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Grammar
1 Circle the correct options in the text.
Considered to be (1) the / one / a most recognisable building in the United Kingdom, Buckingham Place has been the London home
of the British monarch since 1837. It (2) was / has / had been used by Queen Elizabeth II as her official residence since 1952, the year
in (3) when / which / that she ascended the throne.
Front: in the past, notices of royal births and deaths (4) would / used / will be attached to the front railings for members of the public to
read and this practice still exists today.
Tours: should you decide to visit the Palace, we suggest you allow between two and two-and-a-half hours (5) so that / in order / so as to
you have adequate time to see the highlights. As a visitor, you (6) mustn’t / needn’t / can’t dress up, as there is no formal dress code
required to enter the Palace. But it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes, (7) so / hence / since the visitor route includes a half-mile
walk through the garden. During the summer months, you (8) can / must / will also visit the State Rooms, which are used for entertaining
VIP guests from all over the world. Although you (9) don’t have to / cannot / won’t take photographs, an audio tour is provided to make
your visit more enjoyable.
Tickets: buying tickets in advance is (10) very / considerably / more cheaper than purchasing them on the day.

2 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use between three and six
words, including the word in CAPITAL LETTERS (contractions count as two words).
1 We couldn’t return the wallet because we didn’t know who it belonged to.
WHOSE
We would have returned the wallet it was.
2 You can find the textbooks you need at any bookshop across the UK.
WIDELY
The textbooks you need at any bookshop across the UK.
3 I now regret having left my job.
WISH
I now my job.
4 It really annoys me when my sister borrows my stuff.
STOP
I wish my sister my stuff.
5 If you don’t leave now, you’ll miss your flight.
BETTER
You you’ll miss your flight.
6 We know that lack of sunlight affects your mood.
HAVE
Lack of sunlight is on your mood.
7 He always hated olives as a child but eats them regularly now!
USE
He olives as a child but eats them regularly now!
8 I know that I speak for the whole team when I say, ‘thank you’.
ON
I know that I speak the whole team when I say, ‘thank you.’
9 I didn’t think we’d get a ticket for parking here, but I was wrong.
UNDER
I was that we wouldn’t get a ticket for parking here.
10 I think it’s highly likely that a dog bit Jill when she was young.
MUST
Jill a dog when she was young.

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3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a word in the box.

allow close easy good inconvenient must need should suppose quiet

1 We agreed to the repairs without knowing what they would cost.

2 The kids gone out because their coats and shoes aren’t here.
3 As the film had an 18 certificate, and we are only 16, my brother and I watch it.
4 you bring his birthday present with you? Have you left it at home?
5 It was warm and sunny all afternoon, so I bothered bringing a raincoat.
6 I think your mum is person to talk to if you have a problem.
7 Next time you come home late, please do so than last night! You woke me up.
8 Paul is the most experienced teacher the school has.
9 Re-arranging the dental appointments proved to be far than I realised.
10 The you look at those windows, the more dirt you can see.

Vocabulary
4 Choose the correct meaning A, B, C or D, of the underlined words and phrases.
1 He has certainly made a name for himself.
A He is now using another name. B He has become well-known
C He has a bad reputation. D He became famous overnight.
2 She denied all the rumours.
A She explained the rumours. B She said the rumours weren’t true.
C She enjoyed the rumours. D She publicised the rumours.
3 Her progress was hindered by the music from next door.
A Her progress was limited. B Her progress improved.
C Her progress changed. D Her progress stayed the same.
4 The data got corrupted.
A The data was stolen. B The data was lost.
C The data became unusable. D The data was fake.
5 The film was very badly dubbed.
A The film was poorly translated. B The film was badly edited.
C The film was negatively reviewed. D The film was hardly promoted.
6 If you could just bear with me for a moment....
A If you could just follow me ... . B If you could tolerate my opinion ... .
C If you could be patient ... . D If you could support me ... .
7 There’s no question of agreeing to their demands.
A We don’t have enough money to pay them. B We can’t understand what they’re asking.
C We will not give them what they want. D We don’t know what to ask them.
8 We put forward an argument.
A We suggested. B We negotiated.
C We delayed. D We denied.
9 The modern furniture is out of keeping with the house.
A The furniture isn’t worth having. B The furniture doesn’t suit the house.
C The furniture costs far too much. D The furniture is being taken care of.
10 They have nothing against bungalows.
A They live next door to a bungalow. B They think bungalows are poorly-constructed.
C They don’t mind bungalows. D They dislike bungalows for some reason.

