- Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.. - Some of the plants are unruly and seed themselves all over the garden. - At first he would say, “Oh, it’s not worth it” to some of the things I wanted to put in, but when I said I wanted to paint them, he recognised what I had in mind.’. - But the gradual decaying process is also part of the fascination for her. - tulips, for example, ‘you bring them in and put them in water, then leave them for perhaps a day and they each form themselves into different shapes. - She now employs an extra gardener but, despite the need to paint, she knows that, to maintain her connection with her subject matter, ‘you have to get your hands dirty’.. - A the position of the path B the number of wild plants C the position of the garden D the harmony of the planting 3 What does Susan say about Danny?. - A It’s essential to find the time to paint even if there is gardening to be done.. - B It’s important not to leave the gardening entirely to other people.. - C It’s good to have expert help when you grow plants.. - D It’s hard to do exhibitions if there are not enough plants ready in the garden.. - There is the excitement of its arrival, the pleasure of seeing who it is from and, finally, the enjoyment of the contents.. - And it’s even nicer. - when it’s an airmail envelope with beautiful stamps. - Then there’s the lady who writes to me from France. - Paper 1 Reading A Most of the letters from home. - was unsure of the number of passengers on the train?. - welcomed a chance to relax on the trip?. - used to travel on the railway whenever possible?. - On the rails. - It takes you past some of the most amazing seascapes. - It never matters what the weather is like, or what time of the year it is, it is always enchanting. - Out of the other window are some of the best back gardens and residences in the whole of France. - You feel like someone peeping into the property of the rich and famous. - The travellers themselves are always lively because there is an interesting mix of tourists and locals, all with different itineraries but all admirers of the breathtaking journey.. - During the night, the train crossed some of the most beautiful landscapes I have ever seen. - Most of the filming took place on an old, disused stretch of the line which had been lovingly maintained by volunteers. - Could you let me know what you liked about it? Also, if any of the information is inaccurate, please give me the correct information! And do you think there’s anything else I should include?. - Write an answer to one of the questions 2-5 in this part. - Answer one of the following two questions based on one of the titles below.. - The ceremony (2)...the death of arguably the most important inventor of (3)...time: Thomas Alva Edison.. - For questions 13-24, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap.. - Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.. - Vancouver in western Canada is named (0)...Captain George Vancouver of the British Royal Navy. - Nor did Captain Vancouver spend many days there, even (15)...the scenery amazed him and everyone else (16)...was travelling with him.. - First-time visitors who are (18)...search of breathtaking views are usually directed to a beach about ten minutes (19)...the city centre. - The city is regularly picked by international travel associations (20)...one of the world’s best tourist destinations. - They are only confirming what the two million residents and eight million tourists visiting Greater Vancouver (21)...single year are always saying: there is simply (22)...other place on earth quite (23)...it. - It’s not just the gorgeous setting that appeals to people, (24)...also Vancouver’s wide range of sporting, cultural and entertainment facilities.. - Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. - Naturally, the (30)...of the stunt performer is of the utmost importance. - 35 ‘Don’t sit in front of the computer for too long,’ our teacher told us.. - Our teacher...in front of the computer for too long.. - It...we have been given the wrong address.. - 41 It’s a pity we didn’t do more sport when I was at school.. - of the hotel.. - 4 You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work making wildlife films. - 5 You hear part of a travel programme on the radio.. - 8 You hear a man talking on the radio.. - ,which is worn on the head.. - 28 Stan’s advice on scuba diving is that A most of the courses for it are good.. - B It is best at certain times of the year.. - The review should describe the good and bad points of the game, say how easy or difficult it is to play and which age group it is suitable for.. - Vocabulary appropriate to the chosen topic of the story.. - I’ll introduce each part of the test and give you time to look at the questions.. - You’ll hear each piece twice.. - Remember, while you’re listening, write your answers on the question paper. - You’ll have five minutes at the end of the test to copy your answers onto the separate answer sheet.. - Top dancer and company manager Lisa West will be in the theatre, telling us about the company’s work, but all the dancers will be there too, so it’s also your opportunity for a get-together! And, of course, you don’t need to have any experience of dance for this. - You hear a woman talking on the radio about her work making wildlife films.. - C It’s worth while spending time preparing.. - This can be difficult — you have to make sure you’re in the right place at the right time. - You hear part of a travel programme on the radio.. - From the deck of this small sailing boat I have a wonderful view out over a short expanse of sparkling blue water to the white houses of the village on the left, and then to the wooded hillsides behind, which climb up to the snow-covered mountain peaks surrounding this lovely valley. - It’s heaven!. - Giving me my money back isn’t the point. - Since I paid so much for it, I think it’s only fair to ask for some hands-on help from you in getting it into a usable state. - It’s going well!. - You hear a man talking on the radio.. - The original performance, by the man who created the part some twenty years ago, will still be in the mind of some members of the audience. - That’s the end of Part One.. - Mike: Well, cavers actually explore any space that’s underground, whether it’s caves, old mines or tunnels.. - Interviewer: No good if you’re afraid of the dark.. - Caving involves a lot of physical exercise, doesn’t it?. - in terms of physical activity, it’s very similar to climbing except they go up and we go down. - Mike: Well, you’d need a hard hat, and it’s important to get one that fits properly, so that it doesn’t keep falling over your eyes or feel too tight, and these can cost anything from five to twenty pounds.. - Mike: Oh but then there’s the lamp. - You wear that on your head because it’s very important to keep your hands free at all times. - It’s excitement. - We try to organise a range of events, but the emphasis is on co-operation and the enjoyment of the sport for what it can offer the individual.. - Now you’ll hear Part Two again.. - That’s the end of Part Two.. - I have to plan each cruise with all the performers and then introduce them at the beginning of the show. - I wouldn’t say it was glamorous because it’s very hard work, but the rewards for me are meeting really interesting people, and the system of working. - We do eight-month contracts, and once you’ve finished, it’s up to you how much time you have off. - I’m responsible for the safety of the passengers. - It’s quite exciting. - So, menus, costings and the quality of food, plus any staff issues — it’s all down to me. - Now you’ll hear Part Three again.. - That’s the end of Part Three.. - Stan: Well, most people start with walking, I think - although of course strictly speaking it’s not necessarily an adventure sport, but it’s what. - Scrambles are graded according to difficulty, and on the harder ones, which are quite close to rock climbing, it’s best to go with an expert.. - Interviewer: Well, that brings us nicely on to climbing - that’s really caught on here lately, hasn’t it?. - Climbing might seem rather terrifying to begin with, but it’s great fun and really keeps you fit. - But unlike in the USA, where there are special cycling paths, in Britain most of the paths are the same as for walkers, which can cause a bit of trouble. - After the initial investment - there’s one bike that costs four thousand pounds but you can get a very good one for two hundred - it’s a cost-efficient sport. - You can phone up and they’ll say it’s a full release tomorrow or a quarter release, so you can choose your times according to difficulty.. - Now you’ll hear Part Four again.. - That’s the end of Part Four.. - That’s the end of the test