Vocabulary Reading

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1 C the sentences, replacing the underlined 3 Read the text and choose the correct answers.
words with a suitable word or expression.
Home education is completely legal throughout the
1 Its impossible to be without computer skills these days.
UK, and currently around 87,000 children between
Computer skills are these days. the ages of five and sixteen are being home educated.
2 They removed all the charts from the article. Some British parents home educate their children from
They all the charts. the start, but others take their children out of school
because of bullying. In this case, parents need to notify
3 The guide gives some useful advice about restaurants.
the school in writing, but they only need permission from
The guide gives some useful for restaurants. the education department if the child has any special
4 A holiday requires a lot of planning and preparation. educational needs. Home educators do not have to be
A holiday requires a great deal of . trained teachers, nor do they have to follow the national
curriculum, but they do have the obligation of providing
5 Scientists are doing research into the effect of driving
their children with an education appropriate for their age
on stress levels.
and ability. Many maintain that their children are happier,
Scientists are research into the effect of more sociable and more independent than those who
driving on stress levels. spend large amounts of time in school. On the downside,
6 The internet has dramatically changed the way people home educators have to make a great sacrifice in terms of
communicate. time and money. There are no government funds available
The internet has the way people for home education.
communicate.
1 Parents in the UK educate their children at home.
7 I like the mixture of sweet and savoury in his cooking.
a arent supposed to b are allowed to c cant
I like the of sweet and savoury in his cooking.
2 Nearly 90,000 children are being taught at home.
8 Keith gave the teacher his project a day late.
a primary school b secondary school c school age
Keith his project a day late.
3 Parents of children with special needs have to before
9 There arent many activities for people in this area to
removing their children from school.
enjoy.
a get special permission b ask the headmaster
There isnt much for people in this area.
c see a doctor
10 The country wants to reduce its need to import foreign
4 Children who learn at home must
electricity.
a follow a set syllabus. b have qualified teachers.
The country wants to reduce its on
c receive an education.
imported electricity.
5 Home educators do not
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a receive a salary. b enjoy their job.
2 Complete the text about further education. c spend any money.
Marks: __ /5
Students who get good 1 have the 2
to continue their studies at university, but first they need 4 Read the text again and answer the questions.
to work 3 what to study. They can 4 1 Why might some parents take a child out of school?
out what courses each university offers by looking on
their website. Although students no longer have to sit an 2 What
must parents do if their child stops going to school?
entrance 5 , most universities have established
their own 6
for admitting undergraduates. This e3 the
What
advantages
ar of home education?

is to avoid students enrolling on 7 courses only

e4 the
What
disadvantages?
ar
to 8
out a few months later leaving vacancies.
These days most students in England take out a loan to
e5 home
Ar educators trained?
pay their university 9 . As prices 10 ,
many students are finding themselves more and more in Marks: __ /15
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 Grammar Language skills
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5 C the text with the correct form of the 7 C
omplete the dialogue.
verb in brackets. Use the present simple, present
Oliver How 1 have you 2 your
continuous, present perfect simple or present computer, Ryan?
perfect continuous.
Ryan Ive had it 3 about two months. I saved
People 1 (use) personal computers for up and 4 it with my own money.
over thirty years now, and many households in the UK Oliver Where 5 you get the money from?
Ryan Ive got a job. I 6 in my uncles shop and
2
(own) at least one these days. The
he 7 me 50 a week.
design of the computer 3 (change)
Oliver How long have you 8 working there?
dramatically since the launch of the very first prototype. Ryan 9
last September. First, I got my
Today, many people 4 (prefer) laptops computer and now Im 10 up for a digital
or tablets. Today smart phones can also act as computers, camera.
but until recently this 5 (not be) the case. Marks: __ /10

