LISTENING SECTION

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PART 1

Questions 1–10

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

HIRING A PUBLIC ROOM

Room and cost

the Main Hall – seats 200

the __________ (1) Room – seats 100

Cost of Main Hall for Saturday evening: £ __________ (2) + £250 deposit ( __________ (3) payment is required)

Cost includes use of tables and chairs and also __________ (4)

Additional charge for use of the kitchen: £25

Before the event

Will need a __________ (5) license

Need to contact caretaker (Mr Evans) in advance to arrange __________ (6)

During the event

The building is no smoking

The band should use the __________ (7) door at the back

Don’t touch the system that controls the volume

For microphones, contact the caretaker

After the event

Need to know the __________ (8) for the cleaning cupboard

The __________ (9) must be washed and rubbish placed in black bags

All __________ (10) must be taken down

Chairs and tables must be piled up

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PART 2

Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter a, b, or c.

Theatre trip to Munich

11. When the group meet at the airport, they will have

a. Breakfast

b. Coffee

c. Lunch

12. The group will be met at Munich Airport by

a. An employee at the National Theatre

b. A theatre manager

c. A tour operator

13. How much will they pay per night for a double room at the hotel?

a. 110 euros

b. 120 euros

c. 150 euros

14. What type of restaurant will they go to on Tuesday evening?

a. An Italian restaurant

b. A Lebanese restaurant

c. A typical restaurant in the region

15. Who will they meet on Wednesday afternoon?

a. An actor

b. A playwright

c. A theatre director

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Questions 16–20

Choose FIVE answers and write the correct letter, A–G, next to questions 16–20

 Comments

A The playwright will be present.

B The play was written to celebrate an anniversary.

C The play will be performed inside a historic building.

D The play will be accompanied by live music.

E The play will be performed outdoors.

F The play will be performed for the first time.

G The performance will be attended by officials from the town.

Days

16. Wednesday __________

17. Thursday __________

18. Friday __________

19. Saturday __________

20. Monday __________

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PART 3

Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter a, b, or c

21. Why is Jack interested in investigating seed germination?

a. He may do a module on a related topic later on

b. He wants to have a career in plant science

c. He is thinking of choosing this topic for his dissertation

22. Jack and Emma agree the main advantage of their present experiment is that it can be

a. Described very easily

b. Carried out inside the laboratory

c. Completed in the time available

23. What do they decide to check with their tutor?

a. Whether the aim is appropriate

b. Whether anyone else has chosen this topic

c. Whether the assignment contributes to their final grade

24. They agree that Graves’ book on seed germination is disappointing because

a. It fails to cover recent advances in seed science

b. The content is irrelevant to them

c. Its focus is very theoretical

25. What does Jack say about the article on seed germination by Lee Hall?

a. The diagrams of plant development are useful

b. The analysis of seed germination statistics is thorough

c. The findings on seed germination after fires are surprising

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Questions 26–30

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–H, next to questions 26–30

A container

B soil

C weight

D condition

E height

F colour

G types

H depths

Stages in the experiment

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PART 4

Questions 31–40

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer

Stoicism

Stoicism is still relevant today because of its __________ (31) appeal.

Ancient Stoics

Stoicism was founded over 2,000 years ago in Greece.

The Stoics’ ideas are surprisingly well known, despite not being intended for __________ (32)

Stoic principles

Happiness could be achieved by leading a virtuous life.

Controlling emotions was essential.

Epictetus said that external events cannot be controlled but the __________ (33) people make in response can be controlled.

A Stoic is someone who has a different view on experiences which others would consider as __________ (34)

The Influence of Stoicism

George Washington organised a __________ (35) about Cato to motivate his men.

The French artist Delacroix was a Stoic.

Adam Smith’s ideas on __________ (36) were influenced by Stoicism.

Some of today’s political leaders are inspired by the Stoics.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)

the treatment for __________ (37) is based on ideas from Stoicism

people learn to base their thinking on __________ (38)

In business, people benefit from Stoicism by identifying obstacles as __________ (39)

Relevance of Stoicism

It requires a lot of __________ (40) but Stoicism can help people to lead a good life.

