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LEVEL B2.1

Test Boo Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley

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Virginia Evans - Jenny Dooley, 2008

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Contents Progress Test la .. ... .. .... ...... .... .... ..... .. .................................... p. 3

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Test 1a (Module 1)

NAME: ....... ....... .. ... .... ...... .. ... .... ... ... .... .. ..... ... ........ .. ..... .. .... ... ..... .. .......... . DATE: ... ....... ... .. ..... .. ....... .. .. ..... .. ..... .

CLASS: ...... ....................................... .. ..................... .... ............... .. ........ . . MARK: ..................... / 100

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Vocabulary and Grammar A Fill in:'"estimated, wandering, opening, opportunity, crowded, bumpy, reputation, volunteers, condition, crept.

I The play's. . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . night was a huge success. 2 I had the . . ........ ... .. . .. to go to Paris and study. 3 The thief . . .. . .. ...... .. . .. around the house without making a noise. 4 The company has a .. ..... . .. . . . ..... for high-quality service. S Her fortune was recently .. . .. . . .. . ..... . .. at 37 million. 6 By lOam, the city streets were noisy and ..... . ..... . ..... . 7 Driving over the. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . road made her feel quite sick. 8 We spent the entire day . .......... . ...... around the zoo. 9 Two of the victims were still in critical. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. last night.

10 Mike Maxwell . . ........ . . . .. .. . at a shelter for the homeless.

Complete the phrases with: tight, heart, package, rough, exchange.

2 .... . .. __ ......... deal budget

3 .... .. .... ........ seas

C Fill in: off (x2), with, for, on.

4 ................. . S ..... ............ .

programme defect

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Nancy is very keen .. . .... . .. . ....... playing tennis. 4 She is obsessed . . .. . . .. . .. .. . . .. . her weight and 2 Jamaica is famous . .. . .. .. .. .. .. . . .. its beaches and

warm climate.

3 The plane took. .. . . . .. . . . . .. . ... on time and we arrived in London at 2:30.

keeping her body trim. S When I left fo r Europe, Tony came to see me

..... . ........ . .. . at the airport.

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Test I a (Module I)

o Put the verbs in brackets in the correct tense.

A: How long. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (you/know) Peterl B: We . . .. . .. . ............................... . .. (be) friends since high school.

2 A: Why ...... .. . . ..... . ... .. .... . .. . .. . ... . ..... (you/feel) Shaun's foreheadl B: I .. . .. . .. . .. . .............................. (think) he's got a temperature.

3 A: ......... : ....... .. . . ..... . .. . ....... .. .. . (you/hear) the rain last nightl B: Yes, it . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (pour) down all night.

4 A: Janet looks good ............. . ........... . ................. (she/work out) latelyl B: Yes. and she. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. (diet) as well.

S A: Jonathan . . . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . .. .. . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. (perform) well in his exam" last week. B: Yes. He ........................................ . . (study) for weeks beforehand.

E Join the sentences. Use relatives.

I John is my cousin. He is a magician. 2 York is a city. It is in the north of England.

4 Dennis is going to Paris. He will visit the Eiffel Tower there.

3 Mark Jacobs is the author. His book became a bestseller.

S This is the piano. He bought it at an auction.

F Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

I4vin started playing tennis two years ago. been Kevin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. tennis for two years.

2 The last time he visited them was a year ago. for He . . ................................................... a year.

3 Philip waited until his friends had left before he started studying. until Philip didn't ..................................................... his friends had left.

4 She has never driven a car before. first It's the .............................. . .. . .. . .. .. .. . .... .. driven a car.

S Derek runs faster than Mark. as Mark does not ........ ...... .............. ...... :.. . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. Derek.

G Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in capitals.

I Fans have high ............ . ... .. .......... of the new Harry Potter book. 2 Tom likes the car because it is both .................. . ... . ..... and fuel efficient. ] The company is encountering major financial . .......... .. .. . .. . ... ... ... . 4 There was a sudden power .. .. ............ . .. .. ... . .. . and the city was plunged into darkness. S A university degree is a minimum .... . .. . ... . ................ for many employers.

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Test 1 b (Module 1)

NAME: ................. :.................................................................................. DATE: ....................... .. ....................

CLASS: .......................... .. .. .... ..... .. ...................................................... .. .. MARK: ..................... / 100

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Reading

H You are going to read an article. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

'Hollywood' is a household name. This small district of Los Angeles, California is the centre of the American film industry and the source of over 2.6 billion yearly cinema ticket sales. Most of the films we watch, whether they are blockbuster action films or low-budget dramas. come straight out of Hollywood. But have you ever heard of 'Bollywood'? 'Bollywood' is the name given to the Hindi language film industry based in Mumbai, India. Contrary to popular belief, it far outperforms Hollywood. Last year alone, over 1000 films were produced and 4 billion cinema tickets were sold, showing that Indian cinema is far more powerful than people think.

Many likely Bollywood fans are often concerned that they will not be able to understand the language used in the films. But there is no need to worry. Although the scripts have historically been written in Hindi, more and more films use the English language, showing India's respect for the languages that make up its culture. You will also find that

I most films come with English language subtitles. The 'language barrier' shouldn't stop a viewer from missing out on some first-class films.

So what do you get out of a Bollywood film? It is very difficult to define a film as belonging to a certain category, because there is no such thing as a typical Bollywood film. Indians tend to describe the films by using the Hindustani

word, 'Masala' (meaning 'spice mixture'). The plots sometimes focus on the drama of a love triangle, but they can also be packed with laugh-out-Ioud comedy or edge-of-your-seat action. The only guarantee is that a Bollywood film won't end without several catchy song and dance routines.

