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WD Read the article again. For questions 1-4, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text 1. What is the writer's opinion of Wonder Woman? ‘AShe is a character that other people want to be like because of her positive qualities B She is probably the best female comic character, but not as good as the male ones. She is typical of the female characters in comics although she is strong and fast. D She is a popular character because she is strong and intelligent, 2. According to the weiter, [personalities Anneed to be able to control what they think and do, B are not negative and can work well with others C often disagree with others and like a lot of attention. D find it difficult to work with others although they are popular, 3 The writer thinks that Superman A looks after humans because he thinks he is better than them, B wants to spend less time with other people and more time by himself Cis patient and curious about others, which helps him get on with them, D has good people skills as well as being kind and someone you can rely on. 4 Batman ‘Annas to make gadgets because he has no powers of his own, B can become a superhero because of his brainpower, is like a C personality in very few ways. Dis described as a very clever, sociable character. WB) Find words 1-8 in the article and then match them to the definitions a-h. 1 assess(v) a) correct or true in every detail 2. stands out (v) __ b) succeed in dealing with a problem 3 admire (v) ©) keep someone or something safe from harm or injury 4 peaceful (adj) __ 4) have a feeling of great respect for 5 overcome (v) __ «) someone who likes to be alone and often has few friends 6 protect (vy) _ ‘) not involving war or violence 7 accurate (adi) — £8) carefully consider a situation, person or problem to re Teer (nl) decide your opinion on something h) is easy to see or notice because of being differentPersonalities are dependable, calm, steady, friendly and very generous with loved ones. They are patient ‘and loyal and care deeply about others ~ and want ‘the best for them. If you think that sounds exactly like Superman, you'd be right! Superman believes he Geld voice oem bln iargacinons people to be happy. He is sociable although he enjoys being alone too. He is a strong character who also ‘works well with others.OUR x rit GRAMMAR 1 | Present simple, p GBD choose the correct word or phrase to complete each dialogue. 1 A:__Isitimteresting? 4 AsIs thatyour brother Tom? He's really tall now! 'B: Yes, very It's an article about forensic artists, B:Yes, Tom __taller every day! a) What you read? —_b) What do you read? a) get b) gets © is getting ©) What are you reading? 5 A: Where's your bike? Is it broken? 2 A: Why are you playing video games? You've got B; Well,1___ to school every day. Sometimes an exam tomorrow T walk. like today B: You're right. 1__need to study. a) don't ride ) doesn't ride a) do ¥) does don't ©) am not riding 3A: This information about trains to London __ 6 A: Oh, no! Timis late and I don't want to miss wrong, the film, B: That's because you're looking at last years, B: Why are you surprised? Tim __ timetable a) is late always by is always late a) seem by seems) is seeming ©) always is late WEI complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple or the WHO 1S MADDIE ZIEGLER? a som eres aS ‘Chandelier’, Elastic Heart’, ‘Big Girls Cry’ and "The Greatest’. different things. One of these is acting, and she (6) (appear) in her first film. She (7) (write) a book too, and her fans (8) ___ (look) forward to reading it. (9) ___ (you / think) (write), Maddie (13) ___ (pose) for magazines like Teen Vogue, She (14) (love) fashion too, ei ry — a, dancing, and there is @ possibility she will be back on TV very soon, in her own show. v 11] VOCABULARY | Topic vocabulary | Word formation | Collocations GBD complete the words in the sentences. Then complete the gaps with a noun form of the words. 4 Myauntisaveryg_______sperson.Shehelps 5 The new girl in my class doesn't talk to anyone people by giving them her time and money. That kind and she sits alone during break, I think she's s _ y. of {isn't very common these days Maybe I can help her to get over her 2 When you work in a shop, you must always bi 6 You ask a lot of questions about Max. Why are you p____e Customers will remember your soc______s about him, Nina? What's the ‘and come back to the shop. reason for your 2 3 Some people Tknow are very u_ 7 Don't ask Kim for help because she isn't very ‘They say they will do something, but they don't. a ______eTdon't know why think is important ina friendship, is such a problem for her. 4 My friend Amanda isa veryc_____eperson, _ 8 My brother doesn't do anything silly: he’s quite She paints and draws, and she makes lovelyjewelleryT s____s. He never seems to have fun love her 1 because of his Tm totally different!WD) aaaten to make sentences. Use the words in italics to help you. 1 My grandfather's deep __ 4a) small when you talk to them in an unfriendly way, 2 Poor'Tomiswide ) time before I've enough money to buy a car. 3 Youmake people feel __ ©) trouble because he lost his new smartphone. 4 Jonathonisin big __ 4) voice makes him seem very scary indeed, 5 Ihave to wait a long 6 The baby is fast zs €) asleep so please don't make any noise and wake him up. = ‘awake because his neighbours are having a noisy party. v ri] GRAMMAR 2 | quantifiers GBD choose the correct word or phrase to complete the text. 9P Twins and triplets Gm Although twins aren't common, I'm sure (1) __ people know someone who is a twin, Maybe there are (2)__ ‘twins at your school or in your family. Not (3) ____ twins look the same, of course. (4) _ twins look similar, but ‘only identical twins are the same. That’ because (5)__twins shares exactly the same DNA, _My bestfriend Cara i a triplet. 