Author: theieltsbridge

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

Destination: Harbour City

Questions: transport from Bayswater
• Express train leaves at (1) 
• Nearest station is (2) 
• Number 706 bus goes to (3) 
• Number (4)  bus goes to station
• Earlier bus leaves at (5) 

Questions 6–10
Complete the table below. Write no more than one word and/or a number for each answer.

Transport	Cash fare	Care fare
Bus	(6)……………..	$ 1.50
Train peak	$ 10	$ 10
Train (off-peak) before 5 pm or after (7)……………..pm	$ 10	(8)…………….
(9)………………….ferry	$ 4.50	$ 3.55
Tourist ferry (10)………………..	$ 35
Tourist ferry (whole day)	$ 65

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

Part 2: Questions 11-14
Which counsellor should you see? Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14.

A Louise Bagshaw
B Tony Denby
C Naomi Flynn

(11)  if it is your first time seeing a counsellor
(12)  if you are unable to see a counsellor during normal office hours
(13)  if you do not have an appointment
(14)  if your concerns are related to anxiety

Questions 15-20
Complete the table below. Write no more than two words for each answer.

Workshop	Contact	Target group
Adjusting	what you need to succeed academically	(15)…………….students
Getting organised	use time effectively, find (16)………………between study and leisure	all students
Communicating	talking with staff, communicating across cultures	all students, especially (17)………………
Anxiety	(18)…………………………, breathing techniques, meditation etc.	student about to sit exams
(19)………………….	staying on track for long periods	(20)……………….students only

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

Part 3: Questions 21-30
Complete the notes below. Write no more than three words for each answer.

Novel: (21) 
Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven
Time period: Early in (22) 
Mary moves to UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to (23)  They become friends.
Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings, opinions and (24) 
Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow
Symbols (physical items that represent (25)   ):
• the robin redbreast
• (26) 
• the portrait of Mistress Craven
Motifs (patterns in the story):
• the Garden of Eden
• secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from (27) 
Themes: Connections between
• (28)  and outlook
• (29)  and well-being
• individuals and the need for (30) 

Part 4: Questions 31-35
Complete the table below. Write one word only for each answer.

Time Zone	Outlook	Features and Consequences
Past	Positive	Remembering good times, e.g. birthdays, keep family records, photo albums etc.
	(31)…………………	Focus on disappointments, failures, bad decisions
Present	Hedonistic	Live for (32)………………….; seek sensation, avoid pain
	Fatalistic	Life is governed by (33)…………………….religious beliefs, social conditions. Life’s path cannot be changed
Future	(34)…………………..	Prefer work to play. Don’t give in to temptation
	Fatalistic	Have a strong belief in life after death and importance of (35)…………………….in life

(31)                       (32) 
(33)                      (34) 
(35) 

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

36. We are all present hedonists
 A at school
 B at birth
 C while eating and drinking

37. American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because
 A they need to be in control of the way they learn
 B they play video games instead of doing school work
 C they are not as intelligent as girls

38. Present-orientated children
 A do not realise present actions can have negative future effects
 B are unable to learn lessons from past mistakes
 C know what could happen if they do something bad, but do it anyway

39. If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it
 A working harder
 B building relationships
 C sharing family meals

40. Understanding how people think about time can help us
 A become more virtuous
 B work together better
 C identify careless or ambitious people

Part 1: Questions 1-7
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

University Geography Field Trip
Time: next week

Destination: the Warrangamba dam and (1) 
Matching course: Environmental science
Departing time of coach: at (2)  next Monday
Length of journey there: (3)  roughly and three hours back
First day’s activity: (4) 
Spending the night: in (5) 
Meals provided: in the form of (6) 
Sydney’s daily water consumption: equal to water to fill (7)  full size Olympic swimming pools
Second day’s activity: go to the water plant to see how to purify the water for drinking

Questions 8-10
Choose THREE letters A-F.

Which THREE things does Cesar recommend bringing?
 A binoculars
 B camera
 C penknife
 D map
 E raincoat
 F mobile phone

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

11. The last programme in the present series is 
12. Miss Patty Ching has been rewarded as ‘Consumer of  ’ for her persistent effort to see through a result of a complaint.
13. She took  of photographs on her tour in Europe.
14. What happened to her photos after she gave them to Top-class photo services for developing? 
15. The photo services compensated her  for the loss in the end.

Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter A, B, C or D.

16. What is the problem that many listeners write about?
 A sale prices
 B bad quality stuff
 C faulty goods
 D bad assistant

17. How much was the sale price of the belt that Mr. Alvin liked?
 A $200
 B $100
 C $150
 D $300

18. Why should the consumer make a complaint about bad articles or service?
 A to cause a fuss
 B it won’t do what is claimed for
 C ask the shopkeeper for a favour
 D the shopkeeper should be responsible for it

19. What should a consumer do when complaining in person?
 A get a receipt for what you buy
 B speak to someone in authority
 C talk directly to the assistant
 D ask to see the seller

20. What should a customer do when complaining on the phone?
 A speak directly to the owner
 B ask for the manager
 C write a complaining letter
 D find out with whom you discuss the matter

Part 3: Questions 21 and 22
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Student record card

Name: David Simons
Address: 15 Market Ave. Hornsby
Student number: (21) 

Prerequisites completed
Screen studies course: YES
18 credit points: NO
If no, reasons: (22) 

Question 23
Complete the notes below. Write TWO DATES for the answer.

23. The final date of the examination should be 

Questions 24 and 25
Choose the correct letter A-D.

24. Dr. Richardson explains that the set exercises
 A required reference to a wide range of resources
 B should be at least 250 words in length
 C focus on key terms and concepts in media studies
 D do not have answers

25. Dr. Richardson explains that essays 1 and 2
 A are to be the same length
 B should both be analytical
 C both emphasise studies of audiences
 D should be especially easy for David

Questions 26-28
Complete the table by writing ONE or TWO appropriate letters (M, T, A or J) as explained below.

Mechanical M
Theoretical T
Analytical A
Journalistic J

How does Dr. Richardson describe each of the following?

Assignments Description

Set exercises (26) 

Assignment 1 (27) 

Assignment 2 A

Assignment 3 (28) 

Questions 29
Choose the correct answer.

29. Which two time slots does Dr. Richardson suggest David use for his essay?
 A six o’clock and midmorning
 B breakfast and six o’clock
 C midmorning and midnight
 D midday and ten o’clock

Question 30
Answer the question below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for the answer.

30. What will David do before he decided which part of the programmes to use? 

Part 4: Question 31
Choose the correct letter A-C.

31. What does John Upton compare a computer virus to?
 A a biological organism
 B a corrupt programme
 C an irritating person

Questions 32-35
Complete the flow chart. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

History of computer viruses
In 1949 (32)…………………..of virus was presented by John Neumann, an addicted computer fan
(33)…………………..game was developed by a group of Americans for (34)……………….on computers
Development of a new (35)……………….in the 1980s
Birth of computer virus

(32)                     (33) 
(34)                     (35) 

Question 36
Choose the correct letter A-C.

36. What does the speaker find surprising?
 A the rise in the number of software infections
 B the determination of those who develop viruses
 C the fact that people blame their own computers

Questions 37-40
List FOUR ways of combating viruses. 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 OR A NUMBER.

Alex’s Training
Alex completed his training in 2014

About the applicant:
• At first Alex did his training in the (1)  department
• Alex did not have a qualification from school in (2) 

• Alex thinks he should have done the diploma in (3)  skills
• Age of other trainees: the youngest was (4) 

Benefits of doing training at JPNW:
• Lots of opportunities because of the size of the organization
• Trainees receive the same amount of (5)  as permanent staff
• The training experience increases people’s confidence a lot
• Trainees go to (6)  one day per month
• The company is in a convenient (7) 

Advice for interview:
• Do not wear (8) 
• Do not be (9) 
• Make sure you (10) 

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

The Snow Centre
11. Annie recommends that when cross-country skiing, the visitors should
 A get away from the regular trails.
 B stop to enjoy views of the scenery.
 C go at a slow speed at the beginning.

12. What does Annie tell the group about this afternoon’s dog-sled trip?
 A Those who want to can take part in a race.
 B Anyone has the chance to drive a team of dogs.
 C One group member will be chosen to lead the trail.

13. What does Annie say about the team relay event?
 A All participants receive a medal.
 B The course is 4 km long.
 C Each team is led by a teacher.

