Month: April 2024

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Advantages for traveling by train:
• (1) 
• (2) 
• Take as much (3)  as you need with the Eurostar
• Runs on schedule (4)  of the time
• Can catch speeds of (5)  miles per hour

Two options from Paris to Nice:
• Catch the TGV train at (6) 
• Catch the TGV train at (7)  and travel (8) 

Single tickets cost approximately (9) 
Flying from London to Nice takes (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-15
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Project development schedule
• Project name: The Cube
• Length of project: (11) 
• Current stage of project: halfway through

Activity	Time frame
Completion of each floor	(12)………………
Installation of exterior	beginning in (13)……………..
‘Topping out’ of frame	towards the end of (14)……………….
Installation of framework screen	coming together in (15)……………..

(12) 
(13) 
(14) 
(15) 

Questions 16-20
Label the floor plan below. Write the correct letter A-G next to questions 16-20.

16. Restaurant with view 
17. Hotel 
18. Office space 
19. Exclusive space 
20. Waterside restaurant 

Part 3: Questions 21-25
Which student expresses each of the opinions about their tutor?

Choose your answers from below and write the letters A-D next to questions 21-25.

A David
B Thomas
C Sophie
D Lynn

21. When things don’t make sense I think it is my mistake at first 
22. I find the tutors mistakes entertaining 
23. I think it is unfortunate when tutors confuse people 
24. I don’t believe the situation is so serious 
25. The professor should be aware of his tutor’s abilities 

Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Recommendations for surviving the Confusing Lab Class

Remember that English is not Marlena’s first language. She does not understand when you are joking around so don’t (26)  her so much. If you pick on her you will make her (27)  that she can’t think clearly. If you need help make an appointment to meet with her (28)  and might see a (29)  of her. Remember that tutors are not old academics; she is not yet experienced as a (30) 

Part 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Course: Epidemiology 101

Tuberculosis: it is closely associated with the (31) 

In the UK:
• Common in the 19th century
• Since then better living conditions (32)  immunization and effective treatments have made it uncommon

Globally:
• Still common in (33)  and parts of (34) 
• Causes (35)  deaths per year, more that any other infectious disease
• Overall (36)  of the world’s population is infected but not everyone gets sick

Risk factors
• A weakened immune system due to HIV infection, immune suppressing treatment or alcohol or (37) 
• Age-babies and elderly are more likely to become sick
• Certain environments more common among homeless people, among prisoners and people in (38)  and in more improvised areas

Treatment
• 50 years ago, a way (39)  TB was found
• The most recent form of tuberculosis, XDR-TB poses a (40)  to general TB control

Part 1: Questions 1-5
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER.

BEST FITNESS CENTER
Registration form
Membership status: New

Member details:
Name: Tom (1) 
Reason for joining: To train for a (2) 
Extra activities: Tennis (3) 
Home telephone: (4) 
Date of birth: (5)  January 1977

Questions 6-10
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

BEST FITNESS MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

	STARTER	SILVER	GOLD
Cost (monthly)	£ 10	(6)…………..	£ 50
(7)………….class included	no	yes	yes
Use of (8)…………….	no	no	yes
Renew date	every (9)…………months	yearly	yearly
Extras	none	discount at restaurant	discount at restaurant, one free session with (10)……………

(6) 
(7) 
(8) 
(9) 
(10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

11. In 1482, Brimley Castel
 A was destroyed by fire
 B was rebuilt
 C was built for the first time

12. The castle was originally built as
 A a gift
 B defence against attacks
 C a prison

13. The castle first opened to the public in
 A 1944
 B 1964
 C 1924

14. The most unusual feature of the castle is
 A the tower
 B the water mill
 C the window

Questions 15-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

BRIMLEY CASTLE FACTSHEET

	KEY FEATURES	FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS	ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
GARDENS	plants shaped like (15)……………..	new (16)……………	mill not working
TOWER	(17)……………. – sided	building work	created in 1495
FOREST	different trees and plant varieties	complete (18)……………	(19)…………….made by local children
WALLS	highest point: (20)……………..meters	tea rooms	created in 1490

(15) 
(16) 
(17) 
(18) 
(19) 
(20) 

Part 3: Questions 21-25
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Sally and Ben are from the: (21) 

New library planning meeting notes – Sally Winter
Projected time until opening: (22)  months

