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Test 20

SECTION 1 Questions1-7

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Enquiry about booking hotel room for event

Example

Andrew is the……………………Manager

Rooms

Adelphi Room

number of people who can sit down to eat: 1……………………

has a gallery suitable for musicians

can go out and see the 2……………………in pots on the terrace

terrace has a view of a group of 3……………………

Carlton Room

number of people who can sit down to eat: 110

has a 4……………………

view of the lake

Options

Master of Ceremonies:

can give a 5……………………while people are eating

will provide 6……………………if there are any problems

Accommodation:

in hotel rooms or 7……………………

QUESTION 8-10

What is said about using each of the following hotel facilities?

Choose THREE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to Questions 8-10.

Availability

A included in cost of hiring room

B available at extra charge

C not available

Hotel facilities

  1. outdoor swimming pool ……………..

  2. gym ……………..

  3. tennis courts ……………..

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20

Questions 11-16

What information does the speaker give about each of the following excursions?

Choose SIX answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-H, next to Questions 11-16.

Information

A

all downhill

B

suitable for beginners

C

only in good weather

D

food included

E

no charge

F

swimming possible

G

fully booked today

H

transport not included

Excursions

  1. dolphin watching

  2. forest walk

  3. cycle trip

  4. local craft tour

  5. observatory trip

  6. horse riding

Questions 17 and 18

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the attraction called Musical Favourites?

A You pay extra for drinks.

B You must book it in advance.

C You get a reduction if you buy two tickets.

D You can meet the performers.

E You can take part in the show.

Questions 19 and 20

Choose TWO letters, A-E.

Which TWO things does the speaker say about the Castle Feast?

A Visitors can dance after the meal.

B There is a choice of food.

C Visitors wear historical costume.

D Knives and forks are not used.

E The entertainment includes horse races.

SECTION 3 Questions 21-30

Questions 21-25

Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

21 What does Trevor find interesting about the purpose of children’s literature?

A the fact that authors may not realise what values they’re teaching

B the fact that literature can be entertaining and educational at the same time

C the fact that adults expect children to imitate characters in literature

22 Trevor says the module about the purpose of children’s literature made him

A analyse some of the stories that his niece reads.

B wonder how far popularity reflects good quality.

C decide to start writing some children’s stories.

23 Stephanie is interested in the Pictures module because

A she intends to become an illustrator.

B she can remember beautiful illustrations from her childhood.

C she believes illustrations are more important than words.

  1. Trevor and Stephanie agree that comics

A are inferior to books.

B have the potential for being useful.

C discourage children from using their imagination.

25 With regard to books aimed at only boys or only girls, Trevor was surprised

A how long the distinction had gone unquestioned.

B how few books were aimed at both girls and boys.

C how many children enjoyed books intended for the opposite sex.

Questions 26-30

What comment is made about each of these stories?

Choose FIVE answers from the box and write the correct letter, A-G, next to Questions 26-30.

Comments

A

translated into many other languages

B

hard to read

C

inspired a work in a different area of art

D

more popular than the author’s other works

E

original title refers to another book

F

started a new genre

G

unlikely topic

Stories

  1. Perrault’s fairy tales

  2. The Swiss Family Robinson

  3. The Nutcracker and The Mouse King

  4. The Lord of the Rings

  5. War Horse

SECTION 4 Questions 31-40

Complete the notes below.

Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

The hunt for sunken settlements and ancient

shipwrecks

ATLIT-YAM

  • was a village on coast of eastern Mediterranean thrived until about 7,000 BC

  • stone homes had a courtyard

  • had a semicircle of large stones round a 31……………………

  • cause of destruction unknown – now under the sea

  • biggest settlement from the prehistoric period found on the seabed

  • research carried out into structures, 32……………………and human remains

TRADITIONAL AUTONOMOUS UNDERWATER VEHICLES (AUVs)

  • used in the oil industry, e.g. to make 33……………………

  • problems: they were expensive and 34……………………

LATEST AUVs

  • much easier to use, relatively cheap, sophisticated

Tests:

• Marzamemi, Sicily: found ancient Roman ships carrying architectural elements made of 35……………………

Underwater internet:

• 36……………………is used for short distance communication, acoustic

waves for long distance

  • plans for communication with researchers by satellite

  • AUV can send data to another AUV that has better 37……………………,

for example

Planned research in Gulf of Baratti:

• to find out more about wrecks of ancient Roman ships, including

  • one carrying 38 supplies; tablets may have been used for cleaning the 39……………………

others carrying containers of olive oil or 40……………
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