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CONTENTS
WRITING I an article; learn to use persuasive language VOCABULARY PLUS I word-building: prefixes and
suffixes
1.3 VOCABULARY I everyday objects
2.3 VOCABULARY I projects
FUNCTION I describing everyday objects
FUNCTION I judging and evaluating ideas
LEARN TO I respond to suggestions
LEARN TO I give praise
Review 1 Page 14
Review 2 Page 28
S EXPLORE Page 32
Review 3 Page 42
CONTENTS
7 ARTS Page 46
Review 4 Page 56
I I
changes in their lives. Match speakers 1-1+
nomadic active early alternative long sedentary with events a)-d).
1 Martha a) an accident
b)
The wind in my hair
2 Daniel retirement
3 Jenny c) a holiday
I+ Jack d) a meeting
I wasn't one of those
children who had always B Listen again and answer the questions.
dreamt of being a pilot.
1 What was Martha's previous job?
I thought I would be more
like my parents. They live
in an isolated cottage in 2 What does Martha do now?
the countryside, they grow
their own vegetables and 3 Who made Daniel cry?
they don't have a car or a
TV. I guess you could say I+ What two things has Daniel done to
that they have a(n) improve his lifestyle?
1_____ lifestyle.
So I think they (and I} were quite surprised when I was S What two things does Jenny do to deal
drawn to the idea of flying. So here I am, leading a with her problems?
somewhat 2_____ existence as a long-haul pilot
as I move from place to place, never sleeping in the same
6 What two things does Jenny do to occupy
bed for more than a couple of days while I'm working.
her time?
It's strange though; my job is really a 3_____
occupation and I need to do the same as the passengers
and get out of my seat occasionally to wander up and 7 What was Jack's previous job?
down the aircraft and stretch my legs. Once I arrive, I do
take care to be more 4_____ and get to the hotel 8 What two activities has Jack done
gym or go for a swim in the sea if I'm near the coast, but recently?
it's sometimes difficult as the s_____ hours we
fly mean that I really just want to get to bed. On my days
off, I'm definitely a(n) 6_____ bird and get out C Read extracts 1-8 from the recording.
on my bike as the sun rises to feel the wind in my hair - Match the words/phrases in bold with
something that never happens on the plane! definitions a)-h).
1 What was a luxury tour in Africa turned
into an eye-opener.
2 disease caused by lack of clean water
3 I just broke down.
I+ I still crave cigarettes.
S It's been tough getting used to the
change.
6 be aware of the moment
7 I never had a moment to spare.
8 I'm able to live life to the full.
a) hard
2 Underline the stressed syllables in the words in bold. b) free
c) absence
1 They led a nomadic life.
d) notice
2 Computer programming is a sedentary profession.
e) a surprising discovery
3 My working day is very active.
f) completely
I+ I like to stick to a routine.
g) collapsed emotionally
S She's got an alternative lifestyle.
h) have a strong desire for
6 He was always an early bird.
and discovered that the tiles were pale green. Then they 4 Do you think your daughter will
s_____ (a new walk-in shower), which is great. Finally, they _____ her grandfather and
called a gardener and 6_____ (the grass). It looks much become a doctor as well?
better now. 5 My new puppy loves shoes! I can't
_____ him __ chewing any
he finds.
Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. Two sentences 6 I had to _____ my dentist's
are correct. appointment three times because of
1 A letter has being sent to the head teacher. urgent meetings at work.
2 My sister had her hair cut really short. 7 Thank you very much for your help and
3 The photos had been take from an old album. I _____ receiving the order
4 Has been he told about the crime yet? next week.
5 Harvey was vote the best employee of the year. 8 Do you realise you'll have to
6 Did you have your nails done in the new shop? _____ a lot more responsibility
if you become head of department?
7 The neighbours had a large wall putting up around the garden.
8 The children are been helped by a special tutor this week.
VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
VERB + PREPOSITION PRESENT TENSES: SIMPLE VS
CONTINUOUS, STATIVE VERBS
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
Underline the correct alternatives to complete
\ by on out over with (x2) for around up \ the sentences.
1 You've been working too hard lately. You should take 1 This project is taking/takes me longer to do
some time _____ to spend with your family. than usual.
2 It's hard having four kids. I spend all day racing 2 You can't borrow my car because I am needing/
_____ with them from one activity to another. need it this afternoon.
3 He needs to make more time _____ his girlfriend. 3 Who is coming/comes to your party on
She feels he doesn't want to be with her. Saturday?
4 I've let my work pile _____ so much that I can't 4 So, what do you do/are you doing? Are you
possibly meet the deadline. a teacher?
5 The government has got no control _____ the 5 The local council is thinking/thinks that
crisis, so the situation is getting worse. environmental issues are important.
6 My son is struggling _____ maths this year. He just 6 How often are they visiting/do they visit you?
doesn't understand algebra.
Complete the conversations with the present
7 She's overwhelmed _____ the responsibility of her simple or present continuous form of the verbs
new job and feels stressed. in brackets.
8 I don't think I can take _____ any more work this
1 A: Why _____ (you/close) the windows?
month. I'm too busy.
B: Because it's going to rain and I _____
9 I can't keep up _____ technology. It changes so fast.
(not want) the floor to get wet!
Replace the words in bold in the sentences with the 2 A: I _____ (realise) now that you're not
phrases in the box. happy with the situation and I'm sorry.
B: Too right! You _____ (forever/
struggle with make time for be overwhelmed by complain) but now it's my turn.
have no control over pile up take on 3 A: The government says that prices
take time out keep up with
-- race
- around - ____ (fall) but everything
_____ (seem) to be more expensive.
1 I've been so busy recently. I need to have a break and go
B: That's true. Petrol _____ (cost) five
on a yoga retreat.
cents more than last year.
2 I work full time and I also help at my son's school. I really
4 A: What ____ (you/do) in the
can't say yes to any more responsibilities at the moment.
mornings now that you have retired?
3 Don't give your email to that website. You'll find it hard to
B: Well, it ____ (depend) on the
deal with the advertising they send you!
weather. Sometimes I _____ (go) for
4 You'll really have to go quickly from one place to another
a walk in the park and other days
this morning to get all you need for the holiday.
I _____ (prefer) to stay in.
5 He can always find a moment for me when I need help.
5 A: Sally ____ (stay) the night at our
6 I can't go at the same speed as my classmates. They all
house this Friday.
finish the exercises before me.
B: Oh no! I won't be here. I _____ (go)
7 I haven't had time for housework this week, so I've let the
away for the weekend. I _____
ironing accumulate. It'll take me hours to do it! (suppose) I could cancel.
8 We can't manage the situation because no one has given 6 A: My son _____ (grow) so quickly.
us the authority to act. I _____ (constantly/buy) new clothes
9 They have difficulties understanding his accent. for him.
B: I _____ (have) the same problem.
Mark the two places in each sentence where the words
Lenny _____ (need) new shoes every
are linked together.
couple of months.
1 I race-around-doing the shopping.
7 A: She just _____ (not understand) my
2 The work is piling up. problem.
3 He took time out to play tennis. B: Well, maybe she _____ (not realise)
4 Joe's struggling with the course. how important it is for you.
5 He had no control over his son. 8 A: I _____ (need) to get my hair cut.
6 She took on new responsibilities. B: What _____ (you/wait) for? Make an
appointment now!
►J 1.3 Listen and check. Then listen again and repeat.
READING .- WRITING
AN ARTICLE; LEARN TO USE PERSUASIVE
Read the title of the article. What do you think it LANGUAGE
means? Choose the best summary. Read and check.
a) How we eat is a way of life. Match the tips for using persuasive language
b) It's better for us to eat slowly. 1-3 with the extracts from an article a)-f).
c) Modern lifestyles give us more eating choices. 1 Use rhetorical questions to make the reader think.
2 Use personal pronouns to appeal directly to the
Match headings a)-d) with paragraphs 1-4.
reader.
a) What the real supporters do
3 Convince the reader with facts and figures.
b) It's more than just eating to live
c) The origins of Slow Food a) You become more aware of ...
d) Recommendations for everyone b) Experts say ...
c) What do these apps do?
d) Recent studies have shown that ...
We are what we eat e) Who doesn't want to be ... ?
f) You'll make new friends.
It could only be in a country such as Italy, where
good food and conversation at the table are such Complete the article with phrases a)-f) in
a tradition, that a movement like Slow Food started. Exercise 7A.
What better way to spend your time than eating well
in the company of good friends?
••
The Slow Food movement was started in 1989 with the aim of
encouraging an interest in food - in both eating itself and in food fitter and healthier? One of the latest trends
production. At that time it seemed that fast food was taking over that has hit the markets is to use technology to help
Europe. Restaurant chains were opening in many countries and many you. Yes, I'm talking about fitness applications.
people felt that these new trends in eating were changing our lifestyles __ Well, they record statistics about the walking,
2
in a negative way. For example, workers no longer needed long lunch running or cycling you do and help you set realistic
breaks and everyone had to work harder and faster. People became targets. You can also compare the calories you
more interested in low prices than quality. consume with the calories you burn to help you lose
those extra kilos. That way 3__ how you need to
change your habits.
Slow Food recommends a lifestyle that thinks of food not only in They are also easily personalised so you won't overdo
terms of giving us energy and keeping healthy but also considers the exercise when you start. They can calculate your
where our food comes from. It advises us to support organic level of fitness and create a programme for you
agriculture and food producers who try to provide us with qua Iity to follow, which 4__ will improve your health
products. They promote the idea of 'good, clean and fair food' as effectively. Even if you have a sedentary job and little
a philosophy that goes further than eating and is reflected in the way time to do exercise, they will give you a realistic plan
we treat other people and appreciate the world we live in as well. you can follow.
What's more, if you are competitive person, there
are apps that can be connected to other users, friends,
The ways they suggest we can immediately change our lives for the family or even strangers in your area so that you can
better are relatively easy to act on. Buy locally grown produce, reduce compare results, set each other challenges and find
your consumption of fast food and processed food and make eating that extra motivation to improve. Maybe 5__ this
a social event that you share with other people, not only your direct way too!
family. Check where your food has come from and find out if it has Using these apps is not just about short-term changes
been produced by farmers who are treated fairly. - they really can be life-changing. 6 __ users of
these apps have quickly become used to a more active
lifestyle. I have had mine for two months now, so you
It takes a lot of time to be a true Slow Food follower. They grow their must excuse me- I have to run up the stairs now!
own fruit and vegetables and rear their own animals to eat. They eat
dishes made from basic ingredients. They also help others to develop Look at these philosophies and technologies
community gardens or spend time teaching children about the value that can help you change your lifestyle. Choose
of good food and the importance of maintaining eating and cooking one, research information if necessary and write
traditions. Would you be prepared to change your lifestyle to slow an article (200-250 words).
down your relationship with food? mindfulness digital detox
• feng shui • time management apps
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VOCABULARY.
EVERYDAY OBJECTS
Eating easily
2 Why did de Forest think that television
Are you fed up with 1 _____ (always breaking) plastic
would not be a successful invention?
knives and forks? Our new 2 (will Last for years)
models can be re-used and their 3 (new) design
makes 1t easy to fit them in your basket. 3 What does the author suggest children
liked doing at the turn of the century?
Keeping food cool
Our•----- (Light and easy to carry) fridge is ideal 4 Why did some critics decide not to review
for family picnics. It uses 5_____ (innovative) solar the iPad when it was launched?
technology to keep your food cool on a sunny day so that it's
still 6_____ (you can eat 1t) even after several hours. 5 What does the author say we need to have
in order to recognise genius inventions?
Keeping clean
Less washing, more fun! Our new range of 7_____
(can be attached to clothes) serviettes come in 8_____ Match the words in bold in the article
(very attractive) colours that your children will Love. They are with definitions 1-5.
_____ (can be thrown away without harming the 1 not accepted _____
environment). 2 have become more important ____
3 ready or prepared ____
These designs are 0_____ (only found here) - you
4 possible ____
won't find them anywhere else. Click here to see and order
5 looking at something for a long time
our products.
Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. 9 Underline the correct alternatives to complete the advert.
Two sentences are correct.
1 Could you tell me where is the bathroom?
Tantam Total Cream is the world's 'most/more
2 Do you know if he's coming tomorrow?
effective wrinkle remover.
3 Who did design that building?
Specially 2 creating/created for mature skin,
4 How many people do live in this house? you will see results in less than a month.
5 Do you remember where does he live? It contains tea tree oil, which is 3 truly/actua/fy
6 Can you tell me when she went home? refreshing and 4 enhances/provides your complexion.
7 Why he bought that strange machine? So why 5 not/don't try a free sample today from your local store?
8 Do you know why did he leave his job? Be 6 sure/clearto use this coupon!
Complete the sentences with words from C Listen again and circle the correct answer, a), b) or c).
Exercise IA.
1 What do some men avoid doing after meals?
1 The old _____ on the hill was used in a) storing tools b) washing-up
the past to grind wheat to make flour.
c) clearing the table
2 We've got a small _____ in the garden
2 What do women often do to their sheds that men maybe
where we grow tomatoes.
don't do?
3 There's a large _____ next to the
a) decorate them b) personalise them
farmhouse where they keep the tractors.
c) rebuild them
4 The company has a _____ where they
3 What have some people set up in their shed?
store the goods before distribution.
a) a school b) a business c) a club
5 My grandfather can't manage stairs any more,
so he's going to live in a _____ 4 What do the sheds in the competition have in common?
6 I can't believe you got married in a a) They are unique. b) They have wooden walls.
_____! You must have good c) They are ecological.
connections in the church. 5 What recycled materials have some people used to make
7 He's homeless, but he's made a cardboard their sheds?
_____ in the park where he sleeps. a) plastic b) paper c) cartons
8 They're planning to build a car _____ 6 Who decides the winner of the Shed of the Vear
near the town, which will provide jobs for competition?
the locals. a) the owners b) the judges c) the public
7 What is more popular in a shed than a wheelbarrow?
M 2.2 Listen to six sentences and number
a) wi-fi b) a fridge c) a TV
words a)-f) in the order you hear them.
8 According to psychologists, what elements improve
a) castle __ d) mosque __ productivity in the workplace?
b) school __ e) design a) light and ventilation
c) island __ f) architect __ b) light and comfortable furniture
[E 2.3 Listen and repeat the words from c) light and warmth
Exercise 2A. Underline the silent letters.
VOCABULARY PLUS
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE AND WORD-BUILDING: PREFIXES AND SUFFIXES
CONTINUOUS
Add a suffix to the words in the box to make
Underline the correct alternatives to complete the adjectives. Write the adjectives in the correct place
sentences. in the table.
1 How often have you visited/been visiting London?
r skill poison help change do green joy
2 The snow has fallen/been falling for hours, so we
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origin courage reason region mountain
can't go out. child music fifty
3 Who has taken/been taking the last biscuit?
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4 I've painted/been painting a lot of pictures in my life.
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5 You must be tired; you should stop now. You've
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worked/been working since 6 o'clock this morning.
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6 How long have you known/been knowing Lisa? l
with another intern. My co-workers are really friendly and 1 co- a) again, repeated
we 6 a couple of evenings out together. 2 mid- b) with
I 7_____ problems with the language though. 3 mis- c) wrongly, incorrectly
German is more difficult than I expected. Still, my colleagues 4 re- d) negative
_____ me find a teacher, so I should pick it up soon. 5 dis- e) in the middle of
More later!
