Month: May 2024

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

Buckworth Conservation Group
Regular activities
Beach
• making sure the beach does not have (1)   on it
• no (2) 

Nature reserve
• maintaining paths
• nesting boxes for birds installed
• next task is taking action to attract (3)   to the place
• identifying types of (4) 
• building a new (5) 

Forthcoming events Saturday
• meet at Dunsmore Beach car park
• walk across the sands and reach the (6) 
• take a picnic
• wear appropriate (7) 

Woodwork session
• suitable for (8)  to participate in
• making (9)  out of wood
• 17th, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
• cost of session (no camping): (10) £ 

Part 2: Questions 11-14

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

11. What is the maximum number of people who can stand on each side of the boat?
 A 9
 B 15
 C 18

12. What color are the tour boats?
 A dark red
 B jet black
 C light green

13. Which lunchbox is suitable for someone who does not eat meat or fish?
 A 1
 B 2
 C 3

14. What should people do with their litter?
 A take it home
 B hand it to a member of staff
 C put it in bins provided on the boat

Questions 15 and 16
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO features of the lighthouse does Lou mention?
 A why it was built
 B who built it
 C how long it took to build
 D who staffed it
 E what it was built with

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO types of creature might come close to the boat?

 A sea eagles
 B fur seals
 C dolphins
 D whales
 E penguins

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

Which TWO points does Lou make about the caves?
 A Only large tourist boats can visit them.
 B The entrances to them are often blocked.
 C It is too dangerous for individuals to go near them
 D Someone will explain what is inside them.
 E They cannot be reached on foot.

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

Work experience for veterinary science students

21. What problem did both Diana and Tim have when arranging their work experience?
 A making initial contact with suitable farms
 B organising transport to and from the farm
 C finding a placement for the required length of time

22. Tim was pleased to be able to help
 A a lamb that had a broken leg.
 B a sheep that was having difficulty giving birth.
 C a newly born lamb that was having trouble feeding.

23. Diana says the sheep on her farm
 A were of various different varieties.
 B were mainly reared for their meat.
 C had better quality wool than sheep on the hills.

24. What did the students learn about adding supplements to chicken feed?
 A These should only be given if specially needed.
 B It is worth paying extra for tie most effective ones.
 C The amount given at one time should be limited.

25. What happened when Diana was working with dairy cows?
 A She identified some cows incorrectly.
 B She accidentally threw some milk away.
 C She made a mistake when storing milk.

26. What did both farmers mention about vets and farming?
 A Vets are failing to cope with some aspects of animal health.
 B There needs to be a fundamental change in the training of vets.
 C Some jobs could be done by the farmer rather than by a vet

Questions 27-30
What opinion do the students give about each of the following modules on their veterinary science course?
Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to questions 27-30.

Opinions
A Tim found this easier than expected.
B Tim thought this was not very clearly organised.
C Diana may do some further study on this.
D They both found the reading required for this was difficult.
E Tim was shocked at something he learned on this module.
F They were both surprised how little is known about some aspects of this.

Modules on Veterinary Science course
27. Medical terminology 
28. Diet and nutrition 
29. Animal disease 
30. Wildlife medication 

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

Labyrinths
Definition
• a winding spiral path leading to a central area

Labyrinths compared with mazes
• Mazes are a type of (31) 
– (32)  is needed to navigate through a maze
– the word ‘maze’ is derived from a word meaning a feeling of (33) 
• Labyrinths represent a journey through life
– they have frequently been used in (34)  and prayer

Early examples of the labyrinth spiral
• Ancient carvings on (35)  have been found across many cultures
• The Pima, a Native American tribe, wove the symbol on baskets
• Ancient Greeks used the symbol on (36) 

Walking labyrinths
• The largest surviving example of a turf labyrinth once had a big (37)  at its centre

Labyrinths nowadays
• Believed to have a beneficial impact on mental and physical health, e.g., walking a maze can reduce a person’s (38)  rate
• Used in medical and health and fitness settings and also prisons
• Popular with patients, visitors and staff in hospitals
– patients who can’t walk can use ‘finger labyrinths’ made from (39) 
– research has shown that Alzheimer’s sufferers experience less (40) 

