a ‘Question I: What do youdo when outel someone doit forget to. Question 2: What does the verb reserve! mean Question 3 Look at ‘the festwerd ofeach option Then check to see whch one of these Sralenis dor TEST 2 READING Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer. 1 EEN hi coneces cares? To Carlos Ce Be ao eapey —— A totell him about her holiday Good holday? When you're back 8 _toremind him to do something ‘at college, don't forget to sign up to give him some details, for the language course, Tell me if you need some more information about it. a 2 A You must pay £30 if you want to spay photographs £30 TO RESERVE B_ Weill keep a photograph for yout you py £30 ANY PHOTOGRAPH isd the photos inthe exhibit IN THE EXHIBITION © _ Samet the photos in the extbiton a \What is Shakeh doing inthis < Back Contacts text message? ‘A. offering Elsa her congratulations Elsa, So nice to see you last night! B providing some new information I meant to ask you more about your new job. Brilliant! © thanking Elsa for her lunch \'m sure you're pleased! Let's have lunch soon, Shakeh‘The Study Centre will COLLEGE HOLIDAYS | 4 openagainfor students on ‘Thursday. After next Thursday, the ; open for fewer nouts unt Thursday Study Centre will be ; ; change its opening hous from closed during evenings kg and weekends. What does Keiko feel about the Regent Hotel? We're staying at the Regent Hotel eee nea el wank A. Spewetesinasoestoe first, but it doesn't matter; this ont’ actualy nearer the beach ~ B She prefers another hotel to it. share spending al my tine She thinksit has an advantage Keio READING TEST 2 8Questions 8-10 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘The people below all want to watch a TV programme, (On page 46, there are descriptions of eight TV programmes, Decide which programme would be most suitable for the people below. 6 gms] Sofia and Martina are interested in dance, They like both modern and traditional ballet, and enjoy learning about the dancers’ experiences and ideas, They often go out in the evening, Charlie and Emma are very keen on nature, ‘Question 6:Sfe and particulary wit and the Antarctic. They enjoy Eee txpertedecussing envtonmertalsues, but hey ee don't lke phone-in programmes, ‘and going out. Which description contains these ides) Question 7:Charie andEnmalie rere, Mason and Noah both go cycling every weekend, Wn ass ening hor and ong-etance aces, They wart soe asftespossibeand as ean abot he Cueton Wht do Piston el acing RooadNet oy Postar hs, idea inthe descriptions, ees and css music concer, They iv ine ‘said about both of them? ‘countryside and cannot go to the city very often. 10 | Emilia and Artur are interested in exploration, especially people who go on trips forthe first time Cr in unusual ways, They would like to plan a trip themselves one day. 4 ‘TEST 2 READING‘TV programmes ‘Stage Sensational ‘Three young actors playin this new evening series about a drama club. Keen to escape from the traditional approach of the school, they develop their own modern style ~ but can they manage to show it in public performances? ‘Animal Access It you'te concerned about green issues, it you care about wild animals, here's the programme for you. Join our panel discussion by phoning in with ycur questions or suggestions for keeping our planet safe for animals, and you could even win the top prize: a trip to Antarctica, The Road to Success An enjoyable biography of one of the fastest cyclists of alltime, Mixing old sections of fim with curent interviews ~ and even the chance to phone in with your own questions about technique and so on - this programme wil inspire you to ride faster yourser. Perfect Performances Whether your tastes are traditional or more ‘modem, you'll love this celebration of plays ‘and operas, each one performed to the highest standards and broadcast to your living room, Additional material about history ‘and background is available interactively B_ One Man and His Bike “The longest journey: whether this is your first Viewing or you are returning to keep up-to- date, you'll be entertained by Harry Lomas's self-recorded commentary. Harry describes his strange experiences as he rides around the world on his old red bike, following routes nobody's tried before. Tonight he meets a bear D> Moving Story Follow the joys and heartaches of a junior dance school's attempts to reach the national final championships in different styles. Every afternoon you can see an update oftheir progress and you can phone in your vate on individual performances. F TheLast Paradise The white frozen landscape of the South Pole s said to be the last place humans haven't damaged beyond repair. Watch the fascinating filming of native animals and birds, You'll feel you're there yourself with ‘some of the never-before-used camera techniques. H Routes and Riding For children and parents alike, this programme is designed to