for our ‘magazine! Include information on the plot, charactors and special effects ‘and say why you think the film is worth seeing, ‘We will publish the best reviews in next month’ is Write your review. 5 Answor one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the sat books, Either (a) Ifthe book you have read were made into a film, which character would be the most interesting? Write a letter to an English pen fiend who has read the same book, saying which character you imagine would be most interesting in a film and explaining why. Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses. Or —_(b) ‘A story must have conflicts to make it interesting.’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write an essay, giving your ‘opinions with reference to ine DOOK you nave read. ‘Question 4: You ate wsiting far a popular magazine, so the syle of your Fviow could be som formal, Organise your ideas in paragraphs and make Sure you answer all pare ofthe {Quoston. in the introduction, you Could describe the fim in gonorat terms. (What i the fin called? What Kind of fi 12 Wh dlvected i? Who 225 in 7} The main body could Const of to more para hich you should doseroe and ‘comment on te plat. characters and ‘special effects. n the conelusion say ‘hy you think the Fim is worth seeing, ‘Question Sia: The question asks you to think ofan interesting eharact You don't have to write about the main ‘character. Your leer should be Infocenal ‘Question Sf}: Do you think that conflicts mate a book interesting? Make a ist ofthe things that make ¢ book or story interesting. Expross your ‘pinion and support i with exam tro en nein nm thw Da lwhare somatning ta confit oF Something else made you want to carry on reading. Foe Tet 19» PAPER2 Writing >> Par‘2 134Beis PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. Writing Poe PAPER 4 Listening ern PAPERS Speaking Soma of the questions wil ask you to choose a word rom a set of words with similar meanings > The word you need may be 1 oF allocation, Idiom, an expression or fixed hres. You may need a reposition, which is par of a Phrasal verb ora linker. > you are aot sure wien of the options fits best, say the santonce to yourself and uso the one that sounds Bes > When you neve fished, read the text again to make sure it ‘makos sense. ‘Question 4: The gapped word art ofa fixed parase. Which Verb best completes the phrase “when ito? ‘Question : Sisters, brothers, grandparents are al. of your family. ‘Question 1: The gapped word is 1d expression. Which ve the best for somebody’? For questions 1=12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, Cor D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer shot Example: ° Aldea Bview C thought D decision aA Be DI WORKING mothers ———““ Roliable studies have shown that the children of working mothers have no more problems than children whose mothers stay at home. My personal (0)... is that mothers should work if they wish. Some women have invested so much in a career that they cannot (1)... 0 give it Up. Others have to work because of economic (2)... and there are also those who ara simply not (3)... out to be fulltime parents. ‘There appoar to be several options when it (4) ... to choosing childcare, Those range from child minders through to granny or the kind lady (8) .... the street (6)... however, many parents don't have any choice; they have to accept anything they can get. No {7} .... how good the available childcare may be, some childran protest if their parents are not around. This is a(n) (8)... normal stage in a child's development. Babies over the ane of six months become dependent on mum and close family (9). $0 make sure that you allow (10)... time to help your child sete in ‘And don't forget: if you want to (11)... the best for your childron, it's not the quantity of fime you spend with them, its the (12). that matters. —— 1 Abear B decide Chope D expect 2 Areason Baduty C necessity D task 3 Amade Beut C brought Dborn 4 Arefers B concerns turns D come 5 Act B opposite ce Brent te 6 Alnaddition Bn practice C In order Dincontrast 7 Away B matter C surprise D exception 8 A perfectly B extremely € probably Dcortainly 9 Apeople B adults members D grown-ups. 10 Alice Bro Clots D plenty of 1 Amake Boive Chave Deo 12 Aguality B attitude © behaviour Dmanner 10 FOE Test 1)» PAPER 5 Use of English »> Part 1ca bie 1 PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing For questions 13-24, read the toxt below end think of the word which best fits each ‘gep. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Pee ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. PAPER 4 Listening PAPERS Speaking Sxample: [G]_ WITH —_-o Some sctivties are associated (0)... young people, even though (19) sanmn isn't. | always elear why. Skateboarders, for instance, are expected t0 (14) .-.--. 1SEN@GEFS, bbut come to think of it, there's (15) reason why poople over the age of 21 shouldn't take (10), he sport. SKATEBOARD DAD Skateboarding involves a certain amount of falling off the board, (17) wx.us 08M be painful, but this also applies to skiing or surfing, and these sports are not restricted (18) agers. Surely there Is (19) wn... Wrong with 2 grownup gliding down the road on his or her board (20) a. the same time, | confess | felt a certain sympathy far my niece Emily when, For father, my older brother Tom, announced that he was going eketeboarding with her, When you ate 14, you ara very conscious of (21)... other people think of you. Emily knew her friends would laugh (22) ...... her if she was seen skatoboarding in the park with hor dad. She felt that (23)... embarrassment would ba mora than, she could bear, 50 she begged Tom to go skateboarding elsewhere. Fortunately, Tom realised how embarrassed Emily must (24)... felt and simply laughed. ee A we Essential tips Read the whole text to get the general meaning. Decide what kind of word is needed (ver, pronoun, article, determiner, quantifier, et) Remembor you can only use one word in each gap. ‘You cennot use contracted forms (ve, he’s they're, mustn’, et) to Inthe gaps. > » > » Say the phrase or sontonce to yourself and see which word sounds right in each gap. > Read the text when you have finished and check that it makes sense ‘Question 16: This gep is part ofa phrasal vorb that means ‘to stat to begin doing’ a sport. ‘Question 19: Look st the context Does the writer think that skateboarding isnot for ‘grownups? nso 24 The misning i ran tite nonin or tng ane 2 tng at noe ‘boon described in the pravious sentence. Do you need a define article (he) oF indatinita aricle (want FCE Test 1¥ PAPER 5 Use of English Pr Part2 15a eee eee PAPER 4 Reading PAPER? Writing For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end ‘of some ofthe lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an ‘example at the beginning (0), EiSee rr PAPER 4 Listening White your anowors IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer shoot PAPERS speaking Example: [0] ‘OBSERVATION } London Eye Essential ti I — ial f Ps ‘The London Eye, the giant (0) wheel, is a relatively new: OBSERVE > saad im wicewen ogee | andmart or Londo. hie one a th most popula (25) ein the word The whale th gant of tnd, arreact > Desi tet ype at wo 28 (28) on OF 195 mates. 1,700 tons of soa wore wisi ‘you need for each gap. used for its (27) . People make special journeys to see the ‘consTRUCT Y Leokniheconseatiny | 8) ne gint whol, 15000 vistors can ide onthe Eye avery day. EXCITE ‘fear may bese positive. ‘The architects, Julia Barfield and her husband David Marks, were + rovmeyseadio te pretz | thewinnersof the 2) to desghe Mien lencmar— COMPETE or suffix to the prompt word. ‘Their design was the most (30) .» of alll the projects. The first IMAGINE » tne waris anou.ebst | (Bt) ol the whee! were made on ther Khan tbe in 1988, DRAW Youneed the singular ox Plural | avid developed the idea fora giant wheel and Julia found se vnenwemiene | Dell ate by drving cise roundLondon and ting DEA changes tothe word (add a conte, Seagal a ‘sutfnes, ot.) Not (33)... it took about three years to do all the groundwork ‘SURPRISE » Se mean nar eaet ‘to get the wheel built. In (34) of their work, the couple RECOGNISE wore awarded the MBE. a spd Honour that given inthe UK unon3:ntnisge youre | to someone who has echieved omthing sped, looking for a noun. Read the rest fof the sentence, Should the noun, be singular or plural? ‘Question 32: This word scribes the noun site), 90 ‘must bean adjective. How ean you form an adjective from Yea’? Question 23: n this 9 you are {ooking or an adverb. How ‘many changes do you need to ‘make in ordor to form an adverts ‘rom ‘surprise’? 16 CE Test 1>> PAPERS Use of English b> Part 5PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 4 Lstening PAPERS Speaking Essential tips > You muet use between two ‘ana ve words in tho gap. Contractions (didnt. wore, 1s, et} count as two Words. > Chook that you have used all the information from the fst ‘sentence, and that you haven added any more information, > Make sure you don' change the word glvanin any way > Decide on whet structure you ‘need to use (passive voice, Indirect speech, et. by looking a what comes before and after the gap. > Remember to chock your spalling oretully. ‘Question 38: What verb ie used ‘with ‘beter to mean ‘should? After it do wo use the infinitive ‘with oF without to"? Must th be postive or negative? ‘Question 0: Hore you need to tse the passive. Your prompt ‘word's "been. What tense do you need? ‘Question 42: ‘Unless’ means if not, 20 what change do you 10d to make to one ofthe verbs inthis conditional sentonce? For questions 2-42, 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 two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0) Example; 0 I'll be very happy when I go on holiday. FORWARD — Lam -» on holiday. The gap can be filled by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you write: || LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING | ‘Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 35 _Rlichard asked me how much I had paid for the theatre tickets, cost Richard wanted to... the theatre tickets 36 It wasn't a good idea for you to delete that file. SHOULD You 37 The ferry couldn't sail because the weather was bad. DUE The ferry couldn't sail. weather. 38 The teacher told us not to be late on Friday. BETTER You . . late on Friday’ the teacher said. 39 You mustn't miss this opportunity to visit Sydney. ADVANTAGE You rhust snow this Opportunity to visit Sydney. 40 There are Spanish and French translations of the book. BEEN The book into Spanish and French 41, That coat is too expensive for me to buy. AFFORD ' that cost. 42 Sho.ill only phone if she gets lost. UNLESS She will lost FCE Test 1) PAPER 3 Use of English b> Parca 17Ee PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPERS Speaking Essential tips Look carefully atthe question for oach stoning text and Lnderine the key words. » Read the thos options and think of words that are associated with ther. > The listening texts ae dialogues and monologues. ‘The answer may come st the beginning, in the midete or at the end ofthe listening text > Dom worry about understanding every word ‘you hear Listen fr the {onoral meaning > ityou near sword ox phearo | from an answer, do not { assume that hi Is the correct > Decide on an option ater the first listening. Use the second lstening to check you ‘Question 2: Tha assistant offre the man two different colours “The man dgest’t say which one he prefer, but which one he dosent want. ‘Question &: What things do you {ind in each of these places? You right not hear the name ofthe Place, but you may hear things {hat can be found in that pace ‘Question & Tho listening toxt fefers to al thee options, but ‘nly one of them is the earact ‘You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 1. You hear a mather talking about her baby. ‘What hes the baby just learnt to do? A count B walk © tale i 2 You hear a man buying some flowers. What colour does he buy? A red 3 You hear a girl talking to her friend on the phone. What has happened? ‘A. She didn’t remember to do her homework. Sho let hor homework at home. © She got bad marks for her homework. a 4 You hear a man talking to a vet ‘What is the problem with his dog? A. She has become very aggressive, B_ She keeps biting her paw. © She doesn't walk propery. 5 You hear a woman talking to a plumber. Where is the problem in her house? A. the veranda B the kitchen $ © the bathroom 6 You hear a man talking about a When did he travel? A Tuesday B Wednesday © Thursday i 7 You hear a boy teling his mother about a football match. How many goals did his team score? A two B three c one [7] 8 You hear @ woman talking about going shopping. What did she buy? A a pair of shoes B apair of jeans © a pair of glasses Ce [18 FeETest1»» PAPER A Listening y> Part1 PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing You will hear part of a radio interview with a woman who is the director of the ‘Museum Association. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. PAPER 3 Use of Enalish Ee ‘The Museum Association was started 9] a0. PAPER 5 Speaking ‘Their task is to change the way people think about museums in the next 10) (Ms Edwards worked for a big [17] before coming to work for the Association, ‘Museums must be more FZ] in the way they attract visitors. ‘Museums were mainly for people with a high lvel of ie [Ms Edwards would lke museums to have [ 74] with schools inthe ares. ‘She wants museums to be friendly, ike 5) tip to the musoum can bo 16] for most people. Investing in musoums is a way of investing in 7] of the country. “The Musoum Festival next year wil be held in 8 structions and think about the topic before you listen, > Gothrough the questions carefully and think about the sort of information that is missing > Remember thatthe questions follow the order ofthe text. You will near the word or words you need foreach question, but the rest of the santonce wil be slighty differen. ‘Question 9: What kind of information ie missing? The reason wy the Musaun ‘Association was stated, te time that was started or the poopie who started i? ‘Question 12: re you listening for a noun or adjective fr this gap? ‘Question 18: Look atthe context. Tha missing information must be place or time. FCE Test 1>9 PAPER @ Ustening >> Port? 19]2 PAPER 5 Speaking ABER S Use of Enanish do not need to use A I made some new friends, BI was involved in an accident. © I thought the trip was good value for money. D I wont on similar trips over the next fow years, E I wasn't properly prepared for the trip. F {would have liked more independence. Essential tips > Read the instructions carefully to idertify what the speakers will be taking about Before you listn, look at each option and think of how these ideas can be expressed. > a speaker mentions a word from the options, think carefully before you choose that Speaker 1 Speaker 2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5 ‘option; It may be thatthe word is used ina diferent meaning > All ho spenkors wil be talking about the same topic. You need to focus on the sitferances between the speakers B: Think of cifferent ways one can describe an acident. ‘Accident’ can be used in a numberof contexts. For example, if ane of the speakers says that he or she did something ‘by accident’ it doesn’t mean that he or she was involved in an accident. 'D:Ifone ofthe speakers says that he or she ‘wonte fo go on more trip, oF ‘intended to ly did go on more tips? :The key word here is ‘prapared’. You can get prepared for a journey in a number of ‘ays: you can stant by making plans, getting information or doing eome shopping. What 160 ths, does it moan that he or ther tle could it mean? FOE Test 1» PAPER 4 Ustening b» part 5 You will hear five different people talking about schoo! trips thay want on when they were younger. For questions 18-23, choose from the list (A-F) what each speaker says about their trip. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you 79) 2) 23]PAPER 1. Reading PAPER 2 writing PAPER 5 Use of English eee) PAPER 5 Speaking You will hear a radio interview with Jul 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C), Emerson, a young writer. For questions 24 According to Julia, nowadays Hollywood producers ‘A usually think of ideas for films themselves. Brite seroonplays and contact stars. contact agents to find writers for them. ee 25 Julia ‘A has written a number of successful screenplays for studios. was lucky enough to have her fist screenplay accepted, © was not discouraged by the lack of response from stucion. L__[] 26 She began writing in her spare time when she ‘A published some articles in a magazine. B_ had an idea for a TV series. © won a short story competition. 27 She says ‘A. she would lke to write @ version of a classic film. B there is @ danger she might imitate other films. © creative people should think a lot about films. 28 Her screenplay is about two sisters who A are forced to live in the jungle. B find themselves ina dificult situation. © end up hating each other. Ce 29 Thetheme of the story is ‘A. how our emotions about our femily cn change. B Julia's relationship with her brothers and sisters. © about the importance of having a family. 23] 30 It appears that the film based on Julia's screenplay ‘A must be made within the next two years. B will be made when the studio has paid Jul © might never be made. Essential tips Road the questions or question stoms cartuly > Read the options carefully and underline the key words > Be careful: an option may include words or phrases from the recording, bu ths dows ‘ot recessarily mean that the option Hs correct, ‘The questions follow the oxdar oft Question 24: Who do you fin? Ie thie the same person ‘who thinks of tho idea fra fim? The correct answar may Be differant from what you Bink, solisten carefull. ‘Question 26: Al the options are corract es statements, but only one completes the stem correctly. ‘Question 28: The correct answor summarites the story ofthe film. Which option dows that? FCE Test 1 >> PAPER @ Listening > Pata 211 PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. writing Part 4 (3 minutes) PAPER 3. Use of Enalish ‘The examiner (interlocutor! will ask each of you to spoak briefly in turn and to give PAPER 4 Listening personal information about yourselves. You can expect a variety of questions, such as: Can you describe the area where you live? ‘What do you like and distike about this area? ‘Where else would you like to live, and why? Sr rt 2 (4 minutes) ‘You will each be asked to talk for a minute without interruption, You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has finished speaking, you will be asked a brief quostion connect photographs. Places to live (compare, contrast and speculato) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 138 which show different types of accommodation. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say why you think people have chosen to live n these particular places. You have 8 minute to do this Candidate B, which of these would you like to live in? ‘Audiences (compare, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 139 which show people at concerts. Candidate 8, compere and contrast these photographs, and say how you think the people are feeling. You have minute to do this. Candidate A, what kind of music do you enjoy? Essential tips Pana > Try to sound natural. Dont rm @ speech off by heart, Avoid one: or two-word answers or answers that ar long and complicate. > You can prepare for this part of the interview by making sure you can talk about vyoursalf, your heme, your Family, your Nobbies, ete. Listen carefully tothe question and answer exactly what is asked part > inthis part you must compare and eoatratt the two colour photographs you ate given. When you compare, you say what the two photographs have in eomman. When you: Ccomrast you say how thay are dierent > Listen carefully to what the examiner asks you to do. Alter comparing and contrasting, — | the exarniner will ask you to comment and give your personal restion Yo thor. You are supposed to speak fora full minute, Practise speaking for a minute, 20 vou know how this fools The examiner wi ask you to comment on your partner's photographs. You have about 30 seconds for ths. > Don't interupt when your partner is speaking: Use a few sentences to anewer the ‘question you av asked afer your partner has spoken, [22 Fee Test +>» PAPERS speaking >> parts 1.2PAPER 5 PAPER 4 Eis Use of E Ustening Sr Part 3 (3 minutes) You will be asked to discuss somothing together without interruption by the ‘examiner. You will have a page of pictures with questions to help you. ‘A camping trip (discuss and evaluate) ‘Turn to the pictures on page 140 which show a number of items you could take with You on a camping trip. Talk to each other about how each item could be useful during the trip. Then decide which four of these items you would take on a camping trip to the mountains. Part (4 minutes) The examiner will encourage you to develop the topic of your discussion in Part 3 by asking questions, such as: Would you enjoy a camping holiday? Why (not)? What other type of holiday would you enjoy? Why? Would you prefer to go on holiday with your family or with a group of friends? Why (not)? What is the best time of year to go on a holiday? Why? Essential tips Parts i > Work touether with yout partner. Discuss the question and decide on an answer togethe > Involve your partner inthe discussion. Your contibution and your parner’s contribution te the cscussion should be equal > Practise expressions used for giving your opinion end agroeing/sagresing, suchas in ‘my opinion, im aad | don’ agree, es. > Uon't make 9 decision too quickly Look atthe pictures first, give your opinion about them, ask your partner's opinion and then make a decision Remember you don't have to agree with your partner. What's moro important is ‘reaching a decision, Part 4 Dont interrupt when your partner is speaking, but ber ‘your partner has finished. 147 to give your opinion ater > doesn't matter if you apres er disagrae wth your parines butt is Important to give reasons for your opinion. Foe Test 1 >> PAPERS Speaking >) Parts. 25)PAPER 2. Writing PAPER 3 PAPER & PAPERS Use of English You are going to read an article about life in the countrys choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer shoot. Ustening Speaking have been iingin London for more than 60 years, but sul when I'm driving and take some clever back- street short cut, I catch mysolf thinking: how ‘extraordinary that tt me doing thi! Fora moment the ‘own mouse | have become s being seen by the country mouse | used to be. And although, given a new start | would again become a town mouse, when | wisi relations in the country. | envy them. Recently | stood beside a freshwater fake in Norfolk, made by diverting a small river, near where my brother lives. As he was identifying some of the birds we could 60. in came seven swans. They ciried, then the haunting sound of their wing beats gave way to silence as they _tded down for splashdown. fe is not a ‘picturesque’ pare of the coast, but it has a definite charactor of line and light and colour. "You do live in a lovely place: | said to my brother. and he answered, "Yes, | do! There are probably few days when hhe does not pause to recognise its loveliness as he works with his boats ~ he teaches sailing - or goes about his many other occupations. The lake's creator is a local landowner, contiouing a tradition whereby the nature of our countryside has been determined by those who own the land. Formeriy, Tandowners would almost certainly have made such ‘changes for their own benef but this time it was done 10 help preserve the wildife here, which is avaiable for any visitor to see, providing they do nothing to disturb 2a the birds, Ie is evidence of change: country life is changing fst (One of the biggest changes | have witnessed is that second-homers, together with commuters, ave come to be accepted as a vital part of the country scene, FCE Test 2») PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 1 I CAME TO ENVY THE COUNTRY MICE ‘And the man and wamen wha service thair cars ig their gardens, install heir phones, repair their word processors, ay their carpets and do all the other things. they need are vial to modern country ite {eis quite likely thatthe children ofcoday’s workers may bbe moving into the same kind of jobs as the second homers and the retired. Both the children of a country woman | know are at university, and she herself, now ‘hat they have lee home is working towards a university degree, One of the delights of country life today, it seems, is that there you can see how fast social mobility is increasing. Much depends. of course.on the part ofthe counts yside _you are living in and on personaley - your own ané chat ‘of your neighbours. In my brother's Norfolk vilage, social life seems dizzying to a Londoner: In addition to ropping in on neighbours, people throw and attend partes far more often than we do. My brother's wile "Mary and her friends fy off on the most dashing bargain breaks in Krakow or Prague or Venice, and are always going nso Norwich for a concert or to Kings Lynn for an exhibition. The boring country life that people from ives talk about isa thing of che past — or perhaps ic was shay mainly in hale end “This is very unlike living n'a London street for 50 years and only knowing the names of four other residents. In these 50 years Ihave made only one real friend among, them. 1 do enjoy my life, and Mary says that she sometimes ervies it (the grass on the other side of the fence ..);but whenever I go to Norfolk. | end up feeling ‘that the lives of country mice are more admirable than my own, le. For questions 1-8,Essential tips > After roading the text for (general undorstanding, read tach question and soe i ‘an focate the answer text When you loca answer inthe toxt undorting | it. Some questions refer to | pectic lines inthe text (Guestion 6, wile others | feler to specie paragraphs (Question i Look carefully a the key words i Ue four options For examala, in question I, option ‘Avthe key words are ‘diving trough back streets! and ‘source of suprise. This option can only be coract if the writer doas drive trough beck streets and fs surprised, to find herself doing th Question 2: The tent cefers tt ‘sound of the swans landing, Does it say that the sound was very loud, in which case "Goafoning’ would be tho coroct ‘newer? How is haunting’ used here? (Question 5: The question asks you whatis‘supgested’ about Dutsies. This means te ‘newer i not clearly state in {he text. You noed to "ead Detwoon the fines’ and ae what ‘implied in the to. ‘Question 8: The answer to this ‘question can be found in the ‘whole ofthe last paragraph It is sometimes a source of surprise to the writer ‘A. to find herself driving through back streets. B that she has been in the city for so long, © to realise how much she has got used to living in London. that she lives in the city when she profers the country, ‘The atmospher A magical. B frightening © deafening D disturbing. created by the writer when she describes the swans is ‘What does the writers brother think of his village? He thinks itis very picturesque. He prefers the sea to the land. Ho finds it dull and boring. Ho is often struck by the beauty of the countryside. vom» ‘What doos ‘I in line 29 refer to? A the lake B the fact thatthe lake belongs to a landowner here © the reason for the landowners action the fact that wildlife now needs to be preserved What is suggested about outsiders who now live in the country? ‘A. that country people no longer reject them that they often do work ike servicing cars and digging gardens © that the men and women who work for them are from the city that many of them have bean in the countryside for a long time mat does ‘social mobility’ in line 44 mean? Country people are going to university. ‘Young people aro moving away from the countryside. Children of country people are taking jobs in cites. People from workers! families are moving into higher so wr A 8 c D Social life in the country A depends completely on where you B isnot as boring as paoplo in citi © isnot affected by your neighbours. Dis always less exciting than lie inthe city. think iti, ‘What do we learn about the writer's attitude to London? A She can't adjust to living in London. B_ She has regretted moving to London, © The people in her street are unusually unfriendly. D Life there is very different to country lite, FCE Test 2 >» PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 125PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening to use, PAPERS Speaking You are going to read an article about a computer-generated pop star. Seven ‘sentences have been removed from the articie. Choose from the sentences A-H the fone which fits each gap (9-16). There is one extra sentence which you do not need ‘Mark your answers on the separate answor sheet. COMPUTER GENERATED POP STAR ‘Young music fans might soon find themselves buying records by 18 new ster called CyberGiri, OyberGir is blonde and very attractive. Sho has the looks of © supermodel, and Fashion ‘magazine has booked her for thoin next issue. She has a great voice and looks 2 typical pop star in mary ways, but atthe seme time she is fundementally diferent. Sho ic computer (generated and dosen't realy exist, Or does she? ‘The company behind CyberGin, Anfild Promotions, has constructed a website for her, and is working on pop video for her first single, which will be released next cummar. Why is tho response to this virtuel pop star 90 astonishing? CybenGiel has. boon succosefuly promoted as an ordinary suteen-year-old teenage singer. [9] “Teenagers, especialy gts, Neve identified themselves with GyberSiri who dyes her hair end worries about fashion Over the last few months, the CyberGinl website has been visived by ever 100000 teenagers, Fans ean email questions ond receive answers from Cyber! hersett [0] This (ges virtual pop stars 2 competitive advantage over moss: marketed artists o° bay bands who have very Ula eoreact wth thai fons. CyberGicl may not be real but hor creators dony that she is merely @ cheap slternstive to real singer. [ET] “She's cool and will never do embarrassing things’ ha eave. "Virtual pop stors cannot dsagree with their managers because they have different ideas shout eonge, etylas and marketing policies. With computar generated pop eters, there will be no arguments besween stars, managers and their companies: FZ] ‘Sure he could’ replies Tomlinson, We'd just project her image on a huge screen, maybe with = hologram Image of her on staga’ He likens tha proopact of cyber cerestion going on tour to watching @ film in a cinemar*You know the people you see on that scraen arent ral ~ i's just a tick ore with lights ~ but you stil get very maved by the experience ‘of watching if t's done well” A French male oyberst F, Cy-Lu, hes enjoyed considerable success, with hundreds of emails each day from teenge gil, FST] cyt nae atco tad an emsaing numbor of ‘marriage proposals. Fans wil treat artificial pop stars as real ep stars provided they lke their music’ saye Tomlinson. ‘k's encouraging that if fans like the music, they will ignore the Fact thar che artist ig not real? Sarah Underwood, Professor of Media Studies at Gumbrie University, says we have nothing to worey about. t's just lke the 099 opora obsession that has bean around for about 60 ‘yeers! she says." Viewers identify so closely with the characters ina soap opera that if one of them isin hospital, en incredlble umber of peaple end flavare and chocaletes to the TV studios. ‘Tho same appiae to fans of artificial ortists! Fob Cooper of the pop music magazine Musical World has ro time for this latect ides: “ks just enethar way for business people to make money from teenagers, end this time the ‘oanagers erent even idalising a real person, ‘Young people can be really crazy if they're convinced something is fashionable” 26 FCE Test 2 >» PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 2Could CyberGirl e B Research has established that idols must have the same strengths and ‘weaknesses as th © The people who do that aren't crazy ~ they're just getting a bt cartied away. 1D. The fans want to know whether he gets hungry in outer space, and what his favourite cybertood is. E Infact, Tommy Tomlinson of Anfield Promotions is convinced that CyberGirl hhas a great many advantages over flesh-and-blood acts. imagination. Essential tips Read the main taxt from which paragraphs have boon ‘g8pped to get the genera dea, > Look carefully at the sentences before and ater the gap. how you what the missing > Thore aro many ways you can lnk pants of text could be a contrast, a comparison, an example, et. Look for linking expressions that connect ideas in a tox. Pe special attention 10 nouns, pronouns, words tke “ahi! and ‘that’ and any other words ar phrces that ‘rte what has gone before or what comes after them, 1 g0 on tour? F The important question is whether or not CyberGirl has been modelled on a ‘eallfe person or whether she is simply the product of someone’s It’s utterly pathetic, sad and a bit ridiculous, but '™m afraid it will probably H_ When asked if she is real, CyberGirl replies enigmaticaly that she is as ri ‘as any of the teen groups around these days sho is always there for her fans. riding defiantly that at le ‘Question 9: The sontence before the gap tes us how (CyborGiet hae been promoted. The says that teenage gs identity with Cy sentence option links the two ideas? ‘Question 13: Th sentence before the gap talks about a male cyberstar. Two sentence options refer to males, But ‘only one ean rferto the mala eyberst ‘Question 14: The sentence before the gap describes how some viewers reset to characters in soup operas, The sentence option tat fs this gap refers to these people's Fagetions and inks with the sontonce ater the tena after the 98P i. Which | FCE Test 2 >» PAPER 1 Reading >» Pat 2 27Se PAPER 2 writing You are going to read an article about the activities organised by different schools for Environmental Awareness Day. For questions 16-30 choose from the schools PAPER 3 Use of English (A-D). The schools may be chosen more than ones. PAPER 4 Listening ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheot. PAPER 5 Speaking Which schools) became well known after Environmental Awareness Day? ch 1 information about the environment? sit asked a specialist to give a talk? a] raised money to help willie? ae provided oF organised rp tothe cous? a started a project about endangered species? a is studying changes in general weather conditions? a arrangod ata on potton and local architecture? a encouraged the use of bieyles? a corauly examined ar potton in local aes? a mesure nose polation? a decided to protect aloea Netcasts? a the contre ofthe city? a is located Essential tips Read the questions fist, and underine key words. Make cure you understand what tho ‘question asks. > Locate the answers inthe toxt and undertine thom. > Whon you read the text, ook for words/phrases which express similar ideas. Do not Took for identical words. ‘Question 23: How can we provide online information? ‘Questions 25,26: How can a school alsa monay? When you ty to losate tha answer. do fot look forthe Verb alee. Look forthe idow of raling” mandy. ‘Question 30: Can you find anathar way of saying ‘genaral weathar conditions”? [22 Fee testa 9 Papen s Reading» ParsENVIRONMENTAL ‘A Plumpton High School! ‘This school decided to arrange a variety of activities some: aimed at achieving a better understanding of environmental problems, and others designed to be of practical help. For instance, the school magazine brought out a special edition fon the subject, full of articles and stories where pupil ‘oxprossed their feelings about the threats facing our environment. In another attempt to find out for themselves how serious these threats really are, the puplls decided to study the problem of pollution by making 8 survey, run by the Science Department, nto air pollution in the local shopping centre. On the practical sie, the school held 2 sponsored walk and handed over £750 to the World Wildlife Fund, Pupils prepared a campaign to ban cars from the city centre and reduce trafic congestion. They cycled through the city ‘and handed out brochures about the benefies of cycling and walking, This gained a lot of publicity forthe school. B Cresswell College ‘The staff and students at Cresswell College held a mecting and discussed a number of suggestions. The most popular suggestion turned out to be the most practical one; it was decided that the local environment should be brightened up. ‘Teams ware sent out to plant flowers and young trees on areas of land in the neighbourhood. Within the school, the ‘senior students prepared a report monitoring the prograss of species threatened with extinction. It was hoped that this ‘would help publicise the problem. As part of that project, a leading expert on wild birds was Invited to come and give a talk about the dangers faced by these creatures. He ‘explained the importance of the food chain and asked people to support local wildife resarves. AWARENESS DAY C Smithson Institute “This school had already been involved in some projects ‘connected with the environment, though naturaly efforts were {increased for Environmental Awareness Diy. For the last two years the school had bean studying the effects of changes in Climatic patterns around the world and how these can affect wildlife. A fm about those magnificent marine mammals, whales, was shown to. the whole school a2 pare of Environmental Awareness Day which was received with great ‘enthusiasm by pupils. Meredith Summers, architect, was invited +0 talk about how pollution ean destroy historic buildings inthe region. Following that, pupils decided to launch a campaign for ‘the restoration of the medieval square in the city centre and asked local authorities to uppore them financial. D Halliwell Comprehensive “The pupils at this inner-city comprehensive schoo! fel cha the bese way to mark Environmental Awareness Day would be to help people in the area understand how important the environment Is t0 them. One suggeseion that was greeted with enthustism was to measure the levels of noise in Stanley Road, busy loc shopping street. The information was then placed on a website ‘that the school had started. In an effort to pronae direct sistance to people who are working to save the eavironment, 2 jumble sale was held atthe school and &1,000 was donated to the local office of the Wilife Rescue Service. Finally, the schoo! {00k pupils to the coastal marshes of Easton-on-Sex. Many pupils reported afterwards that they had never realised how terrible the effects of pollution could be on coastal wife a rt en FOE Test 2 >> PAPER 4 Reading +> Pars 29PAPER 1. Reading Pare iting You must answer this question. PAPER 5. Use of English PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking 11You have received an email from an Australian friend, Bruce Stanton, whose parents are coming to visit your country. Read his email together with the notes ‘you have made. Then, using all your notes, write an email to the hotel manager explaining what you want and asking him to confirm the arrangements in writing to you. email Fr Bruce Stanton ‘Sent: 1st March Subject: Hotel Hote! Bella stat ~_\ tw hoping you can suggest a hotel and wake the artangements for my parents’ trip, This is the information youll nea + Me and Mes Stanton aetiving on Tustday 16th at 18.05 and Foam with Leaving Monday 22nd ak 16.45, ‘sea view > + Double room with bathvoom, + Does the hotel restaurant serve vegetarian dishes? Breakfast ‘cluded tn + Ae there ony day trips Prom the hotel to local sights? price? eo please cect te pce of he att oe Lm 2o tour guides speak English? ‘Write your email of between 120 and 150 words. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation, Essential tips > Start your emi by saying why you are writing. > Make sure the language you use is formal. Avoid using informal expressions. Inthe body ofthe email reserve the room forthe dates required, then lst the addtional requeets ahd quorios you have, Avoid using the exact words a8 they appear inthe notes. Chock that you have covered all he points in the email and tha nates. > in your conclusion, you should ask the manager to confirm the reservation and answer your questions. 1 Bogin the email with Dear SiMacam and end it with Yours ferthfuly 30 FCE Test 2 >> PAPER 2 Writing >» Part 7PAPER 4 Listening PAPERS Speaking Essential tips ‘ueston2 > Decide i you proter urban or: rural fe and state your | ‘pinion clearly inthe | introduction. | > Inthe body of your assay you ‘need to give reasons for vour hoioe and support them with | ‘examples. f you prefer rural Me bocause i's heather, you: ‘need to give examples ol 8 ‘heathy itestve > Make sure each paragraph starts witha clear top > Summarise your overall, ‘opinion in the final paragraph. Question 3 » Think of diferent sors of things that teenagers can do In their spare timer hobbies, Sports, going out with trends, > Try wo organise tis infoemation in close way for ‘the reader, How many paragraphs will you nocd? “Think of approprise headings for each ofthe paragraphs. > Summarise your findings in the final paragraph. ‘Question 5a) > ifthe book is performed as 2 pay it will nave to Be much ‘shorter Could it work with just afew main scones? » A play canthave too many ‘charactors. Think of the ow many of them are there tthe Book? Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part Write your answer in 1120-180 words in an appropriate style. 2. You recently took part in a class discussion about living inthe city. Your teacher has now asked you to write an essay, answering the following question and giving reasons for your choice, Urban life or rural life? Is it beter to lve in the city or the country? Write your essay. 3. Your school newspaper has asked you to write a report on the spare time activities that are typical of teenagers in your county. Write your report. 4. You recently saw a film which was the last part ofa trilogy. You thought ths film ‘was not ae good ae the first two filme in tho trilogy. Write a roview of the film for your schoo! magazing. Compare the film withthe first two films in the trilogy and say why you think it was not 2s good as they were. ‘Write your review. 5. Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books. Either (a) Your schoo! drama society is thinking of performing the book or short story you have read os a play. Your drama teacher has asked you to write a report for your clave on whothor you think thie fe 2 {Good idea. Write a report giving the reasons for your opinion, Or —__{B) Do you think the book you have read will appeal more to men or women? Write an essay, explaining your views with reference to the book or one of the short stories you have read. > Aplay haste be shor and > Aremen or women ‘exciting. Are th presented positively oF Interesting seenos in the negatively in tne Book? book that could be effective fon stage? > Can you think of elements inthe story that would Question 516) ‘appeal more te men oF ashe ain chararter = ae Test 2>» PAPER 2 Writing b> Part2 34eee PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writ en For questions 1-12, read the text below and docide which answer (A, B, C oF D) bost fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) ern ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet PAPER 4 Listening Example: ° A quantity B piece unit D part PAPERS Speaking ja Bc D Question 3: Which of the four t . cemamze, | Going ona @iet ecient A calorie is 8 (0) .... for measuring the amount of energy food will produce. The average person needs about 7,800 colorice por dey to (9) mun healthy. Without ‘energy, the heart cannot (2)... bed through blood vessels and the organs cannot, ‘Question 7: Which ofthe four function. heal vorbe means cop" & You (3) .... weight because you consume more calories a day than your body ie requires. The only way to lose weight is to (4) ..... he aumber of calories you consume. This isthe basic (6)... behind most diets (6)... «diets don't work for most people. It’s not that they don't lose weight: they do, but when they (7)... the diet, the kilos creep back, The (8... 10 losing weight ‘and maintaining weight lose is @ sensible diet and exercise plan. You need to work ‘out how to eat fewer calories than you (9)... consume. You should also exercise daily so you can use up calories. Burnina 250 or 500 calories per day can (10) 2 big difference. (11) ..... riding an exercise bike while you are watching TV or climbing the stairs (12) ... than taking the lift. Persuade someone to exercise with you: exercise is a lot easier if done in company 1. Akkoop on Betay C continue Dearry on 2 Apump B pull Carag Diorce 3 Amake B increase C gain D put 4 Ashrink Boke remove D reduce 5 8 principle Gmetnoa vxino 6 B Though C Unfortunately —D Although 7 Bgoon € go back D go away 8 Akoy B secret cway Didoa 9 Apreferably —Bactual Consistently eventually 10 Ahave Budo C make 11 ATy B Attempt eGo 12 Ainstead Bapart Coxcopt 32 FCE Test 2 >> PAPER 5 Use of English >> Part 1Pl ee PAPER 1 Reading ABER 2 Writin For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each {92p. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0), ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet, eee Example: [0] MANY PAPER 5 Speaking Part a (Mi NOT SUPERSTITIONS, HONESTLY! How (0)... people could truly say they are not superstitious? A recent survey shows that almost $0% of people believe in one sort of superstition ar another and say that it influences (13)... lives. One of the questions poople (14)... asked is whether they saw themselves as lucky oF unlucky. Their answers turned out to be (16) ....... most interesting aspect of this survoy. Nearly two-thirds of (16)... who took part said they believed that people were naturally lucky oF unlucky. Professor Morgan Howard, who analysed the results of (17)... SUIVEY, WaS fascinated by this finding, so he went a step further and asked these people (98)... kind of superstitions they believed in. (19)... his surprise, Ne discovered that almost all the people who regarded themselves (20) ..... lucky believed in positive superstitions. They did things (20) ....... promote their good luck, such as crossing thelr fingors. (22)....... would appear that people make thel ‘own luck by thelr attitude te life Even (23)... Surprisingly, he discovered that people with a degree in science tond to be just (24)... superstitious as people with no knowledge of science. Essential tips Question 17: The gaps followed by @ noun, s0 the missing word is probably an article. Do {YoU need the indefinite aricte orth definite atte? ‘Question 18; The gap is part of an indece question about the kid of superstitions people believe in ‘Question 20: The gap fouows a ver, rogara, ana a reiexve pronoun, Themselves, What preposition comes aftr ‘regard’ + object? FCE Test 2 >> PAPER 3 Use of English >> Part2 33For questions 25-84, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example See at the beginning (0) ere 9908" ens CAPITAL LETTERS onthe sop trons [|e Essential tips AB RJANIMALS answer sheet. Do you neta te angular or | discovered rubbish bins If you find the (28) won of yOUr bin contain scattered all over the garden one morning, thora isa distinet Question 25: The missing word | IeEem Whatwer om do you | wie animals hav (0). mad an appeerancs inthe back RECENT cent zrvtappiatewnen | a2 of Aeriean suburbs, Thy hove caused Mevoe and have Breau Choe and ee (25) domo pats “nea main vore (sore sit unten ae must bean ve nce | Mountain lions that wander into suburbs are now quite (26) wu Setuly tsay'alorge numer | 10 attack humans, while bears and wolves have (27) APPARENT (29) sore that a bear has been feasting there during the night POSSIBLE Nobody should be particularly surprised by this (90)... DEVELOP Which wae predicted by experts yoare ago, and ite not (24) wma EMREOT under the circumstances. One cause is the massive expansion 6f (82)... Into areas that were wild and uninhabited not long ago. HOUSE In (33) over the past few decades a large number of ADD (24) ns have been placed on hunting certain animals, allowing RESTRICT their populations to grow. [P4Foetese2) Papers Use of enh r» paPAPER 5 Speaking Essential tips ‘Question 35: What is tho ‘opposite af ‘cheap’? How ean "8" Bo Used with an adoctiva? ‘Question 38: fzomeone didn't ddo something and you think his sas wrong, what modal verb can ‘you use? ‘Question 40: What structure do ‘wo use ater “scked' to rapor Fequest? How do we report a ‘epative request? For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentoner using the word given. Do not change the word given. You ‘must use betweon two and five words, including the word given. Here is an ‘example (0), Example: 0. I'll be vory happy when | go on holiday. FORWARD lam - (on holiday. ‘The gap can be filled by the words “looking forward to going’ so you write: [OJ LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING ‘Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. a a ‘The computer was cheaper than | expected aS ‘The computer was ww Lexpocted. Why didnt you tell me | was wrong? ToL You Iwas wrong, ‘She found the photographs when she was cleaning her room. ‘CAME She .. when she was cleaning her room, How many portaits did Pivassu palit? By How many portraits Picasso? Jim and Peter will probably start their own business soon, UKELY slim and Peter their own business soon, ‘Please don't stay out lato, ASKED His mother this mother sai I'd rather not go out this afternoon. FEEL be ut this afternoon, | must go to the shops because we've run out of tea at home. Lerr | must go to the shops because there's... at home. ce Test 2)» PAPER 3 Use of English >> Part 35]Use of Enalish Essential tips > you etna for numbers tes, you may Tot hoor the number or dae you want bt you il bear {Sne'rnn t w t You may hese ty bith wah rs monn > Look carefully at questions that have two pans. In Question 7, for example, you ‘must listen fora road which blocked, and it must bo blocked by serach fa road is blocked, but not by a crash, this isnot the correct answer. (Question 3: Be careful The speaker dovs not say the date, ‘ut gives information about it (wo years later. ‘Question 5: The text has references to both options A and B. Which ofthe wo Is the correct answer? (Question 7: What other words ould you hear instead of ‘rah that have the same meaning You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 1 You hear a physiotherapist talking to @ patient What kind of exercises doos she recommond? ‘A. exercises cone while ving on the back B exercises done while standing up © exercises done while lying on the stomach 2. You hear a woman phoning an Indian restaurant to order a takeaway meal Which curry has rice included? A boot B lamb © chicken 3. Youhear a man in an art gallary talking about a painting What date was it painted? A 1848 B 1886 1888 a 4 You hear a man giving directions to a football ground. What does he say the other person must do atthe traffic lights? A turn lett B_ go straight on © tur right C two men talking about a character one has invonted. al is this character supposed to be? A. an elephent B ahorse © abear 6 You hear @ woman talking to a p ‘What is her problem? A Her brother is missing. B Her dog is missing, © Her husband is missing [4] 7 You hear a radio announcement about trafic. Which road has been blocked by a car crash? A Mes B As © 596 (i 8 You hear a woman talking about a si What does she say about the diet? A Itean have usoful results B Itcan be extremely harmful © itis ecienticaly approved. CH ming diet 36 FCE Test 2>> PAPER 4 Listening b> Part +Le eee ee ee 2 i You will hear part of a radio interview with a man who is the headmaster of a Gaelic school. For questions 8-18, complete the sentences. People in Scotland us language. to speak Geetic, vor [ 7 Today approximately [ people speak Gaelic in Scotland. I fewer than 17) people speak dead. language, itis considered Essential tips Donald would like to see one third of people under 25 speaking and Smestetnwen snare he [ 12] Gactc. ‘word very anda noun 0 R= ——— Manly to 56 on adjective. If very young children are [__ [13] to a tanguage, they can torn Questions 10 ae 11: The it mos afectvely ‘number Which words Some parents send thei children to Donald's school for 14) I youth? oacons, ~ - Bilingual children are more [ —[B5) ond tolerant. Donald feels extremely [1G) avout the future of Gactic. Wels, like Gaclic, was in dangor of 7] With lt of etor, nowadays 80% of citron loatn Wolsh as [ 18) language CE Test 2» PAPER & Ustering»» Pare? 37)You will hear five young people who are outstanding at sports talking about their lives. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F] the comment each speaker ‘makes about his or her attitude to sport. Use the letters only once. There is one CEIeTcrT ‘extra letter which you do not need to use. ‘A. This spor is a strong family tradition for me. : Speaker 1 o B think of it as part of my socialite ‘Speaker 2 '20) Essential tips © | started off wanting to impress my parents A: A ‘family tradition’ must mean Speaker 3 24] thatthe spetersporentsce | famiy members hove been |B. ean investment for my future connected with the sport, The ‘Speaker 4 2: Semone a ist wo fray membre were rena late ame spon E lke the tril of knowing tm the best, This option mations ‘ccal | speaers [—*iSY iM. whien moans thatthe speaker practised it regularly wih friends or people he/she new. F:What adjoctive would be used 1 describe a compatition or athletic evert where people trom diferent countries compet together? F Representing my country is my greatest ambition. 38 FCE Test 2)» PAPER A Listening >> PartsPAPER 3 Use of English a) Essential tips > Look closely at the questions before you hear tho recording fan mark the key words. ding adverbs. Fos ‘ample, in question 24, ‘option Buses the word ‘completly I the speaker says that the spor is sal’, bet ot ‘completely ste, option Bis not the correct, > you hear a word that isin ‘one of the options, decid ‘ahether it ie used in the fame ‘way. For example, in question 26, option B includes tho ‘word "sensations On the recording you nl haar tho ‘word ‘sensation, but does that make ie the correct ansnor? Cuenton 2: Questo in Por 4 payout turer a spear Tees irinperae organ coda oe peaing ate words he oplone For ance, aconplised the yeling you get when you have | samutehetoimanar | ‘Question 28: Words can have | Siro earings hen wed | siren sess. rss | | | sompone Is anxious to do something’ does this mean he for she is worries? You will hear a radio intorview with a mountain climber. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C). 24 Ann doseribes mountain climbing as A dangerous if people have the wrong attitude. B_ complotoly safe if people are prepared. © a sport with an exciting reputation, 25 For Ann, the attraction of climbing is ‘A. primarily the excitement. Ba matter of sensations. © hard to describe. 25) 25 How does Ann feel when she reaches the top of a mountain? A proud B_ exhousted © accomplished Cs 27. Ann thinks thot we all have a moment in childhood ‘A when we know what our ambition is. B__ when wo realise we can't do everything we want. © when we make plans about our future 27) 28 What was the attitude of Ann’s parents when she took up the sport? ‘A They were very anxious. B They didn't want to discourage her. a © They gave her every support - 29 Ann explains that feeling confident ‘A. isthe result of doing many climbs with her friend. Bis natural aftor some time. © can provoke people to make mistakes. 2) 30 When Ann and her friend were lost on the mountain, A. they didn't fal lucky. B_ they thought the storm might last for a we they were sure someone would find them. FCE Test 2>> PAPER A Listening >» arta 39PAPER 1. Reading PAPER 2 PAPER 5 Use oF Engl PAPER 4 Listening Essential tips rt ‘Mako sure you have the necessary vocabulary 1 give personal information In this aso, you will ave t talk bout the sports that you ‘enjoy doing. You can say, for ‘sxample: 'm very keen on ‘basketball and volleyball or rm not cealy vary intersted in sports. Listen to your partner's newer. The examiner may {ask you if you agree or not. Part » > 40 Evan if you aro not asked directly to do 29, t's 8 good ‘idea to talk about how you think the people in the pictures ae feeling, using ‘xpressions lke The Boy on the right looks .. I get te impression that», They must be feling ec. ‘Make sure you adress both parts of the instructions. Here You wil have to compare and contrast the photos but also Say why you think th people have chosen these pets and how thoy fel about them. ‘Give your perconal opinion using expressions tke "think. Ieseems to me In my view .. Personally, Fons Part 4 minutes) The examiner (interlocutor) will ask each of you to speak briefly in turn and to give ‘personal information about yourselves. You can expect a variety of questions, such asi What would you say are the most popular sports in your country? Which sports do you enjoy playing? What kind of sports do you like watching? Which sports do you find boring, and why? Part 2 (4 minutes) You will each be asked to talk for a minute without interruption. You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has. inished spesking, you will be askod a brief question connected with your partner's photographs. Pots (compare, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 141 which show people with different pets. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say why you think the people have chosen these pets and how they feel about them, You have a minute to do this, Candidate 8, which of these pets would you prefer, and why? Family groups (compare, contrast and speculate) Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 142 which show different family groups. Candidate 8, compare and contrast these photographs, and say what you think it ‘would feel like to grow up in these families. You have a minute to do this. Candidate A, do you come from a small or large family? FCE Test 2b» PAPER 5 Speaking >» Part 1,2ing PAPER 2’ writing R 3 Use of Eni PAPER 4 Listeni eee Essential tips Parts » “Tae sbout eseh typ of fm Detore you reas Contifon. Rrnomber hat there are no ght or wrong > You are being tasted on your ability to work together ana Complete the task Involve Your partner inthe discussion Using expressions ike Do you 129700 «7, What do you think. 2, Let's decide ‘which eo, > In deciding which type of fim Would appeel to students, think about students with ‘ifforentintroste and Students with cliferent personalities. You need to Tustfy your epinion and say Wwiny & Serta type of ln ‘would appeal to the majority ofthe students, Part 4 » void giving ‘yesino! “answers. Give your opinion, Hest and develop your > Try to hoop the conversation ‘0ing by responding to your artners answers or by asking your partner questions. ‘You can use expressions like Don't you think that 2, How do you feel about «2 {agree up toa point bt. ‘eouldn’ agree with you ‘more, fm sorry but disagree with you on that, | Part 8 (5 minutes) You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the examiner, You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. Film Day (discuss and evaluate) ‘Turn to the pictures on page 143 which show different types of films. Your school is organising a Film Day for the students. Talk to each ather about the type of film that ‘would appeal to students. Then decide wich two types of film should be shown on, Film Day. Part 4 14 minutes) ‘The examiner will encourage you to develop the topic of your discussion in Part 3 by asking questions such es: Do you prefer watching flims on television or in the cinema? Why? Do you think watching a film in a cinema creates a special atmosphere? Why (not)? Why do you think some films are still popular a tong time after they were made? What type of film do you enjoy watching? Why? FE Test2 >> PAPER 5 Speaking b> Part 3.4 41| Tit sia i ease» | Een a2 re to the text. You are going to read an article about an English poet, William Wordsworth. For ‘questions 1-8, choose the answer [A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Daffodils Everywhere yoy wo hundred years ago the English poet Wiliam ‘Wordsworth wrote T wander'd lonely as a cloud’, a poem thst expresses « basic spitt of early English Romanticism. It was Thursday, 15" April 1802. ‘William and Dorothy Wordsworth, the poet's devoted, journal ‘writing slater, were walking home to Dove Cottage inthe Lake Distiet. The wind was fierce, but the Wordsworth siblings ‘were sed to striding long distanes in foul westher. They were in the woods close to the waterside when they fits clapped cves on a field of daffodils “Mutteing and dancing in the Dreene! ‘What makes this poem an example of Romantie thinking? It ‘n't just that Wordsworth ehooses to write about a natural scene: it is the way he describes the scene as if t had human ‘emotions. For him, nature is not merely 2 neutral mixture of scenery, colours, plants, rocks, sil, water and air It isa living force that feels jy and sadness, shares human pain and even tries to educate us human beings by showing us the beauty of lite Wordswort’s home, Dove Cottage, is now one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District, You can goon a tour of the garden which William planted sith wild flowers and which survived in his backyard even after they disappeared from the area, "He always said that if he hadn't been a poet, he ‘would have been a terrific landscape gardener; sas Allan King of the Wordsworth Trust, the organisation that looks after the cottage and gardens. FE Test 5 >> PAPER 1 Reading >) Part 1 ‘The Lake District in the north-west of England becomes particularly erowded during Une summer months with tourists and raonblets eager to eajoy the region's majestic valleys, ills and sparkling lakes. Wordsworth himself was fr from keen on tourist, whieh was quite apparent, He wanted outsiders to admire the local sights he enjoyed so much, but was afraid the istrict might be ‘damaged’ by too many visitors. He opposed the coming of the trains, and campaigned inthe 1840s against «plan to ink the towns in the area ~ Kendal, Windermere and Keswick ~ by rail ‘The place near Ullswater, where Wordsworth saw the daffodils, is atthe southernmost end of the lake. The lake is wide and calm at this turning point. There's a bay where the treeshave had thir soil eroded by lake water sothat their roots are shockingly exposed. You walk along ftom tree to tee, hardly daring to breathe, bocause you are walking in the {otprints of Wiliam and Dorothy from two centuries ago. The frst clumps of daffodlls appear, Dut they arent tall yellow trumpets proudly swaying in the breeze, They're tiny wild Aaffdils, most of them sil green and unopened, in clumps of six or seven, They're grouped around individual trees rather than colleting together. But as you look north, from beside a huge ancient oak, you realise this is what delighted the Wordsworths: clump after clump of the things, spread out to left and right but coming together in your vision so that they form a beautiful, pale- yellow carpet, What you're seing t last is nature transformed bby human sight and imagination. For a second, you share that revelation of Dorothy and William Wordsworth’, the glimpse of pantheism, the central mystery of English Romanticism.According to the article, Wordsworth’s poem started the Romantic movement. was based on actual experience. was written while he wae visiting hie sister. was written after he had been lonely. oom What was Wordsworth’s attitude to nature? ‘A He believed nature had a character of its own, B He felt nature was human, © He thought nature could talk to people. D_ He believed that we could influence nature. We are told that Dove Cottage A has gardens designed by a landscape gardener. B has very old plants in the garden. © gots e lot of visitors. D_ hes a large backyard. What doos ‘which’ in line 82 refer to? A. the number of tourists who come to the Lake District B_ Wordsworth’s desire for outsiders to admire tho local sights © the fact that Wordsworth was keen on touriets from far away D_ Wordsworth’s disike of tourists What does the writer suggest by the words ‘hardly daring to breathe! inline 437 A You have to walk carefully here. B You cant breathe because the atmosphere i suffacating. © You foo! excited to be in this place. D_ You must concentrate to stay on the footpath. In what way is the scene different from what Wordsworth described? A All the daffodils are green and small B There are no daffodils by the lake. © The daffodils ere fewer and smaller. D_ There are no daffodils around troes. The writer implies that the poem describes ‘A exactly what Wordsworth saw in dete B the effect the daffodils had on Wordsworth, c D What Wordsworth saw eround an ancient oak. clumps of daffodils on the left and on the right. What does the writer think of Wordsworth as a poet? A He belioves Wordsworth was an important figure in English culture. B He is critical of Wordsworth. He believes Wordsworth was a sentimental person. D_ He disagrees with Wordsworth’s opinion about nature. FOE Test 3 >> PAPER Reading >> Part 43TL PAPER 5. Speaking You are going to read a newspaper article about older people playing computer ‘games, Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap (9-18). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answor shoot. THE GREY GAMERS (ne form of social prejudice against older people is the belief that they cannot comprehend or use modern technology. Activities ike computer games, surfing the Net and downloading MP3s are a privilege of the youngsters. Isn't it unftr that older people enjoying a computer game should be frowned upon by ther children and ‘grandchildren? Besides, the population profile has changed. In Britain, for instance, there are more people over sisty than there are under sirteen. Nowadays ‘older people have more contol ove their lives and they play a fll part in society. Moreover, better healthcare has left more people in their ‘ities and seventies feetng fit and active after retirement. ac Playing computer games is avery effective way of exercising the brain. When personal computers wore Fist introduced, most oder people fl intimidated by infomation technology and didnt boaliev they would ever familiarise themselves with it i ‘Computers have been around for a few ‘generations now and retired people have gradvaly become mor relaxed about using them for recreation. Games over 65 prefer playing puzle games and card games ike Nakjon, Saltaire and Gin Rurny. Kate Stevens, aged 72, say find it very reasing, Its nat very demanding, but you stil need to concentrate Another development that has favoured ‘grey gamers, as ‘older people who are keen on computer games are known, 4 change in the type of videogames available on the matt. [12] Internet Chess and Train Simulator are among the most popula ofthese, Tran Simulator is based on real-mord rail activities, Players can choose from 2 variety of challenges, such as Keeping toa stict timetable despite unforeseen obstacles and using helper engines during a winter storm. iz) This could't be further from the truth. Host computzr games require the kindof analytical thinking that ‘proves with practice, which means that the ‘grey gamers’ ‘may well be far better than opponents half a century ‘younger than them, In games whee speed she nan conten, oder people would be at a disadvantage because they may have Slower acon tines. [ld] —] eter Brown, age 6, tay: hen we vist ou gana, we pay gare on the Intere he chess and Scrabble 11 by to make things easier fo then, they venle iad get annoyed. Thuy dot havea polem losing, But when we ply th game, they fut have town ‘he type of advertising used by videogame manufacturers suggests that they are still aiming almost exclusively at ‘teenagers. Game industries haver't yet woken up to the fact, that a vast potential market exists out there, 1s time someone let the manufacturers into the secret. 4a FE Test 3 >> PAPER Reading >» Part 2‘Because of their greater spending ability, ‘grey gamers’ are better consumers than teenagers, and targeting them would be comparatively more profitable for the business. On the other hand, ‘grey gamers’ have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games and would not mind being beaten by their grandchildren ina fast action game with space invaders and extraterrestrial creaturos. ‘Mental activity, as well as physical exercise, can contribute to bettor health. ‘Some people argue that “grey gamers’ simply don't have the: for computer games, and that teenagers are infinitely better. This is how the myth of the older, computoriliterate person was created, In many western counties, life expectancy has increased and there are now far more older people than there were a few generations ago. ‘There's a greater variety of games to choose from, including more intellectual and sophisticated strategy and simulation games. Many experts wore surprised when this study was published several years FCE Test 3 >> PAPER 1 Reading» part2 45You are going to read a magazine article in which four people talk about their favourite rooms. For questions 16-30, choose from the people (A-D). The people ‘may be chosen more than once. R3 Use oF English PER 4 Listening ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet PAPER 5 Speaking ‘Which of the poop! decorated the room himself or herself? i has lots of pictures in this room? a7] uses the room to practise a hobby? i has memories connected with this room? 15] hhas simple furniture in this room? [20] doesn't regret investing money in this roorn? za hhas pale colours in this room? 23 does not have a carpet in this room? cz lives in the countryside? 2] can se0 a long way from the windows in this room? al lets a pet sleep in this room? 26 hhas no curtains in this room? zi ‘eels depressed if the room is dark? [2a] Was afraid this com would be the wrong size? 2] has a musical instrument in this room? 30] [28 Fee Tests >> Papen Racing > partsMY FAVOURITE ROOM ‘A.Bill Richman ‘The room | like best in our house isthe kltchen, which is big and spacious. This Is the place where we all congregate and I ike to keep it clean and uncluttered, with just the basic Kitchen table and chairs, really. We have people over for dinner quite often, and usually the evening ends with me taking the guitar down from the hook above the table and singing folk songs. There's something old-fashioned about people getting together inthe kitchen of a house, and I really like that sociable atmosphere. We have bare floorboards for purely practical reasons - everyone tramps in and out with muddy boots, so i's the only way to keep things clean! And Benny, our Irish setter who has his bed in the back comer of the room, makes quite a mess. itis nice to feel the room Is lived in, 1 think B Penny Hollwith ‘My bedroom is my favourite room in our house. fm not 2 socable kindof person, and I enjoy being by myselt. {ike to retreat to my room and paint. fm not really an artist, just an amateur, but it’s very relaxing to do something creative, | find, The view from my window {ust cries out to be painted. I can see right across the valley to the Welsh mountains inthe far distance. What [ike most about my bedroom isthe ight blue colour ‘of the walls, which gives ita ice, ary feeling. | have blinds at the windows to make the most of the light ‘coming in. Light is such an important thing for me. | could never wake up in a room thats gloomy. My mood is affected by how much light is coming in ‘through the blinds. Cloudy momings make me fee! miserable. ed ine alin € Joyce Francis ‘Actually, say the ving room in our place is my fovourile room: ts got bright colours and is quite chutered. The walls ore covered with oll sons of pert, posers nd landscapes becouse | do love a cheerlil clmosphere. That's why | have lots of potied plant, some of which are cabvays flowering. This makes the room feel alive. The house was a farmhouse originally, and we're sil surrounded by miles of open fields. Whon we converted i, wwe knocked the two small downstairs rooms together to cate the living room. Actually, that was quite. job because we hod to make sure that removing the wal inthe ‘middle would’t weaken the structure ofthe house. | was \woriad that out ving toom might be too big tobe cosy, but now I'm convinced that we got i ight inthe end. Ws ideal for entertaining, ond out Fiends love @. My husband ‘ond | are inthe local choir and we heve singing proctice here every Monday evening, D FredTyford | know it sounds terribly posh, but Ihave a study, and that's definitely my favourite place. | remember my grandfather spending endless hours nis Ubrary, engrossed in his books. Ever since | was a cil, | wanted to have my awn study, It was the dream of lifetime. it took me hours of hard work and a lot of money to convert the old storage room into study. | have hundreds of books, and the first problem was geting, bookshelves made and fited. The custom-made bookshelves, costa fortune, but | didn't mind at al The study is the place here | fel ‘at home’. I sit there every night from about ten clock for an hour until it's time fr bed. fel lucky because my wife and children respect my need to have some time to myself. The only other usury | allow myself is afairy good CD player, because I ike listening to classical music when I'm trying to reax. 1 have to keep the volume turned down or my teenage daughter complains she cant hear her heavy metal music propeiy! FCE Test 2 >» PAPER 1 Reading >» Parez aBis eee ee PAPER 1 Reading ERIE You must answer this question. Use of English 11You recently made a long journey by coach, and you were not satistied with the service. Read the advertisement, together with the notes you have made, and PAPERS Speaking write a letter of complaint to the Regional Manager of the company. You must use all your notes. PAPER 4 Listening Coacn Senvices Ifyou need to tavel on business or for pleasure, why not take advantage of our new express intercy service! Fast, modern coaches coach old afd dirty Friendly, helpful staff Rude driver ~ ro help with heavy, ‘suitcase! Coach left 30 Reasonable prices ‘minutes late! ps Roliable, punctual service SE To introduce ou service, we are fering a 25% eduction infares when you book olin! Simply turn up atu Cy Cente Coa Station wit your servation number and seta 25% dcount eduction only if hook Inecty Coaches 4 entra are, Te 466785 fone month worinocoahes com wadvance Write a letter of between 120 and 160 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any addresses. 48 FOE Test 8 >> PAPER 2 Writing b> Part 1PAPER 1 Reading ew Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 1120-180 words in an appropriate style. paper 3 use of enotist MEI PAPER Ustening n this announcement in @ magazine called Sports World Monthly: SPORTS WORLD MONTHLY ‘Wat is your favourite spor? What kind of clothes and equipment do you need for this sport? oes this sport require any epecial qualities? PAPERS Speaking We will publish the best article. Write your article, 3 An aunt and uncle of yours emigrated to America ten years ago and have not been back to your area since then. Write a letter to them describing the changes that have taken place in the neighbourhood, giving your opinion about these changes, Write your letter. Do not write any addresses. 4 The local drama society recently put on a play based on a popular children’s book. You were in the first night audience. The play was enthusiastically recsived by both adults and children, Write a review of the play for your class magazine. Compare the play to the book and say what made the play so successful and why it appealed to all age groups. Write your review. ‘5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books. Either (a) ‘A good book always conveys an important message’ Your teacher has asked you to write an essay, giving your opinions on this statement with reference to the book or one of the short stories you have read, Or —_(b} Your teacher has asked you to write an essay on the book which ‘you have read in relation to this question: ‘A true work of literature does not have characters that are simply collections of good or bad qualities - the characters are as complex and difficult to understand as real people.’ FCE Test 5 >> PAPER 2 Writing FF Part2 49Se eae PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing Peery PAPER 4 Listening PAPER S Speaking For questions 1-12, road the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Example: ° Aawaited Bwaited C expected D prodicted qas 2 2 VINYL ATTRACTION Nobody ever really (0)... my Uncle Peter to make a lot of money. When he (1) school, he didn't have any plans for a future careor, and he got a job in a second-hand record shop that was supposed to be temporary. Peter’s mother cOUIGA' (2) it. Her other two children had both (3)... to get places at university, and sho was quite (4)... that a young person needed @ good education to get on in life. To (6)... things even worse, this was the time when records made of vinyl were being phased out, and everyone wanted to buy CDs. It looked ae though Uncle Peter would sen be looking for (6)... somewhere else. ‘And then, all of (7)... , Unele Peter's luck changed. He announced he was going to start collecting records and set (8) .... a mail order business selling rare records. | have to admit that nobody really (9)... him seriously at first. We just couldn't believe that old records would ever have any (10)... again. Who would be interested in a tochnology that's out of (11) .... ? Vinyl records have since become collectors’ (72)... and Uncle Peter is now a very rich man, 1 Acompleted ——_B concluded Cleft Dended 2 Acome over Bake over € got over D pass over 3. achieved B succeded accomplished —_D managed 4 Aconvinced —_B persuaded Cdotermined _D convicted 5B Agst B make bring D drive 6 Awork Bjob C career D profession 7 once B moment sudden D minute 8 Au Bout Goff Din 9 Atook B believed thought Dave 10 Aworth Brice cost Dvalue 1 time: B periog C date D epoch 12 Aobjects Bites C things D possessions 50 FCE Test 3 >> PAPER 5 Use of English >> Part 4For questions 13-24, road the text below and think of the word which best fits each ‘gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). ‘Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. WHO AGRICULTURE IN ANCIENT BRITAIN Professor Emma Thomas is an archaeologist (0)... Specialises in the study of the Neolithic and Mesolithic periods. The Mesolithic period extended from 9,000 (13) soe 6,200 years ago, and the Neolithic period came after that, lasting until about 2,500 BC, Human beings wore living in Britain during (14) sume of those periods. Professor Thomas and her colleagues have beon involved (16) ...... the analysis of stone age skeletons to discover more about (16) ..... way Ancient Britons lived. ‘Studying bones can tell us (17) eat deal about our ancestors,’ says Professor “Thomas. We know fora fact that Mesolithic people ate a seafood diet, while Neolithic people had a preference (18)... plants and animals. We are what we eat, and the change from fish to meat is recorded in the bones.” tis still a mystery why people just gave (19. be the influence of migrants from Europe, (20)... brought new ideas over to Britain. “Ancient Britons changed their dist after the Europeans arrived,’ says Professor Thomas. ‘it was a time of big changes. (21) mu... ancestors stopped hunting and started growing crops. Farming methods (22) wu... imported from Europe. People would no longer rely (23)... wild foods: they could contr ‘they ato and what they grow’ This marked the beginning of agriculture (24) 8 ‘eating fish, One explanation might PoE Test >> PAPER'S Use of English >> Part2 51mis PAPER 1 Read 2 writing For questions 25-84, read the text below. Use the word given of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Eee ns PAPER 4 Ustening PAPER 5 Speaking fxample: [| ANNOUNCEMENT Sailing away (One Sunday morning Aunt Emily made an (0) Sho ANNOUNCE {old Us (25)... that she was going to toke us on a cruise! HAPPY {was surprised, knowing how (26) holiday like that EXPENSE could be. We weren't a (27)... family, but we had put some WEALTH ‘money aside over the years, $0 in the end we used some of our (2B) ven for the holiday. SAVE When the day of our (29) ...... finally came, we were delighted DEPART ‘and thrilled to see how hugo and (30)... the ship looked, LuxuRY ‘Our eruise liner sailed elegantly out to sea and our holiday Dogan. But it was such a (81) sn! DISAPPOINT ‘There was so little to do on board. The (82)... almost drove BORE. Us mad, We visited several ports, but we didn't have the (93)... FREE 10 do what we wanted. We had to follow a very tight schedule of ‘Quided tours and visits to museums. Itwas a (34)....... holiday! DISASTER. [2% Eos sD PanERS Use oF Entin > rasFor questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the ward given. Do not change the word given. You ‘must use betwaen two and five words, including the word given. Here is an ‘example (0). Exampl © 11 bo very happy when | go on holiday. FORWARD Lam - ‘on holiday. ‘The gap can be filed by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you write: [0] LOOKING FORWARD TO GONG \Wte only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 35 ‘Tm sorry m lato again, he said. APOLOGISED He - again, 36 She looks like my cousin Mary. REMINDS She 37 Ifyouhave enough money for the fare, why not travol first class? AFFORD you my cousin Mary, why not travel first class? 38 Someone is going to redecorate the kitchen for us noxt month. HAVE We are going next month, 39 Could you speak up because | can't hear you properly? ‘MIND Would .~ up because | can't hear you propery? 40 My grandmother became deaf when she was about 60. SINCE My grandmother 41 We advise customers to buy their tickets in advance. ADVISED Customers . vs ‘sho was about 60, 42 Ivs such a pity | did't see that film on television ls wisi ' right. ‘that film on tolovision last night. FCE Test 3 >) PAPER'S Use of English) Parta 53You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C) 1. Yeu hear a man talking about some soads he has planted. When does he expect them to grow? A June B May © April t 2. You hear two friends remembering the last time they met ‘What was the occasion? A. abirthday party B awedding © a Christmas party L 3 You hear @ women talking about her favourite book, What kind of book ist? ‘A alove story B afairy tle C a detective story a 4 You hear two friends discussing their favourite sport Which sport is it? A basketball B tennis © volleyball 5 You hear # shop assistant advising a customer. ‘What is the customer looking for? A ashirt B atie © a pullover 6 You hear a weather forecast on the radio, Where are violent storms expected? A the south coast 'B the wost coast © the east coast agent talking about a journey. What is the customer's final destination? A Houston B_ New York © Los Angoles Cs 54 CE Test 3) PAPER @ Listening b> Part 1‘You will hear part of a conversation betwen the headmaster of a school and his secretary about the school Open Day. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. 830m. The Headmaster will address staff in the z common room, 9.30. am. Zac Challenger will arrive at the FIO] entrance. 10.30 am. There will be a guided tour of the 7] block, This will be followed by the official opening of the new 7] 1230 pam, Lunch wil be served inthe canteen onthe 73) 1.30 p.m. Challenger will meet representatives of the Parents’ Association in the schoo! 14) 2.00 p.m, He will have a meeting with the 15) the staff room, 3.00 pm. There will be speeches and en address by 16 400 pm. ‘The schoo! choir will perform 7] songs. 420 pi, Tea wil be served in the [18] ‘You will hear five different people talking about their favourite films. For questions pAPER 2 writing 19-23, choose from the list A-F) the reason each speaker gives for his or her nea. Use the lattors only once. Thora is one extra letter which you do not ed to use, A itis very exciting Speaker 1 19) B itis very amusing. Speaker 2 20) : © thas a high degree of realism. ‘Speaker 3 za D_ The special effects have a particular function. Speaker 4 22) E The acting is outstanding Speaker 8 23 F tis extremety romantic. FCE Test 3)» PAPER 4 Ustening > Part2.3 55PAPER 4 Reading PAPER 2 wiiting You will hear part ofa radio interview wi PAPER 5 Use of English Rs PAPER 5 Speaking 56 ‘a woman called Alice who has a rare ability, For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or ©) te: 24 Alice describes her A connecting emot Blinking colours and emotions. © connecting colours with words. 25 We are told that Alice developed this condition A because its in hor family. B_ when she was a child © when she had children. 5] 26 When she was younger, Alice and her brother A. used to think they ware going mad, B_ would argue about the colours connected with words. © saw the same colours for cartain words. 26 27 Alice says that this ability A is directly associated with her moods. B can make her feel depressed. © makes her feelings more al 28 What is the offect of her condition on Alice's reading? A. It makes hor road more descriptions of colours. B_ Itean encourage her to reread a sentonco. © It makes he 28 oid sentences with bright descriptions. A. is vory unpleasant at times. Bis generally not a problem. © is not pleasant at all, on the whole. 2] 30. Doctors used to believe that this condition A made people insane. B_ only affected the insane. © indicated the person was going mad. [ 30] FOE Test 5 > PAPER 4 Ustening >> Part 4aging 3 Use of Enolish PAPER 4 Listening en) Part 4.(3 minutes) ‘The examiner (interlocutor) will ask each of you to speak briefly in turn and to give ‘personal information about yourselves. You can expecta varity of questions, such as: When did you start loarning English? In what ways do you think English is going to be useful for you? Do you have any plans for a future career? Will you be able to use foreign languages in the career you choose? Part 2 (4 minutes) ‘You will each be asked to talk for a minute without interruption. You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has finished speaking, you will be asked a brief question connected with your partner's photographs, ‘Meals (compara, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 144 which show people having different sorts of meals, Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say how you think the ‘people feel in these two situations. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B, which of these me would you enjoy most? Cars (compare, cont t and speculate) Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 145 which show different cars. Candidate 8, comps ‘would feel to travel in ‘and contrast these photographs, and say how you think it ich of these vehicles. You have a minute to do ths. Candidate A, do you enjoy travel 1a by car? Part 3 (3 minutes) You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the ‘examiner. You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. ‘Outdoor activities (discuss and evaluate) ‘Turn to the pictures on page 146 which show different types of outdoor activities. You are in charge of a group of teenagers on holiday, and you have to choose two ‘activities for them. Talk to each other about the edvantages and disadvantages of ‘each of these activities in this situation. Then decide which two activities should be chosen. Part 4 (4 minutes) ‘The examiner will encourage you to develop the topic of your discussion in Part 3 by asking questions such as: Do you prefer team sports or individual sports? Why? What skills do team sports require? Why? Why do you think some peopl ent? (9 good at sports and others. FE Test 3>> PAPERS Speaking 57ne eae eR 2 writing You are going to read an article about mobile phones. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, € or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Mobile phones: are they about to transform our lives? We love them so much that some of us entity. Mis is party because mobiles mean | wouldn't have to write a sleep with them uncer the pilow, yet are seen 35 being Beyons the control hundred messages to mysel Wwe are increasingly concemed that we of parents. But the researchers Cannot escape their electronic reach. suggest that another reason may be There are many other possiblities. Ata We use them to convey our most that mobiles, especially text _recent trade far in Sweden, 2 mobile intimate secrets. yet we worry that messaging, are seen as a way of navigation product was launched. ‘they ate a threat to our privacy. We overcoming shyness. "Texting Is often When the user enters a destination, a rely on them more than the internet to used for apologies, to excuse lateness route is automatically downloaded to cope with modem ife. vet many of us oF to communicate other things that their mobile and presented by voice, don't beteve advertisements saying make us uncomfortable’ the report pictures and maps as they drive. In we need more advanced services. '59ys, The impact of phones, however, future, these devices will so be able 4sshas been local rather than global, to plan around congestion and road ‘Sweeping aside the doubts that many supporting existing friendships and works in real time. Third generation People feel about the benefts of new networks, rather than opening users to phones will also allow for remote third generation phones and fears over new broader community. Even the monitoring of patients by doctors. in ‘the health effects oF phone masts. language of texting in one area can be Britain scientists are developing an ‘a recent report claims that the incomprehensible to anybody from asthma management solution, using long-term effects of new mobile another area, movies to detect eary signs of an ‘technologies willbe entirety postive o attack long asthe public can be convinced to Among the most important benefits of 20 make use of them. Research about using mobile phones, the report caims, _ Moble phones can be use in education. twsers of mobile phones reveals thatthe will be a. vastly improved mobile A group of teachers in Britain use third mobile has already moved beyond infrastructure, providing gains generation phones can provide fast being a mere practical communications throughout the economy. and the Internet service to children who ive ‘tool to become the backbone of provision of more sophisticated beyond the reach of terrestrial rmeder social life, from love affars to location-based services for users, The broadband services and can have no friendship to work. One female report cals on government to put access to oniine information. ‘As the ‘teacher, 52, told the researchers: more effort Into the dellvery of new generation of mobile technologies “love my phone. It's my frien. services by mobile phone, with takes off, the social potential of the ‘suggestions including public transport mobile wil vastly increase, the report ‘Te close relationship between user and trafic information and doctors’ argues ‘and phone is most pronounced among text messages to remind patients of ‘teenagers, the report says, who regard appointments. I love that Ioea,” one ‘their moles as an expression oftheir user said in an interview. ‘tt would Sn eo [58 FeE Testa») PAPER Reasng > Premobile phones? A We can't live without them. B_ We are worried about using them so much. c D We have contradictory feelings about them. We ni 1d them more than anything eles to deal with modem What doos ‘them’ in line 20 rofer to? A long-term affects B_ now mobile technologies © doubts D_ benefits ‘What is the connection between social life and mobile phones? Modern social lif relies heavily on the use of mobile phones. Mobile phones make romantic communication easier. Mobile phones encourage people to make friends. Mobile phones enable people to communicate while moving around, vom Why do teenagers have such a close relationship with their mobile phones? ‘A They use text messages more than any other group. B_ They are more inclined to be late than older people © They fool indopendont when they use them. D_ They tend to fee! uncomfortable in many situations. In what sense has the impact of phones bean ‘loca’ in line 44? ‘A People tend to communicate with people they already know. B_ Users generally phone people who live in the same neighbourhood. © It doponds on local dialects. D_ The phone networks use different systems. How might mobile phones be used in the future? to give the address of the nearest doctor's surgery to show bus and train timetables ‘to arrange deliveries to cure diseases voor navigation product launched in Sweden is helpful for drivers because can suggest the best way to get to a place. it downloads maps of the area, ittells them which roads are congested. it shows them how to avoid road works. voy What is the general attitude of the report described here? ‘Manufacturers need to produce better equipment. ‘The government should take over the mobile phone networks. ‘There are problems with mobile phones that cannot be overcome. Mobile phones can have a variety of very useful applications. ooap FCE Test >> PAPER 1 Reading >» part1 59.PAPER 3 Use oF English PAPER 4 Listening ee PAPER 2 writing You PAPER S Speaking 60 A DOG'S LIFE ‘The old saying tha a dog is mas bestfriend has been round for centuries, and few people who have dogs of, their own would ange with it Famous for their affectionate and loyal nature, dogs ae ‘often regarded as friends rather than pers. Children and ‘ld people are particularly inclined to develop close relationships with cheie dogs. [1 This sensitivity is what makes them seem almost human. After centuries of being bred to be domestic animals, dogs have developed into safe companions. [10] Sach ‘cases are rae, thovgh, andl almost always involve animals that have been trained to be aggressive. This doesnt mean that dogs are naturally violent or dangerous, simply that they canbe tsined to perform a number of tasks. In face, ‘their capacity to learn and follow instructions is what makes dogs s0 valuable as working animals Dring the long history of mankind’ association with animal, the role ofthe dog has changed. At onetime dogs ‘were simply domestic animal chac performed a wiful function, Today of cous, the majority of dogs ar kept as howshold pts, although thee asl ve animals need in important occupations. “Many owners tik treat their pet dog ike human bing, bu do some peopl go 00 fr? “Would expensive, fashionable coat for dose a waste ‘of money? Surely designer beds for dogs costing over 1,000 would be ils. Bt these ae jst ome ofthe items avalable from the exclaie dog boutiques to be found in many major cies aroand the word. This is ley a omry that average dog owners cannot afford FOE Test 4)» PAPER 1 Reading »» part 2 Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. In France dogs are weleome in expensive restaurants, one ‘of which has recently announced 2 new speci mena for dogs. Dogs are such valued customers that they may be served before their master. 3] ‘Susan Brown buys fees seasonal products for her Yorkshire verter The weekly mens consists of chicken, lamb and sh. spend hous preparing the Food she says. "T steam it, and go through ic to-make sure cere ‘reno bones. He loves shepherd pi, spring vegetables and low-fat yoghurt! Chef Max Olver claims that breed ‘should be taken into acount when deciding on 2 dog's slict Boxers have delicate stomachs and they should feed ‘on tinned food and eroquetes It isnot suprising that you can now find cookbooks with special recipes for exiting healthy dishes for dogs. Many fond owners pamper their dogs with delicacies, and che percentage of obese dogs has increased, Obese dogs are taken tothe vec who puts them on diet. [14] Restrictions on how much they eat make dogs feel rmizerable. Jes no wonder tha doge tested in such an excessive way can become nervous and unsure of themselves acting in socharacterstic ways, IB] ‘Asa resale, mare and moce owners are taking their confsed animal co dog yhologis. These medical experts ry to analyse and coplain the dog's moods Paychologiss advise the wort owners to remember tat dogs basicaly want to ru, bak and et. Too mach affection confoes them. Everything lsc ast sends them barking mad, {going to read a newspaper article about dog owners. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits ‘each gap (9-18). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.All ofthis leads some people to suggest that dog fights should be prohibited. ‘These include working on farms, helping blind people navigate their way through lif, and assisting the police and security forces. Dogs often give the impression that they know exactly what their owners want, without being tod. ‘Owners then have to start counting calories and prepare simple dishes with vegetables. ‘Some dog owners havo become very selective when it comes to their pets’ diet Its true that the occasional dog can go wild and attack someone, sometimes causing severe injuries Examples of these include loss of appetite and even a tendency to bite people ‘When you look at the extremes to which some owners go, it would certs FOE Test 4)» PAPER 1 Reading »> Pat? 64D =z 62 APER Reading You are going to read an article in which four young people talk about the experience of taking their driving test. For questions 16-30, choose from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once, Mark your answors on the separate answer sheet. Which of the young people failed the driving tes three times? thought learning to drive would be easier than it was? was discouraged trom driving by a relative? wanted to be a racing driver as a child? was very nervous at frst? was given driving lessons as a git? is going to dri J avohicle at work? practised driving on private land? nearly crashed while taking the test? thinks tho written tost was easy? hasn't driven since taking the test? will 00 own a car? could proviously use anther type of vehicle? took more than thirty driving lessons? FCE Test 4 >> PAPER 1 Reading >» Part 5 INNAAA [3 u aesFIRST STEPS AT DRIVING How do young people fee! about learning to drive? We asked four youngsters who have recently passed the test. A Joe Smedley Ever since I was litle, ve been fascinated by mechanical things. especially the internal combustion engine! | uted to make models of cars, and I knew a lot about different makes long before I was old enough to drive one. Fe been riding a motorbike for sbx months before I started ‘aking lessons for my driving tes, and I'm sure that experience helped me. On the other hand, learning to drive proved to be quite hard. | thought because | knew how a ear works it would make a diference. That was a big mistake! | remember how ‘embarrassed | was when | couldn't even get the car into second gear. By the time I took my tee, felt fairly confident, so I waen't surprised when | passed first time. The funny thing about it i that I haven't had the chance to drive a car ever since | got my licenes because my parents don't have one! In a year oF ew0,1 hope Ill have enough money to buy myself a nice litte car B Hanna Watson 11m really glad that | have a driving licence because i's so useful, but | wasnt really sure | wanted co take the test at first, I was shaking and my knees were trembling before the first lesson, though | soon got over my nervousness because the instructor ‘was s0 friendly, When I first went 9 the driving school, | arranged for thirty lessons. Although the instructor assured me | was ready co take the test after twenty-five lessons, decided to wait until | had had all thirty lessons, I ole very tense about driving, and the tart was a disaster. First, | forgot my glasses ‘when I went for the written test,and then, on the practical test, [almost had an accidene! fe wasn't my fault, but it stil gave me a terrible fright. Anyway for the last few months Ive been practising in my father’s car although he only les me go on quiet country roads. But 'm turing nineteen next month, and | know ‘what my parents are getting me for my birthday! € Clarissa Holmes wanted co get my driving licence as soon as | could. My childhood ambition was to be the first woman Formula One: world champion! Actually, the realty of taking my test was completely diferent. | didn't past the test until my fourth attempt, but that was because of the practical tet. | kept on ‘making silly mistakes, you see. Infact, the other par of the test wasnt nearly as hardiall you had to do was learn the regulations about driving | was getting prety upset after falling three times, so my aunt, Who has a farm, let me go into afield and drive around, just to {get used to the feeling. | think that helped a lot. ve been saving Up like mad, and in a couple of weeks I'm confident Il have enough to buy 2 decent second-hand car. D Eddy Fredricks | dido’e really think about taking my driving tect right up until | was eighteen. I had the idea that driving was basically dangerous. and | think that came from my grandmother: She had ‘been ina car erash years ago, and she used to tell me how awful it was, which put me off a lot. But when a couple of my friends passed their tests, | suddenly realised I really wanted to get my diving cence, Being optimistic, ust booked ten lessons at first. but in the end I needed over three times that many! That was a bit ‘embarrassing because when my parante sald that the driving lessons would be a present for my birthday, dont think they ‘expected they would cost chat much! Having a driving licence is. going to be very useful. When the school term finishes in ‘August, [ve got a pare-time job delivering books for a big bookshop, and | have to use their delivery van, so | couldn't do it | hadn't passed my test Tost 4» PAPER Reading >’ Pats 65Sis PAPER 1 Reading Rae us You must answer this question, ngiish 11You aro planning to move to London to study for @ year, and you need PAPER 4 Listening somewhere to live while you are there, You have seen the following advertisement. Read it carefully, and look at the notes you have made, Write letter to the owner ofthe flat, covering these points and adding any other relevant Rees ae Spacious 300m London flat ina modern ‘apartment building with a fully equipped bathroom and kitchen, eaking Tes Available when? Furnished? Its centrally located in a pleasant, lively neighbourhood while being convenient for shops and public transport. Where exactly? Noisy? How much rent? 7S the cont i resonable, and both short and Deposit? long term rental contracts can be considered. Relerences required. Nearest underground Please contact Mr Hopkins for further detail station? PSS =n Write a letter of between 120 and 150 words in an appropriate style, Do not write any addresses, [94 Fee Test ayy PAPER writing» Par 7PAPER 1 Reading Posen "PAPER 5 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking Write an.answer to one of the questions 2-8 in this part, Write your answer in 1120-180 words in an appropriate styl. Your teacher has asked you to write @ report about the eating habits of young people in your area. Describe what most young people eat and suggest how they could be encouraged to eat heslthior food Write your report. ‘An international magazine for young people is holding a short story competition, and you have decided to enter. The story must begin or end with the following words: Helen and Steve looked at each other and burst out laughing. Write your story for the competition, You recently saw a film about a famous historical event in your country. Write @ review ofthe film for your school magazine. Include information about the story, the characters and costumes, and say whether the film was historically accurate, Write your review. ‘Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books. Either (a) Write an essay describing an event in the book or short story you have read which plays a main role in the development of the plot and affects the characters. Or —_(b} ‘The leacting charactors in a book must be exaggerated to attract ur interest.’ Do you agres or disagree with this statment? Write an essay, giving your opinions with reference to the book you have read, FOE Tost 4+ APER2 writing» Part 65)4 PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing Geen PAPER 4 Ustening PAPERS Speaking For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Example: 0 Ainformed Btold. == Cshown said SCHOOL LUNEH Research has (0)... that over half the children in Britain who take their own lunches to schoo! do not eat (1)... in the middle of the day. In Britain schools have to (2) ‘meals at lunchtime, Children can (3)... o bring their own food or have lunch at the school canteen. ‘One shocking (4)... of this research Is that school meals are much healthier than lunches prepared by parents. There are strict standards for the preparation of school ‘meals, which have to include one (6) .... of fruit and one of vegetables, as well as meat, @ dairy item and starchy food like bread or pasta. Lunchboxes (6) .... by researchers contained swoot drinks, crisps and chocolate bats. Children (7)... twice ‘as much sugar as they should at lunchtime. The research will provide a better (8) .... of why the percentage of overweight students in Britain has (8) .... in the last decade. Unfortunately, the government ‘cannot inetruet parents, but it can remind them of the (10)... value of milk, fruit and ‘vegetables. Children can easily develop bad eating (11)... at this age, and parents + are the only ones who can (12)... t. sere A gett 1 Approximately B properly probably D possibly 2 Agive B provide C make Dao 3 Aprefor B manage C want D choose 4 Afinding B number C figure D factor 5 Apiece B portion bow! Dkilo 6 Aexamined Bound taken D looked 7 take Beontain consume Deonsist 8 Aviow knowledge Cunderstanding__D opinion 8 Aincroased -Bexpanded extended D added 10 Anutrtional —_-Bheslthy C positive D good 11 Abehavious —_Bstyles D habits 12 Aprevent Badefine C decide D delay [86 FE Test a> PAPER Use of English >> Part +FCE ise 4 PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing For questions 13-24, road the text bolow and think of the word which best fits each ‘99p. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). \Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: ([G]]__ THERE WWHHISTORY ann STORYTELLING Bi (Over the last few years (0) ..... has been moro intorest in the subject of history, perhaps because historical documentaries (13) ... television have attracted large viewing audiences. Historians who often complain (14) sm» lack of interest in their ‘subjoct should be dolighted at this development, shouldn't (18) ueuns ? According to a survey, more poople are applying (16) .... places at university, and the number of those wanting to study history (17) ....... increased. However, professors of history aro (18) .... particularly happy about this increase and have ‘expressed concern about the quality of their studonts. They claim that most of { (19)... first-year students have never read a history book and don't have the skills, (20) study the subject in depth. TV programmes make students think that studying history is (21) ..... simple as storytelling. Documentaries oversimplify the subject and concentrate (22) ...... personalitios in an attempt to attract audiences. (On the other hand, traditional historians could learn (23)... to tell a story from the makers of such documentaries. Many historians have don't good narrative skis, [hich is (24)... 80 many history books are not popular with readers. ret a et FCE Test 4» PAPERS Use of English >> part 2 67aaa PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing For questions 25-84, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the ond ‘of each line to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Eee ears PAPER 4 Listening PAPERS speaking Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [0] ‘DANGEROUS PIVING DEEPER Free-diving is a new sport, and it's extramaly (0) an... , Which DANGER 's porhaps why its (25)... 1s growing fast. Free-divers are POPULAR attached to a line, and then they have to take a deep (26) BREATHE 18 deep as they can and come up (27) IMMEDIATE ‘The present record is 121 metres, held by the British diver, ‘Tania Stroster. Tania trains very (28)... before each dive caRE 10 build up her physical (29) ....... She never dives until IT she’s completely confident that she’s ready. “The danger is caused by the great (80) «nu. at those depths. PRESS | think that safety procedures have to be very strict if we want to avoid accidents,’ Tania says. Tania feels that mental strength is also very important. She has an (31) ....... response to water, EMOTION and fools very calm when she’s underwater. Perhaps Tania's greatest asset is her (32)... 10 focus. In free-diving there are ABLE 10 (83) n-ne AFOUNC YOU and there are no cheering spectators to COMPETE (84) anu You. It a lonely sport, says Tania COURAGE [88 FCE Test >» PAPER 3 Uso oF English >> part 3PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing ee PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that It has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the werd given, You ‘must use between two and five words, including the word given. Hera is an oxample (0) Example: 0. I'll be very happy when Igo on holiday. FORWARD Lam. se 00 holiday. The gap can be filled by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you write: 1@]__ LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 35 The basketball coach will make me train very hard, MADE ' very hard by the baskotball coach. 36 "You can watch if you keep quiet,’ said the ector. PROVIDED The actor said that | could watch - quiet 87. | ogret not telling you the whole truth. Tow wish ss othe whole truth 38 After hours of negotiation, they managed to get the new contract. SUCCEEDED After hours of negotiation, they the new contract. 39 That shit is too expensive for me to buy. AFFORD Vean't nn expensive shir, 40 My grandfather doesn't go out often these days, EVER My grandfather . 41° She tried to stay cheerful although she felt sick. SPITE She tried to stay cheerful 42 Sarah probably won't come to the party UNLIKELY Sarah «these days to the party, FCE Test 4 >» PAPER 3 Use of English > Part 4 69eee PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing You wl nar pop aking in ight ere st jons. For questions 1-8, choose PAPER 5 Use of English Pec ay 1. You hear a woman bringing a CD player back to the shop where she bought it What is the problem with i? A It plays CDs at the wrong speed. It jumps from one track to the next. © It doesn't eject CDs properly. PAPERS Speaking 2. You hear 2 woman talking to a waiter. What doos she want him to bring her? A mineral water B coffee © orange juice 2) 3. You hoar a boy describing a journey. Where did he want to go? A Leeds B_ Manchester, Cc Crewe 3 4 You hear an advertisement for a sale in a furniture store, Which items have the biggest reductions? A sofas B beds © atmehairs 5 You hear a woman talking to a car machanic. What is the problem with her car? ‘A It won't startin wet weather. B The brakes don't work property. © The engine keeps on stopping. B 8 You hear a graphic designer talking about his work. How doss he feo! about the recent change in his job? A He thinks i's boring. B_ Ho regrets giving up his previous job, © He thinks he's made the right decision. Ka] 7 You hear @ radio announcement about traffic on 8 motorway. Where are the longost delays expected? ‘A between junctions 10 and 17 B between junctions 13 and 14 between junctions 17 and 18 Cw 8 You hear a man phoning his local newsagent’s shop. ‘Which newspaper did he got by mistake this morning? A the Telegraph B the Sun © the Daily Mirror oe) [79 FeETest ay PAPER @ uUstening r» rar +Beas PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. Writing PAPER 5. Use of English Re PAPER 5 Speaking You will hear part of a radio interview with a young golf player, John Freeman. For questions 8-18, complote the sentences, John Freeman has been playing golf for z Johns fathor never veloped asa golfer because he couldn't 0) tho clubs. John wanted tobe a professional Fa] player. John’s father took up got again when he wes 2] ohn wishes he had had more 3] from teachers Everyone thinks that gots for people with 7a) ‘The government should provide 73] because gott quipment is expensive Tho 76] of British players is likly to raise the profile of gol John's income from gol is 7 John used to dye his heir 73 Ea PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 5 Speaking You will hear five different people talking about holidays. For questions 19-22, choose from the list (A-F] the reason each speaker gives to explain why they remember one particular holiday. Use the letters only once, There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A | folt | had learnt something. Speaker 1 | B. | was relieved to be back home, Speaker 2 © Itgave me a sense of my origins. ‘Speaker 3 D It provided an escape. Speaker 4 E | felt closer to my family. Speaker § It made our friendship stronger. FOE Test ay) Papen 6 Usteringy>rare2.5 74)Pi Pi Pi Pi 2 Eire -APER 1 Reading -APER 2 Writing You will hear an interview with Laura Bartett, a successful florist. For questions 24-80, choose the correct answer (A,B or C -APER 3 Use of English 28 APER S Speaking 25 25 a 28 30 Laura's parents ‘A were professional gardeners. B had a successful florit’s shop. © loved cultivating plants. Laura originally wanted A to work as a graphie designer. B_ to become an artist, © to write articles for a magazine, ‘She became a florist ‘A because she didn't know what else to do. Bas soon as she resigned from the magazine. © as the result of an accident. Inthe beginning, Laura ‘A was not skilled at working with flowers. B_ didn’t work with flowers at all, © only delivered flowers to customers. ‘She had to learn ‘A. the names of diferent spaces of lowers. B__ which flowers florists could use in their work. © how to propare flowors for arrangomonts. Laura suggests that a young person who is thinking of boing a florist must be propared ‘A. to send flowers to people who are ill B_ to work long hours at certain times of the year. © to spend « lot of time at the flower market. Laura advises young people who would like to become florists A to work ata florist’s while they are attending courses in floristry. B_ to study floristry fulltime at a college before they get a job. © to lesrn how to programme a computer FCE Test 4>> PAPER 4 Ustening b> part 4 [24]Eee ee PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. Writing PAPER 5. Use of English PAPER 4 Listening is Part 4113 minutes) ‘The examiner (interlocutor) will ask each of you to speak briefly in turn and to give personal information about yourselves. You can expect a variety of questions, such as: How did you travel here today? ‘What sort of public transport is available in this area? ‘What form of transport do you use most often? ‘What do you lke and dislike about it? rt 2 (4 minutes) ‘You will each bo asked to talk for a minute without interruption. You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has finished speaking, you will be asked a brief question connected with your partner's photographs. ‘At work (compare, contrast and speculate) “Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 147 which show people working in different environments. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say how you think the people are fesling in these different situations. You have a minuto to do this. Candidate B, which of these jobs would you prefer to do? Leisure (compare, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 148 which show people engaged in different leisure ectivities. Candidate 8, compare and contrast these photographs, and say what sort of parson you think would enjoy esch of these activities. You have a minute to do this. Candidate A, what sort of spare time activities do you enjoy? Part 3 & minutes) You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the examiner. You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. Inventions (discuss and evaluate) ich show different inventions. Va li “Turn to the pictures on page 149 wh youte imagine thet you are taking part in a television programme about inventions that have changed the course of history. Talk to each other about how these different inventions have changed people's lives, Then decide which two have been the most important. Part 4 (4 minutes) ‘The examiner will encourage you to develop the topic of your discussion in Part 3 by asking quostions such as: What are the advantages and disadvantages of using computers? Do you think technological advances chanoa the hasie things in fa? Why (nt? ‘What are the disadvantages of modern technology? Do you think we rly too much on modern technology? FCE Test 4>> PAPERS Speaking 7574 Use of English Ustening PER S Speaking WOMAN’ S vere cerns woman should have in society, During a recent game between two (of Brazil's biggest football teams, the country’s top striker head- butted an opponent and was sent off. ‘Idiot’ he shouted at the referee. ‘Just what you would expect from a woman.’ It was this comment rather than his aggression to his opponent that ally landed him in trouble. He was punished for this by being banned from the next four ‘matches. The target of his venom, Gisole Fabio, has become the most high-profile woman in Brazilian football. Times are changing in British football, tao. Not long ago the manager of a Scottish team was forced to resign after criticising the country’s first woman referee by saying: ‘I knew it wasn't going to bo our day whon | found out we hhad a woman cunning the line. She should be at home making the toa fr the dinner for her man after he hhas been to the football. This is a professional man’s game’ An attitude like this may have been relatively common a few ‘generations ago, but over the last ecade or two the vast majority of FCE Test >> PAPER 1 Reading > Part 1 been @ referee for six years and is currently the highest level female official in Britain. During her rise to this position, she has learnt to be tolerant of criticism, and not to ‘become excited or get offended by hhurtful verbal attacks. She takes the comments with a pinch of salt. ‘He is entitled to say what he likes. There is no point getting yourself all upset. From the experiences that | have had he is in the ‘minoxity.” You have to develop a thick skin as 2 female referee in the men's game. In spite ofall this, Macintosh says that being a woman on the fiold can have its advantages too. ‘Many men consider it wrong to use bbad language in front of women. “Sometimes you get the odd idiot who shouts something, but usually they use less colourful language They behave better. One team coach told me he wanted me to roforee another game at that club to improve the players’ behaviour.’ The confusion, she adds, also has its comic moments. Fans have not Updated their vocabulary to take account of female officials Macintosh says she finds it Oe You are going to read an artic about female football referees. For questions 1-8, 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. sonceemrso While itis unlikely that @ woman footballer will have the physical strength to compete at the top lovel ina men's team, there is no similar obstacle to women refereeing men's football. In fact, the authorities cunning European football are actively encouraging women referees, bolieving it halps increase women’s interest in football generally In Brazil, Gisele Fabio says the path to becoming @ referee has been about breaking down cultural rather than legal barriers. 'For as long as 'm aware there have been ‘no rules against women raferaeing the men’s game. It was just that hone did.’ Fabio agrees that footballers treat female referees differenti. ‘In principle they treat you with more respect. They are scared that you will give them a card more readily. This is an advantage for us.’ Most impressively, Fabio has boon top of the referee rankings published by daily sports papers. ‘I think | was first because | arm a novelty. But | don't think | am better than the thers, My efarneing is tha same‘The football player was punished because he hit an opponent. he was aggressive during the game. he insulted the fomale raforee.. he shouted loudly. goa> What point is made to show that times are changing in British footbal ‘A Managers who don't like women referees can lose their jobs, B_ Women are no longer expected to stay at home. © Scotland now hae a woman raferee, D_ Aman cannot criticise @ woman referee today. Which phrase best describes Macintosh’s reaction to the manager's words? A angry and hurt B_ sad and depressed © calm and confident D_ bitter and resentful What does ‘In spite of all this in line 64 suggest? although women referees are often criticised in spite of the fact that thoro aro so fow women referees ‘even though men tend to behave bettor with a wornan referes despite the difficulty of getting work as @ woman referee goa ‘The comic aspect mentioned is based on ‘A ‘the ides that fans are nervous of women referees. B the confusion fans fool when they don't know what to call a femal the embarrassment people experience when they see the official is a woman. the fact that fans don't have a big vocabulary. official Why are women referees being encouraged? ‘A. They have to face a lot of obstacles. B_ There is a shortage of men referees. © They don't have to be as physically strong as men. D_ They will attract more women spectators. nat does Gisele Fabio say about the barriers to women becoming referees? ‘They may be connected with social atitudes not laws. ‘They do not exist in developed countries. ‘The legal barriers are being removed. ‘The women themselves have removed these barriers. vomre According to Gisele Fabio, ‘A men referees do not deserve as much respect as women referees. B c D footballers think that women referees are stricter then men referees. women usually make better referees than men. she at the top of the ratings because women referees aro unusual. FCE Test S b> PAPER 1 Reading >» part 175PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 5. Use of Enalish PAPER 4 Ustening PAPERS. Speaking You are going to read an article about robot shops. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentencos A-H the one which fits ‘gap (9-15). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. ch Mark your answers on the separate answer shest. neROBOT Like most ideas that seem absolutely revolutionary, the concept behind the robot shop is actually very simple. In Fact, It has already been around for many years in the form of vending machines, selling bars of chocolate or drinks. This ‘dea has been further developed to create the first robot shop, which may eventually change the future of shopping. ‘The prototype robot shop in a suburb of London looks like a giant vending machine. The display on the Tight is refrigerated and holds items such as milk, yoghurt and cheese, while the display on the left has an impressive selection of biscuits, coffee cakes and crisps. It does not have the variety of conventional shops, but it can cope with a late night request for bread or painkillers. You key in the code numbers of the goods you want, which are displayed just underneath each item in the window, and a huge robot arm reaches out and picks up each ‘item, bringing it over to the console inside the shop. [An electronic display shows you the total you have to pay. Unlike supermarkets, in robot shops you can only collect the goods after you've paid. When the robot arm finds the things you want, it drops them into a hatch and you ‘each inside to take them out. If this happened before you paid, you could easily walk off with the goods without having paid for them. The system couldn't yet be described as entirely efficient. There's @ lot of room for improvement. The robot arm represents one of the biggest problems. The arm has to be very accurate in order to pick up the Fem it thas reached for, carry it to the hatch and safely drop it into it. The difficulty of judging customer attitudes is another reason wiy the robot shop has to be tested. Customers are still cautious about doing most of their shopping in @ robot shop, but this is only to be expected; every new invention has been regarded with some suspicion at frst. [fB] ‘The manufacturers of robot shops suggest that the small shopkeeper in inner-city areas represents their biggest potential client, People in the area value the convenience of being able to pop out virtually all hours ofthe day and night for some item they have forgotten or suddenly feel like buying. Small shopkeepers are likely to invest in robot shop equipment, rather than employ part-time staff to work twenty-four hours a day. ‘The question is whether customers wil prefer the impersonaL service of a robot shop tothe conventional type of shopping where there's human contact. [B[_——] Machines do not tale luneh breaks, they hardly ever make mistakes and they are never rude to customers. Int this the sort of efficiency people want ftom a shop these days? 76 FCG Test 5 >> PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 2‘A cantral console between the windows ie where you actually do your shopping. ‘The first thing you notice are the two large display windows which aro absolutely packed with goods. Older customers in particular may find the experience cold and impersonal, but a younger generstion may respond more positively, “The real quostion is whether, over the three-month testing period, enough people will overcome their doubts and start shopping here in significant numbers. For security reasons, you have to do this before the robot arm starts, ‘gathering your goods. Many shops like these only survive because they stay open late, or even round the clock in some cases. Experience with similar mechanised service equipment, such as cash dispensers, suggest that there are considerable advantages for both ‘customers and shop owners. ‘The challenge isto create a piece of machinory which will be delicate enough to pick up eggs but at the same time strong enough to pick up botles of mineral water and baked bean cans. FOETUS) PAPER 1 erodg D> Pata 7)PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 5. Use of Enalish PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking You are going to read a magazine article in which four people talk about running the {London Marathon. For quostions 16-80 choose from the people (A-D). The peop! ‘may be chosen more than once. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer shest. Which of the people ran in order to help charity? doesn't like the reactions ofthe wetching crowd? feels that entering the marathon is @ rewarding experience? began running to accompany a runner? dnt finish last year’s marathon? had an unpleasant experience in his or her First marathon? ‘entered the marathon with colleagues from work? is not confident about his or her physical condition? belongs to a sports group? intonds to run another marathon soon? ‘compares entering the marathon to life? trains under bad weather conditions? ‘saw himeelf or her fon television? doesn’t have to go far for his or her runs? 78 FCG Test S FF PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 3 16 a7] 18 a [30]Running for Fun age ‘Peter Chamberlain | was always keen on sports. Running a long distance is 2 bie like He coo. You start witha sense of anticipation, you {0 through some great highs and terrible lows, but in the tend it seems to be worth i There is nothing that | enjoy ‘more than a good workout atthe gym ora good one-hour run across the local wildife reserve, Fortunately, where | live, can reach the open countryside in just a couple of minutes on foot from my front door step. In my case, participation in the London Marathon was not about winning, i was aboue doing the best you possibly can. My first marathon was a disaster. Everything wat going fine ‘unl the ewelleh mile when | started to feel abit of fatigue kicking in and hie the wall between the fourteenth and ‘ieeenth miles. B Rosalind Masterson | surprised myself by doing so well to tll you the ruth It all started when a friend of mine was traning for the marathon and asked me to Join her a few mornings a ‘week | didn think | was very fic when I started, although years ago go cycling three times a week and jogging at ‘weekends. | found the experience enjoyable but realised | preferred jogying on my own. Success depends a lot on your mood. Last year, for example, | was feeling very stressed for one reason or another, and I got tired much more quickly: didn't even get to the end of the course! This year's been completely lifferent. London was such & success that I've entered for the Berlin Marathon next month, along with three friends. My husband ehinks I'm ‘mad, though when we watched the news that righ and he could see my face among the crowds, he was fairly Impressed, x § C Ruth Watson Long distance running is not about how fast you can run, Fes aboue how much pain you can take. Long distance running sa good discipline for life esl. ran with my head and my heart, because physically | don’ think Ive got a great deal of talent or abil. was always a very energetic Sports person and | have encered the marathon five times so far. Last year | managed to complete a half marathon in ‘90 minuces, which was quite an accomplishment for ‘someone who did not train systematically. One thing that annoyed me in my last marathon was the attiude of people watching. They took more inerest in the fun- runners and celebrities than in the battle of the elte runners chasing qualication times for the Olympic Games. D John Saddler ‘An old friend of mine has been a member of a jogging club for years, and he finally persuaded me to go along with him fone Saturday to see if | would enjoy it Well I fle fly good afterwards s0 | joined the club and started thinking seriously abour running. I thoughe that entering for the marathon would give me a unique opportunity to raise ‘some cath for the Red Cross. Infact, four of us from the ‘office decided to do the same thing, and beeween us we raised over £25,000, which was great! Running wasn't az hard as | expected Training can be dificult, especialy when Ie means Ihave to drag myself out of bed on cold winter ‘mornings and go jogging inthe pouring rain | never train ‘with frends because Ifind it impossible co concentrate on ‘what 'm doing. perry, sate Mga sccm sant, hiss iggy ee Mapai ee ee ee FCE Test 5 >» PAPER 1 Reading b> Part 5 79PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing You must answer this question. PAPER 3 Use.of English PAPER 4. Uistening 11You are the organiser of a music society in your toven. You have received a letter from a music sociaty in Britain, who would lke to give a concert to your PAPER 5 Speaking ‘members. Read the letter and the notes you have mado. Then write a letter to Sally Richardson, the British organiser. You must use all your notes. ‘Adiscussion om ee ou ti es about British We are amateur musicians specialising in folk music folk music and we would like to meet members of similar When ‘after concert? _groups in Europe. We will be visiting your area next + exactly? Dinner after month and would like to give a concert to members of your society. programme — s There are [5 members in our society. Would you be able to find accommodation for us for one night? Yes, give her detatls Please let me know if you are interested in our suggestion and tell me something about your own society. Write a letter of between 120 and 150 words in an appropriate style, Do not write any addresses. 80 Foetes parse wrens» yarPtesr Exam Essentials | PAPER 1 Reading Rea) Write an answer to one of the questions 2-6 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate styl. Paper 3 use of Engish ZIRE PAPER 4 Listening 2 You have been discussing families in your English lessons, and now your PAPERS Speaking teacher has asked you to write on the following topic for homework: What are the main diforences between growing up in a small or large family? Whieh is better for you? Write your essay. 3. Six months ago your family moved from the city to small country village. Write 2 letter to an old friend you haven't seen since then, saying how you feel about th change in lifestyle. Write your letter. Do not write any addresses. 4. You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine called Movie Nows: ‘Send us your review of the BEST or WORST film you have seen this yest. Include information on the story and characters end say what made the film so good/bad. We will publish the best reviews in a special summer supplement. Write your review. '5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books. Either (a) Your pen friend has asked you to recommend something to read on holiday. Write a letter to your friend about the book you have read, giving reasons why this particular book would be suitable for your pen friend. Or —__{b) You have just seen the following announcement on your schoo! noticeboa: BOOK COMPETITION Imagine you could change the ending in the book or one of the stories you have read. What kind of ending ‘would you choose and why? Write us an article answering this question You could win a prize. ‘Write your article with reference to the book or one of the short stories you have read. FCE Test >> PAPER 2 writing >» part2 81eee ee PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing For questions 1-12, read the text below and docide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet PAPER 4 Ustening Example: PAPER 5 Speaking ° A doubt B reason purpose D motive A POWERFUL INFLUENCE There can be no (0)... at all that the Internet has made a huge difference to our lives. However, most parents worry that their children spend too much time browsing the Internet or playing computer games, hardly (1)... doing anything else in their spare time. Naturally, parents want to know if these activities are (2)... for their children What should they do iftheir children spend hours (8)... @ computer screen? Obviously, if children spend too much time (4)... in some game Instead of doing their homework, than something is wrong. It ie a good idea if parents and children decide together how much use should be (6)... of the Internet, and the child should (6) ww that it won't interfere with homework. If the child does not (2)... to this arrangement, parents can take more drastic () Any parent who is (9) ..... alarmed about @ child's behaviour should make an appointment to (10) ..... the matter with a teacher. Spending time in front of a computer seroen doos not (11)... affect a child's performance at school. Even ita youngster seems obsessed with the computer, he or she is probably just (12) ‘through phase, and in a few months parents will have something also to worry about! 1 Raways B rarely Cnever Dever 2 Aharming B harmful C hurting D hurtful 3 Astaring st Balancing —_C looking D seeing 4 Aeoncentrated —B occupied C concerned D absorbed 5 Adone Bhad C made Dtaken 6 assure B pror C secure Delaim 7 Astick Bhold C follow D accept 8 Arules B procedures C regulations D steps 9 Awidely B heavily C seriously Dobroadly 10 Aspeak B discuss C talk D debate 11 Apossibly Bonecessarily _C probably D consequently 12 Agoing B passing C travelling D walking [82 Feet Papal ue ort» raeEis se oe PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing For questions 19-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each - ‘gap. Use only one word in each gap. Thore is an example at the beginning (0) \Write your answer IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. __wHo Use of English PAPER & Ustening PAPER 5 Speaking Example: DRIVING BLIND ‘The idea that @ blind person could drive a car sounds erazy. And the concept of ‘someone (0)... ean't $2¢ driving a car at almost 160 miles per hour sounds even crazier. Miranda Naylor, (13) blind accountant from Southport, has done ‘exactly that in an attempt (14) «nan raise money for charity. Mrs Naylor drove a sports car (15) two miles in a straight line along the runway of a dieused airfield. She was (16)... radio contact with her husband, Pete Naylor, who wae fable to give (17) con. directions and advice in this way. Her amazing achievernent (18) nu expected to raise about £50,000, which will be donated to a company that trains dogs for (19)... blind. Mrs Naylor (20). visual memori .. been blind since she was six years old, and she stil has some of the world around her. She admits that not having her sight imes. She believes that if you are disabled in any way, you shouldn't waste time feeling sorry for (22) + “It makes a lot (23) wanuue Sense to Keep busy,’ she says. ‘Achieving something oan be a great source of self-confidence.’ Miranda is now looking (24) w..n. & new challenge and ‘would like to try motorbike riding. FCE Test 5 >> PAPER 3 Use of English > Part2 83Pte Exam Essentials | PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing For questions 25-84, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals et the end ff some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an eee ‘example at the beginning (0) PAPER 4 listening \Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [jG] EXCITING PAPERS Speaking FOLLOWING SWALLOWS Bert's job doesn't immediately strike you as (0). ExcrTe He sits inside a small (25) ...... made of eloth and wire coNsTRUCT ‘and watches birds. Swallows, in fact, whose (28) ....- in ARRIVE Britain after @ dangerous flight marks the (27)... of summer, BEGIN ‘The severe weather caused by (28) «nu. warming makes the GLOBE journey tougher each year. (Ono of thelr main (29)... 58 getting enough to eat. Insect DIFFICULT numbers have declined (30)... , and ifthe birds make it SHARP to Britain, they may still die of (81) HUNGRY Farm (32) ...... uch as barns have boon converted into houses. BUILD and as a result, there are fewer places for birds to nest. Bert finds it (83) um to say with any precision how far the POSSIBLE numbers of ewallows have declined in the area under (34) ‘OBSERVE Bird populations can increase considerably if swallows have had a good breeding season, and for the moment at least, scientists are not overly wortied. 84 FCE Test 5 >> PAPER 5 Uso of English >> Part 3PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 4 Listening. PAPER'S Speaking For questions 35-A2, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. De not change the word given. You ‘must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an, example (0). Example; 0 Il be very happy when | go on holiday. FORWARD Tam on holiday. The gap can be by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you wri EOOKING FORWARD TO GOING Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer shost. 35 Our teacher always makes us do our homework before we leave the cless. ALLOWS Our teacher leave the elass until we've done our homework 36 It was almost dark when we got home, UNTIL We sm It was almost dark, 37 Peter woke up early because he didn’t want to miss his flight. THAT Peter woke up early not miss his fight. 38 Since we've run out of tea, d better go and buy some, err There + 80d better go and buy some. 39 "You'd better not go for a walk’ said my fathe ADVISED My father eve FOF 8 WAIK, 40 The police asked the woman to describe the thief ta them in detail FULL The police asked the woman to give thom the thief. 41. Lwish I hadn't left the window ope SHOULD ' the window open. 42. All the guosts enjoyed themselves at the party apart from George. WHO George was the ... enjoy himself st the party. . FEETORSD) PAPER Ura of Engen pat ¢ 95)Efis PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best anewer (A, B of C PAPER Use of English ES) PAPERS Speaking 11 You hear part of a radio programme about tax increases. Which goods have increased most in price? A petrot B cigarettes © wine J 2 You hear @ man talking about being a student at university, Why did he study French? A. because his parents wanted him to B because he had enjoyed his visit to the country because he wanted to become @ translator 3 You hear a ballet dancer talking about an injury. ‘What part of his body has he hurt? A. his back B his log © his arm 4 You hear an actress talking about her new part. ‘What characteris she playing? A abank manager B_ amother © ataxidriver 5 You hear two people talking about a new shop in the neighbourhood. What doss the shop sell? A. clothes B books © food a 6 You hear the captain of a plane talking to his passengers, Which city are they flying over now? A Brussels B Rotterdam © Amsterdam 7 You hear # man talking about a medical problem. Who is he talking to? A his employer Ba family member © his doctor a 8 You hear 2 man and a woman talking about an authors latest work. What does the woman think is a masterpiece? ‘A the author's collection of shor stories B_ the author's latest novel © tho author's latest film srint [ 86 FCE Test S >> PAPER 4 Ustening >» Part 1Eas ee ee PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing ‘You will hear part of a radio interview with David Barns, the director of a company. that is building @ new shopping mall. For questions 8-18, complete the sontences. PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking Whitesea Shopping Mall “The mall is expected to open in 3] next year The total cost will be 70] bition pounds. Anew FT) wil be buitt next to the shopping mall There will be an A] for 3,000 cars. The 73] will be provided to help shoppers with children, One corner of the mall has a 4] Thore are 75] cinemas showing @ wide rango ofthe latest roloases. [14] films are shown twice a day. There aro walkways with [ 7] between builsings. ‘There will be an exhibition about 8] of the area, Etais ee You will hear five people who are going on an expedition into the jungle talking ‘about what they will miss most. For questions 19-23, choase from the list (A-F) the PAPER 2 Writing reason each speaker gives for the importance of this item to them personally. Use ‘the letters only once. There is one xtra lottar which you do not need to use, PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 3 Use of English A Itimproves the quality of life. Speaking ‘Speaker 1 19] B It gives me. feeling of freedom. Spesker 2 20] © It makos my day start properly. Speaker 3 za D It rominds me of very happy time Speaker 4 22] E It makes me feel confident and relaxed. Spoaker § 3] F Ithelps me feo! civilised, FCE Test 5 >> PAPER Ustening >> Pare2. 5875 PAPER 1. Reading PAPER 2 writing You will hear a radio interview with an expert on memory. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C) PAPER 3 Use of Enolish PAPER 5 Speaking 38 ee 24 Ann compares the human memory to a hard disk drive because A both can be expanded, B both can be trained to work better. © both can be wiped out by viruses. 25 We ere told that people suffering from Alzheimers disease A don’t understand the mechanism of tif. B can’t remember who they ara, © forget how to perform simple tasks. 25] 26 Research has shown that people who have mentally active jobs A. will never develop Alzheimer’s disease. Bare more likely to develop Alzheimer’s disease. © aro les likely to develop Alzheimers disease l zs) 27 Apparentiy, our memories are harmed by A doing too many physical exercises. B- devices designed to help us remember things. a7] © the number of devices in modern life. 28 Ann says we can remember things if we ‘A connect thom with a physical object. B look at them very carefully first. © encourage people to remind us about them, 3] 29 The technique Ana describes works best for people A who like pictures. B_ who are used to abstract thought. © who can visualise ideas well. 29) 30. Doing crosswords is an example of activities that ‘A. can provent ageing. B can extend life expectancy. © can delay memory dectine. FCE Test 5 >> PAPER A Listening >» Part aPAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. Writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Ustening ae or Part 4.(5 minutes) ‘The examiner (interlocutor) will sk each of you to speak briefly in turn and to give ;personal information about yourselves. You can expect a variety of questions, such ast Where did you spend your last holidays? What sort of activities do you enjoying doing on holiday? Where would you lke to go for your next holidays? What would be your ideal holiday? Part 2 (4 minutes) ‘You will each be asked to talk for a minute without interruption. You will each be ‘given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has. finished speaking, you willbe asked a brief quostion connected with your partner's photographs. Means of transport (compare, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 150 which show different forms of transport Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say why you think ‘people use these differant means of transport. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B, which of these methods of transport do you think is most useful? Fashion (compare, contrast and speculate) “Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 181 which show different sorts of fashionable clothes. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say why you think tho people have chosen to wear these sorts of clothes. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B, which of these would you fee! most comfortable wearing? Part 3 (3 minutes) ‘You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the ‘examiner. You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. Environmental probleme (discuss and evaluate) ‘Turn to the pictures on page 152 which show a number of images connected with nvironmental problems. The children in a school class are preparing posters to raise onvironmantal awarenoss in theit aroa. Talk to each other about eact image. “Then decide which two of these pictures would be the most useful for the children’s posters. Part 4 (é minutes) ‘The examiner will encourage you to develop the topic of your discussion in Part 3 choo! clubs and societies, such ‘useful for pupila? Why (notl? What kind of afterschool activity did you or would you enjoy at school? Why? ‘Should schools try to become active parts of the local community? Why (not? How can schools raise people's environmental awareness? ‘@ photographic club and « computer club, FCETest 5 >> PAPERS Speaking 89Ee PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Us of English You are going to read an article about a chain of hotels. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. Merk your answers on the separate answer sheet. PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking 90 Simply, THE BEST ‘The Wersley hotels are all about the lie extras ~ and clearly there are enough people willing xo pay for them. [At chit upmarket hovel chain you can cll oa he bath butler if you are just too exhausted to fil your own tb, 5 or glance through the plow menu (yes, ely. a menu of pillows). Ata Colorado ski resort. your sks are taken to ‘the slopes and your boots warmed each morning, And. at ‘one Rocky Mountain hotel, you can even borrow a golden Fetriver to help make vale just tha litle bic more suthende 1 This, and the decision of many Americans co holiday on thei side of che Adantc in recent years, has helped ‘Weneley get thraugh a cific economic period. Of ts 50 hota, 32 are in che US and Caribbean, and the chain voided cutting raes by offering vale’ packages, such az room and ear hire combined, to keep people coming through the doors The company’ president and chief operating offs Sceven Watson, believes thac while the economy har not been in good shape recenth, a new generation of travellers, who place great importance on someone else running thelr bats, wil ensure the chains continued ‘The group wants to serve that new generation, Watson believes people stil want hnxury, particularly as they are ow geting it from fewer and fewer plees.’Consumers are much more demanding sure they are, and even more 0 of the hotel industry because they aan geting from the airline industry, with its cheaper fights and reduced service, And wee seeing greater affuence. People are ying less for commodities and more for experiences! SF FCE Test 6 >> PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 4 Things have changed over the 30 odd yeas that Watson has been in the business Wation is obsested with service "Highspeed Internet access, plasma TVs, better locks on the doors ~ ic just goes on and on. The service today vastly bettr dan 20 years ago.The foodie betta than was 10 years ago The room decor is beter, the beds aro ‘much, much beter: you have a much beter experience in your bed than you used to! One thing hash’ changed. thoughe Its sell about motiating people and encouraging, people so the guests have the bert posible treatment” “This ie exactly the tort of remtiment you would expect {com a fay frm. Watsons three sons all work for the hotel chain. as does his daughters husband. But Wensly hotel ¢ not family rm. es lsted on the New York Exchange and its market value is ever ten bilion dallas. "MeWatson isthe largest shareholder. In coral he Watson family controls about 24 percent of the group. He has plane for the chain. We are looking to do more internationally, both in Europe and Asia? He is keen to ‘move ino Scotland ~'I would love to be In Edinburgh but | don’ know tha the market's robust enough jus ye — and is looking for properties in Ireland and England : convert into country retorts. The chain Is ako launching boutique hotels with an Iean jeweller: the rst opens lacer tis year in Naples "MeWatson is 2 busy man ~ and kes i that way. My wile Wil tll you I have been saying I'm going to retire in five ysars forthe lst 20 years The reason | havent retired is Decaure the standard of living she expec just hoops sing?11 What does the writer suggest by the use of ‘really’ in tine 6? Itis a real menu, This is surprising but tru. Itis unusual to serve food in bed. They don't really have a pillow menu. vou> ‘What doos ‘this’ in ine 11 rofer to? A the attention Wensely hotels pay to detail B the fact that you ean borrow a dog at one hotel © the fact that enough people are willing to pay for these luxuries D the fact that many Wensley hotels are in the US. 3 Steven Watson believes that the hotels A. will carry on being successful B will be particularly successful during the tough economic period. © will fil because the new generation of travellers dowsn't lke luxuries, D can succeed if it atracts important new traveller. ‘4 What sort of experiences are people prepared to pay for, in Watson's view? less comfortable flights better service during flights the feoling of being affluent luxuries in hotels vom> sd constant, in Watson's view? What aspect of the hotel business has rem: A If quests are encouraged, they will enjoy their stay. B Guests need to be motivated to come and stay in a hotel. © Providing good service is the first priority of the hotel staff D__Botter facilities provide motivation. What is Watson's attitude towards Edinburgh? ‘A He would lke to live there. B__ He would lke to have a hotel there one day. © D He wants to move company headquarters thers. He doosn't think there is a market for country resorts. plans to move to England of Ireland in the future. has converted some of his hotels into resorts. is thinking of selling jewellery in his hotels. Is opening new hotels in Europe soon, 8 What impression do we get of Watson's atitude to his job from the last paragraph? ‘A He would like to stop working five years from now. B He doesn't enjoy his job but has to work to support his wife. © Ho likes his job and doesn't want to stop working. D_ Ho is annoyed with his wife. FCE Test 6 b> PAPER 1 Reading >> Parti 94writing Use of Enatisn 10 use. APER 4 Listening PAPER § Speaking PEOPLE WHO A recent study has discovered that dyscaleulia, the mathematical equivalent of dyslexia, affects about '5% of children in Britain, An expert on the subject, Professor Maria Singelton, claims that the government should recognise dyscalculi inform parents and teachers and provide support for those suffering from it. Unfortunately, there is no simple way of diagnosing dyscalculia and kids with this learning disability are usually labelled unintelligent. [EL] Untike most people, dyscatculics ‘cannot recognise three or four objects unless they ‘count them one by one. The majority of us, if ‘shown three or four similar things, can Immediately recognise them. People with dyscaleulia have to go through the routine of ‘counting even a small number of objects. For example, they need to count the three books on the table before they can say how many there ar Dyscalculies have huge problems using numbers at all. They can't understand, for instance, why two ‘and three makes five Lab experiments have shown that animals such es monkeys and rats have developed a specific ragion of their brain to deal with numbers and related concepts. I's possible that dyscalculics, though intelligent, have not developed the part of the brain responsible for processing numbers. Dyscalculics have difficulty with the abstract ‘concept of time. It your bestfriend is ‘always late, he or she Tight be suffering from dyscalculia. Dyscalculics cannot keep track of time, they never know how much time they have spent ad 2% FeeTeste Papen + Reading >» par2 Mark your answors on the separa CANT COUNT You are going to read @ newspaper article about people who can't count. Seven ‘sentances have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A-H the ‘one whieh fits each gap (9-16). There is one extra sentence which you do not need | answer sheet getting ready and how long it will take them to get. to work You cannot rely on a dyscalculic to give you directions about how to get to the nearest train station. Inability to road maps and orientate themselves is common among dyscaleulic. ‘They may take a left turning instead of a right ‘and end up miles away from their intended destination. Research has shown that they behave oddly in social situations like going shopping or having inner at a restaurant. They never know how much ‘they should tip the waitor or how much money they have got let after a shopping trip. ‘This poor ability in arithmetic can explain why they never know how much change thay ara due or what kind of budget they need for their summer holiday. Number blindness can affect areas like sports or music. ‘They would find it impossible to recall the complicated step sequences of a dance and would rarely choose to do aerobics or play an instrument in ther free time, [People sutoring from number ness can become painters, sculptors or poets Dysealeulia does not s90m to provent or delay language acqvisiion. Dyscaleuiie children squire language at the same time as, not earier than, most children and have no problem learning to {ead or vite. Dysclculia i a loarning dsablty ike dyslexia, nota general indication of‘Another problem is not being able to tel, just by looking at two groups of objects, which group contains more objects than the other, (n top of gatting lost, they often misplace things and may spend endl hours looking for their ear keys or passport. On the other hand, dysvaleulies are very good at creative arts. Dyscalulies cannot coordinate the movements of their body or remember the rules of games. What exactly is this learning disability in arithmetic? Dealing with cash, taking money from a cashpoint or using travellers’ ‘cheques can cause anxiety and fear. This can account for their difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things happened in the past ‘These stories are extremely upsotting for parents and children alike FCE Test 6 >> PAPER 1 Reading >> Patz 93.Euan PAPER 2 PAPER 3 PAPER 4 PAPER 5 Reading Writing Use of Enaiish Listening Speaking You are going to read an article in which four writers talk about the first book they wrote, For questions 16-30 choose from the people (A-D). The people may be ‘hoson more than once. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet Which of the writers took six months to write the book? ‘wes upset at something his or her ecitor saig? did not lke part ofthe book design? did not use 2 computer? hhad written the book years before it wes published? has never written that type of book since thon? id not writa a work of fction? has seen the book made into a film? produced a certain amount of writing each day? rovisod the manuscript because the main character was boring? wrote fora set amount of time each day? wrote short stories before the frst book? might have wrong information in his or her first book? ‘won something for the first book? 94 FCE Test 6 >> PAPER 1 Reading >» Part 3 23]THE FIRST BOOK A Harry Holden T remember the frst book very dearly; | suppose every ‘writer does, But 1 also remember it because I've changed so much since then. My fist published work ‘was a biography of the Duke of Wellington, which I had been asked to write by a friend of mine, a publisher, ‘wh knew I was very interested in the subject. I'd had ro experience of witing, and I had no access to a word processor, which meant the simple task of writing took far longer than necessary, not to mention all the B_ Marcia Onslow My fist book was quite successful, although to be completely frank, looking back, I think Iwas very lucky. | attended a Creative Writing course at university, intending to concentrate on shor stories for magazines, Which is quite a lucrative market. As a projectin my final ‘year, | was asked to write a long work of Fition, and | decided to write a love story set in America during the California gold rush. | knew I was running the risk of Including inaccuracies setting the story in a country Tevisions had to do. Fhave to say the book was actually ‘quite good. In fact, | was awarded the General Haig Memorial Prize for the book the year it was published. By the time it was finally finished, | was completely exhausted, '¢ been working on it more of less full time for five years, and | vowed I'd never write a biography again. So since then, We concentrated on detective stories. They/re far easier! ‘establish a strict schedule, s0 | wuld write ten pages ‘evety morning and correct them every evening, All this ‘as when Iwas 22. Then I eft university, started welting stories for publication, and | more or less forgat about the book for about ten years, until my publisher suggested | might try writing a novel. So I just handed it to her all fished, and she published it right away! Marla Delangelo ‘You might have seen the film that was based on my first novel, Chasing Wiliam, although quite a few changes had been made to the book before it was turned into a film. When | wrote the frst draft wasn’t much ke the version that was eventually publishes; my editor told ime | would have to make some changes to the hero, William, because he wasn’t interesting enough. Naturally, 1 was pretty offended at the time, but Fm Glad to say | had the good sense to listen to my editor, who was completely right. The problem was that | had D_John Hopkins Learnt a few important lessens from my frst book, one ‘of which is that you have to leave certain things to the publisher. For instance, the editor gave me a lot of advice about how to structure my book. It was a work of history, @ study of the Industral Revolution, and he suggested how the chapters should be arranged, basically. Iwas abit hesitant inthe beginning, but then | decided to follow his advice and | haver't regretted it It was the same with the artistic werk on the cover, hich | really hated at first. But in the end the book was re ee ‘based the whole story on the real adventures of my Uncle, Wiliam Hargreaves, simply describing my uncle's character. When you unite a work of fiction, youhave to make the main character intriguing, but describing a real person isn't always the best way to do that Furily enough, in the short stores Id had published before that I never tried to use real people. I'm glad my editor talked me out of doing it in the novel very successful, and | suppose the design must have been right. The other lesson I Ieamt on my first book ‘was about working methods. I'm quite an impetuous person, and I don't like being tied down to fixed ways ‘f doing things. | discovered | had to be strict about how long ! would work for and not write any more than that, even though it meant the book took me half a year to write. IF didn’t set myself this time limit, | simply wouldn't stop variting until midnight, and then I'd be ‘exhausted for days. | FCE Test 6 >» PAPER 1 Reading»? Parts 95.aaa ee PAPER 1. Reading CERCA You mst onswer PAPER 3 Use of Enalish 1. You and your family are going to the seme holiday camp that you went to last PAPER 4 Listening yar. You want to persuade your English-speaking friond, Sam, to come with PAPER S Speaking ‘you. Read the acvertisement for he holiday camp and also read your notes, ‘Then, using all your notes, write an email persuading Sem to join you. is question. SUNSHINE F cspion HOLIDAY CAMP why ees In the mood for family fun?" fain. for Excellent sports a , | the entire facil ‘Then come to our fantastic holiday camp! family especially Sunshine Holiday Camp provides fantastic holiday nioye with many interesting activities for those || who enjoy outdoor sports. Tho camp i pen each yea from May to October But book quel because thore wont be anyroom “1 ityou wal to ongl Dates we We have } are going. Book through your local travel agents or contact us st || 46 book by qe neg SPP CANE Aatennemnm Write your email of between 120 and 150 words. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for ‘the situation. 96 FCE Test 6>» PAPER 2 Writing > Part +acing Ea) APE PAPER 4 Ust Paper Write an ansiver to one of the questions 2-6 in this part. Write your answer in 120-180 words in an appropriate style 2. You s00 this notice in an international magazine life, we would lke to hi with a pet, and say how it changed your life, wi ‘your article, 3 The editor of the schoo! magazine is going to publish a special issue about part-time summer jobs for teenagers, You have been asked to write a report about the summer job you di last year, deseribing your job and explaining why it was a positive or negative experience, wi your report, 4 You recently attended a performance of a play which had bad reviews in several newspapers and magazines. You think the negative cricismss were unfoir, Write 2 review for your local newspaper giving your own opinion of the play. Includo information about the story, the acting, the sets and costumes. Write your review. 5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your roading of one of the set books. Either (a) ‘The theme of a good book, the messaqe wa take away after reading it, must help us in our everyday lives.’ Do you agree or disagree with this statement? Write an essay, giving your opin with reference to tha book or short story you have read, Or —_(b) Aclass of 14-year-old children in your school want to use the book or story you have read for a discussion group. The teacher has asked you to write a report saying whether or not it would be suitable. Write a report giving the reasons for your views, FCE Test 6 >» PAPER 2 Witting }> Part 2 97ting For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. Dive —— OLD anv ACTIVE Itig a woll-known fact that Japanese people have a lénger (0)... expectancy than the population of most other countries. A (1) ... report shows that the Japanese also expect to remain healthier for longer. Sciantists are trying to work (2)... what keops elderly Japanese people so healthy, land whether there is a lesson to be (3) .... from thelr lifestyles. Should we (4)... any changes to our eating habits, for instance, or go jogging each day before breakfast? Is there some secret (6) ... in the Japanese diet that is particularly (6) for the human body? Although the (7)... of longer, healthiar life is a good thing for the individual, it ean {8} .... create @ social problem. The number of people over the age of 65 in the population has doubled in the last 60 years and that has increased pension and ‘medical costs. Japan could soon be (9) .... an economic problem: there are more elderly people who need to be looked (10)... and relatively fewer younger people working and paying taxas to support them, ‘One solution could be to (11)... retirement age from 65 to 70. After all, the elderly have a great deal to (12) .... . If they continue to be active in society, younger ‘generations will have the chance to learn more from their wisdom and oxperionco. 1 Alte B recent ¢ modern Deontemporary 2 Afor Bout cin Dott 3 learnt B gathered C understood D gained 4 Ado B make C set Dagive 5 Aingredient — Beomponent —_€ portion. D helping 6 Acering Bsupportive _€ positive D beneficial 7 view B outlook € prospect Dwish 8 Atherefore Bactually even Das well 9 Afacing B meeting € adopting D encountering 10 Ator Batter Cover Dout 1 Aput Bmove Crise D raise 12 Agrant B donate © contribute Daid 98 FCE Test 6 >> PAPER 5 Use of English >> Part 1PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking Part 5 For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits ‘gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example atthe beginning (0). Write your aswers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [BY ACOUSTIC ARCHAEOLOGY Acoustic archaeology studies the role played (0) ...... sound in the ancient world, It examines the connection (13)... acoustics dnd religious or spiritual sites. ‘Tho main quostion Is whether the acoustics of a place are relevant to the way (14). was used. Archaeologists have noticed that (15)... Rumber of ancient sites have echoes at very low frequencies. When sounds are (16)... low as this, you feel them in your body, rather (17) ist hearing them, and this creates a feeling of happiness and ‘contentment. Sites with such echoes were probably chosen (18) ...... PUrpOSe, to make visitors fee! they were in a place of worship. I you stand in (19)... of the Maya Temple in Mexico and clap your hands, you can hear an echo that sounds (20) ...... the chitp of the Maya sacred bird. This chirping echo (21) produced because the steps of the long temple staircase are at different distances from the listener. Some archavologists claim that the Maya purposely constructed this tomple (22) . this sound. Priests used this echo effect to make people believe that the gods were speaking to (2) ‘Similar acoustic phenomena have been observed in sites (24... over the world el oP achi FCE Test 6 >> PAPER 3 Use of English >> Part 2 99)Sic PAPER 1 Reading APER 2 Writing Peer PAPER 4 Ustening PAPERS Speaking For questions 25-34, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end lof some of the lines to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. There is an exemple at the beginning (0), Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [0 ‘COMPETITIVE ] THE SPORT OF KINGS The (0) ssn» Facing of horses is one of humankind's most COMPETE ancient sports. Horse racing was an organised sport in all Ma}OF (25) ann. from Central Asia to the Mediterramean eIviLise ‘and became an (26)... with the public in the Romen Empire. OBSESS. been associated with royalty and the TRADITION ‘sport atthe beginning of the PROFESSION ‘eighteonth century. Itis the second most (29)... attended wiDE ‘spectator sport in the US, after baseball Inthe UK the Jockey Club, founded in 170, has complate (30)... RESPONSIBLE {for horse racing. Its also responsible for the (31) wun. regarding REGULATE the breeding of racehorses. Although science has been (32) ABLE to find a breeding system that guarantees the bith of a champion, itis possible to produce horses that are (33)....... on the racetrack. SUCCESS Commercial breeding is a very (34) ..... business, and racehorses PROFIT can be worth millions of pounds. [100 Fee Test 6 >» PAPER 5 Use of Enos »> aresFor questions 35-42, 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 two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0), Example: 0 I'll be vory happy when | go on holiday. FORWARD -» on holiday. ‘The gap can be filed by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you write: [@] LOOKING FORWARD To GOING _] Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheot. 35. The man said that ho hadn't been involved in the robbery. DENIED The man .. Involved in the robbery. 36 I don't know how wide that river is. WHAT don't kno on 37 They 10K Te YoU CANE vesesnsn sven thoy’ identical twins ‘38 My father last wont abroad in 2007. BEEN My father 39° They haven't replied to his email yet. STULL He enn ‘that rivor tical twins, s0 they look exactly the same. sn 89 answer to his email. 40 ‘Did you read the book or not” the teacher asked me, WHETHER ‘Tho toachor asked me... 41. find that kind of music really irritating. Gers vos the bOOk oF not. ‘That kind of music — snes MOVES. 42 Ittook him three months to recover from his illness. OvER It took him three months... his ines, FCE Test 6») PAPER 3 Use of English >» Part 4 101le ae PAPER 1 Reading You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). PAPER 5 Use of English Gis es PAPER 5 Speaking 1 You hear a gil talkin about a new fim. Winy does she want to see i? {Ato understand better the novel is based on 1B because her friends have recommenced it 7 because she likes action fms qj 2 You hear a woman talking about a car journey she made recentiy. Where was the biggest traffic jam? ‘A coming out of London B near the airport © getting off the motorway [ Zz 3. You hear a woman talking about smeone who gave her a birthday present. Who is she talking about? A her mother: B her sister © her daught 4 You hear a girl talking about her favourite football Which team does he play for? A. Arsenal B Liverpool © Birmingham 5 You hear a man booking theatre tickets by phone. How much will they cost altogether? a s73 B £75 c 878 5 6 You hear a woman talking about moving to Scotland. How did she feel when she mot her neighbours? A. pleated they were so tiendly B_ annoyed because she couldn't understand their accent © surprised that they treated her like a foreigner is 7 You hoar a redio advertisement for a museum. What period does the special exhibition deal with? A the 10408 B the 19208 © the 19508 A 8 You hear two friends talking about a television programme they have both seen. ‘What sort of programme was it? A aquiz show Ba documentary © asoap opera [102 Fee teste» Papen 4 ustening»> partYou will hear part of a talk by @ woman who designs model railways in Britain. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences. THE PRESENT SITUATION In the 1980s and 1990s, models wore 3) Britain isthe [ 10] ratwey model market in Europe For parents, model railways are a healthier [1] ‘to computers and videogames. ‘The majority of purchasers of model railway equipment today are Purchasers of model trains include wealthy nfiddle-agod men, bankers and. 13 FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Children will always have a 14] interest in toy models. ‘Mode! railways will continue to appeal mainly to 15) Companies that make model railways are now investing in Ig) Manufacturers will be taking part in 77] 10 promoto their products Inthe future, model trains wil be [ FB) by computers. BMic You will hear five different people talking about their memories of their first day at high school. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) the main thing each smembers from this experience. Use the letters only once. There is one ‘extra letter which you do not need to use, APER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English Ene AI had a positive feeling from the very star. PAPER 5 Speaking Speaker 1 id B I felt very to Speaker 2 20) © | wasn’t wearing the right clothes. Speaker 3 a D_ The building seemed very big Speaker 4 EA rolative of mine was already there. i" [ a F | was late for the frst class. FCE Test 6 b> PAPER 4 Listening b> Part 2,3 103PAPER 2 Writing You will hear @ radio interview with 2 woman who has just given up a successful career. For quostions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B oF C). PAPER 3 Use of English ao 24. Emma originally chose a career in advertising because Ashe believed she could make a lot of money. B she thought it would be artistically satisfying © she was advised to do so by a friend 24) PAPERS Speaking 25 What was her mother’s reaction when Emma decided to give up her career? A She said Emma hadn't thought about it enough. B_ She was impressed € She thought it unnecessary. 5) 25 Emma used to have an au pair who AA» idol the cooking and cleaning 8 aid most ofthe wort nthe house. a © looked ater the children all the time. 27 What does Emma mean when she says her ‘horizons have got smaller? ‘A. She doesn't go out as often as she used to. B She has become limited in her interests. © She can‘ttrave [ 28 What aspect of housework doos Emma find most time-consuming? ‘A. shopping B cleaning © cooking 29 The aspoct of her old life that Emma misses most ie A the conversations. B_ the travelling. © the intellectual work. 30 What advice would Emma give someone who is thinking of giving up her career? A You should go ahead and do B Make sure you can go back to work ata ater dat. © Dont go back is too stressful. a 104 FCE Test 6 >> PAPER 4 Listening >» part 4Etic PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Wi ing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening Part 4.6 minutes) ‘The examiner (interlocutor) will ask each of you to speak briefly in turn and to give personal information about yourselves. Vou can expect a variety of questions, such esi Who are the most important people in your life? How can you describe your relationship with your family? Do you have much contact with your uncles and aunts, cousins, etc:? What do you most enjoy doing with your family? art 2 (4 minutes) ‘You will each be asked to talk for 2 minute without interruption. You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has finished speaking, you will be esked e brief question connected with your partner's photographs. Painters (compare, contrast and speculate) Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 153 which show painters and thei work Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say which painting you like most and why. You have a minute to do this Candidate 8, have you ever been to a painting exhibition? ‘Shops (compare, contrast and speculato) Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 154 which show two shops. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say what are the advantages of shopping in each shop. You have a minute to do this. Candidate 8, which shopping environment do you prefer? Part 3 ( minutes) You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the exeminer. You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. Holiday Resort of the Year (discuss and evaluate) ‘A magazine is running @ competition to find the best holiday resort. Turn to the pictures on page 155 which show some facilities that a resort could have. Talk to ‘ach other about the importance of each facility for the visitors. Then decide which ‘two of these facilities are the most important. Part 4 (4 minutes) “The examiner will encourage you to develop the topie of your discussion in Part 3 by asking questions such as: Do you enjoy spending a holiday in 8 small village or in a ety? Why? Which would be better ving on a small island or in @ mountain village? Why? Bo you think young people generally prefer living in citi rather than in small communities? Why (noth? ‘What ere the advantages of having holiday homes on islands or in small mountain villages? FCE Test 6 >> PAPERS Speaking 105Mark your answars on the separate answer sheet. Cs had left the hut too late that morning, When we stepped outside, the sky beyond the mountains to our east was alreaay livid with colour. ft meant ‘the day would be a hot one, and the warmtn would loosen rocks that were gripped by ice. [AS soon 2 we stepped out on to the face, It became ‘obvious this was going to be an awkward route. The main problem was talus, the debris that colects on ‘mountainsides. Talus is despised by mountaineers for two reasons. First, because it can easly be pushed off ‘on to you by people climbing above. And second, Dbecause it makes every step you take insecure For about 30 minutes we moved steady up the face ‘The rock was in poor condition. When | tied to haul myself up on a block of it, it would pull towards me, Tike a drawer opening. My hands became progressively wetter and colder. Then came a shout. ‘Calloux’ Callow" I heard yelled from above, in a female voice. ‘The words echoed down towards us. | looked up to soe where they nad come from, There were just two rocks at first, leaping and bounding down the face towards us, ance cannoning Off each other in mic-air. And then the air above suddenly seemed alve with faling rocks, humming through the air and fling it with noise. Crack, went leach one as it leapt off the rock face, then hum hur: hum as it moved through the ar, then crack again, The pause between the cracks lengthened each time, as ‘the rocks jumped further and further. | continued to [198 Fetes» Pavers Renan prs NARROVV [> ESCA ‘gaze up at the rocks as they fell and stipped towards ‘me, A boy who had been a few years above me at school had taught me never to look up during a ‘rockfall Why? Because a rock In your face Is far less pleasant than a rock on your Nelmet,' ne told us. Face In, always face in” | heard Toby, my partner on the mountain that cay, ‘Shouting at me. | looked across. He was safe beneath ‘an overnanging canopy of rock. could not understand him. Then | felt a thump, and was tugged backwards ‘and round, as though somebody had clamped a heavy hand on my shoulder and turned me to face them. A rock had hit the id of my rucksack. | ooked up again. rock was neading down stralant ‘towards me. instinctively, | leant backwards and arched my back out from the rock to try to protect my chest. What about my fingers, though, 1 thought: ‘tney'lbe crusned flat Fitts them, and I'l never get ‘own. Then | heard a crack irecty infront of me, and tug at my trousers, anda yel from Toby. ‘are you all right? That went straight through you.” The rock had passed through the hoop of my body, between my legs, missing me but snatching at my clothing a5 It wert. ‘Toby and | spent te evening talking through the events of the moming: what if the big final stone hadn't leapt sideways. what if 'd been knocked off ‘would you have held me, would I nave pulled you off? ‘Amore experienced mountaineer would probably have thought nothing oF tt knew | would not forget t. You are going to read part ofa story about a mountain climber. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.11 Why was it ‘too late’ by the time they left the hut in the morning? A Itwould be uncomfortable climbing in hot weather. B_ Tho livid colour of the sky would hurt their eyes. © Rocks loosened by melting ice could be dangerous. D_ They wouldn't be able to walk on the melting ice. 2 The climbers ‘thought that the face was too dangerous to climb, thought the weather conditions unsuitable for climbing tried to pull blocks of rack towards them. moved up the face with some difficulty comp 3 The first reason given to explain why mountaineers hate talus is ‘A that climbers above you might cause it to fall on you, B that it allows people climbing above you to push it off. © that it makes people climbing above you fee! insecure. that it ean cause other people to push you off the mountain. ‘4 What is likely to be the meaning of ‘Cailloux’? ‘A Rocks are flying through the alr. B_ Rocks are falling, © There are loose rocks on the ground ahead. D_ There are rocks everywhere. 5 Which word or phrase is used ironically in paragraph 4? A “toll and skipped’ B ‘arock in your face! © ‘pleasant’ D ‘face in? 6 In what sense was Toby ‘safe’? “Tho ovarhanging rock would protect him. Ho folt o hand on his shoulder. His rucksack was protected. Ho had hidden under a canopy. coup 7 What isthe ‘erack’ in tine 497 A the noise that Toby makes Bthe sound of a rock hitting the rock face © the sound of a rock hitting the writers clothing something pulling the writer's trousars 8 What will the writer never forget? being hit by a rock ‘almost being hit by @ rock not being able to hold his friond on the end of a rope not being a very experienced mountaineer vom FOE Test 7 >> PAPER 1 Reading »» Part'1 107PAPER 2 ‘You are going to read a newspaper article about a pirate radio station, Seven papers vs paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraphs A-H A the one which fits each gap (8-18). There is one extra paragraph which you do not PAPER 4 need to use. PAPER'S Speaking Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. PIRATE RADIO STATIONS Forty yoars ago a radio station on ‘a boat off the coast of Britain began broadcasting pop music. Radio Caroline's style was young, fresh and cheeky ~ and the station Itsolf was outside British law. The Briish government grants licences for people to operate radio and TV stations, but forty Yas ago the only rio stations that exited ogy in tain wore tun by the BBG, tho state-owned broadeasting company, and the sovernment would. not slow fnyone to operat a pivats radio sation. [| The Irishman who founded Radio Caroline simply put the radio equipment on 3 boat and anchored it just outside the three- rile lirnit, Why would anyone go to so rnuch trouble to start up a radio station? One reason wat the BBC's policy onthe kind of music it broadcast. During @ period when pop music was extremely popular, the BBC played very lithe of ft on its radio stations. It was fot that the BBC should cater for more conservative tastes in music. IQ] J twos only 0 mattor of me before an enterprising businessman who managed sorne pop music bands realised that here was @ huge potential market. [108 FCE Test 7 >> PAPER Reading >> Part 2 There was, infact, rao station operating outside Britain at the Sime transmiting programmes that could be received in the Radio Luxembourg. ] it was only after Radio Caroline went on tho alr that young people were able 10 laten to pop musie broadcast in English al dey ‘As woll as playing the sort of ‘music that young people tked, Radio Caroline was popular with listeners for other reasons. The disc jockeys didn't have the typical BBC pronunciation, which, even forty years ago, was considered by many to be too formal and old-fashioned. Instead they spoke with regional accents, they used colloquial English, thoy were loud and irreverent ‘Then other pirate radio stations bbegen to spring up and the British government decided that some action had to be taken. However, it soon became clear that the authorities were being forced to face the new situation created by the pirate radio stations. These had shown that pop music was here to stay, and that young —_ people desperately wanted to listen to radio stations that played it. Was there a lesson to be learnt from all this? Indeed there was! ‘The BBC decided to start up its ‘own pop music radio station, Radio 1, and before long Radio Caroline dise_jockeys were working there. [4] In a further development, the British government decided 10 allow commercial radio stations to operate in the countey. This meant stations could now do logally what Radio Caroline hed been doing illegally ~ and in far more_comfortable conditions 15 Jits situation became even worse when the ship from which it was operating sank. The crew and dise jockeys had to be rescued. Another ship was found but itan aground in a storm. Today Radio Caroline still exists but its no longer as popular as it was 40 years ago. But it made history by forcing the BBC to ‘change its policy on pop music and the nature of its relationship with its listeners.However, the government's power only extended to the country itself and the ‘eas around it up to three miles from the shore. Not surprisingly, Radio Caroline found itself in serious financial difficulties, As a result, there were large numbers of young people who wanted to listen to a particular type of musie but couldn't. ‘The audiences loved it and soon large numbers of listeners were tuning in to Radio Caroline. What is more, increasing numbers of listeners were ewitching from the pirate stations to the eminent broadcaster. But this station used to play only a short section of each gong ~ and this was clearly not satisfactory. ‘The radio station went on to become a legend, and its dive jockeys won fame and fortune, In 1967 a new law was passed making it illegal to advertise or supply an offshore radio station from the UK. FCE Test 7 >> PAPER 1 Reading >> Part 2 109Een You are going to read a magazine article in which four people who have won the lottery talk about their experience. For questions 16-30 choase from the people (A-D). The people may be chosen more than once. PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet PAPER 5 Speaking Which of the people had never played theltery before? i Act ve cath to pop he or sh know? a7] played the lottery as par of a group? i hal picked wining numbers before? 5) is not usually lucky? [20| picked the numbers at random? [21] ways picks the same numbers? a donated money to organizations? Bl ‘gave money to relatives? ea lilt winning change his or hei? Bi continued working after winning? Boe loads a simplor life than before winning? es made an investment? a] noticed o big change in other people's attitudes? rE) 110 FCE Test 7 >> PAPER 1 Reading >> paresA Alan Brown ‘I never forget the moment I found out I'd won. | was watching the lottery draw on the television, and when they started roading out the numbers, | began checking them off. | knew the numbers by heart, because in order to increase my chances of winning, | never change the set of numbers thet | play. Anyway, {couldn't believe it when | found out | had the winning, ‘sumbers. After | got the money, |wauld write cheques for big amounts of money every night and post them off to friends. '¢ always promised myself 'd do that if ‘ever won. | knew if | didn't do it right away, | might forget or get distracted. | bought some shares in a computer software company and small cottage off the coast of Scotland, Apart from that, | haven't spent any really big amounts of money. B Leslie Ledson |i was washing my hair when my friend Pat phoned, and | could hardly understand what she was saying She was shouting at the top of her votes. Pat and | were part of @ syndicate, There were ten of us fram the office in it, gnd we used to play together. To be honest, | never’ paid much attention to the draw, because | had always considered myself a pretty tunlucky person. The truth is | never seriously expected Us to win. The first thing my colleagues did was to give Notice at work, They said they didn't see the point of working ever again. | thought about it and talked it ‘over with my husband Bryan, and I decided to carry on working. You see, | think I need that part of my life. 1 was determined not to let the money affect our lifestyle in any way. Yes, we do Go on more expensive holidays, and we have a new car, but that’s all NNING BIG Jill Bentley | shouldn't have been so surprised, because | had won 4 few pounds playing the lottery about a year earlier. After | won that first time, | more or less stopped Playing, too. | would occasionally pop into the shop and play the first numbers that came into my heed. Wall, ! won again, and this time it was a small fortune. | must acimit | enjoyed feeling affluent! | went a bit crazy whon | first oat the money, spanding i nm anything from expensive cars to designer clothes. My two brothers, Pete and Fred, borrowed a handsome ‘amount of money to start their own business, | am really pleased the business is doing pretty well now. Having spent more than one third of the money, |went completely the other way. | live in a little cottage, which is much smaller than the flat | had before | won, and | drive a second-hand car. D Peter Korman Uiterally couldn't believe it when | won. It wae the first time I'd ever played the lottery, and for hours | woe convinced I was making some huge mistake. Once [realised it was true and I had won, | went out for @ long walk with Bonzo, my dog. l remember sesing a TV documentary about someone who won the football pools years ago, and it changed her life so much thet, ‘sho was miserable for the cost of her life. So | decided then end there that! wasn’t going to let he money rule me. | never considered giving up my job. t'm a fre lance graphic designor, and I love what I'm doing. | didn’t think twice before giving quite a lot of the money to the Red Cross and other charities. Unfortunataly, quite a few pany 1m to he angry with me for not leading an extravagant life. I just wish they'd treat me the way they always used to. FCE Test 7 >» PAPER 1 Reading > Part 5 ee ee ae eee mEa, PAPER 1 Reading PLP MC MME eggs You must answor this question. PAPER 3 Use of English 1 Last weekend your English friend, Barbara, came to stay with you and your family PAPER 4 Listening, Now she has written to invite you to stay with her family next weekend. Read PER S Speaking Barbara's email and the notes you made. Then, using all your notas, write & suitable email to your friend, oma From — Sars | Sent: 28 June | Not Friday Subject:_Next weekend | because Thad a really good time Inst weekend! Thanks for | saturday et let nn | ming? TTS wotyanttetoome andstaywihimeamtvetnat | WE ve ng tains Py ng : : reun? What do You cou ome Friday evening yon ike, = Ineed > ‘There's a lake near the house, and we have lots of fun to bring? 7" when we go there. And then when we get back to the city Swimming on Sunday, we'll have time to go out in the evening. stuff? ‘Suggestions Seeretsaroromnt ™ for Sunday? Write your email of between 120 and 160 words. You must use grammatically ‘correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in style appropriate for the situation, 112 FCE Test 7 >> PAPER 2 writing >» Part 1ESL eee PAPER 4 Reading Pea PAPER 3 use of énalish MIME PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking ‘Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. Write your answer in 1120-180 words in an appropriate styl. 2. An English-language magazine is holding a short story competition, and you have decided to enter. The rules say that the story must begin or end with the following sentence: IF had known what was going to happen, Iwould never have mede that phone call Write your story for the competition, 3 Amold friend is thinking of going to Paris on an exchange programme, Your friend knows you took part in a similar programme last summer and has asked for your advice, Write your letter. Do not write any addresses, 4 You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine devoted to the cinagna called Young Critic. “These days films rely too heavily on spacial effects for their success. ‘The result is that audiences are becoming bored. What happened to good stories and good acting?” Write 8 review of a film that used many special effects, How good or bad \was tho film? Did it rly too heavily on special effects? We would very intorested to hear your views, Write your review. '5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the ‘set books. Either (a) “fa story is good, it doesn’t mattor whore and when itis set. Good stories have universal appeal’ Do you agree or disagree with this, statement? Write an essay, giving your opinions with reference to the book or short story you have read. Or —_{b} Areview of the book or short story you have read describes it as ‘gripping and absorbing’. Weite an article explaining how far you agree with this and giving your reasons. FE Test7 >» PAPER 2 writing >» Part2 113]a eae ER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best ~ fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Eee ed HGR tock your answors on the separate answer sheet. Example: ° Acet B put C placed D dropped 0 4352 Caf siap .- Patricia took a liking to the kitten the moment she (0)... eyes on it. The poor litle creature was so helpless, so cute and so weak that it hardly had the (1) wow to stand on its feet, Who could have been so (2)... as to leave & tiny animal ike this outside fon such # cold night? it was only early Septombor, but the last few mornings there had been frost on the (9) .... when Patricia walked to school, and the temperature during the day was only a few degrees (4)... 200. Patricia docided to take the kitten home and face the (6) .. argument with her mother. Mrs Stevens (6)... to let her daughter have a cat. She was quite (7)... that pets were smelly, dirty and likely to carry diseases, Patricia had tried her (8) ... to ‘explain that this simply wasn't true, but all her efforts were in (9)... Whenever they discussed the (10) ..., Mrs Stevens would get very upset and (1) .... why Patricia, needed a pet anyway, when she had such loving parants. Patricia had often tried to ‘oxplain that this was beside the (12)... A pet would be @ companion. 1 Aability Betrength Ctorce D power 2 Aeruel Botrict harsh Dsevers 3 Asoil Bbottom C floor D ground 4 Abigher Bover Cabove Dattor 5 Aintontional —Binovitable ——_-Gessential D necessary 6 Adenied Brefused Cinsisted D demanded 7 Apersuaded —Beonfirmed convinced D decided @ Ahardest B most C worst D doopest 9 A doubtful B hopoloss C useless Dvain 10 Atheory B proposition subject Ditheme 11 Awonder B demand sist D request 12 Aldea B point reason Deause 444 FCG Test 7 >> PAPER 3 Use of English +> Part 4Ere PAPER 1. Reading PAPER 2 Writing For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each ‘2p. Use only one word in oach gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) ee PA Use of Enalish ‘Write your ansivers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. 4 Ustening Example: [@] ONE PAPERS Speaking THE ORIGIN OF OUR LANGUAGE ¢ | Sir William Jones, who was born in 1745, was undoubtedly (0) ..... of the ‘greatest linguists who ever lived. He had an amazing talent (13) and learnt Greek, Latin, Persian and Arabie at a very young age, (14)... the time of his death, he had a thorough knowledge of thirteen languages and @| “4 ‘00d knowledge of a further twenty-eight, Apart (16) ..... studying languages, he studied law and became a judge in India, He (16) ..... fascinated by this vast subcontinent and he wrote @ great (77)...... about many aspects of Indian life, including music, literature, botany and geography. He also translated (18) ..... important works of Indian | Iteratuce. Jones noticed (19) .... Sanskrit, @ classical language of India, was similar to | Greek and Latin (20) ..... a number of significant ways. The resemblance (21)... Not be a coincidence. Several people in earlier times (22) .... also noted the similerties, but Jones was (23)... first to suggest that these three languages had a common origin. He also suggested thet they wuld by ‘grouped together (24)... other European and Asian languages into one huge family of languages: the Indo-European languages. English is one of these languages. FOE Test 7 >» PAPER Use oF Engh Fy Par'2 115)PER 4 Reading "APER 2 Writing eerie PAPER 4 Listening PAPERS Speaking For questions 25-34, read the text bolow. Use the word given in eapl Isat the end Cf some of the lines to form a word that fits the gap in the same ling, There is an ‘example at the beginning (0) wit Example: [0 POPULATION LEFT-HANDEDNESS ‘Ton per cent of the (0) sovun« is lefthanded, There's a lot of ‘social (26)... against lefthanded people, How difficult is it for them to live in right-handed world? A number of (28) nun items such as selssors have been designed for right-handed people. it can be very (27) for ‘lefties’ to be sitting noxt to ‘rightios’ during dinner. (28)... used computer keys are on the right of the keyboard. Lefties have to use their own sports (29) L058 (90) nus used car controls such as headlight switches areon the right. Forcing children to use their right hand can cause (31), Cf school, which ean then fmpout tit vedere (82) sm {can also result in disastrous learning (33) ike dyslexia ‘Trying to make ‘lefties’ use their right hand can explain their ‘often rebellious (34) ...... at school, their clumsiness and frustration. [116 ce Test7 >» PAPER'S Use oF English >) Par 3 ‘your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet, POPULATE DISCRIMINATE PRACTICE ‘CONVENIENT ‘comMoN EQUIP FREQUENT HATE. ABILITY BEHAVEFor questions 35-42, 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 betwoen two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). PAPER 4 Listening PAPER'S Speaking Example: 0 I'l be very happy when | go on holiday. FORWARD bam on holiday. “The gap can be filled by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you write: 10] LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING) Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet 35 The village is the same as it was In the 1950s. ‘CHANGED “The village -the 1950s. 36 I'm sorry I forgot to phone grandma. APOLOGISE ' ~ phone grandma, 37 Our eat wes sleeping on the sofa all afternoon, ‘SPENT Our eat fon the sofa. 38 Aunt lane would nav tat hher without « het REFUSED Aunt Jane .- without a hat 39 [twas so hot that she fainted. a SHO ssn it hada’t bean 20 hot 40 enjoy watching football more than motor racing, RATHER Ve -» motor racing 41. Please reply immediately on receipt of this notincation.. SOON Please reply smn this notification. 42 The coffee machine in our office hasn't worked for three months. our ‘The coffee machine in our offi for three months. Fee Test 7 PAPER 5 Use of English >» parca 1177 PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, (A, B or C) PAPER 3. Use of English EEEeecr PAPERS Speaking 11 You hear s boy talking to a friend on the phone. ‘What has happened to make him unhappy? A He missed a test at school. B_ Ho falled 2 test at school © He has a test st school tomorrow, 2 You heara woman talking about a shopping trip. ‘What did she buy? A ajacket B ahancbag © acoat a 3. You hoar a woman talking about a ear che weed to own, Why did she decide to sall it? ‘A. because she wanted to econemise Because she no longer needed it © because she needed a more comfortable car a 4 You hear a man phoning the reception dask of his hotel. What isthe problem with his room? A. The heating doesn't work B The television is out of order. + © The door doesn't close propery ( - 5 You hoar a gir talking to her father about a school trip. Where are they going? A. London B Paris © Rome 3 6 You hear a man describing a trip in a hot air balloon. How did he fool when the balloon started to rise? A. astonished atthe silence around him B_ nervous because the basket was not steady z © worried that they would drift out of control 7 You hear a recorded message for callers to a local government office. ‘What number should callers press for school enquiries? a3 Ba cs x 8 You hear a woman remembering a magazine she used to road as a teenager. Whet did she like most about it? ‘A the fashion tips B the interviews with pop stars 418 FCE Test 7 >» PAPER 4 Listening »+ Partcollege. For questions 8-18, complete the sentences. Woodley Community College Summer schoo classes start on [9] People expressed intrest inte colege ator twas acveriged PTO) Tae [Tl declare the cotege open You will heer part of a conversation between a journalist and the director of @ new At the opening ceremony, Harry Watson, the famous [ Az will make a speech. Local 73] willbe teaching courses atthe college. The emphasis will be on [~ Fa] subjoct Tho college will be 3] about accepting students. Students may not have tho [~ 16] reauires by traditional collages. Itis hoped that an 17] tice inthe city contre wi generat intorst inthe coTage. You can refer tothe college [ 7] if you would lke more Er You will hear five different people describing what thay like mast about New York A. Ithas a mixture of ethnicities. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) the raason each speaker gives for c why the eity appeals to them personally. Use the letters only once. There is one Speaker 1 19) B tis a fantastic place for shopping. Speaker 2 20) © New Yorkers have a great sence of humour. Speaker 3 D The architecture is very impressive, Speaker & E Eating outis a real pleasure, Speaker 5 wy F The museums and galleries are great Test 7 > PAPER @ Listening >> part 2.3. 119FCE Test BA PAPER 1 PAPER 2 PAPER 5 CI PAPER 5 Reading Writing Use of engtisn ‘You will hear pert of etalk by a deep-sea diver. For questions 24-80, choose the correct answer (A, B or Cl 24 Ray ‘A lost his job as office manager. B didn’t enjoy working in an office. © studied law when he finished seheat. 25 Ray's parents ‘A knew that Ray didn't have enough experience to do the course, B thought that Ray wouldn't be able to complete the course. © believed that Ray didn't have the strength to do the course. 26 Most of the work that Ray does ‘A. Is boring but safe B__koeps him underwater for over twa hauire © is notin very deep water 21 According to Ray, accidents happen when divers ‘A dive down to the sea bed. B work on shipwrecks at the bottom of the sea, © forget to think about possible dangers 28 Atthe moment, Ray Ais ropairing a ship in America. Bis working on 9 ship that sank off the coast of America. © is lookina for a shio that sank a hundred and fifty vears aac. 29 The SS Union ‘A sank during the American Civil Wer. B_ might have bean carrying a valuable cargo, © was travelling to the Northern States when she sank, 30 According to Ray, if a shipwreck breaks up, a diver ‘A might be unable to return to the surface, B might suffer from air embolism. C might have to dive too desp. 120 FCE Test 7 >» PAPER 4 Listening > Part 4a as PAPER 1 Reading APER 2. writing Part 4.(3 minutes) PAPER 3 Use of English, ‘The examiner (interlocutor) will sk each of you to speak briefly in turn and te give PAPER Ustening ‘personal information about yourselves. You can expect a variety of questions, such as: What were your first English lessons like? PAPER'S Speaking What do you plan to study in the future? What do you think would be the most in What makes a job challenging? Part 2 (4 minutes) sting job to do? You will each be asked to talk for a minute without interruption. You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has finished sp photegraphs. ing, you will be asked a brief question connected wi ‘Special moments (compare, contrast and speculate) your partner's, in thei lives. ‘moments special for these people. ‘Turn tg pictures 1 and 2 on page 186 which show people enjoying special moments Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say what makes these Candidate B, which of these do you think is more memorable? Climates (compare, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 187 which show difforont types of climate Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say what you think it ‘would be like to live in each of these climates. You have a minute to da this. Candidate B, which climate would you find most comfortable living in? Part 3 (3 minutes) You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. Evening classes (discuss and evalu ‘Turn to the pictures on page 188 which show a number of coursos that can bo offored at evening classes in the community contra of a small town. The community ‘can only offer two of these possible classes. Talk to ch other about how ‘each class might attract different people, Then decide which two of the classes you think should be offered by the community centre. by asking questions such as: Do you t Why (not? ‘What sort of subjects would you like to learn about? Why? Why do you think people attend evening classes? Do you ncourage you to develop the topic of your discussion in Part 3 ‘schools and community centres should offer evenina classes? older people make good university students? Why (not)? FOE Test 7 >» PAPERS Speaking 121]12 You are going to read part of an article about a pop singer. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B,C or D) which you think fits best according ta the text. Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet. A_GIRL WITH AMBITION Holly Sinclair arrives at che north London restaurant ‘where she and | are to ave lunch wichout coat or bag, in jeans and trainers. She looks exactly what she i:3.21- year-old who, thanks to three number-one hit congs, 3 millionaire husband and blossoming acting career, if having the time of her life. Once she opens her mouth, however: you reli thatthe person inside her body is actully a middle-aged woman. She has recently acted in theee quite diffrent roles, and received cautious praise for this. What the three roles have in common is that they ceuly caught Sinclaies buterfvsike imagination. Her three number-one hits have brought her a big. ft measure of artiste freedom, and she intends to make full use of tl don’t have to do things forthe sake of ther. means I can wait a wile, find the righe things. ve got the time to go out and find ‘out about life, observe people and dynamic situations ‘that help me in my work: Ukimately, rm only ever going to do the things that Interest mo, that | feel | ean do ‘something with. Even i Im offered 2 blockbuster, it may ‘not be right at the time, or benefit me." Naturally, Holy Sinclair knew what she wanted in ie from an unusually early age ~ and that, whether she fares to admit i oF net, was fame and fortune. At 12, she left Swindon, where her favier worked as a builder, ‘and moved to London. Onee there, she boarded with a ‘great aunt and uncle while attending the Oldham ‘Theatre School Three years later, her debut single, Like Me! became the first of her three consecutive number. fone hits (she holds the record for being che youngest singer to achieve such a fat) Ie was not, she says, very hard to leave her parents and tree young brothers, Ghe we's cre parisulary homesick 'l wanted to study and | didn’t want to stay ‘where | was. wanted more. { was just very ambitious | don't know where it eame from’ Afeer she becsme famous, most of the time she was rather slone, Her schedule left ftle time for the business of being = ocnager. ‘You've got to be on time, make sense, be logical. take care of yoursell,make sure you get enough sleep! ‘Then she mee her pop-star husband, Freddy Frinton, ‘Alter their fic date, Freddy sent ber sver Ferrari fll fof roses, in apite of the fact that Holly couldn't drive (the car has since been sole, because Sinclar proters to drive herself around in a smal family car)Then, in May 2003, they got married in a Las Vegas weddlng chapel, with no family and no rings She spends her money on CDs and DVDs and going ‘out. The only thing she really wants Is a fast car But then, she wonders whathor she can't get another year cor ewo out of her old car frst’Money’s never boon a big part of my Ife, Freddy and I never have conversations sboue money. Maybe we would f we were very poor’ She stil looks as composed as a waxwork model. Does the feal young or ald for har age!"Nlot old exe bt when I get together with friends, I see a difference in ‘Our personalites. Semeumes | get angry with myself that Ive done too much, that | havent saved anything. ‘mean. what could possibly make me excited” Holly is smiling bright, bur it sounds as sad and as empty as. anything | ave ever heard.11 Why does the writer describe Holly a8 a ‘middle-aged woman’ in line 6? Hollys physical condition is that of an older woman, Holly dresses like @ middle-aged woman, Holly behaves like an older and more sensible person, Holly has much moro money that most young people voo> 2 Inwhat sense does Holly have ‘artistic freedom’ paragraph? ‘A. She has the freedom to choose which acting parts she wants. B Sheis free to expross horsolf artistically © She can choose a different artform. D_ Shean sing in different artistic styles. ‘mentioned in the second 3 What is implied by saying that Holly wanted fam: ‘age ‘whether she cares to admit it or not’? She is proud of hor succo ‘Sho might be embarrassed to say this openly. ‘She cares a lot about her childhood. ‘Sho neverttalks about her childhood years. poop 4 Holly says that ‘she left Swindon to get away from her parents and brothers. ‘she wanted to be free to work in London. ‘she moved because she couldn't do what she wanted in Swindon, ‘she was encouraged to study by her parents. vom> '5 We are told that when Holly became famous A she had little time for bus Bho felt very fonoly. © she had to stick to a very dificult schedule. she had to act responsibly. ‘6 Why doos Holly drive a small family ear? ‘A She can no longer drive the Ferrari B Her husband sent her this small car. © She couldnt afford another Ferrari 1D. Sho likes the convenience of driving a small car. present. 7. What is Holly's attitude towards money? A She hates to discuss it B_ She and her husband disagree about money. © Sho now finds money unimportant, D__Sho doesn't think money is a priority in life. 18 What does the writer find sad about the last words of Holly's that ‘the fact that Holly has no exciting things left to experience ‘the fact that Holly hasn't saved any monoy ‘the fact that Holly feels young for hor age ‘the fact that Holly feels old for har a ‘quoted? vom> PETRY PAPER Reng Pan 1 425)124 PER 4 Listening PERS Speaking ALMOST HUMAN (Orangutans and chimpanzees are Capable of performing intellectual feats we once thought to be uniquely human. Using language, being self-aware, earning by imitation and problem-solving are high-level abilities that are not limited to humans. Research has shown that ‘orangutans and other great apes, like chimpanzees and gorils, share these abiities too, ‘There are several projects studying the use of language by these creatures. Understanding thelr ‘mechanisms oF developing anguage wil help us evaluate our ‘own linguistic abilities. One ofthe ‘orangutans involved ina project in Virginia, USA, has learnt now to use ‘over 100 words in sign language, ‘the language used by the deaf to ‘communicate with each other. ‘Another orangutan, Hannan, nas leame thirteen symbo's that represent different nouns and verbs. Hannah can combine the symbols into simple commands ke ‘open vag’. [9] Not really. One of the fundamental elements of human thought Is the bitty to recognise numbers ‘and use them in sentences, ‘Hannan can recognise numbers ee ee er from one to three wit reasonable accuracy. [10] ] ‘Afundamental difference between humans and orangutans ls tnole ablity to comorehend aostract Ideas. abstract concepts are basic to human thinking, wile there's little evidence that orangutans can understand abstract ideas at al One oF te most intresting experiments inthe vig project concerns memory. [11 1 ‘orangutans, on the otner hand, appear to remember tings according to where they saw them lst. This seems less efeient way ‘oF storing information, soft may wel be that orangutans nave a limites capacity for memory in comparison to humans i] They fee! ‘extremely frustrated when they make an error and they never rush Into a task because they don't Want to be wrong. Orangutans have iosyncracies and differences In personality. Some are slow learners, whe others are more Impuisive, ‘Unfortunately, most of the ‘research on great ape intelligence has been done with animals in cant. [13] studies of FCE Test @ >> PAPER 1 Reading >» Part 2 You are going to read a newspaper article about orangutans. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences AcH the one which fits ‘each gap (9-18). There is one extra sentenca which you do nat need to use. ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet ‘orangutans, however, that suffered ( numan apt wre hen frees srowes tha ty re case oro oy ee eng someone yao Sete tenors rat nec sconotomrent bt ain new bhava tn en aoneed sity Oona coutems meveoderven | crewnetery towne ne | antacid ene tn wor wating mare chmoarees ate geet esr tonne ander oe trove tobe mer eigen Terre ferensin he wor the minds of ips ond orangutans wore [14] ——] chins ean OE SE ar dower ae mor mat AS] is seems to suggest at tey both nave a concept of set = ney know wno they ae an think of themsetes a parteular way. Chimpanzees are Imani and capable of deception. Tey ae very god protiemsovrs, leary capable ot come copntveprtemanen, wich mats them almost haanOrangutans can become very emotional when they fail atest One feature of both chimps and orangutans is the ability to recognise themselves in 9 mirror, One obvious disadvantage is that we cannot study their behaviour in their natural environment. Does this mean she is starting to think in @ human way? "None of these tasks can be performed well by orangutans. Humans generally remember things by putting them into groups or ‘categories. However, she hasn't yet loarnt to use them in sentences. ‘This becomes apparent when they are each given the same task to do, FCETest 8 > PAPER 1 Reading >> Part2 125]| test F PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking You are going to read part of an articlo in which four people talk about the sports lessons they had at school. For questions 16-30 choose from the people (AD), The people may be chosen mare than once, ‘Mark your answors on the separate answer sheet. Which of the people thinks sports encourage cooperation? believes that experience of losing is important? thinks one benefit of sports is 1rning to concentrate? ‘compares school subjects to sports? thinks that sports help maintain national traditions? bolioves the Olympic spirit is essential today? thinks sports help non-academie pupils? thinks sports can teach objectivity and justice? believes that humankind is aggressive by nature? thinks schoo! should teach unusual soorte? believes that some schools don't take sports seriously? thinks males and females are not treated equally? believes diet and health should be taught with sports? thinks sports can make some children feel uncomfortable? [12% rete e>»papana ening pnts 6] a 2 zz 23) al ea 28] [23] Bo] ]Sports at ‘ADiane Townson Looking back, I did enjoy sports lessons at school, even though I think most schools assume sports aro basically for boys, and girls don't got encouraged to do well at sports. That attitude really annoys ma, hecauiee the whole point of sports at school isto help kids develop the Fight attitudes, and it doosn't matter really how good you are. if you can't run as fast as an Olympic athlete, that doesa’t matter - what matters is that you run as fast a5, you can. Schools are highly compatitive environments and sports can teach children the importance of teamwork. Almost everything else at schoo! is about individual efforts, but sports are about working together towards a common goal. Sports at schoo! give children who are not high achievers a chance to excel at something. Finally, national sports, like crickut i England, benefit because thay ate part of the schoo! ceurriculum, 8 Colin Campbell My own memories of sports lessons at school aren't particularly good, but that's mainly because of the type of school I went to, It was very unusual by British standards, with old-fashioned ways of teaching, and the hhead didn't really think sports mattered at al. The school rarely organised sports events and never invested i sports equipment. There was very litle emphasis on tha importance of a healthy dist and the benefits of keeping fit and exercising properly. | believe that issues liko obesity, anorexia, nutritional value of fo0d, ete. should be included in sports lassons at school. Children should bbe encouraged to take part in compatitive sports. Being competitive is part of human nature, and doing sports can provide an excellent outlet for this aggressiveness, Winning at sports can build up your self-esteem and confidence, On the other hand, since you can't expect to ‘win every time, sports can teach you how to be humble and realistic. a € Roger Dias ‘There are obvious benefits in having good sports classes at school. Children stay fit and learn the importance of fair play. Schools can introduce children to sports thoy ‘would never othorwigo have the oppurtunity vl Wily, For instance, | grew up in a big city, and we hardly ever travelled to the countryside as a family. At school we had 2 climbing wall in the gym, and we learnt rack climbing in sports class. When I moved to Europe, | took up rock climbing and was surprised at how good | was at it Schools should offer a wide range of sports from the ‘most popular ones, like football and basketball, to the less popular ones, like table tennis and climbing, Unfortunately, sports are often regarded as a sort of ‘optional extra by certain schools and this is also reflected uve enuiaren’ atttuae to tnem. D Holen Smith ‘The main point about sports is that they encourage Peaceful competition. | think that’s the basis of the Olympic spirit of Classical Greece, which nowadays is more important than ever before. Sports can teach you how to discipline yourself, how to remain focused on what you're doing and how ta apply yourself to achieving a goal. I don't think sports are really about the sort of aggression and rage that you see sometimes in football matchas, for instance. I certainly think teachers should discourage any torm at aggression during sports classos. On top of that, we need to be more sensitive towards the feelings of children who are not fit or good ‘at sports. Taking part in a sports lesson can be a major source of embarrassment and a traumatic experience for less athletic children, PCE Test 8 >> PAPER 4 Reading >> Parts 127Efi: PAPER 1 Reading EST ‘You must answer this question. PAPER 3 Use of English 11 You are organising a visit to a local radio station for your English class. You have PAPER 4 Listening received this letter trom Edna Bryley with a suggested programme. You have to PAPERS Speaking reply so the programme can be decided, Read the letter carefully, with your notes, and then write letter to Edna Bryley. You must use all your notes. 20 996 wee ave We would suggest the following programme for your visit. | ‘Could you let me know what you think so we can finalise thi? Start Gorligr% 11.30—Tour of sue because . 1230 Sic in on Youth Mattos (young peoples discussion programme) 1330 — Lune $$$ here? Do we join in? 14.30 —You interview our station manager 15.30 — Our marketing managar describes his work 1630 ~ Departure We want Not so interesting to ask him ~ interview programme Ena Brey. | about .. presenter instead? Assistant Manager Radio 66 ee ‘Write @ letter of betwoon 120 and 150 words in an appropriate style. Do not write any addresses. 128 FCE Test 8 >> PAPER 2 writing b> part| Test Be PAPER 1 Reading Pera PAPER 3 Use of En PAPER 4 listening PAPER S Speaking Write an answer to one of the questions 2-6 in this part. Write your answer in 1120-180 words in an appropriate sty 2 Your schoo! magazine recently published an article whieh claimed that young people prefer the cinema to the theatre. The article concluded: ‘Lets face it: the ‘theatre is dead.’ You do not agree with this. Write a review of a good play you ‘sew recently and explain why you think the theatre still has a lotto offer Write your review. 3 You see this notice in an int national magazine: Do local trations really matter? ‘As the world becomes smaller and globalisation has a greater offect on us all is there any place fer local traditions? ‘Write your views, giving examples of traditions that you el should be preserved, Write your article 4 An English language magazine is holding a short story competition, and you have decided to enter. The rules say that the story must end with the following sentence: twas a decision ho would rogret for the rest of his lif. Write your story for the competition. ‘5. Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the ‘et books. Either (a) Write an essay describing one of the minor characters in the book ‘that, in your opinion, is interesting enough to be the main character ina story of his or her own, Or {by Characters in books have to make important decisions. Write an article for your school magazine about a decision that one of the charactors had to maka in the book or one of the short stories you hhave read. You should also say whether you would have made the samo dociaion as the characte. FCE Test 8 >> PAPER 2 Writing »> Part 2 129PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing Rue ears PAPER 4 Listening PAPERS Speaking For questions 1~12, read the text bolow and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0), ‘Mark your answers on the separate answer sheot. Example: ° Auge Bvast C large Dimmense Mase 2 THE OLD GATE t In the Middle Ages the (0) .... majority of European cities had walls around them, Thoy (1)... t0 defend the sity, but thoy alee kopt out undosireble people ike thewe. with contagious (2). Most of London's gates had been (8) .... by the ond of the eighteenth century, However, by a (4)... of luck, the last of them was preserved. This gate is in (8). fact, not called e gate at all its name is Temple Bar, and it marked the (6)... between the old City of London and Westminster. However, as the (7) ..... of traffic through London increased, Temple Bar became a(n) {8) .... to its froe flow. In 1878 it was cided to take it down, so its stones were numbered, dismantled and put in (9) «1... A couple of years Ister a wealthy businesaman bought the stones and erected them at his house in Hertfordshie. Inthe 1970s the Temple Bar Trust was (10)... with the intention of returning the gata to the City of London. Much of the monoy for this project was (11) ..... from the Temple Bar Trust, The stonework needed 2 lot of restoration, which was (12)... out by the Cathedral Works Organisation. Today, Temple Bar stands next 10 St Paul's Cathedral ae 1 Asupposed ——B served C expected D meant 2 Ainjuries B symptoms C colds D diseases 3 Adevoted Bidemolished _C declared D docreased 4 A stroke Bwave chit Dbiow 5 Areal Beurrent C actual D definite 8 Adivision B part Cline D boundary 7 Aamount B quantity bulk D number 8 Aproblem B prevention C ditfieuty D obstacie 8 Astorage B store Csstoreroom ——_—D stock 10 Asetout Beet up C set off D set back 11 Aawards B presents, Cdonations Dads 12 Amode B porformed done 2 vaste [122 Feeverea paren se oF ena >» parbisa & PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best 198p. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) Pee PAPER 4 Listening PAPER'S Speaking Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the parate answer shoot, Example; [0] OF LEARNING THE LANGUAGE = | iteracy is the condition (0)... being unable to read and write. literacy i used (13) .....- dascribe the condition of being ignorant in a particular subject or field. Computer illiteracy is (14) ...... Inability to use a computer programming language. Most of us (18)... Use computers can send emails, oF know (16) .....10 create ‘2 new folder. But we know nothing about programming languages, the artificial languages used to write instructions that can be executed (17) ....... a computer. Oniy @ very small percentage of computer users are (18) nue 10 read or write any kind of computer language. Should we make the effort to learn computer languages, especially when (19)... 8re 50 complicated? ‘The answor is yes. Because of computer illiteracy, users are (20) ...... the mercy of software manufacturers. Our socisty has become dependent (21) Information technology, and in a few years’ time, knowing a computer language will be (22) ssontial as using a human language. Computer users wi (23) sow B® able tO Pertorm ettectively unless they know the code ~ the set of detailed instructions that tell a computer (28)... 10 40. FCE Test © >> PAPER Use OF English >> Pare 2 134Eel: PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing PEsea PAPER 4 Listening PAPER 5 Speaking For questions 25-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end (of some of the lines to form a word that fits the gap in the same line. There is an ‘example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet. Example: [0] “ASSOCIATIONS FILM FESTIVALS Film festivals are events staged by private organisations, locat governments, arts (0)... oF film societies. They provide an opportunity For (25) nun film makers to present their movies to a real live audience and to have thom raviewed by (28)... rites. Ifa film is shown at ¢ festival, the film maker gets (27) surnam PFESS attention and exposure to agents and buyers. ‘Some festivals welcome a wide range of films, but other festivals are more specialised. They may accept only com ‘or only films made by female (28) Most festivals accept (29)... from any film maker, regardless of his or her past experience, Each festival has its own set of rules (90) film makers are given a deadline by which they hhave to submit their flms. Submitting a film to the wrong fostval is likely to end In (81) «If a movie is accepted, 215 (32) sna the film maker. Film festivals divided into categories like drama, documentary or animation. Films are judged for their production value, (24) x... and overall impression, 182. FOE Test 8 >» PAPER 3 Use of Enalish b> Part 5 ASSOCIATE KNOW PROFESSION VALUE DIRECT SUBMIT REJECT NOTE CREATEwise S PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing Eee PAPER 4 Listening PAPER'S speaking For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has @ similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You ‘must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0) Example: 0 I'l bo vory happy when | go on holiday. FORWARD lam sw 0” holiday. ‘The gap can be filled by the words ‘looking forward to going’ so you writ D]_ LOOKING FORWARD TO GOING | Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet, 35 All the students passed the exam avrapt lenny. ‘wHo Jenny was the .. pass the exam, 36 You've got to decide what you really want to do with your life. TIME Ws a what you really want to do with your 37 Each month he goos to the local hairdrosser's for a haireut. Gets Each month. 1» at the local hairdresser's. 30H ent her @ dition BORROWED She hy Nast week, last week. 39 The doctor told her to reduce the amount of sugar cur “The doctor told her her diet. the ymount of sugar in her diet. 40° Frm sure he hi HAVE He rt forgotten about the meeting. 41. Its a pity we don't have a bigger apartment! ony " apartment! 42 Itwas a mistake for you to insult Mike SHOULD se Mik FEE Test 8 >> PAPER 5 Use of Engh >» Part 4155)TEST f:J PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 writing PAPER 3 Use of English Ere PAPER 5 Speaking You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C. 11 You hear a man talking about text messages. How many young people would rather text a message than call? A about 25% B about 14% © about 75% 2 You hear the start ofa radio programme about cars. Who is the guest on this programme? A acar de Ban author © historian 3 You hear @ businesswoman talking to her assistant. ‘What dose ahe wont him to do? A. sond a fax B_ make a phone call © send an email 4 You hear two friends remembering an evening out. Where did they go? A tothe cinema B tothe theatre © toapary 5 You hear aman talking about his fami ‘What was his aunt's profession? A doctor B lawyer © actess 6 You hear a brother and sister talking about Christmas. What present have they bought for their mother? ‘A. abook B ahandbag © painting 7 You hear an announcement in a multiplex cinema. Which screen is showing the film ‘Racing Fever’? A screens B screens © screen 6 8 You hear a man talking about acupressure. Which of the following can acupressure do? A prevent heart diseases B ‘relieve headaches © chanae our metabolism 184 FCE Test 8 P> PAPER 4 Ustening >> Part + [2]PAPER 1 Reading bi-cis 8 PAPER 1 Reacing PAPER 2 writing PAPER 3 Use of English Ces) PAPER 5 Speaking ‘You will hear part of a radio programme about three types of computer software, For questions 9-18, complete the santences. ‘SOFTWARE TYPE A This programme is called [ OD Its aimed at usors aged [— 70] plus ‘The systom requiroments are [ra] One mejor disadvantage is [ 72] of operation SOFTWARE TYPE B This programme is calle [ 13 !tatows sma companies ro 4] income and expenditure. Users can obtain Tax Office [ 75] regulary ‘SOFTWARE TYPE C This programme is called 76 ‘The car needs a satellite 77] system for the programme to operate. You can get the atest information every [18] You will hear five different people talking about a journal or magazine they read ‘eqularly. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) the reason each speaker ‘ives for the importance of this publication to them personally. Use the letters only ‘once, There is one extra letter which you do not need to use. A Itis both entertaining and Informative Speaker 1 B It provides an excellent news summary. spester2 [___28) © It presents a variety of di Speaker 3 a D_Ithas got the most up-to-date information about fashion, Spe Ce E_Ithas got market information. Spe 23] F It features the best photographs. FCE Test 8 > PAPER A Listening >» Part 2.3. 135TEST E: PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2 Writing PAPER 3 Use of English Eee) PAPER S Speaking a ‘You will hear a radio interview with an actress who is dyslexic. For questions 24-20, choose the best answer (A, B or C) 24 The Stanley Trust ‘A helped Kay a lot when she was a child. 8 was started by Kay to help other people with dyslexia. © was founded by Kay's father. 25 How did Kay's parents first realise she had dyslexia? A. She didn't know stories that other children could read. B Her mother found her learning audio books by heart. © She couldn't spell words that other children knew. 26 What was Kay told by an expert on dyslexia? A She has a mild form of the condition, B She will be able to overcome her problems by reading, © Spulling will always be @ particular prove for et, 27 How does dyslexia affect the way people think? A. Itmakes people think more creatively B_ It prevents them from solving problems effective It makes it harder for them to follow logic. 28 What made Kay work hard to improve her reading? ‘A Itwas the only way she could study acting. B She felt angry that people thought she was stupia. © Her father encouraged her. 29 Kay feels that children with dyslexia should A attend special schools B__have special training to help them read. be treated like all other children at schor 30 How does Kay want to publiciee the problem of dyslexia? A by acting in @ film about the subject By giving talks to parents of dysi © by setting a positive example hi ren 136 FCE Test @ >> PAPER Listening >» part EQTest E-} PAPER 1 Reading PAPER 2. Writing PAPER 3. Use of English PAPER 4 Listening PE Part 4. minutes) ‘The examiner (interlocutor) will ask each of you to speak briefly in tuen and to give personal information about yourselves. You can expect a variety of questions, such a Do you enjoy going to the cinema or the theatre? Is the cinema in your town or district popular? ‘Was the last film you saw showing at the cinema or on television? What was it about? What's your favourite TV programme? Part 2 (4 minutes) ‘You will each be asked to talk for a minute without interruption. You will each be given two different photographs in turn to talk about. After your partner has finished speaking, you will be asked a brief question connected with your partner's, photographs. Learning environments (wainpare, eunitiast and speuulare) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 169 which show different learn 19 environments. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say what you think ‘about these two learning environments. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B, which of these learning environments do you think ie best for pupils? Holidays (compare, contrast and speculate) ‘Turn to pictures 1 and 2 on page 160 which show different types of holiday. Candidate A, compare and contrast these photographs, and say why you think tho people have chosen these different types of holiday. You have a minute to do this. Candidate B, which of these holidays would you enjoy most? Part 3 (5 minutes) You will be asked to discuss something together without interruption by the examiner. You will have a sheet of pictures with questions to help you. ‘The department store (discuss and evaluate) ‘Turn to the pictures on page 161 which show a number of ideas about how a new: dopartment store could attract customers. Talk to each other about how useful these ‘ideas would be. Then decide which three the department store should choose. Part minutes) ‘Tho examiner will encourage you to develop the topie of your discussion in Part 3 by asking questions such as Do you prefer to shop alone or with friends? What aro the disadvantages of shopping in large dopartmant stores? {Are there any products that you can only find in large department stores? ‘Are there any special products sold in your town or city that would be impossible to bbuy in another country? FCETesE BY» PAPER Speaking 137]MEVIRENTIA ror rarer s PART 2 Candidate A ‘Why have people chosen to live in these places? Language bank The people in the first photograph seem to be living in ‘these boats. This might be @ village in Asia, because of the style ofthe boats. (On the other hand, the second photograph shows skyscrapers, probably with very expensive apartments for wealthy people, ‘This could be a photo of any big, modern city Porhaps the people who live on the houseboats in the first photograph also work on the water. They might catch fish for a living, of use their boats to transport goods. This could be the reason why they have chosen to live on these boats, | suppose the people who live in the skyscrapers want to be in the centre of the city. Maybe they work in the city and have ‘chosen to live near their workplaces or they just prefer city tie. 158 FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5i >> PART 2 Candidate & Language bank Se ‘The first photograph shows ‘mostly old or middle-aged people at a concert. It appears a very big theatre or 10use, and everyone is ‘wearing formal clothes. It could be a classical musie concert or ‘opera, In contrast, the people in the cond photograph are younger, ‘and it looks as if the concert is taking place in a sports stadium. Unlike the people in the first picture, these people aro ccosually dressed. This must be a Pop or rock concert. ‘The people in the first photograph are smiling and clapping, so they're probably having a very good time. The second photograph shows people who are excited and ‘seem to be enjoying themselves. Both photos show people who like music, and are glad to be attending these concerts. CE Tests Materials for Paper 5 139fh >) PART 3 Candidates A and B Language bank ‘A mobile phone would be useful for contacting friends or femi ‘and if we had any problems, we ‘would be able to phone for help. / | agree, although we might not be able to use a mobile phone if we were in 8 remote place. [think we would have to take first aid kit because someone ‘could be hurt in an accident. / But this might not be the most important thing to take. we had a torch like this, it ‘would make it much easier to {do lots of things, lke putting up the tent in the dark, for example. ‘/Twould agree with you about that. Lot's try to reach a decision. / Are we agreed that we should ‘take a torch? / Unfortunately, | can't agree with you on that. 140 FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 + How could each item be useful on a camping trip? tems would you take on a camping trip‘Why have the people chosen these pets, and | l banl hhow do they feel about them? | nM Both these photos show people ‘who seem very happy with their pets, ‘The woman in the first pictur has a pet snake; it seems to be white and quite small, and | ‘suppose it can't be dangerous if ‘she has it as a pet. In contrast, the man in the second picture has two dogs. | don't know what breed they are, but they look very playful. Perhaps the woman has chosen 2a snake because she likes ‘be different. | imagine you don't need to look after a snake very ‘much, 80 maybe she likes it for that reason as well ‘The young man looks shy and sensitive. He probably likes pots that are affectionate, like dogs. is pet dogs could be his, closest companions. Personally, | don't ike snakes or ‘other reptiles, so | wouldn't like to have one for a pet. In my W, @ pet should be good ‘company, and | believe a dog fr cat would be the best. FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 141ie >» PART 2 Candidate B Language bank ‘The first photograph shows a ‘small family consisting of @ man ‘and woman and a little gir who is probably their daughter. The Paronts aro about thirty, and the sir is about ten years old. They ‘seem happy and relaxed, and ‘they re sitting on the grass, perhaps in a park. ‘The second photograph is more formal, as if a photographer ‘asked the people to sit lke this. ‘There is an old lady siting ‘down at the front, who must be the grandmother, with a little {irl aged about seven, and three adults behind her with two ‘smaller children. Two of the ‘adults are probably the parents of the children. And there ‘old man, probably the ‘grandfather. | suppose in a small family the child might get more attention from the parents, but the child ‘could also be lonely. in a big family, with grandparents and several children, it could be harder to have some time to yourself, but you're never lonely, and you grow up to be ‘more sociable. 4142. FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 What would it fel like to grow up in these families?Fo >) PART 3 Candidates A an: ‘What sort of film is that, would you say? Who do you think would like that kind of film? What sort of person. ‘would that film appeal to? Would students prefer this film or that one? This looks like an action film /a western /a science fiction film /a thriller / 2 love story. d say the film is intended for young people / children / older viewers / family audiences. | suggest we talk about each film first. Let's decide ‘what sort of people would like each of the films. Why don’t we decide which films we think would be most sultable? What about choosing the films we lke best? | agree with you about the love story. | disagree that the thriller would be a good choice. I don't think you're right about that. Do you agree thet the action film would be popular? Don't you think we should choose the western? 7 What tyme af Bilen wins appaal on seen + Which two types of film should be shown ‘on Film Day? oe Tats Mater for Paper $105>) PART 2 Candidate A. Language bank ‘The first picture shows a man in ‘a sult and tie siting in a restaurant. The restaurant looks quite expensive. There's fruit juice, jam and coffee on the ‘table, so he must be having breakfast. In the second photograph some people are having a picnic. They are sitting on a rug or blanket fon the grass. | think its a ‘mother and father and thelr two My impression is that they/re having lunch, | think the man in the First picture looks relaxed, while the ‘people in the battom picture are really having fun. Personally, | would like to be ina posh restaurant because | wouldr't fee! rolaxed. ! enjoy boing in the countryside, so I'd rather have a meal outdoors like the people in the second photograph, 10 FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5[Test FA >» PART 2 Candidate & Language bank In the first picture a man is driving a convertible sports ot and there's a woman in the passenger seat, The car seems to be coming towards tha ‘camera at high speed. It looks like 0 very expensive car. ‘The car in the second picture is rod and could be a vintage car. As in the first picture, @ man is driving and @ woman is in the passenger seat. The car appears to be in excellent condition. I think it would be exciting to drive both of these cars. I get the feeling both cars can go. very fast. | often feel nervous if someone drives fast, but! like travelling by car. I'd like to learn to drive as soon as possible. Having a driving licence gives you a feeling of freedom and independence. How would it feel to travel in these vehicles? FEE Tests Materials for Paper 5 145){Test Fs >» PART 3 Candidates A and & Language bank What do you think are the advantages of this sport? Do you think this activity would be suitable for young toonagors? Does this sport have any disadvantages in this situation? I'd say go-karting is exciting, but it would take a long time to learn, On the one hand, climbing can be very satisying, but some of the teenagers might find it terribly boring. | think teenagers would love sailing, which is very good fun and less dangerous than climbing. If we have to choose two of these activities, I'd suggest sailing and cycling. Would you ‘agree with me on that? Don't you think the children would learn a lot from these activities? | think they would, too. It seems that we don't agree on this, because you believe climbing would be a suitable choice here, and | don't share that view. 4106 _FCE Tests materials for Paper 5io >» PART 2 Candidate A t bank How are the people feeling in these situations? ] Both photos show different working environments. ‘There ie» man with his beck turned to us, and the desk in front of him is covered with piles of papers and files. The ‘man is leaning back with his hhands behind his head. He must ‘bo a business executive. | can't tell without seeing face, but | suppose the man ‘might be thinking about all the work he has to do. ! would imagine that he must be feeling ‘overworked and stressed. ‘The man in the second picture is standing on top of a building ‘or wooden structure, and he ‘seems to be hammering nails into the wood under his feet. In the background, there is a wooden frame, and | would {guess that the man is helping to build this. He is wearing casual working clothes and he has bag for his tools. This man must be quite fit, and perhaps he enjoys working outdoors. I's a sunny day, and he might be feeling hot. FCE Tests Materials for Paper S147Tia >» PART 2 Candidate B Language bank Both photos show leisure activities. ‘The boy in the first pictur balancing on a skateboard with both arms stretched out, and it looks as though the skatoboard is on top of a low wall. You would hve to be fit and active to enjoy this, and I think the sort ‘of person who would go skateboarding would love adventure and taking risks in lite, sitting on a sofa, reading a book. It looks as though she is concentrating on what she is seading, 30 '¢ say the book Is probably very interesting. ‘Someone who likes reading would enjoy this activity, oF perhaps someone who hhas baen working hard and dosorves a rest, Reading is a more passive activity compared to skateboarding. 108 CE Tests Materials for Paper 5Ei. >) PART 2 Candidates A and B. Language bank Let’ think sbout how ts. Which ones have changed people's lives, would you say? I electricity hedn't been invented, aur lives today would be very different. Do you agree with me on that? Is hard to imagine life without some of these inventions, like the telephone. On the other ‘world smaller and changed ‘many people's lives. I we think of inventions wo ‘could not do without today, I'd say the computer isthe most important. You're right about that. However, in terms of changing people's lives, I'd say electricity 's the most important, ' {also think that me drugs, such as aspirin, have improved the quality of our life. ‘Shall we make a decision? CE Tests Materials for Paper S149Sis >> PART 2 Candidate A Language bank | get the impression that the ‘rain is very modern and fast, so perhaps itis designed for public ‘transport in @ big city. It would ‘seem to me that people who are in a hurry and have no time to ‘waste would choose to travel by tain, ‘The people on the bus are all quite young, and they look terribly frustrated and unhappy. ‘Maybe the bus is late or stuck in fc jam. lImagine this is a local city bus, because it doesn’t Took very luxurious. The passengers are probably travelling a short distance. “They might have choson to travel by bus because it's cheaper or because they really hhad no other choice. 150. FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5Sis >» PART 2. Candidate B Language bank ‘The man and woman in the first photograph look very happy ‘and are both laughing. They ar wearing black and white clothes, and the man has taken off his jacket, | assume these people have dressed formally to go toa wedding reception, celebrate an anniversary or have dinner in a posh restaurant. The man and woman in the second picture are older and aro wearing casual clothes that would not be suitable for a formal celebration. ‘The man has a tattoo on his arm and @ headband, and he has long hair and a beard. He looks like someone who ridos a motorbike. ‘Their style of clothing suggosts ‘that they lead a more informal, relaxed life. They don't strike ‘me as people who are fashion conscious or keep up with the latest fashions. CE Tosts Materials for Paper S154ART 3 Candidates A and B Language bank ‘Would you like to start? ‘The poster should illustrate ‘ways of dealing with pollution, Don't you agree? | would prefer a picture thet llustrates the problems that pollution can cause to the tenvironment. Do you soa my point? HI had to choose between the picture of the factory with the ‘smoking chimneys and the one of the scrap metal dump, | would definitely go for the first ‘Which two pictures would be the most usoful for the posters to raise ‘environmental awareness? 'm afraid | disagree. Don't you think the pieturo of the recyeting bins would be more effective? We haver't talked about this fone. What do you think of it? Perhaps you're right. | think we ‘should make a decision now, so ‘shall we choose the first and the third? 4152 _FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5Hic >) PART 2 Candidate A Language bank In the first photograph the artist appears to be painting the ‘scene around him. | think an artist should paint a picture that is true to life. in my view, 2 picture should reflect the real world around us. | would lke to have this painting because it shows a peaceful landscape. | lke the relaxed and tranquil mood of the frst painting, ‘The artist in the second photograph is facing away from ‘us, working on his painting. The photograph shows the inside of ‘the artist's studio, and there are paints and pictures scattered ‘round everywher ‘The painting in the second photo has a lot of figures, which don't seem realistic. People who ‘eppreciate modern, more ract ways of expression ‘would prefer this painting to the first one. Which painting do you like most and why? FEE Tsts Materials for Paper 5 155Pie by PART 2 Candidate B Language bank ‘The two women in the first picture seem to be choosing fruit or vegetables from a market stall. One of them has a basket in her hand, Itisa't clear ‘whether this is an open-air market or not, Ina market like this, you ean select the things you want and check them carefully, which is advantage. | imagine things in a market, too. Some customers might {enjoy the friendly, personal atmosphere of shopping in a market. The second photograph shows part of a very big supormarket, with a lot of goods on display. | think the refrigerated display in the foreground contains fruit and vegetables. ‘Supermarkets have a very wide variety of goods of different brands. Some things, such as clothes, may be cheaper in supermarkets Itis more convenient to go toa supermarket and do all your shopping in one place, especially for families who perhaps go shopping once 2 ‘week. On the other hand, supermarkets can be very impersonal. ‘What aro the advantages of shopping in each shop? 154 CE Tests Materials for Paper 5Hie >) PART 3 Candidates A and B ‘would appreciate a tourist information centre more than any other facility. | don't completely agree with you. A lot of people these ‘days want to visit an Internet café while on holiday. ‘That may be true, but 'd say most holidaymakers lke ‘to know there is medical care available, so having ‘small hospital in the resort would be essential. | think that the hospital should be the number one priority. Now, lot's discuss what other facility the resort should hava, What about a travel agency? ‘Thats a very good point; a travel agency can help you organise your holiday, pian visits and sightseeing tours, but is this more important than a water sports contro, for example? | consider the travel agency essential, so perhaps we have different views on this. ‘Well, we'll just have to agree to disagree! * What importance does each facility have for visitors to a holiday resort? + Which two facilities are the most important? Pot Tors aerator Paper 185)Ia >» PART2. Candidate A Language bank ‘Tho young man in the first picture is holding a sports ‘trophy, so he must have won @ ‘competition or have been in the winning team. Judging by his clothes, Id say he is probably @ basketball or volleyball play: Inthe background I can see a lot of spectators; probably this is an ‘important sporting event, so the man must feel very proud of himself and pleased with his achievement. He must be feeling both exhausted after training and practising hard and rolieved that the game or competition is over. ‘The young man and woman in the second picture are bathing very small baby; it looks a5 though the baby is only a few days old, and they may have just returned home from the hospital '¥m sure the parents will never {forget the day their baby was bor. Both parents are smiling ‘at the baby, and there can be no doubt that they are absolutely delighted to have a son or daughter. 