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TEST (PET LEVEL) PART 1: Vocabulary  Complete the sentences with the correct word • temporary • migrated • suspicion • aisle • bustling • discarded • proceeded 1. A lot of edible food is ……………………..………. in garbage bins every day. 2. In the 1900s, many people ……………………..………. to America in search of work. 3. The tribal leader looked at the stranger with …………………..………. . 4. Nomadic tribes live in ………………..………. camps as they frequently migrate to new locations. 5. The passengers …………………..………. to the departure gate for boarding. 6. London is a(n) …………………..………. city with many stores and restaurants.

 Underline the correct item: 7. He carefully placed the plantation/fossil into the display case. 8. John is a steady/permanent resident of Canada. 9. The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist spot/mark. 10. Tracey asked me to lend/borrow her $50. 11. The tribal members behaved/treated the visitors with respect. 12. Kevin found it hard to adopt/adapt to his new school. 13. Please offer/help yourself to some snacks.

PART 2: GRAMMAR 14. Robert ……… of taking some time off to travel this summer. A. thinks C. is thinking B. will think D. is going to think 15. It’s getting harder and ……… to find a well-paid job these days. A. more hard C. hardest B. harder D. hard 16. Rebecca and Ted aren’t here right now; they ……… to the movies. A. have been C. had gone B. had been D. have gone 17. Derick ……… English in Papua New Guinea for the last 3 years.

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A. is teaching B. has been teaching C. teaches D. taught 18. So far the charity ……… over $10,000 through fundraising activities. A. had raised C. has raised B. has been raising D. was raising 19. Living in the country is ……… than living in the city. A. the most peaceful C. more peaceful B. most peaceful D. peaceful 20. The kitchen faucet ……… for several days before the pipes burst. A. had dripped B. had been dripping 21. The next flight to London ……… at 9 o’clock. A. leaves B. has left 22. Dan is a good citizen; he ……… obeys the law.

C. has dripped D. has been dripping C. leaving D. was leaving

A. often C. always B. seldom D. sometimes 23. London has by far ……… population of any city in England. A. larger C. large B. the largest D. more large 24. The invitations ………. mailed yesterday. A. are B. will be 25. The view from the top was amazing, ……….? A. was it B. wasn’t it

C. have been D. were C. it was D. it wasn’t

PART 3: READING  Read the article. For questions 26-30, choose the best answer A, B, C, or D. Peering out from the porthole of the rickety plane, I was astounded by the landscape below: an endless snowy tundra blanketed by swirls of mist. It was hard to believe that anything could survive in this inhospitable climate, let alone people. However, as the plane began its descent, a small settlement emerged from the fog. It seemed to spring out of nowhere, surrounded by the barren polar desert. I wondered how anyone had managed to venture so far into the wilderness, and why.

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Emerging from the plane, I was greeted by my host; a short Inuit man with a distinctive black mustache and bushy eyebrows that framed his weathered face. As he approached, he circled his left hand over his chest, a standard Inuit greeting. “My name is Kaya,” he said in perfect English. “Welcome to Baffin Island.” He led me to his snowmobile and promptly whisked me off across the frozen landscape. The biting cold penetrated through my jacket and the four layers of clothing I had beneath it. My fingers, in fur-lined gloves, went completely numb. Several minutes later, we arrived at Kaya’s home; a conventional wooden house painted a pleasant shade of green. Inside, it was surprisingly warm with all the modern comforts I myself was accustomed to. For a moment, I felt rather underwhelmed. What I saw before me failed to match the primitive image of Inuit culture I had in mind. Where were the igloos that I had seen on TV? Had these people lost their heritage? Thankfully, my first impressions were proven wrong. Despite living with all the modern conveniences, these people were grounded in their roots. Over the course of my stay, I learned how to sew and make tools as they had been done for thousands of years. I went ice fishing on a frozen lake and shared my catch with my newly-acquired friends. Although each day was a struggle for survival, there was a real sense of community among the Inuit. They would never let their neighbor become hungry or lonely or sad. And slowly, I too began to feel a sense of belonging. As well as having such incredible community spirit, the Inuit also maintained a deep connection with nature. They understood the land in which they lived and truly respected it. Even though they had inhabited the region for thousands of years, they had preserved it well, making only the slightest imprint upon it. Their respect for the natural world made me embarrassed by the polluted city from which I came. It was a genuinely humbling experience and one that made me appreciate the beauty of my surroundings. One particularly dark winter’s night, I woke to the sound of Kaya tapping on my door. He motioned for me to follow him, excited as a child. Stepping outside, I couldn’t believe my eyes. There before me were the spectacular northern lights, a magical phenomenon caused by gases in the air. I watched in awe as the colors danced before me: green, turquoise, purple, pink. It was a gift from Mother Nature and one that only few people witness in such splendor. The months flew by and before I knew it I was back in London. The bustling city, which I had previously regarded as the hub of the world, now seemed spiritless and empty. I longed for the simplicity of the Inuit way of life, for the connection with nature and sense of belonging that I had experienced so very briefly. Was it possible to find such things in this materialistic world? I suddenly felt like a stranger in a strange land. And yet, I was home 26. What was the writer’s initial impression of the Arctic? A. a scenic landscape B. a desirable area to live C. a hostile land D. an uncivilized place 27. According to the narrator, what is a distinguishing feature of Kaya?

