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Succeed in B2 for Schools - Practice Test 1
Listening
Finally at home
PART 7 Questions 43- 52 pag.70
Succeed in B2 for Schools - Practice Test 2
Teenage volunteering pag.83 - 82
PART 1 Questions 1- 23 pag.85 - 86
Always on the move
Succeed in B2 for Schools - Practice Test 3
PART 2 Questions 9 - 18 pag.98
Graham Davies - Parachute instructor
PART 3 Questions 19 - 23 pag.98
The race of his life
PART 7 Questions 43-52 pag.95 - 94
Four instructors talk about their sports
Succeed in B2 for Schools - Practice Test 4
PART 7 Questions 43-52 pag.107
Holiday Memories
Our lives with technology
Fur teenagers talk about their relationship with technology
Mike A
I guess you could say technology is in the blood My parents both work in IT and 30 we've always had the laten gadget or gamo in the house We had smartphones before any of my friends, and my dad event saught saught me how to write computse programmes when was really young say ones of course! My friends love it because they can ask my advice on what they should buy, and if I don't now the wwe, my parents definitely will in my spare time I've actually been der I've actually been developing apps with my dad's been great. We're productive when ww work together and I've learnt a lot from him. I'm now planning to study computer science at uni versity and I think I'm alrsady ahent of the pack, in terms of computer skills
Maggie B
Everyone I know uses smartphones, ebooks and so on, but it's not my thing, to be honest. I'm an avid reader and when I see people on the train with their tablets, can't stand it. For ine, the feel and even the smell of a book is irreplaceable and I can't believe you can have the sa? ??? rience reading off a screen. I love curling up on my bed with a cup of tea, some tiscuits and a good novel. I don't know how fit cuddle up to a computar My sister can't understand me at all she likes reading too and says that ebooks are really convenient as she has all her books in one place, but, like I said, it's more the comfort that is important to me
John C
Don't get me wrong de smartphone or laptop hot wa me. My parents brothe four brothers and antes soothey co afford to buy things en mat My Friends seme me a bit about my basse phone but dans.comreally port, ?????sily nigby, and (lad the chance tot go-to a rugby summer academy but it was really pricey, tas much for my porecres reaity However, they were amazing they did find the money and en I went last summer, it was definsiely worth it I already play for a local team, but l'if love to go professional and it's not the the latest phone la going to help with that, it itf No, I'd rather spend my money, or rater my parents monary, on some thing that's going to help me in the future and not Just for fashion
Flora D
Surely technology is important to e to everyone, 'tit Well, at least all young people should be merested in technology, as there's no escape from it and if you are not prepared to learn and change, then I think it will be difficult for you to find work in the future. I've got the newest phone, tablet and ebook but I've worked hard for them. I got a jeb in a clothes shop and I work there after school a couple of days a week and on Saturdays, too. My parents don't understand my obsession with having the best things. They boch have smartphones but they get really annoyed when I'm on my phone all the time. My mum even made a rule for me and my brother that we're not allowed to use our phones at the dinner table!
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PART 7
You are going to read an article about young people and technology For questions 43-52, choose from the teenagers (A-D). The teenagers may be shsisert more than once.
Which teenager
finds other nearests more important? 43
is encouraged by family to pursue their interests? 44
has limited access to technology due to the cost? 45
has restrictions on when and where the technology is used? 46
has saved up to buy the new items? 47
is not only a consumer but also wants to know how tecnology works? 48
is often asked to recommend products? 49
does not share the same view of technology as a member of the family? 50
thinks it's vital that people keep up with developments? 51
believes that technology cannot take the place of some things? 52
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Succeed in B2 First for
Schools-Practice Test https://l.ead.me/globalelt1?trackSharing=1
Listening
PART 1 Questions 1-8
You wil haar people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C). <
1.
You hear an actres describe the beginning of her career.
Why does the actress think she is now successfulf ?
A. She applied for every acting joh she could.
B. She made friends with other actors
C. She had good fortune
2. You hear two frienele discussing TV programmes What do they dragree about?
A. the importance of prizes
B. the quality of independent films
C. what to watch on TV
3.You hear a writer talking about his new book. Why did he decide in write it ?
A. He thought similar books were outdated.
B. He saw a gap in the market.
C. He was asked to by his students.
4. You hear two stusdents organising a charity event. What will people pay at the event ?
A. food and drinks.
B. the clothes .
C. the live music .
5. You hear a couple dicussing their holiday plans with a travel agent. What reason do they give for their choise?
A. They've never been there before.
B. Other sities are nasily accessible
C. They don't to drive on holiday
6. You hear a man talking about moving to another ountry.How does he feel about it?
A. He misses England
B. He thinks it's getting better.
C. He found it easy to make friends.
7. You hear a businesswoman giving advice. What does she think the most important thing is ?
A. to stully business at college
B. to work in all areas of the business
C. to believe in your abilities
8. You hear a man talking about a local events. Why is he talking about the art exhibition!
A. He is reviewing the exhibition
B. He has a painting in the exhibition
C. He has helped it become a permanent exhibition.
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Succeed in 82 First for Schools-Practice Test 1
PART 2 Questions 9-18
You'll hear an environmental reporter, Dylan Murray, discussing the trip to visit the Galapagos tortoises. For questions 9 - 18, complets the santances with a word or short phrase.
