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.

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Part 1

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

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.

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The Natural History Museum

This is one of my favourite places to visit. I’ve learned a huge amount about animals and plants (27) ………… time I’ve visited. I’ve even seen bits of rock from the moon!

The building’s really beautiful and it’s easy to find your way around. There are hundreds of interesting things on display, but (28) ………… you like dinosaurs the best time (29) ………… see them is during term-time. I’ve been twice in the school holidays and the queue was (30) ………… long that I wasn’t able to visit that part (31) ………… the museum.

You’ll probably want something to eat while you’re there. You can take (32) ………… own picnic and eat in the museum garden, or try one of the two museum cafés.

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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.

Part 5

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

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The Coconut Tree

The coconut tree is thought to be one of the most valuable trees in the world. It is mostly found by the sea where there is a hot and wet (21) ………… . The coconuts often fall into the sea and float on the water until they (22) ………… another beach, where more trees then begin to grow.

Holiday makers often see the coconut tree as no more than an attractive sun umbrella that provides (23) ………… . However, this amazing tree has hundreds of (24) ………… and more are still being discovered.

People have made houses, boats and baskets from the coconut tree’s wood and leaves for centuries. Even today, if you take a (25) ………… in your cupboards, you will find coconut oil in products as (26) ………… as medicine and desserts.

Part 4

Questions 16 – 20

Five sentences have been removed from the text below.
For each question, choose the correct answer.
There are three extra sentences which you do not need to use.

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Part 3

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

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Artist Peter Fuller talks about his hobby

There’s a popular idea that artists are not supposed to be into sport, but mountain biking is a huge part of my life. It gets me out of my studio, and into the countryside. But more importantly, racing along as fast as you can leaves you no time to worry about anything that’s going on in your life. You’re too busy concentrating on not crashing. The only things you pay attention to are the pain in your legs and the rocks on the path in front of you.

I’m in my sixties now, but I started cycling when I was a kid. In the summer my friends and I would ride our bikes into the woods and see who was brave enough to go down steep hills, or do big jumps. The bikes we had then weren’t built for that, and often broke, so I used to draw pictures of bikes with big thick tyres that would be strong enough for what we were doing. They looked just like modern mountain bikes. However, it wasn’t until many years later that someone actually invented one. By the 1980s, they were everywhere.

At that time I was into skateboarding. I did that for a decade until falling off on to hard surfaces started to hurt too much. Mountain biking seemed a fairly safe way to keep fit, so I took that up instead. I made a lot of friends, and got involved in racing, which gave me a reason to train hard. I wanted to find out just how fit and fast I could get, which turned out to be fairly quick. I even won a couple of local races.

In the end I stopped racing, mainly because I knew what it could mean to my career if I had a bad crash. But I still like to do a three-hour mountain bike ride every week. And if I’m out cycling in the hills and see a rider ahead, I have to beat them to the top. As I go past I imagine how surprised they would be if they knew how old I am.

Part 2

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

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The people of each question all want to visit a city market.
There are descriptions of eight markets here.
Decide which market would be the most suitable for the people.

City Markets

A. Beckfield Market
This market’s world-famous for second-hand camera equipment and books on photography. As well as an amazing range of cameras, we have old pictures of local places of interest for you to buy, and of course the stall owners are happy to give you advice for free! Don’t miss our hot soup stall in cold weather.

B. Rosewell Hill
Our market’s in an amazing building that’s hundreds of years old. Visitors find our late-night opening hours convenient, and there are always performers
entertaining the crowds. We’ve recently opened more stalls specializing in pictures both from well-known artists and also those beginning their careers.

C. Camberwall Market
There’s lots to see in this interesting indoor market, so it’s open from morning until late, in a fantastic modern setting. Find everything from rare gold and silver jewellery to designer clothes – although the prices aren’t cheap, the quality’s excellent. After shopping, enjoy a meal in a nearby restaurant.

D. Cobbledown Road
A small market that’s open in all weathers. Come and find something really fantastic – treat yourself or someone special! We have a wide selection of jewellery and musical instruments, produced locally by highly-skilled people, and home-made cakes to enjoy.

