Month: May 2024

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 AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Costwise Car Hire
Number of offices in Sydney  – 3

• Booking reference number – (1) 
• Office just by (2)  terminal
• Opening hours (3)  to 
• After hours charges – (4) $ 
• Cheapest model of car available – (5) 
• Information needed when booking – (6)  number
• Length of hire period (7) 
• Reduce cost by driving under (8)  km per week
• Insurance does not cover – (9) 
• After hours put keys in box near the office on the (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-15
The following are essential requirements for which job?

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 11-15.

Essential requirements
A foreign languages
B willingness to travel abroad
C professional qualification

11. conference organizer 
12. catering manager 
13. housekeeper 
14. fitness centre staff 
15. reservations assistant 

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

International finest group – Recruitment procedures
• Register interest in working for International Finest Group
• Receive personal code and check (16) 
• Download application form
• Send in form and attach (17) 
• Receive reply and confirm (18) 
• Send in (19) 
• Attend (20) 

A CV
B names of referees
C work permit
D recruitment seminar
E evidence of qualifications
F conditions of employment
G initial interview

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

Which TWO possible objections to a roof garden are discussed?

 A problems of access
 B the cost of construction
 C the time needed to install it
 D who will look after it
 E how to support the weight of it

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO recent developments in roof garden building are mentioned?

 A waterproof barrier materials
 B drainage systems
 C tank designs
 D lightweight construction materials
 E watering systems

Questions 25-30
Label the diagram below. Write the correct letter A-H next to questions 25-30

25. wall 
26. electric wire 
27. fibre optic cable 
28. wooden post 
29. glass cap 
30. acrylic rod 

Part 4: Questions 31-36
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

The Argus System

Developed by Rob Holman in North Carolina with other researchers. Research is vital for understanding (31)  Matches information from under the water with information from a (32)  According to S. Jeffress Williams, useful because can make observations during (33) 

Dr Holman’s sand collection

• Dr. H. has samples from every (34) 
• Used in teaching students of (35) 
• E.g. US East Coast display – grairs from south are small, light colored and (36)  in shape

Questions 37-40
Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

(37)                    (38) 
(39)                    (40) 

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

Enquiry about joining Youth Council
Name: Roger Brown
Age: 18
Currently staying in a (1)  during the week
Postal address: (2) 17,  Street, Stamford, Lincs
Postcode: (3) 
Occupation: student and part time job as a (4) 
Studying (5)  (major subject) and history (minor subject)
Hobbies: does a lot of (6)  , and is interested in the (7) On Youth Council, wants to work with young people who are (8)
Will come to talk to the Elections Officer next Monday at (9)  pm
Mobile number: (10)

Part 2: Questions 11-20

New staff at theatre

Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO changes have been made so far during the refurbishment of the theatre?
 A Some rooms now have a different use.
 B A different type of seating has been installed.
 C An elevator has been installed.
 D The outside of the building has been repaired.
 E Extra seats have been added.

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

Which TWO facilities does the theatre currently offer to the public?
 A rooms for hire
 B backstage tours
 C hire of costumes
 D a bookshop
 E a cafe

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

Which TWO workshops does the theatre currently offer?
 A sound
 B acting
 C making puppets
 D make-up
 E lighting

Questions 17-20
Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-G, next to questions 17-20.

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

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

Rocky Bay field trip

21. What do the students agree should be included in their aims?
 A factors affecting where organisms live
 B the need to preserve endangered species
 C techniques for classifying different organisms

22. What equipment did they forget to take on the Field Trip?
 A string
 B a compass
 C a ruler

23. In Helen’s procedure section, Colin suggests a change in
 A the order in which information is given
 B the way the information is divided up
 C the amount of information provided

24. What do they say about the method they used to measure wave speed?
 A It provided accurate results
 B It was simple to carry out
 C It required special equipment

25. What mistake did Helen make when first drawing the map?
 A She chose the wrong scale
 B She stood in the wrong place
 C She did it at the wrong time

26. What do they decide to do next with their map?
 A scan it onto a computer
 B check it using photographs
 C add information from the internet

Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO problems affecting organisms in the splash zone are mentioned?
 A lack of water
 B strong winds
 C lack of food
 D high temperatures
 E large waves

