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Part 1 For questions 1 – 8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 A as B of C for D in 0 A B C D Esperanto English holds the record (0) the most-learnt foreign language; no other language can compete (1) it. It is spoken around the world and its influence on other languages covers an amazingly broad range of fields, such as music, telecommunications, information technology and finance, to (2) but a few. Some countries feel linguistically oppressed by the massive presence of English words in their languages. One of the countries which fears the heavy influence exerted by English (3) most is certainly France, which has (4) a ban on the use of certain expressions taken from English in official documents and broadcasting media. To avoid the supremacy of one language over all the others, a potential vehicle for international understanding was created in the past: a language called Esperanto. Created (5) the end of the 19 th century by Dr Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof, this language aimed (6) fostering harmony between people from different countries. It is said to be five times easier than French in its grammar; it is quite basic, and it is not troublesome to read (7) . In its creator’s mind, Esperanto could (8) communication among countries easier. Being a neutral language, it could positively contribute to political and economic relationships worldwide and be the key to world peace. 194 PAPER 1: READING AND USE OF ENGLISH Part 1 Practice test

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Part 1For questions 1 – 8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 A as B of C for D in 0 A B C D

EsperantoEnglish holds the record (0) the most-learnt foreign language; no other language can compete (1) it. It is spoken around the world and its influence on other languages covers an amazingly broad range of fields, such as music, telecommunications, information technology and finance, to (2) but a few. Some countries feel linguistically oppressed by the massive presence of English words in their languages. One of the countries which fears the heavy influence exerted by English (3) most is certainly France, which has (4) a ban on the use of certain expressions taken from English in official documents and broadcasting media. To avoid the supremacy of one language over all the others, a potential vehicle for international understanding was created in the past: a language called Esperanto. Created (5) the end of the 19th century by Dr Ludwig Lazarus Zamenhof, this language aimed (6) fostering harmony between people from different countries. It is said to be five times easier than French in its grammar; it is quite basic, and it is not troublesome to read (7) . In its creator’s mind, Esperanto could (8) communication among countries easier. Being a neutral language, it could positively contribute to political and economic relationships worldwide and be the key to world peace.

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1 A to B with C versus D for

2 A name B tell C quote D say

3 A at B very C the D as

4 A lifted B did C given D put

5 A in B on C at D to

6 A for B at C to D by

7 A as well B also C either D neither

8 A do B bring C have D make

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Part 2For questions 9 – 16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. Example:

0 M I N D

My ‘secret place’Whenever my (0) goes back to my childhood, I cannot help but think about my bedroom in the house (9) I was born. My brother and I (10) to spend most of the cold winter days playing together or with some friends of his who often joined in. Being the youngest of the group, I could (11) understand their games, but I loved being part of them! Sometimes, though, I loved to spend some time on my own, and therefore I hid in my ‘secret place’. To (12) the truth, it was not so secret, as everyone in my family knew perfectly well where it was and where (13) find me whenever they did not see me around. But, they always let me believe they did not know anything (14) it. Oscar, my beloved teddy bear, was always there to keep me company. I remember I loved hiding in my cosy spot especially after lunch, when Mum was busy washing up the dishes, Dad would be (15) the paper and my brother doing his homework. After a while, I (16) fall asleep right there hugging Oscar, feeling happy and safe in my ‘secret place’.

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Part 3For questions 17 – 24, read the text below. Use the word give in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS. Example:

0 L I V E S

Money, money, moneyLike it or not, money plays a fundamental role in our (0) . LIVECash is still the most common form of (17) all over the PAY world, even though other systems, such as credit cards and charge cards are (18) used. As a matter of fact, these represent WIDE(19) forms of credit to the consumer. USE

In economics, cash is called ‘currency’ and is made of banknotes and coins. In the past, coins were made of silver or gold and therefore had an intrinsic value. Nowadays (20) all money is made of paper and metal, NEARand its value is set by governments.

Before money started being used as a means of exchange, people (21) on barter, that is, goods and services were directly RELY(22) for other goods and services and no money was used EXCHANGEin transactions. In modern societies, barter can temporally replace money in case the currency normally (23) is unstable. CIRCULATEThe same can happen if money is (24) due to a monetary AVAILABLEcrisis, as barter remains unaffected/affective during recessionary trends.

