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Question 1 of 5
1. Question
Read the texts and answer the questions. Type your answers in the spaces provided.
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CHARITY FUN RUN
Dear Supporter, I am writing to invite you to join us for our Annual Fun Run which will be held this year on Sunday 18th August. The run starts from the school grounds and participants are able to choose to take part in a 2, 5 or 10 kilometre run.
Last year we raised a total of $15,450 which was donated to the children’s hospital and this year we expect to raise $16,000. This year, we are raising money which will be used to develop the village recreational centre.
To confirm your registration, email funrunsuccess@edu.com or telephone 01784 5337841. As soon as you are registered you simply start collecting your sponsors and come along on the day!
Further instructions are found below, please read them carefully.
Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday 18th August,
D. Jackson
Fun Run Co-ordinator
Thanks in advance for your support!
Moorfields School Fun Run START TIMES
10 Kilometre Run – 8am
5 Kilometre Run – 8.30am
2 Kilometre Run – 9amROUTE MAPS
Details are available on our website www.moorfieldsschool.com and will also be available on the day from school reception. All routes will be signposted and there will be marshals stationed along the routes providing cold drinks for runners. If you feel ill or need assistance at any time during the run, please let one of the marshals know and they will be able to help you.WHAT TO WEAR
Shorts and tee-shirts should be fine; however, we recommend you bring a light raincoat in case of bad weather. Comfortable running shoes are a must! Please avoid wearing new trainers on the day to avoid foot problems.PARKING
The school car park behind C-block (the language department) will be open on the day. Drive in through the main gates then turn right. Westhill Leisure Centre (across the road from the school) will also allow runners to park their cars there on the day.WHAT HAPPENS AFTER THE RUN?
There will be a number of entertainers including face-painting and the school band. Food and drink stalls will be available. There will also be a prize-giving event for runners who finish 1st and 2nd in each of the runs and two cinema tickets are available for the best fancy dress if you are interested in running in a special costume!We expect the whole day to finish at around 4pm.
Section 1
Questions 1-7
Look at the information on the right about a charity fun run.
Answer the questions below using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER from the text for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 1-7 on your answer sheet.
1. How many different lengths of route are there?
2. Where was money raised in last year’s event given to?
3. How much money do the organisers expect to raise this year?
4. What refreshments will be available from the officials stationed along the route?
5. What do all runners have to wear on the day?
6. Where can participants leave their cars if they do not park at the school?
7. What prize can the runner wearing the best costume win?
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Question 2 of 5
2. Question
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Tour Details
Tour A. Learn more about Maori culture, food, dance, performing arts and the internationally famous Haka. The tour involves lectures on Maori traditions an etiquette; particularly customs for welcoming to and visiting a marae – the meeting house of Maori tribes. Experience an authentic cultural show in one of the country’s best-known Maori performance venues.
Tour B. Whether your motivation is to be eco-friendly or simply to enjoy the great outdoors and keep fit while on holiday, our cycling tours of NZ can cater to your needs. Coaches are on hand to transport the group from A to B where distances are far and discounts on wine tours and quad bike tours are also available.
Tour C. Ornithologists unite for this spectacular trip which focuses on the wide variety of species that share our home. Visit the nesting areas of our native birds and the north island gannet colony of Muriwai. Guest lecturers will also give an insight into the now extinct species – the Great Moa – the largest bird ever known to have lived on our shores.
Tour D. This tour is a must for appreciators of the outdoors and lovers of what is known in New Zealand as ‘tramping’. Ideal for those who prefer to make their own way, not reliant on transport! See some of the most beautiful countryside Aotearoa (Maori for New Zealand) has to offer. A reasonable fitness level is required though no steep paths or climbing is involved.
Tour E. An education programme which focuses on lectures and field trips based on the natural world. Visit the Auckland museum to see the informative display of animals and plants of New Zealand. Guest speakers include professors and researchers from our most prominent universities.
