PRELIMINARY WITH ANSWERS Prepare for the exam with practice tests from Cambridge ide youll find hentic examin Sette Cambridge As ctise - eee Cee ean NS Beetle ee tetera Seer ee eee Resource bank includes: a Persie etn ery ten ermine eet Also available: Seen eee Better Learning —— ———— ee E te fe] sseenz SUAMSNV_ HLM, % CAMBRIDGE PRELIMINARY WITH ANSWERS ‘3 WITH Piast cad rts@ CAMBRIDGE B1 PRELIMINARY 1 WITH ANSWERS AUTHENTIC PRACTICE TESTSCambridge University Press swevwcambridge orgiele Cambridge Assessment English ‘worwcambridgeenglish. ong Information on this se: www.cambridge.org/9781 108676410 (© Cambridge University Press and UCLES 2019 Its normally necessary for writen peemision for copying to be obtained lnadvance ftom a publisher The sample answer sheets at the back ofthis book are designed tobe copied and distributed in clas. ‘The normal requicements are waived here and itis nat agcessary to write to (Cambridge University Press for permision for an individual eeacher to make copies for use within his o her own classroom. Only those pags that eary the wording OUCLES 2019 IRI my be copie, First published 2019) 2019 18 17 16 15 14 13 12 111098765432 Printed in aly by Rotolto S.A, A catalogue record fortis publication ss avilable from the British Library ISBN 978-1-108-67641-0 Preliminary 1 Student's Book with answers with Audio ISBN 978-1-108-72368-8 Preliminary 1 Students Book without answers ISBN 978-1-108-72369.5 Audio CDs (2) ‘The publishers have no responsiblity forthe persistence of acuracy of URL for extemal or third-party imernet websites refezed to in this publication, and donot guarante chat any content on such websites iyo wil remain, accurate ‘ot appropriate Information regarding prices, teael timetables, and other factual fnformation given inthis work is corse atthe time of fst printing bt the publishers donot guarante the accuracy of such information thereat.Contents Introduction 5 ‘Speaking: an overview for candidates 7 Test1 Reading a Waiting 18 Listening 20 Test2 Reading 26 Writing 38 Lstening 38 Test Reading “4 writing 54 Listening 56 Test 4 Reading 62 waiting nm Listening 74 ‘Speaking tests 80 Answer keys and transcripts 96 ‘Sample answer sheets 148 ‘Acknowledgements 151 Visual materials for the Speaking test 182Introduction ‘This collection of four complete practice tests contains papers from the Cambridge English Qualifications 81 Preliminary examination. Students can practise these tests on their own or with the help ofa teacher. ‘The Bt Preliminary examination is part of a series of Cambridge English Qualifications for ‘general and higher education. This series consists of five qualifications that have similar characteristics but are designed for different levels of English language abilty. The 87 Proliminary cerificate is recognised around the world as proof of intermeciate level English skils {or industrial, administrative and service-based employment. It is also accepted by a wide range ‘of educational institutions for study purposes. ‘Cambridge Englich “CEFR Level ‘UK National Qualifications Qualifications Framework Level (62 Proficiency @ 3 Ct Advanced oi 2 Be Fist 2 ~~ BI Preliminary BI nity 3 2 Key 72 nity 2 Further information ‘The information contained in this practice book is designed to be an overview of the exam. For full description ofall of the above exams, including information about task types, testing focus ‘and preparation, please see the relevant handbooks which can be obtained from the Cambridge ‘Assessment English website at: cambridgeenglish.org,‘The structure of B1 Preliminary: an overview ‘The Cambridge English Qualifications 81 Preliminary examination consists of four papers: Reading: 45 minutes Candidates need to be able to understand the main points from signs, newspapers and ‘magazines and use vocabulary and structures correctly. Writing: 45 minutes Candidates need to be able to respond to an email and to write either an article or a story. Listening: 30 minutes approximately (plus 6 minutes to transfer answers) Candidates need to show they can follow and understand a range of spoken materials including announcements and discussions about everyday ie. Speaking: 12-17 minutes Candidates take the Speaking test with another candidate or in a group of three. They are tested (on their ability to take part in different types of interaction: withthe examiner, with the other candidate and by themselves, Overall length | Number oftasks/parts | _ Number ofitems Reading ‘Smins 6 2 Wilting a mine 2 E Listening approx 80 ming 4 es [Speaking 1217 mins 4 E Total ‘approx. 