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PAPER 1 Reading ~ ~ PART 1 1 A: Incorrect: If he's a three-time world champion, he can't have lost frequently. 1 B: Incorrect: He looks gentle, but he wasn't gentle in the ring. 1 C: Incorrect: He must have fought back to be world champion three times. 1 D: Correct: 'he was just a hulk who knew how to take a

hit'. 2 A: Incorrect: After two autobiographies, he has written a novel. 2 B: Incorrect: This is the opposite of what the text says. 2 C: Correct: 'a brilliant first novel ... likely to gain a wide readership'. 2 D: Incorrect: 'there is far more to it than that'. 3 A: Incorrect: The paragraph is about his parents, not about his childhood. 3 B: Correct: 'His father was an athletics director ... his mother a physical education teacher'. 3 C: Incorrect: There's reference to his parents' educational background, not his. 3 D: Incorrect: If it meant background in athletics, the text would say that he came from this stock. 4 A: Incorrect: They weren't afraid. They thought he would get hurt. 4 B: Incorrect: They insisted on a college education, not training. 4 C: Incorrect: They thought he would quit, not that they wanted him to. 4 D: Correct: '1 am pretty sure they thought l'd get hurt and quit wrestling'. 5 A: Incorrect: He could be in good condition because he has retired, not although he has. 5 B: Correct: 'He looks in remarkably good condition for someone who spent 20 years in the ring'. '5 C: Incorrect: It doesn't say that that he stopped wrestling five years ago. 5 D: Incorrect: He says ifs amazing what retirement can do, not that he is amazed. 6 A: Incorrect: He used to resent it, which means that now he doesn't. 6 B: Incorrect: He doesn't say that wrestlers are not good actors. 6 C: Correct: '1 used to really resent the acting label, but it is acting'. 6 D: Incorrect: He means that the acting aspect of wrestling sometimes comes close to being real. 7 A: Incorrect: This didn't make him quit. 7 B: Incorrect: He gave up wrestling partly because of his children's reaction when he got hurt. He didn't give up because he was getting hurt. 7 C: Correct: 'they stopped enjoying if. 7 D: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. 8 A: Correct: 'Wrestling is ail about characters'. 8 B: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. 8 C: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. 8 D: Incorrect: There's no reference to this in the text.

~ ~ PART 2 9 E: Link between 'best-selling video game' in the previous sentence and 'Its success'. Also, link between 'lts success lies in the use of special e=ec:s and 'stunning action sequences that rely on fanra effects'. 10 H: Contrastive link between 'film makers have startea tc realise that they could set films in similar sei-fi fu ~e worlds' and 'However, the difficulty for the producers of Hollywood appears to be .. .', 11 A: Link between 'People who enjoyed the film will probably want to buy the videogame' and 'This clearly creates a new market opportunity for the videogame industry'. 12 G: Link between the question 'Why do some players feel disappointed by films based on their favourite games?' and the answer 'One reason is technical'. 13 C: Link between "vour favourite thriller', 'You wouldn't be interested in watching the film if vou knew the identity of the murderer' and 'ln films Vou are not supposed to have access to ail the information'. 14 D: Link between 'Suspense and mystery are essential elements of film-making' in the previous paragraph and 'This is not true for videogames'. 15 B: ink between "films and videogames', 'We go to the cinema to let someone else tell us a story' and 'a story and agame'. ~ ~ PART 3

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1 just don't think ifs a very interesting job. 17 C: my mother has always tried to steer me away from taking up the profession 18 D: but then 1 began to think of the disadvantages 19 A: he always tried to push me into taking up the same profession 20 C: Most of the other actors l've met ... strike me as very arrogant people; 1 don't really think l'd get on with them. 21 B: my mother wasn't getting paid very weil 22 D: 1 don't really think my dad's job affected my decision at ail 23 A: My dad is a free-lance builder, like his father and his grandfather 24 B: there aren't so many jobs available in pure research 25/6 B: My mother did try to motivate me to take an interest in science subjects 25/6 D: trying to get me interested in taking a teaching qualification 27 C: worrying about where the next job's coming from '28 A: 1 do worry that we might have a big fight about this some time in the future 29 C: very few people get to the top of the profession 30 D: He also used to tell me about the satisfaction vou can get from teaching

Questions 1-15 = 2 marks each Questions 16-30 = 1 mark each The total score is adjusted ta give a mark out of 40.

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PAPER 2 Writing ~ ~ PART 1 Question 1 Style: FormaI. Do not use informai expressions. Content: 1 Say you have seen the advertisement and want more information. 2 Ask where the school is and where the nearest underground station is. 3 Ask how big the classes are and what the facilities are. 4 Ask what dates you can register at the school. 5 Ask what sort of leisure activities can be arranged and say what you like (going to.the cinema, going to museums, etc.), 6 Ask what sort of accommodation is available. 7 Ask if the priee includes the cost of accommodation. 8 Finish by saying you are looking forward to hearing from Mrs Brown. ~ ~ PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Decide who the narrator is and think of one or two other characters. 2 The telephone cali must have been about something that happened or will happen. Decide what single event can change one's life forever. Describing this event will be the main part of your story. 3 ln your story you must also explain the situation before the main event and the way it has or will affect Mark's life. Question 3 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain what you are going to write about. Say what your favourite possession is. 2 Now describe the possession: how'Ionq you've had it, who gave it to you, what ifs like, etc. 3 Explain why it means so much to you. Is it associated with some special event in your life? What kind of memories are connected with it? Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Write a short introduction and describe the film in general terms. Say what the film is called, what kind of film it is. who directed it and who acts in it. 2 Describe and comment on the plot, characters and special effects. 3 Conclude by saying why you think the film is worth seeing. Question 5(a) Style: InformaI. Content: Choose the character that is most interesting. He or she does not have to be the main character or the hero in the book. Explain what makes this character interesting. Describe how he or she interacts with the rest of the characters. If this was a film, suggest what sort of actor or actress could play the part best. FeE Tests Answer key

