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FCE Reading and Use of English

Part 1: Multiple Choice Cloze

For Questions 1-8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning.
Example (0) A) band B) set C) series D) branch

What is Genealogy
Genealogy is a (0) ........ of history. It concerns family history, (1) ........ than the
national or world history studied at school. It doesn't merely involve drawing a
family tree, however - tracing your family history can also (2) ........ in learning
about your roots and identity. The Internet enables millions of people worldwide
to (3) ........ information about their family history, without great (4) ........ .

People who research their family history often (5) ........ that it's a fascinating
hobby which (6) ........ a lot about where they come from and whether they have
famous ancestors. According to a survey involving 900 people who had
researched their family history, the chances of discovering a celebrity in your past
are one in ten. The survey also concluded that the (7) ........ back you follow your
family line, the more likely you are to find a relation who was much wealthier
than you are. However, the vast majority of people who (8) ........ in the survey
discovered they were better off than their ancestors.

Questions
Gap 1 instead / rather / except / sooner
Gap 2 cause / mean / result / lead
Gap 3 accomplish / access / approach / admit
Gap 4 fee / price / charge / expense
Gap 5 describe / define / remark / regard
Gap 6 reveals / opens / begins / arises
Gap 7 older / greater / higher / further
Gap 8 attended/ participated/ included / associated
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 2: Open Cloze
For questions 1-8, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
Example (0) AS

Motorbike Stunt Rider

I work (0) as
... a motorbike stunt rider - that is, I do tricks on my motorbike at
shows. The Le Mans racetrack in France was (1) where ........ I first saw some guys doing
motorbike stunts. I'd never seen anyone riding a motorbike using just the back
so
wheel before and I was (2) ........ impressed I went straight home and
taught (3) myself
........ to do the same. It wasn't very long before I began to earn my
living at shows performing my own motorbike stunts.

in
I have a degree (4) ........ mechanical engineering; this helps me to look at the
wich lies behind each stunt. In addition to being responsible for design
physics (5) ........
out every stunt I do. People often
changes to the motorbike, I have to work (6) ........
from some minor mechanical
think that my work is very dangerous, but, apart (7) ........
problem happening occasionally during a stunt, nothing ever goes wrong. I never
any kind of danger because I'm very experienced.
feel in (8) ........
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 3: Word Formation
For Questions 1-8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap. There is an
example at the beginning.
Example:
(0) COMMONLY

An Incredible Vegetable
Garlic, a member of the Lilliaceae family which also includes onions,
commonly
is (0) ................... (COMMON) used in cooking all around the world. China is
currently the largest (1) ..........................
producer (PRODUCT) of garlic, which is particularly
associated with the dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe. It is native to
central Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to
illness
prevent and cure (2) .......................... (ILL) In ancient Egypt, workers building the
pyramids were given garlic to keep them strong, while Olympic athletes in Greece
ate it to increase their resistance to infection. The forefather of antibiotic
effective
medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed garlic was as (3) ..................... (EFFECT) as
penicillin in treating infections. Modern-day (4) …………………....... (SCIENCE) have
scientists

proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria and even some viruses, so it can be very
addition
useful for people who have coughs and colds. In (5) ....................... (ADD), some
doctors believe that garlic can reduce blood (6) .......................
pressure (PRESS) The
disadvantage
only (7) ...................... (ADVANTAGE) to this truly amazing food is that the strong
spicy
and rather (8) ....................... (SPICE) smell of garlic is not the most pleasant!
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 4: Key Word Transformation
For questions 1-6, 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 two and five words, including the word given. For example:

A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

DRIVEN
We ..................................... a very friendly taxi driver.

Answer: WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY

1) Joan was in favour of visiting the museum.

IDEA
a good idea to go
Joan thought it would be .................................. to the museum.

2) Arthur has the talent to become a concert pianist.

THAT
talented that he
Arthur is so .................................. could become a concert pianist.

3) ''Do you know when the match starts, Sally?'' asked Mary.
IF
if she knews what
Mary asked Sally ................... time the match started.

4) I knocked for ages at Ruth's door but I got no reply.

LONG
spent a long time
I .................... knocking at Ruth's door but I got no reply.

5) Everyone says that the band is planning to go on a world tour next year.
SAID said everyone the're
The band ............................. planning to go on a world tour next year.

6) I'd prefer not to cancel the meeting.

CALL
not call of
I'd rather ..................................... the meeting.
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 5: Multiple Choice
You are going to read an article about online safety. For questions 1-6, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think
fits best according to the text.