Improvements:
• (23)  design
• Reading rooms with (24)  Pods for quiet study
• Over 20% use of (25)  energy

Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Issue	Response
Enough computers	(26)…………terminals in total; bring own devices
Internet speed	funding from (27)………………; fastest in the UK
Book availability	reduced browsing space; computer booking system
(28)…………..library access	greatly increased selection
Seating	(29)……………..near to bookshelves; will review later
Disabled access	will address in next meeting; wheelchair ramps

Next meeting: (30)…………..January

(26) 
(27) 
(28) 
(29) 
(30) 

Part 4: Questions 31-35
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Lecture notes

Topic: Great Pacific Garbage Patch

General info
• A swirl of marine litter (31) 
• Located in the North Pacific Ocean
• Large area, not sure of exact size

Description
• Made of plastics, chemical (32)  other litter
• Low density, hard to see
• Held together by (33)  and movement of the water

History
• First described in (34) 
• Measured plastic in the North Pacific using estimates from Sea of Japan
• Named by Curtis (35) 

Questions 36-40
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

36. The Great Pacific Garbage Patch is formed by
 A coastal waters
 B wind material
 C oceanic currents

37. The scientific information about where ocean plastics come from
 A does not exist
 B has been published
 C is very definitive

38. How much of the ocean litter consists of fishing gear?
 A less than half
 B more than half
 C half

39. What is the most surprising thing about the Great Pacific Garbage Patch?
 A how big it is
 B how easy it is to clean up
 C how there is one identifiable source

40. Why do the size estimates of the Garbage Patch vary so much?
 A the media exaggerates the problem
 B concentration standards are too high
 C sampling is a complicated process

Part 1: Questions 1 – 7
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Enquiry about booking hotel room for event

Andrew is the Events Manager

Rooms
Adelphi Room
– number of people who can sit down to eat: (1) 
– has a gallery suitable for musicians
– can go out and see the (2)  in pots on the terrace
– terrace has a view of a group of (3) 

Carlton Room
– number of people who can sit down to eat: 110
– has a (4) 
– view of the lake

Options
Master of Ceremonies:
– can give a (5)  while people are eating
– will provide (6)  if there are any problems

Accommodation: in hotel rooms or (7) 

Questions 8 – 10
What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.

Availability
A included in cost of hiring room
B available at extra charge
C not available

Hotel facilities
8. outdoor swimming pool 
9. gym 
10. tennis courts 

Part 2: Questions 11-16
What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 11-16.

Information
A all downhill
B suitable for beginners
C only in good weather
D food included
E no charge
F swimming possible
G fully booked today
H transport not included

Excursions
11. dolphin watching 
12. forest walk 
13. cycle trip 
14. local craft tour 
15. observatory trip 
16. horse riding 

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?
 A You pay extra for drinks.
 B You must book it in advance.
 C You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.
 D You can meet the performers.
 E You can take part in the show.

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?
 A Visitors can dance after the meal.
 B There is a choice of food.
 C Visitors wear historical costume.
 D Knives and forks are not used.
 E The entertainment includes horse races.

Part 3: Questions 21 – 25

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21 What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?
 A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching
 B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time
 C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

22 Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him
 A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.
 B wonder how far popularity reflects good quality.
 C decide to start writing some children’s stories.

23 Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because
 A she intends to become an illustrator.
 B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.
 C she believes illustrations are more important than words.

24 Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics
 A are inferior to books.
 B have the potential for being useful.
 C discourage children from using their imagination.

25 With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised
 A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.
 B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.
 C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

Questions 26 – 30
What comment is made about each of these stories?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Comments
A translated into many other languages
B hard to read
C inspired a work in a different area of art
D more popular than the author’s other works
E original title refers to another book
F started a new genre
G unlikely topic

Stories
26. Perrault’s fairy tales 
27. The Swiss Family Robinson 
28. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King 
29. The Lord of the Rings 
30. War Horse 

Part 4: Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks

ATLIT-YAM
• was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean
• thrived until about 7,000 BC
• stone homes had a courtyard
• had a semicircle of large stones round a (31) 
• cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea
• biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed
• research carried out into structures, (32)  and human remains

TRADITIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs)
• used in the oil industry, e.g. to make (33) 
• problems: they were expensive and (34) 

