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Κέντρο: 23310 73777 e-mail: [email protected] www.supercourse.gr All rights reserved; no part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior written permission of the publisher. 2 contents Practice Tests page Practice Test 1 5 Practice Test 2 17 Practice Test 3 29 Practice Test 4 41 Practice Test 5 53 Practice Test 6 65 Speaking Tests Breakdown Marking Criteria Speaking Test 1 Families & Relationships Speaking Test 2 Tourism & Travelling Speaking Test 3 Computers & Technology Speaking Test 4 Film & Television Speaking Test 5 School & Education Speaking Test 6 Shopping & Advertising Speaking Test 7 Health & Fitness Speaking Test 8 Hobbies & Pastimes page 77 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Glossary 87 Transcripts 89 3 4 ESB English Speaking Board B2 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes Practice Test 1 Contents of this Paper Section Number of Questions Listening Part One Part Two Section A Part Two Section B 10 5 5 Reading Part One Part Two 10 5 Use of English Part One Part Two Part Three Part Four Part Five 10 10 10 5 5 Weighting for Section Writing 20% 20% 20% 20% The remaining 20% is for your speaking test. Total time allowed: 2 hours and 30 minutes. You should attempt all sections of this paper. The use of dictionaries, notes or any electronic device is not permitted in this examination. Answers for the Listening, Reading and Use of English are to be put onto the OPTICAL MARK FORM. USE THE WRITING ANSWER BOOKLET for your answer to the Writing Section. This question paper WILL NOT BE MARKED. DO NOT OPEN THE EXAMINATION PAPER UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO. 5 Listening PART 1 Listen to a conversation between three people who are planning a seminar. For questions 1 – 10, decide if the statements are True (T) or False (F). You will hear the recording TWICE. You have one minute to read the questions for Part One. Planning A Seminar T P P P P P P P P P P 1. The seminar will take place in about a month’s time. 2. Linda has got prices from three hotels. 3. The Roger Hotel’s conference room is more expensive than the Imperial’s. 4. At the Roger Hotel, seminars take place by the swimming pool. 5. Sandra has attended a seminar at the Roger Hotel before. 6. John thinks that the Roger Hotel will be more suitable. 7. David Harris’s e-mail said that there would be fewer people at the seminar. 8. The conference room at the Roger Hotel can seat 100 people. 9. Sandra tells Linda to make all the necessary arrangements. 10. Sandra is going to inform David Harris about their plans. Listening PART 2 Listen to a radio programme. You will hear a woman talking about her company. For questions 11 – 15, choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE. You have one minute to read the questions for Section A. The Party Shop 11. Lisa McDonald A. gives advice to people with party shops. B. organizes parties for both adults and children. C. would like her business to be successful in five years. 12. At a Disney party, children can A. dress up as a Disney character. B. watch a well-known Disney film. C. choose from a variety of Disney gifts. 6 F - Section A 13. The party on the plane A. was spoiled because of the weather. B. had 20 guests. C. took four hours to prepare. 14. The wedding anniversary celebration A. will take place indoors. B. has been arranged for Lisa’s family and friends. C. has a colour as its theme. 15. The interviewer describes Lisa’s company as A. out of the ordinary. B. uninteresting. C. attractive. Listening PART 2 - Section B Listen to a special report on a news programme and answer the questions. For questions 16 – 20, choose the correct answer A, B or C. You will hear the recording TWICE. You have one minute to read the questions for Section B. A Special Report 16. In this special report, Laura says A. the hotel where she was staying was unaffected. B. there have been worse tornados in the past. C. all the residents of the town were able to get somewhere safe. 17. Tornadoes A. usually strike without warning. B. don’t last for more than an hour. C. move very fast. 18. Today’s Tornado A. lasted for at least ten minutes. B. had a wind speed of about 170 kilometres an hour. C. was not as destructive as originally thought. 19. One of the families in the report A. was travelling in a bus when the tornado struck. B. lost their car on the motorway. C. all died in the tornado. 