Use of English

Part 1

For questions 1-12, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B. C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0) . In the exam, mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Book Review Galapagos: The islands that changed the world

I was ludy enough to (0) ... an ambition and visit the Galapagos Islands two years ago. It's only when you experience the place first 1 C fleshB personA footD hand that you really

appreciate why the early explorers gave this isolated archipelago the 2 C emblemA labelD tokenB badge 'The Enchanted Isles'.

3 D WhereasA DespiteB HoweverC Whilst no substitute for a visit, this superbly attractive book provides a fascinating commentary and scientific background to the Galapagos experience.

BBC books have 4 D givenA setB doneC made their usual high-quality job in producing the volume that will accompany their TV series of the same name.

Nothing can compare to exploring the strange landscapes, 5 B reachingD gainingC arrivingA getting up close and personal with the unique wildlife and witnessing the rich biological and environmental history that is so very apparent on the islands.

However, this book does 6 C goD passA runB come dose. The superb descriptive prose of award-winning cameraman Paul Stewart

is another plus 7 D tipC markB pointA spot as is the fact that this is punctuated by his iconic photography.

This book 8 B succeedsD obtainsC achievesA attains in celebrating the weird and wonderful sights

and unique life 9 C formsD waysA sortB types that are hidden amongst these fascinating islands.

It also comes 10 D joinedB entireC intactA complete with a comprehensive gazetteer section.

But don't 11 A barelyD scarcelyB hardlyC merely read this book as an alternative to actually going,

use it as the 12 B causeA baseC originD source of inspiration for your own trip, a useful guide once you're there and a stunning reminder on your return.

Part 2

For questions 13-27, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

A history of table tennis

Like many other sports, table tennis started out (0) a mild social diversion. It is actually a descendent, 13 with lawn tennis and badminton, of the ancient game of tennis. It was popular in England in the second half

of the nineteenth century under its present name and various trade names 14 as Whiff-Whaff and Ping-Pong,

15 sought to

imitate the sound 16 by the ball striking the table.

The game soon 17 something of a craze and there are many contemporary references to it

and illustrations of it 18 played, usually in domestic surroundings.

19 the early twentieth century, the sport had already acquired some of its present-day complexities,

20 it was still seen by many as an after-dinner

amusement 21 than a sport.

An account published in 1903 found it necessary to warn players 22 the wearing of evening dress,

but went 23 to give detailed technical advice about the pen-holder grip and tactics.

Over the next 60 years, table tennis developed 24 a worldwide sport, played by up to 30 million competitive players

and by countless millions 25 played less seriously.

26 getting faster, more subtle and more demanding all the time,

the game has not changed in its essence 27 the earliest days.

Part 3

For questions 28-37, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0). In the exam, write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Dancing Is good for you

In recent decades, in both theatre and cinema, dance shows have become (0) ... (INCREASE) popular. Meanwhile, the British Amateur Dancesport Association estimates that there are now four million people 28 (PART) in dancing activities in the country every week.

But the popularity of dancing is by no means a recent phenomenon. Since the dawn of civilisation, dance has been an important part of life, and dance 29 (HISTORY) struggle to identify the first evidence

of dance as it has always been an intrinsic part of human 30 (BEHAVE) The earliest recorded dances discovered in the 9,000-year-old Bhimbetka rock paintings in India,

were used to tell stories and celebrate 31 (SIGNIFY) events, whilst also serving as a way of passing on information to future generations.

But why has dance, something which can make someone look utterly 32 (RIDICULE) if done wrong, always seemed to be natural to our DNA? Experts argue that its psychological and physiological benefits are the cause.

33 (NUMBER) studies have discovered that dancing is

not only an 34 (EFFECT) form of non-verbal communication, but is also a mood-boosting cure

that can alleviate 35 (DEPRESS) improve interpersonal

36 (RELATION) and are illnesses. Physically, dancing makes us happy because, as with any repetitive exercise,

it releases endorphins. Also it's a socialising event, 37 (ABLE) us to be physically ABLE close to people and more emotionally connected to them.

Part 5

For questions 43-50. complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between three and six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0). In the exam, write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

43 The village shop is now being managed by a national supermarket chain. TAKEN
A national supermarket chain of the village shop.

44 This door is an emergency exit and must never be locked for any reason. ACCOUNT
On be locked because it is an emergency exit.

45 Melvin's friend recommended that website where he bought the camping equipment. ON
Melvin bought equipment from that website a friend.

46 We never imagined that Julian might be planning to resign from his job. OCCURRED
It never Julian might be planning to resign from his job.

47 As long as he could see, Kevin really didn't mind where he sat in the stadium. DIFFERENCE
As long as he could see, where he sat in the stadium.

48 Unfortunately, I don't have enough time to visit the gym regularly. ABLE
If I had more time, more regular visits to the gym.

49 Somebody should have told us that the date had been changed. INFORMED
We the change of date.

50 Yolanda's family persuaded her to enter the competition. TALKED
Yolanda was the competition by her family.