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You can take these magazines home with you.
Please return the magazines after reading them.
Your old magazines will be used and read here.
3. Hello Robert,
Thanks for inviting me to dinner. I’d love to come. I don’t eat meat and I can’t eat food with
milk in it because it makes me sick. I hope that’s not too much trouble!
Kate
Kate doesn’t want dinner because she feels too sick.
Robert must buy meat and milk for dinner.
Robert may need to prepare special food for Kate.
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If you buy something that’s too big, you can’t bring it back.
There isn’t anywhere for customers to try on clothes here.
The sale will end soon, so you should buy clothes soon.
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The heating may not come on every morning.
Don’t try to turn on the heating between 10am and 4pm.
Someone will come here to turn on the heating.
6. Paul,
There’s still a little petrol in the car, so you won’t need to get any more until you reach Benton,
where you can buy it cheaply.
Sally
There is still some of the cheap petrol that Sally bought in the car.
Paul should buy more petrol before he gets to Benton.
There is enough petrol in the car to get to a cheap petrol station.
B. Laura
I used to do every sport I could when I was at school. I loved the exercise, and I also liked being
a member of a team. We had some great times together. We travelled to matches by bus, and had
parties when we won. Then I was in a terrible car accident three years ago, and I hurt my leg. It
still isn’t better. It’s made me really unhappy. The only sport I can do is fishing, and that’s so
boring! But a friend of mine has suggesting going sailing. It sounds fun, so I think I’ll try that.
C. Thea
I don’t mind team sports. I’m quite good at baseball and cricket, but I prefer doing sports when
there aren’t lots of other people making noise, laughing and telling jokes. That’s why I like
surfing. It’s just me and the sea and a few other people who also like quiet, beautiful places. I
think I would enjoy horse-riding and skiing too, for the same reason, but those sports are
expensive. I already spend a lot travelling to different beaches with my board.
Who doesn’t have enough money to try sports that she’s interested in?
Who plans to try a new sport soon?
Who is unable to do the sports that she enjoyed in the past?
Who only enjoys sports she can do alone?
Who made a lot of friends by doing sports?
Who only enjoys playing sports with others if they aren’t too loud?
Who had unhappy experiences when playing team sports?
Something very strange happened to Tamara. She never knew she had a twin sister until she
started university!
Tamara was born in Mexico. Her parents could not look after her so she went to live with a
family in Manhattan, USA.
When Tamara was twenty years old, she started university in Long Island. She enjoyed her
university life. But one day she was walking home from class, and a student smiled at her. “Hello
Adriana!” said the student. “I’m not Adriana,” said Tamara.
This happened to Tamara again and again. People Tamara didn’t know kept calling her Adriana.
It was very strange. One day, when a woman called her Adriana, Tamara asked “Why do you
keep calling me Adriana?”
The woman replied, “You look like my friend Adriana. You have the same face and the same
hair. Is Adriana your sister?” Tamara said that she did not have a sister called Adriana. But she
was interested in this girl Adriana. Finally she asked someone for Adriana’s email address.
When Tamara wrote to Adriana, she found out that they both had the same birthday, they looked
the same and both of them were from Mexico. When Tamara went to live with the family in
Manhattan, Adriana moved to Long Island to live with a family there. It had to be true! Adriana
and Tamara were twin sisters!
My name's Hannah and I'm twenty years old. I've got a daughter 1.___________
Nicole. She's nearly three now. I live in a small flat 2. ___________ the city centre. It isn't a
nice place to live. It's very noisy and dirty and there is 3. ___________ for Nicole to play.
I want to move out of the city and live in the countryside. But it's very expensive to live there. I
will need to earn 4. ___________ money to buy a house. There aren't 5. ___________ flats for
sale in the small villages near here. That's why I study at college. I'm studying Business. While I
am at college, my mum looks 6. ___________ Nicole. My mum really likes spending time
with her.
Celia Hicks.
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.
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TEST 2
Part 1 For each question, choose the correct answer.
1. Sorry, our card machine isn’t working.
Cash only today. We hope it will be repaired by tomorrow morning.
Cash machine 2 minute’s walk, opposite the chemist.
a. You can’t pay by card here today.
b. You can’t get cash from this machine.
c. You won’t be able to pay by card here tomorrow.
2. Hi Hannah
Thanks for getting a concert ticket for me. Now Ellie wants to come too. Can you book an
extra ticket for her and I’ll pay you back when I see you?
