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Test 1

Test taken by:

agnieszka niemiec

Date:

16th Sep 2015

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Read the article about some orchestras in Britain. For each question 18, click on the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

THE FAMILY ORCHESTRAS

Its half-past four on a sweltering June afternoon and, deep in the atrium of the cool shoppers paradise of Westfield in London, a
very odd-looking orchestra is about to perform. OK, everybody ready? asks the conductor Lincoln Abbotts, and theyre off in an
up-tempo number that sounds funky, but has echoes of something well-known and classical underneath. Whats odd is that it is
hard to tell quite what sort of orchestra this is. Many of the players are children, but there are several T-shirted professionals from
the BBC Symphony Orchestra alongside them, helping the little ones to play the gongs or count the right number of bars before
playing. But whos that elderly gentleman with the saxophone standing next to the young cellist? And doesnt the woman with a
violin bear a striking resemblance to the small boy standing next to her?
It turns out this is a family orchestra, a bright idea of the BBC Proms education department. Its an unusual sight in a world usually
segregated by age. Children play in school and youth orchestras, parents (if they play at all) play in amateur orchestras, and the
two never meet. Back in 2006, the BBC Proms education project made the first moves towards breaking down the divide as part of
a big project to involve entire families in music.
When we organized our first family orchestra, says Ellara Wakely, the projects learning manager, we only got five people on the
first day. But soon the word spread, and within two years wed brought together five full-sized orchestras. Sometimes weve had
three generations all playing together.
One can see how this would appeal to younger children, but isnt it uncool for teenagers to be involved in something with their
parents? Youd think so, but I think being involved in something really big and high-profile helps, Wakely says. High-profile it
certainly is. This year, the Proms Family Orchestra is making its Proms debut on the hallowed platform of the Royal Albert Hall. An
orchestra and choir of 80 from Manchester will join forces with a similar-sized group from London to give the world premiere of a
new piece called The Rough Guide to the Proms Family Orchestra.
So this event in Westfield is all part of the preparation for the big day. After the rehearsal, I chat to young flautist Bianca. Was it
difficult being with the bigger children and all those grown-ups? Yes, really hard, she says with feeling. Oh, but I know shes
enjoying it, says her mother, who is bravely joining in on violin. Among the Manchester contingent, the excitement of playing in the
Albert Hall is evident. My children are looking forward to it, says Padma, and really so am I. Shell be singing in the choir, while
her daughter Nimishi plays sitar and son Agni plays trumpet.
Alison, mother of seven-year-old violin-playing Lucy, says that being involved with the Proms Family Orchestra has changed many
things for the better. I thought Lucy would be shy but shes so confident. I love the way we can do this together and it makes Lucy
look at me in a different way. Im not just a taxi service. Im a person in my own right, she says.
But the most eloquent tribute comes from a London mother, Sheila, whos been playing in family orchestras for years. Its a
beautiful thing on so many levels. It gets over some really toxic things in British life, like the way one generation is segregated from
another, and the way we Brits like to wait for an expert to tell us what to do, she says. Here we help to create the music as we go,
so we all feel empowered, and the children feel part of something bigger. Its completely serious, but its like the best party youve
ever been to. I always come away thinking, if only life could always be like that.

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1
When the writer sees the orchestra in the shopping centre, she is puzzled about
why it is playing in a place like that.
some of the instruments included in it.
why it plays such a wide variety of music.
how it should be described.
2
One thing that the writer notices when looking at the orchestra is that
some of the younger members are giving instructions.
all of its members have been divided into pairs.
it is possible to identify who some of the members are.
the older members are not playing instruments.
3
The writer suggests in the second paragraph that
children are usually not keen to play music with their parents.
many parents do not play a musical instrument.
school and youth orchestras are often better than amateur adult ones.
some people disapprove of family orchestras.
4
What does Ellara Wakely say about family orchestras?
The standard of their playing has greatly improved.
Some of them are bigger than originally intended.
Interest in joining them grew quickly.
They generally contain more young people than older people.
5
The concert at the Royal Albert Hall is given as an example of
how easy it is for different family orchestras to join together.
the kind of thing that gets teenagers interested in joining a family orchestra.
how popular concerts by family orchestras have become.
the fact that music is being specially created for family orchestras.
6
When she chats to various orchestra members, the writer feels that
they are all quite nervous about the concert.
one of them isnt really enjoying the experience.
the children are more excited about the concert than their parents.
one of the parents is not very keen to take part.
7
Lucys mother says that being involved in the orchestra has
changed her daughters attitude towards her.
affected her personality more than her daughters.

