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Hints for the Reading Test 
Questions Hints 
 
 
  
Can I write the 
answers in the 
question booklet? 
 
 
 
  
How can 
I 
use time 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 

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Hints for the Writing Test 
Questions Hints 
Answer the task you feel 
Should I do Writing 
most confident about first. 
Task 1 before 
If Task 1 looks easier than 
Task 2? 
Task 2, do that first.
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
My spelling is 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
weak. 
Will my spelling 
A few spelling mistakes 
should not affect your
 
score.
 
score?. 
The time lines are suggestions
What if I don't 
only but it's wise to spend 20 
keep to the 
minutes on Task 1 and 40 
recommended 
minutes on Task 2, since Task 2 
—   times?  
 
is worth more than Task 1.
 
 
Pencil is allowed but make 
Is it OK to write 
sure it is dark enough to be 
in pencil?
easily read by the
 
assessor.
 
 
 

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Hints for the Speaking Test 
Questions 
Hints 
 
 
Practise speaking as much 
How can I prepare myself 
English as possible in a 
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
  
 
 
 
relaxed and friendly way
. 
for the speaking
 
interview? 
Don't rehearse!
Ask the interviewer to 
What should I do if
repeat the question. Don't 
I don't understand 
panic. 
the interviewer? 
 
Ask the interviewer to 
What if I can't think 
give you a few moments 
of anything to say 
to think.
.    straightaway?    .
 
The best speaking is a 
Is it better to speak 
natural conversation. 
accurately? 
Smile and enjoy yourself. 
 
What if my 
 
pronunciation is 
Try to give your voice variety 
not very good? 
of tone to show that you are 
lively and interested. 

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LISTENING PRACTICE TESTS 
There are 3 listening practice tests 
Time allowed for each test: 30 minutes 
 
Before vou start 
All the dialogues and instructions for each test are on the audio 
tape. 
When you are ready to begin the test, start the tape. 
DO NOT STOP THE TAPE BEFORE THE TEST IS FINISHED. 
Photocopy the answer sheet on the next page and practise 
transferring your answers onto it. 
When you have finished each test, check your answers with the 
answer key on page 177.  

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LISTENING ANSWER SHEET 
Photocopy this page to write your answers to each Listening test you practise. 
Test number: 
Enter the number 
in the boxes and 
shade the number 
in the grid. 
 
 
 
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Band Score           Listening Total  

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LISTENING TEST 1 
SECTION 1 
Questions 1-9 
Questions 2-4 
Write your answers in the spaces provided. 
 
Example:        
 
COMPUTER  
 
 
Room B100  
 
 
 
 
 
COMPUTERS IN 
THIS ROOM  
 
COMPUTERS FOR  
USE ONLY  
 
MAXIMUM TIME 
FOR EACH BOOKING  
 

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4. 
 
OPENING TIMES 
MON-FRT  
SAT-SUN  
 
Questions 5-9 
Complete the following statements as briefly as possible. 
5. 
To obtain paper for printing insert ______________________________  
6. 
Automatic  __________________________  checks for computer virus. 
7. 
Barbara's student number is ____________________________ 
8. 
To book a computer, students have to write their__________________  
and __________________ in the book. 
9. 
No  -------------------------- or  ___________________ in the computer 
room. 

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SECTION 2 
Questions 10-16 
Circle the correct letter. 
Example:
  
Barbara and Ricardo have  
A passed their exams  
C finished their course
  
(B) finished their exams 
 D failed their exams
  
 
 
 
10.  Circle the correct letter. 
How much will it cost each person for the riverboat trip? 
A $30 
B $20 
C $25 
D $5 
11.  Circle TWO correct letters. 
Indicate the TWO reasons why Barbara and Ricardo decide NOT to go 
horseriding. 
A  it's too expensive 
B 
they haven't got the right equipment 
C 
it's too far away 
D  Ricardo can't ride a horse 
E 
they don't want to catch a bus 
12. Glide 
the correct letter. 
How much was quoted in the brochure for the hire of a mountain bike? 
A 
$20 per day + $10 deposit 
B 
$10 per day + $20 deposit 
C 
$30 per day + $10 deposit 
D 
$30 per day + $20 deposit 

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13.   Circle the correct letter. 
Where is the bicycle hire place? 
 
14.  Circle the correct letter. 
What is included in the hire charge? 
A 
helmet, panniers and lights 
B 
panniers and repair kit 
C 
helmet and repair kit 
D 
repair kit, helmet and lights 

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15.   Circle the correct letter. 
What did Barbara and Ricardo hire? 
 
 
A B 
 
 
  
c 
D 
16.   O
N 
the receipt below, write in the correct total amount paid by Barbara 
and Ricardo. 
 
Receipt for Bicvcle Hire  
Amount received: 
$  
Date: __  6 ]une _   

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