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41. I have always been interested in meeting people with different backgrounds and by this I mean not only speakers of other languages but also people who live in geographical locations far from my home country. The best is, of course, when I can go and meet them in their countries. 42. In my opinion, this is a very important issue. I have travelled widely within Europe for the past few years and I could see on several occasions that if you dont speak at least two or three foreign languages you cant be successful either as a tourist or on business. Unfortunately, I only speak my mother-tongue. 43. Yes, I have travelled a lot to all countries in Europe. People probably think that if you travel to many different places there must be both good and bad things which happen to you. You know, problems at the customs, changing your money to foreign currency all the time, and so on. Some of my friends have had really bad experiences. 44. My grandfather didnt even leave his village, never in his long life. My parents on the other hand were globe-trotters when they were younger and they still like visiting other countries. If you see more of the world you also understand more of it and more of the people. Thats marvellous. It may even lead us to a better future. 45. Sure. Money makes the world go round and you can see a lot more on a journey and you can get much further if you are wealthy. However, if you are clever you can organise very good, economical trips abroad, which are also available for most of those who are fond of travelling. Consider all those last minute holidays. Listening comprehension Part 2 Global Warming A one-meter sea level rise would submerge a substantial amount of Bangladesh, Jonathan Gregory, the studys leading author and climate scientist at the University of Reading in England, said in a telephone interview. Scientists have previously calculated that if the annual average temperature in Greenland increases by almost 3 Celsius, its ice sheet will begin to melt. Many experts believe the concentration of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will have reached levels around the year 2100 that would cause the temperature to rise that much. Were not saying how long it will take to get to the three degrees or how long it will take to lose the ice sheet, Gregory said. Were saying theres a high likelihood of passing this threshold of viability within the carbon dioxide levels that are currently being considered. The issue of global warming is controversial. Its clear that, since the Industrial Revolution, atmospheric concentrations of carbon dioxide have increased 30 per cent, enhancing the heattrapping capability of the atmosphere. Scientists generally believe that the combustion of fossil fuels to run cars, heat homes, and power factories is the primary source for this increase in carbon dioxide levels. TELC TRANSCRIPT TEST 1.

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In the absence of emission control policies, the United States Environmental Protection Agency says carbon dioxide concentrations will be 30 to 150 per cent higher than the current 370 parts per million found today. Meanwhile, the global surface temperature increased 0.6 Celsius in the last century. Oceans have become warmer, too, expanding while storing heat. This has caused sea levels to rise 10 to 20 centimetres in the last hundred years. While most scientists agree that higher greenhouse gas concentrations, particularly carbon dioxide, are causing global warming, a few scientists argue that atmospheric carbon dioxide levels may not only be to blame, because they have remained relatively steady for the past 30 years. At the present temperatures, about half of the snow that falls on Greenland melts and runs off as water. The rest of it stays and is discharged in the form of icebergs. An increase of 3 Celsius would change that equation, producing an increase in melting that will outweigh the increase in snowfall, according to Gregory. The warmer it gets, the more melting there is, he said. You would also expect more rain or snowfall, but most studies suggest that the increase in melting would be bigger. Beyond that threshold, the ice sheet will likely not be viable and would just get smaller and smaller. The climate models in the study demonstrate that a warming of about 3 Celsius for ongoing melting of the Greenland ice sheet is exceeded by 2100 said John Church, a climate scientist at the Australian government Marine Research centre who was not involved in the sudy. In the most extreme scenario the study predicts temperatures to rise by 8 Celsius by the year 2050. This, in turn, would raise sea levels by 7 metres in a thousand years. This is a high concentration, but it is within the range of scenarios that people have considered, Gregory said. Its not a completely outrageous number. If rising temperatures were to cause melting of Greenlands ice sheet, the process would be gradual. Theres no evidence that the ice sheet would catastrophically disintegrate. Even the worst scenario is unlikely to alter the world map. If you were to raise the sea levels by seven metres and look at a map of the world, you probably wouldnt think it was startlingly different, Gregory said. But of course many of the places where a lot of people live are close to sea level. Many cities and communities along the US Eastern Seaboard are at least partly below this level. Sea level rise has the potential to affect millions of people living in low-lying coastal regions, particularly the inhabitants of mega cities developing on coasts around the world and those living on deltas of major rivers and small island nations, Church said. Gregory and other scientists warn that even if the composition of the atmosphere could be changed back to pre-industrial conditions, the sea level rise could be irreversible. Once its gone the Greenland ice sheet is unlikely to be re-established. Sea level represents one of the longer time scale responses found in the climate system, said Ronald J. Stouffer at the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administrations Geophysical Fluid Dynamics Laboratory in Princeton, New Jersey. It may not be possible to stop or reverse this process once it has been underway for a period of time, even if the climate returns to a relatively cool state, Stouffer said.

Listening comprehension Part 3 56. And here is the weather forecast for tonight and tomorrow. It will start cool in the afternoon with some sunshine and a strong wind coming from the North. This will bring clouds around 6 p.m., which, however, will probably move on so the concert in Kensington Gardens will not be disturbed. By midnight another wave of clouds might bring some showers. Tomorrow morning ... 57. Ladies and Gentlemen, we regret to inform you that there have been delays for the arrival of trains due to technical problems. Passengers travelling to Stamford should wait until further notice. All other passengers should go to platform one. Platform three will be out of order and closed until repairs are done on the line. We apologise for the inconvenience. 58. ... and now the evening programme on MTV. There will be a minor change to the schedule. Instead of the soap opera at 8.30 p.m. you will see a sports programme, a live commentary on the events of the swimming championship. After that you will be able to watch the next episode of the popular comedy series Friends. 59. This is the call centre of the British Museum. Unfortunately, there is nobody at the reception now as the museum is closed for the bank holiday. The exhibitions can be visited on weekdays from 10.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m. and at weekends from 10.00 a.m. to 7.30p.m. There are no guided tours to the exhibitions but you can rent a discman with a recorded tour guide in all major European languages. The shop for the museum is open while the exhibitions are open. Thank you for calling. 60. ... and here is an important piece of news. The performance of the popular musical Cats will be cancelled tonight due to the illness of several actors and actresses. As this was to be the last performance this year, you can change your ticket and get a full refund or choose from some other performances later this month.

