PART 1A. Listen to ten short extracts and answer the questions that follow. Choose a, b, or c. You can hear each extract twice. LISTEN 1. Where are Claire's black shoes? a. Behind the curtain. b. On the bookcase. c. Under the bed. 2. What did the woman buy? a. A shirt. b. A jacket. c. A jumper. 3. What is Noah doing? a. He's windsurfing. b. He's swimming. c. He's talking on the phone. 4. Where are the people? a. In a restaurant b. At home. c. At the supermarket. 5. What doesn't the holiday include? a. Two meals a day at a hotel. b. Sightseeing tours. c. A hotel near the beach. . b. Tennis. c. b. What sport is the man talking about? a. Where are the people? a. Go hiking in the mountains. b. 8. He's lost his passport. Table tennis. Baseball. 7. c. In a car. What has Gary done? a. He's brought the wrong passport. That it fits inside your ear. He's put his passport in his bag. b. What doesn't Judith want to do again? a. b. The way you use it. Stay in a hotel by the sea. 9. What does the girl find interesting about the new mobile phone? a. c. 10. c.6. At home. In the middle of a lake. c. Go camping by a lake. That it looks like a watch. How much eggs do we need b... a.. a... How many eggs do we need 14.. at Baker Street between the park. friends 13. 17. Don't 18... b or c. neighbors b... but c. ........ boring b..... a. Jason . a. the bus to work every day..... don't b. These shoes is 12... . turn left.. on Baker Street near the park. Not b. These shoes are b.... is taking 19.... glad 15.... it's …………. his b.... her .... I want to buy this skirt ... weren't c.... a.... him c..... and b.. 11. Our new .. a. to Baker Street on the park...... parents c.. are not very friendly. takes b... fun c...... like the party last Saturday.. ... The children .. How many eggs need we c..USE OF ENGLISH B.. Read items 11-40 and choose a. Doesn't c. I love skiing. This shoes is c. The supermarket is .. not my size.. didn't 20.. a....... My brother is married and ... . take c. . a.. so 16. wife is a doctor..... Mary! a... it is very expensive... c... b. to make a cake? a.. . please? a...... something 30... in bed for a few days. .21. c. to eat at home.... degree c. History is Philip's favorite ……… .. I'm Cathy's brother.. homework 31..... hasn't seen c... a. A: How are you? B: …… a..... anything b... staying c. There is . please? a... Tom .. . Could you help me c. had b.... Fine...... I stay 27.. Let's go to a restaurant. chapter 22.. invites 26. the higher b. highest 24.. The doctor told me . is going to have 25. You can help me 23... doesn't see 28... a. Do you know the name of . ............ that film yet. haven't seen b.. the highest c. a..... a party next Saturday. nothing c. subject b.... My grandfather lives on an island in the middle of a big ………. Hugh always .. . to stay b. a. forest b. a. Will you do me .. thanks. a favor b. a. a. has to c.... desert c. mountain in the world? a..... I'm 25. celebrates c......... lake 29. My cousin .. arranges b.. Are you helping me b.... And you? b. an appointment c.. with my homework.. his birthday... c. First.. A: John and I are going to the theater tonight. Is there something wrong with my cat? 40. Chicken.. a.32.....… . Sounds interesting! c.. Wait a minute! .. a... How can you tell if a cat isn't feeling well? b. Is there any spaghetti? b.. Could we make it a bit later? 39...... Really? What's wrong? 35..... Karen.. Congratulations! 38. 33... A: .. Maybe Molly will come with me.... a. a. Get well soon! b. How did it happen? c.. Good for you! c. . Longtime no see! 37. I'd love to. c. . a... rice and salad. . a. Would you like to come with us? B: . Sorry... You're kidding! b. there are some ways to know if your pet is OK or not... and I really enjoyed it! 36. Good luck! b. . B: Well....... A: Kevin broke his leg yesterday. B: ………… a. a... I can't go shopping with you tomorrow afternoon..... A: Sorry. ... b. How is your cat? c.. please. Never mind.. I'll have a sandwich.. Excuse me! c. A: I passed my driving test! B: .. I just remembered that I have an important meeting. Sorry! That's wrong.. a. What time do you want to meet? b.... Me too! b. c. Oh. . A: Guess who I saw at the airport! Jack Nicholson! B: ... 34. dear. How do you do? b. Yes. but I'm busy now. She says she is having a great time in Spain. B: I'm a teacher. A: What's for dinner? B: ………. B: .. A: I got a postcard from Helen yesterday! B: . A: ……. Nice to meet you.. What do you do? c.... some T-shirts for the kids and maybe a dress for me. . Beth's husband. Who's Jerry? a. Scotland's beautiful capital. Because the house has a garden. He doesn't like flying. and Happy New Year! Love. For more information call 0171 346 8926 41. Why is Jessica excited? a. Because the house is big. Please come and visit us at the weekend. What people are buying. What is Karen not talking about? a. Love. Hi Tracey. I'm writing to you from Edinburgh. b. he's Robbie Wilson. Jessica 44. c. We're having a great time! It's snowing at the moment but the streets are crowded with people shopping or just looking around. Hi Jerry. What does the text say about the house? a. See you then! Oh. You see. I'm going to the department store. c. I've got my own room now! It's so cool! The house is so big that Mum is still decorating it. How are you? We've just moved into our new house and I'm so happy! You see.C. Because she has her own room. Beth 42. c. Poor Robbie! 