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ENGLISH B1

Reading Comprehension

June 29, 2019

TIME: 1 hour

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES

There are 3 tasks in this part of the test. You must answer all the questions. You must write your answers in the space provided ‘Answer’. Questions 1-14 are worth 1 point each, and questions 15-20 are worth 2 points each.

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Task 1 You are going to read an article about affordable spas.

Read the sentences (A-J) and decide which sentence matches the spa (1-7).

There is an example at the beginning (0).

There are two extra sentences you will not use. According to the texts...

0. Liquidrom, Berlin A. Here you can do something in a style from a long time ago.

1. Gellert Baths, Budapest B. This place might be more convenient due to its location.

2. Laugardalslaug, Reykjavik C. The experience in this spa might not be comfortable.

3. Sauna Hermanni, Helsinki D. Here you can eat some local specialties.

4. Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı, Istanbul E. This spa offers inside and outside options.

5. Sanduny banya, Moscow F. This spa needed a long time to make a change.

6. Banya No 1, London G. In the past, only people of the same sex were together.

7. Centralbadet, Stockholm H. This spa is popular with people who live in the area.

I. Here you can get additional information about the spa.

J. Here visitors can take classes in something.

Answers: 0. _____E_____ 2. ___________ 4. ___________ 6. ___________ 1. ___________ 3. ___________ 5. ___________ 7. ___________

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Top affordable spas, bath houses and hammams in Europe

0. Liquidrom, Berlin

The centrepiece of this bath house is a large salt-water pool in a dimly lit room with a domed roof. There’s a range of saunas and steam rooms – including a Himalayan salt sauna and an outdoor pool where you can enjoy the crisp Berlin air.

1. Gellert Baths, Budapest

Budapest is the dream destination when it comes to bath culture and there are plenty to choose from. The first choice has to be Gellert Baths, a stunning art nouveau mansion. Many baths in Budapest still have separate sessions or areas for men and women, since 2013 Gellert baths has been fully mixed.

2. Laugardalslaug, Reykjavik

The Blue Lagoon will be high on the list for most visitors to Iceland, but for those looking for a soak without leaving the capital, Laugardalslaug is a great thermal pool. As well as a thermal steam bath, it has hot tubs and, for those who want some extra treatments, is connected to the Laugar Spa.

3. Sauna Hermanni, Helsinki

“Raising steam since the 1950s,” Sauna Hermanni is one of three public saunas in the Finnish capital. It’s a place where you can join in the routines of Helsinki life, where locals make a point of sweating it out on a weekly basis. Expect classic wood-panelled saunas, with vintage touches.

4. Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı, Istanbul

Another city with a spa heritage is Istanbul, and one of the most impressive being Kılıç Ali Paşa Hamamı. Built in the 16th century and named after an admiral of the Ottoman navy, it reopened in 2012 after a seven-year restoration.

5. Sanduny banya, Moscow

Sanduny is a palatial bath house – and with Moscow temperatures dropping to below freezing in winter, it is a great place to come in from the cold. Tourists can also take a walking tour of the site (every Tuesday at 4pm), to learn more about the history of Russian baths before taking the plunge.

6. Banya No 1, London

This banya – touted by many London party people as the perfect hangover cure – is not a particularly mellow experience, but after a session of being whipped with twigs (a venik massage) and drenched with buckets of frozen water while being served beetroot juice and vodka, you’ll be ready to hit the commute on Monday.

7. Centralbadet, Stockholm Built in 1904, Centralbadet is an art nouveau palace where visitors can unwind in magnificent surroundings. Along with bath and sauna rooms there is space for yoga and meditation. A unique touch is the traditional barbershop, offering an old-fashioned razor shave.

Source: an article by Will Coldwell in The Guardian. Guardian News and Media (abridged version)

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Task 2

You are going to read an article about schools in some countries in Asia.

For questions 8-14 choose the correct answer (A-C) according to the text.

Only answers written in the section marked “answer” will be corrected.

There is an example (0) at the beginning.

Lessons delivered by taxi, truck and boat

Tuk Tuk

Tuk- tuks, the motorised rickshaws used across south-east Asia, are delivering textbooks and lessons to remote villages in a scheme known as "Book Book Tuk-Tuk".

