TEST 11

SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write no more than TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
Cycling holiday in Austria
Example                                    Answer
Most suitable holiday lasts …10… days.
Holiday begins on 1………………
No more than 2……………… people in cycling group.
Each day, group cycles 3……………… on average.
Some of the hotels have a 4………………
Holiday costs 5 £…………… per person without flights.
All food included except 6………………
Essential to bring a 7………………
Discount possible on equipment at www. 8……………… .com
Possible that the 9……………… may change.
Guided tour of a 10……………… is arranged.

SECTION 2
Questions 11-14
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

11   The market is now situated

A   under a car park.
B   beside the cathedral.
C   near the river.
12   On only one day a week the market sells
A   antique furniture.
B   local produce.
C   hand-made items.

13   The area is well known for

A   ice cream.
B   a cake.
C   a fish dish.

14   What change has taken place in the harbour area?

A   Fish can now be bought from the fishermen.
B   The restaurants have moved to a different part.
C   There are fewer restaurants than three used to be.

Questions 15-20
Which advantage is mentioned for each of the following
restaurants?
Choose  SIX  answers from the box and write the correct letter,  A-H, next to
questions  15-20.
Advantages
A     the decoration
B     easy parking
C     entertainment
D     excellent service
E     good value
F     good views
G     quiet location
H     wide menu
15   Merrivales                             ..………
16   The Lobster Pot                    …………
17   Elliots                                      …………
18   The Cabin                               …………
19   The Olive Tree                        …………
20   The Old School Restaurant  …………

SECTION 3
Questions 21-26
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose  SIX  answers from the box and write the correct letter,  A-I, next to
questions  21-26.
A     actors
B     furniture
C     background noise
D     costumes
E     local council
F     equipment
G     shooting schedule
H     understudies
I      shopowners
FILM PROJECT
visit locations and discuss 21……………
↓
contact the 22…………… about roadworks
↓
plan the 23……………
↓
hold auditions and recheck availability of the 24……………
↓
choose the 25…………… from the volunteers
↓
rehearse
↓
collect 26…………… and organise food and transport
Questions 27-30
Choose four answers from the box and write the correct letter,  A-G, next to
questions  27-30.

A     lights
B     fixed camera
C     mirror
D     torches
E     wooden screen
F     bike
G     large box
Old water-mill
SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

EXOTIC PESTS  

Origin Name New habitat Notes

red-backed New Zealand Even so island in

Australia
spider and Japan middle of 31……………

800 years ago:

imported into England
England rabbit Australia
to be used
for 32……………

33…………… in
America fire ants imported by chance
Brisbane

Deliberately
introduced in order to
Australia 34…………… Scotland
improve 35……………
(not effective)

accidental
New 36……………
flatworm introduction inside
Zealand Europe
imported 37……………

Australian
Japan 38…………… Some advantages
coastal waters
 Smaller flocks
urban areas of
because of arrival
Australia budgerigar south-east 3
of 40…………… in
9……………
recent years

TEST 12
SECTION 1
Questions 1-6
Complete the form below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
PRIME RECRUITMENT
Employee record
Example                            Answer
Surname                         …….Riley…….
Email                                1……………… @worldnet.com
Nationality                     2………………
Reference                       Name: John Keen
(professional)                 Job: manager of 3………………
Reference                       Name: Eileen Dorsini
(personal)                       Job: 4………………
Special                             current 5……………… certificate
Qualifications                certificate of competence in 6………………

Questions 7-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

PRIME RECRUITMENT CHILDCARE VACANCIES

 Location Name Children Special requirements

be keen
London Benton girl and boy
on 7………………

8……………
near Oxford Granger be animal-lover
boys

be willing
9……………… Campbell four girls to 10…………… when
camping
 

SECTION 2
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO sources of funding helped build the facility?
A   the central government
B   local government
C   a multinational company
D   a national company
E   city residents

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letter, A-E.
Which TWO pre-existing features of the site are now part of the new
facilities?

