KET Practice Tests With Key ( PDFDrive )

Annette Capel

Annette Capel's main interests are in testing and corpus lexicography. She has been involved in the
English Profile Programme since 2007, developing the six-level English Vocabulary Profile.

Annette has co-authored four of the titles in the 'Objective' series of exam courses (ObjectiveFirst
Cerllficate, Object/Ve Proficiency, Objective KET and Object/Ve IELTS). She also works as a freelance
consultant for Cambridge ESOL as an item writer and paper chair at different CEFR levels.

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PRACTICE TESTS

ANNETTE CAPEL • SUE IRELAND

with answers

OXFORD

An overview of the KET examination

KET, the Key English Test, is aimed at elementary level Part 5 Factual text )
students. It tests the four skills of reading, writing, Test focus: reading and choosing appropriate structural
listening and speaking and is based on the Waystage words )
specification (1990, Council of Europe). Students at )
this level have probably covered between 180 and Part 6 Word completion )
200 hours of English. Test focus: vocabulary and spelling
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KET tests the language used in everyday situations Part 7 Note, short message, letter
through a range of different test formats. There are Testfocus:reading and writing a suitable word in a )
two versions of KET available: KET and KET for Schools. series of gaps )
Both follow the same format and the level is identical.
The only difference between them is that KET for Part 8 Form completion )
Schools is particularly aimed at school students in the Test focus: understanding two texts and transferring ).
content and treatment of topics. information from them to a form
·._
Candidates take three papers: Paper 1 Reading and Part 9 Continuous writing
Writing, Paper 2 Listening, and Paper 3 Speaking. They Test focus: writing a short message r.
do not necessarily have to pass all three components,
since their final mark is a total score across the three. Paper 2 Listening (about 25 minutes) )
There are two passing grades, 'Pass with merit' and
This paper has five parts and a total possible mark of )
'Pass: and two failing grades, 'Narrow fail' and 'Fail'. A 25, thus representing 25% of the total final marks. The
'Pass' is around 72% of the total marks. listening material is on cassette and candidates hear )
each part twice.
KET and KET for Schools are available throughout the
year as a paper-based or computer-based test. Further Summary of Paper 2
information on entering candidates can be obtained Part 1 Short dialogues
through the British Council, a Cambridge ESOL Local Test focus: listening to identify information
Secretary, or by contacting:
Part 2 Conversation
Cambridge ESOL Testfocus: listening and matching information
1 Hills Road, Cambridge CBl 2EU U.K.
www.cambridgeesol.org Part 3 Conversation
Testfocus: listening and choosing from 3 answers
Paper 1 Reading and Writing
(1 hour 10 minutes) Part 4 Conversation
Test focus: fistening and writing down information
This paper carries 50% of the final marks (60 'raw'
marks are scaled to 50). Parts 1-5 require different Part 5 Monologue
reading skills. Parts 6-8 demand a combination of Test focus:listening and writing down information
reading and writing skills. Part 9 is a test of
continuous writing, where the candidate has to write Paper 3 Speaking (8-10 minutes)
a piece of 25-35 words.
The KET Speaking test takes the format of two
Summary of Paper 1 candidates and two examiners, one of whom assesses
Part 1 Signs the candidates and takes no part in the interaction. A
Testfocus: understanding real world notices total possible mark of 20 is scaled up to 25, to
represent 25% of the final marks. There are two parts
Part 2 Sentences about a topic to the Speaking test.
Test focus:readingand choosing appropriate
vocabulary Summary of Paper 3
Part 1 Personal information
Part 3 Verbal exchange patterns Test focus: giving personal factual information (the
Testfocus:reading and identifying suitable responses examiner asks each candidatesome questions)

Part 4 Factual text Part 2 Prompt card activity
Testfocus: reading for main ideas and detail Test focus:asking for and giving non-personal
information(the two candidates ask each other
questions)

CONTENTS 4
22
Test 1 40
Test 2 58
Test 3 76
Test4 82
Materials for the Speaking Test 85
Answer Sheets 87
Teaching Tips 90
Key
Tapescript

TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

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Part 1 Read the example. Remember that
this letter cannot be an answer
Questions 1-5 to 1-5.

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

Example: Answer: ABcDEFGH I .,. .
0 Be careful when you cross here.
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There are tickets for this evening. A Cheap CDs for sale

2 Cars cannot park here. Watch repairs )
3 We will give you something free. B while you wait )
4 You will have to wait to see the doctor. )
5 Buy your favourite songs here. Buy two films )
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c for the price
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D No rock.. coneerl toni~ht )
(sin~ ill)

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30- 40 111i11s delayfol'
F all appointments- sorry

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H - NO STOPPING -
HOSPITAL ENTRANCE

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I TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

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Part 2

Questions 6-10

Read the sentences about a music club.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 6-10, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet.

Example: after school every Wednesday.
0 The music club
A meets B goes c gets Answer: I-A ==B c

6 Sam and Tim the club last year. Tip~~
A arrived
B joined C came Try all three choices in the space
before you decide on your answer.

