language test: unit 1 a

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ALanguage Test: Unit 1

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word.

annoyed confident creative disappointed relaxed stressed surprised

0 After their long holiday they felt very relaxed and

ready to start work again.

1 Jenni was with me because

I didn’t tell her about Abi’s party.

2 We were that they couldn’t

come to the party. It was quite sad that they

missed it.

3 Philip is a(n) person. He’s

very sure of himself.

4 Gemma always has lots of new ideas. She’s a very

person.

5 Everyone is because there is

too much work to do and not enough people.

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2 Choose the correct option.

0 He doesn’t express / challenge / tell himself very

well. His ideas are confusing.

1 She told / challenged / made herself climb the wall

although she’s scared of heights.

2 Just make / be / know yourself when you meet him.

Don’t try and change your personality.

3 Amy congratulated / expressed / told herself for her

strong performance in a difficult race.

4 Why don’t you try sailing? You might surprise /

congratulate / express yourself and really enjoy it.

5 She always makes / expresses / tells herself that

she can do anything she tries and that nothing is

impossible.

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3 Complete the missing words in the text.

Mary is brave and is always prepared to 0 g i v e

something new a go. She is a very 1 c person

who never gets angry or anxious about anything.

As a result, she’s very good in difficult situations.

She gets a 2 b out of solving unexpected

problems. She believes that nothing can boost your 3 c like dealing with difficult

situations. She loves to 4 h adventures and

she’s always ready to 5 g you her opinion about

facing challenges.

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GRAMMAR

4 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of these verbs.

find have help not know not like study try want

A: Hi Bea, 0 are you studying at the moment or 1 to come out for a walk with me?

B: Hi Agnes. I’m sorry, but I 2 my brother

with his homework. He 3 Maths and

he always 4 a lot of problems with his

homework.

A: He’s lucky to have a big sister like you.

B: I’m the lucky one because

I 5 Maths so easy, but I’m not so

good at English. I 6 to write my

English essay as well and it’s not going very well.

I 7 what to write.

A: Would you like me to help you with your essay?

B: Would you? That’d be great. Thanks.

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5 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

0 Have you ever done (ever / do) a challenge which you

thought you would never complete?

I 1 (do)

lots of challenges in my life, but

I 2 (never / want)

to take part in any water challenges because I’m

afraid of water and I can’t even swim. So, when my

friend 3 (ask) me

to go in the water with sharks last summer,

I 4 (not want)

to do it at first. This was my friend’s dream, but it

5 (be)

a really difficult challenge for me.


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I 6 (shake) so

much when they put the cage into the water, that

I 7 (not look)

when suddenly a shark hit the cage and knocked the

breath out of my body.

I 8 (never / be) so

scared in all my life!

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USE OF ENGLISH

6 Read the text and choose the correct option (A, B, C or D).

Hi Nicki,

How’s the summer going? Here I am at the holiday

camp. It’s amazing! Right now I 0 for my

friends to finish breakfast before we start the team

challenge – today it’s kayaking. We 1 most of

our time doing activities on the lake at the camp

during this past week. I 2 a cabin with the

girls from my team. They’re really friendly. Because

activities 3 at nine every day, I haven’t had

much time to write. Tomorrow’s our last day, so

we 4 a bit sad already, but the girls and

I 5 to come back here next year!

I’m looking forward to seeing you next week.

Best wishes

Carla

0 A waiting B can wait

C ’m waiting D wait

1 A ’ve spent B spend

C were spending D are spend

2 A shared B shares

C sharing D share

3 A begin B are beginning

C were beginning D begins

4 A ’re feeling B felt

C have felt D were feeling

5 A am wanting B wants

C are wanting D want

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7 Complete the text with ONE word in each space.

Newbridge youth club 0 has organised some exciting

events for the winter break. Yesterday dozens of

teenagers 1 walking around

the village, despite the freezing weather, with

their cameras ready for the photo challenge. The

competition 2 at 11 a.m.

and they had one hour to take the perfect photo

to represent what they feel about their village. The

judges said, ‘The standard has been very high and

we 3 had some spectacular

entries. It’s 4 very difficult to

choose a winner.’ The first prize went to

fourteen-year-old Jamie Clark, who captured the

reflection of the clock tower in the window of the

bakery. He said, ‘The bakery makes incredible cakes

and the clock tower 5 the

most beautiful building in the village.’

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Language Test: Unit 1


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B

VOCABULARY

1 Read the definitions and write the correct word.

1 You are this when you feel peaceful and calm.

2 A word that means ‘a bit angry’.

3 The way someone feels when they don’t get the

result they wanted.

4 This word describes a person who has lots of

original ideas.

5 The way everyone feels when there is too much

work to do and not enough people.

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2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. Add the correct form of myself, yourself, himself, etc.

be express make surprise tell

1 He doesn’t very

well. His ideas are confusing.

2 She climb the wall

although she’s scared of heights.

3 Just when you meet

him. Don’t try and change your personality.

4 Why don’t you try sailing? You might

and really enjoy it.

5 They always that

they can do anything and that nothing is

impossible.

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Mary is quite brave and is always prepared to 1 something new a go. She never

gets angry or anxious about anything, and, as a

result, she’s very good in difficult situations. She

gets a 2 out of solving unexpected

problems. She believes that nothing can boost your 3 like dealing with difficult situations.

She loves to 4 adventures and she’s

always ready to 5 you her opinion

about facing challenges.

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GRAMMAR

4 Five of the seven verbs in bold are wrong. Write the correct form of these verbs.

A: Hi Bea, are you studying at the moment or 1 are you wanting to come out

for a walk with me?

B: Hi Agnes. I’m sorry, but

I 2 ’m helping my brother with

his homework. He 3 isn’t liking

Maths and he always 4 has a lot

of problems with his homework.

A: He’s lucky to have a big sister like you.

B: I’m the lucky one because

I 5 ’m finding Maths so easy, but

I’m not so good at English.

I 6 try to write my English essay

as well and it’s not going very well.

I 7 ’m not knowing what to write.

A: Would you like me to help you with your essay?

B: Would you? That’d be great. Thanks.

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5 Complete the text with the correct form of these verbs. There is one extra verb.

ask be do make never be never want not look not want shake

Have you ever done a challenge which you thought

you would never complete?

I 1 lots of challenges

in my life, but I 2 to take part

in any water challenges because I’m afraid of water

and I can’t even swim. So, when my friend 3 me to go in the water with

sharks last summer, I 4 to

do it at first. This was my friend’s dream, but it



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5 a really difficult challenge

for me. I 6 so much when

they put the cage into the water, that

I 7 when suddenly a shark hit

the cage and knocked the breath out of my body.

I 8 so scared in all my life!

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USE OF ENGLISH


Hi Nicki,

How’s the summer going? Here I am at the holiday

camp. It’s amazing! Right now I 0 for my

friends to finish breakfast before we start the team

challenge – today it’s kayaking.

We 1 most of our time doing activities on the

lake at the camp during this past week. It’s great

because I love water and I join 2 everything,

even night swimming! I 3 a cabin with the

girls from my team and we get 4 really well.

Activities 5 at nine every day and it’s 8.55 now,

so I don’t have time to write more than this short

email. Tomorrow’s our last day and as you can

imagine we 6 a bit sad already, but the girls

and I 7 to come back here next year!

I’m looking forward to seeing you next week.

Best wishes

Carla

0 A waiting B can wait

C ’m waiting D wait1 A ’ve spent B spend

C were spending D are spend2 A up B on C in D to3 A shared B shares C sharing D share4 A over B on C up D in5 A begin B are beginning

C were beginning D begins6 A ’re feeling B felt

C have felt D were feeling7 A am wanting B wants

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Newbridge youth club 0 has organised some exciting

events for the winter break. Nearly all the members

of the club have signed 1

for a week of challenges. Yesterday dozens of

teenagers 2 walking

around the village, even though they had to cope 3 the freezing weather, with

their cameras ready for the photo challenge. The

competition 4 at 11 a.m.

and they had one hour to take the perfect photo to

represent what they feel about their village. The judges

had to deal 5 hundreds of

photos and they said, ‘The standard has been very

high and we 6 had some

spectacular entries. It’s 7 very

difficult to choose a winner.’ The first prize went to

fourteen-year-old Jamie Clark, who captured the

reflection of the clock tower in the window of the

bakery. He said, ‘The bakery makes incredible cakes

and the clock tower 8 the

most beautiful building in the village.’

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ASkills Test: Unit 1

DICTATION

1 02 Listen and write the sentences that you hear, including the punctuation.

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LISTENING

2 03 Listen to Dan and Nina talking about a competition to find a challenge for the students at their school. Complete the notes with ONE, TWO or THREE words in each space.

CHALLENGE COMPETITION

Aim: to find a challenge that the1 can take part in.

Suggestions so far:

Class 1A: have one day a week with no 2

Class 3C: do something scary like sky-diving or 3

Class 2D: raise money for a project to 4 in Africa

What to do:

Decide on and research a challenge.

Fill out an online 5

and create a poster to advertise it.

The best three challenges from all the

classes will be presented. Then, 6 will choose

the winner.

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READING

3 You are going to read a text about starting a new school. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 Going to a new school can be

A exciting.

B annoying.

C worrying.

2 Six-year-old Anna

A spoke a little English before she came.

B took extra English lessons.

C was hoping to go back to her home country.

3 Anna says her classmates

A were unsympathetic about her difficulties.

B had friendly parents.

C took a long time to like her.

4 Eugenio

A was sometimes embarrassed by his mistakes.

B is younger than Zoella.

C was pessimistic about the new school.

5 Eugenio believes the boys ended up liking him

because he

A enjoyed laughing at their jokes.

B was a useful member of the football team.

C scored in a football competition.

6 Patrick says that

A attending an international school is frightening.

B almost all the students have had a similar

experience.

C the school solves problems very quickly.

7 New students at the school

A receive advice before they start.

B meet the staff at a welcome party.

C are given a place to put their things.

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Starting a new schoolStarting a new school can be an anxious time for anyone, but when it is in another country, it can be really scary, especially if you have to learn a new language.

Anna arrived in the UK from Italy when she was six. ‘I didn’t speak a word of English and everything seemed very strange. At first, I was miserable and wanted to return to Italy. However, many of the kids in my class had had the same problem and were keen to help me learn English. They and their parents were very welcoming and it didn’t take long for me to feel confident. I think I was quite lucky because my older sister, Zoella, found it much more difficult even though she spoke some English.’

Eugenio, Anna’s brother, was the oldest of the children and was sixteen when the family came to the UK. ‘In some ways it was harder than I expected, and easier in others. I already spoke English quite well, but that didn’t stop some of the other boys laughing at me when I made mistakes and there were some awkward moments when I came out with the wrong word or phrase. My way of dealing with it was to laugh with them. I soon made some great friends although I think that was mainly because I’m pretty good at football and helped the school team to win their first match in two years!’

Patrick is a teacher at the international school they all attend. ‘It can be very scary for young people going to any new school. But I think it helps that most of the kids in our school have been through the same thing. They understand the problems and the worries and are usually pleased to help any new arrival. Our students have also designed an advice sheet, which we send to all new students before they arrive. It contains everything from where to find things, who to see if there’s a problem, what clothes to wear and so on. We also have a welcome afternoon before they start school properly, when they can meet some of their future classmates.’

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WRITING

4 Order the sentences A-J to complete the description of a personal challenge.

My Personal Challenge I’ve always dreamed about jumping out of a

plane and floating down to Earth like a bird.

A In the end, although I was still shaking, I got on

the plane, sat down and waited. The instructor

talked to me all the time and before I knew it,

we were in the air.

B I gasped and started shaking violently. At first,

I thought it was impossible to achieve, but lots

of people had promised to give money to the

charity if I jumped, so I had to do it.

C I regularly jump out of planes and I’m thinking

of becoming a pilot so that I can take other

people up for the experience.

D I thought I could control my nerves but, when

I arrived at the airfield and saw how small the

plane was,

E The experience has made me much more

confident.

F In fact, I’m not afraid of flying at all now.

G I gradually felt less anxious and then we

jumped. It was really amazing.

H I first realised this when we were going on

a family holiday to Italy when I was eight.

I refused to get on the plane and my family

had to cancel the holiday.

I I heard about this charity sky-diving challenge

from a work colleague and decided to do it as

I wanted to raise money for poor children.

J The problem was, I was scared of flying.

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DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 03 Listen to Dan and Nina talking about a competition to find a challenge for the students at their school. Answer the questions with no more than THREE words.

1 What do students have to give up in class 1A’s

challenge?

2 Give one example of the type of activity class 3C

are suggesting.

3 Which class wants to raise money for a building

project?

4 How should the class give in their suggestion?

5 What do students need to do to advertise the

challenge?

6 How many challenges will the school choose from

to pick a winner?

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Skills Test: Unit 1

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B

READING

3 You are going to read a text about starting a new school. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1 Going to a new school can be

A exciting.

B annoying.

C worrying.

D disappointing.

2 Six-year-old Anna

A spoke some English before she came.

B took extra English lessons.

C liked her new school immediately.

D was hoping to go back to her home country.

3 Anna says her classmates

A were unsympathetic about her difficulties.

B had friendly parents.

C took a long time to like her.

D thought she was lucky.

4 Eugenio

A is younger than Zoella.

B was pessimistic about the new school.

C was sometimes embarrassed by his mistakes.

D laughed at the boys in his class.

5 Eugenio believes the boys ended up liking him

because he

A enjoyed laughing at their jokes.

B was a useful member of the football team.

C scored in a football competition.

D was good at making friends.

6 Patrick says that

A attending an international school is frightening.

B almost all the students have had a similar

experience.

C the school solves problems very quickly.

D students at the school are worried about

making new friends.

7 New students at the school

A receive advice before they start.

B meet the staff at a welcome party.

C are given a place to put their things.

D can wear any clothes they choose.

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Starting a new school

Starting a new school can be an anxious time for anyone, but when it is in another country, it can be really scary, especially if you have to learn a new language.

Anna arrived in the UK from Italy when she was six. ‘I didn’t speak a word of English and everything seemed very strange. At first, I was miserable and wanted to return to Italy. However, many of the kids in my class had had the same problem and were keen to help me learn English. They and their parents were very welcoming and it didn’t take long for me to feel confident. I think I was quite lucky because my older sister, Zoella, found it much more difficult even though she spoke some English.’

Eugenio, Anna’s brother, was the oldest of the children and was sixteen when the family came to the UK. ‘In some ways it was harder than I expected, and easier in others. I already spoke English quite well, but that didn’t stop some of the other boys laughing at me when I made mistakes and there were some awkward moments when I came out with the wrong word or phrase. My way of dealing with it was to laugh with them. I soon made some great friends although I think that was mainly because I’m pretty good at football and helped the school team to win their first match in two years!’

Patrick is a teacher at the international school they all attend. ‘It can be very scary for young people going to any new school. But I think it helps that most of the kids in our school have been through the same thing. They understand the problems and the worries and are usually pleased to help any new arrival. Our students have also designed an advice sheet which we send to all new students before they arrive. It contains everything from where to find things, who to see if there’s a problem, what clothes to wear and so on. We also have a welcome afternoon before they start school properly, when they can meet some of their future classmates.’

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BSkills Test: Unit 1

WRITING

4 Complete the text with these words and expressions. Add capital letters where necessary.

dreamed about experience has made me first realised this gasped gradually felt I heard about I’m thinking of becoming in the end not afraid the problem was when I arrived

My Personal ChallengeI’ve always 0 dreamed about jumping out of a plane

and floating down to Earth like a bird. 1 , I was scared

of flying. I 2

when we were going on a family holiday to Italy

when I was eight. I refused to get on the plane

and my family had to cancel the holiday.3 this charity

sky-diving challenge from a work colleague and

decided to do it as I wanted to raise money for

poor children. I thought I could control my nerves

but, 4 at the

airfield and saw how small the plane was,

I 5 and

started shaking violently. At first, I thought it was

impossible to achieve, but lots of people had

promised to give money to the charity if I jumped,

so I had to do it. 6 , although I

was still shaking, I got on the plane, sat down and

waited. The instructor talked to me all the time

and before I knew it, we were in the air.

I 7 less anxious

and then we jumped. It was really amazing.

The 8 much

more confident and now I’m 9 of flying.

I regularly jump out of planes and 10 a pilot

so that I can take other people up for the

experience.

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VOCABULARY


Everywhere I look there is pollution of some kind. Last

night there was a festival in town and this morning

there’s so much 0 litter everywhere. I don’t know why

people can’t put their 1 r in the

red bins. I’m organising a big 2 e

to make the local community aware of the problem

and I want as many people as possible to 3 j my campaign to encourage

people to 4 c up the town. One

good thing is that the big 5 f that

produced plastic cartons has now closed down.

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2 The words in bold are in the wrong place. Put the words in the correct place.

0 Plastic dropped from ships can seriously waste

pollute the ocean.

1 We need to vote the planet

from all the pollution, so we must recycle more.

2 We’re going to protect an

election to choose a student councillor.

3 Don’t become water. Turn the

tap off while you’re brushing your teeth.

4 Who are you going to pollute

for in the school election?

5 We can hold members of a

club at school that looks after the environment.

