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LISTENING – PART 1
This is a test of your ability to understand spoken English. You will hear short conversations. After you hear each conversation,
you will be asked a question about what you heard. The answer choices are shown as pictures.
Circle the correct answers. Here is an example:

EXAMPLE:

A B C

$60 $25 $40

The correct answer is C ($40) because $60 is too expensive for her and the number 25 relates to the 25% discount.
You will hear each conversation only once; the conversations will not be repeated. Please be very quiet and listen carefully.
You should circle A, B, or C. There will be 30 questions in Part 1.
Do you have any questions before you begin?
Now turn the page. We will begin now.

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LISTENING – PART 2
In this part of the test, you will hear four short talks. After each talk, you will hear some questions
about it.
Before each talk begins, you will have time to preview the questions that are printed in the test
booklet.
• Read the questions silently.
• Then listen to the talk. You can take notes in the booklet.
• Then listen to each question and choose the best answer from the answer choices.
• Mark your answers. You should mark A, B, C, or D.
There are a total of 20 questions about the four short talks.

Questions 31-36 Questions 37-40

Look at the questions. Then listen to a local radio Look at the questions. Then listen to a school principal
broadcast about this week’s movies. talking to parents at an open day.
31. What does the speaker say about the movie Emily? 37. What is the purpose of the talk?
a. It is based on a true story. a. to welcome students and their parents to the open
b. It is about a local woman. day
c. It is a classic movie. b. to congratulate students on being accepted to
d. It stars a famous actress. Riverdale School
c. to welcome new students to Riverdale School
32. What does the speaker recommend?
d. to explain what the school does to make new
a. going for a meal after seeing Emily
students feel welcome
b. reading Emily’s story before seeing the film
c. going to see Emily with a friend 38. What do some Riverdale students do to help?
d. only seeing the movie if you don’t know how it a. get to know the new students well
ends b. talk to elementary school teachers
c. visit elementary schools to talk to students
33. When can listeners see the movie Peter Cottontail at the
d. make suggestions about new strategies
Lakeside Theater?
a. throughout this month 39. What is the topic of the video that will be shown?
b. this Saturday only a. ways to help anxious students
c. all this week b. the classes students can choose from
d. 8 o’clock this evening c. the Riverdale school building
d. how parents can help new 6th graders
34. What does the speaker say is different about the Route
34 movie theater? 40. What does the speaker do during the talk?
a. It is cheaper than the others. a. reassure parents
b. The audience sits outside. b. praise school staff
c. It only shows horror movies. c. give advice to students
d. It has been in operation for a long time. d. emphasize parents’ responsibilities
35. What is the speaker’s purpose?
a. to review new movies
b. to suggest movies to see this week
c. to describe local attractions
d. to recommend family activities
36. What does the speaker mean when she says:
a. If you don’t get one of the best seats you won’t
enjoy the movie.
b. It might take the movie theater a long time to give
out the tickets.
c. You should reserve seats in advance so that you
don’t disappoint your children.
d. You should arrive early to be sure of getting a
ticket.

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Questions 41-45 Questions 46-50

