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I. LISTENING — Part 1

You will hear a conversation between the organiser of a short film competition and a man who is interested in taking part. Write ONE WORD AND/OR A NUMBER for each answer.

LISTENING — Part 1
Transcript — LISTENING — Part 1
Man: Oh hello, is this the right number to call for the short film competition?

Woman: Yes. How can I help?

Man: I know the competition's been running for ten years, but I've never taken part before. I want to be clear on the rules. Is 20 minutes the maximum length of the film?

Woman: That's correct. So, shall I run through some of the other rules for entry?

Man: That'd be great. I'll make some notes.

Woman: All right, so the deadline for getting the whole film made and sending it in to us is on Wednesday May the 15th.

Man: Oh really? I thought the submission date was some time at the end of June. The 30th.

Woman: That's when the judges announce the winners.

Man: Right, I guess I don't have as much time to make this film as I thought.

Woman: Now, just so it's clear, one of the rules is about the team of people you have working with you. Will you be doing most of the filming yourself?

Man: Probably yes.

Woman: OK, but perhaps you'll be needing some technical support with editing, and the audio?

Man: I imagine so.

Woman: That's fine, but you can't employ any professional actors, I'm afraid. They all need to be new to acting – having a go for the first time.

Man: I see. Not a problem. Now I know that one of the rules is about the things you need to include in your film.

Woman: That's right. Last year all films had to include a scene with a broken pair of glasses.

Man: What about this year?

Woman: Well, it's been decided that one of your main characters has to be a child. Or, if you prefer, it could be an animal instead – but we have to see them in a number of scenes, OK?

Man: All right. I'll have a think about that. I'm not sure which one would be easier to work with.

Woman: It can certainly be a challenge – but that's what the competition is all about. Now, it's not just our rules you need to think about. You might also need to get permission – say, for example – if you decided you wanted to add some music to the film.

Man: That sounds complicated. I suppose I could use a local band – people I know that would help out. I wouldn't need permission in that case.

Woman: Good idea. Then you don't need to worry about the legal side of things.

Man: All right. That's clearer. Actually, is that right that the film doesn't need to be in English?

Woman: Yes. Because if a film wins the competition in this country, it could end up being part of an international competition. But if you're going to use another language, you've got to provide subtitles. And those do have to be in English, and 100% accurate. If they're not, your film won't be accepted in the competition.

Man: Seems fair.

Man: I don't suppose you could give me any advice – about making the film, I mean.

Woman: Of course. Um, in my opinion, it's the script that you should concentrate on. That comes first. Work out what everyone's going to say, and go from there.

Man: OK, thanks for that. And I read somewhere that you shouldn't have too many characters or locations.

Woman: Yeah, I'd agree with that.

Man: I also read that – with short films, the judges have their preferences. I mean, they seem to like films with a serious message, like a documentary. I guess I shouldn't do a comedy because not everyone laughs at the same thing.

Woman: Yes, stay away from that kind of film. A story with a clear beginning, middle and end – that's what the judges look for.

Man: I was thinking I could look at some of the films from last year's competition – you know – to give me a better idea of what to do.

Woman: Yes, you could certainly do that. If you go to our website, have a look at last year's winner. His name was Greg Hyslop.

Man: How do you spell that last name?

Woman: Sure. It's H-Y-S-L-O-P. His film was actually one of the shorter ones, but the judges really liked it.

Man: Actually, I'm wondering if I've seen that one already. Isn't it about an artist – someone who no one appreciates but then she ends up selling lots of her paintings?

Woman: That's right. If you want to have another look, the film is called Imagine. It really holds your attention.

Man: Thanks. I'll have another look after this call.

Woman: So, you know what the prizes are? It's $500 for third place, up to $2000 for the overall winner. And of course, the winning films are shown in a theatre, so the public can see them too.

Man: That would be an amazing thing to happen. So that would be the Bridge Theatre, would it, in the city centre?

