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short tests 1-1 0 6- 25

skills tests 26-45

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use of English tests 46-5 5

roleplays and teachers' prompts 56-5 7

photo description tasks and teachers' prompts 58-6 1

presentation topics and teachers' prompts 62-63

discussion based on visual material and

teachers' prompts 64-66

writing tasks 67-68

midyear test 69-71

end of year test 72-74

upper intermediate+-+advanced placement test 75-78

audio scripts 79-83

answer key 84-87

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introduction
Testing in Real Life Use of English tests
The tests in Real Life have three main objectives: There are five Use of English tests, which test
• to give students a clear indication of their progress vocabulary and grammar after every two units. The
and a sense of achievement; task types in these tests reflect the examination tasks
• to provide teachers with information about their used for testing use of English. The Use of English tests
students' progress, which in turn will help them have version A and B with a similar level of difficulty.
make their teaching more effective;
• to prepare students for exams (in terms of language Roleplays
skills and test tasks). There are ten roleplays in total - one for every unit
in the Students' Book. The roleplays are designed to
Real Life offers a systematic approach to testing and
test students' knowledge of the speaking functions
evaluation:
introduced in the Students' Book. We suggest students
• revision in the Students' Book (active study sections)
complete the task together with the teacher. For each
• Exam Trainer in the Workbook
roleplay there is a list ofTeacher's prompts to help
• Self-assessment tests and Exam tests in the
the conversation. It would be a good idea for the
Workbook.
teacher to start each task. Students can do the task
There are five Self-assessment tests in the Workbook with a partner but as the second role is more difficult,
(one every two units). All these tests include a the student should not be evaluated using the same
vocabulary and grammar component and a skills assessment scales.
component (listening, reading and communication) .
We suggest the following assessment criteria for the
The Self-assessment tests prepare students for the
roleplays:
Skills tests and Use of English tests.

Real Life Advanced Test Book Assessment of the roleplays (10 marks)
Real Life Advanced Test Book includes a variety of tests - complete and clear communication of
that can be used at different stages of the course. information suggested in the bullet points
8-10 - varied grammatical and lexical structures (with
Short tests marks minor but not frequent mistakes which do not
There are ten Short tests, one for each unit. These are (very affect communication)
good) - fluent speech (with minor disturbances in
progress tests, which revise and test the language
the flow of speech) and correct and clear
material (grammar and vocabulary). The grammar tasks pronunciation (with minor mistakes)
focus on the grammar points from the Grammar2know
sections and the lexical tasks revise vocabulary from the - mostly/partly clear communication of
information suggested in the bullet points
Words2know sections in each unit. - sufficient grammatical and lexical structures
The Short tests have a version A and B (both similar (with minor, frequent mistakes, OR major but
5-7
level of difficulty). Each test can be administered to not frequent mistakes, which do not affect
marks
communication)
two groups of students at the same time or one of the (pass)
- partly fluent speech (with minor and frequent
versions can be used at a later date, either for students disturbances in the flow of speech) and
who have missed the test or to check progress. comprehensible pronunciation (with minor
frequent mistakes)
Skills tests - partial or unclear communication of
There are five Skills tests, which test skills after every information suggested in the bullet points
two units. These include listening, reading and - basic (or non-existent) grammatical and lexical
communication tasks. The task types in these tests structures (with major or frequent mistakes
1-4
which often disturb communication)
reflect the examination tasks used for testing the marks
- little or no fluency in speech (with major or
above skills. The Skills tests have a version A and B (fail)
frequent disturbances in the flow of speech)
with a similar level of difficulty. In the listening and and / or incomprehensible pronunciation (with
reading skills, students in group A and B listen to the major or frequent mistakes - often changing
the meaning of the words)
same recording and read the same text but answer
different questions.

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 Photo description tasks We suggest the following assessment criteria for the
There are five photo description tasks - one for every topic tasks:
two un its in the Students' Book. In each task students
Assessment of the topic tasks (10 marks)
have to describe a photograph, then compare and
contrast two photos, and finally express and justify - relevant and adequate response to the task set
with complete answers to all,the questions asked
an opinion on a statement related to the theme of
by the teacher
the photos. We suggest students complete these 8-10
- varied grammatical and lexical structures (with
marks
tasks with the teacher. For each task, there is a list of (very
minor but not frequent mistakes which do not
additional questions based on the photos. disturb communication)
good)
- fluent speech (with minor disturbances in the
We suggest the following assessment criteria for the flow of speech) and correct pronunciation (with
photo description tasks: minor mistakes)
- response partly relevant to the task set and
Assessment ofthe photo description tasks (10 marks) partial answers to most of the questions asked
by the teacher
- sufficient grammatical and lexical structures
- completely and clearly described/contrasted
photos with complete answers to all the 5-7 (with minor, frequent mistakes, OR major but
marks not frequent mistakes, which do not disturb
questions asked by the teacher
8-10 (pass) communication)
- varied grammatical and lexical structures (with
marks - partly fluent speech (with minor and frequent
minor but not frequent mista kes which do not
(4ery disturbances in the flow of speech) and
disturb communication)
good) comprehensible pronunciation (with minor and
- fluent speech (with minor disturbances in the
flow of speech) and correct pronunciation (with frequent mistakes)
minor mistakes) - response of limited relevance or irrelevant to
the task set and partial or non-existent answers
- mostly/ partly clearly described/ contrasted to all/majority of the questions asked by the
photos and partial answers to most of the teacher
questions asked by the teacher - basic (or non-existent) grammatical and lexical
- sufficient grammatical and lexical structures
1-4 structures (with major or frequent mistakes
marks
5-7 (with minor, frequent mistakes, OR major but
(fail)
which often disturb communication)
marks not frequent mistakes, which do not disturb - little or no fluency in speech (with major or
(pass) communication) frequent disturbances in the flow of speech)
- partly fluent speech (with minor and frequent and/ or incomprehensible pronunciation (with
disturbances in the flow of speech) and major or frequent mistakes - often changing the
comprehensible pronunciation (with minor and meaning of the words)
frequent mistakes)

- unclear or non-existent photo description/ Visual material discussion tasks

comparison and partial or non-existent answers There are four discussion tasks based on visual
to all/majority of the questions asked by the
material covering photos, graphs, charts and tables.
teacher
- basic (or nonexistent) grammatical and lexical For each task, there is a list ofTeacher's prompts to
1-4
structures (with major or frequent mistakes help the conversation.
marks
which often disturb communication)
(fail) We suggest the following assessment criteria for the
- little or no fluency in speech (with major or
frequent disturbances in the flow of speech) visual material tasks:
and/or incomprehensible pronunciation (with
Assessment of the visual material tasks (10 marks)
major or frequent mistakes - often changing the
meaning of the words) - relevant and adequate response to the task
set with complete answers to all the questions
asked by the teacher
Topic discussion tasks 8-10 - varied grammatical and lexical structures (with
There are ten topic discussion tasks - one for every marks
minor but not frequent mistakes which do not
(very
unit in the Students' Book. Topics are thematically disturb communication)
good)
linked with the content of the correspond ing unit - fluent speech (with minor disturbances in the
flow of speech) and correct pronunciation (with
in the Students' Book. For each task there is a list of
minor mistakes)
Teacher's prompts to help the conversation. - response partly relevant to the task set and
partial answers to most of the questions asked
by the teacher
- sufficient grammatical and lexical structures
5-7 (with minor, frequent mistakes, OR major but
marks not frequent mistakes, which do not disturb
(pass) communication)
- partly fluent speech (with minor and frequent
disturbances in the flow of speech) and
comprehensible pronunciation (with minor and
frequent mistakes)

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 - response of limited relevance or irrelevant to End of year test
the task set and partial or non-existent answers This covers material from all ten units of the Student's
to all/ majority of the questions asked by the Book. It is similar in structure to the Midyear test
teacher
- basic (or non-existent) grammatical and lexical and is also offered in only one version. Students can
1-4 structures (with major or frequent mistakes prepare for it by doing a digital End of year test on the
marks
which often disturb communication) Skills Multi-Rom covering the same material through
(fail)
- little or no fluency in speech (with major or different task types.
frequent disturbances in the flow of speech)
and/ or incomprehensible pronunciation (with
major or frequent mistakes - often changing the Placement tests
meaning ofthe words) There is one Placement test included in this Test Book:
Upper-intermediate<-+Advanced. This test should be
Writing tasks administered at the beginn ing of the school year to
There are ten Writing tasks in total- one for every unit make sure the appropriate level of the Students' Book
in the Students' Book. Students can be asked to do the is selected. The Real Life Placement tests are designed
writing task at home or you can ask them to do it in to help the teacher to place students at the right level
class. Doing it in class means you can time students, of the Real Life series. If students get less than sixty
which is important when preparing for exams. You can percent of the answers right, they should use the
also monitor how students prepare for the task. lower level (for example: the Intermediate level in the
We suggest the following assessment criteria for the case of the Upper-intermediate<-+Advanced Placement
writing tasks: test). If they score more than seventy percent, we
advise you to use the higher level (for example: the
Assessment of the writing tasks (10 marks) Upper-Intermediate level in the case of the Upper-
intermediate<-+Advanced Placement test). Sixty to
- complete and clear communication of
information suggested in the bullet points seventy percent of the right answers means your
8-10 - varied grammatical and lexical structures (with students are in the middle of the two levels and your
marks
minor but not frequent mistakes, which do not decision where to place these students should depend
(very
affect comprehension)
good) on the level of the majority of students in the class.
- fluent and cohesive text (with minor mistakes in
punctuation, spelling and capitalisation)
Pass marks
- mostly/ partly clear communication of
information suggested in the bullet points Pass marks may vary between different institutions
- sufficient grammatical and lexical structures and on different types of tests/examinations. For the
(with minor, frequent mistakes, OR major but assessment in the Real Life coursebook, a guidel ine
5-7 not frequent mistakes, which do not affect
marks is that the pass mark for any test is fifty percent.
comprehension)
(pass) The assessment tables for role plays, topics, visual
- partly fluent and cohesive text (with minor,
frequent mistakes, OR major but not frequent material, photo description tasks and writing tasks
mistakes in punctuation, spelling and indicate which marks merit a 'fail; 'pass' or 'very good'
capitalisation of particular words and phrases)
assessment of a student's abilities.
- partial or unclear communication of information
suggested in the bullet points The majority of tests in Real Life are typical progress
- basic (or nonexistent) grammatical and lexical achievement tests, covering a relatively narrow
structures (with major or frequent mistakes range of lexical, grammatical and functional material.
1-4 which often disturb comprehension)
marks Therefore, a suggested pass mark might appear
- little or no fluency and cohesion in text (with
(fail)
major or frequent mistakes in punctuation,
higher than on some official examinations, which test
spelling and capitalisation of particular words general language proficiency rather than the linguistic
and phrases - often changing the meaning of material covered during several weeks of teaching.
words)
In everyday classroom assessment, the teacher
Midyear test can adjust the pass mark, lowering or raising it
This covers the material from the first five units of the appropriately, depending on their school policy,
book. It is similar in structure to the Skills and Use of students' entry level, the level of a particular group or
English tests but longer. The Midyear test is offered in for motivational and other reasons.
only one version. However, students can prepare for it
by doing the digital Midyear test on the Skills Multi-
Rom covering the same material through different
task types.

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short test 1 a Unit 1

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Choose the correct answer. 3 Complete the sentences with a/an, the or-
(zero article).
o Extreme sports really don't ____ to me.
a interest b attract @)appeal o I think watching ____ sports is _---=:.
t'I' ---_

great activity.
1 Your arms and legs are your _ _ __
I did ____ bungee jump last month. Afte r
a torsos b limbs c thighs
I had done jump, my friends wanted
2 That was a stupid thing to do, it was really to try it!
____ and dangerous.
2 race was won by man
a foolhardy b thrilling c extreme from London.
3 The number of people who joined the gym 3 Most people agree that hula
has - it's gone from thirty to over 300! hooping is fun sport.
a plummeted b soared c ricocheted 4 Pat rick is ____ teacher at ____ sports
4 The girl on the other team that I was trying to school.
____ was very fast so she got away a few 5Ithink ____ footballis _ _ __
times. interesting game.
a mark b thump c dribble
5 John stood on some glass and cut the
____ of his foot. 4 Complete the sentences with one reference
a thumb b elbow c heel word in each gap.
6 You'd never me doing sport - I o Jamie completed the marathon and so
prefer to watch it. dla Sally.
a pass b bang c catch More and more people are doing extreme
sports. Because of more
people are injured.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each 2 I don't want to go skiing but my friends
gap. The first letter is given for you.
o I love the f~ ~ 1. ~~f). of going fast. It's great! 3 Many people have tried base jumping. Sam
and Jack weren't the first _ _ _ _ _ __
He broke his s in the accident and he
will never walk again. to do it.
2 The p___ of the race was very fast. The winner 4 As soon as she broke the world record, she
wanted to set a new _ _ _ _ _ __
finished in record time.
3 The number changed a lot - first it went up, 5 Volleyball and swimming aren't dangerous
then it came down, then it went up again. It sports. People enjoy doing
C ________ all the time. sports because they aren't dangerous.

4 The skirt only came to her knees so you could 6 Tennis is played all over Spain, but nowhere
see her c_____ and her feet. more than in Barcelona.
5 I can't d ______ the ball very well because I
always kick it too hard.
Score: ___ /20 marks
6 Mark kicked the ball hard and it C ____ _
into the net.

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1 Choose the correct answer. 3 Complete the sentences with a/an, the or -
(zero article).
o Extreme sports really don't to me.
a interest b attract (0appeal o I think watching ____ sports is _ _?i_ _

fun activity.
1 I think most extreme sports are as
well as being fun - people do get hurt. I'm sure that base jumping is
____ extreme sport which I don't want to
a brave b risky c exhilarating
try.
2 I quite the idea of learning a new
2 It's first time that I've tried this sport.
sport.
I'm doing it because I read article
a appeal b fancy c attract about it.
3 The number of members at the gym has 3 competition was won by _ _ __
remained quite , it hasn't changed team from Scotland.
much since last year.
4 John likes bungee jumping but I
a stable b soar c erratic think it's dangerous sport.
4 Mark broke his when he got his S ____ world record was set last year but it's
hand stuck in a car door. ____ record that I want to break!
a shin b hip c thumb
5 Eric got t he ball and it to Adam, who
scored a brilliant goal! 4 Complete the sentences with one reference
a passed b ricocheted c marked word in each gap.
6 The score was equal at the end of the match so o Jamie ran the marathon and so clla Sally.
it went to _ _ __ They don't want to try hula hooping but Kate
a points b passes c penalties
2 Kayaking and diving can be really dangerous.
I can't understand the popularity of
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each _ _ _ _ _ _ _ sports.
gap. The first letter is given for you. 3 Skateboarding is popular all over Spain, but
o I love the f~.§-.!.i~~of going fast. It's great! nowhere more than in
The number of people going to matches last Madrid.
month r_______ steady, it didn't change 4 The parachute didn't open early enough.
much. Because of he broke his
2 I've hurt my s_______ and I can't move my leg.
arm at all. S Thrill seekers enjoy extreme sports, but they
3 The number of people taking part in team aren't the only who like
games increased very g________ , little by them.
little. 6 They've both got new bikes. I'd really like
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ too.
4 The ball almost went into the net but it hit the
post and r_________ out.
SKate kicked the ball hard and b_____ it into
the goal. Score: _/20 marks
6 When Pete fell off his bike, he hurt his s___ ,
the front part of his leg between his knee and
foot.

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short test 2a Unit 2

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. 6 After the accident, they knew that everything
There is one extra verb. used to change/was going to change.

[ hire lift
wear'! spend
remove
change
make
] 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verb in brackets. Use the past simple,
past continuous or past perfect.
o People often w e ar traditional dress in
Japanese ceremonies. o I dla r. T 90 (not go) to the cinema last
night.
1 Many people a fortune on their
wedding, but it isn't necessary. Jack was writing some emails. Meanwhile,
Sally (get) ready for the party.
2 Do you know how to a plug? It's
something everyone should know. 2 We've never met Mary because she _ _ __
(move) to China by the time we arrived.
3 We're going to a venue for my
eighteenth birthday party. 3 When I was younger, I (go)
swimming every day, whatever the weather.
4 Have you got anything to a stain
from these trousers? 4 Mark and Sam (not tidy) their
rooms when I went upstairs.
S My sister is really lazy - she will never
_ _ _ _ _ a finger around the house. S I met them for the first time yesterday. I
_ _ _ _ _ (not meet) them before.
6 It (not rain) when I got up, so I
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each decided to go for a walk.
gap.
o Do you usually Ma/:. e your bed or does 5 Correct the mistakes in three of the sentences.
you r mum do it? If the sentence is correct, write correct.
1 Jane was so happy at her party - she was over o I was able put up a picture now, my father
the with happiness. showed me how to do it.
2 Christmas is a _ _ _ _ _ that happens in I aM able t-o/ca h p vrt- vrp a p t'c h1r e hOW,
December.
M'1 f a f-{, er ;;h owed Me hOW t-o do It.
3 Their mum runs after them all
the time - they don't do anything at home.
o I could swim when I was only three years old.
Correct-
4 We need to tidy up the house. It's your turn to
_ _ _ _ _ out the rubbish. I took some food to the party, but I needn't have
taken it because there was lots of food there.
S My parents always help me if I've got
problems. They're really _ _ _ _ _ - you
know, helpful and sympathetic. 2 When you share a house with other people,
you had to agree a list of rules together.

3 Underline the correct answer.

3 You needn't cheat in the exam, or you will be
o We would live/used to live in London when I asked to leave the university.
was younger.
I knew I never forgot/would never forget that
4 Kate can have come to the cinema with us but
moment as long as I lived.
she didn't want to.
2 Mike was going/used to go to Paris every
summer when he was a child.
3 I decided I would help/used to help them.
4 The sun was shining/was going to shine when Score: /20 marks
we left, and it was hot.
S When we arrived, the film started/had started,
so we didn't see the beginning.

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1 Complete the sentences with the verbs below. 6 The wind was blowing/was going to blow hard
There is one extra verb. when we left, so it was cold.

[ make
hire
lift
celebrate
sew wear./
dust ] 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verb in brackets. Use the past simple,
past continuous or past perfect.
o People often _---'w'-"='ec.=Y'_ _ traditional dress in
Japanese ceremonies. o I dldh 1- 9 0 (not go) to the cinema last
night.
1 They don't a finger in their house
- they never do any domestic tasks. 1 They (read) that book in class
last year.
2 I think it's important to _ _ _ _ _ reaching
2 They (not do) anything when I
adulthood.
phoned to invite them to our party.
3 If you give me a cloth, I'll _ _ _ _ _ the
surfaces. 3 Luckily it (not take) long to do
the research because we only had to interview
4 I have to a speech at my parents'
five people.
anniversary party - I'm really nervous.
4 I didn't see Joe at the party because he
5 Many young people can't _ _ _ _ _ on a
_ _ _ _ _ (go) home before I arrived.
button - it's terrible really.
5 Sue was watching television. Meanwhile, Dave
_ _ _ _ _ (cook) dinner.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each 6 When Sam was younger, he (not
gap. go) running every day. He only went ifthe
o Do you usually Mc.Ke your bed or does weather was good.
your mum do it?
His parents protect him from everything. I 5 Correct the mistakes in three of the sentences.
think they him in cotton wool. If the sentence is correct, write correct.
2 I want to throw a to celebrate
o I was able put up a picture now, my father
passing all my exams.
showed me how to do it.
3 Their mum waits them hand and
I C.M c.bfe rO;Cc.h pHr Hp c. plcrHY'e hOW,
foot, they don't do anything at home.
M'1 rc.theY' snowed Me nOW ro do IT.
4 Let's really celebrate - let's make it a night to
o I could swim when I was only three years old.
COY'Y'ecr
5 I think all young people should learn to stand
on their own two _ _ _ __ According to the contract, you could pay
your rent on the first day of the month. It's
obligatory.
3 Underline the correct answer.
o We would live/used to live in London when I 2 You needn't bring me a present - it wasn't
was younger. necessary, but thanks anyway!

1 I celebrated/would celebrate with my cousin at

his coming of age party last week. 3 The teacher has just given us our homework.
2 When I arrived, they left/had left, so I didn't see We have to write an essay about Fairtrade.
them.
3 Ken used to be/would be a manager but he's 4 Peter could do his homework but he watched
changed jobs now. television instead.
4 They decided they would go/used to go to the
concert.
5 We all knew that everything would change/was
changing after the war ended. Score: /20 marks

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1 Underline the correct answer. 3 We got up very early ____ not to miss the
train.
o I went to Amsterdam last weekend for a city
a so b so as c so that
cut/break.
4 The trip to the temple was really interesting
I like blue so I bought the turquoise/scarlet
____ the guide knew so much.
jumper, not the black one.
a because of b because c in spite of
2 It's a quiet place to visit so it's great for
recharging your energy/batteries. 5 I like short holidays, I think spending
a few weeks in a different country is wonderful
3 I wanted to get a way/o ff fro m it all so I stayed
too.
in a small vil lage.
a While b Whereas c However
4 We fell/stumbled upon a great restaurant when
we were wandering round the old city. 6 You can learn a lot from travel blogs _ _ __
they are often written by people who travel a
5 There's no road/way that I'll pay that much for
lot.
a holiday.
a since b yet c because of
6 You'll never convince/impress me that camping
is good - I prefer staying in a nice hotel! 7 The city has two markets having a
lot of shops.
a as well b also c as well as
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each 8 We went to two temples and to a museum
gap. The first letter is given for you.

o The walls were painted in a shade of green, a a as well b as well as c so as

wonderfu I jg d S!c colou r.
The views were absolutely s_______ , the
most beautiful I've ever seen. 4 Complete the sentences with the correct
perfect form of the verb in brackets.
2 We came across a hidden g __ when we were
in China. It was a beautiful village that wasn't oI hcweh r retJ.d (not read) that travel
in the guide book. book yet, but I hope to some day.
3 If you have a guide, make sure he doesn't take By this time next year, 1_ _ _ _ _ __
you to all the tourist t ____ . (climb) ten mountains.
4 It's a remote village that's well off the beaten 2 This experience (teach) me
C __ _ that I am stronger than I thought.
5 We paid far too much money, we were totally 3 I wanted (finish) my work
r_____ off. before I left but I didn't have time.
6 The old city was beautiful but the hotel was a 4 After (seen) the art
bit of ad exhibition, we went back to the hotel.
5 By this time tomorrow, we _ _ _ _ _ __
(travel) for eight months.
3 Choose the correct answer. 6 He's good at sailing because he
o We went on the boat trip the rain. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (do) it since he was six.
a although b however (0lespite 7 Before she went to Peru, Kate
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (learn) Spanish for six
The people in the village were lovely,
____ the staff in the hotel were very months.
unfriendly. 171
a as well as b whereas c so as Score: /20 marks
2 You can go by boat. , you can fly.
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1 Underline the correct answer. 3 ____ the bad weather, the trip was a
success.
o I went to Amsterdam last weekend for a city a However b Because c In spite of
cut/ break.
4 We left London a day early spend
We were ripped away/ offwhen we bought
another day in Edinburgh.
some souvenirs, we paid far too much.
2 There were a lot of people in the market, it was
a so that b in order to c since
bustling/ diverse. S I think that holidays abroad are
wonderful, I like visiting places in my own
3 The temple is a long way from anywhere, it's
country too.
really vibrant/remote.
4 Maggie likes red so she wore the indigo/ scarlet
a While b Nevertheless c In spite of
jacket, not the brown one. 6 We visited the capital city three
other cities.
S At the final/end of the day, you have to ma ke
your own mind up. a also b as well c as well as
6 I'm convincedlcrimson that it's a terrible idea. 7 We tried a lot of local food ____ the cook
prepared a lot of typical dishes for us.
/31 a because of b since c yet
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each 8 You can go by train. _ ___ you can get a
gap. The first letter is given for you. boat and travel that way.
o The walls were painted in a shade of green, a a Too b Nevertheless c Alternatively
wonderful j.gg'.§ colour.
We went to a remote village that was well off
the b track. 4 Complete the sentences with the correct
perfect form of the verb in brackets.
2 There are very few visitors to the area, so it's
totally u_______ , it hasn't been ruined by o ?It:weh read r(not read) that travel
too many people visiting. book yet, but I hope to some day.
3 Last year I stayed in an expensive hotel that Before going to Thailand, 1 _ _ _ _ _ __
was really awful- it was an over-priced (look at) all the blogs I could find for weeks.
d 2 They (just arrive) in Mali,
4 I bought a lovely skirt at the local market - it after the long flight.
was a very light grey colour, like s___ _ _ . 3 By this time next month, Ben
S Ask local people for tips if you want to avoid _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (sail) across the ocean.
all the c _____ traps. 4 The staff prepared a meal
6 We s_______ upon a hidden gem when we before we told them we didn't want to eat.
were in Thailand, a beautiful village that wasn't S After (stay) there for a
in the guide book. month, I felt I knew the place very well.
6 They wanted (visit) all
twenty temples before they went home but
3 Choose the correct answer. there wasn't time.
o We went on the boat trip ____ the rain. 7 By this time next week, we _ _ __ _ __
a although b however @despite (live) here for three years.
1 The hotel was terrible. , we had a
great holiday.
Score: /20 marks
a Nevertheless b As well c Alternatively
2 I like visiting cities, _ _ __ my wife likes
going to the beach.
a whereas b despite c or

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shorl lesl 4a Unit 4
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Choose the correct answer. 2 The jacket has a small and lace collar.

o Jim is very at ____ with himself, so he's

very relaxed. 3 He's got on a check black new-looking shirt.
o ease b rest c bold
1 She bought it because her friends _ _ __ 4 She wore a beautiful knee-length suede skirt.
her on.
a caught begged c backed S I'd prefer to buy a casual jacket than formal
2 He never thinks of himself, he's a very something.
____ person.
a imaginative b extrovert c unselfish
3 The jacket is very strange, I'm not sure Ilike
such a design. 4 Put the words in brackets in the correct order to
make sentences.
a weird b lace c laid-back
4 Daisy works hard and is very _ _ __ o That hairstyle'S awful. I don't think (will/it/on/
catch).
a conscientious b laid-back c casual
That hairstyle's awful. I don't think
S What material is that made of, is it ____ ?
fr Nd( cc.tch Oh
a casual b shiny c lace
My friends really wanted me to invite John to
the party, so they (on/egged/me).
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each My friends really wanted me to invite John to
gap. The first letter is given for you. the party, so they _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o Harriet is always paying for things and buying 2 The dress is quite small. Jane will (out/grow/ it/
presents, she's very g5I: b.§ £.f? k/3 of) soon.
Those jackets aren't going to be popular, I The dress is quite small. Jane will
don't think they'll c_ ___ on. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ soon.
2 John is b__ _ ___ _ with confidence - he's the 3 He's got lots of piercings and his boss (passed/
most confident person I know! him/over) at work.
3 Those trousers are very untidy and dirty, He's got lots of piercings and his boss
they're too s______ to wear to work. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ at work.
4 He always seems to feel sad and without hope, 4 It's expensive. Do you really want to (that
he seems a rather g __ _ __ person. much money/cough/up)?
S Her dress is slightly strange. It's rather It's expensive. Do you really want to
q _____ , don't you think? --------?
S I bought that jacket last year but I don't like it
now. I've (gone/it/ off) .
3 Correct the mistakes in four of the sentences. If
the sentence is correct, write correct. I bought that jacket last year but I don't like it
now. I've _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o She was wearing a velvet dress long and blac;k.
5 he NC6 Nec.YlM9 c. (0"'9 b (c.c/:. vefvet are;;;;.
o That's a really nice seafood restaurant. Score: 120 marks
CorrecT.
John was wearing a green blue tight-fitting
jumper.

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short test 4b Unit 4
Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Choose the correct answer. 2 Her hair was long, black and shiny.

o Jim is very at with himself, so he's

very relaxed. 3 I'd rather buy a designer jacket than cheap
o ease b rest c bold
something.

1 Every time he buys something new, he has to

____ it off, to make sure everyone's seen 4 Sally was wearing a red black vintage skirt.
it.
a show b check c catch 5 My room is usually a bit messy but clean.
2 He's a very person, he always works
hard and carefully.
a bold b conscientious c extrovert
3 That's a dress, it's many years old. 4 Put the words in brackets in the correct order to
make sentences.
a vintage b casual c skinny
4 What material is that made of, is it ? o That hairstyle's awful. I don't think (will/it/ on/
catch).
a shiny b skinny c suede
That hairstyle's awful. I don't think
5 He's a very fashion designer, he has
Ir wtll c aTch Oh .
lots of new ideas all the time.
I used to love this song but I (gone/ it/have/
a imaginative b tight-fitting c laid-back
off).
/51 I used to love this song but I
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
gap. The first letter is given for you. 2 Teenagers often go through phases but they
usually (grow/ of/them/out).
o Harriet is always paying for things and buying Teenagers often go through phases but th ey
presents, she's very g§:.£:::ISI.2 .k1.5·
usually _ __ _ _ __ _
Pete has very high s___-______ , he thinks
3 When she moved to this country, she had no
he's the best at everything! He certainly
idea (she/ where/ end/ up/ would).
doesn't lack confidence in himself.
When she moved to th is country, she had no
2 That top doesn't cover much! It's a bit too
idea _ _ _ _ _ _ __
s_____ for me.
4 They're wrong but (back/ they/ down/ won't).
3 Annie always ta lks in a loud and confident way
that annoys everyone, she's very b ____ in my They're wrong but _ _ __ _ _ __
opinion. 5 It really (me/ puts/ someone/ off) if they are
4 How much did you have to c____ up for loud and brash.
those shoes? It really if they are loud
5 His clothes are rather old-fashioned and and brash.
boring, he always looks a bit C ____ .

Score: 120 marks

3 Correct the mistakes in four of the sentences. If
the sentence is correct, write correct.
o She was wearing a velvet dress long and black.
Sh e wa 5 wear/h C; a IOhC; blac/::. velveT are55.
o That's a really nice seafood restaurant.
CorrecT:
1 That's a jacket old and really cool.

