02 RWA 1 Unit Tests

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Language Test: Unit 1 A

Class:
VOCABULARY 4 Everyone said the TV programme was interesting,

but I thought it was really awesome.
1 Complete the missing words in the sentences.
5 Matt always helps me carry my books and things
0 I take my t a b l e t everywhere now – it’s lighter than
home from school. He’s so noisy.
my laptop.
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1 I play football every w , either on
Saturday or Sunday. GRAMMAR
2 Where’s the c to attach my laptop to the
4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
printer? verbs in brackets.
3 There are sixty m in an hour.
0 Kate goes (go) to school by bus every morning.
4 My phone b is dead, so I can’t use it.
1 I (recharge) my phone right now.
5 Can I borrow your e to listen to
2 We (love) Fridays because it’s the end
my music?
of the week.
/5 3 They (play) a basketball match this
2 Match 1-5 with A-G to make sentences. There is one afternoon.

extra option. 4 Luke’s dad is a reporter. He (work) for
0 I need to go C an international newspaper.
1 I want to share these 5 Julie (study) in the library at the
2 I should text moment.
3 I’ve got to upload 6 Mark (need) a cable to charge his
4 I really enjoy reading laptop.
5 I’ve just spent all evening chatting with 7 It’s hot today, so we (sit) on the beach.
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A my mum to tell her I’ll be late.
5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
B e-books now – I’ve got lots! verbs in brackets.
C online to check some information.
0 Do you want to see (see) if there’s a good film on at
D my friends. It was great!
the cinema?
E latest movie starring my favourite actor.
1 I don’t mind (help) you with your
F holiday photos with my friends.
homework.
G my homework to the school website.
2 My dog enjoys (go) for long walks.
/5 3 Diego is good at (do) tricks on
3 The words in bold are in the wrong sentences. Put his skateboard!
the words in the correct sentences. 4 I’d love (have) a swim. It’s so hot!
0 My new laptop can do all kinds of fantastic things. 5 Let’s ask Mum (drive) us into
It’s boring. awesome town.
1 On holiday, we stayed in a beautiful hotel on the 6 Mum usually agrees (let) me
beach. It was funny. come back late on Saturdays.
2 This book made me laugh a lot because it’s 7 We decided (go) to the
so nice. mountains not the beach.
3 My brother plays his music so loudly that I can’t do 8 I forgot (bring) my tablet to
my homework. It’s very perfect! school today.
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USE OF ENGLISH 7 Complete the text with ONE word in each space.
6 Read the text and choose the correct option There are many people who say they couldn’t live
(A, B, C or D). without a mobile phone because 0 they love chatting
with their friends or 1 selfies.
It’s my best friend’s birthday this weekend and Right now, I2
sitting in a café
I0 very excited right now. I 1 at the and everyone is on their phone. It’s so annoying!
moment because I want 2 the perfect present Personally, I can’t 3 it when you
for her. She loves her mobile phone and all the meet someone to talk to them face-to-face but they
latest gadgets and I’m looking at something 3 are more interested 4
is very cool. There’s a new tiny portable charger downloading some music or texting another friend.
for phones called Chargeit Go. You can put it in I’m sure that if people could see 5
your backpack or purse and recharge your phone in a mirror on their phone, they’d understand it’s not
battery any time you want. I 4 it’s really useful, always so cool!
so I’ll get her one and one for 5 too! /5
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0 A feeling B fell
C ’m feeling D feels
1 A shopping B shop
C ’m shopping D shops
2 A finding B to find
C find D am finding
3 A which B what
C where D this
4 A thinking B to think
C ’m thinking D think
5 A ourself B herself
C myself D itself
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Language Test: Unit 1 B
Class:
VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Write the correct words to complete the sentences. 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
verbs in brackets.
1 I play football every , either on
Saturday or Sunday. 1 Where (you / stay) right now?
2 Where’s the to attach my laptop to the 2 Her mum (know) a lot about
printer? world politics.
3 There are sixty in an hour. 3 My phone (recharge) at the
4 My phone is dead, so I can’t use it. moment, so I can’t call Mum.
5 Can I borrow your to listen to 4 Carla often (not understand)
my music? the teacher’s questions.

5 (Tom and Paul / play) video
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games upstairs at the moment?
2 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each 6 We (sometimes / watch) TV
space.
after we’ve done our homework.
1 I want to these photos with 7 (Sara / usually / wear) a
my friends. They’ll love them! skateboarding T-shirt to school?
2 I need to go to check
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some information.
3 I’ve got to my homework 5 Write sentences using the prompts.
to the school website by eight o’clock this evening. 1 I / not mind / help / you / with / your homework.
4 I really enjoy e-books - I’ve
got lots! 2 My dog / enjoy / go / for long walks.
5 I’ve just spent all evening
with my friends. It was great! 3 Diego / good at / do / tricks / on his skateboard!
/5
4 I’d love / have / a swim. It’s so hot!
3 Complete the sentences with these adjectives. There
are two extra adjectives.
5 Let / ask / Mum / drive / us / into town.
all right awesome boring disgusting
funny nice noisy
6 Mum / usually / agree / let / me / come back /
1 My new laptop can do all kinds of fantastic things.
late / Saturdays.
It’s .
2 This book made me laugh a lot because it’s
7 We / decide / meet / for coffee / last / Saturday.
so .
3 My brother plays his music so loudly that I can’t do
8 Sue / often / forget / bring / her tablet / to school.
my homework. It’s very !
4 Everyone said the TV programme was interesting,
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but I thought it was really .
5 Matt always helps me carry my books and things
home from school. He’s so .
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6 Read the text and choose the correct option There are many people who say they couldn’t live
(A, B, C or D). without a mobile phone because 0 they love
1
with their friends or taking selfies
It’s my best friend’s birthday this weekend and all day. Right 2
, I’m sitting in a café
I0 very excited right now. At school we’re and everyone is on their phone. It’s the place
planning 1 a surprise party for her. I 2 at 3
all my classmates meet up after
the moment because I want 3 the perfect school. Personally, I can’t 4 being with
present for her. She 4 her mobile phone and friends who are more 5
in downloading
all the latest gadgets and I’m looking at something music or texting another friend than talking face-to-
5
is very cool in the shop right now. There’s face with 6 . I’m as important as the
a new tiny portable charger for phones called phone, surely?! I think that if people could
Chargeit Go. You can put it in your backpack or see 7 in a mirror on their phone, they’d
purse and recharge your phone battery any time understand how boring they can be at times!
you want. I 6 it’s really useful, so I’ll get her /7
one and one for 7 too. I’m looking forward
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her face when she opens the present! /45
0 A feeling B fell
C ’m feeling D feels
1 A have B having
C to have D had
2 A shopping B shop
C ’m shopping D shops
3 A finding B to find
C find D am finding
4 A love B ’s loving
C loves D to love
5 A which B what
C where D this
6 A thinking B to think
C ’m thinking D think
7 A ourself B myself
C herself D itself
8 A see B to see
C seeing D to seeing
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Skills Test: Unit 1 A
Class:
DICTATION LISTENING
1 02 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 03 Listen to a radio interview about
hear, including the punctuation. technology. Complete the sentences with ONE or
TWO words in each space.
1 Serena likes her friends
to plan when to meet.
2 Serena says she can feel
when her friends move away, so they keep in touch
through technology.
3 Katrina is sending Serena her
at the moment.
4 Serena’s dad works on a
in his office.
5 Serena’s grandmother contacts people she knows
by .
6 Serena’s grandfather needs help to use
.
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READING
App Competition
3 You are going to read a post about an app
competition at a school. Read the text and answer Hi everyone! My name’s Jack Mayhew, and I’d
right (✓), wrong (✗) or doesn’t say (DS). like to tell you about a brilliant competition
✓ ✗ DS at my school, in all the English classes –
including mine! Everyone has to send in an
1 There is a competition 5
taking place in Jack’s idea for a new app to the school’s website.
English class. And the prize for the best idea is a mini tablet,
2 The winner of the worth £100!
competition can get
some money. So I’m busy trying to find as many ideas as I
3 Jack’s Checkit! app can. One of my ideas is called Checkit! It’s an
tells you what to eat for app that checks you don’t forget anything in 10
breakfast. the mornings. It wakes you up and tells you
4 Jack got the idea for everything you need to do before you go to
MusicMind because he
sometimes can’t sleep. school – you know, have a shower, get dressed,
5 The Trix app can help have your breakfast. Then it tells you when
you to improve your it’s time to leave for school, so you’re never 15
skateboarding skills.
late! You’ll be able to download it easily to any
6 Jack is already thinking
about how to make his
device.
app. Another of my ideas is for an app called
7 Jack would really enjoy MusicMind that chooses just the right music
having an app to help him
with his dog.
for you to listen to. So, for example, when 20
you feel sad, it plays sad music. And when you
/7 learn a new skateboard trick, it plays happy
music! And what about the times when you
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just can’t sleep at night? Then the app finds

some lovely music to make you feel sleepy. 25
My friends all think this app sounds awesome!
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My last, brilliant idea is for an app called Trix

that works with your skateboard. When you do
tricks, it can tell you how fast you’re going
Checkit! and things like that. And when the trick 30
doesn’t work, or you fall, it can tell you why!
That’s really useful.
MusicMind
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We don’t actually have to create the app. Our

teacher just wants us to write about one, and
why we think it can be useful. Anyway, the 35
truth is, I’d really like an app that can take our
dog for a walk instead of me – especially when
it’s raining!
Trix
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WRITING
4 Complete the text with these words and expressions.
There are three extra words and expressions. Add
capital letters where necessary.
also although and as well because has
however in case is near outside
real so view
My Dream Lifestyle
by Hannah Rolf
My dream home 0 is a small cottage quite
1
the mountains. It’s high up,
2
it’s quite difficult to get there.
3
the weather is sometimes bad
4
, the cottage is always very
warm and comfortable inside. There is always lots
of food in the cottage, and it
5
got lots of things to do.
6
as a big smart TV, there is also
a computer with games and e-books on it, and
my tablet with headphones 7
I want to listen to music.
8
, this is all a dream because in
9
life, I live in a block of flats in
the city with my parents and sisters,
10
I go to school every day, just
like other teenagers my age.
But I can still dream!
/10
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Skills Test: Unit 1 B
Class:
DICTATION LISTENING
1 02 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 03 Listen to a radio interview about
hear, including the punctuation. technology and answer the questions.
1 Why does Serena text friends rather than call
them?
2 How does Serena feel about her friends who live

far away?
3 What is Katrina doing at the moment?
4 What does Serena’s dad use the desktop

computer in his office for?
5 What does Serena’s mum do?
6 What technology does Serena’s grandad use?
7 What does Serena’s grandma use technology for?
/7 8 Who is better with technology? Serena’s grandad

or her grandma?
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READING
App Competition
3 You are going to read a post about an app
competition at a school. Five sentences have been Hi everyone! My name’s Jack Mayhew, and
removed from the text. Choose from the sentences I’ve got some information for you about an
A-H the one which fits each gap. There are three
amazing competition at my school, in all the
extra sentences you do not need to use.
English classes – including mine! 1 . And
A the prize for the best idea is a mini tablet, 5
And what about the times when you
worth £100!
can’t sleep at night?
So I’m trying to brainstorm some ideas. One
of my ideas is called Checkit! It’s an app that
B Everyone can win a prize. checks you haven’t forgotten anything in
the mornings. It wakes you up and tells you 10
C everything you need to do before you go to
My last idea is for an app called Trix that
works with your skateboard. school – you know, have a shower, get dressed,
have your breakfast. 2 . It will be easily
downloadable to any device too. I think it’s a
D If you are interested, you need to send in an
really great idea because you’re never going 15
idea for a new app to the school’s website.
to be late!
Another of my ideas is for an app called
E
We don’t actually have to create the app.
MusicMind that chooses just the right music
for you to listen to. So, for example, when you
feel sad, it plays sad music. And when you 20
F It doesn’t really help you with your homework. learn a new skateboard trick, it plays happy
music! 3 . Then this useful app finds some
G music to make you feel sleepy. My friends all
Everyone needs to keep up to date with think this app sounds awesome!
new apps.
4
. When you do tricks, it can tell you how 25
H quickly you’re going and things like that. And
Then it decides when it’s time to leave when the trick doesn’t work, or you fall, it can
for school. tell you why!
5
. Our teacher just wants us to write
about one, and why we think it can be useful. 30
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Checkit! MusicMind
Trix
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WRITING
4 The words in bold are in the wrong place. Put the
words in the correct place.
My Dream Lifestyle
by Hannah Rolf
My dream home 1 has a small
cottage quite near the mountains. It’s high up,
2
because it’s quite difficult to get
there.
3
However the weather is
sometimes bad in 4
, the cottage is
always very warm and comfortable inside. There is
always lots of food in the cottage, and it
5
is got lots of things to do.
6
and as a big smart TV, there is
also a computer with games and e-books on it,
and my tablet with headphones
7
outside case I want to listen to
music.
8
Although , this is all a dream
9
so in real life, I live in a block of
flats in the city with my parents and sisters,
10
As well I go to school every day,
just like other teenagers my age.
But I can still dream!
/10
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Reorder the letters to make words. 3 Complete the sentences with the Past Simple
form and the Past Continuous form of the verbs in
0 It’s cold (dolc) today. It’s only 2°C outside! brackets.
1 The weather is going to be s (ysnun)
0 Tom saw (see) his friend while he was walking (walk)
tomorrow. We can go to the beach!
home.
2 Let’s b (ludib) a shelter that we can
1 Martin (cook) when he
sit in.
(drop) a plate.
3 The s (stenus) is lovely – it’s really
2 Jack (not cycle) fast when
orange in the sky.
he (fall) off his bike.
4 Look outside! There’s a lot of s (wons),
3 What (you / do) when the
so everywhere is white!
rain (start)?
5 We want to look at all the s (trass) in
4 Karen (feel) cold while
the sky.
she (swim) in the sea.
6 Let’s walk along this p (hapt) and see
5 Someone suddenly (knock) on
where it leads to.
the door while Diego (talk) on
7 It’s a f (gygof) day, so Dad can’t see
the phone.
clearly to drive.
6 Peter (not take) any photos
8 I’m trying to make a fire, but it’s r
while he (sit) on the beach.
(layerl) difficult.
7 Sara (not catch) a cold while
/8 she (walk) in the countryside.
2 Complete the missing words in the sentences. /7
0 It’s always c h i l l y in winter in my country. 4 Complete the sentences with use or used.
1 It’s a w day. I can take off my sweater!
0 I used to like cheese, but now I don’t.
2 The building is shaking! It must be an
1 People in our village didn’t to lock
e q u e.
their doors.
3 Af d happens when there’s a lot of rain for
2 Where did you to live?
a long time.
3 We didn’t to go on holiday abroad
4 A huge amount of snow is falling down the side of
when we were younger.
the mountain! It’s a big a e!
4 There to be three cinemas here.
5 It’s f g! The temperature is below
5 Children always to play outside in
zero!
the streets.
6 When there’s a d t, it means there isn’t
6 Did Grandma to be a nurse?
any rain for a long time.
7 I didn’t to enjoy doing exercise
7 If people say the winter is m , it means it’s
much.
warmer than usual.
8 We to know all our neighbours but
/7 now we don’t know any of them!
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5 Read the text and choose the correct option It all started ten years 0 ago. Sophie was cycling home
(A, B, C or D). from school 1 a car knocked her
off her bicycle. She hurt her back quite badly. She
Today was one of the best days of my life! 2
use to enjoy swimming but after
I0 an adventure park with my friends from the accident the doctor told her she had to swim
school. We had a great time. In the morning my every day. She used 3 go after
best friend and I 1 climbing on a rock wall. school to the local swimming club. One day, while
I2 to be afraid of heights, but this time I felt she and her friends 4 training,
quite safe because the camp leader held the a national coach saw her swim and asked her
rope 3 we were climbing. After lunch we went to join their team. Three years later she
canoeing on a lake. It was very funny because 5
preparing for the Olympics
when my friend Jack tried to get into the canoe, and the year after that she won a medal.
he 4 into the water. Luckily, it was a warm day, /5
so it didn’t matter and he 5 a life jacket.
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0 A visiting B visit
C ’m visiting D visited
1 A going B went
C was going D was
2 A used B was
C had D didn’t
3 A during B what
C where D while
4 A falling B fell
C was falling D fall
5 A wears B wore
C was wearing D did wear
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with these words. There are 3 Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences.
three extra words. Two of the sentences are correct.
absolutely build chilly discover foggy 1 Martin cooked when he was dropping a plate.
path really stars sunny sunset waterfall
1 It’s today. It’s only 2°C outside! 2 When I fell off my bike, I wasn’t cycling very fast.
2 The weather is going to be
tomorrow. We can go to the beach! 3 What were you doing when the rain started?
3 Let’s a shelter that we can sit in.
4 The is lovely – it’s really orange 4 Karen wasn’t feeling cold while she swam in the
in the sky. sea.
5 We want to look at all the in the
sky. 5 Someone suddenly was knocking on the door while
6 Let’s walk along this and see Diego talked on the phone.
where it leads to.
7 It’s a day, so Dad can’t see 6 Peter wasn’t taking any photos while he sat on the
clearly to drive. beach.
8 I’m trying to make a fire, but it’s
difficult. 7 Sara wasn’t catching a cold while she walked in
/8 the countryside.
2 Complete the missing words in the sentences.