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

Holiday rental
Owners’ names: Jack Fitzgerald and Shirley Fitzgerald

Granary Cottage
• available for week beginning (1)  May
• cost for the week: (2) £ 
• (3)  Cottage
• cost for the week: £480
• building was originally a (4) 
• walk through doors from living room into a (5) 
• several (6)  spaces at the front
• bathroom has a shower
• central heating and stove that burns (7) 
• views of old (8)  from living room
• view of hilltop (9)  from the bedroom

Payment
• deposit: £144
• deadline for final payment: end of (10) 

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

Local council report on traffic and highways
11. A survey found people’s main concern about traffic in the area was
 A cuts to public transport.
 B poor maintenance of roads.
 C changes in the type of traffic.

12. Which change will shortly be made to the cycle path next to the river?
 A It will be widened.
 B It will be extended.
 C It will be resurfaced.

13. Plans for a pedestrian crossing have been postponed because
 A the Post Office has moved.
 B the proposed location is unsafe.
 C funding is not available at present.

14. On Station Road, notices have been erected
 A telling cyclists not to leave their bikes outside the station ticket office.
 B asking motorists to switch off engines when waiting at the level crossing.
 C warning pedestrians to leave enough time when crossing the railway line.

Questions 15-20
Label the map below. Write the correct letter, A-l, next to Questions 15-20.

Recreation ground after proposed changes

15. New car park 
16. New cricket pitch 
17. Children’s playground 
18. Skateboard ramp 
19. Pavilion 
20. Notice board 

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO benefits of city bike-sharing schemes do the students agree are the most important?
 A reducing noise pollution
 B reducing traffic congestion
 C improving air quality
 D encouraging health and fitness
 E making cycling affordabl

Questions 23-24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO things do the students think are necessary for successful bike-sharing schemes?
 A Bikes should have a GPS system.
 B The app should be easy to use.
 C Public awareness should be raised.
 D Only one scheme should be available.
 E There should be a large network of cycle lanes.

Questions 25-30
What is the speakers’ opinion of the bike-sharing schemes in each of the following cities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 25-30.

Opinion of bike-sharing scheme
A They agree it has been disappointing.
B They think it should be cheaper.
C They are surprised it has been so successful.
D They agree that more investment is required.
E They think the system has been well designed.
F They disagree about the reasons for its success.
G They think it has expanded too quickly.

Cities
25. Amsterdam 
26. Dublin 
27. London 
28. Buenos Aires 
29. New York 
30. Sydney 

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

THE EXTINCTION OF THE DODO BIRD
The dodo was a large flightless bird which used to inhabit the island of Mauritius.
History
• 1507 – Portuguese ships transporting (31)  stopped at the island to collect food and water.
• 1638 – The Dutch established a (32)  on the island.
• They killed the dodo birds for their meat.
• The last one was killed in 1681.

Description
• The only record we have is written descriptions and pictures (possibly unreliable).
• A Dutch painting suggests the dodo was very (33) 
• The only remaining soft tissue is a dried (34) 
• Recent studies of a dodo skeleton suggest the birds were capable of rapid (35) 
• It’s thought they were able to use their small wings to maintain (36) 
• Their (37)  was of average size.
• Their sense of (38)  enabled them to find food.

Reasons for extinction
• Hunting was probably not the main cause.
• Sailors brought dogs and monkeys.
• (39)  also escaped onto the island and ate the birds’ eggs.
• The arrival of farming meant the (40)  was destroyed.

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

JUNIOR CYCLE CAMP

The course focuses on skills and safety.
• Charlie would be placed in Level 5.
• First of all, children at this level are taken to practise in a (1) 

Instructors
• Instructors wear (2)  shirts.
• A (3)  is required and training is given.

