Month: April 2024

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

Council Youth Scheme
Application for funding for group project

Name: Ralph Pearson

Contact address: (1)  Drayton, DR68AB
Telephone number: 01453 586098

Name of group: Community Youth Theatre Group
Description of group: amateur theatre group ((2)  members)
Involved in drama (3)  and 

Amount of money requested: (4) £ 
Description of project: to produce a short (5)  play for young children
Money needed for: (6)  for scenery
Costumes
Cost of (7) 
(8) 
Sundries

How source of funding will be credited
• Acknowledged in the (9)  given to audience

Other organisations approached for funding (and outcome)
• National Youth Services – money was (10) 

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

11. Joanne says that visitors to Darwin are often surprised by
 A the number of young people.
 B the casual atmosphere.
 C the range of cultures.

12 To enjoy cultural activities, the people of Darwin tend to
 A travel to southern Australia.
 B bring in artists from other areas.
 C involve themselves in production.

13. The Chinese temple in Darwin
 A is no longer used for its original purpose.
 B was rebuilt after its destruction in a storm.
 C was demolished to make room for new buildings.

14. The main problem with travelling by bicycle is
 A the climate.
 B the traffic.
 C the hills

15. What does Joanne say about swimming in the sea?
 A It is essential to wear a protective suit.
 B Swimming is only safe during the winter.
 C You should stay in certain restricted areas.

Questions 16-20
What can you find at each of the places below?

Choose your answers from the list and write correct letter A-H next to questions 16-20.

A a flower market
B a chance to feed the fish
C good nightlife
D international arts and crafts
E good cheap international food
F a trip to catch fish
G shops and seafood restaurants
H a wide range of different plants

16. ‘Aquascene’ 
17. Smith Street Mall 
18. Cullen Bay Marina 
19. Fannie Bay 
20. Mitchell Street 

Part 3: Questions 21-23
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Effects on weather on mood
21. Phil and Stella’s goal is to  the hypothesis that weather has an effect on a person’s mood.

22. They expect to find that ‘good’ weather (weather which is  ) has a positive effect on a person’s mood.

23. Stella defines effect on mood’ as a  in the way a person feels.

Questions 24-27
What information was given by each writer?

Choose your answers from the list below and write correct letters A-F next to questions 24-27.

A the benefits of moving to a warmer environment
B the type of weather with the worst effect on mood
C how past events affect attitudes to weather
D the important effect of stress on mood
E the important effect of hours of sunshine on mood
F psychological problems due to having to cope with bad weather

24. Vickers 
25. Whitebourne 
26. Haverton 
27. Stanfield 

Questions 28-30
Choose THREE letters A-H.

Which THREE things do Phil and Stella still have to decide on?

 A how to analyse their results
 B their methods of presentation
 C the design of their questionnaire
 D the location of their survey
 E weather variables to be measured
 F the dates of their survey
 G the size of their survey
 H the source of data on weather variables

Part 4: Questions 31 and 32
Choose TWO letters A-F

Which TWO of the following problems are causing concern to educational authorities in the USA?

 A differences between rich and poor students
 B high numbers dropping out of education
 C falling standards of students
 D poor results compared with other nationalities
 E low scores of overseas students
 F differences between rural and urban students

Questions 33 and 34
Choose TWO letters A-F

According to the speaker, what are two advantages of reducing class sizes?

 A more employment for teachers
 B improvement in general health of the population
 C reduction in number of days taken off sick by teachers
 D better use of existing buildings and resources
 E better level of education of workforce
 F availability of better qualified teachers

Questions 35-40
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

USA RESEARCH PROJECTS INTO CLASS SIZE

State	Schools involved	Number of students participating	Key findings	Problems
Tennessee	about 70 schools	in total (35)………….	significant benefit especially for (36)……………..pupils	lack of agreement on implications of data
California	(37)……………..schools	1.8 million	very little benefit	– shortage of (38)……………especially in poorer areas – no proper method for (39)……………of project
Wisconsin	14 schools with pupils from (40)……………families		similar results to Tennessee project

(35)                    (36) 
(37)                    (38) 
(39)                   (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Label the floor plan below. Choose FIVE answers from the floor plan and write the correct letters A-I next to questions 1-6.

1. children’s play centre 
2. hairdresser 
3. toy store 
4. toilets 
5. phone kiosk 
6. elevator 

Questions 7-10
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

7. How much does it cost to leave your car in the car park for four hours? 
8. What is the minimum age for children at the children’s play centre? 
9. Which level is the food court located on? 
10. What is located on the top floor of the building? 

