Month: April 2024

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

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

Part 2: Questions 11-16
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

SPORTS WORLD
• a new (11)  of an international sports goods company
• located in the shopping centre to the (12)  of Bradcaster
• has sports (13)  and equipment on floors 1 – 3
• can get you any item within (14)  days
• shop specialises in equipment for (15) 
• has a special section which just sells (16) 

Questions 17 and 18
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

17. A champion athlete will be in the shop
 A on Saturday morning only
 B all day Saturday
 C for the whole weekend

18. The first person to answer 20 quiz questions correctly will win
 A gym membership
 B a video
 C a calendar

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

Which TWO pieces of information does the speaker give about the fitness test?
 A You need to reserve a place
 B It is free to account holders
 C You get advice on how to improve your health
 D It takes place in a special clinic
 E It is cheaper this month

Part 3: Questions 21-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

Course Feedback
21. One reason why Spiros felt happy about his marketing presentation was that
 A he was not nervous
 B his style was good
 C the presentation was the best in his group

22. What surprised Hiroko about the other students’ presentations?
 A Their presentations were not interesting ‘
 B They found their presentations stressful
 C They didn’t look at the audience enough

23. After she gave her presentation, Hiroko felt
 A delighted
 B dissatisfied
 C embarrassed

24. How does Spiros feel about his performance in tutorials?
 A not very happy
 B really pleased
 C fairly confident

25. Why can the other students participate so easily in discussions?
 A They are polite to each other
 B They agree to take turns in speaking
 C They know each other well

26. Why is Hiroko feeling more positive about tutorials now?
 A She finds the other students’ opinions more interesting
 B She is making more of a contribution
 C The tutor includes her in the discussion

27. To help her understand lectures, Hiroko
 A consulted reference materials
 B had extra tutorials with her lecturers
 C borrowed lecture notes from other students

28. What does Spiros think of his reading skills?
 A He reads faster than he used to
 B It still takes him a long time to read
 C He tends to struggle with new vocabulary

29. What is Hiroko’s subject area?
 A environmental studies
 B health education
 C engineering

30. Hiroko thinks that in the reading classes the students should
 A learn more vocabulary
 B read more in their own subject areas
 C develop better reading strategies

Part 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

Mass Strandings of Whales and Dolphins
Mass strandings: situations where groups of whales, dolphins, etc. swim onto the beach and die
Common in areas where the (31)  can change quickly
Several other theories:

Parasites
e.g. some parasites can affect marine animals’ (32)  ,which they depend on for navigation

Toxins
Poisons from (33)  or  are commonly consumed by whales
e.g. Cape Cod (1988) – whales were killed by saxitoxin
Accidental Strandings
Animals may follow prey ashore, e.g. Thurston (1995)
Unlikely because the majority of animals were not (34)  when they stranded

Human Activity
(35)  from military tests are linked to some recent strandings
The Bahamas (2000) stranding was unusual because the whales
• were all (36) 
• were not in a (37) 

Group Behaviour
• More standings in the most (38)  species of whales
• 1994 dolphin stranding – only the (39)  was ill
Further Reading
Marine Mammals Ashore (Connor) – gives information about stranding (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

THORNDYKE’S BUILDERS
Customer heard about Thorndyke’s from a friend
Name: Edith (1) 
Address: Flat 4, (2)  Park Flats, (Behind the (3)  )
Phone number: 875934
Best time to contact customer: during the (4) 
Where to park: opposite entrance next to the (5) 
Need full quote showing all the jobs and the (6) 

Questions 7-10
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

Area	Work to be done	Notes
Kitchen	– replace the (7)……………..in the door – paint wall above the (8)…………….	– fix tomorrow – strip paint and plaster approximately one (9)……………in advance
Garden	one (10)………………..needs replacing (end of garden)

(7)                     (8)  
(9)                    (10) 

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

MANHAM PORT
11. Why did a port originally develop at Manham?
 A It was safe from enemy attack
 B It was convenient for river transport
 C It had a good position on the sea coast

