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Practice Test 01
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TEST 01
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Practice Test 01 / Listening
Listening
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SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
Questions 1-5
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.
An afternoon climbing
Do they take beginners? 1 ................
How many climbing walls? 2 ................
Number of people on each wall? 3 ................
Afternoon climbing session starts: 4 ................
Afternoon climbing session finishes: 5 ................
Questions 610
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Climbing notes (cont.)
First activity: 6 ..............................................
Lasts for: 7 ...............................
Total cost for 12 people: 8 .............. per person
Name of staff member: Paul 9 ..................................
Sport clothes should be: 10 ............... and ............................
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SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16
Choose the correct letters A-C.
11John Summer tennis club started in

A1889.
B1909.
C1949.
12John summer started his tennis club

AWith only two courts.
BBecause he couldnt find anyone to play with.
CBecause he wanted to give something free to the local people.
13John Summers philosophy was that

ATennis is a social activity.
BPeople should always strive to improve their tennis.
CThe social side of tennis is as important as the tennis itself.
14How many courts has the club added in the last 3 months?
A12
B 6
C 3
15The clubs Senior Coach, Denton Rolley is

AA strict teacher.
BA science graduate.
CA strong character.
16The tennis training programmes at the club are
AMainly for people who are serious about the sport.

BDesigned to meet the needs of the individual.
CMainly designed to build the players confidence.
Questions 17-20
Which of four of the following does the speaker mention
Amismatch between goals and our age

Brealistic goal setting
Chigh levels of fitness
Dour perception of our own fitness level
Eour schedules
Fmismatch between goals and fitness levels
17......
18......
19......
20......
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SECTION 3 Questions 2130
Questions 2124
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
21The students have to research two areas of the ............... industry.
22 In order to collect some data the students decide to use .......................... .
23The students decide to interview a total of ....... students.
24Lilly and Tom agree that ................ is the best word to use in the main research question.
Questions 2530
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Questionnaire
How often do you give dinner parties?
Often
25 ....................................
From 26 ...................................
Seldom
Why do you prefer to have dinner parties?
Cheaper than 27 ........................
Higher enjoyment 28 ................
The 29 ................ factor
A 30 ......................... of food
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SECTION 4 Questions 3140
Questions 3136
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Saving Our Coral Reefs
This is the 31 ............ workshop on the topic of coral reefs.
Danger of losing 70% of the worlds coral reefs by 32 ........... .
Action Points
Use less water
Reduce fossil 33 ............................
34 ............. before you leave the beach
If diving or snorkelling, do so in a safe and 35 .................. way
Remember that anchoring on a reef can 36 ............
Questions 3740
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Plant a tree. The number to call is 37 ............................
Speak to your politician and see that 38 ................ programs there are
- meet 39 .................. people
- great fun
Spread the word to 40 ..............
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Answers
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SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4
1 yes 11 C 21 leisure 31 second
2 3 12 B 22 questionnaires 32 2050
3 5 13 C 23 20 33 fuel emissions
4 1:30 14 B 24 prefer 34 Tidy up
5 5:30 15 B 25 quite frequently 35 responsible
6 short talk/safety talk 16 B 26 time to time 36 kill it
7 30 minutes 17 B 27 eating out 37 0141 809466
8 30 18 D 28 value 38 volunteer
9 Bradwell-Evans 19 E 29 comfort 39 likeminded
10 light (and) 20 F 30 wider choice 40 others