2 hours ~ Grading Al candidates receive a Statement of Results and candidates whose performance ranges between CEFR Levels A2 and B2 (Cambridge English Scale scores of 120-170) also receive a certificate. * Candidates who achieve Grade A (Cambridge English Scale scores of 160-170) receive the Preliminary English Test certificate stating that they demonstrated abilty at Level B2. * Candidates who achieve Grade B or © (Cambridge English Scale scores of 140-188) receive the Preliminary English Test certificate at Lavel Bt ‘+ Candidates whose performance is below A? level, but falls within Level A2 (Cambridge English Scale scores of 120-139), receive a Cambridge English certificate stating that they have demonstrated ability at Level A2, For further information on grading and results, o to the website (see page 5 for details),Speaking: an overview for candidates ‘The Speaking test lasts 12-17 minutes, You will take the test with another candidate. There are two examiners but only one of them wil talk to you. The examiner will sk you questions and ask you to talk to the other candidate Part 1 (2-8 minutes) ‘The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions in tum. These questions wil be about your personal details, daly routines, kes, distkes, etc. You will only speak to the ‘examiner in this part. Part 2 (2-8 minutes) ‘The examiner will give you a colour photograph to talk about. The photograph will show {an everyday situation, You will be given one minute to describe whet you can see in the photograph. Part 3 (3 minutes) In this part, you and your partner will tak to each other. The examiner wil give you a card with ‘some illustrations on it that are connected to an imaginary situation. You will then be given about ‘two minutes to discuss ideas with your partner. During the discussion, you should make and respond to suggestions, discuss alternatives, make recommendations and negotiate agreement with your partner. Part 4 (@-4 minutes) The examiner will ask you and your partner some questions about the topic introduced in Part 3. ‘The questions will focus on your likes, dislikes, habits and opinions. The examiner will ether ask you to respond individually to the questions, or to discuss them with your partner.Test 1 READING (45 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer. folders ~ prices reduced ntl Friday, ‘Open dally during neh breaks. Aso for 30 minutos ‘flor ast class everyday ‘Soren yt | special omer | condor any pizza by 7pm. and get another one hal-pce! ‘A Students must go to the college shop to buy certain items for thelr studies. B Students can take advantage of ‘Special ofers atthe college shop at the moment. Students may visit the college shop at lunchtime every day except Monday. Jake is writing to ‘A. suggest 2 naw date for a shopping trip. B invite Max to meet one of his relatives. cancel an arrangement he had made, ‘A Allthe pizzas in the restaurant are Included in this offer. B Any pizza ordered before 7 p.m. costs less than the usual price, © At certain times, a customer can get two pizzas for the price of one.| the recycting paper and | plastic wast inthe school || this term - but we could || do better Please put any || suggestions inthe box ide my office. 4 Hisam, ‘Thar or taking me {oth chamaler| ‘gh ay at bit ghoned thnk sepa Reading [A Mr Wood has made suggestions on how torecycle waste produced by the school B Recycling materials should be put into the box outside Mr Wood's office. © Mr Wood wants new ideas on ways to Improve waste recycling in the school Melis texting to ‘A accept Sam's invitation to the cinema. B admit to Sam that she found the film scary ask when Sam can see another fli vith her.Test 1 Part 2 ‘Questions 6-10, For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘The people below all want to find a book to read, On the opposite page there are eight book reviews. Decide which book would be the mast suitable for the people below. ‘Ahmed enjoys reading about real people, especially if they tell their 6 ‘own story. He'd like to read a book by someone who's had to deal with difficulties in thei life, Pritt loves doing al kinds of sport. She'd like to learn as much as possible about top sportspeople from all over the world and how they've managed to achieve theie goals CConal loves nature and enjoys writing about it. He wanteidoae to 8 es help him further develop his writing skills and would love to have a tt ‘career as a writer, ie EEliikes reading books about adventures. She loves learning about og People who did brave things inthe past, and how their actions have influenced the way we live today. ‘Stefan enjoys traveling and is keen to discover more about other 10 ‘oultures. He also wants to learn how to make typical dishes from a variety of countries. 10Reading Book reviews A Being Me ‘This book fs full of practical advice for ‘anyone who wants to be fit and healthy. Famous sportspeople have contributed ‘their favourite recipes, and you'l also find instructions fora dally exercise routine, © Action Plan Action Plan is all about famous athletes, and there are some amazing photos of them competing There are also lots of interviews about what they've done to succeed in their careers. You'l find out about things like the food they ea, the number of hours they train, and what they do to prepare for important competitions. E Daysinthe Sun In this book, a well-known author describes his happy eaely fe yong pon a sall Irish farm and how travelling around the ‘ountysid inspired hien to become an author "He describes in detail how he improved bis style and his experiences wil interest anyone who i hoping to get their own work published. @ Night Light In