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5 Complete the words to match the definitions. The first letter is given.
1 m (n): a set of changes that are intended to make a person or place more attractive.
2 s (n): a very tall modern building, usually in a city.
3 w o (phrasal verb): to destroy something completely or cause it to be completely lost forever.
4 m (adj): existing only in stories; imaginary or not real.
5 p (n): a person who is trained to prepare and give out medicines in a hospital or a shop.
6 f (n): a person who believes that women should have the same opportunities and rights as men.
7 b u (phrasal verb): (in computing) to make a copy of information to store somewhere in case data is lost from
the principal source.
8 o (n): the quality of being full of hope and believing that something good will happen.
9 s (adj): considered to be holy and deserving respect, especially because of a connection with a god.
10 g d (phrasal verb): (of a computer system or the internet) to stop working.

Vocabulary and Grammar

6 Circle the correct options in the text.
Arbury Pool and Leisure Centre
Welcome to our leisure centre, which is (1) convenient / conveniently / convenience located in the heart of Brooking. We offer a wide
variety of activities and facilities for all the family to enjoy.
We have two Olympic-sized swimming pools, in (2) where / which / that all our swimming lessons are held. And our brand-new gym has all
the (3) equipments / equipment / equipped you need to reach your fitness goals.
Our team of (4) height / highly / high -trained instructors will give you (5) advise / advice / advices about choosing the machines and
exercises that are right for you, whether your goal is to (6) stronger / strengthen / strong muscles or (7) boost / augment / modify your
energy levels. There is always an instructor on duty, (8) for / for to / so as to answer your questions and ensure your safety.
Some of our staff members are qualified in Health and Nutrition, (9) so / but / hence can help you make the best dietary choices for your
body type and fitness level.
We also have a resident physiotherapist. Whilst we do have some appointments available at (10) little / short / small notice, we would
recommend booking in advance.
For more information on what we offer, phone, email or just drop in and see us. We’re looking forward to welcoming you in the near future!

Reading and Use of English Part 1

7 For questions 1 – 8, read the text below and choose the correct word (A – D) for each gap.
Write the letter (A – D) in each gap.
Urban animals adapt to city life
While the spread of cities may adversely affect some animals, it is, surprisingly, of great benefit to others, scientists say. Like their human
(1) , animals are drawn to the city and all its possibilities. Evidence is accumulating that urban animals differ in behaviour in
(2) with those from the surrounding countryside. For example, foxes have developed quite sophisticated strategies for
avoiding busy roads.
Seemingly, the challenges of urban life are (3) to be only a minor obstacle. Various species of birds have been observed
weaving cigarette ends into their nests, or waiting until sundown, when the noise of traffic (4) , to start singing. In the UK,
birds are found in greater numbers in city suburbs because there is a (5) for people to have gardens and to put out food for
birds. It seems that rather than (6) our streets to hide themselves away in the last (7) wild places, animals are
adapting to city life right (8) us.

1 A equivalents B duplicates C alternatives D counterparts

2 A relation B comparison C proportion D reference
3 A proving B turning C showing D happening
4 A descends B shrinks C minimises D lessens
5 A liability B habit C tendency D probability
6 A fleeing B skipping C vanishing D withdrawing
7 A continuing B living C enduring D remaining
8 A throughout B amid C alongside D beyond

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Reading and Use of English Part 6

8 You are going to read four extracts from articles in which academics give their views on studying history.
For questions 1 – 4, choose from the academics A – D. The academics may be chosen more than once.

