LRN LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOLINTERNATIONAL (CEF C2) LEVEL C2 DURATION: LISTENING 35 MINUTES LISTENING WRITING WRITING 2 HOURS AND READING AND USE READING 30 MINUTES USE EXAM PAPER - JUNE 2017 INSTRUCTIONS: • Do not open this paper until you are told to do so. • Read the instructions before answering the questions. • You will hear Section 1, Section 2 and Section 3 of the Listening TWICE. • You will hear Section 3 of the Listening AGAIN in Writing, Section 1. • Answer all the questions. • Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet in pencil. • Use a pencil HB 2. • Do TWO Tasks in the Writing. • Write your Tasks in the Writing Booklet in pencil. • You must ask any questions now as you cannot speak during the Test. Page 1 a striped shirt. the kind of car to buy. Helen sounds unsure about 3. Joe wishes he had gone on the A long day at work camping trip. LISTENING SECTION 1 CEF C2 Listen to 10 short conversations. It seems that James will C. how much money to spend on a car. B or C). What is TRUE about what you hear? 6. dared to go rafting. C. Nellie’s flight was subject to a two- B. the air-conditioner needs repairing. B. planned a party for their anniversary. You now have 2 minutes to read the questions. didn’t get to use the hotel spa. C. website. he didn’t sleep well the previous night. A. Courier service A delayed flight 1. Large banknotes C. didn’t get wet while rafting. choose the best answer (A. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. B. The collection service is free for all hear? customers. What is FALSE according to what you A. Tony seems surprised that Rita A. C. online. In the end. about the inconvenience of large A. B. A. B. You will hear each conversation TWICE. What is TRUE about what you hear? B. against shopping in small shops. 4. 9. enjoyed going to the beach. whether to buy a car or not. The luxury hotel Going rafting 2. Page 2 . managed to swim in the water. Buying a car Matching clothes 8. The man wants to send something delay. Dora suggests that Henry A. husband’s idea. not to carry a lot of change on him. Nellie won’t be compensated for the C. C. 10. he is worried about their new mattress. Kate and her husband had originally banknotes. a dark blue tie. A. Roy was on the same flight as Nellie. C. B. have chicken for dinner. Kate didn’t immediately take to her A. Annie warns Alex Celebrating an anniversary A. It seems that Susan 7. For questions 1-10. abroad. A bad mood C. wear B. stay up and work. B. B. Steve seems to be in a bad mood because A. posted some photos on the hotel’s C. too. 5. his new shoes. Collection orders can only be made hour delay. go to bed early. A. not open all year round. C. B. she can’t afford the cost of hiring it. Packing 11. C. Supermarket coupons B. Page 3 . reductions on Internet purchases. 12. You now have 2 minutes to read the questions. packing his suitcase. B. you understand that An exhibition A. supermarket promotions space. Alice thinks a loyalty card is a good 15. loyalty cards. charge admission for her exhibition. Alice says that if they sign up for the supermarket’s newsletter. Alice and Eric already own a loyalty C. C. hard to get to. Which of the following ways to reduce 14. C. travelling by plane. C. C. saving passengers money. artwork. Chloe rejects the warehouse Andrew C. find a cheaper location in the centre. newspaper coupons C.LISTENING SECTION 2 CEF C2 Listen to 3 longer conversations. B. 19. Martha has put few things in her bag. 17. For questions 11-20. B or C). Chloe won’t exhibit her work at the art idea. discounts on all store products. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. Airline companies have luggage recommends as it is restrictions. A. David is impressed by Martha’s B. cut down on advertising costs. What is FALSE according to what you 16. printable coupons sent to them. needn’t pack anything else but travel mention? essentials. increasing fuel efficiency. David says one reason for limiting B. luggage on a plane is C. 18. 20. B. From what you hear. choose the best answer (A. Eric is unaware of the benefits of A. in need of repairs. can avoid wrinkles in his clothes by rolling them. A. there isn’t much space to hang her card. packing abilities. television advertisements B. A. gallery in the centre because B. doing household chores. You will hear each conversation TWICE. Martha tells David that he the cost of groceries does Alice NOT A. reducing air turbulence. David says he is not keen on A. A. they will get 13. it doesn’t have a lot of windows. should buy a suitcase with a lot of B. Andrew first suggests that Chloe hear? A. 22. One disadvantage of e-books mentioned is that A. were immediately accepted by the public. Mark your answers on the separate Answer sheet. B or C). 21. Page 4 . they cannot be used outdoors. There has been a sharp rise in e-book piracy. require less energy to produce. reading devices require charging at regular intervals.LISTENING SECTION 3 CEF C2 Listen to an extract from a radio talk about e-books. In comparison to regular books. B. Which of the following can make reading an e-book more enjoyable? A. Section 1. 