It can be difficult and expensive for students to get an education in rural Cambodia and a school in Takhmau, south of Phnom Penh is experimenting with taking lessons directly to them.

Kuma Cambodia, a school founded in 2012 by the Norwegian Association for Private Initiative in Cambodia (NAPIC), decided to dispatch libraries on wheels to remote areas, to bring books to rural children.

The Book Book Tuk Tuk project, working with village chiefs to encourage participation, sends out tuk-tuks staffed by Cambodian volunteers.

'Cycle of poverty'

Volunteer Pring Mean, a 21-year-old Cambodian, explained: "Not letting children go to school is common among the poorest.

"Parents do not understand the value of education, family income is low and so children need to work or look after young siblings, or parents suffer from addiction," says Mean.

The tuk-tuk volunteers teach children maths, how to draw, read, sing, and tell them traditional Cambodian stories.

Seavsean, a 10-year-old Cambodian girl, lived under a plastic sheet with her parents and brother in a rural village.

Her father gambled away the family's earnings, leaving her mother to sneak out at night to steal rice to feed her children.

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But after participating in the parent programme at Book Book Tuk Tuk, Seavsean's father stopped drinking and got a job. Now, they live in a brick house, and Seavsean attends school at Kuma Cambodia.

"We believe giving parents more knowledge, hope and motivation to help them change their destructive behaviour and break the cycle for their children," said Pring Mean.

Teaching English by video

In Indonesia, three organisations, Oxford University Press (OUP), car group IndoMobil and US teaching network Eleutian, combined forces to kit out trucks with satellite technology, linking Indonesian students with US-based teachers.

The trucks are driven to low-income communities across the country, park somewhere and set up.

The side of the truck folds away to reveal a large TV screen and students learn from OUP's syllabus from a teacher leading the class in real time from the US.

"English proficiency is becoming increasingly important in developing countries, says OUP's Joseph Noble.”This is particularly true in Indonesia. However, many students are being left behind.

The TeachCast project has reached more than a thousand students, and has plans to expand its fleet of 15 trucks to 500, with each truck teaching 150 students per day.

Floating schools

In Bangladesh, much of the country is prone to flooding, classrooms on wheels aren't always a viable option. Flooding impacts children's education, adding to the country's four million children who are already out of school.

"Schools struggle against floods and riverbank erosion," says Mohammed Rezwan, executive director of non-profit organisation Shidhulai Swanirvar Sangstha.

Rezwan's family owned a small boat, meaning he could attend school during monsoon season, and Rezwan was inspired to create "floating schools".

"I thought if children couldn't come to school, then the school should come to them."

The organisation now owns 22 school boats, and educates nearly 2,000 children, who are collected from various riverside villages throughout the day.

After the boat docks at its final destination, class begins. Each boat is equipped with solar powered electricity, a laptop, and a classroom for 30 students.

Source: BBC

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0. Some students in towns in Cambodia A. only study certain subjects in schools. B. cannot get books very easily. C. have to go to the city to go to school. Answer: _____B______ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ 8. What is said about the Book Book Tuk Tuk project? A. People who work for the project do not get paid. B. Normally older people work on the project. C. Many rural leaders do not like this project. Answer: ____________ 9. In Cambodia, some parents do not send their children to school because A. the books are too expensive. B. the children need to help at home. C. the school is too far away. Answer: ____________ 10. What is said about the programme in Cambodia? A. It teaches children about something musical. B. It tries to help families earn more money. C. It includes lessons in other languages. Answer: ____________ 11. The example of Seavsean shows that A. education can help families. B. parents should finish their education. C. children and parents can study at the same time. Answer: ____________ 12. What is true about the project of teaching English in Indonesia? A. If the weather is bad the classes are cancelled. B. The new trucks will come from the United States. C. The students do not watch a recorded class. Answer: ____________ 13. In Bangladesh 4 million children A. do not go to school in certain weather. B. never have classes. C. have to travel to attend classes. Answer: ____________

14. What is said about Mohammed Rezwan? A. He wanted to help people in a similar situation. B. He did not finish school. C. His family has a transport company. Answer: ____________

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Task 3

You are going to read an article about Amazon.