Galapagos tortoises
The writer has already seen in the (9) which are similar to the ones in the Galapagos Islands.The "Galapagos in (10) refers to the shape of their shell.The tortoises were often liked for their meat and (11) by early pirates and explorers to the islands.Surprisingly, tourists can (12) the wildlife they come to see up-close. The tortoises were originally from the South American (13) and they later arvived at the islands.The writer thinks that the (14) and insolation of the islands has aided in the developement of the ecosystem.Lonesome George was the sole (15) of his particular group of tortoises left in existence.The typical diet of the tortoise is made of plants (16) and fruit. Tortoises in the Galapagos islands can survive up to (17) without food or water. In the (18) season tortoises tend to be less active at midday.
PART 3 Questions 19-23
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about cycling. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what sach speaker says about it. Use the letters only once. There are three extra lumers which you do not need to use.
A for other things.
B I feel strange if I don't exercise.
C I used to cyde competitively.
D I don't think bicycles are comfortable.
E I have had like accidents before.
F I am worried about rund safety.
G Bikes are old-fashioned.
H It is impractical.
Speaker 1 19
Speaker 2 20
Speaker 3 21
Speaker 4 22
Speaker 5 23
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Exercise:
Succeed in 12 First for Schooly Practice Test 1
PART 4 Questions 24-30
You will hear part of a radio interview with a girt called Lizzie Smith, who has started an environmensal project in her town. For questions 24-30. chonse the best answer (A, B or C).
24. Why did Lizzie want to improve her area?
A. She felt thers wat possibility for it to be better
B. She wanted to look French.
C. She was embarrassed living there
25. Why does Lizzie think important to live in an attractive area ?
A. It could attract more visitors.
B. It could stop crime and vandalism.
C. It could positively affect people's feelings.
26. What advice did Lizzie's family give to her?
A. They explained which flowers and plants would be the best to use.
B. They told her they needed more help and she should ask others.
C. They told her exactly how to find money for the project.
27. Why was it important to start with improving the school and the area around it?
A. The majority of the students lived in that area.
B. The teachers would only help if the school was painted first
C. The committee voted for the school to be helped first.
28. Wut was the next step after improving the negbeumood!
A. The local businesses wanted their shops painted, too.
B. They asked a reporter to help them.
C. They had to find ways to involve the whole community.
29. What was Lizzie worried about when she was interviewed?
A. If she'd look good on TV.
B. being too nervous to speak
C. whether people would like the project
30. What has happened to the project now!
A. It has finished and Lizzie is looking fo new ideas.
B. There are similar projects in other towns.
C. It hasn't got enough money to continue.
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PART 5
You are going to read an extract from a novel in which an Australian teenager called Sarah has come to stay with her English family. For questions 31 - 36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Finally at home
Sarah looked across at the harbour, her harbour as she now thought of it. She breathed a deep sigh and looked around the room in which she hadri't been since she was a little girl. She felt that she was home at last, finally back in her family's original town in Cornwall. Her family had practically built the entire place, at least they'd made it what it was today - a busy market town with a large har bour and ship-builders spread along the coast. Their own hard work and strength alone had stopped it from becoming an abandoned 'ghost town' as had happened in too many neighbouring towns and villages. The good fortune of her family had been so great that they were able to build an enormous house on the top of Wicker's mount overlooking their achievements which, in Sarah's grandfather's lifetime, included a hotel and restaurant, along with the older businesses. And so life had continued for the Trevallyans, a family so lucky that many of the town's inhabitants whispered about them, in a mixture of both respect and suspicion - the source of their money had prompted countless rumours. When Sarah's father, Jonathan, told his father that he did not want to work for the family business but instead had made plans to study as a doctor in London, the community was surprised. Tom, Sarah's grandfather, had been quite angry at first as he knew his oldest child was the brightest and had expected him to continue the family businesses his other two children, James and Susan, were not as academic as Jonathan. Despite the shock, Tom eventually forgeve Jonathan for tus choices as he was so proud that he had become an excellent doctor, James and Susan divided the other businesses and each did well and made the family even richer than before. Something Tom took longer to forgive, however, was Jonathan's decision to move to Australia with his new wife. He wondered that if his son moved so far away,
would he ever come back and would he ever see him again? So Tom had never gone to visit his son in Australia, first saying it was too far and then that he had a phobia of aeroplanes. Sarah and her parents had only been to England once when she was very young and she could hardly remember the house or any of her family. But now that Sarah was seventeen and about to start studying at a college in England, she finally had had the chance to meet her uncle, aunt and, most exciting of all for her, her legendary grandfather Tom once again. Walking down to the port at night Sarah decided to visit the shipbuilding office where her cousin David was the manager. As she walked past the small fishing boats and the larger commercial trawlers, she felt a cold blast of air and pulled her coat around her and her hat further down over her ears. Just as she was wondering if a storm was approaching and regretting not watching the weather forecast on TV, she heard voices coming from the boats and the path. The fishermen had obviously had the same thoughts and they seemed to be taking their boats over to the west port, where they would have protection from the wind. The sudden change in weather had surprised her as she was used to the heat of the Australian sun. She put her frozen hands deep into her coat pockets and hurried towards David's office. David, her cousin, looked at her and laughed. Of course, for him and the others in the town it was not so cold as to need a hat and scarf yet. Sarah liked David and his sister, Joanna, very much-she had only been in the country for two weeks and they were already good friends. However, as much as she liked her cousins, there was something strange about her aunt. She couldn't quite explain why but she had an odd feeling that there were many secrets in the Trevallyan family that had yet to be revealed.
