Part 1
Title: Studying black bears
After studying North America’s wild bears in the …. way, wildlife biologist Luke Robertson felt no closer to understanding the creatures.
Straight | common | everyday | conventional
conventional
Title: The origin of language
Did we all start talking at around the same time …. of the manner in which our brains had begun to develop?
Title: Training sports champions
What are the abilities that a … sports person needs? PROFESSION
PROFESSIONAL
My brother now earns far less than he did when he was younger.
NEARLY
My brother …………… much now as he did when he was younger.
DOES NOT/DOESN’T EARN|NEARLY SO/AS. DOES NOT/DOESN’T MAKE | NEARLY SO/AS
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 six words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).
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Part 4
Title: Studying black bears
The ….. this has given him into their behaviour has allowed him to dispel certain myths about bears.
Perception | awareness | insight | vision
insight
Title: The origin of language
One recent theory is that human beings have evolved in ….. a way that we are programmed for language from the moment of birth.
such
Title: Training sports champions
To guarantee that opponents can be …., speed, stamina and agility are essential, not to mention outstanding natural talent.
COME
OVERCOME
They are demolishing the old bus station and replacing it with a new one.
PULLED
The old bus station is ………… with a new one.
BEING PULLED DOWN | AND (BEING) REPLACED. TO BE PULLED DOWN | AND REPLACED
Read the text below and think of the word that best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
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Part 2
Title: New uses for salt mines
Nowadays, the specific microclimates in disused mines have been …. for the treatment of respiratory illnesses such as asthma.
Exploited | extracted | exposed | extended
exploited
Title: The origin of language
In …. words, language came about as a result of an evolutionary change in our brains at some stage.
other
Title: Training sports champions
Both a rigorous and comprehensive …. regime and a highly nutritious diet are vital for top-level performance.
FIT
FITNESS
The number of students now at university has reached an all-time high, apparently.
THE
The number of students now at university is ……….. been, apparently.
THE HIGHEST | (THAT/WHICH) IT HAS EVER/IT’S EVER
Read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).
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Part 1
Title: New uses for salt mines
Geological …. of salt mines were formed millions of years ago, when what is now land, lay under the sea.
Deposits | piles | stores | stocks
deposits
Title: The origin of language
Language …. well be programmed into the brain but, ….. this, people still need stimulus from others around them.
could, may, might – despite
Title: Training sports champions
It is carbohydrates, rather than proteins and fat, that provide athletes with the …. they need to compete. ENDURE
ENDURANCE
I’m disappointed with the Fishers’ new album when I compare it to their previous one.
COMPARISON
I think the Fishers’ new album is …… their previous one.
DISAPPOINTING/A DISAPPOINTMENT | IN COMPARISON WITH/TO
Read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).
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Part 3
Title: New uses for salt mines
It is hard to believe that salt is now such a cheap .........
Provision | utility | material | commodity
commodity
Title: The origin of language
From studies, we know that …. children are isolated from human contact and have not learnt to construct sentences before they are ten, it is doubtful they will ever do so.
if, when, whenever
Title: Training sports champions
This means that pasta is more …. than eggs or meat. BENEFIT
BENEFICIAL
Anna got the job even though she didn’t have much experience in public relations.
SPITE
Anna got the job ……….. of experience in public relations.
IN SPITE OF | A/HER LACK
How much time have you got for Paper 1?
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