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n*acri*'rg - F'art suitable (odj)
right, appropriate
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frozen (odj) kept at a low temperature (in a freezer)
punishment /n/ punishing somebociy for doing something
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guest /n/ someone who visits a place I;f,i.r.i-:,i1,i,, . i:';:r'": il
identity card (n) a card that proves who you a!'e irritate /v/ make someone angry or annoyed
' herb (n) a plant used in cooking to add flavour to f-ood blame /v/ say that someone did something wrong
t peel (v) remove the sl<in of vegetables or fruit work piacement (n/ when a university student gets to work
for a company in order to get work experience
fond (adj) when you like something very much
justice fnl the fair/right treatment of people; being fair
iudge (n) a person who is in charge of a trial in a court and thev t

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decides how a person, guilty of a crime, should be punished
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fascinated {odj) very interested
reality show /n/ TV show about normal people in real situa-
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' interior designer (n/ a person who decorates the irrside of a
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, relate to fv/ understand a situation challenging (adj) difficult
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tough (odjl strong at times (phr/ sometimes
military (odj) relating to the ai'med forces
i exploration (n) going somewhere to look for something
survive /v/ continue to live
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ernotionally (odv) related to feelings
involved (odj) taking part in something; affected
make up one's mind (phr) decide
occupation (n) job
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j horizon fnl where the sky meets the sea or the land
; documentarV h) a film that gives information about a subject
' reveal /vJ show something surprising, or to show something
aspect fni one part of a situation
guilty (adj) feeling bad because you have done something ,fH,I
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society (n/ a community of people that live in the same area E
: murder (n/ the crime of killing a human
and have the same traditions
i case (n) a situation concentrate /v/ direct your attention or your efforts towards
contestant 1n/ someone who takes part in a contest
a particular activity, subject, or problem
wealthy (odj) rich priority /n/ something that is more important than other
I transform (v/ change completely
things and must be dealt with first
faith /nl great trust on somebody or something misbehave (u/ behave badly
heartbreak (n) avery sad feeling job satisfaction /n/ the feelirrg of pleasure that you have in
dispatch (nl sending someone or something somewhere
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/n/ someone who checks that people don't
park their cars in the wrong place
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congratulations (n, pl) {an expression used when you want to
say to someone that you are happy with their success]
board (n) meals that you get when you stay somewhere
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Choase the correct answer {A, B or C} to complete the following

sentences.

i, My brother is a business student and he's now on

with a huge company.
A identity card B reality show
C worl< placement

Last Sunday, we went to the top of the mouniain, where

the view was amazing. We saw the whole village ancl the
woods ...........
A emotionally B beycnd C occasionally

3. They ....... the field into a beautiful parl<.

A irritated B transfoi'med C survived

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Choose the correct dnswer {A, B or C) to compiete the following
sentences about Adam.

Adam is a very.................. man. He even has his own

helicopter.
A wealthy B previous C involved

5. I useC to be ..........,.....,...., of him when I was a teenager

A fond B refreshed C suitable

6. I started disliking him when he .............,.......... me for

something that I hadn't done.
A faced B misbehaved C blamed

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I always have ........................ vegetables at home, as

scmetimes it's difflcult to find fresh ones.

He has a(n) .. background. ln fact, he left

tne army last year.

l\4a rtha felt ...................... about forgetting their wedding

anniversary.

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A. You must eat the product as soon as the package

is opened.
B. The package must not be opened while frozen.
C. The product must be thrown away after April.

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2 A. The meeting will be held at 5 o'clock today.
: The staff meeting arranged for 4 o'clock B. The meeting will be held at 4 o'clock on Wednesday.
on Thursday will be held a day earlier at
C, The meeting will be held at 5 o'clock on Thursday.
' the same time. Please let me know by
5 o'clock today if you can't attend.

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Gerry, Mum is telling Gerry that
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peelthe corrots ond C. he needs to have a look at the carrots that are already
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A. Children are allowed into the restaurant

before 9 pm.
unaccompanied
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must not enter the restaurant
unless accompanied by an adult.
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unaccompanied until 9pm.
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The people below all want to watch something on TV tonight. There are eight TV programme reviews.
Decide which programme would be the most suitable for the people below.

Barbara is a history teacher but she's also very interested in art. She is interested in programmes

& about real life, people or events. She prefers non-fiction to fiction and is fascinated by other
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ideas for his house designs and decoration.