6) __ triplets around the world are non-identical, but Cara and her sisters ~ Holly and Nina are identicalThey've got the same hair eyes, complexion, height and build. Because ofthis, they Play tricks on their friends and family (7) ___time. For example, when I think I'm talking with Cara on the phone, ‘Tm actually speaking with one of her sisters. They have (8) ___ fun doing this, but I find it really annoying! ‘Their personalities, however, are totally different. (9) __Cara’s sisters are creative, but she isnt Holly is kind ‘and polite and says hello 10) ___time she sees me. Nina, on the other hand, doesn't have (14) patience with ‘people and has (12) ___ time for anyone. She isn't very popular at alll 1a)much by many —_¢) both 7 a)allofthe b)allof «yall 2 a)litde bylots —_¢) some 8 a)many _—b) lotsof —_«) both 3 ayal byevery —¢) enough 9 a) Bach b) Both of ¢) Every 4a) Every —b) Most. e) Much 10 a) all bymany — e) every 5 a)each ofthe b)eachof ¢) each 11 a) most b)some — ¢) much 6 a)Much ——_b) Many of _€) Most of the 12 a) little b)all ©) many WD) complete the sentences with the words in the box, al ofboth of | enough | every [many | most of others | students 1 students at my school are on 5 Not the articles you can read in social media and use it every day. this online newspaper are serious, 2 Almost player in the football 6 the television shows that he team I support is from Brazil likes to watch are cartoons, but he does watch a 3 my brothers Jack and Nick are detective series too. tall with brown eyes and dark hair 7 Y’ve got five pounds - that’s _ == 4 ach of the Beit mpeiast ‘money for a coffee and a cake. language class wants to visit Paris, 8 Some of my friends go out a lot and prefer to stay at home, ‘Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use no more than three words in each gap. In some cases, more than one answer is possible. 1 Every teacher at my school is very helpful. 3 These days, all teenagers have mobile phones. —_ the teachers at These days, ___has a mobile phone. ‘ry school are very help 4. Thave oo little time to nish may homework. 2 Lonly have a bit of money in my pocket. 1 don't have to nish my homework Idon'thave____in 5 Only some of my friends are at this party. my peu Not ry friends are at this party.e \ iil aera cM Multiple choice (extracts) GBD ()o" Listen to people speaking in four WD) (i) Listen to tonger extracts of the different situations. For each situation, conversations, Choose the words that are choose the correct answer. not mentioned by the speakers. 1 Who i talking? a history teacher /a tour guide 1 a) sights by bus 2 Where are they going? Manchester / Barcelona ©) hotel. 4) palace 3 Where would you hear this conversation? 2 a) passengers —_b) captain a cinema / clothes shop © flight @) time 4 Where is the woman? at a concert / at a 3 a) space ‘b) shopping bags radio station aim 4) snacks 4 a) radio ») tickets ©) book 4) voucher Chi)or Listen to the longer extracts again. For each question, choose the correct answer. 1 Where are they at the moment? 3 Why are the boys there? \ , =» srs. 4 a a : 2. Whats the time? 4. What does the man win? BiG 5 GBD choose the correct sentence. 1 a) Tsay Y'ma bit shy, b) TasayTma bit shy a) I've studied English for three years, ») Tatu English for about eee years, {ee x WD) Mek the personal questions Do you come fom abi family? ‘Which foods the heats t eat? Do you have any interesting hobbies? How much money should tenagers spend? Way st kmportanto protect nature? _o you think you have an outgoing personality? What do you enjoy most about going o school? Whats the best way to travel? 4) The favourite sport for me is basketball ) My favourite sportis definitely basketball 1) Probably the best subject is history. ) History is probably my best subject. a) I don't have a lot of free time, ) My free time is not a lot OoOoo0o0o0ooWB) Mates the questions to the answers. There are two extra answers you do not need to use. 1 What's your surname? _ a) Yes, Thave one of each. 2 How do you spell that?__ DB) Td like to try drawing, 3. Where are you from? __ OMSK..0..V Ain 4 Do you have any brothers or sisters?_ 4) Tike being outdoors and playing sport 5 Tell me about your family.__ e) I'm from Madrid 6 Do you study English at school? _ f) Yes, just one. It’s photography. 7 Do you like it? __ 8) It’s Mercouri ‘8 What's your favourite school subject? _ 1) Its probably geography. ‘9. What do you enjoy doing in your free time?___4) Yes, I do, [have two lessons a week. 10 Have you got any hobbies? __ J) They're both teachers, 1k) Yos, Ido. I think its very interesting. 