25. You will hear the extract TWICE. Open your Writing Booklet and listen to the instructions. C. You have 1 minute to open your Writing Booklet. Digital publishers spend a lot to transport books. choose the best answer (A. an electronic reader C. What is FALSE according to what you hear? A. What is TRUE according to what you hear? A. 23. Now turn to Writing. Task 1. multimedia material 24. C. Authors seem unconcerned about piracy. You now have 1 minute to look at the questions. B. E-books cost less than traditional books. changing the size of the letters is difficult. For questions 21-25. B. e-books A. a portable hard disc B. cause more harm to the environment. C. Copying a regular book can be time-consuming. C. B. Most e-books can be downloaded without charge. Write your Essay on the following topic in the space provided in the Writing Booklet. Task 1. Write your Essay in 200-250 words. Your notes will not be marked. You can use the notes you have taken. Advantages of e-books eco-friendly energy saving cost-effective portable integrated multimedia Disadvantages of e-books piracy issues rights of publishers and authors discomfort concerns battery failure You must do Task 1. USE the space provided in your Writing Booklet to take notes. what are the advantages and disadvantages of e-books?’ Page 5 .WRITING SECTION 1 CEF C2 Task 1 Listen to the extract from the radio talk again. ‘Many people nowadays prefer e-books to regular books. You may add any other relevant information you wish. Take notes for the following information or for anything else you wish. Write your Essay in the Writing Booklet. In your opinion. You can use the information from the recording and the notes you have taken to write an Essay about the advantages and disadvantages of e-books. what are the reasons for unemployment and what are its effects on people’s lives? Give examples to support your ideas. Use the points below each TASK. Write your TASK in the space provided in the Writing Booklet in 250-300 words. In your opinion. You may add your own points if you wish. what are the advantages and disadvantages of having a roommate? Give examples to support your ideas. In your opinion.WRITING SECTION 2 CEF C2 Choose ONE of the following WRITING TASKS. Reasons Effects • advances in technology • poverty • cheaper labour in other countries • stress and depression • fewer jobs than applicants • tension in relationships • financial crisis • increase in crime OR Task 4 Young adults often choose to live with a roommate. Advantages Disadvantages • share expenses and chores • have less personal space • feel more secure • different lifestyles may cause conflicts • have company • unreliable or messy roommates create problems Page 6 . what are the benefits and drawbacks of team sports? Give examples to support your ideas. Task 2 A lot of people choose to join a team. Benefits Drawbacks • teach cooperation and respect • put more pressure on players to win • encourage discipline and self-control • make players compromise for the • help to develop friendships and sake of the team create trust • push players to compare themselves to their own teammates OR Task 3 Nowadays there is a high rate of unemployment. In your opinion. For questions 1-9. As there is an actual chemical change taking place. is the process by which rocks are broken down by chemical reactions. While very dry and very cold environments are more likely to favour mechanical weathering. choose the best answer (A. This is because they contain minerals such as calcium carbonate. Although both mechanical and chemical weathering can create beautiful natural monuments such as the Grand Canyon in the USA or the Aloba Arch in the Sahara Desert. the hot temperatures during the day make the rocks expand whereas the low temperatures during the night cause the rocks to contract. the water in these cracks freezes and then. For example. _________. Chemical weathering. it can also destroy man-made historic buildings and monuments. The rocks break apart. Mechanical weathering is a common geological process in dry places with few plants and little soil.READING AND USE SECTION 1 CEF C2 Read the text below about Weathering and then answer the questions that follow. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. water. When it is very cold. The stress coming from this continuous expansion and contraction of the rocks results in their disintegration. such as in mountain regions and deserts. Mechanical weathering results from the direct contact of rocks with atmospheric conditions such as heat. limestone and marble are more susceptible to chemical weathering than granite. locations with warmer temperatures and abundant water are more prone to chemical weathering. B or C). it not only affects human health and the environment but it can also cause tremendous damage to the world’s most important heritage sites Page 7 . on the other hand. Weathering Weathering refers to the breaking down or dissolving of rocks on the Earth’s surface. when temperatures rise. As a result. which readily react with rainwater. Unlike erosion. Likewise. Weathering is a natural process. Weathering is divided into two main categories. can contribute to chemical weathering because