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PART 1

Questions 1-5

For each question, choose the correct answer.

1.

The bridge will fall down if you cross it.
You could be in danger if you cross the bridge.
The bridge has fallen down and is now closed.

2.

What should Dan do?

try to find a different cinema
go to Alan's house directly
meet Alan at the cinema

3.

Laura must call Mike to cancel her lesson.
Mike will contact Laura to arrange the next lesson.
Weather conditions mean Mike cannot teach Laura on Monday.

4.

The film isn't suitable for young children.
The film would not interest 12-year-olds.
The film is not suitable for teenagers.

5.

There is nobody in the shop now.
The shopkeeper's lunch lasts for half an hour.
The shopkeeper will open the shop if someone calls her.

PART 2
Questions 6-10
For each question, choose the correct answer.

The students below all want to find a suitable university.
On the opposite page there are eight university reviews.
Decide which university would be the most suitable for the students below.

6.

Sonja is excellent at science and her parents would like her to become a doctor.

She is interested in going to a university which is well-known for producing successful graduates.

The University of Bedfordshire
This university was set up in August 2006 and has 1,000 staff and 20,000 students from over 100 countries. There are nine research institutes and it has recently put £134m into improving its facilities. It is second best in the UK for Marketing and Journalism.
Leeds Metropolitan University
As well as offering full-time degrees, many courses at this university may be studied on a part-time basis. 100 percent of first year students who need accommodation can find it in the university’s excellent halls of residence. It’s a great way to meet new friends. Also, the university has plenty of sports clubs and societies.
University of Greenwich
This university began its life as Woolwich Polytechnic, Britain’s second polytechnic, which opened in 1890. The main campus is only 10 minutes from central London by train. There are lots of student facilities: a new gym, a café, a large library with brand new computers and large quiet areas to study.
Edinburgh University
This university has many famous former students, including Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin (the author), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Excellent road, rail and air transport links make Edinburgh accessible from anywhere around the world. The university’s College of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the world.
Imperial College London
The university was ranked third in the UK last year. It has nine campuses in and around London, with lots of student accommodation. Only the best students are accepted on its courses. Imperial College is a centre of excellence for learning with world famous staff.
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is considered the UK’s premier university for sports studies and research. All hall rooms have Internet access, and the wireless network is available across the campus. The university attracts students from all over Europe and has taught many famous athletes.
Nottingham Trent University
With 25,000 students from many backgrounds and cultures, Nottingham Trent University attracts students and staff from over 80 countries. It offers a wide range of degrees, including Medicine and Dentistry. Many courses are designed to make graduates attractive to today’s employers and the university works closely with local industries.
Bangor University
Over half of the academic departments at Bangor have received an ‘Excellent’ rating for quality of teaching. Bangor University is first in the UK for Finance and Accounting Research, second for Electronic Engineering and its Sports Science department is ranked in the top ten.

7.

Paul was the top student in his school with all ‘As’ in his final exams.

He wants to study at a top university in the London area.

He wants a university with a good name and he doesn’t want to have average lecturers.

The University of Bedfordshire
This university was set up in August 2006 and has 1,000 staff and 20,000 students from over 100 countries. There are nine research institutes and it has recently put £134m into improving its facilities. It is second best in the UK for Marketing and Journalism.
Leeds Metropolitan University
As well as offering full-time degrees, many courses at this university may be studied on a part-time basis. 100 percent of first year students who need accommodation can find it in the university’s excellent halls of residence. It’s a great way to meet new friends. Also, the university has plenty of sports clubs and societies.
University of Greenwich
This university began its life as Woolwich Polytechnic, Britain’s second polytechnic, which opened in 1890. The main campus is only 10 minutes from central London by train. There are lots of student facilities: a new gym, a café, a large library with brand new computers and large quiet areas to study.
Edinburgh University
This university has many famous former students, including Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin (the author), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Excellent road, rail and air transport links make Edinburgh accessible from anywhere around the world. The university’s College of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the world.
Imperial College London
The university was ranked third in the UK last year. It has nine campuses in and around London, with lots of student accommodation. Only the best students are accepted on its courses. Imperial College is a centre of excellence for learning with world famous staff.
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is considered the UK’s premier university for sports studies and research. All hall rooms have Internet access, and the wireless network is available across the campus. The university attracts students from all over Europe and has taught many famous athletes.
Nottingham Trent University
With 25,000 students from many backgrounds and cultures, Nottingham Trent University attracts students and staff from over 80 countries. It offers a wide range of degrees, including Medicine and Dentistry. Many courses are designed to make graduates attractive to today’s employers and the university works closely with local industries.
Bangor University
Over half of the academic departments at Bangor have received an ‘Excellent’ rating for quality of teaching. Bangor University is first in the UK for Finance and Accounting Research, second for Electronic Engineering and its Sports Science department is ranked in the top ten.

