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SECTION 1 Questions 1 - 14
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How to Get Here

Flying to Colorado

Save time and money when you book your flights as part of your vacation package. Simply call
877-734-4479. We can save you up to 30%, eliminate the advance purchase penalties, allow you to change
your passenger names and flights for free up to 30 days before travel, and avoid Saturday-night stay
requirements.
Keystone is easily accessible via:
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Located just outside of Denver, the airport is 90 miles east of Keystone via Interstate 70. DIA is a nonstop
destination for over 21 national and international carriers.
Shuttles and car rentals via Hertz are available at the airport.
Vail/Eagle County Airport (EGE) is 65 miles west of Keystone.
Direct flights are available from: Atlanta, Charlotte, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Los
Angeles, Minneapolis, New York/LGA, Newark, Philadelphia. Shuttles and car rentals via Hertz are available
at the airport.
Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is 109 miles from Keystone.
Shuttles and car rentals via Hertz are available at the airport.
Ground Transportation
Keystone is easily accessible from the Denver International Airport and Eagle County Airport. With onsite
scheduled and private shuttle pick up and rental cars you will be on the slopes in no time.
Colorado Mountain Express (CME)
Numerous, daily, door-to-door shuttles to and from Denver International Airport to Keystone. Colorado
Mountain Express also offers private chauffeured travel with CME Premier. Our Mountain Concierge can
book your CME reservation for you as part of your vacation package.
Scheduled Shuttle Service via CME
Colorado Mountain Express provides shuttles service to and from the Resort throughout the day. Shuttle
service is not available for flights arriving at the airport later than 8:30pm or departing earlier than 10:00am.
Please consider booking a rental car if you are arriving or departing when the shuttle is not available.
Private Shuttle Service via CME
Colorado Mountain Express provides shuttles service to and from the Resort throughout the day. Shuttle
service is not available for flights arriving at the airport later than 8:30pm or departing earlier than 10:00am.
Please consider booking a rental car if you are arriving or departing when the shuttle is not available.

Questions 1 - 7

Do the following statements agree with the information given in the text?
TRUE - if the statement agrees with the information
FALSE - if the statement contradicts the information
NOT GIVEN - if there is no information on this

1.             If you combine your flight and holiday booking, you do not need to stay on a Saturday night.

2.             To arrive at Keystone from DEN you can take the Interstate 70.

3.             Indirect flights are available to EGE from Miami.

4.             Colorado Springs Municipal Airport is closer to Keystone than DEN is.

5.             CME Premier is the most expensive CME service.

6.             CME shuttle service is not available 24 hours a day.

7.             The CME private shuttle and CME scheduled service have the same timetable

Read the text and answer Questions 8 - 14

Theme Parks

Over the past few weeks, I have had the pleasure - and for the most part it really has been a pleasure - of
visiting five of our most popular theme parks. I have looked at new attractions, tested my nerves on the
big-thrill rides and waited patiently in queues. I took along my sons, aged seven and four, to see which
attractions they most enjoyed.
Here are my findings. I hope they will help you decide which park best suits you and your family. Many of
the rides have height restrictions, so to avoid disappointment, check details on the relevant website before
you set off. With the exception of Legoland, the parks have cafés and restaurants that sell very
run-of-the-mill fast food, so I have recommended picnic spots where appropriate.
Alton Towers
This is Britain's only proper theme park resort in the Disney mould. The park is set in attractive, expansive
grounds around a ruined neo-Gothic mansion and there are two hotels and a water park.
Best for
A weekend break for all ages
What's new?
In an effort to improve its appeal to families with young children, the park has opened a high-quality
aquarium, Sharkbait Reef by Sea Life. Also new is Cloud Cuckoo Land, which includes an impressive indoor
soft play area and a rather average musical show.
Thumbs up
The park's big draws are its daredevil, state-of-the-art roller-coasters which are genuine thrill rides. Those
brave enough to tackle On Air are suspended under the track and "fly" face down. Rita has a terrifying
high-speed launch. Oblivion is a sadistic, sheer drop into a black hole while Nemesis is said to be "The
World's Most Intense Ride Experience" - it's not, but it is still a blast.
There is excellent entertainment here for all the family. The amazingly elaborate Charlie and the Chocolate
Factory ride is a highlight, ending with a simulated ride in a glass elevator. And if you are prepared to get
absolutely soaked, Battle Galleons (basically a water pistol fight on a grand scale) is great fun.
Best for small children
Old MacDonald's Farmyard - much more charming than Cloud Cuckoo Land.
Thumbs down
Given the high cost of admission, there are too many funfair stalls charging several pounds a go.
Tips
Plan your day carefully: given the size of the park, you don't want to find yourself zigzagging from one side
to the other.
Even on term-time weekdays, waits for the big rides can be more than half an hour, so consider investing in
"Fastrack" tickets. There are various options: Fastrack Scream, for instance, allows you one ride each on Air,
Nemesis and Oblivion for £8.
Buy tickets in advance at www.altontowers.com Not only are they cheaper, but (new this year), you get
access to some major rides an hour before the regular opening time.
Alton Towers' enjoyable, Disneyesque hotels are a monorail ride from the park's entrance, and attached to a
top-notch, Caribbean-themed and mostly indoor water park. Packages with theme-park entry include the
early ride time privileges mentioned above.
Best picnic spots: either on the lawns in front of the mansion, or in the tranquil landscaped gardens.
0870 520 4060; www.altontowers.com Day tickets bought at the park: adults and over-11s, £36; ages 4-11,
£27; family of four, £100.

