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LESSON 20

LISTENING
Part 1: You will hear people talking in eight different situations.
For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).
1. You hear two people talking about their new boss. What do they agree about?
A. She didn't seem very confident at first.
B. She doesn't appear to enjoy her work
C. She probably won't be easy to work for.
2. You hear a young man talking about his sports studies course. What does he say about it?
A. The teaching is better than he'd expected.
B. Some of the students should have chosen a different course.
C. It will qualify him to teach a wide variety of sports.
3. You hear a woman talking about a trip to the theatre. What is she doing?
A. expressing concern for someone on the trip
B. regretting having gone on the trip
C. criticising the way somebody behaved on the trip
4. You hear a lecturer discussing a scientific experiment with a student.
What is the lecturer's purpose?
A. to show the student how to interpret the results
B. to help the student make sure the results are accurate
C. to explain to the student why the results were wrong
5. You hear a man talking about a novel he has read. What does he think about it?
A. the plot is not predictable
B. the characters are interesting
C. the setting is unusual
6. You hear a student talking about a geography trip.
How did she feel about it when she got home?
A. Relieved that she'd been able to take part in all the activities.
B. Pleased to have got to know so many people on her course.
C. Disappointed because she'd learned less than she'd hoped to.
7. You hear two friends talking in an art gallery. What does the woman say about the exhibition?
A. It will probably be a success with the public.
B. It is similar to other ones she has seen recently.
C. It has a surprisingly large number of paintings in it.
8. You hear a student talking about learning a new language. What does he say about it?
A. He is finding it quite easy.
B. He: knows it will be useful.
C. He thinks it should be compulsory.
Part 2: You will hear a man called Jim Green talking about how to get into the music industry. For
questions 9-18, complete the sentences with a word or short phrase.
Getting into the music industry
Jim recommends looking at (9) _______Trade_______________ magazines to learn more about
the music industry.
Jim stresses the importance of having a (10) ___________Memorable______________ CV.
Jim points out that many unpaid internships involve doing (11)
_______Administrative________________ work.
Jim says he himself started out working as what is called a (12) _______teaboy/ tea
boy__________________ ’.

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Jim advises people not to (13) ______Limit______________ themselves when applying for
internships.
Jim volunteered at music (14) __________festivals_______________ before he got his first job.
According to Jim, having volunteering experience shows that a person has gained (15)
_________Practical________________ knowledge.
Jim also recommends attending (16) ________Conferences_________________, networking
events and specialist talks.
Jim mentions some events where people can talk to music industry professionals in jobs ranging
from (17) _______Marketing__________________ to producing music digitally.
Jim points out that people also work as (18) __________Accountants_______________ and
lawyers in the music industry.
Part 3: You will hear five short extracts in which people are talking about listening to music. For
questions 19-23, choose from the list (A-H) what each speaker says about listening to
music. Use the letters only once. There are three extra letters which you do not need to
use.
A. It helps me to focus at work.
B. It brings back memories. Speaker 1 E 19
C. It is a good way to relax. Speaker 2 C 20
D. It provides me with inspiration. Speaker 3 A 21
E. It is a requirement of my job. Speaker 4 G 22
F. It makes me feel more energetic. Speaker 5 D 23
G. It makes time seem to pass more quickly.
H. It is something I can sit and enjoy with other people.

Part 4: You will hear an interview with a biology student called Gail Koch, who is spending a year
in the rainforest working as a field scientist. For questions 24-30, choose the best answer
(A, B or C).
24. What does Gail say about being a field scientist?
A. She sometimes fears she will never be a proper one.
B. Being so keen compensates for what she does not know.
C. It can be difficult to do a job that is rarely understood.
25. What does Gail enjoy about her life in the rainforest?
A. the early evenings B. the varied wildlife C. the pleasant climate
26. Gail’s research involves
A. finding out about lizards from local guides.
B. more excitement than other field researchers experience.
C. moving carefully through the rainforest.
27. What does Gail find most inspiring about her work?
A. the chance of winning an academic prize
B. the opportunity to contribute to scientific knowledge
C. the hope that she will make a discovery before others do
28. According to Gail, working as a field scientist is
A. a popular career choice.
B. well paid after people have qualified.
C. good preparation for work in other scientific areas.
29. What does Gail say about her time at the research station?
A. She has developed her ability to analyse statistics.
B. It has improved her chances of doing another course.
C. She has learned how to complete each of her projects on time.
30. What disadvantage of being at the research station does Gail mention?
A. She sometimes feels she has too much work to get through.
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 B. She has spent a lot of time trying to make herself more comfortable.
C. She may not be keeping up to date with new developments.

