A m b r I d g e university press

become used to bad news? Would it be better if more good news was
reported?
You should write at least 250 words.
Use your own ideas, knowledge and experience and support your arguments with
examples and relevant evidence.

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Practice Test 3
SPEAKING
CANDIDATE`S CUE CARD
Task 3
THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY
There will soon be a public holiday in the country your examiner comes
from. You want to find out about the holiday.
Ask the examiner about:
the name of the public holiday
the significance of the holiday
availability of services on the day
(banks/shops/cinemas)
things for visitors to do
how she/he plans to spend the day
INTERVIEWER`S NOTES
THE PUBLIC HOLIDAY
Choose a lesser known public holiday from your country. Be prepared to
provide some accurate information on the history and significance of the
day. If in-country, tell the candidate how you will spend the day.
If you are in a non-English speaking country, tell the candidate how people
normally spend this day back home.
Provide information about the availability of shops, services and banks on
the day.

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Practice Test 4
LISTENING
SECTION 1 Questions 1-12
Questions 1-5
Circle the appropriate letter
1
Where is the administration building?
Example What are the students looking for?
A
Main Hall
C
Old Hall
B
Great Hall
D
Old Building
2
How many people are waiting in the queue?
A 50
B  100