LATEST AUVs
• much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated

Tests:
• Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of
(35) 

Underwater internet:
• (36)  is used for short distance communication, acoustic waves for long distance
• plans for communication with researchers by satellite
• AUV can send data to another AUV that has better (37)  , for example

Planned research in Gulf of Baratti :
• to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including
– one carrying (38)  supplies; tablets may have been used for cleaning the (39) 
– others carrying containers of olive oil or (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Flanders Conference Hotel

Customer Services Manager – Angela

Date available
• weekend beginning February 4th

Conference facilities
• the (1)  room for talks, (projector and (2)  available)
• area for coffee and an (3) 
• free (4)  throughout
• a standard buffet lunch costs (5) $  per head

Accommodation
• Rooms will cost (6) $  including breakfast.

Other facilities
• The hotel also has a spa and rooftop (7) 
• There’s a free shuttle service to the (8) 

Location
• Wilby Street (quite near the (9)  )
• near to restaurants and many (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO activities that volunteers do are mentioned?
 A decorating
 B cleaning
 C delivering meals
 D shopping
 E childcare

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO ways that volunteers can benefit from volunteering are mentioned?
 A learning how to be part of a team
 B having a sense of purpose
 C realising how lucky they are
 D improved ability at time management
 E boosting their employment prospects

Questions 15 – 20
What has each of the following volunteers helped someone to do?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 15-20.

What volunteers have helped people to do
A overcome physical difficulties
B rediscover skills not used for a long time
C improve their communication skills
D solve problems independently
E escape isolation
F remember past times
G start a new hobby

Volunteers

15. Habib 
16. Consuela 
17. Minh 
18. Tanya 
19. Alexei 
20. Juba 

Part 3: Questions 21 – 26
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Background on school marching band

It consists of around (21)  students.
It is due to play in a (22)  band competition.
It has been invited to play in the town’s (23) 
They have listened to a talk by a (24) 
Joe will discuss a (25)  with the band.
Joe hopes the band will attend a (26)  next month.

Questions 27 – 30
What problem does Joe mention in connection with each of the following band members?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to Questions 27-30.

Problems
A makes a lot of mistakes in rehearsals
B keeps making unhelpful suggestions
C has difficulty with rhythm
D misses too many rehearsals
E has a health problem
F doesn’t mix with other students

Band members
27. flutist 
28. trumpeter 
29. trombonist 
30. percussionist 

Part 4: Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

Concerts in university arts festival

Concert 1
• Australian composer: Liza Lim
• studied piano and (31)  before turning to composition
• performers and festivals around the world have given her a lot of commissions
• compositions show a great deal of (32)  and are drawn from various cultural sources
• her music is very expressive and also (33) 
• festival will include her (34)  called The Oresteia
• Lim described the sounds in The Oresteia as (35) 
• British composers: Ralph Vaughan Williams, Frederick Delius

Concert 2
• British composers: Benjamin Britten, Judith Weir
• Australian composer: Ross Edwards
• festival will include The Tower of Remoteness, inspired by nature
• The Tower of Remoteness is performed by piano and (36) 
• compositions include music for children
• celebrates Australia’s cultural (37) 

Concert 3
• Australian composer: Carl Vine
• played cornet then piano
• studied (38)  before studying music
• worked in Sydney as a pianist and composer
• became well known as composer of music for (39) 
• festival will include his music for the 1996 (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC

PATIENT DETAILS
Personal Information
Name: Julie Anne Garcia

Contact phone:                                     (1) 
Date of birth:                                          (2)  , 1992
Occupation works as a:                       (3) 
Insurance company:                            (4)  Life insurance

Details of the problem
Type of problem:                                  pain in her left (5) 
When it began:                                     (6)  ago
Action already taken:                          has taken painkillers and applied ice

Other information
Sports played:                                     belongs to a (7)  club
goes (8)  regularly

Medical history:                                  injured her (9)  last year
no allergies
no regular medication apart from (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11 – 15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Visit to Branley Castle

11. Before Queen Elizabeth I visited the castle in 1576,
 A repairs were carried out to the guest rooms.
 B a new building was constructed for her.
 C a fire damaged part of the main hall.

12. In 1982, the castle was sold to
 A the government.
 B the Fenys family.
 C an entertainment company.

13. In some of the rooms, visitors can
 A speak to experts on the history of the castle.
 B interact with actors dressed as famous characters.
 C see models of historical figures moving and talking.