156 FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 What makes these moments special for these people?iy >> PART2. Candidate B Language bank ‘The first picture shows people ina desort; thoro are a number of large, dark tents in the background. In the distance there is a mountain range, There are about thirty people here, all wearing long robes, ‘most of them blue in colour. ‘Thore are also soveral camels kneeling on the ground. Itmust bo very hat here, although | suppose people who are born here become ‘accustomed to the heat. | don't think I could get used to living in such a hot climate. | expect it would be very dry and dusty as woll as hot. ‘The house in the second photograph has a thatched roof. It looks old-fashioned and picturesque. Just behind the house there are some trees on a hillside, and there are more hills in the background. The sky is blue with some clouds, but | think the sun is shining. ‘The green grass and trees suggest the climate is quite wet, ‘wich might make life a bit ‘uncomfortable. | think | would prefer this climate to the desert ‘limate in tho first picture. ‘What would it be lke to live in each of these climates? FCE Tests Materials for Paper S157lz >) PART 3 Candidates A and B Language bank | suppose computer classes would appeal to a lot of different people, of aps the community contre should make these classes a priority. | disagree; I think cookery classes would be mor popular with people in a small town. {1308 your point, b Pe rn 10 cook in ies: photography classes would bbe more entertaining and enjoyable. What's your view on gardening classes? Don't you agree that they would ‘attract older people? ‘Since we have to choose two subjects, can we agree that one of them should be a hobby and the other should be something useful, like computing? ‘That sounds reasonable. In that case let's say one class should be computing. We've got four options left. Which one should be our second choice? “How might each class attract different poople? Which two classes should be offered by the ‘community centre? 158 FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5‘The children in the first picture {are wearing school uniforms ‘and writing something; perhaps itis a test. They soem to be concentrating hard. ‘The boy and girl in the foreground seem to be sharing ‘a textbook. The desks look quite ‘modern, so perhaps this is @ new school. ‘A pupil inthis schoo! might not hhave much freedom because it looks quite strict. However, perhaps pupils would benefit ‘from this quiet, disciplined environment and learn more. ‘The second photograph shows children of different ages, ‘wearing casuel clothes, ‘standing in front of a pile of plastic bottles. The man could be their teacher, and he must be talking to them about the benefits of recycling. ‘This is @ more relaxed learning environment, and the children ook motivated and interested in ‘the subject. It seams to be quite ‘a small group of children, 60 | ‘suppose a pupil would got more ‘attention from the teachers at this school. FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 159TSis >» PART 2 Candidate Language bank ‘The first photograph shows a ‘group of people in the desert, ‘with the Sphinx in the background, 801 assume this is in Egypt. It looks as though the people are tourists with a guide explaining the history of the pyramids. ‘A package holiday lke this might be a cheaper and easier way to ‘S00 some interesting historical sights, because you would have ‘an expert guide to explain ‘everything. It could be that these people have chosen to have a holiday ina group because they are members of a elub or society, perhaps people with a common interest. ‘The second photograph shows ‘a woman in a swimming pool. ‘This type of holiday would be ‘more relaxing, but probably ‘more expensive than the package holiday suggested in the first pictur It would probably appeal to ‘wealthy people who can afford 40 stay in a five-star hotel and may not be particularly interested in going sightseeing or visiting tourist attractions. 160 FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 ‘Why have the people chosen these different types ‘of holiday?PART 3 Candidates A and & Language bank Why don’t we start by looking at the photos? My first choice would be the children’s play area. | think that ‘most families go shopping with their children, and having place to leave them would be a good way to attract customers. | couldn't agree more, but perhaps we are overlooking very simple point: customers want to save money when they {90 shopping, so a shop that holds sales and has reduced prices would be very popular. ‘Obviously, that is an Important point, but what about the idea of having a café or a restaurant? Don't you feel that would attract ‘customers? ‘As we have to choose three of these ideas, | suggest choosing the car park, the play area and the reduced prices. How useful would these ideas be for attracting customers? + Which three should the department store choose? FCE Tests Materials for Paper 5 161Paper 1 Reading Men ozs se sels =I i] i a 4a ais bio fi ] tA A A 4 BS |. & g -_ 2 2 28 £o3 as z i $s £234 ge Sy 5 22 23e3 ge Bi lui . 5 eg 2 =5e2 &8 : file 2 3 £25. 8582 23 a pee al gfe. ey: 38 2 Hid. 4 Ba yi pit ait ; B VAG PE ae £3 3¢ 8086 235 : (© ucuss 2000 HoTOCOMABLE [*Paper 3 Use of English (© ucies 2009 pHoToCoPABLE 163‘ues 014940 204s Sin UHR (© ucLES 2009 PHOTOCORMALE ifeipafoiporpa =i}=i1}=if= =i soatean3 Buyuors'y y sodeg \*PAPER 1 Reading >> PART Adore v) to lke very much, to love deeply supreme (adj) the groatest, the best ‘hulk (n) something or someone large and awkward ‘take a hit (ph) to be hit by someone smack (v) to hit with force immense (ed) extremely large subtlety (n) the quality of not being noticeable or obvious in any way ‘gain (v) to achieve roadership (n) the people who road a certain newspaper, people who regularly buy @ magazine stock (n) one's parents, grandparents and other older or past relatives, sometimes including an entire race bully (v) to force others to do things ‘turning point (n) the point at which a very sighificant ‘change occurs, a decisive moment ‘the ropes (phr) all the things one needs to know in order 10 do a job or deal with something dissuade (v) to persuade someone not to do something insistent (ad) demanding over and over again that ‘something should happen ‘uit (v) to give up an activity resent (v) to feel anger at something, to feel hurt about something ‘abandon (v) to leave someone or something whan you! should stay with them and look after therm >> PART2. ‘turnover (n) the amount of annual business ‘grandly (adv) suggesting that something or someone has ‘great importance interactive (ad) describes a system or computer program designed to involve the user in the exchange of information harvest (v) to collector receive the benefits of something ‘stunning (ad) very beautiful, very surprising ‘sequence (n) 2 part of a film that shows a particular event (ora related series of events ‘gravity (n) a natural force pulling objects to the ground discard (v) to throw away, to dispose of 3p (v) to jump, to bound ippling (ad) moving in small wave ‘segment (n) a separate pleco, @ section of something ‘comprise (v) to include, to contain ‘sot (v) if a film is set in a place or period of time, it happens there or at that time ‘doom (v) to send to an unhappy, inescapable end (failure ruin, destruction, etc.) perspective (n) a way of sosing things, a point of view fulfil (v) to satisfy, to accomplish fundamentally (adv) basically, essentially >> PARTS chip off the old block (phr) a child whose appearance or character closely resembles that of one or the other parent freelance (ad) to work as an independent, self-employed ‘person who porforms jobs, usually for a variety of companies take up (phr v) to entor into a profession or business retire (v) to leave the work force and stop working ‘tough (adi) difficult, demanding ‘motivate (v) to encourage, to stimulate rosearch (n) a study of something provincial (ad) relating to an area which is governed as part of a country or an empire highly strung ad) ending tobe very nervous and easy put off (phr v) to annoy or disgust arrogant (ad) selt-important steer (v] to guide someone by gently pushing or leading come in handy (phr) to be useful 2 PAPER 1 Reading >» PART ‘short eut (n) @ shorter way to a place than usual ‘envy (v) to want the same things someone else has divert (v) to cause something or someone to change direction sive way te (phil to be roplaved by wurnethinny he haunting (adj) beautiful, but in a sad way and often in a ‘way which cannot be forgotten lide (v) to fly through the air without power ‘splashdown (a) a landing by a spacecraft et. in the water picturesque (ad) ike @ picture, pleasing to the eye, charming ‘occupation (n) any activity on which you spend time landowner (n) a porson who owns land, especially undeveloped land or farmland whereby (adv) by means of which preserve (v) to quard, to protect from harm or change ‘commuter (n) a person who travels regularly, especially between home and the workplace vital (adi) most important, absolutely necessary instal (v) to put something (such as a piece of mac in place and make it work lay (v) to put in place dolight (n) enjoyment, joy ‘social mobility (n) the movement of people from one social ‘group, class or level to another dizzying (ad)) very exciting drop in on (phr v) to make an informal visit without an appointment dashing (ad) stylish, dynamic very) FCE Tests Glossary 165>> PART 2. generate (v) to produce, to cr construct (v) to build, to create Virtual (ad)) created, simulated, or carried on by means of 8 computer or computer network identify with (phr v) to be ablo to share someone's feelings dye (v} to use a solution for colouring cloth or hai ‘merely (adv) used to emphasise that something of someone is small of unimportant alternative (n) another choice, way or means Project (v) to make something appear in a larger form on hologram (n) a special type of photograph or image made with a laser in which the objects shown look solid, as if they are real liken (v) to think of as being similar, to compare ‘obsession (n) an idea or habit that controls the mind bbe cartied away (phr v) to do too much of something and Jase control of oneself utterly (adv) completely, totaly pathetic (ed)) not worthy of respect, worthless >> PART 3 edition (n) a specific printing of a book or periodical throat (n) a danger sponsor (v) to help pay for something like a cultural or sporting event ‘congestion (n) excessive crowding, heavy trafic ‘monitor (v) to observe the actions of others species (n) a grouping of living things ‘extinction (n) the act of destroying life food chain (n) a community of organisms where each member is eaten in turn by another member reserve (n) land kept for a special purpose mammal (n) a warm-blooded animal, the fernale of which foeds its own milk to its young launch (v) to start, to put into operation restoration (n) making something look like it did when it ‘mediaval (adj) connected with the Middle Agee (the period bbotween about 1100 AD and 1500 AD) jumble sale (n) a sale of second-hand objects donate (v) to give away, contribute is PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 devoted (adj) giving someone a lot of love and attention flerce (ad) powerful, intense sibling (n) @ person with the same parents as someone ‘lee, a brother or sistor stride (v) to walk strongly with long steps foul (ad)) foul weather is stormy and windy, with rain or te 466 ECE Glossary lap eyes on someone/something (phr) to see someone/something, especially when you flutter (v) to wave very quickly and lightly broeze (n) a gentle wind neutral (ac) neutral language deliberately avoids expressing strong feelings landscape gardener (n) a skilled worker who designs and works on landscaped aroas rambler (n} someone who goes for long walks for enjoyment eager (ad) keen and excited {far from (phr) used to say that something different is true campaign (v} to try to achieve something by persuading people or the government to do something ‘erode (v) to wear away, to wash away exposed (adi) not covered ‘lump (n) 2 group, mass, or cluster sway (v) to move back and forth, to rock transform (v) to change from one shape or appearance to another revelation (n) an uncovering of something that was hidden, a disclosure pantheism (n) a belief that God or many gods not expect to >» PART 2 pProjudice (n) an opinion based on general distil ‘than fact or reason privilege (n} a special edvantage that aniy one person or roup af paola has frown upon (phr v) to disapprave of something life span (n) the average or maximum length of time an im, material, or object can be expected to survive or intimidate (v) to make someone fearful or timid by showing power recreation (n} fun things to do, such as sports, hobbies and amusements. concentrate (v) to focus one's attention unforeseen (ad) unexpected, happening by accident ‘obstacle (n) something that gots in the way and stape ‘action or progress ‘opponent (n} a person who takes the opposite side fight, game, contest, ote. potential (dd) possible, capable of something profitable (ad) bringing in more money than is spent, ‘extraterrestrial (ag) related to outer space download (v) to transfer data from a server or host ‘computer to one's own computer infinitely (adv) very, highly, extromoly iterate (adj) having litle or no education, not being familiar with a given art or branch of knowledge life expectancy (a) the number of years that an individual Is expected to live according to statistics simulation (n) the technique of representing the real world by @ computer programme>> PARTS spacious (ad) large, with plenty of room congregate (v) to gather together cluttered (adj) messy, untidy bare (adj! uncovered, nude floorboard (n) a wooden board that is part of a wooden floor ‘tramp (v) to walk with heavy foot retreat (v) to move away from something, such as soldiers who move away from the enemy, to withdraw ery out (ph v) to demand, to need blind in) a covering for 2 window, such as a venetian blind gloomy (ac) sad, depressed, dark Convert (v) to change the condition or status of something posh (ad) luxurious, displaying comfort and wealth engrossed (adj) completely absorbed in something storage room (n) 8 room for keeping items until they are needed custom-made (ad) made the way someona.wants it a PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 reach (n} the limit of something's power or ability to do something convey (v) to communicate or express something intimate (adi) emotionally close or private cope (v) to face difficulties and try to overcome them sweep aside (phr v) to treat an idee in a way that shows you do not think itis important ‘mast (n} a tall vertical antenna reveal (v) to make known something that was previously unknown or secret beyond (aciv) on or to the further side of something ‘mere (adi) only, nothing more than backbone (n) the main support Pronounced (ad)) noticeable, large ‘overcome {v) to control a feeling that prevents you from achieving something Impact (n) an effect, an impression incomprehensible (ad)) not able to be understood vastly (adv) greatly infrastructure (n) an underlying base or foundation for an organisation or system sophisticated (ed) well designed and advanced call on (phr v) to request that someone do something ‘trade fair (n) an event whore companies show thei products navigation (n) the science of planning which way to go. when you are travelling from one place to another launch (v) to make a new product available for sale for the first time destination (n) the place where someone is going or something is being sent remote (adj) operating or controlled from a distance ‘monitor (v) to watch and check a situation carefully in order to ses how it changes over a period of time detect (v) to uncover, to find ‘terrestrial (adj) related to earth broadband (n) a systom of sending radio signals ‘take off iphr v) to suddenly start boing successful potential (n) the possibility that something will davalop in 2 particular way >> PART 2 affectionate {adj} loving, warm loyal (ad faithful to others, especialy friends or country inclined (adj) preferring, likely to breed (v) to raise animals for fun or profit ‘companion (n) someone you spend time with capacity (nl the ability to an nar engage (v) to be doing in an activity seasonal (adj) depending on the time of year shepherd's pie (n) a baked dish made of cooked meat and potato breed in) a specific type of animal with characteristics passed on from generation to generation croquette in} a piece of crushed meat, fish, potato, ete. that is made into a smell round piece, covered in breadcrumbs ‘and cooked in oil Pamper (v) to take more care of someone than is ne delicacy (n) expensive or rare food that is good to eat obese (adj) very fat in a way that is unhealthy ‘restriction (n) a rule that limits something, a regulation or limitation excessive (adj) too much, beyond acceptable limits ‘uncharacteristic (ad) not typical {adj) very careful when making a choice, choosy ‘ccasional (adj) occurring at times, but not regular or systematic tendency (n) if someone or something has a tendency to doa particular thing, they are likely to do it >> PARTS internal combustion engine (n) an engi ower by burning potrol gear (n) one of several speeds ina vehicle ‘tramblo (v) to shake as with foar or fover, to shiver Instructor (a) a teacher ambition (n} a desire to succeed, a goal, an objective attompt (a) an effort regulation (n) 2 rule, a statement about what can be done ‘and what cannot save up (phr v} to collect things or money for a particular purpose decent (ed) proper, good enough put off (phr v) to make you dislike something or not want ‘0 do something van {n} a boxclike lorry used for carrying largo, bulky items. that produces FCE Glossary 167is PAPER 1 Reading b> PART 1 ‘vending machine (n) 2 machine that gives packaged food, Soft drinks or other items after coins are placed in it prototype (n} a working model of a machine or other ‘object used to test it before producing the final version. conventional (ad) based on or conforming to accepted ways of doing things, traditional key in (phe v) to put information into a computer by using 2 keyboard hatch (n} a door or small hole cu (0 the wall, floor or ffcient (ad) productive, economical judge (v) to consider something and give an opinion as an authority or expert cautious (adj) concerned about not making mistake suspicion (n) feelings of doubt and distrust op aut (phr v) to go out of a building for a short time Impersonal (adj) not showing personal opinion or preference, unemotional console {n} a panel that holds the controls of equipment display (n)@ presentation significant (adi) important ‘gather (v) to bring togethe round the clock (ph) all day and night without stopping cash dispenser (phr) a machine that gives you money when you put a bank card into it >» PART 2 striker (n) a player in football whose main job is to score ‘3 goal hhead-butt (v) to hit or push with the head and (v) to put or be put bban (v} to block, to forbid venom (n) hatred high-profile (adj) well-known, often seen in public or in the media resign (v) to choose to leave one’s job or post tolerant (ed) accepting of diferent beliefs or behaviour verbal (adj) related to written or spoken words ‘take something with a pinch of salt (expr! to understand that something may not be completely true entitle (v) to allow, authorise hhave a thick skin (ph) not to be upset or bothered by tunkindness or ettieiem ‘colourful (ad) characterised by rich variety ‘tongue-tied (adj) unable to speak because of nervousness Tinesman (n) an official who marks the position of the ball ‘and watches for certain violations from the sidelines. ‘obstacle (n} something that gets in the way and stops: action or progress barrier (n) something that blocks the way in principle (phr) in theory novelty (n) something new and unusual 168 ECE Glossary >> PART 3 anticipation (n) pleasurable expectation ‘workout (n} 8 session of physical exercise fatigue (n) great tiredness kick in (phe v) to bogin to have an effect hit the wall (phr) to collapse, to be unable to go on ‘qualification (n) the necessary standard to enter a sports competition enter for (phr v) to put your name on thelist of people taking part in something impress (v) to cause others to admire persuade (v) to lead a person or group to believe or do something by arguing or reasoning with them drag (v! to pull with difficulty something or someone that resists pour (v) to rain hard iio PAPER 1 Reading >> PART 1 willing (ad)) ready to do something ‘upmarket (ad) appealing to or designed for high-income consumers: butler (n) the main male servant in a housshold lance (v) to take a quick short look at something retriever (n) 9 special breed of dog trained to bring things back authentic (eu) yeruine, 12a) chain (n) a group of stores, restaurants, ete., owned by the ‘same person or company rate (n) a charge that is made according to a standard 2 in good shape (oh) in good condition ‘ensure (v) to make sure demanding (adi) requiring high performance affluence (n) wealth, prosperity ‘commodity (n) a general word for items or substances for sale (30) odd (adj # little more than 30 decor (n} the style of decoration and furniture in a room ‘motivate (v} to give a reason to do something sentiment (n) an emotional shareholder (n} the owner of shares in © busi robust (ad) strong, unlikely to have problems convert (v) to change something so that it can be used for a different purpose boutique hotel (ph) a small and fashionable hotel >» PART 2 ‘equivalent (n) something that ie the same Claim (v) to state that something is true, especi there is some doubt region (a) a pert, a section abstract (adj) unclear, vague orientate (v} to find your posit ly whenbudget (n) an amount of money set aside for a purpose rocall(v) to remember something ‘equisition (n) the act of getting now skills or knowledge indication (n) a sign, a signal label (v) to name, to deseribe coordinate (v) to harmonise schedule (n) a lst of timed, planned activities or events >> PART. publish (v) to print and distribute something to the public biography (n) the history of a person's life word processor (n) a small computer used for word processing award (v) to give a prize (honour, pra ‘exhausted (ad) oxtromoly tired vow (v) to swear, to solemnly promise frank (od) open, direct, unafraid to express the truth lucrative (ed) producing a lot of money, profitable fletion (n} a type of literature based upon the author's imagination as opposed to true stories {gold rush (n) 8 rush of people to a place where gold has been discovered inaccuracy (n) an error, a mistake draft (n) one version of something written offend (v) to hurt the feolings of people talk someone out of doing something (phr v) to discourage someone from doing something intriguing (ad}) interesting, fascinating, causing curiosity hesitant (agi) unsure, reluctant impetuous (ad) done quickly, often without thinking, impulsive tle down (phr v) to keep in one plat 7 PAPER 1 Reading > PART 1 hut (n) a small dwelling of simple construction, especially fone made of natural materials livid (ad) bluish grey loosen (v) to make or become less tight or firm ‘rip (v) to grasp or soize firmly, to hold fast awkward (adj) requiting caution, somewhat hazardous, dangerous face (n) a steep, high side of a mountain debris (n) ruins, ramains of something broken tc.) t0 someone: to restrict haul () to carry a load ‘drawer (n)a sliding, lidless, horizontal compartment, a8 in ‘a piece of furniture, that may be drawn out in ord to gain ‘access to it ‘bound (v) to jump, to leap ‘cannon (v) to knock into someone or something ‘hum (v) to make a continuous sound 19820 (v) to look at someone or something for a long time: skip (v) to run in a hopping way ‘overhang (v) to hang over, to project over ‘canopy (n) a cloth covering usually held up by poles thump (n) the sound of a heavy object when it hits the ‘ground tug (v? to pull hard lamp (v) to hold something tightly ‘rucksack (n) a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder arch (v) to form a curved shape ‘crush (v) to press something so hard that it breaks tug (n) to pull at with force, vigour or effort ‘hoop (n) a circular tube ‘snatch (v) to take something quickly, to grab, to seize ‘sideways (adv) from of toward the side ‘mountaineer (n) a mountain guide or person who climbs ‘mountains for tun >> PART 2 ‘cheeky (adi) rude or disrespectful in a way that is amusing grant (v) to allow someone to have something that they hhave asked for ‘operate (v) to use a machine or equipment found (v) to start something such school anchor (v) to lower a piace of heavy metal to the bottom of the sea to prevent a ship from moving policy (n) 3 way of doing somothing that has been officially ‘agreed by an organisation ‘eater for (phr v) to provide a particular group of people with the things they need or want enterprising (ad) having the ability to think of new ideas ‘and make them work transmit (v) to send out electronic signals, etc. using radio, tolovision or other equipment fegional accent (phr) a way of pronouncing words, which shows that you do not come from the capital city, but from 2 particular part of the country colloquial (ad)) language that is colloquial is used mainiy in informal conversations Irreverent (ad) not showing respect for organisations, boliofs, ete. that most other people respect spring up (phe v) to appear suddenly, to start to exist suddenly run aground (pho) if ina place where the we ‘extend (v) to affect ‘tune in (phr v) to listen to a broadcast on radio ‘witeh (v) to change from doing one thing to doing another ‘eminent (ad) famous, important and respected ‘an organisation or hip runs aground, it becomes stuck is not deep enough >» PART 3 lottery draw (n) tho moment when the winning number or ticket is chosen in a lottery distract (v) to draw someone's attention away FCE Glossary 169)‘syndicate (n) a group of individuals or companies working together ‘give notice (expr) to announce that you are leaving a job or Cancelling a contract talk something over (phr v) to discuss a matter, especially to roach an understanding determined (adi) of strong will, decided pop into (phr v) to visit briefly affiuent (ad) wealthy handsome (adj) considerable literally (adv) according to the exact words rule (v) to control, to influence araphie designer (n) someone who designs pictures and text for magazines, advertisoments, ete. ‘think twice (phr) to be careful, cautious extravagant (adj) too generous or expensive ESis PAPER 1 Reading >> PART trainer (n) 2 type of comfortable shoe that you wear for doing sport blossoming (ad) developing into something very good praiso (n) an expression of admiration and respect ‘measure (n} a portion of something for the sake of (phr) for the purpose or motive of ultimately (adv) in the end ‘blockbuster (n) a great success ‘board (v) to stay in a room at someone's house that you pay for debut (0) a first appearance consecutive (adj) following one after the other in regular order feat (n) an impressive act, showing strength, courage or unusual ability homesick (ad) feeling sad when away, missing one's home ‘chapel (n) a small church composed (ad) calm, in control of your emotions ‘waxwork (adj) a wax model of a person or animal, usually ‘made to their actual size >> PART 2 intellectual (ad) related to thinking evaluate (v) to estimate worth, to dtermine the value of something ‘accuracy (n) something that is correct and true fundamental (adj) basic, primary ‘comprehend {v) to get the meaning of something, to understand ‘capacity (n} the ability to do something idiosynerasy (n) an odd habit or characteristic impulsive (ed)) doing things without considering the possible dangers or problems 170. FE Glossary captivity (n) 2 condition of holding someone or something by foree against their will, confinement, imprisonment accomplishment (n} a difficult task done well, success, achievement ‘genetically (adv) related to genes or genetics intuitive (adj) related to feolings, not learned knowledge, instinctive ‘methodical (ad) systematic, careful, in a step-by-step ‘manner apparent (adi) obvious, clear >> PARTS attitude (n) a feeling about or toward someone or something ‘competitive (adj) involving or demanding competition, aggressive Individual (ad) different from others, single, separate achiever (n} a person with a record of successes exael (+) to do vory wall ‘curriculum (n) the courses offered at an educational institution (college, school, etc.) ‘equipment (n} useful items ne« sports, etc.) benefit (a) gain, a positive result ‘obesity (n) the condition of being too fat anorexia (n} prolonged loss of appetite, resulting in low body weight led for @ purpose work, Outlet (n} a release for emotions or energy aggressive (adi) untrienaly, hostile, competitive self-esteem (n} the feeling of liking oneself, a sense of seltwortn fair play (exp playing fay and according io rules; not cheating ‘optional extra (phr) something ad: choose ional that you can reflect (v] to show or be a sign of a particular situation or fooling discipline (v) to tain to control the mind and body ‘sonsitive (ac) easily hurt or affected emotionally rage (n) uncontrolled anger emarrassmont (2 feeling of shame, cisomfort or ‘traumatic (ad) shocking, harmful athletic (ad) having ability in sportstard Bank 1 Formal letter >> Exam task vest You are looking for ee Youate looking forepam: asta rl = ose Summer Jobs! | the advertisement for the job and also read your ote Then, using al your an ewe 10 Rots, wrt a eter of Ree cas application to Mr Sadler. Say when Tcan “art vo Excellent pay for pare-ime job —~ ‘guiding English-speaking visitors —~ oN eat You mu he eto workings ates Fee Fe TSN Sa VO ae lent >» Model answer Useful phrases Introduction Dear Mr Sadles, Ihave seen your advertisement Th formal eter start ity Dear Mr Mire inout aca! newspaper /Vstor | ipuoglat% | _,~ 1am writing in connection withthe job vacancy you | r=, wwoauaton |” have advert, fort guide for vistors to this region. [OE watt aaey (Tam very interested in this postion, and would Uke eo |" the jo vacancy you have ‘writing. apply to work for your company. ‘yours if sdvertised Lam 19 years old and have just finished my first year at- writing t0 {Vem waiting about ov universe, studying Economics. I would be available 10 ly for 11am waiting to apply for yet uge | work from the beginning of June until the end of mate | August, and Tdon' haves problem working evenings Body of letter necossar and weekends. I lived in London for a year when I was "7 am ~. years old and | information {\ younger and I am Auent in English. Tam an outgoing the Ihave good command of aiveninthe |\perion wth a. good seme of humour and T am \\ |ifermation Ihave 8 good knowledge of cuit | \\ fonident I would ge on wth vistors otis gion. \| nthe eam ‘have worked sour owe tse uta ortho job T have travelled extensively in this pat ofthe country, | ey tnowtly with my parents when twat younger and tam [Copy familiar with a number of places thae would be of | [fromthe Conclusion In your interest to visitors. For example, the Folk Museum in | | question. In conclusion, .~ conclusion the centre of town has fascinating exhibitions, the | would welcome the summarise | Cytedral is popular with sightseers, and the old town | Pike sure opportunity 0 Thema] farvsome ‘wey intresting. sowent shoe and || younave, ook forward to hearing from eat et | seasonal restaurants Used at vou /to your reply. and sh by Séding omy “ovingitat | In conclusion, I would welcome the opportunity of || Sing ary ou ook | meeting you in person to discuss this. Lock forward co | Mformayen Yervré | yursepy Ynporant tenening ‘rom tne eee | Youre sincere, Maria Watkins IF you know the person's name, lend with Youre sincerely Fe weiting bank 1742 email 77 Exam tak Useful phrases ‘A penpa of yours has be aiven the chance to come to Introduction Dorit forget to your town orcity onan ‘Thanks for your messoge /emall. if were you, would. bechange student Sorry havent writtn bofore programme, Your penpal Fmnreally gled/sory/ pleased Conclusion would tke to know more to hear, ‘Well that’s all for now, aout Man your ar {hope this help secommodaton Body of emai Do keepin touch, franspor ete. Writ an email Inavy view J opinion. Please write bck soon. feyour penpal giving him would bes good idea to Look stor youre. offering advo about the You should should. Give my love regards 0 exchange programme idea. >> Model answor email From: Mike Harris Sent 15 June Subject: Exchange programme Inthe introduction “ ‘root yourtriend | Dest Bill, 1 was really pleased co get your email last week and to hear that you might be coming on an exchange programme. Sorcy I haven't written back before now, bur ve been very busy working in my parent’ shop. Divide your In your email you asked me about accommodation There is a student residence not far from our | apartment; I can find out if you could get a room there, and how much ie will cost. “The bus service hore ie very oficient and roishle The college is within walking distance from the town centre, and it would take you about ewenty minutes to walk there. 1 think the exchange programme is 2 wonderful Tho exam question ‘opportunity for you t spend cime away from New | requires you to give York, Life here is very relaxing, the pace of life is slow, Information about and the people are friendly. If| were you, I wooldn't think eice! Finish your email inen Programme, rm really looking forward to secing you here and showing you around my favourite places. Do write and tell me what you decide Look after yourself, Mike 472 ce writing bankBanx 3 Story >> Exam task ‘An English language magazine is holding @ short story competition, ‘and you have decided 10 ‘enter, The competition rules say that the story ‘must begin with the following words: There was no moon that night, and the storm had ot beon forecast. ‘Write your story >» Model answer ‘The exam question asis you to use the “semence in tho beginning of the story Dow change atthe entonce says or change ts postion __ Tiyto use vaca | itrintely te, metaphors, vivid: a nse st aoo ona his vost |} — Atorwards. Finally Inthe end .. ‘We had rented a cottage twas 9 cold winter night Thad never boon to Reaction to events | was petrified ‘Sequencing events | was numb with fear ‘At the beginning | was shocked ‘As soon as. | stood there speechless .. First. | was so embarrassed Then. “There was no moon that night, and the storm had not peer oe ben forecast Thre weve three af i the ~~ tuncl, my aune and myself | flr nervous and excited Thad never been siting before, whe the narrator i, 5 wen and wher Story takes place ‘When we left the harbour, the wind begaa to get stronger The boat was jumping up and down hike = dog palling ata lead. Thea the rain started, and 1 ‘ould hardly see the lights of the houses inthe Inarbous The boat stugled agains the howling wind, and Ijuse stood there petrified? Sra peopie®| feoine and Sadeny thee was a terile ceah! We had hit some rocks, and fora minus | though the boat was gong tosis The orm was etn worse andthe ain > erm down m oct Then I read tat he Bost \ To ne ma ens tad or stuck betwee the rocks Present me main evens ‘Shronslogalerdor Use Sane tenece pat Sine pas continous, bast poe tc} an Fatiag wora fen by the tines wi tacoma Luckils, Uncle Jofn had bis mobile phone, and he called for help. Burin the end it was ewo hours before the cossiguards could rescue us. 3840 glad 10 be ‘on dry land againt Pr Wilting bank 175Writine U:fUT 4 Essay >> Exam task Your teacher has asked you to write an assay, giving your opinions on this statement: People should bo encouraged to use credit cards instead of cash. Write your essay. >» Model answer State the goner topic in the first. paragraph, paragraph ‘Sum up the mai points and say whether there are more advantages than ‘isadvantages. Show ‘larly whether you partly agree withthe ‘atomont 174 CE writing bank Useful phrases Intodiing th topic I'd like to begin by ... The rst point | would ike to make "don ogres with te statement. thik [As eome of us know, Most people believe. Veouldn agree more ta Expressing opinions It seems / appears to me that | agroo / disagree with Lam in favour of /am egainst For mo, the most important... Is | don’t think it mattors .. ‘The use of ezedit cards is now widespread. Most people use atleast one credit card or buy goods on cred, ‘The frst point | would like to make is that credit ‘ards are a convenient, practical tool. There are many ‘obvious advantages in sting credit cards instead of ‘arcying cash. You don’t have to worry about carrying ‘enough cash when you are out shopping. You ean buy. things on the Internet or book cinema tickets on the phone. You can even use ie to make purchases if you are temporarily out of cash. (On the other hand, people using credit cards can ensily lose track of how much they have spent. ‘Moreover, they are tempred to buy more than the ‘can afford and cwcsed their budget. The problem that credit esrds are often used unwisel. In conclusion, I chink there are more advantages than. disadvantages in using credit cards, I don' believe people should be discouraged fom using them. People should be made aware ofthe risks invelved in this ‘method of payment. Discussing pros and cons (On the one hand, .../On the other hand, However, Nevertheless. ‘There are many arguments against /in favour of. Giving exar For examp| smples le instance. Conclusion ‘To sum up, | believe there are advantages In conetuaion, [ Present the advantages of the Slatoment oF paragraphWritinc E04 5 Report > Exam tk Useful phrases “our a tout oto i breparing brochure for Introduction Constusion founsts, Wito a reper TWiisepor iintended/———nsonaiton, ssazesing wh ea designed to. In my view opinion, treditone shouldbe ‘The purpose ofthis reports described in the brochure. 0 parpos rene Wee your report. The aim of his ror i. Making suggestion recommendations Twould recommend | suggest that . > Model answer Begin the report ike this. Make up names # thoy aro not given inthe exam ‘To: Westsea Tourist Office From: Simone Smith ‘Uestion. Do nat forget 10 Date: 27¢h June 20- “wtta hat th subject of Sujet Local eadiione the report i ‘State the aim of the report inthe The purpose of this report is to suggest which traditions of the region might be of intrest to visitors. The following, might be of interest: Halloween Children dress up like witches, knock on people's doors, cll ‘out “trick or treat and the person at the door gives them a treat, usualy a sweet. Older people have parties where they play games. The most popular game is catching floating apples with their teeth. The language should be formal and Bonfire night impersonal 09 People light fireworks and burn stuffed figures ofa man, passive forms) Firework displays are organised, and there are also small satherings in people's gardens. You can use headings and humbeting to rganie the information in ‘clear way. ‘Traditional food 1 Christmas cake isa heavy cake with dried frac served at Christmas dinnee. 2 Meat pie is a baked dish with cooked meat and potato. 3 Cheese pudding is» hor dish with flout, cheese, milk and eggs, which i served at Sunday dinner. In th conclusion you should give your opinion In conclusion, I would recommend that the brochure for seemten reanteres | eras shoul sade Hosoi ing te a sgemgaraten | iturin ny nem he oa sos mensoedneis_| [Domne yous soa | yur woul ape ovr ontop ‘question. CE wtting bank 175WrITIne p:F4 6 ArtioreReview > Exam tsk Useful phrases You have eens announcement in a magazine Adjectives Filmrelated vocabulary called Film and Screen, exciting, amusing, appaliing, The story is set ripping, absorbing, The main charactors. Everyone has excellent, outstanding, It is produced / directed by ... a favourite film. hilarious, fascinating re perormanoe What makes a corti fim mean Adverbs The message conveyed is. ‘80 much to usi extremely, incredibly, The special effects are awfully, teribly, amazingly, low budget fim, script, Write an article about your surprisingly, particular audiences, blockbu favourite fm, and why you ike rorisinaly. particularly 'ioncos, blockbuster itso much. two publish your article, you will win @ weekend away for ‘we, ‘Write your article, Reviews are articles where you are asked to aive your opinion it ‘about a TV ‘The love that never died programme stim ot r, play you have ‘My favourite film is Titanic, a wonderful story with (Mako the vated ince spl efcas, Tae ot oly iret In this fim ich young woman on the larious IShgage shea be aug shout! ei Taniemects a sugglg artst sed they fll ‘way the Ielpesy in love. When th ship sinks, be saves bee language can be quite life but drowns. The young woman neve forgets him ‘informal. enon force ‘or stops loving his memory. The two main characters ae fascinating and they have a wonderful on-screen Provide a briet chemistry. summary of the plot and comment onthe [Try to make the article Interesting by using “The fm is very realistic; the scenes when the ship is a main characters. sinking are extremely dramatic. You can feel the panic dramatic and spec come foe Nong ele seen re sien en a pf he Se hhow characters act in the crisis. [ike the fact that this Dad Use adjectives ike film is about characters, not about special effects or fascinating, gripping or action sequences. ‘ramatieto describe people or things | List the things that you liked most of least about the film. ‘The sinking ofthe Titanic may be one of the most important lessons for humanity. The grat ship was ‘thought to be unsinkable. People thought they had = conguered mature ts maiden voyage proved how | The contusion should wrong they were || ave aia inthe aricta tr focus onthe main message ofthe fim, 176 CE Writing bankPAPER 1 Reading >> PART 11 A: Incorrect: I no's a three-time world champion, he can't have lost frequently. 118: Incorrect: He looks gertlo, but he wasn’ gentle in the ting. 1G: Incorrect: He must have fought back to be world champion thrao times. 11D: Correct: ‘ne was just a hulk who knew how to take a bit, 2 A: Incorrect: After two aurobiographles, he has written a novel B: Incorrect: This is the opposite of what the text says. C Correct: ‘a brillant first novel... ikely e gain a wide readership’. 2-D: Incorrect: "there Is far more to it than thar. 3 A: Incorrect: The paragraph is about his parents, not ‘about his childhood. 3B: Correct: ‘His father was anvathltics dtector... his mother a physical education teacher’. 5 C: Incorrect: Theres reerarice to his parents! ‘educational background, not bis. 3 Ds Incorrect ft meant background in athlatics, the text vould say that he came from tis stack. 4 As Ineorrect: Thay werent afraid. They thought ho would get hur Ineorrect: Thay insisted on a collage education, nat training. 4: Incorrect: They thought he would quit, not that they wanted him to. 44D: Correet: I am pretty sure they thought I'd got hurt ‘and quit wrestling’. 5 At Incorrect: He could be In goed condition becaus has retited, not although he has. 5B: Correet: ‘He looks in remarkably good condition for someone who spert 20 years in the ring’ 5: Incorrect: I doesn't say thet that he stopped vmrestling five years ago. 5 D: Incorrect: He says i's amazing what redrement can 0, not that he fs amazed. 6 A: Incorrect He used to rasent ft, which means that ow he dowsn't. 5 B: Incorrect: He doesn't say thet wrestlers are not good actors, 8: Correct: used to really resont the acting Inbel, burt i is acting’ 6 D: Incorrect: He means that the acting aspect of ‘ynestiing sometimes comes close to being rea 7 A: Incorrect: This didn't make him quit. 7 B: Incorrect: Ho gavo up wrestling nortly bacause of his children’s reaction when he get hurt. He didn't gi he >> PART 2 9 E: Link between “bestselling video game’ in the previous sentence and ‘ts success’. Also, link between ‘Its success lies in the use of spac! effacts’ anc ‘stunning action sequences thet rely on fartesy offecte’. i: Contrastive link between “fm makers have started t0 alse that thay could sat films in similar scifi future ‘worlds’ and ‘However, the diffieuty forthe producers of Hollywood appears to be Link between People who enicved the ‘ilm vill probably want to buy the videogame’ snd This clearly creates a now market opportunity forthe videogame industry’ : Link between the question “Why do some players feel disapasinted by films based on their favourite games?” and the answer ‘One reason is technical : Link between "your favourite thle’, ‘You wouldn't be interested in watching the film if you knew the icentity cf the murderer ane ‘In films you are not feuppatad to have access to all he infarmation. Link between “Suspense and mystery are essertia| slemencs of film-making’ in the pravicus paragraph ‘and “This e not true for videogames’. : Link between "films and videocames', We go to the cinema to let someane else tell us 8 story’ anda story and @ asm’. >> PARTS ‘Andi just dort think ite a very interesting job. my mother hee always tried to steer me away from {king up the profession bbut then | began to think ofthe disadvantages she abuays triad to aush me into taking up the same profession ‘Most of the ather actors 've met... strlke me as very arrogant people; | don't really think I'd get on with thom. i my mother wast getting paid very well : H don't really think my dad's job affected my decision at all : My dad is a fro-tance bulidar, like his father and his srandfathar there aren't s0 mony jobs available in pure research B; My mothor did ty to motivate mo to take an Interest in science subjects D: trying to gat me interested in taking & teaching qualification ‘worrying about where the next job's coming from {ido worry that we might have a big fight ebout this some time in the future very fow people get to the top of tne profession He also used to tell me about the satisfaction you ‘can get from teaching ABREO up because ho was getting hurt. Correct: they stopped enjeying iv. Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text Correct: Wrestling is ell about characters: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. Incorrosti There's no support for thie in tho text. 8 D: Incorrect: There's no referanco 10 this in the text. Questions 1-15 = 2 marks each Questions 16-30 = 1 mark each The total searo ie adjusted to give a mark out of 40.PAPER 2 wiiting >> PART ‘Question 1 Siyie: Formal Do net uso informal expressions. Contont: 1 Say you have soon the advertisement and want more information. 2 Ack whero the schoo! lundorground station I, ‘3 Ask how big the classes are and what the faclities are. 4 Ask what dates you can register atthe school 5 Asi what sort of leisure activities can be arranged and say what you like (going to tho cinema, going te museums, ete) 1 Ask what sort of accommodation is availabe. "7 Ask if tho prize includes tho cost of ‘accommodatian. Finish by saying you are loo! hearing from Ars Brown, and whore the nearest forward to > PART 2. Question 2 ‘Style: Neutral ar semitormal. Contant: 1 Decide whe the narrater is and think of one or two othar characters 2 The telephone call must have been about something that happened or will happen. Decicie what singlo event ean ehangs one’s fe forever, Desoribing this event will he the main part of your story. Bin your story you must also explain tho Situation before the main event end the way it hae of wil affect Mark’ ie, ‘Question 2 ‘Style: Neutral or somisformal. Contant: 1 Explain what you are going to write about. Say what your favours posseseien is. 2 Now descrive the possession: how long you've had it, who gave Teto you, what is tke, ete. 3 Explain why it means so much to you. Is it associated with somo special ovont in your Iie What King of memories are connected siti? Question 4 ‘Sivfe: Neutral or somi-tormal, Contert: 1 Write @ shor introduction and describe the film ‘what kind of flim iti, who direeted it and who acts init. 2 Daseribo and comment on the plot charscters 1nd special effects. 8 Conclude by saying why you think the film is worth 6 (Question Sia) Style: Informal. Content: Chocse the character that is most interesting. He br she does not have to be the main characzer or tha hero inthe book. Explain wht makes this ‘character interesting. Deseribe how he or she Interacts vith the rest of the characters, I ths ‘was alm, suggest what sort ef actor or actress could play the part best. 478 FE rests answer key Question 5 (6) Style: Formal or neutral. Do net use informal oxpressiono. Start by saying whether you agree or disagree (or partly agrae} with the statomont. Ifyou agree, think of two examples in the book you have rea to show that conflicts make you kegp on reading IF you eisagros, give examples of other things ‘that make you keep on resting, ‘The two parts of the Wilting Papar have oqual marks, ‘The total soore Is adjusted to give a mark out of 40. Content: PAPER 5 Use of English >> PARTI 1A 20 38 4D 5C 6B 7E 8A 9c WD MD RA bepaRr2, 1Bit Ube 15 no/ litle 16.up Twhich 18 to Wnothing 2AL 21 what 22 a1 23the/ euch 24 have bepanTs 28 attrociions (verb to noun, plural form) 26 height {adjostive to noun! 27 construction (verb to roun) 28 exciting Iverb te adjective! 