Part 2: Questions 11-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

The agency
• Contented Homes agency began in (11) 
• Agency does most work using the (12) 

How the system operates
• Minimum time period for housesitting is (13) 
• Housesitters do not pay (14) 
• Homeowners check (15)  of housesitters
• Housesitters have fewer (16)  than normal tenants

Advantages of having housesitters
• Prevent (17) 
• Take care of your (18)  and 

Charges
• Agency charges housesitters (19)  to register
• Agency recommends that homeowners organize (20) 

Part 3: Questions 21-25
Where did a majority of the nationalities listed below settle?

Choose your answers from the list and write correct letters A-C next to questions 21-25.

A Melbourne
B Sydney
C Other places in Australia

21. British 
22. Chinese 
23. Lebanese 
24. Malaysians 
25. New Zealanders 

Questions 26-30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

26. Most migrants chose where to live based on
 A employment
 B community
 C real estate

27. There is a trend for people born in Australia to leave Sydney
 A because it is becoming too busy and crowded
 B due to the inadequate infrastructure
 C so they can have more money in retirement

28. Among people who recently migrated to Australia, the percentage who settled in Sydney and Melbourne was
 A 40%
 B 50%
 C 60%

29. The government is considering encouraging migrants to settle in other areas by
 A offering tax incentive to employers
 B making it easier for farmers to migrate
 C employing people outside Sydney and Melbourne

30. The number of migrants living in Sydney is likely to be
 A higher than the statistics indicate
 B lower than the statistics indicate
 C the same as the statistics indicate

Part 4: Questions 31-37
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Product	Traditional source	Advantages of using hemp
Paper	wood	– ready to harvest in (31)…………….. – no need for (32)……………
Clothing	cotton	– need less (33)…………….fertilizer and pesticides – provides better protection for people against (34)………………
Lamps	(35)……………..	– causes less smell
Cars	metal	– is (36)…………………… – decomposes sooner
Fuel	petrol	– causes less (37)………………..

(31)                     (32) 
(33)                     (34) 
(35)                     (36) 
(37) 

Questions 38-40
Complete the summary below. Choose your answers from the box and write correct letter A-G next to questions 38-40.

A. Dry	B. Cheese	C. Flour	D. Long-lasting
E. Non-toxic	F. Shady	G. Versatile

Hemp can be a source of foods and health products. It can produce (38)  containing a higher level of protein. It has many applications in the home. Pain made from hemp is (39)  Hemp grows well under (40)  conditions. It is an environmentally friendly solution to many problems.

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

Cycling club notes
James is the club secretary

Membership:
• Chance for members to enter (1) 
• Extra fee covers meetings with guest speakers and (2) 
• New members receive a free (3)  for their bike

Practical information:
• Club meets in the village of (4) 
• Tops with long sleeves and warmers for (5)  available at a discount
• Payment for bike hire is on a (6)  basis or per outing

Activities and events:
• This summer’s camping trip will be to the (7) 
• Club runs a yearly (8)  event for the local community

Contact details:
• Cycling shop telephone number – (9) 
• Name of website – www. (10)  .com

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

11. The speaker describes letter writing as a 
12. Writers used to use  to exemplify their ideas.
13. Writers could talk about their  in letters.
14. The speaker keeps her treasured letters in a 
15. The speaker compares letters to a 

Questions 16-20
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Tips for letter writing
• Find a (16)  room
• Avoid using (17)  which may not last
• Letters can act as a (18)  (e.g. for seeking advice)
• Word every (19)  carefully
• Ensure you use an appropriate (20) 

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

Which TWO reasons do the students give for choosing the university they attend?

 A the opportunities to study abroad
 B the lower fees
 C the wide choice of courses offered
 D the location
 E the reputation of the teaching staff

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO study groups are both students going to join?

 A grammar focus
 B conversation practice
 C writing skills
 D literature analysis
 E listening skills

Questions 25-30
Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 25-30.

Which problems do the students agree each online resource has?

