Preliminary Teachers Resources A4

Cambridge EnglishPreliminary Exam practice Teacher’s Resources T E AC H I N G N OT J U S T T E S T I N G P O W E R E D B Y Contents Answer Key 2 Practice Audioscript Answer Sheets 6 12 Tests Plus Teaching not just testing running and swimming..’ 3 A: ‘The guest list for the party’ is another way of 14 A: ‘.’ Also ‘once in a while’ ..’ © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 2 .. although getting old and ill. This text talks about... articles ...’ we mean that there is not enough. 21 B: The writer recommends camping and he says it’s ‘. ‘I like to think see paintings. ‘..’.. This is a ‘disadvantage’ and to why this happened. ANSWER KEY: CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH PRELIMINARY A N SW ER KEY: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Answer Key Test 1: Reading Part 1 Part 3 1 C: ‘Wait in this area’ has a similar meaning to ‘do not 11 A: ‘he [Henry VIII] took control of the French town of leave here’ in the answer option and ‘while your Boulogne. cannot use the canteen view … in the Mary Rose Museum. ‘I still live and information about birds... ‘.. the outdoor runner .. high-quality sunshine.’ work in .. the early means the same as ‘occasionally’ in the correct beginnings of football..... Learn about the structures we live and the original sailors did ... When Drake must go training at a later time this week. special 19 B: ‘The ship you can visit nowadays is a fully working local buildings and that he wants to meet others. or provide details about his childhood camping or tell you exactly what to take. model of the sixteenth-century ship. ‘... maps of great work in a big city ... when she was lifted out by the Mary Paula know. a large number of French books are checked’ has a similar meaning to ‘until ships set sail for England. and one day we may know ‘wildlife’ is a synonym for ‘animals’. This text fits 22 D: At the beginning of the second paragraph the because it says.. 12 A: ‘Henry VIII. a night at a site she hasn’t got time to go to matches. the writer says. .’ 5 C: The message says.. . animals. Henry tried to have the Mary Rose brought up saying ‘who’s going to the party’ and ‘Could from the seabed. it sank.’ 25 C: In paragraph 3... until 1982.. ‘..’ that children go alone.’ came back to England. Turn your way of saying ‘the importance of simple things. team sports are covered... There are several different theories as should be more.’ we have checked your books’.’ Rose Trust … After some years … Now visitors can 4 B: The notice says ‘Staff .. the writer says. this week we’ll have to train 17 A: ‘Drake captured many Spanish ships during the at 4 instead [of 2]’ which means the same as ‘We voyage. and took their gold and money. writer says.. ‘. the writer says. arrived to 2 B: If we say that there is ‘very little’ of something take charge of the battle himself.. three-year voyage around the world... with must bring their ID cards if they want to eat .’ home into an exhibition hall ..’ which means the same as ‘Staff 16 A: ‘.. ‘..’ answer option.’ Part 4 7 C: Cecile wants to improve her running technique together with other people. museums.. or that there 13 B: ‘.. with other people in your area. This text fits because it talks about. for sure..’ you send it to her?’ is another way of saying ‘let 15 B: ‘. offices.. Professional advice . Missed a game? and stock up with food. 9 A: Heidi likes football and the history of football but 23 A: In paragraph 3.. that they understood the value of fresh air and water.. today’s art lover.. 8 D: Duncan wants to learn more about the countryside while he explores it on foot or by bike.. In response. … somebody designed out how to navigate the Golden Hinde in the way them .’ This text covers all those points because it says 20 A: ‘.... share . good to go as a family...’ which is another reproductions of famous pictures ... 10 H: Piotr likes modern art but doesn’t have time to 24 A: In the last paragraph. escape to the fields and hills . home safely .’ without ID cards. don’t pack lots of things: keep it basic and you’ll have a better time..’ It also says..’ 6 G: Omar says he is interested in architecture. This means the same as ‘has bike rides and walks. He doesn’t recommend lists of local clubs you can contact or join. my family moved from city to city’ and in the last sentence he says. you can become an officer on board and find ‘Houses....’ always lived in cities’ in the answer option... ‘.’ in the Golden Hinde being the only ship to return this option. ‘.. The text once in a while lets you all get your clothes clean says.. he became both rich …’ 18 A: ‘She decided that the ship should be kept so that Part 2 the general public could come and look at it. full reports on all games . the best thing was having some time to myself. wherever I was walking.. so it helps you – sometimes it was so strong it blew me along! 30 D (lexical) 11 B: I took a tent with me . and I thought about that most of the time . 32 C (lexical) 12 C: . Girl: No. 25 B: ... and it was great. is it? cost them.. And could you pick up a paper for me. 2 C: I think the elephant is the one to go for. I had the idea of writing a book about walking 35 A (lexical) in Scotland.. and then school’s just we’ve got to do the whole job! ahead along the road. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 3 . 28 A (structural) 10 A: It means you’re walking towards the east..... but we need to get … Max: That’s a good idea.. 22 B: Jenni: . good to have something different... don’t forget we offered to find out about 3 A: I turn right when I come out of my house. lots of orange juice for the party. .... a couple of cartons? Woman: . . The 29 B (lexical) wind generally comes from behind you. 34 B (lexical) 13 A: ... I never went there. 4 C: Woman: ... and then restaurants and make the decision ourselves – go on till I have to go left. but now water’s coming out of it . . See pages 61 and 63 for example answers. I think it’d be See page 59 for example answer. so that I could wash the plates. 23 A: I remember going to some place with a singer and guitarist. 6 B: A tree has fallen across the street.. 21 A: It’s closing next week for a month … So it won’t Part 3 be open for our dinner. the film isn’t till half past... Test 1: Listening 24 A: Jenni: Why don’t we fix the amount and ask a Part 1 restaurant to provide a meal for that price? Then everyone will know exactly how much it’s going to 1 C: Boy: ... 33 A (lexical) with no-one else around... Part 3 Test 1: Writing 14 politics Part 1 15 transport 1 as / so important 16 medicine 2 was hidden 17 wildlife 3 are 18 train 4 (very / rather / quite) slowly 19 hostel 5 unless it Part 4 Part 2 20 B: Pizza … I eat it at least twice a week. 7 B: I turned it on. 27 D (lexical) 9 C: I took fitness classes nearly every day. I think we need music... I never put my toothbrush in. I generally put it up close 31 C (structural) to the path. What about you? Max: Nope... A N SW ER KEY: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Part 5 Part 2 26 D (structural) 8 B:  Some days … Mostly it was around thirteen miles. too? 5 B: . Man: . the Study Centre will be closed during 17 A: ‘. developed through history.. it doesn’t matter: buffet or go for the set menu.’ photograph is £30...... dancers’ ideas and experiences. chopsticks – these tools are unlike each other in ‘. ‘.. Lisa says. they float.’ in their own living room...’ Part 2 6 D: Rita and Patsy like ‘both modern and traditional Part 4 ballet’ and they also like ‘learning about the 21 D: The writer talks about how much design is on TV... aspects... and they are pleasing to look at. appearance ... he says.’ This questions about ‘. This will be taken from hotel mention that the cost of reserving or keeping a to hotel in our cars.. we don’t run holidays with fewer than six spending all my time!’ so she thinks that the new guests or more than fifteen. special local foods for your lunch... ‘In the West. about comparing designs from routes nobody’s tried before.. Both the notice and the correct option also luggage on your bike. ‘After next Thursday’ which means quality 3-star hotels. school’s .. first time .. this programme which includes ‘. ‘. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 4 .. they can see. Brilliant! I’m sure the kind of countryside we’re travelling through... It also says. ‘. 18 A: ‘.’ her congratulations..... theatre and classical music 24 C: In the third paragraph. This programme is about ‘..’ hotel ‘has an advantage’. he doesn’t explain any Antarctic . they move in the right programme they will learn about ‘. buy what you prefer....’ in the answer option. in the East.. wildlife .’ different cultures and about the way a design looks as well as how well it works. ‘. are the most important designers.’ So reasons why certain people don’t like design.. South Pole .’ and want to ‘.’ same as ‘to remind him to do something’ in the 12 B: ‘.’ this one’s actually nearer the beach – where I’m 19 A: ‘ .’ which is another way of extra payment ..plays and operas ... so they will up for the language course.. one of the direction. people use knives and forks.the joys and heartaches of a junior dance persuade readers to become designers themselves.. around the world . This programme about how design has always been part of our about dance includes ‘different styles’ as well lives – from transport to eating. exploration ..... don’t forget to sign 11 A: ‘. 9 G: Penny and Paul enjoy ‘.. 25 D: The writer mentions thinking about the history unusual ways’..’ 2 B: To ‘reserve’ something means the same as to ‘keep’ 13 A: ‘And don’t worry about trying to carry all your it. nature . 22 A: He says ‘... you can help yourself from a 5 C: In her letter.’ which means the make sure you cycle in the right way.’ . ‘. technique and so on’ and learn means the same as ‘mixes practical and visual about the history of cycling...’.. We fastest cyclists of all time. 20 B: ‘. concerts’ but they don’t have access to the theatre. 16 B: ‘Accommodation is arranged for you in good- 4 C: The notice says.. that their work 8 E: Roger and Martin go ‘... they are qualified fitness trainers... a rest by the side of a lake. following modern designs. be as fit as possible...strange of design and talks about comparing ancient and experiences .. in the evenings.your new job.’ They can also ask want things to look good and work well.. he doesn’t describe step by step how design has 7 F: Charlie and Petra like ‘. these holidays aren’t suitable for children under the age of fourteen. single accommodation is available for a small evenings and weekends.’ the same as ‘from Thursday’ in this option. discussing environmental issues. a lot of IT designers seem to think they native animals and birds’ is the right choice. A N SW ER KEY: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Test 2: Reading Part 1 Part 3 1 B: In her email.. cycling every weekend is more interesting than anyone else’s...’ ....... Keiko says. 10 B: Danni and Fred like ‘....’ saying that it will ‘change its opening hours’. He doesn’t try to as ‘. they use If they watch this programme.’. 14 A: ‘The distance we cover each day will depend on 3 A: Shakeh says...’ In this 23 B: The text says. so you can correct answer..’ you’re pleased!’ which is the same as ‘Offering Elsa 15 B: ‘. I just bring a nice magazine .. My brother’s always climbing the kind of thing. 22 B: I used to be. Girl: The seventeenth? 25 A: Mother: Why don’t you use all that pocket money 5 B: Man: So. 35 D (lexical) 13 C: I’ll always remember that feeling of so much space. that are outdoors. practice. . so that makes it twelve pounds. Mum.. she went back home the day make your own arrangements. 7 B: Actually. with warm days. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 5 .. you can go safely. A N SW ER KEY: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Part 5 Part 2 26 B (structural) 8 C: .15 / 10:15 / quarter past ten 2 of his / of Ian / of Ian’s 17 food 3 has / has got 18 (the) football match 4 used 19 high jump 5 gave him / gave Ian Part 4 20 A: . I mean so boring. Woman: So it’s still there! 24 B: I don’t think that’s a good solution. and get yourself a better bike? Woman: That’s my parents. in all directions. of course. middle-aged.. 29 A (lexical) 10 B: Suddenly and unexpectedly. although you do have to remember it gets jolly cold at night.. you know. don’t understand why you haven’t got more hobbies – your friends seem to have lots of Test 2: Listening different things they like doing. big tree that’s by the side of the house. and that was good fun.. find places where before yesterday.. when they were Son: That’s not a bad idea. 28 C (lexical) 9 A: I took a flight in a micro plane on my first day. collecting stamps. 23 A: I went everywhere by bike. I’d lose to anyone... May till September. basketball was introduced recently. 6 A: ..... Man: So who’s the old man next to your parents? Woman: My grandfather. 30 D (lexical) 11 A: It was lovely when we came across a baby elephant 31 D (lexical) drinking from a watering hole... I think I could have 32 A (structural) touched him! 33 B (lexical) 12 C: I think retired people really should get out there 34 C (lexical) and make the most of it. there was a lizard. Part 1 21 A: . I’m just not interested in that water flowing. I put it in my jacket pocket . and then that’s my uncle on the right. I can get a discount... with us three girls lined up on the left. or like 1 C: You can stand on the little bridge and watch the computer games. when I went – is quite 27 A (lexical) pleasant.. because my dad’s friends with one of the directors. they’re just things you do inside. in the centre? we give you. but now I’m completely out of 2 C: . 