Part 1

You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140-190 words in an
appropriate style.

1 In your English class you have been talking about how much admiration
television, sports and other celebrities deserve. Now your English teacher has
asked you to write an essay.

Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Do celebrities deserve the admiration

they receive?

Notes

Write about:

1. the influ ence they have on young people

2. the money they are paid
3 ......... ... ... .. ... (your own idea)

Write your essay.

TEST 8: WRITI NG
 Part 2

Write an answer to one of the questions 2-4 in thi s p

140-190 words in an appropriate style.

2 Your class wants to go on a camping weekend. Your teacher h I

to write a review of a campsite where you stayed recently, includln III
about the area and facilities and explaining why it would be suitabl
your class.

Write your review.

3 You have seen this advertisement in an international travel magazine.

Can you write an article recommending

a great destination in your country to our readers?
We want to know:
• good destinations for young and energetic travellers.
• the scenery, wildlife and adventure opportunities the place has.
• the best time of year to go.

Write your article .

4 You recently saw this advertisement in the local newspaper.

We need enthusiastic young people to help us organise

a series of music festivals.

Write and tell us why you think you would be good for this job. Describe
any experience you have in organising events and say how much time you
could offer us during the summer.

Write your letter. Do not write any postal addresses.

TEST 8: WR ITIN G
 Part 1

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 review of a new pop album .

What does the man like best about it?
A how thoughtful the words are
B how memorable the tunes are
C how well it has been produced
2 You hear a woman talking on the phone.
What is she doing?
A apolog ising for a mistake
B responding to an accusation
C making an alternative suggestion
3 You hear a teenager talking about something he bought.
What did he buy?
A a book of cartoon stories
B a photograph album
C a computer game
4 You overhear a couple talking about playing tennis.
What do they agree about?
A the desire to do well in a competition
B the dangers of doing too much exercise
C the need to have high-quality equipment
5 You hear part of an interview with a young website owner.
Why did he decide to start his own business?
A to live up to other people's expectations
B to find out what he was capable of
C to prove somebody wrong
6 You hear two students talking about fashion.
What are they looking at?
A a blog on a website
B an article in a magazine
C an advertisement in a newspaper
7 You hear two friends talking about a new art form called 'reverse graffiti'.
What do they think about it?
A It shouldn't be considered as art.
B It isn't as attractive as other sorts of graffiti.
C It ought to be encouraged by the authorities.
8 You hear a television scriptwriter talking about her work.
She suggests that if you want to become a scriptwriter, you shou ld
A try talking to a successful director about it.
B get some relevant work experience.
C watch lots of good programmes.

TEST 8 : LISTENING
 Part 2

You will hear a woman called Angela Newell , who is a v l JlIIII I.lI I, t 11 III
her career. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with 1 wit I It " I pi I

Vegetarian chef

Angela first realised she was a good cook after making

(9) ................................................................. for h r ( rn Iy

Ange la studied (10) ................................................................. as well as cookery

on her training course.

In Paris, Angela's training helped her to get work as a

(11) ................................................................. .

Angela stayed in Paris for a period of (12) ................................................................. .

I

The first restaurant where Angela worked was located on a

(13) ................................................................. .

In terms of international cooking, Ange la likes

(14) ................................................................. dishes best.

Angela eventually went to work for a famous

(15) ................................................................. as her personal chef.

The name of Angela's restaurant is (16) ................................................................. .

Angela's restaurant won an award for the quality of its

(17) ................................................................. .

Ange la will have her own (18) ................................................................ .

in the near future.

TEST 8: LISTENING
 Part 3

You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about hotels they stayed
in. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H ) what each speaker says about
their hotel. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not
need to use.

A The new building was very impressive.

Speaker 1 19

8 It wouldn 't be very suitable for families.

Speaker 2 20

C The gardens were nice to walk in .

Speaker 3 21

D Several of the normal facilities weren't available.

Speaker 4 22

E The meals provided were of a high standard.

Speaker 5 23

F Some of the staff didn't seem well trained.

G It would be more suitable for business people.

H It was located close enough to the city centre.

TEST 8: LISTENING
 Part 4

You will hear an interview with a rap musician called Joey Sm 11 , Wll
just started a new career as a movie actor. For questions 24-30,
best answer (A, B or e).

24 Joey thinks the hardest part of making the movie was

A acting and roller-skating at the same time.

B adapting to how the filming was organised.
e convincing people that he was able to act.

25 What does Joey say about roller-skating?

A He mastered the moves relatively quickly.

B He learnt how to do it especially for the movie.
e He couldn't get used to wearing old-fashioned skates.

26 Because the film was set in the 1970s, Joey had to

A wear clothes that didn't suit him .

B talk in a way that made him laugh.
e follow the instructions of acting coaches.

27 When asked about his co-star, Joey says that

A he appreciated the help she gave him.

B he disliked her telling him what to do.
e he found her rather unfriendly.

28 What advice does Joey have for young actors?

A Make sure you know your lines perfectly.

B Don't attempt to speak too naturally.
e Try to hear what you sound like.

29 How does Joey feel about being famous?

A He wishes people would show him more respect.

B He accepts that he cannot have total privacy.
e He dislikes having to be polite to strangers.

30 How does Joey feel about the future?

A He'd like to concentrate on acting work.

B He's keen to go back to being a rap performer.
e He thinks he's too young to have definite plans.

TEST 8: LISTENING