John
a. John wants Hannah to give him money for Ellie’s ticket.
b. John wants Hannah to some tickets for him and Ellie.
c. John wants Hannah to get one more ticket.
3. Fridge for sale
Selling because I am moving to smaller house – Need smaller one!
Cost £300 new. Selling for just £50.
Must go before this Saturday!
Call Simon 05774-882383
a. Simon wants to buy a larger fridge.
b. Simon is selling the fridge at half price.
c. The fridge won’t be available in a week’s time.
4. Sorry
Because one of our guides is sick we can’t offer museum tours every hour today.
They will run every two hours.
Next tour at 2pm
a. The tour after the 2pm tour will be at 4pm.
b. There won’t be any guided tours of the museum today.
c. Today, there will be two tours of the museum every hour.
5. Holiday House to rent
Sleeps 7 people, three bedrooms, free Wifi, Parking for 1 car, Garden with barbecue, picnic
table and sea view
Available any month except July and October.
a. You can book to stay in this house all year round.
b. You can cook and eat meals outdoors there.
c. You need to pay extra to use the Internet if you stay here.
6. Jim,
I’ve just come back from the supermarket and I forgot to get butter! Could you go to the
little grocery store on your way home from work and pick some up? Thanks!
Jess
Why did Jess write this message?
a. To tell Jim not to forget to buy butter from the supermarket.
b. To let Jim know that he doesn’t have to buy any groceries.
c. To ask Jim to buy something when he finishes work.
Reading part 2, test 2: text matching
Read the three texts about sports experiences. For each question, choose the correct answer.
A. Capital Park
Because it is on a hill, this big park has the best views of the capital. Unfortunately, there are no
train stations near here and buses do not come here often, and it takes almost an hour to walk
here from the city centre. It’s a popular place to come at weekends, when many local people
come to play baseball, basketball and soccer. But on weekdays, there are very few people here.
There’s a small café which sells cheap fast food but it isn’t always open.
B. Cross Park
Not many people know about this little park, but it is one of the loveliest places in the city and
it’s just a two minute walk from an underground station. There are lots of flowers which are
attractive to bees and birds. There are many different types of tree here too, so in the spring,
when they are in flower, and in the autumn, when the leaves turn red, it is very beautiful. There
are plans to build a snack stall in the park soon, but for now, the nearest place to buy food is the
grocery store two streets away.
C. Queen Elizabeth Park
Queen Elizabeth Park is the largest park in the city. Buses and trams go there from all parts of
the city so it’s popular with both tourists and the people who live here. As a result, it’s busy
every day of the week. There are lots of things to here, especially for families, such as golf,
playgrounds and bicycles for hire. However, sports players no longer come here because a zoo
was built on the football and cricket fields two years ago. There are lots of different restaurants
to choose from, and in the summer, concerts often take place on the outdoor stage.
Reading part 3 Read the Instant Messaging Conversation. Are the sentences
‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’? If there is not enough information to answer ‘Right’ or ‘Wrong’,
choose ‘Doesn’t say’.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.43 am
Are you free this afternoon? Do you want to go out?
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.45 am
I just have to finish my homework, but I think I can finish it this morning. What do you
want to do?
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.48 am
Let’s go into town. We can go shopping and then get a coffee. We can go to the new cafe
near the library. The cakes look great there.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.50 am
You know I hate shopping. Why don’t we go to the park? Kev and Rob will be there
skateboarding. We can meet up with them.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.52 am
I don’t want to spend my Saturday afternoon watching boys skateboarding! That’s so
boring! But we can go to the park for a game of tennis if you like.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.55 am
I’m not really in the mood for tennis. I don’t want to do anything too active. I want to
just relax. You could come to my house, and we could watch a movie. We’ve got lots of
good food.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.56 am
I could watch a film on my own. Why don’t I bring some board games round? That’ll be
a bit more fun.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.57 am
Okay, that sounds alright, but my little brother will probably want to play too. Is that
okay with you?
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 10.58 am
Sure. Shall I invite anyone else? I think Sophie is free this afternoon.
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 11.00 am
Okay, you can invite her, but no-one else. I don’t want too many people round.
Tiffany writes:
Saturday 7th April - 11.01 am
Fine. I’ll come round after lunch. Is one o’clock okay?
Jack writes:
Saturday 7th April - 11.02 am
Make it half past. I have to write a few emails first. See you l8r.