43. What is Robbie Wilson's problem? a. He's young. b. Beth's son.000. Dear Linda. 1 hit Me & You! Robbie lives in London but he often travels around the world giving concerts. What is happening in Edinburgh. There's only one thing Robbie doesn't really like about his job and that is traveling by plane! He even hates being at an airport! This evening he is flying to New York. Read the following texts and answer questions 41-50. b. What the weather is like. Beth's brother. He doesn't have any free time. the city is famous for its New Year's celebrations and everyone looks so excited and happy. 2 bathroom house with big yard and 2 garages next to Redwood Park for only £200. b. b or c. It has also got a garden where we can sit on sunny days. Choose a. He hates traveling abroad. It's big but expensive. the Irish singer with the No. c. c. Your dinner is in the fridge. Karen 45. 4 bedroom. I want to buy a present for your brother's birthday. b. It's big and cheap. Love. It's far from Redwood Park. I'm coming back in a week. he's famous. He loves visiting new places and meeting new people. How do the Chinese celebrate New Year? a. I took some vitamins but they didn't help. Swim. I am 19 years old. I've lost my appetite and I think I've lost weight. b. Wait at the station. is the luxurious Eilat Princess Hotel. This is the end of PART ONE. c. Switzerland.Dear Kate. I never have coffee. his dream finally came true and the first modern Olympics took place in Athens. I am not feeling very well these days. 49. Greece. Germany. Why is Yvonne writing to the doctor? a. France. The EPH has three different function rooms with audiovisual equipment available to its guests. had an idea. In 1894. Ken 46. or fast food and I exercise 3-4 times a week. She believes she looks after herself but still has health problems. Before celebrations begin. Love. You should proceed to the second part of the test. There are noisy parades and dragon dances not only in China but in all the areas where Chinese people live around the world. What should I do? Yvonne 50. They were quite a success and twelve countries took part. My brother or I will pick you up at the station. They clean their houses. blue waters of the Red Sea. Which of the following can't you do at the Eilat Princess Hotel? a. . She thinks she doesn't eat the right kind of food. When did the first modern Olympics take place? a. they stopped. or just put your feet up. He wanted to organise the first modern Olympic Games. After work. What should Kate do? a. 47. sugar. enjoy a game of tennis. After taking place for 1169 years. Dear Dr Simpson. They organise parades and dances. b. Sit back and relax while the hotel organises your conferences. b. Just let me know what time your train arrives. The Chinese New Year is one of the world's most colourful and important celebrations. Business. Pierre de Coubertin. c. Water sports. in 1894. I don't sleep well. The ancient Olympic Games first took place in Olympia. She believes her lifestyle is unhealthy. meetings. in 776 BC. Greece. Go to Ken's house. Then. The festival celebrates the beginning of the new year. In 1169. c. c. a Frenchman. or other events. Don't try to find my house on your own. In 1896. I feel tired. Located between the desert mountains and the cool. enjoy great food in one of the hotel's restaurants. relax in the pool. Two years later. They buy colorful flowers. One thing is for sure: we're going to have a brilliant time in Poole next weekend'. I'm really looking forward to your visit. b. Send an e-mail to Ken's brother. 48. However. Hungary and the United States. c. including Greece. Chinese families clean their houses and buy colourful plants and flowers to bring them good luck for the new year. b. England. b. 5. 1. . On Thursday. On Sunday. An earthquake destroyed it. b. c. Listen to ten short extracts and answer the questions that follow. When will Mike let Colin know if he's coming to the party or not? a. How cheap everything was. How good Egyptian clothes are. Customer and waitress. c. 4. b. b. He took part in a competition. A tornado hit it. Choose a. 3. What happened to the Warrens' house? a. On Friday. c. Colleagues. c. How big the pyramids were. 2. You can hear each extract twice.PART 2 A. Husband and wife. b. What surprised Sheila during her trip to Cairo? a. He took part in a film. b. An airplane crashed into it. What did Tim do at the train station this morning? a. c. What is the relationship between the man and the woman? a. He took part in a survey. c. b. 8. b. 10. At a hotel. Because he slept in. c. Why does Craig want to get some aspirins? a. Where is Jack Pritchard? a. It was quite disappointing. To appear in a play.6. Because the taxi driver got lost. It should have had more information about Sophie's life. c. To go to a party. Why is Ethan late? a. It has won a lot of awards. His wife has a headache. To appear in a film. c. b. He is worried about his new job. c. 7. . What does the woman say about the film? a. At a café. c. b. Why did Cheryl buy her costume? a. He is going on a trip in a few days. At a TV studio. 