Test 5, Listening:
Listen to a conversation in which a woman is checking out of a hotel. Mark the four statements (A-J) which are correct. [4 marks]
You now have one minute to read the statements.
A The receptionist asked the guest how she was going to pay her bill.
B The guest took the telephone from room 603.
C The guest asked about a charge for $120.
D The receptionist asked why she had used the telephone.
E The receptionist suggested that she should phone her husband.
F The guest told the receptionist he was crazy.
G The guest insisted on seeing the hotel manager at once.
H The receptionist explained that the hotel manager was having his lunch.
I The receptionist invited the guest to have lunch with the hotel manager.
J The guest agreed to meet the hotel manager at two thirty.
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Test 5, Reading:
Part One (reading comprehension)
Read the text. Four of the statements below (A-J) are really true (are not just beliefs or opinions). Which are the four true statements?
Rather than investing in expensive scientific equipment to predict earthquakes, perhaps scientists should spend more time watching their pets. Many researchers now believe that the behaviour of certain animals might help them to predict natural disasters. For example, Chinese scientists in the 1970s thought that reports of farm animals running around in circles, and of dogs barking all night may indicate an impending natural disaster. They decided to evacuate the city of Haichin, which shortly afterwards was hit by a huge earthquake. Thousands of lives were probably saved as a result.
Japanese scientists have also discovered that catfish become livelier several days before moderately strong earthquakes. Many scientists now accept that this can’t be pure coincidence; they believe the explanation may be linked to slight changes in the Earth’s magnetic field. Although human beings can’t perceive such changes, it is thought that the sensitive nervous systems of some animals must be affected by them. Now scientists must discover exactly which animals are affected in this way, so that they can save many more lives in the future.
A Scientists spend money on expensive scientific equipment to predict earthquakes.
B Animals can predict natural disasters.
C In the 1970s, Chinese scientists heard reports of animals behaving strangely near Haichin.
D The scientists knew this was a sign that an earthquake was coming.
E The city of Haichin was evacuated before the earthquake.
F Japanese scientists noticed an increase in activity of catfish before earthquakes.
G Some animals are more sensitive to magnetic changes than human beings are.
H All scientists believe this is not a pure coincidence.
I Scientists have discovered which animals are affected by magnetic changes.
J They will be able to save more lives in the future.
Part Two (vocabulary)
Choose the correct preposition (A-C) to complete each sentence (5-8).
5 The car stopped because I had run ________ of petrol.
A out
B down
C over
6 She apologised ________ being late.
A over
B for
C from
7 She has brought ________ a family of five healthy children.
A about
B out
C up
8 If you don’t understand, ask your teacher to go ________ it again with you.
A through
B into
C towards
Part Three (communication)
Choose the most suitable sympathetic response (A-C) to each utterance (9-12)
9 My son is having an operation in hospital today.
A Calm down!
B Oh dear, you must be really worried about him.
C Oh, that’s too bad.
10 That wasp is really annoying me!
A Just try to ignore it.
B How awful for you!
C Never mind, it’s only a wasp!
11 My girlfriend said she didn’t like my moustache!
A Don’t worry, she’ll get used to it.
B How terrible for you!
C I agree, you look terrible!
12 I’ve been waiting for my bus for 15 minutes!
A Never mind, I’m sure it will arrive soon.
B Try not to worry about it.
C Maybe it will never come.
Part Four (grammar)
Read these pairs of sentences (13-20) carefully. Do they have the same or different meanings? Mark the correct answer (A or B).
13
I’ll phone you the moment I get home.
I’ll phone you as soon as I get home.
A Same
B Different
14
Parking is very difficult in Cambridge.
It is very difficult to park in Cambridge.
A Same
B Different
15
The criminals had escaped when the police arrived.
The criminals escaped when the police arrived.
A Same
B Different
16
More foreign cars are being sold than last year.
People are buying more foreign cars than last year.
A Same
B Different
17
She accused me of lying.
She said I was lying.
A Same
B Different
18
His nervousness prevents him from being a good speaker.
What prevents him from being a good speaker, is his nervousness.
A Same
B Different
19
The people, who shouted at the minister, were arrested.
The people who shouted at the minister were arrested.
A Same
B Different
20
I wish you were more helpful around the house.
I wish you’d be more helpful around the house.
A Same
B Different
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