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Vocabulary
1 Complete the sentences with one word in each gap. 6 I’m afraid heights so I don’t want to go in a hot air
1 We should take a _____________ to Windsor to balloon.
see the castle. _________________________________________

2 Sue and Alice are _____________ by train across _________________________________________

the USA.
3 It took ages to get to the airport. We were stuck in a Score __/6
few traffic _____________ .
3 Write an extreme adjective that is similar to the
4 The ship _____________ from the harbour adjectives listed (1–6).
tomorrow morning.
1 old ____________
5 There are so many tourist _____________ in New
York. I’m not sure we’ll have time to see them all. 2 happy ____________

6 I’ve bought two _____________ tickets to London. 3 tired ____________

7 Tom has never _____________ a camel before. 4 big ____________

8 There are a few _____________ we could take 5 tasty ____________

while we’re in the city. 6 memorable ____________
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2 Rewrite the sentences with the missing particle or 4 Choose the correct answers to complete the text.
preposition.
Hi Becky,
1 We visited the market before we came to the hotel.
Sorry I wasn’t able to come to the project meeting this
_________________________________________
morning. I switched 1 ___________ my mobile phone
_________________________________________ last night by mistake, and so I didn’t 2 ___________ up
until ten o’clock!
2 Hurry! Our flight leaves in an hour, and we haven’t I know we were going to talk 3 ___________ ideas for
checked yet. how to organise some support for our recycling ideas at
_________________________________________ school. I have made some notes on things we could do,
and I’ll send them to the group later today. One of the
_________________________________________ ideas was to start a 4 ___________ to encourage the
school to only use recycled paper in class. I’m sure we
3 I’d never been in a canoe before, so I felt a bit of my can 5 ___________ up with a solution that our teachers
comfort zone. will like!
_________________________________________
Talk to you soon.
_________________________________________ Amy

4 We had a large breakfast before setting in the

morning. 1 a on b off c up d down
_________________________________________ 2 a sleep b stay c hurry d wake

_________________________________________ 3 a through b to c with d out

4 a online petition c an award
5 Remember to take lots of photos when you’re your b campaign d difference
travels.
5 a design b make c come d research
_________________________________________
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Grammar
5 Choose the correct answers to complete the 3 Sara __________________ a new dress for the
sentences. party _________ the weekend.
1 I _________ go swimming tomorrow, but I’m not 4 They _________________ tennis this afternoon
sure. __________ they’ve had lunch.
a will b might c am going to d can 5 We _____________________ our cousins in
Australia _________ next year.
2 James _____________ university next year.
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a is going to b might be going c to go to d will go
3 I don’t think she ___________ win the race. 8 Correct the mistake in each sentence.

a might b is going c won’t d will 1 That time next year he’ll be starting university.
4 You definitely _________ have time to cook dinner. 2 Are you be coming to Jack’s party on Saturday?
We need to leave in five minutes! 3 I won’t be meet you after school – I’ve got too much
a might not b didn’t c won’t d isn’t going to homework.
5 Hayley ________________ see her friend in 4 When we’re 25, we’ll probably be having good jobs.
Greece in September. She can’t wait! 5 At seven o’clock tonight, they’re be getting on the
a is going to b might not c will be d isn’t plane. I can’t wait to see them.
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6 Complete the sentences with either the present 9 Choose the correct answers to complete the text.
simple or present continuous form of a suitable Last year I 1 __________ Vienna for the first time.
verb.
I had never been to Austria before, so I was looking
1 Lia _______________ her friends for coffee this forward to it. I stayed with my friend, Elke,
afternoon. 2 ___________ speaks German, so that was a real
help. The architecture was amazing, and as we both
2 The train ___________ in Edinburgh at 11:00 am.
love hot chocolate and cakes, we decided that we just
3 I _______________ the new James Bond film 3 ___________ try lots of the wonderful cafés in the
tonight. city. We also went on a boat trip along the River
4 The library ____________ at 4:00 pm today. Danube to the towns of Melk and Krems and visited
some of the museums. The weather was beautiful that
5 My brother ____________ a speech at the day, and as we 4 ____________ along the river, we
conference next week. both took lots of photos of the scenery. Next year, Elke
Score __/5 will stay with me in Bilbao and we 5 _____________
make sure to visit lots of cafés!
7 Complete the sentences with the future continuous
1 a visit c am visiting
forms of the verbs in the box (A) and the correct
b visited d visits
time expression (B).
2 a who c which
A: buy play travel visit work
b whose d where
B: after at in next this time 3 a must c has to
1 Francis __________________ across Canada by b have to d had to
train _________ August. 4 a travel c were travelling
2 I ___________________ at the new office in b was travelling d travels
Manchester __________ month. 5 a might c will be
b are going to d had to
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Reading