It teaches people that having a strong character is more important than anything else.

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READING SECTION

Questions 1–5

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Complete the sentences below.

Write ONLY ONE WORD from the passage for each answer. Number your answers in the text box (e.g., 1. disease, 2. bacteria, and so on)

1. “Wnt” signalling system can cause __________ if uncontrolled.

2. Human and Hydractinia stem cells might actually be from a common __________ .

3. The thing that dictates where stem cells in the body can migrate to might be body __________ .

4. Humans might possibly harbour the same __________ regenerative superpowers as snail fur and flatworms.

5. Thomas Hunt Morgan said that we will never understand the __________ of development and regeneration.

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Questions 6–10

Open the passage through this link

Choose the correct heading for paragraphs A–E from the list of headings. Write the correct number

I. Bat list

II. Bat Voice Prints

III. A Kind Trap

IV. Dispersers and Pollinators

V. Back to Basics

VI. A Scientist at Work

VII. Shy Night-Timers

– Paragraph A _____

– Paragraph B _____

– Paragraph C _____

– Paragraph D _____

– Paragraph E _____

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Questions 11–15

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Choose the correct letter a, b, c, or d

11. One hundred years ago, women in USA

a. Had no rights.

b. Were not allowed to pursue higher education.

c. Couldn’t vote.

d. Were members of the national workforce.

12. According to Silvia Dutchevici,

a. Feminist movement has more disadvantages than advantages.

b. Now we expect women to prioritize career over family.

c. Now we expect women to prioritize their own needs over family.

d. Women rarely achieve an equal balance between family and work.

13. Tamra Lashchyk, a Wall Street executive, says that

a. Most women are still responsible for the house duties.

b. Men don’t really need to do any housework.

c. It’s more important for a woman to have a career than a family.

d. Both A and B.

14. Lashchyk agrees with Dutchevici on

a. Women’s rights and feminism.

b. The fact that he right to family leave is a society’s issue.

c. The state of women’s rights in America.

d. The reason why women want to pursue their careers.

15. Jeni Mayorskaya says that

a. Nowadays women give birth later than they used to.

b. Now women don’t push pregnancy back.

c. When women are in their 30s, they have to think about putting their careers on pause to become mothers.

d. Both A and C.

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Questions 16–20

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Do the following statements agree with the information given in the reading passage?

Write:

TRUE:            if the statement agrees with the information

FALSE:           if the statement contradicts the information

NOT GIVEN:  if there is no information on this

16. During the Thatcher years, there was a block on building social homes.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN

17. The housing problem in London is worse than in the rest of south-east England.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN

18. Local authorities are starting to depend on the ‘planning gain’ scheme.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN

19. One way to make social housing more successful is to make it similar to private housing.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN

20. Local councils are unable to deal with crimes committed on social housing land.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, or NOT GIVEN

Questions 21-25

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Complete the summary using the list of words.

– bandwidth

– atmospheric interference

– fibre-optic

– light waves

– multiplexing

– wireless spectrum

– spirals

– data steams

– novel

Researchers are looking for a way of using the __________ (21) more efficiently. One option is to transmit signals that are twisted into __________ (22) and wrapping them together, or __________ (23) them. This is still problematic on earth due to __________ (24) but scientists hope that __________ (25) cable technology will catch up with the research breakthrough.

Type answer number 21

– bandwidth

– atmospheric interference

– fibre-optic

– light waves

– multiplexing

– wireless spectrum

– spirals

– data steams

– novel

Researchers are looking for a way of using the __________ (21) more efficiently. One option is to transmit signals that are twisted into __________ (22) and wrapping them together, or __________ (23) them. This is still problematic on earth due to __________ (24) but scientists hope that __________ (25) cable technology will catch up with the research breakthrough.

Type answer number 22

– bandwidth

– atmospheric interference

– fibre-optic

– light waves

– multiplexing

– wireless spectrum

– spirals

– data steams

– novel

Researchers are looking for a way of using the __________ (21) more efficiently. One option is to transmit signals that are twisted into __________ (22) and wrapping them together, or __________ (23) them. This is still problematic on earth due to __________ (24) but scientists hope that __________ (25) cable technology will catch up with the research breakthrough.