Many Bollywood films are over three hours long. Some people might think that this is too long, but there is a good explanation. You would be forgiven for thinking it's due to complicated storylines but the film companies say it's far simpler than that. They say the aim is not to draw in bigger audiences, but to give you, the audience, your 'money's worth'. If you are going to spend good money on a ticket, the film should be exciting, funny, scary, dramatic, musical. .. Anything you want! .

Like in Hollywood, there is no shortage of aspiring young actors and actresses hoping to get a role in the next 23 blockbuster. They set off to Mumbai with dreams of becoming stars. Big shot movie producers and casting agents are

always looking out for new talent. Of course, the vast majority never 'make it big', but there are a few exceptions. India has its own Brad Pitts and Angelina Jolies - spectacular actors who make up all-star casts and ensure you have a truly enjoyable viewing experience!

Shilpa Shetty is the perfect example of a Bollywood megastar. A picture of beauty and raw acting talent, she has achieved success beyond the borders of India, most notably in the UK following her appearance on the 'Celebrity Big Brother' TV series. Since then she has turned down roles in several British TV shows. Instead, she has returned to Mumbai and continues to shoot films in the land that made her a star.

Bollywood is not just for the Indian audience. Although it took a long time to become popular in other countries, Bollywood is hugely popular in Russia and Eastern Europe. And although audience numbers in Western Europe and the Americas are only now growing, it has already taken Africa and Asia by storm. As world cinema changes, don't get left behind. Once you get into Bollywood, you'll never want to stop watching.


Test I b (Module I)

What does the writer say is 'contrary to popular belief? A That more Hollywood films are sold than Bollywood

films. B That more Bollywood films are sold than Hollywood

films. e That there are more Hollywood performances

each year. o That there are more Bollywood performances

each year.

2 What does the writer say about the language spoken in the films nowadays? A Many can't understand the language and miss out

on them. B They have always been in Hindi and this will

continue. e They increasingly use the English language. o They don 't reflect the variety of languages spoken

in India.

3 What does the writer think is a common element of a Bollywood film? A Comedy scenes. B Action scenes. e Musical sequences. o There are no common elements. I

4 What reason does the writer give for the length of the films? A To ensure good value for money. B To provide a complex plot. e To get bigger audiences. o To get the audience to spend more money on

tickets.


5 In line 23, the writer refers to 'they', who is he referring to? A Young actors and actresses. B Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie. e Producers. o Casting agents.

6 What opinion does the writer seem to have of Shilpa Shetty? A She was foolish to turn down roles on British

television. B She is an attractive and gifted actress. e She should shoot more films in India. o She is a bigger success in the UK than she is in

India.

7 Where does the writer say Bollywood is still becoming popular? A Eastern Europe. B Russia. e Africa and Asia. o Western Europe and the America.

8 What is the writer's overall view of Bollywood? A That it has something for everyone and is

becoming increasingly popular. B That it is more successful than the American film

industry. e That you get good value for money with the films. o People shouldn't be afraid to watch films that are

in different languages.

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Test I b (Module I)

Writing

Write an answer to ONE of the questions in this part.

A Your school is running a short story competition and you have decided to enter. The story must begin or end with the following words: Although ~ saddened (hris to tell his friends. he knew it was something he had to do. Write your story. (120180 words)

B Your teacher has asked you to write a short story for an international magazine. The story must end with the following words: As we soiled away. I breathed a huge sigh of relief. Write your story. (120-180 words)

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Test 2a (Module 2)

NAME: ............. ............. ......... ................................................................ . DATE: .......... ............... .... ................ .

CLASS: .................................................................................................. MARK: ..................... / 100

(Time: 30 minutes)

Vocabulary and Grammar A Fill in: desperate, distressed, underweight, brittle, examination, infections, guilty, additives, prescription, portions.

Consumers are becoming more aware of the dangers of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. in foods. 2 Lack of calcium can cause your bones to become. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 3 Julia had an eating disorder and was severely. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4 He had to undergo a routine medical .................. when he joined the army. 5 The doctor wrote me a . ................. for some tablets and 'cough medicine. 6 The restaurant was famous for the huge . .... , .......... .. it served customers. 7 Ear ... .. .. ......... .. can be intensely irritating and very painful. 8 The town was in . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. need of food and medical supplies after the earthquake. 9 Connie felt. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. after the offensive comments she made about Anna.

10 The actress was deeply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. by the bad reviews of her latest film.

B Complete the phrases with: medical, health, mood, body, dairy.

I ................. benefits 4 ....... .. . .. ...... swings 2 .................. products 5 .......... ........ image 3 ........ .. ...... .. attention

C Fill in: over, from, with, to, after.

Ben looks .......... his little sister when his parents 4 Anita has a brother who suffers .......... heart go out. disease.

2 Cathy came down ...... .. .. the measles at the S It took Frank a long time to get .......... the shock weekend. of his brother's death.

3 You must tell your doctor if you are allergic ........ . certain antibiotics.


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Test 2a (Module 2)

D Fill in a modal and the appropriate form of the verbs in brackets.

I When you have a child in the house. you ..... . .. .. .. .. ..... . .......... . .. (not/leave) small objects lying around. 1 Maggie said she was busy this week but I think she ................................. (show up) at the party if she

doesn't work late on Friday. 3 You really .................................. (take) my advice and stop smoking. 4 Steve's wallet is on the table. He ................................. (leave) it here last night. S you .. . . ............................. (call) us to let us know you weren't coming.We were expecting you.

E Put the verbs in brackets into the correct future tense.

A: What are you doing this weekend? B: Oh,l .......................................... (probably/go) camping with my family.

1 A: Have you been working here long? B: Yes. By next month, I .......................................... (work) here for 15 years.

3 A: Are you excited about going on holiday? B: Yes! This time tomorrow I .. . .. . .. . .. . .. . . .. .. . .... . ... . ............ (cruise) round the islands.

