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1 B e t a i d e m r e t i n
i n a n i o g k l a M i n e l i r M a l – l e h t c i M . Q . H
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Test: Module Test: Module 2 Test: Module Test: Module 3 Test: Module 4 Test: Module 5 Test: Module 6
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Test: Module 8 Test: Module 9 Test: Module 10 Test: Module 11 Test: Module 12 Final Test
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Complete the sentences with the correct preposition. 1. John checked
and went straight to his room for a shower. shower.
2. Let’s sign
for a French course.
3. Hi, we’re your new neighbo urs. We moved
yesterday.
4. Come in. It’s so nice of you to drop
.
5. As soon as Mr and Mrs Smith checked 6. How do you cope
, they took a taxi to the airport.
the stress of everyday life?
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B. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. permanent
frustrated campus
isolated obtain
1. If everyone gets
involved community native cramped
admire
in the project, I’m sure it will be a success.
2. It’s good to
various quali�ications before you start looking for a job.
3. Dr Spikes is a well-known doctor in the local 4. This room is too
.
to �it a table and four chairs in.
5. She speaks so �luently that it’s di��icult to tell she isn’t a(n)
speaker. speaker.
6. William searched for weeks before he found a(n)
residence.
7. When things go wrong, I feel disappointed and 8. There are two cafeterias on
. .
C. Choose a, b or c. 1. Do you think you will ever get
of cycling to
work?
a. tired
a. surroundings b. used
2. The public garden was so
c. over that I just had to go
and have a look.
a. luxurious
b. inviting
c. narrow know each
other a li ttle better.
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a. to 4. I’m sorry to
c. belongings on your latest
b. �illed
c. aware
di��icult. You just need to get 7. Using a computer isn’t di��icult. the
of it.
b. know
c. access
c. on
you that there will be no
performance this evening.
a. adjust
in a suitcase and left.
news.
a. hang
b. for
b. loved ones
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Test - Module 1
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Complete with the Present Simple or the Present Progressive of the verbs in brackets. 1.
2. (you / regret) moving to
A: 1 the countryside?
B: No, I 2
(love) it here.
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(go) for a walk in the
B: She 8
(study) at Manford
A: 9
(she / like) it there?
B: Yes, she 10
(want) to buy a camera so I can start taking photos of nature. (you / think) of
(send) me
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(plan) on visiting her in
two weeks. Why don’t you join me?
staying here forever? forever?
B: I 6
(Mary / do) these days?
University.
forest every day. day. In fact , I 4
A: So, 5
A: What 7
B: Sure. (not know), probably not.
B. Write the questions. The words in bold are the
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C. Rewrite the questions starting with the words given.
answers. 1. What did you study?
1. A:
?
Can you tell me
B: Kevin is fascinated by computer graphics.
2. Where can I buy furniture?
2. A:
Do you know
B: I bought a cottage in the countryside last year.
?
condition? 3. Is the �lat in good condition?
3. A:
I would like to know
B: My cousins are staying for two weeks .
.
4. How do you spell your surname?
4. A:
Could you tell me
B: I want to �ix the heating in my new house.
?
5. Are you looking for a new �latmate?
5. A: B: Linda misses her friends back home .
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I was wondering
.
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Listening Listen to people talking in four different situations and answer the questions. 1. What does the man always do before travelling to a
3. Where is the house, according to the advertisement?
new country?
a. in the suburbs
a. He checks the Internet for cultural di�ferences.
b. in a rural area
b. He buys a dictionary to learn some phrases.
c. in the city centre
c. He checks the climate and weather. 2. Why did the woman choose her place of residence?
4. What is NOT true about Jill? a. She moved out of her old �lat.
a. It was spacious.
b. A friend put her up.
b. It was furnished.
c. She found a new �latmate.
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Test - Module 1
intermediate B1
Reading Read and write T for True, F for False or NM for Not Mentioned.
With or without a flatmate? by Patty Pat ty Wells Many people �ind it hard to decide whether to live on their own or with a �latmate. I have experienced both situations and know the advantages and disadvantages of each. Personally, I think living with a �latmate can be fun, but there’s nothing quite like living by yourself. When I was at university, I used to live with Lucy. I met her when term first started and we quickly became good friends and then flatmates. I liked the
1. The writer prefers living by herself to living with a �latmate.
2. The writer thinks that it is important for �latmates to also be good friends.
3. The writer and her �latmate often argued about the expenses.
4. The writer faced no
fact that I always had someone to talk to and I never felt lonely. Also,
di��iculties when she started
because we split the rent and the bills, we could afford a spacious flat.
living on her own.
And, of course, not having to do all the housework myself worked out for me as well. Overall, Lucy was a good flatmate, bu t there were a few drawbacks. For example, once she had invited some friends over and I couldn’t study. We had a huge fight and had to set
wants to get 5. The writer wants a cat because she sometimes feels l onely. onely.
down some rules after that. Now I live on my own. I have been living on my own since I got a job two years ago. Living by yourself is completely di�ferent, because you get to make all the decisions. However, However, you also have all the responsibilities; for example, paying your bills and doing the housework. However, However, I enjoy having my personal space because I can do whatever I want without asking anybody! In the beginning, because I was used to having another person around, I felt lonely. I no longer do and I appreciate the peace and quiet. I c an’t a�ford anything big, but at least I’ve decorated my �lat exactly the way I want and I’m also thinking of getting a cat.
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Writing You have received the following email from a friend. Write a reply.
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Guess what! I’m coming to your town for a language course this summer. How cool is that? But I need some help before I arrive. I need to find a hotel near an underground station, as the language institute is in the city centre. Do you know any cheap hotels in the area? Also, can you tell me if there are any good places to hang out? And let me know if there is anything interesting going on this summer, OK? Get back to me soon, Bret
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Choose a, b or c. 1. I spent two hours at the gym yesterday and now my back
5. The boy
.
the cat but he couldn’t catch it.
a. dragged
a. hurts
b. injures
c. harms
b. forced
6. It took the man a few weeks to
you 2. Why did you tell her about the surprise? Now you
a. recover b. destroyed
3. The race requires a. annual 4. The
, but he is
better now.
it!
a. damaged
c. chased
c. ruined
b. treat
7. Twenty thousand
endurance.
c. endure
watched the game at the
stadium.
b. extraordinary
c. fatal
a. passersby
from here to the supermarket is about
8. We were
a mile.
b. residents
c. spectators
when we heard the news about the
missing child.
a. signal
b. distance
c. landscape
a. stunned
b. tough
c. trapped
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B. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. landed
boiling
jungle
1. A pleasant
lightning
fog
measures
incident
breeze
blew as we were sitting on the bench.
conditioner. It’s 2. Turn on the air conditioner.
3. The
crawled
in here. got worse as we drove up the mountain.
4. Did you see the
? A storm is coming.
5. The plane had an engine problem and
at the nearest airport.
6. The �ilm is based on a real
.
7. They need to take more security
if they want participants to feel safe.
C. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. The
interviewed the winner of the race.
Unfortunately, there were no 2. The plane crashed in the sea. Unfortunately,
3. The museum 4. How many
.
SURVIVE
showed the students around.
ATTEND
participated?
5. I don’t think Jack is the most suitable person to be the 6. The
JOURNAL
CONTEST of the group.
LEAD
were from many di�ferent countries.
COMPETE
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Test - Module 2
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Choose a, b or c. 1. He
rugby very often, but after university he didn’t have much time to play.
a. used to play
b. was playing
c. play
to Vanessa’s house last night?
2. A:
B: No, I couldn’t. a. Did you use to go 3. Jack
b. Did you go
c. Were you going
to set his alarm clock and woke up late.
a. didn’t remember 4. My parents
b. didn’t use to remember us camping every summer when we were young.
a. were taking 5. The child
c. wasn’t remembering
b. use to take
c. used to take
in shock when the police o��icers found him.
a. was
b. used to be
6. Is that the man who saved the girl that a. drowned
c. was being
?
b. used to drown
c. was drowning
we reached the park, it started to rain.
7.
a. As soon
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c. As soon as
B. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Progressive of the verbs in brackets. 1. While I and
(walk) down the street, I
(slip) on the icy pavement
(fall) down.
2. As soon as Betty
(see) the snake, she
some hikers
(camp) nearby and
(cry) for help. Luckily, (hear) her. They immediately
(run) to help. Betty
(shake) with fear but
(be) relieved.
3. The driver
(speed) when he suddenly
vehicle. The vehicle
(lose) control of the
(skid) across the road and
(crash) into
a supermarket.
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Listening Listen to a news report and answer the questions. Choose a, b or c. 1. Which city was the train’s destination?
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injured? 3. How many people were seriously injured?
a. Amsterdam
a. 50
b. Brussels
b. 30
c. Rotterdam
c. 20
2. How many people died in the train crash?
crash? 4. What do the authorities say about the train crash?
a. 18
a. that there was engine trouble
b. 3
b. that the driver is the one responsible
c. 21
c. that they haven’t found the cause yet
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Test - Module 2
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b or c. Gomez? 1. How did the helicopter crew �ind Mr Gomez?
a. by accident
THS VES 4 MON TH VI VE M A N SUR VI THE A NDES IN TH r y i n g A rg e n t i n i a n o � � i c i a l s O n S u n d ay a h e l i co p t e r c a r of snow levels in the Andes was making a routine check to wave to cabin and wa run out of a ca man run they spotted a ma when the was a mountain-climbing g e t t h e i r a t t e n t i o n . T h e c ab i n l near Mount Aconcagua, shelter 9, 300 ft above sea leve in South America. the highest mountain in , he Fernando Gomez Cincunegui name is Raul Fe The man’s na alone lmost four months al spent almo and he had sp is 58 years old an left in and sugar le raisins an eating ra by ea He sur vived by in. He in the cabin. them. ting th eatin imals and ea anima small an and by trapping sm the cabin, an a nd a nd was tired an e there an He lost 20 kilos during his tim o therwise he was in good t ot weak when he was found, bu a n d sh o ul d b e ital sta�f say he is doing well health. Hospita ys. allowed to go home in a few da n town called Bella Unión, Mr Gomez is from a Uruguaya Argentina Uruguay, Brazil and Ar tries of Ur where the three countri nd par t-time plumber and meet . He is a health worker a he set On 11th May, he motorbike. On journeys on his mo joys long jo en jo motorbike mountains but his mo the mo through th urney th a jou o�f on a jo ssage to his family saying broke down. He sent a text me was This wa journey on foot . Th tinue the jo to contin lanning to he was plan rom him as he lost his way the last message they heard f during a snowstorm. so something was wrong and By 19th May, his family realised scue teams were unable to informed the authorities. Re happened. worst had ha the wo and they feared th �ind Mr Gomez, an icopter crew when they h elico t he he s hock for th q uite a sh was qu It wa s urvived ieve how he had su b eliev found him. They couldn’t be hone to a ph use a p l et him us they le icopter, th helico he he In th for so long. In t travelling to hey were tra Th ter. T mother and daughter. e, mo wife call his wif happy. so ha mother said ‘I am so S an Juan at the time and his mo always knew he was alive.’ I al
b. They were checking mountain shelters in the area.
c. after spending months looking for him 2. What is true about Mr Gomez? a. He was injured when they rescued him. b. He had survived thanks to his supplies. c. He had to �ind his own food to survive. 3. Where was Mr Gomez at the time the article was written?
a. at home with his family b. living in a mountain climbing shelter c. in hospital 4. Why did Mr Gomez send his family a message?
a. to ask for help because he was in trouble b. to tell them he was not giving up c. to inform them he was returning on foot 5. What was the �irst thing Mr Gomez did when he was found?
a. He communicated with his family. b. He asked the paramedics to take him home.
c. He informed the authorities.
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Writing Read the writing task below and write your story.
An international magazine has organised a short story competition and you have decided to enter. The competition rules say that the story must begin with the following sentence:
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Kevin was in the middle of nowhere and he didn’t know what to do.
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Choose a, b or c. 1.
Mr and Mrs Grantham really enjoyed the
a. tour
of the old town.
b. voyage
2. My brother wears
c. expedition
two pairs of shoes a year. year.
a. on
b. up
c. out
3. I love travelling by train. I sit and enjoy the a. highlight
b. scenery
4. It is absolutely
c. schedule
for you to take your passport with you.
a. essential 5. I
.
b. illegal
c. typical
the software on my laptop yesterday and now it’s running much faster. faster.
a. compared
b. accessed
6. Do you know what a. landmark 7. All
c. updated
they use in Indonesia?
b. currency
c. hassle
�lights leave from terminal 2.
a. departure 8. It was a
b. interactive
c. domestic
, but I managed to get to the top of the mountain.
a. courage
b. delay
9. She gave me the a. impression
c. struggle
that she didn’t want to talk about the issue in front of the others.
b. opportunity
10. Have you seen the new stadium? It’s a. major
c. suggestion
!
b. massive
c. frequent
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B. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. Listen to the
. They’re saying something about our �light.
2. The police o��icer asked Mary to give him a 3. I sent an
5. Coming to this restaurant was because of Mark’s 6. I accepted the job in Paris, but I’m not sure I made the right
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of the man she saw.
DESCRIBE
to that company but I haven’t received a reply. reply.
4. What do you consider to be your greatest
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APPLY
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ACHIEVE .
RECOMMEND .
DECIDE
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Test - Module 3
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Complete the dialogues with the Past Simple, the Present Perfect Simple or the Present Perfect Progressive of the verbs in brackets. 1. A: 1
(you / sit) there all
morning?
B: No. I 2
B: Yes, he 6 (go) to the corner
shop after breakfast.
A: What 3
(Ray / call) yet?
2. A: 5
(call) about �ive
times so far. The last time 7 (be) about ten minutes ago.
(you / get)?
(he / say) what he wants
A: 8 to talk to me about?
B: Some carrot and apple juice. A: Was it nice? I 4
(not try) it
B: No, just that he 9
(try) to
reach you and that you 10
before.
(avoid) him lately.
B: Not really.
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives or adverbs in brackets. Add the , than or as where necessary. 1. The hotel we stayed at wasn’t
(exotic) we expected.
Your work is getting 2. Your
and
3. Maria completed the exercise 4. Eric is working
(good) every day. day. Keep it up! (easily) me. I had trouble �inishing it.
(long) hours these days. He wants to �inish the project before
the end of the month.
5. That was 6. Jim’s car is
(enjoyable) holiday I have ever been on. (old) Ned’s. They bought them at the same time.
7. We started walking 8. I �ind this beach is
(fast) usual because we didn’t want to be late for the meeting. (peaceful) place on the island. What do you think?
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C. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and five words, including the word given. 1. This is the �irst time Alan has tried sailing.
BEEN
Alan
sailing before.
the football match. 2. Both Tim and Gary were anxious about the result of the Tim was
AS Gary about the result of the football match.
yet. 3. It started snowing at 6 a.m. and it hasn’t stopped yet. It
SINCE 6 a.m.
4. There isn’t a more impressive view on the island. This is
MOST on the island.
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Test - Module 3
intermediate B1
Listening Listen and match the speakers 1-5 with the statements a-f. There is one extra statement which you do not need to use. Speaker 1 Speaker 2
a. I can’t a�ford to go on my ideal holiday. b. I prefer to go on a simple stress-free holiday. c. I’ve changed my mind about guided tours.
Speaker 3 Speaker 4 Speaker 5
holiday. d. I enjoy meeting new people when I go on holiday.
e. The best holiday is with friends.
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There’s no point in going on holiday if you don’t don’t experience something new. new. f. There’s
Reading Read the text and write T for True, F for False or NM for Not Mentioned.
The
Exotic Exoti c Mald Ma ldive ives s The Maldives is the smallest Asian country, with the smallest population and land area. It consists of a group of 1,192 islands in the Indian Ocean. However, only about 200 of them are populated. About 90 of the other islands are tourist resorts. The Maldives is a breathtaking tourist attraction, with magni�icent blue waters, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is ideal for people who are looking for a peaceful place where they can swim in spectacular waters and enjoy calm, tropical scenery. You can enjoy the Maldives at any time of the year, because the mild and warm climate is year-long, with the best time being from December to February. However, from May to November there may also be heavy storms and winds.
