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CONTENTS 3
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Introduction
This set of six printed practice tests and training activities comes with an additional online practice test (see card with access code) This material provides thorough preparation and practice for the Cambridge English: First for Schools exam It is available with and without an answer key The answer key provides a full explanation of correct and incorrect answers The first two tests in the book contain preparation pages with training for exam tasks in each paper These preparation pages consist of several exercises which give candidates training
in how to approach each task type and what to look for in the exam There are also tips on exam technique
For support with the Writing paper, there are sample answers for each type of question and examiner commentary highlighting what a good answer should look like For support with the Speaking paper, there is a DVD included with example Speaking interviews for the Cambridge
English: First exam and examiner commentary
For more information about the Cambridge English: First for Schools exam, go to www.cambridgeenglish.org
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This paper consists of 7 parts and takes one hour 15 minutes In Parts 1-4, candidates
are tested on their knowledge of the structure of English with a focus on vocabulary and
grammar while Parts 5-7 include longer texts with related comprehension tasks focusing on
reading skills This paper includes 52 questions in total
questions and marks Partl Multiple- 8 questions; Choose one word from a set of four Accuracy with vocabulary,
choice cloze 1 mark each options to complete the gaps in a including knowledge of phrasal
short text verbs, idioms, and collocations
Part2 Open cloze 8 questions; Think of a single word that best fits Knowledge and use of grammar
1 mark each each of the eight gaps in a short in context, as well as vocabulary
text
Part3 Word 8 questions; Use a given root word to form Accuracy in word building,
formation 1 mark each another word that fits appropriately including compound words,
in a gapped text prefixes and suffixes
Part4 Key word 6 questions; There are six unrelated sentences, Control of a wide range of
transformation up to 2 marks each each followed by a single word structures, vocabulary and
and a gapped sentence Use the collocation
word given to complete the gapped sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence
Part5 Multiple 6 questions; Answer each question about a long Understanding of a text,
choice 2 marks each text by choosing one option from a including detail, purpose, opinion,
set of four gist, implication, main idea,
meaning from context and text organization features
Part6 Gapped text 6 questions; Choose sentences to complete a Understanding of how texts are
and coherence
Part7 Multiple 10 questions; Match ten prompts to elements in a Ability to locate detail or specific
matching 1 mark each long text or several short texts information and understand
opinion and implication
REMEMBER!
• Read and follow all instructions carefully
• Read each text and task through quickly before answering
• If there is a question you can't answer, don't waste time worrying about it
Go on to the next question
• You will not have time to read all texts in detail, and it isn't necessary to do so
Skim and scan texts for answers where possible
INTRODUCTION 5
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a letter or email, a story or
a review Question 5 can
be an essay, an article, a review or a letter based on
a set reading text
REMEMBER!
What you do
Read the context and task instructions Write your answer, making sure you use all the notes given and that you give reasons for your opinion
Read the task instructions
and write your answer
What it tests
Ability to give opinions and reasons for your opinion in a clearly structured piece of writing using
an appropriate register The range and accuracy of your grammar and vocabulary, and whether you have answered the question
Ability to produce a clearly structured piece of writing in an appropriate style for the intended reader The range and accuracy of your grammar and vocabulary, and whether you have answered the question
• Spend a few minutes making a simple plan for each piece of writing Decide on anappropriate style, layout and organization Think about the content of paragraphs and thelanguage you will use, e.g verb tenses Keep your plan in mind while writing
• Don't spend more than half the time on your first answer
• Make sure you answer all the points in the question appropriately
• Check your writing by reading it through Try to hear your own voice and 'listen' formistakes Check grammar, spelling and punctuation
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This paper consists of four parts and takes about 40 minutes The recorded texts may include
the following:
Single speakers: answerphone messages, public announcements, anecdotes, lectures, news
reports, radio programmes stories talks
Two or more speakers: conversations, discussions, interviews radio plays
The speakers will have a variety of accents Background sounds may be included before the
speaking begins to provide contextual information Candidates are given time to read through
the questions after they listen to the instruction They also have five minutes at the end to
transfer their answers to the answer sheet They hear each recording twice There are 30
questions in this paper
questions and marks Part 1 Multiple 8 questions; 8 Listen to eight short unrelated Understanding of detail, gist, feeling,
choice marks extracts For each one, answer a attitude, purpose and agreement
question by choosing one option from between speakers
a set of three
Part2 Sentence 10 questions; 10 Listen to one monologue and Ability to identify detail, specific
completion marks complete each of the ten sentences information and opinion of the
with a word or short phrase from the speaker
monologue
Part 3 Multiple 5 questions; 5 marks Listen to five short monologues with Ability to identify main points, detail,
matching a common theme or link Match each gist purpose attitude, opinion and
speaker to one of eight options feeling
Part4 Multiple 7 questions; 7 marks Listen to an interview or discussion Ability to identify main idea, gist,
choice (two speakers) and answer each of attitude, opinion, detail and specific
the questions by choosing one option information
from a set of three
REMEMBER!
