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Contents

Information for students 4-6

TEST 1Paper 1 8

Paper 2 20

Paper 3, Part 1 26

TEST 2Paper 1 30

Paper 2 42

Paper 3, Part 1 48

TEST 3Paper 1 52

Paper 2 64

Paper 3, Part 1 70

TEST 4Paper 1 74

Paper 2 86

Paper 3, Part 1 92

TEST 5Paper 1 96

Paper 2 108

Paper 3, Part 1 114

List of Extra Language Lessons 122

Visual materials for Paper 3, Part 2 123-132

Sample mark sheets 133-135

Student record sheets 136-138

Supplementary Files:

Speaking 139-140Grammar 141Vocabulary 142-143

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Paper 1 – READING AND WRITING

What do I have to do in the test?Write your answers on the answer sheet. You will not have time to transfer your answersat the end of the test.

Part 1

• You have to match five sentences (1-5) with the correct notice (A-H).• There will be an example and two extra notices you will not need to use.• Read the sentences and notices very carefully; ones which have the same words do not

always have the same meaning.• Don’t worry if there are some words you don’t understand in the notices. You are only

expected to understand the gist (main idea) of each notice.

Part 2

• You have to read some sentences. The sentences make up a short story.• In each sentence there is a gap with three multiple-choice options.• You have to choose the correct word to fill each gap from the options A, B or C.• The words can be verbs, adjectives or nouns.• Read each sentence carefully before choosing the missing word. Make sure you understand

what the sentence means before deciding on your answer.• You should not spend more than 5 or 6 minutes on this part of the test.

Part 3

• There are two parts to part 3. For questions 11-15 you have to choose the best phrase/sentence to complete a two-line dialogue.

• For questions 16-20, you have to complete a dialogue by choosing the correct missingsentences from a list (A-H).

• There will be an example and two extra sentences you will not need to use.• Here you should read the whole dialogue through once before deciding on your answers.• You need to look at what the person says before and after each gap to make sure the

sentence you choose fits properly.

Part 4

• You have to read a text and then answer seven multiple-choice questions. There will be anexample to help you.

• Read the instructions carefully. Sometimes you have to choose between ‘A’ Right, ‘B’ Wrongor ‘C’ Doesn’t Say. Sometimes you will have a choice of answers A, B or C to choose from.There is usually only one text but sometimes there may be three short texts.

• Read the questions quickly and then read the text all the way through before you try toanswer the questions.

• This is not a vocabulary matching exercise! You have to read each part of the text verycarefully to find the correct answer. The correct answer will be the one with the samemeaning (not necessarily the same words as the text).

• Don’t worry if there are some words you don’t understand. It may be possible to guess themeaning from the context. The important thing is to focus on understanding the main ideas.

• You may need to spend a little longer on this part of the test (but not more than 15 minutes)

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Part 5

• You have to read a text with some missing words.• You have to choose the correct missing word for each gap from a choice of three multiple-

choice options.• You should read the text all the way through to get a general understanding before trying to

fill the gaps. Decide if the text is about the past, present or future.• Then look at the multiple-choice options. Decide which word fits best. Look at the words

before and after each gap to help you. • You should not spend more than 10 minutes on this part of the test.

Part 6

• You have to read five sentences which each describe a word. You must identify the words andwrite them in the correct place on the Answer Sheet.

• There will be an example to help you.• The first letter of each word is given. • You must spell the word correctly.• There is only one possible answer for each word.• All the words are connected to the same topic.

Part 7

• You have to complete a letter by filling in the gaps. • Read the letter all the way through so you understand what it is about before you try and fill

in the gaps. There will be an example to help you.• You should only write ONE word for each gap.• You should not spend more than 10 minutes on this part of the test.

Part 8

• You have to read some information (e.g. a notice and an email or a ticket and an advertisement)and use this information to complete some notes, a diary or some kind of booking form.

• You must pretend to be the person completing the information – so when it says,Name: ................. for example, don’t write your own name!

