TEST 7 - READING PAPER

Number of questions: 30
Allotted time: 45 minutes
In this section, you are going to read several texts and choose the best answer to each question. Then, on
your answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of
the answer you have chosen.

PART 1. Questions 1 – 10
Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to fill in each blank.
CARTOON FILMS
Cartoon films have very few limits. If you can draw something, you can (1) _________ it move on the cinema
screen. The use of new ideas and advanced computer programs means that cartoons (2) ______becoming
exciting again for people of (3) ________ ages. By the (4) ________ of the 1970s, the cinema world had
decided that cartoons (5) _____ only for children.
But soon (6) _________, one or two directors had some original new ideas. They proved that it was possible
to make films in which both adults and children could (7) ________ the fun.
However, not (8) ________ cartoon film was successful. The Black Cauldron, for example, failed, mainly
because it was too (9) ________ for children and too childish for adults. Directors leant from this (10)
________, and the film companies began to make large amounts of money again.

1. A. make B. get C. wish D. want

2. A. is B. was C. were D. are
3. A. more B. other C. all D. the most
4. A. finish B. end C. back D. latest
5. A. were B. was C. are D. have
6. A. afterwards B. later C. next D. latest
7. A. divide B. add C. share D. discuss
8. A. every B. both C. all D. most
9. A. nervous B. frightening C. afraid D. worry
10. A. fault B. mistake C. crime D. impact

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PART 2. Questions 11 - 17
Choose A (True) or B (False) for each statement.

11. The climber’s camp was at the bottom of Ben Nevis. A. True B. False
12. The climbers were well prepared in case of emergency. A. True B. False
13. The climbers were worried by the weather forecast. A. True B. False
14. The climbers recognized the danger in taking the Tower Ridge path. A. True B. False
15. From the top of Ben Nevis, the climbers had a view of the sea. A. True B. False
16. The climbers shared the responsibility for map reading. A. True B. False
17. The writer began to relax when he reached the top of the mountain. A. True B. False

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PART 3. Questions 18 - 22
Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.

18. What is the writer trying to do in the text?

A. describe how to turn an old tower into a house
B. recommend a particular builder
C. describe what it is like to live in a tower
D. describe the process of renovating a tower
19. From this text, a reader can find out
A. why visitors are not welcome at John and Elizabeth’s house
B. why John and Elizabeth left their flat
C. why Elizabeth exercises every day
D. why Elizabeth traveled to another place
20. Which of the following best describes Elizabeth’s feelings about the tower?
A. She wanted it as soon as she saw it
B. She finds it unsuitable to live in
C. She wanted to invite her friends to the tower
D. She likes most things about it
21. What problem does Elizabeth have with living in such a tall building
A. Her visitors find it difficult to see if she is at home
B. She feels separated from other people
C. She cannot bring homes lots of shopping at once
D. She feels frustrated when other people come to her house

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22. How will John and Elizabeth advertise their tower if they sell it?

A B

PART 4. Questions 23 - 30
Choose the best answer (A, B, C, or D) to each question.

23. What is the writer trying to do in text?

A. describe how one family changed their lives
B. give details about how to join the circus
C. talk about the best way to educate a child
D. advise what to do when you lose your job

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24. What would a reader learn about Gareth from the text?
A. He does not enjoy school work
B. He has a definite aim in life
C. He would like to be at home with his bothers
D. He wants to be the same as other boys
25. When did Gareth have the idea of being a clown?
A. when he was five
B. when he was thirteen
C. when he worked in a circus
D. when he was three
26. Alan and Kath joined the circus because
A. they wanted spend time travelling in the summer
B. they needed more money in order to buy a bigger car
C. their older sons needed their house for themselves
D. their youngest son wanted to train as a performer
27. When did Alan and Kath come back home?
A. during the summer
B. in winter
C. after losing his job
D. when he felt sick
28. When they first joined the circus, Kath
A. wanted to go back home
B. did not have enough to do
C. found things difficult
D. was not able to sleep properly
29. Where did they sleep?
A. in a big house B. in a small caravan
C. in a flat D. in the circus
30. Which postcard did Gareth write just after he joined the circus?