• Listen carefully to the instructions on the recording
• Try to predict as much as you can about the recording from the questions on the paper
before you listen
• Don't panic if you don't understand much the first time
• Answer all the questions, even if you are not sure of your answer
INTRODUCTION 7
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This paper consists of four parts and takes approximately 14 minutes There are normally two candidates and two examiners One examiner just listens and assesses, while the other, the interlocutor, assesses, gives instructions and talks to the candidates
You will be assessed on:
• accurate use of grammar and range and use of vocabulary
Conversation 2 minutes Answer the examiner's questions about Ability to interact in general and social
Individual 4 minutes Speak individually for one minute about Ability to speak at length, express 'long turn' two photographs you are given and give opinions, describe and compare
a 30-second response to questions about your partner's photographs
Two-way 4 minutes You are given written prompts to discuss Ability to interact with another speaker, conversation with your partner for two minutes give and ask for opinions and justify
Follow-up discussion
according to the examiner's instructions them, speculate, make suggestions This is followed by a one minute decision- and work towards a decision with your
4 minutes Answer questions related to the topic of Ability to give opinions and justify
the Part 3 task that the examiner asks them, speculate and agree or disagree
with your partner
• Don't dominate the conversation Allow your partner the opportunity to talk
• In all parts, take the opportunity to show the examiner how good your English is Do this
by using a wide range of vocabulary and grammar, and by speaking fluently and withgood pronunciation
• Keep talking until the examiner asks you to stop, and stay calm
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Partl
This part of the Reading and Use of English paper focuses on vocabulary such as
collocations If words collocate, it means they are frequently used together
Here are some examples:
Noun+ noun: a bank statement (not record)/ a lawn mower (not cutter)
Verb+ noun: take a photo (not make)/ clean your teeth (not wash)
Adjective+ noun:
Verb + adverb:
a close friend (not near)/ a blank sheet of paper (not empty)
speak quietly (not silently)/ sleep deeply (not thoroughly)
Adverb+ adjective: hugely enjoyable (not greatly)/ highly unlikely (not strongly)
1 Make common collocations by combining a word from list A with a word or phrase from
list B There are four each of the five types of collocation listed above
A
B
act (verb) bitterly (adverb) computer (noun) draw (verb) drive (verb)
eat (verb) fully (adverb) heart (noun) heavy (adjective) mutual (adjective)
picture (noun) seat (noun) seriously (adverb) shake (verb) soft (adjective)
strong (adjective) tell (verb) virtually (adverb) walk (verb) watch (verb)
attack aware belt briskly coffee cold the curtains dangerously drink
frame friend hands healthily impossible injured screen suspiciously
television traffic the truth
2 Use collocations from exercise 1 to complete the gaps in these sentences
a I arrived at work an hour late because of the on the motorway
b I wore my thick coat because it was when I left home
c It can damage your eyes if you spend too long staring at your _ _
d I try to by avoiding sugar and fatty foods
e In many countries it's normal to when you meet someone
f If you're very tired, can help you stay awake
g Road accidents are usually caused by people who _ _
h He spoke so quickly that it was to understand what he was saying
In a court of law, all witnesses should _ _
j You should always wear a when you're travelling in a car
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Only the verb cope is followed by the preposition with+ noun When you learn a
new verb, it is important to check and learn the prepositions which usually follow it
3 Which prepositions normally follow these a) verbs b) nouns c) adjectives? Choose from this list:
about for from in of on to with
a verbs
b
C
accuse someone _ something
congratulate someone something
rely _ someone to do something share something _ someone
nouns
feel anger something
show curiosity something
express an interest something show kindness someone
4 Complete these sentences with the correct verbs, nouns or adjectives from exercise 3
a I've always got on well with my sister We've never been _ of each other
b You shouldn't _ someone of something if you have no proof
c Children who sleep with the light on are often of the dark
d My brother expressed an _ in football at a very early age
e The manager _ the team on winning the cup for the second year running
10 PREPARATION • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 1
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Part1
For questions 1-8 , read the text below and decide which answer ( A , B , C or D ) best fits
each gap There is an example at the beginning ( 0 )
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet
If you have seen any of the Harry Potter films, you will be
Q with the name Emma Watson as the actor who
l the part of Hermione Granger Emma was born in
Paris in April 1990 and was 2 in acting from a very
early age She regularly took part in school plays, but her first
professional 3 was in the first Harry Potter film
This made her a superstar all 4 the world
In spite of spending much of her time acting, Emma did not give 5 her education
and, after 6 school, she studied at Brown University in the USA and at Oxford
University in the UK
She has 7 to star in films, but now also works as a fashion model for famous brands
such as Burberry In addition to all this, she has been appointed as a United Nations ambassador
and is 8 in a campaign which calls for equality between men and women
A interested B inspired C attracted D enthusiastic
A leaving B abandoning C departing D ending
A kept B maintained C remained D continued
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in context, as well as vocabulary The task type is 'open doze' because the answer is open - you are not given a choice of four possible answers as in Part 1
TIP: Surrounding words
Look at the words which come before and after the gaps you have to fill Decide what kind of word is missing Most of the missing words will be 'grammar '
words - articles, prepositions, conjunctions, (auxiliary) verbs, (relative) pronouns,
or parts of well-known phrases
1 Look at this text and decide which kinds of words are missing - preposition, noun, adjective, etc Then choose the answers from the sets below
Celebrating the new year
The most popular festival l Japan takes place at the beginning
of January It is called Gan;itsu, 2 means the beginning of
3 year People believe that the kind of luck you 4 _ _
in the early part of the year represents the luck you 5 have
for the rest of the year Gan jitsu is celebrated by ceremonial housework,
feasting, 6 by the exchanging of presents Most people put up special decorations 7 the entrance to their houses to keep out evil spirits The main decoration is rope decorated with plants which
8 thought to bring good fortune, prosperity and long life
2 Think about the kinds of words that are missing in this text and then complete the gaps
Plant survival
As a child, I remember going 1 a walk with my parents in our
local park and seeing some very pretty yellow flowers called cowslips
I asked 2 I could pick a bunch to take home, 3 my
father said 'No' Apparently cowslips were quite rare 4 that time
and people were being asked not to pick them
I thought no 5 about this until 26 years later when my car
broke down on a busy motorway I had 6 stop and wait for the breakdown services to come to my aid Motorists are always told to keep
well away 7 the road if they break down, so I walked up the bank
at the side of 8 motorway Imagine my surprise 9 I saw large numbers of cowslips growing
wild on the grassy banks Motorways 10 not exist when I was a child, but these new open spaces have allowed wild flowers to grow and have rescued cowslips from extinction
12 PREPARATION • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 2
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Part2
For questions 9-16 , read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap
Use only one word in each gap There is an example at the beginning ( 0 )
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
Harlequin shrimps
Harlequin shrimps, which O found mainly
in the Indian and PacifIC Oceans, are completely
different 9 the normal shrimps that we eat
They have cream or white bodies 10 large
blue spots, and they can grow up to five centimetres
in length On 11 sides of their bodies, they
12 two legs used for walking, and a claw,
13 is similar in shape to that of lobsters
14 do not use their claws for hunting
Harlequin shrimps, which are carnivores, have a specialized diet consisting mainly of starfish
and certain types 15 urchin When they catch a starfish, they drag it back to their
home and eat it over the next few days or weeks
These shrimps are becoming increasingly popular as pets - mainly 16 of their
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• When you read a second time, use the words on either side of the gap to helpyou decide what kind of word is missing - an adjective, a verb, a noun, etc
• Before finally deciding on the missing word, read the text again to see if anegative or plural form might be needed
1 Complete this table with words related to the root word You may have to use prefixes and suffixes An example is given
j PERFECT
Adjective real/realistic
Noun
reality realism realist
Verb
realize
Adverb
really realistically
14 PREPARATION • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 3
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is needed to fill the gaps Think about the questions in italics
a Nigel Kennedy is one of the most well-known classical _ _
in the world today
• What kind of word is used immediately before the gap?
