Author: theieltsbridge

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(12) 
(13) 
(14) 
(15) 

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

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

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

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

A David
B Thomas
C Sophie
D Lynn

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

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

Recommendations for surviving the Confusing Lab Class

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

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

Course: Epidemiology 101

Tuberculosis: it is closely associated with the (31) 

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

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

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

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

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

BEST FITNESS CENTER
Registration form
Membership status: New

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

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

BEST FITNESS MEMBERSHIP GUIDE

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

(6) 
(7) 
(8) 
(9) 
(10) 

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

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

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

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

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

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

BRIMLEY CASTLE FACTSHEET

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

(15) 
(16) 
(17) 
(18) 
(19) 
(20) 

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

Sally and Ben are from the: (21) 

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

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

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

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

Next meeting: (30)…………..January

(26) 
(27) 
(28) 
(29) 
(30) 

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

Lecture notes

Topic: Great Pacific Garbage Patch

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Enquiry about booking hotel room for event

Andrew is the Events Manager

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

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

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

Accommodation: in hotel rooms or (7) 

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters A-E.

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

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

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

Part 3: Questions 21 – 25

Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient shipwrecks

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Flanders Conference Hotel

Customer Services Manager – Angela

Date available
• weekend beginning February 4th

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

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

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

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

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

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

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters A-E.

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

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

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

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

Volunteers

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

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

Background on school marching band

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

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

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

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

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

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

Concerts in university arts festival

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

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

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

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

TOTAL HEALTH CLINIC

PATIENT DETAILS
Personal Information
Name: Julie Anne Garcia

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

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

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

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

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

Visit to Branley Castle

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Woolly mammoths on St Paul’s Island

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

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

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

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

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

Actions

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

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

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

The history of weather forecasting

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

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

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

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