Woman: Yes. That's my favourite theatre, actually. Lovely view of the river. So, do you have any more... .
SHORT FILM COMPETITION
Rules
- The film must be no more than (1)______ long.
- Submitted before (2)______ May.
- Don't use any (3)______ with experience.
- Include a (4)______ or an animal; permission for any (5)______ used.
- Check that (6)______ subtitles contain no mistakes.
Advice
- Focus on the (7)______ first.
- Stick to a few (8)______ and locations.
- Avoid making a (9)______.
Last year
- Winner: Greg (10)______. Title: Imagine.

The film must be no more than ______ long.

It must be submitted before ______ May.

Don't use any ______ with experience.

It's necessary to include a ______ or an animal this year.

Get permission for any ______ used.

Check that ______ subtitles contain no mistakes.

Focus on the ______ before doing anything else.

Stick to a few ______ and locations.

Avoid making a ______ because not all the judges will like it.

Short film competition — The winner was Greg ______.

I. LISTENING — Part 2

You will hear five different people talking about their use of modern communications technology. Choose from A–F. Use each letter once. There is one extra letter.

I. LISTENING — Part 2 (TTS từ transcript)
Transcript — I. LISTENING — Part 2 (TTS từ transcript)
Speaker 1:
Can you believe that I didn't even have an email address before I started my latest job a few months ago? I suppose I'm suspicious of technology in general – and I've never owned a computer. Now that I've got email at work, I'm just starting to get a few personal emails from friends that I've given my address to. I really don't like it when I get a message that's been copied to lots of other friends – it seems as if they're saying 'this is important information, but I can't be bothered to contact you all personally'. It's like sending a photocopied letter to lots of different friends at the same time – who would ever do that? Sure, it would be easier – but so impersonal.

Speaker 2:
Sending text messages can be really addictive – especially if, like me, you always want to have the last word. Now that we use text, my friends and I hardly ever send emails to each other. What's the point? They just sit there, waiting for you to access your email account. Text messages are instant, and you can receive them anywhere. They aren't too expensive either – mind you, if you send enough messages, the bill really starts to add up. I reckon I spent about £40 on my mobile last month, and only about £10 of that was on voice calls. The rest went on text messages.

Speaker 3:
I know it isn't fashionable these days, but I really like sending letters. Emails are great for work, or for keeping in touch with people, but they don't have the same personal feel as letters. Which would you rather receive: a love letter or a love email? If you get a letter, you know that somebody has taken the trouble to write it by hand, address the envelope, buy a stamp and then post it. You can type a quick email in a few seconds and click 'send' without any effort at all. These days, most people never write anything longer than a postcard – and you're lucky if you get one of those rather than just a text message saying 'I'm on holiday'.

Speaker 4:
I like to visit chat rooms whenever I'm on the Internet. It's a great way to find people who have similar tastes in music and who want to swap tracks. I tend to come across the same people quite often, and I suppose I think of them as my friends now, even though we've never actually met face to face. And in some ways, I'm more open and honest in a chat room than I am when, for example, I send an email. I reckon it's easier to really be yourself when you don't know the other person, and you don't have to worry about what they'll think of you. So whatever I'm worried about, I share it with other people in that chat room. It's reassuring.

Speaker 5:
I used to send a lot of text messages, but recently, I've completely switched to instant messaging. My friends and I have all got the same software on our mobiles, and it lets us swap messages with each other instantly, and not just two people at once; three or four of us can all take part in the same conversation. Whenever I have to use text messages now – if I want to get in touch with somebody who hasn't got the instant messaging software – it seems so slow! I don't know how we used to put up with it! Maybe something even faster than instant messaging will come along soon, and then the software we've got now will seem really old-fashioned.
A. doesn't think text messages are fast enough.
B. hates it when one personal email is sent to many other people.
C. thinks the fact that you can be contacted at all times is stressful.
D. feels more at ease with online communications.
E. prefers writing by hand.
F. spends a lot more money on text messages than on voice calls.

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Speaker 2

Speaker 3

Speaker 4

Speaker 5

I. LISTENING — Part 3

You will hear an interview with tree surgeon Andrew Smith. Choose A, B, C or D. The recording is played twice.