Complete sentences (15-20) according to the information in the text.

Use a maximum of FOUR words.

Contractions count as two words.

There is an example (0) at the beginning.

You MUST use original wording. DO NOT COPY FROM THE TEXT.

Normally there is more than one correct answer, but you MUST only write ONE answer for each item.

Amazon service will let couriers open front doors

Amazon is launching a service that will let couriers open people’s front doors and put deliveries inside. Users of Amazon Key will need a smart lock and Cloud Cam camera. Couriers will scan a package barcode and once the delivery has been verified online, the camera will start recording and the delivery person will be able to unlock the door using an app. One analyst said consumers would have to be convinced the system was secure if they were to use it.

Users will be able to choose to watch the delivery live or receive a short video after the drop-off. The system can also be used to give access to dog walkers, cleaners or visiting guests.

The online shopping giant has long sought ways of improving delivery convenience for customers. “Amazon seems to be on an unstoppable mission to own every aspect of the home,” said CCS Insight analyst Ben Wood.

Mr. Wood said he used a video doorbell and smart lock to give couriers access to his garage. He said asking customers to make their front doors accessible might be more difficult. “My understanding is there’s an awful lot of work being done to make connected locks secure,” he said, in order to address security concerns. “But it would only take a few incidents to stop this dead in the water - people wouldn’t want to have something on their front door if they felt it wasn’t secure.”

Amazon Key will initially be available in 37 US cities where the firm’s own courier, Amazon Logistics, will handle deliveries. “These individuals are thoroughly vetted*, with comprehensive background checks and motor vehicle records reviews,” Amazon says. Amazon also recommends not using in-home delivery if a pet can reach the front door. * checked Source: an article in Technology News

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0. The customer ________________MUST/HAS TO_______________________ have a smart lock and camera. ________________________________________________________________________________________ ANSWERS: 15. Customers need to be sure that the system is __________________________________________________. 16. The second paragraph says that customers can __________________________________________________________________ the people entering their house. 17. Ben Wood thinks that Amazon wants to ___________________________________________________________________________ everything we do. 18. Mr. Wood says that people ____________________________________________________ give access to a part of their house. 19. Amazon is _________________________________________ that the workers who deliver their packages are honest.

20. It is not a good idea to use this service if you have _________________________________________________.

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ENGLISH B1

Listening Comprehension

TIME: 30 minutes approximately


There are 3 tasks in this part of the test. You must complete all the tasks. You must write your answers in the space provided ‘Answer(s)’. Listen carefully to the instructions on the recording. You will hear each recording twice. You will have time to read through the tasks before the recording begins, and you will have 2 minutes at the end of the test to complete your answers. There will now be a pause. Please ask any questions at this time. Do not speak during the test. Each question is worth 1 point.

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Task 1: There are eight questions in this task. For each question (1-8) there are three options and a short recording. Choose an option (A, B or C) and write it on the line. Here is an example. EXAMPLE 0. What does the woman NOT like about the new radio station? A B C

Answer: _____A_______

1. Where are these people? A B C Answer: ___________ 2. Where will they give their friend the present?

A B C Answer: ____________ 3. What does the woman say about visiting her sister? A B C

Answer: ____________

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The style of music

The audience participation

The timetable of one programme

at home

at the restaurant

at the disco

She had to help her sister.

Her sister surprised her with something.

She gave her sister something.

at home

at a shopping centre

on an airplane

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4. What will the student group do first while visiting the zoo? A B C Answer: ____________ 5. What number should the caller press if their coffee maker is broken? A B C Answer: ____________ 6. What do the couple agree on? A B C

Answer: ____________ 7. What activity is NOT available today at the sports centre? A B C Answer: ____________

8. Why will the couple NOT buy a new TV? A B C Answer: ____________ Original recordings

see a movie

eat something

watch an animal show

what to do

how to travel

where to eat

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football

swimming

athletics

The flat already has one.

The woman’s mother will give them one.

They watch programmes online.

