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ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE 1110/01

Paper 1 Reading and Usage October 2017

50 minutes

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

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The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part.

The total number of marks for this paper is 45.

This document consists of 13 printed pages and 3 blank pages.

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Part 1

Questions 1 – 10

Read the text below, and for each number, circle the correct word on the next page.

Bottlenose Dolphins
Bottlenose dolphins live in oceans around the world where the climate is (0) .

They measure between two and four metres (1) length and their powerful tails

help them swim (2) fast. Bottlenose dolphins always (3) to be smiling, which is

because of the (4) of their mouths. Because they are sociable creatures, they live

in groups of between ten and fifteen dolphins. They hunt and play together and help

each other (5) after the baby dolphins.

(6) they live underwater, dolphins have to come up to breathe air at least once

every seven minutes. They can also jump up to five metres out of the water.

Scientists are not totally (7) why they do this. It (8) be just for fun or perhaps

they are trying to find food. Other possibilities are that they do it to (9) with other

dolphins, or even (10) a way of cleaning themselves.

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Example:

0 mild calm light gentle

1 of on in at [1]

2 completely absolutely mostly extremely [1]

3 notice feel appear show [1]

4 frame pattern figure shape [1]

5 take look care keep [1]

6 Despite Although Unless Yet [1]

7 certain reliable correct definite [1]

8 need should ought could [1]

9 attract communicate accompany contact [1]

10 as by with like [1]

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Part 2

Questions 11 – 20

Complete the email.

For questions 11 – 20, write ONE word in each space.

Example: (0) are

From: Robbie

To: Tom

Hi Tom,

How (0) are you? I promised (11) ………… write so here’s my first letter! I’m having

a great time (12) ………… holiday. I’m staying (13) ………… my sister and her husband in

a hotel near the coast. The weather has (14) ………… fantastic all week, so we have spent

most of our time at the beach. I’ve (15) ………… some new friends too. (16) ………… is a

family staying in the same hotel, and they have two boys (17) ………… age. We’ve done

lots of fun things together, such (18) ………… playing football and volleyball.

I’m enjoying myself but I am looking (19) ………… to coming home and seeing everyone

again! Write and (20) ………… me know all about your holiday too!

Robbie

[Total: 10 marks]
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Part 3

Questions 21 – 25

Complete the conversation in a bookshop.

What does the boy say to the shop assistant?
For questions 21 – 25, write the correct letter A – H.

Example:

Shop Hello, how can I help you?

Assistant:

Boy: G
0 …………

Shop You need our art department. Are

Assistant: you looking for a special book?

Boy: 21 ………… [1] A That will be great with the book, thanks.

Shop Do you need information for a B That’s much better. Do you sell cards too?
Assistant: college project?
C I’d like one about painters.
Boy: 22 ………… [1]
D Do you sell many books on artists?
Shop This is a lovely book, very popular
Assistant: with customers. E Actually, it’s a special present for my father.

Boy: 23 ………… [1] F It’s expensive though! Do you have anything

else?
Shop Well, we also sell a lot of this one
Assistant: over here. G Hi, I’m looking for a book about the history
of art.
Boy: 24 ………… [1]
H Painting is an interesting topic to study.
Shop You’ll find lots of different ones by
Assistant: the window – some have pictures by
famous artists.

Boy: 25 ………… [1]

Shop You’re welcome.

Assistant:

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Part 4

Questions 26 – 35

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?
For questions 26 – 35, circle the correct letter A, B or C.

Example:

0 A Andy would prefer to go sailing with Julia on

Saturday rather than on Sunday.

B Andy can go sailing with Julia on Friday if

she’s not free on Saturday.

C Andy wants to go sailing with Julia on both

Saturday and Sunday if possible.

26 Kyle wants his mum to

A take him and his friend to the pool.

B get his swimming kit ready for him.

C wake him up early for swimming.