• What kind of word normally follows these words?
MUSIC
• Is the phrase 'one of the most well-known 'followed by a singular or a plural word?
b In addition to being a/an talented violinist, Kennedy is
an excellent performer
• What kind of word follows the gap?
• What kind of word can come before these words?
• Which two letters do these words often end in?
c Kennedy, who dresses informally, has faced for dressing like
a rock star
• What kind of word is used immediately before the gap?
• What kind of word is likely to follow this?
d Kennedy with people who say he shouldn't wear jeans
and a T-shirt on stage
• What kind of word is most likely to come between 'Kennedy' and 'with'?
• The subject of the sentence is Kennedy What is the correct ending for the
missing word?
• Is it more likely that this word has a positive or a negative meaning?
e In spite of some people's negative comments, Kennedy has brought
great to audiences all over the world
• What kind of word is used immediately before the gap?
• What kind of word normally follows these words?
f They find his approach to music and original
• What kind of word is the last word of the sentence?
• What does this tell you about the missing word?
g In addition to being a performer, Kennedy is also a talented _ _
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of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line There is an example at the beginning (0)
Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
because they were too dark, too light or so 20 that you could
hardly see the image And, in those days, you had to send your film away to
be developed
Today, like most people, I take photos on my phone In 21 with
how things used to be, this is a quick and 22 process Youcan take thousands of photos, transfer the 23 ones to your
computer and print them out or email them to friends
Photography today is very easy, but is it really as 24 as it was?
PHOTOGRAPH
BASE SIMPLE DISAPPOINT CLEAR
COMPARE EFFECT SUCCEED
SATISFY
16 PRACTICE TEST 1 • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 3
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Part4
This part of the paper tests your control of a wide range of grammatical structures,
vocabulary and collocations The task type is 'key word transformation'
TIP
• Think about what type of word the key word is - noun, adjective, verb, etc
Knowing this will help you work out the correct grammar for the sentence you
have to complete
Some of the grammatical structures that you may be tested on in this part are:
1 active and passive verbs 6 direct and reported speech
2 auxiliary verbs 7 past tense with 'unreal' meaning
4 comparatives and superlatives 9 verb patterns
1 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence,
using the key word given in bold Use the questions to help you
a Flying to Moscow is cheaper than going by train
EXPENSIVE
Flying to Moscow is not going by train
• What kind of word is 'expensive'?
• Which word in the first sentence does 'expensive' relate to? What kind of word is this?
• The word before the gap in the second sentence is 'not' What grammatical structure
could include 'expensive' and 'not'?
b Harry regrets leaving school at the age of sixteen
WISHES
Harry school at the age of sixteen
• Did Harry leave school at sixteen? Is he happy or sorry about this?
• If you 'regret' doing something, what do you 'wish'?
• What verb tense should be used after 'wish' in this context?
c Steve hasn't got enough money for concert tickets
AFFORD
Steve buy concert tickets
• Does 'afford' mean having enough money or not?
• Which modal verb usually comes before 'afford'?
• Should this modal verb be affirmative or negative?
d That was the most boring film I've ever seen
SUCH
I boring film
• Should the second sentence use 'ever' or replace it with a negative form?
• What word should come between 'such' and an adjective?
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• In sentences like this, what verb tense should follow 'It's time'?
f 'Where do you live?' Rick asked Gemma
KNOW
Rick lived
• Which verb precedes 'know' to mean 'have a need for information'?
• What tense should this verb be in?
g Jon is really excited about starting university
FORWARD
Jon is really to university
• Is Jon thinking about the past or the future?
• Which three-part phrasal verb includes the word 'forward'?
• Which verb form follows this phrasal verb?
2 Now decide which of the grammatical structures listed in the TIP are being tested in sentences a-g in exercise 1
3 Complete these key word transformations using the prompts in italics
a I think it would be a good idea to phone to check he's in before you go round
IWERE conditional J
If I phone to check he's in before you go round
b For the sake of their teeth, children should reduce the number of sweets they eat
I DOWN phrasal verb I
For the sake of their teeth, children should the number of sweets they eat
c They're building a new school on the outskirts of the town
I BEING active/ passive verb I
A new school on the outskirts of the town
d 'Have you seen my mobile phone, Gemma?' asked Ben
I 1F direct/ reported speech J
Ben asked Gemma mobile phone
e Tom had not expected the exam to be so easy
I EASIER comparative/ superlative J
The exam expected
f If James doesn't spend more time revising, he will fail his exam
I DOES conditional I
James will fail his exam more time revising
g May I borrow your phone, please?
