Grammar Vocabulary

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of 3 Complete the sentences with the correct answer,
the verbs given. A, B or C.
1 It must ……………………………………………… (be) hard for such 1 Esther can only work a few hours a week so she’s
a young actor to play that role in the film. looking for a …………… job.
2 I ……………………………………………… (look) for a present for A manual B self-employed C part-time
my mum for weeks when I found just what I wanted! 2 I took the jeans back to the shop and got a ……………
3 Sally would know the answer to the question if she because they were too small.
……………………………………………… (revise) properly. A receipt B refund C bargain
4 Don't forget ……………………………………………… (switch) off 3 While I was running in the park, I felt …………… and had
your phone when you get on the plane! to sit down.
5 If you had asked me, I ……………………………………………… A dizzy B painful C allergic
(lend) you some money. 4 The …………… of the film was too stupid to be credible!
6 Claire asked me if I ……………………………………………… (help) A plot B scene C role
her make a birthday cake for Dominic. 5 The earthquake was very strong, but fortunately there
7 Why does Anna insist on ……………………………………………… were no …………….
(play) loud music when she’s studying? A refugees B casualties C damages
6 What’s going on? My phone’s ……………!
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A crashed B frozen C gone dead
7 There’s an interesting review of that novel in the
2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the
…………… section of the newspaper.
dialogue.
A business B arts C gossip
Gus: What’s the matter?
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Jane: Oh, mum and dad have (1) criticised/
been criticising me as usual!
Gus: Why? 4 Complete the text with these words. There are
three extra words.
Jane: They don't think I'm (2) too active/active enough.
They've (3) told/said me to spend less time on the ability • acquire • gifted • keep • majority
computer and do more outdoor activities! manage • mind • opportunity • practical
Gus: What kind of activities? qualification • self-confident
Jane: Well, they’ve suggested (4) going/to go for a walk
in the countryside this Sunday. There’s a lake The (1) ……………………… of people I know speak one foreign

where you can go swimming! language or maybe two at the most. My friend, Nadia,

Gus: No way! It’ll be freezing! however, is really (2) ………………………. She can speak four

Jane: I know, but (5) unless/in case I go, they won’t let different languages fluently! She doesn’t think she has any

me have any time on the Internet during the week. particular linguistic (3) ………………………, however. According

It’s so unfair! to Nadia, anyone can (4) ……………………… a language as

Gus: And I (6) was about to/would ask you if you long as they are prepared to work hard and

wanted to go to a music festival on Sunday (5) ……………………… at it. I disagree. I think you have to have

afternoon. Blue Subway are playing. a good memory and be (6) ……………………… enough to

Jane: Oh no – I love that group! I really wish I practise the language whenever you have the

(7) can/could come! (7) ………………………. When we went on a school trip to

Gus: Never mind, you might actually enjoy the walk ... France, recently, I was afraid to speak French in case I

Jane: No, I won’t! I’ll (8) have wished/be wishing I was at said something wrong. Nadia, however, didn’t

the festival! (8) ……………………… making mistakes. As a result, her

French had improved amazingly by the end of the week!
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 Use of English
5 Complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using the word given. Do not
change the word given. Use between two and four words.
1 Most people believe that too much fatty food is bad for 4 'Congratulations!' my violin teacher said when I passed
your health. my Grade 8 exam.
BELIEVED CONGRATULATED
Too much fatty food …………………………………………………… My violin teacher ……………………………………………………………
………………………………………… bad for your health. ………………………………… my Grade 8 exam.
2 We had planned to watch a film on my laptop, but the 5 I won’t go to Australia unless I can find work as a
battery ran out. volunteer.
GOING THAT
We ……………………………………………………………………………… I will only go to Australia ………………………………………………
……………… watch a film on my laptop, but the battery ran ……………………………………………… I can find work as a
out. volunteer.
3 It wasn't a good idea to go to school when you had a
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temperature.
GONE
You …………………………………………………………………………………
…………… to school when you had a temperature.

Reading
6 Read the article about Big Data and match the headings (A–F) with the paragraphs (1–5). There is one
extra heading.

