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New Headway Upper-Intermediatethe THIRD editionTest Booklet

This booklet contains:

• 12 Unit Tests which revise the corresponding unit in New Headway

Upper-Intermediate – the third edition Student’s Book. Each test includes

a reading and writing task and has a total score of 100.

• An Answer Key for all the exercises.

• Writing Assessment Criteria to help you assess your students’ written

tasks.

Note to the teacher

1 Match the verb forms in 1–12 with tenses a–l.

1 ___ I’d never been to Ireland before.

2 ___ It hasn’t been fixed yet.

3 ___ She’ll be working in Brussels next week.

4 ___ The products are not tested on animals.

5 ___ He’s already met her.

6 ___ We are being watched.

7 ___ I’ll speak to her at the end of the lesson.

8 ___ He was kept in hospital overnight.

9 ___ They were eating popcorn during the film.

10 ___ The photocopier’s been breaking down a lotrecently.

11 ___ He applied for the post.

12 ___ They’re always arguing.

a Present Perfect Passive

b Past Perfect

c Present Continuous Passive

d Present Perfect Continuous

e Future Continuous

f Past Simple

g Future Simple

h Present Perfect

i Present Continuous

j Past Continuous

k Present Simple Passive

l Past Simple Passive

0.5 points for each correct answer

2 Choose the correct verb form.

1 I went / have been to Scotland ages ago.

2 My car is / is being serviced today.

3 I’ve lived / lived in Thailand for five years after I gotmarried.

4 He is always / is always being very friendly.

5 We visit / are visiting our grandmother after schooltoday.

6 I think I’ve fixed / been fixing your bicycle.

7 I’ve had / been having the same hairstyle for years.

8 It was the first time he has / had ever seen snow.

9 The little girl was stroking / stroked the dog when itsuddenly bit her.

10 Don’t disturb her between 2 and 3 o’clock as she’ll be having / have a nap.


3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb inbrackets.

1 I don’t know how Helen is. I ________________ (not see) her for absolutely ages.

2 I’m a designer, but I ________________ (work) in thesales department at the moment.

3 This book ________________ (print) in Spain.

4 Before she emigrated last year, she ________________never ________________ (travel) abroad.

5 I ________________ (wait) for days before someonefinally returned my call.

6 Don’t call the office at 11 o’clock. We________________ (have) a meeting.

7 I ________________ (not see) the sun once since Iarrived here a week ago.

8 I ________________ (do) the ironing when thephone rang.

9 My computer ________________ (repair) at themoment.

10 What ________________ you ________________(have) for dinner last night?

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4 Match each sentence with the correct response.

1 ___ Maria comes from Madrid.

2 ___ Maria is coming from Madrid.

a What time does her plane get in?

b Really? I thought she was from Barcelona.

3 ___ What were you doing when the accidenthappened?

4 ___ What did you do when the accident happened?

a I called the police.

b I was washing my car.

5 ___ We’ll have lunch at 1 o’clock.

6 ___ We’ll be having lunch at 1 o’clock.

a All right, I’ll call you after that.

b That sounds like a good idea.

7 ___ She’s being very kind.

8 ___ She’s very kind.

a Really? I wonder what she wants.

b Yes, that’s why everybody likes her.

9 ___ When we arrived he tidied the flat.

10 ___ When we arrived he had tidied the flat.

a Did you have to help him?

b Yes, he’s very organized these days.

11 ___ I’ve lived in Brazil for three years.

12 ___ I lived in Brazil for three years.

a What was it like?

b What’s it like?

13 ___ How do you do?

14 ___ How are you doing?

a Not so bad, thanks.

b How do you do?


5 Write the words which have been left out in these informalsentences and questions. There are two words for each line.(Contractions, e.g. haven’t, count as two words.)

1 Heard any good jokes lately? _________

2 Been here long? _________

3 Bye. See you soon. _________

4 Want a tea? I’m just making some. _________

5 Like the new suit? I’ve just bought it. _________

6 Be back in a second. Hold on. _________

7 Ready? Shall we start? _________

8 Got any plans for the weekend? _________

9 Going anywhere special tonight? _________

10 Finished! Can I go now? _________

11 Sorry. Got to go. _________


6 Replace the words in italics with a more informal expressionfrom the box.

a big shot take a real toll beat upreally into 24/7 itchy feeta really big deal get it puffed

1 After jogging for three miles I was completely out ofbreath. __________________

2 Living in a different country from your partner canhave a damaging effect on your relationship.__________________

3 He’s on her mind all the time. __________________

4 I don’t think she’s very keen on opera.__________________

5 I’d really like to go abroad for a while. I’ve got a strongdesire to travel these days. __________________

6 Why is he so keen on her? I don’t understand.__________________

7 Thanksgiving Day is very important in the UnitedStates. __________________

8 He threatened to hit and kick anyone that came nearhim. __________________

9 Her father’s a very important person at IBM; themanaging director, I think. __________________


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7 Match the informal language 1–8 with the more formallanguage a–h.

1 loads of a I feel

2 quite a bit b children/young adults

3 I reckon c a considerable amount

4 kids d I’m very interested in

5 I’m really into e a lot of

6 best wishes f please find enclosed

7 here is g a variety of things

8 all kinds of stuff h yours sincerely


8 Replace the words in italics with the more informal languagefrom the box.

kind of ’cos been all over the placehanging in there like crazy OKhead it’s no problem for me

1 I find it easy to learn languages. __________________

2 Are you feeling all right? __________________

3 I’ve travelled widely. __________________

4 Life’s not easy at the moment,but I’m surviving. __________________

5 Don’t call me later because I won’t be at home. __________________

6 I find his behaviour quitestrange. __________________

7 My leg is hurting a lot. __________________

8 Shall we go home soon? __________________


9 Complete the sentences with words from the box.

home-made home-grown homecominghouse plant homesick houseboundhouse-warming house-proud houseworkhomeless

1 When John returned from his travels around theworld his family celebrated his _______________with a big party.

2 There’s a new shop that’s opened just round the cornerwhich sells all sorts of nice things including_______________ cakes and _______________vegetables.

3 It’s very hard to keep up with the _______________when you’ve got a full-time job.

4 My mother’s extremely _______________ .Everything’s always so neat and tidy.

5 Janet and Steve are moving to London Road nextmonth. Have you had an invitation to their_______________ party?

6 My neighbour has just had a major operation, so he’sgoing to be _______________ for a while.

7 The floods left hundreds of people _______________ .

8 She felt _______________ when she first went towork in Hong Kong, but she’s really enjoying it now.

9 I’m just popping over to Juliet’s house to water her_______________ . She’s gone on holiday for a coupleof weeks.


10 Match the words in A and B to make compound nouns.

A B

1 ___ book a program

2 ___ head b poisoning

3 ___ food c pill

4 ___ junk d food

5 ___ computer e pot

6 ___ tea f line

7 ___ sleeping g case

8 ___ door h bell

9 ___ open i escape

10 ___ fire j air

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11 Decide what the words in italics refer to. Match them withthe nouns in the box.

bus birthday childrencity office parentspolice cycling

1 It just makes so much sense – it’s free, healthy, muchbetter for the environment and can actually be quickerin the rush hour.___________

2 It’s a real struggle to get them ready in time, and one ofthem has usually forgotten something! ___________

3 I usually get there at about 9 a.m., and leave at aboutfive in the afternoon.___________

4 They live about a four-hour drive away, but becausethey are quite old now, I try to see them at least once amonth.___________

5 It was such a special occasion, and I really enjoyedhaving all of my friends and family there.___________

6 They caught the robber red-handed as he left the bankwith the money.___________

7 I can’t believe I’ve missed it. I was here on time, so itmust have come early! ___________

8 I’ve been here since I was a child, but I think it’s timefor me to move on and try a slower, more rural way oflife.___________


12 Read the text. Are the statements true (T) or false (F)?

More people than ever are quitting the UK in search of a better lifeabroad. Experts say the lure of a sunnier climate, combined with adiscontent with home life and the high cost of owning a property inBritain, is causing people to leave in their thousands.

Many of these ‘expatriates’ head for countries such as France orSpain, where the laid-back Mediterranean lifestyle is a sharpcontrast to the hectic pace in crowded Britain. But some arechoosing far-flung destinations such as America, Australia, and NewZealand.

Traditionally, the majority of those who have chosen to liveabroad have been people of retirement age. These people are oftenmore able to afford a foreign home and are likely to have becomefed up with life in Britain, so look to find a place in the sun wherethey can spend their golden years. But some of the new generationof expatriates are younger people, or families, in search of a betterquality of life.

However, recent research has found that around 41% of Britonswho moved abroad to start a new life were back in the UK within 12months. Just under a third of people who relocated said they werehappy and planned to stay where they were for the foreseeablefuture, while the rest said they were either still trying to settle in orthat they divided their time between the UK and their new home.

The research found that many people who move abroad lookingfor a better quality of life often find their new situation moredifficult than life at home. The main reason people gave forreturning was that they missed family and friends. For some it wasfinancial worries or problems getting a job that drove them home.Others came back to Britain after being unable to overcomelanguage and cultural difficulties.

1 Many people leave Britain because the houses are veryexpensive. ___

2 Life in Britain is slower than life in Spain. ___

3 The most popular destinations are America, Australiaand New Zealand. ___

4 Most British people who choose to live abroad areyoung people with families. ___

5 Older people have more money to spend on a foreignhome. ___

6 Most Britons who move abroad come back to Britainwithin a year. ___

7 Many people find their new life abroad causes morestress than their life in Britain. ___

8 Most people came back because they couldn’t find ajob. ___


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1 quit (line 1)

a leave b stop

2 lure (line 2)

a problem b attraction

3 discontent (line 3)

a unhappiness b happiness

4 expatriate (line 5)

a a tourist b someone who lives in a foreign country

5 laid back (line 6)

a relaxed b stressful

6 hectic (line 7)

a relaxed b extremely busy

7 far flung (line 8)

a far away b close

8 settle in (line 21)

a feel comfortable and at home b find a house

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14 Read the job advert and write a letter to the organizationexplaining why you are the right person for the job.

Include information about:

• your reason for writing/where you heard about the job

• details of your relevant knowledge/skills/experience

• why you want the job/why you are suitable for the job

Before you start to write, decide whether to:

• begin your letter Dear Roger or Dear Mr Anderson

• use a formal or informal style

Now write your job application letter in 120–180 words.

STAR TOURS INTERNATIONALSummer Tour Guide Needed!

We are looking for someone to work as a tour guide in your area fromJuly to September. The job involves accompanying English-speakingtourists around your town as they visit the most important sights.

You should be aged 18–30, good at organizing people, and able tocommunicate in English.

Write to Roger Anderson at Star Tours International, 306 MillersLane, Birmingham, BM3 9RT

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1 I worked / ’ve worked as an estate agent for a long timenow. I’m ready for achange.

2 How often did you go / have you gone to the dentistwhen you were younger?

3 My hands are covered in oil because I’ve fixed / beenfixing my bicycle.

4 How long has she owned / been owning her car?

5 He’s feeling nervous because he has never flown / beenflying in a plane before.

6 We’ve been / went to Machu Picchu twice when wewere working in Peru.

7 How many times have I told / been telling you to shutthe door behind you?

8 Guernica was painted / has been painted by Picasso.

9 She’s learned / been learning Dutch because she’s goingto live in Amsterdam next year.

10 I can’t find my mobile phone. I think someone stole /has stolen it.


2 Complete the sentences. Use the Present Perfect Simple orContinuous.

1 He ________________ (write) a ‘green’ travel guidefor the last six months.

2 Thousands of tourists ________________ (see) thetemples in Thailand this year.

3 I ________________ (never go) to an elephantsanctuary before.

4 My friends ________________ (travel) aroundAustralia for the last six months.

5 We can’t visit the caves because the authorities________________ (close) them.

6 I’ve run out of money now, but I ________________(buy) some fun souvenirs.

7 She ________________ (always hate) travelling alone.

8 My back really hurts. I ________________ (carry)that heavy back pack all day.

9 He ________________ (catch) several seriousillnesses since going abroad.

10 I ________________ (always think) of myself as atraveller rather than a tourist.


3 Respond to the statements with a question using How long +Past Simple, or How long + Present Perfect Simple orContinuous. Use the Present Perfect Continuous wherepossible.

1 She’s studying at university in Paris.

How long has she been studying there__________________________________________ ?

2 My brother used to have a silver Vespa.

__________________________________________ ?

3 My great aunt and uncle live in Canada.

__________________________________________ ?

4 My neighbour is a photographer.

__________________________________________ ?

5 My father used to smoke cigars.

__________________________________________ ?

6 I go to the gym most evenings after work.

__________________________________________ ?

7 My parents are both retired.

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8 My grandfather used to own a restaurant.

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9 My nephew is afraid of flying.

__________________________________________ ?


4 Match 1–8 and a–h to form expressions with make and do.

1 ___ make a good a understood

2 ___ do a good b best

3 ___ do somebody c a favour

4 ___ do something for d a living

5 ___ do your e impression

6 ___ make yourself f business

7 ___ make something g job

8 ___ do h clear


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5 Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do.

1 I don’t know what to __________ of the newpresident.

2 They spent most of last year __________ up theirkitchen.

3 There’s no electricity at the moment so we’ll have to__________ without it.

4 It really __________ my day when he gave me thoseflowers.

5 They __________ away with one-pound notes yearsago. They only use one-pound coins now.

6 He’s always __________ up excuses for being late toclass!

7 I’ve been working non-stop for the last five hours. Icould really __________ with a break.

8 It __________ a big difference to the cost if you pay inadvance.

9 Do you think we’ll __________ the bank in timebefore it closes?

10 OK. That __________ it! I’m leaving! I can’t stand anymore of your rudeness!


6 Complete the sentences with a word from the box.

bug mugged stung cash in onventure relentless per capita boom

1 She was __________ at the train station. Fortunately,she didn’t have much in her bag.

2 He and his wife are starting a new business __________ .

3 It is one of the poorest cities in the world in terms of__________ income.

4 My sister’s got the travel __________ . She’s justreturned from a tour of South America and now she’splanning a trip around South East Asia.

5 The last few years has seen a major __________ in themobile phone industry.

6 A number of companies have attempted to __________the rise in consumer interest in organic food.

7 He was __________ all over by an insect while he wasasleep.

8 This rain is absolutely __________ . It hasn’t stoppedfor about three days.


7 Match an exclamation 1–10 with a line a–j.

1 ___ Mmm!

2 ___ Whoops!

3 ___ Wow!

4 ___ Yuk!

5 ___ Phew!

6 ___ Ouch!

7 ___ Hey, Mike!

8 ___ Ah!

9 ___ Uh?

10 ___ Oh, really?

a Just look at that incredible view of the sea!

b Thank goodness nobody saw us!

c That’s such a shame!

d I’ve just spilt wine on the carpet!

e This milk has gone off!

f Those hot cookies smell wonderful!

g I had no idea!

h That’s complete rubbish!

i You just stepped on my toe!

j We’re over here!


8 Complete the exclamations with What ... , What a ... , or How ... .

1 ___________ wonderful meal!

2 ___________ terrible!

3 ___________ silly thing to say!

4 ___________ brilliant news!

5 ___________ clever children!

6 ___________ absolutely crazy!

7 ___________ nice surprise!

8 ___________ generous thing to do!

9 ___________ strange!

10 ___________ disaster!


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9 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similarmeaning to the first, using the word in brackets. Don’t changethis word. Write between two and four words.

1 What is her job? (do)

What does __________________ living?

2 That plan is utterly ridiculous! (an)

What __________________ plan!

3 We’ll begin as soon as Jane arrives.(make)

We’ll __________________ as soon as Jane arrives.

4 Stop inventing excuses.(up)

Stop __________________ excuses.

5 Is what I’m saying absolutely clear? (myself)

Am __________________ absolutely clear?

6 My sandwich is half-eaten and it wasn’t me! (been)

Someone __________________ my sandwich!

7 We can chat later.(a)

We can __________________ later.

8 The burglars escaped with all of her jewellery.(off)

The burglars __________________ all of herjewellery.


10 Read the sentences. They all contain two mistakes. Write thecorrection symbols from the box and then correct themistakes.

