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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE ESOL EXAMINATIONS English for Speakers of Other Languages

Cambridge ESOL Entry 3 Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life [Reading] *7985545749*
Time
PV6 UCLES 2010

0787
Test 103

Candidates answer on the question paper. No additional materials are required.

1 hour 15 minutes

Do not open this paper until your teacher tells you to. Write your name, Centre number and candidate number in the spaces at the top of this page. You have 1 hour 15 minutes to answer these questions. Write clearly in pen, not pencil. Write on the question paper. You can use an English-English dictionary.

Each task tells you: how much to write how much time to spend how many marks you can get.

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100/3932/6 Y/102/4833 Cambridge ESOL Entry Level Certificate in ESOL Skills for Life (Entry 3) Unit 02 Reading

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Zohra sends an email to her friend James. Look at Text A. TEXT A
james@mymail.com

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Hi!

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Good news I got the job in the chemists! Im delighted (I cant stop smiling) because its only the second interview Ive ever had. Only a few more terrible shifts in the supermarket! I might have a party to celebrate Ill call you when Ive organised it. Thanks for helping me find the new class. My teacher thinks that I really need to work hard on reading next term as its my weakest area. I love books (Ive got loads including a great new dictionary) but Im not sure about what I can do to improve. Im lucky because my kids support me with this and sometimes translate things for me. I know you always have your head in a book. Have you got any reading tips for me? Let me know what you think on Saturday. Lets meet in that new place the burgers are great. Its opposite the park, about two minutes walk from the station. Take care Zohra

Question 1 Why is Zohra writing to James? Tick (!) ONE box. She wants to find a new class. She wants James to plan a party. She wants advice about studying.

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Question 2 Where does Zohra suggest meeting James? Tick (!) ONE box. at the station in a caf in the park

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Look at these sentences. Are they true or false? Tick (!) TRUE or FALSE for each sentence. TRUE A Zohra has been to many job interviews before. B Zohra doesnt like reading. C Zohras family help her study. D Zohra says she needs to buy some new books. FALSE

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Question 4 Where does Zohra work at the moment?

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James finds a website and sends the link to Zohra. Look at Text B. TEXT B

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Reading is really important for ESOL learners as it helps other language areas.
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Try to read lots of different things. Pick up a newspaper and read about something that interests you. Its a good idea to watch the news on TV and then read about the same thing in a newspaper this can help you understend the general meaning. Borrow one of the latest novels from the library something that really grabs your interest. New / difficult words some strategies: Avoid looking up all the new words in the text you are reading. This will save you time searching through the dictionary. Does the word look like other words you know? It might have a similar meaning. Try to increase your reading speed. See how long it takes you to read 100 words. Note the time and then read the same number more quickly the following week. You can improve the time it takes you to read by following this technique it really works. Do read daily read for pleasure Dont translate every word read too slowly

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Question 6 What is the best title for Text B? Tick (!) ONE box. The best books to read Developing reading skills Where to find reading courses

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Question 7 How many different types of books does Text B mention? Tick (!) ONE box. 2 3 4

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Question 8 Look at Paragraph 3 of Text B. What does This mean? Tick (!) ONE box. reading new words avoiding looking up all new words searching through the dictionary

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Question 9 How often does Text B say you should read?

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There is a spelling mistake in Paragraph 2 of Text B. Which word is not correct? Write the word here. ........................................................................................................................................... Question 11 Look at Paragraph 4 of Text B. Which word means way of doing something? Write ONE word. ...........................................................................................................................................
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Part 2
James finds an article and sends it to Zohra. Look at Text C. TEXT C

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T _________________________________ Have you visited your local shopping centre recently and noticed a new retailer amongst the shops there? Dave Pringle reports on the new book superstores opening around the UK over 35 in the last 12 months. He asks why this is happening. What is attracting people to these kinds of shops? Ozgur Durson, a regular shopper in his local book superstore, said Its not really the size of these stores that is important to me, or the latest books its the wonderful caf where I can relax and have a look at my favourite magazines.

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However, shopping in these new book superstores isnt a pleasure for everyone. It can actually be the opposite. Jasna Khans views are typical of many. I loathe the huge bookshops. Books for You has just opened in my high street and in my opinion its unfriendly and far too noisy. In contrast, I much prefer smaller shops because there is always someone to assist you. The big ones sell all sorts of CDs and DVDs and they always play loud music throughout the store, which in all honesty gives me a headache!

