NewDest - Amer - Interm B1 - KEY & Transcripts

NEW DESTINATIONS AMERICAN EDITION – INTERMEDIATE B1 – TESTS – KEY TO TESTS
TEST 1
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. up 2. on 3. with 4. in 5. of 6. from 7. about
B.
1. misunderstanding 2. awareness 3. presence 4. curiosity 5. independent 6. exhibition
C.
1. taking place 2. try on 3. expected 4. foreigners 5. customs 6. resort 7. lonely
D.
1. h 2. e 3. a 4. b 5. c 6. j 7. i 8. d 9. f 10. g
2. Grammar
A.
1. doesn't like
2. are thinking
3. go, are taking
4. does … belong
5. don't know
6. Are ... getting
B.
1. … how I can get to the post office
2. … if there is a gas station near here
3. … why you are late
4. … where you put the keys
5. … if Jenny is coming to the party tonight
C.
1. a 2. b 3. c 4. b 5. a
D.
1. Which dress do you prefer?
2. When did you go to Madrid?
3. Where are the gloves?
4. Whose book is this?
5. Who is Jack?
3. Listening
1. b 2. c 3. a 4. b
4. Reading
1. F 2. NM 3. NM 4. F 5. T
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LISTENING TRANSCRIPT
1.
Man: Well, I found the vacation of my dreams!
Woman: Oh no, not another one of your crazy trips.
Man: This one isn't crazy, it's educational. You can go with the The Great Canadian Adventure
Company in a small research boat underwater to study the wreckage of the Titanic up close
and personal!
Woman: Wow, that sounds exciting! You should go for it then.
Man: There's only one problem...
Woman: What's that?
Man: It costs $40,000 to participate!
2.
Woman: Are you excited about flying to Australia?
Man: Of course. I've never been on a plane before.
Woman: Are you scared?
Man: Not at all. I'm really looking forward to it.
Woman: It'll be a long flight to Sydney. That will be a little boring. Do you have any stops?
Man: Yes we stop in Dubai for a few hours.
Woman: Nice. You can do some shopping in the airport while you're waiting.
3.
Man: That's right, I need to change the date of the ticket. I need to be home earlier than the 25 th. Is it
possible to return on the 23rd? (pause) Hmm... that's too bad. I suppose I could do the 20th, if I
can change the arrival date to the 15th. (pause) Really? Great, as long as I'm there five days, it
doesn't really matter when I get there or leave. I still get the window seat, right?
4.
Man: I used the finger scanner at the supermarket the other day, it's really cool.
Woman: I read about those. They've been around for a while now. I still don't like the idea of a machine
scanning your fingerprint. It's like someone is following your every move.
Man: But it's so convenient! It knows who you are, and takes the money right from your bank
account. You don't need to carry money or anything with you ever again!
Woman: But isn't it dangerous?
Man: Of course not. It's easier for someone to steal your credit card than your fingerprint.
Test 2
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. unselfish
2. courageous
3. strict
4. honest
5. guilty
6. intelligent
7. confident
8. patient
9. responsible
10. sensible
B.
1. a 2. c 3. b 4. c 5. a 6. b

C.
1. put off
2. going on
3. keep off
4. put on
5. took off
6. turn on
7. turn off
8. take on
2. Grammar
A.
1. was talking, was driving
2. was walking, slipped, broke
3. heard, ran
4. were ... doing
5. noticed, weren't paying
B.
1. Tom's brother, who is a surgeon, works in a big hospital.
2. This dress, which is made of silk, is very expensive.
3. Brian, whose mother is a soap opera actress, is my best friend.
4. I am going to Boston, where I am going to study Economics.
5. He is an author whose books have been read by thousands of people.
6. Mrs. Braxton, who is a neighbor, looks after our cat when we are away.
C.
1. the hottest
2. as interesting
3. the worst
4. as dangerous as
5. older than
6. taller and taller
7. more talented than
8. the most complicated
9. faster than
10. the most fascinating
3. Listening
1. F 2. F 3. T 4. T 5. F
4. Reading
1. b 2. c 3. c 4. b 5. b