• You only need to write one or two words.• Sometimes you will be asked to write down a date or a price. You need to read the two pieces

of information carefully to get the right answer because there may be more than one date orprice given.

• You must spell all the words correctly so be very careful not to make mistakes when copying words.

Part 9

• You have to write a short note, email, postcard or message. • You must read the instructions carefully and write down the THREE pieces of information

asked for.• Sometimes you have to follow instructions and sometimes you will have a short note, email

or message to answer.• Use your imagination. It doesn’t matter if what you write is true or not. The important thing is

to give all the necessary information and to write complete sentences.• Don’t worry too much about making spelling or grammar mistakes. In this part of the test the

examiners want to see if you can successfully communicate a message in English.• You should not spend more than 10 minutes on this question.

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Paper 2 – LISTENING

What do I have to do in the test?You should write your answer on the question paper. You will have time to transferyour answers to the answer sheet at the end of the test.

Part 1• You will hear five short conversations between two people. There will also be an example. You

will hear each conversation twice.• You will have time to read the questions before you listen.• You must listen and choose the correct answer A, B or C.• Each of the three options, A, B and C will be mentioned in the conversation, so you have to listen

very carefully to make sure you choose the correct answer.

Part 2• You will hear a conversation between two people. You will hear this conversation twice.• You have to match two lists; e.g. the names of people and the food they like. You will hear the

information in the same order as list 1-5.• Sometimes you will not hear exactly the same words that are on the lists because the

speakers use different ways to say the same thing. For example, boat ride and river trip. • Remember that you only have to match five items on the first list (1-5) with five items from

list (A-H). Two items in this list are there to distract you and one is the example. • You may hear all of these words (A-H) in the conversation so you need to think carefully

before you choose the correct item in list (A-H).

Part 3• You will hear a conversation between two people. It may be a conversation between friends

or it may be a conversation in a shop or restaurant etc. You will hear this conversation twice. • You will have time to read the questions through before you listen. This will help you to know

what information you need to listen for.• You have to read the questions and as you listen choose the correct answer A, B or C. The

questions are in the same order as the information in the conversation.• Don’t worry if you miss one of the answers, you can listen for it the second time you hear the

recording. It is important to keep going because otherwise you may miss the answer to thenext question.

• Sometimes, you will not hear exactly the same words that are in the questions because thespeakers use different ways to say the same thing. The important thing is to choose theanswer with the correct meaning.

• Usually all the options A, B and C are mentioned in the conversation. You have to decidewhich one is the correct answer to show that you really understand what is being said. Youshould always guess if you are not sure.

Parts 4 and 5• In part 4 you will hear a conversation between two people. In part 5 you will hear only one

person talking. You will hear both parts 4 and 5 twice.• For both parts 4 and 5, you must listen and complete the notes. There are five gaps to fill and

there will also be an example.• You only need to write ONE or TWO words.• You will have a few seconds to read the information on the question paper before you listen.

Use this time to try and predict the kind of information you need to listen for. Ask yourself: Do Ineed to listen for a name, a time, a date, a price, a telephone number? etc.



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Frequently asked question

Do I have to pass each paper inorder to pass the whole exam?

Answer

No. Your final grade willbe based on your overal lscore in all 3 papers.



TEST 1 Paper 1

How can I prepare for Part 1 of the test?

◆ Start looking around you for any signs / notices written in English. There areusually some in airports, museums, hotels and train stations.

◆ Read advertisements in English on the Internet / in English magazines andnewspapers.

Questions 1-5

Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?For 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.

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EXAMPLE

0 You cannot leave through this door.

1 You cannot p lay without wear ingthese.

2 You must keep quiet at this time.

3 Children will have a holiday on this day.

4 Go here if you want to buy one ofthese.

5 Groups of ch i ldren must not gohere.

Answer:

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

Do not use fire exit in sports hall

You must wear trainers on the football field

Football club will start

next Friday

New school football shirtson sale in school office

NO TALKINGDURING FIRE PRACTICE

Only TWO children at a timemay enter this shop

PARENTSPLEASE MAKE SURE CHILDRENWEAR THE CORRECT UNIFORM

School will be closed on Monday 5th July

0 A B C D E F G H

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Paper 1 TEST 1Reading and Writing Part 2


◆ Remember vocabulary not grammar is being tested here. Learn the differencesbetween words with similar meanings and opposites like:

remember / forget hungry / thirsty menu / bill win / earndecide / think finish / stop to get up / get off

◆ Learn collocations (words that go together):to have a coffee / showerto make the bed / lunchto do the shopping

Questions 6-10

Read the sentences (6-10) about moving house.