Studying History
A CROWE
No self-respecting historian would ever try to claim that history is either objective or comprehensive. History is more a combination of
hidden agendas, misconceptions and misunderstandings cleverly put together to create a simplistic record of human existence. To claim, as
some people would, that history should be studied as a science, however, where theories are tested against objective criteria is a step too
far. And yet at the same time it is more than simply a collection of random facts. So when people ask whether we should be bothering to
teach history at all, the answer seems clear. A course in history, if nothing else, provides undergraduates with the skills needed to analyse
and interpret texts, part of the process of becoming the next generation of managers, administrators and civil servants.
B ROBINSON
The value of the subject becomes apparent at undergraduate level and beyond, but for students below that level history can seem a
tedious slog through a long list of undigested facts. However, that is not the whole picture. History is about investigation. Using widely
available online data, anyone can now have access to original documents. Although this in itself does not make them historians, it can
lead to their developing useful competencies, including judicious evaluation of evidence and the realisation that not all questions can be
answered by data. These are skills valued by employers in many different spheres. If history were just narrative, a historian could write about
the past unconstrained by concern for what really happened. Historians draw from archaeology and primary sources. They cannot verify the
way scientists can, but they can be empirical, which is a part of science.
C MORTIMER
There are those who say that the gulf between what really happened in the past and the surviving evidence is so immense that any attempt
to study it objectively is impossible. To such doubters, I offer this thought: There are thousands of historical documents, some containing
as much propaganda as truth, and all require careful analysis and interpretation. What differentiates good historians from bad is the
thoroughness of their work, allowing us genuine insights into past events. Nevertheless even faulty historical analysis can be instructive,
like a failed experiment. Indeed, historians’ work can be justified in the same way as medical scientists seeking a cure. Failures and near-
misses are tolerable because the ultimate goal – a cure or an illuminating explanation – will benefit the population at large. Furthermore,
such enquiries should not be restricted to an elite group. Anyone who enquires into change in human society over time is practising the
discipline of history.
D MACFIE
Some hold that history can never properly be labelled a science – a subject with a definitive object of enquiry and method of enquiry. Yet
in my opinion the meaning contained in ancient texts is a valid object of enquiry and historical analysis does provide a definitive method.
For this reason, it can produce reliable knowledge of a kind, albeit only by virtue of logical reasoning. Accordingly, some are of the opinion
that only those in the academic establishment can call themselves historians, but in recent years there has been a greater awareness of the
contribution of professionals from other disciplines towards understanding the past. The view that history is the preserve of a small club
of professionals persists, even though this no longer stands up to scrutiny. After all, perfectly sound interpretations of historical events are
formulated by popular writers and journalists who are not academics.
Which academic
shares Mortimer’s view on whether it is necessary to be a professional historian to truly understand history? 1

has a different view to Crowe’s on the ability of history to accurately explain the past? 2

shares Robinson’s view on the relevance of studying history to a range of careers? 3

expresses a different view from the other three academics on whether history can justifiably be termed a science? 4

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Listening Part 1
9 You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 – 6, choose the answer which fits best according to what
you hear. There are two questions for each extract. 02

EXTRACT ONE
You hear two students talking about a lecture on boredom the woman has just been to.
1 The woman says she hadn’t realised that boredom
A can have such serious consequences.
B affects as many people as it does.
C has been the object of so much study.
2 She has learned that the way to deal with boredom is to
A accept it as an inevitable part of life.
B seek some external stimulation.
C develop more effective concentration.

EXTRACT TWO
You hear two scientists discussing their work.
3 What do they agree about it?
A Scientists tend to dislike not having control over their work.
B Progress is often hampered by lack of communication.
C Research is increasingly difficult to fund.
4 How does the woman regard the leader of the project she’s working on?
A She welcomes his sense of humour.
B She appreciates the difficult situation he’s in.
C She doubts whether his skills are appropriate.

EXTRACT THREE
You hear a marathon runner talking to a friend.
5 How does he now feel after running his latest race?
A disappointed at failing to reach his goal
B satisfied that he still has a challenge to meet
C determined to train harder in future
6 He thinks the main reason why so many people run is that
A it’s an excellent way to keep fit.
B it requires no costly apparatus.
C it’s a basic human instinct.

Writing Part 2 – A review

10 Answer the question below. Write 220 – 260 words in an appropriate style.
Your town recently held its first food festival celebrating food from your region. You have been asked to write a review of the festival for
your college magazine. You should describe the event and the atmosphere, outlining any improvements that could be made for the next
food festival.
Write your review.

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Speaking Part 2
11 (Students talk in pairs or groups of three) In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you three pictures.
I’d like you to talk about two of them on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question briefly
about your partner’s pictures.
Candidate A
Here are your pictures. They show people in different challenging situations.

I’d like you to compare two of the pictures and say what difficulties these challenging situations might involve for the people, and what the
rewards of overcoming these challenges could be.
Candidate B
Who do you think is facing the greatest challenge? Why?
Candidate B
Here are your pictures. They show people using their memories in different situations.

I’d like you to compare two of the pictures, and say how important memory is for the people in these different situations, and how the
people might be feeling.
Candidate A
Who do you think needs to have the best memory? Why?

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