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Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam FCE
University of Cambridge
First Certificate in English
(FCE)
University of Cambridge
First Certificate in English
(FCE)
Reading FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
Part 1 You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 1–8 , choose the answer ( A , B , C or D ) which you think fits best according to the text.
Paper 1: Reading (1 hour)
The bus was crowded with tourists, most of whom, like us, were unfamiliar with local customs and probably unsure of which stop to get off at. It was the middle of summer, and we were already hot and tired, even though it was still morning. The bus had no air conditioning and, as there weren't any free seats, we'd been standing for at least twenty minutes as the rusty old vehicle made its way along the winding, bumpy roads. It was an effort for us to keep our balance and not fall down or bump into other passengers as the bus went round sharp bends or swerved to avoid the numerous holes in the road. Because there were so many people around us, it was difficult to see out of the windows, so we weren't quite sure where we were. Thinking, after the bus had crossed a bridge, that we had reached the ancient site that we wanted to visit, we pressed the button by the door to let the driver know that we wanted to get off at the next stop. When the bus stopped and the doors opened, however, we realised that the site was still a long way off, and so we stayed on board. No one got off the bus. The doors closed and the bus set off again. Just before the next stop, another passenger must have pressed the button, because, on reaching the stop, the bus once more came to a noisy halt and the doors opened with a loud rattle. However, once again, no one got off. We had been too busy chatting to see who it was who had pressed the button and, unaware of our predicament, we continued our conversation. However, after a few moments, we realised that the bus hadn't set off again. Sensing that something was wrong, all the passengers turned and looked in the direction of the driver. To our horror, the enormous bus driver had got out of his seat, obviously with some effort, since he was bright red, and was heading straight towards us with a face like thunder. He stopped a few metres from us and started shouting at the top of his deep, booming voice. His voice matched his expression perfectly. Perhaps fortunately, we didn't speak the language, so we understood nothing of what he was yelling. We realised that he was angry with us because the button had been pressed twice, forcing him to stop the bus for no reason since nobody had got off. Sorry, sorry,' I said, trying to sound as apologetic as possible, and with a pained expression on my face.We're really sorry,' my friend added, but we only did it once. It wasn't us the second time. It must have been someone else. We weren't sure where to get off, you see and ....' Her voice gradually trailed off as she saw the blank look on the bus driver's face. There was obviously no reason to continue. He looked even angrier than before – if that was possible. Still fuming, he turned round and got back into his seat. The bus set off again. We thought it wise to move away from the door so that we wouldn't be blamed if someone pressed the button a third time. We were pretty sure that if it happened again, we would be physically thrown off the bus - at best! Eventually, we arrived at our destination, not a moment too soon, we felt, and we got off the bus with a great sense of relief. As the vehicle moved off, we could just make out, through the cloud of dust that it left behind, a group of boys who were standing at the rear window. They were looking at us and laughing. We wondered if we had been the victims of a practical joke.Oh, well, let's just hope we don't get on the same bus on the way back!' my friend remarked as we headed for the wonders of the ancient ruins which were still some way ahead of us. line 17 line 37
Reading FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
Part 2
A Swimmers have even been known to be joined by
whales!
B I, on the other hand, am much less interested in
team sports.
C They end up swimming in packs which can be quite a
tangle of arms and legs when they turn at the buoys.
D Although, on this occasion, the race took place in a
standard swimming pool.
E It certainly needs a lot of preparation.
F My mother spent a lot of weekends taking Mike and
me to competitions in different towns and cities.
G I was three years old when I learnt to swim at our
local pool.
H There, the course was set in the rowing basin.