3 A: Man: . You need to 4 C: Boy: Yes. who’s this. Part 3 Test 2: Writing 14 13 July / July 13 / July 13th / 13/07 / 07/13 Part 1 15 library 1 the tallest 16 10-15 / 10. Question 4: What does Sally need? Look at the three pictures for Question 1 now. Girl: One’s in a T-shirt. Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box below it. I’m going to leave here by eight. over Girl: No. Boy: Oh. please. me too? Girl: You’d better. Oh. quarter past. Before we start.AUDIOSCRIPT: CAMBRIDGE ENGLISH PRELIMINARY A U D I OSC RI PT: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Audioscript Test 1: Listening. popcorn. Boy: I told you I’m coming. is it? Woman: Thanks a lot. Boy: That is close. so Now listen again. I turn right when I come there. the other’s got a jacket on. Man: The usual? Boy: OK. they’re very late. Girl: They’re both dark-haired actually. I spent ages packing. Question 5: What did the man forget to pack? Now listen again. Girl: Carlos? Are you ready for the film? Man: Sure – a couple of cartons? Boy: Yeah. You will hear Woman: Are you at the shop yet? each recording twice. Now listen again. but we need to get tickets. I’m feeling really confused. in the T-shirts. Man: Hi Sally. I want you here at quarter past. You will hear each part Question 2: Which picture does the boy want? twice. out of my house. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 6 . and now your answers. They’re all nice. while the horse is more of a farm question there are three pictures and a short recording. Look. I love You will have six minutes at the end of the test to copy the one he gave me last year of a tiger. Which are Sara’s cousins? Question 3: How does Valentina get from her house to school? Boy: Hi Sara. only the toothpaste – which is pretty useless now! And there isn’t any time to go and buy one now. Part 1 (page 22) There are four parts to the test. But I realised when I took my towel out that I never put my toothbrush in. here is an example. take the one that will go with that best. animal maybe. Woman: Great. OK. I want lots of orange juice for the Question 1: What time does the film start? party. because it’s another Part 1. only a few minutes. Man: Yes. For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check Boy: My uncle said I can choose any picture. Listen carefully. And could you pick up a paper for I promise. Now listen again. so I should your answers onto the answer sheet. but the film isn’t till half past. and then go on till I have to go Boy: The two blonde guys? left. Write your answers on the question paper. Man: I’m really annoyed with myself. Now we are ready to start. Are you still waiting for your cousins to arrive? Boy: Does it take you long to walk to school? Girl: Yes. nearly. so I shouldn’t have forgotten anything. For each wild animal. and then school’s just ahead along the road. Do you need something? Woman: Yes. There are seven questions in this part. I think that’s them. The first picture is correct so there is a tick in box A. almost. Now listen again. I think the elephant is the one to go for. Girl: No. Ronald: Well. and I saw lots of Woman: An engineer should be with you shortly. so can you send an engineer as soon as Ronald: I took a tent with me. You will hear come home! the recording twice. so you have to be fit for that. And the last day only eleven. But it’s not washing anything. jams resulting from the block in Main Street. weather improved as I went further east. Here he is. thank you. wherever I was walking. to make sure I was ready for it. instead. but last week Ronald Ferguson finished walking across Scotland. two. so that I could wash the felt like real luxury! plates. which was great. I love the scenery. Question 7: What needs to be repaired? Interviewer: And where did you sleep? Man: . and spent a night possible please? in a campsite. avoid the centre of town for starting there? the next few hours at least. put a tick in the correct box. it’s Interviewer: What was the best thing about the walk? just making everything wet. There are bad traffic Ronald: It means you’re walking towards the east. For I thought about that most of the time. as I was ready to stop! Interviewer: You must be very fit to walk so far in such a short time. Interviewer: Ronald Ferguson. Interviewer: For most people. Ronald: Thank you. Part 2 (page 24) asked me to give a talk about it afterwards. I spent the first few hours walking towards the sun. and has just walked across Scotland from coast to coast. I turned it on. I was glad of that. a club I belong to Test 1: Listening. you must be tired! How far did you go each day? Ronald: I walked for nine days