I COULD modal verb/ vocabulary I Please me your phone?
h Almost everyone thinks Gerry caused the accident
I BELIEVED active/ passive verb J Gerry the accident
18 PREPARATION • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 4
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Part4
For questions 25-30, 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)
Example:
0 Some people who move to other countries find it impossible to adjust to a new culture
USED
Some people who move to other countries _ a new culture
The gap can be filled by the words 'can't get used to', so you write:
Example: 0 I C A N 'T G E T U S E D T 0
Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet
25 The last time I saw you was at Kelly's party
SINCE
_ Kelly's party
26 The film was so boring that I fell asleep halfway through
SUCH
It was _ that I fell asleep halfway through
27 I really regret saying that now
WISH
_ that now
28 When we arrived, the weather was colder than I had expected
UNEXPECTEDLY
The weather _ when we arrived
29 'I wouldn't leave anything valuable in your room, if I were you, Ben,' said Josh
ADVISED
Josh _ anything valuable in his room
30 Someone has just told me that you are looking for holiday work
INFORMED
_ you are looking for holiday work
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• Read each question carefully and decidewhat information is required
• Be careful not to 'wordspot' - that is,assuming an option is right just because
it includes a word which is also included
in the text
Paragraph 1: always on the move introducing the duo family background
Paragraph 2: deciding what to play instruments which go together reasons for success
Celebrated musical couple The duo Anna Hopkins and Zac Marker have been well known on the international music scene for almost ten years Much of this time has been spent 'on the road' or 'in the air', as they have divided their time between Anna's home in Britain and Zac's native Canada If you have followed their career,
5 you may know something about them For example, both were brought up in musical families: Anna being the daughter of Sarah Hopkins, a member of a well-known 1990s rock band; Zac trained to be a doctor but then chose a life as
a musician For many years the couple lived in a caravan but moved to a small house when their finances improved Anna and Zac are known and respected
10 both for their musical skill -Anna on saxophone, Zac on electric guitar - and for their unusual choice of material - some of their songs are covers, but most are composed by Anna herself
When they were asked in an interview why they thought their musical partnership had done so well and lasted so long, Anna said, 'When we play
15 together, it feels so easy We just enjoy playing and we don't even know what we're going to play until we're on stage I've worked with some amazing musicians lately; but nothing sounds quite like Zac's guitar!' Zac agrees but goes further: 'I look across the stage and I ki1ow that there's no one in the world I'd rather be in a band with Playing music with Anna is a privilege for me I know
20 some musician couples who could never play together, but for us it's the perfect way to spend our time because it means we're never apart at work or at home.'
2 Now read the questions relating to the two paragraphs and choose the answer ( A , B , C or D ) which you think best fits according to the text
1 Why do Anna and Zac spend so much time 'in the air' (line 3)?
A They get asked to perform in many different countries
B They enjoy travelling by plane
C Their families live in different parts of the world
D They have fans all over the world
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Trang 222 What are we told about Anna's and Zac's performances on stage?
A They don't write a list of what they are going to play
B They play with other excellent musicians
C They always play the same set of songs
D They are a typical musical couple
3 Read the next two paragraphs of the text and answer these questions
1 How long have Anna, Zac, Alexis and Tom been playing together?
2 Why are Tom and Alexis an ideal couple for Anna and Zac to play with?
3 How does Alexis explain the musical difference between the duo and the quartet?
4 What do we know about the songs the quartet play?
If you've read about Anna and Zac, you have probably heard about some of
their other involvements One of these, Route 55, in which Anna and Zac play
with another musical couple, Alexis and Tom, has been around for just two years
25 Anna says: 'They're an ideal couple to team up with because we're friends
and we have similar musical tastes And luckily they're from the same neck
of the woods as us.' It's an arrangement that is based on friendship as much
as musical tastes Nancy explains how the quartet is different from the duo:
'Our sound has quite a distinct rhythm, and I think that's because Alexis and
30 Tom are from a jazz background - but we get on incredibly well musically and
personally We all write songs for the group.'
Tom describes how the quartet see themselves 'We consider ourselves to be
a community band rather than a music industr y band, if you know what I mean
So, although music is our paid work, we also belong to a very active amateur
35 music scene in the place we live We haven't been persuaded to leave our
everyday lives by businessmen who want to make us into international stars For
us, playing music together is an extension of what we do anyway' Anna takes up
the story 'This was why we were so excited when we won Best Group award last
year We knew we'd won by our own efforts.'
4 In this part of the paper, you may be asked to say what you think certain words or phrases
mean Here are two questions of this kind Choose the best answers (A, B, C or D)
1 In line 26, what do you think does the phrase neck of the woods means?
A a part of the forest
B a particular area
C a country
D musical background
2 In line 39, what do you think the phrase by our own efforts means?
A without really trying
B by working very hard
C without anyone's help
D with great difficulty
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spend their free time has come up with what
some people regard as a surprising fmding:
many of those surveyed reported that they
would rather stay at home and do things
indoors than go out and experience
real-life adventures There is some evidence that
parents actively encourage this preference
One in four teenagers surveyed said they
believed that online experiences were
as satisfying as real life, and more than
half were actually afraid of trying new
experiences
When they were asked about their most memorable experience over the previous
twelve months, 270/o of boys said 'playing a
new video game', while 120/o of all teenagers
said it was watching a new TV series On
asking for more detailed information,
researchers found that 220/o of boys and 180/o
of girls had never had a real-life adventure,
although, when asked about their attitude to
of their free time outside - often engaged
in activities of which their parents were completely ignorant But researchers do not put the blame wholly on technology
Many of the adults surveyed said they thought today's youth were more protected than they were when they were growing up
Giving examples of this protection, nearly half said they would not let their teenage children hitchhike or go on holiday without
an adult One in ten said they would not even allow teenagers to get into a taxi on their own It is not clear whether adults believe the world is more dangerous than it used to be or whether they do not trust today's youngsters
to look after themselves Fear of the unknown
is also something today's teenagers suffer from The main reason they are afraid of
line 23 ► risk and their own safety, apparently 520/o of
boys and 400/o of girls considered themselves
to be daring or brave
new experiences is that they are not sure what will happen Many of those surveyed said they would be more prepared to try real experiences if they could watch videos of other people doing them
By contrast, a large proportion of adults who took part in the survey claimed that they were adventurous teenagers; in fact, about half said the time between the ages of fifteen and twenty were the most exciting, adventurous time of their lives Many adults admitted that going on holiday without adults for the first time had been a life
changing event for them Dr Aaron Balik,
To members of older generations, these findings are worrying, because it means that
young people increasingly rely on virtual
reality and are consequently missing out
on challenging outdoor experiences such as
rock-climbing or canoeing, activities which
have always been regarded as both enjoyable
and character-building
It would be easy to blame technological advances for this development After all,
today's teenagers have many more indoor
activities to choose from than did their
parents or grandparents Forty or fifty years
ago, children were expected to spend more
22 PRACTICE TEST 1 • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 5
a psychotherapist and author of a book examining the nature of social networking, backed up these adults' opinions when he commented: There is nothing in the digital world, even virtual reality, that can match the complex and multi-sensory experiences of a real-life situation.'