Online resources
25. internet chat room 
26. translation software 
27. vocabulary builder 
28. online dictionary 
29. language lab 
30. writing checker 

Problems
A operates too slowly
B is not accurate enough
C has too few features

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

Maths is the real world

31. Students need  and persistence to succeed in maths.

32. Students also have a need to understand the  of the subject.

33. It is the teacher’s role to make maths accessible. Maths is in everything we do, from using a  to decorating a room.

34. Teachers should avoid using techniques involving  or repetition.

35. People have applied similar  for many generations.

36. Basic maths skills help us stick to a  or understand trends.

37. Maths is essential in progressing our careers, much like  skills.

38. It is also useful in hobbies like music or sailing. Students find it hard to see how maths relates to life outside school: studying risk assessment or  makes this easier. Maths also helps us to find solutions to difficult life problems.

39. The way to study maths is to start from a  of simple ideas and build up to more complex ones.

40. What teachers can do to help students see the point of maths; ask them to imagine life without calendars, watches, money or 

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Cycle tour leader: Applicant enquiry
Name: Margaret Smith

About the applicant:
• Wants a (1)  job
• Will soon start work as a (2) 
• Has led cycle trips in (3) 
• Interested in being a leader of a cycling trip for families
• Is currently doing voluntary work with members of a (4)  club
• Available for five months from the 1st of (5) 
• Can’t eat (6) 

Contact details
• Address: 27 (7)  Place, Dumfries
• Postcode: (8) 

Interview:
• Interview at 2.30 pm on (9) 
• Will plan a short (10)  about being a tour guide

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

Visiting the Sheepmarket Area
11. Which is the most rapidly growing group of residents in the sheepmarket area?
 A. young professional people
 B. students from the university
 C. employees in the local market

12. The speaker recommends the side streets in the sheepmarket for their
 A. international restaurants
 B. historical buildings
 C. arts and crafts

13. Clothes designed by entrants for the Young Fashion competition must
 A. be modelled by the designers themselves
 B. be inspired by aspects of contemporary culture
 C. be made from locally produced materials

14. Car parking is free in some car parks if you
 A. stay for less than an hour
 B. buy something in the shops
 C. park in the evenings or at weekends

Questions 15-20
Label the map below. Write correct letter A-I next to questions 15-20.

15. the Reynolds House 
16. the Thumb 
17. the Museum 
18. the Contemporary Art Gallery 
19. the Warner Gallery 
20. Nucleus 

Part 3: Questions 21-24
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

PRESENTATION OF FILM ADAPTATIONS OF SHAKESPEARE’S PLAY

Stages of presentation	Work still to be done
Introduce Giannetti’s book containing a (21)……………of adaptations	organize notes
Ask class to suggest the (22)………………….adaptations	no further work needed
Present Rachel Malchow’s ideas	prepare some (23)………………..
Discuss relationship between adaptations and (24)…………………..at the time of making the film	no further work needed

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

Questions 25-30
What do the speakers say about each of the following films?

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

Comments
A clearly shows the historical period
B contains only parts of the play
C is too similar to another kind of film
D turned out to be unpopular with audiences
E presents the play in a different period from the original
F sets the original in a different country
G incorporates a variety of art forms

Films
25. Ran 
26. Much Ado About Nothing 
27. Romeo and Juliet 
28. Hamlet 
29. Prospero’s Books 
30. Looking for Richard 

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

Noise in Cities
Past research focused on noise level (measured in decibels) and people’s responses.

Noise ‘maps’
• Show that the highest noise levels are usually found on roads
• Do not show other sources of noise e.g. when windows are open or people’s neighbours are in their (31) 
• Ignore variations in people’s perceptions of noise
• Have made people realize that the noise is a (32)  issue that must be dealt with

Problems caused by noise
• Sleep disturbance
• Increase in amount of stress
• Effect on the (33)  of school children

Different types of noise
Some noises can be considered pleasant e.g. the sound of a (34)  in a town
To investigate this, researchers may use methods from (35)  sciences

What people want
Plenty of activity in urban environments which are (36)  but also allow people to relax

But architects and town planners
• Do not get much (37)  in acoustics
• Regards sound as the responsibility of engineers

Understanding sound as an art form
We need to know
• How sound relates to (38) 
• What can be learnt from psychology about the effects of sound
• Whether physics can help us understand the (39)  of sound

Virtual reality programs
• Advantage: predict the effect of buildings
• Current disadvantage: they are (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Public Library
The library re-opened last month

The library now has
• A seating area with magazines
• An expanded section for books on (1) 
• A new section on local (2) 
• A community room for meetings (also possible to (3)  there)
• A new section of books for (4) 

