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Question 2
Paper 1 Reading (1 hour) Article shoul
need to agree
Part 1
1 D 2 C 3 A 4 B 5 D 6 A 7 B 8 C Clear organi!
Part 2
Language of
9 F 10 C llG 12 A 13H 14 E 15 B
Consistent re
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19 C 20 C 21 D 22 C 23 C Target readel
16 B 17 A 18 D
24 A 25 C 26 B 27 A 28 D 29 B 30 A Would be inf

Question 3
Paper 2 Writing (1 hour 20 minutes) Content
Story should
Task-specific Mark Schemes
Part 1 Storyline shoi
Question 1 Range
Narrative ten
Content Vocabulary a
The letter must include all the points in the notes:

1) make positive comment about Science Festival and/or visit

2) say which talk is preferred and why (accept no preference with reason)
Consistent rel
3) ask Chris something else about the festival/visit

4) explain why writer is unable to stay longer.

Organisation and cohesion

Clear organisation of ideas, with suitable paragraphing, linking and opening and closing
formulae as appropriate to the task.
Language relating to the functions above.
Voca bulary relating to task. Organisation
Appropriacy of register and format Clear organis
Consistent register and format appropriate to the situation and target reader, observing Range
grammar and spelling conventions. Language of I
Target reader Appropriacy
Would be informed. Consistent rei

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should explain how the writer makes friends and give opinion as to whether friends
to agree on everything.
)r;zantsatzon and cohesion
organisation of ideas, with suitable paragraphing and linking.

'L<1H~;uage of explaining, describing and giving opinion .

.Appropriacy of register and format
Consistent register suitable to the situation and target reader.
Target reader
Would be informed .

. Content
Story should continue from prompt sentence.
Organisation and cohesion
Storyline should be clear. Paragraphing could be minimal.
Narrative tenses.
Vocabulary appropriate to the chosen topic of story.
Appropriacy of register and format
Consistent register appropriate to the story.
Target reader
Would be able to follow the storyline.

Question 4
Review should give reader a clear impression of a thriller and say why people would enjoy
Organisation and cohesion
Clear organisation of ideas, with suitable paragraphing and linking.
Language of describing, explaining and giving opinion.
Appropriacy of register and format
Consistent register suitable to the situation and target reader.
Target reader
Would be informed.

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Question Sa
Essay should explain who the Phantom of the Opera was and give information about past life.
Organisation and cohesion
Clear organisation of ideas, with suitable paragraphing and linking.
Language of describing, explaining and expressing opinion.
Vocabulary relating to story and characters.
Appropriacy of register and format
Consistent register suitable to the situation and target reader.
Target reader
Would be informed.

Question Sb
Article should describe Miss Havisham and explain why she is strange.
Organisation and cohesion
Clear organisation of ideas, with suitable paragraphing and linking.
Language of describing, explaining and expressing opinion.
Vocabulary relating to story and characters.
Appropriacy of register and format
Consistent register suitable to the situation and target reader.
Target reader
Would be informed.

Paper 3 Use of English (45 minutes)

Part 1
1B 2 D 3 A 4 C 5 B 6 A 7 C 8D 9D
10 C 11C 12 B
Part 2
13 When I Whenever I As 14 only 15 which 16 be 17 long
18 whether I if 19 is 20 take 21 from 22 any 23 might I may I could
24 other

Part 3
25 popularity 26 occupations 27 extraordinarily 28 photographers
29 scenery 30 powerful 31 spectacular 32 encouraged 33 suitable
34 energetic

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35 n't/not high I enough (for me) 36 warmer than I it used to
t past life. 37 a lot of I difference between 38 long as I there isn't / is not
39 wish (that) I I had/'d gone/been 40 such a I success / successful one
41 result of I the train('s) being/running/arriving 42 was found I guilty of

Paper 4 Listening (approximately 40 minutes)

Part 1
1 B 2 C 3 C 4 C 5 A 6 C 7 C 8 B

Part 2
9 weekend 10 water taxi 11 (noisy) car park / parking(-)lot 12 (evening) market
13 motorbike / motor cycle 14 mountains 15 colours 16 diving
17 simple (and) fresh 18 marmalade