/7
1 It’s a w day. I can take off my
sweater! 4 Rewrite the Past Simple sentences with the correct
form of used to.
2 The building is shaking! It must be an
e . 1 People in our village didn’t lock their doors.
3 Af happens when there’s a lot
of rain for a long time. 2 Where did you live?
4 A huge amount of snow is falling down the side of
the mountain! It’s a big a ! 3 We didn’t go on holiday abroad when we were
5 It’s f ! The temperature is below younger.
zero!
6 When there’s a d , it means there 4 There were three cinemas here.
isn’t any rain for a long time.
7 If people say the winter is m , 5 Children always played outside in the streets.
it means it’s warmer than usual.
6 Was Grandma a nurse?
/7
7 I didn’t enjoy doing exercise much, but now I love it!
8 We knew all our neighbours.
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Class:
5 Read the text and choose the correct option It all started ten years 0 ago. Sophie was cycling home
(A, B, C or D). from school 1 a car knocked her off
her bicycle. She hurt her back quite badly and for
Today was one of the best days of my life! months she couldn’t do 2 except stay
I0 an adventure park with my friends from in bed. She 3
use to enjoy swimming
school. 1 had a great time. In the morning my but after six months the doctor told her she had to
best friend and I 2 climbing on a rock wall. swim every day. She used 4 go to the
I3 to be afraid of heights but this time I felt local swimming club after school. One day, while she
quite safe because the camp leader held the rope and her friends 5 training, a national
4
we were climbing. At lunchtime we looked coach saw her swim and asked her to join their team.
for 5 to eat and sat under some trees. After Three years later she 6 preparing
lunch we went canoeing on a lake. It was very for the Olympics and the year after that she won a
funny because when my friend Jack tried to get medal. Nowadays she wants to do 7 to
into the canoe, he 6 into the water. Luckily, help other children recover from accidents so she is
it was a warm day, so it didn’t matter and he 7 studying to be a physiotherapist.
a life jacket. We 8 in the park until 7 o’clock /7
when our parents came to pick us up.
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0 A visiting B visit
C ’m visiting D visited
1 A Anybody B Nobody
C Everybody D Somebody
2 A going B went
C was going D was
3 A used B was
C had D didn’t
4 A during B what
C where D while
5 A anywhere B everywhere
C nowhere D somewhere
6 A falling B fell
C was falling D fall
7 A wears B wore
C was wearing D did wear
8 A stayed B were staying
C stay D was staying
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 04 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 05 Listen to a girl talking about her trip
hear, including the punctuation. to Wildlife Adventure Camp and choose the correct
answer (A, B or C).
1 Who did Laura go to the camp with?
A people from her family
B members of a club
C her school friends
2 Laura did the last part of the journey to the camp
A on foot.
B on her bicycle.
C on a coach.
3 Laura says that when they arrived, the weather was
A rainy.
B cloudy.
C windy.
4 What was Laura’s job on the trip?
A building a shelter
B looking for wild animals
C drawing some plants
5 What did Laura see on her trip?
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A a lovely sunset
B some flying bats
C some strange spiders
6 What did Laura do before dinner in the evening?
A She prepared her bed.
B She helped to cook a meal.
C She listened to music.
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READING
My name’s Holly and I live with my family on a
3 You are going to read an extract from Holly’s diary. farm in the north of Scotland. 1
Seven sentences have been removed from the text.
Choose from the sentences A-G the one which fits
each gap.
A
It was much more interesting
than going to school!
B Luckily, the houses weren’t damaged and

there were no floods.
C
That meant that everywhere Wednesday
was completely dark.
The weather here is mostly very good.
However, my sister Elsa and I couldn’t go to 5
D Elsa and I stayed at home in the morning and school today because there was a bad storm, it
helped Dad to feed the animals. was cold and it rained a lot all day. Then during
the evening, the wind started blowing really
E strongly while we were eating – it was a real
Elsa loves it – she’s really good at it.
hurricane and it made the electricity go off. 10
2
. We had no lights at all – totally
F It’s quite far away from any big towns or cities. amazing! So we couldn’t watch TV – and we
couldn’t do our homework either!
G Thursday
We woke up to find that several of
the trees on the farm were lying on
3
. The rain was still falling. When it finally15
the ground. stopped, my dad asked some of his workers
to help him move the trees. Our school was
/7 closed again today because of the storm
yesterday, so my sister and I helped too. 4 .
Friday 20
Finally, the school was open again and my
teacher was waiting for everyone when we
went in. We downloaded some pictures of the
storm – it was really interesting. 5 .
Saturday 25
6
. Then our grandma came and gave us
another lesson in knitting. It’s very traditional
here – we’re not far from the sea and the
people that go out in boats to catch fish often
wear traditional knitted jumpers to keep 30
warm. 7
. I find it quite difficult – and not
very interesting!
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WRITING
4 Complete the text with these words and expressions.
for example (x2) galleries like population
sights such such as temperature trip
weather
We visited Oban last summer. It was a really good

0
trip, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Oban is a town on the west coast of Scotland, and
it has a 1 of about 8,500.
It is a pretty little town and is a great place to walk
around. If you want a really good view,
2
, you can climb up to the
famous McCaig’s Tower and watch the ferries
coming and going. While we were sitting up there,
it started to rain, but fortunately Oban has lots to
offer inside as well, 3 two lovely
little art 4
and unusual little
shops. We visited the Oban Distillery, and learnt
how whisky is made.
Outside Oban, there are more opportunities to find
out about the local area, 5 as
the fantastic Sea Life centre. There, you can learn
all about the different creatures that are swimming
in the sea nearby. One of the best things to do is
to take a ferry to one or two of the many islands
along the coast,6 Kerrera. And
on the island of Iona, you can find white, sandy
beaches. Of course, if you want to see the
7
, there are plenty of castles in
the local area!
The 8 in August, when we went,
can be quite warm. 9
, the
10
reached 26 C on a couple of
o
the days we were there. Oban is in the Gulf Stream,

so it gets warmer than other parts of Scotland.
However, it is often windy and rainy, especially in
winter and spring.
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 04 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 05 Listen to a girl talking about her trip to
hear, including the punctuation. Wildlife Adventure Camp. Complete the sentences
with ONE word in each space.
1 Laura went to the camp with members of a
.
2 Laura the last part of the
journey.
3 Laura says that when they arrived, the weather was
cloudy but there was no or
.
4 Laura’s job on the trip was to help build a
.
5 Instead of bats, Laura saw some strange
on her trip.
6 In the evening, the teenagers didn’t have to
.
/6
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READING
My name’s Holly and I live with my family
3 You are going to read an extract from Holly’s diary. on a farm in the north of Scotland. It’s a very
Read the text and answer right (✓) or wrong (✗).
Correct the sentences that are wrong. remote part of the country, but we love it!
Wednesday
✓ ✗
The weather in general is very good here. 5
1 The storm stopped Holly and Elsa However, my sister Elsa and I couldn’t go
from going to school on Wednesday.
to school today because there was a terrible
2 A very strong wind meant that the storm, it was absolutely freezing and there
electricity on the farm didn’t work. was torrential rain all day. Then during the
evening, the wind started blowing really 10
3 Holly’s dad went out to move the
fallen trees while it was still raining. strongly while we were eating. Actually, it was
a real hurricane and it caused the electricity to
4 Holly preferred helping on the farm go off. That meant everywhere was dark. We
to going to school.
had no lights at all – totally amazing, but also
5 There were some floods around the a bit scary! So we couldn’t watch TV – and we 15
houses where Holly lives. couldn’t do our homework either!
6 Holly’s dad went to give food to the
Thursday
animals by himself on Saturday. We woke up to find that several of the trees
on the farm were destroyed, and the rain was
7 Elsa and Holly both enjoy knitting
with their grandmother. still falling. When it finally stopped, my dad 20
asked some of his workers to help him remove
the trees. Our school was closed again today
because of the previous day’s storm, so my
sister and I helped too. It was much more
interesting than going to school! 25
Friday
Finally, the school was open again and my
teacher was waiting for everyone when we
went in. We’d only been away two days, but it
felt like longer. We downloaded some photos 30
of the storm – it was absolutely awesome! We
were lucky that our houses weren’t damaged
and that there were no floods.
Saturday
Elsa and I stayed at home in the morning and 35
helped Dad to feed the animals. Then our
/7 grandma came and gave us another lesson in
knitting. It’s a very traditional pastime here
– we’re not far from the sea and the people
that go out in boats to catch fish often wear 40
traditional knitted jumpers to keep warm. Elsa
loves it – she’s really good at it. I find it quite
difficult – and a bit boring, to tell the truth!
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WRITING
4 Complete the travel blog entry with ONE word in
each space.
We visited Oban last summer. It was a really good

trip, and I would recommend it to anyone.
Oban is a town on the west coast of Scotland, and
it has a 1 of about 8,500.
It is a pretty little town and is a great place to walk
around. If you want a really good view,
2
, you
can climb up to the famous McCaig’s Tower and
watch the ferries coming and going. While we were
sitting up there, it started to rain, but fortunately
Oban has lots to offer inside as well,
3
a
lovely little art 4
and unusual
little shops. We visited the Oban Distillery, and
learnt how whisky is made.
Outside Oban, there are more opportunities to find
out about the local area, 5 as
the fantastic Sea Life centre. There, you can learn
all about the different creatures that are swimming
in the sea nearby. One of the best things to do is
to take a ferry to one or two of the many islands
along the coast, 6 Kerrera.
And on the island of Iona, you can find white,
sandy beaches. Of course, if you want to see the
7
, there are plenty of castles in
the local area!
The 8 in August, when we went,
can be quite warm. 9
, the 10
reached 26oC on a couple of the days we were
there. Oban is in the Gulf Stream, so it gets warmer
than other parts of Scotland. However, it is often
windy and rainy, especially in winter and spring.
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with these words. There is 4 Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect
one extra word. form of the verbs in brackets.
a cake a decision a mess best 0 I’ve never eaten (never / eat) beef – I hate meat!
homework mistakes time
1 (you / ever /
0 I want to make a cake for my class to eat. cook) dinner for your family?
1 My brother’s made in the kitchen 2 I’m making a cake. I
again! (not finish) it yet.
2 Shall I have water or milk? I can’t make 3 Paul (just / arrive)
! home.
3 I did my in the competition – and 4 I (already / have)
I won! lunch, so I’m not hungry.
4 It’s easy to make when you’re in 5 Tim (not see) the
a hurry. film Weather yet.
5 I must make more to do some 6 (your brother /
exercise. ever / study) cookery?
/5 7 I know I don’t like mint.
I (already / try) it.
2 Reorder the letters to make words. 8 Nobody (ever /
0 You need flour (roluf) to make bread. make) bread in my house!
1 A glass of (deamolen) is great
/8
on a hot day.
2 You can use (clagri) to flavour 5 Choose the correct option.
soups and sauces. 0 I haven’t seen you for / since a few days.
3 This fruit tree grows delicious 1 I saw / have seen my friend Kate yesterday.
(cheesap). 2 Have you ever eaten / Did you ever eat pizza?
4 Let’s use this (brucmuec) to 3 I didn’t like / haven’t liked the cake my mum gave
make a salad. me.
5 Are you hungry? Do you want a packet of 4 We’ve lived in this house for / since 2015.
(ricssp) ? 5 When have you been / did you go to the USA?
/5 6 What did you do / have you done last night?
7 I didn’t finish / haven’t finished my project yet.
3 Complete the sentences with these words. There is
one extra word. /7
bitter bland rich spicy stale sweet tasty
0 This bread roll is old. It’s stale.

