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Part 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question.
W hat does it say?
Mark the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0
A You must stay with your luggage at all times.
B Do not let someone else look after your luggage.
C Remember your luggage when you leave.
Answer:
0 | A | B | C |
Tickets for the disco can be collected after tomorrow. | |
It is possible to reser do so by tomorrow. | |
Reserved tickets for the disco must be paid for today. |
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question.
W hat does it say?
Mark the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0
A You must stay with your luggage at all times.
B Do not let someone else look after your luggage.
C Remember your luggage when you leave.
Answer:
0 | A | B | C |
Press the button after the doors close. | |
Press the button while the doors are closing. | |
Press the button to close the lift doors. |
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question.
W hat does it say?
Mark the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0
A You must stay with your luggage at all times.
B Do not let someone else look after your luggage.
C Remember your luggage when you leave.
Answer:
0 | A | B | C |
What does Fatima want Pablo to do?
return the scarf he borrowed | |
lend her a scarf | |
look for the borrowed scarf |
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question.
W hat does it say?
Mark the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0
A You must stay with your luggage at all times.
B Do not let someone else look after your luggage.
C Remember your luggage when you leave.
Answer:
0 | A | B | C |
Mi ssa's Spanish class
will not be in the evening this week. | |
will be a day later than normal. | |
will no longer be on Thursday. |
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Look at the text in each question.
W hat does it say?
Mark the correct letter A, B, or C on your answer sheet.
Example:
0
A You must stay with your luggage at all times.
B Do not let someone else look after your luggage.
C Remember your luggage when you leave.
Answer:
0 | A | B | C |
You can use this medicine up to one month after opening it. | |
This bottle contains enough medicine for one month. | |
Unopened bottles of medicine must be thrown away within one month. |
Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below are all looking for a book to buy.
On the opposite page there are eight book reviews.
Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6-10 , mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
Ali enjoys reading crime stories which are carefully written so that they hold his interest right to the end. He enjoys trying to guess who the criminal really is while he’s reading.
London Alive | |
Burnham’s Great Days | |
The Missing Photograph Another story about the well- known policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in the same simple but successful way as the other Manning stories – I found it a bit disappointing as I guessed who the criminal was halfway through! | |
Gone West A serious look at one of the least- known regions of the United States. The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go West in search of new lives. The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history. | |
The Letter The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught. But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real cr iminals are. Written with intelligence, this story is so fast- moving that it demands the reader’sco mplete attention. | |
Let me tell you ... | |
The Last Journey J ohn Reynolds’ final trip to the African Congo two years ago unfortunately ended in his death. For the first time since then, we hear about where he went and what happened to him from journalist Tim Holden, who has followed Reynolds’ route. | |
Free at Last! Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for a crime he did not do, has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now out of prison, he has taken the advice of a judge to describe his experiences in a book. |
Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below are all looking for a book to buy.
On the opposite page there are eight book reviews.
Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6-10 , mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
Moni ca is a history teacher in London. She enjoys reading about the history of people in other parts of the world and how events changed their lives.
London Alive | |
Burnham’s Great Days | |
The Missing Photograph Another story about the well- known policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in the same simple but successful way as the other Manning stories – I found it a bit disappointing as I guessed who the criminal was halfway through! | |
Gone West A serious look at one of the least- known regions of the United States. The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go West in search of new lives. The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history. | |
The Letter The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught. But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real cr iminals are. Written with intelligence, this story is so fast- moving that it demands the reader’sco mplete attention. | |
Let me tell you ... | |
The Last Journey J ohn Reynolds’ final trip to the African Congo two years ago unfortunately ended in his death. For the first time since then, we hear about where he went and what happened to him from journalist Tim Holden, who has followed Reynolds’ route. | |
Free at Last! Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for a crime he did not do, has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now out of prison, he has taken the advice of a judge to describe his experiences in a book. |
Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below are all looking for a book to buy.
On the opposite page there are eight book reviews.
Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6-10 , mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
Silvia likes reading true stories which people have written about themselves. She's particularly interested in people who have had unusual or difficult lives.
London Alive | |
Burnham’s Great Days | |
The Missing Photograph Another story about the well- known policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in the same simple but successful way as the other Manning stories – I found it a bit disappointing as I guessed who the criminal was halfway through! | |
Gone West A serious look at one of the least- known regions of the United States. The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go West in search of new lives. The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history. | |
The Letter The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught. But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real cr iminals are. Written with intelligence, this story is so fast- moving that it demands the reader’sco mplete attention. | |
Let me tell you ... | |
The Last Journey J ohn Reynolds’ final trip to the African Congo two years ago unfortunately ended in his death. For the first time since then, we hear about where he went and what happened to him from journalist Tim Holden, who has followed Reynolds’ route. | |
Free at Last! Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for a crime he did not do, has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now out of prison, he has taken the advice of a judge to describe his experiences in a book. |
Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below are all looking for a book to buy.
On the opposite page there are eight book reviews.
Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6-10 , mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
Daniel is a computer salesman who spends a lot of time travelling abroad on planes. He enjoys detective stories which he can read easily as he gets interrupted a lot.
London Alive | |
Burnham’s Great Days | |
The Missing Photograph Another story about the well- known policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in the same simple but successful way as the other Manning stories – I found it a bit disappointing as I guessed who the criminal was halfway through! | |
Gone West A serious look at one of the least- known regions of the United States. The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go West in search of new lives. The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history. | |
The Letter The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught. But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real cr iminals are. Written with intelligence, this story is so fast- moving that it demands the reader’sco mplete attention. | |
Let me tell you ... | |
The Last Journey J ohn Reynolds’ final trip to the African Congo two years ago unfortunately ended in his death. For the first time since then, we hear about where he went and what happened to him from journalist Tim Holden, who has followed Reynolds’ route. | |
Free at Last! Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for a crime he did not do, has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now out of prison, he has taken the advice of a judge to describe his experiences in a book. |
Part 2
Questions 6-10
The people below are all looking for a book to buy.
On the opposite page there are eight book reviews.
Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6-10 , mark the correct letter (A-H) on your answer sheet.
Takumi doesn’t have much free time so he reads short stories which he can finish quickly. He likes reading stories about ordinary people and the things that happen to them in today's world.
London Alive | |
Burnham’s Great Days | |
The Missing Photograph Another story about the well- known policeman, Inspector Manning. It is written in the same simple but successful way as the other Manning stories – I found it a bit disappointing as I guessed who the criminal was halfway through! | |
Gone West A serious look at one of the least- known regions of the United States. The author describes the empty villages which thousands left when they were persuaded by the railway companies to go West in search of new lives. The author manages to provide many interesting details about their history. | |
The Letter The murder of a television star appears to be the work of thieves who are quickly caught. But they escape from prison and a young lawyer says she knows who the real cr iminals are. Written with intelligence, this story is so fast- moving that it demands the reader’sco mplete attention. | |
Let me tell you ... | |
The Last Journey J ohn Reynolds’ final trip to the African Congo two years ago unfortunately ended in his death. For the first time since then, we hear about where he went and what happened to him from journalist Tim Holden, who has followed Reynolds’ route. | |
Free at Last! Matthew Hunt, who spent half his life in jail for a crime he did not do, has written the moving story of his lengthy fight to be set free. Now out of prison, he has taken the advice of a judge to describe his experiences in a book. |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
The voyage begins in Scotland.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
Ther e are some examples of traditional buildings in Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
The ship stays overnight in Tromsø.
A | |
B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
Bear Island used to be a busy fishing centre.
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B |
Part 3
Questions 11-20
Look at the sentences below about a journey to the Arctic on board a ship.
Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.
