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 ITOLC: THE C1 BOOK
PART I.

TOPIC GRAMMAR WRITING SPEAKING EXAM

UNIT
FOCUS FOCUS CHALLENGE CHALLENGE FOCUS

VERB INFORMAL MONOLOGUE, READING:

1. PEOPLE
PATTERNS LETTER CONVERSATION SUMMARY

READING:
REPORTED MONOLOGUE,
2. COMMUNITY GIVING NEWS FINDING
SPEECH TRANSACTION
SOLUTIONS

MODAL READING:
3.. EDUCATION ESSAY MONOLOGUE
AUXILIARIES MATCHING

LISTENING:
NARRATIVE FORMAL MONOLOGUE,
4. WORK COMPLETING
TENSES LETTER TRANSACTION
NOTES

ANSWERING LISTENING:
FORUM,
5. FREE TIME PASSIVE SURVEY UNFINISHED
BLOG POST
QUESTIONS SENTENCES

CONTENTS
UNIT 1. PEOPLE ...…………………………………………........................................................…. 2
UNIT 2. COMMUNITY …………………………………...............................................…………… 11
UNIT 3. EDUCATION .....………………................................................................….……….. 20
UNIT 4. WORK …..........…………………......................................................……………………. 27
UNIT 5. FREE TIME ………………………………......................................................……………. 33
KEY ……………………………………......................................................……………………………… 44

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UNIT 1. - PEOPLE

Vocabulary Revision
Try to recall your previous studies and collect some topic-related words or expressions you
think the examiners would like to hear at a C1 level exam. Try to collect words for all the
subtopics in the bubbles.

APPEARANCE CHARACTER
AND PERSONALITY

people

EMOTIONS CLOTHES
AND FEELINGS AND FASHION

ATTITUDE AND
OPINION

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Vocab Boost
1. Look at the following topic-related words. If you are not sure what they mean, look them
up in a dictionary. Which subtopic are they related to and how? Put the words into the right
bubbles.

a must-have, airhead, aloof, assumption, biased, be taken aback, cautious, distress, drop-dead
gorgeous, fad, goofy, like peas in a pod, off the peg, overwhelmed, placid, rule out, scorn, slender,
smart-casual, snazzy, stout, tentative, utter bliss, walk on air, wiry

2. Complete the sentences using some words or phrases from the previous exercise in the
correct form.
1. People working at the financial department are mainly withdrawn and apparently ______ from their
colleagues.
2. She, like him, polarized opinion among voters; most people either adored her or ___________ her.
3. We got Jason to impersonate the ghost in our play as he was tall and _________.
4. My brother and I are _____________. Usually people think we are twins.
5. Drinking coffee on an Italian piazza is my idea of ___________.
6. No matter what I do or say she ________ all my offers of help.

3. Add more words to the following lists. Use a dictionary if necessary. How important are
these things in your life?
1. Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, ….
2. Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, …

Vocab Challenge
Interview
In the Interview task of the Speaking part, you will answer the questions of a survey about one
topic. How would you answer the following questions about personality?
In your answers, try to use as many of the words and phrases from the exercises above
as possible.
1. Do you think birth order makes a difference in your personality?
2. Do you think you can change a major characteristic of your
personality if you try?
3. What personality traits do you consider important in a good
friend?
4. What personality traits do you consider important in a teacher or
in a boss?
5. Can you think of occasions when people are sometimes
dishonest?
6. Can manners affect your success in life? How?

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Grammar Spot
Revise what you already know about Verb Patterns (e.g. I want to learn to dance / The results need
to be checked again).

1. Complete the following sentences with the missing words.

• He couldn’t imagine ___________ the same mistake twice. (make)
• Look at the curtains! They definitely need ______________. (iron)
• Nobody is expected __________ problems on their own. (deal with)
• I am proud of you. You did everything you could to help her __________ the situation. (cope with)
• It went on ____________ for two more days so we had to change plans and stay home instead of
having a picnic in the park. (rain)
• I don’t mind __________________ late as long as I’m doing what I really love. (work)
• I couldn’t help ____________ how on earth he had that much time on his hands. (wonder)

2. Try to complete the sentences with the correct form of the given word to talk about
relationships and conflicts.
• Have you tried ___________ to her again? I’m sure you must have misunderstood something. (talk)
• I will always remember ________ with her on Sunday afternoons. (hang out)
• They stopped __________ each other and haven’t talked since. (see)
• Did you remember __________ him? It’s his birthday today. (call)
• When people actively try __________, conversations tend to be rather awkward. (network)
• Whenever I was around, I would stop _______ her a visit. (pay)

3. Make as many sentences as you can about your relationship with your best friend. You can
use the examples above but feel free to add some more and try to speak about this topic for
2-3 minutes.

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Writing Challenge
Informal letter
In the Writing part of the exam, you are often asked to write an informal
letter about a topic with the help of 4 guidelines. Imagine that you would like
to ask a friend of yours for a favour. What would you write?

Write about 200 words and try to use the phrases.

You should write about: Would it be too much trouble for you to…?

• the favour you want to ask I was wondering/ hoping if…?

• why it would be important for you Would it be possible to…?
• how your friend can help you
Could I ask / bother / trouble you to…?
• what you can do to return the favour

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Speaking Challenge
Monologue
In the Monologue task of the Speaking part, you are asked to speak for 3
minutes on your own. You get a topic and 4 guidelines to help you speak.
Your friend is about to start a new course and is worried whether his peers are
going to accept and like him, as earlier he used to be really popular in his clas-
ses. What would you tell your English friend in this situation?

Speak about the 4 points below.

Talk about:
I’m your friend, and I’m always
• your own past experience in a new environment
here for you.
• how people should be approached
As for me… It seems to me that….
• what makes a person popular
• what the benefits and drawbacks of popularity are My impression is that….

Conversation
In the Transaction task of the Speaking part, you might have to talk about your feelings and
emotions. Look at the words and try to put them into the appropriate category.

astonished, bewildered, delighted, devastated, furious, irritated, offended, proud, thrilled

POSITIVE NEGATIVE

Can you think of any other adjectives that would fit into these categories?

In the Conversation task of the Speaking part, you are usually asked to discuss a certain situation
with your friends. Imagine that you have just been fired. Tell your friends how you are feeling now.
What would you say in this situation?

Act out the situation and try to use words that describe your feelings and emotions.

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Example

John: Oh, hi. You look pale. What’s wrong?

You: I have been fired. Sacked! I’m devastated – I haven’t a clue what to do now!

Lauren: I’m so sorry. I know how much time you devoted there. How are you coping?

You:

John: I know how you feel. It must be difficult. What happened exactly?

You:

John: Had there been signs of what was coming? Do you think you should have done anything diffe-
rently?

You:

Lauren: How did the others react?

You:

John: I think you should start looking for a new job as soon as possible!

Lauren: Well, if I were you I’d think it over. I think now is the time to find your passion and make that
your job.