7 Sam is learning the there and Tim plays in a band.

A songs B guitar C rock

8 Last week the music club did a in the school hall.
C concert
A film B match

9 Sam and Tim's parents came to to them.
C listen
A watch B hear

10 Sam and Tim didn't ,, any mistakes and the music sounded great!
C happen
A make B do

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TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

Part 3 Tip ''''"'''ift!"''"'"'"""''1w:1";'''£tr!ifilrc,1@~~~~~~-

Questions 1 1 -15 Read the first half of each
Complete the five conversations. conversation carefully.
For questions 11-15, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet.
Example: A She's my sister.
B She's fine.
0 How is Kate? C She's gone.

Answer: =A --B =c I ')
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A Can l do it later? )
B When did it finish?
11 Would you check Sam's homework? C He's wrong.

12 What time did the bus arrive? A It's 3 o'clock. )
13 Dan's got a new bicycle, hasn't he? B About 20 minutes ago.
14 I'd like to try on these shoes, please. C For half an hour. .)
)
A It's his brother's. )
B He's a good driver. )
C It's too old.

A Would you like them?
B What colour are they?
C Are they the right size?

15 Here's my ticket. A How much does it cost?
B Can I see your passport too?
C Where do you go?

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Questions 16-20 TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

Complete the conversation at the doctor's. Tip
What does Peter say to Dr Robertson?
Read the beginning of the
For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on your conversation with the example.
answer sheet.

Example:

Dr Robertson: Hello, you must be Peter Jones.What's the problem?

Peter: 0 . Answer: A B c DE FG H I

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Dr Robertson: Oh yes, it's the right one, isn't it. Where A I suppose not. Will I need to go
does it hurt? to hospital?
Peter:
Dr Robertson: 16 .. B The left one's fine.
Peter: Canyou move it?
Dr Robertson: c I was playing football this
Peter: 17 ..
Dr Robertson: Does it? And how did you do this, Peter? morning and I fell badly.

Peter: 18 . D It's my leg, doctor, it really hurts.
Dr Robertson:
Peter: Did you leave the match when that E How long will it take?
Dr Robertson: happened?
F The pain's here,just above my
Peter: 19 .. foot.
That wasn't a very good idea, was it?
G Well I wanted to, but I had to
20 .......••... play until the end.
It's not that bad! But don't play any
football for two weeks. H I can, but it hurts when I walk.
Right, I won't.

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TEST 1 READING AND WRITING Tip .,,,<1¥#;:;,'0!;!§£'1>"'"'*"''e~~<1'%!',l);t~~~-

Part 4 Read all of the text before you
answer the questions,
Questions 21-27
Read the article about Jenny's holiday in New Zealand.
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 Con your answer sheet.

OUR HOLIDAY IN

ast year, my husband Mike All the hotels were good. My .)
and I decided to visit New favourite one was the Puka Park
Zealand. We wanted to tour Lodge. It was on a hill above a )
the country, but we both hate beach and there were trees )
long car journeys. The travel everywhere. We woke up and
agent suggested a 13-day listened to the birds singing.
coach trip. It was a good price, Now, when we're eating
so we booked it with our plane breakfast at home and we hear
tickets. We made a good choice. the noise of the traffic, we think
The coach journeys passed of those beautiful mornings in
quickly and our driver told us New Zealand!
about each place. We learned a
lot from him.

We flew from London to
Christchurch and had a free day
there before the coach trip
started. We weren't at all tired,
so we walked round the city
from morning till night. It has
good museums, many
restaurants and lovely shops.
The best place we visited on the
trip was Queenstown. You can
choose to do almost anything,
from sailing to climbing. We had
three days there, but it wasn't
enough.

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TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

Example:

0 Jenny and Mike prefer travelling by car.

A Right B Wrong c Doesn't say Answer: I=A -=B c

21 They paid for the coach tour when they got to New Zealand.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

22 Their coach was a fast one.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

23 The driver gave them useful information.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

24 After the plane journey, they needed to sleep.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

25 They wanted to stay longer in Queenstown.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

26 They went swimming at the Puka Park Lodge.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

27 Their house is near a busy road.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

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TEST 1 READING AND WRITING Tip

Part 5 Look at the words before and after
Questions 28-35 each space to help you decide your
Read the article about Penelope Cruz, the film star. answer.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 28-35, mark A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Penelope Cruz

The actor Penelope Cruz comes film won an Oscar in the famous film

(0) Madrid and was born in competition, for the (32) .

1974. She dances (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . well foreign film.

and once made a rock video When she is going to make

(29) the group Mecano. Cruz (33) . . . . . . . . . . . . new film, she looks for

made (30) first film in 1991 information that will make the film really

and soon became a big name in special. This often means travelling to

Spanish cinema. Since then, she has (34) country and talking to

(31) in several important films people there. She loves (35) .

in Spain and in the U.S.A. One Spanish photographs on these trips.