comfortable
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Tapescripts
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SECTION 1
MAN: Good morning, this is High Peak Climbing Club. How can I help you?
WOMAN: Oh, hello, good morning. Yes, Im having a party, a birthday party next month and, well
all beginners, by the way, weve never done anything like this before. So, I was hoping
you could give me a few details about your club?
MAN: Of course. What would you like to know?
WOMAN: Well, the first question I suppose is do you teach beginners?
MAN: Yes, thats no problem. About half our customers are beginners actually. How many of
you would there be?
WOMAN: Well, of course Im not absolutely sure at the moment but at least 8, and no more than 12.
Sorry I cant be more precise at the moment.
MAN: No, thats fine. We can accommodate up to 15 people in one session. We have 3 climbing
walls so we would put 5 of you on each. You wouldnt all be climbing at the same time.
Also, youd probably need more than one trainer. We would have to provide at least 3 for
safety reasons, and that will put the cost up.
WOMAN: I see. Well, Id like to come back to the cost in a minute but first could you tell me how
long an afternoon session would be? We hoping to have a restaurant booked for the
evening, at 7 oclock.
MAN: Oh youre planning a great day! Well, usually we start at 1:30 and finish at 5:30. Then
youll probably need half an hour to freshen up afterwards, we have shower rooms of
course, so youd be out of here by 6:00.
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WOMAN: That should fit in nicely. Um, so could you tell me more about the plan for the
afternoon?
MAN: Yes, well we kick off with a short talk given b o over the basics of team climbing and
inform you about the most important part of climbing, safety. This is a fun session. You
will be expected to participate, not just sit and listen. That takes 30 minutes, and then
youll be split into groups and go to the climbing walls. Youll first learn a few basic
techniques and try them out on the lower part of the wall. The trainer will coach you
and gradually, hopefully, by the end of the afternoon you will all have reached the top of
at least one wall. Thats the goal anyway!
WOMAN: Sounds great. OK, so about the cost. How much would it be for, say, 12 of us?
MAN: Well, you pay per trainer. So it will be 30/hour per trainer. Youll have 4 hours in the
afternoon. So thats 120/trainer and 3 trainers so it would be 360 in total. If there are
12 of you thats just 30 each for the full afternoon.
WOMAN: I see. OK. I think thats reasonable. How can I go about booking that?
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MAN: Well, we dont take bookings over the phone, Im afraid. Youd have to come in.
WOMAN: I see. Oh, by the way. I wanted to check availability with you. Would we be able to book
for the 15th of next month?
MAN: Just a second No problem at all. Weve nothing down for that day at the moment.
WOMAN: Oh, excellent. Well. Ill call in next week then and make the booking. Who should I ask
for when I come in?
MAN: You can ask for me. Thats probably easiest. My names Paul Bradwell-Evans.
WOMAN: Sorry, could you spell your surname, please?
MAN: Sure, thats B-R-A-D-W-E-L-L, hyphen, E-V-A-N-S. Bradwell-Evans.
WOMAN: OK. Thats fine. Ill call in early next week, then.
MAN: OK, fine. Can I just take your name, please?
WOMAN: June Kennedy, easy name.
MAN: Thanks, and could I just take a contact number?
WOMAN: Sure, my mobile number is 090 2353 4180.
MAN: OK, thanks June and Ill look forward to seeing you next week.
WOMAN: Yes, oh, by the way sorry just one final question. We need to bring our own
sportswear, do we?
MAN: Yes, you do. Something light and comfortable. But we provide your climbing shoes so
you dont have to worry about those.
WOMAN: OK. Great so Ill
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SECTION 2
OK. If I could make a start now. First of all, many thanks to you all for coming along this evening. Its
really great to see so many of you here. For the newcomers, Im going to start with a brief description
of the clubs history. For members, please bear with me for the next few minutes. Perhaps youd like to
listen anyway if only to make sure I dont make any mistakes!
Well, the tennis club was founded by a wealthy gentleman by the name of John Summer back in 1949.
The area in which we are standing was in fact John Summers living room! And the area behind you
on your left, Court 1, was in fact his back garden! Yes at the beginning, thats all there was here, just
the one court. The story goes that John Summer loved playing tennis very much but he could not find
anyone locally who knew how to play. So he started to offer lessons, at first free of charge! Apparently,
he quickly became popular with the local people who had not had the opportunity to learn tennis
previously. After one year he was in a position to charge a fee for his lessons and thats when the club
started to grow. Today, there are more than 20 clubs throughout the country, the largest one being
here in Harrow.
OK, so thats a brief history. Id like to move on now to the philosophy of the club. It was Johns belief
that tennis should be enjoyed and that it should be a social activity as much as a sporting one. The
club has always strived to maintain this approach and thats why you can see we have a very busy
social schedule throughout the year, which can sometimes be more tiring than playing tennis!
Anyway, every week we email the social programme to you, and theres always a copy on the notice
board on the wall, over to your right.
So, perhaps its about time I spoke to you about the tennis itself! Well, as you may know in the last 3
months we have expanded the club and we have now doubled our number of courts to no fewer than
12 ... 6 of these are grass and the other 6 are all-weather courts. So we now have capacity for new
members and thats why, we hope, you are here tonight. The courts are available for booking from
10:00am in the morning until 9:00pm, at the moment, during the summer months. The rest of the
year, due to the good old British climate, we close at 8:00pm. To book a court you first need to
become a member and then simply phone reservations preferably a few days before to be sure of
getting a court. Of course if you have not played before, or not played for some time, you may want to
consider taking some lessons with our excellent coaches, and thats what Id like to turn to now.
JS tennis clubs have a great track record when it comes to coaching. Some famous names started their
careers with a JS coach, as you can see from the photos on the wall over there. Denton Rolley is our
Senior Coach here at Harrow and he has over 20 years experience in training people of all ages and
levels of ability. Denton also has a strong academic background for tennis coaching he has an MSc
from the University of California ... but dont worry, he will never try to blind you with science. In
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fact your training does not have to be of a strict, serious nature at all. Thats one of the other great
points about the coaching is that its extremely flexible. If you want to get serious, then we can get
serious with you. On the other hand, if youre only interested in building your confidence for a bit of
social tennis then were very happy to provide that as well. Basically, we adapt the training to meet
your needs. Let me explain in a little more detail about the coaching
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So, how you can choose the best program for yourself? There are several things that are important to
bear in mind. For sure the first and most important one is to decide where you want to get to. Its
really important to be clear about this as the old adage goes if you dont know where you want to
get to, you dont stand much chance of getting there. The second thing, which is also extremely
important, is to be realistic about the time you have available for tennis training. A lot of people set
themselves high goals, goals which they often really want to achieve, but all too often the reality is
that they just dont have enough time in their schedule to achieve them. The other thing to be realistic
about is your level of fitness. Now it may sound surprising but most of us believe that we are much
fitter than we actually are! So if your fitness level doesnt fit with the goals youve set yourself, then
again you may need to allocate time for some fitness training. One more thing
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SECTION 3
TOM: Can I talk to you, Lilly?

