Part 1

Questions 1 – 10

Read the text below, and for each number, circle the correct word on the next page.

Dirt Shirts

Robert Hedin owns a shirt company (0) the Hawaiian island of Kauai. The island is famous (1) its red

earth. Kauai’s earth is red as a result of all the iron that it

(2) . When Robert was a child, his mother used to get angry if he got the red earth on his clothes, (3)

once the dirt marks something, the colour is there for ever.
That’s the (4) why Hawaiians always take their shoes off whenever they

(5) anybody’s home.

One day, a strong wind damaged Robert’s small factory, and a cloud of dirt covered all his shirts in

red marks. It looked (6) his business was finished. But then a friend (7) him a rather interesting

idea. Why not colour the shirts completely red, and call them Dirt Shirts? And that’s exactly (8)

Robert did. His wife (9) .him he was crazy. But the Dirt Shirts soon became a (10) success, and

now his business is worth 60 million dollars!

Example:

0 on in at to

1 by for from of [1]

2 mixes consists contains involves [1]

3 because although unless therefore [1]

4 purpose aim point reason [1]

5 arrive enter come go [1]

6 as how like so [1]

7 made gave advised recommended [1]

8 what how that which [1]

9 said called replied told [1]

10 large high long great [1]

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Part 2

Questions 11 – 20

Complete the message a teenager has left on a website.

For questions 11 – 20, write ONE word in each space.

Example: (0) my

Hi, (0) …my……… name’s Francesco. I was born in Sorrento but I’ve lived in Rome since I was

seven years (11) …old……… I live with my mother, sister and my grandparents in a big

apartment in the centre (12) …of……… the city. My sister is two years older

(13) ………than………. me. (14) …Her……… name is Sofia and we both go

(15) …to……… the same school.

My mother's (16) …a……… doctor. She often comes home late so my grandmother

usually cooks dinner (17) ……for…………. us. She’s very good (18) …………at………….

cooking. My grandfather plays the piano and he sometimes gives (19) …me……… and

my sister lessons after school. I can’t play the piano as well (20) …as……… my sister

but I’m going to practise more. I’m sure that if I do this, I’ll get better.

[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3

Questions 21 – 25

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Becca say to Susan?
For questions 21 – 25, write the correct letter A – H.

Example:

Susan: Hi, Becca. Why weren’t you at school yesterday?

Becca: 0 ……C……

Susan: Oh, nothing too bad, I hope?

A I won’t – and I’ll bring some balls as well.
Becca : 21……G…… [1]
B Why not? It’s nice and sunny. What time
Susan: What did the doctor say? is best for you?

Becca : 22 ……F…… [1] C I wasn’t feeling very well.

Susan: Well, do you still want to play D I’ll wait for you outside the sports centre.
tennis today?
E Yes, I know we can.
Becca: 23…. B…… [1]
F I didn’t see one. My mum told me to
Susan: After lunch I think. Where shall we stay at home.
meet?
G Not really. I’m much better now.
Becca: 24……D…… [1]
H I think that’s right, isn’t it?
Susan: OK. And don’t forget your tennis
racket!

Becca: 25……A…… [1]

Susan: Great! I’ve lost all of mine.

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Part 4

Questions 26 – 35

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
Circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Example:

0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on

Saturday rather than on Sunday.

B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if

she’s not free on Saturday.

C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both

Saturday and Sunday if possible.

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A You should clean under all the desks and

chairs and leave them neatly.

B It’s easier for the cleaners if you leave the

chairs in a neat position.

C The chairs and desks in this classroom have

been arranged neatly by the cleaners.

[1]

27 Jan is emailing to

A invite Sam to the cinema.

B recommend a film to Sam.

C tell Sam what she’s doing on Saturday.

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28 A Students cannot use classrooms on the

To a l ls t ude nt s fourth floor today.

Th e r e wi l lb e p a i n t e r s i n a l l f o u r t h - f l B Students should check the noticeboard for

oor room changes immediately.
c l a s s r o o ms n e x twe e k Ne w r o o m. n u mb e
r s wi l l

beonthis C Students will be able to find out about next

week’s classrooms soon.

[1]

29

Bowl ing Ni ght A To join the bowling night, give Andy a list of
your team members.
Next Saturday
Teams of 8 required – contact Andy with
your B Andy has space for people to join his bowling
team on Saturday night.

C Speak to Andy if you cannot join the team of

eight players next Saturday.

[1]

30 Anastasia is writing to say

A tonight’s show is cancelled due to bad

weather.

B the weather will make her miss tonight’s

show.

C Felipe should watch the weather forecast

tonight.

[1]

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31 To get a half-price dictionary, you should

NEW ENGLISH
DICTIONARY A go to a bookshop on 30 April.
in bookshops
from 30 April.
Order online before B visit a website before the end of February.
28 February for
50% discount.
C order it between 28 February and 30 April.

[1]

32 What has changed?

A the flight time

B the terminal

C the check-in time

[1]

33

A Emma has to contact her coach if she cannot

take part in the competition.

B Emma should fill in a form for the competition

and give it to her coach.