20. Tornado Watch A. informs people that a tornado is coming. B. is the name of a local radio station. C. did not have enough time to warn everybody. 7 Reading PART 1 You are going to read a passage about kites For questions 21 – 24, match the headings below (A – G) with the appropriate paragraph. The first heading has been done as an example. There are TWO headings which you do not need. Kites Example: G. The Origin of Kites. Kites were probably invented some 3,000 years ago, but there is not much proof of this because the earliest kites were made of materials that do not last and, therefore, an ancient kite has never been found. All evidence of the long history of kites comes either from stories or traditions that have been passed down through generations, or from 25 drawings and paintings that have been found. However, in all likelihood, kites originated in China or Malaysia because there are written documents showing this. 21. 26 C. Some Ancient Uses for Kites China was an ideal place for the invention of the kite. This is because the materials that were used to make the first kites were probably bamboo and silk and in the ancient world of China, these materials were in abundance. At that time they were not only toys. They were used in wars to lift fireworks into the air and hopefully scare away the enemy. Some kites were even used to frighten off birds that were eating crops. Often, when a baby was born, a kite was released into the sky. This was to ensure that any bad luck that the baby was born with would fly away forever. 22. F. From Kites to Flying Machines Kites were probably first brought to Europe in the 13th Century by Marco Polo. This great explorer was fascinated by kites and wrote about them in a lot of detail, saying how they were made and what was used to make them. In 1883, E.D. Archibald, a meteorologist first measured the speed of the wind using a kite and this was probably one of the first weather forecasts. More importantly, in 1903, the Wright Brothers flew their first plane which they had 28 designed themselves. They owed their success to the fact that they had experimented with kites and gliders. This opened the door to the modern aeroplane. For questions 25 – 30, decide which is the correct answer A, B, C or D. A. Homemade Kites Are Better B. Centuries of Celebration C. Some Ancient Uses for Kites D. Written Documentation Does Not Exist E. A Kite Flying Holiday in Europe F. From Kites to Flying Machines G. The Origin of Kites 8 (Example) 25. How do we know that kites were probably invented around 3,000 years ago? A. The materials used for making kites at that time did not last. B. There are many ancient kites in museums. C. Traditional stories and drawings of kites go back to that time. D. Written documents prove this. 26. China was the ideal place to invent the kite because A. there were plenty of the right materials available. B. the Chinese liked fireworks. C. there were many wars in the region. D. the Chinese had many uses for them. 23. B. Centuries of Celebration Nowadays, there are kite flying festivals and kite flying competitions all over the world. Also, today’s kites are much more sophisticated than they used to be and there is a lot of skill involved in flying them. The largest and probably most famous kite festival takes place every year in India on the 14th of January. This particular festival has been 29 going on for hundreds of years and it’s possible to see up to 100,000 kites in the air at the same time. In most countries around the world, there are certain days of the year when kites can be seen flying and it is fun for both young and old. 24. E. A Kite Flying Holiday in Europe On the first Monday of Lent, which is part of the Orthodox Easter celebrations, kites are flown in Greece. This kite flying day is very traditional and is still enjoyed by all the family. Today, it’s easy to buy a kite, but most kites used to be made two or three days before the holiday from thin strips of lightweight wood, paper and a long tail. Kite making was something that the Greeks were very good at. Nowadays, they are usually bought from shops or sold in the streets, but the excitement of flying a kite and being out on a family occasion has not lessened over the years. It is something that everyone looks forward to, whether they are adults or children. Watching your kite catch the wind and go soaring up into the sky is something that will never be boring. 