C1 ADVANCED

TEST
PAPER 1 Reading and Part 1
use of English • For questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best
Part 3 fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
PAPE R 2 Writing
Part 4 Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
PAPER 3 Listening
Part 5
PAPER 4 Speaking Part 6 Example:
Part 7 0 A event B aspect C field D division
Part 8

-B

Essential tipa Nature's clocks

Read through the whole text
to get a general idea of what
it is about. Our biological clocks govern almost every (0) .. . .. ... of our lives. Our sensitivity
to stimuli (1) ..... ... over the course of the day, and our ability to perform certain
The correct option must
have the correct meaning. It functions is subject to fluctuations. The middle of the day, for example, is the
can also be part of a phrase,
collocation, idiom, phrasal (2) .. . ..... time for tasks such as making decisions. Anything that demands physical
verb or expression. co-ordination, on the other hand, is best attempted in the early evening. What is
The correct option must fit in (3) ........, there is a dramatic drop in performance if these activities are (4) ... ... .. out
the sentence structurally. All
the four options will be the at other times. The risk of accident in a factory, for example, is 20% higher during
right part of speech (noun,
adjective, verb, adverb, the night (5) ... ..... .
etc.), but only one will be
correct in the context of the
sentence. For instance, the Primitive humans lived in tune with the daily cycle of light and dark. Today, we are
correct option may be the (6) ... ... .. convinced that we can impose schedules on our lives at will. Sooner or
only word that is followed
by a preposition that comes later, however, we pay a (7) ........ for ignoring our natural rhythms. A good example
after the gap. So, check the
words on either side of the is jet lag, caused when we confuse our body's biological clocks by (8) ........ several
gap carefully to see what time zones. Jet lag often lasts for several days and can badly affect our decision-
collocates with them.
making ability.
Question 2: One of the options
does not collocate with time.
Of the other three options, only
one has the correct meaning of
A modifies B ranges C varies D wavers
'best'. 2 A peak B summit C maximum D optimum
Question 3: Only one of the
options forms a fixed expression
3 A more B else C different D besides
with what is and has the 4 A made B gone C carried D set
meaning of 'in addition' or
' moreover'. 5 A labour B work C duty D shift
Question 4: All four options 6 A powerfully B firmly C steadily D highly
can form phrasal verbs with
out, but only one collocates 7 A price B fine C fee D cost
with activities to mean 'perform
activities'.
8 A landing B penetrating C crossing D travelling
Question 6: Only one option
co llocates with convinced.

c1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use Of English Part 1

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PAPER 1 Reading and lliJill

use of English Part 2 For questions 9-16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each
PAPER 2 Writing Part 3 gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Part 4 Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
PAPER 3 Listening
Part 5
PAPER 4 Speaking Part 6
Part 7
Example:[] IIM!olslrl I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I
Part 8

Angkor Wat
Billed as one of the (0) ........ important historical and archaeological sites in Asia ,
Angkor Wat is a stunning marvel in Cambodia. Dating (9) .. .. .... centuries, the
numerous temples and other examples of civilisation were the centre of the Khmer
Empire. It is believed that the construction of the temples at this site began in 1122
and during (10) ... ..... lifetime the site extended to cover approximately 400 square
kilometres.

One of the biggest problems facing the historical site is (11) .... .. .. of tourism.
(12) .. .. .. .. large numbers of tourists can provide stable economic revenue, it is
likely that swarms of tourists will create irreversible damage to the already-fragile
structures. Preservation is (13) ........ more crucial at Angkor Wat due to the fact that
it is still populated by descendants of the Khmer people. The local population
(14) ........ observe the ancient practices of prayer and participate in traditional
activities such as music, dance and handicrafts. It is important that (15) ........
disciplines are respected, not only (16) ........ traditional purposes but also because
crafts like basket-weaving provide further sustainability for the people of the region.

Esse,,ntial tips
Read through the whole text to get a general idea of what it is about.

