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Listening 15 minutes

A You will hear three short conversations. For each question, tick (✓) the right answer.

1. Which one is Susan’s photo?

B Listen to Peter talking with his friend about going to the London Dungeon. Choose the correct option.

1. Who is going to the London Dungeon with Peter? . a. John b. Jennifer c. Sophie

2. The London Dungeon is near . a. the College Garden b. the Jubilee Garden c. the Westminster Bridge

3. How will they get there? a. on foot b. by car c. by bus

4. The tickets will cost each. a. £30 b. £22.50 c. £19.20

3 x 3 = 9

2. How many students did Couch Surfing?

3. Which campsite did Carol stay at last year?

a 29 b 11 c 19

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4 x 4 = 16(Adapted from: Cambridge tests)

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A Read the sentences and choose the best word for each space.

1. In my family I take my mother. We have the same eyes and nose. a. over b. back c. after d. off

2. The plane is about to take . Hurry up! a. over b. back c. after d. off

3. Sorry for what I said. I’d like to take it . a. over b. back c. after d. off

4. Have you been to the USA? a. for b. since c. ever d. already

5. John has lived in Paris three years. Now he is back. a. for b. since c. ever d. already

6. I’ve finished my homework. a. for b. since c. ever d. already

7. I’ve known Mary 2005. a. for b. since c. ever d. already

8. I’ve had no time. I haven’t finished my project . a. never b. ever c. yet d. just

B Read this letter and choose the appropriate option.

8 x 2 = 16

Use of English (grammar and vocabulary) 10 minutes

Hi Tom,

How (1) have you been / were you lately? (2) Have you decided / Did you decide where to go

on holiday?Here’s some news for you… yesterday I (3) have found / found some photos of our

school trip to Madrid. Remember?... This trip (4) has been / was awesome. We (5) have

met / met Peter Gabriel and (6) have had / had great fun! He is one of the most

interesting people I (7) have ever met / ever met! I still email him, you know…

Anyway, I (8) have been / went to Madrid many times, and still today

I remember that school trip!Well, I must finish now. I’ve got a big test tomorrow.(9) See / Look / Best you soon!

Jonathan9 x 1 = 9

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Reading comprehension 20 minutes

TEXT 1

Which notice (a-f) says (1-6)? Write the correct letter in the corresponding box.

1. Walk carefully so you don’t fall.

2. Confirm the time the show begins.

3. Younger children may not go alone.

4. There are cameras to check what’s happening.

5. You cannot use your camera.

6. You cannot go in through here.

6 x 2 = 12(Adapted from: Cambridge tests)

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TEXT 2

Read the article about Madame Tussaud’s Museum.

Madame Tussaud’s London is a major tourist attraction located 1. Central London. It is famous 2. recreating famous people and celebrities in wax. It has been open since 1884. Madame Tussaud’s is part of the Merlin Entertainments group, 3. also owns the London Eye, the Dungeons, Sea Life Centres and Lego Land Discovery Centres.

Millions and millions of people have flocked through the doors of Madame Tussaud’s 4. they first opened and it remains just as popular as it ever was. 5. are many reasons for this success, but at the heart of it all is good, old-fashioned curiosity. Today’s visitors are sent on a unique, emotionally-charged journey through the lives of the powerful 6. famous. The museum ropes have disappeared, so guests 7. get closer to celebrities, sporting legends, political heavyweights and historical icons. It’s also an opportunity to relive the times, events and moments that made the world talk 8. them.

Adapted from: www.madametussauds.com

A Circle the best word for each space in the text above.

1. a. in b. on c. at

2. a. at b. for c. by

3. a. where b. whose c. which

4. a. ever b. for c. since

5. a. Have b. There c. They

6. a. and b. too c. either

7. a. can b. must c. should

8. a. on b. for c. about

B One of the teenagers below wants to visit Madame Tussaud’s. Tick (✓) which one is more likely to go.

1. Abby – Abby is doing a project on city life. She is keen on photography. She wants to explore areas of the city to see what things she can find for her art.

2. Ben – Ben likes cars and machines and he wants to learn more about vehicles and how things work.

3. Monica – Monica is keen on cinema and theatre. She would like to go somewhere where she can take a lot of pictures and see famous people.

8 x 1 = 8

5 x 1 = 5

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Writing 35 minutes

PART 1 – Baby Writing

Rewrite the sentences using the word given without changing the meaning. Use between two to five words.

e.g. It’s 2013 and I haven’t been to London for five years. (SINCE)

I haven’t been to London since 2013.

1. It’s 4 o’clock, and I haven’t eaten anything since 11 o’clock. (FOR)

I haven’t hours.

2. It’s August, and Patrick hasn’t called his parents for three months. (SINCE)

Patrick August.

3. Peter visited New York last year. (AGO)

Peter visited .

4. Tom is the most hardworking person I’ve ever seen. (NEVER)

I such a hardworking person before.

5. The last time I ate chocolate was three weeks ago. (FOR)

I three weeks.

PART 2 – Guided Writing

Write a short text about Tower Bridge. Use the information below to help you.

(Adapted from: Cambridge Tests) 5 x 1 = 5

Name Tower Bridge

Design Combined bascule and suspension bridge

Built 1886 – 1894

Opened 30 June 1894

Crosses River Thames

Length 244 metres

Other informationCrossed by over 40,000 people every yearAn iconic symbol of London

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PART 3 – WritingThis is part of a letter you received from your English friend Michael. Write a letter answering Michael’s questions (50-80 words).

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Paragraph 3

My family and I are coming to visit your

city soon. Can you tell me some good places

for us to go to? And what will the weather

be like while we are there?

10

Don’t forget to practice your speaking! Go to the Speaking section (page 53)!

(Adapted from: Cambridge tests)

SP E AK I NGSP E AK I NG

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