12. What caused Manham’s sudden expansion during the Industrial Revolution?
 A the improvement in mining techniques
 B the increase in demand for metals
 C the discovery of tin in the area

13. Why did rocks have to be sent away from Manham to be processed?
 A shortage of fuel
 B poor transport systems
 C lack of skills among local people

14. What happened when the port declined in the twentieth century?
 A The workers went away
 B Traditional skills were lost
 C Buildings were used for new purposes

15. What did the Manham Trust hope to do?
 A discover the location of the original port
 B provide jobs for the unemployed
 C rebuild the port complex

Questions 16-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS IN MUSEUM

Place	Features and activities	Advice
Copper mine	specially adapted miners’ (16)………………….take visitors into the mountain	the mine is (17)……………..and enclosed – unsuitable for children and animals
Village school	classrooms and a special exhibition of (18)……………….	a (19)…………………..is recommended
‘The George’ (old sailing ship)	the ship’s wheel (was lost but has now been restored)	children should not use the (20)………………

(16)                         (17) 
(18)                         (19) 
(20) 

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO skills did Laura improve as a result of her work placement?
 A communication
 B design
 C IT
 D marketing
 E organisation

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO immediate benefits did the company get from Laura’s work placement?
 A updates for its software
 B cost savings
 C an improved image
 D new clients
 E a growth in sales

Questions 25-30
What source of information should Tim use at each of the following stages of the work placement?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to questions 25-30.

Stages of work placement procedure
25. obtaining booklet 
26. discussing options 
27. getting updates 
28. responding to invitation for interview 
29. informing about outcome of interview 
30. requesting a reference 

Source of information
A company manager
B company’s personnel department
C personal tutor
D psychology department
E mentor
F university careers officer
G internet

Part 4: Questions 31-33
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Nanotechnology: technology on a small scale
31. The speaker says that one problem with nanotechnology is that
 A it could threaten our way of life
 B it could be used to spy on people
 C it is misunderstood by the public

32. According to the speaker, some scientists believe that nano-particles
 A should be restricted to secure environments
 B should be used with more caution
 C should only be developed for essential products

33. In the speaker’s opinion, research into nanotechnology
 A has yet to win popular support
 B could be seen as unethical
 C ought to be continued

Questions 34-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

Uses of Nanotechnology

Transport
• Nanotechnology could allow the development of stronger (34) 
• Planes would be much lighter in weight.
• (35)  travel will be made available to the masses.

Technology
• Computers will be even smaller, faster, and will have a greater (36) 
• (37)  energy will become more affordable.

The Environment
• Nano-robots could rebuild the ozone layer.
• Pollutants such as (38)  could be removed from water more easily.
• There will be no (39)  from manufacturing.

Health and Medicine
• New methods of food production could eradicate famine.
• Analysis of medical (40)  will be speeded up.
• Life expectancy could be increased.

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the form below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

Early Learning Children Centre Enrolment Form
Parent or guardian: Carol Smith
Personal details:
Child’s name: Kate
Age: (1) 
Address: (2)  Road, Woodside 4032
Phone: 33459865
Childcare information
Days enrolled for: Monday and (3) 
Start time: (4)  am
Childcare group: the (5)  group
Which meals are required each day? (6) 
Medical conditions: need (7) 
Emergency contact: Jenny (8) 
Relationship to child: (9) 
Fees
Will pay each (10) 

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

Which TWO things does Alice say about the Dolphin Conservation Trust?
 A Children make up most of the membership
 B It’s the country’s largest conservation organisation
 C It helps finance campaigns for changes in fishing practices
 D It employs several dolphin experts full-time
 E Volunteers help in various ways

Questions 13-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B, or C.

13. Why is Alice so pleased the Trust has won the Charity Commission award?
 A It has brought in extra money
 B It made the work of the trust better known
 C It has attracted more members.

14. Alice says oil exploration causes problems to dolphins because of
 A noise
 B oil leaks
 C movement of ships

15. Alice became interested in dolphins when
 A she saw one swimming near her home
 B she heard a speaker at her school
 C she read a book about them

Questions 16-20
Which dolphin does Alice make each of the following comments about?