You:

John: I have faith in you. Do you want to get together sometime?

You:

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Exam Task
Reading
You’ll read an online article about the controversial painter, Frida Kahlo. Complete the
summary with the most appropriate words based on the text. Fill in each gap with ONE word
in the correct form with the correct spelling. There is an example (0) for you.

Art through suffering

Just for a few moments, while traversing through series of windowless rooms, there is a real feeling
that we are in Mexico in the first half of the 1900s; after all, the 35 paintings and drawings on the
walls, all by Frida Kahlo, accompanied by photos of the artist and with explanatory texts about her
troubled but inspiri life. They bring to life this different time - half a world and half a century away.
So greatly has Kahlo’s legacy flourished in the decades following her death in 1954 that the National
Gallery has been trying for several years to host this exhibition. As is well-known, Kahlo is celebrated
for her self-portraits, pain and passion, using bold vibrant colours, for drawing attention to Mexican
and indigenous culture, and by feminists for her portrayal of the female experience and form. The
rest of us just love her paintings.
Kahlo, who was born in 1907, was disabled by polio when she was six years old, leaving her right leg
permanently damaged. Then, at the age of eighteen, a bus accident left her with multiple fractures to
her spine, collarbone and ribs, a shattered pelvis, broken foot and dislocated shoulder. The injuries
caused her lifelong pain and medical problems, and before she died aged only 47 in 1954 she had 30
operations.
Before the traffic accident she had been a promising student headed for medical school. During her
long recovery, she returned to her childhood hobby of art with the idea of becoming an artist. Her
mother helped her by supplying materials, and Frida thought that if she could succeed as a painter it
would help the family financially.
The exhibition demonstartes that life experience is a common theme in her total output of 200
paintings, sketches and drawings. In addition to her bodily ailments, she had a turbulent relationship
with her husband, fellow Mexican artist Diego Rivera, 20 years her senior, whom she married twice.
These physical and emotional pains are boldly depicted in her work.
Quotes by Kahlo are scattered throughout the exhibition. Upon entering, visitors are primed with
the following entry from her diary: “I used to think I was the strangest person in the world, but then
I thought, there are so many people in the world, there must be someone just like me who feels
bizarre and flawed in the same ways I do. I would imagine her, and imagine that she must be out
there thinking of me too.”
And so the exhibition winds on - exhibiting diary entries, showing her passionate hand-written love
letters to Diego Rivera, and presenting both colour film of Kahlo and Rivera together as well as a
black-and-white film of Khalo herself – this, at a time when she was inspired by Marxist ideology and
allegedly had a dalliance with Leon Trotsky after he had been granted asylum in Mexico in 1936.
The exhibition is presented in five sections: A painter in the making, The poetry of pain, Frida and
Mexico, Viva la Vida, and Frida and Diego. The exhibition ends with an audio and visual installation
based on Kahlo’s diary, which she kept in the last decade of her life.

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Art through suffering
A special exhibition is taking place at the National Museum displaying the 0. works of Frida Kahlo.
According to the writer, the organisers’ effort to create the 1. _________ of Mexico in 1900 was
highly successful. Among many other things, Kahlo is celebrated for the shocking expression of her
extremely intense 2. _________ . She got her painful inspirations from her 3. _________life. She suffered
all her life from various injuries and medical problems. After her bus accident, she tried to turn her
hobby of painting into a(n) 4. ____________. Her turbulent relationship with her husband also had a
major 5. ___________ on her art. Entries from her diary awake feelings of 6. ______________in the visitors,
who might relate to her. Documentary films depict some 7. ____________scenes from Frida’s life.

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Exam Pack
You have revised the ’PEOPLE’ topic and have learnt some new things. Now use your memory and
write 7 sentences using new words or expressions here that you will remember and use in the
exam if you get a Writing or Speaking task in connection with this topic.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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UNIT 2. - COMMUNITY

Vocabulary Revision
Based on your previous studies, try to collect some words or expressions which you think the
examiners would like to hear at a C1 level exam. Put these words in the bubble you think they
belong to.

SOCIAL ISSUES RELATIONSHIPS

community

MEDIA CHARITY

CRIME

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Vocab Boost
1. Look at the following topic-related words. If you are not sure what they mean, look them
up in a dictionary. Which subtopic are they related to and how? Put the words into the right
bubbles.

arrest warrant, dig deep, domestic violence, fast-paced, forgery, get on like a house on fire,
gratitude, homicide, infidelity, human trafficking, maintenance costs, marginalise, media coverage,
miss out on sg., opposites attract, plead (not) guilty, premeditated, prime time, raise awareness,
self-sufficient, social injustice, supportive, take action, viewing statistics/ data, well-matched

2. Complete the sentences using some words or phrases from the previous exercise in the
correct form.
1. We kindly ask our contributors to ________ in order to help our fund-raising campaign.
2. Due to the importance of the issue discussed the interview will be broadcast during ___________.
3. The findings suggest that _________ did not play an influential role in encouraging people to
participate in the riots.
4. I can’t believe either they are planning to tie the knot but you know as they always say:
______________.
5. With the help of a coach all couples can work on their own relationships, making their marriages
so solid that ___________ is unlikely to occur.
6. One major problem in our community is that council tenants become more and more
______________ as the better-off tenants are encouraged to buy their homes.

3. Collocations
A collocation is a word or phrase that is often used with another word or phrase (eg. verb + noun,
adjective + noun etc.) in a way that sounds correct to native speakers of a language, but might not be
expected from the meaning.
Look at the following words. Which words can form a collocation with ‘CRIME’ and ‘HELP’? Try
to add some more words.

verbs: appeal for, be tough on, come to, commit, crack, fetch, fight, scream for, report, provide

adjectives: alleged, expert, financial, juvenile, lesser, mutual, petty, substantial, serious, tremendous

CRIME HELP

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Vocab Challenge
Interview
In the Interview task of the Speaking part, you will answer the questions
of a survey about one topic. How would you answer the following questions
about your community and the role of communities in people’s lives?
In your answers, try to use as many of the words and phrases from the
exercises above as possible.
1. How would you describe your community?
2. What do you like about your community?
3. Why do people need community?
4. How can people help others in the community?
5. Which groups of people generally need the most support in a community?
6. How can you live in a community and maintain your privacy?

Grammar Spot
Revise what you already know about Reported Speech (e.g. He said that he would meet me there /
She reminded her husband to book a table at their favourite Italian restaurant).

1. Turn these sentences into reported speech and use an appropriate reporting verb.
• ‘Jump in my car!’ – David Hasselhoff told us.
• ‘I won’t be able to extend the deadline.’ – the professor said.
• ‘Why do we need to do this again?’ – my student asked me.
• ‘You mustn’t park there.’ – a police officer told me.
• ‘I have been living here for a year.’ – she said.
• ‘How can I get a refund?’ – the customer asked.