Choose the best word (A, B or C) for eachspace.For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on youranswer sheet.

EXAMPLE Answer:

0 Last week we .................... into our new house.

A moved B changed C turned

6 Before we left I had to help .................... all our things into big boxes.

A bring B pack C send

7 I felt very .................... because I didn’t want to leave my friends.

A sad B poor C busy

8 I couldn’t carry any of the boxes into our new house because they were too .................... .

A fat B heavy C great

9 Our new neighbour gave us a cake to .................... us.

A invite B join C welcome

10 I am very happy with my new bedroom because there is a lot more .................... .

A space B size C floor

0 A B C

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This part of the test focuses on everyday conversation.◆ Listen to as much English as you can. Study the tapescripts in your coursebooks.◆ Learn different responses for phrases such as:

Do you mind…? Would you like…? How often do you…? Let’s…

Questions 11-15

Complete the five conversations.For questions 11-15, mark A, B or C on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE

11 Have we got any milk left? A Not much.

B Not ever.

C Not often.

12 What about going to the cinema? A Is it on?

B Is anything on?

C Is it good?

13 Is there a bank near here? A It takes a long time.

B It’s very long.

C It’s a long way from here.

14 I hate shopping. A Me too.

B I do.

C I’m not.

15 Would you like a drink? A I like it.

B It’s very nice.

C Yes, please.

0 A B C

Answer:

0 What’s Mark like?A He’s very funny.

B He’s got blue eyes.

C He likes football.



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Questions 16-20

Complete the conversation between two friends.What does Tim say to Kate?For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE

Kate: So what do we have to do before the holiday, Tim?

Tim: 0 ...…………………………………. Answer:

Kate: OK, I’ll check that. Have you bookedthe taxi for the airport?

Tim: 16 ..............................................

Kate: Oh. That’s very kind.

Tim: 17 ..............................................

Kate: It was sent last week. Do we needto buy anything to take with us?

Tim: 18 ..............................................

Kate: That’s a good idea. I’ll get one onThursday.

Tim: 19 ..............................................

Kate: I’m not bringing much. It’ll be sohot. Can you bring your camera?Mine’s broken.

Tim: 20 ..............................................

Kate: Thank you. I can’t wait until weleave!

A No, because Jack said he could take usthere.

B We can rent a car when we arrive atthe airport.

C Has your new passport arrived?

D What clothes do we need to pack?

E Of course. You can use my old one ifyou like.

F What about a guide book?

G Eating out is very cheap there.

H We haven’t got our tickets from thetravel agent yet.

0 A B C D E F G H

Read on when placing an option in a gap. The response after the gap will oftenconfirm the correct answer.

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◆ Practise reading similar texts (about people, places, important events).◆ Learn how to guess the meaning of words you don’t know from the context.◆ Practise doing multiple-choice reading activities. Learn from your mistakes.◆ Learn to spot the difference between ‘Wrong’ and ‘Doesn’t say’ options. ‘Doesn’t

say’ means it doesn’t say anything in the text about this.

Questions 21-27

Read the article about the Winter Olympics.Are sentences 21-27 ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B)?If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ (A) or ‘Wrong’ (B), choose ‘Doesn’t say’ (C).For questions 21-27, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

In 1924 both the summer and the first winter OlympicGames were held in Chamonix. The new winter games werevery small compared to the winter Olympics we know today.There were only six competitions, including skiing races, iceskating and ice hockey.

