NAME
7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
G R AM MAR
1 Complete the sentences with the verbs. Use the
present perfect or the past simple.
Example: I’ve been (be) a teacher for three years.
1 How long __________ you __________ (live) in this
house?
2 My father __________ (not study) languages at
school.
3 I __________ (know) Billy since I was a child.
4 __________ you __________ (meet) any interesting
people at the party last week?
5 Sarah __________ (move) to Spain last year.
6 Harry __________ (work) here for years – he knows
everything about the job.
7 I __________ (not see) my brother since last April.
8 I __________ (speak) to my boss about holidays
yesterday.
8
2 Complete the sentences with used to, didn’t use to,
or Did … use to.
Example: I used to go out a lot, but now I stay at home.
1 Tom __________ live in a flat, but now he lives in a
house.
2 __________ Sam __________ be in the football
team?
3 I __________ like Anna, but now I think she’s really
nice.
4 These days, I get up at 7 a.m., but I __________ have
to get up at 5.30!
5 They __________ eat meat, but now they do.
6 __________ you __________ have long hair when
you were young?
6 5 I can’t climb trees. I’m scared of __________.
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3 Rewrite the sentences in the present or past passive.
Example: Van Gogh painted this picture of sunflowers.
This picture of sunflowers was painted by Van Gogh.
1 A girl from our class won the competition.
The competition _________________.
2 My father built this house 20 years ago.
This house _________________.
3 Pierce Brosnan plays the part of James Bond.
The part of James Bond _________________.
4 Shakespeare didn’t write War and Peace!
War and Peace _________________.
5 Our school prefers modern teaching methods.
Modern teaching methods _________________.
6 Pollution harms the environment.
The environment _________________.
6
Grammar total 20
VO C AB U L ARY
4 Complete the sentences with the words.
dogs spiders open spaces heights
flying water closed spaces
Example: I won’t go in an aeroplane. I’m afraid of flying.
1 I’m terrified of __________. I hate all their long,
hairy legs.
2 I never go in lifts. I hate __________.
3 I haven’t been in a swimming pool for years. I’m
frightened of __________.
4 I don’t really like going out of the house. I have a
phobia about __________.
6 I don’t like __________. I’m always afraid they’re
going to bite me, and I hate it when they bark.
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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

5 Complete the phrases with the correct verb. P R O N U N C IATI O N
Example: be born 7 Write the words in the correct column.
1 ____ to primary school
designed directed used worked
2 ____ to secondary school based invented
3 ____ to university
4 ____ work
5 ____ in love /Id/
6 ____ married
1 __________
designed 2 __________ 3 __________
7 ____ children
__________ __________ __________
8 ____ divorced
8
5
6 Write the names of the school subjects.
8 Underline the stressed syllable.
Example: I learned English and French at school. foreign
languages Example: retire
1 Tom was never very good at numbers. 1 uniform
m__________ 2 divorced
2 Mary loved reading books. l__________ 3 separate
3 Ben was the best at computers. t__________ 4 science
4 I didn’t understand physics or chemistry. 5 children
5
s__________
5 Hannah enjoyed learning about kings and queens. Pronunciation total 10
h__________ Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
6 Billy was good at football. s__________
6
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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

G R AM MAR 3 Complete the sentences with the verbs. Use the
present perfect or the past simple.
1 Complete the sentences with used to, didn’t use to
or Did … use to. Example: Did you meet (meet) any interesting people at
the party last week?
Example: These days, I get up at 7 o’clock, but I used to
have to get up at 5.30! 1 I __________ (not see) my uncle since 1998.
1 __________ you __________ have long hair when 2 Claire __________ (move) to France last year.
you were young? 3 How long __________ you __________ (live) in this
2 They __________ eat meat, but now they do. house?
3 Brenda __________ live in a flat, but now she lives 4 Brian __________ (work) here for years – he knows
in a house. everything about the job.
4 I __________ stay at home, but now I go out a lot. 5 I __________ (speak) to my boss about a pay rise
yesterday.
5 I __________ like Miguel, but now I think he’s really
nice. 6 I __________ (know) Yolanda since I was a child.
6 __________ Jordan __________ be in the basketball 7 I __________ (be) a journalist for two years.
team? 8 My mum __________ (not study) technology at
6 school.
8
2 Rewrite the sentences in the present or past passive. Grammar total 20
Example: Shakespeare didn’t write War and Peace! VO C AB U L ARY
War and Peace wasn’t written by Shakespeare! 4 Complete the phrases with the correct verb.
1 Pollution harms the environment.
Example: be born
The environment _________________.
1 ____ to primary school
2 Our school prefers modern teaching methods.
2 ____ to secondary school
Modern teaching methods _________________.
3 ____ to university
3 A teacher from our school won the marathon.
4 ____ work
The marathon _________________.
5 ____ in love
4 Van Gogh painted this picture of sunflowers.
6 ____ married
This picture of sunflowers _________________.
7 ____ children
5 Orlando Bloom plays the part of Legolas.
8 ____ divorced
The part of Legolas _________________. 8
6 My father built this house before I was born.
This house _________________.
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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

5 Write the names of the school subjects. P R O N U N C IATI O N
Example: I didn’t understand physics or chemistry. 7 Underline the stressed syllable.
science
Example: retire
1 Billy was good at football. s__________
1 children
2 Hannah enjoyed learning about kings and queens.
2 separate
h__________
3 divorced
3 Tom was never very good at numbers.
4 uniform
m__________
5 science
4 I learned English and French at school. 5
f __________ l__________
5 Ben was the best at computers. t__________ 8 Write the words in the correct column.
6 Mary loved reading books. l__________
6 designed directed used worked
based invented

6 Complete the sentences with the words.

dogs spiders open spaces heights /Id/
flying water closed spaces
1 __________
worked 2 __________ 3 __________
Example: I don’t really like going out of the house.
I have a phobia about open spaces. __________ __________ __________
1 I don’t like __________. I’m always afraid they’re 5
going to bite me, and I hate it when they bark.
2 I can’t climb trees. I’m scared of __________. Pronunciation total 10
3 I’m terrified of __________. I hate all their long, Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
hairy legs.
4 I won’t go in an aeroplane. I’m afraid of__________.
5 I haven’t been in the sea for years. I’m frightened of
__________.
6 I never go in lifts. I hate __________.
6
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7 Reading and Writing A

R EAD I N G 4 People with phobias can be unpopular.