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made her daughter realize how talented her mother is.

shown her that she wasnt paying enough attention to her daughter.
8
What does Sheila mention as a good thing about family orchestras?
that everyone involved makes a contribution
that the emphasis is on people having fun
that they show how British family life is changing
that they combine experts with non-experts

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Read the article about a man who dives with sharks. Choose the best sentence for each space (915). For each question (915),
click on the correct sentence and move it into the space. There is one extra sentence which you do not need.

SHARK MAN
When we think of sharks, most of us picture the sharp teeth and beady black eyes of a killer. 9) [ ] While most people would be
terrified of coming face to face with a shark, South African diver Michael Rutzen loves nothing more than getting up close and
personal with Great Whites.
Since he began free diving with sharks in 1997, without the safety of a cage, he has done hundreds of dives with them and initiated
encounters with these creatures that were previously considered almost impossible. This has given him almost unique first-hand
knowledge of them. 10) [ ]
Michael has been able to dive with sharks as if he were one of them. He has achieved this by learning how to communicate with
these fearsome creatures. While it sounds impossible (not to mention terrifying!), Michael studied the body language of Great
Whites and responded with his own subtle changes in movement and posture. 11) [ ]
If you saw the unmistakeable fin of a shark breaking the surface of the water, the chances are that you wouldnt dive in after it.
12) [ ] During the making of the film about him and his encounters with sharks, Shark Man, he was filmed slipping silently into the
sea and swimming right up to a Great White Shark. With his arms outstretched, his movements somehow relaxed the shark, who
eventually allowed Michael to grab hold of its fin and ride with it for 20 metres. Michael says that he is so busy concentrating during
encounters such as that one that he often doesnt realize what has happened until he is safely back on his boat.
Michael has swum with as many as nine Great Whites at a time. Strangely, some sharks enjoy the experience so much that they
return to Michael and rub themselves against him. 13) [ ] As the shark rubbed up against him, he stroked its highly sensitive snout,
and watched in amazement as the shark fell into a motionless, trance-like state. The two-tonne creature then sank like lead to the
bottom of the reef. It was only later that Michael realized that he had managed, completely by accident, to put the shark into a state
called tonic immobility. This is a natural state of paralysis that sharks achieve while mating or when flipped upside down.
Michael wants to repeat this experience and hypnotize a Great White again. 14) [ ] Thats because hes not doing it just to show
off, there is a serious aim. His goal is to obtain a blood sample from the immobile shark. Such a sample will allow the sharks blood
to be studied and perhaps tell us why they rarely get infections or more serious illnesses like cancer, possibly leading to treatments
for humans.
But first, Michael will have to practise. Hell travel the globe to meet other shark experts and practise on smaller sharks. Of course,
he has to know how to paralyze the shark, but thats not all. 15) [ ] Michael will have only one chance with a Great White. Will he
succeed?

A) This shows that they can reach lengths of seven metres and weigh up to 2,000 kilos.
B) But one man sees something very different.
C) But this time he wants to do it properly and be in complete control.
D) In this way, he created a previously unheard-of mutual trust between human and shark.
E) He also has to be sure he can wake it.
F) But that is exactly what Michael does.
G) For example, he is one of the few people who has got close enough to know that the eye of a Great White Shark is in fact
turquoise.
H) It was during one of these close encounters that Michael made an amazing discovery.

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Read the article about people who changed their careers and went to work for the National Trust. For each question (1630), click
on the correct answer (A, B, C, or D). You may use each answer more than once.