Love, Rebecca Add prefixes from Exercise 9A to the words in
brackets to complete the text.
c) personnel 1 2 3 4 5 6
4 We have a good __ for the
Listen again and complete the phrases used in each conversation.
school this year, thanks to
a donation. 1 I like the___ 4 That might ___
a) budget b) financing 2 How does ___? 5 I have my ___ about that.
c) publicity 3 That's a___ 6 That seems like a ___
5 My brother is working on __ C Listen again and underline the correct alternatives to complete
funds for the local homeless the sentences.
shelter.
1 The businessman is pleased/unhappy with the new model being
a) needing b) raising
developed.
c) calling
2 The man completely agrees with/is doubtful about the woman's
6 If you get good marks, the suggestion.
university will give you a __
3 The second woman agrees/disagrees with the boys' proposal.
for your living expenses.
4 The woman thinks the man's suggestion is a possible/an impossible
a) grant b) cut
solution.
c) fund
5 The man likes/dislikes the government's proposal.
7 An article in the paper about the
6 The businessmen agree/disagree about the best place to store the fruit.
company is always good __.
a) publicity b) advertisement
c) event LEARN TO ·_
8 He organises the __ of the
company, such as transport GIVE PRAISE
and distribution.
a) funding b) equipment Put the letters in brackets in the correct order to complete the
conversations.
c) logistics
9 We're on a very tight __. 1 A: Have you heard that Joe has got a scholarship to university?
Everything has to be done B: That's _____ (sitcatfna)!
by Monday. 2 A: The funding for our project has been approved.
a) time b) schedule B: _____ (leecxltne)! So we can start tomorrow.
c) promotion 3 A: I've just been promoted.
10 I can't a new car, so I'll have B: _____ (olsumrvale)! You deserve it.
to borrow some money. 4 A: We got top marks for the new design.
a) promote b) finance B: _____ (moaswee)! You have worked hard.
c) sponsor 5 A: I won first prize in the race.
B: That's _____ (izganam)! You'll be in the Olympics next.
6 A: My maths teacher said I was the best in the class.
B: _____ (rfwodelnu)! I'm so proud of you.
7 A: I've managed to fix your bike.
B: _____ (abnliilrt)! Let's go for a ride.
VOCABULARY LIFESTYLE VOCABULARY VERB + PREPOSITION
Complete the sentences. Use one adjective in each gap. Circle the correct answer, a), b) or c) to complete
1 People who have _____ jobs, such as office the sentences.
workers, need to make sure they get up and move 1 She's __ by the number of emails she gets - over
every so often. 200 a day!
2 The ambulance staff work _____ hours, often a) struggled b) overwhelmed c) taken
doing fourteen-hour shifts. 2 You need to make time __ yourself and do things
3 I don't mind you phoning me at 8a.m. You know I'm you enjoy.
a(n) _____ bird - I'll be up at seven. a) to b) for c) at
4 So, your hobbies include running, skiing and water 3 I've let the electricity bills __ up and now I can't
polo. You do have a(n) _____ lifestyle! pay them all.
5 The desert people lead a(n) _____ life, a) grow b) work c) pile
moving in search of water every few days. 4 He's got no control __ his dog - it bit the
6 The documentary discusses ways of _____ delivery boy.
living, such as going to live in a Buddhist community. a) over b) on c) with
5 She __ on a new cleaning job to get some
GRAMMAR THE PASSIVE; CAUSATIVE HAVE extra money.
a) took b) carried c) kept
Complete the second sentence so that it means the
6 This summer I want to take some time __ to
same as the first. Use up to four words.
travel before I start university.
1 They have told me to come to this hospital. a) over b) out c) for
I have been told to come to this hospital. 7 You don't need to race __ so much trying to do
2 A professional plumber repaired the sink for me. everything - I can help you.
I _____ by a professional plumber. a) around b) along c) out
3 Someone sent me an anonymous message. 8 My grandmother is __ with her new TV. She can't
I _____ an anonymous message. make it work.
4 No one said anything about payment for the service. a) running b) annoying c) struggling
Nothing _____ about payment for the service.
5 People throw rubbish into the wrong container. GRAMMAR PRESENT TENSES
Rubbish _____ into the wrong container.
6 I asked a mechanic to look at the brakes. Complete the report with the present simple or
..
present continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
I _____ at by a mechanic.
7 Someone made a dress for Jo when she was in Spain.
Jo _____ when she was in Spain.
8 The police may charge him with obstruction.
He _____ with obstruction.
This report 1_____ (give) our findings for the
company in the first six months of business. At the
VOCABULARY PLUS MULTI-WORD VERBS
moment we 2_____ (make) good progress
because the market 3_____ (grow) and we
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
_____ (have) good prospects for next year.
verbs in the box. You need to use some verbs more
Our customers 5_____ (know) that we provide
than once.
quality services. However, there has been a problem
keep put take hand loo_lJ with the printers in the second factory that
_____ (constantly/break down). It
1 He has just _____ over the position of _____ (seem) that the workers
marketing director - his predecessor retired. _____ (not realise) that the machines
2 I expect to _____ over the business to my _____ (require) regular maintenance.
partner in a few years. We have found that they 10_____ (often/leave)
3 You can't keep _____ off going to the them on all night, but we 11_____ (do) our
dentist. No more excuses! best to solve these issues. Next week we
__ (hold) training sessions for all staff.
12 ___
4 The queen _____ the throne down to her
second son before she died.
5 The police are _____ into the case of the
stolen jewels.
6 I find it difficult to _____ up with the
changes in technology.
FUNCTION DESCRIBING EVERYDAY OBJECTS VOCABULARY ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE
INVENTIONS
Complete the descriptions of objects with the words/
phrases in the box. There are three extra words/ Complete the adjectives in the sentences.
phrases. Then circle the object which is being 1 That phone cover was very fl_____. It broke
described, a), b) or c). after a few days.
practical sentimental a bit heavy need it to 2 His gr work into cancer research has
a bit old-fashioned not too difficult made of led to the new drug being produced.
no good for use it when use it for 3 I've just bought cl_____ lights for my bike
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that I can attach to the wheels.
4 The detergent is bi_____ and
My favourite one was given to me by my
environmentally friendly.
grandmother, but I do have a more modern
version as well. 1 1_____ people come for
5 Don't eat those berries. I don't think they are
lunch and I want something pretty to put on the ed_____, so they might make you feel ill.
table afterwards. It's ceramic, so it's 2----- 6 The tablet can be used as a po_____
but if I don't fill it too much, it's 3----- television so you can watch it wherever you are.
to carry. I also have some matching cups that are
irreplaceable, so I look after them carefully. GRAMMAR QUESTION FORMS; INDIRECT
a) a coffee pot b) a sculpture c) a penknife QUESTIONS
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a) making b) make c) to make
The hurricane destroyed the __ wooden houses.
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a) flexible b) flimsy c) groundbreaking
LISTENING GRAMMAR
NARRATIVE TENSES
� 3.1 Listen to the introduction to a
radio programme about the achievements
Underline the correct alternatives to complete the text.
of sportspeople overcoming learning
difficulties. Answer the questions.
1 Which learning difficulty does Clare Ellis
specialise in?
A photo that
2 How did Clare's pupils feel about their
abilities?
caused trouble
Years ago, when I 1was/
3 What two qualities does Clare think are had been a student,
more important than doing well in the I used to hitchhike around
classroom? the country because
I 2 wasn't having/Ididn't
have much money to pay
� 3.2 What do you know about these for transport. One day I 3set
sportsmen? Are the statements true off/was setting off to go to
(T) or false (F)? Listen to the rest of the a concert and 4walkedlwas walking out to the edge of
programme to check your answers. town to try and get a lift. My mother 5didn't approve/
hadn't approved of hitchhiking, so I 6 was telling/had
Michael Phelps:
told her that I 7took/was taking the train. I 8 was waiting/
1 is a gymnast.
waited for a car to come when a girl 9approachedl
2 won an Olympic medal was approaching me and asked if she could take my
when he was fifteen . photo. I was rather surprised, but she 10had explained/
3 hated swimming as explained that she 11 took/was taking photos of typical
a child. students for an article about student life. I agreed and
Muhammad Ali: after she 12was taking/had taken the photo, I 13thoughtl
was thinking no more about it. I went on to the concert
4 was a boxer.
and 14 gotlhad got a lift home again without any
5 wrote poetry. problems. It was only two weeks later that my mother
6 wasn't self-confident. 15
had come/came to me with the local paper and there
was my picture! I 16stood/was standing by the side of
C Listen again and circle the correct answer,
the road with my thumb out. She was furious!
a), b) or c).
1 ADHD affects children's ability to
a) read. b) concentrate. c) fight. Underline the correct alternatives to complete the
2 Apart from being a good sportsman, sentences.
Muhammad Ali was good at 1 After sending the email, she had realised/realised she
a) maths. b) business. c) speaking. was copying in/had copied in the wrong person.
3 When he was a child, Michael Phelps was 2 Before he joined/was joining the First Division, he
told that he wins/had won several trophies in the Junior League.
a) wasn't hyperactive. 3 We were living/had lived in the city centre when the war
b) would never be successful. started/starts.
c) was terrible. 4 My father was warning/had warned me about living in
4 Swimming helped him use up energy and that area, but I move/moved there anyway.
a) keep him safe. 5 Although he had studied/was studied hard for his exam,
b) increase his strength. he was failing/failed.
c) think more calmly. 6 She was looking/looked for her ring when she found/
5 These people can teach us that it's had found the old letters.
important to try new things and 7 I grew up/was grown up in a small village where
a) learn more. everyone was knowing/knew each other.
b) keep trying. 8 I was waking up/woke up in the middle of the night
c) make mistakes. because my phone was ringing/was rung loudly in
6 Parents need to help children the other room.
a) follow a traditional path. 9 He was hurting/hurt his leg while he was skiing/skied
b) experience new activities. last month.
c) develop their talents. 10 They were arranging/had arranged to meet in the cafe
but when he was getting/got there, it was closed.
r
Read the text below and put the paragraphs in the correct order
according to these headings.
ADVERBS
1 Introduction
Complete the sentences with the 2 Background/Early life
words in the box. 3 Major achievements
4 Final comments
realistically -desperately amazingly
cheerfully literally undoubtedly
j
bravely typically
- - - Tom Daley
1 She _____ wanted to
succeed. In fact, nothing was more G Tom first showed talent at the age of
important to her. only seven, when he joined his first
2 He _____ faced the attacker diving club in his home town, Plymouth.
who was threatening his son. 1
_____ he started secondary school,
3 The members of the Masai tribe are he had already won several international
_____ tall and thin. championships. 2_____ much of his time was
4 Winning the gold medal in the spent training, he managed to get good grades at school.
London Olympics was _____ Being famous was not easy and he was bullied at school.
3_____, he bravely tried to help other children who were
the highlight of her career.
having a hard time at school. 4_____,, he also supports
5 She sang _____ as she T he Brain Tumour Charity due to his father's death from this
packed her suitcase to go on holiday. disease when Tom was just seventeen.
6 The boy is _____ good at the
0) He is admired because he is a skilful diver and is extremely
piano, considering he's only three
confident, 5_____ he is also humble and has never let
years old. fame go to his head. He's undoubtedly one to watch in this
7 There were _____ thousands spectacular sport.
of people on the streets waiting for (9 British sportsman Tom Daley is a likeable figure, well-known
the king to go by. for his achievements 6_____ his rise from brilliant junior
8 ----� you can't expect to
' diver to diving superstar. Still young, he has shown great
win the lottery. expertise at the highest level of the sport.
6) 7_____ his disappointment when he missed out on
WRITING
an individual medal in the 2016 Olympics, he didn't give up
and went on to win gold in the 2017 World Championships.
A BIOGRAPHY; LEARN TO USE He has obtained numerous other gold medals in national and
LINKERS international events. He is also a lV celebrity and has appeared
on shows such as Splash!, where he taught celebrities to dive.
WORRY ABOUT?
4 I'm happy we mustn't/don't have to get up
early on Saturday. I need to rest. WHAT DO YOU
5 You should/don't have to leave yet. There's lots Anxiety is a recognised medical issue and as many as one person in three
of time before the train goes. suffers from an anxiety attack at some point in their life. But anxiety isn't
6 You mustn't/should move while I'm taking the always a bad thing; some people actually work better under stress and
photo or the picture will be out of focus. having to face challenges. However, for other people, worrying makes
7 The school rule is that children mustn't/ them physically ill.
don't have to leave the school without an
adult if they are under fourteen. Exam worries
8 You should/mustn't book the tickets today. Exam anxiety is especially
It may be too late tomorrow. common with students who
9 You don't have to/must turn off all electronic are academically successful and
devices when the plane is taking off. concerned about their future. If
10 I really think you should/shouldn't call him now. you are one of these people, you
It's already midnight, so he may be asleep. often spend your time immersed
in books, forgetting that a healthy
Match sentences 1-7 with responses a)-g). body leads to a healthy mind. You
should make sure you get plenty
1 Oh no, there's no milk left!
of rest (no all-night studying just
2 I'm tired today.
before an exam) and regular exercise. It's important to have breaks and
3 I've got an exam tomorrow. do some physical activity to dear your mind. Drinking too much coffee or
4 I broke John's calculator. overusing other stimulants does not reduce anxiety and may lead to a last
5 Lunch is provided. minute panic on the exam day.
6 The concert was free.
Good advice?
7 What's the deadline for the report?
Health and physical appearance is also a frequent cause of anxiety. In some
a) You must hand it in before Zp.m. on Friday. respects, talking and reading about it can make it worse. For example,
b) You should have bought some yesterday. you are worried about having headaches. You call up a friend to ask their
c) So I don't have to bring food. That's perfect! opinion. They're not an expert and they try to comfort you, but then they
d) You should buy him a new one. tell you about someone they know who had the same symptoms and has a
e) You mustn't go to bed late. terrible disease! Then, filled with dread, you google the symptoms and you
f) You shouldn't have gone out so late last night. read about all sorts of frightening diagnoses, so you feel twenty times more
anxious than when you started. Too much information can be a bad thing
g) So you didn't have to pay to get in. Fantastic!
when it is not given to you personally by a trained professional.
How is have pronounced in these sentences?
Social anxiety
Underline it if it is pronounced /av/. Circle it if
it is pronounced /href/. Many teenagers and adults worry about what other people think of them.
You want to fit in and be liked but trying too hard can stop you feeling
1 I have to leave right now.
comfortable in your own skin. You mustn't worry if some people don't take
2 You should have been more careful. any notice of you, but just think that they are worse off for not knowing
3 Did you have to pay for parking? you. You should have confidence in yourself and your own beliefs, but you
4 We have had to make a few changes. should also listen to others and try to understand their point of view. It's
5 I have got a new car. a combination of tolerance and high self-esteem.
6 They don't have to come tomorrow.
a)hang out
1 His donation means the charity will be able to help
thousands of children. He's _____
b)make ends meet
2 She comes to my parties but she didn't visit when
c)deal with
I broke my leg. She's only a _____
d)fit in
3 My business partner and I don't _____ about
e)have so much to offer how to run the company, so we're always arguing.
f) set up 4 They met on a blind date and got _____
g) take any notice of They enjoy each other's company.
h) leap into the unknown S Please give me _____. I'll try to improve.
6 My neighbours are shouting again. I think they have
a _____ and might separate soon.
7 After the argument we both realised we needed to
talk about it again to _____ , otherwise we
might ruin our friendship.
8 Have you met my _____? We've been
together for two years.
Ill J
VOCABULARY Match issues 1-6 with possible solutions a)-f).
EV ERYDAY ISSUES 1 The information on your company website is outdated.
2 The fish in the supermarket is overpriced.
Match the adjectives with prefixes 1-7 3 A builder is using substandard cement for the wall he's building.
with their definitions a-g. 4 Your water supply has been disconnected.