Information taken from www.latin-connection.com and Vanity Fair April 2000

Example: from B by c on :I.p.:Answer: I-A =B = c )

0A B very c enough l
B with c to
28 A too B its c her l
29 A at B be c being
30 A his B better c best l
31 A been B no c some
32 A good B all c another .. ll
33 A any B taking c takes
34 A other I
35 A take
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TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

Part 6 Tip

Questions 36-40 Add the first letter to the number
of spaces to see how long each
Read the descriptions of some places in a town. word is.
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 your answer sheet.

Example: t_
O You can watch actors in a play here.
1<91 theatre
Answer:

36 You take your car here to fill it up with petrol. g_

37 If you need a book to help you with your homework,
you may find it here.

38 You go here if you need somewhere to stay for h
the night.

39 When you eat in this place the waiter brings r _
everything to your table. _

40 You choose the things you want to buy here and s
pay for them at the exit.

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TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

Part 7

Questions41-50 Tip~-._~~

Complete the letter. Read the text or texts quickly first
Write ONEword for each space (41-50). for meaning.
For questions 41-50, write your words on your answer sheet.
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Dear Karen,

My sister is going to have (O) party on Saturday (41) she has just

finished her exams. )
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Everybody is going to bring some food to eat and (42) will be fruit juice and
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lemonade to drink. (43) music will be good too. My sister has got (44) .
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of CDs and (45) of her friends has a guitar and will sing a (46) songs.
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My sister lives in Station Street,(47) to the cinema, and the party will start )

(48) nine o'clock. (49) we go there together? Pleasephone me this )

evening (50) you get home. .)
)
Yours )
J
Marie

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Part 8 TEST 1 READING AND WRITING

Questions 51-55 Tip "'"'"'"'"''''ilili'""''W*iii!'i!!i!W!i<ti;<;i;,"11if"!tiiif;'ill'if¥._~~""

Read this advertisement and email about someone who is going Rememberthat the information will
to study English. come from both texts.
Fill in the information on the form for this student.

For Questions 51-55, write the information on your answer sheet.

Central College, London
We have six-week courses beginning on

22.05, 19.06 and 10.07.

Email Kay Thorpe to book your place now!

From: Giovanni Zola

To: Kay Thorpe

Sent: 20 May

I'm going to study English at your college. Please find me a small flat to rent.
I'll be at home in Italy for the next four weeks. My flight to London is on June
17, so I have booked a hotel for two nights.

CENTRAL COLLEGE
STUDENT ACCOMMODATION FORM

First name: Gtovo.nni

Surname:

Nationality:

Course: En~\ish

i~Starting date: 1~! /!I
~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Number of weeks: 1~ ~·~ :1
Wants to live in:
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I;I'! ijJ

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TEST r READING AND WRITING Tip

Part 9 Don't forget to include all three
points in your answer.
Question 56
You are going to meet your friend Jan at the sports centre.
Write a postcard to Jan.

Say:
• when you want to meet her there
• what sport you would like to do
• what she should bring

Write 25-35 words.
Write your postcard on your answer sheet.

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Paper 2 Listening TEST 1 LISTENING

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Questions 1-5
You will hear five short conversations. Don·t decide on your answer until you
You will hear each conversation twice. have heard all of the conversation
(each person will speak twice).
I./ IThere is one question for each conversation.

For questions 1-5, put a tick under the right answer.

Example:
0 Where will Sarah put her sports bag?

II II

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1 What time wHI the party start?

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2 What is the weather like for Jack's holiday?

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TEST 1 LISTENING I

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4 How will Tom go to school tomorrow? .)

5 When will Rob have his next driving lesson? ).
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Part 2 TEST 1 LISTENING

Questions 6- 1 O Tip ..,.~~~(~ ~

Listen to Sally talking to a friend about her holiday. Listen for words that mean the
What activity did she do on each day?
For questions 6- 1 O, write a letter A-H next to each day. same because you may not hear the
You will hear the conversation twice.
words in A-H themselves.
Example: ~

O Sunday Activities
A bicycle ride
Days D B flying
6 Monday
c football
7 Tuesday D
D golf
8 Wednesday D E horse-riding
F sailing
9 Thursday D G swimming
H tennis
10 Friday D

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TEST 1 LISTENING

Part 3 Tip """~~"'"'$--*;®J'ii'"*~~ .-
Questions 11-15 .=

Listen to Rachel talking to her friend Sam about some French visitors. Read Questions 11-15 in the 20
seconds before the recording
I./ IFor questions 11-15, tick A, B or C. starts.

You will hear the conversation twice. '{to.~~~+$~~~~~\~~~~~

Example: A Monday. D
0 The French visitors will arrive on B Tuesday. D

c Wednesday. [ZJ ...
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11 The best thing to have at Cafe 200 is A coffee. D
B pizza. D ..
12 Rachel and Sam will book cinema tickets for D )
c ice-cream.
13 On Friday,everyone must meet at ··.
DA Summer Rock.
14 Racheland Samwill take their French D )
visitors to Emsworth B Fast Life.
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15 On Saturday evening,they will Dc American Story.
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A 8.00. D
B 8.15. D i
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c 8.30. )

A by taxi. D
B by bicycle. D
D
c by bus.