1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
5 People with phobias often feel they are in real
Do you have a phobia? danger.

Are you terrified at the thought of getting on an A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
aeroplane? Do you worry about spiders every time you go 6 People with phobias sometimes have problems
into the bathroom? Would you rather walk up 100 steps breathing.
than get into a lift? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these or
similar questions, you may have a phobia!
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
If you have a phobia, don’t worry. You’re not alone. It’s 7 Some people see the object of their phobia every day.
estimated that about 10% of the world’s population have a
phobia about something. The fear of flying, the fear of
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
heights, the fear of being in closed spaces or being in open 8 The writer has a fear of heights.
spaces are some of the most common phobias people
have. However, there are hundreds of other unusual
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
phobias too, which are just as bad. Did you know that 9 Yoga can help you relax.
some people have a fear of clowns? Can you believe that A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
some people are afraid of fish and that others are scared
of garlic? Then there’s the fear of falling in love, the fear of 10 Doctors can’t help people with phobias.
rain, the fear of the moon, and the fear of the stars! The A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
list is endless.
For most people who don’t have phobias, these ideas 10
are difficult to understand. Even people with phobias
usually know that there’s no real danger. However, they
cannot control their fears. When some people think about
2 Answer the questions.
the object of their phobia, their heart starts beating very 1 How many people have phobias?
quickly and they find it difficult to breathe. This is a natural
__________________________________________
reaction to fear, but it can make life difficult if it happens all
the time. 2 How do most people feel about phobias?
So if you have a phobia, what can you do about it? In __________________________________________
some cases, you can simply avoid the situation. If you have
a fear of heights, don’t climb a mountain! However, in 3 What physical reaction do some people have?
other cases, it’s not so easy. What can you do if you’re __________________________________________
terrified of vegetables? Some people try relaxation
4 What can people with phobias do to relax?
techniques such as yoga or meditation. Some find that
physical exercise can help. Others change their diet and __________________________________________
stop having alcohol, coffee, and other unhealthy things. 5 What changes do some people make to their lives?
Many people find writing about their phobia helps them
understand what is happening to them. But if none of __________________________________________
these ideas help you, go and see your doctor. He or she 5
may suggest psychotherapy, or even hypnosis.
Reading total 15
Example: The writer thinks you may have a phobia if WR ITI N G
you’re frightened of more than one thing.
Write a biography of a famous person. Include as
A True ■ B False ■
✓ C Doesn’t say ■ much of this information as you can:
1 According to the article, everybody has a phobia.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
•• where / when born?
alive / dead?
2 The writer thinks that unusual phobias are worse •• married?
what / famous for?
than common phobias.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ • what / you like about him/her? 10
3 The writer thinks that some phobias are silly. Reading and Writing total 25
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■

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7 Reading and Writing B

R EAD I N G 4 People with phobias can be lonely.

1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
5 People with phobias always believe they are in
Do you have a phobia? danger.

Are you terrified at the thought of getting on an A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
aeroplane? Do you worry about spiders every time you go 6 If you have a phobia, it can change the way your
into the bathroom? Would you rather walk up 100 steps heart beats.
than get into a lift? If the answer is ‘yes’ to any of these or
similar questions, you may have a phobia!
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
If you have a phobia, don’t worry. You’re not alone. It’s 7 It isn’t easy to avoid a lot of phobias.
estimated that about 10% of the world’s population have a
phobia about something. The fear of flying, the fear of
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
heights, the fear of being in closed spaces or being in open 8 The writer doesn’t have any phobias.
spaces are some of the most common phobias people
have. However, there are hundreds of other unusual
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
phobias too, which are just as bad. Did you know that 9 Writing about your phobia can help you to
some people have a fear of clowns? Can you believe that understand it.
some people are afraid of fish and that others are scared A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
of garlic? Then there’s the fear of falling in love, the fear of
rain, the fear of the moon, and the fear of the stars! The 10 The writer doesn’t think hypnosis will help.
list is endless. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
For most people who don’t have phobias, these ideas 10
are difficult to understand. Even people with phobias
usually know that there’s no real danger. However, they
cannot control their fears. When some people think about 2 Answer the questions.
the object of their phobia, their heart starts beating very
1 What are four of the most common phobias?
quickly and they find it difficult to breathe. This is a natural
reaction to fear, but it can make life difficult if it happens all __________________________________________
the time. 2 How do some people feel about their phobias?
So if you have a phobia, what can you do about it? In
some cases, you can simply avoid the situation. If you have __________________________________________
a fear of heights, don’t climb a mountain! However, in 3 What happens when people are afraid?
other cases, it’s not so easy. What can you do if you’re
terrified of vegetables? Some people try relaxation __________________________________________
techniques such as yoga or meditation. Some find that 4 What changes can you make to your food and drink
physical exercise can help. Others change their diet and which might help?
stop having alcohol, coffee, and other unhealthy things.
__________________________________________
Many people find writing about their phobia helps them
understand what is happening to them. But if none of 5 Why do some people do yoga?
these ideas help you, go and see your doctor. He or she __________________________________________
may suggest psychotherapy, or even hypnosis.
5

Example: The writer thinks you may have a phobia if Reading total 15
you’re frightened of more than one thing. WR ITI N G
A True ■ B False ■
✓ C Doesn’t say ■
Write a biography of a famous person. Include as
1 According to the article, nobody really has a phobia. much of this information as you can:
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ •• where / when born?
2 The writer thinks that common phobias are worse alive / dead?
than unusual phobias. •• married?
what / famous for?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ • what / you like about him/her?
3 The writer doesn’t believe some people who say they 10
have phobias.
Reading and Writing total 25
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■

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7 Listening and speaking A 7 Listening and speaking B

LI STE N I N G
Listen to the programme about inventions. Complete
the information.
1 Josephine Cochrane invented the dishwasher in
__________.
2 __________ were invented by Mary Anderson.
3 Over 55 million __________ are used every day.
4 Bette Nesmith Graham had a job as a __________.
5 Kevlar was a stronger material than __________.
LI STE N I N G
Listen to the programme about inventions. Complete
the information.
1 Josephine Cochrane was an __________ woman.
2 Mary Anderson invented windscreen wipers in
__________.
3 Over __________ disposable nappies are used every day.
4 Bette Nesmith Graham became rich after she invented
__________.
5 Kevlar was used to make __________.