Question 12 What is the best title for Text C? Tick (!) ONE box. People are buying more books Giant bookshops opening everywhere Reading books is good for your mind

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What does Ozgur Durson like most about the book superstores? Tick (!) ONE box. They sell the latest books. They have a caf. They are big.

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Why does Jasna Khan say she prefers smaller bookshops? Tick (!) ONE box. You can buy DVDs. They are cheaper. You can get help.

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Question 16 What information does Text C tell you? Tick (!) YES or NO for each.

YES A what time of day people go to book superstores B what the name of a book superstore is C what the most popular books are D how many book superstores have opened in the last year

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Here is a newspaper article about libraries. Look at Text D. TEXT D

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T ________________________________ Soon we will stop using the word library. Not because we dont love books anymore but because we will call new libraries idea stores and they will have cafs and crches for children. A new library in Bow, East London, has brought colour and light to one part of the capital. When you walk through the modern glass doors, you dont see shelves of books or busy librarians. Instead there is a caf and a helpful security guard answering questions. Technology has changed things too. Now there are computers for the internet and an area for DVDs and CDs. The majority of people have been very positive since we opened, and only a few have said they prefer the old-style library, says manager Zoinul Abidin.

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Rabia Puddicombe, a local journalist, says, The librarians seem much friendlier than in the past theyre always happy to chat. And whenever Im looking after my granddaughter, I bring her here to play with the other children. The crche worker supervises her while I sit with a cup of tea.

Question 17 What is the best title for Text D? Tick (!) ONE box. Learning in libraries Working for a library Libraries of the future

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Question 18 Why will libraries be called something different? Tick (!) ONE box. because people are not interested in books because they will offer many new services because more children will go to libraries

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Question 19 What does Zoinul Abidin say about library visitors? Tick (!) ONE box. Many people preferred the old library. The new library is popular with most people. She hopes more people will come.

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How many different jobs can you see in Paragraph 5 of Text D? Tick (!) ONE box. 1 2 3

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List of bookshops University Bookshop Steves Bookshop Marys Bookshop Uptown Bookshop Smiths Bookshop
You want to telephone the bookshops. You look in the phone book for the telephone numbers. The phone book is in alphabetical order (A Z). Look at the list. A Which bookshop is first in the phone book? ................................................................................................................................. 27 B You find Smiths Bookshop. Which bookshop is next in the phone book? ................................................................................................................................. 28 C Which bookshop is last in the phone book?
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Part 3
Three students write articles for their college magazine. Look at Text E. TEXT E

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Some of my friends never pick up a newspaper but I think theyre great. I always turn to the back pages because I like to check the scores and see who has won. My colleague and I buy the paper before getting the bus to work and then look at it together, chatting about the interesting articles. Paragraph 2 I think reading newspapers has greatly improvd my English so its very important for me. My teachers are always telling students that they should pick up the free ones and read an article a day. I always ignore words I dont know instead of looking up all the words in the dictionary I think that saves time. Unlike most of my friends, I much prefer reading to listening to the radio or watching TV.

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Recently Ive become interested in reading about famous people and celebrities in different countries. Some people think that there are too many stories about them and not enough serious news stories. However, Im mad about music so I always like to know what my favourite singers are doing and what the latest gossip is. After I finish reading, my sister always borrows my papers and magazines shes interested in the sports pages. Its quite frustrating because she never buys her own! Reading the newspaper has helped me develop my language skills. I always push myself to read as quickly as possible and I look up all the new words in the dictionary. Then I like to talk to my wife about the stories which interest me most.

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Paragraph 1 I mainly look at newspapers for the politics because I think its essential for us to know whats going on. My library has a vast selection of papers (lots of local, national and international ones) so I dont have to pay for them. I usually go there after work. They also lend books and CDs and have a good range of DVDs. The only problem is you cant take the papers home. Reading newspapers has definitely helped me develop my English. I write down words I dont know and then ask my teacher about the meaning when I go to class. Shes always pleased that Im reading independently in my own time. Sometimes she recommends interesting news stories for us to read. I think its really interesting how UK news stories are so unlike articles in papers in china. Its not just the content, but the writing styles arent similar either. In fact, the layout is the only thing thats the same.

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Question 22 Why are all the students writing? Tick (!) ONE box. to recommend their favourite newspapers to compare books and newspapers to explain why they read newspapers

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Question 23 Who says he lends the newspaper to someone? Tick (!) ONE box. Ali Fabiano Ding

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Question 28 What information does Text E tell you? Tick (!) YES or NO for each. YES A which sport Ali likes reading about B why Fabiano likes reading about celebrities C what kind of news stories Ding likes reading NO

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