PET READING TESTS TEST PART Questions 16-20: Read the text and questions below For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer - A, B, C or D -on your answer sheet When I think back to the famous personalities of my teenage years, one name in particular comes to mind Strangely, it isn’t that of an American footballer, even though like other young people of my age, I love American football and has photos of my favorite players all over my bedroom wall And believe it or not, it isn’t the name of one of the many pop groups and stars my friends and I loved to listen to when we met to play our records As well as these football and music heroes, one person was very special Muhammad Ali, one of the famous boxers of all time, was may biggest sporting hero My family weren’t boxing fans but despite this, we would sit around the TV to watch all of his big fights and would often laugh out loud when Ali was interviewed after the fight For those younger readers who may not have heard of the great man, Ali was not only a great boxer, he was also a very entertaining speaker He once famously described his style of boxing: ‘Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” He wasn’t always popular For example, I remember my father arguing with his friends about Ali’ decision not to serve in the US army However, my best memories were of the fights he had with another great boxer of this time, Joe Frasier Many consider these fights to be the greatest of all time I don’t remember his early successes – his Olympic gold medal or the time when he beat World Heavyweight Champion Sonny Liston in 1964 But memories of his later career will stay with me for the rest of my life 16 What is the writer trying to in this text? A describe a personal hero B explain why boxing is such an important sport C discuss the life of Muhammad Ali D talk about his relationship with his father 17 What we learn about the writer’s teenage years? A There were various people he admired B He wasn’t like other teenagers C He didn’t have any other sporting heroes D He used to play a musical instrument in a group with his friends 18 The writer believe that Muhammad Ali A is as well known now as he was in the past B attractive people who didn’t normally watch boxing C sometimes talked too much D was never serious during interviews 19 What does the writer say about Muhammad Ali? A He was wrong not to serve in the army B He and Joe Frasier were the greatest boxers ever C He was a better boxer when he was younger D People sometimes disagreed about his actions 20 What is the best title for this article? A Family memories B A life-long hero C A man loved by all D Boxing: the greatest sport of all PART Questions 21-30: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word - A, B, C or D GROWING TOMATOES There is nothing like home-grown tomatoes They taste (21) better than those you buy in a supermarket And as long (22) _ you protect them from cold weather, give them (23) _ space they need to grow and (24) _ sure they have the nutrients they need to be healthy, you’ll find a (n) (25) _ plant can produce a surprising number of lovely tomatoes for your kitchen There are a lot of different varieties so don’t just grow the (26) _ types Small tomatoes have a sweetness (27) _ children love, while the larger ones are delicious in a salad or sandwich The important thing to remember is to (28) _ the plants warm Any (29) _ of cold weather and you should cover the plants or, (30) _ better, grow them under glass in a greenhouse 21 A so B much C place D turn 22 A as B if C through D when 23 A much B all C more D the 24 A take B get C make D stay 25 A single B one C lonely D only 26 A same B like C equal D similar 27 A what B that C who D where 28 A stay B C keep D make 29 A sight B signal C show D sign 30 A even B more C still D most TEST PART Questions 16-20 Read the text and questions below For each question, choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct answer Letter to editor of TV Weekly Dear Sir/Madam I read Alison Bumham's review of “When we were 12”, and I not agree with her I thought the programme was wonderful - I found the old news pictures really interesting - they helped to bring to life the stories the people were telling After watching the programme, I kept remembering things from my own childhood For example, one day when I was about five, I was going to school on the bus by myself (this was the late 1940s) My mother had given me exactly the right money for a return ticket I held out my hand with the money in it - one big com on top of one little coin The bus conductor took the big top coin only and she gave me a ticket, but it was a pink one for a single journey I needed a white one for a return journey, but I was too frightened to say anything When school finished for the day, I couldn't catch the bus home - I had to walk As an adult, whenever I've been in a situation where I need to say something or take some action, this early memory of my bus ride comes back to me, and I'm able to take control of the situation I would like to say to the director, Bret Chrysler, carry on making this kind of programme Too much TV these days is quiz shows and so-called 'reality programmes' I appreciate the human story that can make me laugh and cry Yours faithfully Chris Daniels 16 What is Chris Daniels' reason for sending this