Classes
• The size of the classes is limited.
• There are quiet times during the morning for a (4)  or a game.
• Classes are held even if there is (5) 

What to bring
• a change of clothing
• a (6) 
• shoes (not sandals)
• Charlie’s (7) 

Day 1
• Charlie should arrive at 9.20 am on the first day.
• Before the class, his (8)  will be checked.
• He should then go to the (9)  to meet his class instructor.

Cost
• The course costs (10) $  per week.

Part 2: Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
According to Megan, what are the TWO main advantages of working in the agriculture and horticulture sectors?
 A the active lifestyle
 B the above-average salaries
 C the flexible working opportunities
 D the opportunities for overseas travel
 E the chance to be in a natural environment

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO of the following are likely to be disadvantages for people working outdoors?
 A the increasing risk of accidents
 B being in a very quiet location
 C difficult weather conditions at times
 D the cost of housing
 E the level of physical fitness required

Questions 15-20
What information does Megan give about each of the following job opportunities?
Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 15-20.

Information
A not a permanent job
B involves leading a team
C experience not essential
D intensive work but also fun
E chance to earn more through overtime
F chance for rapid promotion
G accommodation available
H local travel involved

Job opportunities
15. Fresh food commercial manager 
16. Agronomist 
17. Fresh produce buyer 
18. Garden centre sales manager 
19. Tree technician 
20. Farm worker 

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO points does Adam make about his experiment on artificial sweeteners?
 A The results were what he had predicted.
 B The experiment was simple to set up.
 C A large sample of people was tested.
 D The subjects were unaware of what they were drinking.
 E The test was repeated several times for each person.

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO problems did Rosie have when measuring the fat content of nuts?
 A She used the wrong sort of nuts.
 B She used an unsuitable chemical.
 C She did not grind the nuts finely enough.
 D The information on the nut package was incorrect.
 E The weighing scales may have been unsuitable.

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

25. Adam suggests that restaurants could reduce obesity if their menus
 A offered fewer options.
 B had more low-calorie foods.
 C were organised in a particular way.

26. The students agree that food manufacturers deliberately
 A make calorie counts hard to understand.
 B fail to provide accurate calorie counts.
 C use ineffective methods to reduce calories.

27. What does Rosie say about levels of exercise in England?
 A The amount recommended is much too low.
 B Most people overestimate how much they do.
 C Women now exercise more than they used to.

28. Adam refers to the location and width of stairs in a train station to illustrate
 A practical changes that can influence people’s behaviour.
 B methods of helping people who have mobility problems.
 C ways of preventing accidents by controlling crowd movement.

29. What do the students agree about including reference to exercise in their presentation?
 A They should probably leave it out.
 B They need to do more research on it.
 C They should discuss this with their tutor.

30. What are the students going to do next for their presentation?
 A prepare some slides for it
 B find out how long they have for it
 C decide on its content and organisation

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

Hand knitting
Interest in knitting
• Knitting has a long history around the world.
• We imagine someone like a (31)  knitting.
• A (32)  ago, knitting was expected to disappear.
• The number of knitting classes is now increasing.
• People are buying more (33)  for knitting nowadays.

Benefits of knitting
• gives support in times of (34)  difficulty
• requires only (35)  skills and little money to start
• reduces stress in a busy life

Early knitting
• The origins are not known.
• Findings show early knitted items to be (36)  in shape.
• The first needles were made of natural materials such as wood and (37) 
• Early yarns felt (38)  to touch.
• Wool became the most popular yarn for spinning.
• Geographical areas had their own (39)  of knitting.
• Everyday tasks like looking after (40)  were done while knitting.

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

Copying photos to digital format

Name of company: Picturerep

Requirements
• Maximum size of photos is 30 cm, minimum size 4 cm.
• Photos must not be in a (1)  or an album.

Cost
• The cost for 360 photos is (2) £  (including one disk).
• Before the completed order is sent, (3)  is required.

Services included in the price
• Photos can be placed in a folder, e.g. with the name (4) 
• The (5)  and contrast can be improved if necessary.
• Photos which are very fragile will be scanned by (6) 

Special restore service (costs extra)
• It may be possible to remove an object from a photo, or change the (7) 
• A photo which is not correctly in (8)  cannot be fixed.