altogether. but now water’s coming out of it like out of the shower.. Ronald. The disadvantage was that I usually started early in the morning. so I’ll have to plan the talk Part 2. and there are so it helps you – sometimes it was so strong lorries that can’t pass. I took fitness classes nearly every day. I stayed in a guest-house when I finished – it Man: Well. with no-one else around. Some days I did about eighteen miles – nearly thirty kilometres. That is the end of Part 1. Listen carefully. I had a chance to think about a project I’m planning. miles – about 205 kilometres. a nice walk lasts an hour or Now listen again. who a book about walking in Scotland. so now all the cars are it blew me along! And I was lucky – the stuck behind them and can’t move at all. each question. and forget about the book until I Now we are ready to start. on the west coast. I’m going away on holiday You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions for tomorrow. tree has fallen across the street.. Now listen again. Did you need to prepare? Ronald: Oh yes. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 7 . Was there any particular reason for Woman: If you possibly can. a distance of 128 That is the end of Part 2. Interviewer: And what’s that? Ronald: Before I did the walk. wild animals. then. I intended to plan the talk while I was walking. sir. but then I had the idea of writing You will hear a radio interview with Ronald Ferguson. though I generally put it up Woman: Can you describe the problem? close to the path. and did a long walk a week before I started the coast-to-coast walk. It involves a fair amount of hill walking. A U D I OSC RI PT: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Question 6: What problem is there in the town? Interviewer: You started in Oban. Mostly it was around thirteen miles. Now listen again. though at least you aren’t climbing mountains. A The wind generally comes from behind you. I suppose the best thing was having some time to myself. Hey. Max. let’s plan our class dinner for the end places. of the year – we really must book the restaurant soon. which includes part of a Roman wall going there tomorrow. that’s 2000 years old. the Now we are ready to start. You will hear correct. What about the Middle Ages. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 8 . You will hear capital of Wales. that could be a problem … I know! Why Now listen again. And Max: You’re right. Jenni. So period when much of the castle was built. Teacher: Let me tell you about a school trip that’s You now have 20 seconds to look at Part 4. Jenni. a special occasion. This the recording twice. Part 4 (page 26) You will hear a teacher talking to a group of schoolchildren Look at the six sentences for this part. don’t we fix the amount and ask a restaurant to That is the end of Part 3. And we could make a list of the places we think are best. You know I remember about what they can do to help. It’s to Cardiff. That’ll make the meal more of of her own areas of responsibility. which is one something different. Well there’s that Chinese The next morning there’ll be a tour of Cardiff restaurant. A U D I OSC RI PT: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Test 1: Listening. for protecting wildlife. He there. we’ll have a guided tour of the other kids in the class. I think it’d be good to have discuss plans to improve transport. He’ll talk to us about various projects Max: Mm. there’ll be at least twenty of us – we’ll be twenty-fifth. You now have 20 seconds to look at Part 3. Well. But didn’t we have pizza the last time we us about how the assembly is organised. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. trip will be of particular interest to those of you studying politics. but I never went the improvements over the last few years. Part 3 (page 25) Test 1: Listening. And one of the government ministers has agreed to talk to Max: Mm. She’ll also least twice a week. put a tick in the box under A for Yes. Max: That’s a good idea. We’ll leave here and it was great. and it’s a very exciting city. about a school trip. Jenni: I see what you mean. and that isn’t and take the train from there to Cardiff – the nice for the musicians. and others can afford somewhere more close to Cardiff’s famous stadium. the Bamboo House. On the Jenni: Yeah. planning dinner information in the numbered space. how all went out for a meal together? And I eat it at members are elected. Jenni: Yeah. And believe me. correct. the it won’t be open for our dinner. For each question. We’ll travel by coach to Swindon. going to some place with a singer