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On her first flight alone, Jane didn’t

• remember which way to go

• recognize the white house she was looking for

• notice another plane close to her

The magazine is different to a local newspaper because of

• how often it is sold

• what it looks like

• what it contains

• where you can buy it

At the beginning of a radio play, you hear a girl leaving a message for her friend. Where is the speaker?

• In a cafe

• In a car

• At home

What has recently helped Nick to produce so much work in such a short space of time?

• the thought of the potential income

• the opportunity to alter his image

• a sense of artistic freedom

• a change of instrument

Musicians who participated in the recording of Nick’s work were unhappy about

• the delay in receiving their fee

• faults in the computer equipment

• the lack of time allocated by the studio

• restrictions on the type of instrument allowed

What does Nick say about the concept of ‘the blues’?

• It can exist outside music

• It is easy to write songs about

• It is a popular genre for performers

• It provides a lucrative topic for music journalists

When asked about writing songs, Nick says that he

• completes a song every morning

• needs peace in order to compose

• sometimes uses his children’s ideas

• is often inspired by his local scenery

In Nick’s view, what makes good song?

• The audience can identify with it easily

• The words and music are completely original

• The melody is one of that people will remember easily

• The words and music come to the songwriter at the same time

When Pete applied to be a guest cosmonaut, he

• pretended he had the right qualifications

• had confidence in his physical abilities

• lacked a necessary skill

When Pete was at university, he

• found some subjects difficult

• didn’t have to worry about money

• got a part-time job