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Part 4For questions 25 – 30, 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. Here is an example (0). Example: 0 Someone gave her a lift home. GIVEN She home. The gap can be filled by the words ‘was given a lift’, so you write: Example:

0 WAS GIVEN A LIFT Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

25 You will be able to collect you car if you pay for your parking ticket.

PROVIDED

You will be able to collect your car for your parking ticket.

26 It would be so good if it stopped raining!

WISH

I raining!

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27 Can I use the telephone, please?

MAKE

Can I , please?

28 You look like an old friend of mine.

REMIND

You an old friend of mine.

29 The foreigners found it very difficult to understand what the locals were saying.

COULD

The foreigners what the locals were saying.

30 I only had breakfast and no lunch or dinner today.

SINCE

I breakfast.

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Part 5You are going to read an extract from a magazine article. For questions 31 – 36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

‘The X Factor’: How big will it be?As a reality TV producer, originally from the UK but now living here in the United States, I’m very familiar with ‘The X Factor’ format and its influence on British culture. For the past eight years, ‘The X Factor’ has been the number one entertainment show on British television, launching the career of several British pop stars and one international singing sensation, Leona Lewis. So can lightning strike twice? In case you’re not too familiar with ‘The X Factor’ background story, here’s a quick refresher. Following the success of the British programme ‘Pop Idol’, Simon Fuller, its producer, and Simon Cowell, one of the judges, sold the format to the US in 2001, but the show wasn’t very successful there. The TV phenomenon ‘American Idol: the Search for a Superstar’, overseen by Simon Fuller, arrived only a few years later, but this time Cowell was only a highly-paid guest with no share in the profits of the show. Cowell has always liked competition, so it is not surprising that he wanted to run his own show and gain the subsequent rewards. So, back in England, ‘Pop Idol’ was cancelled after two seasons and replaced by the Cowell-produced ‘The X Factor’. The format of ‘The X Factor’ is similar to ‘Idol’, but there are several key differences. On ‘The X Factor’, each of the four judges ‘mentor’ a category of contestants: males younger than 30; females younger than 30; groups; and 30 and older. The show therefore becomes a contest between the judges as much as the contestants, often resulting in plenty of judges’ arguments. At the same time, the diversity of the contestants also makes the show rather different from ‘Idol’, which these days only seems to appreciate white male guitar players. Finally, ‘The X Factor’ finalists have dancers, elaborate sets and complex lighting arrangements, in contrast to the static ‘stand-and-sing’ style of ‘American Idol’.

But can ‘The X Factor’ succeed in the highly competitive US marketplace? In England, the show faced little competition. The BBC had ‘Fame Academy’ (for which I produced all the live performance shows) and ITV1 had ‘Popstars’ (a version of which also ran for two seasons in the US), but both shows had effectively lost their energy and enthusiasm by the time ‘The X Factor’ was launched. In large part, the success of ‘The X Factor’ in America will depend on whether it can discover an international superstar. Even Simon Cowell has admitted that this will determine whether or not the show is a hit. Unfortunately, this will also be the show’s toughest challenge. It’s been a long time since ‘Idol’ discovered a true star – the last time was in Season 7 when the winning artist sold a million albums. The last episode of ‘The Voice’, another television singing competition, was not very successful and was one of the lower-rated episodes of the season. To sum up, it could be argued that the public appetite for music competition pop stars has already been satisfied. Another challenge for ‘The X Factor’ is that ‘The Voice’ has effectively stolen one of the key ideas of the Simon Cowell series: judges as ‘mentors’ who work with their contestants and are in a competition with one another. Even more damaging is that the starry lineup in ‘The Voice’ – featuring Christina Aguilera among other artists – is much more contemporary, successful and A-list than the one in ‘The X Factor’. But ‘The X Factor’ has one undeniable ace in its hand – Cowell himself. After a pitiful season of ‘Idol’ in which the judges – Jennifer Lopez was one of them – could hardly utter a word of criticism to any of the contestants, it will be refreshing to once again hear Simon’s sharp-tongued but truthful feedback. On this year’s ‘Idol’, everyone was ‘amazing’, resulting in a tedious series that eliminated strong contenders far too early.