Decide what word(s) in the sentence are grammatically related to the gapped word.
This will help you decide what part of speech is needed (auxiliary verb, pronoun, article,
preposition, etc.).

Read the whole sentence to see if the word you need is part of a longer phrase, such as
either ... or ... .
It may be that two (or even three) words could fit in the gap, so do not assume the word
you are thinking of is wrong if you can also think of one or two alternatives.

Question 9: This clause refers to the temples. The missing word forms part of a phrasal
verb. What is the phrasal verb and what does it mean?
Question 10: The word you need modifies 'lifetime'. Read the whole sentence and ask
yourself: the lifetime of what?
Question 12: This sentence consists of two contrasting clauses. These clauses contrast the
idea that tourists bring revenue with the idea that they cause irreversible damage. What
word is used to introduce a clause that contrasts with a later clause?
Question 14: The local population are descendants of the Khmer people and they continue
to observe the same rituals. You need a word that expresses the idea that they did these
things in the past and they continue to do them in the present.

C1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use of English Part 2

C1 ADVANCED

TEST
PAPER 1 ••
use of English • For questions 17-24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end
of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an
Part 3
example at the beginning (0).
Part II
PAPER 3 Listening Part 5 Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
PAPER II Speaking Part 6
Part 7 Example: @J IA j c jr l IM I !TM I I I I I I I I I I I
Part 8

Elephant training
Essential tipa If you are travelling in Thailand , you can now take part in
Read through the whole text an (0) ...... .. of an unusual kind. For a sum of money which ACTIVE
to get a general idea of what it
is (17) ........ modest, you can spend a few days at CREDIBLE
is about.
an elephant-conservation centre training to be a
Decide what type of word is
needed in each gap (e.g. verb, mahout (elephant driver).
noun, adjective or adverb).

Look at the word in capital MAJESTY

Primarily set up in an endeavour to preserve the (18) ....... .
letters. You may need to
change its form to fit the gap. Thai elephant, the centre welcomes tourism as a means
Think about what prefixes and of funding itself. Nevertheless, its programme remains
suffixes you could add .
strictly in (19) ... ... .. with the traditions of Kachasart, the ancient KEEP
Some words will need more method of studying elephants, and the mahouts build up very
than one change.
close relationships with their elephants. Training is believed
Check the spelling carefully
and consider whether the word to be (20) .... .. .. to the elephants, providing them with physical BENEFIT
should be singular or plural. STIMULATE
and mental (21) .. .. ..... Their well-being is considered of
Question 17: Think carefully utmost importance.
about the type of word you need
here. You will need to add both a
prefix and a suffix. The elephants are captive, of course, and the centre
Question 19: The gapped word CRITIC
forms part of the expression in
has been (22) ... .. ... for not allowing them to go free .
... with, which means ' matching The reality, however, is that (23) ... ..... deforestation has EXTEND
something'.
Question 22: You need to make
left wild elephants struggling to survive in habitats that
a verb from a noun here. Make are shrinking almost on a (24) ... ..... basis, and the centre DAY
sure you use the correct verb
form . There are two ways of offers them a sanctuary - for the time being at least.
spelling this word, and both can
be correct.

14 C1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use of English Part 3

1•;w1,
PAPER),t Reading and

... . .
Use of English
.
•

Part 4
For questions 25-30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning
to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must
use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0) .
PAPER 3 Listening
Part 5 Example:
PAPER 4 Speaking Part 6
0 Jane regretted speaking so rudely to the old lady.
Part 7
Part 8 MORE

Jane ... ....... .. .. ..... ...... .... . .... .... ... .. politely to the old lady.

Essential tips Example: @J twlSHED SHE HAD SPOKEN MORE

For each question, read both
senten ces carefully . The Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.
second sentence must convey
the same information as the
first sentence, but in different 25 Pop in for a chat whenever you are in town.
words .
HAPPEN
The key word in capital
letters must be used without If ..... .. .................................. ................ . in town, pop in for a chat.
changing its form in any way.