1. Not all of the islands are tourist destinations.
2. January is not a very good month to visit the Maldives.
3. You will see di�ferent marine life depending on the time of year you go.
4. The sea level in the Maldives was lower in the past than it is today.
There are thousands of di�ferent species of �ish and other underwater creatures to see in the Maldivian waters, so one of the most popular activities is scuba diving. Many say that the water is clear enough to see �ish passing at a distance of 50 yards! Across all of the islands, there are many diving spots for those interested in exploring the remarkable marine life, like sharks, colourful �ish and beautiful corals under the sea. The Maldives is the lowest country in the world, since it is only 4 feet 11 inches above sea level. One of the greatest dangers is that these islands are slowly disappearing into the water because of climate change. As temperatures are rising, the ice at the poles is melting and as a result the sea level is rising. Scientists claim that in 100 years many of these tropical islands will no longer exist. s n o i t a c i l b u P M M © t h g i r y p o C
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Writing Think of an interesting park you have visited and write an article describing it. Describe the park, say what attracts visitors to it and refer to any other special features.
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Circle the correct words. 1. You can trust Edward. He is very sociable / reliable. 2. I heard that they are renting / hiring new people in the sales department. 3. If you want to become a politician / vet , you need to be a good public speaker. 4. I like spontaneous / ambitious people who don’t really plan anything in their lives. 5. My brother has been working very hard for the past year. I think he should get a pay rise / an income . 6. Are you delighted / willing to work weekends? If you aren’t, I need to �ind someone else.
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7. Natalie has many years of knowledge / experience in accounting.
B. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. express
motivated
prospects
careless
react
1. I think teaching is one of the most
extrovert
rewarding
qualifications
delete
jobs.
2. Why did Chuck
like that? I’ve never seen him so angry.
3. Lindsay doesn’t
her emotions easily.
4. Mary went to university for better career
.
5. Our new colleague doesn’t seem very 6. Judy has got all the
and is a little lazy. to get the job.
7. In my opinion, quitting your job was a very
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decision.
C. Complete the sentences with the correct form of make or do. 1. You should dress formally for the interview so you can 2. Alice always
a good impression.
her hair by herself.
3. You know what? You aren’t
any sense.
4. We
an e�fort to �inish the work on time, but unfortunately, unfortunately, we didn’t manage to.
5. I’ve
some research on the subject but I haven’t �inished yet.
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Test - Module 4
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Circle the correct words. 1.
You should have / must been more careful while you were riding your bicycle.
He’s in terrible pain. 2. Tony needs / ought to go to the dentist right now. He’s
3. You mustn’t / don’t need to bring a sleeping bag. I’ll lend you one. 4. Laura must / could be good at her job because she got a promotion. 5. She can’t / mustn’t have moved to Paris. She doesn’t know anyone there! 6. You didn’t have to / had better not come so early. Lessons start in half an hour. 7. This book seems familiar. familiar. I may have read / should have read it when I was young. 8. We couldn’t / mustn’t enter that room. It says ‘Sta�f only’. were lucky to sur vive. 9. You could die / have died in the car accident. You were
10. Charlie shouldn’t / doesn’t have to forget to pick up the children from school today. 11. Lucy can’t be / been tired. She woke up ten minutes ago.
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12. I may / must have time to make dinner tonight. If I do, do you want anything in particular?
B. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the �irst sentence, using the word given. Do not change the word given. You must use between two and �ive words, including the word given. 1. It isn’t necessary to wear a uniform at work.
HAVE
You
a uniform at work.
because she said she was tired. 2. I’m almost certain that Sue isn’t out because
BE
Sue said she was tired so
at home.
to lie to your boss. 3. It was wrong of you to
SHOULD
You
to your boss.
4. There is a possibility that Taylor had an argument with his brother.
MIGHT
Taylor
with his brother.
5. You should avoid staying up late when you work early in the morning. You
HAD
staying up late when you work early in the morning.
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Test - Module 4
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and write T for True or F for False.
Tips for earning a living as an artist Most people believe that in the world we live in today, it’s impossible to earn a living as an artist. Art is seen as more of a spare-time activity than a full-time job. Well, being a rich and successful artist is not possible for everyone, but with a little work, you can pay the rent on time and go to sleep with a full stomach every night. The �irst mistake that artists make is to try and earn money by doing only one activi ty. It’s good to have exhibitions and to do public commission. It’s also a good idea to try and sell work on the Web and to work as a teacher at a local school. On their own, these activities don’t provide a lot of money, but a variety
According to the writer,… 1. with a little work you can become a rich and successful artist.
2. artists are advised to focus on an artistic activity they are good at. to becoming 3. creating original work is essential to successful.
4. artists with low quality work rarely become successful.
5. it is sometimes hard for artists to be organised.
of these will help you earn a living. In most jobs, it’s important to �it in and get along with your colleagues. But for an artist the most important thing is to stand out. In fact, being weird will be to your bene�it. The less normal your work is, the more people will remember it. If you develop a style that is completely di�ferent and people like it, then you will have more chances of selling. It may be frustrating, but you often see artists becoming successful, not because of the quality of their work, but because their ideas are out of the ordinary. Talent, imagination and creativity are essential for a professional
artist, and having the freedom to do whatever you want is always nice. Being well-organised isn’t something we usually recognise in an artist, but to be successful an artist also has to keep this in mind. There is no clear road to success as an artist, but if you act professionally and set your own deadlines, then your chances are better.
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Vocabulary A. Choose a, b, c or d. 1. Having a small handbag is easier to carry around but it’s not very a. separate
b. outdated
c. practical
2. You should read magazines to keep a. at all times 3. If you
.
d. instant
with fashion.
b. up to date
c. face-to-face
d. going
down the page, you will �ind links to more websites.
a. drag
b. scroll
4. I’m sorry, but may I a. continue 5. I tried to
c. press
d. tap
c. explain
d. interrupt
you for a second?
b. add
him, but he didn’t listen and hit his head on the shelf.
a. care
b. yell
c. beware
6. The use of mobile phones is not a. permitted
in the library. Please go outside.
b. forbidden
7. Eating lots of fruit and vegetables is a. e�fective
c. illegal
a. located
c. protective
c. commonplace
9. The situation is dangerous and requires great b. hazard
10. Maybe we should a. notify
d. inconvenient
on the second �loor.
b. allowed
a. control
d. supposed
to your health.
b. bene�icial
8. The museum shop is
d. warn
d. mentioned
.
c. caution
d. manner
John’s parents that he isn’t feeling well.
b. mention
c. refer
d. complain
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1.
gossip portable
foreigner time-saving generation difference
Walter was a(n)
in the country, with little knowledge of the language.
2. These clothes belong to an older 3. It’s pretty rude to
. about other people.
4. We usually bring a(n) 5. With this
TV whenever we go camping in the countryside. device you will have more time to relax and enjoy your spare time.
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progress against crossroads
on the new swimming pool.
7. The tra��ic lights at the
near my �lat don’t work.
8. Some people can’t tell the
between the colours red and orange.
9. I want to become a nurse but I don’t like the idea of working night 10. Stealing is
the law.
.
Test - Module 5
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Complete with who , which, that , whose or where. If they can be omitted, put them in brackets. 1.
That’s the annoying man
2. I have a friend
was whistling during the �ilm. second language is Swahili.
3. Ballswaith House,
Lord Angleford used to live, is now a museum.
4. A tablet is a device 5. Mr Foster, 6. This is the road 7. The person 8. ‘Co�fee Beans’, 9. Mary Rogers,
you can easily carry around with you. lives on the �ifth �loor, is a lawyer. leads to the park in Lormont Road. I spoke to on the phone earlier told me to come here. is a new café in my neighbourhood, makes the best cappuccino in town. new book I have just �inished reading, is a famous writer. writer.
10. I want to go to the ice cream parlour
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we used to go when we were kids.
B. Join the following sentences using who , which, whose or where. Add commas where necessary. very expensive. 1. This dress is made of silk. It is very
reporter. She works for the Daily News. 2. My cousin is a reporter.
3. Fiona is my best friend. Her husband is a quali�ied chef.
4. This is the storage cabinet. We keep the cleaning products in here.
5. Mrs Gibson is a PE teacher. She gave me permission to leave.
6. These are the items. You are required to take them with you.
Listening Listen to people talking in four different situations and answer the questions. 1. What does the woman want to do?
3. What is compulsory for the visitors?
a. deactivate her account
a. wearing a helmet
b. send a photo
b. using the emergency exits
c. install a program
c. evacuating the building site
2. Which of the following does the woman mention?
4. How was the man trying to get the woman’s
a. drive over the bridge to La ngford Road
attention?
b. walk along Bridge Street and take the �irst right
a. by using gestures
c. drive along Bridge Street and take the second right
b. by whistling
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Test - Module 5
intermediate B1
Reading Read the texts and answer the questions below. Write D for Daniel, N for Nancy or P for Philip.
I spend a lot of my spare time on social media sites. I’ve got an account on many di�ferent ones because they help me stay in touch with my friends as well as meet new people with similar interests to mine. Actually, I don’t even use my phone to contact them that often anymore, because I am always online on a social media site. Additionally, these sites are great for organising events. My cousin managed to inform people about a charity event in our town using just socia l media. me dia. Over 30 0 pe ople attended the event. It was amazing!
1. Who mentions that social media sites can have their good and bad points?
2. Who uses social media sites mostly to socialise with friends? how a family 3. Who disagrees with how member uses social media sites? the dangers of using 4. Who refers to the social media sites? ways of 5. Who prefers using other ways communication?
Daniel
I’m not a fan of social networking sites. In fact, I haven’t got an account on any one of them! I don’t want to put my personal information online for everyone to see and I don’t understand why other people haven’t got a problem with that. There are also a lot of viruses you can get from these sites that can damage your computer. Call me old-fashioned, but I actually enjoy talking on the phone with my friends and meeting them face-to-face. It seems to me that sending an online message just isn’t the same!
Social media sites are pretty popular nowadays. So like everyone else, I use them to communicate with friends and play online games. H owever, owever, the main reason I use them is to get information about news and events. They are pretty practical, but I think that some people overdo it and spend too much time on them. My sister, for example, constantly checks her online accounts and posts status updates about what she’s doing. I’ve told her a million times: nobody cares that you just had a sandwich!
Nancy
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Writing Below is part of an email you have received from a friend. Write a reply.
I’m so excited about finally coming to visit you! I’m going to arrive by train on Monday morning. I know you’re working. I want to go shopping in the city centre for a while. So, just let me know where and when you want wa nt to t o meet up. Also, tell me how ho w to get there, because you know me – I haven’t got a GPS!
intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Choose a, b, c or d. 1. Debbie, it is your a. awareness 2. George
b. responsibility
c. response
d. popularity
c. intended
d. revealed
c. of
d. with
c. accomplished
d. worked out
me for something I didn’t do.
a. blamed 3. All
to keep your room clean.
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b. risked all, we had a great time yesterday. yesterday.
a. in
b. out
4. Emily
her goal and became a reporter. reporter.
a. gained
b. set
5. Everyone was surprised by the team’s unexpected a. concept 6. The
b. mission
.
c. victory
d. conclusion
c. height
d. speed
of that building is remarkable.
a. growth
b. altitude
7. A �ire�ighter’s job is pretty a. energising
b. demanding
8. I think my niece Tina is very a. realistic 9. After his
, so not many people are able to do it.
c. appealing
d. satisfying
c. secure
d. mature
for her age.
b. extensive
to �inish the marathon, he never took part in a race again.
a. relief
b. disappointment
10. Did you see the news? A bear a. escaped
c. lack
d. failure
from the zoo!
b. maintained
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1.
The waiter’s behaviour was very
. I’m not eating here again.
2. You have to get over your
and do your homework.
3. Lake Baikal in southern Russia has a
of about 5,300 ft.
4. My grandmother was known for her 5. Dan was 6. That is a very 7. On second
.
solution. It won’t work.
DEEP
WILLING PRACTICAL
, let’s go out tonight.
THINK
but very eager to learn.
EXPERIENCED
.
CREATIVE
9. If you want to take up art, you need to have 10. My grandmother can’t read or write. She’s
LAZY
KIND
to help me so I did everything by myself.
8. My new colleague is
PROFESSIONAL
.
LITERATE
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Test - Module 6
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Complete the dialogues with the Future will , the Future be g oing to, the Present Simple or the Future Perfect of the verbs in brackets. 1. A: Ken, 1
you
(do) me a favour, favour, please?
B: Sure! A: I 2
(cook) dinner later for a few of my friends but I haven’t got any chicken.
B: OK. I 3
(go) to the supermarket after I 4
(get) o�f work.
2. A: Any plans for tomorrow? B: Well, my cousins from London are here and we 5
(visit) the National Museum. We’ve
arranged to meet at 10 a.m. Would you like to join us?
A: Unfortunately, I can’t. I’m very busy with my new project. When 6
they
(leave)?
B: I’m not sure, but they 7
(return) to London by Friday.
A: That’s too soon. I 8
(not manage) to see them by then.
B: Maybe next time they come. 3. A: The meeting starts at 8 p.m. so I 9
probably
B: I’m exhausted, so by the time you 10
(arrive), I 11
A: OK, then. I 12
(see) you at breakfast.
(get) home late. (fall) asleep.
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If you go to the supermarket,
(you / get) some milk?
2. What would you do if you
(win) a million pounds?
You should go to the mechanic if your car 3. You
4. I 5. Stan 6. I
(join) a football team if I had some spare time. (not pass) unless he studies harder. (go) to the doctor if I were you.
7. When you
(press) the button, the machine starts working.
8. If the children 9. If I 10. If Nancy
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(break) down again.
(not follow) the rules, they’ll get in trouble. (can) drive, I wouldn’t have to take the bus. (not live) near work, she would be late every day.
Listening Listen to a conversation between two friends and write T for True or F for False. 1. Mark has wanted to quit his job for a few years now. 2. Mark feels insecure about leaving his job. 3. John is inexperienced in running a café. 4. John is unemployed at the moment.
Test - Module 6
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and write T for True, F for False or NM for Not Mentioned.
Yuri Gagarin
Yuri Gagarin was born in the village of Klushino in 1934, but grew up in the nearby town of Gzhatsk. After graduating, he joined the air force where he �lew MiG�15 jet planes. In 1960 Gagarin was chosen as one of the 20 pilots to join the space programme.
The pilots went through tough physical training and psychological tests to see whether they would be able to take part in the Vostok programme which was designed to send the �irst human into space. Gagarin performed well in training and was very popular with his fellow cosmonauts. When they were asked who they would like to see �ly �irst, all but three said Gagarin. It also helped that he was only 5 ft 2 in tall, as there was little space in the Vostok 1 capsule. On 12th April 1961, Gagarin made history as the �irst human to travel to space, and the �irst to orbit earth. The mission was a complete success and Gagarin became an instant worldwide celebrity and travelled to Germany, Germany, Canada, Egypt, Japan and Finland. Later he returned to Star City in Moscow where the Vostok programme had begun. He spent seven years working on a spacecraft that could be used many times.
always wanted wanted to 1. Gagarin had always travel to space.
2. Gagarin’s height made it di��icult for him to �ly in the Vostok 1 capsule.
3. In 1961 Gagarin accomplished something nobody else had until then.
4. Gagarin died in space. 5. Armstrong and Aldrin were on the Vostok programme along with Gagarin.
O��icials of the Vostok programme programme didn’t allow Gagarin to �ly planes for many years after his space voyage, because they were worried about losing their hero in an accident. However, However, on 27 th March 1968 he was on a routine training �light with another �light instructor, when his plane crashed and he died. After his death, Gagarin was honoured in a variety of di�ferent ways. The town where he grew up was renamed Gagarin, coins were made with his face on them, and statues were created not only in Russia but all over the world. But perhaps the biggest honour was when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin �lew to the moon in 1969, and left a leather bag with medals commemorating Gagarin on the surface.