Look at the questions. Then listen to a cooking instructor Look at the questions. Then listen to a presentation at a
at a community college. business meeting about advertising on social networking
sites.
41. What is the main emphasis of the course?
a. cooking tasty everyday meals 46. What is the purpose of the presentation?
b. cake decorating and food styling a. to report on the success of their advertising
c. improving cookbook recipes b. to suggest new ways of advertising
d. preparing dishes for special occasions c. to explain the differences between social
networking sites
42. What is true about the participants in the course?
d. to explain a company decision about social
a. They are advanced chefs.
networking sites
b. They are complete beginners.
c. They have probably done some cooking in the past. 47. Why does the speaker mention statistics about
d. They have come to learn specific cooking Facebook?
techniques. a. to show that the company is popular
b. to show that employees waste time
43. What does the instructor say about cooking for large
c. to show how fast things are changing
groups of people?
d. to show how many people might see their ads
a. Home cooks can learn how to do it.
b. You need to be a professional caterer to do it. 48. Who should be responsible for the company’s social
c. You cannot do it without wasting a lot of food. networking accounts?
d. It doesn’t take as much time as you think. a. the speaker himself
b. a senior manager
44. What will the students do at the end of the course?
c. a new employee
a. put all their recipes into a folder
d. the marketing department
b. cook for their own guests
c. host a dinner party at home 49. What is the speaker’s opinion of paid advertising on
d. learn some new recipes social networking sites?
a. It offers many advantages.
45. What does the speaker mean when she says:
b. It may cost the company too much.
a. We need to make sure you won’t make any
c. It will immediately increase their sales.
mistakes.
d. The company must start it immediately.
b. It’s a good idea to practice some techniques you
may already know. 50. What does the speaker ask the listeners to look at?
c. You need to learn how to clean up properly. a. some examples of advertisements
d. It won’t be difficult for you to learn some new b. a report about their customers
techniques. c. information about prices of online advertisements
d. some ideas for promotional offers

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GRAMMAR
Choose the word or phrase that best completes the conversation or sentence.
51. “Is that a new jacket?” 61. Please don’t tell me what happens in the end
“Yes. I got ...... new things on sale.” because I ...... the book yet.
a. a little a. haven’t been reading
b. a few b. don’t read
c. plenty c. am not reading
d. any d. haven’t read
52. The house was more expensive ...... we could afford. 62. “Do you think we should call the doctor?”
a. as “...... on how high her temperature is.”
b. from a. Depending on
c. than b. It depends
d. that c. It’s depend
53. We’re having the new computer ...... next week. d. But depends
a. delivered 63. Because he had grown up in India, Don ......
b. to delivering spicy Indian food.
c. deliver a. was used to
d. being delivered b. used to
54. Helen told us ...... to coffee and cake. c. is used to
a. for to help yourself d. has been used to
b. help yourself 64. Tickets to the opera ...... at the main
c. to help ourselves entrance to the theater or online.
d. help ourselves a. can be bought
55. Are those the people ...... car was stolen? b. can buy
a. that c. are able to buy
b. who’s d. bought
c. their 65. “I’m surprised the project isn’t ready yet.”
d. whose “So am I. It certainly should ...... by now.”
56. Rarely ...... so much rain during the summer. a. finish
a. were we have b. have to finish
b. we are having c. be finishing
c. have we had d. have been finished
d. we have 66. “Have you sent your application form?”
57. The teacher suggested ...... off the test. “Not yet. But I promise ...... it tomorrow morning.”
a. that we putting a. I send
b. us to put b. I’ll send
c. to put c. I’m sending
d. putting d. I’ll have sent
58. “Are you looking for the post office?” 67. “I’m not at all tired.”
“Yes. Can you please tell me how ...... ?” “...... . Let’s go to a movie.”
a. far it a. Neither I am
b. far is it b. So am I
c. far it is c. Neither am I
d. is it far d. Me either
59. “Did you enjoy the movie?” 68. “These bags are really heavy!”
“Yes. It was ...... that I think I might see it again.” “Here, ...... you take them inside.”
a. such a good movie a. I help
b. so good a movie b. Will I help
c. so good movie c. I’m helping
d. such good movie d. I’ll help
60. ...... the rain had stopped, we went to the beach. 69. This company is very ...... about who it employs.
a. By the time a. selective
b. As soon as b. selection
c. Until c. selected
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70. ...... training, athletes must learn to think positively 78. She attributed her success ...... hard work
in order to win. and luck.
a. In addition to a. with
b. As well b. for
c. Despite c. to
d. Although d. by
71. “When can we get together?” 79. If only he ...... more of an effort to meet people.
“I’m free this afternoon, so we can meet ...... it’s a. will make
convenient for you.” b. didn’t make
a. how c. would have made
b. whenever d. would make
c. which 80. The taxi ...... for you when you leave the concert.
d. whatever a. will have waited
72. Research shows that ...... number of traffic accidents b. is waiting
is caused by tiredness. c. will be waiting
a. a grown d. waits
b. the grown 81. Be sure ...... Tom about the meeting tomorrow.
c. a growing a. you tell
d. the growing b. telling
73. “Will your dad give us his car?” c. you to tell
“No. I don’t think he’ll ...... it.” d. tell
a. let me driving 82. “Which dog did you buy?”
b. let me to drive “I bought ...... with the black tail.”
c. let to drive a. one
d. let me drive b. the one
74. Sally has always picked ...... languages very quickly. c. a dog
a. out d. one that
b. on 83. The principal would rather teachers ...... on the school
c. up grounds.
d. at a. not to smoke
75. You had ...... my computer. b. are not smoking
a. better not to touch c. not be smoking
b. better don’t touch d. didn’t smoke
c. better touch not 84. You’d better study hard ...... you get a good grade.
d. better not touch a. in order
76. The new computer program will enable ...... costs. b. so that
a. them to cut c. because
b. them cutting d. for to
c. to cut 85. ...... the water was icy cold, I went for a swim.
d. the cutting a. Despite
77. “Will Sam be in the office tomorrow?” b. Besides
“Sure, ...... he’s still sick.” c. Although
a. as long as d. Whereas
b. unless
c. provided
d. in case

