Session One, Level 3 Written Paper

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4132/01 4063/01

London Tests of English

Level 3

May 2007
Time: 2 hours

Materials required for examination

Items included with question papers

Cassette player

Information sheets

1 Cassette per 10 Candidates

Instructions to Candidates

Your candidate details:

Step 1: Write your surname, initials and signature in the boxes at the top right of the page.

Step 2: - If you have been given a label containing your details then stick it carefully in the box at

the top left of the page.

- If you have not been given a label, then write your centre number and candidate number in

the boxes at the top left of the page.

Do not use pencil. Use blue or black ink. Some tasks must be answered with a cross in a box ( ). If you

change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box ( ) and then mark your new answer with

a cross ( ). For Task 5 indicate which question you are answering by marking the box ( ).

Answer ALL the questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided in this question paper.

Information for Candidates

The marks for the various tasks are shown in round brackets: e.g. (15 marks).

There are 5 tasks in this question paper. The total mark for this paper is 100.

There are 20 pages in this question paper. Any blank pages are indicated.

Advice to Candidates

Write your answers neatly.

You should remove information sheets 1 and 2 (pages 7–8) to answer Task Three.

You should remove information sheet 3 (pages 13–14) to answer Task Four.

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Hello everyone! Today’s test is the London Tests of English Level Three. The theme of
this test is Extreme Sports. This test lasts two hours. There are five tasks. Tasks One
and Two are listening. You must listen to the tape and write your answers in this booklet.
Good luck!

1. Task One: The Life of Muhammad Ali (15 marks)

You are at college and your class is working on a sports project. You have chosen to do
your research on extreme, or dangerous, sports. You listen to a radio programme about
Muhammad Ali, a famous American boxer.

Listen to the radio programme and put a cross ( ) next to the phrase that best completes
each sentence, as in the example.

You will hear the programme twice. Do as much as you can the first time and finish your
work the second time.

You have one minute to read the sentences.

Example: Sporting Heroes is on the radio

A every

day.

B twice a week.

C every

week.

D once a fortnight.

1. Muhammad Ali was born on

A January 17 1914.

B January 7 1924.

C January 7 1942.

D January 17 1942.

2. He altered his name because

A he didn’t like his original name.

B his grandparents wanted him to.

C he changed his religion.

D he admired a famous politician.

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3. The bad luck that started Ali’s career was

A being punched in the street.

B getting arrested by a policeman.

C losing his way in Louisville.

D having his bicycle stolen.

1960

Ali

A won an Olympic medal.

B went on holiday to Rome.

C learnt a new boxing style.

D beat Martin in a competition.

5. Ali’s boxing style was unusual because he

A was heavier than his opponents.

B kept his hands down by his body.

C carried his hands higher than normal.

D kept his hands in front of his face.

6. The occupation of his first professional opponent was

A Olympic boxing coach.

B senior police officer.

C American

soldier.

D library

assistant.

7. In the 1960s, Ali was expected to

A change his boxing style.

B improve his writing and spelling.

C fight in the American army.

D take part in more boxing matches.

8. Because of his beliefs, Ali was forced to

A abandon his boxing career.

B go back to college.

C do military service.

D box in other countries.

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9. In addition to boxing, Ali had a career in

A the

army.

B medicine.

C teaching.

D the

cinema.

10. Just before his last boxing match Ali

A hid some information from the doctors.

B didn’t want the fight to go ahead.

C told doctors he felt unwell.

D complained about the medical examination.

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2. Task Two: Three Extreme Sports (15 marks)

You listen to another radio programme where three young people who take part in extreme
sports are interviewed.

Listen to the radio programme and complete the table below. Some information has
already been filled in.

You will hear the radio programme twice. Do as much as you can the first time and finish
your work the second time.

You have one minute to read the task.

Sport Unicycling

Caving

Scuba

Diving

How long have they
been doing it?

11.

How did they
become interested?

12.

What special
equipment is
required?

Unicycle and

Sensible clothing

and

13.

What risks or
dangers are
involved?

14.

Who can do it?

10.

15.