1 unacceptable S misleading 5 The information in a holiday brochure is misleading.
2 underestimated 6 substandard 6 The way an employee dresses is unacceptable.
3 outdated 7 disconnected a) Ask them to change their clothes.
4 overpriced b) Go to a different store.
a) removed, taken away c) Pay your bill immediately.
b) giving a false impression d) Redo it with the latest details.
c) excessively expensive e) Complain to the tourist office.
d) insufficiently calculated f) Talk to the architect in charge.
e) too bad to be allowed
f) lower than the minimum quality
FUNCTION -.
required
g) old-fashioned RESOLVING CONFLICT
Complete the email with the !:J 3.4 Listen and match conversations 1-5 with situations a)-e).
adjectives in Exercise lA.
a) two colleagues discussing decorating the office
To Editor
b) a boss and a worker discussing some work
From R.Sm1th c) a shop assistant and customer discussing a purchase
d) a husband and wife talking about their weekend plans
e) two neighbours in the street talking about a problem
Dear Editor,
It's shocking how the elderly can Listen again and complete the sentences from the conversations.
sometimes be completely abandoned, 1 a) Good morning. _____ _ return this hairdryer I bought
especially when they live in a big city. last month.
A recent apartment fire has brought this
b) _ _____ speak to the manager about this?
issue to the media's attention. Harriet
Fallow, a ninety-year-old with no family, 2 a) I'm sorry to bother you, but __ ____ move your car.
couldn't pay her electricity bill, so the b) If possible, ___ _ __ to park a little further down the
supply was 1 ____ _• The fire street?
started because she used a candle to 3 a) Well, we do need to paint it. _ _____ another colour?
light her room.
b) ______ choose blue?
We can find many other cases of 4 a) Well, I ______ to get the facts right.
elderly people living in 2 _____ b) ______ go through the points together and I will
accommodation, with no washing explain?
facilities and 3____ _ equipment
5 a) Look, there's something ______ about.
that is old and dangerous to use.
Basic services such as power are b) Well, ______ you drive me there, say hello and then
4_____, so these people, who go to play golf while we chat?
have little income, can't afford the
minimum comfort such as heating or
decent food. The case of Harriet just LEARN TO ·_.
shows how 5____ _ government
reports are when they claim everyone SOUND TACTFUL
has access to a reasonable standard
of living. In fact, recent surveys have Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box.
shown that the extent of the problem
has been 6____ _ and is more I thought maybe I wonder if perhaps you could
common than was previously thought. there's something the thing is would you be able
It is 7_____that these people
are refused access to essential 1 _______ to give me the information this week?
services. 2 _______ call him today?
Yours, 3 _______ I'm rather busy.
4 _______ you had finished the work.
R. Smith 5 _______ you would mind moving your bag?
Send 6 _______ I have to tell you.
VOCABULARY ·· READING :
SCIENCE Read the article and choose the best
title, a), b) or c).
Match 1-6 with a)-f) to make sentences.
a) Rebuilding a forest
1 The researchers have found tiny organisms
b) The death of a forest
2 We have collected a lot of data
c) Creating a natural park
3 It's clear that our findings prove
4 This is the only habitat Read the article again. Are the
5 They have to measure statements true (T) or false (F)?
6 The information is put into a database 1 More than half the forest was
you look at the long history of this Using GPS coordinates, they could
I OS-hectare site, you realise how see exactly where that tree had been
important it was to protect it and planted in the forest and even view
restore it to how it was before. it on Google Earth. If you wanted to
check on your tree, you could visit it
The forest's history and even dedicate it to a loved one.
The forest has a documented past In addition, the fallen trees were used
going back to the sixth century. in many different ways: one ancient
Initially, it was home to a convent tree called Cedro de Sao Jose, which
and then a palace (now a hotel) was brought down in the storm, was
and nowadays it is also a natural used to make a small bridge, and
habitat to over fifty-six species of other fallen trees were used to make
animals and visited by many tourists. furniture.
Unfortunately, as soon as the
foundation that manages the forest The future
realised the extent of the damage, The great benefit of this project is that
they knew that they didn't have the unless another storm hits the area
money to repair it all themselves. in the near future, the money raised
On 19 January 2013 Cyclone Gong In order to replant all the trees that can continue to be used to improve
passed through the Bussaco (Buc;aco) had been blown down in the storm, conservation in the area while also
National Forest in Portugal. When the a community project called Bussaco supporting educational workshops and
storm hit, the wind speeds were high Digital was started, combining the local economy. How successful
and hundreds of trees were damaged. technology with environmental has the project been? Well, thousands
Once the data was collected, it was awareness. of schools and corporations have
estimated that about forty percent of planted trees, together with a large
the forest was affected. Some of the Bussaco Digital number of individuals. It will take time
most well-known and extraordinary The project involved an online for the forest to recover from the
trees had fallen down or had to be platform where individuals, storm, but thanks to this initiative, it is
cut down due to the damage. The companies and schools could choose going in the right direction.
destruction of this ancient collection a species of tree they wanted to
of trees was extensive and when plant, from a choice of 250 types.
ZERO, FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONALS
Find and correct the mistakes with tenses in the Executive summary
sentences. Eyes for All would like to 1get a grant of €20,000, to
1 If you wouldn't rush your work, you wouldn't make support their campaign to provide e-glasses, a recent
so many mistakes. technological development, for use by legally blind
children and adults.
2 As soon as I see him, I give him the good news.
Organisation information
3 Would you be interested if I would offer you the job?
4 I don't tell him unless you ask me to do so. Eyes for All is a charity that was 2started by Jan Donson,
whose two teenage children have a condition that causes
5 If you promise to look after it, I lend you my dress. low vision. There are already over 2,000 registered
6 I love to go on a cruise if I had someone to go. members of the charity, which is run by a team of three
full-time workers.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
Goals and objectives
verbs in brackets.
With the development of new technologies, there are real
1 If she _____ (know) the truth, she wouldn't opportunities for people with low vision to be able to see.
be happy. E-glasses have a high speed, high definition camera which
2 When I see your teacher, I _____ (tell) her videos what is seen. The e-glasses enhance and improve
about the excursion. the images to meet the particular needs of the user. The
3 I _____ (help) you with the boxes if I could, enhanced video is then played back almost immediately
to the user. Our 3first aim is to raise funds to buy five
but I've got a bad back.
pairs of e-glasses to donate to the local Low Vision Centre,
4 They'll be disappointed if we _____ (not go) to help teenagers and young adults, in particular with
to their party. their studies.
5 If we don't catch the 10 o'clock train, we These amazing devices will allow students to read easily,
_____ (miss) our connection. go to lectures and, probably most importantly for them,
6 When the general _____ (give) an order, the be able to see the faces of their friends and colleagues.
soldiers all obey. The long-term 4idea is to help every person access this
7 If my car _____ (be) stolen, I'd go straight to technology, even if they can't afford it themselves.
the police. Description of the project
8 I ____ (often/go) to the gym by the school We plan to set up a publicity campaign to encourage
if I have a free moment. donations. This will cover three areas. Firstly, we will
organise events, where the money raised will go towards
� 4.1 Listen and tick the sentence you hear, the fund. Secondly, we will create teams of volunteers
a) or b). who will ask for donations on the street. The third and
most effective project is to create an online platform
1 a) They'd choose the red one. which 5 tells the general public about the nature of our
b) They'll choose the red one. work. This will make people more aware of the possibilities
2 a) What would you do? that people with low vision have if they 6can get new
b) What will you do? technologies. By 7looking at the number of visits to our
site, we will be able to judge the impact we are making.
3 a) I'd make a cake.
Budget
b) I'll make a cake.
€10,000 will be used for 8making the website and €10,000
4 a) She wouldn't be happy.
will go towards the costs of event production, such as
b) She won't be happy. renting venues or printing promotional material like
T-shirts for our volunteers. A more detailed breakdown
Listen again and repeat. of the costs is attached.
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looked in the 4_____ cupboard, but
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Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. Replace the words in bold in the sentences
1 He was seeing the accident when he was walking home with the words/phrases in the box.
from work. j is comfortable in his own skin is into
2 She had nearly finished eating her salad when she had take a leap into the unknown
seen the insect on her plate. set up take any notice of dread
3 She took a photo of him when he didn't look. transitional moment hang out
4 I wasn't knowing that you were in the bathroom. make ends meet deal with
5 Before he can react, the man had taken his phone.
6 I was falling while I was getting out of the shower. 1 The receptionist just couldn't handle all
the calls about the new product.
7 I opened the curtains and saw the sun shone.
2 I've got five children so even with a good
8 By the time he got to the party, everyone went home.
salary, it's not easy to pay for everything
we need.
VOCABULARY ADVERBS 3 He had to try something he hadn't done
before when he took on the new job.
Underline the correct alternatives to complete the sentences. 4 I'm afraid of going to the dentist.
1 What can we realistically/literally/typically do, given that we 5 He enjoys seeing live football matches and
only have limited resources? goes every weekend.
2 The soldiers bravely ran away from/fought against/looked at 6 He doesn't pay attention to me when I ask
the huge invading army. a question.
3 I literally/desperately/amazingly need some new shoes. Mine 7 He feels happy with the way he is and has
have holes in them! no intention of changing.
4 She's had a lot of visitors in hospital. Her room is cheerfully/ 8 This is a time of change for our country.
bravely/literally full of cards. 9 They've decided to start a new business.
5 He was bravely/realistically/amazingly lucky to escape with 10 Teenagers just like to spend time with their
his life in the accident. friends at weekends.
6 It was a lovely day and he sang undoubtedly/cheerfully/
realistically to himself as he walked along the street.
VOCABULARY PLUS IDIOMS:
RELATIONSHIPS
GRAMMAR MODELS OF OBLIGATION - PRESENT/PAST
Complete the words in the letter. The first
Complete the conversation with the phrases in the box. letter of each word is given.
must say mustn't stop didn't have to look
don't have to worry had to give have to answer De-o.r elle-V'I,
have to find should apply should have prepared I'm wri.ti.V'IB to �01,1 o.bo1At o. prohle-m I ho.ve,.
should think
,4s �01,1 kV'low, I ho.ve. be,e,V'I li.vi.V'IB wi.th 51Ae-, m�
A: How did the interview go, Jane? othe,r 1h___� for two �e-o.rs b1At V'lowo.d�s
B: Well, 1 1 _____ I was disappointed. we-'re. ho.vi.V'IB o. 2J____ re-lo.ti.oV'IJhi.p, MBIAt.V'IB
A: Why's that? O.V'ld fi-Bhti.V'IB o.bo1At e,ve,r�thi.V'IB· We. 1,1Je,d to
B: Well, I wore a suit and the boss was wearing jeans! Be,t oV'I li.ke. o. 3h____ oV'I fi.re. blAt V'low I fe-e-1
A: So you 2_____formal? li.ke. She. wo.V'ltJ me. IAV'lde-r he,r 4t____ o.V'ld
B: No, I felt a bit embarrassed. Anyway, I 3____
_ doe,JV11t le-t me. mo.ke. m� OWV'I de-c..i.si.oV'IJ.
a presentation and answer questions.
I tho1,1Bht She. wo.s oV'le. t.V'I o. 5m____ o.V'ld
A: Did you 4_____ any difficult questions?
the. OV'I� oV'le. for me,. Whe-V'I we. me,t, i.t wo.s
B: Yes, and I 5_____ more.
love. o.t fi.rst 6J____ b1At V'IOW we. e,o.V1't Je,e,m
A: Why?
B: Because I didn't know what to say. to de-o.r the. 1o.____ o.�e,r we. ho.ve. ho.d o.V'I
A: Well, next time you 6_____ about what they'll ask. o.rB1,1me,V1t. 5he. V'le,ve,r Bi.ve,J me. o. 85____
B: Yes, I realise that 1 7_____ so much about my c.ho.V'lc..e. i.f I do Jome,thi.V'IB wroV'IB· I re-o.l� V'le-e-d
appearance but I 8_____ out more about the (). 95____ to C-Y'� OV'I, b1At o.11 OIAr fri.e,V'lt{r
company. kV'loW both of IAJ, Jo i.t's di.ffu:,1Alt. LfolA o.re. the.
A: Well, you 9_____ trying. You 10_____ for OV'I� pMJOV'I I C,().V'I to.lk to. Ple-o.se. Bi.ve. me. Jome.
more jobs and learn from the experience.
o.d.vi.ut 5ho1Ald I le-o.ve. he,r?
B: You're right.
VOCABULARY EVERYDAY ISSUES VOCABULARY SCIENCE
Add a prefix from box A to the words in box B Complete the extract from a report with the words in the box.
to complete the sentences.
�anisms examine analyse data database
�itat monitor samples findings measure
, I
:is- mis- out- over- sub- un- under-
B
priced dated acceptable cooked due
connected leading standard
Introduction
1 The journalist wrote a(n) ____ article
This report summarises the 1____ and conclusions
about the funding for the project, saying it
from our research into the marine 2____ of shellfish
was illegal when we had approval from the
that are native to the North Sea coast of Scotland. We set
government.
out to prove that the recent increase in shipping traffic in
2 I find his behaviour completely ____
the area has affected the population of these creatures
and I won't tolerate his presence in my house.
due to pollution. This pollution has had a negative
3 The router has been ____,, so we can't impact on the 3____ that they feed on. We decided
get wi-fi in the building. to 4____ water 5____ taken from different
4 I was ill because the chicken had been depths and 6____ the amount of toxic substances in
____, which is quite dangerous, actually. them. This 7____, together with figures on shellfish
5 I think electric cars are totally ____, so numbers, was included in a(n) 8____• In order to
I'm going to wait a couple of years before I 9____ changes in the use of the new port area, the
buy one. authorities let us 10____ the daily schedules and we
6 The imitation watches are ____, so they compared this information with the fluctuations in the
don't work properly. shellfish population.
7 The baby is a week ____, so the
pregnant woman will have to go to hospital
GRAMMAR
immediately.
ZERO, FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONALS
8 That textbook is ____ and mentions
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
nothing about recent political changes.
is (x2) won't be won't come have had
will have don't have (x2) feels would feel
lose lost get wouldn't get will find find
FUNCTION RESOLVING CONFLICT
didn't work don't work wouldn't work
Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the conversations. 1 He _____ a lot better if he _____ some
1 weight.
A: Can/5hall I talk to you about something?
1
2 It ______ impossible to climb the mountain if you
B: Sure. What's the problem? _____ oxygen.
A: Well, you know that red suit you've got? 3 Unless the rabbit _____ safe, it _____
B: Yes, what about it? out of its hole.
A: The thing 2says/is, the boss thinks it looks 4 If you _____ your key, there _____ an
too bright. extra one under the flowerpot.
B: Really? I never knew. 5 When the children _____ lunch, they
A: 3Because/Perhaps you could just wear it at _____ well in the afternoon.
weekends. 6 If I _____ the choice, I _____ in an office.
2 7 As soon as you _____ home, you _____
A: Terry, there's something I 4 would/need to talk me cooking in the kitchen.
to you about. 8 I _____ able to concentrate unless I
B: Yeah, what? _____ complete silence.
A: The problem 5 is/was that you never do your 9 If you _____ so hard, you _____ so
share of housework. stressed.
B: Well, you know I don't have time. 10 Unless I _____ my wallet, I _____ to
A: But it's 6making!having it impossible for me cancel my credit cards.
to find time to study.
B: I suppose you're right. 1 What if/Why not you
clean and I'll deal with the clothes?
A: That's a start!
VOCABULARY REPORTING VERBS VOCABULARY WORDS /PHR ASES
Look at the reporting verbs in bold and match sentences 1-6 Complete the sentences with the words in
with sentences a-f. the box.
