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1. 1. What is genealogy?
Genealogy is a (0) ........ of history. It is about family history, (1) ...RATHER... than about the national or world
history studied in school. However, it's not just about drawing a family tree: tracing your family history can also
(2)..RESULT......learn about your roots and identity. The Internet allows millions of people around the world to
(3) ..ACCESS...... information about their family history, without large (4) ..EXPENSE...... .
People who research their family history often (5) .... remark.... which is a fascinating hobby that (6) .REVEALS......
talk a lot about where they come from and whether they have famous ancestors . According to a survey of 900 people
who researched their family history, the chances of discovering a celebrity in your past are one in ten. The survey also
found that the (7) ... further..... the further you follow your family line, the more likely you are to find a relative who
is much richer than you. However, the vast majority of people who (8) ....PARTICIPATED.... in the survey
discovered that they were better off than their ancestors.

2. Motorcycle stunt rider

I work as a motorcycle stunt rider, that is, I do stunts on my motorcycle at shows. The Le Mans circuit in France was
(1) ..WHERE...... The first time I saw some guys doing motorcycle stunts. I had never seen anyone ride a motorcycle
using only the rear wheel before and I was (2) .....SO... impressed. I went straight home and taught him
(3) ...MYSELF..... to do the same. It wasn't long before I started earning a living at shows performing my own
motorcycle stunts.
I have a degree (4) ....IN....mechanical engineering; This helps me see the physics (5) ...WHICH..... that hides behind
each trick. In addition to being responsible for the design changes of the bike, I have to work (6) ....OUT.... on every
stunt I do. People often think my job is very dangerous, but apart from (7) .....FROM... some minor mechanical
problem that occasionally occurs during a stunt, nothing ever goes wrong. I never feel in (8) ....ANY.... any kind of
danger because I have a lot of experience.

3. An incredible vegetable
Garlic, a member of the Lilliaceae family that also includes onions, is used (0) ........ (COMMON) in cooking around
the world. China is currently the largest (1) .....PRODUCER... (PRODUCT) of garlic, which is especially associated
with the dishes of North Africa and Southern Europe. It is native to central Asia and has a long history as a healthy
food, used both to prevent and cure (2) ...iLLNESS..... (ILL) In ancient Egypt, the workers who built the pyramids
were He gave them garlic to keep them strong, while Olympic athletes in Greece ate it to increase their resistance to
infections. The forefather of antibiotics, Louis Pasteur, claimed that garlic was as (3) ....EFFECTIVE.... (EFFECT) as
penicillin in treating infections. Modern (4) ....SCIENTISTS.... (SCIENCE) have shown that garlic can kill bacteria
and even some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and colds. In (5) ......ADDITION..
(ADD), some doctors believe that garlic can reduce blood (6) ..PRESSURE...... (PRESS) The only
(7) ... .DISADVANTAGE... (ADVANTAGE) of this really surprising food is that the strong and quite
(8) ....SPICY.... (SPICE) smell of garlic is not the most pleasant.

4. COMPLETE
1) Joan was in favor of visiting the museum.
IDEA
Joan thought it would be ................................. to the museum.
a good IDEA to go
2) Arthur has the talent to become a concert pianist.
THAT
Arthur is so ................................... he could become a concert pianist.
talented THAT HE
3) "Do you know when the game starts, Sally?" Mary asked.
YEAH
Mary asked Sally ................. start time of the match.
If he knew what
4) I knocked on Ruth's door for a long time but got no answer.
FOR A LONG TIME
.................... I knocked on Ruth's door but got no answer.
It was a long time
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5) Everyone says that the band plans to go on a world tour next year.
SAID
The band ................................ plans to go on a world tour next year.
are said to be
6) I would prefer not to cancel the meeting.
CALL
I prefer................................. the meeting.
NOT CALL OFF

5. Environmental concerns
The Earth is the only (0) ........ that we know of in the universe that can support human life. (1) ..YET......human
activities are making the planet less fit for life. While the Western world (2) ....CARRIES.... consumes two-thirds of
the world's resources while half of the world's population does (3) ....JUST.... to stay alive we are destroying quickly
the same resource we have by which all people can survive and thrive. Everywhere there is fertile soil
(4) .....EITHER... built on the sea or washed into it. Renewable resources are exploited so much that they can never be
fully recovered. We dump pollutants into the atmosphere without thinking about the consequences. As
(5) ...RESULT..... the planet's capacity to sustain people is reducing at the same time as the increase in the number of
human beings and consumption (6) ...MAKING.. ...they demand more and more of it. The Earth's natural resources
are there for us to use. We need food, water, air, energy, medicine, heat, shelter and minerals to (7) ...KEEP..... be fed,
comfortable, healthy and active. If we are sensible in how we use resources, they (8) ...LAST..... indefinitely. But if
we use them wastefully and excessively, they will soon run out and we will all suffer.

Exam Tips
When the day comes give yourself plenty of time (0) ........ do everything: have breakfast but don't drink (1) ..TOO......
much; go to the toilet; arrive on time, but not too early or you will find yourself getting more and more nervous while
you wait to start.
In the exam, calm (2) ...YOURSELF..... down by breathing deeply and thinking positively. Read the exam questions
carefully and underline all of the key instruction words (3) ..THAT...... indicate how the questions should be
answered. If possible start with the ones (4) ....YOU.... can do easily to give you confidence. Remember what you've
learnt from practising questions and doing mock exams previously and plan your use of time. Don't panic (5) ..IF......
everyone around you seems to start writing furiously straight away and don't be tempted to follow their example.
Finally, after the exam, don't join in a discussion about (6) ....WHAT.... everyone else did, (7) ...UNLESS..... you
want to frighten yourself, and drain your self-confidence for the next exam. Above (8) ...ALL....., remember that
exams are not designed to catch you out, but to find out what you know, what you understand and what you can do.

Food Production
In the not-too-distant past farm animals were able to live (0) ........ (NATURE) lives in what we would now term 'free-
range' conditions. Such farming methods however, were not able to supply the rapidly
growing (1) ..POPULATION...... (POPULATE) of the world and the increasing demands on
food (2) .CONSUMPTION....... (CONSUME) In order to cope with this rising demand, factory farming methods were
introduced along with the (3) ...DEVELOPMENT..... (DEVELOP) of genetically engineered (4) ....GROWT....
(GROW) hormones, which resulted in a massive increase in food production. However, these developments in the use
of factory farming and drug (5) ....TREATMENT.... (TREAT) have led to a widespread feeling that animals are being
caused a lot of distress and that the quality of the food itself suffers as a consequence. Certainly, many
people (6) ...DISAGREE..... (AGREE) with the idea of keeping animals in one building for their
entire (7) ....EXISTENCE.... (EXIST) and argue that more emphasis should be given to (8) .ALTERNATIVE.......
(ALTERNATE) farming methods.

1) "Have you been on holiday recently, Jane?" asked Tony.

BEEN
Tony asked Jane ........................................ on holiday recently.
if she had been
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2) I was too tired to go to the party.
THAT
I was ........................................ I couldn't go to the party.
so tired that
3) There's no point asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.
WASTE
It's ........................................ asking Lynda to help as she's really busy.
a waste of time
4) I'm sure it was Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
MUST
It ........................................ Ana I saw in town as I recognised her coat.
must have been
5) We demanded to see the hotel manager to make our complaint.
SEEING
We ........................................ the hotel manager to make our complaint.
insisted on seeing
6) The boss wouldn't object to you going early today.
OBJECTION
The boss would not ........................................ you going early today.
have any objection to

Write the Perfect Crime Novel

Most people are born with the natural ability to (0) ........ stories, but only a rare few have the determination to become
professional authors, and even fewer have the joy of seeing their novels top the (1) ...LIST..... of bestselling books.
Some of the world's famous crime writers have achieved the (2) ...GREATEST..... success of all. Who can deny the
appeal of famous detectives like Sherlock Holmes, Miss Marple or Hercule Poirot? Even if you haven't read
the (3) ...ORIGINAL..... books you will have seen them in films or on the TV.
If you have an ambition to become the next Agatha Christie what should you do? The best starting (4) ..POINT...... is
to read lots of examples of crime fiction written by good authors. You will need a notebook to carry around with you
or, even better, some loose (5) ....SHEETS.... of paper that you can (6) ....MAKE.... notes on and then file into a
folder. After all, the most everyday situation - for example, watching a woman get (7) ..OFF...... a train - may be the
inspiration for your first bestseller.
Like any good recipe you have to know the main (8) ...INGREDIENTS..... of a successful novel. These are: an
original story, strong characters and a memorable setting

Too Good to be True

Some say you can do it in seven days, others promise success in 24 hours, or you may prefer to take (0) ........ time and
do it in 5 weeks. What are we talking about? Believe it (1) ...OR..... not, these periods (2) .....OF... time refer to
language learning courses that promise excellent results in less time (3) ..THAN...... it takes to say 'Bonjour'!
However, the advertisements of these companies are not necessarily the best guide and if you don't know what to look
for in a good course you could be left with little (4) .....MORE... than a large bill.
A complaint was recently made to a consumer rights group against WhizzLearn Systems, a language school chain,
and the company has been forced to remove its claim that its technique is ten times better than any (5) ..OTHER......
method. The Managing Director of WhizzLearn Systems said (6) "...ALTHOUGH..... we still believe our claim is
true, we are willing to change our advert. But the fact remains, if you spend 3 hours per day for 5 weeks on our
language course you will soon be speaking the language. What we (7) ..COULD...... have done was to
make (8) ....IT.... clearer in the advert."

Dress Code
UK companies have received (0) ........ (CRITIC) from a business forum for what their report refers to as a rather
narrow-minded attitude towards the dress code for office workers. This follows a case in which a
male (1) ....EMPLOYEE.... (EMPLOY) working in the post room of a large company in the United Kingdom received
a (2) ...SUSPENSION..... (SUSPEND) for wearing jeans to work. Whilst the report accepts that there is a need for
people dealing with (3) ..CUSTOMERS...... (CUSTOM) to look well dressed, it questions whether employees who
work behind the scenes necessarily need to dress formally. The authors of the report made a (4) ...COMPARISON.....
(COMPARE) between the UK and other European nations where employers seem (5) ....UNCONCERNED....
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(CONCERN) about the need for their workers to wear smart clothes in the office. Their (6) ...ARGUMENT.....
(ARGUE) is based on research that claims workers are far more (7) ....PRODUCTIVE.... (PRODUCT) when they
have the (8) ..FREEDOM...... (FREE) to dress in a way that they feel most comfortable in.
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Questions answered correctly first time: 0/6

You have completed the exercise.
1. 1) Because it snowed heavily during the night the motorway is closed.
DUE
The motorway is closed ........................................ that there was heavy snow the night before.
due to the fact
2) Did you manage to get in contact with the boss today?
GETTING
Did you ........................................ in contact with the boss today?
succeed in getting
3) I don't care what you do.
CONCERNED
As ........................................ you can do what you like.
far as I am concerned
4) The meal we had in the restaurant was so nice.
SUCH
It ........................................ meal in the restaurant.
was such a nice
5) Do you and your brother have the same looks?
LIKE
Does ........................................ you?
your brother look like
6) That's the garage where I left my car last week.
REPAIRED
That's where I went ........................................ last week.
to get my car repaired

No More Classes
The use of computers has meant students can study language programmes (0) ... their own speed when and for how
long they want. What's more, in the virtual classrooms of the future the student will (1) ....PUT.... on their headset,
and be transported into an imaginary school, choose their class, take the books they need off the shelf
and (2) ..HOLD...... conversations with other computerised students.
They might (3) ...INSTEAD..... choose to pay a visit to the supermarket or the train station, the bank or the restaurant.
At the (4) ..PUSH...... of a button they would be transported to (5) ...SUCH..... realistic settings where they could
practice their English, maybe getting a hand from a virtual English companion. All this perhaps, at the computer, from
the comfort of their home: no (6) ....NEED.... to catch the bus to college, or a plane to England.
Exciting? Certainly, and an interesting alternative to traditional classroom lessons. But would it
ever (7) ....REPLACE.... the classroom? Hopefully not. Surely the need to relate to real people talking about real
issues and generally learning a little more about others will always lead language learners to (8) ....SPEND.... at least
a little of their time with real people.

Camping Holidays
Although it has a reputation for being rather basic in terms of home comforts, the modern material used in (0) ........
manufacture of tents means camping is at least a (1) .LOT....... less hard work. Nowadays tents are (2) ...SO.....
lightweight that you hardly notice you're carrying them. They're easy to put up yet still a cheaper alternative to hotel
accommodation.
Talk to an expert first before spending a lot of money (3) ..ON...... a tent. Different tents suit different needs and
there's no point (4) ..IN...... buying a mountaineering tent (5) ..UNLESS...... you're planning to camp in these
conditions. Don't be tempted to splash out on all the latest equipment either. Most of the fun of camping lies in the
chance to get back to nature. There's no need to take anything more (6) ...THAN..... the basics.
Always try to plan your arrival at the site long before it gets dark. You will want to see (7) ..WHAT...... you're doing
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when you try to erect your tent. Don't forget to ask for permission if you're not camping on a registered site, and
remember to take a supply of food and drink with you in (8) ...CASE..... the local shops are closed when you arrive.
You can then enjoy your first meal under the stars and begin to appreciate the joys of camping.

Kitchen Hygiene
The next time you go to the supermarket don't forget to buy the (0) ........ (BIG) bottle of kitchen cleaner you can
to (1) ...DISINFECT..... (INFECT) your work surfaces. Recent research in America has shown that the kitchen is
often the most (2) ..UNHYGIENIC...... (HYGIENE) of all the rooms in the home.
The (3) ..COMBINATION...... (COMBINE) of food, heat and dampness means the kitchen
is (4) ....POTENCIALLY.... (POTENTIAL) a breeding ground for bacteria that can cause stomach upsets and
vomiting. The study at the University of Arizona examined 15 homes over 30 weeks. Levels
of (5) ..CLEANLINESS...... (CLEAN) were certainly not below average yet cutting boards and dishcloths were found
to contain bacteria in far greater number than elsewhere in the home. (6) .RESEARCHERS....... (RESEARCH) say
ignorance is the cause of the problem and point out that (7) ..INADEQUATE...... (ADEQUATE) cleaning can lead to
serious food poisoning.
The (8) ...SOLUTION..... (SOLVE)? Make sure you clean all work surfaces daily and keep an eye on that dishcloth!

1) 'Why don't you come over for dinner at the weekend?' he asked her.
SUGGESTED
He .................................. for dinner at the weekend.
suggested coming over
2) The school I studied at last year was better than this one.
GOOD
This school ................... my last one.
isn't as good as
3) Although the weather was terrible we had a good time.
SPITE
We had a good time .................... the terrible weather.
in spite of
4) Being rude is inexcusable.
EXCUSE
There is ............................. rude.
no excuse for being
5) I regret taking up smoking.
WISH
I ..................................... up smoking.
wish I hadn't taken
6) The police are interviewing the suspects.
INTERVIEWED
The suspects ..................................... by the police.
are being interviewed

Island Life
We live on the island of Hale. It's about four kilometres long and two kilometres wide at its broadest point, and it's
joined to the mainland by a causeway called the Stand - a narrow road built across the mouth of the river which
separates us from the rest of the country. Most of the time you wouldn't know we're on an island because the river
mouth between us and the mainland is just a vast stretch of tall grasses and brown mud. But when there's a high tide
and the water rises a half a metre or so above the road and nothing can pass until the tide goes out again a few hours
later, then you know it's an island.

We were on our way back from the mainland. My older brother, Dominic, had just finished his first year at university
in a town 150 km away. Dominic's train was due in at five and he'd asked for a lift back from the station. Now, Dad
normally hates being disturbed when he's writing (which is just about all the time), and he also hates having to go
anywhere, but despite the typical sighs and moans - why can't he get a taxi? what's wrong with the bus? - I could tell
by the sparkle in his eyes that he was really looking forward to seeing Dominic.
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So, anyway, Dad and I had driven to the mainland and picked up Dominic from the station. He had been talking non-
stop from the moment he'd slung his rucksack in the boot and got in the car. University this, university that, writers,
books, parties, people, money, gigs. And when I say talking, I don't mean talking as in having a conversation, I mean
talking as in jabbering like a mad thing. I didn't like it ... the way he spoke and waved his hands around as if he was
some kind of intellectual or something. It was embarrassing. It made me feel uncomfortable - that kind of discomfort
you feel when someone you like, someone close to you, suddenly starts acting like a complete idiot. And I didn't like
the way he was ignoring me, either. For all the attention I was getting I might as well not have been there. I felt a
stranger in my own car.

As we approached the island on that Friday afternoon, the tide was low and the Stand welcomed us home, stretched
out before us, clear and dry, beautifully hazy in the heat - a raised strip of grey concrete bound by white railings and a
low footpath on either side, with rough cobbled banks leading down to the water. Beyond the railings, the water was
glinting with that wonderful silver light we sometimes get here in the late afternoon which lazes through to the early
evening.

We were about halfway across when I saw the boy. My first thought was how odd it was to see someone walking on
the Stand. You don't often see people walking around here. Between Hale and Moulton (the nearest town about thirty
kilometres away on the mainland), there's nothing but small cottages, farmland, heathland and a couple of hills. So
islanders don't walk because of that. If they're going to Moulton they tend to take the bus. So the only pedestrians
you're likely to see around here are walkers or bird-watchers. But even from a distance I could tell that the figure
ahead didn't fit into either of these categories. I wasn't sure how I knew, I just did.

As we drew closer, he became clearer. He was actually a young man rather than a boy. Although he was on the small
side, he wasn't as slight as I'd first thought. He wasn't exactly muscular, but he wasn't weedy-looking either. It's hard
to explain. There was a sense of strength about him, a graceful strength that showed in his balance, the way he held
himself, the way he walked.

Questions
1) In the first paragraph, what is Caitlin's main point about the island?
? It is only completely cut off at certain times.
2) What does Caitlin suggest about her father?
? His son's arrival is one event he will take time off for.
3) Caitlin emphasises her feelings of discomfort because she
✓ is upset by the unexpected change in her brother’s behaviour.
4) In the fourth paragraph, what is Caitlin's purpose in describing the island?
A. ✓ to express her positive feelings about it.
5) In 'because of that' in paragraph 5, 'that' refers to the fact that
there is nowhere in particular to walk to from the island
6) What do we learn about Caitlin's reactions to the boy?.
✓ She realised her first impression of him was inaccurate.

A. Through endless tries at the usual exercises and frequent failures, ballet dancers develop the natural pathways
in the brain necessary to control accurate, fast and smooth movement.

B. The ballet shoe offers some support, but the real strength is in the muscles, built up through training.

C. As technology takes away activity from the lives of many, perhaps the ballet dancer's physicality is ever
more difficult for most people to imagine.

D. Ballet technique is certainly extreme but it is not, in itself, dangerous.

E. The principle is identical in the gym - pushing yourself to the limit, but not beyond, will eventually bring
the desired result.

F. No one avoids this: it is ballet's great democratiser, the well established members of the company working
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alongside the newest recruits.

G. It takes at least a decade of high-quality, regular practice to become an expert in any physical discipline.
B.

Good preparation leads to success in ballet dancing

A former classical ballet dancer explains what ballet training actually involves

What we ballet dancers do is instinctive, but instinct learnt through a decade of training. A dancer's life is hard to
understand, and easy to misinterpret. Many a poet and novelist has tried to do so, but even they have chosen to
interpret all the hard work and physical discipline as obsessive. And so the idea persists that dancers spend every
waking hour in pain, bodies at breaking point, their smiles a pretence.
As a former dancer in the Royal Ballet Company here in Britain, I would beg to question this.

1) D. Ballet technique is certainly extreme but it is not, in itself, dangerous.

With expert teaching and daily practice, its various demands are easily within the capacity of the healthy human body.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no need to break bones or tear muscles to achieve ballet positions. It is simply a
question of sufficient conditioning of the muscular system.

Over the course of my dancing life I worked my way through at least 10,000 ballet classes. I took my first at a school
of dance at the age of seven and my last 36 years later at the Royal Opera House in London. In the years between,
ballet class was the first thing I did every day. It starts at an early age, this daily ritual, because it has to.

2) G. It takes at least a decade of high-quality, regular practice to become an expert in any physical discipline.

But for a ballet dancer in particular, this lengthy period has to come before the effects of adolescence set in, while
maximum flexibility can still be achieved.

Those first classes I took were remarkably similar to the last. In fact, taking into account the occasional new idea,
ballet classes have changed little since 1820, when the details of ballet technique were first written down, and are
easily recognised in any country. Starting with the left hand on the barre, the routine unrolls over some 75 minutes.

3) F. No one avoids this: it is ballet's great democratiser, the well established members of the company
working alongside the newest recruits.

Even the leading dancers have to do it.

These classes serve two distinct purposes: they are the way we warm our bodies and the mechanism by which we
improve basic technique. In class after class, we prove the old saying that 'practice makes perfect'.

4) A. Through endless tries at the usual exercises and frequent failures, ballet dancers develop the natural
pathways in the brain necessary to control accurate, fast and smooth movement

And it is also this daily repetition which enables us to strengthen the muscles required in jumping, spinning or lifting
our legs to angles impossible to the average person.

The human body is designed to adapt to the demands we make of it, provided we make them carefully and over time.

5) E. The principle is identical in the gym - pushing yourself to the limit, but not beyond, will eventually bring
the desired result.

In the same way, all those years of classes add up to a fit-for-purpose dancing machine. This level of physical fluency
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doesn't hurt; it feels good.

6) C. As technology takes away activity from the lives of many, perhaps the ballet dancer's physicality is ever
more difficult for most people to imagine.

But they should not be misled: there is a difference between hard work and hardship. Dancers have an everyday
familiarity with the first. Hardship it isn't.

1. Rising Star
Margaret Garelly goes to meet Duncan Williams, who plays for Chelsea Football Club

A
It's my first time driving to Chelsea's training ground and I turn off slightly too early at the London University playing
fields. Had he accepted football's rejections in his early teenage years, it is exactly the sort of ground Duncan
Williams would have found himself running around on at weekends. At his current age of 18, he would have been a
bright first-year undergraduate mixing his academic studies with a bit of football, rugby and cricket, given his early
talent in all these sports. However, Duncan undoubtedly took the right path. Instead of studying, he is sitting with his
father Gavin in one of the interview rooms at Chelsea's training base reflecting on Saturday's match against
Manchester City. Such has been his rise to fame that it is with some disbelief that you listen to him describing how his
career was nearly all over before it began.

B
Gavin, himself a fine footballer - a member of the national team in his time - and now a professional coach, sent
Duncan to three professional clubs as a 14 year-old, but all three turned him down. 'I worked with him a lot when he
was around 12, and it was clear he has fantastic technique and skill. But then the other boys shot up in height and he
didn't. But I was still upset and surprised that no team seemed to want him, that they couldn't see what he might
develop into in time. When Chelsea accepted him as a junior, it was made clear to him that this was more of a last
chance than a new beginning. They told him he had a lot of hard work to do and wasn't part of their plans.
Fortunately, that summer he just grew and grew, and got much stronger as well.'

C
Duncan takes up the story: 'The first half of that season I played in the youth team. I got lucky - the first-team
manager came to watch us play QPR, and though we lost 3-1, I had a really good game. I moved up to the first team
after that performance.' Gavin points out that it can be beneficial to be smaller and weaker when you are developing -
it forces you to learn how to keep the ball better, how to use 'quick feet' to get out of tight spaces. 'A couple of years
ago, Duncan would run past an opponent as if he wasn't there but then the other guy would close in on him. I used to
say to him, ''Look, if you can do that now, imagine what you'll be like when you're 17, 18 and you're big and quick
and they won't be able to get near you.'' If you're a smaller player, you have to use your brain a lot more.'

D
Not every kid gets advice from an ex-England player over dinner, nor their own private training sessions. Now
Duncan is following in Gavin's footsteps. He has joined a national scheme where young people like him give advice
to ambitious young teenagers who are hoping to become professionals. He is an old head on young shoulders. Yet he's
also like a young kid in his enthusiasm. And fame has clearly not gone to his head; it would be hard to meet a more
likeable, humble young man. So will he get to play for the national team? 'One day I'd love to, but when that is, is for
somebody else to decide.'' The way he is playing, that won't be long.

1) Which paragraph states how surprised the writer was at Duncan's early difficulties? A
2) 2) Which paragraph says that Duncan sometimes seems more mature than he really is? D
3) 3) Which paragraph describes the frustration felt by Duncan's father? B
4) 4) Which paragraph says that Duncan is on course to reach a high point in his profession? D
5) 5) Which paragraph suggests that Duncan caught up with his team-mates in terms of physical
development? B
6) 6) Which paragraph explains how Duncan was a good all-round sportsperson? A
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7) 7) Which paragraph gives an example of how Gavin reassured his son? C
8) 8) Which paragraph mentions Duncan's current club's low opinion of him at one time? B
9) 9) Which paragraph mentions a personal success despite a failure for the team? C
10) Which paragraph explains how Duncan and his father are fulfilling a similar role? D
Extract
Six months ago I made a rash promise. The leader of the youth club in our village rang me in March saying, ''We're
thinking of running a children's playscheme for a day in October half-term. Would you be prepared to help?'' My
response was ''Sure, why not?'' In truth I was a little flattered to be asked, even though working as a care assistant with
old people hardly qualified me for the role. Still, I duly put the date in my diary and of course I forgot all about it. I
don't know if you've noticed this but time has a habit of speeding along faster than a police car chasing a robber and,
before I knew it, the day was dawning.

I arrived at the youth centre that morning feeling full of trepidation. There was a gang of 12 helpers including me and
each pair had been allocated a particular age group. Mine was the 10 to 11 year olds. Even with the planning meeting
I had attended the week before, I worried about whether I was up to the task. Why hadn't I read through the copious
lesson plans we were given beforehand? And wasn't the average 10-year-old more interested in the latest Play Station
game than making things with paper and glue?

All too quickly the children began arriving. The look of relief on parents' faces as they handed their offspring over to
us was quite comical. A handful of the children were already members of the club but the other forty five or so were
from the local primary schools. Again I asked myself why I had elected to spend a day with all these 'little monsters'
especially when I have two all of my own to contend with! I needn't have worried of course as it turned out to be a
marvellous day. We watched entertaining dvd clips, learned 'action' songs, made clay pyramids, decorated biscuits,
played memory games and spent some time in quiet reflection. I say 'we' because I rediscovered my inner child and
joined in all the activities.

The particular highlight for me was the final rendition of ''He's got the whole world in his hands'' in the closing part of
the day. The children knew the words and actions off by heart and sang so loudly it was almost enough to bring the
roof down. It's difficult to explain those moments; only that the body tingles with the pleasure of having witnessed
something so magical.

Of course there were also moments of great poignancy. I found it difficult to stop thinking of one little girl, who
mentioned oh-so-casually that her mum was in hospital and would be there for a long time. It's easy for us adults to
idealise childhood and forget that some children have their own burden of anxieties and concerns. When I got home
utterly exhausted, still with modelling clay under my fingernails, I reflected on what a privilege it had been.

There was one disappointment for the children and that was that the playscheme was only running for a day, and not
the whole week. As I said farewell to my group, one of the children turned and said ''Can we do it again in the next
holiday, Miss?'' My response was, ''Sure, why not?'
'
1) When the first day of the job arrived the writer was surprised
A. ✓ that the day had come round so quickly.
2) When the writer arrived to start her job she
realised she should have done more preparation.
3) According to the writer, the parents were
glad to leave their children.
4) The writer's best momento
was hard to put into words.
5) According to the writer, adults
sometimes forget that children have worries too.
6) What is the writer's attitude by the end of the day?
She could imagine doing the job again next time.

Career success in the arts

John Prince, famous dancer and choreographer, gives advice on how to succeed in a career in the arts.
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I asked John how he got started and what requirements there are. "Well, to be a professional dancer it's useful to have
had acting lessons or some background in drama. If you want to succeed in musical theatre you have to have a good
singing voice as well. When you approach an agent you should take a portfolio with your CV, your statistics sheet and
some good photos and reviews of past performances. You'll need dance clothes, ballet shoes, tap shoes, and even
roller skates depending on what kind of show you are going to go for."

1) Being fully equipped with all this stuff beforehand makes it easier when you go for auditions.

"Of course, you need to be extremely fit if you want to be a professional dancer. I dance or move about for about six
hours a day. There are great health benefits to being a dancer. I can eat a lot of pasta without gaining weight because
dancing increases your metabolism so much."

2) When it comes to coping with stress, I find that exercise helps me to cope with my problems, so I stay in
good shape mentally as well.

John has a very busy schedule in the next few months. He took time out to speak to me today from the making of a
pop video to promote N-ergy's latest record. "I choreographed the dance routine for the boys and they only had 2 days
in which to learn it! I am going to be working on a video for another well known band - but that's top secret. Next
month I'll be touring Spain in a production of a musical that was written by a friend of mine, Michaela Evans.

3) After that it's back to England to start a new term of dance classes.

As for the future, I've come to realise that I would never be content to be just a chorus dancer - I'm too much of an
individual for that. Like all artists I'd love to become a household name by writing and choreographing my own
musicals." John was born in Jamaica to a Jamaican father and a Scottish mother but the family emigrated to England
20 years ago. "I have a little sister I adore, who is also training to be a dancer." How does it feel to have someone else
following in your footsteps?

4) It's fine, but I try not to give out too much advice as it gets irritating!

Has he much more to learn, I wondered. "I've spent an incredible amount of my life training to get where I am. I went
to college for two years in England, I trained for six months in Paris and about eight months in America. But you
never really stop training or learning your art."

5) Like any profession where you're always travelling, you tend to acquire something new almost every day.

So, would you say it's been plain sailing? "I feel I've been lucky to a degree; many people hit problems breaking into
the arts. It can be a vicious circle really. You can't become a member of Equity, which is the actors' and dancers'
union, without good contracts. and you can't get good contracts without being a member of Equity. My advice to
people who want to get into the arts would be to go out into the world, and try everything else first.

6) And if nothing you like comes out of it, then come back and be an actor or dancer.