get children riding bikes, exploring the countryside, getting fitter ‘and healthier, and learning more about the natural world around them. Special routes are shown for first-time riders. READING TEST 2 6TEST 2 READING fn Questions 11 ~ 15 For each question, choose the correet answer. Design : | \We might think of design as a recent thing: we wear ‘designer’ clothes and sunglasses, ive fancy cas and watch TV programmes about designing ourown supernodem houses. Yt design has accompanied humans troughout ther history. “hink ofthe Egyptian pyramids, fr example, te earest of which was | designed at eat 4500 years ago, No one could sage tha he pyramids are one | ‘of the most amazing designs known to man. Then there are scientific instruments and funtue technology, Amos everyting around ushas ben designed: the chair you'e siting on, the brush you clean your eth wth, the mobile phon tats always in yourhand. Today's top designers are wel-Inown and admired for what they d, especialy wen it comes othe fashion and home intr industries. Tey make a tof tore, too. Whether or ot you think this i fa when others, such as doctors and carty workers, re cut there saving ves andheping people, doesn't make a Aiferene. Afra, ever job has its pace in the world And although it may not be éssentalto have that gorgeous ne jacket ote latest mobile phone, es make our livesa ite bit nice. Not ony do we want things to look good, we need them to do what they'e meant to do, to, And without doubt, good design makes things easir for us. Machines ‘make the manufacturing of goods quick an efcen, smart’ motorways tellus about trac up ahead so we can plan another rout, and architects dream up the ‘most incredible ways to make the best use of space n our homes. How on earth did people manage without today’s oder conveniences"? Somehow, they did. Teke sailors of the past, fr example. What an amazing ‘experience to manage to sal the globe with only the most base of equipment and ‘escover new lands and people! Similar journeys today eke far lss time and are far more areditable. Ships are filed with computes that help them to avoid the worst of he weather, and high-tech crise ships look mare tke kuxury hotels. Their passengers can relax, be entertained and watch the world go by in comfort.1" 2 8 4 18 ‘The wiiter mentions the Egyptian ayramids in order to explain A B c D how attractive they are compared to today's designs. how important they are to made designers. how wel they were designed forthe period. how long design has been around fr. ‘What does the writer say about top designers? A 8 c D They eam too much for what they do. Their ob is as important as other people's. They aim to solve common problems people have. ‘Their work focuses on a limited number of products. Inthe thd paragraph, the writer says that A B c > ‘well-designed products work better than ones which aren't. ‘we expect products to have more than one purpose. today's products can have complicated designs. products of the past were not convenient to use. What does the writer suggest inthe final paragraph? ‘A For some objects, appearance is less important than use. B_ Modern boats are designed to handle any weather condition. © Sea journeys were more exciting in the past. D__Tavellers on cruises have litle knowledge of all the design around them. ‘A good conclusion for this article would be, ‘Design has changed a lt since the days of the pyramids, ‘A but the achievements ofthe past should not be forgotten.’ B c D but designers still use some of the old design methods. but the basic ideas of style remain the same," bbut many of us do not pay attention to it! READING TEST 248 “Fog “tion hich refers ‘people inthis case th Which “option cou ‘elite to how ih ale TEST 2 READING Questions 16-20 Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. Blue Sky Cycling Tours Wondering where to go away this summer? Want a holiday with excitement? 16 |__| Joinus ona Blue Sky Cycting Tour! (Our expert tour leaders wil guide you along a carefully planned route and help you get fit wile you relax. Not onl are they great fun, but they are qualfid fitness instructors, too. 47. | The distance you cover each day will depend on the kind of countryside you're travelling through, and we'll make sure you never get too tired. Our routes include lots of places of intrest, with frequent breaks to enjoy a coffee, @tour of an old castle ora swim ina lake! What you eat i, of course, important when you're cycling for several hours a day! Each lunchtime you'l stop at a diferent village, where you'll be able to try local speciaites.| 18 ‘There's no need to worry about trying to carry your luggage on your bike, as our rivers will take tis from hotel to hotel in our support cars, to be ready for you ‘every night. Accommodation is arranged in good-quality hotels.