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Diagnostic Test G 1 (Suggested Answer)

For most people, their family members are the
A 1 C 9 D 17 B 25 C 33 A
most important people in their lives, while for
2 A 10 B 18 D 26 B 34 C
others their friends are the ones they rely on. In my
3 D 11 A 19 C 27 D 35 A
opinion, family is more important than friends.
4 A 12 D 20 D 28 A 36 D
5 A 13 C 21 A 29 B 37 D In the first place, it’s fair to say that family is for life
6 D 14 D 22 B 30 D 38 B while friends come and go. While you’re at school,
7 B 15 A 23 D 31 C 39 A for example, you might think you will always be
8 C 16 C 24 A 32 D 40 D close to your best friends. Then, however, you
might go to different colleges and soon lose touch.
B 1 A 9 B 17 A 25 B 33 A On the other hand, you will always have a
2 B 10 A 18 B 26 D 34 C connection with your family.
3 C 11 D 19 A 27 B 35 A Also, your family members are the ones that know
4 A 12 B 20 C 28 B 36 B you the best, and are therefore better able to help
5 B 13 A 21 A 29 A 37 A you when you have problems. You might think that
6 D 14 B 22 D 30 C 38 D you are closer to your friends, but the truth is that
7 B 15 C 23 B 31 A 39 B the people you grew up with will always know you
8 A 16 B 24 C 32 B 40 A better.
All in all, I believe that friends and family play
different roles in a person’s life, but when it comes
Test 1 (Units 1-2) down to important matters, your family members
A 1 B 3 A 5 B 7 C 9 A are the ones who you can rely on.
2 C 4 B 6 D 8 C 10 B
2 (Suggested Answer)
B 1 C 3 C 5 B 7 B 9 C We couldn’t see the smoke coming from the forest
2 C 4 D 6 A 8 D 10 C when we started our hike. In fact, there was not
even a cloud in the sky. I was glad my friend Ted
C 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 a and I decided to go on a hike on such a beautiful
day.
D 1 B 2 A 3 B 4 C 5 B After around an hour walking through the hilly
forest, I suddenly started to smell something.
E 1 Niihau is different from other Hawaiian islands Then, we saw a group of deer running past us, as
because there is very little outside contact with if they were trying to escape from something. It
the natives of the island. was at that point that we first saw the flames. A fire
2 The landscape of Niihau includes an extinct had broken out in the forest! We immediately
volcano, a wetland and forests. started running away, but after a few minutes we
3 The main village of the island is unusual because came to the edge of a wide deep river. It looked
it doesn’t have any modern conveniences like like there was no escape as the flames were
cars, shops, restaurants or police. getting closer.
4 The island’s school is unusual because it is
Then, up above, we heard a helicopter. It was one
completely solar powered.
used by the fire brigade. We waved frantically and
5 The islanders’ jewellery is unique because it is
fortunately they saw us and saved us. We felt so
made from tiny shells washed up on the beaches
relieved to have escaped from such a deadly fire. It
of the island.
was certainly the most memorable hike that we’ve
ever done!
F 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 F 5 T

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Test 2 (Units 3-4) This Irish film tells an imaginary story about how
the Book of Kells was created. The main character
A 1 B 3 C 5 A 7 B 9 D is Brendan, a curious 12-year-old boy who is
2 C 4 A 6 D 8 B 10 C learning how to write books in a monastery. One
day, a talented writer called Aidan comes to the
B 1 A 3 B 5 C 7 C 9 A monastery with an unfinished book. His eyesight is
2 A 4 A 6 A 8 B 10 D getting worse, so someone must help him finish
the book. Brendan sets out to find the ‘Eye of
C 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 b Collum-Cille’. It’s a special magnifying glass that
Aidan needs, but Brendan must be brave and
D 1 B 3 C 5 A clever to find it.
2 A 4 D 6 D
The Secret of Kells is a beautiful film that was
nominated for an Academy Award in 2010. True
E 1 DS 2 T 3 F 4 T
fans of animation will love the hand-drawn
graphics. Also, the voice acting, with Evan
F 1 F 2 F 3 F 4 T 5 T
McGuire as Brendan, is excellent. It’s a fun and
educational film for all the family!
G 1 (Suggested Answer)
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am writing to apply for the position of waiter in Free Test 3 (Units 5-6)
Time Restaurant. I hope you will agree that I would
A 1 D 3 A 5 A 7 C 9 B
be a very suitable addition to your staff.
2 C 4 A 6 A 8 C 10 B
I have a lot of experience in the food and catering
business. I have worked as a waitress in my uncle’s B 1 B 3 A 5 A 7 A 9 B
café for the last four summers. There, my 2 D 4 C 6 B 8 D 10 A
responsibilities included bringing customers their
orders as well as processing transactions on the till. C 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 a 5 b
Also, I spent a month working as the assistant to a
chef in a restaurant in London. There, I learnt a lot D 1 C 2 E 3 A 4 B
about food preparation.
I also have a personal interest in food. I greatly E 1 B 2 B 3 C 4 D
enjoy trying out new recipes and cook for my family
regularly. Also, I like to collect cookbooks with F 1 Using rainwater for plants in your home and
recipes from different countries. garden can help the environment because it
All in all, I believe I am a very strong candidate for would reduce the amount of tap water you use.
the position. Please contact me about an interview 2 An apple is a better food choice for the
at your convenience. environment than fast food because it doesn’t
come with packaging and its core can be put in
Yours sincerely,
a compost heap.
Rebecca Franks