Part 3
19 D 20 A 21 F 22 E 23 C

Part 4
24 B 25 C 26 B 27 C 28 A 29 C 30 A

Transcript This is the Cambridge First Certificate in English Listening Test. Test One.
I am going to give you the instructions for this test. I shall introduce each
part of the test and give you time to look at the questions. At the start of
each piece you will hear this sound:
You will hear each piece twice.
Remember, while you are listening, write your answers on the question
paper. You will have five minutes at tbe end of the test to copy your answers
onto the separate answer sheet.
There will now be a pause. Please ask any questions now, because you must
not speak during the test.
could [pause]
Now open your question paper and look at Part One.

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PART 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 to
8, choose the best answer, A, B or C.

Question 1 One.
You hear a woman talking on the radio about a trip to a rock festival.
Why was she at the rock festival?
A to surprise her friends
B to spend time with her son
C to keep an eye on her son
You might well ask what a mother of three was doing in a mud-drenched field
with just her fourteen-year-old son, a sleeping bag and fifty-five thousand rock
fans. My friends certainly did. Basically, we had decided to get rid of the family
holiday and do things individually, on a one-to-one basis with each of our boys
be with them and give them lots of attention. Family holidays are all very
well if you get on, but my three sons seem to have spent most of the last few
years fighting each other, which is not exactly the right atmosphere for a nice,
relaxing break.
[The recording is repeated.]

Question 2 Two.
You overhear a man and a woman talking about the woman's first week in a
new job.
What does she say about it?
A It was frightening.
B It was boring.
C It was tiring.
Man: You've just finished your first week nursing, haven't you? What was it like?
Woman: Not quite what I expected. I knew it would be hard work and it would leave
me with little energy for other things but I was surprised how interesting it was
and there is so much to learn.
Man: What were the patients like?
Woman: They seemed to be all right. I thought I'd have problems in the first few days
you hear quite scary stories about people getting things wrong, patients
complaining, tough bosses. But in fact, when you're working so hard, you
don't worry about things like that, you just get on with the job.

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[The recording is repeated.]
Question 3 Three.

On the radio, you hear a review of a new travel hook.

What is the reviewer's opinion of the book?

A It is generally rather disappointing.

B It is a surprisingly detailed account.

C It relies too heavily on written descriptions.

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, of the family Having broadcast an interview with Martin Eaves at the end of last year,
h of our boys we knew what to expect from this book and we've been eagerly awaiting
e all very its release. Now we've got our hands on a copy, and it hasn't disappointed.
the last few Intrigued by tales of the Vazimba people - a mysterious tribe in Madagascar,
'e for a nice, Martin packs his bags and sets off to search out the truth. Madagascan
Journey is a fascinating mix of historical detail, adventure and humour. My
only reservation concerns the illustrations. The map is sketchy to say the least
and, much as I enjoyed the descriptive passages, a few more photos to help
me visualise the place would have been welcome.
[The recording is repeated.]
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Question 4 Four.

You hear a journalist talking about an athlete called Helen Wright.

What is the journalist's main point?

A Helen lacks the will to win.

B Helen has always shown a natural talent.

C Helen is beginning to take running more seriously.

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Speak to most athletes and they'll tell you how they ran before they could walk
and how, by the third year of secondary school, there was no one anywhere
near them when they were crossing the finishing line. But Helen never
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bothered much with running at primary school, and only joined a running club
to keep a friend company, and she wasn't the fastest then. Helen didn't win
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anything last year either, but she isn't complaining as she came away with
a bronze medal in the regional championships. She's certainly putting her
athletics higher up her list of priorities these days.

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[The recording is repeated.]

Question 5 Five.

You overhear a man and a woman talking about holidays.

How did the woman feel about her holiday on a cruise ship?

A She regretted that the stops had been so short.

B She thought the accommodation was inadequate.

C She found the other passengers uninteresting.

Man: Where did you go on holiday last year?

Woman: We did a cruise around the Mediterranean.