[1]

27 A Gracie is asking if her brother can have

Lynda’s concert ticket.
Lynda
About the concert.
It’s a shame your
parents won’t let B Gracie’s brother has offered to take the girls
you go. I’ve got if Lynda’s parents can’t go.
great seats, and my
brother will take
care of us. Can’t you C Gracie wants Lynda to try to change her
persuade them? parents’ minds about the concert.
Gracie [1]
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28 A From next week there will be 50% off many

shoes.

B You only have a week to take advantage of

the special 50% offer.
This week –
50% off many
shoes. Hurry – C The store is selling 50% of its products
offer ends in 7 cheaply at the moment.
days’ time! [1]

29 A Students need to take food but not money or

drinks.
School trip: Please
remind your parents
that you require a B Students will not be allowed to buy food or
packed lunch. Drinks will drinks in the shop.
be provided. Cash is
unnecessary as you will
not be permitted to buy C Students should bring a drink as well as
souvenirs. something to eat.

[1]

30 Mrs Smith’s message is

Richard, A explaining why Richard’s granddad will be

Your mum called – her late.
car’s broken down so
your granddad will now B telling Richard about a change of plans.
pick you up after school.
He’ll be a little late, so
wait in Reception. C reminding Richard about some
Mrs Smith arrangements.
Secretary
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31 A Extra help with maths has been cancelled

until further notice.

B There must be a teacher present if you wish

to study after school.

C If you let the teacher know in advance, you

can get extra help.

[1]

32 What must students do?

A ask Emma to provide some material for the

school magazine

B get in touch with Emma before producing

anything for the magazine

C decide if Emma should be responsible for the

magazine this month
[1]

33 A To use the customer lift, you need to ask a

member of staff.

Customer lift
out of order. B If you have difficulties when using the
Staff lift customer lift, see staff for help.
available on
request if
required.
C Staff can help customers reach other parts of
the building.
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34 Marie is emailing to

A suggest a film to a friend.

B recommend a time to see the new film.

C check what time the film is on.

[1]

35 A The competition is open to people below a

Í Í certain age.
Short story competition
Great prizes! B You must be at least 14 to enter this
Entries only accepted from competition.
those under 14 on August 31.
C The age limit for this competition was
Í Í recently changed.
[1]

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Part 5

Questions 36 – 40

The people below all want to join a swimming club.

On the opposite page there are descriptions of eight swimming clubs.
Decide which swimming club would be the most suitable for the following people.
For questions 36 – 40, write the correct letter (A – H) in the box.

36
photos removed Yasmin would love the chance to swim outdoors. She also wants
for copyright to see some good swimmers in competitions. She’d like to make
new friends too.

[1]

37 Ali wants a regular individual lesson once a week after school until
she feels ready to join a larger club. She’d also like to use the pool
to practise in, without paying too much.

[1]

38 Tamara wants to join an early-morning swimming group, and is

also interested in increasing her general fitness. She’d like to race
against members of other clubs.

[1]

39 Stefan can’t attend swimming classes every week, but would still
like to have some lessons. He’d also like some ideas for exercises
to do at home.

[1]

40 Jack is interested in generally improving his technique, and also

loves fun team games. He’d like to get a useful qualification as
he’d be interested in a holiday job at the pool.

