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VOCABULARY
1 Read the text and choose the correct word, A, B, C or D, for each gap. The first one is done for you.
Don’t trust what you read online!
I don’t get to the shops very often, so I usually (0) D things on the Internet, especially if I’m (1) for time. Like most
people, I understand that the (2) to sensible online shopping is to read other consumers’ product reviews; that’s how
we measure customer (3)  , right? Wrong. It turns out that one in seven reviews might not be genuine; companies
pay people to write positive (4) for them. I read about a student who is paid to (5) lots of comments on many
consumer websites with different names every day. This may be a cheap way to (6) products, but it is against the law.

So (7) of the reviews you read. Not knowing whether a review is genuine is a real (8) to trust when it comes to
Internet shopping. At the end of the (9)  , we only have the opinions of others to help us decide. Companies should be
(10) to their customers, not speaking for them.

0 A  invest B  cost C  pay D  purchase

1 A  pressed B  late C  occupied D  busy
2 A  tip B  method C  key D  advantage
3 A  agreement B  pleasure C  satisfaction D  happiness
4 A  comments B  notes C  sayings D  explanations
5 A  give B  use C  send D  post
6 A  help B  promote C  launch D  support
7 A  care B  beware C  warn D  watch
8 A  barrier B  wall C  block D  border
9 A  book B  day C  story D  road
10 A  going B  watching C  listening D  hearing

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2 Complete the text with the words in the box. There are three extra words you do not need. The first one is done for you.

campaigns emails launch meetings messages needs occurs

peak presentations products research satisfaction set trick

What matters in branding

Here at WhatMatters we understand that the branding process (0) occurs at all levels of your business activity,
from the advertising (11) you run all the way down to the text (12) you send. We help
companies keep their brand in mind right from the start − when developing new (13) and doing market
(14) . That way you can (15) your product at the (16) of the brand’s
commercial potential.

We know that every business is different, so the (17) is to understand our customers’ (18)
before we begin. That’s why we ask to attend important (19) you have and key (20) you
give about the company. Then we let you decide: how can your company make the most of a partnership with WhatMatters?

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 GRAMMAR
3 Complete the text with a suitable word in each gap. Use only one word in each gap. The first one is done for you.
These days, (0) more and more people are listening to podcasts. If you haven’t started, I’d consider
(21) the same. As well as being one of (22) most entertaining ways to use your mobile
phone, this year the choice of shows has been greater (23) ever. Serial, a crime documentary, became the
(24) popular podcast in the world, reaching five million downloads.

Podcasts aren’t the same (25) radio programmes. For one thing, the time you want to listen to a programme
may be different (26) the scheduled time − podcasts let you choose when to listen. Also, podcasts are a lot
(27) varied – I enjoy (28) to many different types of podcast, from storytelling to science.
So they allow you (29) listen to what you want at the (30) time for you.

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4 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first. Use no more than three words. The first one is done
for you.

0 There have never been this many cars on the roads.

There are more cars than ever on the roads.
31 But in London, traffic has decreased in recent years.
But in London, there now than a few years ago.
32 If you’ve travelled in the city for any time, you’ll know about the congestion charge.
If you’ve spent in the city, you’ll know about the congestion charge.
33 This means you have to pay £11.50 a day if you drive through the centre of London.
This means that by driving through the centre of London, you agree £11.50
a day.
34 So don’t go by car through the city centre if you want to save money.
So to save money, avoid by car through the city centre.
35 However, it’s quicker to drive through the city centre than it was a few years ago.
However, a few years ago, it quick to drive through the city centre as it is now.
36 This is because people are now more likely to take public transport instead.
This is because it has encouraged public transport instead.
37 Understanding the underground is easier than the bus routes.
It’s the underground than the bus routes.
38 But of course nothing is cheaper than walking or cycling when getting around town.
But of course way to get around town is walking or cycling.
39 Personally, I really want to see the sights, so I walk everywhere if possible.
Personally I hate the sights, so I walk everywhere if possible.
40 Many people think London wasn’t as pleasant before the congestion charge was introduced.
Many people think London now that the congestion charge has been
introduced.

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READING
5 These people all want to study German. Below them are descriptions of eight language courses (A−H). Decide which two
courses would be suitable for each person.

