1、Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for updated examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.orgPAPER 1 READING (1 hour)Part 1You are going to read an extract from a novel. For questions 18, ch
2、oose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.Test 18Many trees in the Brackham area were brought down in the terrible storms that March. The townitself lost two great lime trees from the former market square. The disapp
3、earance of suchprominent features had altered the appearance of the town centre entirely, to the annoyance of itsmore conservative inhabitants.Among the annoyed, under more normal circumstances, would have been Chief Inspector DouglasPelham, head of the local police force. But at the height of that
4、weeks storm, when the windbrought down even the mature walnut tree in his garden, Pelham had in fact been in no fit state tonotice. A large and healthy man, he had for the first time in his life been seriously ill with an attackof bronchitis.When he first complained of an aching head and tightness i
5、n his chest, his wife, Molly, had triedto persuade him to go to the doctor. Convinced that the police force could not do without him, hehad, as usual, ignored her and attempted to carry on working. Predictably, though he wouldnthave listened to anyone who tried to tell him so, this had the effect of
6、 fogging his memory andshortening his temper.It was only when his colleague, Sergeant Lloyd, took the initiative and drove him to the doctorsdoor that he finally gave in. By that time, he didnt have the strength left to argue with her. In notime at all, she was taking him along to the chemists to ge
7、t his prescribed antibiotics and thenhome to his unsurprised wife who sent him straight to bed.When Molly told him, on the Thursday morning, that the walnut tree had been brought downduring the night, Pelham hadnt been able to take it in. On Thursday evening, he had asked weaklyabout damage to the h
8、ouse, groaned thankfully when he heard there was none, and pulled thesheets over his head.It wasnt until Saturday, when the antibiotics took effect, his temperature dropped and he got up,that he realised with a shock that the loss of the walnut tree had made a permanent difference tothe appearance o
9、f the living-room. The Pelhams large house stood in a sizeable garden. It had notcome cheap, but even so Pelham had no regrets about buying it. The leafy garden had created animpression of privacy. Now, though, the storm had changed his outlook.Previously, the view from the living-room had featured
10、the handsome walnut tree. This had notdarkened the room because there was also a window on the opposite wall, but it had providedinteresting patterns of light and shade that disguised the true state of the worn furniture that thefamily had brought with them from their previous house.With the tree go
11、ne, the room seemed cruelly bright, its worn furnishings exposed in all theirshabbiness. And the view from the window didnt bear looking at. The tall house next door,previously hidden by the tree, was now there, dominating the outlook with its unattractive purplebricks and external pipes. It seemed
12、to have a great many upstairs windows, all of them watchingthe Pelhams every movement.Doesnt it look terrible? Pelham croaked to his wife.But Molly, standing in the doorway, sounded more pleased than dismayed. Thats what Ive beentelling you ever since we came here. We have to buy a new sofa, whateve
13、r it costs.line 16line 33Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for updated examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.org1 Why were some people in Brackham annoyed after the storm?A The town lo
14、oked different.B The police had done little to help.C No market could be held.D Fallen trees had not been removed.2 In the third paragraph, what do we learn about Chief Inspector Pelhams general attitude tohis work?A He finds it extremely annoying.B He is sure that he fulfils a vital role.C He consi
15、ders the systems are not clear enough.D He does not trust the decisions made by his superiors.3 Who does her in line 16 refer to?A Molly PelhamB the doctorC the chemistD Sergeant Lloyd4 When Inspector Pelhams wife first told him about the walnut tree, he appeared to beA worried.B shocked.C saddened.