9. b. Because he had to wait a long time for the bus. furious b. 11.... entrance 15. knows c. a.. I'll drive you to work. have you taking b. experience last night. A: How long .. c. B: .... we found an injured bird...... have you been taking c. control c. so that used paper can become something useful again. deposit 20... This skirt is on sale....... he will help you. John .. a. frightened c. charge c.... When we have cleaned up 14. a... should c. have to 18.... Do you have .. .B. I started when I finished primary school.. That school started a special programme to ... I don't too.. b. is knowing 13............. needn't b........ So do I. a. While we were cleaning up c. a.. .... a. there is a 40% …………. . to the Internet? a..... pollute c.... Neither do I.. a.. You ……….. frightening 12. English lessons? B: For two years.. recycle 19. a. to go skiing this weekend. b or c.. I had the most . can know b... There is not . A: I don't really like playing tennis..... too snow 16. how to download information from the Internet. access b. . the beach. snow enough b.. improve b... have you been taken 17.… take the bus.. paper.. Read items 11-40 and choose a. discount b...... enough snow c.. As soon as we were cleaning up b. a.. ... asked 23. Jenny would look after the kids for you if you .. . As soon as I finished c.... a. shouldn't hurry 28. a. My cousin ...... had caught b..... enough money to buy a new car..... Oh... Peter Sellers.. will ask c. embarrassed 26. a.. will be saving up b..... it was too late to go to the cinema. reliable c. must have gone c... A: Cindy. which 24. information.. You .. is saving up 22... c. caught c. That's OK.. B: .. was caught 31. ... a. carry out 30. can't have gone 29... played in The Pink Panther.. Let me know.. a... is my favorite actor..... a... headlines 25. who b.. I'll make it for you... would rather hurry b... articles c.... a. a... if you don't want to miss your flight! a. OK... ... our teacher told us that we could …………… the test if we hadn't finished yet. that c... I never have time to read more than the newspaper ………… .. they . By next June Tim . get away with b.. will have saved up c.... a. have asked b... out.. had better hurry c... that's a shame! b.. . By the time I had finished 27.... At the end of the hour. sections b..21. innocent b. could go b.... Before I had been finishing b.. Not all journalists have ... No one is answering the phone...... I'm afraid I can't make it to the dance tonight. cheating in his final exams. a........ her to. carry on with c. .. a. actually. from time to time b.. Did he find his way in the end? 34.. let's face it c. What do you suggest? a. first of all... ... a.. Take it easy.. ? He looks terrible! B: Well.. that's for sure b.....32.. are you OK? B: Not really. Martha..... to make matters worse 40...... Yes. B: ..... c.. . A: Why don't you use your credit card to pay? B: .. 39... . Is Joe up for it 37. c.. and .... A: ..... b. I can't believe my eyes! c. I left my bag in the taxi on my way to work... 35. b. that's more like it 36.. A: Hey.. a. B: Was it really that bad? a... B: .. for the time being 38.. c. a.. to my surprise c. Is Joe up yet b. A: We must do something about the traffic problem. So what? 33.. That's true. What's up with Joe c. Mrs Carson.... It's no wonder I don't like credit cards..... ... see what you mean .. he's a good friend! b.. A: Do you know anybody who would be good for the job? B: Yes. I'm £10 short.. Well. tell me about it b....... a. A: I'll never do that again. know someone in charge c. in no time c.... a. ……. b.. A: Why don't you buy that dress? B: ... For this reason I don't like credit cards.. he works very long hours and doesn't get enough sleep. .. That's too bad. we will have your car ready …………. A: Richard really went out of his way to help me. A: Will it take you long to fix the car? B: Don't worry. I like the sound of that.. This morning I woke up with a terrible headache.. I spend too much and then.. Well. have someone in mind b.. a. I . Anyone who is easily scared. I had been singing loudly and really badly. So. Choose a. c. 41. He found himself in an embarrassing situation. they put on my favourite song and I started singing along with the music. A Weekend in London c. They were killing themselves laughing! Obviously. For many years. The Mary Rose was built between 1510 and 1511 and was lost in 1545. A classic that is still as frightening as it was nearly thirty years ago. c. nobody talks to her at school.on a fine summer day as she sailed into action against the French. To talk about her hair problem. He sang along beautifully to the music. b. I've heard about dry shampoo where you don't have to wash your hair as with normal shampoos. Bateaux London and the British Airways London Eye have teamed up to offer two holiday packages. To recommend a new product. fast and successful. Birmingham 43. I made a fool of myself! 