1 Biologists agree that the problem is serious. profile click google delete
2 The ecologists claim that the factory is dumping chemicals footprint search screenshot
in the river. cyberbullying social post
3 The results prove the existence of life on the planet.
4 Studies show that younger children learn more quickly. 1 To access the site, all you have to do is
5 The media report that there has been seismic activity in _____ on the button that says
the area. 'Enter'.
6 Scientists believe global warming can be stopped. 2 There are very few people in this country
who don't leave a digital _____
a) They have the opinion it is true. somewhere on the web.
b) They say it is true but without concrete proof. 3 She didn't want the school to _____
c) They have the same opinion. photos of her children online.
d) They tell us about it. 4 I took a _____ of the webpage to use
e) They give definite evidence that it is true. in my presentation.
f) They demonstrate a fact. 5 The problem of _____ is increasing
as more people write unpleasant
anonymous messages online.
GRAMMAR PASSIVE REPORTING STRUCTURES 6 I managed to _____ those
embarrassing photos of myself but I worry
Rewrite each sentence in two ways.
that someone else has kept a copy.
1 People claim that the temperature is rising. 7 I always use the same _____ engine
It _____ that the temperature is rising. to look for shopping websites.
The temperature _____ nsmg. 8 You can waste a lot of time on _____
2 Scientists have shown that smog causes cancer. media sites as they encourage you to read a
It _____ that smog causes cancer. lot of useless information.
Smog _____ cancer. 9 I need to update my _____ on
3 Experts agreed that the paintings were imitations. Linkedln now that I have been promoted.
It _____ that the paintings were imitations. 10 I often _____ names of old friends to
The paintings _____ only imitations. see if I can find out where they are.
4 The police think that three people took part in
the robbery. FUNCTION HEDGING
It _____ that three people took part in
the robbery. Underline the words/phrases that make the
Three people _____ part in the robbery. sentences less direct.
1 She's not particularly keen on Chinese food.
VOCABULARY PLUS COMMONLY CONFUSED WORDS 2 I suppose you can borrow my car.
3 He gave me a kind of strange present.
Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. Five 4 It's maybe something he'd want to do.
sentences are correct. 5 He just wanted to help.
1 The principal issue is where to get the money for the 6 I need a pencil or something to do the
rebuilding, not the design. crossword.
2 She's very sensible to other people's feelings and always 7 They aren't really able to deal with the
knows what to say. situation.
3 You should buy a scarf that complements your shirt. 8 You might have made a mistake.
4 The new supermarket sells clothes that are very economic,
so I've already bought a cheap skirt there.
5 As you rightly say, we need to do something about this.
6 Can you give me another possibility to improve the report?
7 People have experimented strange phenomena in the castle.
8 As she turned the corner, she crashed into a stationary van.
9 He finds it hard to except that he's getting older.
10 You've given me some good advice over the years.
CHECK
Circle the correct answer, a), b) or c), to complete 16 You have to __ a blood sample to test for infection.
the sentences.
a) monitor b) take c) prove
1 We __ in the queue when it started to rain. 17 The latest indicate that the ancient civilisation
a) had waited b) were waiting c) waited used wooden houses.
2 I __ the article before my sister told me about it. a) findings b) habitats c) tools
a) had seen b) was seeing c) see 18 If you felt worried about something, who __ you
3 They noticed that __ hundreds of people were talk to?
leaving the city. a) will b) would c) do
a) amazingly b) bravely c) literally 19 This country would be at war __ we didn't have a
4 He is __ the best new singer this year. strong leader.
a) undoubtedly b) cheerfully c) desperately a) if b) whether c) unless
5 __ nobody thought she could do it, she managed 20 Unless you __ better, you won't be invited again.
to finish the marathon. a) don't behave b) behaved c) behave
a) Although b) Despite c) Besides 21 If the garden __ bigger, I could plant more flowers.
6 The invitation says it's an informal party, so you __ a) is b) would be c) were
wear a suit. 22 I was on the train with my colleagues at that time, so
a) mustn't b) don't have to c) shouldn't I can that I wasn't at the crime scene.
7 I knew that I __ earlier when I saw the traffic jam in a) agree b) prove c) claim
front of me. 23 Many scientists don't __ that the new drug will
a) should have left b) must leave c) had to leave cure malaria.
8 They __ so much food. We've got plenty here. a) believe b) confirm c) report
a) should have brought b) must bring 24 It has been __ that the president is going to resign.
c) didn't have to bring a) confirm b) confirms c) confirmed
9 My boss didn't __ any notice of my request. 25 The boys __ talented players.
a) take b) make c) pay a) are said to be b) are said that c) are said be
10 How can you deal __ so many refugees? 26 He bought everyone a drink __ his brother, who
a) of b) with c) for already had one.
11 She won't help me now I'm ill. She's a __ friend. a) accept b) except c) apart
a) fair-weather b) stormy c) second 27 These are very __ cars. Shall we buy one?
12 The evening we met we __ like a house on fire. a) economics b) economic c) economical
a) talked b) argued c) got on 28 I haven't put my __ picture on the webpage.
13 The service in that restaurant is because they a) profile b) account c) place
don't have enough staff. 29 I have joined three social __ sites in the past year.
a) substandard b) misleading c) outdated a) engine b) email c) media
14 I __ if you cou Id show me how to use the 30 I'm not sure but think I got an email about the
photocopier. changes to my bank account __.
a) want b) wonder c) would like a) particularly b) or something c) kind of
15 I've got __ I need to talk to you about.
a) anything b) something c) thing
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Wl•®1 :1!] !!1 ;\;# B Listen again. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?
1 Helen knows people who appear on Google Maps
NATURE
Street View.
Complete the text with the words in the box. 2 Nick likes to view his holiday destinations using
a map application.
I vegetation parasites creatures diseases I 3 You can see an accurate picture of the White House on
floods canopy snakes rainforest Google Maps.
4 The Faroe Islands are blacked out on Google Earth.
Survival tours 5 Nick thinks that the black areas on the map hide
secret places.
6 It's free to pixelate the image of your home on Google
• Join our Amazon adventure trip. Spend five
Maps.
days in the northern Amazon 1_____
7 Sandy Island was declared to be non-existent in 2012.
learning how to survive in the jungle. You'll
have the opportunity to climb to the top of Read extracts 1-7 from the recording. Match the words
a sixty-metre tall tree and be amazed by the in bold with definitions a)-g).
views over the 2_____ of trees. 1 I've seen a few funny shots of people wearing masks
• Our expert guides will inform you about the or doing something weird.
jungle 3_____ you see, helping you 2 We think these maps document everywhere in the
to identify venomous 4_____ or world.
edible insects. You will learn how to use plants 3 A large section of the area is blurred.
and fruit found in the thick 5
_____ 4 This was to prevent terrorists or others using the map
on the jungle floor. Survival skills also include to plan attacks.
protecting yourself from illness. You learn 5 It looks like someone has pasted images on top of
about 6_____ like worms that can get others.
under your skin, and how to remove them and 6 Important people ask Google to pixelate their homes
also how local people use natural medicine to for reasons of privacy.
fight 7_____ 7 You can still find its imaginary position marked.
• This tour is not available in the rainy season a) put, stuck e) the right to keep your
because of the danger of flash b) stop life secret
_____ in the area. c) strange f) not real
I I d) record, verify g) not clear
LISTENING
GRAMMAR
5.1 Listen to Nick and Helen QUANTIFIERS
discussing why they use a map app. Tick
the reasons they talk about. Underline the correct alternatives to complete the
1 to find the way to a destination sentences.
2 to plan a walking route 1 We only had a few/little money left after our holiday.
3 to look at a place they are going to visit 2 A great deal/A large number of people took part in
4 to calculate the distance between places the demonstration.
5 to observe unusual places 3 There weren't much/many things to buy in that shop.
4 They were overwhelmed by the amount/number of
applications for the job.
5 There are very little/few undiscovered places in
Europe today.
6 You should get a few/little more practice before you
take your exam.
7 With a bit/few of luck, we'll get there on time.
8 He doesn't have much/many work at the moment.
9 I noticed several/a great deal of mistakes in the article.
10 Can I ask you a couple/lot of questions? I promise it
won't take long.
Complete the sentences with the words/phrases
in the box.
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Underline the correct alternatives to complete
FORMAL VS INFORMAL REGISTER
the definitions.
1 wider range: more varied/limited
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Replace the words/phrases in bold in the
2 released: made available for the public/produced sentences with the words/phrases in the box.
for testing
3 rustle: a soft/loud sound try-hard chatty hacked off slob fit go-getter
I hassle loaded veg out chill
4 wandering: thinking/walking in a
relaxed way
1 When he lost his job, he was really annoyed and
5 the crack of dawn: very late/early
upset.
6 still: without moving/talking
2 She can start a conversation with anyone. She's so
7 miss: lose/not attend into talking.
3 They've got a huge house and two sports cars. They
must be very rich!
GRAMMAR 4 I'm exhausted. All I want to do is go home and sit in
-ING FORM AND INFINITIVE front of the telly doing nothing.
5 His shirt isn't clean and his desk is covered in empty
Underline the correct alternatives to complete cola cans. He's such a lazy person.
the sentences.
6 She's a very ambitious person and wants to be a
1 I'm looking forward to meeting/meet your cousin. manager by the time she's twenty-five.
2 Now I've left home, I really miss to chat/chatting to 7 I have to get a train and two buses to get to work. It's
my parents at meal times. a real struggle.
3 They agreed to finance/financing the new magazine. 8 She's a person who tries to impress others too
4 We bought a cheap camera to take/taking photos much, so she's always talking about her great salary.
underwater. 9 Can't you just relax a little and stop worrying?
5 She promised to not ask/not to ask any questions. 10 The man in the perfume advert is really attractive.
6 They used the GPS to find/finding the hotel.
7 Can you imagine not having/to have access to Complete the sentences with the words/phrases in
internet for a week? the box in Exercise SA.
8 I gave up having/to have sugar in my coffee years ago. 1 It was a real _____ trying to get here
because all the bus drivers are on strike.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the 2 Even if the interview went badly, you can't do
verbs in brackets. anything about it now, so _____ and talk to
1 Do you fancy _____ (eat) out tonight? me about something else.
2 He refused _____ (speak) to the police. 3 She's a _____ . She leaves her clothes on
3 She apologised to her friend _____ (clear) the floor and never clears up in the kitchen.
the air after their argument. 4 He's in his fifties, but he's got all these younger
4 She's interested in _____ (go) abroad to study. friends, so he's bought a sports car and dyed his
5 The cat managed (climb) in through hair. He's such a _____
the window. 5 It's so boring. All he wants to do at the weekend is
6 I wish _____ (inform) you of the changes we _____ and watch sport on TV.
have planned. 6 My new neighbour is very _____ In fact, she
7 My boyfriend doesn't mind _____ (wait) for never stops talking!
me after work. 7 She was totally _____ when she found
8 My cousins enjoy _____ (spend) time together. someone had stolen her phone.
8 I can't afford to go on a safari. I'm not _____
Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences. you know.
Two sentences are correct. 9 The new manager is really _____ I love
1 Play tennis is something I only do in the summer. those tall dark-haired types!
2 Can you imagine being lost in those mountains? 10 Jack is determined to get a promotion. He's a
3 The school decided giving us a day's holiday.
4 They went out for celebrating his birthday.
5 He isn't keen on have friends to stay at his house.
6 We look forward to hearing from you soon.
7 She's sometimes expected working on Saturdays.
8 The best thing about to do sport is the way you
feel afterwards.
VOCABULARY .. FUNCTION
SOCIETY EXPRESSING YOUR OPINION
Complete the conversation with the words in the box. � 5.3 Listen and match conversations
1-6 with photos A-F.
j housing unemployment sanitation healthcare
network media evasion poverty
Match descriptions 1-6 with issues a)-h). There are two Complete the words in the extracts
extra issues. from the recording. The first letter of each
1 Even though we live in a developed country, there are still word is given. Listen again and check your
families who cannot afford to feed their children. Schools are answers.
providing free meals in these cases but we also need to look at 1 A: Yes, but I'm not c._____ that's
their housing situation. the best solution. I think they should
2 Several biogs and websites have been blocked and people improve the public transport.
who want to make their voice heard have to use illegal means. B: That's a good p_____
There have also been arrests of those who openly criticised 2 A: What s_____ we do about all
the government. this vandalism?
3 Security has been increased in airports, stations and public B: I s_____ they should put
buildings after the recent events and the government has called security cameras in.
on citizens to immediately report anything suspicious they 3 A: If you a_____ me, people who
might see. drop litter should be fined.
4 The project involves creating a filter which can be manufactured B: You may be r_____.
cheaply, providing a sustainable solution to the problem of
4 B: Shouldn't s_____ give him
diseases caused by bacteria in the untreated water supply.
a blanket?
5 This crime affects everyone. If the authorities don't have
A: It s_____ to me they should
money to provide essential services, then we all suffer and it is
provide more homeless shelters.
unfair that some people cheat the system.
5 A: They've increased security at the
6 Since the factory closed, the job situation has become critical
station.
in the area. Many young people are leaving to find work in
B: As I s _____ it, that won't stop
other places and those who cannot because they have family
terrorists. They only check suitcases.
commitments are struggling to make ends meet.
A: T_____ a fair point.
a) child poverty e) freedom of speech 6 A: I f_____ that there are more
b) unemployment f) tax evasion important issues than worrying about
c) terrorist threats g) power cuts animals.
d) access to sanitation and h) healthcare B: I'm not s_____ about that. We
clean water have to protect nature.
Bl
LISTENING Complete the presenter's comments with the
words in Exercise 3A. Listen again and check your
6.1 Listen to a radio programme and match answers.
people 1-4) with actions a)-d). 1 Perhaps the praise he was given _____
1 Jeff Rochford a) helped children in need him to do even more good work.
b) used children for experiments 2 These were individuals who _____ in an
2 Jamal Rutledge
admirable way.
3 Hell's Angels c) gave up a criminal life
3 Do people need to _____ themselves
4 Jonas Salk d) saved a policeman
from bad influence?
Listen again and circle the correct answer, a), b) 4 How can people _____ robbery and
or c). violence on one hand, and acts of kindness on
the other?
1 What was Jeff doing when he saw the emergency?
5 There are plenty of _____ where the
a) robbing a house
good are bad and the bad are good.
b) cleaning windows
c) turning into the street
2 What are Jeff's plans for the future? GRAMMAR
a) to help people change their lives
MODALS OF DEDUCTION
b) to join the emergency service
c) to become an athlete Match sentences 1-8 with sentences a)-h).
3 Why were people surprised by Jamal Rutledge's
1 He should know the answer.
actions?
2 He won't come in to the office today.
a) He captured a criminal.
3 He shan't drink alcohol at the party.
b) He helped a colleague.
4 He can't be away today as well.
c) He didn't try to escape.
5 He shouldn't get angry.
4 What did the Hell's Angels do to help children?
6 He must be at home tonight.
a) They gave to a charity.
7 He could be in the mountains today.
b) They bought them motorbikes.
8 He won't be late.
c) They treated them gently.
5 What was Jonas Salk famous for? a) The meeting has been put off till tomorrow.
a) working hard b) He's got to drive home.
b) helping children c) He's always punctual.
c) medical discoveries d) He never goes out in the evenings.
e) He was on holiday last week.
f) He enjoys hiking.
g) He's really well-informed.
h) He understands the difficulties we've had.
Read the clues and complete the crossword. Match 1-10 with a)-j) to make two-part phrases.