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short test 5a Unit 5
Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Underline the correct answer. 2 It's 6 p.m. and I'm going to start work now.
By 9 p.m. I (study) for three
o Nowadays/In recent times more and more hours.
people are worried about climate change.
3 When we saw the tiger, we _ _ _ _ _ __
Bio-fuel was invented not long ago/currently (walk) for hours.
but it's already becoming more popular.
4 We _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (do) our exam this time
2 CDs were invented in 1985. Over the last few next week.
years/Prior to this people used cassettes and
S While the scientists _ _ _ _ _ __
records.
(research) the problem, an inventor found a
3 As recently as/Not long ago last year, the world solution.
population passed the seven billion mark.
4 Education in developing countries has
improved over the last few years/nowadays. 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
S The government must tackle these problems the same as the first.
in the near future!currently if it wants to stay in
power.
o You don't live here, you can't understand what
it's like.
6 Schools are currently/over the last few years
Only if '10l/T lived here COl/T(cf'1 0 l/T
teaching more and more about technology.
l/Thder5tM'\d Nhc.t IT5 II'f:.e
/31 I have not seen such terrible results often.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each Seldom - - - - - - - - - - - - - - such
gap. terrible results.
o Environmentalist are worried about cllfv.c.re 2 Peter had to win the competition this year.
change. They say the polar ice is melting It had Pete
because of it. won the competition.
Planting trees is one way to your 3 He has invented a gadget that produces less
carbon emissions because it balances the CO 2 ,
effect of creating emissions. What he hasdone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
2 cars combine a typical engine produces less CO 2,
with electric power, so they're better for the 4 After I'd met him, I realised he was Sarah's
environment. brother.
3 Tigers are just one of many species Not until I'd met him _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
- there aren't very many left in the world. he was Sarah's brother
4 There is a lot of in many third world S We cannot accept responsibility for the
countries, most people have no money or very accident.
little money at all. In no way _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___
S Trees, oil and coal are natural _ _ _ _ that responsibility for the accident.
are found in this area.
6 The new mobile sold out immediately after
6 Products that are are designed they put it on the market.
to cause as little harm as possible to the
No sooner - - - - - - - - - - - - - - it
environment.
sold out.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form

Score: 120 marks
of the verb in brackets.
o The government 15 IhVe 5nhf} (invest) a
lot of money in environmental research at the
moment.
We (campaign) against
sweatshops for over five years.

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short test 5b Unit 5

Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Underline the correct answer. 2 When I took my driving test, I

_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (learn) for over a year.
o Nowadays/In recent times more and more 3 It's only 2 p.m. If she starts now, by 6 p.m. Kate
people are worried about climate change.
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (work) for four hours.
There are some serious political issues which
4 When the conflict broke out, most people
will need to be dealt with in recent times/ in the
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (live) in terrible conditions.
near future.
5 Over the past few years, scientists
2 The government is nowadayslcurrently
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ (look into) producing
studying the problem and looking for
technology that is better for the environment.
solutions.
3 Nobody knew anything about it not long ago/ /51
as recently as, but it is common knowledge
now.
4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first.
4 Over the last few years/ Nowadays the economic
situation has improved a lot in many parts of o You don't live here, you can't understand what
Africa. it's like.
5 Currently/As recently as the start of this century, Only if 100 lived h e re C00 !d 100
the problem reached crisis level. 0 "" d er5rc."" d N h c.r Ir5 II/:.e
6 The internet was first invented in 1989. The Fairtrade organisation gives workers
In recent times/ Prior to this, communication a decent wage and helps them sell their
took much longer. product ..
Not only them
sell their product.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
gap. 2 I have not heard such bad language often.
Rarely such
o Environmentalist are worried about c/riy, c. fe
bad language.
change. They say the polar ice is melting
because of it. 3 Bob spoke to her immediately after she
arrived.
I don't agree with child - children
Nosooner _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Bob
should be at school, not working.
spoke to her.
2 Due to _ _ _ _ there are a lot less trees in
this area now. 4 He sa id that solar power was a good thing.
What he said _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a
3 Wind power and solar power are two sources
of energy. good thing.

4 of speech should be a basic right. 5 Jane had to come this year.

Everyone is entitled to say what they think. It had _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Jane
5 Do you think it is possible to _ _ __ came.
the effects of climate change and solve the 6 When I had bought my new mobile, I
problem? discovered it wasn't eco-friendly.
6 It's a good idea to offset your carbon Only when I had bought my new mobile
_ _ _ _ because it balances the effect of _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ it wasn't
creating CO 2 • eco-friendly.

Score: 120 marks

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verb in brackets.
o The government 15 IMVe5TrM9 (invest) a
lot of money in environmental research at the
moment.
At this time tomorrow, 1_ _ __ _ __
(fly) over the Atlantic Ocean .

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short test 6a : ' Unit 6
Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Write each food item in the correct column. 4 If you sprinkle sunflower seeds on your cereal,
you more protein.

r
There is one extra word.

aubergines mace yams cholesterol 1 a will be getting

5 If you
b need to get c have got
enough water, you get
~ashew pepper.! nutmeg sunflower seed:J
dehydrated.
a won't drink b might not drink
spices vegetables other foods
c don't drink
p epper 6 If they open a new restaurant, 1____ . 1
really like their food .
a go b will go c have gone

4 Complete the second sentence so that it means

2 Complete the sentences with one word in each the same as the first.
gap. The first letter is given for you.
o You can't deny the fact that junk food is bad
o Milk and cheese are dg i c ~ products. for you.
This cheese makes me feel sick, it's really There's no deh1 1M3 th e f c. ct- thC.t-jl/lh,l( f o od
n________ _
15 b ?ld fo r 10l/l
2 There is usually a lot of s_ _ ______ fat in
1 Some people are supertasters.
biscuits, which isn't good for you.
It appears _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3 There are lots of things Jackie won't eat, she's
really p____ about her food. 2 A strawberry has less sugar than a lemon.
There's _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
4 What a delicious smell! It's making my m ___ _
water! 3 Experts think that GM foods probably won't
5 Lemon and g rapefruit have a really b ____ _ harm people.
taste, they aren't sweet at all. It is unlikely that _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
6 You should eat plenty of fruit and vegetables 4 We weren't surprised his doctor put him on a
to make sure you get enough v_______ . diet.
It isn't _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5 In that restaurant, the number of vegetarian
3 Choose the correct answer. dishes is greater than meat dishes.
o If you to be healthy, you should look There _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _;::::==~
after your diet.
(i)want b will want c may want
/51
1 you get enough calcium, you won't Score: /20 marks
have strong bones.
a Provided that b Unless c If not
2 Your cholesterol ____ if you eat a lot of
junk food.
a will increase b increased c IS Increasing
3 your blood pressure be too high,
you will have to reduce the amount of salt you
eat.
a If b Should c Provided

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Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Write each food item in the correct column. 4 If you ____ enough, your health will
There is one extra word. suffer.
a won't eat b shouldn't eat c don't eat
peanut pepper.l cinnamon pumPkin ]
portion wheat squash clove 5 you eat plenty of foods containing
[ calcium, you will have strong bones.
a Provided that b Unless c If not
spices vegetables other foods
6 If they open another junk food restaurant in
pepper town, I to the authorities.
a complain b will complain
c have complained

4 Complete the second sentence so that it means

2 Complete the sentences with one word in each the same as the first.
gap. The first letter is given for you.
o You can't deny the fact that junk food is bad
o Milk and cheese are d -.6 j r .!:f products. for you.
You have thousands of C ___ b___ on your There's no dent-pM!} The facr Thar /l/In/:. food
tongue, that's how you can tell sweet from
15 bad for '10l/l
bitter, for example.
Most people are surprised that home-cooked
2 What is the recommended i_____ of protein
pizza can be healthy.
per day? I mean, how much should you eat to
It is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
stay healthy?
3 Lentils and beans are different types of 2 Chocolate contains a lot of calories.
p----_. There happen _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
4 I love the smell of coffee, it's got a wonderful 3 Tomatoes are actually fruit.
a It seems _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5 There is c______ in milk and cheese, which 4 Experts say that there will be more overweight
is good for healthy bones. people in the future.
6 That smells disgusting! It's really turning my There are likely _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
s ______!
5 You should try those nuts before you buy any.
It is a good idea _ _ _ _ _ _ _ --;::==:....;
3 Choose the correct answers. /51
o If you to be healthy, you should look Score: /20 marks
after your diet.
@) want b will want c may want
1 If you eat plenty of vegetables, you a
lot of fi bre too.
a consume b will be consuming
c may be consuming
2 If you eat a strawberry, you more
vitamin C than from an orange.
a will get b might get c have got
3 you lack vitamin A in your diet, you
will have to eat more carrots.
a Even if b Provided c Should

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 Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Choose the correct answer. 4 Correct the mistake in each sentence.

o We went swimming, we had a pizza. o You can't eat all the bread, I bought two
a as soon as @)then c eventually loaves!
It took a long time but we managed yOl/7 ca n r ?ra ve eaTen all "the bread I
to fix the problem.
a once b eventually c first I think this old machine must have been used
2 First, you press this blue button. you to wash clothes, but I'm not sure.
press the red button.
a Once b As soon as c Next 2 I'm certain that watch isn't a Rolex. It mustn't
3 This machine peels the potato. , it be a Rolex because it's a strange design.
cuts it up.
a After that b Meanwhile c Once 3 I have no idea what this can be, have you?
4 You switch the machine on, programme it and
____ you can use it. 4 What do people use it for? I know! It may have
a meanwhile b finally c as soon as been used for cutting food. I'm sure that's it!
5 The machine washes your clothes. _ _ __
you can relax. 5 I don't know what kind of phone it is. Perhaps
a Meanwhile b After that c As soon as it can be an iPhone.
6 he had finished preparing the
invention, he showed it to a manufacturer.
a Next b First c As soon as
1....-_ _
/ 3.....1 5 Rewrite the sentences in the passive.

2 Match the words w ith similar meanings. o Shopkeepers use the camera to prevent theft.
The camera (~ l/7 $u( TO p re VenT "theft-
0 famous _ b_ a self-confident
1 Bell invented the telephone to help people
1 eccentric b notorious
communicate.
2 reckless c enthusiastic
The telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3 egotistical __ d odd
2 Everyone must switch off their mobile phones.
4 fanatical e intrepid Mobile phones _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
3 They are currently testing the device in
3 Complete the dialogues with adjectives from London.
exercise 2. The device _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o A: Everyone knows Johnny Depp's name. 4 The medicine has saved many people's lives.
B: Yes, he's very faW>.ol/7$ , isn't he? Many people's lives _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
A: He's very brave - he's exploring the jungle 5 You have to consider people's ideas.
alone. People's ideas need _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
B: Brave? That isn't brave! That's _ _ __ 6 Experts estimate that most adults have at least
2 A: John never changes his routine. one mobile phone.
B: Yes, he's about it - it's excessive It _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _---;::::===_.;
if you ask me. He should be more flexible.
3 A: Simon never thinks of anyone but himself.
/61
He's got a very high opinion of himself! Score: /20 marks
B: Yes, he's rather , I think.
4 A: Sally's always full of energy and keen to try
new things.
B: I agree, she's a(n) _ _ _ _ person .
"'-1---'1
. /4
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short test 7b Unit 7
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Choose the correct answer. 4 A: Jack the Ripper was probably one of the
worst criminals ever.
0 We went swimming, we had a pizza.
B: Yeah, he's really
a as soon as @then c eventually
/31
You put the clothes in the drum, add the
powder and you switch it on. 4 Correct the mistake in each sentence.
a once b finally c as soon as o You can't use all the bread, I bought two loaves!
2 This gadget peels apples and it cuts YOt1 caM r have t15eci a(( the bread; I bot1q,ht
them up. two (oave5!
a meanwhile b after that c once I'm sure that's John's phone, he's got one like
3 You can switch the microwave on this - it could have been his.
you have closed the door, but not before that.
a as soon as b meanwh ile c first 2 I don't know what that machine is. Perhaps it
4 This red light will come on the can be a type of washing machine.
machine has reached the correct temperature.
a finally b after that c when 3 It's possible this camera was made in China. I
5 you close the door and then you think it can have been made there.
switch the washing machine on.
a Once b First c As soon as 4 I'm certain that washing machine isn't new -
6 Switch the oven on, then put the food in the look at the paint, it mustn't be new.
oven it has warmed up.
a meanwhile b after that c once 5 It's not possible that it was invented last year.
/31 It might be invented then .

2 Match the words with similar meanings.

0 famous a a fanatical /31
self-confident b eccentric 5 Rewrite the sentences in the passive.
2 odd c reckless 0 Shopkeepers use the camera to prevent theft.
3 intrepid __ d notorious The camera 15 t15ea To e.reveMT theft-
4 enthusiastic e egotistical Scientists have published the results of the
/31 investigation.

3 Complete the dialogues with adjectives from The results of the investigation
exercise 2.
OA: Everyone knows Johnny Depp's name. 2 You have to make teachers aware of the
problem.
B: Yes, he's very faM0t15 ,isn't he?
Teachers need _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
A: Jake always feels he can do things well and
that people respect him. 3 Most people can see the images.
B: Yes, he's but he's also modest - Theimages _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
he hasn't got an inflated opinion of himself. 4 Experts believe that texting is addictive.
2 A: Pete's strange, isn't he? It ___________________________
B: I suppose he's a little , but he's 5 They tested the machine in Finland.
like that. He has his own way of doing The machine _____________________
things.
6 Students are using mobile phones to cheat in
3 A: I wouldn't go into the desert alone to exams.
explore, but that's what Simon is dOing.
Mobile phones ________----;::::===..:~
B: He's very ,isn't he?That's very
brave, in my opinion . /31

Score: 120 marks

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short test 8a Unit 8

Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Complete the sentences with the words below. 4 The product _ _ _ _ I bought was not very
There is one extra word. good.
S This dress, I wore to the award

[ outsider
common
connection
commercial.! traditions
overseas

] ceremony, is my favourite.
6 The product
designed by my friend.
won the prize was

o I don't usually like adverts on TV, but that

c ow.w.erct'a( is very good.
4 Correct the mistakes in three of the sentences.
Many countries have local customs -
If the sentence is correct write correct.
_ _ _ _ that people follow.
2 I've lived here for ten years but the people still o The car which was called 'Matador' did not sell
treat me like a complete _ _ _ _ very well in Portugal.
th e c ar, Nl-lICh Na5 ca((ed M a rador: did
3 I've never lived , although I'd like to
live in a different country. Ylor 5e(( vert? Ne(( /YI Porh1(jLa!

4 When you move to a new country, you need to That's the advert was created by my agency.
build a sense of to the new place.
S We have similar interests so we have a lot in 2 My brother who works in advertising is very
creative.

2 Complete the sentences with one word in each 3 The girl sitting next to you is a model for an
gap. The first letter is given for you. advertising agency.

o There's a w~ .r i fi of difference between

visiting a foreign country and living there. 4 It was the first time which I had ever used this
They had a big advertising c__ ____ _ and product.
now everyone knows thei r products.
2 He's had a very C ______ _ lifestyle, he's
moved around from country to country all his
life. 5 Complete the sentences with the expressions
below.
3 I think 'Apple'was a really original b_ __ _
name for a computer company. the hotter much less not nearly as .! ]
4 John and his brother d _____ wildly, they're the more just about fatter and fatter
not alike at all. [ eaSily
S He's an e____ , he's lived in France for years
although he's from Britain.
o Paul is Yl or Yl earf'1 a5 tall as John.
1 That's the funniest advert I've ever
3 Complete the sentences with the correct seen - it's hilarious!
relative pronoun. If a relative pronoun is not
2 Brussels is _ _ _ _ the most boring city I've
necessary write -.
ever been to!
o The commercial _ _ _ _ they showed on 3 My dog is getting . It's enormous!
TV was excellent.
4 Sally used to speak perfect Italian but she's
o The boy Nho shouted at me was very _ _ _ _ fluent than she used to be.
rude.
S I think it gets, _ _ __
Kate, sister works in advertising, is appreciate the air conditioning!
a friend of mine.
2 The phone I was going to buy was
sold out. Score: /20 marks
3 The factory they make all their
products is in Indonesia.

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short test ab Unit 8
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Complete the sentences with the words below. 4 That's the designer _ _ _ _ advert won the
There is one extra word. prize.
S The building _ _ _ _ I work is very modern.

[ worlds customs fully billboards

commercial ./ community ] 6 The book
reprinted .
sold most copies was

o I don't usually like adverts on TV, but that

c ow-.w-. erct'al is very good. 4 Correct the mistakes in three of the sentences.
If the sentence is correct write correct.
Some countries have banned adverts on
_ _ _ _ as they say they distract drivers. o The car which was called 'Matador' did not sell
2 The two compan ies are _ _ _ _ apart in the very well in Portugal.
way they try to sell their products. /h e car, NM ICM Na5 called M a Ta dor; d id
3 There is a large Indian _ _ _ _ in Britain. 0.0T 5e!1 ver'1 Ne ll lh P orTvr9a !
4 Most countries have their own _ _ __ It was the first time which I'd ever seen the
traditions that people follow. new advert.
S It took many years before he was _ _ __
accepted by the local residents. 2 The man drawing the picture is the new
designer.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
gap. The first letter is given for you. 3 The car I bought which was advertised on TV is
wonderful.
o There's a w£ f.l. g of difference between
visiting a foreign country and living there.
1 Paula and her sister are p ____ opposites, 4 The team designed that advert have won a lot
they're totally different from each other. of advertising awards.
2 He's had a very C _______ Iifestyle, he's
moved around from country to country all his
life.
5

J
3 She's an e_ ___ , she's lived in Spain for years Complete the sentences with the expressions
although she's from Britain. below.
4 They are going to p ______ their new nowhere near as the more not nearly as
products with a new advertising campaign. the longer worse and worse by far
S A s_____ is a short phrase used for
[ slightly quicker
advertising a product.

o Paul is 0.0T0.eari'1 a5 tall as John.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct 1 The adverts on TV are getting _ _ __
relative pronoun. If a relative pronoun is not
They're awful now!
necessary write -.
2 This computer is expensive as that
o The commercial _ _ _ _ they showed on one, it's about half the price.
TV was excellent. 3 Bangkok is the most interesting
o The boy NMO shouted at me was very city I've ever visited.
rude. 4 Mark is at learning languages than
The computer, I bought yesterday, me.
was recommended by Jack.
S Jackie's a great friend - _ _ _ _ I know her,
2 The product they were selling was _ _ _ _ I enjoy her friendship.
very expensive.
3 The designers _ _ _ _ they used were very
good. Score: /20 marks

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short test 9a Unit 9

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Underline the correct answer. 3 I doubt I'll go to university, but if I

_ _ _ _ _ (be) to go, 1_ _ _ __
o Do you think online/on screen courses are a (study) biology.
good idea?
4 I didn't know they had IT courses here. I wish
1 They're studying at a further/blended someone (tell) me that it
education college. _ _ _ _ _ (be) possible to study IT here.
2 Is your school for girls only, as/ like mine, or are S It's high time that the government
there boys there? _ _ _ _ _ (spend) more on education. I'd
3 I'd prefer to study facing/ face-to-face than do a rather (not have to) take out a
course where you study at home. student loan when I go to university.
4 How do you propose to deal with/on the 6 I didn't go to university, I set up my own online
problem? business. If I (go) to university,
S I finished my first degree last year and now I I might (not have) my own
want to do a Master's/ Mister's degree. business now.
6 If you do that, you'll extent/ exacerbate the 7 We get a lot of homework during the
problem. It will only make it worse. week and none at the weekend. I wish our
teacher (not give) us so much
homework during the week. I'd rather he
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each _ _ _ _ _ (give) it to us at the weekend.
gap. The first letter is given for you. 171
o Perhaps the best S3 J!:!Ii ~ !:'to the problem
4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
is to increase government spending.
the same as the first.
He found it hard to get a job because he left
school without any q __ _______ ____ . o Very few people applied for the course this
year.
2 I'm still in sixth C __ but I'll finish school next
year. There were very few t1,i2pl,CcaDOh$' foy the
3 This is a p_______ problem, we need to conyse thr5 '1ec.Y
deal with it urgently. If you are interested in this job, you should
4 I finished my university course and apply.
g ________ last year. If you have an _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
S The tuition C __ at my university are very 2 In Britain, students are only required to study a
expensive. It costs a lot to study there. foreign language until age fourteen.
6 I think it's a good idea to do a blended In Britain, studying a foreign language is only a
1_____ __ course, where you work and study
at the same time. 3 There is still an assumption that going to
university is the best thing to do.
Many people still _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets. 4 There is a lot of choice of modules.
youcan _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o I didn't know about the concert. If I hc.d !:.hOWh
(know), I w01/71d hc.ve gOhe (go). ....---/-,41
I'm not at school today because I'm ill. If I
_ _ _ _ _ (not be) ill, I (be) Score: /20 marks
at school.
2 I didn't study hard at school and I didn't get a
place at university. If I (study)
harder, I'm sure I (get) a place.

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1 Underline the correct answer. 3 I'm not enjoying this course. If 1_ __ _ _

(know) before how boring it was, I
o Do you think online/on screen courses are a _ _ _ _ _ (not choose) it.
good idea?
4 My parents still treat me as if 1_ _ _ __
1 My brother looks just as/like Johnny Depp! (be) a child, but I'm nineteen now! I'd rather
2 This is a trivial/testing problem, it's not they (treat) me as an adult.
important at all. S I'm not very good at Maths and I didn't
3 We need to conflictlconfront the problem and understand the homework. I wish I
find a solution. _ __ _ _ (be) better at Maths and that I
4 When did you graduate/degree from _ _ _ _ _ (understand) the homework.
university? 6 I moved to London and got a great job.
S Sophie is doing a course at a higher/degree If I (not move), I might
education college. _ _ _ _ _ (not work) here now.
6 We don't know how big the problem is, the 7 It's high time the government _ _ _ __
extent/exacerbate is not clear. (reduce) student loans. I'd rather _ _ _ __
(not pay) such big fees when I go to university.

171
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
gap. The first letter is given for you. 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first.
o Perhaps the best s,£ 11::1 t {~~ to the problem
is to increase government spending. o Very few people applied for the course this
You can do v_ _____ ___ training at my year.
college. There are lots of different courses for There were very few c,oo/;cc,f;cw;: for the
I I

nursing, teaching and even things like being

an electrician. Arts subjects are still preferred by many girls.
2 I like the idea of a b__ _ ___ learning course, Many girls still have a _ _ _ _ _ _ __
where you work and study at the same time.
2 Most employers acknowledge that a degree is
3 University is expensive because you have to useful.
pay very high t ___ ___ fees to study there.
There is an _ _ _ __ _ __ _ __
4 I want to do an a____ ____ _____ and
3 More and more people are demanding good
learn to become a plumber.
technology courses.
S We have to tackle this i as soon as
There is an increasing _ _ _ _ __ _ _
pOSSible, or it will create more problems.
4 IT skills are required for this job.
6 Jack finishes school next year, at the moment
he's in the s____ form. IT skills are a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form Score: /20 marks
of the verbs in brackets.
o I didn't know about the concert. If I MC/cl fhOMJh

(know), I YVOI/1/c( MCWC 30hC (go).

We're off school today because it's a holiday.
If it (not be) a holiday, we
_ _ _ __ (be) in Maths class now!
2 Jackie didn't come to the party because she
was on holiday. If she (not be)
on holiday, she (come), I'm sure.

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ame: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Complete the collocations related to work with 2 A: The owner of the company stopped
one word in each gap. _ _ _ _ _ _ (talk) to me today about
my ideas for the new campaign.
0 1yregtfdrfo r hours
B: Yes, and you haven't stopped
1 benefits _ _ _ _ _ _ (talk) about it since then!
2 networking 3 A: I'm considering _ _ _ _ __
3 workload (postpone) the report. What do you think?
B: I agree. There's no point _ _ _ _ __
(do) it now - do it next week.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
4 A: (do) an internship gives
gap. The first letter has been given for you.
you experience but you don't get paid.
o Mark works at night. I wouldn't like a job with B: Well, I can't afford (do)
such atl Ii-..z 2.2 ..i.6i hours. one, I need to earn some money.
I do my e_______ every week - that's the S A: Let me (help) you with the
money I spend as part of my job that my new project.
employer then gives back to me. B: As long as you're prepared _ _ _ _ __
2 John's got a lot of guts and g _______ - he's (spend) all weekend working!
always sensible and brave enough to do the
right thing in any situation.
3 Elaine's very good at thinking 0 ______ the 4 Complete the reported speech sentences.
box - she comes up with lots of original ideas.
o 'Don't do it; he said to me.
4 In business, you have to take a r___ and try
He persuaded me hOT TO do IT
something, even though you know it's difficult
or it might not succeed. 'We told you the salary details;they said to
him.
S I wouldn't like a job with a lot of s_____ and
prE:ssure, would you? They claimed _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
6 N______ in the business world is not a good 2 'I will explain the process again; he said.
quality - you shouldn't believe everything too He insisted on _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
easily, or trust everyone. 3 'I'll tell the boss!' Bill said.
Bill threatened _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
4 'I won't work at the weekend; Paul said.
3 Complete the sentences with the correct form
of the verbs in brackets. Paul refused _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
S 'You haven't done a good job!' she said to him.
o A: I can't stand geM0g &a,0 (get up) early,
that's why I took this job. I love it! She accused _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

B: You seem TO kl:;e (like) your job a 6 'You've got the job. Well done!' she said to me.
lot - that's good. She congratulated _ _ _ _ _ _ -;:==:..:,
A: I took this job (get) more
experience but I'm not getting as much as I
/61
thought. Score: /20 marks
B: Have you tried (ask) your
boss for more responsibility?

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short test 1 Ob Unit 10
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Complete the collocations related to work with 3 A: I regret _ _ _ _ _ _ (take) this job. It's
one word in each gap. really boring.
B: (do) mundane tasks
0 lyrefLvrfc, r hours
isn't fun, but I'm sure you 'll be doing more
1 advancement interesting things soon.
2 on the job 4 A: Please don't make me _ _ _ _ __
3 tasks (write) another job application now!
B: I didn't mean (force) you
to do them!
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
5 A: In my job, people are expected _ _
gap. The first letter has been given for you.
(work) at weekends.
o Mark works at night. I wouldn't like a job with B: It's no good (complain)!
such af:::.Ii.-5..P...?j~-.i hours. You knew that when you took the job.
One of the p ____ of this job is that you get to
travel a lot - it's a great benefit.
2 Ellen's very creative, she's got a huge 4 Complete the reported speech sentences.
c to think of new ideas. o 'Don't do it; he said to me.
3 Nick's got a natural business s____ , I'm sure He persuaded lvIe ",o t to d o IT
he'll be successful in business.
'I'm sorry I arrived late for the meeting; Harry
4 I'm going to do an IT course because I'm not said.
very c________ about using technology.
Harry apologised _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5 Kathy is brave and determined, she's got a lot
2 'The company will give you lots of training; he
of g _ __ and gumption.
said to me.
6 Rob's got a lot of stress and p_______ in his
He promised that the company
job. I wouldn't like a job like that.

3 'Don't wear casual clothes to the office;

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form Maggie said to me.
of the verbs in brackets. Maggie warned _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

o A: I can't stand (get up) 4 'You have an hour fo r lunch; she said to me.
fj.e tfihfj. vrrz
early, that's why I took this job. I love it! She explained _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
B: You seem to fli:. e (like) your job a 5 'You've taken too long;he said to me.
lot - that's good. He criticised _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
A: Have you thought about 6 'You should accept the job; Brian said to me.
(apply) for this job?
Brian advised _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-;::==::..:,
B: I'm glad you suggested
(do) that, it's a good idea. /61
2 A: Did you remember (give) Score: 120 marks
Pete the message?
B: Yes, I remember (tell) him
what you said, word for word!

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skills test 1 a , c . ' Units 1 &2

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

Reading
1 Read the text. Match the sentences a-f to the
gaps 1-5. There is one extra sentence.
James Kelvin recently jumped out of a plane over a
a For some athletes, reaching the same goal
mountain and then snowboarded down it. 1_ __
many times doesn't bring the same excitement
You might think James is crazy but he's one of a
or satisfaction as before.
growing number of extreme sports fans. These
b These are people who do them for the danger, sports are being invented and developed all the
because they get an adrenaline rush and feel a time and the one thing they all share is the high
'high'when they participate. risk factor. Why would anyone want to take such
c Last year he tried base jumping and risks and push themselves beyond their limits?
whitewater kayaking.
One popular theory is that extreme sports have
d Not everyone enjoys the thrill of extreme
evolved as a reaction to our increasingly safe
sports - for some people they are a terrifying
lifestyles. In the past, just staying alive and finding
experience.
enough food to eat was a daily challenge but now
e In contrast, his research shows that for in most developed countries, that is no longer the
participants risk-taking doesn't come into it case. 2 In developing countries, where life
at all. is more difficult and people's time is dedicated to
f As a result, some people feel the need the basics of day-to-day living or simply surviving,
to experience the thrill of risk-taking to there is no time, inclination or necessity for them.
counteract this.
Another theory argues that extreme sports attract
adrenaline junkies. 3 Adrenaline is the
2 Read the text again. Tick (V) true or cross (X) chemical released in the body as a response to
false. stress and danger but for some people the feeling
gives a heightened sense of being alive, a feeling
There is a theory that people enjoy the risks they want to experience again and again. 4_ __
of extreme sports because modern life has For this reason, they need a bigger risk, a new
no dangers. D target to reach, and extreme sports are the perfect
2 People in developing countries like extreme solution. Critics say that these foolhardy people
sports, because they are a distraction from endanger themselves and others when they get
day-to-day living. D injured, which is quite likely, and should therefore
have to pay for their own treatment.
3 Some people say that those who
participate in extreme sports always hurt However, for psychologist Eric Brymer, neither
themselves. D of these theories is accurate. Having interviewed
4 According to Brymer, those who do extreme many extreme sportsmen and women, he doesn't
sports are not taking unnecessary risks but believe they are thrill-seekers who risk their lives
trying to challenge themselves. D for an adrenaline high or people who find modern
life too safe so feel the need to take risks. 5- - -
5 The author thinks that everyone should try
They understand the environment, task and their
a dangerous sport such as base jumping own level of skill and ability - emotional, physical
because they will learn something from and psychological- so well, that for them the focus
it. D is on controlling all these things and developing
/51 as individuals. Extreme sports are their way of
enjoying life to the full and being the best they
can be. They are expressing a wish for life, not a
foolish death wish - something they cannot do in
their normal work roles.

It seems that extreme sports participants may

have been given a bad press. Whichever theory
you believe, you may be able to benefit from some
extreme sports. They aren't all as dangerous as
base jumping, so why not give one a go?