Exploring the Arctic
The Arctic is one of the few places in the world untouched by pollution where you can see nature at its wildest and most beautiful. Join our ship the Northern Star from 2 to 18 July, for a 17-day voyage to the Arctic. During the voyage you are able to relax and get away from it all. There ar e no parties or film-shows to attend, quizzes to enter, or entertainers to watch. However, we do have specialists on board who are willing to answer any of your questions about the Arctic and who will talk about the animals and birds that you see on the trip.
After setting off from Scotland, we go north along the coast of Norway to Bear Island.Along the way you'll see thousands of seabirds and wonderful scenery, with rivers of ice and huge cliffs. You will have the chance to see reindeer, polar bears, and other Arctic animals. Although we have a timetable, experience has shown that we may have to change our direction a little, depending on the weather and on which animals appear.
The Northern Star is a very special ship and our past voyages have been very popular. Our cabins all have the same excellent facilities, which include a private bathroom and refrigerator. Our chefs are happy to prepare any food for people on special diets. Choose just what you want to eat from the wide variety available from the dining room buffet. There is a library, shop, clinic and plenty of space for relaxation. If you need some exercise, why not go jogging every morning around the decks, or do some swimming in the indoor pool.
Prices include economy class air travel and 16 nights onboard the Northern Star, all meals and excursions and all lectures.
Day 1 Board the Northern Star.
Days 2–7 We sail slowly north along the coast of Norway, stopping at places of interest.
Day 8 Tromsø. You need to get up at sunrise to see the whales as we sail towards Tromsø. Visit Tromsø to see the Arctic Museum, the cathedral and the beautiful old wooden houses. In the evening we sail away along the west coast to Bird Island, which is excellent for bird-watching.
Days 9–10 Bear Island. We arrive here in the early evening and stay overnight. Bear Island once had an active fishing industry, but today little of this remains. We will explore the island, looking out for Arctic flowers.
Days 11–16 Spitsbergen. A place of mountains and rivers of ice, it is home to a large variety of animals.
Day 17 Leave the ship in Spitsbergen and fly to London from Tromsø.
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B |
Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and pla yed the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone smile.
I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing,by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really. I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month.There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping!
What is the writer’s main purpose in writing the text?
to describe how he lives | |
to say what makes him laugh | |
to talk about his cooking ideas | |
to explain how he started in TV |
Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and pla yed the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone smile.
I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing,by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really. I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month.There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping!
What would a reader learn about Ainsley from the text?
He is a very good musician. | |
He likes to plan the family meals. | |
He is nervous about performing on stage. | |
He enjoys spending time with his family. |
Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and pla yed the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone smile.
I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing,by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really. I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month.There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping!
What does the writer say about himself?
He loves going out and meeting people. | |
He is very similar to his father. | |
He enjoys being popular. | |
He should go to bed earlier. |
Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and pla yed the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone smile.
I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing,by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really. I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month.There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping!
What does he say about his working life?
He would like to appear less on TV. | |
He gets his best ideas at certain times. | |
He prefers being a comedian. | |
He should practise cooking more. |
Part 4
Questions 21-25
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Ainsley Harriott
I’ve always been a bit of an entertainer and pla yed the funny man. I was a part-time comedian for years, so I learned how to stand in front of audiences. It made me sure of myself. I like being liked and I love making everyone smile.
I’ve lived in London all my life and have just moved to a larger house with my wife Clare and our two children, Jimmy and Madeleine. We spend a lot of time just singing and dancing around the house. I grew up with music because my dad is the pianist, Chester Harriott – who’s still playing,by the way. My working day is divided between television and writing cook books, though TV takes most of my time. I spend about five days a fortnight working on the cooking programmes I appear in. I eat all sorts of things at home but I only buy quality food. When I’m cooking, I experiment with whatever is in the fridge – it’s good practice for my TV series.
