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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage April 2016

50 minutes

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Part 1

Questions 1 – 10

Read the text below, and for each number, circle the correct word on the next page.

The kakapo
The kakapo is an (0) rare parrot, from New Zealand. It is an unusual bird in many

(1) . It is the only kind of parrot that cannot fly, and adults weigh up to 4 kilos. They

are green, (2) makes them very difficult to see on the forest floor. (3) they are

unable to fly, they are good at climbing trees. They eat a (4) variety of food

including roots, leaves, nuts, seeds and fruit.

By the 1970s there were so few alive in the wild that it seemed there (5) soon be

none left. A decision was (6) to move the birds that (7) to a few safe islands off

the coast of New Zealand. There are now about 150 birds left, and they are carefully

(8) by scientists. However, they are free to go where they (9) on the islands,

and are allowed to behave as (10) as possible.

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Example:

0 extremely actually exactly urgently

1 styles things ways senses [1]

2 why what where which [1]

3 Although Whether Unless Yet [1]

4 high wide full deep [1]

5 can would had ought [1]

6 made held done got [1]

7 stayed continued remained stood [1]

8 directed guided run managed [1]

9 enjoy please amuse hope [1]

10 naturally correctly accurately properly [1]

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Part 2

Questions 11 – 20

Complete the emails.

For questions 11 – 20, write ONE word in each space.

Example: (0) are

To: Matt

From: Kevin

What (0) are you doing today Matt? I’m sitting in my bedroom playing computer

games and feeling a (11) ………… bored. I couldn’t wait (12) ………… the school holiday

to start but now I’m (13) ………… having much fun! Anyway, Mum has just asked me

(14) ………… go to the shops for her. Do you want to meet me there in half (15) …………

hour?

To: Kevin

From: Matt

Yes, good idea. (16) ………… don’t we meet outside the library? After we finish doing

(17) ………… mum’s shopping, is it OK (18) ………… we go to the sports shop? I need a

new pair (19) ………… football socks. My old ones are much (20) ………… small for me

now.

[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3

Questions 21 – 25

Complete the conversation between two friends.

What does Gabriel say to Alice?
For questions 21 – 25, write the correct letter A – H.

Example:

Alice: Hi, Gabriel. Did you bring your guitar to school today?

Gabriel: D
0 …………

Alice: Fantastic! And have you learnt the

song for the school concert? A So, are we practising with him at lunchtime?

B Really? I hope it’s not too long!

Gabriel: 21 ………… [1]

C Yes, of course. He says it’s really good.

Alice: I’m sure Mr Jones will help you with
that later. D Yes, it’s in the music room.

Gabriel: 22 ………… [1] E You’re probably right. He’s really good at

music.

Alice: I’m not free then – but he’s available at

F Most of it, except for one hard bit.
3 o’clock.
G No problem. How long do you think he’ll
Gabriel: 23 ………… [1] need us for?

Alice: No need – I’ve seen him already. He’s H That’s fine. Shall I tell Jack?
written an extra bit to add to the song.

Gabriel: 24 ………… [1]

Alice: Don’t worry! It’ll sound great!

Gabriel: 25 ………… [1]

Alice: Yes, we’re lucky to have him. See you

later!

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Part 4

Questions 26 – 35

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
For questions 26 – 35, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Example:

0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on

Saturday rather than on Sunday.

B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if

she’s not free on Saturday.

C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both

Saturday and Sunday if possible.

26 A Non-members should call to book a court

before 5pm during the week.
Tennis Changes
Courts now members-only:
5pm – 7pm weekdays, B Members might not always get a match
10am – 3pm weekends, without booking a court first.
bookings needed. Courts now
only available to non-members
outside these times. C New players will be able to ask about
booking information at weekends until 3pm.

[1]

27 A Andy will buy tickets next Saturday for the

concert.
Tom,
A band’s playing in
the park next B When Andy gives Tom some money, Tom
Saturday. Tickets are
will buy the tickets.
available from
Monday. Let me
know if you can go
and I’ll get some then C If Tom wants to see the band he needs to tell
– pay me back later, Andy.
Andy [1]
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28 Sam has enjoyed

Having a wonderful time –
made some great friends. A meeting new people.
The food’s a bit too
unusual but the hotel’s
fantastic – so much to do! B eating different food.
No time for sitting round
the pool!
Sam C relaxing at the pool.
[1]

29 A If you do a particular Saturday session you

get another activity without paying.

B Swimming is free on a Saturday for all users

of the leisure centre.

C Gym sessions are offered for free to leisure

centre users on Saturdays.

[1]

30 A The instructions need to be printed out.

B The phone comes with a book of instructions.

C You will see instructions on the phone as you

use it.

[1]

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31 Carolyn’s mum wants her to

A collect some jeans which her mother has

bought.

B go shopping to choose jeans after school.

C ask her father to pay for her new jeans.

[1]

32 A Lots of our clothes are at least 50% cheaper

than usual.

B If you’re quick, you could get a discount on

all our clothes.

C We sell almost half our clothes at a cheaper

price in the summer.

[1]

33 A You can get your ID card from the college’s

Student Services.

Students must have

their college ID cards B You need to keep your college ID card in a
on display at all times. safe place all the time.

Student Services
C You must keep your ID card where it can be
seen when at college.
[1]
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34 According to the message

A the school café menu will change in early

The school café will May.
soon be very different!
To say what you think B students still have time to give their opinions.
of the new menu, visit
the school website
before May 3rd. C information about the changes will be on the
website soon.
[1]

35 A Andi is asking if Sonia would like to borrow

her copy of the magazine.
Sonia – remember
that magazine of mine
that you said looked
really interesting? B Andi is offering to buy a magazine for Sonia
Well, I’m in the before they are all sold.
newsagent’s now and
they’ve got one left.
Shall I get it for you? C Andi is suggesting that Sonia comes to the
Andi shop soon to get the magazine.