LISTENING — Part 3

Andrew says he started to work as a tree surgeon because ______.

Andrew wishes he was more like his father in his ability to ______.

Recently, one of Andrew's clients gave positive feedback about ______.

What does Andrew like most about his job?

Andrew says the worst part of his job is having to ______.

II. LANGUAGE IN USE — Part 1

Choose the best answer A, B, C or D.

By the time you get home tonight, I ______ dinner for the whole family.

Giant pandas ______ critically endangered in the wild, and breeding them in captivity has proved difficult.

Living in a skyscraper ______ the park provides a sense of peace amidst the noise.

Had it not been for your timely help, I ______ the deadline yesterday.

I'll call you ______ the final news about the result.

Among the students in my class, Peter is ______ not only in school subjects but also in outdoor activities.

Many old customs have been ______ from generation to generation in this rural area.

Never before ______ such a spectacular firework display.

______ in 2024, the bridge is now the longest in the entire region.

Everything is ready for the upcoming field trip to the museum, ______?

______ you follow the instructions, you will be able to assemble the device easily.

Many schools now ______ digital tools into their teaching lessons to engage students.

The ideas ______ in this essay are not particularly original.

I think you are ______ if you say this unrealistic plan will work.

I'd rather you ______ so much noise while I'm trying to study for the finals.

Environmentalists are ______ pressure on the government to ban single-use plastics.

In the past, the ______ tulips became so expensive that people exchanged their bulbs for houses.

Not only have e-buses reduced emissions, ______.

Recent feedbacks of his work from many schoolmates have raised his esteem. The word closest in meaning to esteem is ______.

Hung is in a class of his own in our school because of his high proficiency in English. The word opposite in meaning to in a class of his own is ______.

II. LANGUAGE IN USE — Part 2 (Word form)

Give the correct form of each given word.

Many traditional and modern festivals, though (1)__________ (CULTURE) significant, often cause considerable harm to the environment. They are held in fragile natural environments, where the impact of large crowds is even more (2)__________ (NOTICE). These events typically attract large crowds, which lead to increased waste generation, higher energy (3)__________ (CONSUME), and significant carbon emissions. For instance, the widespread use of disposable plastics, single-use items, and non-recyclable materials at festivals results in a (4)__________ (SUBSTANCE) amount of waste, much of which ends up creating huge landfills or, worse, pollutes oceans and rivers. (5)__________ (ADD), the energy required to power stages, sound systems, and lighting is typically sourced from fossil fuels, which contribute to global warming through the release of greenhouse gases. One of the main (6)__________ (CONTRIBUTE) to the environmental impact of festivals is transportation. Many attendees who travel long distances by car, bus, or even plane, create (7)__________ (EXCEPT) high amount of carbon footprint. The influx of attendees also strains local resources like water, food supplies, and waste management services. Festivals held in natural or rural environments can be (8)__________ (INCREASE) damaging, as large crowds trample fragile ecosystems, disturb wildlife, and leave behind litter. These ecosystems are often not resilient enough to recover quickly, leading to long- term consequences for local biodiversity and community sustainability. If festivals do not take responsibility for their impact, these consequences could worsen over time. (9)__________ (FORTUNE), there are several practical solutions to make festivals more environmentally friendly. One of the most effective strategies is to use renewable energy sources, such as solar or wind power, to run festival operations. This shift could drastically reduce carbon emissions compared to the (10)__________ (RELY) on traditional, non-renewable energy sources.

II. LANGUAGE IN USE — Part 3 (Error correction)

There are FIVE mistakes. Identify and correct them.