Comments
16. It has not been seen this year 
17. It is photographed more than the others 
18. It is always very energetic 
19. It is the newest one in the scheme 
20. It has an unusual shape 

Dolphins
A Moondancer
B Echo
C Kiwi
D Samson

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

Theatre Studies Course
21. What helped Rob to prepare to play the character of a doctor?
 A the stories his grandfather told him
 B the times when he watched his grandfather working
 C the way he imagined his grandfather at work

22. In the play’s first scene, the boredom of village life was suggested by
 A repetition of words and phrases
 B scenery painted in dull colours
 C long pauses within conversations

23. What has Rob learned about himself through working in a group?
 A He likes to have clear guidelines
 B He copes well with stress
 C He thinks he is a good leader

24. To support the production, research material was used which described
 A political developments
 B changing social attitudes
 C economic transformations

25. What problem did the students overcome in the final rehearsal?
 A one person forgetting their words
 B an equipment failure
 C the injury of one character

Questions 26-30
What action is needed for the following stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option?

Choose FIVE answers from the box given below.

Stages in doing the ‘year abroad’ option
26. in the second year of the course 
27. when first choosing where to go 
28. when sending in your choice 
29. when writing your personal statement 
30. when doing the year abroad 

Action
A be on time
B get a letter of recommendation
C plan for the final year
D make sure the institution’s focus is relevant
E show ability in Theatre Studies
F make travel arrangements and bookings
G ask for help

Part 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

‘Self-regulatory focus theory’ and leadership
Self-regulatory focus theory
People’s focus is to approach pleasure or avoid pain
Promotion goals focus on (31) 
Prevention goals emphasise avoiding punishment

Factors that affect people’s focus
The Chronic Factor
• comes from one’s (32) 
The (33)  Factor
• we are more likely to focus on promotion goals when with a (34) 
• we are more likely to focus on prevention goals with our boss

How people’s focus affects them
Promotion Focus: People think about an ideal version of themselves, their (35)  and their gains.
Prevention Focus: People think about their ‘ought’ self and their obligations

Leaders
Leadership behaviour and (36)  affects people’s focus
Transformational Leaders:
• pay special attention to the (37)  of their followers
• passionately communicate a clear (38) 
• inspire promotion focus in followers
Transactional Leaders:
• create (39)  to make expectations clear
• emphasise the results of a mistake
• inspire prevention focus in followers

Conclusion
Promotion Focus is good for jobs requiring (40) 
Prevention Focus is good for work such as a surgeon Leaders’ actions affect which focus people use.

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

Transport Survey
Travelled to town today: by bus
Name: Lusia (1) 
Address: (2)  White Stone Road
Area: Bradfield
Postcode: (3) 
Occupation: (4) 
Reason for visit to town: to go to the (5) 
Suggestions for improvement: better (6) 
Have more footpaths
More frequent (7) 
Things that would encourage cycling to work:
• Having (8)  parking places for bicycles
• Being able to use a (9)  at work
• The opportunity to have cycling (10)  on busy roads

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

New city developments
11. The idea for the two new developments in the city came from
 A local people
 B the City Council
 C the SWRDC

12. What is unusual about Brackenside pool?
 A its architectural style
 B its heating system
 C its method of water treatment

13. Local newspapers have raised worries about
 A the late opening date
 B the post of the project
 C the size of the facilities

14. What decision has not yet been made about the pool?
 A whose statue will be at the door
 B the exact opening times
 C who will open it

Questions 15-20
Which feature is related to each of the following areas of the world represented in the playground?