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Task 3
Information Sheet 1

Charity Challenge

Climbing Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest mountain, often proves to be a life-changing
experience. It certainly was for Jeremy Gane and Simon Albert, the founding directors of
Charity Challenge. Jeremy climbed Kilimanjaro for the first time in 1984. He was a clock
and watch repairer at the time but he fell in love with Africa, and as a result set up a climbing
company on his return to the UK. Fifteen years later he led a group of climbers up the mountain
who had been sponsored and were raising money for charity. It was Jeremy’s fifteenth summit
climb, and the first for Simon Albert, one of the participants. The two became good friends and
subsequently organised several other foreign charity expeditions before returning to London to
set up Charity Challenge together.

Charity Challenge is the UK’s leading adventure challenge company specialising exclusively
in the organisation, leadership and administration of fundraising expeditions and events. It
operates more than 120 challenges each year for around 3,000 participants, and has so far
helped to raise around £15 million for over 750 charities.

Its expeditions and challenges include treks, mountain bike rides, mountain climbs, white
water rafting, sailing, horse riding and community challenges. They take place in Africa,
the Caribbean, Asia, Europe, the Americas and the Middle East. They cover three different
difficulty levels, ensuring there really is something for everyone.

Working very closely with many of the countries’ leading charities, Charity Challenge carries
out all of the expedition administration, meaning that even the smallest of charities can benefit
from a dynamic and hugely popular fundraising tool.

At Charity Challenge, great importance is placed on responsible tourism. Our commitment
extends to helping the local communities you will visit. The company employs local guides,
porters and other essential support staff and always tries to use locally owned accommodation.
It ensures that the experiences are positive for the local people and their community by making
a donation from the profits of each expedition to a local community project within the country
where the expedition takes place.

The company is renowned for its professional conduct and concern for participants’ safety at
every stage of the challenge. It offers detailed advice during the booking process and provides
a full support package, including notes on fitness training, travel tips, visa information,
responsible travel guidance and fundraising ideas.

Charity Challenge hopes that this website will inspire you, and that in the not too distant future
you will reflect on having completed a huge personal challenge as well as having the satisfaction
that you have raised thousands of pounds for a very worthwhile cause.

(Source: adapted from http://www.charitychallenge.com)

Task 3
Information Sheet 2

Welcome to Paraquest Adventure

Have you got what it takes to go white water rafting?
Would you take the plunge in our sponsored shark dive?
Could you raise sponsorship money for charity?
Do you want one of the most exhilarating feelings of a lifetime?

If the answer is YES, then call us now for the time of your life.
The adventure awaits you! 01748 625963

Shark Dive Challenge

By reading this, you have just made the first step towards the experience of a lifetime. Whilst
thrilling, the modern sport of scuba diving is one of the safest action sports available.

With no qualifications or diving experience required, this is a fantastic opportunity for just
about anyone to discover the Caribbean-themed reef tank. Six people go diving together, and
if you book individually, we will group you with other people. During your time in the reef
tank, you will come face to face with one of Europe’s largest selections of sharks! You will
be able to gather shark teeth from the white coral sand and wave to your friends through a 71
metre underwater safari tunnel (while, of course, you are keeping an eye on the sharks!)

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for anyone with a moderate level of fitness. For your
safety, the Shark Dive Challenge Discover Scuba session follows guidelines set out by PADI
(Professional Association of Diving Instructors). All participants will, of course, be provided
with a full set of equipment for their Shark Dive Challenge.

Shark dive for your favourite charity and help us raise vital funds.

White Water Rafting

White water rafting is one of the safest action sports available and offers a truly exhilarating
feeling, but don’t take our word for it – why not come and try it for yourself?

Not for the faint-hearted, this activity allows up to seven people on a raft, and allows you to
take part in a truly spectacular two-hour experience. Your transport for the ride is a rugged,
inflatable 14-foot raft, specially handmade in the UK. The rafts have mechanisms to empty
themselves of water, have inflatable floors and are specially designed to ensure that they are
virtually unsinkable.

Everyone in the group will be given safety helmets, life jackets and wetsuits. All members of
the group will be fully instructed on rafting technique and safety before we go to the river.
We will take you by bus to the top of the river. You descend the white water course on the
raft, and then we will drive you back up to the top so that you can save your energy for the
rafting. Each run down the river will present new challenges as the river is a natural force
– so be prepared for a lot of fun as well as a few surprises!