At Chamonix there were 300 athletes, but only thirteen ofthese were women. At the first games of the 21st century inSalt Lake City in 2002 there were over two thousandsportsmen and women in seventy-eight competitions but stillonly around a quarter of these were women. The number of

countries taking part has not grown very much because there are not as manycountries that have the right weather to do winter sports.

Norway won the most gold medals at Chamonix but their most famous sportsstar didn’t win anything. In fact she came last! However, this was because SonjaHenie was only 11 years old at the time. She went on to win three gold medals forskating in the next three Winter Olympic games.

Both the winter and summer games were in France in 1924 but that soonchanged. Since 1928 the summer and winter games have always been in differentcountries and since 1994 they have not even been in the same year.

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EXAMPLE Answer:

0 The first winter Olympics were in France.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn’t say

21 There were fewer competitions at the first winter Olympic games than there aretoday.


22 At Salt Lake City there were many more countries that sent teams to the winterOlympics than at Chamonix.


23 Today, there are the same number of men and women in the winter Olympics.


24 Norway has won more competitions than any other country in the history of thewinter Olympics.


25 Sonja Henie didn’t do well at Chamonix because she was too young.


26 Sonja Henie was the youngest person to win a gold medal for skating.


27 The winter and summer games were in the same year until 1986.


0 A B C

You should not expect to find exactly the same words in the questions as you findin the text.

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◆ Practise reading short factual texts from newspapers, magazines and encyclopaedias.◆ Learn words / structures which go together. For example more than, as… as, need +

to, can / must / should without to, since + date (since last January), for + timeperiod (for five months). Write down any useful words / structures on page 141.

Questions 28-35

Read the article about The Race to the South Pole.Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

The Race to the South Pole

In 1908 Ernest Shackleton and (0) ............... team of

explorers left England for Antarctica. They wanted to get

to the South Pole which no-one had (28) ...............

done. This was the third time Shackleton had tried but

(29) ............... a very difficult journey they had to turn

back (30) ............... they didn’t have (31) ............... food.

They were only 179km (32) ............... from the South Pole.

In 1911 two groups of explorers, one British, one Norwegian,

tried again. Captain Scott and Roald Amundsen were both good explorers and both

(33) ............... wanted to win (34) ............... race. In the end, Amundsen got

(35) ............... first. He arrived at the South Pole (36) ............... December 14, 1911.

Scott arrived five weeks later but he and all his team died on the return journey.



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EXAMPLE Answer:

0 A his B their C our

28 A always B ever C just

29 A then B before C after

30 A so B because C and

31 A enough B some C many

32 A near B away C far

33 A very B really C more

34 A one B a C the

35 A here B everywhere C there

36 A on B in C at

0 A B C

A list of the grammatical areas that are targeted can be found in the KETHandbook.

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◆ English spelling is not easy because the words are often spelt differently to howthey sound, so you must practise.

◆ Test yourself or ask a friend to test you. Even words that you think you know can behard to spell, e.g. fruit, beautiful, secretary, light, vegetable, journalist.

◆ Keep a vocabulary book and try to learn the spelling of all new words.Write any new words on pages 142-143.

Questions 36-40

Read the descriptions (36-40) of some words about food.What is the word for each one?The first letter is already there. There is one space for each other letter in the word.For questions 36-40, write the words on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE Answer:

0 This is the meal you have before you go to school or work.

36 Many people like to put this into their hot drinks s _ _ _ _to make them taste sweet.

37 In many countries they eat this with butter or jam b _ _ _ _for breakfast.

38 Some people like to have a cold drink made from fruit. j _ _ _ _

39 People can have this hot drink with milk or they c _ _ _ _ _can have it black.

40 If you don’t eat anything in the morning you will feel like this. h _ _ _ _ _

0 b reakfast

You need to recognise whether a question needs a noun (sing. / plural), adverb oran adjective.

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◆ Practise doing this kind of exercise. Remember Part 7 is testing grammar andspelling, not vocabulary so you need to focus on the structural words like auxiliaries(have, be), prepositions (in, on, up, down etc.), articles (a, an, the), verb forms,modals (can, may, must), pronouns (she, his, it, their etc.), adverbs (well, fast,enough, quickly, many, much, ago, soon, before, after etc.), adjectives (good, nice,hot etc.), comparatives (better, nicer etc.), linkers (and, then, because etc.).