letter? A He thinks Alison will be interested in his childhood story B He wants to describe his feelings about the programme C He wants Alison to change her opinion D He hopes that other readers will support him 17 Chris Daniels includes the story about the bus ticket A because it's similar to one of the stories on the TV programme B to show how the programme made him think C because he thinks the readers of TV Weekly will enjoy it D to talk about how miserable his childhood was 18 In the story about the bus ticket, why did Chris Daniels have to walk home? A The bus was late B The conductor didn't want him on the bus C He hadn't got a return ticket D He had lost his bus ticket 19 What does Chris Daniels now think about his experience on the bus? A He believes it helps him to be more confident B He wishes it hadn't happened C He remembers it every time he gets on a bus D He feels angry when he thinks about it 20 Which of these sentences would Chris Daniels be most pleased to read in a reply to his letter? A You'll be interested to know that we've received letters both 'for' and 'against' this programme B We are pleased to tell you that the TV company has promised to show fewer old news pictures C We're always happy to know what our readers think about TV programmes D You'll be pleased to know that the TV company has just told us that work will start on a second series in the autumn PART Questions 21-30 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, choose the letter A,B, C or D, next to the correct word DEATH VALLEY The hottest place on earth is Death Valley, (21) …………… is located in the Mojave Desert in California In 1913 the temperature there (22) …………… to an unbelievable 56.7°C For many years the (23) …………… for the highest temperature had been held by the Mediterranean city of El Azizia (24) …………… northern Libya, where it was thought the temperature was 58°C one day in 1922 However, in 2012 scientists decided that a mistake had been (25) …………… and that the temperature hadn't been quite this (26) …………… Death Valley got its English name in 1849, (27) …………… people went there to (28) …………… for gold The Native Americans called the valley 'tumpisa', meaning 'rock paint' This refers to the paint that was made (29) …………… clay found in the area Despite its name, only one person is ever known to have died in Death Valley (30) …………… the gold rush of the mid-nineteenth century 21 A how B where C which D what 22 A rose B lifted C came D arrived 23 A goal B score C number D record 24 A at B in C on D with 25 A set B made C done D had 26 A big B strong C tall D high 27 A when B where C then D since 28 A work B find C search D go 29 A from B by C in D for 30 A since B during C while D when TEST PART Questions 16-20: Read the text and questions below For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer - A, B, C or D -on your answer sheet CAREER CHOICES Dr Tom Halisham talks about life as a university professor I've worked at a university for many years My opinion of university life when I started my first job was mixed On the one hand, I enjoyed working in an academic environment and teaching a subject that I loved But I also felt nervous about having so many very talented colleagues around me They were experts in my subject and very well-known in the field of psychology However, I quickly got used to the job and over time I worked my way up to a senior position in the university Being a professor is a very rewarding profession, mainly because the job involves so many different activities I always go home at the end of the day feeling that I've done something interesting Some of my time is spent teaching classes or helping students with their research I'm also expected to publish research of my own quite regularly, which can take up a lot of time However, the reward is the chance to travel the world to share my research at conferences and to meet old friends and new colleagues In many ways I'm free to decide what I want to research, which conferences I want to attend and, in some cases, what subjects I want to teach I once read that being a professor is regarded as one of the least stressful professions but things have changed over the years Competition between universities has increased and as a result, what was once a relaxed, leisurely occupation is now much busier Nevertheless, I think I'm very lucky to be in the profession I'm in I'd certainly recommend it to anyone thinking of following a similar career 16 What is Dr Halisham's main reason for writing this article? A to argue that being a professor has changed B to explain what his favorite activity is C to describe his job D to explain how he became a professor 17 What does he like most about being a professor? A He earns a lot of money B He can different things C He can spend time with his students D He gets the chance to publish his research 18 What we learn about his research? A He does research into the tourist industry B He wishes it didn't take up so much time C He gets the opportunity to go to other countries D He gets help from his students 19 What is his attitude to being a professor now? A It isn't as enjoyable as it used to be B There is more to than before C It isn't stressful any more D He is in competition with his colleagues 20 What would he write in his diary? A A busy week- but interesting B I spent all week doing the