4 A: Your car is very small. B: I know. I .................................... .... .. (sell) it and buy a bigger one.

5 A: It's six o'clock now. I B: Yes, Peter ... . .. . .. . ..... . ........ . . . .. .... .. ....... (leave) work by now.

F Fill in the correct form of the verbs in brackets (infinitive or -ing form). Mind the tenses.

A: The weather seems ................................... ....... (improve). Let's go play outside. B: That's a good idea.

1 A: Liz has got a headache. B: Yes, she claims ...................... . ................... (work) on the computer all morning.

3 A: What would you like. . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . . . .. (do) tonight? B: Let's go to a Chinese restaurant.

4 A: Is Karen in the office today? B: Yes. I saw her .......................................... (talk) on the phone as I came in.

S A: I have a tooth ache! B: You'd better . .. . .. . ..... . ........ .. . . .. . . .. ....... . .. . (see) the dentist!


Test 2a (Module 2)

G Change into reported speech using: forbid, allow, order, suggest, remind, beg. Begin your sentences with: He.

I 'Please. please come with me: he said to me. 2 'You can go to the party: he said to me.

4 'You cannot eat in the classroom,' he said to me. S 'Why don't we go to the cinema!' he asked me.

3 'Don't forget to call Steve: he said to me.

H Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

Perhaps you know where she lives. happen Do ............................... . ..................... where she lives!

2 My handbag and hers are alike. similar My handbag ...... . ................. . ................. . .......... hers.

3 The dietician doesn't let us eat between meals. allow The dietician does. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. between meals.

4 I brought some juice because we might get thirsty later. case I brought some juice. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. later.

S 'I didn't take her book' he said. taking He .................................................... . book.

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Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in capitals.

Jogging has become part of her ...................... , .... . routine. 2 Some people believe that cloning animals is ......................... ... . 3 We need to reduce energy ...... ...................... in our homes. 4 A .. .......................... diet includes lots of fruit and vegetables. S Annie has ............ ............. ... changed her lifestyle after having children.


DAY MORAL CONSUME HEALTH COMPLETE

Test 2b (Module 2)

NAME: .... .... ... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. ... ..... .. .. .. ..... .... ....................... ....... .......... .... .. .. . . DATE: ............ .. ... ............................ .

CLASS: ..................... ............................................ ...... ........................... . MARK: ..................... / 100

(Time: 50 minutes)

Reading J Vo,", a.rc:. go\ng ~o rc.a.d o.n o.rt.'cl~ about. t.he At.k'ns die~. Seven sent.ences have been removed from the

article. Choose from the sentences AH the one which fits each gap (17). There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.

During recent years, people have become obsessed with their weight. The desire by people to look like their favourite movie star or supermodel has prompted an almost endless list of celebrity-endorsed diets. Actress l odie Foster says 'Yes! ' to the Beverly Hills Diet, Kylie Minogue uses the Mo ntignac Diet and Sarah-Michelle Gellar even gives a thumbs up to a Cabbage So up Diet! But no nutritional programme has gained quite so much attention as the world-famous Atkins Diet.

Personalities who have started the diet include former 'power couple' Brad Pit! and l ennifer Aniston, superstar Catherine Zeta-lones and Sarah lessica Parker. I I I I Former American President and Vice President, Bill Clinton and AI Gore, are both said to have used the diet in o rder to lose a few kilos. 'Atkins' is unique in that it is equally popular amongst both sexes. So what is 'Atkins', why does it have such a high-profile following and, more importantly, is it safe?

The basic idea of the diet is quite simple. Atkins dieticians claim that carbohydrates are the reason we put on weight. ru . Our bodies burn carbohydrates first. So, the Atkins scientists say that if we cut down on these carbohydrates, our bodies will search for other forms of energy to burn instead. The next thing our bodies want to burn is the thing we hate most - fat! When our body burns fat, we natura lly become less hungry and, accordingly, we start to lose weight.

I The first phase in the Atkins Nutritional Approach requires participants to lower the daily amount of carbohydrates they eat. A diet should include reasonable amounts of meat, fish, cheese, eggs, nuts and salad vegetables. While a nice, lean steak is recommended, ' high-carb' food such as rice , potatoes, pasta and bread are restricted. rn . This consists of the full range of minerals and vi tamins we all need as part of a healthy diet.

After the first two weeks, dieters are told to increase their carbohydrate intake of roughly 5 grams a day. This process is meant to continue until a person has found a level of carbohydrate intake that is suitable for them. rn. Atkins says that this should be a long-term commitment, because, as with any other diet, a return to old eating habits will bring back those lost kilos.

Not everybody thinks Atkins is the best solution to lose weight though. Several nutrition ists have said that the diet restricts a healthy balance of fruit and vegetables which they think is necessary. rn . It is also thought that the diet is too low in fibre, which is mainly found in bread, cereals and potatoes. There is large scientific agreement that lack of fibre can cause bad stomach problems.

However, an Atkins spokesman denies claims made about fl aws in the diet. He agrees that the intake of fruit and vegetables is decreased at the beginning of the diet, but it is still a healthy amount that is slowly increased over a period of weeks. Atkins is also quick to encourage dieters not to neglect fibre. ~. This ensures that a person 's nutritional needs are met.

A number of scientific studies back the claim that Atkins is a great way to lose weight quickly. rn . Life in the limelight is very likely the reason that celebrities choose to use this diet. But, if you are considering trying the diet , remember some things; always consult a doctor and never look for a 'quick fix'. Atkins is only successful if it is well-planned, nutritious and includes regular exercise.