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TEST 2. Reading Comprehension Part 1. First read the ten headlines a-j. Then read the five texts 1-5 and decide which text goes best with which headline. Mark your answers on the answer sheet in the boxes 1-5. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) Water Leaking to Affect Service Reliability Pictures of Cameras for British Drivers Dairy products Proved to be a Hazard Police Action over Fire Case Railway lines have been replaced by buses Painkiller Tested on British Woman A Guide to the British Speed Trap Fire Brigade Investigated Out of jail abroad FIRM WITHDRAWS CHEESE COATED CRISPS

1. The Automobile Association is to re-draw the map of British roads. Its 2005/2006 road atlas shows the position of all the countrys mobile and fixed speed cameras, giving drivers an accurate picture of where cameras are sited without having to pay for in-car warning devices. It is the first time a UK road map has included the information. 2. More than 13,000 packets of crisps have been recalled after the manufacturer discovered they had mistakenly been covered in a dairy product ingredient. Kettle foods of Norwich fear their 150g Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar hand cooked crisps could be a hazard to customers with allergies. 3. Rail tunnels connecting two Kent towns will be closed for four months from Saturday as part of a %10m repair plan. The work will include waterproofing and repairs to the tunnels brickwork. The Shakespeare and Abbotscliffe tunnels, between Dover and Folkestone, are 160 years old and due for some major repairs. South Eastern Trains commuters will have to use replacement buses until September 5, which will run every 15 minutes. 4. A British woman who spent eight weeks in a Dubai prison after codeine was found in her urine has been released. Tracy Wilkinson, 44, from Balcombe, West Sussex, tested positive for codeine, which is banned in Dubai but was legally prescribed by her UK GP. The painkiller was found in her system when a urine sample was taken while she was in custody in the United Arab Emirates over a passport error. She was bailed on Saturday and will be back at the court in Dubai on 7 May. 5. A man has been arrested after a suspicious fire at a block of flats in a Surrey town. Several residents were rescued from the three-storey building in Century Court, off Victoria Way.

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Four fire crews were called out at about 12:45 on Saturday and quickly brought the flames under control. Surrey Police said no one was injured, and a spokeswoman added that a man had been arrested. Investigators are now trying to establish a cause. Reading Comprehension Part 2. Read the following text, and then choose the answers to questions 6-10. Smile, if youre honest The police have launched a campaign to encourage buyers of used cars to take a picture of the person selling the vehicle as it does not violate the rights of the sellers if they agree. The photograph can be used in evidence if the vehicle turns out to be stolen or an insurance write-off. Police say that modern camera phones are an ideal way to trap car thieves and rouge dealers. They hope that if the practice catches on it will act as a deterrent to criminals. Sergeant Andy Usher, who is leading the campaign for Norfolk police, said: The move was prompted by an operation in which we seized 29 cloned vehicles within a few weeks towards the end of 2004 and the beginning of this year. Most of these vehicles were seized back from people who had quite innocently bought them. Many buyers had no way of tracing the person who had sold them the car. The increasing number of stolen cars demands attention. During 1995 between 1,000 and 2,000 motor vehicles were stolen each month. In the past five years over 90,000 motor vehicles were reported stolen. What we are saying is that if you are happy with the car, ask if you can take a photo of the seller alongside the vehicle, said Usher. If theyre genuine theyre unlikely to worry about it, but if theyre not, its more than likely going to put them off selling the car to you in the first place. If you still end up with a stolen or cloned vehicle the photograph could be used in court. The police also advise buyers to visit the sellers home rather than doing a deal at a meeting place, never to pay in cash, and check that number plate and engine and chassis numbers tally with the registration document. Prevention is better than cure as the proverb says. Now decide which is the correct answer a, b or c to the items 6-10 and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 6. Police suggest if you buy a second-hand car you should take a photograph of a) the vehicle itself. b) the seller of the car. c) the person buying the car. 7. Sergeant Usher a) is leading Norfolk Police. b) had an operation in 2004. c) managed to take back a lot of cloned vehicles. 8. The police reporting on the results of an operation in 2004 said: a) A lot of people could not find the seller of the car again later.

b) All the vehicles were taken away from the people who had bought them. c) People who had innocently bought such cars were seized by the police. 9. Taking a photo with your phone a) might make the sellers proud of their cars. b) might help you choose genuine cars. c) might discourage the seller from selling you a cloned car. 10. According to the police a) it is risky to buy a used car at a meeting place. b) buyers should check if the car has a number-plate. c) it is not allowed to pay in cash for a used car.

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Reading Comprehension Part 3. First read the ten situations 11-20 and then read the 12 texts a-l. Decide which text goes best with which situation. Each text can be used only once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet 11-20. In some cases there may not be a suitable text. Then mark it with an X. 11. You want to take a day off outdoors with your business colleagues. 12. You are a middle-aged man looking for accommodation in a traditional English home equipped with all conveniences. 13. You are a university student on a low budget. You need to buy a second-hand desk for your studies. 14. You are a businesswoman and need to find new lodgings immediately. 15. Your lady-friend, a young doctor, wants you to help her find a room with old-style furniture. 16. You have to do some research on the history of the town you live in. 17. You feel like eating out but you dont like ordinary restaurants. 18. You and your friend would like to find accommodation with all kinds of entertainment facilities in the neighbourhood. 19. You are very fond of Arabian cuisine and looking for a restaurant which offers you such dishes. 20. You want to find a flat where you can also write e-mails to your family and friends.

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Superb double or twin room (20 m) in the heart of Willesden Green Newly decorated with modern furniture and fully furnished including 21 inch TV, DVD and phone in room. Fully equipped kitchen and washing facilities. 104 pw, all inclusive Photos and further information available on the Internet Located seconds from the tube in a lively attractive area with a wide selection of shops. Excellent transport links to the City and the West End by Tube (Jubilee line), 15-20 mins.

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Huge double room (16 m) in a fabulous detached Victorian house Fully furnished with antique French furniture, own separate bathroom facilities, TV, DVD, phone in room (free incoming calls), fully equipped kitchen and washing facilities in a very friendly EnglishFrench family share. Excellent transport links to the City, West End Centre, 20 minutes by Tube, located close to Kilburn on the Jubilee line in a lively attractive area with a wide selection of shops and amenities. 115 pw, all incl. Professional female only. Photos and further information available on the Internet.