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What are the advantages and disadvantages of working out at a gym?
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Vocabulary Choose a, b, c or d. 1. 1. You paid £500 for that? You must be a. apart a. apart
b. away b. away
2. It was rude of George to a. say
b. tell
b. reserve b. reserve
c. gossip
d. yell
c. remind c. remind
d. con�irm
.
b. measures
5. The mud
d. out d. out
her one o’clock o’clock appointment with the doctor.
a. inform 4. I want a �latmate so we can share the
c. o�f c. o�f
Sam o�f like that.
3. Mrs Benson called to
a. services
of your mind!
c. expenses
d. belongings
c. hurt c. hurt
d. injured
Sandra’s favourite shoes.
a. ruined
b. harmed b. harmed
6. 6. Vicky really
Mandy’s help, so she bought her a gift.
a. appreciated a. appreciated
b. admired b. admired
7. It took me three weeks to a. prove
c. endured
d. observed
c. treat c. treat
d. recover
from my injuries.
b. remain b. remain
8. A: The engine of my car is making a strange noise and I don’t know what to do. B: Just take it to a(n) a. consultant a. consultant
. b. vet
9. Mark was
c. engineer
because nobody in the restaurant spoke English and he was unable to communicate.
a. pleased a. pleased
b. fascinated b. fascinated
10. Nathan was so good at his job that he got a. rented
b. hired
c. frustrated c. frustrated
d. abandoned
c. �ired
d. promoted d. promoted
.
11. The problem of air pollution is especially serious in a. rural
b. suburb
areas.
c. urban
12. Before you enter the building site, read these instructions. It’s for your own a. maintenance
b. protection
13. There was a(n)
b. delay b. delay
14. I almost forgot to
b. reveal
16. Harry is a(n)
b. did
c. arrival c. arrival
d. overtime
c. refer
d. express
b. honest
17. James is very ambitious. He will de�initely a. obtain 18. The dentist asked his a. participant 19. We went on a(n)
c. put
d. got
person. He has never lied in his life.
a. spontaneous
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d. warning
a bad impression because he was late for the meeting.
a. made
a. voyage
.
that I’ll be a little late tomorrow. tomorrow.
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d. suburban
to my �light and I missed an important meeting.
a. departure
15. Frank
d. mechanic d. mechanic
b. do
c. rational
d. courageous
his goals. c. achieve
d. get
into pick up the phone. b. attendant
c. contestant
d. assistant
to the desert while we were in Egypt. b. excursion
c. expedition
d. cruise
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with cleaning up after my �latmate all the time!
a. in
b. on
c. up
21. 21. The police asked the eyewitness for a(n) a. application
b. cramped
23. Jack’s computer got a virus and suddenly a. crashed
b. deactivated
24. Anthony is very
b. immature
25. 25. I thought that the a. highlight
b. opportunity
a. away
d. luxurious
c. dropped
d. damaged
!
c. irrelevant
d. impractical
c. wonder
d. impression
by noon, otherwise we’ll have to pay extra. b. in
c. out
d. up
c. getting
d. hearing
you. What do you mean?
a. catching
b. following
28. The plane crash survivor a. slid
through the desert because he had injured his leg.
b. �loated
c. dragged
d. crawled
about Ian’s success. I’m sure he’ll accomplish all his goals.
a. doubt
b. concept
30. It’s rude to make fun a. of
c. awareness
d. thought
c. with
d. for
c. give
d. keep
other people. b. to
all my secrets to my older sister.
a. tell
b. say
The young girl woke up because of the loud 32. 32. The a. breeze 33. The exam was very a. unappealing
b. lightning
a. fear 35. You can adjust the
. c. thunder
d. shower
so many of the students failed. b. demanding
34. William started shaking with
a. height
c. furnished
of our trip was our visit to the castle.
26. We need to check
31. I always
d. description
for his age. He really needs to grow up!
a. unsuitable
29. 29. I have no
c. announcement
! Do you really need all the things in here?
a. spacious
27. I’m not
of the man.
b. explanation
22. 22. This room is
d. over
b. shock
c. unreliable
d. illiterate
when he saw the bear coming towards him. c. anxiety
d. caution
of the bicycle seat if you want to. b. depth
c. weight
d. growth
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Midterm Test Test - Modules 1-6
intermediate B1
Grammar Choose a, b, c or d. 1.
Paul,
works in the restaurant across the street, is moving to Brazil next week.
a. who a. who
b. where
2. I found a wallet while I
b. was walking
b. used to go
4. Sam
a. would
c. has graduated
a. for
8. I can’t come over for dinner today because I b. had to
You 9. You
c. the last bus leaves
d. does the last bus leave
c. from
d. before
work till late. c. have to
d. ought
be tired. You’ve You’ve been working overtime all week.
a. should 10. That
b. could b. could
c. must
d. will
Mr Smith because he’s in Rome at the moment.
a. could be 11. Fay
b. must be
c. mustn’t be
d. can’t be
camel before.
a. has never eaten 12. How much
b. has never been eating c. never eats
d. was never eating
for that jacket? It’s really nice.
a. you did pay
b. you paid
c. did you pay
d. you pay
c. have been trying
d. ’m trying
c. that
d. whose
c. going to paint
d. ’m painting
to reach Robert for days now.
a. tried
b. have tried
14. That’s the house a. which
I grew up. b. where
my �lat this weekend. Will you help?
a. paint
b. ’ll paint
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d. ought
1997. 1997.
b. since
a. need
c. need ?
a. will the last bus leave b. leaves the last bus 7. Natalie has been working as a teacher
d. graduates
stay at home today. today.
b. had better
6. Would you please inform me what time
17. Wendy
b. will study
harder. c. would study
d. study
an email when her computer crashed.
a. sends 18. I
d. was going
from university and now he is sending CVs to various companies.
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c. is going
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c. used to walk
jogging every day and he also played basketball once a week.
a. goes
13. I
d. that
in the park.
a. walked 3. Mike
c. which
b. has sent
c. was sending
d. sent
to break the record for the 100 metres since I was a child.
a. been wanting 19. Tina was a. the most
b. have wanted
c. was wanting
d. wanted
quali�ied applicant of all, so she got the job. b. more and more
c. more
d. the d. the more
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into the house, I knew that something was wrong.
a. walked a. walked
b. have walked
21. The students
c. was walking
b. that
c. who they
d. which
c. won’t rain
d. doesn’t rain
c. that
d. which
, we’ll have a barbecue.
a. didn’t rain
b. wouldn’t rain
23. That’s the man
car I bought.
a. who
b. whose
24. Sandy would open up a café if she a. has
the chance.
b. had
25. You
c. will have
d. would have
to your boss like that. Now you’ve lost your job.
a. can’t talk
b. shouldn’t talk
26. My sister
c. can’t have talked
d. shouldn’t have talked
c. will cook
d. is cooking
c. much more
d. as
dinner by the time we arrive.
a. cooked
b. will have cooked
27. My new job is
interesting than my old one.
a. most
b. much
28. If I were you, I
a hard hat; construction sites are dangerous.
a. will wear 29. What
b. wear
c. would wear
d. have worn
c. you c. you see
d. saw you
c. most successful
d. successfully
when you opened the door?
a. you saw
b. did you see
30. The �ire�ighters evacuated the building a. successful 31. Iris
d. have been walking
took part in the recycling programme will all receive an award.
a. whose 22. If it
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b. more successful
.
what you mean. Why don’t you try to explain it to her again?
a. isn’t understanding 32. Vicky’s late. She
b. don’t understand
c. doesn’t understand
d. she doesn’t understand
c. may not have missed
d. may have missed
c. will have bought
d. am buying
the bus.
a. can miss
b. may not miss
33. A: We have run out of milk again. B: I
some on my way back from work.
a. will buy
b. buy
34. There is something wrong with the washing machine a. that bought 35. Victor is
b. which b. which bought
. Can you call the technician?
c. we c. we bought
d. where we bought
c. more sociable
d. sociable
as his brother. brother. He is very shy. shy.
a. not as sociable
b. as sociable
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Midterm Test Test - Modules 1-6
intermediate B1
Listening Listen to people talking in five different situations and answer the questions. Choose picture a, b or c. 1. What does the woman advise the man to do?
a
b
c
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
c
a
b
c
2. What was the woman’s previous home like?
a 3. What will the weather be like tomorrow?
4. How did the woman travel?
5. Where did the man go hiking?
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Reading Read and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
Saved by a dolphin
by Jack Webster
Whenever I find some spare time, I like to go fishing. Unlike most of my friends, I like to go fishing alone so I can enjoy the peace and quiet. Once, I was out fishing from about 4 a.m. to around 10 a.m. I had caught plenty of fish so I decided to take a little break. I put on my headphones and just sat back to enjoy the music and the fresh air. I was so relaxed that I must have fallen asleep, because I have no idea how my boat overturned. When I came up to the surface, the water all around me was red.
‘Sharks can smell blood!’ I thought. I checked to see if my head was injured because it hurt, but it wasn’t. As I was trying to see where the blood was coming from, I spotted something moving under the
water. I quickly swam to my boat and attempted to turn it over but it was no use. Suddenly, I felt something touch me on my arm. I couldn’t help but scream. I turned around and saw the fish that I had caught earlier floating on the surface. I felt relieved the blood wasn’t mine. However, that wasn’t going to stop the creature below me.
1. What was Jack doing when the boat overturned? a. enjoying the view b. listening to music c. �ishing d. sleeping 2. Where did the blood come from? a. his head b. his arm c. the �ish water d. the creature in the water 3. What did Jack do when he saw the dolphin? a. He a. He pushed it.
All of a sudden, sudden , something rose to the surface. I was scared stiff! To
b. He b. He went in the same direction.
my surprise and relief, it was a dolphin, which started pushing me
c. c. He screamed.
away from the boat. I found it strange, but decided to let the dolphin guide me. I didn’t feel very safe around all that blood anyway. As I was swimming away, the dolphin pushed me even harder and then I heard
from it. d. He swam away from 4. How did the dolphin help Jack?
a loud splashing noise. I turned around and saw a shark eating my
a. It kept the shark away.
fish. I couldn’t believe my eyes! I started shaking with fear, knowing
b. It showed the other boat where Jack was.
that I was next. The dolphin pushed me again to start swimming, and that’s when I realised what it was doing. After what seemed like forever, I saw a fishing boat and started waving and yelling, but nobody heard or saw me. Then I saw something remarkable. The
c. It guided Jack to shore.
dolphin swam towards the fishing boat and began jumping out of the water. water. It got their attention and led them to me. I couldn’t believe it. I was safe! Since my narrow escape, I have come up with the idea to start an organisation to help protect dolphins. I am very excited and hope that I will have set up the organisation organisation by the end of the month. My brother, who I always go fishing with since that day, is helping me out. He’s really looking forward to saving dolphins, too.
d. all d. all of the above 5. What is true about Jack? a. He has never been �ishing alone since the accident. b. He b. He has started an organisation that protects dolphins. from c. He tries to help dolphins escape from di�ferent dangers. d. none d. none of the above
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Writing You have received the following email from a friend. Write a reply.
Hi! Guess what! I’ve just found out about this great volunteer programme at a children’s hospital in the city centre. It’s a great opportunity to help children and it’s really easy to get there with public transport. I know that you want to do volunteer work so I thought you would be interested in doing this with me. The only problem is that if we want to take part in this programme we need to inform them ahead of time about the hours and the days that we are available. We also need to tell them which months we are interested in volunteering for. So, what do you say?
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Complete with the correct prepositions. 1. I don’t mind the headaches. I just can’t cope 2. The village really bene�ited 3. I insist
the nausea.
having running water. water.
paying for the meal.
4. Two cheetahs escaped
the zoo last night.
5. The police have tried talking to the two men, but they just won’t cooperate 6. I’d like to congratulate you
them.
winning �irst prize in the photography competition.
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B. Choose a, b, c or d. 1. The climbers kept climbing up the mountain. They wanted to reach the a. peak
b. gulf
2. Suzanne was angry when Wayne a. struggled
before it got dark.
c. canal
d. range
over a glass of orange juice on her new rug.
b. rushed
c. attacked
3. We take many things, like running water or electricity, for
d. knocked
and forget that some people haven’t got access to
them.
a. granted
b. obvious
4. The purpose of this talk is to a. link
7. I know for a a. doubt
b. limited
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d. raise
c. �ilthy
d. extinct
out of the window.
b. gazing
c. relying
d. increasing
that Josie drove to work yesterday morning.
b. fact
8. The number of students at our school has a. died
c. consume
on the living room �loor and called a doctor.
6. When I entered the room, Mary was a. heading
d. fact
awareness of endangered species in Asia.
b. grab
We found Mr Collins 5. We
a. unconscious
c. instant
c. certain
d. sure
c. decreased
d. sunk
this year. year.
b. depended
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C. Match the adjectives 1-7 with the strong adjectives a-g. 1. small
5. unhappy
a. thrilled
e. miserable
2. angry
6. big
b. furious
f. fascinating
3. excited
7. scared
c. gigantic
g. terri�ied
4. interesting
d. tiny
Test - Module 7
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Complete with the Past Simple, the Past Perfect Simple or the Past Perfect Progressive of the verbs in brackets. 1. By 4 p.m. I
(feel) exhausted. I
I
(shop) since 10 a.m.
(be) pleased with myself, though, because I
(buy) a
beautiful, cheap pair of boots.
2. By the time Wendy
(get) to the bus stop, the bus
3. Isabel
(leave).
(wait) for half an hour when the waiter �inally
(take)
her order.
4. Oliver and Fred really
(enjoy) the museum. They
(not be)
there before.
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B. Complete using a, an , the or - . 1.
Tasmania is
island just o�f
coast of
Australia.
2.
�ish in
3.
Andes is
longest mountain range in
world.
4. In all countries,
police o��icers usually wear
uniforms.
lake near my house are really big.
5. Last Sunday we went on they went straight to
day trip. When we got back home, the children were so exhausted bed.
Listening Listen to a radio interview and answer the questions. Choose a, b or c. 1. Where did the �lood take place? a. in the town where Tim lives
3. What did Tim do when he saw that the house had �looded?
Tim lives b. at a river near where Tim
a. He climbed up onto the roof.
Tim’s uncle has a house c. in the village where Tim’s
b. He went back to the bedroom. c. He tried to go downstairs.
2. What is true about Tim on the night of the �lood? a. He drove through the storm.
4. Why didn’t Tim speak to the emergency services?
b. He ate something and went to bed.
a. The phone wasn’t working.
because of the storm. c. He woke up because
b. He heard them coming. c. He decided to shout for help instead.
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Test - Module 7
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
My Dead Sea Experience by Je�f Gibbs I had been to Jordan a few times and I always enjoyed myself. On my last visit, I decided to go to the Dead Sea, a place I had always wanted to visit. The Dead Sea has been attracting visitors for thousands of years. The shoreline of the Dead Sea is the lowest point on earth not covered by water, and the salt and minerals in the water are supposed to be very good for your skin and health in general. Arriving there, I noticed that all the rocks on the beach were covered in salt. I immediately understood where the Dead Sea gets its name from. The water has 30% salt so no plants or animals can survive. There was a sign saying ‘NO DIVING’ and ‘SWIM ON YOUR BACK’, but I thought they were warnings for people who couldn’t swim. I soon realised that you don’t need to be able swim in the Dead Sea. In fact, swimming isn’t really possible, as floating is all you can do. But it is a very pleasant experience, and I could see why people compare it to floating in space. It was a very hot day and lying on the water was very relaxing. However, I soon started getting hot lying on my back, as the water wasn’t exactly cool. So, I decided to turn over. Big mistake! My head went under, and I took in a mouthful of water. It tasted disgusting, but that wasn’t my main problem. My eyes were stinging! I was almost blind from the tears, and I ran out to the fresh water showers nearby to wash the salt out. A group of Tunisian tourists thought it was hilarious, but it took me a while to see the funny side. They came out to make sure I was OK, and advised me to take a mud bath. I wasn’t sure in the beginning, but they persuaded me it was worth it, and they were right. r ight. It felt amazing, and after the evening sun had dried the mud, I went back into the sea to wash it off, making sure I stayed on my back this time.