Mark is a seventeen-year-old student. He plays in a rock band and enjoys action films with
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WHAT'S ON TV T9NTGHT?
A. Brurnllne 6pm, Sky Movies 1 E. Masterchef Goes Large 63Apm, BBC2
A tough kid finds hrmself in a new school where he joins the Contestants have to create a new recipe in 30 minutes, before
military marching band. Has he survived on the streets alone the three best are sent to the kitchens of London's La Porchetta,
for too long or will he be able to find his soft side? Can he where they must prepare simple ltalian meals as quickly as
work in a team instead of being a loner? An excellent teen possible. Their final challenge is to make a two-course meal for
movie with some great drumming scenes, the judges who will decide which of them will go through to
Friday's quarter-f inal.
B. ..lourney of !-ife 9pm, BBC|
Steve lsonard leads this new five-part exploration of how F. A Drearn hlome Abroad Bpm, Channel Five
we got here. As you'd expect, there are lots of great images, George Clarke follows the efforts of a wealthy north London
such as flying fish, sharks and coral. Watch today how some couple to transform a 2O0-year-old farmhouse rn Predmont, ltaly,
baby turtles struggle to survive on a beach and how one of into the house of their dreams. Although the couple has no
nature's strangest creatures, a sea. cucumber, does what it money worries, they can't leave their jobs for long periods of
knows best to defend itself when attacked. time to be in ltaly, so they have to trust the builders io do the
right iob on their own.
C. FFonizon 9pm, BEC2
Documentary examining the rise and fall of the Moche people G. Faith 9pm, BBCL
who suddenly disappeared despite ruling the northern coast William lvory's story of love and heartbreak is set during the
of Peru for hundreds of years. The programme reveals evidence miners' strike of 1984-1985" This year-long confiict forces two
recently discovered by scientrsts and archaeologists which sisters and their husbands to think about their relationships with
has finally allowed themto understand what really happened each other as they struggle to survive before their lives are
to one of the greatest civilizations of the ancient world. changed forever.

D. Murder *** 9pm, FX H. *ispatehes 9pni, Channel 4

A great crime show, which follows a single murder case, with
each episode showrng only a day. The main character is lA's top
lawyer, who is hired to help a millionaire, when he finds himself
involved in a murder investrgation. Talented Hollywood actors,
lots of action and, most importantly, great mystery.
An investigation into the working lives of traffic wardens, with
hidden cameras revealing the extent of the abuse they are faced
with on a day-to-day basis from angry and often violent motori
The programme also explains how traffic wardens make sure
people who have violated parking laws get a suitable punishment.
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what is right, ever since Iwas a very young child. That used helps if you just follow your head and not
to irritate my brothers and sisters because I would always tell your heart when you can't make up your i

our parents if they dici something wrong. I remember they mind. The working hours are quite long and not all judges
had secrets that they wouldn't share with me and i probably earn a lot of money. But for me, choosing an occupation was
missed out on a lot because of that. Not that I blame them. never about the financial aspect.

When I finished school, I actually studied history at university When a court case is finished and I am confident that I have I was v,,

and then, in myfinal year, I had a work placement in a lawyer's made the right decision, I am relieved. l(nowing that people beo
office. I was fascinated from day one and, as soon as i gradu- guilty of crimes will end up in prison and society will be a bit
ated, I applied to do a degree in law. I don't know why I hadn't safer tomorrow could not make me any happier. However; I

thought of this earlier, but I was certain I would love to be a make it a personal rule not to take my work home with me. havi
judge one day. Once I leave the court, I switch off and concentrate on my
family, They will always be my number one priority. When
Several years have gone by and I am still very fond of my job. l'm at home, l'm no longer a judge; l'm a husband and a dad
l'm keen on fighting for justice, no matter what kind of case and that sometimes takes even more work. poliu
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B. decided he wanted to be a judge so he dropped out of university. Coing son

C. studied something else for a few years before deciding to become a judge.
D. studied at university to become a lawyer but was then unhappy with his choice.

What does Ted say about his job?

A. He has a lot of job satisfaction.
B. He has made mistakes during his career.
C. He always wins a case.
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A. finish off any work that he has at home
B. leave all his work problems at the court
C. tell his family all about his working day
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lwas wc;'ried I would join all those who ended up wcrl<ing in cafes or fast-food places afte;'graduation, oi'ihat i'c
beoutcf*ott . IUT--l llistenedtomyfr-iendsandparenissayingcongratulations,but,actually;iciidnot
feel lil<e celebrating. I had never thought of myself as the person who wouid end up worl<ing lare in ihe cffice and
having tc attend iong, boring meetings.