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VOCABULARY
Choose the word or phrase that most appropriately completes the conversation or sentence.
86. We have a train to catch so we’d better get ...... . 95. You shouldn’t tell her anything in confidence
a. together because she can’t ...... a secret.
b. underway a. hold
c. lost b. keep
d. moving c. contain
87. Everyone who read it ...... Bruce White’s d. save
latest novel. 96. I prefer to deal ...... with the hotel manager.
a. elected a. directly
b. recommended b. completely
c. approved c. partially
d. advised d. fairly
88. I haven’t been in ...... with my classmates since 97. If you know anything about the accident, please ......
I graduated from high school. with the information.
a. line a. look up
b. conjunction b. come forward
c. contact c. go over
d. harmony d. check out
89. The winning photographs are on ...... at the 98. We do not ...... for repairs of items bought in
entrance to the building. our store.
a. access a. refund
b. arrival b. owe
c. board c. purchase
d. display d. charge
90. The graduating class is expected to ....... an 99. You look exhausted. It will ...... you good to take
example for the rest of the students. a vacation.
a. make a. make
b. set b. do
c. give c. be
d. follow d. have
91. Our new car came ...... with a radio and 100. I think that was an absolutely ...... performance.
CD player. a. adequate
a. equipped b. skilled
b. provided c. outstanding
c. arranged d. leading
d. prepared 101. In our school, all the teachers have to take a course
92. How much do you pay for ...... and board? in first ...... .
a. lodgings a. degree
b. shelter b. aid
c. accommodations c. base
d. room d. assistance
93. Public buildings should have easy ...... for 102. They say a new car rolls off the ...... line every
wheelchairs. half hour.
a. access a. production
b. entrance b. factory
c. approach c. manufacturing
d. opening d. industrial
94. After hours of traveling, we reached our final 103. Unfortunately, it looks like those noisy neighbors
...... tired and hungry. are here to ...... .
a. goal a. live
b. purpose b. be
c. destination c. stay
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VOCABULARY
104. Now’s the time to ask her for a favor. She’s in 113. This is the ...... parking area for all hotel guests.
a really good ...... . a. designated
a. spirit b. appointed
b. mood c. directed
c. attitude d. nominated
d. feeling 114. Thanks for ...... me about the meeting tonight.
105. Which ...... should I use to fry the eggs? I had forgotten.
a. plate a. remembering
b. kettle b. reminding
c. bowl c. referring
d. pan d. replying
106. Sue is ...... and doesn’t like to be teased. 115. Does the company cover all your travel ...... when
a. sensitive you’re abroad?
b. sensible a. prices
c. senseless b. rates
d. sentimental c. amounts
d. expenses
107. If you want to visit, just call ...... to make sure
we’re home. 116. Bob was born in New York but he ...... up in San
a. prior Francisco.
b. advance a. raised
c. beforehand b. grew
d. previously c. brought
d. came
108. I don’t think he’s got enough ...... to appear on stage.
a. confidence 117. She always gets dressed at the ...... minute so she’s
b. extravagance usually late.
c. dependence a. latest
d. reliance b. final
c. end
109. The basketball championship was ...... via satellite
d. last
to over 100 countries around the world.
a. transferred 118. The Americans are the biggest ...... of fast food
b. translated products.
c. transmitted a. consumers
d. transported b. clients
c. shoppers
110. Not all parents are in ...... of student exchange
d. spenders
programs.
a. favor 119. We had ...... rainfall this winter so we didn’t have
b. approval to water the garden a lot.
c. permission a. typical
d. support b. middle
c. average
111. It doesn’t make any ...... what you say. I’m not
d. intermediate
going out tonight.
a. matter 120. Tomorrow’s meeting isn’t ...... for me. My parents
b. change are coming in from out of town.
c. effort a. consistent
d. difference b. convenient
c. cooperative
112. What do they charge for ...... to the museum?
d. compulsory
a. contribution
b. introduction
c. admission
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READING – PART 1
This passage is about clothes that athletes wear. 121. In the first sentence, what does edge mean?
a. side
Athletes will do anything to give themselves that extra
b. victory
edge. They rely on everything from positive thinking to
c. advantage
fitness machines and physical training, with coaches who
d. point
push them to their limits. But soon there may be another
aid to athletes in their struggle for excellence – the clothes