Across Down 1 again a) tired
1 very beautiful 2 very hungry 2 bright b) bustle
3 very crowded 4 very ugly 3 hustle c) square
6 very big 5 very old 4 loud d) downs
7 very cold 7 very dirty 5 fair and e) dine
8 very clean 6 round f) again
7 sick g) early
8 ups h) round
9 give i) clear
10 wine j) take
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spending, he wouldn't be in this position.
Complete the article with the words in
A wealthy woman, loaded with jewellery and expensive clothes, steps
3 out of a taxi. As she leaves, a necklace drops to the floor. You:
the box.
a) rush after her and give her the I wealth savings salaries reward
necklace back with no thought of poverty fund donations debts
reward. afford income
b) shout, 'Excuse me,' and worry what to
do when she disappears from sight.
c) ignore the necklace- she clearly has Changing generations
too many things anyway- but decide
you're not going to take it as you
Millennials, those born after 1980 and
might be accused of stealing.
reaching adulthood at the turn of the
d) pick up the necklace, laugh at the woman's misfortune and say, 'She's
got so much more money than me!' century, have very different expectations
to their parents. They often cannot
A friend tells you that she's met this really fit man. You know the person in
4 question, and that's he's not kind. You:
1
____ to leave their parents' home,
■
2 If the students had paid more attention, stayed with?
3 If they had taken the underground instead
of the bus, To Megan From Benji
4 If the teachers hadn't been trained,
Hi Megan,
5 If the neighbours had listened to the flood
Just writing to say thanks ever so much for everything last month.
warnings,
I had such a great time staying with you and getting to know
a) their classes wouldn't be so effective. your family. I can't wait to see you next month. We can party in a
b) they wouldn't have been late for the club and hang out with my friends.
meeting. Say hi to Steve from me!
c) they would have found the difficult Love,
children hard to handle. Benji
d) they wouldn't have got divorced.
e) they would have left their homes in time.
f) they'd still be together.
El To Peter Sutton From Michael Gravy
j) they would be at work already. Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can help you in return.
Yours sincerely,
Complete the third conditional sentences Michael Gravy
with the correct form of the verbs in
brackets.
1 She wouldn't have left (not leave) him Imagine message Bis from a former employee who has an
alone in the house if she had known informal relationship with his boss. Replace the phrases in bold
(know) he was a thief. with the phrases in the box.
2 If you ____ (not tell) him, he ----- ----------
_____ (not be) angry. ever so giving all the best great news! Hi Peter Mike
3 lfTim ____ (feel) any sympathy just writing job your help is much appreciated get in touch
for his friend, he _____ (help) him.
4 The tree ____ (not fall) if the B Rewrite message A to make it more formal. Use some of the
wind _____ (not be) so strong. phrases in the box.
5 If the fire _____ (start) on the
warm regards I'm looking forward to go out in the evening
ground floor, many people _____
send my regards thank you very much indeed meeting
(not escape).
Dear I am writing
6 We _____ (never/discover) the
beautiful statues if we _____ (not
visit) the old temple. Read the message and write a thank you message to
7 If she _____ (not stop) to talk to Mrs Gordon.
me, I _____ (not hear) the news
about Larry. Decir Ms TIA.LLt:J,
8 If I _____ (not have) a compass, I cittcicn Cl cneq1A.e for £500 ClS Cl COIA-tYU'.llA.HOIA- to t:JOIA.r CnLLcfrelA- LIA
I ____ (lose) my way. Neec! f1A.1A-c!rC1LSLV1.0 project. 1 C1Vv1. cifrciLc! tncit I WLLL 1A-ot be cibLe to
9 They ____ (not be) able to go on pcirtLcLpcite cis ci voL1A.1A-teer, b1A.t I nope H1Ls c!o""citLoV\, wLLL neLp t:JOIA.
holiday if they _____ (not save) recicn t:JOIA.r tcirget.
some money. 1 Loo� forwcirc! to YeceLVL� 1/\,ews of now tne pYoject LS progress[�.
The plant _____ (not die) if you
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FUNCTION
HAPPINESS ASKING FOR AND EXPRESSING AGREEMENT/
DISAGREEMENT
Replace the words in bold in the
sentences with the phrases with the Complete the questions with question tags.
opposite meaning in the box. 1 This is a great party, _____?
takes great pleasure in has a good time 2 You need to enjoy what you do, _____?
looks on the bright side of 3 She didn't have fun, _____?
is contented with is on top of the world 4 They're living in the countryside, _____?
lives in the moment 5 He's got the best idea, _____?
6 Everything will be fine, _____?
1 He's won the gold medal and feels
really depressed. He's never been ► 6.2 Listen to six conversations. Do the speakers agree (A)
so happy. or disagree (D)?
2 He has such a positive attitude to 1 3 5
life. He finds something negative in 2 4 6
everything, even when it's been
a disaster. Underline the correct alternatives to complete the
3 The shopkeeper really hates serving conversations. Listen again and check your answers.
each customer personally. 1 A: I reckon we should get out of the city next weekend.
4 She doesn't enjoy herself when she B: I really/totally/very agree. Let's go to the beach.
meets her friends at the weekend.
2 A: The best way to diet is to stop eating.
5 He always worries about the future,
B: I don't think it/so/well. You'll make yourself ill.
which helps him to make the most of
3 A: You need to accept your past and move on, don't you?
every day.
B: No way!/lt really does!/Absolutely! It's more important to
6 She feels dissatisfied with what she
look to the future.
has and doesn't expect anything more.
4 A: Nothing's better than lying by a pool in the sun.
Complete the conversations with the B: That's such a/so/much true - and with a good book.
phrases in the box in Exercise lA. 5 A: I think the government has made a mistake.
A: So, are you looking forward to B: I'd say the opposite/truth/right. They're doing a good job.
the family reunion? Wow! Is your 6 A: You should try salsa classes if you want to meet people.
grandfather really going to be 100 B: No way!/That's right!/Totally! I'm no good at dancing.
years old?
B: Yes, he is! It's amazing, isn't it? And he
1
takes great pleasure in seeing us all, LEARN TO
even though his hearing is not as good
as it was. It should be fun to see my
AGREE USING SYNONYMS
cousins again as well.
Match words 1-5 with their near synonyms a)-e).
A: Oh yes, how's your cousin Ronnie? He
went to live in Australia, didn't he? 1 salary a) pleasure
2 ecological b) natural
B: Yeah, and he's really happy. In fact, he
2_______ because he's just 3 really cold c) never on time
got married. 4 a good time d) freezing
A: That's great! What's his wife like? 5 unpunctual e) income
B: She's the sort of person who always
3_______ life, which Complete the conversations with the words in Exercise 4A.
balances Ronnie's negative personality. 1 A: It was _____ yesterday, wasn't it?
A: So, it sounds like he B: Yeah, it was _____. I had to wear ski socks!
------- his life abroad. 2 A: He's late again! He's so _____
And his sister, Jan?
B: I know. He's -----
B: Ah, Jan. You know she still
------- and has few 3 A: The monthly _____ is very good in your new job, isn't it?
ambitions for the future. But she's B: Yes, I'll finally have a decent _____
coming especially from Scotland for
the party. 4 A: You had _____ at the dinner, right?
A: Well, I hope your grandfather B: Yes, I did. It was a real _____ meeting everyone.
6_______! 5 A: I think it's important to buy _____ produce.
B: I'm sure he will. B: Absolutely! _____ products are much better for you.
VOCABULARY NATURE VOCABULARY TYPES OF PEOPLE
Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Complete the sentences. Use one word from box A
and one word from box B in each gap. One of the
rainforest creature disease vegetation canopy compound nouns needs to be written as one word.
parasite flood snake
I A computer book couch film beach
1 Malaria is a terrible _____ which causes
hundreds of thousands of deaths. i B bum potato nerd worm buff
2 There is only one type of venomous _____
in the region and only one person has been bitten 1 My father didn't want to become a _____
this year. when he retired, so he took up several sports.
3 They couldn't see the sky through the thick 2 I went to the south coast on holiday just to chill out
_____ of trees above them. and be a _____ for a week or two.
4 The desert had little ----- so there was 3 Everyone said she was a _____ because she
nowhere to shelter from the burning sun. always sat reading in the break time.
5 The flash _____ washed away the houses 4 The new employee in IT is a real _____
that had been built too close to the river. He goes home and sits programming all evening.
6 Toxoplasmosis is an infection caused by a 5 He became a _____ after working in a
_____ that can be transmitted by cats. cinema, where he could see whatever he wanted
for free.
7 For ecologists, the tropical _____ is one of
the most important ecosystems in the world.
8 The jerboa is a strange _____ It looks like GRAMMAR -ING FORM AND INFINITIVE
a mouse but jumps like a kangaroo.
Underline the correct alternatives to complete
the sentences.
GRAMMAR QUANTIFIERS
1 Jo didn't fancy to come/coming to the concert.
Circle the correct answer, a), b) or c), to complete 2 He looks forward/hopes to meeting you next week.
the sentences. 3 I'm calling telling/to tell you the news.
1 There are __ of mosquitoes in the region, so we 4 They managed to find/finding their way home.
had to sleep under nets. 5 The little girl refused/enjoyed to speak to her teacher.
a) a large amount b) loads c) a great deal 6 I've got a new job far away from home, so I miss not
2 Sadly, people are aware of the poverty in the to walk/walking to work.
city centre. 7 You mustn't give up to try/trying to pass your exam.
a) little b) few c) a few 8 In winter they tend not to go/going to bed late
3 Having __ homework can make children stressed. 9 She imagined/decided to be an airline pilot.
a) too much b) too many c) enough 10 The journey seemed to go on/going on forever.
4 They saw __ wildlife on the safari.
a) a lot of b) much c) many VOCABULARY PLUS FORMAL VS INFORMAL
5 I tried calling you __ times but you never answer REGISTER
your phone.
a) much b) a great deal of c) several Underline the correct alternatives to complete
6 The work experience gave him a __ of confidence the sentences.
for job interviews. 1 They can easily afford a holiday in the Caribbean
a) deal b) lot c) lots because they're slobs/loaded.
7 We only got __ business from the new office we 2 He's a real try-hard/hassle with the boss and always
opened last year. agrees with everything she says.
a) much b) a little c) a few 3 It's interesting to spend time with him because he's
8 I visited __ historic sites on my trip to Athens. really fit/chatty and has lots to say.
a) several b) an amount of c) little 4 I spent the weekend vegging out/go-getting at home,
9 The explorers found __ of caves with drawings on just watching TV and eating nice food.
the walls. 5 I was still wearing my pyjamas when she came over
a) an amount b) a great deal c) a number at midday. I felt like such a slob/go-getter.
10 I'd like to give you __ tips before you start. 6 My idea of a good evening is listening to peaceful
a) much b) a couple of c) few music and just hassling/chilling.
VOCABULARY SOCIETY VOCABULARY EXTREME ADJECTIVES
Complete the words in the sentences about important Underline the correct alternatives to complete
issues. The first letter of each word is given. the sentences.
1 The main issue that worries young people is 1 The film was about a packed/gigantic meteorite
u_____ because there are very few jobs. that was on a path to destroy the Earth.
2 On one channel they said there were 2,000 2 His kitchen is always filthy/spotless. I don't know
demonstrators, on the other 10,000. I hate it when there how he manages to keep it so clean.
is media m_____ of facts. 3 Every day there are appeals on the TV to help
3 With the new hospital they have built in the town, our the gigantic/starving children in Africa.
h_____ facilities have improved tremendously. 4 If you wear those filthy/spotless jeans to the
4 It's unfair that a few people in the country are very interview, you won't make a good impression.
rich while the rest are living in p_____ with no 5 I think spiders are hideous/gorgeous creatures
money and barely enough to eat. with those horrible eyes and furry legs.
5 My computer went off because of a P---- 6 I was so terrified/astonished by the news of her
-------, so I lost all my unsaved work. marriage that I nearly fell off my chair.
6 Don't criticise the government in public here because 7 She looked over the bridge and saw the packed/
you'll be arrested. There's no f_____ o_ terrifying drop to the river below and thought
s_____ in this country. she'd never be brave enough to jump.
8 You have to come shopping with me to buy the
hideous/gorgeous red shoes I found in a shop on
FUNCTION EXPRESSING YOUR OPINION
the High Street.
Correct the underlined mistakes in the conversations.
1 A: What shall we do for the traffic problem? VOCABULARY PLUS TWO-PART PHRASES
B: As I think it, the first thing is to persuade people to
use public transport. The expressions in bold are in the wrong
2 A: Well, we must to give the children priority. sentences. Correct them.
B: That's a fair ask, but the whole family needs help. 1 The best way to keep the delegates happy at the
3 A: I seem that the government is not dealing well with conference is to give and take them in a good
the issue. restaurant in the evening.
B: That can be true, but it is a complicated problem. 2 I knocked on the door round and round until
4 A: You can know it from me that the newspapers have my hand hurt, but no one answered.
manipulated the story. 3 She's given her opinion fair and square. There's
B: Well, if you tell me, the president should explain what no doubt about how she feels.
is really happening. 4 We leave ups and downs, so remember to pack
your case the night before.
5 He watched the sick and tired in the street and
GRAMMAR MODALS OF DEDUCTION wondered where everyone was going.
6 The manager is bright and early of his staff
Match questions 1-6 with answers a)-f). Then underline
chatting when they should be working.
the correct alternatives to complete the answers.
1 7 You've beaten me again and again. It was a
1 Why is Steve taking so long to reply? good match!
2 What do you think Gail is doing now she's on holiday? 8 I walked loud and clear the building but all the
3 When do you think he'll get here? doors were locked.
4 How long does the journey to Barcelona take? 9 We've had our hustle and bustle, but at the
5 How does he manage to run marathons every month? moment our relationship is good.
6 Who's knocking at the door? 10 We can come to an agreement with a bit of wine
and dine. We all have to compromise.
a) I'm sure she should/will be sitting on a beach somewhere.
b) I suppose he can/might need to consult his boss before
giving you an answer.
c) He can/must have a lot of energy.
d) He couldn't/could arrive at any moment.
e) That won't/will be Mary. She said she was coming this
afternoon.
f) On a good day it should take about thirty minutes by car
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but if there's traffic, it might/must take longer.
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ii Complete the sentences with the words in the box. Match sentences 1-5 with paragraphs a)-e).
Circle the correct answer, a), b) or c), to complete 17 The train was absolutely __, with rubbish on
the sentences. the floor and dirty windows.
1 The heavy rain caused the worst __ of the decade. a} packed b} hideous c} filthy
a) canopy b) floods c) disease 18 She was __ because she hadn't expected to
2 I was only given a __ of information just before see him.
the interview. a} starving b) astonished c} awful
a) little b) few c) bit 19 He's __ of the two-hour journey to work every day.
3 He really didn't know __ about the situation. a} fair and square b) sick and tired
a) a lot of b) many c) much c) bright and early
4 The ticket inspector discovered that __ of the 20 Her annual __ includes a share of the profits from
passengers hadn't paid. the business.
a) couple b) several c) amount a) reward b} debt c) income
5 The historical background to the novel was __ so 21 I had to use some of my __ to pay for the repairs
I learnt a lot. to my car.
a} well-researched b} slow-moving a} currency b} wealth c) savings
c} unconvincing 22 If he'd read the instructions, he __ the machine.