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NOT true about the Dead 1. What is NOT Sea?
a. It has been a popular place for a long time. b. There is no place on land lower than its shoreline. c. It didn’t use to be covered with water in the past. d. People believe its salt and minerals are good for you. 2. Why didn’t the writer swim in the Dead Sea? a. because of the signs b. because he didn’t know how c. because he found �loating more pleasant d. because there was too much salt in the water 3. Why did the writer get out of the water? a. because he got salt water in his eyes b. because he swallowed some salt water c. because he wanted a shower to cool down d. because he didn’t like the temperature of the water 4. What did the Tunisian tourists do? a. They laughed at the writer when he was taking a mud bath. b. They advised the writer to take a mud bath to help his eyes. c. They persuaded the writer to try something he didn’t really want to do. d. They advised the writer to avoid doing something.
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Writing Write a story beginning with the following sentence.
Jumping off the waterfall seemed like a good idea at the time. Your story must include: • a map • some rope
M T e s o d t u l e 8
intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Match the words 1-8 with the words a-h. 1. acid
5. global
a. dioxide
e. drink
2. alternative
6. immune
b. warming
f. pressure
3. carbonated
7. toxic
c. energy
g. system
4. carbon
8. blood
d. waste
h. rain
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B. Complete the sentences with the words in the box. cut down on
closed down
result in
speed up
point out
1. You can’t go to the supermarket down the street. It 2. If we just
stick to
ended up
looked into
about a month ago.
the plan, everything will be alright.
3. We were late and we
missing our �light.
4. I would like to
the dangers of careless driving, so please pay attention.
5. Bobby
carbohydrates because he wanted to lose weight.
6. If you want to �inish before noon, you should 7. I
things
a bit.
the issue and I found an easy solution.
8. Deforestation can
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global warming.
C. Choose a, b, c or d. 1. He became a vegan, so he cut meat and dairy products completely a. out
b. down
c. from
Unfortunately, in many countries water is 2. Unfortunately,
a. a�fordable 3. I think the
d. away
and people have to walk for miles to �ind it.
b. expanding
c. scarce
d. devastating
caused by vehicles in the city is becoming worse and worse.
a. smog 4. We
of his diet.
b. dust
c. gas
d. threat
c. produced
d. discovered
a hidden cave while hiking in the mountains.
a. created
b. invented
5. Vegetables like aubergines and a. apricots
are good for you.
b. oatmeal
c. calcium
d. cauli�lower
6. Improving your eating habits and increasing physical activity are ways to a. function
b. replace
7. I hope this piece of cheesecake is low in a. calories 8. Food and a. materials
b. minerals
c. prevent
10. There are many a. vendors
d. exclude
. I’m on a diet.
c. vitamins
d. grains
c. substances
d. chemicals
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b. beverages
9. New measures are being taken to help with the problem of tra��ic a. completion
obesity.
b. congestion
c. criticism
in the city.
d. attack
outside the stadium selling sandwiches and other street food.
b. monuments
c. enemies
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Test - Module 8
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Rewrite the sentences using the Passive Voice. Start with the words given. 1. People believe that she is a great scientist. It
2. The students have planted trees around the school. Trees centre. 3. They are building a new museum in the town centre. A new museum
4. They gave Tom an award. Tom tomorrow. 5. We should pay the electricity bill by tomorrow. The electricity bill
6. Our company will hold a charity event next week. A charity event fossil fuels cause global warming. warming. 7. Scientists say that fossil Fossil fuels
8. We paint our �lat every year.
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Our �lat
B. Circle the correct words. 1. Anybody can take / can be taken part in the race. yesterday. 2. The residents were being cleaned / were cleaning up the beach yesterday.
3. Sugar considers / is considered to be harmful to our teeth. 4. Many houses have damaged / have been damaged by the �loods in the area. tomorrow, so let us know what time you’ll be there. 5. The furniture may deliver / may be delivered to your home tomorrow,
6. At this hotel, they serve / are served breakfast from 6 to 9 a.m. 7. The boots I’m wearing made / were made in Italy.
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8. All the employees will invite / will be invited to attend the lecture.
Listening Listen and match the speakers 1-4 with the statements a-e. There is one extra statement which you do not need to use.
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a. You don’t have to change your whole life to do something for the environment. b. I try to live an environmentally-friendly lifestyle. c. Sometimes trying too hard to protect the environment can make the problem worse.
Speaker 3 Speaker 4
d. I don’t think we should worry about the environment. e. We must protect the environment for the bene�it of our health as well.
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Test - Module 8
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and write RC for Rocking Chair, MS for Musical Safety or SS for Sunny Security.
Green Inventions The number of electronic devices that exist is massive and new devices are being invented all the time. But do we ever stop to think if all these devices are environmentally-friendly environmentally-frien dly and whether we are harming the environment for our ‘comfort’? Well, luckily, more and more people going ‘green’. ‘green’. As a result, many new green inventions are being made. Here are just a few of the latest.
Rocking Chair Ch air This green invention allows you to produce energy while sitting and relaxing. All you need to do is rock back and forth to produce energy from your movement. All this energy can then be used to power electronic devices such as mobile phones and laptops. You just plug in the devices to a USB connection which is located on the rocking chair. It’s ideal for public places where people need to wait for a long time.
1. This invention is ideal for active people. 2. You can charge your gadgets while using this invention. 3. This invention doesn’t need you to keep moving so that it can produce energy. 4. You may �ind this invention at airports and train stations. 5. This invention can also keep you safe from injury.
Musical Safety This helmet has speakers inside it and is perfect for cyclists, skateboarders, snowboarders and anyone else who wants to listen to music but doesn’t want to use headphones. You don’t need to use batteries or charge it before you leave your house because it uses your movement to produce energy so that it can work. All you have to do is choose your favourite music and just keep moving. This way you can be safe, have fun and listen to music at the same time!
Sunny Security Secu rity Most security systems use a lot of energy, but not Sunny Security. This invention can power itself. All it needs is the sun. It has solar panels which collect energy from the sun so you don’t have to worry about wasting any electricity for it to work. Also, the alarm is just as loud as any ordinary alarm system so you will definitely hear it!
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Writing Write an essay on the following topic:
Cars should be banned from the city centre. Do you agree? score
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Choose a, b, c, or d. 1. I’m afraid this particular model is out of a. cash
.
b. sale
2. You should
c. budget
d. stock
everything into consideration before you make a decision.
a. take
b. give
3. Her �irst
c. make
d. look
c. preference
d. factor
when she saw the bear was to run.
a. instinct
b. pick
4. That watch is really nice and look at how cheap it is. It’s a a. steal
b. rip-o�f
5. Betty absolutely
graphic novels.
a. pretends
b. appeals
6. Advertisements can easily a. analyse
c. fortune
d. sale
c. adores
d. tends
c. in�luence
d. combine
c. autobiographies
d. �iction
the choices we make.
b. question
7. I don’t like reading
.
. I like true stories.
a. biographies
b. chapters
8. The book was very appealing because it had a. vivid
descriptions of the places and characters.
b. ongoing
c. classic
d. dull
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B. Complete with the correct form of the words in capitals. 1. I think you’ve
my name. It’s with a double ‘b’.
2. Your father would 3. Victor
SPELL
of your rude behavi our.
APPROVE
his car keys and now he can’t �ind them.
4. I didn’t buy the book because there was a(n)
PLACE
queue at the till and
I didn’t have time to wait.
END
5. It isn’t right to
older people.
There’s a problem with the 6. There’s
RESPECT
connection on my laptop.
WIRE
me. I told her to come to the 3 rd �loor, not the 2 nd .
7. She must have
UNDERSTAND
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C. Complete with the words in the box. There are two extra words which you do not need to use. broke
gag
beanbags
browsed
tricky
spare
bombarded
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of skills that will be useful for this job.
6. If you could 7. Britney
complaint
range
at this time of the month.
about the service at this restaurant.
5. This crossword is pretty
accent
me with spam.
3. I’d like to make a(n)
. I don’t think I’ll be able to �inish it. me some cash, I could buy that game console. around the shop for a while, but she didn’t buy anything.
8. We haven’t got many chairs, but you can sit on one of those 9. I can’t understand Diane very well. She has a strong Australian
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.
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Test - Module 9
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. 1. Charlie enjoys
(travel) but he can’t stand
2. It was kind of you
(lend) me your car for tonight.
3. My best friend made me 4. It’s no use
(go) anywhere by car.
(promise) not to tell her secret to anyone. (call) him on his mobile phone. He left it at home.
5. A: I don’t know how
(use) this gadget.
B: Read the instruction manual
(get) an idea.
6. Mark wants
(work) abroad so he’s thinking of
Tina’s not old enough 7. Tina’s
(move) to Poland.
(drive). She has to wait till she’s sixteen.
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B. Rewrite the sentences starting with the words given. 1. I’d rather eat some ice cream than vegetables. I’d prefer
2. I think it’s a good idea to ask the receptionist for information. How about novels. 3. The teacher said that I should read more novels. The teacher advised
4. Brian doesn’t want to eat at the Chinese restaurant tonight. Brian would rather
5. Making important decisions when there isn’t much time is stressful. It’s stressful
6. Please call me when you get there; don’t forget. Please remember
7. Tony’s parents don’t allow him to drive the car at night. Tony’s parents don’t let
8. If you get seasick so easily, you should try not to travel by ship. You should avoid
Listening Listen to people talking in four different situations and answer the questions. Choose picture a, b or c. 1. What is the woman most likely to buy?
a
b
3. What is the man complaining about?
c
2. What does Pete want to do tonight?
a
b
c
4. How much did the man spend at the supermarket?
£35 £3 5 a
b
c
£40 a
£50 b
c
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Test - Module 9
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and write R for Robert, H for Henry or B for Brian.
I can’t start my day right if I don’t have a nice cup of coffee and about twenty minutes to read the newspaper in the morning. That’s why my daughter bought me an e-reader about a month ago. Initially, I didn’t really use it. It just seemed too complicated. But she kept telling me that it takes about 75,000 trees to print only the Sunday edition of a newspaper. I have to say that that piece of information and the fact that I bought a newspaper every single morning really influenced me. Now I only use my e-reader to read the news. Of course, sometimes I still miss the smell of a newspaper in the morning. Robert, Bradford
I’m really into technology. So, when a new gadget comes out, I rush to get a hold of it as soon as possible. I really believe that they make our lives so much easier. Don’t get me wrong! I also care about the environment, so I always recycle all my old gadgets. Anyway, when the first e-readers appeared, I was really excited and I immediately bought one. I downloaded my favourite books and subscribed to various e-magazines and e-newspapers. But, eventually I became very dissatisfied with it. My battery just kept running out. This is very annoying, especially when you’re in the middle of reading something very interesting. So now I prefer the way I used to read. It’s just simpler.
1. This person uses e-readers because he wants to protect the environment. 2. This person doesn’t read books only on e-readers. 3. This person lost his enthusiasm for e-readers. 4. This person found it di��icult to use his e-reader at the beginning. 5. This person believes that e-readers are more convenient.
Henry, Derby
I must have hundreds of books in my house. I love the idea of holding a paper book in my hands and turning the pages as I read. I love their smell and the way they feel. However, I have to admit that e-readers have certain advantages. They are lighter to carry around and you can have over a hundred books with you at all times. You can even subscribe to your favourite magazines and have access to them whenever you like. Another great thing about them is that you can adjust the size of the letters and make them bigger. Also, you don’t d on’t have to worry wo rry about ab out the l ight in a room being good because the screen is bright enough. This is very important for me, because I have a problem with my eyes and I shouldn’t tire them. I use my e-reader to read e-magazines and for the news, but when it comes to books, most of the time I choose the old-fashioned way. Brian, Dublin
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M T e s o d t u l e 1 0
intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Circle the correct words. 1. Why did you order four pizzas? Are you out of your mind / order ? 2. Stay out of shape / sight while I go and see what’s going on. 3. I would rather talk about the situation in charge / person . sorry, but using my car to drive to Scotland and back is out of the reach / question . 4. I’m sorry,
5. Just try and stay in / out of trouble this time. 6. I love reading books, crime �iction in general / particular .
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7. Steven has been in / out of work since he got �ired last year.
B. Choose a, b, c or d. 1. As we were
through the streets of the town, we got lost.
a. gathering
b. wandering
2. Most of the works of art on a. display
c. approaching
are from local artists.
b. exhibit
3. It’s important to
d. proceeding
c. venue
d. sight
up before you do any physical exercise, so that you don’t injure your muscles.
a. pull
b. warm
c. sign
4. Most of my old university friends lost a. contact
with one another a few years after graduating.
b. temper
c. patience
5. I couldn’t �ind all the ingredients for the cake so I had to a. support
b. summarise
a. one
.
d. improvise
.
b. cause
7. You should water the plants every
d. interest
c. persuade
6. Please donate whatever you can. It’s all for a good a. fund
d. lift
c. donation
d. plan
day in the winter. winter.
b. after
c. other
d. each
C. Complete with the words in the box. mind
wind
stone
whale
kick
1. Tommy and Richard had a
piece
grab
day
of a time at Andy’s house on Saturday night.
2. Has it ever crossed your
that some people might not like your lemon cake?
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supermarket on your way home.
4. Learning to edit photos on the computer was a 5. Do you want to 6. To
of cake.
a bite to eat before we go out? Tom up, I told him he sang like a cat with toothache.
7. My father really gets a 8. That’s great news! You just made my
out of watching my brother play football.
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Test - Module 10
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Rewrite the statements using Reported Speech. 1. ‘I must learn to do a somersault,’ said Ted. Ted said
2. ‘Jenny pulled a muscle at the gym yesterday,’ said Mary. Mary told me
3. ‘I haven’t seen the sequel yet,’ said Nicola. Nicola said
4. ‘We’ll raise a lot of money with the charity event,’ Fiona said to me. Fiona told me week,’ Harry said to Roy. 5. ‘I’m going to start weight training next week,’ Harry informed Roy
6. ‘I may miss lunch because I’ve got an important meeting,’ Annie said.
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B. Rewrite the questions using Reported Speech. 1. ‘When did you buy this video game?’ Fay asked Joanne. Fay asked Joanne morning?’ Linda asked me. 2. ‘Can you help me with the housework tomorrow morning?’ Linda asked me gloves?’ wondered Ethel. 3. ‘Where are my gloves?’ Ethel wondered
4. ‘Have you been waiting long?’ Samantha asked Oliver. Samantha asked Oliver
5. ‘What is Jack doing in the back garden?’ Wayne asked. Wayne wanted to know
6. ‘Does your sister li ke drawing?’ Wendy asked me. Wendy asked me
C. Rewrite the commands and requests using Reported Speech. 1. ‘Take this folder to Mr Jenkins,’ Rick said to Colin. Rick asked Colin
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Test - Module 10
intermediate B1
Listening Listen to two friends talking about university clubs and write T for True or F for False. 1. You have to pay a small fee to j oin clubs at the university. 2. Julie doesn’t want to join the gamers club. 3. Brian has bad memories of playing in a sports team. 4. Julie used to be good at art.
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5. Brian and Julie decide to start their own club.
Reading Read the text and write T for True or F for False.