Night Light, the writer tells us how he became a world-class athlete, He talks about bis life as a bind person, and describes the challenges he faced on his way tothe op in the world of sports. The book is written in an ‘entertaining and amusing style, which makes ita very enjoyable read Endless Days In this book, the novelist els the true story ofthe fir pilots to fy across the Adantc. ‘With plenty of photographs and a detailed discussion of the importance ofthese events for the modern word, the book successfully brings history eo life for eaders everywhere. Memories ‘The prize-winning author of Memories famous for his unusual writing style and ‘exching adventure stores In this book, he takes us on a journey around the world and teaches us alot about other cultures and heir Histories He describes some of the world’s ‘most beaut ature, aswell as the many interesting people he has met. Parrots in Paradise This newly published adventure story ie about a young git who's last an a beautiful island with only birds and animals for company. The story deals with some of the difficulties she has, but there's also lots of excitement. If you love ‘well-uritten fiction, this book's for you! Ourtives Thistthe perfect book you're mares in how people en ferent parts oF he wert ale includes recipes for tractional meals from ‘these paces, There are wonderful photos, nat only ofthe people, bt also ofthe wld ana scenery in eachlocatin. 1"Test 1 Part3 Questions 11-15, For each question, choose the correct answer. Cyclist Vicky Harmiston Reporter Mark Lewis writes about Vicky Harmiston, who has had a successful career as a track cyclist ~ a cyclist who races on special race tracks. When Vicky Harmiston was a child, her parents gave her and her brother Jamie the freedom to decide what they did in their spare time. Vicky chose to do lots of different sports. She was a good swimmer, and the coach at the swimming olub she went to thought she might be good enough to become a champion. But the club was a long way from her home so it was difficult for her to fit in the training around her schoolwork. When they were teenagers, Jamie, who loved cycling, bought himself a special track-racing bike and started taking part in competitions. Vicky thought it looked very exciting and decided to try it for herself. She says that was the best decision she ever made. Soon she was cycling every day and doing really well. The track was near her school, which meant it was no problem for her to attend training sessions after school every day. Vicky went on to have a successful career in track cycling and won several competitions. Then, when she was 28, she retired from competitive cycling. Vicky told me: ‘For years I'd loved winning competitions but | began to get a bit tired of ‘the whole thing — and when the excitement stops, there's no point. Luckily, I went on to have anew career.” Vicky got a job with a charity called CycleZone. ‘We work with young people who have never enjoyed sport,’ she says. ‘The first thing we do is teach them to ride a bike. We want them to learn to believe in themselves and their own abilities, CycleZone does a great job, and it gets young people together so they're part of a wider group.’ The charity uses celebrities to advertise the work they do. Vicky says, know some people aren't sure whether the support of a celebrity is always positive for a charity. They say the celebrities are only doing it to push themselves forward, which prevents the public from seeing the real work of the charity. But if famous singers land actors, for example, can help, | think they should.” 121" 2 3 “ 6 Reading When Vicky fist started cycling she had a very good coach. her parents gave her helpful advice. she could get to a race track easily. voa> her brother gave her a great bike. ‘Why does Vicky say she stopped cycle racing? A. She felt she was too old to doit. BB She was becoming bored with it, © She had won everything she wanted, D She was preparing for anew career \What does the charity GycleZone do for young people? ‘A Itteaches them how to do track racing B It supports those who have talent, © offers them the chance to try a varity of sports. D__Ithelps them become more confident. ‘According to Vicky, some people believe that celebrities can ‘A take attention away from what a charity does. B help people understand a charity's work. © make the public care less about a charity 1D encourage more people to become involved with a charity What would Vicky say on her blog? a B ‘Asa child, | always knew what | wanted to do when I grew up. But I never expected to become so famous, you join CycteZone, you'll get ‘to meet celobvities and learn how ‘they've become successtul ‘Although track cycling is not the ‘only sport I've been good at, I've never regretted my choice of career. In my spare time I love going to schools and helping groups of children learn to ride bikes. 