PART 1 – QUESTIONS 1-10

Questions 1-10. Complete the notes below. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Notes for holiday

Travel information

Example

Will email the flight number

– must find out which 1________arriving at

– best taxi company 2_________

– Note: Simon lives in the 3_________ of the city

– Simon’s cell phone number: 4________

What to pack

(to wear)

– casual clothes

– one smart dress – to wear at a 5________

– a good 6______

– tough 7________

(to read)

– try to find book named 8_______ by Rex Campbell.

(for presents)

– for Janice: 9________

– for Alec: 10_______ (with racing pictures)

 

PART 2: QUESTIONS 11-20

Questions 11-16. Choose the correct answer, A, B or C.

Camber’s Theme Park

11. According to the speaker, in what way is Camber’s different from other theme parks?

  • A. It’s suitable for different age groups.
  • B. It offers lots to do in wet weather.
  • C. It has a focus on education.

12. The Park first opened in

  • A. 1980.
  • B. 1997.
  • C. 2004.

13. What’s included in the entrance fee?

  • A. most rides and parking
  • B. all rides and some exhibits
  • C. parking and all rides

14. Becoming a member of the Adventurers Club means

  • A. you can avoiding queuing so much.
  • B. you can enter the Park free for a year.
  • C. you can visit certain zones closed to other people.

15. The Future Farm zone encourages visitors to

  • A. buy animals as pets.
  • B. learn about the care of animals.
  • C. get close to the animals.

16. When is hot food available in the park?

  • A. 10.00 a.m. – 5.30 p.m.
  • B. 11.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.
  • C. 10.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.

 

Questions 17-20. What special conditions apply to the following rides?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to the questions 17-20.

Rides

17. River Adventure _____

18. Jungle Jim Rollercoaster _____

19. Swoop Slide _____

20. Zip Go-carts _____

Special conditions for visitors

A. Must be over a certain age

B. Must use special safety equipment

C. Must avoid it if they have health problems

D. Must wear a particular type of clothing

E. Must be over a certain height

F. Must be accompanied by an adult if under

 

PART 3: QUESTIONS 21-30

Questions 21-22. Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree to say about listening in groups?

  • A. Listening skills are often overlooked in business training.
  • B. Learning to listen well is a skill that’s easy for most people to learn.
  • C. It’s sometimes acceptable to argue against speakers.
  • D. Body language is very important when listening.
  • E. Listeners should avoid interrupting speakers.

 

Questions 23-24. Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things does the article say about goal-setting?

  • A. Meetings should start with a clear statement of goals.
  • B. It’s important for each individual’s goals to be explained.
  • C. Everybody in the group should have the same goals.
  • D. Goals should be a mix of the realistic and the ideal.
  • E. Goals must always to be achievable within a set time.

 

Questions 25-26. Choose TWO letters, A-E. What TWO things do Brad and Helen agree are weak points in the article’s section on conflict resolution?

  • A. It doesn’t explore the topic in enough detail.
  • B. It only discusses conservative views.
  • C. It says nothing about the potential value of conflict.
  • D. It talks too much about ‘winners and losers’
  • E. It doesn’t provide definitions of key terms.

 

Questions 27-30. What actions do Brad and Helen agree to do regarding the following preparation tasks?

Choose FOUR answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-F, next to the number.

Action

A. Contact the tutor for clarification.

B. Check the assignment specifications.

C. Leave it until the last task.

D. Ask a course-mate to help.

E. Find information on the Internet.

F. Look through course handbooks.

Preparation tasks

27. Preparing the power point ______

28. Using direct quotations ______

29. Creating a hand-out ______

30. Drawing up a bibliography ______

 

PART 4: QUESTIONS 31-40

Questions 31-40. Complete the notes below. Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Engineering for sustainable development {The Greenhouse Project (Himalayan mountain region)}

Problem

  • Short growing season because of high altitude and low 31_______
  • Fresh vegetables imported by lorry or by 32______, so are expensive
  • Need to use sunlight to prevent local plants from 33______
  • Previous programmes to provide greenhouses were 34______

New greenhouse

Meets criteria for sustainability

  • Simple and 35_______to build
  • Made mainly from local materials (mud or stone for the walls, wood and 36______for the roof)
  • Building and maintenance done by local craftsmen
  • Runs solely on 37______energy
  • Only families who have a suitable 38_______can own one

Design

  • Long side faces south
  • Strong polythene cover
  • Inner 39________are painted black or white

Social benefits

  • Owners’ status is improved
  • Rural 40_______have greater opportunities
  • More children are educated

1. terminal
2. Pantera
3. east
4. 07765 328411
5. hotel (restaurant)
6. raincoat
7. (walking) shoes
8. Mountain Lives
9. chocolate
10. a calendar
11. C
12. B
13. A
14. A
15. C
16. B
17. F
18. B
19. D
20. E
21. A
22. D
23. B
24. E
25. B
26. C
27. C
28. B
29. D
30. F
31. rainfall
32. air
33. freezing
34. unsuccessful
35. cheap
36. grass
37. solar
38. site
39. walls
40. women

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