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

Areas of the world
15 Asia 
16 Antarctica 
17 South America 
18 North America 
19 Europe 
20 Africa 

FEATURES

A ancient forts	B waterways	C ice and snow	D jewels	E local animals
F mountains	G music and film	H space travel	I volcanoes

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO hobbies was Thor Heyerdahl very interested in as a youth?
 A camping
 B climbing
 C collecting
 D hunting
 E reading

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which do the speakers say are the TWO reasons why Heyerdahl went to live on an island?
 A to examine ancient carvings
 B to experience an isolated place
 C to formulate a new theory
 D to learn survival skills
 E to study the impact of an extreme environment

Questions 25-30
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

The later life of Thor Heyerdahl
25. According to Victor and Olivia, academics thought that Polynesian migration from the east was impossible due to
 A the fact that Eastern countries were far away
 B the lack of materials for boat building
 C the direction of the winds and currents

26. Which do the speakers agree was the main reason for Heyerdahl’s raft journey?
 A to overcome a research setback
 B to demonstrate a personal quality
 C to test a new theory

27. What was most important to Heyerdahl about his raft journey?
 A the fact that he was the first person to do it
 B the speed of crossing the Pacific
 C the use of authentic construction methods

28. Why did Heyerdahl go to Easter Island?
 A to build a stone statue
 B to sail a reed boat
 C to learn the local language

29. In Olivia’s opinion, Heyerdahl’s greatest influence was on
 A theories about Polynesian origins
 B the development of archaeological methodology
 C establishing archaeology as an academic subject

30. Which criticism do the speakers make of William Oliver’s textbook?
 A Its style is out of date
 B Its content is over-simplified
 C Its methodology is flawed

Part 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

THE FUTURE OF MANAGEMENT
Business markets
• greater (31)  among companies
• increase in power of large (32)  companies
• rising (33)  in certain countries

External influences on businesses
• more discussion with (34)  before making business decisions
• environmental concerns which may lead to more (35) 

Business structures
• more teams will be formed to work on a particular (36) 
• businesses may need to offer hours that are (37)  , or the chance to work remotely

Management styles
• increasing need for managers to provide good (38) 
• changes influenced by (39)  taking senior roles

Changes in the economy
• service sector continues to be important
• increasing value of intellectual property
• more and more (40)  workers

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

SELF-DRIVE TOURS IN THE USA
Name: Andrea Brown
Address: 24, (1)  Road
Postcode: BH5 2OP
Phone: 07786643091
Heard about company from: (2) 
Possible self drive tours:
Trip one:
• Los Angeles: customer wants to visit some (3)  parks with their children
• Yosemite Park: customer wants to stay in a lodge, not a (4) 
Trip two:
• Customer wants to see the (5)  on the way to Cambria
• At Santa Monica: not interested in shopping
• At San Diego: wants to spend time on the (6) 

Questions 7-10
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

	Number of days	Total distance	Price per person	Includes
Trip one	12 days	(7)…………km	£ 525	– accommodation – car – one (8)………..
Trip two	9 days	980 km	(9) £………….	– accommodation – car – one (10)………………

(7)                    (8)   
(9)                    (10) 

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

Which TWO facilities at the leisure club have recently been improved?
 A the gym
 B the tracks
 C the indoor pool
 D the outdoor pool
 E the sports training for children

Questions 13-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Joining the leisure club
Personal Assessment
• New members should describe any (13) 
• The (14)  will be explained to you before you use the equipment.
• You will be given a six-week (15) 

Types of membership
• There is a compulsory £90 (16)  fee for members.
• Gold members are given (17)  to all the LP clubs.
• Premier members are given priority during (18)  hours.
• Premier members can bring some (19)  every month.
• Members should always take their (20)  with them.

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

Global Design Competition
21. Students entering the design competition have to
 A produce an energy-efficient design
 B adapt an existing energy-saving appliance
 C develop a new use for current technology.

22. John chose a dishwasher because he wanted to make dishwashers
 A more appealing
 B more common
 C more economical

23. The stone in John’s ‘Rockpool’ design is used
 A for decoration
 B to switch it on
 C to stop water escaping

24. In the holding chamber, the carbon dioxide
 A changes back to a gas
 B dries the dishes
 C is allowed to cool

25. At the end of the cleaning process, the carbon dioxide
 A is released into the air
 B is disposed of with the waste
 C is collected ready to be re-used

Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

• John needs help preparing for his (26) 
• The professor advises John to make a (27)  of his design.
• John’s main problem is getting good quality (28) 
• The professor suggests John apply for a (29) 
• The professor will check the (30)  information in John’s written report.

