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Progress test answers B

UNIT 1 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 1 1

has been waiting

2

has been teaching

3

Have you changed

4

has been painting

5

haven't been

6

have all made

7

has been expecting

8

haven't read

9

has our team been winning

10 have I told 2 12048

to eat

12049

singing

12050

to have

12051

to submit

12052

to tell

12053

tying up

12054

talking

12055

driving

12056

getting

12057

eating

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VOCABULARY 3 12440

thick-skinned

12441

considerate

12442

rational

12443

patronising

12444

timid

12445

sensible

12446

amiable

12447

dedicated

19160

owing to

19161

except

19162

between

19163

alongside

19164

regarding

19165

among

21624

let us down

21625

in its stride

21626

on her sleeve

21627

up for anything

21628

expect the worst

21629

lost for words

4

5

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USE OF ENGLISH 6 1

b

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c

3

b

4

b

5

c

6

a

7

b

8

a

9

b

10 c

LISTENING 7 Tapescript Speaker 1 I'd say my mum is quite a conventional woman. She and Dad live in a bungalow on the outskirts of town and they have their little garden, where she works wonders in the summer. She's a nurse which of course means that she is extremely patient, considerate and organised, just like all nurses should be! (smiles) She's a really positive person, too. Always looks on the bright side of things. I suppose that's why she has so many friends. She's always meeting someone for coffee, or goes shopping with her book club friends. Yes, she's definitely very sociable. I suppose she generally has a very likeable personality. Speaker 2 Let me see, well, he can be a bit immature at times, but otherwise you couldn't ask for a better brother. He has never let me down and I know I can rely on him day and night. Last year, my car broke down 100 miles from home and he drove to get me in the middle of the night. Honestly, I don't know a more considerate person. I'm sure he must make the perfect neighbour. I really can't imagine his stereo blaring away late at night or him drilling early in the morning! Speaker 3 My yoga teacher? Well, how shall I put it? He's not your typical calm, serious or easy-going type, which is what you'd expect a yoga teacher to be. Actually, he's quite the opposite. He gets stressed a lot, particularly when we are running out of time and haven't managed to do all the exercises he'd planned. You always have to expect the worst with him. And he can be quite argumentative too. The other week he approached me after class and accused me of not paying the correct fees. You should have seen him when he found out that he was wrong and that I have paid until the end of the year! He looked at me with his piercing eyes and argued for about 10 minutes! I'm not really sure why I bother going to his classes. Speaker 4 Oh, she's absolutely lovely, my wife. Sensible, calm, friendly and really considerate. We have three children and I must say, she's brought them up on her own because I've always been travelling a lot in my job and never spent much time at home when they were young. But she took bringing up our children in her stride and she's Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2013

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done such a good job, too. They are all at university now. Really, I couldn't ask for a better wife! Speaker 5 I can't stand my boss. He's so conceited and patronising! I don't think anyone at work likes him. Well, it's his fault, really. He doesn't have a kind word to say to anyone, ever. He's just always grumpy and miserable, and whatever you do and however well you do your job, he never praises anyone or even appreciates what we do. I wish he could be transferred to another department, because I really like my job, it's just him with his irritable presence that makes my life at work a misery! D F B C A

READING 8 C B B A D

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UNIT 2 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 1 X  X    X  X X 2 had been driving had tried had been talking had laid hadn't been playing had been raining had refused had taken had been dating had turned off

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VOCABULARY 3 spend buying earn need save up 4 with her finances comfortably off worth/fortune shop around rip-off 5 possession availability improvements spacious eviction 6 in danger of wave goodbye to value / for forge a relationship with benefit from

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USE OF ENGLISH 7 had forged had been renting used to value had got had made