You may need to change the 26 Paula had just reached the gate when it began to rain .
order in which you give the
information, and the form of THAN
some words from the first No sooner ... .......... ......... .. ......... ....... .... .. ... .. ....... it began to rain.
sentence.

Some questions may 27 ' Mark wrote that poem, not Ian; said Helen.
require you to change from
a negative sentence to a IT
positive one, or from a
passive structure to an active According to Helen, .... .... .... .. ... .. ... .. ........ .... .... .... ........... ... that poem, not Ian .
one (or the other way round -
be prepared for this!). 28 Even if it is expensive, they want to stay in the hotel by the beach.
You must use between three MAY
and six words in your answer.
If you write too few words Expensive ..... .. ......... .............. .................. ... .. ... .. , they want to stay in the hotel by
or too many, you will lose the beach.
marks.

Question 26: Think about 29 Unless you tell the truth, the school trip will be cancelled.
the word order here. Certain
negative structures at the start MEAN
of a sentence are followed by Your failure .. ............ .............. ... ............. ....... ..... .. the cancellation of the school
inversion (e.g. Never before had
Caroline seen such a beautiful trip.
garden).
Question 27: How can you use it 30 Noriko has never been here before, so it is possible that she has got lost.
to emphasise that Mark, not Ian,
wrote the poem? HAVE
Question 30: How can you Noriko .... .. .... ... ............. ....... ................ .... .... . it is the first time she has ever been
express the idea of possibility?
here.
You need a structure with a
modal verb (more than one
modal verb is possible) . You
will also need a suitable linking
word.

C1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and Use Of English Part 4

C1 ADVANCED

TEST 1
PAPER 1 Reading and Part 1
Use of English Part 2 You are going to read a magazine article. For questions 31-36, choose the answer(,\
Part 3 B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. '
Part 4 Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

PAPER 4 Speaking Part 6

Part 7
Part 8

The beauties of the stone age

Jane Howard reviews some ancient works of art.

I have just come home after viewing some astonishing works of art that were recently discovered in Church
Hole cave in Nottinghamshire. They are not drawings, as one would expect, but etchings - shapes cut into the
rock- and they depict a huge range of w ild animals.The artists who created them lived around 13,000 years ago,
and the images are remarkable on a variety of counts. First of all, their sheer number is staggering: there are 90
in al l. Moreover, 58 of them are on the ceiling. This is extremely rare in cave art, according to a leading expert,
Dr Wilbur Samson of Central Midlands University. 'Wall pictures are the norm; he says. 'But more importantly,
the Church Hole etchings are an incredible artistic achievement. They can hold their own in comparison with the
best found in continental Europe.' I am not a student of the subject, so I have to take his word for it. However,
you do not have to be an expert to appreciate their beauty.

In fact, it is the wider significance of the etchings that is likely to attract most attention in academic circles,
since they radically alter our view of life in Britain during this epoch. It had previously been thought that ice-age
hunters in th is country were isolated from people in more central areas of Europe, but the Church Hole images
prove that ancient Britons were part of a way of living, th inking and seeing the world that had spread right across
the continent. And they were at least as sophisticated as their counterparts on the ma inland.

News of such exciting discoveries spreads rapidly, and thanks to the internet and mobile phones, a great many
people probably knew about this discovery within hours of the initial expedition returning. As a result, some
etchings may already have been adversely affected, albeit inadvertently, by eager visitors. In a regrettably late
response, the site has been cordoned off with a high, rather intimidating fence, and warn ing notices have been
posted.

An initial survey of the site last year failed to reveal the presence of the etchings. The reason lies in t he
expectations of the researchers. They had been looking for the usual type of cave drawing or painting, which
shows up best under direct light. Consequently, they used powerful torches, shining them straight onto the rock
face. However, the Church Hole images are modifications of the rock itself, and show up best when seen from
a certain angle in the natural light of early morning . Having been fortunate to see them at this hour, I can only
say that I was deeply - and unexpectedly - moved. While most cave art often seems to have been created in
a shadowy past very remote from us, these somehow convey the impression that they were made yesterday.