8.

Gregory is really sporty and PE was his favourite subject at school.

He wants to pursue a career as a personal trainer and he would like to meet new people from other cultures.

The University of Bedfordshire
This university was set up in August 2006 and has 1,000 staff and 20,000 students from over 100 countries. There are nine research institutes and it has recently put £134m into improving its facilities. It is second best in the UK for Marketing and Journalism.
Leeds Metropolitan University
As well as offering full-time degrees, many courses at this university may be studied on a part-time basis. 100 percent of first year students who need accommodation can find it in the university’s excellent halls of residence. It’s a great way to meet new friends. Also, the university has plenty of sports clubs and societies.
University of Greenwich
This university began its life as Woolwich Polytechnic, Britain’s second polytechnic, which opened in 1890. The main campus is only 10 minutes from central London by train. There are lots of student facilities: a new gym, a café, a large library with brand new computers and large quiet areas to study.
Edinburgh University
This university has many famous former students, including Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin (the author), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Excellent road, rail and air transport links make Edinburgh accessible from anywhere around the world. The university’s College of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the world.
Imperial College London
The university was ranked third in the UK last year. It has nine campuses in and around London, with lots of student accommodation. Only the best students are accepted on its courses. Imperial College is a centre of excellence for learning with world famous staff.
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is considered the UK’s premier university for sports studies and research. All hall rooms have Internet access, and the wireless network is available across the campus. The university attracts students from all over Europe and has taught many famous athletes.
Nottingham Trent University
With 25,000 students from many backgrounds and cultures, Nottingham Trent University attracts students and staff from over 80 countries. It offers a wide range of degrees, including Medicine and Dentistry. Many courses are designed to make graduates attractive to today’s employers and the university works closely with local industries.
Bangor University
Over half of the academic departments at Bangor have received an ‘Excellent’ rating for quality of teaching. Bangor University is first in the UK for Finance and Accounting Research, second for Electronic Engineering and its Sports Science department is ranked in the top ten.

9.

Lidia really enjoys writing and researching, so would like to work for a newspaper when she graduates.

She would prefer to go to a large modern university

The University of Bedfordshire
This university was set up in August 2006 and has 1,000 staff and 20,000 students from over 100 countries. There are nine research institutes and it has recently put £134m into improving its facilities. It is second best in the UK for Marketing and Journalism.
Leeds Metropolitan University
As well as offering full-time degrees, many courses at this university may be studied on a part-time basis. 100 percent of first year students who need accommodation can find it in the university’s excellent halls of residence. It’s a great way to meet new friends. Also, the university has plenty of sports clubs and societies.
University of Greenwich
This university began its life as Woolwich Polytechnic, Britain’s second polytechnic, which opened in 1890. The main campus is only 10 minutes from central London by train. There are lots of student facilities: a new gym, a café, a large library with brand new computers and large quiet areas to study.
Edinburgh University
This university has many famous former students, including Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin (the author), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Excellent road, rail and air transport links make Edinburgh accessible from anywhere around the world. The university’s College of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the world.
Imperial College London
The university was ranked third in the UK last year. It has nine campuses in and around London, with lots of student accommodation. Only the best students are accepted on its courses. Imperial College is a centre of excellence for learning with world famous staff.
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is considered the UK’s premier university for sports studies and research. All hall rooms have Internet access, and the wireless network is available across the campus. The university attracts students from all over Europe and has taught many famous athletes.
Nottingham Trent University
With 25,000 students from many backgrounds and cultures, Nottingham Trent University attracts students and staff from over 80 countries. It offers a wide range of degrees, including Medicine and Dentistry. Many courses are designed to make graduates attractive to today’s employers and the university works closely with local industries.
Bangor University
Over half of the academic departments at Bangor have received an ‘Excellent’ rating for quality of teaching. Bangor University is first in the UK for Finance and Accounting Research, second for Electronic Engineering and its Sports Science department is ranked in the top ten.

10.

Oliver wants to learn from the best at a top university.

He’d like to work in a bank when he leaves, so he wants to find a university which offers qualifications based on this career.