122. How do the pads mentioned in paragraph 2 help?
they wear.
a. They pass information to the electronic
A group of scientists in the Netherlands has developed sensors.
unique sports clothing that may make all the difference to b. They make the muscles work harder.
athletes in training. These clothes have built-in sensors that c. They send a message directly to the athlete.
monitor the athlete’s muscles as he / she works out. These d. They measure the level of muscle activity.
sensors measure whether an athlete is using his / her
muscles to their best potential. A message is then 123. What is one advantage of smart clothes?
transmitted from the sensors to pads worn on the body a. Their response is quick and aggressive.
which vibrate. Already tried under laboratory conditions on b. They can give direct feedback to the coach.
rowers, the sensors measured speed and body coordination. c. They sense things trainers cannot see.
If the rower’s pace deviated from the required level, pads d. They are sensitive to changes in the athlete’s
worn at the ankles and waist vibrated at the correct pace, mood.
enabling the athlete to get back on track.
124. According to the article, this new technology is ...
These smart clothes have definite advantages for the athlete
a. being used by rowing teams.
b. currently available for all athletes.
in training. First of all, the finely tuned sensors can detect
c. suitable for use in competitions.
even the smallest changes in levels of muscle activity that
d. still being tested by its creators.
neither the trainer nor the athlete may be aware of.
Moreover, the athlete’s response to the physical feedback
125. What is the main idea of the text?
from the pads is fast – far faster than their response to the
a. Laboratory testing is essential in designing
aggressive shouts of a coach standing on the sidelines.
sports equipment.
Currently, the clothes are only at the prototype stage. But in b. Technology can help improve athletic
the competitive world of sports where every second counts, performance.
scientists are hopeful that this new technology may provide c. Athletes must be willing to try anything in
a breakthrough in mastering all kinds of athletic skills, for order to win.
example, from enhanced ball control in football to d. Sports equipment must have widespread
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This passage is about a program to help children learn 126. In the second sentence of the first paragraph, what
to read. does non-threatening partner refer to?
a. another child who reads well
A new program to help elementary school students improve
b. a specially trained dog
their reading is catching on in schools across the U.S. The
c. a teacher
program involves pairing a child with a non-threatening
d. another child who can’t read
partner that will listen to him or her read. What is surprising
is that the partner can’t read, will never learn to, and may
127. Where was the program first introduced?
not even understand a word of what is being read. The
a. in an elementary school
reading partner is also four-legged and furry – a dog, in
b. in a hospital
fact.
c. in a library
The program, called Reading Education Assistance Dogs d. in a therapy center
(READ), began in Utah at a public library. An organization
called Intermountain Therapy Animals, which had been 128. What is true of the first READ program?
taking dogs into hospitals to meet with patients, held a four- a. The visits were unpopular at first.
week program at Salt Lake City library. Despite the library b. The program met the expectations of library staff.
staff’s initial doubts, the program was an instant hit. A few c. The program was aimed at sick children.
months later, a pilot program began at a nearby elementary d. The program proved successful immediately.
school and results became apparent quickly. Some students
raised their reading level as many as four grades over an 129. What does the dog’s handler do?
academic year. a. gives the child guidelines
The child begins his visit by introducing himself to the dog. b. introduces the child to the dog
Then the child sits down beside the dog with a book in one c. asks the child questions about the book
hand and reads a story to the dog while petting it with the d. reads to the child
other. The dog’s handler explains to the child that the dog
likes listening to stories, but needs help understanding 130. What is the writer’s opinion?
them. This reminds students to slow down and focus on a. Dogs are better teachers than humans.
