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/ uː / - /u/
Lips: Tense, rounded, as if blowing a balloon
Tongue: Slightly tense, high
Common spelling patterns for /uː/
oo too, food, school, tool
ue true, blue, avenue
o do, who, lose, prove
ew new, drew, blew
u super, rule, duty, student

1. choose 7. moon 13. fruit 19. lunar 25. cruise

/ tʃ uː z / / m uː n / / fr uː t / /ˈl uː nər / / kr uː z /

2. too 8. soup 14. blue 20. remove 26. eschew

/ t uː / / s uː p / / bl uː / / rɪˈ muː v / / ɪs ˈtʃ uː /

3. food 9. suit 15. route 21. music 27. tomb

/ f uː d / / s uː t / / r uː t / /ˈmjuː zɪk / / t uː m /

4. soon 10. room 16. glue 22. bamboo 28. approve

/ s uː n / / r uː m / / ɡl uː / /ˌbæm ˈb uː / / ə ˈpr uː v /

5. flute 11. cool 17. shoe 23. recruit 29. goose

/ fl uː t / / k uː l / / ʃ uː / /rɪ ˈkr uː t/ / ɡ uː s /

6. lose 12. tool 18. whose 24. chew 30. douche

/ l uː z / / t uː l / / h uː z / / tʃ uː / / d uː ʃ /

1. too few 4. new suit 7. new moon 10. super cool

2. fruit juice 5. true value 8. suitable suitcase
3. soup spoon 6. blue shoes 9. two rooms

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 1. The new roof was installed in June.
2. I drink fruit juice and eat a lot of soup.
3. Your blue shoes are very cool.
4. I need proof that you are telling the truth.
5. The statue on the avenue is truly beautiful.

Vowel Contrasts for /uː/ (/ʊ/) Versus /u/

Make sure you don’t pronounce these pairs of words the same.
/uː/ /u/ /uː/ /u/
1. full fool 3. pull pool
2. look Luke 4. stood stewed

Word Pairs for Practice

Make sure the two words in each pair are pronounced with different vowel sounds:
/uː/ or /u/.
1. good food 4. blue book
2. full room 5. two cookies
3. cook stew 6. too full

You will hear people talking in eight different situations. For questions 1-8, choose the best answer (A, B or C).

1 You overhear a woman recommending a campsite.

Why does she recommend it?
A It's close to tourist attractions.
B It's in an area of natural beauty.
C It has a wide range of facilities.

2 You overhear two friends talking about global warming.

How does the girl feel about it?
A pessimistic about the future
B surprised at the effects it's having
C unconvinced that there's a problem

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3 You overhear a young couple talking about moving to the country.
Why does the man object to the idea?
A He wouldn't be able to work there.
B He'd miss the facilities of the city.
C He wouldn't be near to his friends.

4 You hear a part of a radio program about food.

Why should listeners call the program?
A to take part in a recipe competition
B to find out about a cookery course
C to ask questions about cooking

5 You hear the beginning of a program about college canteens.

What point is being made about them?
A The choice of food has improved.
B Students like the food on offer there.
C Teachers complain about the quality of the food.

6 You hear a young woman talking about her career.

Why did she accept a job in a bookshop?
A She needed a steady income.
B She thought it would be enjoyable.
C She hoped to improve certain skills.

7 You hear part of a program about a clothes designer.

What does the woman like about the clothes he designs?
A They are practical.
B They are colorful.
C They are original.

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8 You overhear a discussion about the sport of snow-kiting.
What does the man say about it?
A It's easier to learn than other winter sports.
B It's more dangerous than other winter sports.
C It requires less equipment than other winter sports.

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 Complete the notes below.

Write no more than two words and/or a number for each answer.

Questions: transport from Bayswater

1. Express train leaves at (1) …………………….

2. Nearest station is (2) …………………….

3. Number 706 bus goes to (3) …………………….

4. Number (4) ……………………. bus goes to station

5. Earlier bus leaves at (5) …………………….

Questions 6–10
Complete the table below.
Write no more than one word and/or a number for each answer.