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I haven’t got any fuel, so we need to stop at the 0 petrol station first before we go to the 1

centre. Then we can take these bottles to the bottle 2 . After that I’m going to listen to a

talk about climate 3 . Then I need to 4 up for the school trip. There aren’t

many places left so I’d better hurry. Let’s hope there

isn’t a traffic 5 or I’ll be late and miss

the chance of going on the trip.

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GRAMMAR

4 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

Julia 0 had wanted (want) to speak to the town

councillors about pollution in her city for six months.

She 1 (wait) patiently

and, finally, she 2 (have) a

meeting with some of them yesterday. By the time the

day arrived, she had got really nervous. She 3 (decide) to read

through all her information carefully before she left

the house. She 4 (think)

she had left enough time. However, she 5 (not realise) how late it

was and when she 6 (get)

to the bus stop, her bus 7

(already / go). By the time she got to the town hall, all

the councillors 8 (leave).

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0 Sarah would / used to live in a big city.

1 We used to go / went to Australia last year.

2 When I was young, I would / use to go horse-riding

every Sunday.

3 Did you used to / use to walk to school?

4 Martha use to / would spend hours in the kitchen

with her grandmother.

5 They didn’t use to / used to recycle their rubbish but

they do now.

6 She finished / would finish her university studies last

June.

7 Would you / Did you use to spend your summers at

the beach?

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USE OF ENGLISH


In 1957 the River Thames, which flows through

the middle of London, was declared biologically

dead. Industries and lack of treatment of waste

water 0 the oxygen in the water to fall to levels

that couldn’t support life. Factories 1 pump

out heavy metals directly into the river and people

used to 2 that the flowing water could

eliminate all the waste from the city. There 3 to be regulations for pesticides and

fertilizers that came from the agricultural land

further up the river. It was a disaster! Sixty years

later politicians claimed that the recovery of

the river had 4 a success. But although the

Thames is cleaner than it used 5 , the pollution

problem has come back. This time in the form of

plastic pollution.

0 A causing B had causing

C had caused D were caused

1 A would B had

C were D did

2 A believing B believed

C belief D believe

3 A didn’t used B didn’t use

C hadn’t used D weren’t used

4 A been B being

C to be D be

5 A be B being

C had been D to be

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The research team set off in the spring.0 When they got

to the Arctic they found that the number of polar bears

that used 1 live in the area had shrunk by

15%. The expedition leader said, ‘We knew there was a

problem but we 2 realised how serious it

was before we actually got there.’

The researchers found that many of these majestic

animals 3 suffering from the effects of

climate change. Whereas previously they had managed

to eat enough in the summer and autumn to survive the

winter, now some of them had used up so much energy in

looking for food on the disappearing ice that they 4 become thin and weak. 5 the time the spring came, many of them

had died of hunger.

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B

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the text with ONE word in each space. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

Everywhere I look there is pollution of some kind. Last

night there was a festival in town and this morning

there’s so much 1 everywhere.

I don’t know why people can’t put their 2 in the red bins. I’m organising a

big event to make the local community aware of the

problem and I want as many people as possible to 3 my campaign to encourage

people to 4 up the town. One

good thing is that the big 5 that

produced plastic cartons has now closed down.

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1 We need to protect / waste / damage the planet

from all the pollution, so we must recycle more.

2 We’re going to vote / hold / set an election to

choose a student councillor.

3 Don’t waste / save / throw water. Turn the tap off

while you’re brushing your teeth.

4 Who are you going to sign / vote / join for in the

school election?

5 We can become / organise / hold members of a

club at school that looks after the environment.

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3 Complete the text with TWO words in each space.

We need to stop at the 1 p for

fuel before we go to the 2 r to

get rid of the old cooker. Then we can take these

bottles to the 3 b .

After that I’m going to listen to a talk about 4 c . Then I need to hurry and

sign up for the school trip. Let’s hope there isn’t a 5 t or I’ll be late and miss the

chance of going on the trip. Maybe I’ll have to get out

of the car and run!

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GRAMMAR

4 Complete the text with the correct form of these verbs.

decide get go have leave not realise think wait

Julia had wanted to speak to the town councillors

about pollution in her city for six months. She 1 patiently and, finally, she 2 a meeting with some of them

yesterday. By the time the day arrived, she had got

really nervous. She 3 to read

through all her information carefully before she left the

house. She 4 she had left enough

time. However, she 5 how late it

was and when she 6 to the bus

stop, her bus 7 already

. By the time she got to the town

hall, all the councillors 8 home.

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5 Find and correct the mistakes in these sentences. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

1 We used to go to Australia last year.

2 When I was young, I use go horse-riding every

Sunday.

3 Did you used to walk to school?

4 Martha use spend hours in the kitchen with her

grandmother.

5 They didn’t used to recycle their rubbish but they

do now.

6 She would finished her university studies last June.

7 Would you used to spend your summers at

the beach?

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Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH


So you thought pollution was a recent problem, 0 you? Well not really! In 1957 the River Thames,

which flows through the middle of London, was

declared biologically dead. Industries and lack

of treatment of waste water 1 the oxygen in

the water to fall to levels that couldn’t support life.

Factories 2 pump out heavy metals directly

into the river and people used to 3 that

the flowing water could eliminate all the waste

from the city. There 4 to be regulations for

pesticides and fertilizers that came from the

agricultural land further up the river. It was a

disaster! Sixty years later politicians claimed that

the recovery of the river had 5 a success. But,

although the Thames is cleaner than it used 6 ,

the pollution problem has come back. We all know

how, 7 we? In the form of plastic pollution.

0 A did B didn’t

C were D weren’t

1 A causing B had causing

C had caused D were caused

2 A would B had

C were D did

3 A believing B believed

C belief D believe

4 A didn’t used B didn’t use

C hadn’t used D weren’t used

5 A been B being

C to be D be

6 A be B being

C had been D to be

7 A do B don’t

C have D haven’t

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The research team set off in the spring. 0 When they got

to the Arctic they found that the number of polar

bears that used 1 live in the

area had shrunk by 15%. The expedition leader said, ‘We

knew there was a problem, 2 we?

Which is why we went back again, but we 3 realised how serious it was

before we actually got there.’ The researchers found that

many of these majestic animals 4

suffering from the effects of climate change. Whereas

previously they 5 managed to

eat enough in the summer and autumn to survive the

winter, now some of them had used up so much energy in

looking for food on the disappearing ice that they 6 become thin and weak. 7 the time the spring came

many of them had died of hunger. This wouldn’t happen

if we took better care of the planet, 8 it?

/8

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Name:

Class:



DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 05 Listen to three dialogues about recycling and complete the sentences with ONE, TWO or THREE words in each space.

Dialogue 1:

1 The recycling club organises events at

.

2 The club takes place on

.

Dialogue 2:

3 Miranda is worried about the

which being a student

councillor involves.

4 The deadline for applying to be a councillor is

on Friday.

Dialogue 3:

5 Josh’s grandmother first heard about recycling

when she was .

6 Josh’s mother uses recycled items to make

.

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Name:

Class:


A

READING

3 You are going to read an article about ways to protect the environment. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence you do not need to use.

We used to get bags for free whenever we bought something in a shop, so people didn’t care about throwing them away.

A

This has been tried in Dubai, but it seems that the artificial islands have damaged the ecosystem.

B

Although this may seem positive, in many areas tropical forests have been cut down to make way for these crops.

C

Did you know these were invented to save the planet?

D

In addition, production of this type of fuel also requires a lot of water, which may mean that local communities lose their water supply.

E

However, we should consider the possible consequences more carefully before putting them into practice.

F

Many of them were in danger of extinction before the reserves were created.

G

If every country decided to implement a policy like this, then our land, cities, oceans and beaches could become much cleaner and less polluted.

H

There have been many ideas for ways to care better for the environment, but not all of them have proved to be successful. Some have even damaged the environment in ways that their creators had not considered.One scheme, floating cities, is something that many people still hope will solve the problem of overcrowding in our cities. 1 . A project in China has been a little more successful in producing pollution-free islands, but they are far too expensive to copy around the world.Another idea to save the planet was to use biofuels instead of traditional fuels. They’re made from natural oils from plants such as palm oil and are therefore a renewable form of energy. 2 . This has led to the loss of habitat for endangered species such as tigers or rhinos. An economic consequence of this type of farming is that a global food crisis has arisen, as farmers prefer to use the land for producing biofuel and not food. 3 . Despite the drawbacks of palm oil, organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund are working to help create sustainable production of this crop that does have its advantages. Then, there are plastic bags. 4 . At the time, people were worried about using paper bags and cutting down trees, so a Swedish inventor came up with the idea of a strong reusable plastic bag. Little did he think that people would get into the habit of throwing them away after one use. 5 . However, in the UK, since they started charging 5p for every plastic bag, the use of bags has been reduced by more than 80%, which is amazing. It’s such a straightforward idea. 6 . At present approximately eight million tonnes of plastic, much of which is plastic bags, goes into the world’s oceans every year and is swallowed by many sea creatures.Despite the failures, it’s still massively important to come up with new ideas that will protect the environment. 7 . The domino effect of what we think are positive actions can lead to disasters.

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Skills Test: Unit 2

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Name:

Class:


A

WRITING

4 Choose the correct option to complete the survey report.

The 0 plan / conclusion / objective of the survey was to

find out what our classmates think about environmental

issues.

Do you think more trees need to be planted?1 Most / Almost / Totally all of the class said yes to this.

Should cars be banned from the town centre?

About 40% of the 2 competitors / participants / surveyors

said yes.

Do you always tell someone not to drop litter?

Only 3 a few / small / most students would do this.

Should everyone grow their own vegetables, by law? 4 Half / Two-thirds / Three-quarters of the class agreed,

but 50% thought it would be unfair for those in flats.

Should most packaging be reduced to a minimum? 5 A few / Some / Most of the class said yes to this – 90%.

Should food portions in restaurants be smaller, in order

to reduce waste?

Some students (20%) agreed, but 6 25 times more /

more than double / the same the amount (45%)

disagreed.

Do you think that governments need to do more to

create environmental changes?

Full agreement, as 7 25% / 50% / 100% of students agreed.

Do you think the cost of flights should be increased? 8 Three-quarters / Almost half / None agreed, while the

other 25% thought that flights were expensive enough.

To 9 sum / end / finish up, we found that all students feel

that the government is not taking full responsibility for

environmental issues. Disappointingly, not many students

would tell someone not to drop litter.

In 10 the end / conclusion / the final, our classmates were

aware changes are required, but not willing to take

personal responsibility.

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Skills Test: Unit 2

Name:

Class:


B

DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 05 Listen to three dialogues about recycling and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

Dialogue 1:

1 The recycling club wants to

A involve their neighbours in recycling events.

B think of ideas for the school to promote

recycling.

C find volunteers to encourage students to join.

2 This term the club meets on

A Mondays in the science room.

B Thursdays in the science room.

C Mondays in the library.

Dialogue 2:

3 Josh wants Miranda to

A join the recycling campaign.

B help him with his studies.

C help other students.

4 Miranda

A is not sure about being a student councillor.

B doesn’t have time to put her name forward as a

student councillor.

C hopes her friends will vote for her.

Dialogue 3:

5 Josh’s grandmother … when she was a teenager.

A had a lot of old clothes

B looked after her clothes carefully

C made her own clothes

6 Josh’s mum

A uses recycled items to make clothes.

B throws away useless objects.

C sometimes wastes things.

/6

Skills Test: Unit 2

Name:

Class:


B

READING

3 You are going to read an article about ways to protect the environment. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-J the one which fits each gap. There are three extra sentences you do not need to use.

This has been tried in Dubai, but it seems that the artificial islands have damaged the ecosystem.

A

If every country decided to implement a policy like this, then our land, cities, oceans and beaches could be much cleaner and less polluted.

B

What people didn’t realise was this would affect the levels of carbon dioxide in the air.

C

In addition, production of this type of fuel also requires a lot of water, which may mean that local communities lose their water supply.

D

Building eco-friendly houses and apartment blocks has made all the difference.

E

We used to get bags for free whenever we bought something in a shop, so people didn’t care about throwing them away.

F

However, we should consider the possible consequences more carefully before putting them into practice.

G

Many of them were in danger of extinction before the reserves were created.H

Although this may seem positive, in many areas tropical forests have been cut down to make way for these crops.

I

Did you know these were invented to save the planet?

J

There have been many ideas for ways to care better for the environment, but not all of them have proved to be successful. Some have even damaged the environment in ways that their creators had not considered.

One scheme, floating cities, is something that many people still hope will solve the problem of overcrowding in our cities. 1 . A project in China has been a little more successful in producing pollution-free islands, but they are far too expensive to copy around the world.

Another idea to save the planet was to use biofuels instead of traditional fuels. They’re made from natural oils from plants such as palm oil and are therefore a renewable form of energy. 2 . This has led to the loss of habitat for endangered species such as tigers or rhinos. An economic consequence of this type of farming is that a global food crisis has arisen as farmers prefer to use the land for producing biofuel and not food. 3 . Despite the drawbacks of palm oil, organisations such as the World Wildlife Fund are working to help create sustainable production of this crop that does have its advantages.

Then, there are plastic bags. 4 . At the time, people were worried about using paper bags and cutting down trees, so a Swedish inventor came up with the idea of a strong reusable plastic bag. Little did he think that people would get into the habit of throwing them away after one use. 5 . However, in the UK, since they started charging 5p for every plastic bag, the use of bags has been reduced by more than 80%, which is amazing. It’s such a straightforward idea. 6 . At present approximately eight million tonnes of plastic, much of which is plastic bags, goes into the world’s oceans every year and is swallowed by many sea creatures.

Despite the failures, it’s still massively important to come up with new ideas that will protect the environment. 7 . The domino effect of what we think are positive actions can lead to disasters.

/7

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Skills Test: Unit 2

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Name:

Class:


B

WRITING

4 Complete the survey report with suitable words or figures. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

The objective of the survey was to find out what our

classmates think about environmental issues.

Do you think more trees need to be planted?1 all of the class (over 90%) said yes.

Should cars be banned from the town centre?

About 40% of the 2 said yes.

Do you always tell someone not to drop litter?

Surprisingly, only a 3 students said yes.

Should everyone grow their own vegetables, by law? 4 of the class agreed, but the other 50%

thought it would be unfair for those in flats.

Should most packaging be reduced to a minimum? 5 of the class said yes to this – 90%.

Should food portions in restaurants be smaller, in order

to reduce waste?

Some students (20%) agreed, but more than 6 the amount (45%) disagreed.

Do you think that governments need to do more to

create environmental changes?

Full agreement, as 7 of students agreed

with this.

Do you think the cost of flights should be increased? 8 agreed, while the other 25% thought

that flights were expensive enough.

To 9 up, we found that all students feel

that the government is not taking full responsibility for

environmental issues. Disappointingly, not many students

would tell someone not to drop litter.

In 10 , our classmates were aware

changes are required, but not willing to take personal

responsibility.

/10

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Skills Test: Unit 2


Name:

Class:


VOCABULARY


Gareth is my best friend. He 0 has / is / fits very good

looking and is fourteen. He’s got short blond hair,

which is 1 dyed / pale / painted because his natural

colour is dark brown. He’s got beautiful blue eyes and

a dark 2 complexion / freckle / hair. There is a 3 freckle / piercing / collar in his right ear where he

wears a silver 4 necklace / bracelet / earring. He

doesn’t wear any other 5 glasses / bracelet / jewellery.

/5


Philip is a 0 skinny young man in his 1 t –

in fact, he’s 23 – and has just discovered that he has

to 2 w glasses. Last week he spent ages

trying to find suitable glasses for himself and he made

a video about it. In it, he also talked about whether

jeans are better with a zip or 3 b . He also

talked about his preference for 4 t jeans.

I’m not sure that this video will be successful because

he doesn’t wear very modern clothes and can be

quite old- 5 f in his style.

/5

3 Read the definitions and write the correct word. There are two extra words.

baggy laces pockets scruffy skinny sleeves sole stunning

0 These are the part of a shirt or jacket that we put

our arms into. sleeves1 These come in a pair and are used to fasten boots

and shoes.

2 This adjective describes clothes that don’t fit very

tightly.

3 This word means ‘amazing’ when we talk about

appearance.

4 This adjective describes something or someone

that’s the opposite of smart.

5 This is the under part of a shoe or boot.

/5

GRAMMAR

4 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets and for, since and all.

A: Hi, Sarah, I 0 ’ve been waiting (wait) for you 1 ages. Where have you been?

B: I 2 (shop)

with my mum 3 day.

We 4 (not

have) time to get together since my birthday two

weeks ago.

A: Really?

B: Yes, we 5

(both / be) really busy.

I 6 (study) for

my exams and my mum 7 (work)

overtime. She’s saving to take us on holiday.

We haven’t been away as a family 8

I started my new school.

A: Oh, that’ll be nice.

9 (you /

choose) where you’re going yet?

B: No, not yet.

/9


Gemma, who 0 is now thirteen, 1

been wearing make-up 2 she was

ten years old. Her parents aren’t happy about it and 3 tried to stop her wearing

make-up, but she 4 not stopped

wearing it yet. Gemma takes lots of photos of herself

and she’s going to post them online.

She 5 wanted to be a model 6 ages and hopes that someone

will see her pictures online and ask her to become

one.