C Emma must go to the club website to check

the date of the competition.

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34 What does Andy say he will do?

A confirm arrangements later

B check whether Cris will drive

C contact the cinema about film times

[1]

35 A These classes are unsuitable if you have just

started playing the violin.

B If you need to, you can contact this teacher

at any time during weekdays.

C If you are interested in individual lessons,

you should ring this number.

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Part 5

Questions 36 – 40

The people below all want to watch a television programme this evening.
On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight television programmes.
Decide which programme would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 36 – 40, write the correct letter (A – H) in the box.

36 Daniella is keen on stories which include historical detail. She

would like to see some kind of romantic drama, especially one
which involves travel to different parts of the world.
F
[1]

[1]

37
Jamal would like to watch a programme describing funny things
that have actually happened to real people in the past.

[1]

38 Carlos enjoys finding out about the customs and traditions of

societies around the world, so he’d like to watch some sort of
travel documentary.

[1]
Mei Ling is worried about the state of the planet and the future of
39 some of the earth’s animals. She would like to learn more about
taking care of the places where they live.

Ben is a great fan of science fiction novels, and he’d love to watch
[1]
an exciting science fiction story about journeys into outer space to
40 discover new worlds.

C
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A selection of tonight’s television programmes

A Mission Moon B Our Living World
This interesting documentary tells us Scientist Sven Bergström describes
about the early history of space some practical ways we can all stop
damaging the environment. He focuses
travel, through the words of the particularly on the rainforests, home to
people who were most closely many types of wildlife which are in
involved with it – scientists, danger of disappearing, and considers
technicians and the astronauts how to protect the unique nature of these
themselves. areas.

C The Voyage D The Life of Charles Darwin

The Voyage is set in the distant This is a very well-made
future, in a time when people from documentary about the nineteenth-
Earth can travel to far-away century scientist Charles Darwin
planets in other parts of the (1809-1882). It describes his
universe. Don’t miss the battle journey to the Galapagos Islands
scene at the end – it’s got some and his studies of the birds and
amazing special effects. The animals there, and explains how he
perfect way to escape from reality first began thinking about the origins
for the evening! of life on earth.

E Going Green F Captain Lacy

This is one of the funniest comedy This series, based on an eighteenth-
shows on TV. It’s about a family, century novel, follows the exciting
the Greens, who do some very adventures of a brave sea captain as he
funny things in an effort to look sails from one continent to another.
after the environment. The actors Captain Lacy has everything – love,
work so well together you almost war, politics, danger, beautiful scenery
believe they’re a real family. and some great costumes. It also gives
Tonight they try some crazy ways you a wonderful view on the society of
of saving energy. that period.

G Circus Stories H Discovering Asia

If you want to relax and have a good laugh Follow explorer Roberta
this evening, watch this! This series is about Mazzi as she crosses the
Chuck and Daisy MacKay, who looked after Asian continent, all the
elephants in a circus in Canada in the 1950s. way from Turkey to China.
The couple, now in their 80s, talk about their In each region she spends
experiences in a highly entertaining way. time among the local
people, learning about
their culture and way of
life. This is a
fascinating and very
informative programme.

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Part 6

Questions 41 – 45

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Lisa Thorne talks about her athletics career

From an early age, I used to chase my brother down the street, so I always thought of
myself as a good runner. When I was twelve, I was taken along to the local athletics club
by my sports teacher, Mrs Jones. It was thanks to her that I became interested in athletics
and, shortly afterwards, I started working with my first athletics coach. After that, I was
either training or watching my sporting heroes on TV.

Athletics became my life until I had to make an important decision three years ago.
Someone had given me a guitar and I began to write songs. I sent them off to a record
company and was offered a contract. So then I had to choose between running and
writing songs. I felt sure I could earn more as a songwriter but I wasn't sure what to do.
My parents said I could continue songwriting when I was older, and I agreed with them.
My decision pleased my coach and, looking back, it was the right thing to do. Having
said that, being a professional athlete really does take over every part of your life.

If you are serious about taking up athletics, join your local club. They will help you to
train hard – I train six times a week, twice a day. I have Fridays off, so I get a chance to
rest before weekend competitions. Your diet is important – I make sure that I eat lots of
meat, vegetables and fruit. You also have to give up having a social life and late nights!
But, more than anything else, what has got me to the top is believing in myself.

41 What does the writer provide for the reader in this text?
A advice on how to become a successful athlete
B information on the careers of the writer’s sporting heroes
C a warning about the dangers of being a young athlete
D information on how to find out about your local athletics club
[1]

42 Who first encouraged the writer to become involved in athletics?

A her brother
B a teacher
C her parents
D a coach
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43 Why did the writer decide against having a career in music?

A She thought she could make more money as an athlete.
B She worried about having less free time as a musician.
C She worried about disappointing her athletics coach.
D She thought she could turn to music later on in life.
[1]

44 What does the writer think the key to her success has been?
A training seven days a week
B having a good athletics coach
C eating a healthy diet
D being confident in her ability
[1]

45 Which text message would the writer send to her friend?

A B

C D

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