Transport Cash fare Card fare

Bus (6) $ $1.50

…………

Train (peak) $10 $10

Train (off-peak) $10

– before 5pm or after (7) (8) $

……… pm) …………

(9) ………… ferry $4.50 $3.55

Tourist ferry ((10) …………) $35 –

Tourist ferry (whole day) $65 –

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Test 1 Part 1
1. B
2. C
3. B
4. C
5. A
6. C
7. C
8. C
1 Well, there are two campsites, about five kilometres apart, but I'd go to the Morvich site if I were you - unless you want to be near the
castle and the museum, which are a fair distance from it even if you're driving. All we wanted was to be able to go for walks andenjoy
the stunning views of the lake. You definitely wouldn't get that at the other site, though I've heard that the showers are better than at
Morvich,- and it's also got a little shop which you may find useful. We don't bother about things like that, so we'll definitely go back to
Morvich next summer.
2 M: I've just got back from the Alps. Lots of the mountain passes that are normally full of snow at this time of year, are still green. If
this is the result of global warming, it's very worrying.
F: There are certainly strange things happening to the weather, but there's nothing to worry about really. My sister spent two weeks in
Cape Town last year, where she'd hoped to find big waves and plenty of wind to surf, and she was shocked to find nothing. I went two
weeks ago and it was a completely different story.
M: I can't believe that you're saying that. There's no hope for our planet unless something's done soon.
3 W: You've got this idea that moving to the country's going to change your life dramatically, but it needn't be like that at all. I know you
can't bear the thought of giving up simple things like going to the library or the gym, but think of all the ...
M: You don't understand how important all that is for me.
W: Well, the main thing is your job wouldn't be affected, you'd be able to carry on writing your articles anywhere, wouldn't you?
M: From the point of view of work it might not be a bad thing, there'd be no interruptions from wellmeaning friends dropping in for a
chat any time of day.
4 This afternoon I'll be joined by Phil Harkins, the chef whose cookery books and television appearances have made him a celebrity. But
this time instead of talking about his award-winning books or his TV cookery courses, he'll be helping you. You may have learnt how to
cook at home, or at school, or maybe you went to a cookery school. But are you still unsure about a few things? Phil will try to clarify
any doubts you may still have, so whether it's how to cook the perfect boiled egg or how to organise a five course meal, now's your
chance. Call us from three o'clock.
5 A team of nutritionists has been evaluating the food which is on sale in a number of college canteens, with surprising results. The
survey shows that the increased variety of snacks on offer is remarkable, though the situation's still far from ideal. It wasn't long ago that
there were constant complaints about the lack of fruit and vegetables and the predominance of high sugar and fatty items, from teachers
in particular. Probably as hat pressure, colleges became aware of the problem, without ever promising quick results. Perhaps not
surprisingly, the students themselves say they miss the sweeter snacks.
6 I'd recently left school and I was helping my parents in their shop, when I heard about this half-day vacancy at the bookshop. The only
work I'd ever done was a few hours at the shop and a few little holiday jobs, which were great fun because my friends were doing them
too. But whilst I was a bit uneasy about this job because I'm not that good at admin tasks, I could see that this was my chance to focus on
those weak points. I'd have made more money if I'd stayed working in the shop, as my parents were keen to point out, but I don't regret
my choice.
7 M: A lot's been said about Jack Sommer, the young designer who's set to dominate next year's fashion shows with his bold designs in
strong colours, hasn't it Jane?
F: Yes, Sommer's collections have been both praised to the sky and criticised harshly by the press, and it's not difficult to understand
why this should be. He uses everyday materials, but for dresses that would be out of place anywhere except the catwalk. You can't
imagine yourself wearing them, no matter how special the occasion. But I believe this is precisely his strength. He's an artist who has
created objects of beauty unlike any other.
8 F: So how's it different to other winter sports?
M: Well, take downhill skiing, for instance. You have to book lessons, start on the nursery slopes and all that - but with snow-kiting, you
just need a wide, snow-covered area like a frozen lake or field, and you're off. Like with all winter sports, beginners should err on the
side of caution. They need to be sure they can judge wind speed.

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