LILLY: Sure, whats up?
TOM: Well, its about the assignment we have to do together. You know the deadlines in about 8
weeks?
LILLY: Is it really? Um we should make a start.
TOM: Absolutely. Have you got time now just to have a look at the question again together?
LILLY: Yes, OK. What does it say exactly?
TOM: Well, it says we have to consider two areas of the leisure industry and discuss the current
trends in each compare and contrast where appropriate.
LILLY: Yes. So which areas do you think we should choose?
TOM: What about the trends in eating out and having friends over for dinner?
LILLY: Um yes that could be interesting.
TOM: Well, it occurred to me the other day that more and more people seem to be having dinner
parties at home and maybe eating out less
LILLY: Yes, I mean a lot of people are into cooking these days. Just look at all the cookery
programmes there are.
TOM: Right, so what do you think? Should we settle for that?
LILLY: OK. How are we going to research it?
TOM: Well, I think we can use questionnaires.
LILLY: Sounds good, but we have to make sure we ask the right questions, in the right way.
TOM: Absolutely. We also have to get a representative sample.
LILLY: You mean we have to get responses from a minimum number of people? Not 40 or 50,
please.
TOM: From the assignment info it seems we could get away with 15.
LILLY: OK not too bad. Perhaps we should do 20 to be on the safe side.
TOM: Yes, Im sure weve still got time to do 20.
LILLY: Well, what do you think if we do 10 each? Thatll save us some time.
TOM: Great. So what do you think? Have you got time now to draft the research question?
LILLY: OK. Just to get an idea of the main question were trying to answer, you mean?
TOM: Exactly. Actually, I wrote one down last night. What do you think?
LILLY: The aim of this research is to determine the percentage change in the number of people who
choose to have dinner parties Yes, sounds about right. Do you think we should use the
word choose or prefer?
TOM: Im not sure theres a real difference there, but perhaps prefer is clearer.
LILLY: Yes, I agree. So people who choose sorry people who prefer to have dinner parties than
to eat out.
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TOM: OK?
LILLY: OK. Well, thats great. We seem to have made a good start
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TOM: Sure what about the questions in the questionnaire? What do you think we should include?
LILLY: Well, first I think we need something about how often they eat out this year compared to last.
TOM: That sounds like a good starting point.
LILLY: And then we just ask the same question for dinner parties.
TOM: Yes ... Im just thinking that perhaps we need to give them some options. That would make
the data easier to analyse and save us time also when were asking the questions. What do
you think?
LILLY: Good idea. So the options could be once a week, twice a week, three times a week, or more
than three times a week.
TOM: Um it might be difficult for people to put an exact number on it. How about something
like: often, quite frequently, from time to time and seldom?
LILLY: Yes, its more subjective but probably more reasonable.
TOM: Do you think we should also ask people why they prefer dinner parties? In cases where they
do, of course.
LILLY: Yes, I think that might make it more complete.
TOM: So, again give them a list of options.
LILLY: Right so we could put down: cost compared to eating out, the enjoyment value, um what
else? Maybe the comfort factor?
TOM: Thats good. What other reasons do people have for eating at home? Perhaps, the wider
choice you have if you do the cooking yourself.
LILLY: Yes, thats a good point. OK, great. Are we nearly there?
TOM: Yes, I think so. OK, we can always
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SECTION 4
Hello everyone. For those of you who dont know me, my names Claire, and Im very pleased to be
with you all today.
This is the second workshop on, what I believe to be, one of the most fascinating topics in the natural
world, the worlds coral reefs. Last week, as Im sure you all remember, we looked at what corals are
exactly, the various different types of coral, and then, rather sadly, we finished with the somewhat
shocking statistic, that by 2050, if no action is taken very soon, we could lose up to 70% of all our
coral reefs.
Clearly then, it follows that today, in this second session, we should consider what we can do about
this worrying situation, what we can do to protect our coral reefs. Now you may think, that living
here, many miles away from the sea, its virtually impossible, to do anything whatsoever to protect the
coral reefs. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. There is in fact quite a long list of actions
which you could take depending on your circumstances and location. And when we start to look at
some of them, Im sure youll see how easy it is for anyone wherever they live to make some form of
contribution. Lets start then by having a look at some of these action points.
The first one may come as a big surprise to you. Its very simple and its something you can do right in
your own home: use less water! How can that possibly help? I hear you ask. Well, by using less water,
we generate less waste water of course, and less waste water means less pollution in our oceans. Less
pollution in the oceans means that the coral reefs are more likely to be unharmed.
The second thing we can do may also come as a bit of a surprise to you: get on your bikes! Yes, you
did hear me correctly. Now, this is also related to pollution or at least to minimising it. Fossil fuel
emissions from cars and industry can result in ocean warming. Increases in water temperature can
lead to mass-bleaching of the corals, and can even lead to widespread destruction of the reefs. So, if
you are able to cut down on your fossil fuel emissions, you are indirectly contributing to the survival
of the reefs.
The third action is an obvious one. If youve been on the beach, surfing, snorkelling, fishing . or
just sun bathing, please clean up properly. Dont leave any form of litter, any form of litter at all,
fishing lines or nets, on the beach or in the water. These cause pollution and again that pollution can
lead to widespread damage of the reefs. So, once again, please tidy up before you leave.
And again, if you are in the water, diving or snorkelling you need to do so in a safe and responsible
way. Dont touch the reef, and never anchor your boat on the reef. Any contact with the reefs can
damage the coral animals ... animals which are extremely delicate. In fact, just anchoring your boat on
the reef can actually kill it, would you believe? So any contact with the reefs is a real no-no.
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There are just a few more things you can do which you might not have thought about. Firstly, you can
plant a tree! Great fun of course and not only will you be helping to reduce pollution, but you will
also be helping to reverse the warming of our planet and the oceans. If you like this idea, theres some
more information and contact details in the handout. Um ... Im afraid the telephone number has in
fact changed. Just for quickness, let me just read out the new one. So thats: 0141 809466, one more
time: 0141 809466. So that replaces the number on the back of that leaflet.
Moving on, and on a political level, its worth trying to speak to your government representative. Ask
them what is being done to reduce sewage and pollution in your area. Also ask them if there are any
volunteer programs you can join. Again these can be great fun, a great way to meet likeminded
people, and they dont take up too much of your time either ... usually its just a matter of a couple of
hours one morning or one afternoon a week.
OK, my final point ... please spread the word to others. Speak to other people about the problems we
face and encourage them to take action, too. Im sure they will not need much convincing.
OK, ladies and gentleman, lets now get together to discuss
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Practice Test 01 / Reading
Reading
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SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 14
Read the text and answer Questions 1 - 7
How to Get Here
Flying to Colorado
Save time and money when you book your flights as part of your vacation package. Simply call
877-734-4479. We can save you up to 30%, eliminate the advance purchase penalties, allow you to change
your passenger names and flights for free up to 30 days before travel, and avoid Saturday-night stay
requirements.
Keystone is easily accessible via:

Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located just outside of Denver, the airport is 90 miles east of Keystone via Interstate 70. DIA is a nonstop
destination for over 21 national and international carriers.
Shuttles and car rentals via Hertz are available at the airport.
Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 65 miles west of Keystone.
Direct flights are available from: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, Minneapolis, New York/LGA, Newark, Philadelphia. Shuttles and car rentals via Hertz are available
at the airport.
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is 109 miles from Keystone.
Shuttles and car rentals via Hertz are available at the airport.
Ground Transportation
Keystone is easily accessible from the Denver International Airport and Eagle County Airport. With onsite
scheduled and private shuttle pick up and rental cars you will be on the slopes in no time.
Colorado Mountain Express (CME)
Numerous, daily, door-to-door shuttles to and from Denver International Airport to Keystone. Colorado
Mountain Express also offers private chauffeured travel with CME Premier. Our Mountain Concierge can
book your CME reservation for you as part of your vacation package.
Scheduled Shuttle Service via CME
Colorado Mountain Express provides shuttles service to and from the Resort throughout the day. Shuttle
service is not available for flights arriving at the airport later than 8:30pm or departing earlier than 10:00am.
Please consider booking a rental car if you are arriving or departing when the shuttle is not available.
Private Shuttle Service via CME
Colorado Mountain Express provides shuttles service to and from the Resort throughout the day. Shuttle
service is not available for flights arriving at the airport later than 8:30pm or departing earlier than 10:00am.
Please consider booking a rental car if you are arriving or departing when the shuttle is not available.
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Questions 1 - 7
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
TRUE - if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE - if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN - if there is no information on this
1 If you combine your flight and holiday booking, you do not need to stay on a Saturday night.
2 To arrive at Keystone from DEN you can take the Interstate 70.
3 Indirect flights are available to EGE from Miami.
4 Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is closer to Keystone than DEN is.
5 CME Premier is the most expensive CME service.
6 CME shuttle service is not available 24 hours a day.
7 The CME private shuttle and CME scheduled service have the same timetable.
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Theme Parks
Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure - and for the most part it really has been a pleasure - of
visiting five of our most popular theme parks. I have looked at new attractions, tested my nerves on the
big-thrill rides and waited patiently in queues. I took along my sons, aged seven and four, to see which
attractions they most enjoyed.
Here are my findings. I hope they will help you decide which park best suits you and your family. Many of
the rides have height restrictions, so to avoid disappointment, check details on the relevant website before
you set off. With the exception of Legoland, the parks have cafs and restaurants that sell very
run-of-the-mill fast food, so I have recommended picnic spots where appropriate.
Alton Towers
This is Britain's only proper theme park resort in the Disney mould. The park is set in attractive, expansive
grounds around a ruined neo-Gothic mansion and there are two hotels and a water park.
Best for
A weekend break for all ages
What's new?
In an effort to improve its appeal to families with young children, the park has opened a high-quality
aquarium, Sharkbait Reef by Sea Life. Also new is Cloud Cuckoo Land, which includes an impressive indoor
soft play area and a rather average musical show.
Thumbs up
The park's big draws are its daredevil, state-of-the-art roller-coasters which are genuine thrill rides. Those
brave enough to tackle On Air are suspended under the track and "fly" face down. Rita has a terrifying
high-speed launch. Oblivion is a sadistic, sheer drop into a black hole while Nemesis is said to be "The
World's Most Intense Ride Experience" - it's not, but it is still a blast.
There is excellent entertainment here for all the family. The amazingly elaborate Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory ride is a highlight, ending with a simulated ride in a glass elevator. And if you are prepared to get
absolutely soaked, Battle Galleons (basically a water pistol fight on a grand scale) is great fun.
Best for small children

