5 UNIT 5 TEST | Standard
Listening
1 UT Track 5 Listen to an interview with a
journalist called John. Complete the notes
below with one word in each gap.
Inspiration in Sports Awards
Awards set up to show respect for acts of bravery
and (1)        in sports events.
John became (2)        by the negative
stories he read in other newspapers.
John’s (3)        suggested organising an
event to promote the positive stories.
John’s editor asked the newspaper’s readers to
send in (4)        stories.
John talks about a girl who helped another girl
during a (5)        race.
2 UT Track 5 Listen to the interview again.
For questions 1–5, choose the best answer
(A, B or C).
1 Who are the Inspiration in Sports awards for?
A Only young people who have done something
heroic.
B Young people whose behaviour gives us hope.
C Anyone who has done something inspirational.
2 According to John, people are often interested
in …
A the most important news stories.
B positive sports stories.
C bad behaviour at sports events.
3 Why did John’s editor think the awards would be
a problem?
A Not enough people would be interested in
them.
B There was no one to organise the event.
C They didn’t have anyone to judge the stories.
4 Why did the girl stop running in the cross-
country race?
A She saw another competitor who was in
difficulty.
B She had lost her sweater and wanted to find it.
C She wanted her friend to win the race.
5 How does John feel about sports events?
A There is nothing positive to say about them.
B The achievements are the most important
thing.
C They can help us be better people.
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B2
Grammar
3 Choose the correct words.
1 You don’t have to / mustn’t come to the
supermarket if you don’t want to.
2 I won’t be able to / can come on the walk unless
I have strong walking boots.
3 Portia mustn’t / shouldn’t have left the window
open. The room is freezing cold now.
4 My dad needn’t have / didn’t need to pick me
up because I got a lift with Leo.
5 I didn’t know your mum could / should play the
violin so well.
4 Complete the text with the phrases in the
box. There are two phrases which you don’t
need to use.
aren’t allowed to | can | could | don’t have to
have to | should | shouldn’t
One of the hottest developments for
smartphones and tablets is augmented reality
games. These games use computer graphics to
augment, or improve, real world images which
are captured by the camera on your device. You
(1)              download them on
most mobile devices and in most cases, you
(2)              pay anything. My
favourite game is called Scrimbles, which is a
type of word game. You
(3)              find different letters
and make words out of them to score points. You
compete against other friends who are online so
it’s great fun. The only problem is that it’s very
addictive. The teachers at my school are quite
worried about the effects so we
(4)              play it at school
anymore. They say that if we play it, we
(5)              be on it for more
than an hour a day. To be honest, I think they’re
probably right.
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5 Choose the best word or phrase (a, b or c) 6 Put each verb in the correct form with
to complete each sentence. an appropriate modal or semi-modal to
1 Martine     the kitchen. It was really dirty complete the sentences.
before we went out and now it’s spotless. 1 They              (finish) washing
a) must clean up by now. It doesn’t take that long to wash a few
b) has to clean plates.
c) must have cleaned 2 Vanessa and Katie
2 You     the football match last night. It was              (arrive) soon. They
the best one I’ve seen in ages. texted to say that they’re just down the road.
a) should have watched 3 Oriol              (know) that it
b) shouldn’t have watched was going to rain or he would have brought his
c) should watch raincoat.
3 Debbie gets so much homework. 4 Hannah              (train) very
She     every evening. often because she always seems to be studying.
a) must to work 5 When I was younger, I             
b) must have to work (speak) French quite well but I’ve forgotten it all
c) must be working now.
4 Umberto     to go out because he’s just gone
to bed.
a) can’t be planning
b) can’t plan
c) must be planning
5 Our neighbours     away. I haven’t seen them
since the beginning of last week.
a) must be going
b) must go
c) must have gone

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Reading

Board games versus computer games: who’s the winner?