Tour F. Where two oceans meet; experience the beauty of nature, the expanse of the land and endless beaches and coastline. Often described as the ‘winterless north’ due to the mild climate, we offer a variety of trips year round.
Tour G. The centre of the north island offers many opportunities to experience naturally occurring thermal phenomenon such as the hot pools, mud pools, and geysers in national parks alive with sub-terranean activity. The tour is three days in duration and accommodation in Rotorua is provided for our clients.
Tour H. Travelling by luxury, air-conditioned tour bus, we partake in some of the best food and beverages New Zealand has to offer. Visit 5 of the country’s largest exporting vineyards and take advantage of the discount pricing available to our clients.
Tour I. We take you to spots inaccessible to regular vehicles. Small group sizes. Plenty of off road travel but made as comfortable as possible in our custom made jeeps. Optional walking tours each day or just relaxation if preferred at our breath-taking picnic stops. N.B. We will soon also be offering excursions in the northern tip of the North island.
Questions 8-14
The list of tour options for holiday-makers on the following page has nine tour descriptions A-I.
Choose the correct title for each tour from the list of tour names below.
Write the correct number I-XI in boxes 8-14 on your answer sheet.
Names of tours
- Wine Lovers Explore
- Hiking in NZ
- 4-wheel drive South Island Extravaganza
- The Traditional Culture of Rotorua
- Aotearoa on two-wheels
- An introduction to New Zealand Birdlife
- The History of the Moa
- Flora and Fauna Education tour
- Thermal Wonderland tour
- Northern Exposure
- Come Scale the Peaks!
EXAMPLE Tour A Answer: IV 8 Tour B
9 Tour C
10 Tour D
11 Tour E
EXAMPLE Tour F Answer: X 12 Tour G
13 Tour H
14 Tour I
- Wine Lovers Explore
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Question 3 of 5
3. Question
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CHILDCARE SOLUTIONS
NANNYING POSITIONS WORLDWIDE
Are you a qualified nanny and have at least 1 year’s post-qualification experience looking after children?
We can help you find a suitable employment position in one of 16 destination countries.
No registration fee applies for job applicants.
What do our services include?
- An online ‘matching service’ which allows you to post your CV and we will contact you if any families are interested in offering you a position.
- We conduct interviews on behalf of our clients at one of our 4 offices in the U.K.
- Arrangement of a return flight, the cost of which will be covered by your employer.
- Many positions also include medical insurance for the length of your contract.
- Arrangement of full employment contracts between you and your new employer prior to leaving the UK.
- A visa assistance service is available for countries where visas are required (additional costs apply)
You are also entitled to:
- On-going support throughout your contract in the unlikely event of experiencing difficulties
- Access to our ‘Nannies Abroad’ online network and discussion forum.
- Access to an agency staff member via our 24-hour emergency contact facility.
Call us for more information on 1800 222 649
About us
Childcare Solutions was established in 1985 by three qualified nannies who returned to the UK after 5 year’s working overseas. We understand that the opportunity to work abroad appeals to many; however, due to language barriers and safety concerns we realise that many experienced professionals are dissuaded from going ahead with their dream.
Through our established partnerships with sister organisations in 16 countries worldwide, we are able to match child care professionals with appropriate families across the globe.
We have different sized families and different lengths of contract available, so contact us today and let us know what type of work, in which location you are looking for.
Additional requirements to register with Childcare Solutions.
You must:
Be 18 years of age or older
Be able to provide evidence of a clear criminal record in the UK and any other country you have resided in for more than 6 months.
Provide 2 references (at least one from a former position)*
*Where pre-written references are provided we will contact your referees personally to reconfirm.Provide evidence of qualifications
Be enthusiastic, reliable, flexible and hard-working!
So call us today and let us assist you in fulfilling your career goals overseas.
Section 2
Questions 15-27
Read the advertisement and answer Questions 15-20
Questions 15-20
Do the following statements agree with the information given in the advertisement?