LISTENING 8 Tapescript Speaker 1 I'd say my mum is quite a conventional woman. She and Dad live in a bungalow on the outskirts of town and they have their little garden, where she works wonders in the summer. She's a nurse which of course means that she is extremely patient, considerate and organised, just like all nurses should be! (smiles) She's a really positive person, too. Always looks on the bright side of things. I suppose that's why she has so many friends. She's always meeting someone for coffee, or goes shopping with her book club friends. Yes, she's definitely very sociable. I suppose she generally has a very likeable personality. Speaker 2 Let me see, well, he can be a bit immature at times, but otherwise you couldn't ask for a better brother. He has never let me down and I know I can rely on him day and night. Last year, my car broke down 100 miles from home and he drove to get me in the middle of the night. Honestly, I don't know a more considerate person. I'm sure he must make the perfect neighbour. I really can't imagine his stereo blaring away late at night or him drilling early in the morning! Speaker 3 My yoga teacher? Well, how shall I put it? He's not your typical calm, serious or easy-going type, which is what you'd expect a yoga teacher to be. Actually, he's quite the opposite. He gets stressed a lot, particularly when we are running out of time and haven't managed to do all the exercises he'd planned. You always have to expect the worst with him. And he can be quite argumentative too. The other week he approached me after class and accused me of not paying the correct fees. You should have seen him when he found out that he was wrong and that I have paid until the end of the year! He looked at me with his piercing eyes and argued for about 10 minutes! I'm not really sure why I bother going to his classes. Speaker 4 Oh, she's absolutely lovely, my wife. Sensible, calm, friendly and really considerate. We have three children and I must say, she's brought them up on her own because I've always been travelling a lot in my job and never spent much time at home when they were young. But she took bringing up our children in her stride and she's done such a good job, too. They are all at university now. Really, I couldn't ask for a better wife! Speaker 5 Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2013

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I can't stand my boss. He's so conceited and patronising! I don't think anyone at work likes him. Well, it's his fault, really. He doesn't have a kind word to say to anyone, ever. He's just always grumpy and miserable, and whatever you do and however well you do your job, he never praises anyone or even appreciates what we do. I wish he could be transferred to another department, because I really like my job, it's just him with his irritable presence that makes my life at work a misery! 152 F 153 T 154 F 155 T 156 F

READING 9 880 B 881 C 882 D 883 A 884 B

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UNIT 3 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 1160 2952

when your son completed his university studies?

2953

what A-level subjects your sister has chosen?

2954

Molly has written her essay?

2955

who it was who told you (that) I was worried about my exams?

2956

it was Melanie (that/who) I saw your son with last night?

2957

where your brother's car is parked?

2958

it was Chelsea who won the FA Cup Final last year?

2959

who it was who first climbed Everest?

2960

when he gave up teaching?

2961

it was Alexander Fleming who discovered penicillin?

1161 3232

nothing like

3233

no

3234

just as

3235

almost as

3236

a little

3237

much

3238

far

3239

much

3240

little

3241

nowhere near

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VOCABULARY 1162 2504

trust

2505

feel sorry for

2506

in common

2507

close

2508

respect

2509

confide

2510

see eye to eye

2511

praised

2512

adores

2513

boasting

1163 3008

life expectancy

3009

health care

3010

retirement age

3011

elderly relatives

3012

nursing homes

1164 3456

confusing

3457

incompatible

3458

unpredictable

3459

responsive

3460

argumentative

USE OF ENGLISH 1165 1

even/shall

2

mind/about

3

up/as

4

no/than

5

care/like

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LISTENING Tapescript 1166 Listen to three people discussing old age and decide whether the statements are true (T) or false (F). Speaker A: Anna Speaker B: Bill Speaker C: Carol A: So, you're living with your daughter, Bill, are you? How are you getting on with her? B: Great, Anna. We're very close. She felt sorry for me when I broke my leg last year, and put me up for a while. I moved back to my house, but as time went on, my pension wasn't enough to pay the rest of my mortgage off and I had to put it on the market. I sold it, and went back to live with her. She's looked after me ever since. I have a nice room on the ground floor and my own bathroom. I get a couple of hot meals a day she's a great cook, by the way - well what more can I ask? Oh, and I adore her husband. He's accepted me as part of the family. (laughs) He teases me about finding myself a lady friend and even keeps nagging me to go on a blind date! C: You're a lucky man, Bill! I think young people are too inconsiderate these days. More and more of them would rather put their elderly relatives into old people's homes than show a little consideration. There just seems to be no respect for the elderly. So many want to live in a huge, luxurious house, but they wouldn't put a parent up if it came to it. They'd rather have three empty bedrooms. I really dread the day when I get too old to look after myself. I can't stand the thought of being totally dependent on strangers looking after me. I'm a little sceptical about the future of pensioners. Longer life expectancy, worsening health care, families breaking apart... A: You sound so depressing, Carol! Being a pensioner isn't that bad, you know. Since I retired, I've been doing a lot of painting. It's something I've always wanted to do but never had the time when I had a career and was bringing up our children. That's one good thing about retiring. And I'm sure one of your three boys would look after you if you got too sick or too old to live on your own. You'll never end up in an old people's home, I'm sure of that. You know, I met Dominic in the supermarket the other day and he's turned into a charming young man. Actually, he was flirting with a young girl. Before you know it, there'll be a wedding and grandchildren! C: Oh, stop it, Anna! That was probably his new girlfriend. I really don't like her and I don't know what he sees in her. They have absolutely nothing in common. All she does is nag him. And she lets him pay for everything! I've warned him about her, but unfortunately he won't listen, because he adores her. B: He'll come to his senses, Carol, don't worry. Sooner or later. For now, just let him be a normal teenager. 4296

