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PAPER 1, Reading and Use of English
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17 residents (verb to plural noun)
18 rovitalising {adjective to verb)
24 moisture (adjective to noun)
23 inventive (verb to adjective)
18 historically (noun to adverb)
20 coastal (verb to adjective)
22 storage (verb to noun} 0:
24 reversal (verb to noun)
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25 no idea (1) + WHOSE folder it wos (1)
26 Michael to MAKE |1) +a formal complaint (1) -
27 demolition ofthe stadium (1) + tock PLACE (1)
28 NEARLY as impressive as (1) + those of (1)
29 long as |1) + everyonejeverybody TURNS up (1)
Incorrect. The writer mentions that bats are mammals,
and that bats and humans share oertain features. He also
refers to Nagel’ view that we cannot know wht its like
to be another species. Thera is no emphasis on differences
between birds and mammals, however.
Correct. The writer says that the study of bied senses“
been @ minority subject’ and also that ‘understanding
how s bird feels is fraught with dificukies’. He also says
thet Nagel point is that “because itis impossiblo to know
what itis ike to be snather person, trying to imagine what
nonhumans feel is @ waste of time’.
Incorrect. The writer mentions that Nagel is an “eminent
philosopher’, but he dosen't say this to emphasise the
importance of his own subject.
Incorrect. The writer mentions that Naget's essay was
\writtan in 1978 and science hes obviously progressed since
then, However, this is not why he refers to Nagel here
Incorrect. Knowledge of animal behaviour has changed but
not the way that animals behave
Incorrect. The writer suggests thet it has been difficult to
‘say something different’ in this field of science ‘for fear of
boing labeliod unprotessionet, but not that the debate has
‘become more competitive
30 to HAVE had (1) + my car serviced (1) C: Correct. Knowledge of animal behaviour has increased
HEART "heck prev en seas?
31 A; Incorrect. Tho writer suggests that asking whether birds Di tncarect: The witer says dos at ae
have feelings may be wrong, But not that names given to dollored te’ na of asia
birds are inappropriate. wal’, so he doesn't regret it
Bs Incorrect, The idea that asking whether birds have feelings 3g a: Correct. Behaviourists had assumed that symmetry was a
‘may be unscientific and ‘subjective’, but the writer never key factor in the selection of partners, without realising that
stotes that people are often too subjective about birds scrnd birds vero ube 1 recog
(C: Incorrect. Although the writer suggests that we may nat knowing shout birds’ senses could lead to false conclusions.
give the sight of lovobirds nibbling each other's necks 8: Incorrect. Birds gonerally have better vision then humsns, but
2 second thought, this does not mean that insufficient this ls not why the wract eras
attention is paid to bird behaviour in genera Incorrect. Theories about the importance of symmetry were
D: Corract. The writer says that ‘Niko Tinbergen warned fellow ‘ound to be besed on false'aast eee
stholocists to steer well clear of fealings’ and shat the ‘dies not tater toy metey tee
‘mejority have followed this enprosch. theories are regularly disproved
82 A; Incorrect. The writer watched guillemots for years, ut he D: Incorrect. may be wrong to think that beauty is key
ddowsnit say he has personal sympathies for them. factor in birds’ choice of partners, but thi is net why the
B: Incorrect. His father warnad him that he woul nevar make study of ey nmatey cae eae
2 career out of birdwatching, but he has done.
: Incorrect Saving thet birdwatching was a boyhood >> PART 6
obsession from the writer's adult perspective is not the [37D Oriiha rove or inuestne ee
‘seme as saying that he realised when he was young that he conutbuton that hs fl eee
i esse ear knowledge and inspiration to vistors, psrtioulaly younger
D: Correct. The writer seys that ‘birdwatching is the best tren pea oi aie
possible training for studying animal behaviour; to study ‘uci ote lay ea ao er
birds well, you have to almost think lice a bir’, and that he history and heviesoapaet eases
“spent yaar’ doing it cultural horizons, among the younger generation in particular’
383 A: Incorrect. Te incident involved gullemots but the writer sm With facarcl the es mE PE Eh Sonor, A
doesn't say this is what originally attracted him to these birds cue: le Aca aeRO he popctarny
8: Correct. The moment eventually inspired me to explore ot ree iscsi eee MMSE enter
20d writ about the way bslsvang vision, hearing, touch, tourists tie no coincidence thatthe UK saw an impressive
smell, taste and feelings to experience the world ~ in other roth in tourism... C says: Free acmission to musoums
‘words to investigate birds’ senses. and galleries. simletes growth inthe tourist industry’ D
C: Incorrect. The writer was ‘perplexed! by the guillemot’s ayes aD AMEE 20a th socecs as bakes
‘areeting - which isa kind of challenge ~ but this is not why Tee ESV re hci no ota te
Paieeoee etree free museum access automatically brings inthe tour”
D: The writer mentions the gullemor’s sophisticated vision
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‘nd recognition system, but this is not why he describes
‘the inaident in this paragraph,
(On the way state funding affects the development of
museums C says: ‘State-funded museums, free of the
need to compete to survive, tend to be complacent and
Cambriege English: Advanced Tests answer key 233Lunenterprising’B says: ‘Museums which rely on the 55 D: ‘Buta gut feeling tells me itl come good and | need t=
state for their funding have little incentive to make thei stick with it AS @ poor student, I've got nothing to lose
collections more exciting and imaginatively displayed” really, so that's what I'l do.