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Price: 300 GBP/per month Friendly, tidy, responsible person wanted to rent a bright single room in a nice, cosy house with three professionals (2124). The room has a single bed, chest of drawers and a large corner window. Upstairs is a bathroom and separate toilet. Downstairs comprises of lounge and kitchen with all necessary appliances. There are also large and attractive front and rear gardens! 5 mins walking distance from Central Line for easy access to central London within 30 minutes. Shops down the road. Good location! For more details or to express an interest please ring: Vianney 07799 030626 AVAILABLE NOW

Price: 308 GBP per month The flat is located within 5-10 minutes walk from Mile End Tube station near convenient stores. We are looking for another young male (25-30) to share the flat with us. The flat includes a large living room, big kitchen and separate bathroom and toilet. The room has got a double bed, desk, and wardrobe and is cosy. The facilities include Internet, TV, washing machine and microwave. The room is available now.

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Price: 498 GBP/month Palatial south-facing twin (20 m) and double rooms (15 m) overlooking a 200 m garden in a 300 m Victorian family house. Fully furnished incl. 21 inch TV, DVD/CD/MP3 player, free incoming phone calls, large fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, cutlery, pots, pans and bed linen. Males only. 115 pw or 498 pcm (1 month deposit + 1 month rent). All bills are incl. Photos and further information available on the Internet.

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Price: 650 GBP/month One warm and comfy double room to rent in lovely and fully furnished 3 bedrooms flat near Clapham Common just 5 min walk from Clap. Comm. Tube station and 2 min from Sainsburys. Great location near good bars, restaurants, pubs and cinemas. The room is fairly large with a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a bed-side table ideal for a couple or 2 friends. We are looking for people who are clean and tidy, easygoing, friendly and sociable, preferably sharing our interest in art, reading and cinema.

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SEA BREEZE FISH & CHIPS 28 Southover Street Traditional fish and chips, home cooked vegetarian dishes such as vegetable quiche, couscous, ... Meat dishes kofta kebab, chicken/lamb couscous ... Willing to cater for small parties Moroccan, English and international dishes Open Monday - Wednesday 5:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Thursday Saturday 5:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays

The Walmer Castle 95 Queens Park Road A most unusual pub/restaurant! After extensive refurbishment we are pleased to introduce a range of mouth watering hearty food with a Mexican/American influence. With a selection of spicy or mild, meat or vegetarian meals and snacks and a well priced childrens menu, youre sure to find something to suit your taste.

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National Maritime Museum National Maritime Museum, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3QY, Cornwall, England Open daily, 7 days a week, 10-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & Boxing Day. If youve got the sea in your bones this is the museum for you. Make sure you go for a whole day as there are stacks to see and do.

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Furniture Shops Price & Co. 14 Lewes Road We buy and sell furniture. Student discounts available. Quote the web site for free delivery. Open Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays.

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Brighton & Hoves Local Studies Library Situated in Church Street the Local Studies Library contains a wealth of information about the people and places, past and present. The Library has 20,000 books, maps dating back to 1545 and thousands of photographs, postcards and pamphlets. Mon, Thu & Fri: 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tues: 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Wed & Sun: closed

Adventures and activities For 8 to 18 year olds. The club provides outings such as rock climbing, ice skating, museum visits, canoeing, etc. They cater for special needs, and also provide activities for families and groups of adults.

Language elements Part 1. Read the following article and decide which word or phrase a, b, or c is missing in items 21-30. Mark your answers on your answer sheet. Re: Holiday booking ref. p142/7/2003 Dear Sir, I am writing -21- my dissatisfaction with the self-catering accommodation provided 22- my family at the Holiday Village, Samos, Greece, from 1-14 August 2003. On -23-, the accommodation had not been cleaned, the refrigerator -24- and there was no hot water. These problems were pointed out to your resort representative Marie Finch, -25- was unable to -26- them to our satisfaction. We were forced to accept a -27- standard of accommodation, despite having paid extra for a terrace and sea view. This spoilt our enjoyment of the holiday -28-. I would appreciate it -29- you would look into this matter at your earliest convenience with a view to refunding my extra payment and -30- appropriate compensation for the distress suffered. Yours faithfully, Patrick Mahon

21. a) express b) to express c) expressing 22. a) to b) of c) for 23. a) arrive b) arrival c) arriving 24. a) not working b) had not worked c) was not working TELC-TEST 2.

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Language elements Part 2. Read the following text and decide which of the words or phrases a-o is missing in items 31-40. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. A well-written reference letter Few hiring -31- trust their own judgement when making hiring decisions, especially -32- higher levels. That is why companies seek outside opinions. -33- attention to what others say, because nothing can hurt you worse than a lukewarm reference. In seeking a recommendation letter, -34- limit yourself to former bosses. Anyone who knows your work can speak on your behalf. That -35- colleagues, staff, suppliers, businessmen, consultants, even customers. In -36-, those who have been above you, below you, and all around you. Dont leave matters to chance, hoping your references will say the right thing. They may be taken -37- guard, or they may actually oppose you. The best way to do it is to outline a statement for your referee to sign or revise. Giving -38- the raw material simplifies their task. Remember, few busy managers like to write. It is time consuming, and they have often got -39- matters to attend to. If you dont provide them with a written outline, your request for a reference letter may -40- delayed for weeks.

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Listening comprehension Part 1. You are going to hear five people talking about using computers. You will hear each item twice. Decide which statement a-f goes with each item. Now you will have half a minute to read the items. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

a) Learning languages via the Internet will boost our brain b) Young hacker sentenced to three years c) Lets play! d) Computers without borders ... e) No need for computers f) Preference for traditional mail

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Listening comprehension Part 2. You are going to hear an article. First you will have one minute to read the introduction and the items. Then you will hear the article. You will hear it only once. Then you will have time to answer the questions. Decide if the statement for each of the items is true (+) or not true (-) and mark your answers on the answer sheet. Now you will have one minute to read the items. 46. There are seventy thousand changes in the new edition of the National Geographic Atlas of the World. 47. A lot of sources influence the decisions about the changes in the Atlas. 48. The names of towns and cities in South Korea had to be changed. 49. There are also many changes in the physical features of the maps. 50. If you buy the Atlas you will have access to its web page as well. 51. When a country is occupied the original name is shown. 52. Mount Everest is shown two metres higher than previously. 53. More than ten per cent of the land is some kind of national park. 54. About twenty per cent of the worlds nations took part in serious wars in the last fifteen years. 55. There is a new symbol for high-speed roads on the maps.