F

4297

F

4298

T

4299

T

4300

T

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F

5305

E

5306

A

5307

C

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UNIT 4 PROGRESS TEST 4B GRAMMAR 6816 6648

will be taking all

6649

will already have heard

6650

will die

6651

will let

6652

Won't they be taking

6653

leaves

6654

won't be

6655

will be hoping

6656

will probably be

6657

will be

6817 6424

will have finished

6425

will have been living

6426

will still be waiting

6427

will leave

6428

will have got over

6429

will have been living on

6430

will still be expecting

6431

will take

6432

will be getting

6433

will blow

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VOCABULARY 6818 7656

electoral system

7657

general public

7658

general election

7659

support

7660

candidates

7661

vote

7662

right-wing

7663

environmental issues

7664

opinion

7665

mainstream

6819 7768

paramilitary

7769

initiative

7770

unrest

7771

prisoners

7772

rights

6820 8272

extremism

8273

nationalist

8274

racism

8275

Feminism

8276

ageist

USE OF ENGLISH 6821 1 2 3 4 5

won‘t/opinion politics/will initiative/may issue/will parliament/should

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LISTENING Tapescript Speaker A Well, I work for Amnesty International, which is an international movement that campaigns for the respect and protection of human rights. I'm extremely passionate about my work as I think Amnesty is an internationally important organisation. You wouldn't believe what goes on in the world! We work on improving human rights mainly through campaigns, and our many members and supporters try to influence governments, politicians, companies, basically anyone who can help us stop human rights being abused. We also have a number of activists and campaigning groups who take up human rights issues through various communication and media channels. Any member of the general public can help simply by becoming a member of Amnesty International and regularly giving a small donation to support what we do. Speaker B For those who live in the west, healthcare is so easily accessible. And advanced, of course. Many of us take this for granted, but, you know, for the majority of the world’s population it's a different story. People in poor countries often live miles away from a doctor, a nurse or a healthcare facility, or perhaps they cannot afford to buy medicine. The Red Cross tries to tackle some of these most basic health and social care problems in vulnerable communities around the world. I've been personally involved in healthcare facilities improvement projects in over 30 countries! Of course anyone can help. You don't need to run a marathon or skydive. We organise many charity social events too, such as coffee mornings, cake sales or talks. All you need to do is turn up and enjoy yourself! Speaker C What do we stand for? I can easily summarise that: we stand for a beautiful world, a good life and a positive relationship with the environment. Basically, we are an environmental organisation and our focus is to look after the planet that we all live on and depend upon. We do a lot of campaigning on environmental and social issues, such as economic globalisation or sustainable fuel resources. I'm working on a project at the moment that is being carried out in mining communities in Argentina and we're trying to prevent some human rights violations. Of course, anyone can help Friends of the Earth. You can make a donation, that's the easiest thing to do, or if you want to do a little more than that, why not join a local volunteer group? Speaker D I'm the Liberal Democrat candidate for my local constituency. You might wonder why I've joined a party that never seems to win a general election, as Labour or the Tories do, but I truly believe in our policies. We have fresh views on how the country should be run, such as having an open political system that is designed to listen to people, rather than a system where politicians just do what they please. The core values of the Liberal Democrats, such as fairness, freedom, liberty, and equality, are extremely important to me on a personal level. I'm happy to represent a party that rejects any form of discrimination, such as racism, ageism or homophobia. Of course we also put strong emphasis on environmental issues, like promoting green transport, green energy, waste reduction or fair deals for British farmers. I have to think of my grandchildren, you know. And so should everyone else, by voting for us!