Dr Samson feels that the lighting factor provides important information about the likely function of these works
of art. ' I think the artists knew very well that the etchings would hard ly be visible except early in the morning.
We can therefore deduce that the chamber was used for rituals involving animal worship, and that they were
conducted just after dawn, as a preliminary to the day's hunting .'

However, such ideas are controversial in the world of archaeology and human origins. Dr Olivia Caruthers of the
Reardon Institute remains unconvinced that the function of the etchings at Church Hole can be determined with
any certainty. 'When we know so little about the social life of early humans, it would be foolish to insist on any
rigid interpretation. We should, in my view, begin by tentatively assuming that their creators were motivated in
part by aesthetic considerations - while of course being prepared to modify this verdict at a later date, if an d
when new evidence emerges.'

To which I can only add that I felt deeply privileged to have been able to v iew Church Hole. It is a site of
tremendous importance culturally and is part of the heritage, not only of this country, but the world as a whole.

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Essential tips 31 According to the text, the images in Church Hole cave are
A unique examples of ceiling art.
This part of the exam tests B particularly beautiful cave paintings.
your detailed understanding C superior in quality to other cave art in Britain.
of a text, including the views
and attitudes expressed .
D aesthetically exceptional in their own right.

Read through the text quickly 32 What is the cultural significance of these images?
to get a general idea of what
A They indicate that people from central Europe had settled in Britain.
it is about. Do not worry if
there are words or phrases B They prove that ancient Britons hunted over large areas.
you don' t understand. C They reveal the existence of a single ice-age culture in Europe.
D They suggest that people in Europe were more advanced than Britons.
The questions follow the
order of the text. Read each
question or question stem 33 According to the text,
carefully and underline the A the discovery of the images should not have been made public.
key words. B the images in the cave are vulnerable to damage.
Look in the text for the C many people visited the cave within hours of its discovery.
answer to the question. One D the measures taken to protect the images have proved ineffective.
of the options will express the
same idea, but don't expect
34 Why were the images not discovered during the initial survey?
that it will do so in the words
of the text. A They were not viewed from the right direction .
B People were not expecting to find any images.
Question 31: An option can only C The search took place at the wrong time of day.
be correct if all the information D The torches used were too bright.
contained in it is accurate. Look
at option A: are the images in
Church Hole ' unique examples 35 What conclusion does Dr Samson draw from the lighting factor?
of ceiling art'? The text says they A Rituals were common in animal worship .
are 'extremely rare in cave art'. B The artists never intended to make the images visible.
Is this the same? Look at option C The images were intended to be seen at a certain time of day.
B: are the images in Church Hole
' particularly beautiful'? And are D Ice-age hunters kept animals in the cave.
they 'paintings'?
Question 33: Look at option 36 According to Dr Caruthers,
A . What does the writer say A we cannot make inferences from cave art.
about the discovery of the B the images in Church Hole do not serve any particular purpose.
images being made public?
Look at option B. If something
C experts know absolutely nothing about life 13,000 years ago.
is ' vulnerable to damage', what D the reasons such images were created are open to question.
might happen to it? Look at
optio n C. The text says 'many
people probably knew about
the discovery within hours of
the initial expedition returning' .
Is this the same as saying
' many people visited the cave
within hours'? Look at option
D. Were the measures definitely
ineffective?
Question 35: Sometimes you will
find words from the options in
the text. Be careful: the meaning
in the text is not necessarily
t he same as that in the answer
options. Here, option D says
the hunters 'kept animals in the
cave', but the te xt says the cave
was used for 'rituals involving
anim al worship', which is not the
same thing .

c1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use of English Part s

C1 ADVANCED

TEST
PAPER 1 Reading and 1·
.
Use of English •• You are going to read four contributions to a debate about the value of sending
people into space. For questions 37-40, choose from the contributions A-D. The
....
• l • • •

contributions may be chosen more than once.