G 1 B 2 D 3 A 4 E 5 C
2 (Suggested Answer)
No trip to Dublin, Ireland is complete without a visit H 1 (Suggested Answer)
to Trinity College, the home of the Book of Kells.
The air pollution in Fleetwood has reached very
This ancient masterpiece was written in the 8th
dangerous levels. It is common to see smog in the
century and is the inspiration for The Secret of Kells,
skies over the city, and who knows what effect this
an animation film that was released in 2009.
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environment. It’s time to do something about this C 1 b 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 b

problem.
Firstly, one suggestion could be to expand the use
of public transport in the city. For example, we could
introduce new bus lines that go to areas in the city that
don’t have any public transport. This would mean more
citizens would leave their cars at home, lessening the
amount of exhaust fumes emitted by vehicles in the city.
Another idea could be to encourage carpool schemes. For
instance, there could be a carpool lane on roads, or we
could provide free parking for people who carpool. By
doing this, more people would give lifts to their
neighbours and friends, and the number of cars on the
roads would be reduced.
All in all, by expanding the use of public transport and
encouraging carpool schemes, we could really make
a difference in reducing air pollution in our city.
2 (Suggested Answer)
Hi Jason,
Thanks for coming to me for advice. I sympathise
with your problem – I also don’t like speaking in
public, but I got over my fear and so can you.
First, I think you should remember that you’re only
going to speak in front of family members. You won’t
be speaking to strangers, so you should relax as no
one will mind if you make a few mistakes. If you still
feel nervous, make sure to prepare well. Have notes
with the information you want to talk about. And on
the evening before, I find it helps to stand in front of
a mirror and practise giving the speech. This will
make you feel more comfortable on the day.
I know it’s not easy to speak in public, Jason, but if
you follow my advice, I’m sure you’ll do fine. Write
back to me to tell me how it went.
All the best,
Ralph
Tests
Test 4 (Units 7-8)
A 1 A 3 A 5 D 7 A 9 A
2 C 4 C 6 B 8 A 10 C
B 1 B 3 C 5 A 7 A 9 C
2 A 4 D 6 B 8 C 10 C
D 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 D
E 1 D 2 B 3 C 4 A
F 1 More people are deciding to go on diets
because celebrities are promoting diets on TV
and in magazines.
2 The writer advises people to reduce their calorie
intake in order to lose weight, especially in
combination with an exercise programme.
G 1 YES 3 NO 5 YES
2 NO 4 NO
H 1 (Suggested Answer)
Dear Brian,
I’m glad that you plan to go abroad on holiday this
year. You deserve the break! Personally, I would
recommend that you go to Dublin in Ireland. You
won’t be able to sunbathe on a beach, but it’s the
perfect destination for a city break.
Firstly, there’s so much to see there. There are lots
of interesting museums to visit, such as the
National Museum and the Dublin Writers Museum.
Also, you can visit Trinity College in the centre of
the city where you can see the Book of Kells, one
of the world’s oldest books! And Dublin is a great
destination for shopping! You can get great deals
on clothes and souvenirs in Grafton Street, and
Nassau Street is famous for its many bookshops.
All in all, I think you’ll have a great time in Dublin. If
I were you, I’d book my flights today!
Take care,
Wendy
2 (Suggested Answer)
These days, many people of all ages join gyms.
Gyms offer a lot of benefits, particularly for people
in urban areas, but are there any negatives of
joining a gym?
Firstly, gyms offer a variety of equipment, which
can help you meet your fitness goals. For instance,
you can use machines that exercise particular
muscles. Also, gyms usually have trainers who can
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could also motivate you to exercise more and even didn’t work. It wouldn’t even turn on. I took the
give you a workout plan. printer back to the shop immediately, where I
On the other hand, gyms can be expensive. explained the problem to your staff. The were very
Membership is often very costly, particularly for rude.
gyms in highly-populated areas. Also, gyms can Two of your shop assistants asked how I set up
sometimes get boring. Exercising in the same rooms the printer and they were even trying to imply that I
and using the same equipment every day can get was to blame for the damage.
very tedious, which might cause you to lose interest I asked to speak to the store manager, but
in exercising in general. apparently she was too busy to deal with my
complaint. Despite leaving my personal details and
All in all, while gyms can be expensive and boring, I
phone number, I have not been contacted by
believe that the equipment and expertise they
anyone about this so far.
provide are very important. Exercising at home just
As you can imagine, I am very annoyed about
wouldn’t be as productive and might even cause you
what happened. I demand a full refund as the
an injury.
service has been unacceptable.
If the matter is not dealt with immediately, I shall
be forced to take further action.
Test 5 (Unit 9)
Yours faithfully,
A 1 A 3 D 5 A 7 D 9 A Valerie Hathaway
2 A 4 A 6 B 8 C 10 D
Exit Test
B 1 A 3 B 5 A 7 B 9 D
2 B 4 B 6 B 8 A 10 D A 1 C 4 B 7 C 10 A
2 A 5 B 8 B 11 B
C 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 a 5 b 3 D 6 A 9 A 12 A