same old things C What a stressful week! D Another boring week comes to the end PART Questions 21-30: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word - A, B, C or D THE NILE CROCODILE The Nile crocodile is one of the most frightening creatures in the (21) ………… world (22) ………… the reptiles, it is second in size only to the salt water crocodile It can grow up to six meters in length and weighs up to 900 kilos It lives in sub-Saharan Africa and is (23) ………… in lakes and rivers It eats (24) ………… anything (25) ………….fish make up most of its (26) …………., it also (27) ………… any large animals that get too close to the edge of a river This includes humans, hundreds of whom are said to be victims (28) ………… year Despite its reputation as a dangerous killer, the Nile crocodile is a good parent and, unlike many other reptiles, it (29) ………… sure its eggs are protected (30) ………… the minute they hatch 21 A natural B real C normal D wild 22 A Among B Between C With D For 23 A discovered B found C met D searched 24 A about B most C almost D quite 25 A So B Then C Yet D Although 26 A diet B food C meals D menu 27 A fi ghts B battles C attacks D beats 28 A most B the C each D all 29 A keeps B holds C takes D makes 30 A up B until C along D for TEST PART Questions 16-20: Read the text and questions below For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer - A, B, C or D -on your answer sheet The Internet affects the way we shop, how we communicate with each other, how we find answers to questions and much more But for some time there have been concerns that the older generation are being left behind because they are unable to use a computer However, this is changing and several charities and community groups now help older people to get online Paul Robinson runs one such charity, Seniors Online Paul worked for an IT company before deciding to leave his well-paid job and start the charity As he explains, 'I used to spend a few hours a week helping some older people use the Internet at the local library and I could see the difference it made to their lives It can be quite lonely for the elderly when their children move away to find work and start a family of their own Learning how to use email and receive photographs of their children and grandchildren was a wonderful experience for them And when I saw what a big effect it had on their lives, I left my job and set up Seniors Online We run training courses so that older people can enjoy the same opportunities as the rest of us.' One of Paul's students is 89-year-old Betty, who had never used a computer in her life before she joined one of the classes That was six months ago and Betty has now completed the course and received her 'graduation' certificate 'I joined a class so I could learn how to use email to keep in touch with members of my family,' she says 'That's been fantastic but the best thing of all has been learning how to research my family history online Using a computer was a bit scary to begin with because you think you'll something terrible if you press the wrong key But you soon learn that you can't really break anything - and the teachers are very patient I think all people my age should a course like this.' 16 What is the writer trying to in this text? A tell older people that they have to learn how to use the Internet B describe how the Internet can benefit older people C help Paul get money for his charity D encourage children to keep in touch with their elderly parents 17 Paul left his job with the IT company because A his salary there wasn't very good B he realized how important the Internet was to older people C he wanted to work in his local library D he wanted to help parents find their children 18 Betty started a computer course A to get a qualification B to find out how to research her family history C to learn how to send and receive emails D to learn how to fix her computer 19 According to Betty, A it doesn't matter if you damage the computer B it can be difficult to use the keyboard C the teachers take the time to help you D you need to be patient to learn how to use a computer 20 What might Paul say about the Internet? A Older people aren’t getting enough help to use it B It’s too difficult for older people C Families should help elderly relatives use it D Older people need it more than young people PART Questions 21-30: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word - A, B, C or D The History of Film The world’s first film was shown in 1895 (0) ………….two French brothers, Louis and Auguste Lumiere Although it only (21)…………….of short, simple scenes, people loved it and films have (22)…………popular ever since The first films were silent, with titles on the screen to (23)………….the story Soon the public had (24)………… favorite actors and actresses and, in this (25) …… , the first film stars appeared In 1927, the first ‘ talkie’, a film with sound, was shown and from then on, the public (26)…………only accept this kind of film Further improvements continued, particularly in America, (27)……….produced 95% of all films With the arrival of television in the 1950s, (28)………people went to see films, but in (29)………years cinema audiences have grown again More countries have started to produce films that influence film-making and there are currently (30)………nation film industries A by B in C from D at 21 A consisted B contained C belonged