What has a dance career done for you as a person? "Thanks to dancing, I've visited and performed in 23 countries so
far. This has opened my eyes to the world, and I've been able to understand issues like racism and inequality from a
wider perspective. Hopefully this has enabled me to become a better and more tolerant person as a result. "So all in all
I'm really happy to be a dancer!"+

Your Letters
This month we feature your early driving experiences.
A
I'd been taking lessons for a year before I passed my driving test at the age of eighteen, but my dad never gave me any
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help. Even after I'd passed he never let me use the car. So I used to take my dad's keys before leaving the apartment
block where we lived and would run round to the car park at the back where my father left the car at night. He hardly
ever used the car after getting in from work. I used to go and see my girlfriend or just drive around and then come
back and leave the car in exactly the same place. One night though, I got back at around ten thirty only to find there
were no parking spaces left. I suppose because I went in and told my dad the truth straight away he was quite good
about it. Although he did stop my allowance for four weeks.
Terry

B
My most unfortunate driving experience happened ages ago, before I'd actually passed my driving test. My girlfriend's
father used to let her borrow his car whenever we were going to the cinema or something. Anyway, I'd been thinking
about learning to drive and I persuaded her to let me have a go. We took the car down to the beach on the sand where
no one could see us and she let me take the wheel. We were having such fun that we didn't notice the tide was coming
in until the car was actually swimming in the water. We had to leave the car where it was and catch the bus back to
tell her dad. By the time the three of us returned, the car was almost covered in water. Needless to say, her father
wasn't too pleased. The funny thing is her dad ended up selling me the car after I passed my test.
Carl

C
I was teaching my mum to drive and we were coming down a rather narrow road which had cars parked on both sides.
Suddenly, from nowhere there was a young man on a bike coming towards us. Mum slammed the brakes on but she
crashed into us, landed on the car and then rolled off. My mother and I both jumped out of the car to see if he was all
right. Fortunately, he stood up and said he was OK, just a little shaken. My mum offered to give him some money for
the repair of the bike, and then an old lady came along. When she saw what had happened, she began shouting at my
mother, saying she must have been driving too fast and that it was a bad example to set her young daughter. Poor old
mum didn't say a word and I had to explain that she was still learning to drive.
Sarah

D
My advice about learning to drive would be to have proper lessons from a qualified instructor and never to let a friend
or family member try to teach you. It's a guaranteed way to spoil a good relationship. Every Sunday, when the traffic
was quieter, my father would pick me up and take me for a drive along the streets of our hometown and give me a
lecture on how to drive, explaining everything he was doing and why. Eventually it was my turn to have a go. My dad
was so nervous that he panicked before I'd even started up the engine. He used to shout at the slightest mistake, and
when the lesson was finally over he'd come home and have a large glass of whisky to calm down.
Karen

E
I didn't start learning to drive until I was twenty one. I'd spent lots of money on lessons but I was a terrible driver, I
must admit. The first time I took my driving test nobody expected me to pass. But after failing another four times the
pressure was really on. I took my test for a sixth time and failed yet again, but I was too embarrassed to admit it to my
family, so I just pretended that I'd passed after all. My family were delighted and my mother went out and bought me
a car the next day. I didn't know what to do so I just got in and drove. I continued to drive - illegally - for three
months. Fortunately I was never stopped by the police and the next time I took my driving test I passed.
Mike
Your Answers
Which person

1) had a parent who was accused of driving dangerously?

2) bought a car?
3) drove his girlfriend’s dad’s car?
4) drove alone without a license?
5) had to defend one of their parents?
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6) drove the family car without permission?
7) used to make their father nervous?
8) paid for driving lessons?
9) had no driving instruction from their father?
10) was given driving lessons by an older member of their family?
BE WEB WISE
Protect your computer, by all means, but don't forget to protect yourself, advises web safety expert, Amanda
Knox.

We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of our everyday lives - for work,
fun, study, shopping, even managing finances - it's not always easy to spot the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda
Knox, explores some of the issues lurking in cyberspace.

Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from viruses, hackers and
criminals who want to steal your data or financial information. ''Think of these as your first line of defence,'' says
Amanda.

So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but what about other problems? Say you've accidentally deleted an
important file or you've been at the mercy of a natural disaster. Katy Marsh runs an online photography business from
home and when a fire destroyed part of her house it could easily have spelled ruin for her business too. ''Luckily I
keep a regular back-up of my data so it wasn't a catastrophe.'' Amanda advises that while back-ups are good to have
we must ensure we protect our computers to start with.

Whilst most of us are aware of the need to protect our computers, it seems we're more lax when it comes to looking
out for ourselves, at least according to a recent web awareness survey. Web safety specialists say better personal
awareness is needed and this is due in part to the rise of 'Social Networking' sites like 'Facebook' or 'Twitter', which
allow us to connect with people around the world with similar interests and professional backgrounds. Chris Simpson,
a computer programmer, learnt the hard way. "I joined a free online networking group in the hope of making some
professional contacts to help me find a new job. After a month, one of my online contacts invited me to take out a
subscription to a club that promised access to a network of job recruiters. It turned out to be a waste of money. I ended
up a laughing stock with my mates - they couldn't believe that someone in my job could get taken in so easily." No
wonder then that Amanda warns, "It's easy to get complacent and let our guard down when we meet someone with the
same interests online."

This brings us to other potential pitfalls. Are the people you meet online who they really claim to be? Can you be sure
the person you're chatting with is in fact a 22-year-old Maths undergraduate from London and not someone merely
masquerading as a student to win your trust? Khaled, a postgrad from Manchester University, quickly realised that it
was unwise of him to post his phone number and email address in the public forum of an online academic discussion
group. He was soon bombarded with unwanted emails and nuisance phone calls. Yet, it's astonishing how many
highly educated people do this without considering the consequences that anyone in the world could use the
information to make (unwanted) contact.

When networking and joining online communities it's better to be cautious about the amount of personal information
you share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use your real name as a username when registering for a service.
You could instead use a pseudonym, or a name that doesn't give away your real identity to other users. And is it really
important to tell the world details about your school, college or any local clubs you're a member of? Sometimes it
pays to be a little vague and simply say something like 'I'm studying at college in Madrid at the moment and I'm a
member of a local tennis club'.

If you do experience problems from another user be prepared to report them for misusing the service. You'll be doing
other users a favour too. And if all else fails, check to see if it is easy to delete your account and leave the service if
you choose to and that you have the option to delete all your details. A general rule of thumb is not to post any
information about yourself that you would not be happy for the world to know - not just now but in years to come.
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This includes photographs of yourself, particularly embarrassing shots of you at that party which you may later regret!
It's not always easy to remove information after it's been posted so you - not to mention your future employer - may
have an unpleasant surprise a few years down the line.

1) In the second paragraph the phrase 'first line of defence' suggests something
✓ offers protection.
2) The effect of the fire was
✓ not as serious for Katy's business as it could have been.
3) According to the web awareness survey, our attitude to our personal safety is rather
? relaxed.
4) Regarding Khaled's experience, the writer is surprised that
✓ people don't think of the results of their actions online.
5) What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
✓ Limit the information you give to others.
6) In the final paragraph, the writer advises people
? to consider what may cause problems in the future.

Tongue Trickster
Never mind the tongue twister - here's the tongue trickster. Frank Parsons reports on the craze for a strange
type of fruit.

Imagine drinking a glass of pure, freshly-squeezed lemon juice with nothing added. It's enough to turn your stomach.

1)
Yet that is what the guests of host, Larry Walters, are given on their arrival at one of his tasting parties in an upmarket
district of New York.

I watch as one-by-one they down the drink, tentative at first, and then smiling broadly as they declare, ''It tastes just
like grandma's lemonade.''

Fifty or so people crowd around a table on the rooftop terrace of Larry's small but swish apartment. I edge my way
forward and arrive at the table that positively groans with the array of food piled high.

2) These range from wedges of fruit, strong cheeses and pickles to plates of Brussel sprouts.

My host appears at my shoulder, and says, ''Here, have this.'' This turns out to be a small red berry about the size of a
blueberry, but slightly elongated, the shape of a coffee bean.

He looks at the expression on my face. ''It's known as the miracle fruit. Just put it in your mouth,'' he instructs, ''and
chew it slightly to separate the pulp from its seed.''

3) Then push it around your mouth like you'd do with a piece of gum for about sixty seconds.

I obey his command and then discreetly spit the remains into my handkerchief while his glance is averted.

''Done?'' he asks, turning back to me. I nod. He grabs a glass of the lemon juice from a passing waiter and offers it to
me. ''Now drink.'' I take a small sip, and close my eyes. The guests are right.

4) It's like I've been transported back to childhood, sitting on the porch with Grandma and her delicious
homemade pop.

My host states knowingly I have experienced first-hand the phenomenon of the Synsepalum Dulcificum, or the
Miracle Fruit. This small berry has the amazing effect of causing bitter or sour foods to taste as sweet as sugar candy.
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5) According to scientists the result happens because of a protein called miraculin.

When it comes into contact with acidic foods, like vinegar, it starts to behave like a sweetener.

A native fruit of West Africa, the fruit was discovered by western explorers around 1725.

6) They first noticed its distinctive property when they saw local people chewing the berry before a meal.

Left uncultivated, the miracle fruit grows in bushes reaching six metres in height. It produces crops twice yearly,
usually after the rainy season, and has attractive white flowers.

Despite being around for centuries it is only in recent years that the miracle fruit has been cultivated as a potential
sweetener. There has been some albeit limited interest from the diet food industy. Not only that - the fruit can aid
patients receiving medical treatment that may leave an unpleasant taste in the mouth.

This Month's Letters

See this month's problems and questions submitted to us by learners of English:

A
I study English for 6 hours per week in secondary school. For 1 hour each week we have conversation classes with a
native speaker of English where we talk about topics such as drugs, politics and culture. I know it's a really good
opportunity to practise my spoken English, but I never make a contribution to the discussion. It's not that I don't have
an opinion, or that I'm shy, but more that I don't have the vocabulary to express my views. I feel really frustrated at
the end of the lesson. Nobody else in the group seems to have the same problem.
Katalin

B
I'm a 24-year-old business student from Malaysia and I've been attending English classes at night school for the past 5
years. Up to now I've considered myself to be a good student. Last month I went to Britain to visit my relatives over
there and it was awful. People found my pronunciation difficult to follow and I couldn't understand them either. What
went wrong? My English teacher is very good and I always score the highest in grammar tests.
Fazlinda

C
I'm writing to ask your opinion on a matter which is really annoying me. My English teacher never corrects my
mistakes when I am speaking. Isn't that her job? How am I going to improve otherwise? Also she's always telling me
that now I'm an advanced student, I should forget all the rules of grammar that I learnt when I was younger.
Gunther

D
Can you help me? I really want to speak English the right way, with the correct accent. Do you have any good ideas? I
have a particular problem with sounds like 's'. I plan to work in the UK in the future and nobody will take me
seriously if my English pronunciation is anything short of excellent.
Jose

E
I am working as an au pair in London looking after 2 small children. I love my job but the way that English people
speak is a little puzzling. For example, I often hear them say things like 'more friendlier', whereas I thought it should
be 'more friendly'. It also seems to be common for them to say 'we was' instead of 'we were'. Can you explain this?
Would it be impolite of me to correct them?
Lana

F
I am an intermediate student of English (I have been studying it for 3 years). I'm quite good at reading and writing but
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listening is very difficult for me. My teacher suggested that I listen to the BBC World Service every day in order to
improve my listening. The problem is that it's hard for me to understand every word. Do you have any ideas about
how to make listening to the radio less difficult? I like listening to the news and knowing what's going on in the
world.
Yuki

G
I have studied English for 5 years at school but for the past 6 months I have been doing self-study using the Internet
and books to improve. There are lots of materials to choose but I'm not sure what is best for me and how I should use
them. I really would like to take the FCE examination but don't know how to study on my own. Should I take a course
in my local school - which is a little expensive for me now - or is it possible to prepare for the exam doing self-study?
Paula

H
Could you please give me some advice on a problem I have at the moment with my English studies. I decided to go to
the UK to improve my English but the college I am studying in at present is full of people from my own country.
Although the teachers tell us we should only try to speak in English with each other, it is very difficult to do this,
especially in our free time when we go out together. I am worried that my speaking will not improve.
Maria
Your Answers
Which person

would appear not to have an English teacher?

doesn't like studying with people from their own country?
has a job in the UK?
enjoys keeping up with current affairs?
feels that the teacher isn't doing their job properly?
uses English speaking radio stations to practise English?
had a shock when they visited Britain?
wants to avoid speaking their own language?
wants to speak English like a native speaker?
feels they are the only person with their difficulty?

BURGLARY AND HOW TO AVOID IT

A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20 years ago and the
police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their homes.

The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is very obviously
empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which is well-protected. A burglar will
wonder if it is worth the bother.

There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic. Avoid leaving signs that
your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light on as well as a radio or television, and do not
leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is under the doormat or in a
flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave
a key with a neighbour you can trust. But if your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware that this will be a burglar's
dream, so deter any potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your
house.
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But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has decided to target your
home? Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders. Downstairs windows provide easy access
while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should
double-check that all windows and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising
what a narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window locks to the inside
of the window.

What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open, should have top quality
security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can
afford it as another line of defence against intruders.

A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the trouble of breaking in if
you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a
chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into
your home unless you are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can hear an intruder, then on
no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone the police and wait for help.

1) A well-protected house
A. ✓ is less likely to be burgled.
2) According to the writer, we should:
give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.
3) The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot:
✓ is a predictable place to hide
4) Gaining entry to a house through a small window:
✓ is not as difficult as people think.
5) According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms:
✓ cost a lot of money but are worth it.
6) The writer argues that fitting a chain and an eye hole:
? gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.

This month in lifestyles we feature Sarah a practising acupuncturist.

I've done a lot of travelling in Europe and Asia throughout my adult life and it was whilst I was teaching in China that
I became interested in acupuncture. It is common for people there to have acupuncture treatment, not only if they're ill
but also to prevent the onset of diseases. It was after returning from China and witnessing how successful it had been
that I reached the decision to become an acupuncturist myself. I was lucky to discover that the town where I lived had
a famous and well-reputed college of traditional acupuncture.

Alternative medicine is particularly important for me because I firmly believe that it works on the level of body, mind
and spirit.

1) This is very different from Western medicine which is supposed to work solely on the body.

Of course this medicine is very powerful and can consequently have powerful side effects. Alternative medicine like
acupuncture on the other hand is aimed at treating the person as a whole. When a person's ill, there's something in
their life which is putting their energy levels out of balance. What alternative therapies try to do is help to gradually
push that energy back into balance. The result is that any disease present might naturally disappear as it cannot
survive when energies are balanced.

The treatments consist largely of balancing the energy between the different meridians of a person's body.

2) These are twelve acupuncture channels along which energy travels in the human body.
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Treatment aims to free blocks of energy in these meridians which may be causing ill health and which may have been
there for many years.

It would be an odd state of affairs if a practising alternative therapist had not had treatment themselves and this is
certainly not the case for myself.

3) I've had a lot of acupuncture treatment and found it particularly useful.

I've never suffered particularly from physical problems but treatment for my mental and spiritual wellbeing has been
very successful.

I've treated a wide range of people for various conditions, for example people suffering from stress and anxiety and
helped them to cope with stressful situations in their lives.

4) Also on a physical level I've treated a woman for problems with eczema.

There's another woman who suffers from arthritis of the hip and at the moment I'm treating an old lady who has
several health problems, one of them being Parkinson's Disease. All these people have found that acupuncture has
made them feel more balanced in themselves and they have certainly benefited from the treatment.

To date I currently own the Licentiate in Acupuncture. This course lasted three years and I had to go to the college
about one weekend in three.

5) There was a lot more to it than that though.

I had a large amount of homework to do and practical work, which I did two or three evenings a week. This entailed
locating points on different people. As you can imagine, this isn't straightforward as people are different sizes and
have different shaped bodies.

In the future I hope to set up an alternative health clinic which will involve myself as an acupuncturist but perhaps
other people as well.

6) I'd like to work with practitioners of homeopathy, reflexology, aromatherapy and perhaps counselling

I'd like to set this up somewhere in a rural setting, where people could enjoy coming not only for the treatment but
where they would be able to sit and enjoy the scenery, go for walks and basically feel free from the stresses of life.

Community News
A Homes For All
Organisations that help the homeless are warning that people will face even greater hardship this winter unless urgent
action is taken to offer shelter to those without a home. This warning follows publication of figures showing an
increase in the number of homeless people. Susan Evans of the organisation 'Homes for All' said: "With a shortage of
accommodation, more people than ever before - young and old - are having to sleep rough. A cold winter is predicted
this year which means that these people will have to put up with sub-zero temperatures. Action must be taken urgently
to offer these people shelter." A nationwide demonstration to raise awareness of the problem will take place this
weekend. Supporters welcome.

B Village Protest
Residents of local village, Shilden, are preparing for a night of protest to save their village from Government planners.
Proposals for a new motorway to be built that will run within 2 kilometres of Shilden have caused uproar amongst
residents. They claim that they were given insufficient time to respond to the proposal. Tony Fellows, spokesperson
for the 'Village Protest' campaign explains: "The planned route cuts across some of the most picturesque countryside
in the region. Shilden welcomes thousands of tourists each year. Many of the shopkeepers depend on this trade and
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would almost certainly face ruin if tourists were put off coming by the damage this road is likely to cause". The all-
night protest will take place in the fields where the building work is likely to begin.

C New Youth Club

Youngsters in the city-centre will lose out on a much-loved project if substantial funds are not found this year. The
'New Youth Club', which is open to young people from the ages of 10 to 17, is being threatened with closure by
Health and Safety officials who claim the building is unsafe. The club, built 30 years ago, was badly damaged by
heavy storms last year and city engineers estimate that one hundred thousand pounds in needed to repair structural
damage. With only limited funds at their disposal, managers fear the club will have to close. Youngsters from the club
have organised an Open Day on Tuesday in an effort to raise some of the money needed to enable the repairs to be
undertaken. "This alone won't be enough, however" warned Adam Ross, Youth Leader.

D Save lea Valley

A rare species of butterfly and many native plants face extinction if the 'Lea Valley office complex' project goes
ahead. This is the claim made by local environmentalists involved in the 'Save Lea Valley' campaign. They argue that
the proposed development, to be built on the site of woodland dating back hundreds of years, will rob the country of
several rare species of wildlife. 'Local people would be horrified if they knew of the consequences of this project,'
claimed environmentalist Ian Wilson yesterday. "We need to instigate a local campaign to alert everyone to the
dangers. We are starting by writing letters to everyone in the area asking for their support. The office complex
developers must not be allowed to do this.".

Local businesses could be badly affected.

✓ Village Protest
People in the area are not aware of the problem.
? Save Lea Valley
There are plans to build a brand new building.
? Save Lea Valley
The campaign supporters do not have to meet together.
? Save Lea Valley
The problem affects all age groups.
A. ✓ Homes For All
The problem was caused by bad weather.
✓ New Youth Club
If the plan goes ahead it will spoil the look of the area.
✓ Village Protes
The campaign cannot raise enough money on its own.
✓ New Youth Club
The problem was announced shortly after a report was published.
A. ✓ Homes For All
Young people are in danger.
✓ New Youth Club

Part 1

For questions 1 – 8, read the text below and decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits each gap.
There is an example at the beginning (0).
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What is genealogy?

Genealogy is a (0) …..... of history. It concerns family history, (1) …..... than the national or world

history studied at school. It doesn’t merely involve drawing a family tree, however – tracing your

family history can also (2) …..... in learning about your roots and your identity. The internet enables

millions of people worldwide to (3) ...….. information about their family history, without great (4) ...

….. .

People who research their family history often (5) ...….. that it’s a fascinating hobby which (6) …........

a lot about where they come from and whether they have famous ancestors. According to a survey

involving 900 people who had researched their family history, the chances of discovering a celebrity in

your past are one in ten. The survey also concluded that the (7) …..... back you follow your family

line, the more likely you are to find a relation who was much wealthier than you are. However, the

vast majority of people who (8) …..... in the survey discovered they were better off than their

ancestors.
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Part 2

For questions 9 – 16, read the text below and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
one word in each gap. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example: 0 A S

Motorbike stunt rider

I work (0)..........a motorbike stunt rider – that is, I do tricks on my motorbike at shows. The Le Mans

race track in France was (9) …….. I first saw some guys doing motorbike stunts. I’d never seen

anyone riding a motorbike using just the back wheel before and I was (10) …….. impressed I went

straight home and taught (11) …….. to do the same. It wasn’t very long before I began to earn my

living at shows performing my own motorbike stunts.

I have a degree (12) …….. mechanical engineering; this helps me to look at the physics (13) ……..

lies behind each stunt. In addition to being responsible for design changes to the motorbike, I have to

work (14) …….. every stunt I do. People often think that my work is very dangerous, but, apart

(15)...........some minor mechanical problem happening occasionally during a stunt, nothing ever goes

wrong. I never feel in (16)..........kind of danger because I’m very experienced.

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Part 3

For questions 17 – 24, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some of the
lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line. There is an example at the beginning (0).

Write your answers IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

Example: 0 C O M M O N L Y

An incredible vegetable

Garlic, a member of the Liliacaea family which also includes onions, is

COMMO
(0).............used in cooking all around the world. China is currently the
N
largest (17) …….... of garlic, which is particularly associated with the
PRODUC
dishes of northern Africa and southern Europe. It is native to central
T
Asia and has long had a history as a health-giving food, used both to

prevent and cure (18).................In Ancient Egypt, workers building

the
ILL
pyramids were given garlic to keep them strong, while Olympic

athletes in Greece ate it to increase their resistance to infection.

EFFECT

SCIENC
The forefather of antibiotic medicine, Louis Pasteur, claimed
E
garlic was as (19) …….... as penicillin in treating infections.

Modern-day (20) have proved that garlic can indeed kill bacteria
ADD
and even
PRESS
some viruses, so it can be very useful for people who have coughs and

colds. In (21) …….... , some doctors believe that garlic can reduce

blood (22) …….... .

The only (23).............to this truly amazing food is that the strong and

rather (24).............smell of garlic is not the most pleasant!

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Part 4

For questions 25 – 30, complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first
sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five
words, including the word given. Here is an example (0).

Example:

0 A very friendly taxi driver drove us into town.

DRIVEN
We...........................................................................a very friendly taxi driver.

The gap can be filled by the words ‘were driven into town by’, so you write:

Example: 0 WERE DRIVEN INTO TOWN BY

Write only the missing words IN CAPITAL LETTERS on the separate answer sheet.

25 Joan was in favour of visiting the museum.

IDEA
Joan thought it would be...........................................................................to the museum.
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26 Arthur has the talent to become a concert pianist.

THAT
Arthur is so...........................................................................could become a concert pianist.

27 ‘Do you know when the match starts, Sally?’ asked Mary.

IF
Mary asked Sally...........................................................................time the match started.
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28 I knocked for ages at Ruth’s door but I got no reply.

LONG
I...........................................................................knocking at Ruth’s door but I got no reply.

29 Everyone says that the band is planning to go on a world tour next year.

SAID
The band...........................................................................planning to go on a world tour next year.

30 I’d prefer not to cancel the meeting.

CALL
I’d rather..........................................................................the meeting.

Part 5

You are going to read an extract from a novel in which a young woman called Caitlin talks about her
life on an island. For questions 31 – 36, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best
according to the text.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

We live on the island of Hale. It's about four kilometres long and two kilometres wide at its broadest
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point, and it's joined to the mainland by a causeway called the Stand - a narrow road built across the
mouth of the river which separates us from the rest of the country. Most of the time you wouldn't know
we're on an island because the river mouth between us and the mainland is just a vast stretch of tall
grasses and brown mud. But when there's a high tide and the water rises a half a metre or so above the
road and nothing can pass until the tide goes out again a few hours later, then you know it's an island.

We were on our way back from the mainland. My older brother, Dominic, had just finished his first
year at university in a town 150 km away. Dominic's train was due in at five and he'd asked for a lift
back from the station. Now, Dad normally hates being disturbed when he's writing (which is just about
all the time), and he also hates having to go anywhere, but despite the typical sighs and moans – why
can't he get a taxi? what's wrong with the bus? – I could tell by the sparkle in his eyes that he was really
looking forward to seeing Dominic.

So, anyway, Dad and I had driven to the mainland and picked up Dominic from the station. He had
been talking non-stop from the moment he'd slung his rucksack in the boot and got in the car.
University this, university that, writers, books, parties, people, money, gigs....And when I say talking, I
don't mean talking as in having a conversation, I mean talking as in jabbering like a mad thing. I
didn't like it the way he spoke and waved his hands around as if he was some kind of intellectual or
something. It was embarrassing. It made me feel uncomfortable – that kind of discomfort you feel when
someone you like, someone close to you, suddenly starts acting like a complete idiot. And I didn't like
the way he was ignoring me, either. For all the attention I was getting I might as well not have been
there. I felt a stranger in my own car.

As we approached the island on that Friday afternoon, the tide was low and the Stand welcomed us
home, stretched out before us, clear and dry, beautifully hazy in the heat – a raised strip of grey
concrete bound by white railings and a low footpath on either side, with rough cobbled banks leading
down to the water. Beyond the railings, the water was glinting with that wonderful silver light we
sometimes get here in the late afternoon which lazes through to the early evening.

We were about halfway across when I saw the boy. My first thought was how odd it was to see
someone walking on the Stand. You don't often see people walking around here. Between Hale and
Moulton (the nearest town about thirty kilometres away on the mainland), there's nothing but small
cottages, farmland, heathland and a couple of hills. So islanders don't walk because of that. If they're
going to Moulton they tend to take the bus. So the only pedestrians you're likely to see around here are
walkers or bird-watchers. But even from a distance I could tell that the figure ahead didn't fit into either
of these categories. I wasn't sure how I knew, I just did.

As we drew closer, he became clearer. He was actually a young man rather than a boy. Although he
line
31 was on the small side, he wasn't as slight as I'd first thought. He wasn't exactly muscular, but he wasn't
weedy-looking either. It's hard to explain. There was a sense of strength about him, a graceful strength
that showed in his balance, the way he held himself, the way he walked....
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31 In the first paragraph, what is Caitlin's main point about the island?

A It can be dangerous to try to cross from the mainland.

B It is much smaller than it looks from the mainland.
C It is only completely cut off at certain times.
D It can be a difficult place for people to live in.

32 What does Caitlin suggest about her father?

A His writing prevents him from doing things he wants to with his family.
B His initial reaction to his son's request is different from usual.
C His true feelings are easily hidden from his daughter.
D His son's arrival is one event he will take time off for.

33 Caitlin emphasises her feelings of discomfort because she

A is embarrassed that she doesn't understand what her brother is talking about.
B feels confused about why she can't relate to her brother any more.
C is upset by the unexpected change in her brother's behaviour.
D feels foolish that her brother's attention is so important to her.

34 In the fourth paragraph, what is Caitlin's purpose in describing the island?

A to express her positive feelings about it

B to explain how the road was built
C to illustrate what kind of weather was usual
D to describe her journey home

35 In 'because of that' in line 31, 'that' refers to the fact that

A locals think it is odd to walk anywhere.

B it is easier for people to take the bus than walk.
C people have everything they need on the island.
D there is nowhere in particular to walk to from the island.

36 What do we learn about Caitlin's reactions to the boy?

A She felt his air of confidence contrasted with his physical appearance.
B She was able to come up with a reason for him being there.
C She realised her first impression of him was inaccurate.
D She thought she had seen him somewhere before.
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Part 6

You are going to read a newspaper article in which a former ballet dancer talks about the physical
demands of the job. Six sentences have been removed from the article. Choose from the sentences A
– G the one which fits each gap (37 – 42). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Good preparation leads to success in ballet dancing

A former classical ballet dancer explains what ballet training actually involves.

What we ballet dancers do is instinctive, but Those first classes I took were remarkably
instinct learnt through a decade of training. A similar to the last. In fact, taking into account
dancer’s life is hard to understand, and easy to the occasional new idea, ballet classes have
misinterpret. Many a poet and novelist has changed little since 1820, when the details of
tried to do so, but even they have chosen to ballet technique were first written down, and
interpret all the hard work and physical are easily recognised in any country. Starting
discipline as obsessive. And so the idea with the left hand on 39 the barre, the routine
persists that dancers unrolls over
spend every waking hour in pain, bodies at some 75 minutes. Even the leading
breaking point, their smiles a pretence. dancers have to do
it.

As a former dancer in the Royal Ballet Over the course of my dancing life I worked my
Company here in Britain, I would beg to way through at least 10,000 ballet classes. I took
37 question this.
With expert teaching and daily
practice, its various demands are easily
within the capacity of the healthy human body.
Contrary to popular belief, there is no need to
break bones or tear muscles to achieve ballet
positions. It is simply a question of sufficient
conditioning of the muscular system.
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These classes serve two distinct purposes: And it is also this daily repetition which
they are the way we warm our bodies and enables us to strengthen the muscles required in
the mechanism by which we improve jumping, spinning or lifting our legs to angles
basic technique. In class after class, we impossible to the average person.
prove the old saying that ‘practice makes
perfect’. The human body is designed to adapt to the
demands we make of it, provided we make
them
my first at a school of dance at the age of seven carefully and over time. 41 In the same
and my last 36 years later at the Royal way, all those years of classes add up to a fit-
Opera House in London. In the years for- purpose dancing machine. This level of
between, ballet class was the first thing I did physical fluency doesn’t hurt; it feels good.
every day. It starts at an early age, this daily
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ritual, because it has to. But for a ballet
dancer in particular,
this lengthy period has to come before the
effects of adolescence set in, while maximum
flexibility can still be achieved.
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But they should not be misled: 42
there is a difference between hard work
and hardship. Dancers have an everyday
familiarity with the first. Hardship it t.

A Through endless tries at E The principle is identical

the usual exercises and in the gym – pushing
frequent failures, ballet yourself to the limit, but
dancers develop the not beyond, will
neural pathways in the eventually bring the
brain necessary to desired result.
control accurate, fast
and smooth movement.

B The ballet shoe offers F No one avoids this: it is

some support, but the ballet’s great
real strength is in the democratiser, the well
muscles, built up established members of
through training. the company working
alongside the newest
recruits.

C As technology takes G It takes at least a

away activity from the
decade of high-
lives of many, perhaps
quality, regular
the ballet dancer’s
practice to become
physicality is ever more
difficult for most people an expert in any
to imagine. physical discipline.

D Ballet technique is
certainly extreme but
it is not, in itself,
dangerous.
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Part 7

You are going to read a newspaper article about a young professional footballer. For questions 43 –
52, choose from the sections (A – D). The sections may be chosen more than once.