6822 9224

A and C

9225

D

9226

B

9227

A

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UNIT 5 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 8776 11968

won't usually be told

11969

can’t be mended

11970

couldn't be pulled

11971

have now been arrested

11972

were being shown

11973

might have been started

11974

am often told

11975

to be spoken

11976

were carefully searched / searched carefully

11977

I'm always being stopped

8777 10736

were easily defeated by the Roman army

10737

won't be asked to take the test again

10738

will be presented with gifts made by local children

10739

will be visited by a group of old-age pensioners

10740

must be given a clear signal

10741

(that) they were being watched.

10742

will be beaten (by their opponents)

10743

who should be punished

10744

being told not to use the beach

10745

10 (that) she was being lied to

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VOCABULARY 8778 11856

enter

11857

log on

11858

scroll

11859

click

11860

upload

11861

plug

11862

scan

11863

edit

11864

zoom in

11865

download

8779 13536

side effects

13537

laser

13538

inherited

13539

advancing

13540

genetic engineering/modification

8780 12304

convicted

12305

acquitted

12306

found

12307

committed

12308

sentenced

Use of English 8781 1

double

2

delete

3

tube

4

hacker

5

injections

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12309

swipe

12310

cancel

12311

achievements

12312

laboratory

12313

vandals

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LISTENING 8782 Tapescript (female voice) An employee in a science lab has been charged with theft and forgery at the company he worked for. Neil Townsend appeared in Southampton court on Monday, where he pleaded guilty to the charges. He was charged with the theft of £547,000 which, according to police reports, occurred between January and August last year. Police investigators later found evidence of forgery when the accused attempted to forge a number of Lloyds Bank cheques to a total value of over £80,000, which were made payable into another employee's company account. Mr Brown, the judge, who spoke earlier to our reporters, states that the maximum punishment Townsend could receive for his offences is a 10-year prison sentence. Townsend had been arrested for forgery before, but was acquitted due to lack of evidence. He is to reappear in court on April 24, 2013. A couple from Suffolk will soon give birth to their baby, only to say goodbye to it minutes later. Todd Shaw reports. (male voice) Many young couples who have difficulty conceiving opt for IVF treatment that might make their dream of having a baby come true. The latest medical advances make test tube babies not only easier to achieve, but also more affordable, with the success rate rising consistently. Being told of successful in vitro fertilisation is supposed to be the happiest news a couple can get, but Jenny and Fred Herbert received very different news: The baby wasn't theirs. Their fertility clinic, which had previously successfully helped them have a baby girl, made a terrible mistake. They implanted an embryo into Jenny that belonged to another couple who were trying to conceive at the same clinic. On religious grounds, the Herberts decided to carry the baby to term and give it up to its genetic parents once it was born. In today's statement the Herberts’ solicitor claims that they will do everything to make sure that the fertility clinic accepts full responsibility for the consequences of their misconduct. (female voice again) And finally, if you have no plans for this weekend, you might be interested in visiting the Modern Technology Fair in the Town Hall on Saturday. Whether you love new technology or are a complete technophobe, there should be something for everyone. You can try out the most up-to-date mobile phones and touchscreen computers, or even get the experts to show you how to use complex apps or upload videos. Mini-technology classes will run from 10 a.m. to 3.30 p.m. in various places throughout the building and you don't need to pay for these if you show a valid day ticket. And now, let's look at the weather forecast for ... 16000

C

16001

B

16002

D

16003

B

16004

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A

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B

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B

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UNIT 6 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR 16336 15832

are now believed to have made

15833

expected to be paid

15834

would be told to wear

15835

is known to be

15836

would rarely have been seen

15837

is often suggested

15838

was later felt to have been given

15839

is widely assumed to have been started

15840

were thought to have been killed

15841

used to be thought

16337 19080

the / the

19081

the / an

19082

– / the

19083

–/a

19084

the / –

19085

a/a

19086

the / -

19087

the / –

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a / the

19089

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VOCABULARY 16338 18744

pear

18745

creamy

18746

smooth

18747

stodgy

18748

mouth-watering

18749

crunchy

18750

spicy

18751

sweet

18752

ripe

18753

tasty

16339 fair trade calories Organic cholesterol Low-carb 16340 legalise readiness sharpened possibility ripeness

