Practice test 1: Answer key B1

READING Part 2 Part 4

Part 1 Question 2 20 B 21 A 22 C 23 B 24 B 25 A

1C 2B 3B 4A 5A Suggested answer SPEAKING

Part 2 My favourite holiday! Part 1

6B 7H 8C 9G 10 E I love going on holiday! My favourite Students’ own answers

type of holiday is camping in the
Students are not expected to give
Part 3 mountains with my family.
long answers in this part, but should
11 B 12 D 13 C 14 C 15 C Every year, my family and I go to the avoid one-word answers and try to
mountains near our home. We like give reasons and examples where
Part 4 going there because it is cooler than appropriate, especially in Phase 2.
16 E 17 G 18 A 19 C 20 H in the city where we live and we can
be outside every day. We do different Part 2
Part 5 activities during the day and cook Students’ own answers
21 B 22 C 23 A 24 D 25 B 26 D food on the campfire every night.
Students should describe in detail
I think it’s really important for what they can see in their photo.
Part 6
everyone to have holidays for a rest They do not need to speculate
27 do from school or work. Also, it’s great about the context or wider issues
28 our to spend time with your family or connected with the photo. For each
29 so/very friends and relax together. photo, they should say: who the
30 each people are; where they are; what they
31 which Question 3
are wearing; what they are doing.
32 from/in Suggested answer
Part 3
WRITING They picked up the basket of food
and walked through the forest. It was Students’ own answers
Part 1
getting late and Alex and Diana knew Students should discuss each of
Question 1 their parents would be worried about the seven prompts in some detail
them. They were talking to each and not reach a decision too quickly
Suggested answer other and they did not see the path about which one best. They should
Dear Miss Taylor, to go home. They looked back, but respond to each other’s ideas by
now it was dark. giving their opinion and saying
Thank you for your email. I think
it’s great that we’re going to have Alex used the torch on his phone so whether they agree or disagree, or by
a fair to get some money to buy they could see, but they couldn’t find asking questions.
sports equipment. the path. Then they heard a noise. It
Part 4
was a cat. The cat looked at them and
I’m happy to help on the day. I’d
walked away. They followed it and Students’ own answers
like to collect the money for the
found the path. Then the cat walked Students should give full answers
tickets when people come in and
home – and so did Alex and Diana! with reasons and examples. There
maybe show them round the fair.
I’d prefer to help in the morning LISTENING are no correct or incorrect answers
because I have football practice in to these questions and students will
the afternoon. Part 1 be assessed on the language which
1A 2B 3C 4C 5C 6A 7B they use.
It’s good we’re going to have a
competition. Why don’t we have
a sports quiz and give the winner
Part 2
a prize? 8 B 9 C 10 A 11 B 12 A 13 C
All the best, Part 3
Sam 14 goats
15 feed
16 training
17 vegetables
18 6 hours/six hours
19 March

