Questions 11 – 15 For each question, choose the correct answer.
Cyclist Vicky Harmiston
Reporter Mark Lewis writes about Vicky Harmiston, who has had a successful career as a track cyclist – a cyclist who races on special race tracks.
When Vicky Harmiston was a child, her parents gave her and her brother Jamie the freedom to decide what they did in their spare time. Vicky chose to do lots of different sports. She was a good swimmer, and the coach at the swimming club she went to thought she might be good enough to become a champion. But the club was a long way from her home so it was difficult for her to fit in the training around her schoolwork. When they were teenagers, Jamie, who loved cycling, bought himself a special track-racing bike and started taking part in competitions. Vicky thought it looked very exciting and decided to try it for herself. She says that was the best decision she ever made. Soon she was cycling every day and doing really well. The track was near her school, which meant it was no problem for her to attend training sessions after school every day.
Vicky went on to have a successful career in track cycling and won several competitions. Then, when she was 28, she retired from competitive cycling. Vicky told me: ‘For years l’d loved winning competitions but I began to get a bit tired of the whole thing – and when the excitement stops, there’s no point. Luckily, I went on to have a new career.’
Vicky got a job with a charity called CycleZone. ‘We work with young people who have never enjoyed sport,’ she says. ‘The first thing we do is teach them to ride a bike. We want them to learn to believe in themselves and their own abilities. CycleZone does a great job, and it gets young people together so they’re part of a wider group.’
The charity uses celebrities to advertise the work they do. Vicky says, ‘I know some people aren’t sure whether the support of a celebrity is always positive for a charity. They say the celebrities are only doing it to push themselves forward, which prevents the public from seeing the real work of the charity. But if famous singers and actors, for example, can help, I think they should.’
Questions 6 – 10 For each question, choose the correct answer.
The people below all want to find a book to read. On the opposite page there are eight book reviews. Decide which book would be the most suitable for the people below.
Book reviews
A – Being Me This book is full of practical advice for anyone who wants to be fit and healthy. Famous sports people have contributed their favourite recipes, and you’ll also find instructions for a daily exercise routine.
B – Endless Days In this book, the novelist tells the true story of the first pilots to fly across the Atlantic. With plenty of photographs and a detailed discussion of the importance of these events for the modern world, the book successfully brings history to life for readers everywhere.
C – Action Plan Action Plan is all about famous athletes, and there are some amazing photos of them competing. There are also lots of interviews about what they’ve done to succeed in their careers. You’ll find out about things like the food they eat, the number of hours they train, and what they do to prepare for important competitions.
D – Memories The prize-winning author of Memories is famous for his unusual writing style and exciting adventure stories. In this book, he takes us on a journey around the world and teaches us a lot about other cultures and their histories. He describes sorne of the world’s most beautiful nature, as well as the many interesting people he has met.
E – Days in the Sun In this book, a well-known author describes his happy early life growing up on a small Irish farm and how travelling around the countryside inspired him to become an author. He describes in detail how he improved his style, and his experiences will interest anyone who is hoping to get their own work published.
F – Parrots in Paradise This newly published adventure story is about a young girl who’s lost on a beautiful island with only birds and animals for company. The story deals with some of the difficulties she has, but there’s also lots of excitement. lf you love well-written fiction, this book’s for you!
G – Night Light In Night Light, the writer tells us how he became a world-class athlete. He talks about his life as a blind person, and describes the challenges he faced on his way to the top in the world of sports. The book is written in an entertaining and amusing style, which makes it a very enjoyable read.
H – Our Lives This is the perfect book if you’re interested in how people live in different parts of the world. lt also includes recipes for traditional meals from these places. There are wonderful photos, not only of the people, but also of the wildlífe and scenery in each location.
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there. Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer all the questions. Read the instructions on the answer sheet. Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil. You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Questions 1-32 carry one mark.
Part 1
Questions 1 – 5 For each question, choose the correct answer.
PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST Listening Time Approximately 35 minutes (including 6 minutes’ transfer time)
INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so. Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there. Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully. Answer all the questions. While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper. You will have 6 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet. Use a pencil. At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.
INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES There are four parts to the test. Each question carries one mark. You will hear each piece twice. For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.
Part 1
Questions 1 – 7 For each question, choose the correct answer.
For each question, write the correct answer. Write one word for each gap.
Write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct!
ESCRIBE TUS PROPUESTAS EN UNA HOJA APARTE Y ENCONTRARÁS LAS RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS EN LA MOTIVACIÓN DE LAS PREGUNTAS UNA VEZ CORRREGIDAS.
To: Janine
From: Chloe
Subject: Great-grandmother’s birthday
Hi Janine,
Hope you’re well! Just to (27) ……………….. you know, it’s my great-grandmother’s birthday next Saturday – she’s going to be 90 years old!
My great-grandmother’s had an amazing life. Before she was married, she was the manager of Lilleys department store in town, (28) ……………….. she says was very hard work. She’s always been very active, and continued swimming well into her eighties – as she loved the sport so much.
She now has 12 great-grandchildren! And (29) ………………….. she’s so important to our family, we’re having a big party to celebrate her special day. Mum says that apart from family members, we can also invite friends. So I’m writing to ask you (30) ………………………. you’d like to come. I know you’ve met my greatgrandmother before, and you (31) …………………….. on very well with her, so she would (32) ………………………. really pleased to see you again.
Just give me a call, anyway – you’d be very welcome!
Chloe
Remember to write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct!
ESCRIBE TUS PROPUESTAS EN UNA HOJA APARTE Y ENCONTRARÁS LAS RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS EN LA MOTIVACIÓN DE LAS PREGUNTAS UNA VEZ CORRREGIDAS.
Questions 21 – 26 For each question, choose the correct answer.
Ice cream
Do you love ice cream? It’s thought to be one of the world’s most (21) ……………….. desserts. Yet in London 400 years ago, ice cream was so expensive that most people probably couldn’t (22) ……………………. to buy it. Only the super-rich served it to their guests, perhaps to show how much money they had. In fact, even in the 19th century, a small pot could cost as much as €50! And because ice cream was (23) ……………………. valuable, the people who made it were keen to keep the (24) …………………….. a secret, even though these were actually quite simple – mainly milk, eggs and sugar.
Nowadays, ice cream with lots of different (25) ………………………. , many of which sound delicious, like cheesecake, has appeared all over the world. However, some ice cream makers also have products that sound strange, such as sea food ice cream. But despite all their efforts, plain vanilla ice cream (26) ………………………….. the one that most people choose!
Five sentences have been removed from the text below. For each question, choose the correct answer. There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.
