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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A Pre-intermediate

GRAMMAR 3 Complete the sentences with a verb in the -ing

form.
1 Complete the sentences with the -ing form or the
infinitive of the verb in brackets. becookgoplayremembertravelwin
Example: You need to buy (buy) some new boots for
winter. Example: Im not very good at remembering peoples
birthdays.
1 I phoned Abdul because I wanted __________ (tell)
him about the meeting. 1 Is Eva thinking of __________ away at Christmas?
2 Sandra left without __________ (say) goodbye to 2 __________ with young children is hard work, but
anyone. its also enjoyable.
3 I love __________ (walk) in the snow. 3 I dont feel like __________ tonight. Lets go to a
restaurant.
4 __________ (do) exercise is very good for you.
4 John dreams of __________ the lottery.
5 Try not __________ (spend) all of your money on
computer games. 5 __________ to London by bus is cheaper than by
train.
6 Do you know how __________ (make) bread?
6 For me, happiness means __________ with my
7 __________ (dance) is something I really hate.
family and friends.
8 It isnt easy __________ (learn) Chinese.
6
8
Grammar total 20

2 Underline the correct form. VOCABULARY

Example: I must / dont have to do the washing. I
dont have any clean clothes. 4 Complete the sentences with the correct word.
Example: I hate getting up early in the morning.
1 They havent to / dont have to work today. Its
Sunday. hatedont wantneed
2 Entrance to the museum is free. We mustnt / dont 1 We __________ going for long walks in the
have to pay. countryside.
3 You mustnt / dont have to play football near the wantneedlove
road. Its dangerous. 2 Lynnes __________ talking to me! I dont know
4 Harry has to / doesnt have to go to bed early. Hes why.
very young. promisedstoppedpretended
5 I must / mustnt revise tonight. I have an exam 3 They __________ a lot of time watching old DVDs.
tomorrow. havespenddo
6 You dont have to / must tidy the kitchen. Its a 4 I dont __________ driving you to the airport
mess. tomorrow.
6 mindgoodwant
5 We havent __________ decorating our new house.
hopeddecidedfinished
6 Do you __________ skiing?
enjoywantstart
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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A Pre-intermediate

5 Underline the correct word(s). PRONUNCIATION

Example: He speaks very fast. Its bit / very hard to 7 Underline the stressed syllable.
understand him.
Example: for|get
1 Taking good photographs is quite / not very
difficult. You need skill. 1 de|cide
2 Of course I can cook its not very / really easy. 2 re|mem|ber
3 The test was a bit / not very difficult. I didnt 3 sur|prise
answer all of the questions. 4 fi|nish
4 Mobile phones are not very / incredibly useful. I 5 in|cre|di|bly
use mine all the time. 5
5 Colettes really / a bit nice. She helps anyone who
has a problem. 8 Match the words with the same sound.
6 Hes not very / a bit worried about his driving test.
Hes had a lot of practice. difficulthappinesslikenightpromisetime
6
Example: fish difficult
1 fish __________
6 Complete the sentences with a verb in the
infinitive form. 2 fish __________
3 bike __________
bebuygolearnlook formake
4 bike __________
playrainturn off
5 bike __________
Example: I need to go to the shop for some milk. 5

1 We got wet when it started __________. Pronunciation total 10

2 Elaine offered __________ a coffee for everyone.
3 Why are you pretending __________ ill? Youre OK! Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50

4 My daughter is learning __________ the piano.

5 Did you remember __________ a birthday card for
your Aunt Julia?
6 John was bored at work, so he decided __________ a
new job.
7 Dont forget __________ your computer when you
leave.
8 Im trying __________ Spanish. Im doing an online
course.
8

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7 Reading and Writing A Pre-intermediate