| 19) This includes single rooms for a small extra payment. Breakfast and dinner are provided, and there's a wide range of healthy meals to choose from. In order to keep our tour groups friendly and safe, we limit the number of quests ‘on each trip. | 20 This means there is plenty of opportunity to get to know ‘each other well and make the most of your leaders’ experience and knowledge. ‘Young people over the age of fourteen are welcome on our trips, provided that they have @ good level of fitness. ‘Contact us to make a booking!You deftly won't egret ‘This means they'l make sure you cycle propery and prevent injury. Well organise entry tickets for youn advance. Prices are per person, based on sharing, but other options are avaiable ‘Our leaders will advise you on what you should have in order to keep your energy levels up. ‘These are decisions that you must make by yourself, ‘This may change depending on the ificuity ofthe route, but will reach no more than fifteen, Iso, then the solution is right in front of you. READING TEST 2 EADINC ny 8Questions 21 ~ 26 For each question, choose the correct answer, Music and feelings It seems that musi is almost as old as human life itself. we knock two things together in time, lke a stick and a drum, for example, we enjoy hearing the (21)______. Music has meaning for humans and it has the power to change how We feel. Itcan make us excited - and it can (22) _8ad feelings. n our minds, we also 29), certain pieces of music with particular people or places. However sometimes we almost do not (24)... the effect that music has on Us. For example, when you watch a TV programme or a fim, there's often music playing - perhaps for the (25)... ofthe time ~ and it tells you, though not directly, hat something dangerous is about to (26), plave, or that this is a romantic moment, and so on. But many people hartly remember the music when they've finished watching the programme. 21 A result Bend © final D answer 22 A form B invent © discover create 23 A join Badd © connect = Dix 24 A realise B know Cc follow D find 25 A main B_ majority most D maximum 26 A make B have © take D get ‘TEST 2 READINGQuestions 27 - 32 For each question, write the correct answer Write one word for each gap. The benefits of broccoli By Flora Brown, Class 108 ‘Some people say they love the taste of broccoli, while others — like me think it’s bitter. ut whatever we think of tis vegetable, experts agree that it's healthy. (27), fat, they say it's really good for us. Experts are trying to decide whetheror (28), broceollis a ‘superfood’ — a {ood whichis especially good for our bodes. This hasn't been decided yet, but the list of benefts broccoli provides is pretty amazing. That's because, lke lots of other green vegetables, it's full of good things. They say that as long (29), we eat plenty of it, broccoli is probably able (80), reduce heart disease, keep our bones strong and help our eyesight One question that (1)... often asked by people like me about vegetables like broccoli, “re they better for us when they are cooked or raw?" Research shows that (92)... method of cooking broccoliis fine - it's the quantity that is important. READING TEST 2rewitngtoafrend oul rma or infra? tan and end ralinan: : ‘TEST 2 WRITING ‘You must answer this question \Write your answer in about 100 words. Question 1 Read this email from your English-speaking friend Alex and the notes you have made, From: Alex Subject: My sisters binhday Hi Its my ste Anna’ birthday next week! I'm excited about celebrating: with her Saturday. ‘You ssid you wouldn't mind helping me choose a present for her. Are you fee tomorrow marning to come shopping with me? [have a couple of ideas for presents. Do you think ts a good idea to buy her semething to wear or shoul just get her 2 £20 git card sot she can send ton what she wants? Shall we have lunch together ater shopping? Anyway, let me know! Alex Write your email to Alex using all the notes. Lic ‘Choose one of these questions. ‘Write your enswer in about 100 words. Question 2 ‘You see this announcement on an English-language website. "articles wanted! ‘Aggreat computer game ‘Me too! __| where to Yes ~ suggest go shopping Explain Sony, but ‘What computer game do you most enjoy playing? What do you like about i? Do you think i is better to play computer games alone or with other competitors? Why? ‘Write an article answering these questions. We will publish the best articles on our | website! White your article Question 3 ‘Your English teacher has asked you to write a story. Your story must begin with this sentence, The clouds over the sea were getting darker. Write your story.ie Questions 1-7 For each question, choose the correct answer. 11 Which is the family's holiday house? 2 What sport has just become avalible atthe sports centre? 