18Test 1 Part 4 Questions 16-20 Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. ‘There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. At home together ‘Taimi Taskinen is an 83-year-old woman who lives in a care home called Rudolf House in Helsinki, Finland, A care home is a place where old people can live and bbe looked after if they don't live with their families. At Rudolf House, there are lots of stairs, so there are some rooms which elderly people can’t access easily. As a result, the city council decided to rent these spare rooms to young people. They called this new housing programme ‘The House that Fits’. ‘When Taimi heard about the council's plan, she wondered how it was going to work. [76 ‘She couldn't imagine what she'd have in common with young people who weren't family members. Then, one morning a few days later, a young man appeared outside her room. [47 “Hil 'm your new neighbour,’ the young man said. ‘My name's Jlonatan Shaya. Mind if | come in?’ Please do,’ she replied, immediately curious. ‘ll make coffee,’ he announced, going into her tiny kitchen. ‘Why don't you tell me about yourself?’ he asked, as he brought their drinks to the table, 8 She also told him about her family and how much she loved making art. In turn, 20-year-old Jonatan told Taimi he'd been living in Helsinki with his mother ‘and younger brother until they movad away. He was in the middle of a course in the city, training to become a chet. [79 That's when he heard about “The House that Fits' on social media. The council's post resulted in over 300 young people applying to lve at Rudolf House. They had face-to-face interviews and wrote short essays about why they wanted to live there. [201 And that's how the unlikely friendship between Taimi and Jonatan began. 14Reading ‘Surprising herself, she talked about growing up ina lakeside toun in eastor Finan ‘Therefore, he needed to tind somewhere to lve ‘Asa result, she wash't sure whether the young people had arrived. ‘She'd left the door open as she always dd inthe morning In the end, thee of them, including Jonatan, were chosen, ‘Because of this, Jonatan has to be a good neighbour and spend 30 hours a month with Tal, It would be the frst time that anything lke this had happened at Rudoif House. Instead, they just talked, as if they'd known each other forever. 15Test 1 Part 5 Questions 21-26 For each question, choose the correct answer, The invention of crisps Potato crisps were invented by accident in 1853, by a chef called George Crum. He was extremely (21) Of his cookery skils, and the expensive hotel where he ‘worked attracted customers who were (22)... +. to eating only the best food. (One evening, a particularly dificit-to-please quest complained about Crum’ tried potatoes. ‘They're t00 thick,’ he sald, ‘too soft, and have no flavour? He (23) rc that they should be replaced. ‘The customer's negative (24). ses made Crum extremely angry, 80 he cided to annoy the customer. He cut a potato into paper-thin slices, fred the pieces until they were hard, then put far oo much salt on them. ‘He'll hate them,’ Crum thought. But the customer loved them and ordered more, "News of this new snack travelled fast and an absolutely (25) ‘lobal industry has grown from Crum’s invention ~ even though his fried potatoes, were actually (26. 10 taste disgusting! 21 proud B satisfied © pleased D impressed 22 A prepared 8 familar © used D known 23 A convinced —«B_wanted © needed D demanded 24 A comments ——B notes © reasons D explanations 25 A big B huge © lage D wide 26 A hoped B intended © attempted tried 16Reading Part 6 ‘Questions 27-32 For each question, write the correct answer. ‘Write ene word for each gap. Moving house Hi Alex, How are you? This week’s been a very busy one for me~ I finaly moved house! en wasn't untill started to pack a few days ago that I realised how ‘much stuff | had, | really think moving house is one ofthe (28)... stressful things I've ever done! | was sad to leave my old house ~ after (28) std lived there my whole life so | have lots of good memories, Anyway, I'm looking (90) nse t0 being inthis new house. I's not as big as the ‘ld one, but (31) con last i's got a great garden. I'm planning to have ‘a small party on Saturday night, Ave you free then? Why don’t you come along 2) cuss YOU af@? hope you can make it Let me know. All the best, sam 7Test 1 WRITING (45 minutes) Part 1 You must answer is question. \Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 1 FRead this email from your English-speaking college classmate Alex and the notes you have made. No, but... ‘Suggest. College science presentation I's great that we're going to work together on the college ‘science presentation. Do you think we should choose the rainforest as our topic? We only have two weeks to prepare, so can we start tomorrow? Where can we go to prepare the presentation? My cousins are. Staying at my house at the moment, so we can't work there because its too noisy. We can give our presentation tothe class either in the morning ‘or the afternoon. Which would you prefer? Let me know Alex ‘Write your email to Alex using all the notes, 18Writing Part 2 Choose one of these questions. \Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 2 ‘You see this announcement in an English-language magazine, ieee Is shopping boring? ‘What do you like and aisike about shopping? ‘What could shopping centres do to attract more people? Write us an article answering these questions. The best one will win a prize! Write your article, Question 3 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story Your story must begin with this sentence. Jack climbed out of the boat and ran as fast as he could to the beach. ‘Write your story. 