'
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
• • Part 6
Pa rt 7
Part 8

M anned space missions

Is it a good idea to send people into space? Four scientists give their views.

A
What are we looking for out in space? That's the question that needs asking. The only thing we bring back is
knowledge, and robots outperform astronauts in that respect. They are cheaper to put into space, they can stay
there longer and they can collect and retain far more information. The early manned space flights generated
genu ine interest around the world, but who really cares nowadays, apart from a minority in whose interest it
is that vast sums should continue to be invested? Who really believes it will ever be feasible to ship back large
quantities of valuable materials from the moon, Mars or another planet, let alone migrate to these places in
the event of a catastrophe? What is the priority?To try to create a station on Mars which could accommodate a
handful of people, or to do something here to try to resolve global warming?

B
Space exploration, whether manned or not, is hugely expensive, and this is probably a key reason why it seems
to have lost its appeal for many people.The fact is, however, that our galaxy is littered with giant meteors like the
one that struck the Earth 16 million years ago, w iped out the dinosaurs and precipitated an ice age. Other cosmic
dangers exist, as do threats on Earth itself, and one day the human species may only survive by settling in a new
home. If we are to form colonies on the moon or other places in space, we have no alternative but to go there
ourselves and do it, and that requires preparation. Robots tend to be good at certain tasks like collecting data,
but their ability to think critically and creatively and to engage in problem-solving is limited . Some experiments
that can only be conducted in space require physical and intellectual dexterity and these are skills that only
humans possess.

C
People with a vested interest will say that for humans to travel beyond the Earth is important for the prestige and
glamour of space exploration, and for the way it draws young minds into science and technology. However, for
the cost of putting a few people into space for a few days, science education in schools could be transformed
by creating smaller classes, new laboratories and equipment. Now, wouldn't that be exciting! So much of the
investment in manned missions goes into keeping astronauts alive and safe, and the really useful science takes
second place. The idea that humans will ever be able to (or want to) settle on the moon or anywhere else in
space is unth inkable, so investment for that purpose is ludicrous, but the technological stimulus gained from
the development of robotics and compute r programmes that can deal with things in real time without people
around has immense value on Earth, as well as in space.

D
Manned space flight is not primarily about science. The truth is that developments in science and computer
design mean that satellites, robots and other technology are probably better than astronauts at collecting
in formation from space which we can use on Earth . But people do not get excited when they see robots
la u nched into space. Computers attached to a rocket don't stimulate the imagination or the enthusiasm for space
exp loration . And we do need to explore space, whatever the financial implications. In the long term we need to
fin d out whether we can survive ?ut~ide the Earth's orbit. It's a question of our species ' survival. Astrophys icists
ha ve worked out that at some point in the future - we do not know when - the sun will engulf the Earth, and for
the speci es t o continue, when that happens, we need to be elsewhere.

118 C1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use of English Part 6

 Which writer

has a different opinion from the others about the

inspirational significance of manned space missions? 37

has a similar view to writer B about the importance

of establishing whether humans can live on other planets?

expresses a different view from the others regarding

the relative efficiency of manned missions for carrying I 39 I
out research?

