8 UNIT 8 TEST | Standard
Listening
1 UT Track 8  Listen to Luke Tindall talking
about the volcano Mount Vesuvius.
Complete the opinion phrases. Then match
to make sentences.
1 People        to think   
2 Well, it makes        that people
would end up living there   
3 I’m of the        that the   
4 He was the most important Roman
historian in my          
5 So, if you        me,    of children who were climbing the
a) the next eruption will be a big one.
b) that the only eruption of Vesuvius was in AD 79.
c) eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 is one of the most
fascinating events in history.
d) because he’s helped us understand the events of
AD 79.
e) because the land around the volcanoes is usually
very good for farming.
2 UT Track 8  Now listen again and complete
the sentences with the correct word.
1 Luke says that Vesuvius was formed when two
areas of land collided and magma was pushed up
to the          .
2 Vesuvius erupted three times in the
         century.
3 Pliny the Younger wrote detailed         
of the eruption in AD 79.
4 Pompeii was          with volcanic ash
dust after the eruption.
5 Luke mentions that millions of people now live
in the          surrounding Vesuvius.
Grammar
3 Choose the correct words.
1 When we arrived at the airport, we have been /
were picked up by some friends.
2 Scientists have announced that liquid water was
/ has been discovered on the planet Kepler 186f.
3 More and more children are being / been taught
their school subjects through internet classes.
4 The holiday was a disaster but we wasn’t /
weren’t given any money back by the tour
operator.
5 Altitude sickness is / is being caused by going
from low to high altitude (over 2,500 metres)
too quickly.
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4 Complete the sentences with the correct
passive form of the verbs in brackets.
1 The Great Wall of China          more
than 2,000 years ago. (build)
2 The new visitors’ centre          at the
end of last year. (complete)
3 There’s a problem with the new mobile device.
Twenty mobile phones          since
yesterday. (return)
4 Tomorrow, before the start of the tour, you
         to our tour guide. (introduce)
5 The discovery          by a group
mountain. (make)
5 Complete the sentences with the words in
the box.
few | many | much | number | piece
1 There aren’t        big mountains in
the UK.
2 Very        people have walked on
the moon.
3 There are a        of different ways to
reach the top.
4 We don’t have        water left. Don’t
drink it all!
5 A        of chocolate can give you energy.
6 Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to
complete the text.
When I was 11 years old, I went on (1)    
school trip to the Brecon Beacons. It’s a National
Park in Wales where you can do (2)     of
outdoor activities. Our plan was to go canoeing
and horse-riding. When we arrived, there was a
(3)     rain but we put up our tents anyway
and went to bed. Then I woke up at three o’clock
in (4)     morning, feeling cold and wet. I
looked around and the tent was full of (5)    
water. We got out of the tents but it was still
raining hard. The only shelter was the school bus
so we had to sleep there. It was a disaster!
1 A an B the C a
2 A few B lots C amount
3 A much B few C little
4 A – B the C a
5 A  the B some C –
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Reading

Queenstown Outdoor Activities

Queenstown is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in New
Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown offers amazing views of the water and the surrounding snow-capped
mountains of the Southern Alps. Here are just a few of the activities you can do there.

A Hobbit Tour
If you’re a Tolkien fan, then you won’t want to miss this amazing tour of the mountains, glaciers and waterfalls,
where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films were made. Starting with a helicopter ride over nearby
Mount Earnslaw, you can experience some of the awe-inspiring scenery which you are sure to recognise from
the films. You will then be transferred to a four-wheel drive vehicle for a closer look at some of the films’ other
locations around Queenstown. The tour does involve some trekking, so you should wear outdoor clothing and
bring some water. But most importantly, don’t forget your camera!

B Cycling at the Rabbit Ridge Bike Resort

Situated in Gibbson Valley, just outside Queenstown, the resort, which offers access to bikes, extends over
40 kilometres of hills and flatter terrain. The bike trails within the Rabbit Ridge resort are popular with cyclists
looking for an adrenaline-filled downhill experience, but if you’re looking for something more relaxed, don’t
worry. There are gentler trails, which are suitable for inexperienced riders, as well as workshops for those new
to the sport. You can take your own bike, but if you don’t have one, there are packages which include bicycles
and helmets. I’d definitely recommend buying one of these complete tours to save money. And if you’re not
feeling very energetic, you can even hire an electric bike!

C Skyline Stargazing
If you love the stars and want something to do in the evening, this is the activity for you. The package includes
a ride up to the top of Bob’s Peak on the Skyline Gondola. The Gondola is a cable car which takes you 450
metres above Queenstown, giving you breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu below and the mountains in the
distance. From the top of the mountain, you will have clear views of the night sky. It’s perfect for stargazing
and our modern telescopes will let you see the stars as you’ve never seen them before. Make sure you bring
warm clothes for this tour as temperatures can get very low at the top!

D Bungee Jumping at the Kawarau Bungy Centre

Kawarau is well-known by extreme sports enthusiasts because it’s the place where commercial bungee
jumping was born in the 1980s. It involves attaching an elastic rope to your feet and jumping off a tall structure
like a bridge or a cliff. Jumpers have the experience of free-falling to earth but the rope stops them from
actually hitting the ground. Many people say that it’s the most exhilarating experience of their life. At Kawarau,
visitors can go on a tour which explains the history of bungee jumping, but most people go there to jump off
the famous bridge where it all started. And if you’re nervous about jumping on your own, don’t worry – you
can do a tandem jump attached to a friend!

