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SECTION 1 Questions 1–10

Questions 1–5
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

Questions 6–10

Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer

SECTION 2 Questions 11–20

Questions 11–14
Which counsellor should you see?
Write the correct letter, A, B or C, next to questions 11–14.

11

Questions 15–20
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS for each answer.

SECTION 3 Questions 21–30

Questions 21–30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

Novel: 21

Protagonists: Mary Lennox; Colin Craven

Time period: Early in 22

Plot: Mary → UK – meets Colin who thinks he’ll never be able to
23 . They become friends.

Point of view: “Omniscient” – narrator knows all about characters’ feelings,
opinions and 24

Audience: Good for children – story simple to follow

Symbols (physical items that represent 25):
• the robin redbreast
• 26
• the portrait of Mistress Craven

Motifs (patterns in the story):
• the Garden of Eden
• secrecy – metaphorical and literal transition from 27

Themes: Connections between
• 28 and outlook
• 29 and well-being
• individuals and the need for 30

SECTION 4 Questions 31–40

Questions 31–35
Complete the table below.
Write ONE WORD ONLY for each answer.

Questions 36–40
Choose the correct letter, A, B or C.

36 We are all present hedonists

37 American boys drop out of school at a higher rate than girls because

38 Present-orientated children

39 If Americans had an extra day per week, they would spend it

40 Understanding how people think about time can help us

ANSWERS

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1.  9.30 (am) 
2.  Helendale 
3.  Central Street/St 
4.  (number/no./#) 792 
5.  8.55 (am) 
6. 1.80 
7.  7.30 
8.  7.15 
9.  commuter 
10.  Afternoon
11. A 
12.  C 
13. . B 
14. . C 
15. . first/1st year 
16. . (right) balance
17. 17. international/foreign (students) 
18. . relaxation 
19.  motivation 
20.  research/advanced
21. The Secret Garden
22.   (the) 20th/twentieth century
23. walk 
24. . motivations/motivation 
25.  abstract ideas 
26.  roses 
27.  dark(ness) to light(ness)
28. . health 
29.  environment 
30. . human companionship
31. negative 
32.  pleasure 
33.  poverty 
34.  active 
35.  success 
36.  B 
37.  A 
38.  C 
39.  A 
40. B

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SECTION 1 Questions 1-12

Questions 1-4
(Circle the appropriate letter)

example

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

4. Which picture shows the correct location of the Administration office?

A B C D

Questions 5-10

Complete the application form using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

application for parking sticker
Name (5) Address (6) Flat 13 Suburb (7) Faculty (8) Registration number (9) Make of car (10)

Questions 11-12

11. Cashier’s office opens at A 12.15 B 2.00 C 2.15 D 4.30

12. Where must the sticker be displayed?

SECTION 2 Questions 13-23

Complete the notes below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

Date the museum was opened	(13)
The museum consists of a building and	(14)
Handicapped toilet door shows	Example (a wheelchair)
The Education Centre is signposted by	(15)
If you lose your friends, meet at the	(16)
Warning about The Vampire	(17)
How often are the tours of The Vampire?	(18)
Person featured in today’s video	(19)
The Leisure Gallery shows how Australian culture is influenced by	(20)
The Picture Gallery contains pictures by	(21)
Cost of family membership of the museum	(22)
Passengers and the Sea” includes a collection of	(23)

SECTION 3 Questions 24-32

Questions 24-27 (click the correct answer)

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

Questions 28-32
Complete the notes using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

Two reasons for the new approach to pricing are: (28)and (29) In future people will be able to book airline tickets (30) Also being marketed m this way are (31) and (32)

SECTION 4 Questions 33-42

Questions 33-37
Complete the table Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

SPACE MANAGEMENT
RESEARCH METHOD	INFORMATION PROVIDED
Questionnaires	what customers think about (33)
(34)	how customers move around supermarket aisles
Eye movement (35)	the most eye-catching areas of the shop
Computer programs e.g. (36)	the best (37) for an article in the shop

Questions 38-42
Label the cliagiam Wiite NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each anmer

