Cam 17 Test 1 Questions

Questions 1-6
Complete the notes below.

Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 1-6 on your answer sheet.
The London underground railway
The problem
● The 1 ………… population ………… of London increased rapidly
between 1800 and 1850
● The streets were full of horse-drawn vehicles
The proposed solution
● Charles Pearson, a solicitor, suggested building an
underground railway
● Building the railway would make it possible to move people
to better housing in the 2 ………… suburbs …………
● A number of 3 ……… businessmen …………… agreed with
Pearson’s idea
● The company initially had problems getting the 4 …………
funding ………… needed for the project
● Negative articles about the project appeared in the 5 ………
press ……………
The construction
● The chosen route did not require many buildings to be
pulled down
● The ‘cut and cover’ method was used to construct the
tunnels
● With the completion of the brick arch, the tunnel was
covered with 6 ……… soil ……………
Questions 7-13
Do the following statements agree with the information given
in Reading Passage 1?
In boxes 7-13 on your answer sheet, write
TRUE if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN if there is no information on this
7 Other countries had built underground railways before the
Metropolitan line opened. F
8 More people than predicted travelled on the Metropolitan
line on the first day. NG
9 The use of ventilation shafts failed to prevent pollution in the
tunnels. T
10 A different approach from the ‘cut and cover’ technique was
required in London’s central area. F T
11 The windows on City & South London trains were at eye
level. F
12 The City & South London Railway was a financial success. F
13 Trains on the ‘Tuppenny Tube’ nearly always ran on time.
NG
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Questions 14-17
Reading Passage 2 has seven paragraphs, A-G.
Which section contains the following information?
Write the correct letter, A-G, in boxes 14-17 on your answer sheet.
NB You may use any letter more than once.
14 a mention of negative attitudes towards stadium building
projects D A
15 figures demonstrating the environmental benefits of a
certain stadium F
16 examples of the wide range of facilities available at some
new stadiums E
17 reference to the disadvantages of the stadiums built during
a certain era A D
Questions 18-22
Complete the summary below.
Choose ONE WORD ONLY from the passage for each answer.
Write your answers in boxes 18-22 on your answer sheet.
Roman amphitheatres
The Roman stadium of Europe have proved very versatile. The
amphitheatre of Arles, for example, was converted first into
a 18 ………… fortress …………, then into a residential area and
finally into an arena where spectators could watch 19 …………
bullfights ………… . Meanwhile, the arena in Verona, one of the
oldest Roman amphitheatres, is famous today as a venue
where 20 ………… opera ………… is performed. The site of Lucca’s
amphitheatre has also been used for many purposes over the
centuries, including the storage of 21 …… salt ……………… . It is
now a market square with 22 ……… shops …………… and homes
incorporated into the remains of the Roman amphitheatre.
Questions 23-24
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Write the correct letters in boxes 23 and 24 on your answer sheet.
When comparing twentieth-century stadiums to ancient
amphitheatres in Section D, which TWO negative features does
the writer mention?
A They are less imaginatively designed.
B They are less spacious.
C They are in less convenient locations.
D They are less versatile.
E They are made of less durable materials
Questions 25-26
Choose TWO letters, A-E.
Write the correct letters in boxes 25 and 26 on your answer sheet.
Which TWO advantages of modern stadium design does the
writer mention?
A offering improved amenities for the enjoyment of sports
events
B bringing community life back into the city environment
C facilitating research into solar and wind energy solutions
D enabling local residents to reduce their consumption of
electricity
E providing a suitable site for the installation of renewable
power generators
Questions 27-31
Complete the summary using the list of phrases, A-J, below.
Write the correct letter, A-J, in boxes 27-31 on your answer
sheet.
The story behind the hunt for Charles II
Charles II’s father was executed by the Parliamentarian forces
in 1649. Charles II then formed a 27 ……… G H………… with the
Scots, and in order to become King of Scots, he abandoned an
important 28 ………A J………… that was held by his father and had
contributed to his father’s death. The opposing sides then met
outside Worcester in 1651. The battle led to a 29 …………F………
for the Parliamentarians and Charles had to flee for his life.
A 30 …………B……… was offered for Charles’s capture, but after
six weeks spent in hiding, he eventually managed to reach
the 31 …………D……… of continental Europe.
A military innovation B large reward
C widespread conspiracy D relative safety
E new government F decisive victory
G political debate H strategic alliance
I popular solution J religious conviction
Questions 32-35
Do the following statements agree with the claims of the writer
in Reading Passage 3?
In boxes 32-35 on your answer sheet, write
YES if the statement agrees with the claims of the
writer
NO if the statement contradicts the claims of the
writer
NOT GIVEN if it is impossible to say what the writer thinks about
this
32 Charles chose Pepys for the task because he considered him
to be trustworthy. NG
33 Charles’s personal recollection of the escape lacked
sufficient detail. N
34 Charles indicated to Pepys that he had planned his escape
before the battle. N
35 The inclusion of Charles’s account is a positive aspect of the
book. Y
Questions 36-40
Choose the correct letter, A, B, C, or D.
Write the correct letter in boxes 36-40 on your answer sheet.
36 What is the reviewer’s main purpose in the first paragraph?
A to describe what happened during the Battle of Worcester
B to give an account of the circumstances leading to Charles
II’s escape
C to provide details of the Parliamentarians’ political views
D to compare Charles II’s beliefs with those of his father
37 Why does the reviewer include examples of the fugitives’
behaviour in the third paragraph?
A to explain how close Charles II came to losing his life
B to suggest that Charles II’s supporters were badly prepared
C to illustrate how the events of the six weeks are brought to
life
D to argue that certain aspects are not as well known as they
should be
38 What point does the reviewer make about Charles II in the
fourth paragraph?
A He chose to celebrate what was essentially a defeat.
B He misunderstood the motives of his opponents.
C He aimed to restore people’s faith in the monarchy.
D He was driven by a desire to be popular.
39 What does the reviewer say about Charles Spencer in the
fifth paragraph?
A His decision to write the book comes as a surprise.
B He takes an unbiased approach to the subject matter.
C His descriptions of events would be better if they included
more detail.
D He chooses language that is suitable for a twenty-first-
century audience.
40 When the reviewer says the book ‘doesn’t quite hit the
mark’, she is making the point that
A it overlooks the impact of events on ordinary people.
B it lacks an analysis of prevalent views on monarchy.
C it omits any references to the deceit practised by Charles II
during his time in hiding.
D it fails to address whether Charles II’s experiences had a
lasting influence on him.

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