◆ Make sure you can spell these words correctly.◆ Sometimes there may be more than one correct answer but you should only write

ONE word in each space.

Questions 41-50

Complete the letter.Write ONE word for each space (41-50).For questions 41-50, write the words on your answer sheet.

EXAMPLE

Dear Sam,

I am (0) ..having.. a lovely time on my school skiing trip. The weather is very good;

lots (41) .................. snow and not too cold. It (42) .................. been sunny most

days. (43) .................. morning we go to ski school. Now I (44) .................. ski down

the mountain by (45) .................. without falling over. The hotel is nice. It is very big

and it has (46) .................. lovely swimming pool. (47) .................. the evening we

have dinner and then I play games (48) .................. my friends. We go to bed very

early (49) .................. we are so tired after skiing (50) .................. day.

Hope you are well.

From

Mick

0 hav ing



Dad’s DiarySarah’s swimming competition

EXAMPLE

Date:

Where:

Sarah’s races start at:

Leave pool at:

Don’t take:

Don’t forget my:

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◆ This part is testing to see if you know how to understand and complete differenttypes of written information from real life situations.

◆ You should practise doing this type of task and make sure you know what kind ofinformation you need to write when you see: date, nationality, occupation, addressetc.

Questions 51-55

Read the notice and note about a swimming competition.Fill in the information on the diary.For questions 51-55, write the information on the answer sheet.

SWIMMING COMPETITION 12 June

City Sports Centre

Group 1 2-4 p.m.Group 2 4-6 p.m.

Parents must have ticketNo photographsSwimmers to meet at school at 1 p.m.

51

52

53

54

55

Dad,

The competition is this Saturday. I am

in the second group so you don’t have

to watch the earlier races. Can you

wait to take me home? I should be

ready to go at 6.30, so you’ll be back

in time for the football at 8!

Love Sarah

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◆ Practise writing notes for your friends in your English class. ◆ Learn phrases / sentences for: making suggestions;

e.g. Shall we…? Why don’t we…? Let’s…inviting people to do things;

e.g. Would you like to…?accepting / refusing invitations;

e.g. Thank you for your invitation. I would really like to come to your party.◆ Learn to check your work. Ask yourself these questions:

Is it easy to read? Have I made any grammar / spelling / punctuation mistakes?Have I answered the question properly?

Question 56

A friend has asked you to go to the cinema this evening but you can’t go. Write a note toyour friend.

Say: (1) why you can’t go(2) you are sorry

(3) when you can go

Write 25-35 words.Write your note on the answer sheet.

EXAMPLE

Dear Kate,(2) I am very sorry I can’t go to the cinema with you this evening. (1) My boss wantsme to work late today. (3) What about going to the cinema tomorrow?

LoveJane 33 words

Now you try.

Read this note from your friend Jo.

Dear Sally,

Is it st i l l OK for you to come to myhouse for dinner tonight? Please tell mewhat time you will arrive. Do you wantme to meet you at the train station?Love

Jo

Write to Jo and answer her questions.Write 25-35 words.

Dear ..............................

1 I am .................... sorry I ...............

...............................

2 ........................................................

...............................

3 ........................................................

...............................



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TEST 1 Paper 2 Part 1 Listening


◆ Practise listening to short conversations like this as much as possible. It is importantto get used to hearing different voices and accents, talking about a wide variety ofsituations.

◆ Practise doing multiple-choice listening activities. Check your answers and see whatkind of mistakes you make. The more you practise the better you will become atselecting correct answers.

Questions 1-5

You will hear five short conversations.You will hear each conversation twice.There is one question for each conversation.For questions 1-5, put a tick (✓) under the right answer.