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PART 1 river! I’m so excited about going on the Boy: Actually, I didn’t want to! A lot of them
water and seeing everything. My mum looked quite dangerous, but most of the
Narrator: B1 Preliminary for Schools, wanted to go to the transport museum class joined in. I just watched the old films
Practice Test, Listening. because you can find out about the they had of people playing different sports.
There are four parts to the test. You will history of the city, but I think that’s boring! But I couldn’t believe how slow they were!
hear each part twice. We will now stop When I was younger, we always went to We’re much faster nowadays – maybe
for a moment. Please ask any questions theme parks. I loved it, but I feel too old that’s because we have better equipment
now, because you must not speak during for that now. than they had then.
the test. [Repeat] [Repeat]
Now look at the instructions for part 1.
For each question, choose the correct 5 Who is the boy going to meet? 9 You will hear a girl telling her father
answer. Girl: Hey, Sam, do you want to play that about a journey.
Look at question one. new video game with me? Dad: Where have you been? You’re late!
Boy: Ooh I’d love to, but I’ve got to go. Girl: We missed the bus and had to wait for
1 Where has the boy just been? My mum has gone in the car to see my the next one.
Woman: Matthew! You’re late! grandad, so I’ve got to get the bus to Dad: Why? What happened? Was there a
Boy: Oh – I’m sorry. Karen and I went to training. It’ll take ages to get there. Our queue for the ticket machine?
get tickets for the film and then we missed coach gets cross if I’m late! Girl: We got tickets at the ticket office first,
the train. We had to walk all the way back! Girl: Oh, OK – I’ll ask Harry and John to and we didn’t wait that long. But we had
Woman: Did you get the tickets? play with me and maybe you can join to walk for ages with our luggage, then we
Boy: No! When we got there we found out us later? waited for ten minutes at the bus stop. In
it’s on at the same time as Karen’s gym Boy: OK. Bye! the end, we realised it wasn’t the right stop
class, so she can’t go! [Repeat] and we had to run to the right one, but we
Woman: Oh, what a waste of time! were too late and missed the bus!
Never mind. 6 What did the girl use to do every week? [Repeat]
[Repeat] Girl: I used to enjoy lots of different things
when I was younger. I didn’t play a lot of 10 You will hear two friends talking about
2 What did the girl create? sport, but my dad used to play volleyball being class president.
Boy: Hi, Sofia. How did you get on in your with me on Sundays. I got quite good! Girl: Hi, James. What’s the first thing you
media lesson? Then when I was a bit older I learnt to play would do if you were class president?
Girl: Well, I started by trying to make a big the guitar, but I gave it up because I didn’t Boy: Oh, that’s a difficult question. We
notice for the events at school this year. want to practise every day. Now I spend really need to do something about how
We had some great photos, but it looked most of my time on my art! much paper we waste.
really messy, so I gave up! It was easier [Repeat] Girl: Yes, everyone needs to take
to design a page for the school website responsibility for recycling more, in
and my teacher really liked that, so I think 7 What does the boy want to see? my opinion.
they’re going to use it. Marco did the front Mum: Tom, did you see your friend playing Boy: And we could also make the
cover for the school magazine, so we’re the piano in yesterday’s concert? noticeboard in our classroom better. It’s
advertising the link there. Boy: Oh, yes. It was great. There’s another such a mess.
Boy: Oh, sounds great. concert today, so I’m going to go again Girl: True. But surely the recycling is
[Repeat] in our lunch break. This time the whole more important?
orchestra is playing. Boy: Well, I think both of those things
3 How does the boy help the planet? Mum: Oh, that’s good. would have to wait. My job would be to get
Girl: Hey, Tom. Don’t you get the bus to Boy: Yeah, the music they play is quite everyone to stay quiet when they change
school anymore? I haven’t seen you on it. modern because the conductor is so classes. The noise disturbs other lessons,
Boy: No, I cycle to school now. I got a young. I really enjoy watching him – he’s so that would make the teachers happy.
bike for my birthday and this helmet! brilliant. Some of the kids playing the [Repeat]
It’s cheaper and it’s better for the violins seem to find it hard, so they’re
environment, isn’t it? What’ve you not always great, but let’s see what 11 You will hear two friends talking about
been doing? happens today! holidays.
Girl: Oh, we’ve been in the park but there’s [Repeat] Boy: My mum and dad are talking about
lots of plastic and rubbish. We cleaned us going to Mexico on holiday. I’m not sure
some of it up, but it was horrible. PART 2 I want to go though.
Boy: Good for you! Hey, did you hear? Girl: Oh exciting! But it is a really long
We’re going to get recycling bins in school Narrator: Now look at part 2. For each journey from here for just a week’s holiday,
now. It’s great the head teacher agreed question, choose the correct answer. isn’t it?
to get them! 8 You will hear two friends talking about a Boy: That’s exactly what I said! But they’re
[Repeat] museum visit. more worried about the cost of the flights.
Girl: Where have you been today, Theo? Girl: I can understand why. Also, if you go
4 Where has the girl been with her family? Boy: We went to the sports museum in summer, won’t it be really hot?
Girl: I love days out with my family. We go in town. Boy: There’s usually quite a strong wind
to different places every weekend and on Girl: Oh, cool. I went there last year. Did from the sea on the coast. But I still hope
Saturday we’re going on a boat on the you get to do any of the old sports? they think of somewhere else!
[Repeat]

