LISTENING TEST (You can listen twice)

Task 1: Listen and complete the form. Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS
AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Task 2: Listen to Dan talking about two towns, Greentown and Brownville. Write
True (T) or False (F).

Statements Your answer

1. Dan works in Brownville.
2. Brownville is bigger than Greentown.
3. The Greentown train station is more modern than
the station in Brownville.
4. It’s better to go shopping in Greentown.
5. The biggest shopping centre in Brownville has over
sixty stores.
6. There are more things of interest for tourists in
Brownville than Greenville.
 7. One of the oldest castles in the area is in
Brownville.
8. Greentown has better restaurants and bigger
hotels than Brownville.
READING TEST
Task 1: Read the article and find the paragraphs that contain the following
information:

A Introduction

The new year is the most popular time for many people to think about what they
eat and to try to be healthier. However, it is not always easy to change what you
eat and many people give up their healthy diet after just a few weeks. Only a
small number of people manage to lose weight. Here is some advice to help you
continue your diet, and to feel healthier and happier.

B Healthy snacks

Most of us get hungry in between meals, especially after a busy day at work or
college. A lot of people will eat the first thing they can find and this is often
something not so healthy, like a bar of chocolate or some biscuits. To avoid eating
these unhealthy snacks, cut up some fresh fruit and vegetables and keep them in
the fridge for when you are feeling hungry. Dried fruit and nuts are also healthy
snacks and will hopefully stop you from eating chocolate or biscuits when you feel
like eating something sweet. Many people enjoy drinking tea or coffee with sugar,
even in the evenings before they go to bed. Try to drink herbal teas, which are
healthier and which will help you to sleep better at night.

C Eating in restaurants

Many people think that if they are following a healthy diet, they shouldn’t go out
for dinner. However, it is possible to eat healthy food in a restaurant. When you
get the menu, look for healthy dishes which come with a lot of vegetables. If you
are not sure how healthy a dish is, you can always ask the waiter to help you to
choose something. You should also try not to order dessert, or choose something
healthy, like fruit. Finally, drink water with your meal. Fizzy drinks and juices
contain a lot of sugar.
D Cooking at home

It is good to cook at home when you are following a healthy diet, because then
you will know exactly what you are eating. Avoid buying ready-made meals,
because they usually have a lot of salt and sugar. You can make your cooking
healthier by using less sugar, oil and salt. Instead, use herbs and spices to give
your dishes more flavour. When you cook meat or fish, try to grill or boil it rather
than frying. Always include plenty of fresh, steamed or boiled green vegetables as
part of your meal. You may find it useful to buy a cookery book of healthy recipes,
or to look up healthy recipes online. Finally, remember it’s better to avoid having
a second serving. If you still have food left, save it for the next day!

Information What paragraph?

1. You should not have more than one
serving.

2. People often want to eat something

between breakfast and lunch, or
between lunch and dinner.

3. Ask someone for advice about

healthy dishes.

4. You can find information on the

internet

5. Many people find it difficult to

continue a healthy diet.

6. A popular time for people to change

their diet.

7. Choose water rather than other

drinks.

8. You should change the type of tea

that you drink.
Task 2: Fill in the blanks with NO MORE THAN ONE WORDS:
Dear Susie,
Thank you for your letter. I’m writing to tell you about the sports I enjoy doing. I
like playing tennis and swimming, but my favourite sport is cycling. I got my first
bike when I was 8, and I started cycling to school with my sister, Helen, when I
was 12. Now my sister goes to a different school, so I ride to school with my
friend Laura. At the weekend, I often go cycling in the countryside with my
parents and Helen. We cycle all day and take a picnic for lunch. We go cycling in
winter and summer, but I prefer cycling in winter because the countryside looks
pretty. I like taking photos on my phone of the trees and animals.
I also go on cycling holidays with my family. We usually go to the north of
England, but last summer, we went to the mountains in the south of Spain. We all
enjoyed cycling in the day and going to restaurants in the evenings. It was
sometimes difficult to cycle in Spain. It was not difficult to cycle in the
mountains because we had mountain bikes, but the weather was very hot, so we
got quite tired. I would like to go cycling in Spain again next summer, but my
parents want to go cycling in Scotland.
I also cycle for my school team. My friend Laura joined the team two years ago,
and I joined last year. We race against cyclists from other schools. Last year, I won
second prize in the 10km race. I was really happy, but next year I will try to win
first prize.
In your next letter, please tell me about the sports you like. What is your favourite
sport? Are you in a team?
Hope to hear from you soon.
Best wishes,
Rachel.

1. Rachel’s favourite sport is ___________ .

2. She often goes cycling with her parents at the ___________ .
3. In the summer, Rachel’s family normally go cycling in
____________ .
4. It was sometimes difficult to cycle in Spain because it was
_____________ .
5. She is on the cycling _________ at school.
6. Rachel would like to know about the __________ Susie likes.
7. She would also like to know if Susie is in a ____________ .