This is me READING | Muttiple choice GBD Read the article quickly and choose the best summary. a) Itis an article about the origins of four different superhero characters. b) The article describes how the creators of superheroes develop their personalities. ©) The topic of the article is how superheroes fit four personality ypes. WD Read the article again. For questions 1-4, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text. 1. What is the writer’s opinion of Wonder Woman? A She is a character that other people want to be like because of her positive qualities B She is probably the best female comic character, but not as good as the male ones. C She is typical of the female characters in comics although she is strong and fast, D She is a popular character because she is strong and intelligent. 2 According to the writer, I personalities A need to be able to control what they think and do. B are not negative and can work well with others. C often disagree with others and like a lot of attention, D find it difficult to work with others although they are popular. 3 The writer thinks that Superman ‘A looks after humans because he thinks he is better than them. B wants to spend less time with other people and more time by himselt. Cis patient and curious about others, which helps him get on with them, D has good people skills as well as being kind and someone you can rely on. 4 Batman ‘Ahas to make gadgets because he has no powers of his own. B can become a superhero because of his brainpower, Cis like a C personality in very few ways. Dis described as a very clever, sociable character WB) Fina words 1-8 in the article and then match them to the definitions a-h. 1 assess (vy) __ a) correct or true in every detail 2. stands out (v) _ b) succeed in dealing with a problem 3 admire (vy) __ ©) keep someone or something safe from harm or injury 4 peaceful (adi) 4) have a feeling of great respect for 5 overcome (v) __ ) someone who likes to be alone and often has few friends 6 protect (vy) __ ) not involving war or violence 7 accurate (ad) __ 2) carefully consider a situation, person or problem to reer (0 decide your opinion on something, h)is easy to see or notice because of being different[Coron superhero_personality Have you ever read about a Superhero or Supervillain and thought you knew the perfect actor to play them on screen? That's because you know a lot about the personality of the character and have found @ good match! So how can you assess a character's personality? One technique to use is DISC, which divides people into one of four personality types (D, |, S, C). ] Personalities are positive, talks lot and are good at motivating others. ‘They trust others and work well in teams, though they enjoy being the ~_ centre of attention. They hate disagreements and work with others to find a peace'ul solution. Hal Jordan is the Green Lantern, a fighter in 3 universe-wide peace force called the Green Lantern Corp. He is a ‘typical |. His superpowers come from his ring, the lantern, but only if he can face his worries. He can encourage others and he is extremely brave because he leams to overcome his fears. § Personalities are dependable, calm, steady, friendly and very generous with loved ones. They ere patient and loyal and care deeply about others ~ and want the best for them. If you think that sounds exactly like Superman, you'd be right! Superman believes he should protect others, he is kind, reliable and wants people to be happy. He is sociable although he enjoys being alone too. He is a strong character who also works well with others.GBD choose the correct word or phrase to complete each dialogue. 1 A:__Isitinteresting? 4 B: Yes, very It's an article about forensic artists s that your brother Tom? He's really tall now! B: Yes, Tom ___taller every day! a) What you read? _b) What do you read? a) get b) gets 6) is getting ‘¢) What are you reading? 5 A: Where's your bike? Is it broken? 2A: Why are you playing video games? You've got B: Well, I___ to school every day. Sometimes an exam tomorrow, walk, like today. B: You're right. I___ need to study. a) don't ride ») doesn't ride a) do ) does ©) don't ©) am not riding 3A: This information about trains to London __ 6 A: Oh, no! Timis late and I don’t want to miss wrong. the film }: That's because you're looking at last year's timetable. B: Why are you surprised? Tim _! a) is late always ©) always is late ) is always late a) seem b) seems ©) is seeming W, complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple or the present continuous. WHO 1S MAPPRIE ZIEGLER? ‘Maybe you know her face. but you (1) (not know) her name. Maddie Ziegler is a dancer and she @) (become) famous very quickly She was on a