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B1 Preliminary Schools – Exam Practice Test 1

Exam Practice Test 1

Part 1

Questions 1-5. For each question, choose the correct answer.

Hollins Farm Campsite
No groups of 4 or more unless by previous arrangement
To: Students booked on Oxford trip
Money for Saturday’s trip must be handed in at the school office by Wednesday lunchtime at the latest or you will lose your place.
School sports day
If interested in taking part, please sign below but note you are permitted to enter no more than two races.
School play
Actors urgently required by director; previous experience welcome but not essential as training will be provided if needed.
Biology class on Thursday
Please remember to bring last term’s work to the lesson as you need to have your notes with you to help you do an experiment.

Part 2

Questions 6-10. Decide which course (A-H) would be the most suitable for the people below.

A: On Your Bike!! Can’t ride a bike yet, but really want to? Don’t worry. Our beginners-only group (4-10 pupils per group) is just what you’re looking for. Excellent teaching in safe surroundings. Makes learning to cycle fun, exciting and easy. Mondays 9.00 am-11.00 am and Thursdays 2.00 pm-4.00 pm.
B: Two Wheels Good! Mountains! Rivers! Forests! Our ‘off-road’ course offers you the chance to get out of the city. You’ll need very good cycling skills and confidence. You will be with others of the same ability. Expert advice on keeping your bike in good condition also included. Mondays 2.00 pm-6.00 pm or Fridays 3.00 pm-7.00 pm.
C: Fun and Games Do you want some adventure? Find out how to do ‘wheelies’ (riding on one wheel), ‘rampers’ (cycling off low walls), ‘spins’ and much more… We offer a secure practice ground, excellent trainers and loads of fun equipment. Wear suitable clothes. Only for advanced cyclists. (Age 11-12) Saturdays 1.00 pm-4.00 pm.
D: Pedal Power A course for able cyclists. We specialise in teaching riders of all ages how to manage difficult situations in heavy traffic in towns and cities. We guarantee that by the end of the course, no roundabout or crossroads will worry you! Saturdays 2.00 pm-4.00 pm.
E: Cycling 4 U Not a beginner, but need plenty of practice? This course offers practical help with the basics of balancing and using your brakes safely. You’ll be in a group of pupils of the same level. Improve your cycling skills and enjoy yourself at the same time! Open to all children up to the age of ten. Sundays 10.00 am-12.00 pm.
F: Bike Doctors Have you been doing too many tricks on your bike? Taken it up mountains and through rivers? Then it probably needs some tender loving care. Bike Doctors teach you to maintain and repair your bike. (Some basic equipment required.) Ages 11-19 Tuesdays 9.00 am-12.00 pm or Wednesdays 3.00 pm-6.00 pm.
G: Safety First We teach cycling safety for the city centre and country lane biker. We’ll teach you the skills you need to deal with all the vehicles using our busy roads. All ages welcome from 10+. Thursdays 9.00 am-11.00 am.
H: Setting Out A course for absolute beginners needing one-to-one instruction to get off to a perfect start. We also give advice on helmets, lights, what to wear and much more. A fantastic introduction to cycling! Mondays and Tuesdays 9.00 am-11.00 am.
6. Ellie (9): She is nine and knows how to ride her bike, but isn’t confident about starting and stopping. She’d love to meet other cyclists with a similar ability and have fun with them.
7. Josh (11): He is eleven and a skilled cyclist. He’s keen to learn to do exciting cycling tricks in a safe environment. He’d like to be with people of a similar age.
8. Nancy (14): She is fourteen and cycles quite well. She needs to learn how to cycle safely from her home to school on busy city roads. She’s only free at the weekends.
9. Markus: He is an excellent cyclist and he wants the excitement of riding on countryside and woodland tracks. He’d also like to learn more about looking after his bike. He can’t attend a morning course.
10. Leo: He can’t cycle yet, and wants to learn on his own with the teacher. He’d prefer a course with sessions twice a week. He’d also like some practical information about cycling clothes and equipment.

Part 3

Questions 11-15. Read the text and choose the correct answer.

Underwater Research

Fourteen-year-old Miguel Diaz talks about an exciting science project

Last month I got the chance to take part in an underwater research project in an area of the Gulf of Mexico called the Flower Gardens. A team of professional researchers, led by the scientist Dr. Matt Phillips, was trying to learn more about the fish and various creatures that live in this part of the sea. The Flower Gardens are a long way from the shore and we spent three days on a boat.