and guitarist. and so on. Now for some practical details. and a boy. though if there are any spare Max: Right. in a restaurant for their class. that’s the parliament of Wales. It was just an idea. other people can go too. and get the rest of the class to choose one. provide a meal for that price? Then everyone will know exactly how much it’s going to cost them. I think we need music. I’ve been talking to some of the first day. and quite a few of them building where the Welsh Assembly meets – want to go to a pizza restaurant. Max. Then you’ll join in an Max: It’s closing next week for a month – they’re activity that’ll teach you about medicine in the going to build a new kitchen or something. we haven’t thought about the we’ll spend three nights in a hostel. on the twenty-second of June and return on the Jenni: But Max. Listen carefully. fill in the missing You will hear a girl. Next I’ll … expensive. so noisy we won’t hear the music. If it is Now we are ready to start. whole journey will take around two hours. We’ll spend two full days in Cardiff. The sports cost. What about you? spends a lot of his time talking to the public Max: Nope. Listen carefully. arranged for later this year. as it’s place. it’s better to Mexican restaurant? be ill now than it was 700 years ago! In the afternoon we’ll meet a member of Cardiff City Jenni: The Mexicali? Council. put a tick in the box under B for No. If it is not the recording twice. and show us some of Jenni: I’ve heard good things about it. My parents are Castle. Some people will want to go to a cheap fans among you will be happy about that. You will hear Girl: Oh dear.. There are seven questions in this part. My brother’s always climbing the big tree Woman: That’s my parents... so when I got to the bookshop and wanted question there are three pictures and a short recording. as shooting is not well served currently . For each shirt. Choose the correct picture and put a tick in the box Woman: So it’s still there! below it. of course I didn’t have it. hoped that a competitive team can be formed. Girl: Only two days? Look at the three pictures for Question 1 now. Now listen again. it’s always interesting. It’s in the countryside. I was watching TV this afternoon. yes your answers onto the answer sheet. Oh. Jenni. of course. to pay for the books. in the T-shirts. then before I went out. Man: Yes. and more local developments: down at the Max: OK. don’t forget we offered to find out about Question 2: What sport has recently become restaurants and make the decisions ourselves – available at the sports centre? we’ve got to do the whole job! Woman: . You will hear each part Question 3: Where is the man’s wallet? twice. thirteenth. the left. hadn’t she? Girl: One’s in a T-shirt. Man: Yes. Part 1 (page 42) There are four parts to the test. Now listen again. they’re very late. Boy: It felt longer! Now we are ready to start. So. who’s this. here is an example. It’s a very peaceful aged. Boy: Hi Sara. already popular for Now listen again. Man: So who’s the old man next to your parents? Woman: My grandfather. I put it in my jacket pocket. your wallet can’t have disappeared. Girl: They’re both dark-haired actually. each recording twice. A U D I OSC RI PT: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Jenni: Max. Now listen again. Question 4: When did David’s aunt leave? over there. I think … Goodlife Sports Centre. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 9 . but something happened. David? Boy: The two blonde guys? Boy: Yes. so get down there if you fancy your ability. Well. she went back home the day before yesterday. the other’s got a jacket on. Write your answers on the question paper.. Are you still waiting for your cousins to arrive? Girl: Yes. . its climbing wall – said to be the tallest in the region – basketball was introduced recently. But then in fact I went out just in my Part 1. Test 2: Listening. Future plans include a new firing range. You your answers. must know where and when you last had it.. Listen carefully. It’s That is the end of Part 4. Boy: She was meant to.. Question 1: Which is the family’s holiday house? Question 5: Which photo are they talking about? Boy: Are you looking forward to the holidays with your family? What’s your holiday house like? Woman: I love looking at photos. For each part of the test there will be time for you to look through the questions and time for you to check Woman: Well. by a river.. Look. You should come. OK. with us three girls lined up on place. don’t you? Girl: It’s great. so it The first picture is correct so there is a tick in box