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The Celts

The Romans

The Greeks

The Britons

The end of the harvest season

The end of the summer

They commemorated a famous battle

The day of the witches.

It was a magical night when the deaths could come back to the earth

It was a magical night when then ghosts appeared

It was the longest night in the year

It was a moment when many people died.

They lit bonfires.

They danced around the fire all night long.

They sang special songs.

They dressed up with costumes

They prohibited the celebration

They changed it into the all saints day

They created a completely new celebration on the 2nd of November

They kept it as it was

It comes from "all hallows Eve", the day before the all hallows mass

It comes from the celt word Hallowmas

It comes from a misunderstanding with the words hallow and Hallam

It comes from the name of a Celt Godness

With the pilgrims in the 17th century

With the Irish in the 19th century

With the Dutch in the 18th century

With the English in the 18th century

Because they didn't want to be recognised

In order to mix with the spirits and deaths

Because they wanted to scare the people

Because they were ugly

Because people used the masks to steal into the shops

Because the children started to carry weapons

Because there was much hooliganism and vandalism

Because a lot of people got drunk during the holiday

Because in this way the children didn't trash their houses

Because they had an extra surplus of candy

Because it was an ancient tradition

Because they were scared by the costumes that the children wore

• 1 You hear two people talking about some music they’re listening to.
  What does the man say about the song? (C)
  • A It cheers him up.
  • B It reminds him of his family.
  • C It inspired him to take up a musical instrument.
• 2 You hear part of a radio programme in which a teacher is talking about her own education.
  Why did she become a teacher? (C)
  • A She enjoyed her own time at school very much.
  • B She was encouraged to do so by colleagues.
  • C She wanted others to have the same opportunities as her.
• 3 You hear a woman telling a friend about a new job she has.
  What problem does she have with the job? (A)
  • A being asked to do tasks she’s not suited for
  • B being too busy at certain times of day
  • C being disrespected by some customers
• 4 You hear two students talking about an architecture course.
  What do they agree about? (C)
  • A There is too much work on the course.
  • B Their fellow students are creative people.
  • C The course is taught in an interesting way.
• 5 You hear two students talking about the chemistry laboratories at their college.
  What does the woman say about the laboratories? (B)
  • A The equipment in them should be updated.
  • B They are not large enough.
  • C They need redecorating.
• 6 You hear a woman talking about a place she used to visit as a child.
  What point is she making? (A)
  • A She might be disappointed if she returned there.
  • B She prefers more sophisticated holidays now.
  • C The place appeals more to children than adults.
• 7 You hear a runner telling his friend about a sports injury he has.
  What did his doctor advise? (A)
  • A keep going with some training
  • B introduce other sports very gradually
  • C start running very slowly
• 8 You hear a woman talking about her favourite radio programme.
  What does she say about the stories in the programme? (B)
  • A The creative element in them is what makes them work.
  • B They tend to vary in how interesting they are.
  • C They contain messages we can all learn from.

Expedition to South Pole

• Peter was working as an (engineer) (9) when he applied to join the expedition.

• On the expedition, Peter and his group went to the South Pole on (skis) (10) instead of more typical means of transport.

• Peter says that his greatest challenge was the (loneliness, lonelyness) (11) he suffered.

• Peter says that ensuring they could get enough (water) (12) took up a good deal of the group’s time.

• Peter was surprised at how quickly his (weight) (13) decreased.

• Peter’s (toes) (14) were affected by the cold during the expedition.

• One of Peter’s teammates had a chest infection and the lack of (rest) (15) made it worse.

• When they reached the (half-way, half way) (16) point, Peter’s team were given a medical check.

• Peter felt a great sense of  (relief) (17) when he reached the pole.

• Peter uses the word (alien) (18) to describe the environment at the South Pole.

• 24 Maggie says it took her a long time to learn to kitesurf because (B)
  • A the equipment wasn’t widely available.
  • B it was hard to find the right assistance.
  • C she needed to build up her strength.

