Reading ● Part 1

Questions 1 – 5

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
Mark the correct letter A, B or C on your answer sheet.

Example:

0 Why has Petra sent this text?

A She’s inviting Vicki to stay with her.

B She wants to meet Vicki at school.

C She’s hoping Vicki will cook dinner.

Answer: A B C
0

1 A Jack’s football boots are probably not in a

good condition.
FOR SALE!
FOOTBALL BOOTS
Size 42 B Jack may be prepared to accept less than 25
NEVER WORN! euros for his boots.
25 euros or nearest offer
See Jack - Classroom 15B
C Jack is keen to obtain some new football
boots in size 42.

2 A See the noticeboard nearby for details about

the art classes.

ART ROOM
B Students should only go into this room if they
No classes here for students until
wish to do some painting.
further notice –
workmen are painting the room
C Classes will not be held in here until the
painting is finished.
3 Sarah is asking whether Jane

A is bringing any friends to the party with her.

Hi Jane,

About the school party

– can we invite friends B knows how big the party is going to be.
who aren’t pupils
there? Maybe there’ll
be too many people -
but my friend Toni C thinks anyone from outside school can attend
would love to come! the party.
Sarah

4 A Swimmers may only practise jumping into the

pool if they are with a teacher.
NOTE TO SWIMMING
TEACHERS
B Swimmers who break the rules may not
Swimmers in your classes will be continue the class with their teacher.
asked to leave this public pool if
they run along the side or jump in.
C Swimmers and their teachers must only use
this side of the pool for classes.

5 A It’s as cheap for two people to eat here as

one.

SPECIAL OFFER

TWO MEALS FOR THE PRICE OF ONE B Two people can choose whatever they want
to eat and still pay less.
- BURGER, FRIES AND DRINK!

C Special meals are twice the normal size.

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Questions 6 – 10

The teenagers below all want to visit a sea life centre.

On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight sea life centres.
Decide which sea life centre would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 6 – 10, mark the correct letter (A – H) on your answer sheet.

Maria is studying sea creatures that are disappearing due to

environmental changes, and wants to attend a talk about them.
6
She’s also interested in learning about what’s living on the
beaches nearby.

Cameron’s art project is on colourful fish so he wants to draw

7 some, and take home some photos of unusual sea creatures. He
and his family also want to swim at the centre afterwards.

Josh is interested in tiny sea animals, and wants to actually

8 handle them and learn what conditions they need to live in.
He’d also enjoy seeing a feeding session for the larger creatures.

Harry is interested in creatures living in cold climates, and how

they find food. He’d like to create something for his art
9
homework too, and learn about photographing underwater
wildlife.

Samantha would love to swim with fish at the centre. She’d also
10 like to learn about a range of sea environments, and about
unusual creatures living at the bottom of our oceans.
 Centres
A Goldenwave B Rockwater
Come and see the variety of warm We have sea creatures from both
sea environments at this centre – warm and cooler waters in our
and creatures so small you might not huge glass tanks. You can even
have noticed them living on the go into the water in one,
beach, or the most beautiful fish accompanied by staff – ask at the
living in our oceans. Bring your desk! We’ve also got fish that are
camera and learn to take the best rarely seen, as they’re normally
photos ever! found in the very deepest water
on our planet. No photography is
allowed.

C Splashdown D Waterlife
Perfect for family fun – our tropical We’ve got some of the rarest fish in
swimming pool that’s only divided the world, and the most beautiful.
from the penguins next door by a See the clown fish with its bright
wall of glass! See them swimming yellow and white stripes! Cameras
in their pool while you’re in yours! aren’t allowed, but amazing
And don’t miss their mealtimes - professional pictures are available in
watch as they dive for their food. our shop. Then once you’ve seen
everything, relax in our fantastic
warm pool – strictly for humans!

E Brightworld F Marine Life

Many creatures here are Keen to protect our oceans? Come and
normally found in environments see the work we’re doing – there are
with low temperatures, such as presentations about it every hour. For
our big group of penguins. example, we try to help shark numbers
Come and see our amazing worldwide remain at healthy levels. And
displays of photos showing visit our amazing rock pool displays full
of tiny creatures, typical of ones that
these birds diving for their
make their homes near the sea just
supper! There are also short
metres away!
talks on using your camera for
great shots of fish, and painting
sessions, too.

