PART 1

The Microscope
An important invention in the development of science and medicine was the microscope. It
was (1) ...  the principle that light could be “(2) ... ” or bent, by a glass lens. It was soon
discovered that tiny objects could be magnified (3) ...  size when viewed through a glass lens that
had been ground and polished in a specific (4) ... . Although the principle was known to the
Chinese as early as 1000 A.D, it was not until the 13th and 14th centuries in Europe (5) ...  it was
put to practical use in the form of eyeglasses. In Europe the first microscope was invented by
brothers Zacharias and Hans Janssen, two Dutch eyeglass-makers, around 1590. They built a
“compound” microscope, so called because of its two lenses. The most significant development
and use of the microscope during this period, however, belongs to another Dutch optician,
Antonie van Leeuwenhoek (1632-1723). Born in Delft, Holland, he became skilled at (6) ...  very
sharp and accurate magnifying lenses. Some of his single-lens microscopes were able to magnify
up the three hundred times (7) ...  size, and around 1660 he began serious study using these
instruments. He was the first to discover bacteria and other microscopic organisms, calling these
tiny creatures “animalcules”. (8) ...  to this discovery, very small creatures such as fleas and
maggots were thought to “spontaneously generate” from a single source, such as rotting meat in
the case of maggots.

1. A based upon B based by C based in D based at

  2. A refracted B retracted C retorted D retraced

  3. A by B on C in D with

  4. A procedure B manner C fashion D character

  5. A when B than C then D that

  6. A granting B grinding C scraping D rubbing

  7. A present B substantial C actual D current

  8. A According BDue C Owing D Prior

PART 2

The Wondrous World of Coffee

A cup of coffee, like any (1) ... experience, can be enriched by selection and consciousness. "No
beans about it," the best coffee decisions (2) ... the ones most pleasant to one's own palate - the
selection of one's coffee is a matter of personal preference. Choosing coffee beans can also be a
perplexing experience, (3) ... there is a huge range of coffee types and beans blends from all
around the world. The final flavour and quality involves many complex factors, beginning with
the coffee seed, the beans' botanics, a wide variety of soil and climate conditions, cultivation
altitudes, and the care (4) ... in harvesting the beans. Raw green coffee beans are then
subjected (5) ... many influencing factors, including various processing, production, roasting,
blending and brewing methods. On a global note, (6) ... many species and varieties of coffee
trees from different areas of the world also offer their own distinctive flavours. There are more
than forty-five coffee-exporting countries - all of (7) ... use different classification systems - that
supply the world with coffee beans, in sizes ranging over sixty known species of coffee plants.
No wonder coffee can involve a puzzling java jargon! Fortunately, the world's coffee
nomenclature, from mountain to market, can be classified (8) ... simple categories. This briefly
outlines the basics of bean botanics, coffee cultivation and processing, and global classifications
used by the coffee trade and coffee-producing countries.

Carnivorous Plants
Most carnivorous plants stand alone in the plant world not only in their unique
method of (1) ... nutrition, but in the extraordinary degree to which the leaves
have become changed from our idea of a typical leaf-blade to meet this end.
Some have evolved into pitcher forms, often (2) ... of strange flowers, while
others have developed the power of movement, reminding one in their actions
of steel traps, mouse traps, or even sea anemones. The (3) ... to bizarre
appearance of most is curious enough, but the varied and often (4) ... artful
methods employed in the (5) ... of the prey, frequently combined with added
(6) ... of technique which may be peculiar to a species, cannot fail to fascinate.
Carnivorous plants occur both amongst the flowering plants and in the Fungi.
While some reference will be made to the principle trap types of the latter, they
remain a subject in themselves, and it will be the former which concerns us
here. On these, a number of works have already been published in English,
mainly in the United States. While the (7) ... of these have been brief works
of a popular kind there have been some (8) ... exceptions. Quite apart from
the interest provided by their traps, it should be not forgotten that they are

attractive plants in themselves; some are indeed beautiful.

1.SUPPLEMENT 2.REMINISCE 3.USUAL 4.ASTONISH 5. SEDUCE 6.REFINE
7.MAJOR 8.NOTE

PART 4

1) The service at the hotel wasn't as good as I expected.

COME

The service at the hotel………………………..my expectations.

