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NAME
CLASS
3
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
A
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
VOCABULARY
3
Complete the compound nouns in the sentences.
Example:
Watch out for the speed
camera
when you
drive out of town.
1
I never drive during the ________ hour because the
traffic is so bad.
2
Can you believe that drivers didn’t wear seat
________ in the past?
3
Excuse me, is there a petrol ________ near here?
4
I don’t like riding my bike in towns with no cycle
________.
5
The ________ transport is excellent here. You don’t
need a car at all.
6
The queues at this taxi ________ are always long on
Saturday nights.
7
It’s annoying when cyclists go through a red traffic
________.
8
The speed ________ in many British towns is now as
low as 20 mph.
8
4
Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition.
Example:
Are you listening
to
me?
1
Is there anything that you’re really afraid ________?
2
I’m fed up ________ my job. I need a change.
3
Try not to laugh ________ Bill when he speaks
French – his accent is terrible!
4
It can take ages to get to the city centre – it depends
______ the traffic.
5
This restaurant reminds me ________ the one we
went to in Paris.
6
He used to be married ________ my youngest sister.
7
Jenna is arriving ________ Cambridge on Saturday
evening.
7
GRAMMAR
1
Write the comparative or superlative form.
Example:
The people in Ireland are some of
the friendliest
(friendly) in the world.
1
The subway in Athens is ________ (modern) one
I’ve ever been on.
2
What’s __________ (quick) way to get around
London?
3
Are trains here ________ (expensive) as in Britain?
4
I think my old car was ________ (economical) than
my new one.
5
You look much ________ (good) with short hair!
6
Unfortunately my new office is just ________ (tiny)
as my last one.
7
That was probably ________ (bad) coffee I’ve ever
drunk!
8
Mary speaks _________ (slowly) than Anna, so she’s
easier to understand.
8
2
Complete the email with
a
,
an
,
the
, or – (no article).
Dear Paula,
We’re having a wonderful time here in Rome. We arrived
yesterday afternoon so we had time to find
1
________
nice little hotel and relax after
2
_______ journey.
3
________ hotel is in
4
________ city centre, but it’s not too
noisy.
We woke up early this morning because
5
________ sun
was shining in through the window. We had
6
________
quick breakfast (great coffee!) and then went out to
explore
7
________ city.
Later, we’re meeting Kathy’s friend Pietro, who’s
8
________ economics student at university here. He’s
going to take us to
9
________ best pizzeria in Rome (at
least he says it is!). I think
10
________ Italian cities are all
wonderful, but I can’t believe what
11
_______ fabulous
city Rome is!
We’ll be back home
12
________ next Friday. See you soon!
Love,
Julie
12
Grammar total
20
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CLASS
3
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
A
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
PRONUNCIATION
6
Match the words with the same sound.
bri
dge
l
i
mit
ru
sh
coa
ch
s
ea
t
l
a
ne
Example:
f
i
sh
limit
1
tr
ai
n
________
2
sh
ower
________
3
ch
ess
________
4
j
azz
________
5
tr
ee
________
5
7
Under
line
the stressed syllable.
Example:
scoo
|
ter
1
un
|
der
|
ground
2
mo
|
tor
|
way
3
a
|
fraid
4
ca
|
rriage
5
pe
|
de
|
stri
|
an
5
Pronunciation total
10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total
50
5
Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences.
Example:
Watch
o
ut
for speed cameras on this road
– you don’t want to get caught.
1
We need to
s
______ off for the airport at 6.00 if the
flight is at 9.00.
2
We’re going to
r
______ out of petrol soon. There’s
very little left.
3
Slow
d
______! You’re going way too fast!
4
My satnav wasn’t working and I
e
______ up in the
wrong part of town.
5
If you want a lift home, I could
p
______ you up
outside the supermarket.
5
Vocabulary total
20
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CLASS
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
3
Reading and Writing
A
3
The new vehicle will travel more slowly than _____.
A
a car
■
B
a normal bus
■
C
all other traffic
■
4
_____ will be used to run the new system.
A
Only electricity
■
B
860 tons of fuel
■
C
Electricity and solar power
■
5
The other forms of transport are not as _____ as the
new system.
A
noisy
■
B
quiet
■
C
expensive
■
6
The bus will get electricity from _____.