READING 4 Will helped with the cooking at his girlfriends

house.
1 Read the article and tick () A, B, or C. ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
5 Will says talking about work gives a good
Making a good impression impression.
on the parents ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
6 Will thinks its important to shake the fathers hand.
Meeting your partners parents for the first time can be
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
stressful. We interviewed three people who survived! Here
is their advice. 7 Bob says its more relaxing to talk about yourself.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
Rhonda Smith, age 26
8 Bob thinks you must eat everything her mother gives
I was really nervous the first time I met my boyfriends
you.
parents. Looking back, there was nothing to worry about.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
They wanted to know everything about me, so they asked
me a lot of questions. I tried not to give my views on politics 9 Bob says you should find out about her parents
or controversial subjects, though. Of course, you have to be before your visit.
yourself, so if they ask you a complicated question, you ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
have to give an honest answer. One other piece of advice I
9
would give is: be punctual. Parents always hate people
arriving late.
2 Write R for Rhonda, W for Will, or B for Bob.
Will Mansell, age 29
My advice is dress to impress. I wore a suit to meet my
Example: There was nothing to worry about. ___
R__
girlfriends parents for the first time. I think it really made a 1 I was really nervous. _____
good impression. They didnt want their daughter to go out
2 I offered to help in the kitchen. _____
with someone who wore an old T-shirt and jeans. Make sure
3 Conversation is easier if you have common
you shake her fathers hand firmly. This shows that you
interests._____
arent a weak man. I also offered to help my girlfriends
mother in the kitchen. She liked that. Lay the table, or do 4 Parents love talking about their children. _____
the washing up, for example. Her mother will think youre 5 I wore a suit. _____
great! 6 I didnt talk about politics. _____
Bob Tate, age 30 6
I think the most important thing is to show your girlfriends
parents that you have a deep interest in her. You can do this Reading total 15
by asking questions about when she was a little girl.
Parents never get tired of talking about their children. This WRITING
tactic also makes you more relaxed, because you arent
Describe a time you visited a friends parents.
talking about yourself. Before you go to their house, ask
Answer these questions. (100150 words)
your girlfriend what her parents like doing. If you find some
common interests, conversation will be easier.
Whose parents were they?
How did you feel about the visit?
What things did you do?
Example: Rhonda says you have to be yourself.
What things didnt you do?
A True
BFalse C Doesnt say Do you think you made a good impression? Why (not)?
1 Rhondas boyfriends parents didnt ask her any
questions. Writing total 10
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
Reading and Writing total 25
2 Rhonda says its OK to arrive a little late.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
3 Will thinks wearing old jeans gives a bad impression.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say

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7 Listening and Speaking A Pre-intermediate

LISTENING SPEAKING
1 Listen to a language teacher. Underline the correct 1 Ask your partner these questions.
word(s). 1 Do you think you can learn a language on your own?
1 Complete beginners need to do an intensive / 2 Do you think its possible to learn two languages at
evening course. the same time?
2 Reading out loud can help your pronunciation / 3 What do you find easy about learning English?
reading. 4 Whats your main motivation for learning English?
3 Learning a language abroad is easier / more 5 Would you like to learn another language? Which
difficult. one?
4 To improve your speaking / listening, download Now answer your partners questions.
news onto your phone.
5 You have to / dont have to spend a lot of money on 2 Read the information about Eva and answer your
foreign books. partners questions.
5
Name: Eva Davidson
Likes: sing / in a choir
2 Listen to five people talking about what makes Hates: go / supermarket
them happy. Match the speakers with the topics Loves: have / meals with friends / at the weekend
(AG). There are two answers you dont need. Spends too much time: decide / what to wear
Speaker 1 Good at: speak / foreign languages
Speaker 2
Speaker 3 3 Now make questions and ask your partner about
Speaker 4 Tom.
Speaker 5 like / do ?
A dancing hate / do ?
B being successful love / do / at weekend ?
C listening to music spend too much time / do ?
D singing bad at / do ?
E planning to go on holiday
Speaking total 15
F cooking something really nice
G being with the children Listening and Speaking total 25
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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B Pre-intermediate

GRAMMAR 3 Complete the sentences with the -ing form or the

infinitive of the verb in brackets.
1 Underline the correct form.
Example: I love walking (walk) on the beach in winter.
Example: You dont have to / must drive on the left in
the UK. Its the law. 1 Do you know how __________ (make) bread?
2 He sent Jenny a text because he wanted __________
1 You mustnt / dont have to stand near the train
(tell) her the news.
line. Its dangerous.
3 __________ (do) yoga makes you less stressed.
2 Hannah has to / doesnt have to go to bed early.
Shes very young. 4 It isnt easy __________ (learn) English grammar.
3 We mustnt / must learn all of the new words for 5 _________ (dance) is something that I really dont
the test tomorrow. enjoy.
4 I must / dont have to do the washing. I havent got 6 I need __________ (find) a new dress for the party.
any clean clothes. 7 James left without __________ (say) goodbye to me.
5 Henri hasnt to / doesnt have to get up early 8 Try not __________ (spend) all of your money on
today. Its Saturday. new clothes.
6 This car park is free. You mustnt / dont have to 8
pay.
Grammar total 20
6