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Listening 4 CD Listen again. Complete the sentences with
one or two words in each gap.
3 CD Listen to a radio programme about
celebrations. Choose the correct answer. John says you have to make t ime to build
strong _ _ _ __
In John's family when he was growing up, 2 Parents should negotiate with _ _ _ __
a they only ever had one present each at about what they do for thei r party.
Christmas but it was very special. 3 John believes that sharing the _ _ _ __
b they always got biscuits from their aunts for any celebration is extremely important.
and uncles at Christmas.
4 Ellen says that her last 'Just because'
c one year he had a barbecue for his birthday celebration was - - - - -
but it wasn't a tradition. 5 Suzie had to make a speech at her _ _ __
d all the members of his family helped to party.
decorate the Christmas tree every year.
2 To make a birthday party for a younger child
memorable, John recommends
a hiring an entertainer to amuse the children
Communication
and play games. 5 Complete the conversation with one word in
b making the cake yourself but not each gap.
necessarily all the food.
Joe: As I ' it, having a gap year
c buying all the food and playing some before university is a good thing.
games if you have time.
Sam: Everyone's 2 to a point of
d having a chef prepare all the food while you view, but I'm not so sure it's a good th ing.
do a treasure hunt.
Joe: Why? It definitely makes you grow up and
3 Last Sunday, Ellen's family be more responsible.
a went for a picnic because the weather was Sam: I agree up to a 3 , but I th ink
good. that happens anyway when you go away
b decided to celebrate because the children to university.
had done well in school tests. Joe: 14 what you're saying,
c went for a picnic with some friends because but I think you get more out of your t ime
they hadn't seen each other for a while. at university if you've had a gap year.
d organised an event in the park for family Sam: That may 5 be so, but I don't
and friends and prepared all the food. think it's essential.
4 When Suzie made a speech, Joe: I guess we'll have to agree to disagree!
a she didn't feel nervous at all because she
had practised before.
/10 I
b people were bored because she didn't tell
any jokes.
c she felt more nervous than she had
expected to feel.
d people laughed at her because she was so
nervous.
5 John advises Nigel to
a celebrate with his friends and not with his
family because he's eighteen.
b tell his parents that he should decide the
number of people at the party.
c get his parents to organise a party for him Marks
and his friends. Reading /10 marks
d celebrate with his family and then with his Listening / 10 marks
friends separately. Communication /10 marks
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skills test 1 b Units 1 &2

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

Reading
1 Read the text. Match the sentences a-f to the
gaps 1-5. There is one extra sentence.
James Kelvin recently jumped out of a plane over a
a In the past, just staying alive and finding mountain and then snowboarded down it. Last year
enough food to eat was a daily challenge but he tried base jumping and whitewater kayaking.
now in most developed countries, that is no You might think James is crazy but he's one of a
longer the case. growing number of extreme sports fans. 1_ __
b Not everyone enjoys the thrill of extreme Why would anyone want to take such risks and
sports - for some people they are a terrifying push themselves beyond their limits?
experience.
One popular theory is that extreme sports have
c They are expressing a wish for life, not a foolish evolved as a reaction to our increasingly safe
death wish - something they cannot do in lifestyles. 2 As a result , some people feel
their normal work roles. the need to experience the thrill of risk-taking to
d They understand the environment, task and counteract this. In developing countries, where life
their own level of skill and ability - emotional, is more difficult and people's time is dedicated to
physical and psychological - extremely well. the basics of day-to-day living or simply surviving ,
e These sports are being invented and there is no time, inclination or necessity for them.
developed all the time and the one thing they Another theory argues that extreme sports attract
all sha re is the high risk factor. adrenaline junkies. These are people who do them
f For this reason, they need a bigger risk, a new for the danger, because they get an adrenaline
target to reach, and extreme sports are the rush and feel a 'high' when they participate.
perfect solution. Adrenaline is the chemical released in the body
as a response to stress and danger but for some
people the feeling gives a heightened sense of
being alive, a feeling they want to experience
2 Read the text again. Tick (V) true or cross (X) again and again. For some athletes, reaching the
false. same goal many times doesn't bring the same
excitement or satisfaction as before. 3- - -
James Kelvin has tried .several extreme
Critics say that these foolhardy people endanger
sports because he thinks it's mad not
themselves and others when they get injured,
to take risks. 0 which is quite likely, and should therefore have to
2 There is a theory that lifestyles in developing pay for their own treatment.
countries are not as dangerous as they
used to be. 0 However, for psychologist Eric Brymer, neither
of these theories is accurate. Having interviewed
3 Some people feel more alive when they
many extreme sportsmen and women , he doesn't
do extreme sports because there is more
believe they are thrill-seekers who risk their lives
adrenaline in their bodies. 0 for an adrenaline high or people who find modern
4 Brymer believes that extreme sports fans life too safe so feel the need to take risks. In
are not interested in risk-taking or contrast, his research shows that for participants
addicted to feeling adrenaline. 0 risk-taking doesn't come into it at all. 4 For
5 The author doesn't think that anyone should them, the focus is on controlling all these things
try extreme sports such as base jumping and developing as individuals. Extreme sports are
because they are too dangerous. 0 their way of enjoying life to the full and being the
best they can be. 5_ __
/51 It seems that extreme sports participants may
have been given a bad press. Whichever theory
you believe, you may be able to benefit from some
extreme sports. They aren't all as dangerous as
base jum ping , so why not give one a go?

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Listening 4 CD Listen again. Complete the sentences with
one or two words in each gap.
3 CD Listen to a radio programme about
In John's family, they created their own
celebrations. Choose the correct answer.
John says that 2 John thinks that children remember home-
a you don't need strong family relationships made _ _ _ _ _ much more than shop-
to enjoy celebrations. bought ones.
b families that don't celebrate traditional 3 Suzie thinks the 'Just because' celebrations are
festivals lack a sense of belonging. a _____
c it's important to make an effort to celebrate 4 Suzie says when you give a speech, you should
together as a family. always include _ _ _ __
d the most important celebrations for families 5 Nigel thinks celebrating his eighteenth
are Easter and Christmas. birthday with his family is a _ _ _ __
2 When organising parties for older children, idea.
you should
a discuss together any plans for a party.
b hire a chef, even if this means spending a lot
Communication
of money. 5 Complete the conversation with one word in
c definitely do all the organisation yourself. each gap.
d not bother hiring a venue in order to save Joe: In my 1 , children should

money. help with domestic tasks. It shouldn't ju st

3 Ellen says that her family's 'Just because' be the parents.
celebrations Sam: 12 up to a point but I think
a happen whenever the children do well at they should only do small tasks like
school in a test or project. making their bed s.
b are a lot of hard work but they're worth the Joe: I don't really agree. I thin k it tea ches
effort because they're fun. young people to be responsib le.
c are always a picnic in the park for family and Sam: What?That 3 well be so, but
friends to get together. young children don't need respons ibility!
d happen when they feel they need to get Joe: 14 what you're saying but I
together and have a good time. don't think that's true.
4 When Suzie made a speech, Sam: It doesn't really 5 what you
say, I still think ch ildhood is a time to
a everyone laughed because it was very
enjoy being young.
funny.
Joe: I guess we'll have to agree to disagree!
b it didn't go well because she was nervous
and hadn't practised. /10 I
c it was at her and her husband's wedding
anniversary party.
d she didn't feel nervous at all, which she
hadn't expected.
5 At first, Nigel wants to celebrate his eighteenth
birthday
a by having a party with his friends only.
b with his family and with his friends all
together.
c with his family - he sees his friends all the Marks
time. Reading /10 marks
d by organising a surprise party for his family Listening /10 marks
and friends. Communication /10 marks
Total: /30 marks

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skills test 2a Units 3&4
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

Reading •••••••••••••••••••••••••
•• ::E&~cC»rd.-br~&L:IE~r! ••
1 Read the text. Choose the correct answer. • What do you dream of doing? Maybe it's travelling all •
Johnny Collinson : over the world, breaking a record, aspiring to fame or even :
• experiencing the tranquility of remote places. Perhaps it's •
a took less than a year to climb seven of the • something simpler like spending all hours doing an activity •
world's highest mountains. • you love. At the age of just seventeen, Johnny Collinson •
b has fulfilled his dream of breaking several • fulfilled all of those dreams at the same time when he •
mountain-climbing records this year. • ascended the Seven Summits in under a year. Considering •
c has become famous for travelling all around
•
• the Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of •
•
the seven continents. • the seven continents, it's no small feat. •
• Collinson was raised in the rugged Utah terrain of the US, 4»
d hopes to become a famous mountaineer by
breaking climbing records.
•• where outdoor activities are an integral part of daily life ••
• for everyone from toddlers to pensioners. He's been skiing •
2 Collinson • and climbing with his parents from a very young age - •
a was encouraged to climb a 3395 -metre- • he climbed the 3395-metre-high Mount Rainier when he •
high mountain by his parents. • was only four and went on to scale 200 other mountains, •
b started doing sports such as skiing and •
• setting youngest mountaineer records in the process. •
•
climbing when he wasn't very old at all. • He soon started mulling over the idea of a global-scale •
• challenge. The result was that in his mid teens he took the •
c had climbed over 200 mountains by the
• decision to climb the Seven Summits. •
time he was four years old.
•• Collinson already had experience with technical climbing ••
d has always wanted to do a global-scale • and climbing different types of glacier but he knew he had •
mountaineering challenge. • to do some serious training before tackling the first of the •
3 To prepare for the Seven Summits, Collinson • highest mountains. He regularly hiked up a 3500-metre •
a got more experience of climbing glaciers. • mountain near his home carrying around twenty kilos •

b often went climbing and lost a lot of weight.

•
• of weight to get fit. In January 2009, he started his year- •
•
• long adventure to attempt to be the youngest climber to •
c didn't have to do much training. • conquer the Seven Summits by climbing Aconcagua in •
d cl i bed mountains w ith a heavy weight to • Argentina. This was followed by climbing Mount Everest •
increase his level of fitness. • in May and then Denali in Alaska in June. A month later •
4 hi le cli mbing the Seven Summits, Collinson
•
• he climbed Europe's highest peak, Elbus, in Russia and •
•
• then Kilimanjaro in Africa in July, Carstenz Pyramid in •
a carried his skis up to the top of all of the • New Guinea a month later and finally Vinso Massif in •
mountains. • Antarctica in December 2009. •
b sustained some major injuries, but it didn't •• The Seven Summits, which range between 4884 metres ••
stop him. • and 8848 metres high, are tough challenges for some of the •
c was able to ski down some 'of the world's • world's most experienced climbers. However, Collinson •
highest mountains. • didn't only reach all the summits, he carried his skis up •
• and skied down some of them! And he managed all this •
d met another young American climber.
S Collinson
•
• without any major injuries. Collinson just missed achieving •
•
• his ambition of being the youngest Seven Summit climber .
a is happy he climbed the Seven Summits • since, while he was climbing Carstenz Pyramid, another .
even though he didn't break the record. • young American climber Johnny Strange, who was just a •
b regrets not being able to break the record • few months younger than Collinson, completed the seven •
even though he learned a lot.
•
• peaks. He may not have been the youngest but Collinson •
•
• believes it was worth doing for what he learned and for •
c wishes he'd broken the record to be the
• the opportunity to visit some of the most unspoiled and .
youngest person to climb the Seven • stunning places on Earth. •
Summits.
•• And what will he be doing next year? Collinson wants ••
d has been to mountains that were more • to become a motivational speaker for young people in •
beautiful than the seven peaks. • America and to work with young people doing a variety •
• of outdoor activities. With his enthusiasm for sport and •
• his determination in the face of a challenge, no doubt he •

•• •••••••••••••••••••••••••
• will succeed. •

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2 Read the text again. Tick (V) true, cross (X) false Communication
or write (?) if there is no information.
5 Choose the best response for each statement.
Johnny Collinson grew up in a mountainous
region of the US. 0 My brother's new car was stolen last night.
2 Collinson climbed 200 mountains with his a That's very surprising.
parents when he was young. 0 b That's really terrible.
3 Collinson took a whole month to climb 2 I'm a bit disappointed by the book I'm reading.
Denali Mountain in Alaska. 0 a Isn't it what you expected?
4 Collinson didn't have any serious injuries b That's very surprising.
while he was climbing the Seven Summits. 0 3 I've just heard that I've passed all my exams!
5 The writer doesn't think Collinson will be
a That's really good to hear.
very successful in the future. 0
b I'm surprised to hear that.
/51
4 I met a friend from home when I was travelling
in Rome - I didn't know she was going to be
Listening there, too!
a Oh no!
3 CD Listen to an interview with a clothes
b Really?
designer. Tick (V) true or cross (X) false.
5 Lorna, Annie has come to visit you!
When Jackie was a teenager, she didn't
a What a nice surprise!
like the clothes in the shops. 0
b Don't you find that surprising?
2 Jackie had a year off after she had finished
her degree in fashion and design. 0
3 Jackie's business partner is a member of 6 Write what you would say in each situation. Use
her family. 0 the words in BLOCK CAPITALS.
4 The interviewer thinks the jacket is not very 1 You enjoy going on city breaks more than
attractive or fashionable, although going to the beach . PREFER
the material is beautiful. 0
5 The trousers are only made in black,
2 In your opinion, having more short holidays is
although the matching jackets come in
different colou rs. o not as good as having fewer longer holidays.
THINK/BETTER

4 CD Listen again. Complete the sentences with 3 You like smart clothes more than casual ones.
one or two words in each gap. THINK/PREFERABLE

Jackie still has a dress that she designed

when she was young, made of lace and 4 You want to know if a friend likes your red
jacket or your blue one more. WHICH/PREFER

2 Jackie chose her university because the

students work during Fashion Week in London 5 You want to go shopping, not go for a coffee.
with famous _ _ _ __ RATHER
3 The idea behind the reddish-orange jacket
was to create something a _ _ _ __
businesswoman could wear.
4 The gold dress is quite _ _ _ _ _ so it isn't
loose, and it's quite long.
5 The interviewer doesn't like trousers that are

Marks
Reading /10 marks
Listening /10 marks
Communication /10 marks
Total: /30 marks

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skills test 2b Units 3&4
ame: ..................................................................................................................................................... ..

Reading •••••••••••••••••••••••••
~Etcc»:rc'l.-b:rEtEL:JE.Et:r! •
1 Read the text. Choose the correct answer.
••• What •
do you dream of doing? Maybe it's uavelling all .,
• over the world, breaking a record, aspiring ro fame or even .,
According to the text, Johnny Collinson ., experiencing the tranquiliry of remote places. Perhaps it's .,
a hopes to become famous one day and : something simpler like spending all hours doing an activiry :
travel all over the world. ., you love. At the age of just seventeen, Johnny Collinson .,
b is on the way to fulfilling all his • fulfilled all of those dreams at the same time when he .,
., ascended the Seven Summits in under a year. Considering .,
mountaineering dreams.
• the Seven Summits are the highest mountains of each of •
c climbed seven of the world's highest : the seven continents, it's no small feat. :
mountains when he was seventeen.
• Collinson was raised in the rugged Utah terrain of the US, •
d wants to become a famous mountaineer by • where outdoor activities are an integral part of daily life •
climbing the Seven Summits. ., for everyone from toddlers to pensioners. He's been skiing •
2 In the area where Collinson grew up, •
• and climbing with his parents from a very young age - •
•
a most people go mountain climbing regularly. • he climbed the 3395-meue-high Mount Rainier when he .,
• was only four and went on to scale 200 other mountains, •
b people do a lot of outdoor activities.
• setting youngest mountaineer records in the process. .,
c parents take their young children skiing. • He soon started mulling over the idea of a global-scale •
d there are over two hundred mountains. •
• challenge. The result was that in his mid-teens he took the •
..
• decision to climb the Seven Summits. •
3 Collinson
III Collinson already had experience with technical climbing •
a climbed the highest mountain in Europe
before he went to Argentina.
•• and climbing different rypes of glacier but he knew he had ••
., to do some serious uaining before tackling the first of the •
b climbed four of the world's highest • highest mountains. He regularly hiked up a 3500-metre •
mountains between May and July. • mountain near his home carrying around twenty kilos •
c took the whole month of May to climb the • of weight to get fit. In January 2009, he started his year- •
world's highest mountain, Mount Everest. •
• long adventure to attempt to be the youngest climber ro •
•
• conquer the Seven Summits by climbing Aconcagua in •
d ascended the highest peak in Antarctica six
• Argentina. This was followed by climbing Mount Everest •
months after climbing in New Guinea.
• in May and then Denali in Alaska in June. A month later •
4 Johnny Strange • he climbed Europe's highest peak, Elbus, in Russia and •
a was older than Collinson, but climbed all •
• then Kilimanjaro in Africa in July, Carstenz Pyramid in •
•
the peaks first. • New Guinea a month later and finally Vinso Massif in .,
b was climbing Carstenz Pyramid at the same • Antarctica in December 2009. •
time as Collinson. : The Seven Summits, which range between 4884 metres :
• and 8848 metres high, are rough challenges for some of the •
c completed the seven peaks several months
• world's most experienced climbers. However, Collinson •
before Collinson.
• didn't only reach all the summits, he carried his skis up •
d was younger than Collinson and he climbed • and skied down some of them! And he managed all this •
all the mountains first. •
• without any major injuries. Collinson just missed achieving •
•
S What does the writer say about Collinson's • his ambition of being the yo ungest Seven Summit climber .,
future? • since, while he was climbing Carstenz Pyramid, another •

·
a He wants to give talks to young people to • young American climber Johnny Strange, who was just a .,
., few months yo unger than Collinson, completed the seven .,
encourage them to do things.
b He is unlikely to be very successful at doing
• peaks. He may not have been the youngest, but Collinson .,
•
• believes it was worth doing for what he learned and for •
other outdoor activities. ., the opportunit\· ro visit some of the most unspoiled and •
c He will find it hard to face all the new • stunning places on Earth. •
challenges he has to deal with. • And what will he be doing next year? Collinson wants ••
•
d He will probably become less enthusiastic • ro become a motivational speaker for young people in •
about doing outdoor activities. • America and ro \\'ork with young people doing a variery •
• of ourdoo; acti\·ities . Wi th his enthusiasm for sport and •
• hi dereroination in the face of a challenge, no doubt he •
• •
• wit; 5t.:c.::eec.
•
••••••••••• •••••
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2 Read the text again. Tick (V) true, cross (.x) false Communication
or write (?) if there is no information.
5 Choose the best response for each statement.
1 The writer thinks Collinson's achievement
is not very impressive. D Hello, Mike. I didn't know you were coming to
this concert.
2 There are 200 mountains in Utah. D
a Hi, Sally. What a nice surprise!
3 Collinson decided to climb seven ofthe
world's highest mountains when he was b Hi, Sally. That's very surprising.
fifteen. D 2 Some people broke into our house and stole
4 Collinson trained hard to prepare for most of our things.
climbing the Seven Summits. D a That's really shocking.
5 Collinson thinks he learned a lot during b That's not what I expected.
his climbing challenge. D 3 I'm not sure if I like Muse's new album.
/51 a That's really fantastic.
b Isn't it what you were expecting?
4 John and Sue are getting married although
Listening they've only known each other for three
3 CD Listen to an interview with a clothes weeks!
designer. Tick (V) true or cross (.x) false. a Don't you find it surprising?
Jackie made her own clothes because the b I'm surprised to hear that.
clothes in the shops didn't fit her. D 5 I passed my driving test yesterday!
2 Jackie worked for a few years before a That's wonderful!
starting her own business. D b That's really shocking.
3 Jackie does everything in her business,
from designing the clothes to doing the
marketing. D 6 Write what you would say in each situation.
Use the words in BLOCK CAPITALS.
4 Most of the clothes Jackie designs are for
very slim people, because that's what You want to go on fewer longer holidays, not
fashion is about. D more short ones. RATHER
5 You can buy different sizes of Jackie's
jackets and trousers to suit your shape. D 2 You want to know if a friend likes football or
tennis more. WHICH/PREFER

4 CD Listen again and complete the sentences 3 For you, buying more cheap clothes is not as
with one or two words. good as buying fewer good-quality clothes.
THINK/BETTER
Jackie loved when she was
younger, although most were too expensive to
buy. 4 You enjoy watching sports more than doing
2 Jackie made some things when them. PREFER
she was young that she still likes a lot.
3 Jackie doesn't think that a shy or 5 You like vintage clothes more than modern
_ _ _ _ _ person would wear the reddish- ones. THINK/PREFERABLE
orange jacket.
4 Jackie didn't want the gold dress to be
_ _ _ _ _ , that's why it's below the knee.
5 Jackie thinks the trousers would suit someone
who's quite and who likes
good-quality clothes.
Marks
Reading /10 marks
Listening /10 marks
Communication /10 marks
Total: /30 marks

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skills test 3a Units 5&6
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

Reading 2 Read the comments again and answer the

questions.
1 Read the website comments. Match the people
1 Why does Nick think there will be more serious
1-5 to the things they might say a-f. There is
diseases when countries become hotter?
one extra sentence.
1 Nick 2 Maria 3 Josie
2 What percentage of ten- to fourteen-year-olds
4 Elena 5 Kelvin do not work in India?

a We'll be using far more renewable energy

sources and pollution will decrease. 3 Why are non-genetically modified crops at risk?
b We could be eating foods that have irreversible
effects on our health without knowing. 4 How did Portugal manage to increase its clean
c No doubt in my mind, hunger is going to be energy so quickly?
our top-priority task to tackle.
d Pollution has created climate change and this 5 How fast is the number of people without
will cause a food shortage and economic crisis. enough to eat growing?
e Even if we took drastic measures now, global
warming is still going to have damaging
consequences.
f Childhood and education are still unattainable
luxuries for far too many young people.

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' r" e en lronment for hundreds. even thousands hazardous. In the US alone, eighty-five percent of the soya bean ~
::' ] 88'S an 9 lemments have been too slow to react - you crop is genetically engineered. What will happen if we suddenly find ~
::c ~ : '8, e'Se \ e effec s from one day to the next. Worst case it isn'tfit for human consumption? There will be a huge food shortage ~
~ sce'18 o? s northern countries warm up, in sects will migrate and prices will rocket. Not only that, but some natural crops are in ~
~ . ere bnnglng a spate of deadly illnesses such as malaria and danger of disappearing due to lack of use. Josie, New York ~
~ plagues. The probability of more frequent and stronger hurricanes ~
~ will increase, with devastating consequences _ not least of which EnOUgh of the gloom and doom! Climate change isn't going to ~
~ will be the huge damage-repair costs, to say nothing of the loss destroy the world - you just have to look at what countries ~
~ of lives. It's high time we took drastic preventative action _ before such as Portugal have achieved over the last few years - an ~
~ it's too late! Nick, London increase of seventeen percent clean energy in five years. ~
~ They've proved it's totally possible when the government invests ~
~ ~
~ peOPle go on about climate change but for me, the worst in it. Eventually, everyone will have their own carbon footprint ~
~ offender is child labour. It's unthinkable that it still persists counter and we'll be offsetting our carbon use by buying carbon ~
~ in this day and age! Working in a sweatshop to produce a trendy credits and we won't have electricity taxes. Hybrid cars will be ~
~ pair of trainers for some westerner, or cheap clothing , is no kind the norm and pollution will be a distant memory. Can't wait! ~
~ of life for a young person . The statistics speak for themselves: Elena, Madrid ~
~ seventy-three million ten- to fourteen-year-olds form part of ~
~ the workforce worldwide - in countries such as Mali that's fifty- world population has already passed the seven billion mark ~
~ four percent of children in that age group, in India it's forty-one and it's growing increasingly fast. Currently over 925 million ~
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~ to campaign against importing goods made by underage workers diet (less than 2100 calories a day) and this figure is going up by ~
~ and to support organisations such as Fairtrade that promote ten million a year! The worst-hit countries are poverty-stricken ~
~ ethical trade and fair wages for adults. Maria, Rome ones such as those in west Africa, Haiti and Mongolia, but conflict ~
~ in places such as Sudan or Iraq has also caused widespread ~
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Listening Communication
3 CD Listen to a conversation between two 5 Complete the dialogue with the words below.
friends, Will and Grace, about eating healthily There are two extra words.
when you are at university. Tick (V) true or
cross (X) false.
Grace is worried about cooking, even
though she's already done a lot of it. D
[ how why
essential
consider
think about
on
]
2 Will says it is better to buy food in tins than AI: What do you think 1 social
fresh food because it lasts longer. D networking sites?

3 If you eat more slowly, you are unlikely to Jo: They're great. I couldn't live without them!
put on weight because you know when AI: Why do you think they are so 2 ?
you are full. D Jo: Well, I love keeping in touch with all my
4 Will has tried all the recipes in the book friends.
that he's going to buy for Grace. D AI: I'm not so sure 3 useful they
5 The food that Grace doesn't like because are. I mean, don't you 4 _ _ _ __
she thinks it's slimy is squash. D people waste a lot oftime using them?
And they can be a problem if people put up
15 1 embarrassing photos and your boss or a
work colleague sees them.
4 CD Listen again. Choose the correct answer.
Jo: There's a lot to 5 , I suppose.

In Will's opinion, But on balance, I'm still in favour of them.

a Grace has a lot of bad eating habits.
b most university students eat healthily.
c it's possible to eat healthily and cheaply.
6 Read the situation then write suggestions for
your friend using the prompts. Remember to
2 Will advises Grace use the correct form of the verb.
a to only buy organic fruit and vegetables.
• Your friend has just split up with his long-term
b to buy something from each food group girlfriend and you want to help.
every day.
• He wants to get back together with her, but he
c to become a vegetarian because it's doesn't know how.
healthier.
• He's lost touch with a lot of his old friends.
3 Which does Will NOT say about preparing your
• He's got too much free time and doesn't know
own packed lunch?
what to do.
a It means you avoid snacking and eating
whylsend her some flowers?
junk food.
b It is much cheaper than buying food in
cafeterias. 2 let'sltalk to her best friend about it
c It doesn't require much effort, just a little
organisation. 3 howllook on Facebook to see if anyone is there?
4 In Will's opinion, cooking meals for other
people 4 whatlweldolgo to Kate's party on Friday
a can help you make new friends and it's
relaxing, too.
5 what/if/we/join the sports club?
b is boring because you have to do all the
shopping, too.
c is fun, but it's not very relaxing because you
have to do everything.
5 Grace loves ... but is not able to eat it.
a seafood Marks
b aubergine Reading 110 marks
Listening 110 marks
c pineapple
Communication 110 marks
Total: 130 marks

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 , "

skills test 3b Units 5&6

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

Reading 2 Read the comments again and answer the

questions.
1 Read the website comments. Match the people
1-5 to the things they might say a-f. There is What changes in the weather does Nick
one extra sentence. predict?

Nick 2 Maria 3 Josie

2 What percentage of children don't work in
4 Elena 5 Kelvin
Mali?

a There could be health risks involved and other

plant species could become extinct. 3 Why does Josie think GM food could be
b Far too many species of animals and plants will dangerous for humans?
become extinct due to climate change.
c The weather is going to be seriously affected 4 Why doesn't Elena think climate change will
by this problem, in my opinion. destroy the world?
d War is only one of the reasons that 50 many
people do not have enough to eat. 5 According to Kelvin, how many people won't
e I find it unbelievable that 50 many young have enough to eat in a year's time?
people are forced to give up school and work.
f In just a few decades I'm positive the world will
be a safer, cleaner place.

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~
~ go er ments have been too slow to react - you the soya bean crop is genetically engineered. What will happen if ~
~ ::;er: re le se e e 'ects from one day to the next. Worst case we suddenly find it isn't fit for human consumption? There will be a ~
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~ s ra o? s 0 hern countries warm up, insects will migrate huge food shortage and prices will rocket. Not only that, but some ~
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~ will be the huge damage-repair costs, to say nothing of the loss destroy the world _ you just have to look at what countries such ~
~ of lives. It's high time we took drastic preventative action - before ~
~ it's too late! Nick, London as Portugal have achieved over the last few years - an increase ~
~ of seventeen percent clean energy in five years. They've proved ~
~ peOPle go on about climate change but for me, the worst it's totally possible when the government invests in it. Eventually, ~
~ offender is child labour. It's unthinkable that it still persists everyone will have their own carbon footprint counter and we'll be ~
~ in this day and age! Working in a sweatshop to produce a trendy offsetting our carbon use by buying carbon credits and we won't ~
~ pair of trainers for some westerner, or cheap clothing , is no kind have electricity taxes. Hybrid cars will be the norm and pollution will ~
~ of life for a young person. The statistics speak for themselves: be a distant memory. Can't wait! Elena, Madrid §
§ ~
~ seventy-three million ten- to fourteen year-olds form part of world population has already passed the seven billion mark ~
~ the workforce worldwide - in countries such as Mali that's fifty- and it's growing increasingly fast. Currently over 925 million ~
~ four percent of children in that age group, in India it's forty-one people _ that's almost one in seven _ have an insufficient daily ~
~ percent of the same age group. We need more pressure groups diet (less than 2100 calories a day) and this figure is going up by ~
~ to campaign against importing goods made by underage workers ten million a year! The worst-hit countries are poverty-stricken ~
~ and to support organisations such as Fairtrade that promote ones such as those in west Africa, Haiti and Mongolia , but conflict ~
~ ethical trade and fair wages for adults. Maria, Rome in places such as Sudan or Iraq has also caused widespread ~
~
§
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Listening Communication
3 CD Listen to a conversation between two 5 Complete the dialogue with the words below.
friends, Will and Grace, about eating healthily There are two extra words.
when you are at university. Tick (v) true or
[ sure how to for of why think ]
cross (~) false.
1 Grace is worried about cooking because
Jo: What do you think 1_ _ _ _ _ second-
she's never done any before. D hand clothes shops?
2 Will believes that it's easier than people
imagine to eat cheaply and healthily. D AI: I think they're a great idea.