(Adapted from Special to CNN, Richard Drew, September 21st, 2011)

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31 Why has the TV programme ‘The X Factor’ been so successful in Britain over the last eight years?

A It has made the equivalent of over 35 million dollars.B It has been broadcast in the USA.C It has discovered a number of successful artists. D It has influenced British culture.

32 Why is the writer so confident about the format of the programme?

A He invented it.B He lived in the USA.C He was chosen as one of the judges. D He has produced similar programmes.

33 Why did Simon Cowell decide to produce ‘The X Factor’?

A To have his own show.B To choose his own guest stars.C To be one of the judges.D To find new artists.

34 What’s the difference between ‘The X Factor’ and ‘American Idol’?

A The dancers.B The variety of contestants.C The kind of audience.D The singers’ ages.

35 Does the writer think that ‘The X Factor’ will succeed in the US?

A Only if it gets more money.B Only if Simon Cowell admits his mistakes.C Only if there are many competitors.D Only if a really talented singer is found.

36 According to the writer, what is currently the best resource for ‘The X Factor’?

A Its lineup.B Jennifer Lopez.C Simon Cowell.D Its totally new format.

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Part 6You are going to read a magazine article about an Internet site. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from sentences A – G the one which best fits each gap (37 – 42). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Couchsurfing!Imagine you are planning a holiday in Boston, say, or Sydney, or Dublin. Now, what if you could stay with locals who could give you a guided tour, take you to the best pub or beach, help you improve your English... and all for free? Welcome to the world of Couchsurfing! 37 But it is much more than that. The Couchsurfing philosophy is about connecting people and cultures. The ethos is ‘Making the World a Better Place – One Couch at a Time’. The idea was born in San Francisco in 1999. 38 Iceland is quite expensive and he needed cheap accommodation. So he emailed over 1,500 Icelandic students in Reykjavik to ask if he could sleep on their couch. Casey was not only offered couches, the students also showed him ‘their’ Reykjavik. Casey decided this was a great way to travel, and launched the Couchsurfing website with three friends in 2003. Today the world has more than 2.5 million Couchsurfers. Of these, 80,000 live in Italy, the sixth most popular ‘CS’ country. What kind of people are Couchsurfers? 39 Couchsurfers are usually open to the world, have a sense of community and often speak several languages. Every mother will ask: is this safe, staying with total strangers? Couchsurfing has various safety features: one is ‘references’, where people leave positive, neutral or negative comments on Couchsurfers’ profile pages; another is a credit card ‘verification’; and the most serious is ‘vouching’ for other Couchsurfers. 40 Couchsurfing has been a popular form of travel accommodation for the last ten years. Basically, if you visit a city, you can sleep for free at the house – or ‘on the couch’ – of a fellow member of the Couchsurfing website. But what’s it like? Maryke Walraven is studying Spanish and Portuguese at Leeds University in England. 41 We asked her whether she had ever provided hospitality for other couchsurfers; here is her reply:

‘Oh, certainly. I’ve already hosted somebody in Leeds. I was moving house, so I probably wasn’t the best host that she’s ever had! 42 She had been travelling for three months and just wanted to spend time with people rather than statues or sightseeing and being a proper tourist. So she came and she definitely spent time with me and my flatmate, and she even helped us push a trolley with all of our stuff in it down the road! I truly enjoyed having her. I think she was with me for two nights, and it was definitely good fun. She was really lovely and we got on incredibly well because she just had loads of interesting stories from where she’d travelled to, like through Indonesia, England and Europe generally.’

(Adapted from Speak up!, May 2011, by Kathleen Becker)

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A A young man called Casey Fenton was planning a long weekend in Reykjavik.

B The average age is twenty-eight, 50 per cent male, 50 per cent female.

C Considering that seven million couches have been surfed, there have been very few bad experiences.

D It was a Taiwanese girl named Jill.

E She recently ‘couchsurfed’ in Lisbon.

F Yes, Couchsurfing is an Internet site which helps you find a free couch – or bed, or room, or hammock – to sleep on, so it is great for people travelling on a budget.