42. I've also checked at the supermarket but no luck! Can you tell me exactly what it is and where I can find it? Julie. The Dinner Cruise combines a four-course meal and live entertainment with a flight on the BA London Eye for £74 per person.PART 2 C. 44. What is the best title for the text? a. Suddenly. London Cruise Offer b. He didn't like the music he heard. the Mary Rose was Henry VIII's favourite warship. she knows that she is special. but when her strange powers begin to develop. I've asked at the local chemist's but they've never heard of dry shampoo. c. She remained at the bottom of the sea until October 1982 when she was brought safely back to her home port. Dinner with Entertainment One Saturday my friends and I were in town checking out the latest hits in a record shop. Read the following texts and answer questions 41-50. 45. b. I turned and looked at my mates. Why did Julie write this letter? a. While we were looking around. b or c. Who do you think shouldn't read this book? a. And yet she sank . Because she wants information about something. . b. What happened to the writer of this text? a. Suddenly. The Sunday Lunch Cruise includes a three-course meal and live jazz together with a BA London Eye flight. b. I saw a group of people looking at me. A history book. A brochure. starting from £48.50 per person. Dear Millie. c. CARRIE by Stephen King Carrie White is not popular because she's not cool. Now you have the chance to step back in time and visit one of Britain's most famous warships. She always knew that she was different. Where is the text taken from? a. A novel. Anyone who is under thirty years old. one night things go wrong in the most horrible way. Anyone who loves horror movies. Because she used to steal passports. from Chinese and British to Greeks and South Africans. Who is this warning aimed at? a. the storyline and the plot more than made up for it and Jed Baxter was brilliant in his role. Which of the following statement would the writer of the text agree with? a. They came over just before I was born because my grandfather thought there would be more opportunities for them in Britain. In Britain. According to the police. Don't visit the cashpoint if there are other people around and don't let anyone else know your PIN (Personal Identification Number). the photograph on the passport had been replaced by a photograph of the woman that was arrested. c. Though I found Hedi Lopez's performance disappointing and the special effects could have been improved on. The police are investigating the matter to find out whether the woman has stolen other passports as well. A woman with a stolen passport was arrested yesterday at Dublin Airport while she was checking in. The display includes an embroidered pink silk dress with matching bolero jacket designed by Catherine Walker and worn by Princess Diana to a state banquet in India in 1992. the passport had the name of a woman whose handbag had been stolen in a Dublin restaurant last month. b. However. A brochure about an exhibition. 50. It's so different from the Welsh countryside.I feel British although both my parents. c. Where was the writer of the text born? a. People queuing in the bank to make a withdrawal. b. People who don't know how to use a bank cash machine. I have lots of friends from different countries. A biography about Princess Diana. b. An article about fashion designers. North Wales. Put your money and your wallet away before leaving. c. 48. Because she changed the photograph on her passport. who own a Chinese restaurant in Bangor. In Hong Kong. They love it! 46. were born in Hong Kong. You'll also see the blue silk dress by Victor Edelstein worn to the dinner at the White House in 1985. I often cook Chinese for them. 47. 49. Try to get cash out during the day and when you're with someone. The special effects were wonderful. Where is the text taken from? a. Don't just stand there chatting to your friends or on your mobile phone. c. . Because the passport she had didn't belong to her. The movie was disappointing. at which the Princess delighted guests by dancing with John Travolta. b. I've been to China only once and I liked it a lot. Why was the woman arrested? a. People taking money out of a bank cash machine. For a really good night's entertainment why not go along and see Mick Hodges's latest film ‘I spy’. In China. The film was enjoyable. c. b.