1–12 END OF YEAR TEST | Higher B1

Listening Vocabulary
1 EOYT Track 1 Listen to an interview with 3 Complete the second sentence so that it
Michael Brown, who knows a lot about has the same meaning as the first. Use one
lizards. For statements 1–4 decide if they word in each sentence. The first letter is
are true (T), false (F) or not stated (NS). given.
1 The Natural History Museum has the 1 Nathan wants to write for a newspaper when he
largest collection of lizards. T / F / NS leaves university.
2 Some Gila Monsters have black bodies When he leaves university, Nathan wants to
with orange patterns. T / F / NS become a j       .
3 The Bearded Dragon lives in the 2 We have to give our maths homework to our
United States. T / F / NS teacher on Friday.
4 The Komodo Dragon is the heaviest We have to h       in our maths
lizard in the world. T / F / NS homework to our teacher on Friday.
3 I have to remember this formula for my
chemistry exam.
I have to learn this formula by h       for
2 EOYT Track 1 Listen to the interview again
my chemistry exam.
and for questions 1–6 choose the best
4 The player was told to leave the football pitch by
answer (A, B or C).
the referee.
1 Why do Gila Monsters have patterned skin?
The referee s       the player off the
A to attract other lizards pitch.
B to match their environment 5 Jamie Oliver is a famous TV chef.
C to show that they are dangerous Jamie Oliver is a c       chef.
2 Why have Bearded Dragons become popular as 6 I mustn’t fail my history test tomorrow.
pets?
I have to p       my history test tomorrow.
A because they aren’t poisonous
7 I hope my pen friend replies to my letter soon!
B because they live for a very long time
I hope my pen friend w       back soon!
C because they don’t need a lot of care
8 Matt has said he can’t play tennis tomorrow,
3 What do Bearded Dragons do to defend because he’s hurt his shoulder.
themselves?
Matt has had to p       out of playing
A They bite their attacker. tennis tomorrow, because he’s hurt his shoulder.
B They make themselves look bigger. 9 It was raining when we left the theatre.
C They change colour. It was raining when we c       out of the
4 Which fact about the Komodo Dragon is the theatre.
interviewer most impressed by? 10 My mum was born in Madrid and lived there
A that it can use its tail to attack until she was 18.
B that it is so big My mum g       up in Madrid.
C that it can move very fast
5 Why does Michael think seeing animals in the
wild is important?
A because zoos are too crowded
B because it allows you to learn more about
them
C because you can see a larger variety of
animals
6 What is the main purpose of the interview with
Michael Brown?
A to educate people about different types of
lizard
B to warn people how dangerous lizards are
C to encourage people to visit the museum’s
lizard collection

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Reading
4 Read the text about Kate and the information about eight sports clubs below. Write the
paragraph heading (A–H) that describes the correct club to complete the gaps.

Kate enjoys playing ball games and wants to play in a team. She’s also been doing gymnastics for a few
years. So she may be interested in joining (1)     (2)     or (3)      . She doesn’t want to be in a
beginner’s class, so out of those three clubs (4)     wouldn’t be suitable. She does want to practise
every day, so the best club for her would be (5)      .

A Top Tennis is a new club for experienced players who want to improve their game. Our outdoor courts
are open every day from 7 am to 9 pm. Call us now to book your first lesson!
B The All Stars is a football club for girls aged 10–16. Our outdoor pitches are designed so that you can
play whatever the weather! Our teams meet for lessons three times a week, and we enter national
competitions.
C If you like swimming, then Splash! is the club for you. We have three large indoor pools and are open
from 8 am to 8 pm every day. Lessons for groups or individuals can be arranged.
D Jump! is a gymnastics club for those who already have some experience and who now want to train at
competition level. Many of our students have won prizes, with some becoming professional gymnasts.
Training available daily.
E Track Stars is a club that trains the athletes of tomorrow. Our indoor tracks are open all year, and our
coaches will help you become the best you can be. So whatever your distance, we have something for
you.
F The Giants is a new basketball club for people new to the sport – so if you’re just beginning, this is for
you! Lessons are held at Green Road Sports Centre. Come along and join our team!
G The Wheelers is a club for anyone who likes doing exercise and staying healthy. We meet every
Saturday and go cycling in the local countryside. Bring your own lunch. It’s a great way to meet new
friends, too.
H Sail Away is a windsurfing club located at Haversham Lake, and our experienced tutors will teach you
everything you need to know. We are open all year round, but classes for beginners start in April when
the water is a bit warmer!

5 The teenagers below (1–5) all want to join a sports club. Decide which of the eight sports clubs
(A–H) would be most suitable for each teenager.
1 Dan loves being in the water!     4 Rachel wants to learn a new    
He’s been water skiing and sport. She likes to join in
sailing and is already a with other players, so would
member of his local like to learn something
swimming club. He’d like to where she can be in a team.
try something new. She prefers indoor sports.
2 Alicia enjoys running. She     5 Yoshi doesn’t want to have    
wants to join a club that will lessons – he just wants to
help her train to run longer keep fit and have fun. He
distances. She would like to likes being outside, but
run a marathon one day! doesn’t like water sports
because he can’t swim.
3 Cameron plays a lot of sports.    
He plays football and
basketball for his school, and
has had some tennis lessons
in the past. He’d like to join a
club that will help him get
better.

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Grammar Writing
6 Complete the text with the correct answer 7 Write an answer to one of the following
(A, B, C or D). questions. Write about 100 words.
When I leave school, I want to be a musician. I 1 You have seen this notice on your school website.
need to pass my exams first to get into college. If
I do pass my exams, I (1)     study at college
for three years to get my first degree. (2)     CAN YOU HELP?
that, I might stay on and do a higher degree in As part of our school project about cooking,
song writing. My best friend Jamie has already we would like students to write articles about
(3)     his degree and is now working as a their favourite food. What is it? Is it good for
music teacher at a school in Manchester. He you? How do you cook it? Why do you like it?
(4)     have been really pleased to get a job so
quickly.
Now write your article in about 100 words.
I like (5)     of different kinds of music. My
music teacher (6)     me who my favourite 2 In your English class you have been talking
singer was, and I (7)     that I didn’t have about celebrities. Your English teacher has now
one! I like so many, it’s impossible to choose just asked you to write an essay for homework, and
one. If I did have to choose one, I (8)     has given you the following title:
probably say it was Billy Joel. I think he’s
(9)     storyteller around. I often listen to his Being famous: what are the advantages and
songs (10)     I’m studying. disadvantages?

1 A ought B will C can D should

Now write your essay in about 100 words.
2 A Before B Until C While D After
3 A got B getting C get D been 
getting 
4 A may B would C must D could

5 A little B much C enough D lots
6 A ask B asking C asks D asked 
7 A say B told C said D tell 
8 A would B will C could D should

9 A the best B better C best D better
than 
10 A after B until C while D before


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Speaking
8 Work in pairs. 9 Talk to your partner about a museum or
Talk about the photographs. gallery you have visited recently and about
Student A: Look at photograph A and tell your one you would like to visit in the future.
partner about it. Say what you can Discuss the following questions with your
see in the photograph. Talk for partner.
about one minute. 1 Where was the museum/gallery?
Student B: Look at photograph B and tell your 2 Who did you go with?
partner about it. Say what you can 3 What did you like best about the museum/
see in the photograph. Talk for gallery?
about one minute.
4 Was there anything you didn’t like about it?
Photograph A Why?
5 Did the museum/gallery have a shop? Did you
buy anything?
6 If you could visit any museum in the world,
where would you go? Why?

Total score 

Photograph B

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