FCE Reading (Exit)

BE WEB WISE
Protect your computer, by all means, but don't forget to protect yourself, advises web safety expert,
Amanda Knox.
We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of our everyday lives - for work,
fun, study, shopping, even managing finances - it's not always easy to spot the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda
Knox, explores some of the issues lurking in cyberspace.
Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from viruses, hackers and
criminals who want to steal your data or financial information. "Think of these as your first line of defence," says
Amanda.
So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but what about other problems? Say you've accidentally deleted an
important file or you've been at the mercy of a natural disaster. Katy Marsh runs an online photography business from
home and when a fire destroyed part of her house it could easily have spelled ruin for her business too. "Luckily I
keep a regular back-up of my data so it wasn't a catastrophe." Amanda advises that while back-ups are good to have
we must ensure we protect our computers to start with.
Whilst most of us are aware of the need to protect our computers, it seems we're more lax when it comes to looking
out for ourselves, at least according to a recent web awareness survey. Web safety specialists say better personal
awareness is needed and this is due in part to the rise of 'Social Networking' sites like 'Bebo', 'MySpace' and
'Facebook', which allow us to connect with people around the world with similar interests and professional
backgrounds. Chris Simpson, a computer programmer, learnt the hard way. "I joined a free online networking group
in the hope of making some professional contacts to help me find a new job. After a month, one of my online contacts
invited me to take out a subscription to a club that promised access to a network of job recruiters. It turned out to be
a waste of money. I ended up a laughing stock with my mates - they couldn't believe that someone in my job could
get taken in so easily." No wonder then that Amanda warns, "It's easy to get complacent and let our guard down
when we meet someone with the same interests online."
This brings us to other potential pitfalls. Are the people you meet online who they really claim to be? Can you be sure
the person you're chatting with is in fact a 22-year-old Maths undergraduate from London and not someone merely
masquerading as a student to win your trust? Khaled, a postgrad from Manchester University, quickly realised that it
was unwise of him to post his phone number and email address in the public forum of an online academic discussion
group. He was soon bombarded with unwanted emails and nuisance phone calls. Yet, it's astonishing how many highly
educated people do this without considering the consequences that anyone in the world could use the information to
make (unwanted) contact.
When networking and joining online communities it's better to be cautious about the amount of personal information
you share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use your real name as a username when registering for a service.
You could instead use a pseudonym, or a name that doesn't give away your real identity to other users. And is it
really important to tell the world details about your school, college or any local clubs you're a member of? Sometimes
it pays to be a little vague and simply say something like 'I'm studying at college in Madrid at the moment and I'm a
member of a local tennis club'.
If you do experience problems from another user be prepared to report them for misusing the service. You'll be doing
other users a favour too. And if all else fails, check to see if it is easy to delete your account and leave the service if
you choose to and that you have the option to delete all your details.
A general rule of thumb is not to post any information about yourself that you would not be happy for the world to
know - not just now but in years to come. This includes photographs of yourself, particularly embarrassing shots of
you at that party which you may later regret! It's not always easy to remove information after it's been posted so you
- not to mention your future employer - may have an unpleasant surprise a few years down the line.

Part One: Multiple Choice (Page 1, 2)

1. In the second paragraph the phrase 'first line of defence' suggests something
is the only option.
offers protection.
is an instruction.
shows weakness.

2. The effect of the fire was

worse for Katy's business than her home.
to ruin Katy's business.
not as serious for Katy's business as it could have been.
to make Katy start to back up her data.

3. According to the web awareness survey, our attitude to our personal safety is rather
relaxed.
concerned.
positive.
uncertain.

4. Chris first joined the networking group

because it promised him a job.
in order to make friends and have fun.
to assist him in a job search.
because it didn't cost him anything.

5. Regarding Khaled's experience, the writer is surprised that

people telephone complete strangers.
people don't think of the results of their actions online.
university students take part in online discussions.
people sent emails to Khaled without asking permission.

6. What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
Always use a false name.
Make sure you are properly registered.
Limit the information you give to others.
Tell other users where you're studying.

7. The writer says that you should report troublesome users

because other people will benefit.
so you can stop using the service.
only if nothing else works.
if you want to delete your own details.

8. In the final paragraph, the writer advises people

not to put photos online.
to apply for a job online.
not to have any personal information online.
to consider what may cause problems in the future.