Question 5 (b) Style: Formai or neutral. Do not use informai expressions. Content: Start by saying whether you agree or disagree (or partly agree) with the statement. If you agree, think of two examples in the book you have read to show that conflicts make you keep on reading. If you disagree, give examples of other things that make you keep on reading. The two parts of the Writing Paper have equal marks. The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40.

PAPER 3 Use of English ~ ~ PART 1 1A 2C 12 A

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attractions (verb to noun, plural form) height (adjective to noun) construction (verb to noun) exciting (verb to adjective) competition (verb to noun) imaginative (verb to adjective) drawings (verb to noun, plural form) ideal (noun to adjective) surprisingly (verb to adjective to adverb) recognition (verb to noun)

~ ~ PART 4 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

know 1 the cost of should not 1 have deleted due to 1 the bad had better 1 not be take 1 advantage of has been 1 translated can't afford 1 to buy not phone 1 unless she gets

Questions 1-34 = 1 mark each Questions 35-42 = 2 marks each The total score is adjusted to give a mark out of 40.

PAPER4 Listening ~ ~ PART 1 1B

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, mlL...::..2--PAPER 1 Reading H PART 1 1 A: Incorrect: She isn't surprised by the fact that she's driving. B: Incorrect: It doesn't surprise her that she has been living in London for so long. C: Correct: 'For a moment the town mouse 1 have become is being seen by the country mouse 1 used to be'. 1 D: Incorrect: She would choose to live in the city again 'given a new start'. 2 A: Correct: 'the haunting sound of their wing beats gave way to silence'. 2 B: Incorrect: 'Hauntinq' here doesn't suggest frightening. 2 C: Incorrect: The sound of the wings beating is not loud. 2 D: Incorrect: The swans interrupt her brother, but they don't disturb or worry him. 3 A: Incorrect: The writer says that ifs not a 'picturesque' part of the coast. 3 B: Incorrect: There's no suggestion about this in the text. 3 C: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. 3 D: Correct: 'There are probably few days when he does not pause to recognise its loveliness'. 4 A: Incorrect: The lake itself is not evidence of change. 4 B: Incorrect: Landowners have created lakes in the past as weil. 4 C: Correct: 'Formerly, landowners would almost certainly have made such changes for their own benefit, but this time it was done to ...'. 4 D: Incorrect: The need for preservation is not evidence of change. 5 A: Correct: 'second-homers, together with commuters, have come to be accepted as a vital part of the country scene'. 5 B: Incorrect: It doesn't answer the question. 5 C: Incorrect: The text doesn't say where they are from. 5 D: Incorrect: There's no support for this in the text. 6 A: Incorrect: The point is that people from workingclass families are going to university. 6 B: Incorrect: Moving from the countryside is not an example of social mobility. 6 C: Incorrect: Social mobility has to do with changes in occupation, not with whether one's job is in the city or not. 6 D: Correct: 'the children of today's workers may be moving into the same kind of jobs as the secondhomers and the retired'.

7 A: Incorrect: It also depends on your personality and the personality of your neighbours. 7 B: Correct: 'perhaps it was always mainly in their minds'. 7 C: Incorrect: Much depends on the personality of your neighbours. 7 D: Incorrect: There are examples in the text where social life in the country is more exciting than social life in the city ('social life seems dizzying to a Londoner'). 8 A: Incorrect: There's no evidence in the text that she had problems adjusting to life in London. 8 B: Incorrect: She says '1 do enjoy my life'. 8 C: Incorrect: There's no reference to the personality of people in her street. 8 D: Correct: 'This is very unlike living in a London street'. ~ ~ PART 2 9 B: Link between 'CyberGirl has been successfully promoted as an ordinary sixteen-year-old teenage singer' and 'idols must have the same strengths and weaknesses as their fans'. 10 H: Link between 'When asked if she is real, CyberGirl replies ... , adding defiantly that at least she is always there for her fans' and 'This gives virtual pop ~tars a competitive edge over mass-marketed artists or boy bands who have very little contact with their fans'. 11 E: Link between 'her creators deny that she is merely a cheap alternative to a real singer' and 'ln fact, ... CyberGirl has a great many advantages over fleshand-blood acts'. 12 A: Link between the question 'Could CyberGirl ever go on tour?' and the answer 'Sure she cou Id'. 13 D: Link between 'French male cyberstar' and 'The fans want to know whether he gets hungry'. 14 C: Link between the fact that viewers regard the characters of soap operas as real people and send flowers and chocolates to the TV studios when the characters are in hospital and 'The people who do that aren't crazy'. 15 G: Link between 'this time the teenagers aren't even idolising a real person' and 'Ifs utterly pathetic, sad and a bit ridiculous'. ~ ~ PART 3 16 A: 17 D: 18 B: 19/20 ,19/20 21 A: 22 D: 23 B: 24 C: 25 C: 26 A:

This gained a lot of publicity for the school. a website that the school had started a leading expert on wild birds was invited A: and handed over f750 to the World Wildlife Fund D: fl,OOO was donated to the ... Wildlife Rescue Service the school magazine brought out a special edition ... where pupils expressed their feelings took pupils to the coastal marshes of Easton-on-Sea a report monitoring the progress of species threatened with extinction the effects of changes in climatic patterns how pollution can destroy historie buildings in the region They cycled through the city ... the benefits of cycling

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27 A: a survey ... into air pollution in the local shopping centre 28 D: to measure the levels of noise in Stanley Road 29 C: to launch a campaign for the restoration of the medieval square 30 D: The pupils at this inner-city comprehensive school

PAPER 2 Writing ~ ~ PART 1 Question 1 Style: FormaI. Content: 1 Explain vou are writing on behalf of Mr and Mrs Stanton. 2 Say vou want to reserve a room for the dates given. Give details about the type of room vou want. 3 Check that vegetarian food can be served (both lunch and dinner). 4 Ask for a list of tours and check that there are English-speaking guides. 5 Ask for information on priee and check that breakfast is included in the price. 6 Ask the manager to confirm the arrangement in writing.

Question 5(a) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: ln your introduction explain if the book or story could be performed as a play. Briefly describe the main scenes that Vou would select and comment on whether the characters are interesting enough for a play. Summarise your ideas and list the main problems of turning the book or story into a play. Question 5(b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: ln your introduction express your opinion. Then use the body of the essay to explain your reasons, using examples from the book. What exactly makes the book or story vou have read more appealing to men or women? ln your conclusion say why some people might disagree with vou.

PAPER3 Use of English ~ ~ PART 1 1B 2A 12 D

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H PART 2 ~ ~ PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral. Content: 1 ln your introduction state your opinion clearly. Say which of the two vou think is best. 2 ln the body of your essay give reasons for your choice and support them with examples. 3 Make a list of possible disadvantages of your preferred lifestyle and give examples. 4 ln your conclusion summarise which lifestyle vou prefer and why. Question 3 Style: Formai or neutral. Content: 1 Think of the typical teenager. What are the most popular spare time activities? 2 What are their favourite hobbies? Which are more popular with boys and which with girls? 3 Are teenagers keen on sports? Which are the most popular sports with boys? With girls? 4 How often do they go out? What do they do when they go out? 5 Summarise your ideas. Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Write a short introduction and give an overview of the trilogy. Describe briefly what the theme is. You could also mention who directed the different films and who acts in them. 2 Compare the film vou saw with the first two films. You could compare the plot, acting, soundtracks, costumes, special effects, etc. 3 Conclude by giving your opinion of the film and say if it is worth seeing.

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threatened (noun to verb, past participle) willing (noun to adjective) apparently (adjective to adverb) contents (verb to noun, plural form) possibility (adjective to noun) development (verb to non) unexpected (verb to negative adjective) housing (verb to abstract noun) addition (verb to noun) restrictions (verb to noun, plural form)

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not 1as expensive as should have told 1 me came across 1the photographs were painted 1 by are likely 1to start asked him 1 not to stay do not feel like 1going no tea 1 left

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1 B: Correct: This occurred while they were out walking in the Lake District. 2 A: Correct: 'lt is a living force that feels joy and sadness'. 3 C: Correct: 'Wordsworth's home ... is now one of the most popular destinations in the Lake District'. 4 D: Correct: 'Wordsworth himself was far from keen on tourists'. 5 C: Correct: 'because vou are walking in the footprints of William and Dorothy'. 6 C: Correct: 'they areri't tall yellow trumpets ... they're tiny ... They're grouped around individual trees rather thari collecting together'. 7 B: Correct: 'What you're seeing at last is nature transformed by human sight and imagination: 8 A: Correct: There are several suggestions in the text: 'a poem that expresses a basic spirit of the early English Romanticism', 'it's the way he chooses to describe scene as if it had human emotions', 'the central mystery of English Romanticism', etc. ~~ PART 2 9 F: Link between 'The population profile has changed' 'Iife expectancy has increased'. 10 C: Link between 'Mental activity ... can contribute to better health' and 'a very effective way of excercising the brai n'. 11 E: Link between how older people used to feel (in previous sentence) and 'This is how ... ', 12 G: Link between 'sophisticated strategy and simulation games' and 'are among the most popular of these'. 13 D: Contrastive link between 'grey gamers simply don't have the skills' and 'This couldn't be further from the truth' . 14 B: Contrastive link between 'they may have slower reaction times' and 'On the other hand, grey gamers have a preference for slower paced, mind challenging games'. 15 A: Link between 'a vast potential market exists out there' and 'targeting them would be comparatively more profitable for the business'. ~ ~ PART 3 16 D: It took me hours of hard work and a lot of money to convert the old storage room into a study. 17 C: The walls are covered with ail sorts of portraits, posters and landscapes 18 B: 1 like to retreat to my room and paint. l'rn not really an artist, just an amateur 19 D: 1 remember my grandfather spending endless hours in his library