Trang 2431 What is the main conclusion of the survey described in the first paragraph?
A Parents of British teenagers support their children's choice of activity
B British teenagers prefer inside to outside activities
C British teenagers have no interest in real life
0 British teenagers are frightened of doing things they haven't done before
32 What is the writer showing by his use of the word apparently in line 23?
A that he is surprised by the number of teenagers who think they are brave
B that he knows the numbers of teenagers who think they are brave are
incorrect
C that he believes all teenagers are brave
D that he doubts the accuracy of the numbers of teenagers who think they
are brave
33 Why are older people concerned about the results of the survey?
A They believe young people are becoming too dependent on things that
are unreal
B They believe young people do not enjoy any real-life experiences
C They believe young people are only interested in things that are not real
D They believe that everyone should go rock-climbing or canoeing
34 What does the writer say about young people in the past?
A They spent all of their time outdoors
B Their parents did not always know what they were doing
C There was nothing for them to do indoors
D They did not have the benefit of technology
35 The writer thinks it is true that
A parents are more protective of their children than in the past
B it is the fault of technology that teenagers spend more time indoors
C the world is a more dangerous place than it used to be
D today's teenagers are unable to look after themselves
36 How does Dr Aaron Balik compare digital and real-life experiences?
A He believes digital experiences are more stimulating than real-life ones
B He believes real-life experiences are better than digital ones
C He says real-life experiences are less enjoyable
D He thinks digital and real-life experiences are of equal value
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a As we get older we tend to forget things more easily
_ is that memories gradually disappear over time For example/ One of the reasons for this/ This is because
b It has been suggested that we don't want to remember certain things
_ involves trying to forget bad memories
It/ That/ This
c The human brain is capable of storing a huge amount of data
_ it may be difficult or impossible to get at this information when we need it
Although/ For instance/ However
d It is a well-known fact that there are two distinct types of memory
_ are called 'short term' and 'long term' memory by scientists
These / This / Those
e The brain has forgetting mechanisms as well as learning ones
_ help us to avoid storing masses of useless information in our brains
Which / These mechanisms/ This mechanism
f Some memories are stored but cannot be retrieved for some reason
_ can happen for a variety of reasons, for example being tired, or stressed
That/ This / Which
2 Here are some of the common words or expressions which are used to link parts of a text:
• Pronouns: he/she/they/him/them/this/that etc.
• Time expressions: after that/at the same time as this/Firstly, /then/next, etc.
• Adding and contrasting expressions: what's more/in addition to this/however/
although
• Giving reasons: because of this/ one of the reasons for this/the reason for this is
• Giving examples: for example/for instance
24 PREPARATION • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 6
Trang 26Complete these second sentences with suitable words or phrases from the list above
a If you want to make a cup of tea, first boil some water and put a teabag in your cup
_ pour the water over a teabag in a pot or a cup
b Jason's been very busy this week revising for his school exams
_ he's been practising for an important football
match
c My brother and I overslept yesterday morning
_ we missed the bus and were late for school
d There were so many different sports to play at our holiday resort
_ we could play football or hockey in the morning
and tennis or squash in the afternoon
e My sister and I are very different characters
_ is very hard-working and I am quite lazy
f Steve is looking after his little sister today
_ he has to prepare an evening meal for his
parents
3 Read this paragraph from a text about plants What would you expect the missing
sentence to tell you? Look carefully at the end of the sentence before the gap and the
beginning of the sentence after the gap Choose one of these possible ideas:
• more information about how plants manage to live without light
• more information about the kinds of plants that this applies to
• an explanation of the science behind this fact
It is generally asswned that plants need light, but in fact all plants can live
for short periods of time without any light at all _
For example, if an object is left on grass for a few days, the grass under that
object becomes yellow: This is simply due to the lack of light The fact is
that its survival instinct prevents the plant from dying and provides it with
the strength to push upwards toward the sunlight
4 Now choose the sentence which best fits the gap
A Many of these plants can also survive a wide range of temperatures, from freezing to
40 degrees
B There are no plants, however, which could survive without light forever
C They are accustomed to surviving at night when it is dark, but in an emergency they
can put up with longer periods of darkness
TIPS
• Read the gapped text quickly, then read the missing sentences and
underline any language links between the gapped text and the sentences
• Before making your final choices, check that your missing sentences fit the
context and are grammatically correct to fit both the gap and the text after
the gap
• Look for words or phrases which can link different parts of a text These
words can help you decide which sentences fit in which gaps Examples:
secondly, however, therefore.