6 I thought he was a complete_ but then I found a} wouldn't have broken
he had many interests apart from computers. b) wouldn't break c) hadn't broken
a) couch potato b} nerd c} buff 23 If Jan hadn't forgotten her passport, she_ sitting
7 My mother tends __ anxious if I don't phone her crying in the airport now.
once a week. a} wouldn't have been
a} getting b) to get c} get b} wouldn't be c} would be
8 She opened the door quietly so as __ the baby. 24 I __ him a lift if my sister hadn't taken my car.
a} for not waking b} for not wake c} not to wake a} had given b} would have given
9 I can't __ to go away with you for a month! c} wouldn't give
a} imagine b} agree c} stand 25 I really _ _ everything you've done for us.
10 She must be __ . Just look at her designer clothes! a) appreciate b) grateful c} regards
a) loaded b} chatty c} fit 26 It's better to look on the __ side of things rather
11 The previous manager was a __ , so I hope the new than focus on the bad.
one works harder and looks smarter. a} pleasant b) bright c} best
a} try-hard b} go-getter c) slob 27 It's been good working from home for a few days,
12 There is a serious __ problem in the area for the a} isn't it b) wasn't it c) hasn't it
urban planning department. 28 The best players come from Italy, _?
a} unemployment b) poverty c} housing a) do they b) don't they c) are they
13 If you __ me, there should be more police on 29 I totally __ with Ann about the danger of swimming
the streets. in that river.
a) ask b} demand c} tell a) reckon b) agree c} convince
14 I think Ken __ have the answer to your question. 30 'Let's try kite-surfing.''__ ! I'd be terrified.'
a) shan't b) may c) can a} No way b) Not necessarily
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15 I'm sure they __ be happy to hear they didn't win. c} I doubt it
a} won't b} mustn't c) might
16 They __ train hard because they win every match.
a} must b} should c} can
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GRAMMAR_. Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the adjectives in
the box and one or two other words.
MAKING COMPARISONS;
SO/SUCH long slow big comfortable exhausting brave
I
complicated detailed fast loud
Underline the correct alternatives
to complete the sentences. 1 The situation was _______ that we didn't know what
1 This is the less/least expensive to do.
watch in the collection. 2 The journey didn't take _______ as we expected.
2 The installation was as big than/ 3 The map was _______ that you could see every tiny
as an apartment. street.
3 His style was more modern than/ 4 There was _______ noise that we all jumped in
that the other artists' creations. shock.
4 I found the photos of war scenes 5 This is _______ computer on the market that only
so/such moving I nearly cried. takes microseconds to process information.
5 There were more/many oil 6 He wanted a(n) _______ chair because his old one
paintings in the collection than was giving him back problems.
sketches. 7 Is this train always _______? I thought we'd be there
6 Each self-portrait was more big/ by now.
bigger than the previous one. 8 It was _______ day that I fell asleep on the sofa
7 The artist used such/so many when I got home.
beautiful colours in the collage. 9 The giant had eyes _______ as plates.
8 I think her paintings are even as/ 10 The soldier was given a medal for being _______
more original than Dali's work. officer in his company.
9 He worked so hard/harder that
he made himself ill.
10 I saw such a/a so wonderful LISTENING
exhibition last week.
7 .1 Listen to a conversation between four friends about art
Join the sentences using so or such. galleries they have visited. Match speakers 1-4 with galleries a)-d).
More than one answer may be 1 Nick 2 Jenny __ 3 Max __ 4 Sally __
possible.
a) The Barcelona Museum of c) The National Portrait Gallery
1 The film was boring. I fell asleep. Contemporary Art in London
b) The Art Gallery of new South d) The Guggenheim Museum in
Wales in Sydney New York
2 He had a good time in Paris. He
Listen again and underline the correct alternatives.
wants to go back there again.
1 Nick went to an exhibition of Cezanne's portraits/sketches.
2 Nick said it was hard to see the paintings well because of the
crowds/light.
3 The river is wide. We can't cross it.
3 The exhibition Under the Surface that Jenny saw included a blue
sculpture/installation.
4 Some of the art made Jenny feel emotional/motivated.
4 There were a lot of problems
The exhibit Max saw of a cage represented survival/cruelty.
with the design. They couldn't
5
make it work. 6 Max didn't enjoy/absolutely loved the exhibition.
7 Sally saw a special exhibition of Australian art/self-portraits.
5 She spoke fast. I didn't 8 Sally thinks fifteenth century art is always/sometimes interesting.
understand her.
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6 I pressed the button five times but the TV still didn't
turn __ , so I couldn't watch anything.
a) in b) on c) off
7 We'd planned a barbecue in the garden but we had
to __ off the party because it was raining.
a) turn b) call c) send
7 ________ 8 ________ 8 She thought she could count __ him but he
didn't help at all in the end.
II II a) with
9 Don't throw
b) __in c) on
those old clothes. I'm sure we
can donate them to a charity.
a) away b) around c) about
10 He didn't want to say where he had been, so he
made __ a story about having to go to hospital.
9 ________ 10 -------- a) over b) in c) up
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can 4 _____ (addnowol) it free on our website. a Worthy Farm near Glastonbury in the west of England.
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_____ (cylisr) about the current political The festival is probably the best-known music festival in the UK. It used
situation. It's on its way to 8 _____ (ebnurm) to attract hippies in the 1970s and the first show was held the day after
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one already! Jimi Hendrix died in 1970. This first festival was called The Pilton Pop,
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Blues & Folk Festival and tickets cost £1. There were four festivals held
Last but not least, 9 _____ (nasf) of Telling Tales CJ
c:, in the seventies, including one unplanned event in 1971, where 500
will enjoy their latest 10 _____ (endac) music
□ people turned up at the farm and set up a stage.
recordings. Turn the 11 _____ (keaprsse) up
to full volume and the 12 _____ (yhhtrm) will
certainly get everyone moving in the clubs! □ The eighties - the festival grows••••••••••••••••••••
□
By 1982 tickets cost £8 and numbers were steadily growing as fans
CJ flocked from all over the country to see some of their favourite artists
□
Complete the sentences with words from playing live. In these early years the number of gatecrashers was
Exercise lA. almost the same as the number of ticket holders as people jumped over
C
1 I tried to _____ the music from iTunes the fences into the farm without paying. In 1981 a local farmer, Michael
but my internet connection was too slow. C Eavis, who owns the site, took control of the event. In 1985 the festival
2 There is one _____ on the CD that C grew too large for Worthy Farm and so the next-door farm was bought
I love - the others aren't very good. C as well. That year it rained hard and as the mud mixed with the cow
3 That song has been _____ one for
dung from the dairy farm, it made a smelly mixture: festival-goers had
three weeks already. to get used to being filthy and squelching as they walked to their tents.
4 My favourite _____ is his second one,
C The nineties - changing styles•••••••••••••••••••••
which includes those great love songs.
5 The drummer kept the _____ going 0 The rain didn't stop people coming back and by the early nineties
C
well but the guitarist kept missing the beat. unofficial sound systems began to pop up with people playing acid
C house music through powerful speakers. Some found this sort of music
6 I don't mind listening to foreign music; even
C
if I don't understand the _____,. I can threatening, but once the festival was widely televised in 1994, the
C
appreciate the sound. initial folk and rock music flavour of the festival disappeared as more
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7 There were hundreds of _____ mainstream dance music bands became the main attractions. People
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sleeping on the street the night before the could now see what a rave looked like and be part of the experience.
concert. 1997 was the year of major mud, but it is still remembered as a great
8 The music system has excellent _____ C festival, with Radiohead headlining on the famous Pyramid Stage -
that produce great quality sound. C said to be one of the greatest ever performances at Glastonbury.
9 They rented an old warehouse for the
_____ party and 1,000 people spent □ The twenty-first century - a modern event •••••••••••••
the night dancing there. □ In 2000 250,000 fans attended the festival but only 100,000 tickets
C were actually sold, so the organisers realised they had to do something
10 A lot of _____ lyrics are written to
□ about the gatecrashers. They built a high security fence around the
give voice to a social message.
□ festival site and attendance has remained at around 135,000 people
11 I think _____ music is too repetitive
□ since then. Over the years it has become harder and harder to get
and I don't like the electronic sound much. □ tickets and in 2017 100,000 tickets were sold online in under an hour.
12 All the best _____ music DJs, such as t;l Some bands record special Glastonbury albums and the groups range
Calvin Harris and David Guetta, like playing in □ widely from techno played at the Silver Hayes area to grime and hip
Ibiza in the summer. D hop artists such as Stormzy performing on the main stages. There is
C something for everyone and the event raises millions for charities.
C It has come a long way from its hippy roots - now you can even
□ download an app to work out what you want to see.
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Read the article and answer the questions. WRITING
1 What kind of music was played at the early AN ESSAY; LEARN TO USE PARALLELISM
festival?_______________
2 Why did the farmer, Michael Eavis, buy the land Read the essay and put the paragraphs in the correct
next to Worthy Farm? __________ order (1-5).
3 What kind of music was played unofficially at the
beginning of the nineties? ________
Should music and art be taught
4 How could people watch the festival without
actually attending in the mid-nineties? at secondary school?
A Although there are clearly wider-reaching benefits for
5 How many people paid to attend the festival in both subjects, some people argue that secondary school
2000? ______________ is so demanding in other areas that students cannot
6 How long did it take to sell most of the tickets in afford the time for more artistic subjects if they have no
2017? --------------- intention of following a career in those fields. However,
if they don't have encouragement to develop all aspects
7 How can you find out who's playing at the
festival nowadays? ___________ of their creative ability in the school environment, then
they are unlikely to start when they are older. We know
Underline the correct alternatives to complete that a scientist needs 1 a knowledge of history and
a knowledge of language to be able to understand
the definitions of the words/phrases in bold in
concepts and express them, so why don't they need
the article. a creative stimulus too?
1 turned up: appeared unexpectedly/quickly B How useful is it to study music and art at school? The
2 flocked: came very quickly/in large numbers fact is that very few secondary school students study
3 gatecrashers: people who enter an event without music and art nowadays. I feel that this is a negative
a ticket/through the wrong entrance development as there are many reasons why it is
4 mainstream: alternative/currently popular important to develop students' interest in these subjects
at this age.
5 headlining: being the most important/loudest
band in a festival
C Firstly, we need to examine the benefits of music that
go far beyond the simple enjoyment of the subject.
6 roots: disasters/origins 2The rhythm of music and the rhythm of language
have a lot in common and music helps the part of the
brain that processes language develop more effectively.
GRAMMAR Not only that, but mathematics is used to create music
3with patterns, with intervals and with structure. If
BE/GET USED TO VS USED TO you can become good at understanding those patterns,
you are going to be good at understanding them in other
Complete the sentences with the correct form of situations.
be/get used to or used to and the verbs in brackets. D In conclusion, while it may be thought that these subjects
1 It took me a few weeks but I eventually 4should be studied after school or they can be learnt
_____ (sleep) on a futon when I lived at weekends, just like training for a sport or hiking with
in Japan. the Scouts, I am convinced that schools should find the
time and resources to give their students an education
2 When I was a child, I _____ (eat) lots of
that is as complete as possible, and this means including
sweet things, so now my teeth aren't good. both music and art in the curriculum.
3 She never ______ (drink) tea but now E Secondly, it should be recognised that art can also help
she lives in India and drinks it a lot. with other subjects. Art is so much more than learning to
4 She moved from the city to a small village. It was draw and paint. It encourages concentration and develops
difficult at first but now she _____ (live) students' capacity for expression 5and you can become
there. more creative. It can help you see the world in a new way
5 In Britain we drive on the left, so when I came to and can encourage ideas and concepts to come alive,
France, I had to _____ (drive) on the right. which can then be transferred to science or the study of
literature.
6 When I first started work as a doctor,
I _____ (work) nights but nowadays I only
have a day shift. Rewrite the phrases in bold in the essay using
7 As a soldier, you have to _____ (take) parallelism. Be careful with phrase 5 - you need to
orders. change an adjective to a noun.
8 I found it difficult to walk in my new shoes 1 a knowledge of history and a knowledge of language=
because I_____ (not wear) high heels. a knowledge of history and language
9 We _____ (enjoy) going to Wales on
holiday when I was a child. Write an essay (200-250 words) on this question.
10 It was hard when my children left home but Should museums and art galleries be free for everyone?
I slowly _____ (live) alone.
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VOCABULARY How did the speakers respond to suggestions?
Complete the responses. Listen again and check your
EVERYDAY OBJECTS answers.
1 A: Won't it fit in Room 5? It's quite big and we need
Complete the sentences. Use one word from box A
the hall space free.
and one word from box Bin each gap.
B: That's a g____ i____
A 2 A: They could go outside, round the back.
clothes rubbish electric tea hair watering B: That sounds s
paper wrapping price 3 A: I'd say Room 2 is best. The sun is on that side
--·---- in the morning.
B B: E----
bag paper bin peg can tag dryer 4 A: We can use Room 3 for the children's workshop,
towel fan can't we?
B: I'm not so s----
1 To make a perfect afternoon drink, you only need
5 A: We can set up the easel there.
one _______ in a cup of hot water.
B: That s____ perfect.
2 I was annoyed when there was no
_______ in my hotel room, so I had 6 A: The projector broke down last week and it's still
to go out looking awful. being repaired.
3 Have you got any _______ for the B: Are you s____?
present I bought for Tom? 7 A: We'll have to call off the multimedia event.
4 Can you pass me one more _______ B: How a____
to hang out this shirt? 8 A: I'm sure they'll lend us one.
5 I don't like air-conditioning but I do have a B: That's s____ a good idea, Charlie!
powerful _______ for when it's hot.
6 I was embarrassed when I realised I had left the
_______ on the back of my new dress. LEARN TO ,:
7 My aunt loves gardening, so I gave her a(n) AGREE USING ME TOO/ME NEITHER
_______ for Christmas.
8 She used a(n) _______ to clean up Complete the conversations with do, don't, too or neither.
the water on the floor because she didn't have
1 A: I want to go out for a walk.
a sponge.
B: I _____. It's raining!
9 I threw Joe's socks into the _______
2 A: I adore this sculpture.
by mistake.
B: Me _____. It's amazing!
3 A: I don't like doing these experiments.
B: I _____. It's fascinating!
4 A: I just love walking in the rain!
RESPONDING TO SUGGESTIONS
B: Me _____. This is fun!
5 A: I can't stand biology. It's so boring!
7.2 Listen to three friends planning an
event at an art college. Match places 1-6 with the B: Me _____. I just don't understand anything.
things that will go there a)-f). 6 A: I think modern art is exciting.
B: I _____. I mean, a child could make
something better than that.
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Saturday 15th June
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1 .............................. A we come! .............................. 1
1 Room 1 a) installation
2 Room 2 b) tables and chairs
3 Room 3 c) water colour exhibition
4 Room 4 d) children's workshop
5 Room 5 e) oil painting demonstration
6 outside f) multimedia exhibition
LISTENING �
LEXICAL CHUNKS WITH MAKE, DO, TAKE
Look at some of the animals from Aesop's
fables (stories by an ancient Greek storyteller).
Complete the sentences with make, do or take.
Match animals 1-6 with pictures A-F.
1 The fire will _____ terrible damage to
1 grasshopper___ 4 stork ___
the ecosystem in the area if we can't get it
2 fox 5 hare ___
under control.