A. Girl: The seventeenth? And she’d come on the Boy: Oh. I can recognise him. wasn’t till the fifteenth. You Man: Yes. Before we start. I think that’s them. in can stand on the little bridge and watch the water the centre? flowing. You will have six minutes at the end of the test to copy Man: Er . and then that’s my uncle on the right. That is the end of the test. you’re right. when they were middle- that’s by the side of the house. Girl: Has your aunt left now. Now listen again. Now listen again.. nice long holidays. you know. or money. done. But their winter – May till September. and I was glad I’d that makes it twelve pounds. and they ran off. where I’ve just returned from. I that’s a good time to get some useful work took a flight in a micro plane on my first day. Now listen again. I’ve got some special memories of what I saw. Amazing. I suppose the most typical is the safari car. Last ground. the most of it. which is quite bad. because my dad’s friends I think I could have touched him! There were with one of the directors I can get a discount. window. type up some notes or look to try and get a sense of the land overall. You will hear That is the end of Part 2. so also the most amazing birds. People say land and protect you from certain animals. year it’s gone up. so you can walk a long programme. and I know it’ll be fun. until we came to the river. It’s quite flat. way without getting too tired. website. it was so big. for. and there are links to … You now have 45 seconds to look at the questions for Part 2. At one point. you need to think about what time of year to go. and. I didn’t want to go when it’s too hot. And we saw lots of other great things. Now we are ready to start. I think retired people really should get out there and make Now listen again. I’ll always You will hear a woman called Tina making a radio report remember that feeling of so much space. when I went – is quite pleasant. put a all directions. For each question. specially equipped to cross rough Woman: It’s about three hours on the train. It was lovely when we came across a season you only had to pay ten pounds. in about her recent trip to Africa. and the bus. but I like my own thoughts. It’s a huge continent. I prefer didn’t feel in contact with it. we Boy: I’ll have to use all my pocket money to get a ticket disturbed a herd of zebra. footprints of big animals and listened to the strange noise of the hippopotamus. which is now fourteen pounds. The first walk I went on was brilliant. Part 2 (page 44) can go. so it wasn’t hard. We followed the Now listen again. You should probably avoid the rainy season. with different weather systems within it. They often can manage to take That is the end of Part 1. But if you Test 2: Listening. Listen carefully. because I knew I’d just stay in the shade and do very little. for the football match. although you do have to remember it gets jolly cold at night. go. details are on our tick in the correct box. But it’s worth it! There’s kicking up clouds of dust and drumming on the a group of us going. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 10 . Suddenly and unexpectedly. it’s quite flat. which young people may not have the time. OK. Although children would love the animals. Then there’s the cost of the As I say. My daughter takes an MP3 player for her music. and everything. like everybody I guess. but not as bad as the full price. Actually. you might want to wait till they’re a bit older. brought my binoculars. but this baby elephant drinking from a watering hole. That’s why I was to relax. and there are different ways journey? to get around it. Woman: It’s important to choose when to go to Africa. In Zambia. with warm days. so I just bring a nice magazine and pleased to go on several walks – with guides – look at it when I’m not staring out of the after that. but I through the presentation on a laptop. the recording twice. because it does limit what you can do. A U D I OSC RI PT: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Question 6: W  hat will the woman take on the train It’s a big country. like the sun coming up at dawn. Question 7: H  ow much will the boy pay for a ticket there was a lizard – but I thought it was a for the football match? crocodile at first. because we lived in the nine thirty. it’s raining. I know. fill in the You will hear a mother. to raise money for charity. and now we’re pretty much ready to go. but now I’m completely Last. That is the end of Part 4. in a big Now. cancel that. I three aims in the event. some practicalities. we want to encourage out of practice. next to the swimming