WW wrong word

Sp spelling

T tense

Gr grammar

word missing

P punctuation

Prep preposition

WO word order

/ this word isn’t necessary

1 How long you have been studying english?

WO have you been________________________ ________________________

2 He didn’t knew the answers so he made up them.________________________________________________

3 She didn’t call me since ages.________________________________________________

4 I’m dissappointed with my exam result’s.________________________________________________

5 What nice jacket! Where have you bought it?________________________________________________

6 It made it my day when she’s telephoned.________________________________________________

7 My parents are maried for 35 years.________________________________________________

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11 Read the text. Are the statements are true (T) or false (F)?

Every day Peru’s Machu Picchu, the Lost City of the Incas, isrediscovered by at least 1,000 tourists who are slowlydestroying one of the wonders of the world. More people nowcome to this sacred citadel in a week than ever lived there in its15th-century prime. The attempt to improve facilities forinternational visitors – better hotels, a helicopter service, and aplanned cable car to replace the bus trip up the mountain – hasonly made the wear and tear worse.

For nearly 500 years Machu Picchu was covered byimpenetrable rainforests until in 1911, an American scholar-explorer, Hiram Bingham, stumbled upon it whilst he waslooking for Vilacamba, the last refuge of the Incas from theSpanish conquerors.

It’s easy to see why so many want to flock here. The sight ofthe emerald green grass slopes and stone-coloured remains ofMachu Picchu, flanked by its awesome, snow-capped peaks, isutterly breathtaking.

It seems now, however, that Machu Picchu is falling victim toits own success. The primary concern is that the high volume ofvisitors is harming the site’s infrastructure. A survey by Japanesegeologists at Kyoto University has suggested the earth beneaththe city is moving at a rate of up to one centimetre per month.There are also fears for the welfare of the porters who carrytravellers’ backpacks in all weathers along the high altitude IncaTrail.

As a result, the United Nations cultural agency wants visitornumbers more than halved, which means that visitors must nowwait four to five days before getting a place on a trek.

Despite this, Machu Picchu remains the number one must-seein South America. And, as such, the hunt is now on for new Incaruins as a viable, ecologically sound alternative.

1 Machu Picchu used to have a population of over7,000. ___

2 The improvement of facilities for tourists is causingenvironmental damage. ___

3 Hiram Bingham set out to discover Machu Picchu in1911. ___

4 Machu Picchu is surrounded by mountains. ___

5 Machu Picchu has been too successful as a touristdestination. ___

6 Tourists must carry their own bags whilst they arewalking along the Inca Trail. ___

7 The United Nations cultural agency would like toreduce the number of tourists who visit MachuPicchu. ___

8 Machu Picchu is no longer the most popular touristattraction in South America because many touristshave now found some more ecological ruins to visit.___



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12 Match these words and expressions from the texts with theirmeanings a–g.

1 ___ sacred

2 ___ wear and tear

3 ___ impenetrable

4 ___ to stumble upon something

5 ___ to flock

6 ___ flanked

7 ___ awesome

a impossible to get into

b surrounded

c amazing and a little frightening

d to come in large numbers

e considered important or connected with God in aspecial way

f to find something by accident

g damage caused by something being used over a longperiod of time


13 You are studying English in the UK and are staying with a hostfamily. You’ve been studying hard, but you’ve also taken theopportunity to travel around and discover more of thecountry.

Write a letter (120–180 words) to your family at home. Giveinformation about:

• your school

• the town where you are studying in England

• your host family

• what you have been doing

• your plans for next weekend

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Test31 Tick (✓) the correct sentences and correct the wrong ones.

1 He was staying in bed for a week when he had flu.

2 How long have you been waiting when Jack arrived?

3 She asked me what I had been doing in the last fewweeks.

4 I’m exhausted this morning because I had hardly sleptlast night.

5 When the police arrived the car thieves had alreadyrun away.

6 She hadn’t been seen for several weeks.

7 My watch hadn’t been repairing properly.

8 When they got to the cinema the film was alreadystarted.

9 They were having a very important conversation whenI walked in.

10 He had been driven all day, and needed to stop for arest.



Boy walks to school at three in the morning

An eight-year-old boy (1) walked / was walking / had walked to

school in the middle of the night in Germany after waking up and

mistaking the time.

The boy (2) was being found / was found / had found and picked

up by a police car as he walked back to his house, carrying his school

bag, in Aachen at 3 a.m.

He told officers that he (3) had been / was going / had been

going to school but found it (4) was closed / had closed / has

closed and so decided to return home.

His parents were still asleep when he arrived home and had no

idea the boy (5) had been leaving / was leaving / had left the house.

The boy said he (6) had woken up / was waking up /

has woken up, mis-read the time on his alarm clock, and thought he

was late for school.


3 Complete the text with the correct form of the words inbrackets.

A funny thing (1 happen) ___________________ to me whileI was at a local music festival with my boyfriend, who(2 win) _______________ two festival tickets earlier thatweek. It was Saturday afternoon at about 3 o’clock whenwe (3 arrive) _______________ at the festival and hundredsof people (4 already get) _______________ there. I(5 spend) _______________ the first couple of hours justlooking at all the different styles of clothes that people(6 wear) _______________ and the amazing hairstyles they(7 have) _______________ .

At about 7 o’clock, we joined a huge crowd of people at themain stage after one of the most popular bands (8 start) _______________ to play. After about half an hour,I (9 realize) _______________ I wanted to go to the toilet,so I left my boyfriend enjoying the music. It took about tenminutes to walk to the toilets and there was a big queuewhen I got there. After about three quarters of an hour I(10 make) _______________ my way back to the concert.There was an even bigger crowd of people by then, so I justlooked for a tall guy with dark hair, jeans, and a black leatherjacket, which is what my boyfriend (11 wear) ______________ .I spotted a guy who looked like this, pushed my way intothe crowd and stood in front of him. After the band(12 finish) _______________ , I turned round to kiss him, andit was only then that I realized he wasn’t my boyfriend! I(13 stand) _______________ with a complete strangerfor over an hour. I (14 go) ______________ very red,mumbled an apology and then saw my boyfriend who(15 look) _______________ for me for ages. ‘Where(16 you disappear) _______________ to?’ he asked. He neverbelieved my story!


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4 Rewrite the sentences in the passive.

1 They published the book after the author had died.

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2 They were making the film when the director decidedto leave.

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3 They promoted the film in New York, London, andParis.

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4 They didn’t recommend the new novel very highly.

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5 They had based the main character on a real person.

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6 While they were making the film, they ran out ofmoney.

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7 After they had found an actor for the role, theydecided not to make the film.

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8 How much money did they earn from the film?

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5 Write reply questions.

1 A I’m getting married.

B ______________

2 A I want to tell you something.

B ______________

3 A John’s got some great news.

B ______________

4 A I wasn’t very happy.

B ______________

5 A There was a terrible accident.

B ______________

6 A My sister’s having a baby.

B ______________

7 A We’ve sold our house.

B ______________

8 A The thieves managed to get away.

B ______________

9 A I’d never met him before.

B ______________

10 A I saw Angela at the party on Saturday.

B ______________


6 Complete the sentences with a preposition.

1 It was a wonderful book. I couldn’t put it ______ .

2 The film is ______ two men who travel round SouthAmerica on a motorbike.

3 The book was made ______ a film last year.

4 It’s set ______ Berlin in the 1930s.

5 What did you think ______ the film?

6 The Blind Assassin is a book ______ Margaret Atwood.


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7 Are these sentences about a book, a film, or could they beeither? Put the number of the sentence in the correct column.

Book Film Either

1 I couldn’t put it down.

2 I was on the edge of my seat.

3 It was rather long, so I skipped bits of it.

4 It’s quite an exciting thriller.

5 It’s a rather dull biography.

6 They all live happily ever after.

7 It’s a terrific holiday read.

8 I didn’t think the plot was very original.



suspended charred plunged smithereensswirling chattering deeds howling

1 I left the bread under the grill for too long, so when Igot it out it was completely _________ .

2 It was so cold outside that her teeth were _________ .

3 The cat knocked the vase off the table and it smashedto _________ .

4 The leaves were _________ around in the wind.

5 She’s always doing good _________ for other people,such as helping the sick, the poor, or the elderly.

6 The pilot lost control and the aeroplane _________into the sea.

7 The little boy started _________ when his mother leftthe room.

8 I saw an interesting modern art exhibition recentlywhere there was a grand piano _________ from theceiling.


9 Complete the sentences with the most suitable adverb fromthe box.

dangerously nostalgically headlong utterlygratefully definitely eventually relatively

1 Any suggestions would be __________ received.

2 I walked __________ through the village where I wasborn.

3 That film is __________ ridiculous! It’s the worst I’veever seen!

4 We are hoping __________ to have computers inevery classroom.

5 She might need some help because she’s __________new.

6 He was walking __________ close to the edge of thecliff.

7 The man dived __________ into the river to rescue hisson.

8 I __________ won’t be going to that restaurant again.


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10 Put the words in order to make sentences. There may be morethan one possibility.

1 I’d Australia really to go the to some time love infuture

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2 are planning Easter definitely to go they next skiing

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3 not unfortunately she’s travelling enough old her to goon own

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4 ever we hardly to go the these cinema days

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5 be I will leaving afternoon work relatively this early

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6 she hoping at was desperately him to see party the

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7 didn’t sadly the enough ambulance arrive save quicklyhim to

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8 was it raining out too to at go lunchtime heavily

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11 Read the texts, then answer the questions. Write A, B, or C.

A Billy Elliot

Stephen Daldry’s first feature film is set in the north-east ofEngland during the miner’s strike of 1984. A motherless boy,Billy Elliot, from a mining village, takes up dancing against thewishes of his father and older brother. Regrettably, thedepiction of the working classes in Lee Hall’s semi-autobiographical script is somewhat stereotypical.

The heart of the film, however, is in the relationship thatBilly strikes up with his dance teacher. Mrs Wilkinson is adispirited soul who finds as much genuine pleasure in nurturingthe talent and hope of this 11-year-old as he does in thediscipline and support that she provides for him.

The dancing is superb, but Daldry could be accused ofoverusing dance as a metaphor for escape and frustration, andthe grand opera numbers sit a little uneasily, given that this filmis essentially pitched as a realist comedy.

B Bend it like Beckham

Football’s uncommon ability to bring a nation together iscelebrated in this sweet, positive youth movie. Set in modern-day London, the film tells the story of Jess, whose two greatestloves in life are David Beckham and kicking a ball about.Unfortunately her family cling to traditional Asian values, andwhile they’re willing to tolerate her fanaticism the very idea oftheir daughter joining a local girls’ team makes them see red.But, encouraged by her new best pal, Jules, and dishy Irishcoach, Joe, she defiantly signs on with the team.

Actresses Parminder Nagra and Keira Knightly both havewinning personalities, but credit should also go to the writerand director for getting the balance right between humour andpathos, sporting and romantic action, not to mentionnegotiating the tricky business of filming football withoriginality and finesse.

C Cinema Paradiso

A successful movie director in his 40s, Salvatore returns hometo Sicily after hearing of the death of Alfredo, the ex-projectionist at the village cinema. Most of the film is aflashback to Salvatore’s World War 2 childhood andadolescence when, obsessed by movies, he is befriended by thewise and benevolent, though sometimes rather gruff, Alfredo.Their bond is one that contains many highlights and tragediesand ultimately shapes the way for Salvatore to move out of hisrun-down village to pursue a dream.

Which film or films ...

1 is partly based on the life of the screen-writer? ___

2 is not set in the UK? ___

3 was difficult to film? ___

4 is set in the 21st century? ___

5 are about young people who have ambitions that theirparents don’t support? ___ ___

6 is the first film by the director? ___

7 takes place over two different periods of time? ___


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1 take up (text A, line 3)

a start b enjoy

2 dispirited (text A, line 8)

a without hope and enthusiasm b angry

3 cling to (text B, line 5)

a rely on b hold on tightly to

4 see red (text B, line 7)

a think something is expensive b get very angry

5 pal (text B, line 8)

a friend b sister

6 dishy (text B, line 8)

a confident b handsome

7 gruff (text C, line 6)

a friendly b unfriendly

8 run-down (text C, line 9)

a in bad condition b isolated


13 You have decided to enter a story-writing competition for aninternational student magazine. The story must be 120–180words in length and begin or end with these words:

Jenny had no idea where she was.

Remember to:

• plan the order of events in the story before you beginwriting

• use adverbs and adverbial phrases

• use narrative tenses (Past Simple, Past Continuous,and Past Perfect)

• check your writing when you have finished

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1 Correct the mistakes in these sentences. There may be morethan one possible answer.

1 We are not agree with you.

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2 He didn’t have no idea what I was talking about.

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3 I haven’t already done the washing-up.

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4 What were you talking to them?

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5 I don’t hope they cancel the tennis match.

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6 Do you know when is the next bus to Oxford?

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7 He told me to not worry.

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8 They didn’t knew what to do next.

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2 Write indirect questions.

1 Why did he make that face?

I don’t know _______________________________ .

2 Did she phone him back?

I have no idea ______________________________ .

3 What’s her email address?

Have you any idea ___________________________ ?

4 Where did he buy his coat from?

I wonder __________________________________ .

5 When time are you planning to leave?

Could you tell me ___________________________ ?

6 Where did I put my glasses?

I haven’t a clue _____________________________ .


3 Put these words in the correct order to make questions.

1 did who you on Mallorca with go holiday to

_______________________________________ ?

2 for which of apply these think jobs do you I should

_______________________________________ ?

3 you what did for do that

_______________________________________ ?

4 by who film was that directed

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5 do which from airport we you should think fly

_______________________________________ ?

6 he how for much it money is doing

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7 you on so earth what are about worried

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8 who letter shall address to this I

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4 Complete the sentences with an appropriate word from thebox. Not all the words used.

teetotaller anti-globalization protesteratheist animal rights campaignerinsomniac pacifist vegandyslexic naturist

A person who …

1 can’t sleep at night is a(n) _____________ .

2 doesn’t drink alcohol is a(n) _____________ .

3 doesn’t believe in God is a(n) _____________ .

4 has difficulty spelling correctly is a(n) _____________ .

5 doesn’t eat any animal products is a(n)_____________ .

6 doesn’t believe in war is a(n) _____________ .


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5 Choose the correct linking word.

1 Although / Despite / However she lives just round thecorner, she always comes to my house by car.

2 His birthday wasn’t until Monday. Although /However, / Despite, he decided to open his present.

3 He can never remember my name, however /even though / despite he’s met me several times before.

4 She went to work despite / although / however having aterrible cold.

5 He’s not allowed to go out since / until / whenever he’sfinished his homework.

6 Give me a shout while / until / as soon as you’re ready.

7 I try to go to the gym as soon as / whenever / after Ihave time.

8 Shall we go out for a walk after / whenever / while it’sstopped raining?


6 Complete the sentences with a suitable linking word from thebox.

unless in case if as long as

1 Let’s take some sandwiches with us __________ weget hungry later.

2 Your English won’t get any better __________ youspeak more.

3 You can take the dictionary back to the shop__________ you’ve got a receipt.

4 __________ you don’t hurry up, we’re not going tomake the beginning of the match.

so ... that such ... that since so

5 It was __________ a slow film __________ I fellasleep watching it.

6 I haven’t had anything to eat all day, __________ I’mabsolutely starving.

7 I have decided to cancel the meeting __________ sofew people can make it.

8 She was __________ angry __________ she refusedto speak to him.


7 Complete the conversations with a preposition.

1 A I need some empty boxes.

B What _____ ?

2 A I’ve just received a text message.

B Uhuh. Who ______ ?

3 A I sold my car today.

B How much ______ ?

4 A I had an interesting chat with Geraldine the otherday.

B Really? What ______ ?

5 A They’re going away tomorrow?

B Oh, yes? How long ______ ?

6 A I was told today that I needed a haircut.

B Really? Who ______ ?


8 Match 1–6 with a–f to form collocations.

1 ___ a guilty a exam

2 ___ tender b weather

3 ___ a heavy c sleeper

4 ___ a white d meat

5 ___ a tough e conscience

6 ___ lousy f lie


9 Match a word 1–6 with its opposite a–f.

1 ___ fake a deny

2 ___ guilty b mean

3 ___ tiny c bright

4 ___ thick d innocent

5 ___ admit e huge

6 ___ generous f genuine


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10 Choose the correct word.

