I am absolutely sure we will win the match tomorrow. DOUBT
There’s ab tomorrow.
mind that we will win the match
‘Would it be possible to see a copy of the latest bus timetable, please?’ said Joan. COULD
Joan a at a copy of the latest bus timetable.
Leah suggested that I arrive on time for the presentation. LATE
Leah advised for the presentation.
42 I was angry when Sandra was rude to me this morning. MADE
Test 4
PAPER 4 LISTENING (approximately 40 minutes)
Part 1
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
You hear a young fashion model talking about the first magazine feature she appeared in. Why were she and her sister chosen for the feature?
A They were willing to change their hair colour. B They looked very similar to each other. C They looked good in the designer clothes.
You hear a woman on the radio talking about her experiences at ballet school. How did she feel when she left the school?
A relieved embarrassed depressed
You hear a student talking about a part-time job he does. What attracted him to this particular job?
A the opportunities for promotion B the chance to use skills he already had C the amount of money he is able to earn
You overhear a man and a woman talking about a ride at a theme park. What does the man say about the ride?
A It was too short. B It was too expensive.
You hear an announcement at the train station. Who would find this announcement relevant? A passengers waiting for the train from Wellington B passengers waiting to board the Hamilton train C passengers waiting on platform 4
6 You overhear two people in a clothes shop talking about some trousers. What do they both like?
A the style B the colour C the material
You overhear a teacher talking to her students. What is she doing?
advising them of room changes
B informing them about additional classes explaining about new tutor group meeting times
Eapcr 4 Listening
You hear part of a radio interview with a rock musician who is performing in his home town. What do the two speakers agree about?
A Tickets for rock concerts in the town are expensive. B There is a lack of suitable venues in the town. C The music scene in the town is very lively.
You will hear an interview with a man called Lucas Doran, who is talking about his job as a zookeeper. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences.
Lucas used to enjoy looking after the
Zookeeper
when he first worked at the zoo.
Every morning, Lucas checks to see if any monkeys are
10 or if any babies have been born.
Every morning, Lucas also cleans the monkeys’ cages and replaces the
The monkeys eat many different things, but are especially fond of
Lucas once injured his
when a gorilla escaped from its cage.
Lucas particularly likes talking to the
who come to the zoo.
Lucas says that giving the monkeys food such as
is unsuitable.
Lucas once took a box of baby monkeys home by
Lucas is now taking a course in
so that he can further his career.
Lucas’s ambition is to visit a
for wild animals in Africa to see the work done there.
Part 3
You will hear five different people talking about taking photographs. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-F) the subject that each person is most interested in photographing. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you do not need to use.
news stories celebhtes sports events holidays nature family scenes Speaker 1 Speaker2 Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5 9t
Tes/ 4
Part 4
You will hear a radio interview with two students, Annabelle Lester and Roberto Marini, who are both studying at the same art school. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24 Annabelle enjoys studying at Capital Art School because A she has plenty of time to practise different skills. B she is learning how to create a range of different things. C she is able to do a full-time course in sculpture and painting.
What does Roberto say about the lectures on his course? " A Some are given by business people.
B Some of the best ones are about art history. C Some are held in the studios of professional artists.
26 Annabelle says she chose to study at Capital Art School because A the students do not have to pay fees for the course.
B the college provides all the materials that are needed. C the students are encouraged to try out new ideas.
27 Roberto says that his course includes learning how to A compare everyday objects and works of art. B produce magazine illustrations and advertisements. C improve the design of domestic equipment.
Roberto uses a computer to A complete a piece of artwork. B put together some initial ideas. C write up his project.
Annabelle says that some of the school’s technical equipment A was lent by a local business.
B is too complicated for students to operate.
C is supplied by a company that likes students to test it.
30 What does Annabelle say about her future? A She looks forward to teaching art. B She would be willing to work in industry. C She is not keen to get a job in an art gallery.
Paper 5 SPEAKING (14 minutes)
You take the Speaking test with another candidate (possibly two candidates), referred to here as your partner. There are two examiners. One will speak to you and your partner and the other will be listening. Both examiners will award marks.