2. Complete the sentences with any words using reported speech. Make sure you use the
appropriate reporting verbs (e.g. insist, remind, threaten, etc.)
• ‘Let’s go to the cinema!’
Adam _________________ to the cinema.
• ‘You are right. I shouldn’t have called him an idiot.’
He ___________________ him an idiot was a mistake.
• ‘No matter what you say, I won’t be able to help you.’
My colleague _________________ me.
• ‘It wasn’t me. I am absolutely sure it was Peter’s fault.
Paul _________ Peter __________ the mistake.
• ‘Don’t forget to hand in your homework by Friday!’
The professor ___________ his students ___________________ their homework by Friday.
• ‘I think you should cut down on fatty food.’
My doctor ____________ me _______________ on fatty food.

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3. Think about an interesting conversation you either overheard, watched on TV or found
online. Talk about it for 2-3 minutes using different reporting verbs.
Use the verbs in the box and try to add some more.

add announce argue boast claim consider deny doubt explain insist

mention observe recommend reveal state suggest warn

............

Writing Challenge
Giving news
In the Writing part of the exam, you are often asked to give news or
information with the help of 4 guidelines.
Imagine that you have just decided to join and help a charity organisation
as a volunteer. How would you write about this to your friend?
Write about 200 words and try to use the linking words
on the right.

You should write about:

• how you are going to help I believe that... For this reason...
• why it is important for people to do voluntary
Moreover,/Besides that,
work
• what people can benefit from such work It is becoming increasingly important...

• whether it is a good idea to make voluntary work

compulsory for students

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Speaking Challenge
Monologue
In the Monologue task of the Speaking part, , you are asked to
speak for 3 minutes on your own. You get a topic and 4 guidelines
to help you speak.
Imagine that your English friend would like to know more about news
that people are excited about in your country. What would you tell him?
Speak about the 4 points below and try to use following phrases.

Talk about in my opinion, …,

• what happened
if you ask me, …
• why people are excited about the story
I think… I’m not sure…
• what you think the most reliable source of news is
If I were you, I would …..
• what you think of fake news

Transaction
In the Transaction task of the Speaking part, you are often asked to arrange things with other
people and make suggestions. Look at some useful phrases and put them in the appropriate
category. Try to add some more phrases.

What would you say to …?, Yes. That sounds like a good idea., I don’t think it will work., Don’t

you think it is a good idea to …?, Do you fancy …, I don’t feel like it., We might as well…, I suggest

you/we take…into consideration…, Why not?, I’m not very keen on (+_ing)

MAKING SUGGESTIONS ACCEPTING SUGGESTIONS REJECTING SUGGESTIONS

Now try to use these phrases in the following situation.

You want to organize a farewell party for your friend who is moving to Ireland. Discuss the
details with two of your friends Jason and Amanda.

Act out the situation and try to use the expressions from the chart.

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Amanda: I think we should throw a party for Mary. You know she is moving to Ireland.
Jason: Well, she hasn’t told me about that, but okay. What do you think?
You (example): Yes, I think it’s a great idea.

Jason: Actually, I don’t want to have it at my place. You know how my neighbours are.
Where shall we go?
You:
Amanda: That sounds ok, but how about that new Thai restaurant in the city? It’s said to be great.
You:
Jason: Great. It’ s settled then. How about the music?
You:
Amanda: Guys, you know she is into musicals, we can’t listen to anything else.
Jason: Come on, we can listen to different kinds of music. Let’s give her a present, shall we?
You:
Jason: I’m not sure. How about buying her an e-book reader? You know how much she’s into reading
and since she dropped hers she hasn’t had the time, and I guess the money, to get herself a new one.
I’d say we should go for that – what do you say?
Amanda: That’s a bit impersonal, isn’t it? Why don’t we make her a scrapbook instead – that’d be
really personal.

You:

Amanda: What else do we need to discuss?

You:

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Exam Task
Reading
Your American friends are experiencing different problems. You are looking at different online
forums because you would like to help them. Which situation (A-D) matches with which forum
post (1-8)? Mark the right situation (A, B, C or D). You can use a situation more than once. There
is an example (0) for you.

SITUATION

Could someone recommend me some good house music? I loved the housy bits from
Numbers Lucent, and there’s this track on the new Vibert album that’s called House Stabs
A
that I really like. So, it would be swell if someone was able to recommend me some!
Thanks.

Hey! I’ve just joined uni, and I want to try all 3 martial arts (Taekwondo, Jiu Jitsu and
Karate). Realistically I can only do 1 properly, maybe twice a week, and another one
once a week. Any suggestions? This may sound stupid but in an actual street fight which
B
martial art is most useful? I’ve heard Jiu Jitsu is the best martial art considering most
fights end up on the ground anyway. At the same time the kicks in Taekwondo/karate
etc. look awesome, however in reality I don’t know if they’re any good. Thank you.

I’m looking for cheap Christmas ideas for families. We usually spend $75 per person (and
$25 per kid) and it’s just ridiculous. We’re NOT doing that this year, so I’m wondering
C
what you would suggest? Any ideas on stuff I could make? Or my 4-year-old daughter can
make/give to her grandparents? I always give large tins of cookies to each family. Thanks.

My dad painted my husband and I a huge painting on an old window. As grateful as we

were for the beautiful gift it was obvious he didn’t think about practicality when he chose
his canvas for us, and now we’re in a dire dilemma. We can’t just shove it in the garage/
D
shed because that would hurt his feelings. However, I can’t keep it sitting in my studio
floor taking up space. I’ll take any suggestions on how to hang it, or something we can
re-purpose it into.

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0. Situations

JJ is awesome. Some styles of Karate are good, others are less so - Kyokushin is great. Whatever
B
you do, don’t take TKD – it’s garbage.

1.

For the record, I really like Drexciya, The Other People Place and Transllusion and stuff as well. But
their stuff also sounds a bit too repetitive for me sometimes - I only like the tracks that have got an
obvious and ‘deep’ atmosphere you know, like ‘Dimensional Glide’ and stuff with wicked bass lines,
like ‘Let Me Be’.

2.

Go to the hardware store and purchase a stud finder, heavy duty hangers, some hanging wire, and
a couple of eye hooks. Pound the hangers into the centre of the wall studs once you have located
them with the stud finder. Screw the eye hooks into the frame and use the wire to connect the
two.

3.

I don’t know, this is harder for me than I thought. I am always a fan of Bad Boy Bill and Richard
“Humpty”. I got their albums as gifts last Christmas. If you really want to buy something good, try
these ones…but you didn’t actually hear me say that.

4.

I take amaryllis or paperwhite bulbs and plant them in small silver metal pails now. Just take a
fancy ribbon, tie it around a cute ornament or a little painting hanging from it. Everyone seems to
like them and it’s nice to have flowers that bloom around this time.

5.

I think it is only good to get girls dancing. Last I checked, there weren’t many girls dancing at the
Autechre show. I used to hate it, but now I can groove to 001% of it. That DJ Sprinkles is good stuff.
Pretty sure it is made by Terre Thaemlitz who used to do a lot of deep ambient stuff on Instinct
records back in the 90s. Respect.

