Part 1
Questions 1 – 5.
For each question, circle the correct answer.
1)
A. This toy is only suitable for children over three
years old.
B. This toy only works with adult supervision.
C. This toy is only for small children.
2)
A. Monika has stayed in the hotel before.
B. Penelope has already visited the hotel Monika is
staying in
C. Monika and Penelope are planning to go to the
hotel together next year.
3) What does this notice say about Swansea
University students?
A. They don't have to pay to use the library
resources.
B. They can use the library resources only if they
ask the staff.
C. They don't need to get permission to use the
library resources.
4)
A. It is best to keep the medicine in the freezer.
B. Keep the medicine away from heat and direct
light.
C. You shouldn't take the medicine after 10th
January.
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5)
A. Do not ride your bicycle around the corner.
B. These railings may damage your bike's
chain.
C. Do not lock your bike up to railings.
Part 2
Questions 6–10
For each of these numbers mark the correct letter on your answer sheet.
The people below all want to visit somewhere.
There are descriptions of eight places.
Decide which place would be the most suitable for the people below.
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Part 3
Questions 11-15
Read the text and questions below.
For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer – A, B, C or D – on your
answer sheet.
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11. How many reasons does Joey give to support his
claim of having the best summer ever?
A. Two
B.
Three
C. Four
D. Five
12. What was the first reason?
A. Brian’s dad works at home.
B. Brian invented Zucchini Baseball.
C. Brian mowed lawns Zucchini Baseball.
D. Brian got a new heated pool.
13. Why did Brian and Joey get to swim whenever they
wanted?
A. Brian’s parents were never home.
B. Brian’s dad worked at home.
C. Joey’s mom came to watch them.
D. Joey’s dad came to watch them.
14. Where did Joey get the giant zucchini?
A. Brian’s garden
B. His dad’s garden
C. At the grocery store
D. From a farmer
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15. What did Joey and Brian do to earn money?
A. Sold Zucchini
B. Charged money to use the pool.
C. Worked for Brian’s dad.
D. Mowed lawns.
Part 4
Questions 16 – 20
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
Insert the correct letter next to the number.
Living on water
As cities become bigger, those who can’t move inland are starting to consider moving out, onto the
sea itself. 1._____. Islands made from reeds float in the middle of Peru’s Lake Titicaca, home to an
ancient community. 2._____ ; and the Thai capital, Bangkok, with its canals, is famous for its
floating markets. Fishermen live at sea for long periods,but could large numbers of people really
move onto the water?
Koen Olthuis, the Dutch founder of Waterstudio.nl and a floating architecture expert, thinks so,
3._____ . A group of islands just 1.5 metres above sea level. By 2100, their beautiful beaches and
white sand could be completely underwater. However, before the architects can solve this problem,
some cash has to be raised. To do this, Waterstudio will create a luxury floating development (with
a conference centre, golf course and a villa resort). 4. ______ . Where they can build houses for
the Maldives’ poorer citizens.
As well as building on the water, architects are now starting to think about building under the water.
ATDesign have produced plans for a 10 km2 floating city off the coast of Hong Kong, with islands
above the water connected by underwater tunnels and walkways. If and when it is completed, the
city will have gardens, a huge entertainment arena for sports matches and concerts. 5. _____.
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People will be able to travel back and forth from the mainland by ferry, and the designers predict
that it will be a huge tourist attraction.
So, it seems that a life at sea will have a lot to offer!
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Part 5
Questions 21–26
For each question, choose the correct answer.
This car runs on chocolate!
Scientists have built a 300kph racing car that uses chocolate as a fuel. The project is (21)........
to show how car-making could (22).......... environmentally friendly. The car meets all racing car
(23) ………. apart from its fuel. This is a mixture of waste chocolate and vegetable oil, and such
‘biofuels’ are not (24)………. In the sport yet. It has to be mixed with normal fuel so that all parts
of the car keep working.
Carrots and other root vegetables were used to make some parts inside and outside the car.
Even the mirrors are made from potatoes. The sides of the car (25)....... a mixture of natural
materials from plants as well as other recycled materials.
The project is still young, so the scientists have not yet found out how ‘green’ the car is. They
are planning many experiments to compare its (26)....... against that of normal racing cars.
21.
A intended
B wished
C decided
D insisted
22.
A develop
B move
C become
D arrive
23.
A levels
B standards
C grades
D arrive
24.
A allowed
B let
C rules
D agreed
25.
A store
B involve
C collect
D contain
26.
A operation
B performance
C display
D technique
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Part 6
Questions 27–32
For each question, write the correct answer.
Write one word for each gap.
According to a report in yesterday’s newspaper 27._______ police dog was taken to Raj Bhavan
on Monday. This was to trace the killers of the "very important horse" which 28._______
reported missing on Sunday. The dog picked 29._______ the scent on some traces of
30._______ and ran a few yards before losing the 31._______. The police have launched a
vigorous investigation into the whole affair. They have requisitioned the services of a forensic
expert, 10._______ fingerprint expert and a photographer. There are now fourteen horses at Raj
Bhavan which are kept in a large shed near the gate.
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