1 I find Fiona a little unsincere / insincere.

2 He is not known for his generosity / generousness.

3 She is sometimes very irresponsible / unresponsible.

4 She felt very decouraged / discouraged by hiscomments.

5 That was a rather inmature / immature thing to do.

6 That part of the city is unsafe / insafe at night.


11 Rewrite these sentences beginning with the words given.

1 Why didn’t you tell me before?

How come _________________________________ ?

2 I’m very surprised you don’t like chocolate!

Don’t _____________________________________ ?

3 He denied all knowledge of it.

He said ____________________________________ .

4 Could you possibly lend me £10?

I wonder __________________________________ ?

5 Why did you lie to him?

What did __________________________________ ?


12 Match words 1–8 with their definitions a–h.

1 ___ frumpy

2 ___ stub

3 ___ sin

4 ___ spank

5 ___ breathtaking

6 ___ breeze

7 ___ conceal

8 ___ bizarre

a hit someone with an open hand

b hide

c unattractive and unfashionable

d absolutely amazing/or very beautiful

e an action that is wrong according to religious law

f strange

g the part of a cigarette that remains after it has beensmoked

h a slight wind


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Is it easy to spot a liar?According to psychologists, the average human being lies toothers once or twice a day. This is because deception – or‘untruthfulness’ – is a natural tendency amongst all living things.Many animals deceive others around them in order to get aheadin life. Birds, for example, pretend to be injured in order todistract predators from baby birds in their nest. Chimpanzees,when they are foraging for food and come across somethingtasty, will occasionally pretend not to have noticed the food soas not to alert the chimps nearby and lose their prize. So it is nosurprise that human beings often deceive for exactly the samereasons: to save their own skins or to get something they can’tget by other methods.

Despite how often they engage in it, most people aren’texperts at lying. People often make inconsistent facialexpressions and body movements in a desperate attempt toseem believable and to suppress what they are really thinking.Because the muscle structure of the face is directly connectedto the areas of the brain that process emotion, very few people– most notably, actors and politicians – are able to consciouslycontrol all of their facial expressions. Other signs of lying are anincreased heartbeat, a faster rate of breathing, and a highervoice pitch.

It would be logical to think that with these sorts ofsymptoms, we would be able to spot a liar easily. However, justas we are poor liars, it seems that we are equally hopeless atdetecting lies. In a survey carried out at the University ofPortsmouth in the UK, participants were able to detect a lie 44percent of the time, and able to detect the truth 67 percent ofthe time.

So are we better at detecting the truth than detecting lies? High-tech lie detectors or ‘polygraphs’ are not much moreaccurate. They cannot detect lies as such; they merely detectthe physical effects of emotions. These machines measurebreathing, heart rate, and skin conductivity, which tend toincrease when people are nervous, as they usually are whenlying. On the other hand, the idea of being hooked up to amachine like this could easily produces symptoms of fear,anxiety and anger which are very similar to those responsesused to detect a lie, which is one reason lie detector tests areinadmissible in court.

1 Birds protect their young by …

a injuring themselves.

b injuring the predators.

c behaving as if they are injured.

2 Human beings often tell lies to …

a protect their skin.

b to avoid difficult situations.

c to get away from other people.

3 The author says that actors …

a tell more lies than most people.

b are good at lying.

c are good at recognizing liars.

4 According to the text …

a people are better at telling lies than detecting lies.

b people are better at detecting lies than telling lies.

c people are bad at telling and detecting lies.

5 Lie detectors are able to recognize …

a all lies.

b when a person is nervous.

c some types of lies.

6 Lie detectors cannot be used in court because they …

a are not totally accurate.

b break down very frequently.

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14 Find a word or phrase in the text to match the definitions.

1 animals that kill and eat other animals

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2 looking for

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3 find

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4 protect themselves from a difficult situation

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5 hide

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6 technologically advanced

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7 connected

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8 not allowed

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15 Write an article (120–180 words) for a student magazine. Usethe title below, and include at least four of the words andphrases in the box.

although however despiteunless as long as so ... that

It is sometimes necessary to tell a lie ...

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1 Match functions 1–6 with sentences a–f.

1 ___ a prediction

2 ___ an intention

3 ___ a future fact based on a timetable

4 ___ a suggestion

5 ___ an arrangement between people

6 ___ a spontaneous decision

a They’re getting married in June.

b Shall we open a bottle of wine?

c He’ll be very tired tonight after such a long day atwork.

d The class finishes at four o’clock.

e I’ll go and get a DVD.

f From now on I’m going to study English vocabularyevery evening.



1 This bag is very heavy. Will you help / Are you going tohelp me carry it?

2 Shall we invite / Will we invite the neighbours to theparty next week?

3 I’ve decided I need to get fit, so I’m going to cycle /I will cycle to work from now on.

4 ‘I’ve cut my finger.’ ‘Don’t worry. I’m getting /I’ll get you a plaster’.

5 She’s very emotional. She’s going to cry /She’s going to be crying.

6 It will be / It’s my birthday tomorrow.

7 This time next week, we’re going to lie / we’ll be lyingon a beach in Italy.

8 I can’t wait for next month. I’ll finish / I’ll have finishedmy exams by then.


3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs inbrackets.

1 As soon as it ______________ (stop) raining, I______________ (leave).

2 When we ______________ (arrive) in Londontomorrow we ______________ (go) straight toOxford Street.

3 They ______________ (not speak) to you unless you______________ (apologize).

4 Don’t worry. He ______________ (send) you a replyas soon as he ______________ (read) your email.

5 When I ______________ (watch) the video, I______________ (give) it back to you, I promise!


4 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb inbrackets. There may be more than one possible answer.

1 Listen to the thunder! We ______________ (have) astorm.

2 This line is very bad. I ______________ (call) youback in a minute.

3 I think people ______________ (have) holidays onthe moon in future.

4 The next performance ______________ (start) in halfan hour.

5 Helen left you a message. She ______________ (be)late home this evening.

6 It’s very hot in here. ______________ (we / open) awindow?

7 Please don’t call me between 10.00 and 12.00 because I(interview) ______________ people.

8 We’ll be able to go out at the weekend because I______________ (do) all my work by then.


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5 Match 1–6 with a–f to make expressions.

1 ___ put yourself a word for it

2 ___ don’t take b time

3 ___ take my c easy

4 ___ take it d foot in it

5 ___ you really put your e it personally

6 ___ take your f in my shoes


6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of take or put.

1 People often ________ their health for granted.

2 You always ________ your work first! Why don’t youpay some attention to me for a change?

3 We need to ________ a stop to this bad behaviour.

4 ________ no notice of her. She doesn’t know whatshe’s talking about.

5 She’s got a lot of good plans but rarely has time to________ them into practice.

6 How many countries are ________ part in theOlympic Games this year?

7 He always ________ ages to get dressed in themorning.

8 We are being ________ under a lot of pressure toreach our sales targets this year.

9 She ________ offence when he said he didn’t like thefood she’d made.

10 Where’s the meeting ________ place?

11 He ________ my advice and bought a new pair ofshoes.

12 He’s been ________ in charge of buying the drinks forthe party.


7 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a phrasalverb from the box.

take back take in take on take offput off put on put out put away

1 Could you please ________ that cigarette ________ ?You know I can’t stand the smell of cigarette smoke.

2 ________ that ________ ! That was a really horriblething to say.

3 What music shall we ________ now?

4 Business really ________ last year. We made a profit ofover £200,000.

5 They’re not ________ any new staff until the summer.

6 Can you help me ________ these toys ________ ?

7 Don’t give them too much information. They won’t be

able to ________ it all ________ .

8 I had a very bad experience at that restaurant once and

it’s ________ me ________ eating there ever again.


8 Complete the telephone conversations with one word in eachgap.

Conversation 1

A Hello. Finance Department. Louise (1) s__________ .How can I help you?

B Good morning. (2) c__________ I speak to MsBarber, please?

A Yes, certainly. Who’s (3) c__________ ?

B This is Terry Conway.

A One moment … . I’m (4) a__________ the line’s busy

at the moment. Will you (5) h__________ ?

B No, thanks. I’ll call back later.

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A So, Pete. It was good to talk to you. Thanks very muchfor (6) c__________ .

B My (7) p__________ . How’s the car?

A It’s fine. Anyway, Pete …

B Good, and how’s the family?

A Yes, we’re all fine. Anyway, I (8) m__________ fly. I’mgoing to be late for an appointment.

B Yes, sure. I don’t want to (9) k__________ you. So,you’ll give me a (10) r__________ next week, then.

A Yes, I will. Bye for now then, Pete.

B Bye.


9 Match sentences 1–7 with responses a–g.

1 ___ I don’t think you should let him speak to you inthat way.

2 ___ Why did Graham get so cross with you yesterday?

3 ___ Juliet was so angry with me when I told her I’dseen Mark with another woman.

4 ___ Why don’t we take up salsa dancing?

5 ___ How are things between you and Sandra thesedays?

6 ___ We could go on an organized tour aroundScotland.

7 ___ Simon really put his foot in it yesterday with John.

a Don’t worry. You were only trying to do the rightthing.

b Oh, he’s just got a thing about me talking about worktoo much.

c Actually, it’s not really my kind of thing.

d Oh, that’s typical of him. He’s always saying the wrongthing.

e I’d rather not make a big thing of it, to be honest. He’snot going to change.

f Pretty good, generally.

g I think I’d rather do my own thing.


10 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the word inbrackets.

1 The students carried on talking. They seemedcompletely _______________ (aware) of the teacher’spresence.

2 The results of the survey were very _______________(intrigue).

3 There is a danger that the new advertisements will_______________ (alien) our older customers.

4 We have a _______________ (responsible) towardsfuture generations.

5 The public feel very _______________ (illusion) withthe government.

6 His _______________ (popular) suffered as a resultof the offensive comments he made.

7 My new car has got a much more _______________(power) engine than my last one.

8 Can you tell the _______________ (different)between French and Spanish wine?


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The House of the Future

In the new village of Hamborne, in Kent, Robert Pickford goesto the bathroom and prepares for a new day. It is 2020.

There is a slight hum as the family water purifier switcheson, and as he walks down the hallway he taps the electricitymeter and sees it shows that the family is in credit: his ownwindmill generator and solar panels are putting more energyinto the electricity grid than the household is using, adding tothe family income.

Downstairs his wife, Ela, is complaining. The so-called ‘smartfridge’ has malfunctioned and the order for milk and breadwhich should have reached the local delivery service has notbeen sent. The grocer, who employs a refugee from Vasalu, aPacific island country that disappeared three years previouslyas sea levels rose, will have to be telephoned instead.

Richard normally works from home, but today is going in ashared hydrogen-powered car to the office on an industrialestate in the next town.

When working at home, a telephone gadget in his ear, whichoperates on electricity generated by his brain, allows hismanager to speak to him at any time during working hours.

Today as he drives to work he carefully picks his route toavoid traffic congestion charges on the motorway, or in any ofthe towns on the way. His company long ago moved out of itscentral London headquarters to cut costs.

The clampdown on preservatives in food and high oil pricesmean that sending fresh food long distances is prohibitivelyexpensive. The family keep chickens to have a supply of fresheggs and grow vegetables because so much imported food isnow an expensive luxury. The warmer climate means melonscan be grown outdoors, although it also has led to a malariaoutbreak in nearby Tunbridge Wells.

But life in Britain in 2020 is not all bad. The air is cleaner,public transport is much better, and because of congestioncharges and home working, traffic jams are becoming a distantmemory.

1 Every morning Robert Pickford switches the waterpurifier on. ___

2 The house uses energy from the wind and the sun. ___

3 If the family uses less energy than they produce theycan make a profit. ___

4 Ela will call the man from Vasalu to ask him to comeand fix the fridge. ___

5 Richard has his own car. ___

6 It is necessary to pay money to travel by car on allroads and through all towns. ___

7 The use of food preservatives is not permitted. ___

8 The family keeps chickens because they prefer fresheggs. ___

9 A rise in temperature has led to the existence of newdiseases in England. ___

10 There are far fewer traffic jams than there used to bebecause more people work from home. ____


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2 taps (line 4)

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3 a windmill (line 6)

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b a jacket that protects you from the wind

4 income (line 8)

a tax b money that comes from work or business

5 smart (line 9)

a highly effective, using computer technologyb new

6 malfunctioned (line 10)

a collapsed b stopped working correctly

7 a refugee (line 12)

a a safe placeb someone who has left their country to escape danger

8 a gadget (line 18)

a a small tool that does something usefulb a button

9 a clampdown (line 25)

a a ban b a fine


13 Read Andrea’s email to Ali.

From: [email protected]: Saturday 15 March, 4.39 p.m.To: [email protected]

Subject: Trip to Barcelona!

Hi Ali

Great to chat to you on the phone the other night. I’m so glad wefinally managed to get hold of each other.

Just wondering if you mentioned to Jason the idea of you twocoming over to stay with us for a long weekend here in Barcelona.It’d be so brilliant if you could make it. I spoke to James and he thinksthe best time for you to come would be in June cos the newkitchen’ll be done by then.

Oh yeah. Just one other thing. Max hasn’t stopped going on aboutthose toy trains that he played with when we came to England – hejust loved them, you know what kids are like … Could you do me amassive favour and send one over for him? Let me know how muchit costs and I’ll send you the money. Cheers!

Email me soon and let me know if you can come.

Lots of love

Andrea

Now write Ali’s email (120–180 words) in reply.

• Reply positively to the invitation.

• Suggest arrangements for the trip.

• Agree to her request.

• Ask if Andrea can recommend a hotel to a friend ofyours who is going to Barcelona next month.

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1 Underline the stress on the word in italics.

1 We signed the contract today.

2 There were huge piles of refuse on the street.

3 We had some wonderful Christmas presents.

4 I hope you won’t object to my suggestion.

5 I couldn’t travel because my visa was invalid.

6 The Sahara is the largest desert in the world.

7 I’m content with my job at the moment.

8 The portions were absolutely minute.

9 She took our advice as an insult.


2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a wordfrom the box.

import export decrease protestincrease transport progress refund

1 I took back the broken TV and asked the shop to___________ the money.

2 Japan _____________ cars to many countries.

3 More goods are ______________ by road than by rail.

4 The company has suffered a ______________ in sales.

5 Farmers have been ___________ against the import ofmeat from abroad.

6 I can’t afford the ___________ in prices.

7 Heavy traffic made ___________ very slow.

8 This wine was __________ to England from Spain.


3 Choose the correct alternative.

1 Hurry up. We have very little / a little time.

2 All people / Everyone wished me a happy birthday.

3 Less / Fewer people have big families these days.

4 All / Everything I want is to go home.

5 I dropped a box of cups and glasses. All / Everythingbroke.

6 Can I borrow a tie? Any / Some colour will be fine.

7 I’ve never been abroad in my all life / my whole life.

8 I can’t offer you the job because you have little / a littleexperience.

9 Please make less / fewer noise.

10 Don’t buy any more cheese. We have a little / little left.


4 Look at the nouns. Are they countable (C), uncountable (U),or both (B)?

1 ___ money

2 ___ cup

3 ___ room

4 ___ chocolate

5 ___ sugar

6 ___ homework

7 ___ fire

8 ___ programme

9 ___ information

10 ___ time


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5 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

1 She earns £2 an hour.(a lot)

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2 90 per cent of children start school at the age of five.(nearly all)

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3 There aren’t any chocolates left.(not a single)

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4 I’ve spent nearly a thousand pounds this month.(loads of)

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5 There isn’t one of my friends who came.(none)

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6 Less than ten per cent of people walk to work.(hardly any)

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7 We have two days’ holiday at Christmas (much)

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8 One or two of my friends have children.(very few)

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9 I’ve got four bottles of wine for the party.(a few)

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10 We never stop arguing! (the whole)

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11 The children have eaten six bars of chocolate.(far too much)

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6 Match sentences 1–7 with responses a–i. Two of the reponsesare not used.

1 ____ Have you tried asking for a rise?

2 ____ So how much are you earning these days?

3 ____ Could you give me the sales figures for the lastquarter?

4 ____ Do you know the telephone extension formarketing?

5 ____ Right, so we’ve agreed that we’ll se … the … dr …

6 ____ I can’t make our meeting on the 18th, I’m afraid.Something’s come up.