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Part Two: Gapped Text

Instructions
You are going to read a magazine article about a type of fruit. Seven sentences have been removed from
the article on the left. Choose the most suitable sentence from the list A-H on the right for each part (1-7)
of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
Tongue Trickster A. These range from wedges of fruit, strong
cheeses and pickles to plates of Brussel sprouts.
Never mind the tongue twister – here’s the tongue
trickster Frank Parsons reports on the craze for a B. It’s like I’ve been transported back to
strange type of fruit. childhood, sitting on the porch with Grandma and
her delicious homemade pop.
Imagine drinking a glass of pure, freshly-squeezed lemon
juice with nothing added. It’s enough to turn your C. According to scientists the result happens
stomach. because of a protein called miraculin.

1 D. There has been some albeit limited interest

from the diet food industy.
I watch as one-by-one they down the drink, tentative at
first, and then smiling broadly as they declare, “It tastes E. Then push it around your mouth like you’d do
just like grandma’s lemonade.” with a piece of gum for about sixty seconds.

Fifty or so people crowd around a table on the rooftop F. Yet that is what the guests of host, Larry
Walters, are given on their arrival at one of his
terrace of Larry’s small but swish apartment. I edge my
way forward and arrive at the table that positively groans tasting parties in an upmarket district of New
York.
with the array of food piled high.
G. Not everyone is a fan of the berry’s strange
2
effect, however.
My host appears at my shoulder, and says, “Here, have H. They first noticed its distinctive property when
this.” This turns out to be a small red berry about the they saw local people chewing the berry before a
size of a blueberry, but slightly elongated, the shape of a meal.
coffee bean.

He looks at the expression on my face. “It’s known as the

miracle fruit. Just put it in your mouth,” he instructs,
“and chew it slightly to separate the pulp from its seed.

I obey his command and then discreetly spit the remains

into my handkerchief while his glance is averted.

“Done?” he asks, turning back to me. I nod. He grabs a

glass of the lemon juice from a passing waiter and offers
it to me. “Now drink.” I take a small sip, and close my
eyes. The guests are right.

My host states knowingly I have experienced first-hand

the phenomenon of the Synsepalum Dulcificum, or the
Miracle Fruit. This small berry has the amazing effect of
causing bitter or sour foods to taste as sweet as sugar
candy.

When it comes into contact with acidic foods, like

vinegar, it starts to behave like a sweetener.
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Part Three: Multiple Matching (Page 1, 2)

You are going to read a selection of letters from a problem page in an International English Language
magazine. For questions 1-15, choose from the people (A-H). The people may be chosen more than once.
This Month's Letters

See this month's problems and questions submitted to us by learners of English:

A
I study English for 6 hours per week in secondary school. For 1 hour each week we have conversation classes with a
native speaker of English where we talk about topics such as drugs, politics and culture. I know it's a really good
opportunity to practise my spoken English, but I never make a contribution to the discussion. It's not that I don't have
an opinion, or that I'm shy, but more that I don't have the vocabulary to express my views. I feel really frustrated at
the end of the lesson. Nobody else in the group seems to have the same problem.
Katalin

B
I'm a 24-year-old business student from Malaysia and I've been attending English classes at night school for the past
5 years. Up to now I've considered myself to be a good student. Last month I went to Britain to visit my relatives over
there and it was awful. People found my pronunciation difficult to follow and I couldn't understand them either. What
went wrong? My English teacher is very good and I always score the highest in grammar tests.
Fazlinda

C
I'm writing to ask your opinion on a matter which is really annoying me. My English teacher never corrects my
mistakes when I am speaking. Isn't that her job? How am I going to improve otherwise? Also she's always telling me
that now I'm an advanced student, I should forget all the rules of grammar that I learnt when I was younger.
Gunther

D
Can you help me? I really want to speak English the right way, with the correct accent. Do you have any good ideas? I
have a particular problem with sounds like 's'. I plan to work in the UK in the future and nobody will take me seriously
if my English pronunciation is anything short of excellent.
Jose

E
I am working as an au pair in London looking after 2 small children. I love my job but the way that English people
speak is a little puzzling. For example, I often hear them say things like 'more friendlier', whereas I thought it should
be 'more friendly'. It also seems to be common for them to say 'we was' instead of 'we were'. Can you explain this?
Would it be impolite of me to correct them?
Lana

F
I am an intermediate student of English (I have been studying it for 3 years). I'm quite good at reading and writing
but listening is very difficult for me. My teacher suggested that I listen to the BBC World Service every day in order to
improve my listening. The problem is that it's hard for me to understand every word. Do you have any ideas about
how to make listening to the radio less difficult? I like listening to the news and knowing what's going on in the world.
Yuki

G
I have studied English for 5 years at school but for the past 6 months I have been doing self-study using the Internet
and books to improve. There are lots of materials to choose but I'm not sure what is best for me and how I should use
them. I really would like to take the FCE examination but don't know how to study on my own. Should I take a course
in my local school - which is a little expensive for me now - or is it possible to prepare for the exam doing self-study?
Paula