Listening comprehension Part 3. You are going to hear five short texts. You will hear the texts only once. Then you will have time to answer the question for each text. Decide if the correct answer is a, b or c and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 56. The traffic report for the Cambridge area says a) you will be able to drive into Cambridge from the South. b) a major accident has blocked the roads. c) cars coming from the North are being diverted to alternate routes. 57. There is a message on your answering machine saying your foreign friends a) will arrive by the appointed time. b) want you to put them up for an extra night. c) want to cancel their journey. 58. According to an announcement in the museum a) you will not be able to see the special Egyptian exhibition this week. b) you can see an extraordinary Egyptian exhibition. c) the museum will be closed from next Monday. 59. At the railway station you hear a) you will be able to arrive in London at 5 oclock. b) you had better take an intercity train to London earlier. c) your train to London will be about half an hour late. 60. The weather forecast for Australia says a) the weather will change to sunny soon. b) a tornado may threaten Perth. c) the temperature will increase sharply on inland parts.

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Letter writing You have two different tasks to choose from. Decide quickly which letter you are going to write as you only have a total of 30 minutes to complete the task. 1. Booking accommodation in response to an advertisement or 2. An application for a job Situation 1. You have recently read about a holiday destination in the Inns of Devon guide for this year. Enjoy the finest in luxury with a holiday at the Inns of Devon! Choose from a wide range of holidays, from indulgent and de-stressing spa breaks to a memorable stay at exciting and relaxing destinations like Dawlish, Devon. Showcasing the very best, a holiday with Brown Fox Inn promises you adventure, romance, luxury and style! We offer: Products that speak to your individuality. Services that match your energy and passion. An environment that delights both aesthetically and socially. Brown Fox Inn 2456 Pine St. Dawlish, Devon DR3 T7U, England You decide to write to the manager of the Brown Fox Inn in Dawlish, Devon to book two rooms there for a week for you, your per and two friends of yours. At least two of the following points should be mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect: Ask for any more information you think is necessary. Describe the rooms you need (double, quiet, at the back of the inn). Ask for the price and what it covers. Mention the reason for your letter.

Write the letter using a suitable greeting and a suitable closing formula. Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the company, also the reference line, date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words. Situation 2.

You are interested in getting a part time job at a company in Britain or North America. You can apply to the following firms: Hilton 1133 Westchester Ave.

Toshiba Corporation College Green Bristol England, Great Britain BS1 5TA

White Plains, Los Angeles 22234 United States

Swiss Airways PO Box 222 Pearson Airport 1111 Airport Rd. Vancouver L2R 1H9 e-mail: Swissair@pearson.ca Write a letter of application to one of the firms above for a full time job. At least two of the following points should be mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect: Your experience with this sort of work/your training Your interests Your reason for applying for a full time job Your reason for wanting to work in Britain/North America

Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the resort, also the date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.

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ORAL EXAMINATION Introduction Social contacts CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Introduce yourself to your partner if you do not already know each other. You can talk about, for example, why you are learning English, what your hobbies and leisure interests are or how you prepared for this examination. This part of the examination will not be marked. Part 1. Presentation CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You are expected to give a short presentation to your partner(s) on a certain topic. (Prompts in brackets may help you.) Your presentation should take about 90 seconds and you should answer your partners questions afterwards. While your partner is giving his/her presentation, listen and think of the questions you would like to ask. You should not interrupt your partner during his/her presentation. Some possible topics: A film that you have seen (topic and plot, actors, your opinion, etc.) or A concert you have attended (type of music, musicians, where, personal preferences, etc.)

Part 2. Discussion CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Read the following text from a magazine. Discuss the content of the text with your partner. Tell him/her your opinion; give reasons and personal examples to support your ideas. Talk about your own experience with the problems mentioned and possible solutions. American Returns $1m Jewellery Find A Toronto family got an unexpected golden gift after an honest New Yorker found their lost $1 million heirlooms on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Hiker John Waldorf found a big purse stuffed with valuables, including a 12-carat diamond ring, pearl and emerald necklaces, a watch and $500 in Canadian and U.S. cash. He told us he thought it was junk jewellery, police officer Morgan Geoffrey said from San Francisco yesterday. But he did see there was a Rolex watch and a couple of $100 bills, Geoffrey said. She said Tehmina Javed gave the bag and its rich contents to her husband, Imran Ayub, when they crossed the bridge after their daughters wedding, to visit the waterfront city across from Frisco. After enjoying ice cream and a stroll in a park, she said the family headed back to their San Francisco hotel - not realising they forgot their treasure trove, which included heirloom jewellery the bride wore at her wedding, then entrusted to her mother before leaving on a honeymoon. Hurrying back to Frisco, the panicked family told police of their dilemma. The officer said she never met Ayub, a dentist from Pakistan. Accompanied by two sons, his wife poured out her anguish between tears and sobs of the importance of the collection, which was handed down in the family. The family had to fly back to Toronto that night. Then Waldorf walked in Monday afternoon with the fully intact bag, which also contained a Middle East banknote, two Canadian $100 bills and U.S. currency. Waldorf, 36, a respiratory therapist, told a reporter with the San Francisco Sun that he never thought of trying to cash in on the contents of the purse. Every person I know or associate with would have done the same thing, he told the Frisco daily paper. Im glad to be able to help. The family didnt learn that a Good Samaritan had come to their rescue until Geoffrey called on Tuesday. They were very thankful, very relieved ... overjoyed, she said. The family arranged for a friend in San Francisco to retrieve the bag and its contents for shipment and they have it back, Geoffrey said. You have to be a real man to return that bag, Imran Ayub told the Frisco daily paper.Were really, really thankful to that guy. Geoffrey said the family asked her to thank Waldorf, but she did not know if they will reward him for his honesty, which the officer agreed shows that people in the San Francisco area really do have a heart. TELC-TEST 2.

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Part 3. Task CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You and your partner are preparing your wedding reception. You will have to try to come to an agreement on the following questions: how many people you would like too invite (relatives only, or friends as well) where you would like to have the reception what time you would like to have the reception what the menu should be (courses and drinks) if you need music as well (traditional or modern) whether to give small gifts to the guests Tell your partner your ideas and try to agree and convince each other.