3 ant___ 6 tortoise ___
2 The political parties will have to _____
8.1 Listen to two people talking about making an enormous amount of money
Aesop's fables. Write the animal pairs next to make a deal take the threat seriously
morals 1-3. Then answer question 4. have taken control of took advantage of
1 Treat others like you want them to treat you. have done their utmost did nothing wrong
have done tremendous damage
2 Slow and steady wins the race.
Complete the sentences with the words in the box. � 8.3 Listen and complete the sentences with
the numbers and units you hear.
rational accurate misleading biased
reasonable flawed open-minded 1 Redwood trees can measure over _____
reliable well-informed plausible in height
2 The city of Jericho is over _____ old
1 His opinion is _____ because he'll always 3 The temperature on the surface of the sun is
support the left-wing party without question. estimated to be nearly _____ Celsius,
2 'I left my homework on the bus' is not a(n) 4 Rainforests cover less than _____ of the
_____ excuse.You always come by car. world's land surface
3 She's very _____ and is never late. 5 To get into space, rockets must travel at
4 His arguments are totally _____ because he has _____ per second
followed a logical process. 6 A hurricane can be as large as _____
5 Do you think he's _____ enough to accept the wide
cultural differences in his new post abroad? 7 Dinosaurs lived on the earth for about
6 He's _____ about the latest research and can
tell you all you want to know. 8 Some statistics show that _____ people
7 The design of the machine was-----, so they are bitten by snakes every year
had to return them all to the factory. 9 The tunnel under the sea from the UK to France
8 Without _____ sales figures we can't calculate is _____ long
our profit. 10 The Coco de Mer palm tree seeds can measure
9 It's not _____ to ask employees to work _____ in diameter
twelve-hour days.
B Match a)-h) with 1-10 in Exercise SA to make
10 Statistics can often be _____ as they can be
complete sentences.
manipulated to give a false impression.
a) and cost £9 billion to construct.
Underline the correct alternatives to complete the b) and used to have a population of 2,000 people.
conversation between three detectives talking about c) which is 24 times as hot as an oven.
a case. d) and 40,000 of them die.
Ann: So, how are you getting on with the investigation? e) and can live for up to 1,500 years.
Rob: I've had some information from a source about f) but 50 percent of all animal species live there.
the movements of one of the suspects, from his g) and weigh up to 20 kg.
girlfriend.
h) but take between 150 to 300 days to travel
Joe: Do you think she's 1 reliable/accurate? After all, she to Mars.
is his girlfriend, so she might tell us something
i) and can reach winds up to 300 km per hour.
2
misleading/open-minded.
j) and one of the largest was about 40 m long.
Rob: You may be right. Perhaps the street cameras will
give a more 3 accurate/well-informed picture of where
he was that night.
Joe: OK, I'll check. Now, I think the way the robbery was
planned doesn't fit in with the way the mafia usually
operates, so the theory about mafia involvement
may be 4rational/flawed.
Ann: What do you mean?
Joe: Well, it's just not 5plausible/reliab/e that they would
wear clown masks and escape on bicycles.
Ann: If you say so, but don't be 6biased/reasonable. We
have to investigate all the possibilities.
Joe: Right, I'll be 7 accurate/open-minded about that one.
Now, the second suspect is a problem. He appears to
be 8wel/-informed/biased about our plans, so every
time we get close to him, he has already moved on.
Rob: The 9rational/accurate explanation for that one is
that he has friends in the police force.
Ann: That's certainly a 10reasonable/flawed observation.
Joe: It is. Right, I'll look into it.
VOCABULARY FUNCTION '
IDIOMS GUESSING AND ESTIMATING
Replace the words in bold in the sentences with Complete the conversation with the words in the box.
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the idioms in the box.
rough less approximately can't might
spill the beans get side-tracked left-wing reckon way estimate
miss the deadline get the sack brand new
give me the cold shoulder have a clue A: OK, let's see what we need for the trek.
beside the point turn a blind eye to B: OK. I reckon the route will take us 1_____
a week.
1 I'd ask Les to help install the sink but he won't know A: So, we'll need food for five days if we don't count
anything because he's not a plumber. the first and last days.
2 The council shouldn't ignore the increasing B: More or 2_____, but we can't carry too
vandalism in the town. much. There 3_____ be villages on the way
3 She didn't want to tell me but in the end, she had to where we can buy something.
give away the secret. A: OK. I'd 4_____ we could carry about fifteen
4 After many years of socialist government, the kilos each, including the tent.
right-wing party won the elections. B: You're probably right. So how far will we have to
5 Did you finish the report or did you get distracted walk each day?
by the discussion about the office party? A: At a(n) 5_____ guess, I'd say about 20 km,
6 What you are saying is irrelevant, so let's get back depending on how many hills there are to go up!
to the important matters. B: There's no 6_____ I can go that far if we're
7 If you don't hand your work in on time, the teacher carrying a lot of weight.
won't mark it. A: Come on! 20 km 7_____ be too far for a
8 I accidentally scratched my neighbours' car and now young person like you!
they don't talk to me when we pass in the street.
9 The little girl was delighted with her recently
bought shoes.
10 I was worried I would lose my job after I lost an
important customer.
first. Use the word in bold. Complete the sentences. Use one word
1 I've never heard such a bad joke. the from box A and one word from box Bin
That was _______ joke I've ever heard. each gap.
2 Mike was really clever. He could solve maths problems in
his head. intelligent look call make come shop
A
Mike was _______ that he could solve maths count give let turn (x2)
problems in his head.
3 The journey was easier than I expected. difficult
!fter on (xZ) around up (x3) off l
The journey was _______ than I expected.
down (x2)
4 The installation was popular. Hundreds of people queued to
see it. popular
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Underline the correct alternatives to complete Find and correct the mistakes in the sentences.
the sentences. 1 We have raised even more than our target of two
1 I'm totally convinced that the conservatives thousand pounds. At the moment we have two
will/are likely to win the elections. thousand and two hundred.
2 The bus is due/about to leave at 6p.m. precisely. 2 The temperature in summer is around thirty-five grades.
3 She thinks she is about to/may have the chance 3 Inflation is two comma five percent this year.
to win in the next championships. 4 His apartment was fifty squared metres.
4 Do you think it's bound/likely that it will rain 5 I found the coat on the internet, twenty-five
tomorrow? percentage cheaper than in the shop.
5 I thought you are due to/might like to visit the 6 This car can reach a speed of two hundred and fifty
city centre at the weekend. kilometres for hour.
6 He was likely/about to close the door when he
remembered his keys. VOCABULARY IDIOMS
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shed can be used as an individual
space created for one person to Recording 5
Recording4
enjoy alone. However, there are
P = Presenter D = Dan 1
also sheds for couples and even the
whole family. A: Well, here is the prototype of the
P: Good morning and welcome! In
new model I was telling you about.
today's programme we are going P: Who builds these sheds?
It seems to work very well and the
to talk about an unusual British D: Well, some of the competitors are
Japanese have already expressed an
competition called Shed OfThe professional architects, engineers
interest in developing it.
Year. Yes, you heard right! This is not or builders, but most are simply
a competition for the best singer or B: Great! I like the sound of that!
garden owners who have worked
funniest comedian, but for the most to make their shed unique. 2
original, attractive or eco-friendly There are several categories in A: So, we can go to the market first to
garden shed. Dan Harvey is here the competition - for example, pick up something for lunch and
to tell us about it. So, Dan, what is workshops, eco-sheds, historical then spend the morning on the
special about sheds? sheds or entertainment sheds - and beach. How does that sound?
D: Well, the garden shed is found in people have made some fantastic B: Good idea, but you could go to the
almost every garden in the UK and constructions. There are Star Wars market and I'll meet you at the
it has many uses apart from storing spaceships, a Hobbit house or a tiny beach. What do you think?
garden tools. It is said that men in police station. Walls are commonly A: Hmm ...
particular often use the shed as made of wood but stained glass or 3
a place to escape from a busy life bottles have been used as well. A: The boys have proposed that
and have some time out or maybe P: That's amazing! the council should build a new
get away from the washing-up after D: Yes, the 2015 winner converted an skate park.
dinner! old henhouse and added a small B: That's a non-starter. Only a few
P: That's a stereotype! living room and then a small shop. people will use it.Tennis courts
D: But there are also women who have In 2016, the winning entry was would be better.
adapted their sheds to a personal made from recycled materials such 4
use.The women's sheds tend to be as milk cartons and it had a grass
A: Oh no! I'm really late for my
more homely and more elaborately roof. Another winner made a boat
interview and the bus takes ages!
decorated. shed, but not to store a boat; rather,
B: I could drive you to the station if
P: So what do they use the sheds for? he used a boat to make the roof
you like.
D: People are using their sheds for of the shed, which is located miles
from the sea on a mountainside A: That might work. What time does
different purposes such as offices,
in Wales. the train leave?
scientific research areas or art
P: Do you know how long this event 5
studios, and some have even
started their own business from the has been in existence? A: What do you think of the
bottom of their garden. D: The competition has been running government's proposal to provide
P: And what kind of sheds are in since 2007 and looks to continue in tablets for all the students?
the competition? the future. It has been made into B: I have my doubts about that. How
a popularTV show and, like many will they finance it? Surely, there are
talent shows, the general public are more important things to spend the
invited to vote for the shed they like money on!
best. This is clearly inspiring people 6
to become Sheddies. A: Where shall we store the fruit before
P: What are Sheddies? it goes out to the shops?
D: You know, they are people who have B: We could rent a warehouse.There
and enjoy sheds. A recent survey are several on the outskirts of town.
has revealed that fifty-three percent A: That seems like a really good idea.
of people in Britain now have wi-fi Then it won't take long to get it all
and electricity in their shed, while to the centre.
only twenty-five percent have
a wheelbarrow.
P: They really do enjoy their
sheds then!
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Ill:IiII Recording 1 C: Um ... well, it's really to do with C: Being confident that the traditional
hard work. Sometimes if you don't path isn't the only route to success.
P= Presenter -------
C = Clare
have to work extra hard to get by It's a matter of bravely exploring
P: So, this week's topic is 'learning in school, you don't learn how to your talents and your interests.
difficulties and achievement'. I'm work so hard in general. In the case Typically, this can be hard for a
joined today by Clare Ellis, who is a of Muhammad Ali, this inspired child, so it is up to the parents to
teacher specialising in dyslexia, but him to help others try and achieve give them numerous opportunities.
who has also written a book about their best as well. He was very There are many more examples in
how to use the skills and abilities sure of himself and said that he sport who show that learning how
that you do have to your advantage became the greatest because he to work hard - perhaps because you
even if you struggle at school. So, repeated the idea so many times have to work harder than others to
Clare, what inspired you to write that he convinced everyone until it achieve the same thing - can mean
this book? became true! you may be more successful than
C: Well, dyslexia, for example, is a P: And tell me more about Michael others later in life.
surprisingly common problem. Phelps; so, he has ADHD ... What P: Thank you, Clare. That's a great
Dyslexic students find reading and effect did that have on him point to end with. Let's leave it
writing difficult, so it takes them growing up? there. So, Clare's book, Finding the
much longer to do their work than C: Yes, well, Michael is an interesting Win in ADHD and Dyslexia, is out on
their classmates. I found that a case. His teacher told him he'd Monday in all good bookstores.
lot of my pupils continuously told never achieve anything because he
me that they didn't feel confident
and thought that they couldn't
was so hyperactive at school. It's
pretty terrible to think of a teacher
Ill:IiII Recording 3
N: Tell me more. find its imaginary position marked. B: I'm not sure about that. We have to
H: It says that sometimes the reason A research ship went to find it in protect nature to protect ourselves.
for the place not appearing on the November 2012, but there was no
map is practical. For example, when
Google Maps was first launched,
island at the coordinates it was
given and so, officially, it no longer
l•miD Recording 1
P = Presenter J = Jenny
there wasn't a clear image of exists! Where did it go?
the White House in Washington N: Who knows? So, we can say that P: So this morning we're going to look
DC. Later it was replaced with an we can't see everything from our at good deeds by bad people. I say
old image of the area. This was computer and there are still some 'bad' but, as we'll see, it may be
to prevent terrorists or others places to really explore in the world! that sometimes we're too quick to
using the map to plan attacks H: Absolutely! judge that a person is one thing or
on government buildings; and another. We've been investigating
the same applies to lots of other
important places such as prisons in
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some extraordinary stories of acts
of kindness by individuals who by
Australia or military bases in other 1 He gave a few of us maths classes. no means have a spotless past. In
countries. 2 We got loads of replies. fact, some of them have criminal
N: I can understand that. 3 She had a lot of cats. records and have faced many ups
4 I said a couple of words. and downs in their lives. Jenny, our
H: But there are some places in the
researcher, is here to talk about
world where there is no obvious
explanation for them being blocked l•Wil-"i Recording 3
some of the people they've been
looking into. So, Jenny, who are the
or unclear on Google Maps. If you
1 ones that really caught your eye?
look on Google Earth at the Faroe
A: Have you seen the news? J: Well, the first is Jeff Rochford. Now,
Islands to the North of Scotland,
They're banning cars in the city Jeff had been in trouble with the
you can see that it looks like
centre again. law for years, first being arrested
someone has pasted images on top
of others, so you wonder what is B: Because of the pollution? for burglary at the age of eight
under them. A: Yes, but I'm not convinced that's the - and he went on to have eighty
best solution. I think they should convictions. A lost cause, you might
N: Yes, but that may be just the way
improve the public transport. think. However, he tried to turn his
the satellite takes the pictures.
B: That's a good point, but that takes life around and started working as
H: I suppose so. But what about
time and they have to deal with the a window cleaner. While cleaning
the completely black areas?
problem right now. the windows of June Hoyle's house
Some people say they are secret
2 one morning , he was astonished
military installations or scientific
to see her lying on the floor and
testing sites. A: What shall we do about all
immediately called the emergency
N: You know, I read something about this vandalism?
services. She was having a heart
that too. I think it's really to do with B: I suppose they should put security
attack and his quick actions may
the way the images are taken; and cameras in to protect the trains.
have saved her life. Now Jeff is
sometimes Google just doesn't have 3 hoping that he might become a
the information, so they leave the A: If you ask me, people who drop peer mentor for other criminals
area black. litter should be fined. and help them get on the right
H: Anyway, the article also says that B: You may be right, but we should track. Many people say that he has
sometimes important people ask start by teaching children about become a new and better man for
Google to pixelate their homes for caring for the environment. trying to help others.
privacy reasons. In fact, it says that 4 P: So, perhaps the praise he was
it's quite easy to do - it's not just a given inspired him to do even more
A: That poor man! I'm going to give
service for the rich and famous. good work.
him some money.
N: That's interesting. Then possible J: Absolutely. And on a similar theme,
B: It's so cold, too. Shouldn't someone
thieves can't check your house out this time in the USA: in 2015 Jamal
give him a blanket?
on Google Maps. So you don't have Rutledge had been arrested for
A: Well, it seems to me they should
to pay to have your house taken off breaking into a house in Fort
provide more homeless shelters.
Google Maps? Lauderdale, Florida. A police officer,
5
H: No, you just have to ask them. The who was in a locked room with
article tells you how to do it. A: You'll have to leave early for the
Jamal, suddenly became ill and fell
train. They've increased security at
N: I might try! down. Jamal jumped up and started
the station.
H: Also, there's one very strange place. shouting and kicking the bars. Other
B: As I see it, that won't stop terrorists.
It's called Sandy Island. It was officers arrived and began to help
They only check suitcases.
discovered by Captain Cook in the their colleague, but instead of trying
Coral Sea near Australia. For years it A: That's a fair point, but they to escape in the confusion, Jamal sat
appeared on maps. Then it seemed sometimes search people as well. quietly out of the way. The officer
to disappear! Google Maps covered 6 recovered and Jamal was publicly
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it with a black box first and then A: I feel that there are more important thanked for his actions.
deleted it, although you can still issues than worrying about animals.