Use of English 16341 1

a

2

c

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a

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LISTENING 16342 Tapescript J:Jenny S:Stuart N:Nigel N: Stuart, what do you think of the new health-food restaurant that's just opened opposite the cinema? I can't remember its name. You went there last week, didn't you? S: Yeah, I went there with my sister. I think it's called the Green Leaf. It does lots of, you know, vegetarian and vegan dishes. My sister's vegetarian and she's into all this healthy, fair-trade, organic stuff. To be honest with you, I'm a steak and chips kind of guy and I didn't think much of the food. N: Really? Why's that? S: Actually, my main course was inedible. The omelette was too dry and, worst of all, the vegetables were far too crunchy for my liking. I prefer them much more tender. Then we ordered some kind of a fruity dessert and most of the fruit wasn't ripe. Oh, and the coffee was so bitter, I couldn't drink it. I really don't go for these health-food restaurants. You won't see me in there again. J: So which restaurant would you recommend, Stuart? I know you eat out a lot. S: Table For Two. The best restaurant ever, honestly. I can't get enough of it. Actually, I went there four times last week! The quality of the food is outstanding. The meat is always tender, nothing is too bland, salty or greasy, and you can order anything from slightly peppery to really spicy, depending on your tastebuds. When I find the right woman, that is where I will take her on the first date! J: And what about you, Nigel? Do you have a favourite? N: I suppose I quite like the one opposite where I work. I've been to see my doctor recently because I've been feeling a little tired, and my levels of cholesterol have gone up again. So she suggested that I avoid eating anything too creamy, spicy or greasy. She said I should only eat bland, low-calorie food, basically, nothing too stodgy. Apparently if I do that, I'll be full of beans again. So, I've started eating lots of simply-cooked fish dishes instead of my usual lamb curries. They do a lovely smoked salmon. I've got a bit of a passion for smoked fish. Oh, and the desserts are mouth-watering! And what about you Jenny, do you eat out a lot? J: No, not at all. I don't need to eat out. My husband does all the cooking, and in a nutshell, he's a wonderful chef. We had a family celebration last week and he did all the cooking for 30 people! He made about 10 different starters and dishes. Small peppers filled with a creamy mushroom filling, crispy duck slices with fresh herbs, freshly baked bread rolls with butter, and he even baked a couple of cakes. Of course they were sweet and stodgy, but they were so tasty! Some might say his food is a little too high-calorie, I know, but it's delicious. So, I don't need to go to restaurants. Give me his food any time. T T F T Photocopiable © Oxford University Press 2013

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UNIT 7 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR have bought wanted is had was would was will was go

warned not to use too much make-up forbidden to drink if they were driving encourage me to read good books asked to walk slowly so (that) we wouldn't slip on the ice reminded us to put out the recycling offered to take the TV I had bought to my car proposed we (should) go to the zoo the next/following week accused me of using/having used the wrong fuel advised to shop around for a good deal before I bought a new phone suggested waiting to see if the weather improved

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VOCABULARY articles editorial news flashes citizen journalism front page human interest tabloids breaking news headlines censorship

plea axe vows riddle quit

logged out checked in sort called off dragging on

Use of English 1

if, whether / on

2

of / up

3

would / on

4

on / having

5

not / off

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LISTENING Tapescript

I: Interviewer O: Olivia I: Today in the studio we have Olivia Holden, a reporter who runs a citizen journalist website. Olivia, tell us what made you decide to set up training for ordinary citizens to become journalists? O: Well, being a columnist for the largest national broadsheet meant that I used to get a lot of letters from readers expressing how powerless they felt about what is happening in politics, and how frustrated they felt about not being able to influence the political process. So, about three years ago, I came up with the idea of training ordinary people to become journalists and opinion writers. I started an experiment on Facebook ®, where I wanted to get real-time Twitter reports, but also train people to become journalists. The idea caught on faster than I had anticipated and the citizen journalist community has over fifty thousand new members from all over the world joining every week. I: Wow, that is a lot. Could you tell us a little more about how these members contribute to the media? O: Sure. First of all, each new member is trained in the basics of reporting. Of course they can look all of these up on the overview on our website, but we find that one-to-one communication is more effective. The key to becoming a reporter is to be able to use eyewitness accounts and original documentation. We also make sure that new members are familiar with the concept of what I call ‘double sourcing’. Then they are ready to start their research and article writing. I: Sorry, what exactly do you mean by ‘double sourcing’? O: It simply means that you shouldn't trust just one source of information, because if you base your article on a single source, you won't give the reader enough context and might even spread misinformation. I: I see. So how reliable do you think citizen journalism is? O: Actually, it is exciting to see the quality of the information provided by ordinary citizens. The problem today is the decrease in the number of local newspapers, which means less coverage of local news and issues relevant to the people in their region. Citizen reporting on a local level is truly excellent. Citizen journalists are not pushed for time, as they have no deadlines, so they can stay on a case or carry on doing research around the article for as long as they need. We've had citizens putting up original documentation of court rulings, even some government officials writing about exactly where public money was being invested. Basically, citizen journalists don't get paid. They are journalists because they care about what is going on in their country and in the world. They want to make sure that all the information they find is made public, without any censorship. I: It seems like you're saying that we should trust citizen journalists more than professional journalists? O: You know, there is probably some truth in that. They certainly help strengthen democracy. C D B C A