14. In the castle park, visitors can
 A see an 800-year-old tree.
 B go to an art exhibition.
 C visit a small zoo.

15. At the end of the visit, the group will have
 A afternoon tea in the conservatory.
 B the chance to meet the castle’s owners.
 C a photograph together on the Great Staircase.

Questions 16 – 20
Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 16-20.

16. Starting point for walking the walls 
17. Bow and arrow display 
18. Hunting birds display 
19. Traditional dancing 
20. Shop 

Part 3: Questions 21 – 24
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Woolly mammoths on St Paul’s Island

21 How will Rosie and Martin introduce their presentation?
 A with a drawing of woolly mammoths in their natural habitat
 B with a timeline showing when woolly mammoths lived
 C with a video clip about woolly mammoths

22 What was surprising about the mammoth tooth found by Russell Graham?
 A It was still embedded in the mammoth’s jawbone.
 B It was from an unknown species of mammoth.
 C It was not as old as mammoth remains from elsewhere.

23 The students will use an animated diagram to demonstrate how the mammoths
 A became isolated on the island.
 B spread from the island to other areas.
 C coexisted with other animals on the island.

24 According to Martin, what is unusual about the date of the mammoths’ extinction on the island?
 A how exact it is
 B how early it is
 C how it was established

Questions 25 – 30
What action will the students take for each of the following sections of their presentation?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.

Actions

A make it more interactive
B reduce visual input
C add personal opinions
D contact one of the researchers
E make detailed notes
F find information online
G check timing
H organise the content more clearly

Sections of presentation
25. Introduction 
26. Discovery of the mammoth tooth 
27. Initial questions asked by the researchers 
28. Further research carried out on the island 
29. Findings and possible explanations 
30. Relevance to the present day 

Part 4: Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The history of weather forecasting

Ancient cultures
• many cultures believed that floods and other disasters were involved in the creation of the world
• many cultures invented (31)  and other ceremonies to make the weather gods friendly
• people needed to observe and interpret the sky to ensure their (32) 
• around 650 BC, Babylonians started forecasting, using weather phenomena such as
(33) 
• by 300 BC, the Chinese had a calendar made up of a number of (34)  connected with the weather

Ancient Greeks
• a more scientific approach
• Aristotle tried to explain the formation of various weather phenomena
• Aristotle also described haloes and (35) 

Middle Ages
• Aristotle’s work considered accurate
• many proverbs, e.g. about the significance of the colour of the (36)  , passed on accurate information.

15th-19th centuries
• 15th century: scientists recognised value of (37)  for the first time
• Galileo invented the (38) 
• Pascal showed relationship between atmospheric pressure and altitude
• from the 17th century, scientists could measure atmospheric pressure and temperature
• 18th century: Franklin identified the movement of (39) 
• 19th century: data from different locations could be sent to the same place by
(40) 

Part 1: – Questions 1-10
Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

CRIME REPORT FORM

Type of crime: theft

Personal information

Example: Name – Louise Taylor

Nationality:                    (1) 
Date of birth:                  14 December 1977
Occupation:                   interior designer
Reason for visit:            business (to buy antique (2)  )
Length of stay:               two months
Current address:           (3)  Apartments (No 15)

Details of theft
Items stolen:                 – a wallet containing approximately (4) £ 
– a (5) 
Date of theft:                  (6) 

Possible time and place of theft
Location:                                outside the (7)  at about 4 pm
Details of suspect:                – some boys asked for the (8) then ran off
– one had a T-shirt with a picture of a tiger
– he was about 12, slim build with (9)  hair

Crime reference number allocated – (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11 – 20

Induction talk for new apprentices

Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO pieces of advice for the first week of an apprenticeship does the manager give?
 A get to know colleagues
 B learn from any mistakes
 C ask lots of questions
 D react positively to feedback
 E enjoy new challenges

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the manager say mentors can help with?
 A confidence-building
 B making career plans
 C completing difficult tasks
 D making a weekly timetable
 E reviewing progress

Questions 15 – 20
What does the manager say about each of the following aspects of the company policy for apprentices?

Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 15-20.

A It is encouraged.
B There are some restrictions.
C It is against the rules.