16、D uninterested.5 What aspect of the Pelhams furniture does shabbiness in line 33 describe?A its colourB its conditionC its positionD its design6 As a result of the storm, the Pelhams living-roomA was pleasantly lighter.B felt less private.C had a better view.D was in need of repair.7 Why did Molly s
17、ound pleased by her husbands comment?A It proved that he was well again.B She agreed about the tree.C She thought he meant the sofa.D It was what she expected him to say.8 From what we learn of Inspector Pelham, he could best be described asA open-minded.B well-liked.C warm-hearted.D strong-willed.P
18、aper 1 Reading9Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for updated examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.orgPart 2You are going to read a magazine interview with a sportswoman. Seven sentenc
19、es have beenremoved from the article. Choose from the sentences AH the one which fits each gap (915).There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.Test 110The NetballCaptainIn our series on women in sport,Suzie Ellis went to meet Englandsnetb
20、all captain.Kendra Slawinski is captain of Englands netballteam. When I met her, shed had a typical day forthe weeks leading up to next months WorldChampionships: a days teaching at a local schoolfollowed by a training session in the local supermarketcar park.I was surprised to hear about her traini
21、ng venue.Dont you get strange looks? I asked her. Im tooinvolved in what Im doing concentrating on mymovements and my feet to see anything else, shesaid. I might notice cars slow down out of the cornerof my eye, but thats all. My whole life now is all about making sure Im atmy absolute best for the
22、Championships, says Kendra. These are her fourth WorldChampionships and they are guaranteed to be thebiggest ever, with 27 nations taking part.Well have home support behind us, which is sospecial, she says. And its important that thereputation of netball in this country should beimproved. A home cro
23、wd will haveexpectations and give more support. People willexpect us to start the tournament with a good game.Their first game is against Barbados and itcomes immediately after the opening ceremony. They have lots of ability.The England team are currently ranked fourth inthe world. But, as Kendra po
24、ints out, the WorldChampionships will be tough. You have to pushyourself to play each day, theres no rest between gamesas in a series. And you can still win an internationalseries if you lose the first game. In the fifteen years since she has been playing at toplevel, the sport has become harder, fa
25、ster. On court,players are more aggressive. You dont do all thattraining not to come out a winner, says Kendra. Were all friendlier after the game.Netball is also taking a far more scientific approachto fitness testing.It is essential that we all think and train like world-class players, says Kendra
26、.I see my role as supporting andencouraging the rest of the team.From the very beginning, my netball careerhas always been carefully planned, she says. Doubtless she will coach young players in thefuture, but at the moment her eyes are firmly set on herlast big event. As she leads out her team in th
27、e openingcandlelight ceremony, she is more than likely to havea tear in her eye. Her loyal supporters will be behindher every step of the way.1514131211109Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for updated examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in thi
28、s web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.orgPaper 1 Reading11A But the Championships are different becausetheres only one chance and you have to be readyto make the most of it.B In fact, some of them help me with my speed andball-skills training.C But once the final whistle blows, you
29、become adifferent person.D So I took the decision some time ago that thiscompetition would be the end of it as far asplaying is concerned.E Im on a strict timetable to gain maximum fitnessfor them.F As far as Im aware, we have always beaten them,but theyll be exciting to play.G As captain, I think i
30、ts important that I have astrong mental attitude and lead by example.H As a result of playing here, there will be morepressure than were used to.Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for updated examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in this web serv
31、ice Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.orgTest 112Which designer(s)advises against certain styles?took a business decision based on their own personal taste?had begun designing before being trained?have adapted a traditional style?works in a variety of environments?is working with a material w
32、hich is new to them?have used their reputation to develop a new area of business?are completely self-taught?mention how tastes have changed recently?have received professional recognition?201930282624292725232221181716Part 3You are going to read a magazine article about five young designers. For que