Brad: Hey, Kelly, did you see the new episode of Heroes last night?
Kelly: Nah, I stopped watching that show in the second season. I didn't like it anymore.
Brad: How is that possible? That show is amazing!
Kelly: It's so unrealistic. All those “normal” people with abilities? It's like a comic book or something.
Brad: That's kind of the whole point, Kelly. Besides, don't you think it would be cool to have an ability?
Kelly: I guess it depends on what I could do. I wouldn't want super hearing or the ability to read other
people's minds. Sometimes I'd really prefer NOT knowing what people are thinking about me.
Brad: Yeah, that's definitely true. But wouldn't it be cool to have The Cheerleader's power? The ability
to recover quickly and easily when you've been injured?
Kelly: Well, I suppose that might come in handy. I'm really careless sometimes, and I'm always getting
cuts and bruises.
Brad: I know you are. You always have some sort of Band-Aid on!
Kelly: I know, I know. Still though, it wouldn't be right. It's not natural. And, if abilities of that sort did
actually exist, I'm sure someone would try to take advantage of it. Just like on the show.
Brad: You have a good point, but what if the government could protect against that sort of thing? Just
imagine it... a world full of superheroes! I think it would make for a much safer place to live.
Kelly: Maybe for a while. I still think people would eventually use their powers for evil. If you could walk
through walls, what's stopping you from walking right into a bank and taking the money?
Brad: Hmm... I didn't think of that. Well, it's not like there are people with abilities out there anyway.
Kelly: Yeah, so for now, why don't you just stick to watching the show?
Test 3
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. f 2. b 3. h 4. c 5. d 6. a 7. g 8. e
B.
1. arrangements
2. reliable
3. performance
4. constantly
5. Medical
6. applicants
C.
1. gathered
2. select
3. complained
4. include
5. rehearsing
6. provide
7. enclose
D.
1. c 2. c 3. c 4. c 5. b 6. b
2. Grammar
A.
1. have been working
2. Have... ever traveled, went
3. has wanted, was
4. has... been learning
5. have ever seen
B.
1. don't have
2. had better
3. have to
4. must
5. Do you need
6. needn't
C.
1. tried his best
2. don't have to wear
3. he must be
4. have to train hard
5. had better stop
6. has been surfing since
3. Listening
1. c 2. c 3. a 4. c 5. c
4. Reading
1. Z 2. S 3. S 4. D, S 5. P 6. Z 7. P 8. D
1. Woman: How's your new job as an assistant going?

Man: It's OK. It's typical office stuff.
Woman: So a lot of filing and faxing?
Man: Occasionally. Mostly I just answer phones.
2. Girl: Have you decided what to get your mom for her birthday?
Boy: Well, she loves reading, so I was thinking of getting her a book.
Girl: How boring! Why don't you get her a nice pair of earrings?
Boy: I got her earrings last year.
Girl: How about a skirt then?
Boy: My mom's really difficult when it comes to clothes. No, I think I'm going to stay with my first
choice.
3. Woman: You should sign up for the cooking class and make your wife happy.
Man: Actually, if it were up to me, I'd be doing the film class.
Woman: It's not up to you?
Man: Nope. Mary wants to take a class with me and she has decided on dancing.
4. Man: I'm bored, let's do something. Feel like getting some coffee?
Woman: Hmm, I'm actually kind of hungry.
Man: Me too! Do you want to have an early dinner?
Woman: I'm not that hungry. Let's just get a snack.
5. Man: Hello Alex. It's James. Listen, I know I said I'd come over to your place at 6 o'clock but
something's come up at work and I have to stay here until 6:30, which means I can't be at
your house before 7. If that's too late for you, let me know and we'll arrange to meet some
other time.
Test 4
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. raise
2. disturbed
3. survey
4. oil
5. prey
6. liters
7. damaged
B.
1. c 2. f 3. d 4. a 5. e 6. g 7. b
C.
1. to 2. in 3. of 4. in 5. At 6. of
D.
1. run out of
2. gave in
3. cool off
4. turn ... into
5. show off
2. Grammar
A.
1. would drive
2. will you buy
3. saw
4. freezes
5. Will ... let
6. doesn't get
7. won't pass
B.
1. little
2. no, some
3. many, a few
4. much, any
5. few
C.
1. The, the, the
2. -, a, the
3. an,-, -
4. -, -
5. the
3. Listening
1. b 2. b 3. a 4. c 5. b
4. Reading
1. T 2. NM 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. F 7. F 8. NM
Listening transcript

