LanguageCert

Achiever B1
Entry Level 3
International ESOL (Listening, Reading, Writing)
Practice Paper 6

Candidate’s name (block letters please)

Centre no Date

Time allowed:

- Listening about 30 minutes

- Reading and Writing 2 hours and 10 minutes

Instructions to Candidates

- An Answer Sheet will be provided.

- All answers must be transferred to the Answer Sheet.

- Please use a soft pencil (2B, HB).

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Listening Part 1
You will hear some sentences. You will hear each sentence twice. Choose the best reply to each
sentence.

1. a) Sure, just a moment.

b) Hello, I can help you.
c) Yes, we’ll contact you.

2. a) I didn’t look at it once.

b) I really enjoyed it there.
c) I managed to relax at last.

3. a) I haven’t mended that yet.

b) I’m afraid that’s too much.
c) I am sorry that you did that.

4. a) Certainly, sir. I’ll find the time.

b) Alright, love, I’ll do it for you.
c) No way, mate, I’m really busy.

5. a) I’m very happy working here now.

b) I don’t mind working with anyone here.
c) I’ve always dreamed of working here.

6. a) Yes, that chair looks comfortable.

b) Great, thanks for your advice.
c) Well, I never liked his style.

7. a) I don’t know how to do it.

b) I can leave that for you.
c) I’ll go and check for you.

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Listening Part 2
You will hear some conversations. You will hear each conversation twice. Choose the correct
answers for each conversation.

Conversation 1

1. The man is the girl’s

a) teacher.
b) father.
c) manager.

2. The girl feels

a) annoyed.
b) nervous.
c) depressed.

Conversation 2

3. What is the man’s main reason for choosing Italian?

a) He knows it’s like Spanish.

b) He thinks it will be easy.
c) He loves the country.

4. How long is the man going to stay in Rome?

a) 1 year.
b) 6 weeks.
c) 8 months.

Conversation 3

5. The woman wants to

a) do some shopping.
b) visit their family.
c) go to work.

6. The man

a) agrees to travel despite the weather.

b) refuses to drive on the slippery roads.
c) persuades the woman to stay at home.

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Listening Part 3
You will hear someone talking. You will hear the person twice. Complete the information. Write
short answers of one to three words.

Escape Game
1. Time limit for getting out:

……………………………………………………………
2. Year first escape room appeared:

……………………………………………………………
3. What Agatha Christie’s best-known for:

……………………………………………………………
4. Design of this escape room:

……………………………………………………………
5. Position of the panic button:

……………………………………………………………
6. Person giving extra ideas:

……………………………………………………………
7. Time until game starts:

……………………………………………………………

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Listening Part 4
You will hear a conversation. You will hear the conversation twice. Choose the correct answers.

1. At the beginning, Peter thinks Tanya’s idea is

a) too expensive.
b) unnecessary.
c) fashionable.

2. Tanya suggests a cleaning robot because she likes

a) new technology.
b) science fiction.
c) useful gifts.

3. They both agree that Peter’s mother is

a) rarely friendly.
b) rather forgetful.
c) not easy to please.

4. Peter thinks that the advertisement is

a) fairly interesting.
b) totally accurate.
c) completely false.

5. Peter says that reviews are

a) rarely helpful.
b) often important.
c) always useless.

6. In the end they decide to ask Peter’s sister to

a) choose the flowers.

b) share the present.
c) pay for the dinner.

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Reading Part 1
Read the texts. Choose the correct answer to complete each text.

1.
Half Price Books
(in alphabetical order)

The Long Good-bye

Things for You
Tim and Tammy
…………………………..
Trucks and Cars

a) True Lies
b) Tell Me a Story
c) Tom Cat and Friends

2.

Press any button to start, …………… select the

number of the item you want.
Pay with your card.
Finally, collect your item.

a) before
b) then
c) so

Service

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3.

Parts of a Map
Objects on a map appear as circles, lines or dots. ……… show
something in the real world. For example, circles show cities
and lines show borders.

a) These
b) That
c) This

4.

a) Exit only
b) Do not touch
c) Drive carefully

5.

Thank you very much for the lovely birthday

present. I was so happy with the tickets to next
week’s match. …………………… I can’t wait to
see my favourite team!

a) I enjoyed reading it very much!

b) The whole experience was wonderful!
c) It was kind of you to choose what I wanted!

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Reading Part 2
Read the text. Use the sentences to complete the text. Choose the correct sentence for each
gap. There is one extra sentence you will not need.

Erich Kästner
Emil Erich Kästner was a German writer and poet who is most famous for his children’s books. He
started school in Dresden, but later went on to study philosophy at the University of Leipzig.
(1) _________ He then became a journalist and a writer.

In 1927, he left Leipzig. (2) _________ There he published poems and articles in various papers and
magazines. Apart from these, he published his first and best-known children’s book, Emil and the
Detectives. (3) _________

The novel was so popular because it was unusual. In contrast to most children’s literature of the

period, it is set in contemporary Berlin and not in a fairy-tale world. The story of Emil and his friends

has been made into a movie a number of times and was also adapted for the theatre.