Other information
• Orders are completed within (9) 
• Send the photos in a box (not 10 )

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

11. Dartfield House school used to be
 A tourist information centre.
 B a private home.
 C a local council building.

12. What is planned with regard to the lower school?
 A All buildings on the main site will be improved.
 B The lower school site will be used for new homes.
 C Additional school buildings will be constructed on the lower school site.

13. The catering has been changed because of
 A long queuing times.
 B changes to the school timetable.
 C dissatisfaction with the menus.

14. Parents are asked to
 A help their children to decide in advance which serving point to use.
 B make sure their children have enough money for food.
 C advise their children on healthy food to eat.

15. What does the speaker say about the existing canteen?
 A Food will still be served there.
 B Only staff will have access to it.
 C Pupils can take their food into it.

Questions 16-18
What comment does the speaker make about each of the following serving points in the Food Hall?
Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-D, next to Questions 16-18.

Comments
A pupils help to plan menus
B only vegetarian food
C different food every week
D daily change in menu

Food available at serving points in Food Hall
16. World Adventures 
17. Street Life 
18. Speedy Italian 

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO optional after-school lessons are new?

 A swimming
 B piano
 C acting
 D cycling
 E theatre sound and lighting

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

Assignment on sleep and dreams
21. Luke read that one reason why we often forget dreams is that
 A our memories cannot cope with too much information.
 B we might otherwise be confused about what is real.
 C we do not think they are important.

22. What do Luke and Susie agree about dreams predicting the future?
 A It may just be due to chance.
 B It only happens with certain types of event.
 C It happens more often than some people think.

23. Susie says that a study on pre-school children having a short nap in the day
 A had controversial results.
 B used faulty research methodology.
 C failed to reach any clear conclusions.

24. In their last assignment, both students had problems with
 A statistical analysis.
 B making an action plan.
 C self-assessment.

Questions 25-30
Complete the flow chart below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Assignment Plan
Decide on research question: Is there a relationship between hours of sleep and number of dreams?
Decide on sample: Twelve students from the (25)………………department
Decide on methodology: Self-reporting
Decide on procedure: Answers on (26)…………………
Check ethical guidelines for working with (27)……………… Ensure that risk is assessed and (28)…………………….is kept to a minimum
Analyse the results Calculate the correlation and make a (29)……………….
(30)………………….the research

25. 
26. 
27. 
28. 
29. 
30. 

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

Health benefits of dance
Recent findings:
• All forms of dance produce various hormones associated with feelings of happiness.
• Dancing with others has a more positive impact than dancing alone.
• An experiment on university students suggested that dance increases (31) 
• For those with mental illness, dance could be used as a form of (32) 

Benefits of dance for older people:
• accessible for people with low levels of (33) 
• reduces the risk of heart disease
• better (34)  reduces the risk of accidents
• improves (35)  function by making it work faster
• improves participants’ general well-being
• gives people more (36)  to take exercise
• can lessen the feeling of (37) , very common in older people

Benefits of Zumba:
• A study at The University of Wisconsin showed that doing Zumba for 40 minutes uses up as many (38)  as other quite intense forms of exercise.
• The American Journal of Health Behavior study showed that:
– women suffering from (39)  benefited from doing Zumba.
– Zumba became a (40)  for the participants.

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

Children’s Engineering Workshops

Tiny Engineers (ages 4-5)
Activities
• Create a cover for an (1)  so they can drop it from a height without breaking it.
• Take part in a competition to build the tallest (2) 
• Make a (3)  powered by a balloon.

Junior Engineers (ages 6-8)
Activities:
• Build model cars, trucks and (4)  and learn how to program them so they can move.
• Take part in a competition to build the longest (5)  using card and wood.
• Create a short (6)  with special software.
• Build, (7)  and program a humanoid robot.

Cost for a five-week block: £50
Held on (8)  from 10 am to 11 am

Location
Building 10A, (9)  Industrial Estate, Grasford
Plenty of (10)  is available.