1) My mother's name is Hilda, and I've got an older brother. Multiple-choice cloze GBD choose the correct word to fill each gap. 1 Look at this book. Every time you turn a page 5 Every summer, Ilook __to spending some time _ music starts to play! ‘with my cousins on thelr farm, a) on ) into © over a)forward —_b) up. after 2 Ido hope you can look __ my pets while 'm 6 This film is crazy! Everyone turns __a monster ‘on holiday. ‘when there's a full moon, a) up by after ©) forward a) off b) forward —_«) into 3 Scientists are looking __developing robots that 7 When I need information for my school projects, ‘can think like we do. Took it ___ online. a) into b)t0 over a) on b)up oto 4 [think you should turn __ the radio and go to 8 Please don’t turn ___the television when Im bed now, i's very late studying in here, ayon b) off 9 into a) over ) into on WD) ouiciay read the text in Exercise 4 ignoring the gaps and answer choices. Choose the best option that includes the main points of the text. 4) How dogs help people ») Scientists who test dogs ©) The inteltigence of dogs WE) Read the text again. Which gaps test your knowledge of phrasal verbs? WZ) choose the correct word to fill each gap. Is your dog smart? Qo ‘Do you think your dog is clever? (1) __dog owners believe that their pets very smart. That’ probably because dogs can learn to do tricks and useful tasks. For example, there are dogs that look (2) __ people who can'twalk they bring them things and (3) ___ on the television for them, There are even hero dogs who saved ‘their families from fies-The people were (4) asleep in their beds, but the dogs woke them up. ‘We use 1Q tests to measure human intelligence, but are there (5) __ tests to measure dog intelligence? Some scientists are 6) __about this and they are looking (7) ___it. In one test. () __dog needs to solve a problem, such as geting something that is difficult to reach The smartest dogs find a solution quickly. Could your dog pass the test? 1 AMuch — BEvery Cots. D Most 5 Agenerous Breliable Cnegative D popular 2 Aup Bafter Con Dforward 6 Acurious-B personal C creative D polite 3Awm — Bput — Copen— Dhhave 7 Aott Bover Cinto. ~— Dup ‘4 Avery — Bdeep Cast. «Dong. 8 Abothof Bmany Call DeachWRITING | co carat GBD croose the correct words or phrases to complete the exam skill advice. 1 Ifyou are writing to@ friend or close family member, your letter/email should be formal / friendly and conversational. 2 It is / isn’t fine to use informal words and phrases, contractions and exclamation marks, WB) Kead the exam task and then read the letter. Did Alina include all the necessary information in her answer? This is part of a letter you received from a friend: We're doing a school project about family and fiends indifferent countries and | wondered if you could tell me about you! Could you tell me about a festival you celebrate as a family? What activities do you usualy do with your friends? Write your letter. Dear Paula, Thanks for your etter! Well done on getting your karate greenbelt! Ce sends sounds interesting! Like many Polish fumiles we lve celebrating Soi Per a eerie ae 1 do ot of ferent things with my friend, Fr example, we enjoy going teach others‘ houses, and we love gong te ‘music concerts, Actual, I'm going to one on Friday! hope that helps! Let me kone fy need any more information, Next time [writ 1M telly all about the concert! All the bestl tov, Alina WB) Read tne exam task in Exercise 2 again. Complete the paragraph plan with notes for your answer. Part Purpose, My notes: Paragraph i | thank the person for their leter/ email and Fefer to plece of news they wrote about Paragraph 2 | refer to their project, say which festival you celebrate Paragraph 3 | talk about some activities you do = with your friends Paragraph a | say you hope i helps and mention something you're golng to do or something about your life WZ) complete the opening and closing expressions with one word. Then write O (opening) or C (closing). 1Tm you enjoyed your party![_] 5 rve got to go now as tea’ ready.[_] 2 on passing your violin exam! [_] 6 wishes. [_] 3 soon! |] 7 Thanks ‘much for your letter] 4 Next time 1 Titellyouatlaboutit[] 8 Tovely to get your emai.[_]PROGRESS CHECK BBD choose the correct words or phrases. 1 A; Dad looks /is looking for Ashley. ‘Bi I think / am thinking she walks / is walking the dog. 2 A; Its nearly winter again. I hate /am hating ‘winter! It's awful B: agree / am agreeing. The weather gets / is getting cold very quickly. 3A: You don't like / aren't liking my boyfriend. ‘B: That's not true I do like / Do I like him. but sometimes he talks /is talking too much. 4 A: Here are the tests. Please give one to each / ‘each of the student, OK, but some of / some of the students aren't here today. 5 A:All/ Every people with blue eyes share the ‘same ancestor. ‘Bs That's an interesting fact! I know lots / many of people with blue eyes, 6 A: Both / Both of us need a break. Come on, let's g0 out. ‘B: I'm sorry but I haven't got some / much time today. WZ) complete the sentences with the words in the box. ‘awake [big | creative | deep | personal | reliable | serious | shy 1 Jason is very__ ddo something, he does it 2 Its 2 o'dock im the morning, but Tina is wide ‘When he says he will 3 People who are make friends, 4 The radio Dy that Listen to every moming has {ind it very difficult to 5 Stop laughing! This is not a time for jokes; please be 6 The celebrity doesn't want to answer any ‘questions. 7 willis in trouble because he broke his dad's camera, 8 Although I'm not galleries and looking at art. Tdolike going to WD) write one word in each gap. German Otzi the Iicemam Otzi the Iceman lived a (1) time ago. Two +s discovered his frozen body in 1991 in the mountains between Austria and Italy. Both (2) the hikers were shocked when they found him. He looked like he was (3) asleep in the snow, but he was dead. Before the discovery, we had (4) information about early Europeans. What did they look like? What did they wear? How did they live? But by studying Otzi’s body, clothes, tools and weapons, scientists now have (6) ___ knowledge about the past. When Otzi died 5,300 years ago he was in his forties, about 157 centimetres tall and weighed about 61 kilograms. These (6) the facts. Unfortunately, we don’t know anything about his (7)__— was he curious, shy, creative? Maybe one day, we will know. Until then, there’s plenty of information about Otzi that you can 6) up online. He's got his own website.READING | muitiple choice GBD Look at the texts on page 13 and match them to the text types. There are two text types you do not need. ‘Text 1__ a)anote Text 2 ) packaging instructions ‘Text 3 ©) a magazine advert ‘Text 4__ 4) an email Text 5 @) an invitation 4 an instant message g)anotice IS tc ae fas once onl hyped meee Caer secre 1 Where isthe event going o take place? 