H
Could you please give me some advice on a problem I have at the moment with my English studies. I decided to go to
the UK to improve my English but the college I am studying in at present is full of people from my own country.
Although the teachers tell us we should only try to speak in English with each other, it is very difficult to do this,
especially in our free time when we go out together. I am worried that my speaking will not improve.
Maria

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Which person:
1) would appear not to have an English teacher?
2) doesn't like studying with people from their own country?
3) has a job in the UK?
 4) enjoys keeping up with current affairs?
5) feels that the teacher isn't doing their job properly?
6) uses English speaking radio stations to practise English?
7) had a shock when they visited Britain?
8) wants to avoid speaking their own language?
9) wants to speak English like a native speaker?
10) feels they are the only person with their difficulty?
11) wonders whether it is rude to correct people when they make mistakes?
12) worries that their English will cause them problems at work?
13) had difficulty being understood when they spoke?
14) is thinking about taking an English exam?
15) finds it difficult to take part in conversations?
FCE Reading (Exit)

Part One: Multiple Choice (Page 1, 2)

Instructions
You are going to read a magazine article about crime prevention. For Questions 1-8, choose the correct
answer A, B, C or D.
A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the
police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.

The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously
empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will
wonder if it is worth the bother.

There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that
your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not
leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a
flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave
a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a
burglar's dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside
of your house.

But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your
home? Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access while
upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should
double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising
what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside
of the window.

What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality
security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can
afford it as another line of defence against intruders.

A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if
you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a
chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into
your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on
no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help.

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FCE Reading (Exit)

Part One: Multiple Choice (Page 1, 2)

1 A well-protected house:
A is less likely to be burgled.
B is regarded as a challenge by most criminals.
C is a lot of bother to maintain.
D is very unlikely to be burgled.

2 According to the writer, we should:

A avoid leaving our house empty.
B only go out when we have to.
C always keep the curtains closed.
D give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.

3 The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot:
A is a predictable place to hide it.
B is a useful place to hide it.
C is imaginative.
D is where you always find a spare key.

4 The 'aforementioned precautions' refer to steps that:

A will tell a burglar if your house is empty or not.
B are the most important precautions to take to make your home safe.
C will stop a potential burglar.
D will not stop an intruder if he has decided to try and enter your home.

5 Gaining entry to a house through a small window:

A is surprisingly difficult.
B is not as difficult as people think.
C is less likely to happen than gaining entry through a door.
D is tried only by very determined burglars.

6 According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms:
A cost a lot of money but are worth it.
B are good value for money.
C are luxury items.
D are absolutely essential items.

7 The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole:

A will prevent your home being burgled.
B avoids you having to invite people into your home.
C is only necessary for elderly people.
D gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.
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Part Three: Multiple Matching (Page 1, 2)

Instructions
You are going to read a magazine article about various local campaigns. For Questions 1-15, choose from
the people (A-D).

A Homes For All

Organisations that help the homeless are warning that people will face even greater hardship this winter unless
urgent action is taken to offer shelter to those without a home. This warning follows publication of figures showing an
increase in the number of homeless people. Susan Evans of the organisation 'Homes for All' said: "With a shortage of
accommodation, more people than ever before - young and old - are having to sleep rough. A cold winter is predicted
this year which means that these people will have to put up with sub-zero temperatures. Action must be taken
urgently to offer these people shelter." A nationwide demonstration to raise awareness of the problem will take place
this weekend. Supporters welcome.

B Village Protest
Residents of local village, Shilden, are preparing for a night of protest to save their village from Government planners.
Proposals for a new motorway to be built that will run within 2 kilometres of Shilden have caused uproar amongst
residents. They claim that they were given insufficient time to respond to the proposal. Tony Fellows, spokesperson
for the 'Village Protest' campaign explains: "The planned route cuts across some of the most picturesque countryside
in the region. Shilden welcomes thousands of tourists each year. Many of the shopkeepers depend on this trade and
would almost certainly face ruin if tourists were put off coming by the damage this road is likely to cause". The all-
night protest will take place in the fields where the building work is likely to begin.

C New Youth Club

Youngsters in the city-centre will lose out on a much-loved project if substantial funds are not found this year. The
'New Youth Club', which is open to young people from the ages of 10 to 17, is being threatened with closure by Health
and Safety officials who claim the building is unsafe. The club, built 30 years ago, was badly damaged by heavy
storms last year and city engineers estimate that one hundred thousand pounds in needed to repair structural
damage. With only limited funds at their disposal, managers fear the club will have to close. Youngsters from the club
have organised an Open Day on Tuesday in an effort to raise some of the money needed to enable the repairs to be
undertaken. "This alone won't be enough, however" warned Adam Ross, Youth Leader.