G Oceanwatch H Waterlife
The focus is on science here – there See some of the smallest sea life
are films throughout the day about such as shrimps and starfish at
oceans around the world and the our rock pool display - and even
environmental problems facing pick them up! Find out how clean
sea water is essential to these
marine wildlife. There’s plenty to
creatures, and the effects of
learn, and lots of souvenirs to buy! pollution. And don’t miss
Free brochures full of information. watching the penguins and seals
have their lunch – that’s really
popular!
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Questions 11 – 20

Look at the sentences below about a rock climbing trip.

Read the text on the opposite page to decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
If it is correct, mark A on your answer sheet.
If it is not correct, mark B on your answer sheet.

11 Samantha and her father travelled a great distance to the place where they went climbing.

12 The place where Samantha and her dad got off the boat was very cheerful-looking.

13 They were disappointed by the accommodation and the transport provided.

14 There were still a number of climbing routes on the island waiting to be explored.

15 Samantha found her climb easy because the route she took had been prepared for climbers.

16 Samantha thinks the island is generally a safer climbing location than most others.

17 Samantha liked the fact that she could chat with people her age after a day’s climbing.

18 Samantha had difficulty with the technique of using the rope to make herself safe.

19 Samantha found climbing up the cliff harder than her friend from home did.

20 Samantha and her dad said they would return one day to the beach they found.
 CLIMBING TRIP

by Samantha Davis

My dad and I have both done a bit of climbing at our local sports centre. So we decided to go on a
trip together, climbing the high rocks along the coastline of a small island. Although it wasn’t far
from where we live, the journey across the sea took quite a long time – but it was worth it!

As we approached the island, Dad pointed out the rocks covered in colourful plants, wild goats
and bees, which were once the only signs of life on this now popular place for visitors. The island
has become well-known as a climbing venue and the ferry we took across to the island was full of
climbers carrying boots and backpacks.

We arrived at the island’s harbour, full of brightly-coloured houses lit by the early-morning sun. We
were met by a driver in an ancient old car, arranged by the travel company we’d booked with. The
driver took us to the tiny apartment, which, like the car, had seen better days, but it was
comfortable and we weren’t going to spend much time there anyway.

There are lots of possible climbs up the island’s rocks, and not all of them have been discovered
by climbers, but many have places clearly marked out so climbers can easily see where to put
their hands and feet. All we needed were shoes, ropes and the equipment for attaching the rope to
the rocks, although despite the markings on the rocks, I still had problems! Anyway, climbing is
obviously not without risk, and things can still go wrong, but you’re far less likely to get into
difficulties on the island.

There was a wide range of climbers, both in ability and age, so there was no need for my previous
worries about being the only teenager. Away from the rocks and back in the town, there was a
very sociable atmosphere in the cafes, where we compared notes on what we’d achieved that
day.

One day, our climbing destination was a rough cliff, with very little to put my hands and feet on. It
was amazing how quickly I learnt to attach my rope onto the rock to avoid falling as I climbed!
Then I realised the boy climbing next to me was someone I knew. We waved, smiled and moved
on, although he seemed to find the rock far less of a challenge!

Once Dad and I were down at ground level again, we stopped at a beach, which was deserted.
We walked along with our feet in the water and promised ourselves that it wouldn’t be the last time
that we sat on that stretch of beach.
Writing ● Part 1

Questions 1 – 5

Here are some sentences about going to see a comedy film.

For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
Use no more than three words.
Write only the missing words on your answer sheet.
You may use this page for any rough work.

Example:

0 A new comedy film came to our local cinema last week.

There was a new comedy film …………………… our local cinema last week.

Answer: 0 at

1 My mum gave me some money to go and see the film.

I was .......................... some money by my mum to go and see the film.

2 I asked my friend Jack if he wanted to go to the cinema with me.

`Do .......................... to go to the cinema with me, Jack?’ I asked.

3 We bought some chocolate to eat during the film.

We bought some chocolate to eat while we ....................... watching the film.

4 I’ve never seen such a funny film.

It was the ...................... film I’ve ever seen.

5 I prefer comedy films to science fiction.

I’d rather watch comedy films ..................... science fiction.

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Question 6

You are going to take part in a skateboarding competition, but your skateboard is broken.

Write a note to your friend Danny. In your note you should

explain how your skateboard broke

ask to borrow Danny’s skateboard

say when you will need it.

Write 35-45 words on your answer sheet.