Company policy for apprentices

15. Using the internet 
16. Flexible working 
17. Booking holidays 
18. Working overtime 
19. Wearing trainers 
20. Bringing food to work 

Part 3: Questions 21 – 25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Cities built by the sea

21. Carla and Rob were surprised to learn that coastal cities
 A contain nearly half the world’s population.
 B include most of the world’s largest cities.
 C are growing twice as fast as other cities.

22. According to Rob, building coastal cities near to rivers
 A may bring pollution to the cities.
 B may reduce the land available for agriculture.
 C may mean the countryside is spoiled by industry.

23. What mistake was made when building water drainage channels in Miami in the 1950s?
 A There were not enough of them.
 B They were made of unsuitable materials.
 C They did not allow for the effects of climate change.

24. What do Rob and Carla think that the authorities in Miami should do immediately?
 A take measures to restore ecosystems
 B pay for a new flood prevention system
 C stop disposing of waste materials into the ocean

25. What do they agree should be the priority for international action?
 A greater coordination of activities
 B more sharing of information
 C agreement on shared policies

Questions 26 – 30
What decision do the students make about each of the following parts of their presentation?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Decisions
A use visuals
B keep it short
C involve other students
D check the information is accurate
E provide a handout
F focus on one example
G do online research

Parts of the presentation
26. Historical background 
27. Geographical factors 
28. Past mistakes 
29. Future risks 
30. International implications 

Part 4: Questions 31 – 40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Marine renewable energy (ocean energy)

Introduction
More energy required because of growth in population and (31) 
What’s needed:
• renewable energy sources
• methods that won’t create pollution

Wave energy
Advantage: waves provide a (32)  source of renewable energy
Electricity can be generated using offshore or onshore systems
Onshore systems may use a reservoir

Problems:
• waves can move in any (33) 
• movement of sand, etc. on the (34)  of the ocean may be affected

Tidal energy
Tides are more (35)  than waves
Planned tidal lagoon in Wales:
• will be created in a (36)  at Swansea
• breakwater (dam) containing 16 turbines
• rising tide forces water through turbines, generating electricity
• stored water is released through (37)  , driving the turbines in the reverse direction

Advantages:
• not dependent on weather
• no (38)  is required to make it work
• likely to create a number of (39) 

Problem:
• may harm fish and birds, e.g. by affecting (40)  and building up silt

Ocean thermal energy conversion
Uses a difference in temperature between the surface and lower levels Water brought to the surface in a pipe

Part 1: Questions 1-4

Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

1. What are the parking regulations on campus?
 A undergraduate parking allowed
 B postgraduate parking allowed
 C staff parking only allowed
 D no student parking allowed

2. The administration office is in
 A Block B.
 B Block D.
 C Block E.
 D Block G.

3. If you do not have a parking sticker, the following action will be taken:
 A wheel clamp your car.
 B fine only.
 C tow away your car and fine.
 D tow away your car only.

4 Which picture shows the correct location of the Administration office?

 A
 B
 C
 D

Questions 5-10
Complete the application form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Application for parking sticker

Name: (5) 
Address: Flat 13 (6) 
Suburb: (7) 
Faculty: (8) 
Registration Number: (9) 
Make of car: (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11 and 12

11. Cashier’s office opens at
 A 12.15
 B 2.00
 C 2.15
 D 4.30

12. Where must the sticker be displayed? 

Questions 13-23
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(13)               (14) 
(15)               (16) 
(17)               (18) 
(19)              (20) 
(21)              (22) 
(23) 

Part 3: Questions 24-32

24. Mark is going to talk briefly about
 A marketing new products.
 B pricing strategies.
 C managing large companies.
 D setting sales targets.

25. According to Susan, air fares are lowest when they
 A include weekend travel.
 B are booked well in advance.
 C are non-refundable.
 D are for business travel only.

26. Mark thinks revenue management is
 A interesting.
 B complicated.
 C time-consuming.
 D reasonable.

27. The airline companies want to
 A increase profits.
 B benefit the passenger.
 C sell cheap seats.
 D improve the service.

Questions 28-32
Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Two reasons for the new approach to pricing are:
(28)  and
(29) 
In future people will be able to book airline tickets (30) 
Also being marketed m this way are (31)  and
(32) 

Part 4: Questions 33-37
Complete the table Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(33) 
(34) 
(35) 
(36) 
(37) 

Questions 38-42
Label the diagram. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(38) 
(39) 
(40) 
(41) 
(42) 

Part 1: Questions 1-5
Circle the appropriate letter.

