TIME ALLOWED: 1 hour
NUMBER OF QUESTIONS: 40
Instructions
ALL ANSWERS MUST BE WRITTEN ON THE ANSWER SHEET.
The test is divided as follows:
- Reading passage 1 Questions 1-14
- Reading passage 2 Questions 15-27
- Reading passage 3 Questions 28-40
Start at the beginning of the test and work through it. You should answer all the questions. If you cannot do a particular question, leave it and go on to the next. You can return to it later.
Section 1, Questions 1-14
Read the text and answer the questions below.
TEXT 1
QUESTIONS 1-4
Answer the questions below. Look at texts A-F above from a ‘What’s On in Winter· guide. For which text are the following statements true? Write the correct letter A-Fin boxes 1-4 on your answer sheet. Note: you may use any letter more than once.
1 Which two activities involve outdoor sport?
2 Which activity would music lovers enjoy?
3 Which activity is held monthly?
4 Which activity would suit young science lovers?
Read the text below and answer questions 5-10.
TEXT 2
QUESTIONS 5-10
Do the following statements agree with the information in the article? In boxes 5-10 on your answer sheet, write:
- TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
- FALSE if the statements contradicts the information
- NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.
5 This incident took place in Onondaga, New York.
6 The motorcyclist was wearing a helmet when he crashed and died.
7 More than a hundred motorcyclists were taking part in this protest ride.
8 New York State requires motorcyclists to wear helmets.
9 All states in the USA require motorcyclists to wear helmets.
10 Protests in the USA against compulsory use of motorcycle helmets have at times been successful.
Read the text below and answer questions 11-14.
TEXT 3
QUESTIONS 11-14
Answer the questions below. Choose no more than three words for the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 11-14 on your answer sheet.
11 Access roads to the national park can at times be closed due to
12 Using wood for campfires in the park is not encouraged, so campers are asked to use a _______ for cooking.
13 It is not permitted for visitors to collect rocks, _______ from the national park.
14 Visitors can stay overnight at the camping ground near the Gorge, or can _______ to other accommodation at Gascoyne Junction.
Section 2: Questions 15-21
Read the text on pp. 86-7 and answer questions 15-21.
TEXT 1
QUESTIONS 15-21
Complete the sentences below using no more than three words from the text. Write your answers in boxes 15-21 on your answer sheet.
15 A volunteer who wants to work with _______ needs to provide extra documentation.
16 In addition to language, tutors must also help students understand
17 Volunteers will not be paid for _______
18 Tutors need to _______ to further their skills and knowledge.
19 Tutors are given training in _______ of other cultures.
20 Volunteers must keep in touch with _______ staff.
21 Volunteers must tutor at least _______ every week.
Read the text below and answer questions 22-27.
TEXT 2
QUESTIONS 22-27
Complete the notes below. Choose no more than three words from the text for each answer. Write your answers in boxes 22-27 on your answer sheet.
Planning your presentation
22 First, ask your tutor how your team _______· This will determine whether the whole team is to be assessed equally or whether individual marks will be awarded.
23 After exchanging contact details with other members of your team, brainstorm the task and decide as a team what the purpose of the task is and _______
24 Due to the balance of roles within your team, consider the _______ of your team, as well as the problems your team might face.
25 These could include computer skills, speaking ability, creative skills or being able to _______ to meet a deadline.
26 Plan and make a list of all tasks required for the presentation, and start to _______ for particular tasks. Consider all issues, including who will obtain equipment and prepare visual aids.
27 Organise early meeting dates and decide on deadlines. If you plan to make a _______ or slides, decide when you will all need to email attachments to each other so you can share information and decide on layout.
Section 3: Questions 28-40
Read the passage below and answer questions 28-40.
The passage on the previous pages has six sections labelled A-F. Which section contains the following information? Write the correct letter A-F in boxes 28-34 on your answer sheet. Note: you may use any letter more than once.
28 Different driver conversations carry different accident risks.
29 With new in-car technologies there are new driver dangers.
30 There are different types of driver distractions, and statistics show how frequently drivers engage in them.
31 The role distraction plays in causing accidents can be seen from accident insurance claims.
32 The relationship between driving on familiar roads and distracted driving.
33 Development of in-car technology and how it could be used to block distracted driving behaviour.
34 The results of a measured test showing the impact on driving ability of specific distractive behaviour.
QUESTIONS 35-40
Do the following statements agree or disagree with the information given in the passage? In boxes 35-40 on your answer sheet, write:
- TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
- FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
- NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this.
35 Research shows that a driver speaking to a passenger is less dangerous than a driver speaking on a mobile phone, because the passenger wilt automatically moderate the conversation depending on the surrounding driving conditions.
36 On a familiar route for a driver, research shows that fewer accidents happen.
37 To encourage sates of new cars, car manufacturers constantly develop new in-car technologies (such as USB ports and wi-fi access), and researchers believe that this development could contribute to further driver distraction and higher accident rates.
38 Although most people agree that the use of mobile phones while driving is distracting, nearly half admit they take calls, and around a third admit they make calls while driving.
39 Male drivers engaging in distracted behaviour such as texting or talking on a phone usually change their behaviour when they see a police car next to them; however, female drivers often continue with the behaviour or don’t notice the police car.
40 A measured test showed that not every example of distractive behaviour has an impact on core driving competency.