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Deadly plastics
For more than sixty years, plastics of
different kinds have played an increasingly
important role in the everyday lives of
almost everyone on our planet Scientists
have shown that we use 260 million tons of
it every year Many plastics take thousands
of years to decompose, and this inevitably
creates a waste disposal problem Particularly
badly hit are the world's seas and oceans, and
it has been estimated that between 600/o and
800/o of marine pollution is plastic Research
has shown that the problem is worst in the
northern hemisphere in seas close to large
urban areas
This ever-growing mass of plastic waste has an enormous effect not only on the
physical environment, but also on wildlife
and human health 37 Similarly,
plastic materials in land-based landfill sites
leak toxic chemicals, which soak into the soil
and pollute groundwater
We're all familiar with images of birds
and sea creatures being killed by plastic they
have swallowed or swum into 38, _ _
Chemicals added to most plastics during
their manufacture are dangerous if absorbed
by humans and animals even in very small
quantities
The vast majority of plastic rubbish which
is causing these problems is from packaging
of foodstuffs, drinks and other consumer
goods 39 In fact, there are
well-publicized solutions, which would go some
way towards solving the problem These
include reducing the amount of plastic used
overall, the recycling of waste plastic, and campaigns to persuade people to get rid of waste in acceptable ways
There are signs that the environmental message is getting through Recent publicity has proved to manufacturers and consumers that they have the power to reduce or eliminate the use of most plastic packaging
40 There are already moves being made by companies to offer refunds
on returned plastic bottles, and many supermarkets now charge shoppers for plastic bags; but we need to move quickly, as the quantity of plastics in the environment is increasing daily In the decade from 2000 and
2010, as much plastic was produced as during the whole of the twentieth century!
Environmental organizations across the world are publicizing the effects of plastics
on animals, humans and the environment
to make us all, as individuals, fully aware of the problems 41 We also need
to convince governments and businesses to reduce the production and use of plastics for superficial applications Those in authority need to be reminded that the cost of producing plastic should include the cost of the energy used in its manufacture
Finally, here are a few actions we can all take to help ease the problem Firstly, we should avoid using those objects which until now we have regarded as disposable; plastic bags and bottles, cups, plates and razors
42 If there is a choice, we should opt for paper or no packing at all Finally, as
a last resort, we should make sure that waste plastic is recycled
26 PRACTICE TEST 1 • READING AND USE OF ENGLISH • PART 6
Trang 28A Campaigns to encourage green behaviour and responsible choices are bringing some
success but this is not enough
B Drinks bottles and plastic shopping bags are good examples of this
C However, it is not only the plastic itself which causes the damage
D Whenever the occasion arises, set an example to other people by following some of
the advice suggested in this article
E Most of this is unnecessary and only exists to attract shoppers, but we cannot go on
indefinitely with this practice
F Secondly, we should try to buy food like fruit and vegetables without plastic packaging
G The millions of tons of plastic bags, bottles and other rubbish in our oceans leak
poisonous substances as they decompose threatening humans and sea life
Trang 29• Underline key words and phrases in thequestions before you read the texts.
• Think about what they mean, thenthink about how you could say thesethings in a different way
1 In this part of the paper you will often have to look for words or phrases which have similar meanings Match the words or phrases in list A with other words or phrases which have a similar meaning in list B
A colleague culture grateful
B flatmate generation optimist someone who takes part group of people of the same age
manage to continue participant
someone forced to leave their country person you work with
someone I share accommodation with someone who believes good things will happen
wanting to say 'Thank you·
visiting attractions
2 Texts A, Band Care about people who took part in volunteering schemes Scan the texts quickly to answer these questions You do not need to read every word
1 Who (Frances/ Maria/ Rob)
a worked with children?
b worked with the elderly?
c arrived by train?
d worked quite near to a capital city?
e found out something about the local area?
f shared accommodation with someone?
2 Whose voluntary organization (Frances'/ Marcia's/ Rob's)
a helped support children's education?
b worked with people who were forced to leave their country?
c worked with people who wanted to have company?
d had a bright work area?
e arranged meetings for people living alone?
Frances did volunteering work in Hungary Ever since I can remember, I have wanted to travel, to see the way other people live, to
Trang 30l arrived on a Sunday evening at a small station where some of the other volunteer workers
were waiting for me One of them, Maria, was my flatmate during my stay
On my first day in the office, l met the full-time staff and all the other volunteers The office
itself was quite impressive: three work rooms and a large meeting room There were
colourful posters all over the walls showing some of the organization's work with refugees
After my first day; spent mainly in training, l visited the market in the town centre What a
revelation that was Fruit and vegetables, meat and fish, bread and cheese of every kind you
can imagine
Marcia spent a year in Nepal
When the opportunity to help in the rebuilding of a school in Nepal came up, I couldn't
resist I'd met and made friends with a few Nepalese people in my home town and was
fascinated by their countr y and its history So when I saw the advertisement for the
volunteer's job, I decided to use all two months of my summer holiday to travel to Nepal to
experience life there for myself Friends and family were incredibly generous in helping me
pay for my flight
The school I was working on was based in a small village a few kilometres from the capital
Katmandu When I arrived, I was welcomed by a local representative of the charity l was
working for I was shocked when he told me I had been the only person to volunteer for this
project Luckily; I'm an optimist, so this news didn't worry me too much
I shall never forget how excited I felt when l met some of the local kids for the first time The
original school buildings had been washed away by dreadful floods, so lessons were taking
place in temporary classrooms My job was to help in the actual rebuilding, but the kids
themselves were ver y keen to learn English, so I sang songs and played games with them
for the first few days l was there They taught me some Nepalese games, too
Rob worked in his home town
I'd always thought that doing voluntary work meant travelling to a distant part of the world
and helping people to rebuild their lives after a natural disaster of some sort, but, as I
discovered, it can involve projects much nearer home
Last year I was contacted by a small charity organization in my home town who were
looking for volunteers to spend time visiting and talking to old people who lived on their
own and were lonely This seemed like a very worthwhile thing to do and so I applied
I've been doing this for a few months now and have met some wonderful old people
They're always happy to see me when l call on them and they're keen to tell me their life
stories l spend about an hour twice a week with most of the people, but there's one old
man I've become very friendly with that l go and see ever y day He's ver y cheerful, in spite
of the fact that he has no family living nearby We talk about all kinds of things together - he
used to be a histor y teacher and he's an expert on the history of our town and the people
who have lived here He's taught me many things I knew nothing about
3 Read the texts again For these questions, choose from the three people ( A-C )
The people may be chosen more than once
Which person
B
had previously had too much to do to become a volunteer? CfJ
had met people from the country where they worked before they went there? [:II
was impressed by the wall display in the place where they worked? CB
was very surprised about something they found out when they arrived? [=:El
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Trang 31( A-E ) The students may be chosen more than once
Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet
Which student commented on how welcoming the course organizers were?
describes how the lessons were conducted?
did not find their time on the course very restful?
enjoyed physical activities in their free time?
found the city where the course took place attractive?
mentions the content of the taught classes on the course?
recommends this course for people who had never been abroad before?
said they learned about a different way of life?
spent some of their free time sightseeing?
talks about the lasting relationships they made on the course?