VOCABULARY
2 Complete the sentences with a verb in the -ing
form. 4 Underline the correct word(s).
wintravelbeplaygocookremember Example: Im not very / a bit worried about the exam.
I think Ill pass.
Example: For me, happiness is being with my husband 1 We didnt answer all of the questions in the test it
and our children. was not very / a bit difficult.
1 __________ to Paris by train is faster than by car. 2 The internet is incredibly / not very useful. I use it
2 We had sandwiches for lunch because we didnt feel every day.
like __________. 3 Dans a bit / really nice. He always helps me when I
3 Im not very good at __________ peoples names. have a problem.
4 Where are you thinking of __________ on holiday 4 Teaching someone to drive is not very / quite
next year? difficult. You need skill.
5 __________ chess can be difficult, but I enjoy it. 5 She speaks quietly and its a bit / very hard to hear
what shes saying.
6 Irina dreams of __________ an Olympic medal.
6 Of course I know how to use a camera its really /
6 not very easy.
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7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation B Pre-intermediate

5 Complete the sentences with a verb in the PRONUNCIATION

infinitive form.
7 Match the words with the same sound.
learn rainbemakebuyturn off
golook forplay liketimedifficultnighthappinesspromise

Example: They went home when it started to rain. Example: bike like

1 Why is Laurie pretending __________ ill? He 1 bike __________

doesnt want to go to school. 2 bike __________
2 Fasil is trying __________ English. Hes doing a 3 fish __________
course on the internet. 4 fish __________
3 I forgot __________ my mobile phone before the 5 fish __________
lesson.
5
4 Alice doesnt like her job, so shes decided
__________ another.
8 Underline the stressed syllable.
5 We dont need __________ to the shop today.
Example: de|cide
6 Carlo offered __________ dinner for his friends.
7 Did Fred remember __________ some milk when he 1 sur|prise
went to the shop? 2 in|cre|di|bly
8 Amelia is learning __________ the guitar. 3 fi|nish
4 for|get
8
5 re|mem|ber
5
6 Complete the sentences with the correct word.
Example: We love going for picnics in the countryside. Pronunciation total 10
needwant love
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total 50
1 Does your husband __________ shopping?
wantenjoystart
2 My kids __________ going to bed early.
dont wantneedhate
3 Have you __________ painting your kitchen?
finisheddecidedhoped
4 Harry __________ a lot of time listening to his CDs.
hasdoesspends
5 Why have they __________ talking to their
neighbours?
stoppedpromisedpretended
6 I dont __________ helping you with your
homework.
wantmindgood
6

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7 Reading and Writing B Pre-intermediate

READING 4 Will thinks its important to shake the fathers hand.

ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
1 Read the article and tick () A, B, or C.
5 Will did all the washing up at his girlfriends house.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
Making a good impression 6 Will thinks talking about your job gives a good
on the parents impression.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
Meeting your partners parents for the first time can be
stressful. We interviewed three people who survived! Here 7 Bob says its important to ask questions about when
is their advice. their daughter was young.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
Rhonda Smith, age 26
8 Bob says its easier to talk about yourself.
I was really nervous the first time I met my boyfriends
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
parents. Looking back, there was nothing to worry about.
They wanted to know everything about me, so they asked 9 Bob says you dont have to find out about her parents
me a lot of questions. I tried not to give my views on politics before your visit.
or controversial subjects, though. Of course, you have to be ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
yourself, so if they ask you a complicated question, you
9
have to give an honest answer. One other piece of advice I
would give is: be punctual. Parents always hate people
arriving late. 2 Write R for Rhonda, W for Will, or B for Bob.
Will Mansell, age 29 Example: There was nothing to worry about. ___
R__
My advice is dress to impress. I wore a suit to meet my 1 I wore formal clothes, not jeans. _____
girlfriends parents for the first time. I think it really made a
2 I was really nervous. _____
good impression. They didnt want their daughter to go out
3 Parents love talking about their children. _____
with someone who wore an old T-shirt and jeans. Make sure
you shake her fathers hand firmly. This shows that you 4 Dont be late. _____
arent a weak man. I also offered to help my girlfriends 5 I offered to help in the kitchen. _____
mother in the kitchen. She liked that. Lay the table, or do 6 Conversation is easier if you have common
the washing up, for example. Her mother will think youre interests._____
great!
6
Bob Tate, age 30
I think the most important thing is to show your girlfriends Reading total 15
parents that you have a deep interest in her. You can do this
by asking questions about when she was a little girl. WRITING
Parents never get tired of talking about their children. This
Describe a time you visited a friends parents.
tactic also makes you more relaxed, because you arent
Answer these questions. (100150 words)
talking about yourself. Before you go to their house, ask
your girlfriend what her parents like doing. If you find some
Whose parents were they?
common interests, conversation will be easier. How did you feel about the visit?
What things did you do?
What things didnt you do?
Example: Rhonda says you have to be yourself.
Do you think you made a good impression? Why (not)?
A True
BFalse C Doesnt say
1 Rhondas boyfriends parents wanted to know all Writing total 10
about her.
Reading and Writing total 25
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
2 Rhonda thinks most parents get angry with you if
you arrive late.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say
3 Will thinks he made a bad impression.
ATrue BFalse C Doesnt say