A Computer games are everywhere, with companies investing big money on advertising the latest titles.
(1)     Nevertheless, board games, with their folding boards, dice and brightly coloured pieces, have been
making a comeback in recent years. Traditional games like Scrabble and chess are still popular with all ages,
while for kids there is a new generation of board games to accompany their favourite TV series, such as Game of
Thrones and Star Wars. What is it that makes board games so special and why should we play them rather than
computer games?
B You can’t deny that computer games are a powerful form of entertainment. Despite spending hours in front of
screens at school and at work, many of us rush home to play our favourite computer games. There is debate about
whether computer games are harmful or not, but it’s clear that there are benefits such as developing attention span
and helping your brain grow. (2)     While board games have similar positive qualities to computer games, they
don’t tend to have the same unwanted side effects. While there is much talk of computer game addiction, people
rarely mention addiction to board games.
C Nowadays, the makers of board games love to point out the positive qualities of their products for younger
children. They tell us that games help to develop turn-taking skills, verbal communication, patience and
perseverance. (3)     However, they should also consider putting these labels on their adult games as well.
There is nothing to say that we should stop developing these skills, and they may be even more important in adults.
By participating in board games from time to time, we may be helping ourselves to become more sociable.
D Another important benefit, which is related to developing social skills, is the positive effect board games have on
family life. Everyone knows that family relationships can be difficult, even at the best of times. (4)     They can
teach us the value of taking time out from our routines and learning to enjoy the company of others. When you’re
playing Monopoly, the only thing that matters is winning, and the tensions of normal life disappear. Even if your
annoying sister has beaten you again, you’ll probably leave the game with the feeling that you’ve had an enjoyable
experience together.
E So far, many of the benefits are common to both board and computer games. However, one advantage, which
is not shared by computer games, is that board games are tactile. There are physical objects which you can touch.
(5)     After all, it is our sense of touch that helps us interact with the real world and this is currently missing
from most computer games. I’m not against computer games, but there is something about playing a board game
that’s far more rewarding. It’s a way to connect with your family and friends and, most importantly, the world
around you.

7 Read the text and match the summaries 1–5 to the paragraphs A–E.
1 While there are some positive aspects of computer games, some people have had negative experiences.    
2 Board games can be a good way to pass the time with people who are close to us.    
3 Board games can help people of all ages to learn how to get on with others.    
4 Both types of games bring benefits but board games have the most important ones.    
5 Despite the fact that a lot of people play computer games, board games are still a popular free time activity.    

8 Read the text again. Choose which sentence A–F fits each gap 1–5. There is one extra sentence
which you don’t need.
A All of these social skills are considered important for the healthy development of children.
B However, anyone who’s spent much time in front of a screen will also be familiar with the negative side
effects, like headaches and sore eyes.
C Although some adults play board games, they are only suitable for younger family members.
D This may seem insignificant but in a world which is increasingly virtual, this sensation should be valued.
E They are featured on TV and billboards and some even have their own TV series and films.
F However, board games can bring families together, if only for a few hours each week.

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Vocabulary 12 Choose the correct answers (a, b or c).

9 Choose the correct words. Hurling

1 Would you like to go ice skating? There’s a lovely
new skating ring / rink in town.
2 In tennis, the referee / umpire usually sits on a
high chair near the net.
3 There are some wonderful golf courts / courses
set in the Scottish countryside.
4 If City don’t beat / win United in tonight’s match,
they’ll be out of the championship.
5 I’ve just taken up fishing so my parents gave me
a fishing rod / stick for my birthday.
10 Complete the sentences with the correct
form of the words in the box.
knock | listen | make | pull | stand
1 Have you heard? The rapper Easy K has
       out of the concert because he’s
got a sore throat.
2 If you look over there, you should be able
to        out the mountains in the distance.
3 I like all of them but the picture of the
boy        out most for me. It´s definitely
the most powerful image.
4 Could you        out for the doorbell? I’m
just going in the shower.
5 We tried our best but we were        out
in the first round of the tournament.
Hurling is an ancient Irish game which is now
played all over the world. Dating back around
3,000 years, it bears a resemblance to other
games including Gaelic football, rugby and
hockey. It is played on a large grass (1)    
which has H-shaped goalposts at each end. The
goalposts look like the ones used in rugby but in
hurling there is the addition of nets. The object of
the game is to hit a small ball into the net or over
the cross bar to (2)     points. The players
have to hit the ball with a (3)     called a
hurley, although they can carry the ball in their
hands for brief periods. Players can also make
body contact with their opponents by charging
them with their shoulders. Each team (4)    
15 players with up to five other players being
used as substitutes. Unlike other sports where it
is easy to spot the star players, hurling players
don’t wear numbers or names on their shirts so
no single player (5)     out.
1 a) court b) pitch c) track
2 a) score b) earn c) beat
3 a) rod b) cue c) stick
4 a) insists on b) consists of c) adjusts to
5 a) pulls b) makes c) stands

11 Complete the sentences with a preposition

in each gap.
1 The coach said I would benefit       
exercising more regularly.
2 I don’t think there’s much difference       
the red one and the blue one.
3 There had been a traffic accident so the police
prevented us        going any further
down the road.
4 Our teacher insisted        putting our
books away before we could leave the classroom.
5 Paulina seems very anxious        the
poetry reading. I hope she doesn’t get too
nervous.