Part 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY.

THE SPIRIT BEAR
General facts
• It is a white bear belonging to the black bear family.
• Its colour comes from an uncommon (31) 
• Local people believe that it has unusual (32) 
• They protect the bear from (33) 

Habitat
• The bear’s relationship with the forest is complex.
• Tree roots stop (34)  along salmon streams.
• The bears’ feeding habits provide nutrients for forest vegetation.
• It is currently found on a small number of (35) 

Threats
• Habitat is being lost due to deforestation and construction of (36)  by logging companies.
• Unrestricted (37)  is affecting the salmon supply.
• The bears’ existence is also threatened by their low rate of (38) 

Going forward
• Interested parties are working together.
• Logging companies must improve their (39)  of logging.
• Maintenance and (40)  of the spirit bears’ territory is needed.

Part 1: Questions 1-5
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Aim: protecting environment through recycling

Type of group: non-profit
Frequency of newspaper collection: (1) 
Name: (2) 
Address: (3) 
Email: (4) 
Postcode: (5) 

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

RECYCLING

Ways of recycling	Newspaper: in a (6)……………..
Nearest rubbish collection centre	on the east side of (7)…………….
Rubbish that can be recycled	Blue box: (8)…………… Green box: glass and plastics Yellow box: paper
Rubbish that cannot be recycled	(9)………………..
Name of a booklet	(10)………………..

(6)                       (7) 
(8)                       (9) 
(10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-17
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

CV and Interview skills seminar

11. The speaker suggests that the students use the  when they begin writing resumes.

12. The students should be sure not to keep the CV 

13. A  cover letter is useful when applying for a job and should be included.

14. The speaker believes the CV should have a beautiful 

15. The CV should not have any spelling and grammar 

16. The words in a CV can describe your 

17. Don’t forget to put down a  on the CV.

Questions 18-20
Choose THREE letters A-G, and write next to questions 18-20.

What THREE details should job applicants know in the interview?

 A Working hours
 B Promotion prospect
 C Salary range
 D Pension contribution bonus
 E Training
 F Holidays
 G Location

Part 3: Questions 21-30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

A Consultation with the Returning Students Advisor

21. What does the man want to have?
 A a break
 B a talk
 C a class

22. What does the man think of children nowadays?
 A confident
 B intelligent
 C mature

23. What type of people does the man want to teach?
 A children
 B students
 C adults

24. What did the man do when he encountered former students?
 A had a conversation
 B ran away
 C taught them

25. What is the man’s greatest weakness?
 A being old-fashioned
 B lack of confidence
 C being introverted

26. When did doctor Lindsey go to college?
 A 18 years ago
 B before starting a family
 C when she was 35 years old

27. How did the woman feel when she was a freshman?
 A hopeless
 B unsuccessful
 C stressed

28. How does the man feel about his career?
 A unique
 B boring
 C impressive

29. What does the man finally decide to study?
 A languages
 B business
 C liberal arts

30. Which changes in students’ life is NOT important to Frank?
 A classroom technology
 B student housing
 C university facilities

Part 4: Questions 31-34
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

31. The university uses  as their teaching method.

32. Research skills included writing and 

33. Books of Economics are kept in the 

34. Maths books are kept in the  Building.

Questions 35 and 36
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

35. Which is NOT provided for students in most of the large buildings?
 A printing
 B photocopying
 C typing

36. Which of the following can be used when you want to print?
 A computer printers
 B prepaid cards
 C laser printers

Questions 37-40
Choose FOUR answers from the list below and write the correct letter A-G next to questions 37-40.