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

11. Stevenson’s was founded in
 A 1923
 B 1924
 C 1926

12. Originally, Stevenson’s manufactured goods for
 A the healthcare industry
 B the automotive industry
 C the machine tools industry

13. What does the speaker say about the company premises?
 A The company has recently moved
 B The company has no plans to move
 C The company is going to move shortly

14. The programme for the work experience group includes
 A time to do research
 B meetings with a teacher
 C talks by staff

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

15. Coffee room 
16. Warehouse 
17. Staff Canteen 
18. Meeting Room 
19. Human Resources 
20. Boardroom 

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22

Choose TWO letters, A-E. Which TWO parts of the introductory stage to their art projects do Jess and Tom agree were useful?

 A the Bird Park visit
 B the workshop sessions
 C the Natural History Museum visit
 D the projects done in previous years
 E the handouts with research sources

Questions 23 and 24

Choose TWO letters, A-E. In which TWO ways do both Jess and Tom decide to change their proposals?

 A by giving a rationale for their action plans
 B by being less specific about the outcome
 C by adding a video diary presentation
 D by providing a timeline and a mind map
 E by making their notes more evaluative

Questions 25-30
Which personal meaning do the students decide to give to each of the following pictures? Choose SIX answers from the list and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 25-30.

Personal meanings
A childhood memory
B hope for the future
C fast movement
D a potential threat
E the power of colour
F the continuity of life
G protection of nature
H a confused attitude to nature

Pictures
25. Falcon (Landseer) 
26. Fish hawk (Audubon) 
27. Kingfisher (van Gogh) 
28. Portrait of William Wells 
29. Vairumati (Gauguin) 
30. Portrait of Giovanni de Medici 

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

Stoicism
Stoicism is still relevant today because of its (31)  appeal.

Ancient Stoics
• Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.
• The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for (32) 

Stoic principles
• Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.
• Controlling emotions was essential.
• Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the (33)  people make in response can be controlled.
• A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as (34) 

The influence of Stoicism
• George Washington organised a (35)  about Cato to motivate his men.
• The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.
• Adam Smith’s ideas on (36)  were influenced by Stoicism.
• Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)
– the treatment for (37)  is based on ideas from Stoicism
– people learn to base their thinking on (38) 
• In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as (39) 

Relevance of Stoicism
• It requires a lot of (40)  but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.
• It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.

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

Customer Satisfaction Survey

Customer details
Name: Sophie Bird
Occupation: (1) 
Reason for travel today: (2) 

Journey information
Name of station returning to: (3) 
Type of ticket purchased: standard (4)  ticket
Cost of ticket: (5) £ 
When ticket was purchased: yesterday
Where ticket was bought: (6) 

Satisfaction with journey:
Most satisfied with: the wifi
Least satisfied with: the (7)  this morning

Satisfaction with station facilities
Most satisfied with: how much (8)  was provided
Least satisfied with: lack of seats, particularly on the (9) 
Neither satisfied nor dissatisfied with: the (10)  available

Part 2: Questions 11-16
Label the map below. Write the correct letters A-H next to questions 11-16.

11. café 
12. toilets 
13. formal gardens 
14. outdoor gyms 
15. skateboard ramp 
16. wild flowers 

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters A-E.

What does the speaker say about the adventure playground?
 A children must be supervised
 B it costs more in winter
 C some activities are only for younger children
 D no payment is required
 E it was recently expanded

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters A-E.

What does the speaker say about the glass houses?
 A they are closed at weekends
 B volunteers are needed to work there
 C they were badly damaged by fire
 D more money is needed to repair some of the glass
 E visitors can see palm trees from tropical regions

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

Presentation about refrigeration

21. What did Annie discover from reading about icehouses?
 A why they were first created
 B how the ice was kept frozen
 C where they were located

22. What point does Annie make about refrigeration in ancient Rome?
 A it became a commercial business
 B it used snow from nearby
 C it took a long time to become popular

23. In connection with modern refrigeration both Annie and Jack are worried about
 A the complexity of the technology
 B the fact that some are disposed of irresponsibly
 C the large number that quickly break down

24. What do Jack and Annie agree regarding domestic fridges?
 A they are generally good value of money
 B there are plenty of useful variations
 C they are more useful than other domestic appliances

Questions 25-30
Who is going to do research into each topic? Write the correct letter A-C next to questions 25-30.