when it falls on rocks. a by-product of air pollution. but their chemical composition is not altered. it melts. This repeated freezing and thawing of water can cause rocks to break down as water expands when frozen. but human activities can accelerate it. chemical reactions occur more rapidly. The degree of chemical weathering also depends on the type of rock. mechanical weathering and chemical weathering. a lot of rocks on mountains have cracks in them. rocks are not just crumbled into smaller pieces. ice and pressure. in deserts. weathering involves little or no movement of rocks to other locations. For example. their composition is chemically altered and new types of rocks are formed. acid rain. The expansion of rocks in deserts does not require water. composition 6. an area with little vegetation. If so 8. C. similar in constitution to granite. how human activity affects weathering. 7. What is TRUE according to the 1st paragraph? A. What is FALSE according to the 2nd paragraph? A. 4. Weathering involves major movement of rock masses. B.READING AND USE SECTION 1 CEF C2 1. For the most part B. the breaking of rocks into smaller fragments C. pressure B. B. C. According to the 2nd paragraph. B. B. is more likely to occur in wet environments. forested landscapes. 2. Which of the following can fill the blank in the 3 rd paragraph? A. 5. Erosion transports rocks from one place to another. B. From what you read. Which of the following can best replace the word ‘disintegration’ in the 2nd paragraph? A. C. For instance C. countryside with rich soil. Marble is known to be A. B. Page 8 . C. C. breaking down C. transports rocks from wet to dry places. The author mentions the Grand Canyon in the last paragraph to show A. The factors that cause weathering in deserts and mountains are the same. mechanical weathering is more likely to occur in A. affects all rocks to the same degree. more resistant than limestone. an increase in atmospheric temperature B. 9. Which of the following can be a result of mechanical weathering? A. you understand that chemical weathering A. a change in the chemical make-up of rocks 3. the positive aspects of weathering. prone to chemical weathering. Neither erosion nor weathering can remove rocks. C. Temperature fluctuations in a desert can lead to mechanical weathering. how human structures are affected by weathering. It has also B. their to buy. these 11. chemicals. Which of the following can best Scientists who have tinkered with the complete the gap in the 1st paragraph? genetic material of foods argue that A. 2nd paragraph? A. a recent study greenhouse gas emissions from traditional farming is equal to removing 10 million cars 13.READING AND USE SECTION 2 CEF C2 Read the following passages about Genetically Modified Foods. With the global population growing at an alarmingly fast rate. B or C). or GM foods. An essential benefit of GM foods is that chemicals pollute the ground soil and the air. A recent study. harm the environment less. that their modification makes them B. do not need any chemicals to grow. GM foods may prove more expensive resistant to insects and disease. for consumers. Page 9 . For questions 10-20. What is FALSE according to the from the roads in one year. What does the word ‘It’ in the that the technology used for GM foods has 1st paragraph refer to? reduced the carbon footprint associated with A. choose the best answer (A. assessing the environmental impact that GM foods have had for about 20 years. B. GM foods require fewer A. they _________. there is hope that increased food production will be the answer to feeding future generations and the solution to malnutrition and world hunger. C. Non. Genetically Modified Foods Passage A The Benefits of GM Foods 10. significant benefits. lower prices hunger. resistance results in greater food C. C. GM foods can withstand insect Another major advantage of GM foods is attacks. pesticide use provided evidence that the reduction of C. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. In the long run offer great benefits to humanity. which is one of their most B. GM foods may help eliminate world production and consequently. shows 12. GM food pesticide use by 20% a year. In contrast genetically modified foods. help food technology advance. In that case genetically modified foods require pesticides and other chemicals to grow. more often than before since these crops can resist herbicides. Opponents claim that the emphasis of among children and adults is attributed to genetic engineering is on the high use of GM foods. Unlike passage A. Opponents to GM foods also A. discourage people from purchasing land and water around farms to become GM foods. reduce their effects on evidence that links GM foods to allergic C. putting antibiotics in food. make them resist although there has not been any solid B. eating C. have been spraying herbicides to kill weeds B. What is one consequence of farmers using herbicides more often? Another fear is that since antibiotic A. fact that consumers may be unaware that B. neither of the two passages. on greater food production than on C. more weeds in their fields properties are put into GM foods to B. Page 