Mark your answers on the separate answer sheet.

Which paragraph

states how surprised the writer was at Duncan’s early difficulties? 43

says that Duncan sometimes seems much more mature than he really is? 44

describes the frustration felt by Duncan’s father? 45

says that Duncan is on course to reach a high point in his profession? 46

suggests that Duncan caught up with his team-mates in terms of physical development? 47

explains how Duncan was a good all-round sportsperson? 48

gives an example of how Gavin reassured his son? 49

mentions Duncan’s current club’s low opinion of him at one time? 50

mentions a personal success despite a failure for the team? 51

explains how Duncan and his father are fulfilling a similar role? 52
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Rising Star

Margaret Garelly goes to meet Duncan Williams, who plays

for Chelsea Football Club.

A It’s my first time driving to Chelsea’s training C Duncan takes up the story: ‘The first half of that
ground and I turn off slightly too early at the season I played in the youth team. I got lucky –
London University playing fields. Had he the first-team manager came to watch us play
accepted football’s rejections in his early QPR, and though we lost 3-1, I had a really
teenage years, it is exactly the sort of ground good game. I moved up to the first team after
Duncan Williams would have found himself that performance.’ Gavin points out that it can
running around on at weekends. At his current be beneficial to be smaller and weaker when you
age of 18, he would have been a bright first-year are developing – it forces you to learn how to
undergraduate mixing his academic studies with keep the ball better, how to use ‘quick feet’ to
a bit of football, rugby and cricket, given his get out of tight spaces. ‘A couple of years ago,
early talent in all these sports. However, Duncan would run past an opponent as if he
Duncan undoubtedly took the right path. Instead wasn’t there but then the other guy would close
of studying, he is sitting with his father Gavin in in on him. I used to say to him, “Look, if you can
one of the interview rooms at Chelsea’s training do that now, imagine what you’ll be like when
base reflecting on Saturday’s match against you’re 17, 18 and you’re big and quick and they
Manchester City. Such has been his rise to fame won’t be able to get near you.” If you’re a
that it is with some disbelief that you listen to smaller player, you have to use your brain a lot
him describing how his career was nearly all more.’
over before it began.

B Gavin, himself a fine footballer – a member of D Not every kid gets advice from an ex-England
the national team in his time – and now a player over dinner, nor their own private training
professional coach, sent Duncan to three sessions. Now Duncan is following in Gavin’s
professional clubs as a 14 year-old, but all three footsteps. He has joined a national scheme where
turned him down. ‘I worked with him a lot when people like him give advice to ambitious young
he was around 12, and it was clear he had teenagers who are hoping to become
fantastic technique and skill. But then the other professionals. He is an old head on young
boys shot up in height and he didn’t. But I was shoulders. Yet he’s also like a young kid in his
still upset and surprised that no team seemed to enthusiasm. And fame has clearly not gone to
want him, that they couldn’t see what he might his head; it would be hard to meet a more
develop into in time. When Chelsea accepted likeable, humble young man. So will he get to
him as a junior, it was made clear to him that play for the national team? ‘One day I’d love to,
this was more of a last chance than a new but when that is, is for somebody else to
beginning. They told him he had a lot of hard decide.’ The way he is playing, that won’t be
work to do and wasn’t part of their plans. long.
Fortunately, that summer he just grew and grew,
and got much stronger as well.’
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1. Do you ever eat dessert before dinner?
No, I rarely eat dessert before dinner
Does it ever rain in the desert?
No, it rarely rains in the desert
Do you ever take a long walk in the park on Sundays?
Yes, I often take a long walk in the park on Sundays
Is Easter always on a fixed date?
No, Easter is not on a fixed date: it varies each year

2. THE HISTORY OF PAPER

For questions 1- 8, read the text below. Use the word given in capitals at the end of some
of the lines to form a word that fits in the gap in the same line.
THE HISTORY OF PAPER
The history of paper is also the history of human culture and (1) civilization. The Egyptians,
Greeks and Romans wrote on "papyrus", a paper-like material. Today's kind of paper was first
developed and used in China. Paper was the most important (2) carrier of information in the
past. It was only with increasing paper production that the transfer of (3) knowledge, education
and information to a larger portion of (4) society became possible. With paper emperors were
able to administrate large empires more easily. In former times paper was a (5) valuable
product, and paper making an art - an art that was often kept secret because of the outstanding
(6) advances of the product. Today paper has changed from a rare artisan material to a
commodity product, with a high practical value in communication, in (7) educational, artistic,
hygienic, sanitary, and technical applications. Nobody can imagine a world without paper. A
large variety of paper grades are produced to suit the special (8) requirements of each
application.

3. The rise of robots in our near future is inevitable. We can all agree that it is bound to happen
so the question that remains is «Do we want it to happen?» Robotics has experienced an
unprecedented growth in the last few years, making real what a few decades ago only seemed
science fiction yet that doesn’t mean we are ready or even remotely aware of what is to come.

When people are surveyed regarding robots, consistently two problems arise in every poll
worldwide. First, many people are afraid or even anxious that a robot may take their jobs
within a few years. The other concern stems from robots that look very much like humans and
are more intelligent than us.

Although robotic vacuum cleaners taking over our society seems fairly likely for our
generation, who is to say fully abled robots will not control our grandchildren’s.

4. Ancient aviators

Everyone (1) disagrees that humans have been flying for only a few hundred years. But (2) is
it possible that ancient civilizations also had the ability and technology to fly? In the Nazcan
Desert in southern Peru, there are hundreds of lines which an ancient culture drew in the dust.
On the ground, they just (3) look like straight lines. But when you (4) see them from the air,
 you (5) understand exactly what they are. They 34 are incredible and enormous pictures. The
pictures (6) include animals, birds and symbols. One bizarre theory, which most mainstream
scientists (7) disagree with, is that the people who made the lines thousands and thousands of
years ago flew above the lines in balloons. It (8) seems incredible, but a few people (9) do
believe it's possible.

5. FILL THE GAPS WITH THE WORDS BELOW YOU

You've (1)__BEEN_ looking at that timetable for the last ten minutes. It can't be that
confusingi' said Sheila angrily.
'I (2)__DO__wish you'd be quiet! I've (3)__GOT__a splitting headache thanks to you!' replied
Matt.
'Mum! Dad! Please!' said Alison.'You're both (4)_BEING___
very silly (5)___THERE__ is no point at all in blaming each other. That's not going to help us
find out what time the next train to. Budapest is due to leave.
"You (6) __ARE_

6. LISTENING

Escucharás a cinco personas diferentes

hablando sobre los conciertos a los que asistieron. Para las preguntas 19-23, elija de la
lista (AF) la opinión que cada orador expresa sobre el concierto.
Utilice las letras sólo una vez. Hay una letra adicional que no es necesario utilizar.
a) The artists received a better reception than they deserved.
b) These musicians give their best in live performances.
c) The concert improved after a disappointing start.
d) I enjoyed the band's choice of material for the concert.
e) I would have liked to have seen more bands for the price I paid.
f) I was happy that the concert was raising money for a good cause.

19 Orador 1 ___F___
20 Orador 2 __C____
21 Orador 3 ___A___
22 Orador 4 ____D__
23 Orador 5 __B____

7.

El monstruo misterioso

La cabeza del monstruo del Lago Ness ha sido comparada con la de un (9)____________.
La primera imagen fotográfica publicada del monstruo se conoce como (10)___________
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imagen.
La gente argumentaba que una fotografía tomada en 1960 en realidad mostraba un (11)
__________, pero los expertos han demostrado que estaban equivocados.
Tim Dinsdale se dio cuenta de que la mayoría de los avistamientos de monstruos ocurrían en
días en que el clima era (12) _______ .
La mayoría de los testigos dicen que no tienen ningún interés en obtener (13) ________
cuando informan sobre sus avistamientos.
En 1968, una investigación submarina utilizó equipo de sonar en lugar de (14) __________
para intentar encontrar al monstruo.
Un intento de encontrar al monstruo usando un (15) ________ fracasó en 1969 porque el
agua del lago Ness está muy sucia.
La idea de utilizar un grupo de (16) _______ para ayudar con la búsqueda resultó ser
demasiado complicada.
La fotografía submarina del Dr. Rines de 1972 parecía mostrar el (17) ________ de un gran
animal marino.
El objetivo del último proyecto de investigación es estudiar todos los (18) ______ y ______
que viven en el lago Ness.

LLAVE
ovejas sheep
10. cirujano 10. surgeon
11. barco 11. boat
12. bien/bueno 12. good/good
13. advertising
13. publicidad 14. photography
14. fotografía 15. submarine
15. submarino 16. dolphins
16. delfines 17. fin
17. aleta 18. plants/animals (in any order
18. plantas/animales (en cualquier
orden)

8. Escucharas a personas hablar en ocho situaciones diferentes. Para las preguntas 1 a 8, elija
la mejor respuesta

1 Escuchas a un hombre hablar sobre un curso de cerámica al que asistió.

¿Qué aspecto del curso le pareció insatisfactorio?

A el nivel de apoyo del personal.

B la calidad de los materiales.

C el costo para los estudiantes

2 En un programa de radio, escuchas información sobre un futuro invitado.

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¿De qué estará hablando?

A organizar unas vacaciones en la montaña

B aprender habilidades para escalar montañas

C compra de material de montañismo.

3 escuchas parte de una charla sobre cómo lucir en forma y saludable.

¿Cuál es el consejo del orador?

Un control de su peso regularmente

B desarrollar tus músculos

C evitar ciertos alimentos

4 Escuchas a dos estudiantes universitarios hablar sobre solicitar un trabajo de fin de

semana.

¿En qué están de acuerdo?

R. Sería algo agradable de hacer.

B Sería una experiencia útil para el futuro.

C Les ayudaría con sus gastos universitarios.

5 Escuchas a dos personas hablando sobre transporte.

¿Por qué la mujer ha decidido utilizar la bicicleta en lugar del coche?

R Ella espera que el ejercicio mejore su salud.

B Está preocupada por el medio ambiente.

C Ya no puede afrontar el costo.

6 En la radio escuchas a una mujer hablando de un deporte. ¿Qué está haciendo?

A explicarnos algo

B advirtiéndonos sobre algo

C recomendándonos algo
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7 Escuchas el pronóstico del tiempo en la radio. ¿Cómo cambiará el clima mañana?

A Hará más frío.

B Hará más sol.

C Habrá más viento.

9. Escucharás una entrevista con Patrick Shaw, que trabaja como piloto para una empresa que
Organiza viajes en globo aerostático. Para las preguntas 24 a 30, elija la mejor respuesta ( A,
B o C ).

Prueba de comprensión auditiva FCE 2, parte 4

parte 4
Escucharás una entrevista con Patrick Shaw, que trabaja como piloto para una empresa que
Organiza viajes en globo aerostático. Para las preguntas 24 a 30, elija la mejor respuesta ( A,
B o C ).

24 Según Patrick, ¿qué es lo que más preocupa a las personas cuando realizan un viaje en
globo?
A hasta donde los llevará el viento
B si chocarán con algún obstáculo
C cómo será la experiencia del aterrizaje

25 ¿Por qué Patrick recomienda unirse al equipo de tierra?

R Es la mejor manera de aprender sobre los globos.
B Proporciona cierta experiencia de volar un globo.
C Puede ser una forma divertida de obtener ingresos adicionales.

26 ¿Qué hace que el trabajo del personal de tierra sea particularmente difícil?
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Una mala comunicación con el piloto.
B condiciones climáticas impredecibles
C el nerviosismo de los pasajeros

27 Patrick dice que todos los miembros del personal de tierra deben
Ser físicamente fuerte.
B tiene buenas habilidades sociales.
C conoce bien su zona.

28 A Patrick le resulta insatisfactorio que nuevos miembros de la tripulación

Una falta de cooperación entre sí.
B distraerlo con preguntas innecesarias.
C no acepto la forma en que se deben hacer las cosas.

29 ¿Qué dice Patrick sobre las competiciones de globos?

R A menudo es difícil determinar quién ha ganado.
B La zona objetivo de llegada suele estar sin marcar.
C Algunos competidores solicitan reglas más claras.

30 Patrick cree que sus habilidades particulares como piloto son el resultado de
A la forma en que fue entrenado.
B el hecho de que es aventurero por naturaleza.
C la cantidad de experiencia que tiene.

10. VERB IN PARENTHESES

Jimin is having an appointment at this moment.
Selena Gomez goes to the company every day.
11.
IS THIS REALLY A PET?
All parrots have one thing in ... (1) common: They are wild creatures. Unlike domesticated
dogs and cats that have been bred in captivity ... (2) FOR thousands of years, and are
genetically programmed to accept us and to live with us ... ON (3) our terms, most parrots
have been breeding readily in captivity for only the last 15 years. In ...ALL (4) probability,
 39parrot that you purchase today from a breeder
the parents or grandparents of the hand-fed baby
or pet-store were wild-caught, imported birds.
A baby parrot born in captivity may be tame, but it is still far better equipped psychically and
emotionally to ...DEAL (5) with life in the wild than with life as someone's pet. A parrot may
live 30 to 60 years or more, so it is a ...LIFETIME (6) job teaching it to successfully and
happily coexist with people. Someone unprepared for this kind of commitment would be
better ... OF(7) with a more common ...COMPANION (8) animal.
THE MAKING OF TIPPING POINT

Match to make sentences.

1 I think ………… I’m going to buy the new Racetrack CD
2 I’m thinking ………… of getting Dad a CD for his birthday
3 Phil’s looking ………… for his glasses. Have you seen them?
4 Phil looks ………… like he needs a holiday!

5 Claire has ………… darker hair than her sister.

6 Claire is having ………… a haircut at the moment.

7 Andy is ………… not old enough to drive a car.

8 Andy is being ………… very annoying at the moment!

A. Circle the correct word or phrase.

1 Elizabeth usually goes / is usually going to 40
bed at around eleven o’clock.
2 Dan talks / is talking on the other phone right now.
3 We don’t eat / aren’t eating any meat at the moment as we’re both on a diet.
4 Does air travel get / Is air travel getting increasingly safe?
5 My mum calls / is calling me every weekend without fail.
6 How much do babysitters generally earn / are babysitters generally earning?
7 You always come / You’re always coming up with excuses for not having done your
homework. It’s so annoying!
8 I don’t go / I’m not going out much during the week but I always try / I’m always
trying to go out somewhere on Saturday night.
9 No, the train does stop / is stopping at Cirencester on Saturdays.
10 My mum takes / is taking part in ice-skating competitions almost every weekend.

B. Rewrite correctly. Change the words or phrases in bold.

1 My dad is often getting up late on Saturday mornings.
……………………………………..
2 Are you speaking any other languages apart from English?
……………………………………..
3 I already buy all my Christmas presents and it’s only October!
……………………………………..
4 It’s the first time I’m ever having a party at home.
……………………………………..
5 Actually, I think Darren does works quite hard sometimes.
……………………………………..
6 Carlo is never eating Chinese food before.
……………………………………..
7 Sean already books a table for tonight.
……………………………………..
8 Needs Melanie any help painting her new flat?
……………………………………..
Answer
1 often gets up 2 Do you speak
3 I’ve already bought 4 I’ve ever had
5 works/does work 6 has never eaten
7 Sean has/Sean’s already booked
8 Does Melanie need

C. Complete using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1 It’s the first time ……………………… (I / ever / eat) octopus!
2 Sandy ……………………… (not / see) his sister since she went to university.
3 They ……………………… (go) on holiday to Spain and won’t be back until the end of the
month.
4 Poor Tracy! She ……………………… (write) that essay for hours now and she still hasn’t
finished!
5 ……………………… (you / ever / meet) anyone famous?
6 ……………………… (I / try) to get in touch with Jenny all morning but I can’t find her
anywhere.
7 ……………………… (I / not finish) the book yet so I can’t tell you what happens.
8 ……………………… (you / already / decide) where you’re going this summer?
9 ……………………… (We / live) here for the last six years.
10 ……………………… (I / never / hear) such nonsense!
Answer 41
1 I’ve ever eaten 2 hasn’t seen
3 have gone 4 has been writing
5 Have you ever met 6 I’ve been trying
7 I’ve been trying 8 Have you already decided
9 We’ve lived/been living 10 I’ve never heard

D. Complete using the words in the box.

already • before • ever • for • just • rarely • since • so • still • yet
1 Have you ………………… dreamt of winning the lottery?
2 I haven’t worked out how to set the timer on the video ………………… .
3 My dad’s lived in the same house ………………… he was born.
4 The film’s only been on ………………… a couple of minutes.
5 Bruce has knocked three men out of the competition ………………… far.
6 I ………………… get the chance to get any exercise – I’m just too busy.
7 He’s only ………………… got home.
8 It’s eleven o’clock and Todd ………………… hasn’t come home. Where could he be?
9 I’ve never met Ruth ………………… . What’s she like?
10 Have you finished …………………? That was quick!
Answer
1 ever 2 yet 3 since 4 for 5 so
6 rarely 7 just 8 still 9 before 10 already

E. Choose the correct answer.

1 Ian ………… a shower at the moment, so could you call back in about half an hour?

B is taking

2 ………… to Ipswich before?

C Have you ever been

3 I ………… to all the local newspapers and TV stations to complain.

C have already written

4 ………… TV for the last four hours? Turn it off and get some exercise!

D Have you been watching

5 Eric, ………… hockey competitively or just for fun?
A do you usually play

6 That’s the first time ………… an answer right today!

C I have got
7 Jessica has ………… left, I’m afraid.
A already

8 Dan ………… in the living room while we redecorate his bedroom.

B is sleeping
 42 often.
9 Unfortunately, Simone ………… a day off very
A doesn’t get

10 Actually, I ………… a cup of tea first thing every morning but then I switch to coffee.
A do drink

Answer
1 B 2 C 3 C 4 D 5 A 6 C 7 A 8 B 9 A 10 A

F. Complete using the correct form of the words in the box.

be • disagree • do • include • know • look • see • seem • understand
Ancient aviators?
Everyone (1) ………………… that humans have been flying for only a few hundred years. But
(2) ………………… it possible that ancient civilizations also had the ability and technology to
fly?
In the Nazcan Desert in southern Peru, there are hundreds of lines which an ancient culture
drew in the dust. On the ground, they just (3) ………………… like straight lines. But when
you (4) ………………… them from the air, you (5) ………………… exactly what they are.
They are incredible and enormous pictures. The pictures (6) ………………… animals, birds
and symbols.
One bizarre theory, which most mainstream scientists (7) ………………… with, is that the
people who made the lines thousands and thousands of years ago flew above the lines in
balloons. It (8) ………………… incredible, but a few people (9) ………………… believe it’s
possible.
Answer
1 knows 2 is 3 look 4 see
5 understand/know/see
6 include 7 disagree 8 seems 9 do

G. Match to make sentences.

1 I think …………
2 I’m thinking …………
3 Phil’s looking …………
4 Phil looks …………
5 Claire has …………
6 Claire is having …………
7 Andy is …………
8 Andy is being …………
A darker hair than her sister.
B I’m going to buy the new Racetrack CD.
C a haircut at the moment.
D for his glasses. Have you seen them?
E not old enough to drive a car.
F of getting Dad a CD for his birthday.
G very annoying at the moment!
H like he needs a holiday!
Answer
1B 2F 3D 4H 5A 6C 7E 8G
H. Find the extra word.
International friends
(1) I’ve been to travelling round Europe all summer. It’s the first time I’ve (2) ever been going
abroad, and I’ve had a fantastic time! I’ve seen (3) loads of interesting places and I have to also
made loads of new friends. (4) I’ve been decided to stay in touch with them now I’m back. One
of (5) them, Giselle, is French. She was making43 on holiday too. We now send (6) text messages
are to each other all the time. They’re usually in English (7) because my French isn’t very
good! I’m planning to have visit her in (8) France next year sometime. I hope I can. I am love
meeting people from (9) other countries! I want to have had lots of friends from all over the
world! (10) Travelling certainly broadens the mind but it also is broadens your circle of
friends!
Answer
1 to 2 going 3 to 4 been 5 making
6 are 7 have 8 am 9 had 10 is
I. Write one word in each gap.
Holiday Blues
‘You’ve (1) …………………… looking at that timetable for the last ten minutes. It can’t be
that confusing!’ said Sheila angrily.
‘I (2) …………………… wish you’d be quiet! I’ve (3) …………………… a splitting
headache thanks to you!’ replied Matt.
‘Mum! Dad! Please!’ said Alison. ‘You’re both (4) …………………… very silly. (5)
…………………… is no point at all in blaming each other. That’s not going to help us find out
what time the next train to Budapest is due to leave.’
‘You (6) …………………… quite right, darling. I (7) …………………… sorry,’ said Sheila.
‘Me too,’ mumbled Matt. ‘Now, let’s have another look at this timetable. Well, it (8)
…………………… like we (9) …………………… definitely missed the last train today. That
was the 18.20 we just missed, wasn’t it?’
‘I (10) …………………… so,’ said Sheila. ‘I mean, it did leave at 18.20. Whether it’s actually
going to Budapest or not is another question.’
‘Well, one thing is (11) …………………… in doubt,’ said Matt.
‘What’s that?’ asked Sheila and Alison together.
‘This is the worst holiday we’ve (12) …………………… been on,’ said Matt. ‘Next year,
we’re going to try something far less adventurous.’
‘Agreed!’ said Sheila and Alison.
Answer
1 been 2 do/really 3 got 4 being
5 There 6 are 7 am 8 looks/seems
9 have 10 think 11 not 12 ever
J. Complete each second sentence using the word give, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
1 What’s the price of the tickets, Jimmy? much
How ……………………………………………, Jimmy?
2 Are these your trainers? to
Do …………………………………………… you?
3 Sasha’s not keen on team sports at all. like
Sasha …………………………………………… team sports at all.
4 It’s only her second time in a recording studio. been
She …………………………………………… in a recording studio once before.
5 We got here three hours ago. have
We …………………………………………… three hours.
6 I started writing this hours ago and it’s still not right. writing
I …………………………………………… hours and it’s still not right.
7 This is my first experience of flying alone. time
It is the first …………………………………………… alone.
8 Sharon’s in the bath at the moment. a
Sharon …………………………………………… at the moment.
9 Paul enjoys surprises apart from on his birthday. does
Paul …………………………………………… surprises, just not on his birthday!
 Answer 44
1 much do the tickets cost/ much are the tickets
2 these trainers belong to
3 does not/doesn’t like
4 has only been
5 have been here (for)
6 have been writing this for
7 time I have flown
8 is having a bath
9 does enjoy

LISTEN AUDIOS
Exercise 1
1. Listen to an interview about Dan Cooper’s disappearance. Number the topics in the
order you hear them. There is one extra topic that you do not need.
the river ____
Dan Cooper’s ‘wife’ ____
airport security ____
the pilot of the Boeing 727 ____
the parachute ____
the money ____
2. What evidence is there for the opinions below? Listen again and check.
1 Dan Cooper wasn’t his real name.
2 He worked in the aircraft industry.
3 He survived the jump.
4 He didn’t survive the jump.
5 Someone helped him.
Answers
1
the river 5 Dan Cooper’s ‘wife’ 2 airport security 1
the parachute 3 the money 4
extra topic: the pilot of the Boeing 727
2
1 We know that Dan Cooper wasn’t his real name. That was easy to check and there were no
Dan Coopers who’d gone missing.
2 He knew a lot about planes and he also knew how to parachute, so he may have been a
retired pilot or he may have had some job to do with aircraft. Certainly someone with inside
knowledge.
3 We know that what he did was possible, because not long afterwards a stuntman repeated
exactly what he’d done – successfully. And quite a few things suggest that he did land safely.
4 In 1980 a boy found some of the money buried in a riverbank … so people thought that he
might have drowned in the river.
5 In 1982 a woman claimed that he was her husband, who’d just died. She said she’d found
him in 1972 hiding in her garden with a broken foot and they’d fallen in love and got married.

Exercise 2
1. Listen to Louise and Terry. They both decided to pursue their dreams. Match the
speakers with the pictures. They both made one change that was the same. What was it?
 45

2. Listen again. What reasons do Louise and Terry give for making their change?
Answers
1
Picture 1: Louise
Picture 2: Terry
They both gave up their jobs to pursue a dream.
2
Louise: She’s always been fascinated by Africa, but a holiday there wasn’t enough. Her
company allowed her six months off work but she wanted to go for a whole year. So she
resigned from her job.
Terry: He didn’t like the atmosphere at work and he felt that he could do a much better job than
his manager. He realised that people preferred to have a technician go round to their house to
fix computer problems, so he set up his own business.
Audioscripts
3. Listen to the second parts of their stories. What happened next to Louise and Terry?
Audio Player:0
4. Listen again. Complete the table.
What problem did he/she
What regrets does he/she have?
experience?
Louise
Terry
Answers
What problem did he/she
What regrets does he/she have?
experience?
The room where she stayed was She wishes she had checked the living
crowded. conditions before leaving.
Louise
She hasn’t been able to get a job She wishes she had saved more money
since getting back. before going.
He wishes he had done more market
Things were hard at first. He
research.
wasn’t making enough money.
He wishes he had checked out other
Terry Setting up a business was much
companies doing the same work.
harder than he had thought it
He wishes he had done a course on
would be.
starting a small business.

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. The tutor wants to speak to Tessa in his office. Why does he want to
see her?
Audio Player
2. Answer the questions with the adjectives in the box.
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delighted pleased surprised worried
1 How does Tessa feel at first?
2 How does she feel after she hears the news?
3 How does the tutor feel? Why?
Answers
1
The tutor wants to tell Tessa she has won the photography competition.
2
1 surprised 2 delighted 3 pleased
Audioscripts
3. Listen to Part 2. Which of these things are they celebrating?
Audio Player
00:00
Audio Player
1 It’s Sam’s birthday.
2 Tom and Becky have got married.
3 Tom and Becky have found a flat.
4 The café is making more money.
5 Emma has got a job.
4. Answer these questions. Listen again if necessary.
1 What was Tom’s ‘quick decision’?
2 Why does Sam thank Emma and Phil?
Answers
3
3, 4
4
1 Paying a deposit on the flat (without asking Becky first).
2 He thanks Emma for her cooking; he thanks Phil for his idea to stay open late and serve
meals.

5. Listen to Part 3. They celebrate three more things. What are they?
Audio Player
Audio Player
6. Which person …?
1 invites everyone to a celebration
2 cuts the cake
3 offers to buy everyone coffee
4 admires Phil’s novel
5 admires Tessa’s photos
Answers
5
Tessa won the photography competition.
Phil has finished his novel.
Tom and Becky have set a date for the wedding.

6
1 Tom 2 Sam 3 Phil 4 Tessa 5 Phil
Audioscripts
Exercise 4
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1. Listen to five people talking about recent events. Match people 1-5 with situations a-e.
Audio Player
Audio Player
1 John
2 Martha
3 Geno
4 Barry
5 Emil
a a car accident
b a work meeting
c an interview for a university place
d losing an object
e meeting someone on the street
2. Listen to the five people again. Match the emotions in the box with the people. There
are three extra words you do not need.
angry confident exhausted fortunate
not hopeful regretful surprised worried
1 John __________
2 Martha __________
3 Geno __________
4 Barry __________
5 Emil __________
Answers
1
1c 2d 3e 4a 5b

2
1 confident 2 not hopeful 3 surprised
4 fortunate 5 angry

Exercise 1
1. Listen to Toby and Rosie talk about inventions. Which medical invention and which
food invention do they talk about?
Audio Player
Audio Player
2. Listen again and answer the questions.
1 What did the scientist do with the meat?
2 Why’s this meat better for the environment?
3 What does Rosie suggest that Toby does to reduce crop production?
4 What does Rosie say about the taste of the meat?
5 Why does Rosie think it’s strange that Toby’s worried about global warming?
Answers
1
medical invention: electronic skin
food invention: synthetic meat

2
1 He ate it online.
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2 It is much more efficient to grow meat in a laboratory, and about 30% of the Earth’s surface
is used for growing crops to feed animals for meat.
3 She suggests he becomes a vegetarian.
4 It has no flavour, because there is no fat or blood in it.
5 Because he drives to work every day rather than catch the bus.

Exercise 2
1. In 2012, Swedish director Malik Bendjelloul made a documentary about Rodriguez’s
life. Listen to two friends talking about the documentary. Which of the sentences are
true?
Audio Player0:00
Audio Player
00:00
Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

1 The two South African reporters decided to make a film.

2 No one is South Africa really knew Rodriguez.
3 The Swedish director went to talk to Rodriguez.
4 The director did the last bit of filming himself.
2. Listen again. What reasons does the speaker give for these things?
1 The director was travelling to different countries.
2 The director wanted to tell Rodriguez’s story.
3 Rodriguez didn’t say much in the interviews.
4 Parts of the film weren’t filmed with a camera.
5 A lot of people now know about Rodriguez.
Answers
1
3, 4

2
1 He was backpacking round the world.
2 People called him a living legend, as big as the Rolling Stones, he’d sold about 1.5 million
records in South Africa.
3 He seems to be a very shy, modest kind of person.
4 The director ran out of money while he was doing the film.
5 The documentary has won loads of prizes from all around the world; now the whole world
knows about Rodriguez.

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. Answer the questions.
Audio Player
1 Who has organised a surprise?
2 How does Becky feel about it?
3 Do you think Becky knows where she is?
Answers
1 Tom
2 nervous
3 Not at first, then she recognises the block of flats.
2. Listen to Part 2 and answer the questions. 49
Audio Player
Audio Player
1 What has Tom done?
2 How does Becky feel about it?
3. Listen again. Answer the questions.
1 How did Tom manage to get the flat?
2 What did Tom do earlier in the afternoon?
3 Why’s Becky a little annoyed?
4 What things does Becky like about the flat?
5 Why didn’t Becky guess?
6 What two documents do Tom and Becky have to sign?
Answers
2
1 Tom has taken Becky to the flat they wanted, and he has paid a deposit on it.
2 Becky is surprised and pleased.

3
1 The people who took the flat changed their minds.
2 He paid a deposit.
3 Becky thinks he should have asked her first.
4 The space, the view, the well-designed kitchen.
5 Tom drove a different route to the flat.
6 The lease for the flat and the marriage licence.