6.

Just paint Elmer’s glue on glass, add graphic, paint over with more glue and roll over white SUGAR
for a frosty look. Wherever there is glue, the sugar will frost the glass. If you are really talented,
you can frost the stem in swirls as well. Add a tealight candle and you have a neat composition.

7.

Same here. I was gifted a stained-glass panel of a rooster. My boyfriend plans to have a light box
made for it because he says it will be fancy when the light shines through the glass.

8.

The preferred techniques is the one which you can use most competently. It only takes one
good technique to finish the struggle, whether it’s a punch, a kick, or laying them flat makes little
difference.

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Exam Pack
You have revised the ’COMMUNITY’ topic and have learnt some new things. Now use your memory
and write 7 sentences using new words or expressions here that you will remember and use in the
exam if you get a Writing or Speaking task in connection with this topic.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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UNIT 3. - EDUCATION

Vocabulary Revision
Try to recall your previous studies and collect some topic-related words or expressions you
think the examiners would like to hear at a C1 level exam. Try to collect words for all the
subtopics in the bubbles.

LANGUAGE LEARNING THE COST OF

EDUCATION

education

EXAMS ACADEMIC WORK

AND REQUIREMENTS

CHALLENGES

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Vocab Boost
1. Look at the following topic-related words. If you are not sure what they mean, look them
up in a dictionary. Which subtopic are they related to and how? Put the words into the right
bubbles.

assignment, asynchronous learning, be ahead of the pack, bursary, conjugation, distance learning,
dropout, elaboration, grade point average, grant, halls of residence, hit the books, hybrid learning
models, kinaesthetic learner, lifelong learning, literacy, national curriculum, pass with flying
colours, prerequisite, scholarship, scrape through, thesis, tertiary, tuition fee, work study

2. Complete the sentences using some words or phrases from the previous exercise in the
correct form.
1. Afghanistan has one of the lowest ____________ rates in the world with just 28% of people able to
read and write.
2. We have one more written ____________ to complete this month.
3. High ____________ mean that many students can’t afford to go to university.
4. Many successful entrepreneurs are college __________, which proves that you don’t need a degree
to succeed in life.
5. I was absolutely sure I was going to fail my maths exam but to my surprise I ___________________.
6. I have to ___________ this weekend — I have the final exam coming up next week.

3. Collocations
Look at the following words. Try to collect words that collocate with them.

SCHOOL
eg. verb + noun: attend/ skip/ play truant from/ keep sby off/….. SCHOOL
adjective + noun: state/ independent/residential/co-ed/…SCHOOL

A. … A DEADLINE

B. … AN EXAM

C. … RESEARCH

D. … DISCIPLINE

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Vocab Challenge
Interview
In the Interview task of the Speaking part,you will answer the questions of a survey about one
topic. How would you answer the following questions?
In your answers, try to use as many of the words and phrases from the exercises above as
possible.

1. Where do you see yourself in 10 years’ time?

2. Is it essential to get a degree in today´s society?
3. Which types of degrees are better, vocational or academic?
4. What can students learn from failing exams?
5. How could the testing system be improved in your country?

Grammar Spot
Revise what you already know about modal auxiliaries in the past.
Check the Grammar Bank at the end for more information and practice.
1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
• Maybe he didn’t receive my e-mail.
He _________________________________ my e-mail.
• I am absolutely certain she did not see you as it was too dark.
She _________________________________ you as it was too dark.
• I don’t think it was a good idea to call professor Smith a coward.
You _________________________________ professor Smith a coward.
• Josh failed the exam because he was busy playing Fortnite instead of studying.
If Josh hadn’t played Fortnite all day long, he _______________________ the exam.
• I am positive it cost an arm and a leg. Did you really need it?
It _______________ an arm and a leg. Did you really need it?

2. You have been asked the questions below about your studies. Try to speak for one minute
about each question using modal auxiliaries.
Talk about something that you…
• should have taken more seriously.
• think you should have done differently.
• wouldn’t have dreamt of achieving.
• think you will need more often.
• couldn’t have done any better.
• were not allowed to do.
• learnt and think will come in handy in future.

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Writing Challenge
An essay
In the Writing part of the exam, , you are often asked to write an essay
with the help of 4 guidelines.
Write about 200 words and try to use following phrases on the right.
Which subjects should no longer be taught at secondary school?

To begin with...
You should write about:
• the relevance of this topic Regarding...

• the reasons for the irrelevance of certain There is little doubt that...
subjects All things considered...
• subjects that should be taught and why
In the light of the above...
• another change you’d like to see in education

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Speaking Challenge
Monologue
In the Monologue task of the Speaking part, you are asked to speak
for 3 minutes on your own. You get a topic and 4 guidelines to help
you speak.
Your English friend has to take an exam soon but he thinks exams are
a waste of time. Share your opinion on this issue.
Speak about the 4 points below and try to use the following linking
words on the right.

Talk about
It is often said that...
• your attitude to exams
Have I told you about...?
• how you prepare
One reason why I like ... is that ...
• your preference: oral or written exams?
• what you would improve Another aspect is ...

Exam Task
You’ll read a blog about the importance of learning languages. Choose the right extracts (A-I)
for the gaps (1-6) to create a complete text. There are 2 extracts you don’t need. There is an
example (0) for you.

Why is learning English so important

People often ask what the best language is to learn to get ahead in life. Many think that learning
English, the international language, is the best option. 0. A) English is of course an excellent choice,
but I have to say it’s difficult for me to suggest just one language when my successes in life have come
from speaking so many more languages rather than English. I will discuss the languages that have
created opportunities for me in life, then delve into why English is important.
More opportunities than I would have otherwise never had - have come to me because I know
multiple languages. 1. _______ . I learned French, and that’s why I was accepted into the Canadian
Diplomatic Service. I learned Japanese, which enabled me to set up my own company selling lumber
to Japan 2. ________ .,
That’s just on the business side. Over the last 10 years or so, I have learned other languages that have
nothing to do with my business, like Russian. I was able to go to St. Petersburg and chat with friends –
a truly amazing experience.
3. _____ . We may wish that Russian, French or Chinese were the international language, but the truth
is that wherever you go in the world, the common language is English.
4. ____ . Today we live in a very connected world, so even if you live somewhere isolated, it is very easy
for you to connect with people, movies, music, culture, or whatever you want via the Internet.
5._____ . I’m not talking about native English speakers. I’m talking about people who use English as a
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second language. For these people English is not their own language, but a (lingua franca) language
to communicate with other people who also use it as a second language. 6. _______ . Even if you live
somewhere like Siberia, you can have contact, lots of contact with people from other countries, and in
order for that interaction to be meaningful and successful you need to speak English.