A play tennis. D

DB go to the disco.
Dc go swimming.

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Part 4 TEST 1 LISTENING

Questions 16-20 Tip~,,.,""~~

You will hear a woman asking for some information about a castle. Don't write more than one or two
words or a number.
Listen and complete questions 16-20.
You will hear the conversation twice.

Trip to Langton Castle

Castle open: Wednesday to Saturday

Opening times: ............... until 5 p.m.

Tour takes: .................. minutes

Watch film about a:

Shop sells: books, postcards,

Cost per student (in group): £

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TEST 1 LISTENING Tip '"''""""!Af;'f""*''!!i'i!.''%~~*1*'JR~~~~

Part 5 Read the notes carefully to
Questions 21-25 undere;tand what information is
You will hear a woman talking about a shopping centre. needed.
Listen and complete questions 21-25.
You will hear the information twice.

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FOREST·HALL SHOPPING CENTRE )
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Number of shops: over 200
)
Shops close at:
)
Children's room near:
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Clothes show in: ........................... shop

Food and drink in: ........................ Square

Cinema - number of films:

You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet. . !'

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TEST 1 SPEAKING

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Tip.· ~~k~!lO<>~..~· ~~w

l.leten carefully to the questions in

Part 1 and answer clearly so that

the examiners can hear you.

Paper 3 Speaking

The Speaking test takes between 8 and 10 minutes. You take it
with a partner. There will be two examiners. One of them will just
listen to you, the other will ask you and your partner questions,
and then ask you to talk to each other.

Part 1

This part of the test takes 5-6 minutes. The examiner will ask you
and your partner questions about yourselves, your school or job,
your daily life and your activities in your free time.

Part 2

This part of the test takes 3-4 minutes.The examiner will ask you
and your partner to talk together, using some cards to help you.

Cards 1-6 (pages 76-81)
The examiner will give you a card with some information on it.
Your partner will get a card with some words on it. Your partner
will make five questions using the words on the card. You will
answer the questions using the information on your card.Then
you will change over.The examiner will give you and your
partner two different cards. Thistime you will ask five questions

. . . :.

and your partner will answer them.

Remember, you can ask the examiner or your partner to repeat
anything you do not understand ..

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TEST 2 READING AND WRITING

Paper 1 Reading and Writing Tip .,,,.~¢'f&!'{P/&":,Y•X<M!.\~#~i1.W,~~~-

Part 1 Be careful! The same word in a
question and a notice does not
Questions 1-5 mean this notice is the correct
answer.
Which notice (A-H) says this (1-5)?
For questions 1-5, mark the correct letter A-Hon your answer sheet. ~-~-<!'%1'.<1'#.i-~--~~".ia

Example: Answer: ABcDEF IG H . ··~
0 You won't get anything to eat here. i=:i t=:::I c=::::::a -
c::::=i C=:::J J
c::::=i [=:J )
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1 Parents should not let their children play A
here. DO NOT GO NEAR THE RUINS. ·..
DANGER OF FALLING STONES. )
2 You won't need a raincoat today.
B NO i:;'OA.1"5 TO 13LA.CK ISLA.NI) )
3 This is meant for young people. eeCA.Use OF 'BAJ) weA.weR...

4 You cannot travel here today. Museum Activit~ Da~

5 You can visit this place at any time. c Saturday lOam - 3pm

Children aged 8 and up

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Today's weather:
E Sunny,dry

Temperature 30°

F

SUPERMARKET NOW OPEN

G 24 HOURS A DAY

r CITY TOURS

H Every 30 minutes
Last tour 6pm

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Part 2 TEST 2 READING AND WRITING
Questions 6-1 O ~--

Read the sentences about going to the beach.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 6-10, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet.

Example: Maria to spend the day at the beach.
0 Carlos
A asked B said c welcomed Answer: -=A= B c I

6 The two friends left the city in the morning. ..,..,,p . . ., ., ,.I J .,,,...,..,_%~-.-,",_''i~iil.'/$.i'f.fil!!f<!.!f-tiP~,,·_-.•""""'~~~1.i:lr-
C ready
A short B early Remember that all the sentences
are about the same topic.

7 When they to the beach, they went for a swim.
A got
B passed C arrived

8 Then Maria was tired, so she had a under a tree.
C rest
A pity B time

9 Carlos went to a bar to some sandwiches for lunch.
C earn
A pay B buy

10 In the afternoon, they volleyball with some friends.

A worked B moved C played

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TEST 2 READING AND WRmNG

Part 3 Try saying the complete
Questions 11-15
Complete the five conversations. conversation in your head to check
For questions 11-15, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet. your answer is correct.

Example: A Do you like it?
B How much are the tickets?
0 Let's go to the C What happened there?
basketball match.

Answer: =A =B= c I

11 Haveyou got any free time later? A It's almost ten o'clock.
12 Why not come to the pool with me? B Sorry,I'm busy all day.
13 Look at the sky! C You'll be late.
14 Mike's booked the restaurant.
15 Whose seat is this? A I haven't got one.
B Twenty minutes ago.
C That's a good idea.