D 1 C 2 B 3 C 4 D B 1 C 5 A 9 C 13 A 17 A
2 B 6 D 10 C 14 B 18 B
E 1 Student learning is completely based around 3 A 7 B 11 A 15 A 19 C
technology. 4 D 8 A 12 C 16 B 20 A
2 Because students can access all their lessons
materials twenty four hours a day online. C 1 B 2 B 3 D 4 A
3 The School of the Future is eco-friendly because
it has solar panels and sensor lights. D 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 F

F 1 Space 3 robots 5 3D E 1 He wanted to go back to the cabin to rest.

2 hologram 4 five / 5 2 He felt a rumble underneath him and his feet
began to tremble.
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F 1 a 3 a 5 b
From: Valerie Hathaway
2 a 4 b 6 b
To: Head Office, Tech Market
Subject: Unacceptable Customer Service
G 1 B 2 D 3 C 4 A 5 D
Dear Sir / Madam,
I am writing to express my strong dissatisfaction H 1 (Suggested Answer)
with the terrible treatment I received from your staff.
Dear Sir/Madam,
On Monday 12th April, I bought a printer at your shop
in the city centre. When I got home and installed it,

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I am writing with regard to the advert posted on your
website for an assistant at your day camp. I am
interested in applying for the position.
I am 18 years old and I just completed my A levels
in Maths, English and Psychology. I will be starting a
degree in Education at Leicester University in
September. Last Summer, I worked at a community
pool as a swim instructor for children from the ages
of 7-12. I really enjoyed teaching the children.
During the previous school year, I worked as a
babysitter for various friends and neighbours. I
consider myself hardworking and friendly. I am also
very creative and enjoy working with and teaching
children.
I would be grateful if you would consider my
application for the position of camp assistant.
Please find enclosed my CV and a letter of
reference from my previous employer. I look forward
to hearing from you soon.
Yours faithfully,
Tina Bradshaw
2 (Suggested Answer)
Many people, today, prefer to live in big cities.
However, is life in the big city really the right choice?
There are some obvious advantages to living in a
big city. In the first place, it is very convenient with
lots of shops and services close by. This means
it’s easy to find what you need or want to do with
little effort. Also, there are many opportunities
available in a big city. For one thing, there are a
variety of employment and educational choices for
people who live in cities.
On the other hand, big cities do have a number of
disadvantages. Firstly, they are very crowded,
which can lead to health problems. For example,
living with lots of people in a big city can cause
stress. Furthermore, cities are more dangerous
than smaller communities since they usually have
higher crime rates. As a result, people living there
are more likely to become victims of crime.
All things considered, in spite of the problems, I
believe big cities have so much more to offer to the
people living there. As long as you lead a healthy
lifestyle and take care in the street, they are
certainly the best place to live.