In boxes 15-20 on your answer sheet write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
15. Applicants are required to attend an interview with the family interested in offering a work position.
16. Childcare Solutions pays for flights for nannies placed in positions overseas.
17. Costs of visas vary depending on destination.
18. The organisation was set up by experienced childcare workers.
19. Nannies are employed for a minimum of 6 months.
20. The organisation requires recommendations from two previous employers.
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Question 4 of 5
4. Question
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Language Express Student Prospectus
A: Language Express provides students with access to a state-of-the-art computer laboratory, extensive library, comfortable and tranquil private study area and Language Support Tutors in the Learning Support Centre. Should you be experiencing any difficulties with your course, make an appointment with a tutor and they will be able to offer you one-to-one advice and help you plan a study schedule and access resources to assist you in meeting your learning goals.
B: Members are elected by their peers at the beginning of each academic year. They are on hand to communicate between the student body and academic and management staff of the school. Their role is to keep us informed of any requests or complaints from our students that may not be raised on an individual level. Members often also recommend social activities and are active in ensuring that everyone also enjoys their recreation time.
C: As far as we are aware, we are the only institution in our city that has such extensive links with industry. We are able to place our students in work experience positions during semester breaks which provide you with an opportunity to gain valuable work experience which will differentiate you from other applicants and help you to secure the employment position you deserve.
D: Language Express was established in 1990 and cooperates with 10 other prestigious education institutions in various countries. Graduates from our business programmes are able to cross-credit their courses into a number of nominated courses on offer at our sister institutions. Our goal is to provide quality education to our students and to assist them in achieving their goals.
E: Students of any level can join our classes; we offer instruction from beginner to advanced level. During Orientation, one of the first priorities is to arrange a test for our students so that we know which class is most suitable for them. Our weekly tests will allow you to measure your progress for yourself. Many of our students go on to enroll in one of our professional qualification courses; but whatever your interest or goals we can help you fulfil your potential.
F: Several courses are assessed purely via assignments and presentations; however, should your course involve a final test, they are held two weeks after lectures finish – this means you have a two week period in which to prepare and revise. Graduation ceremonies are held twice a year; the largest being in April and smaller ceremony in November for students who successfully finish at the end of Semester 2.
G: Semester start dates for business courses vary slightly from year to year (dates for this year and the following year are found on our website). There are three semesters each year (though students may decide to study for only two terms and take a summer school holiday). The language school intake is more flexible and students are able to begin their course on any Monday apart from in December when the institution closes for a three week holiday.
Questions 21-27
Each of the short paragraphs in the reading text gives information about an education institution called Language Express.
Choose which of the paragraphs contain information about the points below.
Write the correct number I-XII in boxes 21-27 on your answer sheet.
- About Language Express
- Entry Requirements for Language Students
- Entry Requirements for Business Students
- Course Commencement
- Orientation for New Students
- Unique Opportunities
- International Links
- Additional Academic Support
- The Facilities
- Examinations and Graduation
- Social Activities
- The Student Council
21. Paragraph A:
22. Paragraph B:
23. Paragraph C:
24. Paragraph D:
25. Paragraph E:
26. Paragraph F:
27. Paragraph G:
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Question 5 of 5
5. Question
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Reading Passage 3
Ford – driving innovation
A: In 1913 an American industrialist named Henry Ford employed an innovative system in his factory that changed the nature of American industry forever – the production line. Instead of a group of workers constructing a complete product, Ford’s production-line techniques relied on machine parts being moved around the factory on a conveyor belt, passing each employee who had a single task to perform before the component moved down the line. This saved time in that employees were not required to move around, collect materials or change tools; they simply stood in one place and repeated the same procedure over and over again until the end of their shift. In this way, Ford was able to mass produce the now famous Model-T car for only 10% of traditional labour costs.