meaning, without being intimidated by the presence of a b. Dogs understand what the children read to them.
teacher or parent. It’s especially beneficial for shy students c. The READ program is a helpful addition to
who fear criticism, as there is no pressure to perform. The conventional teaching.
boost in confidence has been shown to motivate students to d. The READ programs helps bright students
try hard with their reading when the dogs are there. advance more quickly.
Although it cannot replace the support and help that reading
with another person can provide, this unusual approach
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READING – PART 2
A Experienced ESL Teachers
Needed
Language school seeks dynamic and
committed teachers to teach English as a
Second Language to international
students on intensive courses. Certificate
in Teaching English to Speakers of Other
Languages is preferred.
Interested candidates should include both
a resumé and a cover letter highlighting
relevant teaching experience.
Only U.S. citizens and aliens authorized
to work in the United States may be
employed.
To apply email: job@springschool.com
B San Francisco Language School
Founded over a decade ago, the San Francisco
Language School prides itself on its
stimulating learning environment and its
dedicated teaching staff. We offer a range of
intensive and challenging English language
courses including:
● Effective English Communication –
general courses for beginners,
intermediate and advanced learners.
Course lengths are from one week to nine
months, starting on the first Monday of
every month. Tuition fees vary accordingly.
Students may register for the TOEFL exam
upon completion of the advanced course.
● One-on-one lessons
Courses in pronunciation, Business English
or specific test preparation can be specially
designed to meet individual needs.
Our friendly administrative staff is available
at all times to assist you in choosing a course.
Call 1-800-632-1366 or fill out an enrollment
form online.
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C Immigrant Students Get Extra Help
Several hundred foreign students with little or no knowledge of
English enter San Diego City Schools every year. Often
refugees from war-torn countries, these young people face huge
challenges coping with classes. Although these students are
offered extra English tuition many still find the school program
too difficult and drop out.
Now a new initiative is helping students from Vietnam make the
transition to school in the US and is improving their graduation
rates. One student, Hung Quan (17), who is entering the regular
school program this year, says that she feels she can now cope
with the demands of school.
In the eleven New Arrivals Centers across the San Diego school
district, students spend the whole day studying math, history
and science with their English teachers. Here, they are
introduced to the concepts and vocabulary they will need to
enter regular classes the following year. These teachers are also
specially trained to offer much-needed emotional support for
these students and help them feel that they belong in their new
school.
D Sue's Blog
SMS? RU in?
Text messaging is now a global phenomenon. Unlike any other form
of writing, people text anywhere, anytime – while driving, eating, or
walking. So, why not introduce ‘texting’ into foreign language
teaching?
Of course I’m not suggesting you let students tap out messages
under the desk during class! I’m talking about actively teaching the
language used to text in English. After all, we make sure that our
students develop the reading and speaking skills they need by doing
realistic practice. Shouldn’t they also develop their skills in
composing and decoding text messages – a form of writing that is
likely to be used by many of them?
Because texts are limited to 140 characters, the language of text
messages is different from that used in other forms of written
communication. ‘Textese’ includes abbreviations, symbols and other
ways of altering the written language – things like 2nite (tonight),
poss (possibly) and @ (at). Interestingly enough, research shows
that learning ‘textese’ also helps students better relate to the
sounds and spelling of the language.
The added benefit of teaching texting is that it opens up a new line
of communication between myself and my students. In my
experience, this really motivates them to use their English and adds
variety to classes.
For ideas on classroom activities using texting click on:
www.teachersue.com/textideas
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Question 131 refers to section A. Questions 137-138 refer to section D.