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12 You will hear a boy telling his mother work with our expert farmers and to do a drink. If you watch children playing, they
about changes in their city. training in how to grow the crops and how rush around and they get all hot. You can
Boy: Mum, we’re doing a project on what to get the best from them. The advantage ask them if they want a drink, but they
we want to change in the city. I’m not sure of joining in with this activity is that every usually just say no and run away. With this
what to write about. day when you leave the farm, you can take bottle, the sound keeps going until they’ve
Mum: What ideas have you got? some vegetables home with you! had a drink!
Boy: Well, there are already quite a lot of But what does this all involve? Well, we Interviewer: Was it easy to make?
parks and plenty of sports centres. The expect you to arrive by 8 am every day and Hannah: Not at all, because I had to make
stadium isn’t that great though, is it? you will have to work for six hours with a sure that the thing that made the sound
And getting to any of those places isn’t one-hour break for lunch. So usually you’ll didn’t get wet. I had to find the right
always very easy. It depends where you finish at about 3 o’clock in the afternoon. material. And I didn’t think I could make
live, of course. But you’ll be very tired! the system light enough to work, but
Mum: That’s true. I hope some of you are interested and, I managed in the end.
Boy: Hmm. I think I’d like to make a cycle if you are, can you fill in the form on the Interviewer: And did you enjoy yourself
path so it’s easier and cheaper to get to website and make sure we receive it by doing this?
the sports centre in town. March 12th, please. We’ll get in touch with Hannah: Oh yes – I like improving things
Mum: That’s a good idea. Then people you by April 1st to let you know if we need and it was great seeing so many people
might use the sports centre more. you. Thanks so much. Any questions? using it. Also several of my classmates
[Repeat] [Repeat] gave me feedback on the design, which
helped a lot.
13 You will hear two friends talking about a PART 4 Interviewer: So, what’s next for you?
school course. Hannah: My parents want me to keep
Boy: Hi, Olivia. How’s your public speaking Narrator: Now look at part 4. For each doing competitions – they think I’ll be rich
course going? I was thinking of doing it. question, choose the correct answer. one day! I write a blog to advertise what
Girl: Oh, it’s ok. I’ve actually done quite a Look at questions 20–25 now. You have I do and people sometimes comment and
lot of it before, but I guess it can be useful 45 seconds. give me ideas. I think I just want to learn
to go over it again! You will hear a podcast interview with a more about different kinds of science so
Boy: Yes, as long as it doesn’t take up too young scientist called Hannah. I can do a wider range of things. Some of
much of your time? Interviewer: Hannah, hi, and welcome! my followers’ ideas are really good and I’d
Girl: Well, I may not complete all of it. Thank you for talking to us on the school like to test them out.
I’ll have to see how it goes. I’d choose podcast. Now everyone is very interested Interviewer: Great Hannah, thanks …
something else, though, if I were you. because you’ve just won a young scientist [Repeat]
Boy: Yes, there’s a lot to choose from. I’ll award, haven’t you?
have to think about it. Thanks. Hannah: Yes, it’s given by the businesses
[Repeat] in our local area, so I’m really pleased.
Interviewer: How did you get started
PART 3 in science?
Hannah: I didn’t really pay much attention
Narrator: Now look at part 3. For each to it until my brother started doing
question, write the correct answer in the science in secondary school. He once did
gap. Write one or two words or a number an amazing experiment in our kitchen!
or a date or a time. I wasn’t very good at maths, so I didn’t
Look at questions 14–19 now. You have think I could do science, but after that
20 seconds. I was determined to try.
You will hear a woman giving some Interviewer: What was your first
information about a farm to a group experiment?
of students. Hannah: I tried to mix some liquids
Woman: Hi, there! My name’s Melanie and together to make a new kind of sticky stuff
today I’ve come to talk to you about the for paper. I spent months on it, because
amazing farm I work on. We need students I was sure it was going to be great. It
like you to help us in the holidays. The wasn’t – the paper didn’t stick! I realised
farm is called Pipers Farm and we have afterwards it was because I didn’t check
animals and we grow crops there, too. So my results carefully. Sometimes you need
I hope you will be interested in joining us. to do things again to get them right – that
Our favourite animals on the farm are was a good lesson.
our goats, who are very friendly! We like Interviewer: And tell us about how you
to let all the animals live free and outside got your idea for the design that won
on the land. They can go where they want the award.
and have nice things to eat. But we have Hannah: Well, I designed a type of water
to take good care of them, so, if you come bottle that children can carry across their
to help, we expect you to feed them and back when they’re out playing. It makes a
clean their homes. sound when it’s time for them to have a
The crops that we grow are all organic. drink. Whenever I looked after my sisters
The student helpers have the chance to I noticed they never remembered to have

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Reading • Part 1 45 minutes for this paper

Questions 1–5

For each question, choose the correct answer.