20 A: 1 like to keep it clean and uncluttered, with just the basic kitchen table and chairs 21 D: The custom-made bookshelves cost a fortune, but 1 didn't mind at ail. 22 B: the light blue colour of the walls 23 A: We have bare floorboards 24 C: were still surrounded by miles of open fields 25 B: 1 can see right across the valley to the Welsh mountains in the far distance. 26 A: Benny, our Irish setter who has his bed in the back corner of the room 27 B: 1 have blinds at the windows 28 B: 1 could never wake up in a room that's gloomy ... Cloudy mornings make me feel miserable. 29 C: 1 was worried that our living room might be too big to be cosy 30 A: taking the guitar down from the hook above the table

PAPER 2 Writing ~~ PART 1 Question 1 Style: FormaI. Content: 1 ln your introduction state clearly that you're writing to complain. 2 Provide background information about the date and destination of your trip. 3 Complain about the coach being old and dirty, and about it leaving 30 minutes late. 4 Complain about the driver being rude and unhelpful. Say that he refused to help Vou with your luggage. 5 Explain that vou were not given a 25% discount, as stated in the advertisement, because the online booking had to be made at least a month in advance, which is not stated in the advert. 6 ln your conclusion ask for a full refund or a free return ticket. ~ ~ PART 2 Question 2 Style: Formai or neutral. Content: 1 Describe your favourite sport. Say if it is a team sport or individual sport. 2 Say if the sport is popular in your country. Give reasons why vou like it. Is it exciting to watch? 3 Describe the clothes and equipment required. Say if these are expensive and if they affect the popularity of the sport. 4 Describe the kind of people who take up the sport. Say what qualities are required and how fit vou have to be to take it up. Question 3 Style: InformaI. Content: 1 Begin your letter by saying how vou are and asking your aunt and uncle how they are. 2 Think of three things that have changed in your neighbourhood. Is the traffic the same? Is the area more densely populated? What about pollution? 3 How has life changed as a result? FeE Tests Answer key

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4 Say how vou feel about these changes. Are vou concerned about the future of the area? Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Write a short introduction. Give the title of the play, which book it was based on, who put it on, and where. 2 ln one or two paragraphs, comment on the various aspects. Was the play weil written? Was it weil acted? What were the sets and costumes like? 3 Vou could also compare the play with the book and give your opinion on how successful the adaptation was. 4 Conclude by describing how the audience reacted to the play, why they liked it, and give your own opinion. Question 5(a) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Explain what vou feel is the message that the writer wants to convey. Think of two or three sections or scenes that best illustrate the main theme of the book. Oescribe them in detail and explain why and how these connect to the central theme of the book. Question 5(b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: ln your introduction explain how much vou agree or disagree with the statement. Choose at least two main characters to support your opinion, showing either that they are complex or that they are simple. Give examples of actions that the characters perform which support your opinion. ln your conclusion say briefly why someone would disagree with the statement and summarise your opinion.

PAPER 3 Use of English ~ ~ PART 1 1C 2C 12 B

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PAPER4 Listening ~ ~ PART 1 1A

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PAPER 1 Reading ~ ~ PART 1 1 C: Correct: 'We love them ... we cannot escape We use them ... yet we worry ... We rely on them yet many of us dori't believe .. .', 2 B: Correct: 'the long-term effects ... will be entirely positive so long as the public can be convinced to make use of them'. 3 A: Correct: 'backbone of modern social life'. 4 C: Correct: 'mobiles are seen as being beyond the control of parents'. 5 A: Correct: 'supporting existing friendships and networks'. 6 B: Correct: 'public transport and traffic information'. 7 A: Correct: 'a route is automatically downloaded'. 8 0: Correct: 'Among the most important benefits', 'There are many other possibilities', 'Mobile phones can be used in education'. ~ ~ PART 2

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happily (adjective to adverb) expensive (noun to adjective) wealthy (noun to adjective) savings (verb to noun, plural form) departure (verb ta noun) luxurious (noun to adjective) disappointment (verb ta noun) boredom (verb to noun) freedom (adjective to noun) disastrous (noun to adjective)

~ ~ PART 4 35 apologised for 1 being late 36 reminds me 1 of 37 can afford 1the fare

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9 C: Link between 'Oogs often give the impression that they know exactly what their owners want, without being told' and 'This sensitivity'. 10 F: Link between 'can go wild' and 'Such cases' in the next sentence. 11 B: 'These' refers to 'important occupations' in the previous sentence. 12 H: It answers the question in the previous sentence ('do some people go too far?'). 13 E: Susan Brown is an example of a pet owner who has become very selective about her pet's diet. 14 0: Link between' 'start counting calories' and 'Restrictions on how much they eat'. 15 G: 'Examples of these' refer to 'uncharacteristic ways' in the previous sentence.