27. The word or phrase closest in meaning to hopefully in paragraph 2 is A. luckily. B. by any chance. C. by accident. D. with any luck. 28. The Wright Brothers A. used kites to measure wind speeds. B. designed the first glider. C. carried out experiments with kites. D. discovered how kites were made. 29. Kite flying festivals are A. more sophisticated than they were before. B. fairly recent events. C. popular in many countries. D. very similar to kite flying competitions. 30. Looks forward to in paragraph 5 can best be replaced in the text by A. is obliged to do. B. eagerly anticipates. C. is used to doing. D. fortunately expects. 9 Reading You are going to read an article about Harry Houdini. For questions 31 – 35, decide which is the correct answer A, B, C or D. Harry Houdini It is said that Harry Houdini was the world’s greatest magician and escapologist. He was born on the 24th March, 1894 and his real name was Ehrich Weiss. He lived most of his life in America, but was born in Hungary. He became fascinated with magic when he was a boy. He saw a travelling magician who happened to pass through the town where he was living at that time and was hooked.. In no time at all, Houdini became interested in magic tricks and deceiving people. When he was 13, his family moved to New York. He entertained his new classmates by doing magic tricks. When he wasn’t doing magic tricks, he excelled in sports, especially swimming, boxing 31 and running, which developed his body. This prepared him for all the athletic skills that he would need to do all the amazing and dangerous tricks that he would later devise. In the beginning, he worked with a good friend called Jacob Hyman. They set up a travelling show and called themselves ‘The Brothers Houdini’. Their first tricks were mostly card tricks and nothing they did was particularly remarkable. Martin Beck, a rich businessman, saw their show and offered Houdini a chance to perform in the Vaudeville Theatres that were situated all over America. At this time, Houdini’s favourite trick 10 PART 2 was being able to escape from a pair of handcuffs. He challenged the audience to give him handcuffs that could not be opened, but Houdini escaped from all of them. This was called The Challenge Act and the audience had never seen something like this before. They loved it and the theatres were full every night. Then he introduced 33 stunt tricks into the show, which involved danger and he soon became famous as the man who could escape from anything. Houdini realised that the audiences preferred his dangerous stunt tricks to anything else. Houdini’s act was so successful that he went to Europe where he thrilled audiences with his dangerous stunts and escape routines. On a visit to Nova Scotia in 1896, he visited a psychiatric hospital and saw his first straitjacket. A straitjacket is used in psychiatric hospitals to control patients who may harm themselves or other people. When it is worn, the arms are crossed and tied at the back so that the wearer is unable to move their arms. This was never a problem for Houdini who could escape from a straitjacket while hanging upside down, with his hands in 34 handcuffs inside the jacket. In another trick, he was tied up with chains, locked into a large box and then the box was lowered into New York harbour. Houdini appeared swimming in the water some 59 seconds later, well and smiling. Houdini also wrote books and starred in adventure films, 35 becoming famous all over the world. He had extraordinary strength and he was very clever. He died on the 31st October 1926, not because one of his stunts went wrong, but from an ordinary and common illness. He was only 52 years old. 31. Harry Houdini A. used his real name on stage. B. was born in America. C. was an outstanding athlete. D. deceived a travelling magician when he was a boy. 32. The word closest in meaning to hooked in paragraph 1 is A. involved. B. popular. C. tricked. D. addicted. 33. Houdini was successful in the Vaudeville Theatres because A. his act was innovative and exciting. B. Martin Beck had promoted his show. C. they were located all over America. D. the audiences were keen on his card tricks. 34. While wearing a straitjacket, Houdini was A. locked a large box. B. unable to move his arms. C. tied up with chains. D. handcuffed. 