A
the stations
■
B
the ground
■
C
the route
■
7
A safety system will stop accidents with _____.
A
pedestrians
■
B
traffic lights
■
C
cars
■
8
There are plans to build _____ kilometres of bus
route.
A
more than 180
■
B
40
■
C
almost 180
■
8
2
Read the article again. Mark the sentences T (true)
or F (false).
Example:
Many more people live in cities in China
than in the past.
T
1
Traffic has got worse in China because more people
have cars.
_____
2
The new bus will carry 40 people.
_____
3
Cars and the new bus will use different levels.
_____
4
It is three times faster to build than the underground
railway.
_____
5
The new bus will not pollute the city as much as the
old buses.
_____
6
There will be an escape system similar to an
aeroplane’s.
_____
7
China is the only country interested in this new bus
system.
_____
7
Reading total
15
READING
1
Read the article and tick (
✓
) A, B, or C.
A radical transport system
As one of the world’s fastest growing economies, there has
been a huge increase in China’s urban population. With so
many more people also able to afford cars, China’s cities
now have some of the biggest traffic congestion problems
and produce more pollution than any other country in the
world.
But one Chinese engineer, Youzhou Song, has designed an
exciting solution: the
straddling bus
(a bus which goes
across and above part of the road, like a moving bridge).
This bus, which looks like a train, holds passengers on the
top level while cars can continue to drive beneath. The bus,
travelling at about 40 kilometres an hour, will not move as
fast as a car, but it will never have the problems of traffic
jams. It is as wide as two lanes of the road, but it won’t slow
down the traffic. It can carry 1,200 passengers, and replace
up to 40 conventional buses, saving 860 tons of fuel and
2,640 tons of carbon emissions per year. As it also runs on a
combination of electricity and solar power, it offers a much
greener, cleaner, quieter and more economical form of
transport. It is also three times faster and ten times
cheaper to build than the same length of underground
railway. Designed with a huge window in the top of the bus,
it is also a lighter and more cheerful way to travel!
Youzhou Song has thought of everything. The bus will
follow fixed routes and passengers will board the bus from
stations above the ground. These stations will also
recharge the bus with electricity. If you’re worried about the
bus crashing into other vehicles, don’t be. A system of
lights and alarms will stop this from happening. Youzhou
Song has even designed escape doors which open at the
side in an emergency, just like on an aeroplane.
If tests on the new technology go well, Song’s company is
talking about building over 180 kilometres of bus route. Los
Angeles is also interested in this idea for solving traffic
problems and, who knows? We may all be looking forward to
a new era of elevated bus travel!
Example:
The Chinese economy has grown _____.
A
very fast
■
✓
B
faster than any other country
■
C
very slowly
■
1
In recent years, the traffic in China has got _____.
A
faster
■
B
better
■
C
worse
■
2
An engineer has designed _____ to resolve traffic
congestion.
A
a train
■
B
a bus
■
C
a bridge
■
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NAME
CLASS
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
3
Reading and Writing
A
WRITING
A foreign exchange student is coming to stay. Write
an email to welcome him / her and send some
information about where you live. (140–180 words)
Begin the email with this introduction:
I’m really looking forward to seeing you. Let me tell
you about my town.
• How
big
is
it?
• What
is
interesting
about
it?
• What
do
you
like
best
about
it?
• What
is
the
transport
system
like?
Writing total
10
Reading and Writing total
25
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CLASS
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
3
Listening and Speaking
A
LISTENING
1
Listen to an interview and complete the sentences.
You may need to change the form of some of the
words you hear.
1
The media presents young people as being too
________ on their parents.
2
Megan thinks young people aren’t treated as
________.
3
She says that there isn’t as much ________ now for
younger people.
4
She thinks volunteering is much ________ common
now.
5
She says young people have always spent money on
________
and going out
.
5
2
Listen to five conversations. Tick (
✓
) A, B, or C.
1
Which is the quickest way to get to Bristol?
A
The coach.
■
B
A coach, then a train.
■
C
Two trains.
■
2
How will Zoe get to Mike’s house from the station?
A
By taxi.
■
B
By car.
■
C
By bus.
■
3
What was the most worrying thing about Carol’s
journey?
A
It took a long time.
■
B
The traffic was terrible.
■
C
She needed petrol.