1) In the second paragraph the phrase 'first line of defence' suggests something
a) is the only option.
b) offers protection.
c) is an instruction.
d) shows weakness.
2) The effect of the fire was
a) worse for Katy's business than her home.
b) to ruin Katy's business.
c) not as serious for Katy's business as it could have been.
d) to make Katy start to back up her data.
3) According to the web awareness survey, our attitude to our personal safety is
rather
a) relaxed.
b) concerned.
c) positive.
d) uncertain.
4) Regarding Khaled's experience, the writer is surprised that
a) people telephone complete strangers.
b) people don't think of the results of their actions online.
c) university students take part in online discussions.
d) people sent emails to Khaled without asking permission.
5) What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
a) Always use a false name.
b) Make sure you are properly registered.
c) Limit the information you give to others.
d) Tell other users where you're studying.
6) In the final paragraph, the writer advises people
a) not to put photos online.
b) to apply for a job online.
c) not to have any personal information online.
d) to consider what may cause problems in the future.
BE WEB WISE
Protect your computer, by all means, but don't forget to protect yourself, advises web safety expert, Amanda Knox.

We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of our everyday lives - for work, fun,
study, shopping, even managing finances - it's not always easy to spot the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda Knox,
explores some of the issues lurking in cyberspace.

Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from viruses, hackers and criminals
who want to steal your data or financial information. ''Think of these as your first line of defence,'' says Amanda.

So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but what about other problems? Say you've accidentally deleted an
important file or you've been at the mercy of a natural disaster. Katy Marsh runs an online photography business from
home and when a fire destroyed part of her house it could easily have spelled ruin for her business too. ''Luckily I keep a
regular back-up of my data so it wasn't a catastrophe.'' Amanda advises that while back-ups are good to have we must
ensure we protect our computers to start with.

Whilst most of us are aware of the need to protect our computers, it seems we're more lax when it comes to looking out
for ourselves, at least according to a recent web awareness survey. Web safety specialists say better personal awareness is
needed and this is due in part to the rise of 'Social Networking' sites like 'Facebook' or 'Twitter', which allow us to connect
with people around the world with similar interests and professional backgrounds. Chris Simpson, a computer programmer,
learnt the hard way. "I joined a free online networking group in the hope of making some professional contacts to help me
find a new job. After a month, one of my online contacts invited me to take out a subscription to a club that promised
access to a network of job recruiters. It turned out to be a waste of money. I ended up a laughing stock with my mates -
they couldn't believe that someone in my job could get taken in so easily." No wonder then that Amanda warns, "It's easy
to get complacent and let our guard down when we meet someone with the same interests online."

This brings us to other potential pitfalls. Are the people you meet online who they really claim to be? Can you be sure the
person you're chatting with is in fact a 22-year-old Maths undergraduate from London and not someone merely
masquerading as a student to win your trust? Khaled, a postgrad from Manchester University, quickly realised that it was
unwise of him to post his phone number and email address in the public forum of an online academic discussion group. He
was soon bombarded with unwanted emails and nuisance phone calls. Yet, it's astonishing how many highly educated
people do this without considering the consequences that anyone in the world could use the information to make
(unwanted) contact.

When networking and joining online communities it's better to be cautious about the amount of personal information you
share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use your real name as a username when registering for a service. You could
instead use a pseudonym, or a name that doesn't give away your real identity to other users. And is it really important to
tell the world details about your school, college or any local clubs you're a member of? Sometimes it pays to be a little
vague and simply say something like 'I'm studying at college in Madrid at the moment and I'm a member of a local tennis
club'.

If you do experience problems from another user be prepared to report them for misusing the service. You'll be doing other
users a favour too. And if all else fails, check to see if it is easy to delete your account and leave the service if you choose to
and that you have the option to delete all your details. A general rule of thumb is not to post any information about
yourself that you would not be happy for the world to know - not just now but in years to come. This includes photographs
of yourself, particularly embarrassing shots of you at that party which you may later regret! It's not always easy to remove
information after it's been posted so you - not to mention your future employer - may have an unpleasant surprise a few
years down the line.
 FCE Reading and Use of English Part 6: Gapped Text
You are going to read a magazine article about a type of fruit. Six sentences have been removed from the article on
the left. Choose the most suitable sentence from the list A-G on the right for each part (1-6) of the article. There is one
extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Tongue Trickster
Never mind the tongue twister - here's the tongue trickster. Frank Parsons
reports on the craze for a strange type of fruit.

Imagine drinking a glass of pure, freshly-squeezed lemon juice with nothing added.
It's enough to turn your stomach.
1) ___
E

I watch as one-by-one they down the drink, tentative at first, and then smiling
broadly as they declare, ''It tastes just like grandma's lemonade.''

Fifty or so people crowd around a table on the rooftop terrace of Larry's small but
fashionable
swish apartment. I edge my way forward and arrive at the table that positively
groans with the array of food piled high.
2) _____
A

My host appears at my shoulder, and says, ''Here, have this.'' This turns out to be a
small red berry about the size of a blueberry, but slightly elongated, the shape of a
coffee bean.

He looks at the expression on my face. ''It's known as the miracle fruit. Just put it in
your mouth,'' he instructs, ''and chew it slightly to separate the pulp from its seed.''
D
3) _____
I obey his command and then discreetly spit the remains into my handkerchief
while his glance is averted.

