TEST 2. Reading Comprehension Part 1. First read the ten headlines a-j.

Then read the five texts 1-5 and decide which text goes best with which headline. Mark your answers on the answer sheet in the boxes 1-5. a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) i) j) Water Leaking to Affect Service Reliability Pictures of Cameras for British Drivers Dairy products Proved to be a Hazard Police Action over Fire Case Railway lines have been replaced by buses Painkiller Tested on British Woman A Guide to the British Speed Trap Fire Brigade Investigated Out of jail abroad FIRM WITHDRAWS CHEESE COATED CRISPS

1. The Automobile Association is to re-draw the map of British roads. Its 2005/2006 road atlas shows the position of all the countrys mobile and fixed speed cameras, giving drivers an accurate picture of where cameras are sited without having to pay for in-car warning devices. It is the first time a UK road map has included the information. 2. More than 13,000 packets of crisps have been recalled after the manufacturer discovered they had mistakenly been covered in a dairy product ingredient. Kettle foods of Norwich fear their 150g Sea Salt and Balsamic Vinegar hand cooked crisps could be a hazard to customers with allergies. 3. Rail tunnels connecting two Kent towns will be closed for four months from Saturday as part of a %10m repair plan. The work will include waterproofing and repairs to the tunnels brickwork. The Shakespeare and Abbotscliffe tunnels, between Dover and Folkestone, are 160 years old and due for some major repairs. South Eastern Trains commuters will have to use replacement buses until September 5, which will run every 15 minutes. 4. A British woman who spent eight weeks in a Dubai prison after codeine was found in her urine has been released. Tracy Wilkinson, 44, from Balcombe, West Sussex, tested positive for codeine, which is banned in Dubai but was legally prescribed by her UK GP. The painkiller was found in her system when a urine sample was taken while she was in custody in the United Arab Emirates over a passport error. She was bailed on Saturday and will be back at the court in Dubai on 7 May. 5. A man has been arrested after a suspicious fire at a block of flats in a Surrey town. Several residents were rescued from the three-storey building in Century Court, off Victoria Way.

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Four fire crews were called out at about 12:45 on Saturday and quickly brought the flames under control. Surrey Police said no one was injured, and a spokeswoman added that a man had been arrested. Investigators are now trying to establish a cause. Reading Comprehension Part 2. Read the following text, and then choose the answers to questions 6-10. Smile, if youre honest The police have launched a campaign to encourage buyers of used cars to take a picture of the person selling the vehicle as it does not violate the rights of the sellers if they agree. The photograph can be used in evidence if the vehicle turns out to be stolen or an insurance write-off. Police say that modern camera phones are an ideal way to trap car thieves and rouge dealers. They hope that if the practice catches on it will act as a deterrent to criminals. Sergeant Andy Usher, who is leading the campaign for Norfolk police, said: The move was prompted by an operation in which we seized 29 cloned vehicles within a few weeks towards the end of 2004 and the beginning of this year. Most of these vehicles were seized back from people who had quite innocently bought them. Many buyers had no way of tracing the person who had sold them the car. The increasing number of stolen cars demands attention. During 1995 between 1,000 and 2,000 motor vehicles were stolen each month. In the past five years over 90,000 motor vehicles were reported stolen. What we are saying is that if you are happy with the car, ask if you can take a photo of the seller alongside the vehicle, said Usher. If theyre genuine theyre unlikely to worry about it, but if theyre not, its more than likely going to put them off selling the car to you in the first place. If you still end up with a stolen or cloned vehicle the photograph could be used in court. The police also advise buyers to visit the sellers home rather than doing a deal at a meeting place, never to pay in cash, and check that number plate and engine and chassis numbers tally with the registration document. Prevention is better than cure as the proverb says. Now decide which is the correct answer a, b or c to the items 6-10 and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 6. Police suggest if you buy a second-hand car you should take a photograph of a) the vehicle itself. b) the seller of the car. c) the person buying the car. 7. Sergeant Usher a) is leading Norfolk Police. b) had an operation in 2004. c) managed to take back a lot of cloned vehicles. 8. The police reporting on the results of an operation in 2004 said: a) A lot of people could not find the seller of the car again later.

b) All the vehicles were taken away from the people who had bought them. c) People who had innocently bought such cars were seized by the police. 9. Taking a photo with your phone a) might make the sellers proud of their cars. b) might help you choose genuine cars. c) might discourage the seller from selling you a cloned car. 10. According to the police a) it is risky to buy a used car at a meeting place. b) buyers should check if the car has a number-plate. c) it is not allowed to pay in cash for a used car.

