Task1. You will hear five short extracts in which people are giving reasons why they use bikes to get to work. For questions 1-5 in the Answer Sheet choose from the list (A-H) the reason each speaker gives. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters you do not need to use. You will hear the text twice.

A. It’s a safe way to travel.
B. I found driving my car so stressful.
C. I wanted to avoid being in large crowds.
D. It’s a reliable form of transport.
E. I like surprising the people I work with.
F. It helps me to get more work done.
G. I’m helping to keep the environment clean.
H. I bought it to save money.

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Task2. You will hear a journalist called Nina Cooke talking about the impact that technology has had on her family. For questions 1-10, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase. You need to write 1-3 words. You will hear the recording twice.

Technology and me
Of all her domestic chores, (1) is one that Nina dislikes most.
Nina has no intention of ever buying (2) online.
Nina still buys a newspaper because of the (3) provided.
Nina believes that convenience of (4) has saved her money.
Nina is impressed by the (5) at which teenagers communicate by text.
Nina worries about potential (6) when her son is absorbed in his music.
The (7) she has gained now the family all own MP3 makes Nina happy.
Nina praises the (8) facility on the computer, which allows even young children to work on their own.
The possible implications of the amount of (9) required by schools concerns Nina.
YouTube has given access to videos of favourite bands from the (10) for Nina’s husband.