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Task 2: You are going to hear a man, Tom, interviewing a woman, Trudy, about going on cruises. For questions (9-14) write the correct answer (A, B, or C) on the line. There is an example (0) at the beginning.

0. What does Trudy say about her first cruise?

A. She isn’t sure of all the places she

visited.

B. It was 7 or 8 years ago.

C. She travelled alone.

Answer: ________A_________

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9. What happened to Trudy on her first cruise?

A. She forgot something.

B. She got ill.

C. She did not enjoy the experience.

Answer: _____________

10. What does Trudy say about the television

show The Love Boat?

A. She went on the same cruise ship as the

one on the show.

B. She likes watching the programme now.

C. She thinks The Love Boat made cruising

attractive.

Answer: _____________

11. What does Trudy say about the places

cruises go?

A. Most Caribbean cruises leave from Florida

or Texas.

B. Trudy has never gone on a cruise from

Texas.

C. Most people drive to the coast for a cruise.

Answer: _____________

12. What does Trudy say about getting off the

boat to visit places?

A. She doesn’t think the tours are very

interesting.

B. Sometimes the cruise ship is too big to get

near the land.

C. Some tours are not coordinated well.

Answer: ______________

13. On Trudy’s Alaskan cruise she

A. did not go at the right time of year.

B. did not visit certain cities.

C. used other forms of transport as well.

Answer: ______________

14. What does Trudy say about cruising?

A. She likes doing lots of activities all the

time.

B. On a cruise you do not have to do

housework.

C. It is possible to make new friends on a

cruise.

Answer: ______________ Original recording

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Task 3: You are going to hear a report about the city of Poole in the United Kingdom.

For each question (15-22) complete the gaps with the word or short phrase you hear on the recording.

Do not change the word(s).

There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write between ONE and THREE words.

Harry Paye was a famous (0) ____________________PIRATE______________________________ from Poole. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Harry Paye lived in the (15) ____________________________________________________________ century. Spanish and French troops attacked Poole and burned the (16) _________________________________________. Paye took 120 French ships that contained iron, lead and (17) __________________________________________. The harbour is described as one of the (18) ___________________________________ natural harbours in the world. Some houses in Poole have interesting names such as (19) _____________________________________________ Catcher, Utopia and Big Bucks. In the past Poole was an important (20) ______________________________________________________ port. At the Poole Quay, there are many (21) ________________________________________________ and restaurants. Poole Harbour is a good place for (22) ________________________________________, canoeing and water skiing. Original Recording

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ENGLISH B1

Writing

June 29, 2019

TIME: 1 hour


There are 2 tasks in this part of the test. You must answer BOTH tasks. You must write your answers in the space provided. There are sections on the exam paper to write notes and/or a draft. Anything written in these sections will NOT be corrected. Please write the total number of words you write for each composition in the section marked WORDCOUNT. You will be penalised for writing 10% above or below the word count. Do NOT include your name in the answer. The exam is anonymous. Please make your handwriting legible. Any tasks which cannot be understood will not be corrected. Each task is worth 27 points.

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TASK 1: write between 100 and 120 words in your e-mail in an appropriate style. 1. Your name is Sara. This is an email you’ve received from your English friend, Ellen. Read her email and your

comments.

Now write an email answering all her questions. Use all of your notes.

ESTA PARTE NO SE CORREGIRÁ.

BORRADOR:

Dear Sara,

How are you? Hope you are well.

Last weekend was my sister’s wedding. It was very

nice. We had a big party and danced all night. Then she

and her husband left for a trip to Italy.

How do you celebrate weddings in your country?

Do you go to many weddings? What other celebrations do

you like?

Write back soon,

Regards,

Ellen

In my country…

I like

Well, really…

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TASK 2: write between 150 and 180 words in your composition in an appropriate style.

Your see the following information on an internet website. You decide to participate. Read the information.

You must include all of these points.

Include:

how to be a good flatmate

your experience of living with other people

advantages and disadvantages of living with other people

Write your blog entry.

ESTA PARTE NO SE CORREGIRÁ.