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Reading Comprehension Part 3. First read the ten situations 11-20 and then read the 12 texts a-l. Decide which text goes best with which situation. Each text can be used only once. Mark your answers on the answer sheet 11-20. In some cases there may not be a suitable text. Then mark it with an X. 11. You want to take a day off outdoors with your business colleagues. 12. You are a middle-aged man looking for accommodation in a traditional English home equipped with all conveniences. 13. You are a university student on a low budget. You need to buy a second-hand desk for your studies. 14. You are a businesswoman and need to find new lodgings immediately. 15. Your lady-friend, a young doctor, wants you to help her find a room with old-style furniture. 16. You have to do some research on the history of the town you live in. 17. You feel like eating out but you dont like ordinary restaurants. 18. You and your friend would like to find accommodation with all kinds of entertainment facilities in the neighbourhood. 19. You are very fond of Arabian cuisine and looking for a restaurant which offers you such dishes. 20. You want to find a flat where you can also write e-mails to your family and friends.

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Superb double or twin room (20 m) in the heart of Willesden Green Newly decorated with modern furniture and fully furnished including 21 inch TV, DVD and phone in room. Fully equipped kitchen and washing facilities. 104 pw, all inclusive Photos and further information available on the Internet Located seconds from the tube in a lively attractive area with a wide selection of shops. Excellent transport links to the City and the West End by Tube (Jubilee line), 15-20 mins.

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Huge double room (16 m) in a fabulous detached Victorian house Fully furnished with antique French furniture, own separate bathroom facilities, TV, DVD, phone in room (free incoming calls), fully equipped kitchen and washing facilities in a very friendly EnglishFrench family share. Excellent transport links to the City, West End Centre, 20 minutes by Tube, located close to Kilburn on the Jubilee line in a lively attractive area with a wide selection of shops and amenities. 115 pw, all incl. Professional female only. Photos and further information available on the Internet.

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Price: 300 GBP/per month Friendly, tidy, responsible person wanted to rent a bright single room in a nice, cosy house with three professionals (2124). The room has a single bed, chest of drawers and a large corner window. Upstairs is a bathroom and separate toilet. Downstairs comprises of lounge and kitchen with all necessary appliances. There are also large and attractive front and rear gardens! 5 mins walking distance from Central Line for easy access to central London within 30 minutes. Shops down the road. Good location! For more details or to express an interest please ring: Vianney 07799 030626 AVAILABLE NOW

Price: 308 GBP per month The flat is located within 5-10 minutes walk from Mile End Tube station near convenient stores. We are looking for another young male (25-30) to share the flat with us. The flat includes a large living room, big kitchen and separate bathroom and toilet. The room has got a double bed, desk, and wardrobe and is cosy. The facilities include Internet, TV, washing machine and microwave. The room is available now.

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Price: 498 GBP/month Palatial south-facing twin (20 m) and double rooms (15 m) overlooking a 200 m garden in a 300 m Victorian family house. Fully furnished incl. 21 inch TV, DVD/CD/MP3 player, free incoming phone calls, large fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave, cutlery, pots, pans and bed linen. Males only. 115 pw or 498 pcm (1 month deposit + 1 month rent). All bills are incl. Photos and further information available on the Internet.

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Price: 650 GBP/month One warm and comfy double room to rent in lovely and fully furnished 3 bedrooms flat near Clapham Common just 5 min walk from Clap. Comm. Tube station and 2 min from Sainsburys. Great location near good bars, restaurants, pubs and cinemas. The room is fairly large with a double bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers and a bed-side table ideal for a couple or 2 friends. We are looking for people who are clean and tidy, easygoing, friendly and sociable, preferably sharing our interest in art, reading and cinema.