3 Will's advice is to eat some food from Jo: Don't you 2 they are a bit old-
each food group (e.g. protein, fashioned? I'm not 3 how
carbohydrates) every day. D useful they are nowadays, especially with
internet shopping.
4 Grace says she's going to buy some recipe
AI: I don't agree! I think they're very useful,
books before she goes to university. D especially now.
S Will thinks that Grace is a picky eater
Jo: do you think they are so
because she has a lot of food preferences. D 4

important now?
AI: Well, people haven't got much money so
they're wearing lots more vintage clothes.
4 CD Listen again. Choose the correct answer.
Jo: I suppose so. There's a lot 5_ _ _ __
Grace thinks consider!
a she'll have a lot of free time for cooking and
shopping.
6 Read the situation then write suggestions using
b most students only eat well in the holidays. the prompts. Remember to use the correct form
c it's possible to eat good food that's not of the verb.
expensive. You and your brother want to organise a surprise
2 Will says it is better to buy party for your parents'wedding anniversary, but
a food in tins because it keeps the longest. there are some problems.
b fresh or frozen food than food in tins. • You don't have much money.
c fresh fruit and vegetables, not frozen ones. • You don't have the contact details for all the
3 Which does Will NOT say about food in people you want to invite.
cafeterias? • You don't know where to hold the party.
a You can't usually buy healthy snacks there work/iflwe/ask everyone to put some money
like celery with avocado dip. towards the party?
b It is much more expensive than preparing a
packed lunch for yourself. 2 how/do the party at home?
c It contains more saturated fat than the daily
recommended intake.
3 what/if/we/contact Aunt Jane for the addresses?
4 Will tells Grace that if she tries to eat more
slowly,
4 whatlwe/do/ask other people for venue
a she is less likely to eat too much food.
suggestions
b she will probably lose some weight.
c she will enjoy the taste of savoury food
S let's/look online for local party venues
more.
S Grace doesn't like ... at all.
a pineapple
b aubergine
c mussels Marks
Reading 110 marks
Listening 110 marks
Communication 110 marks
Total: 130 marks

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skills test 4a Units 7&8

Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

Reading
1 Read the text. Match the sentences a-f to the 2 Read the text again. Tick true (V") or cross (X)
gaps 1-5. There is one extra sentence. false.
a This strategy demands more marketing and Giving your company a descriptive name is
a strong advertising campaign, which can be a good idea if you can't afford to spend
costly. much on advertising. 0
b It effectively communicates what your 2 It is impossible to trademark descriptive
business is so it is easy for people to business names so you shouldn't try. 0
understand what you do. 3 When Adi Dassler set up his company, he
e Whichever approach you take, don't rush to was already well-known in business. 0
choose your brand name. 4 An invented brand name can initially make
d Clearly,'Pete's Bakery'will no longer be a good it difficult for potential clients to find you. 0
company name if you want to branch out into 5 Invented names that make people feel
catering or gourmet food. emotional are better than abbreviations. 0
e Advertising has existed for thousands of years
but brand names are a relatively new idea. /5 I
f They also set your brand apart - they are
distinctive and there is no confusion with
competitors.

Tall~ to anyone in the bu siness world and tbey Kellogg were unknown but they have been so successful
will tell yo u tbat a good advertising campaign can that their names have become world-famou s brands. The
only get you so far. To get any furtber, you need downside of this, of course, is that until you're well-kn own,
a brand name that people will remember and that it can be hard for potential clients to find you. 3 It
will make your product or company stand out, So tal~es time to promote your brand name - money and time
h ow do you go about ch oosing one? most new businesses don't bave, The upside is that t lley
give a 'face' to a company and are therefore more personal,
A descriptive business name, for example 'Pete's
something that is attractive in today's global marl~et, Brands
Bal~ery', might seem the best solution. 1_ __
based on names can do extremely well in niche markets.
Tbis is especiall y us eful if you are a small business
with limited advertising budgets, wh ere the Anotber solution is to invent a brand name. T bis has the
name on a sign, delivery van or in tbe telepbone same drawbacl~s as using your own narne, because it can be
directory may be tbe only advertising avai lable. tough to become known and for clients to find you, H owever,
Another b onus is that this sort of name will be the advantages can outweigh the disadvantages: these names
thrown up in intern et searches, so you may get t end to be memorable, they're easy to trademarl;: and they
easy additional business, are flexib le enough for st rategic business changes - you can
adapt or expand into new areas easily. 4_ __
However, descriptive names have sonle
drawbacl~s, The biggest one is if you later decide So how do you go about inventing a name? One method is
to expand your business to other areas. 2_ __ t o use acronyms or abbreviations, for example IKEA (Ingvar
Another disadvantage is that these generic names Kamprad Elmtaryd Agun naryd) or MTV (music television),
can easily be confused with similarly-named If you prefer, you can use combined names such as Microsoft
competitors - your customers may find them (M icro + software), You Tube (you + tube), A lternatively,
when they were looking for you, Lastly, they're choose something that is based on an underlying message
very tricl~y to trademarl~. So what other options or story or that evokes a feeling or emotion, such as Orange
are tbere? or Apple,

An increasing number of companies and _ _.,-- It i:; well worth tabing as long as you need to come
freelancers are creating a brand around their own up with the name that wi ll suit the business an d tllat you can
name. T hink of Adidas or Kellogg's - when tbey be proud or
set up their companies, Adi Dassler and William

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Listening about the culture, the easier it is to make friends.
For all these 5 , I think you'll agree

3 CD Listen to a radio programme about cultural awareness is extremely important.

inventions. Match the things 1-5 to the
information about them a-f. There is one extra
piece of information. 6 Complete the dialogue with the words below.
1 the tin can There are two extra words.
2 the can opener_
3 the biro pen _
4 the umbrella
[ earlier until
age
ever
since
suddenly
once ]
5 the egg box_ John: So how did you meet your boyfriend?
Amy: At the 1 of twenty I decided
a Its inventor didn't make much money because
to do a Spanish course and he was the
he sold the patent.
teacher. It wasn't 2 the third
b The Emperor Napoleon's offer of a prize led to class that I realised we'd met before!
its invention.
John: Really?
c It was invented by a newspaper editor.
Amy: Yes. I went to Spain on holiday when I was
d It was invented 200 years after the pencil. twelve and one day I had a really scary
e It was first used by only women, not men. experience! 3 that day we
f It was invented by an Englishman in 1855. had gone to visit a cathedral but I got
bored. I wandered off and got lost. A boy
who spoke English helped me find my
parents. That boy was my teacher!
4 CD Listen again. Tick true (vl or cross (,xl false.
John: That's amazing!
Paul Webber thinks all the objects have
Amy: Yeah, and 4 since then,
affected people's lives. D I've wanted to learn Spanish. I remember
2 After he used metal to preserve food, _ _ _ _ _ asking my parents if we
Nicolas Appert tried glass. D could go back to the same place! I told
3 People knew you could use graphite to my teacher all about this and he
write on paper a hundred years before the remembered, too!
pencil was invented. D John: What a story!
4 The umbrella was first used to protect
people from rain and then from the sun. D
5 The egg box was invented to end a dispute
between a farmer and a hotel owner. D

Communication
5 Complete the presentation with one word in
each gap.
To 1 with, I'd like to explain that
today I'm going to talk about cultural awareness.
In my opinion, it's as important as knowing the
language of a country. I'd like to 2_ _ _ __ Marks
some ideas about why this is with you. For Reading /10 marks
one 3 , if you don't know about
Listening /10 marks
the culture you are likely to offend people. For Communication /10 marks
another, you might embarrass yourself and Total: /30 marks
others. In 4 , the more you know

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skills test 4b Units 7&8

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

Reading
1 Read the text. Match the sentences a-f to the 2 Read the text again. Tick true (V) or cross (X)
gaps 1-5. There is one extra sentence. false.
a Another bonus is that this sort of name will be A descriptive company name can be a good
thrown up in internet searches so you may get idea because everyone will know what
easy additional business. type of business it is. D
b Advertising has existed for thousands of years 2 If your company has a descriptive name,
but brand names are a relatively new idea. other competitors can easily find out
c This has the same drawbacks as using your about you. D
own name because it can be tough to become 3 Companies that use their own name for
known and for clients to find you. a brand always become very well-known
d The biggest one is if you later decide to internationally. D
expand your business to other areas. 4 An invented brand name makes your
e To get any further, you need a brand name company stand out from the
that people will remember and that will make competition. D
your product or company stand out. 5 Invented brand names that are based on
f The downside of this, of course, is that until acronyms are more successful than ones
you're well-known, it can be hard for potential that are based on a story. D
clients to find you.
/51

Tall~ t o anyone in the business world and they successful that their names have become world-famous
will tell you that a good advertising campaign can brands. 4 This strategy demands more marl,eting
only get you so far. 1 So how do you go and a strong advertising campaign, which can be costly. It
about ch oosing one? tal~es time to promote your brand name - money and time
most new businesses don't have. The upside is that they
A descriptive business name, for example
give a 'face' to a company and are therefore more personal,
'Pete's Bakery', might seem the best solution. It
something that is attractive in today's global market. Brands
effectively communicates what your business
based on names can do extremely well in niche marl,ets.
is so it is easy for people to understand what
you do. This is especially useful if you are a Another solution is to invent a brand name. 5_ __
small business with limited advertising budgets, However, the advantages can outweigh the disadvantages:
where the name on a sign, delivery van or in the these names t end t o be memorable, they're easy to trademark
telephone directory may be the only advertising and they are flexible enough for strategic business changes
available. 2_ __ - you can adapt or expand into new areas easily. They also
set your brand apart - they are distinctive and there is no
However, descriptive names have 80n1e
confusion with competitors.
drawbacl~8. 3 Clearly, 'Pete's Bakery' will
no longer be a good company name if you want So how do you go about inventing a name? One method is

-o
to branch out into catering or gourmet food. to use acronyms or abbreviations, for example IKEA (Ingvar
Another disadvantage is that these generic names Kamprad Elmtaryd Agunnaryd) or MTV (music television) .
can easily be confused with similarly-named If you prefer, you can use combined narnes such as Microsoft
V\ competitors - your customers may find them
when they were looking for you. Lastly, the/re
(Micro + software), You Tube (you + tube). Alternatively,
choose something that is based on an underlying message
very trich to trademark. So what other options or story or that evo kes a feeling or emotion, such as Orange

o
are there? or Apple.

An increasing number of companies and Whichever a pproach vou tal, e, don't rush to choose your

:z: freelancers are creating a brand around their own

name. Thinl~ of Adidas or Kellogg's - when they
set up their companies, Adi Dassler and William
brand name. It is well wo rth tal,ing as long as you need to
com e up with the name that will suit the business and that
vou can be proud of.

\I Kellogg were unknown but they have been so

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Listening _ _ _ _ _ , if you don't know the language
it is hard to make friends. Secondly, you'll adapt
3 CD Listen to a radio programme about more quickly to your new life if you can
inventions. Match the things 1-5 to the communicate with others. Finally, you'll feel more
information about them a-f. There is one extra at home. For all these reason, I think you'll
piece of information. 4 that it's worth learning the
language. I'd like to leave you with one final
the tin can
5 _ if you learn the language, you
2 the pencil_ can work in any job there, not just teaching your
3 the biro pen _ own language.
4 the umbrella
5 the egg box_
6 Complete the dialogue with the words below.
a It was invented 200 years before the rubber. There are two extra words.
b It was used in China long before it came to
Europe.
c It was invented 200 years after graphite was
discovered.
[ looking what
why
having
since only
suddenly
]
d The inventor of the early prototype won a Sue: So how did you meet your girlfriend?
prize with his invention. Rob: We met when I went to a concert.
e It was invented to put an end to an argument. _ _ _ _ _ got there early, I was
waiting for my friends when
f It was invented by a journalist in the 19305.
2 I saw this amazing girl.
She was trying to lift a heavy bag.
Sue: So did you help?
4 CD Listen again. Tick true (11') or cross (X) false.
Rob: Yeah, and then my friends arrived and we
The tin can was fully developed and went inside. 3 back, I can
patented by a Frenchman. 0 see that I fell for her immediately but it
2 The can opener was invented a few years was 4 when I saw her again
after the tin can. 0 at a party a few days later that I realised I
3 Nicolas Conte invented the pencil by really liked her. Do you know
putting graphite between two bits of 5 I did?
wood. 0 Sue: No idea. What?
4 Laszl6 Bir6 made over fourteen million Rob: I just went up to her and asked her out.
pounds from his invention. 0 Luckily she said yes!
5 The modern umbrella was developed by
an Englishman in 1852. 0

Communication
5 Complete the presentation with one word in
each gap.
To start with, I'd' to explain my
views on the importance of language learning. Marks
I'm going to talk about the importance of Reading /10 marks
learning a language to successfully live in a
Listening /10 marks
foreign country. In my opinion, it's as important Communication /10 marks
as cultural awareness. I'd like to tell you
Total: /30 marks
_ _ _ _ _ 1 think this. In the first

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Reading f got a lot of sound business advice from other

people that helped him/her.
1 Read the text. Match the people 1-5 to the
sentence endings a-f. There is one extra
sentence ending. 2 Read the text again. Tick (V) true, cross (X)
false.
1 Jesse Connors 2 Farrah Grey_
Jesse Connors worked for her father after
3 Bert Jacobs 4 Ali Brown
she had finished her education. D
5 Catherine Hughes_
2 Farrah Gray has written a book about how
to become wealthy. D
a doesn't think everyone is suited to running
3 Bert and John Jacobs could have organised
their own business.
their business better initially. D
b is glad he/she didn't listen to some advice he/
4 Ali Brown left a job she loved in order to
she was given.
set up her own business. D
c says when you run a business you have to deal
5 Catherine Hughes got a lot of help and
with problems all the time.
good advice from her mother about
d doesn't think your business has to be a huge
company to be successful.
running a business. D
e had never had a previous job before setting up /51
his/her business.

marketing agency. Thirteen years

Business success later, thanks to her hard work

and perseverance, she's achieved
many successes. She earned her
uilding a thriving business several businesses and at twenty his

B ji'Ol71 scratch isn i easy - read

hOlI' thesejil'e people did it.

Jesse Connors, twenty-eight, is

first book, Reallionaire: N ine Steps to
Becom ing Rich, was published. Now
he is focusing on his latest venture,
first million by the age of thirty-
five and hasn't looked back since.
'Entrepreneurship isn't for everyone;
Brown says. 'Inevitably it involves
I!
the founder of Peppermint Park, a publishing company.'Keep your
taking a risk: For those that decide to
a membership-based fashion and business small; he advises. 'It isn't
go ahead, she believes it's important
lu xury brand online retailer. While necessary to be the next Facebook
to seek out other business owners
she was still at high school, Connors or Apple. Find a niche and build on
for advice, information, support
was doing the marketing for her that:
and resources. They should also be
father's business so setting up Bert Jacobs, forty-six, and his brother confident about using technology.
her own company after finishing John Jacobs are the co-founders Brown believes businesses nowadays
college seemed a logical choice. Her of Life is Good, a company that can't survive without it.
success is due to her ability to think produces T-shirts. They started
Willingness to give her dreams a shot
outside the box and her optimism. selling their T-shirts on the streets of
is what got Catherine Hughes, forty-
Connors recognises that being an Boston and it took six years for the
six, where she is today - head of an
entrepreneur is challenging and the business to take off. 'At the start, we
empire ofTV and radio stations and
hours anti-social. 'There is constantly made every business mistake in the
several other businesses. Although
some fire that you have to put out. book; says Bert. The brothers didn't
she left school at sixteen and was a
That's what running a business is all have a business plan or growth
single mum, she got a job in radio
about. Don't let it discourage you: strategy - luckily their willingness to
and worked her way up the ladder.
Farrah Gray, twenty-seven, definitely listen to their friends and customers
After founding Radio One, she slept
has a natural business spark and a paid off and they now run a world- I
at the station with her son because
bottomless capacity to think of new famous company. Their advice?
she couldn't afford to live anywhere
ideas - at age six he was already 'Choose a timeless business that will
else. Her mother tried to talk her into
selling painted rocks as bookends work in good times and bad:
giving up, but she didn't. 'If I had
to help his sick mother make ends Fed-up with her dead-end job at listened to her, I'd be a government
meet. By the age of seventeen, Gray an advertising agency, Ali Brown, employee now; she says.
had already founded and operated forty, decided to launch her own

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Listening Communication
3 CD Listen to an interview with a teenage 5 Complete the dialogues with the words below.
prodigy. Tick (V') true, cross eX) false or write (?)
if there is no information.
Kate took her Maths GCSE exam when
[ like
might
idea
going
looking
excited
hoping to
would ]
she was eleven years old. D
2 Kate thinks she has very good social skills. D A: What do you think _ _ _ _ _ happen
in medicine in the future?
3 Kate's parents persuaded her to stay on at
secondary school. D B: I have no _ _ _ __

4 Kate now plays a lot of different computer 2 A: You're _ _ _ _ _ to go on holiday

games with her new friends. D soon, aren't you?
5 Kate is planning to stop doing her online B: Yes, I'm really _ _ _ _ _ forward to it!
university Maths degree because her 3 A: What you like to do next
marks aren't very good. D summer?
B: I'd _ _ _ _ _ to travel around Europe.
/51
4 A: Are you go to university?
4 CD Listen again. Choose the correct answer.
B: Actually, I've already got a place. I'm very
Kate is _ _ _ _ _ about it!
a studying at university although she is only
fourteen .
6 Put the sentences in the correct order
b still at school and also doing a degree.
a Sorry, I don't quite understand . _
c hoping to study for a degree course in the
school holidays. b So, tell me a little about yourself. _ L
2 At school, Kate c Yes, thanks, that's clear. I'd like a full -tim e job.
a spends a lot of time chatting to her friends
aboutTV shows. d I'm studying economics at university and
looking for a job._
b is very confident as well as being very
talented at Maths. e So what are your reasons for applying for this
job?_
c was the victim of some bullies because of
her talent. f Economics? That's good. Do you want a full-
timejob?_
3 After she started karate,
g That's a good question. The company has a
a she learned to play a computer game with
good reputation, so I'd like to work here._
her new friends.
h I mean, do you want to work full-time or part-
b she watched a lot less TV than she had
time? Do you follow now?_
previously watched.
c her self-esteem improved a lot because she
could defend herself.
4 Professor Leader doesn't think Kate should
a relax too much because she needs to study
more.
b try to learn a lot of new more complex
Maths.
c worry about explaining her solutions, only
about solving the Maths problems.
5 This summer, Kate is going to
a do a short course at Oxford or Cambridge
university. Marks
b spend her time hanging out with friends. Reading /10 marks
c go to a special summer camp for teenagers Listening /10 marks
who are good at Maths. Communication /10 marks
Total: /30 marks

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skills test 5b UnilS 9&10

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

Reading f has a talent for business and is also very

creative.
1 Read the text. Match the people 1-5 to the /51
sentence endings a-f. There is one extra
sentence ending.
2 Read the text again. Tick (tI') true, cross (X)
false.
1 Jesse Connors 2 Farrah Grey ~
Jesse Connors says that running a business
3 Bert Jacobs 4 AIi Brown
involves dealing with a lot of problems. D
5 Catherine Hughes ~
2 Farrah Gray was already a successful

a did a lot of things wrong in the early days of

businessman when he was in his teens. D
his/her business.
3 Bert and John Jacobs didn't get any good
b had never had a previous job before setting up
advice given to them by their customers. D
his/her business.
4 Ali Brown thinks anyone can run their
own business if they work hard and
c was prepared to try to make his/her idea
reality, even though it seemed very difficult.
persevere. D
5 Catherine Hughes had a lot of money
d thinks you have to find creative solutions for
problems to be successful in business.
when she set up her own business. D
e believes you can't succeed in business if you /51
don't know how to use computers.

marketing agency. Thirteen years

Business success later, thanks to her hard work

and perseverance, she's achieved
many successes. She earned her
uilding a thriving business several businesses and at twenty his

B from scratch isn 't easy - read

how these five people did if.
Jesse Connors, twenty-eight, is
first book, Reallionaire: Nine Steps to
Becoming Rich, was published. Now
he is focusing on his latest venture,
first million by the age of thirty-
five and hasn't looked back since.
'Entrepreneurship isn't for everyone:
Brown says. 'Inevitably it involves
the founder of Peppermint Park, a publishing company. 'Keep your
taking a risk: For those that decide to
a membership-based fashion and business small: he advises. 'It isn't
go ahead, she believes it's important
luxury brand on line retailer. While necessary to be the next Facebook
to seek out other business owners
she was still at high school, Connors or Apple. Find a niche and build on
for advice, information, support
was doing the marketing for her that:
and resources. They should also be
father's business so setting up Bert Jacobs, fortY-Six, and his brother confident about using technology.
her own company after finishing John Jacobs are the co-founders Brown believes businesses nowadays
college seemed a logical choice. Her of Life is Good, a company that can't survive without it.
success is due to her ability to think produces T-shirts. They started
Willingness to give her dreams a shot
outside the box and her optimism. selling their T-shirts on the streets of
is what got Catherine Hughes, forty-
Connors recognises that being an Boston and it took six years for the
six, where she is today - head of an
entrepreneur is challenging and the business to take off. 'At the start, we
empire ofTV and radio stations and r,
hours anti-social. 'There is constantly made every business mistake in the
several other businesses. Although
some fire that you have to put out. book: says Bert. The brothers didn't
she left school at sixteen and was a
That's what running a business is all have a business plan or growth
single mum, she got a job in radio
about. Don't let it discourage you: strategy - luckily their willingness to
and worked her way up the ladder.
Farrah Gray, twenty-seven, definitely listen to their friends and customers
After founding Radio One, she slept
has a natural business spark and a paid off and they now run a world-
at the station with her son because
bottomless capacity to think of new famous company. Their advice?
she cou ldn't afford to live anywhere
ideas - at age six he was already 'Choose a timeless business that will
else. Her mother tried to talk her into
selling painted rocks as bookends work in good times and bad:
giving up, but she didn't. 'If I had
to help his sick mother make ends Fed-up with her dead-end job at listened to her, I'd be a government
meet. By the age of seventeen, Gray an advertising agency, AIi Brown, employee now: she says.
had already founded and operated forty, decided to launch her own

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Listening Communication
3 CD Listen to an interview with a teenage 5 Complete the dialogues with the words below.
prodigy. Tick (V') true, cross (,X) false or write (?)
if there is no information.
Kate is doing an online university Maths
[ love think
will
sure
intend
might
hoping to
ideas
]
course in her free time. 0
2 Kate experienced some bullying at school, A: What do you _ _ _ _ _ you'll do after
but it has stopped now. 0 university?

3 Kate wanted to be more like a typical B: I'm get a summer job.

teenager. o 2 A: Have you got any
what you'll do next year?
about
4 Kate is getting much better marks in her
university online course than she expected. 0 B: I to take a gap year.
5 In the summer holidays, Kate is going to That's my plan!
do a short course at Oxford University. o 3 A: Where do you think you _ _ _ __
work in the future?
B: I'd _ _ _ _ _ a job in journalism.
4 CD Listen again. Choose the correct answer. And you?
4 A: What I think definitely
Kate
happen at the party is that Joe will ask
a took her Maths A level when she was only Sarah out.
fourteen years old.
B: I'm _ _ _ _ _ that she'll say yes if he
b has always known that she was better at does!
Maths than other children.
c has achieved excellent results in al l the
exams she has taken.
2 She decided not to go to university early 6 Put the sentences in the correct order
a because she didn't want to leave all her a Yes, ... Let's see ... I suppose it's being pa rt of
school friends. a good team. _
b so that she would have more time to do b Right, it's good you have some experience.
enjoy other activities. Now, what motivates you to work hard?_
c because she felt she was under too much c And how are you under pressure?_
pressure to succeed . d What relevant experience do you have for this
3 Kate thinks her parents position? _ 1
a would prefer it if she watched less TV. e Sure. I want to know what makes you work
b are pleased that she is watching more TV hard. Is that clear?
and playing computer games. f That's a good question. I'd say I work well even
c are unhappy that she has started playing in stressful situations. --.!L
computer games. g Well, I've worked in an office part-time in the
4 Professor Leader advised Kate to holidays._
a try to make as much progress as she could h Sorry, could you say that again, please?_
while she was young.
b try to tackle some material that is just above
her own level.
c try to develop her Maths skills further at the
level she is currently at.
5 For Kate, the most difficult thing is
a enjoying other things apart from Maths.
b not having time to do anything except Marks
Maths. Reading / 10 marks
c not being able to compare experiences with Listening / 10 marks
other prodigies. Communication / 10 marks
Total: /30 marks

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use of En lish test 1 a Units 1 &2
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Match the verbs 1-6 to the nouns a-g. 6 Did you __ to remove the stain?
a manage b succeed cable
0 hit c a a ball to someone
putup _ b a venue
2 pass _ c the goal post
4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in BLOCK
3 sewon d a room CAPITALS.
4 hire e a speech
o At the same time as Peter was doing his
5 make f a picture homework, Jane was cooking. WHILE
6 redecorate g a button Peter l1IGS dOlh9 {7IS hOboet110cK l1Ihlle Uahe
kt)?15 cQQKlh!jt

2 Complete the sentences with one word in each You must wear a seat belt in the car.
gap. The first letter is given for you. OBLIGATORY
It _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o There are eleven players on a football t~~~.
1 The C ___ is one of the fingers on your hand. 2 My parents organised a great party for my
birthday every year. WOULD
2 These chemicals are h________ - they're
My parents _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
extremely dangerous.
3 The children don't do any chores, the parents 3 I didn't do my homework and that wasn't a
w ___ on them hand and foot. good thing. SHOULD

4 Do you know how to put a piece of flat-pack 1_----------------------

C _______ together? 4 People expected Jim to go to the meeting but
5 He's a real 1_______ , he doesn't work or do he didn't. SUPPOSED
anything, he just watches TV all day. Jim _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
6 There is a traditional tea c__ _____ in Japan. 5 Kim ran the race. Mark ran the race, too. SO
7 The party was wonderful, Jack was over the Kim ran the race _ _ _ _ _ _ _-;::::==~
m about it. /51
5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
3 Choose the correct answer.
o The film __ when we arrived so we saw the Hi Sally
whole thing. I've 0 beeh meaning to write but I haven't had
time before! Anyway, I'm writing to invite you to a party
a didn't start Ci2)hadn't started
- I'm having 1 for my birthday. I'm going
c wasn't starting to hire 2 venue. I know I usually have my
We went to see __ competition yesterday. parties at home but I want to be 3 to invite
a the b a c- everyone, so the place needs to be big enough for
that. I decided I 4 going to invite Mark as
2 I started learning Spanish because I thought I
well but then Kate said I 5 to ask you first. I
__ a foreign language.
know you 6 to go out with him but that was
a ought to speak b ought to have spoken ages ago. Is that okay?
c ought to be spoken _______ you see the photos Kate put online of the
3 Base jumping and parachuting are so risky. football match? They're great, aren't they?
Why does anyone want to do __ sports? Anyway, let me know what you think.
a so b such c it Love, Sarah
PS The party's on 17 June!
4 I realised that things __ get more difficult
now.
a didn't b won't c were going to 171
5 Harry __ on the team before, so he was a bit Score: 125 marks
nervous.
a had never played b never played
c was never playing
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use of English test 1 b Units 1 &2

Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Match the verbs 1-6 to the nouns a-g. a would celebrate b celebrated
c was celebrating
0 hit ~ a reaching adulthood
6 Mark __ in scoring a goal in the final minute
1 make b a speech
of the match.
2 bang _ c the whistle
a managed b was able c succeeded
3 celebrate d a fortune on
4 blow e the goalpost
5 spend _ f a plug 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in BLOCK
6 change _ g the ball into the net
CAPITALS.
/31
o At the same time as Peter was doing his
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each homework, Jane was cooking. WHILE
gap. The first letter is given for you. Peter NCr5 dOI0.§t /-115 hOl'vl eNor/::. N ht!e ]Crn e

o There are eleven players on a football t~"'l~ . NCr5 COO/::.I0.f)

You start hula hooping with the hoop round You must wear a seat belt in the car.
yourw __ __ . REQUIRED
2 Can you take outthe r______ ?The bin is full. You _________________________
3 Ten minutes after we k_____ off, the first 2 It was my intention to phone Sarah, but I
goal was scored. forgot. GOING
4 The parents do everything in that family, the
1------------------------
children don't lift a C ___ _ 3 We often visited my grandparents when I was
5 If you've got money problems, I'll b___ you out. young. USED
6 Mountain biking is a r__ __ sport, a lot of We often _________________________
people injure themselves. 4 I don't want to go skiing. My brother wants to
7 After forty minutes everyone was tired, so the go skiing. DOES
p__ _ of the game slowed down. I don't _____________
171 5 I took some food to the barbecue but it wasn't
necessary. NEED
3 Choose the correct answer.
I took _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _------;:==..:.-.--,
o The film when we arrived so we saw the
whole thing. /51
a didn't start (§)hadn't started 5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
c wasn't starting
Hi Sally,
1 Peter dribbled the ball toward the goal and
I've 0 b e en meaning to write but I haven't had
then he
time before! 11 going to write last week but
a was scoring b would score c scored we were training hard for the football match. We won
2 You __ all that extra work, it wasn't the match 2-0, and although I 2 manage
necessary. to score a goal , I played well. We hadn't played the
team before and I 3 worried before the
a didn't have to do b needn't have done
match because they are 4 really good
c don't need to do team , but I needn't 5 worried because we
3 Jane's having __ party on Saturday to won. Anyway, you know I used 6 be the
celebrate her birthday. goalkeeper? Well , I'm now playing a new position - I
decided I wanted to try a different 7 for a
a the b a c- change.
4 He bought some boots last year but now he Hope you can come to our next match!
needs to buy some new __ . Love, Martin
a these b them cones
5 Bill decided he __ his birthday after the
exams had finished.
Score: /25 marks
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use of En lish ~ test 2a ' , "~ ~_.)
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.
J'
UnitS 3&4
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Match the phrasal verbs 1-6 with the so I left the next day. Well, I'm going back to
definitions a-g. Mumbai next week. My hotel 4 has been booked/
has booked since February. This time next week,
o cough up ~ 4 end up _ I swill sit/will be sitting by the swimming pool
1 catch on 5 go off _ and enjoying the sun . I wanted to 6have visited/
2 show off 6 take on will have visited Elephant Island before the end
3 egg on _ of my hol iday but it's closed to tourists until next
month. I'm taking lots of summer clothes and a
a encou rage someone strongly to do something 71ace vintage beautiful/beautiful vintage lace dress
b give someone a job because it's going to be hot. I can't wait!
c be somewhere or become something as a
result of something you did/ did not do
4 Complete the second sentence so it has the
d behave in a way that attracts people's same meaning as the first. Use the word in
attention to make them admire you BLOCK CAPITALS.
e pay for something, especially when you would
prefer not to
o Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
DESPITE
f become more popular
We went for a walk cfe5pt're M e co(cf .
g decide you don't like something anymore
I saw Jane last weekend . I saw Mark too. ALSO
I saw Jane last weekend _ _ _ _ _ __
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each 2 It was raining but we went out. IN SPITE OF
gap. The first letter is given for you. We went out _ _ _ _ _ _ __
o She only thinks about herself, she's so s~ j f.- 3 We stayed at that hotel so that we could be
Q !!: 1:::.£~ !uf. near the beach . IN ORDER TO
Her jeans are very t ____ -____ __ _. Baggy We stayed at that hotel _ _ _ _ ---;==:..:..,
jeans are in fashion now, but she likes to be
different.
/31
2 This is a great place to r_______ your 5 Complete the sentences with an appropriate
batteries, it's so quiet and peaceful. form of the word in BLOCK CAPITALS.