Parents already have controls over smartphones – they should use them. Nick Price points out the
2 features on Apple and Android phones that can help parents keep their children safe. A crucial facility seems
3 to be missing from the coverage of smartphones in schools – and outside. Parental controls, who both Apple
4 and Android have, enable downtimes to be set to ensure phones don't work in school. They can also set
5 downtimes for outside school and block inappropriate apps. We use these for our 14-years-old daughter to
6 keep her safe and manage the addicted effects of phone use. Her phone automatic switches off in school time
7 and closes down for the day at 6.30 pm. Maybe more effort should be put into supporting all parents to use
8 available tools to mana

Parental controls, who both Apple 4 and Android have, enable downtimes to be set to ensure phones don't work in school. — who → ______

We use these for our 14-years-old daughter to 6 keep her safe and manage the addicted effects of phone use. — 14-years-old → ______

We use these for our 14-years-old daughter to 6 keep her safe and manage the addicted effects of phone use. — addicted → ______

Her phone automatic switches off in school time 7 and closes down for the day at 6.30 pm. — automatic → ______

Line 8: provides → ______

II. LANGUAGE IN USE — Part 4 (Arrangement)

Choose the best arrangement of utterances or sentences.

a. Tom's Dad: No, you can't. It's late now.
b. Tom: Can I watch one more film, Dad?
c. Tom: Oh, please! Just this once?

a. Mark: Don't worry! We'll get there quickly.
b. Daisy: Oh, thank you so much, Mark! That would really help because I still have a long way to walk.
c. Mark: You are welcome! Where are you taking them?
d. Daisy: I have to bring them to the library before it closes. I was afraid that I couldn't make it in time.
e. Mark: Hello Daisy, you look tired. Would you like me to help you carry those heavy books?

Dear Mom and Dad,
a. The teacher said this trip will help us improve teamwork skills and learn more about nature.
b. May I go on the trip? I promise to be careful and follow all the rules.
c. My class is planning a trip to the national park next Sunday.
d. I know you care about my safety, but everything has been arranged carefully.
e. There will be some team building activities and a guided tour.
Love,
Anna

a. Further, in addition to posing an electrical hazard, stretching wires across walkways creates a tripping hazard.
b. The most common types of injuries are slips, trips and fall.
c. Boxes, files and other items piled in walkways can create a tripping hazard.
d. Thus, make sure the wires are properly secured and covered.
e. Be certain that all the items are safely stored in their proper location to prevent build-up of clutter.

a. This in turn has an impact on how to process basic information mentally when the workers are at work.
b. For example, computers in one form or another perform many of the tasks that people used to do themselves such as office functions, opening and locking doors.
c. People generally are losing traditional practical skills which they need to function in everyday life.
d. This has come about, in my opinion, because people are now so over-reliant on machines.
e. Consequently, workers cannot do basic practical tasks in depth.

III. READING — Part 1 (Multiple-choice cloze)

Decide which answer best fits each gap.

Everybody loves a joke, right? But what if the joke is on you? That is what nine unwitting thrill-seekers will eventually discover, having signed up for the experience of a (1)______ to be blasted off (2)______ space in a new reality TV series, Space Cadets. It is, in fact, an elaborate and very expensive hoax. The nine contestants – (3)______ three actors planted to help the action along – think that they are undergoing training in Russia, but in reality they're in the south of England. They believe themselves to be (4)______ against each other for four places on a Space Shuttle flight, but the truth is, they will not leave the ground. Their spaceship will be a prop from a science fiction film, and the flight itself just an illusion created by special (5)______. But is watching a hoax of this kind legitimate entertainment or just exploitation? Practical jokes by their very nature tend to involve a certain amount of cruelty, (6)______ they are designed to make the victim feel foolish. But where do you draw the line (7)______ a bit of a laugh and something really nasty? British comedian Arthur Smith says that, in his opinion, drawn-out hoaxes go too (8)______. I quite like the idea of briefly fooling a friend, but on an enormous (9)______ like this, it's cruel. The greatest experience of your life is suddenly taken away from you, and you discover that you've been laughed at for weeks. Although practical jokes are cruel, they remain popular because we (10)______ pleasure in the misfortune of others, according to psychologists.

III. READING — Part 2 (Open cloze)

Think of ONE word which best fits each gap.

Young people who seek support online being accused of 'sadfishing'. Vulnerable young people who (1) online to seek support can find themselves being bullied and accused of sadfishing…

Young people who ______ online to seek support…

______ many find comfort by sharing…

a phenomenon that has been ______ the mocking name of sadfishing.

