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Review Test 1 Listening Questions 1–5 Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. Danish culture: the concept of hygge Definition Can be described as an attitude to life of Danish people Winters with temperatures usually 1 degrees Celsius so people spend more time indoors Examples of hygge 2 or families meeting to eat together Spending time alone watching a film under a 3

Hygge nowadays Becoming well known because more Danish restaurants are opening around 4 and America 5 about hygge available to buy in shops and online

Questions 6–10 Complete the sentences below. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. 6 Danish people understand that there isn’t a link between being happy and having . 7 Research shows that Danish people are some of the world’s people. 8 The word hygge was first used in Danish in the century. 9 The word hygge is like the word in English. 10 Hygge means not having anything in our lives.

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Reading Questions 1–7 The reading passage has seven paragraphs, A–G. Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A–G from the list of headings below. 1 Paragraph A 2 Paragraph B 3 Paragraph C 4 Paragraph D



  5 Paragraph E 6 Paragraph F 7 Paragraph G

   

List of Headings i Living arrangements on the university campus ii Advice on choosing a university degree iii Examining the quality of specific study areas iv Returning to some universities v Getting feedback from other students vi The importance of good quality facilities vii Visiting facilities in the local area viii Ways of finding out which courses universities offer ix Visiting places to eat onsite

Questions 8–10 Answer the questions below. Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage for each answer. 8 According to Hannah Morrish, which aspect of university accommodation can vary? 9 What can students learn about in university cafés? 10 Who should you talk to to get an honest opinion of the university?

University Open Days A Deciding which degree to study and which university to attend are among the biggest decisions that you, as a high school student, are faced with. University websites and teachers can provide you with valuable information with regard to the degrees that are available. However, university open days can offer you the chance to take a look at their facilities first-hand, and it is advisable to make the most of this opportunity to really examine the aspects of university life that will make a difference to your time there.

D Pay a visit, too, to the campus canteens and see what’s on offer. Unless you are particularly close to a town or organised enough to make homemade lunches, they will become one of your most regularly visited places. Cafés are also great places to assess the atmosphere on campus – ask yourself if you can imagine spending three or four years in this kind of environment. Gareth Hughes, psychotherapist and researcher in student wellbeing at the University of Derby, explains that ‘A lot of students make their final decision based on their feelings.’

B Many students do not visit the university library until they are faced with deadlines for their assignments towards the end of term. This is clearly not advisable and as, by the third year, you will probably spend a lot of time in the library working, reading or taking notes, it’s a good idea to work out whether you’re happy with the setting. Check if the students look distracted and if the noise is kept at an agreeable level. Also, consider if the library is well stocked and if there are later opening hours at busy times.

E You get plenty of opportunity to chat to your student tour guides but getting an honest opinion of the university from someone who has been trained to highlight the best bits is often quite difficult. A better way of getting a clear picture is to talk to other second-year undergraduates to find out if they are a member of any societies, where they go out in the evening or how they made friends. You could also ask how many universities they visited during their decision-making process.

C Universities in the UK generally have a variety of student accommodation on offer – the halls of residence. Some offer catering, others are self-catering and some have ensuite bathrooms. According to Hannah Morrish, education community manager at the Student Room, there can also be ‘quite a range of quality’. And Ross Renton, pro vice-chancellor at the University of Worcester, warns that accommodation can make or break the student experience. It is, therefore, certainly worth checking out different options as part of your visit. Note in particular the quality of the kitchens and bathrooms.

F Walk to the nearest supermarket, gym, yoga studio – take your pick. Wherever you feel you will spend the most time outside of lectures, walk there from campus. How long does it take? And if you can’t walk there, how long does it take by public transport? G Realistically, it won’t be possible to go back to every university that you initially chose to visit, but it is a good idea to check the ones you like, both when you have made your application and, potentially, after you have received an offer. And, adds Hughes, if you still have questions after visiting, be sure to email and ‘keep the conversation going’. After all, you will spend several years of your life at university.

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Writing You should spend about 40 minutes on this task. Nowadays, some young people decide not to get a university education. Instead, they try to find a job when they leave school. What are the advantages and disadvantages of this? Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or experience. Write at least 250 words.

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Speaking Part 1 Introduction and interview [This part of the test begins with the examiner introducing himself or herself and checking the candidate’s identification. It then continues as an interview.] • Which subjects do you enjoy (or have you enjoyed) studying? • Why are you studying English? • Do you think it’s difficult to be a university student? Why/Why not? • Which subjects are popular to study at university in your country?

Part 2 Individual long turn Candidate Task Card Describe a member of your family you get on with. You should talk about: who the person is their appearance things you like or don’t like about the person and explain why you get on with the person. You will have to talk about the topic for 1 to 2 minutes. You have one minute to think about what you’re going to say. You can make some notes to help you if you wish.

Part 3 Two-way discussion • Is family important in your country? • Is it more important to have a good relationship with your friends or with your family? (Why?) • What role do grandparents play in families in your country? • Why is it a good thing if people get on well with their neighbours?

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