JETSET LEVEL FIVE WRITING TEST PRACTICE PAPER TIME ALLOWED 90 MINUTES Complete the details below in block capitals. Candidate Name Centre Code
Candidate Number
Candidate ID Number
Number of additional sheets handed in
You need
This question paper
A pen
You may NOT use a dictionary
Do NOT open this paper until you are told to do so. Try to answer ALL the questions.
INSTRUCTIONS
Read each question carefully
Write your answers in the spaces provided
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Part One Here is a conversation between two friends, Tim and Amy. Write each verb in brackets in the correct tense. The first one has been done for you. Hi Amy! How are (be) you?
Fine thanks, Tim. What 1 _________________________ (you do) right now?
I’m just listening to some music on my MP3 player. Then, at five o’clock, Maria 2 ___________________ (come) to pick me up and we’re going to see a movie.
Can I ask you something?
Yes, go ahead. 11
What’s your zodiac sign?
It’s Leo, the lion. Why do you want to know?
Well, 12 I’ve just bought a wonderful book on astrology. It tells you all about the signs of the zodiac and the characteristics of each sign. It also tells you how each month of the year will be.
Gosh, it’s enormous!
I know, but 13 I’m not reading it all. I’ll just look up the information I want for my family and friends. 14 Do you want to hear about Leos?
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Part One (continued) Okay, but 15 don’t tell me anything bad!
Let me find the page… here we are. I’ll tell you the main points. Leos like to be the centre of attention. That’s true isn’t it? Look at what 3 ___________________________ (happen) in the office the other day when you 4 __________________________ (tell) jokes. Everyone was crowding round you to listen.
I suppose so. I’ve always loved making people laugh.
What else? Ah, Leos are generally kind-hearted. They 5 __________________________ (need) to be respected, and when they are they are extremely generous people.
Yes. I agree with that too. I 6 _________________________ (give) to animal charities since I was a little boy.
They also have an active social life but they do need a good night’s sleep.
Unfortunately, I 7 ________________________ (not have) much of a social life at the moment. I’m too busy working. Maybe that 8 _______________________ (change) when I work fewer hours.
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Part One (continued)
It says here that Leos are good at fixing things. Is that true?
I try to mend things that aren’t working, like my bicycle for example. I 9 ____________________ (just repair) the back tyre. Last week, I was late for work as it 10 _____________________ (have) a puncture.
I really think you are a typical Leo!
It’s good to know that I’m normal!
(10 marks)
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Part Two Tim is telling his friend about his conversation with Amy. Fill the gaps using the phrases in green from the conversation in Part One. The first one has been done for you.
‘I had an interesting conversation with Amy the other day. She asked if she could ask me something . I told her to go ahead and she asked me 11
_________________________________.I told her that I was a Leo and asked her
why she wanted to know. She replied that 12 ________________________________ a wonderful book about all the zodiac signs. It was the biggest book I’ve ever seen, but Amy said that 13 _____________________________________, she would just look up the information she wanted. Then she asked 14
____________________________________. I said okay but I told her
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____________________________________. It was quite an accurate description
of Leos – you should ask her if you can borrow it.’
(5 marks)
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Part Three Here are some extracts of a conversation between two friends. Write a suitable response in each numbered space. Example:
I’ve just won £1000 on the lottery! Congratulations!
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I need to post this letter. Would you post it for me?
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Be careful! Oh no, you’ve knocked my camera off the table!
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I need to learn more about computers.
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Let’s have an ice cream. What flavour would you like?
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I’m so worried about going to the dentist tomorrow.
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These shopping bags are so heavy!
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Please be careful with that, it’s very precious.
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I’ve ironed your shirt for you.
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Part Three (continued) 24.
I’m so glad it’s the weekend.
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Is that the new Duffy CD? Can I borrow it?
(10 marks)
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Part Four Rewrite these sentences so that the meaning is similar. Use the word(s) given. Example:
If he’s not careful, he’ll hurt himself. Unless he’s careful, he’ll hurt himself.
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Their house is much bigger than ours. Our house
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My ambition is to go to drama school and become a famous actor. If I
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The warm air is making me feel faint. The air
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My mother-in-law made those curtains. Those curtains
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If you can’t come with me, I’ll have to go by myself. Unless
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‘I’ve been waiting for three hours!’ said Janet. Janet complained
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The optician asked George if he could read the letters on the screen. ‘
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,’asked the optician.
My mobile phone has just been repaired. I’ve just
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This is milk chocolate. I much prefer plain chocolate. I wish
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I would go out on Saturday night but I don’t have enough money. If I
. (10 marks)
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Part Five Write a short review (about ½ a page) of a book or a film you have enjoyed recently, giving reasons for your choice.
(5 marks)
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Part Six Fill the gaps in this text with a suitable word or words. The first one has been done for you.
Stonehenge The most famous prehistoric stone monument in Europe is Stonehenge, 36 _________________ is situated 13 kilometres north 37
__________________ Salisbury in England.
Many people travel
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________________ see the
remains of the ancient stones which are unique because
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______________ their
architectural details. Recently, experts have suggested
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_______________ Stonehenge was used by
astronomers in prehistoric times to look Stonehenge is now so old and that people can only guess
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__________________ the stars, but
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________________ many repairs have been made
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_________________ it was once used for. It
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____________ certain, however, that the structure itself points towards the sunrise
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_______________ the longest day of the year.
(10 x ½ marks)
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Part Seven Complete the following sentences in the same way as the example using the word must or mustn’t, should or shouldn’t, could or couldn’t, would or wouldn’t or will or won’t. Example: I’m relying on your help. You won’t you ?
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will help
me,
(you/help)
Her hair looks very greasy. She __________________it, (she/wash)
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I can’t manage this by myself. You __________________me, (you /not help)
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If you let go of my hand I will fall. You ________________of my hand, (you/ let go)
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I’m going to fail my exams. I ____________________harder, (I/ work)
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You mustn’t be rude to the visitors. They ________________ it, (they/not like) (10 x ½ marks)
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Part Eight Choose ONE of the following and write your answer in the space provided. You may continue writing on the next page. Are mobile phones essential to modern life? OR Write a letter to a travel agent complaining about the holiday you have just had.
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Part Eight (continued)
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