/6


Name:

Class:

A

USE OF ENGLISH


Hi Josie,

I’m getting really excited about the school

musical. It’s only a week till the first performance! I 0 good progress with the costumes, but I need

your advice. Jack 1 me and we 2 sewing

the numbers on the T-shirts now, but I don’t know

what to do about the skirts. I’ve got some striped

material, but I 3 one yet because I’m not sure

it would look right. The boys 4 about wearing

baggy shorts, so maybe the girls should wear

shorts as well. What do you think? 5 shorts? I

think it might be a bit difficult; perhaps we should

buy some.

Let me know!

Emma

0 A ’ve making B ’ve made

C make D made

1 A have been helping B would help

C help D has been helping

2 A have been finishing B have finished

C are finish D were finished

3 A have been making B haven’t been making

C haven’t made D have made

4 A has talked B talking

C was talking D have been talking

5 A Have you ever made B Do you ever made

C Have you ever been making D Had you made

/5

7 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between two and five words, including the word given.

0 Kim has been my friend since we were at primary

school.

KNOWN

I ’ve known Kim since we were at primary school.

1 He plays really well. He started practising two

years ago.

BEEN

He plays really well because he

for two

years.

2 I have to make three cakes for the party and I’ve

finished two of them.

ALREADY

I two

cakes but I need to make another one.

3 I bought my computer a year ago.

HAD

I a year.

4 They moved to the city two months ago.

LIVING

They in

the city for two months.

5 They began to make jewellery in 2010 and they are

still in business now.

SINCE

They

2010 and they are still in business now.

/5

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Name:

Class:

Name:

Class:

B

VOCABULARY

1 Correct the wrong words in this text.

Gareth is my best friend. He is very good looking and

is fourteen. He’s got short blond hair, which is 1 painted because his natural colour is

dark brown. He’s got beautiful blue eyes and a dark 2 hair . There is a 3 collar in his right ear where he wears

a silver 4 necklace . He doesn’t wear

any other 5 glasses .

/5


Philip is a young man in his 1 – in

fact, he’s 23 – and has just discovered that he has to 2 glasses. Last week he spent ages

trying to find suitable glasses for himself and he made

a video about it. In it, he also talked about whether

jeans are better with a zip or 3 .

He also talked about why he likes 4

jeans – so close-fitting that he can hardly put them

on! I’m not sure that this video will be successful

because he doesn’t wear very modern clothes and

can be quite old- 5 in his style.

/5

3 Read the definitions and write the correct word.

1 These are the part of a shirt or jacket that we put

our arms into.

2 These come in a pair and are used to fasten boots

and shoes.

3 This adjective describes clothes that don’t fit very

tightly.

4 This adjective describes something or someone

that is the opposite of smart.

5 This is the under part of a shoe or boot.

/5

GRAMMAR

4 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of these verbs and for, since and all.

be choose not have shop study work

A: Hi, Sarah, I’ve been waiting for you 1

ages. Where have you been?

B: I 2 with my mum 3 day. We 4 time to get together

since my birthday two weeks ago.

A: Really?

B: Yes, we 5 really busy.

I 6 for my exams and my

mum 7 overtime. She’s

saving to take us on holiday. We haven’t been away as

a family 8 I started my new school.

A: Oh, that’ll be nice. 9

where you’re going yet?

B: No, not yet.

/9

5 Read Gemma’s profile and complete the text. Use the Present Perfect Simple and the Present Perfect Continuous of suitable verbs and for and since.

GemmaAge now: 13

Age started wearing make-up: 10

Gemma’s parents: tried to stop her wearing it

Gemma’s dream: to be a model

Gemma, who is now thirteen, 1

make-up 2 she was ten years

old. Her parents aren’t happy about it and 3 to stop her wearing make-

up, but she 4 wearing it yet.

Gemma takes lots of photos of herself and she’s going

to post them online. She 5 to

be a model 6 ages and hopes

that someone will see her pictures online and ask her

to become one.

/6



Name:

Class:

Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH


Hi Josie,

I’m getting really excited about the school

musical. It’s only a week till the first performance! I 0 good progress with the costumes, but I need

your advice. Jack 1 me and we 2 sewing

the numbers on the T-shirts now, but I don’t know

what to do about the skirts. I’ve got 3 striped

material for all of them, but I 4 one yet

because I’m not sure it would look right. The boys 5 about wearing baggy shorts, so maybe the

girls should wear shorts as well. What do you think? 6 shorts? I think it might be 7 difficult to

make them; perhaps we should buy some instead.

Let me know what you think!

Emma

0 A ’ve making B ’ve made

C make D made

1 A have been helping B would help

C help D has been helping

2 A have been finishing B have finished

C are finish D were finished

3 A so B such

C enough D very

4 A have been making B haven’t been making

C haven’t made D have made

5 A has talked B talking

C was talking D have been talking

6 A Have you ever made B Do you ever made

C Have you ever been making D Had you made

7 A too B too much

C such D enough

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0 Kim has been my friend since we were at

primary school.

KNOWN

I ’ve known Kim since we were at primary school.

1 He plays really well. He started practising two

years ago.

BEEN

He plays really well because he

two years.

2 I have to make three cakes for the party and

I’ve finished two of them.

ALREADY

I two

cakes but I need to make another one.

3 They were the baggiest trousers I’ve ever seen!

SUCH

I’ve never seen .

4 I bought my computer a year ago.

HAD

I a year.

5 I didn’t buy the dress because it wasn’t long enough.

TOO

I didn’t buy the dress because it

.

6 They moved to the city two months ago.

LIVING

They in

the city for two months.

7 They began to make jewellery in 2010 and they are

still in business now.

SINCE

They 2010

and they are still in business now.

8 He’s only thirteen so he can’t watch that film.

ENOUGH

He to

watch that film

/8

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Name:

Class:



DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 07 Listen to part of a radio programme about teenage fashion and answer the questions with M (Maria), J (Jake) or B (Both).

1 Who would like to buy clothes more often?

2 Who says they don’t shop for clothes alone?

3 Who has looked for clothes online?

4 Who is a musician?

5 Who disagreed strongly with their parents about

their piercings?

6 Who thinks that people’s attitudes to piercings

have changed over the years?

7 Who is often criticised for not looking smart enough?

/7

Name:

Class:


A

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15

20

READING

3 You are going to read an article about the history of fashion. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 People in prehistoric times

A made their clothes from animal products.

B wore different clothes depending on the

season.

C had clothes that were made to last a long time.

2 3,000 years ago men’s clothes were

A designed for comfort.

B generally made of animal skins.

C adapted to use for hunting and fighting.

The history of fashion

Since the origins of humankind, the earliest humans began to wear skins to protect themselves from the cold as they migrated further north, but even in prehistoric times different designs for men and women or social classes developed. Certainly, very few items of ancient clothing exist, but there are examples of Bronze Age clothing from Denmark which show that clothes were mainly made of woollen cloth or leather.

Almost 3,000 years ago, men were wearing woollen leggings, woollen cloaks or sleeveless coats and woollen hats. They also had accessories such as leather belts, which they used to attach their bronze swords to, and leather wrist guards (a kind of bracelet) to protect their arms from the bows they used to shoot arrows.

Jumping forward to the nineteenth century, fashion was very important to the rich. In the 1840s, men used to wear very tight trousers, waistcoats with high collars, neckties and knee-length frock coats. For the most part, they had long hair pulled to the side and most men had moustaches or beards. Women’s fashion in the UK was inspired by Queen Victoria, who wore high-necked full-length dresses. The more daring ladies wore low- cut dresses, sometimes off the shoulder, for evening parties.

By the end of the 1800s, men were wearing

something that we would recognise today – the three-piece suit. The longer frock coats were becoming a thing of the past and the very high collars were beginning to be worn turned down like on coats and shirts today. It was now fashionable for men to have short hair, however, they still had big moustaches.

Fashion in the 1920s witnessed a huge shift in style for women, but less obvious changes for men. Women’s dresses became shorter and simpler and as materials became cheaper and designs easier to reproduce at home, fashion became accessible to a wider public and less related to social status. The three-piece suit began to die out as younger men preferred to wear wide-legged trousers with light casual jackets in brighter colours than previously.

Fifty years later, in the 70s, ready-to-wear clothing was available in shops for everyone and women sometimes wore suits, although men’s clothing still remained quite traditional. Of course, all young people wore T-shirts and jeans and long hair was popular for both sexes, probably due to the influence of pop culture.

Fashion has been reflecting the world in which we live for millennia and has changed over that time, but probably never as fast as over the last 100 years. Today, people are free to wear almost anything that takes their fancy and fashion has become a vast global industry.

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Skills Test: Unit 3

Name:

Class:


A

3 Fashionable women in the nineteenth century

A wore long coats.

B imitated the royal fashion.

C had to wear clothes that covered most of their

body.

4 In the 1920s

A people wore less formal clothes at home.

B men still wore formal clothes.

C following fashion became more common

for everyone.

5 Men and women’s fashions … in the 1970s.

A were still very different

B had an influence on music

C were less restricted by gender

6 Nowadays, fashion

A is more important amongst young people.

B creates a lot of employment everywhere.

C can make people look more attractive than in

the past.

/6

WRITING

4 Choose the correct option to complete the email.

Subject: Weekend job

Hi, Eva!

How 0 are / do / feel you? What have you been 1 making / doing / working? I haven’t 2 written / received / heard from you for ages. I’ve

got some great 3 information / news / ideas.

Sorry I didn’t write 4 after / later / sooner, but

I’ve been working in a new clothes shop at the

weekends,5 so that / because / so I haven’t had

much time. I got the job last month and it’s

fantastic. It’s a 1980s shop, 6 why / so / so that we

have to have crazy hairstyles and wear baggy

trousers and jackets in bright colours. There’s a

great boy who works there too. He’s really cool

and very handsome. His name’s Adam and he’s

got straight, blonde hair and beautiful brown eyes.

He’s tall and slim and is very friendly.

By the way, I also wanted to invite you to stay in the

holidays for a week – and not just 7 when / so that /

therefore you can meet Adam! 8 Anyway / Anymore /

Anything, 9 permit / let / allow me know if you can

come. It’ll be great to see you again.10 Speak / Send / Write back soon.

Cheers,

Barbara

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Skills Test: Unit 3

Name:

Class:


B

DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 07 Listen to part of a radio programme about teenage fashion and answer the questions with M (Maria), J (Jake), B (Both) or N (Neither).

1 Who would like to buy clothes more often?

2 Who thinks clothes are significant in their life?

3 Who usually buys clothes online?

4 Who chooses clothes according to their interests?

5 Whose parents have made rules about piercings?

6 Whose family is generally happy with their child’s

sense of style?

7 Who has a family member with a very different

opinion about what fashion is?

/7

Skills Test: Unit 3

Name:

Class:


B

5

10

15

20

READING

3 You are going to read an article about the history of fashion. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1 People in prehistoric times

A made their clothes from animal products.

B wore different clothes according to the season.

C had clothes that were made to last.

D didn’t follow fashions.

2 3,000 years ago men’s clothes were

A designed for comfort.

B made of a wide variety of fabrics.

C adapted for their practical needs.

D attractive and stylish.

The history of fashionSince the origins of humankind, the earliest humans began to wear skins to protect themselves from the cold as they migrated further north, but even in prehistoric times different designs for men and women or social classes developed. Certainly, very few items of ancient clothing exist, but there are examples of Bronze Age clothing from Denmark which show that their clothes were mainly made of woollen cloth or leather.

Almost 3,000 years ago, men were wearing woollen leggings, woollen cloaks or sleeveless coats and woollen hats. They also had accessories such as leather belts, which they used to attach their bronze swords to, and leather wrist guards (a kind of bracelet) to protect their arms from the bows they used to shoot arrows.

Jumping forward to the nineteenth century, fashion was very important to the rich. In the 1840s men used to wear very tight trousers, waistcoats with high collars, neckties and knee-length frock coats. For the most part, they had long hair pulled to the side and most men had moustaches or beards. Women’s fashion in the UK was inspired by Queen Victoria, who wore high-necked full-length dresses. The more daring ladies wore low- cut dresses, sometimes off the shoulder, for evening parties.

By the end of the 1800s, men were wearing

something that we would recognise today – the three-piece suit. The longer frock coats were becoming a thing of the past and the very high collars were beginning to be worn turned down like on coats and shirts today. It was now fashionable for men to have short hair, however, they still had big moustaches.

Fashion in the 1920s witnessed a huge shift in style for women, but less obvious changes for men. Women’s dresses became shorter and simpler and as materials became cheaper and designs easier to reproduce at home, fashion became accessible to a wider public and less related to social status. The three-piece suit began to die out as younger men preferred to wear wide-legged trousers with light casual jackets in brighter colours than previously.

Fifty years later, in the 70s, ready-to-wear clothing was available in shops for everyone and women sometimes wore suits, although men’s clothing still remained quite traditional. Of course, all young people wore T-shirts and jeans and long hair was popular for both sexes, probably due to the influence of pop culture.

Fashion has been reflecting the world in which we live for millennia and has changed over that time, but probably never as fast as over the last 100 years. Today, people are free to wear almost anything that takes their fancy and fashion has become a vast global industry.

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45

50

55

25

30

60

Skills Test: Unit 3

Name:

Class:


B

3 Fashion in the nineteenth century

A favoured long coats.

B was imperative for the wealthy.

C was mainly important for the royal family.

D promoted extravagant hairstyles.

4 In the 1920s

A people wore less formal clothes at home.

B men still dressed formally.

C there was a radical change in men’s clothing

style.

D following fashion became more attainable for

everyone.

5 In the sixth paragraph, what does ‘ready-to-wear

clothing’ mean?

A clothes made in a comfortable style

B clothes produced in standard sizes for everyone

C clothes made quickly for immediate use

D clothes for men and women

6 Nowadays, fashion

A has more influence on young people.

B creates a lot of employment everywhere.

C makes people look more attractive than

in the past.

D changes quickly because of low-priced clothes.

/6

WRITING

4 Complete the email with ONE word in each space.

Subject: Weekend job

Hi, Eva!

How are you? What have you been 1 ? I haven’t 2 from you for ages.

I’ve got some great 3 .

Sorry I didn’t write 4 ,

but I’ve been working in a new clothes shop

at the weekends, 5 I haven’t

had much time. I got the job last month

and it’s fantastic. It’s a 1980s shop, 6 we have to have crazy

hairstyles and wear baggy trousers and jackets

in bright colours. There’s a great boy who works

there too. He’s really cool and very handsome. His

name’s Adam and he’s got straight, blonde hair

and beautiful brown eyes. He’s tall and slim and is

very friendly.

By the way, I also wanted to invite you to stay in the

holidays for a week – and not just 7 you can meet Adam! 8 , 9

me know if you can come. It’ll be great to see you

again.10 back soon.

Cheers,

Barbara

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Skills Test: Unit 3


Name:

Class:


VOCABULARY


Gemma has just 0 for a summer job. She wants

to 1 experience working for a travel 2 . She

will have to 3 part of a team and thinks she will

enjoy it. At the moment, the job is only 4 because

it’s only for the summer and she will be paid an hourly 5 . She hopes to find a 6 job after university

where she can build a career. Because she speaks

three languages fluently, she hopes eventually to be

an 7 for a large company.

0 A written B gained

C applied D earned

1 A give B gain

C meet D do

2 A designer B critic

C agent D attendant

3 A be B make

C get D have

4 A permanent B overtime

C shift D temporary

5 A pay B salary

C money D rate

6 A permanent B temporary

C shift D flexible

7 A engineer B interpreter

C assistant D attendant

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2 Complete the text with these words. There are three extra words.

award badly-paid career colleagues employer fired pension promotion retired staff unemployed well-paid

Sam is 0 unemployed at the moment. He got 1 from his job last month

because his 2 said

he was lazy. But Sam can’t understand why

he lost his job because he’d only just got a 3 to be a manager. Also he won

the 4 for best sales person

the month before. He’d always got on well with his

5 – in fact, he often used to go

out with them after work. The working hours were long,

but the job was 6 , so money

was never a problem. It is now, though. Sam thinks he

should look for a new 7 . His

father is 8 now and doesn’t

work anymore, so he is going to help Sam start his

own business.

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GRAMMAR


What 0 will the world be like in the future? Perhaps we

will 1 living in smaller houses and

driving smaller cars. Where do you think you2 be 3 in twenty

years?

A friend of mine is 4 to apply for

a job in Australia because he’s always wanted to go

there. He 5 university in a year, and

when he does, he will work in his father’s company for

a while because he won’t be 6 to

get a job in Australia without any experience.

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A: Why are you in a hurry?

B: My bus 0 leaves / is going to leave / will leave in five

minutes and I’m late.

A: Don’t worry. I 1 ’ll give / ’m giving / give you a lift.

B: Oh, that’s great. Thanks. It looks like it’s 2 going /

about / about to rain.

A: Have you got any plans for the weekend?

B: Yes, I 3 try / ’m trying / ’m going to try and finish my

homework. What about you?

A: I 4 ’ll be preparing / prepare / ’ll prepare for my party

on Sunday.

B: Oh, of course, I forgot about that.

A: 5 Do you still come / Will you still come /

Are you still coming?

B: I don’t know. I 6 ’m having / ’ll have / ’ll must to finish my

homework first.

A: Do you think you 7 ’ll can / ’ll be able to / ’re able to

finish it?


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A

B: Of course! By the end of Sunday afternoon

I 8 ’ll do / ’ll have done / am doing it all!