For younger children
• The next Science club meeting: experiments using things from your (5) 
• Reading challenge: read six books during the holidays

For adults
• This Friday: a local author talks about a novel based on a real (6) 
• IT support is available on Tuesday-no (7)  is necessary
• Free check of blood (8)  and cholesterol levels

Other information
• The library shop sells wall charts, cards and (9) 
• Evenings and weekends: free (10)  is available

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

Which TWO age groups are taking increasing numbers of holidays with BC Travel?
 A 16-30 years
 B 31-42 years
 C 43-54 years
 D 55-64 years
 E over 65 years

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO are the main reasons given for the popularity of activity holidays?
 A clients make new friends
 B clients learn a useful skill
 C clients learn about a different culture
 D clients are excited by the risk involved
 E clients find them good value for money

Questions 15-17
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

15. How does BC Travel plan to expand the painting holidays?
 A. by adding to the number of locations
 B. by increasing the range of levels
 C. by employing more teachers

16. Why are BC Travel’s cooking holidays unusual?
 A. they only use organic foods
 B. they have an international focus
 C. they mainly involve vegetarian dishes

17. What does the speaker say about the photography holidays?
 A. clients receive individual tuition
 B. the tutors are also trained guides
 C. advice is given on selling photographs

Questions 18-20
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

FITNESS HOLIDAY

Location	Main focus	Other comments
Ireland and Italy	General fitness	– personally designed programme – also reduces (18)……………
Greece	(19)……………….control	– includes exercise on the beach
Morocco	Mountain biking	– wide variety of levels – one holiday that is specially designed for (20)…………………

(18) 
(19) 
(20) 
Part 3: Questions 21-26

Complete the flow chart below. Choose SIX answers from the options A-H given below.

A. Patterns	B. Names	C. Sources	D. Questions
E. Employees	F. Solutions	G. Headings	H. Officials

STAGES IN DOING A TOURISM CASE STUDY
RESEARCH
• Locate and read relevant articles, noting key information and also (21)  identify a problem or need
• Select interviewees – these may be site (22)  , visitors for city (23) 
• Prepare and carry out interview. If possible collect statistics.
• Check whether (24)  of interviewees can be used

ANALYSIS
• Select relevant information and try to identify (25) 
• Decide on the best form of visuals

WRITING THE CASE STUDY
• Give some background writing the main sections
• Do not end with (26) 

Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

The Horton Castle Site
27. Natalie and Dave agree one reason why so few people visit Horton Castle is that
 A. the publicity is poor
 B. it is difficult to get to
 C. there is little there of interest

28. Natalie and Dave agree that the greatest problem with a visitor centre could be
 A. covering the investment costs
 B. finding a big enough space for it
 C. dealing with planning restrictions

29. What does Dave say about conditions in the town of Horton?
 A. there is a lot of unemployment
 B. there are few people of working age
 C. there are opportunities for skilled worker

30. According to Natalie, one way to prevent damage to the castle site would be to
 A. insist visitors have a guide
 B. make visitors keep to the paths
 C. limit visitor numbers

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

The effects of environmental change on birds
Mercury (Hg)
• Highly toxic
• Released into the atmosphere from coal
• In water it may be consumed by fish
• It has also recently been found to affect birds which feed on (31) 

Research on effects of mercury on birds
• Claire Varian Ramos is investigating:
o The effects on birds’ (32)  or mental processes e.g. memory
o The effects on bird song (usually learned from a bird’s (33)  )
• Findings:
o Songs learned by birds exposed to mercury are less (34) 
o This may have a negative effect on birds’ (35) 
• Lab based studies:
o Allow more (36)  for the experimenter

Implications for humans
• Migrating birds such as (37)  containing mercury may be eaten by humans
• Mercury also causes problems in learning (38) 
• Mercury in a mother’s body from (39)  may affect the unborn child
• New regulations for mercury emissions will affect everyone’s energy (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Events during Kenton Festival
Start date: 16th May

Opening ceremony (first day)
• In town centre, starting at (1) 
• The mayor will make a speck
• A (2)  will perform
• Performance of a (3)  about Hele Tungate (a (4)  )
• Evening fireworks display situated across the (5) 

Other events
• Videos about relationships that children have with their (6) 
• Venue: (7)  House
• Performance of (8)  dances
• Venue: the (9)  market in the town centre
• Time: 2 and 5 pm every day except 1st day of festival
• Several professional concerts and one by children
• Venue: library
• Time: 6.30 pm on the 18th
• Tickets available online from festival box office and from shops which have the festival (10)  in their windows