2. Who wants tog0t WB) Read the texts again and choose the correct answers. 1 Ifyou pay extra, the party planners will 4 What does Ruth want Mark to do? A print the invitations A Help with putting music onto her iPod B organise people to clean up, B Choose some music for her party € decorate your house © Move some furniture before the party. 2 Ruth’s guests do not need to 5 The fancy-dress costume shop ‘A wear special clothes, ‘A does not have any shoes or boots B say if they will come to the patty B opens at ten o'clock in the morning bring any food and drink € has costumes in a variety of sizes. 3. Why has Sara written the message? A She can't go to Ruth's party because she is busy that night B She wants to know if she can spend the night at Ruth’s house, Her mother and father can drop other friends off if necessary, WZ) Fina words and phrases 1-8 in the texts and then match them to the definitions a-h. 1 packages (n) a) do something enjoyable to show that an occasion is special 2 fee (n) by need 3 provide (v) ean ‘6 give someone something that they want or need 4 celebrate) __ 4) a set of songs chosen by someone and played together 5 give... alift (phr v) _ ) money paid to a professional person for their work 6 stay over (phrvy _ £) take someone somewhere in a car 7 playlist (n) ae '8) a set of things or services that are sold together 8 require (») a 1) sleep in someone's house as a guest for one nighteee ats pr E ro} Ce teed Porn crs iy Pere a) preps Teh Pi a party on Saturday at 7:30 pm a vere tig ke Te made a ly for my ary 7 I cart download t onto my Pod. Fancy dress with a film themel Rea icles ot Refreshments provided. helping to move the sofa nd table, my brother's Zoingto do that Text me to let me know if you Ruth Oy 07531 993284 ‘Our costumes cost £5-£10 per night. ‘Ask if you RERUIES footwear or a different size. Costumes must be returned by 10 am.Pee Ee econ y Bp GRAMMAR 1 | p GBD choose the correct words. ABAD DAY FOR CHARLIE ‘The weather was awful! It (1) rained / was raining, and Charlie (2) hurried / was hurrying to get home. ‘He (3) held / was holding his umbrella tightly when the wind (4) blew / was blowing it away. Then he (6) stepped / was stepping into a puddle of water. He (6) shook / was shaking his feet to get the water out of his shoes when a bus (7) drove / was driving past and (8) splashed / was splashing him from head to toe, ‘Poor Charlie! He was wet and cold, and he (9) had / was having a headache. When he finally (10) arrived / ‘was arriving at his home, a nasty surprise (11) walted / was waiting for him ~ the front door was open. (12) Did he forget / Was he forgetting to close and lock it in the morning? He couldn't remember, but when he (13) walked / was walking into the living room, his TV, computer and stereo were gone! ‘Tick the sentence if the verb in bold is in the correct tense. Write it correctly if it is wrong. “What were you doing when you heard the explosion?""Tjumped out of my bea!" While Miranda was watching TV, she had a brilliant idea ‘twas late when I called my friend Simon last night, but he didn't sleep. ‘Mario's teacher was impressed because his English was improving very quickly. What an awful day! The wind blew and the rain was coming down hard. “Where did you go when I saw you yesterday?""To my grandmother's house’ WI complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or the past continuous. (he / clean) the bathroom when he (slip) and (fay? 2. Tdon't know what's wrong. The washing machine (work) and then it suddenly (stop) a1 ___(sena) her a text message, but she (not reply),"Maybe she (nelp) her mum in the garden and (not hear) it? 4 WhenT (ook) for information about ancient Rome, I (Gearn) that poor people (mot have) bathrooms in their homes. 5 The children__ (not watch) television when T. (arrive) last night - they (be) already in bed 6 When Iwas younger, my family (go) to Greece every year for our summer holiday and we always____ (have) a great time. 7 While Jack __{shop) for furniture for his new flat, his parents, (aint) the walls 8 1___(share) a bedroom with my sister until was 13 years old ~ that's when my parents, (buy) a bigger house with extra bedrooms ROS CRM eaten ee Moreen v 121 VOCABULARY | topic GBD complete the words in the sentences. Look! There's a rabbit under the bh We don't use the d____ r___every day: we usualy eat in the kitchen. Topened the door and stepped out onto the b______for some fresh air. Above the old cottage, I could see smoke: it was coming out of the ¢ _ _—-Tthink it’s stuek and can't get out that there's no room to park the car. ‘She put the old books into boxes and carried them up to the a _. ‘There are so many things in the g__ ____.. grabbed his tennis racket and left the house. Inthe s____we have a computer that we all use, a printer and lots of books. and hit James on the head! He ran down the stairs to the b__ ‘We were sitting in the