A: I 9 ’m thinking / ’ll be thinking / think of you studying

while I’m preparing for the party.

B: Thanks – and thanks for the lift.

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USE OF ENGLISH


Summer opportunity for teenagersNo ideas about what you 0 when you finish

school? Maybe this opportunity will help you

choose your future career! Together with a local

company, the school has organised a project to

give students a taste of working life. By the time

you finish you will 1 a variety of posts because

each week you 2 in a different department.

The internships 3 on July 1st and run through

the whole month. You will get a reasonable hourly

rate, so you might 4 save some money for a

holiday in August. Apply now. The company 5 interviews next week.

0 A are doing B are going to do

C do D to do

1 A experience B to experience

C experiencing D have experienced

2 A will working B have worked

C will be working D have work

3 A starting B start

C have started D will have started

4 A can B to be able to

C be able to D to can

5 A hold B holds

C can hold D is holding

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Dear Luke,

I’m writing about our meeting next week. We originally

set the time for 10 a.m. but I won’t be 0 able to get there

at that time because I 1 seeing

another person at 9.30 and I think the interview 2 last at least an hour. Would you

be happy to come at 11.00? That will give us plenty of

time to chat.

My assistant will 3 waiting for

you in the entrance hall on the ground floor. He will 4 organised your security pass

beforehand with the details that you sent last week. I

hope we will have finished 5 12.30,

then we can go for lunch together.

Best wishes,

Kelly Walsh

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Name:

Class:

B

VOCABULARY

1 Find words in the text that have similar meanings to these words. Write them in the table.

agent be gain interpreter permanent rate temporary

Jo has just applied for a summer job. She wants to get experience as a travel consultant. She’ll have to work as part of a team and thinks she’ll enjoy it. At the moment, the job is only short-term because it’s only for the summer and she’ll be paid an hourly amount. She hopes to find a long-term job after university where she can build a career. She speaks three languages and she hopes eventually to be a

translator.

Word(s) in the text Similar word

1 2 3 4 5 6 7

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Sam is unemployed at the moment. He got 1 f from his job last month

because his 2 e said he was

lazy. But Sam can’t understand why as he’d only just

got a 3 p to be a manager.

Also, he won the 4 a for best

sales person the month before. He’d always got on

well with his 5 c – in fact, he

often used to go out with them after work. The job

was 6 w , so money was never

a problem. It is now, though. Sam thinks that it’s the

right time for him to look for a new 7 c . His father is 8 r now and doesn’t work

anymore, so he is going to help Sam start his own

business.

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GRAMMAR

3 Complete the text with the correct form of these verbs. Use the Present Simple, will, the Future Continuous or be going to.

apply be drive finish live (x2) not able

What 0 will the world be like in the future? Perhaps we 1 in smaller houses and 2 smaller cars. Where do

you think you 3 in twenty

years? A friend of mine 4 for

a job in Australia because he’s always wanted to go

there. He 5 university in a

year and will work in his father’s company for a while

because he 6 to get a job

in Australia without any experience.

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4 The verbs in bold are in the wrong form. Put the verbs in the correct future form.

A: Why are you in a hurry?

B: My bus leaves in five minutes and I’m late.

A: Don’t worry. I 1 give you a lift.

B: Oh, that’s great. Thanks. It looks like it’s 2 about rain , anyway.

A: Have you got any plans for the weekend?

B: Yes, I 3 ’m trying and finish

my homework. What about you?

A: I 4 ’ll be prepared for my

party on Sunday.

B: Oh, of course, I forgot about that.

A: 5 Will you still come ?

B: I don’t know. I 6 ’ll must finish

my homework first.

A: Do you think you 7 ’ll can

finish it?

B: I hope so. I’m looking forward to the party. I’m sure it 8 ’s great fun.

A: I 9 ’m thinking of you

studying while I’m preparing for the party.

B: Thanks – and thanks for the lift.

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Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH


Summer opportunity for teenagersAre you worried 0 what you 1 when you

finish school? Maybe this opportunity will help you

choose your future career! Together with a local

company, the school has organised a project to

give students a taste of working life. By the time

you finish you will 2 a variety of posts because

each week you 3 in a different department.

The internships 4 on July 1st and run through

the whole month. You will get a reasonable

hourly rate, so you might 5 save some money

for a holiday in August. You should apply 6

the position by May 31st. The company 7

interviews next week.

0 A for B about

C with D on

1 A are doing B are going to do

C do D to do

2 A experience B to experience

C experiencing D have experienced

3 A will working B have worked

C will be working D have work

4 A starting B start

C have started D will have started

5 A can B to be able to

C be able to D to can

6 A to B at

C with D for

7 A hold B holds

C can hold D is holding

/7


Dear Luke,

I’m writing about our meeting next week. We originally

set the time for 10 a.m. but I won’t be 0 able to get

there at that time because I 1

seeing another person at 9.30 and I think the interview 2 last at least an hour. Would you

be happy to come at 11.00? That will give us plenty of

time to chat.

Our office consists 3 three floors.

Although my office is on the second floor, my

assistant will 4 waiting for you in

the entrance hall on the ground floor. He will 5 organised your security pass

beforehand with the details that you sent last week.

I hope we will have finished 6 12.30,

so you won’t need to worry 7 being

on time for your two o’clock train.

I apologise 8 the change and hope

it will be convenient for you

Best wishes,

Kelly Walsh

/8

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Elle Peter

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Class:



DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 09 Listen to a conversation between two teenagers who have started successful businesses and answer right (✓) or wrong (✗).

✓ ✗

1 Peter Benning is in the clothing business.

2 Famous people like to take photos of Peter’s designs.

3 Peter thinks you can’t trust interviewers.

4 Elle thinks that she looks good in advertisements.

5 Elle’s parents are employed producing her jewellery.

6 Peter thinks that families often disagree with each other.

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Class:


A

READING

3 You are going to read five job adverts. For statements 1-7, choose from the adverts (A-E).

1 You are more likely to get this job if you have done

it before.

2 There are extra advantages apart from the salary

if you do this job.

3 You can ask to work the amount of time you have

available in this job.

4 You need local knowledge to do this job.

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15

20

Job adverts

A Town guide

Do you speak a minimum of two languages and know the town well? We require young people to work as town guides during July and August. Successful applicants will get training about the history of the town before they start. The positions are part-time and you will be paid an hourly rate of £7.00. Visit the town website to complete an application form.

B Shop assistant

A reliable and organised shop assistant is required for this busy newsagent’s. This is a permanent position. You must be friendly and have very good people skills. Shop experience is preferred. Working hours are from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Saturday and the salary is according to age and experience. Please call 01432 567660 for additional information or come into the shop with your CV.

C Beach restaurant (summer only)

We are looking for a person to work full-time in our very busy kitchen. The position involves washing dishes, though the chef will also teach you how to prepare food. This is

an excellent opportunity for a young person to gain valuable experience in the restaurant business. Phone Jimmi for more information on 07766 5432876.

D Animal hospital assistant

We require two young people to help look after sick animals. You must love being with animals, but no experience is necessary for the job as you will have one week’s training before you start. You will work as part of our team and have to work some night shifts. You can reach us at www.AH21.co.uk for more information and an online application form.

E Gym receptionist

Temporary positions available at the university gym to work in reception. Responsibilities include checking in clients, answering phone enquires and issuing passes for new members. Only current university students can apply through the student portal. Discount on membership fees included and free lunches in the gym café. Contracts will start at the beginning of March and end mid-June. Working hours are flexible, allowing for part-time work to fit in with study obligations.

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5 You need to be flexible about working hours if you

take this job.

6 This job will give you the chance to learn a new

skill.

7 The money you earn depends on how old you are

and your skills.

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Skills Test: Unit 4

Name:

Class:


A

WRITING

4 Read the job application letter and choose the correct option (A, B or C).

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing 0 for the position of campaign

assistant at the Equar Foundation.

I am currently in my final year at high school, and 1 to work for a national charity with a strong

reputation.2 the post, I already have some experience

in this kind of work. Last summer, I helped out at

a local charity and got 3 in some of their

campaigns.

According to my manager there, I am very 4

working as part of a team. I have shown that I can

deal with the pressure of working in a small but

busy office.

I am 5 and get on well with other people.

Thank you 6 for taking the time to read my 7 .

I hope you will consider me for the post.

I am available to interview at your 8 .

Please do not 9 to get in touch if you 10

any further information.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Lamb

0 A to look B to get C to apply

1 A am keen B don’t want C love

2 A For B Regarding C About

3 A involved B into C to learn

4 A interested B keen C good at

5 A lazy B reliable C shy

6 A in advance B beforehand C now

7 A job letter B request C application

8 A benefit B convenience C office

9 A try B wait C hesitate

10 A require B have C like

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Skills Test: Unit 4

Elle Peter

Name:

Class:


B

DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 09 Listen to a conversation between two teenagers who have started successful businesses and complete the sentences with ONE or TWO words in each space.

1 Elle Galleano was when she

started her own business.

2 Peter’s designs are sometimes worn by

.

3 Peter doesn’t like appearing in photos or

.

4 Unlike Peter, Elle has appeared in

.

5 Elle thinks that Peter’s advice about

for job interviews is useful.

6 Elle’s mum does the for her

business.

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Skills Test: Unit 4

Name:

Class:


B

READING

3 You are going to read six job adverts. For statements 1-7, choose from the adverts (A-F).

1 You are more likely to get this job if you have done

it before.

2 There are extra advantages apart from the salary

if you do this job.

3 You can ask to work the amount of time you have

available in this job.

Job adverts

A Town guide

Do you speak a minimum of two languages and know the town well? We require young people to work as town guides during July and August. Successful applicants will get training about the history of the town before they start. The positions are part-time and you will be paid an hourly rate of £7.00. Visit the town website to complete an application form

B Shop assistant

A reliable and organised shop assistant is required for this busy newsagent’s. This is a permanent position. You must be friendly and have very good people skills. Shop experience is preferred. Working hours are from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday to Saturday and the salary is according to age and experience. Please call 01432 567660 for additional information or come into the shop with your CV.

C Beach restaurant (summer only)

We are looking for a person to work full-time in our very busy kitchen. The position involves washing dishes, though the chef will also teach you how to prepare food. This is an excellent opportunity for a young person to gain valuable experience in the restaurant business. Phone Jimmi for more information on 07766 5432876.

D Animal hospital assistant

We require two young people to help look after sick animals. You must love being with animals, but no experience is necessary for the job as you will have one week’s training before you start. You will work as part of our team and have to work some night shifts. You can reach us at www.AH21.co.uk for more information and an online application form.

E Gym receptionist

Temporary positions available at the university gym to work in reception. Responsibilities include checking in clients, answering phone enquires and issuing passes for new members. Only current university students can apply through the student portal. Discount on membership fees included and free lunches in the gym café. Contracts will start at the beginning of March and end mid-June. Working hours are flexible, allowing for part-time work to fit in with study obligations.

F Research opportunity

Are you a computer science student? Do you want to take part in an exciting new development project? We’re looking for volunteers to work three evenings a week at our research centre on a new Artificial Intelligence system. If you live outside the area, we will pay travel expenses. Email [email protected] for an application form.

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4 You need local knowledge to do this job

5 You need to be flexible about working hours if you

take this job.

6 This job will give you the chance to learn a

new skill.

7 You won’t receive a wage for this job.

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20

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Skills Test: Unit 4

Name:

Class:


B

WRITING

4 Complete the job application letter with these words and expressions. There are four extra words and expressions. Add capital letters where necessary.

application apply benefit convenience for good at have hesitate in advance keen to regarding reliable require try

Dear Sir/Madam,

I am writing to 1 for the

position of campaign assistant at the Equar

Foundation.

I am currently in my final year at high school,

and am 2 work for a national

charity with a strong reputation.3 the post, I do have some

experience in this kind of work. Last summer,

I helped out at a local charity and coordinated

some of their campaigns.

According to my manager there, I am very 4 working as part of a team.

I have shown that I can deal with the pressure of

working in a small but busy office. I am also 5 and get on well with other

people.

Thank you 6 for taking the time

to read my 7 .

I hope you will consider me for the post.

I am available to interview at your 8 .

Please do not 9 to get in

touch if you 10 any further

information.

Yours sincerely,

Kate Lamb

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Skills Test: Unit 4


Name:

Class:


VOCABULARY


My brother has always wanted to be an 0 astronaut /

astronomer / orbit and visit the Moon. When he was

three, our parents used to read him a book about a

little boy in a huge 1 oxygen / helium / gravity -filled 2 comet / balloon / parachute which floated up into

the sky. The boy had amazing adventures in it as

it travelled round the 3 solar / space / atmosphere

system. He used to dream about visiting all the 4 comets / planets / planetariums, especially Venus. He

also used to make models of the 5 engine / spacecraft /

space station he would travel in to get there. He still

gets excited when he hears a plane break the 6 sound / force / satellite barrier.

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2 Complete the sentences with these words. There are three extra words.

away divided does equal from height high hundreds limit long per takes thousand

0 How long is the bookshelf?

1 Did you know that it ten

hours to fly there?

2 What’s the of the table? Can

you measure it, please?

3 The speed is fifty kilometres.

You’re driving too fast.

4 That tower is very . It must be

about 100 metres.

5 There were nine people at

the concert.

6 You can’t drive more than thirty-five kilometres

hour in town.

7 Two plus four doesn’t seven.

8 The museum is five miles

here.

9 Thirty by five is six.

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GRAMMAR

3 Complete the conditionals in the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

What 0 would you do (you / do) if you 1 (win) the lottery? 2 (you / spend)

the money or try and save it? I’m terrible with money.

If I ever 3 (have)

any money, I always 4

(spend) it immediately. My mum says if

I 5 (not save) any,

I 6 (always / be) poor.

But I disagree. Perhaps when

I 7 (be) older

I 8 (not be) so quick

to spend it. Yesterday Mum sent Dad to buy the lottery

ticket, but he forgot and our numbers came up. If he9 (not forget)

to buy the ticket, we 10

(have) a big party last night.

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4 Complete the time clauses with ONE or TWO words. Do not use the same expression twice.

0 You can decide about your career when you finish

university.

1 time Alice arrived,

the party had finished.

2 I phoned my brother

as I heard the good news.

3 You need to apply for the job

the deadline

passes.

4 It started to rain we

left the building. Immediately!

5 I’m asleep, I don’t

wake up until morning.

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A

USE OF ENGLISH


Science is teamwork!Galileo Galilei made many discoveries and

developed important scientific theories and

inventions. But, if Galileo Galilei hadn’t 0 been born, would the improved telescope 1 been invented?

Almost certainly because another scientist 2 have developed the theory,

although maybe he or she wouldn’t have been as

famous as Galileo! 3 scientists

didn’t work together, it would be impossible to

make progress. As 4 as one

theory is proved, it creates other questions that

scientists try to answer. If several minds work

together on a problem, they 5 find

a solution faster.

/5


0 With your help, the children will finish

more quickly.

YOU

The children will finish more quickly if you help them.

1 She didn’t buy food because she didn’t have

any money.

HAVE

She food

if she’d had some money.

2 She didn’t do the parachute jump because she

wasn’t with us.

DONE

She the

parachute jump if she’d been with us.

3 He won’t become an astronaut if he doesn’t study

really hard.

UNLESS

He won’t become an astronaut

really

hard.

4 Immediately after they landed, the emergency

door opened.

AS

As they

landed, the emergency door opened.

5 It would be strange for him not to come to the

party.

IF

It would be strange

to the

party.

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Name:

Class:

B

VOCABULARY


My brother has always wanted to be an astronaut.

When he was three, our parents used to read him a

book about a little boy in a huge 1 h -filled 2 b

which floated up into the sky. The boy had amazing

adventures in it as it travelled round the 3 s system. He used to dream about

visiting all the 4 p , especially Venus.

He also used to make models of the 5 s he would travel in to get there.

He still gets excited when he hears a plane break the 6 s barrier.

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2 Rewrite the sentences changing the words and expressions in bold so that they mean the same.

1 Did you know that the plane flies for ten hours to

get there?

2 How high is the table? Can you measure it, please?

3 The fastest you are allowed to go is fifty kilometres.

You’re driving too fast.

4 That tower is about 100 metres from bottom to

top.

5 There were ninety times a hundred people at the

concert.

6 You can’t drive more than thirty-five kilometres an

hour in town.

7 Two and four isn’t seven.

8 The museum is five miles from here.

9 Thirty divided by five is six.

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GRAMMAR

3 Complete the conditionals in the text with the correct form of these verbs.

be (x2) have (x2) not be not forget not save spend (x2) win

What would you do if you 1 the

lottery? 2 you

the money or try and save it? I’m terrible with money.

If I ever 3 any money,

I always 4 it immediately. My

mum says if I 5 any,

I 6 always

poor. But I disagree. Perhaps

when I 7 older

I 8 so quick to spend it.

Yesterday Mum sent Dad to buy the lottery ticket, but

he forgot and our numbers came up.

If he 9 to buy the ticket, we 10 a big party last night.

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4 Match 1-5 with A-E to make sentences. Then complete them with a suitable time clause. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

1 I don’t wake up at night

2 The party had finished

3 It started to rain

4 You must apply for

the job

5 I phoned my brother

A we left the building.

B I heard the good news.

C the deadline passes.

D I’m asleep.

E Alice arrived.