3 Do you like my jumper? It's a greenish-blue o Kate wants to be a fashion cfe5igth u

colour called C ____ _ _ _ when she is older. DESIGN
4 His clothes aren't modern at all, they're really The scenery in the mountains here is
0 __ _ _______ _ _ _ _ _ _ , it's absolutely beautiful. STUN
5 You'll never c_______ me that this is the 2 He always wears expensive, _ _ _ __
right thing to do, I just don't agree. clothes - I've never seen him in anything
6 She always spends a lot of money on other scruffy. FASHION
people, she's very g _______ . 3 James has no _ _ _ _ _ at all, he's very
7 I love going to r_____ places that are a long shy. CONFIDENT
way from any towns or cities. 4 She's really , she has lots of
ideas all the time and she's really creative.
171 IMAGINE
3 Underline the correct answer. 5 She always thinks of other people first, she's
I love travelling and °however/although I can't very . SELF
travel as often as I'd like, I travel whenever I can.
Over the years, I 'have stayed/have been staying in
many wonderful hotels and some terrible ones. Score: /25 marks
The worst hotel was in Mumbai in India. I 2had
travelled/had been travelling in India for three
months and I was looking forwa rd to going to
Mumbai. Someone told me about a new hotel so
I decided to 3check out!check it out. It was awful

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use of En lish test 2b Units 3&4

Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Match the phrasal verbs 1-6 with the Rica! This time next week 14 will be sitting/will have
definitions a-g. sat on the beach there. I can't wait. By the end of
the holiday, I Swill have tried/will have been trying
o cough up ~ 4 shop around _
scuba diving and sailing. It's going to be great! Of
1 grow out of _ 5 give in _ course, I'm taking my 6big leather and black/big
2 pass over_ 6 get rid o f _ black leather suitcase so I can bring home lots of
3 back down souvenirs too! Would you like to come with me?
Do you want to 7think over it/ think it over?
a stop doing or saying something because
people oppose you 171
b pay for something, especially when you would 4 Complete the second sentence so it has the
prefer not to same meaning as the first. Use the word in
BLOCK CAPITALS.
c stop arguing or competing because you
cannot win o Although it was cold, we went for a walk.
d stop doing something or liking something DESPITE
because you are older and wiser We went for a walk de5PlTe Me cold .
e throwaway or sell something you no longer We visited Paris in order to see the Eiffel Tower.
need, or have something removed SO THAT
f not give someone a better job, choosing We visited Paris _ _ _ _ _ __
someone with less experience or younger 2 I went to Rome and I also went to Venice. TOO
g look in different places before you buy I went to Rome. 1 _ _ _ _ _ _ __

something to get the best price 3 Although we went to the beach, we didn't
swim. HOWEVER

2 Complete the sentences with one word in each We went to the beach, _ _ _ _------;===.:...,
gap. The first letter is given for you. /31
o She only thinks about herself, she's so s~ 1..[ - 5 Complete the sentences with an appropriate
Q!l:!::'I!:::!l:.£!· form of the word in BLOCK CAPITALS.
He's always relaxed, nothing every bothers him o Kate wants to be a fashion de513""er
- he's really ,___ -____ .
when she is older. DESIGN
2 This area is u_____ , there's nowhere else in The national parks here are completely
the world like it. _ _ _ _ _ , they're rea lIy well looked after.
3 Her skirt is a bright red colour, it's c______ . SPOIL
4 She won't wear tight-fitting trousers, only 2 Peter is an _ _ _ _ _ , he's not shy at all.
bones. EXTROVERTED
5 Jack's got very low s___ -______ , he 3 She's very , she always works
doesn't have any confidence in himself at all. carefully and well and does what she says
6 That hotel is a real d ___ , it's in awful she'll do. CONSCIENCE
condition. 4 Mike's clothes aren't very _ _ _ _ _ , they
7 We s_______ upon a great hotel in Lisbon. aren't modern at all. FASHION

/71 5 His clothes are always untidy and not too

clean, they're rather . SCRUFF
3 Underline the correct answer.
I love travelling and °however/although I can't
/51
travel as often as I'd like, I travel whenever I can. Score: /25 marks
11have visited/have been visiting many different
countries since I started travelling. My passport
2has used/has been used a lot - it's got stamps
on nearly every page. Something I 3 am thinking/
have been thinking a lot about recently is where
to go on holiday. Guess where I'm going? Costa

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use of En lish test 3a Unils 5&6
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Underline the correct answer. 4 Not only has the government spending
billions on research but they haven't found a
o Nowadavs/Eventually, most people use the solution.
internet regularly.
Is there a lot of saturated/junk fat in
5 What I don't understand why is do people eat
hamburgers?
hamburgers?
2 They are currently/recently working on a cure
for cancer.
3 Pizza has a lot of ca/cium/calories - you could
get overweight if you eat too much. 4 Complete the second sentence so the meaning
4 One of my favourite vegetables is yams/ is the same as the first. Use the words in BLOCK
guavas, I love them. capitals.
5 That lemon is very picky/bitter, I don't really o People appear to be taking the problem
like the taste. seriously. IT
6 Too many people work in sweatshops/resources It I?rppel?rr5 th l?r t people I?rre tl?ri:.I0.f} the
with poor pay and conditions. problem seriously.
I started cooking at 4 p.m. It's now 7p.m. and
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each I'm still cooking. BEEN
gap. The first letter is given for you. I for three hours.
o Climate change is caused by gri2i2<:lilQJd5i2 2 As soon as she heard the news, she told me.
gases. SOONER
What is the r__________ intake of iron for _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ she told me.
a healthy diet? 3 I started doing my project two weeks ago. I'll
2 My favourite nuts are c____ __ . finish it tomorrow. WILL
3 My carbon C __ _____ isn't very high By tomorrow night, 1_ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
because I don't fly or use a car. my project.
4 Do you think it's e______ for children to 4 Strawberries contain a lot of vitamin C. THERE
work? I mean, is it right? _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ vitamin C in
5 Brazil has a lot of natural r_ _ ______ , like strawberries.
gas and oil. 5 Some people are worried that GM foods may
6 Scientist are trying to work out how to have harmful effects. WORRYING
r______ the damage caused by CO 2, _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to think that GM
7 Oh, that coffee smells wonderful, I love the foods may have harmful effects.
a____ of fresh coffee.
171 5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
3 Correct the mistake in each sentence.
It seems nowadays that young people in Britain
o At the moment, John researches possible o I?r r elearning fewer foreign languages.
solutions for the problem. Studying a foreign language at GCSE level
A t th e MOM ent; JOhn 15 r e5e l?r rchl0.fj is no longer compulsory so students have
p 0 551ble 50lvrnon5 fo r th e p ro ble M. ___ choosing easier subjects. 2 the
You don't need to eat meat, as long you eat government does something soon, very few
other proteins. people will speak any foreign languages at all.
It 3 that the government is not worried,
although employers are. Many say that 4_ __
2 I think we will still be use petrol cars for a long
time because hybrid cars are expensive to buy. the government doesn't act, they 5 be
employing more foreign graduates than British
ones by 2030.
3 There appears that tomatoes are fruits, not
vegetables.
Score: /25 marks
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Name: ......................................................................... ......... .....................................................................

1 Underline the correct answer. 4 I wonder if people will have been building
homes on the moon by 2040.
o Nowadays/Eventually, most people use the
internet regularly.
S Even you don't eat meat, you can have a
A new medicine for malaria has currently/
healthy diet.
recently been developed.
2 Meat is high in protein/products, so it's good
for developing a strong body.
3 My favourite fruit is pumpkin/pineapple, it's 4 Complete the second sentence so the meaning
delicious. is the same as the first. Use the words in BLOCK
4 They've cut down so many trees here that capitals.
footprint/deforestation is a big problem.
o People appear to be taking the problem
S That cake is too slimy/sugary for me, I don't like seriously. IT
such sweet food.
It- c,ppec,r<; thc,t- people c,re TC,/::.Ihg the
6 Do you think we will all have personal carbon problem seriously.
credits/conflicts in the future?
I came to London exactly nine years ago. Next
year it will be ten years. TIME
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each By in London for
gap. The first letter is given for you. ten years.
2 John started working in Oxfam two months
o Climate change is caused by 9£e.e.bhLl./4Se.
ago. He works there now. BEEN
gases.
John for two
I don't like milk or cheese much, so I rarely eat
months.
d ____ products.
3 It is unusual for Lucy to complain. RARELY
2 T_______ is a yellow spice used in curries.
_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ complain.
3 Solar power is a kind of r________ energy,
unlike gas or oil. 4 Food experts are surprised that junk food is so
popular. SURPRISING
4 Many animals are e_________ species, and
they could disappear completely. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ to food experts
that junk food is so popular.
S I don't believe in C _____ -farming, I think
farm animals should be allowed to move S According to evidence, carbon emissions have
around freely. dropped. THERE
6 I've got a h_____ car, it runs on petrol and _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ carbon emissions
electricity. have dropped.
7 I don't like this cabbage, it's n_________ -
it's making me feel sick. 5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
171 It seems nowadays that young people in Britain
3 Correct the mistakes in the sentences. o~ learning fewer foreign languages. The
o At the moment, John researches possible government 1 abolished a compulsory
solutions for the problem. foreign language at GCSE level, so now many
At- the w..ow..eht ]Ohh IS' re5ec,rchlhg secondary students 2 not study a foreign
language after the age of fourteen. It 3_ __ that
P0551ble 501vdt'Oh5 for the pro'blew...
government officials didn't expect this to happen.
Under no circumstances I would eat junk food.
And 4 the government acts soon, by 2020,
millions of students 5_ _ _ have left school
2 I have been made cakes all morning, I've just without successfully learning a language.
finished.

3 It your body takes many hours to digest food. Score: 125 marks

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use of English test 4a Units 7&8

Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Match the words with similar meanings. 5 I th ink that advert is just the best one I've ever
seen.
0 egotistical ~ a odd
market b then
2 next c self-confident
3 eccentric d notorious 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in BLOCK
4 famous e promote
CAPITALS.

2 Complete the sentences with one word in each

o It's possible that John is an inventor. MIGHT
gap. The first letter has been given for you. John Wol3ht be an inventor.
Cultural awareness is more important now for
o John and I are fundamentally Si.I.:Yo_IJ g J::, we businesses. It is a new skill. WHICH
are alike in most ways.
Cultural awareness, _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __
There's a world of d _____ _ between
now for businesses.
visiting a place and living there.
2 Japanese is much more difficult to learn than
2 Nike is a famous b____ name in sport.
French. NOWHERE
3 He has a very C _______ lifestyle, he's
French is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Japanese.
moved around a lot.
3 The research team has developed a new
4 Marek and Jannah get on really well, they've
medicine. BY
got a lot in c_____ .
A new medicine _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __
5 It's good to be able to c__________ with
people in their own language. 4 It's possible that machine was invented in
1956. MAY
6 0 ___ the water is hot, put in the spaghetti
and cook it for ten minutes. That machine ------------------ in
1956.
7 I don't like advertising so I don't watch TV
c_________ _ 5 Scientists claim that this invention will change
people's lives. CLAIMED
8 Look at the advert on that b____ ____ by
the side of the road. ____________________ will change
people's lives.

3 Correct the mistake in each sentence.

5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
o I think German is much difficult to learn than
Chinese, because the alphabet is simpler. What was o~ best invention last year? I
think it's the electric car ' was developed
I thlhi:. CrerlvtClh 15 Ivt///ch (M5 dlffrc///(t to (eClY'h
in Hungary last year. It seems that the designer,
thClh Chlhe5e, becCl///5e the CI(phClbet 15 51'rv..p(er.
Antro, might 2_ _ _ developed a very cheap
That film might have been directed by and efficient car. It is nowhere near 3- - - -
Spielberg - I'm sure it was. expensive to run as most other European cars.
Up to three people can 4 transported by
2 Paul whose brother is a friend of mine lives in the car, but they have to pedal to help make it
Oxford. move. The rest of the power 5_ _ _ provided by
electricity from solar panels. It's a great idea!

3 That car designed by Renault last year.

Score: /25 marks
4 The picture showed someone was sitting on
the beach.

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Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Match the words with similar meanings. 5 The new advert was shown on TV last night,
was very funny.
o egotistical ...JL a finally
1 tradition b self-confident
2 eventually_ c enthusiastic
3 reckless d custom 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in BLOCK
4 fanatical e intrepid
CAPITALS.
o It's possible that John is an inventor. MIGHT
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each John fvtl3ht be an inventor.
gap. The first letter has been given for you.
They say that all great scientists have a good
o John and I are fundamentally si.J:~-..---.!i g.t::, we imagination. SAID
are alike in most ways. ______________________ haveagood
A s_ ____ is a short phrase for advertising imagination.
something. 2 The researchers are testing the new medicine.
2 There are at least three 1________ spoken BY
in Britain - English, Welsh and Scots Gaelic. The new med icine ___________________
3 They had to wait for the next train. 3 My English is improving all the time. AND
M________ , they chatted about work.
My English is getting __________
4 We have a lot in c___ _ _ , we both like the
4 It's impossible that this machine was invented
same sorts of films and books.
by Edison. CAN'T
5 They've designed a very good advertising
Th is mach ine ______________________
c_______ for their new products.
by Edison.
6 Organised tours and travelling independently
5 English is an important international business
are experiences that are so different, they're
language. It is learnt by millions of people
w _____ apart.
every year. WHICH
7 When you can communicate with someone,
English, an
it's easier to have a sense of c _______ _
important international business language.
with them.
8 The computer came in a lot ofp________ .
It took me ten minutes to open it all! 5 Complete the text with one word in each gap.
What was 0 Th e best invention last year? I think
3 Correct the mistake in each sentence. it was the driverless car. It's an invention ' _____
could be used for many purposes. It's called the
o I think German is much difficult to learn than automobile and it 2 driven itself 140,000
Chinese, because the alphabet is simpler. miles without an accident. Experts, 3_____
I th lM !:. CrerfvlAn 15 fvl V1Ch le 55 dlffrcV1lt to leArn predict it will soon be the safest car on the
th An Ch lMe5e, becAV15e the AlphAbet 15 51'tv.pler, market, say it is the polar 4_ _ _ _ _ of the big 4x4
The long I live here, the happier I am. vehicles on the roads today. In the near future,
your drive to work or school S be done by
a machine.
2 That book mustn't have been written by
Dickens, it's impossible.
Score: 125 marks
3 That's the designer, who came up with the
idea, for the new machine.

4 The new medicine will is sold next year.

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use of English test 5a Units 9&10
Name: .......................................................................................................................................................

1 Underline the correct answer. 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in BLOCK
o I'm going to take a degree/qualification at CAPITALS.
university next year.
1 The university tuition forms/fees have gone up o I didn't study. I failed my exams. WOULDN'T
a lot this year. If I fllAd 5t-vrdlea, I i"tJOl//!d0. r- flcwe. failed my
2 Kate has a natural business fire/spark, she'll do exams.
well. Hundreds of people apply to that company
3 We need to tackle/deal this problem quickly. every month. APPLICATIONS
4 We have to think off/outside the box to solve
Thatcompany ______________________
this problem. every month.
S I don't know much but I'm willing to give it a 2 I will have to travel a lot in my new job. MEAN
shot/show. My new ______________________ a lot.
3 We unfortunately have to inform you that you
didn't get the job. REGRET
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each We ______________________ thatyou
gap. The first letter has been given for you.
didn't get the job.
o I've done my first degree, now I want to do a 4 It's possible that if I had applied to the
M~5..tLt:~2. degree. University, I would have got a place. MIGHT
Ilike working on the computer so I'm going to If I got a place.
do an 0 _____ course.
S Nobody told me that there was a test today. I
2 Doyouthinkstudyingforv ________ _ didn't know. WISH
qualifications such as nursing is a good idea?
______________________ that there
3 It is important to c_______ the problem was a test today.
and find a solution quickly.
4 Pete is at the office until late every day, he has
a very heavy w _______ .
5 Choose the correct answer.

S It's worth taking a r___ - I don't think it's too I believe that people should 0 to live and
dangerous. not live to work. I wish more people 1 this
important rule for life. My first boss advised me
_____ this in mind and I haven't forgotten . If I
3 Correct the mistake in each sentence. _____ this early in life, my life could have been
very different. Too many people are expected
o He told me not use the computer. 4 excessively long hours. Make sure you
I-/e. rold Me. 0.orro l//5e. Me. cOMpl//re.r. insist on 5 a good work-life balance - you
If I hadn't gone to university, I wouldn't meet won't regret it!
my boyfriend.
oa working b to work (0work
a would have understood b understood
2 I'd rather went to university than get a job.
c understanding
2 a to keep b keeping c that I kept
3 My parents stopped to treat me like I child
3 a didn't learn b might not learn
when I left home.
c hadn't learnt
4 a work b to work c working
4 A require for that course is Maths A level -I
S a to have b having c have
wish I had studied it now.
Score: 125 marks
S He refused working at weekends, because he's
got a young family.

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Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

1 Underline the correct answer. 4 Complete the second sentence so that it means
the same as the first. Use the word in BLOCK
o I'm going to take a degree/qualification at CAPITALS.
university next year.
What are the fringe benefits/ perks of your job? o I didn't study. I failed my exams. WOULDN 'T
2 I had to do a lot of boring stress/ mundane tasks If I ?rt?od 5Tvrdr"ea, I WOvr!dh r ?rt?ove failed my
when I started this job. exams.
3 Have you got any ideas how to deal with/ in Nobody helped me choose a good course. I
this problem? regret that. ONLY
4 Kate is in the sixth form/course, she will finish If a good
school at the end of this year. university course.
5 I think further/longer education is a good idea. 2 Perhaps if we look at the modules we will find
I want to go to university. an interesting one. MIGHT
If we an
interesting one.
2 Complete the sentences with one word in each
gap. The first letter has been given for you. 3 If you have an interest in physics, you should
apply to Leeds University. INTERESTED
o I've done my first degree, now I want to do a If you shou Id
M~...?...t3'...!'_'2degree.
apply to Leeds University.
You can easily study online - nowadays
d ______._learning is quite popular. 4 Whatever subject you choose, think about
how useful it will be in the futu re. CHOICE
2 We get on-the-job C ______ in this job, I'm
learning about the computer system. Whatever _______________________
3 You have to have contact with other people think about how useful it w il l be in t he f uture.
and create n______ _ _ _ opportunities. 5 I know I turned the computer off. REM EMBE R
4 I spent a lot on travel for work last month so I can th e
my e_______ were higher than usual. computer off.
5 I'm not very c____ ____ about using
technology, that 's why I'm doing an IT course. 5 Choose the correct answer.
151 I believe that people should 0 to live and
3 Correct the mistake in each sentence. not live to work. If I had known this when I was
younger, I'm sure I ' a happier life. If only
o He told me not use the computer.
someone 2 me! Luckily, I have started
I-Ie Told;v..e h OTTO w;e Me co;v.. pvrTer. _____ less and I am much happier because
Had I known about the job, I would apply. of it. I have 4 the reasons to my boss but
he wasn't very pleased. At first, he threatened
5 me, but then he realised that although I
2 He promised helping me with my project if I
work fewer hours, my work is better!
worked hard.
o a working b to work (0work
3 My prefer is to do a short IT course - it's time I 1 a would have had b will have had chad
knew more about computers. 2 a told b had told c would have told
3 a work b working c worked
4 Kate started as a secretary but she went on 4 a insisted b promised c explained
becoming a manager.
5a that he fire b firing me c to fire l--/5-'1
r

5 If I got this job, I would earned a lot more Score: /25 marks
money.

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roleplays
,-----------
Your English friend is talking about having to do sport at I Teacher's prompt;- - - I
school. Talk to your friend and: (The teacher starts the exchange.)
• express your opinion on the topic 1 • In my opinion, we shouldn't have to
• defend your opinion do sport at school. It would be better

.. • express your opinion about the next issue your friend talks
about
... • defend your opinion
,.
to spend the time on things we need
to learn. Don't you agree?
I hear what you're saying, but why do
you think that?
I:
= 1

1
• As I see it, people nowadays are
obsessed w ith exercise. Going to
the gym for hours, doing extreme
sports, doing events like Ironman . It's
excessive.
• That may well be so, but what makes
you think that?
-I
You're a university student and you volunteer for a group Teacher's prompts
called Help! Look at the information. Prepare a short speech for (The teacher starts the exchange.) 1
a Student's Union meeting. 1 • You can start your speech now.
• What did you mean when you said
Uelp! started in 2005. We go to local secondary schools .. . ?/ Can you give me an example of
nand work with children who have problems. These can be ... ?/ What do you think is the best way
problems related to learning (e.g. they can't read very well or of .. .?
find Maths difficult) or to other problems such as being bullied,
bullying other kids or having been in trouble with the police. We
help the kids with whatever they need - schoolwork, talking about
their problems, and so on. We also organise group activities for
kids from all the schools we work with, such as a visit to a theme
park. We've found that the students' schoolwork has improved
and the kids have better self-esteem and fewer problems with
authorities. We need people to tutor kids, help with group events
and help raise money.

Talk to the group and:

welcome everyone and explain what you are going to talk about
• explain the group's objectives and the benefits of what it does
• talk about ways people can help
• thank people for coming and answer any questions
1- - - - - -- -
You meet your friend but he/she doesn't look very happy. Teacher's prompts
Talk to your friend and: (The student starts the exchange.)
• ask what's wrong I've just failed my driving test and I
tit • sympathise with your friend feel really upset.
=: . express your surprise and ask for a reason • Thanks .. . Well, I don't think I'll take it
I: give a positive reaction to what your friend says
= again.
• Well, maybe I don't need to have a car.
Anyway, at least my boy/girlfriend is
taking me out tonight for a nice meal 1

to cheer me up!
1- _I
You're having a conversation with your English friend about Teacher's prompts
1
fashion. Talk to your friend and: • I prefer buying designer clothes.
lilt • ask him/ her what kind of clothes he/ she prefers, and give 1 • What do you think of piercings?
1
... some options to choose from • Do you prefer wearing similar clothes
'a .
1
= . give an opinion about the kind of clothes he/ she prefers
give your opinion, making a comparison with something else
• give your opinion, then ask what he/ she thinks of school
1 to your friends or having your own
look?
I think it's better to have a uniform
~I uniforms than wear your own clothes to school.
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him/her and: (The teacher starts the exchange.)

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• discuss the importance of the mobile phone
• ask your friend's opinion about another piece oftechnology
• explain why you think it's important
• say what piece of technology you've bought and explain why
• Don't you think the mobile phone is
the most important piece of recent
technology?
• Yes, I agree.
you are not happy with it Why do you think ... is/are important?
I What's the best piece of technology I
you've bought recently, and do you like it?
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You and an English friend have planned to go to a food festival Teacher's prompts
at the weekend. Talk to your friend and: (The teacher starts the exchange.)

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• suggest going by train
• suggest a different plan for getting to the food festival
say you aren't sure and make another suggestion
• make a suggestion to answer your friend's questions I
• Oh no! I've just had a message from
John. His car's broken down, so he can't
take us to the food festival this weekend. I
• No, that won't work, it's too expensive.
• Do you think that's the best solution?
I • OK. Where shall we meet?
• OK, great. See you then.

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You're doing a language course at a school in England. You're Teacher's prompts
giving a short presentation to your teacher and classmates. (The teacher starts the exchange.) I
Your topic is: Electricity is the most important invention ever. I • You can begin your presentation now.
r--
...
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In your short presentation you should:
• introduce the presentation and describe what you're going to
• Thank you .

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:. talk about
• give the main ideas
emphasise a point
• finish the presentation appropriately
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An English magazine writer is interviewing you about your Teacher's prompts
experiences in England for an article about the problems faced (The teacher starts the exchange.)
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...
,.
by foreign students. Listen to the questions and:
• describe a problem you have had, saying where you were and
Have you ever had a problem with
communication in your time in England?
I
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:. what had happened just before the problem occurred • Can you tell me a little more about it?
• describe what you did to solve the problem I • So what did you do?
reflect on the events and what you learned What did you learn from the experience? I

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It's the end of June. You have just finished a language course Teacher's prompts
and you are going to stay in Britain for the summer. Your (The teacher starts the exchange.)
en teacher is asking you about your plans: I• Have you got any plans for the summer?
,....e: • describe your plans • What are you most looking forward to?
say what you are looking forward to doing I • What do you think you will do after the
:. • explain that you are not sure about some things summer?
• make some predictions I • How do you think life for young people
will change in your country?

-I
You're spending a year at a British university. You want a part- Teacher's prompts
=
...... time job in a local restaurant as a supervisor for the waiters.
The restaurant manager is interviewing you:
I (The teacher starts the exchange.)
• What can you bring to this job?
,. • ask for clarification I • I mean, what relevant experience and
e: describe your experience and skills skills do you have for this position?
:. • respond to the interviewer's request for clarification What do you mean by ... ?
• ask the interviewer a question • Have you got any questions for me?
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I Task 1
Compare and contrast two of the photos. Say
how you think the people are feeling and why the
celebration might be important to them.

Task 2
Which of these people do you think will remember
their celebration for the longest time? Why?

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I Units 3&4 I

I Task 1
Compare and contrast two of the photos. Say what
I you think the people might find hard about their
jobs and what skills they might need to do them.

Task 2
Who do you think needs the most skill to do their
job? Why?

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I Units 5&6
I Task 1
Compare and contrast two of the photos. In what
ways is food important or not important for these
people? Say how they might be feeling.

Task 2
Which person or people are enjoying their food
most, do you think? Why?

I Units 7&8
I Task 1
Compare and contrast two of the photos. Say where
I the people are, what they are doing, and how they
might be feeling.

Task 2
Which photo do you think shows the most
interesting aspect of inventions? Why?

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I Task 1
Compare and contrast two of the photos. Say what
the people are trying to achieve and how they
might be feeling.

Task 2
Which person do you think is finding what they are
doing the most difficult, do you think? Why?

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Teacher's prompts
Units 1&2 Units 7&8
Task 1 Task 1
What is your favourite celebration? Why? If you could invent a machine, what would you like to
Which is better, celebrating with friends or celebrating invent?
with your family? Why? Why do you think that some students think science
'The more you celebrate your life, the more there is in life is boring? What should be done to encourage more
to celebrate.' Do you agree? young people to study science?

Task 2 Task 2
Which celebrations in your life do you remember best? 'Inventions have made us lazier.' Do you agree? Why?
Why? Why not?
Do you think it's important to celebrate events like What is your favourite invention? Why?
these? Why? What inventions do you think there might be in the
What's the best way to celebrate a birthday, in your future?
opinion?

Units 9&10
Units 3&4 Task 1
Task 1 What achievement in learning or your education are
Do you think image is important? Why? you most proud of? Why?
What kind of clothes do you like wearing? Why? Do you think school holidays are too long?
Have you got a favourite item of clothing? What would you change about your school, if you
Some people think fashion is a waste of time. What is could?
your opinion?
Task 2
Task 2 'If you want to learn, you have to read. If you want to
'You are what you wear.' Do you agree? Why? Why not? really understand something, you have to teach it.'
Would you like to work in the fashion industry? Why? Do you agree? Why? Why not?
Why not? How do you think education will change in the future?
Would you rather buy one item of designer clothing or What is the best way to learn, in your opinion?
several less expensive things? Why?

Units 5&6
Task 1
Wh at are your favourite places to go and eat? Why?
A healthy diet is the most important aspect of a
healthy lifestyle. Do you agree? Why? Why not?
Vh ich is. most important to you: the quality of the
·ood or its price?

Task 2
t is much better to eat with other people than eat alone.'
C>o you agree? Why? Why not?
Vh at makes food enjoyable or not, in your opinion?
ave you tried any types of food from other countries?
hat ingredients did they have and did you like them?
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presentation topics
'Overcoming difficult physical Teacher's prompts
....... challenges such as climbing a
mountain or running a marathon is
• To what extent do you think parents should push their children to try
new sports and participate in them?
1

•• good preparation for the life skills • What about young people who fail at such activities - will this
a:::::

= young people will need.'

Do you agree or disagree with
this statement? How do you think
encourage them to try harder or will they feel failures?
• What sports do you think all young people should learn? Why?

overcoming challenges prepares

young people for life?

1-
'Schools should focus less on Teacher's prompts
teaching students facts, and more Arguments for:
on showing them how to be happy • People have forgotten that the point of education is to produce
individuals.' happy, successful individuals.
You will have a conversation with • Schools have to teach facts because nowadays there is too much
N focus on passing exams, but this is the wrong approach. This is why
....
••
the teacher about the above
statement. Give your opinion educational standards are going down.
a:::::

= and argue for or against the

proposition. React to the teacher's
arguments.
[ • Students spend around seven hours a day at school, so it should be
somewhere they want to go, that will teach them something useful.
Arguments against:
• It is the parents' job to teach their children how to be happy.
1 • Happiness isn't something you can teach - either you are happy, or
you aren't.
Schools should teach young people the skills they need to get jobs.

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'Travel broadens the mind.' Teacher's prompts
CV) [
• What things have you learnt from travelling to different places?
....
••
Do you agree? What sort of things
can you learn from travelling to • What places do you think tourists should visit in this country, and
a:::::

= different places? what aspects of our culture do you think they should learn about?
Are there any negative aspects to travelling to different countries? If
so, what are they? If not, explain your reasons.

'Our society puts too much Teacher's prompts

emphasis on self-image and the Arguments for:
desire to look good.' • There is a huge amount of pressure, especially on young people, to
You will have a conversation with look good and be thin. This can lead to eating disorders.
the teacher about the above • This is the reason why many young people want to have unnecessary
statement. Give your opinion plastic surgery - especially as they read about celebrities doing this. 1
~ Because of the emphasis on image, young people get tattoos and
....
••
and argue for or against the
proposition. React to the teacher's piercings - often to impress their friends - then later they regret it.
a::::: Arguments against:
= arguments.
• Appearance is important and we should make an effort to look good
and dress well - people will judge us on our appearance.
• We shouldn't be influenced by what others think - we should focus 1

on developing our talents and skills, without worrying about our self-
image. 1

Most people recognise that beauty is only skin deep, it's what's inside
a person that counts.