DRAMA CLUB COMPETITION

A The drama club is looking for new members.
Last year’s best actor was Elena in B If you join the drama club, you can win a prize.
Class 6. Can you win this year?
C The drama club wants students to take part in a
Why not try? competition.

Henry,
I’m having a great time on the
A Henry is about to go on a sailing course.
sailing course, but there’s lots
of free time and nothing to do. B Henry wants to enjoy his free time with a friend.
Can you meet me in the evenings C Henry needs his friend to bring some games.
here? We can play video games!

3
Hi Grandma!
We’ve been camping for
three days and the weather
A It has been rainy on Ruth’s holiday so far.
has been too hot! I brought
clothes for wet weather, but B Ruth brought the wrong clothes on holiday.
we’ve had sun for the whole C Ruth likes the sunny weather on her holiday.
time!
Ruth x

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A You must buy a ticket before travelling.

WARNING B You need to buy tickets online.
Do not travel without a ticket. C You have to buy tickets from the ticket
You can buy your ticket online machine.
or use the ticket machine on
the platform.

5
EMAIL

To: [email protected]
Darren wants Nina to
A give him some advice.
Hi,
B do the project for him.
We need to agree the work we are going C wait to design the project.
to do on our project. I don’t know where
to begin! Where do you think we should
start?

Darren

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Reading • Part 2
Questions 6–10

For each question, choose the correct answer.

The teenagers below all want to do a course on the environment.

On the opposite page, there are descriptions of eight courses on the environment.
Decide which course would be the most suitable for the teenagers below.

Lourdes has never studied the environment before. She

wants to learn about a variety of topics and work with
other students. She can only attend at weekends.

Ben wants to study how we can use gardens to help

insect life on the planet, especially in the area where he
lives. He only has free time in the summer.

Sally has done lots of courses on the environment before

and wants something more challenging that teaches her
about the whole planet. She’s very busy and would prefer
to work alone.

Leo is interested in how people and animals live together

on earth. He has done a course in community gardening,
so wants to study something different. He’s free at
weekends during term time.

10

Jayne is interested in science and how we can use our

knowledge of it to save the planet. She would like to do a
short course, but is only available in the summer.

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Environment Courses
A Planet Helpers B Environment Focus
Become a ‘planet helper’ by doing our Our courses are for students who want to
two-week course. No experience necessary begin learning about the environment and
– perfect if you are just starting out as a for those with a lot of experience. We mix
planet helper! Wildlife, plants and climate age groups so you can work together. We
topics. Expert tutors and special projects. offer courses in recycling, healthy living
Runs every day during term time, except and community gardening. Courses run at
weekends. More advanced courses on lunchtime during term time or at weekends.
request.

C Eco-Skills D Planet Patrol

Do you recycle at home, but want to know Our courses are for younger students who
more about what is going on around the want to learn about the environment. We have
globe? Then our courses are for you. You can our own garden, so you can also find out about
learn about activities in other countries and plants and how to grow them. Sessions start
how you can take part. All our courses are at 4 pm and last for one hour every weekday,
online, so you can do them in your own time. except in summer, when we are closed.

E Care For Our Climate F Eco-Challenge

We teach you all the different ways you can Are you new to studying the environment?
save energy at school and in your own home Would you like to learn how to look after
so you can help to slow climate change. We animals in the best way for them and the
have one-week or two-week summer courses planet? You can come and stay on our farm
where you get a certificate if you complete and help with our goats, chickens and sheep!
the course. We also offer accommodation. Weekend stays only during July and August.

