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TASK1
1. Victor and Olga need a personal instructor to teach them better powerboat skills,
(B). Marston Centre The Marston Centre offers courses at all levels for learning to
2. Felipe wants a weekend training session for his staff, to help them work well together.
(E). Aqua Sports Aqua Sports offers company team-building courses that can include water sports on
3. Harry wants to find a centre where top people in watersports train and where he
(C). Padcaster CentreThe huge lake at the Padcaster Centre is perfect for waterskiing and sailing.
4. Tania and Paolo can already waterski, and want to try another challenging
(A). Marinewater The Marinewater website shows their whole range of watersports
5. Laura and Adam want to celebrate Laura's birthday at a watersport centre with
(D). Camford Centre The Camford Centre offers sailing for people who love

TASK2
1. Yang is looking for used copies of modem novels for her book group
(E). Holt's Although its prices are high, the fun of Holt's is its lively atmosphere
2. Stefan loves beautiful art books but would like to check what's available
(C). Scrimshaw's Scrimshaw's has a huge selection of books showing the works
3. Scott has been unable to get a particular textbook
(D). Regal Here you'll find the country's largest selection of science-related books
4. Jasmin is setting up a library of classic fiction for her primary school.
(B). Topping's You'll only find good-quality used hardback books
5. Ian wants a quiet bookshop where he can relax in comfort with a coffee
(A). Bales This shop is famous for its range of titles, from
TASK 1: Read the article and decide whether the statements 1-10 are True or
False
1. A building was ready for the scientists to work in on their arrival in northern
Canada. F
2. This was the first time scientists had tested Arctic sea water during the winter
months. T
3. Information was collected on the expedition to help explain the reasons for
climate change. F
4. The North Pole was the destination of a previous expedition that Ann had been
on. T
5. Ann had to do special training to be strong enough for the expedition. T
6. During her career, Ann has discovered ways to deal with feeling cold. F
7. Ann's group achieved everything they had aimed to do. T
8. Helen knew it would be difficult doing experiments in freezing conditions. T
9. When she went onto the ice, Helen carried equipment to prevent wild animals
from attacking. F
10. The expedition research is now available for other scientists to read. T
TASK4
1. What is Sam Prentice doing in the text?
B. explaining how he is doing a piece of research
2. What is Sam hoping to discover about American black ducks?
A. what their behaviour is like after dark
3. When Sam spends long periods watching ducks, he
D. sometimes finds it difficult to stay awake.
4. What does Sam say about working inside a lab over the summer?
B. He accepts that it's a necessary part of his job.
5. What might Sam say about his experiences of working outdoors?
C. “Sometimes the moon hasn't been very bright, but our equipment
provides the amount of light we need to collect information.”

TASK5
1. What is the writer doing in this text?
C. describing a woman's achievement
2. Helen knew she would be safe if she fell because
C. she was wearing special equipment.
3. During her training, Helen was surprised to find that
B. she had to work so hard at her fitness.
4. When Helen performed her work on the high wire
D. she managed to keep herself calm.
5. What might Helen say about the walk?
D. ‘The training could be painful at times but at least I'm in really good
condition now, ready for my next 7 challenge.’
TASK6

Wool
Wool comes from sheep and certain other animals like goats and rabbits.
CADABACBAD
1. A. what B. whose C. which D. that
2. A. mostly B. nearly C. properly D. truly
3. A. stays B. helps C. rests D. keeps
4. A. protect B. wrap C. care D. save
5. A. involves B. contains C. receives D. consists
6. A. simplest B. clearest C. plainest D. nearest
7. A. carried B. passed C. removed D. divided
8. A. while B. but C. or D. because
9. A. rather B. instead C. apart D. except
10. A. arrived B. turned C. grew D. became

Finding Gold
Most people would agree that finding the perfect ring for your partner is difficult.

CDCADBCABC
1. A. did B. made C. gave D. had
2. A. Rather B. Besides C. Along D. Instead
3. A. took B. paid C. spent D. held
4. A. among B. towards C. against D. through
5. A. easy B. plain C. necessary D. basic
6. A. choose B. collect C. pick D. select
7. A. or B. and C. but D. even
8. A. every B. some C. most D. any
9. A. little B. short C. quick D. small
10. A. reach B. follow C. search D. keep