10 . The influence of GM foods on the making many antibiotics people need to take environment is mentioned less effective. claim that genetic engineering focuses more B. convince the reader of the necessity more polluted. Consumers may be ignorant of the over GM foods. in both passages A and B. they point to the 19. Finally. GM foods sometimes contain inserted genes C. there has been a heated debate C. Farmers cultivating GM crops A. producing nourishing food. Adversaries of GM foods are risks of consuming GM foods. greater crop resistance these foods can make people vulnerable to Questions 18-20 refer to illnesses. the significant rise in allergies 16. C. Which of the following can best replace effects of such foods as there has been the phrase ‘immunise them against’ insufficient research done on their potential in the 2nd paragraph? risks on human health. reassure someone who suffers from allergies. nutritional value. that cause allergies. The risk lies in the A. B. passage B only. The idea of GM foods affecting impact GM foods can have on the consumer budgets is mentioned in environment. B. distinguish them from responses. early 1990s. However.READING AND USE SECTION 2 CEF C2 Passage B 14. passage A only. were sold in the foods cause allergies. The effects of GM foods have been Since Flavr-Savr tomatoes. Studies have clearly shown that GM genetically modified food. What is TRUE according to the 1st paragraph? The Disadvantages of GM Foods A. a rise in local water pollution immunise them against diseases. seriously concerned about the long-term 15. passage B would increasing use of weed-killers is causing the A. A. generating more food. passage B only. of GM foods. C. The antibiotic properties in GM BOTH Passages. the 20. foods are left in the human body. For example. thus 18. the first thoroughly researched. 17. passage A only. A. do without B. for fear that 27. drop out of 25. providing C. be manipulated B. ……… challenging the task is. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet. A. would support 24. she always carries it out successfully. to manipulate others 22. 21. got B. The headmaster ……… some students collect all the rubbish from the school yard. However C. manipulating C. A. doesn’t support C. will you be able C. B or C). he didn’t let himself ……… . As much Page 11 . A. get away with C. you are 26.READING AND USE SECTION 3 CEF C2 For questions 21-40. you ought to B. A. Most young people use their mobile phones so much that they can’t ……… them. told C. could have supported B. choose the best answer (A. A. she ……… him now that he’s facing problems. had 23. Had he not betrayed her in the past. to prevent that B. She always sets the alarm at night ……… burglars might break in while she is sleeping. Only by working hard ……… to achieve your goals. A. Although B. Despite being young and inexperienced. on spending C. had better B. might you have done 30. It’s the first time that such a large company ……… an inexperienced employee. is to be C. spending 35. has hired C. is hiring B. A. is still weighing C. A. Most students ……… their teachers didn’t give them surprise tests. would rather 33. at which 29. A. Some teenagers would readily admit ……… more time on social media than they should. to be spending B. He often annoys his friends because he talks as if he ……… an expert in any field. still weighs B. A. were Page 12 .READING AND USE SECTION 3 CEF C2 28. in where B. prefer C. A. would you do B. which C. Although he has been working out and eating right. were you to do C. he ……… the same. A. can walk hard B. The tourist agency ……… they found cheap flights was located near the campus. has still to weigh 32. could hardly walk C. A. walked as harder as possible 31. So dense was the forest that they ……… through it. would be B. What ……… were they to offer you a job abroad? A. will have hired 34. READING AND USE SECTION 3 CEF C2 36. He was voted the best journalist of the year. Employees are more likely ……… their job when they are dissatisfied. came as no surprise to anyone. She ……… be hungry. to quitting B. so C. can’t C. ……… Florence the year before.. such 40. too B. Visited B. Having visited 39. A. A. ……. to quit C. that they will quit 38. which C. needn’t 37. A. they decided to go to Rome. Being visited C. shouldn’t B. A. the fact B.. She had a big breakfast an hour ago! A. They were ……… difficult exercises that no one managed to do them successfully. it Page 13 . Page 14 . Caffeine may trigger headaches or hinder someone’s ability to sleep. Also. it can improve our mood. powerful antioxidants defending body cells and combating (43) ……… number of diseases. (46) ……… the great health benefits dark chocolate has. restore flexibility to arteries and facilitate the easy flow of blood. Finally. it still contains processed sugar. Several scientific studies (44) ……… shown that the consumption of dark chocolate can lower blood pressure. dark chocolate has a range of health benefits. Cocoa beans contain caffeine. so the darker the chocolate is. there are some disadvantages to (47) ……… . Additionally. as dark chocolate can increase the production of happy hormones in the body. read the text below and use ONLY ONE