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1In this part, there are three themed texts followed by two 4-option multiple-choice

questions on each text.


You are going to read three extracts which are concerned in some way with music.
For questions 1-6, choose the answer which you think fits best according to the text.

Extract from a brochure


Iford Manor Festival Season
Iford Manor has been described as one of the most stunning concert venues in the
West Country. Throughout high summer, Iford Arts stages an internationally
renowned festival in a breathtakingly beautiful pastoral setting. Operatic performances
are staged in-the-round in the intimate surroundings of the Italianate Cloister, which
could not be more perfect in terms of scale and style. While the classical backdrop
could hardly be more fitting, the real delight for our audiences is that, as the sky turns
purple overhead, the first stars appear and the first heady notes resound across the
countryside, no-one is seated less than twenty feet from the performers. The
opportunity for a relaxing pre-show picnic in our tranquil gardens overlooking the
meandering River Frome will complete an already magical experience.
Iford Arts, a registered charity promoting the appreciation of performing arts in the west
of England, aims to benefit the local community by engaging young professional artists
and stimulating young people’s enjoyment of being involved in live performances. We
hope to support young musicians in their career development by encouraging them to
develop repertoire and perform to a supportive audience and providing the exquisite
environment in which to do so. Iford Arts does not receive any public subsidies, relying
on vital private contributions. We offer various levels of private patronage and
corporate sponsorship, each providing a range of privileges such as priority booking.

1
What aspect of Iford Manor is emphasized in the first paragraph?
the Italian-style architecture
the countryside location
the seating arrangements
the quality of the music

2
What is the main purpose in the second paragraph?
To describe the history of the performances
To encourage young musicians to perform at the Manor
To encourage people to donate to the charity
To inform people about how they can be involved in charity work

3
In the second paragraph, why does the character mention the ‘romantic novels where the
entrapped heroine finds her freedom and salvation through music’?
Because she envies the heroines’ musical talent
Because she feels in a similar position to these heroines
Because the heroine’s experiences contrast strongly with her own
Because she wishes that music will give her a similar sense of freedom

4
Why does the character in the text ‘hammer out that lullaby’ (last paragraph )?
She wishes to create disruption in the house.
She dislikes the music of this classical composer.
She is angry because she would rather be outside.
She is attempting to express herself through music.

5
What does the study seek to do?
Investigate an issue which is already widely accepted
Prove a hypothesis which may revolutionise teaching
Challenge a popular idea
Improve the literacy skills in two neighbouring schools

6
The purpose of the underlined text is:
to provide an explanation for their theory
to suggest how their data could be used practically
to suggest reasons why their data may appear inconsistent
to give support to their findings

KEY – 1C, 2C, 3C, 4D, 5A, 6C

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