Part 1 (3 minutes)
The examiner asks you and your partner questions about yourselves. You may be asked about things like ‘your home town’, ‘your interests’, ‘your career plans’, etc.
Part 2 (a one-minute ‘long turn’ for each candidate, plus 20-second response from the
second candidate)
The examiner gives you two photographs and asks you to talk about them for one minute. The examiner then asks your partner a question about your photographs and your partner responds briefly.
Then the examiner gives your partner two different photographs. Your partner talks about these photographs for one minute. This time the examiner asks you a question about your partner’s photographs and you respond briefly.
Part 3 (approximately 3 minutes)
The examiner asks you and your partner to talk together. You may be asked to solve a problem or try to come to a decision about something. For example, you might be asked to decide the best way to use some rooms in a language school. The examiner gives you a picture to help you but does not join in the conversation.
Part 4 (approximately 4 minutes)
The examiner asks some further questions, which leads to a more general discussion of what you have talked about in Part 3. You may comment on your partner’s answers if you wish.
Test 1
Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the room. The visual material for Test 1 appears on pages C1 and C4 (Part 2), and C2—C3 (Part 3).
Part 1 3 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is . .. . . . .... .. and And your names are!
Can I have your mark sheets, please ?
Thank you.
First of all, we’d like to know something about you. • Where are you from, (Candidate A)!
• And you, (Candidate B)!
• What do you like about living (here / name o[ candidate’s
how /own)?
• And what about you, (Candidate AIB )!
Select one or more questions [rom any o(the Jo/losing categories, as appropriate.
Leisure and entertainment
• What sort of films do you prefer to watch! ... (Why?) • Tell us about the last time you went shopping.
Media
• Do you like any magazines! ... (Which ones?)
• Do you use the internet to find out about the news? .. (Why? / Why not?)
Future life
• Do you think your life will change much in the futur (Why? / Why not?)
Part 2 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) A day out City streets Interlocutor: Candidate A: Interlocutor: Candidate B: Interlocutor: Candidate B: Interlocutor: Candidate A: Interlocutor:
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In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a short question about your partner’s photographs.
(Candidate A), it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs.
They show places where people go for a day out.
Indicate pictures 1A and IB on page CI to Candidate A.
I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think people go to places like these for a day out. All right?
[1 minute.) Thank you.
(Candidate B), which place would you prefer to visit?
[Approximately 20 seconds. Thank you.
Now, (Candidate B), here are your photographs. They show
streets in different cities.
Indicate pictures I C and ID or page C4 to Candidate B. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the people are enjoying about spending time in these different
streets. All right? [1 minute. Thank you.
{Candidate A), do you enjoy being in a city?
[Approximatel y 20 seconds. Thank you.
•f 7 minutes (9 minutes for groups of three)
ographs
Now, I’d like you to talk about something together for about
three minutes.
(4 minutes [or groups o[ three.)
People often keep photographs to remind themselves of special times in their lives. Here are some pictures that people have
decided to keep.
Indicate the set o[pictures IE on pages C2—CS to /he candidates.
First, talk to each other about why you think people would keep these photographs. Then decide which photograph you think is the most special. All right?
[3 minutes.) Thank you.
Select any o[ the [ollowing questions, as appropriate.-
• What sort of photographs do you like to keep ?
• Do you like it when people take photographs of you? ... (Why? / Why
not?)
Select any o[the [ollowing prompts, as appropriate.- • What do you think?
• Do you agree!
• And you?
• Why do you think some people are so interested in looking at
photographs of famous peopled
• What is the best way to remember places you’ve visited, taking photographs or buying souve
• Do you think it’s a good idea to always take a camera with
you on holi Why! / Why not?)
• Is it a good idea to keep a diary to help you remember special times! ... (Why?)
Thank you. That is the end of the test.
Paper .S [rames
Test 2
Note: In the examination, there will be both an assessor and an interlocutor in the room. The visual material for Test 2 appears on pages CS and C8 (Part 2), and C6-C7 (Part 3J. Part 1 3 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)
Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is ... ... . ... and this is my colleague .
And your names are?
Can I have your mark sheets, please?