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

Theatre trip to Munich
11. When the group meet at the airport they will have
 A. breakfast
 B. coffee
 C. lunch

12. The group will be met at Munich airport by
 A. an employee at the National Theatre
 B. a theatre manager
 C. a tour operator

13. How much will they pay per night for a double room at the hotel?
 A. 110 euros
 B. 120 euros
 C. 150 euros

14. What type of restaurant will they go to on Tuesday evening?
 A. an Italian restaurant
 B. a Lebanese restaurant
 C. a typical restaurant of the region

15. Who will they meet on Wednesday afternoon?
 A. an actor
 B. a playwright
 C. a theatre director

Questions 16-20
What does the man say about the play on each of the following days? Choose FIVE answers from options given below.

Comments
A The playwright will be present
B The play was written to celebrate an anniversary
C The play will be performed inside historic building
D The play will be accompanies by live music
E The play will be performed outdoors
F The paly will be performed for the first time
G The performance will be attended by officials from the town

Days
16. Wednesday 
17. Thursday 
18. Friday 
19. Saturday 
20. Monday 

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

Scandinavian Studies
21. James chose to take Scandinavian Studies because when he was a child
 A. he was often taken to Denmark
 B. his mother spoke to him in Danish
 C. a number of Danish people visited his family

22. When he graduates James would like to
 A. take a postgraduate course
 B. work in the media
 C. become a translator

23. Which course will end this term?
 A. Swedish cinema
 B. Danish television programmes
 C. Scandinavian literature

24. They agree that James’ literature paper this term will be on
 A. 19th century playwrights
 B. the Icelandic sagas
 C. modern Scandinavian novels

25. Beth recommends that James’ paper should be
 A. a historical overview of the genre
 B. an in depth analysis of a single write
 C. a study of the social background to the literature

Questions 26-30
Complete the flow chart below.

Choose FIVE answers from options given below and write correct letter A-G next to questions 26-30

A bullet points
B film
C notes
D structure
E student paper
F textbook
G documentary

How James will write his paper on the Vikings
• He’ll read a (26)  and choose his topic
• He’ll borrow a (27)  from Beth
• He’ll plan the (28)  of the paper
• He’ll read some material and write (29) 
• He’ll write paper using (30) 

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

Conflict at work
Conflict mostly consists of behavior in the general category of (31) 
Often a result of people wanting to prove their (32) 
Also cause by differences in (33)  between people
(34)  conflicts: people more concerned about own team than about company
Conflict related stress can cause (35)  that may last for months

Chief Executives (CEOs)
Many have both (36)  and anxiety
May not like to have their decisions questioned
There may be conflict between people who have different (37) 

Other managers
A structure that is more (38)  may create a feeling of uncertainty about who staff should report to

Minimizing conflict
Bosses need to try hard to gain (39) 
Someone from outside the company may be given the role of (40)  in order to resolve conflicts

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

FAMILY EXCURSIONS
Cruise on a lake
• Travel on an old steamship
• Can take photos of the (1)  that surround the lake

Farm visit
• Children can help feed the sheep
• Visit can include a 40 minute ride on a (2) 
• Visitors can walk in the farm’s (3)  by the lake
• (4)  is available at extra cost

Cycling trips
• Cyclists explore the back road
• A (5)  is provided
• Only suitable for cyclists who have some (6) 
o Bikes can be hired from (7)  (near the cruise ship terminal)

• Cyclists need:
o A repair kit
o Food and drink
o A (8)  (can be hired)
• There are no (9) or accommodation in the area

Cost
• Total cost for whole family of cruise and farm visit: (10) $ 

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

Talk to new kitchen assistants
11. According to the manager what do most people like about the job of kitchen assistant?
 A. the variety of work
 B. the friendly atmosphere
 C. the opportunities for promotion

12. The manager is concerned about some of the new staff’s
 A. jewelry
 B. hair styles
 C. shoes

13. The manager says that the day is likely to be busy for kitchen staff because
 A. it is a public holiday
 B. the head chef is absent
 C. the restaurant is almost fully booked

14. Only kitchen staff who are 18 or older are allowed to use
 A. the waste disposal unit
 B. the electric mixer
 C. the meat slicer

Questions 15 and 16
Choose TWO letter A-E.