Since becoming more advanced, sales of smart phones 8 Complete the mini-dialogues.
6
(increase) rapidly. Smart phones Dialogue 1
7
(appeal) to many consumers because A Can you help me with my phone? I think the battery
they 8
(be) small, easy-to-use, and fast. has run out.
These days, several companies 9 (make) B 1
.
You can borrow my charger, if you like.
smart phones, but to date, one brand 10
A Thanks.
(not capture) the title of best smart phone. 2
?
Marks: __ /10 B Theres a plug socket behind the sofa.
6 Complete the second sentence so that it means the A Thanks. But the screen is still blank.
same as the first. Use the correct full form of the
3
?
verb in brackets and write four words each time. B You have to press the button on top of the phone and
put in your PIN number.
1 Paul met James four years ago.
Paul four years. (know) Dialogue 2
2 We went to Ireland in 2006, 2007 and 2009. A How long have you been watching TV?
We three times. (go) B 4 .
3 When did you move to Oxford? I started at ten and now its one oclock.
How long Oxford? (live) A Well, the TV is really loud.
5
?
4 He bought his car in April.
B Yes, of course. I dont really need the volume.
He since April. (have)
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5 James qualified as a teacher last year.
He for long. (teach)
6 The last time I saw Keira was in July. Writing
I since July. (see)
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9 an opinion essay answering the question:
7 The match started at 3 p.m.
Have mobile phones had a positive or negative effect
They 3 p.m. (play) on our lives? Write about 200 words and organize
8 The train left at eight oclock and its ten oclock now. your writing into four paragraphs:
We two hours. (travel) Write about the current situation and give your opinion.
9 Jake was unemployed from March to August. Write about your main point and give some examples.
Jake six months. (work) Write about your other points. Explain how they are
10 I studied architecture from 2004 to 2009. linked to the main point and give some examples.
I five years. (be) Reaffirm your opinion and conclude your essay.
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5 C the text with the modals and the verbs in 7 C
omplete the dialogue.
the boxes.
Chris I1 to make a speech in front of the
dont have to (x2)have to (x3)mustntneed to parents tomorrow. It 2 be very nice
needntshouldshouldnt standing up there on the 3 in front of
so many people. Im nervous already!
Robin You 4 worry. But you 5 arrive
completecontinuedofailgoleavepass
at least an hour early, so that you can practise
repeatspendstudy
beforehand.
Chris Do you know if I can use the projector screen?
In my country the law says that you 1
Robin No, students arent allowed to use it, so you
to school until you are sixteen years old. After that, you 6
touch it. Youll 7 to switch on
2
studying if you dont want the lights though, and you 8 remember
to. At secondary school you 3
all the exams to turn them off again afterwards.
to go up into the next year. It doesnt matter if you have Chris Is there a whiteboard or something I can use?
Robin Yes, theres a 9 you can write on. You just
one or two bad marks, but you 4 more than
turn over the page when you need more space.
three. If this happens, you 5
the same But there 10 not be any paper if it hasnt
course all over again. However, by law you 6 been replaced.
compulsory education before you are eighteen. If Marks: __ /10
you want to go to university, you 7 8 Complete the mini-dialogues.
a two-year preparation course. Your exam marks are very Dialogue 1
important at this stage, so you 8 all your A You know your new job
revision until the last minute. You 9 1
?
all night, but you 10 B Yes, I do. I have to wear a white shirt and black trousers.
at least two hours studying every evening. A What about a tie?
Marks: __ /10 B No, 2 .
My boss says it gets too hot for ties.
6 Complete the sentences so that they mean the same A Whats the restaurant like?
as the underlined sentences. Use must, might (not) B The food is really good.
or cant and the correct form of the verb. 3
. Youd love it!
1 John isnt here. Im sure he is ill. John ill. Dialogue 2
2 Simons forehead feels very hot. Perhaps he has a A What are you looking for?
temperature. He a temperature. B My wallet. I paid the bill in the caf and I dont
3 I see Andy arrive on the train every morning. Im sure he remember picking it up.
4
.
doesnt live here. He here.
A 5
!
4 Amelia looks perfectly healthy. Maybe she didnt have
Youre always losing it!
an operation. She an operation.
B Yes, I know. I wouldnt keep losing it if I didnt leave it on
5 You missed out some of the questions. Im sure you the table!
didnt pass the exam. You the exam. Marks: __ /10
6 My friend always wears purple. Im sure he likes the
colour. He the colour. Writing
7 Mike says his ankle really hurts. Perhaps he has sprained
his ankle. He his ankle. riteW
9 an anecdote about a situation where you
8 We havent got an appointment. Maybe the doctor managed to solve a problem. Write about 200 words
and organize your writing into four paragraphs:
wont see us. The doctor us.
9 The players look delighted. Im sure they have won the Write about the situation.
Write about the problem.
match. They the match.
Write about how you solved the problem.
10 Nobody is cheering. Im sure he hasnt finished the race.
Write about how the outcome affected you.
He the race.
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 Grammar Language skills
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5 7 C
omplete the dialogue.
below.
Becky Have you ever fallen 1 with a friend, Paula?
1 Birth order is one of the more important factors in Paula Yes, I have, but Id 2
not talk about it.
2 personality development. The most old child can often Becky Why? What happened?
3 communicate best than later children, so they make Paula Oh, I suppose I can tell you. I used to 3
4 good leaders. In some cases, they are more aggressiver. out with a girl called Maria. We were quite good
5 Middle children are less ambitious that first-borns, but friends, but I get 4 much better with you.
Anyway, one day I confided 5 her and she
6 their need to fight more hard for attention makes them
told my secret to the whole class. I was furious!
7 very competitive. Last-borns are the less independent
Becky Im not surprised! She really let you 6 !
8 of all. Parents are also least strict with them so they What did you do?
9 tend to be lazy. The most youngest child is often very Paula I told her that if I couldnt trust her, I 7
10 charming as they learn quicklier how to get what they speak to her again, and that was the end of our
want. friendship.
1 6 Becky Didnt she apologize and try to make 8 ?
2 7 Paula No, she didnt. We lost 9 when she
3 8 changed schools.
4 9 Becky So, what was this big secret?
5 10 Paula Im not going to tell you that! I 10 you
wouldnt ask so many questions!
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6 Rewrite the sentences using if and the first or
second conditional. 8 Complete the mini-dialogues.