Reading part 4. Read the article about Jim Kendrick’s commute*. Click on the gaps, then
choose the best word to fill the spaces.
*commute = a journey to and from work
Every day, Jim Kendrick leaves home at five o’clock in the morning and drives to work. That’s
not unusual. 1. __________of people get up early to drive to work. But Jim Kendrick’s work is
320 kilometres away from his home. It 2. __________ him three and a half hours to get from
his home in San Antonio, Texas to his job at the port in Houston. In the evening, he does the
journey 3. __________ , and gets home at nine o’clock 4. __________ the evening.
Recently, Jim won a competition – ‘America’s Longest Commute’. He won $10,000, enough to
pay for his fuel for one year.
Reporters asked Jim why he drives so far to work. He replied, ‘I have a lovely house in San
Antonio. I 5. _________want to leave it. And I like the drive too. It gives me energy. I’ll
probably do this journey for another five or ten years. Then I’ll look for a job 6. __________
home’.
Reading & Writing part 5. Complete this email. Write ONE word for each space.
Dear Victoria,
I will be 16 years old in June this year. I’m to have a party. Would you like to
come? My birthday is the 21st, but that’s a Monday. So the party will be the
weekend – the 26th. Our neighbours have a big field behind house. Last year I
camped there with my friends. We a great time. I hope we can do it again on my
birthday weekend. you have a tent? you don’t, you can stay in mine.
It’s big for 4 people.
Hope you can come!
Love,
Sam
Writing part 1. Write an email based on notes
You are going to stay with an English friend next week. Write an email to your English friend,
Jo.
In your email,
- Tell Jo when you will arrive
- Ask Jo what you should bring
- Offer to bring some food with you
Write 25 words or more.
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Writing part 2: write a story based on pictures
Look at the three pictures. Write the story shown in the pictures.
Write 35 words or more.
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PET 1
Reading, part 1
There are 7 questions in this quiz. Look at the text in each question. What does it say? Choose
the correct answer.
1
a. The water fitness classes are free to people who swim ten
times in a month.
b. This month, you can go to Water Fitness Classes and use
the swimming pool ten times without paying.
c. The swimming pool is free to people who go to the Water
Fitness Classes.
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a. Anyone can visit the private rooms from 10am to 2pm.
b. You can get your membership cards from the Private
Rooms between 10am and 2pm.
c. Only members can visit the Private Rooms from 10am to
2pm.
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Students who do not sign up before Friday lunchtime...
a.
will not be able to do afternoon activities next week.
b. won’t be able to choose their afternoon activities next week.
c. will have to work in the afternoons next week.
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a. The trip to London will take place on a different day.
b. Miriam will not be able to visit London at the weekend.
c. The group leader cannot go on the trip of Saturday.
6
a. You need a special type of ticket if you travel regularly.
b. The Super Weekly Saver ticket can help all travellers to
save money.
c. Cheaper tickets are available for people who travel often.
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a. Jess will meet Tom at the bar.
b. Tom should go to the restaurant without Jess.
c. Jess can’t go to the restaurant. She will meet Tom at the
bar.
Part 2 - Matching
In this part, you have to match five people to eight texts.
The people all want to attend a course. Read the descriptions of eight courses. Decide which
course would be the most suitable for each person. For Questions 1-5, select the best course.
A - Form and Colour
This is year-long course is perfect for people who want to learn about how to use a camera and
who want to take it up as a profession. Students will learn how to use light and shade, colour and
different shapes. The course will also teach students to change their work using computer
technology. Tips will be given on how best to get started in the profession.
B - Practice makes Perfect
Learn about how to use computer software to make your work life easier. This course is
designed for people who use computers regularly as part of their career, but who feel they are
unable to make the most of the technology. Learn about new software for storing documents and
photographs and keeping records. This evening class runs for ten weeks from September to
December.
C - Armchair Explorer
This is a series of daytime lectures by people who have lived and worked in wild places. Each of
the six talks will focus on a different continent. Lecturers will show photographs of the animals
and plants, and explain why they are only found in one area. Lecturers will include Leo Holland,
a scientist from the Antarctic project, and Milly Oliphant, who researches birds in the Amazon
rainforest. Tea and Biscuits provided.