14. On the snow-shoe trip, the visitors will
 A visit an old gold mine.
 B learn about unusual flowers.
 C climb to the top of a mountain.

15. The cost of accommodation in the mountain hut includes
 A a supply of drinking water.
 B transport of visitors’ luggage.
 C cooked meals.

16. If there is a storm while the visitors are in the hut, they should
 A contact the bus driver.
 B wait until the weather improves.
 C use the emergency locator beacon.

Questions 17-20

What information does Annie give about skiing on each of the following mountain trails?

Choose FOUR answers from the options below and write the correct letter A-F next to questions 17-20

Information
A it has a good place to stop and rest
B it is suitable for all abilities
C it involves crossing a river
D it demands a lot of skill
E it may be closed in bad weather
F it has some very narrow sections

Mountain trails
17. Highland trail 
18. Pine trail 
19. Stony trail 
20. Loser’s trail 

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

Labels giving nutritional information on food packaging

21. What was Jack’s attitude to nutritional food labels before this project?
 A He didn’t read everything on them.
 B He didn’t think they were important.
 C He thought they were too complicated.

22. Alice says that before doing this project.
 A she was unaware of what certain foods contained.
 B she was too lazy to read food labels.
 C she was only interested in the number of calories.

23. When discussing supermarket brands of pizza, Jack agrees with Alice that
 A the list of ingredients is shocking.
 B he will hesitate before buying pizza again.
 C the nutritional label is misleading.

24. Jack prefers the daily value system to other labelling systems because it is
 A more accessible.
 B more logical.
 C more comprehensive.

25. What surprised both students about one flavour of crisps?
 A The percentage of artificial additives given was incorrect.
 B The products did not contain any meat.
 C The labels did not list all the ingredients.

26. What do the students think about research into the impact of nutritional food labelling?
 A It did not produce clear results.
 B It focused on the wrong people.
 C It made unrealistic recommendations

Questions 27 and 28
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO things surprised the students about the traffic-light system for nutritional labels?

 A its widespread use
 B the fact that it is voluntary for supermarkets
 C how little research was done before its introduction
 D its unpopularity with food manufacturers
 E the way that certain colours are used

Questions 29 and 30
Choose TWO letters, A-E

Which TWO things are true about the participants in the study on the traffic-light system?

 A They had low literacy levels.
 B They were regular consumers of packaged food.
 C They were selected randomly.
 D They were from all socio-economic groups.
 E They were interviewed face-to-face.

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

The history of coffee
Coffee in the Arab world
• There was small-scale trade in wild coffee from Ethiopia.
• 1522: Coffee was approved in the Ottoman court as a type of medicine.
• 1623: In Constantinople, the ruler ordered the (31)  of every coffee house.

Coffee arrives in Europe (17th century)
• Coffee shops were compared to (32) 
• They played an important part in social and (33)  changes.

Coffee and European colonisation
• European powers established coffee plantations in their colonies
• Types of coffee were often named according to the (34)  they came from.
• In Brazil and the Caribbean, most cultivation depended on (35) 
• In Java, coffee was used as a form of (36) 
• Coffee became almost as important as (37) 
• The move towards the consumption of (38)  in Britain did not also take place in the USA.

Coffee in the 19th century
• Prices dropped because of improvements in (39) 
• Industrial workers found coffee helped them to work at (40) 

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

Moving to Banford City

Linda recommends living in suburb of: Dalton

Accommodation
• Average rent: (1) £  a month

Transport
• Linda travels to work by (2) 
• Limited (3)  in city centre
• Trains to London every (4)  minutes
• Poor train service at (5) 

Advantages of living in Banford
• New (6)  opened recently
• (7)  has excellent reputation
• Good (8)  on Bridge Street

Meet Linda
• Meet Linda on (9)  after 5.30 pm
• In the (10)  opposite the station

Part 2: Questions 11-16

What advantages does the speaker mention for each of the following physical activities?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter A-G next to questions 11-16

Advantages
A not dependent on season
B enjoyable
C low risk of injury
D fitness level unimportant
E sociable
F fast results
G motivating

Physical Activities
11. using a gym 
12. running 
13. swimming 
14. cycling 
15. doing yoga 
16. training with a personal trainer 

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters A-E.