G Learn About Sea Life H Community Care

Do you want to find out more about the sea How about working with your local
and how the animals that live in it affect community to help the planet? Our courses
our lives on the land? Our courses include run in different locations and you can
videos, aquarium visits and trips to the choose how to be involved. It may be with
beach. We work in small groups – new and gardening, local transport or recycling. You
experienced students welcome! Weekend decide! Courses run every week from June to
courses all year round plus summer courses. September.

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Reading • Part 3
Questions 11–15

For each question, choose the correct answer.

How I learnt to play music

15-year-old Tolly writes about his interest in music.
I first became interested in music when I was very young. I used to watch amazing
musicians on TV and I used to dance to them with my sister. There was one guitar player,
about the same age as me, who I really liked. Of course, he was very good because he was
famous, so I didn’t realise how hard it is to play an instrument. It was because of him that
I asked my parents for a guitar and they really encouraged me.

I had my first music lesson when I was six. Although I enjoyed it, I wasn’t sure if the guitar
was right for me. I’m a bit lazy, so I thought maybe I should try something easier, but my
teacher reminded me everything takes time! Because she encouraged me, I stayed with it.

And here I am today – after years of practice – doing performances all around the country!
Even though I’ve done so many, I still get very nervous. That’s why I have special things to
keep me calm. My grandma usually calls me before I play, which is nice because it shows
she’s really proud! She gave me a T-shirt to wear to bring me luck, although I often forget
it. I like to make sure my hands are relaxed and I always move them a lot for about five
minutes before I walk onto the stage.

When I meet other young students they always ask me how I got to be this good at playing.
They think it’s because I practise every day and that you have to stop everything else and
only concentrate on music! But I tell them that it’s easy as long as you are doing what you
enjoy. Just focus on the music you like – don’t worry about what anyone else thinks you
should be playing.

I’m really looking forward to the future, with more performances and playing with other
people. Sometimes my parents want me to plan more carefully; for example, they tell me
it’s a good idea to play with professionals to help me improve. But I always say that I want
to do things in my own way – I’ve got here by being myself and I’m happy as I am!

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11 Tolly became interested in music because

A he liked playing with his sister.
B he admired a young musician.
C he wanted to please his parents.
D he hoped to become famous.

12 How did Tolly feel after his first lesson?

A worried because playing the guitar was difficult
B surprised that the teacher was so nice
C proud that he had done so well
D uncertain about which instrument to play

13 What does Tolly do before every performance?

A He puts on a special T-shirt.
B He walks up and down the stage.
C He practises finger exercises.
D He talks to his grandmother.

14 What advice does Tolly give to young musicians?

A Practise playing regularly each day.
B Don’t give up your other interests.
C Play the kind of music you enjoy listening to.
D Don’t worry what other people say about you.

15 What does Tolly say about his success?

A B
I’ve achieved great things I want to be a model for learning to
because I started small. play an instrument.

C D
I’ve become successful by I understand how much my family
following my own path. have helped me.

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Reading • 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.

My year as class leader

by Elena Packham, aged 13
As I’m about to leave our school, I thought I would tell you about my last year and my
experience as a class leader in Year 7, which I have really enjoyed. (16)     And you can start
doing tasks like these at any time.

I started wanting to lead activities when I was very young. In my first class, I led all the students
when we had to walk somewhere through the school. (17)     Then the next year I was
allowed to do other things like taking messages to the school office or handing books out in
class. These responsibilities help you learn to take care of other people and make sure everyone
has what they need.

As I moved up the school, I did lots of jobs. (18)     For instance, I had to organise the
learning resources in our classroom, but also be a learning buddy to students who were new to
the school.

In the last year I have worked on many jobs with my classmates. We look after the younger
students in break times, sometimes we help in the school office, and the students who play
sports are team leaders or captains. (19)     For example, some students help to organise the
library, while others manage the school garden or make sure little jobs around the school are
done. The teachers really trust us, so we can do everything in the best way for us.

What is really nice is that for many of these tasks, the class vote for the person they want to do
them. I couldn’t believe that so many of my classmates voted for me! (20)     And it’s good
that they can come to you for help, because it makes you feel really useful. I think these are skills
that will be a big help as I go on to my new school.