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Speaking
13 Look at the photo and the sentences below. Choose the correct word in each sentence.

1 I think they’re on a court so they can / could be playing basketball.

2 They might be take / taking part in a tournament or competition.
3 It might / looks as if they’re having a team discussion in the middle of the game.
4 The coach might / would be telling them about his plan for the game.
5 It looks as / like if the other team are waiting for them to finish their discussion.

14 These photos show people watching sports. Compare the photos and say what you think the
people might be feeling. Write at least five sentences.

Remember to:
• compare the photos and say what the people may be feeling
• use modal verbs and some expressions to speculate about the people or situations
• try to expand on your ideas and give your reasons why
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     

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Use of English
15 Write a form of the word in capitals in each gap to complete the text.
Swimming challenge
There can be no (1)        that crossing the English Channel is one of the ARGUE
toughest swims in the world. Matthew Webb was the first (2)        to undertake SWIM
the challenge in 1875. Although his first attempt was a (3)       , he was back in FAIL
the water within weeks. His second attempt was successful, with Webb swimming nearly
40 miles across the channel from England to France. That’s roughly equivalent to the
(4)        of 2,575 swimming pools. Webb’s crossing took 21 hours and since then LONG
there have been numerous other attempts to swim across the Channel. The record
crossing is somewhat faster than Webb’s, with Trent Grimsey recording the fastest
crossing in 2012. Grimsey, who had swum in long distance (5)        around the COMPETE
world, managed to make the crossing in just under seven hours.

16 Write one word in each gap to complete the text.

I’ve been skiing for about five years now but in all that time I’ve never been so afraid as I was last weekend.
Some friends suggested going to a difficult ski run with them and at first I was really enthusiastic. However,
when we got to the mountain, I felt terribly anxious (1)        what we were going to do. The start
of the run involved a vertical drop followed by a steep downhill run. There was a big group of us and
the most experienced skiers insisted (2)        going first so we could see how to do it. They
(3)        have done that because it only gave me more time to worry. All of a sudden, it was my turn
to go and I just froze – the thought of having some terrible accident prevented me (4)        moving
any part of my body. After some time, one of my friends helped me away from the edge of the run and I
went back down the mountain. Looking (5)        now, I feel sad that I couldn’t do it but I also realise
that it’s important to know your limits.

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Writing
17 Read the task below and sentences from a student’s answer to the question. Choose the best
alternatives for a formal email.
You see this notice on your school noticeboard.

We are pleased to announce that the famous athlete, Stuart Jeffers, will be visiting our school in the
spring term.
We would like to organise some interesting activities for Mr Jeffers to participate in while he is
with us. If you have any suggestions for activities, please send me an email by next Monday giving
reasons for your suggestions.
Ms Kerry, Head of Physical Education

Write your email.

1 a) I am writing in response to your request for suggestions for Mr Jeffers’ visit.
b) I’m writing because you wanted suggestions for that athlete’s visit.
2 a) I’ve got one or two ideas you should have a think about.
b) I would like to put forward some suggestions for your consideration.
3 a) I reckon students would like to have a chat with Stuart.
b) I would suggest organising a question and answer session with Mr Jeffers.
4 a) My second suggestion would be to organise a sports event for him to participate in.
b) I’ve got another good idea, which is to organise something for him to take part in.
5 a) Please let me know if you have any questions regarding my suggestions.
b) Give me a call if you’ve got any questions about my suggestions.

18 Read the task again. Write the first and second paragraphs of your email with at least two
suggestions of your own.
Remember to:
• choose an appropriate style for a formal email
• present your suggestions in separate paragraphs
• give reasons for your suggestions
• check your spelling and grammar
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     
                                                     

Total score

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