For which TWO reasons does the speaker say people give up going to the gym?

 A lack of time
 B loss of confidence
 C too much effort required
 D high costs
 E feeling less successful than others

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters A-E,

Which TWO pieces of advice does the speaker give for setting goals?

 A write goals down
 B have achievable aims
 C set a time limit
 D give yourself rewards
 E challenge yourself

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

Project on using natural dyes to colour fabrics

21. What first inspired Jim to choose this project?
 A textiles displayed in an exhibition
 B a book about a botanic garden
 C carpets he saw on holiday

22. Jim eventually decided to do a practical investigation which involved
 A using a range of dyes with different fibres
 B applying different dyes to one type of fibre
 C testing one dye and a range of fibres

23. When doing his experiments Jim was surprised by
 A how much natural material was needed to make the dye
 B the fact that dyes were widely available on the internet
 C the time that he had to leave the fabric in the dye

24. What problem did Jim have with using tartrazine as a fabric dye?
 A it caused a slight allergic reaction
 B it was not a permanent dye on cotton
 C it was ineffective when used on nylon

Questions 25-30

What problem is identified with each of the following natural dyes?

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

Problems
A it is expensive
B the color is too strong
C the color is not long lasting
D it is very poisonous
E it can damage the fabric
F the color may be unexpected
G it is unsuitable for some fabrics
H it is not generally available

Natural dyes
25. turmeric 
26. Beetroot 
27. Tyrian purple 
28. Lowood 
29. cochineal 
30. metal oxide 

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

The sleepy lizard (tiliqua rugose)
Description
• They are common in western and south Australia
• They are brown but recongisable by their blue (31) 
• They are relatively large
• Their diet consists mainly of (32) 
• Their main predators are large birds and (33) 

Navigation study
• One study found that lizards can use the (34)  to help them navigate

Observations in the wild
• Observations show that these lizards keep the same (35)  for several years

What people want
• Possible reasons:
o To improve the survival of their young (but little (36)  has been noted between parents and children)
o To provide (37)  for female lizards

Tracking study
• A study was carried out using GPS systems attached to the (38)  of the lizards
• This provided information on the lizards’ location and even the number of
(39)  taken
• It appeared that the lizards were trying to avoid one another
• This may be in order to reduce chances of (40) 

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

South city cycling club
Name of club secretary: Jim Hunter

Membership
• Full membership costs $260; this covers cycling and (1)  all over Australia
• Recreational membership costs $108
• Cost of membership includes the club fee and (2) 
• The club kit is made by a company called (3) 

Training rides
• Chance to improve cycling skills and fitness
• Level B: speed about (4)  kph
• Weekly sessions
o Tuesdays at 5.30 am, meet at the (5) 
o Thursdays at 5.30 am, meet at the entrance to the (6) 

Further information
• Rides are about an hour and half
• Members often have (7)  together afterwards
• There is not always a (8)  with the group on these rides
• Check and print the (9)  on the website beforehand
• Bikes must have (10) 

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

Information on company volunteering projects

11. How much time for volunteering does the company allow per employee?
 A two hours per week
 B one day per month
 C 8 hours per year

12. In feedback almost all employees said that volunteering improved their
 A chances of promotion
 B job satisfaction
 C relationships with colleagues

13. Last year some staff helped unemployed people with their
 A literacy skills
 B job applications
 C communication skills

14. This year the company will start a new volunteering project with a local
 A school
 B park
 C charity

15. Where will the Digital inclusion Day be held?
 A at the company’s training facility
 B at a college
 C in a community centre

16. What should staff do if they want to take part in the Digital Inclusion Day?
 A fill in a form
 B attend a training workshop
 C get permission from their managers

Questions 17 and 18
Choose TWO letters A-E.

Which TWO things are mentioned about the participants on the last Digital Inclusion Day?

 A they were all over 70
 B they never used their computer
 C their phones were mostly old fashioned
 D they only used their phones for making calls
 E they initially showed little interest

Questions 19 and 20
Choose TWO letters A-E.

What TWO activities on the last Digital Inclusion Day did participants describe as useful?