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Test 2b (Module 2)

A These include foodstuffs such as flour and sugar, like you would find in a cake. B This isn't an excuse to eat as many burgers as you like! C The Atkins website also sells a special range of bread and cereals. o The plan also has some unlikely followers. E This should be a safe amount where they are able to keep a stable weight. F Many scientists believe the human body is reliant on different minerals and vitamins and should not miss out on them. G Noticeable results in your body image can easily be seen after a short amount of time. H It's also important to try and stick to pure and natural 'whole food'.

Writing

K Write an answer to ONE of the questions in this part, Read the rubric and the email with notes, then write your email (120-150 words). A You have received an email from your English-speaking friend, Patricia, who wants information about a summer job.

Read Patricia's email and the notes you have made. Then write an email to Patricia using all your notes .

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B You recently visited an Italian restaurant with your family and there were several problems with the se .... ' :e_ Se-=: a-: email to the manager of the restaurant. In your email you should:

~ State when it happeried. ~ Explain what problems there were. ~ Ask for full refund (120-150 words) .

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Test 3a (Module 3)

NAME: ................................................................................................... . DATE: ............................................. .

CLASs: .................................................................................................. . MARK: ..................... /100

Vocabulary and Grammar A Fill in: weaved, hive, pursue, hustle, prolong, renovated, quaint, cover, distracted, footsteps.

The Costa del Sol is a ..................... of activity during the summer months. 2 Life is terribly hectic in the city, all ................... " and bustle. 3 It started raining so we ran for. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. to avoid getting wet. 4 The holiday was so much fun that we decided to ................... " our stay. S Many students can't concentrate in a noisy room as they are easily ................. ... . 6 He followed in his father's ................... " and became a lawyer too. 7 The couple .................. '" their old house and put it up for sale. a The police car. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. in and out of traffic to get to the scene of the accident. 9 In the future, he hopes to . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. a career in film-making.

10 There are a lot of ..................... cottages in this village.

8( Complete the phrases with: special, public, street, wildlife, rocky.

I exhibition 4 ................ .. occasion 2 .................. landscape S .................. procession 3 .................. habitat

C Fill in: of, off, on, in, down.

(Time: 30 minutes)

He has always been interested ......... Greek 4 He is going to keep ......... practising until he mythology. learns how to play the guitar.

2 Turn the volume ......... a little bit- it's too loud. S My diet consists ......... cereal and fruit for 3 They put ......... their wedding for another three breakfast.

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Test 3a (Module 3)

D Choose the correct word.

I She's pretty/quite a nice Person. 2 It's a quite/rather cold winter.

4 Bill is rather/pretty more experienced than Andrew. S Being a doctor is a quite/pretty stressful job.

3 He's a pretty/quite good singer.

E Fill in: be/get to, used to, would, in the correct form.

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When Michael was a child, he .................... . 4 Mary ..................... drink a lot of coffee but visit his grandparents every Sunday. now she prefers tea.

2 The noisy traffic in my street bothered me at first, but SPat ..................... live in the countryside I finally .................... , it. before she moved to the city.

3 Little children ..................... going to bed early in the evening.

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F Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words.

If she had got there a few minutes later, she would have missed the bus. just She got there ....................................................... the bus.

2 My parents didn't let me go out. made My parents ....................................................... in.

3 You ought to pay the rent right away. better You. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . .. .. .. . .. . . .. . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . ... the rent right away.

4 Eating is not permitted in the classroom. allowed You are ....................................................... in the classroom.

S I expect you were disappointed with the applicants for the job. been You .................................................... '" with the applicants for the job.

G Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in capitals.

The cottage offers a .................................. view of the countryside. 2 The hotel owner was very .................................. toward his customers. 3 The restaurant offers a wide .................................. of dishes. 4 They had the most .................................. holiday ever. S We are looking to hire an .................................. architect.

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@] Carling Weekend, England The Carling Festival has been part of

British cultural history for nearly 50 years. Originally a jazz music festival, its main focus is now rock music.

Up until 1999, the festival was based in the city of Reading. An ever-increasing demand for tickets led event organisers to establish a sister festival in the northern city of Leeds. Ever since then, the Carling Weekend has become a phenomenal success, with combined sales of over 150,000 tickets sold per year.

Every year, the festival gates are opened for the August Bank Holiday Weekend. The bright midsummer sunshine helps to provide the perfect setting for a 3-day camping experience. But for those who want to avoid a weekend without life's little luxuries, day tickets are available.

The event, centred exclusively around music, attracts the world's most famous rock bands, from The Who to The Red Hot Chilli Peppers. For those who love to go mad to the sound of guitars and drums, the

! Carling Weekend will no doubt be an f occasion to remember!

Which festival(s): are held in more than one city! donates much of its profits to charity! are the biggest of their kind! is not held in the English language! is held at the beginning of Summer! actually hold more than one festival simultaneously! requires no ticket for entry? specialises in one type of music? regularly experiences unpredictable weather! is not located in the area it is named after? is a month-long celebration! offers souvenirs to visitors?

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The Edinburgh Festival, Scotland The Edinburgh Festival was established in 1947

and has grown to become the largest outdoor international arts and culture event in the world.

Its name is slightly misleading though. It is used as a collective term for a wide number of events, performances and festivals that last throughout the month of August.

The organisers have ensured that there is something for everyone in Edinburgh. If you are interested in music, film, reading, politics, books, dance, comedy, theatre or more, then there is surely something for you.

Of all the many celebrations, the Edinburgh Fringe is most popular amongst festival-goers. Every possible aspect of the performing arts is covered. If you like to be around others, you can watch the street entertainers, jugglers, mime artists as they perform in the city's crowded streets. If you prefer quieter surroundings, stop by one of the many small cafes or side-street theatres where you can sit and enjoy a play. Whether it is a new, independent production or one of the Ancient Greek classics, you'll find somethipg to tickle your fancy!

The good news is that there are no tickets or fees to attend the festival. However, once inside, you should note that some events might require a small payment for entry. But don't worry, it's worth every penny!