The Boston Marathon Every year on the third Monday in April, people from all over the world compete in the Boston Marathon. The �irst race was held in 1897, 1897, inspired by the success of the �irst modern-day marathon of the 1896 Summer Olympics. Apart from being the world’s oldest annual marathon, it is also one of six major ones held around the globe. The Boston Marathon was originally a local event, but over the years has attracted a growing number of both professional and amateur runners from all 50 states and over 90 countries. Back in 1897, only 18 people competed; however, nowadays the event attracts an average average of 20,000 participants each year. And, with about 500,000 spectators each year, year, it is also the most popular sporting event in New
1. The �irst modern-day marathon was held in 1897. 2. The Super Bowl is more popular than the Boston Marathon. 3. The Boston Marathon is always held on 19th April. 4. The Boston Marathon has always had races for disabled people. 5. The Boston Marathon starts in Boston city centre.
England and the second biggest single-day sporting event in the US, just behind the Super Bowl. The race is always held on Patriots’ Day, Day, a state holiday in Massachusetts that commemorates the anniversary of the Battles of Lexington and Concord on 19th April, 1775. Until 1969, Patriots’ Day was every 19th of April, whichever day of the week that fell on. However, However, in 1969 the holiday (and the Boston Marathon itself) was moved to the third Monday in April, now known as ‘Marathon Monday’ by local residents. The Boston Marathon even o�fers the challenge to disabled people. In 1975, the Boston Marathon became the �irst major marathon to include a wheelchair race. In addition to this, it also has a race for the blind and visually impaired. The Boston Marathon is a di��icult race and consists of 26 miles and 385 yards of winding, hilly suburban roads, as well as the busy city streets of Boston city centre, where the �inish line is located at Copley S quare near the Boston Public Library.
Writing Write an article about an event that you attended and enjoyed. Give information about the event, as well as your opinion.
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u d o M
Vocabulary A. Choose a, b, c or d. 1. The �ire gave a warm
to the room.
a. spectacle
b. explosion
c. glow
d. sunlight
2. Your headaches might get better if you start a special medical a. adjustment
b. treatment
3. We have been
.
c. symptom
d. e�fect
c. committing
d. scheduling
this moment for a long time.
a. aiming
b. anticipating
4. I think you should
a doctor about your sleep disorder. disorder.
a. advise
b. consult
5. If you’re tired, why don’t you a. have
d. recommend
c. receive
d. get
a nap?
b. sleep
Lately, Katie seems 6. Lately,
c. cure
. We should do something to cheer her up.
a. delightful
b. outrageous
7. We should try to solve this problem a. with
c. inadequate
d. depressed
c. for
d. about
all costs.
b. at
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B. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the phrasal verbs in the box. There are two phrasal verbs which you do not need to use. fall behind
give up
meet up
stay up
1. That was a nice story. Did you 2. After I
hung up
figure out
it
sleep in
keep up
?
, I realised I had forgotten to tell Sally something and dialled her number again.
3. No matter what I said, I couldn’t persuade her to change her mind, so in the end I 4. I
make up
.
late last night and now I’m exhausted.
5. I can’t
how this machine works. Can you help me?
6. If you
the hard work, you’ll soon get a promotion.
7. Mark is spending too much time playing sports and he’s started to
in his school work.
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. appearance at the job interview.
3. Peter decided to �ind out more about his 4. We had a
ASTONISH PROFESSION
new neighbour.
MYSTERY
time at camp this summer.
DELIGHT
5. I knew she would react like that. She is so 6. He scored 25 points in one game? That’s
.
PREDICT
!
IMPRESS
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Test - Module 11
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Rewrite the sentences using the words given. 1. Despite having a cold, Betty went to work.
ALTHOUGH
Betty went to work
2. Even though I was tired, I couldn’t sleep.
IN SPITE OF
I couldn’t sleep
3. Clark wrote the dentist’s address down in order to remember it.
SO THAT
Clark wrote the dentist’s address down
4. We stayed in the car until the rain stopped because we didn’t want to get wet.
IN ORDER
We stayed in the car until the rain stopped
5. Penny wants to join a gym so that she can stay in shape.
SO AS
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Penny wants to join a gym
B. Complete the sentences with all, both, neither, nor, none, either, or. 1.
Melissa
2.
of my classmates did their homework. I was the only one who did.
3. We can
Ti�fany liked the cake I made. They thought it wasn’t sweet enough.
have a sandwich
a salad. Which do you prefer?
4. My brother speaks two foreign languages and he learnt
of them at secondary school.
of them is a doctor. Kevin is a teacher and Cynthia is a lawyer.
5.
6. Mark has got lots of friends, but 7. You can
lie to Julie
8. This race is for 9. I buy
live in his neighbourhood. tell her the truth. It’s up to you to choose.
amateurs and professionals.
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my clothes during the sales. I can’t a�ford to shop at any other time.
Listening Listen to people talking in four different situations and answer the questions. 1. What was the woman doing before she had the nightmare?
to pick him up? 3. Why is the man calling his friend to
a. His headlights aren’t working.
a. sur�ing the Net
b. He’s injured.
b. watching a �ilm
c. He got a �lat tyre.
c. reading a book 4. What does the woman think they saw in the sky? 2. What is the student su�fering from?
a. an aeroplane
a. lack of sleep
b. the Big Dipper
b. lack of concentration
c. a comet
c. stress
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Test - Module 11
intermediate B1
Reading Read the text and write T for True or F for False.
Endle End less ss days, days , Endle End less ss night nig hts s In most parts of the world, the endless cycle of day and night is almost always taken for granted. The sun rises, which means it is time to get up and go to school or work; the sun sets, and it is time to get ready for bed. But in some places, the reality is a bit di�ferent. People living north of the Arctic Circle and those travelling south of the Antarctic Circle experience two natural phenomena which make them both excited and moody. In what is called the ‘midnight sun’. The sun is visible for the full 24 hours of a day – there is no darkness. The number of days this occurs increases as one gets closer to the poles. For example, in Svalbard, Norway (the most northern part of Europe with residents) there is no sunset for four months during the summer, and at the poles you can stare at the sun for a whole six months. What that means is that, at the poles, t he sun rises and sets only once a year! Although many people love the idea of endless sunlight, it is actually di��icult to fall asleep when outside there is broad daylight.
1. The ‘midnight sun’ lasts the longest exactly over the poles.
2. The ‘midnight sun’ lasts for a whole day each year. known to 3. The ‘midnight sun’ is known cause sleeping problems. periods with 4. There are more periods only sun than periods during which it is only dark. for the 5. A ‘white night’ is known for soft light before darkness.
The exact opposite occurs as well though: the ‘polar night’ or, in other words, nights that last for more than 24 hours. During this time, people might feel depressed. Fortunately, this period doesn’t last as long as the midnight sun. For instance, in Kiruna, Sweden, the polar night lasts for about twenty-eight 24-hour periods, periods, but the midnight sun for about 50. There is also a condition that falls somewhere in between. If you move move a little to the south of the Arctic Circle, towards Scotland or St Petersburg in Russia, for example, you will experience a ‘white night’. For a few weeks between the beginnings of June and July, the night sky has a blue-pink glow, like it’s early evening, but the sky never turns completely dark.
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intermediate B1
Vocabulary A. Complete the sentences with the phrases in the box. for the time being of all time slim chance from time to time on time by chance 1.
some time to kill stand a chance in no time half the chance
I met my old History teacher
M T e s o d t u l e 1 2
at the supermarket last week.
2. I’ll be back
. You You won’t even notice I’m gone.
3. I’d like to think that I can win, but in reality I don’t 4. There’s a(n)
.
that I’ll be able to get tickets for the football �inal on Saturday. Saturday.
5. Mary’s �light landed
, so I didn’t have to wait around to pick her up.
6. Who do you think is the best tennis player
?
7. Put your bags over there
. We’ll pick them up later.
8. I enjoy going for a walk along the beach
.
9. We sat down for a cup of co�fee because we had
.
10. My uncle will eat a whole pizza given
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B. Choose a, b, c or d. 1.
This hotel has an excellent
a. inspection
for service and entertainment.
b. reputation
c. pro�it
2. When Ian realised he was safe, he gave a a. �lash
of relief. relief.
b. blow
c. sigh
3. I’m sorry about shouting before. I don’t know what a. felt
b. came
4. When I graduated, I felt on top of the a. heart
5. We have to make a decision quickly. If we b. expand
6. Raymond couldn’t sleep. He was a. spilling
over me.
c. went
d. gave
c. time
d. world
, it may be too late.
c. remove
c. jumpi ng
7. I’m sorry to hear about your bad performance. Better b. late
b. going
10. Look on the
b. knocked
c. jumpi ng
b. odd
11. She gave me a present
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the door behind him.
c. stuck
c. bright
d. dropped
d. reasonable
the blue. I was totally surprised.
b. in
12. Don’t worry about Fred. He usually sleeps like a. a log
d. making
side. It might be raining, but we’ve got a great DVD to watch.
a. spooky
a. on top of
d. chance
to conclusions.
9. Jack was furious. He walked out of the room and a. slammed
d. tossing
next time.
c. win
8. Let’s think about this some more before we start a. taking
d. progress
and turning all night.
b. sleeping
a. luck
d. birth
.
b. mind
a. hesitate
d. coincidence
b. a bell
c. out of
d. from
.
c. beans
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Test - Module 12
intermediate B1
Grammar A. Rewrite the sentences using Conditional Sentences Type 3. 1. Ronald ran fast and caught the bus. If Ronald
2. Gary didn’t wake up early and he was late for school. If Gary
3. Sally didn’t have a GPS with her and she got lost. Sally for a picnic. 4. The weather was bad, so we didn’t go for We avoid the heavy tra��ic. 5. I didn’t listen to the tra��ic report so I didn’t avoid
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B. Read the following situations and write sentences starting with the words given. 1. I have to cook every day and I hate it. If only
2. We shouldn’t have lied to our parents. I wish umbrella. 3. I regret not bringing my umbrella. If only feels bad about it. 4. My sister can’t speak French and she feels My sister wishes
5. Ted moved to New York and he j ust doesn’t like it . Ted wishes
Listening Listen to people talking and match the speakers with the statements a-f. There are two extra statements that you do not need to use. Speaker 1
behaviour. a. This person doesn’t understand a friend’s behaviour.
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Speaker 3
c. This person wishes his/her friend wasn’t so picky. d. This person is glad he/she doesn’t have to see a friend. argument with a friend. e. This person regrets having an argument
Speaker 4
friend followed followed his/her advice. f. This person wishes a friend
Test - Module 12
intermediate B1
Reading Five sentences have been removed from the text. Read the text and complete the gaps 1-5 with the sentences a-f below. There is one extra sentence which you do not need to use.
A long lost boat I grew up on the west coast of Scotland. My father was a big fan of sailing and he had a sailing boat called ‘Jessie James’, named after my grandmother Jessica and my My father used to take me and grandpa Jim. 1 my brother sailing every weekend and we had the most amazing adventures. Well, that’s what it seemed like at the time, anyway.
I was very sad when my father sold the boat, but he was very old and couldn’t look after it anymore. 2 All I have is a very old one from the first day my father bought it. Anyway, I grew up, got married and started my own family. I moved to the east coast because I found a good job there. I wish I had taken sailing lessons, so I could take my kids out sailing like my father did with me.
a. And I even found my name cut into one of the wooden seats. b. Even though the Jessie James belongs to someone else, it will always be a part of me. c. One day we visited a small town with a port. d. It was a large white boat with a thick green line along the side. e. I noticed that one of them had a thick green line along the side, and it sent a shiver down my spine. we had taken more photos photos of that boat, f. If only we because I have so many nice memories of the times spent on it.
Last summer, my family and I were on hoilday in Scotland. I wanted to go and visit my old home town, but it was too far from where we were staying. 3 I was walking along the waterfront, telling my son about his grandfather’s boat, when we saw two boats approaching It was exactly like my father’s boat. the port. 4 We waited for it to get closer and, sure enough, along the side it said ‘Jessie James’. It must have been the same boat because it’s considered bad luck to change a boat’s name. I talked to the owner of the boat, and he let us come on My son was board. It had hardly changed at all. 5 very interested as I showed him around. This time I took some great pictures, so I will never forget that boat, and the good memories I had as a child.
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Writing Read the email below and write a letter to Laura giving her advice.
Hi, How’s it going? I’ve got a bit of a problem and I was wondering if you could help me. I’ve got a friend who lost his job a couple of months ago. He has asked me to lend him money a few times, and I am happy to help out. But now I’m short of cash and it’s difficult for me to help. On the one hand, I feel sort of bad but, on the other, I think my friend spends more money than he needs to. What should I do? If you’ve got any advice, it would be really helpful.
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intermediate B1
t s t e
Vocabulary Choose a, b, c or d. 1. A: I’m going to Barcelona this summer. B: What a
! I’m going there, too.
a. conclusion
b. coincidence
2. Commercials and advertisements can be a. misinformed a. misinformed
b. disapproved b. disapproved
3. I’d like to speak to whoever is in a. charge 4. 4. Our school made a
c. order
c. fund
b. plot
6. How much ca�feine do you a. exclude
d. budget
c. legend c. legend
d. account
c. function
d. consume
c. spooky
d. picky
every day?
b. absorb ! When are you going to wash it?
a. �ilthy
b. tricky
8. The bungee jumping instructor a. persuaded
me that I wouldn’t get hurt.
b. judged b. judged
c. assured
d. predicted
a web designer when I wanted to create a website for my company. company.
a. consulted 10. Lisa felt
b. advised
11. Exhaust
b. distracted
b. materials
b. to
d. complicated
c. chemicals c. chemicals
d. fumes
c. about
b. dropped
c. knocked
d. spilt
c. reputation
d. condition
for being lazy.
a. criticism
b. adjustment
There’s someone wandering around in the garden. I think we should 15. There’s a. notify 16. You can
b. in�luence
the police.
c. indicate
d. impress
c. repair
d. reuse
this bag. Don’t throw it away.
a. result
b. replace
17. My uncle was in hospital, but now he has fully a. recovered
b. cured
18. Brian started playing tennis but after a while he a. banned 19. Wearing a seat belt is a. demanding
d. of
the beans about our plan and now everyone knows.
a. killed 14. Ross has a(n)
c. dissatis�ied
time, I go for a co�fee with my cousin Jack.
a. for 13. Someone
d. a�fected
are continuously polluting the city.
a. fuels 12. From time
c. recommended
when she saw that her friends were hanging out without her.
a. rejected
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d. dishonest
, a monster lives in this lake, but everybody knows it’s just a myth.
a. �iction
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c. misleading c. misleading
.
of this hotel.
b. control
b. pro�it
5. According to the
9. I
d. chance
to the Children’s Children’s Hospital.
a. donation
Your car is 7. Your
c. consequence
b. missed
from his illness. c. treated
d. transformed
interest in it. c. lost
d. limited
c. compulsory
d. secure
for all drivers. b. unconscious
d. person
Final Test Test
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20.She 20. She often su�fers a. of a. of
terrible headaches. b. from
21. Wind turbines can a. build 22. I
c. about
d. over
c. produce
d. grow
electricity. b. invent
Diane the other day. day. Do you remember her? a. came up with
b. met up
c. ran into
d. got along with
c. Liquids
d. Supplies
will be served after the lecture is over over..
23.
a. Substances
b. Refreshments
24. Wait for me. I need to stop because I’m out of a. reach
b. question
25. I have read up to the �ifth a. chapter
a. expressed 27. I
c. date
d. breath
c. label
d. selection d. selection
c. released
d. rolled
in this book.
b. document
26. I told a joke and everyone
.
out laughing.
b. burst
wanted to study Biology but I ended up becoming a History teacher. teacher. a. cautiously
b. eventually
28. We organised the event to raise a. awareness 29. I wasn’t
c. initially
d. accidentally
about global warming.
b. suspense
c. evolution
d. support
c. generating
d. obtaining
so many people at the venue.
a. promoting
b. anticipating
30. I got a sandwich from a food stand because it was more a. balanced
b. a�fordable
c. countless
yesterday. I’m absolutely 31. I haven’t eaten anything since yesterday. a. hilarious 32. I
b. furious
than eating at a restaurant. d. valuable
.
c. starving
d. irritating
up late last night trying to �inish my homework. a. kept
b. stayed
c. gave
33. If you want to lose weight, you should eat food that doesn’t have many a. calories 34. The scientists a. pretended 35. Could you please a. dial
b. minerals
d. made .
c. nutrients
d. vitamins
c. improvised
d. conducted
c. analyse
d. proceed
an experiment in Antarctica. b. examined this paper at the bottom? b. sign
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Final Test Test
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Grammar Choose a, b, c or d. 1.