■
4
Which form of transport do most people think is the
safest?
A
Flying.
■
B
Trains.
■
C
Buses.
■
5
What surprised Tess the most about Copenhagen?
A
The cycle lanes are sometimes busier than the
roads.
■
B
The restaurants are extremely good.
■
C
The people are relaxed.
■
5
Listening total
10
SPEAKING
1
Make questions and ask your partner.
1
What time of day / study better?
2
What / most exciting way / travel? Why?
3
Which person / closest to? Why?
4
What / looking forward to / most?
5
What achievements / most proud of ?
Now answer your partner’s questions.
2
Talk about the statement below, saying if you agree
or disagree. Give reasons.
‘People should give up their cars and travel by public
transport.’
3
Listen to your partner talking about men. Do you
agree with him / her?
Speaking total
15
Listening and Speaking total
25
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NAME
CLASS
3
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
B
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
VOCABULARY
3
Complete the phrasal verbs in the sentences.
Example:
Watch
o
ut
for speed cameras on this road
– you don’t want to get caught.
1
You need to slow
d
_____! The speed limit here is 30.
2
I didn’t have my satnav with me and I
e
_____ up in
the wrong part of the city.
3
You should
s
_____ off for the station at 9.00 if your
train is at 9.45.
4
If you need a lift back, I could
p
_____ you up here at
about 8.00.
5
You’ll
r
_____ out of petrol soon. There isn’t much
left.
5
4
Complete the sentences with the correct
preposition.
Example:
Are you listening
to
me?
1
This café reminds me ________ the one we went to
in Cambridge.
2
Paula is arriving ________ Barcelona on Friday
night.
3
Try not to laugh ________ me when I speak Spanish
– my accent is terrible!
4
She used to be married ________ my oldest brother.
5
It can take a long time to get to the station – it
depends ________ the traffic.
6
I don’t think I’m really afraid ________ anything.
7
My husband is fed up ________ his long journey to
work.
7
GRAMMAR
1
Complete the email with
a
,
an
,
the
, or – (no article).
Hi Susan,
We’re having a great time here in Florence. I think
1
________ Italian cities are all beautiful, but I can’t
believe what
2
______ lovely city Florence is!
We got here yesterday afternoon so we had time to find
3
________ lovely hotel and relax after
4
_______ journey.
5
_______ hotel isn’t far from
6
_______ city centre, but it’s
very quiet.
We got up early because
7
________ sun was shining in
through our window. We had
8
______ very nice breakfast
(fantastic coffee!) and looked around
9
________ city.
Later, Claire’s friend Marco is taking us to
10
________
best pizzeria in Florence! He’s
11
________ art student at
a college here.
We’ll get back home
12
________ next Sunday. See you
soon!
Love,
Gillian
12
2
Write the comparative or superlative form.
Example:
The people in Ireland are some of
the friendliest
(friendly) in the world.
1
This car is ________ (economical) than my last one.
2
That was probably ________ (bad) meal I’ve ever
eaten!
3
The subway in Beijing is ________ (modern) one I’ve
ever seen.
4
I think she looks much ________ (good) with longer
hair!
5
Are trains in your country ________ (expensive) as
they are here?
6
What’s ________ (quick) way to get to the city
centre?
7
Jill speaks ________ (slowly) than I do, so she’s
easier to understand.
8
My new bedroom is ________ (tiny) as my old one,
unfortunately.
8
Grammar total
20
2
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CLASS
3
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation
B
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
PRONUNCIATION
6
Under
line
the stressed syllable.
Example:
scoo
|
ter
1
ca
|
rriage
2
a
|
fraid
3
pe
|
de
|
stri
|
an
4
mo
|
tor
|
way
5
un
|
der
|
ground
5
7
Match the words with the same sound.
l
a
ne
coa
ch
bri
dge
s
ea
t
l
i
mit
ru
sh
Example:
f
i
sh
limit
1
j
azz
________
2
tr
ai
n
________
3
tr
ee
________
4
sh
ower
________
5
ch
ess
________
5
Pronunciation total
10
Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation total
50
5
Complete the compound nouns in the sentences.
Example:
Watch out for the speed
camera
when you
drive out of town.
1
It’s dangerous when drivers go through a red traffic
_______.
2
This taxi ________ always has a long queue when a
train arrives from London.