A Student Union Building
B Nursery
C Media Centre
D Medical Services Centre
E Maths Department Building
F New Library
G Old Library

37. If you go straight out those doors, the  is directly opposite this building.
38. If you make a right turn outside the door and go to the second building, that’s the 
39. You can see the  if you look out of that window.
40. The Media Centre is in front of the 

Part 1: Questions 1 – 10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Type of account: deposit account

Name of account decided on: (1) 
Customer’s name: (2) 
Date of birth: (3)  /  / 1970
Current address: 10, (4)  , South Quay
Duration of time living there: about (5) 
Address (before): Flat 3 Canada House, (6)  , Edinburgh
Office number: 02072356735
Home number: (7) 
Occupation: (8) 
Identity (security): Name of his (9)  : Monica
The account opening sum: (10) 

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

11. Jonathan Owen bought the house in 1965 as it was built in the way of
 A the standard European building style
 B the Asian style of Middle Ages in the UK
 C the traditional Middle Ages of the Britain

12. Jonathan Owen had been employed at the University of Canterbury as
 A a head master of ceramic
 B a head carpenter
 C a supervisor of accounting

13. Jonathan Owen succeeded in his business so much, but he suffered from
 A private household affairs
 B personal diseases
 C public relations

14. Where did he gather his building material from?
 A the local area
 B the garden
 C the back yard

Questions 15 and 16
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

15. What did Owen’s brother study in Paris? 
16. What is the two hundred-year-old tree? 

Questions 17-20
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

17. You can find the shop between the path and 
18. In the snack bar, you will be able to rest and get 
19. Through  there is a beautiful walk.
20. Both  and  are the local products that are promoted and marketed every year with a variety of events and festivals.

Part 3: Questions 21-24
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The place to get information about museums and galleries in England	at (21)………………..
Research methods	(22)……………….questionnaires or emails
Total interviewees	(23)…………………
The compared objects of ceramic fair	(24)…………………..

(21)                    (22) 
(23)                   (24) 

Questions 25-30
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Of the countries chosen, ceramic of (25)  is a unique kind that the researchers are interested in. On (26)  of ceramic, the decoration is compared with artwork of the present time.

The natives made the ceramic from (27)  , like mountain, basement, and the bottom of the lake. From (28)  plants, the natives made various colors through a process of (29)  The tones of ceramic were used by (30) 

Part 4: Questions 31-36
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

31. Only  of people collect waste.
32. By 2012, waste emissions need to be  lower than in 2000.
33. Local councils are able to aid achievements with two solutions involving the  and local flea markets.
34. A flea market, sometimes referred to as  is a local small market where people can buy and sell cheap or second-hand products.
35. One critical problem of carrying out questionnaires is that they are deficient in both  and 
36. In England,  of waste (e.g. electronic and furniture goods) is recycled in the flea markets each year.

Questions 37-40
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Less than 15% of (37)  are collected in England, where as Europe collects (38)  and (39)  collects 80%.

To protect the quality of the office paper, a union, called (40)  sells waste paper that has been through sorting process to farmers or gardeners as soil conditioners.

Part 1: Questions 1-8
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Five Star Caterers – Customer Booking Form

Event: Party

Customer name: Mr. (1) 
Daytime telephone number: (2) 
Telephone number after 5 pm: As above (if no one answers, (3)  )
Number of guests: (4) 
Date: (5) 

Seating
Shape: (6) 
Size: (7) 
Number of tables: (8) 

Questions 9 and 10
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

9. The man decided to book
 A a three course meal
 B a buffet
 C a banquet

10. The man will have to pay
 A £750 tomorrow
 B £100 per head
 C £1500 on the day of the party

Part 2: Questions 11-17
According to the speaker, when did the following happen?

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 11-17.

A before 1837
B between 1837 and 1900
C after 1900

11. The East Front was added to the building 

12. The last big structural change was made 

13. The building was bombed 

14. The building became a palace 

15. The building was known as The Queen’s House 

16. The Houses of Parliament were destroyed by fire 

17. The Marble Arch was moved 

Questions 18-20
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

18. Up to  people attend garden parties at the palace each year.

19. The garden contains more than  species of wild flower.

20. The public can visit the nineteen  in August or September

Part 3: Questions 21-24
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

21. What aspect of history is it important to learn something from? 

22. What do we also need to know about our ancestors? 

23. Where are transferable skills useful? 

24. What kind of approach to learning does social science use? 

Questions 25-30
What is said each of these subjects studied on a social studies course?