According to the manager which TWO things can make the job of kitchen assistant stressful?
 A. they have to follow orders immediately.
 B. the kitchen gets very hot
 C. they may not be able to take a break
 D. they have to do overtime
 E. the work is physically demanding

Questions 17-20

What is the responsibility of each of the following restaurant staff?

Choose FOUR answers from below.

Responsibilities
A. training courses
B. food stocks
C. first aid
D. breakages
E. staff discounts
F. timetables

Restaurant staff
17. Joy Parkins 
18. David Field 
19. Dexter Wills 
20. Mike Smith 

Part 3: Questions 21-23
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Paper on Public Libraries
21. What will be the main topic of Trudie and Stewart’s paper?
 A. how public library services are organized in different countries
 B. how changes in society are reflected in public libraries
 C. how the funding of public libraries has changed

22. They agree that one disadvantage of free digitalized books is that
 A. they may take a long time to read
 B. they can be difficult to read
 C. they are generally old

23. Stewart expects that in the future libraries will
 A. maintain their traditional function
 B. become centres for local communities
 C. no longer contain any books

Questions 24-30
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Study of local library: possible questions
• Whether it has a (24)  of its own
• Its policy regarding noise of various kinds
• How it’s affected by laws regarding all aspects of (25) 
• How the design needs to take the (26)  of customers into account
• What (27)  is required in case of accidents
• Why a famous person’s (28)  is located in the library
• Whether it has a (29)  of local organisations
• How it’s different from a library in a (30) 

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

Four business rules
• Many business values can result in (31) 
• Senior managers need to understand and deal with the potential (32) that may result

Collaboration
• During a training course the speaker was in a team that had to build a (33) 
• Other teams experienced (34)  from trying to collaborate
• The speaker’s team won because they reduced collaboration
• Sales of a (35)  were poor because of collaboration

Industriousness
• Hard work may be a bad use of various company (36) 
• The word lazy in the context refers to people who avoid doing tasks that are (37) 

Creativity
• An advertising campaign for a (38)  was memorable but failed to boost sales
• Creativity should be used as a response to a particular (39) 

Excellence
• According to one study on average pioneers had a (40)  that was far higher than that of followers.

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

Hilary Lodge Retirement House
Manager’s Name – Cathy

Activities programme involving volunteers
Monday evenings: computer training
• Training needed in how to produce (1) 
Tuesday afternoons: singing
• The home has a (2)  and someone to play it
Thursday mornings: growing (3) 
• The home does not have many (4)  for gardening
Once a month: meeting for volunteers and staff

Interview
• Go in on (5)  any time
• Interview with assistant called (6) 
• Address of home: 73 (7)  road

Open house days
• Agreed to help on (8) 
• Will show visitors where to (9) 
• Possibility of talking to a (10)  reporter

Part 2: Questions 11-15
Label the plan below. Write the correct letters A-H next to questions 11-15.

11. Newspapers 
12. Computers 
13. Photocopier 
14. Café 
15. Sports books 

Questions 16-20
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

NEW STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

Name	New responsibility
Jenny Reed	buying for the (16)……………..centre
Phil Penshurst	help with writing (17)……………….for courses
Tom Salisbury	information on topics related to the (18)………………
Saeed Aktar	finding a (19)……………………..
Shilpa Desai	help with (20)………………….

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

Part 3: Questions 21-27

What helped Stewart with each of the following stages in making his training film for museum employees?

Choose SEVEN answers from options below.

What helped Stewart
A advice from friends
B information on a website
C being allowed extra time
D meeting a professional film maker
E good weather conditions
F getting a better computer
G support of a manager
H help from a family member
I work on a previous assignment

Stages in making the training film for museum employees
21. finding a location 
22. Deciding on equipment 
23. writing the script 
24. Casting 
25. filming 
26. Editing 
27. designing the DVD cover 

Questions 28-30
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Stewart’s work placement: benefits to the Central Museum Association
• His understanding of the Association’s (28) 
• The reduction in expense
• Increased co-operation between (29) 
• Continuous (30)  which led to a better product
• Ideas for distribution of the film

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

New Caledonian crows and the use of tools
Examples of animals using tools
• Some chimpanzees use stones to break nuts
• Betty (new Caledonian crow) made a (31)  out of wire to move a bucket of food

New Zealand and Oxford experiment
• Three stages: crows needed to move a (32)  in order to reach a short stick