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A. his build B. his facial hair C. his mannerisms D. his accent 28. Upon entering Kaya’s house, what is the cause of the writer’s disappointment? A. the unattractive décor B. the inadequate facilities C. the presence of modernity D. the lack of a TV 29. What effect does the Inuit’s connection with nature have on the writer? A. It raised his spirits. B. It helped him understand their culture. C. It increased his respect for them. D. It made him feel ashamed. 30. How does the writer’s attitude change as a result of his experience? A. He realized how simple his life was B. He started feeling connected with nature C. He became less enthused about city life D. He began to feel a sense of belonging in his homeland

 Questions 31 – 35 The teenagers below all want a book to read. Decide which book would be the most suitable for the following teenagers. For questions 31 – 35, choose the correct letter (A – H) 31. Billy enjoys reading science fiction. He'd like to read a book that has lots of interesting pictures in it as well as an exciting story. 32. Ruby loves novels about real historical characters. She'd prefer to read a book with a film based on it so she can watch that too. 33. Max has read lots of action books and he's looking for another one but by a new writer. He'd like the main characters to be teenagers, like him. 34. Jess loves reading books that are part of a series, involving the same characters. She likes stories about relationships, and prefers those with animals in them too. 35. Cameron and his brother want to read facts about how normal people lived in the past; how they travelled, what they ate and the things they wore, etc. They'd prefer a book with drawings and diagrams.

A The History of Everything – This is a great hook for young people who enjoy facts and scientific information. Most of the book is about scientific discovery through the ages - for example, how we have developed from travelling everywhere by foot or horse to the invention of the motor car. It even goes on to discuss how we might travel in the future, as we explore other planets. 4

B Stay True – Riding Out Will Tabitha, Sasha and Mona manage to stay friends while performing in the horse-jumping competition against each other? Remember, they have been in worse situations. Grace Terry published her first Stay True novel eight years ago, but the adventures of these three friends and their horses are still as popular with readers today, in this eleventh story, as they were in the first. C Count Down – This is Matthew Park's first novel and it's brilliant! Tom Flint is like any other 14-year-old boy until the day his scientist parents are taken by a criminal gang. In a thrilling race against time, Tom climbs mountains, dives to the bottom of the ocean and might even have to go to the moon to save them! D Outer Limits – The action never stops in this fast-paced book with fantastic comic-stripstyle drawings that teenagers will love. Follow Troy's journey to the edge of the solar system, to the last planet, where no one has visited in the past and where everyone's future may be destroyed if Troy cannot solve the mystery in time. E Get Started – Have you ever read a science fiction short story and wished you could write one too? Then this is the book for you. Each chapter gives help and advice to new writers and encourages teenagers to pick up their pen and start being creative. This book is part of a series that helps young people develop their talents and includes books on drawing and film-making F Life On Screen – Ever wondered what it's like being a film star? Brad de Walt was a star from the age of 10 and is still only 18 yet he's been in many movies, from historical romances to action adventures. Brad travels the world to film but says he is only truly happy when at home with his collection of pet animals, including a monkey. G In Action – Want to know what the inside of a working castle looked like or how long it took to ride by horse across the county? The detailed information along with the realistic pictures in this book tells you all about everyday life in the 15th century. It contains instructions for making clothes and even recipes from that period for you to try at home! H A Short Season – There are the facts about Lady Jane Grey — an unfortunate young woman who died at the age of 16 after being Queen for just nine days — but what about the teenager who was persuaded to take the crown? In her first book, Harriet Wolfe successfully imagines the conversations, thoughts and feelings of Lady Jane, bringing the 16''' century to life. And fans of the book will be pleased to know that John Grossman has just made a film of it.

WRITING Part 1: Questions 1 - 5 Here are some sentences about a novel. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. Write only the missing words on your answer sheet. 5

0 The name of the novel is Midnight Silence. The novel ……is…… called Midnight Silence. 1. The novel was written by John Halloran.  John Halloran ………… the novel. 2. John Halloran's first book was not as good as this one.  This book by John Halloran is much ………… his first one. 3. The novel is full of interesting characters.  There are a ………… of interesting characters in the novel. 4. I have not read such a good book for a long time.  It's a long time ………… I read such a good book. 5. I'm looking forward to John Halloran's next novel.  I …………………… wait until John Halloran publishes his

Part 2: Writing You have seen the following notice in an international student magazine. Essays wanted Even though big cities can be dirty, chaotic places, many people still prefer to live in them. What are the advantages and disadvantages of living in a big city?

Write your essay (120-180 words).

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LISTENING PART 1 Example: What did the boy forget to bring home from school?

1. What did the girl buy for her friend’s birthday?

2. When will the science fiction film start?

3. Which poster will the boy hang on his bedroom wall?

4. How did the girl travel to work this morning?

5. What will happen first in the school now?

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6. Which book has the boy read recently?

7. Where is the girl’s new T-shirt?

8. Who did the girl need to phone?

9. What was the weather like for the picnic?

10. What will the boy buy from the newsagent’s later this week?

Part 2:

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You will hear an interview with a woman named Karen Wells who designs portable houses. For questions 11-20, complete the sentences.

Karen says the disadvantage of most portable homes is their high transportation 11

.

Karen gives the example of a(n) 12 to make one of her houses.

as a tool needed

Karen works as a(n) 13

in the construction industry.

Karen says her homes answer the need for affordable and housing. Karen’s homes can act as 15

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in disaster situations.

Karen designed her homes with a(n) 16 appear larger inside.

to make them

Owners of Karen’s houses can make them more comfortable by adding to their homes. 17 Karen uses special 18 withstand extreme weather conditions. Karen hopes to one day use her homes to create a where groups of people can live.

in the building of her homes that

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In Kenya, some of Karen’s homes are being used as 20

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Part 3: Questions 21 – 25 You will hear some information about a day trip. Listen and complete questions 21 – 25. You will hear the information twice.

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