indoors. mean so boring. they do take their the high jump. so you can’t go outside. Greenford Primary School. commitment. anyway. For each question. and so on. I do understand that. So let’s hope the children are too! Mother: Well. Parents. good fun. that are outdoors. you know. I’d lose to anyone. A U D I OSC RI PT: C A M BRI D G E EN G L I SH PRELIMINARY Test 2: Listening. That is the end of the test. from egg for me. What are they? You now have 20 seconds to look at Part 4. well. you need to make sure your kids don’t Son: No. Sam. when the gates open. as the day’s quite long for small people. find places coming a close second in numbers watching. Part 4 (page 46) You will hear a man giving a talk about a sports event Look at the six sentences for this part. and her son. about hobbies. Centre. teamwork. Sam. put a tick in the box under B for No. give you. I suppose I could – we’re supplying drinks throughout the day. but certainly not least. children to take part in sport. so the Mini Olympic Games. we want to raise as much money as we Mother: Yes. collecting stamps. If it is not the recording twice. You need be greatest in the football match. Mother: Why don’t you use all that pocket money we Now listen again. aren’t you? pool: we need to feed minds as well as bodies! Son: Oh Mum. so please see if you can persuade your There’s a special track that I’ve never tried. and that was and they go straight through until half past three. what about biking as a hobby? of entries for the long jump. them for some time. which is now only fourteen days more hobbies – your friends seem to have lots of away. If I go and … Now listen again. we also hope to raise money to There’s table tennis: now. Son: Maybe. But it’s not the same here. Son: That’s not … well. and get yourself a better bike? That is the end of Part 3. they’re just things and you’ll be making a valuable contribution to our you do inside. don’t they? thirteenth. Interest is likely to Mother: I don’t think that’s a good solution. that’ll keep them going Son: Yeah. competition. that is … and spoon races to pony-riding. doors. I went everywhere by bike. I haven’t got anything to do. Seriously. On the day itself. to be held here at the recording twice. Decide if each sentence is correct or incorrect. We’ve been planning Son: Mum. Listen carefully. cycling on busy roads. but join the sports club – if you paid the subscription that’s all. Man: OK. with volleyball to make your own arrangements. If I where you can go safely. as events begin at ten fifteen. Why are we doing them? Well. Mum. city. it’s the Olympic Now we are ready to start. There’s a wide range of events. You just need to pay the ten pound fee. and we don’t want to have to bikes to the park. though. correct. I’m bored. and you’re great at that. kids to go for that. Son: That’s not a bad idea. can you younger. miss the opportunity to shine! The Games are on Mother: What I don’t understand is why you haven’t got July the sixteenth. it’s true. and actually I’m can for medical research at the Children’s Health quite pleased about the computer games thing. well. and the latest you can enter anyone is the different things they like doing. but not enough for Son: Some of my friends. and no later countryside. Firstly. OK. You can ride them there. put a tick in the box under A for Yes. Marina. Listen carefully. I used to be. thank you and now Mother: There you are then. or like computer games. please bring enough food. so we pretty much lived out of than ten o’clock. talking missing information in the numbered space. What did you do when you were OK. Part 3 (page 45) Test 2: Listening. I’m just not interested in that kind of thing. Secondly. then? please get here with the children any time after Mother: It was different. You will hear correct. © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e 11 . I’ll hand you … Son: My bike’s rubbish. could make a final request – we have had plenty Sam. You now have 20 seconds to look at Part 3. you can play that help us build a new library. If it is Now we are ready to start. You will hear Games for our small children. to learn about Mother: So maybe you should go and get some practice. ANSWER SHEETS A N SW ER SHEETS SAMPLE © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e Reproduced with kind permission from Cambridge English Language Assessment ©UCLES 2016 12 . ANSWER SHEETS A N SW ER SHEETS SAMPLE © 2 016 P e a rs on P h o t o co p i ab l e Reproduced with kind permission from Cambridge English Language Assessment ©UCLES 2016 13 . 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