• 25 In Maggie’s opinion, since she began kitesurfing (B)
  • A suitable locations have been more clearly identified.
  • B attitudes to some aspects of safety have changed.
  • C participants have become better informed about sea conditions.

• 26 Maggie hopes that by competing in Fiji, she will (A)
  • A encourage others to take up the sport.
  • B have the chance to pick up some new moves.
  • C be invited to start organising future events.

• 27 During one distance event, Maggie became slightly worried when (C)
  • A she had to switch to different equipment.
  • B she experienced a great deal of pain.
  • C she lost sight of the people helping her.

• 28 Maggie thinks her success is due to the fact that (A)
  • A the sport suits her character very well.
  • B her family have given her a lot of support.
  • C she has the opportunity to practise regularly.

• 29 Maggie says that some new kitesurfers she’s met (B)
  • A are likely to develop the sport in interesting ways.
  • B are unwilling to focus on basic techniques first of all.
  • C are too worried about the rules of the sport.

• 30 What does Maggie hope to do in the future? (A)
  • A find sources of investment for her sport
  • B continue to compete at a high level
  • C set up a kitesurfing school

• 1 You hear two friends talking about a laptop computer. - What is the woman doing? (A)
  • A persuading her friend to buy one like it
  • B offering to lend it to her friend for a day
  • C explaining why she needed a new one

• 2 You hear two students talking about a play they have just seen. - What do they agree was good about it? (C)
  • A the script
  • B the set
  • C the actors

• 3 You hear two people talking about a friend. - What do they agree about him? (C)
  • A He’s very helpful.
  • B He’s easy to get to know.
  • C He rarely complains about anything.

• 4 You hear a lecturer talking to some of his students about their history project. - What is he doing? (A)
  • A encouraging them to ask him questions about it
  • B recommending some books that will help with it
  • C advising them on how to organise their time

• 5 You hear two TV sports presenters talking about their work. - What do they agree about sports presenters? (B)
  • A They’re generally more effective when using a script.
  • B They have to be able to relate well to their audience.
  • C They should adopt an attitude that isn’t too serious.

• 6 You hear a woman talking about a radio programme. - What does she say about the programme? (B)
  • A It provided her with a lot of useful information.
  • B It was more interesting than she had expected.
  • C It made her want to find out about a place.

• 7 You hear two music students talking about an assignment they have to do. - What are they both unsure about? (A)
  • A what to include in the piece of writing
  • B how to organise the recording
  • C what kind of music they should perform

• 8 You hear a writer talking about a book she wrote which has been turned into a film. -How does the writer feel about the film director? (A)
  • A She thinks he has made a good film.
  • B She is upset because her opinion was ignored.
  • C She found him easy to work with.

Archery

• Anne used to shoot arrows from a bow made of (plastic) (9) when she was a child.

• Anne only had time to read about the (rules) (10) of archery before the beginner’s archery course.

• Anne’s archery course took place in a (field) (11) .

• Anne was surprised that learning to (stand) (12) properly was so difficult.

• The teacher told Anne she needed to relax her (shoulders) (13) .

• One of Anne’s arrows went into a (tree) (14) by accident.

• During the breaks, Ann was happy to look at the (view) (15) and talk to other people.

• Some of the people on Anne’s course said that a (TV series, television series) (16) had inspired them to try archery.

• Anne was excited when the class were allowed to start (scoring, keeping a score) (17) .

• Anne is trying to persuade her (parents) (18) to do an archery course with her.

• 24 Why did Jane choose to study at Longley University? (A)
  • A The location suited her.
  • B She knew people there.
  • C The quality of the accommodation was good.

• 25 What did Jane like about her course? (A)
  • A She gained practical experience.
  • B The teachers helped her a great deal.
  • C She learned to work with other people.

• 26 What does Jane say about her food tasting training? (C)
  • A It was a little boring.
  • B It was rather time-consuming.
  • C It was sometimes stressful.