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Name:

Class:

Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH


Science is teamwork!Galileo Galilei made many discoveries and

developed important scientific theories and

inventions. But, if Galileo Galilei hadn’t 0 been

born, would the improved telescope 1 been invented? Almost

certainly because another scientist 2 have developed the theory,

although maybe he or she would 3 have been as famous as

Galileo! 4 scientists didn’t work

together, it would 5 impossible

to make progress. As 6 as one

theory is proved, it creates other questions that

scientists try to answer. If several minds work

together on a problem, they 7

find a solution faster.

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0 With your help, the children will finish

more quickly.

YOU

The children will finish more quickly if you help them.

1 She didn’t buy food because she didn’t have

any money.

HAVE

She food

if she’d had some money.

2 She didn’t do the parachute jump because she

wasn’t with us.

DONE

She the

parachute jump if she’d been with us.

3 During lunch he broke his tooth.

WHILE

He broke his tooth

lunch.

4 He won’t become an astronaut if he doesn’t study

really hard.

UNLESS

He won’t become an astronaut

really hard.

5 You can’t go out because you haven’t cleaned

your room.

UNTIL

You can’t go out

your room.

6 Immediately after they landed, the emergency

door opened.

AS

As they

landed, the emergency door opened.

7 It would be strange for him not to come to

the party.

IF

It would be strange

to the

party.

8 They had a problem because the computer wasn’t

powerful enough.

MORE

If the computer

powerful,

they wouldn’t have had a problem.

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DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 11 Listen to an interview with Mark Vanden, an astronaut, about living on a space station. Complete the notes with ONE, TWO or THREE words in each space.

LIVING ON A SPACE STATION

The initial problem astronauts have is

dealing with lack of 1 .

The astronauts usually wash using a 2 .

Exercise is important for the brain and to

keep strength in the astronauts’ 3 .

Their food contains all the necessary 4 .

The astronauts worked for twelve-hour 5 .

Before going outside the space station, the

astronauts had to put on suits with many 6 .

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Class:


A

READING

3 You are going to read a text about travelling into space. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1 Guy Laliberté went into space to

A encourage artists to go into space.

B work as a scientist on the space station.

C video the scientists on the space station.

D inform people about environmental issues.

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Space tourism

Guy Laliberté, the Canadian founder of Cirque du Soleil, travelled on a mission into space in 2009. Why did he do this? The main reason was because he wanted to raise people’s awareness about the lack of clean drinking water for so many people on our planet. To do this he spent a few days with scientists on the International Space Station. There, he produced a webcast from the station with himself and other artists who were working in different cities around the world.

However, some people criticised this initiative saying that his real purpose was to fulfil his desire to travel further than ever before and that the millions of dollars he had spent on the trip would have been better used to actually solve the water problem on Earth. To them, it seemed that an expensive trip into space was not really the best way to solve environmental issues. They also said that he was interested in the publicity this trip would generate for the circus.

He had to make the journey to the station on a Russian spacecraft and follow several months of training before he left. Although he was a very fit man, he found some of the exercises very difficult. For example, he had to sit on a chair and spin repeatedly round and round for ten minutes, which made him feel really sick. But when he finally got into space, he realised

why all the training had been necessary. He would have found it impossible to cope if he hadn’t had any instruction or training at all. It’s not a journey you can make without professional help.

Guy described the take-off as absolutely awesome and it only took 8.5 minutes to get from Earth to space, which was incredibly fast. Then zero gravity began. Guy and the astronauts would have started to float if they hadn’t been tied into their seats. This weightlessness causes space sickness as the blood goes to the brain. They gave them medicine to deal with that problem and they soon felt fine.

The landing was incredibly exciting. The temperature rose as the spacecraft went back down to Earth. When the parachutes opened, everything was shaking and spinning round, almost like being in a car accident. The final landing wasn’t soft, but Guy explained that if he ever had the opportunity, he would definitely do it all over again.

He took lots of photos looking back at Earth while he was on the space station. After he returned, he published them in a book and gave all the profits to the One Drop Foundation. Despite his critics, the trip did help advertise the charity. Being in space made him feel certain that we have to look after the environment and support people in need.

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2 People criticised him because they thought

the trip

A was only for fun.

B was a waste of time.

C was a waste of money.

D would damage the environment.

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3 The training was difficult because

A Guy wasn’t fit enough.

B it took a long time.

C it made him feel ill.

D he didn’t speak Russian.

4 Going on a journey to space would be hard

A if there weren’t instructors on the spacecraft.

B for an amateur.

C to take up as a profession.

D without training.

5 When zero gravity started, the

A astronauts began to float.

B astronauts felt sick.

C astronauts’ blood pressure rose.

D spacecraft moved faster.

6 What does the text say about the landing?

A Guy was afraid during the landing.

B The parachutes gave the astronauts a soft

landing.

C It stopped Guy wanting to go into space again.

D It was similar to a car crash.

7 What was the result of the trip?

A More people have learnt about environmental

issues.

B Money from Guy’s book will help people travel

into space.

C He wants to write another book to help the

environment.

D People will want to travel more in space.

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WRITING

4 Complete the essay with these words and expressions. Add capital letters where necessary.

another disadvantage another reason in conclusion in my opinion is it worth it seems many people believe nowadays on the one hand on the other hand one advantage of this

Is too much money spent on space travel?0 Nowadays, governments spend billions on space

travel but 1

that they should spend the money on solving

problems here on Earth. So, 2 spending

billions on going into space?

3 , the world is

very over-populated so 4 that

it may be a good idea to find another planet to

live on. 5 would

be that we would then have enough space

on Earth and people who wanted to live in space

could go there. 6 for travelling

to space is that scientists may find useful

materials we can use here on Earth.

7 , space travel

is very expensive and we need to spend more

money on things like education, hospitals and

providing enough food for everyone here on Earth.8 of space

travel is that it is very dangerous and, 9 , it is a waste

of money.

10 , if

I had to choose, I would say that we need to use

the money here on Earth and forget about space

travel.

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LISTENING

2 11 Listen to an interview with Mark Vanden, an astronaut, about living on a space station. Answer each question with a word or words you hear.

1 What is the first thing astronauts have to get used

to in space?

2 According to Mark, what is it nearly impossible to

do in space?

3 What do you lose if you don’t exercise in space?

4 What does your body stop doing if you don’t

exercise?

5 What two main elements does astronauts’ food

contain?

6 In what place do the astronauts breathe oxygen

for several hours before going outside the space

station?

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3 You are going to read a text about travelling into space. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence you do not need to use.

A Guy and the astronauts would have started to float

if they hadn’t been tied into their seats.

B To do this he spent a few days with scientists on the

International Space Station.

C Although he is a very fit man, he found some of the

exercises very difficult.

D He would have found it impossible to cope if he

hadn’t had any instruction or training at all.

E Even though it took a long time and was very

expensive, it didn’t stop him.

F Despite his critics, the trip did help advertise the

charity.

G To them, it seemed that an expensive trip into

space was not really the best way to solve

environmental issues.

H The temperature rose as the spacecraft went back

down to Earth.

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Space tourism

Guy Laliberté, the Canadian founder of Cirque du Soleil, travelled on a mission into space in 2009. Why did he do this? The main reason was because he wanted to raise people’s awareness about the lack of clean drinking water for so many people on our planet. 1 . There, he produced a webcast from the station with himself and other artists who were working in different cities around the world.

However, some people criticised this initiative saying that his real purpose was to fulfil his desire to travel further than ever before and that the millions of dollars he had spent on the trip would have been better used to actually solve the water problem on Earth. 2 . They also said that he was interested in the publicity this trip would generate for the circus.

He had to make the journey to the station on a Russian spacecraft and follow several months of training before he left. 3 . For example, he had to sit on a chair and spin repeatedly round and round for ten minutes, which made him feel really sick. But when he finally

got into space, he realised why all the training had been necessary. 4 . It’s not a journey you can make without professional help.

Guy described the take-off as absolutely awesome and it only took 8.5 minutes to get from Earth to space, which was incredibly fast. Then zero gravity began. 5 . This weightlessness causes space sickness as the blood goes to the brain. They gave them medicine to deal with that problem and they soon felt fine.

The landing was incredibly exciting. 6 . When the parachutes opened, everything was shaking and spinning round, almost like being in a car accident. The final landing wasn’t soft, but Guy explained that if he ever had the opportunity, he would definitely do it all over again.

He took lots of photos looking back at Earth while he was on the space station. After he returned, he published them in a book and gave all the profits to the One Drop Foundation. 7 . Being in space made him feel certain that we have to look after the environment and support people in need.

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WRITING

4 Complete the essay with ONE word in each space. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

Is too much money spent on space travel?Nowadays, governments spend billions on space

travel but many people 1

that they should spend the money on solving

problems here on Earth. So, is it 2 spending billions on

going into space?

On the 3 hand, the world

is very over-populated so it 4 that it may be a good

idea to find another planet to live on. One 5 of this would be that

we would then have enough space on Earth

and people who wanted to live in space could

go there. 6 reason for

travelling to space is that scientists may find

useful materials we can use here on Earth.

On the 7 hand, space

travel is very expensive and we need to spend

more money on things like education, hospitals

and providing enough food for everyone here on

Earth. Another 8 of space

travel is that it is very dangerous and, in my 9 , it is a waste of money.

In 10 , if I had to choose,

I would say that we need to use the money here on

Earth and forget about space travel.

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VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with these words. There are four extra words.

appetite bleed blood chest diving jumping medicine migraine poisoning prescription sickness surfing temperature voice

0 Look, her temperature is high. It’s over 40º.

1 Jane gets terrible travel

when she’s in a car or on a coach.

2 I’ve never been bungee

and I never plan to.

3 Has the doctor taken your

pressure yet?

4 Why don’t you take some ?

It may stop your cough.

5 The doctor gave her a(n)

for the medicine.

6 If you are ill, you usually lose your

.

7 I think we may have food .

We are very sick.

8 She’s got a(n) . It’s much

worse than a normal headache.

9 Did you enjoy kite-

yesterday?

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2 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the words in brackets.

Eve: Hello, Jane. What’s the matter? You look very 0 stressed (stress).

Jane: Yes, I am. I went to the doctor this morning

because I’ve had some 1 (dizzy)

recently, which makes me fall over.

Eve: Really? I’m sorry to hear that. When did it start?

Jane: It started with an 2 (infect)

in a cut on my arm. It’s really 3

(pain). They don’t seem to know what this strange 4 (ill) is either, which is worrying.

They gave me some medicine, but I was 5 (allergy) to it so that didn’t

help. The doctor now says that I may have to

have a small 6 (operate).

Eve: No wonder you feel so stressed.

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GRAMMAR

3 Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

0 ‘We didn’t go to the party last night.’

They said they hadn’t gone to the party the night before.

1 ‘Can you help me with my bag, please?’

Jane asked me

bag.

2 ‘You need to stay in bed for a few days.’

The doctor said I

in bed for a few days.

3 ‘Let’s visit our cousins tomorrow.’

He suggested

day.

4 ‘Did you get the medicine this morning?’

He asked me

morning.

5 ‘Why are you waiting here for me?’

She asked me

for her.

6 ‘Don’t leave your bag on the floor.’

He told me

on the floor.

7 ‘I’ll take you to the hospital later.’

He offered

to the hospital later.

8 ‘Did you see them yesterday?’

She asked me

day.

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4 Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

I 0 went (go) to the dentist yesterday and

I 1 (tell) him that

I 2 (have) a toothache for

several days. I 3 (say) that


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A

something 4 (not be) right

with one of my teeth because it hurt so much.

He 5 (ask) me 6 (open) my mouth. When

he looked inside, he saw the problem immediately

and said that he 7 (have)

to take the tooth out.

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USE OF ENGLISH


I’m ready for my first whitewater kayaking

competition. I’ve been preparing for several weeks

now. My trainer said I 0 to build up strength by

going to the gym and doing exercises to make my

shoulders and arms stronger. He also told me 1 more protein and suggested 2 a

banana before going to the gym. I asked him if I

needed to drink anything special and he told me 3 important to keep hydrated and, of course,

water was best. My parents are going to watch the

competition and they said they 4 me in the

final stage. My friends asked me when I 5 ,

so I think a few of them will be there too.

0 A have B had

C didn’t have D don’t have

1 A eating B eat

C to eat D that I eat

2 A having B to have

C have D have had

3 A be B that it was

C being D to be

4 A supported B support

C supporting D would support

5 A was competing B compete

C competed D will compete

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0 ‘I wanted to try sky-diving,’ he said

HAD

He said that he had wanted to try sky-diving.

1 Kevin asked, ‘How much will the holiday cost?’

WOULD

Kevin asked how much

.

2 Finlay asked his dad, ‘Can you pick me up at

the station?’

TO

Finlay asked his dad

up at the

station.

3 ‘Let’s all meet at five o’clock,’ said Carla.

SUGGESTED

Carla at

five o’clock.

4 Freddy said to his mum, ‘I’ll carry your

suitcase.’

OFFERED

Freddy his

mum’s suitcase.

5 Jenna asked me, ‘Can I call you later?’

ME

Jenna asked me if

later.

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B

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with ONE word in each space.

1 Look, her is high.

It’s over 40º.

2 Jane gets terrible travel

when she’s in a car or on a coach.

3 I’ve never been bungee

and I never plan to.

4 Has the doctor taken your

pressure yet?

5 The doctor gave her a

for the medicine, which she took to the chemist’s.

6 If you are ill, you usually lose your

.

7 I think we may have food .

We are very sick.

8 She’s got a . It’s much

worse than a normal headache.

9 Did you enjoy kite-

yesterday?

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2 Complete the dialogue with the correct form of these words.

allergy dizzy ill infect operate pain

Eve: Hello, Jane. What’s the matter? You look very

stressed.

Jane: Yes, I am. I went to the doctor this morning

because I’ve had some 1

recently, which makes me fall over.

Eve: Really? I’m sorry to hear that. When did it start?

Jane: It started with a(n) 2 in a cut

on my arm. It’s really 3 . They

don’t seem to know what this strange 4 is either, which is worrying.

They gave me some medicine, but I was 5 to it so that didn’t help. The

doctor now says that I may have to have a small 6 .

Eve: No wonder you feel so stressed.

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GRAMMAR

3 Rewrite the sentences using Reported Speech. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

1 ‘Joe, can you help me with my bag, please?’

Jane

.

2 ‘You need to stay in bed for a few days.’

The doctor

.

3 ‘Let’s visit our cousins tomorrow.’

They

.

4 ‘Don’t play near the railway line – it’s dangerous’

She

.

5 ‘Why are you waiting here for me?’

She

.

6 ‘Don’t leave your bag on the floor.’

He

.

7 ‘I’ll take you to the hospital later.’

He

.

8 ‘Did you see them yesterday?’

She

.

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4 Complete the text with ONE word in each space. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

I went to the dentist yesterday and

I 1 him that I had 2

a toothache for several days. I 3 that

something 4 right with one of my

teeth because it hurt so much.

He 5 me to 6 my

mouth. When he looked inside, he saw the problem

immediately and said that

he 7 have to take the tooth out.

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Class:

Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH


Well, I’m ready for my first whitewater kayaking

competition. I’ve been preparing for several weeks

now. My trainer said I 0 to build up strength by

going to the gym and doing exercises to make my

shoulders and arms stronger. He also told me 1 more protein and suggested 2 a

banana before going to the gym. I asked him if

I 3 to drink anything special and he told me 4 important to keep hydrated and, of course,

water was best. My parents are going to watch the

competition and they said they 5 me in the

final stage. My friends asked me when I 6 , so

I think a few of them will be there too, but 7 of

them wanted to join me in the water!

0 A have B had

C didn’t have D don’t have

1 A eating B eat

C to eat D that I eat

2 A having B to have

C have D have had

3 A was needing B need

C have needed D needed

4 A be B that it was

C being D to be

5 A support B supported

C supporting D would support

6 A was competing B compete

C competed D will compete

7 A nobody B none

C neither D both

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0 ‘I wanted to try sky-diving,’ he said

HAD

He said that he had wanted to try sky-diving.

1 Kevin asked, ‘How much will the holiday cost?’

WOULD

Kevin asked how much

.

2 He doesn’t know the answer to question one or two.

EITHER

He doesn’t know

the

answers to the questions.

3 Finlay asked his dad, ‘Can you pick me up at

the station?’

TO

Finlay asked his dad

up at the

station.

4 ‘Let’s meet at five o’clock,’ said Carla.

SUGGESTED

Carla at

five o’clock.

5 Ali can’t sing or dance.

NEITHER

Ali can

dance.

6 Freddy said to his mum, ‘I’ll carry your suitcase.’

OFFERED

Freddy his

mum’s suitcase.

7 Jenna asked me, ‘Can I call you later?’

ME

Jenna asked me if

later.

8 My classmates are all younger than me.

OF

my

classmates are older than me.

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DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 13 Listen to a woman called Sarah Macy talking about kite-surfing and complete the sentences with ONE, TWO or THREE words in each space.

KITE-SURFING

1 If you kite-surf you develop strong

.

2 Sarah says it is as safe as driving a car or

.

3 One rule is that you shouldn’t kite-surf

.

4 Changeable

make the sport interesting.

5 Sarah has been kite-surfing for

.

6 Her most frightening moment was when

were swimming

near her.

