B1 CAMBRIDGE – LISTENING – RELLENAR ESPACIOS EN BLANCO.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

Part 3

Questions 14 – 19
For each question, write the correct answer in the gap. Write one or two words or a number or a date or a time.

Write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct! 

ESCRIBE TUS PROPUESTAS EN UNA HOJA APARTE Y ENCONTRARÁS LAS RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS EN LA MOTIVACIÓN DE LAS PREGUNTAS UNA VEZ CORRREGIDAS.


You will hear a man giving information to people who are starting a one-week singing course.

One-week singing course

Teachers

Jazz: Robert Park

Songs from musicals: (14) Susan …………………….

Concert

When: Friday, at (15) …………………….p.m.

Colour of clothes: (16) …………………….

Other general information

Map of building: available from the (17) …………………….

Lunch: eat in the (18) …………………….

Car park: costs £ (19) ……………………. per day


Remember to write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct! 

ESCRIBE TUS PROPUESTAS EN UNA HOJA APARTE Y ENCONTRARÁS LAS RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS EN LA MOTIVACIÓN DE LAS PREGUNTAS UNA VEZ CORRREGIDAS.

B1 CAMBRIDGE – LISTENING – TEXTOS CORTOS CON OPCIÓN MÚLTIPLE DE IMÁGENES.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST
Listening
Time Approximately 35 minutes (including 6 minutes’ transfer time)

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are not already there.
Listen to the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
While you are listening, write your answers on the question paper.
You will have 6 minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet. Use a pencil.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
There are four parts to the test.
Each question carries one mark.
You will hear each piece twice.
For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check your answers.


Part 1

Questions 1 – 7
For each question, choose the correct answer.

B1 CAMBRIDGE – READING – RELLENAR ESPACIOS EN BLANCO CON RESPUESTA ABIERTA.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

Part 6

Questions 27 – 32

For each question, write the correct answer.
Write one word for each gap.

Write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct! 

ESCRIBE TUS PROPUESTAS EN UNA HOJA APARTE Y ENCONTRARÁS LAS RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS EN LA MOTIVACIÓN DE LAS PREGUNTAS UNA VEZ CORRREGIDAS.


Moving house

Hi Alex,

How are you? This week’s been a very busy one for me – I finally moved house! (27) …………………… wasn’t until I started to pack a few days ago that I realised how much stuff I had. I really think moving house is one of the (28) …………………… stressful things l’ve ever done! I was sad to leave my old house – after (29) ……………………, l’d lived there my whole life so I have lots of good memories.

Anyway, l’m looking (30) ………………….. to being in this new house. lt’s not as big as the old one, but (31) …………………… least it’s got a great garden. l’m planning to have a small party on Saturday night. Are you free then? Why don’t you come along (32) …………………… you are? I hope you can make it. Let me know.

All the best,
Sam


Remember to write your answers on a separate sheet, then check if they are correct! 

ESCRIBE TUS PROPUESTAS EN UNA HOJA APARTE Y ENCONTRARÁS LAS RESPUESTAS CORRECTAS EN LA MOTIVACIÓN DE LAS PREGUNTAS UNA VEZ CORRREGIDAS.

B1 CAMBRIDGE – READING – RELLENAR ESPACIOS EN BLANCO CON OPCIÓN MÚLTIPLE.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

Part 5

Questions 21 – 26
For each question, choose the correct answer.


The invention of crisps

Potato crisps were invented by accident in 1853, by a chef called George Crum. He was extremely (21) …………………… of his cookery skills, and the expensive hotel where he worked attracted customers who were (22) …………………… to eating only the best food.

One evening, a particularly difficult-to-please guest complained about Crum’s fried potatoes. ‘They’re too thick,’ he said, ‘too soft, and have no flavour.’ He (23) …………………… that they should be replaced.

The customer’s negative (24) …………………… made Crum extremely angry, so he decided to annoy the customer. He cut a potato into paper-thin slices, fried the pieces until they were hard, then put far too much salt on them. ‘He’ll hate them,’ Crum thought. But the customer loved them and ordered more.

News of this new snack travelled fast and an absolutely (25) ………………….. global industry has grown from Crum’s invention – even though his fried potatoes were actually (26) …………………… to taste disgusting!

B1 CAMBRIDGE – READING – OPCIÓN MÚLTIPLE.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

Part 3

Questions 11 – 15
For each question, choose the correct answer.