40 C: On public attitudes towards the cost of entry to museums, 56 A: ‘She's also good at managing her time. I's something |
‘A says: ‘The clearest possible evidence for the popularity used to at school - I did competitive athletics and has t=
of free museum acimission, with bath local ctizans anc it around sehoohwork”
tourists B says: ‘Surveys show most people favour free
‘museum admission’ D says: ‘Opinion polls show that
‘most people ..favour free access. C, however, says: The
_melority have ite interest in museums, and are resentful
winen they learn how much they are paying for them.” PAPER 2 Whiting
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41D: Link between ‘At the beginning of the so-called Classic Question 1
‘Maya period, some 60 Maya cities sprang up across much Stylo: Formal
‘of modern-day Guatemala, Belize and Mexico's Yucatan Content: 1 Explain what is being proposed (the building of =
Peninsula’ in the previous paragraph, ana ‘With their road that will Bypass your town).
pyramids, squeres, ball cours, and government buildings, 2.Choose two of the benefit listed and expand on
they were where the urban Maya discussed philosophy.” them. For example, say how the quality of life we
42 G: Link between ‘Inthe ninetoonth cantury,.. theorists improve when noise and pollution are reduced, ene
imagined an immense volcanic eruption or earthquake point out that better transport inks might entice
= or maybe an empire-wice pandemic in the previous companies to set up andior do business in the ares
paragraph and the contrast with Today, however, scientists 3 To balance the assay, counter the benefits with =
‘cenerally agree thatthe Maya collapse has many roots, all least two disadvantages, such as environmental
intertwined ~ overpopulation, warfare, famine, drought. concerns including loss of habitat for local wilde:
43 B: Link between ‘The early Classic Mays period was unusually ‘a decline in tourism revenue as fewer people pass
‘wot... And during this time, he says, ‘the population through the town.
proliferated, aided by 8 surge in agriculture” in the previous 4 Conclude with a brief summary ofthe issue and te
paragraph, and “indeed. it was during the rainiest decades likely outcome.
‘of this aa, from AD 460 to 660, thatthe cities sprouted.” '5 Consider including your own opinion in your
44 F: Link botween ‘repeated and, at times extreme, drought: concluding paragraph
‘Agriculture declined and, net coincidentally, social confit
rot in the pravious paragraph, and ‘when thase divine ‘>? PART 2 (suggested answers)
‘connections flied to produce rainfall nd good hervests, Question 2
tensions probably developed’ in tha second sentence. Stylo: Formal or semiformal
45 A: Link between ‘vast numbers of trees would have been cut Content: 1 State the aim of the proposal and give it suitable
down to make space fr cities and farms, and to provide 2 In your introduction provide some background, Le:
fu in the gapped paragraph, and ‘this widespread ‘companyfemployees’ needs.
deforestation’ in the following paragraph. '3-Make your suggestions in the main body. Use
46 E: Link between ‘localised crying decreased atmospheric headings to organise your points.
‘moisture by ive to 15% annually. Even a ten per cent 4 Justify each recommendation by stating how it wit
decrease is considered an environmental catastrophe’ in benefit employees
the previous paragraph, snd ‘add this tothe broader trend 5 Write brief conclusion giving your main points
{and the situation becomes dire”
‘Question 3
>> PARTS Style: Formal
47 C: “She thinks she was fortunate to have chanced upon 2 Content: 1 Open with suitable greeting.
faliMllprarer persist oe 2 Then state what the article was about and where ens
Se ee neaa when it was published.
48D: “They say the ‘wrapper will never work, But @ gut feeling 3 Explain how the article made you fool. What did the
Nie eeneare peer article say thet was untrue or untair about students
(el oy Teony inde inv nalcto ocean tne ae behaviour? Give atleast two points. For balance,
eee, ‘concede one adiltional point from the artic
50 B: “The three gemes she's released so far have impressed Suggest thatthe editor publishes a more balances
the university so much that i's now poliey to encourage eee eee
sendwich year entrepreneurship. Bi vesran apprensiate 08nd
51 .C: ‘Alexis admits to having missed classes and deadlines in '5 Remember to remain polite throughout the letter
her hectic lifestyle. "Also, ! probably haven't done as Much Question 4
‘wading as | should've.
‘82 A ‘Wts happened on a much greater scale than she'd envisaged.
52 D: “it's transformed me. I'm much tougher than | used to be
154 B: ‘Td love to go out at woekends like my course mates do,
‘but | can’t efford the time.”
‘Style: Semi-formal
Content: 1 State the purpese of the review In your introduction.
2 Give the ttle and authar of the book you are
recommending. (Itcan be made up.)
234 Cambridge English: Advanced Tests Answer key