G Yes, she had great fun.

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Part 7You are going to read an Internet article about international cuisine. For questions 43 – 52, choose from the cuisines (A – E). The types of cuisine may be chosen more than once.

Which cuisine

has been affected by religious beliefs and culture? 43 44

saw a Monarch’s cook become famous? 45

avoids complexity as well as powerful flavours? 46

has a mixture of traditional and its conquerors’ ingredients in its cuisine? 47

was influenced by several ancient cultures? 48

changed with the introduction of new types of meat? 49

has to cater to a large number of vegetarians? 50

has developed a tourism market based on its cuisine? 51

has been affected by immigration and its imperial connections? 52

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The Italian CuisineThe Italian cuisine has developed through centuries of social and political changes, with roots as far back as the 4th century BC. The Italian cuisine in itself has been influenced by many cultures, including Etruscan, ancient Greek, ancient Roman, Byzantine, Jewish and Arab cuisines. Significant changes occurred with the discovery of the New World, with the introduction of items such as potatoes, tomatoes, bell peppers and maize, which are now central to the cuisine but were not introduced in quantity until the 18th century. The Italian cuisine is noted for its regional diversity and its abundance of difference in taste, and is known to be one of the most popular in the world, with many influences abroad. Italian cooks rely chiefly on the quality of the ingredients rather than on elaborate preparation. Ingredients and dishes vary by region. Many dishes that were once regional, however, have spread with variations throughout the country.

B

The Indian CuisineThe Indian cuisine consists of thousands of regional cuisines which date back thousands of years. The dishes of India are characterised by the extensive use of various Indian spices, herbs, vegetables and fruit. The Indian cuisine is also known for the widespread practice of vegetarianism in Indian society. Each family within the Indian cuisine includes a wide assortment of dishes and cooking techniques. As a consequence, it varies from region to region, reflecting the varied demographics of the ethnically diverse subcontinent. Hindu beliefs and culture have played an influential role in the evolution of the Indian cuisine. However, a cuisine across India also evolved as a result of the Mongolian and British Empires, making it a unique blend of some various cultures. The spice trade between India and Europe is often cited as the main attraction for Europe’s Age of Discovery.

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The Mexican CuisineThe most frequently used herbs and spices in the Mexican cuisine are chiles, oregano, cilantro, epazote, cinnamon and cocoa. Next to corn, rice is the most common grain. According to the food writer Karen Hursh Graber, the initial introduction of rice to Spain from North Africa, in the 4th century, led to the Spanish introduction of rice into Mexico at the port of Veracruz in the 1520s. The diet of the indigenous peoples of pre-Columbian Mexico also included chocolate, vanilla, tomatillos, avocadoes and fish. In the 1520s, while Spanish conquistadors were invading Mexico, they introduced a variety of animals, including cattle, chickens, goats, sheep and pigs. Rice, wheat and barley were also introduced, as were olive oil, wine, almonds, parsley and many spices. The imported Spanish cuisine was eventually incorporated into the indigenous cuisine.

D

The French Cuisine The French cuisine is a style of food preparation originating from France that has developed from centuries of social change. In the Middle Ages, Guillaume Tirel, a court chef, wrote Le Viandier, one of the earliest recipe collections of medieval France. The French cuisine was codified in the 20th century by Escoffier to become the modern version of haute cuisine. Escoffier, however, left out much of the regional culinary character found in the various regions of France. In the 20th century, gastro-tourism and the Michelin Guide helped to make people familiar with the rich bourgeois and peasant cuisine of the French countryside. Many dishes that were once regional, have spread in variations across the country. Knowledge of French cooking has contributed significantly to Western cuisine.

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The English CuisineThe English cuisine has distinctive attributes of its own but also shares much with wider British cuisine. This is largely due to the importation of ingredients and ideas from places such as North America, China and India during the time of the British Empire and as a result of post-war immigration. In the Early Modern Period, English food was characterised by its simplicity of approach and a reliance on the high quality of natural produce. This was considerably influenced by England’s Puritan character, and resulted in a traditional cuisine which tended to deviate from strong flavours, such as garlic, and avoid complex sauces, which were commonly associated with Catholic Continental political affiliations. The effects of this can still be seen in traditional cooking. Many traditional meals also have ancient origins, such as bread and cheese, roasted and stewed meats, game pies, boiled vegetables, broths and fish.