1. A  B  C  D 
2. A  B  C  D 
3. A  B  C  D 
4. A  B  C  D 

5 How much money does the woman give the man?
 A $2.00
 B $3.00
 C $3.50
 D $5.00

Questions 6-10
Complete the registration form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Name of student: (6) 
Address: (7) Flat/5 
Town: (8) 
Tel: (9) 
Course: (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11 and 12

 A
 B
 C
 D

12. What must the students do as part of registration at the university?
 A Check the notice board in the Law Faculty
 B Find out about lectures
 C Organise tutorial groups
 D Pay the union fees

Questions 13-21
Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(13) 

Funding
• Must provide (14)  I can support myself.
• Services will depend on personal circumstances and discretion of Bank Manager.

Opening an account
• Take with me: (15)  and letter of enrollment.
• Recommended account: (16) 
• Bank supplies: (17) 
and chequecard which guarantees cheques.

Other services
• Cashcard: (you can (18)  cash at any time.)
• Switch/Delta cards: (take the money (19)  the account.)

Overdraft
• Must have (20) 
•Sometimes must pay interest.

Opening times
• Most banks open until (21)  during the week.
• Some open for a limited time on Saturdays.

Part 3: Questions 22-25
Complete the factsheet. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

FACTSHEET – Aluminium Cans
• (22)  produced every day in the US — more cans produced than nails or
(23) 
• each can weighs 0.48 ounces — thinner than two (24) 
• can take more than 90 pounds of pressure per square inch — over (25)  the pressure of a car tyre

(26)               (27) 
(28)              (29) 
(30)              (31) 

Part 4: Questions 32-40
Complete the lecture notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Purpose of the mini lecture:
• To experience (32) 
• To find out about (33) 

The three strands of Sports Studies are:
• Sports psychology
• Sports (34) 
• Sports physiology
• The psychologists work with

The psychologists work with (35) 
They want to discover what (36) 
Sports marketing looks at (37) 
Sport now competes with (38) 
Spectators want (39) 
Sports physiology is also known as (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-10.
Complete the notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Kate	Kate	Luki	Luki
Her first impression of the town	quiet	First type of accommodation	(6)…………….
Type of accommodation	(1)…………….	Problem with the first accommodation	(7)…………….
Her feelings about the accommodation	(2)……………	Second type of accommodation	(8)…………….
Her feelings about the studens	(3)……………	Name of course	(9)……………
Difficulties experienced on the course	(4)…………..	Comments about the course	computer room busy
Suggestions for improving the course	(5)…………..	Suggestions for improving the course	(10)………………..

(1)                      (2)  
(3)                     (4)  
(5)                     (6)  
(7)                     (8)  
(9)                    (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-20
Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

• There are many kinds of bicycles available: racing, touring, (11)  and ordinary
• They vary in price and (12) 
• Prices range from $50.00 to (13) 
• Single speed cycles are suitable for (14) 
• Three speed cycles are suitable for (15) 
• Five and ten speed cycles are suitable for longer distances, hills and
(16) 
• Ten speed bikes are better because they are (17)  in price but
(18) 
• Buying a cycle is like (19) 
• The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of the (20) 

Part 3: Questions 21-24
Circle the correct answer.

21. At first Fiona thinks that Martin’s tutorial topic is
 A inappropriate
 B dull
 C interesting
 D fascinating

22. According to Martin, the banana
 A has only recently been cultivated
 B is economical to grow
 C is good for your health
 D is his favourite food

23. Fiona listens to Martin because she
 A wants to know more about bananas
 B has nothing else to do today
 C is interested in the economy of Australia
 D wants to help Martin

24. According to Martin, bananas were introduced into Australia from
 A India
 B England
 C China
 D Africa

Questions 25-30
Complete Martin’s notes Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Commercially grown banana plant
• Each banana tree produces (25)  of bananas
• On modern plantations in tropical conditions a tree can bear fruit after
(26) 
• Banana trees prefer to grow (27)  and they require rich soil and
(28) 
• The fruit is often protected by (29) 
• Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other (30) 

Part 4: Questions 31 and 32
Circle the TWO correct options.

