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PART 1

Questions 1–10 

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Copying photos to digital format

Name of company: Picturerep

Requirements

• Maximum size of photos is 30 cm, minimum size 4 cm.
• Photos must not be in a __________ (1) or an album.

Cost

• The cost for 360 photos is £ __________ (2) (including one disk).
• Before the completed order is sent, __________ (3) is required.

Services included in the price

• Photos can be placed in a folder, e.g., with the name __________ (4)
• The __________ (5) and contrast can be improved if necessary.
• Photos which are very fragile will be scanned by __________ (6)

Special restore service (costs extra)

• It may be possible to remove an object from a photo, or change the __________ (7)
• A photo which is not correctly in __________ (8) cannot be fixed.

Other information

• Orders are completed within __________ (9)
• Send the photos in a box (not ___________ (10)

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PART 2

Questions 11–15

Choose the correct letter a, b, or c.

Changes in Barford over the last 50 years

11. In Shona’s opinion, why do fewer people use buses in Barford these days?

a. The buses are old and uncomfortable

b. Fares have gone up too much

c. There are not so many bus routes

12. What change in the road network is known to have benefited the town most?

a. The construction of a bypass

b. The development of cycle paths

c. The banning of cars from certain streets

13. What is the problem affecting shopping in the town centre?

a. Lack of parking spaces

b. Lack of major retailers

c. Lack of restaurants and cafes 

14. What does Shona say about medical facilities in Barford?

a. There is no hospital

b. New medical practices are planned

c. The number of dentists is too low

15. The largest number of people are employed in _______

a. Manufacturing

b. Services

c. Education

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Questions 16–20

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A–G, next to Questions 16–20.

Plans

A.  It will move to a new location.

B.  It will have its opening hours extended.

C.  It will be refurbished.

D.  It will be used for a different purpose.

E. It will have its opening hours reduced.

F. It will have new management.

G. It will be expanded

Facilities

16. Railway station car park __________

17. Cinema __________

18. Indoor market __________

19. Library __________

20. Nature reserve __________

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PART 3

Questions 21–25

Choose the correct letter a, b, or c

Scandinavian Studies

21. James chose to take Scandinavian Studies because when he was a child

a. He was often taken to Denmark

b. His mother spoke to him in Danish

c. A number of Danish people visited his family

22. When he graduates, James would like to

a. Take a postgraduate course

b. Work in the media

c. Become a translator

23. Which course will end this term?

a. Swedish cinema

b. Danish television programmes

c. Scandinavian literature

24. They agree that James’s literature paper this term will be on

a. 19th century playwrights

b. The Icelandic sagas

c. Modern Scandinavian novels

25. Beth recommends that James’s paper should be

a. A historical overview of the genre

b. An in-depth analysis of a single writer

c. A study of the social background to the literature

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Questions 26–30

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, a-g, next to questions 26–30

a bullet points

b film

c notes

d structure

e student paper

f textbook

g documentary

How James will write his paper on the Vikings

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PART 4

Questions 31–40 

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer

How the Industrial Revolution affected life in Britain

19th century

• For the first time, people’s possessions were used to measure Britain’s __________ (31) .
• Developments in production of goods and in __________ (32) greatly changed lives.

MAIN AREAS OF CHANGE

Manufacturing

• The Industrial Revolution would not have happened without the new types of __________ (33) that were used then.
• The leading industry was __________ (34) (its products became widely available).
• New __________ (35) made factories necessary and so more people moved into towns.

Transport

• The railways took the place of canals.
• Because of the new transport:

• greater access to __________ (36) made people more aware of what they could buy in shops.
• when shopping, people were not limited to buying __________ (37) goods.

Retailing

• The first department stores were opened.
• The displays of goods were more visible:

• inside stores because of better __________ (38) .
• outside stores, because __________ (39) were bigger.
• __________ (40) that was persuasive became much more common.