D - Art Starter
Are you interested in a career in art? If so, this full-time, eight-week course will be perfect for
you. Learn about different methods used by artists, including painting, drawing, photography
and computer design. Artists will create work for an exhibition which will be displayed in the
Town Hall for one month in September. Top businessmen and women from the design industry
will be invited to attend the exhibition, so this could be a great start to your career!
E - Wild Design
Whether you want a career in art, or you just want to enjoy your hobby, this holiday course is for
you. Wild Design is a two-week summer course situated on the wild coast of South Wales. We
teach all kinds of art, including photography and painting, and the wild sea, beautiful flowers and
great wildlife will definitely give you lots of creative ideas. Even if you already have a good
understanding of art, you are sure to learn something new from our team of professional tutors.
F - Explore your Imagination
Do you want to show your friends a photograph of you beside the Egyptian pyramids or in the
jungles of Borneo? Well now you can tell your friends that you have travelled the world without
actually leaving the country! Join this evening class and learn how to use the latest technology
and software to change photographs to a professional standard. You will also learn how to make
your own computer designs using the computer programmes used by professionals.
G - Technology for You
Do you feel as if everyone is using a computer except you? Join in this five-day course and learn
the basics. You’ll learn how to store your personal files, send emails and use simple
programmes to write and print letters. In the afternoons you will have the choice of either
learning how to make Birthday Cards and other designs on a computer, or you can join our
‘Basic computers for Work’ class.
H - Wildlife Photographer
Travel to a different wild place every week and learn how to take photographs of animals, plants
and scenery. Our expert teachers will advise you how to take the best pictures. This course will
run for six weeks on Saturdays. Students should already have a good understanding of
photography and their own equipment. The class is suitable for everyone, as there is very little
walking involved.
Question 1
Harriet is 71, and is interested in painting and drawing. She
would like to go somewhere in the summer where she can learn
new tips and paint attractive scenery.
Question 2
Belinda works for a large Art Company and she feels she needs to
improve her computer skills. She already has a basic
understanding of some common computer programmes, but she
wants to learn how to organise her work and store information.
Question 3
Question 4
Question 5
Chris wants a change in career, so he’s looking for a full-time course in which he can learn
everything there is to know about photography and how to use computers to change and sell his
work.
2 Which of the following shows the probable content of the four shows?
a.
Part 1 – Health; Part 2 – Products and Industry; Part 3 – Emotions; Part 4 – Decisions
b. Part 1 – Blue and Black; Part 2 – Red and Orange; Part 3 – White and Grey; Part 4 – Green
and Yellow
c. Part 1 – Meeting Designers; Part 2 – Meeting People who Name Colours; Part 3 – Meeting
Doctors; Part 4 – Meeting Scientists
d. Part 1 – Cleaning Products; Part 2 – Make-up; Part 3 – Clothes; Part 4 – Food
5 Which of the following would make a good title for the text?
a. Enjoy it, but don’t believe everything.
b. Another great show from Verity Allen! Five Stars!
c. Don’t miss this if you work in Business!
d. Watch this programme! It will make you healthy!
Book Review
"Join Me" by Helen Wheeler and Jackie Townsend
When I first heard that my two favourite authors were going to write a book together, I was
really excited. Now I have read the book, and although I found it enjoyable to read, I think that
of the authors writes better on her own.
The story was a young woman who hires a man to become her boyfriend in order to
get her dream job. She did this after finding out that the boss preferred to hire people
were married or in a relationship as he considered them reliable. But to be honest,
I found the situation rather unbelievable, as I don’t think bosses can select employees that way
these days. I tell you what happened as that would spoil the story for you. I’ll just
say that I was reading the book, I predicted what would happen. However. my
prediction was wrong, and the ending was a pleasant surprise.
My African Adventure
Last year I saw an advertisement on my social media page. It invited me to climb a mountain in
Africa and raise money for charity at the same time. I love travelling and I want to help people
to, I decided to have a go. I ordered a special pack from the charity gave
me some advice about ways to raise money for my trip. I tried a few different methods. I found
that the effective way was to sell cakes at work.
The trip took place in November. It for one week. I was part of a group of about
twenty people. The charity organized everything for us. I soon found out that the other people in
the group were a lot fitter me. But they were very kind and encouraged me all the
way. I felt really pleased with myself when I finally reached the top of the mountain.
I really enjoyed this trip. I'm going to do something similar next year. I'm thinking
hiking along the Great Wall of China!
The island didn’t look far away, and I felt sure that I could reach it.
Write your story.