1.
Female: Look at that flash of lightning!
Male: I know; isn't it spectacular?
Female: I don't know about that. It's really frightening, actually. Don't you think we should go inside or
something? We might get struck by lightning. Look! That tree was nearly hit.
Male: I suppose you're right; we can watch the lightning from the window. Let's go.
2.
Female: Is that a fox over there?
Male: Yes it is. How strange! We are in the middle of the city. It must be lost.
Female: Maybe it came from that big park over there.
Male: It's nice to see some wildlife in the city.
Female: I hope it will be alright, though, with all these cars about.
Male: I hope it doesn't try to eat some of that trash. It could get sick.
3.
Female: Look at that sunset! Isn't it beautiful?
Male: I don't think I've ever seen anything like it.
Female: It was a good idea to book this beach chalet for the night.
Male: Yes, I agree. Tomorrow we are back at the hotel, but on Tuesday we are going on that trek
into the jungle and we'll be camping.
4.
Female: So what's your project about?
Male: It's about protecting endangered species, in particular, the black jaguar.
Female: That's interesting. I took part in a conservation project last year in Africa. I was on a team
monitoring the gorilla population. I really enjoyed it and I got to meet some interesting people.
This summer I'm going to Greece to help a team working with turtles.
5.
Female: I can't believe how much snow there is outside.
Male: I know, they said on the news that there hasn't been such a severe snowstorm in the country
for 60 years.
Female: And it's so cold for this time of year.
Male: It's all because of climate change. Is the government doing anything to protect the
environment? No! They simply don't care! Unless the government starts doing something
about the environment, we are going to see even more extreme weather changes in the
future. Scientists predict floods and severe heat waves.
Midterm Test
1. Vocabulary
1. c 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. c 6. c 7. c 8. d 9. a 10. a 11. b 12. c
13. d 14. c 15. a 16. a 17. b 18. d 19. d 20. d 21. a 22. d 23. a 24. b
25. c 26. c 27. c 28. b 29. b 30. d 31. a 32. d 33. a 34. a 35. d
2. Grammar
1. a 2. c 3. c 4. b 5. d 6. c 7. c 8. d 9. a 10. d 11. c 12. b 13. a
14. c 15. a 16. c 17. a 18. d 19. a 20. a 21. b 22. c 23. a 24. c 25. a 26. b
27. c 28. d 29. b 30. c 31. d 32. b 33. b 34. d 35. c
3. Reading
1. T 2. F 3. T 4. F 5. T 6. T 7. NM 8. NM 9. T 10. F
4. Listening
1. c 2. b 3. b 4. a 5.c
LISTENING TRANSCRIPTS
1.
Female: Look at the sea, isn't it beautiful?
Male: It's fantastic. How about going in?
Female: I'm a little hungry now. Should we go and have lunch first?
Male: You can't go swimming after eating silly!
Female: Oh yeah, you're right. OK let's go for a quick swim and then we can grab something to eat.
2.
Female: What time is your interview?
Male: It's at 10:00.
Female: Well you had better start moving! It's already 9:15.
Male: I know, I know, have you seen my cell phone?
Female: It's on the table.
Male: No that's yours. Maybe I put it in my bag after finishing breakfast in the kitchen... yeah here it
is.
Female: Now go! Oh and good luck!
Male: Thanks.
3.
Female: Don't throw those bottles in the trash can.
Male: Why not? They're empty.
Female: We should recycle them. Don't you want to save the planet? Put them in a bag and take them
to the recycling bin.
Male: Why can't you take them?
Female: Can't you see I'm busy? If you continue doing the dishes, I'll go to the recycling bin.
Male: Oh, no... I want to watch TV now. I’ll take them tomorrow on my way to work.
Female: OK then, but don't forget them.
4.
Female: I think I need to do something in my spare time. I get home from work every day and I spend
most of my time cooking, doing household chores and watching TV. I want more out of life. I'm
so bored!
Male: Well, you could always take up a hobby.
Female: Like what?
Male: There are lots of things, it depends on what interests you. Gardening is a good one if you like
being outdoors. If you're the active type, join a gym. Or if you like studying, how about learning
something new like a language?
Female: Mmm yes, I like the idea of gardening.
5.
Female: Have you always wanted to be a race car driver?
Male: Yes, from the time I was a young boy. My dad is a big Formula 1 fan. We used to watch the
races on TV together and one day he took me to see a race live. I loved it. I think that's when I
knew what I wanted to be when I grew up.
Female: Are there any drivers in the sport that you particularly admire?
Male: Lewis Hamilton, of course. The youngest driver to win a Formula 1 race. He's an amazing guy.
I hope one day I will be as good as him.
Test 5
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. take up
2. brought up
3. turn up
4. pick up
5. held up
6. put ... up
7. gone up
B.
1. Once upon a time