(4) _________ The story of the separated twin sisters, who accidentally meet at a summer camp,
became an instant success and has also been turned into films. The most popular of these was an
American version, The Parent Trap.

Something new appeared in children’s literature with Kästner’s works. His books are famous for their
humour and respect for children. (5) _________ His books were illustrated by Walter Trier, a famous
artist, who also introduced a new style for the pictures. His drawings added a modern touch to
Kästner’s novels. (6) _________ Kästner wrote his last story in 1969.

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A Unlike other authors, he always took them seriously and trusted them.

B It sold millions of copies and has been translated into 59 languages.

C He moved to Berlin where he spent his most successful years.

D His mother wanted him to become a teacher.

E It is therefore not surprising that the books they produced are still enormously popular.

F As for stories about girls, he wrote Lottie and Lisa after World War II.

G At the end of his studies there, he received a doctorate in literature.

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Reading Part 3
Read the four texts. Which text gives you the answer to each question? Choose the correct text
(A-D) for each question.

The new Spartan’s Football Stadium’s opening ceremony was held yesterday and attended by guests
including star footballer, Jay Ferosa. Fans then saw an excellent match in bad weather between the
Spartans and the Giants. The Giants didn’t play well in the rain and the Spartans defeated them 4-1.
The stadium, which was built for three million euros, is now open to visitors on weekdays.

Parents can now send their children to the Spartan Football Academy at the famous new stadium.
The two-week camps are going to take place during the summer holidays in July and August, with
professional coaches and guest appearances by famous footballers. If you want your children to learn
football skills and make new friends, this is the place for them. Take a friend and pay half price!

The Spartan’s Football Stadium opening ceremony was great! I’m so happy I could be there. The
building looks amazing; no wonder it cost so much. The match was fantastic despite the weather. I
thought the footballers would stop playing, but they were great and didn’t go off, although the wet
grass seemed quite dangerous. They’re organising football camps in the summer, so we could go
together.

Rain delay and rain stopped play are words used to describe a sporting event which is delayed or
cancelled because of rain. Sports typically stopped because of rain include golf, tennis, and cricket,
where even slightly wet conditions can be dangerous for players. Football games generally continue
despite the rain, although players can choose to stop the match and go off if the ground becomes
too wet.

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Which text:

1. explains what usually happens in bad weather?

2. is part of a personal letter?

Which text tells you:

3. exactly how much something cost?

4. the benefits of a summer programme?

5. where a famous person went?

6. about some players who did something unexpected?

7. about sports which people don’t play on wet grass?

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Reading Part 4
Read the text and answer the questions. Use a maximum of three words for each answer.

Yorkshire Dales National Park

The Yorkshire Dales National Park is home to some of Yorkshire’s most beautiful scenery and most
interesting attractions. The area is in the county of Yorkshire, in the north of England. It has three
national parks – the Moors, the Peak District and the Dales. ‘Dale’ is an Old English word for a valley.

The National Park was created in 1954 but the first guided tours started as early as 1781. The dales
were usually named after the river that runs through them, but this did not happen with the very
popular Wensleydale. Instead of getting its name from the river, it got it from a village.

Visitors to the Dales can enjoy walks around former mines and traditional market towns, which offer
a number of events and festivals. Nature-lovers can explore the hills or cycle beside the rivers. If you
feel stressed, just relax here. Admiring the view is the perfect way to do this.

A great place to start exploring the area is the Dales Countryside Museum, which tells the history of
the area from prehistoric times to the present. Exhibitions explain about the region’s life, schools,
farms and transport. The building itself used to be a train station when there was a railway there.

Hawes is also well-known for its local cheese. If you want to see how this creamy cheese is made, the
Wensleydale Cheese Experience is just for you. Apart from learning the art of cheese making, the
café here is the perfect place to enjoy some of the area’s most popular dishes, such as a Yorkshire
pudding.

There are a number of other places to eat in the Yorkshire Dales. The possibilities range from cafés to
high-class restaurants. The first are particularly well-liked by visitors. Make sure you book a table in
advance, though, especially in the busy months. Most places have websites so you can book online.

With spectacular views, historic castles, green fields and peaceful lambs, the Yorkshire Dales is a
place for everyone.

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1. What does ‘dale’ mean?

2. When did tourism start in Yorkshire Dales?

3. What is Wensleydale named after?

4. What can you do when looking at the view?

5. What was the Dales Countryside Museum originally?

6. What do most restaurants serve?

7. Where do many tourists prefer to eat?

8. How can you reserve a table in a busy period?

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Writing Part 1
You’ve read the advertisement below and decided to join in. Write an email to the organisation
and:

• mention any past experience

• tell them which project you are interested in
• give reasons for your interest.

Write between 70 and 100 words. Do not write an address.

Clean Neighbourhood
Cleaning up your neighbourhood is great for all!

We are organising community projects to:

• help old people with their shopping
• clean the graffiti from walls
• plant trees and flowers.

If you are interested, write to

Cleanproject@ourhomes.org
Sign up today!

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Writing Part 2
Your friend has the opportunity to study in Australia for a year but isn’t sure about going. Write a
letter explaining the advantages and disadvantages, and giving your advice.
Write between 100 and 120 words.

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