Call now for more information on white water rafting for charity.

(Source: adapted from http://www.paraquest.co.uk)

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3. Task Three: Raising Money for Charity

Task Three (a): Reading (10 marks)

You find an article in a magazine about taking part in extreme sports and adventure
challenges to raise money for charity.

Read the information on Information Sheet 1 and write short answers to the questions
below, as in the example.

Example:

What is the name of Africa’s highest mountain? .................................................................

1. What was Jeremy’s job before he became interested in climbing?

............................................................................

2. What made Jeremy set up a climbing company?

............................................................................

3. Where did Jeremy meet Simon Albert?

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4. What other work does Charity Challenge do apart from working with charities?

............................................................................

5. How many charities has Charity Challenge worked with?

............................................................................

6. How does Charity Challenge cater for people with various fitness levels?

............................................................................

7. How does Charity Challenge help other charities?

............................................................................

8. Where do people usually stay when they are abroad with Charity Challenge?

............................................................................

9. Where do the funds come from that enable Charity Challenge to financially support

local communities?

............................................................................

10. What two aspects of Charity Challenge’s work do other people think highly of?

......................................................... .........................................................

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Mount Kilimanjaro

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Task Three (b): Writing a Magazine Article (20 marks)

You see an advertisement from a local charity, asking people to take part in extreme sports
to raise money. You are interested in taking part in this kind of activity and you would like
other students to join in too, so you decide to write an article for your college magazine.

Use only the information on Information Sheet 1 and Information Sheet 2 to write your
article.

You must include the following points

•

reasons for taking part in a charity event such as those organised by Charity

Challenge

•

how charity events can benefit local communities

•

which Paraquest Adventure activity you think would best suit students and why

•

why the other activity would not be as suitable.

not copy exact phrases from this or other parts of the test.

Write 120–150 words.

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Task 4
Information Sheet 3

Skateboarding

Skateboarding is the act of rolling on or interacting with a skateboard. Someone who

skateboards is called a skater or a skateboarder. Skateboarding can be a hobby, a sport or a
method of transportation. It is often considered to be part of the extreme sports family, or –
because of its creative aspects – an art form. Skateboarding has been shaped and influenced by
hundreds of skateboarders throughout the years. A 2002 report by American Sports Data found
that there were 12.5 million skateboarders in the world. Out of these, 80% of skateboarders
who had used a board in the last year were under the age of 18, and 74% were male.

Skateboarding originated sometime in the 1950s and coincided with the popularisation of

surfing in California. The earliest skateboards were handmade and were constructed of flat
wooden planks attached to roller-skate trucks and wheels. Skateboarding was originally called
“sidewalk surfing” and earlier skaters emulated surfing style and moves.

In the mid 1960s skateboarding became something of a craze. A number of surfing

manufacturers such as Hobie and Makaha started building skateboards that resembled
small surfboards, and assembling teams of staff to promote their products. The popularity
of skateboarding at this time spawned a national magazine, “Skateboarder”, and the 1965
international skateboarding championships were based on national television. The growth
of skateboarding at this time can also be seen in Makaha’s sales figures, which state that $4
million worth of boards were sold between 1963 and 1965. Yet by 1966 sales had dropped
significantly and “Skateboarder” had stopped publication. Skateboarding’s popularity dropped
and remained low until the early 1970s.

The main technical development at this point was that Frank Naseworthy invented a

skateboard wheel made of polyurethane. The improvement in performance was so immense that
the popularity of skateboarding started to rise rapidly again, and big companies started to invest
more in product development. As the equipment became better, and lighter, the skateboards
themselves got bigger, which gave the skateboarders more control over their movements.
While common skateboards were made of thin wood, known as plywood, manufacturers were
also beginning to experiment with materials like fibreglass and aluminium.

The skateboarders took advantage of these new, bigger and lighter skateboards, and

started inventing new tricks. There was a drought in California in 1976, which meant that
many swimming pools were empty: skateboarders began to skate up the vertical walls of the
empty pools. This started the “vertical trend” in skateboarding. Skateboarders were soon able
to perform faster and more dangerous tricks: this meant that skate park owners had increased
insurance costs and worries about safety. Many skate parks went out of business and were
demolished. And by the beginning of the 1980s, skateboarding had died again.