A   football stadium

B   playing fields
C   passenger hall
D   control tower
E   aircraft hangars

Questions 15-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter,  A-H, next to questions  15-20.
15   hotel                        ……………………
16   transport hub        ……………………
17   cinema                    ……………………
18   fitness centre         ……………………
19   shops                       ……………………
20   restaurant               ……………………

SECTION 3
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21   What is Chloe concerned about?
A   her knowledge of maths
B   her ability to write essays
C   her lack of business experience

22   Which of the following does Ivan feel he has improved?

A   his computer skills
B   his presentation skills
C   his time management

23   What does Chloe especially like about the course?

A   She won’t have to do a final examination.
B   She can spend time working in a business.
C   She can study a foreign language.

24   Ivan is pleased that the university is going to have

A   more lecture rooms.
B   a larger library.
C   more courses.

25   What does Ivan advise Chloe to do?

A   contact his tutor
B   read about some other universities
C   visit the university

Questions 26-30
What does Chloe decide about the following subjects?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 26-30.

A     She will study it.

B     She won’t study it.
C     She might study it.
 Subjects
26   Public relations             ……………
27   Marketing                      ……………
28   Taxation                         ……………
29   Human resources        ……………
30   Information systems   ……………

SECTION 4
Questions 31-35
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
History of weather forecasting
Early methods
 Almanacs connected the weather with the positions of
different 31…………….. at particular times.
Invention of weather instruments
 A hydrometer showed Levels of 32…………….. (Nicholas Cusa 1450)
 Temperature variations – first measured by a thermometer
containing 33……………. (Galileo Galilei 1595)
 A barometer indicated air pressure (Evangelista Torricelli 1645)
Transmitting weather information
 The use of the 34……………… allowed information to be passed
around the world.
 Daily 35…………….. were produced by the French from 1863.

Questions 36-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
Producing a weather forecast
36   Weather observation stations are found mostly at ………………
around the country.
37   Satellite images use the colour orange to show ……………….
38   The satellites give so much detail that meteorologists can
distinguish a particular …………………
39   Information about the upper atmosphere is sent from instruments
attached to a ……………….
40   Radar is particularly useful for following the movement of
………………….

TEST 13
SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
Midbury Drama Club
Background
Example                     Answer
• club staged in     …..1957…..
• prize recently won by 1…………… section
• usually performs 2………….. plays
Meetings
• next auditions will be on Tuesday 3…………..
• help is needed with 4…………….. and ……………..
• rehearsals take place in the 5………….. hall
• nearest car park for rehearsals is in Ashburton Road opposite
the 6……………
Costs
• annual membership fee is 7 £…………….
• extra payment for 8……………
Contact
• secretary’s name is Sarah 9…………….
• secretary’s phone number is 10……………

SECTION 2
Questions 11-15
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
11   What does the charity Forward thinking do?
A   It funds art exhibitions in hospitals.
B   It produces affordable materials for art therapy.
C   It encourages the use of arts projects in healthcare.

12   What benefit of Forward thinking’s work does Jasmine mention?

A   People avoid going to hospital.
B   Patients require fewer drugs.
C   Medical students do better in tests.

13   When did the organization become known as Forward thinking?

A   1986
B   in the 1990s
C   2005

14   Where does Forward thinking operate?

A   within Clifton city
B   in all parts of London
C   in several towns and villages near Clifton

15   Jasmine explains that the Colville Centre is

A   a school for people with health problems.
B   a venue for a range of different activities.
C   a building which needs repairing.
Questions 16-20
Who can take part in each of the classes?
Write the correct letter  A,  B  or  C  next to questions  16-20.
Class participants
A     children and teenagers
B     adults
C     all ages

16   Learn Salsa              ………..

17   Smooth Movers      ………..
18   Art of the Forest     ………..
19   The Money Maze    ………..
20   Make a Play             ……….. 