1 This cake is full of cream! It’s really .
2 I don’t like black coffee. It’s so .
3 This chilli has very little taste. It’s .
4 My tea has four spoons of sugar in it! It’s very
.
5 This pasta dish is delicious. It’s very !
/5
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6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a Hi Leo,
similar meaning to the first. Use between two and How’s life? 0 Have you finished your exams yet? I did my
five words, including the word given. last exam yesterday! I haven’t 1 much
0 I moved here two years ago. time to see anyone lately and I haven’t seen you
LIVED 2
weeks. Actually, I think it’s been
I have lived here for two years. nearly three months 3 we last went
1 They joined the football team two years ago. out together. Do you fancy going to the new paintball
BEEN park in the city? It’s only 4 open for
They in the football a month and I hear it’s fun. But maybe you’ve
team for two years. 5
tried it and you would prefer to
2 I bought my car in 2013. do something else!
HAD Let me know what you think!
I 2013. Josh
3 It’s been a long time since I ate pizza. /5
EATEN
I a long time. /40
4 He finished the book yesterday.
ALREADY
He the book.
5 The last time she bought sandals was in the
summer.
SINCE
She the summer.
/5
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 4 Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect
make or do. form of these verbs and the words in brackets. Use
contractions where possible.
1 My brother’s just a mess in the
arrive cook eat have not finish not see
kitchen again!
study try
2 Shall I have water or milk? I can’t a
decision! 1 I (never) beef – I hate
3 I my best in the competition – and I meat!
won! 2 (ever) dinner for your
4 It’s easy to mistakes when you’re in family, Jack?
a hurry. 3 I’m making a cake. I
5 I must more time to do some (yet).
exercise. 4 Paul (just) home. He’s
very late.
/5
5 I (already) lunch, so I’m
2 Complete the missing words in the sentences. not hungry.
6 Tim (yet) the film
Weather .
7 (your brother / ever)
diet and nutrition?
8 I know I don’t like mint. I
(already) it.
/8
5 Write sentences and questions using the prompts.
1 A glass of l is great on a hot day.
Use the Past Simple form or the Present Perfect form
2 You can use g to flavour soups and of the verb.
sauces. 1 I / see / you / ages
3 This fruit tree grows delicious p .
4 Let’s use this c to make a salad. 2 you / ever / eat / pizza
5 Are you hungry? Do you want a packet of
c ? 3 I / not like / the cake / my mum made
/5
3 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each 4 We / live / in this house / 2015
space.
1 This bread roll is old. It’s . 5 When / you go / the USA
2 I don’t like black coffee. It’s so .
3 This chilli has very little taste. It’s . 6 What / you do / last night
4 My tea has four spoons of sugar in it! It’s very
. 7 I / not finish / my project / yet
5 This pasta dish is delicious. It’s very
! /7
/5
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USE OF ENGLISH 7 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
words in CAPITALS.
6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a
similar meaning to the first. Use between two and 0 I was delighted when my team won the
five words, including the word given. championship. CHAMPION
0 I moved here two years ago. 1 You must be when you take
LIVED things out of a hot oven. CARE
I have lived here for two years. 2 The tree blew down because it was very
1 They joined the football team two years ago. yesterday. WIND
BEEN 3 I’ve kept in touch with my old schoolmates because
They in the football we have a lasting . FRIEND
team for two years. 4 The onion-flavoured ice cream is an interesting
2 I bought my car in 2013. . CREATE
HAD 5 That mushroom dish is his .
I 2013. It’s delicious. SPECIAL
3 It’s been a long time since I ate pizza. 6 Please complete the form
EATEN by tomorrow. APPLY
I a long time. 7 We haven’t got enough for two
4 He finished the book yesterday. teams to play. EQUIP
ALREADY /7
He the book.
5 The last time she bought sandals was in the /45
summer.
SINCE
She the summer.
6 I have lived in this town all my life.
BORN
I’ve lived in this town .
7 He wrote two emails this morning and one after
lunch.
THREE
He so far today.
8 That’s the worst concert I’ve ever been to.
NEVER
I such a bad concert.
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 06 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 07 Listen to a boy talking about a football
hear, including the punctuation. match and answer right (✓) or wrong (✗).
✓ ✗
1 Jem and his brother like watching

football together at the weekend.
2 Jem and Andrew have travelled

a lot to see their team play.
3 Jem and Andrew like taking food

from home to eat during the match.
4 The food they eat at a match is

always delicious.
5 The food stall they saw last week

was selling lots of different pizzas.
6 Jem’s slice of pizza had his favourite

topping on it.
7 The boys both enjoyed the toppings

on their slices of pizza.
/7 /7
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READING
Luke Tyndale’s blog
3 You are going to read about Luke Tyndale’s food and
recipes blog. Read the text and choose the correct In many ways, Luke Tyndale is a typical teenager.
answer (A, B or C). He likes looking around the shops in town with his
1 In the first paragraph, we learn that Luke enjoys friends or playing football with them on Saturdays,
A buying things in town with his friends. or just watching films at his house with his family.
B watching films at his friend’s house. But one thing that Luke does is quite surprising. 5
C doing sport with his friends at the weekends. Every week he writes a blog for other people his age
2 Where did Luke’s love of cooking start? – about growing food and cooking it!
A from living on a farm that produced food Luke’s family live on a farm, so everyone thinks
B from the lessons his parents gave him that’s where he first got the idea, as he grows fruit
C from an old book that he discovered
and vegetables there. Says Luke, ‘Both my parents 10
are fantastic cooks, so I had plenty of chances to
3 When he started cooking, Luke made dishes that
learn, but it didn’t interest me.’ But then Luke
A were exactly like his great-grandmother’s.
found a collection of recipes in a book that once
B other people would also like to try and cook.
belonged to his great-grandmother. The ideas he
C sometimes used expensive ingredients. 15
got for dishes were great and he then began
4 When Luke first started writing his blog, making different dishes he could share with people
A it attracted lots of readers very quickly. in a blog, so that they could make them too. He
B he was disappointed that no one liked it. wanted the dishes to be really tasty, but not cost
C very few people wanted to read it. much, and use really fresh ingredients.
5 What is difficult for Luke about the blog? When Luke first began writing his blog, not many 20
A He needs to keep finding new recipes to share. people seemed interested in what he was doing,
B He often tries different recipes that don’t work. but slowly the numbers of people have grown.
C
He dislikes spending time producing the Since he started two years ago, he has attracted
ingredients. 2,000 regular readers. Luke was hoping for more,
6 What does Luke say about his friends? but he’s happy! 25
A
He’d sometimes like to spend a bit more time Luke knows that his readers now look for a new
with them. recipe every week, so he has to spend the weekend
B
He likes the fact that they give him their opinion trying to create a new dish. But he enjoys spending
of his food. part of his weekend trying different foods and
C He worries that they won’t like what he’s cooked. cooking styles to see what works. And growing 30
and picking the fresh ingredients takes time too,
/6
but Luke has learnt a lot from doing it.
Luke still finds time to see his friends. And they all
love coming to his house, because they can try the
tasty dishes that Luke has prepared – and that’s 35
useful for Luke, because they tell him what they
think!
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WRITING
4 Order the sentences to make an email to a friend. Hi Jamie,
Remember the order of information in an email to a
friend: K - Thanks for you email.
- Starting your email
1
- Responding to news
- Giving your news 2
- Explaining why you’re writing
- Ending your email 3
A I chopped lettuce and tomato and boiled 4

some eggs.
B We went on a great school trip last week. 5
C Anyway, I was wondering if you’d like to come
and visit at the weekend? 6
D We had a picnic in the park in our town.
E Let me know if you can make it. 7
F I can’t wait to hear more about it.
G We haven’t eaten all the food yet! It’s in the fridge! 8
H It was great to hear about your holiday.
I Everyone took their favourite food, and I made 9
a salad.
J I’ve just finished school this term. 10
K Thanks for your email.
Bye for now.
Simon
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 06 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 07 Listen to a boy talking about a football
hear, including the punctuation. match. Complete the sentences with a word or an
expression.
1 Jem and his brother Andrew go to watch football
matches .
2 They always eat at when
they go to see their team play.
3 Jem likes most of the food but he says some is a bit
dry and .
4 Last weekend, Jem and his brother saw a place
selling slices of a .
5 The place was selling this food for
a .
6 Jem’s brother chose
and .
7 Jem said the topping he chose tasted rather
.
/7
/7
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Class:
Luke Tyndale’s blog

1 4 25
In many ways, Luke Tyndale is not the kind of When Luke launched his blog, not many people
person that would normally stand out in a crowd. seemed interested in what he was doing, but
He likes looking around the shops in town with his since then the numbers of people have steadily
friends or playing football with them on 5 increased. From attracting a low readership when
Saturdays, or just watching films at his house with he started two years ago, he now has 2,000 regular 30
his family. But one thing that Luke does is quite readers. He was expecting more, but he’s happy!
creative. Every week he writes a blog for other 5
people his age – about growing food and cooking it!
Luke knows that his readers now expect a new
2 10 recipe every week, so he has to spend the weekend
Luke’s family live on a farm, so everyone assumes trying to invent new dishes. But he enjoys 35
that’s where he first got his inspiration, as he grows spending part of his weekend trying various
fruit and vegetables there. Says Luke, ‘Both my different foods and cooking techniques to see
parents are brilliant in the kitchen, so I had plenty what works. On top of that, growing and picking
of opportunities to learn, but I wasn’t excited by it.’ 15 the fresh ingredients takes time too, but Luke has
But then Luke discovered a collection of recipes in a learnt a great deal from doing it. 40
book that once belonged to his great-grandmother. 6
3 Luke still finds time to see his friends. And they
The ideas for dishes he got from those old volumes all look forward to coming to his house, because
were great and he then began experimenting with 20 they can try the delicious dishes that Luke has
additional recipes. His intention was to share these prepared – and that’s an advantage for Luke, 45
with people in a blog, so that they could make because they don’t hold back on telling him what
them too. He wanted the dishes to be really tasty, they think!
not be expensive and use really fresh ingredients.
READING
3 You are going to read about Luke Tyndale’s food
and recipes blog. Read the text and put the sub-
headings A-F in the correct places in the text 1-6.
A Price vs. quality
B Opinions count
C A typical teenager
D A difficult start
E Inspiration
F A demanding public
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WRITING
4 Write sentences and questions using the prompts to
complete the email.
Hi Jamie, 7 I / chop / lettuce and tomato / and boil /

Thank you for your email. some / eggs.
1 It / be / great / to hear / about / your holiday.
8 We / not eat / all the food / yet! It / be /

2 I / not wait / hear / more / about / it. in / the fridge!
3 I / just / finish / school / this term. 9 Anyway, I / wonder / if / you / like / come /
and visit at the weekend?
4 We / go on / a great school trip / last week.

10 Let / know / you / can make it.
5 We / have / a picnic / in / the park / in / our

town. Bye for now.
Simon
6 Everyone / take / their favourite / food / and I / /10

make / a salad.
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the missing words in the sentences. 3 Complete the sentences with TWO words, using
the adjective in brackets. Use too, enough, and the
0 I like all the drawings in c a r t o o n films. comparative and superlative forms.
1 It’s too bright in here to see the TV s .
0 This book is funnier than (funny) that one.
2 Ad could be about wildlife,
1 Tom’s only six. He isn’t
for example.
(old) to see a scary film like this.
3 Television’s role is to educate, inform and
2 The film Ned isn’t (long) as
e .
the film Trucks.
4 My little sister enjoys watching f
3 Ned is (interesting) than
t .
Trucks.
5 My favourite s - film is about life in space.
4 I thought the music was
6 We’re going on a family summer h
(slow) for an action film.
soon.
5 Going to the cinema is
7 This t on TV is so exciting!
(expensive) than watching TV.
8 We didn’t think the main actor gave a very good
6 TV screens aren’t as
p in his latest role.
(good) cinema screens.
/8 7 Laser is the (exciting) film
2 Complete the sentences with these words and in town.
expressions. There are two extra words and 8 Roofs is (bad) film I’ve ever
expressions.
seen.
act audience character hit party hats
performance popcorn producer reviews /8
special effects
4 Complete the sentences with the Past Perfect form
0 My favourite film star can act really well. of the verbs in brackets.
1 The adults at Evan’s 8th birthday wore the same 0 Diego told me he hadn’t been (not be) here before.
on their heads as the kids. 1 He wasn’t very good at chess because he
2 Only ten people were in the (play) it before.
at the cinema. 2 Before I worked here, I
3 The that the actor Rudi (only / work) in shops.
West plays is really cool. 3 (your grandparents / live)
4 is one of the healthiest in a small village all their lives when they moved to
snacks to eat in the cinema. a town?
5 Although not successful at first, the film went on to 4 By the time she got home, she
be a big for the director. (cycle) over forty miles.
6 The newspaper of the film 5 Why were you angry with Alex. What
Rose were bad. (he / do)?
7 The are amazing in films 6 The camera didn’t work properly after Erin
about monsters! (use) it.
/7 7 I didn’t introduce you to Sam because I
(never / speak) to him
before.
/7
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USE OF ENGLISH 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a

similar meaning to the first. Use between two and
5 Read the text and choose the correct option five words, including the word given.
(A, B, C or D).
0 My class isn’t as big as my brother’s.
THAN
Last summer was one of 0 summers of my
My brother’s class is bigger than mine.
life. My friends and I 1 school, so we weren’t
1 The new series is better than the film.
2
to spend a lot of time together. One day,
AS
Jacky had the bright idea to make a video of us all
The film
doing tricks on our bikes to post on the internet. It
the new series.
was much 3 than we expected, but in the end,
2 We can’t swim because the water isn’t warm
we made a ten-minute video which actually looked
enough.
quite professional. After we had posted it online,
TOO
we 4 to get a lot of likes and, surprisingly, a
We can’t swim because the water
bike manufacturer got in touch with us to say they
.
5
tricks like that before and that they wanted
3 They saw the film then they went out for dinner.
to pay us to make more videos!
SEEN
After they
0 A best B the best the film, they went out for dinner.
C better D the better 4 He didn’t arrive at the theatre in time for the start
1 A had finished B have finished of the play.
C finished D were finishing HAD
2 A busy enough B enough busy By the time he got to the theatre, the play
C too busy D busy too .
3 A most complicated B complicated 5 The Maths exam wasn’t as easy as the English test.
C too complicated D more complicated MORE
4 A had begun B beginning The Maths exam was
C have begun D began the English test.
5 A had never seen B had never saw /5
C has never saw D has never seen
/5
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Correct the wrong words in these sentences. 3 Complete the second sentence so that it means the
same as the first.
1 I like all the drawings in action films.
1 Tom is too young to see this film.
2 I missed the first screen of the series, so I don’t Tom isn’t to see this film.
know the characters. 2 The film Trucks is three hours long, but the film Ned
is only two hours long.
3 A thriller could be about wildlife, for example. Ned isn't Trucks.

3 Trucks isn’t very interesting. I want to watch Ned!
4 Television’s role is to educate and perform. Ned is than Trucks.
4 The music isn’t fast enough in this film.
5 My little sister enjoys watching comedy tales. The music is in this film.
5 Going to the cinema costs more than watching TV.
6 My favourite romantic film is about life in space. Watching TV is than going
to the cinema.
7 We’re going on a family summer production soon. 6 Cinema screens are better than TV screens.
TV screens aren’t cinema
8 We didn’t think the main actor gave a very good screens.
entertainment in his latest role. 7 There aren’t any other films in town that are as
exciting as Laser.
Laser is film in town.
/8
8 I’ve never seen a film as bad as Roofs.
2 Read the definitions and write the correct word or Roofs is film I’ve ever seen.
words.
/8
1 To perform in a play or film.
4 Rewrite the sentences by changing one of the two
Past Simple verbs to a Past Perfect verb.
2 What children and some adults wear on their
heads at a birthday meal or other celebration. 1 He wasn’t very good at chess because he never
played it before.
3 The people in a cinema or theatre who are

watching a film or play. 2 Before I worked here, I only worked in shops.
4 A salty or sweet snack people buy at the cinema. 3 Did your grandparents live in a small village all
their lives when they moved to a town?
5 A play or film that is very successful.

