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1 Choose the correct option.

1 As a child, I didn’t use to play/played/was playing video games very often.

2 By the time Sara went home, she had collected/collected/used to collect a kilo of plastic from the beach.

3 I had played/was playing/used to play board games all the time when I was ten.

4 When I got to the party, I suddenly realised I forgetting/forgot/had forgotten the present.

5 Brad didn’t use to wear/hadn’t worn/wasn’t wearing jeans when he was younger, but now he wears them all the time.

6 While I was walking home, I had met/met/was meeting my best friend’s sister.

Score: /6

2 Choose the correct option.

Hi Lizzy,

I’m writing from Greece where I 1 how to surf! I think I 2 in the water about a
hundred times, but it’s good fun. As you know, before the summer I 3 for this trip for such a long
time. Before we left, I 4 a couple of classes on land to practise jumping up on the board.

T he best moment yesterday was when I 5 my first wave. While I 6 on the

board, my dad took a picture. It looked really professional! Do you remember when we were young and I
7 the water! You should see me now!

See you in a week!

Love Max

1 a ’d learned b ’ve been learning c was learning d did learn

2 a ’ve been falling b fell c ’ve fallen d was falling
3 a ’d been waiting b used to wait c ’d waited d ’ve waited
4 a ’d already been doing b used to do c was already doing d ’d already done
5 a ’ve ridden b ’ve been riding c rode d ’d been riding
6 a ’d stood b was standing c ’ve been standing d ’ve stood
7 a didn’t use to like b wasn’t liking c didn’t used to like d hadn’t liked

Score: /7
 3 Choose the correct option.

Hi Patrick,

I’m writing from Manchester where I am doing my work experience in a design company. On my first day, they asked me if
1 in a design company before and I told them that 2 . My trainer, Beth, told me
3 and that she would show me around. She explained that they were creating graphics for an ebook. I
offered 4 with the cover of the book and after experimenting with some different colour schemes, I
suggested 5 three different shades of blue. T he next day, Beth invited 6 my design to
the client on a video call and I managed to convince them 7 my design! It was incredible!

Sofia

1 a I’d worked b I worked c I was working d I can work

2 a I didn’t b no c I wasn’t d I hadn’t
3 a don’t worry b didn’t worry c not to worry d not worrying
4 a helping b to help c that I help d for to help
5 a to use b use c using d don’t use
6 a to present b me presenting c me for presenting d me to present
7 a to accept b accepting c for accepting d on accepting

Score: /7

4 Complete the dialogue with the correct f orm of the verbs in the box.

answer be call do leave miss

Zoe I wish we 1 the bus this morning. T hat was a long walk I didn’t need.
Ben I know. If only you 2 such a slow runner.
Zoe It’s not my fault I’m so slow. Hang on. Someone’s calling me.
Ben I wish you 3 your phone when we’re talking. It’s very annoying. If I 4 that
to you, you wouldn’t like it.
Zoe … I’m sorry, I wish my mum 5 me at school but the message is for you. You’ve left your school
bag at home.
Ben Oh no! If only I 6 in such a hurry this morning!

Score: /6

READING

5 Read the text.

Be yourself , be happy

Have you ever followed the crowd and acted in a way that fitted in with the people around you? Are you afraid of not
living up to other people’s expectations? Or have you ever got so obsessed with someone else’s life that you wanted
to be just like them? If you’ve answered ‘yes’ to any of these questions, read on.

Deep down, we may be worried about expressing our true selves; we’re afraid others won’t like who we are or the way
we look. However, by doing so, we might end up doing things that we never intended to do, such as starting a course
we don’t actually enjoy, getting a job we hate or spending time with people we don’t really like. None of these things
can make us genuinely happy.
 So, how can you start to be yourself? T he first step is to be honest about what is truly important to you. Discover
what you love doing and start doing it! T his can make you much happier.

Of course, doing something that is different from everyone else requires a great amount of courage. By being
courageous, you can build an inner strength that will help you face any problems or difficulties in the future. And if
you are determined to be true to who you are, the skills and abilities you need to get what you want in life will soon
follow.

Finally, it’s important to see your differences positively. Value your uniqueness, no matter how unconventional, and
don’t be shy about sharing it with the world! Be yourself, and you’ll be happy!

6 Read the article and choose the correct answers.

1 What is the main message of the article?

A You can’t be truly happy unless you are yourself.
B Being yourself is challenging but more satisfying.
C Do what you enjoy if you want to be liked.

2 In paragraph 1, the writer thinks the reader

A is very sociable and likes to be in a crowd.
B may have problems with personal identity.
C is afraid of what people expect of them.

3 One reason suggested for not being ourselves is

A we’re afraid that we will get an unsuitable job.
B we want to become genuinely happy.
C we feel insecure.

4 What advice does the writer give in paragraph 3?

A You should always tell people the truth.
B You should discover different things to do.
C You should do what you really enjoy.

5 What does the writer say about having courage?

A It offers long-term benefits.
B It gives you skills and abilities.
C It can make you physically stronger.

6 What does the writer say about being different?

A You should always be unconventional.
B You shouldn’t hide your differences.
C You shouldn’t see yourself as different.

Score: /6

VOCABULARY

7 Choose the correct option.

1 Ed cried/whistled/cheered out in surprise when he was chosen for the school hockey team.

2 Marius and Zala enjoy whispering/gossiping/muttering continuously about the celebrity who lived on their street.

3 Megan complained/boasted/quarrelled fiercely with her friend about which series to watch.
4 My aunt muttered/whispered/complained softly to me that we mustn’t wake the baby.

5 T ariq doesn’t like it when his brother shouts/whistles/cries out of tune.

Score: /5

8 Complete the sentences with the correct f orm of the words given.

1 Roger’s jacket was in the storm, but it was better than ADEQUATE
nothing.

2 Laura used salt instead of sugar and her cake was . EDIBLE

3 Mike felt the food in the café was and complained to the STANDARD
waiter.

4 A little bit of sun can be healthy, but you shouldn’t it. DO

5 Nicky broke an expensive plate, so she offered to it. PLACE

6 Alex didn’t want to seem , so he joined everyone at the SOCIAL

party.

7 Dave is a little at times, but he is kind and generous. MATURE

8 Freya kicked the ball better with her right foot and tended to
her left. USE

Score: /8

9 Complete the text with the correct f orm of the words in the box. T here are f our extra words.

appropriate free judge necessary organised relation respectful satisfy standard translate
young

T HE IMPORT ANCE OF MANNERS

Have you ever been in a public situation where you have been worried that you might have said something
1 or, even worse, that you have been rude or 2 to someone? Good manners, like saying
‘please’ and ‘thank you’, are still taught at primary school, but would the 3 of today know how to eat
soup correctly or how to greet people from different countries? Some might argue that it is completely
4 to learn good manners and that everyone should have the 5 to do and say what they
like. However, people with good manners usually make a much better impression on those they meet, which can help build
strong 6 for the future. Good manners show that you respect others and although it may take time to
learn all the rules of social interaction, knowing the right thing to wear, say and do will bring personal
7 and will also make you more confident.

Score: /7