A It's going to rain.
B Do you need to?
C Of course it has.

A How does it open?
B For eight of us?
C Has he filled it in?

A I'm not sure.
B Yes, you can.
C Jenny's done it.

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TEST 2 READING AND WRITING

Questions 16-20 Tip""'~,~~~-~- ~

Complete the conversation about a rock concert. Don't choose the example letter.
What does Gina sayto her friend Chris?
For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on your <'''"''~<1-1~;!l'Mi1f~mo1~'0'---d,\!f@"~}~~
answer sheet.

Example:

Gina: Chris, shall I get you a ticket for Friday's rock concert?
Big Orange are going to play.

Chris: 0 . Answer: IA B c D E F G H
i:=- c:::::==J - c:::==i c:=:J ~ ~ C==:J

Gina: Elaine and Kim.They really like the band. Don't you? A All right. Can I pay you on Friday?

Chris: 16 . B I'd like to be near the singer if
possible.
Gina: She plays the guitar well, too. Look,you must come!
c Perhaps. Who else is going to go?
Chris: 17 .
D They're not bad. Annie Foxsings
Gina: Of course. I've got enough money until then. well.

Chris: 18 . E Will Elaine and Kim want seats?

Gina: The ones downstairs are £15 or we can sit upstairs. F Shall we meet in the street
It's cheaper there. outside?

Chris: 19 . G I'm not working at all.

Gina: Good, I'll get four tickets downstairs then. H Thanks. How much do the tickets
cost?

Chris: 20 .

Gina: How about in the cafe opposite?

Chris: Fine.

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TEST 2 READING AND WRITING Tip «,,,,,,,.,,.-=~~%"""'~~~

Part4 Check that there is no information
Questions 21-27 in the text if you choose 'Doesn't
Readthe article about Peter Marks. say'.
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 Con your answer sheet.

Peter Marks:Press Officer .)
)

PETER MARKS is the press officer for a beginning I just gave information to a few
top football club. If a television or local and national newspapers. Today my
newspaper journalist wants to know phone never stops ringing! Magazines, TV
anything about the club, Peter gives them companies and radio stations from all
the information. over the world want interviews with our
players and manager.
'At the age of I0 I wanted to play
football for England! But I studied science Often, journalists or photographers ask
at university, and then got a job on a daily to meet a player here. That's why my office
newspaper, writing about business and is next to the dub changing room - it's easy
sport. for me to find players when they've finished
practising. Newspapers sometimes say
I've worked for this club for eight years. things about football clubs that are wrong,
When I started, only one other football so I teach all our players how to answer
club had a press officer - now almost difficult questions. Then I'm happy to let
every club has one. them speak to journalists without me.'

The job has changed a lot. At the

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TEST 2 READING AND WRITING

Example:

0 Peter Marks works for a football club.

A Right B Wrong c Doesn't say Answer: oA==B= c I

21 When he was a boy, Peter hoped to become a footballer.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

22 Peter did a degree in business studies when he left school.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

23 Peter was a journalist for eight years.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

24 When he started this job, Peter had less to do than he has now.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

25 Peter can speak several foreign languages.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

26 Peter knows where the players are at the club if anybody wants to speak to them there.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

27 When the footballers talk to journalists, Peter answers any difficult questions for them.

A Right B Wrong C Doesn't say

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Part 5 Think what kinds of words are
tested in the questions. Are they
Questions 28-35 prepositions, pronouns or
Read the article about the Channel Islands. something e!se?
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 Channel Islands

The Channel Islands are nearer to France ··-=-
.!
(0) to England and have a long
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and interesting history. The first people
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to live on them (28) . . . . . . . . . . . . the
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Romans. In the 12th century the French .1

built Castle Cornet on Guernsey, the painted (32) beautiful pictures ")

second (29) island in the group. of places on the islands. They have ··--~

The Channel Islands (30) part changed very little (33) then. ...:::

of the British Isles in 1204. The weather is warm and pleasant and -·~
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Several famous Frenchmen visited (34) isn't usually any snow in
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(31) islands in the 19th century, winter. You can buy Channel Island
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Victor Hugo, the writer, had a summer flowers and vegetables (35) .
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house on Guernsey, and the artist Renoir January to December.
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Example: B that c like Answer: ,,,~{, =A==B c I

0 A than c were
c largest
28 A was B been c becoming
29 A large B larger c his
30 A becomes B became c all
31 A these B its c since
32 A much B many c it
33 A during B before c in
34 A there B here
35 A from B until
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TEST 2 READING AND WRITING

Part 6 Tip

Questions 36-40 Read the descriptions and underline
important words.
Read the descriptions of some things you eat or drink.
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 your answer sheet.