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

Which TWO reasons for possible error will they include in their report?
 A inaccurate records of the habitat of organisms
 B influence on behaviour of organisms by observer
 C incorrect identification of some organisms
 D making generalisations from a small sample
 E missing some organisms when counting

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

DESIGNING A PUBLIC BUILDING:
THE TAYLOR CONCERT HALL

Introduction
The designer of a public building may need to consider the building’s
• Function
• Physical and (31)  context
• Symbolic meaning

Location and concept of the Concert Hall
• On the site of a discussed (32) 
• Beside a (33) 
• The design is based on the concept of a mystery

Building design
It’s approached by a (34)  for pedestrians
The building is the shape of a (35) 
One exterior wall acts as a large (36) 

In the auditorium:
• The floor is built on huge pads made of (37) 
• The walls are made of local wood and are (38)  in shape
• Ceiling panels and (39)  on walls allow adjustment of acoustics

Evaluation
Some critics say the (40)  style of building is inappropriate

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

HIRING A PUBLIC ROOM

• The main hall seats 200

Room and cost
• The (1)  room seats 100
• Cost of main hall for Saturday evening: (2) £  + £250 deposit (3)  payment is required)
• Cost includes use of tables and chairs and also (4) 
• Additional charge for use of the kitchen: £25

Before the event
• Will need a (5)  licence
• Need to contact caretaker (Mr Evans) in advance to arrange (6) 

During the event
• The building is no smoking
• The band should use the (7)  door at the back
• Don’t touch the system that controls the volume
• For microphones, contact the caretaker

After the event
• Need to know the (8)  for the cleaning cupboard
• The (9)  must be washed and rubbish placed in black bags
• All (10)  must be taken down
• Chairs and tables must be piled up

Part 2: Questions 11-14
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD for each answer.

Fiddy Working Heritage Farm
Advice about visiting the farm

Visitors should
• Take care not to harm any (11) 
• Not touch any (12) 
• Wear (13) 
• Not bring (14)  into the farm, with certain exceptions

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

15. Scarecrow 
16. Maze 
17. Café 
18. Black Barn 
19. Covered picnic area 
20. Fiddy house 

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

Study on Gender in Physics

21. The students in Akira Miyake’s study were all majoring in
 A physics
 B psychology or physics
 C science, technology, engineering or mathematics

22. The aim of Miyake’s study was to investigate
 A what kind of women choose to study physics
 B a way of improving women’s performance in physics
 C whether fewer women than men study physics at college

23. The female physics students were wrong to believe that
 A the teachers marked them in an unfair way
 B the male students expected them to do badly
 C their test results were lower than the male students’

24. Miyake’s team asked the students to write about
 A what they enjoyed about studying physics
 B the successful experiences of other people
 C something that was important to them personally

25. What was the aim of the writing exercise done by the subjects?
 A to reduce stress
 B to strengthen verbal ability
 C to encourage logical thinking

26. What surprised the researchers about the study?
 A how few students managed to get A grades
 B the positive impact it had on physics results for women
 C the difference between male and female performance

27. Greg and Lisa think Miyake’s results could have been affected by
 A the length of the writing task
 B the number of students who took part
 C the information the students were given

28. Greg and Lisa decide that in their own project, they will compare the effects of
 A two different writing tasks
 B a writing task with an oral task
 C two different oral tasks

29. The main finding of Smolinsky’s research was that class teamwork activities
 A were most effective when done by all-women groups
 B had no effect on the performance of men or women
 C improved the results of men more than of women

30. What will Lisa and Greg do next?
 A talk to a professor
 B observe a science class
 C look at the science timetable

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

Ocean Biodiversity

Biodiversity hotspots
• areas containing many different species
• important for locating targets for (31) 
• at first only identified on land

Boris Worm, 2005
• identified hotspots for large ocean predators, e.g. sharks
• found that ocean hotspots:
– were not always rich in (32) 
– had higher temperatures at the (33) 
– had sufficient (34)  in the water

Lisa Ballance, 2007
• looked for hotspots for marine (35) 
• found these were all located where ocean currents meet

Census of Marine Life
• found new ocean species living:
– under the (36) 
– near volcanoes on the ocean floor

Global Marine Species Assessment
• want to list endangered ocean species, considering:
– population size
– geographical distribution
– rate of (37) 
• Aim: to assess 20,000 species and make a distribution (38)  for each one

Recommendations to retain ocean biodiversity
• increase the number of ocean reserves
• establish (39)  corridors (e.g. for turtles)
• reduce fishing quotas
• catch fish only for the purpose of (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-7
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER.