19Test 1 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 For each question, choose the correct answer. 11 Where does the man think he left his wallet?” 20Listening How did the woman find out about the exhibition? 21Test 1 Part 2 Questions 8-13, For each question, choose the correct answer. 8 You will hear two people talking about buying a bicycle. “The woman suggests that the man should A try looking ontine. B goto aditierent shop. © get advice trom an expert © You will hear a man telling his friend about his Welsh language course. What does the man say about it? [A The teacher speaks too fast. 8 Thelessons are to long © The grammar is too cific. 40 You wil hear @ woman teling her colleague about her weekend. What did the women Ike about I? ‘A isiting a new place inthe city B seeing her children enjoying themselves © having a chance to relax 11 Youwill hear two friends talking about a new restaurant ‘They both think the restaurant would be better i A the food was fresher B the sonvice was faster, © the prices were cheaper. 222 13 Listening You will hear two old friends talking ata party How is the man’s appearance different {rom before? A Hehas grown a beard, B_ Hehas started wearing glasses. © He has changed his style of clothes. You wil hear two colleagues talking about a meeting. How does the woman feel about it? ‘A annoyed that she will have to attend it worried that her presentation wil be unpopular © supprised that itis stl going to take place 23.Test 1 Part 3 Questions 14-19 For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. \Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time. You will hear a man giving information to people who are starting a one-week singing course, One-week singing course Teachers Jazz: Robert Park ‘Songs from musicals: (14) Susan .. Concert men: Friaay, at (18) Colour of clothes: (16) (Other general information Map of building: available from the (17) Lunch: eatin the (18) Car park: costs © (19). + per day 24Listening Part 4 Questions 20-25 For each question, choose the correct answer ‘You wil hear an interview with a man called Mickey Diaz, who is talking about his work as hairdresser. 20. Why did Mickey decide to become a hairdresser? ‘A He was offered a job by a tiend. B_Hewanted to do what his family did G He hoped to meat some famous people. 21 Ona typical day at work, Mickey says that he A doesn't take enough time for breaks. B__ works longer hours than he would like to. © tries to do a range of jobs. 22. The partof the job which Mickey likes most is ‘A creating new haircuts. B hearing about customers’ lives. © sing his imagination. 23 What part of his job does Mickey dislike? ‘A having to do boring courses 1B sharing ideas with coleagues © dealing with dificult customers 24 How does Mickey feel after cutting a customer's hair? ‘A. worried that the customer may be annoyed. B proud of what he's achieved. © keen to continue learning. 25 Mickey recommends that people who want to work as hairdressers ‘A. shouldn't take the first job they’re offered B shouldn't believe they know everything. © shouldn't expect to earn much at fist. 25Test 2 READING (45 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-5 For each question, choose the correct answer, Lara, Try wanedealsétrains.com for some great ticket discounts. remember you said you wanted to visita fow interesting cities in the UK. Tis might be a good way todo it Jenny cI z 1 Sweet Memories Can gou remember your candy store favourites? Lecture by historical expert ‘The unusual sory behind candy Everyone walcome! 26 Jenny is emaling to ‘A suggest how Lara could do some sightseeing, B remind Lara that she needs to book ‘some cheap train tickets invite Lara to vist some different places ‘around the UK with her. {A People will be asked to discuss their favourite childhood sweets at the lecture B The lecture will be about how sweet shops have changed over the last century. © The lecture will caver some surprising facts about sweets.Dan ‘That wife book you borrowed trom the brary sounds perfect, {or my next project. Text return it, and TW\go and take it out mse ‘Store in ooo), cry place. After ‘opening, Keepin fidge and use || within six weeks, and not afer date shown DRUM TUTOR All abilities & styles covered Adults only (18+) First lesson costs absolutely nothing when signing up for two months! Reading ‘A Jack is asking Dan's opinion about ‘whether a book is suitable for his project. B Jack wants Dan to let him know when a lbrary book willbe available, © Jack is recommending to Dan a useful Iiprary book he has recently borrowed. A Eat the sauce @ maximum of six weeks after you start using it B Put the sauce in your refigerator as ‘s00n as you bring it home, © Make a note of the date when you bought the sauce, [A