Listening total 10 Listening total 10

Speaking total 15 Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25 Listening and Speaking total 25

S P EAKI N G Student A S P EAKI N G Student B

1 Ask your partner these questions. 1 Ask your partner these questions.
1 How long have you known your best friend? 1 How long have you known your oldest friend?
2 Where did you meet? 2 Where did you meet?
3 How long have you lived in this place? 3 How long have you lived in your flat?
4 Have you ever lived in another town or country? 4 Where did you live before?
5 How long have you had your job? 5 How long have you been an English student?
6 What did you do before? 6 Why did you decide to learn?

2 Read the information about the history of the 2 Ask your partner about the history of the
hamburger and answer your partner’s questions. hamburger. Use the present or past passive.
Use the past or present passive.
•• when / first hamburger dish / introduce / in America?
what / call?
The Hamburger
19th century: first hamburger-style dish introduced in •• when / first hamburgers / sell?
when / Big Mac / introduce?
America / called Hamburg-style beef
1920s: hamburgers first sold in America • how many / hamburgers / eat / in America / today?
1940s: first Macdonald’s restaurant opened
1968: Big Mac introduced 3 Read the information about the history of trainers
Today: millions of hamburgers eaten in America and answer your partner’s questions. Use the past
or present passive.
3 Ask your partner about the history of trainers. Trainers
Use the present or past passive. trainers first appeared in America
•• where / trainers / first appear?
who / invent?
invented by Bill Bowerman and Phil Knight
1964: their first company opened
•• when / first company / open?
company’s name / change to?
1968: company changed its name to Nike
Today: millions of trainers sold every year
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8 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
G R AM MAR
1 Underline the correct word(s).
Example: Did you go somewhere / anywhere /
anything nice at the weekend?
1 She didn’t do nothing / something / anything last
night.
2 You eat too much / little / many sweet things.
3 I usually have a few / little / enough milk in my
coffee.
4 Is there anybody / nobody / anywhere at home
today?
5 I don’t want something / nothing / anything to eat.
6 These shoes aren’t big too / enough / very.
7 Anyone / Someone / Something left their bag in the
classroom.
8 He has too many / too much / too money. He can’t
spend it!
8
2 Complete the sentences with the correct words.
Example: What time did you get up?
get up you you get up
1 This film’s boring. Turn __________.
off it it off
2 I don’t want this dress. Give __________.
it away away it
3 These jeans are nice. Put __________.
them on on them
4 What are you doing? I’m __________.
looking my phone for looking for my phone
5 Can you __________ this evening?
look after your brother look your brother after
6 Tom rang. Can you call __________?
back him him back
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3 Complete the dialogues with one word.
Example: ‘I like reading.’ ‘So do I.’
1 ‘I don’t like football.’ ‘__________ do I.’
2 ‘I went to Italy last year.’ ‘So __________ I.’
3 ‘I can speak French.’ ‘So __________ I.’
4 ‘I’m not English.’ ‘Neither __________ I.’
5 ‘I didn’t enjoy the book.’ ‘Neither __________ I.’
6 ‘I’ve seen a crocodile.’ ‘So __________ I.’
6
Grammar total 20
VO C AB U L ARY
4 Choose from the pairs of adjectives to complete the
sentences.
boring / bored exciting / excited
interested / interesting relaxing / relaxed
depressing / depressed tired / tiring
Example: The film was really boring. I nearly fell asleep.
1 I felt very __________ yesterday because I failed an
exam.
2 Yoga is very __________. It helps me forget all my
stress.
3 The match was really __________. Our team scored
in the last minute.
4 I’m not __________ in sport. I prefer music.
5 I was __________ yesterday. I had nothing to do.
6 Walking around the shopping centre was quite
__________. I need a rest!
6
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8 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

5 Complete the phrasal verbs. P R O N U N C IATI O N
Example: Your room’s a mess! Put away those clothes! 7 Write the words in the correct place.
1 Turn the music __________. The neighbours can
hear it! enough too hungry many gym diet

2 Ben doesn’t get __________ with his brother. They

argue all the time.
3 You need to fill __________ a form if you want a
new passport.
__________
enough 1 __________ 2 __________
4 The test will be __________ in ten minutes. Please
check your work.
5 I’m going to look __________ some information on
the Internet.
6 Can you find __________ about cheap hotels in 3 __________ 4 __________ 5 __________
Paris, please.
5
7 He gave __________ smoking last week.
8 I stayed __________ really late last night and now
I’m tired. 8 Underline the stressed syllable.
8
Example: identical
1 investigate
6 Complete the sentences with the correct word.
2 diet
Example: He looks just like his brother. 3 nobody
like as same
4 however
1 I’ve got the same dress __________ Lisa.
5 enough
like both as
5
2 I hate sport and __________ does my sister.
similar so neither Pronunciation total 10
3 The two girls are__________ good at French. Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
neither both same
4 Our names are very __________. She’s called Ann
and I’m called Anna.
same similar like
5 Mark doesn’t work hard and __________ does Ben.
neither so also
6 My dog looks __________ your dog.
similar like both
6
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8 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

G R AM MAR 3 Underline the correct word(s).
1 Complete the sentences with the correct words. Example: Is there anybody / nobody / anywhere at
home today?
Example: What are you doing? I’m looking for my phone.
1 Anyone / Someone / Something left their bag on
looking my phone for looking for my phone the bus.
1 You mum phoned. Can you call __________? 2 They don’t want something / nothing / anything
back her her back to drink.
2 Can you __________ this evening? 3 I didn’t do nothing / something / anything last
look after the baby look the baby after night.