Example: l(q !I 1e monad e
0 Drink a bottle of this with ice on a hot day.
Answer:

36 You can boil these or make chips from them. p_

37 If you stay in a camp-site near a river, you can f _
catch this for your supper. c

38 You mustn't eat too much of this because it's bad
for your teeth.

39 This drink is often made from oranges. j_
40 Peas and carrots are two examples of these.
v_

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Part 7 Don 't forget that you can only write

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

Example: j(<>. j to

NEW ENGLISH CLUB

Class 7 is going (0) start an English

Club next week. We (41) like students

in other classes to come to (42) club.

We want to meet at the same time (43) .

week and (44) will be films in English

twice a month. You don't (45) to pay

for these.

Mr Brown will let (46) use Room 12 near

the library (47) Wednesday afternoons.

Please speak to Maurizio or Elena (48) .

you want to know more (49) the club.

See (50) next Wed..nesday at 4. 30 !

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Part 7 TEST 2 READING AND WRITING

Questions 51-55 Tip

Read the notice about a tennis competition and look at Decide what information is needed
Simon's student card. by reading the words to the left of
Fill in the form for Simon. Questions 51-55.
For questions 51-55, write the information
on your answer sheet.

Simon Bryant

FELTON SCHOOL

(DATE: 3 . 9 . 2 0 0 3 )

Qi@

Tennis match between Felton School and Colston College, 28 October

All Felton players should meet here. The coach will leave at
8.15; matches will start at Colston College at 9.45. If you
have a student card, the match will cost £3.50 not £5.00!
Please fill in your match form today.

MATCH FORM (TENNIS)

Name: Simon Bryant

Date of match: =l'.l,=1~~)}~~1----------~

Playing against: =l0"=~2=~:J""'"'~I ___.

Time of first match: L.-'~~~3=;:J'-"-il ___.

Travelling by: j=,;/s=j4=:;_,__I _,

To pay: IJ~,~~NI
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TEST 2 READING AND WRITING Part 9

Question 56 Tip
Read this note from your friend, Louis.
Underline three things you need to
write about if there is a text in

Part 9.

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

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Paper 2 Listening TEST 2 LISTENING

Part 1 Tip~~

Questions 1-5 Think what words you know to do
You will hear five short conversations. with the pictures.
You will hear each conversation twice.

I.! IThere is one question for each conversation.

For questions 1-5, put a tick under the right answer.

Example:
O What time will the play start?

c[Z]

1 How much did Sue pay for the shirt?

2 What will Dan do this afternoon?

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TEST 2 LISTENING I

3 Where is the fish market? I

4 What will the woman eat with her coffee? cD )

5 Which man is Laura's English teacher? ·1 I .)
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Part 2 TEST 2 LISTENING
Questions 6-10
Tip
Listen to Nick talking to a friend about some presents he has bought.
Which present is he going to give each person? Remember you will hear the
For questions 6-10, write a letter A-H next to each person. information about Questions 6-10
You will hear the conversation twice. in order. Listen out for the names,
days, people, etc.
Example:

0 mother

People D Presents
6 sister A bag

7 brother D B camera
8 father D C CD
D film

9 aunt D E plate
10 uncle D F radio
G sweets

H tennis balls

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TEST 2 LISTENING Tip

Part 3 Don't worry if you can't answer a
Questions 11-15 que5tion. You will hear the recording
Listen to a woman phoning a furniture shop about a sofa. again.

I.! IFor questions 11-15, tick A, B or C. A Market Square. D l
B River Road. D
You will hear the conversation twice. )
Example: c Bridge Street. [Z]
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B 1 metre 95. D
11 The size of the sofa is D )
c 2 metres. D
12 The only sofa in the shop is D )
A red. D )
13 The sofa costs B green. D
D ..
14 The driver can take the sofa on c black. D
D )
15 The shop closes at A £590. D .. )
B £600. D
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c £635. D
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A Monday.
B Wednesday. ''

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Questions 16-20 Tip ,,,ff,"""1.''"''~*"®"'§"'@"'"~~w~li:';r.,..~~

You will hear a student telephoning about a job. Read the words beside each
question carefully to help you listen
Listen and complete questions 16-20. for the answer.
You will hear the conversation twice.

WEEKEND JOB

At: Garden Hotel

\Norking in: ~~=l=W=~I~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~__.

Money: ~Jjf~£I Iper hour

Go to hotel this afternoon:

Time:

Speak to: Mrs .

Address: South Road

Opposite:

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TEST 2 LISTENING Tip .,;;:cp"fM"';''"''1''i!iiZ';!.;1i;'~\'il>Xi%\!?'""'''""'?'';>~~1'~-

Part S Write any numbers in figures not
Questions 21-25 words. This is quicker and you are
You will hear a man talking on the radio about the weather.
Listen and complete questions 21-25. less likely to make a mistake.
You will hear the information twice.

WEATHER AND TRAFFIC INFORMATION

Day: Thursday )

Motorways l?~~J,lfJi!I . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . .. . .. .. . a.m. , _)
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Drivers cannot use: llil~il .. . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . Street
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Delays to bus number:

Phone number for train
information:

Weather this afternoon:

You now have 8 minutes to write your answers on the answer sheet.