television show about dancing. She isn’t on the show anymore, but sometimes she (3)__ (perform) on music videos, In fact, she was in Sia's videos for ‘Chandelier’, lastic Heart, ‘Big Girls Cry’ and "The Greatest. These days, she (4) (not dance) so much because she’s too busy. Maddie (5) (try) lots of different things. One of these is acting, and she (6) (appear) in her first film. She (7) (write) a book too, and her fans (8) (ook) forward to reading it. (9) (you/ think) that's all Maddie (10) (do)? No, there's more! When she (11) (write), Maddie (13) (pose) for magazines like Teen Vogue. She (14) and at the moment she (15) (design) clothes for dancers. Maddie (16) dancing, and there is a possibility she will be back on TV very soon, in her own show. (not act) or (12) love) fashion too, (not want) to stop y 11] VOCABULARY | LCRA MUO eee Reet) Complete the words in the sentences. Then complete the gaps with a noun form of the words. 1 My auntis a very g __s person. She helps people by giving them her time and money. That kind, of isn’t very common these days. 5 The new girl in my class doesn't talk to anyone and she sits alone during break. I think she’s s __y. Maybe I can help her to get over her _ 2 When you work in a shop, you must always be p______e. Customers will remember your and come back to the shop. Some people I know are veryu___ They say they will do something, but they don't. Tthink is important in a friendship. My friend Amanda is a very ¢______e person. She paints and draws, and she makes lovely jewellery. I love her 6 You ask a lot of questions about Max. Why are you soc_________sabout him, Nina? What's the reason for your e 7 Don't ask Kim for help because she isn’t very ——¢.1don't know why is such a problem for her. 8 My brother doesn’t do anything silly; he's quite eee s.He never seems to have fun because of his -T'm totally different!WW) match to make sentences. Use the words in italics to help you. 1 My grandfather's deep __ a) smail when you talk to them in an unfriendly way. 2 PoorTomis wide = _ ) time before I've enough money to buy a car. 3 Youmake people feel _ ©) trouble because he lost his new smartphone, 4 Jonathonisin big §— _ 4) voice makes him seem very scary indeed. 5 Thave towaita long __ €) asleep so please don't make any noise and wake him up, 6 The baby is fust = £) awake because his neighbours are having a noisy party, v rit ey Wea Choose the correct word or phrase to complete the text. 9? Twins and triplets @ Although twins aren't common, I'm sure (1) ___ people know someone who is a twin, Maybe there are (2) _ ‘twins at your school or in your family. Not (3) ___twins look the same, of course, (4) __ twins look similar, but only identical twins are the same. That's because (5)__ twins shares exactly the same DNA, ‘My best friend Cara is a triplet. (6) ___ triplets around the world are non-identical, but Cara and her sisters ~ Holly and Nina ~ are identical, They've got the same hair, eyes, complexion, height and build. Because of this, they lay tricks on their friends and family (7) ___ time. For example, when I think I'm talking with Cara on the phone, ‘T’m actually speaking with one of her sisters. They have (8) __ fun doing this, but I find it really annoying! Their personalities, however, are totally different. (9) __ Cara's sisters are creative, but she isn’t. Holly is kind and polite, and says hello (10) ____time she sees me. Nina, on the other hand, doesn't have (11) _patience with People and has (12)__ time for anyone. She isn't very popular at all! 1 a) much b)many —_¢) both 7 a)allofthe b)allof «all 2 a) little b)lots «some. 8 a) many b) lots of ¢) both 3 a)all D)every —_c) enough 9 a) Each b) Both of c) Every 4 a) Every b) Most) Much 10 a)all b) many —_¢) every 5 a)each of the b) each of c) each 11 a) most b)some —¢) much 6 a) Much ) Many ofc) Most of the 12 a) little bp all ) many W) complete the sentences with the words in the box. all of | both of | enough | every | many | most of | others | students 1 students at my school are on 5 Not the articles you can read in social media and use it every day. this online newspaper are serious. 2 Almost player in the football 6 the television shows that he team I support is from Brazil likes to watch are cartoons, but he does watch a 3 my brothers Jack and Nick are detective series too. tall with brown eyes and dark hair. 7 I've got five pounds - that’s 4 Each of the__ iin mp Rena money for a coffee and a cake. language class wants to visit Paris, 8 Some of my friends go out a lot and prefer to stay at home W) complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use no more than three words in each gap. In some cases, more than one answer is possible. 