Exercise 4
1. Listen to people talking about four alternative treatments. What treatment does each
person talk about? Match them with the photos.
Audio Player
Audio Player

2. Listen again and answer the questions for all the speakers.
1 Why did the person try this treatment?
2 What did the doctor/therapist do?
3 Does the speaker feel positive or negative about it?
4 Do we know if the treatment worked?
Answers
1
1 photo 2 2 photo 3 3 photo 1 4 photo 4

2
1 1 really bad headaches
 2 a friend had a bad cough 50
3 bad pains in the knees
4 a friend wanted to give up smoking
2 1 asked questions for an hour, gave little white tablets
2 took something that belonged to the patient, turned dials on a box
3 put needles all round the patient’s knee
4 sat the patient in a comfortable chair, then hypnotised (counted to 20 and fell into a deep
sleep)

3 1 positive 2 negative 3 positive 4 positive

4 1 we don’t know 2 we don’t know 3 it worked 4 it worked

Exercise 5
1. Listen to a conversation between a doctor and a patient. Match the three things the
patient asks about 1-3 with the advice the doctor gives a-c.
Audio Player
Audio Player
1 cough
2 injuries from a bike accident
3 injections for a trip abroad
a Speak to somebody else.
b Come back if the problem doesn’t go away.
c Use some medicine.
2. Listen again and tick (✓) the correct answers.
1 How long has the patient had his cough?
a for two days
b for four days
c for a few weeks
2 What does the doctor say about the patient’s cold?
a It will probably go away on its own.
b It will probably cause a chest infection later.
c It may be caused by having several colds at the same time.
3 What does the doctor say about the patient’s bike accident?
a The patient probably wasn’t seriously injured as he didn’t pass out.
b The patient did not do the right thing after having the accident.
c The patient should go to hospital now for further checks.
4 What does the doctor say the patient should do now?
a Avoid using the bike until next week.
b Avoid using the bike for several weeks.
c Do the race, but very slowly.
5 What will the patient need to do if he needs injections for his holiday?
a Return to the doctor.
b Get the injections from someone at reception.
c Get the injections from a nurse.
Answers
1
1b 2c 3a

2
1b 2a 3b 4b 5c

Exercise 1
 51 finance. Tick (✓) the topics you hear.
1. Listen to a radio programme about personal
Audio Player
1 saving for retirement
2 credit card debt
3 investment plans
4 paying off debt
5 personal loans
6 personal spending
2. Listen again.
Complete the table.
Jacob Sophie
Caller’s problem
Mia’s advice
Answers
1
2✓ 3✓ 4✓ 5✓ 6✓
2
Jacob Sophie
She has her savings in a long-
He’d like to start saving for a
term interest account and she
Caller’s problem home, but never seems to save
wants to know if there is a better
much money.
place to put her money.
Transfer his credit card debt to
She should pay off her student
one with low interest and then
loan before worrying about
Mia’s advice start paying it off as fast as
investments, because she is
possible. Then cut up his new
paying interest on that.
credit card.

Exercise 2
1. Listen to four people saying what they would have done. Which person would have …?
Audio Player
1 opened the letter and used the tickets
2 opened the letter, then posted it
3 taken no notice of the letter
4 posted the letter without opening it
2. Listen again. What is the main point that each speaker makes? Choose a or b.
Speaker 1
a You shouldn’t open letters that aren’t addressed to you.
b The person who lost the letter was very careless.
Speaker 2
a It must be great to go to the Closing Ceremony at the Olympics.
b You can’t enjoy an event if the tickets are stolen.
Speaker 3
a If you find a ticket, it’s OK to keep it for yourself.
b You can’t be sure what’s in an envelope, so it’s better to check.
Speaker 4
a It can be dangerous to pick up an envelope in the street.
b Someone else might want the ticket more. 52
Answers
1
1 Speaker 3 2 Speaker 2 3 Speaker 4 4 Speaker 1

2
Speaker 1 a Speaker 2 b Speaker 3 b Speaker 4 a

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Parts 1 and 2. What’s the problem with each person?
Audio Player
00:00
00:00
Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

1 Becky has just heard they …

a can’t afford the flat
b didn’t get the flat.
2 Sam’s about to …
a talk to the bank manager about a loan.
b tell Becky he can’t afford to employ her any more.
2. Listen to Parts 1 and 2 again. Are the sentences true or false?
Part 1
1 Another person acted more quickly to get the flat.
2 Tom tried calling Becky earlier.
3 Becky is confident they can find another place.
Part 2
4 Sam will be away from the café for about an hour.
5 He wants to buy new furniture for the café.
6 Becky thinks the changes in the café have been good.
Answers
1
1b 2a

2
Part 1: 1 T 2 F – Tom tried calling the estate agent. 3 T
Part 2: 4 T 5 F – he wants to buy a new cooker and a fridge. 6 T

3. Listen to Part 3. Sam and Tom meet by chance. How have their experiences been
similar?
Audio Player
4. Listen again and answer the questions. 53
1 How does Sam feel about his meeting at the bank?
2 What’s Tom’s reaction to his visit to the estate agent’s?
3 What was Sam’s experience of finding the right place for the café?
4 How do Sam and Tom respond to each other in this scene?
Answers
3
Both missed out on something they wanted.

4
1 unsure
2 unsure
3 Someone else got it first, then changed their mind.
4 They sympathise with each other.

5. When Tom returns to his office, he finds a voicemail message. Listen to Part 4 and
answer the questions.
Audio Player
1 Who’s the message from?
2 What’s it about?
3 What’s the telephone number?
Answers
1 Katie
2 Katie says that something interesting’s just come up.
3 249 456

Exercise 4
1. Listen to Paul and Zoe talking about the TV programme. Are the sentences true or
false?
Audio Player
1 Paul thinks the programme shows people how to commit crime.
2 The man’s niece went looking for the credit card statement.
3 Zoe isn’t sure the niece did the right thing.
4 The man talked about how frightened he was by the theft.
5 Paul didn’t like the attitude of the presenter.
6 Zoe thinks the programme could be seen as useful advice.
7 Paul thinks the presenter had an original point of view.
Answers
1 T 2 F – she saw it by accident.
3 T 4 F – he hardly spoke.
5 T 6 T 7 F – Paul thinks that everyone knows this.

Exercise 5
1. Listen to a radio programme about local crimes. Put the events in the order they
happened.
Audio Player
___ burglaries
___ a successful arrest
___ a robbery in a shop
___ shoplifting
2. Listen to the programme again and tick (✓) 54the correct answers.
1 Which of the following statements is true about calling the programme to give information?
a You need to give your name.
b You may earn money if the information is useful.
c The first person you speak to when you call is a police officer.
2 What is suggested about the two men who came in the shop in Rhona Stevens’s report?
a They were both probably involved in the robbery.
b The first man didn’t realise what the second man was doing.
c The left the shop at the same time.
3 What do we learn about the theft at the electronics store?
a Nobody in the store knew about it.
b The thief attacked a young woman.
c It happened at night.
4 What does Inspector Jones say when talking about the burglaries?
a The burglars took as much jewellery as they did electrical items.
b Some of the burglaries could have been avoided.
c The burglaries have happened in houses quite far apart from each other.
5 What does the presenter say about the criminals responsible for crimes previously discussed
on the programme?
a No one has gone to prison.
b Listeners have helped the police to identify them.
c Some of the crimes still haven’t been solved.
Answers
1
3, 4, 1, 2
2
1b 2a 3c 4b 5b

Exercise 1
1. Listen to the interview. What are the two main ideas of a ‘smart city’ Choose two of the
answers below.
1 People in it have a good quality of life.
2 It responds to people’s needs.
3 It encourages people to have new ideas.
2. Listen again. What new information do you hear about …?
1 traffic in London, UK
2 parking in Dublin, Ireland
3 energy use in Masdar, UAE
4 daily life in Songdo, South Korea
Answers
1
1, 2
2
1 A system where they monitor cars, public transport system with a single card.
2 A system which monitors traffic congestion and tells drivers where they can find a free
parking space.
3 The whole city is powered by solar panels, public transport is electric, a 100% sustainable
city.
4 Residents have a 15-minute walk across a park to work and they can use the park in their
lunch break.

3. Listen to Daniela and Richard talking about the cities they live in. Answer the
questions.
Audio Player 55

1 Do they like living there? Why / Why not?

2 Do they think it fits the idea of a ‘smart city’?
4. Which of these points do Daniela and Richard make? Listen again to check.
Daniela
1 In many American cities, people work in the centre but live outside the city.
2 The centre of Munich is quite a relaxing place to be.
3 Munich has serious problems with traffic congestion.
Richard
4 Bangkok is disorganised but full of life.
5 It’s easy to find places to sit and relax in the city centre.
6 The centre of Bangkok is too expensive for ordinary people to live there.
Answers
1
1 Daniela: Yes, it’s been developed to suit the people who live there.
Richard: Yes, it’s so full of life and there are people everywhere.
2 Daniela: yes
Richard: no
2
1, 2, 4

Exercise 2
1. Listen to Antonia and Rob talk about house renovations. Do they feel the same about
renovating?
Audio Player
2. Listen again. Answer the questions for each person, Antonia and Rob.
1 What changes has he/she made?
2 What’s the result?
3 What will? he/she do next
Answers
1
No. Antonia is addicted to renovating and wants to do more. Rob has started some renovating
but can’t finish it.
2
1 Antonia: pulled out the original kitchen cabinet and replaced it; uncovered the original
fireplace and chimney; repainted the kitchen; knocked down the dividing wall between the
dining room and the sitting room
Rob: knocked down the wall between his cellar and his garage
2 Antonia: a lovely homestyle kitchen that she’s really satisfied with
Rob: it looks like a worksite
3 Antonia: the bedroom and the bathroom
Rob: finish it off

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. Where are Becky and Tessa and what are they doing?
Audio Player
2. Listen again and make notes on the topics below.
1 Tessa’s photo
2 the photo competition
3 Tessa’s feelings about the competition
4 Becky’s meeting with Tom
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1 Tessa’s photo: good angle, could use it for the competition
2 the photo competition: it’s free, £500 prize
3 Tessa’s feelings about the competition: can’t be bothered
4 Becky’s meeting with Tom: estate agent, rent a flat after they are married, 12 o’clock
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3. Listen to Part 2. Which sentence describes what happens?
Audio Player
1 The estate agent is positive about the flat and Tom and Becky like parts of the flat.
2 Tom and Becky like the flat, but they think it’s too small and the estate agent agrees with
them.
3 The estate agent is positive about the flat, but Tom and Becky think it’s awful.
4. How does the estate agent describe the flat? Choose the words or phrases for each
room.
cosy a nice view quiet practical
good-sized perfect convenient
1 the living room
2 the bedroom
3 the kitchen
5. According to Tom and Becky, what problems does the flat have?
Answers
3
3
4
1 good-sized, a nice view
2 perfect, cosy, quiet
3 practical, convenient
5
It’s tiny, too noisy, and it smelt damp.

6. Listen to Part 3. How is this flat different from the one in Part 2? Do Tom and Becky
take the flat?
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7. Are the sentences true or false? Listen again and check.
1 The flat has been on the market for a few weeks.
2 Becky is worried it’s too expensive for them.
3 Tom and Becky start thinking about how to arrange the flat.
4 Two other people have expressed interest in the flat.
5 Tom needs time to decide what to do.
Answers
6
It’s lovely.
No, Tom will let the estate agent know this afternoon.
7
1 F – it has just come on the market
2T
3T
4 F – they’ve had one other enquiry
5T

Exercise 4
 57 mall planned for their local area. Is each
1. Listen to six people talking about a shopping
person in favour (F) of the plan, against (A) or do they have mixed views (M)?
Audio Player

2. Listen again. What reasons does each person give for his/her point of view? Make
notes. Use the words/phrases in the box to help you.
progress living space convenient
safe the price you pay part of a chain
Answers
1
1F 2M 3A 4M 5F 6A
2
1 A mall is going to ruin this neighbourhood. Why can’t they create a nice green living space
instead?
2 It’s going to be really convenient to have plenty of shops nearby.
3 This will change the neighbourhood. It’ll make it a lot busier and noisier. But I guess that’s
the price you pay for convenience.
4 There’ll be a large number of the same old shops. Everything’s part of a chain these days. I
wouldn’t mind if they had a few more interesting shops in the mall.
5 But a new supermarket and lots of shops? That’s progress – it’ll be great.
6 We’ll have so many people and traffic passing through our streets. I really don’t know how
safe it’ll be to live here. I’m thinking about my children.

Exercise 5
1. Listen to a conversation between two friends, Sam and Julie. Underline the correct
words to complete the sentences.
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1 Sam lives in the city centre / outside the city centre.
2 Julie lives in the city centre / outside the city centre.
3 Sam and Julie are completely / generally / not at all satisfied with where they live.
2. Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
1 Julie wanted to use public transport to meet Sam, but it wasn’t practical.
2 Sam is able to travel to the city centre from his home without difficulty.
3 Julie and Sam do not agree about how good the entertainment opportunities in the centre
are.
4 Sam and Julie do not agree about the level of pollution where Julie lives.
5 Sam doesn’t go to the parks in the centre because they’re too far from his flat.
6 Julie is considering moving back to the city centre again.
7 Julie and Sam agree that for people living in the city centre, life is faster than for people
who travel in every day.
8 Julie and Sam agree that they are both lucky to live where they live.
Answers
1
1 in the city centre 2 outside the city centre 3 generally
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True: 1, 2, 4, 8; False: 3, 5, 6, 7

Exercise 1
1. Listen to two tourists, Di and Bernie. Which places below do they mention? Do they
have the same idea about sightseeing tours?
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2. Listen again and answer the questions.

Di
1 Why did Di join a tour?
2 What was her impression of the organisation of the tour?
3 Where did she want to spend more time?
4 What did she and her friend Sue do in Italy?
Bernie
1 How many people did Bernie go travelling with?
2 What was the problem with guidebooks and maps?
3 Why did they almost have an accident in Paris?
4 What was disappointing about the Mona Lisa?
Answers
1
Di mentions the Schönbrunn Palace, Vienna.
Bernie mentions the Louvre, Paris.
Di thinks the people organising these tours try to include too much in the timetable. Bernie
thinks that sightseeing tours would mean you get to see a bit more and don’t waste time
working things out.
2
Di
1 She was travelling on her own and thought it would be a good way to meet other people.
2 The people organising the tour try to include too much in the timetable.
3 In the maze at the Schönbrunn Palace.
4 They spent a week in a hotel in Rome and then went to Florence and Venice.
Bernie
1 three other friends
2 The information in them didn’t match reality.
3 They were driving on the wrong side of the road.
4 There were lots of people in the room taking pictures on their phones, and he couldn’t really
see the painting.

Exercise 2
1. Listen to the first part of an interview with a language expert. Then answer these
questions.
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1 What languages are most in danger of disappearing?
2 What is a ‘language hotspot’?
Answers
1 ‘Small’ languages, such as tribal languages in Northern Australia.
2 An area where there are many languages but they’re spoken by very few people.

2. Listen to the rest of the interview with Professor Barnett, who tries to preserve
endangered languages. Answer these questions.
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1 Does it matter if small languages die out …?
● to the people who speak that language
● to the wider world
2 Isn’t it a good idea for everyone to learn a global language?
3 Is it possible to stop languages from dying out?
3. Listen again. Tick (✓) the points he makes.
1 No one feels happy about their language dying out.
2 Languages are just as important as buildings.
3 You can translate everything from one language to another.
4 You can learn a ‘big’ language and still keep your own language.
5 It’s not good for children to be bilingual.
6 Children are the key to keeping languages alive.
7 Technology can stop languages dying out.
Answers
2
1 Yes, it is part of your identity.
Yes, we’re losing part of human culture.
2 No, you can keep your own ‘small’ language and learn a ‘big’ language.
3 Yes, if we want to enough.
3
1✓ 2✓ 4✓ 6✓ 7✓

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. What is the favour?
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00:00
Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

2. Listen to Part 1 again. Answer the questions.

1 What do Sam and Emma want to do?
2 How does Sam feel about asking Becky?
3 How do Sam and Emma feel afterwards?
Answers
1
Sam and Emma ask Becky to do them a favour. They’d like her to look after the café at the
weekend.
2
1 go away for a long weekend (to Paris)
2 reluctant, nervous
3 relieved, grateful
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3. Listen to Part 2. Why … ?
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1 Tessa has come to visit Becky at the café
2 Phil is saying ‘great’
3 Becky is saying ‘sorry’
4. Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
1 Tessa is interested in science fiction.
2 She asks Phil if she can read his book.
3 Tessa suggests that she and Becky begin their photography project.
4 Tessa offers to make sandwiches at the café.
5 Becky suggests that Tessa works in the café every Saturday.
Answers
3
1 To return Becky’s notes.
2 Because he has a great idea for the story.
3 She can’t start the assignment this weekend (because she is working).
4
1 T 2 F – she asks Phil to tell her his ideas.
3 T 4 F – she offers to clear tables.
5 F – she doesn’t suggest this.

Exercise 4
1. Listen to Kirsten and John telling a friend about a trip to the Grand Canyon. Which of
these topics do they not talk about?
Audio Player
the people the views camping birds
cars the desert cowboys meals
2. Listen again and answer the questions.
1 How did they travel?
2 What is unusual about the Mojave Desert?
3 Where did they stay: the first night? the second night? What do they say about it?
4 What two events did they watch at the Grand Canyon?
5 Where did they go next?
Answers
1
cars
meals
2
1 They drove.
2 It’s a salt desert.
3 They camped. The first night was very uncomfortable because there was no airbed. For the
second night, they were lucky to find a place.
4 They saw the sun rise and saw a condor.
5 They went to Las Vegas.

Exercise 5
1. Listen to the podcast and tick (✓) the topics that the people mention.
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Mike Samantha Louise

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sports
music
food
2. Listen again and tick (✓) the correct answers.
1 Which reason does the presenter not give for why people go on ‘staycations’?
a to save money
b to find things near where you live
c to have a chance to do work around the house
2 What does Mike say about what made the staycation special?
a the visits to the exhibition and the coast
b the small changes to how he spent his day
c the fact he wasn’t staying in a hotel
3 What do we learn about Mike and his wife?
a They don’t normally eat breakfast together.
b They always like to have a cooked breakfast.
c They don’t have a TV.
4 Which of the following statements is true about Samantha’s staycation?
a She didn’t do everything she had originally planned to do.
b She did more activity than she planned.
c She repeated some of the activities on different days.
5 What does Samantha say about the food she ate?
a She never ate a takeaway.
b She ate takeaways several times.
c She only ate a takeaway once.
6 What do we learn about Louise’s children during their staycation?
a They didn’t think the staycation was different from normal holidays.
b They were unable to follow a rule Louise had made.
c They did sport every day.
7 Which of the guests would recommend a staycation to the listeners?
a Mike and Samantha
b Mike and Louise
c all three guests
Answers
1
sports: Samantha, Louise
music: Mike, Louise
food: Mike, Samantha, Louise
2
1c 2b 3a 4a 5b 6b 7c

Exercise 1
1. Listen. Complete the sentences.
Audio Player
WHAT ARE YOUR CHANCES?
Chance of living to be 100 (man): 1 in _________
Chance of living to be 100 (woman): 1 in _________
Chance of having a road accident: 1 in _________
Chance of winning the lottery: 1 in _________
Chance of being in a plane crash: 1 in _________
2. According to the speaker, how can you increase 62 your chances of doing these things?
Listen again and check.
1 surviving a plane crash
2 getting to the airport safety
3 living to be 100
Answers
1
Chance of living to be 100 (man): 1 in 6
Chance of living to be 100 (woman): 1 in 4
Chance of having a road accident: 1 in 8,000
Chance of winning the lottery: 1 in 18 million
Chance of being in a plane crash: 1 in a million
2
1 Sit at the back of the plane or over the wing, near the exit.
2 The safest way to travel is to take a train to the airport.
3 Live in a country with modern medicine, like Japan.

Exercise 2
1. Martha’s going to Antarctica to do research on Adelie penguins. She talks to her friend
Joe about her work. Listen to answer the questions.
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00:00
Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

1 How well does Joe understand Martha’s research?

2 Are his questions serious or light-hearted?
3 What do we learn about the personality of the penguins?
4 Why is the research important?
2. Listen again. Number the actions in the correct order from 1 to 5.
___ the eggs are laid
___ tags are put on the penguins
___ penguins get into pairs
___ Martha arrives in Antarctica
___ penguin chicks are born
Answers
1
1 not very well
2 light-hearted
3 They’re full of attitude and can be quite aggressive.
4 The research can tell scientists a lot about what’s happening in the Antarctic ecosystem as
well as the rest of the planet.
2
1 penguins get into pairs
2 Martha arrives in Antarctica
3 the eggs are laid
4 penguin chicks are born
5 tags are put on the penguins

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. Put four of these events in63the correct order. One event doesn’t appear
in the scene. Which is it?
Audio Player
00:00
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___ Sam talks about money.

___ Becky offers to help.
___ Phil finishes his chapter.
___ Phil asks about Tessa.
___ Phil suggests staying open longer.
2. Answer the questions. Listen again and check.
1 Why is Sam worried?
2 What are the problems with serving meals?
3 Why does Phil think serving meals is a good idea?
4 What does Phil want to know about Tessa?
Answers
1
1 Phil finishes his chapter.
2 Sam talks about money.
3 Phil suggests staying open longer.
4 Phil asks about Tessa.
2
1 The café isn’t making enough money.
2 They need to hire a cook and set up the kitchen properly.
3 It will bring extra money.
4 If she goes to the same college as Becky.

3. Listen to Part 2. Which of these topics are Sam and Emma talking about?
Audio Player
money problems staying open later Sam’s birthday
hiring a cook investing money in the café
4. Listen again. Make notes about the ideas Sam and Emma discuss. What are the
positive and negative points for each idea?
Answers
3
money problems, staying open later, hiring a cook, investing money in the café
4
Idea: stay open Friday and Saturday evenings and serve food
Reasons to do it: get more business, people often ask if the café is open in the evenings
Problems: invest more money, have to put in a proper kitchen/hire a cook

5. Listen to Part 3. Who suggests doing these things (Sam or Emma) and what do they say
about it?
Audio Player
1 have live music
2 get students to play music
3 have photo exhibitions
4 ask people to read poems and stories
 64 Emma? Which describe Sam?
6. Which of these adjectives and phrases describe
full of ideas cautious in making decisions
enthusiastic worried about the future
careful with money fair to other people
Answers
5
1 Emma. She thinks they could get locals to play at the weekend.
2 Sam is concerned by the cost. He thinks they could probably get some students to do it for
free.
3 Emma. Sam thinks they could ask Tessa to do it for free.
4 Emma. Sam thinks Phil would do it for free.
6
Emma: full of ideas, enthusiastic, fair to employees
Sam: cautious in making decisions, worried about the future, careful with money

Exercise 4
1. Listen to the news reports and match them with photos a-d. What key words helped
you decide?
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2. What did the news reports say about these topics?

1 farmland – cattle – villages – rivers
2 around Boston – the Boston to New York highway – residents
3 the weather in March – emergency supplies – the rice harvest
4 winds – residents – food and shelter
Answers
1
a snow b flooding c drought d a hurricane
2
1 photo b: under water, higher ground, cut off, rescued, rain, river levels, rise
2 photo a: temperatures dropped, –25°C, abandon their vehicles, cut off, not to go out, below
–20°C, heavy snow
3 photo c: lowest (rainfall) ever, three days of rain, emergency supplies of water, dry weather,
harvest threatened
4 photo d: winds of over 150 km an hour, strike the coast, provide food and shelter, abandon
their homes

Exercise 5
1. Listen to a conversation between two friends, Andrew and Fan. Tick (✓) the things
they talk about.
Audio Player
1 a new supermarket
2 packaging
3 air travel
4 food choices
5 technology
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2. Listen again and tick (✓) the correct answers.
1 What is unusual about the supermarket Fran mentions?
a It has very low prices compared to other supermarkets.
b It sells different kinds of things from most other supermarkets.
c The way it sells things is different from other supermarkets.
2 Why wouldn’t Andrew want to use a supermarket like this?
a He thinks it would be too time-consuming to shop there.
b He doesn’t want to have to use his car to get there.
c He thinks it’s safer if products in the supermarket use packaging.
3 What problem does Fran not mention relating to the use of packaging?
a The pollution it causes when it is manufactured.
b The risk it causes to animals if they eat it.
c The fact that it is often not dealt with properly after it has been used.
4 What does Fran say about the idea of never using a car?
a It’s probably impossible.
b It’s difficult, but not impossible.
c Most people wouldn’t agree to do it.
5 Which of the following statements is true about Andrew?
a He didn’t know about the positive environmental impact of vegetarianism.
b He doesn’t agree with people not eating meat.
c He is going to try to reduce the amount of meat he eats.
6 Which of the following statements best summarises Fran’s views on the environment?
a We need to discuss what we can do to help the environment more often.
b People in general aren’t doing enough to help the environment.
c People will probably start changing their behaviour when they realise how serious the
situation is.
7 How hopeful is Fran about the chances of new technology solving environmental problems?
a very hopeful
b generally hopeful
c not very hopeful
Answers
1
1, 2, 4, 5
2
1c 2a 3b 4b 5a 6b 7c
Exercise 1
1. Listen to an interview with Monica Sharpe, a researcher into the psychology of money.
Answer the questions.
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1 Does winning lots of money make you behave badly?
2 Does having lots of money make you happy?
3 Does buying things make you happy?
2. Tick (✓) the points Monica makes. Listen again and check.
1 Most people who get a lot of money spend it all quickly.
2 We enjoy hearing stories about people who won the lottery and then lost all their money.
3 Suddenly having lots of money usually has a negative effect on you.
4 Most people feel much happier just after they win money.
5 In the long term, being rich doesn’t always make you happier.
6 It’s better to spend money on things you can own, like houses and cars.
Answers
1
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1 no 2 No, but it won’t stop you being happy, either. 3 no
2
2✓ 4✓ 5✓

3. Listen to Alphonso and Dragana. Which of the topics below do they talk about?
Audio Player
lifestyle attitude to life daily routine work money leisure
4. Are the sentences true or false? Correct the false sentences. Listen again and check.
Alphonso
1 They both used to work.
2 They didn’t have much money.
3 The baby hasn’t changed his attitude to life much.
Dragana
4 She’s from a big city in Croatia.
5 She didn’t enjoy being in Berlin.
6 The experience has changed her attitude to other cultures.
Answers
3
Alphonso talks about lifestyle, attitudes to life, work, money and leisure.
Dragana talks about attitude to life.
4
1T
2 F – they both had good jobs and they had a small flat in town, so they didn’t need to care
about money very much
3 F – he’s become a bit more cautious than he used to be
4 F – she’s from a fairly small town
5 F – she had a good time there
6T

Exercise 2
1. Listen to Miranda, who trained at a drama school, and Fred, who trained at a football
academy. Which sentence describes their experience best?
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1 They both enjoyed the training, but felt they missed a part of growing up.
2 They weren’t sure about the training, but they know they’ll do well anyway.
3 They weren’t sure about the selection process, but they feel they did well during the
training.
2. Listen again. Are the sentences true or false?
Miranda
1 During the audition process she had to perform scenes from plays twice.
2 She was confident she would get into drama school.
3 All her tutors were tough.
4 The school was flexible when she wasn’t sure if she wanted to continue training.
Fred
5 His parents were unsure whether he should join the academy.
6 They knew they would have to sacrifice a lot of time to help Fred.
7 He was surprised to find that he enjoyed analysing football matches.
8 He felt disappointed for his friend, Jack.
Answers
1
1
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1 T 2 F – she thinks she was lucky to be selected.
3 F – one teacher was really relaxed.
4 T 5 T 6 F – he says no one knew how difficult it would be.
7T 8T

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. Who are they talking to?
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2. Answer the questions. Listen again and check.

1 Whose photos are they?
2 What does the tutor especially like?
3 What’s the topic for the next assignment?
Answers
1
Becky is showing the tutor photos that she and Tessa took for the project.
2
1 Becky’s and Tessa’s
2 close-up shots, sharp details and clear colours
3 bridges

3. Listen to Part 2. Answer the questions.

Audio Player
00:00
Use Up/Down Arrow keys to increase or decrease volume.