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SEA BREEZE FISH & CHIPS 28 Southover Street Traditional fish and chips, home cooked vegetarian dishes such as vegetable quiche, couscous, ... Meat dishes kofta kebab, chicken/lamb couscous ... Willing to cater for small parties Moroccan, English and international dishes Open Monday - Wednesday 5:00 p.m. 10:30 p.m. Thursday Saturday 5:00 p.m. 11:00 p.m. Closed on Sundays

The Walmer Castle 95 Queens Park Road A most unusual pub/restaurant! After extensive refurbishment we are pleased to introduce a range of mouth watering hearty food with a Mexican/American influence. With a selection of spicy or mild, meat or vegetarian meals and snacks and a well priced childrens menu, youre sure to find something to suit your taste.

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National Maritime Museum National Maritime Museum, Discovery Quay, Falmouth, TR11 3QY, Cornwall, England Open daily, 7 days a week, 10-5 p.m. Closed Christmas & Boxing Day. If youve got the sea in your bones this is the museum for you. Make sure you go for a whole day as there are stacks to see and do.

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Furniture Shops Price & Co. 14 Lewes Road We buy and sell furniture. Student discounts available. Quote the web site for free delivery. Open Monday Saturday, 10 a.m. 5 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Saturdays. Closed Tuesdays.

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Brighton & Hoves Local Studies Library Situated in Church Street the Local Studies Library contains a wealth of information about the people and places, past and present. The Library has 20,000 books, maps dating back to 1545 and thousands of photographs, postcards and pamphlets. Mon, Thu & Fri: 9:30 a.m. 5:00 p.m. Tues: 9:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. Sat: 9:30 a.m. 4 p.m. Wed & Sun: closed

Adventures and activities For 8 to 18 year olds. The club provides outings such as rock climbing, ice skating, museum visits, canoeing, etc. They cater for special needs, and also provide activities for families and groups of adults.

Language elements Part 1. Read the following article and decide which word or phrase a, b, or c is missing in items 21-30. Mark your answers on your answer sheet. Re: Holiday booking ref. p142/7/2003 Dear Sir, I am writing -21- my dissatisfaction with the self-catering accommodation provided 22- my family at the Holiday Village, Samos, Greece, from 1-14 August 2003. On -23-, the accommodation had not been cleaned, the refrigerator -24- and there was no hot water. These problems were pointed out to your resort representative Marie Finch, -25- was unable to -26- them to our satisfaction. We were forced to accept a -27- standard of accommodation, despite having paid extra for a terrace and sea view. This spoilt our enjoyment of the holiday -28-. I would appreciate it -29- you would look into this matter at your earliest convenience with a view to refunding my extra payment and -30- appropriate compensation for the distress suffered. Yours faithfully, Patrick Mahon

21. a) express b) to express c) expressing 22. a) to b) of c) for 23. a) arrive b) arrival c) arriving 24. a) not working b) had not worked c) was not working TELC-TEST 2.

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29. a) if b) that c) unless 30. a) provided b) providing c) provides

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Language elements Part 2. Read the following text and decide which of the words or phrases a-o is missing in items 31-40. Mark your answers on the answer sheet. A well-written reference letter Few hiring -31- trust their own judgement when making hiring decisions, especially -32- higher levels. That is why companies seek outside opinions. -33- attention to what others say, because nothing can hurt you worse than a lukewarm reference. In seeking a recommendation letter, -34- limit yourself to former bosses. Anyone who knows your work can speak on your behalf. That -35- colleagues, staff, suppliers, businessmen, consultants, even customers. In -36-, those who have been above you, below you, and all around you. Dont leave matters to chance, hoping your references will say the right thing. They may be taken -37- guard, or they may actually oppose you. The best way to do it is to outline a statement for your referee to sign or revise. Giving -38- the raw material simplifies their task. Remember, few busy managers like to write. It is time consuming, and they have often got -39- matters to attend to. If you dont provide them with a written outline, your request for a reference letter may -40- delayed for weeks.