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Home remedies

A Magnesium

Magnesium tablets are a great remedy for relieving the pain and reducing the tension of sore muscles, which can occasionally make your head hurt a great deal. So if you feel a bad headache coming, take at least 200 mg of magnesium when the pain begins and it should prevent it from getting worse. However, if you have kidney issues, you should make an appointment to see a doctor first.

B Oatmeal

Oatmeal has been used for centuries as a remedy for a variety of skin conditions. So, if you suffer from dry itchy skin and rashes, then try using oatmeal, something you often find in breakfast cereals. Put whole dry oats into a clean piece of cloth or a sock and tie the end tightly. Then drop it in a hot bath and leave it there for a while. Sit in the bath for up to twenty minutes and you will feel so much better. Your skin should start to improve too.

C Lemons and yoghurt

Did you know that lemon juice and yoghurt can help improve the smell of your breath? The juice kills the bacteria that cause the

smell and the plain yoghurt does the same thing, but leaves a nicer taste in your mouth. Apparently, it’ll keep your breath fresh for up to twenty-four hours. You don’t need to spend lots of money on mouthwash!

D Sugar or salt

Have you ever tried to hold your breath as long as you can to stop hiccups? Hiccups are a common, uncomfortable and embarrassing problem, but one thing which has a great effect in stopping them is sugar or salt. Just swallow one or two teaspoons of either – sugar is recommended because it tastes a whole lot nicer and is so much easier to swallow!

E Olive oil

Are your lips dry and cracked from the cold or too much sun? Try making your own lip remedy with olive oil and sugar. Mix them together to make a paste and rub it gently on your lips. You can also use the same mixture for your skin to protect it from extreme temperatures. And another wonder of this totally natural product is that the vitamin E it contains can repair nail damage. It will help your nails grow stronger and longer if you use a drop every day.

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3 You are going to read about five home remedies. For statements 1-7, choose from the remedies (A-E).

1 Check before you try taking this because it can

affect a major organ.

2 This remedy might have been used by your

grandparents and great-grandparents.

3 This remedy combination is a cheap

alternative.

4 This remedy solves more than one problem.

5 One remedy is easier to take than the other

possibility.

6 Mixed with warm water this works really well

for external problems.

7 Use this remedy before issues start getting

too serious.

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A

WRITING

4 Complete the text with the correct form of these verbs, and three different time words. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

add explain guess recommend remind suggest tell warn

You’ll never 0 guess what I made last Friday – my

first piece of silver jewellery! I’ve just finished a

one-week course at a local college. It was great

fun!

1 of all, our teacher, Lucy,2 us not to wear shoes with an

open toe. She 3 that hard shoes

or boots would be safer for us. She also mentioned

safety when she showed us the equipment we were

going to use.

4 , she 5 us

about the different processes involved in making

silver jewellery. Each morning, she6 how to do something, such as

how to cut or shape silver, or how to put a design

into the metal. In the afternoons, we tried to copy

those same techniques ourselves. She 7 that we write what we had

done in a notebook, so that we would remember

better.

8 , she gave us our own piece

of silver, and told us to make a ring or pendant

for a necklace. She said we should use our

imaginations, but then 9 us that

we were going to wear our creations on the last

day!

I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy making

jewellery or not, as I wasn’t very artistic at school.

I have to say, though, that it’s been a great

experience. I highly 10 this

course to anyone.

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B

DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 13 Listen to a woman called Sarah Macy talking about kite-surfing and complete the sentences with ONE, TWO or THREE words in each space.

KITE-SURFING

1 Kite-surfing makes you healthy because it

gets the around

your body.

2 Sarah says it is

than driving a car or being a pedestrian.

3 Sarah suggests people need to take

before they

kite-surf.

4 Changeable

make the sport interesting.

5 Sarah believed she’d made

by moving to

Brazil.

6 Her most frightening moment was when

circled around her.

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Class:


B

READING

3 You are going to read about six home remedies. For statements 1-7, choose from the remedies (A-F).

1 It may be advisable to get a medical consultation

before taking this remedy.

2 You shouldn’t actually swallow this remedy.

3 Combine these elements for a cheaper and

tastier alternative remedy.

4 This remedy can be used to solve problems

related to weather conditions.

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Home remedies

A Garlic

Garlic is an enormous help if you have a sore throat. Crush six cloves of garlic into a glass of warm water and gargle with the mixture. Repeat this action regularly for three days and your throat should feel a lot better. Don’t worry if you don’t like garlic – just remember not to drink it by mistake!

B Magnesium

Magnesium tablets are a great remedy for relieving the pain and reducing the tension of sore muscles, which can occasionally make your head hurt a great deal. So if you feel a bad headache coming, take at least 200 mg of magnesium when the pain begins and it should prevent it from getting worse. However, if you have kidney issues, you should make an appointment to see a doctor first.

C Oatmeal

Oatmeal has been used for centuries as a remedy for a variety of skin conditions. So, if you suffer from dry itchy skin and rashes, then try using oatmeal, something you often find in breakfast cereals. Put whole dry oats into a clean piece of cloth or a sock and tie the end tightly. Then drop it in a hot bath and leave it there for a while. Sit in the bath for up to twenty minutes and you will feel so much better. Your skin should start to improve too.

D Lemons and yoghurt

Did you know that lemon juice and yoghurt can help improve the smell of your breath? The juice kills the bacteria that cause the smell and the plain yoghurt does the same thing, but leaves a nicer taste in your mouth. Apparently, it’ll keep your breath fresh for up to twenty-four hours. You don’t need to spend lots of money on mouthwash!

E Sugar or salt

Have you ever tried to hold your breath as long as you can to stop hiccups? Hiccups are a common, uncomfortable and embarrassing problem, but one thing which has a great effect in stopping them is sugar or salt. Just swallow one or two teaspoons of either – sugar is recommended because it tastes a whole lot nicer and is so much easier to swallow!

F Olive oil

Are your lips dry and cracked from the cold or too much sun? Try making your own lip remedy with olive oil and sugar. Mix them together to make a paste and rub it gently on your lips. You can also use the same mixture for your skin to protect it from extreme temperatures. And another wonder of this totally natural product is that the vitamin E it contains can repair nail damage. It will help your nails grow stronger and longer if you use a drop every day.

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5 One remedy goes down better than another

possibility.

6 Mixed with warm water this works well for

external problems.

7 Use this remedy in advance of something

becoming more serious.

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Name:

Class:


B

WRITING

4 Complete the text with the correct form of suitable verbs and time words. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

You’ll never 1 what I made last

Friday – my first piece of silver jewellery! I’ve just

finished a one-week course at a local college.

It was great fun!

2 of all, our teacher, Lucy,3 us not to wear shoes with an

open toe. She 4 that hard shoes

or boots would be safer for us. She also mentioned

safety when she showed us the equipment we were

going to use.

5 , she told us about the different

processes involved in making silver jewellery.

Each morning, she 6 how to

do something, such as how to cut or shape silver,

or how to put a design into the metal. In the

afternoons, we tried to copy those techniques

ourselves. She 7 that we write

what we had done in a notebook, so that we would

remember better.

8 , she gave us our own piece

of silver, and told us to make a ring or pendant

for a necklace. She said we should use our

imaginations, but then 9 us that

we were going to wear our creations on the last

day!

I wasn’t sure if I was going to enjoy making

jewellery or not, as I wasn’t very artistic at school.

I have to say, though, that it’s been a great

experience. I highly 10 this

course to anyone.

/10

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Skills Test: Unit 6


Name:

Class:


VOCABULARY


0 She lowered her eyes / voice / posture so only

I could hear her.

1 I love her facial postures / expressions / movements.

They make me laugh.

2 Her description / definition / discussion of the house

was very good.

3 She doesn’t have very good body / posture /

gesture. She needs to stand up straighter.

4 When people are surprised, they usually raise /

shrug / shake their eyebrows.

5 When you speak to someone, do you always look /

give / make eye contact?

6 You need to know who your poster / target / goal

audience is when you are making a film.

7 He hates any kind of body contact / movement /

gesture and never gives people a hug.

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2 Complete the sentences with these words. There are two extra words.

billboard commercials explanation eyebrows flyers head hug point pronunciation repetition shoulders

0 She shrugged her shoulders to show she didn’t mind

what we did.

1 You should nod your if you

agree with me.

2 Suzy handed out to advertise

her parents’ new business.

3 He didn’t have any for the way

he’d acted.

4 The adverts on that haven’t

been changed for ages.

5 I think he has excellent French .

6 It’s not polite to your finger at

someone.

7 TV can often be very funny.

8 Gemma looked very upset, so I gave her

a(n) .

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GRAMMAR

3 Rewrite the sentences in the Passive.

0 The school will offer Chinese lessons next term.

Chinese lessons will be offered by the school next

term.

1 My teacher wrote this book.

This book

my teacher.

2 The head teacher taught us Maths.

We the head

teacher.

3 Children under five paint all the pictures.

All the pictures

children under five.

4 We have sent the parcel to you by post.

The parcel

by post.

5 We won’t give you your marks before Friday.

You

your marks before Friday.

6 The council can change the plans.

The plans

the council.

7 My parents have bought me a car.

I my parents.

8 You must finish this before this evening.

This before this

evening.

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4 The verbs in bold are in the wrong form. Put the verbs in the correct Passive form.

A: Look at this. I 0 ’m sent ’ve been sent tickets to that new

club in town.

B: Great. It 1 ’s been sold to a

famous footballer a few months ago. Do you think

he’ll be there?

A: I don’t know, but a lot of famous people 2 were saw there since it opened.

B: It’s very difficult to get tickets.

A: Can’t you just walk in?

B: Oh no. But some tickets 3 can buy

online if you’re lucky.


Name:

Class:

A

I 4 ’m being told that if your

name 5 were entered into a

competition, you might get free tickets. When are your

tickets for?

A: They 6 must use this Friday. And

we 7 ’ve given dinner too.

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USE OF ENGLISH


Sign languageWhen 0 ? There is no clear answer for this as

body language 1 to communicate, but one

of the first people to develop a specific series of

signs was a Spanish Benedictine monk, Ponce de

León. These signs 2 to help educate people

with hearing difficulties. Nowadays, many different

systems exist and they can 3 to express

grammar, vocabulary and even regional accents.

Sometimes words are spelt out letter by letter,

other times questions or emotions 4 using

facial expressions. Sign language is as rich and

complex as spoken language. Young children

learn sign language in the same way as spoken

language is learnt 5 children who can hear.

0 A was invented sign language

B was sign language invented

C did sign language invent

D invented sign language

1 A have always been used B were always used

C has always been used D was always used

2 A created B had created

C have created D were created

3 A be used B be use

C being use D have used

4 A being communicated B have communicated

C be communicated D are communicated

5 A for B from

C by D with

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0 They must provide us with more information

MUST

More information must be provided.

1 Did someone take the parcel to the post office?

WAS

to the post

office?

2 The government have given grants to the students.

BY

The students

the

government.

3 It’s forbidden to take photos here.

CAN’T

Photos

here.

4 They ring the bell three times to warn everyone.

IS

The bell

three times to warn everyone.

5 You have to speak English in class.

MUST

English in

class.

/5

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Name:

Class:

B

VOCABULARY

1 Read the definitions and write the correct word or words.

1 You lower this when you don’t want others to

hear you.

2 These are the movements you make with

your face.

3 These words tell you what a person or thing

is like.

4 People should try to stand up straight in order to

maintain this.

5 We do this with our eyebrows when we are

surprised.

6 This is the group of people that you are aiming at

when you advertise something.

7 These are movements of part of your body to show

what you mean or how you feel.

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2 Complete the missing words in the sentences.

1 She shrugged her s to show

she didn’t mind what we did.

2 You should n your head if

you agree with me.

3 Suzy handed out f to

advertise her parents’ new business.

4 He didn’t have any e for the

way he’d acted.

5 The adverts on that b haven’t

been changed for ages.

6 I think he has excellent French

p .

7 It’s not polite to p your finger

at someone.

8 TV c can sometimes be very

funny.

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GRAMMAR

3 Rewrite the sentences in the Passive. Use by where necessary.

1 The school will offer Chinese lessons next term.

2 My teacher wrote this book.

3 The head teacher taught us Maths.

4 Children under five paint all the pictures.

5 We have sent the parcel to you by post.

6 We won’t give you your marks before Friday.

7 The council can change the plans.

8 You must finish this before this evening.

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4 Complete the dialogue with the correct Passive form of these verbs. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

can buy enter give must use see sell tell

A: Look at this. I’ve been sent tickets to that new club

in town.

B: Great. It 1 to a famous

footballer a few months ago. Do you think he’ll be

there?

A: I don’t know, but a lot of famous people 2 there since it opened.

B: It’s very difficult to get tickets.

A: Can’t you just walk in?

B: Oh no. But some tickets 3

online if you’re lucky.

I 4 that if your name 5 into a competition, you

might get free tickets. When are your tickets for?

A: They 6 this Friday. And we 7 dinner too.

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Class:

Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in CAPITALS.

0 Don’t put your feet on the seat! It’s very impolite and

other travellers will get annoyed. POLITE

1 Sign language is an important tool

for the deaf and hard of hearing. COMMUNICATE

2 I’m quite shy and not very . I prefer

to listen. CHAT

3 That project is really . It’s no

different from all the other ideas. IMAGINE

4 When you visit another country, you should be

and follow their customs. RESPECT

5 That survey is based on the that

everyone has internet access. ASSUME

6 The participants were because the

rules had been changed. CONFUSE

7 I find listening to music when I’m

trying to study. DISTRACT

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0 They must provide us with more information.

MUST

More information must be provided.

1 Did someone take the parcel to the post office?

WAS

to the post

office?

2 The government have given grants to the students

BY

The students

the government.

3 It’s forbidden to take photos here.

CAN’T

Photos

here.

4 They ring the bell three times to warn everyone.

IS

The bell

three times to warn everyone.

5 You have to speak English in class.

MUST

English

in class.

6 The directors haven’t made their decision yet.

BEEN

The directors’ decision

yet.

7 We didn’t inform anyone about the new product.

WAS

No one

about the new product.

8 Our first year teacher taught us music.

BY

We our

first year teacher.

/8

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DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 15 Listen to six radio commercials for courses (1-6). Match a sentence (A-G) to each commercial. There is one extra sentence you do not need to use.

1 Commercial 1

2 Commercial 2

3 Commercial 3

4 Commercial 4

5 Commercial 5

6 Commercial 6

A Good feedback from clients.

B Instructions for an activity at home.

C This course is offering a discount.

D Learn a language abroad.

E A fun way to learn to get on with other people.

F Travel to learn a skill.

G Improve your job opportunities.

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Name:

Class:



READING

3 You are going to read two texts about a brother and sister and ways of communicating with friends and family. Seven sentences have been removed from the texts. Choose from the sentences A-H the one which fits each gap. There is one extra sentence you do not need to use.

Their reaction is simply to make comical faces and raise their eyebrows, which makes him even angrier.

A

He’ll sometimes give us a hug when he’s pleased with us.

B

In the evenings they text each other when they aren’t together even though they see each other all day at school.

C

She always looks you in the eye and is interested in what people are saying.

D

We often drive Dad mad because we are always looking at our phones.

E

I write songs and play the guitar and I love playing for my friends.

F

We wave our arms around as if we are trying to draw a picture of what we are saying.

G

Although we don’t say much to each other then, I feel we communicate in other ways when we’re alone together.

H

MartinIt drives me mad when someone points a finger at me while they are talking, but my dad always does that when he’s talking to me. He thinks that he’s stressing the significance of what he’s saying, but I just turn off and ignore what he says. I actually find it quite aggressive, as if I’ve done something wrong. My mum knows how I feel and shrugs her shoulders when he does this, looks me in the eye and smiles. It’s a characteristic my dad can’t change, so it’s become a bit of a family joke. Dad and I go fishing every Sunday afternoon, which makes up for his finger pointing. 1 .I don’t really get on well with my two sisters, who seem to spend most of their time messaging their friends and not speaking to us at all. 2 . This irritates my dad because they are on their phones instead of doing their homework and he starts shouting at them. 3 . I can sympathise with his feelings!

I think the best way for me to express myself to others is through my music. 4 . They’re always surprised that someone like me, who is usually so reserved, has got such a lot to say in music.

MelanieMy brother, Martin, doesn’t really chat to his friends very much, but he’s a very good singer. My sister Beth and I are always talking to our friends or texting them. 5 . Then he raises his voice and points his finger and we both look at each other and burst out laughing.

Beth and I use a lot of hand gestures when we talk, but we don’t point our finger like Dad does. 6 . Martin finds this hilarious and starts copying us. I can see that in that way we’re much more similar to my mum, who is a great communicator and uses her whole body to express herself. 7 . My friends enjoy talking to her for that reason.

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A

WRITING

4 Complete the book review with these words and expressions. Add capital letters where necessary.

all in all as good as they say I’ve ever read lots of people one of the most particularly like the only disappointing thing this is one of the best unfortunately was very impressed would recommend

0 Lots of people have asked me to suggest reading

books for learners of English. There are so many

available that it can be difficult to know which to

suggest to people. However, 1

popular series of

books is the Whoops Secret Agent books. But is

this series 2

?

I 3

by the characters and the stories. The stories are

exciting and sometimes hilarious and the main

characters, seventeen-year-old Jake and Sarah,

are great fun. I 4

the jokes they make and how they

work together to solve mysteries. The vocabulary

of each book is at a different level so you can start

enjoying the series whatever your level of English.