1 What are Becky and Tessa talking about?

2 Where is Becky going next?
4. Who thinks these things, Becky (B) or Tessa (T)?
1 Bridges are an interesting topic.
2 The theoretical part of the course is boring.
3 She is missing information for the essay.
Answers
3
1 college, a presentation, the next assignment
2 to the café
4
1B 2T 3T

5. Listen to Part 3. Which of these is the best summary of what happens?

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1 Becky gives Tessa a coffee and some books she found in the library. Then they talk about
the wedding. Then Tessa notices Phil and asks who he is.
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2 Becky gives Tessa her lecture notes, then they
Phil and they talk about his book.
6. Are the sentences true or false? Discuss the false sentences – what actually happens?
1 Becky gives Tessa her lecture notes and some photos.
2 Tessa is grateful to Becky for her help.
3 Becky wants Tessa to be their wedding photographer.
4 Tessa refuses because she thinks she’s not good enough.
5 Phil finishes typing and saves what he’s written.
6 Phil asks who Tessa is.
7 Tessa wants to read Phil’s novel.
Answers
5
1
6
1T 2T 3T
4 F – she accepts
5 F – he accidentally deletes the chapter
6 F – he doesn’t, she asks who he is
7T

Exercise 4
1. Listen to three people talking about living in the places in the photos. Which topics do
they mention?
Audio Player
meeting people the climate
food and drink
the culture of the country
speaking the language

2. Listen again. Answer these questions about each speaker.

1 What did they like?
2 What did they find difficult?
3 How was it different from their own country?
Answers
1
Eva: meeting people; the climate; the culture
Nick: the culture; speaking the language; meeting people
Jean: meeting people; the culture; speaking the language
2
Eva
1 It was new, exciting; a good experience; a lot to see.
2 getting to know people, the cold weather
3 It was a big city; cold in winter; people do things indoors.
Nick
1 He stayed with a family; got to know lots of people; the people were friendly.
2 learning the language (at first)
3 not as beautiful as his home town but people69 were friendlier
Jean
1 He had a good salary, so he had a good time; it’s a beautiful country; people were friendly
and hospitable
2 getting to know the culture
3 people had a different lifestyle; he spent his time with other foreigners (expatriates)

Exercise 5
1. Listen to some interviews with university graduates. How many are unhappy with their
final results at university? Tick (✓) the correct answer.
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1 one student
2 two students
3 three students
4 all four students
2. Listen again and tick (✓) the correct answers.
1 What do we learn about Carl’s summer?
a He studied a lot during this period.
b He had to buy a lot of books.
c He was very busy at work.
2 Why did Carl find his experience at university difficult?
a He had to pay a lot for the course.
b He has a young family to look after.
c He had to work and study at the same time.
3 Why did Samantha mention the fact she had three exams in two days?
a To show that this was really the only difficulty she had.
b Because she is unhappy with the university administration.
c To explain how little control you have over your timetable as a student.
4 Why didn’t Luke get the final mark he wanted?
a He had a bad cold during the last two exams.
b His performance in his final two exams wasn’t strong enough.
c He was seriously ill on the day of one exam.
5 Which of the following opinions does Luke express?
a He doesn’t think that you should have to take an exam if you are seriously ill.
b He is sure he would have got the mark he wanted if he hadn’t been ill.
c He thinks the university shouldn’t consider illness only on the day of an exam.
6 Which of the following statements best matches something Jane says?
a You need to get a lot of sleep to succeed at university.
b It’s harder to get a degree if you don’t have friends or family who have studied at
university.
c It’s better to go to university before you’re 40.
7 What do we learn about Jane’s work situation?
a She hopes she will get a chance to progress more at work now that she’s finished her
course.
b She’s found a new job since she finished her university course.
c She thinks it’s going to be hard to find a job even though she now has a university
degree.
Answers
1
1
2
1a 2c 3a 4b 5c 6b 7a
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1. Listen to someone talking about their holiday. Which of the pictures is being
described? Where was the holiday?
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2. Listen again. Number events a-h in the other that they happened.
a bought a new surfboard
b lost the board
c waved to a life-guard
d swam against the current
e fell off the surfboard
f learnt to surf with instructors
g went surfing alone
h was recused
Answers
1
d
2
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Audioscripts
Exercise 2
1. Which of these questions doesn’t Miles answer? Listen and check.
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1 Is a Siberian tiger bigger than other tigers?
2 How far can it jump?
3 Have many people been killed by Siberian tigers?
4 Can tigers plan ahead?
2. Listen to the second part of the interview. Tick (✓) the things Miles talks about.
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1 his own feelings about the tiger
2 life in Siberia
3 the relationship between humans and tigers
4 tigers as an endangered species
5 how to survive a tiger attack
3. Do you think Miles would agree with statements 1-5? Write Yes or No. Then explain
why.
1 It’s a good thing they killed the tiger.
2 The tiger was just behaving naturally.
3 Tigers have always caused problems for people in Siberia.
4 In some ways, humans are more dangerous than tigers.
5 We should hunt more tigers to keep them under control.
Answers
1
3
2
3, 4
3
1 No, the humans interfered with the tiger’s logical response.
2 Yes, the tiger’s response was just logical.
3 No, people who live in the area say it’s never happened before.
4 Yes, humans hunt tigers, live in their habitat and take away their natural food.
5 No, there are 40 million humans but only 500 tigers.

Exercise 3
1. Listen to Part 1. Answer the questions.
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1 What is Becky doing?
2 Why do you think she needs Tessa to help?
2. Are the sentences true or false? Listen again to check.
1 Becky asks Tessa to help her check the height of the tripod.
2 Becky is happy with the shots she takes.
3 Tessa wonders if it’s necessary to use a lot of equipment.
4 Tessa wants to take a photo of a small animal.
Answers
1
1 She’s measuring the height of the tripod.
2 It’s difficult.
2
1 T 2 F – she can’t get the right height or close enough.
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3. Listen to Part 2. What are Becky and Tessa’s opinions of their own photos?
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4. Listen to Part 2 again. Answer the questions.

1 How did Tessa start taking photos?
2 What do Becky and Tessa have trouble deciding?
3 What does Becky thing about her photo of a squirrel? What does Tessa think?
4 Where do they go for coffee?
Answers
3
Tessa thinks her own photo is not bad.
Becky thinks her own photos are pretty boring, nothing special.
4
1 It was something she was into, a kind of a hobby.
2 Who should take the photo of the squirrel.
3 Becky thinks the lighting is bad. Tessa thinks it’s her best shot.
4 Becky’s flat.

Exercise 4
1. Listen to Luiza talking about an experience she had in Canada. Answer the questions.
Audio Player
1 Which natural environment does she talk about?
2 Near the beginning she says I got in trouble. What was the trouble?
2. Listen again and answer the questions.
1 Why did Luiza get lost?
2 How did she decide which way to go?
3 What helped her find the clearing?
Answers
1
1 Pacific Rim National Park, Canada
2 She got lost.
2
1 She went the wrong way when taking what she thought was a short cut.
2 She waited until late afternoon because she knew the sun would go down in the west.
3 She followed a stream.

3. Listen to the continuation of Luiza’s story. Are the sentences true or false?
Audio Player
1 Luiza knew what to do.
2 She felt calm and wasn’t afraid. 73
3 The helicopter saw Luiza the first time it flew over.
4 Luiza was surprised to find out she was close to the main track.
Answers
1 T 2 F – she was panicking and terrified.
3 F – it flew away. 4 T

Exercise 5
1. Listen to a news story and tick (✓) the correct answer.
Audio Player
1 A woman will probably recover after spending a week in her car.
2 A woman is currently in hospital after spending more than two weeks in her car.
3 A woman is very ill after spending over a month in her car.
2. Listen again and tick (✓) the correct answers.
1 When Lone didn’t come back by 9 pm, her family …
a felt sure that something bad had happened.
b were not immediately worried.
c immediately called the police.
2 The police knew …
a what time Lone had left work.
b the route she had taken home.
c where she had been planning to go after work.
3 The police think she turned from the main road …
a because she had had a problem with her car.
b because of the weather.
c to have a break.
4 The police say Lone …
a knew she would have to spend a long time in the car.
b had turned the car round and driven back towards the main road.
c wasn’t able to move the car because the weather conditions had got worse.
5 The police …
a have got all the details from Lone of what happened.
b have only been able to speak to Lone for a short period of time.
c haven’t been able to visit the hospital yet.
6 The reason why nobody had found the car earlier was that …
a few cars drive in that area at that time of year.
b there was maintenance work, so no cars could reach the area.
c the car was totally covered in snow.
7 The reason Lone survived might be that …
a she had lots of food with her in the car.
b she doesn’t normally eat or drink much, so it was easier to adapt.
c her body made a change to deal with the situation she was in.
Answers
1
2
2
1b 2a 3b 4c 5b 6a 7c
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VOCABULARY VOCABULARIO

A. Choose the correct answer.

Criticism
It can (1) ……… a long time to become successful in your chose field, however (2) ………
you are. One thing you have to be (3) ……… of is that you will face criticism along the way.
The world is (4) ……… of people who would rather say something negative than positive. If
you’ve made up your (5) ……… to achieve a certain goal, such as writing a novel, don’t let the
negative criticism of others (6) ……… you from reaching your target, and let constructive
criticism have a positive (7) ……… on your work. If someone says you’re totally (8) ………
in talent, ignore them. That’s negative criticism. If, however, someone (9) ……… you to revise
your work and gives you good reasons for doing so, you should (10) ……… their suggestions
carefully. There are many film stars who were once out of (11) ……… . There are many
famous novelists who made a complete (12) ……… of their first novel – or who didn’t, but
had to (13) ……… approaching hundreds of publishers before they could get it published.
Being successful does (14) ……… on luck, to a certain extent. But things are more likely to
(15) ……… well if you persevere and stay positive.
1 A be B have C take D do
2 A talented B invested C mixed D workable
3 A alert B clever C intelligent D aware
4 A overflowing B full C filled D packed
5 A mind B brain C thought D idea
6 A cease B remove C avoid D prevent
7 A outcome B result C effect D consequence
8 A lacking B short C missing D absent
9 A suggests B advises C proposes D explains
10 A think B consider C look round D take
11 A career B business C job D work
12 A mess B rubbish C trash D garbage
13 A put off B bank on C keep on D drop in on
14 A require B need C depend D trust
15 A turn out B come into C deal with D sail through
Answers
1C 2A 3D 4B 5A
6 D 7 C 8 A 9 B 10 B
11 D 12 A 13 C 14 C 15 A

B. Choose the correct answer.

16 Ed ……… at the clock and realised he was late for the meeting.
A glimpsed B observed
C glanced D watched
17 What’s the entrance ……… for the outdoor music festival?
A ticket B fare
C price D fee
18 Don’t ……… the potatoes in oil; that’s so unhealthy!
A fry B boil
C bake D grill
19 I want to take these jeans back because they’re too small but I can’t find the ………
anywhere.
A recipe B receipt
C receiver D reception
20 I’ll pick up a ……… on the way home and 75 then we won’t have to cook.
A takeaway
B fast food
C delivery
D microwave
21 Certificates provide proof of your ……… .
A qualities
B diplomas
C qualifications
D ambitions
22 Living on a farm in the middle of nowhere, ours is about the most ……… lifestyle you can
have!
A urban B suburban
C rural D municipal
23 Will was made ……… three months ago and is still looking for a job.
A sacked B fired
C retired D redundant
24 The audience showed their ……… by giving the orchestra a standing ovation.
A entertainment
B review
C appreciation
D audition
25 I’d like to speak to the person in ………, please.
A charge B responsibility
C duty D obligation
Answers
16 C 17 D 18 A 19 B 20 A 21 C
22 C 23 D 24 C 25 A

C. Write one word in each gap.

Lack of faith in politicians
A recent survey has shown an increase (26) ……………… distrust for politicians. They’ve
always been regarded (27) ……………… untrustworthy, but now politicians are below estate
agents and even lawyers in the public’s estimations. A majority of the people who (28)
……………… questioned associate politicians (29) ……………… an inability to tell (30)
……………… truth. They believe they’re responsible (31) ……………… most of the
country’s problems, have had a negative effect (32) ……………… the country’s image abroad,
refuse to face (33) ……………… to the fact that they cause more problems than they solve and
never apologise for (34) ……………… made mistakes. The survey (35) ……………… was
carried out over a period of three months, also shows that politicians often give the impression
(36) ……………… being arrogant and only (37) ……………… note of what the electorate
believe at election time. In (38) ……………… of these disturbing findings, people do not
believe that (39) ……………… is no point in voting at elections. (40) ……………… least
politicians can take some comfort in that!
Answers
D. Choose the correct answer.
41 All the flowers for the wedding ……… tomorrow.
A will be delivering
B will have delivered by
C are going to deliver
D are going to be delivered
42 ‘Have we still got lots of time?’
‘No, ……… get a move on. We’re going to be late.’
 A you’d rather 76
B you’d better
C you’d prefer to
D you’d be better off
43 Let’s order a pizza, ……… we?
A should B will
C shall D could
44 I wonder ……… mind watching this bag for me for a moment.
A would you
B you would
C if would you
D whether you would
45 The prime minister denied ……… anything wrong.
A to do
B having done
C to have done
D to be doing
46 The woman ……… purse I found has offered to give me a reward.
A whose B who
C who’s D to whom
47 It’s high time they ……… .
A are leaving
B were leaving
C have to leave
D had been leaving
48 I wish you ……… so rude to Rosalind last night.
A weren’t
B wouldn’t be
C hadn’t been
D haven’t been
49 Despite ……… president, she felt totally powerless.
A being
B she was
C of having been
D to be
50 We ……… today and I got into trouble because I hadn’t done it.
A had checked our homework
B had our homework checked
C were checked our homework
D have checking our homework
Answers
41 D 42 B 43 C 44 D 45 B 46 A
47 B 48 C 49 A 50 B

E. Match to make sentences. There is one extra letter you will not use.
51 When we can afford it, we’re going to do
52 Jason’s thinking of dropping
53 When the factory closed
54 They should do away
55 Let me take you out to dinner to make
56 I never wanted a mortgage but I’m coming
57 Cynthia’s decided to set
A round to the idea now.
B up for forgetting your birthday.
C with cheque books now that everyone has a 77 credit card.
D up the attic and turn it into a spare bedroom.
E out of college and getting a job.
F out a number of different products in the next few months.
G up a small business producing temporary tattoos.
H down, hundreds of workers lost their jobs.
Answers
51 D 52 E 53 H 54 C 55 B 56 A 57 G
F.
Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
58 I don’t think George has the ability to climb right to the top of that mountain! capable
I don’t think George ………………………………………… right to the top of that
mountain!
59 Joanne, do you know anything about Chaos Theory? familiar
Joanne, ………………………………………… Chaos Theory?
60 You shouldn’t have bought presents for all of us. expense
You shouldn’t have ………………………………………… buying presents for all of us.
61 Charles often phones up TV stations to complain about programmes. tendency
Charles ………………………………………… up TV stations to complain about
programmes.
62 Alice seemed tired to me. impression
Alice ………………………………………… she was tired.
63 Taking out a private pension scheme will benefit you. interest
It is ………………………………………… out a private pension scheme.
64 I understand what Gary was saying but I don’t agree with him. point
I can ………………………………………… but I don’t agree with him
65 They won’t allow passengers to get off the train at the next station. prevent
They’re going ………………………………………… off the train at the next station.
66 I want you to try really hard to pass this exam! effort
I want you to ………………………………………… to pass this exam!
Answers
G. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
Memories and reality
There is a well-known (67) ……………………, ‘School days are the best days of your life.’
No (68) …………………… at school ever believes it though, and by the time you realise it’s
true, it’s too late! It’s when you’re worried about your (69) …………………… situation and
are beginning to hate the (70) …………………… of working in an office or factory every day
that you look back fondly on the (71) …………………… times you had at school. When
you’re still at school you often focus on the negatives, like having to pay (72)
…………………… during a tedious chemistry lesson, being punished for bad (73)
…………………… (when you didn’t do anything wrong anyway) or feeling (74)
…………………… in an exam because you don’t know any of the answers (and, in fact, had
completely (75) …………………… the questions too!). But it’s quite (76) ……………………
to complain about things and then have great memories afterwards. Just have a good time at the
times as well!
Answers
67 saying 68 student 69 financial 70 boredom
71 exciting 72 attention 73 behaviour 74 helpless
75 misunderstood 76 acceptable

A. Choose the correct answer.

THE HISTORY OF WRITING
The development of writing (1) ………… a huge 78 difference to the world and we might see it as
the beginning of the (2) ………… . Pieces of pottery with marks on that are probably numbers
have been (3) ………… in China that date from around 4000 BC. Hieroglyphic and other
forms of ‘picture writing’ developed in the (4) ………… around Mesopotamia (modern-day
Iraq), where the (5) ………… Sumerian civilization was based, from around 3300 BC
onwards. However, the first (6) ………… alphabet was used by the Phoenicians around 1050
BC. Their alphabet had 22 letters and it is (7) ………… that it lasted for 1000 years. The first
two signs were called ‘aleph’ and ‘beth’, which in Greek became ‘alpha’ and ‘beta’, which
gave us the (8) ………… word ‘alphabet’.
The modern European alphabet is based on the Greek and (9) ………… to other European
countries under the Romans. A number of changes took (10) ………… as time (11) ………… .
The Romans added the letter G, and the letter J and V were (12) ………… to people in
Shakespeare’s time.
If we (13) ………… the history of punctuation, we also find some interesting facts. The
Romans used to write quaesto at the end of a sentence in (14) ………… to show that it was a
question. They started to write Qo in (15) ………… of the whole word, and then put
the Q above the o. In the end, that became the question mark’?’
1 A did B had C made D took
2 A media B bulletin C programme D journalism
3 A invented B displayed C discovered D appeared
4 A distance B area C length D earth
5 A antique B old-fashioned C ancient D dated
6 A true B accurate C exact D precise
7 A observed B measured C counted D estimated
8 A new B trendy C modern D fashionable
9 A spread B appeared C was D occurred
10 A place B part C control D account
11 A spent B passed C went D developed
12 A infamous B unpopular C unknown D hidden
13 A look into B bring on C make off D hold up
14 A turn B fact C order D intention
15 A position B space C spot D place
Answers
1C 2A 3C 4B 5C 6A 7D 8C
9 A 10 A 11 B 12 C 13 A 14 C 15 D
B. Choose the correct answer.
16 I was disappointed that the restaurant had ……… flowers on the table.
A false B untrue
C artificial D forged
17 Sarah and Michael’s ……… seems to make both of them unhappy.
A connection
B bond
C relationship
D link
18 Anybody found stealing from this shop will be ……… .
A prosecuted
B persuaded
C provoked
D persecuted
19 Grace thinks she’s very ………, but I don’t think many people like her, really.
A famous
B known
C recognisable
D popular
20 I glanced at the newspaper and saw that the79 ……… said ‘President Resigns’.
A headline B subtitle
C heading D chapter
21 If our flight is delayed, will we ……… our connection in Los Angeles?
A drop B miss
C lose D lack
22 The doctor told Bill that he needed ……… on his arm.
A operation
B surgery
C remedy
D cure
23 The judge looked at the ……… and reminded him that he had to tell the whole truth.
A bystander
B onlooker
C witness
D viewer
24 I think my favourite ……… is probably table tennis.
A athletics B exercise
C sport D gym
25 The actor, Michael Read, was today ……… with robbery.
A charged B accused
C arrested D suspected
Answers
16 C 17 C 18 A 19 D 20 A 21 B
22 B 23 C 24 C 25 A
C. Write one word in each gap.
Your first telescope
Many people look up at (26) ……………… night sky and become fascinated by the wonders
of the universe. (27) ……………… that sounds like you, then perhaps it’s time you got your
own telescope. Astronomy (28) ……………… be a great hobby and we’ve provided this
simple guide for those of you thinking of (29) ……………… it up.
What if I don’t have much money?
Try a pair of binoculars. You can still see a lot, as (30) ……………… as you don’t expect to
see so (31) ……………… detail Explore the Moon and the stars – and who knows? You might
(32) ……………… discover a comet! Remember, though, that you (33) ……………… never
look at the Sun directly through binoculars or a telescope.
What kind of telescope do I need?
Depending on what you want to do, you need to choose (34) ……………… a refracting and a
reflecting telescope. A refracting telescope (with two glass lenses) is (35) ……………… great
way of quickly (36) ……………… your way around the heavens. As well as more stars (37)
……………… you can imagine, these are the planets to explore! You should have no
difficulty (38) ……………… finding Mars and even Saturn, with its fantastic rings. If you
want to really explore the universe, then you (39) ……………… need a reflecting telescope
(with a mirror). These telescopes are much (40) ……………… at collecting light and allow
you to see things in amazing detail!
Whatever you decide, welcome to the wonderful world of astronomy!
Answers
26 the 27 If 28 can 29 taking 30 long
31 much 32 even 33 should/must
34 between 35 a 36 learning/finding
37 than 38 in 39 will 40 better
D. Choose the correct answer.
41 I think the discussion has gone on ……… and we should make a decision.
 A enough long 80
B such long
C long enough
D so long
42 ‘Did you call John?’
‘No, because I ……… go out. I’ll try him later today.’
A had to B must
C might D need
43 There ……… be a lot more open space around here before they built the new underground
station.
A would B used to
C used D got used to
44 If you hadn’t lost the pieces, we ……… a game of chess.
A couldn’t have had
B can’t have
C may have
D could have
45 ‘Why are you taking your PlayStation games?’
‘Oh, just ……… Tommy wants to borrow them.’
A as long as
B in case
C provided that
D unless
46 I suppose we really ……… to book our ferry tickets in advance.
A should B can
C must D ought
47 I’m afraid we’ve run out of ……… this week, so we’ll see you at the same time tomorrow
for It’s Worth a Million!
A the time B some time
C time D a time
48 The man might have got away with the crime if the policeman ……… him.
A wasn’t seeing
B hadn’t seen
C didn’t see
D wouldn’t have seen
49 ‘I’ve been reading a great book.’
‘I seem to be ……… busy to find the time for reading these days.’
A so B too
C such D enough
50 The hotel has a poor reputation and ……… people want to stay there.
A little B a few
C a little D few
Answers
41 C 42 A 43 B 44 D 45 B 46 D
47 C 48 B 49 B 50 D

E. Match to make sentences. There is one extra letter you will not use.
51 The Pattersons have decided to pull
52 Mr Greene seems to find it difficult to get
53 We haven’t made a final decision, but we’ve narrowed it
54 Dad thought it might be a good idea to look
55 It seems that Matt has fallen
56 I think it was Bob who came
57 The holiday started okay and then turned
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A down to France or Spain for this summer’s holiday.
B up the train times on the Internet.
C up with the idea of going to Poland.
D out with Dave over their holiday plans.
E on with our holiday as if nothing had happened.
F out of our trip together because Angie’s got a fever.
G into a bit of a nightmare when our luggage got lost.
H on with people from other countries.
Answers
51 F 52 H 53 A 54 B 55 D 56 C 57 G
F. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
58 I lost my keys once before this month. second
This is the ………………………………………… my keys this month.
59 I started playing squash six years ago. for
I ………………………………………… six years.
60 I can’t wait until I’m old enough to go to a match on my own. forward
I’m really ………………………………………… old enough to go to a match on my
own.
61 Accidents are often caused by careless driving. results
Careless driving ………………………………………… accidents.
62 It’s a waste of time denying that you did it when we’ve got proof. point
There ………………………………………… that you did it when we’ve got proof.
63 Don’t you wish you could travel into space? able
Wouldn’t you love ………………………………………… into space?
64 I called the travel agent to check that I had the right timetable. make
I called the travel agent to ………………………………………… I had the right
timetable.
65 I’m afraid you’re too young to go down the water slide. old
I’m afraid you ………………………………………… to go down the water slide.
66 My mum says doctors weren’t so expensive in the past. used
My mum says doctors ………………………………………… so expensive.
Answers
58 second time I have/I’ve lost
59 have been playing squash for
60 looking forward to being
61 often results in
62 is not point (in) denying
63 to be able to travel
64 make sure/certain (that)
65 are not/aren’t old enough
66 never used to be/used not to be
G. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
DISHONEST AND DUMB
Some (67) …………………… (CRIME) become known for their intelligence and avoid being
caught for years. Others are just so stupid that it seems (68) …………………… (RIDICULE).
Take, for instance, one (69) …………………… (ROB), who decided that he was feeling a
little tired half-way through burgling a house. Seeing the (70) ……………………
(COMFORT) bed, he decided to take a nap. It may seem (71) …………………… (BELIEF),
but he was still asleep when the owners got home! They (72) ……………………
(NERVOUS) who came to arrest Sleeping Beauty right away! Another (73)
…………………… (HUMOUR) story is that of the man who stole a (74) ……………………
(SECURE) camera. He managed to steal the camera (75) …………………… (EQUIP), but
left the tape behind. It was used as (76) ……………………82 (EVIDENT) in court because, of
course, it showed him taking the camera!
Answers
67 criminals 68 ridiculous 69 robber 70 comfortable
71 unbelievable 72 nervously 73 humorous
74 security 75 equipment 76 evidence
A. Write one word in each gap.
Dear Sir,
I would like to (1) ……………… a complaint about an article that appeared in your newspaper
last week. In the article, entitled ‘Why they are (2) ……………… of work’, the writer
suggested that the unemployed were responsible (3) ……………… their own situation. If the
writer had (4) ……………… their job properly and (5) ……………… a little effort to speak to
local unemployed people, they might have realised that this is not the case.
Let me begin (6) ……………… saying that most unemployed people want to work. They
apply (7) ……………… jobs and (8) ……………… a great deal of effort into changing their
situation.
The truth is that local businesses are simply not taking (9) ……………… new staff. The
government is to blame for the way in which economic growth has (10) ……………… down,
making life difficult for many businesses.
I look forward to reading a more balanced article in the future.
Yours faithfully,
Rebecca Winterson
Answers
1 make 2 out 3 for 4 done 5 made
6 by 7 for 8 put 9 on 10 slowed
B. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is
necessary.
11 Dave left the office keys in a pub and he was sacked for being so ……………………
(RESPONSIBLE).
12 ‘Leave it to me. I’ll find a solution,’ the manager said, …………………… (HELP).
13 All …………………… (APPLY) are asked to send their CV to Mrs Simpson in the
Personnel Department.
14 My job is to …………………… (SUPERVISE) the telesales workers.
15 Carol has worked for us for over twenty years with great loyalty and ……………………
(DEDICATE).
16 All our …………………… (EMPLOY) receive four weeks paid holiday per year.
17 The managing director didn’t think the suggestion would ever be ……………………
(WORK), so we had to think of another solution.
18 It seems that Mr Jones lied about his …………………… (QUALIFY) on his application
form.
Answers
11 irresponsible 12 helpfully 13 applicants
14 supervise 15 dedication 16 employees
17 workable 18 qualifications
C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
19 Yuri qualified and then immediately found a really good job. than
No ……………………………………… he found a really good job.
20 Women don’t often get promoted in some industries. do
Rarely ……………………………………… in some industries.
21 I never realised that Tony was the head of Fizzyco. realise
Little ……………………………………… that Tony was the head of Fizzyco.
22 I didn’t know about the meeting until Tracy rang. did
 Not until ……………………………………… 83 about the meeting.
23 I think you will benefit from getting a new job. good
I think it will be ……………………………………… a new job.
24 The two companies finally agreed the deal. reached
The two companies finally ……………………………………… the deal.
25 Customers of the bank are never allowed into the basement area. circumstances
Under ……………………………………… customers of the bank allowed into the
basement area.
26 I didn’t think of a good answer to the interview’s question until later. did
Only ……………………………………… a good answer to the interviewer’s question.
27 It was such a boring job that no one wanted to do it. was
Such ……………………………………… that no one wanted to do it.
Answers
19 sooner had Yuri qualified than
20 do women get promoted
21 did I realise
22 Tracy rang did I know
23 good for you to get
24 reached (an) agreement on/about
25 no circumstances are
26 later did I think of
27 a boring job was it
D. Match to make sentences.
28 Ironworks Limited has closed
29 Henry asked Janet to stand
30 Mr Carter asked me to see
31 I heard that Bigburger have taken
32 Roger says he never set
33 Apparently, Fatfoods are bringing
34 I’m thinking of setting
A in for him while he went into town.
B out a new flavour of ice cream next month.
C over Cookright and plan to close some branches.
D down and 400 people have lost their jobs.
E up a business selling my own jewellery.
F to the orders while he spoke to a customer.
G out to become a millionaire – it just happened!
Answers
28 D 29 A 30 F 31 C 32 G 33 B 34 E
E. Choose the correct answer.
35 The ………… for this position starts at thirty thousand euros per year.
A wage B payment
C salary D tip
36 After working at the same factory for thirty years, my grandfather was looking forward to
his ………… .
A overtime B pension
C charity D allowance
37 Some people ………… to London every day from as far away as Leeds.
A connect B commute
C correspond
D commence
38 Most governments tax people on the amount they ………… each year.
A win B gain
 C earn D benefit 84
39 Shelley disagreed with the board’s decision and so she ………… and went to work for
another company.
A retired B fired
C sacked D resigned
40 When the factory closed, over a hundred people were ………… redundant.
A done B taken
C given D made
41 Here at Weatherby’s, we provide all our ………… members, from senior management
down, with regular training.
A staff B crew
C crowd D firm
Answers
35 C 36 B 37 B 38 C 39 D 40 D 41 A

A. Write one word in each gap.

Does what we wear matter?
In spite of there (1) ………………… some truth in the expression ‘Never judge a book by its
cover’, which reminds us that appearances can be deceptive, there (2) ………………… to be
far more truth in the expression ‘You never get a second chance to make a first impression’.
There are plenty (3) ………………… examples of people who have insisted (4)
………………… expressing their individuality through their clothing and have suffered for it.
If you are going to wear outrageous clothes, you’ve got to be prepared (5) ………………… the
reaction of others. That reaction may not be positive. You may be stared (6) …………………,
criticised (7) ………………… wearing something unusual, or even insulted. On the other
hand, you may be complimented (8) ………………… your style. Location and situation are
very important. At a job interview, for (9) …………………, you should probably be more
anxious (10) ………………… please your potential employers than interested in showing off
the latest fashions.
Answers
1 being 2 seems 3 of 4 on 5 for 6 at
7 for 8 on 9 example/instance 10 to
B. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is
necessary.
11 Tracy works as a ………………… (STYLE) for a large modelling agency.
12 There’s a ………………… (SIMILAR) between the fashions of the 1980s and the 1960s.
13 I think you should lower your ………………… (EXPECT) a little; it’s not easy to
become a supermodel, you know.
14 Let me know when you make a ………………… (DECIDE) about what to wear for the
wedding.
15 Fashion critics have greeted the new clothing line with ………………… (ENTHUSE).
16 The factory has increased ………………… (PRODUCE) of its shoes in an attempt to
keep up with demand.
17 That necklace is ………………… (BEAUTY)!
18 All our clothes are designed for men and women ………………… (LIKE).
Answers
11 stylist 12 similarity 13 expectations
14 decision 15 enthusiasm 16 production
17 beautiful 18 alike
C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
19 You should get some new sunglasses. about
It …………………………………… some new sunglasses.
20 I hate it when you wear that silly tie! wish85
I …………………………………… wear that silly tie!
21 Janice regrets wearing such formal clothes to the party. had
Janice …………………………………… such formal clothes to the party.
22 I bought the suit although it was second-hand. despite
I bought the suit …………………………………… second-hand.
23 It’s a shame I can’t make it to the sales this weekend! only
If …………………………………… make it to the sales this weekend!
24 In spite of my begging her for hours, Carol refused to lend me her new jacket. though
Carol refused to lend me her new jacket …………………………………… for hours.
25 I don’t want you to buy exactly the same trainers as I’ve got. rather
I …………………………………… buy exactly the same trainers as I’ve got.
26 I can’t go to the party as I don’t have anything to wear! something
I’d go to the party …………………………………… to wear!
27 Despite being a grandmother, Edna still tries to dress fashionably. fact
In spite …………………………………… is a grandmother, Edna still tries to dress
fashionably.
Answers
19 is about time you got
20 wish you wouldn’t/would not
21 wishes she had not/hadn’t worn
22 despite it(s) being/despite the fact (that) it was
23 only I could/was able to
24 (even) though I begged her
25 would rather you didn’t/did not
26 if I had something
27 of the fact (that) she
D. Match to make sentences.
28 I’m just going to pop
29 I’ve grown
30 I’d like to try
31 I never thought that skirts for men would catch
32 We all lined
33 I’d take
34 Let’s all dress
A on that jacket you’ve got hanging in the window.
B off my shoes but I think my feet smell!
C into that new boutique for a few minutes.
D up and they took our measurements.
E up for the Halloween party!
F out of these shoes so my mum’s going to get me some new ones.
G on, but they have!
Answers
28 C 29 F 30 A 31 G 32 D 33 B 34 E
E. Choose the correct answer.
35 Could you wipe the table with a damp …………, please?
A clothe B clothing
C cloth D clothes
36 I’ve decided to ………… my hair green for the party!
A dye B paint
C sketch D draw
37 That top doesn’t ………… me; it’s just not my style.
A fit B suit
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38 That’s the most incredible ………… of art I’ve ever seen!
A job B creation
C brand D work
39 Jeans and T-shirts will never go out of ………… .
A trend B image
C fashion D tendency
40 I need a funny ………… for the fancy-dress party. Any ideas?
A dress B uniform
C suit D costume
41 Tim forgot to use clothes ………… and all his clean clothes fell off the line into the mud!
A pegs B clips
C hooks D pins
Answers
35 C 36 A 37 B 38 D 39 C 40 D 41 A

A. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
My life as a clown!
I’ve always wanted to be an (1) …………………… (ENTERTAIN) but never did anything
about it until I lost my job last year. After a (2) …………………… (CONVERSE) with a
friend about the (3) …………………… (BORE) of office life, I decided not to look for
another job in management, but to earn my living from giving (4) ……………………
(PERFORM) at events like kids’ parties. So I became a clown! I’m (5) ……………………
(CURRENT) doing four or five parties a week and I love it! I love seeing the (6)
…………………… (EXCITE) kids’ faces when I walk in the room. I try to have a lot of (7)
…………………… (VARY) in my act, so I tell jokes – most of which the kids find (8)
…………………… (AMUSE) – and bend balloons into funny animals, do impersonations of
(9) …………………… (FAME) people and generally keep the kids (10) ……………………
(ACT) involved for an hour or two. It’s the perfect job for me!
Answers
1 entertainer 2 conversation 3 boredom
4 performances 5 currently 6 excitement
7 variety/variation 8 amusing 9 famous
10 actively
B. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
11 We didn’t have a birthday party for Jake; we took him to the cinema instead. instead
We took Jake to the cinema for his birthday ……………………………………… a party.
12 It doesn’t surprise me that Sandra wants to live in Hollywood. just
It ……………………………………… want to live in Hollywood.
13 I’m sure the audience will go wild when you come on stage. bound
The audience ……………………………………… wild when you come on stage.
14 You shouldn’t take food into the theatre. supposed
You ……………………………………… food into the theatre.
15 At least he said he was sorry that he’d ruined my joke! apologised
At least he ……………………………………… my joke!
16 My parents don’t mind you staying with us after the concert. happy
My parents ……………………………………… stay with us after the concert.
17 Don’t tease Libby as she doesn’t like it. fun
Don’t ……………………………………… Libby as she doesn’t like it.
18 That play really affected me. impression
That play really ……………………………………… me.
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11 instead of having
12 just like Sandra to
13 is/are bound to go
14 are not supposed to take
15 apologised (to me) for ruining
16 are happy for you to
17 make fun of
18 made an impression on
C. Write a phrasal verb in the correct form to replace the words in bold.
19 My dad ……………… ……………… during the film, as usual! (fell asleep)
20 I felt so ……………… ……………… when my parents didn’t come to watch me in the
school play. (disappointed)
21 Although they’re partners in a comedy act, apparently they don’t ………………
……………… with each other off stage. (have a good relationship)
22 Let’s ……………… ……………… a play at the end of term! (perform)
23 Fiona ……………… ……………… her mother; they both love playing board games!
(resembles)
24 I told Marcie that the world ‘stupid’ didn’t appear in the dictionary and she ………………
……………… it! (believed)
25 Laurel and Hardy will ……………… ……………… as one of the greatest double acts in
comedy history. (be remembered)
26 You can always ……………… ……………… Uncle Colin to cheer you up when you’re
feeling miserable. (trust)
Answers
19 dropped off 20 let down 21 get along/on
22 put on 23 takes after 24 fell for
25 go down 26 count/rely on
D. Choose the correct answer.
27 ……… an Oscar last year, she’s now one of the most powerful movie stars in the industry.
A She won
B To win
C The winning of
D Having won
28 ‘Which cinema did you go to?’ ‘The one ……… they don’t sell any popcorn!’
A which B where
C whom D who
29 That’s the actor ……… autograph I got last year!
A whose B who
C who’s D whom
30 ……… to change his name by his agent, John Smith became Marvo The Magnificent
overnight.
A Made
B Making
C Having made
D To make
31 The book ……… she’s most famous is Dance of the Dinosaurs.
A in that B to whom
C for which D that
32 Lyle Lovett, ……… I last saw perform over ten years ago, is on tour again.
A he who B to whom
C who D that
33 And the song ……… by our listeners as their 88 favourite of the week is Goodbye Baby by
The Tunesmiths.
A having chosen
B chosen
C was chosen
D is chosen
34 ‘You didn’t get into Harvard, did you?’
‘No, and that’s the reason ……… I ended up going to drama college!’
A how B which
C for that D why
Answers
27 D 28 B 29 A 30 A 31 C 32 C 33 B 34 D
E. Choose the correct answer.
35 Could you ……… in the paper and see what’s on TV tonight?
A see B watch
C look D examine
36 I’m reading a ……… set in Greece during the Second World War.
A novel B fiction
C literature D writing
37 Harry kept us ……… throughout the journey with his non-stop jokes.
A enjoyed B entertained
C laughed D pleasured
38 I never read ……… of films as I don’t trust the critics’ opinions.
A reviews B criticisms
C articles D investigations
39 How did your ……… go? Do you think you’ll be offered the main part?
A audit B auditorium
C audience D audition
40 I’d love to work in show ……… . It’s so glamorous!
A industry B business
C commerce
D trade
41 Joe told me a joke today but I didn’t ……… it at all.
A get B bring
C fetch D collect
42 I didn’t like this album at first but it’s really starting to ……… on me now.
A grow B raise
C develop D increase
Answers
35 C 36 A 37 B 38 A 39 D 40 B 41 A 42 A

A. Use the word given in capitals to form a word that fits in the gap.
Developing Countries
Although too many people in the West do still live in (1) ………………… (POOR), on the
whole, Westerners are far more (2) ………………… (WEALTH) than those who live in
developing countries. Things that are essential to our (3) ………………… (DAY) lives, and
which we take for granted, such as electricity, are (4) ………………… (LUXURY) to millions
of people around the world. Is this situation (5) ………………… (ACCEPT) or should the
West be giving more (6) ………………… (ASSIST) to developing countries? Some
politicians and (7) ………………… (ECONOMY) believe that Western financial (8)
………………… (INVEST) in developing countries would be in everyone’s interest. As those
countries get richer, they will become (9) ………………… (VALUE) trading partners with the
West. The (10) ………………… (REAL) is, however, that there is an enormous amount of
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work to be done before people in developing countries can enjoy the kind of lives that most
people lead in the West.
Answers
1 poverty 2 wealthy 3 daily/everyday
4 luxuries 5 acceptable 6 assistance
7 economists 8 investment 9 (in)valuable
10 reality
B. Match to make sentences.
11 Sharon came
12 I manage to put
13 You can bank
14 I don’t know how they can get
15 If you could make
16 The shop’s giving
17 I’m saving
18 I don’t know what we’re going to live
A a little money by each month.
B out the cheque to Peardrop Limited, that would be fine.
C up to buy a new DVD player.
D into some money when her aunt died.
E away free software with every computer.
F by on such a low salary.
G on now I’ve lost my job.
H on house prices coming down soon.
Answers
11 D 12 A 13 H 14 F 15 B
16 E 17 C 18 G
C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words.
19 I had to pay to park in the supermarket car park! charged
I ………………………………… parking in the supermarket car park!
20 Is this credit card yours? belong
Does ………………………………… you?
21 I haven’t got much money in the bank. amount
I’ve only got ………………………………… money in the bank.
22 Getting the car repaired was so expensive! fortune
It ………………………………… to get the car repaired!
23 Sophie demanded that the shop assistant apologise to her. apology
Sophie demanded ………………………………… the shop assistant.
24 Buying things online means I don’t have to go into town so often. saves
Buying things online ………………………………… to go into town so often.
25 Don’t pay attention to what Dan says; your new shoes are lovely! notice
Take ………………………………… what Dan says; your new shoes are lovely!
26 I haven’t got much cash at the moment. short
I ………………………………… cash at the moment.
27 Can you lend me some money? borrow
Can ………………………………… you?
Answers
19 was/got charged for
20 this credit card belong
21 a small amount of
22 cost (me) a fortune
23 an apology from
24 saves me (from) having 90
25 no notice of
26 am (a bit/a little) short of
27 I borrow some money from
D. Choose the correct answer.
28 The shop assistant finally agreed ……… a full refund.
A giving me
B to give me
C give to me
D to me to give
29 Bill asked me why ……… to go shopping with me.
A I hadn’t invited him
B hadn’t I invited him
C I hadn’t him invited
D hadn’t I him invited
30 Ellie asked Stan ……… to look at the new catalogue.
A did he want
B do you want
C whether he wants
D if he wanted
31 Stephen ……… me he’d bought that suit in a sale.
A said B spoke
C told D claimed
32 ‘What did the man say when you challenged him?’
‘He said he ……… pay for the things in his bag, but I didn’t believe him!’
A is going to
B has been going to
C goes to
D was going to
33 When I last saw Carrie, she told me she ……… of buying a house, but now she’s changed
her mind.
A thought
B is thinking
C was thinking
D has been thinking
34 ‘What did they say when they realised you weren’t a shoplifter?’
‘They apologised ……… me.’
A to doubt
B they had doubted
C for doubting
D the doubt of
Answers
28 B 29 A 30 D 31 C 32 D 33 C 34 C
E. Choose the correct answer.
35 This car is very ……… as it goes so far on one tank of petrol.
A financial B economical
C costly D endless
36 I can’t believe how cheap these shorts were. They were a real ………!
A bargain B sale
C discount D offer
37 What ……… of car does your mum drive?
A name B brand
C make D form
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A charge B responsibility
C rule D organisation
39 I paid the assistant and took the books but then stupidly left the bookshop without waiting
for my ……… .
A cash B fee
C refund D change
40 I think she ……… her fortune in the shipping industry.
A took B made
C won D saved
41 I didn’t find a new top but at ……… I got some new jeans.
A less B the less
C least D the least
Answers
35 B 36 A 37 C 38 A 39 D 40 B 41 C

A. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is
necessary.
11 The forecast said there was a high …………………… (LIKELY) of rain this weekend.
12 We all know that using our cars causes …………………… (POLLUTE), but we still do
it.
13 Forecasting the weather …………………… (ACCURATE) takes a great deal of training.
14 Litter is often a problem in …………………… (RESIDENT) areas.
15 According to …………………… (ENVIRONMENT), we could be facing a crisis within
fifty years.
16 It was a wonderfully …………………… (SUN) day, so we decided to go to the beach.
17 The giant panda is …………………… (DANGER) because its habitat is being destroyed.
18 We didn’t enjoy our walk because it was absolutely …………………… (FREEZE)!
Answers
11 likelihood 12 pollution 13 accurately 14 residential
15 environmentalists 16 sunny 17 endangered 18 freezing
B. Complete the second sentence using the word given so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
19 Did you see the documentary about the ozone player? saw
I wonder ……………………………………… the documentary about the ozone layer.
20 I saw a badger for a moment before it disappeared into the woods. sight
I ……………………………………… a badger before it disappeared into the woods.
21 I hope the weather gets better for our trip to the mountains this weekend. up
I hope ……………………………………… for our trip to the mountains this weekend.
22 Did you hear that the greenhouse in the park had been demolished? torn
Did you hear that they ……………………………………… the greenhouse in the park?
23 Everything we do affects the environment in one way or another. effect
Everything we do ……………………………………… the environment in one way or
another.
24 I don’t really know a lot about the work that Greenpeace does. familiar
I ……………………………………… the work that Greenpeace does.
25 The builders have spoiled our garden. mess
The builders have ……………………………………… our garden.
26 Dr Trent said the problems were caused by rubbish in the streets. put
Dr Trent ……………………………………… rubbish in the streets.
27 Most people know that wasting water causes problems. aware
Most people ……………………………………… the problems caused by wasting water.
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19 if/whether you saw
20 caught sight of
21 the weather clears/brightens up
22 had torn down
23 has an effect on
24 am not really familiar with
25 made a mess of
26 put the problems down to
27 are aware of
C. Choose the correct answer.
28 No one seems to care about the environment, …………?
A does he B are they
C is he D do they
29 Do you know where ………… a book about insects?
A can I find B I find
C I can find D do I find
30 The new law prevents people ………… their rubbish in certain areas.
A to leave B from leaving
C of leaving D leave
31 Let’s walk to the shops instead of taking the car, …………?
A shall we B don’t we
C will we D won’t we
32 There isn’t much point in trying to save electricity, …………?
A is it B isn’t there
C isn’t it D is there
33 Don’t drop your sweet wrapper on the floor, …………?
A do you B aren’t you
C will you D won’t you
34 ‘I went to the exhibition at the natural history museum.’
‘Oh, yes? What ………… there?’
A saw you B you did see
C you saw D did you see
Answers
28 D 29 C 30 B 31 A 32 D 33 C 34 D
D. Choose the correct answer.
35 There’s been a ………… in Germany and a village was completely destroyed.
A flood B drizzle
C shower D smog
36 Do you know what CFC …………?
A sets in B does up
C stands for
D gets down
37 Dinosaurs have been ………… for millions of years.
A endangered
B extinct
C threatened
D disappeared
38 It’s sunny, but there’s a very cold ………… so don’t forget your coat.
A blowing B air
C wind D gas
39 If you ask me, ………… waste is a much bigger problem than ordinary household waste.
A industrial
 B business 93
C working
D employer
40 As towns grow, they tend to destroy the surrounding ………… areas.
A urban B commercial
C land D rural
41 Jill put her wellington boots on and, as soon as it stopped raining, went out to play in the
………… .
A reservoirs
B lakes
C puddles
D ponds
Answers
35 A 36 C 37 B 38 C 39 A 40 D 41 C

A. Write one word in each gap.

The Exam
It may sound strange, but Ben was looking forward to the English exam. Now, don’t imagine
that Ben was a great student. He was always slow to catch (1) …………… in class and
couldn’t really keep (2) …………… with the other students. And he hadn’t even studied (3)
…………… the exam. The real reason he thought he was going to sail (4) …………… was
that he had all the answers!
Two days before, he had found a piece of paper with all the questions and answers on it on his
teacher’s desk. It suddenly (5) …………… his mind that maybe for once he could pass the
exam. ‘What’s the point (6) …………… studying?’ he asked himself. After thinking it (7)
…………… for a second, he (8) …………… his mind up. He copied the piece of paper and
his teacher (9) …………… no idea what had happened.
When the exam started, Ben sat down and turned the question paper over. He looked, and then
looked again. It was the wrong paper! It dawned (10) …………… Ben that he had copied the
wrong exam paper! His teacher was looking at him, so Ben thought he’d better get (11)
…………… with it. He knew he would never succeed (12) …………… passing the exam. Not
all of it (13) …………… sense to him, but he did his best.
The next day, his teacher gave him his paper back and said ‘Well done, Ben. Much better.’ Ben
couldn’t believe it! he had passed with a B! He realised he had (14) …………… an important
lesson. With a little work, who knew what he would be capable (15) ……………?
Answers
1 on 2 up 3 for 4 through 5 crossed
6 of/in 7 over 8 made 9 had 10 on
11 on 12 in 13 made 14 learned/learnt
15 of
B. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is
necessary.
16 I passed the exam, but I’m still waiting to get my …………………… (CERTIFY).
17 Have you done any …………………… (REVISE) for the test?
18 Please pay …………………… (ATTEND), Rita, when I’m explaining what your
homework is.
19 I spent a long time on the maths problem but I still came up with the wrong
…………………… (SOLVE).
20 One of my classmates was suspended for a week for bad …………………… (BEHAVE).
21 Well, Mrs Turner, you’ll be pleased to hear that Georgia has made a big
…………………… (IMPROVE) in geography.
22 I’m hoping to study English …………………… (LITERATE) at university.
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16 certificate 17 revision/revising 18 attention
19 solution 20 behaviour 21 improvement
22 literature
C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
23 The headmaster made the pupil wait outside his door. made
The pupil ……………………………………… outside the headmaster’s door.
24 Please don’t leave your books on my desk. rather
I ……………………………………… leave your books on my desk.
25 I didn’t understand what my teacher was trying to express so I asked her again. getting
I didn’t understand what my teacher ……………………………………… so I asked her
again.
26 Counting the words in your composition is a waste of time. point
There ……………………………………… the words in your composition.
27 I just can’t decide whether to go to university or not. minds
I’m ……………………………………… whether to go to university or not.
28 My cousin has decided that he isn’t going to finish his engineering course. drop
My cousin has decided ……………………………………… his engineering course.
29 All Emma’s teachers say that she is able to do much more. capable
All Emma’s teachers say that she ……………………………………… much more.
30 I was really pleased that I managed to pass the exam. succeeded
I was really pleased that I ……………………………………… the exam.
Answers
23 was made to wait
24 would rather you didn’t/did not
25 was getting at
26 is no point (in) counting
27 in two winds (about)
28 to drop out of
29 is capable of doing
30 succeeded in passing
D. Choose the correct answer.
31 I didn’t expect our history teacher ………… us so much homework.
A giving B give
C to give D to giving
32 Do you remember ………… to school for the very first time?
A go B to go
C of going D going
33 I started doing my homework when I got home from school but I stopped ………… my
favourite show.
A watch B to watch
C watching D from watching
34 Please don’t forget ………… your essays during Friday’s lesson.
A handling in
B to hand in
C hand in
D to hanging in
35 Our teacher made the whole class ………… after the lesson because we had been so noisy.
A staying B to stay
C for staying
D stay
36 ‘What was Derek’s reaction to the accusation?’
 ‘Well, he denied ………… anywhere near95 the house at the time.’
A being B to be
C be D of being
Answers
31 C 32 D 33 B 34 B 35 D 36 A
E. Choose the correct answer.
37 I was very proud when I was told that I’d been made into a ………… .
A pupil B student
C prefect D classmate
38 With a little hard work, I’m sure you’ll ………… a lot this year.
A reach B succeed
C achieve D qualify
39 Who ………… you how to cook so well?
A taught B learned
C made D explained
40 Lee didn’t do so well in the test because he hadn’t ………… .
A written B studied
C read D learned
41 I think you need to ………… your ideas more clearly so that the reader doesn’t get
confused.
A dawn on
B get on with
C set out D give in
42 Oh, no! We’ve got a double maths ………… next!
A subject B interval
C lesson D task
Answers
37 C 38 C 39 A 40 B 41 C 42 C

A. Write one word in each gap.

Cultural differences at the dinner table
In some cultures, when you are invited to (1) ………………… a meal at someone’s house, you
might be considered rude if you don’t say how nice the food is. In Britain, for example, it’s
normal for someone to compliment the cook (2) ………………… the tastiness of the meal.
You can say something like, ‘That was delicious. Do, please, write the recipe down (3)
………………… me!’
In other cultures, however, people tend not (4) ………………… be so full (5)
………………… enthusiasm for the meal. You might be regarded (6) ………………… being
rude, as the cook might associate your praise (7) ………………… surprise. He or she might
think, ‘So, they’re shocked I can cook well, are they?’
If you’re not sure how to react, the best advice is to wait and (8) ………………… how other
people at the table react. If that doesn’t help, be very careful (9) ………………… what you
say! I would suggest (10) ………………… one solution could be to say, ‘That was delicious,
but then I knew it would be!’
Answers
1 have/eat 2 on 3 for 4 to 5 of
6 as 7 with 8 see 9 about 10 that
B. Complete the sentences by changing the form of the word in capitals when this is
necessary.
11 My dad never has sugar in coffee or tea but he does sometimes like to add artificial
………………… (SWEET).
12 I don’t know how anyone could eat eyeballs. That’s ………………… (DISGUST)!
13 Jenny stood ………………… (ANXIOUS)96in the kitchen, hoping that her soufflé would
rise.
14 Did you know that tomatoes ………………… (ORIGIN) from South America?
15 Donald is so ………………… (CREATE) in the kitchen. I think he should be a
professional chef.
16 There are sandwiches for you in a plastic ………………… (CONTAIN) in the fridge.
17 It’s important to observe basic health and ………………… (SAFE) precautions when
you’re handling uncooked meat.
18 That was ………………… (THOROUGH) delicious! Thank you!
Answers
11 sweetener(s) 12 disgusting 13 anxiously
14 originate(d) 15 creative 16 container
17 safety 18 thoroughly
C. Complete the second sentence using the word given, so that it has a similar meaning to
the first sentence. Write between two and five words in each gap.
19 You have to stir the soup every five minutes or so. stirred
The soup ………………………………… every five minutes or so.
20 A baker delivered the cake for us this morning. had
We ………………………………… a baker this morning.
21 Elaine tasted the curry for me to see how hot it was. got
I ………………………………… the curry for me to see how hot it was.
22 Many people say that olive oil is good for the heart. said
Olive oil ………………………………… good for the heart.
23 Some people have said that red wine is good for the heart too. been
It ………………………………… that red wine is good for the heart too.
24 They’ve been building that new supermarket for months. construction
That new supermarket ………………………………… for months.
25 These cucumbers came from our garden! grown
These cucumbers ………………………………… our garden!
26 Why don’t you ask an electrician to fit your cooker? get
Why don’t you ………………………………… an electrician?
27 I don’t think there’s enough salt in the sauce. lacking
I think ………………………………… salt.
Answers
19 has to be stirred
20 had the cake delivered by
21 got Elaine to taste
22 is said to be
23 has been said
24 has been under construction
25 were grown in
26 get your cooker fitted by
27 the sauce is lacking in
D. Match to make sentences.
28 I think this milk has gone
29 I ran
30 We’ve run out
31 Mum’s trying
32 It must be getting
33 We’d love you to come
34 This lasagne hasn’t turned
A out a new recipe tonight!
B of bread so could you go and get some?
C on for dinner time. 97
D off so let’s throw it away.
E out quite how I expected.
F into Bob in the supermarket yesterday.
G round for dinner sometime.
Answers
28 D 29 F 30 B 31 A 32 C 33 G 34 E
E. Choose the correct answer.
35 There’s a pack of ………… vegetables in the freezer, I think.
A freezing B frozen
C iced D icy
36 There are no vegetarian dishes on the …………!
A leaflet B brochure
C catalogue D menu
37 ………… the onions in cooking oil until they’re golden brown.
A Boil B Bake
C Fry D Grill
38 Pre-heat the ………… to 200°.
A oven B kitchen
C cuisine D cook
39 I’ll ………… the washing-up tonight!
A make B take
C do D have
40 The problem with most fizzy drinks is that they’re ………… sugar.
A full up B filled up with
C filled with D full of
41 Susie and Fran ………… in on us last night, so I had to quickly defrost a pizza.
A turned B dropped
C came D went
Answers
35 B 36 D 37 C 38 A 39 C 40 D 41 B

GRAMAR
A. Underline the correct option.
1 I’m wet because / so that it’s raining.
2 As / For it’s already ten o’clock, we really need to finish.
3 I did it because / in order that you told me to!
4 Now / In order that Jo knows, she feels happier.
5 Remind him because / so that he won’t forget.
6 Lesley was excited because / because of the party.
7 A: Why did you come?
B: Because / As I wanted to see Justin.
8 I was tired, because / so I went to bed early.
9 There’s a great place since / for cycling in the park.
10 Therefore, / In order that we have a serious problem.
11 Phone me if / in case you get there.
12 Take a good book to read if / in case the plane is late.
Answers
2 As 3 because 4 Now 5 so that
6 because of 7 Because 8 so 9 for
10 Therefore, 11 if 12 incase
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B. Match the pairs.
1 I saved some money because
2 I needed some money so that
a I could buy my gran a present.
b I didn’t spend much.
3 John did it quickly as
4 John did it quickly in order that
a he could finish on time.
b he didn’t have much time.
5 Claudia wasn’t feeling well because
6 Claudia wasn’t feeling well, so
a she ate something bad.
b she phoned the doctor.
7 Now you know English,
8 In order to know English
a you should study French.
b you need to study hard.
9 Hide your money if
10 Hide your money in case
a someone steals it.
b you know a safe place.
Answers
1 b 2 a 3 b 4 a 5 a 6 b 7 a 8 b 9 b 10 a

C. Complete each sentence b so that it means the same as sentence a, using the word in
brackets.
1 a Jack felt bad and stayed at home. (because)
b Jack stayed at home ……because he felt…… bad.
2 a It might rain so take your umbrella. (case)
b Take your umbrella ……………………………………… .
3 a I flew because it saved time. (order)
b I flew ……………………………………… time.
4 a Since it’s Friday, you can stay out later. (seeing)
b ………………………………………, you can stay out later.
5 a These shoes are specially designed so that you can run on grass. (ideal)
b These shoes are ……………………………………… on grass.
6 a Bad driving is the main cause of road accidents. (of)
b Most road accidents happen ……………………………………… .
7 a Sally must feel great because her exams are over. (now)
b ……………………………………… have finished, she must feel great.
8 a Mike and Sarah went early in order to get a ticket. (so)
b Mike and Sarah went early ……………………………………… could get a ticket.
Answers
2 in case it rains 3 in order to save
4 Seeing (that) it’s Friday 5 ideal for running
6 because of bad driving
7 Now (that) Sally’s exams 8 so (that) they

D. Join the sentences using different linking words. More than one answer is possible.
1 James was 15. He still went to school.
Since James was 15, he still went to school.
2 Nicky is angry. Don’t speak to her.
 …………………………………………………….. 99
3 It’s your birthday. You can go home early.
……………………………………………………..
4 Lisa bought some fruit. She wanted to make a cake.
……………………………………………………..
5 The Internet is working now. Check your email.
……………………………………………………..
6 Luke is training hard. He wants to get on the school team.
……………………………………………………..
7 Leona didn’t understand. She didn’t know Spanish.
……………………………………………………..
8 It’s a lovely day. It would be nice to have a picnic.
……………………………………………………..
Answers
Possible answers
2 Don’t speak to Nicky because she is angry.
3 As it’s your birthday, you can go home early.
4 Lisa bought some fruit so she could make a cake.
5 Now that the Internet is working, check your email.
6 Luke is training hard in order to get on the school team.
7 Since Leona didn’t know Spanish, she didn’t understand.
8 It’s a lovely day for having a picnic.
E. Complete the text with appropriate linking words.
Route 66 is a famous road which once went 3,940 km from the east to the west of the USA. It
was built in 1926 1……because…… there was no road transport across the country. Many
poor farmers travelled along Route 66 in the 1930s 2………………… to move to California.
They went 3………………… they could find work there.
The road was very useful 4………………… people driving on business. Therefore, many
shops, restaurants and hotels opened along Route 66 5………………… drivers could take a
break on their journeys. The first McDonald’s restaurant opened on Route 66.
A new, bigger road was built next to Route 66 and 6………………… the famous road became,
sadly, less important. In 1985, Route 66 was taken off the road map 7………………… it was
no longer an official state road. The road was broken up, 8………………… it became a system
of smaller roads. 9………………… it is no longer possible to drive along Route 66 today.
However, there is a Route 66 museum and even a Route 66 fan club 10………………… the
road is still very famous.
Answers
2 in order 3 so (that) / in order that
4 for 5 so (that) 6 so
7 because / as / since 8 so (that)
9 So / Therefore, 10 because

F. Complete the sentences using linking words.

1 ……Now that he has explained……, everyone understands.
2 Jake apologised to his teacher …………………………………………… .
3 ……………………………………………, let’s begin the game.
4 Julie is saving money …………………………………………… .
5 Alex started laughing …………………………………………… .
6 Tomorrow is Vicky’s birthday, …………………………………………… .
Answers
Possible answers
2 for being late
3 Since everyone is here
4 in case she loses her job 10
5 because he had chocolate on his shirt 0
6 so we need to get her a present

G. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1 Sally worked hard since ……she had a test the next day…… .
2 Jim was tired because …………………………………………… .
3 It was a lovely day, so …………………………………………… .
4 Be careful with that glass in case …………………………………………… .
5 As ……………………………………………, Sam didn’t have breakfast.
6 Now ……………………………………………, you can relax.
7 The supermarket made their prices cheaper in order that
…………………………………………… .
Answers
Possible answers
2 he had got up early 3 we had a picnic
4 it breaks 5 he was late
6 the exams are over
7 more people would shop there

H. Write about the purpose of these things or the reason for using them.
1 Cars
We need cars in order to move around. /
We use cars because we want to get to places quickly.
2 Music
……………………………………………
3 Friends
……………………………………………
4 Money
……………………………………………
5 Language
……………………………………………
6 School
……………………………………………
Answers
your own answers

I. Circle the correct option.

1 Transport was difficult …………… roads were bad.
a because b for c so that
2 …………… it was 1830, there were no cars.
a For b So c As
3 He built better roads …………… people could travel more quickly.
a in order b so that c for
4 Tar is …………… making roads stronger.
a for b because c since
5 Transport got better. ……………, prices went down.
a Because b So that c Therefore
Answers
1a 2c 3b 4a 5c

A. Match the sentences.

1 There are some good coats in that shop at the moment.
2 I don’t think you need your own car. 10
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3 The new riverside centre would bring more cafés and restaurants to the town.
4 Since the new manager arrived, the team has won a few matches.
5 Windsurfing is exciting and not particularly dangerous.
6 Don’t tell anyone your number.
7 More teenagers are taking up dance classes as a result of recent TV shows.
8 The organisation helps governments to provide food and clean water for their people.
a It also trains health workers and supplies medicines.
b In addition, the players are training harder.
c Besides, we can’t afford to buy one.
d What’s more, they’re half price this week!
e Moreover, the development would create valuable jobs.
f Similarly, don’t give this information over the Internet.
g Likewise, there has been increased interest in classes from older people.
h Above all, it is fun.
Answers
1d 2c 3e 4b 5h 6f 7g 8a

B. Make sentences by putting the words in the correct order. More than one answer is
possible.
1 you / until / I / home / sleep / were / couldn’t
I couldn’t sleep until you were home. /
Until you were home, I couldn’t sleep.
2 go / before / lunch / let’s / have / we
…………………………………………………..
3 arrived / had / we / a / when / surprise / we
…………………………………………………..
4 afterwards / dinner / they / a / had / watched / and / film
…………………………………………………..
5 home / time / the / we / midnight / it / was / by / got
…………………………………………………..
6 start / once / you’ve / can / eating / finished / we
…………………………………………………..
7 getting / dressed / noticed / he / something / as / was / strange / he
…………………………………………………..
8 boiling / the / water / add / next
…………………………………………………..
Answers
2 Let’s have lunch before we go. / Before we go, let’s have lunch.
3 We had a surprise when we arrived. / When we arrived, we had a surprise.
4 They watched a film and had dinner afterwards. / They watched a film and afterwards had
dinner. / They had dinner and watched a film afterwards. / They had dinner and afterwards
watched a film.
5 It was midnight by the time we got home. / By the time we got home, it was midnight.
6 Once you’ve finished eating, we can start. / We can start once you’ve finished eating.
7 He noticed something strange as he was getting dressed. / As he was getting dressed, he
noticed something strange.
8 Next add the boiling water. / Add the boiling water next.