Man: I went on one once, but I didn't feel comfortable. The cabins were so small. I

felt I was trapped.

Woman: Well, we had lots of opportunities to go ashore to explore, although I

would've preferred it if we'd had longer in port for more sightseeing.

Man: That's the bit I enjoyed most, being able to get away from the other


Woman: Actually, that wasn't a problem. I'd expected them to be older than me but

that wasn't the case.

[The recording is repeated.]

Question 6 Six.

You turn on the radio and hear a man talking about modern life.

What point is the man making about life today?

A People are lucky to be given a number of choices.

B People need to concentrate on improving their lifestyle.

C People often find life can get too complicated.

Let me give you an example of what seems to be happening more and more
these days. Suppose you learn of two jobs, one with modest pay but good
career prospects and another offering a high salary but fewer prospects. You
make your decision, only to be lucky enough to be{)ffered a third job in an
office near the sea. Suddenly, you are given the opportunity to improve the
environment you live and work in, so as a result you are left feeling confused
and wondering how best to get that perfect job and lifestyle.
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Question 7 Seven.

You hear a writer talking on the radio.

What is she explaining?

A why she writes about the past

B how her style of writing has changed

C where her inspiration comes from

Ever since I was a little girl in India, I've been prompted by events and my
emotions to pick up the pen. Back then, I wrote poems, short stories and
songs. I have a very vivid imagination. As far back as I can remember, I wrote.
all. I In India, when I wrote stories, my teacher used to read them out to the class.
that, since my teacher took the time to read my stories out to the class, they
must have been OK.

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Question 8 Eight.

You overhear a conversation between two teachers.

What are they planning?

A an educational trip

B a sports event

C a musical event

Woman: We've left it a bit late this year - we must get on with sorting out the details.
Man: Yes. There's a lot to do - get the players up to fitness, invite the parents, print
the list of competitors. So, we need to set a date. There's a school trip, isn't
there, around that time? We must make sure we don't clash with that.
ore Woman: No, that's sorted. They're off to Scotland the last week of March. So, as long
j as we avoid the school's music week at the beginning of the month, we're all
'(ou right the kids should all be free to take part.

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[The recording is repeated.]

That is the end of Part One.
Now turn to Part Two.

PART 2 On a travel programme, you will hear a man, Jeremy Clark, reporting from
Mape, a tropical island where people go on holiday. For questions 9 to 18,
complete the sentences.
You now have forty-five seconds to look at Part Two.
Interviewer: Our reporter, Jeremy Clark, has been on the move again. We caught up with
him under the palm trees on the tropical island called Mape. He's sent us this
Jeremy: If you're thinking of having the holiday of a lifetime then I recommend coming
here. To appreciate it fully, you need a week or a fortnight, preferably a month.
But even after only a weekend, I can't see myself ever wanting to go home. It
really is beautiful. Mape has no airport though, and international flights arrive
on a larger island nearby. You then take what's known as a water taxi to get to
Mape. That adds about another hour on to your journey time, and if there are
delays, it can be even longer. There is a helicopter service, but it's expensive
and so it isn't included in the price of most holidays to the island.
My hotel, The Palm Beach, is as good as its name. Step outside and you're
on the beach. Take a few more steps and you're in the water. What more
could anyone wish for? Well, if it's perfection you're after then I suppose you
could ask for the car park to be moved a bit further away from the other side
of the hotel. If you've got a room on that side, it can be a bit noisy at times.
Another good thing about the position of the hotel is that you can easily
drive into Port Mape, the main town, if you want a change. We're not talking
bright city lights and discos here - just a small town with a limited number of
shops, but it has a great evening market, which is the highlight of any visit­
full of people, very cheap things to buy and lots going on - more like a street
theatre in some ways.
The scenery and the driving are spectacular. I hired a motorbike one day
and drove around. Cars and jeeps are also available. For some reason,
however, everyone tends to drive down the middle of the road whichever
way they're going, so you never know what you might meet coming round a
corner - very bad for the nerves. And at the northern end of the island, unlike
my end, there are mountains, which are lovely, but some very frightening
twisty roads. I tell you, I was glad to get back to the peace and quiet of my