garden when a ball few over the f___‘Match to make sentences. Use the words in italics to help you. His friends in London put It took him a while to settle _ ‘The family had to move He found a decorator to do ‘She quickly tied ‘They decided to rent It was wrong to pull Our new neighbours moved 4) out their Nat and travel around the world ) him up whenever he visits the city. ©) up the living room before the visitors arrived, 4) out when a storm badly damaged the house. ©) down the old library and build shops there 1) in when his family moved to another town, £8) in to their house a few days ago, ‘h)up the lovely old house he bought, WW) choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1 Shayna is keen _ designing homes; she can give you good advice, a) on ») for gto 2 Where you choose to buy a house depends __ lot of things. a) by ) from eon 3 It’s really not worth __ a car if you live in the city a) own b) toown ©) owning. y 2] GRAMMAR 2 | end 4 My dad made me __ my room white, but I wanted, purple walls! a) paint b)to paint ——&) painting 5 Zach told us___him from the party when we got there, a) call ) to call calling 6 How can we stop the birds __ eating the fruit on our trees? ayin ») from with BD choose the correct word or phrase to complete each sentence. 1 Tom ___tocat at restaurants all the time, but now hie cooks at home. a)wasused by would) used. 2 My sister___always go to sleep at night with the radio on a) used by would) use to 3 Grant nave a dog, but then his friend gave hhim a puppy. a) didn'tuse to b) wouldn't ¢) used not to 1 Jason didn't read books. He reads them now. 4 My friend Katy __live in my street, but then her family moved. a) used ) would e) used to 5 Joanne __ tidy her bedroom and it was always a a) never use to 6 ___ think it was better to live in the countryside than the city? a) Did you use to b) Would you 1b) never used to c) didn’t used to ©) Did you used to Read the situations and write them as one sentence, using the word given in bold. never Jason _ : 2 We fell asleep on the sofa, It happened often. would we = = 3 She washed the windows, She did it every week to she = 4 There weren't a lot of cafés here. I's different now. use ‘There - 5 He's got cousins in France, Did he visit them? aid {in France? 6 There was a park near her home. She didn’t go there. would SheGBD choose the correct meaning of the underlined words. 1 An archeologist studies buildings and objects / ‘myths and stories from the past. 2. A ynlcanois a forest / mountain that hot lava and gases come out of 3 When something erupts it explodes / falls and can cause damage. 4A courtyard is an open space / a small room in the middle of a building 5 A place that is crowded has no-one in it / full of people 6 When we talk about society. we mean all / some of the people ina country. WD) sou are going to listen to an interview with an expert on ancient Roman houses. Read the ‘questions in Exercise 3 and decide if these predictions are T (True) or F (False), ‘The interviewer is going to introduce Georgia. ‘The expert will only mention Roman houses. ‘The expert is going to talk about the importance of houses. ‘The interview will mention apartments before Roman houses, ‘The interviewer is going to ask her what experts can learn from us. TIE TIF TE T/E TE GE) Cos isten to te interview and choose the correct answers. 1 Georgia first become interested in Roman houses when ‘A she became an archeologist. B she read about them in books. she saw some in an ancient city Why does she think houses are important? A. They provide information about people. B Some are impressive to look at. C Many still exist after such a long time How were Roman houses different from ours? A They were surprisingly varied. B The design inside was unlike ours. © There were more rooms, WZ) <))o Listen again ana check your answers. y r2] Esa Van ce nanos GBD choose the correct words. 1a picture ofa cottage in the countryside. (1) At/In the foreground there's a lovely garden. (2) In / To the left of the cottage there are some trees. think they/re apple trees because I can see the fruit ‘There are some teenagers sitting (3) below / front the trees and they're laughing and having a good time. There's something (A) behind / right the tree, but I cant see it clearly. Maybe it’s a chair, but I'm not sure. (3) At/ On the bottom of the picture Tcan see a dog. I's running after a ball. think one of the teenagers has thrown the ball, (6) In/ On the right there isa car It probably belongs to the family that lives there. I think the cottage is @) close / near the beach and the family probably oes there every weekend In the (8) background / top ‘of the picture I can see the sea and some mountains. 4 ‘The apartments that the poor people lived in A had many families in each one. B were only used for sleeping. C were close to public toilets. ‘What does Georgia think archeologists will Aiscover when they study us in the future? A That society doesn't really change. B That itis possible for lives to improve. © That our time in history was different. WD) ))o Listen to a boy describing what he can see in a photo. Is he talking about photo A or photo B?WE) (1)05 write where these things are in the photo. Listen and check. sofa table bow! chair basket painting | erica) x r2] LANGUAGE IN USE | sentenc GBD aaten to make sentences. es such = 1) many sofas to choose from that T can't decide. ‘There is so much __ He sings so loudly _ Its really lovely 'b)a small flat that only one person can live in it, ©) hot today that even my dog doesn’t want to go outside. 