Old MacDonald's Farmyard - much more charming than Cloud Cuckoo Land.
Thumbs down
Given the high cost of admission, there are too many funfair stalls charging several pounds a go.
Tips
Plan your day carefully: given the size of the park, you don't want to find yourself zigzagging from one side
to the other.
Even on term-time weekdays, waits for the big rides can be more than half an hour, so consider investing in
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"Fastrack" tickets. There are various options: Fastrack Scream, for instance, allows you one ride each on Air,
Nemesis and Oblivion for 8.
Buy tickets in advance at www.altontowers.com Not only are they cheaper, but (new this year), you get
access to some major rides an hour before the regular opening time.
Alton Towers' enjoyable, Disneyesque hotels are a monorail ride from the park's entrance, and attached to a
top-notch, Caribbean-themed and mostly indoor water park. Packages with theme-park entry include the
early ride time privileges mentioned above.
Best picnic spots: either on the lawns in front of the mansion, or in the tranquil landscaped gardens.
0870 520 4060; www.altontowers.com Day tickets bought at the park: adults and over-11s, 36; ages 4-11,
27; family of four, 100.
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Questions 8 - 14
Complete the sentences below.
Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or a NUMBER from the text for each answer.
8 Check on the website before going so as not to be disappointed by such things as __________ .
9 Alton Towers is Britain's only __________ style theme park.
10 New at Alton Towers is a play area called __________ .
11 If you don't mind getting wet at Alton Towers, try the game __________ .
12 One of the negatives is the _________ of getting in.
13 If you want to get on some of the big rides early, try booking __________ .
14 Perhaps the quiet garden area is a good place to have _____ .
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Top 6 Art Exhibitions
Don't miss out on the best London exhibitions! Catch one of these great London exhibitions as chosen by
our editorial team. For more London exhibitions see our London Arts Guide.
A Anish Kapoor: Turning the World Upside Down

World-renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor once again creates a sensational London exhibition - this time in
the open spaces of Kensington Gardens. Kapoor's series of imposing stainless-steel mirrored sculptures are
gathered together for the first time in London, reflecting the luscious surrounds of the Royal Park. Until 13
Mar.
B Pioneering Painters: The Glasgow Boys 1880-1900

The Glasgow Boys were a loose-knit group of painters who caused a stir in the late 19th-century art world
with their experimental and ambitious work. Pioneering Painters is the first Glasgow Boys exhibition in
London for more than 40 years, and includes more than 80 paintings. Until 23 Jan.
C Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead

Explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife in a fascinating new exhibition at the British Museum.
Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead displays 3,500 year-old artefacts and
documents including spells, haunting images and rituals that helped to prepare the dead for the afterlife.
Until 6 Mar.
D GSK Contemporary - Aware: Art Fashion Identity

GSK Contemporary takes over the Royal Academy's 6 Burlington Gardens building for the third year
running, showcasing the work of 30 artists. This year the exhibition has a fashion theme, looking at how
artists and designers use clothing to reveal elements of our identity. Until 30 Jan.
E Veolia Photographer of the Year

See a stunning collection of images from the natural world as the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the
Year competition returns to London. The winner, runner-up and commended photograph in each category
are on display at the Natural History Museum. Photos are of underwater scenes to urban wildlife. Until 11
Mar.
F The Unilever Series: Ai Weiwei

Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has laid more than 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds in Tate Modern's Turbine
Hall for this year's annual Unilever Series. Past commissions have included Doris Salcedo's crack in the floor,
Louise Bourgeois' giant spider sculpture and Carsten Hller's slide. Until 25 Apr.
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Questions 15 - 20
The text has six sections, A F.
Which section contains the following information?
15 where to see the top entries in each group