Type answer number 23

– bandwidth

– atmospheric interference

– fibre-optic

– light waves

– multiplexing

– wireless spectrum

– spirals

– data steams

– novel

Researchers are looking for a way of using the __________ (21) more efficiently. One option is to transmit signals that are twisted into __________ (22) and wrapping them together, or __________ (23) them. This is still problematic on earth due to __________ (24) but scientists hope that __________ (25) cable technology will catch up with the research breakthrough.

Type answer number 24

– bandwidth

– atmospheric interference

– fibre-optic

– light waves

– multiplexing

– wireless spectrum

– spirals

– data steams

– novel

Researchers are looking for a way of using the __________ (21) more efficiently. One option is to transmit signals that are twisted into __________ (22) and wrapping them together, or __________ (23) them. This is still problematic on earth due to __________ (24) but scientists hope that __________ (25) cable technology will catch up with the research breakthrough.

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Questions 26–30

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Answer the following questions in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

26. Where should the type of care the writer discusses initially come from?

27. What will be very important in the education sector’s rise to maturity?

28. What does the government want to bring in?

29. What does the ongoing preparation usually start with?

30. How big an export industry is English language teaching?

Questions 31–35

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Complete these sentences and choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer

1992 The boat was discovered during the construction of a __________ (31)

2002 An International __________ (32) was held to gather information

2004 __________ (33) for the reconstruction were produced

2007 The __________ (34) of BOAT 1550BC took place

2012 The Bronze-Age __________ (35) featured the boat and other objects

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1992 The boat was discovered during the construction of a __________ (31)

2002 An International __________ (32) was held to gather information

2004 __________ (33) for the reconstruction were produced

2007 The __________ (34) of BOAT 1550BC took place

2012 The Bronze-Age __________ (35) featured the boat and other objects

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1992 The boat was discovered during the construction of a __________ (31)

2002 An International __________ (32) was held to gather information

2004 __________ (33) for the reconstruction were produced

2007 The __________ (34) of BOAT 1550BC took place

2012 The Bronze-Age __________ (35) featured the boat and other objects

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1992 The boat was discovered during the construction of a __________ (31)

2002 An International __________ (32) was held to gather information

2004 __________ (33) for the reconstruction were produced

2007 The __________ (34) of BOAT 1550BC took place

2012 The Bronze-Age __________ (35) featured the boat and other objects

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1992 The boat was discovered during the construction of a __________ (31)

2002 An International __________ (32) was held to gather information

2004 __________ (33) for the reconstruction were produced

2007 The __________ (34) of BOAT 1550BC took place

2012 The Bronze-Age __________ (35) featured the boat and other objects

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Questions 36-40

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Match each researcher with the correct statement