2. For the time being

3. on time
4. in time
5. from time to time
6. By the time
C.
1. be over
2. are out of
3. is up
4. are up to
5. am against
6. was about
7. is into
D.
1. c 2. a 3. b 4. a 5. b 6. b 7. b
2. Grammar
A.
1. had been waiting, arrived
2. came, had ... prepared
3. had been driving/had driven, realized
4. went, had stopped
B.
1. … that they had had a great time at the coffee shop the previous night
2. … that she was going shopping the following day
3. … that he would call me when he got home
4. … that she had seen that movie before
5. … that they might go to the theater that night
C.
1. … if /whether I wanted to go to the concert with him that night
2. … why I didn't go to work on time that morning
3. … if/whether I had read the book he had given me
4. … when I was leaving for Paris
5. … to show (whether/if he could show) her how to use that DVD recorder
D.
1. … to stop talking and focus on the text
2. … to let him go to Mark's party
3. … not to make noise because the baby was sleeping
4. … not to go near that dog
5. … to give her some water
3. Listening
1. a 2. b 3. b 4. a 5. a
4. Reading
1. a 2. d 3. a 4. a 5. c

Host: Good evening and welcome to this edition of That's Strange. Today on the show I have
Dr. Ian Roberts talking about a phenomenon known as crop circles. Welcome,
Dr. Roberts.
Dr. Roberts: Thank you.
Host: So Ian, for those of us who don't know, tell us, what is a crop circle?
Dr. Roberts: A crop circle is a large pattern formed by flattening crops such as wheat or barley.
Host: And what is so special about crop circles?
Dr. Roberts: There's a lot of controversy surrounding crop circles. Many of your listeners might have
seen the movie Signs with Mel Gibson in which intelligent aliens are responsible for
elaborate crop circles that suddenly appear all over the world. Some people believe that
this idea is not that far from the truth because many crop circles are enormous complex
geometric formations that are created overnight and it's difficult to believe that humans
could create them.
Host: Is there any proof that they are created by, let's say, mysterious forces?
Dr. Roberts: Well, there has been some video footage showing small bright balls of light in and around
the crop circles. Some of these bright lights have been filmed during the day. As to
whether there is a connection between these lights and crop circle creation we still don't
know. Scientists have analyzed the wheat from crop circles to find out if it has any
unusual features. They discovered that the plants had been heated rapidly to very high
temperatures. This indicated that large bursts of energy were used to create the crop
circles.
Host: And do you think it’s possible that humans are creating them?
Dr. Roberts: Yes, of course it is possible. An experiment has been done with a team of artists who
were able to create some very complex circles by using wooden planks to flatten the
crops. However, the more complex patterns would require a great amount of planning
and skill. There is a group of crop circle artists, but they usually don't take responsibility
for specific circles. This helps to add to the air of mystery surrounding the circles.
Although I think it is most likely that humans do create them, one can never be absolutely
certain. There is not enough research into crop circles to really understand how they are
formed.
Host: I see... and where are these circles usually found?
Dr. Roberts: There have been crop circles found all over the world. On my website, you can see some
recent photographs which I took of crop circles in the U.S. and there is a particularly
beautiful one in Switzerland as well as in Southern England.
Host: I'll give out those details for you at the end of the show... ...Can you tell us how long these
crop circles have been around?
Dr. Roberts: Well, some of the earliest reports were in 17th century England, but the phenomenon
didn't really attract the public’s attention till the 1980s... (fade out)
Test 6
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. take
2. tour
3. fares
4. reach
5. site
6. landmark
B.
1. in a hurry
2. in a mess
3. in particular
4. at once
5. At last
6. in advance
7. in detail
8. at the latest
9. in other words
10. at least
C.