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31. Sarah's sigh suggests that
A. she was comfortable in her surroundings.
B. she was tired after a long journey
C. she was bored of the house.
D. she was sad about being in the house
32. Why were people suspicious of the Trevallyan family?
A. They belleved that the family had stolen their money.
B. The family were isolated from the rest of the community.
C. They wondered about the origins of their wealth
D. The family were not originally from the town.
33. Why was Jonathan's decision a surprise to everyone
A. He had not been thought of as clever enough to be doctor.
B. He heted large cities tke London
C. He had been expected to carry on his father's work
D. He didn't warit his siblings to control the family money
34. What does the winter suggest about Tom's reasons for never vating Australia?
A. He made up excuses because he didn't want to go
B. He was too embarrassed to admit his phobia of flying.
C. He had many truthful reasons for not going
D. He did not want to see his san again.
35.What the reason for Sarah's reaction to the cold weather?
A. She hated the inglish weather
B. She was still getting used to the change in temperature
C. She had heard that blad weather was coming
D. She had not brought any warm clothes with her from Australi
36. What do we learn about Sarah's family in the last paragraph?
A. Sarah was her cousins only friend
B. Sarah suspected that someone was hiding something
C. Sarah's cousins were rather difficult to get on with.
D. Sarah hadn't mat her cousins' mother yet.
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Teenage volunteering
Nikki A
I had the greatest perience of my life in Thalan I wat fucky enough ta de eposa? to work as a volun teeran elephans sanctuary just south of Bangkok I've always lovest animals and I hope to become a we when I finish university, Iscaped for atten weeks and it was hard, we worked six days a week helping the bumpers to look after the elephants the sanctuary dent look after the wlephants, no one the would and they'd be left wurdering the streets So they bring them to the shelter, which is in the forest where the elephants used to live. They realy are gentle gants and I was allowed to wash them leed thema anel even take them for walks in the forest. t's really opened my eyes and I'm boung to go back there as soon se posible
June B
I've always in a ed to be a teacher. My mum teaches primary school and I thek it's the best job in the world. I enjoy working with children and also want to be a macher, I have to show that I've had experience with them, tu Guide leader too it's an organisation where girls can do differenc activities, many of which help the community. I help out at the Guide meet ungs and we've recently been ding some work to help clean up the local park by planting trees and cleaning up graffiti. Spending time with the girls in really rewardangI've learnt a lot about how to communicate with young people and now I can't wait to put it into practice when I teach
Eve C
I live in the sauntryside and there's a large castle near my vilags which attracts many visitors. My pandinctcher volunteers there as a toor pade. Se takes the foursts around the cutle and explame the history of the castle and its inhabitants. That's fucinating and I've always enjoyed visiting the castle and its beautiful gardens, so last year I started working there at weekends. We don't get paid for working there as it's a charity and it survives on dorations from visitors, plus what we make at the gift shop work in the cafe as a waitress and all the food is grown in the gardens at the catle, so It's very popular with tourists. I hope to be a guide one day ton, but I've gut lits to learn fiest
Karen D
I had some pravems when I was younger-1 was bulimit realy badly school by a group of girls They used to call me names and even hit me once, but luckily, my parents were prat and they told my teachers so the girls stapped After that always wanted to help kids with similar problems su thar they didn't feel alone. I found nut about a vol counselling website run by young people, for people, and they accepted roy application young I've been working there for two years and ruity think I've made a difference. Most of the people who have emailed or phoned is usually report later that things have improved and this encourages t?? ?a continue helpty, I'm starting college next year but I'm going to continue working for the site as long as I can.
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PART 7
You are going to read an article on four teenage girls about their experiences of volunteering. For questions 43-52, choose from the teenagers (AD). The teenagers may be chosen more than once.
Which teenager
works somewhere which promotes local culture? 43
is following in one of her parents' footsteps? 44
is helping those who are having emotional difficulties? 45
hopes the volunteering will help with a future career? 46
was surprise by her experiences? 47
feels that her work has had a good response from those she helped? 48
is helping a group who otherwise would be ignored? 49
works somewhere where money is made from selling food and souvenirs?50
would like to work in another way for the organisation? 51
is helping to improve the appearance of her neighbourhood? 52
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Succeed in B2 First for Schools - Practice Test 2
Listening
PART 1
Questions 1-8
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
1. You will hear a film reviewer discussing a film. What does she think of the actors' performances?
A. They give a boring performance.
B. They are the best part of the film.
C. They seem confused by the story.
2. You will hear a photographer discussing his work. What is his favourite part of his career?
A. helping charities with his work
B. travelling around the world
C. meeting people from other cultures
3. You will hear a teenager talking about her ambitions. What does she want to do after university?
A. travel around Europe
B. work straightaway
C. do some more studying
4. You will hear a teacher talking about her job. Why did she decide to be a teacher?
A. She wanted to help children.
B. She followed her sister's advice.
C. She wasn't happy with her job.
5. You will hear two band members talking about their new album. How do they feel about their new music?
A. They don't think it's as good as their first album.
B. They are concerned if people will like it.
C. They don't really care about what people think.
6. You will hear an archeologist talking about a new discovery. What is important about the discovery?
A. It shows something new about the society.
B. It was discovered by accident by builders.
C. It means that the area will now be protected.
7. You will hear teenagers discussing their favourite sports. Which sport do they not choose?
A. football
B. rugby
C. athletics
8. You will hear a man talking on the radio. Why is he proud of his achievements?
A. He was told he would never be successful.
B. He has done well, despite not going to school regularly.
C. He has never borrowed money.
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PART 2
Questions 9-18
You will hear a bologist, Pour Guhzasson, discussing Emperor penguins.
For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Emperor penguins
Peter is a professor of (9) at the University of Stockholm.
He hopes that people will want to learn more about the (10) of their environment.