shares writer P<s opinion about the cost effectiveness

of sending people into space? I"'° I

Essential tips
This part of the exam tests your ability to understand Question 37: The key words in this question are different
opinions and attitudes expressed in different texts and to opinion from the others and inspirational significance. All
identify whether different writers agree or disagree with the questions are about 'manned space missions' so there
each other. There are always four short texts by different is no need to highlight that. You need to find three views
writers, and the four texts are all on the same subject. that are similar and one that is different. The relevant part
of Text A is: The early manned space flights generated
Read the main title and the four texts quickly to get a genuine interest around the world, but who really cares
general idea of what they are about. Don't worry if there nowadays ... ? The relevant part in text Bis: it seems to have
are words or phrases you don't understand. lost its appeal for many people. Are they similar or different
opinions? Now, go through the same process with texts
Look carefully at the four questions, highlighting the key C and D.
words in each. Question 40: The key words here are: shares writer A's
opinion and cost effectiveness. All the texts are about
Read the first text and highlight the sections of the text
sending people into space so there is no point highlighting
that refer to each of the questions. Write the question
that. The relevant part of text A is: They are cheaper to put
numbers next to the relevant parts of the text. Then do
into space, they can stay there longer and they can collect
the same for each text.
and retain far more information. If you look at the previous
Then look across the four texts and compare the sections sentence, it is clear that they refers to 'robots'. So, writer A
that refer to Question 37. Read them carefully and believes that robots are more cost-effective than humans in
decide which ones express similar views and which have space. Now, look through the other three texts and highlight
different views. references to cost. Which one expresses a similar view to
that of writer A?

C1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use of English Part G

 PAPER 1 Reading and Part 1
use of English Part 2
You are going to read a newspaper article about a company that makes fruit drinks.
Six paragraphs have been removed from the article. Choose from the paragraphs
PAPE R 2 Writing Part 3
A-G the one which fits each gap (41--46). There is one extra paragraph which you do
Part 4
PAPER 3 Listening not need to use.
Part 5
PAPER 4 Speaking Part 6 Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

A peach of an idea
At the end of the 1990s, three friends in their mid- Innocent's refusal to compromise on this point
20s, Adam Balon, Richard Reed and Jon Wright were presented them with some problems when they first
thinking of starting a business. They took £500 worth started talking to potential suppliers, Adam says. This
of fruit to a music festival in west London, made a was when they discovered the truth about the majority
huge batch of smoothies - fru it drinks blended with of so-called natural fruit drinks.
milk and yoghurt - and asked their customers for a
verdict. 44

41 'Na"i"vety', adds Richard, who is always ready with a

soundbite, 'can be a great asset in business because
Looking back, they now admit that they were amazingly you challenge the status quo.' Although Innocent's
na·1ve, thinking it would just take off once they had the drinks are fiendishly healthy, the company has always
recipes and packaging figured out. In fact, the three been very careful not to preach. 'Everyone knows what
budd i ng entrepreneurs had nine months living on they're supposed to do; says Richard. 'But people
credit cards and overdrafts before they sold their first just don't, especially when they live in a city. We just
smooth ie. thought, "Wouldn't it be great to make it easy to get
hold of this natural fresh goodness?" Then at least
42 you've got one healthy habit in a world of bad ones.'

45
Only five years later, though, Innocent had become
Britain's leading brand of smoothie, selling about 40%
of the 50 million downed annually by British drinkers. 'In essence; explains Jon, 'we simply froze some of
Eight years after that, Innocent employed 250 staff, our smoothies and threw in a bit of egg to make it
were selling over 200 million smoothies per week all stick together.' To help testers make up their minds
around the world, and a majority stake in the company about which combinations worked, they dusted off the
had been bought up by the international giant, Coca old "yes " and "no" bins and put them out again. And
Cola. What was the recipe for this startling success? once again their methods proved fruitful.

43 46

'We didn't rule it out completely; says Richard . 'But

the three of us have always gone away once every
three months to talk about what we want out of the
business and we've always been in the same place.
So as long as we're excited and challenged and proud
of the business, we're going to want to be a part of it.'