4) snow outside that we can't possibly leave the house. There areso | ___ €) unusual building that people stop to look at i. Itsso = £) that his neighbours often complain about it. ‘There issuch £8) lot of graffiti now that the town centze is really ugly I's such an, sos 1h) to walk in the park on a sunny day like today. ‘Choose the phrase that cannot fill each gap. 1 Living in a small apartment would be ___for me a) very uncomfortable 1) too uncomfortable © uncomfortable enough 2. He____toreach the highest shelf in the kitchen. a) is very short isnt tall enough, ‘is too short 3 It’s __ that we should have our lunch in the garden, a) such a nice day b)soanice day ©) so nice today WB) Here are some sentences about a family that needs 4 There are __ people at the party that I can't move. a) so much b)such alot of ©) so many 5 This that Iam going to paint the walls pink a) room is so boring, b)is such a boring room ©) is a really boring room 6 They __ to move out and rent a lat a) aren't old enough ) aren't enough old ©) are too young, new house. Complete the second sentence 0 that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. Use no more than three words in each gap. 1 Jane's old house is too small for her family, so they're looking for something more suitable. Jane's old house isn't {for her family so they're looking for something more suitable, 2. But i's so difficult to make a decision because everyone has a different opinion about what they want. Buti decision to make because everyone has a different opinion about what they want. 3 For example, her mum has such a lot of books that she wants a house with a study that can become her library For example, her mum has become her library. ooks that she wants a house with a study that can 4 Her dad, on the other hand, wants to make sure the shed has all the space he needs for his tools Her dad, on the other hand, wants to make sure there 5 Jane wants a house that is close enough to her old neighbourhood whe: Jane wants a house that isn’t {in the shed for his tools. © her friends live from her old neighbourhood where her friends live.y 12] WRITING | A short message ‘Complete the exam skill advice with the words in the box. ask| help | information | mind | politely | think 1 Ina message, when you a friend to do something for you, you should be more polite than when ‘you ask for 2 You can use different ways to ask questions eg, Would you helping me? Could you ‘me? Do you ‘you could help me? WD Rea the exam task and the two notes. ‘Which is better? Why? Use these questions to help you. 1. What two things does Sam write about his plans? 2. What does he write about the second point? 3. What does he want Luke to do? You are going to decorate your bedroom. Write a note to your friend Luke. In your note you should: * say what your plans are for your bedroom. + tell Luke how you feel about your plans. | ‘+ ask Luke ithe can help you to paint it. Write 95-45 words. walls and get anew abit worried about painting, t | namo amet be fermen. ot Sam | ——————————— Read the exam task and choose the two best phrases for each point. Then write the message. Use the phrases given or your own ideas. You stayed at your English friend Grace's house last weekend. Write a note to Grace. In your message you should: ‘© thank her for the weekend. ‘© say what you enjoyed most about the weekend. ‘+ invite Grace to stay with you, Write 35-45 words, 1 a) Thanks so much for a wonderful weekend. 3a) Do you like staying with friends at the weekend? ) Thala fantastic weekend - thanks for having _b) Why don't you come and stay one weekend? me to stay! (©) Would you like to stay with me next weekend? ‘©) Lwanted to stay with you for along time. 2. a) [loved the concert on Saturday evening, it was amazing. +b) You should go to more concerts, they're great! ©) Til never forget the concert ~it was the best Part of the weekend!PROGRESS CHECK BBD choose the correct words. I've got my own bedroom now, but I (1) would / his side of the room and he (8) would always have / ‘used to share with my brother Tony. It wasn't a ‘was always having an excuse not to doit he had to happy arrangement! Tony (2) had / was having study, walk the dog or make an important phone call bad habit he (3) would / use to leave his stuff 1 (9) didn’t /wouldn’t know how to deal with it. Then everywhere, Once, when I (4) was getting / got one day while I (10) did / was doing my homework, home from school, I (5) found / was finding his my parents (11) called / was calling me with some smelly sports socks on my pillow! He (6) sat / reat news. We just bought a big house!’ said my ‘was sitting on his bed playing a video game and ‘mum. I didn't (12) used / have to sleep in the same when Tasked him to move them, he said he was too _room with Tony! My problem was solved! busy! Of course, he (7) never / didn’t used to tidy I complete the dialogues with the words and phrases in the box. attic balcony | basement | do it up | from | garage | move in ‘mave out | on (x2) | pull down | rent out | roof | stay | to stay | worth 1 A: How can Istop my brother 5 A: When did you. to your apartment? watching TV in my room? ast week, butIhadto___first ‘B:Make him _in his own room, because it was 50 old. 2A: Why did Max ofhis fat? 6 A: Oh, nol The cat is up on the again. B: Because there are plans to ‘That silly cat! It never wants in the building. ‘the house! 3 A:The {isn't big enough for our car 7 A: We want to room in our house to ‘and all of these boxes, ‘make some money. B:Take them down to the ~ there's B: Well, you've got a big ~ that’s lots of space there. perfect. 