Researcher

36. Simon Blackmore _____

37. Eldert van Henten _____

38. Linda Calvin and Philip Martin _____

39. Lewis Holloway _____

40. Salah Sukkarieh _____

Statement

A. The use of automation might impact the development of particular animal and plant species.

B. We need to consider the effect on employment that increased automation will have.

C. We need machines of the future to be exact, not more powerful.

D. As farming becomes more automated the appearance of farmland will change.

E. New machinery may require more investment than certain farmers can afford.

F. There is a shortage of employees in the farming industry.

G. There are limits to the environmental benefits of automation.

H. Economic factors are often the driving force behind the development of machinery

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Researcher

36. Simon Blackmore _____

37. Eldert van Henten _____

38. Linda Calvin and Philip Martin _____

39. Lewis Holloway _____

40. Salah Sukkarieh _____

Statement

A. The use of automation might impact the development of particular animal and plant species.

B. We need to consider the effect on employment that increased automation will have.

C. We need machines of the future to be exact, not more powerful.

D. As farming becomes more automated the appearance of farmland will change.

E. New machinery may require more investment than certain farmers can afford.

F. There is a shortage of employees in the farming industry.

G. There are limits to the environmental benefits of automation.

H. Economic factors are often the driving force behind the development of machinery

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Researcher

36. Simon Blackmore _____

37. Eldert van Henten _____

38. Linda Calvin and Philip Martin _____

39. Lewis Holloway _____

40. Salah Sukkarieh _____

Statement

A. The use of automation might impact the development of particular animal and plant species.

B. We need to consider the effect on employment that increased automation will have.

C. We need machines of the future to be exact, not more powerful.

D. As farming becomes more automated the appearance of farmland will change.

E. New machinery may require more investment than certain farmers can afford.

F. There is a shortage of employees in the farming industry.

G. There are limits to the environmental benefits of automation.

H. Economic factors are often the driving force behind the development of machinery

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Researcher

36. Simon Blackmore _____

37. Eldert van Henten _____

38. Linda Calvin and Philip Martin _____

39. Lewis Holloway _____

40. Salah Sukkarieh _____

Statement

A. The use of automation might impact the development of particular animal and plant species.

B. We need to consider the effect on employment that increased automation will have.

C. We need machines of the future to be exact, not more powerful.

D. As farming becomes more automated the appearance of farmland will change.

E. New machinery may require more investment than certain farmers can afford.

F. There is a shortage of employees in the farming industry.

G. There are limits to the environmental benefits of automation.

H. Economic factors are often the driving force behind the development of machinery

Type answer number 39

Researcher

36. Simon Blackmore _____

37. Eldert van Henten _____

38. Linda Calvin and Philip Martin _____

39. Lewis Holloway _____

40. Salah Sukkarieh _____

Statement

A. The use of automation might impact the development of particular animal and plant species.

B. We need to consider the effect on employment that increased automation will have.

C. We need machines of the future to be exact, not more powerful.

D. As farming becomes more automated the appearance of farmland will change.

E. New machinery may require more investment than certain farmers can afford.

F. There is a shortage of employees in the farming industry.

G. There are limits to the environmental benefits of automation.

H. Economic factors are often the driving force behind the development of machinery

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WRITING SECTION

WRITING TASK 1

In this section, you need to write approximately 150 words. You must write your answers using full sentences. You must not write your answers as notes or bullet points. You must write your answers on the answer sheet.

The bar chart below shows the hours per week that teenagers spend doing certain activities in Chester from 2002 to 2007. Summarize the information in at least 150 words by selecting and reporting the main features, and making comparisons where relevant.

WRITING TASK 2

In Task 2, you are given a point of view, argument, or problem that you need to discuss. You need to write approximately 250 words. You must write your answers using full sentences. You must not write your answers as notes or bullet points. You must write your answers on the answer sheet.

Some people advocate the death penalty for those who commit violent crimes. Others say that capital punishment is unacceptable in contemporary society. Describe the advantages and disadvantages of the death penalty.

SPEAKING SECTION

PART 1

In this part, there are several questions from the interviewer. Click ‘Play’ to listen to each speaking question. Please use Online Voice Recorder to record your answer. Start the recording at the beginning of the speaking test while you play the audio and answer it subsequently. DO NOT STOP the recording until the speaking is finished. Then, upload it to our Google Drive folder and name it. Write ‘DONE’ IN THE TEXT BOX below.

PART 2

In this part, there are several questions from the interviewer. Click ‘Play’ to listen to each speaking question. Please use Online Voice Recorder to record your answer. Start the recording at the beginning of the speaking test while you play the audio and answer it subsequently. DO NOT STOP the recording until the speaking is finished. Then, upload it to our Google Drive folder and name it. Write ‘DONE’ IN THE TEXT BOX below.

Part 2

Describe a traditional dish from your country that you personally enjoy eating. You should say:

– The name of the dish

– What ingredients are used to make it

– Why you enjoy it

And explain what significance this dish has in your country’s culinary culture.

PART 3

In this part, there are several questions from the interviewer. Click ‘Play’ to listen to each speaking question. Please use Online Voice Recorder to record your answer. Start the recording at the beginning of the speaking test while you play the audio and answer it subsequently. DO NOT STOP the recording until the speaking is finished. Then, upload it to our Google Drive folder and name it. Write ‘DONE’ IN THE TEXT BOX below.