D Save lea Valley

A rare species of butterfly and many native plants face extinction if the 'Lea Valley office complex' project goes ahead.
This is the claim made by local environmentalists involved in the 'Save Lea Valley' campaign. They argue that the
proposed development, to be built on the site of woodland dating back hundreds of years, will rob the country of
several rare species of wildlife. 'Local people would be horrified if they knew of the consequences of this project,'
claimed environmentalist Ian Wilson yesterday. "We need to instigate a local campaign to alert everyone to the
dangers. We are starting by writing letters to everyone in the area asking for their support. The office complex
developers must not be allowed to do this.".
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Part Three: Multiple Matching (Page 1, 2)

1 Local businesses could be badly affected.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

2 People in the area are not aware of the problem.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

3 There are plans to build a brand new building.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

4 The campaign do not have to meet together.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

5 The problem affects all age groups.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

6 The problem was caused by bad weather.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

7 If the plan goes ahead it will spoil the look of the area.
A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley
8 The campaign cannot raise enough money on its own.
A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

9 The problem was announced shortly after a report was published.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

10 Young people are in danger.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

11 Local people are very angry.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

12 A meeting will inform people of the problem.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

13 People did not have the opportunity to argue against the plan.
A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

14 A demonstration is planned across the country.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley

15 A fundraising event has been planned.

A Homes For All
B Village Protest
C New Youth Club
D Save Lea Valley
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FCE Use of English (Exit)

Part One: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

Example: (0) A situation B place C position D site

Environmental Concerns
Earth is the only (0) ... we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) ... human activities are making
the planet less fit to live on. As the western world (2) ... on consuming two-thirds of the world's resources while half
of the world's population do so (3) ... to stay alive we are rapidly destroying the (4) ... resource we have by which all
people can survive and prosper. Everywhere fertile soil is (5) ... built on or washed into the sea. Renewable resources
are exploited so much that they will never be able to recover (6) ... We discharge pollutants into the atmosphere
without any thought of the consequences. As a (7) ... the planet's ability to support people is being (8) ... at the very
time when rising human numbers and consumption are (9) ... increasingly heavy demands on it.
The Earth's (10) ... resources are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicines, warmth, shelter
and minerals to (11) ... us fed, comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use the resources they
will (12) ... indefinitely. But if we use them wastefully and excessively they will soon run out and everyone will suffer.

1 A Although B Still C Yet D Despite

2 A continues B repeats C carries D follows

3 A already B just C for D entirely

4 A alone B individual C lone D only

5 A sooner B neither C either D rather

6 A quite B greatly C utterly D completely

7 A development B result C reaction D product

8 A stopped B narrowed C reduced D cut

9 A doing B having C taking D making

10 A natural B real C living D genuine

11 A hold B maintain C stay D keep

12 A last B stand C go D remain

FCE Use of English (Exit)

Part Two: Open Cloze

Read the following extract from a brochure giving advice on taking an examination. For questions 1-12, type the word
which best fits in each space. Use only one word in each space.

(0) to
Exam Tips

When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) ... do everything: have breakfast but don't drink (1) ... much;
go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too early or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while you
wait to start. Try not to talk (2) ... the exam before you go in.

In the exam, calm (3) ... down by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read (4) ... exam questions carefully and
underline all of the key instruction words (5) ... indicate how the questions should (6) ... answered. If possible start
with the ones (7) ... can do easily to give you confidence. Remember what you've learnt from practising questions
and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (8) ... everyone around you seems to start
writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their example.

Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (9) ... everyone else did, (10) ... you want to frighten
yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (11) ..., remember that exams are not designed to
catch you out, (12) ... to find out what you know, what you understand and what you can do.

FCE Use of English (Exit)

Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation

For questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
1. I want to go to university this year.
INTERESTED
I ........................................ to university this year.

2. "Have you been on holiday recently, Jane?" asked Tony.

BEEN
Tony asked Jane ........................................ on holiday recently.

3. I was too tired to go to the party.

THAT
I was ........................................ I couldn't go to the party.

4. There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

WASTE
It's ........................................ asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.

5. The union claims its members will only return to work if the company agrees to a meeting.
NOT
The union claims its members will ....................................... the company agrees to a meeting.

6. I'm sure it was Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.

MUST
It ........................................ Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.

7. We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint.

SEEING
We ........................................ the hotel manager to make our complaint.

8. The boss wouldn't object to you going early today.

OBJECTION
The boss would not ........................................ you going early today.

