8 UNIT 8 TEST | Higher B1+

Listening hospital for minor injuries but should be able to

go home this afternoon.
1 UT Track 8 Listen to Luke Tindall talking
about the volcano Mount Vesuvius.
Complete the phrases for opinion and 4 Complete the second sentence so it has a
signposting facts that he uses. Then match similar meaning to the first. Do not change
to make sentences. the word given. Use two to five words,
1          there are other volcanoes in including the word given.
Europe like Mount Teide and Mount Etna,    1 My sister is looking after the cats today.
2 People          think    The cats                  LOOKED
3 I’m          that    by my sister today.
4          , his uncle, Pliny the Elder,    2 The school has chosen me to read a
5 So,             poem in the concert.
I                  to BEEN
a) that the only eruption of Vesuvius was in AD 79.
read a poem in the concert.
b) but they’re on islands.
3 He didn’t take the books back to the
c) was a famous Roman philosopher library on time.
d) the next eruption will be a big one. The books                  BACK
e) the eruption of Vesuvius in AD 79 is one of the to the library on time.
most fascinating events in history. 4 We sold almost every ticket before the
show.
Almost                  SOLD
before the show.
2 UT Track 8 Now listen again and complete
5 I don’t think they will give him a prize.
the sentences with a short phrase. Then
decide if the sentences present a fact (F) or I don’t think                  BE
a prize.
express an opinion (O).
1 Luke says that Vesuvius was formed when
two areas of land collided and magma rose up 5 Find and underline one mistake in each
           .    sentence. Write the correct word below.
2 Vesuvius erupted three times in 1 It was very cloudy but there weren’t much rain.
the            .                
3 As Luke sees it the            2 Could you pass me that piece of papers please?
that Pliny the Younger wrote have made him the             
most important Roman historian.   
3 We had very few money, so we didn’t go out.
4 For Luke, the eruption of Vesuvius is interesting             
because today you can see how Pompeii
was            volcanic ash dust 4 I wonder how much people read this blog.
after the eruption.                

5 Luke mentions that millions of people now 5 There is a large number of rubbish in space.
live in            Vesuvius.                

Grammar 6 Complete the text with the words in the

box. There is one extra word.
3 Complete the text with the correct passive
forms of the verbs in the box. – (no article) | a | a few | a number | an | the

call | find | rescue | sent | treat
A young woman (1)        from Pine
Ridge National Park within the last hour. She had
gone for a walk alone on Sunday afternoon and
got lost in fog. The emergency services (2)        maps and (5)        compass and make
when she didn’t come home on Sunday evening.
A helicopter (3)        to look for her but
it had to return to base because of the fog. She
was finally (4)        a rescue team with
dogs. The woman is (5)        in the
Before we went up (1)        mountain, we
were given (2)        tips about the hike
on (3)        information sheet. It said you
must be well-prepared and always wear (4)       
suitable clothes and shoes. You should also take
sure you know how to read them. What it didn’t
tell us was that we could have taken the cable car
to the summit!

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Reading

Queenstown Outdoor Activities

Queenstown is a paradise for lovers of the great outdoors. Situated on the shores of Lake Wakatipu in New
Zealand’s South Island, Queenstown offers amazing views of the water and the surrounding snow-capped
mountains of the Southern Alps. Here are just a few of the activities you can do there.

A Hobbit Tour
If you’re a Tolkien fan, then you won’t want to miss this amazing tour of the mountains, glaciers and waterfalls,
where The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films were made. Starting with a helicopter ride over nearby
Mount Earnslaw, you can experience some of the awe-inspiring scenery which you are sure to recognise from
the films. You will then be transferred to a four-wheel drive vehicle for a closer look at some of the films’ other
locations around Queenstown. The tour does involve some trekking, so you should wear outdoor clothing and
bring some water. But most importantly, don’t forget your camera!

B Cycling at the Rabbit Ridge Bike Resort

Situated in Gibbson Valley, just outside Queenstown, the resort, which offers access to bikes, extends over
40 kilometres of hills and flatter terrain. The bike trails within the Rabbit Ridge resort are popular with cyclists
looking for an adrenaline-filled downhill experience, but if you’re looking for something more relaxed, don’t
worry. There are gentler trails, which are suitable for inexperienced riders, as well as workshops for those new
to the sport. You can take your own bike, but if you don’t have one, there are packages which include bicycles
and helmets. I’d definitely recommend buying one of these complete tours to save money. And if you’re not
feeling very energetic, you can even hire an electric bike!

C Skyline Stargazing
If you love the stars and want something to do in the evening, this is the activity for you. The package includes
a ride up to the top of Bob’s Peak on the Skyline Gondola. The Gondola is a cable car which takes you 450
metres above Queenstown, giving you breathtaking views of Lake Wakatipu below and the mountains in the
distance. From the top of the mountain, you will have clear views of the night sky. It’s perfect for stargazing
and our modern telescopes will let you see the stars as you’ve never seen them before. Make sure you bring
warm clothes for this tour as temperatures can get very low at the top!

D Bungee Jumping at the Kawarau Bungy Centre

Kawarau is well-known by extreme sports enthusiasts because it’s the place where commercial bungee
jumping was born in the 1980s. It involves attaching an elastic rope to your feet and jumping off a tall structure
like a bridge or a cliff. Jumpers have the experience of free-falling to earth but the rope stops them from
actually hitting the ground. Many people say that it’s the most exhilarating experience of their life. At Kawarau,
visitors can go on a tour which explains the history of bungee jumping, but most people go there to jump off
the famous bridge where it all started. And if you’re nervous about jumping on your own, don’t worry – you
can do a tandem jump attached to a friend!