• PART 3 16 C: 1 didn't pass the test until my fourth attempt 17 A: 1 thought because 1 knew how a car works it would make a difference. That was a big mistake! 18 D: she used to tell me how awful it was, which put me off a lot 19 C: My childhood ambition was to be the first woman Formula One world champion! 20 B: 1 was shaking and my knees were trembling 21 D: my parents said that the driving lessons would be a present for my birthday 22 D: l've got a part-time job delivering books ... and 1 have to use their delivery van 23 C: my aunt, who has a farm, let me go into a field and drive around 24 B: 1 almost had an accident! 25 C: the other part of the test wasn't nearly as hard 26 A: \ haven't had the chance ta drive a car ever suvce 1 got my licence 27/8 B: 1 know what my parents are getting me for my birthday 27/8 C: l'rn confident l'II have enough to buy a decent second-hand car 29 A: l'd been riding a motorbike for six months 30 D: 1 just booked ten lessons at first. but in the end 1 needed over three times that many!

PAPER 2 Writing ~ ~ PART 1 Question 1 Style: FormaI. Content: 1 Say vou have seen the advertisement and want more information. 2 Ask when the flat is available and say when vou need it. 3 Ask whether the flat is furnished. 4 Ask what the address is and whether the flat is noisy. 5 Ask how much the rent is. 6 Finish by saying vou are looking forward to hearing from Mr Hopkins.

3 Think of what has happened before they burst out laughing. Give some background information before Vou describe the main event of the story. 4 Describe Helen and Steve's feelings and reactions to the main event of the story and say how it affected their 1 ives. Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 ln the introduction give the title of the film and mention briefly the historical event it is based on. Vou could give some basic information such as who directed it and who acted in it. 2 Describe the event as it happened in history and compare it with the film. Vou could combine this with a description of the real-life people who took part in the event and the way they were portrayed in the film. 3 Comment on the costumes and perhaps also on the film sets, soundtrack and any other features of the film which were important. 4 Conclude by saying whether Vou think the film was historically accu rate, and whether vou think people should see it. Question 5(a) St?le: Formai or neutral. Content: Think of a main event that affects the plot and development of characters. Give some background information. Say what happens before the main event. Then describe the event. Explain briefly which characters are involved in it and what their involvement is. Now explain why this event is important for the development of the story and how it affects the characters. Question 5(b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Start by saying whether vou agree or disagree with the statement. Don't forget that Vou can 'half agree' with the statement; for instance, vou cou Id say the characters need only be slightly exaggerated to be interesting. Then find examples from the book that support your opinion.

~. PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 State the aim of the report. 2 Describe the young people in your area: what are their likes and dislikes. 3 Explain what they normally eat and drink. Say what their favourite eating places are. 4 Say what kind of food would be healthier. 5 Suggest how they could be encouraged to try eating healthier food. Question 3 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Decide who Helen and Steve are. Are they friends, colleagues or brother and sister? How old are they? Are they studying or working? 2 Decide if your story will begin or end with the prompt sentence.

PAPER3 Use of English ~. PART 1 1B 2B 12 A

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33 competitors (verb to noun, plural form) 34 encourage (noun to verb) ~. PART 4 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42

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12 H: Link between 'one of the biggest problems', 'The challenge is to create a piece of machinery which will be delicate enough ... but at the same time strong enough to ... :. 13 D: Link between 'every new invention has been regarded with some suspicion at first' and 'The real question is whether ... enough people will overcome their doubts'. 14 F: Link between "the small shopkeeper in inner-city areas' and 'Many shops like these'. 15 G: Link between 'considerable advantages' and 'Machines do not take lunch breaks ... lsn't this the sort of efficiency people want from a shop these days?'

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PAPER 1 Reading ~ ~ PART 1 1 C: Correct: 'This' refers to the comment he made about the referee ('Just what Vou would expect from a woman'). 2 A: Correct: 'the manager ... was forced to resign after criticising the country's first woman referee'. 3 C: Correct: She says that he can think what he wants, and she is confident that he is in the minority. 4 A: Correct: It refers to developing 'a thick skin'. 5 B: Correct: 'Fans have not updated their vocabulary to take account of female officiais'. 6 D: Correct: 'it helps increase women's interest in football generally'. 7 A: Correct: 'cultural rather than legal barriers'. 8 B: Correct: 'They are scared vou will give them a card more readily.' H PART 2 9 B: Link between 'the two large display windows' and 'The display on the right'. 10 A: Link between the description of the two windows in the previous paragraph and 'A central console between the windows'. 11 E: Link between 'the total vou have to pay', 'For security reasons, Vou have to do this' and 'vou can only collect the goods after you've paid'.

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16 D: unique opportunity to raise some cash for the Red Cross 17 C: One thing that annoyed me ... was the attitude of people watching. 18 A: but in the end it seems to be worth it 19 B: asked me to join her a few mornings a week 20 B: 1 didn't even get to the end of the course 21 A: when 1started to feel a bit of fatigue kicking in and hit the wall 22 D: four of us from the office 23 C: physically 1don't think 1have a great deal of talent or ability 24 D: so 1joined the [jogging] club 25 B: l've entered for the Berlin Marathon 26/7 A: Running long distance is a bit like life too. 26/7 C: Long distance running is a good discipline for life itself. 28 D: drag myself out of bed on cold winter mornings ... in the pouring rain 29 B: we watched the news ... he could see my face 30 A: 1can reach the open countryside in just a couple of minutes on foot from my front door step.