3 This film’s boring. Turn __________. 4 This shirt isn’t big too / enough / very.

off it it off 5 He has too many / too much / too money. He can’t
spend it!
4 What time did __________?
6 I usually have a few / little / enough milk in my tea.
get up she she get up
7 Did you go somewhere / anywhere / anything nice
5 This dress is nice. Put __________. on Sunday?
it on on it 8 You eat too much / little / many sweet things.
6 I don’t want these jeans. Give __________. 8
them away away them
Grammar total 20
6
VO C AB U L ARY

2 Complete the dialogues with one word. 4 Complete the phrasal verbs.

Example: ‘I’m not English.’ ‘Neither am I.’
1 ‘I’ve seen an elephant.’ ‘So __________ I.’
2 ‘I didn’t enjoy the film.’ ‘Neither __________ I.’
3 ‘I don’t like tennis.’ ‘__________ do I.’
4 ‘I like music.’ ‘__________ do I.’
5 ‘I can speak German.’ ‘So __________ I.’
6 ‘I went to Poland last year.’ ‘So __________ I.’
6
Example: The test will be over in ten minutes. Please
check your work.
1 He gave __________ smoking last week.
2 I’m going to look __________ some information on
the Internet.
3 Turn the television __________. It’s too noisy!
4 Can you find __________ about flights to Paris,
please?
5 I stayed __________ really late last night and now
I’m tired.
6 You need to fill __________ a form if youwant to
join the sports club.
7 This room’s a mess! Put __________ those clothes!
8 Matthew doesn’t get __________ with his sister.
They argue all the time.
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8 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

5 Complete the sentences with the correct word. P R O N U N C IATI O N
Example: Our names are very similar. She’s called Ann 7 Underline the stressed syllable.
and I’m called Anna.
Example: relax
same similar like
1 enough
1 His dog looks __________ my dog.
2 nobody
similar like both
3 diet
2 Scott doesn’t work hard, and __________ does
Darren. 4 investigate
neither so also 5 however
5
3 I’ve got the same shoes __________ Francesca.
like both as
8 Write the words in the correct place.
4 She looks just __________ her mother.
like as same enough too hungry many gym diet
5 The two sisters are__________ good at English.
neither both same
6 I hate football, and __________ does my dad.
similar so neither __________
too 1 __________ 2 __________
6

6 Choose from the pairs of adjectives to complete the

sentences.
3 __________ 4 __________ 5 __________
boring / bored exciting / excited
interested / interesting relaxing / relaxed 5
depressing / depressed tired / tiring
Pronunciation total 10
Example: I’m not interested in sport. I prefer music.
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
1 Walking around the shopping centre was quite
__________. I need a rest!
2 I was __________ yesterday. I had nothing to do.
3 I felt very __________ yesterday because I failed an
exam.
4 The film was really __________. I nearly fell asleep.
5 The match was really __________. Our team scored
in the last minute.
6 Yoga is very __________. It helps me forget all my
stress.
6
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8 Reading and Writing A

R EAD I N G 6 Jane decided _____.

1 Read the article about sleep and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A not to read in bed ■ B to read more exciting
books ■ C to read books she didn’t usually read ■
Six months ago, Jane Walker felt moody and irritable. She 7 Jane also tried _____.
couldn’t concentrate and the quality of her work was getting
worse. She knew she wasn’t getting enough sleep, so she
A relaxing exercises ■ B listening to tapes
decided to see a sleep therapist. in bed ■ C speaking to friends ■
‘I have a very stressful job. Six months ago, I often worked 8 Jane felt better _____.
until midnight, drove home, had something to eat, went to
bed, and then got up at five in the morning. I decided to see A immediately ■ B after a few days ■
a sleep therapist. She said I needed to have a regular
sleeping pattern, with seven or eight hours sleep every
C after a short time ■
night. This meant I had to go to bed at the same time every 9 She started to _____.
night and get up at the same time – even at weekends. I
decided to go to bed at eleven and get up seven.
A work longer hours ■
At first I had problems getting to sleep, so my sleep B produce better work ■ C dislike her job ■
therapist gave me a few ideas. I often used to go to the 10 Now, Jane _____.
gym late in the evening. However, this is a bad idea because
exercise can wake you up. So I started going for a walk or A never goes to bed late ■ B often reads scary
swimming at lunchtime instead. books ■ C sometimes breaks the rules ■
My therapist also suggested that I should create the right
atmosphere in my room for sleeping. Bright light tells the 10
brain that it’s time to wake up, so I bought some heavier
curtains and made sure my room was nice and dark. She
told me not to fill my brain with exciting thoughts last thing 2 Answer the questions.
at night. I like reading thrillers, but I put them away and read 1 Why did Jane use to go to bed so late?
romantic stories instead! I also bought a relaxation tape and
listened to it in bed. __________________________________________
After about a week I was more relaxed during the day and I 2 Why should people sleep in the dark?
had better concentration. The result was that I did more
work and it was better quality, too. These days, I try to stick __________________________________________
to my sleeping schedule. However, it doesn’t always work. I 3 How did Jane create a better atmosphere for sleep?
sometimes go to bed after midnight at the weekend and I
occasionally watch the odd scary movie!’ __________________________________________
4 Why did Jane start reading romantic stories?
Example: Jane went to see a therapist because her __________________________________________
moods were affecting her _____. 5 How did Jane feel after changing her lifestyle?
A social life ■ B work ■
✓ C health ■ __________________________________________
1 Jane used to go to bed straight after _____. 5
A working ■ B travelling ■ C eating ■ Reading total 15
2 The therapist advised Jane to _____.
WR ITI N G
A go to bed at a regular time ■
B get up earlier ■ C go to bed earlier ■ How do you feel about exercise? Write two paragraphs.
3 Exercising late in the day _____. Paragraph 1 the good side:

A helps you sleep ■ •• What kind of exercise do you enjoy?