4 By the time she got home, she cycled over forty
6 The opinions of a film that people write. miles.
7 The production techniques that make a film look 5 Why were you angry with Alex. What did he do?
amazing.
6 The camera didn’t work properly after Erin used it.
/7
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Class:
7 I didn’t introduce you to Sam because I never 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a
spoke to him before. similar meaning to the first. Use between two and
five words, including the word given.
0 My class isn’t as big as my brother’s.
/7
THAN
USE OF ENGLISH My brother’s class is bigger than mine
5 Read the text and choose the correct option 1 The new series is better than the film.
(A, B, C or D). AS
The film
Last summer was one of 0 summers of my life. the new series.
My friends and I 1 school, so we weren’t 2 We can’t swim because the water isn’t warm
2
to spend a lot of time together. One day, enough.
Jacky had the bright idea to make a video of us TOO
all doing 3 tricks on our bikes to post on the We can’t swim because the water
internet. It was much 4 than we expected, .
but in the end, we made a ten-minute video which 3 They saw the film then they went out for dinner.
actually looked quite professional. After we had SEEN
posted it online, we 5 to get a lot of likes and, After they
surprisingly, a bike manufacturer got in touch with the film, they went out for dinner.
us to say they 6 tricks like that before and they 4 He didn’t arrive at the theatre in time for the start
would give us 7 money to make more videos! of the play.
HAD
By the time he got to the theatre, the play
0 A best B the best
.
C better D the better
5 The Maths exam wasn’t as easy as the English test.
1 A had finished B have finished
MORE
C finished D were finishing
The Maths exam was
2 A busy enough B enough busy
the English test.
C too busy D busy too
6 The latest phone is too expensive for him to buy.
3 A few B a few
MONEY
C little D a little
He to
4 A most complicated B complicated
buy the latest phone.
C too complicated D more complicated
7 She didn’t have much homework yesterday.
5 A had begun B beginning
LITTLE
C have begun D began
She only
6 A had never seen B had never saw
yesterday.
C has never saw D has never seen
8 I’ve never seen such a funny play.
7 A a lot of B much
THE
C many D few
That was
/7 I’ve ever seen.
/8
/45
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Class:
DICTATION LISTENING
1 08 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 09 Listen to a girl talking about an annual
hear, including the punctuation. carnival in her town. Complete the notes with ONE
or TWO words in each space.
1 Poppy was years old
when she first went to the carnival.
2 Last year’s carnival was in the
in the town.
3 Poppy was dressed as someone from a
.
4 Poppy’s friend Phil won some
as a prize for his
costume.
5 Poppy’s class performed a
at the carnival.
6 Poppy says one band’s music was
.
7 Poppy ate some at the
carnival.
/7
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READING
A Roks
3 You are going to read three film reviews. For
questions 1-6, choose from the reviews (A, B or C). This sci-fi film is the most recent from director
Which film … John Manton, who also made the very funny
action comedy Kipper, that some of you may
1 doesn’t have as much action as expected?
remember. Cinema-goers from Australia to 5
2 is about a group of friends?
Canada have seen this film, and everyone
3 has already opened in other countries?
young and old has really loved it – apart from
4 is a romantic comedy?
the reviewers! The special effects are better
5 is good for a wide range of audiences?
in Manton’s previous films, but don’t worry –
6 has good special effects?
you’ll still enjoy this! I highly recommend 10
/6 this film.
B Forward!
With the help of the costumes, make-up and
camera work you won’t spot who the actors are
in this sci-fi film – it’s all brilliant, and you’ll 15
believe you’ve gone forward in time by 100
years. The film follows three people who went
to school together in the USA. It shows what’s
happened to the childhood friends since
then and, as with all of this director’s films, 20
there’s plenty of action and a surprising
love story too!
C Run
The last film by this director, Canadian Jon
Moss, was about quite a serious subject. But 25
this film will make you laugh out loud – and
teenage audiences especially have loved it! The
performances by the actors were amazing too.
But what’s not included are all the exciting
car chases that we usually get from Jon Moss. 30
Instead, this is more of a love story – but go
and see it for yourself!
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WRITING
4 Complete the review with the correct form of the
words in brackets.
Last month, I read an amazing book – and I

finished it more 0 quickly (quick) than any book I’ve
ever read! It was called Jasmine, and it’s about a
young actor who has tried
1
(hard) but can’t find a
good acting job. Then she sees an advert in a
newspaper, and she 2 (happy)
writes a letter to the theatre company.
She gets the job 3 (easy) – but
then she finds the work is tough. She has to start
4
(early) every day –
she’s very young and she speaks the most
5
(quiet) of everyone in
the whole cast, so nobody thinks she can act
6
(good) enough to perform
in public. But she also learns everything she has to
say the 7 (fast)!
When the audience finally arrives on the first night,
Jasmine is very confident, and she performs her
part 8 (perfect), and sings
more 9
(beautiful) than any
of the other actors. At the end of the play, the
audience claps 10 (loud) – and
Jasmine becomes a star!
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 08 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 09 Listen to a girl talking about an annual
hear, including the punctuation. carnival in her town and answer right (✓),
wrong (✗) or doesn’t say (DS). The sentences are not
in the same order as the audio.
✓ ✗ DS
1 The carnival only had

healthy food.
2 Poppy and Phil both won

prizes.
3 Poppy knew the people that

were playing in the bands.
4 Last year’s floods caused a

problem.
5 Poppy dances better than

she sings.
6 Poppy preferred this year’s

carnival.
7 Poppy has been to the

/7 carnival every year for the
past ten years.
/7
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READING
A Roks
3 You are going to read three film reviews. For
questions 1-6, choose from the reviews (A, B or C). This sci-fi film is the latest from director John
Which film … Manton, who also made the hilarious action
comedy Kipper, which some of you may recall
1 has an unexpected ending?
from a few years back. Cinema-goers from 5
2 has been particularly popular with younger
Australia to Canada have seen this film, and
film enthusiasts?
everyone young and old has been singing
3 has disappointing special effects?
its praises – apart from the reviewers! The
4 makes it difficult to identify the actors?
audience even clapped loudly at the end. The
5 is quite a different genre from the director’s
special effects are better in Manton’s earlier 10
previous work?
films, but don’t let that worry you – you’ll still
6 wasn’t popular with film critics?
enjoy this, it’s the best sci-fi film this year!
/6
B Forward!
As a result of the costumes, make-up and
camera work, it’s very unlikely that you will 15
recognise the actors in this sci-fi film – it’s
all brilliant, and you’ll believe you’ve sped
forward in time by 100 years. The film follows
three people who went to school together in
the USA. It shows what’s happened to them 20
since then and, as with all of this director’s
films, there’s plenty of action and a twist that
you definitely won’t see coming either!
C Run
The last film by this director, Canadian Jon 25
Moss, was about quite a serious and
thought-provoking subject. But this film
will make you laugh out loud – and teenage
audiences especially have loved it! Regarding
the performances, the actors were fantastic 30
too. But what’s badly missing are all the
exciting car chases that we usually get from
Jon Moss. Instead, this is more of a love story.
But don’t be put off by that – go and see it
for yourself! 35
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WRITING
4 Complete the review with the correct form of these
adjectives.
beautiful early easy fast good happy hard
loud perfect quiet
Last month, I read an amazing book – and I

finished it more quickly than any book I’ve ever
read! It was called Jasmine, and it’s about a young
actor who has tried 1 but can’t
find a good acting job. Then she sees an advert in
a newspaper, and she 2 writes
a letter to the theatre company.
She gets the job 3 – but
then she finds the work is tough. She has to start
4
every day – sometimes
before 7 a.m. She’s very young and she speaks
the most 5 of everyone in the
whole cast, so nobody thinks she can act
6
enough to perform in public.
But she also learns everything she has to say the
7
! Even the experienced actors
take a lot longer.
When the audience finally arrives on the first night,
Jasmine is very confident, and she performs her
part 8 – without any mistakes
– and sings more 9
than
any of the other actors. At the end of the play,
the audience claps 10 – and
Jasmine becomes a star!
/10
/30
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Reorder the letters to make words. 3 Choose the correct option.
0 Playing handball (bladnlah) looks very difficult. 0 David is going to study / will study / studies in the
1 You need to be able to swim to go USA next year.
(kyganika). 1 Football practice is going to begin / begins / will
2 My favourite ice hockey team has got a new begin in the autumn this year.
(reitarn). He’s very good. 2 Jack has / will have / is having a party on Saturday.
3 Are you going to football Have you got an invitation?
(arctepic) later? 3 Martin won’t win / doesn’t win / isn’t to win the race.
4 My brother is a really fast He hasn’t practised enough.
(nurren). He always wins races. 4 Luis and Mateo are playing / will play / play for the
5 I’m not enjoying basketball, so I’m going to school team next term, so they’re already training
(evig) it up. hard.
6 In large football clubs, the teams play matches 5 When I get home, I’m going to watch /
in a (musatid). I watch / I’m watching football all evening.
7 We’ve found a (blaylovell) net 6 In three years’ time, I’ll be / I’m being / I am much
– so let’s go to the beach! taller than I am now.
8 George is a very talented football 7 Mum is going to help me / will help me / helps me
(laryep), isn’t he? with my homework tonight.
/8 8 Our bus will leave / leaves / is going to leave at
7 a.m. – don’t be late!
2 Complete the sentences with these words. There is
one extra word. /8
diving does goal have pitch riding 4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
scoreboard take tidy verbs in brackets.
0 Ray wants to go horse-riding this evening. 0 If you get (get) to school late, the teacher will be
1 My mum yoga every Thursday (be) cross.
evening. 1 We (not go) swimming if
2 Some fans ran onto the during it (rain) tomorrow.
the game. 2 Unless Jack (get)
3 One of our players has scored injured, he (be) in the
a . team – definitely.
4 Dad’s asked me to up my room. 3 Ted (have to) be very fit
5 Sarah wants to up badminton. if he (want) to join the
6 I’m going to ice-skating lessons school football team.
soon. 4 Mark (not win) unless
7 The says our team is winning! he (practise) harder.
/7 5 What (you / do) at
6 p.m. this evening?
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6 In a week’s time, I (lie) 6 Complete the text with ONE word in each space.
on a beach in the sun! So, you want to get fit! Well 0 unless you do some
7 (you / give) me exercise, that won’t happen. If you start slowly, it
a lift home tonight if your mum 1
be too difficult. In my case, I’ve
(not mind)? decided to get fit by joining a club. Next week,
/7 I2 be cycling in a spinning class on
Monday and I 3
doing an aerobics
USE OF ENGLISH
class on Wednesday. I hope it won’t
5 Read the text and choose the correct option 4
too tiring or I’m not 5
(A, B, C or D).
to be able to get up the next morning to go to school!
/5
Hi everyone! Just a quick message about the Tree
Climbing Challenge this weekend. I wanted to /40
remind you that the event 0
at 10 a.m.
I’ve just seen the weather forecast and it 1
sunny, so bring a hat and some water.
You 2 need to bring food because we’ve
prepared a picnic in the forest. From 11 to 12 we
3
the tallest trees, but don’t worry, we’ve got
all the necessary safety equipment, so no one
4
fall! If everyone 5 to climb at least two
trees, we’ll raise some money to protect the forest
as we have several sponsors. So, go for it!
0 A started B was starting

C starts D has started
1 A is being B won’t be
C is D is going to be
2 A won’t B will
C are D were
3 A are climbing B have climbed
C will be climbing D going to
4 A was going to B is going to
C will go to D are going to
5 A manages B is managing
C will manage D was managed
/5
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each 3 Correct the wrong verb forms in these sentences.
space.
1 Football practice is going to begin in the autumn
1 Don’t go if you can’t swim. this year.
2 My favourite ice hockey team has got a new 2 Jack will have a party on Saturday. Have you got
. He’s got some good ideas an invitation?
and they are already playing better. 3 Martin doesn’t win the race – I’m certain of it. He
3 Are you going to football hasn’t practised enough.
later? 4 Luis and Mateo will play for the school team next
4 My brother is a really fast . term, so they’re training hard.
He always wins races. 5 When I get home, I’m watching football all
5 I’m not enjoying basketball, so I’m going to evening.
it up. 6 In three years’ time I’m being much taller than I am
6 In large football clubs, the teams play matches in now.
a . 7 Mum helps me with my homework tonight – or at
7 We’ve found a net – so let’s least she promised to.
go to the beach! 8 Our bus is going to leave at 7 a.m. – don’t be late!
8 George is a very talented football
, isn’t he?
/8
/8
4 Complete the sentences with these verbs. Use will or
2 Match 1-7 with A-G to make sentences. Then won’t, the Present Simple or the Future Continuous.
complete them with these words.
do get/be give/not mind have to/want
does have pitch scoreboard lie not go/rain not win/practise
scored take tidy
1 We swimming if it
1 My mum tomorrow.
2 Some fans ran onto the 2 Unless Jack injured,
3 One of our players has he in the team –
4 Dad’s asked me to definitely.
5 Sarah wants to 3 Ted be very fit if he
6 Great news! I’m going to to join the school
7 The says football team.
4 Mark unless he
A during the game. harder.
B up badminton. 5 What at 6 p.m. this
C ice-skating lessons soon. evening?
D yoga every Thursday evening. 6 In a week’s time, I
E a goal! on a beach in the sun!
F our team is winning! 7 me a lift home
G up my room. tonight if your mum ?
/7 /7
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USE OF ENGLISH 6 Complete the sentences with an appropriate

compound noun of the words in CAPITALS.
5 Read the text and choose the correct option
(A, B, C or D). 0 I was disappointed in the football match when the
ball I kicked hit the goalpost. POST
Hi everyone! Just a quick message about the Tree

1 Last winter we made an amazing
with buttons for his eyes and a carrot for
Climbing Challenge this weekend. I wanted to
his nose. SNOW
remind you that the event 0 at 10 a.m. I’ve just
seen the weather forecast and it 1 sunny, so
2 You’ll find the novel you want on the third
on the right. BOOK
bring a hat and some water. You 2 need to
bring food because we’ve prepared a picnic in the
3 My dad loves gardening and grows plants in the
before he plants
forest. From 11 a.m. to midday we 3 the tallest
them outside. GREEN
trees, but don’t worry, we’ve got all the necessary
safety equipment, so nobody 4 fall! If everyone
4 This year at school is really hard because I have so
much . HOME
5
to climb at least two trees, we’ll raise some
money to protect the forest as we have several
5 My favourite possession is my and I
use it every day to go to school. SKATE
sponsors. They 6 us €5 for every tree we climb.
So, go for it and enjoy the adrenaline 7 !
6 I love watching races. They’re more
exciting than car races. MOTOR
7 You don’t need to put so much on
0 A started B was starting your brush. What a waste! TOOTH
C starts D has started 8 I can feel my increase
1 A is being B won’t be when I run. HEART
C is D is going to be
/8
2 A won’t B will
C are D were /45
3 A are climbing B have climbed
C will be climbing D going to
4 A was going to B is going to
C will go to D are going to
5 A manages B is managing
C will manage D was managed
6 A give B are going to give
C won’t give D aren’t giving
7 A fun B rush
C feel D move
/7
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 10 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 11 Listen to the conversation and answer
hear, including the punctuation. right (✓) or wrong (✗).
✓ ✗
1 George has already heard the news

about Luke Granger when Alice tells
him.
2 Alice thinks that Luke will quickly

become famous.
3 Alice is surprised that Luke is so

skilled at swimming.
4 Alice wants to watch Luke on TV.
5 George thinks the training will be

difficult for Luke.
6 George thinks Luke will dislike

travelling to other countries.
7 George thinks that their coach will

choose him for the school swimming
team.
/7 /7
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READING
A Henry
3 You are going to read an article about three
teenagers who volunteer in different sports events. Our swimming teacher at the sports centre
For questions 1-6, choose from the teenagers asked if anyone wanted to go and support the
(A, B or C). staff at a big swimming competition at the
Which volunteer … centre over the weekend. I’m going to help 5
sell the tickets to the public. And I’m hoping
1 got chosen because they know about
I’ll end up having a swim too! Luckily it’s
the sport?
inside as it’s expected to be chilly during the
2 has something in common with the children
event. Although I’ve swum in icy water before,
taking part?
I am pleased to say I won’t need my wetsuit 10
3 wants the chance to do some sport after this time.
the event?
B Carla
4 has volunteered at something like this
I’m going to help with a volleyball match at the
before?
local primary school for 5–11 year olds, which
5 wants to take photos of the event to show
I also attended, so that’s why I wanted to 15
other people?
volunteer. I’ve helped at lots of competitions
6 is expecting cold weather on the day? like this, so it won’t be a new experience. It’ll
/6 be on Saturday afternoon, when I normally go
swimming, so I’ll miss my usual swim, sadly.
The weather forecast is not good, so I just hope 20
it doesn’t rain! I’ll tidy up after the game too.
C Leo
My sports teacher wants me to help her with
a climbing competition in the hills near our
town. I go climbing a lot, so she probably 25
thought I was exactly the right person! I prefer
watching TV at home on Sundays though,
especially if it’s hot, as we expect it will be
that day. However, I’ll take lots of photos of
the teams for my friends to see! I hope my 30
team wins!
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WRITING
4 Complete the message with the correct form of
these verbs and other words. Use some of the verbs
and words more than once.
be enjoy have if pay pick up take
Hi Alex,
How 0 are you?
Thanks for 1 me to the
football stadium yesterday.
I2 a really good time.
I 3
never
to a football
match before. What a brilliant idea to
4
the tickets before so
that we didn’t have to wait to go in. The
last goal 5 amazing! I
6
so glad our team won.
I really 7
meeting the
players after the match.
Would you mind 8
I come with you next week? If we go,
I9 for your ticket.
Let me know 10
that’s OK.
See you soon!
Jo
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 10 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 11 Listen to the conversation and answer
hear, including the punctuation. the questions.
1 What swimming team has Luke Granger joined?
2 What phrase does George use to show that he is