29 competition {verb to noun) 30 imaginative (verb to adjective) 31 drawings (verb to noun, plural form! 32 ideal (noun to adjective) 38 curprisingly (verb to adjective to adverb) 134 recognition (verb to noun) PART 4 35 know the cost of 236 should not Ihave delated 37 dueto tthe bed 138 had better tnot be 39 tako Ladvantage of 420 has been I translated 41 can't afford 110 buy 42 not phone unless ahe geta ‘Questions 1-341 mark each ‘Questions 35-42 = 2 marks each ‘The total score Is adjusted to give a mark out of 40. PAPER 4 Lstening >» PART 18 2A 3A 4 5B 6B 7C aC >> PART2 9 to years 14 close inks 10 five years 415 shopaing malls 11 ladvertising) agency 16 exhausting 12 active 17 tho fuwre 13 od 18 duneboPaRT3 WA WE NF 28 2c >> PRAT & 24A 25C 250 278 28H 29A 30C Questions 1-30 = 1 merk each ‘The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 4, :' —_—_ PAPER 1 Roading >> PARTY 1A; Incorrect: She Isn't surprised by the fact that she's > PART 2. 9 B: Link between “CyberGirl has been successfully [promoted ae an ordinary sixtoon-yoar-old toonago ‘Singer’ and ‘idole must have the same strengths and weaknesses as their fans. ink botwoon ‘When askod if sho fe reat, CyberGitt replies .., adding defiantly that at least she is ‘always there for har fans’ and "This gives virtual pop stars a competitive edge ever mass-marketed artists fr boy bancs who have very litle contect with their fans’ ak between ‘her creators deny that she is merely a cheap alternative ta a real singer anv "a fact, CyberGirl has @ greet many acvantages over le ‘and blood acs" 12 A: Link between the question ‘Could CyberGirl ever go ‘on tour?’ and the answer ‘Sure she could’. Link between ‘French male eyberstar and "The fans want to know whether he gets hungry’. 14. Link between the fact that viewers regard the characters of s0ap operas as real people and send flowers and chocolates tothe TY studios when the characters are in hospital and The people wo do thot aren't erazy’. Link between ‘this time the teenagers arerit even flising a real porson’ and ‘Ws utterly pathol, cad ‘and a bit idioulaue’, 0H 130: vy parts 16 A: This gained a lot of publicity forthe school. 17 D: awobdsite thet the school had started 18 6; a leading expert on wild birds was invited 19/20 A: and handed over £750 to the World Wildlife Fund the schoo! magazine brought out a special edition. here pupils expressed ther feelings 22D: took pupils 10 the coastal marshos of Baston-on-Soa a report monitoring the progress of species threatened with extinction the effects of changes in elimatic patterns how pollution ean destroy historic buildings inthe region 25 A: They oycled through the ety. eveling the benefits of cE Tests Answer key 179,27 A; asurvey ‘contro ‘10 moasure the levels of noise in Stanley Road 10 launch a campaign for the restoration of the edioval square >: The pupils at this inner-city comprehensive schoo! into air pollution inthe local shopping PAPER 2 wniting >> PART Question 1 ‘Style: Formal. Content: 1 Explain you ere writing on behalf of Me and irs Stanton. 2 Say you wat to reserve a room for the dates ‘ven, Give data abut the type of room you ‘wan. '3 Check that vegotarian food ean be served (both lunch and diane 4 Ask fora ist of toure ancl check that there are English-speaking guides 8 Ask for infor ation on price and check that ‘breakfast is included in the pric 6 Ack the manager to confirm the arrangomert in writing. >» PART 2 Question 2 ‘Style: Noutral. Content in your introduction state your opinion clearly. ‘Say which of the two you think is best. 2 the body of your essay give reasons for your jetoice and support them with examples. 3 Moke 0 Ist of possible cisadvantages of your preferred lestyle anc aive examoles, ‘In your conclusion summarise which ifestyle you prefer and why. Question 3 ‘Style! Formal or neutral. Comtent: 1 Think of tho typical teerogor. What are tho time setivties? their favourite hobbies? Which are ‘more popular with boys and which with girls? ‘Ave teenagers koen on sports? Which are the ‘most popular sports with boys? With girs? 4 How often do they go out? What do thoy do ‘when they go out? 5 Summarise your ideas. Question 4 ‘Stylo: Noutral or somi formal Content 1Wirite a short Introduction and give an overview ofthe trilogy. Describe briefly what the theme is, You could also mention who directed the diferent films and who acts in them, 2 Compare the fm you saw withthe frst two films. You eould compare the plot acting, soundtracks, costumes, special eects ee 2 Conclude by giving your epinion of the fim and say if it is worth seeing. 180 CE Tests answer Koy Question 64a) Style: Formal or neutral Content: In your introduction explain ifthe book or story could be performed as a play. Briefly describe ‘the main scenes that you would select and ‘comment on whether the characters are interesting enough fora play. Summarise your ideas and list the main problems of turning tho book or story into a play, Question Sib) ‘Style: Forms! or neural Content: In your intraduction express your optnton. Then lisa tho body of the essay ta explain your reasons, using examples from the book. What ‘exactly makes the book or story you have read. ‘more appealing to men or women? In your conclusion say why some people might disagree with you, PAPER 3 Use oF English >> PART 18 2A 3C 40 5B 6C 7A 8A 9B OC TA RD by PART? TWtheir 14 wore Whe those 17 thelthis 18 what 1To 2as Ato Wit more 20s >» paRT2 25 thraatoned (noun to verb, past participle) 26 willing (noun to adjective) 27 apparently (adjective to adverb) 28 contonts (verb to noun, plural form) 23 possibilty (adjective to noun) ‘30 development (varb to non} 31 unoxpected (verb to negative adjective) '32 housing (verb to abstract noun} 238 addltion (verb to noun) 34 restrictions (verb to noun, plural form) by PART A 38 not Ls oxponsive as [36 should have told Ime 37 came across | ihe photogr 38 wore painted I by 139 are likely Ito start 40 asked him | not to stay 41 do not fea ike going 2 notes PABER A Listening >> PART 1A 26 36 48 5A 6875 BA > PART 2, Sold 10 60,000{shay thousand 11 50,000/fty thousand Y2vwtiting 18 oxposed 14 cultural 18 imaginative $6 optimiatic 47 dying out Ba second>» PART 3 18D 20E 21F 220 238 20 A: [ike to keep it clean and uncluttered, with just the baci kiihan table and chai 21 Ds The custe:n-mads booksholves costa fortune, but | >) PART S| a Aamtming ata 22.8: the light blue colour of the walls 248 260 2A 27A 288 290 BOA as We nave bao forboarde 24-C: we're still surounded by miles of onen fields 25 8: Han Soo right across the valley to the Welsh Fa mountains inthe fer distonce. 26 A: Benny, our lish setter vho has his bed in the back: PAPER + Reading ‘corner of the room 27 & Ihave blinds et the windows >> PART 28 B: I could never wake up in & room that’s gloomy 1B: Correct: This eccurted while they were out walking Cloudy marnings make me feel miserable. in the Lake District 29-6: Ios worried thes our living roora might be tec big 2 A: Correct: ‘te a living foreo that fools joy and to be cosy sadness’ 30 A: taking the guitar down from the hook above the 3 C: Correct: Wordsworth's home... is now one of the tobi ‘most popular dectinations In tho Lake Dist 4D: Correct: Wordsworth himself was far from keen on tourist 5 C: Corroct: “bocauso you ara walking in tho footprints of PAER 2 writing Viitem and Dover voucenee 8 Conec tne sen lyelow tumors. theyre auton tiny ... They're grouped eround individual trees Content: 1 In your introduction state clearly that you're rather then collecting together 7B: Correct: What you're seeing at last is nature ‘wensformes by human eight and imagination.’ 1 A: Corteet: There are several suggestions in the text 'a poem that expresses a basic spit of the early English Romanticlsm’, i's the way he chooses to describe scene as ifit had Auman emotions, ‘the central mystery of English Romanticis, et > PART 2 9 F: Link between The population profile hes chengedt ‘fe expactaney has incroasec’. 10 C: Link between ‘Menta activity can eontribute t= better health’ and ‘a vory effective way of excercising virting to complain. 2 rovide backsround information about the date ‘and dectination of your tip. Complain about the coach being old and dirty. ‘and sboutit leaving 30 minutes late 4 Complain about the driver bsing rude and lunelptul. Say that he revused to help you with ‘your luggage. ‘Explain that you were not given 2 25% iscourt, 98 stated in the sdvertisoment, because the online booking hed te be made at last a month in advance, which is not stated inthe advert Gin your eorclusion ask fora fll refund or a 11 Ea sno adr pole una od 13 D: Contrastive link between 'grey gamers simply don't. tyle: Formal or neutral sans euostnn ‘eo neki teu of wwe mie tcfney eS real convert the old storage room into a stucy. Content: 1 Begin your letter by saying how you are anc 17 C: The walls are covered with all sarts of portraits, asking your aunt and unele how they are 18 B: | like to retreat to my room and paint, I'm not really your neighbourhood. Is ths traffic the same? is 19 D; | remember my grandfather spending endless hours pollution? roe roturn ticket, >» PART 2 Question 2 4B: Contrastive link betwesn ‘they may have slow. reaction times" and ‘On the other hone. grey gamers hove a preference for slower paced, ming challenging games’. 15 &: Link between ‘a vast potential markot extsts out there’ and ‘targeting them would be comparatively more profitable for the business’ 05 Fests Answerkey 1844 Say how you fesl about these changes. Aro YoU concerned sbout the futuro of tho area? Question 4 ‘Style: Nouttal oF somistormel Contont: 1 Write a shor introduction, Give the ttle ofthe play, rich book it was based on, who put it on, and whe 2 in one or two paragraphs, comment on the various aspeets. Was the play well written? ‘Was it well acted? What wore the sots and costumes Te? 3 You could also compare the play with the book ‘nd give your opinion on how successful the adoptetion was. 4 Conclude by describing how the audience acted to the play, why they liked it, and give your own opinion. Question Sia) Stylo: Formal or noutral. Content: Explain what you fools the message thatthe \wrlter wants to convey. Think of two or three sections of scence that bos lustrato tho main thome of the book. Deseribo thom In detail and ‘explain why and how these connect tothe ental theme of tho book. Question 516) ‘Style: Formal or noutal. Content: In your introduction explain how much you ‘agree or disagrae withthe statement. Choose at inact two main eharacters to support your ‘opinion, showing ether that they are complex or that they are simple. Give examples of actions thatthe characters perform which support your ‘opinian. In your conclusion say briefly why someone would disagree with the statement and summarise your epinion. PAPER 5 Use of English >y PARTY 1 2¢ 3D 4A 5B GA 7C 8A 9A WD 1c ws >> PART 2 1810 Mboth Win Wihe Wa I8for 19up 20who 210ur 22were 23.0n 26in > »PARTS 25 happily (adjective to adverb) 26 expensive (noun to adjective) 27 wealthy (noun to adjective) 28 savings (vorb to noun, plural form) 29 departure (verb to nounh 30 luxurfous inoun to adjective) 31 aisappointment (vorb to noun) 32 boredom (verb to noun) 33 freedom (adjective to noun) 34 esastrous (noun to adjective) >> PART 35 apologised for 36 reminds mot of [57 ean affora tho foro 4182. FE Tests answer key 1 late 38 to have our ttchen redecorated 139 you mind 1speaking 40 has boon deat I since 41 are advised Ito buy 42 wish ET had soon PAPER 4 Ustening >> PART 1 1A 28 3C 48 5A GC 7D BA be PART 2 Senior 10south 11 ecioneo 72ibeary 13 second floor AWhall 18 prose 1Btho mayor 17 Tisaven wBarteanre >» PART WE 2E 2D 2A IC >> PART 24C 25A 268 27A 208 298 300 Ti PAPER 1 Reading pe PART 1G: Correct: Wo love them... we cannat escape .. We ‘uso thom... yet wee worry .. We rely on them. yt many of us don't believe.” Correct: ‘the long-term effects. will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to 28: : Correct: ‘mobiles ara soon as. control of parents. Correct ‘supporting oxisting friendships and networks, 6 8: Correct: ‘public transport and traffic information’. 7 A; Correct '@ route Is automatically downloadod’. 8 D; Correct: ‘Among tho mast important bonofits’, "Theto are many cther poss billie’, “Mobile phones con be used in education’. >» PART 2 9 C: Link botwoon ‘Dogs often give the Impression that they know exactly what their ovmers want, without being told’ end “This sensitivity’. Link between ‘ean go wild’ and ‘Such cases in tho ‘xt sontenee. These rotors to “important occupations" in the previous sentence answers the question inthe previous sentence (do some people go too far”. ‘Susan Brown is an example of a pot owner who has bbocoms very selective about hor por's dot. Link borwoon’ ‘start counting calories’ and ‘Rlettictions on hw much thay oa ‘Examples of these’ refer to ‘uncharactorstle ways in tho previous sentence,>> PARTS 16 C: | didn’t pss the tost until my fourth attempt 17 A; | thought because | knew how a car works it would ‘make a difference. That was a big mistcke! 18 D: sho used to tell mo how awl Ir ws, which put me off alct [My childhood ambition was to be the frat waman, Formula One world champion! 20 Bi | was shaking and my knees were trembling 21:D: my paronts said thatthe driving Ieesens would be 2 presont for my birthday 22D; I've gota part-time job delivering books .. and | have to use hale delivery van ‘my aunt, who has a farm let me go nto field and drive around 196; ae 24 B: | almost had en accident! 25 C: the other part of the test wasn't nearly as herd 26 A: | haven't had the chance to drive a car ever sineo I get my licence 21/8 B:l know what my parents are getting me for my birthday 2178 C:!'m confident I havo enough to buy # decent secondhand car 29 As I'd boon siding a motorbike for six months 30 D: | just booked tea lessons ot fist, but in the end | needed over three times that manyl PAPER 2 wiring >>paRT Question 1 Sivies Formal. Contont: 1 Say you have seen the advertisement and want ‘more information. 2.Ask wihan the fat is avaliablo and say whon. ‘you need i. ‘3 Ask whothor the flat is furnished, 44 sk what the adrose is and whather tho flat ie noisy 5 Ask how much the rant is. {Finish by saying you ara looking forward to hearing from Mr Hopkins, >epaRT 2. Question 2 Siyie; Neutral or sem-formal Gontont: 1 State the alm ofthe report. 2 Describe the young people in your area: what are thor hos and cits. ‘3 Explain what they normally oat and drink. Say ‘what their favourite eating places ere. 4 Say what kind of food would be heatthior 5 Suggest how they could be encouraged to try ‘eating healthior food. Question 3 Style: Neuttsl ot sem-ormel Content: 1 Docide who Holen and Steve are. Ave they ‘rionds, caleagues oF brother and sister? How ld are they? Are they studying or working? 2 Dosido i your story wall bogin oF and with tho prompt santenco. 2 Think of what has happened defore they burst ‘out laughing. Give some background information before you describe the main event ofthe story 4 Describe Helen and Steve's feelings and reactions 10 the main avant of tha story and ‘sy how it affected thelr lives. uostion 4 Style: Neutral or semiformal Content: 1 In the introduction give the tite ofthe film end ‘mention briafly the historical ovont its based ‘on. You could give some asic information ‘such os whe directed it and whe acted in 2 Deserive the event as it happened in history ‘and compare it with the fim. You cout ‘combine this with a description of the reaife ppoople wlio took part in the evant and the way they were partrayed in the film 3 Comment on the costumes and perhaps also ‘on tha flm sets, coundtrack and any ethor features of the film which were importer. 4 Conclude by saying whether you think tho film was histariealy accurate, and whether you think people should see it. Question Bia} ‘Style: Formal or neutral, Content: Think of a main event that affects the plot and devalopment of cheractes. Give some bbackground information. Say what happen before the mein event, Then deserive the event. Explain briefly which charactors are invelvod in Tt ‘and whet thelr Involvement is. Now explain why this event is important for the development of the story and how it affcts the charactors ‘Question 515) Styie: Formal or noutral Content: Start by saying whether you agree or disagree with the statement, Dor‘ forget that you can “half agro’ withthe statement; for inatanes, you could aay the characters need only be slightly exaggerated to be interesting. Then find ‘examples from the baok that eupport your opinion. PAPER 3 Use of English >> PART 1B 28 3D 4A 5B 6A 76 BC 9A WA wa >> PART 2 33on Wabowt 1Sthey 16 for to 21as Zan AWhas Wot 2Bhow 24why sp their ty ladjoctive to noun) 28 breath (vero to noun} 27 immodiatoly (adjective to adverb) 2B carefully (noun to eejective to adverb) 29 fitaess {adjective to noun $30 pressure (verb vo noun) 31 omotional (noun to adjetiva) 132 ahilty (adjective to noun) FCE Tests Anewer key 18338 compatitors vor to noun, plural form) 34 encourage (noun te verb) > PART 4 36 will be mado Ito train 236 provided (that) HT kept 237 Thad told Lyou 38 succeeded in gatting 39 afford t such an 40 hordly ever I goes out 41 in spite of Heating 42 is unlikely to come PAPER 4 Ustening >> PART 18 2B 3A 40 5C 6C 7A 88 by PART 2 2 18/ightwon yoars Watford 11 s00cer ‘2made redundant 13 encouragement 14 (lots of) money 1S financial help 18 success 17 reasonable reblus >> PART. 18E 20¢ 218 22F 238 >> PART & 2c 258 20C 274 250 298 300 Eis PAPER 1 Reading > PART 1.C: Correct: This’ rafers to the comment he made about the referee (‘Just what you would expect from a woman’. 2 A: Correct: ‘the menager .. was forced to resign sitor criticising the country’ ist woman reteres' 3.C: Correct: She says that ean think what he wants, fand she is confident that he isin the minority. 4A: Correct I ratore to coveloping a thick ake’ 8B: Correct: Fans have not updated their vocabulary to take account of famale oficial 6D: Correct: ‘it helps increase woman's interest in football generally’. 17 A: Correct: cultural rather than legal bariar’. 8B; Correct: They are seared you will glve them a card more roadily’ >» PART 2 19 3: Link botwean ‘ha two large display windows ancl ‘The display on the right 10 A: Link botween the description of the twa windows in the previous paragraph and A certral console tween the windows. 111 E: Link between ‘the total you have te pay’ Far ‘security reazana, you have to da this! and "you con only callect the goocs eller you've paid 184 Tests answer key i: Link between ‘one of the biggest problems’, The challenge isto create a piece of machinery which will be dolicata enough .. but st the same time strong enough to...” Link between ‘every new invontion has boon tegarded with some suspleion at fist and “The real question is whether .. enough people will evercoma ‘theie doubts Link between “the small shopkeeper in innercity ‘reas’ and ‘Many shops lke these’. 18 G: Link between ‘considerable advantages’ and ‘Machines do not take lunch breaks... srt this the ‘ort of affetaney people want from 2 shop these days?" 130: Wk >> PARTS 16 D: unique opportunity to raise some cash for the Red Grose One thing that annoyed me ., was tho atitude of people watching. 18 A: but in tho ond ft seems to be worth it 18 B: acked me to join her a few mornings @ week 20 B: | didrit even get ta the ond of the couree 21: when | ererted to feel a bit of fatigue kicking in and hicthe wall 22 D: four of us from the office 28.C: physically I don't think Ihave @ great deal of talent or ability 24 D: so! joined the flogging) eu we: 25 B: I've entorad forthe Borin Marathon 26/7 A: urring long distance is abit lke life too. 26/7 C: Long cistance running s a good dlovipline for lif insalt 28.D: crag mysolf out of bed on cold wintor mernings xin the pouring rain 29 B: we watched the news... he could see my face 130 A: Ilcan reach the open countryside in just a couple of ‘minutes on foot from my front door ste. PAPER 2 Wiriting by PART 1 ‘Question 1 Siyle: Neutral or sami-tormal Content: 1 Thank her Yor her later and say you lke the ides ofa vii, 2 Ask for soma information about her group, 5 Ask exactly when they plan to visit and ii ‘would be possible to have 8 discussion about British folk musie afer te concert, 4 Suggest having dinner after tho programme. 5 Tell her that you would be happy to find accommodation for the members of the aroup. You could suggest a hotel or bread and broakfast accommodation, You could aven offerto put people up at the homes of your seciety members. 6 Give information about yaur own society: how many members there are, hew ald thay are, ‘what kind of musie thay aro intarastod In ote. 17 Finish by coying that you are looking forware 1 hearing from her soan,b> PART 2 ‘Question? ‘Siyla: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain whether there Is much aiference between growing up in a small family and growing up in a large family 2 Sum up the advantages and disadvantagss of 2 small family. Give examples. 3 Sum up the eevantages and disadvantages of a large family. Give exemples. 4 Suggest which one might be bottor and why, ‘Question 3 ‘Style: Informe Content: 1 Describe the place whore you now live. 2.Sum up the diferences between lif inthis small village and your previous life in a city. ‘3 Explain what you enjoy and don’t enjoy about ‘the present stustian.tustrate your pot with examples. {Say how you fee! about the future, and how you think you will adept te this new situation. Have you regretted moving? If you had the chance, would you go back to the city? Question & Sivle: Neutral or informal. Content: 1 You could bogin by saying whether the fim yeu are going to write about is tne best ot worst film you have gen this yoar 2 Give some basic information about the film, such 28 who directed It and who acted ini. Briely say what the film was about, 8 Discuss what exactly it was about the film that made it so good/bad. Perhaps compere it to other good/bad films you have seen, Comment ‘onthe film script, the acting, and any ether features thet were important 4 Finish by recommending it or warning people not to seo ‘Question Sta) ‘Siylo: Informal Content: Star by recommending this book te your fiand, Say what the book is about and what you kee ‘most about it. Give reasons why you think your “rend would enjoy reading it during nis ar her holiday. You may zlse mention aspects of the book that you think your friond may net porticulariy lke. Question Sib) Stylo: Formal er nouteal Content: Give your opinion about tne ending i the book lr short story. Give reasons why you like or liso it, Suggect an alternative encing. Explain how this ending campares to the one in the book lr short story. Is it more optimistic? Is it more ‘ramatio? PAPER 3 Use oF English >> PART 1D 2B 3A 4D 5C 6B 7A BD 9c We 1B RA >» PART 2 Be Wio Wier Win Wher Wis the 2has Zi at 22 yourself 23 morejof 24 for >> PART a 25 construction (verb to noun} 26 arvval (verb to nour} 27 beginning (verb to nous) 28 global (noun to adjectives 29 ulificultiss fadjoctivo to noun, plural form) 30 sherply {adjective ro adverb 231 hunger (adjetive ta. no.an) 432 builgins verb to noun, plural ferm) £33 impossible (2cjective to nogative adjective} 134 observation {verbo noun} to 36 did not get home I until 37 s9 that tne would 23a isn't anys no teat left 139 advised meius Inct to go 40 2 full coserpiion tof 41 should not have Vo 42 only quest whe I didn't PAPER 4 Listening >> PART 1A 28 3A 48 68 6C 7C 8B >» PART 2 July. 10 12/ewolve 11 tain station ¥2 underground car park 18 nurseries 18 fairground 3S seven 16Clessic 17 flowers. 18 the eealogy b> PARTS 19D 20E 218 2A BC by PART 2A 28C 26C 278 2A 28C 30C His PAPER % Reading > PART? 1B: Correct: "yes, really, a menu of pillows. 2 Ci Correct: The Wensley he's are sil about the litle extras ~ and clearly there are enouch people willing to pay for thom’, -3-At Correct: “wil encute the chain's continued success! 4D: Correct ‘people still want luxury, particularly as they fare now getting it from fewer and fevver places Correct “t's tll about motivating people and encouraging people so the guests have the best possible troatmont’. 6 &: Correct: I would lova te be in Edinburgh ut t dant know that the market is robust enough. sc FCE Tests Answer key 1857D: Correct: Tho chain is also launching boutique hotels the frst opens later this year in Np 8 & Correct: 'Mr Watson is a busy man -and likes It that way. >» PART2, ‘9 E: Link between the question (What is thie learning disability ..2)and 'éyscaleulos cannot recognise count them one by one’. 10 A: Link between ‘huge prablame! and ‘Anothor problom’. Link between ‘concept of time’ and ‘ifficulty in reaaing senedules and remembering the order in ‘hich things happened’. Link between ‘end up miles evuay from the intended destination’ end ‘On top of getting lost’. 48 Fr Link botween ‘how much money they have got let ‘and ‘Dealing with cash .. fear 14D; Link between ‘cannot coardinate the movements of their body’ and “impossible to recall the complicated step soquence of a dance’ CContrastive link between the problems listod in the provious paragrophs and ‘On the other hand, yscaiculics ae very good at creative ats’ 1G: 2B: Bo: Fy PARTS 16 D: the book took me half a year to writo | was pratty offendad atthe time the antatie work on the cover, which | veally hated at first 19 A: | hed no access to a word processor 20 B: |... forgot about the book for about ten years, 21 A: | vowed Fd never write a biography again 22 A: My frst published work was a biography of the Duke of Wellington : It wes & work of history, a study ofthe Industria Revolution ‘You might have seen the flm that was based on my first novel I would wits ten pages every morning he wasn’ interesting enough hhad to be strict about how long | would work for in the shor stories I'd had published before running the risk of inclusing inaccuracies ‘Style: Informal Content: 1 Explain that you are going to the holiday camp You wont to ast year. 2 Invite your trond to come with you. 3 Describe the placa and say why iis fun for tho entire family. 4 Describe the sports faciities and give examples ofthe activtios available. 5 Say when you would lke to go and suggest by Uttam you have to book. 6 Finish by saying yeu hope your friend will agree to come, 186 FCE Tests Answer Koy bopaRT 2, Question 2 Siyle: Neutral or seri-formal. Contoni: 1 Bogin by saying that a pet can change your Iie 2 Give reasons why you think so. 3 Describe the exparionce of having a pet. 2 Give one or more examples of someone whose life changed after ho or she oat a pot. 4 Suggest how having a pet can influence: diferent people in diferent ways. Question 3 ‘Style: Noutra. 1 Deseribe the job you cic and the plece where ‘yeu worked, 2 Gio roasona why this wae a positiveinegative ‘experience for you. ‘3 Explain what you enjoyed and why. Explain ‘what you didnt enjoy and why. 4 Suggest why tis (or similar eurnmer job ‘might be a good experiance for teenagers, Horm, 1 Begin by giving some basic information about the play: who directed it, who acted init, ‘wharaItis.on. 2 Give a brief outline ofthe story. 3.Comment on the acting, the eats and 4 Discuss the roviows tho play has reesived focusing on what the negative ones said about the play and why. 68 Say why you think the negative crticisms wore Unfair and give your own opinion of the play. 6 Concluce by saying whether you think the play fs worth seeing, Question Sta] ‘Style: Formal or neutral Content: ‘Start by saying whether you acres, party agree ‘or cisagree with the statement, For oxample, tho message might help people, But notin avaryday life. Thon find examples from the book of themes or messazes that support your opinien, ‘Question 6 6) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: State the aim of the report and say whether you think the book would be suitable for this particular age group, Explain the reasons why it ‘would be appropriats or inappropriate and give spoaifie examples from the book. Think of events ‘hat woul for would not) be uncerstendable to ‘Usyear-old children. Finally dac'do iT tho eubjoct of the Book could be used for Contant: PAPER 3 Use of English > PART 18 28 3A 48 5A 6D 7C 8 9A WED we>> ARTZ, ‘Dboween 14it 189 160s 17 than 180N W4ront 20like 21's 22t0 23them 24. >) PARTS. 25 civilisations (verb to noun, plural form} 28 obsession (verb to noun 21 Waditionally (noun to adjective to advero) 28 professional (noun to adjoctivel 29 widely adjective to adverb) 0 rosponsibility (adjative to noun) 31 regulations (verb to noun, plural form) 32 unoblo {adjective to negative adjective) 38 successful noun to adjective) 34 profitable (noun to adjective) >> PART 4 35 doniad t having boorvdonied that Lhe had been 36 what the wicth Hot 237 tell thom apart because 138 has not been sbroad I since 39 is sill waiting I forstil hasnt receivedihed 440 whether 1! had 41 gets on my 42 t0 get lover PAPER 4 Listening +> PART 1 1A 2B 3A 4A 5C 6C 78 BC >> pane 2 Suntashionable 10 largest 11 {Indoon alternative 1Zadulte 13 lbusiness) executives 14 natural 16 boys AGnow markers 17 (oy) fats 18 controlled >> PARTS WC 2E ZF 2A 2B >» PART 4 24C 25C 28A 278 28C 29A 308 7 PAPER 1 Reading >» PART 1G: Corract: ‘tha warmth would loosen rocks that wero. gripped by ice’ 2 D: Corroct ‘it bocame obvious that this was going to bo fan awkward route’. 3 A: Correct ‘it can easily be gushed off on to you by people climbing above’. 4.8: Correct ‘the air above suddenly seemed alive with falling rocks’ 5 © Correct: ‘a rock in your fa 2 rockin your helmet’ 6 A: Correct: The ‘overhanging canopy of rock’ would protect him from rocks falling on his head. 178: Correet: This is the sound of falling racks described in previous paragraphs (then crack again’. far le pleasant than 8 B: Correct: ‘The rock had passed through the hoop of ry body ... missing me! >> PART 2 9 A: Contretive fink betwoon ‘tho government would not low anyone to operate a private radio station’ and ‘However, the government's power onty extended to the country itself 10 C: Link between ‘During a priod when pop music was, ‘extremely pepular, tho BBC played vary Title of i ‘and ‘As a result, there wore lage numbers ef young [people who wanted to lston... bt couldn't’ Link between a radio station operating outside Britain’ and ‘this station’. 42D: Link between tho roasons given for Radio Caroline's Popularity and “The audiences loved it’ 18 H: Link botwaen ‘the British government decided that ‘some action had to be takon’ and ‘a now lew was passed’. Link between the developments ot the BBC and “incteasing number of listeners were switching from ‘tha pirate stations to tho ominont broadcaster. 418 8: Link between Radio Caroline found itself n serious financial difleutios’ and 's situation became even We: >» PART 3 16 D: It wos the frst ime I'd aver plaved the lottery. 17 A: I wauld write choques fer big emounts of monoy ane posted them off to friends Pat and | woro part of a syndicate. 2 Thad won... about a year aarti 3: I had always considered myself a pretty unlucky person 21.C: Iwould .. play the firt pumbers that eame into my head 22 As I novor ehango the set of numbors thet | play 124 D: giving quite a lot of the money to the Fed Cross ond ‘other charities 24-C: My two brothers, Pete and Fred, borrowed a handsome amount af money 25 B: detorminod not to let the money affect our lifestyle 26/7. 8: | dociced to carry on working 26/7 D:1 never considered giving up my Job. 28C: | wont completely the other way ... much smaller ‘man ane flat thag 29 A: | bought some shares in a computer software ‘company 30 D: | just wish they'é treat me the way they always used . PAPER 2 Whiting >» PART Question 1 ‘Style: Informal Content: 1 Say you ere glad she had a good timo. 2 Thank her for the invitation and say you would like to come, ‘3 Explain that you cant go on Friday evening and give a reason why, Ce Tests Answer key 1874 Ask if you can go on Saturday morning. Ask ‘what time and how to get there. Can you go by bbus or by train? 5 Ask if you nged to bring anything epectal for the weekend, ike yeur swimming costume. 6 Finish by asking her what plans she might have for Sunday avoning. >» PART 2 ‘Question 2 Style: Neutral or semiormel Content: 1 Dacide on tho narrator. Who ars you? How old ‘are you? Are you working or studying? Where do you live? 2 Decide why 2 phone call could cause trouble. Why did you regret making that prone call? Why wes it» mistake? 8 Decide whether to bagin or end with the Prompt sentence. M you decide to begin the Story with it, explain the events that happened before the phane call Explain what happened after the phone call. How dic that phone call affect the narrator and main characters? 4 If you end the story withthe prampt sentence, ‘esenbe the chain of events that led to the main event of the story. Keep the story simple and clear, Questions ‘Sie: Informal Comtani: 1 State your opinion clearly in the frst Dsragreph. Say whether your frisnd should go on the exchange programme or not. 2 List he advantages an disadvantages af the programme. Give reasons for your views and brovide examples from your own exparience, ‘3 Wish your friend good luck whatever he or she cides to do, Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal Content: In the intraduetion, give some basic information about the film: who directed it, ‘wha acted in it and what iis about 2 Hovr good are tho spacial effocte? How heavily ‘60es the film rely on them? 3 Comment on the other aspects of the film: the story, acting, soundtrack, ot. 44Give your opinion about this particular fim. 5 Conclude by ceferring to the comment. Say ‘whether you think audiences are becoming bored with films that rely heavily on special offects. ‘Question sta) ‘Style: Formal or neutral Content: Start by saying whether you agree or disagros With tha statement. Is the setting importane? (Does the time end place make any difference to whether you like iter not? Think of the book oF short story yeu hove read, Oa you think i has universal appeal? Do you think that because of ‘whan and where itis cot it will appeal to @ ‘specific group of readers? Give reasans and suppert You views with examples from the book. 188 FE Tests Answer key Question sib) ‘Style: Formal or neutral Content: Start by saying whether you think the book is ‘gripping and absorbing’ er not. Give reasons. Is the plot interesting? Are the charactors wll portrayed? le the ending satisfactory? Think of parts ofthe book that support your opinion. Sum Lup by listing the strengths and weaknassse of the book you've reed. PAPER 3 Use of English >) PART 18 2A 3D 4C 56 68 7C BA 9D WC NA we > PART 2 3Sior 14 At 15 irom 18was 17 doal 18 some/soveral) many 19thot 20in 21could 22had 23%he 2€with >> PART 2 26 discrimination (verb to noun) 26 prectical noun to adjective) 27 inconveniont (adjective to negative adject\ve) 28 commonly (adjective to adverb) 29 equipmant (word to noun) 30 frequently (acjective to adverb) 31 hatred (verb to-noun! 82 development (verb t9 noun) 38 cisabilitias (noun to nogative noun, plural form) 34 behaviour (varb ta noua) >> PART 4 135 has rot changed I since 36 spologiee for I fergotting to 37 spent the whole afternoon tstesping 138 refused to Loe seen 39 would not have fainted lif 40 vould rather watch football then 41 as soon a8 | you receive 42 has boon Hout of order PAPER @ Listening >» PART 1C 2A 3C 4A 5B 6A 7B BA >> PART 2 8 Juno 16° 10.0 {the} dla. 11 mayor 12 footballer ‘TWexperts 14 practical 18 lexible 16 queliications 17 applications 18 website >> PART 3 198 20E 214 22F 23C >> PART 4 246A 258 26C 270 288 296 300(Question 50) Style: Formal or neutral. Content: Choose a ‘minor’ charactor from the book oF short story you have read, Describe the charactor Jn dotall, Say what makos this character interesting and provide examples to support ‘your opinion. Explain why this character could bbe the main charactor ina dlfferent story, You ‘may suggest th kind of story that he or she could be the main charaeter of. (Question Sib) Formal or noutra t Deelee which of the characters in the book or short story you have read made an important docision. Describe the charactor and explain in Gotall the decision he or she had to make. Explain how this decision affected tho life of the character and the lives ofthe rest of the characters. Say whether you would have mado ‘the same decision if you had found yourself in a similar situation. PAPER 5 Use OF English >> PART 1 18 2D 3B 4A 5C 6D 7A 8D 9A 108 11 Do b> PART2 130 Vine Iwi Whow 7by 18 able WWthesethey 20ct 210n 2Zas 2Bnot 2what >> PARTS 25 unknowa (verb to negative adjective! 26 professional (noun to adjective) 27 valuable (noun to adjective) 28 directors (verb to noun, plural form) 29 submissions (verb to noun, plural form) 30 Generally (adjective to edverb| 31 rojection (verb to noun) 32 ratify (noun to verb) 38 typically ladjoctve to advorb) 234 erestvity (verb to Roun) >> PART § 36 only studentione who tid not 36 time | you decided 37 he gots this hair cut 438 bottowad a dictionary from me 39 to cut down on 40 cant have I forgotten 41 only two had 42 should not have tinsutted PAPER 4 Ustening »y PART 10 28 3A 48 BC 6A 70 OB 490. Fe rests Answer key > PART 2 Tell me How 10 13Rhireen 11 (quite) sophisticated Yathe speed T3Belancee 14forccast 15 updatos 36 Road Works 17 navigation 18 () five minutes > PARTS 19D 20C 21F 228 BE >» PART 4 24C 258 26A 278 288 288 30Ccli sels >> PART You will hear people talking in eight diferent situations. For quostions 1-8, choose tho best answor, A, B or C. 1 and of course he's at a difficult age, but is lovely to soe how much progress he's making. He seams to develop in leaps and bounds. Vesterday [tured round and there he i “est, coming towards me! He’e been crawling around for months, and all ofa sucidon, there you rel ‘A: Good morning, e2n help you? B: Well, yes. | want some flowers I's my mother's birthday, you see. Well, what about these cullps? The yellow ones are quite cistinctive, don't vou think? Or perhaps roses, quite ‘traditional roses, Yes, my mother does like roses. IFI could just have a look ~ those red ones are quite rice. A: Certainly. What about white roses? Something a litle bit ‘unusual? No, nok white, HL 4ake the others. Can | have s dozen please? 3 Hell you, Jana, it was one terrible day at school today, and ‘worst of al was Math class, Guess what? Nir Sheridan, the ‘teacher, started shouting at me, because of the stupid homework! just forcotten all about the assignment, and ‘whan he asked where it wae, | thought OX, why not bs honest? Didn't help much, and I bet he'l fal mel 4 A: Good afternoon, Dr Harcour's surgery, : Good afternoon. Id like to bring my dog to see tho vat. Sho's roally not vary wal at all ‘A: see. Well you ean come now: What seems to be the probiem? B hardly move. I've had a look at her paw, and |ean’t see anything. She must bo in a lot of pain, though, bucause she almost bit me when | touched her pawl And that's her at al 5 Oh, Mr Harris, there's water everywhere! just turned on the tap taeda the washing up, and now it wan't close, 50 the.watar i pouring aur aver the edga ofthe sink. hich 1s dangerous with the cooker next toi [sat ie? Vm afraid we ‘might get electrocuted. 6 ‘The mecting was going to take place on Thursday ‘afternoon, in which cace I could catch tro 10 o'clock train to London. But then they changed plans, and the meeting ‘would stat at 9 o'clock in the morning. It woukd be ‘exhausting for me to get the six o'clock train to London, a Lecce it would be much better if could taavel the aeavious day. I could check in @ hotel late in the avening and enjoy a good night’ sleep. 7 ‘Az Did you have @ good day at school today, Barney? Bs No, mum. was awful! ‘A: Oh dear, what happened? B: Our team lost again in the football competition! AA: You didnt, did you? Br Yes, three-one, but it was so unfait! The referee sent off ‘our best player when we ware winning one-nil in the ‘middlo of tho sacond holt 8 Iwas one of those situations wvhen you're feeling a tit jow, and you decide to go shopping. That's what happened to ime the other day. I wes feeling depressed, | wandered round the shops for an hour, but | coulda’ find anything to buy. Hooked at some shoes and jeans and ended up puving yet another pair of glasses, Ldon't know wast came ‘over me. now have four pairs. Ti > PART2 You will ear part ofa radio Interview with 2 woman who is the director of the Museum Assoctation. For questions 9-58, complete the sentences, Interviewer: My next guest in the studio is Helen Edwards, Director of the Mucoum Aecociation, Me Edwards, perhaps "oould start by asking what exactly the Museum Asseciation Heten Eduvarcls: Wall, asthe name suggests i's a sort of club with al the musoums in the country as mombors. I's relatively new ~ {wo years ago a group of malor muscums ‘cam together and started the Association ~ but we're slreedy making big changos. Ws hope to hava tcansforinod the way neanie think about museums in the next five years: hats our task Irtorviowor: I'l como back to that, but first liko to talk ‘about your role in all this. Your background isn't actually in smusoums, isi? Helen Edwards: No, not at alll |nfact, my backareund isin 9 ‘when wae ‘approached and aeked to think about this job. So I nope tharll enable me to apply s fresh paint of view. Interviewer: Could you give me an example? Helen Edwards: Well, the traditional vay of cunning 3 ‘museum has been too passive as ceoards arteacting visitors, We must be more active in that sense: we have to publicise museums more effectively. lean quite understand ‘why museums today are the way they are; if all10 do wth the history of museums, and the whole way of thinking. ‘people with high levels of education All hot hae changed, but people in general still don't fel very much at nome in Interviewer: | imagine you'e working on ways to change the? CE Tests Tapeseripts 194Hoton Edwards: Exactv! And the best way isto get children Interested in museums at an eariy age, Ideally, Fd lke to see close links so the Ehildran ean feel thatthe museum hriongs ta them. We ‘Shopping malls. We envisage musoums with a central aes land wings or corrisors leading off thet area. That would allow people to return tothe centeelerea after wancering ‘round for 2s long as thoy want. In this way a trip tothe museum woulda’ be an exhausting experiones, Interviewor: Rebuilding museums sounds cether expensive, must say! Helen Edwards: Im ofraid you're right. But musours are realy important; investing in musnums is investing jn tna sture of the country, just ike investing in education, and the government nas to realise that Interviewer: t does sound as though you're aiming to do an atu Tot, Do you fae optimistic? Helen Edwards: Oh yes, I dol And I'm sure wo'll sae more land more people visiting museums in the near future, Next ‘yaar in Junewe're organising a Museum Festival, which Is intended to attract people who would normally goto museums, 'm convinced i will be a huge succes. Interviewer | eortinly hope so. And thank you for coming to talk to us, Ms Edwards, Helen Edwards: Thenk you Eads >> PART S| You will hear five different people talking shout schoo! rps they went on whan they were younger. For questions 1923, shaoae from the fst A-F what each speaker says about their trip, Use the letters only ence. There Is ono lotr lator which you de net need to use. 1 ur History Socfty organised 2 trip o Kent, where we spent a forznight digging up somo Roman remains. dici’t know a thing ebaut archaeology before, but that summer! ally got intaraste in the subject, and the dig was fantasti, Lgot to know two gitle who nave been ceally clase. to me evar sincg, and I ell in love with Kent; that's what I calla great trip! 2 ‘One year our Geography teacher organised a ski trip to the French Alps, twas great! None of us had been skiing bboforo, and I der't think any of us hac seen such wonderful scenery before, either | thought later thet if we'd learnt ‘some of the basics about siling before me wont, it would hhave helped alot, because the first week we were basically stuck in the 64d school and couldn't go out on the slopes by ‘ourselves. But it wos a really good trip. 3 ‘Our schaol had 2 cottage in the Lake District, where some ‘of us went far weekends during the summer. was about 14 when I went for the Fist time. It was quite nice, realy but we were a bit dicappointed because we didn't realise [p92 reeves we'd have to go walking round the mountains all-day. Wa ‘ranted {o-have more time to ourselves, just to go and look ound the lakes, but of course looking back, I can see why the teachers had to supervise us closely and make sure there weren't any accidents, 4 ‘One summer our Spanish teachor organised a trip to Spain, which was fascinating! She knew sll about the history of tha country and she'd prepared a very good programme of sightsecing tours and cultural ovents. Unfartunataly, we ‘badlio came back a couple of cays earlier than schedulad [because the bus we were in was involved in a carcrasn tt smaged and two of the injured and ‘badL1o be aciitiod to_haspital I'it hadnt been for tha, it ‘would have been a briliant 5 ‘Our English teacher also taught drama, and he was really keen on us seeing es much lve teatre as we could. One of my most marvorablo experiences was going to Londen 10 ‘300 Macbeth atthe National Theat’, We stayed overnight, ine youth hostel Iwas about 15, nd I'd never been to London before, soit was relly exiting for me. We must ‘hava had a big discount atthe theatco and the vouth hostel, because Lremember the whole thing only cast £35, which Tha b> PART 4 You will hear @ radio interview with Julia Emerson, 8 young writer. For questions 24-80, chooso the best answer, A, B or & Interviowor: This evening on ‘Young and Gifted’ | am joined inthe studio by Julia Emerson, tha young Scottish waiter who's recently had a sereenplay accepted by a major Hollywood stucio, Julia, 'm lad you cout be with us today. Could I start by asking you to explain exactly why ‘what you've done sso unusual? ‘Julia Emerson: Wel, Hollywood films those days don't stert ‘off with a screenplay, The screenplay only gets writen after the produesrs have come up with an idea fora film. Then they contact agents fo find atleast ono major star who will act init. The next step is to get a team of anything up to ‘wenty writers working on the screanplay. Now, Las Inexperlenced enough to think that Leould simply wite a screenplay and send ito a numberof studios. Which is what did, Whon | didn’t get an answer, lyrate another ‘sno And this tia. by some amazing chance, they accented it! Interviewer: | think everyone has been stunned by the fact ‘that you've boon successful with a screenplay at such an fearly age. But infact, this isnt the frat piece of wri you've had published, is it? Julia Emoron: No, it isn't. Lwon 2 short story-competiion Inamagazing when |wss fifteen, and ever. since then "ve been writing in my spare time, ve ad a number of articles published in teen magazines. Ive always been fascinated by television and the cinems, end | even tied to develop anIkea for 8 TV series, but somehow it didn't feel right. Then | {ried putting down an idee for a film, and the writing just flowed. Interviewer: Do-yeu think you‘te influznned very strongly ‘by films youve seen? ‘Julia Emerson: Yes, but Lhava ta watch out. or Lmight.end ‘upueciting a slightly diferent version of a classic! | suppose ‘evatyone who does anytring creative has to think about ‘that, though. Interviewer: Can you tell us something about this screonplay that's boen bought by Planet Studios. What's it about? ‘Julia Emerson: i's about two sisters, who are stranded in ‘he unglas of South America after a plane crash: they’ she only survivars. They have al sorts of edventures as {hay try to got back ta eivilestion Its aa adventure story, bout also about the relationship between the two cris, You s20, thoy've novar baen very clase — in fact, at tho start of the story they really hate each other. Ora least, they think they do. Intorviower: How much of tho story is basad on your own experience? Julia Emerson: Since | don't have any brothers or sisters, in ‘one way i's clearly not based on my exoorionea! But an id experienced haw the fesings we have for our family can go through diferent stages and ‘ansformations. which isthe teal theme-cf the story. Interviewer: And wiven am I going to be able to see this film in the local cinoma? ‘Julia Emerson: I've got no idea! The studia has paid for tha, ? and they have that ght = salled-an option —for the naxt2 years. They might make the file in that time, or they might bus rf another two years, Ifs all aut of my hands, in fect. So I try ot to get toe excited about sosing the story on ths big screen one day, because | Nave no way of knowing when ‘that might be. Intorviewor: | hope i's soon, anyway. Julla Emarson, ‘hanks for talking ous. Julia Emerson: Thank you. Ele >> PRAT 2 You will hear poopie talking in eight aliferont situations, For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A, B oF C. 1 (Wall ir Saunders. wes hava to take this lower back pain of vyouts seriously. You'll nsed to gat an orthopaedic mattress, anda chair for yaur desk that supports your back - and I'l ‘be showing you how to stand propery. Now, forthe first texercise, gt dovin on the floor, ook straight up atthe i e Br Good evening, To) Mahal restaurant Oh, goad evening, I'd ike to order a takeaway. Certainly. What would you lke? Vd like a Madras curry With beef, @ hot lamb curry and a mild ehiokon curry, your spacial Oh, and three portions of ree, B; Did you know the chicken curry ia with dee? A: Oh | S08. Bottor make that just two portions of rice. ‘Thanks, pee 3 it's incredible how he makes the whole scene come to Ife. [think this is @ perfect example of Impressionism at its best. The colours aro co lively, s0 exciting, and you really have the sense that you know how he folt whon he painted it. This is one of his later works, right atthe end of the real Imprassionists Infact art historians generally say the end ‘ofthe Impressionist movement was 1886, and this was actually painted two years later Gut clearly belangs with the Impressionists 4 The football ground? Well, you go slong this road until yeu came to a big supermatket on the left, and you turn right Just oppasite it That brings you into Oldham Street, and ‘you go straight on, You. come to some tatfic lights just alier a pail on the tight. you keap on going, and then you take the third turning on your left ~at a cinema called the Majestic, you can't miss t= and the feotball grouncts on tho right 5 As All ight, Bll, so you've come up with a nevr cartoon character. What's his name? Crazy Conrad, Do you think it sounds good? Woll, not bad. And Conrad's a horse, right? No, you're holding it upside down. Ho's a baby hart. ‘As Oh, sorry. Yes, now that Hook more closely can see what you moan. I's got bigger ears than a horse and its {ot trunk. Yes, of course it's nat a horse. 