READING
You are going to read a magazine article in which five people talk about their characters. For
questions 16-30, choose from the people (A-E). The people may be chosen more than once.
When more than one answer is required, these may be given in any order.
Which person or people state(s) the following?

I used to avoid giving my opinions at work. 16 E

Taking time off for your professional development can make you feel 17 D
more self-assured.

I never thought I’d be a confident person. 18 D

I’m not influenced by people’s opinions of me. 19 D
Everyone gets nervous at times. 20 E 21 C
Initially, I misunderstood what confidence was. 22 B
I find making notes very supportive in my work. 23 E
A certain event changed the course of my life. 24 B 25 A
I’ve worked on having a confident appearance. 26 C
I am realistic about my abilities. 27 B 28 D
My behaviour helps others relax too. 29 C
Getting things wrong can have a positive result. 30 D

CONFIDENT PEOPLE: WHAT’S THEIR SECRET?

Confident people may look as though they were born that way, but most will tell you that it’s a skill
they’ve learned because they had to. Nina Hathway asks five people how they did it.
A. Jenny
When I left school I was very shy and I always thought I’d stay that way. I was about twenty-five
when I was asked to help out at my daughter’s school. I was sure I wouldn’t cope, but I surprised
myself by doing well and someone there suggested that 1 should do a university course.
There was a huge knot in my stomach the day I turned up for my first lecture. But my confidence
gradually grew - I became more outgoing. Looking back, working at the school was the turning
point in my life that has helped everything else fall into place.
B. Michaela
It all started four years ago when my father became ill and I had to take over the family business. I
was so scared, I went over the top and became a bit too aggressive and impatient. I thought that
was what confident people were like, but gradually I learned otherwise. To be confident you’ve got
to believe in yourself.
If things get too demanding for me at work, I don’t let myself feel guilty if I save a number of tasks
until the next day. When I’m confronted with something difficult, I tell myself that I’ve got nothing to

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lose. It’s fear that makes you lack confidence, so I’m always having quiet chats with myself to put
aside those fears!
C. Lisa
People think I’m very confident but, in fact, the calmer I look, the more terrified I really am. I’ve had
to develop the ability to look confident because it’s the most vital thing in TV. Interviewing people
has helped me realise that most - if not all - of us get tense in important situations, and we feel
calmer when we speak to someone who’s genuinely friendly. The best ever piece of advice came
from my mother when I was agonising as a teenager about wearing the right clothes. She simply
cried, ‘Who’s looking at you? Everybody’s too busy worrying about how they look.’ I’ve found that’s
well worth remembering.
I also think you gain confidence by tackling things that scare you. When I took my driving test I
was so nervous, but I passed. After that I felt sure that I’d never feel so frightened again, and I
never have.
D. Barbara
My confidence comes naturally from really enjoying the work I do, but it’s something that I’ve built
up over the years. If you just get on with it and learn from any mistakes you make, you’re more
confident the next time round. I work hard and I’m popular in the restaurant, but it’s probable that
one out of ten people doesn’t like me. I don’t let that affect me. You’ve got to like yourself for what
you are, not try to be what others expect.
My company runs a lot of training courses, and going on those has built up my self-esteem. The
company also encourages employees to set manageable targets. It helps no end if you can see
you’re achieving something tangible, rather than reaching for the stars all at once, and ending up
with nothing but air!
E. Kim
After I left college I worked for years as a secretary and would sit in meetings, not always agreeing
with what was being said, but too scared to speak up. Eventually, I summoned up the confidence
to start making my point. Even so, when I first worked in politics, I’d never spoken in public before
and always used to shake like a leaf. I would say to myself, ‘Don’t be so silly. People do this every
day of their lives, so there’s no reason why you can’t.’ I also found it helpful to jot a few things
down to refer to - rather like having a comfort blanket!
I don’t think there is anyone who isn’t a little shaky when it comes to talking publicly. The real
secret of confidence lies in telling yourself over and over again, ‘Nothing is impossible.’
GRAMMAR
I. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use
the word in the brackets and other words to complete each sentence. You must use
between two and five words. Don’t change the word given.
There is an example at the beginning (1).
1. Simon hasn’t been to York for two years. (LAST)
It's two years ______since Simon last went to______ York.
2. I’ll post it for you if you like. (LIKE)
Would ____you like me to post___________________________________________ it for
you?
3. They took a taxi because they didn't want to be late. (CASE)
They took a taxi _______in case they were________________________________________
late.
4. I paid £300 for the tape recorder. (ME)