A. English is of course an excellent choice, but I have to say it’s difficult for me to suggest just one
language when my successes in life have come from speaking so many more languages than
English.
B. You can of course do this in whatever language you are interested in, but since more people speak
English, obviously it is going to be the most useful.
C. A lot of us would rather live in a world where English as a lingua franca is unheard of, and where
everybody feels happy communicating in their own language.
D. Though I have experienced great success and enjoyment from languages other than English,
whether we like it or not, English is the most useful language in the world.
E. To me, languages mean opportunities.
F. So English is the international means of communication.
G. This is true even if you live in a country where you would not find an English speaker for many
thousands of kilometres regardless of direction.
H. I then went and studied Spanish and other languages and that helped me do business in Europe.
I. It seems that these days speaking a second language might not be sufficient and as a result, it
fuels millions of people to further their education in order to further their careers.

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Exam Pack
You have revised the ’EDUCATION’ topic and have learnt some new things. Now use your memory
and write 7 sentences using new words or expressions here that you will remember and use in the
exam if you get a Writing or Speaking task in connection with this topic.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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UNIT 4. - WORK

Vocabulary Revision
Try to recall your previous studies and collect some topic-related words or expressions you
think the examiners would like to hear at a C1 level exam. Try to collect words for all the
subtopics in the bubbles.

JOB SEARCH SKILLS

AND QUALITIES

work

AT WORK: EMPLOYMENT
COLLEAGUES AND TASKS

THE JOB MARKET

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Vocab Boost
1. Look at the following topic-related words. If you are not sure what they mean, look them
up in a dictionary. Which subtopic are they related to and how? Put the words into the right
bubbles.

a cold fish, be on the dole, be stuck in a rut, benefits package, cutting edge, finicky, hands-on, holiday
entitlement, incentive , intern, leadership qualities, lucrative, mundane, networking skills, paternity
leave, perk, persuasive, rapport, recruit, resourceful, spot talent, unemployment rate, vacancy, wage
demand, work remotely

2. Complete the sentences using some words or phrases from the previous exercise in the
correct form.
1. Our new boss is well-qualified but unfortunately lacks __________ qualities.
2. __________ matters such as cooking every day and shopping for groceries do not interest her –
she’s a true artist.
3. Charities are always trying to ________volunteers to help in their work.
4. I had so many ambitions when I graduated, but now I feel like I ____________.
5. Having worked together for years John and Sue developed a close ____________.
6. Bonus payments and various perks provide an ________ to work harder.

3. Collocations. Look at the following words. Try to collect words (e.g. adjectives, verbs) that
collocate with them.
• … JOB
• … WORK
• … EMPLOYMENT

Vocab Challenge
Interview
In the Interview task of the Speaking part, you will answer the questions of a survey about one
topic. How would you answer the following questions about work?
In your answers, try to use as many of the words and phrases from the exercises above as
possible.

1. In your opinion, which jobs are most prestigious? Why?

2. Is it a good idea to stay in the same job your whole life or to try
different things?
3. Can perks (or fringe benefits) compensate for a boring job?
4. What are the advantages/disadvantages of working from home?
5. How do people find a balance between work and personal life?
6. Some people say it’s better to work for yourself than be
employed by a company. What’s your view?

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Grammar Spot
Revise what you already know about Narrative Tenses (Past Simple, Past Continuous, Past Perfect
Simple, Past Perfect Continuous, used to + infinitive, would + infinitive).

1. Complete the following sentences about John’s work experience using appropriate tenses.
• When I landed a job at the age of 20, my line manager _______ me the ropes. (show)
• At my previous workplace I ________ lunch at my desk, but now I always go to the canteen with my
colleagues. (have)
• When I got promoted to head of department I was extremely worried as I ________________ this
many people before. (never/manage)
• I _____________________ on a spreadsheet for about two hours when my computer crashed and I
was back to square one. (work)
• While the CEO ________________ about what the targets for Q3 would be, the CFO fell asleep. (talk)

2. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
• Amanda left the office. Then I phoned her.
By the time ______________________________
• It was my first business trip to Chicago.
_________________________________ before.
• A car crashed into a tree. I heard the noise. I looked out of the window.
When I heard the noise, ____________________ and saw ____________________.
• I had to present to large audiences in my previous job. Now I don’t.
I _______________________________.
• My boss always told me that being busy isn’t the same as being productive.
My boss _________ always __________________________________.

3. Think about a day at school/ in the office that started badly but ended well and try and talk
about it using a number of narrative tenses.

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Writing Challenge
Formal letter

In the Writing part of the exam, you are often asked to write a formal letter with the help of 3
guidelines. Imagine that you have seen the following job advertisement on the internet. Write a
letter of application.

The Best Job in the World – Island Caretaker Great Barrier Reef
The role of Island Caretaker is a six-month contract, based on luxurious Hanson Island in the
Great Barrier Reef. It’s a live-in position with flexible working hours. You’ll be required to report
back on your adventures via weekly blogs, photo diary, and video updates.
Other duties may include (but are not limited to):
• Feed the fish - There are over 1,500 species of fish living
in the Great Barrier Reef. Don’t worry – you won’t need to
feed them all.
• Clean the pool - The pool has an automatic filter, but if
you happen to see a stray leaf floating on the surface it’s
a great excuse to dive in and enjoy a few laps.
Education/Experience Requirements:
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Good written and verbal English skills

Write about 150 words and try to use the formal expressions on the right

You should...
• describe your previous experience I have considerable experience in ...

• explain why you would be an ideal candidate I feel I would be suitable for ...

• ask about accommodation I would be grateful if you could ...

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Speaking Challenge
Monologue
In the Monologue task of the Speaking part, you are asked to
speak for 3 minutes on your own. You get a topic and 4 guidelines to
help you speak. Imagine that you work from home. Your friend now
has the chance to work remotely and is interested in your experience.
What would you tell him?
Speak about the 4 points below and try to use the linking words on the right.

Talk about
If you ask me, …
• your task
There’s no doubt that...
• the way you organise work
As for the ...
• the advantages of working from home
What I find especially difficult is...
• the disadvantages

Transaction
In the Transaction task of the Speaking part, you are usually asked to do a role-play in a certain
situation. Sometimes you should give details and examples or clarify what you want to say. Look at
some useful phrases and put them in the appropriate category. Try to add some more phrases.

Giving examples

Explaining, clarifying

Asking for clarification

In other words…; Sorry but I don’t quite follow you., To show you what I mean …, One possible
explanation/reason for …, Suppose that …, To illustrate …, Let’s say …, Could you elaborate on
that?, Let me put it/this another way…, … that is to say…,A different but connected example is…,
I’d like to illustrate my point with an example…, When you say…, do you mean…?

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Imagine that you have been shortlisted for a job interview for the island caretaker job. Ms Jonas, the
HR assistant, calls you to conduct a telephone interview with you.

Ms Jonas: Great, I would like to ask you some questions. Is that OK with you?
You (example): Yes, of course.