impressed?
3 What kind of people does George expect Luke to

meet?
4 How will Luke be educated while he’s away?
5 According to George, what does Luke need to do

to be successful?
6 What aspect do George and Alice agree will be

difficult for Luke?
7 Who does Alice want to improve her swimming

/7 skills for?
/7
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READING
Henry
3 You are going to read an article about three
teenagers who volunteer in different sports events. Our swimming teacher at the sports centre
Six sentences have been removed from the text. approached us all and asked if anyone wanted
Choose from the sentences A-F the one which fits to go and assist at a big swimming tournament
each gap. at the centre over the weekend. I put my hand 5
up straightaway, and it’s been decided that
A 1
the tickets to the public. And I’m hoping
The weather forecast is awful I’ll end up having a swim too! It’s inside, which
is really fortunate as it’s expected to be chilly
B Although I’ve swum in icy water before during the event. 2 , I am pleased to say I 10
won’t need my wetsuit on this occasion.
C Carla
I go climbing a lot What I’m going to do is to help with a
volleyball match at the local primary school
D for 5–11 year olds, which is where I also 15
I’m going to help sell
went to school, 3
. I’ve helped at lots of
competitions like this, so it won’t be a new
E
experience. It’ll be on Saturday afternoon,
especially if it’s hot
when I normally go to the local pool, so I’ll
miss my usual swim, sadly. 4 , so I just 20
F so that’s why I wanted to volunteer hope it isn’t going to rain! I’ll probably be there
all afternoon, as I’ll be tidying up after the
/6 game too.
Leo
My sports teacher wants me to help her out 25
with a climbing competition in the hills near
our town. 5 , so it’s no wonder she thought
I was the right person! Normally, you’ll find me
watching TV at home on Sundays though,
6
, as we assume it will be that day. Even 30
so, I’ll take lots of action and team photos for
my friends to see! I hope my team wins!
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WRITING
4 Write sentences and questions using the prompts to
complete the email.
Hi Alex,
How are you?
1 Thanks / take / me / football stadium /
yesterday.
2 I / have / really / good / time.
3 I / never / be / football match / before.
4 What / brilliant / idea / pick up / tickets before /

so / didn’t / to wait / to / go in.
5 last / goal / be / amazing!
6 I / so / glad / our / team / win.
7 I / really / enjoy / meet / players / after /

match.
8 you / mind / I / come / with you / next week?
9 If / go, / I / pay / your / ticket.
10 Let / know / that / OK.
See you soon!

Jo
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the missing words in the sentences. 3 Complete the Second Conditional sentences with
the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
0 The friend you like the most is your best friend.
1 The other students you have lessons with are your 0 If I had (have) enough money, I would travel (travel)
c . around the world.
2 An e is someone who is the 1 I (go) to Mark’s party if
opposite of a friend. he (invite) me – but he
3 Your father’s father’s father is your hasn’t!
g . 2 Rick (come) into town
4 The people who are invited to a wedding are with us today if he (not
g . have) some homework to do.
5 Another word for friends is m . 3 If I (see) a tiger in our
6 A male equivalent of a bride is garden, I (run) into the
ab . house!
7 Aw is someone you know 4 (you / fly) to the Moon
through your job. if (you / have) the
8 As is someone that you don’t chance?
know at all. 5 Where (you / travel) to if

you (be) very rich?
/8
6 I (not buy) that
2 Choose the correct option. skateboard if I (be) you.
0 My friend Sam and I both have / make / get the It’s not worth the money.
same sense of humour. 7 If I (not watch) so
1 This rain is going / getting / being worse – it’s much TV, I (finish) my
pouring down! homework more quickly!
2 Please – let’s not argue. I don’t want to put up / 8 Mum (not be) so tired if
fall out / get on with you. she (not have) so much
3 Are you thirsty? Shall I get / put / deal you a drink? work.
4 My singing can fall / go / get on my mum’s nerves /8
sometimes!
5 It can be hard to get / take / make friends at a new
school.
6 I’ve put my clothes on, but I still need to get home /
dressed / ready to leave for school.
7 Sometimes I just can’t hang out / make / put up
with my brother’s awful music any longer!
/7
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4 Correct the relative pronouns in these sentences. 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a
There are two correct sentences. similar meaning to the first. Use between two and
0 This is the house which my grandma lives.
This is the house where my grandma lives. 0 You don’t pay attention, so you miss a lot of
1 That’s the football coach who trains our team. information.
WOULDN’T
2 My grandad’s got a garden, where has a huge tree If you paid attention, you wouldn’t miss a lot of
in it! information.
1 She doesn’t swim well, so she doesn’t often go to
3 This is the café who you can buy great ice creams. the pool.
WOULD
4 That boy over there is Joe, which I was telling you If she swam well, go to
about earlier. the pool more often.

2 He’s angry because he lost the match.
5 There’s the park which we meet our friends on IF
Sunday afternoons. He wouldn’t be lost the

match.
6 Mr James, who lives across the street, teaches 3 There’s the cinema. They show horror films there.
Maths. WHERE
There’s the cinema
7 My aunt and uncle live in Baston, who is by the sea. horror films.
4 I’ve got a racing bike. I’ve had it for two years.
THAT
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I’ve got a racing bike
USE OF ENGLISH for two years.
5 Complete the text with ONE word in each space. 5 I don’t think you should spend so much time on the
computer.
If I didn’t have a sister, I think my life 0 would be very
YOU
different. My sister, 1 is two years older
If I spend so much time
than me, is usually my best friend, but we occasionally
on the computer.
fight. She sometimes annoys me when she says she
would have more fun if I 2 a boy, /5
but I love her a lot. I can’t imagine a life /40
3
doesn’t include my sister to talk
to and to discuss problems. We live in a village
4
there aren’t many young people, so
5
I was an only child, life would be
really boring.
/5
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each 3 Rewrite the sentences and questions using the
space. Second Conditional.
1 The other students you have lessons with are 1 I haven’t got enough money to travel around
your . the world.
2 An is someone who is the If .
opposite of a friend. 2 We want to go to Mark’s party, but he hasn’t
3 Your father’s father’s father is your invited us.
. We .
4 The people who are invited to a wedding are 3 Rick wants to come into town with us today, but he
. has some homework to do.
5 Another word for friends is . Rick .
6 A male equivalent of a bride is 4 I don’t see a tiger in our garden, so I won’t run into
a . the house!
7 A is someone you know If !
through your job. 5 Do you like the idea of flying to the Moon if you
8 A is someone that you don’t have the chance?
know at all. Would ?
/8 6 I advise you not to buy that skateboard.
I .
2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of
7 I do my homework slowly because I watch
get, go, have, make or put.
so much TV!
1 My friend Sam and I both
If !
the same sense of humour.
8 Mum is always tired because she has so much
2 This rain is worse – it’s
work to do.
pouring down!
Mum .
3 If you really want to do something, I think you
should just ahead and
/8
do it. 4 Join the sentences using who, which or where.
4 Are you thirsty? Shall I Sometimes more than one answer is correct.
you a drink? 1 That’s the football coach. He trains our school
5 My singing can on my team.
mum’s nerves sometimes!
6 It can be hard to friends 2 My grandad’s got a garden. It has a huge tree in it!
at a new school.
7 Sometimes I just can’t up 3 This is the café. You can buy great ice creams here.
with my brother’s awful music any longer!
/7 4 That boy over there is Joe. I was telling you about
him earlier.
5 There’s a park near here. We meet our friends there

on Sunday afternoons.
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6 Mr James teaches Maths. He lives across the street. 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a
7 Baston is by the sea. It’s a lovely town.
0 You don’t pay attention, so you miss a lot of
information.
/7
WOULDN’T
USE OF ENGLISH If you paid attention, you wouldn’t miss a lot of
information.
5 Complete the text with ONE word in each space.
1 She doesn’t swim well, so she doesn’t often go to
If I didn’t have a sister, I think my life 0 would be very
the pool.
different. My sister, 1 is two years older
WOULD
than me, is usually my best friend, but we occasionally
If she go to the pool
fall 2 with each other. She sometimes
more often.
annoys me when she says she would have more fun
2 He’s angry because he lost the match.
if I 3 a boy, but I love her a lot. I can’t
IF
imagine a life 4 doesn’t include my
He wouldn’t lost the
sister to talk to and discuss problems. We have grown
match.
5
in a village 6 there
3 There’s the cinema. They show horror films there.
aren’t many young people, so 7
WHERE
I was an only child, life would be really boring
There’s the cinema,
because there aren’t many other teenagers to hang
horror films.
8
with.
4 I’ve got a racing bike. I’ve had it for two years.
/8 THAT
I’ve got a racing bike
for two years.
5 I don’t think you should spend so much time on the
computer.
YOU
If I spend so much
time on the computer.
6 I admire my grandfather.
UP
I my grandfather.
7 She has a good relationship with her classmates.
ALONG
She well with her
classmates.
/7
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Class:
DICTATION LISTENING
1 12 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 13 Listen to a boy talking about his family’s
hear, including the punctuation. dog and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
1 Why does Rick feel Goldie is his dog?
A He was the one who chose Goldie.
B Goldie has always liked Rick the best.
C His brothers can’t spend time with Goldie.
2 Rick says when Goldie first came home
A he cried during the day.
B he didn’t want to sleep alone at night.
C he carried Rick’s trainers around the house.
3 Rick says that when Goldie got a bit bigger
A he became better at listening to Rick.
B he still didn’t like traffic very much.
C he was too strong for Rick to take him out.
4 Rick says that when he broke his leg,
A Goldie often ran away with his socks.
B Goldie went for long walks with Rick’s dad.
C Goldie seemed to know that he was hurt.
5 What does Goldie do in the house?
/7 A He keeps the cats out of the garden.
B He barks if the family comes home late.
C
He tells everyone if a stranger comes to the
door.
6 Why does Rick’s dad take Goldie to day care now?
A He can go for long walks there.
B No one is at home to look after him.
C It’s good for him to be with other dogs.
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Class:
READING
A Luis
3 You are going to read an article about three people
and how they celebrate birthdays. For questions Often in my town, if one of my friends has
1-7, choose from the people (A, B or C). a birthday, their parents find a special place
to have it. It could be on the beach or in their
Which person …
garden. On one occasion, we all went 5
1 goes to birthday celebrations where the horse-riding and then had a party afterwards.
parents don’t stay during the party? Or sometimes they hire somewhere like a
2 says that it isn’t just friends who join in with swimming pool or a room in a sports centre
the party? so that we can do sport. That’s nice – but I
3 talks most about the different kinds of places like the smaller parties too. There are usually 10
where their friends’ birthday parties great things to eat, like pizza or burgers, ice
are held? cream and cake – things that everyone likes.
4 has friends who don’t usually go out to The main thing is that the person who’s having
celebrate their birthday? their birthday has a really great time – and we
5 tries their best to make sure their friend all work hard to make that happen. 15
enjoys their birthday? B Samuel

6 says the cost of the present isn’t the most Most of my friends prefer to have everyone at
important thing? their house for their birthdays and have a big
7 thinks that presents which someone made are party. That means we can just listen to music,
nicer than ones bought in a shop? eat our favourite foods, and sit, chat and have a 20
laugh together. Their parents usually organise
/7
it all, and then leave an older brother or sister
in charge, watching TV! And if it’s during
the summer, we can all be outside, which is
better because then we can have barbecues in 25
the garden! We all try to take a present that
our friend really wants. It doesn’t have to be
something expensive. It just shows that we
thought about them on their special day.
C Carlos 30
My friends usually like to go out and meet
everyone in a favourite café and have a meal
together for their birthdays. Parents and older
brothers and sisters come too, and it’s a lovely
atmosphere. We all give each other something 35
special as a present – sometimes people make
things themselves, which I think is actually
better than buying a present from a shop
because your friend will probably keep the
thing you made for a very long time. I always 40
look forward to other people’s parties – and
my own, of course!
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Class:
WRITING
4 Complete the story with ONE word in each space.
Have you 0 ever had a really difficult morning? I

1
!2 week, I needed
to go to guitar practice for a school performance.
And I was late! I knew 3 I took the
bus, I wouldn’t get there on time, so I asked my
mum to help.
‘Sorry, Harry,’ she said, ‘I would help you if I
4
have so much to do today.’
Just 5 , my older brother Rob
came home. And Rob’s the 6
of person who will help anybody if he can, so I
asked him. ‘OK,’ he said, ‘jump into my car and I’ll
give you a lift.’ During the journey we chatted to
7
other, and I found we had a lot
more in 8 than I’d thought – he even
likes the same music as me!
I think we’ll understand each other better
9
now on. And he even got me
to guitar practice on time. So – all’s well that
10
well!
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Class:
DICTATION LISTENING
1 12 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 13 Listen to a boy talking about his family’s
hear, including the punctuation. dog. Complete the sentences with ONE word in each
space. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.
1 decided to call
the dog ‘Goldie’.
2 The first problem that Goldie caused was that he
.
3 Goldie’s behaviour improved, and he started to
when Rick asked
him to.
4 When Rick broke his leg, Goldie sat and kept him
.
5 The reason Goldie makes a good guard dog is
that he barks at .
6 These days, Goldie stays in a
during the day.
/6
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Class:
READING
Luis
3 You are going to read an article about three people
and how they celebrate birthdays. Read the text and Often in my town, if one of my friends has
answer the questions. a birthday, their parents find a special place
1 What does Luis think of the type of parties his
to have it. It could be on the beach or in their
garden. Occasionally, they will arrange a 5
friends’ parents sometimes organise?
surprise like going to see a favourite band
play. Or sometimes they hire somewhere like
a swimming pool or a room in a sports centre
2 How does Luis show that he is a supportive friend? so that we can do sport. That’s nice – but I like
the smaller parties too. There are usually 10
great things to eat, like pizza or burgers – things
3 What does Samuel say parents usually do? that everyone likes. The most important thing
is that the person who’s having their birthday
has a really good time – and we all work hard
to make that happen. 15
4 How does Samuel justify not spending much
money on a present? Samuel
Most of my friends prefer to have everyone at
their house for their birthdays. That means
5 What does Carlos mean by ‘a lovely atmosphere’? we can just listen to music, eat our favourite
foods, and sit and chat. Their parents usually 20
organise it all, and then leave an older brother
6 Why does Carlos think a present from a shop isn’t or sister in charge, watching TV! And if it’s
during the summer, we can hang out together
the best option to give a good friend?
outside, which we love the best because then
we can have barbecues and play games in 25
the garden! We all try to take a present that
7 Which type of birthday (Luis, Samuel or Carlos) do our friend really wants. It doesn’t need to be
you like the sound of, and why? something really special or expensive. It just
shows that we thought about them on their
special day. 30
/7 Carlos
My friends usually like to meet everyone in
a favourite café and have a meal together for
their birthdays. Parents and older brothers
and sisters come too, and it’s a lovely 35
atmosphere because we all get on so well
together. We all give each other something
special as a present – sometimes people make
things themselves, which I think is actually
better than buying a present from a shop 40
because your friend will probably keep the
thing you made for a very long time. I always
look forward to other people’s parties – and
my own, of course!
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Class:
WRITING
4 Complete the story with ONE word in each space
(1-5). Then answer the questions (6-10) below.
Have you ever had a really difficult morning? I

have! 1 week, I needed to go
to guitar practice for a school performance. And I
was late! I knew 2 I took the bus,
I wouldn’t get there on time, so I asked my mum to
help. ‘Sorry, Harry,’ she said, ‘I would help you if I
didn’t have so much to do today.’
Just 3 , my older brother Rob
came home. And Rob’s the sort of person who will
help anybody if he can, so I asked him. ‘OK,’ he
said, ‘jump into my car and I’ll give you a lift.’
During the journey we chatted to each other, and
I found we had a lot more in 4
than I’d thought – he even likes the same music as
me!
I think we’ll understand each other better from now
on. And he even got me to guitar practice on time.
So, all’s well that 5 well!
Now give examples from the story of the following:

Time words/phrases that show the order of events:
6
7
One sentence that introduces a character:
8
One sentence that sets the scene:

9
One example of direct speech:

10
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Match 1-8 with A-I to make sentences. 3 Complete the sentences with these words and
expressions. Sometimes more than one answer is
0 We’re buying some cooking equipment for D correct.
1 I can’t wait to swim in the sea on our
don’t have to don’t need to have to must
2 On our holiday, we want to explore mustn’t (x2) needs ought should
3 I’d love to go on a long sea
0 My mum’s a doctor, so she often needs to work at
4 You have to carry all your things on
weekends.
5 Making a video is a good way to share
1 You drive fast here –
6 We’re at the top of the hotel, so we’ve got
there’s a speed limit!
7 We still need to go and get our tickets for
2 There’s a good train service to the city, so we
8 Our hotel’s got a pool, a gym and a cinema –
drive there.
3 You to go to the doctor
A voyage.
about your sore leg.
B an experience.
4 In the UK, drivers drive
C great facilities!
on the left.
D our camping trip.
5 You pack a jumper as
E the excursion.
it will be very warm there in August – even at night.
F different places.
6 It’s my grandma’s birthday tomorrow, so I
G a wonderful view.
remember to ring her
H beach holiday.
in the morning.
I a backpacking holiday.
7 We forget to take
/8 towels to the beach.
2 Choose the correct option. 8 I think you ask your

teacher for help with your homework.
Hi Jake,
We’re finally here on our holiday! We’re at a campsite /8
by the sea in Wales, so there’s no need to take a 4 Complete the sentences with must, can’t, might,
0
passport / torch! The journey was hard, though. could or may. Sometimes more than one answer is
correct.
We nearly missed our train and my 1 sun cream /
rucksack was really heavy to carry. And I lost my 2 map 0 This bag must belong to Adriana. It’s got her name
/ sleeping bag somewhere, so we had to buy another on it.
for me to sleep in. But the place is great, and the 3 1 That be Sam calling me. He’s
trunks / guidebook shows some great places nearby in Australia – and it’s the middle of the night there!
to visit. Now I’m sitting on the beach, covered in 4 2 If people don’t use the sports centre, it
tent / sun cream. It’s very hot! I need my 5 sunglasses / close down.
passport too, to protect my eyes. And I’m wearing my 3 My money be in my purse.
new 6 trunks / rucksack, ready to go into the water. But I put it in there this morning.
first I think I’ll go and have a rest inside our 7 torch / 4 Dad said there be a storm
tent! later this evening.
See you! 5 That be the bus to the centre.
Robert It says ‛City’ on it.
/7
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Class:
6 Ali isn’t at school this morning, but I’m not sure why. 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a
She be ill – or maybe she’s similar meaning to the first. Use between two and
just late!
7 Mum says this is my book, but it 0 I suggest you bring a cap with you on the
be. I never read thrillers. excursion.
SHOULD
/7
You should bring a cap with you on the excursion.
USE OF ENGLISH 1 If I were you, I’d try the new restaurant.
OUGHT
5 Read the text and choose the correct option
(A, B, C or D). You the new
restaurant.
Hi Joe, 2 It isn’t necessary to bring any money to the party.
HAVE
I’m really looking forward to our trip next week.
You any money to
Have you got everything ready? Mum’s just told me
the party.
the weather forecast is not good, so we 0 to
3 I’m sure this is the right house because I recognise
take waterproof jackets. In fact, it 1 rain a lot,
the front door.
so bring waterproof boots too! I think we 2 to
BE
meet up, maybe tomorrow, to decide what food
This the right
we 3 buy to take with us. We 4 take too
house because I recognise the front door.
much because we don’t want our bags to be too
4 It’s impossible that she has a dog because she
heavy, but there 5 be shops on the way where
hates them.
we can get what we need.
HAVE
She a dog
0 A must B need because she hates them.
C should D could 5 I’m thinking about going to art classes.
1 A can’t B can MAY
C must D might I to art classes.
2 A ought B should /5
C can D must
3 A need B have to /40
C ought D don’t have to
4 A don’t have to B must
C shouldn’t D can
5 A can B couldn’t
C ought not to D must
/5
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Class:
VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the missing words in the sentences. 3 Complete the sentences with modal verbs.
Sometimes more than one answer is correct.
1 I can’t wait to swim in the sea on our
b h . 1 My mum’s a doctor, so she often
2 On our holiday, we want to e work at weekends.
different places. 2 There’s a good train service to the city, so we

3 I’d love to go on a long sea v . drive there.
I love travelling on the water! 3 You go to the doctor
4 You have to carry all your things on a about your sore leg. That’s my advice.
b holiday. 4 In the UK, drivers drive
5 We’re buying some cooking equipment for our on the left.
c t . 5 You pack a jumper as it
6 We’re at the top of the hotel, so we’ve got a will be very warm there in August – even at night.
wonderful v . 6 It’s my grandma’s birthday tomorrow, so I

7 We still need to go and get our tickets for the remember to ring her in
e to the castle. the morning.
8 Our hotel’s got a pool, a gym and a cinema – 7 We remember to take
great f , in fact! towels to the beach.

8 I think you ask your
/8
teacher for help with your homework.
2 Complete the words and expressions in the text. /8
Hi Jake,
4 Complete the sentences with must, can’t, might,
We’re finally here on our holiday! We’re at a campsite
could or may, and a suitable verb. Sometimes more
by the sea in Wales, so there’s no need to take a than one answer is correct.
1
pass ! The journey was hard, 1 This bag to
though. We nearly missed our train and my Adriana. It’s got her name on it.
2
ruck was really heavy to carry. 2 That Sam calling
And I lost my 3 sleeping me. He’s in Australia – and it’s the middle of the
somewhere, so we had to buy another for me night there!
to sleep in. But the place is great, and the 3 If people don’t use the sports centre, it
4
guide shows some great places down.
nearby to visit. Now I’m sitting on the beach, covered 4 My money in my
in 5 sun . It’s very hot! I need my purse. I put it in there this morning.
6
sun too, to protect my eyes. 5 Dad said there
And I’m wearing my new 7 swim , a storm later this evening. I really hope not!
ready to go into the water. But first I think I’ll go and 6 Ali isn’t at school this morning, but I’m not sure why.
have a rest inside our tent! She ill – or maybe
See you! she’s just late!
Julia 7 Mum says this is Tom’s book, but it
/7 . He never
reads thrillers.
/7
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Class:

(A, B, C or D).
0 I suggest you bring a cap with you on the excursion.
SHOULD
Hi Joe,
You should bring a cap with you on the excursion.
I’m really looking forward to our trip next week. 1 If I were you, I’d try the new restaurant.
Have you got everything ready? Mum’s just told me OUGHT
the weather forecast is not good, so we 0 to You the new
take waterproof jackets. In fact, it 1 rain a restaurant.
lot, so bring waterproof boots too! Mum said she 2 It isn’t necessary to bring any money to the party.
2
me some new ones when we go to town on HAVE
Saturday. I think we 3 to meet up, maybe You any money to
tomorrow, so that we can decide what food we the party.
4
buy to take with us. We 5 take too much 3 I’m sure this is the right house because I recognise
because we don’t want our bags to be too heavy, the front door.
but there 6 be shops on the way where we can BE
get what we need. I 7 to make a list today, but This the right
then I thought it would be better to do it together. house because I recognise the front door.
4 It’s impossible that she has a dog because she
0 A must B need hates them.
C should D could HAVE
1 A can’t B can She a dog
C must D might because she hates them.
2 A will bought B would buy 5 I’m thinking about going to art classes.
C buys D is buying MAY
3 A ought B should I to art classes.
C can D must 6 I intended to get up early but I didn’t hear my alarm.
4 A need B have to GOING
C ought D don’t have to I early but
5 A don’t have to B must I didn’t hear my alarm.
C shouldn’t D can 7 The boy nearly fell in the water but his dad caught
6 A can B couldn’t him in time.
C ought not to D must ABOUT
7 A was going B am going The boy in the
C will go D go water but his dad caught him in time.
/7 8 I had no idea about his reaction to the news.

REACT
I had no idea how he
to the news.
/8
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 14 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 15 Listen to the interview and answer
hear, including the punctuation. right (✓) or wrong (✗).
✓ ✗
1 Karen got the idea for her current

job when she was working as a
travel agent.
2 Karen gives the example of people

who can’t see well that need help
when travelling.
3 Karen says that on her company’s

holidays, people can go camping
if they wish.
4 Karen’s company hires people with

particular skills to help the teenagers
with special needs.
5 Karen admits that her holidays can

be a little more expensive than some
others.
6 Karen points out that museums are

usually suitable places to take people
/7 with special needs.
7 Karen was pleased that they managed

to get one teenager, Nina, to go
swimming.
/7
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READING
An unusual classroom
3 You are going to read an article about unusual
education. Read the text and choose the correct
by education correspondent Jenna Ray
answer (A, B or C). Many teenagers attend schools to study subjects
1 Jenna says that some school-age teenagers now like Geography, Science and Maths. But for a rising
A
get extra lessons in some subjects with their number their main place of learning is at home,
where their parents become their teachers.
teachers after school.
And some families go even further and give up 5
B do all their lessons at home with their parents.
the family home to take their children on
C have a special teacher who comes to their
round-the-world trips! They feel that seeing
home to teach them. everything for yourself is a better education than
2 Jenna explains that parents who take their children learning about it in a classroom.
travelling One such couple are Ben and Emma Banks, with 10
A often have to leave the family home because of teenage children Dan and Fiona. They’ve travelled
their jobs. around Europe with their car and caravan,
B feel they want to give their children practical stopping at places of interest – and Dan and Fiona
experience of the world.
take part in the planning. The children both check
out ideas from guidebooks about areas they’d 15
C think it encourages their children to read more.
like to see. But then the whole family has to agree
3 What does Jenna say about teenagers Dan and before they set off.
Fiona?
Ben and Emma are both school teachers and
A They’ve stayed in lots of different decided to take a year off work, and take the
accommodation around Europe. children out of school. Ben teaches Science, so 20
B They always choose where the family visits on he looks after those lessons, plus the Maths and
their travels. Geography. Emma teaches Art but also speaks a
C They help in the research to find somewhere number of languages, so between them they can
cover many different classes, and if they feel
interesting to go.
they’re not skilled in something, they look it up 25
4 Jenna says that Dan and Fiona’s parents
online.
A have the skills required to teach their children.
Says Dan, ‘It’s brilliant that we’re not limited to
B have a knowledge of similar subjects. the classroom to learn things. It’s helped me to
C have access to online classes if they need them. really know how things work, for example, rather
5 What is Dan’s opinion about the education he’s than just remember facts. Everywhere we go, we 30
getting? find opportunities linked to various subjects, like
A He’s got a better understanding of things. Maths – working out average plane speeds, and so
on at the airport, or Biology – studying the wildlife
B He’s learnt to remember facts better.
around a river.’
C He’s studying a really wide range of subjects.
Fiona agrees with her brother, but adds, ‘While 35
6 Fiona sometimes wishes that
I’ve enjoyed it all, I do sometimes miss sleeping
A she was back at school.
in my own room in our house, and just going
B she could live in their house again. into town with friends at the weekends. We still
C she could have contact with her friends. keep in touch with friends, though, and we can
/6 watch programmes on our laptops, so it’s not too 40
bad. And I wouldn’t want to swap places with my
classmates for anything!’
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Class:
WRITING 6 I’ll / read / my book / I’m waiting.
4 Write sentences using the prompts and before, after,

while, when, until or as soon as. Sometimes more
than one answer is correct. 7 I can’t / buy / a new phone / I’ve saved / enough
0 Dad / has promised / to call us / he gets / to money.
the USA.
Dad has promised to call us as soon as he gets to the USA.
1 Mum / says / I / can’t / have / a party / I’m 18. 8 I’m / going to / open / Gran’s present / it arrives!
I’m too excited to wait!
2 we / leave / I’ll / have / a sandwich. I’m hungry!

9 I always / listen / to music / I’m doing / my
homework.
3 I’m / at / school / I / always / eat / in / the canteen.
10 I’m going to / have a rest / this long walk. I’m

4 I’ll watch TV / I’ve finished / my homework. exhausted!
5 my dad / opened / the door, / the dog / ran out – /10

immediately!
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 14 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 15 Listen to the interview and complete the
hear, including the punctuation. sentences with ONE or TWO words in each space.
1 Karen used to work as part of the
on flights.
2 She decided to help people with
.
3 Some of the adventure activities at Karen’s holiday
company include ,
cycling, climbing and scuba diving.
4 The company tries to keep the holidays as
, or inexpensive, as
possible.
5 Karen says it can be difficult to take people in
a wheelchair on a visit to a
.
6 Nina, a blind teenager on holiday, was scared
of .
7 Nina and her family went with a swimming teacher
to a and she loved
/7 swimming.
/7
Name:
Class:
An unusual classroom
by education correspondent Jenna Ray
A D
Ben and Emma are both school teachers. They Many teenagers attend schools to study subjects
decided to take a year off, and take the children like Geography, Science and Maths. But for an 25
out of school. Ben teaches Science, so he increasing number their main place of learning
looks after those lessons, plus the Maths and is at home, where their parents become their
Geography. Emma teaches Art but also speaks 5 teachers.
several languages. Between them they can teach E
a number of different classes, and if they feel One such couple are Ben and Emma Banks,
they don’t have the experience or knowledge in with teenage children Dan and Fiona. They’ve 30
something, they look it up online. travelled around Europe with their car and
B caravan, stopping at sites of interest – and
And some families go even further and give up 10 Dan and Fiona take part in the planning. The
the family home to take their children on children research ideas from guidebooks about
round-the-world trips! They feel that seeing regions they’d like to see. But then the whole 35
and experiencing everything for yourself family has to agree before they set off.
is a better education than acquiring the F
information in a classroom. 15
Says Dan, ‘It’s fantastic that we’re not limited
C to the classroom to learn things. It’s helped me
Fiona agrees with her brother, but adds, ‘While to get a grasp of how things work, rather than
I’ve enjoyed it all, I do sometimes miss just remember facts. Everywhere we go, we 40
sleeping in my own bedroom in our house, find opportunities related to a wide range of
and just going into town with friends at the subjects, like Maths – working out average plane
weekends. We still keep in touch with everyone, 20 speeds at the airport; or Biology – studying the
though, and we can watch stuff on our laptops, wildlife around a river.’
so it’s not too bad. And I wouldn’t want to swap
places with my classmates for anything!’
READING 4 Now match the paragraphs A-F with the sub-

headings below. There is one extra sub-heading you
3 You are going to read an article about unusual do not need to use.
education. Read the text and put the paragraphs
A-F in the correct order. Sub-headings:
Paragraphs A positive view

A family plan
1
Two professionals
2
Mixed feelings
3
The way classrooms were
4
Home schooling
5
Expanding horizons
6
/3
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Class:
WRITING 7 I’ll read my book until I’m waiting.
5 Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences.

