Part 1 - LISTENING
LISTEN AND SELECT (Short listening – text answer)
For this question, choose the correct answer. Read the question first. Click play to listen. You can listen twice.
You hear a school headmaster talking about notices. What is he telling the
students?
A how to produce them
B when to remove them
C where to display them
Audio script
Short listening – text answer
M: Let me be clear about this. As you know, all students are allowed to put up notices in the school with all sorts of information which may be of interests to other students. And I must say some of you take great care to produce really artistic notices. Now, the school rule on notices is clear. They may be displayed only on notice boards provided by the school. And any notices placed anywhere else will be immediately removed.
Answer- C
LISTEN AND SELECT (Short listening – picture answer)
For this question, choose the correct answer. Read the question first. Click play to listen. You can listen twice.
Where will the man leave his car tonight?
Audio script
Short listening – picture
answer
W: So here’s your room key and I’ve got your passport details. Now what about parking?
M: My
car is just outside the hotel at the moment, so I’ll
have to move it. Would
it be alright to leave it in the market square overnight?
W: You
could do that, but I wouldn’t recommend it. We have our own garage
under the hotel. It’s just
5 euros a night. We’ll
park it there for you if you like.
M: Oh
great. Here
are the keys. I’ve
already taken all my luggage out.
Extended
listening
For these
questions, choose the correct answer. Read the
questions first. Click play to listen. You can listen twice.
You will hear a woman giving a review of a
digital camera, the Roxel DX15, on a radio programme.
The woman says that
because the Roxel DX15 camera is cheap
A it has fewer features
than other models.
B it is not good in some
ways.
C it looks unattractive.
What does the woman
dislike about the 'body' of the camera?
A It is too heavy to carry
comfortably.
B It is made from weak
materials.
C Its battery compartment
is badly designed.
What is one problem with
the camera controls?
A The buttons may be
difficult to operate.
B The dials turn round too
easily.
C The buttons and dials
are in the wrong place.
What does the woman say
about the functions that the camera offers?
A They include guidelines
for composition.
B There is no face
detection function.
C The functions menu is
easy to use.
She thinks the picture
quality this camera gives is
A worse than most phone
cameras.
B better in colour than in
black and white.
C consistently less than
perfect.
What advice does the woman
give about this camera?
A Do not choose this model.
B Spend a bit more and get
a better model.
C Buy this model for
generally good performance.
Audio script
Long listening
The product I’m
going to review this week is a digital camera, the Roxel DX15. It’s hard
to criticize a camera you can buy for 110 dollars a real bargain for anyone. You
simply can’t
expect greatness in all features at that price. A
low-price model will probably be fantastic in some areas and it does look
stylish but other things will have to be lacking. This
is certainly true with the DX15. The body of the Roxel DX15 measures 91 millimeters
wide by 56 millimeters high. It’s 28 millimeters deep and weighs 128 grams so it fits
easily in a pocket or a small bag. Its silver body is a combination of metal and plastic. It’s
strong enough not to get damaged from being banged around in a bag. So it’s
great for keeping with you in case of unexpected photo opportunities. The
only problem is the design of the little door on the bottom of the camera which
covers the rechargeable battery and memory card. It
slides open a little too easily even sometimes while you are taking photos with
the camera. It’s also
very easy to put the battery in incorrectly because it’s not
clear which way around it should go. All the camera control buttons and dials are on the
back of the camera. The dials are small but turned easily and they don’t move
when you’re pulling the camera out of your pocket. However, all the buttons are
really tiny and sometimes need to be pressed more than once because of this.
Let me talk about the camera functions. Finding your way around the menu system
is extremely simple. It has no standard functions and the added advantage of
face detection that’s where the camera finds faces in a picture and adjusts
itself to the best settings for the faces and this function works quickly and
accurately. But we think users will miss having guidelines for photograph
composition not available on this model. Picture quality is about what we
expected for this camera it’s definitely better than the cameras you get on
phones but it certainly not great. In all conditions the photos it takes lacks
sharpness and detail. Colors and white balance are satisfactory though it has
some problems in the blues. In conclusion, the Roxel DX15 is relatively cheap
and easy to use. Making it a reasonable choice for those who want something of
average quality that doesn’t cost too much. However, if you can afford a little
more, the Roxel D120 is a much better choice with improved picture quality and
performance. Those who don’t mind a bigger camera could also take a look at the
Proto P10 which costs about the same as the DX15.