[1]

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Part 5

Questions 36 – 40

The people below all want to find out about activities for teenagers.
On the opposite page there are advertisements for eight different organisations which offer activities
for teenagers.
Decide which organisation would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 36 – 40, write the correct letter (A – H) in the box.

36 Ricardo’s parents want him to spend a week living outdoors with

other young people so that he can have fun and learn to be
independent. He’s always wanted to try horse-riding.

[1]

37 Tomas wants to find a club for two weeks during the school
holidays. He loves football, but isn’t good at it. He wants to
improve so he can join the school team next term.

[1]

38 Laura has had horse-riding lessons for two years and is an

excellent rider. She wants to join a group to go on a two-day ride.
She’d like to camp overnight.

[1]

39 Sara has just moved to a new town. She wants to do a sport at

the weekends to make new friends. She loves watersports and
likes playing football too.

[1]

40 Ana is hoping to start horse-riding but she’s only free on

Saturdays. As she’s a complete beginner, she’d like individual
lessons before joining a class.

[1]
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Organisations offering activities for teenagers

A Sports Seekers B Freedom

We offer courses for kids of all ages. Do you want to go horse-riding
Each course lasts fourteen days, and this summer? We offer
whether you’re a beginner or a star afternoons or full days out for
player, our professionals will teach advanced riders, and beginners’
you new skills to impress your lessons in small groups. We are
friends. We run tennis and football open every weekend throughout
courses all over the country, so the year.
there’s sure to be one near you!

C Club Aloah D Playmaker

Here at Club Aloah we’re offering Playmaker is for sporty kids. Come
horse-riding lessons to people and spend a week with us at holiday
who’ve never ridden before. Join camp playing a range of ball games
one of our small riding groups or including tennis, football, and
start out by having some one-to- volleyball. Or why not go horse-
one sessions. We are open every riding (previous experience
day throughout the year, and have necessary). Courses start each
centres all over the country. Why Saturday throughout the summer.
not sign up today for a trial
session?

E Escape F Fun4kids
Do you like the idea of camping? Open every day, all year round.
But have you never done it before? Fun4kids is the club for you if you want
Come to Escape for a weekend and to enjoy a range of different sports and
meet people just like you. We offer meet new people. We offer popular
camping experiences for kids aged outdoor sports, including football and
12–16. Daytime activities include tennis. Our pool activities include water
football, swimming, sailing and polo and diving. Come and join us!
much more. Give us a call today!

G Mega Stars H Footloose

Mega Stars is a club for teenagers who Join the Footloose team for long days
already have a good level of ability in their filled with excitement and adventure.
chosen activity. If that sounds like you, why Make new friends on our organized
not join our one-week football camp or try camping experiences. We run three,
our weekend horse-riding adventure with a seven or ten-day adventures. Learn
night in a tent under the stars? how to put up a tent and cook your
own meals, as well as enjoying a
range of activities including football,
horse-riding, and all popular water
sports.

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Part 6

Questions 41 – 45

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Seeing stars
A photograph of a city at night makes an attractive postcard, but city lights are spoiling a more
beautiful view: the night sky. If all you see when you look up on a clear night is a couple of
stars against a dark orange fog, blame light pollution. 90% of the world’s population
experience it, but few seem to care. Yet if the daytime sky turned orange, they would all
demand an explanation.

There are many reasons why we should protect our dark skies. Humans have studied, painted
and written about the stars for centuries, so losing them from view means losing part of our
shared history. Twenty-four-hour light has been shown to have bad effects on birds, insects,
bats and humans too. Keeping unnecessary lights switched on also adds to our planet’s greatest
environmental worry: climate change.

Light pollution is different from many environmental problems because there is a simple
solution: switch the lights off. The real difficulty is convincing people of the need to do
anything at all. This may be because it’s rare for anyone to spend time outdoors at night
anymore. Or perhaps it’s because of the way people feel about light – they don’t think it’s real
pollution, because it isn’t ‘dirty’. Then there’s the fact that humans have always been afraid of
the dark, and many believe that bright lighting keeps us safe at night, although this has never
been proved in studies.

We can’t ignore the fact that our nights are getting lighter. We already know what we need to
do. We may not be able to return to black skies everywhere, but reducing light would
definitely improve on what we have now. A good future doesn’t have to be bright!

41 Why did the writer post this blog?

A to recommend ways of saving energy at night
B to convince people that too much light is a problem
C to encourage people to look at the stars more often
D to suggest ways of making cities more pleasant at night
[1]

42 In the first paragraph, the writer says that most people

A don’t find stars as attractive as city lights.
B don’t notice the colour of the sky.
C don’t know why they can’t see stars at night.
D don’t worry about why the night sky has changed.
[1]
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43 What does the writer say about stars in the second paragraph?
A They will take us centuries to explore.
B They can show changes in the climate.
C They have interested people for a long time.
D They are depended on by many living creatures.
[1]

44 What does the writer say about humans in the third paragraph?
A They prefer simple solutions to problems such as light pollution.
B They tend to think of light as something positive.
C They have good evidence that street lighting improves safety.
D They spend more time outside now because of improvements in lighting.
[1]

45 Which meeting would the writer organise?

A Natural Sky Group B Star Watchers

Come and hear how small Instead of our usual country
changes could improve both our locations, we’ll meet in the city
own lives and those of many centre tonight for some great
others around the world. views of the night sky.

C Meeting in the town hall tonight D Night-time Walk

Hear local politicians explain how Join us in an evening walk
your money is being used to through the woods to see and
provide brighter, better lighting hear the night-time animals and
in the town centre. birds.

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