People
A Annie
B Jack
C both Annie and Jack

Topics
25. the goods that are refrigerated 
26. the effects on health 
27. the impact on food producers 
28. the impact on cities 
29. refrigerated transport 
30. domestic fridges 

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

How the Industrial Revolution affected life in Britain

19th century
• For the first time, people’s possessions were used to measure Britain’s (31) 
• Developments in production of goods and in (32)  greatly changed lives

Main areas of change
Manufacturing
• The Industrial Revolution would not have happened without the new types of (33)  that were used then
• The leading industry was (34)  (its products became widely available)
• New (35)  made factories necessary and so more people moved into towns

Transport
• The railways took the place of canals
• Because of the new transport:
o Greater access to (36)  made people more aware of what they could buy in shops
o When shopping people were not limited to buying (37)  Goods

Retailing
• The first department stores were opened
• The displays of goods were more visible:
o Inside stores because of better (38) 
o Outside stores because (39)  were bigger

• (40)  that was persuasive became much more common

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

Employment agency: Possible jobs

First job
Administrative assistant in a company that produces (1)  (North London)

Responsibilities
• Data entry
• Go to (2)  and take notes
• General admin
• Management of (3) 

Requirements
• Good computer skills including spreadsheets
• Good interpersonal skills
• Attention to (4) 

Experience
• Need a minimum of (5)  of experience of teleconferencing

Second job
Warehouse assistant in South London

Responsibilities
• Stock management
• Managing (6) 

Requirements
• Ability to work with numbers
• Good computer skills
• Very organized and (7) 
• Good communication skills
• Used to working in a (8) 
• Able to cope with items that are (9) 

Need experience of
• Driving in London
• Warehouse work
• (10)  service

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

Street Play Scheme

11. When did the Street Play Scheme first take place?
 A two years ago
 B three years ago
 C six years ago

12. How often is Beechwood Road closed to traffic now?
 A once a week
 B on Saturdays and Sundays
 C once a month

13. Who is responsible for closing the road?
 A a council official
 B the police
 C local wardens

14. Residents who want to use their cars
 A have to park in another street
 B must drive very slowly
 C need permission from a warden

15. Alice says that Street Play Schemes are most needed in
 A wealthy areas
 B quiet suburban areas
 C areas with heavy traffic

16. What has been the reaction of residents who are not parents?
 A many of them were unhappy at first
 B they like seeing children play in the street
 C they are surprised by the lack of noise

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO benefits for children does Alice think are the most important?
 A increased physical activity
 B increased sense of independence
 C opportunity to learn new games
 D opportunity to be part of a community
 E opportunity to make new friends

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO results of the King Street experiment surprised Alice?
 A more shoppers
 B improved safety
 C less air pollution
 D more relaxed atmosphere
 E less noise pollution

Part 3: Questions 21-26
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

What Hazel should analyse about items in newspapers:
• What (21)  the item is on
• The (22)  of the item, including the headline
• Any (23)  accompanying the item
• The (24)  of the item e.g. what’s made prominent
• The writer’s main (25) 
• The (26)  the writer may make about the reader

Questions 27-30
What does Hazel decide to do about each of the following types of articles? Write the correct letter A, B or C for questions 27-30.