Part One: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-15, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

Example: (0) A say B TELL C speak D announce

Write the Perfect Crime Novel

Most people are born with the natural ability to (0) ... stories, but only a rare few have the determination to become
professional authors, and even fewer have the joy of seeing their novels top the (1) ... of bestselling books. Some of
the world's famous crime writers have achieved the (2) ... success of all. Who can (3) ... the appeal of famous
detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot? Even if you haven't read the (4) ... books you will
have seen them in films or on the TV.
If you have an ambition to become the (5) ... Agatha Christie what should you do? The best starting (6) ... is to read
lots of examples of crime fiction written by good authors. You will need a notebook to carry around with you or, (7) ...
better, some loose (8) ... of paper that you can (9) ... notes on and then file into a folder. After all, the most
everyday situation - for example, watching a woman get (10) ... a train - may be the (11) ... for your first bestseller.
Like any good recipe you have to know the main (12) ... of a successful novel. These are: an original story, strong
characters and a memorable setting.

1 A queue B list C row D line

2 A largest B greatest C highest D prime

3 A deny B refuse C insist D hide

4 A first B initial C early D original

5 A next B following C subsequent D later

6 A spot B tip C point D mark

7 A even B still C very D so

8 A strips B sheets C layers D pieces

9 A complete B do C fill D make

10 A out B down C off D from

11 A notion B idea C invention D inspiration

12 A parts B ingredients C pieces D sections

Part Two: Open Cloze

For Questions 1-12, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space.

Example: 0 - your
Too Good to be True

Some say you can do it in seven days, others promise success in 24 hours, or you may prefer to take (0) ... time and
do it in 5 weeks. What are we talking about? Believe it (1) ... not, these periods (2) ... time refer to language learning
courses that promise excellent results in less time (3) ... it takes to say 'Bonjour'!
However, the advertisements of these companies are not necessarily (4) ... best guide and if you don't know what to
look for in a good course you could be left with little (5) ... than a large bill.
A complaint was recently made to a consumer rights group (6) ... WhizzLearn Systems, a language school chain, and
the company has been forced to remove its claim that its technique is ten times better than any (7) ... method. The
Managing Director of WhizLearn Systems said (8) "... we still believe our claim is true, we are willing to change our
advert. But the fact remains, if you spend 3 hours (9) ... day for 5 weeks on our language course you will soon be
speaking the language. What we (10) ... have done was to make (11) ... clearer in the advert. Then we wouldn't (12)
... had these annoying complaints".

Part Three: Word Formation

For Questions 1 - 10 Read the text below. Use the word given in CAPITALS at the end of each line to form
a word that fits in the space in the same line.

Example: (0) CRITICISM

Dress Code

UK companies have received (0) ... from

CRITIC
a business forum for what their report refers to as
a rather narrow-minded attitude towards the dress
code for office workers. This follows a case in
which a male (1) ... working in the post room of a EMPLOY
large (2) ... in the United Kingdom received a ORGANIZE
(3) ... for wearing jeans to work. SUSPEND
Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for
people dealing with (4) ... to look well dressed, CUSTOM
it questions whether employees who work behind
the scenes necessarily need to dress formally.
The authors of the report made a (5) ... between COMPARE
the UK and other European nations where
employers seem (6) ... about the need for their CONCERN
workers to wear smart clothes in the office.
Their (7) ... is based on research that claims ARGUE
workers are far more (8) ... when they have the PRODUCT
(9) ... to dress in a way that they feel most FREE
(10) ... in. COMFORT

Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation

For questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words,
including the word given.
Example:
I haven't seen you for years.
ages
It's (been ages since I) saw you.

1. Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed.

due
The motorway is closed ........................................ that there was heavy snow the night before.

2. Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today?

getting
Did you ........................................ in contact with the boss today?

3. I don’t care what you do.

concerned
As ........................................ you can do what you like.

4. The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.

such
It ........................................ meal in the restaurant.

5. He was ordered to leave the field for arguing with the referee.
sent
The referee ....................................... for arguing.

6. Do you and your brother have the same looks?

like
Does ........................................ you?

7. That’s the garage where I left my car last week.

repaired
That’s where I went ........................................ last week.

8. You can't bring food into this room.

supposed
You ........................................ food into this room.

Part One: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space.

Example: (0) A in B at C of D to
No More Classes

The use (0) ... computers has meant students can study language programmes (1) ... their own speed when and for
how long they want - and no need to worry about the teacher having a favourite or doing (2) ... another boring
lesson. What's more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (3) ... on their headset, and be
transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need off the shelf and (4) ...
conversations with other computerised students.
They might (5) ... choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant. At the
(6) ... of a button they would be transported to (7) ... realistic settings where they could practice their English, maybe
getting a hand (8) ... a virtual English companion. All this perhaps, at the computer, from the comfort of their home:
no (9) ... to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England.
Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons. But would it ever (10) ... the
classroom? Hopefully not. (11) ... the need to relate to real people talking about real issues and generally learning a
little more about others will always lead language learners to (12) ... at least a little of their time with real people.