Jason and Audrey
a barbecue at the end of the month.
a. have
b. are b. are having
2. Could you tell me
d. having d. having
c. how c. how spells
d. how d. how you do spell
c. was c. was climbing, sprained
d. climbed, was spraining
your surname?
a. how a. how you spell 3. I
c. going c. going to have
b. how do you spell
a �light of steps when I
a. was climbing, was spraining
my ankle. b. climbed, sprained
4. Where have you been? Mr Lineham is furious because he a. has a. has waited
b. waits
5. In my opinion, instant messaging is a. more convenient
c. has c. has been waiting
c. less c. less convenient
6. I’m making sandwiches for everyone so you
7. That large dark shape we saw out in the sea
d. didn’t d. didn’t need to
c. should c. should have been
d. should d. should be
ideas will change our company completely.
a. which
b. that b. that
9. The writer believes he
c. who c. who
b. going to �inish
c. will c. will have �inished
d. is �inishing
c. will c. will buy
d. bought d. bought
a treadmill, he would never use it.
a. buys a. buys
b. would b. would buy
11. 11. Sadie
for a mile before she realised she was going the wrong way. way.
a. had been driving
b. was driving
c. has c. has been driving
12. I arrived at the airport at three o’clock, o’clock, but luckily my brother’s �light a. hasn’t landed
b. didn’t land
13. If I hadn’t gone through a red light, I a. hadn’t crashed
b. wouldn’t have crashed
a. moved
capital of
a. The, the, the
b. tested
18. It
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b. making
d. wouldn’t d. wouldn’t crash
c. has been moving
d. had moved
c. -, the , -
d. -, a, the
c. have c. have been tested
d. have been testing
c. made
d. make
that the average computer keyboard has more germs than a toilet seat.
a. is believing
b. has been believed
19. Everyone at the company
20.Lee 20. Lee has decided
d. is d. is believed
c. will c. will have given
d. would d. would have given
b. to b. to visit
c. visit
d. to d. to visiting
b. to visit
c. to c. to visiting
d. visiting
b. will be given the botanical garden this afternoon.
a. visiting 21. Is Prague a city worth
c. believed c. believed
the day o�f on Friday. Friday.
a. will a. will give
a. visit
c. didn’t c. didn’t crash
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on animals.
a. have tested 17. Thank you for
c. hadn’t c. hadn’t landed
USA.
b. -, b. -, the, the
16. None of these products
yet.
to South Africa.
b. has b. has moved
Washington DC is
d. drove d. drove
into the other car.
14. We haven’t talked to each other since she
15.
d. whose
his latest novel by the end of the year. year.
a. will a. will �inish 10. If James
c. oughtn’t a whale.
b. must have been
8. This is the person
d. as d. as convenient
bring anything for lunch.
b. don’t b. don’t have to
a. must be
d. is d. is waiting
as sending someone an email.
b. convenient
a. don’t need
for you for half an hour!
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22. Richard is too ill
part in today’s fundraiser. fundraiser.
a. taking
b. to take
23. I’d rather
d. take d. take
all that money on an armchair. I think it’s a rip-o�f.
a. not spend 24. Linda
c. takes c. takes
b. don’t b. don’t spend
c. to not spend
d. not to spend
c. won’t c. won’t miss
d. misses d. misses
c. as important as
d. the most important
c. had ever heard
d. ever hear
c. if he needed
d. if did he need
c. not to lose
d. not losing
c. is cleaning
d. is being cleaned
c. In c. In spite
d. Even though
c. in c. in order
d. because
c. All c. All
d. Both d. Both
your get-together next Saturday unless she’s ill.
a. will a. will miss
b. doesn’t b. doesn’t miss
25. Choosing a career is one of
decisions in a person’s life.
a. important
b. more b. more important
26. That’s one of the worst jokes I a. never heard
. b. have ever heard
27. Emma asked Oliver
any help.
a. why he needed
b. did b. did he need
28. The ski instructor told Harry a. don’t a. don’t lose
his ski pass again. b. to not lose
29. You can’t go into the o��ice at the moment because it a. is cleaned
.
b. cleans
of being exhausted, I helped Danny �inish his project.
30.
a. Although
b. Despite
31. I studied medicine
I could become a surgeon.
a. so that
b. so as
his legs were broken in the car accident last night.
32.
a. Neither a. Neither
b. Either b. Either
33. Frank would have visited the Louvre yesterday if he a. ’d have 34. I wish I
b. would have had
the time. c. had c. had
d. had had
c. didn’t eat
d. hadn’t d. hadn’t eaten
that marshmallow. My stomach hurts now.
a. haven’t eaten
b. wasn’t eating
35. I have neither read the book a. nor
seen the �ilm, so I can’t give you an opinion on it. b. or b. or
c. both c. both
d. and d. and
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Listening Listen to people talking in five different situations and answer the questions. 1. What does the woman regret regret doing? doing?
4. Why is Darren unsuitable for the job? job?
a. going jogging
a. He’s a. He’s inexperienced.
b. visiting b. visiting her sister
b. He b. He was impolite.
c. calling a friend
c. He’s immature.
2. Which happened �irst? friend. a. The man tried to call his friend.
money. a. He hasn’t got enough money.
the café. b. The man’s friend left the
b. He can’t get his money back if his friend doesn’t like it.
c. The man arrived at the café. 3. Where does the man think John is?
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5. Why doesn’t the man buy the mobile phone?
wants. c. The shop hasn’t got the one he wants.
a. a. at work b. at b. at a bookshop c. c. at home
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Final Test Test
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Reading Read the text and answer the questions. Choose a, b, c or d.
A Two-wheeled Adventure in Barbados Last summer, a group of friends and I went on holiday to Barbados, a magni�icent island which o�fers thrilling activities as well as peaceful scenery for relaxation. We were interested in experiencing both, so on our second day we decided to go on an adventurous Segway tour. A Segway
is a two-wheeled vehicle which you can use while standing up, and moves forwards or backwards when you press the handlebar. Our group met up with the guides near Barclays Park. We
felt rather nervous in the beginning because none of us had been on a Segway before. The guides explained to us how the vehicles worked and told us that it would be a piece of cake. When I �irst got on, it felt a little strange, but after a few minutes, I got the hang of it and o�f I went with the rest of the group. We started on an o�f-road trail, along the eastern shorefront. As we rode along the rocky terrain by the cli�fs, we could see the beautiful waves crashing on the rocks below us on our right and tall coconut trees on our left. Our guides informed us that the trail led t o parts of the island that couldn’t be reached by other means of transport, so using the Segway
1. What did the writer and his friends generally want to do in Barbados?
River Bay was a beach that held a nice surprise for us. As we were passing, we spotted a whale in the distance. I almost fell o�f my Segway when I pulled the handle to stop. I couldn’t leave without a photo for my albums! Our last stop was the Animal Flower Cave, which is located in the northernmost part of the island. We got o�f our vehicles and checked out the caves. They had colourful rock formations on their walls and the view of the Atlantic Ocean was incredible from inside. It was the perfect way to end our tour before we headed back home. I had a great time and would recommend this tour to anybody. anybody.
4. What happened during their journey to Cove Bay? a. They had some di��iculty with animals. b. They b. They went swimming.
b. do thrilling activities
c. They had a snack.
c. go on a tour of the island
d. They d. They had to walk through �ields with animals.
2. What was the writer’s �irst experience with the vehicle like? a. He was unsure of it for most of the ride. b. He had no trouble getting used to it. c. His previous experience of it helped a lot. d. It took him a while to get used to it. 3. What did the guides say? a. that coconut trees grew along the the side of the trail
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Cove Bay was our �irst destination, but to get there we had to ride past goats and cows that were wandering around the countryside. It was a di��icult feat trying to avoid them but we were rewarded by the unbelievable view when we reached the beach. After that, we set o�f for Little Bay. We rested there and enjoyed some delicious local banana bread our guides o�fered us. Then we continued to zigzag up the path to go north.
a. enjoy a relaxing holiday
d. rest d. rest and do enjoyable things
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was necessary to visit many of the hidden exotic beaches.
following 5. Which of the following is NOT true? drove the a. The guides drove group around the island. b. The b. The writer almost had an accident.
b. that hidden beaches could only be seen from the trail
c. The group explored a cave.
c. that the Segway was the best means of transport in order to explore certain beaches
d. The d. The writer took pictures.
d. that the trail led to all the beaches on the island
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Writing Write an essay on the following topic:
The most enjoyable type of holiday involves travelling to several places rather than staying in one. Do you agree?
K t y o e t e s t s
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Test: Module 1
B: At B: At least a year. A: What A: What language do they speak over there?
Vocabulary A. 1. in 2. up 3. in B. 1. 2. 3. 4.
4. by 5. out 6. with 6. with
involved obtain community cramped
C. 1. a 5. c 5. c
2. b 6. a 6. a
5. 6. 7. 8.
native permanent frustrated campus
3. a 3. a 7. a
4. c 4. c
Grammar A. 1. Do you regret 2. love 3. go 4. want 5. are you thinking 6. don’t know 7. is Mary doing 8. is studying 9. Does she like 10. sends 11. am planning
B: Well, B: Well, on this site it says there are lots of di�ferent languages but the o��icial language is actually English.
4.
A: That’s A: That’s helpful.
A: I’m so glad. When did you move in?
B: But B: But our cultures are very di�ferent. I’m making sure I don’t do anything embarrassing while I’m there. I always do some research before a trip. A: That’s A: That’s a good idea. 2. A: So, A: So, what do you think? B: Wow! It’s really nice. Look at that view! A: I A: I know. But I have to keep the windows closed all the time. The noise from the street is a little too much.
fascinated by computer B. 1. Who is fascinated graphics? 2. When did you buy a cottage in the countryside? your cousins 3. How long are your staying (for)? 4. What do you want to �ix in your new house? 5. Who does Linda miss?
A. 1. a 5. c
4. …how you spell your surname 5. …if/whether …if/whether you are looking for a new �latmate
A: Here A: Here you go. This is a nice house for you. B: How B: How many bedrooms? A: Three. A: Three. It’s got a large kitchen and living room, and a big back garden.
4. c 4. c
Reading 1. T
2. NM 2. NM
3. F 3. F
4. F 4. F
5. F 5. F
B: Sounds B: Sounds good. Where is it?
Writing
A: Hampton. A: Hampton.
Open answer.
B: What? B: What? I told you I didn’t want to live in the c ity.
Listening transcript 1. A: Hi, A: Hi, Steve. Are you looking at the weather in Namibia on your laptop? B: No, there’s no need. It’s always sunny and dry there. A: How A: How long are you staying?
B: At B: At my friend Sally’s house. She was my �latmate at university, university, and she’s got a spare room, so I’ve been staying there. It’s just like old times.
You’re living on B: It doesn’t matter. You’re your own, so you don’t need so much space. Where did you get this sofa? Did you have it in your old �lat?
3.
3. a 3. a
A: Where A: Where have you been staying all this time?
Vocabulary
B: Well, B: Well, I think you’ve made a good decision.
2. b 2. b
B: Well, I haven’t yet. You see, I had to move out of my old place two weeks ago because the owner had found someone to rent it to. But my new �lat wasn’t ready, so I’m moving in tomorrow.
A: But A: But there isn’t any, I’m afraid.
…if/whether the �lat is in good 3. …if/whether condition
1. a
B: Great. My new �lat is just what I’d been looking for.
A: Nice. A: Nice.
…where I can buy furniture 2. …where
Listening
A: Hi, A: Hi, Jill. How’s it going?
B: Oh, well. Hey, I love what you’ve done with the living room. It makes it seem like there is a lot of space.
A: No. A: No. All the furniture was here when I moved in. It’s the main reason I chose this place.
C. 1. …what you studied
B: Let B: Let me have a look at the advertisement.
Test: Module 2 2. c 6. a
3. b 3. b 7. c
4. b 4. b 8. a 8. a
B. 1. breeze 2. boiling 2. boiling 3. 3. fog 4. lightning 4. lightning
5. landed 5. landed 6. incident 6. incident 7. 7. measures
C. 1. journal ist 2. survivors 3. attendant
4. contestants 5. leader 6. 6. competitors
Grammar A. 1. a 5. a 5. a
2. b 2. b 6. c 6. c
3. a 3. a 7. c 7. c
4. c 4. c
B. 1. was walking, slipped, fell 2. saw, cried, were camping, heard, ran, was shaking, was 3. was speeding, lost, skidded, crashed Listening 1. b
2. c 2. c
3. b 3. b
4. c 4. c
3. c 3. c
4. b 4. b
Reading 1. a
2. c 2. c
A: No, A: No, it’s on the outskirts. I checked the address.
Writing
B: Oh, B: Oh, it’s really nice there.
Open answer.
A: I A: I know. It’s not like living in the countryside, but it’s de�initely greener than in the city, that’s for sure.
Listening transcript
5. a 5. a
Yesterday, a tragic event occurred when the high-speed train going from Amsterdam to Brussels
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intermediate B1 derailed and crashed just outside the city of Rotterdam, Rotterdam, resulting in many deaths and injuries. It is one of the worst train accidents that has happened in the last 20 years and the �irst one to occur on a highspeed line. The latest reports show that 18 people were found dead at the scene of the crash, and 3 more died later in hospital, making a total of 21 people. 50 more were injured and were taken to hospital, 30 of them su�fering from serious injuries. Emergency services and rescue teams reached the scene immediately and worked together with local people to free the trapped passengers.
The cause of the accident is still uncertain and the authorities are still looking into the matter. ‘It is too soon to say for certain whether it was an accident caused by engine trouble or whether the train driver is responsible for this tragic event,’ said one of the o��icials.
Test: Module 3 Vocabulary A. 1. a 6. b 6. b B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
2. c 7. c 7. c
3. b 3. b 8. c
4. a 4. a 9. a 9. a
announcement description application achievement recommendation decision
Grammar
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A. 1. Have you been sitting 2. went 3. did you get 4. haven’t tried 5. Has Ray called 6. has called 7. was 8. Did he say 9. has been trying 10. have been avoiding B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
as exotic as better…better more easily than longer the most enjoyable as old as faster than
5. c 5. c 10. b 10. b
8. the most peaceful C. 1. has not been 2. as 2. as anxious as 3. has been snowing snowing since 4. the 4. the most impressive view Listening 1. f
2. d 2. d
3. a 3. a
4. b 4. b
5. c 5. c
Reading 1. T
2. F 2. F
3. NM 3. NM
4. T 4. T
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript Speaker 1 I try to go on holiday at least once a year, and I a lways look for somewhere special. Last year I went to Egypt and visited the Pyramids. It wasn’t cheap but I had the time of my life. This year my friends want to go to a resort and sit by the pool for two weeks. I can’t think of anything more boring. I want to see something I’ve never seen before, and come back with memories and stories of adventure. I can’t do that if I’m stuck in a hotel. Speaker 2 I usually go on holiday on my own, so I like to book guided tours. They are usually pretty cheap, but to be honest, not all the places I visit are very interesting. However, I �ind i t’s nice to be with a group of people all going on a trip together. Last year I met a couple from Venezuela, and we had a great time. In fact, I’ve made many friends during my trips, and we nearly always keep in touch. Speaker 3 I’ve travelled a lot during my lifetime, and visited many di�ferent countries and cities. My wife wanted to go skiing last year, year, but I’m not really crazy about winter holidays. My dream holiday is to drive across the US. Just hire a car and see where the road takes us. I went to a travel agency to ask about it, but it cost too much. Oh well, I can always take a drive with my wife and pretend we’re driving down Route 66. Speaker 4 I’m a receptionist and I have to deal with people all the time. I don’t mind it, because I love meeting new
people. But when I go on holiday, I need a break from all that. All I want is a room in a nice luxury hotel, and a good book that I can read next to the pool. Nobody to bother me, or ask me questions for a couple of weeks. That’s all I ask for. Then, when I return to work, I’m refreshed and ready to deal with all those people. Speaker 5 When I was young, I used to go on holiday with my parents every summer. When we didn’t have much money, money, we used to go camping, which I really enjoyed, but other times we used to go on guided tours of famous cities, and I hated it. What could be more boring for a kid? Anyway, as I grew older, I realised that my parents were just trying to show me more of the world, but I didn’t appreciate it then. Nowadays, I enjoy going on guided tours, because you don’t have to worry about organising anything, and you are shown the best places.