word which best fits to fill in the gaps. Eating dark chocolate regularly is also said to have positive effects on the brain (45) ……… as improving memory and strengthening thinking skills. which is unhealthy. (49) ……… though dark chocolate tastes bitter. The Importance of Laboratories In comparison (41) ……… white chocolate. chocolate is one of the (50) ……… commonly craved foods as it is a highly addictive combination of sugar and fat. the higher (48) ……… level of caffeine is. Mark your answers on the separate Answer Sheet.READING AND USE SECTION 4 CEF C2 For questions 41-50. The healing properties of chocolate (42) ……… attributed to polyphenols and flavonols. LRN LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN ESOL INTERNATIONAL (CEF C2) LEVEL C2 SPEAKING Duration: 16 to 18 minutes EXAMINER’S INSTRUCTIONS Speaking Exam Paper June 2017 Page 1 . • hobbies • free time activities • school / college • job • hometown or neighbourhood • future plans No questions about their families are allowed. I would like to ask you some questions about yourselves. The Examiner asks each Candidate one or more questions about the following topics. Page 2 . My name is …………… To Candidate A: What’s your name? Where are you from? To Candidate B: What’s your name? Where are you from? Examiner: In this part of the Test.SPEAKING SECTION 1 CEF C2 Warm up Stage Duration: 4 minutes Examiner: Good morning / Good afternoon. Why do shopping malls attract young people? 5.SPEAKING SECTION 2 CEF C2 Prepared Topics – Individual Talks and Interaction Duration: 6-8 minutes Examiner: In this part of the Test. Interaction: 1-2 minutes Examiner to Candidate B: Which topic are you going to talk about? Candidate B can speak for 2 minutes The Examiner asks Candidate B a question on what he/she has said. I will ask you some questions about what you have presented and then your partner can express his/her point of view on the same topic. The Examiner shows each Candidate the list of topics and asks them which one they have prepared to talk about. Interaction: 1-2 minutes Examiner: Thank you. What changes would you like to see in your city/town? Why? 2. After you have finished your talk. What causes people a lot of anxiety? Examiner to Candidate A: Which topic are you going to talk about? Candidate A can speak for 2 minutes The Examiner asks Candidate A a question on what he/she has said. List of prepared topics 1. each of you is going to talk for 2 minutes about the topic you have already prepared for. What is your number one priority this year? Why? 4. Would you like to live in your hometown for the rest of your life? Why? Why not? 3. Page 3 . Examiner to Candidate A: What do you think of this? or Do you agree or disagree with your partner? The Examiner asks both Candidates a question and prompts them to engage in a conversation. Examiner to Candidate B: What do you think of this? or Do you agree or disagree with your partner? The Examiner asks both Candidates a question and prompts them to engage in a conversation. It is essential to set goals in life. You may use the ideas given below the question and/or use your own ideas to answer the question. When the Candidate has finished talking about the question. • keep us focused and motivated • allow us to measure progress • help us believe in ourselves 4. This is the end of the Test. Page 4 . • come in contact with different people • find better career opportunities • learn to become more flexible 3. The Examiner tells each Candidate to look at the chosen question and the points below it.SPEAKING SECTION 3 CEF C2 Respond to a question and Interaction Duration: 6 minutes Examiner: In this part of the Test. Working long hours has a lot of adverse effects on our lives. Living in big cities often makes people feel alienated. the Examiner asks the other Candidate to comment and express his/her point of view. • protect small-scale retail shops • prevent traffic congestion • reduce unnecessary consumption 5. I will ask each of you to respond to a question. The Examiner must choose a question related to what each Candidate talked about in Section 2 of the Test. Shopping malls should not be built near residential areas. • deprives us of leisure time • affects relationships • causes several health problems Examiner: Thank you. 1. Your partner will be asked to comment on what you have said and express his/her point of view as well. There are advantages to living in different places. • long hours of work • lack of trust in others • obsession with technology 2. B 45. C 15. B 12. C 11. A 44. B 18. B 9. C 24. C 15. B 21. C 14. B 34. C 25. B 12. B 17. C 23. A 32. A 22. are 3. C 40. B 14. B 17. Even 19. C 16. B 25. C 4. B 47. A 49. B 50. B 28. C 2. B 3. B 38. B 27. such 6. C 29. A 20. B 11. the 9. A 7. A READING AND USE Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 Section 4 1. B 18. A 10. B . A 31. C 33. C 42.A 41. A 5. B 37. A 13. C 13. a 4. B 16. most 20. C 46. C 35. C 48. C 36. It/consider 8. C 23. Despite 7. A 10. A 26. C 22. LRN JUNE 2017 LEVEL C2 KEY LISTENING Section 1 Section 2 Section 3 1. have 5. A 21. A 30. C 8. C 39. B 24. B 6. C 43. to/with 2. B 19.
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