A B

C D

END OF PAPER
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 TEST 7 - LISTENING PAPER
Number of questions: 25
Time allowance: Approximately 30 minutes

Directions: There are 3 parts in the test. You will hear each part ONCE only. For each part, there will be
time for you to read the questions and check your answers. While you are listening, you may take notes
and write your answers on the question paper. At the end of the test, you will be given 6 minutes to copy
your answers to an answer sheet.
PART 1
There are 7 questions in this part. For each question, you will hear one short recording ONCE only. While
you listen, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Then, on the answer sheet, find the number of the question
and fill in the space that corresponds to the letter of the answer that you have chosen.
1. Which box of chocolates do they buy?
A. the small round one B. the big round one C. the square one

2. When is Wendy’s birthday?

A. 16th May B. 18th May C. 21st May D. 28th May

3. How much petrol does the woman want?

A. 30 litres B. 13 litres C. 33 litres D. 23 litres

4. What time is the woman’s hair appointment?

A. Saturday at 12.00 AM B. Friday at 10.00 AM C. Friday at 09.00 AM D. Saturday at 9.30 AM

5. Where is the TV guide?

A. top of the TV B. by the chair C. under the cushion D. under the chair

6. What does the man decide to take Tracy?

A. flowers B. a CD C. fruit D. vegetables

7. Which sport has the man just started?

A. windsurfing B. sailing C. horse-riding D. swimming

PART 2
In this part, you will hear THREE longer recordings. You will hear each recording ONCE only. There are
THREE questions following each recording. While you listen, decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect.
Then, on the answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space of A if it’s correct and B if
it’s incorrect.
Questions 8 to 10
Listen to a conversation between John and Louis, and decide if each statement is A (correct) or B
(incorrect). You will hear the recording ONCE only.
8. They are attending a singing class.
9. Tom thinks that Mrs. Thompson is a good teacher.

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10. Louis likes the musical show.

Questions 11 to 13
Listen to part of a conversation between two people on the phone, and decide if each statement is A (correct)
or B (incorrect). You will hear the recording ONCE only.

11. You do not have to provide heath certificate.

12. Your required English level depends on your age.
13. Some science courses require you to complete a foundation year.

Questions 14 to 16
Listen to a teacher talking about the next exam, and decide if each statement is A (correct) or B (incorrect).
You will hear the recording ONCE only.

14. In 1993, Dan Pearman went to Ecuador as a voluntary worker.

15. Dan’s neighbor was successful in business because he found it easy to reach customers.
16. Dan says the charity relies on finding new areas which need the bicycles.

PART 3
In this part, you will hear THREE longer recordings. You will hear each recording ONCE only. There are
THREE questions for each recording. For each question, choose the correct answer A, B, C or D. Then, on
the answer sheet, find the number of the question and fill in the space with the letter of the answer that you
have chosen.

Questions 17 to 19
Listen to a conversation, and choose the best answer A-D for Questions 17 to 19. You will hear the
recording ONCE only.

17. How many children competed for roles in the show?

A. 6 B. 1000
C. 7 D. a few hundred

18. What was the first success of Olivia?

A. when they came to London B. when they visited Palladium
C. when she got the leading role D. after she visited the local theater
19. How did Olivia practice for the role in Annie?
A. leant 200 pages
B. practiced two hours a day
C. her mother helped her
D. leant it with her homework

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Questions 20 to 22

Listen to a conversation between an English teacher, Paul and a foreign student in his course, Kira, and
choose the best answer A-D for Questions 20 to 22. You will hear the recording ONCE only.

20. What is true about Kira?

A. She went home last year B. She started a course in pharmacy over again
C. She is a third year student D. She will finish her course in twelve months
21. What does she think about her course now?
A. it is difficult
B. it is similar to the course she did
C. it is easier
D. she doesn’t like it
22. Why does she say her assignment is difficult?
A. she is not familiar with it
B. she is expected to be critical
C. she feels terrible
D. her lecturer is terrible

Questions 23 to 25
Listen and choose the best answer A-D for Questions 23 to 25. You will hear the recording ONCE only.

23. You do not have to provide

A. a letter of recommendation
B. school records
C. exam results
D. health certificate
24. Your required English level depends on
A. your age
B. your chosen course
C. your grades
D. your nationality
25. Some science courses require you to
A. take an exam
B. complete a foundation year
C. do extra personal study
D. have a higher level of English
END OF PAPER
You now have 6 minutes to copy your answers to the answer sheet.

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