The woman says that because the Roxel DX15 camera is cheap
A it has fewer features than other models.
B it is not good in some ways.
C it looks unattractive.
What does the woman dislike about the 'body' of the camera?
A It is too heavy to carry comfortably.
B It is made from weak materials.
C Its battery compartment is badly designed.
All the camera control buttons and dials are on the back of the camera. The dials are small but turned easily and they don’t move when you’re pulling the camera out of your pocket. However, all the buttons are really tiny and sometimes need to be pressed more than once because of this. Let me talk about the camera functions.
What is one problem with the camera controls?
A The buttons may be difficult to operate.
B The dials turn round too easily.
C The buttons and dials are in the wrong place.
Let me talk about the camera functions. Finding your way around the menu system is extremely simple. It has no standard functions and the added advantage of face detection that’s where the camera finds faces in a picture and adjusts itself to the best settings for the faces and this function works quickly and accurately. But we think users will miss having guidelines for photograph composition not available on this model.
What does the woman say about the functions that the camera offers?
A They include guidelines for composition.
B There is no face detection function.
C The functions menu is easy to use.
She thinks the picture quality this camera gives is
A worse than most phone cameras.
B better in colour than in black and white.
C consistently less than perfect.
What advice does the woman give about this camera?
A Do not choose this model.
B Spend a bit more and get a better model.
C Buy this model for generally good performance.
Part 2 – Use of Language and Reading
SENTENCE COMPLETION
Click on the gap then choose the word or phrase which best
completes the sentence.
James made a great ________ to arrive on time.
a. try b. struggle c. aim d. effort
MULTIPLE-CHOICE GAP FILL
Click on each gap then choose the word or phrase which you
think fits best.
Birth of the
movies
Moving pictures were invented by the brothers Louis and
Auguste Lumière at the end of the 19th century. Movies very ___1___ became popular
all over the world. In
1907 the first studios were built in a ____2_____ of Los Angeles called
Hollywood. It
was the perfect place, close to many kinds of natural scenery.
___3_____ the 1920s, Hollywood was the center of the world
film _____4____. To
begin with, the movies had no sound. Words ____5____ on screen from time
to time to explain the story.
1
A
quickly B immediately C fast D early
2
A piece B site C location D district
3
A To B At C For D By
4
A
industry B company C trade D firm
5
A
developed B happened C appeared D displayed
OPEN CLOZE
For these questions, type the correct answer in each gap. Type only one word in each
gap.
To: Silvio
From: Lars
Hi Silvio,
There's _____ to be
an extra swimming competition next week and not _______ people in the team
_______ free to do it. Jane _____ you to swim in
six races! Is
that _____ much swimming for you? What
do you think?
Lars
Answer
1. going (be going to pattern)
2. many (many + plural noun)
3. are (subject/ verb agreement - People are)
4. wants (Subject + verb + object)
5. too (too + much/many)
READ AND SELECT (short reading text)
For this question, choose the correct answer.
From: Sarah
To: David
Dear David
Hi. The
attached picture shows the bridge over the dry river valley I can see from my
hotel room, though the hotel's actually a 20-minute walk uphill from the bridge.
Sarah
A Sarah's hotel looks over a river.
B Sarah's hotel is by a bridge.
C Sarah's hotel is on a hillside.
EXTENDED READING SECTION
Making a career in
music
Are you desperate to have a music career? First off,
remember this - no
one really knows who's going to get to the top. All those talent scouts, those so-called star-makers, are just guessing. So go into your music career
knowing that there's no mystery ingredient. What you need is confidence, an
appreciation of a good tune, luck and lots of charm.
In a market where there's room for songs of every kind, you
have a chance of selling your music. The trick is to present yourself as
the only person with a particular style or talent. And why not be a bit
boastful about it? Don't be shy about networking with all sorts of people - it's surprising who can help
you. Start
by playing your music to the owners of local music clubs.
Prepare for poverty - you probably won't be partying with
the stars for a while. Get
a job, or even several jobs. Best of all, seek out music-related work. You can play at wedding
parties, give music instruction, or write songs to advertise businesses on
local radio. This
way, you get that added bit of musical experience to boast about at your first
audition or interview.
Be professional. Take a look at your website. If it looks horrible, then
it's time to rethink the design. Make it attractive, but accessible. It must be straightforward
for people to find their way around the site or they'll lose interest. A record deal is no longer
necessarily the first goal these days - you can build an audience online
first, and then the big recording labels might take notice.