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Listening comprehension Part 1. You are going to hear five people talking about using computers. You will hear each item twice. Decide which statement a-f goes with each item. Now you will have half a minute to read the items. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.

a) Learning languages via the Internet will boost our brain b) Young hacker sentenced to three years c) Lets play! d) Computers without borders ... e) No need for computers f) Preference for traditional mail

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Listening comprehension Part 2. You are going to hear an article. First you will have one minute to read the introduction and the items. Then you will hear the article. You will hear it only once. Then you will have time to answer the questions. Decide if the statement for each of the items is true (+) or not true (-) and mark your answers on the answer sheet. Now you will have one minute to read the items. 46. There are seventy thousand changes in the new edition of the National Geographic Atlas of the World. 47. A lot of sources influence the decisions about the changes in the Atlas. 48. The names of towns and cities in South Korea had to be changed. 49. There are also many changes in the physical features of the maps. 50. If you buy the Atlas you will have access to its web page as well. 51. When a country is occupied the original name is shown. 52. Mount Everest is shown two metres higher than previously. 53. More than ten per cent of the land is some kind of national park. 54. About twenty per cent of the worlds nations took part in serious wars in the last fifteen years. 55. There is a new symbol for high-speed roads on the maps.

Listening comprehension Part 3. You are going to hear five short texts. You will hear the texts only once. Then you will have time to answer the question for each text. Decide if the correct answer is a, b or c and mark your answers on the answer sheet. 56. The traffic report for the Cambridge area says a) you will be able to drive into Cambridge from the South. b) a major accident has blocked the roads. c) cars coming from the North are being diverted to alternate routes. 57. There is a message on your answering machine saying your foreign friends a) will arrive by the appointed time. b) want you to put them up for an extra night. c) want to cancel their journey. 58. According to an announcement in the museum a) you will not be able to see the special Egyptian exhibition this week. b) you can see an extraordinary Egyptian exhibition. c) the museum will be closed from next Monday. 59. At the railway station you hear a) you will be able to arrive in London at 5 oclock. b) you had better take an intercity train to London earlier. c) your train to London will be about half an hour late. 60. The weather forecast for Australia says a) the weather will change to sunny soon. b) a tornado may threaten Perth. c) the temperature will increase sharply on inland parts.

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Letter writing You have two different tasks to choose from. Decide quickly which letter you are going to write as you only have a total of 30 minutes to complete the task. 1. Booking accommodation in response to an advertisement or 2. An application for a job Situation 1. You have recently read about a holiday destination in the Inns of Devon guide for this year. Enjoy the finest in luxury with a holiday at the Inns of Devon! Choose from a wide range of holidays, from indulgent and de-stressing spa breaks to a memorable stay at exciting and relaxing destinations like Dawlish, Devon. Showcasing the very best, a holiday with Brown Fox Inn promises you adventure, romance, luxury and style! We offer: Products that speak to your individuality. Services that match your energy and passion. An environment that delights both aesthetically and socially. Brown Fox Inn 2456 Pine St. Dawlish, Devon DR3 T7U, England You decide to write to the manager of the Brown Fox Inn in Dawlish, Devon to book two rooms there for a week for you, your per and two friends of yours. At least two of the following points should be mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect: Ask for any more information you think is necessary. Describe the rooms you need (double, quiet, at the back of the inn). Ask for the price and what it covers. Mention the reason for your letter.

Write the letter using a suitable greeting and a suitable closing formula. Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the company, also the reference line, date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words. Situation 2.

You are interested in getting a part time job at a company in Britain or North America. You can apply to the following firms: Hilton 1133 Westchester Ave.