120 C1 Advanced Test 1 PAPER 1 Reading and use of English Part 7

A Most are made from concentrated juice with E They also seem to have managed to stay friends,
water - and perhaps sweeteners, colours and and the fact that each member of the team
preservatives - added. 'We didn't even know brings a different and complementary set of
about that when we started; Adam explains. 'It skills to Innocent seems to have helped them
was when we started talking to people and they avoid any big bust-ups over strategy.
said, "OK, we'll use orange concentrate;' and we
said, "What's concentrate?" and they explained it F So, at another festival in 2004, the Innocent
and we said, "No, we want orange juice:" team tried extending their range of products
into desserts. 'For us there was this problem of
B Probably something to do with pure, Sunday evenings, sitting down to watch a film
unadulterated ingredients with a dash of quirky with a big tub of ice cream - it's nice to munch
advertising. As one campaign put it, their drinks through it, but very bad for you; Richard adds,
are not made from fruit, they are fruit.
G They found that the finances were the basic
C 'We decided to keep it simple; says Richard. We stumbling block. But they eventually had a lucky
had a bin that said "yes" and a bin that said "no'; break when Maurice Pinto, a wealthy American
and at the end of the weekend the "yes" bin was businessman, decided to invest in them. In total,
full of empty bottles. We quit our jobs the next it took 15 months from the initial idea to taking
day.' the product to market,

D Their early years of success coincided with

increasing consumer concerns about healthy
eating, and Innocent soon became worth a lot
of money to potential buyers. Was there ever a
temptation in those early years to sell up and go
and live on a desert island?

Essential tips
This part of the exam tests your understanding of how When you have found a paragraph that may fill a gap,
a text is organised and how paragraphs relate to each read the paragraph that comes before it and the one that
other. For example, a paragraph might give details about comes after it to see that they fit together.
an idea mentioned previously, or it may present another
side of an argument. Re-read the completed text and make sure it makes
sense.
Read through the text quickly to get a general idea of
what it is about. Don't worry if there are words you don't Question 41: The last sentence in the previous paragraph
understand. describes how Balon, Reed and Wright 'asked their
customers for a verdict'. Which gapped paragraph describes
Look for links between the main text and the gapped how customers gave their opinion?
paragraphs. The gapped paragraph may have links either
Question 43: The previous paragraph ends with the question
to the paragraph before it or to the paragraph after it, or
What was the recipe for this startling success? Look for a
even to both . gapped paragraph which seems to answer this question.
Look for theme and language links. For example: Question 44: The previous paragraph ends with the
sentence. This was when they discovered the truth about
• references to people, places and times; the majority of so-called 'natural fruit drinks'. Look for a
• words or phrases that refer back or forward to another gapped paragraph which describes this 'truth'.
word, phrase or idea in the text. For example, if the
first line of a paragraph says something like This
becomes clear when we look at ... then this refers back
to something expressed in the previous paragraph .

• linking devices such as firstly, secondly, furthermore,

on the other hand, however. These will help you to find
connections between paragraphs.

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 Part 1
Part 2 You are going to read a magazine article in which four people talk about careers
involving foreign languages. For questions 47-56, choose from the people (A-D).
PAPER 2 Writing Part 3
Part 4 Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.
PAPER 3 Listening
Part 5
PAPER 4 Speaking Part 6
Part 7 Which person

mentions being discouraged from studying languages?

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expresses sympathy for those who find language
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Eueatial tips, learning difficult?

In this part of the exam, you points out a common misconception about what it
are required to read several
takes to learn a language?
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short texts to find specific
information, which may
include an opinion or the
expression of an attitude.
enjoys the respect shown due to their language skills? lllibJ
Read the instructions, the title
emphasises the impact learning a foreign language
and the questions.
can have on mother-tongue use?
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Skim through the texts quickly
to get a general idea of what
they are about. Don't worry describes suffering embarrassment through
if there are words you don't
understand.
ignorance of a language? t'Slil
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Read each question again and admits to having been unaware of their abilities?
make sure you understand
what it is asking. Underline

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the key words in the questions mentions the excitement experienced when
(the words that show you
what you should look for in working with languages?
the text).