SECTION 3
Questions 21-26
Complete the flow-chart below.
Choose  SIX  answers from the box and write the correct letter,  A-l, next to
questions  21-26.
A     air quality
B     journey times
C     land use
D     leisure facilities
E     means of transport
F     parking facilities
Q     number of pedestrians
H     places of employment
I      traffic flow
CITY CENTRE FIELD TRIP

Choose area of city to study

↓
 Did a survey of 21…………. in city centre to compare with old maps

↓   ↓

22…………. was assessed in five

  Measured 23…………. twice a day
key locations

↓   ↓

Researched 24…………… during one afternoon

Looked at official figures

↓   ↓

Measured 25………… in several
  Asked questions about 26…………
locations.

Questions 27-30
Who will be responsible for each task?
A     Stefan
B     Lauren
C     both Stefan and Lauren
Write the correct letter next to questions  27-30.
27   draw graphs and maps
28   choose photographs
29   write report
30   do presentation

SECTION 4
Questions 31-35
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONLY ONE WORD for each answer.
Manufacturing in the English Midlands
31   In the eighteenth century, the ………………. still determined how most
people made a living.
32   In the ground were minerals which supported the many ………………..
of the region.
33   Since the late sixteenth century the French settlers had made
…………………
34   In Cheshire ………………. was mined and transported on the river
Mersey.
35   Potters worked in a few ……………… situated on the small hills of
North Staffordshire.

Questions 36-40
Complete the notes below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
Pottery notes
Earthenware
advantages:
• pottery used 36……………. clay
• saved money on 37……………….
disadvantages:
• needed two firings in the Kiln to be 38……………….
• fragility led to high 39……………….. during manufacturing
Stoneware
• more emotive but better
• made from a 40……………… of clay and flint

TEST 14
SECTION 1
Questions 1-5
Complete the form below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER DETAILS
Example              Answer
Order from        winter catalogue
Name                      1…………… Greening
Address                   2…………… York Terrace
Delivery address   5, York 3……………..
Payment method  4…………….. in advance
Reason for discount  address within the 5…………….

Questions 6-10
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.

MEGEQUIP CUSTOMER ORDER

Catalogu Catalogue
Item Colour Delivery notes
e no. section

6…………. customer
desk lamp 664 slate
. will 7………….

Home 8…………
chair 131 our van
Office .

filling cabinet 153 Commercia grey Direct from

 two drawers London to later
with 9………… l than 10…………
.. ..
 

SECTION 2
Questions 11 and 12
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things make the museum unusual?
A     the guides
B     the events
C     the animals
D     the buildings
E     the objects

Questions 13 and 14
Choose TWO letters A-E.
Which TWO things can visitors do at the museum?
A     buy home-made bread
B     ride a horse
C     ride on a tram
D     buy copies of original posters
E     go down a coal mine

Questions 15-20
Label the map below.
Write the correct letter  A-I  next to questions  15-20.
15   The exhibition centre      ………..
16   The High Street                 ………..
17   The farmhouse                  ………..
18   The coal mine                    ………..
19   The Manor House             ………..
20   The Railway Station           ………..

SECTION 3
Questions 21-26
Which attitude is associated with the following people during
the conversation?
Choose  SIX  answers from the box and write the correct letter,  A-H, next to
questions  21-26.
Attitudes
Attitudes
A     amused
B     critical
C     forgetful
D     impatient
E     polite
F     retaxed
G     sympathetic
H     unrealistic
People
21   Cressida’s fellow students ………….
22   Gressida                                ………….
23   Ainsley Webb                        ………….
24   Dr Erskine                              ………….
25   Professor Jenkins                 ………….
26   TV news centre staff            ………….