Investigate all sales options. You can sell CDs through local gift
shops, bookstores or a heap of other outlets. Who knows, companies in your
neighbourhood may even agree to sponsor small tours or concerts you arrange. Be inventive and try your
hand at playing in streets or market places, to get your music heard.
Consider learning about the music business by getting a job with a music company for a while. The industry is dominated by a few major companies. Choose a record label you like and then contact the company asking if they will take you on, unpaid, for a few weeks' work experience. Ask them very nicely and be as polite as you know how. Make sure you enthuse about their music and show a deep knowledge of their artists. If they agree, that will be a step towards your goal.
1. The
first paragraph says that anyone who wants a career in music
A is fortunate if they are
discovered by talent scouts.
B must have self-assurance
and an appealing personality.
C will only get to the top
if they have exceptional musical skill.
2. How
are musicians advised to market themselves?
A They should have a wide
variety of songs to perform.
B They should show that
they are different from other musicians.
C They should only contact
people they know will be useful to them.
3. While
musicians are waiting for their career to start, they should
A find work that will help
them in their profession.
B improve their skills by
having music lessons.
C learn how to make a good
impression at an audition.
4. What
advice is given to musicians concerning their websites?
A The website should be
designed so it attracts music companies.
B An expert should be
hired to design an attractive website.
C The website should be
easy to use.
5. Regarding
sales, the fifth paragraph suggests that musicians could
A ask local businesses to
support events they organise.
B offer discounts to local
shops.
C sell tickets to their
concerts in streets and market places.
6. What
does the final paragraph say about working for music companies?
A The companies do not pay
much money to part-time workers.
B Musicians have to be
respectful towards the companies.
C Employees have opportunities for meeting artists.
Answer
Are you desperate to have a music career? First off, remember this - no one really knows who's going to get to the top. All those talent scouts, those so-called star-makers, are just guessing. So go into your music career knowing that there's no mystery ingredient. What you need is confidence, an appreciation of a good tune, luck and lots of charm.
1. The first paragraph says that anyone who wants a career in music
A is fortunate if they are discovered by talent scouts.
B must have self-assurance and an appealing personality.
C will only get to the top if they have exceptional musical skill.
In a market where there's room for songs of every kind, you have a chance of selling your music. The trick is to present yourself as the only person with a particular style or talent. And why not be a bit boastful about it? Don't be shy about networking with all sorts of people - it's surprising who can help you. Start by playing your music to the owners of local music clubs.
2. How are musicians advised to market themselves?
A They should have a wide variety of songs to perform.
B They should show that they are different from other musicians.
C They should only contact people they know will be useful to them.
Prepare for poverty - you probably won't be partying with the stars for a while. Get a job, or even several jobs. Best of all, seek out music-related work. You can play at wedding parties, give music instruction, or write songs to advertise businesses on local radio. This way, you get that added bit of musical experience to boast about at your first audition or interview.
3. While musicians are waiting for their career to start, they should
A find work that will help them in their profession.
B improve their skills by having music lessons.
C learn how to make a good impression at an audition.
Be professional. Take a look at your website. If it looks horrible, then it's time to rethink the design. Make it attractive, but accessible. It must be straightforward for people to find their way around the site or they'll lose interest. A record deal is no longer necessarily the first goal these days - you can build an audience online first, and then the big recording labels might take notice.
4. What advice is given to musicians concerning their websites?
A The website should be designed so it attracts music companies.
B An expert should be hired to design an attractive website.
C The website should be easy to use.
Investigate all sales options. You can sell CDs through local gift shops, bookstores or a heap of other outlets. Who knows, companies in your neighbourhood may even agree to sponsor small tours or concerts you arrange. Be inventive and try your hand at playing in streets or market places, to get your music heard.
5. Regarding sales, the fifth paragraph suggests that musicians could
A ask local businesses to support events they organise.
B offer discounts to local shops.
C sell tickets to their concerts in streets and market places.
Consider learning about the music business by getting a job with a music company for a while. The industry is dominated by a few major companies. Choose a record label you like and then contact the company asking if they will take you on, unpaid, for a few weeks' work experience. Ask them very nicely and be as polite as you know how. Make sure you enthuse about their music and show a deep knowledge of their artists. If they agree, that will be a step towards your goal.
6. What does the final paragraph say about working for music companies?
A The companies do not pay much money to part-time workers.
B Musicians have to be respectful towards the companies.
C Employees have opportunities for meeting artists.