PAPER2 Writing •• PART 1 Question 1 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Thank her for her letter and say vou like the idea of a visit. 2 Ask for sorne information about her group. 3 Ask exactly when they plan to visit and if it would be possible to have a discussion about British folk music after the concert. 4 Suggest having dinner after the programme. 5 Tell her that vou would be happy to find accommodation for the members of the group. You could suggest a hotel or bread and breakfast accommodation. You could even offer to put people up at the homes of your society members. 6 Give information about your own society: how many members there are, how old they are, what kind of music they are interested in, etc. 7 Finish by saying that vou are looking forward to hearing from her soon.

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Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain whether there is much difference between growing up in a small family and growing up in a large family. 2 Sum up the advantages and disadvantages of a small family. Give examples. 3 Sum up the advantages and disadvantages of a large family. Give examples. 4 Suggest which one might be better and why.

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InformaI. 1 Describe the place where Vou now live. 2 Sum up the differences between life in this small village and your previous life in a city. 3 Explain what vou enjoy and don't enjoy about the present situation. Illustrate your points with examples. 4 Say how Vou feel about the future, and how Vou think vou will adapt to this new situation. Have Vou regretted moving? If vou had the chance, would vou go back to the city? 4 Neutral or informaI. 1 Vou could begin by saying whether the film Vou are going to write about is the best or worst film vou have seen this year. 2 Give some basic information about the film, such as who directed it and who acted in it. 8riefly say what the film was about. 3 Discuss what exactly it was about the film that made it so good/bad. Perhaps compare it ta other good/bad films vou have seen. Comment on the film script, the acting, and any other features that were important. 4 Finish by recommending it or warning people not ta see it. 5(a) InformaI. Start by recommending this book ta your friend. Say what the book is about and what vou liked most about it. Give reasons why vou think your friend would enjoy reading it during his or her holiday. Vou may also mention aspects of the book that vou think your friend may not particularly like.

5(b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Give your opinion about the ending in the book or short story. Give reasons why Vou like or dislike it. Suggest an alternative ending. Explain how this ending compares ta the one in the book or short story. Is it more optimistic? Is it more dramatic?

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8: Correct: 'yes, really, a menu of pillows'. C: Correct: 'The Wensley hotels are ail about the little extras - and clearly there are enough people willing ta pay for them'. A: Correct: 'will ensure the chain's continued success'. D: Correct: 'people still want luxury, particularly as they are now getting it from fewer and fewer places'. C: Correct: 'lt's still about motivating people and encouraging people sa the guests have the best possible treatment'. 8: Correct: '1 would love ta be in Edinburgh but 1don't know that the market is robust enough'.

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7 D: Correct: 'The chain is also launching boutique hotels ... the first opens later this year in Naples'. 8 C: Correct: 'Mr Watson is a busy man - and likes it that way'. ~ ~ PART 2 9 E: Link between the question (What is this learning disability ... 7) and 'dyscalculics cannot recognise ... count them one by one'. 10 A: Link between 'huge prablems' and 'Another problem'. 11 G: Link between 'concept of time' and 'difficulty in reading schedules and remembering the order in which things happened'. 12 8: Link between 'end up miles away from their intended destination' and 'On top of getting lost'. 13 F: Link between 'how much money they have got left' and 'Dealing with cash ... fear'. 14 D: Link between 'cannet coordinate the movements of their body' and 'impossible to recall the complicated step sequence of a dance'. 15 C: Contrastive link between the prablems listed in the previous paragraphs and 'On the other hand, dysca Icu 1 ics are very good at creative arts'. ~ ~ PART 3 16 D: the book took me half a year to write 17 C: 1 was pretty offended at the time 18 D: the artistic work on the coyer, which 1 really hated at first 19 A: 1 had no access to a word pracessor 20 B: 1 ... forgot about the book for about ten years 21 A: 1 vowed l'd never write a biography again 22 A: My first published work was a biography of the Duke of Wellington 23 D: It was a work of history, a study of the Industrial Revolution 24 C: Vou might have seen the film that was based on my first novel 25 B: 1 would write ten pages every morning 26 C: he wasn't interesting enough 27 D: 1 had to be strict about how long 1 would work for 28 C: in the short stories l'd had published before 29 B: running the risk of including inaccuracies 30 A: 1 was awarded the General Haig Memorial Prize for the book

PAPER 2 Writing ~ ~ PART 1 Question 1 Style: InformaI. Content: 1 Explain that vou are going to the holiday camp vou went to last year. 2 Invite your friend to come with vou. 3 Describe the place and say why it is fun for the entire family. 4 Describe the sports facilities and give examples of the activities available. 5 Say when vou would like to go and suggest by when vou have to book. 6 Finish by saying vou hope your friend will agree to come.