To learn about the penguins (11) to takes blood samples.
Working together as a group with common goals has helped the penguins (12) .
They take it (13) to stand in the warm part of the circle.
Alter birth, the eggs are cared for by the (14) penguins.
The diet of the penguins includes krill, fish and (15) .
The eggs are kept warm to prevent (16) to the Antarctic temperatures.
When the chicks are old enough, the (17) will have broken up so they are closer to water.
The change in the landscape reveals the (18) damage being done.
PART 3
Questions 19-23
You will hear five short extraces in which people talking about the cinema. For questions 19-23 choose from the list (AH) what each speaker liked most about the flin they saw. Use the latters only once. There are three extra latters which you do not need to use.
A The frector always makes good flims.
B The writing was of very high quality.
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C The film had lots of award-wiring actors
D The special effects and images were great Speaker 3 21
E A popular ratamed in the fim
F The finis the best of its genre
G The fom anayed true to the novel
H The fim has a fantastic soundtrack
Speaker 1---- 19
Speaker 2---- 20
Speaker 3---- 21
Speaker 4----22
Speaker 5----23
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PART 4
Questions 24 - 30
You will hear a young man called Adam Davis telling a group of students about the history of Cadbury's chocolate factory. For questions 24 - 30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24. How did Davis become interested in the Cadbury family and Bournville?
A. He heard the stories when he went to university.
B. He worked at the factory and heard the history there.
C. He heard the stories from his mother arid father
25. Why did John Cadbury like selling chocolate?
A. He thought he could make lots of money from it.
B. He thought it was better than people buying alcohol.
C. It was cheap to make chocolate bars.
26. What did Richard and George Cadbury want to do in the beginning?
A. They wanted to improve the products they were selling.
B. They wanted to sell the business.
C. They wanted to make the first chocolate bar.
27. Why did they want to build houses in Bournville?
A. They used workers from outside Birmingham who needed homes.
B. They wanted workers to live closer to the factory.
C. They thought everyone should live in good houses.
28. How did the houses and good facilities help the company?
A. Lots of people wanted to work for the company.
B. They made the workers feel better.
C. They won awards for the facilities.
29. How has Bournville affected other towns?
A. It has encouraged more green areas in towns.
B. It has decreased the amount of poor housing
C. It has encouraged other companies to help build new towns.
30. Why is the village still special today?
A. The houses are now empty and can be visited.
B. It is almost the same as when it was first built.
C. There are lots of popular bars in the area.
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succeed in B2 First for Schools - Practice Test 2 Reading & Use of English
PART 5
You are going to read an extract from a journal in which a teenager called Line describes her experience of moving to different countries. For questions 31 - 36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Always on the move
Another day, another school; at least that's what it feels like. The first day at a new school is nerve- wracking enough but this is in a different country, too. In actual fact it's the fourth country I've lived in and I'm only seventeen. My father works for the UN and we've lived all over the world. My parents are from Holland and they both worked for the government, but then my dad was offered this job when I was five. When my dad agreed to it, they made it all seem really exciting. At first, it was like an adventure when we moved to a new home, but it's been a strange journey.
We quickly settled into our new home and our new lives in Brussels. I started school and had to learn French, but it wasn't a problem, really, luckily I was so young that learning a language wasn't too difficult. I made friends fairly easily, too, and my brothers soon settled into nursery. However, it wasn't long before we were dragged somewhere else and we had to leave all our new friends behind. My dad had been given a promotion which he was really pleased about. However, my parents didn't even ask our opinion on the move, so once again we were leaving our home for somewhere far away.
Our new home in Hong Kong was beautiful and the place itself was amazing, but by now I was nine years old and I didn't appreciate any of this. I had made some great friends and was devastated to leave it all behind. I began school, but this time it was a little bit different as I was going to be at an international school, where other children from foreign countries would study in English. At least this meant that I met children who were in the same position as me, foreigners together in a new country. Many of my classmates had parents who worked for embassies, or for very large international companies, so we all understood how isolating it can be away from home.
Eventually, of course, I made some good friends and we learnt to love Hong Kong together and, as we grew up, there were more things for us to do. Hong Kong is still unbelievable - it's so busy and there's so much to do that you're never bored. In addition, there are lots of nationalities there, so now I have friends from all over the world.
Before too long, though, my parents were offere another job in Washington DC, USA, but this time they actually asked us what we thought before they decided. One night we all sat around the mible together and as a family we discussed how we felt about this. My brothers didn't mind moving; they are a bit younger than me and they were really excited about living in America, although all their knowledge of the country comes from films and TV! As for me, I wasn't happy about it as, once again, I would have to leave my friends. Finally, we decided to move with the promise that I could visit some of my friends during the holidays.
Once again I am beginning to get used to life in an international school. Although we could attend an American high school, my parents thought it was better that we stay with some other students from different countries. The city is great, with lots of beautiful buildings but it's also quite serious as there are lots of politicians here, Hong Kong was definitely better for teenagers. I feel it's getting easier to make friends this time in fact, I think I've become an expert at it. I was surprised that my parents found it hard to make friends, too. We were talking about it one night and they admitted that they can also feel shy when they start working somewhere new. Well, I suppose that all this moving around has helped me learn how to make new friends with people from different cultures and I'm sure that this will be useful in life.
Now, we are still in America. Soon I'll be eighteen and then I won't have to follow my parents if they move countries again. I'm thinking of staying here and starting university. Eventually, I'd love to work for the government, like my parents. However, I am pretty sure that once I have children, I will stay in one country and not move them from place to place. Of course it's nice to see the world, but you're often left with a feeling that you don't have a home of your own and you don't 'belong' anywhere. You may have your family close to you, but it's important to have a community around you, too.