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Scan the texts for ideas points out what language skills can ind icate about
or words that relate to the someone's personality?
question. Read the relevant
parts of the texts carefully.
cla ims that a lack of career focus is common
Remember that the part of
the text that gives the answer
among language students? I si I
for each question will almost
certainly not use the same
words; instead, it will
ex press the idea in a
different way.
Question 47: The word discouraged Question 49: If the statement is
All th e texts are about the is used in the question. Look for expressed in difficult language,
sam e topic, so similar points other words in the texts that express you need to examine it carefully.
may be made in two or three the same idea. Then check that What is meant by 'a common
texts. When you match a the part of the text you find also misconception'? ' Mis-' refers to
question with a text, make expresses the idea of studying something wrong and conception
su re it reflects exactly what languages. means an idea, so 'a wrong idea'.
is in t hat text. Question 48: Think of other words or Then think carefully about the
phrases that express the same idea meaning of 'what it takes to learn
as find language learning difficult. a language'. There may be more
Then scan the texts for references to than one 'wrong idea' in the texts,
this. Make sure the one you choose and there may be more than one
contains the idea that the writer reference to learning languages.
expresses sympathy.

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 Careers with foreign languages
A Jack Reynolds - interpreter in the UK C Helen Murdoch - IT project manager
Most of my friends studied subjects like business I'm naturally curious and hate not understanding
or engineering, and I suspect they thought learning people, and that's what's always attracted me to
foreign languages was pointless, especially if languages. It works the other way round, too.
your first language is English.That changed when When we're recruiting for a challenging IT project,
I became the interpreter for a couple of Brazilian I always think the candidates who are multilingual
footballers who'd joined Manchester United. tend to be more adaptable and open-minded,
When my friends realised who I was spending which certainly helps us. I went to university in the
time with, my coolness rating definitely shot up, 1980s, and in those days, languages were seen as
which has been nice. I've always been interested no more than a 'nice-to-have'. When I told my father
in languages. I did French and Spanish at school I'd decided to study French, he said, 'Are you sure?
and then added Portuguese at university. To be Wouldn't something more substantial be better?'
honest, I've never seen myself as a brilliant So, I combined it with a management degree.
linguist - I was never the best in my class - With the increasingly competitive marketplace,
but I've worked at it, and when I went to Brazil I think that view's changed. My work has taken
after university I decided to forget any shyness me to different countries, and helped me improve
I might have and immerse myself in the local my French and pick up Arabic and Turkish, an
culture. When I came back to the UK, I was good opportunity not available to everyone, sadly. I've
enough to qualify as an interpreter. Apart from seen at first-hand the difference that knowing a
the sports work, I interpret at conferences. That language can make. I once committed a major
gets my adrenaline going more than being with blunder in an office in Japan. Had I spoken
the footballers, actually. Japanese, I would have known not to do it, and
would have avoided a couple of very awkward
days afterwards.
B Ana Ramirez - educational consultant
I did a degree in English and Russian at university
in Spain. I enjoyed it but I'm ashamed to admit
D Timo Heikkinen - student
that I had no idea what I was going to do with I'm in my final year at university. I'm studying
it when I finished. I was by no means the only Chinese but I also speak English, Swedish,
one from my course in that position, and there's Russian, German and French, and Greek because
a similar thing in other countries, from what my mum's half-Greek, and Finnish as I'm from
I've seen. After a few false starts, I ended up Finland. I recently won a prize for achievement
working for a Europe-wide organisation which in learning languages. To be honest, I hadn't
administers various educational projects. I travel considered myself unusual because I've picked up
around Europe and Russia a lot, so I get to practise languages from going to different countries with
my languages. Part of our brief is to promote my parents who work for international companies.
language learning and I genuinely believe in it. I realise now, however, that I do have a flair
Interestingly, one thing it's given me, apart from a for languages; I've been told I even write well
job and the opportunity to meet people around the in Finnish and Greek. I'm not sure what I'll be
world, is a greater awareness of my strengths and doing next year. I've had a few offers but I'm not
weaknesses in Spanish. Unfortunately, I hear lots very decisive. Quite a lot of people I know are
of people saying 'I'd like to have another language, really good at their subjects - maths, physics or
but it's beyond my abilities.' The truth is, though, whatever - but languages defeat them and that
that anyone can learn a language. We all learn our seriously narrows their options. I'm glad I'm not
mother tongue, after all. You just need the right in their shoes.
conditions and attitude. I absolutely believe that.

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