Banff, Canada Great Ocean Road, Melbourne, Coastal trip from Buenos Aires,
Australia Argentina
1 ______ Here’s your chance! Your first stop is along the Surf Coast Take a trip along the La Plata River
First, you’ll ride along the Bow before getting to see some koalas in where you’ll be able to see the sights of
River while we point out some of their natural habitat. Then you’ll have downtown Buenos Aires, Martinez and
the wildlife and amazing scenery. lunch at Apollo Bay where you can San Isidro. 4 _____ before arriving in
You’ll then arrive at 3 Mile Cabin explore the town. 3 _____ where Tigre Port. In Tigre, you will be given a
where you’ll enjoy some real you’ll see the world’s second tallest bus tour of the city with a guide who will
western hospitality and some species of tree. The journey continues tell you about the city’s history before
delicious cowboy food – large to the Shipwreck Coast to see the arriving in Puerto de Frutos for some free
steaks, baked potatoes and baked limestone cliffs and the famous 12 time to go shopping. There are lots of
beans. 2 _____ – how to use a Apostles rocks. The rocks have been market stalls by the river selling
lasso* and throw horseshoes. created through damage to the souvenirs that have been made locally.
limestone by waves and strong winds
* a rope used by cowboys during frequent storms.
What’s included: What’s included: What’s included:
* guide for the ride * morning tea and lunch * guide
* basic riding instruction * National Park entrance fee * 5 _____
* helmet * friendly guide * boat tickets
* BBQ lunch * Wi-Fi on board the coach * pickup from your hotel

10 Read the text. Then match sentences a–g with gaps 4 What can you see from the La Plata River?
1–5. There are two extra sentences. _________________________________________
a You’ll then be taken by helicopter to the rainforest of
Otway National Park 5 What can you buy in Puerto de Frutos?
b You’ll have the chance to stop and take photographs _________________________________________

c Have you ever wanted to be a cowboy? Score __/5

d Then you’ll cruise along the Luján and Sarmiento
rivers 12 Look at the highlighted parts of the text. Then say if
they are examples of fact (F) or opinion (O).
e audio guide for the boat
1 ‘enjoy some real western hospitality and some
f You’ll also have a chance to try western games
delicious cowboy food’ F/O
g Lunch will be at a small café near the museum
2 ‘you’ll have lunch at Apollo Bay where you can
Score __/5 explore the town’ F/O
Score __/2
11 Read the text again. Then answer the questions.
Write complete sentences.
13 Which trip you would like to do most. Why? What
1 Where can you eat traditional food in Canada? do you not like about the other trips?
_________________________________________ _________________________________________

2 Why is the horse ride safe for inexperienced riders? _________________________________________

_________________________________________
_________________________________________

3 What damage caused by the climate created the

Score __/3
12 Apostles rocks?
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Listening Speaking
14 Read the questions. Then listen to two friends, 16 Complete the dialogue with complete phrases.
Jessica and Oliver, talking about Oliver’s recent
Ticket agent 1 _________________________ ?
holiday to Florida. Then answer the questions.
Write one word to complete the sentences. Jessica Yes, please. I’d like a ticket for the next
coach to Bristol.
1 Jessica saw Oliver’s photos on
_____________________ . Ticket agent 2 _________________ return?

2 Oliver was in Florida for two _____________ . Jessica Return, please. I’d like to return on
Wednesday.
3 Manatees can grow up to ___________ metres in
3 _______________________ ?
length.
Ticket agent It takes about three hours.
4 Oliver also saw alligators, sharks and
______________ . Jessica OK.

5 Oliver’s friend found a fossil of a shark’s Ticket agent That will be £11.00.
__________ on the beach. 4 _________________ cash or card?

6 Oliver said that his airboat trip was an Jessica Er, 5 _____________________ card,
__________________ experience. please.
Score __/5
7 Oliver even ate some ______________ meat on
holiday.
17 Work in pairs and act out the dialogues using the
8 Jessica hopes to go to Florida next ____________ . prompts in the Speaking task from your teacher.
Score __/8
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15 Listen again. Then say whether the statements are

said by Jessica (J), Oliver (O) or not said (NS).
1 They were amazed about how much they did.
J/O/NS
2 They didn’t realise how large one of the animals
was. J/O/NS
3 Their friend sells things they find on the beach.
J/O/NS
4 They have always wanted to try an airboat ride.
J/O/NS
5 They feel envious of a particular trip. J/O/NS
6 They thought the Kennedy Space Center tour was
the best bit. J/O/NS
7 They are going to save up for their next holiday.
J/O/NS
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Writing
18 Write an opinion essay on the statement below. Use
the prompts to help you.

We should stop travelling by plane to help protect the

environment. We should only travel by train or boat.

 Say if agree or disagree with the statement.

 Give reasons to support your opinion.
 Include phrases for opinions and use examples of
future tenses.
 Write two paragraphs.
 Include a conclusion.
Write 100–120 words.

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______________________________________________________________________________________

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Score __/10

Teacher’s comments:
Vocabulary __/25
Grammar __/25
Reading __/15
Listening __/15
Speaking __/10
Writing __/10
TOTAL __/100

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