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31. How did Line feel when she arrived in Brussels?
A. She really missed her friends and family.
B. She felt her parents had lied about how good in would be.
C. She had no problems adapting to her new life.
D. She din't like her new home.
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32. Line says that the family was 'dragged in line 19 to show that
A. they decided together that they should neve again.
B. her parents didn't give them a choice on whether they should move.
C. she was glad to leave Belgium and she was excited about moving.
D. she felt that the move was decided very quickly.
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33. Why did like going to an international school in Hong Kong?
A. She felt that all the children could relate to each other.
B. She enjoyed learning English.
C. She could meet mainly local people.
D. She thought the teaching was better at this type of school.
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34. What was different about the way the family decided to mase again?
A. The parents had been offered two countries to choose from.
B. The parents agreed that Line could join them when she was older.
C. The parents were told they had no choice in the move abroad.
D. The parents asked the children for their opinion on the move.
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35. What does Line think is a positive thing about living in so many different countries?
A. She has been able to see the world.
B. She has developed good social skills.
C. She has come closer to her parents.
D. She is no longer shy.
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36. What do we hears about the final paregraph ?
A. She wants her children to have the same experiences as her.
B. She wants to return to Belgium or Holland.
C. She doesn't want her children to move around the world.
D. She doesn't think it's important for children to see different countries.
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Practice Test 3
Confront your fears and face your challenges
For instructors talk about their sports.
Dave Hanson - Jet ski instructor A
Jet skiing is a thrilling sport that needs to be learned in a safe environment under the guidance of a qualified watercraft instructor. Jet skis can reach speeds of up to 60 mph and are specially designed for both performing or, racing. These incredible machines will get your heart pumping in no time. On our one-day courses you will be surprised at how much you can learn. Once you have arrived and been welcomed, your experience will begin with a full safety briefing and an introduction to stand-up jet skiing. As far as I'm concerned, this part of the day is crucial for everyone's safety, as the last thing we want is for someone to end up in hospital. We will run you through the basics, including handling and steering on your knees, before progressing to stand-ups and a number of tricks. You'll get your chance to push your fears to the limit with a variety of gravity-defying manoeuvres from high-speed turns to power jumps. Great for anyone who really likes to live in the fast lane. The day will close with a debrief back at the centre, including a presentation of your certificate.
Bob Daniels - Scuba diving instructor B
If you've always wanted to find out what scuba diving is all about but aren't ready to take the plunge into a certification course, you should try our beginners course. During the experience you will learn to use scuba equipment in shallow water and learn some of the basic principles of diving, such as hand signals and movement under the watchful eye of a qualified instructor. Your day will start with a greeting and introduction from the friendly staff. Complimentary refreshments will be offered to you before you head to the dive shop, where you will have a safety briefing and a demonstration of how your scuba kit works. Next, you'll leave for the pool (about a five-minute drive away) and then the fun begins as you hit the water. You'll have 90 minutes in the pool and learn what wearing scuba equipment feels like and how easy it is to move around underwater while wearing it. There is a knack to it but once you've been shown how, it will all become clear to you. Some people, however, might find the kit too heavy for them, but we'll check with everyone beforehand. You will also find out what it's like to breathe underwater and whether you'll be comfortable there or not. If you are, then you'll be ready to consider the next step towards the scuba certification course.
Jane Epsom Whitewater rafting instructor C
Whitewater rafting has become one of the most extreme sports since its breakthrough in the 1970s. You and your fellow rafters must work together as you guide yourselves down the raging rapids of our fantastic purpose-built course. When you arrive at the centre, you will be shown a safety DVD and you'll have a chat with your instructor, who will guide you through the basics before taking you down to the rapids on foot. You will be in a 6-8 man raft. You'll need to have paid attention to your instructor beforehand and remember to paddle hard as you launch the craft over the swells and hold on tight as you push through the immense waves. Our 700-metre international, Grade 3 downhill course is perfect for practising the basic principles of whitewater rafting.
Jason White- Kitesurfing instructor D
Kitesurfing takes the best from surfing, wakeboarding, windsurfing and paragliding to create a unique and thrilling watersport. First, you will learn the theory of kitesurfing. This includes all the fundamentals of flying a kite and learning about wind windows (the flyable area for the kite). After you've mastered kite control and how they fly, it's then on to the setup. You will learn how to safely launch and land your kitesurfing kite and learn the safety features on the control bar and also what to do in a sticky situation. The next, and most exciting, part of the lesson is hitting the water and getting pulled by the kite; also known as 'body-dragging'. The lesson finishes with packing up the kites and equipment. Surprisingly, this is quite a challenge and you need to allow a fair amount of time to do this. If, at the end of the day you fancy treating yourself to a slap-up meal, there's a very good restaurant near the centre.
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Practice Test 3
PART 7
You are going to read an article about four sports instructors talking about water sports. For questions 43-52, choose from the instructors (A - D). The instructors may be chosen more than once.
Which instructor
teaches you how to communicate with your hands? 43
has a difficult job to do of the end of the day? 44
will show you a safety film? 45
will test your courage? 46
affers a free drink? 47
thinks some people may not be physically able to do something? 48
teaches you how to deal with a dongerous situation? 49
says their sport has evolved from other sports? 50
is primarily concerned with your welfare? 51
mentions that teamwork is crucial? 52
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Succeed in B2 First for Schools - Practice Test 3
Reading & Use of English
PART 5
You are going to read an extract from a short story about a teenage boy called Sam, who has been in an accident. For questions 31 - 36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.