16 where to see some impressive metal objects
17 where to see an unusual floor surface
18 where to see historical objects related to life after death
19 where to see artwork which has been absent from London for some time
20 where to see a wide range of animal habitats
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Leisure Time Trends
Forget about city breaks or whizzing off for a long weekend in the sun. Learning, it seems, is the new travel
and everyone is racing back to school to crack a new skill.
No longer is it considered enough to come home with a winter tan or memories of great restaurant meals,
you need to be able to make your own bread or fillet your own fish.
Pottering around craft galleries wont wash - the smart new souvenirs are your very own handcrafted pots,
willow garden ornaments or stained glass lampshades.
Some of the motivation comes from the recession. With money tight and jobs insecure, our weekends need
to feel worthwhile, industrious and focused. Theres been a huge resurgence of interest in home crafts,
cookery and gardening as we find pleasure in growing and making our own.
Theres never been a better time to be a domestic goddess or a garden god (or vice versa). With the
environment also on peoples minds, courses that can turn us into good lifers (yes, even with a small back
garden) are hugely popular. Learn the basics of keeping hens, bees, even pigs. Start your own allotment;
build a wood-burning stove; make your own biodiesel - in fact, why not go the whole hog and build your
own straw-bale house?
A weekend is the perfect amount of time for a course. Its not too large a commitment of time or cash and
not too embarrassing or gruesome if you discover, very swiftly, that your dream of being the next Cath
Kidston or Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall is pie in the sky. Some courses run from Friday to Sunday, while
others last for just a day and many give the impetus to try out a new hobby or skill. Some might even
provide a springboard for a new business opportunity.
Carron York who, along with husband Tony, runs pig-keeping courses in Wiltshire, says that lots of people
are now keeping pigs, not just as a hobby, but as an extra source of income. One woman keeps rare-breed
pigs to help put her daughters through school, she says. Others just come along and fall in love.
Above all, weekend courses are great fun. They provide the opportunity to meet like-minded people and are
often held in stunning or unusual locations. Some are residential (from country-house hotels to DIY
camping in a muddy field); others will require you to make your own accommodation arrangements. Not all
these courses are run regularly, so check the websites to find the next date. Some will put on extra weekends
if there is enough interest, so ask if a suitable date isnt available. Many only take small groups and book up
quickly, so dont delay.
The following weekends offer something for everyone. Weve tracked down 50 courses throughout the UK,
catering for a wide variety of ages and interests. Happy learning!
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Questions 21 - 27
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
TRUE - if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE - if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN - if there is no information on this
21 Combining hobbies with holidays is becoming very popular.

22 One reason for the boom in learning is that people don't have a lot of money.
23 Courses on how to breed livestock are becoming more popular.
24 All the courses run for two or three days.
25 Some people use the courses to help them start out in business.
26 The courses are also great social activities.
27 All the courses include somewhere to stay for the duration of the course.
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LEISURE TIME IN AMERICA
A As most Americans will tell you if you can stop them long enough to ask, working people in the United
States are as busy as ever. Sure, technology and competition are boosting the economy; but nearly everyone
thinks they have increased the demands on people at home and in the workplace. But is the overworked
American a creature of myth?
B A pair of economists have looked closely at how Americans actually spend their time. Mark Aguiar, at
the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston and Erik Hurst, at the University of Chicago's Graduate School of
Business constructed four different measures of leisure. The narrowest includes only activities that nearly
everyone considers relaxing or fun; the broadest counts anything that is not related to a paying job,
housework or errands as "leisure". No matter how the two economists slice the data, Americans seem to
have much more free time than before.
C Over the past four decades, depending on which of their measures one uses, the amount of time that
working-age Americans are devoting to leisure activities has risen by 4-8 hours a week. For somebody
working 40 hours a week, that is equivalent to 5-10 weeks of extra holiday a year. Nearly every category of
American has more spare time: single or married, with or without children, both men and women.
Americans may put in longer hours at the office than other countries, but that is because average hours in
the workplace in other rich countries have dropped sharply.
D How then have Messrs Aguiar and Hurst uncovered a more relaxed America, where leisure has actually
increased? It is partly to do with the definition of work, and partly to do with the data they base their
research upon. Most American labour studies rely on well-known official surveys, such as those collected by
the Bureau of Labour Statistics (BLS) and the Census Bureau, that concentrate on paid work. These are good
at gleaning trends in factories and offices, but they give only a murky impression of how Americans use the
rest of their time. Messrs Aguiar and Hurst think that the hours spent at your employer's are too narrow a
definition of work. Americans also spend lots of time shopping, cooking, running errands and keeping
house. These chores are among the main reasons why people say they are so overstretched, especially
working women with children.
E However, Messrs Aguiar and Hurst show that Americans actually spend much less time doing them than
they did 40 years ago. There has been a revolution in the household economy. Appliances, home delivery,
the internet, 24-hour shopping, and more varied and affordable domestic services have increased flexibility
and freed up people's time.
F The data for Messrs Aguiar and Hurst's study comes from time-use diaries that American social
scientists have been collecting methodically, once a decade, since 1965. These diaries ask people to give
detailed information on everything they did the day before, and for how long they did it. The beauty of such
surveys, which are also collected in Australia and many European countries, is that they cover the whole day,
not just the time at work, and they also have a built-in accuracy check, since they must always account for
every hour of the day.
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G Do the numbers add up? One thing missing in Messrs Aguiar's and Hurst's work is that they have
deliberately ignored the biggest leisure-gainers in the population, the growing number of retired folk. The
two economists excluded anyone who has reached 65 years old, as well as anyone under that age who retired
early. So America's true leisure boom is even bigger than their estimate.
H The biggest theoretical problem with time diaries is "multi-tasking". Do you measure the time you
spend cleaning your house while listening to portable music as "leisure" or "work"? This problem may be
exaggerated: usually people seem to combine two work activities, using a laptop computer on a plane, or two
leisure ones, watching television and doing something else. The two economists counted many
combinations of work and leisure, such as reading a novel while commuting or goofing off on the internet at
the office, as time spent working.
I Is all this leisure a good thing? Some part-time workers might well wish they had less leisure and more
income. For most Americans, however, the leisure dividend appears to be a bonus. Using average hourly
wages after tax, Steven Davis, a colleague of Mr Hurst's, reckons that the national value of five extra hours of
leisure per week is $570 billion, or $3,300 per worker, every year.
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Questions 28 - 40
The text has nine paragraphs, A-I
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph from the list of headings below.
i One possible source of inaccuracies

ii Less time doing chores
iii A difference between perception and reality
iv The value of extra leisure time
v Americans are working harder
vi Significantly more free time
vii The effect of including retirees
viii The need for a wider description of work
ix An effective system for measuring time spent
x How Americans think about their time
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29
30
31
32
33
34
35
36
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Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.
37 Americans seem to spend more time in the office than people in other rich countries
A because of the increase in Americans leisure time
B because of a decrease in leisure time in the other rich countries
C because of a decrease in office time in the other rich countries
38 One problem with data from the BLS is that