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A Ambroos Holland
Imagine a summer school located in
southern Europe where there are students
from all over the world, and you have the
chance to visit five neighbouring countries
during your three-week stay I've had
many magical experiences and fantastic
memories that will remain with me for the
rest of my life In addition to the course
itself, which consisted of lectures and
discussions on politics and economics,
there were many optional activities to
choose from; I went on a theatre trip and
visited some museums This was one of
the best experiences of my life, although I
didn't get much sleep while I was there - I
arrived home very tired!
B Branca Portugal
It was impossible not to enjoy an
experience like this Your fellow students
are your friends and your family, so
you make strong friendships that will
hopefully last for ever When you are at
the university, you feel at home, but there
are so many things to do after classes You
could pay to go on extra excursions, but
most of the things I did were free or cheap
My friends and I went to parties and on
shopping trips or just looked around the
city taking in the sights Three weeks
seems like a long time at the beginning,
but time flies by and, in the end, you don't
want to go back to your own country
C Kadir Turkey
The summer school was a unique
experience, because it gave me the chance
to live an intensive summer month among
friends from all over the world, and at the
same time discover a new culture The fact
that there were students from over thirty
different countries made this a genuinely
multicultural environment, which provided
hundreds of opportunities to compare
your own experiences and attitudes with
those of other young people The course
organizers and managers were fantastic
- they couldn't have done more to make
us feel at home and give us stimulating
activities In short, these perfect hosts
ensured a successful life-changing experience
D Bogdana Russia
What a fantastic time I had I just loved everything about the three weeks we were there: the country itself, the charming city with narrow streets and a romantic castle, friendly open-minded people from all over the world, interesting lectures and never-ending parties During the 21 days, I learned so many amazing things about different people and countries, and even learned phrases in several different languages thanks to the new friends I made Although we didn't have English language lessons as such, all the lectures and discussion sessions were in English because it was the common language
E Pirk.ko Finland
This summer school could best be described
as having fun while studying The location
on the Mediterranean is the perfect place
to spend part of the summer; the city and the surrounding area have so much to offer young people with a bit of time to spare I love the outdoor life, so I spent some of my free time swimming in the lake and walking in the hills behind the city I would defmitely suggest this programme
of study would be ideal for other students who have never left their own country before The course itself was run in an efficient and thoroughly professional way
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to write an essay and tests your ability to give opinions and reasons for them in a clearly structured piece of writing using an appropriate register Also of importance are the range and accuracy of your grammar and vocabulary, and whether you have answered the question
1 Read this sample essay question and the notes you have to include Underline the key points and decide on a third note (your own idea) to include
TIPS
• Read the question carefully, aswell as the notes you are expected
to include in your answer
• Think briefly about the opinionyou are going to express inresponse to the question
• Before starting your essay, make
a paragraph plan This shouldinclude an introduction which isinteresting to readers
In your English class, you have been talking about the advantages and disadvantages
of being able to speak more than one language Now your teacher has asked you to write an essay
Write an essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view Write your essay in 140-190 words
Children should start learning a second language while they are
at primary school Do you agree?
Notes Things to write about
1 the importance of learning a second language
2 the best age to start
3 (your own idea)
a better answer by expressing the opposite opinion
32 PREPARATION • WRITING • PART 1
Trang 343 Read these three possible paragraph plans for the sample essay question in exercise 1
and choose the best one
Plan 1
Paragraph 1 Your opinion with reasons
Paragraph 2 What you think is wrong with the opposite opinion
Paragraph 3 Which second language children in your country should
Paragraph 2 Support for one side of the argument: answering 'Yes'
Paragraph 3 Support for the other side of the argument: answering 'No'
Paragraph 4 A clear expression of your own opinion with a reason
Plan3
Paragraph 1 An introduction to the subject
Paragraph 2 Your opinion with first reason
Paragraph 3 Your opinion with second reason
Paragraph 4 Your opinion with third reason
4 Now read these three opening paragraphs (A, Band C) and decide which is the best
Say why you have chosen this paragraph and what is wrong with the other two
Remember, opening paragraphs should be interesting and the content should be
appropriate to the task
Starting a second language in primary school is much too early in my
opinion because there are more important things for children to be doing,
like getting better at their own language or doing maths which many
children find very difficult I think some children will never be good at a
second language so starting early is just a waste of their time
I started learning English when I was nine years old and in my opinion
this was much too early because I couldn't understand why I was doing
it I couldn't imagine a situation in which I would need to use a second
language This meant that I didn't work very hard at my English and now
I'm not as good as other children in my class
Learning a second language is becoming more important in today's
world In the past it was normal for children to start learning a new
language at secondary school when they were in their teens However,
many people now believe that an earlier start is more likely to help
children to become fluent users of a language when they are adults
I will consider both points of view before expressing my own view
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Notes Write about:
1 school life
2 free time
VVhy do you think this is?
3 (your own idea)
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Part 2 Email
In Part 2 of the Writing paper you may be asked to write a letter or an email in response
to a situation outlined in the input information The input information may describe a
situation or provide a letter or email for you to reply to
TIPS
• Read the question carefully to check who you are writing to.
This will help you to decide the appropriate style to use.
• Make sure you deal with all the points included in the question.
• As with all writing tasks, make a clear paragraph plan before
starting to write This can be in your mind.
1 Read this sample exam question and answer the following questions:
a Who will read what you write?
b What is an appropriate style: formal or informal?
c What points do you have to include in your reply?
You have just received this email from Leanne, your English-speaking friend
Hi,
I'm doing a school project on typical food in different countries of the
world and I wonder if you can help Can you tell me about the most
popular kind of food in your country? Is this a modern or traditional type
of food? How is it usually made and eaten? Do you like it yourself?