ENTRANCE		EXIT
First shelves -customers usually (38) these.		Checkout – often used to sell (42)
←←←←←	Products placed here sell well particularly if they are placed(39)	→→→→→
	These areas are known as (40)
Gondola end -prime position: used to launch launch new products		Gondola end —often find (41) displayed here

ANSWERS

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1. B
2. D
3. C
4. A
5. Richard Lee (must have correct spelling of “Lee ” and capitals)
6. 30 Enmore Road (must have correct spelling and capitals)
7. Newport (must have correct spelling and capital “N”)
8. Architecture
9. LJX 058K
10. Ford
11. C
12. (on the) (front) window/windscreen
13. November 1991
14. green arrows
15. information desk
16. stairs to climb//lots of stairs
17. every hour
18. Captain Cook
19. the sea
20. Australian artists/painters
21. $70
22. souvenirs
23. B
24. C
25. D
26. A
27. law has changed//law changes//changes in law
28. (powerful) computer programs
29. from home (computer)
30. hotels/hotel beds/rooms
31. hire cars
32. displays//products//displays and products
33. (hidden) TV cameras
34. recorder//recording
35. Spaceman”
36. position//shelf//spot//place
37. walk (straight/right) past // ignore//pass
38. at eye level//near customers’ eyes
39. hotspots
40. special offers
41. chocolates

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SECTION 1 Questions 1-10
Complete the notes. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

KATE
Her first impressions of the town	Example Quiet
Type of accommodation	(1)
Her feelings about the accommodation	(2
Her feelings about the other students	(3)
Name, of course, Environmental Studies	Environmental studies
Difficulties experienced on the course	(4)
Suggestions for improving the course	(5)

LUKI
The first type of accommodation	(6)
Problem with the first accommodation	(7)
The second type of accommodation	(8)
Name of course	(9)
Comments about the course Computer room busy	Computer room busy
Suggestions for improving the course	(10)

SECTION 2 Questions 11-20
Complete the notes below. Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer

There are many kinds of bicycles available:

• racing
• touring
• (11)
• ordinary

They vary in price and (12)

Prices range from $50.00 to (13)

Single-speed cycles are suitable for (14)

Three-speed cycles are suitable for (15)

Five and ten-speed cycles are suitable for longer distances, hills and (16)

Ten-speed bikes are better because they are (17) in price but (18)

Buying a cycle is like (19)

The size of the bicycle is determined by the size of the (20)

SECTION 3 Questions 21-32
Questions 21-24

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

Questions 25-30
Complete Martin’s notes Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

The commercially grown banana plant
Each banana tree produces (25) of bananas.
On modern plantations in tropical conditions, a tree can bear fruit after (26)
Banana trees prefer to grow (27) and they require rich soil and (28) The fruit is often protected by(29)
Ripe bananas emit a gas which helps other (30)

Questions 31 and 32Circle the TWO correct boxes.

Consumption of Australian bananas

A	Europe
B	Asia
C	New Zealand
D	Australia
E	other

SECTION 4 Questions 33-41

Questions 33-35

Circle the correct answer

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

Questions 36-39 Complete the notes. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.

A balanced diet
A balanced diet will give you enough vitamins for normal daily living. Vitamins in food can be lost through (36) Types of vitamins: (a) Fat-soluble vitamins are stored by the body. (b)) Water-soluble vitamins – not stored, so you need a (37) Getting enough vitamins Eat (38)of foods. Buy plenty of vegetables and store them in (39)