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UNIT 8 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR Did you manage to couldn't Were they able to Can we haven't been able to can managed to were able to were able to can

, which was freshly squeezed, that surprised me most , which I hadn't noticed/didn't notice at first, that won the match I had broken

not obeying the lights not required on the journey sold in the shop copying from others any items left unattended

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VOCABULARY natural mining renewable solar tidal fossil emissions installing turbines panels

post-communist redecorated misread over-time multimillion

injured lumps hurt particles harms

Use of English 1

able / in

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whose / mine

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fumes / up

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which / out

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LISTENING Tapescript Speaker A I don't know why people dump their rubbish by the river opposite where we live. By doing that they may harm plants and animals, and even pollute the water in the river, because rubbish can contain hazardous material. That can have a huge impact on our health, too. I call the police every time I see someone doing it, as it is illegal, but what can they do apart from making them pay a fine, when the government does so little? Speaker B There are many animals that are endangered and it would be a real shame if they disappeared from earth forever. I think it's vital for governments to support wildlife conservation and habitat protection programmes, and fight against the many threats to these endangered species, such as habitat loss, poaching or illegal trade. It is proven that many animals live longer in captivity than in the wild, so wildlife reserves, safaris and quality zoos should be funded by governments. And of course schools should teach children and young people to respect and protect animals. Speaker C I strongly believe that one of the best renewable energy resources is wind energy. Once wind turbines are installed, either individually or on windfarms, wind power is extremely easy to make and it's certainly one of the best alternatives to fossil fuels, as it's plentiful, renewable and widely available. I've just read an article where wind power was comparable in cost to coal or natural gas installations in a new house. So, when my wife and I finally decide where to build our eco-house, we'll consider getting our power from wind turbines. Either that, or a combination of solar panels and wind turbines. Speaker D I don't understand why so many people ignore the fact that their cars produce exhaust emissions that pollute the environment and use natural oil and other non-renewable resources. CO2 emissions contribute significantly to creating greenhouse gases, so it should be in everyone's interest to get an ecological car, which has low exhaust emissions and fuel consumption. Apparently making a new car creates as much carbon pollution as driving it, so we really should use public transport as much as possible. Speaker E We live in an eco-friendly, or, as some call it, green neigbourhood. All the houses in our street were built from various recycled materials and are more energy efficient, because they use renewable energy sources, such as solar roof panels or heat pumps. I know it's a bit of an investment, but we feel great living in this area, not only because we are saving energy, which means saving money, but also because we are reducing our carbon footprint. We don't own a car either. Instead, we cycle everywhere, or take a train or bus. A 3 B 6 C 5 D 2 E 1

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UNIT 9 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR hadn't could mightn’t needn't might wouldn't had chosen needn't have offered mightn't would have been

should couldn't mightn't could would

had told me sooner wouldn't be so cross would be clearer would start better you had telephoned earlier

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VOCABULARY disloyal pushy atruistic thoughtless hysterical spiteful deceitful short-sighted cunning clumsy