One sentence is correct.
8 I’m going to open Gran’s present as soon as it is
1 Dad has promised to call us as soon he gets to
arriving! I’m too excited to wait!
the USA.
9 While I always listen to music I’m doing my

2 Mum says I can’t have a party while I’m 18.
homework.
3 Before we’ll leave, I’ll have a sandwich.

10 I’m going to have a rest as soon as this long walk.
I’m exhausted!
4 I’m at school when I always eat in the canteen.
/10
5 I’ll watch TV after I’ve finished my homework.
/30
6 Before my dad opened the door, the dog ran

out – immediately!
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the missing words in the sentences. 3 Correct the verb form in these sentences using the
Present Simple Passive or Past Simple Passive.
0 As a punishment for a serious crime, people usually
have to go to p r i s o n. 0 Lots of fish are catch in this river every year.
1 The police tried to catch the criminal, but he Lots of fish are caught in this river every year.
managed to e . 1 I was drove to school by my mum yesterday.
2 Unfortunately, this building was badly damaged by
v . 2 My phone was hiding under my bed!
3 There was a r at the local bank
yesterday. 3 The thieves are chased along the street.
4 Aw is someone who saw what
happened in a crime. 4 I often ask about my unusual name by friends.
5 Ab is what happens when
someone steals things from your house. 5 Detective stories were still read by young people
6 You may need the help of a l if you have nowadays.
a problem with the police.

7 The thief left f at the 6 These old coins and notes can’t use anymore.
scene of the crime.
8 The police caught the s that they 7 Hundreds of novels is sold here every week.
think was responsible for the crime.
8 Some of the Sherlock Holmes stories was written in
/8
the 19th century.
2 Complete the sentences with these words. There are
two extra words.
/8
arrest break chase interview jump look
push rob steal solve 4 Choose the correct option.
0 Police want to interview any witnesses that were at 0 He can’t / must have been the burglar. The police
the scene. said it was a woman.
1 The police had to the criminal 1 They might / must have gone out. They aren’t
through the shopping centre. answering the door.
2 Don’t leave your bicycle unlocked because 2 I’m not sure where my purse is. I can’t / might have
someone will it. left it at school.
3 The police will someone if they’re 3 The police can’t / must have solved the crime. The
sure the person is guilty. criminal isn’t in prison yet.
4 Sherlock Holmes used to for clues 4 Carla could / can’t have decided to walk here.
with his magnifying glass. That would explain why she is late.
5 The thief managed to over a wall 5 We don’t know who that girl was. It must / might
and run away. have been her sister.
6 Let’s hope detectives can the 6 The thieves can’t / could have climbed over that
crime committed in town last week. wall. It’s too high!
7 If someone manages to into a 7 The burglar can’t / must have got in through the
house, they will probably take something. window. Someone left it open.
/7 /7
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USE OF ENGLISH
5 Read the text and choose the correct option 6 Complete the text with ONE word in each space.
(A, B, C or D).
Last night a statue 0 was stolen from the city museum,
but the story has a happy ending. The statue was
Fantastic Mr. Fox is an animated film that
found 1 the police in the car park next
0
in 2009. It tells the story of a family of foxes
to the museum. The thieves must 2 tried
and their fight with three nasty farmers. Although
to carry it, but it was too heavy to lift into their van.
it 1 as a comedy film, there are some scary
The police suspect that one of the museum guards
moments as well. Mr. Fox 2 died when the
could have 3 responsible because the
farmers attacked the family, but he managed
alarm didn’t go off which means it 4
to escape. The film is based on a novel that
have been turned on when the museum closed. The
3
by Roald Dahl and it was nominated for
guards 5 interviewed this morning and
an Oscar, which it might 4 , but in the end it
the police have arrested one of them.
was defeated by the film Up. It 5 shown at
/5
cinemas anymore, but you can find it on streaming
channels. /40
0 A is made B made
C was made D makes
1 A known B is known
C knows D are known
2 A could have B can have
C must have D would have
3 A was writing B is writing
C is written D was written
4 A win B have won
C has won D won
5 A is B isn’t
C was D wasn’t
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with these words. There are 3 Rewrite the sentences using the Passive form. Add
four extra words. by where necessary.
burglary case commit damage escape 1 People catch lots of fish in this river.
fingerprints lawyer prison robbery suspect
vandals witness
2 My mum drove me to school yesterday.
1 As a punishment for a serious crime, people usually
have to go to . 3 Two police officers chased the thieves along the
2 The police tried to catch the criminal, but he street.
managed to .
3 Unfortunately, this building was badly damaged 4 Friends often ask me about my unusual name.
by .
4 There was a(n) at the local 5 Young people still read detective stories nowadays.
bank yesterday.
5 A(n) is someone who saw 6 You can’t use these old coins and notes anymore.
what happened in a crime.
6 A(n) is what happens when 7 This shop sells hundreds of crime novels.
someone steals things from your house.
7 The thief left at the scene of 8 Conan Doyle wrote some of the Sherlock Holmes
the crime. stories in the 19th century.
8 The police caught the that
they think was responsible for the crime.
/8
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4 Complete the sentences with a modal verb and the
2 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each correct form of the verb in brackets. Sometimes
space. more than one answer is correct.
1 The police had to the criminal 1 They . They aren’t answering
through the shopping centre. the door. (go out)
2 Don’t leave your bicycle unlocked because 2 I’m not sure where my purse is.
someone will it. I it at school. (leave)
3 The police will someone if they’re 3 The police the crime. The
sure the person is guilty. criminal isn’t in prison yet. (solve)
4 Sherlock Holmes used to for clues 4 Carla to walk here.
with his magnifying glass. That would explain why she is late. (decide)
5 The thief managed to over a wall 5 We don’t know who that girl was.
and run away. It her sister. (be)
6 Let’s hope detectives can the 6 The thieves over that wall.
crime committed in town last week. It’s too high! (climb)
7 If someone manages to into a 7 The burglar in through the
house, they will probably take something. window. Someone left it open. (get)
/7 /7
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USE OF ENGLISH
5 Read the text and choose the correct option 6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the
(A, B, C or D). words in CAPITALS.
0 The sports documentary was rather uninteresting,
Fantastic Mr. Fox is an animated film that I prefer programmes about nature. INTERESTING
0
in 2009. It tells the story of a family of foxes 1 He was eliminated from the game show because
and their fight with three nasty farmers. Although it he gave two answers. CORRECT
1
as a comedy film, there are some scary 2 It’s that our football team are all
moments as well. The tree where the foxes lived much younger than our opponents. FAIR
2
by the farmers and Mr. Fox 3 died, but 3 You have to wait.
he managed to escape. Mr. Fox worked as a Don’t be . PATIENT
reporter, but he secretly liked being a thief and the 4 There was a very bird in
farmers got more and more annoyed when their the garden this morning. I’ve never seen anything
chickens 4 stolen. The main characters, Mr. like it. USUAL
and Mrs. Fox, 5 by George Clooney and Meryl 5 He prefers to write on a computer because his
Streep. The film is based on a novel that 6 by handwriting is . LEGIBLE
Roald Dahl and it was nominated for an Oscar, 6 That information is because it
which it might 7 , but in the end it was doesn’t answer my question. RELEVANT
defeated by the film Up. It 8 shown at cinemas 7 It’s totally to tell lies to a friend.
anymore, but you can find it on streaming HONEST
channels.
/7
0 A is made B made
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C was made D makes
1 A known B is known
C knows D are known
2 A were destroying B destroyed
C was destroyed D were destroyed
3 A could have B can have
C must have D would have
4 A had B have
C were D was
5 A is voiced B are voiced
C voice D be voice
6 A was writing B is writing
C is written D was written
7 A win B have won
C has won D won
8 A is B isn’t
C was D wasn’t
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 16 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 17 Listen to the interview and complete the
hear, including the punctuation. sentences with ONE or TWO words in each space.
1 Maisie says there’s a big
behind her aunt’s house.
2 Auntie Sheila went to a
with Maisie’s cousins, and then to the cinema.
3 The family knew there was a problem when they
saw the of their home.
4 They found that Steven’s
wasn’t in his room.
5 Maisie suggests the burglar was frightened by the
, who comes in the
afternoons.
6 The burglar got into the house by using a
that was outside.
/6
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READING
Switch on any TV channel nowadays and
3 You are going to read an article about detective you can expect there’ll be a detective series
series on TV. Read the text and answer right (✓),
wrong (✗) or doesn’t say (DS). Correct the sentences showing. Some of them, like Sherlock, are
that are wrong. based on a well-known fictional detective
from books. Others are produced especially 5
✓ ✗ DS
for television.
1 The detectives in crime But wherever the stories come from, the
series can be from books or
created by TV writers.
programmes are very popular, and they’re
watched by millions of people in many
2 Detective series are more countries all around the world. And some 10
popular in some countries
of the programmes can be twenty years
than in others.
old, yet they’re still shown regularly on TV
3 Even older shows can still channels, and get huge audiences. And a new
attract lots of viewers. generation of viewers is enjoying detective
series just as much. 15
4 Younger people seem to
like detective shows more So why are these detective stories so popular?
than older people.
They all involve crimes of some kind, and in
5 Some of the stories in real life this amount of crime wouldn’t be
detective shows are easy to read about in the newspapers. But
similar to crime stories in
newspapers.
perhaps because they’re in a TV show, they 20
don’t have the same effect on us anymore.
6 There are always enough Or perhaps the aim of the show is that while
good clues to allow the
viewers to solve the crime. you’re watching, you can try to work out who
committed the crime – and solve it more
7 Crime fiction is much better quickly than the detective! That’s always 25
than it used to be.
good fun – but occasionally it’s not possible
because the detective reveals something at
the last minute that we couldn’t possibly
know – and then we feel disappointed!
Crime fiction books are also read by many 30
people too. Years ago they weren’t seen as
very serious literature, but now more and
more people are buying them and enjoying
them. And the quality of the writing has
grown enormously. Happy reading! 35
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WRITING
4 The words in bold are in the wrong place. Put the words in the correct place.
Fancy-dress thieves
Several hundred thousand pounds were
0
driven stolen from the Braxton town-centre
branch of Central Bank yesterday. The crime took
place at around 2.30 p.m.
According to police, four men were

1
so running out of the bank
and jumping into a waiting car. They were
wearing fancy-dress costumes 2 to
as to hide their identities. The men were
3
stolen away at high speed and
4
is last spotted heading for the
motorway. The car is 5
later
found abandoned at Crammond Heath. It
6
were thought that a second
car was used in7
continue
their journey. Their costumes seen
8
discovered nearby.
Several witnesses are being questioned by
detectives 9 were order to obtain
clearer descriptions. However, anyone who was
in the town centre, or who saw the speeding car,
10
was asked to contact the police
straightaway.
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 16 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 17 Listen to the interview and answer
hear, including the punctuation. the questions.
1 What prevents people from seeing Auntie Sheila’s
house?
2 What did Maisie’s aunt and cousins do

immediately after lunch?
3 Which TWO of the following items were stolen?

laptop
phone
tablet
watch
4 Where did everyone go as soon as they entered the
house?
/7 5 Which regular visitor to the house do they think

could have scared the burglar?
6 Which item was Auntie Sheila upset about?
/6
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Class:
Switch on any TV channel nowadays and the

chances are you’ll come across a detective
series. Some of them, like Sherlock, are based
on a well-known fictional detective from books.
Others are designed especially for television. 5
But wherever the stories come from, the

programmes are extremely popular, and they’re
watched by a global audience of millions. And
some of the programmes can be as much as
twenty years old – or even more – yet they’re 10
still broadcast regularly on TV channels, and
get enormous viewing figures. And now a new
generation of viewers is coming on board and are quickly than the detective! That’s always great 25
enjoying detective series just as much. fun, but every now and then, it’s not possible
So why are these detective stories so popular? 15 because the detective reveals a hidden fact at
They all involve crimes of some kind, and in the last minute that we couldn’t possibly know
real life this volume of crime wouldn’t be – and then we feel cheated!
easy for us to cope with if it appeared in the Crime fiction books are also popular too. Years 30
newspapers. But perhaps because they’re in ago they weren’t seen as very serious literature,
a TV show, they don’t have the same effect 20 but now more and more people are buying
on us anymore. them and enjoying them. And the quality of the
Or perhaps the best aspect of the show is that writing has grown enormously, to the point that
while you’re watching, you can try to work out even non-crime fiction fans are finding them a 35
who committed the crime – and solve it more challenging read!
READING 4 Find words or expressions in the text that have the

same meaning as phrases 1-4.
3 You are going to read an article about detective
series on TV. Read the text and answer the questions 1 it is likely that
in your own words.
1 Why are detective stories so popular these days? 2 the people watching a TV show
3 across the world

