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A- READ THE THREE TEXTS AND DO THE EXERCISES

We met thanks to sport

Marjorie
Many years ago I used to play tennis with a man called Roger. He usually beat me but I remember
how kind he was. We lost touch when I got married and I thought I’d never see him again. That was
30 years ago. When I retired last year, I needed a new activity, especially as I had also recently got
divorced, so I took up golf. One day I was going around the course alone, when I saw a man, also
playing on his own. When he turned round, I realized it was my old friend! We couldn’t believe it! After
that we started playing regularly. Yesterday, Roger proposed in the middle of the golf course – he’d put
a ring inside a golf ball! I couldn’t believe it when I saw the ring, but I said ‘yes’!
Paul
I was looking for a flatmate a few months ago because I had just split up with my partner and she had
moved out. To forget her, I started working out at the gym after work. I slowly got to know Steve who
was often there at the same time, although we didn’t become friends until we were both warming up
one day, and he said he was looking for somewhere to live as his girlfriend had just dumped him. I told
him that I had a room in my flat and that I was looking for a flatmate. He moved in two days later.
We’ve become good mates and we both agree that we’re much easier to live with than our ex-
girlfriends!
Liz
I had recently moved to Oxford from Bristol when I decided to run the London Marathon. I didn’t want
to train alone so I advertised for a running partner at my local gym, and Harriet got in touch. We met
for coffee and got on really well. It was amazing how many things we had in common, for example she
had recently moved to Oxford, too. While we were getting fit we also became close friends.
Unfortunately I got injured three weeks before the race and couldn’t take part. I was sad about the
race, but am delighted about my new friendship. And we’re already thinking about next year ...

1. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER True, False or Doesn´t say /10

1 Marjorie didn’t see Roger for 30 years after she got married.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
2 Marjorie and Roger were playing golf with friends when they met again.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
3 Marjorie and Roger are engaged now.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
4 Paul moved out of his flat after he broke up with his girlfriend.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
5 Steve and Paul have become good friends.

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6 Liz decided to run the London Marathon before she moved to Oxford.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
7 She found someone to train with by putting an advertisement in the gym.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
8 Harriet was the first person who made contact with Liz.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
9 Harriet and Liz found they share a lot of interests.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 
10 Liz hurt her leg so she couldn’t run in the marathon.
A True  B False  C Doesn’t say 

2. ANWER THESE QUESTIONS BRIEFLY /5

a- When did Marjorie stop working? ___________________________________________
b- What did she feel when Roger proposed?_____________________________________
c- Where did Paul and Steve meet? ____________________________________________
d- What do they think about living together?______________________________________
e- How did Liz find a running partner? __________________________________________

B- COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERBS IN BRACKETS, USE PRESENT
SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS, SIMPLE PAST OR PRESENT PERFECT /15

A great experience

Some months ago I _______________ (go) on a trip with my family. My mother usually _______________
(travel) for work, but in this opportunity this _______________ (be) a family trip. My parents asked my brother
and me “Have you _______________ (ever visit) Canada?” and we said “No, we _______________ (never
be) there” so we took a flight to Canada. We _______________ (arrive) on Monday morning and
_______________ (start) to tour around right away. One day my mom _______________ (fall) down so she
_______________ (not can) continue touring. We _______________ (go) out without her. That day she
_______________ (think) “I can´t believe I _______________ (sit) inside the hotel, it´s so boring!”. The
following day she _______________ (get) better and we continued together. It was fantastic!
I think it _______________ (just be) the best experience since I was a kid, I really _______________ (have) a
great time in this tip.

C- REWRITE EACH OF THESE SENTENCES SO THEY HAVE THE SAME MEANING AS THE
FIRST ONE. USE BETWEEN TWO AND FIVE WORDS, AND DO NOT CHANGE THE WORD
GIVEN /20

1. John is 1,65 cm tall and Sally is 1,55. THAN

Sally ____________________________________ John.
2. There is no other building as tall as the Burj Khalifa in the world THE
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3. It was not possible for her to finish her homework. COULD

She__________________________________ her homework
4. I travelled to Europe last month, it was the third time in my life. BEEN
I ______________________________ three times in my life.
5. It is prohibited to smoke inside the building. MUST
People________________________________________ inside the building
6. It is not necessary for you to pay to enter the club. HAVE
You ____________________________________________ to enter the club.
7. Studying hard is important for exams. STUDY
It _______________________________________ for exams.
8. Paula saw the film two days ago, let´s change it. ALREADY
Paula ______________________________ the film, let´s change it.
9. This exam is less difficult than the last one. MORE
The last exam _____________________________________ this one.
10. At school there is no class as boring as Mrs. Sullivan´s. MOST
Mrs. Sullivan´s is ____________________________________ at school.

D- COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH WORDS FORMED FROM THE WORDS IN BOLD /10

1- I didn´t like the movie, it was not _______________ , I got bored INTEREST
2- He has things all over his room, he is so _______________. TIDY
3- The new car my dad bought is absolutely _______________. BEAUTY
4- Sarah always has great and original ideas, she is very _______________. CREATE
5- Peter is the oldest, he has three _______________ brothers. YOUNG
6- Ana plays many instruments, she is a _______________. MUSIC
7- If you play tennis, you need to find another _______________. PLAY
8- It is important to eat _______________ food to keep fit. HEALTH
9- In winter you have to be careful not to catch an _______________ ILL
10- I love running, so I go _______________ every morning. JOG

E- CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION /10

1 Julia doesn´t stop talking, I can´t _________________ her.

A mind B stand C put D told
2 I think I will take __________________ of the marathon this year.
A place B up C part D space
3 It´s not raining, you ____________________ take an umbrella, it´s not necessary.
A must B mustn´t C have to D don´t have to
4 It´s not allowed to smoke inside, people ____________________ do it.
A must B mustn´t C have to D don´t have to
5 If you don´t feel well you _______________________ go to work, I think.
A shouldn´t B must C mustn´t D should

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F- COMPLETE THIS TEXT WITH ONE WORD. IN SOME CASES THE FIRST LETTER HAS BEEN
PROVIDED /10
Portrait of a person I admire

My cousin Peter has a great self-esteem, he is very c_____________, and that is why he does well in
everything he starts, he is very s______________. Also, he never gets tired, he is so
e_____________. He always tells me that if you don´t want to do b_____________ one important
thing is to be _____________ time for appointments and meetings. Also, loving what you do is
important, try to be _____________ the activity you do and always give your best.
He is a sporty boy who likes running wearing his t_____________. He has lots of muscles, he is
w_____________. He does not stop for a minute, he is always doing things, he is a very
b_____________ boy. He is not ugly at all, in fact, he is very h_____________.

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