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TEST 3. Reading Comprehension Part 1. First read the ten headlines a-j. Then read the five texts 1-5 and decide which text goes best with which headline. Mark your answers on the answer sheet in the boxes 1-5. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) A new flight plan Fatness Should Be Cured Encyclopaedias Gather Dust in Internet Age Apollo Mission to Mars Satellite Data Help Scientists Real Time Translation on TV Top Health Issues Software for the deaf Climate Changes in 50 Years BOOKS ARE GOOD FOR HOME EDUCATION

1. Inactive Americans are eating themselves to death at an alarming rate, their unhealthy habits are fast approaching tobacco as the top underlying preventable cause of death, a government study found. In 2000, poor diet including fatness and physical inactivity caused 400,000 US deaths more than 16 per cent of all deaths and the No. 2 killer. That compares with 435,000 for tobacco, or 18 per cent as the top underlying killer. 2. These are lonely days for encyclopaedias. At libraries, the volumes sit ignored for days on end as information-seeking people sit busily at nearby computers. Even in the warmth of a loving home, that set of hard/bound books that once represented the crown tool of a good education gets the cold shoulder. 3. The US President recently announced an ambitious plan for a mission to Mars, using the moon as a testing area and stepping-stone, but for many planetary scientists the moon is a desirable destination in and of itself. Although the Apollo missions brought back nearly 400 kilogrammes of rocks, scientists still know precious little about the moons topography, gravitational field, and overall composition. 4. Using satellite and other data, scientists have discovered that sea surface temperatures and sea level pressure in the North Pacific have undergone unusual changes over the last five years. These changes to the North Pacific Ocean climate system are different from those that dominated for the past 50-80 years, which has led scientists to conclude that there is more than one key to the climate of that region than previously thought. 5. Spanish-speaking television viewers in Central and South America will soon be able to watch and understand their favourite US soap opera, thanks to software developed by two Simon Fraser University researchers. Tourists going to Mexico, or further south, may eventually hold the solution to the language barrier in their hands. Linguist Paul McFetridge and computer scientist Fred Popowich have done what most computer textbooks describe as impossible. They have developed software that translates the English closed captions included with TV and video signals originally intended for the deaf, into Spanish in real time for display as subtitles.

Reading Comprehension Part 2. Read the following text, and then choose the answers to questions 6-10.

National Geographic Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling dives to the bottom of the Atlantic, investigating the 138-year-old wreck of the S.S. Republic, the Civil War steamship that sank while carrying a fortune in gold and silver coins. Lings deep-sea journey represents the top of a long and challenging effort by underwater explorers Greg Stemm and John Morris, business partners who have spent more than 12 years searching for the treasure-laden ship. From the moment of discovery until now, National Geographic cameras have been on hand to capture this dramatic story of archaeology, adventure and a treasure that could be worth more than $100 million. In 1865, the Republic set off from New York carrying some 90 passengers and crew. The double side-paddle wheel steamship was headed for New Orleans, a city whose economy had been wounded by the Civil War and was starved of hard currency. The Republic reportedly carried the solution: gold and silver coins worth $400,000 at the time. But the ship never reached its destination it sank in a hurricane off the coast of Georgia. For 138 years, the Republic and its lost cargo represented every explorers dream but it was the dedication and hard work of Stemm and Morris that eventually led to its discovery. After combing countless square miles of the Atlantic with a variety of sonar equipment, the team of underwater explorers finally located the Republics remains. With the help of the exploration ship Odyssey Explorer, a remotely operated vehicle (ROV) named Zeus and an arsenal of other high-tech tools and sensors, Stemm and Morris have begun to recover what could potentially be the richest treasure ever discovered at sea. Now decide which is the correct answer a, b or c to the items 6-10 and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 6. Ultimate Explorer host Lisa Ling a) represents the National Geographic. b) organises deep-sea journeys for explorers. c) is investigating a sunken treasure ship. 7. National Geographic participating in the discovery a) has captured a treasure worth $100 million. b) has spent more than 12 years finding the wreck. c) has made photographs of the exploration. 8. In 1865 the steamship called Republic a) carried passengers from New York to New Orleans. b) delivered its cargo of gold and silver coins. c) was controlled by side-paddle wheels.

9. Stemm and Morris, having spent more than 12 years searching, a) were dedicated to represent every explorers dream. b) succeeded in finding the remains of the Republic. c) discovered countless square miles of the Atlantic. 10. The team of explorers a) have begun to discover the richest treasure ever. b) remotely operated the Odyssey Explorer. c) were helped by Zeus and a lot of high-tech tools.

Reading Comprehension Part 3. First read the ten situations 11-20 and then read the 12 texts a-l. Decide which text goes best with which situation. Each text can be used only once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet 11-20. In some cases there may not be a suitable text. Then mark it with an X. 11. You are the boss and you want to invite your colleagues for a meal. 12. You want to take your mother out to an outdoor restaurant on her special day. 13. You are looking for a restaurant where retired people have a discount on Sundays. 14. You are looking for a place with a very large selection on the menu. 15. You are looking for a daily discount for senior citizens in the afternoon. 16. You would like to take your friends to a Karaoke restaurant from 9 p.m. 17. You are looking for a non-stop restaurant on a weekday. 18. You are looking for special catering on a Saturday. 19. You need a restaurant where your 4-year-old son can have free food. 20. You are looking for a restaurant with home-made specialities.

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Language elements Part 1. Read the following article and decide which word or phrase a, b, or c is missing in items 2130. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.

Dear Andrew, I was very happy -21- letter from you again, and to hear the good news -22- you and your family. It is really nice that you sound so much -23- enthusiastic about learning English now. As you have also realized, a lot depends -24- the teacher and the methods he or she uses. Your present teacher -25- sound really good, but surely you would study

21. a) getting b) to get c) get 22. a) from b) of c) about 23. a) more b) better c) further 24. a) in b) to c) on Language elements Part 2.

25. a) has b) does c) should 26. a) was b) is c) will be 27. a) real b) much c) really 28. a) interesting b) interested c) interest

29. a) naturally b) of course c) natural 30. a) reserve b) deserve c) ask

Read the following text and decide which of the words or phrases a-o is missing in items 3140. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. What does your scent say? Compared with the light-as-air smells that have had a lock on the perfume -31- in -32- years, this springs smells -33- shout, I am a woman! According to a Malibu perfumer, Smells of flowers are unmistakably feminine. They say to a man, Im not -34- of you. And thats not

all they say. Each flower smell speaks a -35-, which you can use to express -36-, says another perfumer. To -37- which flowers say what, our magazine turned to the experts who work with them daily. Red roses -38- romance to the eyes and nose, but the smell of white flowers is -39- a polite hello, not a big, wet kiss. Smells really help -40- a mood, adds Hollywood events coordinator Jo Martin who chose pink roses and lilies.

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Listening comprehension Part 1. You are going to hear five people talking about using computers. You will hear each item twice. Decide which statement a-f goes with each item. Now you will have half a minute to read the items. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

a) Travelling need languages b) Sentenced to learn English c) Who cares about languages? d) Let the English learn languages e) Multi-nationalism in many languages f) Which language to choose?