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TEST 2 SPEAKING

Tip ·~"'''"'""~lt"'~Wf.l,!1¢t!;i!!"Z*;*'~'W;!il!;~~~~

The examiner will ask you to spell

your surname. Make sure you can
do it!

Paper 3 Speaking

The Speaking test takes between 8 and 1 O minutes. You take it
with a partner. There will be two examiners. One of them will just
listen to you, the other will ask you and your partner questions,
and then ask you to talk ~o each other.

Part 1

This part of the test takes 5-6 minutes. The examiner will ask you
and your partner questions about yourselves, your school or job,
your daily life and your activities in your free time.

Part 2

This part of the test takes 3-4 minutes. The examiner will ask you
and your partner to talk together, using some cards to help you.

Cards 1-6 (pages 76-81)
The examiner will give you a card with some information on it.
Your partner will get a card with some words on it. Your partner
will make five questions using the words on the card. You will
answer the questions using the information on your card.Then
you will change over.The examiner will give you and your
partner two different cards. This time you will ask five questions
and your partner will answer them.

Remember, you can ask the examiner or your partner to repeat
anything you do not understand.

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING ~ ~

Test 3 Tip~~~~·*"

Paper 1 Reading and Writing Don't worry if you don't understand
every word in the notice. Difficult
Part 1 words aren't tested.
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:
0 Sit down and someone will come to you.

1 You can catch a boat here at 4 p.m. _.e'=<--*:.-<<'l""•;,;o'h~--.'llild"_,_,...~~t="~ 1;o~,,~.,,·.,~'ll~OI.~ )

2 Yesterday's bad weather means you A ! PLEASE TURN OFF YOUR MOBILE I )
cannot buy anything here today. ! PHONE DURING THE JOURNEY I )

3 Drivers must use another road later ·~~,:,.;,:,y;,-,,.;.>..~);,;,.~:;,.;,.:.~,:·,".•'.,:.·~~1~,;.,~,.:,,.1,;,;~·;..;v~111r<.'•;1:1tM~11>!w~"lf~~r~11~111Jo1.~~~-·~··•J
tonight.
B
4 If you return soon, your bill will be smaller
than usual. c River trips leave on the hour

from this bridge until 6 p.m.

OUR INFORMATION DESK
D MAKES HOTEL BOOKINGS

WITHOUT ANY CHARGE

E

5 You can phone this number for more F Boat to rent - tel 867224
information.
WAITERSERVICE ONLY
40 G AT THESE TABLES

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Part 2

Questions 6-1 0

Read the sentences about Stella's birthday.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.

For questions 6-10, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet.

Example: up early on her birthday.
0 Stella
A woke B stood c went Answer: I=A =B= c

6 Her mother made her a big chocolate cake Tip ..,..,,.,t-~!111'~~~:~1/if~

with lots of candles on the . Remember to mark the correct
letter (A. B or C) on your answer
A bottom B middle c top sheet.

7 Stella some friends to come to her house that evening.
A agreed
B decided C invited

8 Her friends brought her some flowers and a card.

A pretty B best C happy

9 They talked together and a lot.
A laughed B preferred C pleased

10 They had so much nobody wanted to go home.

A meal B fun C party

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Part 3 Tip

Questions 11-15 Don't just match tenses in the
Complete the five conversations. conversation. Think about what
For questions 11-15, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet. each choice means.
Example:
A She's my sister.
0 [How is Kate? B She's fine.
C She's gone.
~

Answer: I=A -B =c

11 I've lost my glasses. A Did you break it? )
B Have you looked for them?
C How much are they? )

12 I'd like a kilo of those apples please. A They aren't enough. ·).
B It's very heavy.
C The red ones?

13 Who's calling please? A Here I am.
B It's Martin.
C I'd rather not.

14 Where will you spend the weekend? A We haven't decided yet.
B I haven't been anywhere.
C Next week will be fine.

15 When'syour birthday? A Congratulations!
B I'm 14.
C Next month.

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Questions 16-20 Tip ~~ .. ,, 11 ~j· m;;:;; t Jip·

Complete the conversation at a police station. Make sure the two letters you
What does He( en sayto the police officer?
For questions 16-20, mark the correct letter A-H on haven't chosen don't fit in any of
your answer sheet.
the spaces.

Example:

Police officer: Good morning. Can I help you?

Helen: 0 . Answer: li#il IA B c D E F G H
c=:i r::::=J c::::::J c:::::=J ~ ~ c:::::=J c:::=J

Police officer: I see. Where did this happen? A When will I get it back?

Helen: 16 . B I was buying some flowers in
the market.
Police officer: Did you see the person take it?
c Great! Where was it?
Helen: 17 .
D Only a few pounds and my
Police officer: Wasthere much money in your bag? driving licence.

Helen: 18 . E Somebody's stolen my bag.

Police officer: Would you put your name and address here? F OK. Here you are.Will you
1 I'll just go and check if we've got it. phone me if you find it?

Helen: 19 . G There were too many peopfe,
it was very busy.
Police officer: We won't need to. Isn't this your bag?
H I've been to the bank.

Helen: 20 ············

Police officer: Somebody brought it in a few minutes ago!