The teacher is offering lessons to anyone interested in trying the drums. B You must intend to study fora certain Period to have the free session. © Toaitend these ciasses, students must already be at a certain level 27Test 2 Part 2 Questions 6-10 For each question, choose the correct answer. “The young people below are all interested in protecting the environment. On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight websites on the environment. Decide which website would be the most sultable for the people below. Ethan wants to know about environmental organisations around the world, He's interested in doing a project at home on energy production, and wants recommendations for other websites with up-to-date information on new research, Mario is interested in how the way he gets to work affects the ‘environment, and wants ideas to reduca any negative effects. He'd like to mest local people who share his interest in the environment. ‘Sylva ie Keon to know what che ean do with iteme she dosen't ‘need, rather than throw them away. She'd like the opportunity to ask environmental experts about their work. Declan wants to know where to find clothes produced without damaging the environment. He'd like to learn about recycling processes, and see how recycling is done internationally. ‘Tasha wants to help her family save energy, and get a basic introduction to studying the environment for a college project. ‘She'd also like to buy something created from recycled items,Reading Websites on the environment futurenow.org B Find answers here about how much ‘energy is used around the planet. And. if you're planning a journey, putin your route to compare the energy used by different types of transport, and choose ‘the one that's best for the environment. Discover how waste plastic, glass and metal are tuned into new products, and watch clips showing diffecent methods used around the world. There's also a section about how much attention various fashion companies pay to their eifect on the environment. Use it to keep up with ew trends! cvo.ong F ‘Contact others who also care about ceavironmental sues and find information about international groups earch for one to join in your area, You can ao find out your choice of eransport damages the planet. Ifo, tay the eay changes o your routine suggested here, worldaware.org 4 “Most people want know what they can do to help protect our world. This site has everything you need to know about recycling: ‘why is important around the world, and how to get rid of items safely in your local area ‘without harming the environment. ourworld.ong “This site lists the best places online to learn the latest results of scientific studies on issues affeting the environment. Or ifyou prefer working things out for yourself there ae experiments toda ike making your ‘own power using sunlight! You'll also find Snformation on groups allover the planet working to protect the envionment. slobaleco.org, ‘his site explores the importance of enerzy In our dally lives. and also differant ways of _generaing ie without using olor g3sfor ‘example by using wind power instead. There are links to1UK companies that use these renewable energes so you can find out more about what they do. planetmatters.org [Loar about what typ scientists involved In research to protect our planet do day to day, as well as about their latest discoveries. There's a message board so you can post questions to them - you'l always get a quick reply. There's also a recycling section find diferent uses for things that you might otherwise put in the bin. oneworlé.org Theres lots of envronmental information here whether yourejust atartng taqxplare che subject or waning to find out about the atest research, Gifts are onsale, too made from objects and materials thst areaften throw (ub treat yourself and help the planet! Theres alae a useful guide on usin ess eectrety at home = reduce those bile 29Test 2 Part 3 Questions 11-15 For each question, choose the correct answer. Basketball player Luka Horvat writes about his early career. My dad was a professional basketball player in Germany, as his father had been before him, and | went to watch many of his games when I was a kid. You might think that seeing so many matches would give me a love of the sport, but it actually had the opposite effect. | loved telling my friends how good my dad was, of course, especially when he won a game, but | used to take a book with me to read instead of watching. Starting secondary school, | was stil two years away from being a teenager but ‘was already two metres tall. Seeing my height, my sports teacher asked if ’'d be interested in training with the basketball team. Even though | enjoyed the session, | thought I'd need to develop my skils before | took part in areal match, but the teacher had more confidence in me than | did. It took me a while to agree, but a few ‘weeks later | found myself playing against a team from another school. Mum and, Dad coming to watch didn’t really help ~ it made me more nervous. But it was OK in the end! For the next four years, | practised every day and did really well, even joining