7 Find these sentences in the article above You can get a special offer on / large box
and read the sentences around them. For of equipment.
each one, decide what is implied. Choose 4 The Gondola is a cable car which takes you
the correct word or phrase. 450 metres above Queenstown, giving you
1 Situated on the edge of Lake Wakatipu in New breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu below and
Zealand’s South Island … the mountains in the distance.
Queenstown is not far from / next to You will have difficulty breathing / see
Lake Wakatipu. attractive scenery when you are in the Gondola.
2 If you’re a Tolkien fan, then you won’t want to 5 … it’s the place where commercial bungee
miss this amazing tour … jumping was born in the 1980s.
Tolkien fans will be interested in / bored by this tour. Commercial bungee jumping started / became
popular here in the 1980s.
3 You can take your own bike, but if you don’t have
one, there are packages which include bicycles
and helmets.

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8 Read the article again. For each question, 11 Complete each sentence with a preposition
choose from the activities A–D. The from the box.
activities may be chosen more than once.
Which activity about | against | from | in | with
1 is good for people who are new to it?     1 I’m not optimistic        winning the race.
2 was made famous near Queenstown?     2 We need to find some shelter       
3 takes you to various places?     this wind.
4 takes place at the summit of a mountain?     3 This company specialises        adventure
5 involves different forms of transport?     holidays.
4 They warned us        going out
after dark.
5 I don’t think there’s anything wrong       
helping other people.
Vocabulary

9 Read the definitions and write the correct
word. The first letter has been given. 12 Find and underline one mistake in each
1 This is the top of a mountain. s          sentence. Write the correct word below.
2 This is a small narrow river. s          1 The purpose with this website is to give
information for tourists who want to ski.
3 This an area of high land which is often near the
                        
sea. c       
2 There is a great variation of things to do outdoors
4 This is a way from one place to another that you
for people who like winter.
can walk along. p     
                        
5 This is an area of land between mountains or
3 I like to ski, but I’m not very good. I’m lacking
hills. v         
of skill.
                        
4 The ski streams are covered with snow from
10 Choose the correct words to complete the October to April.
sentences.                         
1 You always choose / choice the most 5 Many people prefer a beach holiday on the
expensive food! summit of Mexico.
2 We need to make a decide / decision. Which way                         
do you think we should go?
3 The boat should depart / departure at
seven o’clock.
4 I liked the article but the conclusive /
conclusion wasn’t very good.
5 My dog’s behave / behaviour is terrible.
He needs training.

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Speaking Use of English

13 Complete the sentences. 15 Complete the sentences with the correct
1 If you        me, Mount Fuji is the most noun form of the words in brackets.
beautiful mountain in the world. 1 I would like you to tell me the          .
2 As far as I’m        , Tibidabo in Barcelona (true).
isn’t a mountain at all. 2 It is your          (responsible) to look
3 Some people say that a mountain has to be at after the money.
least 600 metres high. I don’t        3 The path only has a          (wide) of
with that. one metre.
4 I’m of the        that we need to do more 4 Our parents were waiting for our         
to protect the environment. (arrive).
5 To my        , the Mont Blanc tunnel 5 The best          (treat) for a cold is to
shouldn’t be made wider. stay warm and drink plenty of water.

14 Answer the questions. Use the opinion 16 Write a form of the word in capitals in
phrases in Exercise 13 or other opinion each gap.
phrases you know to begin each sentence. Being a group leader
1 Why is it difficult for some people to live in I’ve been a (1)            YOUNG
the mountains? group leader for five years now
 and I love it! My main
(2)            are RESPONSIBLE

planning and organising activities
2 Why do people go on holiday in the mountains?
for young people in my town.
 They don’t always have the
 (3)            of going POSSIBLE
3 Why do some people do adventure sports such as into the countryside, so we do lots
rock climbing? of outdoor activities. We give the
children a (4)            CHOOSE

but they seem to enjoy the
 team–building activities most. In
4 Why do some people like visiting tall buildings? these activities, you can only find
(5)            to SOLVE

problems by working with your
 team-mates. I find it really
5 Which mountain or tall building would you like satisfying to see the children
to visit? working so well together.




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Writing
17 Complete the email with the words in the box. There are three words you won’t need to use.
glad | hear | hope | now | recommend | so | soon | well

To: Bill
Subject: How are you?

Hello,
Thanks for your email. It was great to (1)          from you! I’m (2)          you had a
good holiday.
We’re on holiday from school now – for six weeks! My family isn’t going away but I’m planning to
make the most of my time at home. School has been very busy this year and I haven’t had much time
to do any sport, (3)          I’d like to start a new outdoor activity. I think it would help me to
relax. Have you got any ideas for things I could do? Tell me why you think it would be good for me.
I’d also like to know where the activity is done and if I’d need any special equipment.
I (4)          you can help me!
Write (5)          !
Lots of love from Ben

18 Now write the middle paragraph (4–5 sentences) of an email to Ben answering his questions.
• Which activity would you recommend?
• Why do you recommend it?
• Where can you do it?
• What equipment do you need?

Total score

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