Questions 27-30
Choose the correct letter A, B or C.
27   What was Cressida asked to do at the beginning of her placement?
A   go out to buy things for the production team
B   run enands to other parts of the TV news centre
C   meet visitors and escort them to the studio

28   What was fortunate for Cressida?

A   She was familiar with a piece of equipment.
B   She spent a lot of time in the editing suite.
C   She was given a chance to interview someone.

29   What does Cressida fed she needs to improve?

A   her understanding of business
B   her organisational skills
C   her ability to work in a team
30   What has given her an idea for her final assignment?
A   a meeting with a public relations professional
B   seeing a politician speaking to an audience
C   a disagreement with one of the TV presenters

SECTION 4
Questions 31-40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
 

THE HISTORY OF THE ELECTRIC GUITAR

NAME OF
DATE MAKER FEATURES
GUITAR

similar in shape to
1890S Orville Gibson no name
a 31…………..

made of metal, good for

1925 John Dopyera The National Guitar
playing 32……….. music

C.F. Martin strings made

1930S The Dreadnought
Company of 33…………..

used two 35………..
George
1931 The 34………….. shaped like horseshoes to
Beauchamp
increase sound

Adolph The Rickenbacker

1935 made from 36…………..
Rickenbacker Electro Spanish
 the first to be
1941 Les Paul The log
completely 37…………..

The Fender its simplicity made it ideal

1950 Leo Fender
Broadcaster for 38…………..

1951 Leo Fender The 39………….. easy to carry around

The Gibson Les

1952 Ted McCarty 40………….. in colour
Paul

The Fender
1954 Leo Fender double cutaway design
Stratocaster

TEST 15
SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for
each answer.
Costwise Car Hire
Example                                        Answer
Number of offices in Sydney:  ……3……
Booking reference number: 1……………
Office just by 2……………. terminal.
Opening hours: 3……………. to …………..
After-hours charge: 4 $……………
Cheapest model of car available: 5…………….
Information needed when hooking: 6……………. number
Length of hire period: 7……………..
Reduce cost by driving under 8………….. km per week.
Insurance does not cover: 9…………….
After hours put keys in box near the office on the 10……………

SECTION 2
Questions 11-15
The following are essential requirements for which jobs?
Write the correct letter,  A,  B  or  C, next to questions  11-15.
Essential requirements
A     foreign languages
B     willingness to travel abroad
C     professional qualification

11   conference organizer     …………

12   catering manager           …………
13   housekeeper                   …………
14   fitness centre staff          …………
15   reservations assistant    …………

Questions 16-20
Choose  FIVE  answers from the box and write the correct letter,  A-G, next to
questions  16-20.
A     CV
B     names of referees
C     work permit
D     recruitment seminar
E     evidence of qualifications
F     conditions of employment
G     initial interview
 INTERNATIONAL FINEST GROUP
RECRUITMENT PROCEDURES
register interest in working for International Finest Group
↓
receive personal code and check 16………….
↓
download application form
↓
send in form and attach 17………….
↓
receive reply and confirm 18………….
↓
send in 19……………
↓
attend 20……………

SECTION 3
Questions 21 and 22
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO possible objections to a roof garden are
discussed?
A     problems of access
B     the cost of construction
C     the time needed to install it
D     who will look after it
E     how to support the weight of it

Questions 23 and 24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Which TWO recent developments in roof-garden building are
mentioned?
A     waterproof barrier materials
B     drainage systems
C     tank designs
D    lightweight construction materials
E     watering systems

Questions 25-30
Label the diagram below.
Write the correct letter  A-H  next to questions  25-30.
25   wall
26   electric wire
27   fibre optic cable
28   wooden post
29   glass cap
30   acrylic rod
SECTION 4
Questions 31-36
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.
The Argus system
Developed by Rob Holman in N. Carolina with other researchers.
Research is vital for understanding of 31……………….
Matches information from under the water with information
from 32……………. According to S. Jeffress Williams, useful because can
make observations during a 33………………
Dr Holman’s sand collection
Dr H. has samples from every 34……………….
Used in teaching students of 35……………….
e.g. US East Coast display: grains from south are small, light-coloured
and 36…………….. in shape

Questions 37-40
Complete the flow-chart below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Taking samples when travelling

write date and

to dig sand, a plastic or store in plastic
→ → place, using
metal 37……… is ideal bags
a 38………..