Oxford research
• Crows used sticks to investigate whether there was any (33)  from an object
• Research was inspired by seeing crows using tools on a piece of cloth to investigate a spider design
• Barney used a stick to investigate a snake made of (34) 
• Pierre used a stick to investigate a (35) 
• Corbeau used a stick to investigate a metal toad
• The crows only used sticks for the first contact

Conclusions of above research
• Ability to plan provides interesting evidence of the birds’ cognition
• Unclear whether this is evidence of the birds’ (36) 

Exeter and Oxford research in New Caledonia
• Scientist have attached very small cameras to birds’ (37) 
• Food in the form of beetle larvae provides plenty of (38)  for the birds
• Larvae’s specific (39)  composition can be identified in birds that feed on them
• Scientists will analyse what the birds include in their (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.

HOSTEL ACCOMMODATION IN DARWIN

Name	Price per person	Comments and reviews
Top end backpackers	$ 19	– parking available – staff are (1)………….. – nice pool – air conditioning is too (2)…………………
Gum tree lodge	(3)…………………	– good quiet location – pool and gardens (4)……………..in the dormitories
Kangaroo lodge	$ 22	– downtown location – reception at the lodge is always open – no lockers in the rooms – the (5)………………….are very clean – seems to be a (6)……………every night

(1)                        (2) 
(3)                       (4) 
(5)                       (6) 

Questions 7-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Kangaroo lodge
Address: on (7)  Lane
General information about hostel accommodation
• Sheets are provided
• Can hire a (8) 
• (9) is included
• A shared (10)  is available

Part 2: Questions 11-16
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Anglia Sculpture Park
11. The land where the Sculpture Park is located was previously
 A completely covered by forest.
 B the site of a private house.
 C occupied by a factory.

12. What is unusual about the Anglia Sculpture Park?
 A Artists have made sculptures especially for it.
 B Some of its sculptures were donated by the artists.
 C It only shows contemporary sculptures.

13. What is the theme of Joe Tremain’s ‘burnt’ sculptures?
 A the contrast between nature and urban life
 B the effect of man on the environment
 C the violence of nature

14. The path by the Lower Lake
 A is rather wet in some places.
 B has recently been repaired.
 C is difficult to walk on.

15. What does the speaker say about the Visitor Centre?
 A It is being enlarged at present.
 B It has received an international award.
 C It was designed by a Canadian architect.

16. Today, visitors can buy snacks and sandwiches
 A at the kiosk.
 B in the Terrace Room.
 C at the Lower Lake Cafe.

Questions 17-20
Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-F next to questions 17-20.

17. Joe Tremain sculptures 
18. Giorgio catalucci bird sculptures 
19. Garden gallery 
20. Long house 

Part 3: Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Marketing report
21. Why did Leo choose instant coffee as the topic for his marketing report?
 A He found plenty of material on the topic.
 B He had some practical experience in the area.
 C He had an idea of a brand he wanted to target.

22. Leo discovered that in Australia, recent technological developments
 A are producing less healthy types of instant coffee.
 B are reducing the demand for instant coffee.
 C are improving the quality of instant coffee.

23. What do the speakers agree about Leo’s table of coffee products?
 A It needs more explanation in the text.
 B It is factually inaccurate in some places.
 C It would be best to put this in the appendix.

24. What do they decide about the description of Shaffers coffee as a market follower?
 A Leo needs to define his terms.
 B Leo needs to provide more evidence.
 C Leo needs to put it in a different section.

25. What does Anna say about originality in someone’s first marketing report?
 A Clear analysis of data can be considered original.
 B Graphs and diagrams should be original, not copied.
 C Reports should contain some original data collected by the student.

26. What difference between his school assignments and this report has surprised Leo?
 A not knowing the criteria for getting a good mark
 B being required to produce work without assistance
 C having to do a great deal of research

Questions 27-30
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Notes on specific sections of marketing report
Executive summary
• Give a brief overview including the (27) 

Problems
• Link each problem to a (28)  which explains it

Implementation
• Practical solutions to problems
• Include details such as participants, (29)  and sequence
• Section is often poorly done because of lack of (30) 

Conclusion
• Don’t use new material here

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

History of fireworks in Europe
13th-16th centuries
• Fireworks were introduced from China
• Their use was mainly to do with:
o War
o (31)  (in plays and festivals)

17th century
• Various features of (32)  were shown in fireworks displays
• Scientists were interested in using ideas from fireworks displays:
o To make human (33)  possible
o To show the formation of (34) 

• London:
o Scientists were distrustful at first
o Later they investigated (35)  uses of fireworks

• St Petersburg:
o Fireworks were seen as a work of (36)  for people

• Paris:
o Displays emphasized the power of the (37) 
o Scientists aimed to provide (38) 

18th century
• Italian fireworks specialists became influential
• Servandoni’s fireworks display followed the same pattern as an (39) 
• The appeal of fireworks extended to the middle classes
• Some displays demonstrated new scientific discoveries such as (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD OR A NUMBER.