35. Houdini A. was only famous in America. B. died because he had made a mistake. C. was also an author and an actor. D. lived an ordinary life. 11 Use of English PART 1 For questions 36 – 45, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct answer A, B, C or D. 36. If Mike doesn’t get down to work soon, he too far behind. A. was going to get C. has got B. will get D. is getting 37. Ted has been behaving quite strangely he met Kay. A. from when C. ever since B. before D. by the time 38. Leanne fell into a deep depression she had lost her job. A. so soon C. afterwards B. after D. and then 39. The meeting has had due to the strike. A. cancelled C. cancelling B. to be cancelled D. been cancelled 40. Children need encouragement their talents. A. at developing C. developing B. so to develop D. to develop 41. The boy something wrong, otherwise he wouldn’t have been punished. A. must have done C. can’t have done B. may be doing D. shouldn’t don 42. They were very disappointed with the film. It was A. hardly any C. not as B. a little D. much less 43. Arthur has just bought a car. A. sports black Japanese C. black Japanese sports B. Japanese black sports D. black sports Japanese 44. The plane ticket was so we decided to travel by train. A. such expensive C. enough expensive B. much expensive D. too expensive 45. The church seems 12 interesting than the critics had said. . Are you sure we came to the right one? A. there is empty C. that is empty B. to be empty D. it is empty Use of English PART 2 For questions 46 – 55, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct answer A, B, C or D. 46. Our holiday in Spain was the most holiday we had ever had. A. enjoyable απολαυστικός, διασκεδαστικός C. funny αστείος B. great σπουδαίος, σημαντικός, υπέροχος D. happy χαρούμενος, ευτυχισμένος 47. He was a(n) Englishman, very polite and gentle. A. usual συνηθισμένος C. typical χαρακτηριστικός, τυπικός B. ordinary κανονικός, συνηθισμένος D. common κοινός, συνηθισμένος, δημόσιος 48. He has had a rather operation. It will take him some time to recover. A. exaggerated υπερβολικός, μεγαλοποιημένος C. anxious ανήσυχος, αγχώδης B. nervous νευρικός, ευέξαπτος, εκνευρισμένος D. painful επώδυνος, οδυνηρός 49. Arthur liked Elaine a lot, but he was too to ask her out on a date. A. risky ριψοκίνδυνος, παράτολμος C. jealous ζηλιάρης B. shameful αισχρός, πρόστυχος D. shy ντροπαλός 50. Their business hasn’t been for the past three years and they are thinking of selling it. A. profitable επικερδής, κερδοφόρος C. economic οικονομικός (που έχει να κάνει με την οικονομία) B. optimistic αισιόδοξος D. cautious προσεκτικός, επιφυλακτικός 51. While I was working, my boss kept me, which made me feel uncomfortable. A. staring at κοιτάζω επίμονα B. looking up C. glancing through διαβάζω κτ στα γρήγορα ψάχνω πληροφορίες, αναζητώ 52. Who is this actor? I’ve never D. seeing to προσέχω, φροντίζω για of him before. A. read διαβάζω C. seen βλέπω, καταλαβαίνω B. heard ακούω, μαθαίνω νέα D. observed παρατηρώ 53. If there is anyone here who is the proposal, could you please raise your hand? A. in control of σε έλεγχο C. on behalf of εκ μέρους B. by means of με τη βοήθεια, μέσω D. in favour of υπέρ του 54. Zelda’s husband doesn’t a good salary so he is considering changing jobs. A. fetch πηγαίνω και φέρνω C. earn κερδίζω (χρήματα) B. bring φέρνω D. take παίρνω 55. She always comes to work late. You can’t imagine the excuses she . A. gets off κατεβαίνω, ξεφεύγω C. gets by τα βγάζω πέρα B. calls on καλώ, επισκέπτομαι D. comes up with βρίσκω λύση, επινοώ 13 Use of English PART 3 For questions 56 – 65, read the text and choose the correct answer for each gap A, B, C or D. Joe’s Date with Mary The day on which Joe had planned to go out with Mary had finally arrived. 56 his way to the restaurant, where 57 they to meet, Joe was so nervous that he began rehearsing what he would 58 to her. When he got near the restaurant, he was still practising it out loud. Two women, 59 were walking behind him, heard him and started giggling. He noticed them and 60 awful. He started walking faster, but his embarrassment 61 it difficult for him to see where he was going. As a result, he tripped and fell flat on his face. One of the women ran 62 him and helped him get up. He thanked her, and walked into the restaurant. The waiter directed him to the table he had booked. Fortunately, Mary hadn’t arrived 63 . He sat down and tried to compose himself. The door of the restaurant opened and Mary, looking more beautiful than ever, walked in and waved at him. He stood up to greet her, but his knees felt 64 . He tried to say something nice, but he couldn’t get the words out. Mary, 65 that he felt uncomfortable, started a