Advanced Achievement test 5 (Units 9–10)

Grammar
Listening
3 Complete the second sentence with no more
1 Recording 9 Listen and complete the sentences.
than five words so that it means the same as the
Use no more than three words.
first. Use the word in CAPITALS.
1 Megan hates bad service in restaurants and felt the
1 We didn’t realise we were in danger.
meal as a total waste of money .
LITTLE
2 Tereza would ultimately like to ban mobile
Little did we realise the danger we were in.
phones
2 I’d prefer to go to Spain this year, given the
choice.
3 Gary couldn’t believe
RATHER
to Spain this
4 Barbara bought a dog a
year, given the choice.
3 Imagine all your friends being at your birthday
5 Len doesn’t get why people are interested in
party.
IF
What
6 Tom raves about the fact that the band’s
at your birthday party?
music got everybody
4 As soon as we heard the news, we rushed out of
the house.
SOONER
5
the
news than we rushed out of the house.
2 Recording 9 Listen again and write true (T) or 5 I didn’t sleep well so I woke up in a bad mood.
false (F). NOT
Had I slept well, I
1 One of Megan’s pet hates is being ripped in a bad mood.
off when on holiday. F 6 We ought to be going home soon.
2 Megan regrets not having pushed the boat TIME
out as it was a special occasion.
3 Tereza is incredulous at passengers with a going home.
distorted sense of self-importance.
4 Gary was most impressed by the tennis 5
players he had seen at Wimbledon.
5 Gary was so thankful for the free tickets
to the final that he paid no heed to them 4 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
not being in a choice location. 1
Had I realised how underwhelming the journey
6 Barbara is completely besotted by her 2
be, I don’t think I would 3 even
new pet. considered it but as they say, ‘ignorance is bliss’, so
7 Barbara gains a great deal of amusement I set off on 4 own one cold day in December
from watching Jimmy’s antics. last year. To start with, my flight was delayed and
8 Len considers that his outlook on life is then, when I finally arrived, the hotel I stayed in was
far from old school. nothing 5 its picture in the brochure. Not
9 Len mocks the star status of celebrities 6
were the rooms tiny 7 they were also
who he thinks are in fact non-entities. absolutely filthy and there were cobwebs
10 Tom concedes that seeing a band play everywhere. To be honest, apart from some stunning
live may not be to everyone’s taste. views, the trip was a complete and utter 8 of
11 The band played for almost two hours money. Next year, I think I 9 rather stay at
without an intermission. home 10 go abroad to some unknown
destination that may well disappoint. After all, this
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country is every 11 as beautiful as many others
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 Advanced Achievement test 5 (Units 9–10)
5 Correct one mistake in each sentence. 7 Complete the sentences using one word from
box A and one from box B. There are two extra
1 If only I haven’t hadn’t lost my house keys, I’d be
words in each box you do not need.
warm right now!
2 During summer holiday, we spent a week relaxing A
at my uncle’s cottage by the sea. be being became embark held make
quit serve shot speak travel
3 I would sooner eating my hat than apologise to
that horrible man.
B
4 At the time did she ask me if she could borrow my
apprenticeship attention compromises
car for the evening. esteem fame mind perspective
5 Not while they had returned home did they realise publicity spotlight success track
how sunburnt they were.
6 His latest novel is way more to grip than his first 1 The rangers said never travel off the beaten
one ever was – it’s so enthralling! track and always tell someone of your plans.
2 Pam is never afraid to her at
5 meetings and whilst I may not always agree with
her, I do admire her courage and conviction.
3 We weren’t surprised that Antony said he wanted
to go to drama school – he’s always relished
Vocabulary the centre of .
6 Underline the correct answer, a), b) or c). 4 Mel’s always been in high by
her colleagues and is loved for her sense of fun.
1 That film was grossly b . I fail to see what all 5 When Daniel Radcliffe to as
the fuss was about or why it got rave reviews! Harry Potter, his life changed forever and he was
a) thought-provoking b) overrated c) novel recognised wherever he went.
2 Although he tried to his tracks, the police 6 In the last series of X-Factor some contestants
quickly succeeded in finding him and took him in an overnight even though they
for questioning. didn’t go on to win the competition.
a) defer b) hide c) cover 7 Wouldn’t you hate to in the all
3 What first you the idea to set up your own the time? I’d hate to have no privacy whatsoever.
internet advice column for school-leavers? 8 Relationships are about give and take so to work
a) got b) gave c) led in the long term, both parties need to
4 So, tell me the truth – how long did it really take so they can reach agreements together.
you to get the of doing such incredible 9 If you want to become an electrician you usually
tricks on a snowboard? have to an and learn the skills
a) grip b) grasp c) hang of the trade on the job.
5 Rob is always saying he’ll get to painting
the lounge but he never does. 8
a) round b) up c) away
6 Going to Siberia in the middle of winter is crazy, I
know, but it like a good idea at the time! 8 Complete the sentences with one word.
a) seemed b) appeared c) served
1 Phil came up with the bright idea of a trial run.
7 I found the detailed exploration of the artist’s early 2 Mark has been toying with the of going
childhood rather and depressing if truth be round the world since he turned fifty last year.
told.
3 I never really got the hang how to throw the
a) charming b) exhilarating c) bleak javelin, no matter how hard I tried.
4 My dad’s always up with innovative ideas
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for useful household gadgets.
5 If you don’t stand to bullies, they’ll never
leave you alone.
6 Be careful – you’re not in Denise’s good books at
the moment and if she sees you, she’ll want to
give you a of her mind.
7 Before setting on his climb, Phil announced
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 Advanced Achievement test 5 (Units 9–10)
Function
9 Underline the correct alternative.
1 The journey home this evening was
absolutely/undoubtedly horrendous.
2 Definitely/Basically, there isn’t really anything we
can do to improve the situation.