D held 22 A gone B been C made D kept 23 A join B read C explain D perform 24 A your B his C our D their 25 A reason B way C method D result 26 A should B would C might D will 27 A who B where C when D which 28 A otherB each C fewer D any 29 A recent B now C modern D present 30 A many B lots C much D plenty TEST PART Questions 16-20: Read the text and questions below For each question, mark the letter next to the correct answer - A, B, C or D -on your answer sheet LIFE WITHOUT THE BOX Could you live without a TV for one year? What would you with all that spare time? Philippa Curling wanted to see if it was possible and persuaded her family to give theirs up for one whole year 'I live with my husband and our two children,’ explains Philippa, 'and I realized just how much time we spent sitting in front of the TV The children switched it on first thing in the morning and again when they got back from school My husband and I were no better We'd spend the evening together talking about very little other than what programme was on at the time But then the family decided, after lots of arguments, that we would try to without it for one year We had the Internet and everyone was allowed to watch some of the recorded programmes if they had a good reason for doing so.' And so, on 24th July last year, the Carling family sold their TV Eleven months have now gone by and Philippa believes the experiment has been a great success As she explains: 'We were all surprised at how easy it was The immediate result was we all started to read a lot more, including the children We spend time together after dinner playing board games around the table and the children finish their homework a lot quicker than before We talk about what will happen when the year comes to an end and the children have always said they want the TV back But they've also admitted that life has been good without it.' So will the TV return when the year comes to an end next month? 'We're not sure,' says Philippa 'We might decide to buy a new one or we might not The important thing is we've all learnt that life can carry on without one It can even be fun!' 16 What is the writer trying to in this text? A explain how a family lived without a TV B persuade readers to give up their TV for a year C argue that TV programmes are boring D warn parents about the dangers of TV 17 What we learn about Philippa's family? A She and her husband didn't watch much TV B They argued about which programmes to watch C They all agreed to try the experiment D Their TV was on all day 18 The family used the Internet A to watch TV programmes B to find out which programmes they were missing C to communicate with others who were doing the same experiment D to find good reasons for not having a TV 19 What does Philippa say about the experiment? A She was surprised at how much free time they had B The children now read more than her and her husband C The children's schoolwork has improved D It wasn't as difficult to live without TV as she had thought 20 What might Philippa say about TV? A It’s best to watch TV when you have spare time B Life doesn’t come to an end without a TV C Parents should stop children watching TV in the morning D Children find it too hard to live without TV PART Questions 21-30: Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, mark the letter next to the correct word - A, B, C or D MORRIS DANCING Morris dancing is a kind of English dance that has been around (21) ………… hundreds of years There are many different Morris groups around the UK (22) …………… group has its own style of dance that (23) …………… a story from the area it comes from Some groups dress up in plain white shirts and trousers and wave a white handkerchief around their heads (24) …………… is claimed that this style of dance dates back to a time (25) …………… the workers made fun of the rich landowners, who used to follow the fashion of carrying white handkerchiefs, in another style of dance you (26) …………… see groups wearing brightly- coloured clothes, decorated hats and bells tied around their knees The (27) …………… of the bells ringing is traditionally meant to welcome the arrival (28) …………… spring Morris groups sometimes include musicians who play instruments Morris dancers (29) …………… all over the UK and you will find them at important festivals (30) …………… as on May Day or at Christmas 21 A already B for 22 A All 23 A tells 24 A It 25 A that 26 A often frequent 27 A call 28 A to 29 A serve perform 30 A like B B B B B Some speaks They who normal C since C C C C when C The says There usual B sound B at B behave C noise C in C show B same C such D in D Each D makes D What D which D D song D of D D still TEST PART Questions 16-20 Read the text and questions below For each question, choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct answer GREENWOODS HOLIDAY VILLAGE If you want to take the whole family on holiday, and keep everybody happy, then I have found just the place for you I recently went with a group of friends to stay at the Greenwood Holiday Village, which is open from May until October Built in the centre of a forest, Greenwood is a place to stay whatever the weather is Its main attraction for families is the indoor World of Water, where young and old people can have fun in the different pools Some of these, however, are for serious swimmers only For sporty people, the Country