1. engineer
2. frequently
3. additional
4. monthly
5. physician
D.
1. f 2. a 3. e 4b 5. d 6. c
E.
1. looking forward to
2. was supposed to
3. take advantage of
4. be exposed to
5. put forward
2. Grammar
A.
1. Kate Winslet is believed to be a great actress./It is believed that Kate Winslet is a great actress.
2. Our house is going to be renovated next month.
3. Her bedroom had been painted pink.
4. Our new stove is being installed by the electrician.
5. The car may be washed tomorrow.
6. Ben was invited to my birthday party.
7. A concert will be given by the band next week.
8. The old town church had been restored by the authorities.
B.
1. … due to the heavy rain
2. … in spite of doing well at the interview
3. … so that she would not wake up the baby
4. … because he hit another player
5. … so as to stay in shape
3. Listening
1. c 2. a 3. c 4. a 5. b
4. Reading
1. E 2. B 3. C 4. F 5. A

1. What time are they going to leave for Longview?
Male: So when are we leaving for Longview?
Female: Well, we want to get there before lunch time, don't we?
Male: That's right.
Female: It takes about 2 hours to get to Longview from Lakeside. How about 07:30 or an hour later
08:30?
Male: That's too early. Let's say an hour after that, we’ll be there by 12 at the latest.
2. What mode of transportation is the man probably going to use to get to Claycroft?
Female: How are you traveling to Claycroft?
Male: Well, I haven't decided for sure yet. You see, I'm in no big hurry to get there and money is not
a problem for me either. But as I always either fly or take the ferry, I was thinking that this time
I would like to have a different travel experience.
3. What did the woman not like about the hotel?
Male: How was your vacation in Copenhagen?
Female: It was great, Copenhagen is a beautiful city.
Male: What was the hotel like?
Female: Great, even though it was a cheap hotel there was a bellperson to carry my bags to my room.
A lady came and cleaned the room every day so it was always nice and clean. The only bad
part of my vacation was when I was sick with a cold for a few days. I had to stay in the hotel
room and order room service which wasn't very nice. It took ages for it to arrive and when it
finally did the food was awful.
4. Where is the man's passport?
Male: Oh, no!
Female: What's wrong?
Male: I can't find my passport. I put it in my bag so I wouldn't forget it... Wait, I took it out when my
travel agent called and asked for my passport number.
Female: And where did you put it afterwards?
Male: I hung up the phone and left it on the desk with Kelly's books.
Female: Well, Kelly put those books in her bag and left for school.
5. What did the man sell?

Female: So are you taking the R.V. on your road trip?
Male: No, we are going on the motorcycle.
Female: Are you serious? Where are you going to put all your stuff? Why don't you at least take your
car then?
Male: I can't. I don't have one anymore. Where do you think I got the money for this motorcycle?
Test 7
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. c 2. a 3. c 4. c 5. a
B.
1. about
2. of
3. to
4. in
5. up
6. on
7. to
C.
1. our way
2. There's no way
3. By the way
4. in the way
5. learn the hard way
6. On the way to
7. out of the way
D.
1. keep
2. miss
3. keep
4. lose
5. hold
6. miss
7. keep
2. Grammar
A.
1. to reach
2. clean
3. meeting
4. seeing
5. to invite
6. to lock
7. trying
8. to use
9. drinking
10. to take up
11. buy, to get
B.
1. … will have his leaking faucet fixed
2. … you have your hair dyed yesterday
3. … has had her car repaired
4. … are having their house painted
5. … have our house decorated
6. … is going to have an alarm system installed in his house
7. … was having flowers planted in his yard
C.
1. shouldn't have lied
2. could have died
3. must have gone
4. might have been
5. can't have seen
3. Listening
1. enthusiasm
2. free
3. tools
4. willing
5. mental and physical
4. Reading
1. b 2. c 3. d 4. a 5. c
Host: Welcome everyone! Today we are going to talk about the latest trend that has become
very popular - Green Gyms, and with me to tell us a little more about this is Joanna
Smith, who was involved in setting up a Green Gym. Welcome to the show, Joanna.
Joanna: Thank you, I'm glad to be here.
Host: So, this is something most people will be familiar with; it's the start of the year and we are
full of enthusiasm to stay in shape, so we join a gym. It usually starts off well, then 3
months later we wake up one morning and realize we haven't been to the gym for... well 2
months!
Joanna: (laughs)... yes, well that is a very common story.
Host: But there is another option available that might just make us all want to go back to
exercise and it's free.
Joanna: That's correct. You can join a green gym for free.
Host: For those of us that don't know, can you explain what a green gym is?
Joanna: It's more of a concept. Green gyms are a way for people to go out into the country, do
some physical work helping the environment and at the same time improve their health.
Host: So it combines staying in shape with protecting the environment?
Joanna: Yes.
Host: That sounds ideal. How does a session at a green gym work?
Joanna: Well, when you get to the site the instructor takes you through some warm up exercises.
This is to help reduce the risk of injuries. Then you will be shown how to use the various
tools and you will be told about the task. Types of tasks include tree replanting, repairing
footpaths and growing vegetables. There is a large range of projects available.
Host: Can children take part?
Joanna: Of course! We have lots of parents who bring their children along and it’s turned out to be
a great way for families to spend time together.
Host: That sounds great. The trouble is trying to get the kids to come out. I have two teenagers
and they spend most of their time in their rooms playing computer games. I can't see my
two agreeing to swap their playstations for work tools.
Joanna: You'd be surprised; we have lots of teenagers here. At first they may not be willing to take
part, but after a couple of sessions they start really enjoying it and making friends.
Host: Why do you think these green gyms are becoming so popular?
Joanna: Many people find going to the gym boring because you're doing the same exercises over
and over. Green gyms offer you the chance to do something different every time. You are
out in the fresh air and, most importantly, you are doing something positive for the
environment.
Host: And what about the health benefits?
Joanna: There are so many; participants in green gyms have reported improved mental health and
physical health. Working out in nature is thought to help relieve stress and fight
depression.
Host: If you're just joining us, I'm talking to Joanna Smith about Green Gyms...
Test 8
1. Vocabulary
A.
1. descriptive
2. conscious
3. betrayed
4. definitive
5. depressed
6. grateful
7. complicated
B.
1. worn out
2. came round
3. wear off
4. come down with
5. bring … round
6. get over
C.

