KNOCKOUT First Certificate Test 3 Paper 1 Part 1 You are going to read an article about tea. Choose from the list A–H the sentence which best summarizes each part (1–6) of the article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. There is an example at the beginning (0). A ‘Tea’ can be more than just a drink. E Methods of making tea vary. B There are reasons for its taste and appearance. F There are some ‘do’s’ and ‘don’ts’ to tea drinking. C There is a confusing range to choose from. G It is not easy to find a high quality cup of tea. D It is considered by many to be a luxury. H Tea drinking has interesting origins. Tea 0 H Tea was first drunk many centuries ago by the Chinese. The story goes that some leaves from a tea bush fell by chance into the boiling water in a philosopher’s pot. In the past, tea was affordable only by the rich, because of the high cost of importing it. Wealthy households would lock it securely away in sturdy tea chests to prevent theft. 1 It is estimated that on average, Britons drink per capita five cups of tea per day. Some would complain, though, that it is becoming increasingly hard to get a decent cuppa. Many cafes and restaurants serve up a lukewarm and tasteless liquid, and many British homes have adopted the more convenient tea bag, in preference to brewing loose tea leaves in a pot. There are many ways of making and drinking tea, depending where you come from, and each person will tell you that their way is the only correct one. In the north of England, the tea goes into the cup, followed by the milk. In the south, it is the other way round. On the Continent you are likely to be served lemon, rather than milk with your tea, and in the East you may find a touch of a spice such as cardamom added. 3 There are some well known conventions to tea drinking. For example, dipping a biscuit into your cup is considered common, as is drinking from the saucer, or blowing on hot tea to cool it. And particular situations require a cup of tea – when someone is feeling tired or unwell, has received some bad news or a nasty surprise, it is often the first comfort offered. 5 The bitterness and colour comes from the tannin (also found in red wine), and oils are added to give subtle flavours. Tea is good news for weightwatchers; a cup without milk or sugar added has only four calories. Perhaps surprisingly though, tea has twice the caffeine content of coffee, which accounts for its stimulating effect. 6 This doesn’t mean that a cup of tea can’t be the perfect accompaniment to something far more indulgent. Just over 150 years ago, the tradition of taking afternoon tea began. Sandwiches and cakes are served with a pot of tea, an occasion to bring out the best china and silver spoons. High tea is a meal in itself, with bread and butter, cold meats and a generous helping of cakes.The famous cream tea, from the west of England, comes with warm scones, jam and the local thick clotted cream. www.oup.com/elt There is an almost bewildering variety of teas available nowadays, both in loose leaf and bag form.Teas from India tend to be strong and dark, while those from China are more delicate and 4 PHOTOCOPIABLE © Oxford University Press 2 lighter. Earl Grey is pale with a gentle perfume and considered by many to be the most sophisticated cup. 1 KNOCKOUT First Certificate Paper 3 Part 1 For questions 1–10, read the text below and decide which answer A, B, C or D best fits each space. There is an example at the beginning (0). Example: 0 A robbed B stole C kidnapped Airport robber gets 20 years The leader of a gang of thieves who B (0) ……… £5 million from a Belgian airport was yesterday (1) ……… to 20 years in prison.The High Court in Brussels heard that Ricky Cools, aged 35, had remained in the country after the robbery had taken (2) ……… because of his (3) ……… of flying. The court was told that the gang had (4) ……… themselves as security guards in D ransomed order to gain access to the airport and (5) ……… the crime. Once inside the restricted area, they had (6) ……… a security vehicle, firing several warning (7) ……… from their automatic weapons.They then (8) ……… the cash and ran to a waiting light aircraft, which immediately left the country. Cools, however, preferred to walk through the airport terminal to the railway station. He was later (9) ……… on a train bound for Amsterdam, after he was recognised by police (10) ……… closed circuit television at the station. 1 A sentenced B convicted C assigned D persecuted 2 A part B notice C off D place 3 A fright B fear C worry D concern 4 A wrapped B served C disguised D uncovered 5 A make B commit C stalk D attend 6 A blackmailed B smuggled C burgled D attacked 7 A shots B bangs C crashes D blasts 8 A planted B enveloped C seized D overtook 9 A detained B prosecuted C suspended D hijacked B seeing C watching D viewing PHOTOCOPIABLE © Oxford University Press www.oup.com/elt 10 A looking 2 KNOCKOUT First Certificate Paper 3 Part 3 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). 0 4 Nowadays there is a constant increase in the number of food-related illnesses. increasing The number of food-related illnesses …………… nowadays. 5 I wouldn’t enjoy my dinner so much without a glass I’ve never eaten such a good meal. of wine with it. ever have This is the …………… eaten. I wouldn’t enjoy my dinner so much …………… a The gap can be filled by the words ‘best meal I’ve ever’ so you write: glass of wine with it. 6 There aren’t any good restaurants in this village any more, are there? 0 best meal I’ve ever 1 The meal won’t be ready in time unless we raise the There …………… restaurants in this village, didn’t temperature. there? used if The meal won’t be ready in time …………… the 7 she told him. temperature. 2 My grandmother …………… I know. 3 not Nobody I know cooks as well as my grandmother. cook ’I will make the dinner only if you do the shopping,’ ’I will …………… you do the shopping,‘ she told him. 8 Chocolate can be good for you but you must not eat too much of it. I only eat there because I don’t have time to cook at provided home. Chocolate can be good for you …………… too much eat of it. I …………… I had time to cook at home. Paper 3 Part 4 For questions 1–10, read the text below and look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct, put a tick (✓) at the end of the line. If a line has a word should not be there, write the word at the end of the line. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00). As I have said in my last letter, I’ve been playing a lot of tennis recently, and I think I’m actually starting to get more better! At the weekend I went to the sports centre, which just round the corner from here, and played for hours against Lisa. She was the school champion before three years ago, and I never thought I could to beat her, but on Sunday I nearly did. I’ve got a new racquet, so now I can hit the ball much harder than I had used to with the old wooden one. I have been doing more of training recently, too, and I feel myself a lot fitter. Above all, though, I can now put the ball almost exactly where I want, which really surprised Lisa! have ✓ www.oup.com/elt 0 00 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PHOTOCOPIABLE © Oxford University Press Improving at tennis 3