The University of Bedfordshire
This university was set up in August 2006 and has 1,000 staff and 20,000 students from over 100 countries. There are nine research institutes and it has recently put £134m into improving its facilities. It is second best in the UK for Marketing and Journalism.
Leeds Metropolitan University
As well as offering full-time degrees, many courses at this university may be studied on a part-time basis. 100 percent of first year students who need accommodation can find it in the university’s excellent halls of residence. It’s a great way to meet new friends. Also, the university has plenty of sports clubs and societies.
University of Greenwich
This university began its life as Woolwich Polytechnic, Britain’s second polytechnic, which opened in 1890. The main campus is only 10 minutes from central London by train. There are lots of student facilities: a new gym, a café, a large library with brand new computers and large quiet areas to study.
Edinburgh University
This university has many famous former students, including Gordon Brown, Ian Rankin (the author), and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Excellent road, rail and air transport links make Edinburgh accessible from anywhere around the world. The university’s College of Medicine is one of the top medical schools in the world.
Imperial College London
The university was ranked third in the UK last year. It has nine campuses in and around London, with lots of student accommodation. Only the best students are accepted on its courses. Imperial College is a centre of excellence for learning with world famous staff.
Loughborough University
Loughborough University is considered the UK’s premier university for sports studies and research. All hall rooms have Internet access, and the wireless network is available across the campus. The university attracts students from all over Europe and has taught many famous athletes.
Nottingham Trent University
With 25,000 students from many backgrounds and cultures, Nottingham Trent University attracts students and staff from over 80 countries. It offers a wide range of degrees, including Medicine and Dentistry. Many courses are designed to make graduates attractive to today’s employers and the university works closely with local industries.
Bangor University
Over half of the academic departments at Bangor have received an ‘Excellent’ rating for quality of teaching. Bangor University is first in the UK for Finance and Accounting Research, second for Electronic Engineering and its Sports Science department is ranked in the top ten.

PART 3

Questions 11-15

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Saving our

Forests

Gordon Underwood

All over England there is growing concern and anger about the government’s plans to sell off public forests. Campaign groups have been appearing across England to fight the plans. Well over 250,000 people have signed the 38 Degrees online petition against these forests going on sale, which shows just how strongly people feel about public forests. This should not come as a surprise to government officials, since there are over 40 million visits to our public forests every year.

At present, these forests provide easy access and are managed by the Forestry Commission, which protects and preserves the forests. We get all these benefits at a cost of 30p a year for every person paying tax.

I live in the Lake District where Forestry Commission rangers have played a key role in a number of important projects. The Forestry Commission looks after hundreds of miles of walking and mountain bike trails in these forests, attracting people from the local area and further away.

Our ancient woodlands are very important, not only in providing the public with a place to enjoy nature, but perhaps more importantly in helping to protect wildlife. In North America the US Forest Service manages 193 million acres of land. They take the job very seriously, believing that the forests will help reduce climate change and protect water supplies, too. Most other countries in Europe recognise the importance of public forests and so must England.

For those of us who value our public forests, the time to act is now!

11. What is the writer doing in the text?

encouraging people to help save English forests
showing his support for the government
describing the surroundings where he lives
complaining about online petitions

12. Money to look after forests in England comes from

the Forestry Commission.
taxes English people pay.
environmental groups.
visitors to the forests.

13. What activity does the writer say people can do in the forests of the Lake District?

cycling
hunting
fishing
climbing

14. What is the writer’s main concern?

People think Europe's forests are more important.
English people don't care about their forests.
Natural habitats in England are being lost.
Water supplies in England are at risk.

15. What might Gordon say about the government’s plans?

If people don't start using forests more, the government will spend less money on them.
The Forestry Commission doesn't do a good job of protecting our forests.
If we don't stop the government's plans, other countries will lose their forests, too.
It's important to protect our forests, not just for our benefit but for nature, too.

PART 4

Questions 16-20

Five sentences have been removed from the text below.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

Technology saves Butterflies

by Susan Pike, aged 12

You might not have heard about monarch butterflies before but these amazing insects deserve our attention. Every year, they fly from forests in Mexico all the way to southern Canada. [16]………….. In recent years, there has been a decrease in the number of these butterflies. In fact, there are 90% fewer monarchs than there were 20 years ago.

Scientists are trying to help monarch butterflies. One way is by using technology. By attaching tiny electronic tags to butterflies, scientists are able to follow them and find their location. [17]………….. When they know where the butterflies go, they can help protect these areas of land.

In addition to electronic tags, scientists are using lasers to learn more about monarch butterflies. In California, researchers use lasers to count the number of butterflies in forests. [18]………….. This machine creates a 3D map of the forest so that scientists can see any butterflies that may be there. Knowing how many butterflies there are helps scientists look after them.

Another way technology is helping protect monarch butterflies is on the Internet. [19]………….. It allows scientists and ordinary people to work together to help monarchs. On the site, users can enter information such as the number of butterflies or butterfly eggs they have seen in their area. [20]………….. This allows people to choose the right plants to make their gardens good places for these beautiful butterflies to live.