E. Oldford Lane
Situated in the historic city centre, you’ll find a wide range of jewellery and clothes. Arrive early to avoid disappointment – bargains are found in the morning, and the stalls pack up after lunch. If the weather’s good, enjoy watching the world go by, although it gets very busy in the tourist season.

F. Purford Market
Close to museums and art galleries, this is the place to buy something for lunch, as well as fresh fruit and special breads. Try the region’s famous cheese – the producers are there with advice on different types. Eat on the seats situated around the market, watching the colourful scene and enjoying music from local bands.

G. Teddingley Market
Situated under historic city walls, in this busy market you’ll find a huge selection of great-value new and second-hand clothes. There are also stalls offering unusual albums by international singers, often hard to find in shops. Our world-food area allows you to taste food from abroad, cooked in front of you by international chefs.

H. Frome Place
Stalls open during normal daytime shopping hours so, depending on the weather, there’s plenty to entertain you the whole day. Try our sandwich bar if you’re hungry, and look for an old copy of something by a favourite author. We also have gifts from all over the world. 

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.

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Part 1

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

B.M.M. interno del Centro Penitenciario X, ha sido condenado por la Sección 7ª de la Audiencia Provincial de Sevilla, Ejecutiva 54/00 a la pena de 4 años de prisión como autor de un delito intentado de abuso sexual del artículo 182 en relación con los artículo 18.1, 16.1 y 62 del Código Penal en su redacción anterior a la Ley Orgánica 11/99, de 30 de abril. Los hechos tuvieron lugar 24/03/99 mientras la víctima dormía, siendo ésta sobrina del interno nacida el 12/10/82.

El autor de los hechos había sido ejecutoriamente condenado por un delito de abuso sexuales, a la pena de 6 meses de prisión en Sentencia de 22 junio de 1997, declarada firme el 10 de marzo de 1998, del Juzgado Penal 9 de Sevilla (Procedimiento Abreviado 145/97), habiéndose acordado la suspensión de la ejecución de 6 de Mayo de 1998.

B.M.M. fue detenido de 24 de Marzo de 1999 y desde esa fecha permanece en prisión. 

El Sr. Fulgencio J.J. se encuentra ingresado en el Centro Penitenciario de Jaén, en calidad de preventivo, a disposición del Juzgado no 2 de Jaén, por un delito de asesinato. El día 1 de Julio de 1996, se encuentra ocupando la celda no 34 del módulo de la citada prisión.
A las 23 horas, los internos que ocupan las celdas colindantes llaman a los funcionarios, para quejarse de que el ocupante de la celda 34 les molesta con sus gritos. Presentados los funcionarios, y en presencia del Jefe de Servicios, proceden a la apertura de la celda y requieren a D. Fulgencio para que guarde silencio y no moleste a sus compañeros, recibiendo como respuesta una serie de insultos hacia todos los presentes, y en concreto, hacia el Sr. Jefe de Servicios, a quién le manifiesta: «Y tú vete con cuidado porque, a la que pueda, te voy a matar».
Viendo que la actitud del interno no cesa, se le ordena que salga de la celda y acompañe al departamento celular al objeto de aplicarle una medida de aislamiento; ante lo cual el interno se resiste, abalanzándose contra los funcionarios en forma violenta, propinando patadas y puñetazos. Para reducir al interno, los funcionarios emplean la fuerza física necesaria para trasladar al interno al Departamento celular.
Al día siguiente de los hechos, el interno cursa denuncia al Juzgado de Guardia, acusando de los delitos de tortura a los funcionarios; al Tribunal Constitucional, interponiendo recurso de amparo, e interpone Habeas Corpus. A su vez, el Sr. Jefe de Servicios interpone denuncia por amenazas y desacato contra el interno. El 8 de Julio, el interno sale a declarar al Juzgado de Instrucción no 3 por las denuncias formuladas. En el momento de ser desembarcado del turgón policial, empuja a los agentes y, con veloz carrera, intenta huir, lo que no consigue por ser alcanzado.

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