Part 1
Questions 1-6
Do the following statements agree with the views of the writer?
Write:
| YES | if the statement agrees with the claims of the writer |
| NO | if the statement contradicts the claims of the writer |
| NOT GIVEN | if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about this |
1. Not only are supermarkets getting bigger, there are more of them than ever.
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2. People have less money now, so they try to buy cheaper goods via the Internet.
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3. People shop because they have to, but aso because it is fun.
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4.The younger generation may feel unwelcome in certain towns.
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5. Although most towns have the same shops, there are many features that make them unique.
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6. Although a large number of stores are closing, the number of shops that offer services is increasing.
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Questions 7-10
Look at the following features (7-10) and the list of groups below. Match each item with the correct group (A-D).
NB You may use any letter more than once.
7. there are fewer of them 7
8. competition is increasing 8
9. business is getting better 9
10. are often located outside of the city centre 10
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This is true for: A independent shops that sell goods B supermarkets C both supermarkets and independent shops D private security firms |
Questions 11-14
Choose the appropriate letters a-d to finish sentences 11-14.
Part 2
Questions 15-18
Choose one of the endings (i-viii) from the List of Endings to complete each sentence below. The information in the completed sentences should accurately reflect what is said in the text.
NB There are more endings (i-viii) than sentence beginnings, so you will not need to use them all. You may use each ending once only.
15 London 15
16 London traffic 16
17 The London Cycle hire scheme 17
18 The London underground 18
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List of endings |
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has influenced others. |
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ii. |
has twenty millions foreign visitors a year. |
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iii. |
is not an original idea. |
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is a place where travellers can feel safe. |
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is not organized as well as it is elsewhere. |
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is slow. |
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has had to try and solve traffic problems. |
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causes pollution. |
Questions 19-23
Reading passage 2 has five sections, A-E.
Choose the most suitable headings for sections A-E from the list of headings below. Write the appropriate numbers (i-ix) next to the sections.
NB There are more headings than sections, so you will not use them all.
| List of headings | |
| i. | Current and past actions |
| ii. | Congestion and pollution |
| iii. | Problems on the roads |
| iv. | The best city in the world |
| v. | A centre of activity |
| vi. | The many benefits of cycling |
| vii. | Cycling in European cities |
| viii. | A new initiative |
| ix. | Rail systems |
19. Section A 19
20. Section B 20
21. Section C 21
22. Section D 22
23. Section E 23
Questions 24-27
Complete the summary below, each time with ONE WORD from Reading passage 2.
| The Barclays London Cycle Hire Scheme was started in 2010 in the hope of providing a (24) 24 for the existing transport issues. The money that was necessary to have a scheme like this was sourced from (25) 25 and allowed London to have 5,000 bikes initially, but there are likely to be (26) 26 to the scheme. The bikes have a tracking (27) 27 are properly equipped and regularly maintained. |
Part 3
Questions 28-33
Use NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the passage to complete each blank in the diagram below.
| (28) 28 | (29) 29 | (30) 30 | (31) 31 |
| (32) 32 | (33) 33 |
Questions 34-36
Reading passage 3 has six paragraphs A-F. Which paragraphs state the following information? Write the appropriate letters A-F next to numbers 34-36.
NB There are more paragraphs than summaries, so you will not use them all.
34. It is recommendable to take action without delay.
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35. Suitable exercise is more long term.
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36. Get fitter wherever you are
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Questions 37-38
Using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS from the text for each, answer the following questions.
37. What kind of activity do people who would rather exercise alone prefer?
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38. Who can provide information about organized sports or fitness activities with others?
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Questions 39-40
Do the following statements agree with the information in the passage? Write:
| TRUE | if the text confirms the statement |
| FALSE | if the text contradicts of the statement |
| NOT GIVEN | if it is impossible to know from the text |
39. It is important to try and exercise for six weeks without giving up.
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40. Having a cup of tea is part of a healthy lifestyle.
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