Club offers tennis, squash and badminton If your children are too young to join in these sports, there are activity clubs Greenwood is a good place for families as it is traffic-free - you explore on foot or by bike Some people complained that this was inconvenient, but I was pleased to be out in the fresh air For evening entertainment, there are shows and cinemas Accommodation is in a variety of apartments of different sizes These have up to four bedrooms, a kitchen and a bathroom, as well as a dining area Before going, I thought the apartments might not be big enough for all of us, but I was pleasantly surprised - it was not too crowded at all I'll definitely go back to Greenwood next year Why don't you give it a try? Visit their website for further information now! 16 What is the writer's main purpose in writing this text? A to give her opinion of the holiday village B to describe what her family did at the holiday village C to give advice to a friend going to the holiday village D to complain about the holiday village 17 From the text, the reader can find out A the best way to get to the holiday village B the best time of year to visit the holiday village C what activities are available at the holiday village D how to reserve accommodation at the holiday village 18 What does the writer think about the holiday village? A The apartments there are not big enough B It is not convenient because you cannot use your car C It can only be enjoyed in good weather D There is something there for all ages 19 What does the writer say about the apartments? A There is not much space between them B Each one has its own bathroom C They all have four bedrooms D Not all of them have dining areas 20 Which postcard would somebody send from the holiday village? A Dear Jane, The children love the beach and all the activities We've got a lovely 4-bedroom apartment Love, B Dear Jane, As it's April, the weather isn't good, but it doesn't matter as there's a lovely swimming pool Love, C Dear Jane, My parents love the swimming pool, and the children love riding around the forest on their bicycles Love, D Dear Jane, We're a bit disappointed that we have to drive everywhere, but there are lots to see and Love, PART Questions 21-30 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, choose the letter A,B, C or D, next to the correct word MONEY What is money? The pound, the dollar or the euro are actually just (0) ………… a gram or a kilometer The difference is that you can exchange money for something (21) ………… A ten pound note may buy a book, a huge bag of sweets, or a (22) ………… of cinema tickets But the note itself is only a printed (23) ………… of paper which costs almost nothing to make Thousands of years (24) ………… , people didn’t have money as we know (25) ………… There were no banks (26) ………… even shops In those days, Mr Green the farmer exchanged the corn he (27) ………… grown for Mr Hive’s honey This was an exchange arranged between two (28) ………… , each of whom had something that the other wanted But in time, most societies invented their own “currencies” (29) ………… that people could exchange more The different currencies began to join together, which is why (30) ………… everyone uses the same currency in their country A like B as C similar D same 21 A other B else C another D apart 22 A couple B double C few D several 23 A slice B part C side D piece 24 A since B past C before D ago 25 A them B it C some D that 26 A or B neither C and D but 27 A did B was C had D has 28 A jobs B people C things D goods 29 A for 30 A tomorrow B by B today C because C recently D so D soon TEST PART Questions 16-20 Read the text and questions below For each question, choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct answer Being an older student At 32, I have just finished my first year at university As well as attending lectures regularly, I have had to learn to read books quickly and write long essays I decided to go to university after fourteen years away from the classroom As a secretary, although I was earning a reasonable amount of money, I was bored doing something where I hardly had to think I became more and more depressed by the idea that I was stuck in the job I was jealous of the students at the local university, who looked happy, carefree and full of hope, and part of something that I wanted to explore further However, now that I’ve actually become a student I find it hard to mix with younger colleagues They are always mistaking me for a lecturer and asking me questions I can’t answer I also feel separated from the lecturers because, although we are the same age, I know so much less than them But I am glad of this opportunity to study because I know I need a qualification to get a rewarding job, which is really important to me Unlike most eighteen-year-olds, I much prefer a weekend with my books to one out partying Then there are the normal student benefits of long holidays and theater and cinema discounts I often have doubts about what I’ll after university, but I hope that continuing my education at this late date has been a wise choice 16 What is the writer trying to in the text? A help lecturers understand older students B explain her reasons for returning to study C suggest some good methods for studying D complain about the attitude of young students 17 What can a reader find out about the writer from this