Sam had never really expected to get this far In fact, if the truth be told, Sam had thought he'd never walk again. The night of the accid flashed through his mind like a Hollywood horror movie that he'd watched too many times. But the memory of that fateful day couldn't be turned off. It would be there in his head and heart forever. Sometimes it hit him so hard that he had to catch his breath to give him a moment to compose himself, to take back control of his emotions and still his racing heart. He had to accept the fact that his best friend could easily have been injured as badly as he had but, by some miracle, James had walked away from the scene with hardly a scratch on him. Sam, on the other hand, had not been so fortunate. He looked down at his legs; one made of flesh, blood and bone, and the other. Well, the other was his superhuman leg, the one made of carbon fibre, his blade.
Who would have thought that out of something so terrible something so remarkable could develop? Sam had been training hard for the last six months. He hadn't found it a chore; he'd savoured every moment as his confidence and self-respect had ever so slowly come back to him. In the very beginning, every step had seemed like a kilometre. But, despite the physical pain, his soul felt like he was flying. He'd always known that he would conquer his disability. He'd been given another chance in life and he was going to grab it with both hands and not let go.
Ironically, James felt guilty. Guilty because he'd got off so lightly that night. He didn't entirely blame
himself for the accident but he'd played his part in it. They had both been laughing and joking and bopping in their seats to the new music that he had bought and downloaded for Sam's birthday the day before. He blamed himself for distracting Sam. However, the reality was that neither of them could have predicted that the deer was going to run out from the trees, and, by avoiding it, they had run into a huge tree themselves. Had they not been wearing their seatbelts, it would have been far worse.
But that was then. Today was the day they were going to run their first marathon together. Although they were best friends, both Sam and James wanted to outdo the other today. Their competitive spirit was strong. The other runners were almost irrelevant to them, almost as though they weren't there. Sam could feel the adrenalin rushing through his body. James was both excited and nervous. Would he make it to the end? And if he did, would he get there before Sam with his 'bionic leg'? That was the unknown factor. Would it make Sam slower or faster? He'd always felt that Sam was holding back when they were training. James was never convinced that Sam had really given it his all yet, and today he might just pull something quite remarkable out of the bag. He had his stubborn inner strength that had got him this far. He wasn't one for losing in life.
'All runners get ready on your marks - get set -go! With the crack of the starting pistol ringing in their ears, James and Sam flew forward like two bullets out of a gun.
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31. From the first paragraph we understand that Sam
A. had an injury that affected his breathing.
B. would never completely get over the shock of the accident.
C. regularly woke up from nightmares about the accident.
D. wasn't told the truth about his injuries by the doctors
32. . What do we learn about Sam's attitude towards James in the first paragraph ?
A. He resented the fact that James had left the scene of the accident.
B. He didn't understand how their injuries differed so greatly.
C. He believed that James was always luckier in life than him.
D. He became very emotional whenever he and James talked about the acciden
33. What does it refer to in line 32?
A. his disability
B. his blade
C. conquering his fear
D. his second chance
34. The accident was caused by
A. something beyond their control
B. Sam's dangerous driving.
C. James's imesponsible behaviour.
D. them runsing over a deer
35. What was the most important thing for both Sam and Jarnes before the race?
A. They wanted to finish it together.
B. Both of them wanted to beat all the other runners
C. They dider't want Sarn to be hurt by the other runmers
D. They both desperately wanted to beat each other.
36. What advantage did Sam have over James?
A. He had been the faster of the two in training.
B. His blade gave him a clear advantage.
C. James was unsure of what Sam wes really capable of.
D. James wasn't an emotionally strong person.
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Succeed in B2 First for Schools - Practice Test 4
Reading & Use of English
Holiday Memories
Four people talk about their holiday experiences.
Julie A
I was staying with my grandmother in Australia and she had realised that I was going crazy with boredom. She arranged for me to go on a guided walk through a beautiful part of the local countryside. Although I wasn't really the 'walking type', I was more than willing to do anything that might be a distraction from the long month's stay at Grandma's. Grandma assured me about the wonderful time we'd have tramping through the bush, the amazing wildlife we'd see and the perfect beach awaiting us at the end of the trek. I believed every word. I needed to as I was so bored. I went to join the rest of my group with an open mind, as Grandma had said they were sure to be young like me. However, the group turned out to be mainly wealthy pensioners enjoying their twilight years. Despite my misgivings, they all seemed quite happy to have me as the baby of the group. I wasn't entirely convinced that we'd have enough in common for the trip to really work for me, but Grandma had paid for it and so I was committed to the three-day 'adventure'.
Marcus B
We all considered our father to be slightly insane when he suggested an astrotourism holiday. This entailed camping out in the Welsh mountains for a week and spending our evenings and, in fact, all night if one wished, stargazing. The area has actually been granted International Dark Sky status. This means that it is officially a stargazing hotspot. There are only five other places in the world that have been given this status. After a bit of persuasion from my father, surprisingly my mother decided that he was right and it would be a romantic blast from the past just like when they used to go camping 'before the kids came along'. Of course, that didn't help me and my sister feel any more enthusiastic. Camping wasn't something that appealed to two teenagers. Not that we'd actually given it a go; we'd always stayed in luxury hotels or villas on our previous holidays. I must admit we put up a fair bit of resistance to the idea.