 A learning to use tablets
 B communicating with family
 C shopping online
 D playing online games
 E sending emails

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

Planning a presentation on nanotechnology

21. Russ says that his difficulty in planning the presentation is due to
 A his lack of knowledge about the topic.
 B his uncertainty about what he should try to achieve.
 C the short time that he has for preparation.

22. Russ and his tutor agree that his approach in the presentation will be
 A to concentrate on how nanotechnology is used in one field.
 B to follow the chronological development of nanotechnology.
 C to show the range of applications of nanotechnology.

23. In connection with slides, the tutor advises Russ to
 A talk about things that he can find slides to illustrate.
 B look for slides to illustrate the points he makes.
 C consider omitting slides altogether.

24. They both agree that the best way for Russ to start his presentation is
 A to encourage the audience to talk.
 B to explain what Russ intends to do.
 C to provide an example.

25. What does the tutor advise Russ to do next while preparing his presentation?
 A summarise the main point he wants to make
 B read the notes he has already made
 C list the topics he wants to cover

Questions 26-30

What comments do the speakers make about each of the following aspects of Russ’s previous presentation?

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

Comments
A lacked a conclusion
B useful in the future
C not enough
D sometimes distracting
E showed originality
F covered a wide range
G not too technical

Aspects of Russ’s previous presentation
26. structure 
27. eye contact 
28. body language 
29. choice of words 
30. handouts 

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

Episodic memory
• The ability to recall details e.g. the time and (31)  of past events
• Different to semantic memory- the ability to remember general information about the
(32)  which does not involve recalling (33)  information

Forming episodic memories involves three steps:
Encoding
• Involves receiving and processing information
• The more (34)  given to an event the more successfully it can be encoded
• To remember a (35)  it is useful to have a strategy for encoding such information

Consolidation
• How memories are strengthened and stored
• Most effective when memories can be added to a (36) 
• The (37)  of retrieval affects the strength of memories

Retrieval
• Memory retrieval often depends on using a prompt e.g. the (38)  of an object near to the place where you left your car

Episodic memory impairments
• These affect people with a wide range of medical conditions
• Games which stimulate the (39)  have been found to help people with schizophrenia
• Children with autism may have difficulty forming episodic memories – possibly because their concept of the (40)  may be absent
• Memory training may help autistic children to develop social skills

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

COOKERY CLASSES

Cookery Classes	Focus	Other Information
The food studio	how to (1)………………and cook with seasonal products	– small classes – also offers (2)………..classes – clients who return get a (3)…………discount
Bond’s cookery school	food that is (4)………………	– includes recipes to strengthen your (5)………….. – they have a free (6)……………every Thursday
The (7)…………….Centre	mainly (8)…………….food	– located near the (9)………….. – a special course in skills with a (10)………………is sometimes available

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

Part 2: Questions 11-13
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

Traffic Changes in Granford
11. Why are changes needed to traffic systems in Granford?
 A The number of traffic accidents has risen.
 B The amount of traffic on the roads has increased.
 C The types of vehicles on the roads have changed.

12. In a survey, local residents particularly complained about
 A dangerous driving by parents.
 B pollution from trucks and lorries.
 C inconvenience from parked cars.

13. According to the speaker, one problem with the new regulations will be
 A raising money to pay for them.
 B finding a way to make people follow them.
 C getting the support of the police.

Questions 14-20
Label the map below. Write the correct letter A-I next to questions 14-20.

14. New traffic lights 
15. Pedestrian crossing 
16. Parking allowed 
17. New ‘no parking’ sign 
18. New disabled parking spaces 
19. Widened pavement 
20. Lorry loading/ unloading restrictions 

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

21. Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?
 A He may do a module on a related topic later on
 B He wants to have a career in plant science
 C He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation

22. Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be
 A described very easily
 B carried out inside the laboratory
 C completed in the time available

23. What do they decide to check with their tutor?
 A whether their aim is appropriate
 B whether anyone else has chosen this topic
 C whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

24. They agree that Grave’s book on seed germination is disappointing because
 A it fails to cover recent advances in seed science
 B the content is irrelevant for them
 C its focus is very theoretical

25. What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?
 A the diagrams of plant development are useful
 B the analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough
 C the findings on seed germination after fires are surprising

Questions 26-30
Complete the flow chart below. Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter A-H next to questions 26-30.