Big Data
What is it?
Big data refers to the huge amount of information that is exchanged through computers across the world every day.
Whenever we do something online, whether it’s posting a social media message, placing a shopping order or watching a
funny video, we provide information about ourselves, our habits, our likes and dislikes. Offline activities that can be
recorded, such as credit card use in shops, are also a part of big data. All this information can be stored and analysed to
show patterns in human behaviour and social trends, which can be useful to companies, scientists, farmers, government
organisations – the list is endless!
1 ……….
Over 90% of big data was only created in the last few years since a large number of people have had access to
technology, but the amount is growing rapidly. According to the computer company IBM, 2.5 billion gigabytes of data
were created every day in 2012! Nowadays, as computers play an increasingly bigger role in daily life, it must be even
higher.
2 ……….
New software has been developed in order to collect and process all this information and data scientists are having to
learn new skills in order to make sense of it. In fact, data science is an industry which is growing so quickly that there is
currently a shortage of employees with the specialised knowledge required to understand and use big data efficiently.
3 ……….
By collecting all this information, people try to identify patterns which can tell them something useful. For instance, some
universities in the UK are now using big data to help them predict which students will drop out of their courses. Things
like library use, card swipes into buildings and electronic submission of coursework can be tracked and this information
can be analysed to provide profiles of different types of students. The aim is to identify those whose behaviour suggests
they may be at risk of giving up their courses so that action can be taken early enough to prevent them from doing so. Big
data is used in other areas too, such as entertainment and sport. Take tennis, for example. During the annual Wimbledon
tournament in London, a service called the ‘Slamtracker’ allows fans to look up statistics about their favourite players’
past performances and style of play. It even predicts the outcomes of matches, based on the backgrounds of the players.
 4 ……….
While it cannot be denied that big data helps us see connections between things that improve our understanding of the
world, many people feel that the price we pay for this knowledge is too high. According to companies like Google and
Facebook, we, the consumers, own the information we share on their sites, yet Google and Facebook allow advertisers to
use information from our messages and posts to sell us specific products and services. Think about those adverts that pop
up on your computer and try to persuade you to buy a certain brand of trainers or something else that you may have
researched online. Some people see them as a minor inconvenience that’s worth putting up with in order to get free
email and social media services. Others believe that they are an invasion of privacy and that there should be laws to
protect individuals’ information from being used in this way.
5 ……….
In the future, big data analysts will probably continue to gather data which will lead to the development of even more
products and services designed to make life easier. In medicine, neurologists will be able to interpret the meaning of a
brain scan on many more different levels while cinemas will be able to work out how the weather affects what kind of
films people go and see. In other words, we will be able to understand the world around us in ways we could never have
imagined. At the same time, however, we will have to find ways to stop companies, organisations and governments
exploiting information about ourselves, which they have no right to know.

A What does it show us? D How can we control the way it’s used?
B How will it change our lives? E Who does it belong to?
C Who analyses it? F How much is there?
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7 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information
Not Mentioned (NM)?
1 Big data is information taken from online 4 In theory, the information that users
sources only. T/F/NM exchange on social media sites doesn’t
2 Data scientists are currently in demand. T/F/NM belong to them. T/F/NM
3 A large number of British university students 5 It is illegal to use knowledge of people’s
fail to complete their courses. T/F/NM Internet activity in order to sell them
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Listening
8 Listen to five short extracts. Choose the 9 Listen again and complete the sentences with
correct answer, A, B or C. one word in each space.
1 A woman and her son are having a conversation. What 1 The boy has only got ……………………… minutes before his
doesn't the boy want to do? train leaves.
A Go on a trip round Europe. 2 ‘Electric Jellyfish’ is the name of a(n) ……………………….
B Take a lot of things with him on his travels. 3 Katie complains to Jamie about their ……………………….
C Walk to the station. 4 Some people in York have no ……………………… at the
2 A singer is talking to the audience during a concert. moment.
What does she apologise for? 5 The invention described is useful if you want to use a
A Not feeling well tonight. digital device at ……………………….
B Being unable to perform on another occasion.
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C Making a mistake with a date.
3 A Katie and her brother, Jamie, are talking on the
phone. What does Jamie say about university life?
A He only has time to relax at the weekend.
B It's more stressful than he expected.
C It's better than he thought it would be.
4 You hear a news report. What has happened?
A Thousands of homes have been flooded.
B Heavy rain has caused evacuations and casualties.
C Weather conditions have created a dangerous
situation.
5 You hear an advert for a new invention. What do we
learn about it?
A It reduces one of the harmful effects of mobile
phones.
B It helps you see things on screen more clearly.
C It isn't for sale yet.

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 Writing
10 You have been discussing the subject of money and spending in your English class. Write an essay with
this title:
‘Children should not get pocket money unless they earn it.’

You should:
• introduce the topic and give your personal opinion.
• give your main argument, with reasons.
• give one or two other arguments, with reasons OR give opposing arguments

and say why you don’t agree with them.

• summarise your argument in a conclusion.

Use some of these phrases:

• In my opinion, ...
• I believe that ...
• Secondly, ... / Lastly, ...
• In addition, ... / What’s more, ...
• Nevertheless, ...
• In conclusion, ...

Write 220–250 words.

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 Speaking
11 Work with a partner. Discuss this statement:
‘Schools don’t do enough to prepare students for life outside the classroom.’

Use some of these phrases:

• Do you see what I mean? / Are you following me?
• What I mean is ... / What I meant was ...
• Yes, that’s exactly what I mean/meant.
• No, that’s not quite what I mean/meant.
• Are you saying that ...? / If I understand you correctly, ...
• What do you mean when you say ...?
• Sorry, I’m not with you. / I don’t understand what you’re getting at.

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