Listening comprehension Part 2. You are going to hear an article. First you will have one minute to read the introduction and the items. Then you will hear the article. You will hear it only once. Then you will have time to answer the questions. Decide if the statement for each of the items is true (+) or not true (-) and mark your answers on the answer sheet. Now you will have one minute to read the items. 46. Wade Davis and three other specialists have lived among traditional people. 47. The ethno sphere is a cultural and spiritual web of life. 48. The ethno sphere is even more important than the biosphere. 49. Earth and humanity will be poorer if some cultures disappear. 50. There are about three thousand dead languages already. 51. Western culture is going to be reduced to the sidelines of history. 52. The Western way of life would overcome the difficulties. 53. In some other cultures the community is far more important than the individual. 54. Modernisation is based on the idea that the rest of the worl follows our development. 55. People in other cultures want to be like us.

Listening comprehension Part 3. You are going to hear five short texts. You will hear the texts only once. Then you will have time to answer the question for each text. Decide if the correct answer is a, b or c and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 56. You want to have a picnic on Saturday afternoon, you can a) as it will be sunny. b) not as strong winds will move clouds. c) not as there will be some showers. 57. To travel to Edinburgh at about noon you should a) change vehicle of transport. b) postpone your journey. c) wait 15 minutes more to take a train. 58. To send a letter on Friday, you should a) add it to the company mails. b) mail it at a Post Office being on strike. c) post it early that day. 59. The exhibition at the museum a) can be visited any day between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. b) has a gift shop during the visiting hours. c) can only be visited with guided tours. 60. The departure of the flight is going to be delayed because of a) the change in the departure gate. b) the overbooking. c) the bad weather.

Letter writing You have two different tasks to choose from. Decide quickly which letter you are going to write as you only have a total of 30 minutes to complete the task. 1. An application for a job in response to an advertisement or 2. A letter asking for more information

Situation 1. You are interested in getting a job at Sports and Leisure Services in Britain. SPORT AND LEISURE SERVICES Post: Diving Development Manager Post Reference: AHL222003 We seek to appoint a new manger and coach for our diving team. The post requires a positive, well motivated individual. Applicants should have: at least 3 years experience of local county and regional diving competitions, ability to deal with staff and customers in a professional manner. Applicants must: be eligible to work in the U.K. be prepared to work flexible, unsocial hours, e.g., evenings and weekends be able to travel between sites.

If you are interested in this post please contact Sheila Dennison (Principal Swimming Development Manager) At SPORT AND LEISURE SERVICES 18. Elmer Square Peterborough, Lincs. PLX 78D Write a letter of application to the firm above. At least two of the following points should be mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect: Ask for more details (e.g. salary, accommodation) Say why you are interested in the job Give three items of information about yourself Mention the reason for your letter

You decide to write for more information. Write the letter using a suitable greeting and a suitable closing formula. Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the company, also the reference line, date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.

Situation 2. You have seen the following commercial on TV.

HOME SHOW: 16 March 22 April Earls Court, London Expert and Celebrity Demonstrations at the Show The Home & Garden Theatre plays host to a variety of interior, gardening and culinary experts who will be performing demos on the hour every hour during the show. Evening Activities After 5 p.m. every evening, special evening activities are planned. Buy on the door tickets for 4 only, enjoy live music, sample tasty treats at the Farmers Market and the Food and Drink areas and catch some interesting demonstrations. Call 0870 220 3939, visit www.homeshow.co.uk or send a letter to Home Show UK, 225 Manning St., Hounslow, Middlesex, TW6 2SL to book tickets.

You are interested in attending the home show as an exhibitor because you own a small home gardening shop. You would like to get more details first and decide to write to the organisers. Write a letter to the organisers of the show and express your interest in the home show. Your letter should contain at least two of the following points and one other aspect: Ask about costs involved for you Ask for more details about the show Explain what you expect from the show Say what you would like to present from your shop

Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the organiser, also the date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.

ORAL EXAMINATION Introduction Social contacts CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Introduce yourself to your partner if you do not already know each other. You can talk about, for example, why you are learning English, what your hobbies and leisure interests are or how you prepared for this examination. This part of the examination will not be marked. Part 1. Presentation CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You are expected to give a short presentation to your partner(s) on a certain topic. (Prompts in brackets may help you.) Your presentation should take about 90 seconds and you should answer your partners questions afterwards. While your partner is giving his/her presentation, listen and think of the questions you would like to ask. You should not interrupt your partner during his/her presentation. Some possible topics: A trip you have made (where, when, the local people and area, sights, etc.) or A traditional public holiday in your country (date, customs, food, etc.)

Part 2. Discussion CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Read the following text from a magazine. Discuss the content of the text with your partner. Tell him/her your opinion; give reasons and personal examples to support your ideas. Talk about your own experience with the problems mentioned and possible solutions.

How to Understand your Partners Cultural Baggage

In the growing global marketplace cross-cultural communication is assuming greater importance, and mistakes can have disastrous economic consequences by disrupting joint venture partnerships and causing the expensive premature return of expatriates from assignment abroad. As companies look for the new markets throughout the world, one key to their success will be their ability to understand other cultures in order to establish confidence with partners and customers. Definitely, more and more corporate seminars have increased cross-cultural content. Companies are bringing in the experts to train people who are going to be assigned to a foreign culture. Problems most often arise because many managers are concerned wit getting the job done, while tending to forget that people help them accomplish this. Serious cultural hostility usually occurs because of ineffective communication and misreading of verbal and non-verbal communication systems. Cultural information can enable managers to anticipate behaviour and lessen the chance of cultural clash. In the United States, for example, there is a preoccupation with time and organisation. Everything must have measurable purpose. The pace of life is rapid and there is an emphasis on punctuality and efficiency. Achievement is a motivating force and person-to-person competition is considered healthy and constructive. In Japan indirect and vague communication is more acceptable than direct and specific references. Sentences are often unfinished so the other person may conclude in his own mind. Saving face and achieving harmony are more important factors in business than higher sales and profits. Direct communication about money is avoided.

Part 3. Task CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You and your partner would like to help for your friend Joe, who is moving into his own flat. You will have to try to come to an agreement about the following questions: who else you can ask to help which day would be the best for moving in whose cars you can use where to find a van to transport larger items how to share the tasks before the day of moving in how to share the tasks on the day of moving in Tell your partner your ideas and try to agree and convince each other.