How often do you do it? How does it make you feel?
B stops you from sleeping ■ C has no effect ■ Paragraph 2 the bad side:
4 Jane decided to _____. •• Can you often think of better things to do?
Do you find it doesn’t really make any difference to
A give up exercise ■ B do more exercise ■ the way you look or feel?
C exercise at a different time of day ■ 10
5 The therapist told Jane to make her room _____. Reading and Writing total 25
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R EAD I N G 6 Jane decided _____.

1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A to change the sort of books she read ■
B to only read during the day ■
Six months ago, Jane Walker felt moody and irritable. She C not to read romantic stories ■
couldn’t concentrate and the quality of her work was getting
7 Jane also tried _____.
worse. She knew she wasn’t getting enough sleep, so she
decided to see a sleep therapist. A an exercise tape ■ B watching TV ■
‘I have a very stressful job. Six months ago, I often worked C listening to tapes in bed ■
until midnight, drove home, had something to eat, went to
bed, and then got up at five in the morning. I decided to see
8 After _____, Jane began to feel better.
a sleep therapist. She said I needed to have a regular A a day ■ B about a week ■ C a few weeks ■
sleeping pattern, with seven or eight hours sleep every
9 She started to _____.
night. This meant I had to go to bed at the same time every
night and get up at the same time – even at weekends. I A enjoy her work more ■ B dislike her work ■
decided to go to bed at eleven and get up seven.
At first I had problems getting to sleep, so my sleep
C do better work ■
therapist gave me a few ideas. I often used to go to the 10 Now, Jane _____.
gym late in the evening. However, this is a bad idea because A always goes to bed really early ■
exercise can wake you up. So I started going for a walk or
swimming at lunchtime instead. B often breaks the rules ■
My therapist also suggested that I should create the right C sometimes goes to bed late ■
atmosphere in my room for sleeping. Bright light tells the 10
brain that it’s time to wake up, so I bought some heavier
curtains and made sure my room was nice and dark. She
told me not to fill my brain with exciting thoughts last thing 2 Answer the questions.
at night. I like reading thrillers, but I put them away and read 1 What did Jane often use to do after midnight?
romantic stories instead! I also bought a relaxation tape and
listened to it in bed. __________________________________________
After about a week I was more relaxed during the day and I 2 What happens if your bedroom isn’t dark enough?
had better concentration. The result was that I did more
work and it was better quality, too. These days, I try to stick __________________________________________
to my sleeping schedule. However, it doesn’t always work. I 3 What change did Jane make in her bedroom?
sometimes go to bed after midnight at the weekend and I
occasionally watch the odd scary movie!’ __________________________________________
4 Why did she stop reading thrillers?
Example: Jane went to see a therapist because her
__________________________________________
moods were affecting her _____.
5 In what way did things change for Jane?
A social life ■ B work ■
✓ C health ■
__________________________________________
1 Jane used to go to bed _____.
A at 5 a.m. ■ B after midnight ■ 5
C without eating ■ Reading total 15
2 The therapist advised Jane to _____. WR ITI N G
A go to bed later ■ B have more sleep ■ How do you feel about exercise? Write two paragraphs.
C get up earlier ■ Paragraph 1 the good side:
3 Exercising in the evening _____.
A can make sleeping more difficult ■
•• How often do you do exercise? What do you do?
Is it improving your health?
B doesn’t change the way you sleep ■ Paragraph 2 the bad side:
C can help you sleep better ■ •• How often do you feel like not doing it?
Does it really make a difference?
4 Jane decided to exercise _____. 10
A before work ■ B during the day ■ Reading and Writing total 25
C at weekends ■
5 The therapist told Jane to make her room _____.
A darker ■ B brighter ■ C more exciting ■
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8 Listening and speaking A 8 Listening and speaking B

LI STE N I N G
Listen to the interview. Cross out the wrong
information. Write the correct information.
1 He starts work at nine o’clock every day.
_____________________________________________
2 He gets up at quarter to seven.
__________________________________________
3 He used to study in the evenings.
__________________________________________
4 He often goes cycling or to the gym in the mornings.
__________________________________________
5 He usually takes his daughter to school.
__________________________________________
LI STE N I N G
Listen to the interview. Cross out the wrong
information. Write the correct information.
1 He finishes work at five o’clock every day.
__________________________________________
2 He takes two hours to travel to work.
__________________________________________
3 He often goes to the gym or for a walk in the mornings.
__________________________________________
4 He usually looks after his daughter at weekends.
__________________________________________
5 He’d prefer to have a three-day week.
__________________________________________

Listening total 10 Listening total 10

Speaking total 15 Speaking total 15
Listening and Speaking total 25 Listening and Speaking total 25

S P EAKI N G Student A S P EAKI N G Student B

1 Ask your partner these questions.
1 How often do you do exercise?
2 Do you think you get enough sleep?
3 What are your ideal working hours?
4 What’s your routine at weekends?
5 How do you think you could improve your lifestyle?
1 Ask your partner these questions.
1 How important is a healthy lifestyle?
2 How do you usually feel when you wake up?
3 Do you prefer studying in the morning or at night?
4 Do you usually relax more at weekends?
5 Could you organize your days better? How?