A it is unclear about out of work time
B it is limited to factories and offices
C it does not include leisure time
39 Time-use diaries
A are only available in America and Australia
B are the most accurate time use measurement tool
C provide data for 24 hours of each day
40 Aguiar and Hurst counted multi-tasking activities of leisure and work

A as free time
B as work time
C as neither free time or work time
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Answers
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1 T 14 a picnic 27 F
2 T 15 E 28 x
3 NG 16 A 29 iii
4 F 17 F 30 vi
5 NG 18 C 31 viii
6 T 19 B 32 ii
7 NG 20 E 33 ix
8 height restrictions 21 NG 34 vii
9 Disney 22 T 35 i
10 Cloud Cuckoo Land 23 NG 36 iv
11 Battle Galleons 24 F 37 C
12 high cost 25 T 38 A
13 in advance 26 NG 39 C
40 B
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Practice Test 01 / Writing
Writing
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WRITING TASK 1
You should spend about 20 minutes on this task.
Last year you met someone on holiday and became friends. He/she has informed you that they will
be travelling near to your home town on business in a few months time.
Write a letter to your friend inviting them to stay with you. In your letter
say how pleased you are to hear from them
invite them to stay with you
tell them about your ideas of how you could spend the time together
Write at least 150 words.
You do NOT need to write any addresses.
Begin your letter as follows:
Dear ..................... ,
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WRITING TASK 2
You should spend about 40 minutes on this task.

Write about the following topic:
It is quite right that top sports people should be paid a lot of money.
To what extent do you agree or disagree?
Give reasons for your answer and include any relevant examples from your own knowledge or
experience.
Write at least 250 words.
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Model Answers
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WRITING TASK 1 Model Answer
Dear Jane,
How wonderful to hear from you, and what a surprise!
So, youll be coming to Devon! Well, thats great news. I just hope youll have enough time for us to
get together. Actually, the company youre going to visit is very well-known here and its only about 20
minutes drive from where I live. That means that you have no excuse for not staying with me! I have a
very comfortable spare room which youre very welcome to use, of course.
If you can stay for a couple of days, Ive got quite a few ideas of what we could do together. This time
of the year the sea is quite warm and the beaches are not too busy. I know how you love sunbathing
and swimming, so we could spend some time on the lovely coves down here. Also you should try the
seafood. Its delicious! Hope those are two good reasons to tempt you to stay, as well as seeing me, of
course!
Let me know the dates as soon as you can. Really looking forward to meeting up again.
Lots of love,
Joanne
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WRITING TASK 2 Model Answer
It is quite right that top sports people should be paid a lot of money.
It seems indisputable that top sports people are often paid huge salaries. Many people feel these
salaries are paid in return for a fairly small contribution to society. However, in order to decide
whether this situation is right or not, we need to consider other factors and not solely the
remuneration paid to these sports people.
On the face of it, it seems that certain top sports people earn enormous sums of money for doing
something they enjoy and for doing something which does not contribute greatly to our society. For
example, if we compare these salaries to the top salaries of doctors or nurses, we would see a huge
difference. It seems to be this kind of comparison which, for many people, highlights the unfairness
of this situation.
On the other hand, the fact that people enjoy their work and the fact that they are paid much more
than people in other professions is largely irrelevant. In addition, in this case, what some people see as
a small contribution to society may not, in reality, be so small. Consider for example, the income and
the employment which some top sports people create. While we can see that they are benefiting
personally, the economy is also benefiting. We should also not forget that these people are role
models for young people, and the not-so young, not only in sport but in other areas of life, too. This
contribution is clearly impossible to measure, but clearly valuable.
In conclusion, while it is easy to understand why the salaries of top sports is often criticised, we need
to keep in mind the bigger picture and the contributions to society they make including tangible
contributions to the economy as well as intangible contributions they make as role models.
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Practice Test 01 / Speaking
Speaking
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PART 1
Dancing
Has anyone ever taught you to dance with a partner or in a group? (Why / Why not?)
Tell me about any traditional partner or group dance in your country.
Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future? (Why / Why not?)
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PART 2
Describe a recent meal you had out in a restaurant or at a someone's house.
You should say:
when you went and why
who you went with
what the meal consisted of
and also say how you feel about the food and the place you ate in.
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PART 3
Discussion Topics:
Traditional Meals
What are considered some of the most traditional meals in your country?
Is there a significant difference between the diets of the younger and older generations?
Have there been any changes in the way certain food is cooked in your country over the last 10 years?
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Model Answers
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PART 1 Model Answers
Dancing
Has anyone ever taught you to dance with a partner or in a group? (Why / Why not?)
Um ... sorry ... do you mean have I had lessons?
Yes.
Well, yes I did take a few lessons. Let me see, about 4 years ago now. At that time I was very interested
in salsa so I went to a Latin American dance school ... and there we used to learn the steps in a group.
And then we used to practice the new steps with a partner. I remember it was great fun.
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Tell me about any traditional partner or group dance in your country.
A traditional dance. Let me see, I'm sure there are quite a few but the one which comes to my mind at
the moment is ballroom dancing. I mean the old style Waltz and Fox Trot ... um ... these dances are
actually coming back into fashion. I think the older generation have always liked these dances but
now more and more young people seem to be taking up classical dance as well.
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Do you think that traditional dancing will be popular in the future? (Why / Why not?)
Well, yes, as I mentioned, more and more young people are taking up some traditional dancing and,
from what I understand, they seem to enjoy it very much ... it's a growing trend ... so yes, I think at
least this kind pf traditional dance will be popular in the future ... um ... it's a good example, I suppose,
of how some traditions can survive!
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PART 2 Model Answer
Describe a recent meal you had out in a restaurant or at a someone's house.
OK, a recent meal I had. Well, I think it was about 2 weeks ago ... and the reason for the meal was to
say goodbye to some people I had been working with. So there were six of us I think ... four people
from the hospital where I've been working and also a friend of mine. We decided to go for an Italian
meal ... well for two reasons really ... first of all, we all love Italian food and secondly because there's a
great little Italian restaurant quite close to where we all live. ... The food ... well, we decided to have a
selection of starters and pizza ... and then we shared. Everything was really delicious and the waiters
made a special effort to make sure everything went well. I would definitely go back there again ... the
food and the atmosphere are just great.
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PART 3 / Discussion Topics / Traditional Meals Model Answers
What are considered some of the most traditional meals in your country?
Well, I think perhaps roast dinners are very traditional and ... then fish and chips of course. Roast
dinners are normally served with two or three boiled vegetables ... as you probably know, fish and
chips is often served with peas. Also very traditional, is Cottage Pie, a dish made from minced beef,
carrots, onions, sometimes mushrooms with mashed potato on the top ... it's often served with
cabbage ... it's very nice.
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Is there a significant difference between the diets of the younger and older generations?
A significant difference. Yes, I think there probably is. Um ... of course younger people, and people
who are working, generally have less time to have breakfast and lunch so consequently I think those
people tend to eat food which is quicker to prepare. ... Whereas for the older generation time is not
such an issue. I would say the younger generation also tend to eat a more international diet whereas
the older generation perhaps they stick to more traditional dishes. So yes, I think there is a significant
difference.
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Have there been any changes in the way certain food is cooked in your country over the last 10
years?
In some cases, yes. One example that comes to mind is ... um ... vegetables. I mean I can remember
when I was a child the vegetables we ate at home were always very soft ... and now of course there is a
trend towards cooking vegetables for a shorter time ... apparently they are more healthy that way and
it's also cheaper of course. So vegetables are one example of how food is cooked differently these days
then ... when I was young.