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Swimming Clubs
A Watermans Club
If you’re serious about swimming,
we’ll help you achieve your aims.
Most training is in the pool, but
instructors also use gym sessions to
improve your health and strength.
We regularly enter competitions, and
you’ll compete against some great
swimmers. Book a term - sessions
before school on Tuesdays, or
Wednesday evenings.
C Mill-Swim Club
We work on making you faster,
and our race nights let you
compete against other swimmers
in the club. It’s great fun, and all
sessions are held after the pool
closes to the public. We also offer
private lessons in the mornings.
E Splashdown Centre
Our groups, with a maximum of
five, allow you to focus on
individual improvement rather than
competitive swimming, helping
develop technique and fitness.
Book a course early and enjoy a
free extra activity of your choice –
maybe diving, or a swim in our
heated outdoor pool.
G Oakfield Pools
We have great-value weekly classes for all
levels. Our social trips to top swimming
events allow you to watch some of the
country’s best swimmers, while getting to
know other club members better. During the
summer, we arrange trips to local rivers
which are safe to swim in.
B Sutton Bathers
If you love swimming but don’t
like crowded public pools, we
offer early-evening lake
swimming at weekends during
the summer. We teach activities
like canoeing all year round,
leading to widely-recognised
certificates. Just join the club for
a small fee, and then pay for
each session you do.
D Selwood Swim
Our small group session on
Thursday evenings works on
different skills and techniques. Come
on the night and pay for the session
you attend, or book eight sessions
for a lower cost. Our teachers
provide fitness plans to take away,
and will suggest other classes the
swimming centre offers.
F Dolphins Swimming
Our club has sessions for every level,
and many extra fun activities too. We
also provide private classes, at times to
suit you. We encourage members to
swim in our pool whenever they can
throughout the week, and our swim-
scheme makes this easy – get discounts
on entry with your membership card.
H Central Swimmers
The club meets on Monday evenings
in our covered pool. Sign up for a
ten-week course to make progress
quickly. As well as focussing on your
style and speed, meet new people
through exciting pool activities like
water-volleyball. You can take our
Training Assistant course, with
certificates for successful participants.
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Part 6

Questions 41 – 45

Read the text and questions below.

For each question, circle the correct letter A, B, C or D.

Aiden Kennedy: teenage chef

Aiden Kennedy started cooking at home in Los Angeles, USA, at the age of eleven. Aiden,
now fifteen, explains how it began. ‘Mom didn’t enjoy cooking, and I didn’t enjoy her food,’
he laughs. ‘Fortunately she wasn’t upset about it. Anyway, she started showing me different
recipes on the internet when I asked her how to make stuff, and after looking at them I thought
that was something I could do. I was right, and each dish I made, I experimented with to make
it better.’ Aiden now produces his own recipes, which include a range of healthy ingredients
that many people his age wouldn’t even recognise.

Aiden decided to test his skills on the public and recently started a monthly dinner club in his
home. During these evenings, professional chefs often arrive to taste the food he’s prepared.
Their thoughts have appeared in daily newspapers and their comments have generally, though
not always, been positive. How does Aiden feel about that? ‘Well, it’s not great when people
criticise my food, but it’s impossible to please everyone – that’s something I’ve learnt. It was
hard the first time I got a negative review but I soon got over it.’ Food writers have recently
described the young chef as ‘brilliant’, so he admits the future looks bright.

When asked about Aiden’s hobby, his mother explains: ‘I’ve always supported him, despite
advice from teachers that he should give up the idea of becoming a chef and concentrate on his
studies.’ Aiden, still in full-time education, now has lessons online so that he can organise his
studies around cooking. 'He’s progressed fast and I’m delighted. It was an obvious choice
letting him do what he loves,’ she insists. ‘And he’s always shown such extraordinary ability
that I never doubted he’d do well.’

41 What is the writer doing in this text?

A describing how a young chef has developed his talent
B encouraging people to do more cooking at home
C recommending a career as a chef
D giving advice on studying while having a hobby
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42 What made Aiden decide to take up cookery?

A It was something his mother suggested to him.
B It was something he had always wanted to do.
C He had decided to eat more healthily.
D He believed he would be good at it.
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43 What does Aiden say about getting negative comments on his dishes?
A He thinks it is sometimes unfair.
B He finds it difficult to get used to.
C He accepts that it will happen.
D He believes he can learn from it.
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44 How does Aiden’s mother feel about his hobby?

A proud that he has achieved so much
B surprised that he has been so successful
C worried about its effect on his school work
D pleased that he can do it at school
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45 What would Aiden say about his experience as a teenage chef?

A B

‘Although I found cooking ‘I’m so glad I’ve had the

difficult at the start, things chance to do this and that
are certainly going much people like what I make.’
better for me now.’

C D
‘My mother’s always helped ‘It was really hard to
me and I’ve learnt so much succeed because my
from the way she does teachers never really
things.’ supported me.’

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