1. at most
2. to say the least
3. Last but not least
4. in the least
5. most of all
6. make the most of
7. least of all
8. at least
D.
1. d 2. a 3. f 4. c 5. b 6. e
E.
1. hurt
2. pain
3. rash
4. gasping
5. injured
2. Grammar
A.
1. … had woken up early, she wouldn't have missed the bus to school
2. … had been good/hadn’t been bad, we would have gone fishing
3. … wouldn't have won a trip abroad if he hadn't taken part in the competition
4. … wouldn't have passed his exams if he hadn't studied hard
5. … had followed my advice, things would have turned out well
B.
1. … I had enough money to buy a car
2. … I had accepted the job offer
3. … Matilda could speak French
4. … the baby would stop crying
5. … Britney had been careful while driving
6. … I didn't live in the city
C.
1. Neither, nor
2. None
3. either, or
4. All
5. Both
6. Both, and
7. Neither
3. Listening
1. F 2. T 3. F 4. F 5. T
4. Reading
1. B 2. A 3. D 4. C 5. D 6. B 7. C 8. C 9. A 10. D
John: So, tell me about this organization you've set up, Jackie. It sounds very exciting.
Jackie: Well, it's all about providing young people with volunteer opportunities.
John: Really? That is such a good idea, although I wouldn't have thought you'd get many teenagers
interested in that kind of thing. Most young people I know are only interested in playing
computer games, watching TV, hanging out with their friends and listening to music.
Jackie: I know what you mean, but I've found it's really the opposite with many teenagers. I did some
surveys, for example, I looked at what global issues concern young people the most and found
that they are very worried about poverty, war and climate change. These are serious world
issues and they were the top things on teenagers' minds. I also found that many teenagers
would like to take part in volunteer work, but they just don't know how to start. This showed me
that more work needs to be done to raise young people's awareness of the volunteering
opportunities available to them. That's why I set up this organization.
John: So what does your organization do?
Jackie: Well we provide guidance and information on volunteer work. We have advisers who are
available 9-5p.m. Monday-Friday to answer any questions. On our website you can type in
your zip code click on “search” and all volunteering opportunities in your area will be listed
including their contact details. We basically gather all the information and provide it to young
people in a way that won't overwhelm them.
John: So how do you make sure that the volunteer opportunities match the interests of teenagers?
Jackie: We did a study on the interests of young people. Young men tend to be very passionate about
sports and also hanging out with their friends. Young women are more passionate about
friends, music and family. We try to find volunteer organizations that match these interests.
For example, the charity Music Pros uses volunteers to organize thousands of music events.
The charity provides training, tools and technical equipment to the volunteers.
John: And what other kinds of things can young people do?
Jackie: The list is endless; there is something for everyone, art and culture, sports, supervising
children, learning new skills such as first aid. There are also many community projects. The
important thing I've learned from our research is that we have to make voluntary work more
appealing and cool to teenagers so they will want to take part.
John: I agree.
Jackie: Also, a recent program we have developed that has been very successful involves giving
young people money to spend on improving their community. This gives them the
responsibility of managing a project on their own. Of course, we give them the relevant training
and resources.
John: And how do you think young people can benefit from volunteer work?
Jackie: They gain valuable skills and experience which increases their self confidence and prepares
them for the future. From talking to some of our volunteers, I think it's the feeling that they are
giving something back to the community that really gives them a sense of achievement.
John: Well, I think what you are doing is great!
Final Test
1. Vocabulary
1. c 2. c 3. b 4. d 5. d 6. b 7. a 8. c 9. b 10. d 11. b 12. a 13. a
14. b 15. c 16. a 17. b 18. d 19. a 20. c 21. a 22. a 23. b 24. c
25. a 26. c 27. c 28. a 29. d 30. a 31. c 32. a 33. d 34. c 35. a
2. Grammar
1. a 2. d 3. b 4. c 5. d 6. a 7. b 8. c 9. a 10. d 11. d 12. c 13. a
14. d 15. c 16. b 17. d 18. a 19. b 20. c 21. b 22. a 23. a 24. c 25. b
26. a 27. d 28. d 29. c 30. a 31. b 32. c 33. a 34. d 35. b
3. Reading
1. c 2. c 3. d 4. d 5. a
4. Listening
1. c 2. c 3. b 4. c 5.c