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READING SECTION

Questions 1-5

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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

1. It is predicted that by 2100 as many as a half of all types of plants and animals will live under unfavourable climatic conditions.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, OR NOT GIVEN

2. The study considered when over three thousand species of land and sea creatures may experience climatic conditions that could prove harmful to them.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, OR NOT GIVEN

3. Some coral reefs have already been severely damaged by a rise in sea temperature.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, OR NOT GIVEN

4. Many people do not understand the close relationship between biodiversity and the future of humankind on the earth.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, OR NOT GIVEN

5. Although we still need to cut down on the use of gas, coal and oil, it is more important to put time and money into conservation efforts.

Please write TRUE, FALSE, OR NOT GIVEN

Questions 6-10

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Complete the following statements using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

6. Australia was originally founded as a __________ .

7. The major consideration in colonising Australia was Britain’s __________ .

8. It was thought that __________ could be gained in that part of the world due to the access provided via Australia.

9. Lord Sydney took every factor into account when he gave official permission for the __________ of Australia.

10. Botany Bay was abandoned by the settlers due to the lack of cover and __________ .

Questions 11-15

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

I. Glacial Continents

II. Formation and Growth of Glaciers

III. Glacial Movement

IV. Glaciers in the Last Ice Age

V. Glaciers Through the Years

VI. Types of Glaciers

VII. Glacial Effects on Landscapes

11. Paragraph A _____

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

I. Glacial Continents

II. Formation and Growth of Glaciers

III. Glacial Movement

IV. Glaciers in the Last Ice Age

V. Glaciers Through the Years

VI. Types of Glaciers

VII. Glacial Effects on Landscapes

12. Paragraph B _____

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

I. Glacial Continents

II. Formation and Growth of Glaciers

III. Glacial Movement

IV. Glaciers in the Last Ice Age

V. Glaciers Through the Years

VI. Types of Glaciers

VII. Glacial Effects on Landscapes

13. Paragraph C _____

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

I. Glacial Continents

II. Formation and Growth of Glaciers

III. Glacial Movement

IV. Glaciers in the Last Ice Age

V. Glaciers Through the Years

VI. Types of Glaciers

VII. Glacial Effects on Landscapes

14. Paragraph D _____

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

I. Glacial Continents

II. Formation and Growth of Glaciers

III. Glacial Movement

IV. Glaciers in the Last Ice Age

V. Glaciers Through the Years

VI. Types of Glaciers

VII. Glacial Effects on Landscapes

15. Paragraph E _____

Questions 16-20

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Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D

16. The point the writer is making about the picture of a giraffe is that

A. the artist knew it was inaccurate.

B. it might seem ridiculous today.

C. its inaccuracies are understandable.

D. it is not totally unlike a real giraffe.

17. In the second paragraph, the writer explains why

A. there were no accurate paintings of giraffes in Europe until 1827.

B. people in Europe were so keen to see exotic animals.

C. people in Europe preferred paintings of animals to stuffed animals.

D. the establishment of zoos had an effect on the painting of animals.

18. The writer’s main topic in the third paragraph is

A. which animal species became popular in Europe in the 18th century.

B. why the identification of species became an important issue in the 18th century.

C. the extent to which knowledge of animals increased in the 18th century.

D. the way in which attitudes to animals changed in the 18th century.

19. Which of these is the writer doing in the fourth paragraph?

A. contrasting the development of zoos with that of museums.

B. criticising the commercial exploitation of creatures.

C. describing a change in the portrayal of animals in paintings.

D. explaining the origins of the use of creatures for public entertainment.

20. The writer mentions the porcelain created in 1793 as an example of:

A. improvements in the artistic portrayal of creatures.

B. the influence of Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle.

C. one of the disadvantages of de Buffon’s Histoire Naturelle.

D. the popularity of pictures of creatures with the wealthy.

Questions 21-25

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Choose ONLY ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.

Cell membranes protect cells and organize their activities. The first main function of the cell membrane – barrier function – is carried by phospholipids. These molecules don’t solve in water and, thus, are ideal for cells that always exist in __________ (21) environment.

In addition to lipids, membranes are loaded with __________ (22) that make the membrane __________ (23), which means that some molecules can diffuse across the lipid bilayer but others cannot. One of the most important types of membrane proteins are __________ (24) proteins and receptor proteins.