1 A with B for C at D in

2 A still B for C yet D already

3 A place B put C set D get

4 A take B do C catch D hold

5 A although B preferably C instead D contrary

6 A force B hit C depress D push

7 A so B such C like D alike

8 A with B to C from D for

9 A role B duty C obligation D need

10 A replace B restore C succeed D recover

11 A definitely B mainly C totally D surely

12 A spend B make C have D do

Part Two: Open Cloze

For Questions 1-12, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each space. Use only one
word in each space.

Example: 0 - the
Camping Holidays

Although it has a reputation for being rather basic in terms of home comforts, the modern material used in (0) ...
manufacture of tents means camping is at least a (1) ... less hard work. Nowadays tents are (2) ... lightweight that
you hardly notice you're carrying them. They're easy to (3) ... up yet still a cheaper alternative to hotel
accommodation.
Talk to an expert first before spending a lot of money (4) ... a tent. Different tents suit different needs and there's no
point (5) ... buying a mountaineering tent (6) ... you're planning to camp in these conditions. Don't (7) ... tempted to
splash out on all the latest equipment either. Most of the fun of camping lies in the chance to get back to nature.
There's no need to take anything more (8) ... the basics.
Always try to plan your arrival at the site long before (9) ... gets dark. You will want to see (10) ... you're doing when
you try to erect your tent. Don't forget to ask for permission if you're not camping on a registered site, and remember
to take a supply of food and drink with you in (11) ... the local shops are closed when you arrive. You can then enjoy
your first meal under the stars and begin (12) ... appreciate the joys of camping.

Part Three: Word Formation

For Questions 1 - 10 Read the text below. Use the word given in CAPITALS at the end of each line to form
a word that fits in the space in the same line.

Example: (0) BIGGEST

Kitchen Hygiene

The next time you go to the supermarket don't

forget to buy the (0) ... bottle of kitchen cleaner BIG

you can to (1) ... your work surfaces. INFECT

Recent (2) ... research in America has shown that SCIENCE

the kitchen is often the most (3) ... of all the rooms HYGIENE
in the home.

The (4) ... of food, heat and dampness means the COMBINE

kitchen is (5) ... a breeding ground for bacteria that POTENTIAL

can cause stomach upsets and vomiting.

The study at the University of Arizona examined

15 homes over 30 weeks. Levels of (6) ... were CLEAN

certainly not below average yet cutting boards

and dishcloths were found to contain bacteria in

far greater number than elsewhere in the home.

(7) ... say ignorance is the cause of the problem RESEARCH

and point out that (8) ... cleaning can lead to ADEQUATE

serious food poisoning.

The (9) ... ? Make sure you clean all work surfaces SOLVE

(10) ... and keep an eye on that dishcloth! DAY

Part Four: 'Key' Word Transformation

For Questions 1-8, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must
use between two and five words, including the word given.
Example:
I haven't seen you for years.
ages
It's (been ages since I) saw you.

1. 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her.
suggested
He .................................. for dinner at the weekend.

2. His boss won't tolerate lateness.

put
His boss won't .................................. lateness.

3. The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
good
This school ................... my last one.

4. Although the weather was terrible we had a good time.

spite
We had a good time .................... the terrible weather.

5. Being rude is inexcusable.

excuse
There is ............................. rude

6. I find driving on the left in England very strange.

accustomed
I ..................................... on the left in England.

7. I regret taking up smoking.

wish
I ..................................... up smoking.

8. The police are interviewing the suspects.

interviewed
The suspects ..................................... by the police.

Part One: Multiple Choice (Page 1, 2)

Instructions
You are going to read an extract from a writer's journal. For Questions 1-8, choose the correct answer A,
B, C or D.
Extract
Six months ago I made a rash promise. The leader of the youth club in our village had rung me in March saying,
"We're thinking of running a children's playscheme for a day in October half-term. Would you be prepared to help?"
My response was "Sure, why not?" In truth I was a little flattered to be asked, even though working as a care
assistant with old people hardly qualified me for the role. Still, I duly put the date in my diary and of course I forgot
all about it. I don't know if you've noticed this but time has a habit of speeding along faster than a police car chasing
a robber and, before I knew it, the dreaded day was dawning.

I arrived at the youth centre that morning feeling full of trepidation. There was a gang of 12 helpers including me,
split into pairs, and each pair had been allocated a particular age group. Mine was the 10 to 11 year olds. Even with
the planning meeting I had attended the week before, I worried about whether I was up to the task. Why hadn't I
read through the copious lesson plans we were given beforehand? And wasn't the average 10-year-old more
interested in the latest electronic game than making things with paper and glue?