Cyclist Vicky Harmiston

Reporter Mark Lewis writes about Vicky Harmiston, who has had a successful career as a track cyclist – a cyclist who races on special race tracks.

When Vicky Harmiston was a child, her parents gave her and her brother Jamie the freedom to decide what they did in their spare time. Vicky chose to do lots of different sports. She was a good swimmer, and the coach at the swimming club she went to thought she might be good enough to become a champion. But the club was a long way from her home so it was difficult for her to fit in the training around her schoolwork. When they were teenagers, Jamie, who loved cycling, bought himself a special track-racing bike and started taking part in competitions. Vicky thought it looked very exciting and decided to try it for herself. She says that was the best decision she ever made. Soon she was cycling every day and doing really well. The track was near her school, which meant it was no problem for her to attend training sessions after school every day.

Vicky went on to have a successful career in track cycling and won several competitions. Then, when she was 28, she retired from competitive cycling. Vicky told me: ‘For years l’d loved winning competitions but I began to get a bit tired of the whole thing – and when the excitement stops, there’s no point. Luckily, I went on to have a new career.’

Vicky got a job with a charity called CycleZone. ‘We work with young people who have never enjoyed sport,’ she says. ‘The first thing we do is teach them to ride a bike. We want them to learn to believe in themselves and their own abilities. CycleZone does a great job, and it gets young people together so they’re part of a wider group.’

The charity uses celebrities to advertise the work they do. Vicky says, ‘I know some people aren’t sure whether the support of a celebrity is always positive for a charity. They say the celebrities are only doing it to push themselves forward, which prevents the public from seeing the real work of the charity. But if famous singers and actors, for example, can help, I think they should.’

B1 CAMBRIDGE – READING – RELACIONAR.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

Part 2

Questions 6 – 10
For each question, choose the correct answer.


The people below all want to find a book to read.
On the opposite page there are eight book reviews.
Decide which book would be the most suitable for the people below.

Book reviews

A – Being Me
This book is full of practical advice for anyone who wants to be fit and healthy. Famous sports people have contributed their favourite recipes, and you’ll also find instructions for a daily exercise routine.

B – Endless Days
In this book, the novelist tells the true story of the first pilots to fly across the Atlantic. With plenty of photographs and a detailed discussion of the importance of these events for the modern world, the book successfully brings history to life for readers everywhere.

C – Action Plan
Action Plan is all about famous athletes, and there are some amazing photos of them competing. There are also lots of interviews about what they’ve done to succeed in their careers. You’ll find out about things like the food they eat, the number of hours they train, and what they do to prepare for important competitions.

D – Memories
The prize-winning author of Memories is famous for his unusual writing style and exciting adventure stories. In this book, he takes us on a journey around the world and teaches us a lot about other cultures and their histories. He describes sorne of the world’s most beautiful nature, as well as the many interesting people he has met.

E – Days in the Sun
In this book, a well-known author describes his happy early life growing up on a small Irish farm and how travelling around the countryside inspired him to become an author. He describes in detail how he improved his style, and his experiences will interest anyone who is hoping to get their own work published.

F – Parrots in Paradise
This newly published adventure story is about a young girl who’s lost on a beautiful island with only birds and animals for company. The story deals
with some of the difficulties she has, but there’s also lots of excitement. lf you love well-written fiction, this book’s for you!

G – Night Light
In Night Light, the writer tells us how he became a world-class athlete. He talks about his life as a blind person, and describes the challenges he faced on his way to the top in the world of sports. The book is written in an entertaining and amusing style, which makes it a very enjoyable read.

H – Our Lives
This is the perfect book if you’re interested in how people live in different parts of the world. lt also includes recipes for traditional meals from these places. There are wonderful photos, not only of the people, but also of the wildlífe and scenery in each location.

B1 CAMBRIDGE – READING – TEXTOS CORTOS CON OPCIÓN MÚLTIPLE.

Publicado el 22/04/2021, en

PRELIMINARY ENGLISH TEST

Reading

Sample Test

Time 45 minutes

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this question paper until you are told to do so.
Write your name, centre number and candidate number on your answer sheet if they are
not already there.
Read the instructions for each part of the paper carefully.
Answer all the questions.
Read the instructions on the answer sheet.
Write your answers on the answer sheet. Use a pencil.
You must complete the answer sheet within the time limit.
At the end of the test, hand in both this question paper and your answer sheet.

INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
Questions 1-32 carry one mark.


Part 1

Questions 1 – 5
For each question, choose the correct answer.