[-
'Civilisation advances by increasing Teacher's prompts
the number of things we can do • Over the last fifty years, what advances can you think of in the
an without thinking of them.'
....
••
way we make and listen to music? Which do you think is the most
important?
a::::: Do you agree? What things can we

= now do without thinking about

them that we couldn't do twenty
• Do you think advances in technology are always a good thing?
• What changes have you noticed in the way we shop and spend our

~ years ago? free time?

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 'It's better to be a vegetarian than a Teacher's prompts
meat-eater. Eating meat is wrong.' Arguments for:
You will have a conversation with • Twenty million people will die this year of hunger. It takes more land
the teacher about the above and crops to produce a kilo of meat than to grow vegetables.
statement. Give your opinion Vegetarianism is better for you - your cholesterol is lower and so is
and argue for or against the your risk of other diseases.
...
~

••
proposition. React to the teacher's
arguments.
Being vegetarian is better for the planet because you need more
fuel to produce and cook meat dishes than vegetarian ones .
I:
= Arguments against:
• Everyone should be allowed to choose what they eat, and not be
forced to follow a certain diet.
• It's possible to have a healthy diet and still eat meat. Meat provides
plenty of protein and iron.
• The problem isn't whether we eat meat or not, but the way we farm
animals and distribute food around the world.

'Of all our inventions for Teacher's prompts

communication, pictures still speak • What inventions for communication do you personally use and why?
..... the most universally understood
...
••
language.' (WaIt Disney)
• Why do you think we have so many inventions for communication?
• Do you think recent inventions have made it easier or more difficult
I: to communicate with other people?
= Do you agree? What things can
pictures and films communicate
better than other inventions?

'Everyone should live abroad for at Teacher's prompts

least a year and experience another Arguments for:
culture.' • Living in another country is the only way to really learn about,

.
00
••
I:
You will have a conversation with
the teacher about the above
statement. Give your opinion
and argue for or against the
understand and appreciate another country and its culture.
• It's a great opportunity to learn another language.
• It would make people more tolerant and there would be fewer wars .
Arguments against:
= proposition. React to the teacher's
arguments.
• It isn't necessary to live in another culture to appreciate it or learn
about it. You can do that by visiting a country and reading about it.
• Living abroad for a year could be traumatic for some people.
Forcing people to live abroad could have the opposite effect, and
make people dislike other countries and cultures.
1- - - -
'Education is the most powerful Teacher's prompts

.
~

••
I:
weapon which you can use to
change the world.' (Nelson Mandela)
Do you agree? How do you think
• What have you learned that you think will influence you for the rest
of your life, or which has changed you as a person?
• Do you agree that teachers have a more important job than any
= educating people can change the
world?
other profession?
• What would you like to change in the education system? Why?
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'Nowadays, people work until Teacher's prompts
around the age of sixty-five, Arguments for: 1
then retire. We should have our • While you are young and active you can really make the most of not
'retirement' first and not have to working - when people retire they are too old to take advantage of it.
work up to the age of thirty-five, • This would give young people an opportunity to really find out what

.....= then work for the rest of our lives.' they want from life.
Young people would have a lot more to offer employers if they had

-
I:
You will have a conversation with
the teacher about the above this opportunity to get different experiences and new skills.
Arguments against:
= statement. Give your opinion
and argue for or against the • If you don't start work until you are thirty-five, you will find it
extremely difficult to adapt to a working life.
proposition. React to the teacher's
argu ments. • Most young people aren't mature enough to really make the most of 1

not working.
Older people should be able to enjoy life after contributing to society. 1

Older people may not be physically capable of working hard.

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Task 1
Look at the photos. You are planning to try a new sport and
your friend has suggested these three possibilities.
• Choose the sport you'd most like to do.
• Explain and justify your choice.
• Give reasons for rejecting the other two ideas.

Task 2
Look at the headline, image and bar chart. Describe
them and talk about the following with the examiner: A degree gets you more money
• why a degree might get you a better job
• the alternatives to doing a university degree
and a safer job!
• types of courses people can study at university

Change in number of employed workers age 25+

from Nov to Dec 2011
200

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150 I--- - - - - - - - - - - -I r - - 143
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100

Cii 50
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0
;: High School Graduat es.
'0 Diploma No College
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0
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£

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 Task 3
Look at the four charts. Talk about statistical data and trends concerning the way the different groups
of people spend their money.

SPENDING HABITS
Teenagers in the US
70

60 _._-._--- o Total teens

50 -- --
o Male teens

I Female teens
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games shops Comics cards

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1936 1961 1973 1985 19972003

c:::J Average total household expenditure

3 The poor $32,051 c:::J Percentage of household expenditure on food 45%

$24,271 35%
$21,788

25%
20%

14%

$620 $541
India Kenya
Country

Task 4
Look at the photo on the right
• State the general theme or topic
• Describe what is in the photo.
• Interpret the photo.

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discussion based on visual material

Teacher's prompts
Task 1
Which sport would you prefer to do and why?
Thank you. I will now ask you two questions. (Choose
two of the questions listed below.)
Do you enjoy hazardous sports or do you think they
are too risky?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of doing
extreme sports?
Can you describe a sport you enjoy doing, and why
you like it?
Do you think that people generally do enough sport,
or should they do more?

Task 2
Could you describe the material, making reference to
the main idea?
Do you think that a university education will get you a
better job?
What are the alternatives to doing a degree? Do you
think these are good options? Why? Why not?
How can people improve their chances of getting a
good job?
What do you think the government should do to
encourage people to do appropriate further education
courses?

Task 3
What do the charts show? What do the statistics
prove?

Task 4
How do you think the people in the photo are feeling?
What does the photo make you think about?

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IUnit 1 T Unit 3
1 Look at the chart below. Summarise the information Write a story about what happened on the best day of 1

by selecting and reporting the main features. Make your last holiday.
1 comparisons where relevant.
(Write about 250 words.)
(Write about 250 words.)
1 Unit 4
Sports among different age groups
Write an article for a magazine:
1
o Aged 15-24 25-54 • 55 and old er
Football What do you think are the best and/or worst fashions
Basketball t==============t'=====;;i ever? Why?
Golfing (Write about 250 words.)
1 Baseball, softball 1===="'==== = = 1- - -- - - - - - - -- --l
Racquet sports
Cycling t=====;==="========= Unit 5
1

Running
Choose:
F=====~k==========
Water sports • Money is the most important thing for a happy
F=r======='====
Walking life. Discuss.
1 Aerobics
F='==i======
O~~---------=Pe-r-ce-n~t---- • The government should invest more money in
developing renewable energy sources. Discuss.
~
Unit 2 (Write about 250 words.)
1 1-- ~
Read the advert for a music course and the notes. Unit 6
1 Write an email to enquire about the course.
Look at the information about olive oil. Write a website 1

1 (Write about 250 words.) description for the company, including information 1

about the history/background ofthe product, how it is

produced and where you can buy it.
(Write about 250 words.)

Do you love music and want to improve History The production of olive oil probably
your music skills? We are running a music started before 4000 sc.
course this August to help people who People have used it for food, medicine,
are thinking of a professional career in fuel and skin care.
music. We can design a course especially
for your needs, or you can join one of our Process Workers shake the trees and then
groups: collect the olives.
They sort the olives and select the best
• Singers • Bands ones to make the oil.
• Song writing • Orchestras
They take the ol ives to the oil mill and
• Specialised courses
remove the stones.
For more information and prices contact: They carefully press the olives by hand
neil@wondermusic.com
to get liquid oil.
They collect the oil and bottle it.
COl/lr5e dl?lte5? Whl?lt 50rt of 5pecli:?!t5ed Finally they stick on the labels.
COl/lr5e5 do tlrev; hl?lve? AP'lV; cOl/lr5e5 Where From supermarkets, whole food shops
to (el?lrP'l how to ml?l/::.e ml/l51C vlde05 to buy it or online.
l?IP'ld 1/15e 5fi"dlo eql/llpmeP'lt? Do tlrev; 1--
hl?lve prl?lcfice room5? CI?IP'I tlrev; Unit 7
orgl?lP'l15e I?I cOl/lr5e for 4 member5 of Governments spend too much money on developing
I?I bl?lP'ld? f-Iow ml/lch do tlre5e c05t? new weapons, and not enough on developing
Accommodl?lfioP'l? Whl?lr5 1..... c!l/Ided inventions that are useful for society or new medical
I ..... the price? Do V;0l/l P'leed to pl?lV;1?I treatments. To what extent do you agree?
dep051't - wheP'l l?IP'ld how? (Write about 250 words.)
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I Unit 8 - - - - - - -------------J
Read about the sand sculpture exhibition, I
then write a review.
(Write about 250 words.)

Name of event Sand-sculpting Festival

Where Fort Myers Beach
When 5 June - 5 August
What's in the 16 sculptures by world-famous artists from many different countries,
exhibition including the current world champion, plus sculptures by local artists
and local schools
Organisation Sculptures organised by size, mixed professional and amateur
sculptures
Show highlight Romance (pictured) by Debbie Jones - it took 10 days to construct
using a variety oftechniques
Other Sand sculptures are made by mixing water and sand - they can last
information between 1-3 months, but best to see them in first few weeks
Great exhibition for families
Some artists will show you basic techniques
I
I Unit 9
Under the present education system, nobody really fails any more. Schools nowadays are educating students to
~ believe they can do anything. In theory this is admirable, but it sets students up to enter the world of work with
an unrealistic ideal. If you don't do a job well, you will lose your job. Discuss the problem and suggest possible
solutions.
(Write about 250 words.) I
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Unit 10 I
Write an information leaflet about what university students should and shouldn't do in their first year, which can
be given by a university to first-year students at the start of term.

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Vocabula rammar 3 MyTV wasn't working so I tried changing the

C __ - luckily, that worked.
1 Choose a title for each category. Then underline 4 We're going to t __ __ a party to cele bra te our
one word in each group which doesn't fit. anniversary.

[ Celebeat;ons
Colours
Sports Domestic tasks .I ]
Global issues
S You shouldn't w _ __ your children in cotto n
wool and do everything for t hem.
6 Matt is very c__ _ _ ___ __ ___ , he w orks
hard and does th ings we ll.
0 take out the rubbish, sponge off someone,
7 Too many peopl e wo rk in s_ ___ _ ____ wi th
unblock the u-bend, change a plug
poor conditions and very low pay.
7/0fvte5trc tc>,'i/:'5

crimson, leather, mauve, jade

4 Complete the sentences w ith the correct form
of the verb in brackets.
2 ethical, poverty, waist, conflict
o When we got up it {w c! beeM 5MOW I03 (snow)
and everything was white.
3 spend a fortune on, hire a venue, make a
Jack's face is very red. He _ _ _ _ _ __
speech, take advantage
(run) for nearly twenty minutes.
2 Maggie is sixty and she's finishing work next
4 limbs, kick off, pace, ricochet year. By then, she (work) for
121 over forty years.
3 I (learn) German now. I
2 Choose the correct answer.
started last month.
o I did it because everyone egged me _ __ 4 The concert started at 8 p.m . When I arrived
a in(§)on cup at 9.15 p.m., they (play) for
I'd describe Jack as because he's over an hour.
confident and not afraid of people. S I didn't hear the phone because my brother
a bold b brash c baggy _ _ _ _ _ _ (play) loud music.
2 Everyone has the right to freedom of _ __ 6 I'm really enjoying travelling. By the end
a speaking b speak c speech of next year, I (visit) ten
countries.
3 This style is really on. I didn't think it
would become so popular.
a showing b growing c catching 5 Underline the correct answer.
4 I've hurt my so I can't move my hand. o How long are you/have you been living in
a shin b wrist c thigh London? Did you move there recently?
S How often do you _ _ _ the surfaces in I am going to/ was going to do my homework
your house? but I forgot.
a remove b dust c do 2 It was very hard, but finally I was able tolcould
6 Ilike to go somewhere quiet to _ _ _ my learn to dribble.
batteries. 3 Although/However the hotel was lovely, it was
a remote b revisit c recharge too expensive.
4 I want something quirky and inexpensive/ a
3 Complete the sentences with one word in each quirky and inexpensive something to wear.
gap. The first letter is given for you.
S I used to like dance music but I have gone it
o This hotel is really expensive and it's awful, it's off/ gone off it recently.
an overpriced d.0~p. 6 Only when I had finished reading the article I
He's always asking his parents for money. He realised/did I realise the full effects of climate
shouldn't s off them so much. change.
2 Th e number of members didn't change, it
rem ained s____ _
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e Second homes are a new swapping option
o He won world hula-hooping championship.
f-Ie NOr. Me Norld hVTIc.-hooPlh9
f Organise it yourself - don't join a website
g Everyone's doing it
h New technology helps
When I was younger, I would live in Paris.

2 I didn't realise you were having problems at 8 Read the text again. Tick true (V') or cross (oX)
school. You should tell me. false.
The Hoffmans have sold their houses
3 I have been writing four letters this morning. I many times since 2000 because they like
finished five minutes ago. travelling. D
2 If you want to swap homes, you have to
organise emergency contacts and trips
4 They left early since to be on time.
for the people who stay in your home D.
3 Home exchange is not new, but it has
grown since technology made it easier. D
4 Home exchange makes sense if you are a
family with limited money who want to
Reading see what life is like in a different country. D
7 Read the text. Match the paragraph headings 5 Even when you exchange holiday homes
a-h with paragraphs 1-6. There are two extra with another person, you don't ever pay
headings. any money. D
6 The number of people who do home
a You don't just swap a house, you swap lives
swaps in Britain, not just abroad, is
b How it works increasing. D
c Home-swapping - the latest trend in the travel
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industry

lots of photos and other relevant information, such as parking and

Home exchange holidays pet restrictions. Then they wait for an interested exchanger or find a
1 house they fancy and offer their own.
ike many retired couples, Sheila and David Hoffman enjoy 4
L travelling. Since 2000, they've regularly visited relatives in
Australia and enjoyed holidays all over Europe and America and life
So who swaps homes and why? The main reason is to experience
as a local. When you live in a typical home rather than a hotel, it's
they've even had an anniversary party in New York - but they haven't almost like an exchange of lifestyles. It's also a cheap way to travel
once stayed in ahotel or with friends or family. The Hoffmans are part with the guarantee you won't be staying in an over-priced dump
of a growing number of people who use their home as a way to have or getting ripped off on accommodation. Home-exchange is also
inexpensive holidays. So far, they've swapped their three-bedroom popular with teachers who have long holidays and retired people.
London home with people who want to stay there for anything from a Also, people who are conSidering moving abroad can take long
week to two months. exchanges to get to know the country before taking the plunge. The
number of families and young people swapping homes is growing
In ahome swap, you offer your house as aplace to stay and anyone fast too - for them, the decision makes financial and practical sense.
s
who's interested gets in touch. If your dates and requirements fit,
then you make a deal to exchange houses for an agreed time. The The exchange idea has now spread to holiday homes, too, and
exchange can involve more than just a place to stay - some home the first British network to exchange holiday homes, Select Homes,
owners also exchange cars and others will arrange for a friend or has just opened. It has appealing advantages: you can have the
neighbour to be on call in case of emergencies. Some exchangers convenience and quality of a good holiday home but without having
will even organise restaurant bookings and trips. You can choose to visit the same place all the time. In addition, you don't have the
the type of place you want to stay, from unspoiled villages to city upheaval of removing valuable personal items from your everyday
centres - all for free. home. Finally, owners can exchange similar size properties free or
pay a supplement for a larger property.
6
Home swaps have existed in Britain on an organised basis for over
thirty years but they really took off with the arrival of the interne!. Home-exchange holidays, whether for first or holiday homes,
Previously, the process was long and drawn-out, involving letter are becoming increasingly popular. Interestingly, along with the
exchange and expensive international calls to finalise arrangements. traditional longer holiday swaps abroad, there are now more short
Now, it can all be done with a few clicks. Most home-exchangers breaks - a weekend or week - being booked within the UK. Overall,
register with a specialist home-exchange company that deals with more people are using their homes as a way to enjoy low-cost
the organisation. Participants submit the details of their homes with holidays at home as well as abroad and the trend is growing steadily.

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Listening Communication
9 CD Listen to the street interviews about sport. 11 Complete the sentences with one word in each
Match the people 1-5 to the sentence endings gap.
a-f. There is one extra ending.
1 I'm not very satisfied _ _ that answer. Can
1 Andy_ you explain it again?
2 Maggie_ 2 You look sad, is _ _ okay?
3 Chris 3 I think watching films in the cinema is
4 Fiona preferable _ _ watching them on TV.
5 Rachel 4 You didn't have to bring a present! What a nice
!
a is training for a competition at the moment. 5 I'd like to _ _ you all to this presentation.
b took up a sport to get fitter and lose weight. Thanks for coming.
c thinks that outdoor sports are usually done 6 Mike wasn't at school yesterday. How _ _
more by men. is it that he was ill? I don't think it's very
d says that team sports are not as interesting for probable!
him/her as sports you do yourself.
e does less sport now than he/she used to (0.5 each)
because of an injury.
f doesn't think he/she would enjoy extreme 12 Match the sentences 1-5 to the responses a-e
sports. to make mini dialogues.
'What do you think of these trousers?' _
10 CD Listen again. Choose the correct answer. 2 'Why do you think computer games should be
banned in schools?'
Andy
3 'What's the matter?'
a would like to try a gentler sport such as
4 'Peter failed his exams:
yoga.
5 'Kate looks angry. Why?' _
b isn't planning to do any sport at all, just to
watch sport.
c scored a brilliant goal the last time he a 'I'm really disappointed, I didn't win the race:
played football. b 'That's such a pity:
d thinks that watching sport is as exciting as c 'I don't like them much:
doing it. d 'It's probably because Dan didn't phone:
2 Chris e 'There's a lot to consider but I just don't agree
a finds kayaking a bit too risky because the with using them:
sea can be very dangerous.
b wants to climb a mountain and experience
the thrill of standing at the top.
c thought that yoga was more challenging
than he expected it to be.
d loved the excitement of bungee jumping
when he tried it.
3 Rachel
a thinks she is probably fitter now than most
football players.
b doesn't fancy playing football as much as
going swimming. Marks
c likes the fact that you use many different Vocabulary and Grammar /25 marks
pa rts of the body in hooping. Reading /9 marks
d wants to start going swimming to get fitter Listening /8 marks
this winter. Communication / 8 marks
Total: /50 marks

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end 01 year test
Name: ...................................................................................................................................................... .

Vocabula rammar 4 Cheese and yoghurt are saturated products.

1 Choose a title for each category. Then underline S She's a little intrepid, she does slightly strange
one word in each group which doesn't fit. things, but everyone loves her. _ _ __

[ Education
Sport
Advertising
Materials
Food'! Jobs
Taste ] 6 It took a long time, but once we managed to
finish decorating the house. _ _ __.--_ _-,
/61
o marrow, species, maize, pumpkin Food 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form
apprenticeship, shoulder, degree, graduate of the verb in brackets.
o If you want to be healthy, you heed
2 plummet, expenses, perks, fringe benefits (need) to have a balanced diet.
I'm starting university next month. If I wasn't
3 slogan, promote, billboard, spark _ _ __ starting then, I (take) a gap year.
4 mauve, suede, velvet, lace _ _ _ _ 2 There's no reason _ _ _ __ (be) so angry,
let's discuss the problem .
5 nauseating, skimpy, slimy, bitter _ _ __
3 By this time next year, I (learn)
6 hit the post, blow a whistle, put someone off,
French for three years.
mark someone _ _ __
4 I'm not sure when it happened but I think it
_ _ _ _ _ (might/ be) a long time ago.
2 Complete the sentences with the words below. S Sally wants to stay in tonight but I'd rather
Campaign~ O.PPosites surfaces'! customs ]
_ _ _ _ _ (go) out.

Immigrants fees guts 6 This report _ _ ___ (just/ publish) by

[
govern ment officials.

o I'm going to dust the 51/1rfc.ce5 and tidy up.

We're totally different, we're polar 5 Choose the correct answer.
o Barely _ _ _ , when the plane took off.
2 When I went to Japan, I was surprised by the a we had sat down b we were sitting dow n
_ _ _ _ _ and ways of doing things. (0 had we sat down
3 The university tuition have 1 You me in town. I was at school all
gone up again, it's terrible. day.
4 That company has done some really excellent a can't see b couldn't see c can't have seen
advertising _ _ _ __ 2 At th is time tomorrow, we _ _ _ lunch w ith
5 They have a lot of and James.
gumption, they'll do well in business. a will be having b will have had
6 Are there a lot of where you c wou ld be having
live? I mean, people from different countries? 3 I congratulated _ _ _ the exam .
/31 a her that she passed b her on passing
c her passing
3 Replace the underlined words.
4 I tried my homework but I didn't
o The place was a real tourist place - it was full understand it all.
of expensive shops for tourists. &rap a finish b finish ing c to finish
We were hungry so we decided to ~ into the S Can you give me some time? I need t o _ _ _
pizza immediately. _ _ __
a think it over b think over it c think over
2 When we were on holiday, we fell upon a
6 She was wearing trousers.
hidden gem of a restaurant. _ _ __
a beautiful long suede
3 John always wears clothes that are old and
dirty, he's always frumpy. _ _ __ b long suede beautiful
c long and beautiful suede /31
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6 Rewrite the sentences so the meaning is the Reading
same. Use the word in BLOCK CAPITALS.
7 Read the text. Match the sentences a-f to the
o I usually see Bill on Thu rsday evening, so I can
gaps 1-5. There is one extra sentence.
probably give him the message. IF
If I 5ee BrlloM /h1/1Y'5dt:l'1 eveMlhq, I 'll qlve a Many are self-sufficient, not just providing
thei r own electricity, waterand sewage
Mlit,-, H-re w-.e55t:lfje. systems, but in all aspects.
I have to be home at 11 p.m. I don't li ke th is b After you use the toilet, you flush it and the
fact. RATHER waste disappears.
c This shift from individual to group off-gridding
2 I started work at three o'cl ock. It's six o'clock reflects the fact that the trend is growing
now and I'm still wo rkin g. BEEN noticeably.
d They live in a huge variety of types of
3 'You should buy that house; she sa id. ADVISED accom modation.
e Living off-g rid is not as difficult to achieve as
most people imagine.
4 The officia ls announced the resu lts. BY
f Rather than building permanent homes,
vans or mobile homes or even old shipping
containers are other options.

Living off~grid . .
When you need electricity, you just plug in the to hippies to an increasingly growing number of
machine and switch it on. If you need water, people who have been priced out of the housing
you turn on the tap. 1_ _ For many people, market or who have grown disillusioned with
these facilities are the basics of civilised society what modern society can offer and who decide
and the idea of living without them seems that an alternative lifestyle isn't a pipe dream
foolhardy, if not downright hazardous . Yet, for a but a viable option. It isn't just individuals
growing number of people the idea of living off- either, the number of families is growing.
grid - without mains electricity, water or sewage Apart from living an alternative lifestyle, cost is
- is an increasingly attractive lifestyle. a big factor in choosing to live off-grid. Off-grid
Off-gridders do not have to give up electricity or houses are far cheaper to build than ordinary
a modern lifestyle - some choose to but most homes, since they don't need to be connected to
use small hydroelectic power systems, solar the mains electricity or water supplies and even
panels or windmills to generate enough power road access is not necessary. Materials tend to
:or their needs. Heating and cooking needs are be cheaper, too - popular options include straw
met by solar energy or wood-burning systems or old tyres and cement - and there are grants
and toilet facilities range from non-water toilets of up to thirty percent to pay for solar panels.
::0 outside compost toilets . 2_ _ It ranges 4 _ _ The most essential thing is the location

:rom traditional yurts (a type of tent) to luxury - you need land that will support food -growing
nomes with all mod-cons from high-speed and with its own water supply, preferably fa st-
:nternet to central heating. Whether they live running water to generate power.
:n simple homes or luxury pads, what they all Surprisingly, the biggest problem off-gridders
~'"!ave in common is that their lifestyles do not face is not building their homes or becoming
:reate any pollution or carbon emissions - the self-sufficient but getting permission to build.
?rime goal for off-gridders. Rural areas away from town are the perfect
:: you think off-gridders are probably a few choice but these are often protected by law
:solated crazy people, then think again. Around from construction of any kind or have building
:00,000 people are thought to be living off-grid restrictions . There are now several websites
:n the UK, 5000 of these in Scotland, although dedicated to land-sharing so that the costs
:his is an estimate since accurate figures are of buying land and getting permission can be
::ard to find. 3_ _ They grow their own food, shared, and there are increasing numbers of
::ome-school their children and provide their off-grid communities. 5_ _ Off-gridding could
Jwn medical care. They range from eco-warriors soon be common all over Europe and America.

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 8 Read the article again. Tick (11') true, cross (X) 4 Rachel says that paying university _ _ __
false or write (?) if there is no information. fees is worth it, in her opinion .
5 Simon was years old when he set
People who live off-grid aim for their
up his business.
lifestyles to cause no pollution or emission
of CO 2 [J 6 Debbie says that vocational courses are
becoming more _ _ __
2 The type of people who choose to live
off-grid is not very varied. [J
3 Most off-gridders use solar panels because
they can get grants to install them. [J Communication
4 Getting permission to build your home
is the most difficult part of living off-grid. [J 11 Complete the sentences with one word in each
gap.
/41
1 I'd like to leave you with one final
_ _ _ _ _ : perhaps in the future, living
Listening in space wil be possible thanks to new
technology. Thanks for coming to the
9 CD Listen to the radio programme about presentation.
choices in education. Match the people 1-5 2 I've been researching the problem but there's
with the things they say a-f. There is one extra a lot to when you think about it.
ending.
3 In the future, I fully to study at
David university and then set up my own company.
2 Chris That's my plan.
3 Rachel 4 It was when the bill arrived that I
4 Simon realised I didn't have enough money.
.----/--.41
5 Debbie

a thinks that studying at college or university is 12 Choose the best response for each sentence.
a waste oftime. What are the alternatives?
b learns in a hands-on way, not by studying and a It's very likely that everyone will come.
this influenced his/her choice. b Would it work if we invited everyone?
c advises people not to make their choices 2 Would you say you're a team player?
because of pressure from someone else. a Yes, I work well with other people.
d thinks that if you do a degree at university you bYes, I like all kinds of sports.
are likely to get a better job. 3 Kathy failed her exams.
e thinks that vocational qualifications are the a What a nice surprise!
best option for young people. b I'm surprised to hear that, she works hard.
f might go back to studying in a few years time, 4 Do you like rap music?
but decided to work first.
a I'd rather listen to classical music than rap.
b I'm not sure how important rap music is.
10 CD Listen again. Complete the sentences with
one word or a number.
You have to be at least _ _ _ _ years old
to do an apprenticeship. Marks
2 Generally, people who do apprenticeships Vocabulary and Grammar /25 marks
earn pounds more over their Reading /9 marks
working life than those who don't. Listening /8 marks
Communication /8 marks
3 Chris might do a(n) degree in a
Total: /50 marks
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Circle the correct answer a, b, c or d as in the 13 Can you help me _ this video from my computer to
example. the internet?

o While they were making the film, one of the actors a transfer b upload
_his leg. e down load d update

a was breaking b has broken 14 Mobile phones are still very expensive. _ , I don't
@ broke d had broken buy a new one very often.

I'm so hungry - in fact I'm really _ . a Although b For this reason

e What is more d Firstly
a soaking b starving
e boiling d exhausting 15 Scientists predict that in the future we wireless
technology everywhere.
2 I started work at 8 a.m. and it's now 11 a.m. I
really hard all morning. a have b will have
e are having d going to have
a work b am working
e was working d have been working 16 Jackie has a _ attitude to learning.

3 My biggest _last year was winning the tennis a positive b enthusiastic

competition. e willing d motivated

a achievement b pressure 17 He can communicate extremely well with people and

e respect d discipline he works well with others. He has

4 Getting to the top of my profession was hard but I a sound IT skills b good interpersonal skills
had a lot of _ from other people. e well-qualified d proven experience

a support b network 18 This time next month I in London.

e determination d luck a will live b am living
5 By the time the concert started, we _ for two long e live d will be living
hours. 19 You _ at Jane, it was a bad thing to do in my opinion.
a are waiting b have waited a shouldn't have shouted
e had been waiting d were waiting b shouldn't shout
6 So far this morning 1_ three application forms and e mustn't shout
I've got two more to do. d have got to shout

a fill in b filled in 20 By the time Mark leaves school, he _ Spanish for

e have filled in d have been filling in four years.

7 Most university students in Britain _ at home when a studies b will be studying

they go to university. e has studied d will have studied

a don't live b didn't live 21 My house_ at the moment by my dad and my

e haven't lived d isn't living brother.