text? A when she left school B how long her university course is C where she will work in future D what subject she is studying 18 How did the writer feel about her job as a secretary? A Her salary wasn’t good enough B It gave her the opportunity to study C It didn’t make use of her brain D Her colleagues made her depressed 19 In her spare time, the writer likes to A go out to parties B earn some money C travel a lot D extra study 20 Which of these sentences describes the writer? A She realizes the value of a university degree B She gets on well with the other students C She is confident about the future D She finds university life easier than she expected PART Questions 21-30 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, choose the letter A,B, C or D, next to the correct word THE ROCKIES The Rocky Mountains run almost the length (0)………… North America They start in the North-west, but lie only a (21)………hundred miles from the centre in more southern areas Although the Rockies are smaller (22)………the Alps, they are no less wonderful There are many roads across the Rockies, (23)…………the best way to see them is to (24)………… by train You start from Vancouver, (25)…………….most attractive of Canada’s big cities Standing with its feet in the water and its head in the mountains, this city (26)………………its residents to sky on slopes just 15 minutes by car from the city (27)…………… Thirty passenger trains a day used to (28)………… off from Vancouver on the cross-continent railway Now there are just three a week, but the ride is still a great adventure You sleep on board, (29)…………is fun, but travel through some of the best (30)………………at night A of B down C in D through 21 A many B lot C few D couple 22 A from B to C as D than 23 A but B because C unless D since 24 A drive B travel C ride D pass 25 A a B one C the D its 26 A lets B allows C offers D gives 27 A center B circle C middle D heart 28 A leave B get C take D set 29 A when B which C who D where 30 A scenery B view C site D beauty TEST PART Questions 16-20 Read the text and questions below For each question, choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct answer They said it would be fun! So, you think you’d like to be a film extra? Well, read this description of Chris Maitlan’s last job and then decide! When my phone rang last Thursday, I recognized the number immediately as my agent Caroline’s She asked if I wanted to work the next day on a film called Day of Disaster My diary was full that week, but I said I would cancel my plans for the next day I was worried that if I turned her down now, she would never offer me work again Also, I needed the money I arrived at the film set on time, at a.m., still half asleep The assistant director told me to go to the costume department, where they put lots of nasty, sticky make-up on me to make it look like I had been in an accident Then, for the next few hours, we just had to wait Most of us had forgotten to bring anything to read and we were too far away to watch the filming, so we passed the morning talking and joking together Finally, the assistant director came over He told me I was going to play a blind man and put a bandage over my eyes During the filming, the other extras had to look after me Sometimes after lunch, I took off my bandage and threw it away The assistant director asked me what I had done with it, but I told him I’d accidentally lost it that afternoon Luckily he believed me! At p.m., the director said we could go and have our make-up removed I was so keen to get home I got straight into my car still covered in blood and dirt I don’t know what the garage staff thought when I stopped to fill up with petro! 16 What is the writer doing in the text? A giving advice on how to become a film extra B explaining why he wanted to become a film extra C giving an accurate description of the work of film extras D complaining about the conditions in which film extras work 17 What does Chris say about Caroline's offer of work? A He felt he had to accept it, even though he had something else to B He was a bit disappointed with the kind of work she offered C He was excited because he thought the film sounded interesting D He was surprised at the amount of money she offered 18 Chris spent his time in the waiting area A chatting to the other extras B putting his make-up and costume on C reading the book he had brought with him D watching the stars of the film performing 19 Why did the other extras have to help Chris? A He got injured during filming B He couldn't see what he was doing C He had never done this kind of work before D He had thrown away part of his costume 20 What would Chris say about his day as a film extra? A I felt lively at the beginning of the day, but by the end I was really tired and couldn’t wait to get home B I was held up in traffic in the morning but once I got there I enjoyed getting dressed up in my costume C Most of the people there were very friendly but I didn’t get on with the assistant director – I had an argument with him D It was a long day, although we didn’t that much work We finished late so I didn’t stay behind to get cleaned up PART Questions 21-30 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, choose the letter A,B, C or D, next to the correct word PONY EXPRESS Before 1860 there was no quick way of getting mail (0) ………… the east and the west of the