Briony’s company is sending her to work in Germany in three months. Fortunately, the company operates in English, but
she doesn’t even have the basic German to talk to people. For this reason, she wants to learn with other students. The
company will give her time off if necessary.
41 42 

Francine lives in the countryside, and must make the most of her time when her children are asleep. She wants to start
learning German to be able to speak it on holiday and she doesn’t want to spend a fortune.
43 44 

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 Geoff learned German living in Switzerland. A French teacher, Geoff has to teach a new German class, but he doesn’t
feel confident teaching grammar. He thinks aiming for an exam would motivate him, but he only has a couple of hours a
week free after work.
45 46 

Philippa is out of work, so she can’t afford many hours. She can study mornings and evenings (not afternoons), and
wants to work hard. She has a high level of Spanish, and having already learned some German is motivated to perfect all
areas of her German independently, with a little guidance.
47 48 

Paul can’t find work so he’s decided to look in Germany. He studied German grammar at school but he’ll need to
communicate better to get a job. He looks after his grandfather every morning so classes make a sociable change.
49 50 

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A AudioLab
Did you learn to speak and listen in your language from a grammar book? No. Learn to speak, from zero
to confident, using our new techniques centred on listening and speaking. Students say they feel more
confident in everyday situations: shops, restaurants, interviews … Classes evenings and weekends.

B  Berlin School
Do you need travel and survival German fast? Our ‘4 3 4’ courses provide an intensive General German
immersion experience four hours day, four days a week. Classes are run in 100% German, with expert
teachers. Elementary-advanced levels. Mon-Thurs mornings, 9.00–1.00.

C  Einstein Language Institute

We offer challenging, fun and affordable evening classes at higher levels for students of German who
want a solid mastery of the formal aspects of the language as well as communication, whether to pass
exams, impress at interview or just to feel happy with their progress.

D  Get ready for Germany

This year-long course is for people considering moving abroad to improve their career prospects. As
well as interview practice and Business German, students will learn everyday phrases for a range of
situations. Previous knowledge of German is required. Classes 4.00−6.00 pm Monday and Wednesday
afternoons. Maximum 10 students per class.

E GoGerman.com
Our online General German courses have the edge over traditional face-to-face classes − flexible hours
and competitive prices wherever you are. You’ll be matched to your personal native-German teacher to
practise vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. We specialize in beginner and low-level classes.

F  Language Coach
I offer online, personalized and small group guidance in language learning. This style suits people who
already have some German and know how to learn but need help setting goals and getting organized
and motivated. With few contact hours it’s great for people on a budget. Lessons Sat and Sun am only.

G  Private lessons
Personalized German classes for people in a hurry. I am a qualified teacher specializing in German
grammar. I have experience teaching business German and exam preparation. I can come to you,
wherever you are in the city, and at a time to suit.

H  Telephone German
Our courses are perfect for people who cannot commit to travelling long distances because of work,
family or disability. Improve your conversation skills with our friendly qualified teachers in real
conversations over the phone, at all hours. Private class quality at group class prices.

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 LISTENING
6 77 Read the sentences below. You will hear a conversation between a woman, Rachel, and her friend, Stephen, about
an art exhibition. Decide if each sentence is correct (C) or incorrect (I).

0 Only one of them saw the exhibition. C

51 Rachel didn’t go because she was sick that day.
52 She won’t get another chance to see the exhibition.
53 Stephen recommends going.
54 Stephen disagrees with the exhibition’s definition of art.
55 Stephen didn’t like the appearance of some of the pictures.
56 The images show that things that are normally invisible can be attractive.
57 Stephen was impressed by some photos of parts of trees.
58 Some images came from studying humans.
59 The exhibition is free.
60 Stephen persuades Rachel to go to the exhibition.

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SPEAKING
7 Talk in pairs, A and B.
Step 1

Imagine you are both staying at a hotel but you do not know each other. You sit together at breakfast because there are no
free tables. You have two minutes to decide together:
• why you are at the hotel (work, holiday, etc.)
• what you can talk about
• who will begin the conversation and how they will start
Have your conversation.

Student A: start the conversation.

Step 2

You are now going to ask each other for your opinions and give your views on one of these topics:
• a film, TV programme or book you have seen or read
• a place you have visited
• an advert you have seen
Decide what you would like to tell each other about.
Student A: ask Student B for their opinion about one of the topics.
Student B: when you have finished your conversation, ask Student A for their opinion about another of the topics.

You can receive ten marks for including all the points above and using a range of language.

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 WRITING
8 You recently went to a new restaurant in town. You decide to write a review about it on a customer review website. Read
your notes and write your review.

Business: Luigi’s Pizzeria

Location: central, with good parking ✓
Decoration: colourful, very bright lights – not very romantic
atmosphere ??
Service: very friendly staff J service a bit slow – 40 minutes’
wait for food!!
My dish: mushroom pizza – best I’ve had ¬
My friend’s dish: pasta – nice, but too much tomato sauce.
And very spicy!
Overall:

Write your review. Write about 100 words.

You can receive ten marks for including all the necessary points and the conventions of review writing.

Marks (out of 10):

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