2 Read about Hannah and answer your partner’s 2 Ask your partner about Hannah’s typical weekday.
questions.
•• morning / evening person?
What / do / before work?
HANNAH – MORNING PERSON
Typical weekday:
•• What time / start / finish work?
Where / go / lunchtime?
Morning Evening •• What / do / evenings?
go to bed early?
6:00 a.m. – go for run read / something romantic
8:00 a.m. – start work listen / CDs
3 Read about Mick and answer your partner’s
lunchtime – go to gym eat / healthy food
questions.
4:00 p.m. – finish work 10:00 p.m. – go to bed
MICK – EVENING PERSON
Typical weekday:
3 Ask your partner about Mick’s typical weekday. Morning Evening
•• morning / evening person?
what time / wake up?
9:00 a.m. – wake up
10:00 a.m. – start work
go out with friends
watch / thriller on TV
•• what time / start / finish work?
where / go / lunchtime?
lunchtime – stay at work eat / fast food
6:00 p.m. – finish work 1:00 a.m. – go to bed
•• what / do / evenings?
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G R AM MAR
1 Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets.
Example: I usually get up (get up) at 7 o’clock.
1 He __________ (look for) a job when he leaves
university.
2 I __________ (be) to Italy three times.
3 Mike __________ (live) in France, but now he lives
in London.
4 Our office __________ (not clean) every day.
5 She __________ (not go) to the party, she went
home.
6 She left the cinema because she __________ (see)
the film before.
7 Happy anniversary! How long __________ you
__________ (marry)?
8 Sarah __________ (cook) lunch at the moment.
9 They __________ (watch) TV when we arrived.
10 __________ you ever __________ (see) a crocodile?
11 I __________ (see) David last week.
12 I don’t think it __________ (rain) tomorrow. There
aren’t any clouds.
13 Paella __________ (make) with rice.
14 They __________ (not listen) to the teacher right
now.
15 What __________ you __________ (see) when you
opened the door?
16 When I arrived, Jack __________ (already / leave) –
the house was empty.
2 Complete the sentences with one word.
Example: Where does Ben live?
1 Put ______ your coat. It’s cold outside.
2 I ______ do my homework now, I’ll do it later.
3 I went to France ______ learn French.
4 ‘Have you read the newspaper?’ ‘No, not ______.’
5 How ______ do you do exercise? Every day?
6 What ______ you do if he doesn’t ring?
7 ______ it was a cold day, she didn’t have a coat.
8 A post office is a place ______ you buy stamps.
9 She ran ______ of the house.
10 ‘I don’t like fish.’ ‘______ do I.’
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3 Underline the correct word or phrase.
Example: Have you finished your homework yet / just?
1 I’m bored. I don’t have anything / nothing to do.
2 This is the best / better pizza I’ve ever tasted.
3 They asked us what we wanted / we did want.
4 My brother’s most / more intelligent than me.
5 I mustn’t / don’t have to work today. It’s a holiday!
6 If she didn’t love him, she wouldn’t / won’t marry
him.
7 A tortoise moves more quickly / quicker than a
snail.
8 You can / should get a new job. Your boss is
horrible.
9 Swimming / Swim in the sea makes me feel great.
10 You must / mustn’t study hard. You’ve got an exam.
11 You smoke too many / too much cigarettes.
12 She said / told him she didn’t want to marry him.
13 They might / must visit us tomorrow. It depends
whether they fix the car.
14 I don’t do enough / too exercise.
14
Grammar total 40
VO C AB U L ARY
4 Underline the odd word out.
Example: funny friendly kind crowded
1 fingers legs hands arms
16 2 trousers socks shoes trainers
3 sheep chicken camel pig
4 husband wife uncle brother
5 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
5
10
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5 Complete the sentences with the correct word. 6 Write the opposite.
Example: My mum’s brother is my uncle. Example: pass fail
aunt uncle cousin 1 find __________
1 Can you turn ______ the TV? I want to watch the 2 near __________
film.
3 dangerous __________
on in off
4 patient __________
2 They ______ a really good time on holiday.
5 borrow __________
spent did had
6 push __________
3 Ann’s really ______. She always gives me presents. 6
mean lazy generous
4 They drove ______ the tunnel. 7 Write the prepositions.
through under across Example: What music do you listen to?
5 Mike ______ me he had finished his homework. 1 How long did you wait __________ a bus today?
said told replied 2 My birthday’s __________ July.
6 My sister is my uncle’s ______. 3 The ball went __________ the wall.
niece granddaughter nephew 4 I’ll meet you tomorrow __________ work – we’ll go
7 The opposite of ‘noisy’ is ‘______’. for a pizza.
safe quiet clean 5 The boy jumped __________ the river.
8 Are you looking ______ to your holiday? 6 Shall I tell you __________ the film?
for after forward 7 I often argue __________ my brother.
9 I ______ on really well with my parents. 8 I’m going to the cinema __________ Friday.
8
do get make
10 My friend’s birthday is ______ 5th September.
8 Complete the sentences with one word.
in at on
11 He came first and ______ a great prize. Example: Write down the words.

earned did won 1 You’ll have to go ______ the road, the cinema’s on
the other side.
12 I’m not ______ good at maths.
2 ______ the channel. This programme’s boring.
very incredibly bit
3 Work ______ pairs.
13 That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______
it on? 4 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go
out.
take wear try
5 Let’s ______ John to dinner.
14 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______
no one was hurt. 6 Shall we ______ sightseeing tomorrow?

immediately luckily suddenly 7 Can you ______ the dog for a walk?
14 7
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End-of-course Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A

P R O N U N C IATI O N
9 Write the words in the correct place.

again arms computer ears gym hear

heart jazz shirt skirt take used

__________
ears __________
again 1 __________
2 __________ 3 __________ 4 __________

5 __________ 6 __________ 7 __________

8 __________ 9 __________ 10 __________
10

10 Underline the stressed syllable

Example: builder
1 e-mail
2 pyjamas
3 university
4 promise
5 butterfly
6 almost
7 exist
8 journey
9 prefer
10 nothing
10
Pronunciation total 20
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End-of-course Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