A she will definitely look for a suitable article
B she may look for a suitable article
C she definitely won’t look for an article

Types of articles
27. national news item 
28. editorial 
29. human interest 
30. arts 

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

Early history of keeping clean

Prehistoric times:
• Water was used to wash off (31) 

Ancient Babylon:
• Soap like material found in (32)  cylinders

Ancient Greece:
• People cleaned themselves with sand and other substances
• Used a strigil – scraper made of (33) 
• Washed clothes in streams

Ancient Germany and Gaul:
• Used soap to colour their (34) 

Ancient Rome:
• Animal fat, ashes and clay mixed through action of rain, used for washing clothes
• From about 312 BC, water carried to Roman (35)  by aqueducts

Europe in Middle Ages:
• Decline in bathing contributed to occurrence of (36) 
• (37)  began to be added to soap

Europe from 17th century:
• 1600s: cleanliness and bathing started becoming usual
• 1791: Leblanc invented a way of making soda ash from (38) 
• Early 1800s: Chevreul turned soapmaking into a (39) 
• From 1800s, there was no longer a (40)  on soap

Part 1: Questions 1-4
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

FESTIVAL INFORMATION

Date	Type of event	Details
17th	a concert	performers from Canada
18th	a ballet	company called (1)……………
19th – 20th (afternoon)	a play	type of play; a comedy called Jemima has had a good (2)………………..
20th (evening)	a (3)…………..show	show is called (4)………………

(1) 
(2) 
(3) 
(4) 

Questions 5-10
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Workshops:
• Making (5)  food
• (children only) making (6) 
• (adults only) making toys from (7)  using various tools

Outdoor activities
• Swimming in the (8) 
• Walking in the woods, led by an expert on (9) 

See the festival organisers’ (10)  for more information

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

Minster Park

11. The park was originally established
 A as an amenity provided by the city council
 B as land belonging to a private house
 C as a shared area set up by the local community

12. Why is there a statue of Diane Gosforth in the park?
 A she was a resident who helped to lead a campaign
 B she was a council member responsible for giving the public access
 C she was a senior worker at the park for many years

13. During the first World War the park was mainly used for
 A exercises by troops
 B growing vegetables
 C public meetings

14. When did the physical transformation of the park begin?
 A 203
 B 2015
 C 2016

Questions 15-20
Label the map below.

15. statue of Diane Gosforth 
16. wooden sculptures 
17. playground 
18. maze 
19. tennis courts 
20. fitness area 

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

Which TWO groups of people is the display primarily intended for?
 A students from the English department
 B residents of the local area
 C the university’s teaching staff
 D potential new students
 E students from other departments

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letter A-E.

What are Cathy and Graham’s TWO reasons for choosing the novelist Charles Dickens?
 A his speeches inspired others to try to improve society
 B he used his publications to draw attention to social problems
 C his novels are well know now
 D he was consulted on a number of social issues
 E his reputation has changed in recent times

Questions 25-30
What topic do Cathy and Graham chose to illustrate with each novel? Choose SIX answers from the list below.

Topics
A poverty
B education
C Dicken’s travels
D entertainment
E crime and the law
F wealth
G medicine
H a woman’s life

Novels by Dickens
25. The Pickwick Papers 
26. Oliver Twist 
27. Nicholas Nickleby 
28. Martin Chuzzlewit 
29. Bleak House 
30. Little Dorrit 

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

Agricultural programme in Mozambique

How the programme was organised
• It focused on a dry and arid region in Chicualacuala district near the Limpopo river
• People depended on the forest to provide charcoal as a source of income
• (31)  was seen as the main priority to ensure the supply of water
• Most of the work organised by farmer’s associations was done by (32) 
• Fenced areas were created to keep animals away from crops
• The programme provided
o (33)  for the fences
o (34)  for the suitable crops
o Water pumps
• The farmers provided
o Labour
o (35)  for the fences on their land

Further developments
• The marketing of produce was sometimes difficult due to lack of (36) 
• Training was therefore provided in methods of food (37) 
• Farmers made special places where (38)  could be kept
• Local people later suggested keeping (39) 

Evaluation and lessons learned
• Agricultural production increased improving incomes and food security
• Enough time must be allowed, particularly for the (40)  phase of the programme

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

Bankside Recruitment Agency

• Address of agency: 497 Eastside, Docklands
• Name of agent: Becky (1) 
• Phone number: 07866510333
• Best to call her in the: (2) 