16.

Some scientists have suggested that monarchs should be added to the endangered species list.
They use a high-tech laser device called LIDAR, which stands for 'light radar'.
Unfortunately, though, many monarchs don't get a chance to set out on this journey.
For example, a group of scientists have created a website called eButterfly.
Understanding what the monarchs eat is very important.
There is also information there on which plants to grow to attract monarchs.
They use this information to map monarch butterfly routes.
These routes are the same every year.

17.

Some scientists have suggested that monarchs should be added to the endangered species list.
They use a high-tech laser device called LIDAR, which stands for 'light radar'.
Unfortunately, though, many monarchs don't get a chance to set out on this journey.
For example, a group of scientists have created a website called Butterfly.
Understanding what the monarchs eat is very important.
There is also information there on which plants to grow to attract monarchs.
They use this information to map monarch butterfly routes.
These routes are the same every year.

18.

Some scientists have suggested that monarchs should be added to the endangered species list.
They use a high-tech laser device called LIDAR, which stands for 'light radar'.
Unfortunately, though, many monarchs don't get a chance to set out on this journey.
For example, a group of scientists have created a website called Butterfly.
Understanding what the monarchs eat is very important.
There is also information there on which plants to grow to attract monarchs.
They use this information to map monarch butterfly routes.
These routes are the same every year.

19.

Some scientists have suggested that monarchs should be added to the endangered species list.
They use a high-tech laser device called LIDAR, which stands for 'light radar'.
Unfortunately, though, many monarchs don't get a chance to set out on this journey.
For example, a group of scientists have created a website called Butterfly.
Understanding what the monarchs eat is very important.
There is also information there on which plants to grow to attract monarchs.
They use this information to map monarch butterfly routes.
These routes are the same every year.

20.

Some scientists have suggested that monarchs should be added to the endangered species list.
They use a high-tech laser device called LIDAR, which stands for 'light radar'.
Unfortunately, though, many monarchs don't get a chance to set out on this journey.
For example, a group of scientists have created a website called Butterfly.
Understanding what the monarchs eat is very important.
There is also information there on which plants to grow to attract monarchs.
They use this information to map monarch butterfly routes.
These routes are the same every year.

PART 5

Questions 21-26

For each question, choose the correct answer.

DEFORESTATION

Deforestation is the cutting or burning down of forests, often as a direct result of human activity. It has been done by humans for thousands of years in order to (21) clear land for growing food, and to provide land for keeping animals. trees for buildings and fires, to clear land for growing food, and to provide land for keeping animals.

In Europe, the rate of clearing increased during the second half of the nineteenth century due to the need for more farming land. In the twentieth century, people became more aware of the negative effects of deforestation, although (22)….. was done to stop the problem. Between 1960 and 1990 alone, one fifth of the world’s rainforests were (23)……………………. This trend continues and currently 12 million hectares of tropical rainforest disappear each year, an area approximately the (24) of England.

Deforestation is included in the list of (25)…… ……. of the warming of the planet. Trees remove carbon
dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere. Without trees to do this, though, more CO2 (26) in the Earth’s atmosphere. The heat from the Sun can’t escape this blanket of CO2, so the Earth’s temperature rises.

21.

apply
spend
use
make

22.

little
least
less
few

23.

disappeared
missing
forgotten
lost

24.

distance
number
size
amount

25.

problems
reasons
actions
causes

26.

holds
continues
keeps
remains

PART 6

Questions 27-32

For each question, write the correct answer.
Write one word for each gap.

ROLLERCOASTERS
by Peter Henry
Do you like rollercoasters? Here, you’ll find descriptions (27) two of the world’s best rollercoasters. Are you brave enough to try them?
The steepest rollercoaster in the world is the Green Lantern in Australia. It has a drop angle of 120.5 degrees. What (28) that mean exactly? Well, a straight drop down is 90 degrees, so (29) 120.5 degrees, the track actually curves backwards on the way down! This rollercoaster isn’t as fast as other rollercoasters, (30) the extreme drop and tight turns keep riders coming back for more.
Another kind of extreme rollercoaster is called a ‘dive coaster’. These types of rides, (31) have a very long and steep drop, make you feel like you’re jumping off a cliff or a tall building. Dive coasters also use a different type of seat. Instead of people sitting in a long train of cars, dive coasters (32) signed. with seats in wide rows. This means a lot more people get a ‘front seat’ experience. One of the world’s highest dive coasters is located at the Wonderland amusement park in Toronto, Canada.

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