Catalogue

Test 1

Listening:Section 1 JOB ENQUIRY. 2.SPORTS WORLD. 3.Course Feedback 4.Mass Strandings of Whales and Dolphins

Reading: passage 1:William Henry Perkin. 2.IS THERE ANYBODY OUT THERE? 3. The history of the tortoise

Writing Task 1:The two maps below show an island, before and after the construction of some tourist facilities.(sample answer of band 7) 2. Some experts believe that it is better for children to begin learning a foreign language at primary school rather than secondary school.(Model Answer)

Speaking:Part1: Games:1.What games are popular in your country? 2.Do you play any games? 3.How do people learn to play games in your country? 4.Do you think it's important for people to play games?

Part2 Describe an open-air or street market which you enjoyed visiting. You should say: where the market is, what the market sells, how big the market is and explain why you enjoyed visiting this market.

Part3:Shopping at markets:1.Do people in your country enjoy going to open-air markets that sell things like food or clothes or old objects? Which type of market is more popular? Why? 2.Do you think markets are more suitable places for selling certain types of things? Which ones? Why do you thik this is? 3. Do you think young people feel the same about shopping at markets as older people? Why is that?

Test 2

Listening:Section 1 Accommodation Form- Student Information 2.Parks and open spaces 3.Self-Access Centre 4.Business Cultures

Reading:passage 1: No title(Hearing). 2. Venus in transit 3.A neuroscientist reveals how to think differently.

Writing Task 1: UK telephone calls, by category, 1995-2002(Model Answer) 2. Some people believe taht unpaid community service should be a compulsory part of high school programmes (for example working for a charity, improving the neighbourhood or teaching sports to younger children). To what extent do you agree or disagree?(sample answer of band 8)

Speaking: Part1:Giving gifts:1.When do people give gifts or presents in your country? 2.Do you ever take a gift when you visit someone in their home? 3.When did you last receive a gift? 4. Do you enjoy looking for gifts for people?

Part2: Describe something you did that was new or exciting. You should say: what you did, where and when you did this, who you shared the activity with and explain why this activity was new or exciting for you.

Part3:Doing new things:1. Why do you think some people like doing new things? 2.What problems can people have when they try new activities for the first time? 3.Do you think it's best todo new things on your own or with other people? Why? Learning new things:1. What kinds of things do children learn to do when they are very young? How important are these things? 2.Do you think children and adults learn to do new things in the same way? How is their learning style different? 3. Some people say that it is more important to be able to learn new things now than it was in the past. Do you agree or disagree with that? Why?

Test 3

Listening:Section 1.No title(GREEK ISLAND HOLIDAYS). 2. Winridge Forest Railway Park 3.Study Skill Tutorial- Caroline Benning 4. The underground House

Reading:passage 1: Attitudes to language. 2. Tidal Power. 3. Information theory- the big idea

Writing Task 1: The charts below give information on the ages of the populations of Yemen and Italy in 2000 and projections for 2050. 2. Some people say that the best way to improve public health is by inreasing the number of sports facilities. Others, however, say that this would have little effect on public health and that other meausures are required. Discuss both these views and give your own opinion.(Model answer)

Speaking: Part1 Telephoning;1. How often do you make telephone calls? 2. Who do you spend most time talking to on the telephone? 3. When do you think you'll next make a telephone call? 4. Do you sometimes prefer to send a text message instead of telephoning?

Part2: Describe a journey [e.g. by car, plane, boat]. that you remember well. You should say: where you went, how you travelled, why you went on the journey and explain why you remember this journey well.

Part3:Reasons for daily travel:1. Why do people need to travel every day? 2.What problems can people have when they are on their daily journey, for example to work or school? Why is this? 3. Some people say that daily journeys like these will not be so common in the future. Do you agree or disagree? Why?

Test 4

Listening: Section 1 Health Centres. 2.Water Heater. 3.No title 4.Wildlife in city gardens

Reading: passage 1: The life and work of Marie Curie 2. Young children's sense of identity. 3. The Development of Museums

Writing Task 1: U.S. Energy Consumption by Fuel(1980-2030)(Model answer). 2. Every year several languages die out. Some people think that this is not important because life will be easier if there are fewer languages in the world. To what extent do you agree or disagree with this opinion?

Speaking:Part1:Bicycles:1.How popular are bicycles in your home town? 2.How often do you ride a bicycle? 3. Do you think that bicycles are suitable for all ages? 4.What are the advantages of a bicycle compared to a car?

Part2 Describe a person who has done a lot of work to help people. You should say: who this person is /was, where this person lives/ lived, what he/she has done to help people and explain how you know about this person.

Part3: Helping other people in the community:1. What are some of the ways people can help others in the community? Whcih is most important? 2.Why do you think some people like to help other people? 3. Some people say that people help others in the community more now than they did in the past. Do you agree or disagree? Why?