G R AM MAR 3 Complete the sentences. Use the verbs in brackets.
1 Complete the sentences with one word. Example: I usually get up (get up) at 7 o’clock.
Example: How often do you do exercise? Every day? 1 David __________ (cook) lunch at the moment.
1 She ran ______ of the house. 2 He __________ (not listen) to music now.
2 What ______ you do if he doesn’t ring? 3 Paella __________ (make) with rice.
3 Put ______ your coat. It’s cold outside. 4 I don’t think it __________ (rain) tomorrow. There
aren’t any clouds.
4 A post office is a place ______ you buy stamps.
5 I __________ (see) Marco last night.
5 ‘I don’t like fish.’ ‘______ do I.’
6 __________ you ever __________ (see) a dolphin?
6 I went to France ______ learn French.
7 They __________ (watch) a film when we arrived.
7 ______ does Ben live?
8 When I arrived, Richard __________ (already /
8 I ______ do my homework now, I’ll do it later. leave) – the house was empty.
9 ______ it was a cold day, she didn’t have a coat. 9 Happy anniversary! How long __________ you
10 ‘Have you read the newspaper?’ ‘No, not ______.’ __________ (marry)?
10 10 What __________ you __________ (see) when you
opened the door?
2 Underline the correct word or phrase. 11 We __________ (not go) to the party, we went to the
theatre.
Example: This is the best / better wine I’ve ever tasted. 12 Our classroom __________ (not clean) every day.
1 I’m bored. I don’t have anything / nothing to do. 13 Margaret __________ (live) in Edinburgh, but now
2 They asked us what we wanted / we did want. she lives in Belfast.
3 A tortoise moves more quickly / quicker than a 14 I __________ (be) to Canada three times.
snail. 15 He __________ (look for) a job when he leaves
4 I mustn’t / don’t have to work today. It’s a holiday! school.
5 Swimming / Swim in the sea makes me feel great. 16 She left the cinema because she __________ (see)
the film before.
6 You smoke too many / too much cigarettes.
16
7 They might / must visit us tomorrow. It depends
whether they fix the car. Grammar total 40
8 Have you finished your homework yet / just? VO C AB U L ARY
9 I don’t do enough / too exercise. 4 Write the opposite.
10 She said / told him she didn’t want to marry him.
Example: patient impatient
11 You must / mustn’t study hard. You’ve got an exam.
1 push __________
12 You can / should get a new job. Your boss is
2 borrow __________
horrible.
3 find __________
13 If she didn’t love him, she wouldn’t / won’t marry
him. 4 pass __________
14 I’m most / more intelligent than my brother. 5 dangerous __________
14 6 near __________
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5 Complete the sentences with one word. 7 Are you looking ______ to your holiday?

Example: Work in pairs. for after forward

1 Shall we ______ sightseeing tomorrow? 8 My mum’s brother is my ______.

2 ______ your bed and tidy your room before you go aunt uncle cousin
out. 9 Linda ______ me she had finished her homework.
3 You’ll have to go ______ the road, the book shop’s said told replied
on the other side. 10 The opposite of ‘noisy’ is ‘______’.
4 Let’s ______ Harry and Isabella to dinner. safe quiet clean
5 Can you ______ the dog for a walk? 11 They drove ______ the tunnel.
6 ______ the channel. This programme’s boring. through under across
7 Write ______ the words. 12 My boyfriend’s really ______. He always gives me
7
presents.
mean lazy generous
6 Write the prepositions.
13 They ______ a really good time on holiday.
Example: I’ll see you tomorrow at work. Don’t be late! spent did had
1 I often argue __________ my brother. 14 Can you turn ______ the TV? I want to watch the
2 The dog jumped __________ the river. film.
3 How long did you wait __________ a bus this on in off
morning? 14
4 Shall I tell you __________ the film?
5 We’re going to the cinema _____________ Sunday. 8 Underline the odd word out.
6 The ball went __________ the wall and we lost it. Example: husband wife uncle brother
7 What music do you listen __________? 1 fly mosquito dolphin wasp
8 Is your birthday __________ October? 2 sheep chicken camel pig
8
3 trousers socks shoes trainers
4 funny friendly kind crowded
7 Complete the sentences with the correct word.
5 fingers legs hands arms
Example: My sister is my uncle’s niece. 5
niece granddaughter nephew Vocabulary total 40
1 The plane made an emergency landing, but ______ P R O N U N C IATI O N
no one was hurt.
immediately luckily suddenly 9 Underline the stressed syllable.
2 That skirt looks nice. Would you like to ______ Example: builder
it on? 1 exist
take wear try 2 university
3 He came first and ______ a great prize. 3 journey
earned did won 4 almost
4 I’m not ______ good at geography. 5 nothing
very incredibly bit 6 pyjamas
5 I ______ on really well with my parents. 7 prefer
do get make 8 promise
6 My brother’s birthday is ______ 14th February. 9 e-mail
in at on 10 butterfly
10
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End-of-course Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B

10 Write the words in the correct place.

again arms computer ears gym hear

heart jazz shirt skirt take used

__________
shirt __________
arms 1 __________
2 __________ 3 __________ 4 __________

5 __________ 6 __________ 7 __________

8 __________ 9 __________ 10 __________
10
Pronunciation total 20
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End-of-course Reading and Writing A

R EAD I N G 5 Alana doesn’t recommend getting water from plants.

1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
6 Alana says it’s always safe to eat insects.

How to Survive in the Jungle A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■

