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READING
I. In this part, you have to match five people to eight texts.
The people below are all looking for a place to stay while they are on holiday in Torquay, a
busy town in the south of England. Read about 8 types of accommodation. Decide which
accommodation would be most suitable for each person.
A Peace Haven
Located right on the seafront, our hostel is popular with surfers. Plenty of parking and
storage for equipment. Drying room and laundry. Prepare your own meals in our large
kitchen, or eat out at one of the many seafood restaurants nearby. Accommodation is in
shared male and female dormitories.
B Palm Court
Just a five minute walk from the beach, Palm Court Caravan Park is perfect for families. Kids
will love the adventure playground and heated pool with its slides and wave machine.
Entertainers perform twice a week. For parents, there’s a hot tub and bar. A babysitting
service is also available in the evenings.
C Diana and Arturo’s
Get creative in our quiet guest house in the hills. Enjoy sea views without the crowds. Diana
teaches courses in sculpture, and Arturo runs painting classes. Come for one night or stay
for a month! Guests who stay here say they love meeting new people and enjoying our huge
evening meals on the terrace. Over 16s only.
D Dolphin Hotel
Its central location makes Dolphin Hotel a great place to stay if you want to experience the
best of Torquay. The harbour, with its bars, nightclubs and restaurants, is on our doorstep.
The shops and train station are just around the corner. Our bar is open from 7pm and we
serve breakfast until midday – perfect if you’ve had a late night!
E Holly Tree Farm
Experience country living at Holly Tree farm. We have five cottages to rent, each with
between 3 and 5 beds. Rent one or two cottages, or rent all five if you have a large party (of
up to 21 people). Children will enjoy feeding the lambs and chickens. Please note, this is a
working farm, and entry to some areas is not allowed.
F Surf World
At Surf World, we have everything you need for a fun-packed holiday for all the family. You
won’t even have to leave our gates to try amazing new sports, like canoeing, archery and
windsurfing. On wet days, come to the Fun Centre and enjoy indoor activities like art, music,
drama and dance. Accommodation in woodland cabins of 2-8 people.
G Green Cross
Green Cross is a 400-year old cottage in the hills. The beautiful cottage has a large garden
with a play area, barbecue and sea views. Accommodation includes one double bedroom
and a twin room. There is a village pub and shop less than a mile away. Perfect for families
who want a bit of peace and quiet.
H The Art House
The Art House is a bit different! All eight double rooms are furnished in the different artistic
styles. The Art Deco room, for example, is decorated with theatrical glass furniture, mirrors
and fur, while the 1960s room is fun and colourful, and has pop art on the walls. The Art
House offers bed and breakfast accommodation on the edge of town, walking distance from
the beach.
1. Debbie is a teacher. She is married with three children. She would like to go somewhere
where her children have plenty to do. She’d also like to go out to a restaurant one evening
alone with her husband.
2. Frances doesn’t have anyone to go on holiday with, so she’d like to meet people while
she’s on holiday. She likes art and dislikes crowds.
3. Ben and his friends enjoy water sports. They want to find a place to stay near the beach.
They don’t have much money, so they’d prefer to cook for themselves to keep costs down.
4. Dan is planning to spend his holiday with his wife, his parents and his sister’s family. They
would like peace and quiet, so they don’t want to be near lots of other noisy families.
5. Kerry is getting married soon, so she and her girlfriends want to spend a weekend by the
sea. They plan to stay out late and get up late. They want a convenient location as they don’t
have their own transport.
1…………… 2…………… 3……………. 4…………… 5……………
II. In this part of the exam you need to fill 10 gaps in a short text.
Mount Everest
Asa Sherpa has climbed Mount Everest more times than (1)_________ else in the world.
Last year, he (2)___________the world record by climbing the world’s highest mountain for
the twenty-first time. (3)____________, he says he won’t be able to do it again, because the
mountain is becoming (4)________ dangerous to climb.
Asa first climbed the mountain (5)___________ 1989 at the age of 12. He worked as a
porter, carrying supplies for trekkers. When he first climbed the mountain, there was
(6)__________ of snow and ice up there. Now there is much (7)_______ snow, and more
bare rock.
Asa is (8)_________ about the lack of snow. (9)_________ snow to hold the rocks in place,
there are more rockfalls. Melting ice makes big holes, and these make (10)_________ up
the mountain very dangerous. Also, climbers slip more (11)_______ on rock than on snow.
III. Read the text and questions below. For each question, choose the correct answer
at the end of the text.
The Zookeeper
My name's Mark Porter. I've been interested in the natural world since I was very young. I
used to keep insects, and I spent a lot of time drawing them. After I finished school, I went to
work in a pet shop - that was great fun, but I knew I had to go to college if I wanted a better
job. So I went to university to study Biology and then got a job in Florida working at a sea-life
centre, looking after dolphins.
While I was working there, I saw an advertisement for my current job - a keeper for the fish
department at a zoo in California - and applied. Although it was for the same money, I was
pleased when they immediately offered me the job because there are lots of different
activities I'm involved in here. As part of my job, I get to do research, and I manage an
education centre where I tell people of all ages about what they can do to protect fish and
animals.
People think that my job is exciting because I go diving as part of my research work on
sharks. However, I work long hours, and I worry if I have to call a medical specialist to come
and look after a sick fish. Conditions at work can be uncomfortable too, as a lot of the fish I
look after bite, so I have to be careful. Then there are the visitors. Some are OK, but some
try to touch the fish or put sweet wrappers in the water - that makes me angry. However, my
job is very rewarding, and I hope that you'll think about working with animals, too.
1. What is the writer trying to do in this text?
A. how people can protect animals
B. give an account of one day in his life
C. describe some of the people he works with
D. encourage people to have a career with wildlife
2. What can a reader find out from this text?
A. what subject Mark needed to learn to get a better job
B. how many hours a day does Mark have to work
C. how long Mark has been keen on animals
D. where you can find the best sea-life centres
3. What does Mark say about his current job?
A. It allows him to do a variety of things.
B. It was quite difficult to get.
C. It is better paid than his last job.
D. It gives him time off work to go diving.
4. How does Mark feel about visitors to the zoo?
A. nervous that a fish might hurt them
B. annoyed when they don't behave well
C. upset when they take the fish out of the water
D. sad when they don't ask questions
5. What might Mark write in his diary today?
A. Today, I performed an operation on a sick fish that had eaten a sweet wrapper.
B. I spent all day in the research laboratory again today doing boring experiments.
C. I gave a talk today to a group of schoolchildren about looking after animals.
D. Today I watched my boss go swimming with sharks - I wish I was allowed to do that
too!
B. SPEAKING
Answer the questions below and record.
What’s the weather like where you live?
Do you prefer cold or hot weather?
Do you like animals?
What’s your favourite animal? Why?
Do you often read books? When?
Which do you prefer, reading books or watching movies?
1. Palm Court
2. Diana and Arturo's
3. A Peace Haven
4. Green Cross
5. Dolphin Hotel
1. anyone
2. broke
3. However
4. more
5. in
6. plenty
7. less
8. concerned
9. Without
10. ascending
11. easily
1. D. encourage people to have a career with wildlife
2. A. what subject Mark needed to learn to get a better job
3. A. It allows him to do a variety of things.
4. B. annoyed when they don't behave well
5. C. I gave a talk today to a group of schoolchildren about looking after
animals.
