2. -ITY -ION -ION similarity conclusion suggestion confidence convenience
curiosity
equality
generosity
independence
patience
possibility
appreciation
concentration
connection
decoration
division
expansion
production
reaction

3. Multiple matching READING AND USE OF ENGLISH – PART 7
Finding specific information in a set of texts or one text divided into sections.
Multiple matching
There are 10 questions in all.
Read the texts quickly for their general meaning.
Read the questions carefully underlining any key words or phrases.
Scan the texts for the specific information you need, rather than reading them in detail.
When you find an answer in a text, underline that part of the text and write the question number next to it.

4. Which album D 1

5. Which album B 2

6. Which album A 3

7. Which album C 4

8. Which album D 5

9. Which album A 6

10. Which album B 7

11. Which album C 8

12. Is it more useful to study science subjects or foreign languages?

13. LINKERS
Expressing contrast
BUT
= ma
Foreign languages are interesting but science subjects are more useful.
HOWEVER
= tuttavia
Foreign languages are interesting. However, science subjects are more useful.
ON THE OTHER HAND
= d’altra parte
I intend to study Biology at university. On the other hand, I would also like to improve my English.
It can be preceded by ON THE ONE HAND.
WHILE
WHEREAS
= mentre
You can learn foreign languages by watching films, while you have to spend ages on books to learn science subjects.

14. LINKERS
Expressing contrast
ALTHOUGH
THOUGH
EVEN THOUGH
+ clause
= sebbene, nonostante, malgrado, anche se
Although I did not like science subjects, I was quite good at them.
DESPITE
IN SPITE OF
+ noun
+ ING form
= nonostante, malgrado
+ the fact that
Despite my strict teacher, I got good marks in Biology.
Despite having a strict teacher, I got good marks in Biology.
Despite the fact that my teacher was strict, I got good marks in Biology.

15. LINKERS
Expressing contrast
+ adjective or adverb
HOWEVER
= per quanto
However hard you try, you will never be able to speak English with a native accent.
THOUGH
= però
We studied English together. I haven’t seen here for years, though.
informal

16. CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs
CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people spending their free time in different ways.

17. CANDIDATE A: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the advantages are for the people of spending their free time in these ways.
All right?
1 minute
What are the advantages for the people of spending their free time in these ways?

18. CANDIDATE B: Which of these things would you prefer to do with your friends? (Why?)
approximately
30 seconds

19. SPEAKING – PART 2
In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a question about your partner’s photographs.

20. CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs
CANDIDATE A: It’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people painting in different situations.

21. CANDIDATE A: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think the people are painting in these situations.
All right?
1 minute
Why are the people painting in these situations?

22. CANDIDATE B: Which kind of painting would you prefer to do? (Why?)
approximately
30 seconds

23. CANDIDATE B: Now, here are your photographs
CANDIDATE B: Now, here are your photographs. They show people taking photos in different places.

24. CANDIDATE B: I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what the people are enjoying about taking photos in these different places.
All right?
1 minute
What are the people enjoying about taking photos in these different places?

25. CANDIDATE A: Which situation would you prefer to be in? (Why?)
approximately
30 seconds

26. WRITING – PART 1
ESSAY
Example
In your English class you have been talking about cycling to work.
Now your English teacher has asked you to write an essay.
Write your essay using all the notes and give reasons for your point of view.
Is it better for people who live in towns and cities to travel to work by bicycle rather than using their cars?
Notes.
Write about:
1. traffic
2. safety
(your own idea)
You should use a neutral or formal register.

27. WRITING – PART 1
ESSAY
Example
Is it better for people who live in towns and cities to travel to work by bicycle rather than using their cars?
Notes.
Write about:
1. traffic
2. safety
(your own idea)
You should write an introduction.
You should cover the two prompts and add a third idea of your own.
You should write a conclusion.
words

28. WRITING – PART 1
ESSAY
ASSESSMENT
CONTENT
Cover the two points given and add one of your own.
COMMUNICATIVE ACHIEVEMENT
Be clear and logical.
Do not include informal language.
You may include a title.
ORGANISATION
Use linkers, like however, whereas, etc.
Organise your essay in paragraphs.
Write an introduction and a conclusion.
LANGUAGE
Try to use complex language structures.
Try to use a wide range of vocabulary.

29. HOMEWORK
EXAM TASK p. 38
Ex (photocopy)