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Gogh. Some of the fifteenth-century B: Are you serious? The show J: That's right. That was to motivate
stuff can be a bit boring, but there's is tomorrow! us when we were worried about
something about an artist drawing L: If we can't get one today, we'll have not being the best in class as well,
themself that's really compelling. It's to call off the multimedia event. saying we could achieve great
all in the face and their expression. I C: How awful! I'm sure we can borrow things if we just worked hard and
still have a postcard of Anguissola's one. I'll call the High School. I'm sure didn't stop. I was always at the
painting of herself standing at the they'll lend us one. bottom of the class in maths, but he
easel and looking out. It's like she's L: That's such a good idea Charlie! gave me a few extra exercises to do
staring straight at me. Problem solved then? each week and I got much better by
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the end of the year.
B: I hope so. Right, so let's just check
Recording 2 the plans ... M: To be honest, those stories were
great. Mr O'Brien would always take
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C = Charlie B = Barbara L = Liz
advantage of a situation to give you
C: So, let's get the event planned. What ■ij Recording 1
a little life lesson.
did you have in mind, Barbara? M = Mark J = Judy_ J: Yes. That time when we had to
B: Well, I think the installation will work in groups and most of the
M: Hey, Judy, do you remember Mr
have to go in the main hall. O'Brien, who was our teacher in class were really horrible to that
L: Won't it fit in Room 5? It's quite big Year 6? quiet girl with terrible teeth. Do
and we need to keep the space in J: Absolutely. How could I forget? you remember? Her name was
the hall free so people can move Sarah and no one wanted her in the
M: Well, do you recall how his
from one room to another. same group as them. Mr O'Brien
favourite phrase was 'We learn from
C: That's a good idea, Liz, but we'll told us that tale about the fox and
our mistakes'?
have to move the extra tables and the stork.
chairs out.
J: Yes. He was full of little sayings, M: Was that the one where the fox gave
which was annoying sometimes, but
L: OK, we'll do that. Where shall we the stork some soup in a flat bowl,
they were quite clever now I look
put them? so the stork couldn't drink it with his
back on them. They certainly stuck
C: You mean the tables and chairs? long beak?
in my memory.
L: Yes. M: Do you remember how he used
J: That's right. And then when the fox
C: I don't think it's going to rain, went to the stork's house, the stork
to tell us stories with some
so they could go outside, round served it in a long thin jug, so the
sort of moral message? Do you
the back. fox couldn't drink it.
remember the story he told us at
B: That sounds sensible. Now, we've the beginning of each term about M: The message was 'Treat others badly
got to put the water colour exhibits the grasshopper? and they will treat you in the same
way' or 'If you do something wrong
somewhere with lots of light. What J: That was the one about the ant as or hurt someone, you can expect
do you reckon - Room 2 or 3? well, who spent the whole summer
the same will happen to you'.
L: I'd say Room 2 is best. The sun is on collecting food and storing it, while
that side in the morning. the grasshopper just played, saying J: We became more tolerant after that,
there was plenty of food to eat. didn't we?
B: Excellent.We can use Room 3 for
M: Yes, and then when the winter came, M: Yes, and I certainly realised that
the children's workshop, can't we?
the grasshopper had nothing to eat treating people with respect means
C: I'm not so sure. There are smaller
and died, but the ant had food to that they will respect you.
tables in the room next door.What
number is that one? survive the cold time. J: But the one I liked the most was the
J: Yeah. He used that story to show us story of the sun and the wind. They
L: Room 4. And it's probably better as
that we should study a little every were competing to try and force a
well because there's a sink in there
day and not leave everything until man to take his coat off. The wind
for the kids to wash their hands.
the last moment before an exam. blew as hard as it could but the
B: OK. So that's the workshop sorted. man held on to his coat more and
Now, we still have to fit in the oil M: Wasn't the one about the hare and
more.When the sun shone and the
painting demonstration. People will the tortoise similar? You know, the
man was warm, he took his coat off
need chairs for that one. hare and the tortoise had a race
immediately. It was a good lesson
C: Well, we've still got Room 1 free.We and the hare was so confident that
about how kindness works better
can set up the easel there. he stopped to sleep because the
than force.
L: That sounds perfect. tortoise was going along so slowly.
M: Mr O'Brien really kept the class
B: Right, so there's just the multimedia
J: And then the tortoise passed him
under control. He always did his
exhibit to set up in Room ... er, 3. and ended up winning the race!
utmost to teach us to be good kids.
That's the only one left, isn't it? M: The moral of that story was 'Slow
and steady wins the race', wasn' t it?
J: He certainly did; and he definitely
L: You're right.We'll need the knew how to get a message across.
sound system in there as well as Stories were the way to do it. He was
the projector. a great teacher.
C: Oh! Didn't you know? The projector
broke down last week and it's still
being repaired.
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Five minutes later I learnt that there
had been an explosion in the station.
If I had gone back as quickly as I had
intended, I would have been there at
the same moment. I went to the street
corner where I had met the woman,
but she wasn't there.
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1 Redwood trees can measure over
one hundred metres in height.
z The city of Jericho is over eleven
thousand years old.
3 The temperature on the surface of
the sun is estimated to be nearly
six thousand degrees Celsius.
4 Rainforests cover less seven
percent of the world's land surface.
5 To get into space, rockets
must travel at eight kilometres
per second.
6 A hurricane can be as large as six
hundred kilometres wide.
7 Dinosaurs lived on the earth for
about one hundred and seventy-
five million years.
8 Some statistics show that one
million people are bitten by snakes
every year.
9 The tunnel under the sea from the
UK to France is fifty point four five
kilometres long.
10 The Coco de Mer palm tree seeds
can measure thirty centimetres in
diameter.
ANSWER KEY
UNITl e
1 put up with 2 keep up with 1 of/from 2 for 3 a 4 has 5 use
3 hand over 4 take after 5 keep, 6 to
from 6 put off 7 look forward to
8 take on
B
1 alternative 2 nomadic
3 sedentary 4 active 5 long lC 2D 3A 48
6 early
ID C
1 a practical, doesn't have
2 sedentary 3 active 4 routine b strong leather
1 out 2 around 3 for 4 up 2 a cheap plastic b sentimental
5 alternative 6 early 5 over 6 with 7 by 8 on 9 with value
A 3 a pretty b occasionally
le 2d 3a 4b 4 a what b uses
1 take time out 2 take on
B 3 be overwhelmed by 4 race around
5 make time for 6 keep up with 1 think, same 2 like, choice
1 She was a company director.
7 pile up 8 have no control over 3 must, Definitely 4 Let's, kidding
2 She's an activist (for a charity).
9 struggle with 5 say, that 6 really, sure
3 his boss
4 He's cut down on unhealthy things
and he left his job. 2 The work_is piling_up. UNIT2
5 She practises mindfulness and does 3 He took time_out_to play tennis.
exercises. 4 Joe's_struggling with_the course.
6 reading and writing a blog 5 He had no control_over_his son.
7 He was a salesman. 6 She took_on_new responsibilities.
8 a trip to India and painting
1 flimsy 2 durable 3 novel
4 portable 5 groundbreaking
6 edible 7 clip-on 8 stunning
1 is taking 2 need 3 is coming
le 2c 3g 4h 5a 6d 9 biodegradable 10 unique
4 do you do 5 thinks 6 do they visit
7b Sf
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2 how often you shop in this mall 1 have finally found 2 have certainly
3 why he gets home so late every day been 3 have been staying 4 have
4 if/whether they are going to finish given Shave been working 1 sedentary 2 long 3 early
on time 6 have had 7 have been having 4 active S nomadic 6 alternative
S who you have invited for dinner 8 have helped
6 if/whether you will be available
tomorrow 2 had the sink repaired 3 was sent
1 have been painting, have nearly 4 was said S is thrown 6 had the
finished, did you buy, have never brakes looked 7 had a dress made
1 Her son made that model. He's very smelt, got, has just opened 8 may be charged
talented. 2 Have you seen, have been looking,
2 She's got three daughters? Have you tried, found, didn't leave /
3 They've already been to Paris. haven't left, didn't put 1 taken 2 hand 3 putting
4 He's fifty? He doesn't look that old. 4 handed S looking 9 keep
S You thought it was good?
-al: original, regional. musical
-ful: skillful, helpful, joyful lb 2b 3c 4a Sa 6b 7
1 most 2 created 3 truly -ous: poisonous, courageous, a Sc
4 enhances S not 6 sure mountainous
-ish: greenish, childish, fiftyish
B 1 gives 2 are making 3 is growing
-able: changeable, doable, reasonable
le 2b 3d 4a 4 have S know 6 are constantly
breaking 7 seems 8 don't realise
1 original 2 joyful 3 childish 9 require 10 often leave
as b3 cl dZ e4 4 mountainous S doable 11 are doing 12 are holding
6 courageous
DI 1 use it when 2 a bit heavy 3 not
lb 2e 3c 4a Sd too difficult 4 sentimental Sa bit
old-fashioned 6 use it for 7 need
1 barn 2 bungalow 3 cathedral
it to
4 factory S greenhouse 6 shelter
1 co-starring 2 disorganised Ab Ba Ca
7 warehouse 8 windmill
3 coexist 4 mistake
B S mid-afternoon 6 misunderstood
7 rescheduling 8 redo le 2c Ja 4d Sb
1 windmill 2 greenhouse
3 barn 4 warehouse S bungalow
6 cathedral 7 shelter 8 factory
ED 1 flimsy 2 groundbreaking 3 clip-on
4 biodegradable S edible 6
portable
le 2f 3d 4b Sa 6e le 2a 3c 4a Sb 6a 7a
8c 9b 10 b
1 where the bathroom is
a cas1le b school c i�land
2 why you took the photo / what you
d mosq!J.e e design f architect 1B 2C 3F 4D SA 6E took the photo for
B 3 when you bought it
sheds 4 how old you are
1 sound of that 2 that sound
S how much the ticket costs
3 non-starter 4 work S doubts
A 6 how often he calls you
6 really good idea
Shed of the Year
lb 2b 3b UNIT4
lF 2F 3T 4T ST 6F
A
1 If you didn't rush your work, you 1 The amount of pesticides in our seven
wouldn't make so many mistakes. food is estimated to be increasing.
2 As soon as I see him, I'll give him 2 It is believed that the discovery will
B
the good news. change our lives. 1 let me see 2 Well , You know
3 Would you be interested if I offered 3 The puma was reported to be living 3 I mean 4 the thing is
you the job? in the park.
4 I won't tell him unless you ask me 4 The explosion was thought to be REVIEW 2
to do so. caused by a gas leak.
S If you promise to look after it, I'll s It is said that we are more stressed
lend you my dress. these days. 1 He saw the accident when he was
6 I would love to go on a cruise if I 6 It was confirmed that the paintings walking home from work.
had someone to go with. were authentic. 2 She had nearly finished eating her
7 Young people are thought to be less salad when she saw the insect on
respectful than in the past. her plate.
1 knew 2 will tell 3 would help 8 It has been agreed (that) the grant 3 She took a photo of him when he
4 don't go Swill miss 6 gives will go to our project. wasn't looking.
7 was/were 8 often go
4 I didn't know that you were in the
bathroom.
1 are believed to date
la 2b 3b 4a S Before he could react, the man had
2 is estimated
taken his phone.
3 are already reported
6 I fell while I was getting out of the
4 are said to include
1 Eyes for All shower.
2 legally blind children and adults
s is now suggested
7 I opened the curtains and saw the
6 was previously thought
3 to buy (five pairs of) e-glasses (for sun was shining.
7 is claimed to be
the local Low Vision Centre) 8 By the time he got to the party,
8 has been agreed to include
4 to set up a publicity campaign everyone had gone home.
?A
1 principal 2 sensitive 3 except
lb 2f 3h 4a Sc 6d 1 realistically 2 fought against
4 rightly S economical 6 stationery
7e Sg 3 desperately 4 literally
7 opportunity 8 experience 9
5 amazingly 6 cheerfully
advise
10 complement
B 1 must say 2 didn't have to look
1 agree 2 suggest 3 claim 3 had to give 4 have to answer
1 advise 2 opportunity 3 sensible
4 report S show 6 prove S should have prepared 6 should
4 stationery S possibility 6 except
7 confirm 8 believe think 7 don't have to worry
7 compliment 8 experience
8 have to find 9 mustn't stop
B 10 should apply
1 confirm 2 show 3 prove DI
4 suggest S agree 6 claim
7 report 8 believe
1 1 deal with 2 make ends meet
1 footprint 2 screenshot 3 media 3 take a leap into the unknown
4 engines S cyberbullying 6 google 4 dread sis into 6 take any notice
le 2a 3d 4b 7 button 8 account 9 delete of 7 is comfortable in his own skin
10 updates 8 transitional moment 9 set up
10 hang out
1 Philip 2 Philip 3 Emma 4 Denis
S Isla 6 Emma 7 Isla 8 Denis lb 2a 3d 4c
1 half 2 stormy 3 house 4 thumb
S million 6 sight 7 air 8 second
la 2d 3b 4e Sc 1 particularly, Just, Maybe, something 9 shoulder
like that
4 2 I guess, some, kind of, I'm not sure
3 were reported to fly/ have flown 3 really, I suppose, possibly, a bit, 1 misleading 2 unacceptable
4 was believed could 3 disconnected 4 undercooked
S were shown to be 4 Presumably, Maybe, or something S overpriced 6 substandard
6 has been/ was claimed 7 overdue 8 outdated
7 is/ are said to have
8 is/ has been/ was confirmed lb 2d 3f 4c Se 6a ?
1 Can 2 is 3 Perhaps 4 need to
Sis 6 making 7 What if
ANSWER KEY
UNITS
1 findings 2 habitat 3 organisms 1 eating 2 to speak 3 to clear
4 analyse 5 samples 6 measure 4 going 5 to climb 6 to inform
7 data 8 database 9 monitor 7 waiting 8 spending
10 examine 1 rainforest 2 canopy 3 creatures
4 snakes 5 vegetation 6 parasites
7 diseases 8 floods 1 Playing tennis is something I only
1 would feel, lost do in the summer.
2 is, don't have 2 ✓
3 feels, won't come 1 and 3 3 The school decided to give us a
4 lose, is day's holiday.
5 don't have, don't work 4 They went out to celebrate his
6 had, wouldn't work lT 2T 3F 4F SF 6T 7T birthday.
7 get, will find 5 He isn't keen on having friends to
8 won't be, have stay at his house.
9 didn't work, wouldn't get
le 2d 3g 4b Sa 6e 7f 6 ✓
10 find, will have 7 She's sometimes expected to work
1 little 2 A large number 3 many on Saturdays.
4 number 5 few 6 little 7 bit 8 The best thing about doing sport
le 2b 3e 4f Sd 6a is the way you feel afterwards.
8 much 9 several 10 couple
lg 2a 3b 4e Sh 6d 7 2 hadn't told, wouldn't have been 1 isn't it 2 don't you 3 did she
f 8C 3 had felt, would have helped 4 aren't they S hasn't he 6 won't it
4 wouldn't have fallen, hadn't been
s had started, wouldn't have
1 might 2 'II 3 must 4 can't escaped lA 2D 3A 4A SD 6D
S could 6 shan't 7 should 8 won't 6 would never have discovered/
9 may 10 Could never would have discovered,
1 totally 2 so 3 Absolutely 4 so
hadn't visited
S opposite 6 No way!
7 hadn't stopped, wouldn't have
u 52
heard
t 8 hadn't had, would have lost le 2b 3d 4a Sc
pl a C k e d 9 wouldn't have been, hadn't saved
r 10 wouldn't have died, had watered
h4 as V 1 really cold/ freezing, freezing/
g6 i g a n t i C really cold
1 B is formal and A is informal. 2 unpunctual, never on time
d C n
2 B 3 salary/ income, income/ salary
f7 r e e z n g 3 A 4 a good time, pleasure
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