Test: Module 4 Vocabulary A. 1. reliable 2. 2. hiring 3. 3. politician 4. 4. spontaneous
5. a pay rise 6. 6. willing 7. 7. experience
B. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4.
5. motivated 6. quali�ications 7. careless
rewarding react express prospects
C. 1. make 2. does 3. 3. making
4. made 5. done 6. Do
Grammar A. 1. should have 2. ought to 3. don’t need to 4. must 5. can’t 6. didn’t have to 7. may have read 8. mustn’t 9. have died 10. shouldn’t 11. be 12. may B. 1. don’t have to wear 2. she must be
intermediate B1 3. shouldn’t have lied 4. might have had an argument 5. had 5. had better avoid
Bill
Well, of course, and you know there have been many cases at di�ferent zoos where people have been hurt or even killed by lions, but these are very few. I’ll never forget the time when I got injured by a lion I was training. However, it was in the beginning of my career and I didn’t have that much experience yet. It was my fault, though, because I should have been more careful.
Listening 1. F
2. T 2. T
3. T 3. T
4. F 4. F
3. T 3. T
4. F 4. F
Reading 1. F
2. F 2. F
5. T 5. T
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript 1. Presenter Hi,
this is Justin Smith and we have invited Bill Delaney on our show today.
Bill
Presenter Well,
at least it hasn’t happened again. Now, what do the animals do when you…
Thank you for having me, Justin.
Presenter So,
Bill. I understand that you don’t have an ordinary job. You work as a li on trainer, trainer, is that right?
Bill
Well, not anymore. I used to be one. Now I’m a zookeeper and I take care of the big cats � you know, tigers, lions, leopards. I’ve always loved animals which is why I studied animal biology at university .
Presenter Well,
then I suppose you had all the quali�ications for the job. What’s it like to do the job you do?
Bill
Well, it must sound very exciting working with lions and tigers, but you should know there are boring parts, too. Taking care of the animals, cleaning their cages, keeping the people who come to the zoo safe. Those are just a few of the hard tasks I have to do daily. However, I wouldn’t change my job for anything.
Presenter What’s
the best part of your job?
Bill
I love feeding and playing with my big cats. Something else I really enjoy is training them. It’s also fun to inform visitors about the animals. You get all sorts of interesting questions.
Presenter Have
you ever been in a dangerous situation?
Vocabulary 2. b 7. b 7. b
3. b 3. b 8. a
B. 1. foreigner 2. generation 3. 3. gossip 4. portable 5. time-saving
4. d 4. d 9. c 9. c
5. d 5. d 10. a 10. a
6. progress 7. crossroads 8. di�ference 9. shifts 10. against 10. against
2. D 2. D
3. P 3. P
4. N 4. N
5. N 5. N
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript 1. A: Hey, A: Hey, Stephanie. Did you receive that program I sent you? B: Yeah. It was easy to install. A: I A: I know. I told you that. What are you doing now? B: I’ve been trying to send this picture from my sister’s wedding to my aunt for the pa st half hour, but I’m having trouble. A: Maybe A: Maybe because you deactivated your account.
A: OK. A: OK. Let me have a look then. 2. A: Excuse A: Excuse me, do you happen to know where the nearest chemist’s is? There’s one in Langford B: Chemist’s? There’s Road. A: How A: How do I get there?
Grammar A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
1. P
B: No, I changed my mind about that. I need it to keep in touch with my relatives abroad.
Test: Module 5 A. 1. c 6. a 6. a
Reading
who/that whose where (which/that) who
6. which/that 7. (who/that) 8. which 9. whose 10. where
B. 1. This dress, which is made of silk, is very expensive. / This dress, which is very expensive, is made of silk. 2. My cousin, who is a reporter, works for the Daily News. / My cousin, who works for the Daily News, is a reporter. husband is a 3. Fiona, whose husband quali�ied chef, is my best friend.
B: Well, you could go along Bridge Street, and take the �irst… No, it’s a one-way street, you can’t go down there. So, it’s the second right. Then follow the road around and that leads you to Langford Road. A: OK, A: OK, thanks. B: But B: But parking is di��icult at this time of day. A: Really? A: Really? B: Yeah. It’s probably best to park here, walk over the bridge, and go through the park. It leads to the chemist’s in Langford Road. It’ll only take you �ive minutes.
4. This is the storage cabinet where we keep the cleaning products.
A: Excellent. A: Excellent. Thanks a lot.
5. Mrs Gibson, who is a PE teacher, gave me permission to leave. / Mrs Gibson, who gave me permission to leave, is a PE teacher.
Listen, everybody. There has been an accident on the building site in the main hall, so I’m afraid all visitors will have to leave the building. I’m sorry you didn’t get to see the whole of the site, but there is nothing we can do. You don’t have to wear helmets as you’re leaving the building and please use the main exit at the other
6. These are the items (which/that) you are required to take with you. Listening 1. b
2. c 2. c
3. c 3. c
4. a 4. a
3.
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intermediate B1 end of the building. The emergency exits should only be used by construction workers. Thank you for your cooperation. 4. A: Hi, Glenn. Where have you been? Did you see my presentation?
Listening
A: Why? A: Why?
Reading
B: You said the name of the other company wrong about six times.
1. NM 2. F 2. F
B: What did you want me to do, whistle? Listen, Jane, stop making mistakes! A: I don’t know. You could have sent me an SMS or something. B: You wouldn’t have looked at your mobile during the presentation! A: I A: I suppose not. B: Anyway, B: Anyway, I was waving like mad, trying not to get noticed by others too much. But you didn’t see me. A: It A: It was dark in there, I suppose. What am I going to do now?
Test: Module 6 Vocabulary A. 1. b 6. c 6. c
2. a 7. b 7. b
3. a 3. a 8. d
4. c 4. c 9. d 9. d
5. c 5. c 10. a 10. a
B. 1. unprofessional 2. laziness 3. depth 4. kindness 5. unwilling 6. impractical 7. thoughts 8. inexperienced 9. creativity 10. illiterate Grammar
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B. 1. will you get 2. won 3. 3. breaks 4. would join 5. 5. won’t pass
B: Of course. I arrived a little late, so I was sitting at the back. Actually, I was trying to get your attention.
A: What? Why didn’t you say anything?
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10. arrive 10. arrive 11. will have fallen 12. ’ll 12. ’ll see
will…do ’m going to cook ’ll go get are going to visit are…going to leave/do they leave will have returned won’t have managed/won’t manage 9. 9. ’ll…get
A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
1. T
2. T 2. T
A: Of course. But if we decide to open the café, I need to inform my boss two weeks in advance.
6. would go 7. press 8. don’t follow 9. could 10. didn’t 10. didn’t live
3. F 3. F
4. F 4. F
3. T 3. T
4. F 4. F
5. NM 5. NM
B: OK. But we still have a lot of details to discuss. So, if I were you, I wouldn’t say anything yet. It’s still too soon. A: Yeah, I know. I’m so excited, though!
Midterm test: Modules 1-6
Writing
Vocabulary
Open answer.
1. d 6. a 11. c 16. b 16. b 21. d 26. c 31. a
Listening transcript A: Hello, A: Hello, Mark. What’s the matter? Did you have another hard day at work? B: Yeah. It seems like every day is worse than the previous one. I just can’t stand it anymore. I have to get out of there. A: You know what? You’ve been saying that for the past two years. Why don’t you just do it? B: It’s not that easy, John. I’ve been working at the company for over �ifteen years now.
2. b 7. d 12. b 17. c 22. b 27. b 32. c
1. a 6. c 11. a 16. d 21. b 26. b 26. b 31. c 31. c
2. b 2. b 7. b 12. c 12. c 17. c 17. c 22. d 22. d 27. c 27. c 32. d 32. d
Listening
B: You B: You have a point. But what will I do if I quit?
1. d
B: Yeah, when we were still at university. A: Well, it’s never too late. We c an �inally open that café we’ve always wanted to. B: Do you really think that’s a good idea? I mean, I’m an accountant and I don’t know anything about running a café, John. A: So what? I do. I used to be the manager of ‘Co�fee Co�fee’ and I was pretty good at it too. Anyway, Anyway, nothing i s impossible. B: I’m not so sure. A: Come on! It’ll be fun. And I have no doubts about our success. B: OK, John. But I want us to think about the pros and cons before we reach a decision.
4. c 9. c 14. a 19. b 24. b 29. a 34. a
5. a 10. d 15. a 20. c 25. a 30. a 30. a 35. a
3. b 3. b 8. c 13. c 13. c 18. b 18. b 23. b 23. b 28. c 28. c 33. a 33. a
4. c 4. c 9. c 9. c 14. b 14. b 19. a 24. b 29. b 29. b 34. c
5. b 10. d 15. d 20. a 25. d 30. d 35. a
Grammar
A: I understand that. But if you’re so unhappy, you should do something about it.
A: Listen. A: Listen. Do you remember how we always dreamt of starting our own business?
3. d 8. d 13. b 13. b 18. d 18. d 23. a 23. a 28. d 28. d 33. b
1. b
2. b 2. b
3. c 3. c
4. b 4. b
5. a 5. a
3. b 3. b
4. b
5. a 5. a
Reading 2. c 2. c
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript 1. A: Hi, A: Hi, Doug. What’s up with you? You look terrible. B: I feel so tired at the moment. I don’t know what’s wrong with me. A: I A: I was like that last month. I felt so bad that I was thinking about seeing a doc tor. tor. B: I B: I don’t know what to do. I try to sleep more and more each night, but I end up feeling more tired than before. A: I A: I know exactly how you feel. I used to sleep over eight hours a night, too, but you know what? I started exercising again and it’s done wonders for me. You ought to do the same.
intermediate B1 I arrived at 11:30 last night.
B: I B: I think you may be right. 2.
A: You A: You must be exhausted.
A: So, A: So, what’s your new house like?
B: I B: I am.
B: It’s B: It’s great. You have to come over and see it some time.
5.
A: Of A: Of course. A nice big house in the country sounds amazing. like a B: It’s not that big. It’s more like cottage, and it’s in the suburbs, actually. A: Well, A: Well, at least it’s better than the place where you used to live. De�initely. I really liked the interior B: De�initely. and the fact that it was on the �ifth �loor, but I couldn’t stand living in the city anymore. A: How A: How are you going to get to work? B: Well, I’ll drive to the nearest underground station. A: That’s A: That’s not too bad. 3. A: Hi, A: Hi, Steve!
B: Hi, Dave. Well, do you remember the �loods in Winterden a couple of years ago?
A: Hey, A: Hey, Mike. Have a look at these pictures. B: Nice. Are these from when you you went hiking? A: Yeah. A: Yeah. Look at that view. Pen�ield in the B: Wow! Is that Mount Pen�ield background? A: That’s A: That’s right. B: So, did you climb to the top? A: No, A: No, it wasn’t really mountainous where we went, just kind of hilly. B: I see. And how far did you walk? A: About A: About 10 miles. You should come with us next time. B: No thanks, Alan. I couldn’t walk for 10 miles even if it was �lat. A: You A: You won’t know unless you try. B: OK. B: OK. I’ll think about it.
B: Hi, there. What’s it like outside? A: It’s A: It’s freezing. B: But at least the sun’s out. A: I A: I suppose that’s something. Are you still going bungee jumping tomorrow? B: I hope so. Check the weather forecast for me, will you? A: Oh, no! B: What? Don’t tell me it’s going to be stormy all d ay. ay. A: No, A: No, but it will be overcast with a possibility of showers, by the looks of things. B: That’s B: That’s not too bad. A: Who A: Who goes bungee jumping in the winter, anyway? B: Don’t start. 4. A: Hi, Sophie! How was your trip? B: Fantastic! A: Did you get back last night? B: Yeah. I wanted to catch the �irst morning �light, but it was fully booked. I had to return so I can get ready for my cruise that leaves on Friday. A: Of A: Of course, I forgot about that. B: So, my only option was the train. Luckily, my boss organised the tickets and everything, and
Test: Module 7 Vocabulary A. 1. with 2. from 3. on
4. from 5. with 6. on 2. d 6. b
3. a 7. b 7. b
4. d 4. d 8. c 8. c
C. 1. d 1. d 5. e 5. e
2. b 6. c 6. c
3. a 7. g 7. g
4. f 4. f
Grammar A. 1. felt, had been shopping, was, (had) bought 2. got, had left 3. had been waiting, took 4. enjoyed, 4. enjoyed, hadn’t been 4. -, 5. a, 5. a, -
Listening 1. c
2. a 2. a
3. b 3. b
4. b 4. b
3. a 3. a
4. c 4. c
Reading 1. c
2. d 2. d
B: Yeah. I was staying at my uncle’s summer house for the weekend. His place is near the river and it’s really nice because it’s very peaceful. But it took me ages to get there by car because of the terrible storm. Some of the roads had already started �illing with water. water. I arrived late, and I was exhausted. I was also really hungry, but I just threw my bags down, went upstairs and fell asleep immedia tely. tely. A: What A: What happened next? B: Well, B: Well, I woke up some time during the night because I was starving. I got up and it was really dark, so I tried to turn on the lights, but the electricity wasn’t working. I used my mobile as a torch and started going down the stairs, but after a few steps, I was amazed to �ind that I was up to my knees in water! A: Oh, A: Oh, no!
B. 1. a 1. a 5. a
B. 1. -, an, the, 2. The, the 3. The, the, the
A: Of A: Of course. The whole village was �looded. Were you there?
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript A: You’re A: You’re listening to ‘Amazing Stories’ and our next caller is Tim from Weatherstone. Tell us your story, Tim.
B: The whole ground �loor was �looded. I couldn’t believe it. It was one of the worst–hit houses in the area because it was close to the river. I went back to the bedroom and looked out the window. There was water everywhere. A: What A: What did you do? Did you climb up onto the roof? B: I B: I thought about it. But �irst, I had to notify someone, right? And obviously the phone was dead, so I used my mobile phone to call for help. But before I spoke to anyone, I heard a rescue boat coming up the, well, the street. I shouted and fortunately, fortunately, they saw me. I had to struggle to get out of the window, and then I had to jump into the boat below. But I didn’t manage that last part. I fell into the water. A: Wait A: Wait a minute. Wasn’t there a video of you on the Internet? B: Yes, that was me. It was a terrible experience and a pretty embarrassing one, too.
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Test: Module 8 Vocabulary A. 1. h 1. h 5. b B. 1. 2. 3. 4.
2. c 6. g
3. e 3. e 7. d
closed down stick to ended up point out
C. 1. a 1. a 6. c
2. c 7. a
5. 6. 7. 8.