conversation and before he knew it, he was talking to her confidently. He could tell from her expression that she was happy to be there with him. 14 56. A. On B. In C. At D. By 57. A. have arranged B. had arranged C. arranged D. were arranging 58. A. tell B. discuss C. say D. ask 59. A. that B. they C. while D. who 60. A. would feel B. felt C. had felt D. should feel 61. A. made B. did C. caused D. got 62. A. forward B. into C. towards D. at 63. A. still B. yet C. neither D. then 64. A. weakly B. to weakening C. to weaken D. weak 65. A. realising B. suggesting C. expecting D. wondering Use of English PART 4 For questions 66 – 70, complete the sentences below by choosing the correct answer A, B or C. 66. There has been a A. worrying increase in the number of unemployed people in our town. B. worried C. worrier 67. The longer Dan waited outside the doctor’s office, the more A. impatience B. impatient 68. Some countries in Africa are conditions of their people. A. underdeveloped 69. The flight doesn’t go A. direct 70. Jerry is totally A. unpredictably he became. C. impatiently ; they need help to establish industries and improve the living B. overdeveloped C. developed to Manchester. It goes by way of Frankfurt. B. directed C. directing . You never know what he is going to do next. B. unpredicted Use of English C. unpredictable PART 5 For questions 71 – 75, choose the sentence A, B, C or D, which is closest in meaning to the sentence given. 71. It is a month since we last argued. A. It was a month ago that we decided not to argue again. B. We had never argued until a month ago. C. We haven’t argued for a month now. D. We argue at least once a month. 72. As soon as Jane put the phone down, she started crying. A. Putting the phone down made Jane cry. B. The moment Jane started crying, she put the phone down. C. Jane put the phone down and then she started crying. D. After Jane had cried, she put the phone down. 73. He worked hard. Nevertheless, he was given the sack. A. In spite of working hard, he was given the sack. B. He won’t be given the sack provided he works hard. C. He was given the sack because he hardly worked. D. Had he not worked hard, he would have been given the sack. 74. I took a £2,000 loan from the bank. A. Ι took £2,000 out of my bank account. B. Ι lent the bank £2,000. C. Ι deposited £2,000 in my bank account. D. Ι borrowed £2,000 from the bank. 75. She used to go jogging with me in the morning. A. She is used to going jogging with me in the morning. B. She no longer goes jogging with me in the morning. C. She enjoyed jogging with me in the morning. D. She would have gone jogging with me in the morning. 15 Writing Choose ONE of the following options. Write between 180 – 200 words in English. 1. Some parents insist that their children should follow a career that can earn them a high income. Write an essay saying what young people should consider when choosing a job and whether parents should interfere in their children’s choice of career or not. 2. This year you went on holiday with your friends for the first time ever. Write a letter to your English friend saying where you went, what you did and how you felt. You do not need to give an address. 3. Write a story about the day you found something valuable. Begin the story with the line: While I was riding my bike to school, I saw a small bag under a tree …… Continue the story. Writing 1 Writing 2 Writing 3 No one can deny that choosing a job Dear Jessica, As I was riding my bike to school one is a crucial moment in your life. Some morning, I caught sight of a small bag under a parents exert considerable influence over I was glad to receive your letter about tree. Then, suddenly, I saw a tall man running their children with regards to their future your summer holiday. It seems you away from there as fast as he could. I decided jobs, while others let them decide for had a wonderful time so I decided to to investigate. themselves. drop you a line to tell you about my holiday as well. To begin with, there are significant To my surprise, I found a letter next to the bag. I hesitated, looked around to see if factors that should be considered when Believe it or not, my parents let me go anyone was watching, then I opened the letter choosing a profession. Personal ability is on holiday with my friends this year! carefully. It had been written by a thief. He perhaps the most important of these. At There we were, four teenage girls on explained his financial problems and