All too quickly the children began arriving. The look of relief on parents' faces as they handed their offspring over to
us was almost comical. A handful of the children were already members of the club but the other forty five or so
were from the local primary schools. One or two looked tearful but the rest were in high spirits. Again I asked myself
why I had elected to spend a day with all these 'little monsters' especially when I have two all of my own to contend
with!

I needn't have worried of course as it turned out to be a marvellous day. We watched entertaining dvd clips, learned
'action' songs, made clay pyramids, kneaded bread, decorated biscuits, played memory games and spent some time
in quiet reflection. I say 'we' because I rediscovered my inner child and joined in all the activities with glee.
The particular highlight for me was a rousing rendition of "He's got the whole world in his hands" in the closing part
of the day. The children already knew the words and actions off by heart and sang so loudly it was almost enough to
bring the roof down. It's difficult to explain those moments; only that the body tingles with the pleasure of having
witnessed something so magical.

Of course there were also moments of great poignancy. I found it difficult to stop thinking of one little girl, who
mentioned oh-so-casually that her mum was in hospital and would be there for a long time. It's easy for us adults to
idealise childhood and forget that some children have their own burden of anxieties and concerns. When I got home
utterly exhausted, still with modelling clay under my fingernails, I reflected on what a privilege it had been.

There was one disappointment for the children and that was that the playscheme was only running for a day, and
not the whole week. As I said farewell to my group, one of the children turned and said, "Can we do it again in the
next holiday, Miss?" My response was, "Sure, why not?"
Part One: Multiple Choice (Page 1, 2)
1. When the offer of the job was made the writer
A. felt she had made a mistake to agree.
B. thought she had appropriate experience for the job.
C. believed she shouldn't have been asked.
D. gave the impression she wasn't sure about accepting the job.

2. When the day arrived the writer was surprised

A. that the day had come round so quickly.
B. because she'd forgotten to write down the date.
C. because she witnessed a car chase on the way.
D. that she woke up at dawn.

3. When the writer arrived to start her job she

A. put the children into pairs.
B. realised she should have done more preparation.
C. felt confident she could deal with 10 and 11 year olds.
D. saw the children had brought their own electronic games to play with.

4. According to the writer, the parents were

A. happy to stay with their children all day.
B. worried about children from the other schools.
C. nervous that their children might not behave themselves.
D. glad to leave their children.

5. The writer needn't have worried because

A. the children were quiet during the day.
B. the children weren't doing messy activities.
C. she had fun herself.
D. the time passed quickly.

6. The writer's best moment

A. occurred in the middle of the day.
B. took her by surprise.
C. was hard to put into words.
D. was when the day was over.

7. According to the writer, adults

A. think that being a child is a privilege.
B. sometimes forget that children have worries too.
C. are usually exhausted by bringing up their children.
D. don't have a stressful life.

8. What is the writer's attitude by the end of the day?

A. She could imagine doing the job again next time.
B. She was sad to say good bye to the chidlren.
C. She was disappointed with the experience.
D. She hopes the playscheme will be longer in future.
Part Two: Gapped Text
Instructions
You are going to read a magazine article about John Prince, a dancer, dance
teacher and choreographer. Seven sentences have been removed from the
article on the left. Choose the most suitable sentence from the list A-H on the
right for each part (1-7) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you
do not need to use.
Career success in the arts A It's fine, but I try not to give out too much
advice as it gets irritating!
John Prince, famous dancer and choreographer, gives
advice on how to succeed in a career in the arts. B And if nothing you like comes out of it, then
come back and be an actor or dancer.
I asked John how he got started and what requirements
there are. "Well, to be a professional dancer it's useful to C Without a strict daily timetable like this you find
have had acting lessons or some background in drama. If yourself wasting too much time.
you want to succeed in musical theatre you have to have
a good singing voice as well. When you approach an D After that it's back to England to start a new
agent you should take a portfolio with your CV, your term of dance classes.
statistics sheet and some good photos and reviews of
past performances. You'll need dance clothes, ballet E Hopefully this has enabled me to become a
shoes, tap shoes, and even roller skates depending on better and more tolerant person as a result.
what kind of show you are going to go for."
F When it comes to coping with stress, I find that
1 exercise helps me to cope with my problems, so I
stay in good shape mentally as well.
"Of course, you need to be extremely fit if you want to be
G Like any profession where you're always
a professional dancer. I dance or move about for about
travelling, you tend to acquire something new
six hours a day. There are great health benefits to being
almost every day.
a dancer. I can eat a lot of pasta without gaining weight
because dancing increases your metabolism so much."
H Being fully equipped with all this stuff
beforehand makes it easier when you go for
2
auditions.