United States There were no railways at that (21) ………… and most mail was sent by coach It usually (22) ………… at least 25 days for coaches to (23) ………… the coast So in 1860 it (24) ………… decided to send mail by “Pony Express”, which was much faster Riders (25) ………… very fast horses were placed along the route They were at (26) ………… distances from each other and the mail was handed from one rider to the next Riders were all (27) ………… to travel between twenty and thirty kilometers (28) ………… day on very bad roads At each stop two minutes were (29) ………… for exchanging the mail bags, but riders were often held up by awful weather (30) ………… closed the roads With the invention of telegraph in 1861, the demand for Pony Express disappeared A between B from C among D by 21 A time B date C age D season 22 A spent B lasted C took D passed 23 A get B arrive C come D reach 24 A had B was C has D is 25 A for B off C with D behind 26 A like B equal C same D level 27 A wished B wanted C expected D hoped 28 A a B one C some D any 29 A let B allowed C done D made 30 A which B where C what D when TEST PART Questions 16-20 Read the text and questions below For each question, choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct answer Who let the dogs out? I’ve always known that dogs are intelligent animals, but even I was surprised when I heard about a dog called Red, at the Battersea Dogs’ Home in London The Home has been caring for lost and unwanted animals for over 140 years Recently, the staff there got a shock when they came to work in the morning They found that some of the dogs had got out of their kennels during the night, opened cupboards and taken out food and toys And it happened again, and again The manager, Becky Blackmore, described how as many as nine dogs were escaping every night ‘We came in to chaos,’ she said ‘Dogs were running were running around having fun and games and causing a lot of mess We couldn’t understand it” Someone or something was unlocking the kennels during the night Becky decided that the only way to solve the mystery was to put in cameras to record how the dogs were getting out When she and her staff played back the recording, they saw Red, a three-year old lurcher, put his nose through the bars of his kennel and use his teeth to press the button that opened his door That was clever enough, but Red did more: he unlocked the kennels next to his and let those dogs out too The group went along the corridor, broke into cupboards and stole dog biscuits and toys to play with Becky Blackmore said, ‘It’s surprising, because lurchers aren’t famous for their intelligence It’s amazing that he worked out how to open his own kennel, but also that he then let all his friends out.’ Like most of us, I suppose, Red didn’t like to party alone! The story has a happy ending: after Red was shown on television, several people came forward and offered to give him a new home as a family pet ‘We are very pleased about this,’ said a member of staff at the Dogs’ Home ‘Lurchers are usually difficult to find homes for When Red arrived here four months ago, he was very thin and in poor condition Now he can look forward to a comfortable new life with an owner who wants him.’ 16 What is the writer’s main purpose in the text? A to describe the work done by the Battersea Dogs’ Home B to give an example of how clever dogs can be C to complain about dogs escaping from the Dogs’ Home D to ask people to look after unwanted dogs 17 What can readers find out from this text? A that Red didn’t like being at the Dogs’ Home B that Red and the other dogs escaped because they were hungry C that when Red and his friends escaped they had a good time D that Red and his friends enjoyed being recorded by the camera 18 What did Red after he got out of his kennel at night? A He took biscuits and toys back to the other dogs B He showed the other dogs how to unlock their doors D He released the other dogs 19 How did Becky Blackmore feel about what Red did? A She was surprised because she didn’t think lurchers were clever enough to that B She was angry because he ate the staff’s biscuits C She was pleased because he became a TV star D She was worried because of the security problems it caused 20 Which TV programme is about Red? A Tonight on Animal Matters: how security cameras found a dog that went missing in London B Tonight on Animal Matters: a Dogs’ Home that keeps its animal happy with night-time parties C Tonight on Animal Matters: the clever dog that could unlock doors D Tonight on Animal Matters: the dogs that rob people’s houses during the night PART Questions 21-30 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, choose the letter A,B, C or D, next to the correct word CAMPING Although (0)………… groups of people have always lived outdoors in tents, camping as we know it today only began to be (21) ………… about 50 years ago The increase in the use of cars and improvements in camping (22) ………… have allowed more people to travel longer (23) ………… into the countryside and to stay there in greater comfort Many campers like to be (24) ………… themselves in quiet areas, so they (25) ………… their tent and food and walk or cycle into the forests or the mountains Others, preferring to be near people, drive to a public or privatelyowned campsite (26) ………… has up-to-date facilities, (27) ………… hot showers and swimming pools Whether