Ms Jonas: First, we would like to know more about you. What kind of work experience do you have?
You:
Ms Jonas: What do you consider to be your strengths and weaknesses?
You:
Ms Jonas: Can you tell us why you chose to apply for this particular job?
You:
Ms Jonas: What experience have you had with caretaking?
You:
Ms Jonas: What skills or qualities do you feel you would bring that would benefit the post?
You:
Ms Jonas: I’m sure you have a lot of questions.
You:
Ms Jonas: Well, that’s something we will get back to.
You:

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Exam Task
Listening

You have been offered a job and cannot decide whether to accept it. Listen to a presentation
about this topic and complete the notes by using a maximum of three words. There is an
example (0) for you. You can listen to the recording twice.

link a hangfelvételhez

Before accepting a job offer you need to evaluate all the (0) ___details____ .
Analyse the Pay and Work Benefits
• First, you need to find out whether the job is hourly or (1) ______________.
• There will be differing tax expectations if you work as a(n) (2) ________________.
• Raises you get might be tiered or based on (3)__________________.
Look at Your Future Goals
• If you are ambitious, it’s important to know whether there’s a(n) (4)_____________ .
• Think about how a certain job will change your (5)_________________.
• If you don’t want to change your workplace any more, find out about their (6)__________________.

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Exam Pack
You have revised the ’WORK’ topic and have learnt some new things. Now use your memory and
write 7 sentences using new words or expressions here that you will remember and use in the
exam if you get a Writing or Speaking task in connection with this topic.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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UNIT 5. - FREE TIME

Vocabulary Revision
Try to recall your previous studies and collect some topic-related word and expressions you
think the examiners would like to hear at a C1 level exam. Try to collect words for all the
subtopics in the bubbles.

SPORTS HOBBIES

free time

PERFORMING ARTS: CREATIVE ARTS: ART

THEATRE AND MUSIC AND LITERATURE

FILMS
AND SERIES

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Vocab Boost
1. Look at the following topic-related words. If you are not sure what they mean, look them
up in a dictionary. Which subtopic are they related to and how? Put the words into the right
bubbles.

a brisk walk, adrenaline junkie, beat one’s best, bedtime reading, binge watching, blurb, book club,
chick lit, cliffhanger, compelling, composer, depict, dubbed, harrowing, konmari, neck and neck,
provoke, relief, scrapbook, spin-off, stargaze, strings, tedious, tutorial

2. Complete the sentences using some words or phrases from the previous exercise in the
correct form.
1. Going to the gym every day can easily get ___________ so sometimes you should train outdoors.
2. I am currently ______________ all four seasons of ‘Money Heist’ on Netflix.

3. The two runners were ______________ as they approached the final lap.
4. Last night I saw a ____________ documentary about refugee camps.
5. The minor characters are sketchy but they are also ___________ very powerfully.
6. I’ve just finished Murakami’s latest novel and it was pretty heavy-going so now I’m looking for
good ____________.

3. Proverbs.
a. Look at the following common English proverbs. Can you complete them?

• You can’t tell a____________ by its cover.

• Keep your ____________ on the ball and your __________ in the game.
• Bad _________ travels fast.
• Among the _____ the ______ man is king.
• Don’t blow your own ______________.
• If it ain’t ____________, don’t fix it.
• It’s not over till it’s ____________.
• You can’t ___________ them all.

b. Choose one of the proverbs and think of a situation or story, maybe from your own life, that
could illustrate its meaning.

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Vocab Challenge
Interview
In the Interview task of the Speaking part, you will answer the questions of a survey about one
topic. How would you answer the following questions about leisure time?
In your answers, try to use as many of the words and phrases from the exercises above as
possible.

1. How do people in your country usually spend their free time?

2. Do men and women spend their free time differently? How?
3. How do people’s leisure time activities change as they get older?
4. Do you think people had more or less free time in the past?
5. Do you think introducing a four-day work week would be a good
idea?

Grammar Spot
Revise what you already know about the Passive (e.g. Tennis is played all over the world).

1. Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first.
• You will get all the tools you need in due time.
All the tools __________________________________________
• The protagonist finally revealed the truth
The truth __________________________________________
• Millions of people are reading the latest book by John Doe.
The latest __________________________________________
• They have not nominated this film for any major awards.
This film ___________________________________________
• You need to follow all the rules in this studio.
All the rules _______________________________________

2. Use the passive to talk about events related to films. Make sure the second sentence means
the same as the first.
• Someone almost deleted Toy Story by accident.
Toy Story ____________almost_____________ by accident.
• Many pet stores sold lots of rats after Ratatouille hit the cinema.
Many rats _____________________________after Ratatouille hit the cinema.
• They say that Paul Schrader wrote the script for Taxi Driver in only two weeks.
It is said that Taxi Driver ____________________ Paul Schrader in only two weeks.
• The lead actor of Jaws, they say, improvised the film’s most famous line.
It is said that the most famous line in Jaws ______________by the lead actor.
• George Lucas’s dog, Chewbacca was the inspiration for the character Chewbacca in Star Wars.
George Lucas ________________________ his dog Chewbacca.

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3. Think about a film you have seen. What is it about? Who are the characters? Why did you/
didn’t you like it? Try to speak about this topic for 2-3 minutes using passive forms.

Writing Challenge 1
Forum or blog post
In the Writing part of the exam, you are often asked to write a
post with the help of 4 guidelines. Imagine that you have just read
a forum discussion on the internet entitled:
‘Do you think books will ever be replaced with ebooks?’
What is your opinion about this?
Write about 200 words and try to use the linking words
on the right.

You should write about:

We live an age when many of us are...
• whether you agree / disagree
A clear example of this is...
• why you agree / disagree
• your personal experience In contrast... I firmly believe...

• what you think the future of reading in general is Taking all this into consideration...

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Writing Challenge 2
Forum or blog post
In the Writing part of the exam, you are often asked to write
a post with the help of 4 guidelines. Imagine that you have just
read the following opinion in a forum post:
‘Video games are good! Scientific studies have shown that gaming
enthusiasts possess better reflexes and mental agility than the
average population. So parents and teachers – let us play! ’
What is your opinion about this?
Write about 200 words and try to use the linking words
on the right.

You should write about: There has been a great deal of heated
• whether you agree / disagree debate about...
• why you agree / disagree
Apart from this,... The way I see it,...
• your personal experience
In a nutshell,...
• what you think of video games in general

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Speaking Challenge
Answering survey questions
In the second part of the spoken exam you might be asked to take
part in a survey and answer some questions. Imagine that a market
research company phones you and wants to get your opinion on
doing sports. Answer the questions.

Assistant: Good morning! My name is John O’Dell and I work for MoveYourBody.com. We are doing a
survey on people’s attitude to sports. Do you have a few minutes to answer my questions?
You: Yes, of course.