7 ____ OK. £1,000 and the scooter’s yours.

a Never mind. Shall we go for the week after that?

b Sure. Just bear with me while I look them up.

c Sure. I’ll email it to you as an attachment.

d Sorry, I didn’t quite get that last bit.

e Good, thanks. Business is booming.

f OK. It’s a deal.

g There’s no point. The company isn’t making enoughmoney.

h Not offhand. Ask Sue, she’ll know it.

i Mind your own business!


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four point three1 4.3 ______________________________

2 3,754 ______________________________

3 270,000 ______________________________

4 2/3 ______________________________

5 6.9 ______________________________

6 5.312 ______________________________

7 28 Sept ______________________________

8 2008 ______________________________

9 0.04 ______________________________

10 (football) 3 – 0 ______________________________

11 (tennis) 15 – 0 ______________________________


8 Complete the sentences with an adverb from the box.

truly graduallyreluctantly bitterlyeventually initiallyvitally effectivelypassionately currently

1 To succeed as a chef you need to care_______________ about good food.

2 He’s _______________ earning about £200 a day.

3 She didn’t want to do the computer course_______________ , but I _______________persuaded her that it would be a good investment inher future career.

4 When he’s more experienced he’ll be able to do his jobmore _______________ .

5 It’s _______________ important that you do someresearch into the market before you launch theproduct.

6 He _______________ decided to accept the job, eventhough the pay was very low.

7 They argued _______________ about who shouldtake over when the manager left.

8 This is the only _______________ reliable product onthe market.

9 Profits have _______________ increased over the lastsix months.


9 Choose the correct word.

1 Don’t panic. We’ve got masses / blocks of time.

2 I’ve got kilos / tons of things to do at the weekend.

3 He seems to have bags / cases of money.

4 There were millions / mountains of people at theairport.

5 We’ve got hills / heaps of food in the fridge.

6 He always gives me piles / hundreds of washing whenhe comes round.


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10 Read the text and answer the questions. Use short answers.

Running a business can be stressful at any age, but whenyou’re just 15 and have to juggle it with going to school anddoing your homework, it’s even more remarkable. And that’sexactly what young entrepreneur, Luisa Bundy, designer of arange of soft toys called Little Bundies, has done.

It all started when Luisa’s mother bought her some modellingclay for her 12th birthday and she began experimenting withmaking small model figures based on her friends at school. Thefirst batch went down a storm, and her friends encouraged herto make more. So she did, handing them out at Easter instead ofeggs. As word spread around the school, Luisa introduced aform so she could take orders during the day and make thefigures over the weekend. Her mother used to come home tofind piles of order forms spread out on the kitchen table. Shethought Luisa was going to get into serious trouble for doingbusiness in the playground. But teachers’ names were on theorder forms too.

Two years later, Luisa had made 13,000 Little Bundies. Prior tothis, she had spent most weekends and holidays researchingcraft fairs across the south of England. At one fair she sold 250figures in an hour at £2 a go. And she even researched thenumber of people that usually turned up to each fair, so sheknew exactly the number she needed to make for thecustomers there. When she noticed that the majority ofcustomers were buying the toys as gifts she designed a range ofgift cards to accompany them.

At this point, the volume of work was becomingoverwhelming and she decided to seek advice from Sir RichardBranson, who had begun his Virgin empire as a teenager. On hisadvice she set up Bundy Creations Ltd, with her mother asdirector.

Last year they took on the cost of exhibiting at a craft fair inthe north of England, and it paid off. They were spotted by amajor toy manufacturer, which quickly signed the figures to athree-year soft toy licensing deal. According to themanufacturer, they have already practically sold out.

1 How old was Luisa when she first started making claymodels?

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2 Did the first figures she made get a positive reaction atschool?

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3 What did Luisa’s mother find on the kitchen table?

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4 Did Luisa get into trouble at school for doing businessin the playground?

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5 How much did Luisa charge for each figure?

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6 How did Luisa know how many people would come tothe gift fairs?

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7 Who did Luisa contact to ask for advice?

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8 Who discovered Luisa’s model figures at a gift fair lastyear?

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11 Find words or expressions in the text which match thedefinitions.

1 do several important things at the same time(paragraph 1) ______________

2 amazing (paragraph 1) ______________

3 a number of things that have been produced(paragraph 2) ______________

4 were extremely popular (paragraph 2)______________

5 before (paragraph 3) ______________

6 exhibitions where people show things they have made(paragraph 3) ______________

7 too much to deal with (paragraph 4)______________

8 discovered (paragraph 5) ______________


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12 You work for a market research company based in the UK.Your client is an American drinks manufacturer whichproduces a high-quality fruit drink called Fresco. In the USA,Fresco comes in three flavours: tropical fruit, grape, andstrawberry. You have carried out a survey into whether thereis a market for these flavours in the UK. These are the results.

300 people interviewed, aged 16–55

Statements Results

I am prepared to pay more for 51% strongly agreedFresco than other soft drinks.

I enjoy the taste of tropical fruit- 45% strongly agreedflavoured drinks.

I enjoy the taste of grape- 6% strongly agreedflavoured drinks.

I enjoy the taste of strawberry- 1% strongly agreedflavoured drinks.

Now write a report in 120–180 words. Use this structure.

• Background and objectives

• Research and findings

• Summary and recommendations

• Action next

Before you start, think about:

• who you should address the report to

• what your recommendations are based on the resultsof the survey

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1 Match sentences 1–8 with their meanings a–g. One of themeanings is needed twice.

1 ___ Can I come with you?

2 ___ She won’t lend me any money.

3 ___ He can ride a bicycle.

4 ___ You must take your ID with you.

5 ___ I might be late home this afternoon.

6 ___ I’ll take your bags.

7 ___ You should fit a smoke alarm.

8 ___ You must try this new shampoo.

a ability

b advice

c willingness

d permission

e obligation

f probability

g unwillingness


2 Cross out the word or phrase in italics which is not possible.

1 I think you should / had allowed to / had better stopsmoking.

2 It might / may / can snow later.

3 Will / Could / Can I borrow your calculator, please?

4 You mustn’t / shouldn’t / can’t drive on the right inEngland.

5 I am able / have to / can read very quickly.

6 Can you / May you / Are you able to say ‘hello’ in fivelanguages?

7 We don’t have to / don’t need to / mustn’t wear uniformat this school.

8 You had better / should / had to get some rest after thislesson.

9 He must / might / can still be at work.


3 Choose the correct answer.

1 A They own a house in London, New York, and the Caribbean.

B They ___ be loaded.

a must b might c can

2 A Have you got toothache again?

B Yes, I really ___ go to the dentist.

a might b must c have

3 A Someone’s stolen my camera.

B You ___ call the police.

a might b are bound to c ’d better

4 A I wonder where Amanda is.

B I’m not sure. She ___ be upstairs.

a must b can c might

5 A Would you like a glass of wine?

B I ___ drink, I’m afraid. I’m driving.

a don’t have to b can’t c might not

6 A Shall we go to the cinema tonight?

B Sorry, I can’t. I ___ be studying.

a have to b may c ’m supposed to

7 A Do you think James will come to the party?

B Yes. He’s ___ be there.

a bound to b could c allowed to

8 A Let’s take your brother’s car.

B I think we ___ ask him first.

a are likely to b may c ought to


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4 Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1 I wasn’t allowed go out late when I was younger.

2 Nowadays, with low cost airlines, you mustn’t pay afortune to go abroad.

3 I can’t be able to meet you on Friday.

4 My car can’t start.

5 May you lend me £5?

6 You better see a doctor.

7 The teacher said we haven’t to do any homeworktonight.

8 Did you succeed in get to the station on time?


5 Rewrite the sentences using the words in brackets.

1 Can you make the meeting next week? (able)

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2 You must wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike.(required)

___________________________________________

3 I couldn’t unlock the door. (manage)

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4 They said they wouldn’t leave the building. (refuse)

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5 I’m absolutely sure that the doctor will tell him to stopsmoking. (bound)

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6 My boss says I can’t come to work late tomorrow. (let)

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7 We should telephone the school whenever we’re goingto be late for class. (supposed)

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8 He might telephone you tonight. (likely)

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charge pay rent accumulatecash sponging afford contribute

1 Do you own or ___________ your flat?

2 Mum, can you lend me £100? I’m a bit strapped for___________ at the moment.

3 How much did they ___________ you to get into thenight club?

4 She never pays for anything herself. She’s always___________ off other people.

5 My parents don’t ask me for any rent, but I___________ towards the cost of food.

6 I can’t ___________ to pay my bills at the momentbecause I’m not earning enough.

7 Next year I’m hoping to ___________ off a few debts.

8 He’s managed to ___________ enough money toretire early.


7 Choose the correct particle.

1 I tried to telephone you yesterday, but I couldn’t getout / on / through.

2 I get by / out / on very well with my neighbours.

3 My teacher’s always getting to / over / at me for noreason. It’s not fair!

4 After five attempts she finally got over / round /through her driving test.

5 I had flu last month and it took me over two weeks toget over / out of / off it.

6 I think the children are getting out / up / round tosomething upstairs.

7 I’m trying to get off / at / up that book at the top shelf,but I’m too short.

8 The news got out / through / away that she wasplanning to leave.


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get across get round x2 get atget out of get over get throughget in touch with

1 I’ve been so busy that I haven’t found time to pay thephone bill yet.

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2 I can’t believe how tall you are now!

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3 What exactly are you trying to say?

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4 How do you think we can solve this problem?

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5 As usual, he managed to avoid doing any housework atthe weekend.

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6 Emily contacted me a couple of days ago.

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7 We drank loads of beer at the party.

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8 Sometimes he finds it difficult to communicate hisideas clearly.

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9 Match sentences 1–9 with responses a–i.

1 ___ Was Danny upset when he found out thatsomeone had stolen his bike?

2 ___ It’s a bit chilly in here, isn’t it?

3 ___ Your in-laws are absolutely loaded, aren’t they?

4 ___ I thought Katy was completely out of order lastnight.

5 ___ She’s not terribly bright, is she?

6 ___ John can’t stand the sight of Rob.

7 ___ I’m desperate for a drink.

8 ___ Those two seem to get on very well together thesedays.

9 ___ Aren’t you knackered after all that runningaround?

a It’s absolutely freezing.

b Er, yes. He completely hit the roof.

c Yes, my throat’s a bit dry, too.

d Yes, she was pretty rude, wasn’t she?

e Well, they’re obviously madly in love.

f Thick as two short planks, if you ask me.

g I’m not very keen on him myself.

h Yes, I do feel a little bit out of breath.

i Well, yes, they are pretty well off.


10 Write questions which express surprise in response to thesestatements.

1 My brother went to Siberia for his Christmas holiday.

He went where?____________________

1 I went to bed at 3 o’clock in the morning.

____________________

2 They charge £5 for a coffee in Paris.

____________________

3 He bought her a Ferrari.

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4 I saw Madonna in town today.

____________________

5 I’ve interviewed 15 people today.

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Living with ‘boomerang kids’

Leaving school or college used to mean leaving home for good – butno longer. High property prices, student debt, and brokenrelationships mean that your child is highly likely to return homeseveral times before finally making a go of it on their own.

A survey last year for the Social Market Foundation revealed thatone in four people aged between 20 and 30 said they had gone backtwice or more since leaving home. One in eight had returned homemore than three times! Perhaps unsurprisingly, the survey of 1,044people showed that men were more likely to do this than women –28 per cent of men, as opposed to 18 per cent of women.

Suzie Hayman, counsellor, broadcaster, and author says that, whilehigh property prices and student debt are both compelling factorspushing twenty-somethings back into the arms of their parents, it’snot the whole story. She believes that many parents have broughtthis situation on themselves by not bringing their children up to beindependent. She feels that mothers are often guilty of this withsons, doing all their washing, cooking, and clearing up intoadulthood, leaving them ill-equipped for a life on their own. Today’schildren are driven everywhere and generally expect everything tocome easily. Little wonder, then, that they race back to the securityof home when things don’t go well in the outside world.

Despite this, most parents don’t dread having their children returnhome – far from it. Many may secretly be delighted, because thechild’s departure may have revealed glaring holes in their relationshipwith each other. Other parents are keen for children to returnbecause it makes them feel more valued. Often parents find it quitetough to go from being the whole world to their child to suddenlybecoming unnecessary when they leave home.

On the other hand, it can be enormously frustrating for parents,who may have only just adjusted to having an adult relationshipagain, to find themselves sharing their home with another adult –who insists on behaving as if they were still a child.

1 Children often return to live with their parentsbecause they can’t afford to rent or buy a place to live.___

2 The majority of people who come back to live withtheir parents are female. ___

3 According to research, the majority of men in theirtwenties return home to live with their parents. ___

4 Suzie Hayman believes that for many parents it is theirown fault that their children return home to live. ___

5 Many parents are very happy when their childrenreturn home to live. ___


12 What do these pronouns from the text refer to?

1 their (line 4) ____________

2 this (line 9) ___________

3 she (line 14) ____________

4 each other (line 25) _____________

5 them (line 26) ______________


13 Match these expressions from the text with their meaningsa–h.

1 ___ making a go of something (line 4)

2 ___ compelling (line 12)

3 ___ bringing up (line 15)

4 ___ ill-equipped (line 18)

5 ___ little wonder (line 20)

6 ___ dread (line 22)

7 ___ glaring holes (line 24)

8 ___ being the whole world (line 27)

a strong and persuasive

b being extremely important

c huge problems

d unprepared

e no surprise

f feel very worried about

g doing something successfully

h raising


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14 Write a composition in 120–180 words on this topic.

Is the Internet the best source of information?

Before you start to write, think about these questions.

• How much does the Internet cost to use?

• How easy is it to use?

• Can it be accessed at any time, and in any place?

• How up-to-date is the information available on theInternet?

• How reliable is the information?

• Is it enjoyable to use?

Decide which of the ideas above you will include, and thenuse this paragraph plan to organize your writing.

Paragraph 1 introduction – present the topic

Paragraph 2 points in favour of the Internet

Paragraph 3 points against of the Internet

Paragraph 4 conclusion – your opinion

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1 Choose the correct form of the adjective.

1 I just sat in front of the TV all evening. I’d had such anexhausted / exhausting day.

2 Failing my driving test was one of the mostdisappointed / disappointing experiences of my life.

3 Poor Liam! He looked so embarrassed / embarrassingwhen his Mum called.

4 I need to change jobs. This one isn’t challenged /challenging enough for me.

5 We were all extremely shocked / shocking to hear aboutthe tragic accident.

6 Many people think hill-walking is very energetic, but Ifind it very relaxed / relaxing.

7 People of all ages find The Simpsons very amused /amusing.

8 I was so hurt when he said I was bored / boring.


2 Complete the sentences with the present or past participle ofa suitable verb from the box. Not all the verbs are used.

read sell breakdirect demonstrate designdo light findbuy wear

1 We watched a film __________ by Spielberg.

2 I had to repair the damage ________ by the rest of thepeople at the party.

3 Who’s the guy ___________ the sunglasses?

4 Jo’s the woman ___________ my wedding dress.

5 We do not repair goods ___________ from othersuppliers.

6 When we tried to cross town, there were peopleeverywhere _____________ against animal testing.

7 Rain had got in through a ___________ window.

8 The streets looked magical, all _______ up withChristmas decorations.


3 Complete the sentences with a relative pronoun. If nopronoun is necessary, put a cross (✗) .

1 Did you enjoy the book _______ I lent you?

2 My dad, _______ recently retired, was an engineer.

3 Can you give me a recipe _______ is easy to prepare?

4 I gave him a baguette, _______ he ate immediately.

5 Who was the person _______ you were talking to?

6 I’ve thought about everything _______ you said, butthe answer’s still ‘no’.

7 I work at night, _______ everybody else is asleep.

8 That’s the family _______ house was broken into.

9 The restaurant _______ we had dinner was excellent.

10 Have you met the people _______ I work with?


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4 Complete the sentences using the information in the box anda relative pronoun where necessary. Pay careful attention tothe punctuation.

I bought them from the Post Office this morning.

It was absolutely fantastic.

They said they knew you.

It isn’t big enough to work from.

They emigrated two years ago.

I got it from an auction.