Questions 8 - 14
Complete the sentences below.

Choose NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS and/or a NUMBER from the text for each answer.

8 Check on the website before going so as not to be disappointed by such things as __________ .
9 Alton Towers is Britain's only __________ style theme park.
10 New at Alton Towers is a play area called __________ .
11 If you don't mind getting wet at Alton Towers, try the game __________ .
12 One of the negatives is the _________ of getting in.
13 If you want to get on some of the big rides early, try booking __________ .
14 Perhaps the quiet garden area is a good place to have _____ .


SECTION 2 Questions 15 - 27
Read the text and answer Questions 15 - 20

Top 6 Art Exhibitions

Don't miss out on the best London exhibitions! Catch one of these great London exhibitions as chosen by
our editorial team. For more London exhibitions see our London Arts Guide.
A Anish Kapoor: Turning the World Upside Down
World-renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor once again creates a sensational London exhibition - this time in
the open spaces of Kensington Gardens. Kapoor's series of imposing stainless-steel mirrored sculptures are
gathered together for the first time in London, reflecting the luscious surrounds of the Royal Park. Until 13
Mar.
B Pioneering Painters: The Glasgow Boys 1880-1900
The Glasgow Boys were a loose-knit group of painters who caused a stir in the late 19th-century art world
with their experimental and ambitious work. Pioneering Painters is the first Glasgow Boys exhibition in
London for more than 40 years, and includes more than 80 paintings. Until 23 Jan.
C Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead
Explore ancient Egyptian beliefs about the afterlife in a fascinating new exhibition at the British Museum.
Journey Through the Afterlife: Ancient Egyptian Book of the Dead displays 3,500 year-old artefacts and
documents including spells, haunting images and rituals that helped to prepare the dead for the afterlife.
Until 6 Mar.
D GSK Contemporary - Aware: Art Fashion Identity
GSK Contemporary takes over the Royal Academy's 6 Burlington Gardens building for the third year
running, showcasing the work of 30 artists. This year the exhibition has a fashion theme, looking at how
artists and designers use clothing to reveal elements of our identity. Until 30 Jan.
E Veolia Photographer of the Year
See a stunning collection of images from the natural world as the prestigious Wildlife Photographer of the
Year competition returns to London. The winner, runner-up and commended photograph in each category
are on display at the Natural History Museum. Photos are of underwater scenes to urban wildlife. Until 11
Mar.
F The Unilever Series: Ai Weiwei
Chinese artist Ai Weiwei has laid more than 100 million porcelain sunflower seeds in Tate Modern's Turbine
Hall for this year's annual Unilever Series. Past commissions have included Doris Salcedo's crack in the floor,
Louise Bourgeois' giant spider sculpture and Carsten Höller's slide. Until 25 Apr.

Questions 15 - 20
The text has six sections, A – F.
Which section contains the following information?

15 where to see the top entries in each group
16 where to see some impressive metal objects
17 where to see an unusual floor surface
18 where to see historical objects related to life after death
19 where to see artwork which has been absent from London for some time
20 where to see a wide range of animal habitats


ANSWERS

1 T
2 T
3 NG
4 F
5 NG
6 T
7 NG
8 height restrictions
9 Disney
10 Cloud Cuckoo Land
11 Battle Galleons
12 High cost
13 in advance
14 a picnis
15 E
16 A
17 F
18 C
19 B
20 E