Test 1

PAPER 3 USE OF ENGLISH (45 minutes)

Part 1

For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Example:
0 A sign B mark G figure D symbol

Mount Fuii

Forthe Japanese, Mount Fuji has long been the ultimate (0) .....of beauty. lt is incredibly beautiful
when seen from any (1) ..... , at all times of day and in any season. But the mountain does not only
(21 ..... a major part in the landscape - it has also inspired poets and artists for centuries, and has
come to be (3) ..... with Japan itself. From the top, the sides of the mountain (4) ..... away, then
flatten out before reaching the ground. Here, at ground (5) .... , the foot of the mountain (6) ..... an
almost perfect circle.

To the north of Mount Fuji (7) ..... the famous'Five Lakes'. The lakeside area is a sea of colour
in spring, when the fruit trees are flowering, and it is also a stunning (8) .. . in autumn, when the
leaves (9) .....first brilliant red, then many shades of brown. (10) ..... , many of the best views of
Mount Fuji are from these lakes, whose still waters reflect the mountain's beautifully symmetrical
outline like a mirror. Both Mount Fuji and its lakes are volcanic in (11) ..... , and that is probably why
traditional stories say that Mount Fuji appeared overnight; and, for the same reason, it may one day
(12) ..... just as suddenly!

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Parl2

For question s 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers lN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example:
E F o R

A man of manY Parts

Life on a remote Scottish island is wonderfully peaceful. But (0) one local, Hamish McAlpine'

life is far from relaxing. This is because Hamish has fourteen jobs. (13) he meets me off

the ferry, harbour master Hamish is the one and (14) person in sight. Luckily, he is also the

island's taxi driver, so he takes me to the hotel, (15) he owns. He can even (16) .........' found

serving behind the counter at the local shop.

It all started not (17) after Hamish married his wife Donna in 1964. The couple were asked

(18) .......... they would like to run the post office. Then Hamish found himself agreeing to become

fire chief, policeman and coastguard. Now, having given 35 years of devoted service, Hamish

(1g) ..... . .. about to retire. But who will (20) .......... over his jobs? Can one person do it all or will the

jobs have to be split up?

Apart (2i) their week-long honeymoon on the mainland, the couple have had hardly

(221 .......... holidays. 'Donna and I have worked together every day for the last 35 years. But who

knows, once we have lots of time on our hands we (23) find we can't stand the sight of each

(241 ..........,' says Hamish, his eyes twinkling mischievously.

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Part 4

For questions 35-42, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and
five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0)'

Example:
0 You must do exactly what the manager tells you'
CARRY
You must instructions exactly.

The gap can be filled by the words 'carry out the manager's', so you write:

Example: o I zARRY oUT THE MANAGER,S

Write only the missing words lN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

35 I can't afford to pay for all the books I need on my income'

HIGH

My income is ....................." .......... to pay for all the books I need'

36 Scientists say the climate didn't use to be so warm.

THAN

Scientists say the climate is ...................... be.

37 Your new car is very similar to my brother's.

LOT

There is not.. your new car and mY brother's.

38 The match will be played tomorrow unless it rains'

LONG

The match will be played tomorrow as..., any rain.

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