C. Complete the sentences in an appropriate way.

1 We had a lovely day in spite of ……the fact that it was raining. ……
2 I haven’t read The Lord of the Rings. ………………………………, though.
3 We don’t really have time. On the other hand, ……………………………… .
4 My friends want to go snowboarding. However,10 ……………………………… .
2
5 Simon is very confident, whereas ……………………………… .
6 The building around the edge of the city are mostly modern. In contrast,
……………………………… .
7 It was cold but ……………………………… .
8 The teacher spoke a bit quickly. ………………………………, nevertheless.
Answers
Possible answers
2 I’ve seen the film
3 we might not get the chance again
4 I think it’s too dangerous
5 his brother is quite shy
6 the houses in the centre are very old
7 (it was) sunny
8 It was interesting

D. Complete the student’s presentation using the linking words in the box.
after also as before but in spite of
meanwhile what’s more
I want to talk to you about my favourite book. It’s Noughts and Crosses by Malorie Blackman.
My aunt gave me this book for my birthday. I don’t read many books, 1……but…… I couldn’t
stop reading this! It’s the first in a series of books. I’ve just started reading the second book
which is 2…………………… great!
The story is about Sephy, a Cross (I won’t tell you what that means. You’ll find
out 3…………………… you’ve read the first few pages.). Ever since she was little, Sephy’s
best friend has been Callum, who is a Nought.
4…………………… they get older, this becomes a problem because in their world Noughts
and Crosses don’t mix. 5…………………… this, Sephy and Callum try to stay friends. Their
parents, 6……………………, try to make them understand the rules of their world.
Malorie Blackman has written a very exciting story. 7……………………, you’ll feel you’ve
known the characters for years. Of course, this means you share their feelings, so make sure
you have some tissues with you 8…………………… you start reading!
Answers
2 also 3 after 4 As 5 In spite of
6 meanwhile 7 What’s more 8 before

E. Complete this formal letter of complaint by underlining the correct option. Sometimes
both options are possible.
Customer Complaints
In Your Dreams Holidays
I am writing to complain about a holiday that I spent in your hotel in August of this year.
I have several reasons for complaining. (1) Firstly / First of all, the information I received
about the hotel was incorrect. The adverts talked about a swimming pool and a golf course. In
August of this year, (2) however / in addition, the swimming pool had not yet been built.
(3) Equally / Likewise, the golf course was still unfinished.
(4) Then / After there was the room. (5) Although / Despite this had a sea view as advertised,
the view was spoilt by building works in front of the hotel. (6) On the other hand /
Furthermore, the noise of the building woke us up early every morning.
(7) Lastly / Secondly, we were so disappointed by the holiday that we left early.
(8) Despite / In spite of our complaints, the hotel manager was rude and refused to give us any
money back.
I am therefore writing to request an immediate refund. If we do not receive this within seven
days, we will send our story and photos to the newspapers.
Yours sincerely, 10
Mr Y Mee 3
Answers
2 however 3 Equally / Likewise 4 Then
5 Although 5 Furthermore 7 Lastly
8 Despite / In spite of

F. Complete each sentence b so that it has a similar meaning to sentence(s) a, using the
word in brackets. You may need to leave out some words, put the words in a different
order or add another sentence.
1 a I had a sandwich. Then I got on the train. (before)
b I ……had a sandwich before I got on the train. ……
2 a He had an injury. He still finished the race. (despite)
b He ……………………………………………… .
3 a She was singing. She was packing her bags at the same time. (while)
b She ……………………………………………… .
4 a I’ll stay here. I’ll leave at 9.00. (until)
b I ……………………………………………… .
5 a She cleans during the week and helps in the café at weekends. (too)
b She ……………………………………………… .
6 a It started raining. I immediately went inside. (as soon as)
b I ……………………………………………… .
7 a She was not unreasonable and listened carefully to everything. (contrary)
b She ……………………………………………… .
8 a The team played with ten men. It was surprising that they managed to win easily. (yet)
b The team ……………………………………………… .
Answers
2 He still finished the race despite an injury.
3 She was singing while she was packing her bags.
4 I’ll stay here until (I leave at) 9.00.
5 She cleans during the week. She helps in the café at weekends, too.
6 I went inside as soon as it started raining.
7 She was not unreasonable. On the contrary, she listened carefully to everything.
8 The team played with ten men, yet they managed to win easily.

G. Think of a book you enjoyed reading. In your notebook, write paragraphs about the
story events, the characters and why you enjoyed it. Use the questions and the linking
words to help you.
1 The story (when, while, and, at first, then, finally)
What’s the name of the book? What happens at the beginning of the story? What are two
other things that happen?
2 The characters (although, but, however, also, as well)
Who is your favourite character? What do you like about this character? What weakness
does the character have? Who else do you like?
3 Why did you like it? (above all, what’s more)
Which adjective or phrase best describes the book? Can you think of two other reasons why
you liked it?
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 …………… I could stop her, she had left the room.
a Before b After c when
2 TV adverts should be allowed, ……………10 not in the middle of a film!
a and b but c in contrast 4
3 The book was interesting. It was very long, …………… .
a although b too c though
4 Anthony Horowitz has …………… written The Power of Five series.
a though b too c also
5 Alex trains as a spy. …………… he is sent to the home of millionaire Herod Sayle.
a After b While c Afterwards
Answers
1a 2b 3c 4c 5c

A. Match the sentences to the replies.

1 What have you got in that bag?
2 Who’s your teacher this year?
3 Can you see Mark?
4 Have you enjoyed the training?
5 Can you see any seats?
6 Sorry, I can’t find that number.
7 Look! It’s really late!
8 Was that the bell?
a Yes, it’s time we went home.
b Yes, there’s some at the front.
c It doesn’t matter. Jay will have it.
d No, there’s no sign of him.
e Yes, there’s someone at the door.
f It’s a surprise.
g It’s Miss Collins.
h Yes, but there’s no guarantee of a job at the end of it.
Answers
1f 2g 3d 4h 5b 6c 7a 8e

B. Circle the correct option. Sometimes more than one option is possible.
1 It is best …………… honest.
a to be b that you are c be
2 …………… safe to drink the water?
a Is there b Is it c Is she
3 Thanks again – it has been lovely …………… to you.
a that talk b talking c to talk
4 She’s a great dancer. It’s a shame ……………
a that she’s giving up
b she to give up
c give up
5 …………… no need to get upset.
a It’s b There are c There’s
6 She didn’t phone to say where she was. …………… was very worrying.
a This b There c It
7 …………… reported to be fewer than 2,000 Giant Pandas left in the world.
a It is b There are c There’s
8 I hate …………… when you talk to me like that.
a it b this c there
Answers
2 b 3 b or c 4 a 5 c 6 a or c
7 b or c 8 a
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C. Complete the sentences with it or there. 5
1 How long does ……it…… take to get to the airport?
2 Who were you talking to last night? ………………… was Tina.
3 Go straight on. …………………’s a post box on the corner of the street.
4 ………………… seems strange that walking to school is now often quicker than going by
car.
5 A: What can you do at the sports centre?
B: …………………’s lots of different exercise classes.
6 …………………’s nearly my birthday!
7 I knew something had happened to her. ………………… was just a feeling I had.
8 This year ………………… has been a big increase in crime in this area.
Answers
2 It 3 There 4 It 5 There 6 It
7 It 8 there

D. Complete the text with the words in the box.

clear doubt important impossible
matter nothing point thought
Bullying is a problem which affects millions of teenage students.
It is 1……thought…… that nearly half of all teenagers have suffered from cyber-bullying: on
mobile phones or the Internet.
What can you do if it happens to you?
Be positive. Don’t think this is your fault and there’s 2………………… you can do about it.
● Walk away. If you walk away or ignore someone’s rude messages, you are making
it 3………………… that you just don’t care. He or she will soon get bored.
● Don’t reply. There’s no 4………………… trying to fight back or reply to the messages. It’ll
only make things worse.
● It’s 5………………… to build your confidence. It doesn’t 6………………… if it’s karate or
computers – join a club and do something you enjoy.
● There’s no 7………………… talking to someone will help you. Talk to an adult you can
trust.
● Think carefully about sharing personal information or photos. Once you’ve put a photo or
message online, it can be 8………………… to delete.
Answers
2 nothing 3 clear 4 point 5 important
6 matter 7 doubt 8 impossible

E. Write two sentences using it and two sentences using there for each picture. Use the
labels to help you.

1 ……It’s night. ……
2 …………………………………
3 …There are some stars. …
4 …………………………………
5 ………………………………… 10
6 ………………………………… 6
7 …………………………………
8 …………………………………

9 …………………………………
10 …………………………………
11 …………………………………
12 …………………………………
Answers
2 It’s snowy. 4 There’s a fox.
5 It’s half past three. 6 It’s 14 November.
7 There’s one customer.
8 There are lots of clocks. 9 It’s a hot day.
10 It’s 40°C. 11 There’s nobody in the café.
12 There are a lot of empty tables.
F. Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning, using the word in brackets.
1 There was no point. (worth)
It wasn’t worth it.
2 It’s not necessary for you to know. (There’s)
…………………………………………………..
3 It’s time for you to leave. (left)
…………………………………………………..
4 There’s no use in talking to him. (good)
…………………………………………………..
5 I needed three hours to finish it. (me)
…………………………………………………..
6 People say there are 500,000 words in the English language. (said)
…………………………………………………..
7 I’m definitely not going on my own. (way)
…………………………………………………..
8 The winner is certain. (doubt)
…………………………………………………..
9 I was really surprised when they walked in the room. (couldn’t)
…………………………………………………..
Answers
2 There’s no need for you to know.
3 It’s time you left.
4 It’s no good talking to him.
5 It took me three hours to finish it.
6 There are said to be / It is said (that) there are 500,000 words in the English language.
7 There’s no way I’m going on my own.
8 There’s / can be no doubt about the winner. / There’s / can be no doubt who the winner is.
9 I couldn’t believe it when they walked in the room.

G. Complete the sentences about your feelings and experience of learning English. Use a
different structure in each sentence.
1 …It’s a good idea to…… watch the news in English.
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2 ……………………………… understand people on the phone.
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3 ……………………………… visiting an English-speaking country is helpful.
4 ……………………………… make mistakes.
5 ……………………………… understand a joke in English.
6 ……………………………… people talk too fast.
7 ……………………………… learning long lists of vocabulary.
8 ……………………………… remember new words.
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 …………… been very cold at night.
a It b It’s c There
2 It’s good …………… to someone who understands.
a that talk b to talk c talk
3 I find …………… hard to study when I’m tired.
a I’m b it c there
4 …………… doubt in my mind.
a There are no
b It’s no
c There’s no
5 …………… lots of people at the party.
a There were
b They were
c It was
Answers
1b 2b 3b 4c 5a

A. Write at least one word from the box next to each affix.
achieve agree bag comfort confidence count
enjoy found graduate ground hand help
importance lion play popular relax rest
similar steward treat trust vision wear

……………………… ………………………
dis ……………………… ……………………… ful
……………………… ………………………
……………………… ………………………
un ……………………… ……………………… ess
……………………… ………………………
……………………… ………………………
re ……………………… ……………………… ation
……………………… ………………………
……………………… ………………………
under ……………………… ……………………… ity
……………………… ………………………
……………………… achieve
self ……………………… ……………………… ment
……………………… ………………………
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agree bag
comfort hand
count help
dis ful
play play
similar rest
trust trust
importance count
un rest lion ess
popular steward
count
found
re play ation
relax
vision
graduate
popular
under ground ity
similar
wear
confidence agree
self help enjoy ment
importance treat
B. Add prefixes to these words to make nouns.
1 vision
……television……
2 production
………………………
3 trust
………………………
4 circle
………………………
5 biography
………………………
6 chip
………………………
7 smoker
………………………
8 wear
………………………
Now do the same by adding suffixes.
9 wait
………………………
10 neighbour
………………………
11 assist
………………………
12 guitar
………………………
13 hard
………………………
14 spoon
………………………
15 weak
 ……………………… 10
16 millionaire 9
………………………
Answers
2 reproduction / co-production
3 distrust / mistrust 4 semi-circle
5 autobiography 6 microchip
7 non-smoker 8 underwear 9 waiter
10 neighbourhood 11 assistant / assistance
12 guitarist 13 hardship 14 spoonful
15 weakness 16 millionairess

C. Add affixes to each word to make at least three nouns.

1 vision
……television, revision, revisionism, visionary……
2 form
………………………………………………
3 market
………………………………………………
4 manage
………………………………………………
5 play
………………………………………………
6 rule
………………………………………………
Answers
Possible answers
2 formation, reform, deformity, formality
3 mini-market, marketer, supermarket
4 manager, ex-manager, management, self-management
5 replay, auto-play, player, co-player
6 ruler, ex-ruler, self-rude

D. Look at the affixes and work out what these words mean.
1 refusal
……when you say ‘no’……
2 misinterpretation
………………………………………………
3 microsecond
………………………………………………
4 monosyllable
………………………………………………
5 sociology
………………………………………………
6 submarine
………………………………………………
7 tigress
………………………………………………
8 applicant
Answers
2 understanding something wrongly
3 a small part of one second
4 a word with one syllable
5 the study of society 11
6 a boat which goes under the sea 0
7 a female tiger
8 somebody who applies for something

E. Complete the advertisement with the correct affixes.

Calling all young business people!
After the incredible (1) popular…ity… of last year’s contest, we are starting a second (2)
compet……… for teenagers who have a great business idea. The first prize, 10,000 euros to
help start your business, will again be given in a special (3) present……… by Donald Fish. Sir
Donald is (4) ………- president of the World Bank and is now in (5) retire……… in Florida.
Last year’s (6) winn……… was Rachel Thomas, 16, from Skegness who started an (7)
………- book company on her home computer. It wasn’t easy. First, Rachel is not an IT (8)
special……… . Second, she had a big (9) ………agree……… with her parents about her
business plans. However, Rachel had the (10) ………fidence and (11) commit……… to make
her dream come true, and even her parents are happy now!
Remember, we are not looking for amazing (12) original………, something that will make you
a business (13) ………- star, just projects which show (14) imagin……… and real (15)
useful……… .
To apply, you first need to
Answers
2 competition 3 presentation
4 ex-president 5 retirement 6 winner
7 e-book 8 specialist 9 disagreement
10 confidence 11 commitment
12 originality 13 mega-star
14 imagination 15 usefulness

F. Guess each noun from its definition, then underline the prefix and / or suffix.
1 You feel this emotion when what you hoped for did not happen.
……disappointment………
2 Scientists use this instrument to look at small things.
…………………………………………………….
3 A situation where all the business is controlled by one company.
…………………………………………………….
4 A path which lets you walk under a busy road.
…………………………………………………….
5 What you feel when you aren’t happy.
…………………………………………………….
6 This punctuation mark;
…………………………………………………….
7 Somebody who makes and checks financial documents.
…………………………………………………….
8 You take part in this to win something.
…………………………………………………….
Answers
2 microscope 3 monopoly 4 subway
5 unhappiness 6 semicolon
7 accountant or auditor 8 competition

G. Make up six new English nouns using affixes (then check if they really exist!).
1 cyber-teacher – a robot teacher
(Not reality – yet!)
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2 …………………………………………………….
1
3 …………………………………………………….
4 …………………………………………………….
5 …………………………………………………….
6 …………………………………………………….
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 A good manag………. works hard and plays hard.
a or b ar c er
2 ……….working (doing your job away from the office) is getting popular.
a Ex b Tele c Mis
3 It is ……….sense to say that money brings you happiness.
a non b dis c in
4 In my child………. I dreamed about opening a chocolate shop.
a hood b ness c ment
5 A completely original business idea is a rar………. .
a aty b ety c ity
Answers
1c 2b 3a 4a 5c

A. Match the pairs.

1 This rice is overcooked.
2 This rice is precooked.
a Just put it in the microwave.
b Throw it away!
3 It’s harmful.
4 It’s harmless.
a Don’t touch it!
b Don’t worry.
5 She’s semiconscious.
6 She’s unconscious.
a She is moving her eyes.
b She can’t hear you.
7 Wanda is overpaid.
8 Wanda is underpaid.
a She is looking for another job.
b She has a bigger salary than me.
9 Brad is very forgetful.
10 Brad’s acting was unforgettable.
a He forgot what time the play started.
b I think he is brilliant.
Answers
1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 a 6 b 7 b 8 a 9 a 10 b

B. Add affixes to the words.

1 Federer o u t played Nadal and won the match.
2 Switch off your computer and the _ _ start it.
3 It was a cold and wind _ day.
4 You can save money by _ _ _-booking two weeks before you go.
5 That music is too loud. It will deaf _ _ you!
6 If the pasta is _ _ _ _ _ cooked, it will be very hard, so put it back in the pan.
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7 They supported the president and his _ _ _-government army.
8 It is expensive to advert _ _ _ on TV. 2
9 It was all done in a very business _ _ _ _ way.
10 Julia is a very like _ _ _ _ girl. She’s popular with everyone.
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C. Complete the crossword with verbs and adjectives.

Across
2 Strong winds can be very ………………… .
4 Running will ………………… your legs.
5 Horror films ………………… me. I can’t watch them!
7 ………………… footballers get very high salaries.
9 Jack really ………………… his parents when he didn’t go to university.
10 If something is …………………, it is not good enough.
11 ‘To ………………… the wheel’ mean to make something that already exists.
12 English is an ………………… language.
Down
1 I ………………… it at first but then I listening again and everything was clear.
3 The opposite of ‘valuable’.
6 The piano and the guitar are examples of ………………… instruments.
8 My alarm clock was broken, so I ………………… this morning.
Answers
Across
4 strengthen
5 terrify
7 professional
9 disappointed
10 substandard
11 reinvent
12 international
Down
1 misunderstood
3 worthless
6 musical
8 overslept

D. Write a word with an affix that means the same as each definition.
1 across the Atlantic
 ……transatlantic…… 11
2 to make modern 3
………………………………
3 by chance
………………………………
4 to get too hot
………………………………
5 to do an exam again
………………………………
6 with no hope
………………………………
7 to see before
………………………………
8 the language spoken by the Finns
………………………………
Answers
2 modernise / modernize 3 accidental
4 overheat 5 retake 6 hopeless
7 preview 8 Finnish

E. Complete the text with the correct prefixes and / or suffixes.

English spelling is (1) fam…ous… for being (2) illogic………… . Many words are not written
as they sound. G. B. Shaw liked to (3) demonstr………… how you could (4) …………nounce
the (non-word) ‘ghoti’ as ‘fish’: gh is pronounced like f in laugh; o is pronounced
like i in women; ti is pronounced like sh in station. He argued that our spelling system is very
(5) …………effective and he wanted to (6) …………form the system. Shaw invented a
different system but people used to (7) critic………… it and call his system (8) …………
workable.
Since Shaw, there have been attempts to (9) reorgan………… the system of English spelling
but none have really been (10) success………… . Noah Webster, a (11) …………-spelling
reform dictionary writer, managed to (12) simpl………… some spellings in American English,
for example the -or instead of –our suffix: color (colour), honor (honour).
Actually, it is not true that English words are (13) unpronounced………… . In fact, over 90%
of words are completely (14) …………dictable in how they are read. English is not so (15)
chaot…………! Maybe this is the reason why attempts to (16) revolution………… spelling
have not been popular.
Answers
2 illogical 3 demonstrate 4 mispronounce
5 ineffective 6 reform 7 criticise / ize
8 unworkable 9 reorganise / ize
10 successful 11 pro-spelling 12 simplify
13 unpronounceable 14 predictable
15 chaotic 16 revolutionise / ize

F. Guess the meanings of these words from their affixes.

1 co-write
……to write together……
2 telesales
………………………………………..
3 interlock
………………………………………..
4 blueish
………………………………………..
5 deplane 11
……………………………………….. 4
6 unprintable
………………………………………..
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2 selling by telephone 3 to join together
4 a colour similar to blue 5 to get off a plane
6 not suitable for people to read / hear

G. Make up six new English verbs and adjectives using affixes (then check if they really
exist!).
1 co-study – to study for a test with a friend
(Not a real word – yet!)
2 hellish – very bag
(Yes, it exists.)
3 …………………………………………
4 …………………………………………
5 …………………………………………
6 …………………………………………
7 …………………………………………
8 …………………………………………
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 We should …………play the game if you think it was unfair.
a out b over c re
2 Scrabble is use………… if you want to improve your spelling.
a ful b less c able
3 Sandra …………reacted when she couldn’t make a word and started crying.
a over b under c mis
4 It is very effect………… to make words with uncommon letters of the alphabet.
a al b ive c y
5 It is a big disadvantage to be …………literate today.
a im b in c il
Answers
1c 2a 3a 4b 5c

A. Underline the correct option.

1 Mario Testino has taken some great photos, some of which / that are in this book.
2 Toby, whose / who his parents wanted him to be a doctor, became a musician instead.
3 I missed the game on Saturday, what / which was a shame.
4 They had four children, the eldest of who / whom was just ten years old.
5 They called their daughter Emiko, which / that means ‘smiling child’.
6 Everyone came except for Cameron, who / which was not very well.
7 Most people had not heard of Usain Bolt before the Beijing Olympics, where / which he
won three gold medals.
8 I med Dale last year, when / who he was working at the holiday centre.
Answers
2 whose 3 which 4 whom 5 which
6 who 7 where 8 when
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct relative pronouns.
1 The actor, ……who…… is now only 26, has5 already starred in a number of well-known
films.
2 The city centre hospital, ………………… my mum worked, is closing at the end of the
year.
3 In the summer, ………………… the tourists are here, there are lots of jobs in bars and
restaurants.
4 The dog, ………………… had followed her along the road, didn’t seem to have a home.
5 At this hotel, ………………… he often came to stay, Proust wrote his most famous book.
6 The team, ………………… manager left last January, have not been playing well.
7 He has never spoken to me about it, ………………… I think is really strange.
8 The money was won by a couple, ………………… later gave it away.
Answers
2 where 3 when 4 which 5 where
6 whose 7 which 8 who

C. Complete these sentences with the correct relative pronouns and prepositions.
1 The running club is going to several races this year including the New York Marathon,
……which…… I’m taking part ……in…… .
2 I was so embarrassed in the restaurant yesterday! My uncle didn’t like the food,
………………… he kept complaining ………………… .
3 There was a bad accident here yesterday. The old woman, ………………… house the car
crashed …………………, was later taken to hospital.
4 There are many hotels in the city, the best ………………… ………………… is probably
the Victoria.
5 I can’t work at the cinema on Saturday. They will need someone to collect the tickets at the
door, ………………… I’m usually responsible ………………… .
6 Tomorrow my mum is going to stay with my aunt, ………………… she is always
worrying ………………… .
7 Thankfully the neighbours, ………………… dog we’ve been looking …………………,
are coming back from holiday tomorrow.
8 The pop band sang in front of around 20,000 people, most ………………… seemed to be
young girls.
Answers
2 which … about 3 whose … into 4 of which
5 which … for 6 who … about
7 whose … after 8 of whom

D. Rewrite each sentence to include the information in brackets.

1 The Taj Mahal was built by Emperor Shah Jahan for his wife. (It is in northern India.)
The Taj Mahal, which is in northern India, was built by the Emperor Shah Jahan for his
wife.
2 There are 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms in the White House. (The President of the United
States lives there.)
………………………………………………………………………..
3 Vincent Van Gosh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. (His most famous work is
probably Sunflowers.)
………………………………………………………………………..
4 Landing on the planet Mars was finally achieved in 1976. (Scientists had always dreamed
of this.)
………………………………………………………………………..
5 The Sydney Opera House was designed by Danish architect, Jorn Utzon. (Its roof looks like
the sails of many boats.)
 ……………………………………………………………………….. 11
6 Che Guevara fought in the Cuban Revolution. 6 (He died in 1967)
………………………………………………………………………..
7 The idea of using sound waves to find illness was put forward in the middle of the 20th
century. (We now know this as ultrasound.)
………………………………………………………………………..
8 The Russian winter lasts from late October to April. (Temperatures typically drop to –
25°C.)
………………………………………………………………………..
Answers
2 There are 132 rooms and 35 bathrooms in the White House, where the President of the
United States lives.
3 Vincent Van Gogh, whose most famous work in probably Sunflowers, was born in the
Netherlands in 1853.
4 Landing on the planet Mars, which scientists had always dreamed of, was finally achieved
in 1976.
5 The Sydney Opera House, whose roof looks like the sails of many boats, was designed by
Danish architect, Jorn Utzon.
6 Che Guevara, who died in 1967, fought in the Cuban Revolution.
7 The idea of using sound waves, which we now know as ultrasound, to find illness was put
forward in the middle of the 20th century.
8 The Russian winter, when temperatures typically drop to –25°C, lasts from late October to
April.

E. Rewrite this story, changing the underlined sentences into relative clauses.
I love his story. I think about it when things are difficult. It is a true story. The beginning of the
film Good Will Hunting is based on it. The story is about a young maths student, George
Dantzig. He studied at the University of California, Berkeley, in the USA. One day Dantzig
arrived late for a class and copied down two maths problems from the board. He thought these
were for homework. The problems took him longer than usual to solve. Dantzig found both of
them difficult. A few weeks later he was woken early by someone at the front door. Dantzig
had forgotten all about the homework now. He opened the door to find his teacher with the
homework in his hand. His teacher was very excited. The homework had in fact been two
examples of famous unsolved maths problems and Dantzig had just solved them! Dantzig
believed this was an example of positive thinking. Dantzig’s father was a mathematician. If he
had known these were unsolved problems, he would never have been able to do them!
I love this story, which I think about when things are difficult.
………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………..
………………………………………………………………………..
Answers
It is a true story, which the beginning of the film Good Will Hunting is based on.
The story is about a young maths student, George Dantzig, who studied at the University of
California, Berkeley, in the USA.
One day Dantzig arrived late for a class and copied down two maths problems from the board,
which he thought were for homework.
The problems, both of which Dantzig found difficult, took him longer than usual to solve.
A few weeks later, when Dantzig had forgotten all about the homework, he was woken early
by someone at the front door.
He opened the door to find his teacher, who was very excited, with the homework in his hand.
Dantzig, whose father was a mathematician, believed this was an example of positive thinking.
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F. Add more information to this story using relative clauses.
7

One day a man was taking some apples to the town, 1……which was several kilometres
away…… . He put all the apples into bags on his
donkey, 2…………………………………… . On the way he met a
boy, 3……………………………………, and his donkey. ‘How long will it take to get to the
town?’ asked the man, 4…………………………………… .
‘If you go quickly, it will take you a long time,’ said the boy.
‘But if you go slowly, you will get there quicker.’
The man thought the boy was being silly, 5…………………………………… .
‘I’ll get there before you!’ he said.
The man and his donkey went very quickly along the road. They went so fast that the apples
started to fall out of the bags. The man, 6……………………………………, stopped for a rest.
Suddenly he saw the bags, 7…………………………………… .
‘Where are all the apples?’ he cried.
The man went back to pick up all the apples. It took a long time. Night fell and it was dark
when the man finally got to the town. He saw a hotel, 8……………………………………, and
went in.
The boy, 9……………………………………, was staying there too.
‘Ah,’ said the boy. ‘I told you to go slowly!’
Answers
Possible answers
2 whose name was Alfred
3 who was also going to the town
4 who was in a hurry
5 which made him angry
6 who was getting tired
7 which were now empty
8 where he could stay
9 who had arrived earlier

G. Write a simple sentence about each of the topics below.

1 A friend: …………………………………………………………..
2 Your school: …………………………………………………………..
3 Your favourite thing: …………………………………………………………..
4 Someone in your family: …………………………………………………………..
5 Your hometown: …………………………………………………………..
6 The month you were born: …………………………………………………………..
7 Somewhere you went on holiday: …………………………………………………………..
8 Your favourite subject: …………………………………………………………..
Example: 1 Charlie lives in my street.
Now add one more piece of information in a relative clause to each sentence and write it
in your notebook.
Example: Charlie, who I’ve known for years, lives in my street.
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 The hotel is on fantastic beach, …………… the sand is almost black.
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2 They had three sons, all of …………… became 8 lawyers.
a which b whom c who
3 The teacher did not give me a very good mark, …………… I did not understand.
a that b what c which
4 Mike Hayes, …………… idea it was, raised $28,000.
a whom b who c whose
5 The club meetings, ……………, are on Tuesday evenings.
a I look forward to which
b which I look forward to
c that I look forward to
Answers
1a 2b 3c 4c 5b

A. Underline the correct option. Sometimes both options are possible.

1 This is the place where / which I live.
2 April is the month in which / when she was born.
3 The giant panda lives in forests which / where are being cut down.
4 The letter should only be read by the person to who / to whom it is addressed.
5 He’s a lovely man who has / with a lot of friends.
6 The 1950s and 60s were the years when / where the Cold War was at its worst.
7 That’s the reason that / why we moved.
8 I don’t know what / that you mean.
Answers
2 in which / when 3 which 4 to whom
5 who has / with 6 when 7 that / why 8 what

B. Complete the email by putting relative clauses a-h in the correct places.
I had a letter from Lily Wylie recently. You remember me talking about my Uncle Ray, don’t
you? He’s the uncle 1…g…… . He grew up in Glasgow with my dad and my Uncle Colin.
Uncle Ray left home when he was quite young. That was in the 1950s 2………… . He got on a
ship 3………… and lived there for the rest of his life. When he arrived in Canada, he stayed
with a couple, Mr and Mrs Bennett, 4………… . They had one child. She’s my cousin, but I’ve
never met her. Uncle Colin stayed in Glasgow in the house 5………… and opened a
shop 6………… . Uncle Ray and Uncle Colin never saw each other again. Anyway, I had a
letter from Lily recently. She’s the daughter of the cousin 7………… . She’s going to be over
here 8………… and I think she would like to meet you!
a I’ve never met
b when you could leave school at 15
c when you’re next at home
d where he was born
e that sold fish
f which was going to Canada
g who moved to Canada
h whose daughter he later married
Answers
2b 3f 4h 5d 6e 7a 8c

C. Complete the sentences with who, which or that. (More than one relative pronoun is
possible in each sentence.) Then put brackets around the pronouns which can be left out.
1 It’s the 5.00 train ……(which / that)…… you need to catch.
2 The man …………………… is sitting in the corner is not well.
3 The reporter asked her a lot of questions …………………… she couldn’t answer.
4 You can pick any strawberries …………………… 11 are red.
5 There are not many people …………………… 9 would like his job.
6 How could a person …………………… I love have done this?
7 Look! It’s the actor …………………… played Sam.
8 Chelsea is the football team …………………… my brother supports.
Answers
2 who / that 3 (which / that) 4 which / that
5 who / that 6 (who / that) 7 who / that
8 (who / which / that)

D. Complete the sentences by putting the words in the correct order.

1 were / about / you / boy / telling / the / me
Is that ……the boy you were telling me about……?
2 of / that / something / I’m / proud
It’s not ………………………………………… .
3 joke / laughing / understand / were / at / the / they
I didn’t ………………………………………… .
4 book / film / which / on / the / the / based / is
I’ve read ………………………………………… .
5 books / for / looking / which / found / you / the / were
Have you …………………………………………?
6 old / across / came / which / were / very / they
The clothes ………………………………………… .
7 yesterday / to / the / listening / you / were / song
What was …………………………………………?
8 died / to / was / married / has / she
The actor ………………………………………… .
Answers
2 something that I’m proud of
3 understand the joke they were laughing at
4 the book which the film is based on
5 found the books which you were looking for
6 which they came across were very old
7 the song you were listening to yesterday
8 she was married to has died

E. Join the sentences using relative pronouns.

1 The stories talk of a princess. Her hair is like gold.
The stories talk of a princess whose hair is like gold. /
The stories talk of a princess who has hair like gold.
2 This is the film. The Coen brothers are most famous for this film.
…………………………………………
3 That’s the guy. You go to school with his son.
…………………………………………
4 The people should come to the front of the class. I read out their names.
…………………………………………
5 You will never guess. I’ve just been talking to someone.
…………………………………………
6 Why don’t we visit that museum? You were looking at their website.
…………………………………………
7 There are some shoes in this shop. I’d really like them.
…………………………………………
8 Suddenly Dawn saw the man. She had bought the car from him.
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2 This is the film (which / that) the Coen brothers are most famous for. / This is the film for
which the Coen brothers are most famous. (formal)
3 That’s the guy whose son you go to school with.
4 The people whose names I read out should come to the front of the class.
5 You’ll never guess who I’ve just been talking to.
6 Why don’t we visit that museum whose website you were looking at?
7 There are some shoes in this shop (which / that) I’d really like.
8 Suddenly Dawn saw the man (who) she had bought the car from. / Suddenly Dawn saw the
man from whom she had bought the car. (formal)

F. In your notebook, write definitions for at least four of the computer words, using the
words in brackets.
1 a webmaster (create)
A webmaster is someone who creates a website.
2 a chatroom (send / receive)
3 a cybercafé (use)
4 an email (send)
5 a laptop or a notebook (carry)
6 screen (look at)
7 Bill Gates (start)
Answers
Possible answers
2 A chatroom is a place on a website where you can send a message and receive an immediate
reply from other users.
3 A cybercafé is a shop or a café where you can use the Internet.
4 An email is a message (which / that) you send on the Internet.
5 A laptop or a notebook is a small computer (which / that) you can carry with you.
6 A screen is the part of the computer (which / that) you look at.
7 Bill Gates is one of the businessmen who started Microsoft.