Assistant: What are the pros and cons of doing physical activity?
You: …
Assistant: According to some, doing or playing sports is the best way to unwind – do you agree?
You: …
Assistant: Which is more important in sport - winning or taking part?
You: …
Assistant: Should athletes get a significantly higher salary than average people?
You: …
Assistant: What is the role of the Olympic Games in today’s world?
You: …
Assistant: Thank you for answering my questions.
You: …

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Exam Task
Listening
You’ll hear a radio programme about a book. Complete the answers by using a maximum of
three words. There is an example (0) for you. You can listen to the recording twice.

link a hangfelvételhez

0. Who is the story about?

It is the story about the Jarman ______sisters______.

1. Why were they in a difficult situation?

Because they had to leave their _______________ behind.

2. What was one thing they were worried about when leaving London?
They were unsure of their ___________.

3. What was another thing that worried them about the evacuation?
They had no idea when they ____________.

4. How did their relationship change after the evacuation?

The sisters got ___________.

5. What does the book describe?

The book describes the _____________ of their life.

6. What did we learn about the author of the book?

J. M. Maloney is ______________ the family.

7. How does the speaker feel about the book?

The speaker was _______________ the story.

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Exam Pack
You have revised the ’FREE TIME’ topic and have learnt some new things. Now use your memory and
write 7 sentences using new words or expressions here that you will remember and use in the
exam if you get a Writing or Speaking task in connection with this topic.

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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 KEY

UNIT 1. PEOPLE

Vocab Boost

1.
Appearance: drop-dead gorgeous, like peas in a pod, slender, stout, wiry
Character and personality: airhead, aloof, cautious, goofy, placid
Clothes and fashion: a must-have, fad, off the peg, smart casual, snazzy
Emotions and feelings: be taken aback, distress, overwhelmed, utter bliss, walk on air
Attitude and opinion: assumption, biased, rule out, scorn, tentative

2.
1. aloof
2. scorned
3. slender
4. two peas in a pod
5. utter bliss
6. rule out

3.
The 12 Chinese horoscope animals are: Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Dragon, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey,
Rooster, Dog, Pig. 2020 is a year of the Rat.
The 12 astrological signs, also known as signs of the zodiac are: Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo,
Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius and Pisces.

Grammar Spot

1.
• He couldn’t imagine making the same mistake twice.
• Look at the curtains! They definitely need ironing.
• Nobody is expected to deal with problems on their own.
• I am proud of you. You did everything you could to help her cope with the situation.
• It went on raining for two more days so we had to change plans and stay home instead of having a
picnic in the park.

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• I don’t mind working late as long as I’m doing what I really love.
• I couldn’t help wondering how on earth he had that much time on his hands.

2.
• Have you tried talking to her again? I’m sure you must have misunderstood something.
• I will always remember hanging out with her on Sunday afternoons.
• They stopped seeing each other and haven’t talked since.
• Did you remember to call him? It’s his birthday today.
• When people actively try to network, conversations tend to be rather awkward.
• Whenever I was around, I would stop to pay her a visit.

Exam Task - Reading

1. atmosphere|feel
2. feelings|emotions
3. troubled|difficult|hard
4. occupation|job
5. influence|effect|inspiration
6. sympathy|compassion
7. autobiographical|family|social

UNIT 2. COMMUNITY

Exam task - Reading

1.
Social issues: domestic violence, marginalise, self-sufficient, social injustice, take action
Relationships: get on like a house on fire, infidelity, opposites attract, supportive, well-matched
Media: fast-paced, dig deep, media coverage, prime time, viewing statistics/ data
Charity: dig deep, gratitude, maintenance costs, miss out on something, raise awareness
Crime: arrest warrant, forgery, homicide, human trafficking, plead (not) guilty, premeditated

2.
1. dig deep
2. prime time
3. social injustice
4. opposites attract
5. infidelity
6. marginalised

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3.

CRIME HELP

commit, crack, be tough on, fight, report appeal for, come to, fetch, provide, scream for

(beat, be driven to, detect, investigate, reduce) (beg for, call for, offer, seek, summon)

alleged, juvenile, lesser, petty, serious expert, financial, mutual, substantial, tremendous

(copycat, despicable, grave, motiveless, unsolved) (immediate, invaluable, practical, skilled, valuable)

Grammar Spot

1.
• David Hasselhoff told us to jump in his car.
• The professor said he wouldn’t be able to extend the deadline.
• My student asked me why we needed to that again.
• The policeman told me I mustn’t park there.
• She said she’d been living there for a year.
• The customer asked how she could get a refund.

2.
• Adam suggested going to the cinema.
• He admitted that calling him an idiot was a mistake.
• My colleague refused to help me.
• He denied making a mistake and blamed Peter for it
• The professor reminded his students not to forget to hand in their homework by Friday.
• My doctor advised me to cut down on fatty food.

Exam task - Reading

1. A
2. D
3. A
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. D
8. B

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UNIT 3. EDUCATION

Vocab Boost

1.
Language learning: conjugation, elaboration, lifelong learning, kinaesthetic learner, national
curriculum
The cost of education: bursary, grant, scholarship, tuition fee, work-study
Exams and requirements: grade point average, hit the books, pass with flying colours, prerequisite,
scrape through
Academic work: assignment, dropout, halls of residence, tertiary, thesis
Challenges: asynchronous learning, be ahead of the pack, distance learning, hybrid learning models,
literacy

2.
1. literacy
2. assignment
3. tuition fees
4. dropouts
5. scraped through
6. hit the books

3.
a. … A DEADLINE
adjectives: artificial, original, strict, tight, trade …
verbs: extend, impose, meet, miss, work to, …
prepositions: before a/ the…, by the…,
b. … AN EXAM
adjectives: end of term, external, placement, stiff, matriculation, …
verbs: be over, flunk, prepare for, resit, set, …
c. … RESEARCH
adjectives: academic, extensive, ground-breaking, in-depth, painstaking, …
verbs: carry out, conduct, be based on, do, undertake, …
d. … DISCIPLINE
adjectives: effective, firm, harsh, lax, rigid, …
verbs: accept, enforce, exercise, impose, submit to, …
prepositions: within a/ the…, across …s

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Grammar Spot
• He might not have received my e-mail.
• She can’t have seen you as it was too dark.
• You shouldn’t have called professor Smith a coward.
• If Josh hadn’t played Fortnite all day long, he would have passed the exam.
• It must have cost an arm and a leg. Did you really need it?