B: Working on a production line was monotonous work, undoubtedly, but it was not in the production line alone that Ford was something of a pioneer. In 1913 the average hourly rate for unskilled labour was under $2.50 and for such low wages and repetitive work, the labour turnover in Ford’s factory was high, with many employees lasting less than a month. In order to combat this problem, he took a step that was condemned by other industrialists of the time, fearful that they would lose their own workforce – he raised wages to $5 an hour. The benefits were twofold. Not only did Ford now have a stable and eager workforce, he also had potential customers. It was his intention ‘to build a motorcar for the great multitude’, and the Model-T car was one of the cheapest cars on the market at the time. At $5 an hour, many of his employees now found themselves in a position to feasibly afford a car of their own. Ford’s production practices meant that production time was reduced from 14 hours to a mere 93 minutes. In 1914 company profits were $30 million, yet just two years later this figure had doubled. Until 1927 when the last Model-T rolled off the production line, the company produced and sold about 15 million cars.
C: Although Ford was without doubt successful, times changed and the company began losing its edge. One problem came from the labour force. Ford was a demanding employer who insisted that the majority of his staff remained on their feet during their shift. One error meant that the whole production line was often kept waiting, and Ford felt that workers were more attentive standing than sitting. Yet the 1930s saw some radical changes in the relationships between employer and employee, as an increasing number of industries were forming Labour Unions. Ford flatly refused to get involved, employing spies in the workplace to sabotage any plans for a union within his factories. Eventually a strike in the early 1940s forced Ford to deal with unions. Another example of Ford being unable to adapt came from his unwillingness to branch out. Ford’s competitors began operating the same systems and practices, but also introduced the variety Ford was lacking. The Model-T had remained essentially the same, even down to the colour, and by the time he realised his error, he had already lost his pre-eminence in the industry. Subsequent involvement in aeroplane manufacturing, politics and publishing was a failure. Leaving the company to his grandson in 1945, he died two years later leaving an inheritance estimated at $700 million.
D: Yet the legacy of Fordism lives on. The development of mass production transformed the organisation of work in a number of important ways. Tasks were minutely subdivided and performed by unskilled workers, or at least semiskilled workers, since much of the skill was built into the machine. Second, manufacturing concerns grew to such a size that a large hierarchy of supervisors and managers became necessary. Third, the increasing complexity of operations required employment of a large management staff of accountants, engineers, chemists, and, later, social psychologists, in addition to a large distribution and sales force. Mass production also heightened the trend towards an international division of labour. The huge new factories often needed raw materials from abroad, while saturation of national markets led to a search for customers overseas. Thus, some countries became exporters of raw materials and importers of finished goods, while others did the reverse.
E: In the 1970s and ’80s some countries, particularly in Asia and South America, that had hitherto been largely agricultural and that had imported manufactured goods, began industrialising. The skills needed by workers on assembly-line tasks required little training, and standards of living in these developing countries were so low that wages could be kept below those of the already industrialised nations. Many large manufacturers in the United States and elsewhere therefore began ‘outsourcing’ – that is, having parts made or whole products assembled in developing nations. Consequently, those countries are rapidly becoming integrated into the world economic community.
Reading Passage 3
You should spend about 20 minutes on Questions 28 – 40 which are based on Reading Passage 3.
Questions 28 -32
Choose the most suitable headings for Paragraphs A-E from the list below. Use each heading once only.
List of headings
- Effect on modern industry
- New payment procedures
- Labour problems
- The Model-T
- Creating a market
- Revolutionary production techniques
- The Ford family today
- Impact on the global economy
- Overseas competition
28. Paragraph A
29. Paragraph B
30. Paragraph C
31. Paragraph D
32. Paragraph E
Questions 33 -37
Answer the following questions using NO MORE THAN TWO WORDS.
33. What was used to move parts around the factory under Ford’s production techniques?
34. What did Ford reduce by 90% compared with more traditional methods of the time?
35. When was the last Model-T Ford produced?
36. What did Ford unsuccessfully oppose the organisation of?
37. What is the name given to the principles of mass production and associated practices?
Questions 38 – 40
Complete the following summary using NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS FROM THE TEXT.
One of the long-term effects of Ford’s business practices was that many developing countries became industrialised as a result of (38) . For those working in the factory, the skills for (39) were easily acquired and (40) was minimal.
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