3 Jude’s constant bragging really drives me up the
wall/bend.
4 That was clearly/grossly a truly embarrassing
experience for all concerned. I must apologise.
5 Usain is quite completely/simply one of the most
talented sprinters of our times.
6 It’s clear that Christopher is honestly/completely
out of his depth as a manager. I have no idea why
they promoted him.
5 make those dreams come true. So, after a while, we
10 Complete the sentences with a word from the
box and one extra word. There are two extra
words you do not need.
acceptable back concessions deal
goals How mind queries resolved
sure touch wall What
did
1 What exactly ^ you say you had in mind for the
forthcoming charity fundraising event?
2 Her constant moaning is driving me the .I
really can’t take much more!
3 Let me know you have any about the
schedule and I’ll run through it with you.
4 What great news! It looks as though we’ve got
ourselves . Let’s shake on it.
5 Please get if there’s anything else we can
help you with during your visit.
6 If you sponsor our idea, we’ll for you, so
it’s a win-win situation.
7 we could provide financial support rather
than logistical assistance?
8 By the end of day, we need to have the
staffing issue.
9 Well, the terms that you’re suggesting sound
me.
10 I’m I can agree to the proposed deadlines
because they don’t strike me as realistic or
achievable.
11 Right, I’ll need to discuss this further with the
board, so can I get you on this tomorrow
afternoon?
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Reading
11 Read the text and choose the correct answer,
a), b) or c) on page 4.
Follow your dream and the rest will fall into
place
How often do you meet people who are passionate
about what they do? I would imagine that your
answer will be ‘very rarely’. And yet, considering
we spend the major part of our waking existence at
work, it’s surprising how unhappy so many people
are.
When we’re children, we all have dreams and
dreams by their very nature seem unreal and
unattainable but they give us hope and goals. Adults
around us may tell us not to be silly, how could we
possibly think we were good or clever enough to
might put those dreams to one side because we
believe that adults must know better, but of course
the reality is that they too are the victims of their
own crushed dreams. Real life kicks in and we get
caught up in all the day-to-day stuff of being a
grown-up.
However, for those of you who still have dreams,
here’s a true story. Some time ago a random sample
of 1,500 graduating college students was surveyed
to find out what they would base their career choice
on. The vast majority said that making money was
the first thing and following their dream was
secondary. Only a very small percentage said that
following their dream would come first, with
financial gain second. In a follow-up study on actual
net worth some twenty years later, the results made
for fascinating reading: 101 of the 1,500 had
become millionaires but only one of those
millionaires had come from the group that had put
money first. The other hundred came from the group
that had followed their dreams.
Of course, this study doesn't prove anything
scientifically speaking but it does show that passion
and heart are incredibly powerful energies. People
who do great things have, above everything else, a
purpose that stirs their soul. They have an
enthusiasm and exuberance that will ensure they
achieve what they set out to do despite all the odds.
So, if you have a dream, make sure you harness that
energy and follow wherever it takes you.
 Advanced Achievement test 5 (Units 9–10)
1 The author remarks that a . Writing
a) hardly anyone seems to love their job
b) few people can imagine being happy 13 Complete the sentences with a suitable
c) most people have lost their passion for life preposition.
2 Our dreams can . 1 Those in favour of free university education tend
a) deem our aims as unobtainable to be quite liberal-minded.
b) transform far-fetched ideas into reality 2 the positive side, the less you earn, the less
c) motivate us towards all that we desire you are taxed.
3 There is a wide gap between . 3 We need to take everyone’s view
a) a child’s reality and their actual abilities consideration before making our decision.
b) a grown-up’s reality and our younger hopes 4 The arguments a shorter working week are
c) what we want and what is off limits surely quite compelling: more free time, better
4 The college survey aimed to ascertain . family relationships and more productive
a) what guided students’ career choices employees.
b) how many students had unrealistic aims 5 contrast to the success of recent campaigns
c) why students were influenced by greed to raise public awareness of environmental issues,
5 The follow-up study suggested that . we are still faced with ever-increasing levels of
a) the millionaires were still unsatisfied environmental pollution.
b) success stems from pursuing your dreams 6 Those the proposed bypass argue that it
c) those prioritising money fared the best would only serve to take trade away from the
6 A greater zest for life will . town and therefore harm the local economy as
a) make you burn out sooner well as character of the place.
b) help you strive for what you truly desire
c) lead to an increase likelihood of defeat 5

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14 A review: write a review of a film, play, book
or exhibition in 200–250 words.
12 Read the article on page 3 again. Underline
true (T) or false (F).
1 Most people are unfilled by their work. T/F
2 Children’s aspirations are rarely
quashed by the adults that surround them. T/F
3 It is often true that children believe that
adults know what is best for them. T/F
4 As children, we may be chastised for our
expectations in life and might then follow
the lead of those who have shot down
our ideas. T/F
5 1,500 college graduates were given
questionnaires on a random basis. T/F
6 Few of the college graduates had
considered why they had chosen the
career path they were following. T/F
7 101 of the college students surveyed had
become millionaires within two decades
of having graduated. T/F
8 Results showed that the drive for financial
success led to increased wealth. T/F
9 Those graduates who had followed their
dreams were happier but poorer. T/F
10 The study lacks scientific objectivity. T/F
11 The author upholds the notion of
pursuing your dreams. T/F 10

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