Listening:

You will hear an interview with someone who went on a paragliding course. Answer the questions:

1. Why did Andrew want to try paragliding?A. He had seen other people doing it. B. He wanted to write an article about it.C. He was bored with the sport he was doing.

2. Why did Andrew choose to do a paragliding course in France?A. The location was safer. B. The course was cheaperC. The weather was better.

3. What is the advantage of learning to paraglide from a sand dune?A. You can land safely in the sea B. You can land safely on the sandC. You cannot fall too far.

4. How did Andrew spend the first morning of his course?A. He learned to lift his paragliderB. He flew to the bottom of the duneC. He watched other people paragliding.

5. When he started flying, how did he receive instructions?A. The instructor shouted at him from the groundB. The instructor talked to him over the radioC. The instructor flew with him

6. When you land after paragliding, it feels likeA. jumping off a low wall B. falling from a horse C. falling onto a bed

7. What, for Andrew, is the best reason to go paragliding?A. It’s more interesting than gold B. It isn’t as dangerous as people thinkC. It’s a very peaceful activity.

You will hear a conversation between two friends, Dan and Julie, talking about the time Julie’s father was on a television quiz show. Complete the sentences.

Participating in a quiz show

At first the TV producer had wanted Julie’s _________ to go on the quiz show.

She didn’t go because she was worried that she would be far _____________ to speak or answer any questions.

Julie’s father went to the show in a ___________When he went to the show, he forgot to take a ________________He prepared for the show by _____________Before the show the contestants waited in ____________________He competed against a ________________ and a bus driver.During the show he had to answer _____________ questions.The show’s presenter was very _________________ during the show.Julie’s father won a ________________ and a toy elephant.

Use of English

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given

1. He doesn’t enjoy running as much as cycling (more)He likes cycling more than running

2. Lena enjoys reading more than any other free-time activity (most)For Lenna reading ………… free-time activity

3. During my visit to London, I took hundreds of photos. (while)I took hundreds of photos ………………. London

4. I didn’t noticed that my passport was missing until I reached the immigration desk (lost)When I reached the immigration desk, I noticed that ………………….

5. I’ve given up using public transport to travel to work. (used)I …………….. by public transport, but I’ve given it up

6. I asked for a second helping because the food was so delicious. (such)It was ………….. I asked for a second helping.

You will read a short review of a restaurant in Manchester. Which answer best fits each gap?

Moso Moso

I (0) B Moso Moso for the first time this month, and (1) …… that it was easily the best Chinese restaurant I’ve eaten in.The surroundings were modern, yet it (2)…… felt airy and cosy. The waiters were very friendly and informative, and not (3)……. Busy, as is often the (4) ……… in some of the city’s more popular restaurants.As I was eating with a party of eight, we (5)……… to sample a good range of items on the menu, and between us couldn’t find a single item that wasn’t satisfying and delicious. Every (6)……. featured wonderful combinations of flavours. All the ingredients were clearly (7)………… and of the highest quality, and in my opinion, the seafood was particularly (8)……………. . We felt that we were given very good (9)…………….. for money, because the meal came to about £10 per person which we thought was quite reasonable. All of us would highly (10)…………….. this restaurant and, as it is located (11)…………. a short walk from our workplace, we will no (12)……………. be back for may more lunches!

0. A. went B. tried C. tested D. proved1. A. revealed B. noticed C. found D. knew2. A. then B. already C. even D. still3. A. too B. much C. more D. enough4. A. reality B. case C. situation D. fact5. A. achieved B. succeeded C. managed D. reached6. A. plate B. dish C. food D. meal7. A. fresh B. new C. recent D. best8. A. tasteful B. tasty C. charming D. special9. A. price B. worth C. cost D. value10. A. recommend B. propose C. suggest D. advise11. A. hardly B. almost C. exactly D. just12. A. chance B. problem C. doubt D. likelihood

Key:

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.A C B A B A C

2.

1. aunt2. too nervous3. hired car4. tie5. watching quiz shows6. the green room7. university teacher8. general knowledge9. charming/friendly10. (big)television/TV

Use of English

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12.C D A B C B A B D A D C