SECTION 1

1. Listen to Son and Peter talking about the most important inventions of the 21th
century. Fill each of the gaps with no more than THREE words and/or a number.
You will listen TWICE.

Facebook Youtube Google Driverless Car

Year of invention (1) ______ (2) ______ 2012

Usage It (3) ______

1. 6 billion people around the world. World most popular (4) _______. Change the way
people (5) ______ the city.

2. Listen to Annie talking about the Internet. Decide if the statements are true (T) or
false (F). Circle T or F. You will listen TWICE.

a. Annie thinks the Internet is the greatest invention.

b. Annie does her homework on the Internet.

c. Annie loves emails.

d. Annie spends little time on the Internet.

e. Annie puts a lot of her personal information on Facebook.

SECTION 2
Part 1. Listen to the conversation between a secretary and a teacher and answer the
following questions.
1. How many new students are there in Mr. Peters' English class?
a. Two
b. Three
c. Four
2. What is the first student's name and nationality?
a. Eva Lipponen, Finnish
b. Celine Poulain, French
c. Manuel Garcia, Mexican
3. What is Celine Poulain's profession?
a. Doctor
b. Engineer
c. Artist
4. What is the second student's name and nationality?
a. Eva Lipponen, Finnish
b. Celine Poulain. French
c. Manuel Garcia, Mexican
5. What is Eva Lipponen's profession?
a. Doctor
b. Engineer
c. Artist
Part 2. Look at the brochure of a house for rent. Listen and fill in the gaps.
Johnson's Estate Agency
For Rent: Large, attractive house in the city (O) centre
Address: 342 (1) ... …….. Lane
Upstairs: 3 spacious bedrooms, (2) ……………….. ,Study
Downstairs: (3) .... .. .....kitchen, comfortable
living room, dining room, small bathroom
Outside: Large garden, (4)………….
Rent: £500 per month
Contact Mr Weston
(tel – 5)……………………….)

Part 3: You will hear a girl asking for information about a summer job. Listen and
complete questions. Write no more TWO WORDS AND/OR NUMBER.
Summer holiday job
Type of job: Farm worker
Time working day ends: (1)
You need to be: (2) and careful
You will earn: (3) € a week
What you must pay for: (4)
Date work begins: (5) May

Georgina Johnson writes about the mobile phone

Looking back to when I was younger in the 1980s, I can remember dreaming of two
inventions I thought would change my world but were probably not likely to happen in
my lifetime. One was a tiny video camera that I could carry around in my pocket and film
moments whenever I had the opportunity. The other was something I could use to see and
speak to people miles away. I often saw them in science fiction films, and they didn’t even
need to be plugged in!
I find it incredible that during my adult life these two dreams have become a reality. And
not even two separate inventions. Just one phone, small enough to keep in my pocket so
that I hardly know it’s there. I can video call or chat to friends and relatives, catch up with
the latest news, watch videos of my favourite bands, check the weather forecast or send
messages. Thanks to satnav I never have to worry if I get lost when I make a journey
somewhere I have never been before. I can shop as much as I want and even take a course
in any subject I want … the list goes on.

Along with the internet, the mobile phone must be the biggest change in technology ever.
So why do many of us feel slightly worried about how much time we spend on the phone
in our lives? It’s strange that the opportunities it has offered us for communication seem
to have limited the time we actually spend talking to each other. We are all used to seeing
friends and families who are always looking at their screens and taking very little notice
of those around them.

The mobile phone is here to stay and we have to find a way of dealing with the problems
it might create. I believe these are challenges we have to solve individually rather than
expecting something or someone else to come to our rescue. It’s up to us to be careful
about the time we spend online and remember that it’s good to talk with those sitting
nearby. We can still feel amazed to have such a powerful piece of technology available
when we need it.

1 What does Georgina say about the 1980s?

A She didn’t have a TV.

B Some inventions seemed a long way in the future.

C People were always watching science fiction films.

D She had friends who lived a long way away.

2 Georgina says that a mobile phone

A is easy to carry.

B can be hard to know how to use.

C is easy to lose.
 D is helping her with her studies.

3 What changes does Georgina say the mobile phone has created?

A We now depend on the internet.

B It stops us seeing friends and relatives as often.

C We communicate with people in a different way.

D We spend more time communicating with people.

4 Georgina thinks that people who use a mobile phone

A don’t realise how powerful it can be.

B should speak to others for help.

C are beginning to wish it hadn’t been invented.

D are responsible for using it sensibly.

5 What would be a good introduction to this article?

A Georgina Johnson explains how her dreams have come true now the mobile phone
has made her life so much easier.

B Are you spending too long on your mobile phone? Georgina Johnson warns of
some of the dangers.

C One of the greatest inventions of all time or something we should be a little

D Do you dream about what the future may be like and what technological
inventions will occur? They are unlikely to come true says Georgina Johnson.
The people below all want to go shopping.
There are eight descriptions of shops.
Decide which shop would be the most suitable for the people below.

1 Jim wants to buy some new shoes for work. He needs something reasonably cheap
and, as he’s working long hours, he needs a shop that is open late during the week.

2 Hamid wants a shop where he can get measured for a new suit. He is happy to spend
quite a lot but wants a place that has been recommended by other customers.

3 Sheila wants to go shopping after she finishes work. She wants to buy an inexpensive
dress or a skirt and would like to eat something made locally before her train leaves.

4 Natalie is looking for a gift for her daughter who has passed her exams. She’d like to
buy her something for university and wants to avoid the busy shopping centre.

5 Manuela is on holiday in the UK and is looking for some chocolate for her friend. She
would also like to buy something to read when she gets back to her hotel.

Popular local shops

Take a break while you’re shopping and try our delicious home-cooked hot meals.
Popular with students, everything is reasonably priced. While you’re here have a look at
some of the second-hand clothes we have available.

B New Street Corner Shop

Get something to remind you of your visit here and look around at our wide range of
souvenirs. We have lots of toys, sweets, locally made chocolates and attractive postcards
and posters.

Looking for something to read?

Pick up a newspaper, a magazine or the latest novel for the journey home.

C Stella’s Boutique
Late-night shopping in Stella’s boutique. Many of our clothes are on special offer, with
some items two for the price of one. Visitors can also enjoy locally made cakes and
snacks in our café. Just a short two-minute walk from the train station.

D Masons

We’re closing down next week and have a fantastic sale. Everything must go! We have
the cheapest range of clothes in town and a great selection of men’s wear, including suits,
shirts and shoes. Open late this Saturday.

E Henry’s

Henry’s is known for its high-quality clothing, as our users’ comments prove, whether
that’s dresses, skirts or stylish suits. Our highly experienced staff will measure you and
make sure you get the perfect fit. A little more expensive than the high street shops but
worth every penny.

F Design Corner

We’re a new shop in the old part of town and away from the crowds. But there’s nothing
old about our goods. We sell dresses, skirts and blouses made by local designers, and
beautiful posters, pens and pencils that will look great in the office or on a student’s desk.

G Walkers Department Store

Visit one of the city’s most popular shopping destinations. We sell the latest luxury
designer clothes and everything for the home, and we have a restaurant with an
international menu. You should reserve a table if you wish to eat as we can get quite busy!

H Bartons

If you’re in town looking for a bargain don’t forget to pay us a visit. Situated in the heart
of the shopping mall, our popular sale has everything for the professional man, including
suits, shirts and shoes. Don’t forget our roof-top café! Late-night shopping Monday to
Friday.