G. Complete the sentences with relative clauses to make them true for you.
1 I can’t imagine a time ……when there were no computers. ……
2 I’ve never been to a country ………………………………………………………. .
3 I’d like to meet someone ………………………………………………………. .
4 I prefer watching films ………………………………………………………. .
5 I don’t like people ………………………………………………………. .
6 I never buy clothes ………………………………………………………. .
7 I always remember places ………………………………………………………. .
8 I love days ………………………………………………………. .
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 I need to find someone ……… can fix my computer.
a who b which c –
2 An inbox is the place ……… your emails arrive.
a when b where c why
3 I don’t know ……… .
a what about you were worrying
b about what you were worrying
c what you were worrying about
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That is the guy ……… I went to school with.
a who the wife 1
b whose wife
c the wife of who
5 A console is ……… you need to play a video game on the TV or your computer.
a what b which c that
Answers
1a 2b 3c 4b 5a

A. Match the situations to the indirect questions.

1 You have been waiting for a bus for one hour.
2 You need to borrow 200 euros from your dad.
3 Somebody has taken your favourite pen without asking you.
4 You have a test tomorrow but you know nothing.
5 Your aunty has given you a book on gardening for your birthday.
6 There was a very exciting film on TV but you missed the end of it.
7 Your friend wants to wear a bright green dress to the party.
8 You are at a great party but your mum rings and tells you to come home.
a I don’t know what to say to her.
b I wonder whether my friend Louise can help me.
c I want to know why she chose this present for me.
d I doubt if it is coming.
e I’ll ask if I can stay for another hour.
f I’m not sure if he will say yes.
g I’ll find out who took it.
h I’m interested in what happened next.
Answers
1d 2f 3g 4b 5c 6h 7a 8e
B. Make sentences by putting the words in the correct order. The first word
is underlined.
1 me / was / date / what / asked / it / she
She asked me what date it was.
2 birthday / wonder / is / when / I / Jack’s
……………………………………………………….
3 care / what / say / Liz / doesn’t / I
……………………………………………………….
4 Simon / nobody / his / knows / exam / passed / if
……………………………………………………….
5 happened / where / it / me / told / she
……………………………………………………….
6 asked / I / all / right / the / whether / was / doctor
……………………………………………………….
7 do / is / Charles / what / thinking / to
……………………………………………………….
8 of / money / where / the / get / problem / is / the / we / there
……………………………………………………….
Answers
2 I wonder when Jack’s birthday is.
3 Liz doesn’t care what I say.
4 Nobody knows if Simon passed his exam.
5 She told me where it happened.
6 The doctor asked whether I was all right.
7 Charles is thinking what to do.
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8 There is the problem of where we get the money.
2
C. Complete the sentences with indirect questions.
1 ‘Six o’clock.’
I wanted to know ……what time it was. ……
2 ‘February 15th.’
I asked ………………………………………………………. .
3 ‘I’m not feeling very well.’
I wondered ………………………………………………………. .
4 ‘Yes, it should be great!’
I asked ………………………………………………………. .
5 ‘My friend Sam.’
I was interested to know ………………………………………………………. .
6 ‘No, I don’t have enough money.’
Do you know ………………………………………………………. .
Answers
Possible answers
2 when her birthday was.
3 why she hadn’t come to school.
4 if he was coming to the party.
5 who gave her the flowers.
6 if you are going to buy a new computer?

D. Circle the correct option.

A hundred years ago, a team of explorers found a glacier in Antarctica. They weren’t
sure 1……, so they named it the Mertz Glacier after the explorer Xavier Mertz. Although the
Mertz Glacier is one of the biggest glaciers in the world, many people can’t even say 2…… .
Xavier Mertz (1883-1913) was part of a team which wanted to find out 3…… Antarctica.
There weren’t even any maps of Antarctica at that time. They needed to know 4…… this very
big continent, and 5…… possible to get from Antarctica to South Australia.
In November 1912, Mertz and two men, Ninnis and Mawson, were on a long difficult journey
across the ice. There was a scream. At first, Mertz didn’t understand 6…… . Then he saw that
Ninnis had fallen through the ice. Even worse, he had fallen with most of their food. Mertz had
no idea 7…… and asked Mawson 8…… to wait to help. Mawson told him they had to
continue.
The two men were soon tired and hungry. On 7 January, 100 miles from their camp, Mertz
asked 9…… . He wasn’t sure 10…… . Sadly, Mertz soon died. Mawson managed to get back
to camp safely and went on many more Antarctic journeys.
1 a what is it called b what to call it c what was it called
2 a who was Mertz b who Mertz was c what did Mertz
3 a was what in b what it was c what was in
4 a how do you cross b how was crossed c how to cross
5 a if it was b was it c what was it
6 a if happened b was what happening c what had happened
7 a what to do b if to do c if or not
8 a if b whether or not c if or not
9 a if he had stopped b why to stop c to stop
10 a how he continued b he could continue c if to continue
Answers
2 b 3 c 4 c 5 a 6 c 7 a 8 b 9 c 10 b

E. Write indirect questions for what they are saying or thinking.

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3

1 He is asking if he can have an ice cream.

2 ……………………………………………….

3 ……………………………………………….

4 ……………………………………………….

5 ……………………………………………….

6 ……………………………………………….
Answers
Possible answers
2 They are wondering where they are.
3 She can’t understand why her daughter did it.
4 He’s asking what is in the bag.
5 He’s not sure if it’s warm enough.
6 She’s asking how it happened.

F. Complete the indirect questions.

It was midnight. Jill was in bed (1) but her husband Jack wasn’t home. Jill phoned Jack (2) but
there was no answer. Then she called Jack’s friend Tom (3) about Jack. Tom knew nothing.
Two hours later Jack came home. Jill wanted (4) an explanation. Jack said he would tell her in
the morning. Then they both went to sleep.
Jill woke up very early because of (5) a strange noise. (6) Had Jack heard it too? she thought.
Jack then got up and went downstairs. The noise stopped but then there was a very bright light.
(7) Jill was confused and frightened. Jack came back to the bedroom. He was carrying two
spacesuits. (8) Jill was very surprised.
(9) Jack asked and Jill agreed to put on the spacesuit. They went outside and Jill saw the
spaceship. Jill kissed Jack and answered (10) his question by saying that yes, she was happy.
At last they were going back to Earth.
1 Jill didn’t know ……where Jack was…… .
2 Jill wondered ………………………………………………… .
3 Jill asked ………………………………………………… .
4 Jill wanted to know ………………………………………………… .
5 Jill didn’t know ………………………………………………… .
6 Jill wondered ………………………………………………… .
7 Jill didn’t understand ………………………………………………… .
8 Jill wondered ………………………………………………… 12 .
9 Jack asked Jill ………………………………………………… 4 .
10 Jack wanted to know ………………………………………………… .
Answers
Possible answers
2 Jill wondered why his phone was switched off.
3 Jill asked Tom if he had seen Jack.
4 Jill wanted to know where Jack had been.
5 Jill didn’t know what the noise was.
6 Jill wondered if Jack had heard it.
7 Jill didn’t understand what was happening.
8 Jill wondered what the spacesuits were for.
9 Jack asked Jill if she would put on the spacesuit.
10 Jack wanted to know if Jill was happy.

G. Write indirect questions about these people.

1 James Bond
I’d ask him if he liked detective stories.
2 Your favourite sports star
…………………………………………………
3 William Shakespeare
…………………………………………………
4 Xavier Mertz
…………………………………………………
5 Your favourite actress
…………………………………………………
6 The cleverest person in the world
…………………………………………………
Answers
Possible answers
2 I wonder if Serena Williams likes her sister.
3 I want to know if he wrote all the plays himself.
4 My question is why he became an explorer.
5 I’d ask what her next film will be about.
6 I wonder how she knows she is the cleverest person in the world.

H. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1 I need to ask someone ……if they can look after my dog while I’m on holiday. ……
2 I’ve always wanted to know ………………………………………………… .
3 In my opinion, it is doubtful if ………………………………………………… .
4 It’s very bad manners to ask ………………………………………………… .
5 Most teenagers have no idea ………………………………………………… .
6 Does anybody know the reason why …………………………………………………?
Answers
your own answers

I. Circle the correct option.

1 She doesn’t even know …………… .
a what an iceberg is
b what is an iceberg
c if an iceberg is
2 I wonder …………… the biggest glacier in the world.
a where can you see
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c you can see 5
3 The teacher asked …………… geology.
a if I liked
b what I liked
c if I did like
4 There’s some doubt about …………… glaciers will exist in 1,000 years.
a if b that c whether
5 Scientists are not sure why …………… so quickly.
a move some glaciers
b some glaciers move
c do some glaciers move
Answers
1a 2b 3a 4c 5b

A. Underline the correct option.

1 I thought it is / was easy.
2 John shouted that he wanted / has wanted some help.
3 There is a legend that King Arthur lives / lived here.
4 You said you were driving / had driven home when it happened.
5 Remember that forest fires are / were dangerous.
6 I had a strange feeling that I saw / had seen him before.
7 Mrs Jones told me she was working / had been working there for 25 years.
8 It’s a shame that Mozart died / had died so young.
9 Julie said she can’t / couldn’t play in the match last week.
10 Jake hoped he will / would be back the next day.
Answers
2 wanted 3 lived 4 were driving 5 are
6 had seen 7 had been working 8 died
9 couldn’t 10 would

B. Write a dialogue using the underlined information in the text.

Martin called Carol and said (1) he had a problem. He told Carol that his friend (2) Dave
wasn’t speaking to him because (3) they had had a big argument.
Carol thought (4) Martin needed to see Dave again. She knew that (5) Dave had been feeling
terrible since their argument.
Martin replied that (6) he had tried to call Dave the day before; (7) he had just put the phone
down. Martin was sure (8) that Dave wasn’t his friend any more.
Carol said (9) she couldn’t understand it. She advised Martin (10) to write Dave an email the
next day.
Martin
1 I have a problem.
2 ……………………………………….
3 because ……………………………………….
Carol:
4 ……………………………………….
5 ……………………………………….
Martin:
6 ……………………………………….
7 but ……………………………………….
8 ……………………………………….
Carol:
9 ………………………………………. 12
10 ………………………………………. 6
Answers
2 Dave isn’t speaking to me
3 … we’ve had / had a big argument.
4 You need to see Dave again.
5 Dave has been feeling terrible since your argument.
6 I tried to call Dave yesterday.
7 … he just put the phone down.
8 Dave isn’t my friend any more.
9 I can’t understand it.
10 Write Dave an email tomorrow.

C. Complete the sentences with indirect statements.

1 He said ……it had been a long night. ……

2 My sister dreamed ………………………………………. .
3 He thought ………………………………………. .
4 Dracula said ………………………………………. .
5 Tom wrote ………………………………………. .
6 She was confident ………………………………………. .
Answers
2 (that) she was flying.
3 (that) he was a genius.
4 (that) he had toothache.
5 (that) he had been there.
6 (that) she could do it.

D. Complete each sentence b to make a direct or indirect statement like sentence a, using
the word in brackets.
1 a ‘Sam, it’s five o’clock.’ (told)
b Mary ……told Sam it was…… five o’clock.
2 a ‘I’m reading a book.’ (said)
b She ………………………… a book.
3 a ‘Liz has asked him.’ (thought)
b I ………………………… .
4 a Andrea told Tim she would go the next day. (leave)
b ‘Tim, ………………………… .’
5 a ‘What! Nobody knows!’ (strange)
b It was ………………………… .
6 a Richard had the idea that everybody disliked him. (nobody)
b ‘I’m sure ………………………… .’
7 a ‘You have to!’ (said)
b My boss ………………………… .
8 a Brian told Maya that he had done it four weeks before. (month)
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Answers 7
2 said (that) she was reading
3 thought Liz had asked him
4 I will (‘ll) leave tomorrow
5 strange (that) nobody knew
6 (that) nobody likes me
7 said (that) I had to
8 did it a month ago

E. Complete the text using the correct forms of the words in the box.
be beat bring can get hear hide
invent may change play will make
In 1770, Wolfgang von Kemplen visited the queen of Austria. He said that he 1……had
brought…… her a very unusual present: a machine which could play chess. The queen didn’t
believe that von Kemplen 2……………………… serious, but the machine really did play
chess. She thought that someone 3……………………… inside the machine, but she opened it
and found nothing.
The chess machine travelled all over the world. Von Kemplen understood that
he 4……………………… a lot of money from his machine and he was proud that
it 5……………………… even very good players. Napoleon and Benjamin Franklin both
played and lost! People believed that von Kemplen 6……………………… a real chess
machine and they hoped he 7……………………… another one. Newspapers wrote that
technology 8……………………… the laws of nature.
But there was someone inside the machine. People didn’t know that all the time a little
man 9……………………… for the machine. The secret was discovered but the machine was
still popular. Finally, the machine went to a museum in America. In 1854, there was a fire in
the museum and the machine was destroyed. One man thought that he 10………………………
the machine shouting for help in the fire. Today the museum has a working model of the
original machine.
Answers
2 was 3 was hiding / had hidden
4 could get 5 beat / had beaten
6 had invented 7 would make
8 might change 9 was playing
10 heard / had Heard

F. Complete the sentences with indirect statements.

1 My friend didn’t buy me a birthday card.
I thought ……that she had forgotten about my birthday / she was angry with me…… .
2 A stranger stopped me and asked me for ten euros.
I said ……………………………………………………. .
3 They are planning to open a new shopping centre near where I live.
I don’t like the idea ……………………………………………………. .
4 No one knows if there is life on other planets.
I think ……………………………………………………. .
5 The film we saw last night was all right.
My opinion was ……………………………………………………. .
6 I found an interesting blog about strange pets.
I went on the blog and wrote ……………………………………………………. .
Answers
Possible answers
2 that was too much money.
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that there will be lots more cars near my house.
4 there might be. 8
5 that the acting was bad.
6 that I wanted a pet tiger.

G. Write at least four things that you heard, thought, read or said recently.
1 I told my sister that I loved her new dress.
2 …………………………………………………….
3 …………………………………………………….
4 …………………………………………………….
5 …………………………………………………….
6 …………………………………………………….
Answers
your own answers

H. Circle the correct option.

1 The newspapers wrote that Mr and Mrs Green …………… the truth.
a not to tell
b don’t tell
c weren’t telling
2 Mr Green said that he …………… the story that his son was in the balloon.
a had invented
b invents
c has invented
3 Journalists couldn’t believe that Kevin …………… at home all the time.
a is b was c has been
4 Mrs Green said she …………… to write a book about the story one day.
a has wanted
b had been wanting
c wants
5 They promised that this …………… again.
a wasn’t happening
b wouldn’t happen
c may not happen
Answers
1c 2a 4b 4c 5b

BURGLARY AND HOW TO AVOID IT

A recent survey of crime statistics shows that we are all more likely to be burgled now than 20
years ago and the police advise everyone to take a few simple precautions to protect their
homes.

The first fact is that burglars and other intruders prefer easy opportunities, like a house which is
very obviously empty. This is much less of a challenge than an occupied house, and one which
is well-protected. A burglar will wonder if it is worth the bother.

There are some general tips on how to avoid your home becoming another crime statistic.
Avoid leaving signs that your house is empty. When you have to go out, leave at least one light
on as well as a radio or television, and do not leave any curtains wide open. The sight of your
latest music centre or computer is enough to tempt any burglar.

Never leave a spare key in a convenient hiding place. The first place a burglar will look is
under the doormat or in a flower pot and even somewhere more 'imaginative' could soon be
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uncovered by the intruder. It is much safer to leave
your house is in a quiet, desolate area be aware 9that this will be a burglar's dream, so deter any
potential criminal from approaching your house by fitting security lights to the outside of your
house.

But what could happen if, in spite of the aforementioned precautions, a burglar or intruder has
decided to target your home? Windows are usually the first point of entry for many intruders.
Downstairs windows provide easy access while upstairs windows can be reached with a ladder
or by climbing up the drainpipe. Before going to bed you should double-check that all windows
and shutters are locked. No matter how small your windows may be, it is surprising what a
narrow gap a determined burglar can manage to get through. For extra security, fit window
locks to the inside of the window.

What about entry via doors? Your back door and patio doors, which are easily forced open,
should have top quality security locks fitted. Even though this is expensive it will be money
well spent. Install a burglar alarm if you can afford it as another line of defence against
intruders.

A sobering fact is that not all intruders have to break and enter into a property. Why go to the
trouble of breaking in if you can just knock and be invited in? Beware of bogus officials or
workmen and, particularly if you are elderly, fit a chain and an eye hole so you can scrutinise
callers at your leisure. When you do have callers never let anybody into your home unless you
are absolutely sure they are genuine. Ask to see an identity card, for example.

If you are in the frightening position of waking in the middle of the night and think you can
hear an intruder, then on no account should you approach the intruder. Far better to telephone
the police and wait for help.

Questions

1. 1) A well-protected house

A. ✓ is less likely to be burgled

2) According to the writer, we should:

give the impression that our house is occupied when we go out.

3) The writer thinks that hiding a key under a doormat or flower pot:

A. ✓ is a predictable place to hide it.

4) Gaining entry to a house through a small window:

✓ is not as difficult as people think.

5) According to the writer, window locks, security locks and burglar alarms:

A. ✓ cost a lot of money but are worth it.

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6) The writer argues that fitting a chain and
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✓ gives you time to check if the visitor is genuine.

Part Six: Gapped Text

Instructions
You are going to read a magazine article about Sarah Bryant, an acupuncturist.
Six sentences have been removed from the article on the left. Choose the most
suitable sentence from the list A-G on the right for each part (1-6) of the
article. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

This month in lifestyles we feature Sarah a practising A These are

acupuncturist. twelve
acupuncture
I’ve done a lot of travelling in Europe and Asia throughout my adult life channels
and it was whilst I was teaching in China that I became interested in along which
acupuncture. It is common for people there to have acupuncture energy
treatment, not only if they’re ill but also to prevent the onset of travels in the
diseases. It was after returning from China and witnessing how human body.
successful it had been that I reached the decision to become an
acupuncturist myself. I was lucky to discover that the town where I B Also on a
lived had a famous and well-reputed college of traditional acupuncture. physical level
I’ve treated a
Alternative medicine is particularly important for me because I firmly woman for
believe that it works on the level of body, mind and spirit. problems
with eczema.
2 G
C I'd like to
Of course this medicine is very powerful and can consequently have work with
powerful side effects. Alternative medicine like acupuncture on the other practitioners
hand is aimed at treating the person as a whole. When a person’s ill, of
there’s something in their life which is putting their energy levels out of homeopathy,
balance. What alternative therapies try to do is help to gradually push reflexology,
that energy back into balance. The result is that any disease present aromatherap
might naturally disappear as it cannot survive when energies are y and
balanced. perhaps
counselling.
The treatments consist largely of balancing the energy between the
different meridians of a person’s body. D There was
a lot more to
it than that
3 A though.
Treatment aims to free blocks of energy in these meridians which may
be causing ill health and which may have been there for many years. E Contrary to
popular
It would be an odd state of affairs if a practising alternative therapist belief, having
had not had treatment themselves and this is certainly not the case for the needles
myself. placed in
your body is
quite
4 F
painless.

I’ve never suffered particularly from physical problems but treatment

F I’ve had a
for my mental and spiritual wellbeing has been very successful.
lot of
acupuncture
I’ve treated a wide range of people for various conditions, for example treatment
people suffering from stress and anxiety and helped them to cope with and found it
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stressful situations in their lives. 1 particularly
useful.
5 B
G This is very
There’s another woman who suffers from arthritis of the hip and at the different
moment I’m treating an old lady who has several health problems, one from Western
of them being Parkinson’s Disease. All these people have found that medicine
acupuncture has made them feel more balanced in themselves and they which is
have certainly benefited from the treatment. supposed to
work solely
To date I currently own the Licentiate in Acupuncture. This course on the body.
lasted three years and I had to go to the college about one weekend in
three.

6 D

I had a large amount of homework to do and practical work, which I did

two or three evenings a week. This entailed locating points on different
people. As you can imagine, this isn’t straightforward as people are
different sizes and have different shaped bodies.

In the future I hope to set up an alternative health clinic which will

involve myself as an acupuncturist but perhaps other people as well.

7 C
I’d like to set this up somewhere in a rural setting, where people could
enjoy coming not only for the treatment but where they would be able
to sit and enjoy the scenery, go for walks and basically feel free from
the stresses of life.

Question 3

Complete the following paragraph using the words below

Ancient aviators?

Eveyone Knows that humans have been flying for only a few hundred years. But is
it posible that ancient civizations also had the abilityand technology to fly?
In the Nazcan Desert in southern Perú, there are hundreds of lines which an
ancient culture Drew in the dust. On groupnd, they just look like strainght lines.
But whwn you see then from the air, you understand exactly what they are. They
are incredible and enormous pictures. The pictures include animals,birds and
symbols.
One bizarre Theory, which most mainstream scientists disagree with,is that the
people who made the lines thousands and thousands of years ago flew above the
lines in balloons. It seems incredible, but few people do believe It” posible.

Choose the correct Word to complese the following sentences

1.-Do you ever watch foreign films?

I never watch foreign films. I find them boring

2.-Is Valentine”S day ever on March 1st?

Valentine”s day is nevero March ist.

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Yes, I usually smoke after lunch

4.-Do you ever go tu church on Wednesdays?

I never go to church on Wednesdays

5.- Do you ever see stars at sunset

I never see starsat at sunset

1.- States how surprised the writer was at Duncan”searly difficulties.

Paragraph A

2.-Which paragraph says that. Duncan sometimes seems more mature tan really
is?
Paragraph D

3.-Which paragraph describes the frustration felt by Dunca”s father?

Paragraph B

4.-Which paragraph says that Duncan is on course to reach a high pointin his
profesión?

Paragraph D

5.-Which paragraph suggests that Duncan caught up with his team -maters in
terms of physical development?.

Paragraph B

6.-Which paragraph explains how Duncan was a good all-round sporstperson?

Paragraph A

7.-Which paragraph gives an example of how Gavin reassured his son?

Paragraph C

8.-Which paragraph mentions Duncan”S current club”s low opinión of him at one
time?

Paragraph B

9.- Which paragraph mentions a personal success despite afailure for the team?

Paragraph C

10.-Which paragraph explain how Duncan and his father are fulfillinga similar
role?

Paragraph D

Listen to the following audios and select the correct option in each:

1.-Only rescue birds that are Obviously injured

2.-What is the best way of protection from harm fulbacteria

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3.-The tomate originally came from

Perú

4.-The speaker recommends to put the bird in a

Box

5.-Which organ helps parrots to imitate different sounds?

Tongue

6.- What is attacting customers to the restaurant?

Personal recommendations

7.-What is the article about?

The lack of sports facilities

8.-What is his advice?

Choose the área carefully

Select the correct form of the verb in parentheses

Example:

Nathan is practicing for the competition at the momento. (P:S) Joyce drinks green
tea every afternoom.

It was raining (rain) this morning

She drink (drink) Orange juice in the morning

Meredith lives (live) in that house

Example Joyce drinks green tea every afternoom

Question 6

Is parrot really a pet?

All parrots have one thing in (1) common. Unlike domesticated dogs and cats
that have been bred in captivity (2) for thousands of years, and are genetically
programmed to accept us and to live with us (3) on our terms, most parrots have
been breeding readily in captivity for only the last 15 years. In (4) all probability,
the parents or grandparents of the hand- fed baby parrot that you purchase
today from a breeder or pet- store werewild-caught, imported birds.

A baby parrot born in captivity may be tame , but it is still far better equipped
psychically and emotionally to (5) deal with life in the wild than with life as
someone”s pet. Aparrot may live30 to 60 years or more, so it is a (6) lifetime job
successfully and happly coexist with people. Someone unprepared for this Kind of
commitment would better off with a more complaint componion animal.

Choose the correct

1. Lucca is taking a shower at the moment, so could you call back in
about an half an hour?
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3. I have already written to all the local newspapers and TV stations to
complain.
4. Eric, do you usually play hockey competitively or just for fun?
5. That`s the first time I have got an answer right today
6. Jéssica has already Left, I´m afraid
7. Dan is sleeping in the living room while we redecorate his
bedroom.
Choose de correct answer
1. We can have some pasta for lunch
2. There´s Little cheese, but we need more for the sándwiches.
3. We dont have any of that
4. The new supermarket is open. Its products are on sale
5. How Much time do we have to cook this meal?
6. There were a lot of students at the stadium for game yesterday
7. My mom knew your mom at school They were friends
8. Alexey didn´t buy the laptop because it was very expensive
9. I tried to finish my book last night .
10. I went to Paris 5 years ago
Complete using the words bellow
1. Have you ever dreamt of winnig the lottery?
2. I havent worked out how to set the time on the video yet
3. My dads lived in the same house since he was born
4. The films only been on for a couple of minutes
5. Bruce has knocked three men out of the competition so far
Complete using the words bellow
1. I rarely get the chance to get any exercise – Im just too busy.
2. He´s only just got home
3. It´s eleven o clock and todd still hasnt come home. Where
could he be?
4. I´le never met Ruth before whats she likes?
5. Have you finished already? . That was quick.

Choose the correct ítem to match the appropiate expression

according to the information provided
1.Its time to get ready for dinner .
2. Do you want to play A game after dinner?
3. She rode her bike to school
4. What kinds of things did you make in art class at school
5. How are you today
6. I have three older sisters
7. My father Works at a bank
8. Nice to meet you
9. All my Friends call me Josh
10. So, tell me about your family
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Choose the correct word or phrase 5
1. How much do babysitters generally earn
2. You always come up with excuses for not having done your
homerwork. Its so annoying
3. I dont go out much during the week but I always try to go out
somewhere on Saturday night
4. No, the train, does stop at kings cross on Saturdays.
5. My mum takes park in ice skating competitions al most every
weeken

JAVA

Java lies inthe middle

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3. Choice 6
4. Liking
5. easily
6. Infuriatingly
7. Especially
8. Clueless

Drag and drop the correct words to complete the answers to the
questions below

Does it ever get too hot in Alaska

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