33、stions 1630,choose from the designers (AE). The designers may be chosen more than once. When morethan one answer is required, these may be given in any order.Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for update
34、d examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.orgPaper 1 Reading13Ned Ingham: Dress DesignerNed Ingham makes dreamy, romantic weddingdresses. People would do well to avoid thetraditional, rather stiff dresses and the frilly look infavour of
35、much simpler styles, he explains. Inghamhas been drawing and designing wedding dressessince he was a schoolboy. Then, at the age of 16, heenrolled at fashion school, where he gained thetechnical skills to cut and construct clothes. But youdo not have to be a bride to own an Ingham dress:he also desi
36、gns long, classic evening dresses, given afresh touch by up-to-the-minute colours and fabrics.For the less adventurous, Inghams designs includea classic summer navy-blue suit, the centrepiece ofthe Englishwomans wardrobe for most of the 20thcentury. But in his hands, it looks as new astomorrow. Sall
37、y Quail: JewellerAlthough she once worked for an art dealer, SallyQuail has had no formal training in jewellery. It wasonly when she could not find an engagement ringshe liked that she decided to design her own. Theresulting enquiries encouraged her to set up as adesigner in 1990. Now her pieces are
38、 sought out bymany stars of stage and screen. Her signature styleis large semi-precious stones set in gold to makemagnificent necklaces, bracelets and rings fashionedafter those worn in the 18th century. However, shehas recently begun to use the most precious stone ofall diamonds. It must reflect my
39、 age, says 36-year-old Quail. I reached that moment in everywomans life when she wants a diamond and that iswhen I began working with them. Lily Grimson: Handbag DesignerJust four years after setting up in the fiercelycompetitive fashion business, Lily Grimson, withonly an introductory course in art
40、 and design behindher, has had two of her creations selected for amajor design exhibition. Whatever the shape andform of her designs, they are never ignored. All ofGrimsons fashion bags are handmade in the UK.The Grimson handbag is not simply a container the bags are full of glamour, whether fashion
41、ed from the finest calfskin or the heaviest silk. A com bina tion of chic and care makes a Grimson bagsomething special.Peter Little: HairdresserFor over 20 years, Peter Little has taken his scissorsto some of the worlds top heads. Everyone who isanyone has had their hair styled by this man. Mostwom
42、en want real-looking hair and a style they canmanage at home, he says. So his approach is anovel one to ensure that his clients never appearas if they have just walked out of a salon. But thiscarefree attitude and casual look does not comecheap 250 for the first appointment, and theresathree-month w
43、aiting list. Trading on his celebrity,Peter has produced his own range of hairdryers andother styling equipment. Now, those who cantmake it to his salon can create their own styles backat home.Penny Pratt: FloristIn addition to running her tiny shop, Penny Pratt isa flower consultant for a large cha
44、in ofsupermarkets and provides floral ideas to a numberof top restaurants. All of this is good going forsomeone who has no floristry qualifications andgave up her job as a teacher 10 years ago in orderto do something different. And her simple, yetincredibly modern, creations have begun to captureeve
45、ry design prize in the flower business, which hashelped her in setting up her own London FlowerSchool. She has recently combined her skills onextremely successful lecture trips to Japan and theUSA. She says, Flower arrange ments are muchsimpler these days. Keep them simple but strongand dont have to
46、o many leaves they are too largeand architectural. For wedding bouquets, whateveryour arrangement, the golden rule remains: theflowers must be of the same species.CEDBAStyle MerchantsStyle informs every part of our lives today from clothes to interior decoration andaccessories. Jo Foley provides a t
47、aste of the trends for this years followers of fashion.Cambridge University Press978-0-521-71455-6 Cambridge First Certificate in English 2 for updated examCambridge ESOLExcerptMore information in this web service Cambridge University Press www.cambridge.orgPAPER 2 WRITING (1 hour 20 minutes)Part 1Y
48、ou must answer this question. Write your answer in 120150 words in an appropriate style.1 You are helping to organise a visit to a college in an English-speaking country for a group ofstudents. You have received a letter from Michael Slater, the College Director. Read the letterand the notes you hav
49、e made. Then write a letter to Mr Slater using all your notes.Write your letter. You must use grammatically correct sentences with accurate spelling andpunctuation in a style appropriate for the situation.Do not write any postal addresses.Test 114I am very glad to hear that you are coming to ourcollege this September. We will make sure you allhave a very enjoyable time and that you learn a lot ofEnglish!Your accommodation can either be with English-speaki