why he the same time however, you may need to the ferry boat to Mylos, a fantastic had stolen the bag. He was a poor immigrant base your decision on the number of job island in Greece. We rented a small who couldn’t afford to return to his family in opportunities that are available in your flat with a kitchen that overlooked the his home country. He also apologized to the chosen field. Last but not least, you should harbour. It was perfect! woman whose bag he had stolen. Mylos is famous for its sandy beaches When I finished reading the letter, I felt sorry Parents can provide valuable assistance and turquoise sea and we swam at a for the man. I really sympathized with him! in this decision as they have experience different beach every day. It is also I looked inside the bag and found a purse. of the working world. However, all too well-known as an extreme sports There was a woman’s identity card inside often, parents want their children to get destination, so I tried parasailing and and I knew exactly what to do! I went to the a well-paid job and don’t consider their waterskiing. It was really exciting! nearest police station and handed the bag to talent or personality. In this case, children As for our evenings, we would eat at a policeman, who asked me some questions can feel frustrated, since they may want traditional restaurants, and then go to and thanked me for my prompt action. He to do something completely different. one of the many clubs or beach bars also complimented me on my honesty and Consequently, if they follow their parents’ that the island has to offer. It was said he would call the woman immediately. ambitions, they will feel unfulfilled in their great fun flirting with the local boys! consider the salary you hope to earn. future career. I was really late for school that day, but I felt As you can imagine, we did whatever proud that my investigation had helped the a we wanted, whenever we wanted. woman find her bag. profession is a decision that will determine Believe me, Mylos is a destination your whole life. I believe that it is a very that you shouldn’t miss! Don’t forget personal decision that requires a lot of to write back soon. All things considered, choosing thought and time on the part of the person 16 concerned, as well as useful advice from Take care, close family, friends and experts. Tanya ESB English Speaking Board B2 Certificate in ESOL International All Modes Practice Speaking Tests 77 ESB Speaking Test Breakdown about 3 minutes Part 1 - Introduction Personal information is elicited from candidates, who must respond to the interlocutor and not to each other. Part 1 consists of a number of short turns with candidates being invited to respond alternately. Equal time is allotted to both candidates. Part 2 - Interactive Discussion about 4 minutes Candidates discuss a topic with each other based on two prompts provided by the interlocutor. They exchange ideas and opinions and sustain a discussion. The interlocutor does not take part in the discussion and candidates should not address the interlocutor directly. Part 3 - Responding to Questions about 5 minutes It comprises a three-way discussion between interlocutor and candidates based on the topic from Part 2 of the test. The interlocutor leads the discussion by selecting from a set of questions. It is not necessary to use all the questions. The interlocutor may ask for a specific response from one candidate or throw the discussion open to both candidates. Candidates are encouraged to elaborate on, or react to, their partner’s response by verbal invitation (e.g. What do you think? Do you agree?) or non-verbal gestures. Candidates are given equal opportunities to speak, but the interlocutor may wish to give a candidate who has been rather reticent in earlier parts of the test a chance to redress the balance. Marking Criteria The marker awards an analytic mark by listening intently to each candidate’s contributions. Full marks and half marks are awarded on a scale of 0 - 5 in each of the following 5 categories: Pronunciation Here the marker puts him or herself into the shoes of a non-specialist speaker of English (i.e. not a teacher) in order to assess the amount of effort required by a listener to understand the contributions. The scale includes individual sound, rhythm, stress and intonation. There is no discrimination between varieties of English; all are acceptable. Discourse Management This refers to the extent, coherence and relevance