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING Tip ..". '"~~~~~

Part 4 Underline the parts of the text
Questions 21-27 that give you the answers, so you
Read the article about George Weekes. can check your answers easily.
For questions 21-27, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet.
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GEORGE WEEl<E

George Weekes writes interesting things. The shop I'm 36 now but I don't
poems and books for all my wife likes best is one that really like 36-year-olds! Once
age groups, and sells beautiful Indian dresses. people become 30 they think
sometimes reads his The local bookshop is much about money too much and
work on television. more friendly than a big say that modern music is too
store and I'm always happy noisy! Almost all my friends
'My parents moved to to talk to the customers here are under 17. I love
Manchester from Jamaica about my books! their language and their
just before I was born, but music. They give me ideas
east London has been my for my writing.
home for many years now.
Tourists never come here. Sometimes I go for a run
This part of the city has
problems, but there are also along the river. There are
many good things about it.
flowers and animals and
People of many even some cows there, so
nationalities live in this area, it's like being in the country.
so there are shops with I live and work in a city
Jamaican bread, African but inside I am still a
vegetables, Chinese spices country person.ts
and lots of other

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Example: A a writer. Answer: IA B c
O George Weekesis B an actor.
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21 George was born in c a teacher.

A Jamaica.
B London.
C Manchester.

22 What does George say about his part of London? A Tourists should go there.
B Life there isn't always easy.
C It's in the city centre.

23 His wife's favourite shop sells A clothes.
B food.
C books.

24 George likes the bookshop because A the books are cheap.
B he can meet his readers there.
C it has so many books.

25 George saysthat people over 30 A have too much money.
B are often unhappy.
C don't like loud music.

26 Most of George's friends A are younger than he is.
B read all his books.
C are good at languages.

27 George goes running A near some water.
B in the country.
C on a farm.

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Part 5 Tip ··""f"",,"!'"'"''"j(ff,if,f{l;C,'?<'71¥\,Yf<[ii!i;"~*'"'"'~~~""*~-

Questions 28-35 Read the text quickly first for
meaning,
Readthe article about The Simpsons.
Choose the best word (A, B or C) for each space.
For questions 28-35, mark A, B or Con your answer sheet.

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= Horner, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie Simpson (0) . . . .. . .. . . . .

• America's favourite family. This programme has been on Pt
Ill
Ill television {28) 1989 and is now shown ~~

= (29) 94 different countries. =

IIllll Why do people love this family so (30) ? Ill

: Perhaps it is because they (31) them. The 111

:

: Simpsons do things that (32) people do. For :

Ill example, at the beginning of each programme, they all ~

: sit down to watch television. =

: Several famous people have been on the show, from singers and actors :

: (33) Professor StephenHawking, the world famous scientist from :

= Cambridge University. He loved being on the show. For (34). .. . . . . . . ... :

Ill Millennium New Year party, all the guests (35) to dress like people ~ --.~-
Iii ~Iii _..%
Iii in The Simpsons, but he went to the party as Stephen Hawking! . ·--~
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29 A with )
30 A more B in c at )
31 A understand
32 A every B most c much )
33 A about
34 A her B understanding c understands )
35 A had
B many c lots
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B its c his

B must c ought

TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Part 6 Tip

Questions 36-40 Write possible spei!ings of a word on
the question paper, if you aren't
Read the descriptions of some things in a house. sure. Choose the one that looks
What is the word for each one? right.

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 your answer sheet.

Example: h_

o You turn this on in cold weather. 191 heating

Answer:

36 Your fridge and television won't work without this. e _

37 If you don't have this in your house you will have to f _
eat and sleep on the floor.

38 A room usually has four of these and people w
sometimes like to hang pictures on them.

39 If you lose this you won't get into your house. k
40 Open this if you want some more air in your room. w_

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TEST 3 READING AND WRITING

Part 7 Tip ,,,,,,:«'"~~·(;;,i!i;WifiJ''t"''''"""'"'1'~fSi'.([;~;';19;)),::,~i'!'.;~~

Questions41-50 Remember that most answers will
test 'grammar', for example forms
Complete the letter. of 'be' and 'have', modal verbs, ··...
Write ONEword for each space (41-50). pronouns, prepositions, etc. 1
For questions 41-50, write your words on your answer sheet.

k9}1Example: very

Deor Mrs Gro.nf,

Thanl: you (0) mucfi for /eHin3 (41) sfo.y wiffi you in
Oxford. I (42)
o. lovely i u-e,

Now (43) friends and Io.re on o. co.mpin3 lio/ido.y. (44) ore

only e..i3fif fenfs on ffie co.mp-sife and (45) do.y we visif a diffe..renf

place: Yesferday we wo./ke.,d fo o. small fawn and (46) Some.. slioppin3.

(47) ni3Af if ro.ined buf fodo.y if is sunny.

Tomorrow we (48) 3oihfj fa 30 fisliin3. I Aope we co.fcli o. )
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(49) of fisli!
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I (50) wrife o.3ain soon.
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