A. container	B. soil	C. weight	D. condition
E. height	F. colour	G. types	H. depths

Stages in the experiment
Select seeds of different (26)………………….and sizes
Measure and record the (27)………………and size of each one
Decide on the (28)……………….to be used
Use a different (29)………………..for each seed and label it
After about 3 weeks record the plant’s (30)……………
Investigate the findings

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

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

Effects of urban environment on animals
Introduction
Recent urban developments represent massive environmental changes. It was previously thought that only a few animals were suitable for city life e.g.
• The (31)  Because of its general adaptability
• The pigeon – because walls of city buildings are similar to (32) 
In fact, many urban animals are adapting with unusual (33) 

Recent research
• Emilie Snell-Rood studied urbanized mammal specimens from museums in Minnesota
o She found the size of their (34)  had increased
o She suggests this may be due to the need to locate new sources of
(35)  and to deal with new dangers
• Catarina Miranda focused on the (36)  of urban and rural blackbirds.
o She found urban birds were often braver but were afraid of situations that were
(37) 
• Jonathan Atwell studies how animals respond to urban environments
o He found that some animals respond to (38)  by producing lower levels of hormones.
• Sarah Partan’s team found urban squirrels use their (39)  to help them communicate

Long- term possibilities

Species of animals may develop which are unique to cities. However, some changes may not be (40) 

Part 1: Questions 1-4
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Model – Ford Fiesta

Registration: 3R1 (1) 
Current mileage: (2)  miles
Estimated yearly mileage: 6,000 a year
Overnight parking: (3) 
Cover: third party (4) 
No claim bonus: 6 years

Questions 5-7
Choose THREE letters A-G.

Which additional cover does Liam want?

 A legal
 B 14 day cover courtesy car
 C driver injury
 D protected no claim bonus
 E breakdown
 F lost car key
 G windscreen

Questions 8-10
Complete the form below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Name: Liam Byrd
Address: 35 Bottiville Crescent, Birmingham
Postcode: (8) 
Date of birth: 11/11/1969
Telephone: 0121 677 9887
Payment by: (9) 
Card number: **** 1551
Security number: ***
How did the customer hear about Hartline? (10) 

Part 2: Questions 11-14
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

11. Every year more than  people try to climb Mont Blanc.
12. Approximately  reach the top every day in the summer months.
13. In July 2007 there were 30 fatalities, chiefly due to 
14. One danger is  caused by other climbers.

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

15. How did Katherine do her most recent climb?
 A in a group
 B with a guide
 C on her own

16. Why did Katherine find her first climb on Mont Blanc difficult?
 A because of poor weather conditions
 B because of the time she was climbing
 C because the route was crowded

17. What did Katherine do on her second climb that made it easier?
 A she spent a few days in Charnonix beforehand
 B she did the climb over two days
 C she climbed smaller peaks for training

Questions 18-20
Choose THREE letters A-F.

What has experience taught Katherine about climbing Mont Blanc?

 A be in good physical condition
 B have the right climbing equipment
 C wear several layers of clothing
 D protect yourself from the sun
 E climb with others
 F acclimatize yourself to the altitude first

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

21. When do Elaine and Adam decide to meet for revision? 

22. What item does Adam think will help them work independently on revision? 

23. How does Elaine suggest they spend their revision time between meetings? 

Questions 24-28
Complete the sentences below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

24. It’s best to avoid notes 

25. Relate  to key theories and arguments.

26. Using diagrams can help keep a lot of information 

27. Bullet points can enable you to highlight 

28. Keep a record of your sources, such as the 

Questions 29 and 30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

29. In future revision sessions Adam suggests using past papers
 A to try to predict future exam questions
 B to test each other
 C to discuss the questions

30. Elaine suggests
 A adding essay practice to the timetable
 B doing essays under exam conditions
 C asking a tutor to mark their essays

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

31. According to the text, shared space
 A is very popular in the Netherlands
 B reduces the number of cars in an area
 C improves the dynamic between drivers and pedestrians

32. Shared space design results in
 A fewer road signs
 B stronger boundaries between pedestrians and motorists
 C increased local employment

33. Supporters of shared space argue that it
 A leads to new businesses opening
 B makes people happier to shop in the area
 C encourages wildlife

Questions 34-37
Match the groups A-D with their concerns about shared space 34-37.