8 h officer, da hope you ean help me.I never thought he'd just go off ike that by himself. Well, | suppose you never ddo oxpoet thoes things, do you? But inal the time 've had ‘him it's tho fist time he’s run owey, My husband always used to say it woule happen sooner or late, if left him ‘outside shops - but what am I eupposed to do? Theso days ‘you can't take dogs inside most shops, And he does hate being tied up, 7 ‘And now our trafic bulletin. The police have issued a ‘waming B08 long dalaye an the M63 heading south, Datwean junetions 16 and 16, caused by an accident involving three cars on the A36, just before junction 15, ‘whore the A38 and the B636 intersect. The incident on the ‘AG has produced a long ralloack. Delays ars expected for the next three oF four hours while rescue services clear the road, and policy are advising motorists to avoid the ares if stall possinle. And on the Foe vests Tapesenpts 4558 My methor’s boon dolng this fut diet. you know whoro Yyov'te supposed to eat only frult for ten days as @ way of fosing weight. What she doesn't soem to understand is that i.she eventually manages to lose a few pounds. itll be ‘because she's esting ess, rather than because of eating nothing but fruit, Elo b> PART 2 You vif near pert of @ radio interview with a man who is the headmastar of a Gaole school. For quastions 9-18, complete the sentences. Interviewer: Today I’m going to be talking to Donald Robertson, headmaster of one ef the few Gaelic schools in Scotland. Thanks for being with us tocay, Donald. And maybe | should start by asking you to explain exsctly what Gael Donald Robertson: I's the very old language thai was ‘snosen in. most of Scofland, outside the cities, up to a ‘couple of hundred years ago, Interviewer: And has the language ciod out completely today? Donald Robertson: No, not completely = that's why our offers aro so important! But vary fow poople speak or even uunderstans! the Janauege today: about 60.000 in the whole af Scotland, Interviewor: That actually sourds lke quite a lot of people! Donate Robertson: Not for a language. Experts describe a language a5 dead if fewer than 50,000 people speakit. You 500, you havo to have a large number of people using the language in everyday situations, not just linguists ar people ‘wh learn it as a hobby. And youna people = those under 25.=a1e pantioulary important. Lwould like 10 see third of tham sneaking and writing the lnguage before we con soy itis in a healthy state. Interviewer: And st your schoo! al the teaching isin Gaelic? Donald Robertson: That's right. IKhas been discovered that ‘ampletaly exposed tai Rearing end speaking the language all day. Of course, i's abit of @ sack for thern at fret but our teachers ao trained to cope wth that Interviewer: Wat do you tink motivates parents to send thie ciléron to your school? Dona Rberteon: In some cases hy atthe itn beth sory a tcc son kz thal. But quite alot of parents believe that is good for 2 child t grow up speaking two languages pertecty. Infact, these children grow up tobe blinaual Interviewer: What are the advantages of spenking both Gaelic anc Eralisn? Donald Robertson: Thoro ae many advantages about being bilingual. i's been eciontifally proven that bling uldren do beter attests, thay have Mighet- salsa and they're more imaginalive ancl aleran, In this case, an added advantage is that children of Seotsh origin ara, 194 Fe Tests Tapeserits discovering Scotland's mother tongue. Interviewer: Do vou feo! optimistis ahout the furure af Gaelic? Donald Robertson: Extromely, Tae important thing i to have government support and enough mney avaiable. In fact, when it comes ta situations like this, there’ an example which is encouraging, and its quite eloso to homo, Tha Walsh language was in ral danger of dving out, ue (s been possible to save ® Interviewer: Doos that moan most people in Wales now speak Welsh? Donald Robertson: Virtually; 80% of chilicen len itas.a ‘second language Test >> PARTS You will hear five young people who are outstending at ‘sports talking about their ives. For questions 19-29, choose ‘rom the list A-F the comment ech speaker makes about his or her atte fo sport. Use the letters arly once. There is one extra leter which you do not need to use. 1 My evont is the 100 metres sprint, Athletes never last for ‘ory long inthis kind of event; you just butn up too quickly, think you havo ta 28 it a5 a way t0 get your name ‘famous, get some good income ftom sponsors and ‘advertising, and then put thet money into a business —a shop or wiiataver ~ soit tako care of you in ton o:fittaan -vaars! time, when you cenit compete any mare. 2 ‘Archery isnt 2 very well-known sport, but itis an Olympic event. | actually started by complete accident, when a ‘riend of mine wanted to go to sn archery club, and I sald I'd go along just out of curiosity. But now I'm really hooked. Last month | won a regional contest hore in Cornwall, and ! havo my eyo on the national championships tater this year. ‘Winning Irwould just be amazing, aven iF never became ‘ammous; just the feeling that nobody can best me is ssxciting enough. a Like most athlots, started at school, We had a really good ‘gym teacher who encouraged everyone to try all the track and fle events to find which vie were good at. Wail it tured out that | was good atthe high jump, and now I'm ‘going to compete in my frst international event in the Summer, To be honest, | haven't thought beyond that: its _lweys been my biggest dream to compete international eve for Australia. | knaw I'm going to be terbly nervous, bbutits definitely worth it 4 Ever since | was sbout ten years old. knew Lwanted to be 4 profeseional footballor. l euppose It was partly bacauco both my elder brothers were really good st schacl, and | wasn't. SoLwantec! my: mum and dadlto-sae Las gand at Something. least. Of course, as | got older that part of i bbocams loss important, and | found mysolf loving the game rset5 Show-jumping fs as much a social activity a9 spor, you know, and in this part ofthe eauntry late of people have horses. In fact, most of my friends are interested in things like show-iumoina or pony elubs. We moot almost vary That's how | started, although there's an avdul let of hard work involved if you get more serious about competing at higher levels. Bul its still loads of funt Tie bo PART 4 You will hear a radio interview with 9 mountain climber. For questions 24-20 choose the hest answer, A, 8 or C. Interviewor: This is Bob Graon with another edition of ‘Wild Ones’ the programme about extreme sports My guest on today’s programme is Ann Hall, a mountain climber. Ann, thanks for being with us today. Now, ' like to start by, asking you how you boeame interusted in such & Sangerous spore, ‘Ann Hal: Well frst lt danaorous sia ong at ou tala aatsalvan dat ‘ettoa excited. Almost all the people who have accidents are badly prepared, you see, and this gives the sport a bad name, which isn't really fai Interviewer: Is the excitement part of the reason why you are sa keen an climbing? ‘Ann Hall: Only a email part ofthe reason, if try to analyse it, Tho sense of achievement Is more Important, | suppose, ‘Buthe main thing is the sensation of being so close to ‘nature, though pethens that’s not the right way ta putt. Intorviowar: | suppose you gota view of mountains that nobody else really sees? ‘Ann Hall: Yos, that's very true. But at the eame time, If ‘someone drapped mean the top ef s mountain with a helicopter, it wouldrrt be the same, Less tiring, maybe, but ‘not the samel I's knowing that you've covered the distance ‘0 tho top yoursalf fighting every Ino af the way. That's makes you feel $0 pl ourself vine ‘gel to the summit Interviewer: Have you always boon koon on climbing? ‘Ann Hal: Ever since | was about twelve, whan my parents {took mo on a holiday tothe Lake District, and wo went walking almost overy day. Suddonly, this ma that wes: sompletely myself when Lyvas in the hills and mountains, ‘and L knew for eertain that's vihat wanted to do. | think perhaps ovaryone has a momont like that in childhood, ‘though whether you can do anything about it later in lite is a citferent matter, Intorviower: How did your parerts feel when it hecame clear that you were hooked on the sport? ‘Ann Hall: Oh! Very anxious that | should get the propar training and experienca, but they've never tried to put me ‘aff, They were able to support me financially, which was Useful. Fm not sure that is exactly wiht they would have ‘chosen fer my oecupation in lio, but they've nevar sole anything. loterviowor I ike to ask you about your last limb, in Peru. It was quite an advonturo, wasn it? ‘Ann Hall: Definitely. You soe, there's a mountain there called Siula Grande, end nobody has ever climbed the west ‘ace. So there | was, with an old friend ealled Katen Gold. ‘We'd dane lots of eimbs boforo, co sunposo we felt Tally Sura of nares, Which. as. any experianced limber e livwhan ftean get dangerous: you make ‘stakes wher yo feel coolant hat you can do Interviowor: And what oxactly happened to you? ‘Ann Hall: We got lost in a storm and had to spend fourteen hhours longer than we had planned on the mountain, ‘Actualy, we wore fortunate: it could havo beon a great doa! ‘worse. We wers told later that storms in that region can. last for as much as a week al this time of the year, But ‘while we ware huddled together In sub-2ar0 tempsratures, ‘wondering if anyone would aver find us, that’ felt Interviewer: Well, I'm sure we're al delighted that your adventure turned out happily in the end. Thanks for joining Us, end carry on climbing! ‘Ann Hall: Thank you - willl > PART 3 ‘You will haar people talking in eight differant situation. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A, BorC. | always think its nico to have some sarty-flowering seeds planted as soon as winter's properly over, maybe March or feven April iFthere's a chance of late frost, so they come up ‘indune, and you have a lovely splash of colour in the flower beds. You may find they're a litle later, depending ‘on whether we get a good long warm spell. 2 ‘As George! I's so lovely to s2e you againi I must be ages sinco wa last met. B: Oh, suppose It is, But weren't you at Michael's twenty- first party last August? ‘As No, twas. | got the flu at the last minute. thing the last timo | savy you was three years ago at Chrismas, ‘when we all had dinner tagetner in tnatinaian restaurant B: No, surely wo'vo met sinco than Wait a minute. i As Yes, of course it was! Wasn't ita fantastic receplion? 3 | suppose the books | like best are somehow romantic, ‘whether it's the lonely individual against the world ~ ke ‘my absolute favaurte, The Bg Sleep, where Philin Marlowe finds the killer in the i juslice ~ or a more traditional kind of romance, tale world of happy ondings and everlasting love 4 A | haven't played for such a long time, I'm sure you'll ‘boat me eesily. 3: We can just practise for a while firs, i you'd prefer. FCE Tests Tapeserints 195‘Yes, that'd be best. Of course, my racaustis very ald 30 that's @ bit ofe disedvantage, too. And Imnotas fitas | y-acod.game of tennis Bs Oh, stop making excuses! The way I remember, Your volley was excellent. | bet you'll beat me in the end . 5 Containly siz, the shirts are ust over hers. Now, we have 2 ‘wide selection of formal garmerte, and casual toms a fc ‘ann. Our nen-iron ranges very poptilar. This particular ones a cotton and polyester mix, hard-wearing and also vory stylieh 6 ‘As the day proceeds, we'll see storm elouds building up here.on the west coast, moving gradually across the country and bringing temperatures down to wall below the seasonal average. Scattered showers over on the wast coast will die down during late afternoon, The east coast ‘can expect to gst the worst of the had weather, with very hnemoy storms hitting during the Inte evening and in the early part of the night, though the south coast won't escape this entirely: we're forecasting gale-force winds in some 7 \'m pretty good at Maths, | suppose. | was thir in the test we had last week, and | just find it. | don't know... pretty sy really. I ust gor of look at an equation in Algebr« ean see what it means. So obviously, the lossone are really boring, because everyone else in the class is trying hard te understand, This ist much fun for me, Net ike Art, 8 Nowy, Mr Bireh, the good nowe is that havo boon able to arrange a flight for you. getting you to Houston by ‘Wadinestay morning for the price you wanted to pay, but ‘ha bad news is that it does involve a fevr stopovers. You 820, the cheapest airing at this time of year is KLM, rresning you first fy to Amsterdam, arriving late Tuesday ‘orning, and then take the tnsetlantc Might to JFK Airport in New York, where you have to wait for about ‘hres hours for your connecting light to your finat Cestination, an American Airlines fight fram Los Angeles Pls >> PART 2 You witt hear part of 3 conversation between the headmaster of@ school and his secretary about the sehoot ‘Open Day. Fer questions 9-18, complcte the sentences, Headmaster: Me Barclay, could wo just run through tho arrangements agein? | really want 7o maks sure feveryihing’s clear Afterall its not every day that we have ‘such a famous eld boy from the school attending our Open Day! Who would have thought Zac Challenger would end up 8s a Hallywcod film star! ‘Socrotary: Is Zac Challenger his real namo? | always assumod he was called somnothing like Tom Blenkinsop anc! ‘changed it whan he bocame an actor. 196 Fee ests Tapeserints Headmaster: No, that's his real name. An! | remember the ‘other boys used to make fun of i Anyway, ebout that schedule Secretary: Well we've arsanged for you to mest the staff and address them before the day really begins —at half and ad past clght in the senior common room. Headmaster: Yes, fine. I don't have much time though, do I? Secretary: Not really. Zac Challonger and his ontourago aro supposed to arrive at nine thiny. His Imausine will pullup ‘outside tha sauth entrance, anc of course you want to be there, along with the senior siaff and the Chairman of tho Board of Governors Hoadmaster: Of course. Then it's straicht into the guided 2 lack frst ¥m not very much mistaken? Socrotary: Absolutely right. We're scheduled to start the {our at half past ten, and at the close ofthe tour we'll have the offical openina of the naw library, which is estimated to tako about twanty minutes. This leaves us time to get back for lunch ot half past twelve. Headmaster: In the common roam on the ground floor or the second floor canteen? ‘Socretary: Wie decided finally on the canteen, A buffet lunch, light and = we hope - fairly quick! Because at hel past one we'lLbe in the schoo! hal for Challenger to mest representatives of the Paronis Association, Wo'llhavo to keep that fslriy brief, because at vo o'clock he's meeting the press in the staf Headmasters Do we have journalists from national as woll 1 local papors coming along? Secretary: Oh yes, i's quite a big story ~local boy made it to the top and retums to his roots, that sort of thing. ‘Anyway, that should take less than en hour, and then we all ‘assemble again in the hall for the speeches, We'll os ‘expecting a few words from Challenger hime, of course, ‘but first ofall, we're got the mayor's opening addcess, and then we've put you down for ton minutes to introduce our ‘quest. Headmaster: Fine. Is there a tea break after the spoachos? ‘Secretary: I'm afraid not. Don't forget the performance by the school choir! They've besa cehearsing for weeks, and ‘Mis Sanderson would be most insulted iF you sent evervana ff for tea before the seven songs she's arranged special forthe event! Headmaster: Gosh, you're right! | mustn't forget that. But sflerwards we can have tea, can't wo? Secretary: You certainty ean. Four thirty in he art centre, where there's an exhibition of modern art by the senior at class Eis >> PART 3 You will hear tive ultferent people talking about thelr favourite films. For questions 19-23, choose from tho Mt ‘A-F tha reason each speaker gives for hi or her reference. Use the letters only once. Thera is one extra etter whieh you do not need to use,1 | think my Favourite fim must be Some Like it Mat I's 2 crazy story about two mon ~ musicians - who pretend to be women to get avay from some gangsters anc! join a ‘women's orchestra, The plot may sounc silly, but the film is just hilarious. ‘see it just can’t stop laughing. | think the directors ‘wonderful. His name's Billy Wilder and he's made some ‘reat fils. 2 ‘The film | ike best is called Kos, and ite a story about 9 young bey who makes friencs with a kestrel, @ bird, which becomes his pat. The film's really about how children can foo! lonely in sorne families, | suppose. Ws very intense file,_and! the pariormances are simply biliant, moan, ihe ‘wo main parts are played by relatively unknown actors, Dut thay are just fantastic! Maybe that's what makes the film so powerful, a My favourite film? Iwould say Solaris, by the Russian cirector, Tarkovsky. It was novor a blockbuster or a great financial success, but i's so absolutely gripping, @ ‘ascinating psychological study. Ldon't normally lke tuned lust ta Impvess the audience; there's # reason 1 fem. In a way, Tarkovsky uses 2 futuristic eating so that ‘we can conconirate on the story he i telling, 4 ‘Oh, woll, my favourite atthe moment is called Done, and It's about @ young man who witnesses a bank robbery. Wel, the robbers kicinap him and hold him hostage in this big old easto in Scotland. Bur the police are on thet trail, 0 it urns into a race against time. L\vas.oa the edge of ea seat al through the film! The tension was incrediblel And 5 Actually, the film | lite best is set in England! a couple of hhundred years ago W's called Barry Lyndon, and Its tha story of a man's if in thoso times. Tho photography is ‘reat, £0 i's what we eal easy on the eye its lovely to ‘watch. supose it really eaptutes the way people fea! end teikat any timo through th hietory of mankind! The what maiea it sheolualy realistic. I meen, you get the feeling the film is sort of universal in that sense. Tis >> PART 4 You will hoar part ofa radio interview with a wemen called Allee who has 2 rare ability. For questions 24-30 choose tho best ansvier, A, B or C. Interviewer: My guest today is Alice Barker, who has 2 very unusual ability. Alico, thank you for coming into tne studio. What kind of unusual ability are we talking about here? Alice Barker: Well i's quite easy to doseribo. Basieally, ink ul such a Tuesday, 1 se0 acolour connected with i It's At that imagine a colour 19 in front of| my eyes. Interviewer: Hew interesting! Is ita sort of medical condition? ‘Alice Barker: Yos, and just recently doctors have begun to understand it more. They cal it synaesthesia, end it means ‘that somevrhere in my brain thera are links Botwoon ‘sections thet should really be seperate, Other people have ‘3 form oF this condition that affects emotions, so they see ‘colours when they fes! particular emotions. Appacanly. its ‘ganerally nassed on from patents to their children, which is the case with ma Interviewer: And do you have brothers or sisters with the same ability? Alice Barker: Yos, my brothor io the same as me. Ifwa start talking about it, people think we'te completely mad! When 1 really seit fl like_what eolourthe word Tuesday is. (¢turns out thet ‘everyone with this condition sees different colours. Intorviowor: It sounds as though it could make life quite exhausting ‘Alice Barker: | suppose it does, but you sve, if you've nover known anything different, you don't think of it ike thet. It does mete you swe of your mend. anu itt satng to feel depressed because things beginto look Interviewer: Are there any ether advanteges, do you find? Alice Barker: Well, it seems thet quite a lot of artiste and ‘musicians have this eondition, so I guess it ean be beneficial i's combined with some sort of gift ar natural talent. Which isnot the case with me, unfortunately! But | do find it makos reacing very interesting, because youu want to read it again ual to experience thet, Ofcourse, this makes me quite a slow reader Interviewer: When you'r listening to someone, do you also soe colours eonnected to that person's words? Alice Barker: Yes, and that can be pretty distracting! Sometimes I hardly listen to wit the other person is saving, becouse I'm concentrating on the colours | an see. Buon the whole, having this condition fs not at all ‘ngleasant. At east, now | undorstand Interviewer: You mean you used to think it could be dangerous? ‘Alcs Barker: When Iwas a child, yes, but that was becouse illness, so the first doctor | saw, when I was about ton told ‘ny paronts | would probably grow up to be insane! tthe time there was no name for hat we experiences. Now research has shown that synaesthesia is rot that uungommon and it may affect ons in 25.000 people. I's Interesting that for some pecple smolls, tastos 0” even ‘sounds csn have colours! Els >> PART You will near people talking in eight eiferent situations For questions 1-8, choose the best answer, A, B or C. Fe Tests Tapeserpts 197,‘century. Don't miss the Central Museum's special oxhibition. Starts Monday. a ‘A: | thought the last bit was really great, didn't you? B: Yes. I naver would have guessed what wes going to happen; mean, everyone thought Molly was dead, and. ‘then she walks into the room right at the end, except i's ‘ot Moly at all ~it's her twin sister! ‘A: Right! You know, that's what makes some soap operas pally great ~ you just have to watch the next episode to Find out how it all works out! Tic _ PF PART 2. You will hear part of a talk by a woman who designs modet allways in Brain, For questions $18, complete the sentences. (ne of the most interesting dovolopments in the toy market hhas beon tho revival of interest in that most treditional of toyst train sets. Models ofall sors, but espacially railways, ‘are unfashionable in the 1280s and 1986s, but thoy have become big business in the last few years. In Britain there has always been a strong interest in railways, as can be s2en from the number of people who go ‘tain sporting’ ~ collecting infarmation bout locamatives and tain movements. This also explains why Britain isthe laroast ‘modal railway market in Europe, ‘Modern train sets are introducing children, who may never have travelled by real train, to the joys of railway. medelling. ‘indoor aernative to computers and videogames. Maciel trains are more lasting than other toy equipment, thoir ‘quality is super and that has added to their popularity wet both parents ond children. Inecstingy, the mais fof purer bw went today are fot chisron. By tat do noc mean ta pres uy moved railways for thelr children, although abviously this happens {a great eal. | mean acults that are willing o spend a lot of morey on ministure locomatives and rove part oftheir childhood, Purchasers of model trains are wealthy micdiee aged men, bankers and business executives, to the future, we can assum: an ‘wilLalways have p natural isierest in models and minieture vvorsions of roa-ifo objects lke toy ears and airplanes, ‘Another aspect of the market for these items is algo likely to remain the same: hovs will continue to find these tove far more enazaling than girls do, Model railway manufacturers are trying to maximise their sales, and they're experimenting with toy trains aimee: directly at dgitls Thay are alsa investing in. new markets in countries In| ‘Asia, for example, where there lant the same traditional interest in railways. Researchrs and marketing specialists believe that there's # lot of potential in those markets, and ‘irs jo-nromote their model trains. Model railways are ‘becoming mora of a 21st contury toy. Comautar controled ‘modal railways will be available in he tov market in the eae future Tic _ >> PARTS You wil! hear five cifferent people talking about thelr memories of the first day at high school. For questions 19-23, choose from tho list A-F the main thing each “speaker remembers from this experience. Use the letters ‘enly once, Thora is ona extra lator which you do not nood wont to a private school witere it vas compulsory to wear ‘a uniform. The school had sent outa list to parents of the items you had to have ~ school ti, blazer, cap ~ and the ‘shops where you could find thom before the torm started. ‘My mother went on a business tip and didn’t manage to $0 shopping. Las the ary en fam about ity eleven: int have a cap or tis 2 remember being very nervous as | wes walking into the ‘school, because I thought | wouldn't know anyone a al, which might have been a bit frightening. And thea | spo‘ted -ousin, Peter who wns fwo years older than me Toxpocted that he wouldn't want to have anything to do ‘with me, but unlike most kids that age, he was very nice, showed me round snd helped me settle in. 2 ‘When my mother offered to drive me to school, suppose | should have known that this could be a bed idee because sho has always had the most awul sunso of dection. My ‘mum got los, and it took us ages to find the echeo!. Lwi ret assed L first class half an hour afer it had started. Awful 4 {know it may sound unlikely, but | dida’t experience any feeling of anxiety. Lwas confident that everything was going 1o.be fina. | felt optimistic being surrounded by the familiar faces of fiends trom primary school. My most vivid memory isthe warm weleoming speech of Mr Stephens, our Headmastor. | don’t rocal fealing stressed ar fondly 5 ‘My strongest memory from my frst cay at high school is simply feeling tari alone and sad. We moved house et Just about the time | was due to go to high school, 80! tended up going to a new school two weeks after the term had begun. I's nota long time, but it was long onough for all the otaer new boys te have made friends with each ‘other, se | really had the impression thet | wes never going to fit in. Of coutse, 1 son made friends and suilod down, bbut the frst few days were rather diffcut. Tic _ > PART 4. You will hear 2 radio interview with a woman who recently ‘gave up a successful career. For questions 24-30 cheose the best answer, A,B or C. FCE Tests Tapeseripts 205Interviewer: On ‘People Watching! today I have with me in the studio Emma Astley, who was until two years ago one ‘of the very top advertising executives inthe country. Then sho decided 10 stop working completely so she could stay ‘at homo with her children, Eve, two ane’ Michac!, four yeors old, Emma has now written # book, Leaving All Behind, ‘which is published this wook, and she has come along to talk about her experiences. Emma, perhaps | could start by asking you how difficult a decision it was for you to give up your earoor? Emma Astley: Oh, terribly hard | agonised about it for months, really, botore finally making up my mind. You see, it want jut thot | was making @ great deal of money: actually toved ry work! In the beginning of my career | sit expect find advertising soars aly easing. in t une a frend nid me teres exsy wal Famly pressure also made hare to loavo. Frionds and relatives were shocked to hear Vd decided to leave advertising. My mother in panicula, thought lv mad to give up my jab, She simaly coulda sze.nhiy Ingato de thal. Sho thought if} organisoc’ my time properly, leoul keep on working end spend more time withthe children Interviewer: And did you fe! thet this just wasn’t possible? Emma Astley. Tha ah mean, dd have ao of help reall tneals and did the hausewns, $0 1 could spend tre wth imy children when Las at home. Ard I had a child minder ‘who woule ake card ofthe ehilran when | hed 0 be st work. Unfortunately, what usually neppened was thet bY the time | got home, Iwas so exhausted, mentally and physically, that | simply couldnt give the children ry full attention Interviewer: And can you do that now? Emma Astley: Yes. In fact, sometimes | think things heve gone too far the other way! | mean, now Loccasionally feel ‘hat my horizons have got smaller. in the sense that ny ‘nly topic of convecsntion_my only interests how the shileren ate doinal Of course, its not roalyThke that, and | o gat out of the house a lot. But when yourre used to having someone do househelé work for you, and you suddnly start doing ital yoursa, you reais just how much time the simplest things take. he job that takes up most of my time fsecooking meals, partly because | try to Use fesh food ll the time Interviewer: Whet sspect of your you miss most? Emma Astley: | don’ miss traveling, going to conferences, for business dinners! Lsuppose the only thing | do mis at times is having pent Interviewer: You soi it was a dificult decision to take, 50 Would you advise other women ~ er men for that matter te give up their careers? Emma Astley: feel quite strongly that you can't ace anyone about such important things in life, What | would ‘ny is thatthe decision becomes easier —in the sense that i's loss final and therefore lesa stressful ~ if you have the fiexbi i altar you've resigned, This i something that you can tiscuss with your employer before you make your final cision. fas an executive de 204 Foe Teste Tapeseris Interviewer: Emma Astley, thanks for joining us. Emma Astioy: My ploasure. El? >) PART You will hear people talking in eight cifferent sitvatfons, For questions 1-8 choose the bast answer, A,B or C. ‘A: Come on! Cheer up! i's not the end of the world! B: Oh sur, i's easy for you ta eny that My cradles in History are already pretty bad, and if fll that test tomorrow, Im probably going te fallshe whole class. ‘And we only hava ono day to revise forthe test! ‘A: Butit’s the same for everyone elzel Nabody's going to do well n the test. So it really ist that important. 2 | wasnt really looking for anything because 1 got that new ‘oat lost week, which was really expensive. But then Leave lovely black ecuced to £2499, fbave it. | know Simon‘ be furious, butt was a real bargain. | just coulda’ resist it 3 I gota sports cer es soon as | could afford i, and it wasn't really very econemical, but | decided could live with that However, after a fow svooks | gota job furthor away from hhome, and | realised it was the wrong car for long journeys; "was too noisy, there wasn't enough leg room, the oul the road. That's why | decided to sell it 4 Hello, | wonder if you could help me? I'm in room 447 just checked in this morning ~ and there seems to be Something wrong with te room «The saatrs at ‘Stoalerin the bateoom as wall Yes, I tied ing he control knob on the radiator, but it simply won't move . Yas. if yau could god someone to have a look ett, plea. 5 ‘A: So how many kids from your class are going on this ip? B: Practically everyone's going, dad! We go on a guided tour of the city, including the Eifel Tower anc @ boat trip on the Seine, and then we're back in Loncion by Sunday afternoon, so Il ae hame early on Sunday night ‘A: Oh, 'm sure you'l enjoy it. Paris is a lovely city, | just ‘want to make cure you have enough suporvision 5 ‘As soon as wo took off, tho basket started swaying trom side to side, vihich to0% a while to get used to, Apadt fom, the slight ereaking that eaused, there wasn'ta sound to bo ‘gard. After doing quite a bit of flying in commercial planes, [thing that's what stunned me most about this{ilabz, Drifting along with the wind meant there was hardly ‘any whistling from the breeze .. 7 You have reached the Local Government Helpline, For general enquiries, prese 1. For tax and finance enquires, press 2. For planning enquiries, press 3. Ear school an furtner ecueation enquiries, press 4. For road end highways enquiries, ress 6, To hear this is again, please press 6. 8 | remember the magazine used to come out on Fridays, and lary Friday after choo! Pd race round tothe newsagent’s ‘and buy a copy, and then spend all evening reading it. It ‘was aimed at gir's axaetlylko mo; itgaw2 vou idans how to shonaa anessores. haw ta wear make up and nad Information about the latest tzende in fashion, The only thing it didn’t have was interview with pop stars and free posters! El? _ > PART 2 You will hear part of a conversation between a journalist and the director of a new commanity college, For quasiione 8-18, complete the sentences. Journalist: M's Underwood, could | start by acking for some basic information? When is the Collage actualy going to ‘open? Irene Underwood: We have the opening ceremony on 21 Abril and we start summer classes on Juno 15%. Journalist: s2e. And do you expecta lat of students to fenrol for the summer school? lene Underwood: I's hard te cay, but there's caninly been alot of intarest— aspecially after a series of adverts we die ‘onthe racic. So I woule: hope wo'll havo a lot of people signing up for coursos. ‘Journalist: Will the opening ceremony attract alot of publicity? Irene Underwood: Yes, | think s0. The mayor will be here to doclace tae Calleae officially epen, and then we have a number of local figures to make epecchee ~inaluding Harry Wateon . Journalist: popula Irene Underwood: That's what we thought! The whole ides Is to get local people interested and asking what the College is, and what it ean do for them. Journalist; So the Idee Isto get local people signing up for the courses .. And how de you plan to do that? lrone Undderwootk Nainly by Involving local people in all sorts of ways. For instance, as far as possible we're going ts have local experts teaching classas here instead of acadomice whe hav litle connection withthe ares. Ws have the chief accountant From a local business teaching fsceountancy classes tat sort of thing. And wa'll put the ‘amahasis on practical subjects to attract students who might not be interested ina theoretical course. ‘The football? Really? Well, he should bo Journalist: $o you're hoping to get students who aro keen ‘on developing thelr skills ~ perhaps people who are already working? Irene Undorwaod: That's right. You see, a lot of people didn't do very well at school and are new in jads trey don't realy enjoy. These people have @ great deal oF potential, and many of them wart to study, We're aoina to be flexible ‘bouithe students we nezept. We believe that students who didn’ do wall at school should enjoy the benefits of higher education, ane we're propared to give tham a chance 10 do eo. i uired ‘racitional colages. Journalist: I'm sure alot of young people will he tempted to enral Irone Underwood: | hopa co. Wo want to attract people sho wouldn't normally think about enrolling for a collage, That’ ications effice in the cancre af na city, to ereateintorost. Jouralis: And bv les can nambers of he pubic et intoren allege? lrene Underwood: They ean. go to ouc wabisite for full, description of what we dar the Internet acidrass if 2 >» PART a You wilt hear five diferent peoole describing what they fe ‘most abaut New York. For questions 19-23, choose fram the fist A-F the reason each speaker gives for why the ety appeals 0 them personally, Use the isttars only ence. There is one extra otter which you do net need to usa 1 ve only been there a couple of times with my wife, who’ a diplomat. I must say the pace of life there is rather he: Although it may sound rather trivial, what engeals to me A 7 a qi ful when | go shopping th not to overspend. The service is excellent, tay have 2 very ‘wide range of goods, and prices are quite reasonable, 2 ‘Oh, definitely the restaurants, Thoro’s such an Incrodible ‘range_of places 10.90. There's Walian, Greek, Chinese, French, German, Indian, Thai... everything you could think of. There's @ culture of going out - some New Yorkers | know literally nover oat at home. And there's a fat of campattian, so that means the quality’ usualy great! a ‘Well, for me the attraction ofa city is its inhabitants. In lew York the fact th utural ita resly exciting ‘plaza.10 he. New York is a mosaie of civilisations, whic ‘absolutely fascinating. I ind cities without eifferent eth ‘Groupe toribly boring, este Tapesenats 2054 1m not so keen on most aspects of big city life, but 1do ‘enjoy the facilities that only big cities have to offer. In " vvarietyof museums and a very active cultural if. Theze ae numerous smallart galleries with works by exciting ‘new artists, who petheps wouldn't be given an oxhibition fof thelr own ina more conservative city. 5 (Ob, New Yori! Yes, love the place. l remember being just stunned by the skyscrapers and thet macical view of the Statue of Liberty .. Now that F've been there a few times, | ‘think what ike most isthe dry wit of the people thers. aks joke out of everything, but i's that clever ‘at humaur that you get in big cities where people have suffered a lot but stil onjoy a good laugh! Teor La >» PART 4 You will hear part of a talk by a deep-see diver For questions 24-20, choose the best answer, A, B or C My name's Ray Garrett, and I'm a professional deep-sea ‘Giver, Lat mo explain how | camo to bo working inthis, prafeczion. Wham I loft achool, I gota job in 2 Inwyar'a coffice, and by the time I was 25, I'd worked my way up to ‘the position of office manacer. i was good at my job, and it ever occurred to me ta lsave or do something else, When our company was hought out and the local office Td always boon ierested in scuba diving, 28 a hobby, and just about that time I sew an advert in 8 magazine. A company was looking for people to train a divers, so | put my name down for the training. Mly mother wasn't at al keen; In fact, ‘she anc my dad cient paieve taining! Scuba diving dovsn't take groat physical strength ‘oF unusual exercise tolerance. allt taxes Is the desire, plus ‘some basie classroom and in-vater training ‘A qualified diver ean safely remain underwater for ‘anywhere from a few minutes t0 over two hours. Most of the work Lodo now isnt very dangerous = or very excitina ‘Myo involves working on shins that have 10 bo repnired, sowe're not even very deen underwater. Working underwater can be dangerous, especially ifwwo do need to go right down tothe soa bed, perhaps to do some work on a shipwreck. People have accidents when they. Stop thinking about the dangers facing them in their i, and Lnever do thar: Lnlways remember that diving can be dangerous. Fm aware ofthe potential hazards, anc I never ‘oxc00d the time limit of my dives, which deponcs on various parameters ke depth, rate of air eonsumotion, and the profile of any dives | have done in the previous six to twelve hours. ‘Atthe moment we'te doing quite an exciting job: looking {or buried treasure! Well, | suppose its not exactly lke that 208 FCE Tests Tapescrints fea working off the coast of inna. si ‘2gal The ship is tho $8 Union, and sho was traveling from the Northern States af Americ tothe South just after the ‘American Givi War. For a longtime, nobody knew wher the shipivrack was, but a team from the University of New rieans found it lat year, using some new sonar ‘equipment, The ships supposed to have 2 lot of gold on ‘Working on a shipwreck sounds absolutely fascinating, but it can be extremely dangerous at the same time. Potential hhazards of diving at such depth include de-compression sickness, sir embolism, hypothermia and physical exhaustion. On top of thal, the ship ean break up at any. ‘ime, which hi Inside. A coupie ef days ago I had a lucky escape when part ‘of the shipyiteck fell, anc that's the sort of thing that can realy cause problos for dor. il 0 geat profession! Tis _ >> PART 1 You wilt hear people taking in eight different situations For quastions 1-8, choose tho best answer A, B or C. 1 According to @ recent survey, text messages have superseded phono calls as the most common use fora ‘mobile phone among young people. Mare than eight out of ‘ten people under the ace of 25 are more likely o send sSomaane.atext messnge than cal. At the other end of the scale, ust 14 percent of those aged over 55 said they [preferred to text, Sending a birthday greeting was the most popular uso of toxt. 2 Good evening, and weleame to a special edition of Driving Force’, devoted this week to the issue of car security. Why is there an increase in the number of vehicies being stolen, eepite technological advaness In eeeurity systems? Can a stolen vehicle ae tracked! electronically? Do steering wheel Tocks reslly work? And with me to discuss these issues is Batty Crawford, designer of the now Voriox GT, tha car ‘which was tenently declared cat of the yen 3 ‘Torry, | need you to do something for me. You remember the enquiry we had from Head Office about eosteutting ‘measures? Yes, they want a summary of net mare than 609 ‘words describing our basic attitude — whieh is that we can't ‘cut costs without recucing essential services. No, I much rather vou faxedit, and let me check it before you send it ott Christmas! ‘That’ right, Audrey! What a greet evening! | really hadn't expected to onjoy myself so much. 4 ‘A: John, hello! | haven't so9n you since we went out at 5 ‘A: Oh, thought you'd like it. You just haven't had enouah‘opnortunities to see really good plays in a first-class theate. Br Ithink you'r right. expected it to be really boring, but itwas one of the riost exciting things Ive ever seen! 5 ‘Aunt Mauce wes rather a rebel for her time. She grew up just after the Great War, whon woman weren't really ‘expected to have any profession. Atthe tine the eqmmen belief in upper middle-class feriies was that decent ‘aspoctable gids couldn't have a carear in show business. so her parents ware absolutly fui a ‘she had enrolled at drama school and was leaving home! 6 A: Amanda, got mum's presont, but are you sure she's ‘going to ike i? A guide to aly? B: Bute a guide to the eaoking in afferent parts of the country. You know how mum likes to experiment with ‘cocking, and sho’s boon gotting really koon on Italian cocking B: Yes, she cen read about the cooking and then try out the cishes on us A: That's right; theve’s a catina section in the back of the 1ho0s, She'll love it! 7 Good evening ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to Gallery Multiplex, Please check your tcksts for the start Limes ofthe Mims, and make sure you go co the Flght. section of the cinéma. This evening we have Eve and Adam [ust starting in Scroun 1, and at 18.46 Husreano starts in Sereen 7. In just over 20 minutes, at 18.55, acing Fever Deaing in Screen 8, and at the seme time Details of the Fall arte in Seroon ® ‘Acupressure isan ancient Chinete healing method that involves applying pressure to serain parts ofthe body to ‘elle pain. relaxes muscular tension and balances the Vital forces of the body. Asuntaseura can provide lish {com head, neck and! shaulslor aghos, premote heating af Injuries and give an overal feeling of wellbeing, Peis >> PART2 You will hear part of a radio programme obout three types of computer software. For questions 8-18, complete the sentences, ‘This week 'm going to be taking a look at three new software proctcts that are just about to hit the market. T first of theso is a programme that oxplains oxaetly how al sorts of machines, devices end instruments work, Caled “Tall ne How. this extremely useful package from the Highland Software company in Edinburgh dosorvos to bo 2 greet suceess, in my view. It combines virtually all the features that good software should display, and at a ver affordablo price ‘and upwards, although suspact youngor kids whe aro ‘experts at computer uso wil also find it attractive. The ‘only limiting factor isthe king of PC you have, since the ‘syaiom renuirements here are quite sophisticates, However there is a problem with tne snacd af operation, \hich rather lets the product davin; things often move far ‘more slowly than you would expect, especially when ‘accessing the special feature that connects you to Internet sites. ‘The second product I've been testing on your behalf is ‘almad at a completely diferent market. ‘Balances! is a ‘financial sofnware package to be released next month by [Expert Software, she company that started off providing ‘Software for presentations and other office applications. i's basicaly designed for sall-omployad people and small ‘companies that don't have their own accounting Cepartments, It allows you to forecast incoma and ‘expenditure for the coming year once vou have fad.in all {ine relevant information. What's more, the designers of the software have made 2 spacial arrangement withthe tax ‘office so that updates aco regularly available; you just dowaload from the tax office website and it automatically Updates the software, Finally. the very latest in software applications for the motorist. ‘Road Works’ ia package designed to make sure (ou get to your destination as quickly and ensily ns possible. The idea is relatively simple: 8 special service {ives you information about roadworks, trafic jams and ‘ny other 90rts of delay on the road alwad. You nead 1a have a satelite navigation system in vour cat, end this software plugs into that and then uses your mobile phone to connect to the spacial service centre. And to make sure you really are kept aware of the current situation, the {predict ths will be very popular with commercial travellers and lorry companies, Well, tht's all for now, and next weak Il be looking at. Tis _ yo PART You will hear five different poopie telking about a journal or magazine they read regularly, For questions 19- 23, chanee from the list A-F tho reason wach speaker gives for tho Importance of this publication to them personally. Use the Jelters only once, There is ane extra latter which you do not eed tose. 1 I write about style and fasion, and although t have my ‘oun ways af finding out what the bg fashion houses are yPART 4 You wilf boar a radio Interviow with an actress wha is dyslexic. Far questions 24-30 choose the best answer, A, B orc, Interviewer: Today 'm going to be talking to one of the most suceassful young aciressee in Hellywaod, Kay Stanley, about a special aspect of her work ~ one that's not vvory well know on this sige of the Aantie, And that’s the Stanlay Trust. Kay, weleame ta the programme, Would you Start by explaining what the Stanley Trust is? Kay Stanloy: Sur. i's basically an organisation sat up oy. sy father to helo kdls who have problems reading and ‘writin = Kids with dyslexia. 'm dystoxie myzolf,you £0, and after !had besa diagnosed, my dad realised there waran't many organisations for dyslexic kids, and he decided to set one up himself a fow yoars later. 208 c= Tapescrips Interviewer re one of the probleme with dyslexia is ‘hat it ian't diagnosed in many eases, or not early enous, ‘Was this what happened with you? Kay Stanloy: | usod to loam stories off by heart by playing ‘the tapes of them ever and ever again, and then pretend. to read them. In fact, was so good at it that my mum only ven she caught ma learning the stories like that! Then my parents got me fexemined by a doctor, and luckly, he knew something about dyslexia, so he sert me te én expert. He said I'm ‘eety fortuna le wit Interviewer: You mantion an expert on dyeloxic: you must ‘know quite alot about kt yourself by now? Kay Stanley: do, yes, but one of tho probleme with dyslexia is that even tho spectaliets don't really understand 4k Thay know dyslexics think in a cifferent way from thst ‘peoale, Dyslexics are of above avarage intaliganee_ they. hhave distinctive talants and s erestive imagination. But whether dysiaxis has ather affects on the brain or not, nobody really knows. Some people say you use a diferent sort of logic! you're dyslexi anc i's easler for you to solve problems, but it's herd to test that Interviewer: And once you were diagnosed, cic you start to improve? Kay Stanley: Not immadiatoly. At fist, | was too unhappy about the whole thing, and my parents felt frustrated and confused. ! knew at an early ave that | wanted co besore {an actress, and cutting schoo! qualifietions was nat priority for me. In the end, did work herd to improve my ending skills just to show my fella stutlents that Lwas ‘every bitas clever as they were, Interviewer: Is it better for childion with dyslexia to got spocial treatment? Kay Stantey: depends what you mean by that. don't think i’s a good idea to isolate them and put thom in special schoo's, because thet makes them feel ewhivard. (On the other hand, they de need extea teaching in reading -andwriting. by teachors who understand the problem. Interviewer: And getting back to the Stanley Trust; how do you feel you can bust Nolp tho Trust? Wil yau be giving spovches about dysicxia in publie? Kay Stanley: | daub it, | think the public weuld gat trod of ‘somaone like me talking about the subject all the time. ‘Saoms ta me the best thing cen do is set a good example slyslexios can fa Interviewer: Well, | wish you luck with that. An thank you {or talking 10 us toca, Kay Stanley: Thank you,