I’m a football fan and enjoy going to matches, but I’m a home-loving person really. I don’t like going to the pub but we do go out to eat about twice a month.There’s nothing better than a night at home playing with the children. I rarely go to bed before midnight. Late evening is when fresh thoughts on cooking usually come to me, so I often write or plan my programmes then. When I eventually get to bed, I have no trouble sleeping!
Which of the following is the best description of the writer?
Part 5
Questions 26-35
Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space.
For each question, mark the correct letter A, B, C or D on your answer sheet.
Example:
0 A everyone B someone C both D each
Answer: 0 A
Deep Sleep
Deep sleep is important for (0) ............. The actual (26) 26of sleep you need depends (27) 27your age. A young child (28) 28to sleep ten to twelve hours, and a teenager about nine hours. Adults differ a lot in their sleeping (29) 29For most of them, seven to eight hours a night is (30) 30, but some sleep longer, while others ma nage with only four hours. For a good night, having a comfortable (31) 31to sleep is very important. Also, there should be (32) 32of fresh air in th e room. A warm drink sometimes helps people to sleep, (33) 33it is not a good idea to drink coffee immediately before going to bed. (34) 34you have to travel a very long distance, try to go to bed earlier than usual the day before the (35) 35This will help you to feel more rested when you arrive.
序号 | A | B | C | D |
---|---|---|---|---|
26. | hoped | invited | pleased | wished |
27. | operated | played | performed | produced |
28. | few | some | each | all |
29. | over | more | close | near |
30. | planning | thinking | considering | wanting |
31. | what | who | which | whose |
32. | memory | idea | habit | choice |
33. | same | likely | similar | equal |
34. | bring | add | join | use |
35. | so | too | such | enough |
Writing
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
Writ e only the missing words on your answer sheet.
You may use this page for any rough work.
Example:
0 We had not been on a canal boat for two years.
It was two years ……………………………........ we had been on a canal boat.
Answer: 0 since
1 It to ok us a long time to decide where to go.
We spent a long time ……………………………........ where to go.
Writing
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
Writ e only the missing words on your answer sheet.
You may use this page for any rough work.
Example:
0 We had not been on a canal boat for two years.
It was two years ……………………………........ we had been on a canal boat.
Answer: 0 since
2 The boat did not move very quickly down the river.
The boat moved very ……………………………........ down the river.
Writing
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
Writ e only the missing words on your answer sheet.
You may use this page for any rough work.
Example:
0 We had not been on a canal boat for two years.
It was two years ……………………………........ we had been on a canal boat.
Answer: 0 since
3 We could not fish in many parts of the river.
We were not ……………………………........ fish in many parts of the river.
Writing
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
Writ e only the missing words on your answer sheet.
You may use this page for any rough work.
Example:
0 We had not been on a canal boat for two years.
It was two years ……………………………........ we had been on a canal boat.
Answer: 0 since
4 There was a small kitchen on the boat.
The boat ……………………………........ a small kitchen.
Writing
Part 1
Questions 1-5
Here are some sentences about a holiday on a canal boat.
For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
Writ e only the missing words on your answer sheet.
You may use this page for any rough work.
Example:
0 We had not been on a canal boat for two years.
It was two years ……………………………........ we had been on a canal boat.
Answer: 0 since
5 The sun shone every day of the boat trip.
It was ……………………………........ every day of the boat trip.
Writing Part 2
Question 6
You are going to move to a new flat.
Writ e an e-mail to an English friend of yours. In your e-mail, you should
• say where you are moving to
• explain why you are moving
• invite your friend to visit you.
Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.
Part 3
Writ e an answer to one of the questions (7 or 8 ) in this part.
Writ e your answer in about 100 words on your answer sheet.
Put the question number in the box at the top of your answer sheet.
Question 7
• This is part of a letter you receive from an English penfriend.
• Now write a letter, answering your penfriend’s questions.
• Write your letter on your answer sheet.
Question 8
• Your English teacher has asked you to write a story.
• Your story must begin with this sentence:
I fe lt nervous when the phone rang.
• Write your story on your answer sheet.