EXAMPLE

0 Which train are they going to catch?A B C

1 Which photograph does the man like most?

✓

A B C



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Paper 2 TEST 1Listening Part 1

2 Which class is the girl going to do?

A B C

3 What main course does the woman choose?

A B C

4 Where did the boy come in the running race?

A B C

5 How long has the girl’s father been away?

A B C

CALENDARx x x x x x xx x x x x x x

1 2 3

CALENDARx x x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x x

CALENDARx x x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x xx x x x x x x



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Practise listening for different kinds of information.◆ You should try and identify if the speakers are talking about the past, present or

future. Try and decide if they know each other – are they friends, family orstrangers?

◆ Where are they speaking? In a shop, at home, at school etc.? ◆ What is the reason for their conversation? To decide something, to invite somebody

to do something, to get information etc.?

Questions 6-10

Listen to Jack telling his mother about his day trip.What did he do at each time?

For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each time.You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE Answer:

0 9.00

TIMES ACTIVITIES

6 11.00 A boat ride

7 12.00 B cinema

8 2.00 C café

9 4.00 D museum

10 6.00 E park

F shopping

G train

H visited Grandma

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◆ Practise listening as much as possible. It is important to get used to listening to avariety of voices and accents.

◆ Practise doing multiple-choice listening activities. Check your answers and see whatkind of mistakes you make. The more you practise the better you will become atselecting correct answers.

Questions 11-15

Listen to a woman asking for information about a holiday.

For questions 11-15, tick (✓) A, B or C.You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE

0 Which date is free for a family holiday? A 18th.

B 19th.

C 20th.

11 Where is the cheapest hotel? A France.

B Spain.

C Greece.

12 What does the hotel have? A Swimming pool.

B Children’s club.

C Beach.

13 What is the special price per person per week? A £290.

B £250.

C £230.

14 You have to pay extra for A the bus to the hotel.

B dinner.

C lunch.

15 The plane leaves at A 1 p.m.

B 2 p.m.

C 4 p.m.

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How can I prepare for Parts 4 and 5 of the test?

◆ Practise listening and writing down numbers (prices, times, dates, phone numbers).◆ Practise listening and writing down names (e.g. of people and places).◆ Some names are not spelt out. These are words that you know, like ‘Park Street’ or

surnames like ‘Brown’ or ‘Lake’. Make sure you know the spellings of words likethese.

◆ For some other words it does not matter if you spell the word incorrectly. You willnot lose marks if it is possible to recognise and understand the word, e.g. ‘bycicle’or ‘bicicle’ instead of ‘bicycle’.

Questions 16-20

You will hear a conversation about a restaurant.

Listen and complete questions 16-20.You will hear the conversation twice.

EXAMPLE

Name of restaurant:

Kind of restaurant:

Price of dinner per person:

Special price on:

Where:

Telephone number:

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Read the questions carefully to identify the piece of information that is required.

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Irish vegetable dish

EXAMPLE

Vegetables needed:

Name of dish:

Number of potatoes needed:

Cook potatoes for:

Add some:

Goes well with:

Questions 21-25

You will hear someone giving the recipe for an Irish vegetable dish.

Listen and complete questions 21-25.You will hear the information twice.

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Don’t write down more than one answer e.g. all the times / prices you hear. Evenif the right answer is included, no mark can be given.

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Greetings and Introductions

Answer the examples of Part 1 questions on the recording.

What’s your name?How do you spell your surname / first name / the name of your town?Where do you live?How long have you lived there?Are you a student or do you work?

Now practise with your partner.

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TEST 1 Paper 3 Part 1 Speaking

Don’t worry if you make mistakes. It is a test of communication skills.

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Lesson 1 – Linking words

Exercise 1 – Linking words are often tested in Paper 1, Parts 5 and 7, which test

grammar in context. Choose the best word for each space.

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The story is very exciting (1) ………… it mademe laugh a lot (2) ………… I didn’t like the car(3) ………… motorbike races, which werevery long. (4) ………… you like the otherfilms made by this director, then you will alsoenjoy this one. I think everyone in the familywill like this film (5) ………… it is very funny.I’m sure it will be very popular (6) …………book your ticket today.

Exercise 2 – Match the first part of the sentence (1-6) with the second part (a-f).