Event	Cost	Venue	Notes
Jazz band	tickets available for £ 15	the (1)…………….school	also appearing: Carolyn Hart (plays the (2)……………..)
Duck races	£ 1 per duck	start behind the (3)………………	– prize: tickets for (4)……………..held at the end of the festival \ – ducks can be bought in (5)……………..
Flower show	free	(6)……………….Hall	prizes presented at 5 pm by a well known (7)……………….

(1)                    (2) 
(3)                   (4) 
(5)                   (6) 
(7) 

Questions 8-10

Who is each play suitable for?

Write the correct letter A, B or C.

A mainly for children
B mainly for adults
C suitable for people of all ages

Plays
8. The Mystery of Muldoon 
9. Fire and Flood 
10. Silly Sailor 

Part 2: Questions 11-16
What does the speaker say about each of the following collections?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-G.

Comments
A was given by one person
B was recently publicized in the media
C includes some items given by members of the public
D includes some items given by the artists
E includes the most popular exhibits in the museum
F is the largest of its kind in the country
G has had some of its contents relocated

Collections
11. 20th-and 21st-century paintings 
12. 19th-century paintings 
13. Sculptures 
14. ‘Around the world’ exhibition 
15. Coins 
16. Porcelain and glass 

Questions 17-20
Label the plan below. Write the correct letter A-H, next to questions 17-20.

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

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

Which TWO characteristics were shared by the subjects of Joanna’s psychology study?
 A They had all won prizes for their music
 B They had all made music recordings
 C They were all under 27 years old
 D They had all toured internationally
 E They all played a string instrument

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

Which TWO points does Joanna make about her use of telephone interviews?
 A It meant rich data could be collected
 B It allowed the involvement of top performers
 C It led to a stressful atmosphere at times
 D It meant interview times had to be limited
 E It caused some technical problems

Questions 25 and 26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO topics did Joanna originally intend to investigate in her research?
 A regulations concerning concert dress
 B audience reactions to the dress of performers
 C changes in performer attitudes to concert dress
 D how choice of dress relates to performer roles
 E links between musical instrument and dress choice

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

27. Joanna concentrated on women performers because
 A women are more influenced by fashion
 B women’s dress has led to more controversy
 C women’s code of dress is less strict than men’s

28. Mike Frost’s article suggests that in popular music, women’s dress is affected by
 A their wish to be taken seriously
 B their tendency to copy each other
 C their reaction to the masculine nature of the music

29. What did Joanna’s subjects say about the audience at a performance?
 A The musicians’ choice of clothing is linked to respect for the audience
 B The clothing should not distract the audience from the music
 C The audience should make the effort to dress appropriately

30. According to the speakers, musicians could learn from sports scientists about
 A the importance of clothing for physical freedom
 B the part played by clothing in improving performance
 C the way clothing may protect against physical injury

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

The use of soil to reduce carbon dioxide (CO2) in the atmosphere

Rattan Lal:
• Claims that 13% of CO2 in the atmosphere could be absorbed by agricultural soils
• Erosion is more likely in soil that is (31) 
• Lai found soil in Africa that was very (32) 
• It was suggested that carbon from soil was entering the atmosphere

Soil and Carbon:
• Plants turn CO2 from the air into carbon based substance such as (33) 
• Some CO2 moves from the (34)  of plants to microbes in soil
• Carbon was lost from the soil when agriculture was invented

Regenerative agriculture:
• uses established practices to make sure soil remains fertile and (35) 
• e.g. through year-round planting and increasing the (36)  of plants that are grown

California study:
• taking place on a big (37)  farm
• uses compost made from waste from agriculture and (38) 

Australia study:
• aims to increase soil carbon by using (39) that are always green
Future developments may include:
• reducing the amount of fertilizer used in farming
• giving farmers (40)  for carbon storage, as well as their produce

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)  worker

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 1-6
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.