Andrew C
I had been looking forward to our fishing holiday for months, not because I was crazy about fishing. although I love being outdoors in the fresh air. No, it was more about spending some bonding time with my son, Adam. I wasn't sure how he would take to fishing for five days. We'd been many times for an afternoon and he'd quite enjoyed it, but five days was a whole different ball game. We stayed in a log cabin by the river. It was surprisingly well-equipped and made a cosy home for a few days. It had a log fire, which we cooked our toast on in the afternoon and we sat in front of it every evening and played cards or chess. That was a bit of a shock for Adam -no computer games for a week, but he didn't even seem to miss his laptop as much as I thought he would. The art of conversation that had completely disappeared from our house soon came back and I was pleasantly surprised at how much we had in common.
Debbie D
It really was the holiday of a lifetime. We went on a fortnight's safari to Zambia's South Luangwa National Park. We stayed in a luxurious lodge on the hilltop, and my sister and I had interconnecting rooms with our parents. This meant that we had privacy, but, in a way, we were all still together.
That was much nicer than the big family rooms that we had stayed in on holiday the previous year. The best part about it was that Jenny and I could stay up really late at night and sit on our balcony to watch the wild animals below us. Our parents didn't seem to realise that we were up so late every night, or at least if they did, they turned a blind eye to it.
Although I'd seen most of the animals at various zoos or on TV, nothing can prepare you for the thrill of being close to them in their natural environment. It felt like they tolerated us and were curious when we drove through in our jeep. I almost felt as though the roles were being reversed and we were there for their entertainment.
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PART 7
You are going to read an article about four people's holiday experiences. For questions 43 - 52, choose from the people (A - D). The people may be chosen more than once.
Which person
wasn't convinced by one of their parents nostalgia? 43.
was desperate for something to do? 44.
felt like they were being observed? 45.
wanted to improve a family relationship? 46.
particularly liked the sleeping arrangemen? 47.
was surprised at how quickly someone adopted? 48.
tried to persuade their parents against a holiday? 49.
said their parents made extra alowances on holiday? 50.
was worried they wouldn't be made welcome? 51.
enjoyed cooking in a primitive way? 52.
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Succeed in B2 First for Schools Practice Test 3
PART 1 Questions 1-8
You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1 - 8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
1. You hear a teacher talking about a school sports day.
What does she want the children to do?
A. choose an event to compete in
B. invite their friends to sports day
C. inform their parents of the day's events
2. You hear a professional boxer talking about his childhood.
What does he say about the youth boxing club?
A. It made him the best fighter in his gang.
B. It made him respect the rival gangs more.
C. It saved him from a life of crime.
3. You hear a message on a telephone answering machine.
Why is the woman calling?
A. to offer an invitation
B. to make a request
C. to complain about something
4. You hear the following on the radio.
What happened?
A. The game was interrupted.
B. A player was injured.
C. The referee's dog got on to the pitch.
5. You hear two friends talking about a holiday they are planning.
What do they agree about?
A. They both need a rest.
B. They want to do something exciting.
C. They'll probably fall out on holiday.
6. You will hear someone talking about the Olympic Village.
What did they think of it?
A. The unpaid workforce made it a huge success.
B. It was far too crowded.
C. There were too many soldiers everywhere.
7. You are going to hear part of a weather forecast.
What will the weather be like this morning?
A. stormy
B. dry
C. very windy
8. You will hear a conversation between a father and daughter.
What is the problem?
A. The father can't afford to buy her new trainers.
B. They can't find the trainers that she needs.
C. The daughter isn't being practical.
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Now listen again. PAUSE 2 SECONDS
That is the end of Part One.
Now turn to Part Two.
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You will hear a parachute instructor talking about the opportunity to raise money for charity by doing a parachute jump. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
You now have 45 seconds in which to look at Part 2.
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1- Interviewer M Man
I: Graham, tell us about the charity parachute scheme that you are running.
M: Well, it's a great opportunity to have an experience of a lifetime and raise money for your favourite charity. Our exciting skydiving scheme gives you the chance to do a tandem parachute jump for free if you raise a minimum of £400 in sponsorship. Just imagine the adrenalin rush, excitement, thrill and pride you will feel in taking part in an amazing tandem skydive.
On the morning of your jump you will have a 30-minute ground briefing on the equipment that will be used and how it works, as well as full information on exiting the aircraft, freefall and how to land safely.
Everyone worries about the actual jump but knowing how to land is crucial. Once you've been securely attached to an experienced tandem jump parachute instructor with a 4-point harness system, you will board the aircraft together.
Now, depending on weather conditions, the plane will normally fly to about 12,000 ft and then you exit and begin your freefall. After reaching speeds of approximately 120 miles per hour, your freefall will end at around 5,000 ft when the tandem instructor will open the main parachute. That's the most wonderful part of the entire experience.
After about 45 seconds of fast freefalling you get four to six minutes of gliding gently to your landing area. During these few minutes you'll experience a calm serenity and some amazing views. Now, it's important to mention that there are some restrictions as to who can skydive. The minimum age is 16 and jumpers must weigh less than 90 kilos. If you are over 16 but under 18, you must obtain your parents' or guardian's permission to take part. There is no upper age limit. However, anyone aged 40 or over will need to have their 'Declaration of Fitness' form signed or stamped by their doctor. There are also some restrictions in relation to certain medical conditions.
Full details are given on the fitness form that you will receive with your sponsor forms.
Other things to consider are the extra costs involved. Due to fuel prices being so unpredictable today, there is a surcharge on fuel. This is normally between £5-£25 and you will be advised about this when you book your jump. All jumps will be covered by public liability insurance, but this does not cover you for personal injury or death. It's also possible to have your jump filmed. Most centres have professional photographers who can capture your big moment on DVD or photo-graphically. The cost for this varies from £100-£180. It's worth checking what is available and how much it will cost when you register your jump. So, if you think a sponsored skydive is right up your street, why don't you check out our website, where you can set up an online sponsorship page that will enable your friends and family far and wide to sponsor you? Take a leap of faith and go for it. I guarantee it will be an experience of a lifetime.