''Done?'' he asks, turning back to me. I nod. He grabs a glass of the lemon juice
from a passing waiter and offers it to me. ''Now drink.'' I take a small sip, and close
my eyes. The guests are right.
B
4) _____
My host states knowingly I have experienced first-hand the phenomenon of the
Synsepalum Dulcificum, or the Miracle Fruit. This small berry has the amazing effect
of causing bitter or sour foods to taste as sweet as sugar candy.
5) _____
C
 When it comes into contact with acidic foods, like vinegar, it starts to behave like a
sweetener.

A native fruit of West Africa, the fruit was discovered by western explorers around
1725.
G
6) _____
Left uncultivated, the miracle fruit grows in bushes reaching six metres in height. It
produces crops twice yearly, usually after the rainy season, and has attractive white
flowers.

Despite being around for centuries it is only in recent years that the miracle fruit
has been cultivated as a potential sweetener. There has been some albeit limited
interest from the diet food industy. Not only that - the fruit can aid patients
receiving medical treatment that may leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth.

Sentences
A. These range from wedges of fruit, strong cheeses and pickles to plates of Brussel
sprouts.

B. It's like I've been transported back to childhood, sitting on the porch with Grandma and
her delicious homemade pop.

C. According to scientists the result happens because of a protein called miraculin.

D. Then push it around your mouth like you'd do with a piece of gum for about sixty
seconds.

E. Yet that is what the guests of host, Larry Walters, are given on their arrival at one of his
tasting parties in an upmarket district of New York.

F. Not everyone is a fan of the berry's strange effect, however.

G. They first noticed its distinctive property when they saw local people chewing the berry
before a meal.
FCE Reading and Use of English Part 7: Multiple Matching
You are going to read a selection of letters from a problem page in an International English Language magazine. For
questions 1-10, choose from the people (A-H). The people may be chosen more than once.

This Month's Letters

See this month's problems and questions submitted to us by learners of English:

A
I study English for 6 hours per week in secondary school. For 1 hour each week we have conversation
classes with a native speaker of English where we talk about topics such as drugs, politics and culture. I
know it's a really good opportunity to practise my spoken English, but I never make a contribution to the
discussion. It's not that I don't have an opinion, or that I'm shy, but more that I don't have the vocabulary
to express my views. I feel really frustrated at the end of the lesson. Nobody else in the group seems to
have the same problem.
Katalin

B
I'm a 24-year-old business student from Malaysia and I've been attending English classes at night school
for the past 5 years. Up to now I've considered myself to be a good student. Last month I went to Britain
to visit my relatives over there and it was awful. People found my pronunciation difficult to follow and I
couldn't understand them either. What went wrong? My English teacher is very good and I always score
the highest in grammar tests.
Fazlinda

C
I'm writing to ask your opinion on a matter which is really annoying me. My English teacher never corrects
my mistakes when I am speaking. Isn't that her job? How am I going to improve otherwise? Also she's
always telling me that now I'm an advanced student, I should forget all the rules of grammar that I learnt
when I was younger.
Gunther

D
Can you help me? I really want to speak English the right way, with the correct accent. Do you have any
good ideas? I have a particular problem with sounds like 's'. I plan to work in the UK in the future and
nobody will take me seriously if my English pronunciation is anything short of excellent.
Jose

E
I am working as an au pair in London looking after 2 small children. I love my job but the way that English
people speak is a little puzzling. For example, I often hear them say things like 'more friendlier', whereas I
thought it should be 'more friendly'. It also seems to be common for them to say 'we was' instead of 'we
were'. Can you explain this? Would it be impolite of me to correct them?
Lana
F
I am an intermediate student of English (I have been studying it for 3 years). I'm quite good at reading and
writing but listening is very difficult for me. My teacher suggested that I listen to the BBC World Service
every day in order to improve my listening. The problem is that it's hard for me to understand every
word. Do you have any ideas about how to make listening to the radio less difficult? I like listening to the
news and knowing what's going on in the world.
Yuki

G
I have studied English for 5 years at school but for the past 6 months I have been doing self-study using
the Internet and books to improve. There are lots of materials to choose but I'm not sure what is best for
me and how I should use them. I really would like to take the FCE examination but don't know how to
study on my own. Should I take a course in my local school - which is a little expensive for me now - or is it
possible to prepare for the exam doing self-study?
Paula

H
Could you please give me some advice on a problem I have at the moment with my English studies. I
decided to go to the UK to improve my English but the college I am studying in at present is full of people
from my own country. Although the teachers tell us we should only try to speak in English with each
other, it is very difficult to do this, especially in our free time when we go out together. I am worried that
my speaking will not improve.
Maria

Which person…
1. would appear not to have an English teacher? Paula "G"
2. doesn't like studying with people from their own country? Maria "H"
3. has a job in the UK? Lana "E"
4. enjoys keeping up with current affairs? Yuki "F"
5. feels that the teacher isn't doing their job properly? Gunther "C"
6. uses English speaking radio stations to practise English? Yuki "F"
7. had a shock when they visited Britain? Fazlinda "B"
8. wants to avoid speaking their own language? Maria "H"
9. wants to speak English like a native speaker? Jpse "D"
10.feels they are the only person with their difficulty? Katalin "A"