BORRADOR:

Living with Other People

Most people in our society live with family or friends. Sometimes this can cause a problem. We are asking our readers to tell us what things people can do to be a good flatmate. We will publish the best entries next week.

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SPEAKING TEST – ENGLISH B1

INTERLOCUTOR:

Good morning/afternoon. Can I have your mark sheets please?

I am going to record the test.

This is the B1 speaking exam. It’s the ____________ of _________ 20_____.

My name is ____________ and this is my colleague ______________ .

TASK 1 –4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three):

To candidate A: What’s your name?

To candidate B: What’s your name?

(The interlocutor should make a note of the names and begin every question using the

first name of the candidate.)

To candidate A: ____ what’s your surname? Can you spell it?

To candidate B: ____ what’s your surname? Can you spell it?

To candidate A: ___ where do you live/come from?

And what do you like about your town/village/city?

To candidate B: ___ where do you live/come from?

And what do you like about your town/village/city?


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The candidates will be asked questions about topics such as:

The weather

Hobbies

Studies

Jobs

Studying languages

Free time

Holidays

Future plans Celebrations Etc.


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I am now going to ask you to describe a photo.

Candidate A: Here is your photograph. You have a minute to describe the photo. Can

you describe it, please?

(After a minute, the interlocutor takes away the photo).

Candidate B:

Picture four: Do you like cycling?


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Candidate A: Here is your photograph. You have a minute to describe the photo. Can



Candidate B:

Picture four: Do you like cycling?


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TASK 2 – 3 minutes ( 4 minutes for groups of three):

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Candidate B: Here is your photograph. You have a minute to describe the photo. Can



Candidate A:

Picture one: Do (Did) you like studying alone or in a group?

TASK 3 - 3 minutes (5 minutes for groups of three)

In this part of the test you are going to talk together for about 3 (5) minutes. I’m going to

describe a situation to you.

Activity 2014004

You are organising a photography competition for people aged 18 to 30. You

have to choose the prize. Look at the different options and decide which prize

would be the best.

(The interlocutor shows the candidates the visual).

I’ll say that again.

You are organising a photography competition for people aged 18 to 30. You

have to choose the prize. Look at the different options and decide which prize

would be the best.

Task 4 - 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three):

Ask these questions:

Which prize would you like? (Why/why not?)

Do you like taking photos?

What type of holidays do you like?

Do you think your country is expensive for tourists?

Do you think money is a good prize in a competition?

Do you have any special photographs?

Do you share photographs on social media? Is this a good idea?


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Key B1 Exam Website 2020-2021

Reading

Task 1 Task 2 Task 3 1. G 8. A 15. safe/dependable/reliable/not dangerous

2. B 9. B 16. see/look at

3. H 10. A 17. control/dominate/know

4. F 11. A 18. might/may (not)

5. I 12. C 19. sure/convinced/guaranteeing/making sure

6. C 13. B 20. a dog/cat/animal

7. A/J 14. A

Listening

Part 1: Part 2: Part 3: (0,5 punto si respuesta incompleta)

1. A 9. B 15. 15th

2. C 10. C 16. church

3. A 11. A 17. wine

4. B 12. B 18. largest

5. C 13. C 19. Dream

6. C 14. B 20. fishing

7. B 21. pubs

8. C 22. windsurfing

19 = 95 18.5 = 9.3 18 = 90 17.5 = 88 17 = 85 16.5 = 83

16 = 80 15.5 = 78 15 = 75 14.5 = 73 14 =70 13.5 = 68

13 = 65 12.5 = 63 12 = 60 11.5 = 58 11 = 55 10.5 = 53

10 = 50 9.5 = 48 9 = 45 8.5 = 43 8 = 40 7.5 = 38

7 = 35 6.5 = 33 6 = 30 5.5 = 28 5 = 25 4.5 = 23

4 = 20 3.5 = 18 3 = 15 2.5 = 13 2 = 10 1.5 = 8

1 = 5

Result calculations %:

25=96 24=92 23=88 22=85 21=81 20=77

19=73 18=69 17=65 16=62 15=58 14=54

13=50 12=46 11=42 10=38 9=35 8=31

7=27 6=23 5=19 4=15 3=12 2=8

1=4

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