A Motorists
B Blind people
C Cyclists
D Supporters of shared space

34. Insufficient experience amongst planners 
35. A lack of important signage 
36. Intimidation by motorists 
37. The loss of familiar street furniture 

Questions 38 and 39
Choose TWO letters A-D.

People will be able to answer the questions

 A on the internet
 B at the local library
 C at the proposed site
 D at home

Question 40
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

40. Questions must be designed so that they
 A do not reflect the views of the campaign group
 B do not require an understanding of shared space
 C are easy to answer.

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

Job Inquiry
Type of job required: part-time

Position available	Details
(1)……………………..	Duty: to provide (2)………….service Working hours: (3)………… Requirement: receive (4)…………..without pay Day off: one day a week (request in advance)
(5)…………………….	Requirements: clean and valid license, 6 years experience Working hours: (6)………….. Duty: to take employees to and from work – to collect the (7)…………….. – to pick up the children Day off: (8)……………
Cashier in a (9)…………….	Working hours: 17.30 – 22.30 Duty: to sell and dispense tickets – to provide refreshments – to make (10)………. Day off: Mondays

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

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

11. The host families will
 A earn a big money
 B receive no pay
 C receive stable pay

12. What is the guest expected to overcome when suffering from culture shock?
 A loneliness
 B difficulty to make friends
 C language barriers

13. What can the guests do if they want to become familiar with host families?
 A talk about personal interests
 B clean their rooms
 C cook together

14. What is likely to happen to the guests in the long run?
 A they will enhance cultural understanding
 B they will gain overseas experience
 C they will know more people from different countries

Questions 15-20
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

How to apply for a homestay

• Visit the website and contact the advisor
• Keep in touch with the (15) 
• Provide two photos one for the host family and other for (16) 
• Send in some documents to confirm your (17) 
• Receive (18)  within 7 working days
• Have an (19)  in London
• Pay the extra fee for a fast track service
• Receive a written (20) 

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

21. What kind of research method does the professor recommend?
 A interview
 B observation
 C questionnaire

22. What is the project based on?
 A a study they did before in Australia
 B a similar angle someone has done before
 C an Australian study

23. What does the professor advise Douglas to do about the formation of the focus groups?
 A strengthen the group in size
 B reduce the number of children in each group
 C build more than 3 groups

24. To do the project best, the professor suggests the students
 A interview various people or sectors.
 B not be too ambitious.
 C work hard enough.

25. To gather data, the professor asks Jane
 A to replace other people’s advice.
 B to simplify the textbook.
 C to practice using the date table.

26. The reason why Douglas hasn’t read enough reference books is that
 A he doesn’t have enough time.
 B he thinks there are too many books to read.
 C he hasn’t spent time in the library.

Questions 27-30
What do the students decide about the following parts of the project?

Write the correct letter A, B or C next to questions 27-30

A Jane will do
B Douglas will do
C They will do together

27. final report 
28. sheet preparation 
29. letter 
30. transcript 

Part 4: Questions 31-36
Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

GRAPHICAL SYMBOL
‘Graphical symbol’
• includes the logographs in Egyptian hieroglyphic writing and ancient Chinese pictograms
• found in Africa, the Americas, and Oceania
• still has something to do with (31)  use today

Ancient graphic writing systems
• Researchers obtain a wide range of (32)  about past civilisations.
– Rosetta Stone was found in 1799 when members of Napoleon’s expedition got to Egypt.
– Frenchman Jean-François Champollion determined the phonetic values of the symbols in 1822.
• In those symbols, (33)  are used to depict various meanings.

Camera obscura
• (34)  helps people understand history better.
• Some charities will (35)  many endangered species.
• A camera was tied to one (36)  of a bird.

Questions 37-40
Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

37 More  will be included in the future with the development of photography.
38 Companies would like to invest a lot to advertise in 
39 Designing appealing  is used as a way of effective branding.
40 Graphic writing systems are of great importance in the subject of 

Part 1: Questions 1-3
Complete the table below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Animal	Brought by	Reason
(1)…………………………	Settlers	for food
Fox	Settlers	(2)………………….
Cane toad	(3)………………..	to kill beetles

(1) 
(2) 
(3) 

Questions 4 and 5
Complete the flowchart below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

BEETLES’ EFFECT ON SUGAR CANE

Step 1: Beetle lay eggs

Step 2: Eggs become rugs

Step 3: Grubs eat the (4)…………

Step 4: Sugar cane (5)…………

(4) 
(5) 

Questions 6-10
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.