2 What age group watches detective stories?
4 (that is/are) shown on TV
3 What does the text say about the quality of /4

detective stories on TV and crime fiction books?
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WRITING
5 Find and correct the ten wrong words in this crime report.
Fancy-dress thieves
Several hundred thousand pounds were stolen
from the Braxton town-centre branch of Central
Bank yesterday. The crime took place at around
2.30 p.m.
According to police, four men were driven running
out of the bank and jumping into a waiting car.
They were wearing fancy-dress costumes in as
to hide their identities. The men were seen away
at high speed and is last spotted heading for the
motorway. The car were later found abandoned at
Crammond Heath. It were thought that a second
car was used in continue their journey. Their
costumes is later discovered nearby.
Several witnesses are being questioned by
detectives to order to obtain clearer descriptions.
However, anyone who was in the Kent Square area
of town, or who saw the speeding car, was asked to
contact the police straightaway.
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
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VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Choose the correct option. 3 Rewrite the statements and questions.
0 I’ve got to finish a painting for my Art / Music / 0 Mateo: What are you doing, Isabella?
Cookery class. Mateo asked Isabella what she was doing.
1 I’m working on a critical thinking / written exam / 1 Isabella: I’m getting ready for my Art class on Saturday.
project with my classmate David at the moment. Isabella said she for
2 I’m sure Peter will do well in his IT career. He’s so her Art class on Saturday.
lazy / creative / hard-working. 2 Mateo: Who do you usually go with?
3 I’m studying hard, but I’m not taking / making / Mateo asked her with.
doing any progress. 3 Isabella: I go with Camila, my classmate.
4 I don’t know what this word means, so I’ll look it Isabella said with
over / around / up. Camila, her classmate.
5 My performance / test / general knowledge in the 4 Mateo: Have you done much art before?
Maths exam won’t be very good, sadly. Mateo asked her
6 I’d be good at a job involving revising / teamwork / much art before.
memorising, because I enjoy working with others. 5 Isabella: We’ve been to several classes.
7 We’ve studied a lot of amazing writers in our Isabella told him to
Biology / Citizenship / Literature class. several classes.
8 John has written some fantastic stories for 6 Mateo: Did you enjoy it?
homework. He’s very confident / creative / Mateo asked her it.
hard-working. 7 Isabella: We had a great time.
Isabella said that
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a great time.
2 Complete the sentences with these words. 8 Mateo: Will you definitely keep it up?
fill get hand make mess revise study take Mateo asked her
definitely keep it up.
0 If you have exams, you have to study hard before
you take them. /8
1 I need to in my Maths homework 4 Choose the correct sentence, A or B.
tomorrow.
0 A Billy offered that buy lunch for everyone.
2 Alejandro’s teacher told him not to
B
Billy offered to buy lunch for everyone.
about in class.
1 A They told us to not wait for them.
3 Have you managed to all the
B
They told us not to wait for them.
work we’ve done for the test?
2 A I asked Mum to help me with my homework.
4 I’d like to a look at the new music
B
I asked Mum helps me with my homework.
shop in town.
3 A Kerim suggested that Jack revises with him.
5 We need to in this form to go on
B
Kerim suggested Jack revise with him.
the school trip.
4 A She told to me to drink my tea while it was hot.
6 I hate it when I silly mistakes in an
B
She told me to drink my tea while it was hot.
exam.
5 A We asked Dad to look over our project.
7 Sarah wants to on with her
B
We asked Dad looking over our project.
homework as soon as she gets home tonight.
6 A I offered to test Zoe on her French verbs.
/7 B
I offered test to Zoe on her French verbs.
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Class:
7 A Mum told me not stay up late before my exam. 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a
B
Mum told me not to stay up late before my similar meaning to the first. Use between two and
exam.
0 ‘I have a lot of work to do,’ she said.
/7
SHE
USE OF ENGLISH She said she had a lot of work to do.
5 Read the text and choose the correct option 1 ‘I’ll see you tomorrow,’ said James.
(A, B, C or D). ME
James said that he the
Wow! This year at school has been really hard. Our next day.
teachers told us that it 0 a difficult year, but I 2 ‘Do you fancy going out for a meal?’
didn’t believe them until now. They gave us some she asked him.
good advice though. Our History teacher advised IF
1
a little bit every day, so that we would She asked him going
remember things more easily. The Maths teacher out for a meal.
was great and 2 to give us extra exercises 3 ‘Why don’t you get up early to study?’ Nicky said.
whenever we weren’t sure about how to solve a SUGGESTED
problem. We get on well with each other in class Nicky up early
too, which helps. When I did really badly in a to study.
Spanish test, a classmate asked me if 3 some 4 ‘Don’t touch the plants!’ the gardener said.
help and said he 4 a website to practise NOT
grammar and vocabulary. My parents have been The gardener told me
supportive as well and told me 5 too much. the plants.
5 ‘What did you see on holiday?’ she asked.
SEEN
0 A will be B is being
She asked me on
C would be D has been
holiday.
1 A to us to study B to us study
C us studying D us to study
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2 A offered B told /40
C said D advised
3 A do I want B did I want
C I wanted D I want
4 A find B found
C had found D will find
5 A not to worry B to not worry
C not worrying D I don’t worry
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Class:
VOCABULARY GRAMMAR
1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 3 Rewrite the statements and questions in reported
these words and expressions. There are four extra speech.
words and expressions.
1 Mateo: What are you doing, Isabella?
Art create hard work lazy Literature
look make memorise perform
project team test 2 Isabella: I’m just getting ready for my Art class
tomorrow.
1 I’m working on a(n) with my
classmate David at the moment.
3 Mateo: Who do you usually go with?
2 John has written some fantastic stories for
homework. He’s very .
4 Isabella: With Camila, my classmate.
3 I’m studying hard, but I’m not
any progress.
5 Mateo: So have you done much art before?
4 I don’t know what this word means, so I’m
it up.
6 Isabella: We’ve been to several classes.
5 My in the Maths exam won’t
be very good, sadly.
7 Mateo: Did you enjoy it?
6 I’d be good at a job involving ,
because I enjoy working with others.
8 Isabella: Yes, we had a great time – I’ll definitely
7 We’ve studied a lot of amazing writers in our
keep going!
class.
8 I’m sure Peter will do well in his career. He’s so
.
/8
/8 4 Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 They told to us to not wait for them.
2 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each
space.
1 I need to in my Maths homework 2 I offered test Zoe on her French verbs.
tomorrow.
2 Alejandro’s teacher told him not to 3 I asked if Mum help me with my homework.
about in class.
3 Have you managed to all the 4 Kerim suggested if Jack revises with him.
work we’ve done for the test?
4 I’d like to a look at the new music 5 She told that me drink my tea while it was hot.
shop in town.
5 We need to in this form to go on 6 Billy offered that he buy lunch for everyone.
the school trip. Have you got a pen?
6 I hate it when I silly mistakes in an 7 Mum said me don’t stay up late before my exam.
exam.
7 Sarah wants to on with her /7
homework as soon as she gets home tonight.
/7
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Class:

(A, B, C or D).
0 ‘I have a lot of work to do,’ she said.
SHE
Wow! This year at school has been really hard. Our
She said she had a lot of work to do.
teachers told us that it 0 a difficult year, but I
1 ‘I’ll see you tomorrow,’ said James.
didn’t believe them until now. They gave us some
ME
good advice though. Our History teacher advised
James said that he the
1
a little bit every day, so that we would
next day.
remember things more easily. The Maths teacher
2 ‘Do you fancy going out for a meal?’ she asked
was great and 2 to give us extra exercises
him.
whenever we weren’t sure about how to 3 a
IF
problem. We get on well with each other in class
She asked him going
too, which helps. When I did really badly in a
out for a meal.
Spanish test, a classmate asked me if 4 some
3 ‘Why don’t you get up early to study?’ Nicky said.
help and said he 5 a website to practise
SUGGESTED
grammar and vocabulary. He also suggested
Nicky up early to study.
6
speaking with him. My parents have been
4 ‘Don’t touch the plants!’ the gardener said.
supportive as well and told me 7 too much.
NOT
The gardener told me
0 A will be B is being the plants.
C would be D has been 5 ‘What did you see on holiday?’ she asked.
1 A to us to study B to us study SEEN
C us studying D us to study She asked me on
2 A offered B told holiday.
C said D advised 6 ‘I definitely didn’t make a mistake,’ he said.
3 A deal B approach MADE
C carry out D result He said that he a
4 A do I want B did I want mistake.
C I wanted D I want 7 They conducted a series of experiments to test
5 A find B found the theory.
C had found D will find OUT
6 A to practise B to practising They a series of
C I practise D I practising experiments to test the theory.
7 A not to worry B to not worry 8 You should consider the effect the external factors
C not worrying D I don’t worry have on your results.
/7 MIND
You should the effect
the external factors have on your results.
/8
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Class:
DICTATION LISTENING
1 18 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 19 Listen to four dialogues about
hear, including the punctuation. a school trip and answer right (✓) or wrong (✗).
✓ ✗
Dialogue 1:
1 Ben’s school trip is on Wednesday.
2 Ben didn’t give his parents the letter

because he forgot about his bag and
left it at the restaurant.
Dialogue 2:
3 At the moment, the group is in the

street.
4 The teacher was worried about Sam

because she couldn’t find him.
Dialogue 3:
5 At the moment, the group is in an art

gallery.
/7 6 When Mark dropped the vase, it was

caught by Harry.
Dialogue 4:
7 Sarah hasn’t finished her History project

because she couldn’t decide what to
write about.
/7
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Class:
1 also important for your personal well-being.

Fashions in education seem to change with Many people do activities like story-writing or
each generation. Recently, people have talked painting in their free time. This helps people
a lot about the testing of pupils in schools. For to relax and feel calm and more positive. And
example, they talk about how often pupils 5 that’s a very important feature in our lives. 30
should be tested. There are also questions about 5
what subjects to test, and how teachers should Of course, there are some schools that don’t test
use the information they get from the tests. their pupils until they are nearly ready to leave.
2 At the end of school, pupils have to compete
Nowadays, the results are very important for 10 with other students. They will all be applying 35
deciding whether pupils are in the right class. to colleges and universities. They have to be
They can also tell teachers whether pupils are able to prove what they can do.
especially talented and may need a higher-level 6
class to challenge them. On the other hand, test Finally, though, we should consider parents
results can also show teachers whether pupils 15 that take their children out of the school 40
may need some extra help with their work. system altogether. This is partly because they
3 disagree with the testing. In their opinion,
This all works very well for areas of the teachers can make good enough judgements
curriculum that are easy and straightforward about the children in their classes without
to test, like English and Maths. But what 20 testing them but other parents think that tests 45
about other skills that aren’t so easy? They may make pupils study harder. So, perhaps there
still be extremely important in pupils’ lives. just are no right answers to the question of
4 whether to test pupils or not.
Things like being creative are certainly
necessary for certain jobs. Being creative is 25
READING
3 You are going to read an article about testing in schools. Read the text and put the headings A-H in the correct
places in the text. There are two extra headings you do not need to use.
A Pupils’ opinions about testing E The cost of having tests
B Can all subjects be tested equally? F Withdrawing pupils from school
C Discussions – should we test pupils? G Which skills are important
D Pupils still need to be tested eventually H What tests can show
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WRITING
4 Complete the email with ONE word in each space.
Hi Carmen,
Thanks very 0 much for your email.1
was nice to hear your news. I’m really looking
2
to meeting you 3 you
come to stay in my town!
You wanted to know 4 my school.
Well, it’s not very big – only 500 pupils – so
everyone knows each other. And I know you haven’t
got a uniform, but you don’t need to buy one. I can
5
you one if you like. I play volleyball
every Thursday evening too, and you’re
6
to come along.
We’ll definitely come and 7 you at the
airport. We’ll be 8
at 7.15, before your
plane lands. We’re going to 9
a great
time!
10
you soon.
Marta
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DICTATION LISTENING
1 18 Listen and write the sentences that you 2 19 Listen to four dialogues about a school
hear, including the punctuation. trip and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).
Dialogue 1:
1 Why isn’t Ben’s name on the school trip list?
A Because he lost the letter from the school about
the trip.
B Because he didn’t remember to give the letter
from the school to his parents.
C Because he didn’t reply in time for the trip.
2 What did Ben do on the 18th?
A He left his bag at school.
B He cycled home from school without the letter.
C He went out to eat because it was his birthday.
Dialogue 2:
3 Where are the students and teacher right now?
A at a train station
B on a bus
C walking in the street
4 What is Peter doing?
/7 A getting on the wrong train
B trying to help Sam
C pushing other students
Dialogue 3:
5 What are the students visiting?
A an ancient historical site
B an art gallery
C a museum
6 Why does Mrs James tell Mark not to touch the
vase?
A Because it’s very old.
B Because it’s very fragile.
C Because it’s worth a lot of money.
Dialogue 4:
7 What is Sarah studying for her History project?
A old statues
B jewellery
C paintings
/7
Name:
Class:
READING
Fashions in education seem to vary with each
3 You are going to read an article about testing. Six generation. 1 . For example, they talk about
sentences have been removed from the text. Choose
from the sentences A-G the one which fits each gap. how often pupils should be assessed. There are
There is one extra sentence you do not need to use. also questions about what subjects to test, and
how teachers should use the information 5
A they get from the tests.
It’s obvious that the best test results
don’t always help you get into university.
2
. They can also tell teachers whether
pupils are particularly gifted and may need a
higher-level class to challenge them. On the
B Currently, the results are very important for other hand, test results can also reveal 10
deciding whether pupils are in the right class.
whether pupils may need some additional
help with their work.
C
However, other parents think that
tests make students study harder. This all works very well for areas of the
curriculum that are easy and straightforward
to test, like English and Maths. 3 . They 15
D Recently, people have talked a lot may still be very relevant and important in
about the testing of pupils in schools.
pupils’ lives.
E Things like being creative are certainly

They have to be able to prove
essential for certain jobs. Being creative is
what they can do.
also important for your personal well-being. 20
Numerous people have special interests like
F But what about other skills that story-writing or painting which they like to
aren’t so easy to test? do in their spare time. 4 . And that’s very
important as we can get very stressed by all
This helps them to relax and feel better. sorts of things in our lives. 25
G
Of course, there are some schools that don’t
test their pupils until they are almost ready
to leave. At the end of school, pupils have to
compete with other students. They will all be
applying to colleges and universities. 5 . 30
In conclusion, though, we should consider
parents that take their children out of the
school system altogether. This is partly
because they have different opinions about
the advantages of testing. They feel that 35
teachers can make good enough judgements
about the children in their classes without
them taking exams. 6 . So perhaps there
just are no right answers to the question of
whether to test pupils or not. 40
/6
Name:
Class:
WRITING
4 Complete the email with suitable words and
expressions.
Hi Carmen,
Thanks 1 for your
email.2 nice to hear
your news. I’m really 3
to meeting you when you come to
stay in my town!
You wanted to 4 my
school. Well, it’s not very big – only 500 pupils – so
everyone knows each other. And I know you haven’t
got a uniform, but you don’t need to buy one. I can
5
one if you like. I play
volleyball every Thursday evening too, and you’re
6
to come along.
We’ll definitely come and 7
at the airport. We’ll be 8
7.15, before your plane lands. We’re
going to 9 a great time!
10
soon.
Marta
/10
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Language Test: Unit 1 A

VOCABULARY 4 Everyone said the TV programme was interesting,

2 Match 1-5 with A-G to make sentences. There is one afternoon.

printer? world politics.

3 There are sixty in an hour. 3 My phone (recharge) at the

4 My phone is dead, so I can’t use it. moment, so I can’t call Mum.

5 Can I borrow your to listen to 4 Carla often (not understand)

my music? the teacher’s questions.

just can’t sleep at night? Then the app finds

My last, brilliant idea is for an app called Trix

We don’t actually have to create the app. Our

2 How does Serena feel about her friends who live

3 What is Katrina doing at the moment?

4 What does Serena’s dad use the desktop

5 What does Serena’s mum do?

6 What technology does Serena’s grandad use?

7 What does Serena’s grandma use technology for?

/7 8 Who is better with technology? Serena’s grandad

Anyway, the truth is, I’d really like an app that

can take our dog for a walk instead of me –

especially when it’s raining!

2 Complete the missing words in the sentences.

7 I didn’t enjoy doing exercise much, but now I love it!

8 We knew all our neighbours.

B Luckily, the houses weren’t damaged and

We visited Oban last summer. It was a really good

the days we were there. Oban is in the Gulf Stream,

We visited Oban last summer. It was a really good

0 This bread roll is old. It’s stale.

1 Jem and his brother like watching

2 Jem and Andrew have travelled

3 Jem and Andrew like taking food

4 The food they eat at a match is

5 The food stall they saw last week

6 Jem’s slice of pizza had his favourite

7 The boys both enjoyed the toppings

A I chopped lettuce and tomato and boiled 4

Luke Tyndale’s blog

Hi Jamie, 7 I / chop / lettuce and tomato / and boil /

1 It / be / great / to hear / about / your holiday.

8 We / not eat / all the food / yet! It / be /

4 We / go on / a great school trip / last week.

5 We / have / a picnic / in / the park / in / our

6 Everyone / take / their favourite / food / and I / /10

USE OF ENGLISH 6 Complete the second sentence so that it has a

3 A thriller could be about wildlife, for example. Ned isn't Trucks.

8 We didn’t think the main actor gave a very good screens.

3 The people in a cinema or theatre who are

5 A play or film that is very successful.

Last month, I read an amazing book – and I

1 The carnival only had

2 Poppy and Phil both won

3 Poppy knew the people that

4 Last year’s floods caused a

5 Poppy dances better than

6 Poppy preferred this year’s

7 Poppy has been to the

Last month, I read an amazing book – and I

0 A started B was starting

USE OF ENGLISH 6 Complete the sentences with an appropriate

Hi everyone! Just a quick message about the Tree

1 George has already heard the news