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Mock Exam 3

Full-format mock under timed conditions

210 min·After Module 10 (Lesson 39)

Final preparation mock. Use strict exam timings — no pause between papers.

Reading & Use of English

Each part below is a sample. Sit them in order, no notes.

Part 4 — Key word transformations

  1. We arrived late because of the traffic.

    RESULT

    The traffic ____ arriving late.

  2. I regret telling him the truth.

    WISH

    I ____ him the truth.

  3. They probably won't accept the offer.

    LIKELY

    They ____ the offer.

  4. It was a mistake to take the early train.

    SHOULD

    We ____ the early train.

Part 7 — Multiple matching

Read four reviews of recent business books. For questions 1–10, choose from the reviews A–D.

A — Review A — The Long Wait

A measured, slow-paced study of patience in modern careers. Some readers will find it gentle to the point of frustration, but its case studies of executives who held their nerve are quietly persuasive.

B — Review B — Loud and Clear

An energetic, almost shouty guide to making yourself heard at work. The writing crackles, although the advice occasionally tips into the obvious.

C — Review C — After Hours

A welcome counterweight to the 'always-on' genre. Methodical, evidence-led, and surprisingly funny in places.

D — Review D — Boardroom Tales

A series of insider stories from a former CEO. Entertaining, but the strategic lessons feel thin once the anecdotes end.

  1. 1. is criticised for being unsurprising
  2. 2. praises a deliberate, unhurried approach
  3. 3. highlights an unexpectedly humorous tone
  4. 4. is enjoyed more for its stories than its lessons

Writing

Two tasks. Part 1 is compulsory; choose one Part 2 option.

Part 1·Essay (compulsory)·140–190 words

In class you discussed: 'Working from home is better for the environment than commuting.'

Write an essay using all the notes and giving reasons for your point of view.

  • pollution
  • energy use
  • (your own idea)

Part 2 — choose one

Part 2·Article·140–190 words

An English-language magazine for travellers.

Write an article about a tradition in your country that visitors should experience.

Part 2·Email·140–190 words

You receive an email from your English-speaking friend asking for advice.

Reply with advice about starting a new hobby as an adult.

Listening

Each part is played twice. Transcripts visible in Teacher Mode.

Part 4 — Long interview (multiple choice)

You will hear an interview with a climate scientist, Dr Elena Rao, about her recent expedition.

Part 4 audio

Tap play to listen. Drag the timeline to jump anywhere.

  1. 1. Dr Rao says the most difficult part of the expedition was…

    • A the cold.
    • B the isolation.
    • C the equipment failures.

  2. 2. What surprised her most about the data they collected?

    • A how quickly conditions changed.
    • B how stable some measurements were.
    • C how many species had moved.

  3. 3. What does she think governments should focus on next?

    • A funding small local projects.
    • B replacing fossil-fuel infrastructure.
    • C educating the next generation.

Speaking

Test in pairs of candidates; one examiner asks, one assesses.

Part 1 — Interview (2 min)

  1. How long have you been studying English?
  2. What do you find easiest, and hardest, about English?
  3. How do you see yourself using English in the future?

Part 2 — Long turn (1 min each)

Candidate A

1 min long turn

Compare these photographs of people working in different environments.

Photo 1: people working in different environments
Photo 1
Photo 2: people working in different environments
Photo 2

Follow-up (other candidate, 30s): Which environment do you think is more productive, and why?

Candidate B

1 min long turn

Compare these photographs of people learning new technology.

Photo 1: people learning new technology
Photo 1
Photo 2: people learning new technology
Photo 2

Follow-up (other candidate, 30s): Why might these people be learning these skills?

Part 3 — Collaborative task (2 + 1 min)

Examiner prompt sheet

How can we encourage people to live more sustainably?

education
taxes
public transport
advertising campaigns
recycling rules

Now decide which two would be most effective.

Part 4 — Discussion (4 min)

  1. Whose responsibility is it to fix the climate — governments, companies, or individuals?
  2. How optimistic are you about the next ten years? Why?