The third skateboard generation, that lasted from the mid 1980s to the early 1990s, was

started by skateboard companies that actively promoted their art. Because so many of the
skate parks had closed down, street skating gained in popularity, which led to a new image for
skating. Skateboarding was originally linked to the culture of surfing. As skateboarding spread
across the United States to places that were unfamiliar with surfing or its culture, it began to
develop its own image, which was partly connected with the design of the boards.

But it wasn’t all about boards. During its peak in the mid 1980s, skateboarding began

to develop its own style, which began with brightly coloured shorts and t-shirts. When street
skating became more popular in the late 1980s and early 1990s, the fashion trend changed too.
Influenced by hip hop music, extra large t-shirts and oversized jeans became the dominant
fashion for skaters. Shoes and trainers also became much larger in design.

Public attitudes towards skaters and skating have also changed over the years. In addition

to its original connection with surfing, skating culture has also been linked at times with the
punk subculture. But, over the last ten years, skating culture has “broken free” to form its own
identity, complete with its own music, fashions and language. In the past skateboarding has
been looked down on by many people because of its image, but this has also changed recently.
Skateboarding is now considered by many as an international sport, and some skaters are
managing to make their living through the sport.

(Source: article adapted from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/skateboarding)

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4. Task Four: The History of Skateboarding

You become more interested in extreme sports, and read a web article on skateboarding.
Read the article on Information Sheet 3 and complete the tasks that follow.

Task Four (a): (7 marks)

Choose the best title (A–J) for each of the numbered paragraphs (1–8) in the text, by
putting a cross ( ) in the appropriate box, as in the example.

Be careful. There are two more titles than you need. Do not use a letter more than once.

Paragraph Title

A. How it all began

F. Opinions change with the times

B. Increased skills change the sport

G. Not all technology is successful

C. An expensive fashion

H. Changes in construction and materials

D. Definitions and statistics

I. The first rise and fall of skating

E. Clothes change as well as boards

J. Skateboarding is reborn

Paragraph Title

Paragraph Number

2 (example)

Q4(a)

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Task Four (b): (7 marks)

Read the statements about the information in the text. Put a cross ( ) in the correct column
in the table below to indicate whether the information is True, False or Not Stated, as in
the example.

Statement

True

False

Not

Stated

Example:
Not everyone regards skateboarding as a sport.

1. Skateboarders themselves have helped

skateboarding evolve.

2. Skateboarding began in California.

3. “Skateboarder” magazine was set up by a

surfing manufacturer.

4. Frank Naseworthy was working on

skateboards in the early 1970s.

5. It was easier to do tricks on smaller boards.

6. Extreme weather conditions led to

developments in skateboarding.

7. Even now, skateboarding is only popular in

surfing areas.

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Task Four (c): 6 marks

Match the words that are shaded in the text with the correct meaning by putting a cross
( ) in the appropriate box, as in the example.

Be careful. There are three more meanings than you need. Do not use any letter more than
once.

Meaning

A. a great deal

F. pushed over

B. knocked down

G. changed

C. wrote

H. copied

D. made possible

I. great

E. main

Meaning

Word

Example: influenced

1. emulated

2. spawned

3. significantly

4. immense

5. demolished

6. dominant

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5. Task Five: Writing about Extreme Sports (20 marks)

Your college has organised a writing competition about extreme sports and you decide to
enter.

Choose

ONE of the following tasks.

EITHER

A Write an essay discussing the following statement:

‘People who take part in extreme or dangerous sports are selfish risk-takers and are
not taking into account the needs and feelings of other people.’

Your essay should include

•

your

opinion

•

reasons and examples to support your opinion.

You may refer to information and ideas from other parts of the test but do not
copy exact phrases.

Here is the opening paragraph of a story you have to complete.

Ashley was really looking forward to the competition. He’d been training for nearly
two years, and was on top form. He waited with the other competitors, and finally his
turn came. He...

Ccontinue the story.

You may refer to information and ideas from other parts of the test but do not
copy exact phrases.

Put a cross ( ) in the box next to the task you have chosen.

Write 140–170 words.

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TOTAL FOR PAPER: 100 MARKS

THAT IS THE END OF THE TEST

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