SECOND TIME AROUND

Ever dreamed of switching your job for a more rewarding role? Meet four National Trust workers who prove its never too late to
start afresh.
A THE DIRECTOR
I joined a newspaper as a trainee journalist at 19 and spent sixteen years working on local and regional papers. I helped organize
a womens festival when I was working for one, but we couldnt find any female comedians, so my friend and I volunteered. We
went on to perform at pubs and clubs for three years, but on top of the day job it was tough. I was in my thirties and keen to do
something that mattered in the long term. While putting together the job advertisement pages on the paper, I saw an advert for my
dream job: Assistant Regional Information Officer with the Trust. It was a step down financially but I started immediately. That was
24 years ago. Ive been in my current role for nine years. Its my favourite job, the range of properties and projects is incredible.
Some people say theyd like to work for the Trust to slow down, but its never just 9 to 5. Im retiring in July and looking forward to
trying my hand at fiction writing and gardening its never too late to try something new.
B THE GARDENER
I was reading a Sunday newspaper when I saw an article about the Trusts gardening Careership scheme it was a light-bulb
moment. Id spent five years working as a store manager for a high-street fashion retailer. I loved working with people but found
being on call continuously was draining. Id always wanted to be a gardener but I was discouraged from pursuing it at school, so
discovering the Careership gave me the impetus I needed to leave my retail job. I had an interview but wasnt successful, then four
weeks before the course I got a phone call a candidate had dropped out and I was the second choice! The Careership was
fantastic I learnt so much. Ive been a gardener for two years and feel lucky every day my hobby is my job. Being so close to
nature is wonderful as my work changes with the seasons. And Ive come full circle: Im an assessor on the Careership, and so I
can pass on everything Ive learnt.
C THE CONSERVATOR
I realized I wanted to be a conservator while studying for a degree in Medieval Literature. I was studying in the British Library and
found a conservation report with an old manuscript it fascinated me. In those days, there wasnt a clearly defined route into
conservation, so I put my dream on hold and worked freelance as a lecturer. The lecturing was inconsistent: my students ranged
from brilliant to, well, odd. While I was working, I kept searching for ways to become a conservator it seemed to combine all my
interests: craft, art, academia and history. I found a course in Library and Archive Conservation and, after doing this, got a post
running a paper conservation studio in Scotland. Ive been at the Trust for five years. Its wonderful to work for an organization that
has conservation at its heart. People shouldnt be held back by their jobs if you feel passionate about something, you should
pursue it!
D THE COMMUNITY WARDEN
I did my degree in English and Film and then had a ten-year career with the TV channel Film4. I worked on feature films but found
this frustrating it can take five years before you see the finished product. So then I sidestepped to become a script editor on a
soap opera. The camaraderie was brilliant but the hours were very long. At 35 I decided it was time for a change. Id always been
interested in environmental science and was a long-time fan of the Trust, so I completed a conservation skills course and became
a full-time volunteer. I repaired paths and managed scrub; financially it was a struggle, but I loved being outdoors. Volunteering
was a great way to get experience, and I ended up with a job as an assistant warden. Now I work to make Wicken Fen appeal to a
wider audience. Ive introduced paddle-boarding similar to windsurfing but gentler and an exciting way to see wildlife. Its so
rewarding to be able to share my passion for the environment with our visitors.

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16 Which person mentions the following?

being advised not to do a certain type of work
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

17 Which person mentions the following?

working without pay for a period of time
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

D.

D.

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

18 Which person mentions the following?

a reason sometimes given for getting a job with the Trust
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

19 Which person mentions the following?

finding it hard to combine doing two jobs at the same time
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

20 Which person mentions the following?

her aim in her current job
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

21 Which person mentions the following?

people she had difficulty dealing with
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

D.

D.

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

22 Which person mentions the following?

previously doing the same kind of work she now does for the
Trust
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

23 Which person mentions the following?

doing something because there was nobody else to do it
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

24 Which person mentions the following?

having an application to the Trust rejected
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

25 Which person mentions the following?

not knowing how to start doing a certain type of work
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

D.

D.

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

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26 Which person mentions the following?

having more than one role with the Trust at the moment
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

27 Which person mentions the following?

her plans after working for the Trust
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

28 Which person mentions the following?

a discovery that led to an interest in a certain kind of work
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

29 Which person mentions the following?

wanting something to happen more quickly
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR

D.

D.

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

30 Which person mentions the following?

being at work when seeing the opportunity to get a job with the
Trust
A.
THE DIRECTOR
B.
THE GARDENER
C.
THE CONSERVATOR
D.
THE COMMUNITY WARDEN

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