6. The cane toad originated in
 A Central America
 B Hawaii
 C Australia

7. In Australia, the toads
 A grew extremely large
 B multiplied in number
 C ate the cane beetles

8. The farmers’ plan failed because
 A there were too many beetles
 B their own research was faulty
 C they believed the reports they read

9. The sugar cane industry
 A thrives today
 B has died out in some areas
 C survives alongside the beetle

10. The second lesson to be learned from this story is that
 A the environment is constantly at risk
 B first hand research is not always necessary
 C caution is necessary when dealing with nature

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

PARK ARTS CENTRE

Dates	Times	Event	Notes
18 – 24 Feb	(11)……………..and……………..	Folk music concert	can get a (12)…………….in shop
1 – 8 Mar	see the (13)……………..	Annual (14)……………..	groups from (15)………………
(16)………………..	8 pm	Film: (17)……………..	talk by the (18)…………….
2 April	to be confirmed	(19)………………	it will be (20)……………….

(11)                         (12) 
(13)                        (14) 
(15)                         (16) 
(17)                         (18) 
(19)                        (20) 

Part 3: Questions 21-25

What opinion is expressed about each dissertation?

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

A it has an inadequate index
B it contains unusual illustrations
C it is too detailed in places
D it presents clear arguments
E it contains diagrams which are not clear
F it omits important historical facts
G it is poorly translated
H it contains useful background information
I it is not suitable for new students

21. Twentieth Century Architecture 

22. Modern Construction 

23. Steel, Glass and Concrete 

24. The Space We Make 

25. Change and Tradition 

Questions 26-30
Complete the flow chart below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

BEN’S PROGRAMME

Step 1: Look at drawings of (26)…………….

Step 2: Get images of (27)…………….from internet

Step 3: Find books about (28)………………of the period

Step 4: Show (29)………………….to Dr. Forbes

Step 5: Ask Dr. Gray for more (30)…………

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

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

31. Rival cameras were claimed to  less than the Cinematographe.
32. In Russia, on one occasion, the Cinematographe was suspected of being a 
33. Early filming in Russia led to the creation of a new approach to 
34. One problem for historians is not knowing whether early equipment  as it was claimed.
35. Marey encountered difficulties achieving the  of strips of photographic paper.
36. The  of the comic strip influenced the way films were planned.
37. Documentaries used  shots before fiction films did.
38. The popularity of  films led to increased numbers of shots.
39. When filming  the screen might be divided.
40. As films became more complex  became an important part of film-making.

Part 1: Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

School Excursion
Day: Wednesday

Destination: (1) 
Weather: (2) 
Arrival time: (3) 

Activities planned
See: (4) 
Eat: catered lunch
Attend: (5) 
Return time: (6) 

Questions 7-10
Complete the table below. Write ONE WORD only for each answer.

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

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

11. The company deals mostly with
 A big cities
 B nature holidays
 C Nepal

12. The overseas consultants deal with
 A Asia
 B North America
 C Europe

13. For deserts and gorges, customers should come in the
 A morning
 B afternoon
 C night

14. Trips to regional locations are good because
 A the buses are comfortable
 B there is shortage of suitcases
 C they can be seen quickly

15. SleekLine buses are particularly known for their
 A service
 B size
 C comfort

Questions 16-20
Identify the rooms in the office plan. Write the correct letter A-G next to questions 16-20.

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

Part 3: Questions 21-24
Complete the timetable. Write the correct letter A-H for each answer.

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

A BBQ
B Careers lecture
C Computer lab visit
D Dance
E Library tour
F Student union induction
G University tour
H Legal rights lecture

Questions 25-30
Complete the labels. Write ONE WORD AND/ OR A NUMBER for each answer.

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

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

31. Behavior in parks is controlled by 
32. Insect numbers are reduced by having 
33. A wilderness park does not have any 
34. Observing trees and lying in the grass are examples of 

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

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