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H PART 2

Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Begin by saying that a pet can change your life. 2 Give reasons why vou think sa. 3 Describe the experience of having a pet. 3 Give one or more examples of someone whose life changed after he or she got a pet. 4 Suggest how having a pet can influence different people in different ways. Question 3 Style: Neutra\. Content: 1 Describe the job vou did and the place where Vou worked. 2 Give reasons why this was a positive/negative experience for vou. 3 Explain what vou enjoyed and why. Explain what vou didn't enjoy and why. 4 Suggest why this (or similar summer job) might be a good experience for teenagers. Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Begin by giving some basic information about the play: who directed it, who acted in it, where it is on. 2 Give a brief outline of the story. 3 Comment on the acting, the sets and costumes. 4 Discuss the reviews the play has received focusing on what the negative ones said about the play and why. 5 Say why Vou think the negative criticisms were unfair and give your own opinion of the play. 6 Conclude by saying whether vou think the play is worth seeing. Question 5(a) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Start by saying whether vou agree, party agree or disagree with the statement. For example, the message might help people, but not in everyday life. Then find examples fram the book of themes or messages that support your opinion. Question 5 (b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: State the aim of the report and say whether vou think the book would be suitable for this particular age group. Explain the reasons why it would be appropriate or inappropriate and give specific examples from the book. Think of events that would (or would not) be understandable to 14-year-old children. Finally, decide if the subject of the book cou Id be used for discussion in class.

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~ ~ PART 2 9 A: Contrastive link between 'the government would not allow anyone to operate a private radio station' and 'However, the government's power only extended ta the country itself .. .', 10 C: Link between 'Du ring a period when pop music was extremely popular, the BBC played very little of it' and 'As a result, there were large numbers of young people who wanted ta listen ... but couldn't'. 11 F: Link between 'a radio station operating outside Britain' and 'this station'. 12 D: Link between the reasons given for Radio Caroline's popularity and 'The audiences loved it'. 13 H: Link between 'the British government decided that some action had to be taken' and 'a new law was passed'. 14 E: Link between the developments at the BBC and 'increasing number of listeners were switching from the pirate stations ta the eminent broadcaster'. 15 B: Link between 'Radio Caroline found itself in serious financial difficulties' and 'lts situation became even worse'. ~ ~ PART 3

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PAPER 1 Reading ~ ~ PART 1 1 C: Correct: 'the warmth would loosen rocks that were gripped by ice'. 2 D: Correct: 'it became obvious that this was going ta be an awkward route'. 3 A: Correct: 'it can easily be pushed off on ta vou by people climbing above'. 4 B: Correct: 'the air above suddenly seemed alive with falling rocks'. 5 C: Correct: 'a rock in your face is far less pleasant than a rock in your helmet'. 6 A: Correct: The 'overhanging.canopy of rock' would protect him from rocks falling on his head. 7 B: Correct: This is the sound of falling rocks described in previous paragraphs ('then crack again').

16 D: It was the first time l'd ever played the lottery. 17 A: 1 would write cheques for big amounts of money and posted them off to friends 18 B: Pat and 1 were part of a syndicate. 19 C: 1 had won ... about a year earlier 20 B: 1 had always considered myself a pretty unlucky persan 21 C: 1 would ... play the first numbers that came into my head 22 A: 1 never change the set of numbers that 1 play 23 D: giving quite a lot of the money ta the Red Cross and other charities 24 C: My two brothers, Pete and Fred, borrowed a handsome amount of money 25 B: determined not to let the money affect our lifestyle 26/7 B: 1 decided ta carry on working 26/7 D: 1 never considered giving up my job. 28C: 1 went completely the other way ... much smaller than the flat 1 had 29 A: 1 bought some shares in a computer software company 30 D: 1 just wish they'd treat me the way they always used ta.

PAPER 2 Writing ~ ~ PART 1 Question

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1 InformaI. 1 Say vou are glad she had a good time. 2 Thank her for the invitation and say vou would like to come. 3 Explain that Vou can't go on Friday evening and give a reason why.

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4 Ask if vou can go on Saturday morning. Ask what time and how to get there. Can Vou go by bus or by train? 5 Ask if vou need to bring anything special for the weekend, like your swimming costume. 6 Finish by asking her what plans she might have for Sunday evening. ~ ~ PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Decide on the narrator. Who are vou? How old are vou? Are vou working or studying? Where do vou live? 2 Decide why a phone cali could cause trouble. Why did Vou regret ma king that phone cali? Why was it a mistake? 3 Decide whether to begin or end with the prompt sentence. If Vou decide to begin the story with it, explain the events that happened before the phone calI. Explain what happened after the phone calI. How did that phone cali affect the narrator and main characters? 4 If vou end the story with the prompt sentence, describe the chain of events that led to the main event of the story. Keep the story simple and clear. Question 3 Style: InformaI. Content: 1 State your opinion clearly in the first paragraph. Say whether your friend should go on the exchange programme or not. 2 List the advantages and disadvantages of the programme. Give reasons for your views and provide examples from your own experience. 3 Wish your friend good luck whatever he or she decides to do. Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 ln the introduction, give some basic information about the film: who directed it, who acted in it and what it is about. 2 How good are the special effects? How heavily does the film rely on them? 3 Comment on the other aspects of the film: the story, acting, soundtrack, etc. 4 Give your opinion about this particular film. 5 Conclude by referring to the comment. Say whether vou think audiences are becoming bored with films that rely heavily on special effects. Question 5(a) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Start by saying whether vou agree or disagree with the statement. Is the setting important? Does the time and place make any difference to whether Vou like it or not? Think of the book or short story vou have read. Do vou think it has universal appeal? Do vou think that because of when and where it is set it will appeal to a specifie group of readers? Give reasons and support Vou views with examples from the book.