Choose your answers from the list below and write the letters A-H next to questions 25-30.

A This will focus on how each generation learns about its own culture
B This necessarily includes a study of physics and chemistry
C This is studied from the point of view of human behavior
D This will only be covered in terms of its theory
E This also covers the distribution of wealth
F This includes the study of archaeology
G This has received criticism for not being scientific enough
H This includes some work on urban planning

25. Anthropology 
26. Economics 
27. Education 
28. Geography 
29. Law 
30. Sociology and social work 

Part 4: Questions 31-37
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

31. Students should complete their work on the 1950s
 A if they want to be allowed to continue attending lectures
 B because they will appreciate the information about the 1960s more
 C otherwise they face the possibility of being failed for their coursework

32. According to the lecturer, the ‘baby boom’ happened
 A because of relaxed attitudes in the sixties
 B during a time of war
 C because people felt more secure

33. In the sixties the USA had 70 million
 A teenagers
 B babies
 C adults

34. According to the lecturer, compared to the 1950s, the 1960s were
 A less conservative
 B more conservative
 C just as conservative

35. According to the lecturer, literature changed the way women
 A over 40 were treated by society
 B viewed issues of race in society
 C felt about their roles in society

36. The rate of crime in the sixties
 A rose 9% during the decade
 B was 9 times higher than in the fifties
 C was 9 times lower than in the fifties

37. What happened at the start of the 1960s?
 A the first heart transplant
 B the introduction of the internet
 C the invention of lasers

Questions 38-40
Complete the summary below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

In October, 1962, US President Kennedy met advisers to discuss (38)  which proved that the Cubans were installing nuclear missiles, presumably to use against the US. Kennedy was faced with three choices: to try to resolve the crisis diplomatically; to block the delivery of further weapons into Cuba; or to attack Cuba. Kennedy chose (39)  option, which prevented the build up of more missiles and led to the withdrawal of the existing ones. Most are agreed that a (40)  was narrowly avoided by Kennedy’s decision.

Part 1: Questions 1-5
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

YOUR BEST FURNITURE

Item	Required	Price
Bed	(1)……………….size	£ 189
(2)……………..	white color	£ 69
Dinner table	round with (3)……………….	(4)……………….
Wardrobe	(5)………………….	£ 399

(1)                    (2) 
(3)                   (4) 
(5) 

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

Customer’s details

Name: Daniel Kahn
Address: Hill House, (6)  16th
Contact number: 44780135
Delivery time: 1 pm – 2 pm on next (7) 
Total cost: £760
Payment: (8) 
Delivery fee: Free
Delivery transport: (9) 
Reference number: (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-15
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Tulip Hot Spring Garden Resort

Location:
• (11)  close to Peak Mountains
• Hot spring was exploited (12)  meters under the ground
• Temperature of Tulip hot spring is (13) 

Notice for tourists:
• Adjust water temperature before bathing
• Do not bath immediately after drink
• Do not take your (14)  when bathing

There are:
• 56 different water sports
• 21 different (15) 

Questions 16-20
Complete the map below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(16)                  (17) 
(18)                  (19) 
(20) 

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

21. The conversation may take place in a
 A university
 B bookstore
 C canteen

22. The topic of the first lecture is
 A local snack
 B study strategies
 C social life

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO main factors are important for students’ successful study?

 A using time effectively
 B doing research
 C taking more lectures
 D working independently
 E coping well will stress

Questions 25-30
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Listening to lecture	– (25)……………….lecture – prepare for lecture ahead – check notes after
(26)…………………….	– PowerPoint – group work
Reading online materials	– need a (27)…………… – approach: (28)………….. – method of analysing
Writing essay	– a good (29)……………… – do (30)……………..before handing in

(25)                 (26) 
(27)                 (28) 
(29)                 (30) 

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

The Antarctic Polar View project maps Antarctic sea ice by using (31) 

Problems to navigate through the water:
• The safety of the ship
• (32)  the efficiency of the ship

NVSAT Satellite:
• Collect data
• Identify difference between open water and (33) 
• Scientists can see surface of sea clearly by using (34) 

Helicopter:
• Advantage: can map the sea in the air
• Disadvantages: much more (35)  and (36) 

The color of the map is (37) 
Problem is sending pictures in Antarctic ship: (38) 
Measure to the problem: com press images into (39)  format
The equipment scientists need for mapping is a (40)  on ship.