The last type of membrane elements are cholesterol molecules, which are embedded in place of __________ (25) molecules and help to regulate the stiffness of membranes.

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Cell membranes protect cells and organize their activities. The first main function of cell membrane – barrier function – is carried by phospholipids. These molecules don’t solve in water and, thus, are ideal for cells that always exist in __________ (21) environment.

In addition to lipids, membranes are loaded with __________ (22) that make the membrane __________ (23), which means that some molecules can diffuse across the lipid bilayer but others cannot. One of the most important types of membrane proteins are __________ (24) proteins and receptor proteins.

The last type of membrane elements are cholesterol molecules, which are embedded in place of __________ (25) molecules and help to regulate the stiffness of membranes.

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Cell membranes protect cells and organize their activities. The first main function of cell membrane – barrier function – is carried by phospholipids. These molecules don’t solve in water and, thus, are ideal for cells that always exist in __________ (21) environment.

In addition to lipids, membranes are loaded with __________ (22) that make the membrane __________ (23), which means that some molecules can diffuse across the lipid bilayer but others cannot. One of the most important types of membrane proteins are __________ (24) proteins and receptor proteins.

The last type of membrane elements are cholesterol molecules, which are embedded in place of __________ (25) molecules and help to regulate the stiffness of membranes.

Type answer number 23

Choose ONLY ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.

Cell membranes protect cells and organize their activities. The first main function of cell membrane – barrier function – is carried by phospholipids. These molecules don’t solve in water and, thus, are ideal for cells that always exist in __________ (21) environment.

In addition to lipids, membranes are loaded with __________ (22) that make the membrane __________ (23), which means that some molecules can diffuse across the lipid bilayer but others cannot. One of the most important types of membrane proteins are __________ (24) proteins and receptor proteins.

The last type of membrane elements are cholesterol molecules, which are embedded in place of __________ (25) molecules and help to regulate the stiffness of membranes.

Type answer number 24

Choose ONLY ONE WORD from the passage for each answer.

Cell membranes protect cells and organize their activities. The first main function of cell membrane – barrier function – is carried by phospholipids. These molecules don’t solve in water and, thus, are ideal for cells that always exist in __________ (21) environment.

In addition to lipids, membranes are loaded with __________ (22) that make the membrane __________ (23), which means that some molecules can diffuse across the lipid bilayer but others cannot. One of the most important types of membrane proteins are __________ (24) proteins and receptor proteins.

The last type of membrane elements are cholesterol molecules, which are embedded in place of __________ (25) molecules and help to regulate the stiffness of membranes.

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Questions 26-30

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Answer the following questions in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS.

26. What was a frequent family activity in his youth?

27. Which of his family members was working for Goupil et Cie when he was employed?

28. Following his father’s career path, what did he intend to become?

29. How did his parents perceive him?

30. What was Van Gogh’s main theme of artistic inspiration?

Questions 31-35

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Summarize and choose NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS from the passage for each answer in the table.

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Questions 36-40

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Classify the following as being part of

A. Physics

B. Biology

C. Military Science

D. Other

36. Procedures that help to prevent the extinction of endangered animals from a genetic disease

37. Development of a new rifle that is more powerful and more reliable

38. A new theory about how galaxies form and evolve

39. Techniques that result in faster mobile phone production

40. A method of cloning human embryos in a laboratory

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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 line graph below shows the consumption of 3 different types of fast food in Britain from 1970 to 1990. Summarize the information by selecting and reporting the main features, and make 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.

The best way to solve environmental problems is to increase the price of fuel. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this statement?

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. Save the recording once you’ve done with the Speaking Part 1. Upload it to our Google Drive folder and name it. Then 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. Save the recording once you’ve done with the Speaking Part 2. Upload it to our Google Drive folder and name it. Then write ‘DONE’ IN THE TEXT BOX below.

Part 2

Describe a technology that you cannot live without. You should say:

• What it looks like?
• How you use it?
• Why it is vital

And explain what if this technology never existed.

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. Save the recording once you’ve done with the Speaking Part 3. Upload it to our Google Drive folder and name it. Then write ‘DONE’ IN THE TEXT BOX below.