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Test 3b (Module 3)

Writing

I Write an answer to ONE of the questions in this part.

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I Everyone should spend some time living abroad. Write your essay. (120,180 words)

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Test 4a (Module 4)

NAME: ................................................................................................... . DATE: ............................................. .

CLASs: .................................................................................................. . MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 30 minutes)

Vocabulary and Grammar A Fill in.: communicated, conserve, depicts, devoted, wiped out, rumble, banned, captured, extinction, demolishing.

He has ...................... most of his life to helping the poor and homeless. 2 Some countries have ...................... hunting elephants for their ivory. 3 The leopard has been listed as a species in danger of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . 4 We must all do our part to help ...................... energy. S The hurricane moved directly over the island, . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. houses and flooding roads. 6 Entire tiger populations have been ...................... by poachers. 7 Unable to speak, she ...................... in sign language. 8 They saw a bolt of lightning in the sky and seconds later they heard a ...................... of thunder. 9 The storm chaser got close to the tornado and. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. it on film.

10 The movie ...................... the long-term impacts of climate change.

B Complete the phrases with: environmental, soil, power, musical, natural.

................ .. process 2 ................ .. erosion l composition

C Fill in: off, to, on (x2), for_

Tom doesn't know whatWWF stands .............. . 2 The man was let ............. with a warning after he

was caught hunting illegally. 3 She insisted ................. being present at all the

environmental conferences.

D Rewrite the sentences using the passive.

I Industrial waste is polluting lakes and rivers. 2 Poachers had hunted the elephant almost to extinction. 3 Global warming is heating up the planet.

4 .................. plant S ................ .. movement

4 Drug companies shouldn't be allowed to experiment ............. animals.

S We must limit global warming and prevent further damage . .......... .. the environment.

4 Illegal loggers have cut down hundreds of trees. S WWF protects threatened habitats around the world.

Test 4a (Module 4)

E Rewrite the sentenceso

It had nOt snowed so much since the winter of 1989. Not since ...................................................................................................... .

2 As soon as he had left his office the phone rang. No sooner ....................................... .

3 You won't be able to go jogging unless it stops raining. Not until ..................... 0 ................................ , .......... , , ..................... , ....... '

4 If I had known about the meeting, I would have gone. Had ................................... , ............. , .......................................................... .

5 Robert doesn't like sunbathing and Alice doesnOt either. Alice doesnOt like sunbathing and neither ................................. .

F Complete the sentences using the words in boldo Use two to five wordso

I think you should take his advice. were If ....................................................... I would take his advice.

2 She didnOt call him because she didn't know his number. known If ....................................................... his numbero she would have called him.

3 ~didn't pass my exams and now I can't go to university. wish I ....................................................... my exams, then I could go to university.

4 It would have been better if they had planted more trees here. only If .................................. , .................... more trees here.

5 They ought to have completed the survey by now. time It's ............. , ......................................... the survey.

G Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in capitalso

WWF works timelessly to protect ............................... species. 2 The government has a new 'green' ............................... policy. 3 ............................... are concerned about our planet's future. 4 Many people are concerned about the ............................... of the ozone layer. 5 There has been an ......................... ,. increase in air pollution levels across Europe.

ENDANGER ENVIRONMENT CONSERVE DESTROY ALARM

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Test 4b (Module 4)

NAME: ....................................................................................... . DATE: ............................................. .

CLASS: ................................................................................................ . MARK: ..................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)

Reading H You are going to read an extract about a doctor involved in a hurricane. For questions 1-8, choose the

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Up until recently. life was fairly uneventful. I had a normal childhood growing up in the leafy suburbs of Connecticut before heading south to study at the University of Alabama School of Medicine. While there, I fell in l0ve with medicine, southern life and, of course, a southern girl! After graduation, we soon got married and headed west where we both took up positions in 'The Hospitality State', Mississippi. We had a nice life there, but this sleepy city never quite felt like a 'home'. My wife missed her parents dearly, so we decided to movc closer to them in the electrifying and colourful home of jazz. By August 25th 2005, we were unpacked and living in New Orleans where wc felt we were meant to be. If only we had known how 'different' and 'new' this experience would be ..

Early in the morning on the 29th August, Hurricane Katrina hit Louisiana. Sure, hurricanes are anticipated at some point because they are famous in the south, Indeed, some even believe you're not a real man until you've lived through a hurricane. But. in reality. nothing could have prepared me for what was about to come. Think of the strongest winds you could possibly imagine and multiply this by ten. Then, add downpours of torrential rain, combined with deafening thunder and violent lightning - this could help you imagine the terrifying situation that was before us. Katrina was the new queen of extreme weather conditions and New Orleans was her kingdom.

She tore mercilessly through the city streets. destroying everything that lay in her path. The sheer destructive force of the hurricane blew out the windows of local homes. businesses and hotels. Beds, desks and other furniture could be seen flying out of windows! Catastrophic winds, coupled with vioicnt showers, eventually succeeded in destroying the city's water icvees. resulting in a huge tidal surge. Water crashed into the city with the strength of a tsunami. Under intense pressure, the city's canals burst their banks and within hours New Orleans was a city underwater.

When the eye of the storm passed and Katrina moved on, my wife and I left the fragile safety of our basement. We opened the door not to our kitchen, but to a new world. Our house was a shell; my wife broke down in tears while I stood dazed. From our 'house' in the suburbs, we witnessed the chaos the hurricane had unleashed on a once vibrant city. Suddenly it struck me that although our material possessions were gone, my wife and I were alive. That was the important thing. The city was devastated, thousands of families were separated, people were injured and helpless; we could feel sorry for ourselves or we could do something.