Well, ihat was a year ago. Today I an': sitting in a boai in the Pacific Ocean, filming a documentary about sea
pollutier:. I remember that day, when unable to concentrate on rfly worl<, I staried to look at volunteer siies on
the internet. Then I saw it! My drea m jobl 18 However, fooci and board are free. Anyway, I cteciCed to
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apply. My parents were shocl<ed ! But afl: er seeing how enthusiastic Iwas, they started to be more
positive.

For me it was the decision of a lifefime. I l<new I could not spend the rest of my iife vvorking just'Lo oay the bills.
Tl"rrough the worl< I do now, I have met amazing people. lstarted as a nrember of a research group but now I work
on the documentary team mal<ing films for schools. The aim is to teach kids about how they can keep the oceans
clean by reducing their personal pollution. lt's not a iot, but it doesn't matter because I really feel t'm
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We atrE meed a g#sd reEgh€'s sEeep

According to research, 20 million people in the UK are not {2,I 1.............. enough
sleep nowadays. Eiperts believe that this may be one of the leading causes of
health problems.

So all of us should try to work out how much sleep we need, says Professor Chris ldzikowski. To do so,

we must (22)................ our alarm clock for when we need to get up, then count back six to eight hours,
{23)................ on how much sleep we feel we need. Then, we should try to go to bed and get up at the
same time every day, even at weekends. If we still feel tired during the day, we should try going to bed
15 minutes earlier for a week until we wake up refreshed. So if we (24l................ go to bed at 11pm, we
should go at 10.45pm. If we are still tired, then we should go at 10.30 the following week, and so on,

Finally, we must remember that a weekend afternoon nap can help {26i.... up for any missed
hours in the week.

2'8. A. earning B. gaining C. receiving D. getting

22" A. take B. set C. make D. fix

Z:9. A. counting B. relying C. insisting D. depending

24" A. altogether B. exactly C. normally D. fullly

25. A. hour B. moment C. time D. second

?,6" A. do B. make C. keep D. put

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Cats have a strange effect on people. You (27t..... Iove them or hate them.

Some people like the fact that cats are independent. They don't really need us,

prefer dogs as company because dogs show their happiness .M;............... people are around and

they also make them feel important.

But for the cat people, {3t$i............... find these beautiful small animals charming, it is often a one-

sided relationship. You have to accept that this cute creature will always rule your house, but will

only occasionally be sweet to you, in return. They are lazy, they won't eat if they do rrot like

i:-i i..........,..... is offered and they will leave their hair on the furniture. Sometimes they will climb
your curtains. And i32i............... you are really lucky, you may find an unlucky mouse left on the

kitchen floor.
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Read this email from your English-speaklng frlend Mike and the notes you have made'

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campfires at night. we can cook, too. Do you know how to cock? lf not,
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Paragraph 2 - Ask him where and when he is going'
Tell him what you like and what you can do.
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Paragraph 4 - Say that you will speak to him soon
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You will hear two friends talking about revising for exams.
The girl advises the boy to Then
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B. make a decision.

C. study without music,

You will hear two friends talking about an adventure weekend.

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A. the campfire was nice.
B. they didn't sleep enough. You will he

C. rock climbing was great.

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you will hear a woman talking about an art holiday.

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From 8 to 9, breakfast will be served on the patio; it's a(n) (14,i ............
buffet-style breakfast.

At i:"5i ...... the group will leave the hotel for its painting destination.

Once there, the teacher will show her students how to paint a iiir ............

Different {L7j ............ will be used, including charcoal and acrylic paint.

A picnic lunch will follow; everyone should get their own from ii6i ..,,........
before leaving the hotel.

Then a(n) (iS: ..,...,...,. , meeting will follow to discuss the day's work.

For eoch question, choose the correct onswer.

You will hear a radio interview with the manager of a new shopping centre, Rob Stevens.

20. How long has the shopping centre been open? 33" What is true about the play area?
A. less than six months A. Children must be with their parents at all times.
B. a Iittle more than a year B. There will always be someone looking after the
children.
C. about eight months
C. There are doctors ready to help if needed.

21. One advantage of the shopping centre is

24" What can you do in the gardens?
A. it's close to the city centre.
A. go fishing in the lake
B. the free bus service. B. play outdoor sports
C. you can access it by ca; bus and underground. C. row a boat

What problem might drivers have in the city 25" What is said about the zoo?
centre?
A. The zookeepers invite the children to see the
A. They can't leave their car there for a long time. animals up close.
B. Parking is very expensive. B. Children can feed the animals whenever they want.
i C. Cars aren't allowed in the city centre. C. lt is not suitable for young children because of
the dangerous animals.