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And talking about the beach, you know when you look at a holiday
brochure and see pictures of idyllic-looking places and you think nothing can
really be as good as that? Well let me tell you, it is! There are palm trees at
the back for a bit of shade when it all gets too hot, but watch out for falling
coconuts! And then there's the white sand and an absolutely clear blue sea.
And if you're interested in wildlife, you can see all sorts of seabirds of all
shapes and sizes. And the fish are really spectacular. I've never seen such
incredible colours! You don't even need a mask or anything - you can just
stand there in the shallow water and watch them at your feet.
There are no water sports at the hotel, but if you walk round the headland
to 18,
to the next bay, you'll find diving or windsurfing are on offer. There's not a
huge variety, because water-skiing and power boats are both prohibited on
the island, and the conditions are not right for sailing.
And finally, the food in the hotel restaurant: simple, fresh and, as far as
I can see, most of it's local, from the island. We have lots of seafood and
fruit. Don't ask me what it is - most of it is new to me. I thought my local
supermarket in London sold a wide variety of stuff, but it's nothing compared
to what you get here. It's true that some things like chocolate and ice cream
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are rather expensive here, but the only thing you can't get for some reason is
marmalade. Anyway, I'm not complaining, unlike some people. The couple on
the next table to mine haven't got used to the laid-back way of doing things
here. It's true that the waiters in the restaurant are quite slow, but who cares,
what's the hurry? Give these holidaymakers a few more days in paradise, and
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I'm sure they'll calm down - it's that sort of place.
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You will hear five different people talking about their work in art and
!day design. For questions 19 to 23, choose front the list A to F what each
speaker says. Use the letters only once. There is one extra letter which you
I/er do not need to use.
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Speaker 1
As a child I used to watch my mother adjust her hat in the mirror - that's
when I became fascinated with hats. I could always make things easily,
even then, and now I love working the materials with my hands when I'm
designing, rather than using machines. The details of the style are everything.
Although I have fifteen people working in the studio, I personally design every
hat, after consulting with the customer, because it's my touch they are paying
for. Sometimes when I'm with one of the big designers, I think, 'Am I really
here, sharing ideas with someone I used to read about in magazines?'

Speaker 2
My work comes from my personal experiences, things that I see. Because
I work in photography, there'll often be three months' preparation between
having an idea and the end result. Some gallery owners don't appreciate how
long it takes to perfect a photographic exhibition - so that it creates just the
right effect. Now I'm being offered some great opportunities and my reaction
is to say yes to everything I'm offered. But I mustn't be unrealistic and overdo
it, otherwise my work won't be the same quality. There are so many new
designers around, I can't afford to have a bad day. They'd be quick to step in
if I did!

Speaker 3
I spent years doing ceramics, then I met a sculptor who took me on. He never
paid me, but I learnt so much - I went on from there. When I had a sculpture
accepted for an exhibition, I realised that sculpting could earn me a living.
Now I sell about fifteen sculptures a year, mainly through personal contacts.
You never stop learning. I'm always looking for new textures and shapes. I
tried working with marble this year. It took me over three months to complete
the piece, so it wasn't very cost effective. But the end result was amazing,
considering I'd never tackled anything like that before.

Speaker 4
I've always been fascinated by shoes, ever since I saw them being made
by hand as a child. Then I met a shoe designer at art college and it all fell
into place. I feel it's important for shoes to be not only beautiful but also
comfortable. You have to think of the purpose of the design, the lifestyle of
the wearer - that's why it takes so long to complete. When clients come to
me and say they can't walk in shoes they bought from the top deSigners, I
know I can do better! There are so many new materials now, but you can't
beat a good-quality leather, and the cut makes all the difference.

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:it's I've always had a gift for art, and so I trained as an Art teacher. Later I moved
Iy, to Italy and I've been running painting holidays for fifteen years. It's a thrill
I'm working with other people's creativity. Many of the people have never painted
erything. before - they're not going to do a masterpiece in their first go, but there's so
gn every much talent around. I'm amazed at the kind of work they go on to produce.
'e paying I still accept commissions, but it takes me a long time to produce a good
really painting. I'm not really conscious of the practicalities of being a commercial
artist, I just love painting.
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PART 4 You will hear a radio interview with a woman called Ivana Thomas, whose
father wrote natural history articles for newspapers and magazines. For
questions 24 to 30, choose the best answer, A, B or C.