4 A: Why are you so keen____gardening? 8 ArYou've gota nice Do you use Bs having a garden to grow your ‘itmuch? own vegetables ‘B: Lwould like to, but it just depends ‘the weather. Cumulative progress 1 2 WD choose the correct word for each gap. In the 19% century. millions of people from Europe travelled to New York. They (1) _looking for a better life in the USA. But there were (2) many of them that they had nowhere to live. (3) _ New Yorkers saw this as an opportunity tomake money. They bought old buildings where only one family lived and (4) _ ‘them into apartments. Then they rented them (5) to poor families and workers. (6) __ apartment in these buildings was usually one small room, The building didn’t have many windows, so there was (7) __natural light. As many as 10 people (8) sleep in one room. Itwas uncomfortable and unsafe, but they didn't have (9)__ money to pay for better homes. After some years, the government passed Jaws to improve living conditions and (10) __down the worst of these buildings. 1 Aare Bwere Cwould Dwas 6 AAI BMost CMany DEach 2 Atoo Bsuch Cso Dvery 7 Afew Blitile Calmost Dearly 3 ASome BBoth CEvery DLots BAdid Bhad Cwould Dused 4 Adid —Bput Cssettled turned 9 Amany Bmost Cenough Dall S Aout Bover Con — Dup 10 Afell Bbroke Cmoved D pulledOn the road nese Yay cin alse 1 2 Read the text quickly. What do these numbers refer to? B47 ____3. 750,000 = 55 200 44 6 36 Look at the extracts from the text and then read the sentences below. Explain why the sentences are correct or incorrect. Trving new things like these is a great way to become more independent, explore your own interests and learn about other places and cultures. Carla has tried all the activities she describes in the text. If you're looking for a great option for independent travelling, then try InterRailing. | ‘The writer is suggesting InterRailing as a good way of travelling [By oier sister has been waveling around Europe for tree months now Carla's sister has already come home from her trip. Read the text again, Decide if each statement is correct (A) or incorrect (B). At Camp Bestival, 18 year olds are allowed into 6 Ifyou join the YHA, you can also travel more The Den. __ cheaply by coach. People ofall ages can go to the Larmer Tree 7 Staying for one night in any YHA hostel costs just Festival. 13 pounds. __ The writer advises teenagers not to go to the 8 Ifyou go on a tour for teens, you have to take part, Citadel Festival in a volunteer programme You can stay in YHA accommodation in only two 9 There is an InterRail pass which allows you to visit countries in Britain, as many as 30 countries. When the writer went youth hostelling, she and «10 The writer thinks that the One Country Pass is her friends ate out. expensive, Find words and phrases 1-8 in the text and then match them to the definitions a-h. independent (ad) a) to spend time relaxing chill out (phr v) ) a place for someone to stay facilities (n) = (©) good price for what you get accommodation (n) @) particular subjects bargain (n) ¢) not relying on other people for anything special es (n) 6 in countries over the sea from where you live, abroad overseas (ad) '8) something you buy that costs less than usual value for money (n phrase) __ hy things such as a room or equipment provided for people to use) 21% March 20:46 pm By Carla Hodge, age 17 value for money,rs] GRAMMAR 1 | Present perfect simple and continuous GBD complete the sentences with the words in the boxes. has been going [has gone | went a) My friend to Spain every summer for years, and she's there now, b) Who to the airport with you on Sunday? (©) Katie isn't here ~T think she station to get her sister. tothe train 2, [Did she drive | Has she been driving | Has she driven that bus for hours? Ts that why she looks so tired? 'b) Does she have a driving licence? car before? ©) ___her car to the airport yesterday and leave itin the car park? 3 [didn’t work [haven't been working | haven't worked al as a hotel receptionist for very long, but Love it wi at the tourist office last Friday because itwas a public holiday. ©) Rosie and Nat are tour guides, but they since the season finished. 44 [had [ave been having | have had ay Spanish classes for six months and Ireally enjoy them. 'b) Our neighbours, the Smiths, ‘caravan since last October. ©) When I was on holiday in France, Talways a croissant for breakfast. their 13] VOCABULARY | 1 Complete the sentences with the words in the box. cruise | guided |journey | package | school | voyage 4 We saw many sights and learnt alot about Milan 4 and its history when we took a_ 2 When my grandparents left Germany and sailed to tour Australia to start a new life, the took a month, 3 After our trip to Jorvik ~ the historic Viking town in York—we did a project on life inthe 6 11 century ‘opic vocabulary | Word formation | Word patterns Choose the correct words. 1. We haven't booked a hotel already / yet because we're still ]ooking at places online. 2 Thave ever / never stayed at a campsite before and I'm not sure Twill like it 3 They've been sitting ata nice café for / since 10 o'clock this morning. 4 My uncle owns this hotel and my cousin thas been managing it for / since six years. 5 Fran works hard and she has already / still ‘saved enough money for her holiday. 