Her brother went to the same school as you.

They sell high-tech gadgets there.

I’m always complaining about her at work.

I bought from the Post Office this1 I can’t find the stamps _________________________

morning.______

2 My in-laws _________________________________

are arriving from Canada this weekend.

3 We found a fabulous store in London ____________

__________________________________________ .

4 He’s going out with a girl ______________________

__________________________________________ .

5 My boss ___________________________________

is going to give me a promotion.

6 I met a couple last night _______________________

__________________________________________ .

7 Have you seen the vase _______________________

__________________________________________ ?

8 His house __________________________________

is for sale.

9 I tried snowboarding _________________________

_________________________ when I was in France.


5 Complete the conversations with a suitable adjective.

1 A I think that ring she’s wearing is quite valuable.

B You’re not kidding. It’s absolutely ______________ !

2 A I thought the talk was absolutely fascinating!

B Yes, it was quite ______________ .

3 A Did you think Shrek 2 was funny?

B I thought it was absolutely ______________ !

4 A Are your trousers a bit wet from the rain?

B A bit wet? They’re absolutely ______________ !

5 A You must have been very excited when yourdaughter won the race.

B Excited? We were absolutely ______________ !

6 A I thought she looked totally ridiculous in thatoutfit!

B Yes, she did look rather ______________ .

7 A This bathroom’s a bit small, don’t you think?

B Small? It’s absolutely ______________ .

8 A I bet your parents were pleased when you decidedto get married.

B They were absolutely ______________ !

9 A I was amazed that Catherine got the job.

B Yes, I was quite ______________ .

10 A Doesn’t she look nice in that dress?

B Yes, she looks absolutely ______________ !


6 Choose the correct adverb.

1 I noticed that he was sweating dramatically / profusely /really.

2 I stupidly / seriously / really left my keys at home.

3 His temperature rose profusely / dramatically /extremely.

4 They taste extremely / exactly / really the same to me.

5 The computer isn’t working completely / exactly /properly.

6 He got all of the answers in the test completely /extremely / properly wrong.

7 When I didn’t hear from her I began to properly /extremely / seriously panic.


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7 Match sentence beginnings 1–6 with endings a–f.

1 ____ She didn’t want to walk home alone,

2 ____ We watched the sun set over the lake,

3 ____ He had never even heard of Coldplay,

4 ____ She had lost her glasses,

5 ____ They didn’t want to see the film,

6 ____ He decided to fix it himself,

a which was absolutely amazing.

b which was hard to believe.

c which was no laughing matter.

d which was a stupid thing to do.

e which is understandable.

f which was hardly surprising, as they had seen itbefore.


8 Complete the sentences with the correct form of a wordfrom the box.

down-and-out dull shabbymouth-watering trendy dash aroundflock buzz snorepedestrianize

1 I really need to sit down. I’ve been ________________all day.

2 I think we should buy a new sofa. This one’s looking abit ________________ .

3 There was a ________________ sleeping under thebridge.

4 Mmm. Can you smell those ________________aromas coming from that restaurant?

5 That car shouldn’t be here. This is a________________ street.

6 Everybody’s wearing those furry boots. They’re very________________ at the moment.

7 Tourists still ________________ to see BuckinghamPalace.

8 Life in a small village can sometimes be slightly________________ .

9 The city centre is always ________________ on aSaturday night.

10 I couldn’t get to sleep last night because you were________________ so loudly!


9 Complete the sentences.

1 A B&B is a place where you can get an inexpensiveb__________ for the night.

2 A recycling centre is a place where you can get rid ofyour n__________ and b__________ .

3 A building society is a place where you canb__________ money to buy a flat.

4 A tattoo parlour is a place where you can have yourb__________ decorated .

5 A health club is a place where you can go to getf__________ .

6 A DIY store is a place where you can buy aha__________ or a sc__________ .

7 A Citizens Advice Bureau is a place where you can gethelp with l__________ problems.

8 A tyre and exhaust centre is a place where you canreplace parts for your c__________ .


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10 Read the text and answer the questions. Use short answers.

Englishwoman Sets a Sailing Record

February 8, 2005

Ellen MacArthur yesterday became the fastest person to sailsolo around the world after enduring stormy seas, 65-mile-an-hour winds, a broken sail, burns, bruises, and exhaustion – evena close encounter with a whale.

MacArthur, a 28-year-old Englishwoman, completed the26,000-mile circumnavigation by crossing an imaginary finishingline between Ushant, France, and Cornwall, on the south coastof England. Her final time was 71 days, 14 hours, 18 minutes, and33 seconds. Her 75-foot trimaran, B & Q, broke the record set byFrancis Joyon, who finished in 72 days, 22 hours, 54 minutes, and22 seconds in February 2004.

Later, she told her team, ‘I feel absolutely exhausted but I’melated to be here. The whole voyage has been very draining, andthere’s a lot of things going round in my head. But it’s great that Ican finally switch my brain off and relax in the company ofothers, which I’ve really missed.’

British Prime Minister Tony Blair and Queen Elizabeth II bothpaid tribute to MacArthur. French President Jacques Chirac, inwhose country MacArthur is already a household name, alsosent his congratulations.

MacArthur’s journey began on November 28, and from thenon, she slept an average of 30 minutes at a time and four hoursin any day. She reheated freeze-dried meals on a single burnerstove while living in an area measuring 5 feet by 6? feet. Herwater supply was desalinated from the sea.

She spent Christmas Day in a storm, but after crossing thehalf-way mark at Cape Horn on New Year’s Eve, she built a four-day lead on the pace set by rival Francis Joyon. A week later,during the worst storms of MacArthur’s career, she badly burnedher arm on a generator.

Buffeted by heavy storms in the southern ocean, MacArthurslipped a day behind Joyon. By late January, she was back incontention after crossing the equator. Her 75-foot boat hit alarge fish and nearly struck a whale, and then light windsthreatened. But a storm helped push her back into the lead.

1 On which date did Ellen MacArthur break the record?__________________________________________

2 Did she sail with a team?__________________________________________

3 What was the name of the boat?__________________________________________

4 Where did the race end?__________________________________________

5 What kind of animal did she nearly hit?__________________________________________

6 How did she feel when she arrived home?__________________________________________

7 What had she missed?__________________________________________

8 How well known is she in France?__________________________________________

9 What kind of food did she eat?__________________________________________

10 When did she reach the half way mark?__________________________________________

11 Where was she when she fell behind the pace set byJoyon?_____________________________________

12 What eventually helped her to gain speed?__________________________________________


11 Find words or phrases in the text with these meanings.

1 suffering something unpleasant (paragraph 1) ___________________

2 a dangerous experience or meeting (paragraph 1) ___________________

3 extremely happy and excited (paragraph 3) ___________________

4 exhausting (paragraph 3)___________________

5 fell (paragraph 7)___________________

6 likely to succeed in a competition (paragraph 7) ___________________


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Paragraph 1

• where it is located

• general impressions

• personal impressions

Paragraph 2

• history

• bars/restaurants/shops

• interesting places to visit

• places nearby

• the type of people/lifestyle

• atmosphere in the day/evening

Paragraph 3

• conclusion

• anecdote

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1 Which verb forms can complete the sentences? Underline allpossible answers.

1 When I was a child, we ___ on holiday every year toFrance.

a went b used to go c would go

2 We ___ very little money to spend when we werestudents.

a had b used to have c would have

3 In the Middle Ages, people ___ that the world was flat.

a would believe b believed c used to believe

4 He ___ one of the richest men in the world before helost his millions.

a was b would be c used to be

5 The bank ___ to me several times about my overdraftlast month.

a used to write b wrote c would write

6 I ___ money when I was younger.

a would never save b never savedc never used to save

7 Rosa loves parties. She ___ the first to arrive and thelast to leave.

a would always be b is always c will always be

8 Robbie ___ everybody’s birthday.

a always remembers b is always rememberingc will always remember

9 My sister ___ as a teacher.

a is always working b works c has always worked

10 My brother is so untidy. He ___ his stuff around thehouse.

a always leaves b is always leavingc would always leave

11 The thing I like about Joe is that ___ calm in stressfulsituations.

a he’s always staying b he’ll stay c he stays


2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of used to orbe/get used to. More than one answer may be possible.

1 When I was working in Singapore it took me a longtime to ____________________ the climate.

2 In my previous job we ____________________ workvery closely in teams.

3 It’s always a slow process for children____________________ being away from home.

4 We like living in Spain, but we____________________ the meal times yet.

5 I’m very good at managing money now, though I____________________ be when I was a teenager.

6 My father died recently and my mother is finding itvery difficult ____________________ living alone.

7 There was a lot of unhappiness about the ban onsmoking in the office, but now we____________________ it.

8 You must ____________________ your digitalcamera by now! You’ve had it for a year!

9 He starts his new job in America next month, but Idon’t think he ____________________ ever____________________ working abroad, as he lovesBritain so much.

10 I never thought I could work from home instead of anoffice but in fact I ____________________ it veryquickly.


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3 Match the intensifiers and adjectives.

1 ___ scared a big

2 ___ dead b hot

3 ___ great c easy

4 ___ tiny d new

5 ___ boiling e awake

6 ___ freezing f stiff

7 ___ brand g stiff

8 ___ fast h little

9 ___ wide i asleep

10 ___ bored j cold


4 Write homophones of the words (same sound but differentspelling).

1 sails ___________

2 pair ___________

3 war ___________

4 waste ___________

5 aloud ___________

6 sell ___________

7 flower ___________

8 higher ___________

9 shore ___________

10 board ___________


5 Complete the pairs of sentences with the same word.

1 You need to __________ for a long time before youcan run a marathon.

The next __________ departs in an hour’s time.

2 My hair’s __________ but my sister’s is dark.

You always get to sit in the front of the car. It isn’t__________ !

3 I love working abroad but I __________ my friendsand family.

What happens if we __________ the plane?

4 I’m not a great __________ of Nicole Kidman.

It’s boiling in here. Could you turn on the__________ ?

5 Those glasses really _________ you.

Is it a very formal restaurant? Do I need to wear a_________ ?

6 There’s no __________ in calling me on my mobilephone because it’s broken.

My mother always told me not to __________ becauseit’s rude.

7 Would you _________ not making so much noise!

I’ve changed my __________ .

8 Take the third turning on the _________ .

I don’t think this sentence is _________ .

9 He said he’d arrive before five o’clock, but I wouldn’t_________ on it.

I need to go to the ________ to get some money out.


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stubborn sensible sensitive easy-goingabsent-minded argumentative clumsy mean

How do you describe someone who …

1 always thinks before they act? _____________

2 won’t listen to anyone else’s suggestions? _____________

3 is always dropping things? _____________

4 never gets upset, angry, or worried? _____________

5 is always picking fights with other people? _____________

6 never buys anything for anybody else? _____________

7 gets upset or emotional easily? _____________

8 is always losing things? _____________


7 Put these words in order to make sentences.

1 of the going give title the is I’m ‘Civilization’ talk to

___________________________________________

2 about this be Romans talking morning the I’ll

___________________________________________

3 with start information let’s background some

___________________________________________

4 always I’ve in interested Romans very the been

___________________________________________

5 like I’d Greeks now to to Ancient turn the

___________________________________________

6 listening thank you much all me very for to

___________________________________________


8 Complete the phrases with an appropriate word.

1 That’s _________ the point.

2 The point I’m trying to _________ is that …

3 To _________ you the truth …

4 As _________ as I’m concerned …

5 Anyway, as I _________ saying …

6 If you _________ my opinion …

7 But the _________ point is that …

8 __________ really worries me is that …


9 Read the text. Some lines are correct, but most have oneunnecessary word. Either put a tick (✓) or write theunnecessary word on the line, as in the examples.

Smoking – the end of an era

0 Until fairly recently the whole world smoked. Doctors used to ____✓_____

00 smoke in their consultation rooms.Teachers were used to smoke ___were______

1 in their classrooms. Mothers would smoke while they holding _________

2 their babies. Television presenters used to smoke on camera and _________

3 shoppers used smoked in supermarkets.We would smoke in _________

4 aeroplanes, at the cinema, and at the hairdresser’s. We would often _________

5 smoked without not even being aware we were smoking. _________

6 Now everything it has changed. It’s not yet illegal to possess _________

7 cigarettes or to consume them in the privacy of our own home, but _________

8 it is becoming increasingly difficult to can smoke in public places. _________

9 People will have to get used to do it. _________

10 Nowadays almost hardly anyone will defend smoking. Cigarettes _________

11 which are bad for you, and are likely to kill you sooner or later. _________

12 Even non-smoking bystanders are considered to be at considerable risk as well. _________


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the small screen trials trendy grief encounter

1 He starred in several dramas on ___________ beforebecoming a Hollywood star.

2 There are a lot of ___________ designer bars in mypart of town.

3 We saw terrible scenes of ___________ among thewomen who had lost members of their family in thetragic accident.

4 You may ___________ some problems with thecomputer today.

5 Do you feel prepared for the ___________ of being aparent?



What are friends for?

Recent research has shown that at any one time in our lives wehave around 30 friends, six of whom we think of as close. Over alifetime we will make almost 400 friends, but we will keep intouch with fewer than 10% of them. Almost 60% of us claimthat our friendships are more important to us than career,money or family. Other studies show that men have, on average,one fewer close friends than women do, and that both men andwomen find their friendships with women more emotionallysatisfying than those with men. We interviewed some people tofind out more.

Jamie, a TV producer in his 30sFor me, anyone who I like, trust, and find interesting, male orfemale, is a potential friend. Really close friends I couldprobably count on one hand. Those are the people who standby me even when things go pear-shaped or I behave badly,which does obviously happen from time to time!

Susannah, a jewellery-maker in her 30sI make new friends easily. I love getting to know people but Imust admit that I also tend to drop friends quite easily. For me,it’s very important to have balance in a friendship. I don’t like itwhen friends expect too much from me. That’s when I thinkenough is enough – time to move on.

Ewan, an accountant in his 40sMy friends are the people who know the real me, they knowwhat makes me tick, and what makes me laugh. I think it’s alsogot a lot to do with shared history. You feel a special bond withpeople who have watched you go through important lifechanges – relationships, jobs, children. I also think shared tastesplay a vital role. I don’t think it’s terribly easy to hit it off withsomeone who can’t stand your taste in music, books, films, andvice versa.

Helena, an English teacher in her 30sMy friends make my life possible. We care for one another’schildren, look after pets, do one another’s shopping, counseleach other on our marriages. From all the mothers at the schoolgate, you pick the ones you really like, and then they becomeyour support network.

Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?

According to the research …

1 we lose touch with the vast majority of our friends.

____

2 women have more close friends than men. ____

3 men find friendships with other men, rather than

women, emotionally more rewarding. ____

Write the name of the person who ...

4 chooses friends that can be of practical help.

_________

5 says they have very few close friends.

_________

6 likes to have friends that really understand them.

_________

7 doesn’t like friends to be very demanding.

_________

8 thinks that it is important for your friends to like

similar things.

_________

9 thinks that a true friend supports you through hard

times.

_________


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1 stay in contact _________________

2 support _________________

3 go wrong _________________

4 connection, relationship _________________

5 very important _________________

6 get on well with _________________

7 advise _________________


13 Prepare a short talk (120–180 words) about your country foran International Students Conference. The talk could includeinformation about the geography, the climate, the food, thepeople, famous attractions, the best time to visit, or anythingelse that you think would be of interest to an internationalstudent audience.

Structure your talk like this:

1 introduce the topic of your talk

2 mention which aspects of your country you are goingto cover

3 explain each aspect in turn

4 conclude

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1 I had to see / must have seen my bank manageryesterday.

2 The class has been cancelled. I needn’t prepare /needn’t have prepared this lesson.

3 You should have left / could have left the buildingimmediately when the fire alarm went off.

4 She could have told / must have told me she was avegetarian and then I wouldn’t have made /shouldn’t have made roast beef for lunch.