131. According to section A, what must an applicant for this 137. What is the main purpose of section D?
job have? a. to suggest ways of using texting in teaching
a. a U.S. passport b. to present results of research into text language
b. a teaching qualification c to examine the arguments for and against text
c. previous experience of similar teaching messages
d. a recommendation from a previous employer d. to convince other teachers that they should teach
texting
Questions 132-133 refer to section B.
138. What is the writer’s main argument in paragraph two?
132. What does section B emphasize?
a. Texting is a real-life language skill that students
a. the experience of the teachers
need.
b. the interesting location of the school
b. All students send texts during lessons anyway.
c. the school’s long history
c. Learning text language is the best way to improve
d. the wide range of courses on offer
students spelling.
133. What can the school’s administrative staff help you d. Texting is now more important than other kinds of
do? writing.
a. complete the online enrollment form
Questions 139-140 refer to sections A, B, C, and D.
b. decide which course to take
c. select an examination to prepare for 139. Which sections refer to students successfully
d. design a course for you completing their studies?
a. A and B
Questions 134-136 refer to section C.
b. B and C
134. What do the New Arrivals Centers offer foreign c. C and D
students? d. A and D
a. extra English classes at the end of the regular
140. What do these texts have in common?
school day
a. They talk about new ideas connected to teaching.
b. the opportunity to socialize with other students
b. They are aimed at teachers of English.
c. special lessons in regular school subjects
c. They mention teaching students who are not native
d. psychological support for students who are finding
English speakers.
classes difficult
d. They show that language is constantly changing.
135. Why does the writer mention Hung Quan?
a. As an example of a student who dropped out.
b. To show what students think of the program.
c. As an example of a student who has benefited from
the program.
d. To show the problems that some students
overcome.
136. In the second sentence of the third paragraph, what
does the word here refer to?
a. in San Diego
b. in the U.S.
c. in math, history and science classes
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of the tour he even took us to his favorite
café on Orchard St. At $80 for a family of
four, the tour wasn’t cheap but it was
pretty good value.
Shirley, Wisconsin
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C Hidden New York
The Tenement Museum
Today Manhattan’s Lower East Side is home to upscale
eateries and contemporary art galleries. But at the
Tenement Museum, you catch a glimpse of the
neighborhood as it would have been a hundred years
ago.
The museum occupies 97 Orchard Street, an apartment
building built by German immigrant Lukas Glockner in
1863, and rented to others looking for cheap housing.
By the time the building closed in 1935, over 7,000
working class immigrants had lived there. The
apartments lay empty and untouched for over fifty
years until the building was rediscovered by two
women who were considering buying a store nearby.
They described it as a time capsule waiting to be
opened.
After years of research and renovation, the building
opened in 1992 as the Tenement Museum. Six of the
twenty apartments have been recreated to show visitors
how the immigrants really lived. Today’s New Yorkers
often complain about crowded apartments but these
two-room apartments were home to whole families who
also operated their businesses from there.
D
ALL WALKS OF LIFE
Bridget Marshall, a New York Tour Guide, tells us about
her work.
I live and work in the same New York neighborhood that
my family has lived in for four generations so I know the
place like the back of my hand. In recent years it’s become
quite trendy, but I remember it as a working class
neighborhood with a huge mix of nationalities. As a child, I
often accompanied my grandfather while he did deliveries
for his deli and he’d tell me stories about local people and
places. That sparked my interest in local history. Yet it
never occurred to me that this could lead to a career.
After graduating from high school I majored in engineering
at the University of Boston. I took a job with an engineering
firm – it was the sensible thing to do – but my heart wasn’t
in it. I hated sitting behind a desk all day.
When the company relocated to Colorado, I decided it was
time for a change and I retrained as a tour guide. I got my
tour guide license in 2005 and I haven’t looked back. I
specialize in tours of the Lower East Side, often ones that
are tailored to certain interests, such as tours for groups of
foreign tourists who want to hear about immigrants from
their homeland.
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Name: ..................................................................