Questions 40-41

Complete the diagram by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS

40 milk,lean meat,fish,nuts,eggs

41 bread, vegetables and fruits

Answers

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1. student accommodation/hostel
2. awful food
3. not friendly//kept to themselves (do notaccept “lonely”)
4. lecturers (too) busy
5. regular meetings//meetings withlecturers//fortnightly meetings
6. family//homestay
7. lot of noise//children made noise//difficultto study
8. student house
9. (Bachelor of) Computing
10. reserve computer time
11. mountain
12. quality
13. $2,000
14. short/casual rides
15. town riding//shopping
16. serious touring
17. similar//almost the same
18. better quality (components)
19. buying clothes
20. frame
21. b
22. c
23. d
24. b
25. one bunch
26. 15 mmonths
27. uphill//on hillsides
28. lots of/plenty of water
29. plastic bags
30. bananas/ones (to) ripen
31. C
32. D(in either way)
33. B
34. D
35. C
36. cooking
37. (regular) daily intake
38. (a) variety
39. the dark//the fridge//a cool place//a darkplace
40. eat in moderation//not too much
41. eat lots//eat mosteitherway round

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Part 1 Questions 1 to 5

SECTION 1Questions 1-10

Questions 1-5

Circle the appropriate letter.

1.What does her briefcase look like?

A B C D

2.Which picture shows the distinguishing features?

A B C D

3.What did she have inside her briefcase? 

A B C D

4.Where was she standing when she lost her briefcase?

A B C D

5.What time was it when she lost her briefcase?

A B C D

Question 6 to 10

Complete the Form Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS For Each Answer

Personal Details form
Name	Mary (6) ………..
Address	Flat 2
	(7) ………………..(8) Road Canterbury
Telephone	(9)
Estimated value of lost item	(10)

Section 2 Question 11-21

Question 1 to 13 ( Tick the three other items which are mentioned in the news headlines)

A	Rivers flood in north
B	Money Promised For Drought Victims(example)
C	Nurses On Strike In Melbourne
D	Passengers Rescued from ship
E	Passengers Rescued from the plane
F	Bus and train drivers national strike threat
G	Teachers Demand more pay
H	New uniform for QANTAS staff
I	National airports under new management

Question 14 to 21

Complete the notes below by writing NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS in the spaces provided.

The Government plans to give (14) $ .farmers. This money was to be spent on improving Sydney’s to assist the (15) but has now been re-allocated. Australia has experienced its worst drought in over fifty years. Farmers say that the money will not help them because it is (16)


An airplane that was carrying a group of (17) was forced to land just (18) minutes after take-off. The passengers were rescued by (19) operation was helped because of the good weather. The passengers thanked the (20) for saving their lives but unfortunately, they lost their (21)

SECTION 3 (Questions 22-31)

Questions 22-25s (Circle the appropriate letter)

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

Question 26 to 31 (Complete the Notes below using no more than three words)

Course requirements: Tutorial paper: ⚫piece of work on A given topic. Students must : ⚫(26) for 25 minutes ⚫(27) ⚫give to lectures for marking Essay topic: ⚫Usually (28) Type of exam: ⚫(29) Library: ⚫Important books are in (30) ; Focus of course: ⚫Focus on (31)

SECTION 4 (QUESTION 32 TO 40)

QUESTIONS 32 TO 33

A B C D

A B C D

Questions 34 to 36 (Complete the notes in NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS)

The Subjects taken in the first semester in this course are psychology, sociology, 34 and(34) Students may have problems with (35) and (36)

QUESTION 37 TO 41

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

A B C D

ANSWERS :

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1. A
2. C
3. D
4. D
5. C
6. PRESCOTT
7. 41
8. FOUNTAIN
9. 752239
10. 65
11. E
12. F
13. H
14. 250
15. ROADS/ROAD SYSTEM
16. TOO LATE
17. SCHOOL CHILDRENS/BOYS
18. 3
19. BOATS//PLEASURE CRAFTY/ BOATS AND PLEASURE CRAFT
20. PILOT
21. (MUSICAL) INSTRUMENTS
22. A
23. B
24. C
25. A
26. TALK// GIVE A TALK
27. WRITE UP WORK
28. CAN CHOOSE
29. OPEN BOOK
30. CLOSED RESERVE
31. VOCATIONAL (SUBJECTS)//(PREPARING FOR ) WORK/EMPLOYNENT
32. B
33. C
34. HISTORY AND ECONOMICS
35. DEADLINES
36. ATTENDANCE
37. B
38. C
39. B
40. D
41. A

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