Fighting: none

Equipment lost or damaged: boat lost, guns full of water, supplies of wine lost

Soldiers killed or wounded: about ten survivors, all others drowned or killed by cold D. Point out what is not true in Trevor’s story.

The following did not exist in Roman times:

petrol, newspaper, matches, trousers, tinned food, taps, guns, wine bottles. 50 BC could not appear on a coin. 50-55 BC is counting backwards. E. Fill in the blanks according to what you hear on the tape.

1. 2. 3. Section III

Task 1: Learning to Predict

1. Answer: trying to write a letter

Reason: The speaker‘s question suggests he needs a quiet surrounding to do something.

2. Hint: the first speaker is a guest complaining about the conditions of Room 43 which is a

single room. The second speaker is a hotel clerk who suggests that the guest move to a double room.

Answer: is the only single room available at the moment

Reason: The phrase ―I‘m afraid‖ often suggests a negative or unsatisfying answer. 3. Answer: Where on earth did you get it?

Reason: The second speaker‘s surprised tone shows that the money is out of her expectation and she must be curious about how it is gained.

4. Answer: You mustn‘t discriminate against someone just because they are married.

Reason: The word ―but‖ suggests an opposite meaning. 5. Answer: I wouldn‘t mind being a prince.

Reason: The man‘s questioning tone shows he doesn‘t agree with the woman. 6. Answer: I‘m not a workaholic.

Reason: The word ―but‖ suggests an opposite meaning. 7. Answer: he had been.

Reason: ―But‖ and ―possibly‖ both give some hint. Task 2: Dictation Passage 1: The Knowledge

Becoming a London taxi driver isn‘t easy. In order to obtain a licence to drive a taxi in London, candidates have to pass a detailed examination. They have to learn not only the streets, landmarks and hotels, but also the quickest way to get there. This is called ―The Knowledge‖ by London Cab drivers and it can take years of study and practice to get The Knowledge‘. Candidates are examined not only on the quickest routes but also on the quickest routes at different times of the day. People who want to pass the examination spend much of their free time driving or even cycling around London, studying maps and learning the huge street directory by heart.