(Adapted from www.wikipedia.org, Cuisine)

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Part 1You must answer this question. Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style.

1 In your English class you have been talking about communication among teenagers today. Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay for homework.

Write your essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

Teenagers now spend more time communicating with their friends using mobile devices like phones or tablets than meeting up and talking face to face. Do you think this is a good or bad thing for the quality of communication?

Notes

Write about:

1. advantages of technological communication

2. disadvantages of impersonal communication

3. ........................ your own idea)

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Part 2Write an answer to one of the questions 2 – 5 in this part. Write your answer in 140 – 190 words in an appropriate style.

2 Your class wants to go out to the cinema at the end of the course. Your English teacher has asked you to write a review of a film you like. Include information about the actors, the plot and explain why it would be suitable for your class. Write your review.

3 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story for your school magazine. The story must begin with the following words: Gloria turned around and saw something strange at the end of the road. Write your story.

4 You have received an email from an English friend. Can you help me? We’ve been asked to write about sports in other countries as part of a project. Can you tell me which sports you do at school and which are popular among you and your friends? What sports do you generally like to watch on television or maybe even at a stadium or sports centre? Which sports do you think are most popular in your country? Thanks in advance for your help. Email me when you can. – Tom Write your email.

5 Answer the following question based on the title below.

Vanity Fair by William Thackeray

You have been discussing the characters in Vanity Fair in you English class. Now your teacher has asked you to write this essay for homework, giving your opinion and why.

Who do you think the best character in Vanity Fair is?

Write your essay.

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PAPER 3: LISTENING Part 1

Part 1You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 – 8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1 You will listen to an interview with the managing director of a company called Truex. The name of the company was chosen because

A it was easy to remember.B it was serious.C it was a high-tech name.

2 You hear this woman talking about her job. What’s her most serious problem?

A She has too much to do.B Her colleague is too busy.C The secretary is noisy.

3 You hear this message when you ring your physiotherapist. Why is the surgery closed?

A It’s Christmas.B He’s on holiday.C He is working.

4 You hear part of an interview with the director of a zoo. What does he think is attracting visitors to the zoo?

A Its website.B Videos of tigers.C Word of mouth.

5 You hear the weather forecast on the radio. What will the weather be like tomorrow?

A Windy.B Sunny.C Rainy.

6 You hear a girl talking about her holiday. What did she like most about Rome?

A The shops.B Eating out.C The taxi drivers.

7 You hear an interview with an expert on unemployment. What does he consider to be the first action to implement?

A Working together with politicians.B Creating more educational possibilities for young people.C Asking for money from the government.

8 You hear a student talking about his future. What job is he looking for?

A A job as a journalist.B A job as a teacher.C A writing job.

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Part 2You will hear a report about bilingual children. For questions 9 – 18, complete the sentences.

Two languages are better than one

Bilingual children usually learn their second language from 9

It is often easier for bilingual children to begin 10

Although children might mix up the two languages, this does not mean they are 11

Children might become 12 when they do not speak or hear one language enough.

Children often stop speaking their mother tongue as they concentrate on the majority language, often once they enter 13

Many bilingual children appreciate their special skills when they are 14

Margaret Bray comes from 15 but she lives in Munich.

She and her 16 husband have two bilingual children.

Her first piece of advice would be to persevere with both 17 even if it is difficult.

Her second suggestion would be to let children 18 who speak the other language.

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Part 3You will hear five different people talking about their favourite dance style and its origins. For questions 19 – 23, choose from the list (A – H) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.

A My favourite dance style was first danced by slaves.

Speaker 1 19

B My favourite dance style is danced as a solo with no partner.

Speaker 2 20

C My favourite dance style has many local variations.

Speaker 3 21

D My favourite dance style is connected to a port city.

Speaker 4 22

E My favourite dance style had origins in France and Spain.

Speaker 5 23

F My favourite dance style allows me to change partner often.