3. a 8. b
4. a 4. a 8. f 8. f
cut down on speed up looked into result in
4. d 9. b
5. d 10. a 10. a
Grammar A. 1. …is believed that she is a great scientist. planted around 2. …have been planted the school (by the students). 3. …is being built in the town centre. 4. …was given an award. tomorrow. 5. …should be paid by tomorrow. 6. …will be held by our company next week. 7. …are said to cause global warming. 8. …is painted (by us) every year. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
can take were cleaning is considered have been damaged may be delivered serve were made will be invited
Listening 1. a
2. d 2. d
3. e
4. b 4. b
3. SS 3. SS
4. RC 4. RC
Reading 1. MS
2. RC 2. RC
5. MS 5. MS
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript
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Speaker 1 Well, sure, I agree that many people take environmental issues too seriously, but not caring at all about the environment is not right either. You don’t have to join an environmental organisation or dedicate your whole life to trying to save the sea turtles, but the least you can do is try not to harm the environment. By recycling and
reusing things, you can reduce the amount of rubbish you throw away, away, which can be bene�icial for the environment and everybody around you. Speaker 2 If you ask me, I don’t really believe there are any environmental issues. The earth is a living, breathing organism that has existed for millions of years and has dealt with many problems in the past. I hardly believe that we humans are s trong enough to destroy it just because we’ve built a few factories and drive cars. Nature has the ability to cope with any problems on its own and continue to survive, so I think there’s no point in trying to change things. I honestly don’t understand why we’re worried about some trees, when we should be concerned with more serious problems, like world hunger. Speaker 3 I think that it is very important to do whatever we can to protect the environment. There are more sources of pollution than ever before. Exhaust fumes from vehicles, toxic waste from factories and rubbish are just the tip of the iceberg. And it’s not only the pla net we’re slowly destroying. Apart from harming the earth, pollution can be extremely harmful to human beings as well. Pollution causes many diseases, killing over 100 million people every year. Taking your bike to work tomorrow instead of your car is good for you and it will help out with the problem. Speaker 4 I consider the environment very important to our survival. Global warming, pollution and deforestation are just a few of the problems that will eventually destroy our planet. Everybody should work hard to try to prevent these problems. For example, this summer I’m thinking of volunteering at an organisation in Central America which protects rainforests. I also only eat organic food and wear organically-produced clothing. If everybody was a little
more careful, I think the problems would be much smaller.
Test: Module 9 Vocabulary A. 1. d 1. d 5. c
2. a 6. c
3. a 7. d
B. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
misspelled disapprove misplaced endless disrespect wireless misunderstood
C. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
bombarded broke complaint range tricky
4. a 4. a 8. a 8. a
6. 6. spare 7. 7. browsed 8. beanbags 9. 9. accent
Grammar A. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.
travelling, going to lend promise calling to use, to get to work, moving to drive
B. 1. …to eat some ice cream rather than (eat) vegetables/ice cream to vegetables. 2. …asking the receptionist for information? more novels. 3. …me to read more 4. …not 4. …not eat at the Chinese restaurant tonight. 5. …to make important decisions when there isn’t much time. 6. …to call me when you get there. 7. …him drive the car at night. you get 8. …travelling by ship if you seasick so easily. Listening 1. b
2. b
3. c 3. c
4. a 4. a
3. H
4. R
Reading 1. R
2. B
5. B 5. B
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript 1. A: So, what do you think? B: It looks great on you, but it reminds me of one you already have; the one you were wearing
intermediate B1 the other day at Mary’s barbecue. A: Do you think so? Oh, I love that dress. B: The question is whether you want two dresses that are so similar. A: I suppose not. Well, then maybe I should just get the bag. Anyway, getting both would have worked out to be a little too expensive. B: Money is no object if you like them.
A: Oh, Freddie! I gave you a 50-pound note, but you didn’t have to spend it all! You know we’re on a tight budget this month! B: I didn’t. I just spent £35 on the shopping and as I was passing by the shop I saw that they had a special o�fer on some nice T-shirts and got myself one. They cost £5 a piece! So, altogether that’s £40.
row. 3. …to stand in a row. 4. …not 4. …not to take his car again. 5. …to show him his latest skateboard trick. 6. …not to dismount until we reached the farm. Listening 1. F
2. T
1. F
2. T 2. T
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Writing
2.
Vocabulary
Open answer.
BEEP
A. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4.
Hi, Bob. It’s Pete. I got your message. I’m sorry to hear about your backache. I told Mike that we cancelled the basketball match we had planned. He suggested either seeing a �ilm or meeting at the usual café. I’d rather not go for co�fee again, but it’s up to you. Call me and let me know.
B. 1. b 1. b 5. d
B: I bought this smartphone a week ago, but I want to get another model.
A. 1. …(that) he had to learn to do a somersault.
A: Well, I’m sorry to hear that. I’ll help you �ind exactly what you are looking for. B: I do hope so. 4. A: So, did you get everything we need from the supermarket? B: Yes, but I also stopped by that new clothes shop on the corner on my way home.
5. F
Listening transcript
Brian It’s a list of all the clubs at the university.
4. a
Grammar
B: Money is not the problem. What I’m trying to say is that I’m dissatis�ied with your service. I explained to the sales assistant the type of phone I wanted to buy, but I guess he couldn’t be bothered to listen to what I was saying. So I ended up with a smartphone I can’t use.
4. F
3. b 7. c
A: How may I help you?
A: Well, we have a wide range of phones at great prices. Give me one moment and...
3. F
Brian Hi, Julie.
3.
B: No, B: No, actually it works just �ine. It’s just not what I need and I explained to…
5. F
5. out of 6. particular 7. out of
C. 1. 1. 2. 3. 4.
A: Certainly, sir. Was there a problem with it?
whale mind stone piece
2. a 6. b
4. F
Reading
A: No, no, you have a point about the dress.
mind sight person question
3. T
5. 6. 7. 8.
grab wind kick day
2. …(that) Jenny had pulled a muscle at the gym the day before / the previous day. 3. …(that) she hadn’t seen the sequel yet. 4. …(that) we/they would raise a lot of money with the charity event. 5. …(that) he was going to start weight training the following week. 6. …(that) she might miss lunch because she had an important meeting. B. 1. …when she had bought that video game. …if/whether I could help her 2. …if/whether with the housework the next/ following morning. 3. …where her gloves were. …if/whether he had been 4. …if/whether waiting long. 5. …what Jack was doing in the back garden. …if/whether my sis ter liked 6. …if/whether drawing. C. 1. …to take that/the folder to Mr Jenkins. 2. …not to get out of my car. car.
Julie Hello, Brian. What are you looking at?
Julie Are you thinking about joining any? Brian I’m not sure. I’m a little short of cash this term. Julie So what? It doesn’t cost anything to join. know, but I might need to Brian I know, get a part-time job, and I won’t have time. You only need a Julie You will. You couple of hours a week and don’t forget it’ll help you relax. Let me have a look... Skiing club? No, that’s not for me. Gamers club? Brian I might join that. Julie Come on. How boring can you get? you’re right. You You can Brian Maybe you’re do that at home. Hey, you you could join the the Julie Hey, football club. It would be good exercise. Brian Not for me, thanks. I could do with the exercise, but I’m not playing in a football team again. Not after what happened in secondary school. Julie What happened? rather not talk talk about it. Brian I’d rather OK. There’s There’s also a drama Julie Oh, OK. club. How do you feel about being an actor? Brian No, thanks. Is there an art club? I’d be interested in that.
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intermediate B1 Julie Me too. I was useless at art at school, but I’ve always wanted to learn... You know, I can’t see one on the list. There’s one at Brian That’s strange. There’s my sister ’s university. we could start our own Julie Maybe we art club. Brian Our own? And get one of the art teachers to come and help us? they probably won’t want Julie Nah, they to do that. And we’d have to arrange for a classroom and equipment. Forget it.
A: Well, I was in the park reading a book when suddenly a bear appeared out of nowhere. It was coming after me, so I started running as fast as I could. I ended up jumping o�f a cli�f!
B: I’m �ine, don’t worry. Fortunately, I wasn’t speeding. I thought I had a �lat tyre, but it seems that both my headlights are broken. A: Oh, OK. It’s not a good idea to drive in the dark. I’m on my way.
B: A B: A cli�f? What happened next?
B: Thanks.
A: I A: I woke up, so I don’t know! It was pretty scary. I felt like I was starring in a horror �ilm or something. B: Maybe you shouldn’t watch TV before going to bed.
Julie Let’s continue looking.
Test: Module 11
Probably. Did you sleep well after B: Probably. that?
A. 1. c 1. c 5. a
2. b 6. d
3. b 7. b 7. b
4. b
B. 1. 1. make…up 5. �igure out 2. (had) 2. (had) hung up 6. keep up 3. gave up 7. fall behind 4. stayed up C. 1. 1. astonishing 2. professional 3. mysterious
4. delightful 5. predictable 6. 6. impressive
Grammar A. 1. …although she had a cold. 2. …in spite of being tired. / …in spite of the fact that I was tired. 3. …so that he would remember it. 4. …in order not to get wet. 5. …so as to stay in shape. B. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Neither, nor None either, or both Neither
6. 7. 8. 9.
none either, or both all
1. a
2. b
3. a
4. c 4. c
3. T
4. T
Reading 1. T
2. F
5. F 5. F
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript 1. A: I had an awful nightmare last night.
A: I A: I just downloaded a great new app called ‘Night Stars’. B: What does it do? A: Well, it locates your position using GPS and it shows you the names of stars, the galaxies or the planets that are just over your head. For example, look over there. It’s the Bi g Dipper. You can also see it on the screen of my tablet.
A: Ian, A: Ian, may I have a word with you? B: Yes, Mr Wilkins.
A: What? A: What?
A: Ian, I’ve been looking at your latest project, and I noticed that the quality has dropped. Is there a problem? Maybe you’re stressed out about your �inal exams.
B: That B: That thing shooting across the sky!
2.
A: It A: It was probably an aeroplane.
B: Not really. I always do well in exams.
B: It B: It was going too fast to be an aeroplane and it disappeared! It could be a comet you know. What does your app say about it?
A: Perhaps A: Perhaps you’re su�fering from insomnia again? I remember you had problems last year.
A: Umm, A: Umm, let’s see... Well, nothing much, actually. It’s just displaying the name of the stars and...
B: No, I’m �ine now. I think I found it di��icult to do this project because my �latmate is decorating the house, and he is distracting me a lot.
B: See? B: See? I told you your app isn’t that impressive.
A: Ah, A: Ah, that explains it. 3. A: Hello?
Listening
4.
B: That’s B: That’s nice, but I can �ind the Big Dipper on my own, you know. It isn’t that impressive. Wait a minute! Did you see that?
A: I A: I couldn’t.
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A: Are you alright?
A: Well, A: Well, last night I wasn’t. I was looking for some information online and came across an article about a bear attack, so that’s probably why I had the dream.
Brian Yeah, maybe it’s not such a good idea. Any more interesting clubs?
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you in the B: Hi, Je�f. Sorry to wake you middle of the night but I’m on Webster Road and I need you to come pick me up. A: What happened? Did your car break down again? B: Well, not exactly. As I was drivi ng along, a fox ran out in front of me. I didn’t see it until the last minute, so I swerved to avoid it and hit a tree.
Test: Module 12 Vocabulary A. 1. by chance 2. in no time 3. stand a chance 4. slim chance 5. on time 6. of all time 7. for the time being 8. from time to time 9. some time to kill 10. half the chance B. 1. b 1. b 6. d 6. d 11. c 11. c
2. c 7. a 12. a
3. b 8. c
4. d 9. a
5. a 10. c 10. c
intermediate B1 Grammar A. 1. …hadn’t run fast, he wouldn’t have caught the bus. 2. …had woken up early, he wouldn’t have been late for school. …wouldn’t have got lost if 3. …wouldn’t she had had a GPS with her. 4. …would have gone for a picnic if the weather hadn’t been bad / had been good. 5. …had listened to the tra��ic report, I would have avoided the heavy tra��ic. B. 1. …I didn’t have to cook every day. 2. …we hadn’t lied to our parents. 3. …I had brought my umbrella. 4. …she could speak French. 5. …he hadn’t moved to New York. Listening 1. e
2. c
3. d
4. a 4. a
3. c
4. e
Reading 1. d
2. f
5. a 5. a
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript Speaker 1 My best friend is Danny. We don’t see each other every day like we used to, but we always go out together at the weekend. Last Sunday, we were watching a football match together and he was shouting so loud that I told him to be quiet. He didn’t like that at all and started yelling at me. We both said things we didn’t mean, and in the end, he left. It was all my fault, really. Anyway, we’re meeting up later today, and I hope he gives me a second chance. Speaker 2 I have a friend who I’ve known since primary school, and we get along really well together. But there is one thing that drives me up the wall. Half the time, I don’t know what she wants or likes, and I don’t think she does either. We almost got into an argument the other day. We were at a restaurant and she spent ten whole minutes describing to a waiter the exact details of a salad she wanted. In the end, she didn’t eat it because it wasn’t exactly what she had in mind. I’m pretty sure she gets it from her
mother, mother, who is exactly the same. But even so, she can be a pain in the neck sometimes. Speaker 3 I usually meet my friend Susan for dinner on a Thursday night. It’s become a sort of tradition. We always argue about where to go and what to eat, and she usually gets her way in the end, but I don’t mind. But ever since she’s started playing tennis, all she ever talks about is how well she’s playing, and how good her new racket is, even which tennis balls are the best. It can get pretty boring, I can assure you. So, I’m sorry to say it, but it was a relief when she called me to cancel last night. Maybe I can �ind someone else to go out with. Speaker 4 I’ve got a friend who is always late. I mean, always. Most of my other friends don’t talk to him anymore because they �ind him too frustrating. I don’t really mind that much. It’s something you can get used to, so there’s no point arguing over it. The thing that bothers me, though, is why he does it. There’s never any reason, and he does n’t feel he has to give you an excuse or anything. It’s just who he is and what he does, and I can’t make head or tail of it. Anyway, there are more important things to worry about.
Final Test 2. c 7. a 12. b 17. a 22. c 27. c 32. b
3. a 8. c 13. d 13. d 18. c 18. c 23. b 23. b 28. a 28. a 33. a
4. a 9. a 14. c 19. c 24. d 29. b 34. d
5. c 10. a 15. a 20. b 25. a 30. b 30. b 35. b
Grammar 1. b 6. b 11. a 16. c 21. d 26. b 26. b 31. a 31. a
2. a 2. a 7. b 12. c 12. c 17. b 17. b 22. b 22. b 27. c 27. c 32. d 32. d
3. c 3. c 8. d 13. b 13. b 18. d 18. d 23. a 23. a 28. c 28. c 33. d 33. d
4. c 4. c 9. c 9. c 14. a 14. a 19. b 24. c 29. d 29. d 34. d
5. d 10. d 15. b 20. b 25. d 30. c 35. a
2. b 2. b
2. b
3. c
4. a
3. b 3. b
5. a 5. a
Writing Open answer. Listening transcript 1. A: So, A: So, did you have a nice weekend? B: Yeah. B: Yeah. I went to my sister’s for lunch on Saturday. Saturday. A: How A: How is she? B: Not so good. She has the �lu at the moment. A: That’s A: That’s a shame. What about Sunday? B: I went jogging in the morning, and then just stayed at home all day. A: That A: That sounds nice. B: Well, I got a little bored, to be honest. If only I had been home in the morning. My friend June called me about going on a picnic, but I was out. A: That’s A: That’s a shame. 2. A: I A: I saw Lee earlier. He’s very angry with you. B: Why? Because I was late at the café? A: I A: I think so. What happened? B: Well, I had a nap in the afternoon, but when I woke up, I was already late. I rushed to get ready, and drove to the café, but by the time I arrived, he had already left. B: I tried calling him after I left the café, but he wouldn’t answer. answer. A: That’s A: That’s why I never have an afternoon nap. 3. A: Need A: Need any help? B: Yeah. I can’t seem to �ix this shelf. A: Why A: Why don’t you ask John? He’s good at �ixing things. B: You’re right. Is he working today? A: No. A: No. He has the day o�f, but he’s not at home right now. He must have gone to buy that new book he’s been talking about. Give him a call. He’ll come and help you. B: Are B: Are you sure?
Listening 1. a
1. d
A: Why A: Why didn’t you call him?
Vocabulary 1. b 6. d 11. d 16. d 16. d 21. c 26. b 31. c
Reading
4. a 4. a
5. c 5. c
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