Part 1: Questions 1-3
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

1. What total discount is Jonathon’s school being offered?
 A 25%
 B 50%
 C 65%

2. Where did Jonathon first want to take his students?
 A Madrid
 B Barcelona
 C Sainsbury

3. What is the normal price of this tour?
 A £679
 B £1261
 C £1940

Questions 4-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Mcfadden’s Travel
Two main things the all-inclusive price covers:
• (4) 
• (5) 

Extras also covered by the all-inclusive offer:
• Airport taxis, (6) 
• A city tour, (7) 

Client details:
• Email address of contact person – (8)  @  com
• Number of travelers – 49
• Date of travel – 7th April
• Departure time – 7 am
• Arrival time – 10.30 am
• Credit card number – (9) 
• Expiry date – 1 January 2015
• Total cost of booking – (10) £ 

Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

11. What does the word ‘formula’ stand for?
 A the rules drivers must respect
 B the type of roads used for the races
 C the way they drive

12. When did the first championship race take place?
 A 1920
 B 1955
 C 1950

Questions 13-20
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Driver	First title	Last title	Notable records	Interesting fact
Juan Manuel Fanglo	1951	(13)…………….	won 5 world championships, a record which remained for (14)……………years	was the first (15)……………winner
Ayrton Senna	1988	1991	won the most races ever at the (16)…………….Grand Prix	is regarded as the most (17)………… driver ever
Alain Prost	1985	1993	won the third (18)………………number of championships	was a (19)……………..of Senna
Michael Schumacher	1994	2004	holds many records including most drivers’ championships, pole positions, race victories and fastest laps	is the (20)…………….on paper

(13)                  (14) 
(15)                  (16) 
(17)                  (18) 
(19)                 (20) 

Part 3: Questions 21-27
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Upsides	Downsides
Has proven track record	wants to remain an independent entity, so this would be a hostile (25)……………
Is an industry (21)………………	is a production based company
Is well-respected and has a great name	is a (26)………………..venture
Has generated a lot of goodwill	is in a different market so there will be no synergy and no cost savings
Consistently has an annual gross profit of (22)…………….
Has a clear and ambitious (23)……………….
Has very high (24)………………..for 2012 and 2013

The official decision on whether to buy Bizz-Educators will be taken at tomorrow’s (27)………………

(21)                     (22) 
(23)                    (24) 
(25)                    (26) 
(27) 

Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters A-G.

What THREE requirements are there for the takeover of Bizz Educators to go ahead?

 A Assurances that the management of Bizz Educators won’t oppose the deal
 B An independent mediator be used to broker the deal
 C An audit of the company’s books
 D That a study of the company’s projected profit margin be conducted
 E That the deal be kept secret until it is finalized
 F That an analysis of the company’s goodwill assets be carried out
 G That the asking price be lowered

Part 4: Questions 31-40
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

Conserving energy at home
• Carbon footprint is: the (31)  of greenhouse gas emitted into the atmosphere by an individual as a result of his day-to-day activities
• More than (32)  of all homes are not insulated

Reasons to better insulate your home:
• Fitting adequate insulation in the (33)  and outer walls of your home can reduce heating costs by as much as 25%.
• The government offers (34)  to people who want to reinsulate their homes.
• You will recoup your investment over a short period of time.

Painting (35)  walls in dark colors is bad idea because dark colors (36)  heat.

Replacing a normal light bulb with an energy saving one could save you (37)  over the lifetime of the bulb.

If you have large windows in your home, you should close the (38) 

Erect (39)  to heat your water supply.

People should continue recycling and composting their (40)  to help protect the environment.