Accommodation form : rental properties

Name: Jane Ryder
Contact phone number: (1) 0044 
Email address: (2) richard@  co.uk
Occupation: a local (3) 
Type of accommodation: a 2 bedroom apartment wanted (must have its own (4)  )
No (5)  required
A (6)  in the kitchen is preferable
Preferred location: near a (7) 
Maximum rent: (8)  per month
Other requests: the accommodation has to be (9)  in the daytime
How did you first hear about us? Through a (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-15
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The police officer suggests neighbours give each other their (11) 
Neighbours should discuss what to do if there’s any kind of (12) 
It’s a good idea to leave on the (13) 
Think carefully about where you put any (14) 
It’s a good idea to buy good-quality (15) 

Questions 16-20

Which crime prevention measure is proposed for each area affected by crime?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write correct letter A-G next to questions 16-20.

Proposed crime prevention measures
A install more lighting
B have more police officers on patrol
C remove surrounding vegetation
D contact local police
E fix damage quickly
F change road design
G use security cameras

Areas affected by crime
16. skate park 
17. local primary schools 
18. Abbostford street 
19. shops on Victoria street 
20. supermarket car park 

Part 3: Questions 21-26
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Presentation on the problems and potential of biofuels
21. Mike suggests they begin their presentation by
 A explaining what kind of harm is caused by fossil fuels.
 B pointing out that biofuels were in use before fossil fuels.
 C ensuring students know the difference between fossil fuels and biofuels.

22. Karina doesn’t want to discuss the production of ethanol because
 A other students will already be familiar with the process.
 B there will not be time to cover more important information.
 C they may not provide an accurate description.

23. Which source of biofuel do the students agree is least environmentally friendly?
 A sugar cane
 B corn
 C canola

24. What is the main problem facing the development of the biofuel industry in the USA?
 A inadequate infrastructure for transporting ethanol
 B not enough farmers growing biofuel crops
 C little government support of biofuel development

25. Karina doubts that sugar cane production in Brazil will
 A lead to the loss of wildlife habitats.
 B create a large number of jobs in the biofuel sector.
 C continue to provide enough energy for the country’s needs.

26. Karina and Mike conclude that in order to increase the use of biofuels
 A the price of fossil fuels must go up.
 B more machinery must be adapted to use them.
 C production methods must be more energy-efficient.

Questions 27-30
Answer the questions below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

What TWO biofuel-related problems do Mike and Karina decide to focus on in the last section of their presentation?
• (27) 
• (28) 

Which two sources of biofuel do Mike and Karina say are being tried out?
• (29) 
• algae
• (30) 

Part 4: Questions 31-34
Complete the summary below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The ‘weak-tie’ theory: how friends-of-friends influence us
In 1973, Mark Granovetter claimed that the influence of ‘weak-ties’ can affect the behaviour of populations in the fields of information science, politics and (31)  Although friends-of-friends may be unlike us, they have similar enough (32)  to have a beneficial effect on our lives. An example of this influence is when we hear about (33)  Because information about them is provided by weak-ties. Since Granovetter proposed his theory, other studies have shown that weak-tie networks also benefit our (34) 

Questions 35 and 36
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which does the speaker believe are TWO real benefits of online social networking?
 A people can gain higher self-esteem
 B people can access useful medical information
 C people can form relationships more quickly
 D people can improve academic performance
 E people can be reliably informed about current affairs

Questions 37 and 38
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO problems related to online social networking will increase, according to the speaker?
 A criminal activity
 B poorer grades at school
 C a decline in physical fitness
 D less work done by employees
 E loss of career prospects

Questions 39 and 40
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO claims are made by Robin Dunbar about social networking sites?
 A They are not helpful for developing certain social skills.
 B They cannot fully reveal a person’s real character.
 C They are not a good starting point for building new relationships.
 D They do not encourage people to widen their social circle.
 E They will not retain their popularity with the young generation.