5

about the books is that there isn’t a little

dictionary at the end. There are, however, short

tests at the end of each chapter to make sure you

have understood the story so far. 6

, some of these are

quite difficult to answer.

7 ,

I think that these books are worth reading.

I 8

them to students of all levels. To be honest, I think 9

series of books 10

.

/10

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Skills Test: Unit 7

Name:

Class:


B

DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 15 Listen to six radio commercials for courses (1-6). Match a sentence (A-I) to each commercial. There are three extra sentences you do not need to use.

1 Commercial 1

2 Commercial 2

3 Commercial 3

4 Commercial 4

5 Commercial 5

6 Commercial 6

A Good feedback from clients.

B Instructions for an activity at home.

C Become an expert in your field.

D This course is offering a discount.

E Learn a language abroad.

F A fun way to learn to get on with other people.

G Travel to learn a skill.

H A free app for students.

I Improve your job opportunities.

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Skills Test: Unit 7

Name:

Class:


BSkills Test: Unit 7

READING

3 You are going to read two texts about a brother and sister and ways of communicating with friends and family. Seven sentences have been removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A-J the one which fits each gap. There are three extra sentences you do not need to use

In the evenings they text each other when they aren’t together even though they see each other all day at school.

A

I write songs and play the guitar and I love playing for my friends.

B

There’s no explanation for it really.C

We wave our arms around as if we are trying to draw a picture of what we are saying.

D

Both our parents set ground rules when we first got our phones.

E

Their reaction is simply to make comical faces and raise their eyebrows, which makes him even angrier.

F

He’ll sometimes give us a hug when he’s pleased with us.

G

She always looks you in the eye and is interested in what people are saying.

H

MartinIt drives me mad when someone points a finger at me while they are talking, but my dad always does that when he’s talking to me. He thinks that he’s stressing the significance of what he’s saying, but I just turn off and ignore what he says. I actually find it quite aggressive, as if I’ve done something wrong. My mum knows how I feel and shrugs her shoulders when he does this, looks me in the eye and smiles. It’s a characteristic my dad can’t change so it’s become a bit of a family joke. Dad and I go fishing every Sunday afternoon, which makes up for his finger pointing. 1 .I don’t really get on well with my two sisters, who seem to spend most of their time messaging their friends and not speaking to us at all. 2 . This irritates my dad because they are on their phones instead of doing their homework and he starts shouting at them. 3 . I can sympathise with his feelings!I think the best way for me to express myself to others is through my music. 4 . They’re always surprised that someone like me, who is usually so reserved, has got such a lot to say in music.MelanieMy brother, Martin, doesn’t really chat to his friends very much, but he’s a very good singer. My sister Beth and I are always talking to our friends or texting them. 5 . Then he raises his voice and points his finger and we both look at each other and burst out laughing.Beth and I use a lot of hand gestures when we talk, but we don’t point our finger like Dad does. 6 . Martin finds this hilarious and starts copying us. I can see that in that way we’re much more similar to my mum, who is a great communicator and uses her whole body to express herself. 7 . My friends enjoy talking to her for that reason.

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10

15

20

25

30

35

40

We often drive Dad mad because we are always looking at our phones.

I

Although we don’t say much to each other then, I feel we communicate in other ways when we’re alone together.

J

Name:

Class:


B

WRITING

4 Complete the book review with ONE word in each space.

Lots of people have asked me to suggest reading

books for learners of English. There are so many

available that it can be difficult to know which to

suggest to people. However, one of 1 popular

series of books is the Whoops Secret Agent books.

But is this series as good as2 ?

I was very 3 by the characters

and the stories. The stories are 4 and sometimes hilarious and

the main characters, seventeen-year-old Jake

and Sarah, are great 5 .

I 6 the jokes

they make and how they work together to solve

mysteries. The vocabulary of each book

is at a different level, so you can start enjoying the

series whatever your level of English.

The only 7 thing about the

books is that there isn’t a little dictionary at the

end. There are, however, short tests at the end of

each chapter to make sure you have understood

the story so far. 8 , some of

these are quite difficult to answer.

All 9 ,

I think that these books are worth reading.

I would 10 them to students of all

levels. To be honest, I think this is one of the best

series of books I’ve ever read.

/10

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Skills Test: Unit 7


Name:

Class:


VOCABULARY


0 I thought the reading plot of the last film was

difficult to follow.

1 He forecast his ideas online and

became very successful.

2 We went to a fantastic poetry plot

at the town hall last night.

3 How many chapter has he won

this year?

4 I can’t wait to read the next

paparazzi in the book.

5 The graffiti took some pictures of

the actor shopping.

6 There’s awards all over the

garden wall. How did it get there?

7 Have you seen the weather

promoted this evening?

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John Jacobs, the 0 author / novelist of that bestseller,

lives opposite us in the village. 1 Journalists / Reports

are always standing outside our house trying to get

information about him, but we never say anything.

He is a private person and I’ve only met him once,

when he first came. He never 2 comes / appears in

news programmes on television, even though he gets

very good 3 reviews / reports for each of his books.

His first 4 novel / poet was about the village and its

residents. It also had 5 illustrations / portraits which

made it very clear which residents he was writing

about. Everyone thought it was brilliant. In fact, it went

on to become a(n) 6 award / bestseller!

The 7 cover / scene of his latest bestseller is a lovely 8 still life / watercolour painting of the village centre,

which I did a few years ago. I gave it to him as a

housewarming gift. I think it would be nice if he gave

me something for using the picture.

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GRAMMAR


0 Fred couldn’t ride a bike when he was a child.

ABLE

Fred wasn’t able to ride a bike when he was a child.

1 You mustn’t tell anyone about this.

ALLOWED

You

anyone about this.

2 It won’t be necessary to arrive early.

NEED

You

early.

3 We weren’t able to help him with his homework.

COULD

We

him with his homework.

4 It was necessary to write the essay again.

HAD

I

the essay again.

5 It wasn’t possible to buy that house.

ABLE

We

that house.

6 It won’t be possible for me to see her tomorrow.

ABLE

I

her tomorrow.

7 You aren’t allowed to take these books home.

MUST

You

these books home.

8 They finally found all the comics he wanted.

MANAGED

They

all the comics he wanted.

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Name:

Class:

A

4 Complete the dialogue with ONE word in each space.

A: 0 Are you able to come out tonight? I’ve got tickets for

that concert you wanted to see.

B: I’m not 1 to go out because I came

home late last night. Also, I 2 stay

in and look after my younger brother because my

parents 3 to go out earlier.

A: Do you think your sister 4 be able

to look after him instead?

B: I’ll ask her but if she can’t, I 5 have

to stay here. Sorry.

A: OK, no problem. Perhaps Jenni would like to come

with me. She wanted to see them last year but didn’t 6 to go because she 7 to go away that week.

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USE OF ENGLISH


Last year I joined a woodworking class. It was great

fun. By the end of the first term I 0 could cut a piece of

wood in a straight line (not as easy as it looks!) and I

managed 1 make a small box. The teacher was

very patient but when I saw some of his creations, I

thought I would never 2 able to do the same. To

be a professional you 3 to practise a lot. We only

used hand tools at first because we weren’t 4 to

use the electric machines until we had learnt the

basics. Next year I’m hoping I will be 5 to make

something to give my mum as a present, maybe a

wooden picture frame.

/5


Danny was brought up in a poor area of New York.

One day he 0 to get a job in a local hardware

store and discovered spray paints. He began to

take part in nighttime graffiti painting with a group

on the subway trains. Of course, they 1 allowed

to paint the trains and they 2 to paint quickly

to avoid the security guards, but soon he found he

had a real talent and was asked to paint murals on

the walls of local buildings.

Today, he works as an Art teacher in a high school.

He is happy that he is 3 help others learn

about not only street art, but also classical and

modern painting. When they 4 , the class love

going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New

York, where they 5 pay to visit because they go

to school in the city.

0 A can B managed

C could D is able

1 A weren’t B hadn’t

C didn’t D couldn’t

2 A must B had

C were D should

3 A must B can

C could D able to

4 A could B can

C allowed D able

5 A don’t have to B mustn’t

C can’t D couldn’t

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Class:

Name:

Class:

B

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with these words. There are four extra words.

awards chapter character editors forecast graffiti news paparazzi plot reading speech

1 I thought the of the last film

was difficult to follow.

2 There’s all over our garden

wall. How did it get there?

3 We went to a fantastic poetry

at the town hall last night.

4 How many has he won this

year?

5 I can’t wait to read the next in

the book.

6 The took some pictures of the

actor shopping.

7 Have you seen the weather

this evening?

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John Jacobs, the famous author, lives opposite us

in the village. 1 J are always

standing outside our house trying to get information

about him, but we never say anything. He is a private

person and I’ve only met him once, when he first

came. He never 2 a on news

programmes on television, even though he gets very

good 3 r for each of his books.

His first 4 n was about

the village and its residents. It also had 5 i which made it very clear

which residents he was writing about. Everyone

thought it was brilliant. In fact, it went on to

become a 6 b ! The 7 c of his latest bestseller is a

lovely 8 w painting of the village

centre, which I did a few years ago. I gave it to him as

a housewarming gift. I think it would be nice if he gave

me something for using the picture.

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GRAMMAR

3 Rewrite the sentences using the correct form of the words in brackets.

1 Fred couldn’t ride a bike when he was a child.

(able)

2 You mustn’t tell anyone about this. (allow)

3 It won’t be necessary for you to arrive early. (need)

4 We weren’t able to help him with his homework.

(can)

5 It was necessary for me to write the essay again.

(have)

6 It won’t be possible for me to see her tomorrow.

(able)

7 You aren’t allowed to take these books home.

(must)

8 They finally found all the comics he wanted.

(manage)

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4 Correct the wrong words in this dialogue.

A: 1 Will you able to come out tonight?

I’ve got tickets for that concert you wanted to see.

B: I’m not 2 can to go out

because I came home late last night. Also,

I 3 need stay in and look after

my younger brother because my parents 4 must to go out earlier.

A: Do you think your sister will be 5 manage to look after him instead?

B: I’ll ask her but if she can’t, I’ll have to stay here. Sorry.

A: OK, no problem. Perhaps Jenni would like to come

with me. She wanted to see them last year but didn’t 6 able to go in the end because she 7 must to go away that week.

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Class:

Name:

Class:

B

USE OF ENGLISH


Last year I joined a woodworking class. It was great

fun. By the end of the first term I 0 could cut a piece of

wood in a straight line (not as easy as it looks!) and I

managed 1 make a small box. I had to draw lines 2 pencil to mark where I had to cut and that was

hard to get right too. The teacher was very patient but

when I saw some of his creations, I thought I would

never 3 able to do the same. To be a professional

you 4 to practise a lot. We only used hand tools

at first because we weren’t 5 to use the electric

machines in case we hurt ourselves 6 mistake.

Next year I’m hoping I will be 7 to make

something to give my mum as a present, 8 least,

a wooden picture frame or something similar.

/8


Danny was brought up in a poor area of New York.

One day he 0 to get a job in a local hardware

store and discovered spray paints. At first, he

began to take part in nighttime graffiti painting

with a group on the subway trains. Of course they 1 allowed to paint the trains and they 2 to paint 3 a hurry to avoid the security

guards, but soon he found he had a real talent

and was asked to paint murals on the walls of local

buildings.

Today, he works as an Art teacher in a high school.

He is happy that he is 4 help others learn

about not only street art, but also classical and

modern painting. When they 5 , the class love

going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New

York, where there is a huge variety of works 6 display and where they 7 pay to visit

because they go to school in the city.

0 A can B managed

C could D is able

1 A weren’t B hadn’t

C didn’t D couldn’t

2 A must B had

C were D should

3 A on B for

C in D at

4 A must B can

C could D able to

5 A could B can

C allowed D able

6 A on B at

C to D in

7 A don’t have to B mustn’t

C can’t D couldn’t

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DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 17 Listen to a conversation between two friends talking about an art exhibition and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 Fiona is surprised to see Steve because

she didn’t

A remember they had a meeting.

B know about the art exhibition.

C offer to help him.

2 Organising the exhibition is going to

A involve students and local painters.

B involve only students.

C take a long time.

3 The concerts in the school

A will take place in the gym.

B will include music that students listen to.

C will be performed by local musicians.

4 The planning team includes

A six students and three teachers.

B eight students and three teachers.

C two students and six teachers.

5 The experience will be useful for

A the students’ future.

B the school’s reputation.

C advertising the school.

6 Steve has asked a journalist to write … the

exhibition.

A a review of

B an article about

C an advert for

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Class:


A

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School students often quiz me about how they can become a radio journalist. I’ve been employed by a national radio station for the last two years and I love it. I’ve never wanted to work as a reporter on a newspaper because radio was always far more my style. The spoken word can give so much more meaning to a story.

I’ve loved news since my father and I used to read the papers together when I was seven years old. He used to explain all the stories I didn’t understand and then we reported the most interesting ones to each other. I also used to chat to my grandmother about what was going on in the world. I think that’s when I recognised that I wanted to tell news stories to other people.

Nearly everyone in the profession today has a university degree but in the old days it wasn’t so necessary. What a good journalist must have is a real interest in finding stories that people will like and telling them in an entertaining way. Today people get their news from the radio, television or online sites. Print newspapers are far less popular than they once were and the stories need to be appealing because the income for these news sources comes from advertising.

The most important quality a journalist needs is a determination to succeed. It’s not an easy job and you have to work very hard constantly, often without the opportunity of promotion. Some people make the mistake of choosing this career because they want to meet famous people, but then find it too tedious and leave. I’ve got used to the routine and getting a special story once in a while makes up for it.

I tell young people that they must write regularly and, if possible, write for school newspapers or local magazines. These days many schools have a radio station, so that’s the best way to get a foot in the door. Employers like to see that someone has been developing their skills while they were still at school.

The best advice for young journalists is to ‘listen well’. Good radio journalists are not just good writers. They need to be able to listen to what people say and what they don’t say. In this way they can often find really incredible stories which nobody else has discovered. Every journalist wants to uncover the one story that no one else knows about.

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READING

3 You are going to read a text about being a radio journalist. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 In the first paragraph we learn that the writer

A enjoys what he does very much.

B was a radio presenter at school.

C has worked for a newspaper.

2 As a child, the writer

A used to listen to his father reading the news.

B was inspired by family members to pass on

stories.

C knew that his relatives liked telling his stories.

3 The writer says that

A these days people get their news from a variety

of sources.

B there's no need for journalists to have a

university degree.

C journalists don’t often find interesting stories.

4 The writer thinks that being a radio journalist

A is not as hard as being a newspaper journalist.

B is a good way to meet famous people.

C is for people who will keep trying and not give up.

Skills Test: Unit 8

Name:

Class:


A

WRITING

4 Read the comparison and choose the correct option (A, B or C).

I am going to 0 the book with the film 1

of The Remains of the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Many people say that this is 2 the best work

by Ishiguro. It is indeed a wonderful novel – 3

there are some differences. For example, the book

was set in the 1920s, while in the film, many of the

events take place in the 1930s. This brings the

action closer in time to World War II, and increases

the tension.

However, the film is 4 successful than the novel

in that we do not hear the thoughts of Mr Stevens,

the main character. This affects the development

of the story and means the connection between

the story and the title is not 5 strong as it is in

the book. 6 these issues, the film deserves its

good 7 because the acting is excellent. Many

of the 8 are every bit as good as they are in

the book.9 the two, my personal 10 is the book,

because I feel that I understand more about the

decisions taken by Mr Stevens.

0 A comparison B write C compare

1 A version B scene C review

2 A much more B by far C far more

3 A in spite B despite C although

4 A not as B less C least

5 A very B than C as

6 A Although B In spite of C In spite

7 A reviews B awards C news

8 A actors B headlines C scenes

9 A Of B From C For

10 A opinion B favourite C prefer

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5 The writer’s current job

A is not very interesting.

B means he has to work long hours.

C has some interesting moments.

6 The writer suggests that young people

A get involved in school newspapers or radio

stations.

B contact employers about part-time jobs.

C set up a radio station at their school.

7 The writer advises young journalists to

A be ambitious in their writing.

B interpret what people tell them carefully.

C listen to what other journalists say.

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LISTENING

2 17 Listen to a conversation between two friends talking about an art exhibition and complete the summary with ONE or TWO words in each space.

PLANNING AN EXHIBITION

Fiona and Steve have a meeting about an art

exhibition. She has just seen another exhibition

that she recommends to Steve but he says he

doesn’t 1 to go.

The exhibition they are planning is going to be

for students as well as 2

The exhibition will be in the 3

because the school is going to have some 4 concerts in the main hall, so

the 5 and three teachers on

the planning committee have a lot of work to do.

Steve suggests advertising the exhibition in the 6 because a journalist said he

would write an article about it.

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READING

3 You are going to read a text about being a radio journalist. Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C or D).

1 In the first paragraph we learn that the writer

A didn’t consider being a news presenter.

B was a radio quiz presenter at school.

C has worked on a newspaper.

D prefers audio to print media.

2 As a child, the writer

A was inspired by his father reading the news.

B used to present news stories to his father.

C knew that his relatives liked telling his stories.

D liked writing new stories.