I immediately sent my wife and her family to Mississippi as I volunteered my services. Within an hour, the local authorities escorted me into the city. They were joincd by National Guard soldiers who took us to the Louisiana Superdome. As we opened the main doors, we were met with the sight of thousands of sick and injured evacuees.

I was joined by a small but dedicated group of volunteers. including five doctors and nurses. We began by treating the most seriously injured. Injuries varied from concuss ions (caused by falling debris from damaged buildings) to serious body wounds. Each weatherbeaten victim served as living proof that nobody had escaped the wrath of Katrina. The demand for medical care was huge. something I'd never experienced in the comfort of myoid clinic. Sometimes we wanted to complain about the unbearable conditions and at times thought of leaving altogether. The possibility of moving to a smaller venue was discussed but not realistic because we were committed to helping as many victims as possible. We opted to stay put and worked tirelessly throughout the fOllowing weeks, treating diseases related to contaminated water. hypothermia and a host of other illnesses.

Years later, I am still treating Katrina's victims and we're still clearing up the mess. The aftermath of the hurricane left a distinctive scar on our city. Some call New Orleans 'the city that people forgot to care about' but I dispute this. Sometimes I think the authorities could have done more to prevent such huge damage and loss of life but people never stopped caring. Many victims chose not to flee. In the face of a natural disaster, people helped one another. hospitals gave medical supplies, children donated pocket money and the media made public our city's pain. This unity

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Test 4b (Module 4)

Why did the writer and his wife leave Mississippi! A They wanted to be nearer to family. B Mississipi was too boring. C They wanted to live in a more exciting city. D They wanted to live further south.

2 What does the writer think about the hurricane! A He expected it to come anyway. B The thought of the hurricane made him scared. C He was not expecting something of such force. D A real man would be able to cope with it.

3 Why did the city's water levees give way! A Because of a tsunami. B Because of a tidal surge. C Because of pressure from the flooded canals. D Because of pouring rain and strong winds.

4 In the fourth paragraph, what does the writer seem to conclude! A That the eye of the storm had passed and the

worse of the damage had been done. B That the hurricane had destroyed everything and

caused people to lose their possessions. C That his house had been destroyed so it was time

to start bUilding a new one. D That there were others in need of help and he had

to do something about it.

5 In line 26, the writer refers to 'they', who is he referring to? A His wife and her family. B The New Orleans Police. C The National Guard. D The New Orleans Police and the National Guard.

6 What did the medical team decide to do! A Move to a place with more bearable conditions. B To lodge a complaint about the lack of medical care. C Remain where they were and continue to help

others. D To leave due to the excessive demand on their

services.

7 What does the writer disagree with! A The idea that the government did not do enough

to prevent the disaster. B The media's coverage of the hurricane. C The notion that people did nothing to help following

the hurricane. D Children having to donate their pocket money.

8 What is the writer's general opinion on the effects of Hurricane Katrina? A Despite the damage done, it has made people

stronger and more caring. B It will take years to rebuild the city to pre-hurricane

standards. C The entire city has been destroyed and many have

been left injured or helpless. D It led to many families becoming separated.

Test 4b (Module 4)

Writing

I Write1'n answer to ONE of the questions in this part.

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( A' The coordinator at your local youth centre would like to make some changes to the centre in order to attract more teenagers. He has invited you to write a proposal making some recommendations.

Write your proposal. (120-180 words)

You rec~~~iy -~tt~~d~d~he~~~~i~~;~~ur '1~~~lb~ard-\ of school governors where they discussed the I possibility of allowing mobile phones in schools. The I chairman has asked you to write a report on this ! matter. You should mention the positive and negative i aspects and make a recommendation. I Write your report. (120-180 words) !

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Test Sa (Module 5)

NAME: ................................................................................................... . DATE: ............................................. .

CLASs: .................................................................................................. . MARK: .................... /100

(Time: 30 minutes)

Vocabulary and Grammar A Fill in: appearance, texture, intelligence, complimented, shrink, discount, experimenting, detected, industry, labels.

I Not all diseases can be ...................... through blood tests. 2 Knitting wool has a rich, soft ...................... . 3 The computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. has been growing rapidly. 4 There have been many advances in artificial . ............ , ........ over the years. 5 Cosmetic companies are not . ..................... on animals as much as they used to. 6 Mary doesn't care about her ...................... and she is always poorly dressed. 7 She ...................... Robert on his new suit. a Sharon's favourite designer . ................... .. are Gucci and Armani. 9 Some clothes will. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. if you wash them in very hot water.

10 The shop was offering a small ...................... on certain cosmetic products.

B Complete the phrases with: food, health, harmful, bank, digital.

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C Fill in: away, from, into (x2), down.

Karen suffers ............ terrible allergies. 2 Nancy ran ............ Tom in the supermarket the

other day. 3 The restaurant manager will look ............ your

complaint.

D Complete the sentences with the correct clause.

She went to work even though/in spite of she had a bad headache.

2 He works hard. despite/yet he doesn't earn a lot of money.

3 Although/However she is the best student in the class, she did badly in the exams.

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4 The washing machine broke. . . . . . . . . . .. yesterday. S She folded all her clean clothes and put them

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4 Despite/However his university qualifications, he didn't get the position.

S Rich though/although he may be, he never spends money on himself.

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E Fill in: so, such, or such a(n).

The lecture was ............ boring that some of the students began to fall asleep.

4 It was. . . . . . . . . . .. nice weather that we went on a picnic.

2 It was ............ violent film that I changed the TV 5 She is ............ nice girl that everybody likes her. channel.

3 He was ............ ~hirsty that he drank an entire bottle of water.

F Rewrite the sentences in the causative.

Someone will cut his lawn tomorrow. He ............................................................................................................ .

2 She took her shoes to be re-heeled. She ............................................................................................................. .