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Question 5(b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Start by saying whether Vou think the book is 'gripping and absorbing' or not. Give reasons. Is the plot interesting? Are the characters weil portrayed? Is the ending satisfactory? Think of parts of the book that support your opinion. Sum up by listing the strengths and weaknesses of the book you've read.

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has not changed 1 since apologise for 1 forgetting to spent the whole afternoon 1 sleeping refused to 1 be seen would not have fainted 1 if would rather 1 watch football than as soon as 1 vou receive has been 1 out of order

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PAPER 1 Reading ~ ~ PART 1 1 C: Correct: 'the person inside her body is actually a middle-aged woman'. 2 A: Correct: '1 don't have to do things for the sake of them ... l'rn only ever going to do the things that interest me'. 3 B: Correct: It is suggested that being so ambitious is something she might be embarrassed about. 4 C: Correct: '1 wanted to study and 1didn't want to stay where 1 was. 1 wanted more.' 5 D: Correct: She had to 'be on tirne, make sense, be logical'. 6 D: Correct: 'Sinclair prefers ... a small family car'. 7 D: Correct: 'Monev's never been a big part of my life'. 8 A: Correct: 'what cou Id possibly make me excited' ~ ~ PART 2 9 D: 'Not really' answers the question at the end of the previous paragraph. 10 G: 'them' refers to 'numbers from one to three' in the previous sentence. 11 F: Contrastive link between 'Humans remember things ... groups or categories' and 'Orangutans, on the other hand, appear to remember things according to where they saw them last'. 12 A: Link between 'Orangutans can become very emotional' and 'They feel extremely frustrated' in the next sentence. 13 C: Link between 'animais in captivity' and 'we cannot study ... in their natural environ ment'. 14 H: Link between 'There are differences ... work' and 'This becomes apparent ... the same task to do'. 15 B: Link between 'the ability to recognise themselves in a mirror' and 'This seems to suggest .. .', ~ ~,PART 3 16 A: sports can teach children the importance of teamwork .... sports are about working together towards a common goal 17 B: sports can teach vou how to be humble and realistic 18 D: Sports can teach vou ... how to remain focused 19 A: Almost everything else at school is about individual efforts 20 A: national sports ... benefit ... they are part of the school curriculum 21 D: the Olympic spirit ... which nowadays is more important than ever before 22 A: give children who are not high achievers a chance to excel at something 23 C: learn the importance of fair play 24 B: Being competitive is part of human nature ... provide an excellent outlet for this aggressiveness. 25 C: from the most popular ones ... to the less popular ones 26 B: the head didn't really think sports mattered 27 C: sports are often regarded as a sort of optional extra 28 A: girls don't get encouraged to do weil at sports 29 B: obesity ... nutritional value of food, etc. should be included in sports lessons

PAPER 2 Writing ~ ~ PART 1 Question 1 Style: Semi-formal. Content: 1 Thank her for her letter. 2 Ask if the tour can start earlier and give a reason why this would be a good idea. Suggest a time that the tour could start. 3 Say the youth discussion programme sounds interesting, and ask if vou can join in. 4 Ask where lunch will be. 5 Explain what sort of things vou would like to ask the station manager. 6 Say vou think the talk by the marketing manager might not be very interesting and ask if vou can interviewa programme presenter instead. 7 Finish by saying vou are looking forward to hearing from her again. ~~ PART 2 Question 2 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 ln the introduction, give some basic information about the play: who directed it, who acted in it and where it is showing. 2 Describe briefly what the play is about. Does the play have a theme? 3 Comment on other aspects of the play: the acting, sets, costumes, etc. 4 Explain why vou think it is a good play and why vou enjoyed it. 5 Discuss what advantages the theatre has over the cinema and illustrate what vou say using examples from the play vou saw. 6 Conclude by saying why vou think the theatre still has a lot to offer. Question 3 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: 1 Explain that vou think local traditions are important. 2 Give reasons and examples why they are important to small communities. 3 Discuss the danger of forgetting local traditions. 4 Give examples of traditions that are important for the cultural identity of people and should. therefore, be maintained. Question 4 Style: Neutral or semi-formal. Content: Decide who the narrator is. Decide what his or her personality and lifestyle is. Think of a decision that one can make and then regret for the rest of one's life. Is this a career decision? Is this a decision that affects family or friends? Give background information about the events leading to it. Make sure the decision of the narrator has negative results and describe them before Vou finish with the sentence vou have been given.

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Question 5{a) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Choose a 'miner' character from the book or short story Vou have read. Describe the character in detail. Say what makes this character interesting and provide examples to support your opinion. Explain why this character could be the main character in a different story. You may suggest the kind of story that he or she could be the main character of. Question 5{b) Style: Formai or neutral. Content: Decide which of the characters in the book or short story vou have read made an important decision. Describe the character and explain in detail the decision he or she had to make. Explain how this decision affected the life of the character and the lives of the rest of the characters. Say whether vou would have made the same decision if vou had found yourself in a similar situation.

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