THIRD TERM EXAM

NAME
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MARKS ____out of 55 TOTAL %___
level B1+ group ___________

Listening I

1 Listen to five people talking about moving house. Match the speakers (15) with
the statements (ah). You do not need three of the statements.
a making new friends ____
b learning about a new area ____
c improving career opportunities ____
d leading a healthier lifestyle ____
e living in a bigger house ____
f helping family members ____
g earning more money ____
h having a shorter journey to work ____

2 Listen to five people talking about giving a presentation. Match the speakers (15)
with the list of important things they do before giving a presentation (af). You do
not need one of the statements.
a eat something light beforehand ____
b organise notes clearly ____
c learn your speech by heart ____
d ensure that equipment works correctly ____
e practise with an audience ____
f know how long your presentation is ____
3 Listen to five people talking about an outdoor concert they went to. Match the
speakers (15) with what each person disliked about the concert (af). You do not
need one of the statements.
a the concert venue ____
b the people who were there ____
c the price of the tickets ____
d the transport to the stadium ____
e the weather on the evening ____
f the standard of food provided ____

4 Listen to Thomas Lambert talking about his life as a ballet dancer. Choose the
correct answer (A, B or C).
1 How did Thomas feel about doing performing arts?
A It was important to maintain a family tradition.
B It was something he was born to do.
C He wasnt talented enough to become a pianist.
2 Thomas went to different ballet schools because
A he enjoyed travelling to different countries.
B he needed to find out what suited him best.
C he wanted to get the widest range of experience.
3 What does Thomas like best about ballet?
A Its difficult to get it right.
B It involves more than movement.
C Its fun performing in front of an audience.
4 How does Thomas feel about awards?
A Some of them are worth more than others.
B Dancers have to win them while theyre young.
C Its difficult to win them because dancers have a short career.
5 Thomas says that by the time he stops dancing he wants to have
A increased audiences for ballet.
B started to teach ballet to new students.
C made the most of his time on stage.
Writing
1 Complete each sentence with one word only.
1 Thanks ________ your email. I read it this morning at break.

2 It was great to ________ from you! Im glad everythings going well.

3 Sorry I havent written ________ , but Ive been away on holiday.

4 How are you? I havent heard from you for a ________ .

5 Write soon. I cant ________ to hear your news!

2 This is part of an email you received from an English-speaking friend. Write your
reply in 140190 words.
I guess youre settled into your new school now. Whats it like? Is it very different from
your old one? Do you ever see any of your old friends? I really hope youre getting on
well!
Write soon,
Benny
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Speaking
Talk about the statement below,saying if you agree or disagree.Give at least three
reasons. (student A)

Moving to another country is a life-changing experience.

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