John has a very busy schedule in the next few months.

He took time out to speak to me today from the making
of a pop video to promote N-ergy's latest record. "I
choreographed the dance routine for the boys and they
only had 2 days in which to learn it! I am going to be
working on a video for another well known band - but
that's top secret. Next month I'll be touring Spain in a
production of a musical that was written by a friend of
mine, Michaela Evans.

As for the future, I've come to realise that I would never

be content to be just a chorus dancer - I'm too much of
an individual for that. Like all artists I'd love to become a
household name by writing and choreographing my own
musicals."

John was born in Jamaica to a Jamaican father and a

Scottish mother but the family emigrated to England 20
years ago. "I have a little sister I adore, who is also
training to be a dancer." How does it feel to have
someone else following in your footsteps?

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Part Three: Multiple Matching (Page 1, 2)
You are going to read a selection of letters from a driving magazine. For questions 1-15, choose from the
people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once.

Your Letters
This month we feature your early driving experiences:

A
I'd been taking lessons for a year before I passed my driving test at the age of eighteen, but my dad never gave me
any help. Even after I'd passed he never let me use the car. So I used to take my dad's keys before leaving the
apartment block where we lived and would run round to the car park at the back where my father left the car at night.
He hardly ever used the car after getting in from work. I used to go and see my girlfriend or just drive around and
then come back and leave the car in exactly the same place. One night though, I got back at around ten thirty only to
find there were no parking spaces left. I suppose because I went in and told my dad the truth straight away he was
quite good about it. Although he did stop my allowance for four weeks.
Terry

B
My most unfortunate driving experience happened ages ago, before I'd actually passed my driving test. My girlfriend's
father used to let her borrow his car whenever we were going to the cinema or something. Anyway, I'd been thinking
about learning to drive and I persuaded her to let me have a go. We took the car down to the beach on the sand
where no one could see us and she let me take the wheel. We were having such fun that we didn't notice the tide was
coming in until the car was actually swimming in the water. We had to leave the car where it was and catch the bus
back to tell her dad. By the time the three of us returned, the car was almost covered in water. Needless to say, her
father wasn't too pleased. The funny thing is her dad ended up selling me the car after I passed my test.
Carl

C
I was teaching my mum to drive and we were coming down a rather narrow road which had cars parked on both
sides. Suddenly, from nowhere there was a young man on a bike coming towards us. Mum slammed the brakes on
but he crashed into us, landed on the car and then rolled off. My mother and I both jumped out of the car to see if he
was all right. Fortunately, he stood up and said he was OK, just a little shaken. My mum offered to give him some
money for the repair of the bike, and then an old lady came along. When she saw what had happened, she began
shouting at my mother, saying she must have been driving too fast and that it was a bad example to set her young
daughter. Poor old mum didn't say a word and I had to explain that she was still learning to drive.
Sarah

D
My advice about learning to drive would be to have proper lessons from a qualified instructor and never to let a friend
or family member try to teach you. It's a guaranteed way to spoil a good relationship. Every Sunday, when the traffic
was quieter, my father would pick me up and take me for a drive along the streets of our hometown and give me a
lecture on how to drive, explaining everything he was doing and why. Eventually it was my turn to have a go. My dad
was so nervous that he panicked before I'd even started up the engine. He used to shout at the slightest mistake, and
when the lesson was finally over he'd come home and have a large glass of whisky to calm down.
Karen

E
I didn't start learning to drive until I was twenty one. I'd spent lots of money on lessons but I was a terrible driver, I
must admit. The first time I took my driving test nobody expected me to pass. But after failing another four times the
pressure was really on. I took my test for a sixth time and failed yet again, but I was too embarrassed to admit it to
my family, so I just pretended that I'd passed after all. My family were delighted and my father went out and bought
me a car the next day. I didn't know what to do so I just got in and drove. I continued to drive - illegally - for three
months. Fortunately I was never stopped by the police and the next time I took my driving test I passed.
Mike

Part Three: Multiple Matching (Page 1, 2)

Which person('s)

1) had a parent who was accused of driving dangerously?

2) bought a car?

3) drove his girlfriend’s dad’s car?

4) drove alone without a license?

5) had to defend their father?

6) drove their father’s car without permission?

7) was teaching someone to drive?

8) paid for driving lessons?

9) had no driving instruction from their father?

10) was punished for their actions?

11) was given driving lessons by their father?

12) was considering taking driving lessons?

13) advises against being taught to drive by a friend or family member?

14) was given a treat for passing their test?

15) used to make their father nervous?