of the candidate’s contributions and includes relevance to what has been said before. The focus is on the candidate’s ability to maintain a flow of coherent language on a sentence or longer turn level. Interactive Ability This does not only refer to the ability to listen and respond, but also applies to the candidate’s ability to use language to engage in flowing, meaningful communication. This includes sensitivity to turn taking, initiating, responding accordingly and asking questions to repair miscommunication. Long obviously rehearsed utterances are interrupted by the examiner; if the candidate continues, they will be penalised in this category. Grammar & Vocabulary This refers to the range used and the extent to which it is accurate. Marks are given according to the overall effectiveness of the range of grammar and vocabulary used in the interview. Task Completion This refers to the extent and manner in which the candidate responds to the set tasks (part 2). To achieve the minimum pass mark a candidate should answer the questions with mostly relevant contributions. To achieve the highest possible mark a candidate will extend the task to other realms (personalization, speculation, deduction, etc.) while still maintaining relevance. 78 Topic: Families & Relationships Part 1 - Introduction What’s your name? (to Candidate A) And what’s your name? (to Candidate B) Thank you. Can I have your registration details please? (to Candidates A and B) First I’m going to ask you some questions about yourselves. Interlocutor asks Candidates A and B a selection of questions from those below. • • • • • • What are your interests? Would you rather live in the centre of a city or in the suburbs? Why? What do you like about your neighbourhood? Are you a health food fan? Why? Why not? What kind of films do you prefer to watch? What is your ideal place for summer holidays? speaking Practice Speaking Test 1 Thank you. Part 2 - Interactive Discussion Now in this part of the test, I am going to give both of you two written statements based on the same topic. I would like you to talk together about the topic for four minutes using the statements to help you. You can add ideas of your own if you wish. I am just going to listen to you. You have only about four minutes so don’t worry if I stop you and please speak so that we can both hear you. (to Candidates A and B) Here are your statements. (Prompts are placed in the middle of the pair) The topic is ‘Families & Relationships’. You may start when you are ready. It is very important to spend quality time with the members of our family. There are no other people in the world we can trust more than our family. (After four minutes) Thank you. Part 3 - Responding to Questions We are going to talk together for about five minutes. I would like you to respond to my questions and to what your partner says. The topic we are discussing is ‘Families & Relationships’, the same as in Part 2 of the test. • • • • • • What do parents and children disagree about most? What about friends? Would you rather spend time with your family or with your friends? Why? How important is it to follow rules at home? How would you classify a true friend? Do you know such a person? What are the advantages and disadvantages of sharing a bedroom? Should parents be stricter with their children nowadays? Why? Why not? Thank you. That is the end of the test. 79 Glossary Practice Test 1 Reading - Part 1 kite χαρταετός evidence αποδείξεις, στοιχεία pass down μεταβιβάζω in all likelihood κατά πάσα πιθανότητα originate προέρχομαι, κατάγομαι, πηγάζω document έγγραφο, ντοκουμέντο abundance αφθονία firework πυροτέχνημα enemy εχθρός crop σοδειά, καλλιέργεια release αφήνω, αμολάω, ελευθερώνω, δημοσιεύω in detail λεπτομερώς forecast πρόβλεψη, πρόγνωση experiment (v) πειραματίζομαι glider ανεμόπτερο homemade σπιτικός Lent Σαρακοστή strip λωρίδα lightweight πολύ ελαφρύς (σε βάρος) tail ουρά lessen ελαττώνω, μειώνω soar up πετώ ψηλά, ίπταμαι Reading - Part 2 escapologist κπ που ξεφεύγει από αλυσίδες, χειροπέδες, σχοινιά, κλουβιά για να διασκεδάσει ανθρώπους deceive παραπλανώ, εξαπατώ excel διαπρέπω devise επινοώ, σκαρφίζομαι remarkable αξιοσημείωτος, αξιόλογος handcuffs χειροπέδες challenge πρόκληση stunt ακροβατικό, τέχνασμα thrilled συγκλονισμένος straitjacket ζουρλομανδύας cross (v) σταυρώνω tie (v) δένω hang κρέμομαι lower (v) χαμηλώνω, οδηγώ σε χαμηλότερο σημείο Practice Test 2 Reading - 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