• 27 How did Jane feel when she was offered her first job? (B)
  • A excited to be involved in a challenging area
  • B relieved to have been able to find employment
  • C concerned she might not do her work well enough

• 28 Jane is proud that in her first job she (B)
  • A came up with her own original idea for a product.
  • B proved that she was capable of working independently.
  • C succeeded in doing something nobody thought she could.

• 29 How did working in Denmark help Jane’s career? (A)
  • A She made useful contacts.
  • B She came across new recipes.
  • C She found a better job.

• 30 What aspect of her job does Jane enjoy? (A)
  • A the wide variety of activities she does
  • B the opportunity to meet new people
  • C the experience of trying new foods

• 1 You hear a psychologist talking about green spaces in cities. - What does she say about them? (A)
  • A People fail to appreciate them as much as they should.
  • B They are more important for children than for adults.
  • C Few governments make them a priority.

• 2 You hear part of an interview with a singer. - What does he say about playing tennis? (C)
  • A It calms him down after a performance.
  • B It is used by a lot of singers to improve their technique.
  • C It requires similar skills to singing.

• 3 You hear an actor talking about how she met her husband. - How did she first meet him? (B)
  • A She sat next to him in a cinema.
  • B She appeared in a play with him.
  • C A friend introduced them.

• 4 You hear two people talking about a bus service. - What does the man say about it? (C)
  • A It is frequent.
  • B It is cheap.
  • C It is punctual.

• 5 You hear a retired ballerina comparing dancers today with dancers in the past. - She says professional ballet dancers today (A)
  • A are less concerned about expressing emotion.
  • B are more interested in being celebrities.
  • C dance with less technical ability.

• 6 You hear a chef talking about making a TV series. - What does he say about it? (A)
  • A He didn’t expect to enjoy the experience so much.
  • B He didn’t get on with his co-presenter.
  • C He didn’t like the working hours.

• 7 You hear two friends talking about an art course. - What do they agree about it? (B)
  • A The teacher is inspiring.
  • B The class is the right size.
  • C The content is interesting.

• 8 You hear a swimmer talking about a competition she took part in. - How does she feel about it? (B)
  • A disappointed with her result
  • B excited about where it will lead
  • C surprised by the support she received

Journalism Course

• Sid did the same course in journalism that his (cousin) (9) did.

• On the first day, Sid had to do a reporting exercise about a man who was rescued from a (roof) (10) by helicopter.

• An assistant editor from the (sport, sports) (11) section of a local newspaper gave aninteresting talk about being a journalist.

• Sid’s main tutor had written a biography of a famous local (singer) (12) .

• Sid had an idea for an article about a man who makes (violins) (13) for young people to borrow.

• Sid’s first article was published in a (magazine) (14) soon after he wrote it.

• Sid had to report on a council meeting about proposed improvements to the (museum) (15) in the town.

• One aspect of the course Sid didn’t enjoy was the (typing) (16) classes.

• Sid found it useful to chat to his classmates in the (canteen) (17) at the college.

• Sid now has a chance of getting a job at a (radio station) (18) .

• 24 What first interested Peter about the gingko tree? (C)
  • A how its leaves grow
  • B the family it belongs to
  • C what’s known about its history

• 25 What does Peter say about the gingko tree in ancient China? (B)
  • A It wasn’t originally grown for its nuts.
  • B It wasn’t common before people started growing it.
  • C It was one of the earliest plants to be grown there.

• 26 When asked about the medicinal uses of gingko, Peter says (B)
  • A researchers in different parts of the world disagree about it.
  • B scientists have failed to identify any positive effects.
  • C some parts of the plant help the brain to function.

• 27 Why are there so many gingko trees in cities all over the world? (A)
  • A They don’t suffer from problems that usually affect trees there.
  • B Other trees can’t survive if they are too close to the species.
  • C People take more trouble to look after them than other trees.

• 28 Peter says that street trees benefit people by providing (A)
  • A some protection from the sun.
  • B a reduction in traffic noise.
  • C increased privacy.