1.
Female: What did you think of Corfu?
Male: It was beautiful! It had beautiful beaches and Corfu Town is full of elegant old buildings.
I particularly enjoyed going around the many museums, and surprisingly, my children enjoyed
that, too. I also rented a car and explored the island. The kids could not get enough of
Aqualand. They wanted to go there everyday!
2.
Female: Did you hear that?
Male: No.
Female: You mean you didn't hear that noise?
Male: Ooh... yes, I heard something now. Maybe it's the neighbors again.
Female: At this time! It's 2a.m.! I think you should go downstairs and take a look.
Male: (Crashing noise) What was that?
Female: Quick! Call the police.
Male: Hang on a minute... look it's Patch, he must have gotten out of the kitchen. Oh no! What a
mess! You naughty puppy!
3.
Female: So are you taking your motorcycle on your vacation?
Male: Absolutely. My friends and I are riding our motorcycles through Europe this summer. We are
spending a month on the road.
Female: That sounds exciting, although it might be a little tiring.
Male: I know, but I don't mind. It will be fun. I'm looking forward to going to Poland and Switzerland.
I've never been to those countries before. We are stopping in Germany for a week as there is
a motorcycle convention going on there. Thousands of people are expected to come from all
over the world.
4.
Sarah: Hi, Fiona. Are you busy on Saturday? I was wondering if you can come shopping with me. I
have to buy a dress for my 18th birthday party, and you know I'm not very good at choosing
things for myself.
Fiona: Of course I'll come. What sort of dress are you thinking of?
Sarah: Well, I'd like something blue. I love the color blue.
Fiona: You are always wearing blue. Why don't you try a different color for a change? Like red, or
purple. Those are nice colors, too and they suit you.
Sarah: I suppose.
Fiona: We'll have a look in the stores and see what they have.
Sarah: Great. I'm looking forward to it.
5.
Ben: What's wrong Steven?
Steven: Oh, I'm just a little stressed out. I have exams and I'm finding it difficult to find the time to
study.
Ben: How come?
Steven: Well, you know I have a part-time job. I also have to help my mom look after my little sister.
Ben: I think you are doing too much. Why don't you quit your job?
Steven: I can't afford to. I need the money.
Ben: Well, you should at least reduce the number of hours you work during the exam period.
Steven: I could do that.
Ben: And if you need some peace and quiet, you can come over to my house and study.
Steven: Thanks, Ben. You're a star!

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