You are going to read an article about a woman who is a marathon swimmer. Seven sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A–H the one which fits each gap (9–15). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use. For as long as I can remember, I have been swimming. 9 My brother, Mike, who was then nine, trained five days a week with the local swimming team, so I soon got used to the idea that competitive swimming would be part of my life too. Mike was excellent at the sprints, the 50-metre and 100-metre races. Joining the world of competitive swimming, I began to realise that, while I didn’t have the edge for such bursts of speed, I had plenty of strength and stamina for the 800-metre and 1,500-metre events. 10 When we were scheduled for different competitions on the same day, my father took one of us to the other venue. Mike managed to get a gold in the national championships, but then he gave up racing for water polo, a move that my father really seemed to approve of. Since then he has obtained a place on the national polo team and taken part in quite a few international tournaments. 11 I suppose I have simply become accustomed to working on my own, and having to rely on what I can achieve for myself. I was actually making a name for myself in the 1,500-metre freestyle races, where it was becoming rare for me not to finish in one of the first three places. Then one day Daisy, who is my e-pal from Australia, told me that she had become hooked on marathon swimming. Marathon swimming usually takes place in the sea or in large lakes. One of the most popular races is the 10-km race, but some other distances are 1 mile, 5 km and 10 miles. Marathon swimming has been popular among endurance athletes since the early 1990s, and the 10-km race became an Olympic event at the Beijing Games in 2008. 12 Participants raced one kilometre down one side of the basin, round a marker buoy and a kilometre up the other side, then round the same course another four times. Daisy warned me that the world of marathon swimming was very different from the swimming that I knew. One of the most obvious differences is the temperature of the sea or a lake compared to a heated pool. Other notable difficulties include waves and currents, seaweed, floating rubbish (imagine swimming along and bumping into a dead dog), fumes from escort boats, jellyfish and other marine life. 13 Marathon swimmers need quite a tough attitude too. 14 There is always a danger that some are tempted to kick, grab, push or pull when they believe that others are doing the same to them. I’ve taken part in several events now, some of them international ones, and my successes are giving me an appetite for more. 15 In training, I swim about 90 kilometres a week, though mostly in a pool. Best of all, I sometimes compete in events where Daisy is swimming too. Marathon Swimmer Sharon Rose tells of her experiences as a marathon swimmer.
Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Reading
You are going to read a magazine article about people who have unusual houses. For questions 16–30 ,
- has a different home fairly frequently? Which person
- may be in different places without a change of home?
- was forced to have a certain type of home because of regulations?
- has to let in certain people sent by the owner of the property?
- has received official recognition or praise for their home?
- uses their home for business purposes?
- lives in a building designed for a specific job?
- used to earn a lot of money?
- really appreciates being close to nature?
- does repair and maintenance jobs on their home as part of their work?
- would appear to have opportunities for luxury recreational activities?
- must find the internet a very important tool at times?
- is qualified to design homes?
- would appreciate better heating?
- is thinking about changing their career?
- Part
Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Writing
Part 1 You must answer this question. Write your answer in 120–150 words in an appropriate style.
1 You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Martin, who is planning to go
camping for the first time. Read Martin’s email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Martin, using all your notes.
Paper 2: Writing (1 hour 20 minutes)
From: Martin Grigorevich Sent: 2nd April Subject: camping trip How are you? You’ve often told me about your camping holidays, and how much you and your friends enjoy them. Well, a friend and I have decided that we’d like to visit your country for our first ever camping holiday. We’d like to know the best areas to go to for this type of holiday. We could go to an official campsite or simply find a suitable place in the countryside. Which do you think would be better? Also, can you give me some advice about the equipment and clothing that we’ll need? We’re planning to come in July, and it would be great if we could meet up with you. Will this be possible? Write back soon. Martin Write your email. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling and punctuation in a style appropriate for the situation. Say which and why. Suggest … No, because … Great idea!
Writing FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
Part 2 Write an answer to one of the questions 2–5 in this part. Write your answer in 120–180 words in an appropriate style. Put the question number at the top of the page.
2 You recently saw this notice in an English-language magazine called The Bookworm’s Friend.
OPINIONS WANTED! Have you been greatly impressed or disappointed by a work of fiction you recently read? If so, send us a review of the book. Include information about the plot and characters, and say whether you would recommend this book to others. The best reviews will be published in our next issue. Write your review.
3 You have seen this announcement in your school magazine.
An Amazing Leisure Activity Do you do a leisure activity that you would like to recommend to others? Write an article telling us about it. Say what the activity is, why you like it and who you would recommend it for. We will publish the three most interesting articles. Write your article.
4 You have decided to enter a short story competition in an English-language newspaper.
The story must begin with the following words: Vera knew that it would be very dangerous, but she had to help her friends. Write your story.
5 Answer one of the following two questions based on your reading of one of the set books.
(a) This is part of an email from your English-speaking e-pal.
I really enjoyed the book that you sent me. I’d love to have some adventures like the ones the main characters experienced. Would you like to experience any adventures like theirs? Why/Why not? Write an email to your friend to answer these questions. Write your email.