1 Every teacher at my school is very helpful. 3. These days, all teenagers have mobile phones. —__ the teachers at ‘These days,___has a mobile phone. my school are very helpful. 4 Ihave too little time to finish my homework. 2 Tonly have a bit of money in my pocket. Idon'thave to finish my homework. Idon'thave in 5 Only some of my friends are at this party. my pocket. Not my friends are at this party.y 111 LISTENING | Multiple choice (extracts) GBD ©)" Listen to people speaking in four WD) ©) Listen to tonger extracts of the different situations. For each situation, conversations. Choose the words that are choose the correct answer. not mentioned by the speakers. 1 Who is talking? a history teacher /a tour guide 1 a) sights b) bus 2 Where are they going? Manchester / Barcelona ©) hotel 4) palace 3 Where would you hear this conversation? 2 a) passengers —_b) captain a cinema /a clothes shop ©) flight 4) time 4 Where is the woman? at a concert / at a 3 a) space b) shopping bags radio station ©) film 4) snacks 4 a) radio b) tickets ©) book 4) voucher WB) ))o2 risten to tne tonger extracts again. For ‘each question, choose the correct answer. 1 Where are they at the moment? 3 Why are the boys there? == Ci a S 4 What does the man win? What is the time? 2 a y SPEAKING | interview a) I say I'ma bit shy, b) 1d say I'ma bit shy. GBD choose the correct sentence. 1 a) I've studied English for three years, ) I study English for about three years WD) Tick the personal questions. ‘Do you come from a big family? ‘Which food is the healthiest to eat? a) The favourite sport for me is basketball 1b) My favourite sport is definitely basketball ‘Do you have any interesting hobbies? a) Probably the best subject is history. b) History is probably my best subject. How much money should teenagers spend? Why is it important to protect nature? ‘Do you think you have an outgoing personality? ‘What do you enjoy most about going to school? ‘What is the best way to travel? a) I don't have a lot of free time, b) My free time is not a lot. oolWB) matcn the questions to the answers, There are two extra answers you do not need to use. What's your surname? __ How do you spell that? _ Where are you from? _ Do you have any brothers or sisters? _ Tell me about your family, __ Do you study English at school? _ Do you like it?_ ‘What's your favourite school subject? _ ‘What do you enjoy doing in your free time? _ 10 Have you got any hobbies? a) Yes, [have one of each. 0) Id like to try drawing, OItsK..0..VnAe 4d) Like being outdoors and playing sport. ) I'm from Madrid. f) Yes, just one. It's photography. g) It’s Mercouri, hy) It’s probably geography. 4) Yes, I do. I have two lessons a week, 5) They're both teachers, 1) Yes I do.T think its very interesting. 1) My mother’s name is Hilda, and I've got an older brother. 11] LANGUAGE IN USE | Muttipie-choice cloze Choose the correct word to fill each gap. 1 Look at this book Every time you turn a page _—— -tnusic starts to play! a)on b) into ©) over 2 Ido hope you can look ___ my pets while I'm on holiday. a) up d) after ©) forwara 3 Scientists are looking __ developing robots that, can think like we do. a) into dy to ©) over 4 Tthink you should turn __ the radio and go to ‘ed now; it's very late, a) on b) off ©) into 5 Every summer, I look __ to spending some time with my cousins on their farm, a)forward —_b) up ©) after 6 This film is crazy! Everyone turns __a monster when theres a full moon. a) off b) forward —_¢) into 7 When I need information for my school projects, Tlook it___ online, a) on >) up oto 8 Please don’t turn ___ the television when I'm studying in here. a) over dy into oon WD) auickty read the text in Exercise 4 ignoring the gaps and answer choices. Choose the best option that includes the main points of the text. a) How dogs help people b) Scientists who test dogs ) The intelligence of dogs WB) Feaa the text again. Which gaps test your knowledge of phrasal verbs? WB choose the correct word to fill each gap. Is your dog smart? Qo Do you think your dog is clever? (1) ___ dog owners believe that their pet is very smart. Thats probably because dogs can learn to do tricks and useful tasks. For example, there are dogs that look (2) people who can't walk ~ they bring them things and (3) ____ on the television for them. There are even hero dogs who saved their families from fires. The people were (4) ___ asleep in their beds, but the dogs woke them up. ‘We use 10 tests to measure human intelligence, butare there (5)___ tests to measure dog intelligence? Some scientists are (6) __ about this and they are looking (7) __it. In one test, (8) __ dog needs to solve a problem, such as getting something that is difficult to reach. The smartest dogs find a solution quickly. Could ‘your dog pass the test? 1 AMuch = BEvery Cots. D Most 2 Aup Bafter Con D forward 3 Atum — Bput Copen have 4 Avery Bdeep Cast. += Dong 5 Agenerous Breliable Cnegative D popular 6 Acurious B personal C creative D polite 7 Act Bover into Dup 8 Abothof Bmany Call Deachv ri] GUID cil eee ene GD choose the correct words or phrases to complete the exam skill advice. 