3 The dentist is checking his teeth. He ........................................................................................................... .

4 The hairdresser has cut her hair. She ............................................................................................................ .

5 The mechanic is repairing their car. They .......................................................................................................... .

G Complete the sentences using the words in bold. Use two to five words. I I The film was so sad that we all cried at the end.

(::;~20 ) such It ....................................................... that we all cried at the end.

2 There were a lot of people on the train and we couldn't move. so There were .................................................... on the train that we couldn't move.

3 Although he is tired, he doesn't want to go to bed. despite He doesn't want to go to bed. .. . ... . ... . .. . . .. . . .. . .. . . ... ... . .. . . . .. . .. . . . . tired.

4 There will be more wind tomorrow.

even It . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. tomorrow.

5 The car was not as cheap as he expected. far The car was. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. he expected.

H Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in capitals.

Parachute jumping can be a .................................. experience for some people. 2 The man was caught working ........................... in the country and was deported. 3 The suspect refused to give the police any ............................. about the robbery. 4 People ought to be ............................... when opening the door to strangers. 5 Tom had to .................................. his lines for the school play.

TERROR LEGAL INFORM CARE MEMORY

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Test 5b (Module 5)

NAME: ................................................................................................. . DATE: .................................... ..

CLASs: ................................................................................................ .. MARK: .................... /100

(Time: 50 minutes)

Reading

You are going to read an article about victims of crime. For questions I-IS, choose from the people (A-D).The people may be chosen more than once.

BEWARE! (rime on the lOQse Jay Martin, 30

!'IIeither my wife nor I could believe it. We were in utter shock. We returned home after a wonderful wedding anniversary meal to discover that our little apartment had been completely emptied! From DVDs and televisions to jewellery and family photographs, all our possessions were gone.

We knocked on our neighbour's door only to fmd that the same had happened to them. If we lived in a bad area this wouldn't have been so shocking, but we live in such a peaceful, safe neighbourhood; we never expected burglary would be a problem.

Of course we rang the police immediately. They arrived at the scene of the crime within minutes and were extremely helpful and efficient. Officers took our statements while forensic experts dusted for fingerprints and thoroughly examined the whole flat.

The police promised us that they would do everything they could, but we shouldn't get our hopes up. We'll try not to, but our photos were more than simple pictures, they were memories. It would mean so much if we got them back.

. . Michael Shallitt, 28 r8',

. "-..-/ I live on a large estate in London, Admittedly, it can be quite a dangerous place to live. Barely a day passes that you don't hear of a violent crime, property being vandalised, etc,

But the thing that really disgusts me is mugging, I fmd it so cowardly. The people who do it are nothing more than schoolyard bullies.

Recently, someone who looked half my age stopped me and told me to give him my purse or he would hurt me. I confronted the petty little criminal and warned him that if he wanted my wallet he was going to have to deal with me first! Luckily, he confirmed his weakness by running away.

When I arrived home, I rang the police only to be greeted by the same old ans"rering machine promising to return my call at a less busy time, so I just hung up.

tuckily I was strong enough to stand up for myself, but what about the poor children or the elderly? The police need to do more to stop this problem; when my wife and I have children, we don't want them brought up in an area where there is a continual threat of violence.

Test 5b (Module 5)

Cherry Mills, 24 I had spent the evening at the cinema and

was on my way home when suddenly I heard footsteps behind me. Before I could turn around, someone grabbed my wrist, twisting it behind my back. The assailant whispered that if I didn't do as he said, he would hurt me. He ended up taking my phone and purse.

After the incident, I ran home and told my parents everything about the horrific experience. Unable to control my feelings, I cried until the police arrived. I spent some time answering their questions, helping them in any way possible. They were extremely friendly and said I was right to comply and behave as I did. They said it is not uncommon for these cowards to carry weapons, such as knives.

I gave as many facts as I could remember because, after the tears, I was angry and wanted justice. I was told that the details I gave sounded familiar and matched the description of a local petty criminal.

Sure enough, he was arrested and my items were returned. It just goes to show that crime doesn't pay!

Which person/people: experiences a change in emotions? have had things stolen from them? confesses to living in an area with a high level of crime? has children? have not had their crimes solved by the police? complains about the lack of attention paid by the police? gave information to the police? is not concerned about material possessions? is given a choice by the police? waited a long time for the police? has a general concern about crime?

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Eric Princip, 43 It was just another day. My wife and I

woke up ready for work. We got our children ready for a school trip and left the house together. As we stepped into our garden, none of us could believe our eyes!

Toilet paper had been thrown over our apple tree and the statuettes in our garden had either been covered in graffiti or broken. If this was intended to be funny, we certainly weren't laughing. I marched back into our house and rang the police.

After several hours, the police arrived and assessed the damage. As they tried to prevent themselves from laughing, they put it down to a 'Halloween trick'. I told the police that I could recall being young, but I never found vandalism funny.

I was told that if the troublemakers were ever caught I could press charges or settle for a small compensation. Despite my anger, I was lenient and decided that all I wanted was for my starues to be repaired.

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Writing

J Write an answer to ONE of the questions in this part. A You recently read this notice in 'BookWorld' magazine.

BookWorld Magazine Needs Your Help! We need book reviews from readers! Tell us about the last book you read.

Inetude information on the type of story, characters and plot and whether you would recommend the book to others.

The best reviews will be published in the next issue. I ~ ?

L-... _______________ - .--------.---- "jjPTur" Write your review. (120-180 words)

B You have seen this announcement in an international magazine.

My favourite eelebrity

Tell us about your favourite celebrity and say why you like him or her.

The most interesting articles will be published in next week's edition.

Write your article. (120-180 words)

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John, who is my cousin, is a magician. York is a city which is in the north of England. MarkJacobs is the author whose book became a best seller. Dennis is going to Paris where he will visit the Eiffel Tower. This is the piano (which) he bought at an auction.