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A These involved using a variety of different skills.

B It was great that the head teacher recognised my achievement.

C As well as tasks like these, there are many others you can do.

D I was extremely happy that I was given a prize for it.

E This is a role that I think everyone should think about trying.

F It taught me how to work with a team from different years.

G This was a job that made me feel responsible for them.

H I felt proud that they had such confidence in me.

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Reading • Part 5
Questions 21–26

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Use and use again!

Many of us want to reuse things in our homes rather than buying new ones. That’s why I
(21)     up a chat forum to share ideas about things we can all do. Here are some of the
suggestions we have at the (22)     .

A lot of food comes in glass jars and there are lots of ways we can re-use them – you can put
pens in them or use them to (23)     things tidy in the bathroom. You can even paint the
outside to make them yours! The other thing you probably have a lot of is cola bottles. When
these are (24)     you can fill them with bird food, turn them upside down and hang them in
your garden.

We all (25)     a lot of money on paper for wrapping presents in. Why not make your own
by using old magazines instead? It’s more original and it doesn’t matter if your friends
(26)     it away afterwards!

Check out the chat forum for more great ideas for reusing things in your home.

21 A  put B  set C  arranged D  made

22 A  date B  instant C  moment D  time

23 A  keep B  save C   hold D  stay

24 A  loose B  blank C  clear D  empty

25 A  give B  spend C  buy D  pay

26 A  turn B  hand C  send D  throw

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Reading • Part 6
Questions 27–32

For each question, write the correct answer.

Write one word for each gap.

World Book Day

by Jenny Hilton
Do you celebrate World Book Day in your school? We (27)     and I love it. When we were
younger, we always liked to dress up as (28)     favourite characters and it was such fun.
Now I’m a teenager it’s a little bit different, but I still love reading (29)     much! That’s why
I’m glad we always celebrate the day. This year we brought in our favourite books and read
them to (30)     other. We also had a quiz and a poetry competition – we had to write a
poem in the voice of a character and everyone had to guess (31)     character it was. Next
year we want to plan a play around some of the books. We might use The Hunger Games and
act out some of the scenes (32)     it.

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Writing • Part 1 45 minutes for this paper

You must answer this question.

Write your answer in about 100 words on the answer sheet.

Question 1

Read this email from your English teacher Miss Taylor and the notes you have made.

EMAIL

From: Miss Taylor

Subject: Sports Event

Dear Class,

We are planning to have a fair in school at the end of term

and invite all the parents and local people. We’ll sell tickets
and cakes and have activities to raise money to buy more
sports equipment. Great!

I need students to help on the day, so let me know what

Tell Miss you would like to do. Also tell me if you would prefer to
Taylor help in the morning or afternoon.
Explain
We will have a competition on the day. What kind of
Suggest … competition do you think would be best?

Let me know!

Miss Taylor

Write your email to Miss Taylor using all the notes.

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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 on an international English-language website.

Articles wanted!
Write an article telling us what your favourite type of holiday is.
Do you think it’s important to have holidays? Why?
We will publish the best articles answering these questions next month.

Write your article.

Question 3

Your teacher has asked you to write a story.

Your story must begin with this sentence.

They picked up the basket of food and walked through the forest.
Write your story.

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Listening • Part 1 Approximately 35 minutes for this paper (including 6 minutes’ transfer time)

Questions 1–7

01 For each question, choose the correct answer.

1 Where has the boy just been?

A B C

2 What did the girl create?

A B C

3 How does the boy help the planet?

A B C

4 Where has the girl been with her family?

A B C

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5 Who is the boy going to meet?

A B C

6 What did the girl use to do every week?

A B C
7 What does the boy want to see?

A B C

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Listening • Part 2
Questions 8–13

02 For each question, choose the correct answer.

8 You will hear two friends talking about a museum visit.

The boy was surprised about
A the number of different sports.
B the speed of the games.
C the type of sports equipment.

9 You will hear a girl telling her father about a journey.

Why did the girl miss the bus?
A She found it difficult to carry her luggage.
B She was in a long queue to buy her ticket.
C She went to the wrong place to catch the bus.