Exam task
1. E
2. H
3. D
4. G
5. B
6. F

UNIT 4. WORK

Vocab Boost

1.
Job search: be on the dole, be stuck in a rut, intern, networking skills, persuasive,
Skills and qualities: finicky, hands-on, leadership qualities, mundane, resourceful
At work - colleagues and tasks: a cold fish, lucrative, paternity leave, rapport, work remotely
Employment: benefits package, holiday-entitlement, incentive, perk, vacancy
The job market: cutting edge, recruit, spot talent, unemployment rate, wage demand

2.
1. leadership
2. mundane
3. recruit
4. am stuck in a rut
5. rapport
6. incentive

3.
1. Job
+ noun: search, opportunities, prospects, satisfaction, seeker, …
adjectives: dead-end, fiddly, first-rate, tough, tedious, …

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2. Work
+ noun: environment, ethic, experience, permit, schedule, …
adjectives: back-breaking, donkey, ground-breaking, repetitive, rewarding, …
3. Employment
+ noun: figures, conditions, opportunities, policy, trends, …
verbs: fall, increase, obtain, raise, take up, …
adjectives: full, large-scale, seasonal, salaried, total, …

Grammar Spot

1.
• When I landed a job at the age of 20, my line manager showed me the ropes.
• At my previous workplace I used to have lunch at my desk, but now I always go to the canteen
with my colleagues.
• When I got promoted to head of department I was extremely worried as I had never managed this
many people before.
• I had been working on a spreadsheet for about two hours when my computer crashed and I was
back to square one.
• While the CEO was talking about what the targets for Q3 would be, the CFO fell asleep.

2.
• By the time I phoned Amanda, she had already left the office.
• I had never been to Chicago before.
• When I heard the noise, I looked out of the window and saw that a car had crashed into a tree.
• I used to have to present to large audiences in my previous job.
• My boss would always tell me that being busy isn’t the same as being productive.

Exam task - Listening

1. salaried
2. freelancer|freelance
3. personal performance|performance|achievement
4. ceiling|employment ceiling
5. career
6. retirement policies|retirement schemes

Szövegátirat:
After making it through the interview process, it’s tempting to accept any job offer thrown your way.
However, some scrutiny over the details can help you decide whether a job is truly right for you, your
family, and your career. Taking time to explore the job’s immediate benefits, long-term opportunities,
professional expectations, and personal costs can ensure you make the right choice for such a major
commitment.

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Look first at the direct income being offered. Ask whether the job is hourly or salaried and how that
affects the money you make. Then, use a take-home pay calculator to find how much you will be left
with after taxes.
Before accepting a position, make sure the company’s tax policies meet your needs. If you are being
hired as a freelancer, be aware of differing tax expectations and what filing forms the company will
send you at the year’s end.
Look at how many sick days and days off you have to start and how (or if) you can earn more. Ask
what holidays the company takes off and whether you get paid on those days.
Some employers offer standard, tiered raises over a period of time. Others give them based on
personal performance. If you expect to be with the company for a significant length of time, ask if
raises are offered and how they are applied.
Some jobs offer very little room for professional growth, while others offer a significant amount of
upward mobility. If you are being offered a job, find out where the employment ceiling is and whether
it exists. Typically, large corporations offer a lot of room for growth while small companies do not.
Start-ups may in the future, but they also have a high risk of bankruptcy and layoffs.
Every time you get a new job offer, it helps to do some introspection on how it can alter your career.
Though a job may pay your bills in the short-term, it might not provide the experience or growth
you’re looking for. Taking a full-time job outside your desired industry may hurt your chances at
landing a dream position, especially for highly-specialized fields like medicine and law.
If you expect this to be your final place of employment, ask about the company’s retirement
policies. Look through what retirement packages are available and when they are distributed. Some
companies expect you to retire after a certain age, so make sure you are aware of any elder ceilings in
place.

UNIT 5. FREE TIME

Vocab Boost

1.
Sports: a brisk walk, adrenaline junkie, beat one’s best, neck and neck, tedious
Hobbies: book club, konmari, scrapbook, stargaze, tutorial
Performing arts: compelling, composer, provoke, strings, tedious
Creative arts and literature: bedtime reading, blurb, chick lit, depict, fiction
Films and series: binge watching, cliffhanger, dubbed, harrowing, spin-off

2.
1. tedious
2. binge-watching
3. neck and neck
4. harrowing
5. depicted
6. bedtime reading
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3. Proverbs
You can’t tell a book by its cover.
Keep your eye on the ball and your head in the game.
Bad news travels fast.
Among the blind the one-eyed man is king.
Don’t blow your own trumpet.
If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.
It’s not over till it’s over.
You can’t win them all.Exam Task

Grammar Spot

1.
• All the tools will be given to you in due time.
• The truth was finally revealed by the protagonist.
• The latest book by John Doe is being read by millions of people.
• This film hasn’t been nominated for any major awards.
• All the rules in this studio need to be followed.

2.
• Toy Story was almost deleted by accident.
• Many rats were sold after Ratatouille hit the cinema.
• It is said that Taxi Driver was written by Paul Schrader in only two weeks.
• It is said that the most famous line in Jaws was improvised by the lead actor.
• George Lucas was inspired for the character Chewbacca in Star Wars by his dog, Chewbacca.

Exam task - Listening

1. home and parents|home and family|home
2. destination
3. would return
4. closer|even closer
5. little episodes|little incidents
6. related to|a relative of
7. immersed in|fascinated by

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Szövegátirat:
When the Second World War began In September 1939, the six young Jarman sisters were among the
many children quickly evacuated from their London homes – in danger of Hitler’s bombers – and sent
to the safety of the Sussex countryside. It was difficult for youngsters to be uprooted from their home
and parents but the Jarmans were luckier than most: the youngest girl was under five years old, and
thus their Mum was one of the few mothers allowed to go with their offspring.
As the seven of them set off from London by train, they weren’t even sure where they were going.
And with such a large family there was no guarantee that when they were allotted accommodation
they would be able to stay together. They were allowed to take a suitcase each but the Jarmans
couldn’t afford them and had to improvise with bundles: a ragtag mob, but so were many other
evacuees.
What’s more, apart from the trauma of leaving home, they were wholly ignorant of when they would
be allowed to return. Astonishingly, in retrospect, the evacuation of Britain’s cities began immediately
when the war started, and in the first four days of September 1939 nearly 3,000,000 people were
transported from towns and cities in danger from enemy bombers to places of safety in the
countryside. It was the biggest and most concentrated mass movement of people in Britain’s history.
J.M. Maloney’s book is described as a true story of six ordinary girls in extraordinary wartime
circumstances. The Jarmans already had a strong family bond in Bermondsey; uprooted from home
and forced to make a new life in the unfamiliar countryside, the power of motherhood and sisterhood
came even further to the fore.
The book is basically a simple nostalgic tale of the little incidents that faced the family: snobbery at
school towards their London accents and their hardship, missing their friends, rats in the farmyard,
getting stuck on a haystack, fear of cows and the good neighbour Miss Hunt who generously baked
pies and cakes for them – all inedible. There are dances, romances and a family tragedy.
Maloney is a professional writer and the son of one of the Jarman sisters, making him perfectly
placed to tell the story of their experiences in the war. The book ends suddenly with the surrender of
Germany and the Jarmans’ return to London, to Bermondsey but not their bombed former home.
Having become immersed in the sisters’ fascinating tale, it would have been nice to hear more than
the scant summary of their post-war activities. Volume Two, please!

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