1 That watch isnt genuine. Its very cheap. Dialogue 1

, it wouldnt be so cheap. A 1 ?
2 I might go home. I want to watch TV at home. B If a friend let me down, I wouldnt speak to them again.
Ill watch TV. A 2 ?
3 Im stressed. I dont work from home. B Yes, I would. If I moved house, Id keep in touch with my
friends by email.
I worked from home.
A 3 ?
4 We dont get on. We havent got anything in common.
B No, he wouldnt. My father wouldnt let me study
we had something
abroad.
in common.
5 His friends are at the caf this evening. He might go to Dialogue 2
the caf. A Would you rather live in the city or the countryside?
, hell see his friends. B 4 .
6 She might buy that coat. She hopes its not too I find the life in the city more exciting.
expensive. A What would you like to change about your city?
if its not too B 5 .
expensive. A lot of people drop litter on the street.
7 You dont get up early. You dont arrive on time. Marks: __ /10
you would arrive on
time.
8 She should study harder. She wants to pass her exams.
Writing
she wont pass her
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9 an email to apologize for being late for a
exams.
desert picnic. Write about 110 words and organize
9 They want to have a picnic. But it might rain. your writing into three paragraphs:
it rains.
Apologize, say how you feel and admit responsibility.
10 They live near the sea. They go to the beach every day. Explain what happened.
near Say what will happen next and apologize again.
the sea, they wouldnt go to the beach every day.
Marks: __ /20
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TOTAL: __ /100

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