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School students often quiz me about how they can become a radio journalist. I’ve been employed by a national radio station for the last two years and I love it. I’ve never wanted to work as a reporter on a newspaper because radio was always far more my style. The spoken word can give so much more meaning to a story.

I’ve loved news since my father and I used to read the papers together when I was seven years old. He used to explain all the stories I didn’t understand and then we reported the most interesting ones to each other. I also used to chat to my grandmother about what was going on in the world. I think that’s when I recognised that I wanted to tell news stories to other people.

Nearly everyone in the profession today has a university degree but in the old days it wasn’t so necessary. What a good journalist must have is a real interest in finding stories that people will like and telling them in an entertaining way. Today people get their news from the radio, television or online sites. Print newspapers are far less popular than they once were and the stories need to be appealing because the income for these news sources comes from advertising.

The most important quality a journalist needs is a determination to succeed. It’s not an easy job and you have to work very hard constantly, often without the opportunity of promotion. Some people make the mistake of choosing this career because they want to meet famous people, but then find it too tedious and leave. I’ve got used to the routine and getting a special story once in a while makes up for it.

I tell young people that they must write regularly and, if possible, write for school newspapers or local magazines. These days many schools have a radio station, so that’s the best way to get a foot in the door. Employers like to see that someone has been developing their skills while they were still at school.

The best advice for young journalists is to ‘listen well’. Good radio journalists are not just good writers. They need to be able to listen to what people say and what they don’t say. In this way they can often find really incredible stories which nobody else has discovered. Every journalist wants to uncover the one story that no one else knows about.

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3 In the third paragraph the writer says that

A these days people prefer more exciting and

immediate news stories.

B it’s not important for journalists to have a

university degree.

C journalists don’t often find appealing stories.

D television news is the most entertaining kind of news.

4 The writer thinks that being a radio journalist

A is not as tough as being a newspaper journalist.

B is a good way to meet famous people.

C is for people who are willing to persevere and

not give up.

D leads to a good career where you can earn a lot.

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5 The writer’s current job

A is not very interesting.

B means he has to work long hours.

C has some inspiring moments.

D is attractive to a lot of people.

6 In the fifth paragraph, what does ‘get a foot in the

door’ mean?

A start in a business

B get involved in

C find contacts

D learn about something

7 The writer advises young journalists to

A be ambitious in their writing.

B only write about original news stories.

C listen to what other journalists say.

D interpret what people tell them carefully.

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WRITING

4 Complete the comparison with these words and expressions. There are three extra words and expressions. Add capital letters where necessary.

actors although as by far compare despite far more from less of reviews scenes version

I am going to 1 the book with

the film 2 of The Remains of

the Day, by Kazuo Ishiguro.

Many people say that this is 3

the best work by Ishiguro. It is indeed a wonderful

novel – 4 there are some

differences.

The book was set in the 1920s, while in the film,

many of the events take place in the 1930s. This

brings the action closer in time to World War II,

and increases the tension. However, the film is 5 successful than the novel

in that we do not hear the thoughts of Mr Stevens,

the main character. This affects the development

of the story and means the connection between

the story and the title is not 6 strong as it is in the book.7 these issues, the film

deserves its good 8 because

the acting is excellent. Many of the 9 are every bit as good as

they are in the book.10 the two, my personal

favourite is the book, because I feel that

I understand more about the decisions taken by

Mr Stevens.

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VOCABULARY


0 What colour is the of your country?

A symbol B flag C parade D prom

1 There was a firework at the city show.

A display B ceremony

C custom D holiday

2 Everyone loudly when he received the award.

A crackled B fizzed C buzzed D cheered

3 Did you dance at a school when you were

young?

A reception B ceremony

C prom D birthday

4 When you put more wood on a fire, it often starts

to .

A crackle B clap C buzz D bang

5 It’s a holiday today, so most people aren’t

working.

A parade B symbol C public D dinner

6 The children are wearing traditional for

the day.

A custom B decoration

C costume D fashion

7 David finishes work today after twenty years with

the same company. They’re having a party

for him tonight.

A quitting B leaving C firing D going

8 When my parents got married, they had their

wedding at home because all the restaurants

were too expensive.

A ceremony B party C festival D reception

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0 They always hire a limo to take them to parties.

1 We’re going to t a party for

Mum’s birthday.

2 We’ll need to p up a lot of

decorations.

3 Some people never c their

birthdays.

4 Can you help me w this

present for George?

5 My dad likes to m a toast

when we have a party.

6 My brother l off some fireworks

last night.

7 Her little sister couldn’t b all

the candles out.

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GRAMMAR

3 Complete the text with these words. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

idea mind tell that where which who whose wondering

Hi Elise,

I was 0 wondering if you wanted to come to a party with

me next week. It’s in the building 1 used to be a factory.

Do you remember it? Adam, the boy 2 party it is, is leaving school and

going to live in Canada, 3 his

father has just started a new job. You met him with

me last year.

Could you 4 me when you’re

arriving so we can pick you up at the airport?

Do you 5 if we share a room

with my sister while you’re here? My grandad, 6 turns seventy this year, has

decided that he and Grandma should stay longer

than they planned. He wants to spend time on the

new golf course 7 opened last

month. Do you have any 8 when

you last saw them? I think it was ages ago.

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4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

0 The teacher gave Ella the homework and then

spoke to her.

Ella spoke to the teacher who had given her the

homework.

1 That building used to be a sports centre and they

held the dance there.

A dance was held in that building

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A

2 Who is going to stay with you?

Do you

with you?

3 Can I play your guitar?

Do you

your guitar?

4 Jane wrote this essay and it’s just won an award.

The essay,

, has just won an award.

5 Where does he live now?

Do you have

now?

6 The house belongs to Freddie and it’s in Italy.

The house,

, belongs to Freddie.

7 Why haven’t you paid for the tickets yet?

I’d like to

for the tickets yet.

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0 When will the party finish?

KNOW

I’d like to know when the party will finish.

1 Jack has an enormous house and he invited me to

stay the night.

WHOSE

Jack,

enormous, invited me to stay the night.

2 They made this cake to celebrate my birthday.

THAT

This

they made to celebrate my birthday.

3 What time does the supermarket close?

WHEN

Do you know

?

4 This is the beach. I saw dolphins playing here.

WHERE

This is the beach

.

5 Can I borrow your pencil?

IF

Do you mind

?

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In my country, summer is the time when we have

the most festivals and local celebrations. In fact, in

my area you can spend each weekend going to a

different place 0 there’s a party. The festivals 1 I most enjoy are the ones with food as the

central event. My favourite is, of course, in my own

village, 2 festival day is at the end of August.

The whole village gets together in the morning to

peel potatoes, 3 come from local gardens,

and we have a huge dinner in the evening. I don’t

know where the tradition 4 from, but maybe

it has something to do with the fact that the best

potatoes are collected at this time. We also make

potato omelettes and a prize is given to the person 5 makes the best one.

0 A when B where C that D whose

1 A where B when C that D what

2 A that B which C who D whose

3 A which B that C where D who

4 A did come B was coming C came D come

5 A which B who C where D whose

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B

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with these words. There are three extra words.

buzz cheer costume crackle custom display flag going leaving prom public

1 What colour is the of your

country?

2 There was a firework at the

city show.

3 Everyone started to loudly

when he received the award.

4 Did you dance at a school

when you were young?

5 When you put more wood on a fire, it often starts

to .

6 It’s a holiday today, so most

people aren’t working.

7 The children are wearing traditional

for the day.

8 David finishes work today after twenty years with

the same company. They’re having

a party for him tonight.

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1 We’re going to a party for

Mum’s birthday.

2 We’ll need to up a lot of

decorations.

3 Some people never their

birthdays.

4 Can you help me this present

for George?

5 My dad likes to a toast when

we have a party.

6 My brother off some fireworks

last night.

7 Her little sister couldn’t all the

candles out.

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GRAMMAR


Hi Elise,

I was wondering if you wanted to come to a party with

me next week. It’s in the building 1

used to be a factory. Do you remember it? Adam, the

boy 2 party it is, is leaving

school and going to live in Canada, 3 his father has just started a

new job. You met him with me last year.

Could you 4 me when you’re

arriving so we can pick you up at the airport? Do you 5 if we share a room with

my sister while you’re here? My grandad, 6 turns seventy this year, has

decided that he and Grandma should stay longer than

they planned. He wants to spend time on the new golf

course 7 opened last month.

Do you have any 8 when you

last saw them? I think it was ages ago.

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4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Sometimes more than one answer is correct.

1 The teacher gave Ella the homework and then

spoke to her.

Ella

.

2 Who is going to stay with you?

Do ?

3 Can I play your guitar?

Do ?

4 Jane wrote this essay and it’s just won an award.

The essay,

.

5 Where does he live now?

Do ?

6 The house belongs to Freddie and it’s in Italy.

The .

7 Why haven’t you paid for the tickets yet?

I’d .

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B

USE OF ENGLISH


0 When will the party finish?

KNOW

I’d like to know when the party will finish.

1 Jack has an enormous house and he invited me to

stay the night.

WHOSE

Jack,

enormous, invited me to stay the night.

2 They made this cake to celebrate my birthday.

THAT

This

they made to celebrate my birthday.

3 What time does the supermarket close?

WHEN

Do you know

?

4 This is the beach. I saw dolphins playing here.

WHERE

This is the beach

.

5 Can I borrow your pencil?

IF

Do you mind

?

6 Did you put my slippers somewhere?

WHERE

I was wondering

.

7 All students of French will be invited to the meeting.

STUDIES

Everyone

will be invited to the meeting.

8 She didn’t see the other car driver.

WHO

She didn’t see the person

the other car.

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6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in CAPITALS.

0 We need to develop a conceptual theory to explain

this problem. CONCEPT

1 I always love spending Christmas morning with

my family and our presents

together. WRAP

2 When you enter the building, you will be asked for

your document. IDENTIFY

3 He’s working on the of a

new shopping app. CREATE

4 Come to see me at ten o’clock. I won’t be

before then. AVAIL

5 A rainbow is a natural when

it rains intermittently. OCCUR

6 I know that the of the class

will support me on this. MAJOR

7 She’s working as a in a

laboratory. RESEARCH

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LISTENING

2 19 Listen to an interview about the Spanish festival La Tomatina and complete the sentences with ONE or TWO words in each space.

1 La Tomatina takes place on the last

in .

2 Since 2013 only visitors can

attend because it is too dangerous.

3 The gives the participants a

free breakfast.

4 It’s a good idea to wear to

protect your feet.

5 The festival starts when someone has pulled down

a after climbing a pole.

6 Visitors mustn’t bring bottles or any

to the festival.

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READING

3 You are going to read a text about an unusual festival in England. For questions 1-7, choose from the paragraphs (A-E).

Which paragraph …

1 describes the characteristics of the cheese used in

the festival?

2 explains when the festival didn’t take place?

3 describes the international appeal of

the festival?

Cheese rolling, Cooper’s Hill, Gloucestershire

AThis unforgettable festival consists of a race following a cheese rolling down a hill while the crowd cheers the participants on. Some say that the tradition was started more than 2,000 years ago as an old winter festival which represented the birth of the New Year. Then, burning bushes were rolled down the hill rather than cheese. The first written evidence of it only dates from 1826, but local residents say that it was going on centuries before that.

BCooper’s Hill is a tiny village in rural England where, annually, people throw themselves down the very steep hill running after a 3.6 kg cheese, which is obviously round, otherwise it wouldn’t roll. By the time the cheese reaches the bottom of the hill, it is travelling at up to seventy miles per hour. It’s impossible to actually catch the cheese going at that speed, but the first person to get to the bottom of the hill is the winner and the prize is, of course, the cheese.

CThere are different races during the day for both men and women and in each one the heavy cheeses are set rolling by the master of ceremonies and the contestants begin to jump, fall, slide or somersault down the hill.

At the bottom of the hill, strong catchers are waiting to stop the participants before they crash or roll into the bushes and fence at the bottom of the slope. The cheese seems to survive better than many of the contestants.

DIt can be a very dangerous competition as the people can easily fall and even spectators can be hurt by either a cheese or a participant hitting them at great speed. Anywhere else it would be obligatory to wear head and limb protection, but not for the daredevils on Cooper’s Hill! Due to injuries and over-commercialisation, the event, which takes place in May each year, was officially cancelled in 2010 but since then, the unofficial version has continued. Even in 2020, when authorities had to prevent the race from happening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a ceremonial cheese was rolled down the hill to keep up the tradition.

EPeople from around the world come to watch and take part in this strange tradition. Although locals clearly have an advantage as they can practise all year, winners include Americans, Australians, New Zealanders and even a Nepali. Strangely enough, the event seems to be very popular in Japan as there are usually a few Japanese TV companies broadcasting the race.

4 explains what was previously used instead of

cheese for this tradition?

5 describes the risks of watching or participating

in the race?

6 explains the origins of the festival?

7 describes the way the participants move?

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WRITING


Hi Melanie,

How are 0 possible things? How’s the holiday 1 up ? What have you been 2 come to? We’re having a

party for my sister, Ellie, who’s coming back from

Australia next week. Would you like to 3 see ? Mum says you can

stay with us for the weekend if you like. Do you 4 show you’ll be free then?

I’d also like to 5 hope you the

new youth centre, which is great.

By the way, do you 6 hang

visiting the new art exhibition? I think you’ll love it.

I 7 fancy you can come

because I think we’ll have a great time. We can

also 8 going out with some

of my friends who’d love to meet you at last. Let

me know as soon as 9 things

if you can come.

Hope to 10 think you soon.

Lucy

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DICTATION


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LISTENING

2 19 Listen to an interview about the Spanish festival La Tomatina and choose the correct answer (A, B or C).

1 The festival started

A in the mid-1940s.

B as a friendly food competition.

C as a way of using damaged tomatoes.

2 The festival

A takes place every Wednesday in August.

B is visited by people from different countries.

C has around 14,000 visitors.

3 In 2013

A tickets were sold for the first time.

B more visitors came than the previous year.

C there were accidents in the festival.

4 On the day of the festival

A people collect the tomatoes in the square.

B people can get a free breakfast.

C the town hall provides water for washing.

5 The tomato-throwing often starts when

A a ham has been eaten.

B everyone has washed with soap.

C the trucks arrive halfway through the morning.

6 Visitors have to

A carry all bottles in a bag.

B throw the tomatoes as hard as they can.

C make sure the tomatoes are soft before they

throw them.

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B

READING

3 You are going to read a text about an unusual festival in England. For questions 1-7, choose from the paragraphs (A-E).

Which paragraph …

1 describes the rules of the contest and how

it works?

2 explains the changing status of the festival over the

years?

3 shows the writer’s surprise at the type of people

that watch the festival?

Cheese rolling, Cooper’s Hill, Gloucestershire AThis unforgettable festival consists of a race following a cheese rolling down a hill while the crowd cheers the participants on. Some say that the tradition was started more than 2,000 years ago as an old winter festival which represented the birth of the New Year. Then, burning bushes were rolled down the hill rather than cheese. The first written evidence of it only dates from 1826, but local residents say that it was going on centuries before that.

BCooper’s Hill is a tiny village in rural England where, annually, people throw themselves down the very steep hill running after a 3.6 kg cheese, which is obviously round, otherwise it wouldn’t roll. By the time the cheese reaches the bottom of the hill, it is travelling at up to seventy miles per hour. It’s impossible to actually catch the cheese going at that speed but the first person to get to the bottom of the hill is the winner and the prize is, of course, the cheese.

C

There are different races during the day for both men and women and in each one the heavy cheeses are set rolling by the master of ceremonies and the contestants begin to jump, fall, slide or somersault down the hill.

At the bottom of the hill, strong catchers are waiting to stop the participants before they crash or roll into the bushes and fence at the bottom of the slope. The cheese seems to survive better than many of the contestants.

D

It can be a very dangerous competition as the people can easily fall and even spectators can be hurt by either a cheese or a participant hitting them at great speed. Anywhere else it would be obligatory to wear head and limb protection but not for the daredevils on Cooper’s Hill! Due to injuries and over-commercialisation, the event, which takes place in May each year, was officially cancelled in 2010 but since then, the unofficial version has continued. Even in 2020, when authorities had to prevent the race from happening due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a ceremonial cheese was rolled down the hill to keep up the tradition.

E

People from around the world come to watch and take part in this strange tradition. Although locals clearly have an advantage as they can practise all year, winners include Americans, Australians, New Zealanders and even a Nepali. Strangely enough, the event seems to be very popular in Japan as there are usually a few Japanese TV companies broadcasting the race.

4 says these events can be used as a means for

financial gain?

5 describes the participants’ attitude towards health

and safety?

6 mentions the role of the spectators in

the festival?

7 describes a safety measure designed to

prevent serious accidents?

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WRITING

4 Complete the email with ONE word in each space.

Hi Melanie,

How are things? How’s the holiday 1 ? What have you been 2 to? We’re having a

party for my sister, Ellie, who’s coming back from

Australia next week. Would you like to 3 ? Mum says you can

stay with us for the weekend if you like. Do you 4 you’ll be free then?

I’d also like to 5 you the

new youth centre, which is great.

By the way, do you 6 visiting

the new art exhibition? I think you’ll love it.

I 7 you can come because

I think we’ll have a great time. We can also 8 out with some of my

friends who’d love to meet you at last. Let me know

as soon as 9 if you can

come.

Hope to 10 you soon.

Lucy

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