Thanks,
Leanne
2 Make a paragraph plan for your reply Decide approximately how many words to
write in each paragraph Remember, you should write a total of 140-190 words
TIP
Your introduction and your ending should not be too long Most
of the letter should be about the specific points of the question
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• Communicative achievement - Does the writer communicate well with the reader? Is the reply interesting to read?
• Organization - Is the reply well organized into paragraphs? Are sentences linked successfully?
• Language - Are grammar and vocabulary generally correct? Is the style appropriate?
Hi Leanne,
It was good to receive your email the other day Your project on popular food
in different countries sounds quite interesting I'd like to know more about that subject myself The most popular food in my country is definately pasta which the majority of the population eat at least once a day - including me and my family I absolutely love it I think it's quite an old-fashoned kind of food because everyone I know like it, including my grandparents And it's quite cheap We have to cook it before we eat it because it's quite hard when you're buying it from the shops Then it's possible to eat it hot or cold
in salads When you eat it hot, it's usually accompanied by tomato sauce or cheese You don't have to make the sauce yourself - you can buy it in jars from the supermarket
I hope you do well with your project Let me know what other kinds of food people tell you about
Cheers - keep on touch
4 Read this sample exam question and answer the following questions:
a Who will read what you write?
b What is an appropriate style: formal or informal?
c What points do you have to include in your reply?
Your school principal has asked for suggestions about ways in which the school could help new students to relax and be less worried when they visit for the first time
Write a letter to the principal saying why you think students are worried and how this shows Suggest one or two things the school could do to help them relax
5 Now make a paragraph plan for your reply Decide approximately how many words to write in each paragraph
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Part 2 Story
In Part 2 of the Writing paper you
may be asked to write a story, usually
for an English-language magazine or
website The question will give you
the first sentence of a story which
you have to finish in an interesting
way The question also gives you
certain words or ideas which you
must include in your story
TIPS
• Most stories are about the past, so you will need to think about which past tenses are appropriate for your story: past simple, past continuous or past perfect.
• One way of making your story interesting
is by using describing words: adjectives
to describe people, places and things, and adverbs to describe actions.
1 Read this sample exam question and think about how it could continue and end Make a
paragraph plan, writing brief notes
You have seen this announcement on an international website for teenagers
We are looking for stories for a new online English-language website for
teenagers Your story must begin with this sentence:
Looking worried, Jake switched off his phone and wondered whether go to
school or not
Your story must include:
• bad weather
• a friend's house
2 Now read a possible answer to this question and fill the gaps with the correct past tense
of the verbs in brackets
Looking worried, Jake l (switch off) his phone and 2 _ _
(wonder) whether to go to school or not He 3 (just hear) from his
friend Ben that the snow, which 4 (fall) during the night, 5 _ _
(block) the road between his home and the school
Jake 6 (make) his decision: Tm going to try to get to school,' he
7 (say) to himself He s (put) on his hat and coat and
9 (get) out his bike Some snow lO (lie) on the road but it
ll (be not) very thick and it 12 (not stop) Jake from riding
his bike
But, after about ten minutes, snow 13 (start) falling again Jake
14 (can not see) where he 15 (go) He 16 (be)
still two kilometres from his school and he 17 (know) he 18 _ _
(can not get) there safely
Then Jake 19 (remember) that his friend Ben 20 (live)
quite near He 21 (take) his phone out of his pocket and 22 _ _
(call) his friend, who was still at home because he 23 (decided) not
to go to school Jake 24 (tell) him about the snow 'Come round here,'
said Ben We can go to school together as soon as it stops snowing.'
,, -,
ID
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DI -,
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best close easily good heavily heavy immediately light main narrow new quickly quiet thick thickest thickly warmest
a He had just heard from his friend Ben that the snow, which had fallen during the night, was blocking the road between his home and the school
b Jake made his decision _ _
c He put on his hat and coat and got out his bike
d After about ten minutes, snow started falling again
e He knew he could not get there safely or _ _
f Jake told him about the snow
4 You will probably want to use time expressions in your story to show how the action moves from one stage to the next Add appropriate expressions from the list below to these sentences
after after a few minutes as soon as during next then when while
a It had been snowing the night
b
C
Jake had talked to his friend Ben, he had to make a decision
, he put on his hat and coat and then got out his bike
d Jake was on his way to school, snow started falling again
e But, , snow started falling again
f he realized he was near to Ben's house, Jake phoned his friend
38 PREPARATION • WRITING • PART 2 STORY
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Part 2 Article
In Part 2 of the Writing paper you may be asked to write an article, usually for an
English-language magazine aimed at people of your age The main purpose of an
article is to interest and involve readers
TIPS
• In addition to answering the question, think of ways of persuading people
to read your article Think of a good title and try to write in a lively way
• Try to involve readers in the topic by expressing opinions
1 Read this announcement and answer these questions
a Who will read your article?
b What information should you include?
c What is the main purpose of the article?
d What is an appropriate style for this article?
You have seen this announcement in an international teenage magazine
Articles wanted
Do you enjoy family holidays? (Yvhy/Why not?)
Give an example of a holiday you have or have not enjoyed
Describe your ideal holiday
The best articles will be published in our magazine
2 Which of the three possible titles (A, B or C) do you think readers would find most
interesting? Give reasons for your choice
Possible titles
A Why I like family holidays
B The worst family holiday
C Memories of a family holiday
3 Now read three first paragraphs (A, Band C) which might begin an answer to this
question Which do you find the most interesting? Give a reason for your choice and say
why you didn't choose the other two paragraphs
Does anyone over the age of thirteen or under the age of thirty enjoy
family holidays? I ask myself this every summer when I go away with my
parents As you can probably tell, I'm not keen on family holidays
What does the phrase 'family holiday' mean? For me, it's a holiday
organized by parents for themselves and their children I've always
enjoyed holidays with my family because we go to the same place every
year and meet the same people
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