This test has three parts. You must answer all parts.

Part 1

There are seven questions in this part. Each question is worth one point.
You are going to read an article about a running club.

For questions 1-7, mark the correct letter (A, B or C) on Part 1 of your answer sheet.
Question 0 is an example (do not write this answer on the answer sheet).

Hash House Harriers Running Club

Last Sunday I found myself in the middle of a dense forest, some 20 kilometres from the nearest
town, dressed in shorts and a T-shirt and wearing my most worn-out trainers. It was around noon
and while I was waiting for an unknown number of people to join me at what I presumed was the
correct meeting place, the day was heating up to such an extent that I started to doubt the wisdom
of my decision to go running that day. I was there to meet up with a rather odd bunch of people:
The Hash House Harriers, otherwise known as The drinking club with a running problem. As both
denominations can give rise to some misunderstanding, perhaps I should explain what Hashers
are exactly. Simply put, a Hasher is someone who likes to go for a non-competitive run, preferably
somewhere in the countryside and accompanied by a group of like-minded people. Afterwards, the
Hasher can then drink copious amounts of beer together with his or her fellow runners, who all
share a passion for drinking and running.
On a Hash run, the participants follow a deliberately misleading trail, which has previously been set
by a fellow Hasher. The challenge is to try not to get lost, as the trail is full of surprises: it can
suddenly split into two, come to a dead end, or even go round in a circle. Participants can run at
their own pace, with the fastest runners usually covering a longer distance because of the
deceptive trail. As each weekly run is normally set in a different area and is unknown to the
runners, it is unwise to ignore the directions completely or try to gain an advantage by taking a
shorter route. Usually all runners end up back at the starting point within ten minutes of each other,
except for the occasional Hasher who did not pay attention to the route marked and got truly lost.
Then, it's time for a refreshing beer and the gathering at the end of the run, where everyone is
asked to contribute anecdotes or give evidence against fellow Hashers who might have broken
some of the rules. The punishment for breaking any rule is always the same: a beer has to be
drunk by the offender! Offences range from trying too hard to come in first (winning is a taboo
word) to going off the trail deliberately. Hashing is a popular pastime and there are many groups,
or kennels as they are known, each with its own norms. None of these norms should be taken too
seriously, but all groups agree on one rule: if you come to the Hash wearing new shoes, you will
have to drink out of them!
They may sound like a strange crowd, but it wouldn't be too difficult to find a Hash kennel
somewhere near your home. Right now, there are more than 2,000 kennels, with most major cities
around the world boasting their own, and spread out across all seven continents. Even Antarctica,
the one that you would least expect, sees a run once a year! Hashers themselves get around as
well; every two years, a Hash group from a different country volunteers to organize an Interhash:
an international meeting that is visited by over 5,000 people from around the world. Provided
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dedicated Hashers have the means to do so, they will travel to China, Australia or whichever exotic
corner of the world the Interhash is held in. They will often make the journey in groups and will
always try to take in as much as possible of the host country. This is made quite easy thanks to
the inside knowledge of the local Hashers they arrange to meet while they are there.
The origins of hashing go back to December 1938 in Kuala Lumpur, when a group of British
colonial army officers began weekly runs, loosely based on the traditional British game of Hare
and Hounds. The idea was to get rid of the excesses of the previous weekend and to promote
physical fitness at the same time. They first began gathering for their runs (and recreation) at the
Selangor Club Canteen, an eating establishment exclusively for off-duty officers. Although they
were regular customers, they had always jokingly referred to it as the Hash House, due to its
rather dull food.
All this was playing through my mind last Sunday while the first Hashers started to arrive at the
agreed meeting point. People of all ages and walks of life, all ready for another day of Hashing. I
was welcomed as if I were an old friend by each and every one of them and soon we set off for
what was going to be my first run. I was not sure what the day would bring, but at least I knew I
would not have to drink out of my shoes!

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 The writer was getting concerned while waiting for the Hashers to turn up
0 because

A) he expected the other runners to be a bit strange.

B) he was aware that the temperature was rising.

C) he thought he might not be in the right meeting place.

1 In the first paragraph, what does the writer mean by like-minded people?

A) people with similar ideas

B) people who enjoy cross-country competitions

C) people who are kind and friendly

2 What is unusual about the Hash House runs?

A) participants deliberately ignore the trail

B) everyone finishes together

C) the route is hard to follow

3 Which action is not against the rules?

A) to try to finish first

B) to run fast

C) to leave the trail on purpose

4 It is not hard for Hashers to

A) find several Hash kennels in their home town.

B) visit an Interhash every two years.

C) learn a lot about the country they visit for an Interhash.

5 In the fourth paragraph, what does one refer to?

A) a Hash kennel

B) a continent

C) Antarctica

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6 What was the original Hash House?

A) an army officers' association

B) a running club for soldiers

C) the name given to a restaurant

7 The writer was not worried about his first run, because

A) he had used his footwear before.

B) the other runners were his age.

C) he knew the other runners.

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Part 2

There are ten questions in this part. Each question is worth 0.5 points.
You are going to read an article about insomnia.
For questions 110, choose from the options (A-D).
Mark the correct letter (A-D) on Part 2 of your answer sheet.
There is only one correct answer for each question.

Question 0 is an example (do not write this answer on the answer sheet).