1 Ifyou are writing to a friend or close family member, your letter/email should be formal / friendly and conversational 2. It is /isn’t fine to use informal words and phrases, contractions and exclamation marks. WD) Read the exam task and then read the letter. Did Alina include all the necessary information in her answer? This is part of a letter you received from a friend: We're doing a school project about family and friends in different countries and | wondered if you could tell me about you! Could you tell me about a festival you celebrate as a family? | What activities do you usually do with your friends? Write your letter. Dear Paula, Thanks for your letter! Well dene on getting your karate green bel! Your project about family and friends sounds interesting Like many Polish files we love celebrating Smigus Dyngus. 15 on Easter Monday and you have to pour water on people! Its great fu. Lalo lots of diferent things with my friends. For example we enjy going te each others’ houses, and we love going to music concerts, Actually, i going to one on Friday! hope that helps Let me know ifyou need any more information. Next time {write (tell you all about the concert! All the best! Love, Alina WB) Read the exam task in Exercise 2 again. Complete the paragraph plan with notes for your answer. Part Purpose “My notes Paragraph 4 | thank the person for their letter/ email and refer to a piece of news they wrote about Paragraph 2 | refer to their project, say which festival you celebrate Paragraph 3 | talk about some activities you do with your friends Paragraph 4 | say you hope it helps and mention something you're going to do or something about your life Complete the opening and closing expressions with one word. Then write O (opening) or C (closing). 1 Ym______youenjoyea your party! _] 5 T've got to go now as tea’s ready. 2 on passing your violin exam! 6 _ wishes] JT 7 Thanks much for your leter. 4 Nexttimet Tiltellyouallaboutit] 8 was lovely to get your email |]PROGRESS CHECK GD choose the correct words or phrases. 1 A: Dad looks / is looking for Ashley. 4 A: Here are the tests. Please give one to each / B: I think / am thinking she walks / each of the student {is walking the dog. IK, but some of / some of the students aren't 2 A: It's nearly winter again. I hate / am hating here today. ‘winter! It’s awful. 5 A: All/ Every people with blue eyes share the B: I agree / am agreeing. The weather gets / ‘same ancestor. is getting cold very quickly. ‘B: That's an interesting fact! I know lots / many of 3 A:You don’t like / aren’t liking my boyfriend. people with blue eyes. B: That's not true.I do like / Do I like him, but Both / Both of us need a break. Come on, let's go out, sometimes he talks / is talking too much. 'B: I'm sorry but I haven't got some / much time today. WD) complete the sentences with the words in the box. [awake [big | creative] deep | personal |reiable [serous [shy | 1 Jason is very When he says he will 5 Stop laughing! This is not a time for jokes; please do something, he does it be 2 It’s 2 o'clock in the morning, but Tina is wide 6 The celebrity doesn’t want to answer any ae ee questions, 3 People who are__findiit very difficult to 7 Willisit trouble because he broke ‘make friends. his dad's camera. 4 The radio DJ that I listen to every morning has 8 Although I'mnot__, 1 do like going to a voice, galleries and looking at art. Cumulative progress 1/33 956789 10 1) 2 =] WD) Write one word in each gap. Otai the licemam Otzi the Iceman lived a (1) time ago. Two German hikers discovered his frozen body in 1991 in the mountains between Austria and Italy. Both (2) the hikers were shocked when they found him. He looked like he was (3) asleep in the snow, but he was dead. Before the discovery, we had (4) information about early Europeans. What did they look like? What did they wear? How did they live? But by studying Otzi’s body, clothes, tools and weapons, scientists now have 6 knowledge about the past. When Otzi died 5,300 years ago he was in his forties, about 157 centimetres tall and weighed about 61 kilograms. These (6) the facts. Unfortunately, we don’t know anything about his (7)__- was he curious, shy, creative? Maybe one day, we will know. Until then, there’s plenty of information about Otzi that you can ® up online. He's got his own website.