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TEST 4. Reading Comprehension Part 1. First read the ten headlines a-j. Then read the five texts 1-5 and decide which text goes best with which headline. Mark your answers on the answer sheet in the boxes 1-5. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) Head Teacher Goes to Jail FOOTBALL-PLAYERS FACE MORE NIGHTS IN PRISON Britain and US Act over Internet Porn More and More TUC Pensioners Smoking Kills More than Road Crashes Killers in Spain TUC Criticizes Directors VIP Pensions Road Accidents because of Smoking Officials against Jane Longhursts Killer

Head Teacher Called to Court

1. More peoples lives would be saved by banning smoking in public places than are lost every year in road accidents, campaigners said. To mark No Smoking Day, the campaigns director said banning tobacco in pubs, bars and all workplaces would save 4,800 lives a year in England, Wales and Scotland. This would be almost 1,500 more than the 3,400 people killed on the roads each year. 2. Three British footballers being held because of a serious sex attack face at least two more nights in a Spanish jail. There wont be any decision on their case until at least Thursday. The three players are being held at Sangonera prison near Murcia accused of attacking three African women at their five-star hotel in the Spanish resort of La Manga. 3. The head teacher who employed child killer Ian Huntley as a school caretaker has been called as a surprise witness to the Soham court. He will give evidence to the court on Friday. They are investigating how Huntley slipped through police nets to be cleared for the post. 4. Directors of the UKs top companies are pumping millions of punds into their own pensions while pensions for workers are being cut, the TUC has said in a new report. More than half of directors get a pension twice as generous as that offered to most employees, research found. A director with 20 years service could retire on a full pension but other staff would have to work twice as long. 5. Great Britain and the United States are to set up a new group to shut down violent Internet sex sites. Officials on both sides of the Atlantic will decide how to act against the pornography web pages, which were mentioned in the trial of the man who killed teacher Jane Longhurst.

Reading Comprehension Part 2. Read the following text, and then choose the answers to questions 6-10.

The Enigma of Beauty What is beauty? Define beauty? We know it when we see it or so we think. At its best, beauty celebrates. At its worst, beauty discriminates. Studies suggest attractive people make more money, get called on more often in class, receive lighter court sentences and are thought to be friendlier. We do judge a book by its cover. In an ear of feminist and politically correct values, not to mention the belief that all men and women are created equal, the fact that all men and women are not and that some are more beautiful than others disturbs, confuses, even angers. For better or worse, beauty matters. How much it matters can test our values. Marilyn Monroe once said, I knew I had power when I was eight. I climbed a tree and four boys helped me down. Beauty is based on youth and on certain look. When youre old, youre invisible. In the world of beauty there are many variations on a theme, but one thing seems clear. Every culture has its strange hair fashion. In central Australia bald Aranda Aborigines once wore hair made of emus feathers. Likewise, tha Azande in Sudan wore hair made of sponge. Growing long hair among the Ashanti in Nigeria made one a suspect of planning to murder somebody, while in Brazil the Bororo cut their hair when somebody died. In most societies short hair means discipline. Think about soldiers, Buddhists and prison. There is a sad, sometimes ugly, side of beauty. Some girls are literally weighing their selfrespect. In one of its worst forms, not being satisfied with their body can turn into an eating disorder, such as anorexia, a self-starvation syndrome, or bulimia, in which people eat a lot and then vomit. One can die in both cases. Now decide which is the correct answer a, b or c to the items 6-10 and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 6. Studies suggest that attractive people a) are friendly. b) earn more. c) rarely get called on in class. 7. The author of the article argues that a) we judge people by their appearance. b) appearance doesnt matter. c) beauty confuses people.

8. When you are old you a) dont get noticed. b) are wiser. c) get braver. 9. All cultures in the world have strange customs in relation to hair fashion, for example, a) the Ashanti grew long hair after somebody was killed. b) people in Nigeria had long hair. c) Ashantis thought the person who grew long hair wanted to kill somebody.

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Reading Comprehension Part 3. First read the ten situations 11-20 and then read the 12 texts a-l. Decide which text goes best with which situation. Each text can be used only once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet 11-20. In some cases there may not be a suitable text. Then mark it with an X. 11. A family loves the sea and sailing. They are looking for something which is modern and have money to spend. 12. You have two children, 10 and 13, so they need a holiday where the children can have enough outdoor activities. 13. A rich couple in their 60s wants to enjoy the sea on an island for a week in April or November. 14. You would like to practise your French knowledge and love the mountains. 15. You are a middle-aged university lecturer who would like to enjoy the traditional historical atmosphere of France for a few days. 16. Your children love animals. 17. A couple want to spend their holiday on an island enjoying the sea and walking along the beach. 18. Two young people need a place where they can stay while discovering London. 19. You and your partner want to spend three weeks somewhere in Provence. 20. You are a 20-year-old secretary who needs to go on a diet while on holiday.

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Language elements Part 1. Read the following text and decide which word or phrase a, b, or c is missing in items 21-30. Mark your answers on your answer sheet.

Bonnie & Clyde

The story of Bonnie and Clyde is legendary in the US. They were part of a criminal gang that -21- stores and banks all -22- the Midwest during the 1930s. Besides robbery, Bonnie and Clyde were also wanted -23- murder. They were finally -24- in an ambush in 1934. The police started to shoot and Bonnie and Clyde were -25- killed almost -26-. Bonnie was 23 years old

and Clyde was 25. Ironically, Bonnie was shot 23 times and Clyde was shot 25 times or maybe thats just a myth. Since their deaths much has been written about the famous duo, and there -27- been a couple of films as well. In 1967 Hollywood -28- a film about Bonnie and Clyde starring Warren Beatty and Faye Dunaway. The film was nominated -29- an Oscar for Best Picture and is well known as one of the first Hollywood movies to show violent scenes. -30- the film was successful, many of the scenes in the movie never actually happened, helping to add to the myths about Bonnie and Clyde. 21. a) stole b) robbed c) broke 22. a) in b) over c) on 23. a) in b) with c) for 24. a) died b) killed c) death 25. a) both b) all c) whole 26. a) suddenly b) immediately c) instantly 27. a) has b) had c) have 28. a) made b) took c) did 29. a) at b) for c) in 30. a) In spite of b) Because c) Although

Language elements Part 2. Read the following text and decide which of the words or phrases a-o is missing in items 3140. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. Human alteration of the environment has 31 to a lot of things we never used to worry 32, among them the greenhouse effect. As long as Earth has had an 33, its had some greenhouse effect a phenomenon that 34 various gases in the air to behave like the sheet glass panes of a greenhouse, letting in light but not letting out all the heat. In 35, Earths greenhouse effect has been good. We and a lot of other 36 would freeze without it. But pollution has had worldwide impact on the ratios of gases in our atmosphere, and there is growing concern that continued pollution 37 dramatically increase the effect, contributing to global 38. Many experts now believe that global warming has 39. Its hard to be precise, 40 highly accurate records havent been kept for very long. Some greenhouse gases, such as water vapour, are largely out of human control.