He never You now have one minute to look at Part Four.

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pes. I Interviewer: Good morning, Ivana. Welcome. We all know the articles you write in our daily
:omplete newspapers, but most of us don't realise that you're doing the same job as
!Zing, your father did.
Ivana: Yes, my father wrote about natural history every week for forty years in a
national newspaper. Half a century ago, the newspaper decided that a regular
article on natural history might appeal to its readers and it came at just the
right time for my father. I had just been born, his third child, and he needed
to increase his income. He already wrote the occasional article for another
ade London newspaper, but a new weekly article in a widely read daily newspaper
!fell was very welcome.
ISO Interviewer: But he also had a full-time job, didn't he?
yle of Ivana: Yes, he did his writing in the evenings. During the day, he worked at the
neto Natural History Museum doing research into the octopus. Only looking at one
ers, I kind of sea creature was a very narrow field and he spent hours peering down
can't a microscope in a laboratory to study the tiniest details. Although he would
never have chosen to do anything else, it was, in a way, frustrating for him
because there was so much more to natural history.

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Interviewer: And in his spare time?

Ivana: He continued to read widely about all the natural creatures and plants which
interested him, so the articles really became part of his hobby. He used to
come home from the museum and then start writing them. It was sometimes
difficult for him to find a subject because, at that time, we lived on the
outskirts of London, which wasn't really full of wildlife. So at the weekends,
the whole family used to go on long bus rides to places like lakes and woods
to look at plants and other wildlife.
Interviewer: Why didn't you move to the countryside?
Ivana: I have wondered that, but I suppose it would have been inconvenient in other
ways. My father always said that the most familiar animals and birds were
often the most exciting, if you took the time to sit and watch them. So he'd
encourage us to take our sketchbooks, but never our cameras. He never told
us to search for things which were rare or special to draw, but to enjoy what
was there in front of us. I can still remember nearly all the birds and animals
whose names I learnt without ever having written thern down, and I've still got
some of the sketches I did.
Interviewer: We know what career you've gone into, but what about your brothers? You
have two, don't you?
Ivana: Yes, I do. Well, when you grow up with a parent who is so devoted to a
career, the children usually either follow suit or do something completely
different. Although we all did well at school in a range of subjects, both my
brothers ended up working with wildlife. They've never had other ambitions
in life. At the age of six, I did briefly want to be a ballet dancer, but then I
was given a book about butterflies and immediately gave up the idea. I don't
remember being put under pressure to follow our father - it just seemed the
obvious thing to do ... we didn't really question it.
Interviewer: And your father continued writing for the rest of his life, didn't he?
Ivana: He wrote over two thousand nature articles for the newspaper over forty
years, as far as I know never missing a week. As he became less active
and could no longer go out looking for subjects, he started to select
particular letters from readers asking him things, and wrote about them
Interviewer: And what was your father really like? What are your memories of him?
Ivana: Wherever he was, he always found something to interest him; he could never
walk past something without having a look. He had great enthusiasm about
his subject and through his writing he was able to communicate to others
his fascination with the natural world. And he was never really aware of how
successful he was - how many people read his articles and knew his name.
He was just doing what he loved. He would still have done it even if nobody
had paid him to.
Interviewer: And we wish you all the best, following in his footsteps.
Ivana: Thank you.

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Now you will hear Part Four again.

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That is the end of Part Four.
There will now be a pause of five minutes for you to copy your answers
her onto the separate answer sheet. Be sure to follow the numbering of all the
questions. 1 shall remind you when there is one minute left, so that you are
j sure to finish in time.
[Teacher, pause the recording here for five minutes. Remind your students
Is when they have one minute left.]
got That is the end of the test. Please stop now. Your supervisor will now collect
all the question papers and answer sheets.