Toshiba Corporation College Green Bristol England, Great Britain BS1 5TA

White Plains, Los Angeles 22234 United States

Swiss Airways PO Box 222 Pearson Airport 1111 Airport Rd. Vancouver L2R 1H9 e-mail: Swissair@pearson.ca Write a letter of application to one of the firms above for a full time job. At least two of the following points should be mentioned in your letter plus one other aspect: Your experience with this sort of work/your training Your interests Your reason for applying for a full time job Your reason for wanting to work in Britain/North America

Before starting the letter, decide on the order in which you think the three points should be included as well as an appropriate introduction and close. Include your address and the address of the resort, also the date, salutation and closing formula. You have 30 minutes in which to write the letter. Please write 150-200 words.

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ORAL EXAMINATION Introduction Social contacts CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Introduce yourself to your partner if you do not already know each other. You can talk about, for example, why you are learning English, what your hobbies and leisure interests are or how you prepared for this examination. This part of the examination will not be marked. Part 1. Presentation CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You are expected to give a short presentation to your partner(s) on a certain topic. (Prompts in brackets may help you.) Your presentation should take about 90 seconds and you should answer your partners questions afterwards. While your partner is giving his/her presentation, listen and think of the questions you would like to ask. You should not interrupt your partner during his/her presentation. Some possible topics: A film that you have seen (topic and plot, actors, your opinion, etc.) or A concert you have attended (type of music, musicians, where, personal preferences, etc.)

Part 2. Discussion CANDIDATES A/B/(C) Read the following text from a magazine. Discuss the content of the text with your partner. Tell him/her your opinion; give reasons and personal examples to support your ideas. Talk about your own experience with the problems mentioned and possible solutions. American Returns $1m Jewellery Find A Toronto family got an unexpected golden gift after an honest New Yorker found their lost $1 million heirlooms on the other side of the Golden Gate Bridge. Hiker John Waldorf found a big purse stuffed with valuables, including a 12-carat diamond ring, pearl and emerald necklaces, a watch and $500 in Canadian and U.S. cash. He told us he thought it was junk jewellery, police officer Morgan Geoffrey said from San Francisco yesterday. But he did see there was a Rolex watch and a couple of $100 bills, Geoffrey said. She said Tehmina Javed gave the bag and its rich contents to her husband, Imran Ayub, when they crossed the bridge after their daughters wedding, to visit the waterfront city across from Frisco. After enjoying ice cream and a stroll in a park, she said the family headed back to their San Francisco hotel - not realising they forgot their treasure trove, which included heirloom jewellery the bride wore at her wedding, then entrusted to her mother before leaving on a honeymoon. Hurrying back to Frisco, the panicked family told police of their dilemma. The officer said she never met Ayub, a dentist from Pakistan. Accompanied by two sons, his wife poured out her anguish between tears and sobs of the importance of the collection, which was handed down in the family. The family had to fly back to Toronto that night. Then Waldorf walked in Monday afternoon with the fully intact bag, which also contained a Middle East banknote, two Canadian $100 bills and U.S. currency. Waldorf, 36, a respiratory therapist, told a reporter with the San Francisco Sun that he never thought of trying to cash in on the contents of the purse. Every person I know or associate with would have done the same thing, he told the Frisco daily paper. Im glad to be able to help. The family didnt learn that a Good Samaritan had come to their rescue until Geoffrey called on Tuesday. They were very thankful, very relieved ... overjoyed, she said. The family arranged for a friend in San Francisco to retrieve the bag and its contents for shipment and they have it back, Geoffrey said. You have to be a real man to return that bag, Imran Ayub told the Frisco daily paper.Were really, really thankful to that guy. Geoffrey said the family asked her to thank Waldorf, but she did not know if they will reward him for his honesty, which the officer agreed shows that people in the San Francisco area really do have a heart. TELC-TEST 2.

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Part 3. Task CANDIDATES A/B/(C) You and your partner are preparing your wedding reception. You will have to try to come to an agreement on the following questions: how many people you would like too invite (relatives only, or friends as well) where you would like to have the reception what time you would like to have the reception what the menu should be (courses and drinks) if you need music as well (traditional or modern) whether to give small gifts to the guests Tell your partner your ideas and try to agree and convince each other.

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