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 The tape recorder __________cost me_____________________________________ £300.
5. I'll call you if I need any information. (GIVE)
I’ll _________give you a call______________________________________ if I need any
information.
6. They asked whose fault the breakage was. (BLAME)
They asked who _______ was to blame for ______________________________________
the breakage.
7. Tim can run faster than Dan. (RUNNER)
Dan isn’t ____as fast a runner as___________________________________________ Tim.
8. I don’t really want to see this film. (RATHER)
I _____would rather not see__________________________________________ this film.
9. She cycled from Paris to Calais in ten hours. (HER)
It ______took her ten hours to _________________________________________ cycle from
Paris to Calais.
10. I don’t suppose you know where she is, do you? (HAPPEN)
Do _____you happen to know__________________________________________ where she
is?
11. We were so shocked by the news we didn’t know what to say. (SHOCKING)
The news ______was so shocking that__________________________________ we didn’t
know what to say.
12. She obtained that vase quite by chance. (CAME)
She ____________came by that vase ___________________________________ quite by
chance.

II. Fill in the blanks the correct particle(s). There is an example at the beginning (1).
Phrasal Verbs
1. Cindy kept __back__ information from the police. 1. in / out / back / on
2. My boss told me to keep ____up_________ the good work. 2. out / up / after / at / on
3. If you don’t keep ___up with__________ all the homework, 3. down / in / up with / away
you might fail in the tests.
4. “You have to keep _to____________ a word limit of 200,” the 4. from / off / to / at
teacher said.
5. He warned them to keep ____off_________ the freshly 5. off / back / on / in
painted benches.
6. Darren was let _____off________ by the judge as this was 6. off / down / in / on
his first offence.
7. Vicky was often let ___ down __________ by her forgetful- 7. into / in / up / down
sister. 8. out / over / in / up
8. Could you please look ___over__________ this contract? If
you agree, sign it. 9. out / over / into / after
9. Ann has a nanny to look _______after______ her children
while she's at work. 10. round / to / up / up to
10. Look ___up__________ all the unknown words in the 11. through / out / on / for
dictionary.
11. Look _____through ________ this magazine and find the 12. into / onto / down on / in
problem page.
12. She looks __down on___________ everyone who hasn’t 13. back / on / forward to / up to
been to college. 14. into / out for / onto / through
13. We are all looking ___forward to__________ Christmas. 15. up to / on / out / into
14. Look __out for___________ poisonous mushrooms.
15. We must look ____into_________ this problem and find out
its cause.