The team used a piece of underwater equipment called a Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) to collect information. The ROV could measure water depth and temperature and it also had a camera that sent live film back to the boat. The ROV was great fun. It was controlled by a computer on the boat, and I was allowed to operate it a few times. However, the thing I enjoyed most was diving into the water.

At first, I was quite frightened mainly because I couldn’t see land in any direction. But as soon as I jumped into the water, I wasn’t afraid anymore. It was amazing to see the colourful fish swimming around and I could see all the way to the Flower Gardens, which are almost 30 metres down.

I will never forget the Flower Gardens. The trip was like a holiday but I also learnt new things about science and research projects. The team was very friendly and everyone was happy to explain what they knew about the sea. It was a great opportunity and it has made me think about my goals in life. The experience will definitely help me work harder to become a scientist.

11. What is Miguel Diaz doing in the text?

12. What does Miguel say about the ROV?

13. What was Miguel’s attitude towards diving?

14. What effect has the trip had on Miguel?

15. What might Miguel write in his diary about the trip?

Part 4

Questions 16-20. Five sentences have been removed. Choose the correct answer from A-H.

A) However, our parents did offer to help with the digging!
B) So we tried to avoid areas where students were very active.
C) It can be quite good for young trees, though.
D) That could mean the tree had a disease.
E) But we soon found that choosing trees was quite complicated.
F) We knew they’d get as much pleasure from them as we had.
G) That way, the trees would be used to local conditions.
H) But at least we were doing it for the right reason.

Planting Trees

This spring, our teacher suggested we should get involved in a green project and plant some trees around the school. Everyone thought it was a great idea, so we started looking online for the best trees to buy. (16) If we wanted them to grow properly, they had to be the right type – but there were so many different ones available!

So our teacher suggested that we should look for trees that grew naturally in our part of the world. (17) They’d also be more suitable for the wildlife here.

Then we had to think about the best place for planting the trees. We learnt that trees are happiest where they have room to grow, with plenty of space for their branches. The trees might get damaged close to the school playgrounds, for example. (18) Finally, we found a quiet corner close to the school garden – perfect!

Once we’d planted the trees, we knew we had to look after them carefully. We all took turns to check the leaves regularly and make sure they had no strange spots or marks on them. (19) And we decided to check the following spring in case the leaves turned yellow too soon, as that could also mean the tree was sick.

We all knew that we wouldn’t be at the school anymore by the time the trees grew tall, and that was a bit sad. But we’d planted the trees to benefit not only the environment, but also future students at the school. (20) And that thought really cheered us up!

Part 5

Questions 21-26. Choose the correct answer for each gap.

TIP: Look at the words just before and just after each gap.

Ice Sculptures

Many cities have parks for people to enjoy. And it’s very (21) to find wonderful sculptures in them. However, some sculptures found in Fairbanks, Alaska, aren’t quite the same as in other cities. When the temperature (22) at the end of winter, they all disappear – because they’re made of ice!

Fairbanks has been the home of the World Ice Art Championships for over 20 years, and artists from many different countries come to create spectacular ice sculptures. The ice is brought from a lake (23) near the sculpture park. It’s said to be so clear that visitors can read a newspaper through it – even though the individual pieces are over one metre (24) !

Visitors also have the (25) to make their own ice sculptures if they wish, at special classes. There’s a children’s play park, too, where (26) everything is made of ice, including sculptures of favourite animals. It’s a great place to visit!

Part 6

Questions 27-32. Write one word for each gap.

TIP: Begin Part 6 by quickly reading the whole text to find out what it’s about.
Subject: Museum Trip

Hi Anna,
I’ve just been to the museum in our city. That was my first visit, believe it or (27) ! I wanted to collect some information for our class history project. We have to hand it (28) soon, don’t we?

I went to the Ancient History section, (29) the museum keeps all its ancient Egyptian stuff. It was really interesting! There were some amazing statues of various animals, so I drew some pictures of them and then (30) some research about them online when I got home.

I’ve still got some work to do on my project, so I’ll need to go back to the museum again some time soon. In fact, (31) don’t we go together? I don’t think you’ve been there before, (32) you?

See you soon!
Sally