5 I couldn’t have paid / needn’t have paid a tip to thewaiter because service was included in the bill.

6 I did explain what to do but he can’t have been /might have been paying attention.

7 I shouldn’t have gone / mustn’t have gone to bed so latelast night. I’m absolutely exhausted now.


2 Choose the correct answer.

1 A I spent the whole week in bed with flu last week.

B That ___ have been awful!

a might b must c should

2 A My bicycle isn’t where I left it.

B It ___ have been stolen.

a might b should c can

3 A Do you know where Rosa is?

B I’m not sure. She ___ have gone home.

a should b can c may

4 A I saw Sarah in town today.

B You ___ have done. Sarah’s in Germany this week.

a shouldn’t b mustn’t c can’t

5 A I’ve bought you some wine.

B Oh, you ___ have done. We’ve already got loads.

a can’t b needn’t c wouldn’t

6 A Oh no! The car’s run out of petrol.

B I told you we ___ have filled up at the last garage!

a could b must c should

7 A Where’s Andy?

B I don’t know. I’m quite worried. He ___ havearrived by now.

a can b should c may

8 A Do you know why Jack was late this morning?

B Yes. He ___ go the doctor’s.

a must b must have c had to


3 Correct the mistakes in the use of the modal verbs.

1 I can’t find my purse. I might leave it in the

supermarket.

2 We must take the cat to the vet yesterday.

3 You haven’t had anything to eat. You might be

starving.

4 I tried to unlock the door but I couldn’t have done it.

5 I mustn’t have eaten so much chocolate. I feel sick

now.

6 He was incredibly lucky to survive the avalanche. He

must have died.

7 You can’t have bought a new kettle. The old one is

working perfectly well.

8 I’m sure he could have told me if he was planning

to resign.


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4 Complete the second sentence so that it has a similarmeaning to the first, using the word in brackets. Don’t changethis word. Write between two and five words.

1 It’s not possible that you are right.(be)

You _________________________ right.

2 Maybe we won’t need an umbrella today.(might)

We ________________________________ anumbrella today.

3 It’s possible that Annie tried to phone but I’m notsure.(may)

Annie _____________________________ but I’mnot sure.

4 I’m sure you were delighted when you heard the news.(have)

You ________________________________ whenyou heard the news.

5 It would have been a good idea to tell me you’dchanged your mind.(told)

You ______________________________ you’dchanged your mind.

6 It was a mistake to drink so much last night.(have)

I ___________________________ so much lastnight.

7 It was a mistake not to bring sandwiches because I’mstarving now.(have)

I __________________________________ becauseI’m starving now.

8 It wasn’t necessary to make so much food, but I did.(made)

I ___________________________________ so muchfood.


5 Replace the words in italics with a synonym from the box.

gradually commence dreadfulloathe permitted kidsinauspicious novel sprangconcerned

1 The service in the restaurant was absolutely appalling.____________

2 My ambition is to write a story one day.____________

3 That was a very unlucky start to the day.____________

4 When he moved the stone, a frog leapt out frombehind it. ____________

5 The performance will begin in ten minutes.____________

6 I absolutely detest having to get up really early in themorning. ____________

7 The children are in bed. ____________

8 The use of dictionaries is not allowed in the exam.____________

9 She was quite worried when I said I didn’t want tocontinue with the course. ____________

10 I slowly began to realize that I had made a big mistake.____________


6 Match idioms 1–8 with definitions a–h.

1 ___ give somebody a a have an open and

hand honest conversation

2 ___ have a heart-to-heart b be very busy

talk

3 ___ have a good head for c arrogant

4 ___ head for d be good at doing

5 ___ have your hands full e go in the direction of

6 ___ have a heart of gold f really want to dosomething

7 ___ big-headed g be a very kind person

8 ___ have your heart in h help somebodysomething


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1 Paula said some very unkind things to me. I didn’tknow she had such a sharp _________ .

2 We’ll have to buy a new car soon. This one’s on its last_________ .

3 You were just pulling my _________ yesterday whenyou told me the boss wanted to see me, weren’t you?

4 His success went to his _________ and now he thinkshe’s better than everybody else.

5 I have to _________ the fact that I’ll never be good atmaths.

6 Come on. I’m sorry. Let’s shake _________ and befriends again.

7 I’ve only been in this job for a few days. I’m stillfinding my _________ .

8 She’s putting a brave _________ on about having theoperation, but I know she’s scared stiff.


8 Put the words in order to make sentences.

1 you well one might as new buy a

________________________________________

2 say that again you can

________________________________________

3 me you told have was Tony coming might

________________________________________

4 couldn’t just it help I

________________________________________

5 wouldn’t I were that do I you if

________________________________________

6 would you laughing have died

________________________________________

7 cup I could tea do of with a

________________________________________

8 me, I would I could believe if

________________________________________


9 Read the newspaper article and choose the correctalternatives.

Divers find missing piece in Mary Rose jigsaw

Divers (1) could / can have found the front section of the Tudorwarship, Mary Rose, marine archaeologists said today. Experts, (2) who / which have been diving the shipwreck nearPortsmouth for the last month, (3) were / have found a five-metre-longpiece of wood (4) which / what they believe is the front part ofthe ship’s keel. Alex Hildred, the dive’s project manager, said thatif the find was confirmed, it (5) would / will be ‘the mostimportant maritime archaeology find in England in the last 20years.’ The Mary Rose was the pride of Henry VIII’s navy whenshe (6) sank / had sunk in 1545. Historians believe she (7) should/ must have sunk because she (8) was / has overloaded.


10 Match formal expressions 1–10 with informal expressions a–j.

1 ____ trust

2 ____ in good health

3 ____ in the near future

4 ____ specify the date

5 ____ I would be grateful if you could

6 ____ do your utmost

7 ____ ensure

8 ____ I’m obliged to

9 ____ I look forward to

10 ____ give my sincere regards

a soon f please

b well g say hello

c hope h do your best

d say when i I have to

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Touching the Void, a drama documentary directed by KenMacdonald, tells the story of two young men from the North ofEngland, Joe Simpson and Simon Yates, both in their earlytwenties, who in 1985 set out to climb the 21,000-foot SiulaGrande in the Peruvian Andes. It’s a modest ‘Alpine-style’ climbwith no back-up team, no helicopters, and no equipment otherthan what they carry in their packs.

They make it to the top in three days, but on the way down(when apparently 80 per cent of accidents occur) they run intoterrible weather and a treacherous ridge.

Simpson has a bad fall that drives a bone up through hisshattered knee and Yates tries to lower him down the mountain,150 feet at a time. But there comes a point when Simpson ishanging in mid-air, irretrievable, and probably dead. To save hisown life, Yates cuts the rope and returns to base camp, adecision he will have to live with for the rest of his life. Simpsonactually survives in a crevasse the size of St Paul’s dome.Crippled and in terrible pain, he makes the journey back in fourdays, one of the great stories of survival.

This story has been on moviemakers’ minds for some years.Then, in 2003, Macdonald had the brilliant idea of shooting themovie using actors to play Simpson and Yates, and to have thereal Simpson and Yates talking both to camera and over theaction, as a form of commentary. The actors hardly say a word.

The film was shot entirely on location in Peru and in the Alpswith some very evocative music, and we never see the men intheir domestic contexts.

We experience the effort, the exhaustion, the pain, and thetriumph of the climbers – and it is a breathtakingly beautifulfilm as we watch these small figures crossing glaciers andclimbing rock faces in the majestic mountains. Is there ‘someevil force’ in the mountains that’s out to get you, Simpsonwonders? It is also a film about taking control of your life andsubjecting yourself to extreme challenges that involve complexpractical and moral choices.

1 The film, Touching The Void, is based on a true story.____

2 The climbers experienced serious difficulties on theirway up the mountain. ____

3 Simon Yates cut the rope because he thought thatSimpson had died. ____

4 Simpson had to be rescued from the crevasse. ____

5 The voices of Simpson and Yates were those of actors.____

6 All of the filming took place in Peru. ____

7 Simpson sometimes had the feeling that themountains were a kind of enemy that wanted to killhim. ____


12 Match these words and phrases from the text with theirmeanings a–f.

1 ___ treacherous

2 ___ shattered

3 ___ irretrievable

4 ___ crevasse

5 ___ evocative

6 ___ subjecting yourself to

a impossible to save

b broken into pieces

c forcing yourself to suffer

d a very deep crack in ice

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Hi Rachel

How’s it going? Is everything still OK for your visit nextweekend? I’m dying to see you again and catch up on allyour news.

Anyway, I’m just writing to say that I won’t actually be thereto pick you up at the airport, but Jon’ll come and get you,and I’ll be back as soon as my course finishes at about 7.Your flight lands at 5 o’clock, doesn’t it?

By the way, I’ve booked us a table at a really fabulousseafood restaurant by the sea for Saturday night.

So see you next Friday.

Lots of love

Kim

Now write Rachel’s reply to Kim. Write 120–180 words.

• Tell her you have just found out that your plane willnow land at 2.30 p.m., not 5 p.m.

• Explain that you are allergic to seafood.

• Apologize for any inconvenience.

• Suggest a new plan.

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1 Complete the sentences about people’s wishes. Put one wordin each gap.

1 I’m not going on holiday this year. If only I _________ .

2 He can’t find a good job. He wishes he _________ .

3 My baby brother wakes up at 6 a.m. every day. I wishhe _________ .

4 My parents are coming to stay this weekend. My wifewishes they _________ .

5 She’s no good at maths. She wishes she _________ .

6 I haven’t got enough money. I wish I _________ .

7 There’s never enough time in the day to get thingsdone. If only there _________ .

8 Neither of us can speak a foreign language. We bothwish we _________ .

9 All my children hate school. I wish they _________ .

10 My son won’t go to bed when I tell him to. If only he_________ .


2 Use the prompts to write conditional sentences.

1 I don’t get any help at work. My job / easier if I / have asecretary.

My job would be easier if I had a secretary.___________________________________________

2 I’m glad we took a mobile phone. If we / not contact /the police / they / not catch the criminals.

___________________________________________

3 I had no idea about her illness. If I / know / she be / soill I / visit her.

___________________________________________

4 We can’t afford to go on holiday. If we / have moremoney / we / go skiing.

___________________________________________

5 She’s quite lazy at school. She / get / better grades / if /she / work harder.

___________________________________________

6 We decided not to move. We / lose a lot of money / if /we / sell our house.

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3 Rewrite each sentence so that it has a similar meaning to thefirst, using the word(s) in brackets.

1 Why didn’t you tell me about the problem?(should)

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2 We don’t like it when you shout.(wish)

___________________________________________

3 I didn’t want you to tell her.(’d rather)

___________________________________________

4 I regret that I didn’t help them.(should)

___________________________________________

5 I’m very sorry that we couldn’t get to the hospital.(if only)

___________________________________________

6 We wanted to speak to the manager.(’d rather)

___________________________________________

7 I regret not paying the fine on time.(if only)

___________________________________________

8 I shouldn’t have spent so much this month.(wish)

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4 Complete the sentences with a word(s) from the box.

Supposing If only I should haveI’d rather It’s time

1 ______________ you’d run out of money. Then whatwould you have done?

2 ______________ called first to check you would be in.

3 ______________ you didn’t open the window. I’mfeeling really cold.

4 ______________ I’d given myself more time toprepare for the exam.

5 ______________ you did some housework. It’s alwaysme that does it.


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1 I shouldn’t have ate that last piece of cake.

2 I wish I wouldn’t be at work right now.

3 If I would speak English better, I could work in the UK.

4 Supposing you can have any job you wanted. What

would you choose?

5 If only we would afford to buy a big house.

6 It’s time you buy a new jacket. That one’s falling apart.

7 If I’d have known you were coming I would have

tidied the house.

8 I’d rather you not ask me that question.


6 Match sentence beginnings 1–10 with endings a–j.

1 ___ Well, if the worst comes to the worst,

2 ___ I don’t think he looks too bad since his illness;

3 ___ He was wearing a pale blue sweater,

4 ___ Would it be OK if

5 ___ I haven’t read many books recently,

6 ___ She’s had enough of him,

7 ___ If anything went wrong,

8 ___ If you knew what I know,

9 ___ Could I ask you a quick question

10 ___ If all goes well,

a we’ll be signing the contract on Tuesday.

b I don’t think you’d be very pleased.

c I didn’t come to the meeting?

d if you’ve got a minute?

e I’d feel so guilty.

f if you ask me.

g if I remember rightly.

h we can always go next week instead.

i if any at all.

j if anything, I think he looks a lot better than before.


7 Complete the sentences. Put one word in each gap.

1 I’m sick and __________ of your excuses!

2 I love my kids but every now and __________ I need abreak from them.

3 I like to go on city breaks but my wife prefers the peaceand __________ of the countryside.

4 Our cat disappeared for a few days but then she wasfound safe and __________ at a neighbour’s house.

5 OK. I’ve more or __________ finished my homework.Let’s go out.

6 I wanted some time to think about it but he wanted adecision there and ______________ .

7 For the first few days things were a bit touch and__________ for her in the hospital but she eventuallymade a full recovery.

8 Learning a language takes a long time, but you’ll getthere slowly but __________ .


8 Match 1–10 with a–j to make sentences and questions.

1 ____ We’ll know what happened sooner

2 ____ That’s my lowest price, so

3 ____ Don’t be so impatient. Can’t you just

4 ____ Like any city it has its

5 ____ The company has had its

6 ____ Things get stressful sometimes but by

7 ____ I don’t need to know all the

8 ____ For a friendship to work there must be some

9 ____ My job is really boring, but I need the money

10 ____ OK, children. No ifs or buts –

a and large I’m happy in this job.

b wait and see?

c take it or leave it.

d give and take.

e it’s time to go to bed.

f or later.

g pros and cons.

h so I’ll have to grin and bear it.

i ins and outs.

j ups and downs this year.


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altitude stems from shot upspinning swarmed tediouspainstakingly dart

1 She always copies out her homework so carefully.

_______________

2 I find his long stories a little boring sometimes.

_______________

3 Her ambition is caused by the fact that both of her

older sisters are high fliers.

_______________

4 Did you see that lizard dash across the ground?

_______________

5 The fans crowded onto the football pitch at the end ofthe match.

_______________

6 The plane was cruising at an average height of 36,000feet.

_______________

7 His hand went up very quickly when the teacher askedif anybody knew the answer.

_______________

8 The children were turning round in circles, makingthemselves feel dizzy.

_______________


10 Complete the sentences with words from the box.

joke kick painfair hands driveswaste break typicalbelieve

1 I could __________ myself for not buying that houselast year. It’s doubled in price now!

2 A This has gone beyond a __________ . It’s six weekssince I brought my computer in to be repaired!

B I’m sorry, we’re still waiting for some new parts.It’s out of my __________ , I’m afraid.

3 A How many times do I have to tell you not to putyour dirty hands on the nice white sofa?

B Give me a __________ , Mum! Anyway, my handsaren’t dirty.

4 A What a __________ of time! We queued for ages toget in, and when we got to the front of the queuethey sold out of tickets.

B I know. It __________ me mad when that happens.Did you see another film instead?

5 A It’s not __________ . Whenever I get time to sitdown and relax in front of the TV the doorbell goes!

B __________ ! It happens to me all the time.

6 A I don’t __________ it! My computer’s frozen again!

B What a __________ ! Try rebooting it.

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If money was not an issue and you could choose any job youwanted, what would it be? Actor? Model? Or a footballer likeDavid Beckham? A new survey by adult education specialists,Learndirect, asked people across the UK what their dream jobwould be.

The results suggest that not only do people aspire to modestprofessions such as working for a charity or gardening, but oftenat the top of their list of dream jobs are the very professionsothers are leaving in droves – such as nursing or teaching.

The survey also reveals that there are striking parallelsbetween men and women’s dream jobs, and that they have anequally similar list of nightmare occupations. While day-dreaming about the perfect vocation is common among peopleof all ages and professions, very few people fantasize abouthaving glamorous jobs.

The Guardian newspaper teamed up with Learndirect to senda few volunteers into their dream job for a day.

One of the volunteers, Michael Hutton, used to work in sales,but found this was not making him happy. He felt the highdemands and targets made for an unattractive atmosphere towork in. He had always dreamed of running his own pub, so hewent to work at a pub in Hertfordshire for a day.

‘I didn’t realize how much behind the scenes work there was.I knew the obvious things like pouring a pint, and I had an ideawhat it would be like meeting people you didn’t know. But therewas more to it than I’d imagined,’ he says.

Changing beer barrels wasn’t as easy as he’d anticipated andwithin minutes he found himself covered in beer.