G My favourite dance style allowed me to win many awards.

H My favourite dance style is used for ceremonies only.

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Part 4You will hear an interview with M. John Harrison, who writes science fiction books and novels. For questions 24 – 30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

24 M.J. Harrison thinks that ‘New Worlds’ magazine was

A a political work.B something that evolved in an unexpected way.C something to be ashamed of.

25 How does he think the New Wave was successful?

A It was the first science fiction to be well written.B It invented new techniques.C It influenced many authors.

26 Where was M.J. Harrison’s influence felt most?

A In the sci-fi genre.B In young writers.C In general fiction.

27 What, according to the interviewer, is the main difference between Viriconium and Tolkien’s Shire?

A One glorifies the present and the other the future. B One idealises the past and the other the present.C One idealises the past and the other the future.

28 What does M.J. Harrison say about the Elizabethan period?

A We cannot understand it completely.B It was all misunderstood.C He would like to get back there.

29 What does the interviewer like about Viriconium?

A The characters.B The settings.C The series.

30 What are the characters like in M.J. Harrison’s last two books?

A They are desperate.B They always long for something unobtainable.C They are extraordinary.

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PAPER 4: SPEAKING Part 1

Part 12 minutes

Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ... and this is my colleague ... .And your names are?

Can I have your mark sheets, please?

Thank you.

First of all, we’d like to know something about you.

Where are you from, (Candidate A)?

And you, (Candidate B)?

What do you like about living in (name of candidate’s home town)?

And what about you, (Candidate A/B)?

(Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate.)

Likes and dislikes

Do you prefer to spend time at home or outdoors? (Why?)Do you like reading? (What sort of books do you read?)Who is your favourite writer? (Why do you like him/her?)Do you like going to the cinema? (Tell us about a good movie you’ve seen.)Tell us about an experience you’ve really enjoyed recently.

Education and work

Do you find it easy to study where you live? (Why?/Why not?)Is there something new you’d really like to learn about? (Why?)Do you prefer studying on your own or with other people? (Why?)What kind of job/career would you really like to do in the future? (Why?)

Free time

Who do you spend your free time with? (What sort of things do you do together?)What sort of music do you listen to? (Why do you enjoy it?)Do you ever go to concerts? (What kind of concerts do you enjoy? What do you like about them?)Where do you like listening to music? (Why?)Have you got any plans for this weekend? (What are you going to do?)

Holidays and travel

Where do you normally go for your holidays? (Do you like it there or not? Why?)Which area of your country would you like to get to know better? (Why?)What’s the most interesting place you’ve visited near here? (Tell us about it.)

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Part 24 minutes

Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a short question about your partner’s photographs.

(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show two couples of friends in different situations.I’d like you to compare the photographs and say what you think the people are smiling at and why.

Why are the people smiling?

(Candidate B), which of these two situations would you like to be in?

Interlocutor: Thank you. Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show children in different situations. I’d like you to compare the pictures and say which situation children might enjoy the most and why.

Which situation might children enjoy?

Interlocutor: Thank you. (Candidate A), what do you like or dislike about small children?

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Parts 3 and 48 minutes

Interlocutor: Now I’d like you to talk about something together for two minutes.

Here are seven possibilities of things that must be saved for a ‘new world’. First talk to each other about how important these things are people. Then you have about a minute to decide which two things should be saved.

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beautiful secluded beaches with golden sand and clear water

mountain areas with glaciers and stunning scenery animals

scientific research

friendship and relationships

computer technology

historic monuments that tell us about the past

How important are these things for people?

Which two things should be saved for a ‘new world’?

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Part 4Interlocutor: Thank you.

(Select any of the following questions, as appropriate.)

What are the disadvantages of living in the mountains?

What are the advantages of living close to the sea?

Do you think it is a good idea to have a pet? When? Why?

Have you got any pets? Why? / Why not?

Are love and friendship important in your life?

How do you imagine our world in the future? Better or worse? Why?

Have electronic devices made our lives more efficient or more complicated?

Do you usually go on cultural holidays? Do you like going to see monuments?

Do you think medicine will become increasingly important in the future?

Thank you. That is the end of your test.

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