Insomnia
It will come as no surprise to learn that a ___________ of sleep isnt good for us. A new
report suggests sleep deprivation can result in long-term health ___________ and even death.
It also says that women are more ___________ to experience difficulties sleeping than men.
The report was ___________ on a survey of 4,100 British adults and is called Reclaim Your
Sleep. It was ___________ by a British group called the Sleep Apnea Trust Association. Apnea
is a temporary cessation of breathing, especially ___________ sleep. ___________ almost
half of the women surveyed said they did not get enough sleep, the percentage of men who said
they did not sleep well was significantly lower, at 36 per cent. Women also tend to
___________ in the night more often than men.
Health experts have ___________ that feeling exhausted due to lack of sleep could be a sign of
a serious underlying medical condition. However, many women are ___________ of the
dangers, with only a quarter seeing a doctor about sleeplessness.

0. A) be B) come C) stay D) go

1. A) failure B) little C) lack D) decrease

2. A) issues B) themes C) endings D) topics
3. A) probably B) surely C) likely D) possibly
4. A) made B) based C) considered D) done
5. A) found out B) taken out C) carried out D) got out
6. A) during B) while C) through D) when
7. A) However B) While C) Consequently D) Besides
8. A) waking up B) woken up C) wake up D) woke up
9. A) held B) warned C) told D) advised
10. A) unconscious B) unknown C) unconcerned D) unaware
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Part 3

There are eight questions in this part. Each question is worth one point.
You are going to read an extract from a website where people give their opinions about holiday
resorts.

For questions 18, choose from the texts (A-E).

Mark the correct letter (A-E) on Part 3 of your answer sheet.
The resorts may be chosen more than once.
Question 0 is an example (do not write this answer on the answer sheet).

Choose the best holiday resort for someone who

is keen on water sports. 0 B

likes to practise their foreign language skills. 1

likes spending some time alone. 2

values security. 3

doesnt have much money to spend. 4

enjoys visiting historical sites. 5

likes a lively atmosphere at night. 6

would like to do some painting. 7

wants a family holiday. 8

Now you must copy all your answers onto the answer sheet.

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 www.resort-recommender.com
Read real reviews - before you book!

A Sunshine Complex
Highly recommended!

We fell in love with this place immediately. Affectionate people, lovely landscapes and such great food.
The communal facilities were fantastic and in the end we spent a lot of the time lounging around by the
pool. We were particularly impressed with the Little Sunshine Corner, where we were able to leave our
two with a monitor. She was a real bundle of fun, so much so that they had to be dragged away at the
end of the session! This service also gave us the chance to do our own thing, so we signed up for some
guided tours of the area. Walking around crumbling ruins and admiring priceless paintings may not be
everyones idea of a holiday, but we love it and the guide was very informative and fluent in several
languages.
Joseph Oaks, Hampshire

B Happy Holidays Resort

Decent place if youre into water sports

Quite a small and intimate resort and sister resort to the hugely successful Happy Families Holiday
resort, just three miles away. I think theyve got the balance about right; there are plenty of places where
you can find like-minded people and discuss the days surfing, but no rowdy party-goers to disturb those
like me who want to get a decent night's sleep. Last year, at a bigger resort, someone broke into our
room and took our kite surfing equipment, so I was particularly pleased to see the extra large lockers
where we could stash our stuff when we went out. The hotel was a bit pricey though, so we didnt have
much money by the time we came home. It would be a good place to take your partner for a nice
romantic holiday - if only I could find a girlfriend whos into surfing!
Sam Hepworth, London

C First Resort Holidays

Lovely resort would go back tomorrow if I could!

The hotel rooms were of a high standard; and the locals seemed friendly. Besides that, the landscape is
superb - and fully appreciated, judging by the number of folk with canvases and brushes. What I liked
best about this resort was the secluded gardens. Ive been to lots of overcrowded resorts where it just
seemed impossible to find anywhere where you could get away from the masses, but at this resort that
wasnt a problem. Still, theres something for everyone. I spoke to a couple who had come separately
and who, despite not even speaking the same language, had taken full advantage of the resorts once-
weekly singles night, Holiday Dates.
Jill Sanderson, Coventry

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D Sandy Dune Studios

Great weather, great memories!

I study archaeology in Manchester, where it rains nearly all the time. So I was looking for
somewhere where I could escape the English weather and all things historical, and really let my
hair down. I thought all this would be impossible on a limited budget but at Sandy Dunes Studios,
there was no shortage of reasonably priced places staying open till well into the small hours. Its
safe to say Ill be telling my whole family about this place. It broke my heart having to catch the
plane home but at least I didnt have to extend my student loan!
Eve Gregson, Manchester

E Travellers Rest

Not quite what I was expecting

The resort itself wasnt too bad, but I didnt find the information on their website very accurate. Ten
years ago, I would have jumped at the chance to try out some of the new and exciting experiences
this resort has to offer - but thats all ancient history now that I have my own family and three young
children. Exotic food and strange drinks are all very well, but the under-tens just want chips and
ketchup! The resort doesnt get many British holidaymakers, so it was quite difficult to make myself
understood at first. Everyone who worked there was very friendly, though, and they love chatting so
I was able to pick up quite a bit. By the end of the holiday I didnt even need the phrase book Id
bought.
Stewart Miller, Cumbria

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