7 Find these sentences in the article above
and read the sentences around them. For
each one, decide what is implied. Choose
the best correct word or phrase.
1 Queenstown is a paradise for lovers of the
great outdoors.
Queenstown is the perfect place for people who
enjoy being in the countryside / a city.
2 You can experience some of the awe-inspiring
scenery which you are sure to recognise from
the films.
The locations you will visit are boring
because they are familiar / have some
incredible views.
3 These bike trails are popular with cyclists
looking for an adrenaline-filled downhill
experience.
People like these bike trails because they are
exciting / relaxing.
4 … it’s perfect for stargazing …
It’s a good place for viewing famous people
who visit Queenstown / the night sky.
5 Jumpers have the experience of free-falling
to earth …
During a bungee jump you fall rapidly / gently.

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8 Read the article again. For each question, 11 Complete each sentence with a preposition.
choose from the activities A–D. The 1 I’ll never be able to give up chocolate. I’m lacking
activities may be chosen more than once.        self-discipline.
Which activity 2 I didn’t know how to stop the bike and I crashed
1 is good if you lack experience?            a wall.
2 requires you to do some walking?     3 I can’t see what the purpose        this
activity is.
3 offers the option to be attached to a friend if
you’re scared to do it alone?     4 She’s always been optimistic        life.
She never seems to worry.
4 has a historical connection to the place where
you do it?     5 There’s nothing wrong        the TV.
You just need to turn it on.
5 implies it takes place in a cold location?    

Vocabulary 12 Find and underline five mistakes in

the text. Write the correct word above
9 Choose the best answer (A, B, or C) to each mistake.
complete the text.
On our last holiday we went to the Pyrenees, Although most people prefer summer, I can
which is a (1)     on the border of France and
Spain. It stretches more than 400 kilometres, never wait for winter to arrival. That’s because it
from the Atlantic to the Mediterranean
(2)     . We stayed on a campsite in a green means I can go skiing. I only live an hour away
(3)     right below a giant a snow-capped
from the nearest ski paths, so I go as often as I
mountain. There was a beautiful (4)     with
crystal-clear water running through the can. In fact, we’ve got a choose of places to go
campsite. Every day we looked up at the (5)    
of the mountain and said we were going to climb skiing, so I never get bored. The only problem is
it but we never did. The campsite was so nice we
just stayed there all day! that none of my friends ski and my parents have
1 A mountain B volcano C mountain range
warned me from going alone. The solve was to
2 A coast B river C stream
3 A hill B valley C slope join a club, and in the end that worked out well
4 A waterfall B stream C path because I’ve made new friends and I can go
5 A summit B cliff C track
skiing whenever I want to.

10 Complete the sentences with the correct

noun form of the verbs in brackets.
1 There’s an unbelievable        of plant
and animal life on the mountain. (vary)
2 The        of the report is that children
need to spend more time outside. (conclude)
3 I saw your sister in the        lounge at the
airport. (depart)
4 I’m afraid my        is final and I’m not
going to change it. (decide)
5 I wish I knew the        . I’ve been
working on this puzzle for hours now. (solve)

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Speaking Use of English

13 Complete the sentences with an opinion 15 Complete the sentences with the correct
phrase in each gap. Use two to four words noun form of the words in the box. There
or contractions. are two extra words you do not need.
1              me, I think you should
take a warmer jacket. behave | deep | describe | die
2              concerned, it doesn’t grow | possible | treat
matter which path we take.
1 I think their parents will be very pleased to hear
3 He thinks the climb is too difficult but I about their good          .
             that. It looks easy to me.
2 He’s having          for a sports injury
4 I’m              opinion that at the moment.
tourism is not always good for the environment.
3 The          of the swimming pool is no
5              mind, the cable car is more than 1.5 metres.
the best way to get up the mountain.
4 There is a strong          of rain
this afternoon.
5 A plant’s          depends on its access
14 Answer the questions using opinion to water and light.
phrases and give reasons for your answers.
1 What problems might people face living in a
mountainous area? 16 Write a form of the word in capitals in
 each gap.
 A famous mountaineer
2 What’s your opinion about why some people go I’ve recently been reading a book
on holiday to the mountains? about the mountaineer Chris
 Bonington. In his
 (1)          he was a YOUNG
keen rock-climber and after
3 Some people say it’s good to take risks in sports.
university he had the chance to
What’s your view?
climb some mountains. Since
 then he’s been up many
 mountains around the world,
4 What enjoyment do you think some people get including Everest. The book has
from visiting tall buildings? some wonderful
(2)          of some of DESCRIBE
 his climbs. It also talks about
 how important mountaineering
5 Which mountain or tall building would you like is to him and how he had to
to visit? make a
 (3)          between a CHOOSE
normal career and
 mountaineering. What
particularly moved me was how a
friend’s (4)          to ENCOURAGE
climb helped him deal with a
personal tragedy. The book has
certainly given me the
(5)          to start MOTIVE
climbing again.

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Writing
17 Complete the email with one word in each gap.

To: Bill
Subject: How are you?

Hello,
Thanks for your email. It was great to (1)          from you! I’m (2)          you had a
good holiday.
We’re on holiday from school now – for six weeks! My family isn’t going away but I’m planning to
make the most of my time at home. School has been very busy this year and I haven’t had much time
to do any sport (3)          I’d like to start a new outdoor activity. I think it would help me to
relax. Have you got any ideas for things I could do? Tell me why you think it would be good for me.
I’d also like to know where the activity is done and if I’d need any special equipment.
I (4)          you can help me!
Write (5)          !
Lots of love from Ben

18 Now write the middle paragraph (4–5 sentences) of an email to Ben answering his questions.


Total score

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