(b) You see the following notice at the end of a magazine article about a popular novel.
People might say that, although the main character changed in some ways during the story, not all of those changes were positive. Write an article, saying whether you agree with this or not, and why. The best article will be published in this magazine. Write your article.
Use of English FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
Part 2 For questions 13–24 , 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). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Example: 0 who
The Brothers Churchill
Winston Churchill, (0) was prime minister of the UK from May 1940 to
July 1945, famously led Britain to victory in the Second World War (WWII), and has
(13) called the greatest Briton ever. (14) is not so well known,
however, is the quiet, yet important role played (15) his younger brother,
Jack. Indeed, one author even wrote (16) Winston was an only child!
Although Winston, following (17) his father's footsteps, was involved
in politics for most of his life, Jack was not. Nevertheless, in other respects,
(18) lives were very similar. They both fought in South Africa during
the Boer War in 1900, where they showed extreme bravery. They both also fought
(19) their country during the First World War (WWI). Noted for his great
organisational skills, Winston was in charge (20) the Royal Navy at the
start of both world wars. Jack, on the other hand, served in the army throughout WWI.
During WWII, in addition (21) his regular job, Jack also worked on a daily basis
(22) Winston's private secretary, in (23) of having serious
health problems himself. Although he has been largely ignored by the history books,
Jack's valuable skills and companionship must (24) helped his brother, and
therefore the country, considerably during this extremely difficult period.
who
Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Use of English
Part 3 For questions 25–34 , 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). Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS.
Example: 0 ELdErLy
Help at Home
The Halport Home Helpline has been providing the (0) , ELDER
and others with permanent or temporary health problems with support and
(25) since 1999. ASSIST
We are a charitable (26) that depends on the many ORGANISE
voluntary workers from Halport who willingly set aside some of their free time to help
people who are less (27) than themselves. For people FORTUNE
who, because of ill health or (28) , require help with ABILITY
housework, (29) , or trips to the hospital or health centre, SHOP
we are only a phone call away, any time of the night or day.
All of our volunteers, aged from 18 to 80, have a (30) in QUALIFY
first aid and have undergone rigorous tests before being awarded a
(31) with which Halport Home Helpline guarantees CERTIFY
their reliability and (32) for the job. SUITABLE
So, whatever your problem, (33) of how big or small it REGARD
might be, don’t hesitate to call and let us know how we can help you. We are
working to (34) community ties in Halport, and to make STRONG
our town a better place for all its residents.
elderly
Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Listening
Part 1 You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1–8 , choose the best answer, ( A , B or C ).
1 You hear a young man talking about bungee jumping.
Why did he make his first jump?
A His friends persuaded him that he’d enjoy it.
B He knew he had to get over his fears.
C He wanted someone’s admiration.
2 You overhear a conversation.
What do you learn about the man’s children and their outing?
A They were very frightened at times.
B They got really dirty.
C They were running around all day.
3 You hear a woman talking.
What do you learn about her new neighbours?
A They’ve got naughty children.
B They try to include her in the community.
C They make too much noise.
4 You overhear a conversation.
How does the man feel about shopping?
A It can be fun as well as informative.
B It’s the best way to meet people socially.
C It’s important to find the best bargains.
5 You hear a teacher talking to some students.
What does the teacher place most emphasis on?
A how much information to gather for their project
B what sort of information to gather for their
project
C what to do with the information they’ve
gathered for their project
6 You hear a doctor talking to a patient.
What does the doctor want the patient to do?
A take vitamins
B go on a diet
C be more active
7 You overhear a man speaking on the phone.
How does the man feel?
A grateful
B annoyed
C disappointed
8 You hear two people talking about a girl.
How did the girl act at the dentist’s?
A She shouted a lot.
B She cried a lot.
C She was calm.
Paper 4: Listening (approximately 40 minutes)
Listening FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
You will hear a journalist’s description of school life in a village when he was young. For questions 9–18 , complete the sentences.
THE VILLAGE SCHOOL
The school had a large 9 covered in grass.
The children could eat 10 in one of the modern extensions.
In lots of village schools, teachers taught children from different 11 in the same
classroom.
The speaker used to admire children who could 12 in both hands while they
cycled to school.
The girls liked to play games on the tarmac or hold 13 there.
The owner of the cottage next to the school had a 14 that he took a lot of pride in.
