Cambridge Samples_2022 - Egis

Use of English: Ten more practice tests for the Cambridge C1 Advanced Cambridge C1 Advanced | Parts 1–4 10 exam-styled practice tests 40 texts | 300 individual assessments Answers included ISBN: 9781916129771 Publication: 2020 These sample tests have been written to closely replicate the Cambridge C1 exam experience and so each one follows the same structure and wording as official test papers. Each print-ready test comprises: Part 1: Multiple choice cloze Part 2: Open cloze Part 3: Word formation Part 4:

Key word transformations Write-in answer sheets, answer keys and a markscheme complete this large bank of high-quality practice material for students preparing for the Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE). About the author Billie Jago is an ELT writer, consultant and teacher trainer who creates digital learning materials and assessment resources for National Geographic and Pearson Education. Having previously taught internationally, she now delivers online training seminars to global teaching audiences. Sample material | not for distribution

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Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English Part 1 Multiple choice Test 1 For questions 1–8, read the text below and decide which answer best fits each gap. In the separate answer sheet, mark the appropriate answer (A, B, C or D). The world’s happiest country For the past three years, Norway has been (1) _____________ number one in the UN’s World Happiness Report – the list of the happiest countries in the world. In 2017, Norway (2) _____________ Denmark because of its sense of community, education system, work–life balance and the personal freedoms its citizens enjoy.

(3) _____________ some parts of the country not getting any sunlight for a large part of the year, the Norwegians suggest that their ‘hygge’ lifestyle – a feeling of contentment and well-being through the simple things in life – is one of the reasons for their success. Their generous parental leave and flexibility at work gives them time to (4) _____________ their personal interests, and the country is also (5) _____________ considered one of the best in the world in which to be a mother and a working woman. There is (6) _____________ no gender pay gap, and there are free childcare places for all children over the age of one. So, what other countries made the Top 10?

Denmark, Norway and Finland were next, followed by The Netherlands and Switzerland. Further (7) _____________ , New Zealand, Canada and Australia took spots 8, 9 and 10. In fact, each of these countries has something in common, and analysts believe this might have something to do with the level of happiness displayed among their citizens. Each country has a relatively small population compared to its size, and lots of tranquil, almost untouched outdoor spaces that provide enough room for people to (8) _____________ and find their own corner of paradise.

1 A ranked B numbered C placed D put 2 A kicked out B knocked C displaced D removed 3 A Although B However C But D Despite 4 A pursue B chase C undertake D follow 5 A highly B widely C slightly D nearly 6 A only B almost C still D yet 7 A ahead B distance C ashore D afield 8 A stock up B make room C spread out D lay out Sample material | not for distribution

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Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English Part 2 Open cloze Test 1 For questions 9–16, read the text below and decide which word best fits each gap. Use only one word for each gap. In the separate answer sheet, write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter. Las Fallas Las Fallas is the one of the biggest street festivals in Europe and is held annually in Valencia, Spain’s third-largest city. The festivities occur throughout the month of March and include daily firework displays known (9) _____________ La Mascleta , and traditional Valencian costumes (10) _____________ display, worn by local falleras (females) and falleros (males).

One of the best things about the festival is the unveiling of the cartoon-like installations, (11) _____________ every barrio , or area, has designed and made. Some depict satirical scenes, political figures or even romantic stories. On March 19 th each year, (12) _____________ installation is set on fire, except one – the 14-metre- high Virgin Mary statue in one of Valencia’s main squares. Here, flowers are offered to her (13) _____________ what is called La Ofrenda . This flowery figure remains in one piece for two–three weeks after Las Fallas ends.

The origins of the festival are uncertain, but it’s thought to (14) _____________ come from the ancient tradition of starting fires to celebrate the change of seasons. The first written record to mention Fallas is from the second half of the 18 th century, (15) _____________ the Valencian government made laws governing where fires could be set. By the morning after La Crema , the final night of the Las Fallas celebration, everything will have (16) _____________ meticulously cleaned up, leaving no trace of the festival ever happening … until the next year. Sample material | not for distribution

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Cambridge C1 Advanced Use of English Part 3 Word formation Test 1 For questions 17–24, use the stem word on the right to form the correct word that fills each gap. In the separate answer sheet, write your answers in capital letters, using one box per letter. Mudlarking An unusual hobby for some, mudlarking – looking for rare objects next to a tidal river – is becoming (17)____________________ popular. The number of people requesting (18)____________________ from the Port Authority of London to do this reached new highs last year.

A recent survey has shown that (19)____________________ are seeing their hobby as a way to (20)____________________ and recycle old treasures, but, recently, many mudlarkers have seen a (21)____________________ number of plastic bottles, wet wipes, and plastic bags on the river banks; the (22)____________________ signature of today’s throwaway society. INCREASE PERMIT ENTHUSE USE WORRY MISTAKE When the tide goes out, the top layer of shingle appears through a patch of mud. Often, a variety of washed-up artefacts are revealed. Some may be of historical (23)____________________ , but most are simply bits of unused, old junk.

However, some of the more valuable items recently discovered on the banks of the River Thames include Victorian china, 16 th - century clay pipe bowls, Medieval pots and Roman roof tiles. From these items, mudlarkers believe they can find out more about their city and raise (24)____________________ of the issues that many of our rivers are facing – waste and plastic pollution. SIGNIFY AWARE Sample material | not for distribution

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