3 Whereis the man’s wallet? USTENING TEST 2 3‘Question 4: You wi tear alte cates, butoniyoneo thems ‘when Did aunt went home ‘Question 5: The peoplnthe mile feachpicue athe same Lstenforthe {amiy memes the i.andthe rt ofthe cope. ‘Question 6: You wil hex al oftheiemsin the pictures ste or ‘the one the wernan vill wae. Question 7: The boy et money ofthe ful prce.so what does be have to pay! TEST 2 USTENING 4 5 7 When did David's aunt leave? Which photo are they talking about?Questions 8-13, For each question, choose the correct enswer. 8 You wil hear two trends talking ancut free-time activities, What does the man lke doing? ‘A individual activities, B sociable activities © exercise activities 9 Youwill hear two friends talking about biking. How do they both feel about their next bike ride? ‘A nervous about where it wil take place B_ worried that it wll be too long © anxious about trying new bikes 10 You will hear two friends talking about growing up in the countryside, \What did the woman ike about it? ‘A seeing the attractive landscape B__learning about animals © spending time outside 11 You will hear two friends taking about a concert they have been to. What do they agree about? ‘A how good the concert hall was B_ how good the singer was © how good the sound was. 12 You will hear two friends taking about some university work. \Why isthe man taking to his frier? ‘Ato remind her to check something B_ to war her to arrange something correctly © toaskher to lend him something 13. You will hear two colleagues talking about their work. How does the woman feel about her new job? ‘A amazed by how friendly people are B_ curious about the work she will have to do © grateful forthe help she has received USTENING TEST 2ct Questions 14-19 For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or @ date or a time ‘You will hear a man giving a talk about a sports event to raise money for charity | Mir Olympic Games Location: Greenford Primary School Closing date for entries: (14) Aims: - to raise money for research and a new (15). ~ to encourage children in sport First event starts: (16)_ Parents: make sure children have enough (17). on the day Most popular event expected to be the (18) More children needed for the (19) event 36 TEST 2 USTENINGQuestions 20 - 25 For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Tina about her recent trip to Africa. 20 What does Tina say about the weether during her trip? ‘A trained almost every day. B_Itwas too hot during the day. © twas very cold at night. 21 The first journey Tina made was A inassmal plane. B_ onfoot. © bya special car 22 Onthe second day, Tina felt ‘A. nervous about seeing a lon, B excited to see a giraffe. © surprised to see a monkey. 23 ‘Tina how close she got to ‘Aa group of elephants. B_ some wild dogs. © different birds. 24 Who does Tina think would most anjoy a trip to Zambia? ‘A young people on a break from university B_ couples with young children © retired people who have mere time to travel 25 Tina says she will never forget ‘A the beautiful sunsets she saw each day. B__theinteesting people she met. © the sense of space she experienced. USTENING TEST 238 TIP STRIP Part Start witha simple, erera desergtonof ‘he uation: where ‘te people are and what 5 hapening Then desrbe the photo inmore deta. Tak bo. what the people are dong what hey are wean how youth they ae feeling where theaferent object aye.et rage the examiner ‘ant ze the photo ceserb tin a5 much etal you can, {you dont know 2 wordy to describe (eg kssometing au se fr.) Give reasons for your ideas and opinions (eg Irn they py bec.) Try to ee tang un ‘he examiner sops you TEST 2 SPEAKING iy + What's your name? * Do youwork or are you a student? + Where do you ive? + What do you do/study? TIP STRIP Part | Pras Taktothe examiner inthis part not your partner. Aways anaver in fll erences ‘Ada lite era iformaton to your answers but drt too much Gre shorter answersin this prt. ‘You an pracise your ansvers before the text. bu dort memar them Your answers must sound atu ‘+ What dd you do yesterday evening? What places would you like to vst in + Tellme about the people you live the future? with, + What kind of music do you ike listening to? TIP STRIP Part | Pase2 Tako the examiner in ths part. not your partner Give logeraswers. Try oad extra information he reasons, eval and other interesting deals The questions are aluas about ou Be prepired to tak about thing lke your hobbies an iterests. you hes and disks your studies and so on, ue 2A Playing a video game Now, I'd like each of you to talk on your own about something. I'm going to give each of you a photograph and I'd like you to talk about ‘A, here is your photograph, It shows people playing a video game, [Tum to photograph 2A on page 192, B, you just isten AA please tel us what you can see in the photograph. OQ teat mito ‘Thank you. 2B Learning B, here is ycur photograph. It shows people learning something. {Tur to pho‘ograph 28 on page 196, A, you just listen. B, please tel us what you can se in the photograph, © about t minute Thank you.