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7 Listening and Speaking B Pre-intermediate

LISTENING SPEAKING
1 Listen to a language teacher. Underline the correct 1 Answer your partners questions.
word(s).
Now ask your partner these questions.
1 Complete beginners should do a course once /
1 Do you think you can learn a language without a
twice a week.
dictionary?
2 Its a good idea to find somebody to practise / read 2 Do you think its possible to learn a language in a
with. month?
3 Listening is easier if you learn a language abroad / 3 What do you find difficult about learning English?
at college. 4 Do you feel motivated to improve your English?
4 Downloading news onto your phone will improve Why (not)?
your listening / speaking. 5 Would you like to live in a different country and
5 You have to / dont have to spend a lot of money on learn their language? Which one?
foreign newspapers.
2 Make questions and ask your partner about Eva.
5
like / do ?
hate / do ?
2 Listen to five people talking about what makes
love / do / at weekend ?
them happy. Match the speakers with the topics
(AG). There are two answers you dont need. spend too much time / do ?
good at / do ?
Speaker 1
Speaker 2 3 Now read the information about Tom and answer
Speaker 3 your partners questions.
Speaker 4
Name: Tom Norman
Speaker 5
Likes: be / on time
A making delicious food Hates: wear / suits
B spending time with the children Loves: visit / his family / at the weekend
C making holiday plans Spends too much time: talk / on his mobile
D being successful at work Bad at: play / tennis
E singing in a band
F listening to classical music Speaking total 15
G going to dance classes
5 Listening and Speaking total 25

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7 Answer Key A Pre-intermediate

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation PRONUNCIATION

GRAMMAR 7 1 decide
2 remember
1 1 to tell 3 surprise
2 saying 4 finish
3 walking 5 incredibly
4 Doing
5 to spend
8 1 happiness / promise
6 to make
2 happiness / promise
7 Dancing
3 like / night / time
8 to learn
4 like / night / time
5 like / night / time
2 1 dont have to
2 dont have to
3 mustnt Reading and Writing
4 has to
5 must READING
6 must 1 1 B
2 B
3 1 going 3 A
2 Playing 4 C
3 cooking 5 C
4 winning 6 A
5 Travelling 7 B
6 being 8 C
9 A

VOCABULARY 2 1 R
4 1 love 2 W
2 stopped 3 B
3 spend 4 B
4 mind 5 W
5 finished 6 R
6 enjoy

5 1 quite WRITING
2 really Students own answers.
3 a bit Task completion: The task is fully completed and the
4 incredibly answer is easy to understand. (4 marks)
5 really Grammar: The student uses appropriate structures
6 not very to achieve the task. Minor errors do not obscure the
meaning. (3 marks)
6 1 to rain Vocabulary: The student uses a sufficient range of
2 to make words and phrases to communicate the message clearly.
3 to be (3 marks)
4 to play
5 to buy
6 to look for
7 to turn off
8 to learn

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7 Answer Key A Pre-intermediate

Listening and Speaking

LISTENING
1 1 evening
2 pronunciation
3 easier
4 listening
5 dont have to

2 1 C
2 B
3 G
4 F
5 D

SPEAKING
Interactive communication and oral production:
The student communicates effectively with his / her
partner, asking and answering simple questions, and
where necessary initiating conversation and responding.
The student uses appropriate strategies to complete the
task successfully. (5 marks)
Grammar and Vocabulary: The student uses
a sufficient range of vocabulary and structure to
communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do not
impede communication. (5 marks)
Pronunciation: The students intonation, stress, and
articulation of sounds make the message clear and
comprehensible. (5 marks)

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7 Answer Key B Pre-intermediate

Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation PRONUNCIATION

GRAMMAR 7 1 time / night

2 time / night
1 1 mustnt 3 difficult / happiness / promise
2 has to 4 difficult / happiness / promise
3 must 5 difficult / happiness / promise
4 must
5 doesnt have to
8 1 surprise
6 dont have to
2 incredibly
3 finish
2 1 Travelling 4 forget
2 cooking 5 remember
3 remembering
4 going
5 Playing Reading and Writing
6 winning
READING
3 1 to make 1 1 A
2 to tell 2 C
3 Doing 3 B
4 to learn 4 A
5 Dancing 5 C
6 to find 6 C
7 saying 7 A
8 to spend 8 B
9 B

VOCABULARY 2 1 W
4 1 a bit 2 R
2 incredibly 3 B
3 really 4 R
4 quite 5 W
5 bit 6 B
6 really

5 1 to be WRITING
2 to learn Students own answers.
3 to turn off Task completion: The task is fully completed and the
4 to look for answer is easy to understand. (4 marks)
5 to go Grammar: The student uses appropriate structures
6 to make to achieve the task. Minor errors do not obscure the
7 to buy meaning. (3 marks)
8 to play Vocabulary: The student uses a sufficient range of
words and phrases to communicate the message clearly.
6 1 enjoy (3 marks)
2 hate
3 finished
4 spends
5 stopped
6 mind

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7 Answer Key B Pre-intermediate

Listening and Speaking

LISTENING
1 1 once
2 practise
3 abroad
4 listening
5 dont have to

2 1 F
2 D
3 B
4 A
5 E

SPEAKING
Interactive communication and oral production:
The student communicates effectively with his / her
partner, asking and answering simple questions, and
where necessary initiating conversation and responding.
The student uses appropriate strategies to complete the
task successfully. (5 marks)
Grammar and Vocabulary: The student uses
a sufficient range of vocabulary and structure to
communicate clearly. Minor occasional errors do not
impede communication. (5 marks)
Pronunciation: The students intonation, stress, and
articulation of sounds make the message clear and
comprehensible. (5 marks)

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Listening Scripts Pre-intermediate

FILE 7 FILE 7
Listening 1 Listening 2
Interviewer Welcome to Tips for Today. In the studio today, 1
we have Mr Robert Wilkinson, who has been a Well, Ive got quite a stressful job. So, as soon as I get home in
language teacher for twenty-five years. Hes the evening, I put on my favourite music. Thats a great way to
going to give us some advice on learning a relax. I like listening to classical music best Mozart or Chopin.
language successfully. So, Mr Wilkinson, if When I relax, Im happy.
Im a complete beginner, where do I start?
Mr Wilkinson Well, you probably need to do a course, for 2
example, one evening a week. That will help I think its important to work hard. Ive always worked
you to start learning immediately. And youll incredibly hard and I think thats why Im successful at my job.
also meet other people who are motivated to Being successful makes me happy. I dont mind spending time
learn. with my family, but I prefer being at work.
Interviewer Thats good advice because it can be quite 3
difficult to stay motivated on your own. What makes me happy? Oh, Ive always really wanted to have a
Mr Wilkinson Thats right. big family. So, spending time playing with my children is what I
Interviewer Now, what advice would you give to our like best. Its magical. Id like to get a job in the future. But, for
listeners who can speak a little, but need to now, I like being with the children.
improve?
Mr Wilkinson To improve your speaking, you really need to 4
practise. Is it possible for you to find someone Im not very good at cooking and we never have a lot of food in
to practise with? If not, try reading out loud. the fridge. So when I cook something absolutely delicious from
That can really help your pronunciation, too. nothing, that makes me happy.
You mustnt be shy or nervous just do it!
Interviewer OK, and what about listening? I think this is 5
the most difficult thing to improve. Happiness for me is singing! Being able to sing the high notes is
Mr Wilkinson If youre learning a language abroad, its very difficult. You have to practise a lot, and breathe correctly. I
definitely easier because you hear people sing in a band and I just love it.
talking all the time. In your own country, make
sure you download podcasts or songs or news
onto your phone. You can listen to these when
youre going to work or college.
Interviewer Nice idea. And finally today, what about
reading?
Mr Wilkinson Well, you dont have to spend a lot of money on
foreign newspapers or books. Theres a huge
variety of things to read on the internet, such
as news websites and blogs. On Facebook and
Twitter, you can practise not only your reading
but also your writing skills.
Interviewer Thats a good tip! Thank you, Mr Wilkinson.
Thats all we have time for on Tips for Today
but

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