PAUSE 10 SECONDS
You will hear the piece again,
PAUSE 5 SECONDS
That is the end of Part Two.
Now turn to Part Three.
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Succeed in B2 First for Schools Practice Test 3
PART 2 Questions 9-18
You will hear a parachute instructor talking about the opportunity to raise money for charity by doing a parachute jump. For questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Graham Davies - Parachute instructor
You won't have to pay for your jump if you raise a(n) (9) miniman d £400 for your charity.
It's extremely important to learn how to (10) safely.
The (11) affect how high the plane will fly.
After the main parachute opens, you will gently glide for about (12). minutes.
Parents or guardians need to give their (13) for seventeen-year-olds to skydive.
If you are over forty, a doctor needs to sign and stamp a (14). form before you can skydive.
Due to (15) .fuel prices these days, there is a fuel surcharge.
You are not insured if you die or suffer a(n) (16) .
You can have your jump recorded by (17) for £100 - £180.
Friends and family can sponsor you on your own (18) . sponsorship page.
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about sport and leisure. For questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use. You now have 30 seconds in which to look through Part 3.
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Speaker 1
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I've been a personal trainer for just over five years now and I really love it. I started off working on reception in a gym. To be honest, the only reason I took that job was because I couldn't afford the gym membership fee, and by working there I had free access to all the facilities. After a few months, the gym funded my level 2 Fitness Instructing course and I became an instructor. It was a great team there but I soon realised that the real money was in personal training. The best thing about it is that there are very few overheads. The only real expense is a solid insurance policy in case one of my clients gets injured while under my care.
Speaker 2
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After being quite badly injured, I had to retire from professional basketball. I was only twenty-three at the time, so I had my whole working life ahead of me and I had to make a quick decision as to what to do next. With my parents' help and all sorts of part-time work, I managed to pay my way through college to become a Physical Education teacher. It's a great job, as the kids are full of energy. I get the most satisfaction from working with the kids that aren't academically gifted. They tend to lack confidence, and sport gives them a chance to excel at something, and gives them a sense of achievement. I've seen quite a few young lives turn around that would have otherwise, more than likely, turned to crime.
Speaker 3
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I wasn't really that interested in being in the school football team.
I just enjoyed kicking a ball around with my mates in the park. The trouble was that my best friends joined the team and so I had no one to play with because they always seemed to be at football practice. So, I thought, 'if you can't beat them, join them', and I took part in a trial for the team. The trials were quite tough but I got on really well and although I don't like to show off, I'm one of the school's best players now.
Speaker 4
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I've never been into competitive sports. In my free time I usually want to chill out and take it easy. I've got enough on my mind with all the exams I've got to take this year. Fishing gives me 'me time'. Time to be calm and collect my thoughts. I love the peace and quiet of it. It's the perfect break from all that revision. It does have its moments of action, though. When I get a bite from a fish and I'm pulling it in, I get a real buzz. I'm always careful not to hurt it, though, and I put it back into the river after. I never eat the fish I catch as I think that's cruel, and I'm a vegetarian.
Speaker 5
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The majority of people cycle because it's a relaxing activity and something you can either do on your own for peace and quiet or with friends. For me, though, it's something else. I'm into racing, big time! I love the speed of it and that rush of adrenalin when you overtake the rider in front of you. If someone overtakes me, though, I get very bad-tempered and I'd certainly never make way for them to get past. I've won lots of medals which I'm very proud of and I'm always trying to improve on my skills and fitness levels. I'd say that cycling is one of the best parts of my life.
PAUSE 10 SECONDS You will hear the piece again.
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PART 3 Questions 19-23
You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about sport and leisure. For questions 19 - 23, choose from the list (AH) what each speaker says. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to use.
A It fulfils my competitive spirit.
B An unfortunate event turned out for the best.
C I could easily have turned to a life of crime.
D My employer funded my education.
E I've been accused of being quite dangerous.
F One of my clients was injured.
G I enjoy the contrast from my busy life.
H I felt a bit left out.
Speaker 1 19
Speaker 2 20
Speaker 3 21
Speaker 4 22
Speaker 5 23
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PART 4
Questions 24 - 30
You will hear part of a radio interview with one of the organisers of the London Paralympic Games. For questions 24 - 30, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
24. Why does Sally think the Paralympics have grown in popularity?
A. People found them more interesting than the Summer Olympics
. B. They have become more glamorous.
C. The media were more interested in the Paralympics than the Summer Olympics.
25. What did the torchbearers all have in common?
A. They were all athletes.
B. They were all ordinary people.
C. They were all inspirational people.
26. How did Sally feel at the opening ceremony?
A. overwhelmed by her feelings
B. surprised that they opened on time
C. Impressed by the light show
27. How did Sally communicate with people?
A. by a mixture of letters and phone calls
B. mostly online
C. with a special free Olympic telephone system
28. What was Sally's main problem?
A. She couldn't sleep because she was stressed.
B. She developed a problem with her eyes.
C. She was exhausted.
29. What criticism does Sally make of herself?
A. She takes on too much responsibility.
B. She doesn't like working with other people.
C. She takes too long to complete a task.
30. What does Sally think she gained from the experience?
A. a passion for sport
B. a positive attitude
C. a desire to travel and experience other cultures
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