2) She has taken it upon herself to take care of her mother.

COMMITTED

She has………………………..care of her mother.

3) Were Ann not so beautiful a girl, John wouldn't be marrying her.

BEAUTY

But……………………….., John wouldn't be marrying her.

4) I was surprised to find out that Martin hadn't married Jane.

SURPRISE

It………………………..me that Martin hadn't married Jane.

5) The deaths of almost sixty people were caused by the tornado.

RESULTED

The tornado………………………..almost sixty people.

 6) " I wish I'd had the chance to visit Dublin", Peter said.

NOT

Peter regretted………………………..the chance to visit Dublin.

TEST 1
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
ENQUIRY ABOUT BOOKCASES
Example                                                   Answer
Number of bookcases available:            ...two...
Both bookcases
Width: 1……………….(cm)
Made of: 2……………….
First bookcase
Cost: 3……………….pounds
Colour: 4……………….
Number of shelves: six (four are 5……………….)
Second bookcase
Colour: dark brown
- almost 80 years old
Other features - has a 6……………….at the bottom
- has glass 7……………….
Cost: 8……………….pounds
Details of seller 
Name:   Mrs 9……………….
Address:  41 Oak Rise. Stanton.

Question 10
Choose the correct letter  A. B or C.
10
Which map shows the correct location of the seller’s house?

Questions 11-13
In Section 2 you will hear one main speaker giving information about a public event or about
something that the listeners may be involved in or take part in.
                                                                 ----------------------------------------
Complete the summary below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer. 
Charity Art Sale
The paintings will be displayed in the Star Gallery and in a nearby 11……………….
The sale of pictures will begin at 12………………. (pm) on Thursday, and there will be
refreshments beforehand.
The money raised will all be used to help 13……………….children in New Zealand and other
countries.
Complete the table below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.
Artist Personal information Type of painting
•   daughter is recovering from a
Don • pictures of the 14……………….of
problem with her back
Studley New Zealand
•   self-taught artist
•    originally from Taiwan
James •   16……………….paintings
♦    had a number
Chang •   strong colours
of 15……………….there
•   has shown pictures in many
Natalie countries •   soft colours, various media
Stevens •   is an artist and a •   mainly does 18……………….
website 17……………….
•   paintings are based
•   lived in New Zealand
Christine on 20……………….
for 19……………….
Shin •   watercolours of New Zealand
•   Korean
landscapes
Questions 21-25
What instructions were the students given about their project?
Write the correct letter A. B or C  next to Questions 21-25.
21……………….Choose a writer from a list provided.                           
22 ……………….Get biographical information from the Internet
23……………….Study a collection of poems.                                      
24……………….Make a one-hour video.
25……………….Refer to key facts in the writer’s life.
A they must do this
B they can do this if they want to
C they can't do this
Questions 26-30
Complete the notes below.
Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS for each answer.
Other requirements for the project
   extract chosen from the author's work must reflect the 26……………….of the author.
   students must find sound effects and 27……………….to match the texts they choose.
   students must use a 28……………….of computer software programs to make the video.
   students must include information about the 29……………….of all material
Criteria for assessment
   completion of all components - 25%
   30………………. (must represent essence of author's work) - 50% artistic and technical design
of video - 25%
Questions 31-33
Choose the correct answer A. B or C
 Questions 31-33
Choose the correct answer A. B or C
 
31
’Extremophiles' are life forms that can live in
A isolated areas. B hostile conditions. C new habitats.
32
The researchers think that some of the organisms they found in Antarctica are
A new species. B ancient colonies. C types of insects.
33
 The researchers were the first people to find life forms in Antarctica
A in the soil. B under the rock surface. C on the rocks
Questions 34-40
Complete the sentences below.
Write ONE WORD for each answer.
How the extremophiles survive
     Access to the sun's heat can create a 34……………….for some organisms. The deeper the
soil, the higher the 35……………….of salt. Salt can protect organisms against the effects
of 36……………….even at very low temperatures.      
     All living things must have access to 37……………….water. Salt plays a part in the process
of 38……………….which prevents freezing. The environment of 39……………….is similar to
the dry valleys of Antarctica. This research may provide evidence of the existence of
extraterrestrial life forms and their possible 40……………….on other planets.