campers are (28) ………… in the mountains or on a busy site, they should remember to (29) ………… the area clean or tidy In the forests, they must put out any fires and keep food hidden to avoid attracting (30) ………… animals A some B every C both D each 21 A famous B popular C favorite D current 22 A tools B baggage C equipment D property 23 A ways B directions C voyages D distances 24 A on B by C at D of 25 A take B make C pick D 26 A where B who C which D when 27 A such B like C as D just 28 A lonely B single C separate D alone 29 A remain B stay C leave D let 30 A wild B natural C loose D free TEST 10 PART Questions 16-20 Read the text and questions below For each question, choose the letter A, B, C or D next to the correct answer Baking by Sam Jarvis, aged 12 My grandmother loves making bread and cakes, and is always surprised that the rest of my family never Jo any baking So my parents decided they'd take me and my younger sister on a course, so that we could all find out how to make bread - and pizza, our favorite food! We booked our places, and set off for Oakton Farm in the countryside It was a very long drive, and when we arrived we went straight to bed The next morning we got up early, fed the ducks on the lake, and looked at the bull in the next field Then we met our teacher, Michael, who seemed quite strict, and the other parents and children, who were really friendly The cooking part was brilliant Michael gave us long white coats to wear, which we all felt a bit silly in Then we all made bread rolls, mixing flour and water with our hands My sister kept complaining at first Then even she started to enjoy it, and to concentrate on following the instructions Dad made lots of mess, I got flour on the floor and in my hair, and Mum didn't even get angry! I took ages to make my rolls, though We finally put our initials on the bottom of each roll, then made some pizzas and decorated them, which was fun And we didn't even have to the washing-up! For something to while the pizzas were cooking, we all went for a swim in the lake It was fantastic Then we went back inside and are our pizzas They were the best we'd ever tasted! 16 What is Sam trying to in the text? A explain how to bake cakes B discuss the importance of knowing how to cook C describe how he enjoyed a day with his family D inform readers about life on a farm 17 Sam's parents took the children to Oakton Farm because they wanted them to A learn a new skill B make something for their grandmother C spend time in the countryside D meet other people the same age 18 What we learn about Oakton Farm? A It had lots of animals living there B It was far from where they lived C It was just like Sam expected D It was run by a friendly man 19 What does Sam say about his cooking experience? A He was better at it than his sister B He liked wearing the clothes he was given C He could be untidy without getting into trouble D He was the first to finish 20 What might Sam write in a postcard to his grandmother? A I made some great bread rolls, but my sister ate them because we didn't know who they belonged to B We had to clean up the kitchen, like at your house But we've made great pizza, just like you taught us C I loved it, but my sister didn't really She found it hard to what the teacher told her D We liked swimming in the lake - it helped to pass the time while we waited for our lovely pizzas to be ready PART Questions 21-30 Read the text below and choose the correct word for each space For each question, choose the letter A,B, C or D, next to the correct word Little cat, little cat, where have you been? When Bo the cat (0) ………… to explore a furniture van, she had a bigger adventure than she expected She was discovered (21) ………… the driver, after he had completed a (22) ………… of over 500 km It was (23) ………… end of a long day The driver and the cat were both hungry He gave her some milk and started making enquiries He telephoned his last (24) ………… , but they had not lost a cat It was getting late, so he took Bo home for the night and (25) ………… morning delivered her to an animal hospital The cat’s owner (26) ………… done some detective work too After (27) ………… everywhere for the cat, he suddenly remembered the furniture van (28) ………… had made a delivery to a neighbor Fortunately, he (29) ………… the name of the company He called their office and in a short time Bo was (30) ………… safety A decided B suggested C insisted D persuaded 21 A of B from C at D by 22 A trip B visit C tour D travel 23 A an B some C the D any 24 A shoppers B buyers C callers D customers 25 A next B following C tomorrow D other 26 A has B is C had D was 27 A seeing B searching C watching D spying 28 A what B this C it D which 29 A called B remembered C saw D reminded 30 A given B brought C returned D taken ... is regarded as one of the least stressful professions but things have changed over the years Competition between universities has increased and as a result, what was once a relaxed, leisurely... enjoyable as it used to be B There is more to than before C It isn't stressful any more D He is in competition with his colleagues 20 What would he write in his diary? A A busy week- but interesting... covered in blood and dirt I don’t know what the garage staff thought when I stopped to fill up with petro! 16 What is the writer doing in the text? A giving advice on how to become a film extra B