10 You will hear two friends talking about being class president.
What would the boy do first if he were class president?
A reduce the noise at certain times
B increase recycling in the school
C improve the noticeboard in the classroom

11 You will hear two friends talking about holidays.

They agree that a holiday to Mexico
A could be very expensive.
B would be a long way to travel.
C might be extremely hot.

12 You will hear a boy telling his mother about changes in their city.
What change would the boy make?
A create a new bike route
B build a new stadium
C increase the number of parks

13 You will hear two friends talking about a school course.

How does the girl feel about it?
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Listening • Part 3
Questions 14–19

03 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 giving some information about a farm to a group of students.

Pipers Organic Farm

The farm has many animals, including some friendly (14) .

The farm needs help to (15) the animals and clean where they live.

There is an opportunity to have (16) in growing organic crops.

Helpers are allowed to take (17) home with them.

Helpers will need to work for (18) every day.

HOW TO APPLY

Complete the online form by (19) 12th.

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Listening • Part 4
Questions 20–25

04 For each question, choose the correct answer.

You will hear a podcast interview with a young scientist called Hannah.

20 Hannah became interested in science

A when she moved to secondary school.
B after she saw her brother’s experiment.
C once she got better at maths.

21 What does Hannah say about her first experiment?

A It was less successful than she hoped.
B It gave her ideas for new things to try.
C It took more time than she expected.

22 Hannah got the idea for her competition design

A from helping children play together.
B by asking children about how they play.
C when she played with her sisters.

23 What problems did Hannah have with the design?

A She didn’t have enough material.
B She couldn’t make one of the parts work.
C She wasn’t able to make it small enough.

24 What did Hannah enjoy about the project?

A It encouraged her to make new friends.
B It made a situation better for other people.
C It helped her classmates with their designs.

25 In the future, Hannah plans to

A study more science subjects.
B take more science exams.
C enter more science competitions.

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Speaking • Part 1 2–3 minutes

The examiner leads a general conversation with each of the candidates. Candidates answer the examiner
directly – they do not talk to each other. In Phase 2, the examiner will ask a selection of these questions.

Phase 1
Back-up prompts

What’s your name? Do you live in (town/city/region)?

How old are you? Do you live with your family?

Where do you live?

Who do you live with?

Phase 2
Back-up prompts

Tell us about your best friend. What’s your best friend like?

What do you do at the weekends? Do you go out with your family at weekends?

How often do you watch sports? Do you watch sports often?

Which subjects do you like at school? (Why?) What are the subjects you enjoy most?

Tell us about the place where you live. What is your town like?

How do you travel to school? Do you go to school by bus?

What kind of food do you like best? (Why?) What is your favourite food?

Where do you usually study at home? (Why?) Do you study in your bedroom?

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Speaking • Part 2 2–3 minutes

Candidates take turns to speak for about 1 minute each. Each candidate is given a photograph to
describe. The photographs show everyday situations. The candidates describe what they can see in the
photograph.

Here is the first photograph. It shows a family celebration.

Say what you can see in the photograph.

Here is the second photograph. It shows a boy playing music.

Say what you can see in the photograph.

Back-up prompts:
• Talk about the people/person.
• Talk about the place.
• Talk about the other things in the photograph.
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Speaking • Part 3 3–4 minutes

The examiner reads the instructions about an imaginary situation once, while the candidates look at
a set of pictures. The candidates discuss their ideas together, making suggestions and responding to
them, discussing alternatives, making recommendations and negotiating agreement.

Your school is organising an event to welcome the new first-year students.

Here are some things you could offer at the event.

Talk together about the different things you could offer at the event, and say which would be best.

Now, talk together.

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Speaking • Part 4 3–4 minutes

The examiner asks questions to one or both candidates, to encourage them to further discuss the
topic introduced in Part 3. The questions focus on the candidates’ likes/dislikes, habits and opinions.
Candidates can answer individually or interact with each other.

• What kind of things do you like about your school?

• Which school events do you enjoy helping with? (Why?)
• Your first day at a new school is very important – do you agree?
• Do you like helping younger students? (Why / Why not?)
• Is it a good idea for different year groups at school to mix? (Why?)

Back-up prompts:
• How/what about you?
• Do you agree?
• What do you think?

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