‘I was a bit daunted in the first hour or so, but once I settled,in I loved every minute of it. When I got home, I realized Ineeded a couple of hours to wind down as I was on such anadrenaline rush.’

A week later, Michael may be in the position to make hisdream job a reality. The pub where he worked is on the marketand Michael’s father has decided to make an offer.

According to the research …

1 a many people would like to become a nurse or ateacher.

b many people found their jobs too modest.

c many young people would like to be an actor or afootballer.

2 a many teachers and nurses have moved intogardening or charity work.

b many teachers and nurses are moving out of theirprofessions.

c most people never think about their dream job.

3 a men dream about changing jobs more thanwomen.

b men and women have similar ideas about theperfect job.

c men and women often have nightmares about theirjobs.

4 Michael Hutton was unhappy in his job because …

a his office was unattractive.

b he could never meet his sales targets.

c he found the pressure of having to meet salestargets unpleasant.

5 Michael Hutton …

a was fully aware of what the job of running a pubinvolved.

b had no idea about what the job of running the pubinvolved.

c was surprised about how much work was involvedin running a pub.

6 He found the experience of working in the pub …

a enjoyable.

b relaxing.

c strange.


12 Find words in the text with these meanings.

1 a problem/something to think about __________________

2 simple, not glamorous __________________

3 in great numbers __________________

4 similarities __________________

5 expected __________________

6 nervous and uncomfortable __________________

7 became comfortable __________________

8 to relax __________________


13 You have been asked to write a story (120–180 words) foryour school magazine. The story must end with these words:

… and then I woke up and realized that the whole thinghad been a dream.

Use these questions to help you write your story.

Background

• Where were you?

• Were you with anyone?

• What were you doing?

• When did it happen?

Main event

• What happened?

• How did you feel?

• What did you do next?

• How did you feel afterwards?

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1 Choose the correct expression.

1 A It’s not my fault if she misunderstood.

B All the same / Ideally, I think you should phone herto explain what happened.

2 A What do you think of our new manager?

B Surely / Personally, I think he’s a bit strange. Henever speaks to anyone.

3 A Do you think you’ll pass your exams?

B I should do. After all / In fact, I did hours and hoursof revision.

4 A Why did Anna break up with Ben?

B Certainly / Basically, he’s unreliable and she got fedup with him.

5 A I don’t know what’s happened to Luke. I haven’theard from him for ages.

B Surely / Actually, he phoned last night but I forgotto mention it.

6 A You must realize that you are about to enter a verydangerous profession.

B Presumably / Obviously, I understand that there arerisks but I think I’m prepared for them.

7 A What are your plans for after you leave university?

B Ideally / Probably, I’d like to go travelling for a fewmonths.

8 A Have you seen ‘The Incredibles’?

B No, but obviously / apparently it’s very good.


2 Complete the sentences with an expression from the box.Not all the expressions are used.

Presumably Definitely SurelyAll the same Honestly Anyway

1 A Do you think Federer will be in the Wimbledonfinals?

B _____________ , he’s in excellent form this year.

2 A ____________ you’re not going to have anotherpiece of cake? You’ve already had two pieces.

B Why not? __________ , it’s only a small piece.

3 A Andrew’s gone out with his friends._____________ he’s finished his homework.

B Yes, I think he has.

4 A We haven’t got time to have dinner, have we?

B No, not really. _____________ , let’s have a quickpizza – I’m starving.

As a matter of fact Hopefully PersonallyCertainly Absolutely

5 A Could you open the window a bit? It’s getting stuffyin here.

B __________ . Is that better?

6 A It’s pouring with rain outside.

B Yes. ____________ it will stop before we go out thisafternoon.

7 A Do you like animated films?

B ____________ , I think they’re brilliant nowadays.

8 A Have you been to that new Japanese restaurant inHigh Street?

B ________________ , we were planning to try it outtonight.


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3 Complete the sentences using a/an or the. If no article isnecessary, put a cross (✗).

1 My sister works as _____ teacher.

2 Money’s important but _____ health is everything.

3 Shall we go to _____ cinema tonight?

4 Who was _____ teacher who influenced you most?

5 I know you hate _____ computers but you’ve got toadmit they’ve revolutionized our lives.

6 We’re going for _____ dinner at Chloe’s housetonight.

7 I loved our holidays at _____ seaside.

8 What made you want to be _____ actor?

9 Be careful! You’re going to drop _____ baby.

10 I’m reading _____ excellent book at the moment.


4 Choose the correct alternative.

1 I commute to work all / every day.

2 ‘How much are the pens?’ ‘One pound all / each.’

3 Whose are those / these books over there?

4 There are two biscuits left so you can have one each /both.

5 You can have either / each wine or beer.

6 We have five children and every / each of them isdifferent.

7 My parents are divorced but I see both / neither ofthem regularly.

8 Do you remember this / that time we spent all nighton the beach?

9 All / Every time he visits, he brings us a present.

10 ‘Would you like red or white wine?’ ‘Neither / Either,thanks. I’m teetotal.

11 They speak each / both French and German.

12 ‘What happened to your car?’ ‘Some / The idiot droveinto it.’

13 Have you eaten all the / the whole bananas?

14 There are lots of / plenty down-and-outs in the citycentre.


5 Rewrite the sentences to make them more emphatic.

1 I like Mark’s sense of humour.

The thing I like about Mark is his sense of humour.__________________________________________

2 I really like Claudia’s taste in clothes.

The thing __________________________________

3 I can’t stand John’s stinginess.

What I ____________________________________

4 The special effects and the acting make the filmbrilliant.

What makes ________________________________

5 I admire my mother’s love of life.

It’s _______________________________________

6 Some people are rude. This drives me mad.

What _____________________________________


6 Correct the mistakes in the sentences.

1 It’s a beautiful day. Let’s have the lunch in the garden.

2 He’s captain in the army.

3 He has written two books but neither books have beenpublished yet.

4 Have you got the time for a drink?

5 We got on very well with one other on holiday.

6 I went to Portugal a month before last.

7 I hardly have any free time so I have a few hobbies.

8 I’ve got two sons but none of them looks like me.


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7 Complete the conversations with each, every, or all.

1 A When will your new kitchen be ready?

B ______ being well, it’ll be done by mid-March.

2 A Did you manage to complete all of the exercises?

B _______ but one. I just ran out of time.

3 A How was the U2 concert?

B It was superb – _______ bit as good as I expected itto be.

4 A Shall we go out for a walk?

B If it’s ______ the same to you, I’d rather stay here.

5 A Have you kept all your love letters from Sam?

B Of course I have – ______ and every one of them!


8 Complete the conversations with an expression from the box.

it’s high time take your time not on your lifenot before time for the time being better luck next timekill time you can bet your life

1 A Hi, I’m here.

B _____________________ . I’ve been waiting forover an hour!

2 A Are you enjoying living in your flat?

B It’s very nice _____________________ , but we’llneed something bigger eventually.

3 A How do you fancy coming with me on a six-milejog later?

B _____________________ . I hate jogging.

4 A We don’t have to board the plane for another twohours. How about a game of cards to_____________________ ?

B OK. Why not?

5 A _____________________ you started doing somerevision if you want to pass your exam.

B Give me a break, Dad. The exam’s not until nextmonth.

6 A Do you mind if I just go into this shop and buy anewspaper quickly?

B _________________ . We’re in no hurry.

7 A Are you planning to come surfing with us thissummer?

B __________________________ I’ll be there!

8 A I failed my driving test again today.

B Oh dear. _____________________ .


9 Match sentence beginnings 1–8 with endings a–h.

1 ___ We got there in the

2 ___ Hurry up! We’ve got no time

3 ___ Come on. Don’t just watch TV all day. Get

4 ___ After getting married again she’s got a new

5 ___ You can phone me any

6 ___ These old walking boots have really stood

7 ___ The bus was dead

8 ___ I want to leave my job, travel the world, and see

a to lose.

b old time.

c life.

d nick of time.

e a life.

f lease of life.

g the test of time.

h on time for a change.


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10 Read the text and choose the correct alternatives.

Black labrador found after six weeks.

Netty, a black labrador swept out to sea while her owners wereon holiday in the West of England, turned up safe and (1) secure /sound after surviving for six (2) whole / all weeks on a cliff. (3) A / The dog’s owners thought she had drowned when a wavecarried her into (4) the / an ocean off the coast of Cornwall.

Farmers John and Christine Bailye, (5) each / both fromStaffordshire, eventually gave up hope and bought (6) the other /another puppy. Mr Bailye believes Netty (7) must / should havesurvived by drinking rainwater and eating anything she couldfind on the cliffs off Seaton.

He was contacted when she turned up, still wearing (8) the /her collar, at nearby Downderry village. Mr Bailye said: ‘It’s(9) very / absolutely amazing. We are totally thrilled by (10)that / this news.’



World’s oldest man dies in Japan aged 114

The secret of a long and healthy life could lie in a daily glass of milk.Yukichi Chuganji, who was the world’s oldest man when he died,

aged 114, at his home on the island of Kyushu in south-west Japan onSunday 28th October 2003, never touched alcohol, preferring a dailyglass of milk, hard toffee, and the occasional apple juice.

The former silkworm breeder was born in a farming village onKyushu on March 23 1889. He later worked in a bank and as acommunity welfare officer. He married in 1914 and had four sons and adaughter, seven grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was recognized as the world’s oldest man by the Guinness Bookof Records in January 2002 but the record was challenged by severalclaims by the Russian authorities.

In recent years he rarely ventured from his bed, mainly because offailing eyesight. But he was mentally alert and able to chew toffeewith his own full set of teeth. And it was in his bed that he died, justhours after uttering his final words, thanking his daughter Kyoko, aged72, for a glass of homemade apple juice.

The oldest person in the world, 116-year-old Kamato Hongo, lives onthe southern tip of Kyushu in Japan. There are an estimated 20,000Japanese centenarians, and about 80% of these, like Kamato, arewomen. In a country with the longest life expectancy in the world – 85years for women and 78 for men – about one person in five is over 65.

The figures are often cited as proof of the life-giving qualities of thetraditional low-fat Japanese diet of fish, vegetables, and rice. But theyalso point to a future population crisis for Japan. By 2025 there will beone person over 65 for every two of working age, making Japan thegreyest society on earth.

Mr Chuganji’s predecessor as the world’s oldest man was an Italian,Antonio Todde, who swore that the secret of longevity was a dailyglass of red wine. He died aged 112 in Sardinia in January 2002.According to their families, the two men had one thing in common: astress-free life.

1 He had a glass of apple juice every day. ___

2 He had several different jobs. ___

3 He was universally recognized to be the oldest man inthe world. ___

4 He spent most of his last few years in bed. ___

5 He had not lost his teeth. ___

6 Kamato Hongo is a woman. ___

7 By 2025 there will be twice as many working people asretired people. ___

8 Neither Yukichi Chuganjin nor Antonio Todde evertouched alcohol. ___

9 Neither of the men led stressful lives. ___


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12 Match these words from the text with their definitions a–h.

1 ___ occasional

2 ___ former

3 ___ ventured

4 ___ failing

5 ___ uttering

6 ___ predecessor

7 ___ centenarians

8 ___ longevity

a saying

b was brave enough to leave a safe place

c the person who held a position before the currentperson

d people aged 100 or over

e happening sometimes but not frequently

f ex

g living for a long time

h getting worse


13 Write about a living person that you like or admire. It couldbe someone famous, or someone that you know. Use theparagraph plan to help you. Write 120–180 words.

Paragraph 1

• Who is he she?

• Age?

• Early life ?

• How long have you known (about) him/her?

• If it’s a famous person, why is he/she amous ? Is he/shepopular in your country?

Paragraph 2

• What is the best thing he or she has done?

• What has he/she been doing recently?

Paragraph 3

• What do you particularly like or admire about thisperson?

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Answer Key

UNIT 1

1 1 b 4 k 7 g 9 j 11 f2 a 5 h 8 l 10 d 12 i3 e 6 c

2 1 went 4 is always 7 had 10 be having2 is being 5 are visiting 8 had3 lived 6 fixed 9 was stroking

3 1 haven’t seen 5 had been waiting 8 was doing2 ’m working 6 ’ll be having 9 is being repaired3 was printed 7 haven’t seen 10 did … have4 had … travelled

4 1 b 4 a 7 a 10 b 13 b2 a 5 b 8 b 11 b 14 a3 b 6 a 9 a 12 a

5 1 Have you been here long?2 I will see you soon.3 Do you want a coffee?4 Do you like the new suit?5 I will be back in a second.6 Are you ready?7 Have you got any plans …8 Are you going anywhere …9 I have finished!

10 I am sorry.

6 1 puffed 4 really into 7 a really big deal2 take a real toll 5 itchy feet 8 beat up3 24/7 6 get it 9 a big shot

7 1 e 2 c 3 a 4 b 5 d 6 h 7 f 8 g

8 1 It’s no problem for me 5 ’cos2 OK 6 kind of3 been all over the place 7 like crazy4 hanging in there 8 head

9 1 homecoming 6 housebound2 home-made; home-grown 7 homeless3 housework 8 homesick4 house-proud 9 house plants5 house-warming

10 1 g 2 f 3 b 4 d 5 a 6 e 7 c 8 h 9 j 10 i

11 1 cycling 3 office 5 birthday 7 bus2 children 4 parents 6 police 8 city

12 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 F 5 T 6 F 7 T 8 F

13 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 a 6 b 7 a 8 a

UNIT 2

1 1 ’ve worked 5 flown 9 been learning2 did you go 6 went 10 has stolen3 been fixing 7 told4 owned 8 was painted

2 1 ’s been writing 6 have bought2 have seen 7 has always hated3 ’ve never been 8 ’ve been carrying4 have been travelling 9 ’s caught5 have closed 10 ’ve always thought

3 2 How long did he have it (for)?3 How long have they been living there (for)?4 How long has he been a photographer/one (for)?5 How long did he smoke them (for)?6 How long have you been going (for)?7 How long have they been retired (for)?8 How long did he own it (for)?9 How long has he been afraid of flying/it?

4 1 e 2 g 3 c 4 d 5 b 6 a 7 h 8 f

5 1 make 4 made 7 do 10 does2 doing 5 did 8 makes3 do 6 making 9 make

6 1 mugged 3 per capita 5 boom 7 stung2 venture 4 bug 6 cash in on 8 relentless

7 1 f 2 d 3 a 4 e 5 b 6 i 7 j 8 c 9 h 10 g

8 1 What a 4 What 7 What a 10 What a2 How 5 What 8 What a3 What a 6 How 9 How

9 1 she do for a 5 I making myself2 an utterly ridiculous 6 ’s/has been eating3 make a start 7 have a chat4 making up 8 made off with

10 2 Gr – didn’t know, WO – made them up3 T – hasn’t called, Prep – for ages4 Sp – disappointed, P– results5 – What a nice, T – did you buy6 / – it, T – she telephoned7 Sp – married, T – have been married

11 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 T 6 F 7 T 8 F

12 1 e 2 g 3 a 4 f 5 d 6 b 7 c

UNIT 3

1 1 He stayed 6 ✓2 had you been waiting 7 hadn’t been repaired3 ✓ 8 had already started4 I hardly slept 9 ✓5 ✓ 10 had been driving

2 1 walked 3 had been 5 had left2 was found 4 was closed 6 had woken up

3 1 happened 9 realized2 had won 10 made3 arrived 11 was wearing4 had already got 12 finished5 spent 13 had been standing6 were wearing 14 went7 had 15 had been looking8 started/had started 16 did you disappear

4 1 The book was published after the author had died.2 The film was being made when the director decided to leave.3 The film was promoted in New York, London, and Paris.4 The new novel wasn’t recommended very highly.5 The main character had been based on a real person.6 While the film was being made, they ran out of money.7 After an actor had been found for the role, they decided not

to make the film.8 How much money was earned from the film?

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5 2 Do you? 5 Was there? 8 Did they?3 Has he? 6 Is she? 9 Hadn’t you?4 Weren’t you? 7 Have you? 10 Did you?

6 1 down 2 about 3 into 4 in 5 of 6 by

7 Book: 1, 3, 5, 7 Film: 2 Either: 4, 6, 8

8 1 charred 4 swirling 7 howling2 chattering 5 deeds 8 suspended3 smithereens 6 plunged

9 1 gratefully 4 eventually 7 headlong2 nostalgically 5 relatively 8 definitely3 utterly 6 dangerously

10 1 I’d really love to go to Australia some time in the future./Some time in the future I’d really love to go to Australia.