Consumption of Australian bananas
 A Europe
 B Asia
 C New Zealand
 D Australia
 E Other

Section 4: Questions 33-35
Circle the correct answer.

According to the first speaker:

33. The focus of the lecture series is on
 A organising work and study
 B maintaining a healthy lifestyle
 C coping with homesickness
 D settling in at university

34. The lecture will be given by
 A the president of the Union
 B the campus doctor
 C a sports celebrity
 D a health expert

According to the second speaker:

35. This week’s lecture is on
 A campus food
 B dieting
 C sensible eating
 D saving money

Questions 36-39
Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

A balanced diet
• A balanced diet will give you enough vitamins for normal daily living.
• Vitamins in food can be lost through (36) 
• Types of vitamins:
– Fat soluble vitamins are stored by the body.
– Water soluble vitamins – not stored, so you need a (37) 

Getting enough vitamins
• Eat (38)  of foods
• Buy plenty of vegetables and store them in (39) 

Part 1: Questions 1-5
Circle the appropriate letter.

1. A  B  C  D 
2. A  B  C  D 

3 What did she have inside her briefcase?
 A wallet, pens and novel
 B papers and wallet
 C pens and novel
 D papers, pen and novel

A 
B 
C 
D 

5 What time was it when she lost her briefcase?
 A 5.20
 B 5.25
 C 5.30
 D 5.55

Questions 6-10
Complete the form Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

PERSONAL DETAILS FORM
Name: Mary (6) 
Address: Flat 2, (7)  and (8)  Road Canterbury
Telephone: (9) 
Estimated value of lost item: (10) £ 

Part 2: Questions 11-13
Circle the THREE other items which are mentioned in the news headlines.

NEWS HEADLINES
 A Rivers flood in the north
 B Money promised for drought victims – Example
 C Nurses on strike in Melbourne
 D Passengers rescued from ship
 E Passengers rescued from plane
 F Bus and train drivers national strike threat
 G Teachers demand more pay
 H New uniform for QANTAS staff
 I National airports under new management

Questions 14-21
Complete the notes below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided.

The Government plans to give (14) $  to assist the farmers. This money was to be spent on improving Sydney’s (15)  but has now been re-allocated. Australia has experienced its worst drought in over fifty years. Farmers say that the money will not help them because it is (16) 

An aeroplane which was carrying a group of (17)  was forced to land just (18)  minutes after take-off. The passengers were rescued by
(19)  The operation was helped because of the good weather. The passengers thanked the (20)  for saving their lives but unfortunately they lost their (21) 

Part 3: Questions 22-25
Circle the appropriate letter.

22 The orientation meeting
 A took place recently
 B took place last term
 C will take place tomorrow
 D will take place next week

23 Attendance at lectures is
 A optional after 4 pm
 B closely monitored
 C difficult to enforce
 D sometimes unnecessary

24 Tutorials take place
 A every morning
 B twice a week
 C three mornings a week
 D three afternoons a week

25 The lecturer’s name is
 A Roberts
 B Rawson
 C Rogers
 D Robertson

Questions 26-31
Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

Course Requirements
Tutorial Paper:
• A piece of work ON A given topic. Students must:
• (26)  for 25 minutes
• (27) 
• give to lecturer for marking

Essay Topic: usually (28) 
Type of exam: (29) 
Library: important books are in (30) 
Focus of course: focus on (31) 

Part 4: Questions 32 and 33
Circle the appropriate letter.

32 The speaker works within the Faculty of
 A Science and Technology
 B Arts and Social Sciences
 C Architecture
 D Law

33 The faculty consists firstly of
 A subjects
 B degrees
 C divisions
 D departments

Questions 34-36
Complete the notes with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

• The subjects taken in the first semester in this course are psychology, sociology,
(34)  and 
• Students may have problems with (35)  and
(36) 

Questions 37-40
Circle the appropriate letter.

37 The speaker says students can visit her
 A every morning
 B some mornings
 C mornings only
 D Friday morning

38 According to the speaker, a tutorial
 A is a type of lecture
 B is less important than a lecture
 C provides a chance to share views
 D provides an alternative to groupwork

39 When writing essays, the speaker advises the students to
 A research their work well
 B name the books they have read
 C share work with their friends
 D avoid using other writers’ ideas

40 The speaker thinks that plagiarism is
 A a common problem
 B an acceptable risk
 C a minor concern
 D a serious offence