an ‘adult team before | moved abroad to a special sports academy in the USA when I was fifteen. The coach there trains Olympic basketball players, and it was fantastic to work with him. However, | can't say | enjoyed my first experience of living far from my parents. At home, I'd never been able to spend much time with my friends due to all the training, so that wasn't such a change for me. | got used to everything about my new life in the end, though, and my English improved quickly too! | turned professional at the age of eighteen, three years after arriving in the USA. I'd been taller than most players in the professional league since | was fifteen, but had. been much too light for my height, so had to get that right frst. My coach already knew a team that would take me while | was stil at college, so | joined them and. have never regretted it1" R 3 “4 18 Reading \What does Luka say about his childhood? ‘A He had a great interest in basketball. B He enjoyed watching his father play basketball © He felt proud of his father’s success at basketball D He knew he wanted to become a basketball player. How did Luka feel before his first match at secondary school? ‘A. He wasn't sure that he would do well B He was pleased that his parents would be there © He wasn't happy about his teacher's attitude, D He was delighted to be part of the team. Luka thinks the most dificult thing about moving to the USA was A Jeaming a new language. B being away trom his family. © getting a good coach, D__missing his friends. ‘What did Luka have to do before he became a professional player? ‘A. complete his studies B find a suitable team © reach a certain height D__putonwoight What would be a good way to introduce this article? “ Luka Horvat has always been ® Luka Horvat tells us how he as interested in reading asin became the att member of basketbal, Hero, n his own words, a sporting famiy to become a he expaine why. professional basketball player. c > Professional basketball player Luka Even though he only started playing Howat explain how luck has been basketball as teenager, Luka 0 much more imporant than hard Horvat sil managed to become a workin his career professional by the age of eighteen 31Test 2 Part 4 Questions 16-20 Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each qusstion, choose the correct answer. ‘There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use. 32 Adventures in the air ‘The first ever balloon flight carying passengers was made by the Montgoifier brothers in 1783. They used hot air to float the balloon over 1,000 metres up into the sky. Nowadays, people stil fly in hot-air balloons but there is also a less well- known sport called ‘cluster ballooning’; instead of one big balloon, hundreds of ‘small balloons are used. Cluster ballooning was invented by a lorry driver called Lary Walters. Larry had wanted to fly using balloons for a long time. [76 It took almost 20 years, however, for his dream to finally come true. One day, Larry decided to do an experiment: he wanted to try flying a few metres above his garden. So he bought 45 balloons, filled them with a gas called helium, and tied them to a chair. He then cut the rope that was holding the chair to the ground. [17 The hair, wilh Larry siting init, Noated several kilometres Into the sky rather than Just a few metres! ‘The wind was blowing strongly and Larry began to float out towards the sea, ‘Things were getting dangerous. Then, to make matters even worse, the wind ‘changed, and the balloons started to blow towards the local airport. Larry felt very worried. [78 The story of Larry's fight was all over the news and this is how the adventure sport of cluster ballooning was born (One experienced cluster balloonist, Leo Burns, flew his cluster balloons over the largest range of mountains in Europe the Alps. This wasn't his frst fight, though. Leo had got his pilot's licence several years before, so was already used to flying. [78 [According to Leo, there is no better way to fly. ‘Cluster ballooning’s amazing,’ he says. ‘The balloons are usually completely silent. 20 They weren't as safe as modern cluster balloons either.Reading He ken this would et make him fool vary ata. ‘The old-fashioned hot-air balloons made a horrible noise. Infact, he was just a boy when he frst started thinking about it Luckily, he landed safely after a couple of hours They are also much less dangerous. However, thre was an unexpected problem. But these days, he prefers to use balloons. Immediately after that, he tried to learn how this would be possible.Test 2 Part S Questions 21-26 For each question, choose the correct answer. Whale songs Did you know that a kind of whale, caled a humpback whale, sings? In the 1960s it was en that humpbacks communicate with each other by making beautiful noises. A record was (22) in 1970 called Songs of the humpback whale, \Which sold millions of copies. People were absolutely amazed to learn that some whales in the deep oceans wore s0 intelligent: in (23) ....