There was a steep drop from the playground wall to the 15 next to it.
The children interviewed the 16 of the watermill.
On snowy days the children used to polish the snow until they had slides made of
When snow prevented the high school kids from going to school, they used to visit the village school to take part in
18 with the children there.
Part 2
Listening FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
Part 4 You will hear an interview with a mature student called Jessie Jolly. For questions 24–30 , choose the best answer ( A , B or C ).
24 Jessie wanted to become a student because she
A no longer liked being a judge.
B felt the need to do something different.
C is too old to be a judge.
25 Jessie has chosen subjects that
A have interested her for a long time.
B she has taken classes in before.
C mainly concern mental health.
26 What sums up the reactions of other students?
A Generally, they have helped Jessie to fit in.
B Jessie was right to be concerned about what their reactions might be.
C They have accepted Jessie more easily than her tutors have.
27 What does Jessie think about the intellectual side of being a student?
A She is not as intellectual as some of the younger students.
B She has skills and experience that can help her with this.
C She usually needs to get help and opinions from some of the better students.
28 What do we learn about Jessie’s tutors?
A They prefer not to emphasise her strengths.
B They probably won’t set her very challenging exams.
C They help her work out where she needs to improve.
29 What is true about Jessie’s social activities as a student?
A She mixes socially with students of different educational interests.
B She doesn’t do any physical exercise.
C She is one of the best cooks among the students.
30 Jessie’s final comments show that she
A feels that she has already done more than enough for others.
B wants to do something useful for others.
C has a low opinion of modern society.
Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Speaking
Part 2 Student A
- Why do you think people enjoy doing these sports? Student B
- What do you think the attractions of these forms of entertainment are?
Paper 5: Speaking (14 minutes)
Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack FCE Practice Exam Speaking – Teacher’s
Part 1 3 minutes (5 minutes for groups of 3) Interlocutor: Good morning/afternoon/evening. My name is and this is my colleague,. And your names are? First of all, we’d like to know something about you.
- Where do you live (Student A)?
- And you (Student B)?
- What can you tell us about living there?
- And what about you? Select one or more questions from any of the following categories, as appropriate.
Likes and Dislikes
- What are/were your favourite subjects at school?
- Do you prefer to be with others or to spend time on your own?
- What do you like to do when you don’t have school or work?
- Do you have a pet, or would you like to have one?
Education and Work
- What do you think the most important things are when choosing a job or career?
- Would you like to continue your studies after you’ve finished school? (Why/Why not?)
- What things make it difficult to study and how do you deal with them?
- Which do you think is more important, job satisfaction or a good salary?
Home Life
- What can you tell us about your family?
- What do you like or not like about your home?
- What are the good points about the neighbourhood you live in?
Leisure and Entertainment
- How important are books to you?
- Do you think electronic games are more fun than board games?
- What do you like to do at weekends?
- What sorts of programme do you like to watch on TV?
- Which is better, watching a film on TV or at the cinema?
The Media
- How do you usually find out what’s happening in the world?
- Do you regularly read a newspaper? (Why/Why not?)
- How important do you think it is to follow the news?
Travel
- What is the most interesting place for tourists to visit in your area?
- Which parts of your own country would you like to visit? (Why?)
- What do you like to do when you are on holiday?
Speaking – Teacher’s FCE Practice Exam Journeys B2 Teacher’s Resource Pack
Part 2 4 minutes (6 minutes for groups of three) Sports Interlocutor: In this part of the test, I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I’d like you to talk about your photographs on your own for about a minute, and also to answer a short question about your partner’s photographs. (Student A) , it’s your turn first. Here are your photographs. They show people taking part in different sports. Give Student A a copy of page 113. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say why you think people enjoy doing these sports. All right? Student A: [1 minute] Interlocutor: Thank you. Can I have the photos, please? ( Student B) , which of these activities would you prefer to do? Student B: [Approximately 20 seconds] Interlocutor: Thank you. Entertainment Now, (Student B) , here are your photographs. They show different forms of entertainment. Give Student B a copy of page 113. I’d like you to compare the photographs, and say what you think the attractions of these forms of entertainment are. All right? Student B: [1 minute] Interlocutor: Thank you. Can I have the photos, please? ( Student A) , do you enjoy dancing? Student A: [Approximately 20 seconds.] Interlocutor: Thank you.