After reaching home

log samples, noting → Dry sample → transfer to → add at least

location including one 40……….
 which part of
on 39………. container immediately
beach

TEST 16
SECTION 1
Questions 1-10
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

HOSTELS

Cost of double
Name Location notes
room

Membership card
Example 10
offers discount on
Hostelling minutes from $50 per night but
entry to 2………..
International downtown by only $1…………
Internet access
West End Answer …..… for members
costs $3
bus.…….
per 3………….

Was built as a
Near beach. hotel
$62. Meals extra
4………….. Two-minute in 7………….
but only available
Hostel walk Can
in 6…………..
to 5…………. hire 8…………
from hostel

Backpackers In 9………… $45 plus $5 for A 10………… on

 every floor for
Hostel district breakfast
guests to use
 

SECTION 2
Questions 11-15
Label the map below.
Choose  FIVE  answers from the box and write the correct letter  A-H  next to
questions  11-15.
A     biography
B     fiction
C     magazines
D     newspapers
E     non-fiction
F     photocopiers
G     reference books
H     study area
Questions 16-20
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
16   After two years, library members have to
A   show proof of their current address.
B   pay for a new membership card.
C   bring a passport or identity card into the library.

17   What happens if you reserve a book?

A   It will be available after five days.
B   You can collect It a week later.
C   You will be contacted when it is available.

18   Which materials can be borrowed for one week only?

A   some reference books
B   CD-ROMs
C   children’s DVDs

19   On which day does the library stay open later than it used to?
A   Wednesday
B   Saturday
C   Sunday

20   Large bags should be left on the

A   first floor.
B   second floor.
C   third floor.

SECTION 3
Questions 21-25
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
21   Why did Anita and Lee choose to talk about John Chapman?
A   He was Lee’s childhood hero.
B   They wanted to talk about the USA.
C   He was relevant to the topic of their studies.

22   Where did the students record their sources of information?

A   on their laptops
B   on a handout
C   on a database

23   The tutor claims she does not understand whether

A   apples grew in America before Europeans arrived.
B   the Native Americans had always eaten apples.
C   American apples were first bred in Europe.

24   The tutor says the audience was particularly interested to hear
about
A   grafting techniques in ancient China.
B   the cultivation of apples in Kazakhstan.
C   the spread of apples along the Silk Route.

25   How will Anita and Lee present their follow-up work?
A   on the department website
B   as a paper
C   as a poster

Questions 26-30
What do Lee and Anita agree about their presentation skills
with their tutor?
Write the correct letter  A,  B  or  C  next to questions  26-30.
A     excellent
B     acceptable
C     poor

Presentation skills
26   use of equipment     …………..
27   handling software    …………..
28   timing of sections     …………..
29   design of handout    …………..
30   clarity of speech        …………..

SECTION 4
Questions 31- 40
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD for each answer.

INVESTIGATING TASTE

Procedure Result Cause

more yellow added to subjects believed

brain influenced by
green colour extra 32………… added
product presentation
of 31………….. to drink

gum chewed until it

mint sweetness necessary
is 33…………. then
flavor 34…………… for mintiness
again with sugar
same drink tasted cold 35………… drink temperature affects
and at room temperature seems sweeter sweetness

with louder crunch,

crisps eaten in rooms sound affects taste
subjects believed crisps
which were 36………….. perceptions
taste 37……………

variety of cheese sauces subjects believed some 38………… affects

prepared sauces tasted less strong taste perceptions

two different subjects still

brain is filling the
flavoured 39………… tasted 40………….
taste ‘gap’
tasted together when no longer there