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t I (Suggested Answers) A Although it saddened Chris to tell his friends, he knew

it was something he had to do. The sky was getting dark as he walked slowly to the park. His friends were playing football, but stopped when they saw the look on his face.

'What's wrongt they asked and he told them the bad news. His father had a new job and his family had to move to a different town. Chris had gone to the park to say goodbye to the friends he had known all his life.

Walking home, he thought of all the adventures he and his friends had shared. He looked at the town he had been born in and smiled sadly as he remembered both the good times and the bad times. He was going to miss it.

When Chris arrived home, his father was waiting to tell him something. 'I've just been informed that I can work from home in this new job. so we're not going anywhere!' Chris laughed and ran out to tell his friends the good news.

B The sun was shining as I sat by the swimming pool on the luxury cruise ship. I had been saving money for this holiday all year and now I was having the time of my life. The ship sailed into a beautiful sandy bay and I got ready to spend the day on land.

As the boat anchored. I looked at the scene before me and I could understand why this Caribbean paradise was referred to as 'the playground of the rich and famous'. I walked through the crowded streets, where people wore expensive designer clothes as they shopped at the top boutiques.

My journey took me to a restaurant where I ate with a local fisherman. He asked excitedly. "What do you think of our little town~" I replied, ''I'm in heaven!" Suddenly. I

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I've just got your email asking me about last summer at the cafe. Of course I can give you some information.

The cafe was called The Two Sugars. It's in the centre of town not far from your house. I worked weekday evenings from 6 to 10 and every Saturday from 9 to S.

It was an excellent cafe with a lovely warm atmosphere. Most customers were very friendly, but there were one or two that were a bit rude.

You don't get a lot of money per hour, but you make a lot more from customer's tips. If you work hard, you should be able to afford your laptop. I bought a bike from the money I earned last year!

I know you love swimming, so you could apply for a job at the local swimming pool if you don't like the cafe.

Tell me what you decide. Kate.

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restaurant. My wife and I ate there last night and were very unhappy with both the service and the food.

To begin with. the service was very slow.Although we had booked the week before, we had to wait half an hour for a table. It took another half an hour before the waiter took our order.

After a further long delay, our food finally arrived, but as we began to eat, we realised that it was cold. We informed the waiter of the problem and were rudely told that this was not his problem. Furthermore, when we asked to see the manager, we were told that he would not talk tb customers under any circumstances.

I am very disappointed with the standard of service and quality of food at your restaurant. I insist on a full refund of the 90 I paid for the meal and an apology. I look forward to your prompt reply.

Yours faithfully, BrianWillner

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foreign country. Most families have at least one relative that is living or has lived abroad. I believe that at some point in their lives, everyone should try living abroad. In the first place, living abroad makes it a lot easier to learn a foreign language. Meeting people and using the native language all day every day quickly improves a learner's ability. Secondly, the experience of being away from friends and family can be very good for a person's character. Learning to be independent and do things by ourselves is a valuable lesson for us all. On the other hand, a foreign country is not for everyone. Some people need the security of a familiar environment. They might also feel homesick and miss the company of

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abroad return home with a deeper appreciation of both the foreign country and the one they were born in.

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Chat rooms have some obvious advantages. Firstly, we can speak to people we would not meet in everyday life. We are able to speak to someone in another country on another continent. Secondly, a chat room is not interested in how we look. Some people judge others based on their looks, but in a chat room this is not possible. However, there are also some disadvantages. To begin with, a chat room is not a private conversation. Other people can listen in and we don't always know who they are. Also. many young people spend too long sitting in front of a computer screen and need to be encouraged to make 'real' friends instead of , virtual' ones. All in all, there are both advantages and disadvantages to chat rooms. As with most things, we should be careful when using them and not use them too much.

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E I Not since the winter of 1989 had it snowed so much. No sooner had he left his office than the phone rang. Not until it stops raining will you be able to go jogging. Had I known about the meeting, I would have gone. Alice doesn't like sunbathing and neither does Robert.

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Purpose The purpose of this proposal is to make recommendations regarding changes to the youth centre that would attract more teenager members. Cost Many teenagers have complained about the cost of the youth club. Young people do not have a lot of money to spend and are careful about where and how they spend it. To encourage newer members, it would be a good idea to reduce the cost of joining the youth club or, if possible, make it free. Activities The centre is very focused on engaging members in group sports activities. However, the choices of younger and older members differ - children tend to like gymnastiCS and dancing while teens prefer basketball or football. One solution to this problem would be to introduce several choices so that teenagers have more options and can participate in a sport they actually like. Conclusion To sum up, I am confident that if my recommendations are followed and the youth centre is made cheaper with a wide range of sporting activities, it will be successful in its goal to make itself more accessible to local teenagers.

B To: Chairman Anderson From: Alexander Hathaway Subject: Mobile Phones Date: 8th October

Introduction The purpose of this report is to assess the possibility of allowing mobile phones in the school. Positive Aspects There are many positive aspects to allowing mobile phones in the school. Firstly, mobile phones would be an excellent way for pupils to send information about lessons and homework to those who are absent so that they do not fall behind with their work. Secondly, mobile phones could be used in some lessons. Newer mobiles can record, film and even connect to the Internet. Negative Aspects Iv\obile phones could also cause problems for teachers. To begin with, pupils may use phones for cheating in exams. In addition, the phones might ring during lessons and interrupt the teacher. Pupils would concentrate more on their phones than on the teacher. Furthermore, the school would be responsible if any mobile phones were stolen during school hours. Recommendation In conclusion, there may be some advantages to allowing mobile phones in schools, but there are far more disadvantages. On the whole, I would recommend that mobile phones are not allowed in schools.

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