8 I start speaking but then my girlfriend always_ a is painted b is being painted

me. I can never finish saying what I want to say. e paints d is painting

a mislays b interrupts 22 Could you tell me when _?

e gossips d shows off a did the film start b was started the film
9 I much but now I do. e started the film d the film started

a didn't use to study 23 That song has had a lot of _ on the internet.
b don't usually study a gigs b records e singles d hits
c am not always studying 24 You can buy _ such as drinks and crisps in the
d keep studying theatre.
10 These days, a lot of fathers stay at home to _ their a refreshments b sets
children. e performances d intervals
a inherit b ask out 25 _ frequently do you go to concerts?
e in charge of d bring up a When b What e How d Where
11 According to the timetable, the train _ at 13.10 26 They can spend a lot of money on making the film
tomorrow. because it has a big _ .
a leaves b is leaving
a angle b budget e cost d deal
e will leave d is going to leave
27 You only need _ curry powder to make this dish,
12 If I needed some money, I _ it from my friend Lucy.
you don't need much at all.
a borrow b will borrow
a loads of b very few
e would borrow d borrowed
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 28 That's the boy _ brother goes to my school. 43 They steal things from people's houses - they are _ .
a whose b who c that d which a prosecutors b kidnappers
29 I like eggs when they are soft and _ so I can dip my c burglars d robbers
bread into them. 44 His parents encouraged him _ a lawyer.
a lean b tender c runny d boiled a becoming b become
30 I want my meals to be included in the cost of the c to become d that he become
holiday so I'm looking for a hotel with_. 45 The painting _ be a fake, we aren't sure.
a room service b full board a might b must c can't d mustn't
c self-catering d package holiday 46 I moved to London last year but I'm not happy here. I
31 I think history is _ wonderful subject to study. wish I to London.
a the b an cad - a didn't move b wasn't moving
32 She is able to understand how other people feel. c don't move d hadn't moved
she's very _ . 47 My flat is really _ because it's so small.
a analytical b spatial a spaced b diverse
c practical d empathetic c cramped d spacious
33 Dan _ eat six burgers, it was amazing! 48 I went to the party and met Paul - now he's my
a managed to b succeeded in boyfriend! If 1_ to the party, I wouldn't have met
c could d be able to him.
34 He often makes decisions quickly and does things a hadn't gone b wouldn't go
without thinking about the consequences - he's very c didn't go d don't go
49 I really wanted to buy the house so I arranged a _
a practical b impulsive with the bank to get the money I needed.
c quick-thinking d imaginative a price b mortgage
35 He finally _ passing his driving test. c negotiate d offer
a could b was able to 50 I went to see the _ to find out if they had any
c succeeded in d could houses I might want to buy.
36 'Who is the actor?' Sam asked. Sam asked a seller b homeowner
c estate agent d buyer
a who the actor was b who was the actor
c the actor who was d who the actor is 51 The top part of your leg is called the _ .
37 'I have never been there: Rachel said. Rachel sa id that a calf b heel c thigh d shin
there. 52 Did you know that _ flamenco is a kind of popular
a I had never been b she had never been music in Spain?
c she has never been d I had never been a the b a c an d -
38 That advert has a really good _ , I can't get the 53 John was a long way ahead of me in the race, I didn't
words and the tune out of my head. think I could _ him up.
a brand b slogan a take b run c catch d pass
c jingle d campaign 54 Snowboarding and skiing are fun . It's easy to
39 'Don't believe the information on that website, it understand the popularity of_ sports.
isn't reliable: he said. He _ me not to believe the a so b such c this d ones
information on the website.
55 Team sports really don't _ to me.
a insisted b admitted
a attract b appeal c fancy d interest
c promised d warned
56 It was a wonderful day! I knew 1_ it for the rest of
40 The kidnappers were _ sixteen years in prison.
my life.
a sentenced to b pleaded
a would remember b remembered
c confessed d charged with
c will remember d am going to remember
41 The criminals _ people into believing the paintings
57 When I was young, we _ on holiday to France every
were real.
year.
a lied b forged c claimed d conned
a were going b would go
42 All the evidence shows that he is innocent. He c have gone d have been going
the crime, he's definitely innocent.
58 I hired a _ for my party.
a could have committed
a speech b guest c ceremony d venue
b can't have committed
c must have committed
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59 There's something wrong with the toilet. Can you _ 73 What can we do to the environment from carbon
the u-bend? emissions?
a unblock b sew a renew b protect
c decorate d dust c keep d reverse
60 I was really worried about the exam, but 1_, it was 74 _ that politicians don't do enough to protect the
easy! environment.
a needn't have worried a Is seems b It appear
b didn't need to worry c It seems d The seems
c didn't have to worry 75 Far too many endangered species are heading for
d can't have worried
61 I need a holiday somewhere quiet, I want to _ it all. a extinction b conflict
a wander off b rip off c terminating d destruction
c get away from d stumble upon 76 Coal, oil and gas are natural_ .
62 The course is good, _ , it's quite expensive. a recourses b processes
a nevertheless b despite c products d resources
c because d as well 77 If your _ is too high, it can lead to heart disease.
63 The village isn't near any towns, cities or other a recommended intake b fibre
villages, so it's very _ . c cholesterol d protein
a removed b distance 78 If people overeat, they _ weight.
c far d remote
a are putting on b put on
64 She wanted _ a new CD before next year. c would put on d need to put on
a to have been releasing 79 _ to be a lot of calories in digestive biscuits.
b to have released
a There is b It may
c will have released
c It happens d There happen
d will have been releasing
80 _ is a type of spice.
65 _ is a bright blue.
a Nutmeg b A guava
a Turquoise b Indigo
c Squash d Papaya
c Magenta d Azure
81 I have no idea where your book is. It _ on the
66 The material is made of animal skin.
bookcase.
a lace b velvet c suede d quirky
a could have put b may have been put
67 'Do it now!' he said. He me to do it. c may been put d might be put
a insisted b urged c complained d pleaded 82 John _ Mary yesterday, because she was away all
68 She was wearing _ . day in London.
a long scruffy black boots a must have seen b might have seen
b boots long black and scruffy c can't have seen d could have been seen
c black scruffy and long 83 First, heat the water, then _ it is ready, the potatoes
d black scruffy long can be added.
69 I don't like this CD any more, I've really _ it. a then b eventually
a put off b got rid of c as soon as d meanwhile
c gone off d backed down 84 The device works without children aware of the
70 Look at this information about plane ticket prices, we fact that their parents can find out their location
should from their mobile.
a check out b it check out a being made b have been made
c check out it d check it out. c are being made d can be made
71 The euro started in 1999. _ to that, each country 85 He's rather _ about what he eats, I'm afraid. He
had its own currency. won't eat any animal products at all.
a Prior b Before c Previous d Recent a egotistical b notorious
72 Many new laws _ in Europe since 2000. c enthusiastic d fanatical

a introduce 86 The photo shows _ and a pig.

b have been introduced a a man, eating meat,
c will have been introduced b a man whose eating meat
d are being introduced c a man, who is eating meat,
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 87 Their new product has been _ extremely well by 94 If you have a(n) _ in music, you should go to the
the sales team. concert.
a marketed b campaigned a preference b prefer
c billboard d manufactured c interested d interest
88 Playa Hotel is _ good as the Verde Hotel. Don't go 95 The problem of violence in schools is regarded _
to the Playa Hotel. very serious by officials.
a nowhere near as b much less a while b as c like d so
c just about d far more 96 I don't regret _ to university. It was a really good
89 Her new album is _ different from her previous experience.
one. I couldn't tell them apart. a going b to go ego d gone
a radically b refreshingly 97 I have to do a lot of _ tasks in my job. I get so
c subtly d completely bored!
90 Mike and his brother _ . They are totally different a antisocial b thrilling
from each other! c mundane d fringe
a have a lot in common 98 Pete played very badly in the match . His team
b are polar opposites blamed
c there's a world of difference
a him that they lost b they lost
d are fundamentally similar
c him for losing d that they lost
91 I've just got my _ in medicine. I graduated last
99 Sylvia wondered _ the job.
month.
a her get the job b that she would get
a apprenticeship b degree
c if getting the job d whether she would get
c qualification d title
100 He succeeded in business because he's got a natural
92 I've had a lot of fun on the course and I've worked
business
hard too. I don't feel as if 1_ my time at all.
a risk blight c spark d flash
a 've wasted b will waste
c would waste d waste
93 I wish someone _ me decide which university to
apply for. I didn't make a good choice.
a have helped b would help
c helped d had helped

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:::D skills test 1 a and 1 b Presenter: Isn't it just! And now we've got 5uzie on the line.
Hello,5uzie.
exercises 3 and 4 pages 27 and 29
Suzie: Hi, those 'Just because' celebrations sound great, don't
Presenter: Today's programme is all about celebrations and
they? I just wanted to say something about speeches ... I had
family get-togethers. These can be times of great happiness
to make a speech recently at my parents' anniversary party. It
but they can also be stressful. So how do you build meaningful
was awful! I didn't realise how nervous I would feel. I hadn't
family traditions and make sure the occasions are full of happy
practised before and I made a real mess of it. So, my advice is, if
memories and not times of stress? John Norris has some tips
you have to make a speech, practise it until you know it reall y
and then we'll talk to some of our listeners. John, what have
well, then you won't feel nervous - oh, and put some jokes in it.
you got for us?
People like humour in speeches.
John Norris: Well, the first thing is that we all lead such busy
Presenter: So now you know, if you have to make a speech,
lives, that opportunities to build strong family relationships
practise, practise, practise. Thanks, Suzie. And now, we've got
and create a sense of belonging have to be made - they don't
Nigel ...
just happen by themselves. So probably the most important
thing is to make time for them. One easy way to do that is to Nigel: I want to throw a party for my eighteenth birthday for
make the most of traditional festivals such as Easter, Christmas all my friends, but my parents want me to celebrate with the
or New Year. family. That's so boring. How can I make them agree?
Presenter: But many people already celebrate them. John: I think a party with your friends sounds like a great idea,
but why not do both? Don't forget that your parents will
John: That's true, but you can make them special for your family
want to celebrate with you, too! Talk to your parents and
by creating your own traditions. For example, when I was
agree to celebrate with them, but say you'd also like to have
growing up, we all opened one present each on Christmas
another party with your friends. Offer to organise it yourself,
Eve, and the rest the next day. Everyone got to choose which
that way they won't have to do anything. They might put
present they wanted to open. We always decorated the tree
down conditions about the times and the number of people,
together, and we also made biscuits together to put in boxes
but that's up to them. Remember, you want them to think
as presents for our aunts and uncles and other family friends.
you're responsible and adult, so don't get angry - discuss it
Then for my birthday, we always had a barbecue in the garden,
reasonably.
because it's in summer ... things like that.
Nigel: Cool, I'll give it a go.
Presenter: And now we've got Karen on the line, asking about
celebrating birthdays. Karen? Presenter: Great. We'll go into a break now and when we come
back ...
Karen: Hi ... I'd like to make my son's birthday really special, but
we don't have much money. CD skills test 2a and 2b
John: You don't have to spend a fortune on a birthday party to
exercises 3 and 4 pages 31 and 33
make it an occasion to remember. I'm always amazed when I
Interviewer: And on today's programme we take a look at the
read about parents who've hired entertainers for their kids and
world of fashion from an unusual viewpoint. Designer Jackie
even a chef to prepare the food. If you really haven't got much
Renton is with us today to tell us about her designs and who
money or time, just make the cake yourself and buy easy food
she thinks they would suit. Jackie, tell us a little about your
like pizzas and sausages, everyone loves them! A home-made
career first.
cake is so much more memorable than a shop-bought one.
Kids also love party games, such as treasure hunts. Jackie: Well, I've always loved clothes and fabrics and I used
to buy a lot of second-hand clothes as a teenager because I
Presenter: What about older kids?
couldn't find what I wanted in the shops. I love vintage stuff
John: Parties, especially coming of age parties, are really their
but I couldn't afford most of the dresses or jackets so I used to
celebrations, so let them choose how they want to do them -
buy material and make my own things a lot of the time.
make them responsible for at least some of the organisation
Interviewer: So really you've been designing since then?
and negotiate together what they're going to do. These are
parties you might want to hire a venue for, so it's worth saving Jackie: Well, some of the things I made then were pretty awful,
up for that. to be honest. My imagination was bigger than my skills but I
did learn to sketch my ideas down quite well. I've kept all those
Presenter: Right.
drawings. I did also make some quite quirky things that I still
John: Actually, sharing out the responsibilities for any celebration
love - I have a dress I made with lots of different kinds of lace
is vital - it shouldn't just be one person who's doing all the
and velvet. It's wonderful to wear.
cooking, organising and clearing up. Everyone should help.
Interviewer: Right, so when you left school, you went to study
Presenter: And now we've got Ellen from Leeds on the line, with
fashion and design?
an idea.
Jackie: Actually, I had a year off and travelled first. That
Ellen: Yeah, hi. In my family we have 'Just because' celebrations ...
influenced my designs quite a lot too, as I discovered lots
Presenter: 'Just because'? of new patterns and materials - it was a real eye-opening
Ellen: Yeah, not for any special reason, but just because we feel experience for me. After that, I studied at the University of
like it. Perhaps it's a beautiful day, or maybe the kids did well Westminster in London -lots offamous designers have studied
in a test, or maybe we've been working hard and haven't seen there, including Vivienne Westwood and 5tuart Vevers. I chose
enough of each other - it can be any reason you like to get it because in the past the students have worked during London
together and have a good time. Last Sunday was a beautiful Fashion Week with designers such as Alexander McQueen
day, so we phoned round some family and friends and and Peter Jensen, and you also got the opportunity to work
prepared a picnic - everyone brought something, and we all internationally with famous companies.
got together. It was a great 'Just because' celebration! Interviewer: Which ones?
John: That's a great idea! Jackie: Christian Dior, Givenchy and Chanel in Paris and Marc
Jacobs, Diane Von Furstenburg, and Alexander Wang in New York.
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 Interviewer: That's quite an impressive list. and looking after myself -I'm especially worried about
Jackie: Yes, it was a great experience, but I knew that what I really cooking. I've had some practice but if you want to eat healthily,
wanted was to have my own fashion business, making my then a lot of the ingredients are quite expensive and I won't
deSigns. So after working for a few years, when I had enough have much money at all. Or time - I know I'll be busy with
money, I set up Renton Designs. I was going to wait another studying and stuff. I guess I'll be like most students and not eat
couple of years, but my brother egged me on, and I decided to that well until I come home in the holidays!
take the plunge. He's my business partner and he looks after Will: Oh, no, that's the worst thing to do. Lots of university
the money and marketing side ofthe business. I do the designs students think like that and by the time they 've finished,
and source the materials and get the clothes made up, that they 've got lots of bad eating habits and bad habits are much
sort of thing. harder to break. It's not as difficult as you think to eat healthily
Interviewer: Well, it looks like it's all going very well. Now, tell me - you can eat food that's easy to make, cheap and won't take
about some of the clothes you've brought in today. What about long to make.
this stunning jacket? It's a beautiful soft fabric .. . a sort of red, Grace: Yeah? Go on then, Will, spill the beans, as it were.
but quite old-fashioned design, would you agree? Will: Well, for starters, you don't need to do anything drastic
Jackie: It's more of a reddish-orange than straight red, and it's like eating only organic or becoming a vegan or vegetarian.
a formal jacket rather than a casual one. When I designed it, I Organic is more expensive and you can have a healthier
wanted to create a classic piece that a bold businesswoman diet if you remember the food pyramid and work towards
could wear, to stand out from all the grey and navy and brown getting each group into your daily diet - some fruit and veg,
suits. It's not something a shy or gloomy person would wear, some dairy, some carbohydrate, some fat and some protein .
and I think it draws attention to the wearer without being That means you'll get plenty of vitamins and won't get high
flashy. cholesterol from eating too much junk food .
Interviewer: It certainly couldn't be described as frumpy! And Grace: Okay, so ... the food pyramid ... what else?
neither could this dress - it's made of shiny gold discs, like Will: Buy fresh fruit and vegetables when you can, or frozen .
big sequins, and it's quite tight-fitting, though not too short I Don't buy stuff in tins because it's usually got lots of added
would have thought. sugar or salt - and you get used to the sugary taste or the high
Jackie: I wanted it to be bold without being skimpy. It's a salt content and then other food doesn't seem as tasty. It's
below-the-knee design and it's definitely for someone who's better to stick to fresh or frozen .
brimming with confidence and who wants to stand out at a Grace: Okay.
special celebration. As you said, it's tight-fitting, it comes in at
Will: The best thing I ever did was get into the habit of making
the waist and it's cut away at the back, so you can see most of
a packed lunch. It takes a bit of organisation and effort but it's
the spine.
really worth it. Then you don't end up eating whatever there is,
Interviewer: It hangs beautifully ... Now, what about these like chocolate bars or junk food . Cafeteria food and fast foods
trousers .. . they 're for men, aren't they? I really don't like those are loaded with saturated fat, carbohydrates and sodium - far
very baggy trousers that men, especially young men, are more than the recommended daily intake. And drink water, not
wearing - but these are quite different. sweetened drinks like cola or soda.
Jackie: Yes, they're quite fitted. Grace: I bet it's cheaper, too.
Interviewer: But you'd have to be quite skinny to wear them, Will: Yeah, it'll save you loads of money. Try and get a healthy
wouldn't you? snack in there, like carrot or celery sticks. My favourite is celery
Jackie: You'd be surprised. I don't design clothes for super-skinny sticks with an avocado dip with roast pumpkin and sunflower
people because most of us just aren't built that way. These fit seeds. Mmm!
an average size person and the way they're cut flatters most Grace: I like the sound of that! So have you got any other good
shapes. I think these are for quite a laid-back person, who tips?
enjoys good-quality things.
Will: Yeah, you're bound to eat in a hurry, thinking about your
Interviewer: What about the colours, do they just come in black, next class or all the work you have to do or rush ing off to meet
like these ones? friends, but try to relax and enjoy your lunch. It takes your
Jackie: Absolutely not! This particular design comes in a wide stomach seven minutes to respond to the amount of food
range of colours. We even have them in jade and silver for the you're eating, so if you eat too quickly it's easy to overeat. If you
most adventurous buyers, as well as more traditional male eat more slowly, you won't overindulge and you won't put on
colours. And there's a matching jacket, so you can mix and weight. Try to think about the different tastes of the food - use
match or put together a suit. That also means you can buy the your tastebuds .. . is the food sweet or savoury or bitter and so
jacket in a different size or colour to the trousers. We do that on . You'll get really good at it!
with all our clothes, because not everyone is for example, a size Grace: Okay, I'll try that. But what about deciding what to cook? I
forty-two top and bottom, and some people like to mix colours never know what to make.
or buy the trousers in a couple of different colours to go with
Will: Get some good recipe books and try different stuff. I'll buy
the same jacket.
you one for your birthday. It's one I've got, with recipes you
Interviewer: What a good idea! Now, after the break, Jackie will only need one pan for and they 're all really good. I think I've
be telling us a little more about her new collection . tried them all!

CDskills test 3a and 3b Grace: That'd be great.

exercises 3 and 4 pages 35 and 37 Will: It's a great way to relax after a busy day or a busy week, too.
It's also a great way to make new friends - invite people round
Will: So Grace, you're off to university next month, aren't you? I
for a meal or suggest cooking together. It's boring cooking just
bet you can't wait.
for yourself but if you cook with other people, you can share
Grace: Yeah, I'm really excited about it .. . a bit worried too .. . the cost of the food or one person can do the shopping and
Will: What about? another can do the cooking, then you can swap. And if you
Grace: Oh, you know, managing my money, making new friends invite people for meals, they'll invite you another time. It's fun.

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 Grace: I think I should sample your cooking and see what you've Paul: Well, there are the typical things you'd find in an office, such
learned this year. as the pencil, the biro and the eraser - or rubber, as it's often
Will: (laughs) Okay, it's a deal. Why don't you come for lunch on called.
Friday? Presenter: What can you tell us about them?
Grace: Great. Paul: Well, the pencil came about in stages. Graphite, the
Will: Is there anything you can't eat? substance that makes the marks on paper, was first discovered
in 1564, but it wasn't until more than a hundred years later that
Grace: Pineapple! I love it but I'm allergic to it. Apart from that, I
Nicolas Conte perfected the pencil by mixing graphite with
eat everything. I love aubergine and squash and spicy food and
clay and then gluing it between two pieces of wood. Strangely,
meat and seafood - except mussels. I can't stand them, they're
the rubber wasn't invented until 200 years later in 1770 - until
to o slimy and I find them nauseating. What are you going to
then, people used bread to rub out mistakes when they wrote
cook?
with pencils!
Will: Wait and see! It'll be a surprise. I'm glad you aren't a picky
Presenter: Bread? I can't imagine that! And what about the
eater, that 's a good start!
typical pencil with a rubber on one end?
Grace: Okay, what time do you want me to come?
Paul: Yes ... that was invented in 1858 by Hymen Lipman.
Will: About one?
Presenter: And the biro pen?
Grace: Great, see you then.
Paul: It was invented by a Hungarian journalist called Laszl6 Bir6
::::D skills test 4a and 4b in 1938. Today, around fourteen million Bic 'Biros' are sold every
day, perhaps making the biro pen the world's most successful
exercises 3 and 4 pages 39 and 41
gadget.
Welcome to Science Today. In this programme we'll be hearing
Presenter: Amazing. I suppose Bir6 made millions from his
about some important inventions, but they probably aren't
invention.
the inventions you might think of as being life-changing, like
the computer, the fridge, mobile phones or even scientific Paul: Actually, although he patented his invention, Bir6 sold the
breakthroughs such as penicillin or vaccines. Paul Webber is here patent in 1950, so he didn't make as much money from his
to tell us all about them. So, Paul, if these aren't high-profile, hi- invention as you'd expect.
tech inventions, why are they so important? Presenter: Right. And what is your favourite item in the
Paul: Well, these objects are often overlooked because they exhibition?
aren't big scientific or technological advances, but they have Paul: I think there are two things - the umbrella and the egg box.
changed our lives. They've improved our lives by making them Presenter: The umbrella? Why?
easier. The objects are all everyday, practical items. They're all
Paul: I hate getting wet in the rain! And also, because it's got
going to be in an exhibition at the Science Museum in London,
such a long and interesting history - it dates back to two
called 'Hidden Heroes - The Genius of Everyday Things'.
thousand four hundred BC. Actually, the name umbrella comes
Presenter: So what sort of things are in the exhibition? from the Latin word 'umbra'which means shade. The umbrella
Paul: Well, the inventions themselves, obviously, and also the originated in Mesopotamia as a sunshade, to protect you
original sketches and drawings of them by the inventors, the from the sun. Umbrellas for rain were first used in China about
patent specifications and the original adverts. There's also lots seventeen hundred years ago, and then they became a fashion
of extra information and interesting facts. Did you know, for accessory in France by the eighteen hundreds, but only for
example, that Napoleon was involved in inventing the tin can? ladies of course.
Presenter: Napoleon? Napoleon Bonaparte, the French Emperor? Presenter: So men didn't use them?
Did he invent tin cans? Paul: No ... the trend for men using them was finally established
Paul: No, he didn't, but he needed a way of preserving food by a man from London, Joseph Hanway. He was considered
for his soldiers and sailors, so in 1795 he offered a prize of very fashionable and he always used one, so other men
12,000 francs to the Frenchman who could solve the problem. followed his lead. The modern umbrella with material and
A chef in Paris, Nicolas Appert, heard about it. For years he metal supports was invented in 1852 by an Englishman called
experimented with food preservation and eventually came up Samuel Fox.
with the idea of storing things in thick glass jars and removing Presenter: And the egg box?
some of the air by heating them so the food didn't go off.
Paul: Well, when you go to the supermarket and buy eggs, they
Eventually, Appert tried metal instead of glass but his methods
come in a special box that protects them and holds them
were very basic.
safely. Just imagine trying to transport eggs before egg boxes
Presenter: So did he win Napoleon's prize? were invented!
Paul: Yes, he did, in 1809, but the tin can was fully developed and Presenter: Yes, I imagine many arrived at their destination
patented by an Englishman, Peter Durand, in 1810. Durand broken.
developed a can that could be closed after food was put in.
Paul: And that was exactly the reason they were invented. Joseph
Curiously, the tin can opener wasn't invented until 1855, by
Coyle, a newspaper editor, invented them in 1911 to solve
another Englishman, Robert Yates. Until then, cans had to be
an argument between a local farmer and a hotel owner. The
opened w ith a hammer and chisel!
hotel owner was angry because the farmer's eggs were often
Presenter: You're joking! delivered broken.
Paul: (laughs) No, really. Presenter: Well, I often buy eggs so it's an invention that I love,
Presenter: That's unbelievable. Well, I'm glad we have tin openers too! Paul, thanks for coming today.
now, that does make life easier. You know, the tin can is so Paul: It's been a pleasure. And I'd definitely recommend going to
useful, I mean millions are opened every day, but you'd never the exh ibition. It's on ....
think of listing it as a top invention. So what other objects are
in the exhibition?

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CI) skills test 5a and 5b as I'd hoped - just under eighty percent instead of higher, like
ninety percent or over. Professor John Bevan, a Maths professor
exercises 3 and 4 pages 43 and 45
at Cambridge University, has assessed my Maths ability and
Interviewer: Good afternoon and welcome to today's given me some useful advice. Professor Bevan believes that
programme, where we take an in-depth look at the life of there's no point doing higher and higher Maths qualifications
a teenage prodigy. A prodigy is a young person who has a unless you're getting ninety-nine percent on every exam.
natural ability to do something extremely well. We all know
Interviewer: So what are going to do? Are you giving up the
the teenage years are difficult, they are the years when you
course?
are becoming an adult and there are a lot of physical and
emotional changes going on. So how does being a genius Kate: No ... Professor Bevan has recommended that I relax and
affect your life as a teenager? Fourteen-year-old Kate Alien, a enjoy the level I'm at. This is what he calls 'enrichment'. That
Maths prodigy from Scotland, is here with us today. Kate, have means doing some material at your own level that makes
you always been good at Maths? you think harder, developing your ability to think and to
explain your solutions, rather than trying to progress as fast as
Kate: I've always loved numbers and they just made total sense
possible. That means I just have to get better at what I can do
to me but I thought it was the same for everyone. I guess I
and not worry about learning loads of new stuff. And I'll have
realised I was a bit different when my teachers suggested
more time to do other things like my karate and hanging out
doing some harder Maths than my classmates. I took my Maths
with friends.
and Additional Maths GC5Es when I was eleven and did a
Maths A-level, too. Interviewer: And after that?
Interviewer: You got top grades in all of them ... and now you're Kate: Professor Bevan suggested taking part in summer Maths
at university doing your degree. camps with other talented Maths students from other schools.
I really like that idea - I'm going to one this summer. I'll meet
Kate: Well, I am doing a Maths degree but I'm still at secondary
people who are like me. Then I'll try for Oxford or Cambridge
school. I'm doing the degree through the Open University - it's
University but when I'm eighteen so I'll be the same age as all
an online learning course.
the other students.
Interviewer: You mean you're doing a university Maths degree in
Interviewer: So what would you say is the most difficult thing
your free time?
about being a prodigy?
Kate: Yeah ... I study for a couple of hours every night and in the
Kate: I think it's getting the right balance - enjoying the thing
holidays.
you're good at but doing other things, too.
Interviewer: So why didn't you just leave school and go early to
Interviewer: Thanks, Kate, that was an interesting insight into
university?
the challenges facing a teen prodigy. And after the break, we'll
Kate: Well, there was a point when Maths became my whole be hearing from parents and friends of other prodigies and
life. I didn't really have any friends at school because I was so from the prodigies themselves, so join us then.
focused on my Maths. I've been bullied because of it. Actually,
I would say that I had the social skills of a potato! I couldn't CD midyear test
join in any of the conversations that all my classmates were exercises 9 and 10 page 72
having aboutTV shows or music ... Maths kind of took over my
Interviewer: Well, we're here in Manchester today, asking local
life. I wasn't brimming over with confidence anyway and alii
people all about sports as part of our research into people's
could talk about was Maths. I often wished I could be more like
sports habits. Andy, let's start with you ... how often do you do
other teenagers. I realised that being brilliant at Maths wasn't
sport?
everything, so I talked things over with my mum and dad.
Andy: Well, I used to play a lot of football and squash but then I
Interviewer: And what was the outcome?
injured my lower back in a football match and since then I've
Kate: They convinced me that staying at school was a good idea had to stop. I do some exercises to help strengthen my spine
- we compromised. They agreed to let me do the online course but I'm worried about making the injury worse. If I did a sport
and I agreed to spend a bit more time doing other things. My again, it wouldn't be anything hazardous or anything that
parents didn't just want me to be an academic success or to be involved a lot of physical contact. I'd probably try something
under too much pressure to succeed. like yoga orT'ai Chi ... or maybe even tennis.
Interviewer: It sounds like a good balance ... it's important, Interviewer: Definitely no extreme sports, then?
after all, to develop your social skills and your emotional
Andy: No. These days I tend to watch sport rather than do it but
intelligence. So what other things are you doing, besides
it just isn't the same. Banging the ball into the net yourself is so
Maths?
much more thrilling than watching someone do it on TV. When
Kate: Well, that was probably the most surprising thing for me. I you're on the field hoping to score or waiting to pass the ball
started karate - I thought it wou ld be good for my self-esteem. with someone marking you, it can be so exciting .. . and when
Interviewer: And? the ref blows the final whistle and you know your team's won
Kate: I love it! I've made two new friends there. They're teaching ... there's nothing like it.
me to play World of War craft - it's a really exhilarating Interviewer: Okay. Now, Maggie, you want to be a professional
computer game! And they told me about some good TV series athlete, don't you?
and I've started watching them. So I'm probably the only Maggie: Yes, it's my dream. Running's my thing - I do shorter
teenager in Britain whose parents are happy that their child is races like the one hundred metres, two hundred metres and
spending more time on the computer and watching more TV! four hundred metres but I also love distance running. I'm
I love science-fiction series and detective ones. I also watch training for a triathlon at the moment.
music programmes.
Interviewer: What's the toughest part?
Interviewer: So do you watch a lot ofTV now?
Maggie: Motivating yourself to train harder and do better, and, of
Kate: Not really, a few hours a week. course, injuries.
Interviewer: And what about the future? Interviewer: Have you had a lot of problems?
Kate: Well, I'm getting good marks in this course, but not as high

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 Maggie: Last year I hurt my ankle and I often have problems with David: Anyone living in England over the age of sixteen can do
my knees and shins - they take a lot of pressure when you run. one, and they take between a year and four years to complete.
My thighs are pretty strong so they're okay but you do have The minimum salary is two pounds sixty an hour, but the
to be careful. One of the people I train with has had to stop for average wage per week is now around a hundred and seventy
four months because of a problem with her heels. pounds and in some job roles around two hundred and ten
Interviewer: And what about you, Chris? Have you got a pounds a week. I'll be getting around fifteen thousand pounds
favourite sport? a year, which isn't bad. Also, research shows that apprentices
earn, on average, over a hundred thousand pounds more
Chris: Team sports aren't really my thing and football's got to
throughout their working life than other employees.
be the worst. I mean, come on, a lot of grown men running
around a field trying to score goals - and getting paid way over Presenter: That's a big difference. So was the money the
the odds for it? It's a joke. I suppose amateur football's not too deciding factor for you?
bad but professional footballers are just paid excessive money. David: Well, I get bored just studying, Ilike learning more
Interviewer: So you don't do any sport? practical things. I learn better by doing things than reading
about them so it'll suit me, I think. And I've got a really good
Chris: I like individual sports where you challenge yourself.
circle of friends here so I'm not worried about missing out on a
Things like climbing and kayaking, especially sea kayaking,
social life.
even though the sea can be dangerous. I quite fancy the idea
of bungee jumping - I'd give it a go if I had the chance. My Presenter: Thanks ... now, Chris, you left school at eighteen and
girlfriend is really into yoga and I went to a few classes. It was got a job. Didn't you fancy university either?
harder than I expected ... but I prefer climbing. Being outdoors Chris: Well, I might take a degree online in a few years but it was
is great and I love the feeling of standing on the top of a a financial choice for me. If you go to university, by the time
mountain that I've used all my skills to climb. you graduate you owe thousands of pounds. I wanted to earn
Interviewer: Fiona, you're a yoga teacher, aren't you? How did some money and then decide whether it was worth doing a
you get into that? degree or not.
Fiona: Yes, I've been giving classes for the past six years. I started Presenter: So you're quite happy with the idea of not studying
going to classes because I had problems with my left shoulder face-to-face and learning online?
and neck after a car accident. Then I loved it so much, I decided Chris: Sure. I've got my family and friends here ... I don't need to
to become a teacher. Of course, it's not exciting like some go to university to make friends.
sports but it can change your life. I doubt if I'd enjoy extreme Presenter: Rachel, what do you think? Do you agree?
sports and I definitely wouldn't go climbing - I can't stand
Rachel: I'm thinking about doing a blended learning course. It's
heights!
got the advantage of doing some work online so you can do
Interviewer: Right. And have you got a favourite sport, Rachel? it when it suits you and having some classes so you do get
Rachel: Hula hooping! It's great fun and it's amazing for getting the social aspect of being at university. For me, that's the ideal
you fit! I used to have a big belly, I wasn't really overweight, just combination. I think it's a good idea to get a degree, because
a bit flabby. Since I started hooping, I've lost weight and my you should end up with a better job at the end of it. Yes, you
waist is much slimmer ... I'd say I'm a lot stronger, too. You use do have to take out a student loan to pay the tuition fees but
a lot of energy to keep the hoop moving. Of course, you can in my opinion, furt her education has more advantages than
use any part of your body, not just your torso ... your thighs disadvantages.
and shins and your arms right down to the wrists. That's what Presenter: Right. Now Simon, what about you?
makes it so much fun, you never get bored! I go swimming,
Simon: I don't agree at all! I left school at sixteen - I think higher
too, though less in the winter than the rest of the year.
education's a waste oftime. I did a course in hairdressing and
Interviewer: You must be quite fit, then . now I've got my own business. I'm only twenty-five now and I
Rachel: Yes, pretty fit, I think. It would be interesting to see if I started it a year ago - nobody who's done a degree will have
could keep up the pace in a game like football ... you know, their own business at that age.
dribble the ball from one end ofthe pitch to the other ... I Presenter: That's impressive! Debbie, you're a careers advisor.
often wish I could do more sport, I think I'd probably enjoy Would you like to add anything?
football but I don't have the time.
Debbie: Well, there are no right or wrong answers on this.
Interviewer: Okay. Thanks, everyone. Everyone has to make the best choice for themselves - not
because their parents want it or their friends are doing it.
! end of year test There's a lot of pressure on young people, but you have
exercises 9 and 10 page 75 to remember that it's your life. Your parents might be
Presenter: Over the last few weeks, thousands of students all disappointed if you choose to leave school or not go to
over the country have been taking their GCSEs and A level university, but that's better than going to university if your
exa ms. Taking your exams is nerve-racking but deciding what heart isn't in studying, or staying on at school and not doing
to do after leaving school is probably even more difficult for well.
'11o st students. In the studio today we have a group of teachers, Presenter: And are there any other options?
s udents, careers advisors and other education professionals,
Debbie: Nobody has mentioned doing vocational qualifications.
:alki ng about making choices. David, you aren't planning on
They're a cheaper alternative than university and they're
going to university - why's that?
becoming more and more popular. They're great for people
Davi d: I've got nothing against university ... my brother's at uni who know what they want to do, like be a teacher or a nurse.
'lOW and he loves it, but I don't think it's the right choice for
Presenter: Another interesting option, there. We'll be back after
.. e. I'm going to do an apprenticeship. Some of my friends
the break to hear more on this topic ...
aughed when I told them, but then when they realised I'd be
earning money and learning, they weren't laughing.
:>resenter: So what sort of money can you hope to earn as an
=Dprentice and who can do an apprenticeship?