Question 141 refers to section A. Questions 146-148 refer to section D.

141. What does section A give information about? 146. How did Bridget become interested in local history?
a. places of interest on the Lower East Side a. She was told stories about her neighborhood
b. tours of famous landmarks in New York as a child.
c. walking tours of a neighborhood b. It was part of her university studies.
d. a tour of a New York museum c. Her family lived in a historic building.
d. Her grandfather gave people tours.
Questions 142-143 refer to section B.
147. Why did Bridget leave engineering to become
142. Why does the writer mention Orchard St.?
a tour guide?
a. It was the starting point for the tour.
a. She thought it made more sense.
b. The café there was very expensive.
b. She didn’t enjoy her work.
c. It was the most interesting part of the tour.
c. She wanted to work with people from different
d. It was an extra stop they did not expect.
nationalities.
143. What is the writer's opinion of the tour? d. The company did not need her anymore.
a. It was too long.
148. In the last sentence, what does tailored to mean?
b. It was overpriced.
a. shortened for
c. She found the history interesting.
b. designed for
d. It was tiring but worth it.
c. trained in
Questions 144-145 refer to section C. d. reserved by
144. Why was the building at 97 Orchard St. originally Questions 149-150 refer to sections A, B, C, and D.
built?
149. Which texts mention going inside old buildings?
a. as a home for the Glockner family
a. A and D
b. to provide good quality housing for German
b. B and C
immigrants
c. A, C and D
c. as cheap accommodation for immigrants to rent
d. all four texts
d. to house a New York museum
150. What do the texts suggest about how the Lower East
145. What point does the writer make about housing in
Side has changed?
New York?
a. Houses there are very expensive.
a. Homes today are more spacious than they used to
b. The area has declined since the 1930s.
be.
c. It is not popular with tourists.
b. New Yorkers often work from home just as in
d. There are fewer immigrants living there today.
the past.
c. Apartments today are just as crowded as in the
past.
d. Many New Yorkers live in old apartments that have
been renovated.

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Name: ..................................................................

For the writing section you will first read a short article.

Then choose either Task A or Task B. For Task A, you will write a letter. For Task B, you will write an essay. Do only ONE of
these tasks. If you do not write on one of the topics, your paper will not be scored.

• You will have 30 minutes to write your letter or essay. You should write about one page.

• Use your own words as much as possible. Do not copy a lot from the article given below.

• You may make any changes, corrections or additions to the body of the letter or essay. Do not waste time copying it over.

Metropolitan Times

City Parking Upsets Residents

The city council plans to build a parking lot on the site of one of the
city’s parks. Council members claim this will help to solve the problem
of limited parking space in the center of the city. Local residents are
upset by the plan because the city has so few green areas.

Task A: Letter
Write a letter to the editor of the Metropolitan Times expressing your opinion on the plan. Suggest another way in which
the parking problem could be solved. Begin your letter, Dear Editor.

Task B: Essay
Some people believe space is valuable in cities and that green areas should be used to develop business and commerce.
Other people feel that these green areas are essential for the quality of life of the city’s population. Discuss both these views.
Then say which view you agree with. Give your reasons. Be specific.

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