7 Alana has been poisoned by a plant before.
Last week in our series ‘Life in the Jungle’ we looked at the
some of the most fascinating jungles in the world. In this week’s A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
feature, we’re looking at how to survive in the jungle. Alana 8 You shouldn’t use a lighter to make a fire in the
Harris gives us some ideas. jungle.
When you’re in the jungle, you need to leave all your
luxuries at home! That means, forget your mobile phone, A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
your favourite coffee, your chocolate bars, and your CD 9 Mosquitoes will bite you if you don’t have insect
player. When you’re in the jungle, you need only four repellent.
things – water, food, shelter, and fire. You can find all of
these easily, but you must know what to look for. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
Let’s start with water. Even though there’s a lot of 10 It’s a good idea to learn about the stars.
water in most tropical environments, you may not find it
immediately. One way to discover it is to follow animals A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
and birds, as they need liquid regularly. Insects can also be 10
a good sign, because they usually build their nests near
water. However, don’t only look for rivers. You can also
find water in plants such as vines, roots, and palm trees. 2 Answer the questions.
You can usually find a lot of food in the jungle, but you
1 What things are necessary for jungle survival?
must be happy to eat things you wouldn’t normally want
to, for example, insects. However, you need to know the __________________________________________
difference between those you can eat and those that are 2 What two places does Alana say you can get water
poisonous, so start reading about them now! For cooking from?
and for warmth, collect dry firewood, leaves, and grass.
Then make fire using dry sticks – or take a box of matches __________________________________________
or a lighter with you! 3 What does Alana say you could bring from home?
The type of shelter you need depends on the weather
and the kind of animals that are in the jungle. Malaria-
__________________________________________
carrying mosquitoes and other insects can be very 4 What do you need to learn about insects?
dangerous, so protect yourself against bites. If you don’t
__________________________________________
have any insect repellent, try putting mud on your skin.
Of course, if you’re lost in the jungle, you’ll want to get 5 What three ways does Alana suggest for finding your
home again. The sun and stars can help you find your way, way home?
so you might want to study astronomy. Alternatively, when __________________________________________
you find a river, follow it. People usually live near rivers, so 5
if you walk along the river bank, eventually you’ll find a
village. Reading total 15
WR ITI N G
Example: This is the first article in the series. Write about your most memorable holiday. Answer
A True ■ B False ■
✓ C Doesn’t say ■ the questions.
1 Alana Harris has been to the jungle several times. 1 Where did you go?
2 Where did you stay?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 3 Who did you go with?
2 She suggests taking one luxury food item. 4 What were the best moments?
5 What were the worst moments?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 6 Why is it memorable?
3 Animals can lead you to water. 10
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ Reading and Writing total 25
4 Insects can survive a long time without drinking.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
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End-of-course Reading and Writing B

R EAD I N G 5 Alana explains how to get the water out of plants.

1 Read the article and tick (✓) A, B, or C. A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
6 Alana warns about dangerous insects.

How to Survive in the Jungle A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■

7 Alana has never eaten an insect.
Last week in our series ‘Life in the Jungle’ we looked at the
some of the most fascinating jungles in the world. In this week’s A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
feature, we’re looking at how to survive in the jungle. Alana 8 You should never use matches in the jungle.
Harris gives us some ideas.
When you’re in the jungle, you need to leave all your A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
luxuries at home! That means, forget your mobile phone, 9 Alana always carries an insect repellent.
your favourite coffee, your chocolate bars, and your CD
player. When you’re in the jungle, you need only four A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
things – water, food, shelter, and fire. You can find all of 10 Learning about the sun can help you find your way.
these easily, but you must know what to look for.
Let’s start with water. Even though there’s a lot of A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
water in most tropical environments, you may not find it 10
immediately. One way to discover it is to follow animals
and birds, as they need liquid regularly. Insects can also be
a good sign, because they usually build their nests near 2 Answer the questions.
water. However, don’t only look for rivers. You can also
1 What does Alana think about taking luxuries to the
find water in plants such as vines, roots, and palm trees.
jungle?
You can usually find a lot of food in the jungle, but you
must be happy to eat things you wouldn’t normally want __________________________________________
to, for example, insects. However, you need to know the 2 Which plants can you get water from?
difference between those you can eat and those that are
poisonous, so start reading about them now! For cooking __________________________________________
and for warmth, collect dry firewood, leaves, and grass. 3 What ways does Alana suggest for lighting a fire?
Then make fire using dry sticks – or take a box of matches
or a lighter with you!
__________________________________________
The type of shelter you need depends on the weather 4 Why should you read about insects before you go to
and the kind of animals that are in the jungle. Malaria- the jungle?
carrying mosquitoes and other insects can be very
__________________________________________
dangerous, so protect yourself against bites. If you don’t
have any insect repellent, try putting mud on your skin. 5 What three things can help you if you get lost?
Of course, if you’re lost in the jungle, you’ll want to get __________________________________________
home again. The sun and stars can help you find your way,
so you might want to study astronomy. Alternatively, when 5
you find a river, follow it. People usually live near rivers, so
if you walk along the river bank, eventually you’ll find a
Reading total 15
village. WR ITI N G
Write about your most memorable holiday. Answer
Example: This is the first article in the series. the questions.
A True ■ B False ■
✓ C Doesn’t say ■ 1 Where did you go?
2 Who did you go with?
1 Alana Harris has never been to the jungle. 3 Where did you stay?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 4 What were the best moments?
5 What were the worst moments?
2 She doesn’t suggest taking any luxury food items.
6 Why is it memorable?
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■ 10
3 Animals don’t have to drink very often. Reading and Writing total 25
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■
4 Watching insects can help you find water.
A True ■ B False ■ C Doesn’t say ■

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End-of-course Listening A End-of-course Listening B

LI STE N I N G LI STE N I N G
1 Listen to five callers on a radio programme talking 1 Listen to five callers on a radio programme talking
about positive thinking. Write the letter (A–E) next about positive thinking. Write the letter (A–E) next
to each caller. to each caller.
People Opinion People Opinion
Caller 1 ■ A thinks we should concentrate on the Caller 1 ■ A thinks we should help other people
good things that happen to us. feel more positive.
Caller 2 ■ B thinks we should forget about things Caller 2 ■ B thinks we shouldn’t read about bad
we’ve done wrong. things all the time.
Caller 3 ■ C thinks we should try to make other Caller 3 ■ C thinks we shouldn’t think about
people feel better. things we’ve done wrong.
Caller 4 ■ D thinks we should tell ourselves that Caller 4 ■ D thinks we should think about the
we will be successful. good things that happen.
Caller 5 ■ E thinks we shouldn’t think about bad Caller 5 ■ E thinks we shouldn’t think we’ll
things which happen in the world. always fail.
5 5

2 Listen to the TV programme and complete the
information.
Sofia Coppola
1
She was born in ________ in New York.
She left school and became a/an 2________.
She studied fine arts and 3________.
She directed her first film in 4________.
In 5________ she directed Lost in Translation.
2 Listen to the TV programme and complete the
information.
Sofia Coppola
Lost in Translation came out in 1________.
She was born in New York in 2________.
She studied fine arts and 3________.
Then she became a/an 4________.
In 5________ she made her first film.

5 5
Listening total 10 Listening total 10
Speaking total 15 Speaking total 15
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