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    Keynote

    Proficient End-of-year Test A Paper 1: Reading and Use of English

    Part 4

    For questions 25 – 30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the
    first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use
    between three and eight words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

    Example:

    0 My parents advised me to be careful with how I used my money.

    WISELY

    to use my money wisely


    One of my parents’ pieces of advice was .................................................... .

    25 John admitted that he had left our passports in the taxi.

    CLEAN

    John ........................................................... our passports in the taxi.

    26 Multinational companies seek employees who have exceptional communication skills.

    HIGHLY

    Employees ........................................................... after by multinational companies.

    27 I do my utmost to avoid making generalizations until I fully understand a situation.

    SWEEPING

    I try my best ........................................................... until I fully understand a situation.

    © National Geographic Learning 2016 6



    Keynote Proficient End-of-year Test A Paper 1: Reading and Use of English

    28 My colleague trying to pass my invention off as his own really annoyed me.

    BACK

    When my colleague tried to pass my invention off as his


    own ............................................................

    29 Many people hold a mistaken belief that caffeine dehydrates you.

    MISCONCEPTION

    Believing that caffeine is ........................................................... many people.

    30 I was in considerable doubt about it when Sara said she was going to make millions.

    SALT

    I ........................................................... when Sara told me she was going to make


    millions.

    Marks (out of 12): _____

    © National Geographic Learning 2016 7



    Keynote Proficient End-of-course Test A Paper 3: Listening

    Part 1 MP3 file: Track1_Keynote_Prof_TestA_Part1

    You will hear three different extracts. For questions 1 – 6, choose the answer (A, B or C),
    which fits best according to what you hear. There are two questions for each extract.

    Extract One

    You hear two friends talking about taking up an art class.

    1 What does the woman say about doing art at school?

    A She was envious of those who had superior skills.

    B She felt the teacher was dismissive of her evident talent.

    C She found it difficult to tolerate the length of the lessons.

    2 When the man tries to convince her to attend an art class, the woman

    A provides further support for her initial argument.

    B concedes that he may have a valid point.

    C points out flaws in his reasoning.

    Extract Two

    You hear a man talking to his friend about overcoming a fear of flying.

    3 What does the woman say about her fear of flying?

    A It stemmed from an unpleasant experience she had had.

    B Being armed with facts did little to soothe her concerns.

    C She felt that her feelings were justifiable.

    4 When talking about tackling her difficulties, the woman

    A conveys relief that her persistence has been effective.

    B urges others to consider using popular coping strategies.

    C expresses regret that it took so long to resolve her issues.

    © National Geographic Learning 2016 2



    Keynote Proficient End-of-course Test A Paper 3: Listening

    Extract Three

    You hear part of an interview with a carpenter who produces furniture from reclaimed wood.

    5 During their conversation, the woman

    A questions the man’s role.

    B clarifies some terminology.

    C points out a growing trend.

    6 The man is keen to highlight that

    A he is reluctant to buy materials from trade suppliers.

    B he produces items which do not have a detrimental effect.

    C he aims to create highly-detailed items of furniture.

    Marks (out of 6): _____

    © National Geographic Learning 2016 3

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