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Listening comprehension Part 1. You are going to hear five people giving their opinions about skinny supermodels as idols. You will hear each item twice. Decide which statement a-f goes with each item. Now you will have half a minute to read the items. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

a) False teen idols b) I like the way you are c) The real cost of being a model d) Is being slim healthy? e) Nothing beats slim, beautiful women f) Get into shape

Listening comprehension Part 2. You are going to hear a text. First you will have one minute to read the introduction and the items. Then you will hear the text. You will hear it only once. Then you will have time to answer the questions. Decide if the statement for each of the items is true (+) or not true (-) and mark your answers on the answer sheet. Now you will have one minute to read the items. 46. Pete was at a funeral. 47. He has heart problems. 48. He says he never really was popular. 49. His fans welcomed him. 50. His fans were satisfied and happy. 51. He is going to stop playing tennis only for a short time. 52. He has always had a call to play better and better. 53. He feels he cant do any better. 54. Although he has been successful he doesnt think he is the best. 55. He always played perfect tennis.

Listening comprehension Part 3. You are going to hear five short texts. You will hear the texts only once. Then you will have time to answer the question for each text. Decide if the correct answer is a, b or c and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 56. The weather forecast says a) it will be cloudy in Northern England and Scotland on Tuesday. b) the wet weather continues in most parts of England on Wednesday. c) sunny periods will break the rain in Northen Ireland on Wednesday. 57. An urgent call says a) the parents of a girl must go to the information desk. b) a five-year-old girl is looked for. c) a boy has been lost an hour ago. 58. The police will disregard charges against an old-age pensioner. a) because he is eighty-three years old. b) as he has never used drugs in his life. c) because of the officers misunderstanding. 59. The drivers travelling on M6 are requested a) not to travel to south. b) to be especially careful as the warning signals are out of order. c) to avoid congestion. 60. At the railway station you can hear the train to Exeter a) is fifty minutes late. b) arrives at 11:46. c) is leaving at 11:31.

Letter writing You have two different tasks to choose from. Decide quickly which letter you are going to write as you only have a total of 30 minutes to complete the task. 1. A letter of complaint or 2. A letter asking for more information Situation 1. You have been working as an au-pair in Great Britain for three months. You have some problems with the job and you would like to change families.

Nanny Au-pair Agency College Green Bristol England, Great Britain BS1 5TA

Write a letter to the Au-pair Agency about your probelms. At least two of the following points should be mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect: Write about a case when you had problems Give reasons why you cant get on with the family Write about the present family and your tasks Explain what you expect of the new family

Write the letter using a suitable greeting and a suitable closing formula. Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the company, also the reference line, date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.

Situation 2. You see the following commercial on TV.

Show information The Westminster Kennel Club Monday and Tuesday April 13-14, 2006 Madison Square Garden New York Plaza Seventh to Eighth Avenues and 31st to 33rd Streets New York, New York Americas First and Only Champions Only Dog Show Entry limited to 2,500 dogs Individual breed judging will take place each day between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 6 p.m. The Group and Best in Show competition will be televised live on USA Network from 8-11 p.m. Monday and Tuesday.

You are interested in attending the dog show as a kennel owner. You would like to get more details first and decide to write to the organisers. Write a letter to the organisers of the show and express your interest in the dog show. Your letter should contain at least two of the following points and one other aspect: Ask about costs involved for you Ask for more details about the show Explain what you expect from the show Say what you would like to present from your kennel

Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the resort, also the date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.

ORAL EXAMINATION Introduction Social contacts CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Introduce yourself to your partner if you do not already know each other. You can talk about, for example, why you are learning English, what your hobbies and leisure interests are or how you prepared for this examination. This part of the examination will not be marked. Part 1. Presentation CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You are expected to give a short presentation to your partner(s) on a certain topic. (Prompts in brackets may help you.) Your presentation should take about 90 seconds and you should answer your partners questions afterwards. While your partner is giving his/her presentation, listen and think of the questions you would like to ask. You should not interrupt your partner during his/her presentation. Some possible topics: A tourist attraction near your town (how fair, what to see, best time of year to go etc.) or A theatre play that you have seen (topic and plot, actors, your opinion, etc.)

Part 2. Discussion CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Read the following text from a magazine. Discuss the content of the text with your partner. Tell him/her your opinion; give reasons and personal examples to support your ideas. Talk about your own experience with the problems mentioned and possible solutions.

Childless or Childfree?
Not so long ago, all women without children were known as childless, with its implication of a state of loss, the very term implying these folk were missing out on something. Nowadays, a growing number of women are insisting on the term childfree - with its emphasis on liberation, meaning that they have made a very deliberate (and sometimes painful) choice and have decided against having children. An increasing number of women in their 30s are rejecting the job description that they believe comes with parenting loss of freedom, reduced career prospects and financial burdens. Maria, 42 years old, said: Some people simply have no maternal feelings some are worried about how the world is going, some like to travel, some like to pursue their careers we're not selfish people, although this is what I am used to hearing. Many married couples plan on starting a family over the course of their marriage. But what about couples who have chosen not to have children? Society still expects people to become parents and those who choose not to are often labelled as selfish, unnatural and deficient in some other way. Numbers are difficult to come by, but London School of Economics sociologists have carried out some extensive research in this area. No doubt rising numbers of people are actively choosing not to have children. In many European countries around 10% of women reach the age of 45 with no kids. Of that figure, there are those who have chosen to remain childfree, those who have delayed having a child and are experiencing problems, and those who are infertile. A UN fertility study says 2-3% will fall into that category. The number without children will double in many countries to around 20% - except Germany, where the figure is already closer to 30%, partly because it is seen as having some of the most family unfriendly policies in Europe.

Part 3. Task CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You and your partner want to organise something special for your parents 30th wedding anniversary. You will have to try to come to an agreement about the following questions: who you would like to invite when you would like to celebrate when and how to send out invitations where you would like to have the surprise dinner what the menu should be who needs accommodation and what kind how you share the organising tasks

Tell your partner your ideas and try to agree and convince each other.

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