• 29 Peter says people can help other species of plant to survive by (C)
  • A leaving plants to grow in the wild.
  • B protecting them from plant-eating animals.
  • C growing them in many different places.

• 30 How does Peter’s work influence the way he thinks about the world? (B)
  • A It makes him feel concerned about the future of human beings.
  • B It reminds him that human beings are a relatively new species.
  • C It allows him to understand why human beings focus on the present.

• 1 You hear part of an interview with a crime writer. - What does he say about his home town? (A)
  • A It was a good background for the writing he does.
  • B He generally feels uncomfortable returning there.
  • C People there tend to treat him differently now.

• 2 You hear a careers adviser talking to a woman who has applied for two jobs. - What suggestion does he make? (C)
  • A find out more information about the first job
  • B withdraw the application for the second job
  • C ask the first company to be flexible

• 3 You hear a girl talking about a psychology textbook. - What does she say about it? (C)
  • A It is not very interesting.
  • B It is good value for money.
  • C It is going to come in useful.

• 4 You hear the mother of a famous skier talking about a competition. - She says that her daughter (B)
  • A expected to win the competition.
  • B didn’t tell her mother she was entering it.
  • C gave up her job to practise for it.

• 5 You hear a film director talking about the actors she works with. - How does she feel about the actors in her current film? (C)
  • A She sympathises with their problems.
  • B She admires the sacrifices they make.
  • C She approves of their attitudes.

• 6 You hear a man talking about his first job interview. - How did he feel during the interview? (A)
  • A confident that he was right for the job
  • B embarrassed because of the long silences
  • C relieved he could answer most of the questions

• 7 You hear two friends talking about a popular television programme. - What is the programme about?  (B)
  • A retirement
  • B cookery
  • C teaching

• 8 You hear two people talking about a place they have visited. - What kind of place is it?  (A)
  • A a museum
  • B a library
  • C a shop

Volunteer at the Children’s University

• The Children’s University was started by a (local charity, charity) (9) five years ago.

• The focus of this year’s Children’s University was the topic of (industry) (10) .

• Laura’s partner was Mark, who works as a (lawyer) (11) when he is not volunteering.

• Laura’s group of volunteers gave some workshops about how (chocolate) (12) is made.

• Laura says the children had a booklet called a ‘ (passport) ’ (13) which was stamped to show their progress.

• Laura and the children went to the graduation ceremony in the (concert) (14) hall of the local University.

• Some children received a (gold medal) (15) for attending a lot of workshops.

• Laura said the scheme allowed her to develop skills such as (problem-solving, solving problems) (16) .

• Laura will most probably become a (social worker) (17) in the future.

• Laura says she can give people in her audience something called an (information pack) (18) for volunteers.

• 24 Why did pottery not appeal to Mark when he was younger? (A)
  • A He was put off by his mother’s achievements.
  • B His many attempts always seemed to end in failure.
  • C He was too busy playing in a band to take an interest.

• 25 Why did Mark decide to take up pottery? (C)
  • A His business wasn’t as successful as he wanted it to be.
  • B He saw how enjoyable pottery classes could be.
  • C He realised he needed to be more creative.

• 26 What did Mark say about being a student again? (C)
  • A He missed having responsibility.
  • B He was made to feel that he was different.
  • C He felt physically challenged.

• 27 Mark describes the pots he makes as (B)
  • A reflecting shapes in nature.
  • B objects that are to be used.
  • C similar to his mother’s in design.

• 28 What has surprised Mark about the pottery community? (A)
  • A how supportive they have been to a newcomer
  • B how willing other potters are to share ideas
  • C how content they are with their lifestyle

• 29 What advice from his mother has Mark valued most? (B)
  • A to concentrate all his efforts on perfecting pottery
  • B to remember the skill of potters from the past
  • C to be realistic about the money-making possibilities of pottery

• 30 In the future, Mark says he would like to be able to (C)
  • A develop some new colours for his pots.
  • B exhibit his pots in a gallery.
  • C explore different techniques for making pots.