1 I have never visited Mexico or a I think the train would be better for me.2 I would like to visit Poland because b it is dark for most of the day.3 It will be too expensive to have c any other countries in Central America.

a summer holiday if4 It wasn’t the most beautiful place d I want to see where my grandmother was

I have ever visited but born.5 It is very cold there in winter and e we decide to go skiing in January.6 I don’t enjoy flying any more so f the people were very friendly.

Exercise 3 – Complete the sentences with information that is true for you.

1 If I have enough time this week, ……………………..2 I have a lot of work to do so …………………………….3 My favourite food is ………………….. and I also like ………………5 I am good at ……………………….….. but ………….....................6 You can improve your English by watching TV or…………………

Exercise 4 – Choose the correct linking word to answer the following questions.

Which of the linking words above is used1 for giving a reason?2 after negatives or in a list of suggestions?3 to make a contrast?4 in conditional sentences?

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Exercise 1 – Look at the questions and recording scripts from

Test 1 below and answer the questions.

Example: Which train are they going to catch?Male: Are we going to catch the fast train tomorrow?Female: That’s the 10.15, isn’t it? I think that will get us there too

late. We’ll have to take the one at 9 o’clock because weneed to be there by 10.45 at the latest.

Male: OK.

1 Are all the times in the pictures mentioned? 2 What different ways to tell the time are used?3 Find the correct answer in the conversation and underline it.

Question 3 What main course does the woman choose?Female: What special dishes have you got this evening?Male: There’s grilled fish, grilled chicken and steak.

The steak is very good.Female: Yes. I had steak the last time I was here. I’m having fish

to start with so I think I’ll have the chicken for a change.Male: OK.

1 Why aren’t options A and B correct?2 Find the correct answer in the conversation and underline it.

Question 4 Where did the boy come in the running race?Female: Did you win the running race again?Male: Jack was in front of me all the way until the last 10

metres. I just passed the finishing line about a secondbefore him. The person in third place came in a long waybehind.

Female: It was a hard race then. You must be tired.Male: Yes, really tired.

1 How does the boy describe winning the race? 2 Can you think of any other ways?

Exercise 2 – Practise getting ready to listen.

Before you listen you should think about:• the kind of vocabulary you will hear• different ways to describe the information in the pictures and in the question.Now look at Test 2 Paper 2 Part 1 on pages 42-43 and make predictions about what youwill hear. Q1 Write descriptions of the dresses, Q2 Say the times, Q3 Describe the people

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Frequently asked question

Do Cambridge ESOL recommend howlong we should take in eachpart of the test?

Answer

No . Some tasks wi l ltake longer than others.There is plenty of time tocomplete all the tasks.



Questions 1-5

Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-H on your answer sheet.

EXAMPLE Answer:

0 Families can eat for less.

1 You can only stop here for a short time. A

2 You do not have to pay to travel on this.

3 Children must travel with an adult. B

4 Children can travel more cheaply.

5 Passengers may not use this. C

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flights to Paris

Children under 12 may not flyalone on this airline

Free meals for 2 childrenwhen you buy one adult meal

Car park for airport workers only

Free bus to city from airport

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Short stay car park

20 MINUTES MAXIMUM

Half-price tickets for children under 16

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Don’t worry if you don’t understand every word. You should try to understand themain message.

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Questions 6-10

Read the sentences (6-10) about a schooltrip.Choose the best word (A, B or C) for eachspace.For questions 6-10, mark A, B or C on youranswer sheet.

Example: Answer:

0 I went on a ……… with my class to visit an old castle yesterday.A travel B trip C ride

6 We had to leave early in the morning because it was a ………………. way to go.

A far B long C great

7 A guide showed us around and gave us lots of interesting ………………. .

A stories B messages C information

8 Parts of the castle are just ruins because they ………………. down in a fire.

A broke B burnt C brought

9 Our school gave some money to help ………………. the castle.

A return B repair C remember

10 In the castle shop I ………………. a present for my little sister.

A made B took C bought

Read the sentence carefully before choosing the missing word.Exam Tip



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