mountainous responsive inappropriate accessible pointless

court tension claim nightmare turned

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b

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c

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LISTENING Tapescript The Prime Minister has admitted that there is not only disagreement between parties competing for seats in the next Parliament, but also increasing tension among his own party's members, particularly with regard to the issue of affordable housing. He condemned the election campaign as a period full of lies, offensive remarks and misinformation towards the public. "Some politicians are so short-sighted," he claimed, "that instead of giving credible information, they just make promises they cannot keep. Members of the public should know the parties' true plans for the long-term future, so that they can make an informed choice about who to vote for," said the Prime Minister in an interview today. The medical board has announced publicly that the new drug Curesoll, claimed to cure cancers previously considered incurable, will be taken off the market. The board has expressed concerns that the drug manufacturer, CureMeds, has been eager to distribute the drug to hospitals and clinics, but has been careless about giving thorough information to medical staff about its side effects. The board has also expressed sceptical views about the the drug's potential to cure some of the cancers it claims to. An outraged mother has attempted to take her rock singer ex-husband Will O'Scanlon to court for refusing to pay maintenance for their five children. Helen Smith, a housewife, has expressed her anger at how, instead of being supportive of his children and paying monthly maintenance, the star has neglected them over the last three years since their divorce. "Unlike Will, who is famous and loaded, I'm in a hopeless financial situation. But it's not just the money I'm furious about. It's how spiteful he has been lately. He's turned our world upside down and at times I feel as if he's trying to do everything to make our life a nightmare," said Ms Smith. According to her lawyer, not paying child maintenance is rarely prosecuted in court and when it is, the accused is only likely to receive a fine. The innovative designer Paul Campbell announced last night that his company NewComps will be launching a new laptop called Terminator. The sleek design includes some exceptional features, such as an indestructable cover that changes colour according to temperature, a well-designed desktop, and a mini-robot integrated into the base of the laptop which enables it to move. This means that wherever you are in the house, you can either call your laptop, or use a remote control, and your laptop will come to you. Although the price of the Terminator is comparable with other high-performance laptops, it's questionable whether buyers will appreciate such hi-tech features. B C A D A

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UNIT 10 PROGRESS TEST B GRAMMAR On no occasion have we ... Under no circumstances will I ... It was my grandmother who ... The kind of job I'd like is ... What I'd really hate is to ... The thing I love about ice-hockey ... The important thing is that you ... What you really need ... The last place I saw him ... Little did Ryan know who ...

we went to a play we didn't know (that) already we cycled to work you told me we went ahead we went out for dinner we forget all about it she didn't drive on her own we painted it again one of us searched

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VOCABULARY course bat speed wetsuit shuttlecock rink helmet slopes sticks hoop

hardship employment consideration likelihood proceedings

✓ Short-sightedness Long-sightedness passages circulation circulation digestion ✓

Use of English 1

ring / gloves

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It / that

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had / slope

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see / as

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neck / neck

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LISTENING Tapescript Listen to people talking about their involvement in sport and match the statements to the speakers. You can use the speakers more than once. Speaker A Having been born in Ontario, of course I play it. In some countries the field version is popular, but here it's all about something interesting to do in winter. I was able to skate when I was about 3, and I'd say most kids where I live do this sport, because we have cold enough winters with reliable seasonal ice cover. It's a team sport played on ice, in which skaters use wooden sticks to shoot a rubber puck into their opponents' net. The game is played between two teams of six players – five skaters and a goalie. Basically, we skate up and down the ice rink trying to take the puck and score a goal against the opposing team. I think it's a great sport, fastpaced and physically demanding. In a good way, of course. I love the competitiveness and the adrenalin rush it gives me. Speaker B I suppose it's an unusual thing to do, but I've always been fascinated by self-defence sports, like judo or karate. It originates in Korea and can loosely be translated as ‘the way of the hand and foot’, but the art actually emphasises kicks without moving the body. It's a lot about leg and muscle power, and some instructors also use pressure points and other interesting techniques borrowed from other martial arts. Besides exercise and self-defence, the focus is also on mediation and philosophy. Speaker C It was first played in England in the 16th century, so its roots go pretty deep. I'm very proud of our national sport. Actually, whenever the English team wins, I feel quite patriotic. How would I describe the game? Well, it's a bat-and-ball game played between two teams of 11 players on a field. It's all about the batting team trying to score runs against the other team, which bowls and fields, basically trying to get the batsman out. I think it's a wonderful sport, with some great sportsmanship involved, and it certainly doesn't have as much commercialism in it as football does. It's definitely not as much about earnings or how much a player is worth in team transfer fees. Speaker D If you've ever hit a patch of ice while driving your car, you've experienced exactly what we experience driving down the track. You can't steer properly because the ice is so slippery, and if you suddenly use the brakes it can send you spinning out of control. And let's not forget the speed we are going at down a track full of twists and turns. Any wrong move can cause a dramatic crash, and with the driver and crew sitting out in the open, the results can be devastating. Of course we have to wear helmets, knee and elbow pads, and special goggles, but that doesn't always protect you from serious injuries. And we're not talking about bruises and sprains! D B A C A

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