6 T've already / still ot some dollars from ‘when I was on holiday in the United States. WW) complete the dialogue with the correct, form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present perfect simple or continuous, Alec: 1 (1) _(try) to all you al day, Where (2) (be)? Bella: On, sorry about that. 1 @)___ (swim). What about you? (4) (you / do) anything interesting? Alec: No, nothing at all. (5) (not see) anyone and nothing exciting (6) ___ (happen). 1 (7) _ (wait) to talk to you. There's a good comedy at the cinema tonight, Hawaii Holiday — (8)__(you/hear) of it? Bella: Of course! I (9) (ook) forward to seeing it since it came out. Alec: (10) (you / have) dinner yet? If not let's get a burger and then see the film, During our number of different ports in the Caribbean and bought souvenirs. wwe stopped at a Ts it cheaper to buy a holiday or is itbetter to organise your hotels and flights on your own? ‘The first part of our tour was a bus from Madrid to Valencia ~ it took almost seven hours!ee] Complete the text with the words in the box. There are three extra options you do not need to use. sort | tour guide | tourists ‘When I went to Prague with my best friend, we stayed in a room at a (1) near the Old Town Square. It certainly wasn't luxurious like a (2) backpackers | campsite | currency | guidebook | hostel | luggage | but ‘twas clean and close to everything (3) need ~the metro, museums and ‘cafés, Because it was 2 cheap place to stay, we meta lot of (4) there. We ‘eally admired them because they didn't travel with a lot of (5) but they: ‘had everything they needed ~ some clothes, good walking shoes, a(6)—_—— ‘with information about the place they were visiting and other basic items, WD complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in br: fackets. Sometimes you may have to add a preposition. 4 Tm not looking forward (sit}ona 4 Samisn't interested (g0) to university or ‘bus for hours. think its going to be very setting a job. He just wants to travel and heid like his, ___ (comfortable) indeed! parents to pay for it.I think that’s really 2 Becky was in an accident a few years ago and she _(esponsible)! is now (able). However that hasnt 5 Tmnot keen _ (rent) out my flat to strangers prevented her (travel) abroad, while I travel Tthink it might be (legal)! 3 Ella doesn't want to spend time __ 6 The campsite was__ (popular) with tourists (walk) around museums; she loves swimming ~itwas (Possible) to sleep because of the and is (patient) to go to the beach disco nearby. y r3 1 ire Rene Choose the correct words or phrases. 1 A: The taxi is here to take you to the airport. 2 A: The scenery there are / is lovely, but I'm bored with ‘Where is / are your luggages / luggage? fitnow. B: It’s / They’re over there, ‘B: The truth is / are, Iam too, So lets do something. As cme Sout haven it mami tas, different this year. There's a huge amount / number iT peietin waver eitley eins of information / informations about holidays online, baggage as possible. Everything is /are in --¢ Well, 've already done a few /a little research. my backpack. B: Great! I've got a few / a little ideas too. If a word in bold is correct, put a tick. If it is incorrect, write it correctly. 1 ‘The island is full of tourists in August, but there 4 During the term break, we watched a lots of TV are fewer people in September. and played video games. 2 You really don’t need many money to havea great 5. There is a large number of accommodation time in the summer holidays, available in the town for tourists. 3 There was less snow on the mountains this winter, 6 Tourism is often bad for the environment, but so.we couldn't go skiing. fewer people really care about that Complete the dialogues with the words in the boxes. 1 [much many 3 [less] alittle ‘A: Did you send postcards from South Az Ineed information about Concorde, ‘Africa when you went on holiday there? ‘B: Well, [know it took _ time than other B:No,I didn't have _ time for that, planes to fly to New York, 2 [afew lfewer 4 [wasn't] weren't A: Why don't we go to the other side of the island? A: The tourist leaflets very useful, ‘There are — tourists there, B:T agree. They had a lot of information that And there are____nicer cafés. —____ helpful.Choose a feeling to match each sentence. Underline the words which show you how the speaker is feeling, When I saw the dirty swimming pool, realised Thad made a terrible mistake disappointed / uncertain Thonestly never expected to win a holiday to a luxury resort in the Caribbean! surprised / angry Nothing could stop me from jumping into the blue water of the Aegean. disappointed / impatient ‘When I quit my job to travel, [wasn't sure that it was the right decision. interested / uncertain ‘They said it was a safe place, but they were ‘wrong, and I didn’t sleep during the holiday. worried / surprised. “The service was terrible, so we didn't leave a tip for the waiter annoyed / worried asked the tour guide a lot of questions about the history of the area. annoyed / interested ‘When the taxi broke down on the way to the airport, I just wanted to scream! angry / impatient ee EU jor Listen to two students doing a task about some people who are going on holiday. Tick the phrases they use to make suggestions. think they should Perhaps they could might be a good idea T think t would be useful How about ..? ‘What do you think about 000 co Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the words in the box. WW) maten the sentences 1-7 below to the feelings in Exercise 1. 1 Twanted to know more about the city's history. {couldn't wait to see my cousins. ‘Well it was really unexpected. ___ complained to his parents. It wasn't anything like I was hoping. ‘He didn't know what to expect, _ We were nervous about meeting them,