3
We only like riding our bikes in towns with cycle
________.
4
I try to drive to work after the ________ hour
because there’s less traffic then.
5
In many city centres in Britain the speed ________ is
now 20 mph.
6
Do you know where the nearest petrol ________ is?
7
Not all drivers wore seat ________ in the past.
8
The ________ transport in this city is good, but it’s
very expensive.
8
Vocabulary total
20
3
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CLASS
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
3
Reading and Writing
B
3
Cars and buses will be able to use the same road but
_____.
A
on different levels
■
B
at different times
■
C
at slower speeds
■
4
Song’s design will use _____.
A
860 tons of fuel
■
B
electricity and solar power
■
C
only electricity
■
5
The other forms of public transport in China are not
as _____ as the straddling bus.
A
expensive
■
B
noisy
■
C
green
■
6
It can be built _____ times faster than the
underground railway.
A
four
■
B
ten
■
C
three
■
7
Escape doors will make the bus _____.
A
safer
■
B
taller
■
C
more dangerous
■
8
The company wants to build _____ kilometres of bus
route.
A
40
■
B
almost 180
■
C
more than 180
■
8
2
Read the article again. Mark the sentences T (true)
or F (false).
Example:
Many more people live in cities in China
than in the past.
T
1
Two engineers have designed the new bus.
_____
2
The new bus will carry 1,200 people.
_____
3
It will be as wide as two roads.
_____
4
It costs three times more to build an underground
railway.
_____
5
The new bus won’t have as much light as
conventional buses.
_____
6
Lights and alarms will stop crashes.
_____
7
Only Chinese cities are interested in this new bus
system.
_____
7
Reading total
15
READING
1
Read the article and tick (
✓
) A, B, or C.
A radical transport system
As one of the world’s fastest growing economies, there has
been a huge increase in China’s urban population. With so
many more people also able to afford cars, China’s cities
now have some of the biggest traffic congestion problems
and produce more pollution than any other country in the
world.
But one Chinese engineer, Youzhou Song, has designed an
exciting solution: the
straddling bus
(a bus which goes
across and above part of the road, like a moving bridge).
This bus, which looks like a train, holds passengers on the
top level while cars can continue to drive beneath. The bus,
travelling at about 40 kilometres an hour, will not move as
fast as a car, but it will never have the problems of traffic
jams. It is as wide as two lanes of the road, but it won’t slow
down the traffic. It can carry 1,200 passengers, and replace
up to 40 conventional buses, saving 860 tons of fuel and
2,640 tons of carbon emissions per year. As it also runs on a
combination of electricity and solar power, it offers a much
greener, cleaner, quieter and more economical form of
transport. It is also three times faster and ten times
cheaper to build than the same length of underground
railway. Designed with a huge window in the top of the bus,
it is also a lighter and more cheerful way to travel!
Youzhou Song has thought of everything. The bus will
follow fixed routes and passengers will board the bus from
stations above the ground. These stations will also
recharge the bus with electricity. If you’re worried about the
bus crashing into other vehicles, don’t be. A system of
lights and alarms will stop this from happening. Youzhou
Song has even designed escape doors which open at the
side in an emergency, just like on an aeroplane.
If tests on the new technology go well, Song’s company is
talking about building over 180 kilometres of bus route. Los
Angeles is also interested in this idea for solving traffic
problems and, who knows? We may all be looking forward to
a new era of elevated bus travel!
Example
China’s economy has grown _____.
A
very slowly
■
B
very fast
■
✓
C
faster than any other country
■
1
The traffic has got _____ in China in recent years.
A
worse
■
B
better
■
C
faster
■
2
There are plans to build a new _____ to resolve the
traffic problems.
A
train
■
B
bridge
■
C
bus
■
4
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NAME
CLASS
ENGLISH FILE
Intermediate
3
Reading and Writing
B
WRITING
A foreign exchange student is coming to stay. Write
an email to welcome him / her and send some
information about where you live. (140–180 words)
Begin the email with this introduction:
I’m really looking forward to seeing you. Let me tell
you about my town.
• How
big
is
it?
• What
is
interesting
about
it?
• What
do
you
like
best
about
it?
• What
is
the
transport
system
like?
Writing total
10
Reading and Writing total
25
1