-.ssnnes Centuries people had thought that whales had simple brains, tke fish “The songs of the whales were so popular that they were (24) in recordings cof sounds from our planet which were (25) Into space in 1977. The recordings were chosen to show the wide (28)... Of fe on our planet. People hoped that, nthe future, they might be found by inteligent creatures far out in space. 21 A explored B invented © discovered ———Dinfoxmed 22 A appeared B dolvered © achieved D produced 23 A previous B od © eaty D ancient 24 A contained B included © consisted D involved 25 A sont B added © kept D placed 26 A sot B ditferonce © kind D variety 34Reading Part 6 Questions 27-32 For each question, write the correct answer Write one word for each gap, My travel blog ‘Tris summer, | travelled to Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark, on my own. | am only 20 and to 27) honest, | was nervous about exploring a new city alone. | decided to go on a free walking tour the first day | was there, | hoped the tour would help, me to become more familiar (28) «roe the city. Unfortunately, the weather wasn't great, but the tour was stil absolutely fantastic! Magnus, ‘our tour guide, knew all about the city's history. We also learnt loads (29) Interesting facts about Danish culture. At the end of the tour, he gave (80) all suggestions forthe best places (81) eat and visit. ‘Apart from learning s0 much, | actually had a lot more fun on the waking tour 6) I'd expected. It was an excellent way to experience the city, and learn about its culture and history. 36Test 2 WRITING (45 minutes) Part 1 ‘You must answer this question ‘Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. ‘Question 1 Read this email from your English-speaking friend Robbie and the notes you have made. Er —— “Subject | [Birnaaymesl Hi It's my birthday soon, and I'm thinking of having a meal in a restaurant with all my friends 's a good idea? Yes! ‘There's a good new restaurant in town, which serves all kinds of delicious burgers, or there's also a great vegetarian restaurant. Which one would be better? Tall Robbie I you need transport to the restaurant, | can come and pick you up. Thanks, because... | Let me know if you have any questions! Write your email to Robbie using all the notes, 36Writing Part2 Choose one of these questions, \Wite your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet. Question 2 ‘You see this announcement on an English-language website. ieee Free-time activities What actiities can people your age doin ther fee time where you ive? Do you enjoy taking part in organised activities? Why? Is there a new activity that you would Ike to be available in your area? \Well publish the best aticies answering these questions next month Write your artic. Question 3 Your English teacher has asked you to write a story Your story must begin with this sentence. As lcame out of the supermarket, | saw someone that | had wanted to see for along time. Write your story. 37Test 2 LISTENING (approximately 30 minutes) Part 1 Questions 1-7 For each question, choose the correct answer. 11 What has the man forgotten to pack forthe tip? a B ° 2 What time isthe plane expected to depant? A 8 c 3 Where did the family go at the weekend?Listening What are the man and woman going to order? How does the man suggest his TH Ze 39Test 2 Part 2 ° ERE] Questions 8-18 For each question, choose the correct answer, mes 8 You will hear a boy telling a friend about plans for his birthday. How does he feel about the plans he's made? A annoyed that some of his friends don't want to come B disappointed that he can't invite more friends © worried that it might be boring for his friends 8 You will hear two fiends talking about a football match they went to. They both think that ‘A the crowd was smaller than usual B the match was quite boring C the referve made some bad decisions. 10 You will hear a man telling his fiend about a skiing holiday. How did he feel during the holiday? ‘A upset that he was injured B embarrassed by his skiing ability © angry that his friends put photos online 11. You will hear two fiends talking about cars. ‘The woman thinks the best way to get information about new cars is from A advertisements BTV programmes. © internet reviews. 402 8 Ustening You will hear a woman telling a friend about a singing competition. ‘What does the woman say about i? A. Judging it isthe easiest part. B tis taking a long time to organise it. © She would love to perform init You will hear a woman talking toa friend about her recent move toa city How does the woman fee! about i? ‘A pleased about a surprising health benefit B_ glad that she has met friendly people © satisfied with her local area a4Test 2 Part 3 Questions 14-19 For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time, ‘You will hear a woman called Kelly Robinson talking about her work as a maker of cartoon fms The maker of cartoon films Kelly did a degree in (14) at university Kelly really enjoys going to work because of the (15) at the company, Kelly's department is responsible for creating (16). in cartoons. ‘At the moment Kelly is trying to develop her (17) {to make a ful-tength cartoon film. It takes Kelly's company (18). Kelly's next project will be some cartoons for a (19). 42,