2 They are definitely planning to go skiing next Easter.3 Unfortunately, she’s not old enough to go travelling on her

own./She’s not old enough to go travelling on her own,unfortunately.

4 We hardly ever go to the cinema these days./These days we hardly ever go to the cinema.

5 I will be leaving work relatively early this afternoon./This afternoon I will be leaving working relatively early.

6 She was desperately hoping to see him at the party.7 Sadly, the ambulance didn’t arrive quickly enough to save him./

The ambulance didn’t arrive quickly enough to save him, sadly.8 It was raining too heavily to go out at lunchtime./At

lunchtime it was raining too heavily to go out.

11 1 A 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 A, B 6 A 7 C

12 1 a 2 a 3 b 4 b 5 a 6 b 7 b 8 a

UNIT 4

1 1 We disagree/do not agree with you.2 He didn’t have any idea/He had no idea what I was

talking about.3 I haven’t done the washing-up yet.4 Why were you talking to them?/What were you talking

to them about?5 I hope they don’t cancel the tennis match.6 Do you know when the next bus to Oxford is?7 He told me not to worry.8 They didn’t know what to do next.

2 1 why he made that face2 if/whether she phoned him back3 what her email address is4 where he bought his coat from5 what time you’re planning to leave6 where I put my glasses

3 1 Who did you go on holiday to Mallorca with?2 Which of these jobs do you think I should apply for?3 What did you do that for?4 Who was that film directed by?5 Which airport do you think we should fly from?6 How much money is he doing it for?7 What on earth are you so worried about?8 Who shall I address this letter to?

4 1 insomniac 3 atheist 5 vegan2 teetotaller 4 dyslexic 6 pacifist

5 1 Although 4 despite 7 whenever2 However, 5 until 8 after3 even though 6 as soon as

6 1 in case 4 If 7 since2 unless 5 such … that 8 so… that3 as long as 6 so

7 1 for 2 from 3 for 4 about 5 for 6 by

8 1 e 2 d 3 c 4 f 5 a 6 b

9 1 f 2 d 3 e 4 c 5 a 6 b

10 1 insincere 3 irresponsible 5 immature2 generosity 4 discouraged 6 unsafe

11 1 you didn’t tell me before2 you like chocolate3 he knew nothing about it./he didn’t know anything about it4 if you could lend me £105 lie to him for

12 1 c 2 g 3 e 4 a 5 d 6 h 7 b 8 f

13 1 c 2 b 3 b 4 c 5 b 6 a

14 1 predators 4 save their own skins 7 hooked up2 foraging for 5 suppress 8 inadmissible3 come across 6 high-tech

UNIT 5

1 1 c 2 f 3 d 4 b 5 a 6 e

2 1 Will you help 5 She’s going to cry2 Shall we invite 6 It’s3 I’m going to cycle 7 we’ll be lying4 I’ll get you 8 I’ll have finished

3 1 stops, ’ll leave 4 ’ll send, has read/reads2 arrive, ’ll go 5 I’ve watched, I’ll give3 won’t speak, apologize

4 1 ’re going to have2 ’ll call3 will have4 starts/will start/will be starting5 ’s going to be6 Shall we open7 ’ll be interviewing8 ’ll have done

5 1 f 2 e 3 a 4 c 5 d 6 b

6 1 take 4 Take 7 takes 10 taking2 put 5 put 8 put 11 took3 put 6 taking 9 took 12 put

7 1 put … out 4 took off 7 take … in2 take … back 5 taking on 8 put … off3 put on 6 put … away

8 1 speaking 5 hold 9 keep2 could/can 6 calling 10 ring3 calling 7 pleasure4 afraid 8 must

9 1 e 2 b 3 a 4 c 5 f 6 g 7 d

10 1 unaware 4 responsibility 7 powerful2 intriguing 5 disillusioned 8 difference3 alienate 6 popularity

11 1 F 2 T 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 F 7 T 8 F 9 T 10 T

12 1 a 2 b 3 a 4 b 5 a 6 b 7 b 8 a 9 a


UNIT 6

1 1 refuse 4 invalid 7 minute2 presents 5 desert 8 insult3 object 6 content

2 1 refund 4 decrease 7 progress2 exports 5 protesting 8 imported3 transported 6 increase

3 1 very little 5 Everything 9 less2 Everyone 6 Any 10 a little3 Fewer 7 my whole4 All 8 little

4 1 U 2 C 3 B 4 B 5 U 6 U 7 C 8 C 9 U 10 B

5 2 Nearly all children start school at the age of five.3 There isn’t a single chocolate left.4 I’ve spent loads of money this month.5 None of my friends came.6 Hardly any people walk/anyone walks to work.7 We don’t have much holiday at Christmas.8 Very few of my friends have children.9 I’ve got a few bottles of wine for the party.

10 We argue the whole time.11 The children have eaten far too much chocolate.

6 1 g 2 i 3 b 4 h 5 d 6 a 7 f

7 2 three thousand seven hundred and fifty-four3 two hundred and seventy thousand4 two-thirds5 six point nine6 five point three one two7 the twenty-eighth of September/September the twenty-eighth8 two thousand and eight9 nought point oh four

10 three nil11 fifteen love

8 1 passionately 6 reluctantly2 currently 7 bitterly3 initially, eventually 8 truly4 effectively 9 gradually5 vitally

9 1 masses 3 bags 5 heaps2 tons 4 millions 6 piles

10 1 12 years old 5 £22 Yes, they did. 6 She did some research.3 piles of order forms 7 Sir Richard Branson4 No, she didn’t. 8 a major toy manufacturer

11 1 juggle 5 prior to2 remarkable 6 craft fairs3 batch 7 overwhelming4 went down a storm 8 spotted

UNIT 7

1 1 d 2 g 3 a 4 e 5 f 6 c 7 b 8 b

2 2 can 4 shouldn’t 6 May you 8 had to3 Will 5 am able 7 mustn’t 9 can

3 1 a 2 b 3 c 4 c 5 b 6 c 7 a 8 c

4 1 allowed to go2 don’t have to/don’t need to pay3 I can’t meet4 won’t start5 Can/Could you lend6 You’d better see7 don’t have to do8 succeed in getting to

5 1 Are you able / will you be able to make the meeting next week?2 You are required to wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike.3 I didn’t manage to unlock the door.4 They refused to leave the building.5 The doctor’s bound to tell him to stop smoking.6 My boss won’t let me come to work late tomorrow.7 We are supposed to telephone the school whenever we’re

going to be late for class.8 He’s likely to telephone you tonight.

6 1 rent 3 charge 5 contribute 7 pay2 cash 4 sponging 6 afford 8 accumulate

7 1 through 3 at 5 over 7 at2 on 4 through 6 up 8 out

8 1 got round to paying 5 get out of2 get over 6 got in touch with3 getting at 7 got through4 get round 8 get his ideas across

9 1 b 2 a 3 i 4 d 5 f 6 g 7 c 8 e 9 h

10 2 You went to bed when/at what time?3 They charge how much?4 He bought her a what?5 You saw who?6 You interviewed how many (people)?

11 1 T 2 F 3 F 4 T 5 T

12 1 your child 3 Suzie Hayman 5 parents2 go back home 4 parents

13 1 g 2 a 3 h 4 d 5 e 6 f 7 c 8 b

UNIT 8

1 1 exhausting 4 challenging 7 amusing2 disappointing 5 shocked 8 boring3 embarrassed 6 relaxing

2 1 directed 4 designing 7 broken2 done 5 bought 8 lit3 wearing 6 demonstrating

3 1 ✗ 5 ✗ 9 where2 who 6 ✗ 10 ✗3 which/that 7 when4 which 8 whose

4 2 My in-laws, who emigrated two years ago, are arriving from Canada this weekend.

3 We found a fabulous store in London which sells/where they sell high-tech gadgets.

4 He’s going out with a girl whose brother went to the same school as you.

5 My boss, who(m) I’m always complaining about at work, is going to give me a promotion.

6 I met a couple last night who said they knew you.7 Have you see the vase I got from an auction?8 His house, which isn’t big enough to work from, is for sale.9 I tried snow boarding, which was absolutely fantastic, when I

was in France.

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5 1 priceless2 interesting3 hilarious4 soaking5 thrilled6 silly7 minute/tiny8 delighted/thrilled9 surprised

10 fantastic/gorgeous/wonderful

6 1 profusely 4 exactly 7 seriously2 stupidly 5 properly3 dramatically 6 completely

7 1 e 2 a 3 b 4 c 5 f 6 d

8 1 dashing around2 shabby3 down-and-out4 mouth-watering5 pedestrianized6 trendy7 flock8 dull9 buzzing

10 snoring

9 1 bed2 newspapers, bottles3 borrow4 body5 fit6 hammer, screwdriver7 legal8 car

10 1 February 7th 20052 no3 B&Q4 between Ushant (France) and Cornwall (England)5 a whale6 exhausted and elated7 the company of others8 very well known/a household name9 freeze-dried meals

10 New Year’s Eve11 the southern ocean12 a storm

11 1 enduring 3 elated 5 slipped2 a close encounter 4 draining 6 in contention

UNIT 9

1 2 a, b 4 a, c 6 a, b, c 8 a, c 10 a, b3 b, c 5 b 7 b, c 9 b, c 11 b, c

2 1 get used to2 used to3 to get used to4 haven’t got used to/aren’t used to5 didn’t use to/never used to6 to get used to7 ’ve got used to/’re used to8 have got used to/be used to9 ’ll … get used to

10 got used to/have got used to

3 1 f/g 2 c 3 a 4 h 5 b 6 j 7 d 8 i 9 e 10 f/g

4 1 sales 5 allowed 9 sure2 pear 6 cell 10 bored3 wore 7 flour4 waist 8 hire

5 1 train 4 fan 7 mind2 fair 5 suit 8 right3 miss 6 point 9 bank

6 1 sensible 5 argumentative2 stubborn 6 mean3 clumsy 7 sensitive4 easy-going 8 absent-minded

7 1 The title of the talk I’m going to give is ‘Civilization’.2 This morning I’ll be talking about the Romans.3 Let’s start with some background information.4 I’ve always been very interested in the Romans.5 I’d like to turn now to the Ancient Greeks.6 Thank you all very much for listening to me.

8 1 not 4 far 7 main2 make 5 was 8 What3 tell 6 want/ask

9 1 they 5 not 9 do2 ✓ 6 it 10 almost3 used 7 ✓ 11 which4 would 8 can 12 ✓

10 1 the small screen 3 grief 5 trials2 trendy 4 encounter

11 1 T 4 Helena 7 Susannah2 T 5 Jamie 8 Ewan3 F 6 Ewan 9 Jamie

12 1 keep in touch 4 bond 7 counsel2 stand by 5 vital3 go pear-shaped 6 hit it off with

UNIT 10

1 1 had to see2 needn’t have prepared3 should have left4 could have told, wouldn’t have made5 needn’t have paid6 can’t have been7 shouldn’t have gone

2 1 b 2 a 3 c 4 c 5 b 6 c 7 b 8 c

3 1 might have left2 had to take3 must be starving4 couldn’t do5 shouldn’t have eaten6 could/might have died7 needn’t have bought8 would have told

4 1 can’t be2 might not need3 may have tried to phone4 must have been delighted5 could/should/might have told me6 shouldn’t have drunk7 should have brought sandwiches8 needn’t have mad


5 1 dreadful 6 loathe2 novel 7 kids3 inauspicious 8 permitted4 sprang 9 concerned5 commence 10 gradually

6 1 h 2 a 3 d 4 e 5 b 6 g 7 c 8 f

7 1 tongue 3 leg 5 face 7 feet2 legs 4 head 6 hands 8 face

8 1 You might as well buy a new one.2 You can say that again.3 You might have told me Tony was coming.4 I just couldn’t help it.5 I wouldn’t do that if I were you.6 You would have died laughing.7 I could do with a cup of tea.8 Believe me, I would if I could.

9 1 could 3 have 5 would 7 must2 who 4 which 6 sank 8 was

10 1 c 2 b 3 a 4 d 5 f 6 h 7 e 8 i 9 j 10 g

11 1 T 2 F 3 T 4 F 5 F 6 F 7 T

12 1 e 2 b 3 a 4 d 5 f 6 c

UNIT 11

1 1 was/were 6 had2 could 7 was/were3 wouldn’t/didn’t 8 could4 weren’t 9 didn’t5 was/were 10 would

2 2 If we hadn’t contacted the police, they wouldn’t have caught the criminals.

3 If I’d known she was/had been so ill, I would have visited her.4 If we had more money, we would go skiing.5 She would get better grades if she worked harder.6 We would have lost a lot of money if we had sold our house.

3 1 You should have told me about the problem.2 We wish you didn’t shout/wouldn’t shout.3 I’d rather you hadn’t told her.4 I should have helped them.5 If only we could have got to the hospital.6 We’d rather have spoken to the manager.7 If only I’d paid the fine on time.8 I wish I hadn’t spent so much this month.

4 1 Supposing 4 If only2 I should have 5 It’s time3 I’d rather

5 1 shouldn’t have eaten2 I wish I wasn’t/weren’t3 If I spoke4 you could have5 we could afford6 you bought7 If I’d known8 you didn’t ask

6 1 h 2 j 3 g 4 c 5 i 6 f 7 e 8 b 9 d 10 a

7 1 tired 3 quiet 5 less 7 go2 then 4 sound 6 then 8 surely

8 1 f 2 c 3 b 4 g 5 j 6 a 7 i 8 d 9 h 10 e

9 1 painstakingly 5 swarmed2 tedious 6 altitude3 stems from 7 shot up4 dart 8 spinning round

10 1 kick 4 waste, drives2 joke, hands 5 fair, Typical3 break 6 believe, pain

11 1 a 2 b 3 b 4 c 5 c 6 a

12 1 an issue 5 anticipated2 modest 6 daunted3 in droves 7 settled in4 parallels 8 to wind down

UNIT 12

1 1 All the same 5 Actually2 Personally 6 Obviously3 After all 7 Ideally4 Basically 8 apparently

2 1 Definitely 5 Certainly2 Surely, Anyway 6 Hopefully3 Presumably 7 Absolutely4 All the same 8 As a matter of fact

3 1 a 3 the 5 ✗ 7 the 9 the2 ✗ 4 the 6 ✗ 8 an 10 an

4 1 every 6 each 11 both2 each 7 both 12 Some3 those 8 that 13 all the4 each 9 Every 14 lots of5 either 10 Neither

5 2 The thing I really like about Claudia is her taste in clothes.3 What I can’t stand about John is his stinginess.4 What makes the film brilliant are the special effects and

the acting.5 It’s my mother’s love of life that I admire.6 What drives me mad is people who are rude/is rude people.

6 1 Let’s have lunch2 He’s a captain3 neither book has4 got time5 with one another/each other6 the month before last7 I have few hobbies8 neither of them

7 1 All 2 All 3 every 4 all 5 each

8 1 Not before time 5 It’s high time2 for the time being 6 Take you time3 Not on your life 7 You can bet your life4 kill time 8 Better luck next time

9 1 d 2 a 3 e 4 f 5 b 6 g 7 h 8 c

10 1 sound 5 both 9 absolutely2 whole 6 another 10 this3 The 7 must4 the 8 her

11 1 F 2 T 3 F 4 T 5 T 6 T 7 T 8 F 9 T

12 1 e 2 f 3 b 4 h 5 a 6 c 7 d 8 g

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Writing (Total 20 marks)

Task completion The student has understood the task, all major content 5 markspoints have been included, and the answer is easy tounderstand.

Register and format The language is, broadly speaking, appropriately 5 marksformal/informal according to the specific task, and thestudent has attempted to lay out their writing in a suitableway, e.g. headings in a report, paragraphs in a description,appropriate openings/closings in a letter, etc. Ideas areclearly organized.

Grammar The student uses an appropriate variety of structures and 5 markslinking devices accurately to achieve the task. Minorerrors do not obscure the meaning.

Vocabulary The student uses a sufficient range of words and phrases 5 marksto communicate the message clearly.

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