A report … ______ on face-to-face interviews…

using technology ______ responsibility and common sense.

accusations … could ______ more harm…

celebrities such ______ Kendall Jenner

attract attention and followers ______ social media.

students ______ are bullied for sadfishing

disappointed by ______ getting the support they need

III. READING — Part 3

Choose the correct answer to each question.

AN UNUSUAL PERSONAL CHALLENGE
A few years ago, on a flight to New Zealand, I watched the film Everest... I climbed Mount Whitney... In 2017 I decided to climb the highest peak in every European country – officially 49 mountains – in one year... I just wanted to be a role model for girls... I planned around the climate conditions... I don't climb mountains that I know I'm not really up to tackling... the south, which was always the higher one, is glacial. But with climate change, the south peak has been melting...

The word "feat" in paragraph 2 could be best replaced by ______?

What was Emma's aim in climbing the highest peak in each European country?

In the third paragraph, Emma explains that she discovered the importance of ______.

What do we learn about Emma in the fourth paragraph?

What does "it" in the fifth paragraph mean?

III. READING — Part 4

TRUE/FALSE (1–5). Complete the sentences with NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS AND/OR A NUMBER (6–10).

THE FUTURE OF THE GLOBAL HYDROLOGICAL CYCLE
A. Syukuro Manabe … quadrupling of atmospheric CO₂ … 300 years … further ahead than most conventional climate models…
B. … troposphere … evaporation and precipitation would increase … discharge … 15 per cent … water further away from where human populations are actually concentrated.
C. … soil moisture … fall by up to 40 per cent in the southern states of the United States.
D. … Ob … 42 per cent … arid deserts surrounding the Aral Sea … Yukon 47 per cent.
E. … mid-latitude rivers … Mississippi, Mekong, Nile (−18%).
F. UK Met Office: Amazon fall; Manabe +23%. Ganges/Brahmaputra dispute.
G. Labat … 15-year delay … 4 per cent per 1°C … Africa's rivers already fallen.

Manabe's climate simulation examines a shorter time frame into the future than the majority of other models.

An increase in global river discharge will directly benefit the areas where most people live.

The moisture level of soil in the southern part of the US is expected to drop by up to 40 per cent.

The UK Met Office and Manabe's team hold conflicting views regarding the future water flow of the Amazon.

According to the French research team, river flows respond immediately to changes in global temperatures.

Rising CO₂ will lead to temperature increases on the Earth's surface as well as in the ______.

Russia might revive intentions to redirect Siberian rivers to provide water for the ______.

A decrease in flow is expected for a number of ______ located in densely populated regions.

The French team employed a ______ to replace missing historical data.

Water flows of ______ have already decreased.

IV. WRITING — Part 1

Rewrite each sentence so that it has the same meaning.

It is said that the media has a profound impact on teen behavior. → The media ______.

He didn't realize the importance of saving energy until the blackout occurred. → Not until ______.

Although they were exhausted, the rescue team members kept on searching for survivors. → Exhausted ______.

He is so ambitious that he will do anything to succeed in his career. → So ______.

As soon as the new law was passed, pollution levels started to drop. → No ______.

IV. WRITING — Part 2

Rewrite using the word given. Do not change the form of the given word.

It was a mistake for you to ignore the doctor's advice. (SHOULD) You ______ the doctor's advice.

The local authorities are investigating the cause of the landslide. (LOOKING) The local authorities ______ the cause of the landslide.

My dad demands that the heater should be turned off before our bedtime. (INSISTENT) My dad ______ the heater before our bedtime.

Mary was really jealous when she saw her sister's new doll. (GREEN) Mary ______ her sister's new doll.

Tourism has increased significantly in Viet Nam over the last decade. (INCREASE) There ______ in Viet Nam over the last decade.

IV. WRITING — Part 3 (Essay)

Some people say that members of a family now are not as close to each other as they were in the past. Do you agree or disagree? Write about 220 words.

Some people say that members of a family now are not as close to each other as they were in the past. Do you agree or disagree?

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