Typical jobs
• Clerical and admin roles, mainly in the finance industry
• Must have good (3)  skills
• Jobs are usually for at least one (4) 
• Pay is usually £ (5)  per hour

Registration process
• Wear a (6)  to the interview
• Must bring your (7)  to the interview
• They will ask questions about each applicant’s (8) 

Advantages of using an agency
• The (9)  you receive at interview will benefit you
• Will get access to vacancies which are not advertised
• Less (10)  is involved in applying for jobs

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

Matthews Island Holidays

11. According to the speaker, the company
 A has been in business for longer than most of its competitors
 B arranges holidays to more destinations than its competitors
 C has more customers than its competitors

12. Where can customers meet the tour manager before traveling to the Isle of Man?
 A Liverpool
 B Heysham
 C Luton

13. How many lunches are included in the price of holiday?
 A three
 B four
 C five

14. Customers have to pay extra for
 A guaranteeing themselves a larger room
 B booking at short notice
 C transferring to another date

Questions 15-20
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

TIMETABLE FOR ISLE OF MAN HOLIDAY

	Activity	Notes
Day 1	Arrive	– introduction by manager – hotel dining room has view of the (15)………………
Day 2	Tynwald Exhibition and Peel	Tynwald may have been founded in (16)…………..not 1979
Day 3	Trip to Snaefell	travel along promenade in a tram; train to Laxey; train to (17)……………of Snaefell
Day 4	Free day	company provides a (18)……………..for local transport and heritage sites
Day 5	Take the (19)………….railway train from Douglas to Port Erin	free time, then coach to Castledtwn – former (20)…………has old castle
Day 6	Leave	lease the island by ferry or plane

(15) 
(16) 
(17) 
(18) 
(19) 
(20) 

Part 3: Questions 21-26
What did findings of previous research claim about the personality traits of a child is likely to have because of their position in the family?

Choose SIX answers from the list A-H below.

Personality traits
A outgoing
B selfish
C independent
D attention-seeking
E introverted
F cooperative
G caring
H competitive

Position in family
21. the eldest child 
22. a middle child 
23. the youngest child 
24. a twin 
25. an only child 
26. a child with much older siblings 

Questions 27 and 28
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

27. What do the speakers say about the evidence relating to birth order and academic success?
 A There is conflicting evidence about whether oldest children perform best in intelligence tests
 B There is little doubt that birth order has less influence on academic achievement than socio-economic status
 C Some studies have neglected to include important factors such as family side

28. What does Ruth think is surprising about the difference in oldest children’s academic performance
 A It is mainly thanks to their roles as teachers for their younger siblings
 B The advantages they have only lead to a slightly higher level of achievement
 C The extra parental attention they receive at a young age makes little difference

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letter, A-E.

Which TWO experiences of sibling rivalry do the speakers agree has been valuable for them?

 A learning to share
 B learning to stand up for oneself
 C learning to be a good loser
 D learning to be tolerant
 E learning to say sorry

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

The Eucalyptus Tree in Australia

Importance
• It provides (31)  and food for a wide range of species
• Its leaves provide (32)  which is used to make a disinfectant

Reasons for present decline in number:
Diseases:
• Mundulla Yellows
o Cause:
– lime used for making (33)  was absorbed
– trees were unable to take in necessary iron through their roots
• Bell-miner Associated Die-back
o Cause:
– (34)   feed on eucalyptus leaves
– they secrete a substance containing sugar
– bell-miner birds are attracted by this and keep away other species

Bushfires:
Willian Jackson’s theory:
• High frequency bushfires have impact on vegetation, resulting in the growth of (35) 

• Mid frequency bushfires result in the growth of eucalyptus forests, because they:
o make more (36)   available to the trees
o maintain the quality of the (37) 

• Low frequency bushfires result in the growth of (38)  rainforest which is:
o a (39)  ecosystem
o an ideal environment for the (40)  of the bell-miner

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) Show Answers