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Short test 1 a Unit 1 4 1 have gone off it, 2 grow out of them, 3 where she
l l b , 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 c, 6 c would end up, 4 they won 't back down, 5 puts me off
2 1 spine, 2 pace, 3 fluctuated, 4 calves, 5 dribble, someone
6 thumped Short test 5a Unit 5
3 1 a, the, 2 The, a, 3 -, a, 4 a, a, 5 -, an 1 1 not long ago, 2 Prior to this, 3 As recently as, 4 over
4 1 this, 2 do, 3 ones, 4 one, 5 such, 6 so the last few years, 5 in the near future, 6 currently
Short test 1 b Unit 1 2 1 offset, 2 Hybrid, 3 endangered, 4 poverty, 5 resources,
l l b , 2 b, 3 a, 4 c, 5 a, 6 c 6 eco-friendly
2 1 remained, 2 shoulder, 3 gradually, 4 ricocheted, 3 1 have been campaigning, 2 will have been studying,
5 banged, 6 shin 3 had been walking, 4 will be doing/ will have done,
3 1 -, an, 2 the, an, 3 The, a, 4 -, a, 5 The, a 5 were researching
4 1 does, 2 such, 3 so, 4 this, 5 ones, 6 one 4 1 have I seen, 2 to be this year that, 3 is to invent a
gadget that, 4 did I realise (that), 5 can we accept,
Short test 2a Unit 2
6 had they put the new mobile on the market than
1 1 spend, 2 change, 3 hire, 4 remove, 5 lifts
2 1 moon, 2 festival, 3 round, 4 take, 5 supportive Short test 5b Unit 5
3 1 would never forget, 2 used to go, 3 would help, 1 1 in the near future, 2 currently, 3 not long ago,
4 was shining, 5 had started, 6 was going to change 4 Over the last few years, 5 As recently as,
4 1 w as getting, 2 had moved, 3 went, 4 weren't t idying/ 6 Prior to this
hadn't tidied, 5 hadn't met, 6 wasn't raining. 2 1 labour, 2 deforestation, 3 renewable, 4 Freedom,
5 1 correct,2 should agree/ ought to agree, 3 mustn't 5 reverse, 6 emissions
cheat, 4 could have come 3 1 will be flying, 2 had been learning, 3 will have been
working, 4 were living, 5 have been looking into
Short test 2b Unit 2
4 , does the Fairtrade organisation give workers a decent
1 1 lift, 2 celebrate, 3 dust, 4 make, 5 sew
wage, but it also helps, 2 have I heard, 3 had she arrived,
2 1 wrap, 2 party, 3 on, 4 remember, 5 feet
than, 4 was that solar power was, 5 to be this year that,
3 1 celebrated, 2 had left, 3 used to be, 4 would go,
6 did I discover
5 would change, 6 was blowing
4 1 read, 2 weren't doing, 3 didn't take/hadn't taken, Short test Ga Unit G
4 had gone/went, 5 was cooking, 6 didn't go 1 Spices: mace, nutmeg, Vegetables: aubergines, yams,
5 1 must pay, 2 needn't have brought, 3 correct, Other foods: cashew, sunflower seeds, Extra word :
4 could have done cholesterol
2 1 nauseating, 2 saturated, 3 picky, 4 mouth, 5 bitter,
Short test 3a Unit 3
6 vitamins
1 1 turquoise, 2 batteries, 3 away, 4 stumbled, 5 way,
3 , b, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 c, 6 b
6 convince
4 , that some people are supertasters. 2 less sugar in
2 1 stunning, 2 gem, 3 traps, 4 track, 5 ripped, 6 dump
a strawberry than in a lemon. 3 GM foods will harm
3 1 b, 2 c, 3 b, 4 b, 5 a, 6 a, 7 c, 8 a
people. 4 surprising that his doctor put him on a diet.
4 1 will have climbed, 2 has taught, 3 to have finished,
5 are more vegetarian dishes than meat dishes (in that
4 having seen, 5 will have been travelling, 6 has been
restaurant).
dOing,7 had been learning
Short test 3b Unit 3 Short test Gb Unit G
1 Spices: cinnamon, clove, Vegetables: pumpkin, squash,
1 1 off, 2 bustling, 3 remote, 4 scarlet, 5 end, 6 convinced
Other foods: peanut, wheat, Extra word: portion
2 1 beaten, 2 unspoilt, 3 dump, 4 silver, 5 tourist,
2 , taste buds, 2 intake, 3 pulses, 4 aroma, 5 calcium,
6 stumbled
6 stomach
3 1 a, 2 a, 3 c, 4 b, 5 a, 6 c, 7 b, 8 c
3 , b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 c, 5 a, 6 b
4 1 had been looking at, 2 have just arrived, 3 will have
4 , surprising that home-cooked pizza can be healthy. 2
sailed, 4 had prepared, 5 having stayed, 6 to have
to be a lot of calories in chocolate. 3 that tomatoes are
visited, 7 will have been living
fruit. 4 to be more overweight people in the future. 5 to
Short test 4a Unit 4 try those nuts before you buy any.
l l b , 2 c, 3 a, 4 a, 5 c
2 1 catch, 2 brimming, 3 scruffy, 4 gloomy, 5 qu irky
Short test 7a Unit 7
l l b , 2 c, 3 a, 4 b, 5 a, 6 c
3 1 John was wearing a tight-fitting green and blue
2 , d, 2 e, 3 a, 4 c
jumper. 2 The jacket has a small lace collar. 3 He's got on
3 1 reckless, 2 fanatical, 3 egotistical, 4 enthusiastic
a new-looking black check shirt. 4 Correct. 5 I'd prefer to
4 , I think this old machine might/ could / may have been
buy a casual jacket than something formal.
used to wash clothes, but I'm not sure. 2 I'm certain
4 1 egged me on, 2 grow out of it, 3 passed him over,
that watch isn't a Rolex. It can't be a Rolex because it's a
4 cough up that much money, 5 gone off it
strange design. 3 I have no idea what this may/might/
Short test 4b Unit 4 could be, have you? 4 What do people use it for? I know!
1 1 a, 2 b, 3 a, 4 c, 5 a It must be used for cutting food. I'm sure that's it! 5 I
2 1 self-esteem, 2 skimpy, 3 brash, 4 cough, 5 frumpy don't know what kind of phone it is. Perhaps it might/
3 1 That's a really cool old jacket. 2 Correct. 3 I'd rather may/could be an iPhone.
buy a designer jacket than something cheap. 4 Sally 5 1 was invented (by Bell) to help people communicate.
was wearing a vintage red and black skirt. 5 Correct. 2 must be switched off. 3 is currently being tested in
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 London. 4 have been saved (by the medicine). S to be Short test lOa Unit 10
considered . 6 is estimated that most adults have at least 1 1 fringe, 2 opportunities, 3 heavy
one mobile phone. 2 1 expenses, 2 gumption, 3 outside, 4 ris , 5 stress,
Short test 7b Unit 7 6 Naivety
l l b , 2 b, 3 a, 4 c, S b, 6 c 3 1 to get, asking, 2 to talk, ta lk ing, 3 postpon ing, doing,
2 1 e, 2 b, 3 c, 4 a 4 Doing, to do, S help, to spend
3 1 self-confident, 2 eccentric, 3 intrepid, 4 notorious 4 1 that they had told him the sal ary details.
4 1 I'm sure that's John's phone, he:s got one like this - it 2 explaining the process again. 3 to tell the boss.
must be his. 2 I don't know what that machine is. Perhaps 4 to work at the weekend. S hi m of not doing a good
it might/may/Could be a type of washing machine. 3 It's job. 6 me on getting the job.
possible this camera was made in China. I think it might/ Short test 1 Ob Unit 1 0
may/Could have been made there. 41'm certain that 1 1 career, 2 training, 3 mundane
washing machine isn't new -look at the paint, it can't be 2 1 perks, 2 capacity, 3 spark, 4 confident, S gu t s,
new. SIt's not possible that it was invented last year. It can't 6 pressure
have been invented then. 3 1 applying, doing, 2 to give, telling, 3 taking, Doing,
5 1 have been published . 2 to be made aware of the 4 write, to force, S to work, complaining
problem. 3 can be seen (by most people). 4 is believed 4 1 for arriving late for the meeting. 2 would give me lots
that texting is addictive. S was tested in Finland. 6 are of training. 3 me not to wear casual clothes to the office.
being used to cheat in exams. 4 that I had an hour for lunch. S me for taking too long.
Short test 8a Unit 8 6 me to accept the job.
1 1 traditions, 2 outsider, 3 overseas, 4 connection, Skills test 1 a Units 1 &2
S common 1 1 c, 2 f, 3 b, 4 a, S e
2 1 campaign, 2 transient, 3 brand, 4 differ, S expat 2 1 V, 2 X, 3 X, 4 V , S X
3 1 whose, 2 - , 3 where, 4 -, S which, 6 which/that 3 1 d, 2 b, 3 a, 4 c, S d
4 1 That's the advert which/that was created by my 4 1 family relationships, 2 older children,
agency. 2 My brother, who works in advertising, is very 3 responsibilities, 4 great, S parents' anniversary
creative. 3 (Correct) 41t was the first time (that) I had 5 1 see, 2 entitled, 3 point, 4 hear, Swell
ever used this product.
5 1 easily/just about, 2 just about/easily, 3 fatter and
Skills test 1 b Units 1 &2
1 1 e, 2 a, 3 f, 4 d, S c
fatter,4 much less, S the hotter, the more
2 1 X, 2 X, 3 V, 4 V, S X
Short test 8b Unit 8 3 1 c, 2 a, 3 d, 4 b, S a
1 1 billboards, 2 worlds, 3 community, 4 customs, S fully 4 1 (family) traditions, 2 cakes, 3 great idea, 4 some jokes,
2 1 polar, 2 transient, 3 expat, 4 promote, S slogan S boring
3 1 which, 2 -, 3 -,4 whose, S where, 6 which/that 5 1 opinion, 2 agree, 3 may, 4 hear S matter
4 1 It was the first time that I'd ever seen the new advert.
2 (correct) 3 The car I bought, which was advertised on
Skills test 2a Units 3&4
1 1 a, 2 b, 3 d, 4 c, S a
TV, is wonderful. 4 The team which/that designed that
2 1 V, 2 ?, 3 ?, 4 V, S X
advert have won a lot of advertising awards.
3 1 V , 2 X, 3 V, 4 X, S X
5 1 worse and worse, 2 nowhere near as, 3 by far,
4 1 velvet, 2 designers, 3 bold, 4 tight-fitting, S baggy
4 slightly quicker, S the longer, the more
5 1 b, 2 a, 3 a, 4 b S a
Short test 9a Unit 9 G 1 I prefer going on city breaks to going to the beach .
1 1 further, 2 like, 3 face-to-face, 4 with, S Master's, 2 I think it's better to have fewer longer holidays than
6 exacerbate more short holidays. 3 I th ink smart clothes are preferable
2 1 qualifications, 2 form, 3 pressing, 4 graduated, S fees, to casual ones. 4 Which do you prefer, my red jacket
6 learning or my blue one? S I'd rather go shopping than go for a
3 1 weren't, would be, 2 had studied, would have got, coffee.
3 were, would study, 4 had told, was, S spent, not have
to,6 had gone, not have, 7 wouldn't give, gave
Skills test 2b Units 3&4
1 1 c, 2 b, 3 b, 4 d, S a
4 1 interest in this job, you should apply. 2 requirement
2 1 X,2 ?, 3 ?, 4 T, S T
until age fourteen. 3 assume that going to university is
3 1 X, 2 T, 3 X, 4 X, S T
the best thing to do. 4 choose a lot of different modules.
4 1 vintage clothes, 2 quirky, 3 gloomy, 4 skimpy, S laid-
Short test 9b Unit 9 back
1 1 like, 2 trivial, 3 confront, 4 graduate, S higher, 6 extent 5 1 a, 2 a, 3 b, 4 b, S a
2 1 vocational, 2 blended, 3 tuition, 4 apprenticeship, G 1 I'd rather go on fewer longer holidays than more short
S issue, 6 sixth ones. 2 Which do you prefer, football or tennis? 3 I think
3 1 wasn't, would be, 2 hadn't been, would have come, it's better to buy fewer good-quality clothes than more
3 had known, wouldn't have chosen, 4 was/were, cheap clothes. 41 prefer watching sports to doing them.
treated, S was, had understood, 6 hadn't moved, not S I think vintage clothes are preferable to modern ones.
worklnot be working, 7 reduced, not pay
4 1 preference for arts subjects. 2 acknowledgement (by
Skills test 3a Units 5&6
1 1 e, 2 f, 3 b, 4 a, S c
most employers) that a degree is useful. 3 demand for
2 1 Because there will be more insects and they will
good technology courses. 4 requirement for this job.
spread diseases. 2 59%. 3 Because they are not used
now. 4 The government invested heavily in it. S By ten
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 million a year. 5 Kim ran the race and so did Mark.
3 1 X, 2 X, 3 V', 4 V', 5 X 5 lone, 2 a, 3 able, 4 was, 5 ought, 6 used, 7 Did
4 1 c, 2 b, 3 c, 4 a, 5 c
Use of English test 1 b Units 1 &2
5 1 about, 2 essential, 3 how, 4 think, 5 consider
l l b , 2 g, 3 a, 4 c, 5 d, 6 f
6 1 Why don't you send her some flowers? 2 Let's talk
2 1 waist, 2 rubbish, 3 kicked, 4 finger, 5 bail, 6 risky,
to her best friend about it. 3 How about looking on
7 pace
Facebook to see if anyone is there? 4 What we could do
3 1 c, 2 b, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a, 6 c
is go to Kate's party on Friday. 5 What if we joined the
4 1 You are required to wear a seat belt in the car.
sports club?
2 I was going to phone Sarah, but I forgot. 3 We often
Skills test 3b Units 5&6 used to visit my grandparents when I was young.
1 1 c, 2 e, 3 a, 4 f, 5 d 4 I don't want to go skiing, but my brother does.
2 1 More frequent and stronger hurricanes. 5 I took some food to the barbecue, but I needn't (need
246% 3 Because not enough research has been done. not) have done.
4 Because it is possible for countries to change to clean 5 1 was, 2 didn't, 3 was, 4 a, 5 have, 6 to, 7 one
energy. 5 935 million.
Use of English test 2a Units 3&4
3 1 X, 2 V', 3 V', 4 X, 5 X 1 1 f.2 d, 3 a, 4 c, 5 g, 6 b
4 1 b, 2 b, 3 a, 4 a, 5 c 2 1 tight-fitting, 2 recharge, 3 turquoise, 4 old-fashioned,
5 1 of, 2 think, 3 sure, 4 Why, 5 to
5 convince, 6 generous, 7 remote
6 1 Would it work if we asked everyone to put some
3 1 have stayed, 2 had been travelling, 3 check it out,
money towards the party? 2 How about doing the party
4 has been booked, 5 will be sitting, 6 have visited,
at home? 3 What if we contacted Aunt Jane for the
7 beautiful vintage lace
addresses? 4 What we could do is ask other people for
4 1 and I also saw Mark. 2 in spite of the rain/in spite of the
venue suggestions. 5 Let's look online for local party
fact it was raining. 3 in order to be near the beach.
venues.
5 1 stunning, 2 fashionable, 3 confidence,
Skills test 4a Units 7&8 4 imaginative, 5 unselfish
l l b , 2 d, 3 a, 4 f, 5 c
Use of English test 2b Units 3&4
2 1 V', 2 X, 3 X, 4 V', 5 X
l l d , 2 f, 3 a, 4 g, 5 c, 6 e
3 1 b, 2 f, 3 a, 4 e, 5 c
2 1 laid-back, 2 unique, 3 crimson, 4 baggy, 5 self-esteem,
4 1 V', 2 X, 3 V', 4 X, 5 V' 6 dump, 7 stumbled
5 1 start/begin, 2 share, 3 thing, 4 addition, 5 reasons
3 1 have visited, 2 has been used, 3 have been thinking,
6 1 age, 2 until, 3 earlier, 4 ever, 5 once
4 will be sitting, 5 will have tried, 6 big black leather,
Skills test 4b Units 7&8 7 think it over
1 1 e, 2 a, 3 d, 4 f, 5 c 4 1 so that we could see the Eiffel Tower. 2 went to Venice
2 1 V', 2 X, 3 X, 4 V', 5 X too. 3 however, we didn't swim.
3 1 d, 2 a, 3 f, 4 b, 5 e 5 1 unspoilt, 2 extrovert, 3 conscientious, 4 fashionable,
4 1 X, 2 X, 3 V', 4 X, 5 V' 5 scruffy
5 1 like, 2 why, 3 place, 4 agree, 5 thought
Use of English test 3a Units 5&6
6 1 Having, 2 suddenly, 3 Looking, 4 only, 5 what
1 1 saturated, 2 currently, 3 calories, 4 yams, 5 bitter,
Skills test 5a Units 9&10 6 sweatshops
1 1 c, 2 d, 3 f, 4 a, 5 b 2 1 recommended, 2 cashews, 3 footprint, 4 ethical,
2 1 X, 2 V', 3 V', 4 X, 5 X 5 resources, 6 reverse, 7 aroma
3 1 V', 2 X, 3 V', 4 ?, 5 X 3 1 You don't need to eat meat, as long as you eat other
4 1 b, 2 c, 3 a, 4 b, 5 c proteins. 2 I think we will still be using petrol cars for a
5 1 might, idea, 2 going, looking, 3 would, like, 4 hoping long time, because hybrid cars are expensive to buy.
to, excited 3 It appears that tomatoes are fruits, not vegetables.
6 2 d, 3 f, 4 a, 5 h, 6 c, 7 e 4 Not only has the government spent billions on
research, but they haven't found a solution. 5 What I
Skills test 5b Units 9&1 0
don't understand is why people eat hamburgers.
l l d , 2 f, 3 a, 4 e, 5 c
2 1 V', 2 V', 3 X, 4 X, 5 X
4 1 have been cooking, 2 No sooner had she heard the
news than, 3 will have finished, 4 There is a lot of, 5 It is
3 1 V',2 ?, 3 V', 4 X, 5 X
worrying,
4 1 c, 2 b, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a
5 1 think, hoping to, 2 ideas, intend, 3 might, love, 4 will,
5 1 been,2 Unless, 3 seems/appears, 4 if, 5 will
sure Use of English test 3b Units 5&6
6 1 d, 2 g, 3 b, 4 h, 5 e, 6 a, 7 c 1 1 recently, 2 protein, 3 pineapple, 4 deforestation,
5 sugary, 6 credits
Use of English test 1 a Units 1 &2
1 1 f, 2 a, 3 g, 4 b, 5 e, 6 d
2 1 dairy, 2 Turmeric, 3 renewable, 4 endangered,
5 factory, 6 hybrid, 7 nauseating
2 1 thumb, 2 hazardous, 3 wait, 4 furniture, 5 layabout,
6 ceremony, 7 moon
3 1 Under no circumstances would I eat junk food.
2 I have been making cakes all morning, I've just
3 1 b, 2 a, 3 b, 4 c, 5 a, 6 a
finished. 3 It takes your body many hours to digest food.
4 1 It is obligatory to wear a seat belt in the car. 2 My
/ Your body takes many hours to digest food.
parents would organise a great party for my birthday
41 wonder if people will have built homes on the moon
every year. 3 I should have done my homework.
by 2040. 5 Even if you don't eat meat, you can have a
4 Jim was supposed to go to the meeting, but he didn't.
healthy diet.
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4 1 this time next year, I will have been living, 2 has been midyear test
working in Oxfam, 3 Rarely does Lucy complain. 4 It is 1 1 Colours: leather, 2 Gl oba l issues: wais , 3 Ce lebrations:
surprising, S There is evidence that take advantage, 4 Sport: limbs
5 1 has, 2 do, 3 seems/ appears, 4 unless, Swill 2 1 a, 2 c, 3 c, 4 b, S b, 6 c
Use of English test 4a Units 7&8 3 1 sponge,2 stable/ steady, 3 fuse, 4 throw S "trap,
1 1 e, 2 b, 3 a, 4 d 6 conscientious, 7 sw eatsh ops
2 1 difference, 2 brand, 3 transient, 4 common, 4 1 has been runnin g, 2 w ill have been Nor ing, 3 am
S communicate, 6 Once, 7 commercials, 8 billboard learningi'm learni ng, 4 had been playin g, 5 \' as playing,
3 1 That film must have been directed by Spielberg - I'm 6 will have visited
sure it was. 2 Paul, whose brother is a friend of mine, 5 1 wa s goin g to, 2 was able 0. 3 houg 4 som ething
lives in Oxford. 3 That car was designed by Renault last quirky and inexpe nsive, 5 gone 0"' - 6 d'd I realise
year. 4 The picture showed someone w ho was sitting 6 1 Whe n I was younger, I used 0 . e 'n Paris. 2 I didn't
on the beach. S I think that advert is just about the best realise you were ha i g prob e"lS a school , you should
one I've ever seen . have told me. 3 ha 'e ,',r' en four letters this mo rn ing, I
4 1 which is a new skill, is more important, 2 nowhere fi nish ed five minu es ago. 4 They left ear ly in order to be
near as difficult as, 3 has been developed by the on time.
research team . 4 may have been invented, S It is 7 1 d, 2 b, 3 h, 4 a, 5 e, 6 g
claimed that this invention 8 1 X, 2 X, 3 v' , 4 v' , 5 X, 6 v'
5 1 which/ that, 2 have, 3 as, 4 be, S is 9 1 e, 2 a, 3 d, 4 f, S b
10 1 a, 2 c, 3 c
Use of English test 4b Units 7&8 11 1 with, 2 everything, 3 to, 4 surprise, S welcome,
l l d , 2 a, 3 e, 4 c 6 likely
2 1 slogan, 2 languages, 3 Meanwhile, 4 common, 12 1 c, 2 e, 3 a, 4 b, S d
S campaign, 6 worlds, 7 connection, 8 pac kaging
3 1 The longer I live here, the happier I am . 2 Tha t book end of year test
can't have been written by Dicken s, it 's imposs ible. 1 1 Education: shoulder, 2 Jobs: plu mmet,
3 That's the designer who cam e up w ith the idea for 3 Advertising: spark, 4 Materials: mauve, S Tas te: s 'f'"Io}',
the new machine. 4 The new medici ne w ill be so ld next 6 Sport: put someone off
year. S The new adverts, which / that was show n on TV 2 1 opposites, 2 customs, 3 fees, 4 campaig ns, S guts
last night, was very funny. 6 immigrants
4 1 It is said that all great scientists, 2 is be ing tested by 3 1 tuck, 2 stumbled, 3 scruffy, 4 dairy, S ecce ntric
the researchers. 3 better and better. 4 can't have been 6 eventually/finally
invented, S which is learnt by mi lli ons of peo ple every 4 1 would take, 2 to be, 3 will have been learn ing
year, is 4 might have been, S go, 6 has just been p ub lishe2
5 1 that/ w hich, 2 has, 3 who, 4 opposite, S could/ might/ 5 1 c, 2 a, 3 b, 4 c, S a, 6 a
may 6 1 I'd rather not have to be at home by 11 p.m.
2 I've been working since three o'clock/for th re e c .-
Use of English test 5a Units 9&10 3 She advised me to buy that house.
1 1 fees, 2 spark, 3 tackle, 4 outside, S shot 4 The results were announced by the official s.
2 1 online, 2 vocational, 3 confront, 4 workload, S risk 7 1 b, 2 d, 3 a, 4 f, S c
3 1 If I hadn't gone to university, I wouldn't have met my 8 1 v', 2 X, 3 7, 4 v'
boyfriend. 2 I'd rather go to university than get a job. 9 1 b, 2 f, 3 d, 4 a, S c
3 My parents stopped treating me like a child when I 10 1 sixteen, 2 100,000,3 online, 4 tuition, S twenty-fo
left home. 4 A requirement for that course is Maths A 6 popular
level - I wish I had studied it now. S He refused to work 11 1 thought, 2 consider, 3 intend, 4 only
at weekends, because he's got a young family. 12 1 b, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a
4 1 gets hundreds of applications, 2 job will mean
travelling,3 regret to inform you, 4 had applied to the Upper Intermediate+-+Advanced
University, I might have, S wish I had known placement test
5 1 b, 2 a, 3 c, 4 b, S b 1 b, 2 d, 3 a, 4 a, 5 e, 6 e, 7 a, 8 b, 9 a, 10 d
Use of English test 5b Units 9&1 0 11 a, 12 e, 13 b, 14 b, 15 b, 16 a, 17 b, 18 d, 19 a, 20 d
1 1 benefits, 2 mundane, 3 with, 4 form, S further 21 b, 22 d, 23 d, 24 a, 25 e, 26 b, 27 d, 28 a, 29 e, 30 b
2 1 distance, 2 training, 3 networking, 4 expenses,
S confident 31 e, 32 d, 33 a, 34 b, 35e, 36 a, 37 b, 38 e, 39 d, 40 a
3 1 Had I known about the job, I would have applied . 41 d, 42 b, 43 e, 44 e, 45 a, 46 d, 47 e, 48 a, 49 b, 50 e
2 He promised to help me with my project if I worked
51 e, 52 d, 53 e, 54 b, 55 b, 56 a, 57 b, 58 d, 59 a, 60 a
hard. 3 My preference is to do a short IT course - it's
time I knew more about computers. 4 Kate started as a 61 e, 62 a, 63 d, 64 b, 65 d, 66 e, 67 b, 68 a, 69 e, 70 d
secretary, but she went on to become a manager. S If I 71 a,72 b, 73 b, 74 e, 75 a, 76 d, 77 e, 78 b, 79 d, 80 a
got this job, I would earn a lot more money.
81 b, 82 e, 83 e, 84 a, 85 d, 86 d, 87 a, 88 a, 89 e, 90 b
4 1 only someone had helped me choose, 2 look at the
modules, we might find, 3 are interested in physics, you, 91 b, 92 a, 93 d, 94 d, 95 b, 96 a, 97 e, 98 e, 99 d, 100 e
4 choice you make, S remember turning,
5 1 a, 2 b, 3 b, 4 c, S c

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Real Life brings English to life and makes learning English
enjoyable and achievable through practical tasks and
evocative topics. Real Life gives students English to talk
about issues that are important in their lives.

• Real contexts to practise everyday functional language

• Real language and opportunities to share ideas with classmates
about goals, dreams and global issues
• Real strategies for speaking and writing and exam preparation
A course that:
- highlights key language through Grammar2know, Words2know
and Phrases2know
- incorporates technology to reflect a digital world
- gives teachers perfect flexibility with additional activities in the
Mini Workbook at the back of the Students' Book

Components:
Students' Book
Workbook with Skills Multi-ROM
Real Time DVD
Class Audio CD
Teacher's Handbook
Test Book with Audio CD

Real Life Digital:

Active Teach - a complete teaching package:
Interactive Whiteboard software with all the student's material
including: Students' Book, Class Audio, DVD and interactive activities
• Skills Multi-ROM
Teacher's Resources
• Test Master

Companion Website: www.pearsonELT.com/reallife

ISBN 978-1-4082-4306-0

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