III. Choose the item which best explains the idioms.

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There is an example at the beginning (1).
1. be sick and tired A. be ill and exhausted B. be annoyed at sth
2. break one’s word A. admit sth one said is wrong B. not to keep one’s promise
3. break the ice A. ease tension at. first meeting B. accept coldly
4. buy time A. do sth to pass the time B. achieve a delay

IV. Fill in the blanks the correct particle(s). There is an example at the beginning (1).
Prepositions
1. The lifeguard saved the child __from__ drowning.
1. of, from, off
2. She’s sensitive _to____________ the needs of her daughter.
2. to, at, with
3. He was sorry ___about__________ the way he had behaved at the
3. at, about, with
party.
4. for, of, in
4. Tom was sorry ____for_________ damaging his neighbor’s fence.
5. in, at, on
5. Clare spent all her pocket money ______on_______ sweets.
6. to, with, for
6. Rod sympathised ______with_______ Delia’s situation.
7. at, of, towards
7. You weren’t sympathetic ___ towards __________ that man.
8. in, at, on
8. Professor Reading specialises ____in_________ criminal law.
9. in, of, from
9. This bread tastes ____of_______ garlic.
10. in, on, at
10. She hasn’t got a lot of taste _____in________ clothes.
11. from, for, of
11. It's typical _____of________ Jim to forget his keys.
12. to, at, for
12. Lisa was so angry that she threw a cup _____at________ Mark.
13. off, to, on
13. The goalkeeper threw the ball __to___________ his team-mate.
14. for, of, at
14. We made use ___of__________ Penny’s flat while she was in France.
15. of, in, for
15. My residence permit is valid ___for__________ one more year.
16. in, at, with
16. This qualification is valid ______in_______ the United States.
17. of, about, in
17. She has warned her son ____about_________ talking to strangers.

V. Choose the correct item.

Barbados
Have you (0) __ever__ (ever I since I never / for) been to Barbados?
Life (1) __ on _____ (by / at / on / over) Barbados is slow and
peaceful. People there seem to (2) ____spend___ (spend / pass /
attend / follow) all their time eating and relaxing. You (3)
_hardly______ (almost I hardly / nearly / scarce) ever see anyone
doing any real work. (4) _Althouhh______ (Although / Nevertheless /
Despite / Contrary) crowds of tourists are attracted (5) _by______ (at
/ from / on / by) cheap package deals, the island, situated (6)
_in______ (among / between / in / on) the Caribbean remains (7) __
unspoilt _____ (undisturbed / unattached / unspoilt / untouched).
The temperature seldom falls (8) __below____ (under / below /
down / behind) 20°C and you are unlikely to meet friendlier people anywhere in the world. In
Bridgetown, the capital, you can sit on the balcony of a harbour-front restaurant ( 9) __ sipping
_____ (swallowing / sipping / biting / eating) fresh coconut cocktails, and watch the boats (10)
__ unloading _____ (unpacking / disembarking / unloading / delivering). It’s also a great place
to buy jewellery as not only is it beautifully made, but it is also tax-free. For the classiest hotels
(11) __head_____ (face / head / turn / charge) north to the Platinum Coast, (12) __ named
_____ (called / termed / christened / named) after its white sandy beaches. The superb Glitter
Bay Hotel is situated in flower-filled gardens with (13) __ attensive _____ (careful / attentive /
cautious / interested) staff and delicious food. As the sun (14) __ sets _____ (falls / jumps /
sets / dives), enjoy your cocktail and start figuring out how to (15) ___earn____ (take / earn /
gain / possess) the money to get back to Barbados.
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VI. Put the verbs in brackets into the correct tense.
A. (1) __Have you ever noticed__ (you / ever notice) the scar on Bonnie’s chin? She (2)
____________ got _________________ (get) it last year when she fell over. She (3)
___________ was watching __________________ (watch) a film on TV when the telephone
(4) __________rang___________________ (ring). As she went to answer it, she slipped on
some water her husband (5) ________ dad spilt ___________________ (spill) on the floor.
B. “If Amy (1) ______ has _______________________ (have) a party on Saturday, I can tell
John to bring his disco lights as I (2) ____ will be seeing _________________________ (see)
him at work tomorrow. He (3) _____________was working________________ (work) on the
lights last night when I called round and I expect that he (4) _______will have
fixed____________________ (fix) them by the weekend. Do you know if Amy (5)
___________has decided_________________ (decide) whether to have a birthday party or
not?”

TOTAL LISTENING 30; READING 15; GRAMMAR 68

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