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Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Do they take beginners? 1 ................

How many climbing walls? 2 ................

Number of people on each wall? 3 ................

Afternoon climbing session starts: 4 ................

Afternoon climbing session finishes: 5 ................

Climbing notes (cont.)

First activity: 6 ..............................................

Lasts for: 7 ...............................

Total cost for 12 people: 8 .............. per person

Name of staff member: Paul 9 ..................................

Sport clothes should be: 10 ............... and ............................

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

11John Summer tennis club started in

12John summer started his tennis club

13John Summers philosophy was that

15The clubs Senior Coach, Denton Rolley is

16The tennis training programmes at the club are

AMainly for people who are serious about the sport.

Amismatch between goals and our age

SECTION 3 Questions 2130

21The students have to research two areas of the ............... industry.

22 In order to collect some data the students decide to use .......................... .

23The students decide to interview a total of ....... students.

Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Why do you prefer to have dinner parties?

Cheaper than 27 ........................

Higher enjoyment 28 ................

The 29 ................ factor

SECTION 4 Questions 3140

Saving Our Coral Reefs

This is the 31 ............ workshop on the topic of coral reefs.

Danger of losing 70% of the worlds coral reefs by 32 ........... .

Plant a tree. The number to call is 37 ............................

Spread the word to 40 ..............

SECTION 1 SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4

1 yes 11 C 21 leisure 31 second

4 1:30 14 B 24 prefer 34 Tidy up

5 5:30 15 B 25 quite frequently 35 responsible

6 short talk/safety talk 16 B 26 time to time 36 kill it

7 30 minutes 17 B 27 eating out 37 0141 809466

9 Bradwell-Evans 19 E 29 comfort 39 likeminded

10 light (and) 20 F 30 wider choice 40 others

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OK, ladies and gentleman, lets now get together to discuss

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Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 65 miles west of Keystone.

Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is 109 miles from Keystone.

Colorado Mountain Express (CME)

Scheduled Shuttle Service via CME

Private Shuttle Service via CME

TRUE - if the statement agrees with the information

Read the text and answer Questions 8 - 14

Best for small children

Top 6 Art Exhibitions

A Anish Kapoor: Turning the World Upside Down